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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
RELIGIOUS PROGRESS

The following letter from President
Eliot Justifes The Forum in its appre-
citation OF President Eliot's address on
The Religion of the Future as far as
his views on the subject could be
cleaned from the incomplete and frag-
mentary reports. Dr. Eliot answers
one of his hasty critics, and thus ans
wers all
Dear Sir: My address on The Re-
ligion of the Future will be published
in The Harvard Theological Review for
October, published by Harvard univer-
sity, Cambridge, Mass. I venture to
think that the opinion of the lecture
which you have formed on the basis
OF a few inaccurately reported, scat
tered sentences out of an address which
took an hour to read. might be modi-
fed If you read the full address. /
venture to add that / am not at the
hold Of any proud world whatever;
second that such part of the world as
am best acquainted with loves the
lowly Nazarene' and does not hate
Him; thirdly, that / have met during
my life most of the sorrows which are
accounted heaviest; fourth, that Jesus
will be in the future not less but more
than in the christianity of the past"
This letter might be pondered by a
venerable writer in lions Herald who
condemns President Eliot son the basis
OF few inaccurately reported scatter
ed sentences,' which are the only re-
port now accessible The writer says.
"The 21st century win dawn upon a
choir embracing nearly the whole liv-
ing human family, comprising unified
Professionalism and a purified Roman
ism, with clasped hands, Joyfully sing
ing, Jesus does reign where'er the sun
does His successive journeys run
"The mute and sullen spectators of
this festive scene will be three warning
groups OF Unitarians. Moslems, Jews.
and few infidel clubs, the descend
ents of New England liberalists.''
The Moslems and Jews are put in
to keep the Unitarians and the liber-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
ALFoNso's OPPORTUNITY.

The Brooklyn Times editor must be
pining for a royal funeral. He writes:
There is an opportunity for the
king of Spain to make himself famous
He might rank in history even with
some OF the warriors of old. He now
has two male heirs to the throne, and
his death would not involve his coun-
try in a turmoil over the succession.
why should he not, therefore, put him
self at the head Of his troops in Mo-
rocco? Should he do so and succeed
in subduing the country, he would
come back to Spain it's hero. No peo-
pie love martial glory more than the
Spanish. See how they worship the
bull fighter, who merely risks his life,
not for the good of his country, but
for the mere amusement Of an audi
ence. The young Spanish king was
believed to hold the affections OF his
people to an unusual extent. The re-
cent disturbances have done something
to shake that belief. But perhaps the
rumors creeping out OF the country
past the watchful eye OF the censors
have been exaggerated. However,
real military king would reawaken in
Spain great enthusiasm.
Spain, according to reports, is doing
in Morocco just what she did in Cuba
and the Philippines. She is holding the
cities and that is all. She is not really
subduing the country from whence the
cities must draw their sustenance. To,
subdue a country in this way is to
create a constant drain upon the moth
er nation and is improbable. In fact,
it is but a sham subjugation which
fools no one, and least of all the sup
posed -to-be subjugated.
Spain should study Americas ways
in the Philippines. The United States
has not subdued the entire the entire
expanse of islands. 1t is true, but they
have made their power felt in all parts
of the archipelago, and have done more
in ten years than Spain did in 100.
Steadily is the authority Of our flag
being spread, and surely will every
corner come under its absolute sway
within the next decade. This is what
Spain should do, or her governing
forces should withdraw entirely from
the field of foreign conquest. She
should give up the effort to establish
and maintain colonies, unless she can
do the work properly and effectively,
and this she cannot do IL her dynasty
has not the support of the people.
There was a time when monarchs
did as they pleased. They did not
consult popular opinion. This day has
passed away. A monarch who does
not consult his people may hnd himself
without a throne. Even the czar of
all the Russias has to keep his ear
closer to the ground than did his pre-
decesgors. So 1t is with Alfonso Dur
ing his minority his country fought a.
disastrous war with this country. Her
army was of little value and her navy
was destroyed. For that he Is not to
blame. His advisers are. however. The
people OF Spain have belief that the
present war is one merely of conquest.
waged for the benefit OF court circle
OF spectators and investors. Spain
does not, therefore, endorse the present
war, and unless her king can throw
into 1t some OF the glamour of con-
quest nothing viii be accomplished, un-
less II be the further depletion Of her
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altsts in bad company. AS to the Jews,
what does the writer think of the
growing observance by Hebrew leaders
of the Christmas festival, their rever>
ence for Jesus as the consummate
prophet and teacher of their religion,
their acceptance OF His teachings and
of his life as the deepest utterance and
outshiniRg the divine truth and hoIi-
ness and love? And what does he
make OF the assertion of one whom
Unitarians and descendants OF New
England liberalists acknowledge as
their representative, who declares that
Jesus viii be in the religion OF the
future not less but more than in the
religion Of the past?"
Much is signified by the address OF
President Eliot and by the marvellous
popular interest in it Much is signi-
fed in this new part of the country.
where the absorption In the pressing
secular tasks Is now yielding, to an
eager interest in the higher things.
There are religious teachers in this
region who have taught earnestly that
the emancipation of religion from ira
ditionalism. it's emphasis upon service
In the widest sense, its congeniality
with all that is normally human must
result in understanding Jesus not less
but more to the world and the indi-
vidual To such teachings comes this
timely word Of the leader of American
education and culture. What better
place for religion OF freer thought
and larger life and more devoted SER
vice than this new northwest, a reli-
gion all vital and personal in it's as
piration toward the supremely free and
vital and serviceable spirit OF Jesus!
Father Tyrrell, one OF the leaders Of
modernism in the Catholic church, at
his death received the holy commun-
ion from a Roman Catholic priest, but
his body was not permitted burial in
consecrated ground. A signed review
of his position appeared in The London
Nation few days before his death 1t
Is demand for liberty Of scholarship
in the Roman Catholic church.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
GIRL COURTS DEATH.
Makes Five Unsuccessful Attempts to
End Her Life.

Yonkers, N Y. Aug. % Annie
Sherman, who is believed to mold the
record for the number OF unsucceas-
full attempts she has made to COM
NIT suicide, was arrested here for the
fourth time in three years on a charge
of attempted suicide.
Miss Sherman, who is twenty years
OF age. made three efforts yesterday
to kill herself by leaping in front OF
trolley cars, but in each case was res
cued After the third attempt she
was arrested.
AT police headquarters she tore her
skirt into shreds and fastened the
pieces together tied them about her
neck and tried to hang herself The
police matron cut the rope when An
ME was half corsei ctr=. On reviving,
the girl attacked and tried to gouge
out the matron's eyes. The police of
flcers overcame the would-be suicide
after a desperate fght.
Annie was then di1rohe and put in
a padded cell. but an hour later she
took a handkerchief which she had
concealed IN her hair. tore 1t UP and
tying the pieces together tried to
choke herself.
The matron again interviewed In
time to prevent the girl from killing
herself
Miss Sherman is said to be the
daughter OF = prominent New York
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
USE PAINT.

Among the agents for cleanliness is
paint. II covers a multitude of sins.
1t is next thing to godliness in both the
Office and the kitchen. II destroys the
microbe and routs the baccilli. There
would be much better sanitation IL
more paint were used II Is far su-
perior to wall paper-behind which all
kinds of insects can hide. Neither the
cockroach. the persistent bed bug--nor
any Of their flrst cousins can hide be-
hind paint. Paint puts them out Of
the business. 1t seals up their hiding
places in the walls and embalnis and
deodorizes their remains. Try paint
a lot Of it-for cieaniiness--and sani-
tation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
PROHIBITION PARTY.

The prohibition party is forty years
old-and the anniversary is TO be cele-
brated with appropriate functions in
Chicago, Sept "a. In view of the pro-
hibition wave that has spread over
many states recently it is not at all
difficult to imagine the enthusiasm that
will be in evidence on this occasion.
North Dakota will undoubtedly have
large representation in Chicago on
that date.
The prohibitionists note with pride
that only three parties ever reached
two score years--the democratic, re-
publican and prohibition. Commenting
on the party, The Springfield Repub-
lican says:
The whEg party was much inferior
in longevity to the prohibition party
although. like some other parties Of
short life, 1t polled in its best estate a
far greater number OF votes. Founded
in 1859, the prohibition party Is but
fourteen years younger than the re-
publican party, and all must concede
that in ability to Withstand the as
saults OF time with such a small vot-
ing strength this organization easily
surpasses all others in American his
tory. There are no signs Of an early
death, either for the prohibitionists
have as much reason to felicitate them
selves today upon the outlook as they
had twenty or thirty years ago. The
fact that they stand for a principle
which is rooted in moral and social
conduct doubtless explains the singular
vitality OF the party.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
WHAT Is THE MORAL?

The country has wearied of the Thaw
case. In threading the endless mazes
Of this scandalous affair the average
reader has grown sick OF heart. The
weaknesses of frail human nature have
never been more pathetically exposed
to popular contempt.
But the experience should be of value
to the American people-if the great
moral which it teaches is not overlook
ed in the rush OF passing events.
The burden of the message which
proceeds from this sensational prose-
cution is addressed to fathers and
mothsrs-upon whom devolyes the re-
sponsibility of bringing up boys.
The Kansas City Star-in an editor
ial review Of recent incidents of the
trial--has stressed upon several I'M
portant matters in connection with this
sensational episode. Among other
things which ought to be burned into
the hearts and consciences OF parents
especially of the fast set-this paper
says:
The lack Of restraint and discipline
is more largely responsible for the
crime OF young Thaw and for his pres
ent condition than any congenitaI
cause, and the evil Is all to prevalent
in families OF the monetary class Of the
Thaws. TO account for the murder OF
Stanford White It Is not at all neces-
sary to assume that his slayer was
crazy Thaw need not have been in
sane to give free rein and license to
rash and lawless impulses which had
been nurtured and stimulated from his
early boyhood by unwise Indulgence.
With the extravagant use Of money to
which the son Of a rich father and
mother was accustomed. 1t would have
been marvel had he grown up with
habits of sobriety and with the least
consideration for anything save the
gratification OF his own desires and err
ratio tendencies.
1t is tolerably safe TO say that II
Harry Thaw had been the son Of me-
caanic he would not have been either
criminal or a lunatic. 1t was his
raising that made the unfortunate
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
No Motive Far Eo,,I d..

Park Falls. wis, Aug. % - rhc
theory Of foul play as the solution OF
the tragic death Of James I'll. Simpson
has no supporters In Park Falls. Simp-
son had no enemies here. He was
practically penniless and had worked
as a day laborer, The authorities are
satisfied that his death was accidental.
When last seen alive he was asleep
on an abutment Of the railway bridge.
It Is thought he rolled into the water
while asleep or stepped OFF accidentally
into the rushing current when he
awoke.
Mrs. Simpson has not appeared in
time, IL at all Friends Of. the family
here are not Impressed with the story
telegraphed from New York. If an IN :
vestigation is made. they believe it
win be disappointing to the New York
widow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

young man what he Is. You can't stuff
the pockets OF a boy fun OF money
and turn him loose to do as he pleases
and expect him to escape danger. Par
ents who practice this sort Of indul-
gence set the feet OF their boys directly
in the road to ruin, and they are pre-
pairing themselves for exactly the sort
Of trouble that has overwhelmed the
sorrow stricken mother OF Harry Thaw,
who Is the one figure in the whole
tragedy that has excited the
genuine compassion OF the public
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
SHOOTS LIFE LINES.
Swedish Engineer lnvents Successful
Life Saving Torpedo.

Life Saving Torpedo.
London, Aug. 2s-Recent tests OF
the torpedo Iife-line carrying appara-
tus, the invention Of Swedish en-
gineer, Col. Wilhelm Unge. by the adj
miraity at Whale Island. have been
80 satisfactory that 1t is said NUM-
Der OF important ocean passenger
carrying lines will soon equip their
vessels with the apparatus.
The invention is the result OF q
board Of trade inquiry for an appara-
tus that would throw a lifeline at
least 300 yards without detection by
the wind to or from q ship In distress.
In the recent tests the Unge appara-
tus was successful over distances
ranging from S74 wards to $50 yards
against stiff slantwise wind. The
torpedoes discharged each carried a
one-inch flexible line capable Of
working breeches buoy between ship
and shore.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

fT A daughter born to Mr.. and Mrs.
NOVEL; Lowber, of Little Creek, Del,
enjoys the distinction OF having-four-
teen living grand and t-grandpar-
ents-a coincidence which pos is
not shared by another child in the
United States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

eE The people Of Minnesota cities are
determined to assert their rights and
they insist on having all the sidewalks.
In the meantime Fargoans are walk
ing on the edge Of the curb line to give
merchants an opportunity to blockade
the sidewalks with fruit stands, signs,
bike racks and mercantile displays.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

and muscles sore from cold and rheuina-
tisn, when you sprain Joint, strain your
side or bYuise yourself, Perry Davis Pain
killer will take out the soreness and AK you
right in jiffy. Fof over 20 years il has
been the standby for emergencies in thous-
ands Of families. Don't 90 home without o
SOC. or one Of the new size $50. bottles.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

IA The Chicago Record Herald car
toonist suggests that cast iron imita-
tions of men and women be placed in
the streets to be hit by the autoists--
and believes there will be more care
exercised after few Of the drivers go
go up in the air.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

eT The premium list of the Richland
county fair has been issued. The ex-
hibition will be given Sept. 21-24. The
officials have built up one OF the best
county fairs in the west and it will at
tract large crowd.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

Kelso g. Company. grain commission
ers. Minneapolis, would be pleased to
send anyone interested. their book OF
grain statistics and information in re-
gard to crops.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

e% New Jersey fan had his mouth
so wide open when he was roofing at
ball game-that sparrow few in
side his countenance and almost choked
him to death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Just Received.

A carload Of slightly Clipped plumb
ing fixtures. Lavatories, bath tubs
and sinks Of all kinds which / win
sell cheap. H. p. Riley, MO. 10 Robert
street,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
Monumsnks.

A. w. Raymond pioneer monument
and sravestone man, N call on any
one wishing anything ia his line.
Address Box 41s. FasgO
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

business man. Physicians who ex-
amined her declare she was perfectly
sane Her peculiar condition Is ascrib-
ed to an unhappy love affair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

J. T. Young & sons Bus & Trans
fer Co, will give you claim checks
for baggage to and from ali depots
hotels and residences. Phone 15.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

After O'Clock tonight and every
night until 8 a. M, the long distance
telephone rates over the lines Of the
Northwestern Telephone Exchange co.
are approximately one-half the day
rate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

eT Some idiotic preachers at Bristol
Va, announced they would excommu-
nicate members of their churches who
voted against prohibition. That's rath-
er arbitrary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
THOSE WHO GO TO CHURCH.

Bulletins from the census depart
ment give information concerning sta
tistics OF religious bodies in the United
States. compiled IN 1906. that are In
teresting. In that year the number Of
church members was nearly $4,000 600
nearly s1.2so.Ooo.OoO was invested in
church edifces. and new churches were
going up at the rate of eight a day.
1t was stated that males constituted
less than half the church membership
that the Catholic male church member
ship is more numerous than the Protes-
tant-that in sixteen states the major
ity OF the total church membership is
Catholic--and that in the whole United
States 6l.6 per cent of the church mem
bership are Protestants and ss.7 per
cent Catholics.
From the statistics It readily appears
that there can be no ground for the
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. expressed
that the influence OF the church is
weakening in this country.
The enrolment Of considerably more
than one-third Of the total popula-
tion-on the membership lists of the
church organizations is the best evil
dence that their power for good is not
diminishing.
OF those not enrolled. II may be as
sumed that the majority is under the
age Of admission. Then there are 9TH
ers who. though not maintaining MEM
are attendants at church SER
vices. The number OF those who live
entirely aloof from the church infiu-
ence must be comparatively small.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

"a Washington state repealed that
measure which provided for physical
and mental examinations of people who
wanted to marry
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28
VOLUME xxxiI. NO. ass.

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ET Why all this silence from Africa?
Has Roosevelt killed off all the big
game-or is he working his typewriter
overtime?
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

kS No endeavor to measure any
body's aspirations by their perspira-
tions--not these August days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

sE Some people can't understand why
Taft wants to stop four hours in Mil
waukee-when he's on the water wag-
on.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

already meagre revenues and further
outbreaks at home.
The young king Has an opportunity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

II McKee's Rocks. Pa, appears TO
furnish a kind Of continuous crime
and riot carnival.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

styles, sent to any address. This
amount covers the cost of mailing.
We furnish the catalogue free of
charge. Order today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

kE Walter wellman evidently be-
lieves in running his own relief expe-
ditions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

EE This is as good a time as any
other for Fargo's $4,000 club to get a
hump on itself.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

tE Washington state has reduced the
price Of marriage licenses from SO to
81.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

~ Don't get crick in your neck
watching for Halley's comet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-08-28

Notice
Ten cents is all that 1t costs to have
our handsome fall and winter cata-
logue containing over 1000 seasonable
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-26

Chicago, Oct 25.--wheat prices broke sharply on the Board of Trade today owing to general liquidation prompted mainly by a slump in the price of the cash grain here and at other important centers in this country At the close the net loss was %@1c.
 Corn closed easy. oats steady and provis- ions generally strong.
 Weaknes predominated in wheat the great CT part of the session and prices moved over range of s @1%e.
 Material declines in the price of cash wheat here and at outside centers, chiefly In the Southwest. were responsible for much of the selling pressure although bearish weekly statistics also contributed to a con- siderable extent.
 Worlds shipments amounting to 14, BOA, 900 bushels an increase of 1,024.0OO bushels in the amount of wheat on ocean passage and weakness of foreign grain markets were ad- ditional bearish factors.
 During the day. the December delivery sold between 31.0 and $1 05%. Final quo tations on December were at $i i.04S.
 The corn market was inclined to drag cured toward midday on reports of light offerings of cash corn from the country. The volume of trade was small. Prices at the close were a shade to lower. Trade in oats was extremely quiet and prices fluctuated over a range of about C.. The close was steady with prices precisely at the previous final quotations. Provisions were firm owing to a O 10c ad- | vance in the price of live hogs. The Octo- | Der products were exception to the rule and displayed moderate weaknes because of | realizing sales. Prices at the close were t2ikc lower to 27h QS0c higher.