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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
HANNA HAS
Land BILLS
New Features In Land Entry
Are Planned

Washington, d. c., Dec. 26.-Shortly
before congress adjourned for the hol-
iday recess Rep. i. B. Hanna intro
duced the four land bills included in
the legislative programme that the pre-
pared at the beginning Of this session.
Mr.. Hanna had intended introducing
these bills earlier in the session in or
der that the committee on public. lands
might have an opportunity to 60 over
them before the recess. but was unable
to do so. He desired that the bills,
all Of which are very important, be
drafted by one Of the best public land
attorneys in the national capital and
was obliged to await his convenience.
As drafted, Mr.. Hanna thinks the bills
are free from Objectionable features
and ne is hopeful that tha commg TED
win favorab1y report them.
The bills provide that no certificates
or patents shall be issued to entrymen
until the expiration of three years and
permit settlers to prove up at any time
within four years after the expiration
of that period; extending the provis-
ions of section 2SO1 Of the revised
statutes to homestead entries in order
that settlers may be permitted to ac-
quire isolated tracts; reduce the price
Of alternate reserved lands along lines
of railroad from $3.50 to $1.25 per acre.
and permit entrymen to file on the
surface OF land classified as valuable
for coal, provided they agree to per-
NIT persons who so desire to prospect
for, mine and remove the mineral.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
MORE time IN
Steel PROBE
Government Grants Extension
to the Defendants

Trenton, N. j.. Dec. 2s.-U. s. Dis
trict Attorney vreeIand in United
States court announced further ex-
tension Of time had been granted for
Ming answers in the suit OF the gov
eminent for dissolution Of the U. S.
Steel corporation. The time has been
extended from the nrst Monday In
January to Feb. /. in the case Of the
United States Steel corporation itself
and for twenty-five of the thirty de-
PENDANTS in the cases.
The extension was granted by Vree-
land with the approval OF the depart
ment OF Justice. The only defendants
out Of the entire sixty who have not
asked for an extension are John d.
Rockefeller and John D. Rockefeller.
jr. '
The Minnesota group of mining and
land companies which secured an ex-
tension some time ago to Jan. is, thus
far has not asked for further time
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
PACKERS
MAY YET
GO FREE
Counsel For Defense Sprung a
Big Surprise Today
Revived the Famous Immunity
Plea Of Years Ago
~
Would Exclude all Evidence
Prior to Jrly 1905

Chicago, Ill, Dec. 2e.--Counsel for
the defense in the trial OF the ten
Chicago meat packers under indict-
ment on charge OF criminal violation
Of the Sherman law, sprung surprise
on the government today by reviving
the famous immunity plea by which
seven packers escaped a possible con-
viction several years ago.
The argument used today in the mo-
ton is to have the court exclude all
testimony in regard to the transac-
tions OF the packers prior to July 1.
1905. Counsel for defense agreed to
put the argument in writing and sub
NIT it to the court before the close OF
the day. Judge Carpenter announced
he would defer his ruling on the mo-
ton.
Albert III. Veeder, attorney for Swift
e. Co. since the organization OF the
corporation in 1885, was the first witt
ness called by the government. He adj
mitted the packers had an organiza-
ton in 1900. 1901 and 1902 which met
in a room adjoining his Office, and that
MS hoIlg henry NeeueT, dCLeu ds SeCFe-
tary OF the organization for two years.
He said he never heard the name
of the organization and had no
knowledge of the business transacted
The meetings were held every Tues
day. 1t was at these meetings. the
government contends. that the price of
meat was fixed by the old packers
"pool' prior to the organization of the
National Packing Co. in 1903.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
EUROPE in
DEEP WATER
Conferences Of Heavy Purport
Are Under Way
ITALY TRIPLE ALLIANCE
NEGOTIATIONS ~ oR PEACE BE-
TWEEN ITALN< No TURKEY
AND ACTIVE con ENcE re-
GARDINc LINE UP iATIoHAs
NOW GOING on. ~

Rome, Dec. &c. Efforts are being
made by the government in Constant
inople and the Italian foreign office
to find a possible basis for the con-
clusion of peace between the two
countries.
Negotiations regarding the triple al.
lance are Of the most important
character, as it is conceivable they
might even result in the withdrawal
Of Italy from the alliance and the
consequent strengthening OF the triple
antente between Great Britain, France
and Russia.
The exchange of communications
between the Italian foreign ONCE and
other European powers, regarding
the war in Tripoli, is proceeding with
great activity, but the question of a
renewal Of the triple alliance between
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy
also is being discussed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
REPUBLIC
ONLY HOPE
Manchus Have Been Asked to
Decide Own Fate
THE REBELS ARE UNITED
FORMER RULERS or CHINESE
EMPIRE MUST DECIDE AT ONCE
If THEY FAVOR REPUBLIC
PROBABLE THAT EpIcT WILL
CONE SOME TIME TO-DAY.

Picking, Dec. 26.-Premier Yuan Shi
Kai has submitted to the more promi-
nent Manchus here proposal enanat-
ing from Shanghai for a meeting Of a
special national assembly to decide on
the future form Of government which
shall be adopted for China. This step
by the premier practically means that
he asks the court to decide It's own
fate, because the members Of such a
national assembly would decide in fav-
or Of a republic.
If the Mancnus agree to adopt the
suggestions their decision to do so win
be promulgated in an edict, which in
an probability will be maze public in
the course Of the day.
Shanghai. Dec. 26.--As no reply has
yet been received by Tang Shoa ri to
his dispatches to Premier Yuan Sht
Kai pointing out that the acceptance
of the idea of a republic is the only
means of securing a peaceful solution
to China's troubles, the revolutionists
the demanding vigorously the immme-
date election of pdesident Of the re-
public and asking that the govern
ment of China be proceeded with with
out any further notice being taken Of
Picking.
A conference held yesterday be-
tween DIR. Sun Yat Sen. the proposed
president, and WI Ting Fang, chief
of the revolutionary delegates to the
peace conference, resulted in a COM
plete agreement between the leaders.
and the revolutionaries are now
showing a more united front than
ever.
Among the revolutionary troops con-
centrated in and near Pukow to the
number Of nearly $4,000, there is great
agitation about a breach Of the arm
istice by the imperial troops. The
ready to advance against the inn
perial army, which is reported to be
marching south under the command
of Chang Hsun.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
Continued on Page Six.
MERRITT IS AN
INDIAN CHIEF
MAN WHO MADE THE CHARGE
AGAINST RocKEFELLERls
HEAD OF NlKANISS
BAND.

Duluth, Mimi, Dec. 26.--Leonidas
Merritt OF Duluth. who gave testimony
before the Stanley committee at
washington. is Chippewa Indian by
adoption, and as the chiefs of the
Nikaniss band are now all dead. this
distinction gives Merritt the right of
adoption. While in Washington it is
now made known, he adopted Miss
Katherine Green Of Henderson, KY,
into the band.
Back in 1856 when Leon Merritt
was a boy Of IL years Chief Loon Foot
adopted him Merits - now salaief &C
the Nikanisss
Merritt presented Miss Green with
book of verse containing his alleged
experiences with John d. Rockefeller
and Rev. Frederick T. Gates. The
book does not tell Of the final triumph
OF Rockefeller, as alleged by Merritt,
as 1t was written before that event
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
DENNIE HANNAFIN
OUT FOR CONGRESS

Bismarck. N. d.. Dec. 2s.-Dennie
Hannann, one Of the old timers of
North Dakota and we'll known
throughout the state, Is said to be out
for the congressional nomination in
the Second Congressional district and
it is understood will make the race
for the primaries.
Donnie is one of the far-famed
characters Of the capital city and has
many friends throughouts North Da-
kota. In the 1910 primary campaign
he ran for the nomination for the
long term of United States senator
against Sen. p. j. McCumber and
Thomas Marshall and others who
were in the race. He received over
5000 votes at the primary election.
In that campaign, Hannafin made
the boast OF spending only $12 from
the day Of his announcement until
election day and walked number Of
miles to make the opening speech OF
his campaign. He is over 70 years
OF age.
The informal announcement OF
Dennie for congress in the second dis
trict has caused considerable COM
ment in the hotel Hobbies In Bismarck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
CHECK FORGER
WANTED in n. D.
ARRESTED IN N. Y.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 2s.-Julius
Moe, wanted in Grand Forks on a
charge of forging check for $3.50 was
arrested in New York City yesterday.
Word to that effect was received here
today and Moe will be brought back
at ace.
Moe went from here to oregon,
where it is alleged he forged check
for $3.50 and he went from Oregon
to New York. Moe is said to have
forged the name of his Grand Forks
employer to check.
Recently he wrote to the local re-
cruiting station for his citizen papers,
as he had been negotiating to join
the army from this point. Detectives
were at once put on the trail and yes
terday a detective from the Burns
agency landed the man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
KICK BY HORSE
MAY COST LIFE

Anamoose Progress: Christ Eisen-
brey, the 15-year-old son of Freder-
lex Eisenbrey, one Of the most prom
inent farmers. living six miles south
of town, had very serious accident
last Sunday. One of the horses kicked
him in the abdomen. DR.. Greenfield.
who was called Wednesday evening,
ordered immediate transfer to the hos
pital. The boy is suffering from inter-
nal injuries and is in such a critical
condition that an operation, first
planned, had to e postponed until his
condition win allow. He has slight
chance for recovery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
VIOLET BUEHLER
HADMANY ROMANCES

Chicago, H., Dec 2s.-with the
discovery by the police that Violet
Buehler, missing since Nov. z, had not
one but several romances, the line Of
search was expected to change today.
Inspector Hunt claimed to have re-
liable information that the Buehler girl
was given diamond ring by the po-
lice lieutenant.
1t was reported last night that the
girl was in Chicago and that she would
be home today. The story apparently
Is not reliable, however and the po-
lice today continued their search for
her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
MARTIAL LAW
IN PERSIA

London, Dec. 2e.-The proclamation
of martial law in Teheran. Persia,
following the dismissal Of w. Morgan
Shuster, the Persian treasurer gener-
al, by the Persian cabinet. and frag-
mentary reports received as to a
bloody massacre by Russian soldiers
at Resht is causing serious appre-
tensions.
Direct dispatches from Teheran.
make no references to these casualties
and report from the Russian consul
at that point states order has been
restored. although he Is preparing for
further outbreaks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
OHIO INVADED
BY LAF0LLETTE

Columbus, O.. Dec. 2s.--A cam
paign intended chiefly to endeavor to
swing sentiment to the Ohio Repub-
lican league supporting the presiden-
tial candidacy of La Toilette starts to-
night. senator Clapp of Minnesota
opens the campaign with an address at
salem, Columbian county,
la toilette invades the presidents
home state tomorrow. opposing the
denomination OF Taft and setting him
aelf up as the logical leader Of the
party next year
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
TAFT MADE
A BIG HIT
Republicans Of Both Factions
Highly Pleased
MESSAGE is PEACE AGENT
PRESIDENTS LATEST COMMUNE
CATION TO CONGRESS WILL
PAVE WAY FOR HARMONY IN
RANKS or REPUBLICANS
WHAT WILL DEMOCRATS Dor

washington, Dec. 26. Republicans
of all factions have not been so well
pleased for a long time as they were
BY President Tafts special message
on Schedule K and the report Of the
tariff board, which accompanied it.
Without intending to do so, the presi-
dent sent real Christmas greeting to
congress in this message and report,
at least so far as the republicans are
concerned.
For the most part the insurgents
are pleased and happy over the mes
sage, and, so far as known to date,
are willing to cooperate with the
regulars Of the republican party in
order to carry out the recommends
tons OF the president The ultra
conservative republicans also appear
Continues ~, ToaOn civ
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
pIsLocATEs JAW
KISSING BABE

Darlington, N. d., Dec. 26.-Be-
cause she was too strenuous while
engaged in kissing her youngest
baby, Mrs. Olaf Tollefson. residing
near here, dislocated her jaw. The
services Of a physician were re-
CURED before the jaw could be re-
placed.
The baby Jared wen, escaping
without injury.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
RUSSIAN TROOPS
ARE in MUTINY

London, Dec. Pa news agency
dispatch from st. Petersburg reports
that mutiny has broken out at the
naval ordnance yard there. Measures
for quellipg the disorder have been
taken by the authorities and several
mutineers have been wounded by
troops sent to repress the insubor-
dination.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
MAI. gen. HODGES
PASSED AWAY

washington, b. g. Dec. e.Maj.
f.ep CHARLES L. Hodges. y. 8. a. Gre
t,raa, died at his home here today,
s s,ess a. illness Of several months. He
was born In Rhode Island Marcn as'
1sx7 entered the volunteer service az
10 ~ outbreak Of the civil war, when
a ~ Il years of age. n 1869 he en-
tersd the permanent service and serv-
q s. continuously up to March Is, last
when he retired.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
ADMIRAL DEWEY IS
"a YEARS old

washington, d. G.. Dec. 2s.-Ad-
miral Dewey is "a today and conse-
quently has q triple holiday for the
Yuletide season - Christmas eve,
Christmas and his birthday. The ad-
miral is in fine health, with mind ac-
tive and physique robust.
He continues to perform his duties
as president Of the general board Of
the navy with as keen an interest as
is shown by officers young enough to
be his sons
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26

Mexico city, Dec 2e.-rhe surrender
of Gen. Bernardo Reyes at Linares
Neuve Leon, yesterday, 1t Is believed
here, marks the end Of the most per-
picking problem yet brought before
the Madero government. Seemingly.
all over the country recently have
sprung up small revolts and most OF
them in the name of the former mill
tary leader Of the country. Reyes
trial has been set for the April term
OF federal court at Laredo.
Monterey, Mex, Dec. 26.-Generai
Reyes sent to General Trevino today
request for a trial at some place
other from Monterey City, from which
he ruled Neuvo Leon as governor for
many years. 1t is the only favor the
fallen rebel has asked and It is be-
lieved here it is not improbable tbs
central government, to which his peti-
ton has been forwarded, will grant II.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26

New York, Dec. 26.-It was said
at the Presbyterian hospital this morn
ing that DIR. G. Fl. Mayo. the surgeon
OF Rochester. Mimi. had spent fairly
good night and his condition is today
satisfactory. The doctor ID recovering
from recent operation for appenda-
citis and gall stones.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
MAN AND WIFE AGED
rs, BORN SAME DAY,
DIED 4 HOURS APART.

Wichita, Kan, Dec. 26.-Mr.
and Mrs. George Bailey, pioneer
residents of this city, born on the
same day, seventy six years ago,
and who died within a period of
four hours, were buried here to-
day. Both collins were lowered
in same grave.
Bailey, veteran of the civil
war, died at his home here. Death
came to his wife, in an insane
asylum at osawatomie, Kan.
Neither knew the other was i'll.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
GENERAL REYES
GAVE HIMSELF UP
SURRENDER CONFIRMED

Washington, ID. c., Dec. 26.--
American Consul Garrett at Nue.
vo, Laredo and Consul General
Hanna, at Monterey, Mex, today
confirmed to the state department
the surrender Of Cen. Bernardo
Reyes, near Linares.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26

81. Sha says that, Judging from the
presidents pictures, he Ii not likely to
hit d fast pace. She has been given
q brand new silk dress for the coca
sion, and will otrtshine the other in-
mates Of the home. one OF them 1O4,
and two others 90 and 05s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26

The case Is most unusual and has ex-
cited much interest among those work
ing for the uplift of the slum element
i'm Chicago
The governors action was based
upon petitions given him signed by
such prominent leaders as Jane Adj
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26

New York, Dec. 26.--Afrs. Rachel
Marcus, who celebrated her 1Obth
birthday, Dec III. says she will ask
President Taft to dance with her when
he attends the annual ball for the ben
ent Of the Home OF the Daughters Of
Jacob. at III Arnaorys New York jan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-26
THE WEATHER

Generally fair tonight and wednes
day. Continued cold.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-06-22
HEIGHTS NEWS

John A. Cook, former resident of
Hood River, is up from Portland on a
business trip and visit to his many
friends. He and his family are going
to California, to find home.
There was quite lively runaway on
the hill. A lady was driving her horse
up to Taft & Co. 8 barn when it be-
came frightened at pile of wood and
turned the buggy over, threw the
woman out and made things lively for
a while. The buggy was demolished.
1t was not learned how badly the
woman was hurt.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Taft took in the
excursion to Carson, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carmichael were on the
excursion boat Sunday.
Milton Sunderland, of Seaside, Ore.
is in town calling on friends.
W. H. Taft was in Portland over
Sunday.
Mrs. Mary E. Sumner, mother of
Carl Sumner, has been quite i'll for the
past ten days, but is reported able to
sit up little.
The regular meeting of the W. G. T.
U. will be held at the home of.Mrs. ].
H. Gill. All members ale requested
to be present to vote whether we shall
take vacation or not, through the
summer months. Let us have good
representation.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-06-22
CENTRAL VALE

Mr.. F. A. Massee and family return
ed from the Willamette Valley, Love
Columbia and Seaside. they report
pleasant trip.
The School Board, of district No. l3
met last Saturday evening and the bid:
were opened for theIcontract of build
ing the addition. Mr.. Davenport anc
son, were awarded the contract. The
ninth and tenth grades will be added
Miss Miller will teach the primary
grades and gentleman from Portland
will teach the higher grades.
Burleigh Cash, of Hood River, made
an interesting talk to the Bible schoo
of Central Vale, which was appreci.
ated by all present.
The strawberry season will soon bC
over. The crop was much better than
expected.
Geo. Keagle, whose health has beer
very poor. .since his arrival from Hi.
nois last spring, is recovering and able
to be up again. We hope the invigor.
ating air of Hood River will soon re.
cover him to his usual health.
Quite a number attended the ice
cream social at the home of 7. w.
Atkinson last Friday evening at 0dell.
All report very.pleasant evening.
Mr. Dunaway and Mr.. r.lNorburg gave
a musical entertainment last Saturday
evening for the amusement of the
strawberry pickers of Central Vale.
1t was enjoyed very much by all who
were present.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-06-22

Monday night to couple on an express
car filled with White Salmon straw.
berries for Deadwood, South Dakota,
the second car routed to that mining
town, besides shipments by crates.
The price was SO cash f. o. b. White
Salmon.
Charlie Frick, the German who FLED
at the approach of the Northwestern
Electric Co. some time ago, has written
a letter from Portland to Joseph
Conger, in which he says that he went
to California to dodge the people, but
that he is now willing to sell his small
tract on the Narrows if he can get a
reaonable price.
While delivering goods at the Fred
Balsiger place last Saturday hen that
had been standing beneath one of the
ponies began to cackle and frightened
the team, which started to run. Mrs.
Reichner jumped with the baby and
was unhurt. Mr.. Reichner tried to
recover the lines but was thrown to
the ground and his back hurt, with
somes bruises internally, from which he
is recovering. The team continued on
the run to town, being stopped on
Jewett Avenue.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-06-22
PINE GROVE.

The W. C. 7. U.Iwill meet with Mrs.
j. S. Davis. Friday afternoon Of this
week, 2:30.
There will be preaching at the
church next Sunday morning.
The Children's Day exercises last
Sunday were very interesting. The
flowers, used in the decorations, con-
sisted entirely of roses, which were
numerous and beautiful.
The Ladies Aid Society met last Fri
day afternoon with Mrs. John johnson,
a goodly number was in attendance.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Newman.
DR.. Sweetland is spending a few
days with the home folks.
Ada Mark is spending her vacation
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o.
Marx.
Mr.. baltimore, prominent business
man from the East, was in the vicinity
last week and while here took views
of the valley, selecting w. M. Skies
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1911-06-22
WHITE SALMON.
tFrom the Enterprisel

Jas. Cameron had the misfortune tC
lose 40 cords of wood while burning
some slashing on Friday.
]. f. Reynold and family, of airing.
ton, 0re., passed through town Tues
day on their way to Trout Lake to
spend the summer.
Mrs. l.. G. Vandenberg from Iowa
and her son from Portland are visiting
at the H. E. Sheldon home.
Miss Hannah, from Mexico City is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Connor. She
left Mexico the day before the earth
quake.
Four rattle snakes were recently
killed near the wan-Hamann mill, one
of which had Is rattles.
Mr.. Cutler and daughter and Mr..
Sage of Minneapolis have been pros
pecting the country this week.
George Jennings and family left
Monday for an auto trip down the
willamette Valley and other points in
Oregon.
The Enterprise was misinformed as
to the Dean ferry being unable to run
during the unusually high wind of
some days ago. Mr.. Dean says there
has never been a wind when-he has not
run the boat. On the dav in question
travelling men came down from The
Dalles and from the Locks because
they knew the Dean ferry would run
in spite of any wind that could blow
short of hurricane.
Herbert Clark and Robt. Ogilvie did
some hiking when they started from
Trout Lake the other morning at 2
O'Clock and arrived at the Clark ranch
two and one-half miles north of White
Salmon at $50. They were able to
do this by short cutting across the
mountain from Husum, but it was
some going at that.
The North Bank Flyer was held up