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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-10-06
LID QUESTION is
AGAIN LIVE issue
COMES TO LIFE WITH A BANG
LAST NiGHT-AL DERMAN cLAPP
is CHAMPION OF THE NEW
MovEMENT--WHAT HAS BE-
COME OF THE LID7

Where Is the lid? That was the
question that was put up to the city
officials last night by Alderman Clapp
and this question was again made a
live issue in Fargo. The corpse was
galvanized into life by the following
resolution which was offered by Alder
man Clapp and seconded by Alderman
Hall
Whereas, 1t is currently reported that
certain houses Of prostitution are run
openly In this city In open violation
OF the law
Therefore be 1t, by the council, re-
solved
"That the proper executive officials
are hereby requested to rigidly enforce
such laws and that the said business
be suppressed in this city
Claims Lid Has Disappeared.
AS soon as his resolution had been
seconded Alderman Clapp was on his
feet to make a stirring appeal in favor
OF the resolution.
He did not make any bones about
| the facts of the matter openly assert,
ing that the lid was off, that the red
light district was In full swing and
that 1t was in this condition by the
suffrance Of the city officials of Fargo.
He stated that it was due to the
mayor to state that 1t was probably a
wide open town because the lawless
element took advantage of his absence
from duty while he was confined to
the hospital with a terribly painful
and nerve wracking disase. He said
that this was the first meeting that
Mayor Elliot had presided over since
his operation and that probably this
was the reason for the present condi-
ton Of affairs.
when the houses in the red light
district were closed up some months
ago" said Mr.. CIapp. sit was the gem
eral belief that they were to stay
closed and believe that they should
be closed The only reason that have
ever heard advanced for allowing these
houses Of ill-fame to run wide open
was that it was believed that 1t would
be q protection to the wives and
daughters OF the citizens Of the city.
believe that this Is a mistake and In
place OF its being protection believe
that when the city openly allows the
violation Of the laws that It simply
breeds crime
Mr.. Clapp cited q number Of cases
which he claims have occurred In the
past few weeks in which respectable
women have been insulted and out :
ragged on the streets of the city. and
claimed that this was due TO the ex-
ample set by the city in allowing these
houses to run openly.
I'VE are simply encouraging crime
when we allow this said Mr.. Clapp.
'Tt IL not necessary to allow these
houses to run at all. In fact it lis tine
spirit Of the present age 90 do away
with such places. Some OF the larger
cities Of the east have recently cleaned
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-10-06

principles of prohibition. 1t is a well
recognized fact that the problem in
which the citizens of North Dakota are
at present interested is the enforce
ment and support of the law. And as
their officials become more and more
active in this direction they feel that
their best interests are being more ef-
fectively served. The reform in this
state, is greatly in advance of the po-
sition assigned to 1t by the Ueland bill.
The league opposed this resolution
because the history of its passage
through the tenth Legislative assembly
shows that the foes of prohibition re-
garded 1t as a weapon suited to their
purpose. AS introduced by its author
in the house, la was amended striking
out its relation tc the constitution; but
the senate committee, of which Hon.
c. B. Little of Bismarck, a known,
consistent and determined enemy OF
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On hand Sept. 80 .......... 122,245.0.
Reports were also received from the
chief of police, chief Of the fire depart.
ment, police magistrate, water work:
accountant, milk and meat inspector
superintendent of waterworks anC
street commissioner.
Bids for Waterman.
The following bids were received
from G. w. Haggert for the construc.
tion of sewer on Fourth avenue south
| from Fourteenth street south to Eddy
court and on Fourteenth street soutI
from fifth avenue south to sixth avenue
south. Price per lineal foot for each
job, $1.29. Prizes per hydrant for ali
hydrants on each job, $6150. This
being the only bid the contract was
awarded to Mr.. Haggart.
Bids were received for the construc-
tion of a sewer on Thirteenth street
north from Third avenue north to
Fourth avenue north az follows: C. H.
Porritt, per lineal foot $1.15 Man
holes $54, catchbasins $BS. Porritt was
declared lowest bidder and was award
ed the contract.
Want Protection at Crossings.
A motion was made by Alderman
Stern asking that committee be ap-
pointed consisting Of the following
members: Mayor Elliott, City Attorney
Reser, City Engineer Crabbe and the
aldermen from the fifth ana seventh
wards to confer with Superintendent
Nicholson Of the Great Northern and
see If arrangements could not be made
fn hQUn a4
Tenth street crossing where the little
Schunke girl was killed on Saturday.
This committee was appointed and will
be ready to report at the next meeting
Of the council.
Will Force Lights at Crossings.
Alderman Stewart made motion to
have the light committee put in lights
at the Great Northern crossing at
Third street north, Roberts street and
Eighth street north and at the North
ern Pacific crossing at Fourth street
and charge these lights up to the re-
spective railroad companies This mo-
tion was carried.
sorkness Bill Turned Down.
DIR. Sorkness presented a bill for SIS
for expert services rendered at the
Bratz trial. After some debate it was
decided not to allow this bill the alder
men voting against 1t claiming that
they. believed the compensation paid
the doctor as city physician were suffi-
Client. On being put to vote 1t stood
as follows: Those favoring the pay
ment of the bill: tAmerland, Hall Clapp,
Powers and Marsh. Those opposing
the payment: Mills Tiebert, Stewart
and Hodges. On this vote the motion
to pay DR.. Sorkness was declared lost
Gil to pass motion carrying an appro-
priation.
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QUEER DEALS ON 'c4ANGE
ARE DEVELOPED AT TRIAL.

New York, Oct. 6.-Testimony in the
bankruptcy proceedings OF the ex-
Stock Exchange Arm OF coster. Knapp
g Co. has brought to light some queer
trading deals in which the firm partici-
pated.
According to Herbert v. Falk. mama
ger OF the brokerage Arm of Langley G.
Lawrence, orders to buy and sell the
same amount of stock at the same
price for the failed firm were usual
occurrence. Receivers Counsel III. T..
Stone has declared that many OF the
transactions did not take place at ell.
and had no existence outside OF the
two brokerage houses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-10-06

New York. Oct. 6.-The approaching
fall and winter seasons the devotees of
the automobile are seeking the loose
models in outer garments to be won
while enjoying the cold, bracing air.
This year, more than ever before, now
elites prevail.
One of the most popular of these now
elites is a fur lined coat covered with
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Of
In
Of
Inc cuffs are of Persian lamb.
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ANNUAL REPORT OUT
Statement Of Work at Edaeley SUBJ
Experiment Station for 1907
Has Been Completed.

The fifth annual report OF the Edge
~ sub experiment station for the year
1907 has just come from the press
and is being circulated. This report
shows that great advancement in the
facilities and work of the station has
been made during the year 1907 and
states in detail the experiments that
have ben carried on as an individual
station and in CO operation with the
department of agriculture. The PAM
phlet contains 28 pages Of valuable
matter for the farmers and is illus
trated with numerous cuts.
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Anderson, N. c., JeweIsr.
Barnes, Hector c., Automobiles.
Berg, Z. j., Tailor. ....
Brown, A. J. Co.. Decorator.
dc Lendrscis, The o. J. Co, ppt.
Store.
Denis, Oliver, Furs.
Dswey's Studio.
Dixon, The J. z. Co., Laundry.
Dakota Conservatory of Music.
Edwards, n. G., JswsIsr.
Emery, n. r, Hardware.
Erickson, 8. o. Studio.
Fargo Conservatory Of MusIe.
Fargo Decorating Co.
Fargo Lumber Co.
Fargo Plumbing q Hsatins Co.
FOut & PorterfieId, Drugs.
Francis, Millinery.
Globe Clothing Co.
Hagen, M. A., JeweIsr.
Hall, Scott, Shoes.
Harrington, e. j., Plumbing.
Harrington, Hubert, Hardware.
Hartstein, Bert Hardware q Fur
niture.
Herbst Ike, Dept. Store.
HoIdermsn, M. F., Millinery.
Joseph q Pinkus, Furs.
kinnear, Shoe Store.
Knight Printing Co.
Lennon. G. w. Co., Dept. Store.
Lewis, q. s., Feed Store.
Luser Furniture Co.
Lynch, The Frank Co, Machinery.
Mcdonald Drug Co.
Mckinney, William, Ladies, store.
Mezirow & Bruce, Millinery.
Moody, A. l., Dept. Store.
Monson Trunk q Box Co.
North Dakota Decorating Co.
NsmoravsI<y, Louie, .aiIor.
Olsen, w. o., Furniture CO.
Olson, 0. A., Dry Goods.
O'NeiiI. M. r.. Hardware.
Palace Clothing Store.
Patterson & Co., Millinery.
Peterson r. w, p. q M. CO., Music.
7iris, George, Cafe.
Porte Co, The, Printing.
RahiIiy, M. r. Millinery.
Roen, J. G Co. Ladies' store.
Rogers, C. ], Art Store.
shotwslI Floral Co.
Stern Alex 9 Co.. cioshins.
Stewart w. n. Harnsss.
lone Piano Co. Music.
sundbers, {. r. o Co. JswsIsr.
su anasn, 9. a. Co. Clothing.
Walker Bros. q Hardy, Printing.
Western Hardware CO, Sporting
Goods.
Wilssr, !. M. S. Drugs.
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Where Bullets Flew.

David Parker. OF Fayette, N. T., a
veteran of the civil war, who lost a
foot at Gettysburg, says: "The good
Electric Bitters have done is worth
more than Ave hundred dollars to me.
spent much money doctoring for a
bad case of stomach trouble, to little
purpose. / then tried Electric Bftters,
and they cured me. now take them
as tonic, and they keep me strong
and well" SOC at all druggists.
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OHiciaI Report.

This being the regular monthly meet
ing all OF the city oficials who have
monthly reports to make rendered
them at this meeting.
City Treasurer Laizure made the foi-
ber. August report
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temperance legislation, was chairman,
reinserted that provision and told the
house to take 1t that way or not at all.
This was done and the house vote
shows that twenty -five out OF twenty
nine avowed resubmissionists gave the
resolution their support.
For these five reasons especially the
league is opposing the reelection Of
the supporters of the Ueland bill and
its passage at the eleventh session of
the state legislature, and therefore
cautions all voters to find out how the
legislative candidates in their district
stand on the question and then support
only those who oppose the measure.
r. e. r. MILLER.
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out these districts entirely and have
found that they can enforce the laws
and have better cities, and appeal to
the council to pass this resolution"
Alderman Stern made a strong OBJ
lection to having the resolution put to
vote. He claimed that the matter
Of enforcing the laws was entirely with
the mayor who was the executive. II
the mayor did not have enough police
give him more police but do not die
tate to him in running his Office.
Alderman Cummins said that he had
been on the city council during five
administrations and he was positive
that the houses of ill-fame could not
be driven from the city. ''If you drive
them out of these districts where we
have them in one place and can regu-
late them they will simply fill up the
town blocks and get scattered so that
they will make twice the trouble that
they are making now" said Mr.. Cum
mings.
Alderman Stewart and Alderman
Mills did not believe that the council
should try to interfere with the work
of the mayor and declared that they
would not vote on the proposition.
1t was finally put to vote and the
roll call stood as follows Those vot-
ing aye, Amerland, Clapp, Hall, Hodges
Marsh and Powers. Those voting No,
Cummings and Tiebert. Those not
voting, Stern, Stewart and Mills.
Alderman Tiebert explained his vote
when his name was called by decIar-
ing that he was for the enforcement
of the law but he said that he be-
lieved that as these women were here
1t was better to regulate them than
to order them out and have them in
Testing every part Of the city.
Upon this vote the resolution was
declared carried.
Alderman Stern then made mo-
tion that the council would back UP
Mayor Elliott in whatever course he
saw fit to pursue in this matter and
this motion carried. The roll was not
called and several did not vote on this
motion.
Claims $3.50 Damages.
A claim for $3.50 damages was pre-
sented to the city from Joseph WinkeI-
bauer who claims that he was injured
on Sept. IL by stubbing his toe in a
depression in the sidewalk in front of
the Stone Music hall because of which
he fell and broke the thumb on his
right hand.
City Attorney Resser declared that
he had examined this depression which
was caused by the settling of the tile
walk in front of the Stone music house
and that he did not believe that the
city was responsible or could be held
liable and recommended the rejection
of the claim, which was done.
1t was near this same point that Rev.
Shaw, congregational Sunday school
missionary who lives at Minot, claimed
to have fallen and received injuries for
which he claimed damages. a few
months ago.
Official Report.
This being the regular monthly meet
ing all OF the city officials who have
monthly reports to make rendered
them at this meeting.
City Treasurer Laizure made the fol-
lowing report for August and Septem-
ber. August report
On hand Aug. 1........... s135. .461. .95
Total receipts .....-........ 2,01l.20
Total disbursements ..... 15,422.47
Left on hand Aug. 81. 122,245.6s
September Report.
On hand Sept ............ s122, ,o5O.es
Total receipts .......l........ 9.083.31
Total disbursements ...~... s.88S.97
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Murphx o succeed pupontf I

New York, Oct. Former Governor
Murphy of New Jersey Is to be the
new tender of the fioodgates of the re
publican oratory, according to an APP
parently well founded report about
headquarters and will assume his dut-
Ies today.
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double silk, which affords ample pro-
lection and is attractive in appearance
The broadcloth suits are always
practical and neat and many are
adopting these for winter wear.
A very attractive black and gray
serge with stripes running diagnally
has been designed and made by Bech-
off David and has attracted muchS at
tention.
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Second hand goods pongrt and sold.
q. q. Lally, B1o-512 F:rst avenue
north. Fargo. Phone s7z-L
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
HUGHES ENDORSED
New York Republican County Committee for Instructed
 Delegation.
COMMEND ADMINISTRATION
Taft's Letter to Parsons Removes All Open Opposition to the
 Governor.

New York, Jan. Ex-Governor Charles F. Hughes was strongly en- dorsed for the republican nomination for the presidency and the admnistra- tion of President Roosevelt was com mended in a resolution unanimously passed by the republican county com7 mittee tonight. The resolution further favored an instructed delegation to the Chicago convention from this state for Governor Hughes, which should use all honorable means to secure his nomi- nation until "he is either nominated or directs the withdrawal of his name from the consideration of the conven- tion.''
 The committee, under the resolution. pledges itself to do all in it's power to secure from congressional conventions and the state convention the adoption of resolutions instructing for Governor Hughes.
 The endorsement of Governor Hughes for the presidency had come up for consideration at two previous meetings of the county committee aNld on both occasions was laid on tlH table after warm debates. The action of the committee at that time was provocative of much feeling among the committeeman, and Secretary Taft in letter recently informed Congressman Parsons, chairman of the committee, that he did not desire his friends to divide his interest in any state that had 8 candidate of it's own and that he would greatly dep recate a contest which mperils re publican victory in New York in No- vember,''
 When Congressman Parsons called the meeting together shortly after g o'clock tonight Former Assemblyman Newcomb was recognized and offered the sub-resolution prepared by the committee appointed by the executive committee. In respect to the president 1t declared as follows;
 "Resolution, that we do hereby en- dorse the national administration of the republican party We believe that Theodore Roosevelt by his vigorous ad- ministration, lis virility, his broad hu- manity and his determined opposition to notorious abuses has won the hearts of the people; and that we do not only
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
WAS DELIGHTFUL CONCERT.
Mrs. Haesche and Miss Hall Give
 Concert.

Mrs. Haesche and Miss Hall Give
 Concert.
 One of the most delightful concerts given in this city for many a day was the recital of modern music by Mrs W. p. Haesche, soprano, and Miss Edna E. Hall, pianist, at Music hal last night.
 The program was very enjoyable one and afforded splendid opportunit, for both artists to be heard in recita work.
 Mrs. Haesches singing last nigh was delightful It seems no effort fol this singer to produce richness of tone and the sweetness of her voice is trul, charm at all times.
 Miss Hall has not been heard her, before in solo work, and she proved herself as much an artist in this al she has been as an accompanist. Hel work with Mrs. Haesche was as par of the singers own. There was representative audience present last night, and the entire pro. It is hoped that Mrs, Haesche ant Miss Hall will arrange another recita for an early date
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
HOUSE PRAYER APPLAUDED.
Chaplain Asked DeIiverance from
 Jingoism.

Washington, Jan. 29.-The most un. usual incident of applauding the pray. CT of the chaplain occurred in the house of representatives today The chaplain the Rev. pr. Henry N. Couden, barrel, had concluded when handelapping ane laughter were heard from varus direc tions, He said in his prayer:
 Good Lord, deliver us, we beseecl Thee, from the lingo, the demagogue the bigot, and all other undesirabl, citizens, and give us instead the pa triot, statesman the broad minded generous-hearted manly man, that Tn, Kingdom may come and Thy will b, done on earth as it is in Heaven, fo Chrst's sake, amen"
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
A BIG GRAY: EVENT.
The Vets" Turn Out Tn Big Numbers at the Dutch
 Supper.
MONEY FOR NEW coLoRs
Songs, Speeches, Monologues ana run at the Steinert Atheneum
 Last Night.

The Grays had a characteristic tlme last night, which expression IS simply short for everything that expresses good fellowship, geniality, renewing of old friendship and general gooo time. The event was Dutch sup per held at Steinert's atheneum. The Dutch" element included sausages, sauerkraut, ham, potato salad ana merely incidentally beer.
 The company gathered at the ar mory at 9 o'clock. With 1t was turnout of the veterans. They marched to the atheneum and sal down to a feast which competent committee had arranged. Among the veterans were to be seen many races that had not been seen at similar oc- casions for many years. persistent effort having been made to get as many of the veterans as was possl- ble out for the support and entertain | ment that followed.
 Most of the latter wore red neckties according to the usual Grays' custom Captain Edward L, Fox started the | entertainment after the company had successfully navigated through the supper. He read telegram from George Gordon, a long time Gray, whc regretted his inability to be with then and made reference to his right hand being "out of commission" This hac l to do with the time-worn custom ot 1 the Grays of not drinking with ths glass in the right hand.
 Gallagher's orchestra started the ball rolling with an instrumental SC I lection in which all joined. A drink l and the Grays cheer for the veterans 1 followed, The veterans followed ir l like manner Rising to their feet they 1 were seen to outnumber the Vets l three to one.
 An ovation met General Bradley as toast He said he got up in the morn | ing and took up the Journal-Courier l Colonel osborn, interrupting, said "Gentlemen, I can tell you you are 1 listening to a well informed man"
 
 Resuming, the general said he toos up the Courier in the morning to reat of tha Grays' dinner among the events coming with the day.
 He grows increasingly interesting, l said Colonel osborn, rising The general referred to the action as solemn and serious. "the way w always did" He said curiosity brough him last night to see how the boy: celebrated now as compared with thu way they did in his day. After tellini a number of stories that convulsed tn | diners. he referred to the company state colors and expressed hope fol more subscriptions toward a fund tha had been established to procure them The walters then supplied some | much felt wants There were calls fo | Let Her -Go-Gallag gher," referring rt | the orchestra, but Veteran John Gilsol |
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
EIGHTEEN TAKE EXAMS.
Many Candidates Out for Clerkship
 Position.

Thirteen candidates presented them selves to take the examination for the new clerkship in the town clerks office, in the aldermanic chambers last night. The examination consisted of questions in bookkeeping. The candidates were also examined in stenography and typewriting. Captain Jeremiah Dono- van, of the civil service commission, presided at the exam Chiefs Fancher and Cowles, of the fire and police de- partments respectively, and members of the commission were also present. It will be sometime before the ex- animation results will be known Five of the candidates were women and thirteen men.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
SPEAKS ON LINCOLN.

Charles M. Jesup of New York in Lampson lyceum last night delivered an address on Lincoln, the Citizen , The lecture took up the period of Lincoln's life before he became the great statesman and was interesting as being the time of his life about which less is known. MT Jesup was enthusiastically applauded.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
B0YERT0WN DISASTER
Coroner's Jury Demands Prosecution
 for Criminal Negligence.

Boyertown, Pa. Jan, S0.-The jury which has ben Investigating the disas- trous fire at Rhoads Opera house, in which 169 persons lost their lives, re- turned a verdict at o'clock this morn~ ing, in part las follows:
 We are of the opinion that Mrs. Monroe and the deputy factory in spector are largely responsible for the disaster on account of negligence. We request the prosecuting attorney of Berks county to arrest and, if possible, convict Mrs. Monroe, owner of the stereopticon machine, and Harry McC. Bechtel, the deputy factory inspector, on the charge of criminal negligence. "
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-30
STATE HON0RS MCKINLEY
Its Officials and Many Prominent Men
 Gather at Danbury.

Danbury, Jan, 29.-With all lights out. save one which shone on the flag draped portrait of William Me- Kinley, as it hung on the wall behind the speakers table in the banquet room of the Hotel Green, the 150 or more guests, who had assembled at the fifth annual banquet of the Con necticut Mckinley association, paid tribute to the memory of the martyred president of the United States, in singing one of his favorite hymns, Nearer My God to Thee" The scene was unusually impressive. The guests, represented nearly all the of ficers of the state, and prominent men from various parts of Connecticut, as we'll as guests of honor or national re- pute.