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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
MUCH EXCITEMENT.

Saturday The Forum commented on
some of the blatant boasts of bel
lowing advocate of the commissions
form of government This man was
telling how easily the plan would win
and Of the combinations framed up
to down the people who didn't want
the present crude law forced onto
them. When called by The Forum he
begged that his name not be used and
made the claim his statements to
The Forum representative were of a
private nature and not for publica-
ton with his name.
E. His statements appear to have
aroused the editor of the morning or
gan into frenzy and his ebullitions
in the Monday issue are indications of
peeved and excited mind.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
WEsToN'S LONG WALK.

Edward Payson Weston failed to
walk the distance from New York TO
San Francisco in 100 days. The dis
lance he traversed is reckoned to be
forty miles a day for three and half
months The fact that Weston was
five days behind his schedule at San
Francisco in no way detracts from the
merit Of his performance as a marvel
in athletics. He was not trying to
break a record, but to make one.
No other man ever went so far afoot
so fast. A North American Indian Of
the virgin time might have been cap
able OF crossing the continent in 100
days-some of the harder African or
Australian tribesmen might be capable
of such recurrent fatigues, but fr is
doubtful. No Marathon runner, no
four footed beast ever foaled could du-
plicate Weston's speed from the Hud-
son to the Golden Gate. If the old
man had not suffered incipienC sun
stroke in the Sacramento valley-which
caused him to falter, but could not
make him stop-he might have met the
rough hewn schedule he had set for
himself.
Weston's accomplishment, however,
is in no sense a triumph for American
athletes or an American system of ath-
letics 1t is a performance purely per-
sonal. 1t is an achievement of Ed
ward Payson Weston himself-and
probably no other walker in the world
could equal it,
This man is three score and ten
years old. He lacked much helpful at
tention. He was not molly coddled on
his way Many hardships other than
those of his mere pedestrianizing he
endured.
Behind the salient birth given and
practice nodded iron constitution and
steel muscles of the man-behind his
indomitable force of will-lay a life
of temperance and three-score years
devotion to open air exercise. Frugal
In diet and sparing OF stimulant, Wes-
ton-even at 10 years-was trained to
the hour by the habits of a longer life
time than falls TO most. Hiss feat is
a fine and significant expression Of
what temperance may in some measure
do.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
NEWSPAPERS.

The New York World has the fol-
lowing on newspapers that will be APP
preciated, not only by the craft, but
by the observing reading public:
Just and appreciative as were the
recent remarks of President Judson of
the University of Chicago on the SUBJ
ject of newspapers, he might in truth
have said much more. While the press
is not Indifferent to criticism, 1t is
probable that like some other power
full institutions, it is too little inclined
to self-defense. 1t could go to great
length in that direction If 1t would.
Wilful inaccuracy and untruthfulness
are the most common indictments
against newspapers, and yet In the
case Of the reputable press the charge
cannot be sustained. Newspapers deal
hurriedly with history in the making.
Every library contains carefully pre-
pared volumes which have more dis
puted pages than can be found in the
average newspaper. Newspapers often
receive statements of alleged fact from
persons who are misinformed or ignor-
ant or who may be presumptuous or
malicious. Few people see things alike
Fewer still can describe things alike,
Those whose memories agree are even
more rare. Yet In spite of these con-
ditions and the limitations Of their
own representatives, newspapers US
ually approximate the truth. Their err
rors are in black and white and can
not be concealed; IL their circulation
be large, there are hundreds OF tlhous.
ands Of witnesses against them.
Regarded merely as business en-
terprise the well-conducted newspaper
Is no less a marvel OF precision. Nc
railroad, mandatory or merchandise
Is SO unvaryingly punctual so com.
plerely the master Of all It's processes
or SO resourceful in harmonizing per.
Torrance with promise. For the small.
est OF coins the greatest Of newspa,
pers may be had at ones doorstep Ii
the early morning after midnight or.
der. No other business embracing 8,
nuanp details causes so few disappoipt,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
WHAT NORTH DAKoTANs
SAID AT CHAUTAuoUA.
Picked Up by Frank N. Eddy.

That the tariff is being revised by
its relatives instead of it's friends.
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That when Senator M. N. johnson
talks to North Dakota farmers in Nor
wegian he makes q noise like an In
surgent but when he speaks English
in Washington he sounds just like q
regular.
That increasing the ALREADY pro-
hibitive tariff on wheat is like Offering
fried ham to a man who is seasick.
oeo
That Norway ought to b. annexed to
the United States so that Senator Mel
son would be eligible for the presi-
dency In 1912.
That Alex Mckenzie is fornulatfng
some deep political scheme because
he is keeping so still.
That at the present time the state
needs harvest hands much more than
1t does politicians.
That the best man the North Da-
kota agricultural college ever had for
Its president is it's Worst.
Gee
That Senator Aldrich can fool Sena-
tor McCumber easier than Senator
McCumber can pull the wool over the
eyes of the North Dakota farmers.
90
That Governor Burke wants to be
United states senator and that it win
be longfelt, never-f1lled want.
% o
That If President Taft should veto
the Aldrich bill he would own North
Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
Trains Going West.
RETAIN HOME RULE.

It has always been commended there
was safety in numbers. The advantage
of many counselors has frequently
been pointed out That there is merit
in these assertions is conceded.
But the commission advocates take
the opposite view. They are unwill.
ing to trust fifteen men to conduct the
affairs of the city of Fargo-but wish
to narrow the government down so five
men will control every official act and
dictate the expenditure Of every cent
Of the city's funds.
II their proposed policy is successful
the representation in Fargo will be
only 3S Ia per cent Of what 1t is at
present. The men in control Of the
city's finances and interests will not
be in as close touch with the people
If fifteen men can be controlled by
adverse influences it should be-three
times as easy--to round up five.
Under the present aldermanic sys-
tenn two men are chosen from each
ward. These men are well known to
the voters of their immediate locality
They are truly and directly represen-
tative of their constituency. They
know the needs OF their part of the
city-and are directly and personally
responsible to the voters.
The commission plan eliminates the
home rule" policy SO dear TO the
American people. Each division Of the
city has direct representation and is
not bossed and controlled by residents
Of other sections. a.l
1t is the simplest form Of democracy
There might be better men in some
orAher states for members Of congress
than North Dakota now elects-but
there would be a great howl if North
Dakota went down to New York, New
Jersey, Kentucky or Missouri, and Sc.
lected men to send to Washington K
look after this states interests.
AIC NOAAAAhAoSAOh plan Ia OAt lie SdInt
principle. Advocates of the measure
tell people of the Sixth ward or tn,
Fifth or the Seventh that they will b,
better cared for--the interests of tn,
ward more carefully conserved--eyer
If all five of the members Of dhe com
mission should be chosen from tn,
south side of the city.
That isn't true-and very few voter
viii be caught by the claims of tn
commission advocates with such ar
guments as some have been making
Rlong this line.
Vote against the commission system
and have your own direct representa-
sives--have "home rule"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
GER READY FoR FAIR.

1t is Just one week to the opening
OF the Interstate fair in Fargo. There
Ii much to be done between now and
Tuesday morning Of next week, and ii
win be d strenuous period. The officials
Of the fair association are greatly en-
couraged over the large number of en-
tries in ali departments.
There win be numerous and varied
attractions. Amusement and enter
tainment win have a prominent, place
but the more serious things Of the
exposition wilItnot be neglected The
exhibits IN all departments. it Is prom
isod. will be OF d high class and at
tractiye. The merchants are planning
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
coIorina IN Abx.slnl.n Arld..

Western brides have an easier time
than their Abyssinian sisters On the
occasion OF her marriage an Abyssin
ian bride has to change her skin. From
ebony she has to become the color Of
cafe au lait TO accomplish this the
expectant bride lie shut up In room
tor three months. She Ia covered with
wooden stuff. with the exception of her
head Then they burn certain green
and fragrant branches. The fumes
which they produce destroy the orig
lnal skin, and in It's place comes the
new skin. soft and clear as bahy's
The elders of the family feed the
young woman with nutritive force
meat balls.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

to make the pavilion great center OF
interest.
There will be features to interest all
the visitors and the varied scope OF
the exhibits viii be instructive and
educational as wen as amusing and
entertaining.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
RoweI compIaint il chlIdrsn

When six months ola the little
daughter Of e. N. Dewey. a well known
merchant Of Agnewville. Va, had an
attack of cholera infantum. Cham
berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was given and erected COM
|plete cure. This remedy has proven
very successful In cases OF bowel COM
plant in children and when given ac-
cording to the plain printed directions
can be relied upon with perfect con-
fidence. When reduced with water ana
sweetened II is pleasant to take, which
Is OF great Importance when a medl-
cine must be given to young children.
For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
Proper Treatment for Dysentery and
Diarrhoea.

The great mortality from oysentery
and diarrhoea is due to a lack of prop
er treatment at the first stages of the
disease. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy is a reliable
and effectual medicine, and when Civ
en- in reasonable time will prevent
any dangerous consequences. 1t has
been in use for many years and has
always met with unvarying success.
For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

state, and there you are, Minnesota
conditions, are strangely duplicated,
the men that the republicans can elect
hands down won't have 1t and those
that they can't elect are crazy after Il,
and any prediction at this stage of the
game would be the craziest sort OF
guess work.
Minor Offices.
There is no discussion at the present
time in regard to the minor state Of
ficers but in due time candidates win
manifest themselves, for when an Of
fee starts to seek for man in North
Dakota majority Of the male citi-
zens and some of the female, take TO
wearing bells so they can be located.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

sT Many Fargoans will endorse the
local officials in their determination to
prevent Broadway from being convert
ed into an auto race course during fair
week. The safety of home people and
visitors must be considered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
Prasauieua Punotilia.

$50 you don't believe in santa
CLAUSE?
Il didn't exactly say that answered
the little Boston girl. "Tsut I don't ap.
prove of him. understand that he
saIls after o'clock and doesn't wear
svening 49, = '~rton Star.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

Many people with chronic throat
and lung trouble have found comfort
and RELIEF In Foley's Honey and Tar
as 1t cures stubborn coughs after other
treatment has failed. l. M. Ruggles,
Reasnor, Iowa. writes. 1.-THE doctore
said had consumption. and got ne
better until | took Foley's Honey and
Tar. 1t stopped the hemorrhages and
pain In my lungs and they are now as
sound as d bullet Fl. I'll. Casselman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
To Quebec and Return sso.

Via the Soutn snore IN connection
with the Annual Pilgrimage to Sic.
Anne de Beaupre. Tickets on sale
July IL, 1s, 20, n and az. and good for
stop over. Limit A@g. 81. Excurss 81
raj - 70 all ea5tern poi is; tickets On
sale every day; return li.nit oct. .,l
For further particulars and reser-
walton. write A. J. Perrin. Genera,
Agent Duluth MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

IsT President Taft's evident determi-
nation to make the members Of con-
gress redeem the platform pledges of
the last campaign is daily gaining the
huge chief. executive the appreciation
of the American people.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
VOLUME XXI, NO. 200.

The Fargo Forum and Republican Is
published every evening except SUNDAY 10
the Loyal Knights Temple, FIRST Avenue
North, Fargo, N. ID.
subscrlptIon--The Fargo Forum and
Daily Republican, by carrier, 16c per week
or ACC per month. in advance 30 per year
srbc Fargo Forum and Weekly Republican,
II nsr wear. The Fargo Forum and Satur'
day Republican, 81 per year. Single copies
So. Subscribers win and the date to wnicn
they have paid, printed opposite thelf
names on their address slips. r, w.
address, ali communications to The Fo-
rum Printing o.. Fargo. N. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

E% The taxpayers publicity com
mittee' appears to believe that ex-
Mayor Sweet differs from a graphic
phone-because the former executive
is always wound up. 81.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

rg Since the prohibition law became
effective in Tennessee every intoxicat-
ed man is asked where he got the
booze.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

Isa- 1t is understood that during the
Interstate fair all concessions for
games of chance will be refused.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

eg A Gotham octogenerian has
brought suit for a divorce because his
wife refuses to go with him to Jerusa-
lem to live.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

GT According to some of the COM
mission advocates there appear to be
about fifty-seven varieties-of them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

nfents to It's customers and is called
upon so rarely to offer apologies and
excuses.
In its advertising feature the stand
ard newspaper Ii likewise wonderfully
accurate. Containing thousands OF
paid announcements involving the
comfort, convenience and fortunes OF
the masses, the smallest want" al
most invariably finds it's proper place,
exactly as the most important sale
by great merchant Is set forth with
out variation from copy. Time is the
essence of the newspapers obligation
to the public, and all those things are
accomplished with punctuality that
In first-class offices rarely fails.
newspaper such as this, in which
liberty, justice and public service are
honestly and ably championed, richly
merits, the praise and confidence OF
every American.
ar Only two days more.
fT One week till the Interstate fair.
eT The weather man has certainly
been good.
It% Fargo's business blocks don't re-
main empty long.
E% Don't forget to vote against the
commission plan-Thursday.
ikF Sultans do not appear to have
much standing in the ruler market.
fT RockefelIeTs money may be
tainted-but it's seldom turned down.
ET A lot Of North Dakotans pro-
claim themselves-republIc There
are many brands.
az The farmers have found a way
to do up king heads-by seeding the
land to winter wheat.
e8- The states attorneys in the Thaw
case, appear anxious TO make Thaw
mad-whether he Is or not.
az Is Officer Mullen to be made chief
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

AZ The Georgia legislature petitioned
Luther Burbank the wizard, to exper-
iment with cotton and get plant that
has longer lint.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

Phone US your orders for Office sta
tionery' we make deliveries. Knigha
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

ET The railroads better hurry UP and
clean out the box cars, They will
soon be in more demand than yellow
legged pullets at a Methodist camp
meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

IsB' If Taft permits democrats to take
charge of the census in the south
how will Hitchcock make good on cam
paign promises?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

az Is Officer Mullen to be made chief
Of police-if the commission wins?
Mullen is a handsome man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
Burke and johnson.

1T comes very natural to compare
Governor Burke OF North Dakota with
governor Johnson OF Minnesota, for
there are many points OF similarity In
their public careers, Tie North Da-
kota executive Is admir- a and re-
spectAd but he Il not popular in the
sense that the governor Of Minnesota
is, and il Is no exaggeration to say
that Governor johnson Is almost as
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

eB The states attorneys in the Thaw
case appear anxious TO make Thaw
mad-whether he Is or not.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
The 0overnorship.

The Governorship.
On the democratic side there is moth
ing to the goyernorship but John
Burke. OF course he is mot a can
|didate," but beyond all question he ia
many thousand votes stronger than
any other democrat in the state. The
democrats OF this state are reorgan-
izing with the intent Of putting up q
fight all along the lines and Burke's
candidacy would materially aid every
candidate on the state, congression-
|al and legislative ticket. The ex-
agencies Of the times demand that he
be Johnsonized and that is what win
happen.
Congressman Gronna could have the
republican nomination for the asking
but the reasons that are keeping him
out of the senatorial race apply with
still greater force to the gubernatorial
contest. It would require a tremen-
dous personal and political sacrifice
for him to enter the race for gov
|ernor and the congressman Is NOT
built on sacrificial lines.
j. II. Worst is another man whose
name is frequently mentioned In this
connection and he could be easily
elected against any candidate that the
opposition might name, but at the
present time he is at the head OF the
North Dakota Agriculture. college.
Under his capable management ii has
reached Q high state Of efficiency. IT il
the very apple Of his eve and 1t is
very doubtful If he could be weaned
from his pet by the offer Of any Office
within the gift Of the people OF the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

The Wahpeton Globe Gazette notes
that the elevator papers OF the twin
cities continue to knock Senator Nc
Cumber and that the Fargo morning
sheet and other North Dakota demo-
cratic papers chime In to help the mill
ars Ard the grain combine out
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

Ey The farmers have found a way
to do up king heads-by seeding the
land to winter wheat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19

tT A lot of North Dakotans pro-
claim themselves-republi There
are many brands.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-07-19
Governor john Burke.


manned occupied by the same people
during his entire speecn. They say
that the governor looks like Lincoln"
If he does the comparison ends there.
His address was declared by his
friends and the press to be "a mag
nificent effort" But it was not. it was
decidedly commonplace, it did not con-
tain single new though or original
idea. but was full Of platitudious
declarations of the obligations rest
ing upon citizens to obey law and
the duty of public officials to en-
force the law In fact the grafton was
so ordinary that 1t was really extra
ordinary, for when a man. without
any attempt at oratorical embelish-
ment or the slightest tinge OF humor
can hold the rapt, undivided attention
Of a large audience for nearly two
hours, uttering the variest common
place that everyone Is SO familiar with
that most OF them have long ago for
gotten them, there must be some
thing remarkable about the speech
or the man. Perhaps it Is the intense
earnestness, simple honesty and genu-
Inc sincerit OF the man, for if the
governor is not earnest. honest and
sincere he does the imitation act so
| we'll as to fool the very elect.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1909-03-12
BROUGHT OLD FOES TOGETHER
Two Results of Deep Potations on St
Patrick's Day.

Here is an echo of ST. Patrick's day
in story that is going the rounds OF
the police officers in certain district,
In fact, the story began two years
back from the 18th of last March. At
that time certain son of Erin, in
honor of the patron saint of his coun.
try, imbibed just freely enough to
make him bit peevish. A gentleman
whose ancestors hail from the land of
the Kaiser Wilhelm did the same
thing, possibly because it was not the
day dedicated to the patron saint of
his country-the average man can find
an excuse in anything when he wants
to take a little more than is good for
him.
With such inspiration on st. Pat
rick's day, 1907, it did not take much
to get up goodly-sized quarrel be-
tween the Trishman and the German,
and each said mean and horrid things
about the land which the other de-
lighted to honor. By and by it
reached the You're another" stage.
And for whole year the two
guardians of the peace were enemies.
But on st. Patrick's day next year
the twain again INDUCED in frequent
libations, and this time with different
results, for each one was inspired
with great and deep love for all
mankind.
With this love in their hearts the
| old enemies met.
Herman" said the Irishman, "be-
gorra, but I'm name man. Will ye
fergive and fergit for the sake OF
auld times?"
Sure Mike, but dat iss Won ting
will do"
There is not any moral to this story
unless it is that there are queerer
things than green snakes to be seen
on st, Patrick's day.-Cleveland
| Leader.