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the statutes which governed the ad-
ministration of that province were still
held to be binding on the Bulgarian
government yet, regardless of the
laws OF nations, the Bulgarians have,
within the last three years, rendered
the lot Of the Greeks inhabiting the
principally virtually unbearable.
All the world knows that colonies
OF Greeks have been settled in eastern
Rumelia for many centuries, and that
these people had, even during the five
centuries Of Turkish domination. been
among the most peaceable and indus
trious of all the subjects of the Porte.
The cities OF Philipopolis, Stanimak
and Verna were the centers of these
Greek colonies, and their spiritual
needs were watched over by bishops
nominated by the patriarch of Constan-
tinople as separate from the bishops
OF the Bulgarian church, who are nom
mated by the Bulgarian Exarch. This
condition Of affairs was expressly
guaranteed under the terms of the
treaty of Berlin. When the Macedo-
nian troubles broke out in 1902, the
sympathies Of the Greeks In eastern
Rumelia naturally went out to their
brethren In Turkey, who were not only
subject to the misgovernment of the
Turk, but also to violent attacks by
the revolutionary bands led by the
Bulgarian Sandanski and his follow
ers. This sympathy took the form of
charitable subscriptions and meetings
expressive of such sympathy were held
In all Greek villages
The Bulgarian Macedonian commit
tees took unbrage at this state of
things, and succeeded IN inducing the
government to put in force the laws
passed with regard to public instruc-
tion in 1891, and hitherto never made
applicable to Greeks. which forbade
the existence of Greek primary schools.
compelled the Greeks to send their
children to Bulgarian schools, and ap-
propriated all educational and church
buildings which were the property of
the Greek communities. To appre-
ciate the enormity OF this wholesale
confiscation, 1t must be remembered
that these Greek colonies date back
to the seventh century before the
Christian era that the colonists were
among the earliest converts to Chris
tiantty that the churches and schools
had been in existence for centuries
before the Turkish conquest, and that
the Bulgarians themselves owe their
conversion to Christianity to the Greek
missionaries. sent up by the patriarch
of Constantinople. Not content with
the confiscation Of the church proper
ty, the Bulgars forbade the return of
the Greek bishops and when the
Greeks endeavored to prevent the
forcible occupation of their properties
by the mob--the Macedonian commit
tees destroyed not merely the churches
and schools, but all Greek property.
Thousands were rendered homeless
and were compelled to seek a refuge
in the country. whence their ancestors
head set forth to earn a living $4,000
years ago. Greek ships were de-
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Ryder correspondenee.

Ryder, N. D., Dec. 29.-To The
Forum: The Lutheran congregation
gave their Christmas tree entertain
ment at Krueger's hall Thursday even
ing. literary programme was rem
dered consisting Of songs and recita-
tions by the children, three numbers
by the male quartette, vocal duet by
Mrs. Holm and Miss Myrtle Lomen.
and an address by Dew. Guam. There
were two Christmas trees beautifully
decorated and the hall was also ap-
propriately decorated.
Rev. Guam held two services In the
church on Christmas day.
The Ryder social and dancing club
gave on Of their delightful social af-
fairs on Saturday evening in Krueg-
er's hall.
L. r. Rosberg is spending the holi-
days with friends at Underwood Nels
Hanson OF Benedict has, charge of the
Coal Harbor Lumber yard during Mr..
Rosberg' absence
Editor Lomen of, Benedict spent
Christmas here with his parents.
The Ryder Dramatic and Literary
club held q short business meeting Sat
urday evening at which time II was
decided to give another play at an
early date. The play selected is en-
titled Little Buckshot. The regular
meeting was postponed until wednes-
day next.
Il. e. Fredeen made trip to Minne-
apolis last week to purchase the mill
work for the big hotel.
ATTORNEY III e. johnson has been on
the sick list for the past few days.
Attorney r. L. Fraser is here from
Garrison
Rev. and Mrs. Casseil are the proud
parents sof baby boy which arrived
Saturday last.
H. p. Murphy. the popular manager
of the North star Lumber yard. Is
spending the holidays with friends at
Underwood.
Miss vella Baptist is visiting her
parents at Garrison. Cor. r.
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Alexander, N. D., Dec. 26.-To The
Forum: o. Fl. Marshall is spending
Christmas with his family on the
claim.
]. s. and q. A. Dunlava made a
business trip to williston the fore part
OF the week.
Mrs. Fuller was a williston visitor
this week.
Miss Mary Dunlava is spending the
holidays at home.
The dance at George Holmes We'd
nesday night was well attended and
"a fine time reported by those present.
Al pleasant evening was enjoyed at
school No. Q Thursday evening. when
Miss Dunlava and pupils entertained
their parents and friends with a
Christmas programme. The room as
well as the tree was tastefully deco
rated. After the programme Mr.. Ken
nedy addressed the teacher and pupils
in behalf OF the patrons. In conclu-
sion rsame for the school was dis
cussed. 1t was decidede to have the
patronse suggest name subject to
the vote OF the pupils. The name
Antelope Valley school was suggested
and the vote was unanimous in its
favor.
The new M. w. A. hall win open
next Thursday evening with q grand
ball. Cor. A.
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BUSINESS SLUMP
WAS WORLD wide
ALL BUT FOUR OF PRINCIPAL
COUNTRIES SHOW FALLING
OFF IN EXPORTS.

Washington, Dec. 30.-The United
States is not alone in the record OF
smaller imports and smaller exports
which will characterize the history OF
our foreign commerce in the year
about to end. OF the twenty-five prin-
cipal countries of the world whose
foreign commerce the bureau of stat
istics OF the department Of commerce
and labor records, all but Dur show
a falling off in exports and nearly
two thirds show falling off in i'm
ports.
In every country for which 1908 fig-
ures are available, with the exceptions
OF Argentina, Spain Greece and Swed-
en-, the exports OF 1908 fall below those
Of 1907, while in practically two-thirds
of the cases the imports Of 1908 also
fall below those for a corresponding
period in 1907. Omitting the United
States, the average monthly importa-
tion of tn more than a score OF prin-
cipal countries has fallen from $685.
000, 900 in 1907 to 1886, 200, 900 ini 1908,
and the average monthly expectation
has fallen from 1904, 100000 in 1907 to
S739 900, 900 in 1908.
It will thus be seen that the falling
of Of approximately $500 ZOO, 900 in
imports and perhaps $150.000,000 in ex-
ports In the commerce of the United
tSates during the calendar year 1908,
is merely part OF a general condition
which prevailed the world over. Prob
ably the falling Off In our own imports
Is larger, proportionately, than that OF
many other countries. Prior to the
financial depression which began in
october, 1907. the imports into the
United States were making an unus-
aeshadoyhi0oe 0oenumbereiwciiIik92 etAo
ally high record. ringing from $134, ,000,-
900 In December 1905, and S133, 000, ,00a
In March 1907. to 3125,000, 900 In Au-
gust, sos, 100000 In September and
Sill. 1.oo0. 900 in October. 1907. With the
reduction In activity In the manufac-
turers' materials, the importations fell
TO ss2.000,000 in December. 1907, $685.
100000 In January. 1908, and as low
as $S4,000,0 900 In May Of 1908, this per-
iod from December, 1907, to October,
1908, showing a lower record of i'm
ports than any other like period since
the calander year 1904. In October,
1908, however, marked increase in
imports occurred, and also in Novem-
Der, the total for the latter month be-
ing $104.00O.000 dollars and justifyink
an estimate Of s1,100, ,000,0 900 as the
total imports of the calendar year,
1908.
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Second DEALER
IN COAL FINED
). A. cHEsLEY, CONT RARY TO Ex.
PEcTATIoNs, DOES NOT PUT
UP FIGHT, BUT ADMITS THE
CHARGE DENouNcEs MEAS.
uRE AS DISCRIMINATORY.

J. A. chesley, the second coal dealer
charged with delivering coal to a GUS
toner without furnishing certificate
that 1t had been weighed at the city
scales as required by ordinance, did
not put up fight as 1t was half ex-
pected he would do at his hearing this
morning in Judge Ryan's court, but
admitted the charges and was fined IS.
the minimum penalty
According to Chesley, at the time of
his arrest he knew nothing of the or
dinance's violation. On inquiry, how
ever, he discovered that his men had
delivered the coal mentioned specific
ally In the complaint without furnish
Ing certificate. Their excuse had
been that to comply with the ordi-
nance would have necessitated a trim
Of q mile. Chesley denounced the or
dinance as a discriminatory measure,
which struck coal dealers hard while
other merchants were allowed to sell
their wares as they saw fit.
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spatched from the Piraeus to fetch
the refugees, some $1,000 OF whom are
now beholden to the charity OF the
Greek nation for their daily bread.
Anchialos, q town on the shore of
the Black sea which was burnt ana
pillaged by the Bulgars in August,
1906. has been replaced by Anchialos
on the shores OF the Gulf OF volo. Here
$50 houses shave been built by the
Greek government. each standing In its
little plot OF 100 square yards OF gar
den: while no less than 10000 acres
have been placed at the disposal of
the inhabitants for cultivation. Ten
miles to the south similar town
bearing the name OF New Philipopolis
has sprung up with upwards OF 1000
houses, built much on the same lines.
The streets are wide and well kept;
water is plentiful, and the villagers
have commenced to reap a good har-
vest in tobacco. In the neighborhood
Of Larissa a third TOWN has been
built, while a fourth and yet a nth
are In the course of construction in the
southern district of Thessaly.
Now these people have been driven
from their homes by the violence of
the Bulgars. They have seen all their
property confiscated in violation OF
the terms of the treaty of Berlin and
they have been welcomed with open
arms by their brethren, the Greeks.
But Greece is poor kingdom, and TO
take in her midst $1,000 penniiess refu-
gees has been a severe financial bur-
den. No less than 10000 acres of
land has been purchased by the Greek
government and placed on easy terms
at the disposal of the refugees. They
are advanced money for the purchase
of farming implements and cattle,
their houses have been built and are
to be paid for by annual instalments,
and for two years pending the con-
struction of these villages the refu-
gees have been supported by the state
and by subscriptions. The refugees
have cost the Greek government at
least S5,000,000 while the value Of the
properties confiscated by the Bulgarian
government or by private individuals
cannot be much less.
Here then is a clear case OF an
other flagrant violation of the treaty
OF Berlin. If Bulgaria Is adjudged
liable to pay an indemnity to Turkey
for the annexation of eastern Rumelia,
surely she should be compelled to re-
store to the subjects she has expelled
in violation Of the treaty of Berlin the
value Of the land and buildings she
has illegally seized.
On one point there appears to be alb
solute unanimity of opinion among all
observers, native and foreign, friendly
and unfriendly, of the new situation
in Turkey. Nothing can. set the clock
back again.
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PAGE corrssnondencs.

Page, N. D., Dec 2s.-To The For
UNI: Miss Mildred Shaw, a former
Page resident, but who. with her ia
ther, BENZ. Shaw and family, moved to
Deanton, N. w. F., last March arrived
here this morning from Randall, MINI,
where she has been visiting her sister
Mrs. Geo. Bates. Miss Shaw has spent
the past three months at Harvey, N.
D., teaching school and returns there
to continue next Monday. While here
she will be the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Brownlee and family.
8. 8. Hasbrook went to Valley City
Saturday evening returning to Page
this morning.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sem OF Erie
drove over from that place Christmas
eve, to spend Christmas day with Mr..
Senn's aged mother, Grandma Semi"
Mr.. and Mrs. sigurd Bjerken depart
ed Thursday evening for Kindred to
spend the holidays with Mr.. Bjorkins'
parents.
G. w. Dickinson and Jno Leach left
for Fargo Thursday evening to eat
Christmas turkey with the home folks.
Miss Dora Snider, who spent the
holidays here visiting relatives. return
ed last evening to her duties in Fargo.
Bert Haskins and wife and baby
came up from Fargo Christmas morn
Ing to visit with Mrs. Haskins par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Thompson.
for few days. Mr.. Haskins. who IL
instructor in penmanship at the A. c..
returned to Fargo last evening. but
Mrs. IL. will remain until Friday.
Monday at the residence Of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. w. Dickinson in Fargo. Leo
Woodward and Miss Luella Evans.
both of Page, were united IN the noly
bonds of matrimony. Both young peo-
pie are well and favorably known fcre
and all wish them a happy and pros
rerous voyage on the sea Of life. Miss
Hazen Woodward, sister of the .rroom.
a.tcEoeS the wedding ami returned
home this MOI ming. The ha2py cou-
pie are expected home Mon lay.
Wm. Stren.mel went to Minneapolis
Friday evening.
David Keyes, jr., who has been agert
in an elevator at Drake, N D.. arrived
nere SATURDAY morning ana is visit-
ing relatives ft re.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Fenton are re-
jUicing over the arrival of daughter
short time ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Sundstrom are
tht proud parents OF twin boys, wjlo
arrived there last Tuesday.
Cor. p.
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BALKAN AFFAIRS
At A STANDSTILL
AGREEMENT OF RUSSIA TO a
CONFERENCE WITH AUSTRIA
BRINGS A LULL-TURkEY
WILL SUFFER,

Atnens, Dec. 29.--There is a lull IN
Balkan affairs since Russia has come
10 an agreement with Austria regard
ing conference. No one doubts now
.hat a conference will be held and if IL
rs neld opinion is almost unanimous
tnat agreement can only be reached at
the expense of Turkey. Turkey IN
europe must go" is the slogan of the
Balkans, and the whiting procerss is
alreadye we'll under way. The position
OF Greece in the coming shake-up is
matter Of considerable speculation.
since she has been the civiIizing agent
IN southwestern Europe for centuries
ana has, at the same time, been the
FOOTBALL of contending factions and
races. Her claims in the conference
WILL 1t Is said, be considerable fac
tor The unanimous feeling of infuen-
tial Greek politicians on the question of
the proposed conference is that the
terms should not be restricted to the
recent action of Austria and Bulgaria.
The declaration of the independence
OF Bulgaria and the high handed action
OF the government Of King Ferdinand
Is not the only occasion within the last
Few years in which the Bulgarians have
deliberately violated the treaty of Ber-
lin, and such violations have inflicted
hardships on many thousands of peace
able citizens whost liberties and rights
were expressly safeguarded by the
treaty which is now coming up for dis
cussfon. l!rticle of the treaty of
Berlin provides that: Religious diff
ferences can be alleged against no one
as motive for exclusion or incapac-
lty as regards the enjoyment OF civil
and political rights. Liberty Of re-
ligion and Of worship is assured in all
creeds to all the Bulgarian subjects,
as well as to foreigners, and no re-
striction can be applied either to the
organization Of the hierarchy of the
different communions or to their re-
lations with their spiritual heads"
Five years later, when the statutes OF
eastern Rumelia were drawn up by
the representatives of the great pow
ers at Constantinople, these provisions
were expressly confirmed in article 3S6,
and in article $50 of the same statutes
It was laid down that: "No religious
community can be forced to introduce
into its schools any language other
than its own"
1t Is true that by acknowledging the
Incorporation of eastern Rumelia with
BulF- ria in the year 1856 the treaty of
Berlin was virtually torn to shreds, but
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Heaton, N. D., Dec. 27.-To The
Forum: John Tom left for Canada
Monday where he went to look over
the country with the intention of buy
ing land II he found any suitable.
G. Blaner Is on an extended trim
through the west and is now in Wash
ington visiting his son, Ira Blaner.
Mr.. and Mrs Ed Bank spent Christ
mas in McClusky the guests Of the
formers mother, Mrs. Baldwin.
The Christmas tree programme given
In the hall Thursday evening and which
was listened to by a very appreciative
audience, was simply splendid and re-
fiected great credit upon the children
and showed an endless amount OF work
upon the part Of those in charge of the
drilling. Mrs. II. c. Barber and Mrs.
e. e. Saunders both deserve much
credit. By actual count 225 listened
to the programme. .,. .
The M. w. A. initiated FIVE more
members in the fraternal work of the
order last Saturday night. The can
didate initiated were: Wilbur Young,
Ed. Kahl, l.. NJ Simmons, George
Malady, Claud Farrell. '
The Royal Neighbors of America will
meet the first Tuesday OF January and
will ballot upon a number of applica-
tions for membership. The members
are coming In fast and the camp is
flourishing In every way Those ex-
pecting to join should not wait to see
how the camp will pan out" but come
in, Join forces and be among those who
are making It success That is
where the Royal Neighbor part comes
in, in helping one another.
Miss Bernice Babber Is entertaining
friends from Darlington this week.
Miss Lydia Gussick is the guest of
r.. Prahg over Sunday: tvr'1 fs.r.
Mr. and Mrs. Luber OF Fessenden
are visiting the latter's sister Mrs.
Prang.
Ed. Smith and Ed. Bank visited in
Sykeston Saturday between trains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tritchler and son Fran
els were entertained at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs H G. Barber for Christ
mas dinner.
Even though Heaton is the very
best town along the line In every
way still a great many people thought
it would be good thing for a number
OF Heatonites to have a watch to
hang around them pretty closely along
about Christmas time, 80 among those
to be SO honored were Mrs. Ed. Bank,
Mrs. A. L. Hulburt, Mrs. H. c. Barber,
Miss Bessie Idso and Roy Idso, all
receiving beautiful gold time pieces.
Cor. H.
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Grandin Notes.

Grandin, ~. D., Dec. 27.-To The
Forum: Mabel Elliott returned last
week from a three months visit at Bu-
ford, N. d., accompanied by her grand
father, George Pratt, who will spend
the holidays at Thos. Elliott's.
d. A. Black left for Ontario, Can,
when he will visit relatives and friends
for about two months.
G. II. Haskins Ia spending the holi-
days in Illinois at his old homa
Jos. A. Olson 10 spending the hoii-
days at his old home at Belmont. N.
d. - "
Mrs. Jos Humphrey and Bernard II.
are spending q couple OF weeks at
Alexandria. Mimi visiting relatives
and Bernard win cab on others.
w. M. Clark took the train Sunday
night for New York where he win visit
at his old home for q couple OF months.
Train Dispatcher c. T. weisbrokea,
wife and daughter Of Grand Forks
spent Xmas with the formers mother.
Mrs. weisbrol5e
Curry Elltott ana w1Ds OF Milton. n,
D.. formerly Of thas place are SPEND
ing couple OF weeks with relatives
and old friends here.
AtNe10AG
acted business In Fargo Saturday.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Fagot, Dec.
rs, girl Both mother and daughter
are doing fine.
w. g. Van Burgan, a former mer-
chant OF this place. was shaking hands
with old fr4ends Monday.
Wedding cards are out for the mar
riage Of one Of our most popular young
ladies, Miss Alice Murphy, to Charlie
Hodgson OF ArgusvfiIe, who b also very
popular In ArgusvIlle, which rs to take
place Jan. 5 at the home OF the bride.
7. ]. clapp has bought the old Sher-
lock drug store building and VIII put
some necessary repairs on same az
once and move HIS hardware stock as
soon as possible into the building which
will make first class hardware store
and q great Improvement 10 the town
which Will be appreciated by ALL
Cor. O.
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HOW TO PREVENT IT.
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outside air sunlight
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aged Attorney Down, But Not Out,
Advertises Need Of New Clients

Lisbon, O., Dec. So.-.I can be ,o,na
= my ONCE from in the morning till
az night am anxious and wiling
2 work. would be glad to have .
snare OF professional work from ~
county" OF the
back OF this advertisement. which
appeared last week in colnnhiana @
county papers. is the tory of an old
mans night to overcome financiaI re- re-
verses and to restore his prestire "a
city. ms oI MS
- ATTY. W. s. Potts is one of the old
W legal practitioners in Columb,ana
30 county. He was for years editor Of
ne ONO Patriot, president of the
LISBON Business Mems association
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CHILDREN ENTERTAINED
Salvation Army Gave Christmas TpSs
For Poor Children Of City at
Barracks Last Niaht.

large number Of little children
were at the Christmas tree programme
given by the Salvation army last night
in the barracks on Second avenue
north. Each Of the poor little children
were given presents from the tree and
they were made very happy by the
nice things given them by old Santa
Claus.
A good programme constituted a
part of the evenings entertainment,
vocal and instrumental music form
ing a large part.
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COMMITTED
Deputy Sheriff Bingham Takes De-
nented Man From ArgusviIIe to
jamestown Asylum,

Deputy Sheriff J. K Bingham left
last night for jamestown with Hans
Peterson Of Argusville, who, yesterday
afternoon was committed by Judge A.
G. Hanson to the insane asylum. Pet
erson was adjudged insane by the
Cass county insanity commission yes
terday. His alteration takes the form
of a belief that someone is camping on
his. trail with the avowed intention
of killing him.
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and a leader in the affairs OF his city
and county.
Heverses came. Potts was forced to
make an assignment Of his property
Friends deserted him and took their
business elsewhere.
But Potts would not surrender. He
appeared daily at his of1ice, though he
waited for clients in vain. None came
He studied the situation over. why
not advertise?
Against legal ethics? Perhaps; but
friends had not dwelt on ethics in de-
serting him.
Which explains why all CoIumbians
county papers carried the next week
an ad which read:
I can be found at my Office from 3
In the morning till at night. am
anxious and willing to work"
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a parsnnaI hnnaai.

about the great merit of Foley's Honey
and Tar, for coughs, colds and lung
trouble, you never could be induced
to experiment with unknown prepara-
tions, that may conta. some harmful
drugs. Foley's Hone and Tar costs
you no more and has a record Of forty
years OF cures. II. H. Casselman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1908-12-30
hey foruatsd snay for the tuesreulo.s dlsr

it dispensary
HOW
DON'T discouraged be
which be
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before n
TO put paper and cloth In which have used
up you do other parts OF the body
WI
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be keptc nd
wen aired Allow as much
DON'T
which nature suppies-freah
DO IN the
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DO rest
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When the president enters the Afri-
can jungles he will go well shod. On a
quiet street in Washington, where he
daily plies his trade as shoemaker, is
the unassuming maker of what the
president considers the most service
able shoes on the market. Already the
shoes are completed and In the presi-
dents possession. They are strong,