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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
WHAT ARE sTARsf

To the average person the stars are
merely points of light m the skies. II,
in his curiosity, he should borrow a
telescope to enlarge his researches,
they are nothing more. They do not
magnify. The biggesr telescope in the
world, so far from increasing the APP
parent size OF the stars, If IL has a
really fine Tense, win make them look
smaller In fact we never see the
stars themselves. A false image Is
created In the eyes by the collection
OF the shafts OF light which come from
each separate star, but as actual
globes all of them are zoo far distant
for our grasp.
Each one Ii a sun, and many OF
them have motion in space suffcient-
" large to be detected over a course
OF years; and little more than half a
century ago that was all that was
known OF them. Since shan the ap-
plicatfon OF the spectroscope to stellar
astronomy has brough about most
wonderful results, ana by its aid not
only can 1t be told what the stars
are made Of but (in many cases)
whether they are travelling toward or
away from the earth, and even Il O.
star IL in full vigor OF its activity. or
II It's forces are being spent, and 1t
IL a dying sum. All his knowledge
has been gained through prism of
glaas-for the spectroscoDe Is nothing
else: its various attachments being
merely for magnlhcation and meas
areme1ats.
Sunlight-and equally Htarlight-ia
composite, containing all the colors.
and when passed through a prism Ia
spread out In a long rainbow band, or
ribbon. An analysis of the light ID
made by comparison of certain dark
lines which cross the band, by q
method too complicated to be explain.
ed here. and the message conveyed
50 plainly that there is no possibility
of mistake--is that the chemical ele.
ments found on earth are also pres
emit in the sun and in the stars. in an
intensely heated state, In short tina
material OUT of which the wide uni
verse Of worlds is formed Is the
sans, always to its outermost dis
tanoe.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
N. D. Political Gossip

Balfour Statesmen: Circnmstantial
evidence would indicate the above ar
ticle Il thrust at the editor OF The
Balfour Messenger. Tom Marshall IL
no new factor Iii our fife. Our father
and Tom Marshall are warm personal
friends and have been for the past
twenty years. We are proud to believe
that father is as honest man as we
ever knew He has faith in Tom
Marshalfs honesty. Naturally we
would also, though we never met Mr..
Marshall. we believe Mr.. Marshall is
an honest man, that The would not
stoop to any form OF political graft.
that he would not bow down to corr
porations nor serve them, that he
would make a good senator and would
be willing for his constituency to
know all or his official acts. Feeling
this way, when he came before us
with good platform, we remarked
editorially that. he looked like good
senatorial timber" We did not, how
ever, declare that we would support
him. We very soon received letter
Of thanks from Mr.. Marshall. That
was all right. We did not blame him.
Il was simply good campaigning. VINO
would not do otherwise? We never
asked our commissioner for any adj
vice as to whom to support for sena-
tor nor did we ask any other COM
missioner We did, however, seek the
counsel Of one very good man, read
what we could on the subject, and we
believe we were never more conscien-
tious in taking political stand than
when we decided for M. N. Johnson
(McCumber's friend, II you please.l
At that time we felt that ne was the
man for the people and the state and
supported him with the feeling that
we would lose financially by so doing.
AS all know, Mr.. Johnson was a poor
man. We did not get one cent for
supporting him. We did not want 1t.
neither did we ask 1t. We may say
right mere that all the good things we
have believed to be true OF Marshall
we also believe to be true of McCums
Der. McCumber is everywhere COM,
coded to be a better scholar, a better
orator, and to have a wider influence
that Marshall and q potentiality in
the senate that no other man in North.
Dakota could possibly nave That's.
why we support McCumber. If Nc
Cumber is the friend of oppressive
corporations, why are the rottenest
corporate influences OF our country
turned against him? Now If the editor
Of The Statesman wants us to pub
lish what we know about that COM
mission deal, we viii do so. and il
he wishes the people of this COM
a "a,
a chance to read few other inter-
esting matters. in rhetoric unmistak-
able, no lies, Just the plain truth, all
of which we would be willing to have
acknowledged before notary, let MIN
turn his gun on our personal integrity
once more, just once.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
zELAYA's REPLY.

EOcretary Of State Knox used the
big stick style of diplomacy In his
communication on Nicaragua The
disturbing president Of tho Central
American republican hits this country
in tender spot in his reply to Mr.,
Knox, Zelaya doesn't excuipats him.
self by any means--but he says the
bitter attack on the Nloaraguan pres
idsnt will not rebound to the credit
Of that nation whose motives are aues-
toned in all Latin-Amerioa,"
There is truth In this statement.
The motives OF this country In con-
nection with Central and South AM
erica nave always been under suspi-
cion, though this sentiment had been
somewhat atiayed by the diplomatic
cleveFness OF Secretary Rect, The
present secretary has apparently un-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

done, by his brutal letter. all that his
predecessor has accomplished.
zelaya is perfectly correct in assert
ing that IL wandering Americans Of
the Groce and Cannon type are to be
granted immunity when taking part in
"a Central America revolution. there
win be great increase In the number
Of revolutions. II zelaya Is truthful
in saying that Groce and Cannon were
shot in accordance with the law Of
the land, after drum head court
materiai--it win leave mar. Knox look
ing exceedingly foolish.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
lF WOMEN ONLY KNEW.
What q Heap Of Happiness II Would
Bring to Fargo Homes.

What Heap Of Happiness II Would
Bring to Fargo Homes.
Hard to do housework with an ach-
Ing back
Brings you hours OF misery at
leasure or at work,
II women only knew the cause
that
Bacitache pains come from sick
kidneys,
'Twould gave much needless woe.
Deans Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys,
Fargo people endorse this;
p, N, Barnes, SI2 Third avenue.
Fargo. ", d., says; "For four years
suffered terribly from disordered
kidneys, Gudden twinges darling
through my back and kidneys, eaus-
ing me untold misery and was 80
lame that could not assume an erect
position or stoop, / had severe head
aches and was laid up In bed Haost
OF the time, was In serious eon~
ditieR when learned of Deans Kid-
ney Pills and I procured q box AR
FOut a. Foyterfleid's drug store. A
few doses brought relief and In sew.
aRaL days the pains had eerapietAiy
disappeared. ! gradually improved
and seen All the symptoms of kidney
trouble had LETT rae, I cheerfuiiy
recommend Deanss kidney Piiis to
anyone suffering from kidney cern-
naaant;H
Fog sale by all dealers. Price so
cents, Foster AEilbupn Co, Buffalo.
DFew Cork, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doaats -aad
! take 30 other.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

Balfcur Messenger; Circumstantial
editor I'm this state started out to sup
port Tom Marshall for senator and re-
| ceived a letter OF thanks from Tom
for doing so. He found out that the
move was not to the liking Of the
county commissioner from that district
and so dropped Marshall ana support
ed Johnson. He is now supporting
McCumber. but will probably drop him
when his hind sight catches on to the
situation.
Sheldon Progreas: The St Paul
Pioneer Press has been nosing around
the political corners and processes to
have found out something about the
coming campaign for the North Da-
kota senatorships which will cause the
average North Dakotan to smile. The
article in question pictures Congress-
man Gronna as sending a telegram
from st. Paul TO Jnd LaMoure at
Brainerd and purporting to come from
Senator McCumber, requesting a con-
ference and then when Jud reached
the city dropping In upon him himself.
The wise man Of The Press dissent
mates the further information that
Gronna was looking for support from
Jud and the staIwart wing OF the re-
publican party for his boom for the
United States senate and incidentally
for Marshalrs as his running mate
Marshall to take the long term as sue
cessor to McCurnber and GronHa the
short term, now held by r. l.. Thomp-
son as successor to the late M. NJ
Johnson. Now the conference may
have taken place and there would be
nothing provocative of criticism in
such a meeting, but why Gronna.
should go about securing 1t In sucn
a roundabout way listens rather queer
ly and is hard to believe.
Bismarck Tribune: The Jamestown
Alert thinks that with a bill for the
inspection Of grain by federal agents,
pending in the senate, and bill for
the same purpose in the house and
both being championed by representa-
.tives from North Dakota, it can be
ring which strenuously objects to any
such measure being enacted into law,
will again commence their attacks on
Senator McCumber, and may not en-
tirely overlook Congressman Gronna.
1t is declared that most OF the adj
verse criticism directed against North
Dakota senators and members of the
house is seen originally and persist
entity in Minnesota newspapers and is
due entirely to the action of the North
Dakota men in standing by their own
constituents. The political opposition
in this state to the republican menu
bers of congress takes advantage Of
this Minnesota TRADE and attempts to
make trouble for the senator's and the
congressman who are trying to do
something for their own constituents.
1t is probable that the people OF tne
state will come to understand this sit
uation before long.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
NEW CIVILIZATION in 1914.
Prsaehsr D.eIarss Ysar WIn . corr

Preacher Declares Year Will Re Turn
Inc Polnt In thurman Progress.
Chicago, Dec. 1B.--sGod's name IL
emitted from the constitution. athe-
isrn il taught ehiIdren, within . block
Dc this class. ministers are getting
cold feet, heads OF churches are los
Ing their power,H declared the rev.
John d. Lselx In hts Sunday sermon,
II maintain that the prophecies Of
the BfDis fixes the time OF the end OF
the world at 1914.
II do net naean tnat there viii be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

destruction by material fire or water.
but It viii be q turning point in hui
man progress, meaning the end OF the
age and the beginning Of new age or
world In spiritual things which later
viii become apparent In worldly af-
fairs. = new civilization
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
Net Even aanap.

Cilunbia testers Little Wiifred was
citing upon mis- fathers knee Watching
his mother arranging her hair.
Ppap hasn't any marcel weavee like
that." said the father iaughingiy,
Wiifred,. looking up at his fathers
bald pate, repiiedi Nope. no waves;
it's all beach,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

az II you are troubled with insom-
nia--count the number OF people you
might be able to make happy during
the holidays. You will be asleep a
long time before the end OF the list
is reached.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

Ear Some fellow wants to change the
name of East st. Louis to St. Illmo-
giving 1t the combined authorizations
OF Illinois and Missouri. That plan
might be tried on Moorhead and call
the city across the creek-St. Min
dak
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

81 A scientist insists that originally
man was q sponge--anda the para
graphers are quite sure some Of them
stin are.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

We do picture rramiug; finest as
sortment OF mouldings In the city;
moderate prices. 'argo Decorating
Co. New location. 21S Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

4% II the hookworm ever breaks into
the army and mixes up with the army
worm there viii be something doing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

It's a good sign IL its made by the
Fargo Decorating Co.. sign painters
lew location. as Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

ar There is a reason TO rejoice.
Fewer people write Xmas.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
CUTLERY.

Anything you want IN rnaE liner I
keep only the very beast. Ben Hart.
Remember. the Best.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
VOLUME xxxlII, NO. Is.

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

Of 30 he completed his active pastor.
ate after sixty-six years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

- The Atlanta journal intimates
there is no lianeF problem In Georgia
If you know wneEe t6 get t.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
ANOTHER CABINET JOB

Despite the fact that President TAFT
has sounded keynote of economy ir
his annual message-and there are
already a multiplicity OF government
jobs-an effort is being made to create
another cabinet position. It looks, too
like a necessary addition to the gov
ernment's executive machinery.
The chief object OF the new port.
folio is to create something like sys.
tenn in the Improvement of American
inland and coastal waterways There
are many considerations to be urge
in favor of the idea
This country is vast. From differ
ent localities come importunate de-
mands for deepening and Strengthening
rivers and improving harbors The
people of one section cannot be fami-
liar with the necessities of all the
rest Of the country. Many appropria-
tons made in the past have been
merely Of local. rather than general
interest.
While immense sums have been sci
apart for this work 1t has been done
in piecemeal and the largest benefits
to the country have not been secured
for the reason that systematic super
vision is lacking.
At present sentiment is growing
strong for large appropriations in the
interest Of improved navigation. Ev-
erywhere is the conviction that the
country is on the eve Of great wave
Of prosperity The outlook for an in
creased volume of business is most
assuring. The next decade will wit
ness an unprecedented epoch of de-
velopment.
In order TO reap the best results
the w1sest counsels must prevail in
making appropriations--and the ripest
judgment must be exercised In the
control OF these improvements.
II the proposed new cabinet position
will accomplish this end-by all means
create the addition to the presiden-
tial household.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

60 Kentucky has turkey pool
There must be a hen pool and q duck
pool In North Dakota,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

- Tive Americans waea killed In
Nicaragua and ene RieaFaguan was
jailed In Washingten, Eaiaya will
probably call that an even break.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

80 Rev. sedssuFielx w. Riawail, 81
nast Middiebury, VT. preached recent
~ . sermon Of twenty five minutes In
the village Methodist church 1t SER
vices tn observance Of his I00th birth
day ia the same church at the asa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

50 The washington aeraid has
sorae fun eyer the sesldeat Of AM
bpese, N. D., who took q dose 81
"cramp7 medicine and threatened to
massacre the entire neighboFheod.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

~ An exchange headed an item:
Cuba wants money So do aii the
Christmas shoppers,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

- Santa Claus should visit the
small places as much as the larger
homes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

w Remember the little empty stock
ings.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

just Out.
Our fall and winter catalogue con-
tanning ever 1000 seasonable styles
and practical .sints to the home dress
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15

maker, also large assortment Of
transfer embroidery patterns. Send 10
cents to cover the postage and we will
mail II to any address.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-15
The Theatres
Fargo operahouse.

Dec. 15-16--The Climax.
Dec. 25-Thorns and Grange Bios
SONS.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
To SET 400 PLATES
At TAFT BANQUET
Plans Are Now Assuming Some
Definite Form
SEND 1000 INVITATIONS
Music VIII Be Feature Of the Days
Entertainment-GoId and Sill
yer Souvenir Ordered for
the President
SEND 1000 INVITATIONS

The executive committee for the en-
tertainment of President Taft got down
to active business yesterday afternoon
and went into definite plans. Chairman
John L. Parker of the banquet commit
tee made the most interesting report, his
committee having decided on the essen
tial features of the banquet.
The Hillman was selected as the place
and the time-November 2, $3.50 p. m. Mr..
Parker announced that he had arranged
for 400 seats at SIS each. Invitations will
be mailed out Monday and replies must
be in the hands of the committee by
October 15 SO that final details of the
menu and place cards may be completed
and the names of all the guests be placed
on the cards.
One thousand will be sent out, and
should the acceptance run beyond the
possible number to accommodate the seats
will be drawn by lots. A diagram will
be furnished each man showing the To-
cation and number of his seat and the
letter on his table.
magnificent souvenir silver and gold
badge properly engrosed to be presented
to President Taft.
Harry Jones. chairman of the auto
mobile committee, reported that he al
ready had completed practically all the
arrangements for carrying the President
to and from the various points on the
programme The badge committee was
authorized to provide badges for the gen
eral arrangement committee. the SUBJ
committees and the Presidents party.
Music will be a big part of the enter
tainment, as Chairman Steiner was au-
thorized to spend $500 on music and he
reported plans for a great musical dis
play. Chairman w. p. G.. Harding of the
finance committee called a meeting of
his committee at clock Tuesday aft
ernoon.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01
CAN USE PARKWAY
AS Birdie PATH
Grass Plet Is Really Part of
Street
AVENUE Is DANGEROUS
Horseback Riders Complain That
Animals Are Unable to Get Secure
Footing on Pavement-one
Arrest Was Made.
AVENUE IS DANGEROUS

1t will now be permissible for horseback
riders to ride along the sodded parkway
through which the street car tracks run
on Highland avenue They can ride along
without the fear that bluecoat may spot
them and give chase.
This fact developed yesterday following
the arrest Tuesday of a negro who was
/ riding horse to the Country club for the
use of its owner. The owner started an
investigation with the resultant discovery
that no law could be found that was be-
ing violated.
He explained the matter to Judge Fea-
gin, who decided that the street was the
city's property; that it was built for the
convenience of the people, and he couldn
see why it should not be used for street
purposes.
The matter was taken up by the board
OF directors of the Birmingham Railway,
Light and Power company yesterday aft
ernoon and they decided to make no OBJ
lection to riders using the parkway.
Whether the city or the street railway
company owns the parkway is matter
of dispute Under the agreement with
the city the company is to keep the park
way sodded I'VE can't keep the grass
green and pretty if the horses are allowed
to cut it down." is what they have said in
reference to the matter.
The smooth and hard pavement on
Highland avenue is said to be dangerous
for horseback riders, it being a difficult
matter for horses to hold steady gait
upon it. A number have met with acct
dents.
Officers making the arrest stated that
they had been instructed to arrest all
persons riding in the parkway. and the
order?" Chief Bodeker states that he
doesn't remember the issuance of an or
der to arrest such offenders, and in a
talk to all officers yesterday stated that
it was not right to make such arrests.
The desk sergeants at police headquarters
do not remember the issuance of an or
der, while Mayor O'Bren states that he
did not issue it.
The use of the parkway as a bride path,
it is pointed out, would relieve greatly
the condition existing on Highland ave.
nue.. 1t would leave the roadway on each
side of the parkway for the use of au-
to,nobiles and other vehicles, and do away
with the possible accident by horse
falling on the slick pavement.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-10-01

gest that you come through Elbow gap
via Branchville, Cane Creek church,
thence to Eden and Pell City and take
up the course as outlined by you to At
lanta. We have Investigated and find
that this last named route can be used
very easily and in good condition except
in crossing the mountain, which will be
necessarily encountered in crossing the
mountain at any place. However, this
can be traversed very easily by an auto
mobile.
On account of Carr's gap not being in
condition to come through in an automo-
bile we would appreciate it If you would
send one of your representatives to
Cars gap and we will have Mr.. Carr to
meet him at Brompton and show him the
proposed changes in this road by the
county commissioners and the advantages
of this new road.
We trust that the impractibility of
Carrs gap will not prevent you from
coming by Pell City and that you will
come over the route as suggested by us.
BY so doing you will find the most en-
thusiastic good roads people in the state
and hearty welcome by the people Of
Pell City and vicinity, who are very
anxious that you come through our city,
and who will use their best efforts in
making this movement a great success.
Trusting your club will be huge sue
cess and assuring you of our hearty sup
port. We are very truly yours.
CHARLES p. PRATT, Mayor.
d. b. SPEARS.
J. +. COOKE.