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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
REHABILITATE
STRICKEN CITY
PARIS COMMENCES GIGANTIC
CLEANING UP-FLooD STU
ALTON IMPROVES, VERY
RAPIDLY.

Paris Feb. 2.--The flood situation
continues to improve rapidly. Except
in the Javel quarter, the twelfth Ar
reimbursement and few isolated spots
on the left bank of the river Seine
the waters have almost wholly re-
ceded from the streets of Paris. The
retreating waters have exposed to
view great gaps in the pavements.
while stranded boats and scattered
wreckage indicate now far the river
wandered from it's normal course.
Work of disinfection and restoring
the transportation system is proceed
ing energetically, but the progress is
necessarily slow. 1t will be many days
and probably weeks before the tele-
graph and telephone systems and the
surface railways and railroads lines
are again on normal basis.
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Grain opipiors.

Bartlett. Patten g. Co.-The buyer OF
wheat on weak spots seems to have a
more comfortable time than the short
sellers as rallies are quick while de-
Clines are slow.
Clement Curtis Co--Prefer the long
aide of wheat and think corn has seen
the bottom on this break.
walter Fitch e. Co--Would favor
trading for scalping profits giving pref
erence to purchases on the dips.
Logan e. Bryan-Unless some new
elements of strength enter into the sit
uation corn is likely to prove rea-
sonably safe sale on such swells as
the market had before the close yes
terday.
Shearson Hammill e. Co. - Light
wheat stocks, the lack Of accumulation
notwithstanding the increased move
ment continues to put the short in an
uncomfortable position and until the
Chicago market advances to a point
where It can safely compete with other
markets and enlarge it's supplies this
situation will continue to exist.-H. w.
Co
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Moorhead Department
ium In st. Paul where she has been
undergoing treatment
EAST SIDE NOTES.


| The marriage of Herman Nehring
and Miss Lena Kaplixt, former resi- :
dents Of Otter Tail county, but now OF
williams county, N, d., occurred in
Fergus Falls Tuesday morning.
The story is told Of a rural mail car.
rfer who drove up to a mail box on a
cold day and put his hand in expecting
to find some loose pennies, but instead
found fat capon which the farmer had
placed there for him.
Atty. Charles Loring Of Crookston is
In Toronto, Canada, on business con
nected with a very important legal
matter.
The ladies Of the Conversational
church were entertained this afternoon
by Mrs. J. j. frost. The programme
related to missionary matters. Miss
Hutchinson contributed vocal solos and
| Mrs. A. NJ. Hopeman read very in
teresting paper on settlement work in
Minneapolis.
Today and tomorrow the county
treasurer win be collecting taxes at
ulen and Thursday he will be at Hit
terdal
VIM. Wilkinson, manager of the
Beggs potato warehouse at Deer. Greek.
Otter Tail county has handled since
Oct. /, 1,s75.000 pounds of potatoes.
Fifty-four carloads have already been
| shipped, thirty-f five of which were of
the Triumph variety, contracted by the
company at % cents per bushel The
| remainder brought the farmers mar
ket price. About three carloads still
are in the warehouse.
Noble Grand Freeman of the odd
Fellows lodge urges a full attendance
of members at the meeting tonight
Arrangements are to be made In the
matter of proper action for taking
part in the obsequies, on Friday, for
the late Brother Simonson.
Lawrence Wright, representing
Beck & Wright, left this afternoon
for a trip over the entire 500 system
In Minnesota and North Dakota, max
ing the start at Detroit.
Friends of Hugo Field are receiving
interesting picture cards which indi-
cate that he and his bride are having
the time of their lives on their honey
moon trip. Cards this morning bore
the Washington, d. c., postmark, and
one to County Attorney johnson
showed the interior of washington's
death chamber in the home at Mount
| Vernon.
Justice Malloy has committed Will
lam Dahl to the county Jail for twenty
days, the penalty for using threaten
| ing language to John Morgan who
is well advanced in years. The defend
ant is a quarrelsome and worthless
character and mad no money to pay
fine.
Miss A. Iverson OF Lake Park was
submitted to an operation, at the Oar
row hospital today, for appendicitis.
1t was stated today that Alexander
Davidson has sold his business, the
U and saloon, to A. L. Rasmussen.
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Boston, Feb. 1.-Two navy men are
to be court martialed and much hard
feeling has been aroused, all over a
pretty Chicago girl who entirely with
out her knowledge was the innocent
cause. It was at a dance on Dec. IL,
that the trouble finally came to head
At this dance, DR.. Edward Spencer
Cowles says he was insulted and as
saulted by Paymaster George Percival
Aud of the United States receiving
ship wabash. and Passed Assistant
Surgeon Ansey Hamilton Rohnett 1t
was alledeg today that the real storm
center of the trouble was Miss Dorothy
Hesler of Chicago.
Her father was DR.. Hesler who was
a surgeon in the army.
Miss Hesler was visiting in Boston
at the time of the incident at the
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IHIJS DQROZ7I E5ZER.

dance which has led to the order foa
the court martial of Mr.. Aud and Dr.
Robnett, and she received much at
tention from the young men OF the
navy and also from DR.. Cowles and
his wife.
No improprieties on the part OF DR..
Cowles are alleged by the friends Of
Mr.. Aud and DR.. Robnett, but they
are said to have resented REMARKS
which are attributed by them TO pT.
Cowles and on that account decided to
drive him from the navy yard dances.
DIR. Robnett particularly. It is said,
resented the disappearance OF q photo
graph of Miss Hesler which DIR. COwles
had taken and was not able 70 Gnd
when asked to return it
Just how Mr.. Aud was drawn into
the controversy which resulted I'm .
dlsgraceful fight is not clear. unless
it was as a friend of DR.. Robnett.
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JUDGE REFUSES TO
DISMISS MRS. FORD
DEFENSE CLAIMS PROSECUTION
REFUSED TO OBEY COURT
oRDER-DECIsIoN NOT
FINAL,

Cincinnati, o., Feb. 2.-The trial of
Mrs Jeanette Stewart Ford for al
legged blackmail was continued here
today. Judge James Swing declining
to stop the proceedings on motion of
the defense to dismiss because Prose-
cutting Attorney Hunt refused to obey
the court order and furnish the de-
tense with transcript of the grand
jury testimony of Charles L. WARM
ner.
The decision Is not final, Judge
Swing stating that the point at issue
is involved in a case pending before
the supreme court of the state. and
until that is decided he would hold the
matter in allegiance.
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victim OF PARALYSIS
Knud Simonson Suceumbed Last Night
Following a Weeks Sickness-Was
Respected Old Timer.

o. Knud Simonson, one of the oldest
residents of the city, sucCumbed to
paralysis, with which he was stricken
a week ago today, late last night. He
was SO years of age and is survived
by a wife and brothers, who live al
Osakis. There were no children by the
union. The funeral will be held Fri
day afternoon from the Norwegian Luz
theran church.
Mr.. Simonson was native Of Den
mark. For some time he had charge
of the gates at the Fourth street cross
ing of the Northern Pacific, and prior
to that he had been In the second hand
business and once had a jewelry shop
He held memberships in the l. o. o. r.
A. o. II. w. and the Degree of Honor
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Li>.nrnnnI Markets,

Liverpool, Feb. 2.--The wheat mar
ket was affected at the opening by the
unexpected steadiness in America yes
terday and values were u 3s higher.
Following the opening and during the
remainder Of the morning the market
was under pressure of heavy realizing
and values declined ss6% from the
opening. Selling was prompted by the
increasing offers of Argentine wheat
and the fact that the La Plata steam
ers just sailing are from 3@6d lower.
Stocks here has shown a material in
crease and the demand Is quiet with
cargoes generally offered Sd lower.
Spot markets are easy and Argentine
futures showed material decline yes
terday. At midday the market was
weak and q a u lower than yesterday.
Corn was dull with prices unchanged.
The strength in America yesterday was
offset by freer Plata offers.-Broom-
hall
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Live Stock Receipts.

Chicago. Feb. 2.-Estimated-Ho
$4,000; left over, 1435; prospects
strong 20 sc higher Light, SS.20g
$50. mixed, SS.250S.70; heavy, $4,000
.8.72; rough, sS.3O6s.45. Cattle, 10000.
10@15c higher sheep, $4,000; strong
to loo higher.
Omaha, Feb. 2.-Estimated-Hog
$500; cattle 5000: sheep, $500
Kansas City, Feb. ESTIMATED
Hogs. 1000; cattle, 1000: sheep. 5000
South st. Paul, Feb 2.-Hogs, Is
GOO, $50 $780, cattle 800 10 to Is cents
higher; sheep, 200; hogs cents
higher.
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TRINITY SOCIETY
ELECTS OFFICERS
ACTING PRESIDENT sHURsoN or
coNcoRnIA COLLEGE CHOSEN
PRESIDENT OF CHURCH Or
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES AR
RANGES A LECTURE,

A large and enthusiastic meeting Of
the Mems society Of Trinity church
was held last night at the home of
Henry O, Shurson, acting president of
concordia college. The reports re-
fiected much useful work has been
done by the society and that the affairs
are in splendid shape After the rou-
tine business had been disposed Of the
chair announced that the election of
officers for the ensuing year would be
proceeded with and the following was
the result:
President--H. q. Shurson.
Vice President-Rev. John Peterson.
Corresponding and Recording Secre-
tary-Jorgen p. Hertsgaard.
The officers named will also comprise
the executive committee,
The extension committee was made
up as follows: M. o. Wentzell, o. e.
Flaten, B. M. Hanson, o. o. Biertness,
A. II. VIII, T. FL. Dahl and A J. Norby.
The committee on entertainment was
elected as follows; Prof. O. j. Herts-
gard, julius c. Johnson and Prof. B. j.
Martin; and the committee to audit
accounts, Messrs. Ole Tonning and A.
j. Norby.
Today the entertainment committee
announced that a lecture had been ar
ranged for by Prof. G. o. Solberg of
st. Olaf college, Mortified, and would
be delivered March / at Concordia col
lege. The subject would be The School
of Life.
During a social hour after the meet
ing Miss Romsdahl contributed appro-
pirate vocal selections to accompani-
ments played by Miss Olson and the
latter also gave a piano solo, features
highly appreciated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
RECOVER FoR BARN.
Civil Action in Which Lake Township
Parties are involved.

The case of L. c. Sundstrom against
Daniel Mcdonald was started in the
district this morning, following. the
disposal of the Snider case The par
ties in this case are from Lake town
snip. Sundstrom is represented by
Stambaugh G. Fowler while Mcdonald
is represented by Engerud Holt e.
Frame. The PLAINTIFF sues to recover
the value of a barn which burned and
for which the defendant Is held re-
sponsible
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
STATES WITNESS
IS MURDERED
RANK CORRUPTION is UNcoV-
Erred IN ELECTION HELD IN
THE PHILIPPINES.

Manila. Feb. 2.--One Of the principal
witnesses for the government in it's
investigation of the extensive election
frauds in Laguna province was muir
dered after he had made damaging
statements on the stand. 1t is claimed
that those who were responsible for
the corruption at the polls inspired
the murder
AS a result of the inquiry, the gov
eminent threw out the claim of Gen.
Cables, who was long governor of La
guna, and who contested the election
after his defeat last November had
been announced. The contest devel-
oped that there had been widespread
bribery Of election officials and other
corruption at the polls.
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Attamntad Suicide.

Monday morning, shortly after 8
o'clock Miss Edith Geddes. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Dave Geddes, pioneer
residents of Polk county, and living
not far from Key West, northwest of
Crookston, made an attempt at ending
her life by cutting her throat. Despond-
ency over ill-health Is given as the
cause for the attempt at ending her
life. Miss Geddes, who is % years of
age, has been i'll for several years and
just Saturday returned from = sanitar-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC
At Federal Pen
WEST VA. CONVICT is DEAD AND
ANOTHER is DYING-IMPURE
WATER THE CAUSE,

Leavenworth Kas, Feb. Am cpl
demic of typhoid fever has broken out
in the federal prison here. Richard
Bruno of West Virginia, is dead from
the disease. Eugene Ross of Oklahoma
is dying and several others are serious
ly i'll.
There are nine patients in the hos
pital with the malady. The prison ply
stefan attributes the disease to impure
water.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
TURNED OVER new LEAF
Alleged Wife Deserter Promises to Get
Busy and Take Care Of His
Better Half.

Tho case OF the state against A.
l.. wilkins charged with desertion of
his wife was heard today before Judge
III. F. Miller According to the story
Of the defendant he came here as =
brakeman hut did not desire to go
10 work during the strike. For time
he held position In machine house.
but later devoted his entire time to
theatriCals, being associated with a
dramatic club. In the meantime the
wife was taken in at the Florence
Crittenton nome. Wilkins stated that
he was offered job and promised. If
given a chance, that he would make
good. The case was accordingly adj
journed until Feb. 10.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
START INQUEST TODAY
Coronsr's Jury Meets This Afternoon
to Investigate the Death of
Sophie Gaare.

The adjourned inquest touching the
death of Sophie Gaare, who was killed
two weeks ago by falling off the north
bridge, was convened at the city hall
this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Coroner
Vincent wants the matter disposed of,
and the Improvement in the condition
of Cinnamon, the principal witness,
warranted the coroner calling the jury
together this afternoon.
Cinnamon was told os the death of
the girl by DR.. Humphrey at noon to-
day. The man was much surprised,
and became very much detected.
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act.

Answers: Mr.. p. came home very
late the other night from political
meeting. In the hall he kicked up
rather row, growing and swearing
to himself till his wife called to him
from upstairs:
What's the matter, my dear?"
"Matter-hic--is," Mr.. p. shouted,
that there's two hatracks here, and I
dunno which one to hang my hat on
But you've got two hats, haven't
your" said Mrs, F., soothingly. Hang
one on each rack, and come up to bed.
You're tired"
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td
d ta Z. y,
aa there being
Fewer 70 prices
2 Us tsa worked i'm . very
vabffaa movement
I. sbt He 70 tvy TIL,
cast denaG, oro limited and tha mill
Il & stu nr3r I, iirt. Tbs decline t'taE
NAY possibly bc oyerdonc bu be sit
ugtion does not lock as IL there was
much aelll for q permanent upturn. We
have advised sales on the bulges and
still believe the market Is goine lower
with Hght stocks here there should he
sharp rallies from time TO time but nm
less there is a radical change In The
situation the decline can so much fur
ther Receipts here wilt run big for the
next two months provided the weather
does not check the movement aud
srocks will increase literally from now
on. -Chas. r. Lewis e. Co.
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ENGAGED AN ASSISTANT.


Board Engages Assistant in Depart
nnsnt of Expression and Oratory.
At regular meeting of the board of
education last night Superintendent
Edwards was authorized to secure the
services. for two months at least, of
an assistant in the department of ex-
preston, oratory and debate There is
considerable work to be done in the
department named requiring more
time than the superintendent and Miss
Newman has been able to devote to
the proper training of the several con-
testants who are to enter the different
oratorical affairs which the high school
is expected to take part. the Journal
and the Huntoon cups, etc.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
POSTAL BANK BILL DEBATED
Point Made That Present Bill Favors
The National Banks.

Washington, Feb. 2. = Unavailing
criticism of the bureau of forestry led
by Representatives Model of Wyoming
and Taylor of Colorado was the chief
feature of the proceedings of the
house yesterday. Tie agricultural ap-
preparation bill continued before the
house throughout the day and con-
sideration will be resumed tomorrow.
The entire time of the senate was
devoted to a discussion of the postal
savings bank bill Senator Davis de-
clared that the bill as it stood was in
the interest of national banks, while
Senator Smith of Michigan thought
the measure might prove plague in
stead of a blessing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
G. A. R. CHIEF COMING
Post During Latter Part
of March.

On March % Fargo will receive a
visit from Commander Samuel r. Van
SAINT, head of the National G. A. r.
This information was received by
members OF the local post yesterday.
The local post is already planning a
big reception with a fine programme,
while the commander is here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
SHOCK CAUSES DEATH
Mrs. Grace knipe Of Sykeston, NJ. D.
Sueeumhs at Local
Hospital.

Mrs. Grace Knipe, aged %. died
at local hospital yesterday from the
shock following surgical operation.
She is survived by her husband and
parents. The remains will be shipped
tomorrow to Inkster the home OF her
parents, by Undertaken ]. N. Gard.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
BEARDED MAN IDENTIFIED.
mad Magician" Thought to BE Muir.
derer of NJ. Y. Boys,

New York, Feb. g. Herbert ].
Dennison, a former inmate of an asy-
lum, and styled by the police the
Mad Magician" was positively iden-
titled this afternoon by John Freder-
icks. a young pressman. as the beard :
ed man who shot him in the Bronx.
on Jan. g. The shooting occurred with
in two miles of the place where Rob-
ert Tomas and Arthur Shibley, S-year-
old boys, were fatally shot four days
later. Dennison is also held as a sus-
pect for these crimes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
New York Gossip.

New York. Feb. 2.-American stocks
in London heavy, Il a Il below parity.
Fisk & Robinson. bankers. fail for
$1,000, 000 on account of inability Of
finance Buffalo and such commit
ments.
Stock Exchange governors act today
in Lathrop and Hasktns case
Gas companies reluctantly accept
up state pub :, service commissions
stipulation for heat instead Of light as
q future test for gas.
French foods subsiding but no trust
worthy estimates of the extent Of the
loss available.
New York Central conference with
It's labor collapses without reaching a
settlement on wage question.
London market generally heavy.
Consols for money, &c lower at
size, lowest price since 1907.
Trunk line differential fight settled
and rate war may be avoided.
Rumor Of dividend on Central
Leather common revived.
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Stock Opinions,

6. 3. Chaplin & Co.: We think
stocks are a sale on all the bulges.
Finley, Darrell & Co.: Stocks do
not hold their rallies as they should
II is evident there is liquidation from
important places. Until the market
shows a distinct change of tone, we
believe that stocks should be sold on
the rallies.
Miller & Co.: We see little leason
10 expect a definite change in trend
in our market in the immediate future.
we are still inclined to the view that
activity wherein 1t develops will be at
the expense of prices.
Clement. Curtiss g. Co.: Stock mar
ket still looks heavy though given
some support by the low rate of
money. On any increase in the
money rate prices will begin to de-
scend.
Logan a. Bryan: The fact that sup
port is being rendered in certain quar-
tsrs serve to irnpart g. better feeling
in special issues particularly after re-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
FEBRUARY 2s CHOSEN
AS A DAY OF PRAYER

Washington, Feb. 2.-The fourth
Thursday in February, it is a.
nounced, has been selected by the
National observation-disclosures as
ISOLATION as a. day of prayer, to be
observed by members of every
evangelical church in this country.
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cent declines. but taken as a whole
the factors responsible for the recent
upsettlement are still Of character
TO warrant the exercising of caution.
Farson Son e Co.: AS 1t does not
appear that any more stock will be
disIodged at this level and present
selling looks so much like bear drives
VIC would take the long side for moder-
ats profits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02
ROYAL Substitute.

Washington Herald: The new king
of the Belgians was once a newspaper
reporter" notes the Savannah News.
This. presumably, is his kingly substi-
tute for not having been born in log
cabin,
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A Triumnh for Justice.

Rochester Post Express: Chauffeur
married to suffragette,' is the head
line in an esteemed contemporary. Who
shall say that sometimes the gods do
not mete out justice!
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An expenditure which you make for
advertising. except that which you
make for newspaper advertising, will
make your competitors happy.
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Boston Transcript: She Mrs. Globe
is always so ready to express SYM
pathy.
He Yes: It's such a pleasure to the
dear lady to find her friends in posi-
ton to be sorry for.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-02-02

Nine-tenthg OF the men in this city
who could give you a position are read
ers Of the situation wanted ads in this
newspapers
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Great Britain Infrinulno.

Chicago News: Cannot we charge
Great Britain q royalty for using the
tarif question az q campaign issue?
Evening journal., 1910-03-08
HARD WORK FOR
JEFF ON APRIL |
Big FelIOwWill Start Regular
Training on That Date

BY United Press Leased SPECIAL Wire
Los ANGELES, March S.-Regular
training for James j. Je1ries viii be-
gin on April 1 in preparation for the
big battle of July 4. according TO am
announcement made today after a con-
ference with Sam Berger and some
of the men who will be with him In
the camp. The training quarters win
be in the Santa Cruz mountains, some
distance south of san Francisco. and
not far from the coast
Sam Berger, Farmer Burns and Bob
Armstrong will open the camp with
Jon Frank Gotch and Jim Corbctt
will join the party early in May. JEFF
fries today reiterated his denial that
there has been any difficulty between
him and Corbett and insists that he
will have the assistance of tile former
champion i'm training for the big bout
Jem is still doing preliminary train
ing here. lie was on the road for
eight miles yesterday and cooled OFT
by chopping down Eucalyptus tree
which his mother wishe dto have rec
moved from her yard.