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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Splendid Success Has
Been Attained by the
Pioneer Life Ins. CO.
State Institution Of Which North Dakotans May Well Be
PrOud-Keep Money at Home s Slogan
Judge Young Gave Brilliant Address IN which He Told Of its
Struggles and Final Triumph
Governor Burke and Other Notabes Of State Guests Of Honor
and Speakers at Big Banquet

Fargoans learned something about
the Pioneer Life Insurance Co. OF
North Dakota last night. They learned
two big things.
The first of these is that the COM
pany is now on solid financial rock.
In other words, that 1t is past the ex-
perimental stage in every respect and
is a success.
The second is that IL is backed by
real men-men who would rather lose
every cent they possess. and some OF
them are wealthy enough TO carry the
entire capital stock of the company
alone-rather than to have their
names connected with a concern that
was fraudulent or a failure.
Judge N. G. Young, one Of the direc-
tors Of the company. gave some of the
inside facts OF the history OF the early
struggles Of the Pioneer Life, which
were not alone revelation--they were
an inspiration.
There was splendid attendance at
the big banquet last night. 1t was Civ
en- by the Pioneer Life Insurance Co.
to the agents Of the company and TO
business men Of Fargo. Following the
excellent banquet which was served
in the commercial club rooms, Pres.
w. A. Scott. acting as toastmaster,
called on President Hardy of the COM
mercial club; Thos. Hughes, sales
manager of the Pioneer Life; H. III.
Aaker of Aaker's Business college: w.
G. Taylor insurance commissioner of
North Dakota; Gov. John Burke, A. A.
Nelson, one of the original directors
of the company Hon. w. C. Mcdowell
of LaMoure, Judge Young. and con-
cluded the evenings speeches by an
excellent address Of his own.
There were some splendid, eloquent
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
81 men HAVE
Died IN BERLIN
FROM POISON

Berlin, Dec. 2s.-Fifteen more in
mates Of the municipal shelter for
the homeless died during the night
and this forenoon. bringing the total
dead from ptomaine poisoning up TO
fifty-one. Many more suffering from
the same symptoms have been picked
up in the streets in the vicinity of the
shelter. but in most cases the sick
ness is less serious. The authorities
are or the opinion that the list of
fatalities is by no means closed.
The affair has reached such proper
tons that doubt Is being expressed
whether the deaths are due. as at first
believed, from smoked herrings which
the homeless people brought with
them to the shelter to exc out the
scanty diet provided there.
The superintendent of the asylum
expressed the opinion, based on post
norton examinations that the deaths
have not been due to fish. but delib-
crate poisoning.
The police are carrying out thor
ough investigation In order to estab-
lish the responsibility for the occur
renee, although they still adhere to the
original theory
In spite OF the rumors among the
Destitute who patronize the shelters
that there has been deliberate plot
against the inmates, the various insti-
tutions last night were more crowded
than ever. More than $500 men took
refuge in the main shelter and crowd
Of physicians was present the whole
night receiving reports Of additional
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

and witty addresses from the several
speakers mentioned. but ii remained
Tor Judge Young 10 "get down TO brass
tacks" and give some facts about the
purpose Of this organization, which
should make North Dakota proud that
there Is such an institution within the
borders Of the state.
Judge Young told. in his forceful
way. Of the early struggles of the COM
pany. He told OF the flourish with
which the stock was sold and how IN
the first flush Of enthusiasm every
thing appeared to be going along
splendidly
He told how the stock was taken by
some OF the best men of the state. The
names OF governors, ex-governors.
judges and ex-judges, bankers, prorni-
nent attorneys and an altogether bril-
liant array Of North Dakotans APP
peared In the list Of directors.
Then came the panic OF 1907. This
was the time of struggle. 1t was the
time the cutters dropped out, and
things looked SO black that officers Of
the company quit.
But" said Judge Young, there
were some of us there who would
rather have lost every dollar we pos
sessed than TO have our names con-
nected with a failure or a fraud. The
stockholders knew little or nothing
about the insurance business. We had
sold policies under our state law which
allowed US to do business when % per
cent Of the stock was paid in. We
were In the insurance business and we
didn't know how to get out. In fact,
we couldn't get out. There were men
who had bought protection for the
Cnyffnpad nm pop-a Trf~h%
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Police BLOWN UP
IN BUFFALO HOUSE
EXPLOSION OCCURS WHILE THEY
SEEK ASSAILANT or
WOMAN.

Buffalo, N. r., Dec. Policemen
William Ahearn and John Flynn were
searching a house in Fay street early
today for Paul Lutz, suspected of hav-
ing committed murderous assault
upon a woman, when an explosion
wrecked the building and hurled the
officers into the street. Ahearn was
badly burned and bruised, but Flynn
escaped with a few bruises.
Half an hour before, the police had
been notified that murder had been
committed at 80 Fay street The Of
ficers found that Mrs. Ida Schultz, So
years old, had been beaten on the
head and was dying.
A search was at once begun for Paul
Lutz, who had occupied rooms in the
rear of Mrs. Schultz's house. The Of
ficers were preparing to break in his
door when the explosion occurred. Al
search OF the ruined building revealed
the body of Lutz In the debris
Lltz had been acting strangely Of
late and the woman had ordered him
to vacate his rooms.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
SHOCKING
CONDITION
Governor DIX Asks Resignation
of Health Officer

Albany, n. Y.-Governor Dix has
asked for the immediate resignation OF
DR.. Alvah Fl. Doty as health oficer Of
the port Of New York. position he
has held since 1895. Doty's term
expired last January. His removal
was recommended recently by Charles
N. Bulger, commissioner appointed
by the governor to investigate the af-
fairs Of the office.
In his letter to Doty, made public
today, the governor reviews the report
of Commissioner Bulger, who declared
the history of the business administra-
ton of the states quarantine is re-
plete with evidence OF gross incompe-
tency and inexcusable negligence.
The governor says the evidence
shows "a condition Of squalor and
uncleanIiness i'm the rooms where the
immigrants were kept that shocks
ones senses of decency and makes one
ashamed of his country"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
100000
COMBINE
Big Merger Of Ohio River
Transportation Planned

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 2S.--DetaiIs of a
$1,0OO,O0O combination of Ohio river
transportation companies are being
worked out here and an announcement
is expected early next week. The cap
ital is to come principally from Pitts
burg. but IL Is understood Memphis,
Tenn, and Ohio men are also interest
ed. If the company Is formed 1t will
operate boats between Pittsburg and
New Orleans.
1t is stated the only obstacle now
under consideration is the price at
which number Of steamers are to be
taken into the combination.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Chinese Throne Agrees
to National Conference
schedule for RifIs cDntsnts.

Dickinson, N D.. Dec. 2S.-The Dick
inson dates in the Indoor Rifle Shoot
ing league have been announced. The
next match in which the local crack
shots will participate, takes place Dec
80 against ST. Paul. The results of
matches are reported by wire. During
the year Dickinson will shoot as fol-
lows: Jan. 6, Adrian, Mich; Jan. 1s
Bisbee. Ariz.; Jan. 20. Butte, Mont:
Jan. %, Tacoma. Wash; Feb. s.: Hell
ena, Mont; Feb. 10. Los Angeles, Cal;
Feb. IA, Madison, wis; Feb. ID. Mill
waukee Badger Rifle club: March 2,
Milwaukee Rifle and Pistol club. The
Dickinson shots have made unusually
good records.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
MORSE DECLARES
He IS NO FELON
SAYS HE Is WILLING TO Die, BUT
NOT IN PRlSoN--MEDi
AID CAN'T SAVE HIM.

Washington, Dec. 2S. special
from Atlanta to The washington POST
says: The truth about Charles w.
Morse is that he IL dying. Medical
aid cannot save him.
s'Ohi guess i am dying said Morse
in droning voice in response to a
question that was asked, II don't
mind that so much, so I am not
complaining. But ]. wish to God some
one would tell the president that am
not felon. have paid every debt.
have drained myself to pay them /
don't care II die, but am not a
feion. And don't want to die in jail"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
WOOD pulp
Question
Taft May Decide Interesting
Question With Pen Stroke

washington Dec. 2s.--The possible
relation 81 tn favored nation classes
70 several easstins commercial and
trade Rates 9TH foreign countries
u sssss4 w d. t;sb si4dsan reci-
procity act. which permits the free
importation of wood pulp and print
paper from the dominion, has become
an acute question with the admin
stration. Some of President Taft's
strong friends in public life are adj
wishing him to settle the whole ques-
ton with the stroke of pen. or with
a fiat declaration that congress did
not contemplate the free entry of pulp
Continued on Page Two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
HEROIC WORK
SAVED Grew OF
STRANDED VESSEL

Book Island, R. l.. Dec. 2s.-The
four masted schooner Mary Adelaide
Randall of Port JEFFERSON, N. T., coal
laden. was hurled upon a ledge west of
lock island by a terrific northwesterly
gale early today and four hours and
half later the crew of ten men were
rescued by the Block island life saving
crew.
Il The. rescue was spectacular. and was
accomplished only after the life savers
had tried repeatedly to reach the
stranded craft. The Randall was
bound from Norfolk, Va. to New Lon
don. Conn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
BIG COUNTERFEIT
PLOT DISCOVERED

New York, Dec. 2S.-A scheme for
swapping several Central American
republics with counterfeit money has
been discovered, according to messages
here. 1t is reported $40, OOO, 900
actually has been put into circulation
in Nicaragua. A like sum. 1t is said.
has been seized. Two Nicaragua cabi-
net ministers are accused of being in
terested in the scheme.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Chippewa CHIEF
DIES AGED lO3
MICHIGAN INDIAN SAID TO BE
OLDEST OF HIS RACE IN THE
COUNTRY.

Bay City, Mich. Dec. 2s.-chief
David Shoppenagon, the last titular
chief of the Chippewa tribe in Michi-
gan. died yesterday aged 1913 years.
Chief David was said to be the oldest
Indian in the United States. He was
well known among the lumbermen of
the country, having been a regular az
tepdant at their NATIONAL cSEsventiS sli;.
He was born near Saginaw. and has
never touched q drop Of Intoxicating
liquor. His wife died year ago, aged
"a.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

Picking, Dec. 2s.-M. Shokine, the
Russian charge d'affairs. went to the
Chinese foreign office today and hand
ed in request on behalf of the RUS
sian government that China should
promptly resume control ii Mongolia
He received response that China
was not able at the moment to COM
ply
The action of the Russian govern
ment is taken in consequence of a
proclamation of independence in Non
golia and the report that the depend
ency of Turkestan would be cut of
from China at the same moment. The
inabiIity of China to assert her author
ity in Mongolia at the present moment,
leaves the way open, according to
opinion here, for the extension of Rus
sian influence in that dependency and
also the possibility OF ultimate an
nexation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
PANAMA MINISTER
TO WASHINGTON

Panama, Dec. 2s.-Ricardo Arias,
minister to the United states. win
leave tomorrow to take charge Of the
legislation at Washington. 1t is ,ur-
rently reported that President Arose
mena intends to waive his candIdature
for reelection in favor of Arias.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
CANADIAN TOWN
IS FLAME SWEPT

Ontario, Ont, Dec. 2s.--Half the bus
mess section of Golden city. in Porcu-
pine district OF Ontario, has been de-
stroyed BY fire, which was still rag
ing at an early hour today, according
TO message received by The Toronto
Evening Telegram.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
OIL EXPLOSION
FATAL TO BOY
~sv -
TANK IN SHOP BLOWS up
THREE OTHER DEATHS
EXPECTED.

Peoria. Ill, Dec. ss.As result Of
an explosion Of gasoline tank Ia
dyeins and cleaning works on Main
street today. one boy was killed and
three other persons were probably
fatally injured. All the victims were
employed at the establishment John
Hanna, is years old, died on the way
to . hospital and Fred Cool. b shana
maker and woman whose identity
has not been established, were ter
rSbiv burned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
SHOT HUSBAND
AS he SLEPT

Evansville. Mimi. Dec. 2s.-whiIs
temporarily insane. it is said, Mrs. Ole
Olson OF the town Of Erdahl Grant
county, shot and killed her husband
while he slept The victims face was
badly mutilated by the shot from the
gun. Mrs. Olson is being held pending
an investigation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Actress 10 Wed society Man.

New York, Dec. 2S. Robert Jordan
one Of the best known society men OF
Boston, is to marry Jane Laurel, the
actress She played with Kyrle Bel
lew until his death recently at Salt
Lake City.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

London, Eng, Dec. 2S.-The almost
unprecedented spectacle Of christian
nation In this enlightened ruthlessly
and needlessly numbering Persian
women and children has brought upon
the Car of Russia the contempt Of the
entire world. III timed, indeed is the
riot of Russian soldiers in their de-
sire for innocent blood. Persia UNI
doubleday has offended Russia. but aft
er conceding to Russia's ultinatun, the
reward is the butchering of their wives.
sweethearts and children
The Sinister incident is of course.
only pretext for Russia TO spank Per.
STA and to teach Persia lesson which
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
BULLETIN.

ST. Petersburg. Dec. rs. The Rus
sian government so far has taken
no official action establishing a
protectorste of Mongolia, adhering
to the policy Of non-interference
In Chinese affairs. 1t is said, how
ever, if the Mongolians press for
protection and Monaghan autono-
my is threatened, Russia might
act
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

Whether the world powers will sit
peaceably by and watch this gradual
absorption of smaller European and
Asiatic countries remains question
TO be determined within the next 1--WE
years.
1t is very evident that if they do
not intend to sit peaceably by, Russia
viii be forced into fight in which she
is little prepared to successfully con-
tend. One concerted effort on the part
of the world powers could undoubt-
eddy stop forever the greed of Russia.
and the barbaric methods employed by
her in whipping into subjugation the
smaller powers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
CARDINAL FARLEY
ON HIS WAY HOME

Rome, Dec. 2s.-Cardinal Farley
and his suite left Naples today. A
great number Of people, including
many American visitors, were at the
station to bid farewell to the cardinal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
IS RUSSIA
PLANNING
A BIG GRAB?
Notice Regarding NJ ,olia
Sent to Chinese Govern 1t
Fact That China Cannot *
Gives Bear 4 Chance
Reported That Royal Family
VIII Out Peking
BULLETIN.

London, Dec. 2ss-A telegram
from the Exchange Telegraph
Co., says the imperial family has
decided to leave Picking. Final
decision will be announced at
o'clock this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
RuLLETIN.

Picking. Dec. 2S-At 6:15 p. M
the throne has agreed to Premier
Yuan Shi Kai's suggestion to re-
fer the question Of the future gov
eminent of China to a national
conference and to abide by its oeZ
eision, whatever it may be.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

Russia hopes viii prevent any further
'indiscreet' attempts on the part of
Persia to in the least manifest her own
desire for some little semblance Of local
government. Russia intends to domi-
nate Persia and wants it to be under
stood finally in Just that way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
Ia FoIIstte a NorwaIk.

Norwalk, O., Dec. 2S.--La Toilette
made the first speech the second day
of his campaign in Ohio for progress
sive republicans here today. He ex-
planned the tenents of the progressive
laying special stress on the initiative,
referendum and recall and asserting
he would apply the latter to the courts.
He urged state regulation as REM
edy for bank failures, declared in fa-
vor OF free trade with foreign coun-
tries when conditions surrounding la
Dor Of this and the competing coun-
tries is a perfect equilibrium" He
said the progressives favored primary
ballot and representative government.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28
TAFT TO EXTEND
HIS Ohio TRIP

Washington. D. c.. Dec. 2S,-Taft de-
cided to extend his trip to Ohio next
month further than originally contem-
plated. LaFollette is now campaign
ing there and political significance is
seen here in the announcement by the
president
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-28

Continued on Page Eight.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03
W. A. DUNCAN
Safe and Sound Banker. A Solid
Business Man.

w. A.. Duncan is a product of
Nelson county, Kentucky, was
born July 16, 1879, reared on a
farm and attended the public
schools of his home county until
he became possessed with a long
ing TO enter other fields. He Sc
cured employment with the
American Tobacco Company
where he worked for six years.
He then began the study of bank
ing under the instruction of Mr..
7. ). Fish, the veteran banker
of Chaplin, KY, and that he
thoroughly mastered the science
Of banking in all its departments
is attested by the success with
which he has conducted the af-
fairs of the institution of which
he is the cashier at this time,
the Commercial Bank of West
{ Liberty.
Mr. Duncan came to Morgan
tppnty in 1909 was e lect e d
cakbier of the First National
Bank which was soon afterwards
liquidAted and the Commercial
Bank otganized.
1t is nostretch Of the imagina.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03
IDf. W. H. WHEELER
Rising Young Physician Success
ful Business Man and Model
Citizen.

The subject of this sketch was
born in johnson county, Ky.,.
Oct. i, 1873. His boyhood days
were, not unlike that of other
boys Of two decades ago. He.
worked on a farm and attended
the county schools until a more
urgent and persistent call reached
his ear. He was early imbued'
with the idea that his life's work
lay elsewhere than on a farm.
He began the study of medi-
cine at an early age, studying at
odd hours until an opportunity
presented itself to attend college.
He graduated from the Tennessee
Medical college in April 1901 and
Immediately entered upon the
pratice Of his profession.
He located at West Liberty,
Morgan county, in 1902, opened
an office and proceeded in q bust
nesslike way, which is one of his
strongest characteristics, to built
10 q practice. How well he has
succeeded almost every citizer
of Morgan county Knows. He
had not been long in his new
field until he had established an
enviable reputation and his sue
cess was assured.
| Natural adaptibility coupled
with a thorough education anC
reinforced by ten years practice
and experience has made DR.
w. H. Wheeler one of the bes
known and most successful prac
d titioners of Eastern Kentucky.
Prompt response to all call
whether from rich or poor ant
unremitting attention to his pa
4 tients have made him justl
popular and among his clientel
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03
DR.. ASA B. NICKELL
Old and HonOrsd M. D. Holds
First Diploma From A Medi-
cal School Ever Granted
to a Morgan Coun-
ty Pupil.

DR.. Asa B. Nickel was born
in the county of Morgan July 10,
1888. Reared on a farm early
in life he evinced a desire to get
an education. He walked two
and three miles to school until he
qualified himself to teach. He
taught eight terms in one log
school house, two terms at West
Liberty and four terms else
where, and to this day you can
find many of his former pupils
among the older citizens who are
proud to say that DR.. Nickellwas
the greatest teacher of his day.
They delight in telling how he
would solve a problem at the
blackboard and give out page
of the old blue back speller with
out looking at the book.
But his ambition had always
been to become an M. D., ant
pursuant to this desire he cam,
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03

many ways there are In which
oui eace may be assailed, besides
act wantl How many comforts.do
wd hnd need OF, besides meat and
drj and clothing! Is 1t nothing to
"amInister to mind dlseased"--to
hA | wounded spirit? After all other
dill lilies are removed, we still want
sof one to bear our inirmities, to
imt t our confidence to, to encourage
US our hobbies (nay, to get up and
dbbehind us), and to like us with
all r faults.-Hazlitt.
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03

Dorsa Keeton, like most men
who have achieved success in
any line of endeavor, was born
and reared on a farm, by chris
tian parents, who early instilled
into him the principles of love
and tolerance which. go to make
a well rounded man. He gradu-
ated from the public school at
the age Of fourteen; attended
Hazel Green Academy for three
ttetms and Salyersville Institute
zone term. Was granted a first
class certificate at the age Of
eighteen, under whicp,he taught
in the public schools Of Magofin
county for three consecutive
years.
He was married at the age of
nineteen to Miss Ida V. May,
daughter Of Judge and Mrs. w.
L. May, of Magofin county.
Their union has been blessed
with two interesting children,
Ethel May and Edward Clay.
Although young, being in his
23rd year, Mr.. Keeton has shown
marked business ability. Since
coming to West Liberty in the
spring of 1910 he has been en-
gagged in the mercantile business,
first as a grocer and afterwards
putting in a general line of mef-
chandise. When he started in
business ne occupied rented prop
erty, both residence and bust
ness, but he has since bought
the store property known as the
Arcade Building, and also a nice
building lot on Main Street in
the Burns Addition, where he
has erected an elegant Broom
cottage, modern in all its equip
ment and an ornament to the
town, which goes to prove that
he considers West Liberty a good
place in which to live and do bus
mess.
Sober, energetic, industrious
and uniformly courteous when
]
Licking Valley courier. [volume] (West Liberty, Ky.) 19??-current, 1911-08-03
Good Advice for Preacher.

Among the stories related by the
late Rev. DR.. A. f. Pierson was one Of
a marble-cutter, with chisd and ham
mer, working block Of stone into
statue. A preacher who was looking
on said: 81 wish l could, on hearts
of stone, deal such transforming
blows!" Perhaps you might" was
the workman's quiet answer, III, like
me, you worked on your knees"