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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03


With Judge Charles F. Amidon of
the United States court for North Da-
kota as the complainant, a warrant
was issued from the police court by
Judge Martin Ryan late yesterday aft
ernoon, for the arrest of Alderman
Arthur G. Bowers of the Fifth ward,
j. H. Bowers, his brother, and John
Bailey, foreman for Bowers Bros, con-
tractors. The complaint charges the
defendants with having placed rubbish
on. the side walk and street, contrary
to the city ordinance made and pro-
vided by the city council.
The case hinges around the remod-
cling of the Moody block on Sixth
street south, between Front and First
avenue. Lath, plaster and rubbish has
been lowered through a chute from an
upper story window. Some of tllis
has escaped and it is claimed the walk
was well Uttered. At this particular
point II is impossible to take the
other side Of the street." and pedes-
TRANS have been forced 10 walk in the
middle of the road.
1t is claimed that while the Judge
passed yesterday afternoon, lady was
in the neighborhood. The man with
the shovel was warned by Judge Ami
don to use care in the execution of
his work.
1t was not the fact that the walk
was Uttered that hurt most but the
retort that Bailey is credited with hav-
ing made. The representative of the
federal judiciary was invited to take
himself to sizzling climate-and then
some.
The case was set for trial this morn
ing, but an adjournment was taken
until 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
WoMANs STATUS IN on CASE.
Pierce Contends Notary Had no Right
to Administer Oath

Austin, Tex, Dec. S.-The question
of woman and her legal status occu-
pied almost the entire time of the court
here today in the trial of III. CLAY
Pierce for false swearing.
The question is whether a woman
acting as a notary has the right to
administer an oath. A young lady
clerk in the service of the state adj
ministered the oath to Henry Clay
Pierce and he swore that his company.
the Waters-Pierce Oil Co., was not in
any way connected with the Standard
Oil Co. The contention now made by
the defense is that this notary, being
a woman, has no legal status under the
law of Texas, which recognizes neither
woman suffrage nor woman's legal
standing, and that consequently Pierce
has committed no crime in having her
recognize anything he said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
BESSIE DE VOTE SPEAKS.
Woman Who Is Suing Gould Gives a
Statement Regarding Teal Trial.

New York, Dec. 3.--Miss Bessie Van
Dorm, known on the stage as Bessie De
Vote, who is suing Frank Gould for
breach Of promise, last night gave out
statement, which was sworn to by
a notary public, which contains ex-
tracts from letters which Miss Van
Dorm says were written to her by Mr..
Gould.
The statement says the following are
extracts from letters written to Miss
Van Dorm by Gould during the trial of
Mrs. Ben Teal, which she says, will ex-
plain her silence at that time:
II shall certainly, as I have already
told you, do everything can to cor
rect the SANDER which has been
thrown on you, who are so innocent.
There are certain persons who would
use you regardless of anything but
their own ends, and these we must
beat and bring to justice. Please don't
be discouraged. Whatever l do will
be because believe it best for YOU"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
CHICAGO GROPES
IN FOG; z HURT
TROLLEY CARS COME TOGETHER
IN TWO INSTANCES IN WINDY
clTY-sEVERAL HURT.

Chicago, Dec. ga dense fog which
hung over Chicago today interfered
seriously with rail traffic and was the
cause Of two wrecks in which a rum
Der Of persons were seriously injured:
One collision was at Cine Hundred
and Third street and Vincennes avenue
where two interurban cars crashed to-
gether, injuring eight persons, two Of
whom may die. The other accident
was on the incline leading to Indiana
street bridge, where collision be-
tween two surface street cars injured
three passengers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
EQUITABLE MAY
BE MUTUALIZED
PURCHASE OF MAJORITY STOCK
IN EQUITABLE SOLE SUBJECT
FOR MARKET GOSSIP
TODAY,

New York, Dec. 3.-The purchase of
the majority of stock of the Equitable
Life Assurance society by ]. Pierpont
Morgan, move of vast Importance to
the financial world because of the
virtual passing of control of nearly
half billion of dollars of assets and
the domination of two large trust COM
panies is believed in Wall street today
to foreshadow a still more important
move, the mutalization of the Equi-
table. The naturalization phase of the
Equitable purchase by Morgan from
Thos. F. Ryan was generally discussed
today, but no definite information was
obtainable
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
sWTTcHMEEs STATEMENT.

THE situation from the strikers
standpoint is unchanged. We are
holding out fimly and look for a
favorable settlement within three
or four days. The reports form
over the district effected indicates
that the switchmen are all staying
out and as far as can be learned
the railroad business is little if any
better than at the beginning of the
strike.
Locally the switchmen are be
having themselves like gentlemen
and are staying absolutely away
from the rail~@ad property. We
intend to conduct this strike in an
honorable manner throughout"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
Possible in Boston.

Boston Traveller: Here are few
not at all impossible story beginnings:
can automobile ran wild on Wash
ington street yesterday, injuring seri-
ously ten women, seventeen children,
and twenty-four candidates for mayor
of Boston.
1.-THE great man finished his message
and in search of a messenger turned
hastily to the nearest candidate for
mayor of Boston. Here" he said
THE crowd at the football game to-
day is the largest of the year. There
are in the stadium some 10000 women
2 private citizens, and over $4,000 can
didates for mayor of Boston"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
BOTH SIDES Confident IN
LOCAL STRIKE SITUATION
Roads Officials Claim They Have The Station Well in
Hand--Begin Taking Freight at Warehouses

ing firm while the railroads state
that there is wavering. Locally there
is no doubt but that the switchmen
are remaining firm to the strike and
expect a settlement favorable to
them within the next three or four
days.
The railroads report several trains
moved but the strikers claim that
these trains were run more for effect
than for what real good they would
do in moving freight. 1t is certain
that the roads nave moved their per-
ishable freight and livestock that
were on the line at the time the
strike was declared.
May Be Prolonged Affair.
Judging from the local indications
the strike may be prolonged indefin-
itely. While the strikers look for a
Io,urable settlement within the next
three or four days and the officials of
the roads look for the resumption of
business with a fair degree Of regular
ity within the same time, it seems as
though the present conditions may
exist for some time. The statements
given out indicate that neither side
has weakened and both look for a
victory.
Local Freight Houses Opened.
This morning both the Northern
Pacific and Great Northern roads
opened their warehouses for receiv-
ing local freight, and today all snip
ments with the exception Of perish
able freight and live stock were re-
ceived for transportation. Just how
readily this freight was moved could
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
RAILROADS STATEMENTS.
The Northern Pacific.


The officials of the Northern Pa
cific stated this morning that the
Fargo freight house has been
opened for receiving shipments OF
fr light. All freight is being re
ceived with the exception Of perish
able merchandise and live stock.
There We're three extra freight
trains run west and three east last
night and today and all local trains
have been moved. BY tonight 1t
is expected that four freight trains
will be in from the west and two
or three from tn east. Branch
line trains are being sent out
The report was received this
morning that fitty-five old switch
men reported for duty at Z o'clock
this morning at Duluth and that
men are reporting for work at
other points.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
SHOTS FIRED sY STRIKERS.
Men Who Return to Work in Tin
Plate Mill Are Attacked.

Wheeling, w. Va, Dec. 3.--Shots
were exchanged today between strik-
ers and the men VINO yesterday volun-
tarily returned to work in the mills
of the American Sheet and Tin Plate
Co, subsidiary of the United States
steel corporation. One man, employ
ed in a factory adjoining the mills.
was slightly wounded by a stray bull
let. None of the other shots took ef-
feet.
Extra deputies have been summoned
and further trouble is likely.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
When You Propose

To the girl of your choice, clinch
things by telling her you have made
ample provision for her future by in
surfing your life on some one of the
liberal plans offered by this company
We specialize the best life Insurance
at low rates. Write or ask for in,
formation. 1t VIII be cheerfailv fur
nished Pioneer Life Insurance Co.
Or N. p. Icno Office Faro.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
The C. M. & St Paul.

This line of the Chicago, Mil
waukee and st. Paul is in practi-
cally. the same condition that it
has been since the strike COM
menced. Everything is being
handled with little or no trouble,
the strike not affecting this line.
Things seem to be moving out well
from Ortonville.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
WITH EANk AT WILTON.

VIM. F. Hartman, Dakota Business
College boy, who has been with the
First National since he completed his
course, left this morning for Wilton
where he has accepted a position in
the bank. 1t is plain that the best
banks employ these d. B. G. graduates
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
WALSH DENIED
A REHEARING
FEDERAL COURT OF APPEALS
TURNS DOWN PETITION OF
CONVICTED CHICAGO >
BANKER.

Chicago, Dec 3.-John r. Walsh,
convicted of incorporation of the
funds of the Chicago National bank,
of which he was the president, was
denied a rehearing of his appeal to the
federal circuit court of appeals today
by Judges Grosscup, Seaman and Ba-
ker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
The Great Northern.

The Great Northern reported
this morning that they had COM
menced to receive local shipments
of freight. Some switching was
being done but none of the old men
have come back. The warehouse
men who were laid off are being
taken back. Many of these have
reported for work and efforts are
being made to secure them all.
Freight trains are running as
usual
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
A PROMINENT BANKER

This morning asked the Dakota Bust
ness College for stenographer. The
school was unable to fill the place, as
it cannot get pupils through fast
enough to supply the ever increasing
demand for d. B. c. trained help More
pupils are needed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
king Ed ACCEPTS
RESPONSIBILITY
FORMALLY ACCEPTED REQUEST
TO MEDIATE BETWEEN U. S.
AND CHILL TODAY;

London, Dec. 8. - King Edward
through the foreign office. today for
mally accepted an invitation to act as
arbitrator Of the Alsop claim dispute
between the United States and Chilli.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03

Louisville Courier Journal: big de-
mand, s'pose, for ragtime music?"
There is"
Ever sell any classical music these
days?"
"Oh, yes. Everybody wants a little
to stand on the piano"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03

Co. had not shipped out any oil, but
it expected to move some shipments
today. Practically the same condi-
tons exist at the Standard Co. OF
course If much oil is shipped out and
none can be received, there is some
danger of a shortage, should the strike
continue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
u. S. JUDGE HASA
CITY DAD PINCHED
ART BOWERS, WITH BROTHER
CONTRACTOR AND FOREMAN
MUST ANSWER COMPLAINT OF
JUDGE AMIpoN FOR PLACING
RUBBISH ON STREET.
BOWERS ELIMINATED.

At noon the complaint as to
Bowers Bros. was withdrawn by
Judge Arnidon, but left standing as
to Bailey whose case was set for
this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03

The Ladies' Aid OF st. Paul's Luther
an church will hold their annual sale
in Union hall this evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03

From the above statements it can
be seen there is quite a conflict of
opinions as to conditions. The strik-
ers claim that their men are remain
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-03
SPECIAL SALE CARAMELS

25c per pound at the Bijou Candy
Mart Saturday.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08
"FirstLady Of the < nd'
 Quickly ASSuni$s Duty
Mrs Taft Does Not Hesitate But Pre at Once to Take Charge of the White House and Tn s s Her Personality
 Upon the Atmosphere of the !. 4e of Presidents.

Washington, March Mrs. William Howard Taft, First Lady of the Land ' has assumed duties without public cere- mony or oath of office, which, in weight of responsibility, magnitude of import ance, delicacy of execution and absolute lack of compensation, except in love for her husband, the President, and loyalty to the nation as its first woman, have no comparison.
 President Taft is charged, under his oath, with executing the office of Presi- dent" Mrs. Taft is charged, without oath, with administering the social and domestic affairs of the White House in a manner consistent with allowing that rev. cred and historic pile to be the public property of the nation, and at the same time the official place of entertainment of the representatives of foreign nations and domestic dignitaries. Mrs. Taft will execute these requirements primarily by means of her long experience in public life. As the wife of MT. Taft she was First Lady of the Land in the Philip pine islands; she was his wife as a fed eral judge, and as a cabinet minister. In the latter position, Mrs. Taft learned the requirements of Washington society. Mrs Taft is today in full possession of the detailed requirements of her position,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08

There will be revival of interest this week in three subjects, which at intervals in years past have occupied public att tention almost to the exclusion of other affairs. The forces for and against the present tariff schedules will be mar shalled; the old dispute between the Mine Workers union and the anthracite operators will be renewed, and Albert T.. Patrick, serving a life sentence for the murder of William Marsh Rice in 1900, will begin the completion of a brief in behalf of his freedom.
 When Congress adjourned last week op- timism regarding tariff revision was ex- pressed in the prediction that the special tariff session, called on March 15, would be concluded by June l. Nevertheless, 1t is realized that there is much to be said on the subject of hides and wool, and beet sugar to say nothing of lumber and steel. The House committee on ways and means has in hand the tentative re- vision measure, which will be presented to the House, but the interim between the Congresses will be occupied, nevertheless. by active campaigns on the part of the multiple interests involved.
 In April seyen years ago the six-months' strike in the coal regions began and brought in its wake public hardships not yet forgotten.
 The last three-year agreement will ex- pire April 1, and upon the early renewal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08

and is already making the minor changes in the administration of the executive mansion necessary to meet her own ideas.
 The addition of the executive office building permits of an entire divorcement of the official business from the White House.
 The rights of the public are recognized by the maintenance of the hour from noon until o'clock when admission is granted through the east entrance to the historic east room and the parlors of the man sion.
 Mrs. Taft has abolished the position of steward and will conduct her domestic arrangements through womans house keeper.
 When the season of the prescribed of 1cial dinners is over 1t may be predicted that the new tenant of the White House will conduct series of informal social functions during the special session of Congress, which will bring renewed ani- nation and social life to the sedate and sombre structure during the first few months of the Taft regime.
 Mrs. Taft Is 46 years of age, although her appearance and natural animation would not indicate that fact. To relieve the President from domestic cares and social adjustments seems to be the plat form of her administration, and her first few days of duty indicate that she Is as competent for the rank as is her hus- band for the duties to which he has been called by the nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08
PROTEST MADE BY
 REYOLUTIONISTS

Paris. March 7.-The social revolu- tonists. as a protest against the wig orous measures of the government, tried to organize a huge hostile demonstration against Premier Clem- enceau this afternoon at the unveling of the monument erected to Charles Thomas Floquet, former prime minis ter of France.
 President Fallieres, ex-President Loubet and many officials senators and deputies were present together with the members of the various organiza = tions. At the first sign of unruly man ifestations large force of police which had been placed on duty, took immediate steps to suppress the demon- strants. a number of whom were ar rested.
 In a long address M Clemenceau re- viewed the administration of the re- public for the past 40 years with the leadership of such men as Floquet. He declared that no other government in the same length of time had accom- plished so much. Those who denied the existence of a government of lib- erty in France today he said were first, the reactionaries who desired the return of a government of oppression second, the church, which only under stood liberty as an exclusive privilege; third, the revolutionists, who charged that their liberty was being invaded when the government was only pro- tecting its own people,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08
THREE BIG SUBJECTS IN
 COMING WEEKS EVENTS

of working agreement rests the matter field. Indications are that an understand ing will be reached, though the contract may be modified. President Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America has been in Pennsylvania conferring with the mine owners and his union associates, and appears hopeful of the outcome On Thursday in Philadelphia he and the miners committee will have a conference with the presidents of the anthracite rail- road and coal companies
 Despite the fact that Patrick has made more than a score of futile efforts to se- cure his freedom, and the story has been told again and again, there Is still an eter- nal element of human interest in the lone fight which this brilliant and cour- ageous attorney is making for his free dom. Convicted of murder, sentenced to be executed, but his sentence commuted to life Imprisonment by the late Governor Higgins, Patrick maintains that continued Imprisonment Is worse than death, and that the executive had no legal right to make more severe the punishment im- posed by the court. For four hours pellate division in Brooklyn last Friday. adding to his original contention the charge that he had been 'railroaded' to prison through conspiracy.
 Patrick has been relieved of his GUS tomary labors and his cell has been trans formed into lawyers office, where, sur rounded by law books and legal papers, he will use on his own behalf the genius of his chosen profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-03-08
Confession Is Made of At- tempted Crime and Death
 Quickly Follows
YOUNG NEGRO KILLED FOR
 MIRRORING FUGITIVE
After Identification is Made Detern,. ined Men Take the Law Into Their Own Hands and Ad-
 minister Punishment.

Rockwall, Tex, March 7.-After having been identified by Mrs. Arthur Mckinney as the negro who attempted a criminal as- sault upon her Friday morning. Anderson Ellis was taken from the RockwalI coun- ty jail tonight and secured to an iron stake driven into the earth, was burned to death in the presence of about 1000 per sons. Earlier in the evening Will Clark negro, was shot and instantly killed when his father. Andrew Clark, refused permission to a posse to search his prem ises on the assumption that Ellis was concealed there.
 People were here from several towns and from Dallas, Collin and Hunt, as well as Rockwall county. to witness the exeeu- ton of the negro. Ellis admitted his guilt, but refused to make a statement or to leave farewell messages for his rela- rives. He did not utter a cry as the pie of cord wood which had been well sat urated with kerosene, was set afre. nor did he show loss of nerve as the flames cooked his flesh. He was dead within nine minutes after the torch had been ap- piled
 The burning occurred in the public square of this city. At an early hour Friday morning Mrs. Mckinney went into her back yard and was seized by the Ellis negro, an ex-employe of Mckinney, Who attempted to assault her. She fought desperately and the negro, running away, called that he would murder her should she reveal his attempted act. a
 The alarm spread quickly. and the en- tire section turned out, Joining the author ities In the chase after the negro. The search continued through Friday and Sat urday, when a posse today arrived at the farm house of Andrew Clark a negro Demand was made to search the premises on the supposition that the negro Ellis was there in hiding. Upon refusal the in- mates were commanded to surrender and two negroes were observed to run from the rear of the house Shots were fired at them and one, Will Clark a son of the negro farmer, was killed The other ne- gro now known to be Ellis escaped Bloodhounds were secured and put on nis trail. About 8 o'clock he was surround ed at farm house. three miles sou.n of Caddo mills. Ellis, armed. made ses- perate resistance, and emptied his weap- on at the posse, without effect. Quickly closing in, the posse overpowered the ne- gro and tied him securely During the fight with the posse Ellis was wounded twice, once in the arm and once in the back.
 The negro was placed In the Rockwall county jail. When it became generally known that Ellis was held in the jail quiet but determined men overpowered the tailors, secured the keys, unlocked the cell and brought the negro down. There was no rowdyism. The negro was se- curely tied to an iron stake. Cord wood saturated with kerosene was piled about him and upon his refusal to make a state- ment, beyond admitting his guilt in the n MpI< r.rbo f,,f1. identified him as her assailant the torch was applied, and the negro's body quick ly burned in the flames. The crowd then quickly dispersed