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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
HIGH COST PROBE
BEGINS TODAY
WASHINGTON MERCHANTS BE.
FORE COMMITTEE MAKE CON-
TRAJECTORY STATEMENTS.

Washington. March s. - The select
senate committee today began it's in
vestigation into the causes of the
higher cost OF the necessaries of life.
Two witnesses, both Washington mer-
chants, testified before the committee
today, one stating that there had been
no increase in the price of meat pro-
ducts during the last five years and the
other declaring that the price of beef
had advanced is per cent and poultry
and pork so to 100 per cent during the
last ten years,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
Mae Woods Comment When
Told Of PIatt'S Death
WILL CONTINUE Her Fight
WOULD HAVE BEEN BETTER FOR
NE HAD HE DIED WARS AGO
PLATT FUNERAL WILL BE HELD
TOMORROW COFFIN BANKED
IN FLOWERS, SHIPPED toby.

Julesberg. Colo, March s.--"Thank
God" was the ejaculation of Mae
Wood when told of the death OF for
uler Sen. Thos C. Plat.
II shall continue my fight now as
the widow of Senator Plat" she add
ed, and / shall fight to the end
For two years, Miss Wood has lived,
almost alone on her ranch on the crest
Of hills that overlook the Platte river.
TT would have been better-far bet
ter--for me, had he died years ago,
she continued, after a pause.
win 1t alter my plans? don't yet
know. 1t will make no difference in
the prosecution of my appeal from the
verdict in the breach of promise case.
shall certainly prosecute that Against
the estate to the last ditch.
The new trouble I am having over
this ranch Is due entirely to the Platt
influence. He and his friends tried to
say that was insane and the wonder
is that they did not get me under lock
and key in a New York mad house"
PIael Funeral Tomorrow.
New York March s.-Massed with
banks of flowers the coffin containing
the body OF former Senator Thomas C.
Plat was conveyed this morning to
Owego. where the burial win take place
tomorrow Members of the family ac-
companied the coffin of the late sena-
tor to his old home.
The body was taken on special car
attached to the regular train. Brief
prayers were said today at the home
OF the ex-senator's son. Frank III. Plat,
and during the morning many friends
called.
Word came from the west today that
Mae C. Wood indicted for forgery in
connection with her suits against the
former senator to whom she declares
she was welded, intends laying claim
10 his estate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
NORMAL AMOUNT
OF old WHEAT
U. s. CROP EXPERTS ESTIMATE
t73,344,oo0 BUSHELS NOW IN
HANDS OF FARMERS.

Washington. March THE quantity
of 1909 wheat crop in farmers hands
March /, was about 23.5 per cent,
equivalent to 17S.S44,000 bushels, com
pared with 21.6 per cent (143.692, 900
bushels) of 1908 crop on hand March
j. 1909. and 23.S per cent (152.571 900
bushels) the average for the past ten
years. according to the crop report
ing board OF the department of agri-
culture.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08

KILLED in WRECK
GREAT NORTHERN GIVES OUT
REVISED LIST OF VICTIMS
OF GREAT cATAs-
TRoPHE.

wellington, Wash. March S.
Eighty seven people we're killed when
the Great Northern passenger train
was swept down mountain by an
avalanche last week, according to
revised list given out by the railroad
officials today.
Excavations in the gorge avalanche
were continued during the day. 1t was
expected more bodies would be found.
Exploration will begin tomorrow on
a more thorough scale when the track
from the east side of the Cascade
mountains is opened.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
ELEVATOR BURNED
At JESSIE, N. D.
GREAT WESTERN ELEVATOR TO-
TALLY DEsTRoYED-coNTAIN-
ED $4,000 BUSHELS OF
WHEAT.

Jessie, N. D.. March s.--The Great
Western elevator at this place was
totally destroyed by fire at o'clock
this morning. 1t contained $4,000 bush
els of wheat, which will be almost a
total loss. The elevator was valued at
$4,000. The cause is unknown. There
will be some salvage on the wheat
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
TRIPLE SHOOTING
OCCURS IN CHURCH
GIRL AND TWO MEN SHOT AND
SERIOUSLY INJURED BY
UNKNOWN MAN.

Huntington. w Va, March s.--News
Of a triple shooting which occurred
in church at Harveytown. Wayne
county, last night. reached here today.
An unidentified mar fired three bull
lets through the rear wall Of the United
Brethren church. Hattie Johnson, II
year old, was shot In the abdomans
Frank Cdell received a wound In the
shoulder, and Harrison Taylor carries
= bullet in the lead as result If the
shooting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
BOY KILLED IN
HOLD.UP GAME

Chicago. March S.-Thirteen- year old
Paul Swanson died here today as the
result of a bullet wound received while
playing ''hold-up man." His COM
panion in the game, Edward Sable, who
is of the same age. fired the shot by
accident.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08

Grand Forks, NJ D. March s.-PIan
OF an international league, sent out
from Brandon today is favored here,
providing Winnipeg Is willing to make
concessions which she has always re-
fused. A meeting will be called here
as soon as Winnipeg makes 1t known
what will be done there. While there
is no park on this side of the river.
Grand Forks enthusiasts are willing to
provide that If the Manitoba metropo-
lis will show some indication to do
business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08


by shooting in the legs. I'd good
deal rather be pinched for this than
for stealing. that's one sure thing"
Mrs. May Ware.
Informed through a presentiment
that her husband was untrue to her
May Ware, colored, wife Of = d. Ware
porter at the commercial club rooms
started out on a shooting expedition
this morning with the result that TheI-
ma Hess and Christine Hessey, colored
inmates of the Crystal Palace, were i'm :
jured, one perhaps fatally, with bullet
wounds.
The irste Ware woman made her
first appearance at the Massey man
sion in the hollow about s o'clock this
morning. Finding her husband there
drinking beer with the porter and the
Hessey woman, she few into a rage
and threatened vengeance. She left
the place and went directly to Front
street where she purchased a 32-caIi-
bre Iver Johnson revolver. Some trou-
BILE was experienced securing a weapon
Naftalin Bros. refusing to sell the
woman. The police were notified and
Captain Dahlgren started out in
search.
Arriving at the colored resort, the
Ware woman started in search of her
husbands affinity, who she was told,
was in Thelma Hess room on the sec
ond floor. She found the door shut and
demanded admittance. On being re-
fused she opened fire. The first bullet
went through the door panel and struck
the Hess woman in the groin. The bull
let went through the hip
or being Admitted to the room. thc
trader opened fire on the clothes
closet door, the Hess woman having
taken refuge In the small apartment
In an effort to escape the bullets.
Three shots were fired into the
closet door. one of which grazed the
colored girls knee as 1t whizzed
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Continued ON Page Eighth


Webster City, Ia, March S.--Esrly
yesterday a freight train wreck south
of this city tied up whole division.
A rear-end collision piled up an engine
and a dozen merchandise cars The
engine crew jumped and escaped in
jury. SO did the tralnmen. who were
i'm the caboose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
LEGAL AID FOR POOR
Charity Workers Engage a Portia for
New Department..

Minneapolis, March S.-"Not how
much we will charge to obtain a di :
vorce. but how little will 1t cost to keep
from needing one?" liz thes4 question
the enlarged legal aid department Of
the Minneapolis Associated Charities
will try to answer.
Miss Josephine Schain has been en-
gagged by the organization to conduct
the department. She will be in the
office from 9 to 10 a. I'M. Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. Her duties
are to give legal advice to the agents
and nurses in their work, and also adj
wise people who are unable to retain
an attorney.
There will be settle tent of wage
disputes, evictions, martial questions
loan shark troubles and the aim will
be to settle them all out of court. A
slight charge will be made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
ATTACKS PART
OF CONSTITUTION

Washington, March s.-The the FOUR
teonsh and fiftaersh amendments to
tho constitution we're null and void
was declared bya resolution introduced
by Reprasen tRtiye Sisson, of Missis- |
sippi, which directs the attorney gem
eral 10 submit the question 20 the
supreme ccuTt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
KNOX MARRIAGE
Is CONFIRMED
SON OF SECRETARY or STATE
SECRETLY UNITED TO MISS
MAY BOILER OF PRovI.
DENcE.

Burlington. VT, March s.--The mar.
riage of Phllandor c. Knox, tr.. the son
of the secretary of state, to Miss May
Boiler of Providence. was confirmed
here today with the fling Of the mar
riage certificate by Rev. G. G. Guthrie.
who performed the ceremony. Mr..
Guthrie refused today, as ne did last
night. to discuss the ceremony. which
he performed on Sunday evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08

The position that is taken by the
baseball magnates at Winnipeg will
decide the fate of the proposed Inter
national league, SO far as Fargo Is
concerned, according to the sentiment
gained by The Forum this afternoon,
when enthusiasts were consulted.
If the team owners at Winnipeg are
willing to make certain concessions in
the matter of percentages of receipts
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
POS7OFFICE BILL
PASSED BY HOUSE

Washington, March s.--The postofice
bill, carrying an appropriation aggre
eating s24I,eOO. 900, ar about $4,000 900,
more than the appropriations for the
current year was passed By the house
today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
international League
Is Favored at Brandon
Western Manitoba City Would Associate With Grand Forks,
Fargo and Winnipeg Reasonable Terms From
Peg All That Is Necessary
-FOUR TEAM LEAGUE THE BEST.

Brandon ESPECIAL Forum Very strong
that
with Winnipeg
Winnipeg. a ia vastly
is
be
n o
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
Former Governor Burke of N. D.
May Be on Jury to Try Negro

Kansas City No. March After attempt
jury here
month confessed girls room
the postponed until
the an
jury A. North
excused but judge Latschaw
armed deputies closely
~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
DaeIey 10 Appointed.

Washington, March s.--Richard
Daeley was today appointed post
master at Devils Lake. N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08

Philadelphia, March S.-Two men
have during the street car strike held
the situation practically in their own
hands. These are c. o. Pratt and Mr..
Murphy. Both are young men who
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08

love a scrap and tie picture taken
Just after Pratt was released from
jail, charged with melting to riot,
shows that they have the facult.- of
looking on the bright side of things.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
FILES BRIEF
WITH court
Claims That There Is No lie
gal Combine
ORAL ARGUMENTS MONDAY

LENGTHY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BY THREE GREAT LAWYERS,
PLACED BEFORE THE SUPREME
COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
CLAIM ISSUE IN CASE is
WHETHER OR NOT CHARGES OF
COMBINATION IN RESTRAINT
or TRADE ARE TRUE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
Crystal Palace Shot
Up BY CoIored Woman
May Ware Seeks Life Of Her Husbands Affinty-TwO Col
Ored inmates Of Massey Resort Injured BY Bullets
Christine Hessey Trapped in Closet
and BOmbarded

Il might just as we'll kill ten as
one. butfyou can't kill them people
by shooting in the legs. I'd good
deal rather be pinched for this than
for stealing. that's one sure thing"
Mrs. May Ware.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-08
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Wednesday: not
much change In temperature Baron
eter. 1908; maximum temperature. 24;
minimum temperature, lis.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20

I'VE tire. in time. of all things" said
Henry F. Dixey. at the Lambs in New
York. IT know a Utica farmer who got
caught in barbed wire fence, and had
70 stay there for six hours. He told me
afterward that he never got so tired OF
swearing in his life"
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20

Chase's next week viii prominently
feature the Eight Berlin Madcaps, who
will present the Berlin kindergarten
greatest teTpsicho-musicaI comedy ensem-
bic. said to be famous for its novelty.
mirthfulness, and charm. The added at
traction viii be Charles Loveuberg's cele-
brated Tuscany Troubadours. composed
Of noted grand opera artists from several
of the great organizations \ special
comedy addition wiz be Ed Wynn and Al
Lee. in their patter. parodies. and par
oXysms, entitled The Billiken Fresh
man. The Great Howard. with his
ludierously laughable Doctors Shop" is
another expected hit. Wormwoods Cir
Gus, with its monkeys riding a race on
real bicycles. its slmian clowns, and its
numerous other incidents provoking
screams Of glee. is under engagement.
MALTA and Bart, IN a genuinely eccentric
absurdity, called THE Baggage Smash
ers," are included in the list. Tsuda. in
aerial revolving triple balancing. and the
fine vitagraph pictures, United States
Army Maneuvers," are the remaining
numbers.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
me Beinzco-French Grand opera.

ne DcAAHCN~-1 NCAACA NFAMu OUGEas
The Belasco Theater announces a most
unusual attraction for next week when
the French Opera Company. of New
Orleans, NJ. Jules Layolle, director. will
give week OF standard opera in French
at what they term common sense
prices"
Any one who has visited the Louisiana
metropolis viii attest 10 the excellence
OF the operatie offerings at the old
French Opera House. This is the FIRST
season in many years that company
from that house has been sent on tour.
but so successful. both artistically and
financially, has the present season been
that NJ. Jules Layolle decided to return
10 the good old habit OF supplying the
nation with opera from the Southern
city. There are $50 persons in the COM
pany, including an orchestra Of sixty a
chorus Of forty. and a corps de ballet
Of fifteen. The list of principals is as
follows; Tenors. NM Escalais. Zoechi,
Nuibo, Deiaxe. and Geonrey; sopranos,
Mines. Demedy. ROLAND, Cahuzac. Al
land, Vincent, and Moreio: barytones.
NM Hensatto, Chandal. and Coulton;
mezzo-sopranos, Fierene. Sterckmsns,
and Mea bassos, Huberty. Cargue. La
Combe, and Lievens; premier danseuses.
Miles. Fabris. Hansens, and Codolini:
conductors. NJ. Tartanax and NJ Bona
fours; ballet master. Signor Rizzo.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
aChnntecIer News

A private cable has been received at the
Frohman offices in the Empire Theater
Building. New York. which confirms the
newspaper dispatches from Paris in re-
gard TO the American production of
"Chanteeler." This reads as follows:
Have closed option for 'Chantecler. =.
Intend New York production in autumn.
Contradict reports to contrary. Much
impressed. 'Chantecler' great poetic
drama, c. F." The status of ''Chante-
cler' in America is now as follows:
Charles Frohman owns the exclusive
dramatic rights. Duffield * Co., publish
ers. own the rights to publish the play
in book form in English, and Hampton's
Magazine owns the rights for magazine
publication OF the play in English. The
question of translation has not been
definitely settled. Maurice Rostand, the
poets son. has stated that he hesitates
about binding himself to devote the time
necessary to the work. Charles F'rohman
and Mr., Dufield are therefore consider
ing the possibility of uniting in the
preparation of an exceptionally careful
and scholarly translation
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
MISS ANGLIN's BREAK"

Did Not Know Etiquette of CeyIOn.
When Miss Margaret Anglin and her
sister were travelling through India last
Christmas they carried with them letters
Of introduction to several English gov
errors of the various presidencies, which
they found were extremely useful, as
they were thus enabled TO observe India
from native as well as from social
standpoint.
In Ceylon the travellers had the distin-
guished honor Of being presented by the
governor OF the island at the court of the
Maharajah of Rhodipore, one OF the
most powerful native princes on the
island. The day following the Official
presentation OF the two ladies at the
Maharaiah's court his hlghness. follow
ing the custom Of his state, made an
official call upon Miss Ang!in and her
sister at their hotel in Handy. The eti-
quette OF the natives is that when a
prince pays a call he must be asked by
his host TO retire at the conclusion Of
the visit The governor of Ceylon omit
ted TO advise Miss Anglin OF this impor-
tant point. and after his highness. who
spoke English fuentiy. had exhausted
the small talk concerning India and
America an awkward pause ensued.
Presently he began TO wriggle about in
his chair, and his secretary, who accom-
panied him, seemed extremely uncom-
Portable. The conversation became desuI-
tory and ultimately lapsed into a de-
pressing silence, until the Maharajah sur
prised his hostess by suddenly sprirging
10 his feet and imploring permission to
take his departure, II was not until Miss
Anglin went to say good-by to the gov
ernor of Ceylon that she understood the
innocent breach of court manners that
she had perpetrated
Apropos Of Miss Anglin's stay in In
dia, when in Colombo she was prevailed
upon to visit q native seer. who recalled
many incidents in her life and made
number of hsttering predictions as to her
future. That these wise men, have
connections in many parts OF the world
is established by the many letters Miss
Anglin has received from East Indian
mahatmas. so called, who. since she has
been playing In "The Awakening of
Richie have written requesting an OPP
portunity 10 look further into her future,
which Miss Anglin believes Is doing quite
well for itself without their assistance.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
Casino-ContInuous Concert.

A last opportunity will be afforded the
public at the Casino continuous Sunday
concerts this afternoon and evening TO
hear the juvenile song birds. Miss Dor
othy and Master Ellis Armstrong. who
have been the idols of all attendants at
the Casino the past week. In their ap-
pearance with Rutan and their remark
able singing and conception Of their work
they have won the hearts of all who have
seen them. At the reception yesterday
afternoon on the stage OF the theater
which was arranged especially for the
children OF the city, they were the recipi-
ents OF much praise and the good wishes
Of a large and appreelative audience.
They viii appear at both afternoon and
evening concerts. Others OF last weeks
bill viii appear
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
"ALLKID CAST"
New York Sees Children Play "Alins
Jimmy Valentine"

Jimmy Valentine"
wsllack's Theater Friday afternoon
was the scene OF the oldest performance
ever given in theater, a performance
OF Atlas Jimmy Valentine" by an all
kid cast. for the benefit of the Summer
Home for Working Girls, of which branch
of University Settlement work Mrs. James
6peyer is the active head In the grown
up ''Alias Jimmy Valentine" are two chill
dren famed as the cleverest juvenile actors
on the stage-Donald Gallaher, who plays
Bobby. and Alma SedIey. who is the
Kitty. Bobby accidentally locks Kitty
in the vault Of the bank. and her pre-
dicament moves Lee Randall, alias Jimmy
Valentine to open the lock without the
knowledge of the combination. The
saves the childs life, but It exposes
Jimmy's criminal ability to a detective
who has accused him but has been bIuff-
ed of.
In the all-kid version. Donald took the
part OF Jimmy Valentine, while little
Alma appeared as Rose Lane, Jimmy's
sweetheart Costumes had to be made
specially for the little folks, and the ward
robe department of the Liebler & Com
pany establishment has been kept busy
fixing up tiny convict suits. long dresses
with real trains on them for the ladies"
frock coats for the governor and the
banker. and all the rest Of the things that
go with a regular performance OF the
great play.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20

st Elmo as q picture play. is now
being featured In the moving picture
houses.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20

Nat Goodwin viii star in ''The Prodigal
Father" By owen Davis.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20

Announcement is made that Capt Fritz
Duquesne, who lectured here recently on
East Africa, the Wonderland Of Roose-
velts Hunt" VIII repeat his lecture to-
night at the Columbia Theater at SIS
O'Clock. The story which Capt. Duquesne
tells is thrilling and through it all he is
the principal actor. The pictures which
are thrown upon the screen are most
wildly illustrative Of his story and serve
to carry one into the very heart of the
land Of Rooseveit's hunt. His pictures
are beautifully colored and are OF his
own accomplishing. Doubtless there is no
other man in the world so well fitted 10
bring to America the story OF the Afri-
can wonderland as is this young Boer
soldier. hunter. and writer.
Capt Duquesne has won distinction as
a soldier in both the BOer and the Congo
wars and at a very early age was a vet
eran of the Kaffir wars
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
Kew NntlonnI-Nfnrfe Temne.t.

Penelope" in which Miss Marie Tenn
pest is announced TO appear at the New
National Theater Easter week. is com
edy by ", Somerset Vaughan. the au-
thor OF Lady Frederick" and Jack
Straw" which were seen here last sea
son. and of Mrs Dot" in which Miss
Billie Burke Is 10 appear here later this
spring. Like all Mr.. Maugham's pieces,
Penelope" is said to be the highest kind
Of froth. but there is an underlying pur-
pose that gives it weight and solIdity.
Its theme is the application Of patience
10 an acute domestic crisis. Miss Tenn
pest innpersoRated a young wife whose
husband has gone philandering with a
pretty grass widow. Her father suggests
a method by which she can reclaim him
and she follows It to success The role
gives Miss Tempest some splendid OPP
portunities, Of which. OF course, she
makes the most She is to be supported
by an English company, the same one
that appeared with her IN the play for
more than two years in London.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
ENTERTAINMENTS TONIGHT.
Academy sunday Concert.

An attractive programme has been ar
ranged for the popular concert TO be
given at the Academy tonight. At the
head of the bill viii be Sam Edwards.
one Of the Three Original Musketeers,
who will be heard in the latest songs.
The management has also been able to
secure for this performance the we'll
known monologist, Bert Williams. One
of the chief features of the concert will
be the favorite character comedian team
OF Collins s. Collins. presenting a humor-
Gus specially. IN addition 20 this re-
markable programme there will be added.
as usual, many fine motion pictures,
varied in subject to suit all tastes and
thrown clearly and without wavering
upon the screen.
The Washington herald., 1910-03-20
Masonic Auditorium.

The management Of the Masonic
Auditorium has made special arrange
ments for the Lenten season in the
policy Of up-to-the-minute moving pie
lures and refined singing acts.
Picture subjects of particular interest
10 the Lenten season will be shown with
the usual Auditorium speciality Of travel
scenes. interviewer with dramatic and
comedy subjects.
The entire picture subjects Will be
changed every evening.
These entertainments begin every even
ing at 1880 and continue until 1890.