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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
The Descending Scale.

''The first letter John ever wrote Ia
me-" said married woman to her
friend, was shortly after we had be-
come acquainted and before there was
really anything like an understanding
between us. This is the way he signed
It:
Yours, my dear Miss weston, most
sincerely,
JOHN HAMILTON EAsToN.
There, you see, were ten words
enough for a telegram-just to bring d
commonplace friendly letter to an end
But after we became engaged his first
letter to me was signed in this way:
Yours, my darling. affectionately,
JOHN.
That you will observe, was re-
duction Of 80 per cent from his conclu
sion as mere friend. The first letter
he ever wrote to me after we were
married was signed:
Yours, JOHN,
She stopped for a moment and
sighed and then continued:
I'VE have been married seventeen
years now. Yesterday received a let,
ter from him. Here 10 the way it was
signed:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

According to yesterdays Glyndon
News. the name of the young Austrian
who was accidentally drowned in a
coulee at Glyndon, Thursday evening,
was Joseph Shemich. 1t appears that
with companion the unfortunate man
went to battle in the coulee under the
railroad bridge half mile east of the
village. The companion came back
shortly saying his friend had been
drowned. A party OF citizens went to
the spot. and after some difficulty were
able to locate the body and bring it to
the surface. II was brought to the
village hall and Coroner Vincent noti-
fed; he came down from Moorhead
this morning and from evidence intro
duced at the hearing deemed an in
quest unnecessary. The body was
taken in charge by countrymen of the
deceased and buried Friday afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
POSITIVE THAT
He WAS DRUGGED
YOUNG MAN ARRESTED ON COM
PLANT or WOMAN HAS NO
REcoLLEcTIoN or WHAT HAP
PENEp AFTER GETTING 4sPE-
cIALD GLASS or BEER.

That Arch Mcdonald, fine appear
ing young man who has attimes made
his home at Sanborn. Brinsmade and
now at Armenia, N. D., was drugged
yesterday afternoon in a Moorhead sa-
loon, with the intention Of robbery is
the belief of those who heard his frank
story in the police court. 1t is the
first time the lad, Who is but 19 years
OF age, was ever arrested.
He was taken from the cell at noon
and arraigned before Judge Martin
Ryan, charged in criminal complaint
with assault and battery on the per-
son Of Bertha Goldenzien, 90 Front
street The woman, who runs a room
ing house, claims that Mcdonald at
tackled her in fierce manner, choking
her until she was nearly exhausted.
She has never seen the man before,
and had no trouble, or nothing to do
with the man in any manner.
The defendant stated that he was
drinking in a saloon with strangers
yesterday afternoon and that a few
bills which he had were discovered.
He remembers that beer was brought
to the men, but that the bartender
forgot" his, making a special trip for
his glass. He grew drowsy and when
arrested by the officers was wild, yell
ing murder Are" and the like when
taken to the station.
On motion of the states attorney his
case was adjourned to this afternoon
that the facts might be investigated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Stock Market.

New York. Aug. 2s.-The fear that
adverse news might develop over sun
day caused heavy liquidation. The
center of weakness was again in the
Hartman stocks on conflicting re-
ports in regard to his condition. Trad
.ers have become very apprenensiveNv WI ~
30 much uncertainty hanging over the
market and many prefer to go slow,
until the atmosphere is clearer. AL
though United States Steel common
was well protected, the buying else
where was mainly short covering.
Prices closed with a good recovery
from the low points but the tone of
the market was very feverish. With
The situation so unsettled we advise
conservatism until price movements
become more normal.
Chas. r. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Explosion Kills Two.

Key West, Fla, Aug. 2S.--As a re-
suit of an explosion yesterday of seven
hundred pounds Of dynamite at Boc-
achica, twelve miles from key West, on
the Florida East Coast railroad. ten
men are dead and FIVE others seriously
injured The explosion was caused by
a member Of the railroad construction
force carelessly throwing a lighted
cigarette into a box Of fuses.
Nine of the workmen met instant
death and the tenth died while being
brought to the hospital here. The
men were hurled high into the ali
and the bodies Of the dead were man
gled beyond recognition. arms and legs
being torn from the bodies of some
while the faces OF others were mere
masses of flesh
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Moorhead Department

first business man to order one, Of the
lamps for First avenue south.
Detroit Record: 1t was rurnore6
here yesterday on reliable authority
that Maj. John r. Howard, Of the
White Earth Indian agency has served
formal notices on the Ogema saloon
Keepers Wednesday that they must
get out OF the liquor business on or
before Sept. 25, thirty days from date.
lt Is also said that like notices will
De served on the liquor dealers OF
Galloway Waubun. Mahnomen, Bena
and Ball Club, all of the towns which
are situated within the reservation
and which liquor is being sold. If
u is true that such action has been
taken It means much for these places
and viii undoubtedly result in a few
empty buildings for short time.
Mrs. G. r. Chaplin spent yesterday
with her parents at Fergus Falls.
A marriage license was issued ait
Detroit last Thursday to Walter r.
Bower Of Emmons county, North Da-
lIota, and Myrtle B. Meyers of Detroit,
Becker county, Minnesota.
This morning there was a large
exodus Of young ladies who have been
attending the summer term of the nor
mai school which closed yesterday. A
great many unfavorable comments
We're heard today by the lack Of ac-
commodations on the Northern Pacific
train which took them out OF the citv.
only the normal equipment was avail
able and 1t is said that the manner of
packing away passengers as those
were this morning was anything but
cred1ta'ble to system like the North
ern Pacific Three prominent business
men suggested that the matter be
taken up by the Commercial club so
that provisions be made for additional
equipment to be on hand for extra
ordinary occasions.
Mrs. A. w. Porter Of Bismarck NJ
d., was visitor in the city TODAY
Observer Grasse: You NAV take
your pen and write down that yester-
day was the hottest day this summer,
Thursday night the hottest night and
last night the coldest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Goodseu are
spending the week end at Killarney
each, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hun
toon.
F. e. Burton was busy today load
ing up his effects in a car for ship
ment to Anoka where he is to take
charge of the schools of that city.
Superintendent Edwards of the city
schools has gone to Morris to arrange
for the removal of his family and eff
fects to Moorhead.
Mrs. Norman Young is spending a
few days with friends at the lakes as
sisting in the closing up festivities.
The sisters of st. Joseph's school
have returned to the city after an alb
sence of several weeks and are pre-
pairing for the re-opening OF the in
stitution.
The Clay County Herald reports a
great deal of sooner shooting of
prairie chickens in the vicinity of
Hawley. 1t is alleged that the itiner-
ants in the threshing crews are the
principal violators of the law. but il
is also known that there are some local
violators, too-one, an official, made a
very careless disposition Of some prai
rie chickens feathers day or two ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Will Be Bio Yield,
RiehIand county CLEANED up

Wahpeton, N. D., Aug 2s.-Frank
Heley, sheriff Of Richland county, has
been the most persistent and success
full officer in the history Of the coun-
ty, raiding all places where the illicit
sale Of liquors are engaged in. In the
recent raid at Lidgenwood he arrested
Frank Fish, who it is charged, was
travelling through the country with
four casks Of beer and several cases
of bottled beer, selling the stuff as
freely as milkman sells his product.
The roundup during the week Of al
legged blindpiggers was as follows
Hankinson raid-Rcbert CULVER VIM.
Hoagland, Paul Kunerr, VIM. Hutton,
s, Kelley, /. B. Bulge, Albert Merein,
Frank Hughes, Ed Ernest, Ralph
Kramer. AN are held to the district
court under bonds. Also VIM. Carlow
Of Lidgerwood pleaded guilty. He re-
ceived a sentence of ninety days inn
prisonment and 5000 fine
On Thursday the sheriff made. a
raid at Wyndmere, which name may
now be changed to Wind Them Here.
He captured Leonard Staver, Andrew
Staver Frank Beaver and Frank
Staver The defendants were ar
raigned before Justice Jurgenson. The
case against Frank Staver was dis
missed, the other three defendants be-
ing bound over for trial to the next
term OF the district court
The most important feature In every
raid made by Sheriff Heley is the fact
that he gets the law violater and also
the goods. The. sheriffs office has a
variety Of samples Of the wet ineoxi-
eating goods to be used as evidence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
a Clever Aera.,,,

A diverting anecdote lis told in :.
nails Of the Liverpool Stage" of
unrehearsed episode that occurred
the Hop, cheap but popular place Z
entertainment. A troupe CT acrobG
were engaged, and one of their nu9
ber gave single turn in which i
displayed his skill as chamni
weight litter Somebody, however.
mischief bent. changed one Of the
ty-six pound weights for one made
cardboard The strong mans visie
was Impaired by the loss OF one ey'
but In this instance not unfortunatel
so. He took the first and secon
weights. and after having manipula
ed them he took the third, the on
rsade of cardboard Realizing In Ii
Instant what had been done. he Il
quickly decided to fa1rn it to his ON
sdvantage BY throwing three '.his
laps while holding the DUNN
weight He was greeted with d nel
feet round OF applause. and the aud
ence declared it to be the create
Feat they had ever witnessed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Latest Society

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Smith and fam
lly nave returned from the Club house
their country place at the lakes. and
Will inhabit the North Broadway home
for a short time before departing for
Europe and perhaps a tour around he
world to occupy most of the winter.
o.
Cheshro Smith has accepted a posi-
ton with the Fargo Loan Agency.
-.S1-
Mr.. and Mrs. Syndey Miller of Lis
bon are the guests of Mrs Carl Holei
Mrs. Stickney and son and daughter
OF Brafnerd have recently moved to
Fargo and are living on Fourth street
south.
Mr. and Mrs. A. e. Jones and Mr..
and Mrs G. E. Jones of Lisbon are
visiting relatives in Wisconsin.
o.
Miss Frances Hoyt, who has been
the guest Of Miss Laura BirchalI.
leaves today for Tacoma, where she
has accepted position as teacher.
o.
Mr. and Mrs. Hector Barnes and
Mrs. Frank Ball returned from Pelican
on Tuesday.
10
Mrs Finlay Cameron reached Fargo
Friday evening, having spent week
at Pelican lake.
-O-
Mrs. Harriet Magill Orchard and
daughter, Annette came home today
from an outing at Pelican.
o.
Mrs. Adelaide Harris, who has spent
the summer with Col and Mrs. w. r
Ball, leaves next Wednesday for Asia
bula, Ohio. Mrs. w. F. Ball will ac.
company her as far as st. Paul.
Mrs. Paul Mowry has gone to Seattle
Wash.
Mrs. Robert A. Thomson and daugh.
ter returned last evening from a visit
at Lisbon.
Mrs. G. A sherburn Of Tualatin
Ore, Is visiting her sister. Mrs. w. w
Tousley.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
CRISIS in The
ARMY OF GREECE
GARRISON AT ATHENS MUTINEs
BECAUSE OF DIssATlsFAC-
TIoN WITH THE PRESENT
MINISTERY-CA1INET
RESIGNS.

Athens, Aug. 2S.-Part of the local
garrison under the leadership of their
officers mutined this morning, left the
barracks, marched out of the city. and
are now encamped in the suburbs
The men are dissatisfied with the
present ministry and conditions in the
army. AS a result of this step the
cabinet Of Premier Rhallis has resign
ed, and King George has asked M.
Marvomichaelis to form a new min
istry.
There has been marked unrest
among the officers OF the Greek army
for some time on account OF the al
legged favoritism and slowness in the
promotion of juniors. Four captains,
leaders in the movement for a re-cr-
ganization OF the army, were arrested
last night. A deputation of officers
waited upon Premier Rhallis yesterday
to submit to a programme OF reforms
demanded by them, but the premier
refused to receive them on the grounds
that among them were officers who
had been punished for rebelious con-
duct
This crisis in the army affairs has
added to the unrest of the general
public.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
A Parcel Shower.

Miss Geneva Sontag, a BRIDE elect
was the beneficiary Of a parcel shower
given for her at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. ]. Herried in Fargo, Thurs
day evening. The home of the hostess
had been made exceedingly pretty for
the occasion-an attractive arrange
ment Of ferns and flowers. The guests
carried with them articles of every
description and ortunately there
were but few duplicates. Entertain
ing amenities were provided and the
evening proved to be a very auspicious
one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
HILL RAPS THE
CROP PROPHETS
RAILROAD MAGNATE DECLARES
YIELD WILL BE LARGE, BUT
FAR FROM ExTRAoRDI-
NARY ONE.

st. Paul, Aug. 2S.--A note of warn
ing to crop statisticians who are pre-
dieting a bumper crop Of wheat in the
northwest was sounded by James J.
Hill, chairman of the board Of directors
OF the Great Northern railroad in an
interview given out today.
Much harm will be done to the
business of the country in encouraging
over speculation by the statements,
sent broadcast. that the northwest will
harvest a bumper crop, according to
the railroad magnate.
Will Be Big Yield.
Il believe the northwest will harvest
crop that will be about 50,000,0 900
bushels larger than some previous
years" said Mr.. Hill today, but the
statement that bumper crop is ex-
pected is far from true. We will have
fair harvest, but the expectations of
the country, built up through the re-
ports of spectators, will not be full
filled. Much harm has been done by
recent published statements
Il expect we will be selling many
thousand bushels of wheat between
now and next fall, and it is also pos
sible that we will sell many thousand
bushels that we viii be trying to buy
back before seeding time next year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Interesting Realty Transfers.

1t was reported today that John
Haas had sold the vacant lot on First
avenue north, between the establish
ments Of w. H. Diemert and Norman
Young, for consideration of $1,400
The acquisition by Mr. Diemert of
this attractive business location will
allow him to make desired expansion
of mis- wholesale department
Another sale reported was a promi-
nent residence lot, between the Wolfe
and John Bayer homes, on the south
side, to Toby Edwards who is contem-
plating very desirable residence i'm
provement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
SIGNS WERE RETURNED
Major Darling Gets. the Sings Back
And States They Have crun's
Name on EN-.

Major Darling: The signs have been
returned and one of them has Attorney
Crum's name on it. He is short one
sign rod that he traded to the painter
to have his name transferred to an
other mans Sign. There was no mis-
take, no misunderstanding on his part
about these signs. 1t was merely q
case OF Crum endeavoring to secure
property belonging to some one else
without complying with the usual for
malities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
WOMAN ARRESTED
FOR THIRD time
MARY PYLEs BRoUoH BEFORE
JUDGE MARTIN RYAN THIS
AFTERNOON - TOUCHED MAN
$40 FEW MINUTES AFTER PAY.
ING FINE YESTERDAY.

According to the story told by a
foreigner at the police headquarters
he was enticed to a place near the
south bridge by colored woman who
proved to be Mary Pyles, who he
claims relieved him of $50, la frisk.
This happened but few minutes after
she paid second fine OF $40 in the
police court. She is charged with en-
ticing man for immoral purposes and
will have hearing late this afternoon
Gus Smith, colored, supposed to be
the proprietor of the place, was arrest
ed charged with vagrancy. He pleaded
not guilty and his case was set for
Monday morning In default of $25 bail
he was committed to jail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
BOWERS BID ACCEPTED
Contract for the Construction Of the
New Union Transfer Warehouse
Ia Let.

Bowers Bros. were yesterday award
ed the contract for the building of the
superstructure Of the new Union
Transfer building ON N P. avenue. This
building, fun account of which was
recently given in The Forum, will be
one OF the largest warehouses ever
constructed in the northwest. 1t will
have everything else in the state out
classed for size. The work is to be
started at once and will be finished
this fall. Haxby & Gillespie are the
architects.
The building will cost complete ap-
proximately $4,000. 1t will be butt
of concrete and timber.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
STATE EAGLES
TO MEET MONDAY
BIG GATHERING or TWENTY -oNE
AERIEs or STATE TO FORM
GRAND LODGE WILL BE HELD
IN FARGO FIRST DAY or NEXT
WEEK.

Next Monday is the day set for the
big meeting OF Eagles. AS announced
in The Forum some time ago, the
twenty-one aeries of Eagles of the
state will send delegates to Fargo on
that day for the purpose of forming a
grand lodge Of the state.
The meeting will be held in Union
hall and from the responses that have
been received it is expected that every
one OF the aeries OF the state will be
represented.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Gotham Gossip,

New York. Aug. 2S.-Eeports on E.
II. Harriman's heath continue indef-
mite and conflicting.
Jas. ]. Hill says there will be a
fair harvest in northwest but not a
bumper crop.
Public service commission turns
down all Interborro plans except the
extension south from Long Aire
Square.
France negotiating to prolong trade
year.
Bradstreets says further pronounced
expansion is confidently looked for.
Report OF a booming is reported by
conservative observers
Dunn's review says there is appar-
emily no congestion in the expansion
OF revival OF trade.
ST. g testimony against pressed
steel car company's treatment Of strike
breakers and large number leave.
Banks lost on weeks currency move
ment, S1,610,000.
Slightly better demand for copper
for home consumption.
Some Pittsburg manufacturers be-
lieve that market has been going ahead
too fast. -
]. Ogden Armour says the increased
business Of the Chicago Subway Co.
necessitiates additional equipment and
that orders for 1000 cars and fifty To-
comotives will be placed at once
Robt. L. Gary, Mr.. Harriman's SON
in-law, states that the stories to the
effect that Mr.. Hartman is in a criti-
cal condition are not founded on fact.
Dow, Jones & Co,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
MARKET COMMENT OF TIE DAY

spot was half higher with reports OF
unfavorable weather IN Canada. At
the close the market was firm and Y
to u higher tian yesterday Corn
was steady at the start and unchanged.
Later there was a decline OF II in
the nearby months on a poor inquiry
for both cargoes and parcels.
Broomhall
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
pjceona' Air Sacks.

The air sacks of the pigeon, say.
.rnno Muller. constitute a system II
lterspaces the value or which lies il
leir emptiness that is. absence q
geight and resistance. Flying is pos
ible only TO a body OF high mochas
.al efficiency. and we attain this witt
machines dfvested OF all superfuou
material. Just 50 the original reptile
which BY evolution became birds, WEI,
Invested Of superfiuous material an
he body spaces thus obtained wer
llled with afr sacks The body wal.
ldapting Itself to the mechanical rc
luirements, became hollow cylindc
serving as a support for the organs d
movement. the mobility of whose parl.
was assured by the surrounding al;
sacks, The air cavities in the bones OF
birds are similarly explained.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
LiverpooI Markets.

Liverpool, Aug. 2S.-Ehe wheat
market was steady at the start with
values " to " higher, being influenced
by the firmness in American cables
yesterday Later and during the morn
ing the market was firmly supported
and values gained an additional " to
" with shorts nervous. Support was
the result of the disappointing grading
OF American winters, predictions Of
smaller Russian shipments and sharp
falling Off in Indian shipments with
indications of continued light move
ment for this country. Manitoba Of
ferings were lighter and this grade in
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

What was the best job you eyei
did?s inquired the isst barber.
Il once shaved man. replied ths
second ditto
..Well?''
Well, then persuaded him to have
hair cut. singe. shampoo. face mas
sage. sen foam, electric buzz, tar spray
and finally tonic rub
What then?''
By that time. concluded barber
No. 2, he needed another shave
London Answers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
WILL BEGIN THREsHINe.
Sheriff Henry Boyle Left This Morn
ING For His Farm.

Sheriff Henry Boyle left this morn
ing for his farm near Alice where he
will look after threshing operations
He expects to have good yield. He
states tnat harvesting is. practically
over in Cass county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Estimated hogs.
1000; left over S,046; prospects strong,
! Light 75o@s15; heavy 71O@S15; mixed
E740@s12h; rough, 71O@7S5. Cattle
5,000 sheep 1900.
Omaha, Aug. 2S.-Estimated, hogs
$500; cattle none; sheep 500
Kansas City, Aug. 2S.-Estimated.
! hogs 1000; cattle 300; sheep none.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

You can probably buy 1t today (sae
the ads.) as cheapiy as on any day Of
the year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
new REGISTRAR
FOR STATE "U'
JOHN .. WOODS OF GRAND FORKS
APPOINTED AT MEETING oF>
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.

Grand Forks, N D., Aug. 28.-The
university board Of trustees and Pres.
Frank L. McVey held an important
meeting at the university YESTERDAY
and a. number Of matters of vital i'm
portance in connection with the well
fare Of the institution were discussed.
John ID. Woods, the eldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. A. l.. Woods OF this city was
elected to the vacancy, having been
created by the recent resignation of
w. Maclay Oates. Mr.. Woods is well
equipped for the duties OF the regis
trar's office and is known to q large
number of former and present stu
dents of the university. There were a
number of other applicants for the po-
sition.
Plans Are Approved.
The plans for the new commons
building at the university and for the
biological station ait Devils Lake were
approved by the board. Both plans
were drawn UP by Architect Joseph
Bell De Remer Of this city and the
buildings contemplated are well adapt. Z.
ed for the purpose they are intended.
as well as being of pleasing architec-
tural design On examining the plans
for the new boarding department
building. it was found that it could not
be located as was intended and the
board did not definitely decide on just
how It would be placed on the cam
pus. Indication, now. however, are
that the building will be located on
the old campus northwest from science
hall. Specifications and details are
yet TO be gotten out before bids are
advertised for. Bids for the biological
station building at Devils Lake viii
be opened Sept. is
The Norfolk weekly news-journal. (Norfolk, Neb.) 1900-19??, 1909-03-05

NJ. & o. tracks, including part of the
race grounds and the tract sometimes
suggested for city park, are sur
rounded and partly covered by over
flow water.
Destructive high water has been
prevented this week, it is said, by the
fact that the hours when it was warm
enough to melt the snow banks which
stretch over Pierce and Antelope coun-
ties have been short. The night
freezing has prevented the snow water
from coming down in rush.
The Elkhorn has been balling. Elan.
nigan bridge near the John Ray farm,
the only danger point in this county,
is now reported safe. Ice blocks
threatened for a time, two layers of
ice, one twenty inches and one four.
teen inches, pressing down on the
bridge. Twenty inch ice is unusual
for the Elkhorn.