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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
FOREST FIRES RAGING
NEAR SAULT STE. MARIE.

saulte ste. Marie. Mica. June H.
Serious forest fires between here and
st. Ignace have caused extensive dam
age and are reported to be spreading.
Many telegraph poles have been burn
ed down and as a result wires are
down and trains are delayed The
south shore railway has sent out fire
fighting crews.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
BLAST WRECKS
TOWN in IOWA
BUSINESS DISTRICT OF FREDER-
IcKsRuRG Is BLOWN
skYWARD.

Waterloo. Ia, June 1.-TWO hun
dred pounds OF dynamite exploded last
night, wrecking the business district
OF Fredericksburg and inturing a score
OF persons. Those most seriously hurt
are: III. K. Hawkins of Ottumwa and
Lulu Carey and Glen Moore. Freder-
icksburg. The shock was felt at
Hampton. twelve miles distant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
cRoP CONDITIONS LOWER.
Not So Good as Last Year, But Bet
ter Than 1907.

Washington. June 12,- general
average condition Of crop growth in
the United States on June |, based on
all the crops reported to the depart
nneiit OF agriculture, was announced
Today ais approximately per cent be-
low the conditions on June / Of last
year. but about per cant hetfar than
..<sn MS ago
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
BOON MITCHELL FoR coNoREss.
Suggestion from Pennsyivania Favor
ably Received BY Labor Leader.


New York, June 12.-John Mitchell
former president OF the Mine Workers
OF America, ID being doomed for con-
gress. The boom was started BY
MitchelI's statement last night. while
addressing the members Of the Irish
American association Of Lackawanna
county Pa, who came here from
Scranton to show their appreciation
of Mitchela's visit to their annual din
ner at Scranton on March Ii. They
reiterated an invitation given at that
time. that Mitchell take up his resi-
dence in Scranton, and suggested that
ne might represent the district in con-
gress.
Mitchell said In reply that while he
had work to do in New York. at the
present il he found 1t possible be
would move to Scranton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12

FATAL TO 10
LabOrerS in Mich. Stove Works
Hurled to Death
BULLETIN.

Detroit, Mieh., June 12.-The floor
of the plant Of the Pennsylvania Stove
Works at West Fort has eaVed in and
II is reported that ten mon are killed.
Detroit, Mich, June 12.-The stove
house was a six-story structure. Five
of the floors collapsed from the
weight Of stoves stored in the building.
The fire which followed was soon
brought under control. Firemen and
policemen were soon working la the
ruins looking for the victims.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
FLOOD SITUATION in The ROCKY
MOUNTAIN REGION Is ALARMING

Denver. Col. June 12.-With heavy
rains reports south into New Mexico
and north as far as the Black Hills of
South Dakota, tl.e food situation in
the Rocky mountain region shows lit
tie Improvement today. The most
serious situation exists at Folsom. NJ.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12

M., where yesterday loud burst was
followed BY flood that threatened to
wipe out the town.
Throughout the Black Hills district
railroad traific has been seriously in
terrupted by washouts and much dam
ANs done to farm propassy and crops.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12
100 DEAD in
EARTHQUAKE
Frightful Loss Of Life Reported
In France
TWO TOWNS RUINED.

Paris, June 12.--AeeOrdins to latest
reports TO reach here from southern
France, the towns of ST. cannat and
Rosnes were completely ruined by the
earthquake that visited this territory
last night. A large proportion Of the
houses were damaged, and those still
standing are cracked and threaten to
fall any moment.
MarseiIIes, June IL. The earth
shock last night was the most severe
in the departments Of HsreauIt and
Douches Du Rhone. There are fifteen
dead at Lambeso, ten at ST. cannat
and twenty at Rosnes. IL is believed
that the total Of dead will reach 100.
The temperature has fallen sharply
throughout this region.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-06-12

Partly cloudy tonight and Sunday,
not much change In temperature; bar
ometer 1882; maximum temperature,
20 minimum temperature, 56.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
URGES THAT WEEDS
AND GRASS BE CUT
Statement Is Issued by Mayor Rela
tive to Work of Board of Health
and Street Department..

Mayor McCaskrin this afternoon is
sued the following relative to the cut
ting of weeds and the garbage wagon
service:
Earnest endeavor has been made 20
complete the alley cleaning as far DIS
We have been able to during the short
time the city has been able to work
towards this end.
Il now would respectfully ask all
citizens to assist the street depart
ment in keeping their alleys and boule-
wards in presentable condition.
THE garbage wagons, through the
board of health, have practically got
ten through the city and this depart.
ment is now anxious to hear all OBJ.
jectors who have not been properly
served
IF you will kindly call the mayors
office, the police station or the health
commissioner your objections will re
ceive immediate attention.
Il would suggest that the property
owners cut all weeds and grasses at
once and the city will make a special
effort to place the alleys and streets
of the city in the same condition
IF every property holder would
take upon himself the duty and HEN
toward beautifyiHg the city, Rock IS
land can be made very beautiful in
deed, and as mayor | shall ever be
ready to lend vou the utmost aid with
in my power to- make this city wha
you desire it to be, not alone beautiful
but sanitary and in keeping with othel
cities of like Importance.
Yours very truly,
GEORGE w. McCASKRIN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

then turn oyer whatever balance there
is to the treasurer, after the statement
has been audited by the boards fl
nance committee. There has been talk
of change in this system, so that such
fees shall be paid direct to the county
treasurer's Office, and the expenses of
these offices paid i'll the same manner
as other claims, through claims audited
and allowed by the board of super
visors through its committees. The fl
nance committees report was adopted.
Push Claim Against Lyons.
The supervisors adopted resolution
instructing the finance committee to
push the claim of the county against
the former treasurer, David Lyons. 1t
will be remembered that when Mr..
Lyons retired from office there was a
difference between him and the finance
committee regarding an item of some
thing over $4,000, which Mr.. Lyons
claimed he was entitled to as fees for
supervising assessments. The claim is
now in court on suit against Mr..
LyOHS diu HIS DOhuoHttu, dllu loS
never been brought to trial The fl
nance committee was instructed to
urge the states attorney to hasten the
matter 10 settlement According to
opinions by the attorney general, the
treasurer retained the money without
authority.
Hire No Experts.
The resolution of Supervisor SchnieI
for the employment of experts to audit
the accounts of county officers came
up for action late in the afternoon
and an amendment was offered by Su
pervisor Eastman that it>be referred
to the finance committee to report
Supervisor Carlson moved as substi
tute that no action whatever be taker
| until the September session of the
board, and this carried.
Asleep In Chair.
The supervisors were amused ant
the voters who were present eXper
fenced something of shock during
the roll call yesterday afternoon ol
Supervisor Eastman's resolution re,a
| tive to the purchase of stationery an(
| supplies, Supervisor Swanson of Mo
| line failed to vote. and was found t,
| be sound asleep in his chair. He wa:
aroused, and not knowing what the
vote was on, asked to be excused. The
board declined to excuse him, and af
ter looking about in vain effort l,
learn something of the subject undel
consideration, voted yes on the reso
luton. The vote was not close, so i
| did not matter much which way h,
voted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

Eagles Card Party.-The ladies' aux
iliary of the Eagles will give another
card party at the home tomorrow after
noon, the games beginning at $50.
Pretty prizes will be given and refresh
ments will be served after the games.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
TO MOVE BUILDING:
Rock Island Road Plans Taking
Natick Y. M. G. A. to
Limon, Colo.
ABANDONED FOR YEARS
Is Two Story Structure of Modern
Construction and Will BE Taken
Down i'm Sections.

The Natick railroad Y. nj. c. A.
building. erected by the Rock Island
road six Or seven years ago and one
of the first institutions of the kind IN
this part of the state, is to be removed
to Limon Colo. according to the pres
ent plans of the company Arrange
ments are now being made to take the
structure to pieces and transport it in
sections. Work will probably be
started within few days.
Limon is division point on the
Rock Island and il is intended to use
the building for the joint purpose of
general offices and lodging quarters for
train crews. The lower story is to be
used for offices and the upper one for
bedrooms.
Due To A. NJ. Burners Work.
The Natick building is a frame struc-
ture, two stories in height, 20 feet
square and of modern construction. 1t
| was secured for Natick through the
efforts of A. NJ. Bruner. assistant state
secretary of the Y. NJ. c. A in charge
of railroad work, and on the occasion
of its opening there was large attend
ance of Y. Nj. G. A. men and several
of the general officers of the road were
present and delivered addresses. When
the Silvis yards of the company were
opened and the Natick yards aband
oned after being in use only couple
of years, of course the Y M. C. A
building was no longer accessible to
the trainmen and it was boarded uu
and allowed to stand empty.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

Century Club Dance.-The Century
club will give dancing party at the
Watch Tower inn tomorrow evening.
This series of dances has proved very
DOpular
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
"A RUSH FOR NUMBERS
Auto Law Requiring New Licenses III
Eject july I.

Springfield, H., June 1G. = Under
the new automobile law which goes
into effect July l requiring owners
of machines to renew their licenses
each year and pay an annual fee of
50, Secretary Rose announced yes
terday that new numbers would be
assigned in the order in which APP
plication is received. At present 22.-
600 automobiles are registered in the
secretary's Office. Each must make
a new application for a number and
the secretary will not attempt to as
sign present numbers because of the
vast clerical work that Will be en-
tailed under the most favorable con
ditions.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

ribbon that showered the gifts upon
her. GAMES and contests were en-
joyed. Miss Tom and Charles Com
fort taking the prizes in the contests.
Lunch was served, the wedding color
scheme being carried out in the
courses.
SchmitzMc Ginty.-Miss Agnes Eli
more McGinty, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ McGintv, 1892 Sixth avenue,
and Erwin c. Schmitz were married
this morning at $50 at Sacred Heart
church, Rev. ]. f. Lockney officiating
Miss Julia McGinty and Tom McGinty,
sister and brother of the bride were
the attendants. The bride wore 4
travelling suit of blue and large hat
to correspond. They left at once for
Chicago, from where they will go to
Wisconsin and the lake resorts. After
August 1 they will be at home in this
city. Mr.. Schmitz has an agency for
Office equipment with offices in the
Safety building. His bride has been
employed in the office at the l.. g.
West Gum company, both young people
having many friends in the city.
w. c. T. U. Meeting.-The Woman 5
Christian Temperance union held a
| meeting yesterday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Nudge, 736 Seventeenth
street, which was largely attended.
Rev. w. Il. Clemmer of the Memorial
| Christian church addressed the union
on the. subject 1.-The Need of Chris
tian Culture" He spoke of the need
of such culture in the public schools
and of the inspiration and culture that
should be drawn from the word of God
Mr.. -Clem.ner was the only speaker On
the program.
Smith-Griggs.-Miss Mala Griggs 81
this city end j. Morris Smith of Den
lver were married at 1890 yesterdat
morning at Burlington, Iowa. TIL,
wedding was a very quiet affair OWN;
to the death of the brides mother re
Gently MIR. Smith was at one TIM
manager for the Sperry & Hutchinson
Stamp company, removing to Denve
about year ago, His bride has man.
friends in the city who will join il
best wishes for her future happiness
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith came to the cit
today and after short stay will leav
for Denver, where they will MAX
their home.
Will Give Postponed Party.-Th
card party which was postponed fror
last month. will be given tomorrow
evening at Engineers hall by tn
ladies' auxiliary of Railway Condut
tors. Cinch will be the game and II
freshments will be served.
Ride for Bethany Home.-The uppe
| deck of the ferry Davenport has hoo
leased by the Bethany Home associs
| ton for tomorrow afternoon from 8 ,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

IHC CUIHHIIIIet ICDOTICu tndt IneSe
balances had been paid over to the
county treasurer. This report shows
the manner in which the receipts OF
the different offices are handled. The
clerks collect the money, pay their
clerk hire and miscellaneous expenses
and their own salaries from it, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

Clothes Made by Men Who
NeUer See You, or !?
The good merchant tailors'
suits are as different as fen-
lures. Like faces, no two
becoming garments are
exactly alike.
With your face before his
eyes every stitch is taken;
with your figure in mind
each i1chis shaped. Such
a garment is essentially you.
E. F. DORM,
VIM. EMS,
j. B. ZIMMER & SON.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
PERSONAL POINTS.

Clifford Hubbard has returned from
Northwestern university, where he at
tended school during the term just
completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Burlocker of Calves
ton, Tex, are visiting with Mrs. Bur
lockers parents, Mr.. and Mrs. B. F.
Edwards, Thirtieth street and Eight
eenth avenue
J. ID. Beecher and daughter left last
night for st. Marys, Kan. to attend
the commencement exercises at st
Mary's college, Will Beecher being {
member of the graduating class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
E. F. DORM,
VIM. EMIG,
j. B. ZIMMER & SON.

Copyright 1908, by Merchant Tailors' League.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
EiQht in Mountains

Salonica, June 16.-Incomplete
accounts arrived yesterday of a ter
rifle battle between five battalions of
Turkish troops and a force of AL
banians in the Diakore mountains
The rebels finally were repulsed with
heavy losses. Hundreds of rebels
were captured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
MAKE TRIP And
CHARGE FOR IT
In Spite of Protests of Several
Members, Supervisors Meet
at Infirmary.
REPORT OF THE. ADULTS
Finance Committee Submits State.
ment of Balances of the Two
Clerks and Sheriff.

In spite of protests on the part of
several members, the board of super
visors is holding its session today at
the county infirmary, adjournment hav-
ing been taken yesterday afternoon to
meet at IL O'Clock this morning at the
institution near Coal Valley. Yester-
day afternoon Supervisor Hanna, who
from the first opposed the visit to the
institution at this session on the
ground that it was a big item of eX-
pense for the county and that no bus
mess of any consequence could be
transacted, proposed that the members
visit the institution, but that they pay
their own expenses and charge no per
diem for the day. His motion was not
seconded, and Supervisor Oswald de-
clared that the rest could do as they
wished, but that he, for one, if he Wis
tied the county farm, proposed TO
charge his expenses and collect his
per diem provided for in the rules.
may inspect the institution once each
year, and receive pay for the days
time. 1t has long been the custom to
make the visit sort of holiday out
ing, and as a rule the formal session
consists of little more than roll call
and adjournment.
Report ON Accounts.
The finance committee yesterday sub
mitted a report of the audit made of
the accounts of the county clerk, cir
cult clerk, and sheriff. The report
shows the following items in the cir
cult clerks accounts:
Fees earned in half year. -. $3,745.S0
Received in half year ........ 3,420.7S
Disbursements
Clerk hire, pay rolls ........ 100000
Misc ellaneous expenses 49,. S9.45
Clerks salary .............. 10000
Costs refunded ........ 21.50
Total disbursed ........... 3,020.95
Balance on hand ............ SO
The figures from the county clerk S
Office were reported as follows:
Fees earned in half year. ....$ 5,779.7j
Received in half year ...... 1,519.70
Received of previous earnings 9,427.SS
Total received in half year. 10,947 SIS
Disbursements
Clerk hire, pay rolls. ....$ 1,747.5C
Miscellaneous expenses 80. 1885
Clerks salary ........ 100000
Paid county treasurer 49,. 5,0S7.4s
Total disbursements ..... S.O7O.7S
ID,T L. ~ q OF
The statement of fees in the sheriff
office was as follows:
Fees earned in half year. 81 ,S32. a
| Received in half year ..... 1852!
| Received of previous earnings 26.5i
Total received ......... 294.7.
The committee reported that these
| balances had been paid over to the
county treasurer. This report show.
| the manner in which the receipts O
| the different Offices are handled. TIL,
| clerks collect the money, pay thei
| clerk hire and miscellaneous expense:
| and their own salaries from if an,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16
SOCIAL AFFAIRS

fSociety news, written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, will
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
billy. Written notices must bear sig
nature and address,
Linen Shower for Bride EIect.-Mrs.
A. S. Burt at her home, 1901 Fourth
avenue, entertained company of
about 40 friends last evening at linen
shower for Miss Mary Bostock, whose
marriage to Ellsworth Zigler takes
place June 50. The house was decor
ated in the wedding colors, pink and
white, flowers being used with pretty
effect. The gifts of linen for Miss
Bostock were placed in an inverted
umbrella, the bride elect pulling the
ribbon that showered the gifts upon
her GAMES and contests were en-
joyed, Miss Tom and Charles Com
fort taking the prizes in the contests
Lunch was served, the wedding color
scheme being carried out in the
courses.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

ments consisting of ice cream, cake, cot
fee and sandwiches will be served during
the afternoon and the proceeds will be
used for Bethany home. Provided the
weather is favorable the ride Will
prove very popular and pleasant.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-16

Whitaker ReynoIds.-Rev. r. C
Pearce at the home of DR.. r. B. vii
this morning at 1880 officiated at tho
marriage of Miss Lillian Reynolds o
Drury and Mason w. Whitaker ri
Muscatine.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-04
cARRoLLToN.

Carrollton, Feb 28.-John Holcroft,
John Wright, Herman Wright, of
Sherodsville. and Mrs. Alice Bense, of
Barnhill, were Carrollton visitors on
Friday. While here Herman Wright
secured a license to marry Miss
Aggie May Scott of Sherodsyille.
e. s. Ferrall and family hve moved
from Corapolis Pa, to Canton, where
Mr.. Ferrall will engage in business.
Mr. Ferrall did not enjoy good health
In Corapolis and this led to his
change of location.
Ross Stewart and Charles Dodd, OF
Perrysville, were Carrollton callers
on Saturday
William Hawk has purchased a part
of lot from Misses Cook and Cal
Coleman and will build a residence on
1t this spring.
Mayor John Ebden was up from
Sherodsville on Saturday.
The remains OF Vera, the six-year-
old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey
Thompson, of Canton, who died from
pneumonia were brought here on
Wednesday over the w. & l.. e. and
taken to Harlem Springs for burial
James Courtright, a former Carroll
ton citizen, died In the home OF his
daughter, Mrs Grant Colrtright, at
Chicago Junction, Thursday morning
James Holder has sold the old
Richard Henderson farm near Hib-
belts to John w. Boone and Lawrence
Pfonts for s6.40O. They will make a
specially of raising potatoes and
cattle.
Harry Davis. who has been in
charge of the decorating kilns at the
pottery for some time. left on Friday
to take similar position at Sebring.
Harry j. Davis has entered suit in
the Carroll county courts for q di.
yoTce from Myrtle M. Davis. The
parties were married Mt Alliance
April "a. 1894. They have one child,
Carl Davis, aged three years. The
couple lived In Carrollton from a
short time after their marriage until
year ago when she left him. He
charges her with gross neglect and
accuses her OF many other delin-
Quencies. Since leaving her husband
she aas taken their household goods
10 Canton whore she has since lived.
Charles w. Fawcett. as executor.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1909-03-04
CANAL DOVER.

Canal Dover, Feb. 28-Subscribers
of the Tuscarawas County Home Tel
ephone Company are becoming quite
indignant over the action taken by
the company a short time ago to dis
continue part of the free. county SER
vice and to charge rates to different
parts of the county which have here
tofore been free. People say the COM
pany's action is an imposition and
injustice.
All over the county mass meetings
of subscribers and city boards are
being held. Resolutions are drawn
UP to present to the company asking
that 1t withdraw its action and con-
tinue the old service. The grooers
and butchers of New Philadelphia
have threatened to pull their phones
out If the new rate is enforced.
The company promises more lines
and better and quicker service, but
these promises do not appeal very
strongly to the indignant subscribers.
BY accidentally pulling a kettle of
boiling water off the stove upon him
self, Walter, four-year-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. John Mabie was danger
ously burned yesterday. The little
ACiiO" VOC bClu6 ny nlo
mother, and without knowing what he
was doing pulled the kettle off the
stove, the boiling contents flowing
over him. Although the wounds are
quite serious and painful, the attend
ing physician hopes for his recovery.
While Uncle Sam does not claim
his rural mail service is a health re-
storing institution, it has been found
to be such by George Reed, carrier
on rural route four from the Canal
Dover postofflce. Reed goes over the
forty miles of his route every day,
making the trip on foot. Previous to
his beginning work in the service he
was an invalid, and carries his route
on foot simply for the benefit of his
health, which is now good. In order
to make the distance Travelled in the
shortest possible time he usually
travels at a trot, and gets over his
route as quickly as carriers who drive.