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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
PROTEST AGAINST
.THEMEXICANLOAN
Catholic Societies Want
/. Religious Freedom First
Pledge Loyalty
nv Associated Press. !

Kansas City, Aug. pa resolu-
ton protesting against the "irreligi-
GUS tyranny masqueratding under
the name Of democratic government
in Mexico" and urging that the Unit
ed States withhold any loan until
such ubiquitous laws are repealed
and, religion made free was adopt
ed here yesterday by the convention
of the American federation Of
Catholic societies.
Resolutions ''acclaiming' the peace
proposal of Pope Benedict and re-
affirming the loyalty of the Catholics
of the United States also were adopt
ed.
The convention adopted a resolu-
ton providing for the appointment
of a committee Of Ave TO represent
the federation in cooperation with
the national Catholic war council, an
organization being formed for the
purpose OF assisting the government
in carrying on the war against Ger
many.
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Bomb Found In
Railroad Yard At
!, DilDOrth Tuesday

The discovery of a bomb in the Northern Pacific
railroad yards at Dilworth was announced this morning
Railroad agents are investigating, so far without
results. .t..
The bomb, it is understood was found in pile of
lumber, owned by the railroad company,
The bomb was loaded with black powder, and equip
ped for firing by fuse. ,....-.. -
Two special agents of the Northern Pacific are in
Fargo today seeking some clue to the mystery.
Discovery of the bomb has resulted in the establish
ment of strict guard railroad properties in
this section particularly Bridges vital to the
tons transportation system.
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Continued From Page One.
ernor general of Canada. In making
the announcement he said he believ-
ed there were higher laws than the
laws Of possession.
Born Nov. 2s, 1851. Alfred Henry
George, the fourth Earl Grey, was
educated at Trinity college, Cam
bridge. He married in 1877 Alice
Holford, of Westonbirt, England.
Two daughters, Lady Evelyn Grey
and Lady Sybil Grey were the re-
suit of the union.
BY profession Earl Grey was a
lawyer. He was a member of par
lament from Northumberland for
six years beginning 1880. On the
death of his uncle, General Sir
Charles Grey, in 1894, he succeeded
to the title and took his seat in the
house Of lords. For two generations
previously the Earls Grey had been
prominent in the political affairs of
the British empire. His grandfather
had been prime minister of England
and his uncle private secretary to a
queen. -
Becoming associated with the late
Cecil Rhodes. Earl Grey entered en-
Enthusiastically into plans for the de-
velopment Of. South Africa, was pro-
moter of the South African Charter
ed company, was concerned in the
Jameson raid, amassed a fortune
and In 1896 became administrator of
Rhodesia where he proved to be a
capable and constructive admin
strator. He was one of the executors
Of Cecil Rhodes will and influential
in the direction OF Rhodes scholar
ships at oxford.
Succeeding his brother-in-law,
Lord Mimic, Earl Grey was appointed
governor general of Canada in 1904
and occupied that post for six years.
His administration was described
as a quiet but uniform suceessI He
was a strong advocate of imperial
federation and urged Canadians to
share the burden of England's de-
Tense
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
TAKEN UNDER
ADJUSTMENT
Hearing on Demurrers In
Antitrust Suits Held
This Morning

Judge Amidon OF the federal court
late this morning took under advise
neIit the arguments in the hearing
on the demurrers to the complaint
in the antitrust cases.
The pricipal objection advanced
by the attorneys, representing q
number of wholesale fruit and job
bing houses Of the state and the
northwest, was that the evidence was
not sufficient TO state the offense
against the government.
The firms indicted for violation OF
the Sherman antitrust law were
Stacy Fruit company. Gamble Rob-
inson, Nash Brothers, General Brok-
erage company and C.. H. Robinson
g. Co.
Fiske, Murphy g. Linde Of Bis
marck, represented the Gamble Rob.
i1.son company. and Murphy & Toner
OF Bismarck, and Butler, Mitchell e
Hoke Of ST. Paul. the other whole
sale concerns.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
new YORK SAYING
TO men
Officers and Enlisted Men
Will Be Guests at'Din- ?
ner Tonight
(By Associated Press.)

New York, Aug. 29.-The farewell
that the people of New YoSk city
have prepared for the federalized
New York state troops before their
departure next Thursday for the
training camp at Spartanburg, s. c.,
opened last night with a formal din
ner to Major General John F.
O'Royan, and his staff. Tonight din
ners will be served to the officers
and enlisted men in every camp and
armory in the city, 100 society wo-
men acting as hostesses.
On Thursday the entire division
will parade down Fifth avenue.
Police, arrangements have been
made for throng of spectators
which estimates place at two mil
lions.
The dinner last night was attended
by men prominent in politicaltand
business life, among the speakers
being Mayor Mitchell and T. P.
O'Connor, the Irish leader. Governor
Whitman was unable to be present,
but sent a message to the soldiers
in which he declared that the love
and hope and prayers OF a great
people go with you. Ten millions of
us, men and women. put our trust in
you. May the holy cause for which
you contend prevail"
Mayor Mitchell uttered similar
sentiments and Mr.. O'Connor took
occasion to discuss the duty Of
Irishmen in America to America and
her allies.
"You cannot hurt America with
out hurting England; you cannot
hurt England without at the same
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hurt America without hurting Bel
gium, Poland, France, Italy and the
Christian subjects of tho Turk he
declared. all
"In other words, everybody who
attacks the allies of America hurts
not only the honor and security of
America, but does his best to pre-
vent the liberation of Belgium, Pol
and and Alsace-Lorraine.
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SHOW THEIR COLoRs
Patriotic Demonstration Opens Com
ference on Rural Education.
(By Associated Press. )

St Paul. Mimi, Aug. 29.-EIeven
40 delegates, joined in a patriotic
demonstration, which marked the
pnening Of the national conference on
rural education I'm session here at the
University OF Minnesota farm school
j. L. OfBrlen, school extension agent
of the United States bureau OF educa-
tion, Washington. presided.
Gov. ]. "A. A. Burnquist, in weleom-
ing the delegates, placed Minnesota's
stamp OF disapprovai on peace at any
delegates draw up resolutions ap-
proving President Wilson's answer to
the peace proposals Of his holiness.
Pope Benedict.
NJ G. Macdonald, state superintend-
ent Of public Instruction OF North Da-
kefa, was one Of the speakers 10 adj
dress the session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
FORMER FARGO
NAN SUICIDES

John Holcomb, ST.. until a month
ago a resident of Fargo, having been
engaged in the tractor business here,
committed suicide at Colgate, N. D.,
by shooting himself through the
heart with a revolver at the home OF
his son.
Particulars reaching Fargo state
that the body was found by his
grandchildren when they went to
call him from the granary in which
they supposed he was at work. A
report from Colgate states that the
cause for the act is thought to have
been an investment which did not
come up to his expectations. -.>
Mr.. Holcomb was SO years old. sr ID
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
HAXBY FUNERAL
FRIDAY MORNING

Funeral services for r. J.. Haxby,
1345 Third avenue south, prominent
Fargo architect, who died early
Tuesday morning from heart failure,
will be held from Gethsemane ca
thedral at 10 o'clock Friday morning,
Rev. j. s. Brayfield, Jamestown, Of
ficiating. Interment will be in River
side cemetery, B. F. Wasem in
charge.
All arrangements had not been
completed this afternoon.
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who showed a slight disposition to
remain.
"one," counted the guardsmar,
and a group of uniformed men came
to his side.
But before the next number could
be counted. Parsons was ION his
way"
on the outside Of the building, a
young man who made a fiippa1t re-
mark to a soldier picked himself up
from the dirt and began hasty re-
treat down the street. followed by a
group of soldiers and civilians who
quickly overlook him. He was re-
leased. however, without further
abuse.
Long into the night, the soldiers
paraded the downtown district, seek
ing Eastman and J. Vickerson Of
Fargo who has been more or less &C
tive in the promotion of the Peoples
Council. They found neither of them.
watch Trains for Eastman.
Train No. s, of the Northern Paci-
fic, and all eastbound trains were
watched for Eastman. This morning
his bill at the Gardner hotel was still
unpaid. ..E.
Air Filled With Excitement.
The air was filled with excitement.
At every corner where a number OF
citizens gathered, automobiles and
other vehicles and pedestrians
drew here expecting any moment to
see a clash. Men, in military uniforms
seemingly were anxious to strike the
moment a disloyal utterance was
heard. Several hundred held the
boards. in front of the Gardner and at
10 o'clock II was necessary for the
police to make room for passing cars.
At IL o'clock about 100 were still on
the scene and they dwtndled to TWEEN
ty-five by midnight 49,
Eastman is today at some point in
Minnesota. Just where, nobody in
Fargo seemed to know, and those in
terested in promoting the meeting
here disclaimed any knowledge Of
Eastman's plans.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
I. w. w. ARRESTED
Last of Eight Suspected of Sending
Phosphorus Through Mails, Held
at Aberdeen.

Aberdeen, S. D., Aug. 29.-The las
of eight men suspected 81
incendiarisn and of sending phos
phorus material through the mail il
violation of the postal laws were ar
rested yesterday. The first suspect
was arrested here several weeks age
and Others have been picked up by
state and federal officers in Mime
sofa and South Dakota, from time
to time, since.
Staley Brown, William Dawn, and
Jack Olson, three suspects held here
were arraigned before United States
Commissioner William. Wallace and
held under bonds of $4,000 each
Some of the other suspects are held
in Minneapolis, The men are mem
bers of the /. w. w.
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CHARGED With FAILING
TO REGISTER JUNE 5
Jacob Gardner Arrested by Federal
Marshal and Arraigned Before
Judge Amidon.

Jacob Gardner of Napoleon, was
arrested late Tuesday by United
States Deputy Marshal e. s. Cam
eron on the charge of violating the
act of May IS, 1917, in falling to
register. .., t.r
Gardner was brought to Fargo that
evening and arraigned before Judge
Charles F. Amidon of the. federal
court this morning, and was released
on his own recognizance to appear
at the next term of federal court in
Bismarck w.
Gardner claims that he ID an alien
and that he is under age.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
TRAITORS BURN
AMERICAN FLAG
Leave Note Threatening to
Burn Church of Pa
triotic Pastor
(By Associated Press.l

Minneapolis, Aug. 29.-Vandals
broke into the Prospect M. e.
church, Minneapolis, sometime since
last Monday, tore down an American
flag behind the altar, burned 1t, and
then left a note to the pastor, Rev.
Thomas G. Cocks, threatening to
burn the church II he did not talk
peace.
The matter has been reported to
Sheriff Otto Langum, OF Hennepin
county, who conferred with Governor
Burnquist regarding the steps to be
taken.
The note left for the pastor read:
Talk peace or this church will go
up in smoke"
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CITIZENS PUT PATRIOTISM
INTO PUO-KAISER MEETING
Continued From Page One.


was surrounded by men in uniform
and civilians. awaiting the appear
ance Of Eastman, who they ex-
pected would depart on a midnight
train.
We simply wanted to escort him
out of the city," explained a soldier
this morning. The crowd that guard
ed the hotel, like that which broke
UP the meeting, was good natured
and tolerant.
During the early part Of the even
ing, Company B, the Home Guard
downtown district, attracting a big
crowd The drill work of the SOL
/ diers was witnessed by cheering
hundreds.
Suddenly, word came that the
Peoples Council had abandoned it's
plan Of holding an open air meet
! ing at the corner of Broadway and
I First avenue north, just a block
from where the soldiers were drill
ing. The troops were then marched
down Broadway, Front street and
Ninth etreet south, and shortly aft
erwards were dismissed.
Eastman's Talk.
It's q very difficult thing to make
a speech these times" Eastman said,
on being introduced. "You are liable
/ to get three months IL you quote
the constitution, six months IL you
quote the Bible, and it's difficult TO
Z predict what you would get IL you
quoted a portion of the Presidents
address at an inopportune time"
One or two people in the audience
applauded. H.
when Russia threw off the yoke
of autocracy the new democracy
made peace suggestions to the
world" said the speaker. England
ignored the suggestion, probably be-
cause the rulers were afraid the
people would force their accept
ance.'
BY this time several troopers had
arrived in the building. and East
man invited them to the platform
for their benefit, and repeated the
remarks he had previously made.
The Signal.
The United States ignored the
suggestion also. We don't know why.
Probably because Arthur Balfour
told us to-" continued Eastman.
1t was the signal that many in
the crowd evidently had been wait
ing for, and there were loud cries Of
dlsapproV0l.
Eastman made reference to Rus
sia's remuneration of a policy of in
demnity and annexation.
Are we going to war for the
causes that have been officially an
nounced?" asked the speaker, and
from every part of the hall came
cries OF Yes yes"
When President Wilson asked
England for a statement of war
aims and Eastman's address
was over. The crowd had taken pos
session.
Then The singing started.
Many long years ago,
Many long years ago,
The dear old nag,
'Is just what she used to be
Many long years ago."
over again, and the crowd took up
the words with them.
Then someone launched into the
singing of The Star SpangIed Ban-
ner. One person in the AUDIENCE
who failed to rise to his feet as the
song started, was quickly impress
ed with his duty.
Counted Out.
During the proceedings East
man retired and Parsons, too.
made tracks from the building when
one Of the Home Guard members
found him ia the crowd, some min
utGs after the meeting had been
taken over By the invading host
Are you going to get outl' ask
ga the euardsuan.
@Whgs zes answered pargona
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House naatrn,.ad

New England, N. D., Aug. 2s.-Mr.
and Mrs. Nick Elmer, who recently
came from Chicago to homestead,
lost all Of their money and every
thing in the way of clothing except
what they had on their backs when
their shack was destroyed by an ex-
plosion of gasoline. Mrs. Elmer was
badly burned in an effort to save
something from the wreck.
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Showers occurred In Oklahoma,
Michigan, eastern and southern Kan.
sas, eastern Nebraska, central and
western Missouri, northern and CEN
trail Illinois, northern Indiana ana
extreme northern Ohio. The amounts
were light to moderate, except over
one inch at three stations in Indiana
and one each in Illinois and Kansas.
1t is unseasonably cool, except in
the middle Mississippi and Ohio wall
leys; minima below SOC were recorded
this morning southwark to central
Kansas, extreme northern Missouri,
and extreme southern Wisconsin, and
minima of 800 or below in portions
of Nebraska, Minnesota and the Da-
kotas Frost or freezing temperature
occurred at Ave stations in North
Dakota and at two stations in north
ern South Dakota.
Orris W. Roberts,
Meteorologist,- Weather Bureau.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
INJURIES FATAL
Ernest Kruger, Attacked BY En-
ragged Bull Near Hebron. Dies.

Hebron, n. D.. Aug. 29.-Ernest
Kruger. a Hebron farmer, who suf-
fered a badly shattered leg from an
attack by an enraged bull couple
Of months ago, is dead, death being
due to blood poisoning, resulting
from the injuries sustained.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
Miss Mabel Brevig who leaves to-

Miss Mabel Brevig who leaves to-
was pleasantly surprised last even
ing at the home of Miss Clara Nell
son, 612 Sixth avenue north by a
company OF thirty OF her friends. The
evening was spent In games and
music and Miss Brevig was presented
with a lavalliere as a memento of the
occasion. Miss Brevig has made her
home here for the past three years
and has been employed as a stem
oerapher at the Ulsaker PRINTING
companY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
ADJOURN HEARING.
fRy Ansoclated Press.l

Austin, Texas, Aug. 29.-After a
short session this morning the sem
ate adjourned the high court for
the trial of James e. Ferguson of
Texas, on impeachment charges until
10 O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
ALLEGED "sLAcKER" AT
BEACH GIVES AGE AS
20 ALTHOUGH A VOTER,

Beach. N. D., Aug. 29.-Although
he is alleged to have voted at the
last two elections, Ben Forestry gave
his age, when charged with failure
to register, as 20 years and six
months. He is held under $500 bond
to appear before U. s. Commissioner
L. B. Hardy Sept. 6. O."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
MINNEAPOLIS cARIoT SALES.

No. 4 northern springs cars, S2.L2
@220; sample grade northern spring,
s cars, $1.76@2.20; No. northern
spring, cars, s2.20@2.25; No, 2
northern spring, "a cars, 81 $50 235i
2.35; No. S red spring, II cars. $3.50 a
2.40; No. 4 red spring, 2 cars, S2.15@
2.2O; durum, IA cars, $1,80@220.
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plgs lN ROME.

Monsienor Kennedy, Rector Of Anf-
SsrIcan College There, Passes Away.
(By Associated PresE)
Rome, Aug. 90. Monsienor
Thomas F. Kennedy, rector Of the
American college In Rome, is dead
after a long illness.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
DRAFT IN CANADA
COnscriptIOn Law Passes Both Housei
and In Signed by the Gov
ePnOr-generaI.
(By Associated Press,)

Toronto, Ont, Aug. 29.-The mill
tary CONSUMPTION bill for the Domin-
ion of Canada became a law when 1t
was signed by the encouragement
here. The bill was brought from OF
tawa by special messenger.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
: MINNEAPOLIS Dash WHEAT. !.

No. northern, $2.3OQ2.35; No. z
northern, $225@2.30; No. northern,
S2.20@225; No. northern, $2.l5@
2.20; No 2 hard Montana, $3.50; fax,
$3.37@342. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
Wilson's Reply
Is "Last Farewell
To Autocracy"
lBv AssocIated Press. J

Washington, Aug. %
kilograms from all parts of
the country began to pour
into the White House today
approving Wilson's reply
to. the Pope.
Upon motion of Senator
Brady, who characterized
it as a last farewell to the
autocracy of the world,
President Wilson's reply to
the peace proposals was or
dered printed today in the
Congressional record.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Jensen, 410
Fourth street north, are the parents
of a baby boy, born this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
DENY PEACE OFFER.

Berlin Newspapers Say kerenslSy's
Statement at Moscow Was False.
(By Associated Press 80
/. Berlin, Aug. 29.-The newspapers
denounce as wholly false the refer
ence made by Premier Kerenslsy in
addressing the Moscow conference to
a recent offer of separate peace.
Nothing is known OF such a move in
any official quarters here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
Protests TO Wilson.

Minneapolis. Aug. 29.-Louis p.
Iochner, secretary of the Peoples
Council OF America, today sent a
telegram to President Wilson pro-
testing against the action of Cover
nor Burnquist in issuing an order
prohibiting the meeting next week
Cussing peace.
II was said at the councils head
quarters here that information had
been received indicating that the
governors OF North Dakota and Wis
consin would permit the holding the
meetings in their states.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29

Kansas City, Aug. 29.-Thomas B.
Flynn, of Chicago, was elected presi-
dent here today OF the American
Federation of Catholic Societies. He
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HIDES, PELTS. WOOL. ETC.
Review OF the HidGand Tallow Market
BY BOlIes q Rogers, 3O3 Broadway.
indications are for weaker market.
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Philips 10 Wary.

Madison, wis.-Whether Governor
Philips will permit the National cen
ference of peace to meet in Milwau-
kee instead of Minneapolis, will de-
peud much on the purpose Of the
meeting. Governor Philips today
said he had no official word that the
meeting was to be held in Milwaukee,
although dispatches contained the
information.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-29
Van Lear Sees Franchise Steal.

ST Paul, Minn.-Giving assurance
that he will cooperate with law en-
forcement and the executive order,
Mayor Thomas Van Lear of Mime
apoIs, today told Governor Burn
quist that underlying the promotion
of patriotism in Minneapolis is an
effort by the Minneapolis Street
Railroad company to create an anti
Van Lear sentiment and discredit the
mayor to effect a ten million dol
lar franchise stear'.
He indicated that the proposed
Peoples Council Of America meeting
is a closed incident as far as he is
concerned and added, that while he
was in conference with the COVER
nor his secretary telephoned that Gov.
Lynn Frazier of North Dakota. and
Governor Philips OF Wisconsin had
invited the Peoples Council to meet
in those states following the prohibit
tory proclamation of Governor
Burnquist.
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Minneapolis, to the eftect that the
meeting had TO be abandoned In
Minneapolis, and advising Mr.. Works
TO. get In touch with Governor
FRAZIER Of North Dakota and arrange
to have the meeting held In FAR
70.
Shortly before noon today, the
council leaders in Minneapolis, dis
GUESSING the probable action OF the
executive board in New York city,
said that the meeting probably
would be held in North Dakota, but
not in Fargo.
Last nights demonstration against
the Peoples Council in Fargo Is be-
lieved to have. caused the sentiment
that was expressed by the official.
Burnquist Brands II Disloyal.
Governor Burnquist banned the
meeting proposed In Minneapolis, In
the following letter TO the sheriff Of
Hennepin county:
MY attention has been directed to
a so-called peace council to be held
in Minneapolis beginning Sept. J.,
1917.
"If the said meeting will in any
way tend to injure the government
nj the prosecution OF the war or dis
turb the peace within the city Of
Minneapolis you are hereby ordered
to prevent the holding thereof. Inten-
tional and unintentional arousing Of
anti-American sentiment or the
dividing OF our forces through i'll
advice and futile peace talk at this
lime will only aid and abet the
enemy.
Z Summon to your assistance such
forces as you may need to execute
the laws as herein ordered. Advise
me at once to whether you will have
sufficient facilities to cope with the
situation.
u. A. A. Burnquist, Governor"