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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
BALD JACK
AGAIN ON
THESTAND

New York. May 12.-"Bald Jack. >"
Rose, star witness of the first trial of
Police Lieutenant Becker for the
murder Of Herman Rosenthal appear
ed in that role again. He was trifie
stouter than when he appeared before.
He took the stand shortly before noon,
and calmly told of the part played in
the events leading to the gamblers s
death. Substantially it was the same
story he told at the first trial Rose
recited how Becker and Rosenthal
entered into partnership in the gamb-
ling establishment, how they quarrel
ed, how exposure for Becker was i'm
minent and how RosenthaHs death
was plotted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12

Cruz. by the American military force.
Just before the cabinet went into
session, a message was received from
General FLnstOn at Vera Cruz, in
which the American commander de-
clared that no attention should be
paid "alarmIst reports" that Mexican
forces arc threatening to attack tho
Vera cruz watcrworks. Funston said
there was no indication Of a movement
Of Mexican rrOop', for any such attack.
"Thcre have been TumOrs," the mes
sage read, that an attack was threat
ened. These have been due to remarks
attributed to General Mas. The wat
erwOrks cannot be taken from us by
force. If the pipe line should be cut it
could he repaired in a few hours
FunstOr ADDED that 200 sacks or
American mail. destined for Mexico
City and deIvcred at the break in the
railroad, sti'i lay on tho tracks in pos
session Of the Mexican outpost.
He had no news of Private Parks,
who rode into the Mexican lines and
had not returned.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
APPROPRIATION
BILL FOR NAVY
IS INCREASED

Washington, May 1.-THE naval ap-
preparation bill was reported. to the
senate by the naval affairs committee
with an Increase of $1,1S2,000 over the
bill as it eft the house. In all the bill
carries 140,99O,S33, or $3,5O0,000 less
than tho estimates for the coming
year. aE..4
Exemption from tolls of the battle
ships of all nations passing through
the Panama canal upon the occasion
of the celebration of it's opening. are
provided for in the bill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
AMENDING BILL
FOR HOME RULE

London, May 12.-Premier Asquith,
in the house of commons, pledged the
government to introduce an amend
ing bill to the home rule measure in
the hope of. passing it by agreement
between. PARTIES. If the offer is ac-
cepted, the original bin and the amend
ing bill will become law practically
simultaneously. Asquith contended
this was the only way of carrying out
any agreed settlement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
FAMOUS SPANISH
STATESMAN DEAD

Madrid May 12.-Eugenio Montero
Rios, one of the best known Spanish
statesmen, and the man who drafted
the treaty which brought the Spanish
American war to a close in 1898, died,
aged 81. Rios was a member Of the
Spanish parliament for forty-five
years. He was former prime minister
and former president of the Spanish
supreme court. ..-
Rios was appointed president of the
Spanish peace commission, which met
the American commission in Paris and
agreed upon the Spanish-American
treaty, giving independence to Cuba
and ceding the Philippines to the
United, States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
new HAVEN PROBE
WILL END SOON

Washington, May 12.-The indica-
tions are that the inquiry being con-
Quoted by the interstate commerce
commission into the financial opera
tions of the New Haven railroad and
the Ballard company soon will have
run its course.
This is a case for the criminal
courts" suggested one official of the
commission mot for a civil proceed
ing. 1t appears doubtful whether, in
a proceeding of this kind, the real
facts can be developed"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
GOOD PROSPECTS FOR
BURLEIGH CO. FARMERS

Driscoll, N. D.. May 1.-THE farm
erg in this section of Burleigh county
are actively engaged in completing
their seeding. The heavy moisture
this spring has put the soil in excel
lent condition, and big crop is pre-
dicted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
ENTIRE TRAIN LOAD OF
STOCK FOR DISTRIBUTION

Lennon S. D., May 12.-The First
State bank here has received solid
train load of youn mixed stock, which
is proposed to be distributed among
the farmers of this locality in small
punches, on approved security at rea-
sonable prices. It is hoped to make
this the first of several other ship
ments to promote the stock industry in
this section.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
MICHIGAN IN
GPIP OF STORM
MANY KILLED

Detroit, Mich, May 12.---All south
ern Michigan has suffered severely
from an unusual heavy rain and cleo
trical storm which prevailed since yes
terday morning, with no immediate
prospect Of abatement. There are re-
ports OF a number OF lives lost and
property damage Of hundreds Of thou
sands OF dollars
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
EIGHT
DIE IN
BLOWUP

Norfolk, Va, May 12r-Eight men
were killed in an explosion in the en-
gine room of the old Dominion liner,
Jefferson, near Cape Henry last night.
A number were injured. The ship re-
turned to Norfolk, left the dead and
injured. and ther. resumed her inter
rupted trip to New York.
The dead were members Of the JEFF
ferson's engine room crew, but are not
yet identified. According to officials
of the line the vessel was not badly
damaged by theEexplosiOn, which oc-
Cured at 1890 last night. Several of
the injured are in a serious condition
and some may die. The liner was able
to proceed under her own steam.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
TWO BRITISH
FLYERS KILLED

London, May 12.-Two army airmen,
CaI-tain Anderson and his mechanic,
Carter were instantly killed, and
Lieut.. Wilson Gravely was injured
when two biplanes collided in midair
at Aldershot this evening. Eight hun
dred spectators saw the accident. Both
machines were destroyed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
Burgess to ship Herd.

Bismarck. N. ID, May &c. e.
Burgess, prominent horse dealer in
the Badlands at Medora, has notified
the live stock sanitary board that he
has his herd rounded up ready for
shipment. Inspector Pfaffman OF the
United States bureau of animal iTi-
dustry left Bismarck Monday to ir-
spect the horses. Mr.. Burgess had
one horse shot and another con-
ldemned for doruine. .5.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
Former Soldier Dies.

Bismarck, N. D., May 12.-Jimmy
Coyne we'll known hack driver died
at his home in this city Sunday morn
ing, after a few hours illness. He
was formerly q member Of the Sixth
regiment of infantry stationed at Fort
Lincoln a few years ago. He leaves
wife and one child.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
NAME A WOMAN
FOR PRESIDENT

second time in the history of the Or
ganization, a woman was elected pres
ident Of the National Conference of
Charities and Corrections. The honor
fell to Mrs. John Glenn of New York.
Rev. John Ryan Of Minnesota, was
among the vice presidents elected.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
Vote 10 Build School.

New England, N. D., May 12.--At
the special election held to vote on the
proposition OF bonding the district in
the sum Of $1,000 to build a new
school building, the proposition car
|ried by a vote Of 156 to g
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
Huerta Still Stands
Firm-Mexico City is
In Normal Condition
Funston Reports There No Danger of Attack by Mex
cans-Nothing Further Heard From Private Marks
Who Rode Into Mexican Lines.

12-The British stationed at
Portsmouth, Immediately proceed
speedily possible.
The Bristol six inch four inch and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
DO Not LICENSE
NEWSP APER men

Lawrence, Kan. May 12..Is pro-
posnd legislation to license newspaper
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
WILL RELEASE slLLIMAN.

Washington, 12--Senor minister
he
o
r.
ma to Vera
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12

New Walks at Wilton.
Wilton. NJ D., May 12.Tl1e city
council has ordered several blocks OF
lcemelt sidewalk constructed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12
ZAPATAIsTs Eight.

the
Acapulco Admiral Howard killed
fighting. The Mazatan
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-05-12

Kermit Roosevelt will arrive at
Lisbon from South America on
May 20 for his wedding with Miss
Belle Willard, daughter Of
Ambassador Willard.
The Roosevelt party on its re-
turn from South America will
separate at Barbados. Kermit
Roosevelt will take steamer there
for Lisbon, while Colonel Roose-
welt will proceed to New York.
The Willard family think he will
remain in New York for ten days
or two weeks and will then start
for Madrid, where he will meet
his son about June 8.
The marriage will take place
probably in the second week of
June in the Episcopal church in
the building of the British embassy
in Madrid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
CIVIL SERVICE CHANGES.
Appointments, Promotions, Etc, il
Department of the Interior.

Changes approved by Secretary Lane
among employees in the Department of
the Interior have been announced as fol-
lows:
Probationary appointments : General
land office: Talmage Baker. louisiana,
$40. Indian office: Mrs. Emma S. Hack
ney, Alabama $500, and Vincent J. Hart.
District of Columbia, $500. Patent office:
Oscar Q. Arner, New Jersey, $3.50. and
George T. Owen, Tennessee, $3.50 Blu
reau of education: Miss Martha P. Bailey,
Massachusetts,. 5000 Reclamation service:
Morrill, c. Martin, New Mexico, 1890:
John T. NJ. Culbertson. Montana, 81 $50:
Carl W. Peterson. Washington, $3.50 Blu
reau of mines: William E. DENNY. Penn
sylvania, $72O.
Promotions-General land Office: George
L. Dovel, Virginia, $3.50 to $500. Indian
office: Harry F. Warnke, Ohio. 1000 to
81 200.
Transfers within the Experimentation
eral land office: Louis E. Hoffman. New
York, from Secretary's office. To and
from other Acknowledgement land Of
fee: Roy j. Gill. North Carolina. from
surveyor, Philippine service. Pension Of
fee: Walter B. Carter. New Jersey. to
bureau of the census, Department of
Commerce.
observation-disclosures land office: Rob
ert c. Huston. Indiana, and Raymond
X. Espey. District of Columbia. Pension
office: Isaac G. Brader, Wisconsin. and
Miss Mary F. Smith. West Virginia,
Patent ofiice: Walter Craig. Pennsyl-
vania, and Jesse NJ. Wood, District of
Columbia. Geological survey: Crittenden
Marriott and Harry ]. Moves, both of
District of Columbia Reclamation serv-
ice: George w. Brown. Wyoming, Bureau
of mines: George II. Deike Pennsyl-
vania; George W. Salisbury and Orr
WOODBURY., both of Colorado.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
campbe,r. pharmacy. 42os Georgia

ave. Is The Stars want ad branch for
that neighborhood where the cent-a-word
wants may be left for insertion in The
Star Help and Situation Wanted. Lost
and Found, Rooms for Rent and Sale
Miscellaneous all come under the penny
a-word-a- day rate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
The Most Wonderful BABIES IN
the World.

Danny was sure and Nanny just knew
Such wonderful bah ne'er before grew
Funny. isn't it. how wonderful all ba-
hes are? They really are. you know.
But the funniest thing Of all Is how each
papa and mamma thinks their babies the
most wonderful babes that ever lived or
ever will live. There were Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Rabbit They thought and they
said that there never had been such
babies as Fuzzy. Wuzzy. Little Pete and
Little Jed. about whom you all know.
And there were Johnny and Polly Chuck
up in the far corner of the Old Orchard.
They thought and they said that their
babies were the most wonderful in all the
world And there were Unc' Billy Pos
sum and old Mrs. Postum You only
had to look at them when Mrs. Postum
took their nine babies out for an airing
in her big pocket to know what they
Thought. Why, l suspect that you and
I were once the most wonderful babies
in all the Great World, and I haven't
the least doubt that freckled-faced Fam
er Browns boy was. too. (Of course. ne
didn't have freckles them
Another funny thing is how every baby
is beautiful. You ask any papa or man.
ma if their baby isn't beautiful. You'll
find it is. even though you were quite
sure yourself that it isn't. You see love
is such beautiful thing in itself that to
those who possess it all things become
beautiful So perhaps this accounts for
the fact that the most wonderful and
the most beautiful babies in all the Great
World lay squirming helplessly on the
bed of soft grass in the house that Danny
and Nanny Meadow Mouse built in the
middle of the pile of old corn stalks on
the edge of Farmer Browns corn field
There never were such babies" ex-
claimed Danny as he looked at the four
tiny naked mites. who hadn't even got
their eyes open vet.
''Of course not" replied Nanny. prompt
ly. Aren't they dears? And just
think, they're ours-yours and mine"
And they are so beautiful replied
Danny Did you ever see such beauti-
full babies in all Your life?'
Il never did and ] don't believe any
one else ever did. either" said Nanny,
and she really meant it.
Now that was because she saw them
with eyes of love. You wouldn't have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

her store about ] o'clock Monday after
noon. She said he asked for 3 cents
worth of candy and that when she went
to wait on him she was struck on the
head with a hammer.
Detective Barbee of the second precinct
testified to an alleged confession of both
men. The officer said Ogdon confessed
that he entered the store on pretense
that he wanted to make a purchase and
that Baker struck Mrs. Souder with the
hammer. The officer said that Baker
declared that Ogdon had struck the
Storekeeper.
The colored men did not testify. They
were arrested by Detective Bailey. BIZ
cycle Policemen Castle and Jack of the
second precinct.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
AUSTRIA HONORS MEMORY
OF ARCHDUKE AND WIFE
Bodies of Assassin's Victims, Landed
at Trieste, to Be Taken
to Vienna.

TRIESTE. Austria. July Am I'M
posing demonstration today accompanied
the landing here from the Austrian
battleship Niribus Units of the bodies
of the assassinated Archduke Francis
Ferdinand and his consort. the Duchess
of Hohenbers. The entire community
thronged the shore or took up posi-
tons on board ships in the haroor at
an early hour.
Rt. Rev Andrew Karin, Bishop OF
Trieste, assisted by a large number OF
clergy. blessed the bodies, and a long
procession was then formed. The COZ
fms were placed on two hearses, each
drawn by six horses Seven coaches
Gl,ed with wreaths headed the process
sion. with the priests following.
on its way to the southern railway
statior, whence the bodies were to DE
conveyed to Vienna, the procession
nassed between dense masses OF people.
number of naval petty ofhcers
nlaced the collins on railway car when
Mad been arranged as a mortuary chapel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
Explanation Is Demanded.

When reports of the speech were laid
before President Wilson he Immediately
called upon Secretary Garrison to de-
mand an explanation from Gen. Evans.
In his letter today to Mr.. Garrison Gen.
Evans said he was speaking extenpo-
raneously. and forwarded as nearly as he
can remember the remarks which he
says he actually made, and explained the
meaning he intended to convey.
Secretary Garrison declined to make
public Gen. Evans letter. He will for
ward it to the President. upon whom
further action depends.
Relieved of Command.
of the Department of the East Monday
by Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and after a
short leave of absence will. 1t Is stated,
resume command of his regular brigade,
now on patrol duty along the Mexican
border. His relief came in the regular
course of affairs and was not Influenced
by his alleged criticisms of the admins
tration, which he has disavowed.
Although Gen. Wood has assumed COM
! mand of the Department of the East, he
still retains an Office in the War Depart
| ment. His furniture and personal eff
fects are being transferred to Governors
Island New York, which is the head
quarters of his new command and he
will take up his residence there in about
ten days. Before leaving this vicinity
he will make an official inspection of the
posts of Fort Myer Washington bar
racks and Fort Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

thought that cheered him up wonder
fully. They must be hungry. He would
go get something especially nice for
them to eat. So Off he started to hunt
for something especially nice. He cut
some Of the tenderest. juiciest young
grasses he could find and he gathered
some fine ripe Strawberries. By and by
Nanny heard him putting and blowing
as he tugged these goodies up on the
doorstep She poked her head out of the
door to see what was going on. When
she saw these goodies she smiled.
Did you bring all these for me.
Danny?'' she asked.
No. Moo" said Danny. II brought
them for the babies
How Nanny did laugh why you
great goose"' she cried. They can t
eat those things vet. They haven't any
teeth. and all they want is milk. But
I'm very hungry myself and so If you
don't mind I'll eat them" And she did.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
JUSTIFIES ROADS COURSE.
I. C. Commission Sustains Southern
Railways Rate Cancellation.

The interstate commerce commission
has justified the Southern railway in
canceling the application of the North
Carolina intrastate mileage scale OF
rates on tanhark from stations on It's
lines in South Carolina to North Caro-
lima tanning points Under the commits
sions order the road will be permitted
after August to place tanbark on the
same basis lumber and other forest
products.
The commission dismissed the COM
plant of a tanning corporation that the
rate on tanbark from Delrio, Tenn. to
Asheville, y. C. was unjustly dscrimi-
natory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
DENIES He TERMED U.S..
A MEDDLESOME NATION
Brig. Gen. Evans Submits Report on
Speech in New York
City.

Brig. Gen. Robert K. Evans, tempo
rarily commanding the Eastern Depart
ment of the army. in a report to Secre-
tary Garrison today denied that he criti-
cised the administration in a speech de-
livered in New York last week. Gen
Evans declared his remarks were mis-
quoted in reports which represented him
as having said:
We need a large army because with
our great variety of interests We arc
naturally the most meddlesome nation in
the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
Use P0SLAM
WHEN ITCHING
SKIN ANN0YS

{ Don't suffer itching torments from
any cruptional trouble, even Tor one
( day. Just use Poslam. ReneI IS inl-
mcfiate-all itching stops Noth,i,s
drive away Eczema and all surface at
! lotions Assures skin comfort al
WAYS. but particularly in hot weather
when Rashes. Mosquito BITES Pm
pics. Prickly-IIeat. Hives, ltchlne
Feet. fvy-Poisoning. etc, BRING great
distress.
} Sour druggist sells Poslam. For
} rrea sample write to Emergency Lab
} oratories, 70 Vest 25th Street, New
J York. ~,
{ Poslam Soap used daily for toilet
and bath is the best means OF I'M
proving and preserving SKIN ana hair
{ - cents and * cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
BOTH HELD FOR GRAND JURY
Arthur 0gdon and Philip Baker, Col
ored, Charged With Assault.

Arthur Ogdon and Philip Baker. both
colored. were held for the action of the
grand jury in 5000 bonds each TODAY in
the Police Court by Judge Mullowny on
charge of assault with intent to kill
Mrs. Louisa Souder who conducts a
store at 600 New York avenue northwest
Identified Ogdon as the man who entered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

Bishop Tryphon Pederzoid uttered a
blessing. and the doors of tine car
were sealed. The members of the suites
of the dead archduke and duchess en-
tered other cars. and the train depart
ed for Vienna, where it is expected to
arrive at 10 o'clock this evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
BEDTIME STORIES CLUB
BUSY SENDING BUTTONS
Messages From That Little Bird and
Visits From Peter Rabbit
Are Frequent.

You might think that
! !. !: !: ! :
SVSysJN this Is the S. +. s. c. s
ASN EE1N lazy day. because
isl ~ there is no report of
IN wv the clubs doings. but.
NJ S "Oh. my whiskers.'
Nh as that March hare
NArw~ would say-the one
that lives in Wonder
land-The Stars Bed
time Stories Club ia buster than .yer 10
gay sending out Peter Rabbit buttons by
the tom
Conhdentially. it's a shame to tell a
no IKE that-which shows what It is to
keep company with mad March hares /,
10 De strictly honest We'll have to make
II three pints. 1t is a most embarrassing
come-down. but IL We could get a peep
at the bottom of that well where Truth
hves we would doubtless enjoy her smile
or appreciation. So 1t is all right.
And besides buttons there are certif-
Gates and letters: special messages from
that Certain Little Bird and every-nin-
ute visits from Peter Rabbit. who comes
In lipperty. lipperty. lin. with names of
new members for the club. So
That's why
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

seen anything beautiful about them. In
fact you would probably have called them
coats to make them look like real
Meadow Mice. But to Danny and Nanny
they were beautiful and wonderful.
When Danny had looked and looked and
admired them to his hearts content
Nanny sent him out of the house She
said there wasn't room for him and that
he was in the way. When he wanted to
do something for them she said that
there wasn't anything he could except
trouble.
So rather disconsolately Danny went
out and sat on the door step. What was
the good Of being father If you couldn't
do anything for your children and their
mother wouldn't even let you sit around
and admire them? Then he had bright
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
Theft of Jewels Worth 5000.

The theft of gold watch. ring and
pin from the apartment of Mrs. Clarine
McCarty, 922 18th street northwest. was
told in a complaint to the police last
night. The property taken is valued at
$50 80 the owner stated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02
Hundred Pennies Are Stolen.

One hundred pennies were stolen from
the cash drawer at the store of Isaac
Levy, 924 AZ street southwest. this morn
ing. Entrance was gained BY forcing a
rear door.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-07-02

An express train travelling from Nice to
Mason, France, was beaten by twelve
minutes by an eagle which raced it over
a distance OF eighteen miles.