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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

certain clauses which entirely exon
Grated the state treasurer Mr.. Bick-
ford. and to which the secretary Of
state is reported to have taken OBJ
lection. At the bottom of the second
page OF the report one entire para
graph Of the copy OF the original is
marked out with pen in the same
manner which Mr.. Blalsdell is said
to have crossed it out.
That particular paragraph reads:
Ii appears, however, at the time these
large drafts were received from the
state auditor, the total amount Of
funds in his hands was in excess Of
the maximum amount the state de-
positaries should hold.
To the report was attached a state
ment of examination made of the
funds of the state treasurer, examined
on Jan. 10 and IL, 1910, with also a
list OF state depositaries showing the
amount OF state moneys deposited in
each.
In the complaint claimed to have
been received from the Union National
bank of Minot, one Of the compliments
which brought about the examination
~ SCp1 n6Dp NlNh INSTITUTION states
that It took exception to the methods
of Mr.. Bickford In collecting funds
from the county treasurer Of Ward
county. The complaint continues:
THE specific instance we have to
bring before you Is a draft drawn by
the state treasurer in favor of the First
State bank of Bowbells on the treas
urer OF Ward county for 1925, 900 about
June is, which draft was credited to
the account of the First State bank of
Bowbells by the Second National bank
of Minot, it's correspondent, to which
said draft was sent by the First State
bank of Bowbells for collection and
credit.
con the publication Of the statement
of the First State bank of Bowbells,
as Of a date few days later than the
call of the state bank examiner, it does
not show, apparently, this money de-
post. 1t was handled, we believe, In
this way: Drafts were drawn by this
bank in favor of other banks through
out the state, particularly those at
Bismarck, so that the $685. 900 draft
was settled for on the books Of the
bank on the same day. These drafts
were not paid at once, but were held
by the state treasurer and struggled
through later
Yesterday we had draft, No. 22S,
dated June 26, 1909, drawn by the First
State bank OF Bowbells, on the Second
National bank of Minot, in favor Of G.
L. Bickford, state treasurer, OF Bis
marck. for $4,000, which was sent
through the First National bank Of
Minneapolis, and by them to us for
collection, and received by us on July
b. This is a very nice way for a
state treasurer to get his little 2 per
cent interest on daily balances without
being entitled to it. We do not know
how much more than $225,O0O was held
by his little bank at Bowbells, but this
is only one instance, and if he is fol-
lowing such practices, there is no rea-
son to believe he has not used other
counties in the same way and that for
a longer or shorter period OF time large
amounts of money have been held by
the correspondents Of the First State
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
What's Said

c. r. Stone. " NJ: Stated meeting
of Scottish Rite bodies Wednesday
evening, Jan. II, at 7:SO o'clock.
Mrs. Matt seigel, Secretary: Re-
bekah lodge will meet tomorrow even
ing at z o'clock sharp. All members
are requested to be present.
E. L. Mackenroth, II. p: Stated
meeting of keystone chapter r. A. M.
this evening at 1880 o'clock. Institute
of oA GERS and work in the Mark Mas
tiers degree.
G, E. Radford, Commander: Stated
conclave of Auvergne commandery on
Tuesday evening at 1880 o'clock: at 8
o'clock the Order of Malta will be
conferred in full form.
Sam Stern: Got back from Bis
marck Saturday, where l took in the
inaugural ball and reception, and 1
want to say that it was one of the fin
est events that l ever attended. Every
body had a good time.
Russell LaRue. Organizer: Would
like to see every member of the Mac
cabees in the hall this evening. when
a large class is to be given instruc-
tions. and l promise all who come a
fine time. The order appears to be
growing all over the state, and in Far
go rapidly.
Samuel Kahn, Manager: The re-
cent cold weather gave ample oppor-
tunity for testing the work done by
the Light, Heat & Power Co. during
last summer and fall, and the manage
ment is very much pleased, for with
only one or two slight local troubles,
we found everything working perfectly.
j. e. Hill, Erie, Representative
from Eleventh District: Will be in my
seat at Bismarck when legislature
again meets. This is my first term,
although many think have been there
before. This is because my brother,
John, was member once, and they get
the two or us confused. Have not got
on far enough to say whether like it
or not
c. H. Chapman, Clerk NJ. w. of A.:
First regular meeting of the year
Tuesday evening at 1880 in A. o. u. w.
hall. start the year right by being
present at the joint installation Of Of
ficers of the r. N. OF A. and the NJ. W.
of A. Auditors semi-annual report
will be read Every member should
have some idea of what is being done
with his money, so be present and hear
this report. The whole business of the
evening will be concluded with refresh
ments and a social session with the
Royal Neighbors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

bank Of Bowbells upon which be has
received interest by issuing drafts in
favor OF other banks and by holding
those drafts for longer or shorter
period of time. If there 10 any remedy
from the injustice worked upon us by
this particular transaction, we propose
to obtain it and therefore place the
matter before your board for review.
The draft referred to was warrant 975S,
dated June IA, 1909. for 225,s47.5s,
endorsed. Pay 20 First state bank of
Bowbells, y. D.. or order G. L.
Bickford, treasurer, endorsed by this
bank TO Second National bank OF Mi
not, and on Ward county. (Slgned)
IS. J. LaDue, Cashier"
In the complaint registered by the
bonding company, the United States
Fidelity e. Guaranty Co. of Baltimore,
the allegation Is made that the First
State bank OF Bowbells, n. D.. Mr..
Bickford's own institution, was not at
that time q legally authorized depos-
itary. and the letter goes on 70 state
to the former secretary of state that
no bank which is not legally designat-
ed as such, shall handle any of the
state funds.
The letter states: Certain irregu-
larities exist in connection with Mr..
Bickford's methods OF handling the
business OF his Office which are not sat
isfactory to our company, which is
surety on his official bond. One matter
In particular is his using the State
bank of Bowbells as a collection
agency for making collections from
several counties This bank is not
legally authorized depositary and we
do not propose that any bank which is
not so designated shall handle any of
the state funds. These facts were
brought out by recent examination
Of the treasurer's Office by one of our
auditors, at the same time that an ex-
animation was made by the deputy
board make an audit of the treasurer's
Office and that we be furnished with q
copy Of such report.
1--WE have made several efforts TO
have Mr.. Bickford comply strictly with
the provisions Of the law regulating
his ONCE but we have been unable so
far to get him to conduct the office
strictly as required. We do not want
to make any trouble; either for the
treasurer or anyone else but IL win be
necessary for us to protect our inter
ests. Please let me hear irony at as
early a date as possible what steps
will be taken to correct the existing
Irregularities.
(Signed) I'D. NJ. Holmes"
. The present examination going on in
the state treasurers Office has started
much talk among politicians here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
CITY MUSICIANS
FEAST and TALK
ANNUAL MEETING HELDYEsTER.
DAY AFTERNOON, FOLLOWED
BY INSTALLATION or OFFICERS
AND A BANQUET AT PRIZES
HALL-NUMBER OF SPEECHES.
Call J. P. Johnson for feed.

The local union OF the National Fed
Grafton of Musicians, No. SS2, held its
annual meeting yesterday at noon at
Prizes hall and wound up the business
of the past year, at the same time
installing the following officers for the
ensuing year:
President--P. A. Rudd.
First Vice President-Dr. c. S. Put
nam.
Second Vice PRESIDENT. w. Par
sons.
Secretary-E. H. Schmidt.
Treasurer-W. w. King.
Following the business meeting and
installation there was banquet which
was served in the banqueting hall and
the thirty-five musicians had most
delightful time. for the feed was n
fine one. During the different courses
there were short speeches made by
every one of the members present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Notice Of Mortaaas Sale.

Notice is hereby given that that GER
tain mortgage. executed and delivered
by George Holgate and Alice Holgate.
his wife. Mortgagors, to Fargo Loan
Agency, Mortgage, dated the list day
of June A. D. nineteen hundred and
FIVE (19O5) and filed for record in the
Office Of the Registe.. of Deeds Of the
county Of Cass and State of North
Dakota, on the 9Th day OF June A D.
1905, at 9:25 o'clock A. M. and re-
corded in Book IS of Mortgages, at
page 1919, will be foreclosed by a sale
of the premises in such mortgage and
hereinafter described, at the flont door
of the Court House in the City of Far
go. in the County OF Cass and State
of North Dakota, at the hour OF two
o'clock p. M. on Saturday the 25th
day OF February, 1911, to satisfy the
amount due upon said mortgage on
the day of sale.
The premises described in said mort
gage and which will be sold to satisfy
the same, are those certain premises
situated in the county of Cass and state
Of North Dakota, and described as fol-
lows, to-wit: Beginning at point six
teen hundred sixty-one (1e61) feet east
and seventeen hundred twenty (1720)
feet south of the northwest cornerpost
of the southwest quarter (swa) of Sec
tion seven ca. township one hundred
thirty-nine (13s), range forty eight
(4S), thence east one hundred forty
(140) feet, thence north fifty (50) feet,
thence west one hundred forty GAO
feet, thence south fifty 500 feet to the
place of beginning, being lots twenty
(20) and twenty-one (21) of Block "Z''
Charles A. Roberts Addition to the
City Of Fargo. ESQ called and now
known as lots twenty COO and twenty
one (21) Of Block ~" of the South
west quarter fSWA) of section seven
90, township one hundred thirty nine
Q39) range forty eight (4S).
There will be due on said mortgage
at the date of sale the sum of Nine
hundred forty nine and 7S-100
($949.7S) Dollars, this sum including
insurance premium paid in accordance
with the terms and conditions of said
mortgage.
FARGO LOAN AGENCY,
Mortgage.
Jno. d. Farrand, Attorney for Mort
gage. Fargo, North Dakota.
(Jan. 9-16-2s-So Feb. 6-lS, 1917.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Coming Events

Tuesday, Jan. 10.
Marion Green, recital, First Conpra.
gational church.
Monday, Jan. TO-.
Fargo Sunday School association,
Tuesday, Jan. ~.
Trf-State Grain Growers. convention.
Second annual exhibit, North Dako-
ia Kennel association
North Dakota Poultry show.
Carol B. Stanley recital, First Con-
gregational church.
Wednesday, Jan. "a.
/ State Engineers meeting.
Tri-Sts.se Grain Growers convention
Second annual exhibit, North Da.
kota Kennel association.
North Dakota Poultry show.
State Engineers meeting.
Thursday, Jan. 10.
Tri-State Grain Growers convention.
Second annual exhibit, North Da-
kota Kennel association.
North Dakota Poultry show.
Friday, Jan. 20.
Tri-State Grain Growers convention
North Dakota Poultry show.
Tuesday, Jan. "a.
Philharmonic club concert, Presby>
terian church.
Friday, Jan. ~.
Messiah, Fargo Moorhead Oratorio
society.
Tuesday, May 16.
State Sunday schoo! convention,
Wednesday, May II.
State Sunday school convention.
Thursday, May is.
State Sunday school convention,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

In the matter Of the estate of T. L.
deceased:
Notice Is hereby given by the under
signed Edward G. Anderson, Admins
traitor of the estate Of T. l.. Magruder,
late of the city Of Xenia, in the county
of Greene and state OF Ohio, deceased,
to the creditors Of, and all persons
having claims against said deceased,
to exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after the
first publication Of this notice. to said
administrator at HIS office. in the Com
rnercial bank building, in the city Of
Fargo In said Cass county.
Dated Dec. 31st, A. D., 1910.
EDWARD C. ANDERSON,
Administrator
EMERSON Fl. SMITH,
Attorney for administrator
Gan. 2. 9. 1s. 2s.l
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
MAccAaEEs BUSY NIGHT.
Initiation, 5aIloting for Candidates and
Installation Of Officers.

The local tent Of the Maccabees is
to have an unusually busy
time this evening in the A. o. u. w.
hall. There will be a large class to
be initiated, and there will be can
to be balloted on and the off,
GERS for the ensuing year will be in
stalled with appropriate ceremonies. In
addition to this there is a good deal
of important business to be transacted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Senate Committees.

Bismarck, N. d, Jan. cit is rum
ored that all the senate committees
have been completed, but that an
nouncement of the same will be with
held until the reconvening of the legis-
lature next Thursday Speaker Han
ley is busy at his room in the Grand
Pacific, fixing the list for the house
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Business JOts

Cook paints signs. Phone s25.
Have Cowie shave you. Phone 1851.
Furnished rooms by day, week or
month. Tweeden block N. p. avenue.
II you STAMMER write the National
Institute for Stammerers. Crookston.
MINI Absolute cure guaranteed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

of the G. A. r. and the Ladies Relief
corps Of the same organization. wh'S
will take place this evening, and
attendance is desired There viii
a joint installation of the Off or.
these two patriotic societies. tho W
Of installation being performed
Deputy Commander Albert Roberts
Devils Lake. This will he followed bs
a social session and a lunch.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
!1.l1i5 WEATHER.!
The storm al M.

The storm Of
Saturday has NOV
ed TO the New
England States at
tended by snow
and gales in its
passage. The tenn
perature is decid-
eddy lower over
the British posses
8 ! o S, ran ging
from IL below 70
rs below zero, and
the northern tier
of states 6 below
to 10 below. A
low pressure area
disturban c e h a s
advanced over the
Pacific and Rocky
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Women Workers of the First Presby-
terian Church to Elect Officers.

The annual meeting of the Ladies'
aid of the First Presbyterian church
will take place on Tuesday afternoon
OF the present week and the hour fixed
is O'Clock, when it is hoped that
every member Of the society will be
present. In addition to hearing re-
ports there will be the annual election
of officers to take place.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Notice Of Office Removal.

The offices of Strate dray line and
Modern Woodmen of America are now
removed to under the Commercial
bank, corner Front and Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
BIG JOINT MEETING.
John r. Reynolds Post and Ladies' Re.
lief Corps Meet Tonight.

All of the arrangements have been
completed for the joint meeting of the
members Of the John +. Reynolds post
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
WIS NOW

Mountain states and is conferred over
central Montana, attended by snow.
The outlook Is for snow tonight or
Tuesday. with high winds in this vi
cinity. volder Tuesday. Barometer
2SS9.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
Returned Homa.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 9.--Mrs. Julius
Sgutt and children, who were here at
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
FINE BELT FOUND.

picked up in the Lobby of the Post
Office Building,
A beautiful silk belt has been found
in the lobby Of the postofice building
BY the officials Of the department. The
band is a grey silk one Of the castor
shade and carries silver mounted
buckle.
The waist gear is lying in the Office
of the postmaster, where the owner
may secure it by calling for the same.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

Wanted to Borrow-S2,O 900 at s per
cent interest on gilt edged security
either for short or long term. Address
691 care Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

tending the inaugural ball, have re-
turned home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09

Can J. b. joerso" Iot raed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-09
alfred Blaisdell,

secretary OF state.
The report evidently was not sat-
isfactory to either of the other two
gentlemen of the board, for neither of
them signed it. A second report was
made, which was sent to the governor
and signed by all three. However, the
second document concerning the ex-
animation is said to have contained
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01
THE DECLINE OF lURiO MElO
 DRAMA

Where are all the D;ood and thund- CT, riproaring melodramas that 'in- fested the cheaper theatres a few years ago? The overcrowded scen- cry storehouses which are to b, found in every large city, and ar, known to the theatrical producer as ''morgues," mutely answer the ques- ton.
 Drama in it's higher forms will all ways occupy a firm place in theatri- calls As long as the theatre exists its followers will demand to see vir- tue, love, goodness and honesty ex- plotted, just as they will continue to welcome the Vanquishing of the ruthless villain and the low ideals he represents. Heart throbs in a play attract as strongly as rippling comedy. but naturalism must prevail The deeper emotions cannot be su- perficially portrayed or lightly cari- catured.
 The drama of a few years past insulted the intelligence of its au- diences The people who constituted those audiences may not have pos sessed highly cultured or analythical minds: but they did possess what the producer did not always credit them with-common sense and a fair amount of reasoning power.
 The producer argued: T don't eX- plain what I do, nor when I do it. for the audience wouldn't understand me if I did. With them ignorance is bliss" That was where he made his first mistake
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

After d while the patrons of cheap drama began to sit up and ask ques- tions. They tried to reason out the ] Impossible plots, situations, climaxes
 and finales. They began 10 laugh
 at absurd scenes which were meant to inspire tears. The villains mach i nations and the hero's hairbreadth rescues and escapes-often ludicrous and improbable-were humorously re- ceived. The followers of the cheaper drama had awakened.
 Up to that time certain producers had been known to put out" as many as twenty five melodramas in one season. Now these same men, if they have remained in the field at all, re- strict their output to three or four .melodramas of a higher order Orig
 inally it was quantity quality
 has the call.
 The stage is an institution having
 untold possibilities for social uplift, as well as for educational advance ment, but the public itself must be the censor.
 Before the death knell of cheap melodrama had been sounded sever al playhOuses in each large city were devoted to its exposition. A few remain. but their offerings are now of far more meritorious stamp. and, as a consequence. their patronage has been materially increased. The houses which were forced to succumb to the reform wave have in most instances adopted a lighter form of entertain ment, consisting of vaudeville and motion pictures.-W. Dayton Wege- farth in LippincOtt's.
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

$1.00 Gird|e Cords 69c Girdle Cords are Favorite Creations of the Season-the chief necessities in the dress accessory line. Some of Chenille, others of Silk Cord, with either Chenille or Silk fringe ends. Come in black, white and all the lead
 ing shades. Always $1.0O, ~ c0n special, here today. ........... .o1U
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

ManniShWaistSAre" IT The extensive assortment We are show ing in mannish waists is the talk of the town. They seem to ''catch" the pop ular fancy Waists of Linen, Messa- line, French Flannel and Crepe de Chene with soft collars and French Spifs gp5fs- rants A SFo'd S2 to S1O,50
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

cHLDRENs MISSES FLEECE LINED UNION SUITS Nicely finished s'rmSos r,oo full of warmth all sizes sold 49C ALL OUR WomENs SIPS ENVIRONMENTS" Mills Suits; Pants
 in silk Cotton; Union Suits fall Tesht TeIsT ,{ co5'S4 eoe6 and silk Lse 95C BANNER ASSORTMENT OF CHIlDRENS AND MISSES SIPS SUTSForest Mills much superior most % es in in a RGn s.s f n een an9 ta4h @n early fall weigh! 98C
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

received big shipment reversible
  ane Cloth and Polo Cloth imaginable thus giving the the advantage of full length and especially comfortable Unusually E
Arizona republican., 1911-11-01

This is the store ''coated" if ing in former seasons, not tha a Phoenix public are those d; namented with large Pearl
 Buttons. Two prices.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1911-04-21

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benefit Of mankind.
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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-01-12
Evil in FauI, Finding.

The worst thing about fault finding
Is its ,eAction upon yourself. 1t "a
sure to make you unhappy and cynical.
It is the little worm that eats out
the heart of the apple Of love.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1911-01-12
FARMERS SHORT COURSE.
Glasses Will Commence at the Min
nesota School of Agriculture
on Jan. 10.

Much interest is reported, in all
parts of the state, in the Farmers
Short Course" to be given at the
School of Agriculture in st. Paul, COM
mencing Jan. IS, 1911. Preparations
are being made to take good care, in
dining-hall as well as in classroom,
of as many mature farmer students"
as may desire to avail themselves of
the advantages of this four-weeks,
course. The classes will be combined
for the morning lectures and divided
into sections for the afternoon prac-
tical work, which will be given stimuli
taneously on various farm and home
topics, in several rooms. For the even
ing lectures, all will again gather in
the large Assembly hall, where they
will have the satisfaction of listening
to a series of addresses by distin-
guished specialists from the expert
ment stations of different states and
from the department of agriculture at
Washington. Beside these, some en-
pertaining speakers will be heard on
topics of general interest.
The date fixed for the opening of
the course follows the week of the
meeting of the State Agricultural soci-
ETY., of the Minnesota Field Crop
Breeders association, and of the Min
nesota Live Stock Breeders associa-
ton, thus enabling farmers to take in
all four events at the cost of one.
round-trip ticket to the Twin Cities.
For complete information, address
j. NJ. Drew, University Farm, St Paul