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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Vast BiIIOWS of Fire
Sweeping Over Ontario

Toronto. Ont, July 1s.-Vast bTl-
lows of fire. miles in length, continued
today to roll through the camps, woods
and brush of the Porcupine mining
district of this province and regions to
the north.
Unverifed reports continue to swell
the number of fatalities. Some esti-
mates are as high as 500 dead. The
financial losses represent huge sum.
Many persons have died in isola-
ton. Miners huddled In shafts have
persisted The fires have overwhelmed
whole families and only the charred
remains are left.
Men, women and children, domestic
and wild animals, standing together
for hours in the swamps while the
flames lick up the country side, have
in some cases sunk at last to death.
Others have weathered the fiery storm
standing in streams and putting out
into lakes in boats and canoes.
The greatest catastrophe appears to
have occurred at South Porcupine,
where 500 people sought refuge in a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
cHAFFEE OFFERS A
$500 REWARD FOR
CADDEGAN's ARREST

Minneapolis, July 13.-Follow-
ing the cremation IN California Of
body identified by the wife Of c.
w. Caddegan, as that of her hus-
band, H. s. Chaffee Of Armenia, N
D., the victim of the $25, 900 gold
brick" swindle, in Minneapolis two
years ago, announced through
the Minneapolis agency Of William
J. Burns, the National Detective
agency, he would pay $500 for
the arrest of Caddegan. Chaffee
and the Los Angeles and Minne-
apolis police scout the theory that
Caddegan is dead and see in the
discovery of the body in the surf
near Los Angeles an attempt to es-
cape the forfeiture of the $4,000
bail given by Caddegan for APP
pearance after arrest in Califor-
mia on the charge Of completely in
the Minneapolis swindle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
OENEEN TALKS IN
LORIMER CASE

Washington, ID. c., July 13.-The
Lorimer investigation committee re-
sumed its work today.
Interest in the Lorimer election
investigation, resumed today by the
special committee, centered in the tes-
timony of Governor Deneen Of Ili-
nois.
Several days ago it was first an
nounced that he would be on the stand
today and his arrival in this city a
few hours before the session began.
renewed the interest in what he would
have to say.
This is the first time that the gov
ernor has appeared before any of the
Investigations of the election and his
story was regarded as certain to have
weighty effect on the conflicting tales
told by other witnesses about the part
he played in the election.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
N. D. CLUBS
IN SESSION
Move Started at Minot Today
to Unite State Clubs

Minot, N. D., July 13.-The conven.
ton of the commercial clubs Of North
Dakota, called for the purpose of form
ing a state federation of commercial
clubs. convened at IL o'clock this
morning.
Pres. A. NJ. Thompson Of the Minot
commercial club called the convention
to order and preliminary plans for the
formation of the federation were dis
cussed. A large number of delegates
from all sections Of the state are pres
emit. The eonRenti0n will continue In
session tomorrow.
The plan is to establish a state head
quarters and TO conduct a campaign
of publicity with a follow-up system
calculated to secure as many settlers as
possible for North Dakota and 70 stem
the tide OF immigration to Canada and
the Pacific northwest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
The
ice TRUST
New York Combine Said to
Have Withheld Ice
DURING RECENT HOT SPELL
ALLEGED TO BE IN RESTRAINT OF
TRADE. AND WOULD NOT SELL
ICE TO INDEPENDENT DEALERS
Ice RIOTS IN TENEMENTs At
TRACT ATTENTION.

New York, July 1s.-The district at
torney and the city police today began
Investigations OF the Knickerbocker
Ice Co. The charge is the so called
ice trust has withheld ice from in
dependent dealers during the recent
hot weather. in other words conducted
it's business in restraint Of trade.
Ice riots in the tenement districts.
where during some of the hottest days
the poor found 1t almost impossible to
buy even the smallest quantity Of ice
desired for their humnle needs, has at
tracted attention TO the situation and
aroused the authorities to take quick
action.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Will VOTE
ON JULY 20
Final Adjournment Of Congress
First Week IN August
THIS IS PROBABLE OUTCOME
WITH SENATOR LAFoLLETTE's
SPEECH OUT or THE WAY
THERE WILLIE LITTLE CHANCE
FOR ANY FURTHER DELAY ON
A VOTE ON RECIPROCITY.

Washington. d. c., July 13.-Indi-
cations are that the Canadian reci-
procity bill will come to a vote on or
about July 20 and final adjournment of
congress viii occur during the first
week in August
1t is generally admitted that with
Senator LaFollette's speech out Of the
way Senator Penrose will have little
or no trouble in forcing vote on the
measure for the reason that debate on
the bill practically will be exhausted.
Wooden Amendment Killed.
The Bailey wooden amendment to the
Canadian reciprocity bill providing the
reduction Of all wool duties 80 pei. cent
was defeated in the senate today with
out a roll call. Senator Bailey and
he considered it waste of time to
delay the senate with the recording OF
vote.
The free list bill was defeated late
yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
BUTTERINE TAX
SCANDAL next

Chicago, Ills, July 1.-TWO revenue
officers and q former government Of
fetal are charged with accepting
brides In indictments returned by the
federal grand jury today.
Twenty three officers and employees
Of butterine manufacturers are charg-
ed with conspiracy to defraud the gov
eminent out of butterine tax, the briD-
cry Of government officials, 1t is charg-
ed, being part OF the conspiracy.
The government Is said to have lost
hundreds Of thousands or dollars By
alleged frauds.
The investigation which resulted in
the return Of the indictments was be-
gun last March.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

Washington. D. C.. July 1s.-Dr.
Harvey Wiley. pure food expert and
chief Of the bureau of chemistry of the
department of agriculture and one Of
the most widely known officers in the
government service, has been condemn
ed by the committee on personnel of
the department of agriculture with a
recommendation to President Taft that
he be permitted to resign" Attorney
General Wickersham in an opinion on
the case submitted to the president.
recommends the approval of the COM
mittees action.
1t is charged against DR.. Wiley that
he permitted an arrangement to be
made with Dr. II. H. Rusby, recog-
nized pharmocognoist of Columbia uni
versity. New York, for compensation
In excess of that allowed by law. 1t
is claimed that the arrangement was
to put DIR. Rusby on the pay roll of
the department at $1,000 year as an
employee of the bureau Of chemistry,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
THROWS BABY GIRL TO SAFETY
Mother in capsized skiff Saves Child
In Heroic Manner.

La Crosse, wis, July 13.--When the
frail skiff in which she was riding with
her husband and baby girl was struck
and capsized by a big launch. Mrs.
william Saurbier saved the child by
hurting II through the air into the
launch.
The woman was later pulled from
the water while Saurbier, who thought
the child was imprisoned under the
launch, was taken out exhausted after
diving under the boat several times In
search of his daughter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Investigating Committees Report

committee which
the office the state treasurer published below order
criticised the committee un-
other Se p b % te COMMITTEES should have explained
The object and purpose report
sSs' ths sate any
What
of interest to the state on account
as rush f business Which
Ps nSn sueS
~coiecions overlooked BY Brsghtbil:
S RioSiand county county o sH for April
out she ss s s all f: :;R' sss';. s
" W aeMlian peterson BeEords
veG By B H Newman treasurer
interest," ' Connections lee l On permanent
During 1sSS fs6s0H Bsso
These easursrs
were discovered Mr. Mcmillan promptly
u The u Committee made the following
Of this per fu us from h esseas sio
alone assregaed Considering the large amount q money In
sss$a Of this amount $40 was due from MT Mcmillan and
Bckford s2S 80 Upon the receipt Of these amounts
wi Of Interest t. the state in the dnsOy
Of @ lost this amount Of INTEREST," which gu not
done had each Of insurance Tor the past six that
first day each month promptly for each and every month q the six years
paid during the months January and February each these two
would be ufent
and other books that
committee that tn 1908
this amount was nsd oy the @ q sos ne urno into
into the April 1909 thirty
special instances
heavy business did not
Stacker Prseeans
the Six years which VIII par
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
SULLIVAN RULER
OF GRAND LODGE

Atlantic City, N. j.. July 1S.-Ter-
minating the closest campaign in the
history OF the order, the grand lodge
of Elks elected John Patrick Sullivan
of New Orleans grand exalted ruler,
but the remarkable race made by
Charles Rasbury Of Dallas, Tex, for
the Office. made the result long in
doubt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
TRAIN HURLED
into A DITCH

Winnipeg. Man. July 1s--The Ed
monitor express was hurled into q
ditch early this morning mile south
OF Ponoka, Alberta The entire train
was derailed Many Of the hundred
passengers on board were Orangemen
and families returning from celebra-
ton at Red Deer
Mayor Arthur Davies OF Strathcona
had a leg broken and Atty others sus-
tanned serious injuries. There were 10
fatalities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
HOT FLOODED
SOUfHERNER HAS
A QUICK RETORT

Washington, July 1S.-Characteriz-
ing the confederacy as an ''infamous
cause" by Senator Hepburn Of Idaho
brought from Senator Williams Of
Mississippi bitter rebuke in the SEN
ate today.
But for the parliamentary rules
that restrain me-" declared Williams,
Il would have few words to say about
the kind human being in whose heart
such thoughts can exist"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

lake. OF these 200 persons, many OF
them women with children. in their
arms, lost their lives, according TO
private message received here from
w. A. Carlton OF Haileybury, pros
pector. who was in the lake when the
fire was at its height.
Boats and canoes in which they had
cut off from shore were upset by
squalls.
Village Was Saved.
Bay City. Mich, July 13.-The wis
lage of Waters in Otsego county which
was threatened yesterday by forest
fires that invaded the town was saved
from destruction by the vigorous work
Of the people there aided by firemen
sent from Bay City and Grayling. The
fire started in the lumber piles of
Henry Stephens Lumber Co, and these
are destroyed but 10 buildings were
burned although at one time last night
the situation was reported there as
hopeless
Conditions throughout the northern
part of the state are still dangerous
owing TO the many bush fires, and will
continue so until there are rains.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
DETECTIVES ON
trial in The
Stokes CASE

New York, July 1s.-The Stokes
case was kept in the public eye today
by the trial of four city detectives on
charges arising out Of the disappear
ance of nine letters from the collec-
ton from the apartments of Lillian
Graham and Ethel Conrad, after they
were arrested for shooting the wealthy
hotel man. The Investigation is being
hurried so that evidence may be laid
before the present grand jury which
will decide whether or not the two
girls shall be indicted on charge of
assault.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
LUMBER DEALERS
in The Lime Light

Washington, July H. Following
closely upon criminal action against
the Retail Lumber Dealers association
of the west, and a civil antitrust ac-
ton against the retailers of the east
the government has determined upon
thorough inquiry into the methods
of manufacturing and wholesaling
lumber
The National Lumber Manufacturers
association of which Edward Hines Of
Chicago is the past president, and d.
rector, probably will be one Of the
first organizations investigated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
WILL PROBE THE
WORLD COMBINE

& Washington, July 13.-An investiga-
ton of the Brussels conference of steel
bring about an international combina-
ton to control the steel trade Of the
world, will be undertaken by the de-
partment Of justice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

Washington. d. c.. July ls.--WhiIe
the thermometer hovers around the
100 mark and the broad stretches Of
asphalt on caitol Hill are fairly siz-
cling with heat. the senate OF the u. s.
Is wrestling with the reciprocity bill
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

and the other measures which the
president insists that they shall de-
eide before they are allowed to 20
home for the summer. Through the IN
tense heat the members are seen going
back and forth from their offices and
the senate building. Light weight
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Hunter AooidentaIIy KiIIed

Kendall, Mont, July 13.-The body
of Nicholas Noble, aged II. was found
yesterday with the top of the head
blown off. Death apparently was the
result of a hunting accident.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

clothes are the vogue and everything
Is sacrificed for comfort. Senator Ba-
con carries a sun shade and Gugggen-
helm q palm leaf fan. Joe Bailey, al
though he refuses to part with. his
black sonbrero. wears black al
paca suit.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Feared 500 People Have
Lost Lives in the Flames
DECLARES AGAINST
AN INTERNATIONAL
STEEL COMBINE.

Chairman Henry
d. Clayton Of the
committee on the
judiciary, who be-
lieves that Mr..
Gary and other
American citizens
can be reached by
a criminal as well
we'll as a civil suit
IL they have par
ticipated in the
creation OF or at
tempted To create
a worlds mOnopo-
~ in steel prod
ucts.
Mr.. cha ytO
based his opinion
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
Sensation Sprung IN Pure Food Bureau Of the Department
Agriculture By Committee Today
Committee on Personnel Charges That He Put Dr.. H. H.
Rusby on Payroll at Too Large Salary
Other Members Of the Chemistry Bureau : so Recommended
to Get the Ax-Favored by w. rsham
TAFT THINKS 4 LOT or WILEY

Washington 13President
has Or. vii
action until he received statement
president the highest
his administration of
into claimed the interests affected
Wieys rulings have unduy harsh unjust.
Wiley his valuable
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13
PRESIDENTS CHOICE
FOR U. s. PROSECUTOR.

James H. VIII
kerson, who for
several years has
been counsel for
the federal govern
ment in the big
anti trust cases.
has been selected, It
is rumored, to sue
coed Edwin w.
Sims as u. $. dis
trict attorney.
Wilkerson has
been successful as
a federal prosecut-
or in some Of the
important cases
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

that have been tried, notably the
Standard Oil. the Packers and John
R. Walsh cases. He is an energetic
young man who has advanced rapidly
since he took up the study of law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-07-13

" warmer.
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
REVOLUTION EXPECTED
Texas Rangers Prepared for Outbreak
OF Mexicans.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Austin, Tex.-A protracted confer
ence OF Capts, Hughes, Fox and san
ders OF the Texas state ranger force
with Adiutant General Hutchings and
Governor Colqutt, and visit to the
governor by Consul Manuel Estaya,
accompanied by his vice consul, rep
resenting the Mexican government Mt
San Antonio, were the only two devel'
opments In the Mexican revolution
situation from an Austin standpoint.
Capt Hughes remained firm In his
contention that there will be trouble
within the next two weeks, He does
not know just where It will break,
but anticipates that many OF the
plans are being laid in this state. As
a result OF this conference, Capts. Fox
and Sanders were rushed TO the Dor
der with n number Of their men who
are here with them, Capt Hughes
will remain at Austin with n detail to
answer any emergency call
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
U. S. TROOPS TO CHINA
Whole Regiment viii Be Sent to Pro-
teet American Interests.

Western Newspaper Union News service
Washington. The state department
has decided to send a regiment OF
troops from Manila to Ching wing
Ton, seaport in China, about $50
miles from Pekng on the gulf OF 70
Chill. The purpose is to perform an
international duty under the Boxer
treaty in keeping open the line OF
communication between Picking ana
the sea,
Il was said at the state department
that request for the troops mas not
vet been made on the war depart
ment. but II was momcntarily expect
cd. The officials we're careful to
make It appear that the dispatch OF
these troops to China would be abso'
mtoly without any political meaning,
and that the movement was not to
be construed M Intervention,
Under the treaty which terminated
the Boxer troubles with the United
states, with other powers WAS given
the privilege Of maintaining n mill
tarv force along the railroad between
pekng and the sea TO guard against
ropetItIon OF such an event MS the
sIego Of tNo legations during the Box
or uprising,
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
SHERIFF ARRESTED
FOR MAKING RAID.
Coroner Serves Warrant Sworn
Out by Hot Springs
Mayor.
ENFORCING SUNDAY CLOSING
Sheriff Breaks into Saloon and Does
Some Damage-One
Shot Fired.

Western Newspaper Union News service.
Hot Springs. Sheriff Hugh l., Hale
and Deputy William Wiley were ar
rested here by Coroner J. p. Randolph
on charges sworn to by Mayor w. W.
Waters, charging them with malicious
destruction of property, which grew
out OF the firing Of shot through the
walls OF a saloon In this city
The sheriff and his deputy en-
deavored to get into the Minnesota
bar and when no response was made
TO their knock, pistol was fired. Joe
Cumero, the proprietor, made a state
ment to the mayor In which he asked
protection. saying only himself and a
travelling salesman were in the place
and they were at desk arranging an
order for stock.
Hale is the sheriff appointed by
Governor Donaghey at the instance OF
Prosecutor J. b. Wood, and his ap-
pointment was unpopular, as he was
regarded as a strict enforcer OF the
law.
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
DEALERS APPEAL CASE
City Of Little Rock Passes Ordinance
Objectionable to Some.

Western Nswsnaner Union News Service
Little Rock.-lnstead pleading fur
ther in the lower courts as TO the
reasonableness Of the ordinances
passed by the city OF Little Rock re-
Quiring the inspection Of milk and
meats, attorneys FOR plaintiffs In the
case Of Carpenter and Bilby vs.. the
City Of Little Rock, have taken their
appeal to the state supreme court on
the flat question Of the right OF an
Arkansas city to pass an ordinance
the inspection Of meats, etc, where
such are offered for sale by the pro-
ducer himself.
The chancellor held that the city
has the right TO pass such laws and
and require inspection. The city OF
Little Rock passed an ordnance GOV.
-errng ING e~'fnspv1rr5n ,-st.-hotG gloa,a
and milks. II was attacked by Car
penter, a dairyman, and Bilby, who
lives outside the city limits and
slaughters his own hogs, beeves, etc,
for the market. They not only
charged that the ordinance Is un.
reasonable In It's provisions, but tha.
It Is a flat violation OF an act OF the
last legislature, which provides that
the producer, farmer, etc, living out
side OF the city shall not be hindered
In any manner
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
PLANTERS STUDY
DETERMINATION
Land Holders Go TO Louisiana
TO See Effect Of
Fight.
TWENTY THREE IN PARTY
Boil Weevi Has Been In Louisiana
for Some Time and Growers
Would Profit BY Experience.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Little Rock.-A party OF % men, all
large land holders in Pulaski and Lo-
noke counties, left for Louisiana, &C
companied by C. w. Watson, state
agent OF the United States depart
ment OF agriculture. to investigate
the growing Of cotton under boil wee
VII conditions. Those in the party
included wealthy planters, whose
plantations cover the immediate Ark
ansas valley territory near Littlc
Rock. Their plantations are model
estates, with handsome plantation
homes, substantial farm buildings and
improved farm machinery for opera
tion, but within the past year or two
the farflung skirmish line OF the boil
weevil has reached them, coming
north from Texas, and they are max
Ing an active campaign against the
pest. With this end In view. they
left In special car for Monroe. La,
where they will investigate the fight
that has been made in the region
where the boil weevil has been for
some time This Is the second party
TO visit Louisiana to study the meth
DDS Of fighting the boil weevil,
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
GOVERNMENT WIN POINT
Court cveahes Writ, az Lower Court
Had No Jurisdiction,

vo,,or, Newvpapcr linton News Service,
Chlcaro. The government won an
other move IN ts 0rht to bring to
trial nnc indicted Chicago meat pack
ora when Judge Kohlsont, In the
United states circuit court duashe0
writ of haboas corpus Issued several
davs ago
Judge RodlcaH' held thot the cIrcni'
court Ind no mower 10 laane n writ
rycort IN ovtrpordInn"y cir"nmei'nc"s,
md tSp' IN the present c0se was With
ont tho WGhf
"To DO CO." hc sold IN hle decision,
"wor,d tc nm o'tomnl 10 review the
nndlng OF the United Statos district
court
wrho order NJ tho court viii be TO
cr,oh tsc writ romond the defend.
ants Tor rr'o' pnd surrender ihom TO
their u"o'lcs'
Low "a,cr co0neC for the pack.
ors, PRAYER mn appeal 10 the supreme
court
"Ve nrev mn anpeal md nsk your
honor 10 FIX tha amount Of bail"
said Attorney Mayer.
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
MERCHANT SHOOTSCUSTOME
Difficulty over Bill 10 Said TO Be
Cause Of Trouble.

Western Newspaper Union News seryics.
Clarksv!lle.-- l.. Kolb, a farmer
living about one mile from the city,
was shot and mortally wounded by
J. ID. Townsend, manager OF the
Townsend Mercantile Company OF
this place, Kolb WAS struck twice,
one OF the bullets piercing his abdo-
men He Ia at the home OF his
brother, Dr. J. +. Kolb, who reports
that the man Ia badly wounded
Townsend was arrested immediate
ly after the shooting, and he Is In Jail
awaiting the result OF Kob's wounds.
Townsend made no effort TO escape,
and, while he has made no state.
ment, Il IL said that he will plead
selfdefonse. II Is said the trouble
was over an account said to bo owed
by Kolb,
The Van Buren press., 1911-11-25
STUDY DETERMINATION
Party OF IS Planters Walt LouIslana
and See Method Used.

Western Newspaper Union News Service
Little Rock John NJ. Oracle, the
Jefferson county planter, and other
planters went TO Louisiana to study
the boil weeyl conditions taking
with them several negro tenants from
their various plantations, have re.
turned and reports most success.
ful trip, The party, numbering TO-,
went 10 Gilbert In, whore they mot
L. NJ Calhoun, the United States
agricultural expert, and, M tho guests
Of local planters, made nm automobile
trip over Madison, Rlchland and
franklin parishes, where thorough
study and examination WAS made Of
the plan and methods used In combat
Ing the pest,
All report that with tho assistance
oi the government and with moro
careful attention 20 cultivation, cot
Ton can be successfully grown under
weeyIl conditions and this each hopes
TO do next year