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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-06
Report.

Liverpool. Jan. 6.-Wheat market
opened with speculative support Is
covered, which resulted In a further
gain of is to IA. Support was at
tributed to firmer Manitoba, offers, i'm
proved millers' demand and fewer and
dearer plate offers, better spot trade.
pressed for sale. At 1880 p. m. the
undertone was very steady. IA to 3-8
higher. Corn opened I-S higher and
later further gained is for February.
European Viible wheat 72,0S0,0 900
bushels against 74,S72,0 900 bushels last
week., decrease 1,792,000 bushels. Our
agent at Argentine cables: Our offers
of new wheat are few and dearer.
Corn crop advices continue favorable.
Broomhall.~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-06
Livestock Receipts,

Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-09-24
FIRST FOREIGN SHIP TO FLY AMERICAN FLAG

Here is the first ship on the Pacific
coast to be admitted to American reg
istry. The Annie M. Reid, a four
masted bark of zoos tons. Formerly
this vessel flew the British flag; now
she will sail from San Francisco for
European ports laden with barley for
the hordes of the waF-stricken region
of the Eastern hemisphere, and the
stars and stripes will fly from her
masthead. The upper picture shows
the ceremony that attended the hoist
ing of Old Glory. AS the flag sailed
aloft Mrs. James Rolph, wife of the
mayor of San Francisco, broke a bot
tie of wine on the vessel and wished
her bon voyage" on her new mission
of establishing a merchant marine
for Uncle Sam.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
REPORT NOT PRESENTED

The report OF the Chickahominy
Drainage Commission. which was ex-
nected to have been delivered TO Judge
Turner. In the Henrico County Circuit
Court yesterday, WAS not presented. II
Is expected that Colonel w. w. Old,
Ir.. OF Norfolk. who Is counsel for the
commission and who vas in Richmond
Yesterday, viii deliver tho report either
to-day or tomorrow.
The purpose Of the commission Is to
determine II the scheme for the recla-
nation Is feasible and the probable
cost OF the work II II Is undertaken.
II Is understood that the report will
show that the Idea is practicable and
that about $1,000 acres Of fertile bot
tam land can be made available for
farming and trucking PURPOSES
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
SENT INFERIOR STEEL.
TO USE ON CANAL LOCKS
Five Employees OF Pittsburgh Company
TO he Indicted ON Recon- m, cnda-
lion of Ecdcrml GrnnI IurH

Pittsburgh. Pa. May GA Federal
grand jury here to-day made pre-
sentiment recommending the indict-
mcnt OF five employees OF the Carbon
Steel Company on charge OF con-
spiracy in connection with steel fur
nishcd for locks In the Panama Canal
1t Is alleged that the steel was OF
such an Inferior quality that the canal
locks are liable TO let go at any
time. causing heavy loss Of property
and probably lives
The men named are Samuel NJ Wet
more. David j. Simpson. Dennis *
Bullcns, Henry LutZ and James l..
Lacy. Two others. w. H. Warren and
Fred Schoppc, also employees OF the
company. were named In the present.
ment. but the grand jury recommended
that no Indictments be found against
them, as they testified before the jurors
The jury requested that the court
direct United States District Attorney
Il. Lowry Iumes to lay before II a
Dill for Indictment more particular
and at length. setting forth the alleged
Violations of law. District Attorney
Humcs said nc would present the In
dlctment tomorrow
1t Is alleged that the end OF large
steel beams ana plates furnished for
the canal locks were tempered high
~. so that when government inspec-
tors Clipped OF an end to analyze they
got samples far superior to the rest
OF the beams ana plates.
The plant and Offices OF the Carbon
Steel Company are in Pittsburgh Dean
r. Wilson. secretary OF the company,
to-day said that but two OF the men
named In the prcscntmcnt are en-
ploycd by the Carbon Steel Company
at the present time.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22

Tickets also good (from and to Rich
mond only on the Cannon Ball, leav-
Ing Richmond 9 a. NJ, and leaving
Norfolk AIS p. NJ.
Further Information may be OBJ
tanned at the Office OF District Passen-
ger Agent, Ninth and Main Streets.
Phone Madison 4S7.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
MARSHALL GUEST
OF SCOTTISH RITE
CONTINUED From First Pagc.)

known as The ceremonial and official
degrees.
Officers taking part In the first por-
ton OF the exercises were: L. T. Sleg-
fried. James II. Price, j. j. Mattern,
NJ y. Syclc. II. 8. Crump, G. 4. Nesbitt
j. j. sutton, w. T.. Richardson, g. c.
Lewis. X. II. Bibb. George l.: Roberts
Harry Schwartz and G. Il. Fitzwilson
Those who had charge of the more
important event were: Charles G.. F.,
Toepper, Olaf Saugstad. Nathan WE'LL,
William Tayloe Snyder, Francis 4. Sc
bring. John II. Won Herman, Frederick
NJ. Book. George II. Davis, Milton Hop
fcnmaier. Elmer T.. Simpson, J. Wal
ter Humphrey, Frank L. Gibson, Elmer
{. Wood. bernard y. Baer, L. Henry
Bloch. Charles l.. Brooks. Lyman e.
Burdine. Achille Il. Burklin. Clarence
Il. Christopher. Sulaimaan David, IIar-
~ a. Davis. Benjamin Goldsworthy
Mason L. Howes, Frank e. Koch. Thorn
as II. Manning. Henry c. Nails, VIII
liam IL. Rowe G.. Leon Smithson, Isaac
w. Wright, Melvin a. Wertz
Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall will leave for
Washington on the Richmond Fred
"r'cksbuig and Potomac train leavInc
h"rc at 1901 o'clock to-day
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
si.05 ROUND TRIP TO
VIRGINIA BEACH CAPE HENRY

CHOICE OF TWO FAST TRAINS.
The Special leaves Richmond $40
\. NJ; leaves Norfolk 7:40 p. NJ.
I'nst Electric Cars Give Quick and
Frequent Service between Nor
folk md Ocean View.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
AST0R WILL NOT BUY
HISTORIC "WESTOVER"
EmphaticniIy Denies Report That He
Contcmplntes Purchase OF Fa-
NOUS Seat on the james.

Especial to The Times Dispatch.
Norfolk. Va. May 21.-Vincent Aston
ana his bride, who have been cruising
in this vicinity for several days on his
yacht. the Mona. came ashore hero
this evening. MIR. and Mrs Astor
spent several hours in Norfolk walk
ing about the streets and looking In
the windows. but were not recognized,
They have been up the James as far
rs MISSIONER" The report that tho
young millionaire was to purchase
that estate was denied emphatically
by him. When asked of the report he
said: II have not now, and never
have, had any intention OF buying
'Westover."
Mr.. Astor said his trip hero was
purely for pleasure and health He
Is unusually thin and still shows the
effect of his recent serious illness. Tho
Mona is expected to remain hore a
day or 80 longer, and probably will
sail on Saturday for Bermuda.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
IN DANGER OF VIOLENCE
Thirty Americans mt Lngunn Innbfc to
Communicate With Authorities.

FensaCOIa, Fla, May 2l.-Thirty
Americans nj I.aguna. In tho Mexican
State Of campeache, are unable to es-
cape or communicate with tho United
states authorities, and are in danger
OF Violence, according TO j. i. Lewis,
LOT Petersburg, Va, who reached Pen
sac"la last night from Laguna. Lewis.
who reached here on the Russian
schooner kalps, said the Americans at
i4Hguna were running short OF food
when lie left, and that their prcd!ca-
mont was serious. Six Americans he
said. set out on 2G0-mIlc Journey
through dense forests in an effort TO
reach British Honduras. but that their
fate Is unknown.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
SENATE WILL NOT VOTE
TO AuDITtATE DISpIr1-r-

The Senator declared he was voting
FOR repeal now because In the opinion
OF Senators best able to judge. the SEN
alto would vote TO arbitrate the dispute.
hight or wrong" he said. IF We
decide this In our favor and refuse TO
arbitrate. VIC are discredited and dis
honored. We have repudiatcd our own
principle. Now let any Senator who
votes against repeal take the respon-
sibility of leading his country into that
position. If every constituent of mine
waa looking forward TO lower freigh.
ratee, I would not so lead my country.
Had In my soul all the national
hatred taught in my youth. would
not do It,"
Senator Root added that the United
states should not wait for all the ma
lions OF the world to protest against
the exemption. because the United
states must be tho keeper OF It's own
conscience. and act on It's own judg-
nent without waiting for protests. II
he were right as to the Interpretation
OF the treaty, he declared. no would
not favor exemption cven II Great
Britain gave It's consent. because the
question vas broader than the rights
OF Great Britain.
In conclusion. SIR Root said he would
venture TO say American diplomacy had
ennobled and swpctcncd international
intercourse. He called 'on his fellow
Senator'S 10 meet their duty 10 their
country In the same big and noble
spirit that John Hay had met his
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-05-22
TOLLS EXEMPTION REPEAL
FAVORED BY SENATOR ROOT
Prominent Republican Holds Attention
OF Senatc Throughout Five
IlOurs' Speech.
APPLAUSE LED ny DEMOCRAT
United States, lie snys, Must lie
Keeper of Its Own Coincidence and
Act without Waiting for Protests.

Washington. May Ex-senator Root,
Republican member or the Foreign
relations Committee. to-day held the
hcnatc's attention Throughout, Il Ave
hours speech In support of the ad
ininistration bin TO repeal the tolls ex-
"mption clause OF the Panama Canal
law. AS the New York Senator sat
down. senator Kern. Democratic floor
leader. led the applause from the floor
ana spectators In the galleries Joined
In.
The burden OF the speech was ~
prove that the Hay-Pauncofoto rrcatS
provided that treatment accorded by
tho United states to It's own citizens In
be the same az that accorded citizens
OF other nations.
senator Root declared tho United
states always had Insisted on this
broad principle of equality. and Insist
ed that the understanding Of Henry
White. Joseph Choate. John Hay and
Theodore Roosevelt, Americans who
negotiated the treaty, was that the
equality mentioned In the convention
% the broad equality which had
marked American diplomacy
Taking UP the specific question OF
exemption Of American coastwisc YES
sells. the Senator said the law Of 1919
granting this exemption violated the
equality guaranteed by the treaty. This
was true. he argued. because no real
coastwisc trade OF the United states
could pass through this canal 900
miles away. and consequently what tho
Law did was to exempt a class Of Amer
lean oversee trade without cxcmDtlnr
the Ike oversee trade of other coun-
tries
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
COTTON OUTLOOK
is CLEARING UP
Bill Nov Before Congress PTSiding For
Government License Of Cot
ton Warehouses.
INSURANCE FOR U. S. SHIPS
And Their cargoes Is Solution Reach
ed by Representative Business
Men in Conference

WashingtOn.-A decidedly more op-
timistic feeling existed among the
members of the cotton conference who
have been holding a two days session
in Washington. Senator Hoke Smith
has introduced in the senate and Rep
resentative A. F. Lever in the house
q bill which has been perfected by
the officials of the department of agri-
culture for the government licensing
OF cotton warehouses so as to give
added value and security to ware
house receipts as security at bank.
Government lnsures U. S. Ships
Washington.-Gov insurance
against war risks of American regis
ter ships and their cargoes was the
solution offered by sixty-two represen-
tative business men for the stoppage
of american oversee commerce be-
cause of the European war. The COM
mittee began drafting a bill, to be
presented to congress Immediately
and pressed for passage, with view
TO having a government insurance bu-
reau in operation as soon as possible
after the pending measure modifying
restrictions on American registration
of foreign-built ships goes into effect.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Germans cremate their Dead.

London.-A dispatch to the Stand
ard from Maastricht describes the
wholesale cremation of bodies of Ger.
man soldiers killed at Liege, as told
by fugitives arriving there. During
three successive nights after the fight
ing at Liege the Germans collected
their dead in heaps of thirty. Funeral
services were held and military salutes
were fired over each heap. The bodies
then were burned. Tie officers ex-
planned to the men that this was nee
essary to prevent the bodies from be-
coming menace to the living. Many
other bodies were thrown into the
Mouse to float seward.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
FRENCH AND GERMANS CLASH
ALSAcE-LORRAlNE is THE SCENE
OF A MOST BITTER
STRUGGLE.
Bodies of German Soldiers Killed at
Liese Are CremaSed by Their
Comrades.

Paris.-The French troops along the
entire front are in contact with the
Germans. At Mangiennes and north
east Of Yerdun, the Germans attacked
the French. The French, reinforced
by reserves, then took the offensive
and repulsed the Germans with con-
siderable losses. A German battery
was destroyed by the French artillery
fire, and another was captured, with
three gatling guns and ammunition.
A regiment of German cavalry suf-
fered seriously. Near Moncel, a Ger
man battalion, with artillery, was re-
pulsed. The German losses are said
to have been heavy.
German forces appeared at Longwy
and demanded the surrender of the
town, which was refused.
French aviators are constantly fly
ing over the zones where the German
troops are disposed without paying
the slightest attention to the bursting
shells of the enemy. The official COM
concludes with the state
ment that the work Of terrifying Lux
emburg and South Metz has been COM
pleted by the Germans.
A large force of Germans are re-
ported to have attacked the French
advance guard which has pushed for
ward on Cernay and Muelhausen
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
FTrnsk. Victory in AIsace

London-The official press bureau
of the war office and admiralty has
given this account of a French sue.
cess in the Vosges mountains, Alsace:
After a successful resistance lasting
five days at the passes of Sainte Ma
rie Aux Mine LIE Bonhomme, the
French troops have occupied the re-
gion of the Saale pass, which COM
mands the valley of the Bruche, an
affiuent Of the Rhine. At Saale Nux
desertions of German troops are no
ticed. The French have taken many
prisoners and captured some machine
guns
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Roosevelt Libel Suit.

Oyster Bay, N. Theodore Roose-
welt announced that his attorneys m
the $4,000 libel suit brought against
him by William Barnes, Jr., Republi-
can state chairman, will ask change
OF venue to some county other than
Albany county, where Mr.. Barnes re-
sides and where the action was
brought Colonel Roosevelt said his
attorneys did not believe an impartial
trial could be held there. The colo
mel reiterated that he desired the case
to be heard as soon as possible. It is
probable the case will come to trial
in October.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
viii Prosecute New Haven Road.

Washington.-Crim prosecutions
under the Sherman law in the New
Haven railway case VIII not be delay
ed by the agreement to settle the gov
ernment's civil suit without pro-
longed court fight No official state
ment was made at the department of
justice, but it was made clear that the
action of the New Haven DIRECTORS in
accepting terms which permit the pre-
senting of an agreed decree for disso-
luton of the merger to the federal
court will not stay the plans for crimi-
nal proceedings as soon as possible.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Senate Endorses Wilson's Plan.
Euneral services Of Mr.. Wilson.

Washington Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States, made
the saddest journey OF his life. In a
special train bearing the body of Mrs.
Wilson to its final resting place be-
side the graves of her father and
mother he was on the way to Rome.
Georgia, with his daughters and few
members of his own and his wife's
families.
The last simple ceremony of the fun
eral took place in the quiet, wooded
cemetery of the Georgia town. Then
the president turned again to the bur.
dens of his office and the loneliness
of the white house.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
French officers Arc CAPTURED.

Berlin, via London.-German troops
near Muelhausen have captured ten
French officers, 500 men, four guns
ten wagons and many rifles. Accord
ing to the report, German territory has
been cleared of French. 1t is stated
also that at LaGarde German troops
took more than one thousand prison
ers, about one-sixth of two defeated
French regiments.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Resume Grain Shipping at N. o.

New Orleans.-lndications now are
that the congestion of grain at this
port due to the suspension OF sail
ings by vessels flying the flags of ma
tions involved in the European war,
will be rapidly relieved The British
steamer Karma had cleared for Gibral-
tar wiki 20S,00O bushels of wheat and
four other British steamers are load
ing. The Belgian consul general here
has also received instructions from his
home government directing that Bel
gian bottoms be cleared as rapidly
as possible for Antwerp with wheat,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
THOUSANDS ARE
KILLED IN TWO
GREAT BATTLES
Germany Loses On Battlefield Of MusI-
haHseH Between 5000 And
10000 Men.
BATTLE OF HAELEN FOUGHT
Between Belgian and German Armies
From Daylight Until After
Nightfall.

London.-A dispatch to the Elk
change Telegraph company from Ba
sci. Switzerland, says:
Following a terrible battle at MueI
hansen between the French and Ger
man armies. the hospital facilities
proved absolutely inadequate to care
for the almost incredible number oil
wounded. Not only are all the hospi
tails filled but schools, churches and
hotels are occupied to their capacity
Even then it has been found neces-
sary to charter special trains to con-
vey the wounded to Muelheim and
! other nearby towns
THE latest estimate places the Ger
man losses at from 5000 to 10000"
Battle of HaeIen Lasts Entire Day.
Brussels, via London.-The fighting
between the Belgian and German ar.
mics in the vicinity of Diest lasted the
entire day and constituted the first
considerable battle of the war. 1t will
be known as the Battle of Haelen.
Shells were still falling at half after
seven in the evening on the roads
around Diest.
The battle centered around Haelen
in the Belgian province of Limbourg,
extending to Diest in the north of the
province of Brabant after passing
around Zeelhem
At seven O'Clock in the evening all
the country between three towns men,
toned had been cleared of German
troops except the dead and wounded.
who were thickly strewn about the
fire zone.
= Upwards of 200 dead German sol
diers were counted in space of fifty
yards square.
A church, a brewery and some hous-
es at Haelen were set afire and two
bridges over the Demer were destroy
ed by Belgian engineers.
Great quantities of booty were COL
lected on the battlefield.
The strength of the German column
was about 5000 men,
England and Austria at War.
London.-It is officially announced |
that state of war has existed be-
sWSSA 0I6dI DlALdll anu AuSIIlh-T1HH-
gary.
AS soon as the declaration of war
by England on Austria Hungary be-
.ame publicly known large number
II Austrian and Hangarians resident
a London who we're liable to BIZ carr
d up for military service, applied to
Robert P. Skinner the American con.
ul general, for enrolment In &C
with previous Instructions re
eived from Secretary of State Bryan.
,onsul General Skinner has notified
he American consuls throughout the
British Isles to take over the Austrian
onsulates
Ambassador Walter Hines Page is
eady to assume charge of the Austro-
embassy here as soon as re-
uested to do so. The number of
-ustrians and Hungarians in the Brit
I'll Isles is not known, but 1t is ex-
ected they will add considerably to
he problem of the relief committees.
The official declaration of war by
rance on Austria Hungary was re-
eived here.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
turkey Called Upon 10 Explain

Turkey Called Upon TO Explain
{ London Great Britain, France and
Russia have sent sharp demand to
Turkey for the immediate repatriation
of the officers and crews of the Ger
man cruisers Goeben and Breslau 1t
is reported that the two cruisers were
met by Turkish vessels outside and
escorted into the Dardanelles, There
is no official confirmation of the ac-
tual purchase of the cruisers by Tur-
key, but the report to that effect is
generally credited.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
ItaIy Makes Demand on Austria.

notwithstanding to the CORE
spondent at Rome of the Morning Post
the relations between Italy and Austria
are becoming more strained. Italy has
demanded an explanation of the bonn.
bardment of the establishment OF the
Puglia company at Antivari, Monten-
egro. over which the Italian flag floats,
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Battered warships at Hong Kong

London Evidence of sharp sea
fight in Chinese waters were brought
to Hong Kong, when two battered
warships, either French or British. ar
rived there with many wounded. The
telegraph, apparently censored, did
not identify the warships, but said
they were reported to have been in
action with the German cruisers Gnei-
senau and Scharnhorst.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
North Sea Heavily Mined.

Washington.-Mi Mining the North sea
as part of the plan of the European
war not only may close most of the
northern European ports to navigation,
but the gold-latlen cruiser Tennessee,
the cruiser North Carolina and neutral
passenger vessels bearing Americans
from Europe will be confronted with
new dangers.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
prlsnners pasa rhrouah Paris.

Paris, via London. Several hundred
German prisoners passed through the
Campigny station near Paris on their
way to Poictiers, where they will be
interned They seemed unconcerned.
Officers in the party. however, were
very sulky.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Glad to Be Back Home.

New York.-The American liner
Philadelphia, with the first great
crowd of Americans who rushed from
Europe after war was declared, has
arrived in New York. There were 703
persons in the cabin and 800 in the
steerage. Virtually all were without
baggage, many without money and all
told stories of hardships.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Franco and Austria at War.

Paris, via London.--It was officially
announced that France had broken off
diplomatic relations with Austria
Hungary. The French ambassador at
Vienna has left the Austrian capital
and the Austro-Hungarian ambassador
at Paris has asked for his passports.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
opposItlon TO shIppIno Bill

Washington Serious opposition to
the provision OF the conference report
on the emergency. shipping bill, that
would open the coastwise trade to FOR.
eign built ships admitted to American
register, was voiced in the senate by
both Democratic and Republican sen.
atore.
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
Ship Blown up-15o KILLED

London-About $50 of the passen-
gers and crew of the Austrian Lloyd
steamer Baron Gautsch were killed or
drowned when the vessel was blown
up by mine off the Island of Lus-
sin, on the Dalmatian coast, accord
ing to a Reuter- dispatch from Trieste
Polk County news-gazette. (Benton, Tenn.) 190?-191?, 1914-08-20
U. 8. Officers Accompany English.


Washington.-To date Great Britain
is the only country which has respond
ed to the United States governments
inquiries addressed to all of the powers
involved in the European war as to
whether American army officers would
be allowed to be present during their
campaigns as military observers.