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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
SUICIDE ARRANGED FOR
HTS OWN FUNERAL WHEN
WIFE GOT HER DIVORCE

;sSattle, wasR, May 2O.--c. B.
Smith, commonly known to all sea-
faring men of the Pacific coast as
Shanghai" Smith, who committed
suicide here yesterday following the
granting of a divorce to his wife,
made all arrangements for his funeral
several weeks before he died.
Two months ago, Smith entered an
establishment and an
nounced that he was going to end his
life soon. He said he wanted the firm
to take charge of the funeral, and
wrote out an order authorizing the
firm to take his body when he died.
The undertaken thought Smith was
joking, but he kept the order and yes
terday took charge of the body as
Smith had directed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20

from March IA to October II, 1907
$735. 900. s. ...
To Frederick Eckstein, Arthur p.
Heinze's private secretary, on August
is, 1907, 100000.
To. F. Augustus Heinze, on Octo-
Der IA, on his own private note, $780,
600
To Primrose & Braun, on June "a
$4,000
To Arthur P. Heinze, on August 10,
$4,000
To George Baglina. private secre-
tary of Charles w. Morse. on Septem-
Der 19, $4,000.
To Alice Watjen, sister of f. A.
Heinze on September 10, $4,000.
To w. c. McWhite, on September
IT, $4,000.
The indictment charged that no
other collateral than the-notes of Otto
Heinze & Co, was given for the loan
of S735,O00. By the system under
which the loans were made, some of
the notes being retired by new loans.
1t was estimated today that the total
amount of loans at any time out
standing never exceeded SLIPS, 900.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
MANY MOURN THE
DEATH OF ROGERS
TELEGRAMs OF COINCIDENCE
FROM ALL OVER COUNTRY
REACH FAMILY HOME.

New York, May 2O.-Evidence of the
esteem in which H. III. Rogers, the
Standard OH capitalist, railroad build
err and philanthropist, was held by his
friends and associates in this city was
given today by the calls of many
prominent business men and financiers
at the Rogers home to express their
regret at his death.
kilograms Of coincidence from all
over the country arrived In large num-
bers at the Rogers residence in East
Seventh eighth street and at the Of
fice of the Standard Oil Co., where his
death was keenly felt not only as a
business associate but as a kim and
likeable man.
These messages coming from remote
sections indicated the widespread ac-
tivity which had been a dominant
characteristic OF Rogers life.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
MAILS LETTER
80 YEARS old.
ASKED TO MAIL 1T IN 1887 AND
JUST HAPPENED TO THINK
OF 1T TO-DAY.

st. Paul, Mimi, May 2O.--'Will you
stamp this letter with the date jan
uary, 1892" asked d. c. Heathing.
who lives near the. Fort Smelling
bridge. of the stamping clerk in the
st, Paul postoffice this morning. The
clerk replied that he could not do 80.
but out Of curiosity he wanted to
know why the man asked the un-
usual request.
Well II was this way" said Mr..
Heathing. "Back in the winter of
1887. was working in the lumber
camp near Crookston. Jere Marking.
my old pal gave me a letter to mail
to his wife, who lived in st. Paul /
was going to town and took it. / put
it in my vest pocket.
Writer Is Dead.
7 never thought OF that letter until
yesterday, when my wife, rurnaging
through my old clothes, round it. Now.
I've come to mail it. And since Jere
died in 1897 1t would kind of upset his
widow to get this message from the
grave, SO to speak
The clerk took the letter and stamp
ed it with the present date. The ad-
dress was changed to Luverne, Rock
county, Mrs. Marking having moved
there some years ago to five on farm
with her brother.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
WOMAN HELD A PRISONER.
Rescuer Of Girl Lured TO shanty and
BrutaIIy Treated.

New York. May 20. - Lured to 4
shanty on the outskirts OF Asbury
Park, Miss Emma Trotter, SIS years
old. missionary for the Florence Crit
tenton circle of that place. was held
prisoner for two days and nights by
three men, piled with drugs and treat
ed with the utmost brutality In an ef-
fort to entort from her informa ton
concerning the whereabouts of a
young girl who had been rescued by
the circle from the influence of these
men.
Eventually she gained her freedom
by working upon the conscience OF one
OF her caDtors while the others were
stupihed with liquor. and, reminding
him Of his childhood days, induced
him to kneel and pray with her by the
memory OF his mother until, fearful
and penitent. he aided her to escape.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
ICE STILL HOLDS
SHIPS in GRIP

st. Johns NJ f.. May 20.--The grip
of ice on the steamers Mongolian and
Prospero, which wee surrounded off
the entrance to St Johns harbor, re-
nlained hard and fast at dawn today,
and while neither steamer was in any
immediate danger of being either
crushed or pushed ashore, and while
the 500 passengers on the Mongolian
were in a position to gain land within
a few minutes, the strong gale from
the east was a danger to be feared
The night on board the Mongolian
was an anxious one. despite the fact
that the officers assured everyone that
the shore could be reached easily and
that ample warning would be given
If the stout side of the steamer showed
signs of being unable to withstand the
pressure of the ice.
The passengers, however, displayed
admirable patience. Fishermen and.
many other persons from the city jour
neyed out over the ice during the
early morning and many messages
were received from shore.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20

Charlotte, NJ. c., May 2o--A eIoud4
burst broke over the city this after-i
noon and caused a panic in the dense
crowd gathered in front of the stand
from which President Taft was re-
viewing the MeokeIenbera csIsbratiOu
parade. ...
No one was seriously hurt. M.;S
Souterners Are EIated.
Charlotte. N. c., May 20.-PresfdenN
Tafts presence in Charlotte TODAY lenss
a notable interest to the annual ceIe-l
bration Of the signing of the Mecklen.l
berg declaration of Independence
which it is claimed was the first stem
toward liberty taken by the Americana
colonists. The presidents participa-s
ton marks the elimination of a three
days celebration.
Denounced as Myth.
The Mecklenberg declaration long
has been the subject of a stubborn
controversy. 1t is declared by it's sup
porters to have ante-dated the famous,
declaration of July 4, I776 and haaa
been denounced as a myth" The
difference between the upholders Of tbas
Mecklenberg document and it's critics
long have been con-.Iered irreconcil-
able.
1t is with great elation, however.
that the people Of North Carolina sel
cured the acceptance of President Tart
to attend the festivities of the closing,
day of the celebration Of 1909.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
Mehmed V. Announces Policy
Amid Great Ovation
DEPUTIES TAKE THEIR OATHS
NEW SULTAN AsToUNDs THE
PRESIDENTIAL TRIBUNE BY A
SPEECH IN WHICH THE AsIATIc
SITUATION IS REGRETTED AND
ORDER Is PROMISED.

Constantinople, May 20 Members
OF the chamber of deputies took their
oath this afternoon in the presence Of
the sultan to uphold the constitution
or Turkey and to protect Sheriat and
the rights of the nation.
The ceremony occurred in the cham :
Der itself, and great crowd gathered
outside the building and gave an ova-
tion to Mehmed v. when he appeared
upon the scene. Accompanied by the
grand vizier, his majesty astounded the
presidential tribune. He then handed
his speech to the grand vizier, who
read it.
Stronger International Ties.
The address made reference to the
good relations existing between Tur-
key and all foreign powers and the
desire of Turkey to strengthen these
ties. Referring to the disturbances in
Asiatic Turkey. the sultan expressed
his keen regret and ga .e assurance
that they would not occur again. This
made a very good impression.
by applause and ejacula-
tons of 'Inshallah."
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
ST0WAWAY TRIES
EIGHTEENTH TIME
TO MAKE LANDING.

New York, May 20. - Benhie
Axelrod. a Russian boy, with an
overpowering desire to become a
resident OF the United ,tntc7. who
has come to New York eighteen
times as stowaway, only to be
turned back each time by the au-
thorities. showed up with smiling
face again yesterday AMI was taken
in charge by the Sheltering society.
This time he had entered the coun-
try by way of Canada. landing
from the boat on which he had
crossed at Halifax, and working his
way to New York by easy stages.
Bennie is only is and will therefore
have to go back 10 Odessa again
unless some one adopts him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20


The Washington Aero club is one of
the most important organizations in
the development Of aeronautics in the
United States. 1t includes among its
members many of the best known
army. officers and other men interested
in ballooning and airships.
". F. Walsh. the mining king, has
Just been elected president Of the
Washington Aero club and the ex-
ecutive committee appointed includes
DR.. A. G. Bell, Thomas Nelson Page,
Representative Butler Ames, General
Greely, General Oliver and Willis
Moore
Or. Bel was an enthusiastic sun
porter of Mr.. Walsh as president ana
when see last night, said:
Mr.. Walsh win make fine presi-
dent because OF his public spirit and
international acquaintance. Under his
direction the washington Aero club
should become the best known club in
the world"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
ASKS j. 5.
FOR PROBE
France Desires Investigation Of
Wyoming Crime
CONFESSION IS REPORTED
FIVE PROMINENT sTocKMEN
AND TWO coWBoYs SAID TO
BE IMPLICATED IN MURDER or
sHEEPMEN BY A BAND OF
MASKED RAIDERS,

Cheyenne, Wyo., May 20.-The muir
der of Joe Emge and Joe Anemang.
sheepmen and Jules LAGER. a herder
In the Big Horn county. April 2. by a
band of masked raiders, will be in
vestigated by both the French and
United States governments. accord
ing to special from Basin, Wyoming.
The French government has de.
manded an investigation of the death
of LAGER. a French citizen, who had
been in America but ten months, and
will also conduct a separate inquiry
through the French consul at Chi
cage.
1t Is stated that confession has
been made by one Of the raiders, i'm
plicating five prominent stockmen of
Big Horn county and two cowboys.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
MAN KILLS SELF IN HIS REp.
Suicides Shot Awakens Wife and
Bahy ASLEEP at His Side.

> ~btt0% 1AW@AIH% WWlTG AMQ
Baby Asleep at His Side.
st. Louis. MO-. May 2o.-with his
young wife and S-year-oid baby. in
bed beside him, Chas. spenser. 90
years old. OF 1407 Monroe street shot
himself In the right temple with re-
volver at 1890 last night, killing hirn-
self instantly
Mrs Spencer told the police that her
husband had been continually intoxi-
Gated for some weeks and repeatedly
threatened to shoot himself. The
wife and baby were sound asleep in
bed with him 81 the time the shot was
fired. The woman, awakened bv the
shot, hastily donned street clothes and
called Harry Mcdonald Of 1412 Nor
roe street. They ran to the North
Market street police station ana re-
ported the affair.
Mcdonald and Mrs. 6penser were
locked up pending the coroners in
quest this morning. -penser was d
metal pollsher.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
.BRYAN'S DAUGHTER
In PARTY UPLIfT.
SHE AND GOVERNOR JOHNSON
TO BE SPEAKERS TO JANE
JEFFERSON CLUBS.

Denver, Colo, May 2O.-That Mrs.
Ruth Bryan Leavitt, eldest daughter OF
William Jennings Bryan i'll deliver
an address at the July state meeting
Of the Jane Jefferson clubs on the Up
building of the Democratic Party From
the Feminine Point of View" was the
announcement made today by officers
of the clubs.
Mrs. Leavitt Is president of the Dem
yer Jane Jefferson club and has been
very successful in organizing the club
throughout Colorado.
Governor Johnson of Minnesota.
Charles A. Towns of New York, and
other men of prominence have been
invited to attend the meeting Of the
clubs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
PREACHER LEADS
GAMBLING RAID
THIRTY MACHINES ARE SEIZED
AN FOURTEEN OWNERS
HELD FOR. PROBE.

Cloquet, MINI, May 20.-A raid led
by the Rev. M. L. Hostager OF this city.
on the saloons, resulted in fourteen OF.
the proprieters being bound over to the
grand jury on bonds OF $3.50 this morn !
ing on the charge of violating the state
law relative to the operating of ganbl-
ing and slot machines.
Sheriff Lee confiscated thirty ma.
chimes and carted them to the counrys
court house at Carlton to await final
disposition
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
TEMPORARY ALIMONY
DENIED MRS. TUCKER

Chicago, May 2O.--Mrs. Dolly Logan
Tucker who Is suing her husband
Col. William e. Tucker. u. 8. al. ra-
tired. for separate maintenance, was
denied temporary aiinony in the SUI
perior court today. Judge Barnes said
that it was apparent that Mrs. Tucker
was not In dire want Of anything 1T
this time, but that she might renew
her petition at later date.
An affidavit Of Colonel fuckers was
read showing that Mrs Tucker has
property worth 100000 Mrs. Tucker
in her affidavit said that her income
was $3.50 year
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
GOPHER CATCHING
TAME; WRECKS TRAIN

Knoxville, Iowa, May 20.--WiIlie
Riggs. aged IL, and Alvin Nichols.
aged Ia, were catching gophers at
Knoxville, Iowa Tuesday last but the
game became too tame so they placed
q tie across the railroad tracks just
before the passenger train on the
Rock Island that runs south from Des
Moines came along. -hey wanted to
watch the splinters fly, they said to-
day when arrested by 4 railroad de-
tective. The engine and two coaches
were derailed, but no one was in
jured. The arrests explain the rnys-
terry Of what was thought to have
been an attempt to rob the express car.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
KILLED, ROBBED,
LAID ON TRACK
MANeLED BODY or UNKNOWN
MAN IS FOUND IN MIL
WAUKEE.

Milwaukee, Wis. lay 2O.-The body
Of an unknown may was found horrf :
bly, mangled on the railroad track in
this city this morning. and 1T liz be-
lieved by the police that he was killed
and his body thrown on the track.
The man wore first class ready made
clothing and there was not q cent ii
MS pockets A watch apparently had
been torn Off az there was q bit OF
chain remaining attached to vest
button.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
.FILIPINOS Want
INDEPENDENCE

Manila, May 20.--With but d slight
variation from its action of fina ad-
Journment OF the sessions OF 1909 the
Philippine general assembly in the
closing hours OF its session tonight.
adopted second resolution declaring
in favor of the independence Of the
islands.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
EXPLOSION WRECKS
DUPONT POWDER MILL
One Thousand Pounds OF Powder
Blows Up and Wrecks Pa. Plant
--Ne One Injured.

Pittsburg, Pa, May 2O.--over 1000
pounds Of powder IN the wheel mills Of
the Oriental plant Of the Dupont Pow
der company. located at Fair Chance,
Pa, near here, exploded LAST night
No one was injured. but the plant was
wrecked, windows shattered for a ra-
dius OF several miles and the mountain
wood set on fire.
For time nine other magazines
containing 500 pounds OF powder. zach
were in danger.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
BANK WRECKER
GETS SIX YEARS

New Orleans. May 90. William Ad-
Ter. recently convicted on a charge
OF nisappropriating the funds Of the
now defunct State National bank of
New Orleans. of which he was presi-
dent, was this afternoon sentenced to
serve six years In the federal prison
at Atlanta Georgia by Judge Bearnian
In United States court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
HAILSTONES Kill
SEVEN MEXICANS
STONES so BIG THEY CRASH
THROUGH THE LIGHT
ROOFS.

Uvalde, Texas, May 2O.--seven Mex
leans in a tent several miles south OF
here were killed by terrific hail storm
late yesterday.
The storm, which swept large part
Of southern Texas, was Of unusual
fury.
The haiTstones were the largest ever
seen here. They cut canvas tents like
knives and even went through light
roofs.
Many people sought shelter under
beds.
Hall feIl for forty minutes.
Six Pound Hail Stones
The storm did great damage to crops
and live stock. Hundreds Of cattle
were killed II is reported that many
persons received minor injuries. Some
of the haiIstones measured liz inches
In circumference.
One stone found weighed six pounds.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
HOUSE ADJOURNS
TO NEXT MONDAY

Washington. May 20. The session
OF the house today lasted but five
minutes, there was such a meagre rep
resentation of members that Macon OF
Arkansas raised the point OF no
quorum. An adjournment was taken
until Monday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
LAWYERS ARGUE
JOHN WALSH CASE
ORAL ARGUMENTS COMMENCED
TODAY I'M U. S. CIRCUIT
COURT or APPEALS TO
FREE BANKER.

Chicago, May 20. Oral arguments
on the appeal Of John r. Walsh, who
was convicted and sentenced to five
years in prison for misapplication If
the funds of the Chicago National
bank, of which he was president for
many years, began here today before
Judges Grosscup, Baker and Kohlsaat
in the United States circuit court OF
apepaIs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
TENOR TO DAZZLE NEW YoRk.
slezak Of European Fame to Sing FOR
American Audiancaa

0'ozAK OF European Fame to SIna for
American Audiences.
Paris, May 20.-Leo Slezak, a tenor
OF the Vienna opera. today signed q
contract for his appearance at the
metropolitan operahouse, New York.
next season.
q Gatti- Casazza, general manager
OF the Metropolitan operahouse, and
Director Andreas Dippei call Slezak
q second Tamagno. He has been sing
ing for the past nine years at Vienna
and Budapest.
Slezak will make his first appear
ance in western Europe at Covent
Garden, London, next month, singing
In the role Of Othe1lo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
NEPHEW OF VAN SAINT PULLED.
Blaine Taylor Said to Have Obtained
Large Sum Through Foraeries.

Los Angeles, CAL, May 2O.-Blaine
Taylor, rs years Of age. an attorney,
son Of the late T. B. Taylor, a capi-
talist and nephew of former Governor
Van SAINT, Of Minnesota, was arrested
last night on charges of having passed
fictitious checks and forged others to
the amount Of nearly $4,000.
Taylor denies that the money he
has obtained is anything like the sum
charged, and says $50 or 500 will
cover the entire amount.
Minneapolis. May 2O.-Former Gov.
$. r. Van SAINT, OF this city, could not
be located today with reference to the
above, and his son, Grant Van SAINT,
of St. Paul. is in Montana on busi-
ness.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
WILL TEST RULING
ON BLEACHED FLOUR
LEGALITY or SECRETARY vii.
SONS ORDER TO BE DETER
MINED IN HE FEDERAL
COURTS.

Washington. MAY 20.-Attorney Gem
eral Wickersham announced today that
test law case would be made OF the
decision OF Secretary Wilson that 1t il
violation of the pure food law To use
the bleaching process In making nour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
Big Chicago Flats Wrecked by
Gas Explosion
INMATES THROWN in PANIC
ONE REPORTED MISSING IN THE
WINDY CITY cATAsTRoPHE-
MOTHER HURLs BABE INTO
CROWD AND is SERIOUSLY IN
JuRED IN LEAP FROM FLAMES.
BULLETIN.

Inica90, way Zu~-A score or more
Of persons were injured TODAY as the
result Of boiler explosion in an apart
nnent building at sixty-fift street and
Minerva. avenue. The explosion was
followed by fire.
One woman jumped from a third
story window and was badly hurt.
Chicago, May 20--A dozen or more
persons were injured and one is re-
ported missing, as the result OF
gas explosion today in the Toledo
flats, a four story apartment building
at Sixty fifth street and Minerva av-
enue The first explosion occurred in
the basement and was followed by
others in various parts of the build
ing.
Flames burst forth in several quar-
ters and the halls and stairways be-
came choked with flames and smoke.
Those in the building were thrown in
panic.
Screams Attract Crowd.
Mrs, E. C. Updegraff, who occupied
fiat on the second floor rushed to
the window holding her four months
old baby in her arms. Her screams
attracted the crowd who cried to her
to throw her child and it would be
caught. Mrs. Updegraff, leaning far
out OF the window, dropped her boy,
who fell safely into dozen upstretch-
ed arms.
Mrs. Updegraff herself, then climb
ed out and after hanging to ledge
dropped. She was seriously injured
and taken to the hospital.
Mrs. A. Elmore. a third floor ten
ant, also was injured by jumping from
the second floor
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
COAST LINE is COMPLETE.
Last RaiI in St. Paul's Pacific Esten-
sion Il aid Todav. sss

NA~F47 - ~ slA WA
Butte, Mont. May 20 # The last raii
to connect Chicago with Seattle and
Tacoma on the Chicago, milwaukee,
& Puget Sound Ry was laid today
just east of Hen Gate station. about
100 miles east OF Butte. No ceremony
marked the practical completion of
the coast extension of the st. Paul
system. It is expected thai the road
will soon inaugurate transcontinen-
tai freight service, to be followed by
the operation of through passenger
trains.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
FIRST REAL TEST
OF WIRELESS PHONE
is BEING CONDUCTED TO-DAY
FROM La. : BOAT WITH CHI
cAGo, MILWAUKEE AND
WIS. TOWN.

Mantiowoc, Wis, May co. The wire
less phone from d lake boat viii have
its first real test today from the new
steamer, the United States. OF the In
diana Transportation Co. on its maid
en- trip to Chicago. 1t IL the intention
to KEEP the wireless phone system in
constant connection with Milwaukee.
Chicago and Manitowoc. during the
trip.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
stronser International Ties.
MRs. CRAWFORD CHOOSES HOME
Widow of Novelist to Live With Her
Daughter in Naples.

Daughter in Naples.
Sorrento, Italy, May 20.-Mrs. r.
Marion Crawford. widow of the late
novelist, has removed to Naples,
where she will reside with her mar
'ried daughter, Signora Pietro Rocca
Under the terms of Mr.. Crawfords
will his library and his manuscripts
go to his son Harold.
His son BERTHE, who receives the
greater part of the estate, will devote
himself to commerce.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
pAuPER ELoPEs VIII coNvcr.
Woman 54 Years Old Runs Away From
Poorhouse With Affinity

Waterloo. Iowa, May 20 -Matty Cor
liss, 54 years old, an inmate of the poor
house for forty one years, eloped last
night with Charles Dale, aged 80 years
an 'ex- convict who was also an inmate
OF the poorhouse.
The woman has no conception OF
time, believing she is still a girl.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20
TAFT IN N. c.
CLOUDBURST
Immense Crowd at Carolina
Celebration in Panic
NO One SERIOUSLY HURT

WHILE PRESIDENT WAS WITNESS
ING BIG PARADE AT cELERRA-
TIoN OF SIGNING MEcKELEN-
BERG cELERRATIoN, AT CHAR
LoTTE, BAD STORM HIT CITY. j
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-20

The election of new assembly in
the Republic of Columbia is being held
today It is of interest to the United
States owing to the efforts of President
Reyes and his government to have
elected an assembly favorable to the
convention recently concluded between
Columbia and the United States which
must be ratified by the assembly be-
fore it can come into force.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-01-12

continuance Of the Normal schools at Monmouth Ashland
and Weston called attention to their needs they
be continued The appropriations suggested are large
but they larger than will be necessary to thoroughly
equip maintain the schools to attain the best results
folly undertake educate and train teachers for the
public schools by any starvation policy In order to have
good public school system is to have well trained
teachers and they cannot be obtained except from properly
equipped Normal schools.
trust the legislature will and for all settle the Normal
school question and probably the best to do is to act
upon the recommendation of the regents and make provision
for maintaining three schools in the State.