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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
NJ |! !. | 'C.,ORM||LCk ], !. / / FREED
IN POLICE COURT
PUBLISHER, THROWN FROM
TRAIN. AND ARRESTED, LIBER-
ATED WHEN He REVEALS
5-:' a.. IDENTITY,

Syracuse, N. Y, Aug. 8.-Medill Nc
Cormick, publisher Of The Chicago
Tribune, appeared in police court yes
| terday to answer to a charge of dis
orderly conduct. He had been arrested
when, clad only in pajamas, he had
been thrown from an early morning
eastbound train for Boston on the New
believe the story of the. Cisheveled
prisoner, but when the publisher prov
ed his identity he was released.
Owing to the reticence of the police,
because of their fear they had made a
bad blunder news of McCormick's s
plight did not leak out until late yes
terday. The police were not at first
disposed to believe his story, but sub
seduent facts proved his identity with
out a doubt. gt
According to the story told by Nc
Cormick, he spent several hours with
the president of the Pullman company
on board the train. He finally retired,
undressing before getting into his
berth. The next he knew was when he
awoke in a police cell at headquarters
in this city. s.. "A X s45
Election Demanded, Says Porter.
The porter who caused McCormick's
election from the sleeper, stated to the
police who made the arrest that he had
been causing such disturbance that
other travellers were unable to sleep.
They asked for his election. Upon the
trains arrival here this was done.
When placed under arrest McCor-
mick wore only his pajamas. He ap-
peared in police court before Judge
Shove dressed in pajamas, shoes,
stockings and trousers. After a talk
with the Justice, the police evidently
became conciliatory, for Mccormick
was released He went at once to the
Hotel Yates and wired his secretary.
Miss Rosenthal, at Chicago.
Mr.. Mccormick hurried to Chica-
go from a fishing trip In the west
Tuesday said Miss Rosenthal. "He
hurried out again and met his wife at
Lynn, Mass. accompanied him as far
as La Porte to talk over some corre-
spondence. can see that lit would be,
hard matter for him to establish his
Identity at Syracuse because he left
his watch. his checkbook and all his
letters in Chicago.
Altercation, Says Mccormick.
1T is as unnecessary as it is futile.
to deny gossipy stories of intoxica-
tion,' said Mr.. Mccormick after his
release II spent the evening on the
train with Mr.. Runneli, president OF
the Pullman company, an old friend Of
mine, and later joined some Of the
train crew, with whom there resulted
discussion which has resulted In the
nonsensical yarns about myself. These
gentlemen and did not agree, and it
became not merely discussion. but
an alteration, with results which /
know they now regret far more than
r 80
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
HUNDRED
MILLION
IF NEEDED
. "a -
lreasurary Department Ready
for Crop Moving
Asst. Sec. Williams Says All
Is Ready for Assistance
Farmers Can Have $500, O,OO0,-
600 if Necessary

Washington, Aug. Sat a confer
ence between the treasury officials and
bankers of the central west regarding
the distribution of government deposits
to assist in the moving Of the crops,
Asst. Sec. John William declared that
the treasury proposed $100,000,00O if
necessary.
The original plan called for $50OOO,-
600.
The exact amount will be determined
after the views of the bankers have
been analyzed. There were fifty bank
ers from large cities of the central
west who conferred with McAdoo and
Williams. 49,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
LEPROSY
PATIENT
ESCAPES
Leprosy Patient Escapes at
St. Louis
Has Left for Parts Unknown
Obtained Money
Wife Said He Would Later
Sue the City

st. Louis, Aug. 8.--George o. Hart
man, the leper who was yesterday
taken to the isolation cottage at
Quarantine, several miles south OF
here, has escaped. He returned to his
wife's home in the heart of the city,
obtained some money, then depart
ed.
The night watchman visited the
leprosy cabin last night, and found
Hartman apparently asleep in his
room. Early this morning the watch
Hartman gone.
He believed Hartman took the train
for Mexico. Mrs. Hartman declared
her husband was not to be captured,
that competent doctors had said her
husband did not have leprosy, that he
will take treatment and then return
to sue the city of st. Louis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08

The road would be much prettier
II given graceful curves and located
little further west along this water
course. Never mind the expense.
IwiiEEbuy the land to and including the
new site sss3sE t
And he did 3 In lieu Of forty-foot
roadway there is now one sixtyEsix
feet wide. 1t winds round a. steep
hill and Is shaded by many fine trees.
To relocate the road, Rockefeller
was compelled to buy land on both
sides, entailing double assessment for
frontage. but he "came across" like a
true sport.
In all he bought more than a dozen
acres. He might have bought a
thousand without missing the money.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
TESIIFIES ABOUT
SSgIIEIlER CHECK

New York, Aug. Phillip Boyer Of
the New York stock exchange firfn OF
Boyer, Griswold & CO.. was called upon
to resume the witness stand before the
Frawly legislative investigating COM
mittee for questioning about his trans
actions in the Big Four railroad stock
in behalf of the individual whom the
committee seeks to Identify as Gov.
William Sulzer of New York.
According to the testimony yester-
day. the Sulzer campaign check en-
dorsed William Sulzer'' found It's way
to the stock exchange house In ques-
ton. The committee made no an
nouncement regarding It's plans when
the legislature convenes next week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
STRIKE FAILING
AT SUPERIOR

Superior, Wis, Aug. Eighty men
have been put at work on the Great
Northern ore docks and 800 additional
strikebreakers arrived this afternoon
There is dissension, it is claimed, II
among strikers, a number wishing to
return and others holding out. six
boats were loaded and departed last
night This morning fair headway was
being made on other vessels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08

Cleveland, O., Aug. S.-East Cleve-
land1ers are saying agreeable things
about Neighbor Rockefeller since John
ID. enrolled under the good roads ban
ner and became sponsor for one Of the
prettiest Of Cuyahoga countys thou
sand miles Of paved highways.
The town council wondered what
the, oil king would say when they
resolved to restore and improve an
old country road skirting the west
OF his estate at Forest Hill Would
ha resent encroaehmen on his priv
acy? Would he shy at an assess
ment of half the total cost? This is
what he said: nv
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
EXPECTING TERMS
OF PEACE soon

Annoy, Aug. S.--An early settlement
of the clan disputes between the Chi
nese and Japanese of this city, during
which a number Of Formesans were
recently killed, is expected. The gar
rison here was reinforced by 700 men
from Changchow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
Aviator Lost Way in
Race With Locomotive
DENIED
ANY CONNECTION

Washington, Aug. S.--James A, EN-
cry continued his testimony before the
senate lobby committee about the leg
islative activities Of the National AS
sociation of Manufacturers and the
National Council for Industrial De-
Tense. ..r.-- ..-,.
Emery testified that James w. Van
Cleave, leader in the National Asso-
citation Of Manufacturers, had a large
part In the steps that led to organize
the National Tariff Commission asso-
citation. which, however, had no con-
nection with the Manufacturers asso-
citation or the Industrial council.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
GREAT lMPERATOR
Was HELPLESS

New York, Aug. s. The steering
geer of the giant Imperator, which
day shortly before midnight and the
great ship, Utterly helpless, made
circles half mile in dame
ter several times before she
could be stopped. Drink and
food were thrown int othe slaps of the
diners. They rushed on deck In terror
to find the ship beyond control rum
ming at twenty two knots In q great
circle. Tt was a clear night, Fortunate
ly. Tt was found after the vessel was
stopped that a glycerine pipe connect
ed with the gear had broken suddenly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08

He might have paved the street with
gold, but he expressed a preference
for brick. ...
Rockefeller is one of the most con-
stant users Of the rural pavements
near Cleveland. Scarcely a day goes
by during fair weather without an
auto ride and his large car with the
worlds richest man and a group Of
guests Is one of the familiar sights
of the countryside. ~
Many Of the farmers know him
personally and enjoy quiet roadside
chats. with him about the weather
and the crops. More than one Of
these casual acquaintances has been
remembered when some anniversary
made gift appropriate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
sTEENERsoN SENDS REPORT.
Joint Commission Tells of Work In
Lake OF the Woods.

h-ahS VI kHS ,iVVU1uss
Washington. Aug. Representative
Steenerson has sent to residents OF his
district woh are interested In the con-
troversy over. the level of the Lake OF
the Woods, copies OF the inquiry pre-
pared by the international joint COM
mission. The letter states that the
commission Is making an Investigation
to determine which would be the moss
practicable level at which the waters
OF the lake should be maintained to
best serve the interests OF navigation,
agriculture. power. development and
fishing conditions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
ALABAMA
SENATOR
IS dead
Sen. Joseph F. Johnston Pass
ed Away Unexpectedly
His Death Weakens Democratic
Majority in Senate
Governor O'Neal Will Name
Successor Heuse Adjourned
MecuMBER REGRETS DEATH.

Sen. P. ]. McCumber, who Is in
the city on business, was deeply
grieved at the news Of Senator
Johnston's death.
II have known him great many
years." said Senator McCumber.
"He has been in the senate six
years and during the time we
have been together have learned
to respect and admire his ability.
He stood very high in the senate
and he was one of the great men
of the south, His death is a ma
tional loss"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
GENERAL STRIKE
NOW IN SPAIN

Barcelona. Spain, Aug. S.--The Fed
Grafton of Labor declared a general
strike. The government in response
proclaimed martial law In the city and
took extensive military precautions.
Many labor leaders were arrested
in the course of the night.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-08-08
FoRUM ESTABLISHED NOV. NJ 1891.
Brother Of FaiI Nan
Was Murd cred in St. Ill
~

Chief NJ
GIVE j.
The above
ham 1 Y for missing brother late
The young who killed In st Paul mentioned
boy "a
yards
ueved from Lead s. b
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Touches Highest Point.

New York. November l0.-McXican
exchange to-day touched its highest
point since tho beginning of trouble
In that country. Bankers arc now re-
curing so.SG in Mexican money for
81 American. Banking firms would
only quote rates by special steamers,
and then woald not guarantee nxed
rate for longer than one day. Not
much business is being transacted on
these terms. which are considered pro-
hbitlVc.
The Mexican situation has aroused
much interest in banking circles be-
cause OF the bare possibility that tho
United States will require a largo
amount OF gold should war be de-
clared. At tho prevailing exchange
rate, it IS declared. American bankers
could take much gold from London
should further trouble arise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
BURDEN OF ACTION
|SON WASHINGTON
Waiting Policy Now Has Been
Transferred to City
of Mexico.

Mexico City, Mex. November 10
The acute stage of Mexico's economic
situation was manifest to day in n long
continued run on the banks and served
TO acccntuate the fears OF the Mexican
people. This, combined with reports
OF military operations in different parts
OIL the republic. appears to have dis
tracted the public mind for the moment
from the possible dangers in the strain
ed relations with the United states
Among tho Mexican officials. how
ever. at all the legations and among
the bctter-informed business classes
thero is anxiety over the situation
The waiting policy has now been
transferred 10 Mexico City. as General
Huerta considers that his note TO the
diplomatic representatives places the
burden OF future action on Washing
ton.
The government announced in tho
afternoon papers that IL Intended to
order tho Immediate coinage OF Co.
100000 pesos in 5O-ccnt pieces-tho
coin recently made legal tender-but
there is doubt IL this amount can be
put out IN time TO satisfy the public
The attitude OF John Lind, President
Wilson'S representative, Il one Of ex-
pectancy. He said tonight there had
been no further Indications OF what
course the Washington government in
tended In take.
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D|AZ ADVISES
HUERTA TO QUIT
Former President of Mexico
Finally Decides to Take
Hand in Trouble.

Paris November l0.-General Por-
frio Dinz has advised General Vic
toriano Huerta to retire from the
presidency OF Mexico. Two friends OF
General loiaz, acting by Authorizatio ion
Of the eX-Presiient, sent kilograms to
General Hucrta last week 20 this effect.
In outlining his attitude, General
DiaZ said that IL rho present situation
OF the Mexican people in relation to
the United States. II was not qucs-
ton of whether Huerta was tho pest
man for the presidency. nor was it
question of whether the revolutionists
were right or wrong; 1t was n question
Of patriotism He counseled General
Hucrta to renounco any feelings OF
personal prestige or power. and thus
save Mexico from calamity.
Geaeral DiaZ has been urged for
some time to take an attitude for or
against General Huerta. 1t was point
cd out TO him that his influence was
extraordinarily great III Mexico.
Tho former President refused to take
any hand until now, and only as an
appeal 10 FTuertas judgment az to
whether his love for his country did
not require his resignation OF power in
the presence OF increa sing pressure OF
the United States.
General Dia2 said TO his friends that
no would have telegrsphcd to General
Huerta himself. only he had thus far
taken no direct step in Mexican af-
FAIRS. since he left the country, and
would prefer 10 convey his conviction
through friends. OF his ana OF General
Huerta'S.
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|NPOL|CY
NOT CONSIDERED
Premier Asquith Discusses Rela-
tons of England With
Mexico.
HE EXPECTS NO FRICTION
Certain That Nothing Can
Happen to Mar Friendship
With This Country.
HE EXPECTS NO FRICTION

London. November i0.--The Prime Minister,
r. Ill. Asquith. discussed the Mexican ques-
uon IN his annual speech ut the Lord May
or's banquet to-n night.
our interests In Mexico" said tho Prime
Minister. call for vigilant care but there
never has been any question of political in
tervention by Grent Britain In the domestic
concerus OF Mexico, In tho Central or
South American States.
~ Is no part OF our duty to prevent rev.
buttons or control civil wars. Tho utmost
we can DO ~ to givc what protection is pos
sible on. this coast to British subjects and
property. There have been rumors that
of their own In reference TO Mexico, we took
q limo calculated deliberately 10 thwnrt
America. There IL not yestige OF foundn-
ton for such rumor.
Wo have recognized President Huerta
because, having neither tho will nor the
power TO intervene. wa were bound to deal
with the defacto government. That was on
Informed by the government OF the United
States that us regards tho recognition or
President Hucrta definite answer could
he given except that they would make It
some tiue longer before recognizing him.
Since then there has been no change in
policy and no departure OF any kind. Wo
have the right TO assume that in whatever
policy America adopts she VIII have regard
for the legitimate commercial foreign inter-
ests In Mexico we'll her own. There
has been nm Interchange OF viows with tho
utmost franhness and Cordiailty both
sides. Our diplomatic relations with the
United States has been for d long time such
that with the freest frankness OF discussion
on all matters. wa both feel the fullest rs
surance that nothing can happen To disturb
our common resolve to attain and maintain
~ eympath etic understanding"
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James It. Walker.

Especial to Tho Times Dispatch.
Lynchburg. Va. November 10
James l. Walker aged eighty-sevcn
died this morning Ut 1890 o'clock nt
his home, %. Monroe Street, whero he
had been i'll for nearly q week. Death
was duo TO infirmitics attending his
age. and IL was not unexpected
Mr.. Walker lived In North Carolina
Tor moro than quarter OF century.
but about two years ago no Joined
his brothers, BENJAMIN Il. and William
L., TO make his home under their pa
terhal roof where the family had lived
Tor more than sixty years, retaining
In tho home tho methods OF living in
vogue In their ooyhood days.
Mr. Walker was married four times.
ana he has four children living who
arc tho heads OF large families of their
own. Ito was Il Confederate veteran.
having served the Confederacy through
the Civil War. and was active In the
defense OF Richmond
His surviving children are Edward
anu Littleton w. Walker, OF Washing
ton. and John Walker and Mrs. Otwny
y. Hitchings, OF Norfolk. His younger
brother Benjamin r. Walker. also sur
wives. the elder brother. william II
Walker. having died last January.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
PROBLEM NOVEL
ISCAUSE OF VICE
Certain Readers Try to Initiate
What Author Has
Pictured.
MODERN DANCES DENOUNCED
Purity Congress Has No Use for
Tango" Bunny Hug" and
Turkey Trot."
MODERN DANCES DENOUNCED

Minneapolis. Ind. November 1o.-,rhe Inter
nSu,uonal PuTity Congress to-day elected the
,s.,S officers: President. d. s. stead
m mo. IEaCross, VIE: vice president. DIR. Al
I UT. sloore. toronto; judge Harry Olson.
chicago. and DR.. Emlnu T. A. Drake. Den
yer. "
President Steadwell has headed tho con-
crefS since Its organization.
Tao problem novel ia held ns the chief
sSeaSe OF immortality I'm tho United States
IN tho report OF tho vice committee present-
Boston. "
The, report enid that Questions that ne
are forced to face are graphically pre-
sented In problem novels. the effect being
INN INN a class VIII try to initiate what tho
author has pictured.'
-, The committee denounced tho tango"
dances. 1880
DrlnklnG places arc the fountain head OF
impurity, whilc tho prohibition OF scgre-
gated vice districts does not really suppress
mo social evil. These arc tho conclusions
Drawn by Or. Wilbur +. Crafts. OF washing
ton, ~ G.. In an address before tho con
sress Tonight THE drinking OF men and
omen together in public is ono or the most
fruitful causes OF immortality" said tho
speaker: II mention this with the more
einp!insis because I'm New York at lenpt the
drinking OF men and women together IS 4
common thing In oil the Restaurants
70 promote the white life for two
which Is the positive side of our reform We
must not depend Oh any form OF law. how
ever excellent. but press to tho utmost both
lcElalatlon and education"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
Don't Be Misled if
You Have Lung Trouble

II you have Lung Trouble. do not be mised
by reports of discoveries of specifics TO re-
lieve that affection. No specific has as yet
been found Eckmans Alternative. however
Is q medicine for throat and lung troubles
which has been successfully used In many
cases IL you arc sick. 1t might be wise for
you TO Investigate Its merits and It's may
DO OF lasting benefit to you. Read of this
case:
800 Seventh Ave, New York
"Gentlemen Five years ago last August
taken TO ST. Francis Hospital To be
treated for Bronchitis and conEested lungs
After several weeks treatment ! was nd Wig
cd by tho doctor to go TO convaiescent
sanatorium. but could not be admitted be-
cause the doctor at the hospital after n
thorough examination, declared my case
Lung Trouble. and gave me certificate to
that effect. showed the certificate TO
Eckman's Alternative. took tho Alternative
faithfully directed. md soon found my
self free from night sweats and rover. and
gradually got better. ] have not takon the
Alternative now for two years, and can truth
fully say well. feel better and am
stronger than before my sickness"
(ATdayiD MARY KoRHAMER
tAbove abbreviated; moro on request.)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test TO DO most cfficacious for
severe Throat and Lung Affections. Bron-
chItis. Bronchial Asthma, stubborn Colds
and In ,ipbuildInS the system. Contains n1
narcotics. poisonsS or habit-rormins drugs
For salc by Tragic Drug Company and other
leading druggists. Writ. tho l:ckman Lab
oratory, Philadelphia. Pa. for booklet tclf-
ing OF recovsrics and additional evidence
Advertisement,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-11-11
MANY LIVES LOST
IN W|NTRY STORM
CONTINUED From First Page.)

Continued From First Page.)
sand dollars damage. Communica-
ton with tho outside world by tele-
graph and telephone. rail or water was
cut Off for thirty hours.
Railroad trains were from twelve to
eighteen hours late. Hundreds of tele-
phone poles In tho city woro blown
down. Street car traffic was tied up,
and entangllng wires. many heavily
charged. kept pedestrians Off the
streets. Driven by n wind. which
reached a velocity or nearly thirty 1.-Two
miles an hour last night, snow fc'l to
a depth OF from. five inches to i've
feet In the drift@
One man was blown from the top OF
a box car and killed. Many street car
passengers had narrow escapes when
poles fell on the cars. Many big plate
glass windows were blown In. Not for
several days will communication with
all parts OF the city be established
All except the downtown section OF the
city was in darkness all last night, be-
cause of the failure of electric plants.
The gas pressure remained steady,
preventing much suffering from the
sudden drop In temperature. Tho Their
mometer last night reached a low re-
cord for forty-three years.
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&5E:5@ g ..s<e<

from the paying tcller's windows ex-
tended for blocks. Hundreds stood for
hours and finally departed with bags OF
silver coin. These were the only banks
paying out silver
Jnvierm Cancino, manager OF tho
National Bank, minimized the import
anco OF tho run. saying that less than
100000 pesos had been withdrawn up
TO noon to-day. lIc explained that
most OF those who withdrew their
money were small dcpositors.
Nictoriaro liucrta's declaration to
tho diplomatic crops indicating he
would retain Office until after new cleo
lions was applaudcd to-day by the
Mexican press. The newspapers de
clared thta this stand meets with tho
approval Of tho Mexican people.