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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
Railroad Notes
Devils LAKE MAY
GET G. n. SHOPS
GENERAL MANAGER GRUBER
QUOTED AS MAKING IMPoR-
TANT STATEMENT ON
INSPECTION TOUR.

Devils Lake, N. D., May 17.-General
Manager j. NJ. Gruber and party Of
the Great Northern railway officials,
passed through here on their way
west to the Butte division where they
will make an inspection OF the i'm
provements which are being COM
pleted at that point. Mr.. Gruber is
quoted as saying 1t is the intention o&
the company to enlarge the shops at
Devils Lake, as with the amount of
new power that is being drawn upon
for use in connection with the handl-
ing OF passenger and freight traffic,
the local shops will be found entirely
inadequate to take care Of the neces-
sary repairs to rolling stock and mo-
tive power.
That car repair shops are to be es-
tablished at some North Dakota point
is almost an assured fact, as with the
amount of rolling stock which is be-
ing increased each year with the open
ing up Of new branch lines and ex-
tensions, the shops at st. Cloud and
the smaller shops at HHlyard, Wash,
are taxed to their utmost. Devils
Lake seems to be the most likely
place where shops OF this description
are to be istaHed, as the company
holds enough real estate here with
out the necessity OF expending more
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

last year but last year 1t was unusually
early. Outside the Red River valley,
in the northern part of North Dakota,
they are finishing the seeding of wheat
and oats. There Is plenty Of time for
the planting of barley and fax. Local
showers have recently prevailed in
North Dakota and the farmers are
feeling in good spirits. The acreage
in Minnesota is about the same as last
year, while In North Dakota there is a
slight increase, and in Montana large
increase. Conditions in Montana are
excellent"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
MANY HURT IN
WRECK ON 500
TWO HUNDRED YARDS OF TRACK
TORN UP IN ACCIDENT EAST
OF COURTNEY.

Valley City, N. D., May IA wreck
occurred on, the 500 just east of
Courtr~y Saturday, which might have
resulted disastrously. Through spread
ing or defective rails two day coaches
and the emigrant sleeper left the
track while the train was going at a
high rate of speed. All three coaches
and the mail and baggage coaches
went into the ditch, one car lying
thirty feet from the track. The Pull
mans and the diner remained on the
track
Many people were bruised and
scratched, only three seriously. Two
hundred yards of track were torn up
and traffic was blocked.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
N. P. PURCHASES
Land At WILTON
DEVELOPMENT OF Ignite COAL
FIELDS is EXPECTED TO FOL-
LOW CONSTRUCTION.

The Northern Pacific railroad has
filed with the register of deeds deed
for thirty and one-half acres in
the town of Wilton, which it has pur-
chased from w. P. Macomber for the
terminals of the new line to be built
across the country from east to west.
The land is in Burleigh county, south
of the town and will be used by the
road for it's buildings and sheds. The
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
Ness FINISHES TERN
Man Who Conducted silk Industry aA
WheeIoeE is Now q Free
Man, W

Deputy U. S. Marshal c. N. valen-
tine,ts at Grand Forks today where he
went to release ]. G. Ness, who has
been held in Jail for the past six
months, having been convictd at the
winter term of federal court here on
the charge OF using the U. s. mails
to defraud. Ness lived at wheeiock
and advertised in southern papers, to
sell silk at three yards for rs cents.
In filing the orders skein silk was
sent out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

object of coming to Wilton is to de-
velop the coal mining interests, and
will result in building up a mining
town. When this road is. completed
there will be few quarter sections Of
land in Burleigh county more than
twelve miles from a railroad
1t Is the intent OF tfe road to build
from Mckenzie north to Wilton. and
make a complete circle of the county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

money for site, and which is at pres
ent lying unimproved Just west and
north of the round house. Such a
shop would mean the bringing Of
many families here, and it is earnestly
hoped that the intention of the COM
pany win be fulfilled.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
OUTLOOK IS GOOD
FOR BUMPER CROP
INCREASED ACREAGE IN WHEAT
SHOWN sY REPORTS or RAIL
RoADs--ALL ARE OPTIMISTIC
FAIR WEATHER WILL REPLACE
DAMAGE CAUSED THIS SPRING.

Optimistic reports on the crop condi-
tions Of the northwest are given out
by the land departments of the rail-
roads reaching this section OF the courl ]
try. While conditions could be better.
the tenor OF the reports lead to the
hope Of an exceptionally good crop, If
the weather is right the rest OF the
season. Seeding In some parts Of the
country has been delayed from week
to ten days but 1t is not thought any
harm has been done. The general sit
uation is good In the Red River valley
and in southern Minnesota. The fol-
lowing reports are made by the rail-
roads:
The Northern Pacific Railroad Co.
The seeding of wheat In Minnesota
and North Dakota is practically com
pleted. The area is about the same
as year ago, with some increase, west
of the Missouri river. The season has
been very late and on that account the
wheat in terminating has taken deep
root, but as yet shows very little
growth. The ground is In excellent
condition, especially in the Red River
valley, where 1t has often been very
wet in the past. This year the ground
is dry on top. The seeding of oats and
barley is under way while fax is not
touched yet"
Good for Southern Minnesota.
Chicago, st. Paul, Minneapolis &
Omaha Ry Co. THE general report
is a little backward. Conditions are
good, except in the territory west of
the Missouri river, in Nebraska, where
there is great need for good rain.
The season is about ten days late, but
continued favorable weather will coun-
terbalance any damage done from that
cause. Conditions are about normal
and they are certainly better in south
ern Minnesota than for five years past
The corn planting is up to date"
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
Co. "The seeding of small grain in our
territory, which comprises generally
southwestern Minnesota and the north
ern part of South Dakota is completed
condition. Warmer weather and more
rain are needed"
Along the Great Northern Line.
The Great Northern Ry. "The seed
ing is all done in Minnesota, and the
farmers are busy with their corn. The
ground is in fine shape and the early
sown grain is already UP and is look
ing healthy and strong. The same con-
ditions prevail in South Dakota and
Iowa. In North Dakota the seeding
is over in the Red River valley except
for fax and late barley. The conditions
are especially favorable in the valley.
The season is two weeks later than
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
PAINT THAT IS PAINT

The Mound City Horse Shoe Paints
have been on the market for the past
thirty years always proving honest
and satisfactory. 1t covers well and
does not peeI a guarantee with every
can. we handle 1T N. ID. Decorating
Co, 306 Broadway, Fargo
Have knight Printing co. print IL
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
CONVOCATION OF
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
TWENTY-sEcoND ANNUAL MEET
ING OF PROTESTANT EPIsco-
PAL CHURCH IN ". o. WILL BE
HELD AT eETHsEMANE, MAY
23, "a, AND Is.

The twenty-second annual convoca-
tion Of the Episcopal church of North
Dakota will be held at Gethsemane
cathedral, Sunday, Monday and Tues
day. May %, "a and 25. This will
bring 10 Fargo a gathering of more
than 100 lay and clerical delegates of
the church, and in addition a large
number of women workers, delegates
representing the guilds and branches
over the state of the Woman's Auxil-
iary to the Board of Missions.
Bishop Mann will deliver his annual
address at the service to be held at
the cathedral next Sunuay night. Pre-
cedlng the service there will be an
organ recital of half an hour. by
George Edwards, the cathedral organ
ist, and Ernest Orchard, the director
of the choir, is preparing other musi-
cal features.
The coming of the convocation on
the same dates fixed for the Nav Mu-
slcal festival, during which Mendel-
ssohn's great oratorio, Elijah, will be
sung by especially engaged soloists
and chorus of 125 voices, delegates are
anticipating some real musical treats,
one of which will be David Bispham,
the distinguished baritone, who will
appear on Tuesday night. The pro-
gramnae of the convocation is as fol-
lows:
Sunday After Ascension, May %.
1880 a. m.-Holy communion.
$3.50 a. m.-Morning prayer.
IL a. m.--Holy communron and ser-
mon.
4:30 p. m.-Sunday school service
and awarding OF the Sunday school
banner.
p. m.-Evening prayer. with
bishops annual address.
8 p. m.-Call to order of convoca-
tion; appointment of committee on
credentials.
Monday, May "a.
1880 a. sm.-Holy communion.
$3.50 a. m.-Morning prayer.
10 a. m.-Call to order: organiza-
tion; appointment of committees:
reports, etc.
IL m.-Missionary prayers; adjourn
ment until 10 a. m. Tuesday.
1880 p. injecting of Woman's
auxiliary.
7.SO p. m.-Clericus meeting.
Tuesday, May rs.
1880 a. m.--Holy communion.
$3.50 a. m.-Morning prayer.
10 a. m.-Business session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
SECOND HAND STORE.

New and second nand goods, house,
hold furniture of all descriptions, at
about half price or less. Gasoline
stoves, china, in fact everything for
the home or office. j. G. Lal1y. First
avenue north, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

OUR DOLLAR 2oX"
or cut flowers contains special value.
Try it. You will be delighted. Phone
s70-J. Fargo Floral Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17

Many weak, nervous women have
been restored to health by Foley's
Kidney Remedy as 1t stimulates the
kidneys so they will eliminate the
waste matter from the blood. Impuri-
ties depress the nerves. causing ner-
vous exhaustion and other ailments.
Commence today and you will soon be
well. Pleasant to take. n. HI. Cassel-
man. ss
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
New Session tasxs ssere.

A supply of the popurar edition or
the 1909 session laws has been received
and copies may be had at The Forum
office at ST. per copy Orders by mali
will be given prompt attention.
The Forum Printing Co.. Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
Monday, May "a.

1880 a. m.-Holy communion.
$3.50 a. m.-Morning prayer.
10 a. m.-Business session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
Webster Hotels New GAIA.

Mrs. 4. p. Thompson mas taken hold
of the cafe at this popular hotel and
is serving an excellent noon day meal
and suppers for csc and other meals
a La carte.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-05-17
MODERN WALLPAPER

Our stock Of wallpapers is the most
complete to be found anywhere come
and make your selections while the
stock is yet new we handle all
kinds of decorative materials--burlaps
Lincrusta, Walton and deco
ratfve feathers. etc. N. D. Decorating
Co, 306 Broadway, Fargo. Phine 6s9.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04

The Angel Of the Crinea
IN IN
Autumn
kndvoiced Nightingale
wealthy Engshman
invalid
miles Of
in
soothing filled
health impaired
publicity $4,000
subscriptions soldiers
British shall
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04
The Wheat Crop.

During the past 25 years the wheat
crop of this country has increased
from an average OF 465,0000G0 bushels
a year for the five years, 1SS0-S4, 10
an average of Goa. 000. 900 bushels a
year for the term 1904-0S The rate Of
increase has been only 40 per cent.
During the same quarter century the
average corn crop has increased at
the rate of G7 per cent from LOGO. 900.
900 bushels 10 about 2,670,000,000 bush
els. We produce 1.000,000,000 more
bushels Of corn now than we did p
years ago. which is nearly equal to the
increase in the wheat crop of the
whole world and nearly six times the
increase in the yield of our own wheat
fields.
1t is not TO be inferred that we have
changed our diet and passed from the
consumption of wheat bread to hoe
cakes. In fact, the use of cornmeal as
food for humans has declined. lnas-
much as our population has doubled in
the period referred to, our wheat crops
ought TO have grown correspondence
larger; but they have not. and instead
have increased at a rate less than half
our increase in number. The simple
explanation is that in farming, as in
other industries. there is more money
to be made out of finished products
than out of raw material. The pioneer
| frontier farmer who raises wheat on
cheap lands does so because it is a
ready money crop; being small cap
italist, and probably owing for the land
he cultivates, he must have the quick
est possible returns. AS civilization
catches up with him the one time
Ifrontiersman turns to raising corn,
which he converts into horse flesh,
beef or pork, in which form the crop
will give larger profit than it would
mer raises cows from his corn he
would advance his product yet one
other step; and in the form of butter
and cheese the crop would bring still
| better returns.
| The immensely of our hay crop and
the increase of our oat crop to double
the former output confirms what has
| btt1 Sulu dDOFt. lie
quadrupling of our barley crop might
be taken as a reflection of the increas-
ed consumption of whisky and beef
which is not so commendable Of all
cereals wheat is the least important
as a money maker Aside from its
use as breakfast food, it is the basis
of only one finished product. -four; and
the difference between the cost of this
finished product and the raw material
from which it is made is very small
The total value of the wheat used By
1855 flour mills in this country il
1905, according to a census report, was
$456, ,503 and the value of the fioul
made thereof was S4S0,25S,514. The
difference was less than per cen
and after allowing for the miller's pro
fit there was very little left to add Il
the wage fund.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04
The Argus Daily Short Story
In the Rose Garden-By Virginia Blair.
copyrighted, 1909 by Associated Literary Press

wnen tnlngS are out, ana tIe SHOPS
are SO far away-so. while she made
an omelet | few into your garden
and-ard few back and no one was
the wiser"
Il saw you," the Rev. Beverly in
formed her, land thought you We're
Il thief"
oh There was little gasp. at
did look like it, didn't it? But, you
see. have brought the money" And
the silver glIttered on the sill as she
spread it out before him.
NO" the Rev. Beverly protested;
you are perfectly welcome to any
thing you care to take"
"Oh. but you must''-there was a
note of alarm in her voice-"because
| should feel as if had stolen if l am
not allowed TO pay"
He was smiling down at her. "You
can pay me by giving me rose from
your garden" he said
why don't you have roses Of your
| own?" she demanded.
He sighed. Il hardly dare allow
myself the luxury 1t is cheaper to
| raise ones vegetables than to buy
them. and Il clergyman in a small town
| has to think of expenses"
Il suppose" doubtfully, that your
salary is not large:'
NO, but there are donations" His
eyes twinllled.
Such as roses?" She was laughing
up at him. The moonlight touched her
hair with gold. The pulses of the Rev.
Beverly began TO beat.
May l come over some time and
walk with you In your rose gardens?
he asked.
"Come now" was the quick re-
Spouse.
He went, and it was the beginning
of Friendship.
lie is lovely" Constance confided to
her aunt, who had come up to hel
rieca's colonial mansion for the DIR.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04

1t WAS Oh the tniId night of the new
moon that Beverly Alden. musing on
his sermon in the darkness of his
study, beheld from the window some
thing white moving in his garden.
rs the Rev. Beverly's garden was
vegetable garden. he thought fearfully
of something sinfulIy trampling. on his
Succuient salads. and he rose hastily.
Standing just behind the window shut
ter, he decided, however. that horse
would be shorter. a dog taller. and he
did not believe in ghosts.
He went into the hall. took his hat
from the rack and stepped softly over
the threshold.
AS his footsteps sounded on the
gravel of the path the white object
moved from the middle of the garden
and fed. He heard the click of the
gate and then silence.
Hum" mused the Rev. Beverly
and bent over his lettuce bed. a
thief" he said as he Strengthened up.
The next morning Il fuller investiga-
ton showed that there had been depre-
dations of onions and radisheS. But
the ministe" said nothing to his house
keeper. Common thieves did not come
Garbed in white nor We're they OF slen-
der outline and graceful.
The Rev. Beverly had no unusual
powers of penetration, but it had not
taken him many moments to decide
| that the spoier of his garden was n
woman.
"But why'-he debated the next
night as he finished his sermon-"why
| should woman steal-a lady. l am
sure, by the grace of her carriage
why should she steal my little onions
and my lettuce:"
| But all the wisdom of the Scriptures
did not answer his question. And after
| his sermon was finished he again
turned out his light and sat in the
, darkness of his study.
And again, as he unused, he saw a
patch of white at the end Of the gar
den. Brcathlcss he watched. and closer
and closer came the ghostly figure un
til it stccd just beneath his window.
1 Then a voice said, 81 have come tt
pay you for the vegetables"
|, "Ohr' His usual readiness of speech
had forsaken the clergyman. ''Oh, !
beg your PARDON
"No, you needn't beg it, the voice
said again. 81 picked some lettuce
and things last night, and here is tn,
money. 1t wasn't a very conventional
way to go to market, but we wanted
a salad, and
The Rev. Beverly, peering over tn
sill, caught the sparkle in her eyes a
she made her half apology.
"You needed your salad late" h
said dryly.
"Ah"-her little laugh rippled out
"think of my predicament! Some pee
pie came from the city hungry. an
there was nothing in the house bu
eggs. You see, am such new house
/ keeper-we came only yesterday-an
Susanne. my maid. forgets to tell Ii
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04

drink the waters You may join me,
and will give you your lesson as we
CO.
$50, with the freshness and quiet
Of early morning on the streets of VI
emma, we would walk to the Kursaal.
/ reciting and Herr Forester correct
ing. illustrating the proper method and
laying down precepts. His colleague.
Laube also took the waters and often
accompanied us. They would discuss
fine points in the actors art and did
not always agree. The discussion
would become warm These two clev-
er minds. striking fire against each
other, taught me much
"As the day of the test rehearsal
drew near became painfully anxious
and redoubled my efforts to acquire
fitness for the stage. In my room.
until late at night. would practice
accent. intonation. gestures and dra
matte action. | thought OF nothing
else. Upon that rehearsal ! felt that
my destiny depended.
"Well the day came. and | played
my part, TREMENDOUSLY at first. but with
sEoN H., Gut vi tllt ipi ~
two aspuants | was selected for the
stock company"
The following anecdote !,l-.trates the
firmness to which, in Il large measure.
Heinrich Conried owed his success.
Once upon Il time. in the days when a
certain well known theatrical man.
now dead. reigned at minor play
house, the manager and the millionaire
proprietor of his theater strayed on
the stage while Heinrich Conried. then
stage manager. was experimenting
rehearsal of I comic opera. The In
truSiOn of the two men was disturbing.
The chorus gicgled. The superS be-
came restless. There was moments
pause. Then the stage manager. with
out preface, gave an order, Ladies
and gentlemen, you will so back to
your dressing rooms
The theatrical manager and the mil
lionaire in surprise asked Heinrich Con-
ried why the rehearsal had stopped.
ut will stop" he said. until the
stage is clear. During rehearsals this
is ray territory and nobody has right
to invade it. When you retire we will
go on
The visitors retired
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04

Miss Alice NJ Robertson of Musko
gee, Okla, is the only woman in the
country at the head of a postofTice
of the first class. The place is worth
between $500 and $4,000 a year, and
many politicians think it too profitable
ticians are said to have exerted their
influence TO have her displaced, but
the rule to retain all postmasters with
good records prevented their succeed
ing. She has just been reappointed
for another four years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04
is, indeed, one in thought, in hope, i'll
patriotism"
Two Messages.


The two mayoral messages delivered
in the city council last evening, Mayor
Schaffers valedictory and Mayor Nc
Caskrin's salutatory, proved interest
ing documents. The retiring eXecu-
tive devoted his parting words to a
|tion and business-like discussion of
municipal affairs. A more comprehen-
|sive document, dealing with a success
full administration and making clear
the problems, financial and otherwise,
that face the city. has not been pre-
|sented TO the aldermen before in many
Years.
Mayor McCaskrin's inaugural was
pleasing in its nature, modest, conserv-
alive. yet promising every effort to
continue the city's onward march, and
seeking by harmonious action on the
part of the council and the cooperation
of the industrial and commercial bod
les of the city and the citizens gen
orally, TO take up and put forward to
ultimate success every move that
promises to make for Greater Rock
Island. In speaking of the achieve
mentS that have characterized the
city's progress i'll recent years, Mayor
McCaskrin refers enthusiastically to
the raising of the $4,000 Greater
Rock Island industrial fund as an evil
dence of what may be accomplished
| by united and determined effort. He
makes numerous recommendations, al
together worthy of the councils thought
and action, and the consideration of
the public in general.
The tone of the incoming mayors
message indicates a good beginning,
and it is needless to say that he will
have the cooperation he invites in all
that pertains to the upbuilding and
progress of the city.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04
Humor and
Philosophy
THE EIGHTH WONDER.
D. DUNCAN ~. SMITH

Solomon I'm all his glory
Was not-maybe he was glad
Decked out like the spring creation
That are now the latest fad
He had reason to be thankful
For favor such as that
That he didn't round the diggings
Have to wear a new spring hat.
Think Of Solomon, whose wisdom
Has been handed down to fame,
Sitting on his throne majestic
With his head in such a frame!
And If any Of his ladies -
Had come sailing into court ,
Thusly rugged i fear next morning
Would have found him one wife shorS
Say. was ever in your knowledge
Doings in the name of art
Like the newest thing in headgear
That is designated smart"
Such a riot of disorder
Thrown together without plan
AS the punches being paid for
Under protest by the man?
It's as though some straw and ribbons
In an earthquake had been caught
And the mighty forces working
Had the jumbled headpiece wrought
And had topped it off with feathers,
Fruits apd blossoms or a bird.
Striving with a zeal misguided
For the height of the absurd.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-05-04
Why the Indian Wanted a Desk.

\ story is told of Quanah Parker,
one of the old Comanche chiefs. Par
lier had been extremely valuable in
bringing the ComancheS into friendly
relations with the whites. He found
himself getting on in years but without
any property, and his white neighbors
thought it would be a good idea to col
lect money TO build him Il house. They
lid this, and when the house was
ready they told him, and he went to
tee it.
There is no furniture here" he said.
What do you want?" they asked.
He replied he wanted this and that
and added. Il want a big desk-a great
big desk"
What do you want that forT'
well" he said. Il want to go i'm there
and sit back in my chair and put my
feet up on that desk. and some one
will come in and knock at the door
and say, is this Mr.. parker?' Yes.
I want to speak to you And I will
say. oh. go away; I'm busy today
Delineator.