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New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
OLD FIRM ASSIGNS.
Fifth AUenue Je1ceIlers GiUe
Up Struggle.

The corporation of Chester Billings &
Son, dealers in diamonds and jewelry at
Fifth avenue and 34th street. which has
been established for seventy years. made
an assignment yesterday afternoon to
John S. Darcy, its secretary. A peti-
tion in bankruptcy filed against the firm
at about the same time in the United
States District Court is reported TO show
liabilities of 100000 and assets between
that sum and 100000
The firm. which is capitalized at $500
COO suffered considerably in the panic Of
1907, and it's rating was withdrawn last
June, when the business was placed in
the hands of trustees for liquidation
1t was said then that the company had
assets of S1.1OO.OOO and liabilities of
100000. During liquidation the trus-
tees agreed TO an extension until Feb
ruary of this year. But the business
failed to grow to any extent, it is said.
and the proceedings yesterday we're the
result.
c. H. Payne. an attorney. fled the Pc
tition in behalf of several creditors.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
FORTUNE AWAITS HIN
Son of Gen. T. ". Sherman,
Long Missing SOUGHT.

Newport, R. L. Jan. 20.-A fortune is
awaiting Wilson Shannon Sherman. for
merly a member Of Newport's wealthy
and exclusive summer colony, who
dropped out of sight Of his relatives here
several years ago. To-day Chief of Po-
lice Crowley received a communication
from Washington attorney asking for
news Of the whereabouts OF Sherman
and stating that a, large sum of money
was being held for the lost heir
The missing man was the only heir of
his father, General Thomas West Sher-
man. L. 8. A. whose death here in 1879
was followed soon afterward by that of
his wife The son inherited all the Sher-
man estate. which was large, Since his
departure from here nothing has been
heard of him. He is believed to have
gone South.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
SMART LAD IS ELLIS.
Although Only One Day Old He Saved
His Mother from Deportation

Ellis Ouat' husky Syrian boy. enc day
old, came to the defence OF his mother
yesterday at Ellis Island and saved her
from deportation In spite OF his youth.
he fooled the whole special inquiry board
Ellis is an American citizen, having been
born on Ellis Island. which is in the sacred
precincts Of federal territory. BY birth
he is eligible to the Presidency of these
United States. but that is not Worrying
him just now
Mrs. Ouat came here alone She said
her husband would arrive in three months
when he had disposed of some property in
Syria. But three months is too long for
the immigration officials TO wait and II
was decided 10 deport her. but as the bow
Is an American citizen he cannot be de-
ported. nor can the mother be separated
from her son.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
ALL FOR H4RMONY
Insurgents and Regulars
Pledge Support to President.
IFron The Tribune Rureau

IFrom The Tribune Bureaul
Washington, Jan 2o.-Both regular
and insurgent leaders gave assurances
to-day that for a time at least there
will be cessation of strife and internal
chickering's in the House and that the
Presidents legislative programme will
be Immediately and energeticalIy con-
sidered
The Interstate Commerce COMMITTEES
will hear number of railroad men next
Thursday, and on the following Monday
will grant hearings to the traffic asso-
Citations on railroad legislation. From
then on the hearings will be continuous
until the committee is ready TO report
a bill. II Is said that rate legislation
will be the first OF the Presidents i'm
portant recommendations to come before
the House.
The Public Lands Committee has al
ready begun consideration Of the con-
servation bills thus far introduced. but n
report on them is not expected for soma
weeks. There seems TO be little ho,a
for the federal Incorporation bill al
though II will be considered thoroughly
by the Judiciary COMMITTEES. Postal sav-
ings bank legislation will not be takan
up by the Committee on Postofices ana
Post Roads until the appropriation bill
is out of the way.
Harmony for the sake of the nar,v
and for the sake OF pleasing President
Taft seems TO be the watchword OF both
elements
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
SUING A CARDINAL.
Teachers Association of France
Brings 4ctiOn.

Rheims, France. jan 20.-The first OF
the suits brought by the Public School
Teachers Association against the bishops
who signed the episcopal letter warning
Catholic parents that the teaching In
the public schools teopardized the relig-
icus belief of their children came to trial
to-day.
The defendant, Cardinal Ludovig
Henry Lucon. Archbishop Of Rheims, at
tired in his ecclesiastical garments and
wearing the scarlet beretta, was pres
ent.
NJ Hesse, the attorney for the teach
ers' association, stated that his clients
we're not animated by a spirit of ven
seance, their sole object being TO defend
themselves against attacks designed to
destroy their authority and cripple the
public schools.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
DOG EATS TERR4PIN
" ears q S15 900 Diamond
Collar at Natal Feast.
IBy Telegrarh 10 The Trihune-

Baltimore, Jan. 20.-Wearing a dia-
mond collar valued at $4,000, Dixie, the
pet black-and-tan dog of Arthur Wal
lenhorst. a Baltimore jeweller, perched
proudly on a high chair at a feast given
last evening by his master in honor of
the dogs eleventh birthday. A number
of Mr.. Wallenhorst's friends were pres
ent.
Maryland duck and terrapin were
served. and Dixie got some OF the
choicest bits. He barked his approval OF
the celebration. Mr.. Wallenhorst made
the jewelled collar for Dixie himself. 1t
contains several hundred stones, vary
ing in weight from 1-16th TO full carat
Dixie only recently completed q tour Of
the world with his master.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
BIG REWARD FOR AN EGG
Wicked Man Kidnaps Embryo Of
spring of $4,000 Hen at Wlkes-Bsrre
IBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

IBy Telegraph TO The Tribune
Wilkes Barre. Penn. Jan. 0-There was
CONSERVATION to-day at the Scranton pouI-
try show when il was discovered that an
egg laid this morning by the $4,000 prize
winning Orpington hen Lady Washington
had been stolen from the coop in which she
is kept.
F. o. Megargee. the owner OF the hen.
has offered a large reward for the return
OF the egg, and the police are searching for
the thief. A special policeman guards the
hen II is believed that several persons
were in the plot TO steal the egg. and that
they crowded around the coop so that the
man who took IL could not be seen by the
guard.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
MAY BAR GLOBE TRoTTERs.
Law May Keep the Cleveland S Passen-
gers from San Francisco.

San Francisco, Jan. 2o.-The Hamburg
American steamship Cleveland. with $50
passengers froli New York. is due In this
mort in a few days. and customs officer.
have asked Washington whether the land
ing of her passengers here would be a.
y,olation of the coastwise navigation act.
This law prohibits under 500 ine each
the transportation of passengers between
,or,s of the United States in a foreign
bessel The Cleveland is a foreign vessel
go the question is whether her arounS
go world cruise from New York to san
TIl.ancisco brings her within the application
NJ the law.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
HE DIDN'T THRILL A BIT.
Wife Suing for Divorce Asserts Hus-
band Snoozed While Rayner Spoke.

by Telegraph 20 The Tribune
Baltimore, Jan. 20.-Msry Francis is suing
her husband, Luther Francis, for divorce
On the witness stand in the Circuit Court
to-day. after asserting that her husband $
conduct was unbeara Die, she declared
dramatically:
why. he went to sleep right while Sen
stor Rayner was speaking. I was listen
ing so stirred with enthusiasm that
could scarcely keep my seat. and I turned
To nv husband expecting. of course. that
he too. was thrilled with enthusiasm at
that dne Democratic speech, and there he
uas-sound asleep"'
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
BRINGS DEAD TO LIFE.
MEDICAL Examiner Restores Conscious
ness TO Child.
tBy Telegraph to The Tribune.

By Telegraph to The Tribune
/ Mddletown, Conn, Jan. CDR !
Calef. the medical examiner, restored TO
life yesterday child who had been pro-
nounced dead by other physicians The
chlios supposed death was sudden, and
DR.. Calef was called There was no percep-
tinie heart action. and no sign of breath
ing. AS the cause of death was not appar-
ent DR.. Calef gave a hypodernic iuiec
ton over the heart. and started massage
and artificial respiration.
The color slowly returned to the chils's
cheeks. and at last il gave a feeble crv
Later IL was fully restored, and the psrentz
were overjoyed- DR.. Calef regards il as a
remarkable case
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
ANHEusgR home ROBBED.

ST. Louis. Jan. D.-Burglars broke into
the home of Eberhard Anheuser last night
and carried away diamonds and jewelry
worth more than $500. The Anheusers
we're not at home,
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
TOUR TO MEXICO

personally-conducted: special Pullman
,r.,n Thirty trip including New Orleans
Nardi Gras and Grand Canyon Leaves
Feb ). Pennsylvania Railroad Consult c.
Ssudds. D. T. A. 2sS Fifth Ave. New York.
-Adyt
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
p9EAoNoUeHT ORDER CONFIRMED

Ruenos Ayres, Jan. 3-The Council of
Ministers has ratified the recommendation
OF the Naval Commission that two Dread
noughts be built by an American company.
These battleships will be of 5000 tons each.
with a speed of y knots.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
ONLY ONE MIG

osty ONE MIGHT OUT TO FLORIDA.
Gonna. and Atlantic Coast Line-the Stand
"a 7aiIyay of the South. Trains DALI
60 a m, %, s:25, s:25 2. m. 1918 8 wa
-AdSt
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21

e,i,s: Unionists, Y; Liberals 10;
LaborItes, J. .<,.rsax from
..ns.v-eiaht .ns seats, of which Htty-sls
SIX. ,eIIed Wednesday and twelve
.eH show the following results;
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21

cREAT BEAR SPRiNG WATER.
lis plrity has made it famous. .-AdNI
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21
GyIoNISTs CUT
LIBERAL LEAD
corERNNENT SURE
OF MAJORITY.
Liberals May Haze to hefy
ON the Irish Vote IN
Emergencies.
.,,-Isu ELECTIONS TO DATE.
Emergencies.

-, standing Of the parties, accord
inc -. --ti1r,s IN the British gen.
ing y .rtior.. received Up to date Is
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21

1s;r+.er Of the Unionist gains were
.-tv seats, ore in Scotland and
% Wsles. ~ the Unionists gain
cns .v.o of the 1853 remaining seats
49, ~ sov.rrr1ent will be dependent
@ , rhs votes of the Nstionalists to
leqislste. Ll - .,-
t..'SSs,ver seats. one ~ London, three
= e,oiish provincial borouehs, TWEEN
IN English counties, eight in
s-.tIsnd. three in Wales. and six in
Sn.I.ns Heporto from only twelve OF
80, ,..r. -ecei Isd last night.
New-York tribune., 1910-01-21

eentiuu-d on second pars
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
DR.. F. E. Ball

Dr. F. e. Bali was born in Hancock Hancock county
Maine, Aug o. 1871 graduated from high school
in 1885 He then entered the Pitsneld institute
after graduating there he entered the Philadelphia
and Medical college from he graduated in 1896
He came to Fargo April 4, that year.
During his years of practice is that
Dr. Ball enjoyed the largest practice any student
that graduated from Philadelphia college The
fact that DR. Ball sent a governmental delegate to
the International Dental congress Berlin in 1908 certainly
bespeas the attitude he was held
IN the estimation of all who knew of his work
After number very successful practice dur
Ing which time DR.. Ball the owner of large land
holdings in North Minnesota he became inter-
ested the irrigation question subject which he has made
life time study He has always given great of at
tnton to fruit growing his father having
with the r. g. Chase Fruit Boston for the past
twenty-six years. aordng him excellent opportunity
practical experience
Some years ago Dr. Ball through the efforts OF DR.
Henry Waldo Coe, formerly Of Mandan N D. became in
terested in the land and irrigation ore
DR.. Coe twill be recalled by hundreds OF people in
North Dakota and Minnesota very luxuran practice
in Mandan fifteen oregon
is millionaire He prevailed upon Dr. to become
interested with him. result Fargo will loose anoheA
of her most Dr. Bali having chosen
stanhed Orer his future will remove family
to that city he up business here
At the organization OF the Columbia Co. Of which
DR. Coe is president DR.. Ball became president This
enjoys the distinction being largest rga-
ton land company in the world owning
Private Irrigation Project and handling the Hernson gov
irrigated lands This company in prac-
tcay all the principal cities United States ana
intends to put 100000 people in eastern Oregon during
coming year.
Ball in Fargo and 1t is fact that ne
has been associated with the
deals put through In North This
the success OF the Columbia with Dr.
Henry Waldo Coe at its head its doubly
The fact that DR. Coe reputation and
acquaintance and that DR. Ball made success
In all that he has undertaken that
for their honorable dealings
urnbia Land Co beyond a doubt.
1t IL with regret that Fargo occasionally
citizen like DR. Ball. who has always
in the upbuilding Of the city
to do his part in anything It's He
been liberal hearted booster for Fargo and I'VE
have him leave u.s."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
Arnt. Hendrickson

AS an enterprising cothier Arnt is prom
nent figure among the business personalities of Moorbead
Born in Christiana Norway and beginning his business
IN America at the age of IT, this Minnesota merchant has
spent more than score of miarizn himself with
the making and merchandising clothing For seventeen
years ne vas connected with clothing makers in
4Oas' hlch gave MIN Invaluable experience a road
salesman" Mr.. Hendrickson is well known in MANY 4
of the union.
Ine personality OF the expression in his grow
ing clothing business liberaly energy which are the
IMPRESSIVE traits OF Hendrickson the dominating char
actescs Of his business policy; geniaty ana cando
are uade-Wlnnfng assets for his concern
record-breaker" sale that closes Aup has baor
pushed with such extensive and telling publicity that az
name 1onorckson is on the lips vast numbers of peo
PIE IN eastern North Dakota western Minnesota Ana
athough the Hendrckson Clothing Co has existed ha
e e community is being startled an appreciation
VI TINS Wgorous merchant his modern selling noattods
Ine city across the placid Red has every reason - I
R-| "a 'nAS young con-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
w. L. Van Horn

MT v" L" van Horn is native Ohio and moved To tb
state OF North Dakota nearly twenty years ago. During b
years tna' ne has resided in North Dakota he has been one
DOOS'ers OF ths state With every movement that has
been suggested for advancement Of the sa+o b 49,.
connected whenever the opportunity has presented itself
~ nrm believer in the future prosperity of the cit of
Fargo and the state North Dakota
TOT the past three he has assistant CLERK ~ +b
committee on pensions of the u S. senate which Senator
McCumber is chairman
III tAs capacity Mr. Van Horn shown himself WORTHY
vi many derent occasions His close attention to mis- duties
ana ms keen interest In all the committee affairs has o
for him many admirers -S ANAS "OH
he mas taken an active part the Scottish Rite Masonic
work in THO city, AStt0 Ai0Sollc
ne is member of the different bodies and has heen bon
orea oy having the 3Srd Masonic degree conferred mon him
by the supreme council. ~ NEOn AiAA
ls actve interest in all public affairs has established
Tor MIN In this state long years of rest
oence has given him most acquaintance through
out the state. ''toush"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
Robert P. Collins

The Florida Land Man" is one of the youngest land
operators In the northwest successful one too Bob"
collins came to America from "erre England" six years
ago. and having reputation for knowing good thing when
ne sees 1t he allied himself with the Standard OIL Co. re-,
naming with them for time years ago he began
operations in Oregon lands little later took I'D the
selling OF Florida Everglades" from which he gets
his popuar title collins, The Florida Land Man"
Mr. Collins was. educated at Rutherford College s.,,
p0h England from which he graduated just prior 10
cunning 70 America and where acquired great proscsnc
When you hear any talking about the F1or,d. Low,
man In this section of the country it can be put down a.
pretty SAFE bet that they referring to Robert p Co
pretty safe Let that they referring TO Robert p Collins
""0' 0ush out 20 years Of making mark for
himself as one OF the successful hustling business man ~
North Dakota He has made a reputation for bon.4 -
industry that is worth having "''O
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27

One OF the successful Fargo who has grown nm
win the CITY Is Charles F. Eggert proprietor lead
ing meat market and general all around hustler
Mr. Eggort is young man. forty who came
to Fargo with his when was years of age
Starting in business for himself years ago he has
worked his way steadily till is one of very
large proportions growing steadily.
AS an illustration of the business with which
ne has been favored be the splendid new
Ock building now in course Of construction Broadway
next to the N p tracks being to accommodate his
new market and 100000 storage plant the old stand
on Front street having ougrown The new market
VIII be occupied Sept the cold storage plant wifi he
ready for business about Aug When completed this will
De the largest and most complete of It's kind
In this section the northwest
Nearly everybody in about Fargo knows and Iusex
Charlie Eggert He is Mason having taken the YORK.
and Scottish Rites, is Of the Eastern Star
Woodan' Maccabee of several other social aud
fraternal societies
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
]. II. Worst

Pres j. H. Worst Of the North Agricultural coll
lese was born Dec. % 1850 in Ashland county,
hrst saw the light OF day in log cabin family home
consisting then Of partly cleared timber farm. At the
usual he attended red school house,
where he acquired the rudmens of common school edu
cation When old enough to be useful the
ing limited thereafter term of four
months according to the period When 10
years old he took instruction Smthvle
(oho) academy and commenced teaching school
during the autumn the year about ten years
he continued to teach school during
the season. Several periods however
devoted to educational pursuits even later
was given to study at Ashland university but he
During the autumn 1872 he married Susan Wohlga-
muh of Wayne county, Ohio. Three children blessed
union Olive Jeanette who married Dr. GUY f. Rogers or
Bryan. O.. but who residents of Fargo; clayton
Leroy now residing farm miles
dak N D, Lloyd Warner located somewhere in the
wlds Alaska.
About 1878 Mr. wOrsts health failed quit farm
and later engaged in the newspaper business
years.
During Of 1885, in company with several Ohio
gentlemen, Mr. Worst journeyed Glendive Mont
hunting expedition On the return trip stopped
with some Ohio families lately settled IN
Emmons county. there he concluded to cast his lot
with the settlers consequently quarter
section situated about forty miles southeast OF Bis
marck and the newly established county
Transport The following spring he brought his family
their but improvsed home upon which, how
ever, they lived and toed years.
When Enmons county was organized in 1883, Mr. Worst
appointed county superintendent schools position
which held thereafter by chosen to
the hrst state senate in 1882 He represented the 2eh
latve district and the completion of the
was reelected for the succeeding senatorial term
While serving his county superintendent schools
and his district in the stats senate he continued his
ing operations
1894 Mr. Worst was elected lieutenant governor on
the republican Ticket In 1895 he chosen president
the North Dakota Agricultural college and OF the
government experiment station positions which he stm
holds 1888
President Worst has been houored with degree
OF the Scottish Rite OF Free Masonry for many
years been Wise Master OF the Rose Crcx chapter He
also York Rite Mason. Noble of the Mystic Shrine
Fythian knight and member OF the 3 p. o. ENka.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
H. r. Turner

mr. n H. turner first came to Fargo North Dakota
on July L. $780, just thirty ago. when Fargo was
village He then settled at Lisbon commenced the prac
uce OF law In 1882 From his public appearance as an
attorney Mr. Turner's assured He removed
from Lisbon to Britton Dakoa) in the wear
OF 1884, where he pracced eleven years and built I'm
an excellent clientele About time Mr. Turner realized
that Fargo was due become metropolis Of the state Of
North Dakota and acting returned with
his family in the spring city, where he has
paceed ever since He today considered one of Frgo
leading attorneys and enjoys and respect of
large following He Is afated with M w Murphy under
the firm name of Turner Murphy
In 1907 Mr. Turner with son. J. c. Turner organized
the Northern Commercial which is probably the best
known and most reliable collection agency in the northwest
In connection with the collection department they do gen.
eral hail insurance business which brought them into
contact with hundreds of farmers living North and South
Dakota, Minnesota and the Canadian northwest
The wide acquaintance Turner and his son and
the esteem with which both held responsible in
great measure for the unusual acquired by diff
ferent departments which they manage.
whenever the ortunity arises giving the city
good boost Mr. Turner's friends always where to
find him He is all in all for Fargo sauncn believer
in its future. H.:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-07-27
]. H. Dahl

W.T. j. n Dahl organizer of the Northwest Mutual Fire
insurance Co. of Fargo N this states most rr
business men, For many years he has been conpac+
Gu with the insurance business thereby obtaining familiar
acquaintance with the risks throughout the state snc.
e organization of the Northwestern Fire Insurance Co IN
january AsO Mr. Dahl has occupied its chief executiv
ce that OF secretary and manager He has nm
quesonaby proven his efficiency has merrited the con-
ndence and support Of all reliable insurers 49, e.
MT W. w. King of Tower City, N D. is president or +bv
company and Is also Of the states we'll known and
business men, having position OF secre
y OF &he retail merchants of North Dakota
Under the management these two efficient man the
Northwestern Mutual Fire Insurance Co has grown with
rapid strides until 1t occupies an eminent position
among the home fire insurance companies of the state all
thoush being a very young company.
Mr. Dahls personality and exceptional business ability
Is responsible in the position this COM
pany occupies.
The loss ratio for the than 80 Del
cent and up to the year Of 1910 the
loss ratio Is less than rs showing certain
signifies large degree of judgment and strong
ly impresses itself the all prospective in
surers
Mr. Dahl is well known in Fargo having resided here for
years He has always ready his assistance
for the upbudng of the city support OF
all men who are loyal to industries.