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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
N. D. MAN FLEECED
in MINNEAPOLIS
ALTHOUGH STEVEN BENA OF
KENMARE WAS ON HIS GUARD
CONFIDENCE MEN GOT
- HIM


Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 1.-Two
strangers approached Steven Bena. a
farmer, of Kenmare. N D., in the Mil
waukee station yesterday, with smile
and hearty nandshaixe, made little
impression on Bena. He was wen ac-
quainted with the persuasive man
ners of confidence men, he told them.
and he suggested they let him spend
his own money.
I'm on my way to Pressburg, AUS
tria," said Bena What money / have
will be used to pay transportation. -
the men confided to Bena that they
were on the way to New York. They
thought 1t a good scheme to travel to-
gether Bena saw nothing to excite
his suspicious, and he dined with the
men in a washington avenue restau-
rant
"You8 had better take care OF my
money. said one of the men to his
companions, after the meal. You
know what a spendthrift am" the
other replied. II was thinking OF hav-
ing you take care Of mine" he contin-
ued, and each displayed about 800 Ia
bills.
Better let our friend be treasurer, .
said the first man. The other agreed.
It would lessen the chances of being
robbed, they said, as Bena was a husky
fellow. One Of them took large white
handkerchief from his pocket and
Bena, proud to think his friends would
trust him, agreed to keep the money.
One of the swindlers put Benas sos in
the handkerchief and added the money
of himself and friend.
wen see you in the depot in an
hour" said the men as they walked
away For three and one-half hours
Bena stood in the Milwaukee station
awaiting the return of his companions.
His train pulled out without him.
An hour later he decided he would
count the money. He did not remem-
Der how much each man had given
him to keep. Slowly he unfolded the
handkerchief and slowly It dawned up
on him that he had been f1eeced. The
handkerchief contained nothing but a
newspaper and cigar clipping.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
WARRANT OUT
FOR Sheldon
DEPosED pRES8pENT or THE
PHOENIX FIRE INSURANCE
co. WILL BE ARRESTED
WHEN WELL.

New York, Dec IA warrant for
the arrest of George Sheldon, the de-
posed president of the Phoenix Insur-
ance Co. Of Brooklyn was put into the
hands of the Greenwich, Conn, police
today. 1t will be served. it is said, as
soon as Mr.. Sheldon, who is seriously
ill at his home in Greenwich, improves
sufficiently to be removed to this city.
where he is under indictment for grand
larceny in connection with the alleged
mis- representation of the fire insur-
ance company's funds.
Meanwhile the Greenwich police
have requested to keep a watch on the
indicted man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
NORTHWEST MAY
Sell To INDIANS
c. 3. MILLER ASSURED ATTEMPT
WILL BE MADE TO CHANGE
METHOD OF BUYING
SUPPLIES.

Duluth, Dec. 14.-Secretary Bal
linger Of the interior department and
Indian Commissioner Valentine have
given Congressman Miller OF Duluth
assurance that they will use every eff
fort in their power to have the laws
regarding the purchase of Indian sup
plies altered so that Duluth, st. Paul
and Minneapolis holesalers win have
an opportunity TO get some of the
large contracts that have in the past
been going exclusively to the large
concerns of Chicago and New York.
One Of the most important reforms
which Commissioner Valentine an
nounces he will cooperate with Rep
resentative Miller in securing, is pro-
vision for the purchase Of supplies
in the nearest local markets wherever
possible. The Inauguration Of such a
plan would work greatly TO the adj
vantage Of joibbers in Duluth and the
twin cities.
The investigation thus far has dis
closed the fact that needless expense
has been Incurred through shipping
through warehouses in Chicago. New
York and San Francisco, where whole
corps of inspectors have been employ
ed at salaries OF $40 per day. It Ia
now proposed to abolish the ware
house system entirely and ship from
the wholesale houses direct to the
Unless Secretary BaIlinger has
some other plan, Mr.. Miller will pre-
pare bill carrying out the recon-
mendations Of the secretary and of
Commissioner Valentine as regards a
broader field Of competition for Indian
supply contracts and a change Of
method in distribution.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
AN ULTIMATUM
| IS EXPECTED
MEETING OF LABOR LEADERS
EXPECTED TO RESULT IN
ACTION TOWARD STEEL
TRUST.

Pittsburg, Dec. 14.--National labor
leaders representing the organized
labor forces Of the country are ex-
pected to make a definite and impor-
tant announcement today regarding
their future attitude towards the
United States steel corporation.
While 1t was not believed that rad
ical action would be taken, II GER
tainly seems that some kind of an
ultimatum would be hurled at the
steel corporation by organized labor
as result Of the open shop policy
iraugurated by the concern six months
ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
FOR CLEAN
POLITICS
Representatives Favor Cam
paign Fund Publicity
NORTH DAKOTANS In LINE
PRESIDENTS PLAN, As EXPRESS
ED IN HIS ANNUAL MESSAGE,
is FAVORED BY MIDDLE WEST
HANNA AND eRoNNA BOTH
FAVOR THIS LEGISLATION.

Washington, Dec. 14.--Fourteen
great states, comprising the middle
western section Of the country, want
legislation requiring publicity Of poll
tical contributions made in connec-
ton with congressional campaigns.
Moreover, they want legislation en-
acted at the present session Of con-
gress for application to the approach
ing congressional elections.
Representatives Of these states in
congress are responsible for this view
of the aspirations of their constituent
cies. If these men are to be believed,
purity of elections Is the ambition of
their communities. Use of money
for election purposes has come gem
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14

The republicans point TO the fact that
De Almond carried the district by a
much larger majority than Bryan in
the last election and declare that the
normal democratic majority of 1000
was largely attributed to the late con-
gressman's strong personality and
wide national popularity. Governor
Hadley has fixed the date OF the cleo
ton for Jan. rs and both parties have
agreed on this time for holding the
special election. Col. j. w. Suddath.
who has been a national elector sew
eral times from this district will re-
ceive the endorsement Of his own
county and is considered a formidable
foe to the son Of De Almond. Who
ever is elected will be chosen only for
the unexpired term.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
MANY AMERICANS
HURT in WRECK
TRAIN BEARING HOME COMING
AMERICANS FROM CANADIAN
NORTHWEST WRECKED.

Winnipeg. Man, Dec. 14-The Ca
madam Northern express train was
wrecked 100 miles east of here last
night. The cars turned turtle. No one
was killed but forty were injured.
The majority We're American set
tiers on their way to old homes for
Christmas.
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Jefferson, City, Mo-, Dec. IA
spirited fight is being waged in the
Sixth congressional district for the
seat left vacant by the late David De
Almond, who lost his life trying to
save his grandson. The most conspi-
cuous figure in the battle is James A.
De Almond, the son Of the late con-
gresham, G. G. Dickinson is named
as his bitterest republican opponent.
Wallace Crossley of johnson county.
an editor, has been prominently men
toned for the place, but the week de-
clared that he was out of the fight. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
THoMPsoN's COMMITTEES.
Democratic Senators Relinquish Mem
bership in Favor of N. D. Senator.

Washington, Dec 14.-Senator
Thompson Of North Dakota was yes4
terday made member Of eight senate
committees. other democratic senators
having relinquished membership in
bodies in order to make places for
the North Dakotan. Mr.. Thompson's
committees are those on the Mississ-
ippi river, conservation of national
resources. Industrial exDositions, rail-
roads, transportation and sale Of meat
products, Cuban relations, Indian af-
fairs and Pacific islands and Porto
Rico.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
MISSING CAR
FERRY IS FOUND
AsHTABuLA DISCOVERED TO-DAY
RAPIDLY FILLING WITH
WATER--LIFE SAVERS
RUSH TO HELP.

Port Burwell, ont. Dec. 14.-The
Canadian Pacific Railroad Co.'S car
ferry Ashrabula is stranded near here.
Her fires are out and she is rapidly
filling with water and in extreme dam
ger Of sinking suddenly. Her crew
are still aboard and are flying signals
OF distress. A life saving crew from
Port Stanley are en- route b. special
train.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
REV. JAMES O'REILLY NEW
BISHOP OF FARGO DIOCESE
Pope Today Announced Appointment Of New Bishop Of Fargo
DoceSe-Now Rector Of St. Anthony's Church
Of Minneapolis

Dec 14Approvng consistorial
congregation Cardinal
today appointed ORe Of
Padu Minneapolis Mimi the bhopric
Of
the bishpprc s.. .ee
in
charge present
of bishop splendid presence
ts
a argen Fargo
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
CONTINUED on Fac Sc.
DRINKS CUP OF WATER, DIES.
Man Expires as He Praises Virtues
Of Sparkling Fluid.

Los Angeles, Cal. Dec. 1T will
drink to my own health with cup Of
cold water. This is my 65th birthday
anniversary. and owe my good health
to plenty Of water" said Ernest Boss,
yesterday as he took deep draught
from the cup Of the Plaza fountain.
Bystanders heard the words and were
struck with horror as Boss fen UNI
conscious 10 the pavement He was
dead when he reached the hospital
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
WINNIPEG OFFICIAL ARRESTED.
John A. Forbes of Tax Collector,
Office Charged With Theft.

Winnipeg, Dec. 14.-John A. Forbes
OF the city tax collectors Office was
arrested last night on eight informa-
tons charging him with theft Of
money paid in for taxes for which he
had given regular receipts. The
amount involved is $1,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
BODIES OF SEVEN
FOUND in Mine
BAKER NINE IN KENTUCKY EN-
TERED TODAY AND VICTIMS
or EXPLOSION ARE
FOUND.

MadisonviIle, KY. Dec. 14,--A res
cuing party headed by State Mine IN
spector Norwood Of Lexington found
today the bodies of seven miners who
were entombed in the Baker mine of
the West Kentucky Coal Co. The
miners had evidently died from black
damp a few hours after the explosion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
HAD NO LICENSE; FINED $50.
A. s. Jones Of Wahpston, N. D., vii
Appeal Case TO District Court.

Wheaton, Mimi, Dec. IA. S.
Jones of Wahpeton. N. D., who was ar
rested for practicing veterinary sur
gerry without license was convicted
by a jury here and fined $50 and costs.
Jones, however, furnished bond for
$500 and will appeal his case.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
Railroads Using Display Ads
IN Twin Cities
TO SHOW STRIKE is BROKEN
TO SUPPORT STATEMENTS THAT.
THEY ARE MOVING FREIGHT
ROADS SHOW COMPARISONS OF
GAR MOVEMENTS NOW AND
LAST YEAR.

st. Paul, Mimi, Dec. 14.-As sup
porting their statements that the
switchmen's strike is broken, the
railroads have begun to publish large
display advertisements in local pa
pers in which they give the status
of the switchmens strike" in a>table
of comparison between the business
done in terminals last year at this
time and also for their entire system.
This advertisement gives a detailed
statement showing where each car Of
merchandise, coal ana grain was NOV
ed in both the st. Paul and Minneap-
ais yards, together with the exact
time at which trains were made up
and moved out Of various yards.
Governor Eberhart will make an in
vestigation of the strike conditions to-
day and If he finds that traffic is gen.
orally tied up he will at once make
overtures to both sides for arbitra-
ton. If ne finds that freight is be-
ing moved and that the public is not
suffering he will not attempt to do
anything
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
REBELLION
AT MANAGUA
Rebels Riot in ZeIaya's Capital
City
INSURGENTS TAKE COURAGE
ESTRADA AND HIS FOLLOWERS
RENEW THEIR HOPES AT PROS.
PEcT OF HELP FROM UNCLE
SAM - INsUReENT GENERAL
CAPTURES SEVERAL TOWNS.

Managua, Nicaragua, Dec. Ire
bellton has broken out at the capital.
The streets are filled with unre-
strained demonstrators. Shouts OF
long live liberty the United States
and Estrada I'LL the air. The police
have made no move to check the mob.
1t is said that President Zelaya has
promised TO make public today the an
nouncement of his resignation from
the presidency.
lnsursents' Hopes Revive.
Blueheld, Dec. 14.-General Estrada
and his followers have taken courage
at the prospect Of assistance from the
United States in their efforts TO over
throw the government of Nicaragua.
The United States cruisers Des
Moines and Tacoma and collier Leon
idas with their crews on board are still
lying outside the harbor A cablegram
reports that TOO additional marines
from the United States have started
for Colon and this fact is interpreted
as assurance that the marines will be
sent here to reinforce the bluejackets
now in the harbor.
United States Consul Moffat is MAX
ing tentative arrangements for shore
quarters for the American fighting men.
The consul is In hourly communication
with Commander Shipley OF the Des
Moines and Commander Niblack of the
Tacoma, and is also exchanging long
cablegrams with Washington.
An official telegram received at in
surgents' headquarters here an
nounces that General Morales at the
head Of a band OF insurgents has cap
tured Tortuga Orisi and Supoa, three
small towns on the Costarian frontier.
Morales proclaimed Estrada president
OF Nicaragua and continued his march
to attack the important town of Ri
vas.
The presence Of Americans here az
fords the people of the city a sense Of
great security. 1t is noted with salts
faction that since the arrival of the
Des Moines, General Vasutiez OF the
government forces near Rama has re-
doubled his efforts TO obtain a com
promise with Estrada. General rs.
trada now has 2,4OO men.
More U. S. Gunboats.
Washington, Dec. 1.-THE cruiser
Albany and the gunboat Korkton have
Joined the gunboat Vicksburg at CORN.
ton on the Pacific coast of Nicaragua
Their arrival last night was announced
to the navy department today. The
Albany has $50 blue jackets aboard
and the Yorxton 1856. These together
with the 1856 aboard the Vicksburg. are
county upon to protect American in
terests and American lives in and
around Corinto. 1t is understood that
the Vicksburg is in need OF coal and
should this need become pressing she
will go to Panama to replenish her
bunkers. All the marines to sail on
the Prairie for Panama or Nicaragua
have received orders to be aboard by
o'clock this afternoon. The Prairie
will probably sail shortly after that
hour, although her departure may be
delayed until tomorrow.
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Strikers Back to Work.

Between twenty and thirty switch
men who have been out on strike re-
turned to work today.
Fifteen Of these resumed their
places on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul road and the others were
scattered among the Great North
ern, Northern Pacific and Omaha rail-
roads. Some of them were members
Of the strikers grievance committee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and wednesday, colder
tonight Barometer 1884; maximum
temperature 26; minimum tempera-
ture %,
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WHAT OUR NEIGHBORS SAY
Equal Rights and Duties for Men and
Women In Vermont.
tFrom the Randolph Herald)

From the Randolph Herald)
Here In Vermont we have very limit
ed form of woman suffrage-the right OF
tax-paying women to vote In school meet
ings. 1t amounts to nothing. All prop
ositions looking toward All extension OF
woman suffrage in this state have been
on similar ba sig. II Il not fair OF right
TO women themselves. II the suffrage Is
10 he given them. why not the wnoic shot
at once? And to all women, not tho
favored few with taxable property. Treat
them just like men. Make them pay a
poll tax as men do-for the same reason
the benefit Of citizenship. GLOW many
would, we wonder. IL 1t were voluntary?
How many would Ike that as the price Of
suffrage? How many would enjoy going
TO Jail for its non-paymcnt. all for the
boon Of voting How many would not
prefer things MS they areD
Woman suffrage Is not future impos-
eibility; in fact. We believe II will come In
due time. But that will be when woman
is materially different than now in many
respects; when her hopes and aims and
ambitions in life are altered when her
condition changes to meet them. when
she really wants to vote. and Is prepared
to measure Up The duties and response
hiities that follow.
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meet with increased favor in the nvar
future. The Rutland Herald calls at
tcntion to this possibility when 1t
says:
An enthusiastic. apple grower from
tho Connecticut valley makes the
statement that Vermont is the ideal
state for apple culture. He declares
that the great orchards in the Cham
plain valley are the result, not Of un-
usual atmospheric conditions. as
many have believed, but rather Of
scientific knowledge Of orchardry and
the application of modern methods. 1t
Is true that a great many orchards in
tho Otter Creek valley are imperfect
~ cultivated. most of the yield being
left. in fact. to nature. Nature needs
to be assisted in these days, and every
farmer who owns Vermont orchard
ought to get in touch with better
ways of doing things When he does
no Will make money. a lot OF It, ana
lake brcezes won't even be missed"
In commenting on this statement
the Bratt'eboro Phoenix says:
This is as true of orchards on the
east side Of the State as of those on
the Champlain side. Every owner Of
an apple orchards in Windham county
ought to prune ana ronovatc every
tree that is worth saving and to cut
down all others and replace them with
young ones. 1t is the demand of the
times and if man really wakes up
to the work lie will find IL not only
profitable, but interesting and at
tractive-and this fall is a good time
to begin It,"
This Is excellent advice and II farm
ers In both the Champlain and Con-
nccticut valleys would adopt it and
act promptly they would soon be en-
joying largely increased revenue
from the sale of this luscious fruit.
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was Emeline l., Meaker Her life was
finished by the hangrnan's rome In March.
1888
A long period lapsed before the sen.
tence OF death was again carried out,
when next 1t was put into effect, s. n,
Bell. In January. 1902. passed to the great
beyond by ignominous death
Then a period OF life sentences reigncd
until Mrs, Mary Mabel Rogers was exc.
cuted In 1907.
1t has seemcd strange that the spirit o,
the law should, down the span of year,
between 1880 10 1906, be upheld In yuct
vacillating fashion as the records q,
punishment show. The explanation Of
this may be that one class Of authori.,o,
wish that the law shall be carried on, IN
the letter while another believe that cir.
cums'ances should govern the apn,lca.
ton
The attitude the law has taken Tim,
far Is somewhat devoid OF consistency,
and In order that its purpose be applied
with perfect fairness there should be M
deviation from the WAY ,he law reads.
Shifting from one method OF disposina
or murderers to another in tho case ~
murder In the first degree Is Bound "a
cause certain amount or disrespect for
the law. And II is no wonder.
state after State has tried n correct
It's method Of dealing out punishment "a
murderers OF the first degree only "a
find public continent Just as strong ons
way as another. On this account ons
method should be adopted and adhered
to,
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WHERE ONE LEAK -.


(TrOm the st. Adams Messenger)
While We arc so frequently dcploring
tho increase in tho burden of court ex-
rcnses in this state, and attrbuting the
larger cause to some law or another.
perhaps let rs stop long enough to read
in Tho burlington Free Press's account
Of the discharge Of the jury in the Eddy
murder case because dts members were
not kent together this significant SEN
tcnCc. tho mistake of Sheriff T.. c.
Fish. Of West Rutland In allowing two
sick jurors to remain in bed while tho
other ten went to dinner yesterday will
cost the State so.oOo"
without going into the merits OF this
particular case and merely employing it
as n text or reminder. It may be proper
70 ask the attorneys of the Vermont bar
whether there Is not very considerable
total unnecessary expense. In the ag-
greSate Of tho fourteen counties, that is
caused b. greater or less degree of in
competency on the part OF officials Of
the law Of various degrees and In no
small part by the dilatory practice or
even out and cut shlftessness OF some
OF their own brethren?
We have an easy-go-lucky way OF
choosing men for some places where they
can cost US n good deal Of money In one
day. we call It politics. 1t cannot truth
fully be called business. because no sem
sihle man would do his business that
way.
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achusetts william +. Villas Of WILSON,
sin, Don NJ. Dickinson of Michigan.
william c. whitney. Daniel Manning
and Smith NJ. Weed Of New York and
n acore Of similar men big in every
scnso OF the word and scattered over
the country,--llved to see his party
controlled by the lesser lights of dem
ocracy who looked like pigmies be-
side the valiant old political warriors
named.
signs are not wanting that the
in following after strange party gods,
and one of the most marked evidenccs
Of this is the tendency to recall to the
party leadership one of the old guard
Governor Judson Harmon OF Ohio
who was attorney general Of the Uni
ted states during the second admins
trntion of Grover Cleveland as Presi-
dent. While the national democracy
may reinstate some of the survivors
Of the old guard in power. there cre
no more Phelpses, no more Smalleys
in Vermont. There are stu strong,
able democrats in Vermont but they
lack the breadth of view, tho political
acumen. tho wide acquaintance. the
varied experience which made Mr..
Snsllcy in particular power in the
democratic councils Of the nation.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-11-18
nection Mr.. Shaw says:

nection Mr.. Shaw says:
L spoke of the difficulties In tho
way OF obtaining convictions against
oHenders. 1T Is seldom he said,
mat government employe is crook
ed but they live in an atmosphere
that Is unfriendly to the strict en-
rorcement OF the law. They meet no
ono but Importers agents and Gus
toms brokers. II they are invited to
dinner or to the theatre It II by the
representative of an importer. Then,
In addition, the administrative
machinery Is SO complicated that
when fraud is discovered it Is dif1cult
to get prompt action. and then, too,
the fraudulent importers are pretty
well organized. The large importers,
as rule, are honest and we relied
on them"
Mr.. Shaw laughingly referred -
Special Agent Parr, who unearthed
the sugar frauds. as having possibly
meant him in connection with the
protection of the sugar people. As a
matter Of fact the whole situation
is serious, and limitations are already
made In Washington that Congress can
not escape n thorough investigation
OF this whole matter.