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11 Vf V i IRRIGATORS ADJOURNED $: n Dakota Irrigation Congress F. Spalding of Fargo, Hon. B. S. ussell of Jamestown, Hon. E. C. Pal of Williston and a paper by Pi jforks Which was also very interesting. Pro/essor Wilder of the Grand University was also presented THE RESOLUTIONS. 'The following are the resolutions vfctopted by the convention: The pt people of the state of North Da- kota, in convention duly assembled, at the capital at Bismarck Oct. 20 and 21, --1903. hereb" resolve: Pursft.—That we thoroughly believe in the benefits of irrigation. -Second—That we are firmly convinc -ed that there are large tracts of gov ernment land in the state of North Da kota so situated as to be easily irrigated, and that a sufficient supply of water can secured for this purpose by properly conserving the supply. Third—That under the provisions of tht national irrigation act, abundant funds have accrued in the reclamation fund belong to this state to at least make V..'^treasonable start on these necessary litigation works. -Fourth—That we earnestly second the requests of our delegations in con gress to have the preliminary investiga tions and surveys made in this state and the work of construction commenced as soon as practicable. J'iftli—Th^t.we realize the magnitude of the work being started by Hon. E. Ai Hitchcock secretary of the interior, ttflder the provisions of the irrigation liw, and that in the ppinion of this con gress, derived from expert knowledge, submitted to it, the proceeds arising from the sale of all public lands in this State since the enactment of the nation al irrigation law, can be feasibly ex pended in the irrigation of the semi arid lands in this state and the secre tary of the interior is hereby most re spectfully petitioned to immediately en ter upon the project of such irrigation and to restrain all funds from such sale, and expend the same in suJi feasible projects for the irrigation of. such latids ill the said state. Sixth—Appreciating the interest taken 4y President Roosevelt in the welfare this state and his thorough knowledge of its needs, we ask his assistance and that of the entire national administra tin in our efforts to have the state re ceive the full benefits of the national .irrigation, law, at the earliest possible .jjjtoment. ..Seventh—The aim of the irrigation ,f liikV is not only to improve the land but to make homes where settlers can easily sustain their families, surrounded by the comforts of the day, and we therefore commend the spirit of the law, and ask that every precaution be taken Mi regard to the remaining area of pub lic land—that it may be saved for the aictual homemaker, believing that the gaving 1 reatest prosperity will arise by a family On each subdi vision df a Section capable of sustain ingthem in comfort and furnishing edu catiotiaf and social advantages to the rising."r.generatioh. 1 I# After the adoption of the report of jjbe committee on resolutions, wl*ich TOte was unanimous, Mr. Plujnley of fered a resolution of thanks to $he congressional delegation and especially to Senator Hansbrough for securing the passage of the irrigation law and asked for their hearty co-operation for t^e future. Professor Willard presented a memor ,/tiil resolution on the death of Professor Hall who had been in charge of the first work done in this state under the geological survey bureau concerning toopgraphy of the country which was unanimously adopted. ''The permanent organization of the first state, irrigation congress was effect by the adoption of the recommenda tfcpns of the committee on permanent Organization. It will be known as the Kiorth Dakota irrigation congress and will hold regular annual meetings at Stich places as tHe executive committee Shall designate. jThe executive committee consists of mventeen members, two from each ju dicial district and ont at large, as fol- iiFirst district, N. G. Larimofe of fjarimore, and Hugh Ryan of Grand Forks second district, A. J. Voight of £eeds and M. H: Brennan of Devils tiake third, L. B. Hanna of, Fargo aitd W. H. Robinson \f May Hie fourth, -G. O. Gfulftck of Ashley jugjd Lucas of 4 *"v*: of LaMoure tawti sixth. W Noble of Bel v in-it chards-. |el of yton ei and H. L. Calder- J. Wallace TOLD SAD TALE Court ftned Himself to Assist an Old Man—tales of Topers in the Citv Court. "V ^I Will Be Held Annually- The Resolutions—Something Bismarck,'N. D., Oct. 22.—The North Dakota Irrigation Congress had an in teresting session yesterday. Among those who delivered most interesting addresses were Hon. T. S. Underhill of .Antelope, Proi. D. E. Willard and Resident Worst of Fargo, Major Mur phy of Minot, Farmer Wallace of Bis marck, Rev. J. S. Letts of Gladstone, Hon. Thos. Marshall of Oakes, Hon. JtJP A very old man rose in police court. He strained forward' to catch the words of the "charge. You are charged with having no home, wandering about the streets by day and by night, having no means of sup port, and ^citing aid on the street, "It's true have no home. I am guilty, judge," said the aged man. He pushed a trembling hand through his white hair. "I didn't want to beg, julge. I was once a physician in Den ver. I had a good practice^ but I lost my money through poor investments, health broke down. I came to St. Paul to find a daughter. She turned me from her door." What were you doing, in Fargo?" asked the judge. I have another daughter at Cassel ton. I was trying to get money to go there." Judge Gearey was silent a moment. "1 fine the court the car fare to Cas selton," he then said. He slipped a piece of money into the aged man's hands. "I hope you reach your daughter safely," said the judge as the old man hobbled from the court -room ji. "I thought," said Barney Mcdarty, an old-time offender, in police court on a charge of drunkenness," that you were a man with a marble heart, judge, and I wasn't going to make any plea for mercy, but, your honor, I see that you really are kind to those deserving and I want you to let me off easy this morning." "But Barney, you are not deserving. Only a few days ago you were here be fore me with a pitiful story and I shook you down easy." .' "I know, judge, biui I couSdn't help it this time." "Couldn't help it what forced you to get drunk?" "I was sick, your honor, and I thouhgt a little of the critter would fix me up." "Same old story. If you were ar rested a thousand times you would come back regularly singing the old song. I am going to make your fine $5. It should be $10. You can pay that or go down for four days/' "I haven't got the money," "Well, down you go then." "Toney Barnes, they say that yoti Were drunk how do you wish to plead? "I did take a ltitle too much or I would not be here this morning." "You reason well, Toney. I am to understand, then, that you plead guilty?" "Yes, sir." "Well, I'll fine you $5 or you can serve four days. Do you want to pay 't?" "I guess I will." .' The court looked' at &e charge slip. "You didn't have any money when arrested how do you propose paying this fine?" "I got the money all right, judge. I didn't want to be 'touched,' so I put my stuff in here," and Toney took up his hat, turned over the sweat band and pulled out a ten-dollar bill. "There it is, judge give me five back, please," The court smiled, gave the correct change and Toney disappeared with the parting salutation *th^t "jrott won't get me again." George Shelton entered an unceremon ious plea to a charge of having been drunk and down. He was assessed a fine of $5. He had no hioney and will do four days in the city prison. wood of Williston at large, Alex Mc Kenzie of Bismarck. The officers of the association are: President—E. A. Williams, Bismarck. Secretary—W. H. Brown, Mandan. First Vice President—J. S. Murphy, .Minot. *.~ 1 Second Vice President^-T. J. Baird, Lakota. Treasurer—E. Y. Sarles,' Hillsboro." Mr. Hanna offered a resolution of thanks to the citizens of Bismarck for their decorations, reception and cordial w,elconie to the convention. Major Murphy brought up the subject of finance ayd recommended that each board of county commissioners contrib? ute funds for this purpose and the mat ter was left to the executive commit tee. The convention adjourned amid much enthusiasm and the best of feeling pre vailed. •:M ON THE TENNESSEE. Chattanooga, Tenn., Oct. 22.—The seating capacity of the auditorium was packed this morning when the Ten nessee River Improvement Associa tion began its seventh annual conven tion.^. Those in attendance iricluded al most the entire congressional delega tions of Tennessee, Mississippi ,and Alabama, together with representa tive busineste, and professional men from all sections tof the Tennessee Val ley. The roll call, appointment of com and aither^ perftinctory business ocaipied the ^Mf^sion. It is ex pj^ed.thattltg pr&jpeedings will con tinue foyi, ilMritffr wfcich time uttfve obtait^ n s a ion Ml* work. congr WOULD ANNEX SECEDE The British Colombians Cannot For give the Alaskan Boundary Com mission in Recent Decision. They Favor Annexation to the US S. or the Organization of an Inde pendent Government, y Vancouver, B. C., Oct. 22*.*-^tiocal feeling is very bitter over the award of' the Alaskan boundary commission/ There is much talk of annexation and of Canada becoming independent. Bus iness men generally are much dissatis fied at what they pronounce the British disregard .for Canadian interests to please.the United States. :£V: CRUISER DENVER. Washington, D. C., Oct. 22.—The of ficial speed trial of the new cruiser Denver takes place today over the gov ernment course between Cape Ann and Cape propoise and the result is await ed with considerable interest at the navy department. The ship is In com mand of Capt. Silman G. Chase and carries a crew of picked men from the yard of the builders, Neafie & Levy. The Denver is an unarmored, steel protected, twin-screw cruiser, and one of the smallest fighting vessels in the United States navy. She was designed for service in the Philippine Islands. Under the terms of the contract she is reuired to develop an average speed of 16y2 knots an hour STATE STUTUES. St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 22.—The-flrst of the fourteen giant sculptures, each emblematic of the one of the states or territories formed from the Louisiana Purchase, have been placed on the pedestals they will occupy in the colon nade at the World's Fair. The first to be put in place was that representing Indian Territory, and Montana was the second. The other sculptures now ready for installation are those repre senting North Dakota, Nebraska, Ar kansas, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Colo rado, South Dakota and Oklahoma. The staUtes of Mttme*uta*awi Wymif-* ing, which are to be executed by Gus tav GecJach and C. F. Hamanrt respec tively, have riot yet been received. JEFFRIES MAY GO ABROAD. ..New York, Oct. 22.-r-There is con siderable speculation in local sporting circles regarding the future movements 'of Jim Jeffries. The champion left his home in Los Angeles last week and is expected to arrive in this city today or tomorrow. Just what Jeffries is com ing east for has not been divulged. It is understood that he comes for the purpose of arranging a fight with Jack Munroe, who has eluded the Califor nian thus far. Jeffries is willing to tackle Munroe before one of the San Francisco clubs next winter if the Butte miner will consent. Failing to get on a match, it is said that Jeffries will again go on the vaudeville stage or take a trip to Europe under the management of Billy Delaney. TRACE OF ALLEN. Minot, N. D., .Oct. 22.—''Boxcar" Allen, the escaped prisoner who broke jail here Monday, was sighted at Rugby Jast night as he jumped off from a stock train. He has a partner with him and the two started out of Rugby on the run, following along the Bottineau branch north. Officers are in hot pur suit and hope to be able to overtake the men before they reach the Turtle .Mountains. Once getting among the hills the fugitive is likely to make good his escape. Principal Wolfe of the city schools this morning received information from State Superintendent Stockwell that the Minot high school had been advanced to first class. The news was received in educational circles with decided sat isfaction, as the entire faculty has been endeavoring to reach that standing for sometime. BUSINESS MEN PROTEST. Washington, Oct. 22.—A delegation from Mandan, NL D., arrived in Wash ington today- to file protests with In dian Commissioner Jones against the establishment of" Indian industrial ^schools at the Missoula River, just across from Bismarck. Several,'years ago Senator Hans brough secured an appropriation of $50,000 for the establishment of this in dustrial school and it was stipulated in the bill that the school was to be estab lished at Mandan. After a wait of a year the citizens of Mandan offered two sites which were not satisfactory to Commissioner Jopes and he ordered Indian Inspector Mc Laughiin to look over adjacent ground and select a suitable site, which he did several days ago. The site selected practically places |the school in Bismarck and the people of Mandan clahn that, the department Jias discrimin«tfdL^B ain$t them. Indian Comiftis$i0ri?F Jones said to y that if Mandan had offered a suit- •W?/ v»^- BIRTHDAY OF AN EMPRESS. The A Oct. 22.—Etppress Victoria was 45 years old today, and flags were displayed on all public and many private buildings in recognition of the anniversary. There were 110 court festivities, but at a happy family gathering the emperor, it is understood gave his beloved consort a pleasant surprise by adding substantially to her superb collection of pearls, already one of the most famous in all the world. Though the empress is slightly older than her husband, with her fair com plexion and luxuriant hair, she looks, if anything, younger than he does. The preservation of her youthful appear aiice may be ascribed to lier freedom from wor.ry and her happy home life. She is one of the few feminine crowned h(:ads who might truthfully be describ ed as finding as much solid homely "contentment in her husband's palaces as any honest workman's wife in her vijie-clad cottage. This is a good deal more than can be said for her sister majesties, who, probably, with the exception of Queen Alexandra, are a weary and1 unsatisfied class of women, at least their faces b^ar all the marks or rather peevish discontent and unsatisfied longings Not so, however, does Empress Augus ta, who was never an heiress in her girlhood, who at 18 was told to marry a young man deeply in love with an other and who, between a clever, criti cal mother-in-law and her husband's chief political advisor, seemed likely to find life at the imperial court anything but a bed of roses. After her marriage, which took place in February, 1881, her trials be gan in earnest, for intrigue was rife at the German court. Bismarck and the Crown Princess Frederick were sworn enemies and Prince William took a prominent part in all these doings, but his wife triumphed in the end. She re mained the same, cheerful, busy, ami able young lady of her girlhood days, healed quarrels by a mild word at the right time and presented her husband in turn with six rosy, sturdy boys and a dainty little princess. Her whole object in life seemed to be toward the perfect achievement of domestic duties and when she changed her title of Princess William for that o( Queen of Prussia 'and Empress of Gi'rmany she did not attempt any voca ti^ns mpre ambitious. There lias never been the slightest effort on her part to lead .in the social world and, in fact, were any one probably to ask her why she does not read more or undertake the first place in society, she would ex plain that she had not the time to spare. She is & most devoted wife to her husband, and often spends the morning with him helping him with his business, for with all her housewifely qualities she possesses a clear brain and calm, judg ment, which are often of great assist ance to the emperor. Her happiest hours are spent with her children, of whom she is devotedly fond, and the birth of her little daughter completed the happiness of her home life. The empress is also extremely fond of music, and is a fair performer on the violin, and often when in private the emperor and empress hold a little con cert, and he is also a great lover of music and possesses a Very good voice and a correct ear. WILL NOT PROSECUTE. 'Washington* Oct. 22.—The opinion of the attorney general in the case of Representative L. .M. Littauer of New York, involving the charge of the vio lation of the statute prohibiting any rriember of congress from making contract and supplying the government with goods, was received at the W4r de partment. Littauer is a member of the firm- of Littauer Bros., manufacturers of gloves, and through E. R. Thon furnished the quartermaster's department with gloves for the army. The opinion was not carefully considered by the war depart ment officials, but from a casual perusal it is inferred that the department of justice does not pass upon the guilt or ipnocence of Littauer, but decides that the time within which legal action must be taken under the statute of limita tions has expired, and that Littauer is not subject to prosecution by the de partment. KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS. Northville, Micfi., Oct. 22.—The sev enth annual convention of the Michi gan branch of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons began here today with an attendance of dele gates representing the 1.600 members throughout the state. The opening session was held in the M. E. Church this afternoon with Mrs. Emily Fuller of Flint presiding. -Reports of general officers and county secretaries occupied the greater p&rt of the session, after the usual addresses of welcome had been delivered and responded to. The report of Mrs. J. C. Rexford of De troit the general secretary and treasur er of the state branch, showed the af fairs of the order to be in good condi ition. The year has been one of great activity 4n the work, of the order. ^convention will be in session the remainder of the week the year will be chosen '^Th business aea^ions wif WHOLESALE 0f. at, nmepta piper* DISCHARGES Posfmastertieheral Payne Made Some Vacancies in the Different De- t" THe Changes Were the Result 6f the Recent Investigations of Crooked Manipulation Washington, Oct. 22.—Postmaster General Payne removed from office Michael W. Louis, superintendent of supplies of the postofhee department Louis Kempner, of the registry divis ion of the third assistant postmaster general's office, and C. B. Terry, clerk in the postoffice department, and di rected the postmaster at New York to remove Otto Weis, a clerk. These re movals are the first results of Fourth Assistant General Bristow's report of irregularities in the postoffice depart ment. Information of the contemplated discharges did not leak out at the de partment until after 4 o'clock, and at 4:30 the postmaster general made an official announcement of his action as follows: "Michael W. Louis has been removed from the office of the superintendent of the division of supplies because of the recent investigation showing that he influenced the awarding of contracts fo supplies to favored bidders that he has been extravagant and wasteful in the administration of his office and that he has paid excessive prices for supplies to favored contractors. "Louis Kempner, of the registry de partment. has been removed for in competent and negligent administra tion, for wastefulness, reckless and ex travagance in sending expensive mani fold registration books to a large num ber of small fourth class postoffices and for violating the revenue laws by a sys tem of petty smuggling. "C. B. Terry, a clerk in the division of supplies, has been removed for making false affidavits, attempting to obtain money from the clerks under the guise that he could influence their pro motion, and general inefficiency." The postmaster general also stated that the postmaster at New York had been directed to' remove Otto Weiss, clerk in the New York postoffice, for collecting money from clerks to influ ence legislation and to procure their promotions. In reply to questions Mr. Payne said the discharges were the result of dis closures made by Bristow's report. "I have read the report," he said, "and am free to say that my action today was the result of its perusal." He declined to say whether there would be other re movals as the result of the report, but it is understood while a few others may follow there will not be any wholesale dismissals. It is stated that there are three or four employes upon whose con duct there is some reflection and whose cases hang in the balance. They were not implicated so much a* those whose cases were acted upon today, and some of them may remain permanently in the postal service, though possibly not in their present positions. Weiss, the New York clerk, who lias been relieved, is said to have enjoyed confidential relations with George BedVers, late superintendent of salaries and allowance division, and he is charg ed' with having acted as a medium through which other clerks in the, New York postoffice were communicated with. Terry is from Indiana. He was tem porary clerk in the postoffice depart ment and was afterwards removed. He made charges that he had been dis chrged from his position by John M. Masten, theh chief clerk of the first as sistant postmaster general, but now as sistant superintendent of the railway mail service, because he had refused to give money to Masten for his retention, and the president directed his reinstate ment. It is understood that the inves tigation failed to substantiate Terry's charges and his permanent removal is the result of the failure. The possible effect of Bristow's inquiry upon the fortunes of Kempner has been much discussed. Both have been in the postal service for some time. YOUNG WOMEN ME§T 'V Galesburg, 111., Oct. 22.—The Illinois Young Women's Christian Associa tion holds its annual convention in Galesburg^ during the next three days and arriving trains today brought sev eral hundred delegates and visitors from various parts of the state. A for mal welcoming meeting this evening ushers in the convention programme and the first business session will be held tomorrow morning. In the even ing the convention will listen to the annual address, which will be delivered by Dr. Cleland JB. McAfee, formerly president of Park College. The reports prepared by the state officers for presentation to the conven tion show that the association is mak ing rapid progress in its work. The state association directs the work of the: association in the cities and njost of the Illinois colleges for wo riien. A new association has just been {VganizeivWith seventy members in the Mitliken University recently itd ll^ljivatttr,• Brandt of cjf the atrongest w the state. vm THE WEST FOR ROOSEVELT. Talks Intercfttagty of Wi Glenn P. McKinley and C. F. Ruddy, mining men of Wallace, Idaho., are at the Metropole. Mr. McKinley is speak er of the legislature of Idaho, and is prominent in the democratic councils qf the west. "President Roosevelt certainly Jtai captured the west," said Mr. McKinley last evening. "The people of the west concede his nomination and re-election more fully than they do in the east. I imagine that many of the western re publicans would be inclined to support the democratic nominee for president if Roosevelt should be turned down in the republican convention. "The feeling out west is that Presi dent Roosevelt is making a conscien tious fight against the trusts, and the. republicans of that section of the coun try approve of it. *-. "I think that there is no question but that he will carry all of the western states with the possible exception of Montana. If the republicans nominate any other man for president they will undoubtedly lose many of the western states. "The people of Idaho, from a demo cratic standpoint, will be well satisfied with Judge Parker of New York for a national standard bearer. Western ers still believe they are right on the money question, but they recognize the fact that the financial issue is settled for a time and are more interested in the trusts, irrigation and Nicaragua canal. The western democrats would, I think, prefer voting for Roosevelt to any man who bolted the Chicago con vention. Cleveland is not seriously re garded as a prospective candidate for the democratic nomination out our way. "Mormonism will be one of the state issues in Idaho during the next cam paign. The democrats will raise the is sue on account of the appointment o| a Mormon bishop to the office of gov* ernment assayer at Boise City. "Idaho is one of the richest states in the union in mineral and forest prod4* ucts. One-half of the lead of the United States is produced there. The state is short 011 railroads and long on unde veloped resources. The Hercules mine, a silver and lead property near Wal lace, is one of the new and very rich mines of the Coeur d'Alene district. The property is owned by eight or ten men and they are operating it without machinery and realizing $75,oogr month in dividends. "A man named Gust Paulson, who formerly drove a milk wagon in Wal lace, owns a quarter interest in the mine, which is estimated to be. WQirtitl $10,000,000." THE WALL STREET FAKIRS. The W«U Known Financial Journal Ptyi Its •pects to Wall Streot. The Financier: Wall Street/to ail* swer thfc generally propounded query quoted above, is all right. It has been going along in the even tenor of its way, taking whatever cash may have been offered it, and it will be,ready to repeat the operation as soon as it can again persuade people that wealth comes without effort, that fortunes grow over night, that anybody can get rich quick if he has sufficient nerve to risk everything agains* nothing, and that the source of opulence is found Hi speculation, rather than honest endeaV* or. How can Wall Street be otherwise than "all right?" Isn't the rest of the country—the speculative portion of course is meant in this connection— badly crippled? The money that has poured into the street for a year or more hasn't gone back to its original owners, so far as can be learned, and there is small prospect that it will, for the present at least. We do not see that Wall Street has grounds for com plaint. The oft repeated question, there fore, ought to be revised to read: "What's the matter with those who deal in Wall Street?" Here we strike a rich subject for investigation. The amateur speculators have played the game and lost. Deceived on all sides they have, in the aggregate, parted with millions of hard earned dollars. High finance, coupled with low morality, tells the story. Ideals as well as prices have been shattered. There was a grim bit of humor in the disclosure last week that one of the dummy incorporators of the United States Shipbuilding Trust had acted in a similar capacity for the late lamented 520 per cent Mil ler syndicate, but the young man from whom the information was wrung, did not, to his everlasting credit, be it said* seem to find anything in the fact to laugh at. His perception was clearer than that of the high priced legal g& tlemen who were baiting hith.- To return to the subject of Walt Street's present condition, the only moral that can be drawn is that it is unsafe to play% another man's game. Let it be written down also, in contra diction to the usually accepted .belief, that the characters of some coupiciMMis figures in recent financial tytforjr fltave not been lost. Rather they only been exposed. One may coattATior the time being that which he 4jla6* BOt possess, but he cannot lose anxthiag which he never had. And ttet tr UKtfK all that is the matter with Wi^Sweet iow. Exposure i# swers tfc* Wortf tfeatlni*' (hat