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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
HUMAN BRUTE
WAS DEATH OF
BETSY HOLUM''

Grand Forks, N. D., March At
was a human brute that killed Betsy
Holum, not a dumb one; those of YOU
who have watched that man Matt
Holum sitting back Of his counsel there
all through this trial must have noted
his stolid, Indifferent manner. Matt
Holum is a man Of nerves Of iron and
most of all he. is an actor. The tears
they claim he shed after his wife died
were crocodile tears; they were not
for Betsy, the murdered woman but
for Matt HoIum-fears Of the Justice
sure to come"
With dramatic effect Atty. c. e.
Johnson, assistant prosecutor Of Cav
alier county, in the course of his sum-
marizing of the evidence the state has
presented in the Holum murder trial,
now drawing nearer a, close, turned
and with accusing finger pointed at
Holum, as he sat in the erisoner's
dock yesterday afternoon. The mo-
ment was tense, the courtroom hush
ed with an almost painful silence and
all eyes turned on the accused man,
the slight, blondehaired farmer seated
there at the right of Atty. E. J.. Sink
Ter, who represents him in this action
brought by the people in an effort to
unearth the mysteries Of the death OF
Mrs. Holum on June 20, 1913, at the
farm home near Milton.
Holum never changed countenance.
He loked the accusing attorney full
in the face, his lips frightened per-
ceptibly while, a hectic flush, notice.
able in his fair complexion, slowly.
mounted to the very roots of his hair.
That was all; other than a change Of
color, noticeable perhaps to only
those who sat near him, the man who
has sat stolidly drought days of ter
rible accusation during which neigh
bors testified of his unhappy family
relations and alleged threats against
his wife. never indicated by the iut-
ter Of an eye-lash that the direct ac-
.cusations had the least effect upon
him.
End Comes Suddenly.
The abrupt close of the defense yes
terday was a surprise to many. 1t had
been stated by Mr.. Sinkler to the press
representatives at the trial that in all
probability he would place HoIum on
the stand to relate his story of the
tragedy. Many had looked forward to
this as likely, to offer a. most interest,"
ing Xan1ple of what a man can UNDER
go under such an ordeal if of the tenn
permanent Holum appears to be for re-
CARELESS of the evidence, for or against
ne has maintained a demeanor indiffer-
ent, yet respectful, void of the first
show of feeling when ~neighbors re-
lated damaging stories of his home life
and conduct and on the other hand,
when others touched upon happier
phases of his domestic career and as
sociations with the wife of whose death
he Is accused by the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
slime IS IN HARD LUCK

Word has been received by Fargo
friends of G. p. Stine, former secre-
tary of the Fargo Commercial club,
telling of the hard luck which has fol-
lowed the former Fargo booster. While
in the twin cities last July he was
overcome by the heat and was COM
PEELED to be in the st. Paul hospital
for over six weeks. AS soon as he
was able to leave the hospital he was
rushed to Pomona, Cal, by friends, to
get him to a climate that would agree
with him.
This affection left Mr.. Slime an in
valid and without means of earning a
livelihood. Mr.. Slime was one of the
finest men and the best boosters who
ever stepped inside the city of Fargo.
and friends here are planning on rails
ing a purse to show their appreciation
of what he did for Fargo in the past.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04

Mackay Farm Seed co. Of Indian
Head, Saskatchewan, Canada. Mr..
~kronschmabel is fortunate in getting
a fine quality Of the grain, the test
showing it to be 99.S per cent pure
wheat with a termination per cent
age of 81. Being Of a hard variety,
This wheat Is an excellent one for
milling purposes and is said to yield
from three to six more bushels to the
acre than the ordinary kinds. Sixty
five acres of it will be seeded on good
clean potato ground we'll worked.
experiment will be interesting to
most Of us in this vicinity who have
yet had an, opportunity to satisfy
ourselves from first hand knowledge
as to the merits and dement's of this
much-talked-of wheat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04

some of the,chief European ports II
talk that the eXportable surplus from
Australia will be smaller than earlier
anticipated. During the latter part OF
the week the offers from North Ameri-
in the American winter wheat belt
a pause among buyers and some
occurred. ! reckon that the
total amount of wheat available for K
port in Canada and the United States
must be in the neighborhood OF $4,000
600 bushels and outside of North, Am
erica. Broomhall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
DIED AT LOCAL HOSPITAL
Gilbert Gilhertson, Son of O.. O. Gil-
hertson, of GAINESVILLE, Died
in Local Hospital Today.

Gilbert IT. Gilbertson, of Barnes
vile, Mimi, passed away at a local
hospital this morning. The body will
be taken tomorrow to GAINESVILLE,
and the funeral services will be held
there Saturday. Undertakers Gard &
Moore having charge of the funereaI
ARRANGEMENTS.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Morning Grain Letter.

Chicago, March 4.-Wheat: Cables
reflect our weakness of yesterday. Con
su1nptive demand is smaller and offer
.ings larger. The domestic situation. is
tstfH weak n outlook for growing
crop, excellent. Prices are dependent on
export demand, especially May wheat.
Corn-Sentiment has again veered to
the bear side of corn. Shorts will press
their advantage Inc will overdo the
selling as usual. Cash demand is i'm
proving steadily and discounts will be-
gin to narrow. Country movement is
about owe until late spring. No doubt
corn will open lower with wheat nut
on declines we favor purchases.
Oats--Will follow corn.
Chas. q. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
STUDENTS GIVE LOYAL
SUPPORT TO PLAY
THE SEAT SALE.

The seat sale for. Robin Hood,
which will be presented by the
Moorllead Normal school students,
will open Thursday morning, at 9
o'clock for the Saturday. evening
performances, and Saturday morn
ing at 8 o'clock for the Monday.
evening performance. The seats
will be sold for both performances
at the Mackall drug store, Moor
head,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
EAST SIDE NOTES

Fred Johnson & Co. have been
awarded the contract for the painting
and decorating of the new govern
ment building at Moorhead.
Representatives of the board Of con-
troll of Minnesota will be in the city
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Grain Receipts.

Chicago, March 4-Wheat 50 cars;
contract % cars; estimated So cars;
last year 40 cars: corn 3S2 cars: con
tract 40 cars: estimated 49, cars: last
year 49S cars; oats 173 cars; contract
- cars: Estimated l13 cars; last year
129 cars.
Minncap polls, March 4.-Wheat 374
cars; last year 3Ol cars; stocks wheat
increase $4,000 bushels: oats decrease
1000 bushels in four days. FLAX re-
ceiptS 81 cars; last year 81 cars.
Duluth, March 4.-Wheat % cars:
last year 81 cars. Total stocks wheat
"A, 6S3.NNO bushels: increase Is, 600
bushels; flax stocks total 1,71S,0G0
bushels; decrease 5000 bushels in
three days.
Winnipeg. Marcel 4.-Wheat ia
cars; last year 1872 cars.
Chas. z. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
PUSSY Willows Out.

A subscriber forwards to The Forum
a sprig of pussy willows that opened
up during the warm spell last week.
They were picked three miles north
of Fargo while New York and the
east was in the grip of one of the
worst ,blizzards ever experienced in
the United States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Livestock Receipts,

Chicago. March 4.-Hogs $4,000: lett
over 1924; steady. Light $3.50 to
$S.72 Ia; mixed $S.45 to $S.72 IL:
heavy $3.50 to $S.72 1-2; rough $S.30
to IS. As: cattle 10000, steady to shade
higher; sheep 20. 900 strong.
Omaha-Hogs $4,000; cattle 400:
sheep $500.
Kansas City-Hogs 10000; cattle 3d.
600; sheep 1000.
Finley Darrell & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Primary movement.

Wheat receipts 10000 bushels; las,
year 659,000 bushels; shipments 49,
corn receipts @1,229,000 bushels; last
year $1,000 bushels; shipments 626, 00O
bushels last year 800, 900 bushels; oats
receipts 900, 600; last year 606, 900 bush.
els; shipments. 772,000 bushels; last
year $4,000 bushels.
Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Oyster supper.

The Ladies' Aid society Of the Swed-
ish Lutheran church will give an oyster
supper in the church basement, this
evening, commencing at 6 o'clock. Ev-
erybody welcome.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
viii resi- Marauis Wheat.

Fertile Journal: Geo. Kronsch-3
mabel just received a shipment Of
Marquis wheat for seeding purposes.
1t was purchased from the Angus
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
LIYcrROOl Wheat.

Liverpool, March 4-Wheat opens
3-Sc to 5-Sc lower: corn 1-8c lower;
1880 y. m, wheat lac to 5-8c lower.
Corn 1-4c to 3-Sc lower.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04

BroomhaIl international Review.
The dominating factors during the
past week have been the scarcity OF
Argentine offers. Decreasing stocks In
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
CLOSING Cables,

Liverpool, March 4.-Wheat closed
II lower; corn y lower.
Paris-Wheat closed h@A higher;
flour MM1 higher.
Antwcrp-Whcat closed e lower.
Berlin-Whcat closed 12 lower.
Buda Pesth-Wheat closed Il low
or.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04
Chas. f.. Lewis & Co.
Daily Clearances.

Wheat 141 900 bushels; flour $4,000
barrels: equals $4,000 bushels, in
Guiding $4,000 bonded; corn none; oats
is 200 bushels.
Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-04

FOR STATE NEWS READ THE FORUM
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
M'hARY AND BENSON
NOW TIED FOR JUDGE

PORTLAND. ore. July l7.-Latest
developments in the remarkable game
Of see-saw being PLAYED by Judges
Charles /. McNary and Henry /.
Benson for the fourth republican
nomination for the supreme bench
show that they are now tied.
Returns made yesterday from
doubtful precincts in Harney county.
where a recheck OF the tally sheets
was made. gave McNary nine votes
and lost one for Benson
This loss was entirely unexpected.
Arthur c. Emmons. a local attorney.
who has been acting in the recount
for Judge Benson. had figured that
nine votes were in doubt. which might
possibly be found FOR McNary: but as
Benson had lead OF 10. according TO
the latest figures. his nomination was
assured by one single vote. Benson.
however. In the recheck FOR the North
Burns precinct. lost vote. making
the state vote as rechecked a tie.
IL is quite likely now that the vote
viii remain tie until some means
OF determining who Is the nominee is
decided upon. Inasmuch as Judge
Benson and Judge McNary have an
agreement not 10 take definite action
until August !. there Is still a possi-
bility that other tally sheets will be
examined In search OF errors In favor
OF one or the other OF the two can
didates
IL the vote remains tie. the NOM
inatiOn Will have TO be decided ac-
cording 10 law By drawing lots in the
office of the secretary OF state
Absolute carelessness In compiling
the returns seems 20 be responsible
for all the errors found on the tally
sheets. and IL Is believed that contin-
ued examination VIII show discrep.
ancies In other precincts where no re-
checks have as yet been made.
without being certain OF definite
errors. IL would now be risky for eth
er one Of the candidates 20 demand
q recheck when there Is a likelihood
that he might lose votes instead OF
gaining them. For this reason Il Is
considered highly probable that the
contest will be left q tie.
Judge Benson Is az his home In
klamath Fals, and no steps viii be
taken by Mr.. EmmOns until he has
oppressed his wishes IN the matter As
far as Is known. this has been The
most remarkable race for an election
ever held in this state.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17

Following the filing of a new will
in the estate Of the late A. J. Sturte-
want. which was admitted TO probate
this morning. Attorney Will 81. Peter
son and Frederick Steiwer will confer
with the trustees 7. J. Tweedy and
Herbert Boylen, under the will filed
on July Z. with regard to further ac-
ton toward a contest of the will filed
today according to statements made
this morning.
Mr.. Peterson said that the testimony
as submitted this morning at the hear
ing before County Judge Maloney will
be thoroughly gone over before it is
decided what action to take and he
further declared that contest Of the
will is by no means certain to follow.
II Tweedy and Boylen. who have no
other interest in the matter, it was
said. except as having been named in
one will as executors, after seeing the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
CONSTITUTIONAL TROOPS
NOW ENROUTE TO CAPITAL

MONTEREY. Mexico. July II
The greatest troop movement in the
history OF the constltutionalist army
was started today when General Pab-
10 Gonzales left SaltiIlo with the re-
mainder OF his forces for San Luis
POtosi and the south. Sixty-eight
trains We're required to transport the
troops. which include infantry, cav
airy and artillery.
A number OF machine guns. am
munition and supplies and a thor
oughly equipped hospital train were
sent south with the troops.
Several cOnstitutionalist leaders ar
rived here today to confer with Gen
eral carranza. including Roberto Pes
queira. confidential agent OF the con-
siitutionalists in the United States
General Alexandra Green OF the state
OF Tabasco. and General Pesqueira
who has been stationed at Tampico.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
THINK WOMAN INNOCENT
BUT KEEP HER IN JAIL

STAMFORD. Conn. July i7.-Fear-
ing its occupant viii attempt 20 end
her life. heavy guard has been placed
over the cell In which Mrs. Helen An
rle is held in connection with the
death. Of Councilman Waldo Ballou.
wha was found dying several weeks
ago IN front 81 the woman's home IN
a fashionable Ripawan apartments.
Mrs Angle is in dclirium most Of the
time. Last night she bit flesh from
her arms. Physicians have advised
that she be taken TO a sanitarium.
The latest theory Of the police is that
an unknown man killed Ballou In Mrs
Angles apartments. The woman was
arrested the day following the murder
and has been in Jail ever since.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
CARRANzA To
PUNISH FOR
MADERO DEATH
Rank and File to Escape But No
Mercy Will be Shown Some Lead
erS.
NO WHOLESALE BUTCHERi
New Government Must Keep Hands
Clean or United States VIII Not Rec
osnize it-CarbajaI Does Not Want
to Retain Presidency-Foreign
VIII BE Projected.

WASHINGTON, july l7.-Carranza
il is expected here will assume con-
troll OF Mexico City in the very near
future. The Washington administra-
ton supports carbajals demand for
smnesty covering all political offenses.
Bryan and John Silliman, who is rep
resenting him at Carranza's s headquar-
ters, are exchanging confidential mes
sages on this and other points. Car
rama has pledged himself to protect
foreigners and also he told Silliman
he does not intend to punish the rank
and file Of the federals. but has not
promised amnesty including the more
important leaders. Silliman has
warned him he will not be recognized
by the United States unless he "as-
sumes power with hands clean
Nevertheless. the junta here, pre-
sumably with the generals authority,
has insisted that the Juarez decree OF
1852. providing for the execution OF
persons implicated in overthrowing a
president. shall be invoked against the
Madero murderers. Reports that
wholesale butcheries are contemplate
ed il was stated at the junta. "are
unfounded. Carranza has no intention
OF molesting any one not involved in
Madero's overthrow but these execu-
tions will be carried out and no out
| side interference will be tolerated
Much satisfaction is expressed at Car.
bajals announcement he is not per.
sonally ambitious and only accepted
the presidency ito facilitate the solu-
ton of grave problems which weigh
upon our country"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
BAKER COUNTY MEN LYNCH MAN WHO
MADE ATTACK ON EIGHT YEARTG|RL

The dead man looks like a tramp
lie is white, poorly dressed and is be-
tween 80 and 30 years old
The lynchers did a thorough Job
They threw rope over a limb nearly
i5 feet from the ground. tied the
mans feet together so he could not
struggle. and after he was strung up
they tied the two ropes 90 the tree and
fled The finders could hardly touch
his feet District Attorney Goodwin
left Baker today 10 make an inyesti-
CATION.
Belief Is that the ranchers who
formed the lynching party were mis-
Informed as 90 the nature Of the
crime as there was a report al over
the Burnt River country that the
crime had not been attempted merely
but had been carried out This was
an eNaggeraiion
The attack occurred at noon yester-
day az the Hardman ranch 0t Au-
drey. A stranger had asked for work
IN the morning and had been told he
would get Il that day lie stayed
(Continuod on maze flveA
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17

BAKER. ore. July l7.-Baker
county's first lynching In years oc-
CURED between whitney and Audrey
in the Upper Burnt River country yes
terday when ~ grim and silent mask
ed men took from j. B. Hardman an
unidentified prisoner who had con-
fessed TO an attempted criminal at
tack on Hnrdman's eight year old
daughter Grace. and hung him TO a
tree In a canyon.
The lynchers then fled, and when
Deputy Sheriff Jackson and Charles
Nibley. OF whitney reached the scene
the cold, lifeless body dangled from
the top branch Of the tallest tree,
Jackson could not get up the tree 20
examine the pockets 90 establish the
idntity Of the dead man. He left the
body hanging until Coroner West
can go from here tomorrow 60 the
scene of the lynching. where an in.
quest viii be held.
There is no trace Of the men who
did the work aud SO covered are their
trackf there is little hope Of clue,
unless some Of the men begin talking
about a.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
MELVIN SAYS BEEF HIGH
BECAUSE IT IS SCARCE

WASHINGTON. July l7.-"There
is no relief from the high cost Of beef
in sight" says DR.. A. D. Melvin. chief
Of the bureau Of animal industry The
present high prices are undoubtedly
the result Of a scarcity of meat. and
there is no prospect of an increasing
supply Forty four million pounds of
beef were imported from Argentina
last month but no effect on prices re-
suited"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
DAD" ASSOCIATION
ENDORSED BY WILSON
THREE THOUSAND FATHERS
WILL MARCH IN SEATTLE
SATURDAY.

SEATTLE. July I7.-President VIII
son. as an honorary member OF the
Seattle Dads Association. sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Herbert A. scho-
enfield. president Of the association:
Please express my greetings TO all
who Join with YOU tomorrow In the
celebration Of Dads Day I hope YOU
all enjoy the occasion" President
Schoenfeld Immediately issued a pro-
clamation setting apart Saturday.
July rs as a second annual Dads
Day" feature Of the day will be
a parade In which more than three
thousand fathers will march and in
which VIII appear hundreds Of hus-
bands who will make up the Band
of Hope"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17

dents Of the district sympathize with
the act and are very reticent After
the girl was attacked the countryside
was notified The assaiIant was
caught and identified by the victim.
Hardman and Tom Trueman were on
their way to Whitney with the pris-
oners when two masked men inter.
cepted and demanded him at points
Of revolyers. He was taken a short
distance away where the lifeless body
was found hanging to a tree.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
NEW STURTEVAhT WILL
ADMITTED TO PROBATE
COUNTY JUDGE ADMITS NEW
WILL. THIS MORNING-OLD
WILL INEFFECTIVE.

The will alleged to have been made
by the late A. j. Sturtevant OF Pilot
Rock. which was filed yesterday by
Mark a. Sturtevant. was this morn
ing admitted TO probate after a hear
ing before County Judge Malonev.
This will now takes precedence over
the former Will filed on July which
becomes void through the action OF
the court today and will remain as
the last will and testament OF the de-
ceased unless 1t Is broken through
proceedings at law.
Attorneys James A Fee OF this CITY
and L. A. Esteb of Echo represented
Mark A Sturtevant in court this
morning. while Attorneys WIN NJ. Pc
terson and Frederick Steiwer repre-.
sented 7. }. Tweedy and Herbert Boy.
ION. trustees under the tCtmer will
Judge stephen A. Lowell ,s att.rr
FOR tie guardian o, the ch ldrcn of
t;atk Sturtevant was pr sent 10 hear
the proceedings
Or. r. Il. Ringo and Attorney Geo.
w Coutts were the only two witness
IS examined. They ,-e cross exam
inri Icy Mr.. Peterson.
Or R,ngo, called upon sirst told
OF his acquaintance with the Lue A.
J. S'IItevant and how that he was
present on November ajh. lg;J. IN tho
olIice Ct Mr.. Coutts whcto the VII
was s.gned. The physician sud th1s
Mr.. stdrieyant knew n1ly what the
VIII contained ~ cash passage Was
r"hd TO him and he approved a. tie
theh t'rred the documcu; an Coutts
ana l,inSo signed as Fitncsaea Thrsr
three n "a We're the 1u'y hurt in 49,
'f''ce NrsH the VIII W. nntl., com-
pleted. the doctor said
Mr. sturteyaut said 90 tht time.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
OIL King saws sare NlcLcI..

NEW YORK, July l7.-John ID.
Rockefeller has reversed his repl. to
a school teacher who asked him how
10 accumulate a fortune. His answer
was: Save your pennies
While walking around his estate at
Pocantico Hills Mr.. Rookie sel,er came
upon several children of his employees
To each child he gave 6 cents. say
irg: There IS a penny to spcud and
a nickel To save"
When friend asked him why he
had changed his ADVICE. Hr Rocke-
felled said: "Oh. well. YOU know
children have to have candy now and
than"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1914-07-17
NEW WILL FILED IN STURTEVANT
CASE MAY Be CONTESTED IN COURT

evidence decide that there is nothing
more to be done, the will will stand as
it is unless Mrs. Tanning Of Pilot
Rock, one Of the grandchildren,
should take legal action with a view
to breaking the will.
Mr.. Peterson said it will be three or
four days yet before anything more
viii be done If at all.