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Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

FOR sALE-House opposite the round house on South Broad street. Inquire on premises.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
LOST AND FOUND.

LosT-Book, between Dreamland and Van Wagenen's. Leave at Silver Belt office.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26
WANTED.

wANTED-Giri to do general house work. 145 South Broad, opposite Do minion hotel.
Daily Arizona silver belt., 1909-03-26

LoST-Tickets 4oS-4-5 to "The Tyro- lean Queen" Please return to the Globe Commercial store, as they are cancelled. Christie Penrose.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
GDOD GOVT LAND LEFT
n Mckenzie County There Are 7fs,.
i1s.fs Acres OF Homestead Land
Net Filed Upon.

Schafer Record; There are 7lg,17s.1s
acres Of land left in Mckenzie county
o1 which no one has filed. according to
latest reports OF the Dickinson and
Wiliiston land districts. 100000 of
these acres are included in the portion
OF the Berthold Indian reservation
which lies this side Of the river. and
ABOUT $4,000 more reserved as school
innds. OF the other 100000 acres. d
5000 per cent Is excelIently adapted
60 agricultural purposes; another large
part can be farmed profitably inas-
much as, though quite hilly, the hills,
y mas been found. "can be farmed on
both Sides,
The remaining area is the broken
prairie country near the rivers known
as the breaks" or bad lands" These
oad lands" are not bad in the usual
sense Of the term. They were SO nam
ed Dy the early French travellers be-
cause they were bad to travel through.
For the purpose which they were in
tended by nature /. e., cattle, horses
and sheep raising. they have been
round TO be unsurpassed by any other
section Of the state. AT present l6.-
Vo4 fat cattle. 1899 big. curly sheen
ana 4,147 sleek horses are browsing in
deep content on the nutritious grasses
which thickly carpet these hills and
couiees.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26

and decide that you rove her, tell her
so that minute.
Don't wait for her TO say Veg ar
'nc'--take u for granted tnat she is
yours
Commence Immediately 10 act as IL
she was your property.
"All women like to feel as If they
belonged to d man
The girl Will soon begin to take
your viewpoint Of the affair.
IT ought not To take any man more
than thirty minutes to win wife.
II the young. wornans relatives OBJ
Ject just ignore them.
III the girl and her relatives dee
follow them. Don't let them ret out
of your sight. They win soon capitu-
late.
Conduct the siege OF a girps heart
as yon would a battle or business
deal
lt "a certainly d fact that Generas
Hutchinson's philosophy worked ii fl,Is
case, He saw the beautiful Texaa e5rl
during the Confederate soldiers ras.n-
Ton at Memphis last month He IL.
duced Governor Patterson to assist ,,,na
PIX Al Introduction 10 the yotnn Iaav
Thirty minutes later he proposed ~
her and while II Ii not on record ahs
accepted him ~ ID fact thuv .gsva
married this week And b hapuIpr
conple never enjoyed . honeymoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26

buildings and are completing them
work by painting j. A. Burgum's resi-
dence, cottage and the buildings on bis
farm.
Mr.. John Bettscher entertained the
ladies aid Thursday. There were So
present including children and the
hostesses served q bountiful lunch for
all. The afternoon was spent in serv-
ing and the meeting adjourned TO meet
at Mrs. Louis Bettschen.
Tom Burgum moved his threshing
machine down to the A. r. Burgum
farm where his family are living this
summer.
Anton Ramstad left for Dickinson on
receipt Of a telegram calling him home
on account OF his mothers serious ILL
ness.
Albert F'arnharn is home after q two
months trip through the Canadian
Rockies, and the American Rockies and
is well pleased with his educational
tour.
w. G. Clarke and family leave this
week for Columbus N. D., where Mr.
Clarke has a position as depot agent
on the 500.
( c1lS WtCoA lS Spen0iHg some time
here with relatives, having arrived
from her claim near Bismarck after
spending the winter in wisconsin.
Miss Macarthur OF Moorhead and
Miss Robinson OF Hunter were the
guests Of Mrs. w. G. Gamble.
Mrs. Reuben Phillips who has been
on the sick list the past week is now
convalescent.
Harvesting Is almost over.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
METHODISTS OF
STATE TO MEET
ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE
HELD IN OCT. AT MANDAN
"A GROWING pENoMI-
NATION.

Mandan. N. ID, Aug 2s.-The an
nual conference OF the Methodist
church Of North Dakota win be held
An Mansan on October rs 70 is and
the proSram that Is being arranged
win fiji every available moment OF
time from the opening to the closing
hours.
This holding OF the conference In
AFandan this year win be unique by
reason of the fact that II viii be the
FIRST time i'm the history of the state
that II has been held west of the Mis-
souri river, although 1t was held in
Bismarck ten years ago.
This viii be the twenty sixth annual
session OF the state Methodists,
There are total OF 1eS members Of
the state conference OF which num-
ber about $50 viii be in attendance.
These pastors win represent a total
membership of about 10000 people.
Also they will represent 22o Sunday
schools with 10000 scholars and more
than $50 preaching places. They
represent denominational property
valued at more than 100000 in the
state. bringing with them over $780,
600 In cash and vouchers TO be dis
tributed at the conference to the var
ious causes and movements OF the
church.
The conference will be presided
over by Bishop Mcintyre OF St Paul
There win also be present such promi-
nent men as DIR. J. B. Hingley and
DR.. Edgar Blake OF Chicago; DR.. HON
or T. Stuntz OF New York; DIR. M.
G. Mason OF Philadelphia and several
others.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26

Arthur N. D., Aug. 24.-1so The Fo
rum; The old settlers here heard
with regret Of the death Of Judge Al.
g. Ranard of Washburn, N. d. He
was a resident in Cass county in the
early sos and was veteran OF the
civil war. member OF co. l, 22nd IN
diana, and served three years and
eleven months F1is company fought
in ell the important engagements or
the Cumberland He started with
sherman on his march 81
the sea and was captured at Keneshon
mountains june 2s, 1864, and was
prisoner Of war at Andersonvtiie untfi
Feb. ~, OF the next year. Judge Ra-
nard held the Office Of justice OF peace
for twenty-six years continuously, ex
cept the periods when he held the Of
flee Of county Judge and clerk Of
court. On account OF the vicissitudes
OF war life. he suffered from heart
trouble most OF the time. A stroke of
paralysis was the immediate cause
Of his death. He leaves a devoted wife
and two grandsons. Il. r.. Burnum
whose home he has always been with
his grand parents, and G.. b. Burgun
OF Arthur, M. d. and other relatives
and many friends and acquaintance
to mourn his departure The funeral
services were held at the Nj. E. church
OF which he was long d member; and
interment was made at the Conkling
cemetery, where bis two daughters
Ollie and May were buried He died
az he had liyed. III q firm belief and
abiding faith In saving Christ.
School begins Sept. 1s. The teach
ers engaged for the Arthur cghools
are the Misses Chapman, Of Pagevbgho
are Miss Chapman Of Page, Miss Harve
OF Keliog. Aann. Miss susie Adams
OF Hunter and Miss Bernice vosburg
Of Arthur All are normal graduates
and teachers of experience.
Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Fink. Hazel
and Dewey. motored down from Grand
Forks TO spend few days with their
friends here.
Mrs. August wilisie Of Wimbledon,
accompanied by her sister, Mrs Peter
son and little daughter, Cf Minnesota.
came home With Mrs. Bennett, Miss
Wagner and Miss Wilkie for d briof
visit with relatives here
Mrs. Theodore Kartes ana Izabeth
Of Oakes. NJ D, are spending some
time At the home of Mrs arte's par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs. a. Il Bureunn Mr. ana
Mrs j. a. Burgum drove to attend the
quarterly conference.
]. Fl Nesbft and men here spent d
month here beautlfying the exterior
and interior az different residences
here They have painted the homes of
Ruben Phillips A T. BglrRufn. 4 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
Fight WILL BE
CARRIED HIGHER
FOSTER COUNTY TAXPAYERS
ARE uNsATisFlED ON THE
COURTHOUSE BONDING
PROPOSITION.

Carrington. n. D., Aug. 26.-Despite
the fact that Foster county voted fn
favor CT bonding for the construction
OF 4 new courthouse and that this is
the sec9nd time the proposition has
carried at the polls there are breakers
ahead for the supporters OF the move-
ment An organization has been
formed TO commence q. suit TO entoin
the issuing Of the bonds, this organi-
zation being headed BY r. r.. Bradley
as prtsident: FL. s. Haivorson as vice
president and F. r. Cruden as secre-
tary snd treasurer. They propose 60
csrry the fight to ahe supreme court
IL necessary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
HISTORIC SPOT
WILL LIVE AGAIN
EARLY DAY FUR TRADING PosT
LONG ABANDONED, TO BE
SITE or NEW TOWN.

Mandan, N D., Aug. 2e.--F'ort Clark
the new townsite that is being plated
In Oliver county has an historic value
to the state of North Dakota that few
realize with the possible exception of
a very limited number of the pioneers
OF this section
It was named after Capt VIM. Claels
who was a distinguished offlcer In
the United States army. He was a
younger brother of George Rogers
From childhood he had been asso-
clated with the Indians and his career
kept him in close touch with 7hem
throughout his entire life. But the
thing that makes his name much moro
prominent and will keep 1t fresh ir
the memory of thousands of his c0un
tIyuten war his connection with The
Lewis and Clark expedition. when he
ard Captain Lewis in 1904 forged their
way Up the then unknown Missouri.
he present location of the new town
site was made a trading post and for
years some OF the leading fur. COM
panies made this place their principal
headquarters. The goods were brought
to them up the Missouri and they trad
ed with the Mandan, Sioux and Gros
Ventre Indians for hundreds of miles
around.
Burrows Replace Trails.
Even up to the year of 1881 the
old Indian trains, which long since
have been turned into the burrows on
many rich and fertile farm. could
be distinctly seen. There are those
living in Mandan today who can re-
member seeing those historic trails.
The old stone buildings of the fort
We're at that time also partially re-
naming, with their crude chimneys
but they have long since crumbled
away and only trace of them is now
left.
On the old site there still remains
the graves of the whites who died |
while living at the fort Old picket
fences used to surround these sepul- |
chres of the prairie, but they have
long since been burned.
Epidemic Wiped Out Village.
About 1893 Fort Clark was a thriv- |
Ing Indian village numbering about
5000 souls, but an epidemic, first OF |
cholera and then Of smallpox, broke |
out and only about fifty remained to |
tell the tale. The fort was then soon
Desolate and practically forgotten for |
now so many years, it again Is about |
10 be reared anew Located but
short distance from the old site on some |
of the finest land in Oliver county, |
may its present builders not hope to |
make Of 1t a city equal in inhabitants |
10 what 1t was some sixty years ago. |
It Is situated on the west bank of thel
and the land stretched back
N gradual slope. The farming |
country is unexcelled IN this section
1f North Dakota. Right through the |
heart OF the city them ighty engine OF |
he white man win be moving along the |
lorth branch out of Mandan along one
of the old trails where the Indian used |
Q tramp his way to the post or ride |
mis- Indian pony
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
Barrie News.

Barrie. ~. D., Aug. 24.--To THE
Forum: Harvesting il about all over
and the farmers are not as well sat
isf1ed with the outlook as before they
got into the fields
Rev. Dysert spent Sunday afternoon
at the Power farm. and had the pleas-
ure Of meeting Major and Mrs.
Scott, who are spending the sumner
there.
All the tFreshing rigs are getting
ready and by the end of this week
some Of the farmers win know how
much money they viii have to spend
on automobiles.
That dreaded scourge. swamp fever,
is breaking out on some or the farms
here. but veterinaries seem to be able
to stop It,
We are having frequent rains which
has been the means of q good deal
OF wheat growing in the shocks.
Rev. Dysert preached to a good
audience ON Sunday morning and In
the evening there were a great num-
Der out to Christian Endeavor. which
was led by Dell Allen. Cor. B.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
WEED MAY SUCCEED mHARo
Conneeticut Man Likely to be Named
Assistant Secretary Of commerce
and Labor.

washington, D. c., Aug. 2s.-One of
the matters Secretary NageI win take
up with President Taft at Beverly this
week will be the appointment Of a
successor to Ormsby McHarg assist !
ant secretary of commerce and lahnr
Mr. McHaTg will resign on oct. /
ana win engage in the practice of
law with a New York firm. While
there are many aspirants for the posi-
ton. IL Is believed that Theodore Z.
weed Of Connecticut, former private
secretary Of ex-Secretary straus. now
ambassador to Turkey, stands the best
chance OF the appointment. Mr.. Weed
IS considered q protege of Postmaster
General Hitchcock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
R. R. MAIL CLERKS
Will ENTERTAIN
VIcE-PREslDENT or THEIR Ma
TIoNAL ORGANIZATION At
JAMESTOWN ON SEPT. ID.

jamestown, N. D.. Aug. 26.--Extens-
I've preparations are being made by
the local branch of railway mail as
sociation for the entertainment of p.
J. Schart, vice president OF the organi-
xation, who will be here on Sept. IA
for a brief stay.
A conference will be held with the
commercial club in the next few days,
when smoker and possibly banquet
will be planned in Mr.. Schardts hon
or, and arrangements made for taking
him on trip about the city and the
surrounding country.
Mr.. Schardt comes here from Grand
Forks on trip including all of the
northwestern states. The tour in
cludes the 10th, sth and 9Th divisions
of the organization.
The local brancn now has As mem
bers and it is their hope that the
coming visit will result in greater
harmony between the clerks and the
commercial organizations of the coun-
try.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
File COMPLAINT
FROM HETTINGER
!. $. G. c.MusT DECIDE WHETHER
sAWDUsT IS LUMBER, AND
IF NOT, is " FuEL2

Chicago, Aug. 26.---Is sawdust lnn-
Der, and, If not, is 1t fuel?
These are the questions which will
have to be answered by the interstate
commerce commission In passing up d
complaint filed In washington. ID. c.,
on Monday by u Wisconsin concern.
The Plummer Co, giving its address
as Milwaukee, shipped q carload OF
saw dust 70 Hettinger, N. d, and was
charged by the Great Northern railway
at rate equivalent TO lumber.
The concern insists that sawdust Id
entitled to be classed az fuel ana de-
mands reparation for the alleged over
charges amounting to $3180.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
BARBER's BOARD MEETS.
Forty Applicants For Licenses Ex-
arnined at Minot Meeting.

Minot, N. D.. Aug. 2s.-President AL.
EclSler of the state examining board
and Secretary Ed. S. Richardson of
Devils Lake examined. over. forty ap-
plicants for BARRIERS certificates in the
city yesterday. The applicants were
from all parts of the state and the
examination given them was tho
rough one, Today the board went to
Williston, where they are holding an
examination there.
The BARRIERS OF the state since their
recent organization, which was per-
fected through the work and energy
of President Eckler Of this city. are
taking more interest in the work and
are living up to the rules which re-
quire examinations and other qualifi-
cations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
COURT CLERKS MEkr.
Second Annual Session Is Held at
jamestown With Good Attendance.

Second Annual Session Is Held az
Jamestown With Good Attendance.
jamestown. n. D.. Aug. 26. - with
practically every clerk of the district
court in the state in attendance. the
second annual convention OF the clerks
OF court OF North Dakota opened here
Tuesday morning at the courthouse.
The meeting closes this evening. In
addition to the business meetings
which will be made notable by the
presence of several prominent speak
ers, the entertainment programme
promises much to attract the visiting
officials.
An auto trip to spiritwood lake.
known as one of the most popular re-
sorts in the state. is planned for
Tuesday afternoon. The trip will
close with 1sh supper in the evening
and return trip by moonlight. The
convention viii be closed with launch
trip on the James river.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
- pooR rARM coNTRAer.
Ward County Will Erect BUILDINGS to
Cost SAYS.

Minot, N. d., Aug. 2e.-The county
commissioners this afternoon let the
contract for the buildings which are
TO be erected on the poor farm to EN-
NETT and Bartleson of this city for
S9,775. The plans were drawn by r.
T, Frost and the buildings will be ex-
ceilent ones. According TO the plans
the new structure will be of brick CON.
veniently arranged for the use Of ~
occupants. Separate rooms are nro-
vided for the superintendent and his
family. The contractor will start the
work at once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
SCHOOLHOUSE AND
CHURCH DAMAGED
TERRIFIC WIND AND HAILsToRM
LEFT DESTRUCTION in ITs
PATH NEAR sALFouR.

Balrour. N. D.. Aug. 2s.--A terriac
wind and haiistorm visited this Sec
tion last night. The schoolhouse was
badly damaged and the Catholic
church moved from its foundations.
Lumber was scattered broadcast and
many homes were damaged. Telephone
wires are down and reports are coming
from the country slowly 70 the effect
that many farm buildings were de-
stroyed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26

niocd he was nearly exhausted when
the hospital was reached. Gangrene
se1 an and the doctors in hopes of
savanS une young mans life annpu.
sated MS les. He rallied for 4 time
put his vitality had Deen over taxed
a'y the great loss OF blood and was not
suancient 70 withstand the shock ana
ne died from the effects.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
Another Rinder Accident.

Denhoff, NJ D.. Aug. rs. ~ Henry
Jorgenson. aged 10 years while rid.
ing on the front trucks Of bindar
being operated by his father, got one
Of his feet caught in the eveners in
such manner that he sustained very
painful Injuries. The lad was brought
TO this city and several stitches were
necessary to close the wound Blood
poisoning was feared for a time but
he is now out of danger.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
CANDO WANTS A
MILITIA COMPANY
EIGHTY or IT'S YOUNG MEN ARe1
PREPARED TO ENROLL fN
THE GUARDS.

cando, y. p, Aug. EFF 4 new bat
TALON II to be established III North Da-
kotas candO VIII be In the 'front.' rank
with ala application Tor company. 4
petition n being circulated, and Ifber-
aliy signed asking that cando ID
made Eaie home of one of the new
companies OYER eighty young men 81
the city have sisn8fled khelr Intention
NJ Joining should tlse city be granted {
company.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26

ToM sMITH WAS kIlLEn.
Well knewn Railroad Contractor Met
Death Near elendivs. Asoat.

Grand Forks. n. ~. Aus. 2e.--Ton
Smith, who has been engaged with
Pat Mccoy in the railroad contracting
business for a number Of years, and
who was very well known in Grand
Forks. was killed st Glendive, Mont.
in an accident The remains VIII be
taken to Sc. Paul for burial.
No details As 10 the manner I'm
which the accident occurred have
been received as yet. but it Is sup
posed II was some kind OF q railroad
smashup. Mr. Mccoy. who resides in
Grand Forks. win attend the funeral.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
500 BRAKEMAN IS
KILLED AT HARVEY
WELL KNOWN RAILROAD MAN
RUN OVER AND DEATH RE-
SUITED SHORTLY AFTER
ACCIDENT.

Minot. N. D., Aug. 2s.--Word has
been received in the city Of the death
OF Jack Brennan, a well known brake
man on the 500 road who was run
over at Harvey last night Brennan's
arm and leg were cut or and he was
badly bruised. His death occurred a
short time after the accident.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
FARMER MEETS
HORRIBLE DEATH
GEORGE r. HERLoz or BOW
BELLS KILLED WHILE DRlV-
ING BINDER IN FIELD.

Bowbells. N. D.. Aug 26.--George
P Herloz, a prominent farmer living
i've miles west of this city, was killed
while working in his field. Herloz
was driving his binder when the team
became frightened and ran away,
dragging their unfortunate owner for
over a half a mile. When the team
was stopped Herloz was in a dying
condition and death ensued within a
few minutes. The deceased Is well
thought of around here and leaves
two sors and four brothers, all OF
whom are well known in Bowbells.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
GLEN uLLlN MAN ktLLEo
Ranch Hand Met With Aceidsn3 That
Cost E4lrm Hia IL

Cost Han His Life.
Glen u1Iin. ". D.. Aug. 26. Nicholas
Jones' who was in the employ of
Clias. Bohnae on his ranch rweneg
flve miles north Of Glen Ullin. met
with an accident that cost him his
Life. Mr.. Jones went into fhe field ia
the forenoon after load of hay, tax
ing with him ia shotgun, which he
carried loaded on a hay rack. and
while driving over 4 rough place the
gun slipped through the opening ifi
the rack and III some manner was
discharged, the entire charge entering
his right les and knee. The flesh
vas torn sway and the knee Joint WAS
blown to pieces and he bones above
the knee were splintered Ma was
brcught 70 flae Glen tJlIin hospital as
soon as possible, which was probably
three hours or more. ana as nothing
bad been done to check the now 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
sTREsT cARs RAISED $500.
Put Only Three Towns IN ths state
Are Affecfad.

Bismarck. nj D. Aug. 2e-The STATE
board Of equalization raised the as
sessmenf of street railways $500 per
mile 81 q meeting Monday. There are
ohiy three cities In the state, Grand
FORKS. Fargo and Valley City, that
are affected bv the raise, as the road
10 this city il owned by the state and
is not subject to taxation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
EASY FOR M'cuMBER.

Ray Recorder: The Hon. p. ]. Nc
Cumber appears to have very much the
best Of the senatorial situation as IL
stands at present Unless that wing
OF the republican party known as the
insurgents can rear us UP more sat
isfactory Moses than has vet been
mentioned, Mr.. McCumber will have
things pretty much his own way
In the coming senatorial campaign
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
HAVE a row MILL.
EiIsndale Believes Prospects Of sscur.
inc One Are sriuht.

Eilendale. N. d.. Aug. 2s.--J. G.
Webster Of Cresco. Ia. who for the
past twenty years has been engaged
In the manufacture OF tow. spent a
couple OF days In Glendale and vi
cinfty cooking UP the prospects for
flax straw. Finding usually good
fibre, ne has decided to put in tow
mill here this fall and tells the farm
ers that he win pay them yt.75 per
ton for their straw delivered at his
mill and that they will be serving
their own interests bu cutting their
flax as low as they can so it win keep
well and be easy to get at when winter
comes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
PECULIAR ACCIDENT.
Rider Gets Caught in Path Of Sickle
When Horses Run Away.

Ryder N. D., Aug. 2e. Charles
Wefkert was a victim Of one of the
most peculiar binder accidents Of this
season. One Of the reins had become
cought under the end of the tongue
and with the idea OF loosening IT, ne
walked out towards the horses on the
tongue. After proceeding in this
manner several feet the horses be-
came frightened and started running
Weikert was thrown from his place
Ia front Of the siclxIes and one Of his
legs was caught IN the sickle guards.
The limb was broken and badly cut
up In several places.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-26
THE RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS
VIII Hold Special Msssins at Bic.
manck Today

Bismarck, N. D., Aug, zs.-There win
be another special meeting Of the board
Of railroad commissioners al the once
of the secretary at the capitol this afts
ernoon. The board win pass on
number Of bonds that have been re-
ceived from elevators, fiour mills ana
grain warehouses. and win transact
such other business as may come he
fore them at that time.