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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

grand jury, is one OF the most UNIQUE
Characters In North Dakota. Cart
wright declared that ii was 81 years
ago that he passed through Fargo.
He was looking for city OF tents
When he stepped from the train-and
was disappointed For nearly half a
century he has resided in this state.
moving westward as settlers entered.
With his wife and children he finally
located about So miles south of Willis
ton. There, where settlers shacks are
from 10 to Is miles apart, ne claims
that now there isn't room 10 turn
around-that he wants to get where
he can I'LL UP his lungs without cheat
ing anyone.
Cartwright was one of the pioneers
in the early day. in Wisconsin. From
there he moved to Minnesota, follow
ing the frontier line. A picturesque
appearance was presented as he step
ped from the train. His long beard.
which has weathered many q storm,
with his shaggy aalr well down over
his shoulders, only tended to verify
the story which he told city life
don't appeal to him.
Yesterday he failed to appear at the
federal building and some apprehen-
sion was felt concerning Ilim 1t was
feared that he might have left the
city. $50 * a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
INSTITUTE DATES
ARE ANNOUNCED
FARMERS MEETINGS OVER THE
STATE BEGAN EARLY THIS
YEAR UNDER DIRECTION OF
SUPERINTENDENT HovERsTAp
INSTITUTE ANNUAL READY.

The Farmers Institutes, under the
direction Of Superintendent Hover
stad, have begun earlier than ever be-
fore, on account Of the demand
throughout the state for this line Of
work. Q. C. Gregg. the well-known
writer and institute speaker, is with
Mr.. Hoverstad and other able speak
ers viii assist him from time TO
time. The institute dates thus far
arranged are as follows.
Richardson, Nov. Is: Glen Ullin,
Nov. 16: Hebron, Nov. II: Langdon,
Nov. 90; Thorson, Nov. 90: Powers
Lake, Nov. 90: White Earth. Nov. %.
Wheelock, Nov 20; Buford, Nov. 81;
Stanley, Nov. 90; Berthold, Nov. go;
Dogden, Dec. q; Ryder, Dec. 4; Doug
las, Dec. s: Max, Dec. Z: Anamoose,
Dec. 3; Lakota, Dec. IL; Marion, Dec.
IA; Litchville, Dec. Is; Nome, Dec.
16; Open Date, Dec. IT; Kensal. Dec.
1s; Niagara, Dec. 20; Larimore, Dec.
21-22; Open Date, Dec. g.
Localities wishing topics discussed
should write Mr.. Hoverstad fully re-
garding conditions and needs prior
to the dates set for the institute. The
Institute annual for the current wear
is now on the press, and will be ready
for distribution about the middle of
December Institutes have already
been held at Richardton. Glen Ullin,
Hebron, Langdon, Thorson, Powers
Lake and White Earth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
HAS EVIDENCE OF
SCORES OF HUNTS
FULL BLOOD CHIPPEWA WEARS
NECKLACE or CLAWS, HOOPS
AND HoRNs-PRizEs cuRlo
ABOVE ANY FINANCIAL MARK
us a SMALL INDIAN.

When ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS left the
Turtle Mountain Indian reservation
this week to appear before the United
States grand jury here, he decided to
bring along the most precious thing
that he owns In the world. A heavy
necklace affair, made up OF hundreds
Of bird claws. chips or horns and loofs
with an occasional sleigh belle. is worn
by Kan awak- -ket, one of the few
surviving full blood Chippewas.
In English ne is known as Taken
earn -Of. He is not the traditional
Indian buck six or seven feet tan.
In fact he is but little over the five
feet IN height. Wearing the soft
skinned moccasins, he glides along the
corridors in the federal building, and
without making the slightest noise ne
wends his way inspecting the various
branches OF the federal government.
Through Interpreter Peter Marcel
lafs, the old warrior told stories which
he recalled as he glanced at the vari-
GUS pieces Eagle, hawk and every
other birds of the prairie are repre-
scented by and ugly claw. Moose, deer.
antelope, buffalo are represented by
chip from the hoof or part OF the
norm. Hundreds Of still hunts were
necessary to secure the coveted
pieces.
When asked to put a price on the
curio, the stoical Redman only grunted
mo" and explained through the in
terpreter that the piece was not for
sale. 1t was held above the dollar
mark and not until old Kan-a-wak-
new-ket dies will It pass from his
possession.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
DELAYED
BY LANDSLIDE
N. p. HAS TROUBLE. IN FAR WEST
AND SEVERAL COAST TRAINS
ANNuLED TopAY-FRElcHT
WRECK AT DAVENPORT
CAUSES LOCAL DELAY.

On account Of big land slide on
the Northern Pacific railroad at Tus-
cor, Ida, Nos. 2, and have been
annulled today and for the next ten
days all trains. from the west coast
viii be late on coming into Fargo.
The land slide is one Of the worst
that has been experienced on this road
and it will be ten days at least before
the track is clear for traffic. During
that time the trains will be run over
the Northern Pacific tracks via Mis-
soula and Wallace and thence over
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
STEAMER TAKEN
FROM y THE ROCKS
AFTER REMOVING $500 TONS OF
ORE BRANsFoRp Is RELEAs-
ED FROM REEF AT ISLE
ROYALE.

Duluth, Nov. Is. The steamer
Bransford Of the Hawgood line. has
been released from her periIous posi-
tion on reef near the entrance to
Siskiwit bay, Isle Royale, and has left
on her trip down the lakes.
While the big boat was removed
from the reef late Sunday and her
departure was made Monday after
noon the fact was not known until
yesterday, when one of the tugs which
had been working on the wreck re-
turned to Port Arthur.
The Tightening of the Bransford
was done by the tug Whalen and a
barge of the Canadian Towing e.
Wrecking company of Port Arthur.
after she had been abandoned by the
crew. The ship was in most pre-
carious condition and would undoubt
edly have broken up had another
storm developed befor she was re-
leased.
The big wrecking tug Favorite Of
the Great Lakes Towing e. Wrecking
company, which arrived at the scene
Of the wreck after the Tightening had
been completed, towed the Bransford
to the 500, arriving there yesterday
noon. The steamer was short of fuel
rendering the towing tina. far neces-
sary. From there on she proceeded
under her own steam. The Bransford
has one tank full OF water, but one
pump forward is able to keep her clear.
Steamer Penobscot Aground.
While passing Round island yester-
day, the steamer Penobscot ran
aground or the middle ground. The
wrecking tug Fevorite pulled on her
for two hours but wa unable to re-
lease her and proceeded to the 500
where she reported the situation and
the tug General was sent to the Pc
The steamer Rufus p. Ranney Is
detained TT the 500 making repairs
to her steering gear. 1t was expected
last night that she would get away
this morning.
The steamer James Fl. Hoyt is still
at Outer island. The Reid
company's tug Ottawa.
which is to attempt the release Of
the Hoyt, passed the 500 last night en-
route to the wreck. SIC will probably
arrive there tonight. 1t may take
some time to release the ship, as she
ID in q badly exposed position, es-
pecially in case of heavy northwest
Wind
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Churches Unite.

The Elm church, Rev. Grunden, pas
tor, will unite with the United Nor
wegian Lutheran church in union
Thanksgiving services at 1880 this
evening. The services will be held in
the Norwegian Lutheran church. cor
ner of Roberts street and Fourth ave-
nue. north. Speakers are Rev. Gfundin.
in Swedish: Rev. Keller from Moor
head, in Norwegian, and Rev. III. o.
Schurson in Norwegian. Special mu-
sic will be rendered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Tovaas.Thorne.

Miss. Clara Thorpe Of Fargo and
Julius Tovaas of Moornead were mar
ried at the home Of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c, ]. Thorpe, Wednesday
evening. There were ABOUT forty
friends present. Miss Julia Thorpe at
tended the bride and Arthur Anderson
was best man. The young couple re-
ceived many. beautiful presents and
will soon leave for their claim near
Haley, this state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
IS GOING TO MOVE
TO LAST FRONTIER
PETER CARTWRIGHT RE-vIslTs
FARGO AFTERA PERIOD OF 81
YEARs--IIE LOOKED FOR A
CITY or TENTS AND WAS Dis
APPOINTED. ~

Declaring that he had hunted for
eight days without getting sight Of a
single deer, that buffalo were unheard
Of now and that civilization was too
far advanced in extreme western
North Dakota for him, Peter c. Cart
wright, one OF the oldest residents Of
Mckenzie county has. decided to start
north. The widest part Of Canada
will be his destination for Cartwright
wants to get where he can hunt and
roam the prairie without being modest
ed by settlers. giz
This man, who arrived in Fargo
Tuesday evening in answer to a. sub
poena to appear before the federal
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
POWER PLANT ACCIDENT
Breakdown Of Stationary Engine Put,
Electric Lighting Plant Out
Of Commission.

Owing to y breakdown of the sta
tionary engine which propeIs the gen.
orator IN the Northern Pacific railroad
shops at Dilworth. the Offices and shops
at that place will be without electric
lights for a short time until the danger
is repaired The breakdown occurred
last evening and put a considerable
amount. Of machinery out Of commits
sion. However. temporary repairs have
been made which now operates all but
the lighting plant. The Offices have
reverted to the use of candles and oil
lamps.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Bachelors and Benediots.

The first ball of the season under
the auspices of the Bachelors and
Benedicts occurred Wednesday eve
ming in Prizes hall. This affair, like
all the others given by that organiza-
ton, was e Exclusive and enjoyable.
The committees having charge OF the
affair had some surprises for the dan
GERS. There were several out of town
guests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
SEE THE EXHIBIT CAR


While in Omaha for the National
corn Show, call any time between
December and IS at the Exhibit car
OF the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, &
ST. PAUL RAILWAY (1sth and Jones
streets Omaha) and see the samples
OF farm products, ETC., from the Da-
kotas' Montana, Idaho and Washing
ton along the new Chicago. Milwau-
kee & Puget Sound Railway. F. A.
Miller General Passenger Agent, c..
M. & st. P. Ry,, Chicago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

The eighth annual ball OF The
Switchmen occurred Wednesday eve
ming. 1t was the first formal dancing
event in the beautiful ball room Of
the new knights Of Columbus temple
and there was a large attendance Of
the popular railroaders and their
friends. There were twenty-fonr
dance numbers and a special train at
9 o'clock took the Dilworth visitors
back to their homes. The bail this
year was in the hands OF Messrs. Ho-
gan, Curran and Simon and that was
a guarantee of the success of tho
event. They received many con-
gratulations over the manner in watch
the big annual affair was carried out.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Keep Cheerful and Be Happy
j. Best Recipe for Good Health

We have frequently mentioned the
good work being done in this city by
Dr Melvin T. Gates who has ofices
IN the Huntington building. and in con-
versation with him elected the irforrn-
alton that the ground wors of his mar
Vicious success was in teaching people
to be happy showing them how to be
weil-to keep well and cultivate cheer
fulness-a mighty good work, by the
way
Without exception his patients are
enthusiastic in their praise Of his work.
1t is interesting and instructive to in.
terview them get their Viewpoint of
the Doctors success.
Mrs. w Roberts. Lakota, N. D., said:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

mesFWes with the wireless and cable
con- t.es 70 Mrs. Aston. who sailed
for Europe on Wednesday last on the
Lusitania, soon after obtaining de.
cree Of divorce.
At the time Of her departure tina
anxiety over Colonel Astor and taeia
scn Vincent had just begun to de-
velop seriously. ant Mrs. Astor was
considerably pset, especially con.
corning her son.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

When ! came here two weeks ago /
was suffering, constantly from swol-
len and infiamed knee. Twas told that
y would have to have it put In p1as-
ter cast which would. OF course, make
me cripple. A few treatments by
pr Gates and the trouble was ali gone
and / can even climb up and down
stairs without difficulty'
Asa Roberts, whose home is In
Naughton, this state, was just as en-
phatic in his endorsement Of DR.. Gates.
Said ne had been cured OF very bad
catarrhal trouble and nervousness due
to prolonged mental strain. He said
he got immediate relief from DR.. Gates
treatment. without medicine or drugs
of any kind s&%
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

or from communication by the hurri-
cane two weeks ago.
William Al Dobbyn, private secre-
sary TO Colonel Astor was greatly re-
lieyed at the receipt OF the Willemstad
dispatch. but Is nevertheless anxious
for details.
The news was passed along imme-
diately 70 Douglas Robinson am.
Nicholas Biddle trustees Of the Aston
estate and mr. Biddle promptly hled
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Efks Will Initiate.

There will be large class added to
the Elks Saturday night. Several
who have recently been elected to
membership will get their antlers on
that occasion-and some other things.
1t is anticipated the attendance viii be
unusually large and the officers of the
local lodge are preparing to entertain
in splendid style.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

the O. R G. N. to Spokane. There
will be no coast trains into Fargo until
tonight.
The southwestern branch of the road
was also delayed today being held in
Fargo for several hours, on account
OF wreck at Davenport. A freight
engine jumped the track at that place
but aside from blocking traffic did not
do any other damage. The accident
occurred sometime early this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
Modern samaritan,s Rall.

The first annual ball Of the Modern
Samaritans was held in Stones hall
Wednesday evening. This organiza-
ton evidently has gained wide popu-
larity in the city. The event was at
tended by large number of people
interested in dancing and was entirely
successful from every standpoint.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

y Group Is most prevalent during the
dry cold weather of the early winter
months. Parents Of young children
should be prepared for 1t. All that is
needed is bottle Of Cham5erlain's
Cough Remedy. Man. mothers are
never without 1t in their homes and
1T has never disappointed them. Sold
by all druggists
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
DEPOT OPENING.
Fargoans Invited to WiIliston Monday
Evening for Biz Event.

The new Great Northern depot at
Williston will be opened Monday eve
ming with big ball. 1t is given under
the auspices of the WilIiston Public
Free Library for benefit fund.
Many Fargoans have received inyi-
tations to the affair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

New York, Nov. 25.-News from
Willemstad, Curacao, today that col.
John Jacob AstoTs yacht Nourmahal
was safe at San Juan, Porto Rico, on
Nov. is. coming. on the heels OF the
alarming report that derelict sighted
north Of Cuba might be the Aston
yacht, was welcome rainbow after
the storm Of anxiety which his friends
and relatives had experienced here
since the West indian region was cut
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
TWO ARE INJURED IN WRECK.
Engineer and Fireman Probably Fa-
tally Hurt In Collision.

Carlton, Mimi, Nov 25--A headon
collision occurred one and half miles
east Of here on the Brainerd line yes
terday. Engineer Dan Jones and Fire
man Percy Mullin were seriously and
perhaps fatally injured
"A light engine In charge Of Engineer
Alex Anderson left here for Duluth
with orders to meet an extra freight
The registering Of the freight was for
gotten and the trains crashed at Rock
Cut
The injured men were taken on a
special to Duluth hospital.
The engines were badly wrecked and
traffic was delayed twenty two hours
A Forum Want Ad win sell 1t For You
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

DR.. Geary foot specialist, has moved
his offices from the Edwards building
to the Stern block, rooms rs and "a.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

Ida Meltn. EivctruIosist and Chlropo~
dist has removed to los Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25
CUTLERY

Anything you want m mat lEne7 I
keep only the very best. Ben Hart
Remember. the Best.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

cANA..IEs.
For sale; the very best. Ben Hart.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-11-25

4 Forum Want Al WIN Sen It For You
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
MONEY ECHO OF SPANISH WAR.
Government Must Pay First Glass Fares for
Spanish Refugees 1t Sent Home

Washington, Aug. lZ-The United States Treas
urer Charles II. Treat was to-day ordered by
Justice Gould. OF the District Supreme Court, TO
nav 10 William +. Richardson. Of this city. and
William V Rowe, Of New York as receivers. $780,.
Ga 81. appropriated by the -ecenty enacted def
cheney bill to pay judgment awarded last May
by the United States Supreme Court In favor OF
NJ Cebalos & Co. steamship agents. OF New
York.
The money is due by the United States 10 pay
the difference in passage money between third and
first class passage rates OF the families OF spanish
officers and officials returned from Manila to Spain
following the Treaty OF Paris.
The government paid only the third class rate.
and the steamship agents. having transported the
nersons first class sued 10 recover the difference
1-ba ,und maid over is III controversy. the owner
chin being contested by the compania Trasat-
lantica. a Spanish corporation. which claims Co
ballos g. co. acted it's agent The receivers are
directed 10 place the money In local financial
,nst,tution 10 be held pending the determination by
the court of the ownership Of the fund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13

may occur in this work MI LLOYD will be the head
~ the new bureau. The assistant will be appointed
by tie President. but the Attorney General IS EN-
powered 70 appoint the deputy. As the former
would not he able 20 draw any salary until con
hrIned by the United Ststes Senate, the appoint
ment will not be made until December Mr.. Lloyds
salary IS $500 a year.
Attorney General Wickersham also appointed yes
terdav William A. Robertson, Edward p Wakefield
and Martin T. Baldwin assist Mr.. Lloyd. They
were assistants TO John A Kamp who solicitor
~ the Treasury Department before the Board ~
General Appraisers The ofice was abolished by the
tariff act.
Mr.. LLOYD will not have 70 wait for the formation
~ the new Court OF Customs Appeals % take hold
he try before the present United States
courts here and elsewhere PENDING the appointment
of the new judges. There & enough for him 20 do
I'm dlsp0sing of old There IN this circuit
alone $50 cases on appeal from the ruling OF the
BOARD ~ General Appraisers. and 2o2 In other cir
cults. Il said yesterday that there now
pending 5000 protests OF importers before tho
board al awaiting the decisions IN tho 7so Eases
undecided in tho United States Circuit courts
These cases. some Of two years standing. were
under the Old act, and effort vii be made 70
hurry them along that there may he a clear
course for the questions which u was said ycster-
day. sure 20 arise under the act Mr.
Lloyd's sphere Of action embraces al. tho ports 81
tho United States and TIA cities whore goods RrH
held in bond such as ST. Louis and Chicago With
HIS assistants he viii have 10 represent the govern
ment wherever there may Ia disputes under fhr
tarif act. Eut the I'm ibis district have here
tofore been about 80 Der cent % the whole. that
the bulk OF the work OF ths Office wiz he done here
Mr.. LLOYD had been in charge OF ail customs lti-
CATION referred 10 the United States Attorneys or
fee since 1895, which gave him experience iu ia"
work he will now have 90 do. IL was born IN
Utica December % 1859 and graduated from
the Hungerford Collegiate Institute ana admitted
10 the bar in 1883. He was for several years an
attorney for the New York Central Railroad tie
was appointed assistant by District Attorney
Olcott and was the only Republican carried over
when Asa Bird Gardner was elected. lie left the
District Attorneys Office 20 be the senior assistant
TO United States Attorney Burnett, was again APP
pointed to the same position when II. l. Stimson
held the Office and reappointed when Henry \.
Wise became United States Attorney. Under each
United States Attorney he had charge Of the Gus
toms litigation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-13
HUCKSTER 4 MENACE.
Relchm0pn Uants EfCctivc Rcgu-
ldtiOn of Heights and Measures.

Albany, Aug. i2-The Importance OF effective
state regulation OF weights and measures PRO-
lection 10 the producer and the distributor as we'll
as 20 tho purchaser pointed out to-day by Fritz
Reichmann. State Superintendent Of Weights and
Measures. IN address before the Retail Grocers
Association. Superintendent Relchmann declared
that the huckster IS. perhaps. the greatest
the retail dealer and offered the suggestion that
pedler should licensed until after his weights
and measures have been tested and sealed. Mr..
Roichmann said iu part
The principal difficulties tho retail dealer en-
counters unfair competition and Shrinkage b.
decay, evaporation decline In market value
The unfair competition Is due 20 the Few uu-
scrupulous dealers who, under the gutse OF under
selling give either poor quality short quantity.
and generally the latter. because there Is a pure
food law which Is more or less effective and the
quality BE- more easily Judged by the purchaser.
Ter huckster. who Is nv far the greatest short
weight artist. EeIt 10 package goods manufaCtur-
ers IN the state. 7 actually believe the huCkstsr
s. perhaps the greatest menace 90 the retail deal
or. and pedler should be allowed license un-
less all his weights and measures are tested and
sealed. and he gives fun weight and measure and
n In single instance he ia caught giving short
weight and measure his license should be revoked
The association adopted resolutions in favor Of
placing the sealing Of weights and measures under
tho Jurisdiction 81 the State Department; against
coupon schemes and free deals. favoring the sun
dav closing OF grocery stores; Disappearing the
statement OF Senator Smoot that retailers were
responsible FOR the high prices Of commodities.
opposing parcel post extension. and approving the
garnishee law.