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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1912-05-23

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
HIS DAUGHTER
MAS A VICTIM

Stanley N d.. Jan. 2s.-solomon
Hogness who lived on a claim ten
miles east Of Stanley is charged with a
statutory offense committed upon his
daughter. Information came to States
Attorney Millers hands and he inn
mediately made an investigation and
found the Hogness family resid-
ing in small shack consisting Of but
two small rooms with very few cook
ing utensils. Although there was a
family of five children besides the
father and mother there was only one
bed in the house and part Of the
family sleeping upon the floor with
very little bed clothing.
Hogness was placed in the county
Jail at Minot, in default of $4,000
bonds, awaiting court. He has re-
fused to converse with anyone regard
ing the case, although he doesn't deny
the act, as he states that he might
have committed the same but doesn't
remember it. It is alleged that the
crime with which he is charged con-
tinued over a period of several months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
.FlRENEN'S BOARD
IS in SESSION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF NORTH
DAKOTA STATE FlREMEN's AS.
ISOLATION HELD IMPORTANT
SESSION HERE TO-DAY TO PRE-.
PARE FOR CONVENTION.

The board of trustees of the North
Dakota State F1remen-s association
has been in session at the Metropole
hotel all day preparing the programme
and other arrangements for the COM
ing convention of the association
which will be held in WilIiston. June
II, 12 and 13 next.
The trustees attending the meeting
were G. o. Russell OF Devils Lake
president Of the association; II. l..
Reade of Bismarck, secretary; M.
Tschida, mayor of Glen Ullin; John q.
lCharmley, editor of The Kennare
News, and George Stanley of Cassel-
ton.
At the session this morning the
trustees fully endorsed the activities
and work of the Fire Prevention asso-
citation OF Fargo and endorsed the en-
actment of fire marshal law for
North Dakota. Other matters were
discussed concerning the races and
prizes that will be held and awarded
and the Williston tournament at fhe
same time of the convention. The work
Of the year was also gone over fully.
There has been a rapid growth in
the association during the last year
and at the present time there are 1So
cities in North Dakota represented in
the organization with an enrolment
of 1873 departments and companies.
This shows great progress and that
President Russell and Secretary Reade
have been working very hard to make
the association great success. Sec
rotary Reade has held his present
once In the organization FOR many
years AT one time he was a member
Of the lower house Of the state legig-
lature from Burleigh county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
ELEVATOR Man
NEARLY KILLED

Gackle, N. D.. Jan. 2S.-Christ KrolI
had narrow escape from death
while at the elevator. 1t seems that
different parties had called for feed
corn and Christ proceeded to supply
them, but upon starting the elevator
only a portion Of the corn passed
through the shoot and Mr.. Kroll. went
to find the trouble He jumped into
the bin upon a pyramid of frozen corn.
the center OF which had gone through
the shooe and as q result fell into the
open space. thereby breaking the corn
loose and burying him.. The parties
waiting for the corn, after discovering
that Christ was buried, called for
Simon Bieber at the nearby elevator.
who soon got the victim from under
the corn, Christ was jammed a little.
and has been laid up since, but is for
tunate in not having any serious in
juries. 1t was very fortunate that
someone was there when the accident
happened or he would have met q
terrible death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
Will not
ABDICATE
The THRONE
Counsel Of Reactionaries Pre-
walls in China
Situation Has Undergone Ex-
traOrdinary Cha &c
Princes Who Would Fig Vii
Have Their Way

London, Jan. 2s.-Affairs of state ak
Peking are now in. undisputed pos
session of the Manchu reactionaries
and Yuan shi Kai has abandoned his
task, according to advioes received by
the American Consulate at Tientsin
and reported from that cfty by a cor
respondent of the Exchange Telegraph
Co. The dispatch adds:
The situation in Peking has under
gone an extraordinary change. The
imperial family has reversed its policy
and abandoned all thought of abdica-
tion. Yuan Shi Kai has stepped aside
and the whole control was in the hands
OF General Yin Tchang, who was cred
tied, few days ago. with recommend
ing a general massacre Of the Chinese
by the Manchus. Yuan Tchan assumes
an attitude of frmness toward the
revolutionary leaders and is said to be
preparing TO resume hostilities."
Peking, Jan. 23.-The empress Dow
ager, after carefully leighing the opin-
ions. expressed by the princess of the
imperial clan and leading Manchu Of
ficials during yesterdays conference at
the palace, is inclined to think the re-
sumption of hostllities the only solu-
tion Of the present position.
This statement was made today in
The North China Daily News, which
always has been regarded as the or
gan of the foreign board in Peking.
1t is understood Premier Yuan Shi
T. a GOI4 P.,.
1t is believed, however, he will await
a rebel attack, The foreign legations
on the other hand, consider abdication
has been deferred only for short
time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
open TURKEY
TO OUTSIDERS
NEW POLICY Is PROPOSED Ry
SAID PAsHA AT CONSTANTS
NoPLE.

Constantinople, Jan. 2S.-Hadji Adj
Bey, secretary general of the commit
tee Of union and progress. permanent
under secretary at the ministry OF
the interior and former minister Of
the interior, has accepted the port
folio of minister of the interior in the
cabinet, while Talaat Bey, formerly
minister Of the interior, has now be-
some minister of posts and telegrapfs
and David Bey. minister of public
works.
The grand vizier, Said Pasha, in the
course of an interview today, said that
he purposed introducing entirely new
administrative methods into the gov-
ernment, for which purpose new func-
tionaries were necessary, the old ones
having committed many mistakes.
After this reform has been established.
he said, steps would be taken to pre-
serve order and peace in the Balkans
and to open the country to all ma
tionalities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
JURY SECURED
IN MURRAY CASE
Continued on Page Six.

The Cass county district court open
ed it's January term this morning when
the first of number of criminal cases
to be heard was started.
Judge Charles A. Pollock opened the
session by addressing the jurors on the
subject as to what is expected of them
during this term. j. D. Vowles and
Joseph Mattern were appointed bail
ifs for this session.
After the preliminaries were gone
through the case Of the State VS.. Al.
r. Murray was started. The defendant
is charged with grand larceny. States
Attorney Fowler represents the state
and M. A. Hildreth appears for the de-
fendant.
The remaining part Of the morning
was spent in selecting a jury and
shortly before noon the panel was hlI-
ed to the satisfaction of both at
torneys. Court then took adjournment
until 1880 O'clock
The afternoon session was called to
order with States Attorney Fowler
making the opening address to the
jury. The states attorneys argument
alleges that the defendant carried away
and stole from the Northern Pacific
refrigerator cars a quantity of butter
aggregating about 2,700 pounds. This
butter he would peddle to the mer-
chants and quote price from 5 to Z
cents cheaper than that asked by the
wholesalers. This was carried on for
about two months before the railroad
officials made the discovery.
Detectives were placed on the case
and traced the man to Seattle where
he was arrested and brought back to
the gate city by Sheriff Boyle and
charged with grand larceny. Several
will appear as witnesses for
the state againSt Murray.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
ROYAL PARTY
ENJOYING VISIT

New York. Jan, 23.-Duke of Con-
naught Canadas governor general
with the duchess of Connaught, their
daughter Princess Patricia, and the
vice regal suit, arose early to a. day of
sightseeing and social engagements ar
ranged in their honor, the second of
a five days visit to New York. Am
bassador and Mrs. Reid gave lunch
con today in honor of their guests and
tonight there will be another dinner at
the Reid's home followed by a musical
and a large reception with dancing.
The duke Of Connaught enjoyed more
motor rides and walks today, visiting
Fifth avenue and Central park.
The duke is quite democratic. He
goes forth for strolls along Fifth ave.
nue.. accompanied only by his aide de
camp. The. duke leaves here Thurs
day morning for Washington to call
on President Taft. after which the
governor general Will be entertained
by Ambassadors Bryce. The duke and
party return to Ottawa Friday even
ing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
ALLEGED
MONOPOLY
Said to Have ThrottIed ALI In
dependent Competition
.
WICKERSHAM GETS APPEAL
ACCORDING TO PETITION AMERI-
CAN TELEPHONE 6 TELEGRAPH
co. is GIGANTIC BILLION DOL
LAR TRUST REACHING OUT TO
GET WORLDS BUSINESS.

New York, Jan. pa petition TO
dissolve the American Telephone &
Telegraph Co. on the ground that il
is monopoly in violation of the pro-
visions in the Sherman Jaw were made
public today, few hours in advance
of it's presentation to the United States
Attorney General wickersham at
Washington
According to the petition the A1neri-
can Telephone & Telegraph Co.
which controls the Western Union
Telegraph Co. and eight subsidiary
telephone companies in various parts
Of the United States is ono of the
largest financial concerns Of the world.
having a capital of nearly S1,OOOO00,
600 and il now dominates the teIe-
phone and telegraph business in the
country.
The petition points out that by
reason of the company's control OF
subsidiary concerns In all parts of
the country, the Independents are
practically barred from competition.
B 1t is charged the operations of the
combine, in the requirement of the
control Of the subsidiary companies,
was practically identical with the
operations Of Standard oil and to-
bacco trusts which were declared IL
legal by the United States supreme
court. Special reference is made to
the operations Of the alleged telephone
trust in Ohio, Kansas City, and Salt
Lake City.
The statement is made that i'm all
parts of the west independent teie-
phone exchanges are threatened with
eTtinetiJns THE petition is signed by
George Lambert justice Of the peace
at Pelham, n. Y.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
EDITORIAL men
Will CONE FRIDAY
NORTH DAKOTA STATE EDITOR
IAL ASSOCIATION WILL HOLD
MID.WlNTER MEETING IN FAR
GO FRIDAY AND SATURDAY OF
THIS WEEk-foo EXPECTED.

The next convention of absorbing
interest to be held in the city of Fargo
will be the mid-winter meeting Of the
North Dakota State Editorial associa-
tion which opens its sessions Friday
and will continue until Saturday aft
ernoon. 1t is expected that about 100
visitors will be in the city to attend
the convention, which promises to be
one of the most interesting and larg-
est ever held in the history Of the
association.
Many of the editors will be accom-
panied by their wives and entertain
ment will be provided for them SO
that their time in the state rnetropo-
lis will be delightfully."- spent Friday
noon they will be entertained at
luncheon which will be given by the
womens committee at the X. w. C.. Al.
cafe and in the afternoon they will
attend the matinee at the Grand the
atre where they viii be the guests OF
the managers, Messrs Fowler and
Banks.
The programme for the editorial
banquet will be an interesting one
The editors viii be welcomed by j. r..
Hardy of the commercial club. Mayor
Lowell will talk on The city OF Fargo.
The Press Boys will be the subject
Of an address by Norman B. Black.
manager of The Grand Forks Times
Herald. president of the association
Former Lieut.. Gov. r. s. Lewis will
speak on The state Fair, and Sec.
Thomas Cooper OF the North Dakota
Better Farming association will adj
dress the editors on Better Farming.
Pres. G. G. Creegan Of Fargo college,
will deliver an address on The Infiu.
ence Of the Press.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
PRICE OF OIL IS
GIVEN new BOOST
THIRD ADVANCE MADE SINCE
THE DAY FOLLOWING
CHRISTMAS.

Pittsburg, Pa, Jan. 2S.--Oil men
were surprised today when announce
ment was made by the Seep Purchas-
ing agency that the price of the
Pennsylvania crude had been ad-
vanced to s1,45 a barrel, an increase
of 5 cents over the close of the mar
ket on Saturday. This is the third
advance since the day following
Christmas. each being of cents. Other
grades were announced as follows:
Corning, 90; New Castle, 90; Cabell
109; Somerset, 81; Ragland, As.
The Seep agency was formerly the
buying section of the Standard Oil
Co
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
FLAX THIEVES
DISAPPEARED

Sawyer N. d, Jan. 23. Bar
toWsheviclS and Chas. Becktold who
were wanted by the authorities for the
alleged theft of about fifty bushels Of
flax from Smith & Wheeler's granary,
q short time ago. have left for parts
unknown. At the time the sheriff's
deputies were searching the coal
mine, belonging to Joe Bartowsheyick
for the missing fiax both he and
Becktold were absent and coifld not
be located. Upon their return. find-
ing officers had been making a search
and that they were suspicioned they
quickly made themselves scarce.
Charley left no property but Joe had
a number of horses, machinery, etc.
Now there seems to be 8. rush among
the mortgages and other creditors
to get even with him IL possible. A
poor old Russian. Liicyon Barnsevshi,
had been working at the coal mine
for Joe about three years and claims
wages to the amount Of over $4O0 due
him, he has employed Attorney Meag
her Of Velva to look after his interests
and try to recover his wages out of
the chatteI property lett behind.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
"CHRIST COMING
In TWENTY YEAR,"
"HE WILL HAVE BROWN BODY"
SAYS CHlcAGoAN TO
THEosoPHIsTs.

Kansas City, Mo-, Jan. 2S.-Lectur-
ing before the Kansas City Theosophi-
cal sociey on The Coming of Christ
last night, D. 8. NJ. Unger of Chicago
declared he knows for a fact that
Christ is coming back to earth within
the next twenty years.
Whenever a nation or the world
needs a great leader real badly he
turns up Mr.. Unger said. The world
is sadly in need OF great religious
leader these days and so know Christ
is coming back within the next twenty
years"
In order that humanity might have
less trouble in being certain of the
presence of Christ, Mr.. Unger said he
would have a brown body.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
AMIDON GOES
To MISSOURI
Fargo Jurist Called to Sit On
Circuit Bench

st. Louis, Jan. 23.-Federal
Judge Dyer announced today that
he would ask Federal Judge
Charles T.. Amidon of North Da-
kota to sit in the trial of e. @,
Lewis and also hegr q case in
which the identity or Charles A.
Kirnmel is questioned by former
New York convict, A. ]. White.
Judge Charles F. Amidon Of Fargo
has been called to Kansas City and
st. Louis to sit in a number of dis
trict court cases in those two cities.
The above Associated Press dispatch
received by The Forum today gives
information of the cases he will try in
st. Louis.
He was assigned to these districts
by Chief Justice Sanborn Of the cir
cult court of appeals. He expects to
be away about six weeks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
WANTS BIG
ROAD FUND
Gore VIII Advocate Expendi-
ture Of Millions
CNR Al TEN VEAD DEDInD
FOR A TEN YEAR PERIOD.
WOULD HAVE UNCLE SAM APP
PRoPRlATE sto,ooo,ooo ANNUAL
LY TO BE USED I'M STATES
THAT MADE APPROPRIATIONS
DOUBLE AMOUNT RECEIVED.

Washington, Jan. 22SS Senator Gore
of Oklahoma viii advocate an annual
federal appropriation of from 100000
900 to s12,oO0,Oo9 for the next ten
years to be expended upon roads.
To derive benefit from such funds
the states would have to appropriate
double or treble the amount received
from the government. He is prepar-,
ing a bill for this purpose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
Submerged in a Well Of Icy
Water For Hours
TEMPERATURE Is BELOW
COMPELLED TO STAND HOURS ON
. TlP-ToEs TO KEEP NOSE ABOVE
WATER WHILE 1o-YEAR. OF D.
DAUGHTER DROVE SIX MILES
FOR HELP.

Alexander, N. D., Jan. 2S.- submerg-
ed in a well Of icy water up to the
chin with the temperature Is below
zero, and being compelled to stand on
his toes to keep his mouth and nose
out while his 10-year-old daughter
made a frantic six-mile drive for help
yesterday, L. A. Yockstad, a farmer
near Berg, is lowering between life
and death today.
The man fell into the well while he
was trying to recover his cap which
blew from his head. He was at home
alone with his daughter at the time
and she was unable to help him out.
Farmer endeavored repeatedly to draw
himself out but each time he fell back
more exhausted than before. He was
near to collapse when rescued.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23

WERE KILLED
Two Members Of Company
Died From Wreck Wounds

Binghamton, n. Y. Jan. 2S.-
George F. Kelley Of cleremont, N. H.
and H. G. Hayes of indianapolis, Ind.
members Of the John Vogel Min
strels Co.. died today at a hospital
here as the result of injuries sustained
in wreck on the Laceawanna railroad
at Chainego Forks, near this city, last
night.
Mrs. John VogeI is suffering from
nervous shock ana James Conroy
of Bridgeport, Conn, Carl Helman
Of Dayton, o., and Engineer Frank
Curran Of Syracuse are also badly
hurt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
WOODMEN
Are in SESSION

Chicago, Jan. %. The national
convention Of the Modern Woodmen Of
America was called to order here to !
day. Twelve hundred representatives
are in attendance. Head Consul a.
r. Talbot presided and urged the dele
gates to cooperate in the work Of tb4,
convention. The programme calls for
consideration Of the proposed division
OF the orders insurance rates.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
WHITE EARTH
HEARING IS ON

Minneapolis. Mimi, Jan. 2S.-The
congressional subcommittee is ex-
amining witnesses here today, in the
investigation of the charges that In
dams of the White Earth reservation
have been defrauded out of their lands.
The sub committee Is composed of
Cong. James M. Graham of Illinois,
Henry George Of New York, and f. W.
Mondell Of wyoming The witnesses
here are from various parts of Mime
sofa and Wisconsin, the hearing prob.
ably will last for several days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
VAST AMOUNT OF
COTTON GINNED

Washington, Jan. 2S. The vast cot
ton crop Of the United States had been
ginned and baled to the extent OF Ia
5aO.e75 bales on Jan. l6. according to
the census bureaus report issued to-
day showing Iess674 bales were ginned
during period from jan I to 16. in~
elusive
The ginners this season have been
forced to greater activity than ever
before, owing to the enormous crop.
a considerable quantity still remains
to be ginned before the close OF the
sanRsOn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23

FOR TAFT
Makes Strong Statement Re-
garding Stories

Washington, Jan. 2S.'I am for Taft
as strong as a man can be" declared
postmaster General Hitchcock at the
White House today
did not realize until a day or two
ago how far these stories about my
alleged differences with the president
mad gone. probably shall have some
thing to say on the subject
Hitchcock manifested great indigna-
ton that his loyalty had been ques-
toned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
NO rigs ALLOWED
in THIS ELECTION

Superior, wis, Jan. %. Superior is
today voting on the question of adopt
Ing the commission form of govern
ment There is much interest. A large
vote is anticipated.
GAINESVILLE today also is holding an
election to determine the same prop
osition. Under the corrupt prac-
tices act no rigs or other undue in
fIuence of voters may be used. 1t is
the first election in the state where
the law has been observed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
in HURRY TO GET
into PRISON

Sterling. ILL.,, Jan. 2S. DIR. Harry
Webster, who yesterday pleaded guilty
to staying his wife and who was SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment was
taken to Joliet today. Websters par
ents begged Sheriff j. Il. Delaney to
delay the transfer as long as possible.
This angered the convicted physician
IT want to so to prison as soon as
possible, he said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
REINSTATES The
BATHTUB CASE

Detroit Mich. Jan. 23. United
States District Judge A. g. ANGEL to-
day denied a motion made In behalf
OF the Colwell Lead co. of New YORK
to quash the indictments in the govern u
ment's criminal case against the.
bath tub trust. This reinstates the
case. which is scheduled to come up FOR
trial Tuesday. Jan. 30. There are
about two score dceandants.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
SAYS STEEL TRUST
Is no MONOPOLY

Washington, Jan. %. An emphatic
denial that the United States steel
Corporation Is q monopoly as charged
was made to the Stanley investigating
committee Of the house today BY Pres.
J. J. Farrell, continuing the testimony
begun yesterday. He declared it was
not the purpose Of the corporation to-
-gobbIe the export trade Of the world
at any cost
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
ARBITRATION IN
BUSINESS WORLD
THIS is PROPOSAL MADE BY FAR.
GO MAN AT BUILDERS &
TRADERS STATE
MEETING.

Minot, N. D., Jan. 23-The annual
state convention OF the North Dakota
Builders & Traders exchange, held
here yesterday brought out a num-
ber of very important propositions.
Considerable proposed legislation was
discussed and planned.
The meeting closed with a big ban
quest last night at the Leland hotel.
The following officers were elected:
President-James A. Dinnie, Grand
Forks. al
Vice President-R. ]. Piper, Minot.
Second Vice President-Edward Or
bin. Fargo,
Third Vice President John d. Tur-
ner, Grand Forks.
Secretary, and Treasurer - Louis
Campbell, Grand Forks. ...
Executive Committee-George Rusk.
Fargo; J. Il. Brown, Fargo; w. J.
Price, Fargo; John e. Nuss, Grand
Forks and d. A. Dinnie, Minot. -
Presidents Annual Address.
Retiring Pres Geo. Rusk of Fargo
delivered a strong address in which
he urged number of innovations in
the business world in North Dakota, he
said in part:
Gentlemen and members of the state
association of the state of North Da-
kota, on this, the dawn of our third
birthday, it affords me great pleasure
to be with you.
We have accomplished some very
good things in our short life, but
there are many things yet to be done
and which can only be realized by the
hearty CO. operation of every member
During the past year we did much
to get house bill No. 124 through the
Legislature. The results of our efforts
were very gratifying to the builders
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-01-23
PEACE ARTICLES
HAVE BEEN signed

Washington, Jan. 28. Articles Of
peace. bringing to an end the revolution
In Ecuador, have been signed by Lead
ers of federal troops and revolution
lists at Guayaquil was otficially re-
ported at the state department today.