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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
THE CONFEDERATE FLAG
GEN, cabeIPs Account of How Stars
and Bars were
Designed.

Gen. w. l. Cabell, OF Dallas, Tex,
commander Of the ans-Mississippi de-
payment of the United States Con-
federate Veterans, wrote recently for
the Chattanooga Times the following
history OF the Confederate flag:
when the Confederate army, COM
rnanded by Gen. Beauregard, and the
Federal army, confronted each other at
Manassas, il was seen that the Confed-
crate Gag and the stars and stripes
looked at a distance so much alike that
Il was hard to distinguish one from an
other. Gen. Beauregard, after the
6aetle of July Is, at Blackburn Ford,
ordered that a small red badge should
be worn on the left shoulder Of our
troops. and. as / was chief quarter
master, ordered me TO purchase a large
Quantity OF red flannel and to distribute
A. to each regiment.
During the battle at Bull Run it
WAS plain to be seen that large num-
ber Of Federal soldiers wore a similar
red badge Gen. Johnston and Gen.
Beauregard met at Fairfax courthouse
IN the latter part Of August or early
September and determined to have a
battle flag for every regiment or de-
tached command.
Gen. Johnston's flag was in the
shape OF an ellipse-red flag with blue
st. Andrews cross and stars on the
cross Cwhite) to represent the different
southern states. (No white border of
any kind was attached to the cross.)
Gen. Beauregard's was a rectangle, red
with st. Andrews cross and white
stars, similar to Gen. Johnston's.
after we had discussed fully the
two styles, taking into consideration
the cost Of material and the care of
making the same, 1t was decided the
elliptical flag would be harder to make;
that 1t would take more cloth, and it
could not be seen so plainly at a dis
lance; that the rectangular flag, drawn
and suggested by Gen. Beauregard,
should be adopted. Gen. Johnston
yielded at once.
mo one else was present but we
three. No one knew about this flag
but we three until an order was issued
adopting the Beauregard flag, as it was
called and directing me, as chief
quartermaster, to have the flag made
as soon as 1t could be done. / i'm
n6lbbNSAy ISSUED al duGFeSB 10 the BOOu
ladies Of the south to give me their
red and blue silk dresses, and to send
them to Capt. Collin McRae Selph,
quarteFmaster at Richmond, Va. (Capt.
Selph Is now living at New Orleans),
where ne was assisted by two elegant
young ladies, the Misses Carey, from
Baltimore, and Mrs. Henningsen, of
Savannah, and Mrs. Hopkins, Of Ala
banna.
~The Misses Carey made battle flags
for Gen. Beauregard and Gen. Van
Dorm, and, / think. for Gen. J. E. John
ston. They made Gen. Beauregards
out of their own silk dresses. This flag
Is now in Memorial hall, New Orleans,
with statement of that fact from
Cen Beauregard Gen. Van Dorn's
flag was made of heavier material, but
very pretty.
"The statement going around thai
this flag was first designed by Federal
prisoners is false.
Gen. Beauregard's battle flag is In
Memorial han, at New Orleans. The
Washington Artillery battle flag can bt
seen at the Washington Artillery hall
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
News and Views
Of Women

Philadelphia teachers may retire on
half pay after thirty years OF serv
ce. Huh! Florida teachers get half
ay without retiring--FIorida Times.
Tnion
Governor Hadley of Missouri has
igned the woman's nine hour law. II
limits the employment of girls and wo
men In factories, restaurants and other
such places to nine hours a day. be-
tween a. m. and 10 p. m.
South Carolina allows children OF
any age to be worked all night in mills
md factories provided they 20 tc
'chool during July, August and Sep
.ember, when T. is too hot to learn any
thing.
Mrs. Nellie Nugent Somerville OF
Greenville, Miss. and Mrs. Fl M. Ellis
of Brookhaven have been elected
members Of the board of directors OF
the Methodist orphanage They are
the first women to serve in this ca
pacity. Both are also members Of the
Methodist hospital board. which has in
contemplation the establishment of a
hurch hospital for the states of Mis-
etNTt N~~ea
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

and educational purposes. This society
is known as ST. PauPs Young Peo-
pies society and is now composed Of
thirty of the active young men and wo-
men of the congregation. It Is officer
ed by the following:
President-Goodwin Hoff
Vice President-Walter Rostedt.
Secretary-Miss fingered Simmons.
Treasurer--Miss Helen Tosterud.
With an excellent church organiza-
ton and the above subordinate socie-
ties, st. Paul's church has been very
active in the religious work of the city.
While it is comparatively a young
church IL has done much to advance
the cause Of Jesus Christ and has a
brilliant future before it which will
undoubtedly extend its activities to
even greater proportions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
BALD AS BILLIARD BALLS.
Fate of ali Americans Who Wear Hats
or False Hair.

Fate of ali Americans Who Wear HstA
or False Hair.
Chicago Tribune: Unless hats are
abandoned. the race viii be bald in
six generations
If men and women, too. would pre-
serve a nature-givGl- adornment they
must go about their various vocations
bareheaded.
Otherwise the nea- future sees the
enforced adoption of a universal fash
ion in head toilets for both male and
Ifemale-smooth and polished, with an
occasional bump. but generally bear
ing the complexion and contour of an
old billiard bali.
This is the opinion OF DR.. w. a..
Guild, a cousin Of former Governor
Curtis Guild, of Massachusetts, who
says:
Men and women must go bare--
headed IL they would prevent univer-
sal alopecia- Men are to blame for
the badness which now Is becoming
apparent in women. The disease is
hereditary. Fathers are bald and their
sons early display similar tendencies.
Where one or two successive genera
tions have little hair on their heads
1t can almost be taken for graz ted
that the next generation will be pre-
maturely bald"
He gives anatomical reasons why
hats cause glabrous pates, and adds:
"Along with hats women should
throw away all sorts of false hair"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

Why Be Lonely !?
YOU NEED NOT BE IF YOU
HAVE THE RIGHT KIND
or DISPOSITION.

GoME women wonder why they have
few friends. and yet the reasons
are so very simple they are apparent
to even casual acquaintance.
DO you care to go with any one who
gives you the blues-for instance, who
is always moaning and bewailing her
self and telling you what hard time
she is havingf
And yet any number of women are
guilty OF this objectionable fault They
want friends simply for the purpose Of
unloading their troubles on them. They
are selfish. too, because when these
same friends come to them In aff1iction
they usually cut things pretty short IL
they cannot bring the subject back to
their own much more severe tribula-
tions.
It's an odd fact, but / have rarely
seen a persistensly cheerful woman
lonely-she is in too great demand.
Another reason for being lonely is
stiffness and formality Some women
never can entertain simply. They must
either give receptions or dinners or
else nothing What mistakel Some
of the most charming affairs in the so
cial line are often the result of i'm
people who are congenial and full of
unaffected good humor Parties given
by those who are merely rich and who
don't know how to entertain bore their
guests to death. while the hostess who
has the gift Of charm and hospitality
can bewitch her guests with q simple
cup OF tea 1t is not where you live
or how you live which counts for so
much as how You bear your own SELF
your own sweet disposition, your
charming ways and above all, your
warm hearted unselfshness, for moth
ing gains friends quicker in this world
than the latter.
Encourage people to run in and see
you. II they find you sewing. go right
on; give them a seam to hem III they
ind you cooking, let them sample a bit
of your pie or cake. Even IL they find
you housekeeping don't be embar-
raised; lLugh and pass it off as a JOKE.
You are not the first woman who has
had to clean house, and 1t is better to
be found cleaning house than living in
q dirty one.
Be informal, be CHEEKY. be your own
self, and the right friends viii come
to you without fail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

Mrs. Margaret Wilson Young has
signed Mr.. Roosevelt's name $4,000
times and Is now kept busy signing
Mr.. Taft's She Is special secretary TO
the president. The position was Gre
ated in 1872, when 1t was decreed that
all patents from the land ONCE should
be in the name OF the president and
signed by him. A secretary chosen by
the president, with the consent of the
senate, has the duty Of signing his
name to the patents for lands sold or
granted under the authority of the
United States This Office was always
held by a man. at salary Of $1,500
until President Arthur asked congress
to authorize zone female clerk. to be
designated by the president, to sign
land patents. at a salary of $1,000"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
Gen. Oliver for MiIitia.

New York Sun: Assistant Secretary
OF War, q part Of whose duty II is to
look after the regulars, now announces
that there il to be no modification OF
his plans to bring the guard up to q
high degree OF efficiency.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02
openina Cabinet Homes

New York Tribune: The cabinet
women, with the exception Of Mrs.
Ballinger. wife of the secretary of the
interior, will open their washington
homes by the middle of November
Mrs. Knox is spending few days in
town with the secretary of state, and
will permanently open her house next
week. The secretary will give a
luncheon to the Japanese commercial
delegates next Tuesday
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

One consolation-you cannor prevent
unpleasant features Of life In your
neiglrborhood. but you can move away.
Look at the tenant hunting ads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

Sometimes a man defers, and then
fails entirely, to advertise because he
imagines that 1t is hard to write an
ads Do you fail to send important tele-
grams because they are hard to write I?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

If you have any craftsmanship in you
1t will show in your ad.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-02

A Forum want Ad VIM Sell It For 1ou
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
County News
From Our ExchanSe s
SWEET SPRINGS

Rev. s. F. Shiffler went to Pleas
ant Hill Saturday, where he assist
ed in the installation service OF
Rev. B. Andres as pastor of the
Presbyterian church in that city
The evening train going
south arrives at s.25 instead of 1854
or an hour and twenty-five min
utes earlier. The change was made
Sunday and is a very great conven-
fence to the travelling public
Don Richardson of Nelson, and
Miss Sarah Kennedy, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. j. l.. Kennedy, were
married Wednesday afternoon, No,
20, 1909, at $50 o'clock at the home
of the brides parents south Of
town. Rev. s. F. Shiffler, pastor
OF the Presbyterian church, official
ed and spoke the mystic words
which joined the happy pair il
holy wedlock.-Herald.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Ha, an Antique Fiddle

George. Deer, of Fish Creek, has
in his possession a'fiddle, the his
tory of which may date back as far
as 1910. The violin was the
property of Daniel Boone, and
could always be found in the camp
of Boone wherever pitched. 1t was
the means of enlivening many a dis
heartened one of the small party
who had returned from a long,
hard tramp through the wilds of
the forest and sat down around The
slowly glowing fire to think of
days gone by.
From Boone, this instrument
passed into the hands of a son-in-
law named Galloway. Galloway
had a negro slave and when the
latter was married, he was given
the violin asa wedding present.
Several years later r. l.. Deer,
Georges father, bought the negro.
On his death-bed, the slave gave
the fiddle to George, then two year
of age. 1t has now been in posses
sion Of the present owner for over
fifty years, but it still sends forth
those same sweet and melodious
strains it was capable of 200 years
ago. We are told that when It's
sound reaches the ears of many,
they "just canft make their feet
behave" The instrument is said
to be Of S~tradivarian make.-Gil-
tam Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Married at Gillian

The auto Of A. w. Deis was put
into good execution Wednesday,
November "a. 1t sped rapidly to
the home Of the preacher, with
Mr.. will Keehart, of Marshall and
Miss Pearl Liggett of our city, that
they be united in marriage. There
were present Mr.. Lee and Miss Lii
lie Keehart, brother and sister of
the groom, Mrs. d. B. Huff, Mrs. j
Edwin Mary and Gordon Norvell.
The ring was placed on the fin
ger of the bride by the bridegroom
the minister calling to mind that
this was a solemn declaration-that
with it went his love and promise
of support and protection until
death should separate them. The
bride, in it's acceptance, pledged
her loyalty as wife to the man of
her choice. The room was filled
with subdued strains of music.
Under these charming conditions
the. young people wed, j. Edwin
Norvell pronouncing the words
that made them one.
Swiftly the auto took them to
the 1852 train, which they boarded
for Kansas City. A number of the
young people at our depot deluged
them with showers of rice, thus
declaring their love for and inter
est in them during their new life.
They will make their home in Ok
lahoma.-Gilliam Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Women Who are Envied.

Those attractive women who are
lovely in face, form and temper are
the envy OF many, who might be
like them. A weak, sickly woman
will be nervous and irritable. Con-
stipation or Kidney poisons show
in pimples, blotches, skin eruptions
and awretched complexion. For
all such Electric Bitters work Won
ders. They regulate Stomach, Liv
err and Kidneys, purify the blood
give strong nerves, brigt eyes, a
pure breath, smooth, velvety skin,
lovely complexion. Many charm
ing women owe their health and
beauty to them. soc al P. II. Frank
Inns. g. ~
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
SLATER

Mayor Rector informs us that
hereafter the day electric current
will be cut off except on Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Fridays OF each
weekly. y. Cameron, who is
we'll known in this locality, sold his
farm near Odessa for just three
times the price he paid for it Q
years ago. He has purchased
another farm near the same place
and rented 1t to his youngest SON.
He and his wife will make their
home in Odessa after the first OF
the year.---We understand that
q. II. Eppard has purchased q res
dence in Moberly, Mo. and contem
plates moving to that city. -
Mrs. u. a.. Stern received a mes
sage Tuesday stating that her sis
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Botanists in Dispute,

Prof. Thomas Jameson of Abcr@-
deem, is making himself very annoying
to orthodox science by insisting THAI
plants take their nitrogen from leaves
and not from roots. He does not hIGS
self show how they do this. but de-
mands to know how it is that so maus
air plants and lichens that have little
or no DOT get their indispensable nj
trogen. Ii Prof. Jameson is right.
then the botany books will have to beg
rewritten from end 10 end.-New
York Press.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03

out the beans, n by one, each in its
separate pile, and handed one of the
piles to Richard. There. Tell your
mother l divided equal"
"Ill tell her." said Richard, slowing
away the bag In his pocket. He knew
better than to hurt Aunt Jerusha's
feelings by refusing any proffered ia.
vor.
She sat leaning comfortably back In
her chair, looking at him. They say
you're learning Greek, Richard" she
said at last, rocking a little.
Uncle Eben tipped eagerly forward
In his chair.
She ignored him. "Are YET"
"Yes, ma'am."
And you're going to collegeT
"Yes, ma'am."
"How's Amanda Derring going to
pay for it," she asked severely.
I'm going to pay my W way"
said the boy.
She nodded slowly. II thought like
enough. But you can't do It,"
I'm going to-"
She looked at him more approving.
ly. "The Lord helps them that helps
themselves" she said solemnly, land
I and the Lord do the same"
She rose majestically and opened
the secretary doors once more. She
took down a broken-nosed teapot and
extracted a roll of bills, holding 1t out
to him. There's $780," she said slow
ly. II shall give you that every year
till you get through. And II anything
happens to me, Eben's to give 1t to
you-same as II I was alive"
"Of course l." began Uncle Eben
from his chair.
She stopped him swiftly. Don't say
a word"
His open mouth collapsed. He
rubbed his fingers t%houghtfully.
She turned to the boy. Run along
home, Richard. Don't forget to tel
your mother / divided the beans with
her-even."
To be continued
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
The Correct Time

to stop a cough or cold is just as
soon as it starts-then there will
be no danger of pneumonia or
consumption. just a few doses of
Billiards. Horehound Syrup taken
at the start will stop the cough. II
1t has been running on for some
time the treatmwent viii be long
er, but the cure is sure. Sold by
p. n. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03

American brewed beverages and
liquors are practically without rivals
in the market of Monterey, Mexico,
according to Consul General Hanna
of that city. Practically all of the
whisky sold in the Mexican city Is
provided by American distillers and is
dispensed in grocery stores and cafes,
as we'll as the barrooms and hotels.
American beer has the run of popular
favor among the imported products.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Could Not be Better.

Mo one has ever made a salve,
ointment, lotion or balm to COM
pare with Bucklen's Arnica Sake.
It's the one perfect healer of Cuts,
Corns, Burns, Bruises, Sores Scalis
Boils, Ulcers, Eczema, Salt Rheum.
For Sore Eyes, Cold Sores, Chapp-
ed Hands it's supreme. Infallible
for Piles. Only .25c at P. Il. Frank
Inns. 81,
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
BLACKWATER

Henry Eilers and little son left
this station for Mo~rrisville, Mr..
Eilers old home, for a Thanksgiv-
ing visit.---Rev. James Diggs,
who has been visiting at Arrow
Rock for several days, returned to
Sweet Springs Friday. His wife
and children remained for a longer
visit.-News, &
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Her Heart was Broken.

because her complexion was bad
and she could find nothing to clear
it up. Ladies': a bad complexion
is caused by an inactive liver. An
inactive liver will be put in per-
feet condition by taking Billiards.
Herbine. The unequalled liver reg
ulator. Sold by p. H. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Most Bettors Are Straight.

Some lawyers with well-knowE-
anne are rascals who will swindis
when they can; but the proportion g.
these is ~singularly small. On the
whole, l am convinced that bookmak~
ers are as straight as any other classS-
and many of them are souls OF
-"Rapier," in the LONDON illustrates
Sporting and Dramatic News.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
GILLIAN

W. w, Lee thinks he made a good
income off his forty acres of corn
this year. The product brought
him over $1,0O0.---Paul Schellen-
enberg has in his possession an
Indian relic, of the. kind that has
never been cen in this continent.
1t resembles a piece Of steel and
has a sharpened edge.-Globe.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Don't be Hopeless

about yourself when you're crippl-
ed with rheumatism or stiff joints
-of course you've tried lots of
things and they failed. Try Bal
lard'si Snow Liniment--it will drive
away all aches, pains and stiffness
and leave you as well we'll as you
ever were. Sold by P. H. Franklin.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Concrete RulIdln-

Concrete Buildin. IN China.
The constl uction of houses and
walls of concrete in China was insti-
tuted several centuries ago, and is
peculiarly common and extensive In
Swatow. where 1t originated In the
building of a chapel by a French
priest. The absence Of any brick
structures or walls gives ample proof
OF the stability of the concrete.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
A Ciinqer.

"Bliggins used to say he admired
q clinging woman. Did he marry
:ne?" Yes. She hangs on to every
sent of his salary."-.Exchange.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Hard to Please,

DE mar dat's intirely satisfied wifi
hisse'f,' said Uncle Eben. "ain't gin.
orally so good natured an easy to
please when it comes to other folks"
-Washington Star.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03

ter, Mrs. Warren McGahey, OF Elk
ton, Va, was seriously i'll and
could not recover.-Rustler.
The Marshall republican., 1909-12-03
Hail the Battle.

self-conhdence is hall the battle.
but the other half generally makes
you lose it.-Puck.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
TIE
Exceptional
Equipmenf

Of the California Fig Syrup Co. and the
scientific attainments of its chemists have
rendered possible the production of Syrup
oil Figs and Elixir OF SIENNA, in all Of its
excellence. by obtaining the pure medic
inal principles of plants known to act most
beneficiallv and combining them most
skillfully. in the right proportions, with
its wholesome and refreshing Syrup Of
California Figs.
As there is only one genuine Syrup oil
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA and as the gen
uine i manufactured by an original
method known to the California Fig Syrup
Co only. it is always necessary to buy the
genuine to get its beneficial effects.
A knowledge OF the above facts enables
one to decline limitations or to return them
ii, upon viewing the package, the full name
Ct the California Fig SyrupCo. is not found
printed on the front thereof.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19

shipped them direct to the open mar
ket, the chances for disappointment
and dissatisfaction would be greatly
reduced. While 1t Is the privilege of
few to visit the markets often and
there learn the requirements and the
demands for the different grades in
the various classes. the great majority
OF sheep owners, and many feeders.
must depend largely upon the market
reports for such information, and the
value of these reports to the man who
proposes to buy or sell sheep is deter
mined by the extent to which he can
apply them to his particular purchase
or sale.
Native sheep are those produced
ordinarily in small fiocks-on the
farms of the central. southern and
eastern states. Western sheep are
those produeed-usually in large
bands-on the ranges of the western
states. As a rule western sheep have
enough merino blood TO make them
markedly different In appearance from
natives which are mostly from NUT
ton-bred parents. But even We're they
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-02-19
Wnae Government Experts and Other Prominent
+ Writer'S Say On Agriculture and
Allied Topics.
HOW TO DEAL WITH THE
QUACK GRASS PEST


A Wright county Ua) farmer writes
Is follows:
THE quarter section south OF me
Is badly infested with quack grass,
and on my 20 adjoining there are
some fifty patches. each averaging a
square rod In area. This I have seed
ed down and turned into pasture. but
there is a half acre Of my land next
to the road which Is a solid mass of
quack grass. worse than anything my
neighbor has. l want TO get rid Of
this. first, to benefit my own land.
and second, as an object lesson to the
community. They say here 1t is i'm
possible to get rid of quack grass. and
I have been advised to pillow up this
half acre in the spring. being careful
not to take away any of the roots. and
seed 1t heavily to hemp. the idea be-
ing that the rank growth of the hemp
would choke out the quack grass.
What do you think of this idea?"
Another farmer in Minnesota with
a similar trouble writes:
Il have bought farm In southern
Minnesota on which there Is more or