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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-20
Railroads Must Remove Bridges.

Railroads Must Remove Bridges. Z
Bottineau, N. D., Dec. 20.--Judge
Burr rendered an important decision
this morning in the famous Mouse
river drainage cases. The judge held
that the railroads must remove GER
tain bridges so that the drainage
work could be carried on.
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FAMOUS ARNE AMUNDSON CASE
DlSMISSED THIS MORNING

Minot against Amundson of this
by
with Amundson
d
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Country Life Meeting
and Boys and Girls
Meeting I'd Today
Conference Has Been Complete and No pcccss and Young
Folks Have Received Impressions and assychens That
Viii Be Of Marked Value in Lah 3 ifc

OFFICERS OF BOYS AND GIRLS INSTITUTE.
Presdent-Lester Sumner Roette.
Vice President-Albert Slater, Burleigh.
Secretary-George Haensel, LaMoure.
Treasurer-Velna McCau,
The above officers afternoon.
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was received by The Forum today. In
wishes a representative of The Forum
he has very Kindly consented to act as
Mr.. Tret is one of the jolliest men in the
'tainly made wise choice in selecting him
$50 lacking. to care for all the children of
this has been promised but so far the
been mailed to The Forum. Kindly do
the committees of ladies who have the
in charge must do their shoppins at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-20
Growth Of Institute.

Now then, I want to tell you a. lit
lie of the growth of this institute. AS
you all know It was started in 1910
bv Professor Randlett and Miss Loval.
There first year thert were ninety
i've. last year there We're 1906 and as
Vol, all know, there are 107 of us here
this year, that is of course only ac
tive members. Now, as you can all
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-12-20
THE WEATHER

Fair tonight and Saturday; not
much change in temperature.
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
SHRINERS TO MEET IN
DALLAS. TEXAS, IN 1918

Los Angeles, Cal. May 9.-The 3Sth.
annual Conclaye of the imperial coun-
ell OF the Mystic Shrine came TO a
close yesterday with the selection Of
Dallas. Texas, as the 1913 mecca, the
election OF Ernest A. Cults of Savan-
nah, Ga. as imperial outer guard and
the advancement Of the outer imperial
officials, which placed William j. Gun
uiugham OF Baltimore, Nd, at the
head Of the Shriners, as imperial po-
tentate.
The festivities will continue today
and tomorrow. Among the new imper-
ial officers is Henry F. Niedringhaus.
Jr. OF ST. Louis. imperial high priest
and prophet. The time OF next year S
conclaye at Dallas was fixed at May
70 and Il.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
KING GEORGE IS
AGAIN JOLLY TAR

Weymouth, May 9.-King George.
who is here seeing for himself the
progress toward reorganization of the
home feet, has again taken UP the life
of a naval officer with remarkable
gusto.
His majesty already has added to
his naval experience by going down In
a submarine, spending 10 minutes be
low the surface OF the water. He ex-
pressed himself as delighted with the
venture. Tie aerial corps, wkich !s
continually maneuvering over the feet,
is hoping to carry the king as a pas
senger. Premier Asquith, Churchill
and Balfour, who are attending the
maneuvers, all have been down in a
submarine.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
OBJECT TO REMOVAL OF
HOUSE; HARM TO TREES

Property owners along Twenty
second street between Seventh and
Ninth avenues are objecting to the
moving of large frame house south
on Twenty-second street by Theodore
Free. They state in their objection
to city officials that the trees will be
injured because of the size of the
house. A. Rounds, who has the NOV
ing contract was notified by Mayor
Schriver this afternoon not to move
the house till the matter is inyesti-
gated.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
STEEL WINS IN A
RESTRAINT MOVE.
for Injunction to
Prevent Destruction of
Records Dismissed.
EXCEPT AS TO WIRE CO.
Court Holds There Is No Evidence
of Threat on Part of Any of
Other Subsidiaries.

Trenton, n. j., May 9.-An appli-
cation in the federal district court
here for an injunction to restrain
the steel corporation and a number
of subsidiary concerns from de-
struction of books and papers
which might be used as evidence in
the government suit for dissolution
of the steel corporation was dismiss
ed in a per curiam opinion failed to-
day by Judges Gray, Burlington and
Mcpherson, except as to American
Steel & Wire company, one of the
steel corporations subsidiary con-
Germs.
NO EVIDENCE OFFERED.
The opinion, after speaking of the
application, says no evidence was Of
fered that such destruction of pa
pers was threatened, except in the
case of the steel and wire company,
which destroyed a number of papers
after the conclusion of the suit in
the New York district. In the latter
case the restraining order was con-
tinued.
TRYING TO FIX DATE.
New York, May 9.-When the steel
corporation hearing was resumed to-
day, Counsel Dickinson, for the gov
ernment, said one of the main PURPOSES
of the present inquiry was to deter
mine whether papers in the wire pool
cases were burned prior to Oct. &c
last, the date the governments suit
was filed. George Cragin. assistant
sales agent of a wire company, today
testified the papers were destroyed
some time in November Dickinson
said today's decision atsTrenton, N. j.,
would in no way affect this case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
NO CHANGE IN RESULTS
IN THE LONE STAR STATE

Dallas, Texas, May 9-Texas con-
vention returns up to noon left the re-
suits exactly where they were yester-
day. Woodrow Wilson swept the state
and Roosevelt gained a clear lead over
Taft.
independence, Kan, May 9-Adopt-
ing strong resolutions favoring the
entire progressive movement, the re-
publican state convention yesterday
afternoon named four delegates at
large to the national convention with
irOn-clad resolutions for Roosevelt.
William Allen White OF Emporia, was
endorsed for national committeeman.
From the minute the convention
opened the 104 delegates bearing in
structions for President Taft were
busy, but the Roosevelt majority of
790 was too great.
The resolution committee brought in
a report indorsing the record of Sena-
tor La Toilette, the candidacy of Will
liam Allen White for national COM
mitteeman and instructing the four
delegates at large to vote for Roose-
welt. 1t was adopted as read.
Oyster Bay, n. Y, May 9. - After
hearing reports of President Taft s
campaign in Ohio yesterday, Colonel
Roosevelt decided to lengthen his
campaign in that state. He will start
westward next Monday, instead of
Tuesday, and probably will remain In
Ohio until the eve of the primaries
Colonel Roosevelt read a dispatch from
Portsmouth, Ohio, to the effect that
President Taft in his speech yester-
day said Il am being hit below the
belt"
When you hear me suueal because
I'm hit, then you'll notice it." was
the colonel's comment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
MORE OF TORRAS
LEVEE IS SWEPT
Rush of Water Ten Feet Deep
and Half Mile Wide Bear
ing Down on Country.
INUNDATES TWO PARISHES
Hundreds of People Are Reported
Marooned in Louisiana Eor-
dOche Territory.

New Orleans, May 9.-By tearing
away 400 feet of the Torras Gre
vase, water eight to ten feet deep
and a half mile wide is today bear
ing down upon the already over
flowed area of POinte Coupee, st.
Landry and other parishes. New
Roads is rapidly becoming inundat-
ed. This section, being thickly set
tied, much rescue work will be re-
quired.
HAVE LARGE FAMILIES.
Farmers arriving from the For
doche country report hundreds of
people marooned in that vicinity. The
size of family among the refugees is
surprising. One white woman had
16 children strung out after her
when she climbed down the steps of
relief train today. Mothers with
eight and ten children were num-
erOus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
METHODISTS ENDORSE
BETTER WORK CONDITION

Minneapolis, MINI, May 9-The
Methodist Episcopal conference today
referred to a committee a resolution
endorsing every lawful endeavor to
improve the condition of workers and
to secure a living wage" and one op-
posing child labor and long hours of
woman labor; made the second Sunday
in May henceforth mothers day of
the church; adopted a report condemn
Taft for his action in urging world
wide peace.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
LOCK GOMEZ IN
CUSTOMS HOUSE

Washington, May 9.-Emilo Vas
quez Gomez is held a prisoner in the
customs house in Juarez, according
TO advices received by the state de-
partment. A heavy guard has been
thrown around the building. The de-
partment is advised Orozco probably
viii not confirm Gomez as president.
Reports indicate the rebels have been
defeated in a mountain pass between
Momclova and Cuatro Cienegas, Co
ahuila.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
FOUR CRUSHED TO DEATH.
nlark CraaL NEfu Nav q
DILLINGHAM; RESENTS A ,
L0RIMER CASE MOTION

Washington. May s.-The report Of
the senate Lorimer investigating com
mittee will be presented TO the senate
before the end OF the week. according 10
n statement made In the senate yester-
day by Senator Dillingham;. chairman
OF the committee.
The promise was given in response
to an inquiry and a motion by Sen
ator Bristow. directing a report by
next Monday. Mr.. Bristow said he
thought it time the case was before the
senate.
Mr. Dillingham; resented the motion
asserting that the committee had been
most diligenJ in its efforts.
The motion was Withdrawn.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
IS MILLIONS IN
POSTAL SAVINGS

Washington. May 9.-Funds on de-
post in the ',l6S postal savings banks
March 81 last aggregated $1,000. 900
according to a report Of the postmaster
general New York and Chicago.
which rank respectively, first and sec
ond in population. occupy a relative
rank in the amount Of deposits. In de-
post in New York. including Brooklyn,
Is S1.162 900. Chicago. sso2.000 Port
land. Ore, 2Sth in population. is third
In deposits ST Paul. Goth in population.
Is fourth; Philadelphia, third in Popu-
.ation, is l1th in deposits.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Party in l6-FOOt Steel
Craft When Hit at 8 in
Evening.
ONE OFBODIES is FOUND
That of Mrs. Mabel Hansen of
Chicago ReCovered-Drag-
ging for Others.

Fox Lake, H., May 9.-The body
Of Mrs. Mabel Hansen, 25, of Chica-
go, who. with a party Of six per-
sons, was drowned in a storm on Fox
lake last evening, was recovered this
morning. and searching parties are
dragging the lake for the other vic
tins. The others believed drowned
are:
HERMAN HUM, 10. Ingelside.
Ill.
GEORGE Russell. 50, Ingelside,
III.
JAKE HoEFER, 25. Des PLANES
Ill.
MIKE KLUNDER, "a.
LOUIS TRUSCHKA, 26.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN.
The party left the Lippincott no.
tel az Fox Lake 10 go 10 the Bay
view hotel on Nippersing lake. short,
ly after 8 O'Clock last evening in a
16-foot steel launch.
FOUR CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Black Creek. Wis, May @
Gretchen Rosenberg aud three
daughters of Frank Barth, ranging
from . to - years, while bringing
cows home last night stopped to
play in a gravel pile A caye-in oc.
Cured and all four were crushed to
death by FIVE feet OF gravel
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
POLICE ELECT A DEPUTY
FROM BERLIN CHAMBER

Berlin, May 9.-A long standing
conflict between President Baron
Won Erffa and six socialists of the
Prussian diet resulted today in the
calling of police to the diet cham
Der, where they elected Deputy Bor-
chardt. The latter, during an anti
socialist speech, repeatedly interrupt
ed the speaker. On his refusal to
cease policemen carried him, violent
ly struggling, to the street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
MEN
RETURN TO JOBS

Chicago, May s.-Quiet reigned in
the newspaper strike today. Papers
were sold under police guard in prac-
tically every part OF the city.
A number Of stereotypers who went
out on a sympathetic strike applied for
reinstatement to two of the afternoon
papers. Il is expected others viii fol-
low their example in the near future.
More editions were published today
than at any time since the beginning
Of the strike
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
VETERANS CLASH
over C, A. R. BID
Confederate Body Accepts In
vitation to Join in Gettysburg
Battle Celebration.
COMMITTEE IS OPPOSED
Report Advising Against Participa-
ton Is Turned Down -bx-ths~-----
Georgia Convention.

Macon, Ga, May 9.-The United
Confederate Veterans yesterday after
noon accepted the invitation of the
Grand Army Of the Republic TO partici-
pate in the semi-centennial celebra-
ton OF the battle of Gettysburg in July,
1913.
The action was taken after the com
mittee on resolutions had unanimously
advised the organization TO decline the
invitation on the grounds that an ac-
ceptance of the invitation would be in
violation of the constitution of the or
ganizatiOn' and that it would be impro-
per for the southerners to celebrate a
battle that contributed most 10 their
defeat.
TRIBUTE TO DEAD.
The thousands of veterans in reun.
ion here this morning paid eloquent
tributes TO their dead comrades and
leaders. The annual memorial exer,
cises took place in the vast auditor.
ium at Camp Gordon with the Sons OF
Veterans, the Ladies Memorial associ.
alton and sponsors and maids in at,
tendance.
Especial tributes were paid TO the
late General Clement A. Evans. hon,
orary commander in chief, and to Gen
eral George W. Gordon of Memphis,
who died after his election as com
mander in chief at the reunion in Lit
tie Rock last year.
QUEEN Is CROWNED.
The crowning Of the queen of the
reunion, Miss Mary Scandrett OF Ma
con, was the chief social event. The
coronation took place on Coleman s
/ hill, an eminence overlooking the CITY
where 10000 people congregated. The
/ queen was escorted TO her throne by a
retinue of maids selected from all the
principal cities and towns of the state
and by state military and several vet
erans' organizations.
General Bennett II. Young o'
/ Louisville, commander OF the Army
of the Tennessee, was elected com
mander-in-chief of the United Con
federate Veterans today.
URGES JOINT CELEBRATION.
/ Chicago, May 9.-Harvey NJ. Trim
I bic, commander in chief of the Grand
Army Of the Republic, through the
Chicago headquarters. has extended
an invitation TO the United Confeder
ate Veterans TO 9oin in the celebration
OF the semi-centennial anniversary OF
the battle Of Gettysburg to be held Oh
the site OF the battlefield July 1. 2,
and /, 1913. He urges that the celebra
/ ton "inaugurate a great peace monu
4 ment, under which shall be entombeC
forever any lingering prejudices anC
bitterness that may have survived tht
ebbing tides Of passion through hal
a century of peace"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
War of determination
Against Pirates Begun
at Hong Kong.
SOLDIERS RETURNING
Government Treasury Depleted,
Renewal of Recent DiSor-
derS Is Expected.

Hongkong, May 9-Thousands OF
Chinese soldiers. who have been sta
toned north of Swatow, in the prov
ince of Kwang-Tung. are returning to
Canton. 1t is feared labor troubles
will follow the disbanding of these
troops. A former governor of Canton
has been made commander-in-chief OF
the armed forces, and he is proceeding
to exterminate pirates on the west
river.
MORE DISORDER FEARED.
Men caught stealing even trifling
sums are shot. Hundreds of bodies
are floating near the banks OF the
west river Some have been in the
water for weeks. Foreigners in South
China expect a renewal of the dis
orders now that the funds of the gov
ernment treasury are depleted.
DIR. sun AT MACAO.
The British feet sailed for the north
of China with thousands of Indian
troops from Hongkong. DIR. Sun is re-
tiring to Macao, a Portuguese depend
ency on the Canton river, where he
plans to reside.
CALF ASSASsINATED.
Casablanca, Morocco, May 9.-Tribes-
men in the suburbs of Marakesh, one
of the three capitals of Morocco, have
broken out in revolt The calf was
assassinated. The tribesmen pillaged
the residences of officials. An agita-
ton against the sultan of Morocco,
Mulai Hafid, is gaining ground inside
the city of Marakesh.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
WARNS AGAINST NEGLECT
OF THE NEGRO IN AMERICA

Kansas city, May at the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal church con-
ference today DR.. Beckett, general
secretary of missions, sounded a note
OF warning against neglecting the ne
gro in the United States while propa-
eating the faith in foreign countries.
DIR. Beckett commended missionary
work in foreign climes, but said
there was a broad field for the same
kind of work at home.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
The Weather
Forecast Till 2 p. NJ. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island. Davenport, Moline,
and Vicinity.

Increasing clOudiness with prob
ably showers tonight or Friday, not
much change in temperature.
Temperature at a. m. 54. High
est yesterday IA, lowest last night 80.
Velocity of wind at Z a. N. two
miles per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at p. m. 81,
at Z a. N. Ga.
Stage of water IA, a fall of L in
last "a hours.
J. NJ SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
RAYMOND Is REINSTATED;
GOES BACK TO NEW YORK

Cincinnati, Ohio, May 9.-Player
4. L. C'Bugs'D Raymond, former
pitcher for the New York Nationals.
today was reinstated by the national
commission. He expects to report
10 the New York team. Raymond
has been playing under suspension
for a year. He has recently been
playing with the Chicago team in the
United States league.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
GIVEN SIX MONTHS FOR
INFLUENCING SOLDIERS

Manchester, England, May s.
Tom Mann, president of the Syndi-
cate Education league, and a labor
leader, today was found guilty of
having endeavored to influence Brit
ish soldiers from their duty and was
sentenced to six months imprison-
ment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
HOUSE VOTES TO PUT AN
END TO COMMERCE COURT

Washington, May 9.-The house to-
day voted, H2O to 40, to abolish the
United States court of commerce.
Many republicans voted with the dem
ocrats. Cases now pending before the
court, under the abolition provision,
beef, etc, will be transferred to the
various federal district courts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
NEW YORK BANKS ADOPT
FINGER PRINT SYSTEM

New York. May "a finger print
system for Identification and protec-
tion OF depositors is being rapidly
adopted by New York banks. a
north side bank today announced
adoption OF the finger print system.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Ambassador RESIGNS.

Berlin, NAY 9.-Count Paul Wolf
Metternich has resigned his Office as
German ambassador 10 Great Britain.
The name Of Baron Marschall Won
Rieberstein, ambassador 10 Constan-
tinople. has been submitted TO the
British government as the successor Of
n-Matternich.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
LONDON TAILORS' STRIKE
EXTENDED TO EAST END

London, May 19.-The tailors'
strike has extended to the East End
workers, 5000 thousand of whom
will cease work at once. The men
demand more wages and better
workshop accommodations. 1t is es.
timated the strike will throw $4,000
workers out of employment.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Ava Willing Astor MAY Wed.

New York, May "A rumor in
Paris that Mrs. Ava Willing Astor, who
divorced Colonel John Jacob Astor.
Will marry Maurice Rostand, second
son OF Edmond Rostand, author of
"Chantecler," was cabled to New York
today. Mrs. Astor, who is at the Ritz.
would not see reporters. Maurice
Rostand has barely reached his major
ity.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Vice President of White
Star Line Accused by
Reporter.
WIRELESS FLASH MIX
Early Report of Sinking of the
Titanic Is Denied at II
O'clock in Morning.

Washington, May 9.-The Titanic
inquiry reopened today, NJ. L. Far
rell, news editor of the Wall street
ticker service, testifying regarding
misleading reports.
Chairman Smith of the subcom-
mittee questioned Farrell. Farrell
said the information they sent out
virtually was all from the White
Star offices. From the Laffan news
bureau, Farrell said, he obtained a
basis for his item that an attempt
was being made in London to have
Lloyds reinsure the Titanic's cargo.
Farrell said he did not attempt to
verify the report.
Have you been criticized for
sending out the item?"
No direct criticism
what do you mean?"
mo one made his criticism to
me-"
Farrell said that every effort was
made to verify the earlier dispatches.
STATEMENT FROM FRANKLIN.
An item, about 1890 a. m. an
nouncing the Titanic was heading for
Halifax, Farrell said, was obtained
by reporter from Vice President
| Franklin.
Statements regarding the Titanic
disaster read into the record of the
investigating committee today in
/ cluded a telegram from Vice Presi-
dent Franklin of the White Star
line. This stated a poll of the entire
staff of the passenger department
failed to disclose any knowledge re-
garding a typewriter telegram to
Representative Hughes of West Vir-
ginia, supposed to have been filed al
! 1880 p. m, following the disaster
saying the Titanics passengers were
safe.
MISTAKE IN SIGNALS.
James A. Hosey, telegraph op,
orator of Taunton, Mass, sent aft.
davit saying that between 8 and 1 !
o'clock the morning of the accident
he received a flash stating the Tt
tanic had sunk" "a little later,
he added, 81 received a kill on the
flash, which read, to kill flash on TT.
tanic sunk. Montreal says wireless
operator at Cape Race made mistake
reading wireless signals"
DEFENDS IsMAY.
A. II. Weikman, a saloon barkeep
er on the Titanic, in an affidavit, in
sisted J. Bruce Ismay was justified
in leaving the Titanic when he die
because no more women were in the
vicinity. Weikman added an explo
sion on the Titanic killed a grea
number of persons.
BULKHEADs LEFT OPEN.
London, May 9.-Evidence tha
the four water-tight bulkheads haC
been opened after having been clos
ed from the bridge was introduced
today in the British Titanic inquiry
This was done, according to Thomas
Dillon of the engineers staff, in or
der that the, engineer crew Nigh
reach the pumps. Dillon said tha
after the water-tight compartment!
were closed from the bridge the chic
engineer ordered the men to e
through four boiler rooms in orde
to reach the pumps in boiler room
number five. To carry out this or
der the men were obliged to opel
the doors of four water-tight bulk
heads, and, having done so, theyIlef
the doors open
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Iowa Manufacturers, Meetino

Sioux City. May 9.-Keokuk and
Waterloo are seeking the next conven-
tion of the Iowa Manufacturers asso-
citation, now in session here. ]. A.
Gum of Kellogg. Iowa, is slated for
president of the association.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
President White Better

Oskaloosa, May 9.-President ]. T.
White of the mine workers started for
his headquarters at Indianapolis, after
a two weeks rest following an attack
of hemorraage.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
Belle Fourche Land ooen soon

Washington, May 9.-The secretary
OF the interior has announced that
1857 acres Of land in the Belle
Fourche reclamation project in South
Dakota would be opened for entry by
hOmesteaders May 25.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-05-09
STARS AND STRIPES NOT
IN THAMES DURING YEAR

New York, May 9.-During a re-
port by a medical officer OF the port
VI London, England. disclosed the
fact that no vessel flying the stars
and stripes arrived in the Thames
during the whole Of last year.