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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
STATE MEETING
HERE TOMORROW
EFFoRT TO RAISE FUNDS TO RE-
PLACE THOSE VETOED BY
BURKE, FOR FARM INSTITUTE
WoRk ELIMINATES lN Big
SESSION HERE THURSDAY.

Much interest is being aroused in
the big meeting OF the commercial
clubs OF the state to be- held in Fargo
tomorrow evening for the purpose OF
deyising some plan to raise money for
the advancement OF farmers institute
work throughout the state.
The Cooperstown Commercial club
has replied that 500 has been raised
there for the appropriation from that
section Of the country to carry on the
work There will be a representative
from that city at the Fargo meeting
tomorrow evening for the purpose or
giving a report OF what the conditions
are In the immediate vicinity Of Coop
erstown.
A telephone message yesterday from
Grand Forks indicated that the COM
mercial club of the upstate city would
send good delegation down to the
Fargo meeting Secretary Graves of
the Grand Forks club win attend the
local gathering and give a survey Of
the outlook for the promotion of IN
stitute work in the northwestern part
of the state.
Three OF the most prominent sneak
ers in the state win be heard at the
meeting tomorrow evening which win
be called at 7:30. DR.. J. FL. Worst.
the president OF the North Dakota Az
ricultural college: Pres. II. "A. Hover
stad, the head of the farm institute
work In the state; Prof. Thomas shaw,
noted agricultural lecturer and
worker, win be the three speakers of
the evening.
The plan Of operation is to have as
many representatives from the other
commercial clubs Of the state as ia
possible, at the Fargo meeting which
is to be state wide The state win be
divided or into districts and each com
munity will be asked to subscribe it's
pro rata share for the furthering of
the farmers institute work. In this
manner it is thought that SUFFICIENT
funds can be raised and the amount
viii not be a burden upon any one
Secretary Baernstein OF the local
club sent out letters yesterday to ali
the members Of the Fargo organiza-
ton advising them of the meeting
here tomorrow night and the purpose
Of the same. 1t is expected that there
viii be large local delegation present
as we'll as from the different sections
Of the state.
This meeting is an outgrowth of
Governor Burke's vetoing the appro-
priation for farmers institute work
which greatly handicapped the inter-
ests Of the farmers in North Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
THE MANAGERS

or the future will be business college
boys. There is no denying that fact
Schools like the Dakota Business Col
lege turn out first-class Office help,
well grounded in business principles
They can write well. figure accurately
and rapidly, write shorthand, etc. The
promotion is certain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
LINDSEY TO end
lecture COURSE
FAMOUS DENVER @soYs' JUDGE
WILL SPEAK IN FARGO WEEK
FROM TOMORROW - HIS SUB
JEcT HERE WILL BE, THE MIS-
FORTUNES OF MICKEY.

Ben Lindsey Of Denver, the uni
versally known boys judge" will
give the final number of the citizens
lecture course at the A. C. armory,
Thursday, May 4. His subject will be
The Misfortunes OF Mickey.
Judge Lindsey will speak in Minot,
May 2. and in Valley City, May 8. and
Fargoans are eagerly looking forward
to hearing him, May 4. This VIII
probably be the best number Of the
course. Magazines and newspapers
throughout the country have been gen
erous in their praise OF Judge Lindsey
and his marvellous work among the
youth Of Denver, and many in the city
who have read these articles welcome
the chance to learn more about this
great man and to hear him talk.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
oRPHEuM THEATRE.

The act Of Browning & Lewis at the
Orpheum this week is one of the best
laughing acts seen at this theatre since
Its opening. Mr.. Lewis as the rube
soldier and with his clever laugh il,
their comedy hit, entitled Nearly A
Soldier, has played the leading roles
in two or three Broadway produc-
lions, and a great many of the big
producers think him even more clever
than some of the real star comedians
that are on Broadway today. This is
a very funny act, and with Joe Jack
son, another headliner on this weeks
bill, the Orpheum has two OF the best
on the circuit today
A matinee every day at 80 o'clock,
popular prices. Evening performance
at S;15, the best seat in the house
for 80 cents, while the front balcony
sells for 25 cents each.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
A DISCUSSION OF
Land THAT BLOWS
PROF. J. y. SHEPHERD or THE A.
c. TELLS WHAT TO DO WITH
PIECES THAT BLOW BADLY
LIGHT SPREAD or STRAW WILL
HELP.

"As there is always some trouble
from land blowing in some part OF
this state, and as there is considera-
bic trouble already experienced this
year in regions where 1t ID unusual, it
is time to consider what can be done
to stop it." said Prof. j. II. Shepherd
Of the A c. today.
Straw spread thinly over the field
win keep IT down with the least in
jury OF anything that can be used as
an emergency measure. This will have
to be done after the seed Ii in, ais
the straw and litter win clog the drill
or harrow or whatever is being used
on the land. Often, simply strips Of
1t through the field win be sufficient.
How much will have to be put on
win depend upon how determined the
field il to blow.
stable manure scattered thiniy
with a spreader will also serve the
purpose Of preventing the blowing.
Fresh stable manure which is full OF
litter from bedding or partially rotted
stack bottoms win serve the purpose
very well and will cause little damage
to the grain. Clean bedding, straw or
litter should be used, of course. al d
good many weeds win be started IN
the field otherwise.
occasionally some one in despera-
ton at seeding his land blow will run
single burrows through 1t at intervals
Of every Ave rods or so. This de-
stroys . good deal OF the grain but
sometimes saves much more than 1T
destroys. 1t Is quickly done ana under
desperate conditions 1t may be war
ranted as the only thing that can save
the crop during q heavy days blowing
Spring blowing Is practiced lii dis
tricts where the trouble Ii common.
Spring ploWed land and even that
which liz disced rather deeply and left
rough does not blow, to compare with
fall ploWlrg. While summer following
II the worst OF all, ii ii i good prac-
tice to gov q couple III quarta Of TIM
othy seed with the grain per acre, as
It will make roots enough to keep down
the blowing considerably tn future
years.
Losses from drifting are serious
and very distressing and one can take
satisfaction usually In the struggle fo
prevent II at the time that Ii Is co.
ing on
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
The Theatres
FARGO onerahousa.
April a7.-The Girl in the TAXI.

Tomorrow night the night when all
roads theatrical will lead to the Fargo
operahouse there to catch glimpse
OF that fascinating young woman OF
whom we have heard and read so
much, The Girl in the Taxi. Reports
from other cities where play and play
ers have delighted thousands indicate
that this engagement should prove one
Of the banner attractions Of the season.
The Girl in the Taxi has proved that
laughter and not bread is the staff
of life.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
FORUM TO START
SCOUT PARTNENT
BOY SCOUTS or NoRTH DAKOTA
WILL Be GIVEN A DEPARTMENT
IN EVERY THURSDAY ISSUE
MOVEMENT GREAT EDUCATOR
FOR RoYs.

The boy scout movement lis growing
all over the country. The objects are
heartily approved BY those having the
education OF the boys or the land at
heart. Il furnishes them with healthy
amusement and tends to make them
self reliant and ready to meet emer-
gencies, which may arise.
There are a large number Of these
camps being organized In the state
and The Forum has been solicited by
those connected with the national or
ganization to devote department to
the boy scout movement and will set
apart space for the state news of this
organization I'm Thursdays issue of the
daily each week
This department will be In charge
Of Editor Hartley OF Wahpeton. who
has been largely instrumental in or
ganazing camps in the southern part
Of the state and who Is thoroughly
posted concerning this movement.
This department. will not only give
information in regard to the objects OF
the boy scout organization and the
value OF these societies, but will also
nave brief items concerning the diff
ferent camps
Items may be forwarded to either
Mr.. Hartley at Wahpeton or direct 70
The Forum. If they are sent to Mr..
Hartley they should be in his hands
by Tuesday evening each week. If
they are sent to The Forum they
should be received not later than We'd
nesday It is preferred however, that
all this matter go through Mr.. Hart
ley's hands.
It is expected that the start OF this
department will be on Thursday, May
4. An effort will be made to have the
matter Of interest TO all readers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
had A PLEASANT TRIP
Rev. O. E. Mccracken Back FROM a
Visit With Old Friends in
Illinois.

Rev O.. F. McCracken returned this
morning from most enjoyable trip to
his old home at Greenville. Ill, where
he spent the time with his parents and
visited the college which he formerly
attended.
On Sunday, Rev. Mr.. McCracken
spoke in the church at Greenville and
also in chapel at the Greenville coll
lege. where he was also entertained
at dinner Sunday evening The trip
throughout was one of pure pleasure
the meeting Of old friends and es~
pecially of his father and mother prov
ing rare treat.
Mr., McCracken states that although
the trip was all that could be wished
for 1t is good to be back in Fargo with
his work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26

Foley Kidney Pills contain in con-
centrated form ingredients Of estab-
hshed therapeutic value for the relief
and cure of all kidney and bladder all
ments. Foley Kidney Pills are anti
septic, tonic and restorative. Refuse
substitutes. III. III. Casselman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
For Sale.

At bargain, $50 acres in Emmons
county, about six miles east OF Brofy,
N. D., nine miles east Of Linton; every
foot can be plowed and Is level. Virgin
soil. Write International Land & In
vestment Co., sole agents. Omaha, Neb.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
ELKS PLAN Big BALL.
What Promises to BE One Of Big
Social Events of Season.

Invitations have been Issued by the
Elks for the ball which is to be given
in Prizes hall, Friday evening, and a
large number are making arrange
ments to attend.
The committee in charge has spared
no pains or expense in making this
one Of the most enjoyable events Of
the year. The gentlemen are asked to
wear the regulation suits of the Elks,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
GETS GOOD POSITION.

e. III. Pathman, who recently COM
pleted the Dakota Business College
course, has accepted an excellent posi-
ton as office manager for large ma
chine house in Hebron. About 800 d.
B. G. boys go to good positions each
year, which proves the excellence OF
the instruction.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
GAVE FINE PROGRAMME
Weekly Event at the Oak Grove Sens
mary Proves to Be Splendid
Entertainment.

The regular weekly programme this
week at the Oak Grove seminary was
given by the missionary society and
was indeed an interesting one Each
number was worthy Of special atten-
ton and all were carefully prepared.
The programme was given as follows.
Paper ..... Miss Amy Weltxen
Song ....,....... Miss Mable E1aten
Plano Solo ........ Miss Esther Ness
Reading ....... Miss Thecla walgren
Piano solo ....... 4. n. Berge
Song, trio :. Misses Sudden, Moline,
ana .-...s....-.,....... Flaten
Talk on the Girl in Business.
ss.s....s....... Professor Quandeck
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
WITH BANK.

Mr. Adam Preszler who, a short
time ago, completed the commercial
course at Aakers Business College, has
accepted position with the German
American State bank. Medina, N. ID.
This is the second A. b. C. graduate
at Medina, and both filling positions
in banks. There is one sure way of
making a mistake and that is by not
taking business course.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26
CONVENTION WILL
BRING HUNDREDS.
ONE or THE BIG EVENTS or THE
YEAR WILL Be STATE SUNDAY
SCHOOL CONVENTION THAT
WILL BE HELD IN FARGO MAY
10, II AND 1s.

One Of the biggest gatherings OF 1911
in Fargo will be the annual state Sun.
day school convention, which wtll be
held May 10, IL and Is. This big
meeting always attracts hundreds OF
visitors to the convention city and this
year promises to be record breaker
for attendance.
The local interest in the event is
growing each day and all the commit
tees that have charge OF arrangements
are busily engaged preparing to make
their share Of the doings success.
Exhibits to &c sig Feature.
Last evening there was an enthus-
dastic meeting OF the exhibit commit
tee. This committee has been assign
ed the Baptist church In which to make
their display. 1t win be the first time
an exhibit has ever been made at a
North Dakota state Sunday school
convention.
Boy Scouts in Action.
This committee is arranging to have
a decidedly unique feature in the way
Of an exhibit of boy scouts The boy
scout movement, which promises to
mean so much in developing the boys
OF America, Is fast gaining foothold
throughout the state. Fargo has well
trained troop and It SIS planned to have
them shown in action.
III present plans are perfected the
Fargo troop win show just what a
troop of boy scouts do on hike. They
will hunt wood for the camp fire, build
the fire and do many other stunts of
camp life. One of the boys will prob
ably do an imitation leg breaking stunt
so that visitors to the convention can
see how the boys work the first aid
to the injured" 1t will also give OPP
portunity of showing the signalling
methods used by the scouts.
The committees on the religious CEN
sus are working hard and new litera
ture is being sent for so that as soon
as possible the work will progress
move earnestlv than evc~ Otter cities
which have had the privilege OF the re-
llgious census are being communicated
with and the results are very en-
couraging The citizens of Fargo are
beginning to see the large Importance
Of this work.
In a short time the merchants Of the
city will be called upon for such aid
as they are able to give toward the
convention.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26

consisting of white duck trousers and
blue coats and the decorations will be
carried out in the lodge colors, purple
and white.
A feature of the evening will be the
buffet luncheon which will be served
any time after 10 o'clock. The func-
ton promises to be most success
ful one, and is anticipated with much
pleasure by a large number of the
young society people of the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26

Do We New q Filtration PIant7
Yes. Why? Because the water as
1t is today Is not fit to drink. No
more is that old hat fit to wear. get
1T cleaned, by Bernier Bros. Phone
376, Denis Blk AT N. p. avenue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-04-26

Watches and clocks repaired. we
call for and deliver. Phone 1921.
$40 Front street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
TRAFFIC TIED UP BY
 TWO DERAILMENTS
One on A. B. & A. at Malone and Other on A. G. s. at
 Tuscaloosa

Two derailments yesterday. one on the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic and the other on the Alabama Great Southern railroad, tied up traffic on those lines for several hours.
 The Alabama Great Southern derail- ment occurred at Tuscaloosa and was caused by a rear-end collision. A fast freight train was on the main line await ins orders when a train in charge of Engineer Kennedy ran into 1t. Fortunate ly the train crew observed the danger of the collision and escaped by Jumping Several cars were thrown off the tracks, which were torn up to a considerable ex- tent. The main line was blocked for sey- eral hours, not interfering, however, with the limited trains
 The wreck on the Atlanta, Birmingham and Atlantic occurred at Malone. The train affected was freight. It was de- railed and several cars left the track No one was injured in either accident
 Yesterday afternoon the main line of the two roads were clear and operations about as usual. The Atlanta Birming- ham and Atlantic trains were delayed for several hours. while the Alabama Great Southern escaped with only two hours delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
RECORD OF DAY IN
 THE CIVIL COURTS

A verdict for $1S3.75 damages was re- turned by the jury yesterday in the case of B. Beitman against the Southern Rail- road company, in Judge A. o. Lane's s division of the circuit court.
 Suit for 5000 was filed yesterday in the circuit court by J. V. Blake against the Birmingham Water Works company for alleged cutting off of water from premises as against the terms of the contract.
 ;, Suit for s50O0 damages was filed by Eva Hall against the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company for alleged assault and battery committed on the plaintiff by an agent of the company while she was a passenger on a car be- tween Bessemer and Birmingham.
 Mrs. M. E. Mannering filed suit for 5000 damages yesterday in the city court against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad company on the grounds that the plaintiff was caused great inconven- fence and trouble in consequence of fail ure on the part of the company to trans port her to the destination of her ticket without delay.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
COMMITTEE ON
 CANAL MATTER
 TO MEET TODAY

The special committee appointed by President Richard W. Massey of the Chamber of Commerce to confer with J. A. Van Hoose on the practicability of building canal to tidewater will hoio a. conference this morning at Il o'ciocR at the Chamber of Commerce building in regard to the matter.
 The committee which was provided TOT at a regular meeting of the board Of d. rectors last Fridy week and later ap- pointed by the president of the Chamoer is composed of Maj. F. Y. Anderson chairman: Robert Jemison, Sr., G. B. Me Cormack. J. E. Gibson. The members have been instructed to ascertain whether or not the plan of a canal Is feasible ana their report will lead to final settlement one way or the other. At the session this morning the committee will chiehy be occupied in outlining the plans py which their investigation is to be carried ont.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
NATIONAL ORGANIZER
 OF w. c. T. U. TO SPEAK
Mrs. C. E. Atkins to Deliver Ad- dress on Christian Citi-
 zenship" .,.

Mrs. Clarence Ewell Atkins of Nash vile, national organizer of the Wom- ans Christian Temperance union, will deliver an address on the subject of Christian Citizenship" Tuesday even ing at 7:45 o'clock at the First Chris tian church, corner Fifth avenue and Twenty-f1rst street.
 Mrs Atkins is a woman of strong personality and is widely known all over the country for her part in the work of the temperance union. In ad- dition to her culture she Is possessed of other admirable qualities which make her a delightful speaker.
 While in Birmingham Mrs. Atkins will be the guest of Mrs. +. M. Jack son. Several entertainments will prob ably be given in compliment to her by members of the local organization.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
ANNIVERSARY OF THE
 NORWOOD METHODIST

Special services will be held at the Norwood Methodist Episcopal church both morning and evening tomorrow The programmes for the services are as follows:
 At II a. m.: Organ prelude, Miss Gear; hymn 661 apostles creed prayer; anthem; Psalm 100; Gloria Patri; scripture lesson; offertory; an nouncements; hymn 461, second tum. "Up-to-Date," by pastor; outlook" by J. R. Copeland; Need of the Hour, by J. A. Vann; special music. Oper meeting for good of the order hymn SS3; opening doors of the church; dox- ology benediction.
 At 7:45 p. m.: Organ prelude, Miss Gear; hymn; prayer; anthem; scripture lesson; offertory; hymn; "A Community Spirit by Walter Puckett; Every. body Works" by Hugh Ellis; "The Brotherhood Glass;" and Ladies Class by E. J. Rowe, Mrs. Davis and W. A Kay; Woman and the Church." by Mrs. Rheinhart; The Odolescents," by Frank Hammond. George Copeland What Are We Doing With the Chil. dren?" by Mrs. Gassman, Mrs Eh rhart What Will We do With Them?" Lay. mems committee; special music; dox. ology; benediction.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
REID ANNOUNCES
 FOR TAX COLLECTOR
Candidate for Sheriff Last Year to
 Run Against Going and Miller

No little interest was created yesterday in county political circles over the for mai announcement of Capt. John B. Reid that he would be candidate for tax col lector in the election which is to be held next year.
 Captain Reid has been getting his bat teries in shape for some time, and his statement yesterday that he would per haps make the race was anticipated by his friends.
 He said yesterday afternoon:
 q have about concluded to enter the race for tax collector. l feel that the position is one of merit and honor and that my friends would be pleased to see me make the race. I have been impor- tuned for the past few weeks to author ize statement but have not fully de- cided. However in order that my friends may know exactly the true state of affairs it may be stated, if desired. that I vii probably make the race and hope to win
 In addition to Captain Reid, the office of tax collector will be sought after by H Clanton Miller, at the present time treas urer of Jefferson county, and Job Going president of the Board of Revenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-02-25
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 OnANE. HIl.hs!o>S HIl.s! SAAs
ANDREWS OF o. & c.
 ON INSPECTION TRIP
Announcement Made That Capacity of Gadsden Shops Will Be Increased

W. s. Andrews, general superintendent of transportation for the Queen and Cres- cent Route, was in Birmingham yester- day engaged in a general inspection of the line. He was accompanied by w. H. Dooly, superintendent of motive power, and c. Dougherty, chief engineer for the company. The officers are Investigating also some contemplated Improvements and buildings along the line which are in the nature of routine work.
 The announcement was made yesterday that the shops at Gadsden would be shortly increased to a capacity of $50 cars and that great majority of the repair and building would be done at that point It is stated that the local shops are to be added to also, and that other small work is to be done here to provide better equip ment.
 MT. Andrews said yesterday that busi- ness was very good, but that dullness continued in the iron trade which reflect ed on the railroad operations. "The gen. eral impression" said MT. Andrews, lis business is in pretty fair shape and that the companies will know what to expect now and will work along certain condi- tion."
 He returned to Cincinnati yesterday.