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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
CONTEST WITH The U. S.
Homesteader Who Was Only Allowed
Surface Rights of His Farm
Will Fight Case.

Dickinson Press: This week George
Fischer came in from southwest of
Daglum to contest the government at
the local u. S. land office in a refusal
to give him anything more than sur
face patent to his homestead
1t was claimed by the government
that Mr.. Fischer had coal vein on mis-
homestead that was merchantable and
that he had been selling coal to his
neighbors. The claimant thought this
was an exaggeration of facts, but after
a government agent had visited the
homestead, measured and calculated
the amount of coal thereon and got the
statements of witnesses who said they
had bought coal from time to time at
the Fischer mine, the homesteader saw
a new light and decided to take the
surface service patent.
An unusual thing happened as soon
as Mr.. Fischer had accepted his patent
from the government. Two men came
into the Dickinson u. S. land Office and
wanted to buy the coal right to forty
acres of the Fischer homestead. Under
the law they could do this under GER
tain conditions, one being that they
would first have to arrange with the
homesteader for any damages that the
mining of coal might incur. Another
thing would also have to be determin-
ed, namely whether or not the land
was more than fifteen miles from the
railroad. If more tn fifteen miles
distant the price would be $40 an acre.
otherwise $40 per acre.
The men went away without making
any application. Mr.. Fischer thought
that he did not care to buy the mining
privilege to this land.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14

WHAT A MAN CAN
EARN WITH ONLY HIS
HANDS ON NJ. %. FARM.

Farm, Stock and Home: A young
farmer recently went into real es-
tate office in the northwest and list
ed his farm for sale, remarking to
the land agent that he was mot MAX
ing money enough" After he was gone
the agent did some thinking and q
| little figuring with this result When
the young man came to his claim eight
years ago, he had his hands and per-
maps few hundred dollars. He did
not nave enough money to carry his
business He had 10 go slow. save
every cent and wait for better times
before he could have things to his lik-
ing. So 1t is fair to say that he start
ed at the bottom. He is a good work.
man and could earn going farm wages
farm wages and no more. He has no
trade and no education to speak Of
not enough to put him into the money
making end OF any business unless ne
had capital to back him.
Now after eight years, he owns q
half section of land. 1t is all paid for
lit is his. 1t Is good prairie loan
In good part Of the northwest. There
Is a comfortable little house on 1t.
Year by year the crops have come and
nave done well, And the other day
when he listed his land with the real
estate man he set the price at $4,000.
In other words, he has made, above
his living $1,000 a year, and now is
anxious to get out OF the country into
some paradise on earth where he, an
uneducated workman with his hands
for tools, can make more money?
This man Cor rather society for him)
is gathering under his name more
money per year than the average bust
ness or professional man succeeds in
saving and still he is unsatisfed. Be-
cause he can clear only a paltry $1,000
pear year ne is anxious to quit and
move farther on. Situated where that
farm is, within the next twenty-fi five
years 1t will easily go to 500 per acre:
or if he just holds onto the land with
out any more than making living, he
will continue to save down to old age.
his paltry $1,000 a year, and at sixty
can retire with fortune such as many
banker or merchant or attorney
would look upon as a splendid net re-
turn for his life's work
1t is no use to try and reach this
man. He is dissatisfied and go he
viii, IL he has to drop some of his
present profits In order to get free.
But there are other men in the north
west VINO are situated much the same.
to whom the same temptation to sell
out and move farther west or north
may come. There are some facts it
does not pay to gloss over and the
fact of your earning power is one of
them. If fortune has placed you
where society is adding to your wealth
at fair rate, give the credit to So
the general increase in values
but do not forget that your next
move may not be so fortunate. So long
as things are on a general upward
trend stay by the farm; and the trend
of farm values is upward, must be
for many years to come.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
COST OF GAS IS
REASONABLE
WEsTHoPE PEOPLE WELL salts
FLED WITH THE WORKING
OF THE NATURAL GAS.

Minot, N. D., Dec. 14.--O. s. johnson
manager of the North Dakota Gas
company, under whose direction the
town Of Westhope was piped was in
the city yesterday on business con-
nected with the plant. Mr.. johnson
reports the people of Westhope as well
pleased with the way the gas is work.
ing and Is delighted himself at the way
the gas is showing up.
The average cost per family per
month for the gas used for heating.
lighting and cooking is 1856. accord
ing to the figures Of last month.
The largest consumer is the Truax
hotel, who consume 10000 cubic feet
per month, at 40 cents per thousand.
The plumbers are unable to I'LL all
Of the orders they are receiving for
piping, but new houses are being add
ed each day.
The celebration planned for Dec. 1
win be given In the near future and
many Minot people are planning to
attend.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
NORTH DAKOTA'S
new ESTRAY Law
MAN TAKING. Up AN EsTRAY IS
BOUND BY MANY REsTRIc-
TioNs--ANIMAL MUST BE FED,
SHELTERED, WATEREpr AND.
GIVEN cARE-lF WORTHLESS
DESTROYED.

The person taking UP an estray anil
NAL is bound about with numerous
restrictions under the new estray law.
.Estrays formerly could not be taken
up between Dec. and April /, but
from April to Dec. /. When estrays
are taken un they must be sheltered,
fed, watered and given care, and the
owner must also pay reasonable
charges, including advertising fee of
SO. when he takes them. The whole
law is too long to publish, but the
above information with the following
quoted from the law will answer many
questions regarding the matter.
The law further says:
Each person taking up an estray
horse, mare, colt, ass, mule, or neat
cattle, sheep, hogs, or goat, shall with
In ten days thereafter give notice Of
the finding and taking up of the said
animal in a weekly newspaper, IL there
Is such a newspaper published in the
county; If not in the nearest newspa-
per. which advertisement shall give
a description of such estray and the
marks and brands thereon. Any per-
son taking up such estray snail also
file, within ten days, with the county
auditor of the county wherein such
estray is taken up a description of
such estray and the marks and brands
thereon. Such person shall within ten
days from the time of taking up such
estray mail to the commissioner OF
agriculture and labor, at his Office in
Bismarck, by registered mail, true
copy Of the notice hereipbefore re-
CURED to be given to the county audi
tor Of the respective counties. The
receipt for the registered letter and
proof Of publication of the notice as
herein provided must be fled with the
county auditor of the county where
such estray was taken up before said
estray can be appraised Of before ap-
praisers can be appointed. Any per-
son taking up such an estray who fails
to advertise. such estray or who fails
to file a description thereof with the
county auditor or fails to mail copy
of said notice to the commissioner of
agriculture and labor as herein pro-
vided, shall be guilty of misdemean-
or and shall be liable to owners of such
for all damages caused by
neglecting to advertise as herein pro-
vided: provided, IL any person shall
take up an estray which Is apparently
such estray may be at once
and IL found worthless, may
be destroyed. The person taking up
such estrays shall notify some justice
Of the peace OF the county, and such
justice shah Immediately choose one
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
N. D. TAX ASSN.
Annual Meet win Be. Held at Grand
Forks.

1 "'~SN FA'' - ~ StteSs
Forks.
The North Dakota State Tax, as
ISOLATION will hold its annual meeting
in Grand Forks, Jan. .2S and 20, 1910.
Men of note from the state and
from the northwest, will take part
on the programme. Two prominent
men of our state may be named as
already at work on their addresses.
They are S. Johnson of Bismarck, now
generally recognized as tine second
best legislative reference librarian in
the United States, and President
Frank L. McVey. of the state univer-
sity, who organized the Minnesota
Tax commission in 1907 and gave it
its. position of unexeelled efficiency.
The following topics will be discuss
ed by speakers to be announced later;
1.--Taxation of farm mortgages.
2s--Taxatien and good roads.
3.-Taxation of foreign insurance
companies.
4.---separation of sources of states
and local revenues.
5.-Shall the state constitution be
amended?
6.-.Uniform accounting for cities
ard counties.
Work of state board Of eualiza-
ton.
S.-Do we need a state tax COM
mission?
The State Tax association has at
present fifty members. These will
all be present. All meetings win be
open to the general public. Hotel
reservations should be arranged for in
advance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
student VICTIM
OF COAL GAS, DEAD
JOHN MIKKELsoN or STATE
UNIVERSITY FINALLY suc-
cuMRs TO EFFECTS or
GAS.

Grand Forks. N. d. Dec, l4,-For
thirty hours from the time he was
found in his room at 800 Belmont
avenue unconscious from the effects
of coal gas, Jihn Nicholson lay in
that same condition in the Deaconess
hospital until death came as relief
His end closes one OF the saddest
tragedies that has. ever occurred in
Grand Forks.
His mother, some years ago widow
ed by the death of her husband, lies
at her home at Cummings, this state,
very i'll, and was unable to come to
the bedside Of her SON, only an elder
brother being able to come co the
city. The illness OF Mrs. Mikkelson
is quite serious, and the terrible
shock of the de-th of her son has
proved to make her even worse.
The case Of Mr.. Milckelson is a very
unfortunate one. He was only 81
years of tge, and was attending the
sophomore class, spending his fresh
man year in the Minnesota. university.
Mr.. Mikkelson was graduate of the
Caledonia, N. D., high school.
The elder brother, who arrived
here Sunday evening, took charge of
the remains and left the city this
with them for his home,
where the funeral takes place, prob
ably tomorrow. No def1Eite time
had been set for the services today.
The other victims of coal gas re-
ported Saturday are all recovering
from the effects OF their
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
NEMESIS AFTER
TILL WITNESSES
RETRI5uTIvE JUSTICE SEEMS TO
FOLLOW THREE WHO SENT
INNOCENT MAN TO JAIL.

| jamestown, N. D., dec. 14.-D. f.
| Morden Of Wahpeton was In the city
today on business and was making
inquiries concerning the physical con-
dition of Jacob Martin, q patient al
the asylum, admitted under the name
of Jacob Martonious, who is now be-
lieved to have been implicated in
the murder of Adam Miller in Pembina
county for which Joseph TIL, young
foreigner, was convicted and served a
term of thirteen years in the state
penitentiary, and was only recently
pardoned, Mr.. Morden was the deputy
sheriff at the time Of the trial and be-
came convinced that Till was an inno-
cent man and for thirteen years he
has worked persistently without any
hope Of reward. save the easement of
his own sense of justice, to secure the
pardon OF TIL. He interested the late
Bishop Stanley In his work, who rem
dered effective service. Martonious,
one of the three principals implicated
in the murder, is in a chronic state of
imbicility in the state hospital, and
has been so for the past two years.
Every one of the three principal wit
nesses, who swore falsely to evidence
that convicted Till, have been melted
out In different ways with what
might properly be called retributive
justice. One of the parties who was
sent to jail for another offense, at
the trial he swore that Till had con-
fessed to him that he had bought
the revolver with which to kill the
victim, and ten years afterwards
made a written acknowledgment that
Till had confessed nothing OF the kind,
but always claimed himself innocent.
The wife Of another of the witnesses
secured a divorce and afterwards mar
ried a negro, and the witness himself
Is wanderer on the face of the earth.
Young Till rejoices in his liberty
and expects to return to the old coun-
try to visit his mother at Christmas
time. The story OF the conspiracy
which was formed by the three Hun
garians to charge on Till the murder
Of the best friend he had, and the
subsequent revelations, the disinter-
ested work of the people who believed
the accused innocent, and the sinuous
and long drawn out circumstances that
leads to a disclosure of the facts have
no equal in the annuls of
North Dakota chronology. Two of
the jurors who convicted Till refused
to sign his petition for pardon, al
though the others did, and it develop
ed that their special reason for doing
so was that they had prayed for divine
guidance in securing a verdict at the
time of the trial, and after the verdict
had been secured, no argument could
induce them to change their minds.
However, since the evidence has been
brought to light which showed that
Till was innocent, one of the Jurors
has indicated his belief in the justice
Of the pardon but the other has gone
to his long home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
ANTLER GOING AFTER GAS.
Business Men viii Organize Company
and Raise Fund of $4,000.

Antler, N. d.. Dec. 1.-THE crea-
ton of a fund Of 900 for the pur-
pose Of sinking wells in this vicinity
In the hope that gas may be found
is the end toward which business men
are now bending every energy. Fol-
lowing a general meeting of the citi-
zens, committees have gone actively
to work to secure the funds neces-
sary 10 carry on the proposed work.
The money to be used in the enter
prise is to be paid into a stock com
pany, which will be organized, and
should the quest for the natural sup
ply OF gas be successful, this com
pany will take over the operations. of
the well.
The gas movement has attracted in-
terest throughout the Mouse river
loop, and all the cities are anxiously
watching the developments at West
hope and Lansford. The organization
OF the Mouse River Loop Gas Co.
with a capital of $4,000 is rhe latest
move in Lansford towards supplying
that place with gas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
No siIk for These Army Women.

Des Moines. Register and Leader:
When the wives of the officers at Fort
Des Moines pack their grips and suit
cases next month preparatory to ac-
eompanying their husbands on the
long journey to Polo, Philippines,
there viii not be one scrap of silk
among all the goods to be shipped.
Benefitting by former experiences
these army women are refining all
their gowns, discarding silk waists and
underskirts because of the insidious
attack upon all silk goods by q Pc
culiar microbe that eats every ves-
tige of silk that 1t can find. These
army women who went over to the
Philippine islands before as brides
with trousseau of silks and satins,
lost everything that they possessed in
the silk line because Of the monstrous
appetite Of this beast.
Dressmakers are kept busy at tho
local fort these days. ripping out silk
Innings and making over all gowns on
cotton foundations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
Several Doses Regulate the Kidneys
Promptly Ending 5aekache and
Bladder Trouble.

The most effective and harmless
way to cure backache and regulate
out-of-order kidneys. or end bladder
trouble. Is to take several doses Of
Pape's Diuretic.
You win distinctly feel that your
kidneys and urinary organs are being
cleaned, healed and vitalized, and all
the miserable symptoms, such as
backache, headache, nervousness,
rheumatism and darting pains. In
famed or swollen eyeIids, irritability,
sleeplessness. or suppressed, painful
or frequent urination Especially at
night and other distresses. leaving
after taking the first few dosess
The moment you suspect any kidney
or urinary disorder. or rheumatism,
begin taking this harmless preparation
as directed, with the knowledge that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
o. M. Roe Gets Barnes Co. Job.

Valley City, N. D., Dec. 14.--At a
special melting of the board of coun-
ty commissioners yesterday after
noon, o. M. Roe of Kathryn was ap-
pointed register of deeds to fill the
unexpired term Of Martin Iverson.
Mr.. Roe has served as deputy during
Mr.. VERSIONS first term and reap
pointed and during the illness and
death Of the late register he acted as
register The appointment is most
commendable. Mr.. Roe is familiar
with the duties of the office, a good
painstaking, accommodating and con-
scientious official.
The commissioners will check the
office tomorrow and Mr.. Roe will take
possession as register.
They will also accept the new coun-
ty hospital tomorrow and finish UP
lot OF unfinished business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
N. D. LIGNITE
IS VALUABLE
U. s. GEOLOGICAL TESTS INDI.
CATE IT CAN BE USED AS
FUEL FOR IRRIGATION
PUMPING.

Washington, Dec, 14.-United States
geological survey tests of North Da-
kota Ignite indicate that the Ignite
has high value when used in a power
plant of the form known as gas
producer and gas engine. A survey
OF the Ignite fields around Washburn
and in the Fort Berthold Indian res
ervation was made. FL
The main object was to determine
the character, depth and extent of the
Ignite within reach of irrigible land
along the Missouri river. Use of the
Ignite as fuel for irrigation pumping
was the end in view. Timber is scarce
In the region, Ignite being practically
the only fuel available.
The survey has published a report
on the subject.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
Zoe East Ter Star Roardara.

Darlington, N. D., Dec. IA couple
of pretty boys, who have been working
in Darlington all fall, decided to go
east one night last week. They drop
ped their suit cases out Of one of the
windows at the Guslander hotel and
made grand stand getaway to the
500 depot to catch the night limited.
Mr.. Guslander met the boys at the
train and wished them pleasant trip
and incidentally collected that little
board bill"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
REWARD is TN DISPUTE.
Many Want . Slice Of Money Offered
for jail Rraakers.

Mandan, N. d., Dec a. From pres.
ent indications it appears that IL win
take some little time to decide who
is entitled to- reward Of s10O that
was offered for the arrest OF w q.
Keller and william Young. the two
men who escaped from the Morton
county jail and were recaptured at
Lennon, s. D. and who are now in
the state penitentiary. A great many
claims. have been presented to Sheriff
Olson for the money almost twenty
persons believing they are entitled to
the cash. Before the anal settlement
is reached 1t is believed that Judge
Crawford cf the district court viii be
asked to pass on the matter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
KIDNEYS MISERY AND BACKACHE VANEHES

there ia no other medicine ct any
price, made anywhere else In the
world, which will effect SO thorough
and prompt a cure as fifty-cent
treatment OF Paoe's Diuretic, which
any druggist can supply.
Your physician, pharmacist, banker
or any mercantile agency win tell you
that Pape. Thompson e Pape, Of Gin
cinnati, is q large and responsible
medicine concern, thoroughly worthy
of your confidence.
Don't be miserable or worried an
other moment with a lame back or
clogged. inactive kidneys or bladder
misery. All this goes after you start
taking Paoe's Diuretic, and in few
days you feel and know that your kid
neys. liver and urinary system are
healthy, clean and normal, and all
danger passed.
Accept only Pape's. Diuretic--fifty-
cent treatment--from any drug store
anywhere in the world.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
FREE package coPuoN
Fear Trustx Has Persisted.

Bismarck, N. d., Dec. 14.-SamueI
Winter, sent to the penitentiary from
Walsh county for grand larceny. is
missing from the institution. He went
out this evening at 1880 to repair a
leak in the pipe in the stable and at
1l.S0 had not returned. He was sub
ject to fits and had been in an insane
asylum, but was discharged as cured.
1t is feared he suffered a Mt and has
wandered out and frozen to death.
Winter is a Dane, 80 years of age, and
speaks with a decided brogue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
MAY De MuRpER cAsE.
ksnmare Man Found Dead in Canada
Foul Play Susnactad.

Kennare, m. d., Dec. 1.-THE body
OF John Dunn Nichols was found in
an cmigrant car loaded with stock and
machinery at Seven Persons, Can.
Frierds of the dead men say that he
had large sum or money with him
when he left the states Failing to
md any mtrey, or even watch on
the body which was found among the
horses in the end Of the car, foul play
is suspected, and the condition Of the
pody points to murder
It is generally known here that de-
ceased had quite a sum of money on
his person when he left Kenmare last
Friday, and IL the report from Seven
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
-FOUR SENTENCED
AT DEVILS LAKE
JUDGE coWAN IN DISTRICT
COURT PASSES JUDGMENT
ON CONVICTED
PRISONERS.

Devils Lake, ". D., Dec. 14.-The
Ehlowing were sentenced by Judge
Cowan:
John Billiard, assault with danger
GUS weapon. thirty days in Jail and a
fine Of $125.
Martin Shea, violating prohibition
law. four months in Jail and a fine of
$3.50.
isaac Kujalla, attacking and slash
ing fellow laborer, one year In peni-
tentlary,
John Johnson, violating prohibition
law ninety days and $3.50 fine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
Fined HoteI Manaaement.

The Darlington Independent states
that the landlord of the Kirkwood
hotel in that town was fined $25 and
costs for not providing fire escapes
from the second story of the brick
annex. The fine was the result of a
visit there Friday of State Hotel In
spector Anderson.
1t is reported that the inspector
states that where hotels have raised
their rates, the inspector intends to
enforce rigidly every letter of the law
regarding the inspection of hotels and
the duties Of landlords thereof.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
Arraated al Rismarek.

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 14.-Harry
Wisner,. wanted at Livingston, Mont,
where he was member Of the firm of
the Livingston Dye Works, was ar
rested here this evening on charge
of grand larceny for having passed
worthless checks. His partner was
implicated in the work and was ar
rested. Wisner win return without
lequisition papers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14

dtsinterested freehoIder, and the two
so chosen shall appoint third person
living in the vicinity where the es-
tray was taken up, and the three per-
sons shall constitute a board of APP
praisers. who shall act without COM
pensation. If such appraisers shall
appraise the estray as worthless it
shall be destroyed by the party TAX
ing IL IN"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-14
ouinlivan tIonored.

Dickinson. N. D., Dec. 14.--At a
meeting Of the Elks lodge J. q. Quin-
liven, past exalted ruler. was pre-
sented with badge known as the
Past Exalted Rulers jewel by the
members of the order. The ceremony
OF the presentation was conducted
without display.