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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
SUFFRAGETTES
HIDE IN HALL
SOME ON ROOF, ONE IN PIPE Or
GAN--WANTED TO SURPRISE
PREMIER AsoUITH.

London, Dec. 1O.--A small band Of
daring suffragettes was dislodged today
from Albert hall. wnere the women Sc
creted themselves last night prepara-
tory to an onslaught upon Premier AS
quith, who is to launch the liberal
campaign in the hall tonight.
The women were hidden away in all
quarters of the vast building, some in
packing cases, others on the roof. One
woman was found curled up inside OF
the large organ, having squeezed her.
self in between the rows of pipes. AM
other step forward would have plung-
er into a well which is forty feet deep.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
D. OF R. CLERK
A DEFAULTER
YOUNG WoMAN coNFEssEs TO
WHOLESALE TE4EFTs FROM
DAUGHTERS or REVO-
LUTON.

washington, Dec. Defalcations
amounting to several thousand dollars
from the Daughters Of the American
Revolution by. clerk employed in the
national headquarters OF the society
were made known today. Officers Of
the society have decided NOT to prose-
cute the woman who confessed to the
peculations, which cover a period of
at least three years. She, however, was
dismissed.
Al postoffice inspector by keeping a
watch on the society headquarters from
a building across the street detected
the woman throwing away an envelope,
accused her OF having taken the money
therefrom and brought her to confess
her fault.
The suspicion of the officers Of the
society was aroused by complaints re-
ceived, although they said 1t was evil
dent that many complaints had been
intercepted and destroyed by the wo-
man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10

At top, headuarters of the Switch
mems union at the Foley hotel, Saint
Paul. From left to right, r. J. Mar
tin, chairman of the strike committee;
A. c. Parker, secretary; Frank T..
Hawley, president of the Switchmsn's
union, and Daniel w. Lawler, conseI
for the switchmen. Below is G. {.
Pennoch, assistant general superin-
tendent of the Great Northern railway,
directing the work of the non-union
men in the Saint Paul yards, and
group of the striking switchmen.
st. Paul, Dec. 10.-An parties inter
ested in tine switchmen's strike of the
northwest are awaiting developments
in the conference between President
Hawley Of the Switchmen's union and
President Gompers of the American
Federation of Labor in Cincinnati.
The switchmen are more anxious for
general strike in aid of the north
west strike than President Hawley,
according to Third Vice President
Harshberger.
He says that the strike win come
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
IS
ASTOUNDED
Zelaya Asks Insurgents to Sur
render
DES MONIES CAUSE FOR JOY
ARRIVAL OF U. s. RATTLEsHIP AT
BLUEFIELDs CAUSES ENTHUs-
IAsM--PLAYs STAR sPANGLED
BANNER - CONFERENCE BE-
TWEEN ZELAYA AND ESTRADA.

Bluefields, Nicaagua, Dec. 1O.-Gen-
eral Estrada was dumbfounded today
when he learned the object of a con-
ference of zelaya ENJOYS with Gen.
Fornos Diaz representing the insur-
gents leader, was to Demand the sur
render of the insurgent army.
General Vasquez, in command of a
division Of government troops near
Rama, on Wednesday, proposed the
conference TO General Estrada. The
latter, believing that Vasquez sought
opportunity for an advantageous sur
render sent General Diaz to meet
him
The government ENJOYS proved to
be Julie Benilla and Major Eva Ac-
companying General Diaz for the in
surgents, was Major zelaya, a nephew
of the president.
When Diaz heard the demand for the
surrender Of the insurgents, he inn
mediately declared that Vasquez was
the one who should surrender, declar-
ing that the insurgents position at
Rama was impregnabls and that the
United States was supporting General
Estrada. The conference continues to-
day.
The arrival of the United States
cruiser Des Moines has caused the
greatest enthusiasm and has drawn
the whole town to the water front.
The cruisers band played The Star
Spangled Banner as the vessel swung
into position in the harbor.
Commander John H. Shipley Of the
Des Moines conferred today with
Thomas P. Moffat, United States con-
sui at Bluefields, regarding the course
to be taken.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
]. ]. HILL IS
ON War PATH
Fights for Supremacy Of North
Dakota Wheat
CLAIMS N. D. BEATS Wis.
MASTER RAILROAD BUILDER
PROPOSES TO SHOW THAT
NORTH DAKOTA HAS BEST
WHEAT AT CORN sHoW-WILL
BUY WIS. PRIZE SAMPLE.

The Omaha Evening World Herald
says: A. scant peck of wheat has
caused James. ]. Hill. railroad builder
and master of farm economies, TO don
his war bonnet and to smear on the
fighting paint
Mr.. Hill is going to buy that peck OF
wheat without regard to the cost. SO
his agents say.
That peck is-now on display over at
the National Corn exposition, that is,
the peck less several handfuls of wheat
that have been carried away in peoples
pockets. 1t Is the same peck that Wis
consin used in winning from North
Continued on Page Eight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
$2OO,OOO FIRE
At WINNIPEG
FIREMEN FREEZE TO LADDERS IN
BITING coLD-RIG WARE
HOUSE Quilted.

winnipeg. Man. Dec. 1O.--A 5000, 900
IRE loss was sustained here this aft
ernoon, starting at 2 o'clock in the
six story warehouse of the Sterling
Furniture Co., on Fort street
The firemen froze to the ladders, the
thermometer registering rs below and
the IRE was fought with difficulty.
The walls Of the building are stand
ing. bur the loss to 1t Is $4,000.
The other losses: Sterling Furniture
Co. 100000; Lewis Furniture Co, $780,
600; Martel and Shewan. wholesale
liquors, Standard Storage Co, and
Smith and Bruel, architects.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
BAREFOOT DANCE
SHOCK TO SOME.

Boston, Dec. 10.-Boston society
folks were treated to a diaphanous
dance Tuesday afternoon in Mrs.
Jack Gardner's beautiful Venetian
palace. Fenway court, by Miss
Janet Duff, Cleveland girl, bare
foot, stockingless and otherwise
scantily attired. Clad in a snow
white. sleeveless, clinging costume,
she gave a remarkable exhibition
of Greek dancing.
Miss Duff was received with en-
thusiasm by most OF the society
people, although some of the ma
irons were shocked and left before
the conclusion. Until she began a
sinuous fantastic movement, her
bare feet were hidden to the audi
ence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
American on Trial in Mexico.

Washington, Dec. lot Is said at
the state department that the case Of
the American railway conductor, Jas.
e. Cook. who is in jail at Guadalajar,
Mex, charged with completely in a
robbery on the railway entering that
city, is taking its regular course be-
fore the Mexican courts.
The United States ambassador In
Mexico has been directed to appeal
to the Mexican authorities to expedite
the trial OF Cook.
1t is explained that under the Next
can law a conductor of railway
train, upon which or by which an un-
lawful act has been committed, lie
held to be responsible for the same,
until his innocence is established.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
WARRINER BEFORE
THE GRAND JURY
ALLEGED SHORTAGE FROM BIG
FOUR ROAD SUBJECT FOR IN
vEsTIGATIoN TODAY.

Cincinnati. o., Dec. 1O.-The alleged
shortage Of $64S,OOO In the Big Four
which cost former Treas. Chas. l. War
riner his job. came before the grand
jury again today for investigation.
Prosecutor Hunt has intinated that
anoEher man whose name has been con-
nected with the case Is not immune
from indictment. It is expected that
another indictment viii be found today
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
Continued on Page Two)
Earthauake Reeorded.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 10.--Records Of
two earthquakes were found on the
siesmograph at st. Ignatius college to-
day by Father oden'baclx, the observer.
Both the shocks occurred yesterday.
Father Odenback says that the vibra-
lions were east-west and that the
earthquake was PROBABLY felt GONE
place In California.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
LEADERS AGREE ON
WORK OF SESSION
TAFT WILL NOT BE DRAWN INTO
THE CONTROVERSY OVER
SPEAKERsHIP.

Washington, Dec. 10.-On good au-
lthority, 1t Is said that preliminary
understanding has been reached be
tween the president and house and
senate leaders regarding the work Of
the present session Of congress; or. at
least regarding what shall be done
with some of the more important OF
the legislative and political questions
that are sure to come up.
BY way of a starter, 1t may be
said that the president will not be-
come involved in any way In the
Cannon troubles Efforts have been
made by both sides to commit him.
but he insists that he might keep his
hands off and steer clear Of both
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10

pers, president OF the American Fed
Grafton of Labor, and President Haw-
ley of the Swi. chmen's Union of North
America, conferred here today regard
ing the strike of the switchmen of the
northwest.
Previous to the conference, Gompers
in an interview, said the switchmen
had not been given due consideration
by the railroads, and he wanted to do
all he coull to help them.
He would not say whether the strike
would spread il Mr.. Hawley convinced
him that such action was necessary.
HawIey would not discuss this phase
of the question but declared he would
do all in his power to win the strike
for the men now out
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
DETROIT VISITED
BY FIERCE BLAZE
FIRE DESTROYS THREE BUILD
lNGs TODAY, DOING DAMAGE
TO EXTENT or $4,000.

Detroit, Mich. Dec. 10.--Fire today
destroyed four story building at 1aI-
1ss champiain street, occupied BY rhe
Gray Furniture Storage Co. the Det-
Ian Manufacturing Co. and the Michi-
gan Cash Register 90. The loss ii
SIC. 900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
Famous sioux Grief Dead.

Washington, Dec. 1O.--Red Cloud.
the famous old Sioux Indian chief. II
dead. This information was received
by superintendent Brennan of the
pine Ridge Indian agency who ID IN
washington attending meeting OF
persons interested in the education or
the Indians.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
ONLY 40 SOLDIERS
REMAIN ON GUARD

bridgeport, Dec. 10.-All the militia
here. except forty soldiers at the Aetna
STANDARD mills OF the American Sheet
and Tin Plate Co, has been ordered
home. The departure Of the militia is
regarded az significant Negotiations
continue In an EFFORT to reach a settle
nent OF the strike.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10

James T. Quarles.
Comrades in Arms Adolph Adams
Scottish Rite choir.
Following the recital an informal re-
ception will be held in the temple to
which also all Master Masons and their
wives are invited
With the dedication OF the temple
this afternoon and the events OF the
evening, this lis most fitting close To
one Of the greatest Scottish Rite re-
unions that has ever been held i'm the
state and which has lasted the entire
week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10

Danville, Ill, Dec. 10.-In the nam
ing of w. ]. Calhoun, the Danvine
lawyer, as minister to China, Danville
lays claim to another political victory.
Following the recall of Crane, gen.
eraI scramble for this important post
ensued Years ago Calhoun had OPP
posed Shelby Cullom when Mckinley
lined up Illinois for the presidency.
Today the question is being asked
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
Masonic Temple Formally
Dedicated This Afternoon
With Impressive Ceremonies and in Presence Of Hundreds Of
Masons and Wives, Fine Building Was Set Aside
for Exclusive Masonic Services

The Masonic temple was formally
dedicated this afternoon.
With the most impressive cere-
monies this magnificent edifice. which
has but few rivals in the United states
was consecrated TO it's Masonic use by
James D. Richardson, $50 degree, grand
commander of the Supreme Council.
At 3 o'clock. the time the dedicatory
programme started. the large auditor
ium of the temple was completely fill
ed with the hundreds of members of
the various Masonic bodies and their
wives many Of whom came from long
distances to witness the ceremonies.
The programme started with an or
gan voluntary by Professor 0uarles.
of st. Louis, who has been here dur
ing the week furnishing the music
for the Scottish Rite reunion. This
was followed by prayer by Rev. J..
Ransom Hall. primate and music by
the quartette.
William A. Scott, 33d degree, presi-
dent OF the board of trustees, In a
well ordered address presented the
building to the Masonic bodies. This
was followed by the dedicatory cere-
monies by Grand Commander Rich
ardson. The remaindg. of the pro-
gramme was carried out as published,
with the exception that the address
which was to have been given by
Col. Samuel r Adams, 33d degree,
lieutenant grand commander of the
Supreme Council was given by will
liam p. Roberts, $50 degree, past grand
master Of Minnesota and past master
| of Kadish of the Minneapolis Con-
sistory, who was Colonel Adams
proxy.
| 1t was a most impressive ceremony
and will long be remembered by those
present as the most notable event
which has taken place in Masonic
circles in the city.
The Organ Recital Tonight.
At 6 O'Clock this evening !, banquet
will be served to the Scottish Rite
Masons, their wives and a number of
invited guests. This will be followed
at o'clock by an organ recital In the
auditorium of the temple. To this
event ali Master Masons and their
ladies are invited. The programme is
as follows:
Senate W
(a) Allegro Apressinate ..~..
...............A Alex Guilmant
Cb) Adagio Alex Guilmant
(c) Marches Sur un Theme de
Handel ....... Alex Guilmanu
James T. Quarles.
Soprano
(a) Mother, Sing Me to Rest. $3.50.
........ ............... Hildach
CD / Love Thee ....... .Mildenberg
(c) Du Dist die Rub Schubert
Miss Mildred Romsdahl.
Benediction Nuptia1e ........ HolIins
Fiat LUX ..................... Dubois
James T. Quarles.
HE Thee Shallop Kugen
Imperial quartette.
Soprano Obligato-Miss Romsdahl.
(a) Invocation .............M ailly
Cb) Elevation ..,......... Rousseau
(c) lie Petit Berger ........ Debussy
(d) Grande Cohour la Handle
James T. Quarles
Comrades in Arms -. Adolph Adams
Scottish Rite choir.
Following the recital an informal re-
ception will be held in the temple to
which also all Master Masons and their
wives are invited
With the dedication OF the templs
| S1NSu arH Ab,a s,rn~4.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-10
TIE WEATHER

Snow tonight and probably Satur-
day, continued cold. Barometer 1925,
maximum temperature, below; mini
mum temperature. 20 below.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-15
"COFFEE DOESN'T HURT ME"
Tales That Are Told.

''I was one of the kind who wouldn't believe that coffee was hurting me l" says a New York woman. "You inst couldn't convince me It's use was con nected with the heart and stomach trouble I suffered from most of the time.
 My trouble finally got so bad I had to live on milk and toast almost en- tirely for three or four years. stiII loved the coffee and wouldn't be- lieve 1t could do such damage.
 What I needed was to quit coffee and take nourishment in such form as my stomach could digest.
 I had read much about Postum. but never thought it would it my case until one day decided to quit coffee and give 1t a trial and max A sure about 1t. So I got q packare and carefully followed the directions
 Soon I began to get better and was able to eat carefully selected foods without the aid of pepsin or other d. gestants and 1t was not long before I was really new woman physically.
 NOW I am healthy and sound. can eat anything and everything that comes along and I know this wonder ful change Is all due to my having quit coffee and got the nourishment I needed through this delicious Postunn.
 My wonder Is why everyone don't give up the old coifee and the troubles that 10 with it and build themselves up as have done. with Postum."
 Easy to prove by ten days trial of Postum in place of coffee. The re- ward Is big.
 There's Reason"
 Ever read the above letterE A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-15

day ufghf. Rev. IT.. g.. Knox, of Do- taw. retiring moderator, called the eco sion to order and after . fervent pray CT. the retiring moderator preached on eloquent sermon.
 The main feature of his discourse was the duty of the Presbyterian church to the negro. He said that there were in this southland about 1o,- 100000 negroes and very little was Jesus Christ. He said that the ne- groes Of the South, was crying out to the white people to lead and teach them the gospel. He closed his address with an eloquent and fervent appeal to all present to lend a helping hand to, wards the spiritual education of the negro. After MT. Knox's address and prayer. the election of a moderator fol- lowed.
 Judge P. H. PRts, of Selma, pro- bate judge of Dallas county. was mediately rose and bsggsd the Pres bytery not to elect him. claiming that in many ways he was not oompetent but the most didiusilt reason why he should not serve, was that he was not good enough. After which other nom- nations were being offered. when Rev. L.. c. Flames. pastor of the Presbyte- ,rian church of this city. gained the floor and moved that all of Judge Pitts excuses were not suffioient and moved that he be elected. After Mir. Eamex' were on their feet and soon motion aftr motion was made that the nudge be elected and that too by exclamation
 Judge Pitts bowed to the wfil>of the Presbytery and accepted the Modera- tors chair after hs was chosen.
 After the election of a moderator. . temporary clerk was chosen in the per- son of Rev. D. D. Little.
 The committee having in charge the program for the Calvin celebration for Wednesday to begin at o'clock, made their report. which was adopted by the Presbytery. The hours of the sessions were arranged as follows:
 Morning session--s to 1a: recess 10 2:30. Evening sessfon---2.so to s. night services begin at o'clock. The Presbytery opened with thirteen meffi- bers and eleven deelgates, but by Wed. nesday's session q full attendance is practically assured. This session Is one of the i've Presbyteries constituting the Synod of Alabama and covers about twelve counties lying mostly between the north and south of Dallas county
 Dr. !. c. BrafgE is stated clerk ana Rev. D. D. Little assistant celrk. both of Tuscaloosa.
 Tonight's services were for the Cas- win celebration exclusively.
 The following ministers are present: Rev. O. c. Praigg. Jno. Van Lear, D. D. Little, F. B. McAlpine, Tuscaloosa: F. R. Robinson. Selma: J. P. Afider- son, Greensboro: g. E.. Hodges, Union- town; !. M. Batte. Selma: T. s. Knox. Eutaw; " H. White, Cuba; W. B. Boyle, Marion: W. c. Clarke, Living ston; 8. c. Bailey. Selma; B, H.. Holt, Tuscaioosa, and number of elders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-15
THIRTY-TWO KILLED
RESULT OF RIoTING IN A MEXICAN
 TOWN.
Trouble Was Started Over . Religions Parade, and c Free For All
 Flight Ensued--Quiet
 Restored.

City of Mexico. April 14-According to a dispatch received in this city to. day. the rioting which occurred at Ve- lardena, the big coal mining camp in the State of Coahuila. last Saturday, was more serious than at first report ed. thirty-two men being killed and many injured.
 The trouble was instigated by Father Ramon Valenzuela, the parish priest. 1t Is asserted. who lies in q hospital lowering between life and death.
 Fourteen of the rioters have been summarily executed by the govern ment troops. and many imprisoned. |. Many Americans reside in Velardena, the camp being controlled by Ameri- can capital.
 The leaders of the mob. which was we'll organized. avoided attacking Americans, or destroying American property. The fighting occurred when the Jefe Poitico of the town. an ofi- cer corresponding to Q Mayor. attempt e dto stop Q religious procession head ed by the village priest, the laws of Mexico forbidding such parades. A thousand parishioners followed the priest, wishing to witness the annual burning of Judas. and when the or- ders of the town executive became known, the mob. becoming enraged, stoned and later burned the house of the Jefe. That official and his wife escaped by climbing a rear wall and seeking protection In the homes of the American colony.
 The rioters then stormed a Chinese hotel, footing 1t of all liquors and foods. and terrorizing the neighbor- hood during the night by their drunk en orgy.
 The police force, in an effort to re- store order, fired on the mob. many of the members of which were armed well. The officers, however, were forc- ed to retreat, leaving six of their num- ber dead in the main street of the town.
 Later, troops. which had been tele- graphed for, arrived on a special. and a short but fierce light between the troops and the rioters ensued. There were thirty-two deaths and a number of injured.
 Father Valenzuela was arrested One of his followers succeeded in snug. gling in a knife to his cell and the priest stabbed himself six times in Q vain attempt to commit suicide. He was discovered by the guards. and is now in the prison hospital. lowering between life and death.
 Quiet has been restored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-15
SALE OF OLD RIFLES
GOVERNMENT WITHDREW SPRING.
 FIELDS FROM MARKET
Police Complained That They Were Being Bought By Vicious Per- sons and Were Being Used in
 Revelations.

Washington. April 14.--No more will cheap revolutions in neighboring coun- tries be encouraged by the easy man ner In which it has been possible to purchase the old arms of the United States.
 Orders have been issued at the war department stopping the selling of dis carded arms of the United States. \ Tt has been reported at various times that revolutionists in Central and South America obtain arms from the United States. It remained. however. for the police of Chicago to complain that the sale of the old Springfield rifles, recently discarded. was causing them trouble. That complaint was followed by an order against the sale of the remaining 5000 rifles by auc- tion. These rifles may be sold to pa- trtotic organizations only.