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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
SPAIN'S
WRATH IS
AROUSED
Sinking of Fruit Steamer by
Torpedo Causes Hot
Indignation
(By Associated Press.)

Madrid, via Paris, Jan. S.-Public
indignation has been aroused through
the publication of a telegram received
by the manager Of the Cartagena Nav
igation company, confirming the re-
port that the San Leandro was tor
pedoed by a German submarine. 1t
was generally believed that the loss
of the steamer was accidental. Since
her cargo was fruit, it was considered
unlikely that she would be torpedoed.
The crew OF the ship have arrived at
Hendaye, France. where they made
statements before the French consul
in which they said they were 26 hours
in an open boat before reaching the
French coast.
The navigation company has sent
kilograms to Premier Romanones and
the minister Of foreign commerce pro-
testing against the sinking and has
suspended the sailing of another Of
its ships, the San Isadoro, which is
now loading fruit at Malaga.
The situation at the Canaries is de-
scribed as grave by the latest dis
patches from the islands. Only 233
ships called at Las Palmas in the
month Of December as against an
average of 700 for that month in nor
NAL times. OF the 233, only one was
English and there were no French or
Italian, a fact attributed to the pres
ence of submarines in the vicinity of
the port.
Commenting on these conditions, the
Epoca remarks that Spain, without
participating in the war, suffers con-
sequences, as far as the Canariess are
concerned, almost to the same extent
as a belligerent nation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
GROCER shot
WHEN MISTAKEN
FOR A ROBBER
(By AssocIated Press.l


Watseka, Ill, Jan. s.-Francis La
bounty. grocer. was shot to death
early yesterday by Assistant City
Marshal A. j. Bailey, who mistook
Labounty and was mistaken by him
for a robber, who had held up the
grocer q short time before. Labounty
was held up by two men and robbed
OF $500, while going hcme from his
grocery with his wife,. He took his
wife home and reported the theft to
the city hall.
Labounty took revolver and start
ed search for the robbers. Marshal
Bailey left the city hall on the same
mission.
Each man saw the other creeping
cautiously along darkened street.
and each mistook the other for one of
the robbers. Labounty opened fire, and
Marshal Bailey replied. Labounty was
aided in the fusillade that followed bS
a brother OF Sheriff Homer Brown,
but Bailey's aim was the only true
one in the darkness.
Labounty, wounded mortaiiy with
a bullet in the breast, ran 70 the city
hall pursued by Bailey who did not
discover his mistake until he saw La
bounty drop dead in the Office Of Mar
shal Thomas Harper. Bailey was lock-
ed up.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Make arrangements for
Reception Of Soldiers
Washington's $ Birthday

b. /. Keating and NJ w. Murphy.
representing Fargo council, Knights
OF Columbus, appeared before a meet
ing OF the executive committee Of
Fargo Commercial club. this noon and
recommended that the club call a
meeting Of delegates from the various
patriotic orders, lodges and other or
ganixations for the purpose Of work
ing out plans for the reception OF
members OF Company b, First North
Dakota Infantry, on Washington's
birthday, February %.
The executive committee of the club
agreed to call meeting of this kind
and January 20 was set for the date
of this meeting. Notification viii be
sent out from the club to the q. A. r..
w. r. c., United Spanish War Veter-
ans, Sons Of Veterans. knights Of CO.
lumbus, Masonic bodies and other
lodges and organizations. asking them
to send delegates to this meeting.
The committee from the knights Of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Came to Washington
Had H. Lambasted
Out Of Me--Lawson

LAWsoNs SENSATIONAL INvEcTVE.
Washn S-Th
premediated debestey figured
robbery the American people through United
gamblers"
commit did investigation
He trip to Wash ington
Washington" he said o aid honest investigation
Promptly old
bIatherskt-"
followed
Chipped which uninteigb
to official stenograPher.
Representative Henryra
to be
wranung by unanimous Of
of
only
would violate confidence and he could
SO.
DO youk an means?" dem anded Chairman Henry.
n a legal sense" f + .
know of
probably Lawson said 81 probably prohted myself He de-
~ process elimination Chairman Henry
he Of at
format ton ina anyone
need information than
rant an
Henry. = , -, . -, !!
ne fol The e * Z 81 IA .s -
The ccmn recessed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Climax of Adamson
Law Test Came Today
In US. Supreme Court
Government Argues to Have Hook Decision Set Aside
Railroads Contended Law is "Unworkable, Expert
mental and Beyond Right Of Congress
(Rr Associated Prass.l !

Washington, legal contest over the
eontuionaty the Adamon
court.
the Missouri, Oklahoma Gulf
in which the department Of uas appealing
Hooks aW
when naon.wide railroad strike
imminent Conclusion
arguments decision
expe /.
Many presidents including decisions cited
the department Of justice brief in Of the laws validity
mental incapable plan liberty
within authority regulate interstate
and without due Of
Hoeks decision disissal rail
brief Of the departments justice
"hours f service act and also law the federal
CONSTITUTIONAL within
nfsrsntiI the brief argued that eonpu
sory arbitration Insason such j. under confederation also ID
public interests Of
transp facilities
The racsicahiy 81 obeynu asserted
railroad ohfeiuIs particularly in
committees last August and in confer
encsa with Fresidsnk Wilson.
should
cenended, 81 "a fer as ID possible
eonkended,
affect validity the assertion that
motives and insufficient infor
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anybody representing him regarding
this matter. I have never talked with
him or anybody representing him or
anyone else. private or. publicly. in this
matter.
II have never discussed any peace or
other note either when in prospect or
afterward with Mr.. Baruch or any
other person engaged In the sale or
securities OF any kind on the stock
market.
"The insinuations which nave been
made whether conceived In political
malice or merely through misinforma-
ton were wholly false and without
even the fimsiest basis. I am still
waiting for Mr.. Woods public apology.
81 am authorized by the president to
quote him as follows:
"T wish in justice to Mr.. Tumulty
to say that he has stated the exact
fact. He had no knowledge of the
note whatever until it was given ont
for publication"
Representative Campbell questioned
Mr.. Tumulty:
"Do you know who aided in the
preparation of this note?'
"The president prepared or wrote the
note himself" said Mr.. Tumulty. "He
is an expert typewriter in addition to
his other achievements"
Did any stenographer or clerk in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Con Con Fight May
Get Under Way This
Week; Issue Clearing
Legislators Freely Discuss Proposed Action General
Consideration Of Plan Brings New Lghtto
'l,1 Bear On the Issue.
tBy II. p. Paulson.,

elected, is being given quite general
consideration among the members
since that point was raised. The
constitution expressly provides that no
member Of the legislature Is eligible
to occupy. during the term for which
he was elected, any civil office that the
assembly he Is a member OF, creates.
Frazier's Attitude.
The attitude of. Gov. Lynn ]. Frazier
on the proposed constitutional conven-
tion, Is q puzzle.
In his message to the assembly, the
governor did not mention the proposed
convention. He recounted the various
enterprises that the Nonpartisan
league has backed, and suggested that
1t was for this legislature to open the
way to the realization Of those aims.
He did not discuss the method by
which this was to be accomplished,
although the leagues proposal to hold
a constitutional convention had then
been publicly known for ten days.
Open Way to Bonding.
It is the purpose Of the Nonpartisan
leaders, il they succeed in bringing
about the holding of a constitutional
convention, to insert provisions in the
whereby the state could
bond itself for the promotion Of the
as mills. elevators, packing plants,
etc.
No specifications have yet been
forthcoming as to the money that
would be necessary to swing the
gigantic program the league has
undertaken to carry out, but the COM
plete fulfillment of the objects could
not be obtained with an expenditure
OF less than ten millions. That con-
templates, Of course, the complete
mastery of the states business in
grain, stock, etc.
An Open Provision.
With respect to the proposed constitu-
tionaI amendment required to make
the leagues program operative, 1t Is
pointed out that constitutional con-
vention would have to take into con-
sideration the probable extension Of
the program in after years.
Al point in favor of this argument
is found in the fact that the Nom
partisan league program for 1917 and
1918 includes the state ownership OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Provides Referendum
Vote to People at the
November Election 1917
Mcbride Would Have Convention Assemble In June
1913 and Election for Ratification in November 191SI
Constitution Would Thus Become Law in 1s Months.
(By II. D. Paulsonl

Bismarck D. a-The first big surprise OF ts session
clear sky this afternoon wha1
introduced resolution providing for
with referendum be taken at
election Nov 1917 with the election OF desgs 70 be held
the primaries the last Wednesday Jun
1915 the convention assemble July r. 1913 fer session Of forty
ratification
1915 The compensation fer the
day and mileage This resolution puts
Nonparn leaders force revision by
legislature.
heding Of special election that being
proposition November The League lead
called for special election the two plans
on the Of TO the state
Bride
could
clause the revised eonS
effect.
would require and give little
orn M o confederation by the people,
Governor Kraabs eersd the resolution to the ud
which MeB chairman and will be
reported passed and TO the house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

1918, the day on which the primary
election is held, delegates to such con-
vention shall be elected by the people
In the manner hereinafter provided.
ed. r r.---s
Section 4--That as delegates TO
the convention herein provided for.
there. shall be elected two from each
legislative district in the state and the
requirements Of such delegates as to
qualifications shall be the same as the
qualifications now required for MEM
bers of the legislative assembly.
Section 5-That candidates for
election as delegates to the conven-
tion shall qualify therefor by the
filing of a petition and otherwise in
the same manner as is now required
of candidates for election as members
of the legislative assembly provided
that the names of such candidates
shall appear on separate ballots.
Section G-That the constitutional
convention, should it be called, shall
convene at IL o'clock noon on the 18th
day OF July, A. d. 1918, at the Capitol
in the city of Bismarck, Burleigh
county, n. D., and to continue for a
period not to exceed 45 days. And the
compensation Of the members shall be
IS per day and the same mileage as ik
now given to members OF the legis-
Iative assembly.
Section THAT at the general
election held on the first Tuesday ak-
ter the first Monday in November, A.
d. 1918, the revised constitution pro-
posed by the constitutional conVens
tion, shall be submitted to the elec-
tors OF the state Of North Dakota for
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 8. = Unless
plans Of the Nonpartisan league lead
ers are radically changed, their bin for
the proposed constitutional convention
will be introduced in the house OF
representatives this week,
CONFIDENT that the eighty-one MEM
bers Of the house who have pledged
to support the bill. will vote for 1t,
the league leaders anticipate being
able to force the measure through the
lower branch of the, assembly within a
comparatively short time. and thus
place the issue up to the senate.
Four or Ave days ago 1t WOULD nave
been dificult to find anybody in Bis
marck willing to venture the opinion
that the measure might not pass the
house. Today, there are many who
profess the belief that the house OF
representatives will not pass the
measure they have, pledged to sup
port-namely, the immediate calling
OF the constitutional convention with
the selection Of the delegates being
made by the two houses OF the legis-
lature.
Since the fore part Of last week,
several members of the house who
have attached their names to the
leagues pledge list, have declared they
would not support the measure. They
may do so when it comes to final
test, but the longer the convention
problem is discussed about the capitol,
the more general. becomes the belief
that the league leaders must present
a much different bill from that origin
ally outlined, IL they are hopeful Of
obtaining success.
Might Favor Referendum.
There is a growing belief among
legislators that a bill which would
contemplate giving the people them
selves an opportunity Of voting on the
question Of whether or not a conven-
ton should be held. would receive
favorable consideration. Such bill would
bring the issue before the people in the
1918 general election, the suggestion
that an earlier special election be held
not being favored because of the ex-
pense entailed.
The question OF whether or not a
member OF this assembly could serve
as a member OF the proposed constitu-
tional convention. if it were held any
time during the period for which the
members OF this assembly have been
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

Columbus recommended that the re-
ception and banquet be held on Feb
ruary 22, Washington's birthday. The
delegation stated that while the MEM
bers of the company may have re-
turned in the meantime 1t would be
better to hold the celebration when
thorough arrangements had been
made, rather than attempt to hold
one on short notice when proper ar
rangements could not be made. They
believed that Washington's birthday
is the proper date as IL is not only
q day for patriotic celebration but a
holiday as well when all can par
ticipate.
The details viii be worked out at
the meeting OF delegates which will be
called on January 20.
At a meeting OF the United Spanish
War Veterans on Saturday night 1t
was decided that that organization
should join any movement for giving
a proper welcome to the returning SOL
dierBs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Ambassador Gerards
Statement in Berlin
Has Caused a Furore
Never Since Beginning Of War Had Relations Between
u s. and Germany Been So Cordial, Gerard
is Reported to Have Said.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, SThe Overseas News
that Ambassador Gerard public welcome back Germany had
said that the beginning the had the relations
between the United States and Germany cordial now
inquired officially the department today through
q cable ambassador personally. ...H II
Officials making this refused add
ths that they wished exactly what he had
said.
The action department 10 interpreted evidence Of the
attached the public effect OF such ueanee
public In allied countries whore published
reports have shen that the presde note in
with the
Every has bean made to disPs that belief
allowed
feeling would be much increased
has been prompt in making public
ambassador and probably will give out his reply
when Il is received
the quoted did
relations which commonly have been
strained submarno activities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

papers or any drugs, and want To
know who is responsible for all of
this"
These were the words OF Justice j.
Z. Robinson, of the supreme-court,
addressed to Chief Of Police Downing.
of Bismarck. about o'clock yester-
day afternoon-when the blue Sunday
laws of North Dakota had been en-
forced as never before. since IL o'clock
Saturday night
Justice Robinson broke the Sunday
closing In Bismarck.
II wasn't till mid-afternoon that he
discovered the ends to which North
Dakota laws-or at least some OF the
states laws, really 60.
But he was quick Of action-and be
got results.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Blue Sunday Law Hit
Below Belt; Robinson
Comes to the Rescue
Bismarck Folks Under Stress Of "Fearfu Enforcement
of Statutes, Have Right Tough Time Till Supreme
Court Justice Throws Down the Barrier.
ROBINSON ORDERED ~ Will Be DEFENsE.
(By H. D. Paulson.)

Bismarck D. sNo ests have yet DEVELOPED from yeste
through Justice Rb picturesque campaign against
o. he Sun day closing
on
still big topic of interest about the capital
ridiculous closing regulations
court He terms laws TO
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Here's the Order Justice
Robinson Issued to Bismarck
Police Chief re Sunday Closing.
Supreme Court.

Supreme Court,
State OF North Dakota.
To the sheriff and the police of
the city of Bismarck:
You are hereby directed to allow
all business places and drug
stores, news stands, TO remain
open i'm the usual manner as on
other Sundays.
J. E. ROBINSON.
Judge Of Supreme Court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Me5ride's Resolution.

MeBride's Resolution.
The senate bill introduced by Mr..
Mcbride: A concurrent resolution
providing for submitting to the cleo
tors of the state of North Dakota the
proposition of calling constitutional
convention to revise the constitution
fixing the time for the election OF dele
gates to the convention, fixing the time
and place for holding such convention
and prescribing the time and manner
Of ratifying the revised constitution.
Be 1t resolved by the senate Of the
state OF North Dakota the house Of
concurring:'
Section THAT the best interests
of the state of North Dakota require
a. revision Of the constitution Of the
state by a convention composed Of
delegates chosen by the people for
such purpose.
Section THAT the legislative as
sembly of the state Of North Dakota
at its Fifteenth session recommended
to the electors Of the state, that q
convention be called and
for that purpose requires that q spec
ial election be held on the first Tues
day after the first Monday in Novem-
ber. A. D., 1917, at which election
there shall be submitted to the
qualified electors Of the state OF North
Dakota the proposition of calling q
convention to revise the
Section 3-That in the event that
the proposition of calling such con-
stitutional convention be adopted
by a majority Of the electors Of the
state, voting at such election, then on
the last Wednesday in June. A. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

by vote Of 2 to 2, which also up.
held West virginia's prohibition
amendment, prohibiting citizens
from eceving liquor for personal
use shipped by common carriers in
interstate commerce.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

FARMING
. ACT HIT
Senator Of Ward County
Would Repeal Present
Agent Aid Measure
BOARD ASKS FOR $7SS,07S
r Recommendations to Budget
Commission Relief for
City Assessments
BOARD ASKS FOR $75S,S75
(By H. D. Paulson)

Bismarck, N. D.. Jan. S.-Repeal Of
the better farming act, under which
the county agent work is now main
tanned in North Dakota, is proposed
in bill offered by Senator Mostad
of Ward county this afternoon.
Senator Mostad proposes to abolish
the system by which counties make a
levy to aid in the support Of better
farming work. The present law pro-
vides that IL 20 per cent OF the legal
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
Biggest Surprise Of Session Sprung at Bismarck Today
Webb Kenyon Law !
is Held constitutional :
Bars Liquor From N. D.

Washington, Jan. ss-The Webb.
Kenyon law, designed to prevent
liquor shipments from "Wet" to
"dry" states, was today declared
constitutional by the supreme court
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

Bismarck. N. D., Jan. s.-"This is q
fearful condition prevailing in the
city today. I'VE can't buy any news
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-08
An Open provision.

Continued on 2age s.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-17
Bates Memorial NJ. P. Church

1000 a. Sunday School
HOO am, Communion and Reception
of members
2:30 D. m. Class meeting. odd time
experience meeting
6:i5 pm, C. H. Meeting
1880 pm, Song Service and Sermon.
Ten persons We're received into mem
bership Sunday evening. making thirty
six members received into our church in
Snow Hill. and have also received six
members at Trinity. making forty two
additions this conference year
On Wednesday and Sunday evenings,
beginning at Z 30 o clock, there will be
special evangelistc services held in this
,hurch. These services are TO follow
the spirit Of the protracted meetings.
' will be conducted IN the auditorium
of the church, and the public is cordially
invited TO attend. These services will
continue until Conference April Sth.
Rev. c. II. Williams will preach at
the evening service on Sunday. The
pastor will be attending the special ser
vice at Trinity.
A cordial invitation extended to our
friends to worship with US. Good singing
Gospel preaching. and a welcome.
HOWARD 0. KEEN. Pastor.
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James M. Beauchamp
Octogenarian Dead


Mr.. James NJ Beauenamp died AT the
home of his daughter. Mrs James II
Rirch ~ The Tranpe near Perrin. nj
III
"Nc 0'oVN "oiuas ~ '''''h - ~
lnfirmlties OF old age for TWO years
or more he had been in feeble health.
Inn, he retained Tho possession of His
t.
lacu'''es W 'e'''"i N''''' W.
late as wednesday before M death ne
was able to walk around. bat on Friday
h. sp,rered =, stroke ~ paralysis from
ff.. III .;
"hici ne never ''i''e'' ''''''" ''''''"R
early Monday morning
Mr.. Beauchamp WIS th' son OF inc
late James heauchahl + ana WE ana
was born at me Oh homestead near
Whaieyvllle ~ orcester onhtN' on
June 18TH N35. lacking about three
months Of beng eighty Two years old'
lie married hInelinc y Murray Whofh
he survived eleven years. one month";
and eleven days After hls hlhrrlagc
ne lived near the Delaware me ana IN
AlnepuNeht' la'er puA w, ~, 4
the l'unTa', 'anu ~ y ',",'iIso ou"ti
between mnl'on ana '"e,.s', ,,,s,, he
resiueu .nv.' ."e,.e 49,. "e
solu ',e ia', 1,o' i ,il ~ h.n ua' ~ 10
late George W Coyinrton' lie also
l;vad IN the farm II Indiantoyn where
NJ y G Sbocklev now resides for a
saw vaara after which ne purchased
tbe 'Dnnield" farm near SNOW Hill.
t;v;ng tbarc about tyentv.one wears.
NJ Reanchamn was n prosperolls and
s',c,sssr,l farmer having snen, most of
his life in that honorable occupation.