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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-28

We are sorry to say that we could
not interest ourself In "The Twin
Brothers" They simply courted the
nme girl for several years and kept
the poor thing wondering which was
which. and, though she finally marries
0De, she win have sneaking idea to
the day Of her death that she ought to
have married the other It's down
night mean to bother a poor girl in
that way, and we shall simply say
mat the covers Of the book seem to be
worth about 30 cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-28
Down Below.

Down Below.
satan-Well, how do you like 1t
heref
New Arrival-I'm getting used to 1t,
and, on the whole, I'm glad that can't
get out. because If l went home my
wife would kick because l smelled Of
smoke.-New York Press.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-28

The lover Of the wild and weird and
mysterious win read every line Of the
book entitled "An Interview With a
Smoked Ham" We did not lay the
book down after starting it until we
had reached the last word, and the
taste OF smoked ham still fingers In
eur mouth. If you wish to know the
Joys and sorrows of being an unapDre-
giated ham don't miss this book. You
VIII feel just as we did on reaching
the end-resolyed to treat the ham bet.
ter In future.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-28
A Poser.

A Poser.
Il have the best Of intentions"
"Indeedw
"Yes." ...
"Where do you keep themT
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1909-03-28

4 person In respondent mood and
boxing for something to cheer him up
can find 1t In a little volume entitled
The Catacombs Of Paris" There Is
a mingling Of skulls and jokes that is
really restful. The fun Of the whole
thing Is that none Of the skeletons
know who they were, but Smith may
be Jones, and Jones may be Brown.
We have for the moment forgotten the
Rame Of the author, but be Is desery-
ing Of thanks just the same he
might have called 1t a book Of solemn
thoughts and thus deceived the public.
We predict popularity for work en-
titled "Hannah's Lover" Hannah is
the daughter Of the president of the
cabbage trust and Moses, the lover, is
one Of her fathers cabbage raisers.
The couple fall in love, and notwith-
standing the efforts Of the old man
Noses escapes assassination, state pris
On and three or four other things and
comes out all 0. K. and is forgiven in
the usual fashion after saving the IA
theE from an avalanche In the Alps.
One ought to begin the book just after
eating hearty boiled dinner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
THINKS PLUMBING
is TO BE BLAMED
W. j. PRICE APPEARS BEFORE
CITY COUNCIL SEEKING lNvEs-
TIGATIoN INTO WORK THAT
WAS DoNE-TEsTs WILL BE
MADE.

Expressing the opinion that an in
ferior class of plumbing could doubtless
be blamed for large amount OF the
sickness in the city, especially the
diphtheria that is prevalent in a mild
form, w. j. Price appeared before the
city council last evening and asked
than an investigation be made.
1t was the opinion of the speaker
that a lot Of old work, done many
years ago, that is not in keeping WITH
present day methods and is far from
sanitary. Mr.. Price stated that he APP
peared before the council as private
citizen, tax payer and father looking
for the best interests Of the community
at large.
Alderman Stewart held that a
plumbing inspector was needed and
offered a motion that the city attorney
prepare an ordinance creating SUCH an
Office.
Immediate action impressed Alder
man Clapp and he suggested that the
board of health and engineer look into
the conditions in the schools and to
remedy any defects.
Alderman Powers suggested that
clean sweep be made and that the
board Of health and the city engineer
be given power to inspect and test
plumbing all over the city, taking such
action as is deemed necessary with a
detailed report to the council at the
next meeting when the matter of an
inspector will be taken up.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

tog,Nther in the Following election gave
Burke a reelection by small major
ity. BY this quarrel in the republican
ranks, the normal republican majority
of 10000 to $4,000 was overcome for
the head Of the democrats ticket.
Some of the democratic leaders In
the state think that Burke's agility as
a stump speaker is sufficient to win
headed observers do not believe Burke
can turn The trick again. The sena-
torial appo intment has weakened him
in his own party. The press comments
and public utterances of democrats
who have c4ommented on the senator
iaI appointm emit are mild -eside some
Of the sentiments privately spoken.
And the insurgent republicans have
learned that to elect q democratic gov
ernor means the appointment Of a
democratic senator or congressman
in case Of a vacancy, and they do not
altogether relish that. So unless the
republicans make a serious mistake in
their nominations next year, it is pref
~ certain the state will swing back
into the republican ranks from top to
bottom.
This outlook is not especially pleas
ingg to democrats who have been hav-
ing a share of The patronage for three
years. Hellstron, warden Of the state
penitentiary, is said to have aspira-
tons TO succeed Burke, but it is known
that older line democrats have not Civ
en- him much encouragement. But If
there should come a test Of strength
between an up-to-da-te democrat and
a conservative, there might be chance
for the nomination OF Hellstrom, pro-
vided Burke is not a candidate.
No PIums for OId-Timers.
The old timers believe they are en-
titled to first consideration in party
councils. They point to the fact that
Cashel of Grafton carried the banner
for the state democracy In the lean
years, before some Of the later leaders
were heard of; that Cole, Purcell and
Bangs and others worked hard to keep
alive any embers of democracy for
years. They say, also, that when the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
Railroad News
MOTT RESIGNS
FROM The N. P.
IMMIGRATION AGENT WHO HAS
DONE MUCH TO BUILD UP
NORTH DAKOTA WILL
QUIT JAN. 1.

St Paul. Dec. 7.--CharIes w. Mott,
immigration agent for the Northern
Pacific road, who has held the position
sixteen years, win retire from the SER
vice Jan. !. Mr.. Mott will take a long
rest and has no definite plans for the
future. Mr.. Mott has been so long
Identified with the work OF settling up
the territory west and north of Min
neapolis that he has a wide acouaint-
ance through the country. He has
been instrumental in locating many
thousands OF. settlers in Minnesota, the
Dakotas, Montana and the Pacific coast
states.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

pIums are given out, Hellstrom has the
best patronage in the state as warden
loL the penitenitary; McAndress is
state parole officer, with a good salary
and expense account; THOMPSON. a
practically unknown quantity in the
party councils of the state. gets the
coveted plum of ALL the United States
senatorship; while they who have been
boosting the cause for years have had
little II anything, in the way of sub
stantiaI reward.
| Cashel overcame a republican ma
Jorlty in Walsh county and was elected
to the senate. Duis did the same thing
IN Grand Forks county, and Purcell In
Richland county. 1t is their idea that
some Of the new fellows should go out
and get a reputation.
Whether or not Burke will be a can
didate for reelection, is a question that
must first be settled before the demo-
cratic leaders make their battle plans.
1t was reported some time ago that
he would not be a candidate for the
goyernorship, but would make the race
| for the supreme court, under the nom
partisan supreme court bill passed by
the last legislature. But the state con-
stitution, apparently, shuts out the
governor from becoming a candidate
for any other Office during the term for
which he is elected. So il would seem
1t Is case of the governorship or
nothing with Burke. 1t is not believed
he desires to make the race again.
There are three places to fill on the
supreme bench next year, and a demo-
crat viii doubtless be elected to one of
them. Popular opinion is that Fisk of
Grand Forks will be renominated and
reelected for the full six-year term.
Fisk was elected four years ago,
when John Knauf was nominated at
the jamestown convention and defeat
ed at the polls. Fisk Is looked upon
as good judicial timber, and 1t is be-
lieved many republicans will favor
him for the place.
But there are two other places to fill
for which there is likely to be a strug-
gle of some proportions. Judge Ellis
worth Of jamestown, one of the APP
polntees when the bench was increas-
ed from three to five, viii be candi-
date Whether Judge Carmody win
run Is not known, except by few in.
innate political friends. Judge Ed
Burke of the district court of the fifth
district is being groomed for the place.
Judge Goss Of the Minot district has
been mentioned as a candidate. but a
late report says he will not run.
In the western part of the state
many lawyers and republicans would
like to see Judge Crawford OF the tenth
district run, and he may be a candi
date. The general opinion is that one
democrat and two republicans win be
chosen
II the reports of reorganization OF
the democratic party are reliable. there
is possibility that the radical dem
ocrats and the insurgents may flock bv
themselves in state matters. looking
10 an organization that will control
state patronage, and that the oId-line
democrats may join the staIwarts and
the less radical insurgents in a sim
Her combination.
This would pretty nearly eliminate
the democracy as a party in the state.
and would mean two political organiz-
atoms formed solely along state lines
and fighting for the offices.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
AGAINST THE STRIKE.

Mandan. N. D., Dec, 7.-E. r. Stein
brueck, editor OF The Nord Dakota
Herold says
The public sentiment is against the
strike of the railway switchmen for
the reason, that their demand for a
raise is out OF proportion and far
above the limit Of justice. Other rail-
road officials with greater responsible
ity and under bond, do not draw as
high a salary as the switchmen are
clamoring for.
The switchmen ought to give bond
from now on. We cannot see. how
men who claim to be honest, men
who have entered a bargain to per-
form certain work for, a certain re-
enumeration, can have cause for a
strike, as long as their wages are
paid.
If the bosses broke the bargain and
cut the wages down below the level
Of mutual agreement at the time of
hire, it would be different. The bosses
would commit the injustice. There
would be just cause for a strike.
To try and force the bosses by
putting them in unforeseen calamity
for the object of squeezing more
money out of them than is coming to
the hired men, is the crassest despot-
ism on the part of the latter.
If that is a sample of the character
of socialism the people are fore
warned.
If 1 were a union man and were
put into inconvenience and starvation
by the order of the union leaders,
while the switchmen really did not
want to strike, I would say ''to hi
with the union"
The union is alright in a just cause.
The union is all wrong in an unjust
cause.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
SPECIAL EXCURSION
TO The WEST

The Columbia Land Co. has ar
ranged for a special car to leave Far
go, via. Northern Pacific r. R., Satur-
day morning, Dec. IL, stopping one
day each at North Yakima, Seattle,
Portland and Hood River, then to
Stanfeld where is situated the Fur
nish-Coe Irrigation project, in which
a number of North Dakotans have
purchased lands. These are high
grade fruit lands, being unexcelled by
any in the country.
A sleeping car with modern equip
ments, including electric lights, has
been chartered by the company. so
that sleeping accommodations and
meals will be furnished to those going
on the trip.
Full particulars will be cheerfully
given on application to the office of
the company in the Fargo National
Bank building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
N. D. DEMS OUT OF STEP
Continued from page One

In the hands Of progressive leaders,
such as Hellstrom, warden Of the state
penitentiary; McAndress, who fell
heir to the democratic News at Fargo
through a fight among the stockhold-
ers, and other democrats Of the up
and coming kinds, who have not lost
their usefulness to the cause Of radi-
callsm through too long acquaintance
with Alex Mckenzie and Jud LaMoure.
Many old-line democrats are said to
be on the list prescribed, although it
IS not known yet who will separate
the sheep from the goats. George z.
Duis Of Grand Forks, state senator
and former mayor, is said to be far
from radical enough to suit the ad
vanced democracy. Ed Cole of Fargo
is said TO be too close to the CoHser-
natives. When the democratic house
is finally put in order, according to
the reports that have reached here,
there will be few of the old wheel
horses left. The banners viii be borne
entirely by new men, advocating the
cause of the new democracy.
Can Burke Win Again.
Whether the old liners will be shut
out without a struggle remains to be
seen. What patronage the democrats
have enjoyed has come from family
duarrels among republicans. The nor
mai democratic strength in the state is
perhaps 10000 votes. Against this the
republicans have total vote Of Co.
600 to 10000.
But the election Of Burke, through
the factional differences in the repub-
Iican party growing out of the James
town convention in 1905 and the per-
sonal fight made against part Of the
republican ticket by the state w. c.
T. T., gave the democrats an oppor-
tunity to build up a state machine by
the judicial distribution Of patronage.
The failure of the republicans to get
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
1t Blooms in the Mems League for
Woman Suffrage.

1t Blooms in the Mems League for
Woman Suffrage.
New York World: Knighthood is
yet in flower when a Mems league for
Woman Suffrage can be organized to
champion the movement to secure the
ballot for women. The names enrolled
under the new banner of chivalry in
dictate the substantial nature of the as
sistance the league may be expected to
render. Including in the list are
prominent men of Affairs, labor lead
ers, college professors and politicians.
Have the republican party workers
who have enlisted shrewd eye TO
the future usefulness Of women's votes
in rolling up majorities?
The character of those who have
allied themselves with the ladies in
their fight forbids levity. The suffra-
gist leaders have undeniably made an
important gain in obtaining the active
services Of the men to forward their
movement. In these, as in their other
tactics, they have shown a wise poll
cy of Cancellation. contrasting with
British suffragist methods, which APP
pear designed solely to ALLEVIATE sym
pathy.
The ladies must, of course, be pre-
pared TO divide honors when the great
victory is won. Doubtless there will
be glory enough to go around. That
result, however. is still some years re-
mote. Before 1t is attained shall we
have the spectacle OF mems anti-suf-
frage league formed in unchivalric
opposition to this crusade for the re-
lief Of distressed womanhOod from
political disabilities? Surely, no true
knight, no GaIahad or LaunceIot.
would embark on so unl1indIy an err
rand.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
CLAIMS SLIGO
DAMAGE OF CITY
MINNIE {. WOODWARD FILES Al
FORMAL cLAlM--noRsE SCARED
AT CONDITION or ElGATH ST.
SOUTH OFF FRoNT-RoNE I'M
FOOT is BROKEN.

The city OF Fargo win be defendant
In another personal injury suit at the
next term of district court, unless some
settlement is reached with Minnie T..
Woodmark- and such a thing, 1t Is
said is quite out OF the question. Claim
for personal injury on the part OF Miss
Minnie f. Woodmark, I'm which the
city is held liable as result of the
condition Of Eighth street south be-
tween Front and First avenue south
was last evening read before the CITY
council and in the regular course Of
affairs referred to the city attorney
for investigation.
The claimant sets forth that with
her daughter, Ella, she was driving
along Eighth street about dusk on
Nov. z. That the gentle animal be-
came frightened at the building ma
terial. threw her from the rig. result
ing in broken bone in the foot. for
which the city is asked to separate
from $1,190. T. H McEnroe is attor-
ney for the claimant.
Following the disposition OF the
claim, Alderman Clapp and Tibert
stated that they didn't believe that the
contractors used sufficient precaution
and failed to follow the ordinance in
many instances.
Alderman Bowers, as a representa-
tive Of the contractors then related
some Of the propositions which build
ers are up against in their work. The
ordinance which was read by the at
torney states that walks shall be fenc-
ed Off where a work is being done.
This is often avoided in order to ac-
comodate traffic and then more space
is used on the street. The matter was
disposed of by ordering the street COM
missioner to see that the ordinances
were enforced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
SOUNDS "DRY" BATTLE CRY.
John G. WOOIIsy Says All Christians
Should Fight Saloon.

Chicago, Dec. John G. woolley.
former presidential candidate on the
prohibition ticket, took occasion to air
his belief that the dry" party has
outlived its usefulness and that the
saloons can only be driven out by the
united effort of Christian people of
all parties, in an address last night
before the Sunday Evening club.
THE prohibition party did magnifi-
cent work for WHILE" said Mr.. Wool
ley, but the trouble got to be that
there were five times as many prohi-
bitionists in the democratic party as
in the prohibition party, and sevral
more times as many OF them in the
republican party"
Mr.. Woolley said that the fight
against the saloon will ultimately be
won. incidentally ne said the women
could hasten the day If they were per-
mitted to vote.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
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Developing Railroad Business

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
House FLY COSTLY PEST.
It's determination Would Save Nation
SIC, ,0O0, 900, Doctor says.

New York. Dec. Twenty billion
dollars would be saved by the United
States If the house fly were externi-
mated, according to DR.. Daniel ID.
Jackson. sanitary expert and repre-
sentative OF the New York water po-
luton committee.
DIR. Jackson. la a statement, says:
"On the basis of our present know1-
edge estimate that two years might
be added to the average human life in
this country by tie elimination OF
transmission Of disease by flies. This
would mean q saving Of about $780,
GOO. o00, 600"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
FEAR COAL SHORTAGE.
Bismarck Getting on Ragged Edge for
Fuel.

Bismarck. N. D.. Dec. Presidents
of various cities of the state fear a
shortage of coal If the switchmen's
strike continues to retard the move
ment of freight.
Valley City has limited supply OF
fuel, and a week or ten days will see
serious inroads made in it. Locally,
dealers report a fair stock of hard coal
on hand and a good many householders
are taking time by the forelock and
preparing themselves against a possi-
BILE seige.
The supplies Of Ignite from the
northern mines are uninterrupted and
Bismarck is in better shape for freight
famine than good many Of the cities
OF the state. Local shipments have
been light in the way of groceries and
other merchandise for several days.
Some shipments out of local Jobbing
houses have been made by express.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
THEPRESENT SITUATION
Eighteen Cases of Diphtheria Now in
Quarantine, According to the
Official Report.

According to official information re-
ceived from the board of health,
through the Office of the city auditor,
there are at present only eighteen cases
OF diphtheria in quarantine in the city
at the present time There is no small
pox or scarlet fever. There was a
widespread opinion that there were
many more cases The following fig
ures show the cases reported:
OctobAr
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

Lost: English bull terrier pup, IL
months old. Pure white. answers to
name of Bob. Finder please notify. J.
2. Edwards at Forum office or phone
7T6-J. Reward for return.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
Weiahty "TurI" Named Taft Winner

st. Louis, Dec. 7.-"Taft," a bronze
turkey gobbler weighing fifty-five
pounds, was awarded the grand prize
at the Missouri State Poultry show.
which opened here today. The bird
had $50 competitors, from twenty
three states and Canada Taft" is
owned by S. C. Havens of SheTbyviIle
Ind.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

Demand for married couples. house
keepers and girls is good: also car
penters and men for farmers. I,ouis
Hotop.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

A Forum Want AID VIII Sell It For You
A Forum Want AID WIN Sell 1t For You
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

Ida Melin. Ei-cIrolosist and Chiropo.
dist has removed to los Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07

We looked over the
trinkets and divided
them all up--we grand
children. There were
a few solid silver
spoons--a wedding
present 60 years old, a
locket with a picture
of grandfather in his
counting days, a ring
her lovers first gift
to her, a gold pin en-
graved with the date
of the Christmas be-
fore mother was born.
Nothing else seemed
to have remained from
that olden time save
these.
So often that hap
pens, and such facts
sh ould not be over
looked in buying a
Christmas present.
You want nothing
tranc1ent.
Silver Tea Set will last
lifetime. The cost is
from $12 to $40.
A Good Opera Glass is al
ways new. We have all
kinds of trimmings.
A Carving Set can scarcely
grow old. We have Pearl,
Ivory and Silver Handles.
A Souvenir Spoon Is q SOU
venir forever. We've all
kinds and sizes-$1 and
upwards.
A Gold Pen viii last. We
have them from $1.s5 to
$3.50.
Gold Ring never wears
out. We've rings from
81 to 5000.
Silver Novelties are az
substantial as dollars,
and they COST but little
There are hundreds of
Ssss s in'nss al. = : V
q "a
"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
KNIeHTHooD is YET IN FLOWER.

Have Knight Printing Co print i,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-07
China and Cut Glass

Our China section is ready for Christmas shoppers
with a splendid array beautiful China and Glass.
The sales tables are so arranged you practically
wait on yourself Come i'm and look around-speni
as much time as you like.