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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Railroad News
500 SURVEYING
TO NORTH DAKOTA
LINES BEING RUN PRESUMABLY
FOR EXTENSION OF WHEAT
LINE WEST.

Thief River Falls, Mimi, Feb. "a
For a year past there has been a.
rumor prevalent about construction by
the 500 from Thief River Falls to
Grand Forks and beyond into the
North Dakota territory Of competing
lines.
These reports assumed verifcation
Monday when a surveying party OF
fen men started from Viking, the f1rst
station west of Thief River Falls on
the wheat line of the 500, and began
survey southwest from that point In
the direction Of the Dakota city. rms
line would traverse a rich section Oh
highly cultivated farm lands Whlch
have now but one other railroad Hne'
II would also secure to the business
interests of Grand Forks direct anu
short connection with the 500 system
at Thief River Falls, the huo Oh the
500 activities in the center OF the REQ
river valley. -, -.
three months been engaged In making
line ont from international Falls tc
| tbis ct+v have completed their labors
and quit the nelu' Ah0 p ..,,
the dark as to the purpose OF resuI
of the survey. but as 1t passes tnrousi M
the greatest body of virgin timber zen
in central United States II Is surI1issS =
that in the near future this roao WI
heneft bv building through this WOODS
and secure the rich traffic wnich VII
fan to the first line traversins IT, Pos
sibly there is some connection betweei
this survey and the one inaugura1e'
from Thief River Falls to Grand Forks
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
People of Note

Mrs. c. M. Brase is here today from
Heaton.
Atty. ]. r. Callahan 10 here from
Casselton today.
N. Upham Of Grafton was in the
city over night
c. r.. Duncan is here today from
the state capital.
w. H. woodruff is representing
Beach i'm Fargo today.
Mr.. and Mrs. F1erhaug Of Edmonds
are guests at the waldorf.
M. d. Cassell Of Hope is in the city
today on business matters.
G. M. Jones 10 here from Casselton
looking after business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. e. A. Porter are here
from Verona, visiting with friends.
osa Miller is down from Grand
Forks to look after business matters.
Albert Sparrow from Portland is
here talking business with local peo-
pie.
j, M. Bates ana r.. n. blsuOp vi
Lisbon are spending the day with
Fargo people.
Morton Paige, returned home this
morning from two weeks visit ir
New York city.
Atty. e. Smith Peterson of Parl
River, N. D., is transacting lega
business in the city.
State Treas. @. l.. Bickford was {
business visitor In the city today. HI
is guest at the Gardner.
e. ]. Archer and Geo. Moray o
Finley were arrivals last evening ant
they are spending the day here OF
business.
Atty and Mrs. j. 8. Watson left to
day for Chicago, and after brief sta,
there they will proceed to Sant
Baraba, Cal, where they expect t
make their home at tho Miramar no
: tel for few weeks stay.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Coming Events
Monday. February "a.

Monday, February 2S.
Elizabeth Thompson Wilson. con-
tralto. song recital stones nall.
March 2, masquerade ball Of Modern
saanaritans, Union hall.
Friday, April I.
Trades and LaboE Assembly state
invention benefit lance.
Tuesday, April 10.
Laymen's Missionary conference.
Wednesday, April 20.
Laymen's Missionary conference.
Thursday, April 2f.
Laymen's Missionary conference.
Sunday July 10.
Annual meet ting OF the State Sports.
mems association.
Monday, July II.
Annual meeting OF the State Sports
mems association.
Monday, july 26
North Dakota State fair.
Tuesday, July, 26
North Dakota State fair.
Wednesday, July 27.
North Dakota State fair.
Thursday, July %.
North Dakota State fair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
GOTHAM'S MILK
TRUST INDICTED
TRUE BILLS RETURNED AGAINST
EIGHT DIRECTORS OF CON-
soLIDATED MILK EX-
change.

New York, Feb. 24,-The so-cailed
milk trust" was indicted in New York
today After a grand jury investiga-
ton extending over a period of weeks
a blanket indictment was handed in in
the criminal branch of the state su-
preme court, naming eight Of seven
teen directors Of the Consolidated MIX
Exchange, a New Jersey corporation,
and charging that they met June 20,
1909 in New York and "COnspired to-
gether and with others to fix the whole
sale price Of milk and did fix 1t at $l.4l
for forty quart can of milk"
One year in prison and a fine of not
more than $4,000 or both, is the PEN
atty for each offense, which is a mis-
demeanor.
Bench warrants were issued for eight
directors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
BATTLING With
HUGE ICEBERGS
CREW OF WRECKED YucATAN
TRY TO SAVE SHIP FROM CON-
pLETE DESTRUCTION.

Seattle. Wash, Feb. 24.-Reports re-
ceived from the north say that the men
who are standing by the wreck OF tne
Alaaka steamship Co.'S steel steamer
yIcatan which was wrecked on a reef
at the entrance TO Mud Bay Alasna'
last week are engaged in a continuous
battle with huge ice bergs, 20 keep the
beached vessel from complete destruc-
tion.
with the exception OF the Forward
house. the Yucatan is entirely supners-
ed at high tide. Captain w. >. Porter
ana the men who are with him are NV
ing in the forward house, pending the
arrival of the wrecking steamsniE
Santa Cruise.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
MEDICINE COMES sY TON.
Farmer Given Agency ls Asked ia
PAY 5000 for Goods.

OLIVIA, Mimi, Feb. 24.--Last Eovem-
ber a dapper young man appeared and
arranged with NJ. e. Olsen, a farmer,
to take the agency for a medicine
house, and papers were drawn up
whereby the house was to supply its
agent with a medicine wagon, pro-
vided he took a certain amount of the
medicine. Everything went smoothly
until last week. when several tons of
medicine appeared. At about the same
time it is said that claim for $4,000
came to hand against the Olsens for
collection. The cOnsignees have refused
to accept the goods or to pay tho
claim.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
EoR MAYOR OF FARGO.

Upon the solicitation OF numerous
business men of this city have de-
cided to become a candidate for the
office of mayor at the approaching
election. / do not want the support
Of any voter undsr a misapprehension
of my views. I believe in the enforce
ment of law. / am opposed to graft
and believe the city should receive q
dollar in value for every dollar ex-
pended. / favor cheap light for the
city and for the consumer. and believe
that the expressed desire Of the people
for a transmission line and municipal
light plant should be acted upon. I
believe the city needs and should
take steps to obtain without unneces-
sary delay an adequate supply OF pure
| water at the lowest possible cost /
regard these matters OF Importance TO
the city at this time, and respectfully
request the support of those who en-
| tertaiu like views. ". r. LOWELL
! Dated Feb. is, 1910.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
CAPITAL, SURPLUS
and PROFITS GONE
CLEANING UP MADE BY ALLEGED
ABscoNDER FROM BAY
| STATE,

washington, Feb 24.-G. w. Cole
man is the name given at the office of
the comptroller of the currency as the
bookkeeper of the National city bank
of Cambridge Mass, whose defalca-
tion caused the closing of the institu-
ton yesterday. He has absconded'
His shortage more than wipes out the
capital stock of 100000 and the sur
plus and undivided profits, amounting
to sSs,45O, thus making the bank In
solvent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Business Jots

Cook paints signs. Phone s25.
DR.. ]. L. Savage, surgeon and ply
stefan. sos Front street.
DR.. r. w. Chandler, dentist, Port
Huron building. No. Broadway.
Furnished rooms by day, week or
month Tweeden block, N. p. avenue
II you sTAMMER write the Nation
al Institute for Stammerers. Crookston
MINI. Absolute cure guaranteed.
The Forum does no Job printing
Send your next order to Hannaher
Schannach at 625 N. p. avenue. Fargo
Get the habit. Fargo operahouse.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
EXPECT STRIKE 70 SPREAD.
Work on All Large chleaso Buildings
May step To-day.

Chicago, Feb. 24.--The strike OF
building trades workers Is expected to
spread today, to include practically
every large building under ccnstrue-
ton In Chicago. An extension of the
strike will include more than 1000 men.
Including steamntters. sheet metal
workers, structural iron workers. car
perters, marble workers and helpers.
The strike is an outgrowth OF al
agreement Martin B. (skinny) Madden
made nearly year awo 60 furnish the
Otis Elevator CO. nnachinists 70 take
the place OF striking elevator con.
atructora. Building Trader Council
leaders declare they will call = strike
on every building where the Otis com
pany has q contract 10 install elevators
ana where the work II done by Mad
den's strike breaking nachinists.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
CHURCH ADVERTISING PAYS.
House Of Hope Has Profted by Tryins
PuhIicitY.

st. Paul, Feb. 24.-Newspaper adver-
tisinR as q method of bringing persons
to church on Sunday has proven q
wonderful success, according to Rev.
Henry C. Swearingen, pastor of the
House of Hope church Two months
ago an advertising campaign in mod
crate way was started by him. Inc
attendance at his church has Increased
from 100 to 200 per cent, he said today.
III attribute the increase in q great
measure to the general publicity" Mr.
Swearingan said. I'VE have tried nu-
merous plans but advertising seems
the best. The service has been changed
somewhat-another feature which be-
lieve has helped.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Brown ANSWERS HUGHES.
Author Of Amendment to Income Tar
Defends His Measure in Senate.

Washington, Feb. 24.-Attacks upon
the income tax amendment by Gov
ernor Hughes of New York and others
were met by Senator Norris Brown
of Nebraska, author OF the measure.
In the senate today. He called at
tention to the fact that congress had
had the right to tax incomes but that
there never was an attempt made TO
tax the state out of existence, as the
governor of New York feared.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
SENATOR PENRosE IRRITATEp.
Ressnts Being Dragged into Dispute
Thinks Reporters Are Strikers.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator Pen
rose, after long conference with some
one in philadelphia this morning over
the telephone, showed marked irri-
tation at having been brought into
the strike controversy.
The senator locked himself in his
apartments in the Willard hotel, re-
fused to answer his telephone, and de-
MED himself to all interviewers. once
when the senator ventured from his
rooms. 1t was said he mistook the re-
porters for a strikers delegation. He
promptly lodged back into his apart
ment and banged the door.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
HAS TUBERCULOSIS CURE.
Berlin Physician TO Demonstrats His
Method In Chicago.

New York, Feb. 24--Dr. Robert
schneider of Berlin, the discoverer OF
9 new cure for tuberculosis, who soon
viii demonstrate his method In Chi-
caro. arrived here yesterday. He was
a passenger on the steamship Umbria-
witch was bufeeted by storms through :
o,,t the voyage and was three days
late.
DIR. Schneider employs q compination
Of aulphuric acid, charcoal and euca-
lvpsus, which is burned In . iamr
placed in the sleeping room Of the pa
tlent. The progress of the disease y
arrested by the fumes Of the drugs
although the doctor says II is impos-
sible 10 restore lung thar has beer
wasted away.
DIR. Schneider says he has effected
many cures In Europe, and ID confiden'
that the efYicacy @k the method vii
lva dononstrat0a IN this country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

c. G.. Baernstein, recorder: The
regular meeting Of Fargo lodge, No. s,
A. o. IT. w, will be held this Thurs
day evening Feb. "a, at 1880 p. m, at
Loyal knights Temple, A large at
tendance is requested, there being i'm
portant business to be transacted.
Visitors cordially invited.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
PACKER HINTS AT FAMINE
Says Scarcity of Food Animals May
Soon Bring Crisis.

OWWFF F'F1N y ''~'~'
Chicago, Feb. 24.-"The people OF
the United States are facing al food
crisis as a result of an increase in
population and a constant decrease
in the number Of animals brought to
market"
This statement was made yesterday
by George L. Mccarthy, of New York.
secretary of the American Meat Pack
ers' association.
'T believe the public should hold In
allegiance its opinion concerning the
existence Of so-called food trusts until
the investigating committee appointed
by congress to study the subject of the
present high cost Of living makes its
report" continued Mr.. Mccarthy,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

Marriage licenses we're issued from
the county court yesterday afternoon
and this morning to the following
couples:
Lloyd c. Collins and Miss Gertrude
M. Nesbit, both of Hunter.
Adelbert e. Spencer and Miss Har-
riet s. Gardner, both of this city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
CANDIDATES NOTICE

1.-THE Forum simply charges it's
regular commercial rates for political
announcements and the same must
strictly be paid for in advance. Do
not ask TO have them chargedl.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

washington star: Are you doing
anything for othera7" asked the
phiianthropist,
agure," answered Mr., Orossiets, II
make a garden every year for the
bene6t OF my nsighbora' chickens"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
DAMAGED by Water.

It developed that the over abundance
of water at the corner OF Broadway
and First avenue north Tuesday eve
ming. flooded the Crusoe basement TO
some extent, causing some damage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
CONDEMNS COLLEGE FOOTBALL
President Trswin, Of Iowa State
board. Would Reform sports.

Iowa City. Ia, Feb. 24.-Jannes II.
Trewin, of Cedar Rapids, president OF
the state board of education controlinE
the state university, agricultural coll
lege and Teachers college last might
took a decided stand against intercol-
legiate athletics, in toast before about
400 alumni at the law building dedica-
ton banquet. He said the game Of
football was under Indictment" arc
that it was time to cell halt to the
present trend OF college sports.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
FOR MAYOR OF FARGO.

To The Forum: In response to ma
merous requests from citizens OF Fargo,
will be a candidate for mayor at the
approaching election.
| w. d. SWEET.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
END EXPECTED ANY TIME.
Congressman Perkins of N. Y. HoVers
on Brink of the Grave.

washington, D. c., Feb, 24.-Repre-
sentative James B. Perkins OF New
York, continues between life and death.
Two days ago, the physicians aban-
doned all hope. His condition today is
unchanged and the end is expected any
time,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
FOR SECRETARY OF STATE.

] am a candidate for secretary OF
state. If elected / shall endeavor 10
perform we'll the duties of the once.
w. M. HOUSE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
80 lJnlgorra Bankruptcy Law.

washington, FEB. e4.-Th0 aheriey
bin for i Uniform bankruptcy law was
passed by tho house yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
INTEREST IN LAND OPENING

Many Inquiries Received Concerning
Montana Reservation.
Many inquiries are being received
daily at the u. s. landof1ce concern
ing the opening of land in Montana In
March. It is evident that a large mum
ber plan to file on claims in the west
ern state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Ellie efsen
Pure Food Grocer
Phone 497-40S
Special for Friday
and Saturday Buyers

We have secured another lot OF those
fine oranges that went so fast lasl
week. The supply is limited but
while they last we will sell them as
follows:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

orator Or the LJ1y--IL WHsHln8LUH
were alive today
Voice In the Audience Harn. Ef hs
was alive today you wouldn't be or
the job.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
Lost

Lost, brown horse lude robe, with
green lining. Finder please leave at
Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
MEMORIAL TO HARTMAN.

NUUW FNWHUs sN@HWNFdkTVW VIII sIFUNk
Tablet at Arden.
Middletown, N. Y, Feb. "a. - A me-
mortal to z. H. Hartman in recogni-
tion OF his services in the interest OF
good roads and the breeding of high
class horses will be created at Arden
this summer by the Orange County
Road Improvement association, OF
which Mr.. Hartman was president fol
many years.
The money for the memorial is raised
by private subscription,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
CUTLERY.

Anything you want In that line7
keep only the very best. Ben Hart
Remember, the Best.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

Houston Post: Somebody stole q
dozen fresh eggs from our house yes
terday,"
''Do you suppose they intend hold
ing them for a ransom?"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
EVIDENTLY READS PAPERS.
Candidate for Naturalization Know
About Roosevelt.

New Haven, Conn, Feb. 24.-"Mr
Taft is the head man, but Mr.. Roose-
welt is coming back.
This was the reply made In tht
United States circuit court here today
by an applicant for naturalization wher
among other questions he was asked
"Who is the head man of this coun'
try?"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24
STEWART TO RUN.
Petition of First Ward Alderman VIII
Soon Be Out.

Aid. James Stewart of the First ward
whose term expires this spring, stat
ed that his petition would be out in
few days and that he would be an ac"
tive candidate for reelection.
1t was rumered this afternoon thai
George Sweetland, manager of the
Fargo Lumber CO., would be candi'
date Mr.. Sweetland could not b'
reached bv The Forum, however.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1910-02-24

Get the habit. Fargo operahouse.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

AT the regular meetin g Of the
city council Tuesday evening
Messrs. Stroh, Donahue and
Sadler. the new.elected alder
men took their seats, Messrs.
Gable. Patton and Base retiring
Read the particulars Of the
grea: piano con test elsewhere
in this Issue. If you have a lady
friend you would like To see get
one of these pianos. send in her
nomination and get her in the
race.
The Order OF the Eastern Star
will serve supper in the VAN
mol building on SATURDAY.. Nav
"a, from SEQ p. m. until all are
served. All are invited.
There will be a social and
dance in the Zenisck Hall IN
Dante on Monday evening of
next week. DeLuca's orchestra
o! Yankton will furnish the
music. Al are invited.
Straved or Stolen.-Ten hogs.
from our farm, II miles south
west of Wagner, during the last
week in April. Finder please
notify Haney & McAllister.
Miss Ryan and Miss Yourg
and the pupils of their respec
tive rooms in the Wagner schools
will give an entertainment IN the
opera house on Saturday even
ing, May IA.
French dry cleaning, ladies
and gents ga' ments. Specially
in light summer suits, ladies'
fancy dresses in silk, satin, vel
vet or any delicate goods or
color. Send your goods bv ex-
press and you viii receive
prompt attention. Lowest rices
guaranteed.
Bernard Bonnem, Tailor,
| l05 Bird st. Phone 242. YanktOn
The Wagner Commercial Club
held is regular monthly meet
ing Wednesday evening at tneiI
| club room and disposed o 30.
! siderable business that wa~ If
Importance 20 the city of W4y
uef. The club : ia a prosper
ous conc ltIou aud are dong
things. Every member sEOnld
make an effort t. attend the
meetings. ana 90 their part to
waru tile bettermeEt aud in
provement of our CITY, ani keel,
In touch with iheu FLO cltl
zens, as Well a. to keep posted
on matters pei taintnv u puOlc
nn uiovemrntS.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

+. Is. Ii .Isi HAS secured u
first class Dairtar and decorator
to locate in Wagner, and anyone
having work Ia his line which
they wish to EAve done in q
satisfactory manner, are invited
TO cali at Pinard's Drug stord
and make their wants knowne
and their wants will be ATTENDED
to.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

Insure your crop this year.
It is wise and prudent To do so.
but inves tigate the COMPANY
which oilers p~rotaction n. We in
vite you to investigate our Com
NAMES. Ask f.F rates and
ems. r. s. StrOhbebu
Cashier.
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

DR.. F.. I. Putnam, OF Sioux
Falls, will be in Wagner, Friday
May 18th, at the Office VI DR.,
Stuart to treat the eve, ear, nose
and throat including the fitting
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

DR.. J. g. Kennedy will give
special attention to X Raw and
electricity in treating diseases
nervous and rheumatic condi.
tions, lame backs, sciatica etc.
One TO ten treatments generally
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06

Wanted p 100 zeal Of cattle
TO pasture. Good pasture and
plenty If running water. Phone
21L12. Abbott Lutte. St
The Charles Mix new era. (Wagner, Charles Mix County, S.D.) 1???-1911, 1910-05-06
DR. J. G. KENNEDY.
Successor tn DR.. Pinard.
Office and Residence over
First State Bank
Phone No. 81.

Phone No. 81

line OF new hats Tor ladies'
aud children. Trim ned hats
and street hats in all the new
coloring, new shapes and ma
terial. The best values ever
offered in Wagner, with lowness
OF price IN a WAY seldom een
Louise Wepki ng.
Mrs. /. L Lewis and sister,
Miss Basum, left Wandesdav
morning for X .ntucky for an
extended visit with relatives.
Miss Cornelia Hin er's schoo.
viii give an ice cream social en-
H.. v. Daily's lawn, three miles
" est Of town, May IA. Every
BODY invited.
Buy your wall paper of
Crabill, then he will hang II
for you on the jump.
Tho bass season opened. legal
" last Sunday, and tn ose who
have been up TO the lake tell us
this species OF the funny tribe
are biting good.
The fronts of several of the
business houses on Main street
are receiving a new dress of
paint, which greatly improves
their appearance.
Home sugar cured corned
beef, salt pork, bologna and
winners at JOS. Pobuda & Sou s.
Willie Gerk, Who has been
working in l.. ID. Hamilton's
bar Der shop the past two
mouths, returned To his HON g at
Yankton Saturday.
The dance at the opera house
Saturday evening was a dec ded
success. Tue music was fur.
nt>hed by the DaLuca orchestra
OF Yankton when was very fine.
Ii it's ANYTHING IN the drug
line, YOU can gel II at Pinaru' :
City Drug Store.
The Congregationh church
Sunday schooi is held in the
morning at ten o'clock; morning
service at eleven and evening
service at s O'Clock.
On Sunday afternoon ara
n .ght this sec zion vas visited by
n excellent ram. 1t was one
of the hind that do the mos
good. There WAS shout an lncl
OF water fell. and came dow,
slowly. the ground taki.g u
every tit Of it.
The WOodmen of the World
held an open meeting and gave
an entertain ment aud banane,
In the opera honse on THURSDAY
night OF last week. The ad
dresses and numbers on the
program we're due and enjoyed
by the large crowd present
The WOodmen proved them
selves good entertainers ana a
jolly lot Of good fellows.
The coming year promises r.
be one OF unusual prosparitv tn
the farmer. The supply of ali
grain il low and the prices are
sure 70 be good. This Is a good
reason why you should insure
your crop this season. Never
figure on a hail storm not com
ing. figure it well. come and in.
sure. 1t viii cost something
but it Is y good business
proposition because IL n hal
storm strikes your crop and you
are insured in a reliable com.
pany you will receive a nice
amount Of casn and il you were
not struck by hail il IS oniy q
small premium paid in return
for the protection aud peace Of
MUD that has been yours dur
INK the hail season. This is TIC