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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
VANCOUVER LADY INTERESTED
IN RUSSELL WILL Cast
Vancouver, WASH, R. r. 3,
September %, 1915.
Probate Judge,
Dickinson, N. Oak.

IN. Ian.
Dear Sir: @#:1..
I have just come across a clipping
taken from a Dickinson paper, an
old one, printed in June, think,
which stated that a man by the name
of Dakota Dan Russell was suing for
a part or whole Of an estate belong
ing to William Russell, who died in
Boston, Mass; that he had entered
into civil suit wherein he was try
ing to prove that she was not an
imposter and that if he succeeded,
he would stand "a show Of getting
his estate.
Z Can you tell me who he represents
himself to be-a son, brother Or
other rela ton? Was this William
Russell married or single +? Did he
have any heirs? We think that he
was our fathers brother. His mother
died when he was quite a young boy
and wealthy uncle, who lived in
New York, brought him up. The
family lost all trace of him. There
were five brothers and two sisters.
Can you give me any information re-
garding the matter? / wish mostly
TO know whether he died without q
will and who this Dakota Dan Rus
sell represents himself to be. You
may know to whom / should write
in Boston for information, and any
you can give me on this
point will be greatly appreciated.
ours very truly,
Mrs. Julia j. Porter Roe.
Nee Julia j. RUSSELL
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1915-10-09
ST. MARY'S MONASTERY SCENE
OF IMPRESSIVE SERVICE ON
TUESDAY WHEN REV, FIR.
PLACIDUS HOENER-
BACH is CONSE-
GRATED.
Many Bishops, Abbots, Priests and
Prominent People, Including Gov.
l.. Il. Hanna, Were in At
tendance.

An occasion of unusual interest,
bringing prominent Catholic digni-
taries and clergymen from several
states, was the consecration of Rev.
fr. Placidus Hoenerbach, O. S. B.,
formerly of Yal.*ton, S. Dak., as alb
bot of st. Mary's Monastery at Rich
ardton. The ceremony, which oc-
Cured in the beautiful abbey church,
was witnessed on Tuesday by
large audience. Rt. Rev. Vincent
Wehrle, bishop Of the North Dakota
Bismarck diocese, was consecrator and
Abbot Peter Engel of St. Johns Abb
bey, Collegeville, Mimi, and Rev.
FIR. Frowin Conrad of Conception Alb
bey, Missouri, were his assistants.
Among the other prominent Catholic
clergymen present were: Bishop
O'Reilly Of the North Dakota Fargo
diocese; Bishop O'Gorman of South
Dakota; Abbot Ignatius Conrad of
Arkansas; Rev. Frs. Dignam and
Schultz of Dickinson, Hiltner of Bis
marck, Meinz and Dimpf of Mandan,
Thiel of Rugby, Wilkes Of Mantador,
Geraghty Of Jamestown, Sailer of
Valley City, Walpers of Beach, Meyer
of Reynolds and Hem of Gladstone.
Gov. l.. B. Hanna was an interested
visitor.
The history of St. Mary's monastery
is interesting and it is a lasting monu-
ment to the zeal of Bishop Wehrle.
In the spring of 1899 Rev. Fr. Wehrlc
came to Richardton from Devils
Lake and started a monastery just
outside the little village. Four faith
ers and brothers assisted him. In
1908 Abbot Wehrle saw the beautiful
abbey church, 174 by Sc feet, blessed
and opened for service and it was
dedicated a year later. The present
value of the church and monastery
is $250,OOO and the structure is the
most beautiful in the state, and, in
fact, one of the handsomest in the
entire northwest. 1t is in the form
of Latin cross and its vaulted domes
and many columns follow the cathed-
raj style of architecture. The interior
is beautifully finished and the fres-
Goes and mural paintings and statuary
are the work by noted artists. Abbot
Wehrle saw the monastery grow
from four to over hundred fathers,
brothers and clerical students and it
was only to accept the higher call as
bishop Of the diocese the he resigned
the work Of St. Marys Abbey to.
other hands.
The impressive conservation service
on October 5 took place in the morn
ing Following the service the priests,
attendants, Gov. l.. B. Hanna and
large number Of visitors were ban
quoted at the Richardton club hall.
1t is Of special interest to note that
five former students at St. Mary's
monastery, now priests, were present
on Tuesday, namely: FIR: Meyer of
near Grand Forks and his assistant,
FIR. R. V. Long; Frs. Wilkes and
Thiel and one other.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
HENRY FORD STILL
 SMOKING PEACE PIPE
Several Governors Decline ' To Take European Excur-
 sion With Detroit Man

New York, November 2S.-The re- sponse to the invitations of Henry Ford to accompany him to Europe in an endeavor to bring about peace among the warning nations has been so great, it was announced at MT. Ford's headquarters here tonight. that additional accommodations had to be obtained It was announced MT. Ford had chartered the first and second cab ins of the Scandinavian-Ameri liner Frederick VIII in addition to quarters on the Oscar II. of the same line, all ready provided.
 The Frederick VIII will sail from New York December 8.
 Inability to leave their state busi- ness was the reason given by many governors for not promising to make the trip. Among the governors who said they were unable to go were Elm nett D. Boyle of Nevada, Charles Hen derson of Alabama, F. M- Byrne of South Dakota, Ernest Lister of Wash : ington, Charles R. Miller of Delaware. s. V. Stewart of Montana. F. L. Philipp of Wisconsin, James F. serguson of Texas and John B. Kendrick of Wyom- ing.
 Among those accepting the invita- tion are Mrs. Joseph Fels of Philadel- pfia, Mrs Helen Ring Robinson of Denver, the Rev Charles F, Aked cf San Francisco, and Arthur l.. Weth- erby, secretary of the Nebraska Peace society.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
PRESIDENT WILSON SPENDS A QUIET DAY
 VISITING FIANCEE
Mrs. Norman Gait to Remain In York to Complete Her Trouss ~ President Leaves For W
 ington Last Nigt e

New York, November< o dent Wilson spent today n ao New York visiting with a N 3 5e. Mrs. shortly after midnr. IS. Gait will remain over to compf, her rousseau for her wedding next month.
 The President left the home of Col. E. M House, where he spent the night, before 10 o'clock this morning, called for Mrs. Galt at the home of friend, where she is stopping and motored with her up Fifth avenue to the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian church. Secretary of State Lansing and Secretary of the Navy Daniels also were in the congre- gation
 The President had lunch with Mrs. Gait Miss Helen Woodrow Bones and Dr. Cary T. Grayson his naval aide, and afterward called on his sister, Mrs. Anne Howe, at her hotel.
 Outside the hotel a man who pushed forward toward the President was seized by city detectives and detained until MT. Wilson had entered his au- tomoble. The detectives were con vinced that the man merely was curi. ous.
 For more than an hour the Presi- dent and Mrs. Gait motored along Riv erside Drive. At the conclusion of the drive Mrs. Gait went to her friends home and MT. Wilson went to the home of Colonel House. Later the President called on Mrs. Galt before leaving for his train
 President Wilson, accompanied by Secretary Humility and Dr. Grayson. his physician, left for Washington at 12:3o 0 clock this morning over the Pennsyl- vania railroad.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
CHINESE TAILORS AND DRESSMAKE
 HA WING BRAINSTORM
Anxious to Get Shelters Ready Before the Rain fall Comes In'-Changes in Government System Responsible For Sartorial
 Uneasiness- Height of Stove e'r
 Pipe Hat to Be Regulated

mated that there will be no restoration of the gorgeous attire assumed under the Manchu regime, but it Is gener- ally believed that the new monarchy will not adhere to the strictly severe toilet of the republic.
 At conferences held by the bureau of rites the following topics have all ready been considered: First, etiquette to be adopted in foreign and diplomatic affairs, such as the form of corre- spondence, the ceremony of receiving guests, the ceremony for diplomatic funerals; second the etiquette in con nection with domestic affairs, such as the ceremony to be performed when the Heavenly Son. is ascending the throne; third, etiquette for the imperial household, including funeral cere- onies, marriage rites and birthday eel ebrations.
 In discussing the deliberations of the bureau of rites, the Peking Daily News, whic his a staunch supporter of the monarchical movement says: "As the re-establishment of the monarchy Is foregone conclusion, there is every likelihood that changes will be brought about in a very short time, and the etiquette promulgated by the republic will no longer be applicable when the monarchical form of government Is restored. In view of these facts, con ferences have been held by the bureau of rites for the various kinds of eti- quette and rites to be adopted by the new government so as to get shelters ready before the rainfall comes in"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29

Peking November. 2S.-Chinese dress makers, millners and tailors are all in a furry over the announcement that under the prospective monarchy fash ions will be quite unlike those or the republic So sure are the governir - officials of the result of the co. - B elections, that the bureau of rites has been instructed to prepare regulations for the etiquette of the monarchy. Un- der the republic the costumes and rules of conduct were wholly unlike those which prevailed in imperial China. Specific regulations were drawn up as to the height of the stove-pipe hats which men were to wear on state oc- casions. The old Prince Albert coat, which European capitals have long ago discarded. was elevated to place of distinction. Tn warm weather dis tinguished gentlemen calling upon the President were permitted to wear Prince Albert of unlined alpaca.
 Practically every detail of the cos must wear was fixed by mandate, and there was great confusion when the Chinese officials found 1t was neces- sary to shelve their native garb and initiate the dress of western nations.
 President Yuan Shi-Kai has inti-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
APPRECIATION OF AMERICAN RED CROSS
 NOTED IN BULLETIN
American Ambulances Held First Place Everywhere-Were Effect i've In Typhus Infected
 Seryia

Berne, November 2S.-Deep appreciation of the participation of the United States in Red Cross work in the European war is expressed in the latest bulletin in the International Red Cross. which says American organizations have everywhere he'd first place among the foreign ambu- lances During the first year of the war the Uaitsd States sent ito. EurepesI sur geons and physicians and 253 nurses. This staff worked in France. Belgium, Russia, Germany, Austria and Servfa.
 Tn Servia,' the bulletin will say, "the American Red Cross contributed most ef- fectively to the extirpation of the typhus fever. The total expenses of the Amer ican ambulances during the first year of the war amounted to S1, AGO, 306
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29

Ottawa, Ont, November 29.
 The Canadian government has
 commandeered all high grade
 wheat in elevators from Fort
 William on Lake Superior to
 the Atlantic coast.
 The action was taken by the Cana
 dian grain commission under the spe-
 cial war act The wheat seized was of
 grades 1 hard and 1, 2 and northern.
 It was the property of grain shippers
 and millers. That taken is all which
 on Saturday night was in public ele-
 vators at Fort William, Port Arthur,
 Midland, Tiffin, Port McNichol, Col.
 lingwood, Goderich, Kingston, Port Col
 borne, Prescott, Quebec, St John, Montreal and Halifax.
 A revised estimate places the amount ! Iate about 20,00o,00o bushels A coIsssid- erable amount is the property of Amer ican grain dealers.
 The grain was taken Saturday night so that grain exchanges should be af. fected as little as possible. It is stated officially that the price will be fairly adjusted and the grain owners prompt ly paid by the Canadian government It is estimated that there still Is in Canada in the hands of farmers and dealers west of Fort William 50,000,- 900 bushels surplus of wheat available for export. It is expected that most of this will be taken in the future for the use of Great Britain. France and Italy. The domestic supply of Russia is more than sufficient to meet the needs of that country. Had the Dardanelles been forced. the surplus of Russian wheat would have made the present action unnecessary. While the wheat just taken was communicated to i'll an order from the British government for d large quantity of wheat, it is understood most of it will be shipped to Italy.
 TO HANDLE SHIPPING The Canadian government will look after the transportation of the grain to the Atlantic seaboard and from there it's shipment across the Atlantic will be undertaken by the British govern ment in the same way that shipments of oats and hay have been handled for the past year.
 For some months negotiations have proceeded between the British authori- ties and the Canadian government rela- tive to the marketing of the wheat tCOntinued on Page EighO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
TODAY'S AGE-HERALD

1-With organization of caucus national
 Congress prepares for work. Canadian government commander
 many million bushels of wheat. Turkish submarine aids in stopping
 panic.
 Watson's trial to resume today. 2-Greater portion of Servia in hands of
 Austro-Germans. 3--With the travelling men. '4-Editorials @Prominent, visitors are to be here next
 week Bryan Hays liquor at Bijou. Templars march in full regalia to
 church services 6-Sports. S-Saving the negro from consumption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29

Heavy spot trading in Liverpool. still advances in spot quotations in this and the New York market, increased interest ill the staple on the part of buyers and continued firmness of spot holders were features most prominent ly mentioned in the market news of the latter part of the week
 This week the spot situation Is ex- pected to be of more interest than ever because it is generally thought de- velopments will show more cotton has been sold in the interior than bear ishly inclined traders have been will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
JAPAN'S EMPEROR RETURNS TOCAP|TAL Is Accompanied By the Im- perial Shrine Coming
 Week One of Great
 Festivity

Tokio, November 2S.-Accompanying the imperial shrine in cortage which was a replica of that which departed for Kioto on November II. Emperor Yoshihito returned to his capital today after an absence or three weeks. He drove to the palace through streets packed with silent multitudes. Cheer ing was forbidden by the police, who desired to maintain a note of rever- ence. The procession was viewed by many Americans, including bluejackets from the United States cruiser Saratoga, flagship of the Asiatic fleet. who are cordially received everywhere. Vice Ad- miral Kato and his staff visited Rear Admiral Winterhalter on the Saratoga and thanked the United States through him for participating in the naval re- view.
 The coming week will be filled with festivities American and Japanese of ficers will mingIe at receptions ar ranged by United States Ambassador Guthrie, Liteptenant Commander Horne, naval attache at the United States em- bassy. and Vice Admiral Kato.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
Villa Is Repulsed

Douglas. Ariz., November 2S.-Two hundred armed citizens at Nacorazi, a mining camp at the southern terminus of the Nacoraz railroad, U miles south of here, under the leadership of Cap tain Manuel Mesa, repulsed an attack by Villa soldiers today.
 The mines at Nacorazi are owned by Americans.
 It was reported that the attack was renewed late today. A flying squadron of 700 Carranza infantrymen, accom- panied by several machine guns and two pieces of field artillery, was sent by train to aid the Nacorazi garrison late today. Nine Americans were re- ported to be in the town.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
SERIES OF STRONG
 ADVANCES NOTICED |
 IN COTTON MARKET
Main Influence At Work Was the Heavy Demand For SpOt-Bullish Sentiment is Stimulated By Small Crop Talk-Prices Close in
 Advance of Week Ago

New Orleans November 28he cotton market entered into
 series of strong advances the middle of last week. closing within few points of the top The main influence at work in the spot demand although buish sentiment was stimulated by small talk and by expectations of buish returns in ginning report At the best of the week prices of the most active months 83 S6 points the previous weeks close From the lowest to the highest there was 97 to 101 points, almost exactly cent pound
 The close was 71 to "A points up, net
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29

ing to admit The bulls, however, will be hampered to some extent by the ocean freight market, which has been strong for the last few days with a tendency to climb to what most ship pers think are unreasonable levels. Bearish traders expect the freight market to become worse before 1t can improve because of the great conges- ton of freight at the large ports. Ina. bility to move cotton would not al- together stand in the way of fresh buying of spots, since buyers could store iIt this country, proceeding which bulls claim has been done on a much larger scale than is generally realized and which they think will play an important part in the near future. since 1t would mean that not as much cotton is for sale as indicated by stocks held In this country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
Situation Is Hopeful

London. November 2S.-Reuter's Athens correspondent declares great activity was noticeable last night in official circles. but that high officials and diplomats be- lieve theer is nc. ground for uneasiness. Confidence exists that so long as no eff fort is made to compel Greece to change her neutrality policy a solution of the military problems will be found. The situation, the dispatch adds is hopefuis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
Hall Declines

nor Hall of Louisiana has declined Henry Ford's invitation to become a member of peace commission to Eu- rope, it was announced here today. It was stated that his official duties pre- vented his acceptance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
WATSON'S TRIAL ID
 BE RESUMED TODAY IN GEORGIA COURT
Lawyer Accused of Having Slandered Roman Catholic Church Still On Trial '
 In Augusta, Ga.

Augusta. Ga, November 2S.-The trial of Thomas E. Watson of Thomson, Ga, charged with sending obscene matter through the United States mails, will be resumed in federal court here tomorrow with prospects of a lengthy legal battle on Watson's plea that the entire copies of his publications containing the all legged improper matter should be placed before the jury and not merely the ar- ticles objected to by the government. It also was said that Watson might take the stand in his own defense.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
Senate Democrats and Ways and Means Committee To
 Meet Today at Noon.
 Kern To Be Reelected
TRAINS BRINGING IN
 SCORES OF SENATORS TO NATIONAL CAPITAL
Likely That Caucus Will Vote For a Cloture Rule to Restrict Unlimited De- bate In Senate

Washington, November 29. Organization of the 64th Con- yress, which convenes next Monday, will begin today. Senate democrats hold their Heaucus at noon and at the same hour ways and means commit Zee democrats of the House will Undertake the task of parcel Ing out committee recommen- Ilations.
 Tonight every train brought to Washington scores of Senators and Representative who had postponed ] heir coming until after Thanksgiving. The Senate caucus will be called to or kler by Senator Kern. the conference M Chairman. Daily sessions throughout the tveek are expected, the question of revis- Eng the rules and providing for cloture of EFebate promising to enliven the proceed Angs. For several months special com tnittee has had revision of the rules under N consideration. This committee will report recommendations, including modified orm of cloture on debate designed to pre- 7 'ent endless fiibusters. It is believd a tnajority of the democrats will favor ome form of cloture rule. Organization tvork of the Senate majority is not ex- lted to44 preoipitate any clashes AL Though there have been rumors of
 hanges in leadership, no definite contests lteveloped. Senator Kern. it is believed {vill be reelected. majority leader, Sen
 tor Clark of Arkansas, president pro em, and Senator Lewis of Illinois, party .Khip if he so desires.
 KERN TO BE REELECTED No change ill chairmanships of impor- fant Senate committees is contemplated tniess some senators want to trade to nake room for the new members. If any ! ha irmanships are changed, however, eaders say they will be ill minor com Ihittees. Heads of committees upon which will fall the major portion Of work
 
 |urbed. Senator Tillman of South Caro- Fna will retain chairmanship of naval
 fairs, Chamberlain of Oregon, military XIffairs; Stone of Missouri, foreign rela- Mons; Simmons of North Carolina, Fnance; Overman of North Carolina
 ules; Owen of Oklahoma, banking and
 urrency, Myers of Montana. public ands; Hitchcock of Nebrasga, Philippine
 stands; Culberson of Texas judiciary Hewlands of Nevada, interstate com herce, and Martin of Virginia appropria- Hons.
 The retirement of Senators Root and
 ,urton creates two important republican
 acancies in the foreign relations com Xnittee.
 Most of the important vacancies to be He'd in other committees also occur on The Republican side. Committee places Xnust be found by the democrats for six
 lew members-Underwood of Alabama Phelan of California, Beckham of Ken lucky, Broussard of Louisiana, Johnson If South Dakota and Husting of Wiscon-
 in.
 Work of reorganization in the House Is greater task, owing to the reduction
 (Continued on Page Two)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
Edward Marx Suicide

New Orleans, November 2S.-Ed- ward Marx. 72. retired capitalist and one of the largest property owners in the city, killed himself late tonight in his apartments here. MT. Marx had been suffering from a nervous breakdown for sev- eral weeks, and eluding the vigi- lance of his nurse, tonight obtained penknife and severed his jugular vein. He was born in Paris, France, and came to New Orleans nearly 60 years ago.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
STEEL ORDERS IF URNED A WAY LAST WEEK THAN NACCEPTED
7olume of New Business Accepted Is Yet Far in Excess of Capacity of Mills-Prices Still Going Up-Many Orders for Railway
 Equipment

New York November 28More orders for rolled forged ftee turned away last week than accepted Even that the volume of business accepted in n capacity indicating that present plant congestion will be further extended Domestic machinery manufacturers especially urgent for steel contracts Prices
 2 sheet bars skep plates bars and shapes 2 hoops nd bans & on spikes and saftng and $3 to $5 black
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29

|5IIU SdIVdHII6u SII0tLS. There is reason to believe railroap bquipnent orders which came to the burface did not measure the full buy Ing movement. Car shops reported orders for only S31S cars and car bodies, locomotive builders received Prders for only 40 engines and rail
 contracts wers confined to small mis-
 pellaneous lo1s, amounting to 10000 Ions, for esrly shipment.
 Manufac&1Esrs .of war munitions bought so.e3 font gf f9rsinss and so.-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-29
THIS WHEAT IS FOR USE OF THE ALLIES
 IN EUROPEAN ZONE
Much of the Wheat Seized Is the Property of Ameri- cans-GOvernment To Pay Fair Price to Owners
TO CLOSE EXCHANGE

Winnipeg. Manitoba, November 2S-At a meeting of the grain ex- change tonight resolution was passed that there be no trading In Winnipeg wheat futures on Mon day. November % Otherwise the grain trade will be conducted as usual.