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The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
FOR HOMESTEADING
BALLINGER REPORT is
READY FOR SUBMISSION
Republican Members Are Ready
With Coal Land Findings

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The report
OF republican members of the Ballin-
ger-Pinchot Investigating committee
has been completed and will be sub
mitted to full meeting to be called
by Senator Nelson tomorrow or Thurs
day.
1t is expected the majority report,
together with the report made by
democratic members and the independ-
ent report of Representative Madison
of Kansas. will Immediately be sub
mitted to both houses OF congress.
There is some question as to the
method that will be followed after the
reports have been received. The DEM
ocrats say they will insist that the
reports be taken up for consideration
and will introduce a resolution
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
FILSINOSUNREADY
FOR INDEPENDENCE
Secretary of War Reports on
His Recent Visit to the
Islands

WASHINGTON. Dec. 6.-The report Of
the secretary Of war upon his recent
visit to the Philippine islands has lust
been issued by the war department
During the secretary's stay in the
islands, from July "a to September 8,
he inspected practically all the public
institutions and army posts and held
many public hearings. The admins
tration of the various departments were
found to be in a generally satisfactory
condition.
The secretary OF war speaks very
sympathetically of the aspirations Of
the Filipino people for independence
and says that the public expression is
very general in favor of same, but that
many of the conservative and most
substantial men would view such
result with CONSERVATION.
referring to the fitness of the Fill
plho people for self government, he
There are very many highly edu-
cated FIlipinos-many men OF talent,
aolhty and brilIiancy-but the per-
centage In comparison with those who
are wholly unframed in an understand
Ing or, and the exercise of. political
rights under a republican form Of gov
ernment is so small. and under the best
and most rapid development possible
unoer existing conditions will for a
long period continue so small that 1t
Is a delusfon, il the present policy of
control OF the Islands by the American
people shall continue, TO encourages the
FlIp1no people in the hope that the ad-
Inlnistration of the islands will be
-
the present generation"
MINING RETARDED
The present law In the islands pro-
Woes that no person or corporation
snail hold In his or it's name more than
one mineral claim on the same vein or
Iode. Amendments to this law have
oeen repeatedly recommended and a
Dill Is now before congress to increase
the number of claims which NAV be
held under certain restrictive reguIa-
lions and also, under similar reguIa-
lions, to grant licenses for exploration
and mining of gold and other minerals
IN the waters of the islands
A number of minerals have been
found in the islands. some Of them in
paying quantities. There has been
some prospecting, but as mining is
such speculative matter and the min
erals are found mainly in the widest
and most inaccessible parts. develop
ment has been discouraged rather than
encouraged by the law in force The
secretary recommends that the bill be-
fore congress be given early consid-
Grafton:
FOR HOMESTEADING
A bill was introduced at the last
session of congress to increase the
amount of land which might be home
steaded or sold to individuals. The
secretary recommended this 1egfsla-
tion, and while still of the opinion
that 1t is conservative and wise, he
now withholds his further recommen-
dation on the subject pending the con-
clusion OF the investigation OF the gsN-
eral subject of the handling OF public
lands in the islands now being con-
Quoted by a committee OF the house Of
represent tfves
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
FIREMAN CONVICTED
BY COURT MARTIAL
Must Serve Six Years in Prison
for Killing Water Tender

CHERBOURG, France, Dec. 6.-Er-
nest H. Walker, fireman of the bat
tleship Kansas. has been convicted by
a court martial of having caused the
death of Patrick Fitzsimmons, a water
tender of the Louisiana, and sentenced
to six years imprisonment. Fitzsim-
mons was a participant in fight be-
tween white and negro bluejackets
from the second division of the United
States Atlantic fleet November 1S and
received wounds from which he died at
a hospital on the following day.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
HOTEL CLERKS SLAYER
is ADMITTED TO BAIL

Murray Bennett, an entertainer in a
cafe at 14S Eddy street, accused of the
murder of William " Henrici, hotel
clerk, who died after being struck on
the head by a chair, was admitted to
$1,000 cash bail by Police Judge Weller
yesterday. Bennett says he struck
Henrici in elf-defense. A coroner's
jury exonerated Bennett The prelimi-
nary hearing is set for December H.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
ESTRADA WANTS EXILES
BACK IN NICARAGUA

WASHINGTON, Dec. General Es-
trada, the provisional president of
Nicaragua, shortly viii issue a decree
inviting all Nicaraguan exiles to re-
turn to their country, according to
Thomas P. Moffat, American consul at
Bluefelds. who is now at Managua as
the representative of the United States
pending the resumption of diplomatic
relations.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
CALIFORNIAN WILL GET
CONSULAR APPOINTMENT

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6.-The state
department today announced the can
didates for appointment to the con-
sular service of the United States
who had successfully passed the ex-
aminations held in June All these
candidates ultimately will receive an
pointnents. Among the successf,1l
candidates was Louis G. Dreyfusl, Cali
fornia.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
MISSING CONTRACTOR
is SEEN BY SALOONTST
Patrick Higgins Was With
Painter. Saws William Clark

William Clark a saloon keeper at
Cough and Hayes streets, reported to
Patrick Higgins, the contractor who
disappeared November 21. He says
Higgins was with William Ramser. a
Burlingame painter. November 2s. Hig-
gins left home, saying he was going
to collect several bills He telephoned
to his wife the same evening that he
would be home for dinner, but failed
to arrive.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
PHYSICIANS WIFE CUTS
HER THROAT AND DIES
MeIancholia Given as Probable
Reason for Suicide

LOS ANGELES. Dec 6.-Mrs. Ella
Louise Jennings, wife Of DR.. James H.
Jennings of Salt Lake City. slashed her
throat with a knife today in a local
apartment house, where she and her
husband had been staying, and died
later at the Clara Barton hospital They
came here about year ago for Mrs
Jennings health. She had been in a
melancholy state, and it is supposed
that this led her to end her life She
was 4S years old
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
WEIGHTS MEASURE LEFT
TO THE SUPERVISORS
Formation of Citywide Associa-
ton Is Delayed

The meeting which Henry w. Bur
mester was to have called in the Mis-
sion district during the early part of
this month. for the purpose OF organ
izing a1citywide association, having for
its purpose the securing OF honest
weights and measures from manufac-
turers and dealers has been delayed
until after the board Of supervisors
shall have taken action on the proposed
ordinance.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07

years have already been entered in the
baby show. Most of them are from
Visalia. but Exeter and Lemon Cove
also are contributing to the fun.
The show will be under the direction
of Mrs. W. w. Squires, Mrs. n o. Brad
ley and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Will
be held at the pavilion. The beauty of
the oranges and the cuteness of the
lemons will be neglected when the
babies are placed on exhibition.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
LOUISIANA ASSEMBLY
ELECTS NEW SENATORS

BATON ROUGE, La, Dec 6.-Judge
j. r. Thornton Of Alexandra was TO-
day elected by the. Louisiana general
assembly United States senator to sue
ceed the late Senator McEnery.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
RAILRoApMAN ]

RAILRoADMAN PRoMoTED-New York, Dec
8-John B. Dickson. superintendent of the
Rochester division OF the Erie railroad has
been appointed general agent at Chicago 1t
was announced today. r. E. Woodruff sue
ceeds Dickson
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07

MINER BURNED TO DEATH-Manhattan
New Dec 6.-The cnarred remains Of Pat
rick Farrell a miner. found today In the
smoking ruins OF his cabin al Round Noun
tain mining camp near here The cause or
the fire is unknown.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07
Intense
Suffering
From Dyspepsia and Stomach Trouble
Instantly Relieved and Permanently
Cured by Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets.

New Discovery, bnt Not q Patent
Medicine.
DR.. Redweu relates an interesting
account OF what he considers a re-
narkable case OF acute stomach
trouble and chronic dyspepsia by the
use Of the new discovery. Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets.
The San Francisco call., 1910-12-07

in oranges in bearing and 10000 acres
planted in the fruit, which will come
into bearing within the next few years.
Last year the shipment was 100000
boxes. This yearNit will be more, and
with each succeeding year it viii in
crease.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
MUST BE
SOLDIER OF FRANCE
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA PRO.
FEssoR LEARNS He MUST
RETURN FOR MILITARY
SERVICE.

Minneapolis. Jan. 6.--Prof. Julius
Frelin of the French department al
the university announced today that
the final decision of the French gov
eminent has been made and 1t is de-
creed that he return to France next
summer and serve his term as a COM
mon soldier of the republic.
Professor Frelin, a native of France.
was arrested in France last summer for
evading military service. He was I'M
der age when he left his home to come
to America and has avoided military
vigilance on his many vacation trips
to France in recent years until last
summer. He was allowed to return to
do military service in France should the
government decide that he is French
instead of German, as he was born on
the border of the two countries.
The professor said today that he an
ticipated a pleasant time in the service
Of his former country. He will prob
ably be required to serve but a month
or so in front of one OF the palaces of
the republic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
WESTHOPE USING
A LOT OF GAS
AN INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
FINDS PEOPLE or THAT
CITY WELL Salts
FLED.


Minot N. d., Jan. 6.--Some idea as
to the popularity Of natural gas in
the city of Westhope, the first North
Dakota city 10 use it Is shown by the
report of special committee Of Mi
not citizens that have investigated
the situation. This committee, COM
posed Of r. c. Battey, A. Kahn, r.
B. Anderson and Geo w. Kemper,
made the inspection for the purpose
OF determining upon the ACCESSIBILITY
Of taking steps to bring the gas sup
ply 70 Minot.
At the present time there are 1870
consumers of gas in Westhope, only
a half dozen houses being without
the supply. The gas has grown con-
stantly stronger In pressure since the
opening of the wells. The street
lights, twenty-seven in number, are
operated at a cost to the city of $25
a month. One resident of the city
used gas for two months at a cost of
only SO. while a large drug store is
lighted and heated at cost of only
so cents a day. The small flour mill
here is also using gas at cost of
about $3.50 a day whereas IL former
ly cost $11.25 a day to operate by
gasoline. The elevators are installing
the gas for engine purposes also.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
S. D. Town HAS
DISASTROUS FIRE
TWELVE BUILDINGS DESTROYED
AT METEOROLOGICAL
LOSS WILL BE $4,000.

WATERFOWL, 8. D. Jan. 6.-The town
OF Castlewood. 1S miles south OF here,
narrowly missed being wiped out by
fire of unknown origin last evening
during heavy wind. The entire south
side Of Main street Is in ashes, entail
ing loss estimated at $4,000. Twelve
buildings were Quilted The fire did not
stop until the last building on that side
Of the street was destroyed.
The losses were as follows: Miller
hardware store, $4,000; pool hall, s40,-
900; Ellison's restaurant, $4,000:
DIR. Crawford's Office. $4,000; Newtons
clothing store, $4,000; Shank's jew
elry store. $4,000; real estate office,
$1,000; Holly's general store, $4,000;
Heilholz 81 Horn meat market, 49,
600; Getty's barber shop, $4,000: Men
nett's harness shop, implement sheds
and Office, $40, 900.
There were many narrow escapes due
60 the fire spreading SO rapidly during
the hour when most of the people were
home to supper. A band of citizens is
now watching the burning embers to
prevent wind from causing another
fire.
In some instances small portions of
stock were saved from fire, only to be
damaged by drifting snow which piled
higher as the blizzard ragged. Several
persons suffering from frozen hands,
aided in the work OF fighting flames.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
CAN GET NO CLUE
TO ASSAILANT
MAN PLACED UNDER ARREST ON
SUSPICION PROVES CON-
PLETE ALIRI.

Bismarck, N. D.. Jan. Isaac
Bratton, who was shot while seated
in his home near Flasher a couple of
weeks ago, is improving as rapidly
as can be expected and will suffer no
serious consequences.
The parties who did the shooting
ave not been apprehendea as yet. It
was at first thought that a man by
the name OF Carney, who was at
tentive to one of Bratton's daughters,
and VINO had been warned to keep
away from the house, was the man
who did the shooting and the sheriff
went t" his house to make the arrest
but young Carney proved a complete
alibi and was not arrested.
1t is also stated that Bratton was a
shrewd horse trader and that there
was number of breeds and Indians
who have received the worst OF the
deal on horse trades and who have
made an avowal to get even. 1t is
that some of these might
be the guilty parties.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
NORTHWEST BRIEFS

Kerrick, Minimize home of John
vigdahl was destroyed by fire at q
loss OF $1,000.
Yankton, S. D-Robert Law, 81
years old, single, committed suicide
by blowing out his brains with shot
gun.
Mason City, Ia,-Rev. Mr.. Devoe of
Peru, Ind, has been invited to the pas
torate Of the Christian church of this
city.
Brainerd, Minn--Adolph Gottfried
Peterson, convicted of manslaughter
In the second degree for the killing of
James Gallagher at Guyana on Thanks
giving day, was sentenced to the peni-
tertiary for eighteen months.
Aberdeen, S. Declaring house re-
ceipts in Aberdeen for December
reached a total of S2,112,S50O4 The
total clearances for the year were
$40, 324,95 December clearances
exceeded those of December, 1908, by
s7O4,5S2.S5.
Pierre, s. D.-Articles of incorpora-
ton were filed today for the Farmers
State bank of Carter, Trip county,
with capital Of $4,000.
Grand Forks, N. D.--The Bjarne
Singing society elected officers for the
ensuing year. The society is preparing
for the annual sangerfest to be held
this year at Sioux Falls, S. d.
Hamilton, N. DIT. r. Chambers
in attempting to open bottle with a
knife, ran the blade through the palm
of his hand.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
ARSON ALSO CHARGED.
Courage to Make Complaint 10 Found
When DAILY Is Tin the Tolls.

Courage to Make Complaint 10 rouhu
When DAILY Is in the Tolls.
Rugby, N. D., Jan. SACK DAILY,
otherwise known as Kimbrough' who
was lately deported from Canada ana
charged with obtaining money and
goods under false pretense by Pierce
county people whom he had sought 70
defraud, is now charged with arson
1t is alleged that in April, 1908, ne
set fire to the dwelling house OF Frank
Rettinger, near Rugby, in the night.
and when the family were sleeping. Il
appears that no one dared to make
complaint against him for this crime
until he was in the hands Of the law
on another charge.
DAILY fled to Canada with mortgaged
property. Efforts were made to extra
dite him, but the Canadian courts
ruled adversely. Later the authorl-
ties decided to deport him. His trial
on both charges will take place at the
January term.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
half A MILLION
IN IMPROVEMENTS
YEAR OF 1909 A SPLENDID ONE
FOR MINoT-MANT NEW
BLOCKS ERECTED.

Minot, N. D., Jan. 6.--Approximate-
ly half million of dollars were ex-
pended in Minot during the year Of
1909 in public Improvements, 1t being
one of the banner years in the prog
ress of this growing city. The con-
struction of new business blocks has
been very remarkable, while several
flat buildings and public structures
nave been erected.
Foremost in the Improvement work
for the past season was the new wa
terworks plant, costing about $140,-
900. This plant is now practically
complete, and is one of the very best
in the state.
The Elk club building, Zion Luth-
eran church, d. A. Dinnie flats, Mrs.
Phillips flats, Carroll flats, w. J.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
SETTLERS FEAR
FOR THEIR LIVES
ARMED MANIAC SPREADS TER.
RoR AMONG SETTLERS IN
NORTHERN MINNESOTA,

Duluth, Jan. 6.-John Votella. 60
years of age, said to b raving ma
MAC, is roaming with a gun on his
shoulder in the vicinity of Sucker river
So afraid of him are settlers in the
vicinity that they visited the county
probate Office and filed information Of
insanity against him.
Votella, who is said also to have
gone under the name Of Maxi, threat
ems to shoot persons on sight, and the
settlers dodge behind boulders or un-
derbrush when he is seen approach.
ing.
He seems to know he is. feared, and
seems to take delight in his ability to
brighten those with whom he comes in
contact.
Nothing is known Of his relatives.
He is of Finnish descent and owns the
farm on which he lives with his FAM
lily. officers win be sent after him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
NV LAw HIS rHEArREs.
Must Pay State License Fee and safe.
guard Patrons.


Pierre, 8. D., Jan. 5.-A new law.
chapter 274 OF the laws of 1903, re-
quires that every 'theater, operahouse
or other building used for theatrical
purposes or for public resort of enter
tainment, for the accommodation of
100 or more persons" shall on or before
July 1 of each year pay an annual
license fee to the state of SIS. The
law makes the hotel inspector ex-
officio building inspector. 1t fixes re-
quirements SIS to the manner of con-
struction OF such places of amusement
and provides a fine of $500 for the
failure or refusal to comply. While it
does not require license from schools
and churches, It includes such build
ings within the provisions In regard to
safety.
Up to the present fourteen out of
the hundreds OF Greenhouses over the
state nave paid the license fee, but
1t is not likely one Of them has taken
advantage OF the six months time to
get into shape to comply with the law
so far as safety is concerned. Now
that the time is up, the inspector is
in position TO enforce mis- orders.
State Engineer Lea has forwarded
to a Colorado colonization company a
plat of the section OF the state west
of the river which it desires for a
location for a colony.
The North Western road has filed at
Onida, the county seat OF Sully coun-
ty, a plat for it's new town between
Blunt and Onida, on the new line
north. 1t is about half way between
the two towns and is to be called
Eakin, after E. W. Eakin. one of the
early settlers OF that county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
FORMER MEMBEROF
congress WHIPPED
FREEMAN KNOWLES is THRFsu
ED BY COUNSEL or HOME.
STAKE COMPANY.

Deadwood, s. d., Jan. B.-Freem.n
Knowles, former congressman and a.,
tor Of socialist weekly newsnana.
was publicly "cowhided'' here this of
ternoon at a meeting Of the board !,
county commissioners by Chanoho.
Kellar of Lead, attorney Of the Homo
stake Mining Co.
Kellar entered the room and lola
Knowles that he did not propose -
submit to the severe structures ahont
him in Knowles paper. Then the laH,'
yer proceeded to whip the editor firs+
asking the latter to remove his glasses
The men We're separated by the com.
missioners and states attorney.
The affair has created great excite.
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06

Cass Lake, Mimi, Jan. Sword was
received from Denver, Col, today that
w. r. McKinnon, a highly esteemed
member of the forestry service, was
dead. At his bedside were his brother
and several of his old comrades. A
Few hours before he died he received
the Following telegram from Clifford
Pinchot, chief Of the forestry service:
Il have heard with regret of your
condition and wish to express my deep
appreciation of your faithful and efic-
lent work as a member of this service"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
AID" STAYS ON CRY.
New Mayor Gives Resort Keepers "a
Hours in Which to Move.

East Grand Forks, Jan. 6.-The
O'Leary administration formally took
hold of the reins of city government
last evening. In q message to the
council, john O'Leary, the mayor, de-
clared the police had instructions to
prevent gambling and other evils. IN
mates of Minnesota Point resorts have
been given twenty~four hours 20 leave
the city. Following are appointments
of the new mayor: Justices of the
peace, Aaron Brown and william Ell
hott; constable, M. j. Enright, city
clerk, Hugh Thompson: city attorney,
IT G. Massee; chief of police, p. j..
Sullivan; chief Of IRE department,
Martin Dillon; street commissioner,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
ROAD BUILDERS MEET.
Fifty Delegates Attend Preliminary
Convention at owatonna.

Owatonna, Mimi, Jan. ga south
ern Minnesota good roads convention
is being held at the Steele county
courthouse In this city. Fifty delegates
are in attendance and the meeting is
one of the most enthusiastic ever held
in this section. A programme OF
speeches and discussions has been ar
ranged and many prominent men are
taking part.
The meeting is preliminary to the
general convention to be held in this
city Jan. H. The Owatonna Automo-
bile club was highly complimented for
tine work which 1t had done in improv-
ing roads in this section.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06

state. died today at Bankston In his
100tn year. He was native OF ire
land, coming to Dubuque county in
1853.
The law firm Of Nelson, Duffy &
Denison today dissolved. Mr. Denison
retiring He was a former nominee on
the democratic ticket for lieutenant
governor, running with Clauder r.
Porter. He expects to remain in Du-
buque.
The law and real estate firm OF
feathers e. Trewis today dissolved
after twenty years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM.
courtenay Man Examined by Insanity
7oard--Hopes for Early Recovery.

jamestown, N. D., Jan. 6-The SUITS
man county insanity board at hear
ing at the courthouse Tuesday morn
ing, committed Edward Schrade of
Courtenay to the state hospital for
the insane.
Schrade, who is man of about
Ss years old, was taken i'll about two
weeks ago, and since that time has
shown symptoms of sanity. A few
nights ago he escaped from his
watchers and dressed only in his un-
derclothing, ran out in the cold where
he was captured with difficulty. 1t is
believed that there are good hopes for
his ultimate recovery. @
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-01-06
GOVERNOR HEARS OBJECTIONS.
Minneapolis Physicians Tell Why They
Oppose Or. Braeken's Appointment,

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6.-Gov. A.
o. Eberhart conferred today with sew
eral Minneapolis physicians who OBJ
ject to Or. Fl. M. Bracken, secretary
Of the state board of health. also serv-
ing as a member of this board.
DIR. Bracken's term has expired and
the appointment has been held UP to
give the objectors chance to be heard.
The governor came over primarily to
address the implement dealers and also
had an appointment with dentist, at
whose Office he was met by DR.. r. o..
Beard and escorted to the meeting.
which was private.