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The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13

EVEN in disaster, there are
funny things to De- seen and ta3l.
and the recent experiences n
Meridian VIII verify the
Many narrow escapes from death
have been told and many quaint
sayings have been quoted bat Che
following appears to take tie
premium for originality Ano.j
negro preacher socd man
heard the rumblings cf the tar-
nado in the distance ard ta
''knowed jor was EWire O. ha
sumphin' doin', and iat rartg
soon. Liza Jane. ' SAYS he
lets pray an pray IJica e.
gud Lore am q serliu' E.=
angel down mere -a .=-reE -
Liza Jane consented a-i lE.r
they got down uuan tHlr saes
and the cid man hc-rr-
Lord. yuse always been
good TO us Ter b Eeau'u
of the plenias-eut.arr. ,e=e
us preach de gospel afare mid
night and yuse seed u= s-e-I dem
chickens as we went Tong a0u.
FUN de ueed1' and Gui L#ra saa
didn't say uuthiu' to us and now.
gud Lord. dars sum-h.n aol
bout to happen an' Use swine
to AK YOU pleas ole 1larsrer .o
cum down mere right noW aa'
help us agin. And cs che r.r-
blings OF the tornado came more
distinct and the debris IS sEe
wrecked buildings far baes n
the city begun t0 fall Cn the Old
mans hous' top and the walls 81
his cabin began ro shake BE-
started his prayer again. after a
few moments listening. and said-
'Gud Lord pleas cum, cum
quick, an for God sake pleas
cum yourself and don { send your
son, fer dis sho amt no time Fer
chiles play. About this time
the tornado struck the ole man s
house, lifted 1t up and turned Il
around without injury u It's 0c-
cupants and the Lord was again
blessed.
The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13
HON. E. s. GAMBLER.

1t is an unusual thing to find a
man who, in his conversation and
conduct pleases everybody.
whether in political or religious
life, but there are a few exeep-
tions. and the First Congress
sionaI District Of Mississippi of
fers one in the person Of Hon. E.
S, Gambler OUR member of Con-
gress who during his term Of Of
flee has made a record of which
any man may feel justly proud
Mr.. Gambler IS Of the people
and FOR THE PEOPLE, which is
fully demonstrated by his untir-
ing efforts in their hehalf The
people of Lowndes county are
ESPECIALLY pleased with him
and the splendid work he has ac-
complshed for them in the mat
ter of Rural Free Delivery
Routes established through his
indomitable energy, and for the
active interest he has manifested
regarding the Tombigbee river.
For these and many more rea-
sons we are proud to announce
that Mr.. Gambler is a candidate
to succeed himself. That he will
have no opposition is generally
The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13
WELLS EoR TREASURED

In q recent issue of the Jack
son Clarion Ledger the following
article appeared: Jackson and
Vicksburg friends Of Mr. John
T. Wells, secretary of the Pen
itentiary Board of Control, seem
to have determined to run him
for State Treasurer whether he
wants it or not, and have served
notice on him that they are going
to support him and urge his
claims. It has been rumored
about the State capitol for the
past several days that Mr.. Wells
was a candidate for the trust, but
he declares that so far he Is in no
sense of the word a candidate for
the Treasury portfolio or any
other. He admits, however. that
a great many of his friends At
Vicksburg and at Jackson have
been insisting that he shall offer
for the sacrifice, and that he is
almost persuaded to enter the
race for State Treasurer. So far
there has been no announcement
of the candidacy of any man Ter
the place. but Of course there VIII
be. No such Office ever goes beg
ging in this State. and in the
event that Mr.. Wells should de-
termine to enter the race he may
reasonably expect opposition
Since the present administra-
ton was inducted into Office Air.
Wells has been. secretary Of the
Board of Control. He was elected
without any application, and the
wisdom Of the selection has been
demonstrated time and again.
The secretary of the Board of
Control is like bookkeeper for a
great business house-he has
charge of a million dollar busi-
ness, and must know a little of
everything. Mr.. Wells has been
the bookkeeper for Willis, Moore
& Co., one of the biggest cotton
firms or cotton factors in Vicks-
burg, for years. He was also
cashier of the Delta Bank and
Trust Company of Vicksburg for
FIVE years, and was later in busi-
ness for himself. By birth and
training Mr.. Wells is an Office
man. He is considered one of
the very best bookkeepers in the
State. and since his coming TO
Jackson as secretary of the Bearl
of Control he has received more
The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13

Hon. f. Il. Brooks, Jr., Of
I Macon, is an applicant for the
+ Chancellorship of this District to
succeed the present Chancellor,
Hon. J. T. NcCool.
This writer has the honor and
the pleasure Of an intimate ac-
quaintance with Mr.. Brooks and
takes pleasure in endorsing the
following, concerning him, taken
from a recent issue Of the Macon
Beacon
A large majority Of the people
of Noxubee county viii view
with great favor the candidacy
Of Hardin Brooks Esq, of the
Macon bar, for the chancellor
ship of this cbancery district.
Mr.. Brooks is q native Of Noxu-
bee who has spent all his life
here except those years he was
away at school. For the last ten
years he has practiced law at
Macon with credit and success.
For two terms he has been one
Of the representatives in the
legislature from this county, and
has attained no little prominence
in that body, and as one Of the
most prominent of the young
of the House has serv-
ed his county with distinction
and honor.
Of the professional attain
ments and judicial qualifications
IF any candidate for such an of
ice the editor Of this paper hard
y feels himself capable of form
ng a just estimate, But the
success Mr.. Brooks has won at
he bar, the good sense that has
characterized him professionally
md in private life, the reputa-
ion ne has won in Jackson, and /
he ability that the distinguished
success he has made is evidence
#, all seem to warrant his fit
less for the office he seeks.
Mr.. Brooks is yet a young man
nd much may be expected in /
ne way of development of one
Who at his age has accomplished
o much. In the case of such a
nan, youth should be no insup-
.rable bar, for his past career is
rood assurance that he will soon
it himself for his duties If by
aason Of his years he is not fully
.quipped with experience at the
tart. So we are informed it is
lis youth that is Mr.. Brooks
landicap in the race for the ap-
With his proved
bility, with the impetus of his
apid advancement both IN his
profession and in politics, and
With the backing of his many
riends who know his fairness
nd love of justice, Mr.. Brooks
an base his candidacy upon the
highest and frnest grounds
The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13
"wlsDY RepoRr.


to the Legislature Tuesday ano
At can very u0taully be termed
a windy one 1t is long and
Iuisoo1e and seeks to make It
appear ta2t every body except
the committee 3nd Governor Var
o2m&n are thieves, liars and m
competent seoandreIs. The ear
MARKS can PC p+2lniH seen ana
there VIII only De q lew people
VINO W'h &ve It any CONSIDER
auon'
Ihe report deals principally
Win A- A.. Jackson, at one time
Sergeant oi the Oakley farm and
condemns the Board OF Control
III very t-,Gsolc language Tor per
nllJJlng him 70 resign, but falls
TO say tAat when the Jackson
resignation was accepted the
BOARD oy an unanimous vote,
auInofl-ed the governor 70 en-
ploy counsel to prosecute Jack
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preferred against nIa, ana also
TO institute clFd action 10 recover
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son lncldeh0, lnsolar as that cody
y coIlcerlleu, y mercy q feclIal
OF IacCS Wen known, ana Whlch
The Columbus commercial., 1906-03-13

conceded as there is not an intel
ligent man in the District who
does not know of his popularity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Mark Twain's famous sketch,
How / Became Editor of an Agricul-
tural Paper" has been dramatized for
a Paris theater. The adapter and
translator. M. Timmory. Is credited
by critic with having succeeded in
transferring to the stage Mark
Twain's humor without losing it's
SAVIOR" Persons familiar with Mr..
Clemens story, "The Jumping Frog
of Calaveras," with it's French trans
lation and a literal retranslation into
English by the author will be sur
prised. The French version of "The
Jumping Frog" and Twains retrans-
lation are probably funnier than the
humorist ever wrote for publication.
In the dramatic version just produced
in Paris the English title Is retained
in the bills, but the French people
unfamiliar with English have named
the play lie Cultivateur de Chicago"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

A cat characteristic little recognized
even by lovers OF the sinuous pets is
intense love of perfume. The keenness
of scent so useful to pussykins in her
hunting avocation makes her quick to
detect and recognize the fragrance OF
natural flowers and toilet preparations,
and, unlike the dog, which will detect
In moment the scent affected by mas
ter or mistress without evincing any
pleasure save that Of associated ideas,
the cat really enjoys the sweet itself.
Sensitiveness to sweet odors varies In
individual fellnes, and some animals
show decided preference for violet
fragrance over that of rose powder, for
example; but, generally speaking, the
pedigreed Agrippinas or those having a
strain of Persian or Angora are most
keenly alive to odors of Araby New
York Press.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Fisherman's luck is not always GOOD
luck. Perhaps 1t is because too much
is left to chance in the selection of
fishing tackle. Our customers gem
orally have good luck. The goods we
sell are SO well made that full bas-
ket is the rule. AS usual. we are
leading with new goods and prices j.
IL Johnson Cycle Supply House, 216
broadway, Fargo.
The late Senator Wolcott of Colora-
do, who was an ardent republican
campaigner, was delivering a stump
speech in a red-hot democratic COM
munity of the south. He had large
audience, the white people occupying
the pit and the negroes the gallery.
During his speech he became little
too ardent to suit his democratic
hearers and after making an unus-
ualIy telling point for the republican
side one southern listener gave out an
impulsive "Rats!" Wolcott stopped
short and quietly surveyed the sea of
colored faces in the gallery as though
looking for aid. Finally he singled
out one and beckoning him with his
finger said: will the waiter please
H9
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Chesley's Is headquarters for the
best hard coal, ocean smokelesa and
finest anthracite than comes to the
market. Prompt delivery to any part
of the city, and satisfactory fuel
guaranteed, twill pay to get our pri-
ces and test our grades of coal Or
der now before the cold has taken you
short of fuel, and be prepared for win
etrs siege. J. A. Ches1ey. Phone 39.
The names most prominently men,
toned to succeed Langley as secre-
tary for the Smithsonian institution
are Henry Fairfield Osborn Of the
American Museum of Natural History,
New York; Charles Richard Van Hise,
president of the Wisconsin univers-
ity; Charles Doolittle Walcot, director
of the United States geological sur
vey, and Clinton Hart Merriam, chief
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Madam" said the. grateful census
enumerator, you have replied courte-
ously and kindly to all my questions.
Unlike nearly every person I have met
since began this work, you have not
treated me as IL / were an enemy and
an intruder. You have answered salts
factorily all the questions as to age.
physical condition and ownership OF
property. Your conduct meets my
hearty approval not only as govern
ment officer, but as citizen, and, with
your permission, will ask you ques-
ton not down In my list. Are you
engaged to be married to anybody"
II am, SIR" replied the handsome
widow, blushing and smiling.
Il feared so" said the census taker.
with sigh. And he put on his hat
and went out into the cold world again,
his faith In human nature restored, but
bis heart broken.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
PEOPLE OF NOTE.

r. p. Sherman of Tower City is at
the Waldorf.
P. Fl. Long of Page was guest at
the Prescott today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed E. Rivers of Up
ham are visiting here today.
George B. Davis of Mlnnewaukan
was visitor in the city today.
Charles Stallenow. a prominent far
mer of Great Bend, is in Fargo
M. D. Wesley of Cooperstown regis
tered at the Metropole this morning. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. Prickard of Gar
dner were guests at the Elliott today
Oscar Amundson and Oscar Gesta
of Valley City were visitors in Fargo
today.
Rev. William Watson of Wahpeton
was in Fargo today, stopping at the
Webster.
p s. Larson and family of Sharon
were visitors in the city last night
and today.
E. p. Quain and William Moore Of
Bismarck are among the visitors to
the city today
c. j. Maddux of New Rockford
passed through Fargo last evening en-
route to ST. Paul.
Lisbon was well represented in Far
go today, those present from that
burg being F. A. Russell. It. A. Cur
It's and w. Fleming.
]. Keilthauth, Fred Schlacth and 7.
Schaible, three well known farmers of
Cleveland, We're in the city today
making arrangements for the pur-
chase of threshing machinery.
There was a good representation
from Wheatland in the city today. c..
;. Campbell, M. A. Armstron, b. M.
Campbell, Miss BelIman and Colby
Ware being among those who visited
Fargo.
A goodiy number of doctors arrived
in the city last night and today, thus
considerably increasing the attend
ance at the convention of the state
medical society. Among the late ar
rivals were: DIR. A. G.. Anderson.
Hillsboro; DIR. Carl Kaupenam, Wah-
peton; DIR. N. ii. Greenman, Fair
mount; Dr. E. Hagenson, HiIlsboro: !:
Dr. Evan Hyskin, Kindred; and DR..
E. ]. Hill, Jamestown: DIR. ]. l.. Saw
age, Davenport
Among those from out of town who
registered at the different Fargo no.
tells today were:S. T. Sherman. Tow
er; W. b. Baldwin, Casselton; Theo-
dore ]. Stolberg, Theodore Bratrud
and @. s. Wattan, Warren; w. IL.
Francis, Wimbledon; A. Bocklund.
jamestown: d, A. Dew, Fessenden; p.
Fl. Long, Page; H. Tackaberry and
Miss Case, Grand Forks; Joseph Fitz-
berger, Lisbon; Theresa Nelson, Ida
Efteland and NJ l.. Coomick, Aber-
crombie; E. III. Reese, Mayville. T..
H. Conroy. Williston; A. j. Long,
Sanborn; j. w. Sifton, Jamestown;
w. L. Goodin, Steele; Peter Bolsted,
Cooperstown; Norman Nelson.
Churchs Ferry; A. N. Currie, Hatton;
Il. Hoaganson. Hillsboro.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

E. f. Kaufman: The article re-
gardng some of the new milk dealers
cutting prices does not refei to my
dairy.
M, S. Mayo, w. M: Special meet
ing of Shiloh lodge No. l, will be held
Friday evening, May Is, at o'clock.
Work on t. A. degree.
win Stern: You can say for me
that The Forum is a good medium
was very glad to have my watch fob
returned which / lost and advertised
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Japanese swords are the finest Z
said q swordmaker. "They are finer
than the blades of Ferrara. of Toledo
or of Damascus. The blades of Fer
rara, of Toledo and Of Damascus must
bend into perfect circle without
breaking. and, pillow OF down being
thrown In the air, they must cut 1t IN
two with one clean stroke, but the
japanese blade must do all that and
more. The final test Of a Japanese
blade is its suspension. edge upward,
beneath a tree. 1t must hang beneath
the tree for twenty -four hours, and
every lightest leaf that falls upon its
edge must be severed neatly. One fail
ure and back to the forge goes the
Japanese blade again. z
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

An old-iine democrat was talking
the other day about the many social
.
ed reform movements now in pro-
gress. He is OF opinion that some OF
the reformers themselves are in need
of reformation and he recalls a story
of Vicar Brumby, a somewhat noted
English clergyman In his day. Dr.
Brnmby was incumbent OF church
in Hull at the time the first reform
bill was passed In parliament One
day he preached a sermon In which
he uttered this wholesome Socratic
passage: in these days we hear
great deal about reform Let me give
you d piece OF advice: The best re-
forra II TO make one person better
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

In the probate division of the London
county court Sir Gorell Barnes was
asked to admit to probate the will Of
Frederick Thorn of Amesbury avenue,
Streatham, who died leaving property
valued at $1,000. A day or so before
he died, counsel stated Mr.. Thorn had
paralytic stroke. He asked for q
piece of paper, and they gave an en-
velope to him. He wrote on the back
of 1t, in the presence of his wife and
two of his children, "All to mother. F..
T." This was Witnessed by Arthur
Thorn and Percy Thorn. The will was
handed up to his lordship, who remark
ed that it was probably the shortest
one on record. 1t was duly executed
and witnessed and he therefore pro-
nounced for 1t.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

See George III. Purchases ad in real
estate column of this paper in rela-
tion to free homesteads and r. r.
lands for sale in the Golden Valley,
N. d.
Absolute purity--is a quality worth
having IN ice. cream-ours is always
made that way. There's a chair for
you in our parlor Hanson & Wall,
230 Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

AT the annual meeting of the athlet-
ic association of the Fargo high school
which was held yesterday the follow
ing officers were elected for the en-
suing year: President, Leonard Kim
ball; secretary. Isabel Rose; treas
urer, Harry Erickson
Such an amendment" said Senat-
or Tillman during debate, "woulc
destroy the bill's meaning as the
meaning of the epitapf on old John
Skinn's. tombstone was destroyed. An
amendment was tackled to John
Sl<inn's epitaph. 1t consisted of one
word-4the word friend 1t was put
on in the dead of night. The epitaph
previous to the amendment read: He
did his best,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
SEED BARLEY
We have choice Manshury Barley, free
from foul seed. Also Beardless Barley
FARGO SEED House
FARGO, N. ID.

The bank clearings today were $S4,-
$4,000. For the week past the clear
ings We're $429,737.50, showing a slight
decrease as compared with the same
week last year, when they amounted
to $485, 1880
w. O.. Olsen has returned from a
ten days trip to Hunters Hot Springs.
FItais reported that Mr. Olsen II Vas III
q fair way to lose a bunch of money
on the Badger fight until some of his
friends saved him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

good printing job or job printing
is hard job to get-our job printing
always results in a good printing job.
Have Knight Printing Co. print it,
The local Lady Maccabees, assisted
by those of Moorhead, win hold a pub
lie initiation iii Stones shalf,t Juie ~.
Mrs. Lillian M. Hollister, supreme
commander, viii be present and de-
liver an address.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
EXACT COUNTERPART.

In the business department at
Aaker's Business College there is
bank, which is an exact counter
part of any bank as far as business
is concerned. Deposits are re-
ceived, notes are discounted, GER
tificates of deposits issued. bank
drafts sold, collections made for
student customers In the school
and for advanced students In busi-
ness rooms In schools outside of
the state. The A. b. G. Is mod
ern in its methods and does not
follow the text book method of 20
years, as some schools do.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Professor Robert Ogden Doremus,
the noted chemist, who died in New
York a short time ago, aged 82 years,
was well known expert on the eff
fects of poison. Professor Doremus
had been connected with the New
York college and the College Of the
City Of New York as instructor In
chemistry for nearly sixty years and
for more than forty-five years he had
occupied the chair Of chemistry In the
Bellevue Hospital Medical college. He
Iequipped the first laboratory In the
United States for instructing medical
students In analytical chemistry. AT
least $4,000 young men have been his
Students
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
CITY LOCALS.

Garden plants, Johnson & Peterson.
Good goods that are good-Dwight's
Golden Link -four.
Plants-All kinds of garden and
flower settings at Stanford's.
VIM. d. keenan, of Mohall has filed
a petition in the Office of the clerk of
the federal court for discharge from
bankruptcy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

| need not say who that person should
be-"
Job printing phone 791, Gross Bros.
Cook paints signs, Phone 925.
Ellen Terry is passionately fond of
cats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

come down and take the Chinaman's
order?'
Have Knight Printing Co., print it.
Have Glover make your show cases.
Erickson photos will not disappoint.
Al Johnson repairs everything at H.
f. Emery's hardware.
Gunther's candies nothing nicer-at
Fout & Porterflelds.
Bicycles and repairing at j. e.
Johnson's Cycle Supply House.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

The high school students enjoyed
programme of music rendered by
Nerhaugen's orchestra at chapel time
today. Tomorrow they will be ad-
dressed by State Senator Hanna who
will tell of his experiences on his re-
cent trip to Panama
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

A bicycle belonging to II. Ashel-
man was stolen in Moorhead last
night and the matter was reported to
the police in both Fargo and Moor
head. This morning Officer Pat Grant
discovered the wheel in the river near
the south bridge.
Miss Carolyn Patch, Los Angeles
girl lhas been appointed general sec
retary of the British American
YOUNG Woman's Christian associa-
ton in Paris. She is an accomplish
ed Hnguist and chiefly on this ac-
count was chosen secretary 3it
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

r. j. Pratt returned to Harvey
Wednesday evening after spending
several weeks at his old home In
Grandin!
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17
Chicago Forecast.

For Moorhead and vicinity and Red
river valley: Showers and cooler to-
night; Friday fair and cooler
Weather Conditions.
The low pressure centered over Col
orado and Nebraska yesterday is CEN
trail this morning over eastern South
Dakota, attended by showers and
thunderstorms over the British pos
sessions, Oregon, Washington Mon
tana, the Dakotas and upper lake re-
gion, with generally lower tempera-
lures, and it is raining this morning
at Calgary, Mlnnedosa, Bismarck and
Moorhead, and showing at Yellow
stone and Edmonton. Showers and
cooler are indicated for this vicinity
tonight, with Friday fair and cooler.
The barometer at Moorhead this
morning was 1855
Fl. w. Grasse, Observer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Get a Pocket Savings Bank at the
Savings & Loan"
Grecian women had very long feet.
joint when they remarry.
The o. w. Kerr Co, have two lots
on Broadway for sale at a bargain.
Have your cave troughing done by
The Klinsmann Co. Work guaranteed
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1906-05-17

Biscuits baked in eight minutes af-
ter turning on the gas in cold oven
of the Direct Action" range was a
feat witnessed by large number at
the demonstration of the range at the
gas office Wednesday evening. An
other demonstration will be made for
the benefit of those interested Sat
urday evening from to $3.50 o'clock.