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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
INSURANCE BILL
BITTERLY FOUGHT

Bismarck, N. d., Feb. AUST what
will be the outcome of the Trimble
bill is hard to determine. 1t is un-
derstood that a regiment of insurance
magnates and officials of the foreign
companies doing business in the state
are on hand and to defeat the measure
IL possible.
Whether they are making any head
way or not is a fact not ascertained.
From the other side, it is learned that
friends OF the bill are lighting for it
to the bitter end, and that the commit
tee will listen moro attentively to what
the people of the state demand than
TO the representatives of the insur-
ence corporations.
Senator Trimble appears confident of
the bills recommendation by the com
n1ittee and of it's passage To offset
any nlishap that may come to 1t. 1t
has been given out that a similar bill,
perhaps a little milder in form and in
few of its provisions, will come up
before the legislature via the house.
a representative from one of the west !
ern counties, it was rumored last night,
would have such a bill.
This gives plenty of assurance of a
good fight for the insurance com
panies and means that they viii have
to do some tall lobbying in the re-
manning days of the session. The I'M
surance companies from outside the
state threaten to leave the state per
n1anently, while the friends OF the
measure advocated by Senator Trimble
and his following, declare 1t Is but a
blum which il being run
When one insurance man was inter-
view last night BY The Forum repre-
sentative on this point. he stated it
was not an empty threat This has
heen welcome news TO a number of the
state companies who feel that with
such competition removed, it will mean
greater prosperity for them, as was
the result Of similar legislation in
Texas.
The insurance committee OF the SEN
ate which met yesterday will hold
another meeting next Thursday, when
the insurance men viii again present
themselves to fight the meas sure. which
they claim is quite drastic One .ts
the members OF the committee have
apenly expressed themselves OH the
matter, though 1t Ii said that In both
houses there Is quite number who
favor legislation III the direction which
the Trinaole bill points.
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Legislative Proceedings
WOULD AMEND
CONSTITUTION
PLAN ToINcREAsE BONDED DEBT
LIMIT AND PROVIDE FOR
INITIATIVE AND REF
ERENDuM.

Bismarck. N. D., Feb. 4.-Revision of
the state constitution is the next is
sue of the present legislative assembly.
The reason is to ameIiorate u tate
charter SO that the amount = the
bonded Indebtedness of North ota
may be increased. At the preset e me
the bonded Indebtedness amou @ to
100000, which is not considered z v
quate to cover the needs of the e
In many particulars. For this ri
It is q claim OF long standing that
cause of this weakness in the
constitution a larger burden rests u
the taxpayers than would If the ri
franchise of the commonwealth WI
changed for the better
Initiative and referendum will have
a large part to do with the calling of a.
convention So much agitation has
been shown along that line already,
and the tendency of the present leg
islature has been in that direction ALSO
that 1t could not be expected that the
purpose of the convention Is for the in
lection of such provision.
bill was introduced in the house
yesterday for the purpose of calling a
delegate convention to revise and
amend the state constitution. And the
senate committee on judiciary at a
meeting yesterday morning, authorized
the appointment Of subcommittee of
five to draft a bill or concurrent reso-
luton providing for the calling OF a
constitutional convention. 1t is evil
dent that with the sentiment of both
houses Identical in this respect, the
twelfth legislative assembly will sue
coed in getting something through
which win bring about such a posi-
bility and make a new constitution
within reach
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
APPORTIONnENT
LACKS INTEREST

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 4.--Now that
congressional apportionment has been
given a death blow, little interest is
taken in the congressional situation and
who will be North Dal1otas represent
tatives in the lower house of congress
from the western part Of the state.
Yesterday there was some sentiment
heard expressed that division Of the
state into two dictricts. east and west,
would be the result of the action taken
recently at Washington. But this is
hardly considered probability, and it
is now generally conceded that two
congressman will continue to be elected
at large.
This will doubtless mean the continu-
alton of both of the present congress
men for number OF years or as long
as either can be persuaded to serve the
interests of the people of the state.
Much satisfaction has been expressed
among all the members of the legis-
lature over the present congressional
representation and 1t is largely con-
coded that in both houses none of
North Dakota's present statesmen. in
Washington could be improved upon.
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flames Immediately burst out and in
hicted the burns which resulted in the
death OF young Mckenzie. According
to the statement made public, fear had
sealed the Sperry boys lips until the
time the confession was made.
States Atty. S. G. Skulason stated
this evening that the witness Sperry
had gone wrong" Further than this
he had no statement to make and said
that there were no further develop
ments in the case in sight.
The dismissal OF the action is regard
ed as vindication OF the position TAX
en- by Mayor Gunderson Of Aneta. He
Investigated the affair at great length
and finally concluded the story told by
the boy was the result of his derange-
ment from pain or from opiates. Sen
ator Gunderson was so anxious to get
the real facts that in addition to his
official work, 1t Is reported that he
personally engaged a detective to fer
ret out every clue and finally reached
the conclusion there had been no crime
and that the name Of Aneta was not
so black as painted as a result of the
sensational stories in connection with
the tragedy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
RUGBY MAN WAS
FROZEN To DEATH
w. S. CROOK BECOMES LOST ON
PRAIRlEs AND FOUND DEAD
LOST HIS WAY.

Rugby. N. d., Feb. 4.--W. s. Crook,
known as Colonel Crook. who was at
one time a resident of this community,
and who had returned here but about
six weeks ago from Oklahoma, became
lost on the prairies and was found
frozen to death.
Mr. Crook was engaged in caring for
the stock on the farm of his nephew,
VIM. Crook, south of this city. 1t is
believed that he became wearied or
lost while on the way, though the dis
lance was not great, was unable to
proceed further, and that his death
resulted from exposure. He was a
man So years of age, and has one
brother F. A Crook, residing in this
city, another brother residing in Min
nesota has arrived, and his datIgff
ter, Mrs. Uhlmann is expected to ar
rive here from the west.
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Atlantic. n. j., Feb. 4.-The where
abouts of Richard L. Ashhurst, the
postmaster of Philadelphia, who dis
appeared on the strand last Monday
night, is still unknown 70 his friends.
He dropped completely out of sight
and did not leave the slightest clue
by which he could be traced.
Whether the family of the post
master know anything concerning his
disappearance cannot be learned. Chief
of Police Woodruff, who SAYS he was
notified of the disappearance of ash
hurst the night he dropped ont of
sight, today expressed the belief that
the man is dead. The last person to
see him was chair pusher who wheel
ed him to the million dollar pier Mon
day night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
POOL HALL AT
RUGBY RAIDED

Rugby, N. D., Feb. 4.--Police oficsrs
Tufford and Theroux made a raid on
ole Rudningen's pool and billiard
rooms and arrested Rudningen, Meyer
and John Poull.
There were about twenty-five men
in the place at the time and after TAX
ing the names of all of them, the Of
ficers allowed them to depart in
peace, and locked the place, taking
the three men arrested to the city
bastile. The officers made a search
of the place and in addition to other
evidence, found in a building in the
alley near the premises. five cases Of
beer, each labelled with an address
slip bearing the name OF Ole RudnIn-
gen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
REVOLUTIONISTS
ARE VICTORIOUS

Washington, Feb. 4.-The revolution
lists in Hayti, according to rumor
which has reached Port Au Prince, the
capital of the country, have captured
Fort Liberty, Onanamintat and Trou
This information was conveyed to the
state department today in telegram
from American Minister Furniss at
Port Au Prince
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
VICTIM OF
ASSASSINS
Persian Minister Of Finance
Was Shot Dead

Teheran, Persia, Feb. 4.-Sani- Ed
Dowleh, the Persian minister of a.
nance, was shot dead in the street
today. His assassins, two Armenians.
escaped. "& -.
The minister was returning home
from a meeting of parliament when
he was attacked. Death was almost
instantaneous. AS he fell the murder
ers turned and fed, but were quickly
pursued by persons who had witness
ed the killing. .
The assassins got start on their
rursuers and had not been taken late
in the day
The murderers also killed Nc ice.
men VINO attempted to capture tllsIn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
FACE CHARGE OF
MANSLAUGHTER
MEN ARRESTED IN CONNECTION
WITH BIG DYNAMITE ExPLo.
SION WAVE ExAMlNA-
TON.

New York, Feb. 4.--seven oficials
and employees Of the Central railroad
of New Jersey and Du Pont De Ne
mours Powder Co. and Capt. James
Healing of the Katherine W., the ts-
stroyed dynamite boat. aTraigned on
charges Of manslaughter In connec-
ton with the disastrous dynamite ex-
plosion at Communipaw last wednes-
cay, waived examination today before
Judge John w Queen OF the second
criminal court III Jersey City and were
ordered held under bond to await the
action or the Hudson county grand
jury
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
State Fails MiserabIy
in the Case Against
Symmetrical at Ancta
Clyde Spey Whose Alleged Confession Caused Great Sen
sation, Was Not Even Called
Only Mckenzie Father Of Murdered Boy and Dr. barrow Of
Fargo Were Called by State
Justice FOger Decided There Was No Evidence Upon Which to
Hold Louis Summerfield

Lakota, N. D., Feb. 1.-THE sensa-
tional evidence connecting Louis Sum-
merfield with the murder of Kenneth
Mckenzie Of Aneta, failed to material
lie at the preliminary hearing here to-
day before Justice Folger. The alleged
confession was said to have been made
by Clyde Sperry, OF Aneta, to States
Atty. 8. G.. Skulason, but young Sperry
was not even placed on the witness
stand. All the evidence introduced was
that OF the father Of the boy, telling
Of the dying statement of his son that
two men were his assailants. There
was nothing in the statement that con-
nected Summerfield with the crime.
The only other witness examined was
DR.. Darrow, who testified as to the
cause of death. The state rested and
Summerfield was at once dismissed.
Alleged Confession.
Sperry's story, made public by
States Attorney Skulason, was a SEN
sational one, In which he was alleged
to have told all the circumstances of
pouring kerosene from the lantern,
which the Mckenzie boy was carry
ing, over the unfortunate lad. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
CHINESE START
. A SMALL WAR

Batavia. Java, Dutch West Indies,
Feb. 4.-There has been a serious out
break among the Chinese on the Island
Of Billion. The capital, Lanjung Pan
dan was looted and burned and the
chief administrator and others muir
dered. Troops have been sent to the
scene.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
EARTHQUAKES ARE
not SO FREQUENT

Manila, Feb. 4.-The earthquakes
which have continued for several days
coincident with the eruption of Mount
Paal are decreasing in intensity and
frequency. At noon today total OF
s13 quakes have been recorded at the
observatory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
IMPRISONED Man
DUG FROM Mine

Lead. S. D., Feb. This morn
/ ing Larry Nichols, a miner who
was Imprisoned in the Homestake
| workings at last nights caye-in,
which killed Shaft Boss Joseph
Thomas, was dug out and removed
to hospital, He is not seriously
injured.
Several other imprisoned miners
made their escape through other
workings and reached the surface.
The men were working in an old
caved slope when the ground gave
way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
MIGHT COMPROMISE ON
FARGO.

The "A Hne-o-type or two" de-
partment Of The Chicago Tribune
contains the following:
Even New Orleans will admit
that San Francisco is the most
logical point for a Panama ex-
position with the possible excep-
ton OF Fargo, N. d. ..F
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04

Washington, Feb. Ain the leg
isIatures OF every state in the union
the question or demanding the adop-
tion OF constitutional amendment
providing for the election OF United
states senator's by the people Il being
discussed. Twenty nine state have at
ready made the demand. Seventeen
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
POSTMASTER
DISAPPEARS
Richard L. AshhurSt of Phia-
delphia Missing
DRAGGED OCEAN eEp.

! Atlantic City, N. j., Feb. A.
Coast life guards who started at
! daylight to drag the ocean bed
in the vicinity of the million dol
lar-pier in search of the body Of
Richard l.. Ashhurst, the missing
postmaster of Philadelphia aban-
doned their work at noon, because
OF the rough sea. They found no
clue to the missing man, nor have
the police learned anything fur
Their OF the aged Philadelphian.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
GRAND OPERA At
SUPERIOR BURNS

Superior, Wis, Feb. 4.--FIre damag-
ed the Superior Grand operahouse to
the extent of $4,000 early this morn
ing. The Lillian Maxwell Stock Co,
which has been playing at the house
for several days, lost about $4,000 in
scenery and costumes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
FIGHT TO DEATH.
Most Brutal Contest Was staksd In
Louisiana.

New Iberia, La, Feb. "A battle
to death between gorilla and Eng
fish bulldog in which the gorilla was
victorious was fought here early to-
day with almost the entire male pop
ulation OF New Iberia as spectators
Much money was waged. The dog and
gorilla were placed in a pen at mid
night; at 1902 the dog was dead. The
dog leaped at the gorilla Immediately
after being placed in the pen. the gor-
lila caught the dog just as a man
catches a baseball, then bit quickly
through the dogs skull into the brain,
broke its back. and tore 1t to pieces.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
Tha sixtaantn RalIot-

Albany, Feb. 4.--The sixteenth bal.
lot for United States senator, demo-
Gratis: Sheehan Z, Shepard 2. herman
g.. Glynn 2. Littleton Ii republicans;
Depew 5; total vote cast 10. No
quorum; no choice.
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are yet to be heard from.

are yet to be heard from.
The deadlock In New York, Montana.
and Iowa in the election Of senators at
the present time. the scandal sur
r0under the election Of Lorilner OF IL
Iinois and the two men III West yir-
giniar have brought about the urgent
necessity for 3 change IN the present.
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method Of election.

method OF election.
Within sixty days, it is declared the
Application of sutIfcient number of
states to compel congress to act surely
will be obtained. for there Ii no pro-
position now before the people which
has such tremendous impetus behind
II,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
NEW TREASURER.


A new treasurer of the school super
visors at district NO. has been named
by Superintendent Riley. James Me-
Kinnon of Armenia has been selected
to handle the funds, to succeed Mary A.
Clark, deceased.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
Ryan Shows Tmprovemsnt,

Philadelphia, Pa, Feb. AFTER a
bad night Archbishop Ryan showed
Improvement early today. The arch
bishop heart is still very weak.
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Thomas o. Edwards,
American Consul"

Eel Paso. Tex, Feb 4.-The Damo-
clean sword Of insurrection was still
suspended over the city OF Juarez this
morning. Just when Pasequale 0rozco
and his followers will cut the thread
was little indefinite. but it was very
definite indeed that the attack of the
young revolutionary leader on the Dor
der city. which, according to his own
statement, he intended making the
provisional capital of Mexico, would
not be long delayed.
The official notice of the intended
attack reached the American consul
last night. In this notice Orozco said
he would attack within twenty -four
hours. Couriers from his camp, about
ten miles from Juarez, this morning
said he expected first to reconnoiter
the town before striking, and. that he
was waiting reinforcements.
Juarez, too, was looking for rein
forcements from the federal garrison,
but the revolutionists said none might
be looked for from the south, where.
Colonel Robago and his shattered COM
mand were. Orozco declared that he
intended making Juarez the capital of
Mexico, and rallying all his followers
there start on. a march against Chi
huahua city and ultimately the capital
of the republic itself, Mexico city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
SWORD Still
SUSPENDED
Rebel Leaders Have Not Yet
Attacked Jaurez
WILL CUT STRING SOON
THE ENsuRREcTo LEADER AN
NouNcEs THAT HE WILL MAKE
JuAREz THE PROVISIONAL. CAP.
ITAL OF MEXICO AFTER HE HAS
CAPTURED 1T.

81 Paso, Tex, Feb. 4.-The fol-
lowing notice was publicly pro-
claimed this, morning:
"To Whom II May Concern:
American consulate, ciudad, Jua-
reg, Mexico.
Having received notice officially
from Fl Generate En- Jsfe orsxeo,
prominent commander Of the pro.
vineial anto. RI. sIeotionists in Mex
leo that he will initiate an attack
on the city. Of Juarez without de-
lay, would earnestly advise that
all Americans, all foreigners and all
non-combatants should absent
themselves from ciudad, Juarsz
until such tinne as 3 state of tran
quility shall have been established.
"sianed,
Thomas o. Edwards,
American Consul"
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Fighting at oyams.

Preside, Tex, Feb. 4.--Fighting be-
tween the insurrectos and federal SOL
diers under Dorantes has been renewed
around Coyame, according to reports
received here today. The insurrectos
attacked the federals when Dorantes
attempted to lead his command back
to OJinaga. 1t is declared Dorantes'
troops looted the town of Cuichillio
Parade during their fight following the
insurrecto attack.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-04
Rush United states Troops.

Washington. Feb 1.-THE war de-
partlnent is assuming that the troops
ordered yesterday to the Mexican
boundary have all started and that the
vanguard viii begin to arrive at the
Mexican border tonight or tomorrow
morning. The officials feel that with
twenty two troops which either are
at present or have been ordered 70 the
boundary. they will be In a position
to enforce rfgidIy the neutrality laws.
particularly as the department OF Jus
tice and the treasury through secret
service men, deputy marshals and Gus
toms officers are aiding the military BY
informing them OF revolutionary move
naents within their knowledge.
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Continued on Page Three.
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Generally fair tonight and Sunday;
slightly warmer tonight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-25
City i'm Brief

Lent begins on Ash Wednesday,
which Is March /, and Easter Sunday
comes on April 16.
Among the bankers who were in the
city today on business were A. 4.
Christ, cashier Of the Dickey bank and
S. q. More of the bank at Buffalo
The Salvation Army will have a big
time this evening at the barracks on
Second avenue north, and all are invit-
ed to attend. Visitors from South Da-
kota will be in attendance.
The Ladies' Aid society Of st. Marks
English Lutheran church will hold a
meeting tomorrow afternoon at 2:30
at the home of Mrs. M. Z. Thompson,
1892 Second avenue north, and all are
invited.
Peter Luger Of the Luger Furniture
Co. left Saturday evening on a three
weeks business trip to buy the season $
stock for the large Luger store. He
will inspect the markets of Chicago
and New York for choice rugs, pianos,
crockery. etc. and on his return will
visit the large factories Of Grand
Rapids, when he will purchase all Of
the latest styles in furniture for the
carrying of which Luger's has a merit
ed reputation.
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ton to fill a vacancy in the position of
aid in anthropology (male), at SIS per
month, in the National museum,
Washington. d. c., and vacancies re-
quiring similar qualifications as they
may occur, unless II shall be decided
in the interest Of the service to nil the
vacancy by reinstatement transfer or
promotion.
An examination will be held here on
Feb. 1924, to secure eligibles from
which to make certihcation to fill a
vacancy in the position of entomology
cal preparation at $50 per month i'm the
bureau of entomology, department Of
agriculturtue, and vacancies requiring
similar qualifications as they may .oc-
cur, unless it shall be decided I'm the
interest Of the service to fill the va
cancy by reinstatement, transfer or
promotion.
Both men and women will he admit
ted to this examination, but only wom-
en- will be eligible for appointment to
the particular vacancy mentioned
above.
The commission also announces an
examination on Feb. 1924. in Fargo.
to secure eligibles from which to make
certification to fill three vacancies i'm
the position of grazing examiner in the
forest service, at $1,000 per annum,
and vacancies requiring similar quail
ihcations as they may occur unless Il
shall be decided in the interest of the
service to fill the vacancies by rein
statement, transfer or promotion.
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D. G. LATSHAW is HERE
Will Speak Tomorrow Morning at the
A. c. and at Noon Will Talk to
r. n. Men at DiIworth.

d. G. Latshaw of New York. known
the country over as the Railroad Mans
Friend, has arrived in the city and this
evening viii be present at $50 at the
rooms OF the Y. M. C. A. at a meet
ing to be held with the ministers Of
the city. board of directors of the as
sociation and lay men.
Mr.. Latshaw will speak tomorrow
morning at o'clock at the agricultural
college in connection with the services
that are set apart for this day, which
is known as the day for prayer for
colleges. At the noon hour he will
be at Dilworth where he will speak
at the shops to the men.
This evening he will render as much
assistance as possible at the Union re-
vival meeting at the First Presbyter-
ian church
He Is one of the great workers of
the United states among railroad men
and is known from coast to coast and
from the lakes to the gulf.