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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
EDGAR |. OLSON IS
winner AT A. {.
HIS GRAFTON, THE CITIZEN OF
TOMORROW, A MAsTERLY EF-
FoRT-MR. OLSON WILL REPRE-.
SENT THE A. c. IN THE STATE
CONTEST AT FARGO COLLEGE.

In one of the best and closest ora.
torial contests ever held at the agri-
cultural college, Edgar 1. Olson won
FIRST place, and Arthur oggard second
last nigni.
Edgard Olson will represent the in
stitution in the state oratorial contest,
which is to be held at Fargo college
in March, the winner of which viii
represent the state in the interstate
contest.
The prizes were presented by Prof.
A. G. Arvold and were awarded as
follows: $35 to the winner of first
prize, and SIS to the winner Of second
place. These prizes were given by
the board of trustees.
The institution may well be proud
or the showing made by these young
men, as each one exhibited rare orr
torical ability, and the A. @. will be
well represented in the state contest
Mr.. Olson is masterful speaker and
his delivery is very good and he could
be heard clearly and distinctly over the
armory.
His Grafton was The Citizen of To-
morrow. 1t will be published in full
in The Forum on Monday.
Mr.. Oggard was a close second and
it took the judges considerable time to
decide which man had first place. His
composition and thought were excel
lent and much credit is due him for
his work. In we'll chosen words and
clear concise sentences he illustrated,
The Point of View from different sides
of the subject. He contrasted the point
Of view of Lincoln with that of Cen
eral Lee, in the time of our great civil
strife and clearly illustrated that the
clash between man and man, nation
and nation, is always caused by the
opposition Of the point of view.
Thomas Calnan and Clarence Will
liams gave the winners a close run
and it was difficult to distinguish
which led in the, contest Mr.. Will
liams in an grafton on The Past,
Present and the Future, pictured the
rural districts in these three periods
and spoke of large percentage of the
intelligent men of today as coming
from the ranks of the farmers. Mr..
Williams is an eloquent speaker and
left an impression on the audience
such as they will remember
Mr.. Calnan presented the Nobler
Purposes in Life in a very forceful
and masterful way. He had the audi
ence under his control and at no time
during his grafton did they loose in
terest for a moment. He presented
the higher ideals Of life, higher pur-
poses and a higher standard of morals.
The composition of his Grafton pre-
sented his thought in a very clear man
ner and his delivery was very good.
The programme was opened with a
beautiful selection by a sextet of the
college girls and Mr.. Henderickson and
Mr.. Anderson rendered a violin duet
during the decision of the judges.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
BILL SUITS THE BIJOU
Management of Fargo Playhouse Sat.
isfied With Sunday Closing Bill
Passed by Legislature.

The recent agitation regarding Sun
day theatre performances which has
been settled by the legislature ad-
versely to the idea of open Sundays
suits one Fargo playhouse to a T.
Manager Treat of the Bijou has al
ways been opposed to Sunday per-
formances and consistently refuses to
open his house for any. purpose on
Sunday, keeping in line with the SEN
timent of the public which patronizes
his house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
Regular Meals, 25c. RsthsksIIer, Mid.
"lN THE LEAD"

1t gives me pleasure to recommend
Aaker's Business college to anyone
who wishes a good, thorough business
education. A person is hardly in a
position to judge the merits of school
unless he has attended others, so that
he can make comparisons. have at
tended another business college for
about three months, and find the
A B. c. in the lead for earnest, pro-
gressive work.
Above testimony is not dictated by
selfinterest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

h Official figures from annual reports
Show that the postofice department
has nearly reached the point where it
is elf-sustaining. And there are sew
eral changes that might yet be effec-
ted in the interests of economy and
the saving of public money. 1t is no
function of the government to make
a profit in carrying the peoples mails,
but everybody would share in the ben
eft should the cost be reduced as to
permit lower postage rates.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
BRICK ICE CREAM

Always on hand at the Biiou Candy
Mart. Free delivery. Our own make.
Guaranteed to be absolutely pure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

Hack for sale cheap; classified
page 16.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
SPAULDINGA CANDIDATE
Lively Contest in Third Ward Prom
ised-Friends Of Both Are
Confident.

Prof. c. D. Spaulding, principal of
the high school, is having petitions
circulated in the Third ward announc-
ing his candidacy for alderman at the
coming election. A number of Third
ward citizens are anxious to see him
elected over Sam Mcdonald, the pres
ent alderman, who is seeking re-elec-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

A New York woman who has been
arrested for bigamy says she married
her first husband for spite and her
second on bet. We think the joke
was on the man who enabled he=.to
win the bet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
NEW MANAGER.

Edward E. Sletvold, who completed
the Dakota Business College course
and was sent to a position as book
keeper for the Huber Manufacturing
Co. of this city, has resigned to accept
the assistant managership of the Gaar-
Scott CO. at st. Paul. Mr.. S. will be
manager some day-inherent quality
and good training bring results
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

Chop suev a: RE RatnskelInp.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

1t took 1929 hunters to kill 5,551
deer in Maine during the recent open
season. If the hunters had used clubs
instead of guns they might have
brought down a few more.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25
SPRING SCHOOL.

At the Dakota Business College opens
soon. The same earnest teachers, the
same thorough courses of study and
the same high grade positions are Of
fered to pupils now as during the win
ter months. The school is booking fall
positions now and must have people
to fill them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-02-25

ton. SANS friends are just as anx-
ious to see him returned for another
term and there promises to be lively
contest in the Third.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
GRIFFIN BELIEvEs OIL
 WILL BE DEVELOPED
rrom rhursaay's Daily,

Returning yesterday from the Verde valley. after three weeks of the reputed o,l bear ing lands, P. l.. Griffin, of San Fran cisco, one of the first to become 'n- terested, gave an interesting review or the possibilities for determining an oil flow, and expressed himself in favorable terms. Appreeiative of what authorities maintain that o'l will be discovered, NIT. Griffin and associates have acquired by location a large domain, and during the past few weeks several strips of patented ground have also been taken orti under lease. The plan is to organize into various associations. when oper
 ations at the designated points will
 be started by the installing of sev ersl drilling plants The located lands will be first explored. sfte
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
"GET T0GETHER' IS
 SLOGAN OF DINNER
Enthusiasm Marks the Chamber Of Commerce Banquet Big Things
 For Prescott
(Frsm Friasy's Dsiiy1

o' Commerce and every move which N shall put on foot in the future.
 "A long pull, strong and n null sli together will land Prescott and iavapai county where they deserve - Lekoy Andersen said that when the Chamber of Commerce was founded Y vas not for a moment anticipsted that such things might be accomplish. ed by it ss had already come to pass, as was set forth in the re. marks Of the Secretary, which pre-. ceded his.
 Senator Clark is going 10 ex. pend, within the next eighteen months. si.e00,000 in the construction of shelter in the Verde valley. ad laeent to his present plant. This in. dicates that the senator anticipates doing business in good old Yavapai for few days more, at least. The Arizona Power company has also planned extensions of its power lines 10 provide transmission of electric fluid to the Grown King mining dist. rict.
 "The Humboldt shelter, 1 learn, from reliable authority, has already completed plans for the enlargement of it's present capacity, which is now $50 tons of ore daily.
 General Land Agent Taliaferro of the Santa Pc railway, says that the inspectors of the Interior Depart. ment have been over the lands pro posed to be placed under irrigation by means of huge retention dam, to be constructed by the Arizona Land and Irrigation company"
 The speaker added that there was little doubt in bis mind but what the issue of the inspectors findings would be absolutely in favor of this corporation and that at least l5OO and possibly 2j00 additional popula- tion would be added to Yavapsi $ roll as result of their exploitation of the lands adjacent to Prescott.
 "Phoenicians are much interested in the founding of homes in Pres colt, in the Pine Crest Addition, dur. ing the season of 1912, and believe that tlr present number of beautiful bungalows therein will be trebled. at least, during the succeeding year.
 "I agree with the remarks of Mr. Hazeltine, that we should deal with our Prescott merchants. but feel that these merchants should get to- gethcr and make such reductions tc cash customers as such as are able 10 pay cash. deserve. \ revision Of credits is inevitable and must be in augurated without delay"
 The banquet was adjourned will the singing of America. "
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
MONROE DOCTRINE
 HATED IN ECUADOR
Native of That Country Quoted As Saying South America Would Favor
 Japan Against United States
(rrom Wednesday. Ds;iy.)

James Cowan, representing the CapcweIl Horsenail company, is a rs. cent arrival in the city from the Central American states and old Mefiso, whieL'hc covers for the above firm, and will remain for few days of recreation as the guest of Major William Hargrove, of the Ari. zona Land and Irrigation company. NIT. Cowan Is an exceptional conner. cial traveller, having spent the great CT portion of his business career h the Latin.American countries, and during the many years he travelled from one country to the other has gained as insight into the character. istics of the many races that few Americans have ever attained. Tn speaking of the situation in Mexico he says that he believes there will be no election held for president next month, and from present indi. cations 2 nation wide riot will occur on that memorable day. He pictures that country as going through a scene of internecine strife that is dcplorablc. from the factional diff ferencos prevailing among the ad. herents of the four regular csndi. dates, all of whom have staunch sup portcrs. internal affairs are in such chaotic and uncertain condi. ton as to affect all industrial in. terests. and even if an election |, carried ont. the dissention that will result, it Is believed, will prove re. aetionary. with consequent results among that high tempered class of people.
 In the Central American countries,
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
KILLED
 IN SELF=DEFENSE
Charles Strahan, Who Murdered His Brother, Dies Victim of Bullet
 Fired By Albert Greer
CFrom Fridsy's Dsily.)

Meagcr particular. of shocking double tragedy that occurred on the Mogollou Mountains last Tuesday af' ternoon. reached Prescott yesterday, in which Charles Strahsn shot and killed his brother. Clinton strahan, and few minutes afterward the slayer met his death at the hands of Albert Greer. who remonstrated at the action taken by Charles strahan in shooting down his brother for a trivial cause. Mir. Greer immediately after the shooting left for Fiagstaff, twenty miles distant. and after gv' ing a clear statement of the affair
 was exonerated in an examination
 Recordings 10 his evidence and the statements made to friends he says that the trouble between the brothers arose over possession of s horse and saddle. As the discussion continued Charles strahan, the eldest one, with
 out apparent cause, pulled his gur and shot Clinton, the latter expiring in A few minutes. Naturally, hs says. the cruel deed called for hlu to express his condemnation in strong terms when Charles strshan, wh' was standing over the body of hi' dead brother and appeared to be IT morose condition, suddenly turneS
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
CALL IsguED TOE
 oooD ROADS MEBT1ue

The annual meeting of the Arixoss Good Roads association for this year was fixsd by the last meeting, in April, for October End, 1911, Co bs held at Prescott. The formal call for this meeting has been issued by the president and secretary.
 The membership of the aszosiaties as provided by Article ". of ths articles of incorporation is Co he tws delegates ehossn from each subsidiary County Good Roads association, twe appointed from each county by the governor, two by the mayor Of each Incorporated city or town, and two by each board of trade or like com mereial body. One member of each board of supervisors of each county, and one delegate to be appointed by each board of supervisors. In sddi tion Co these it is requested that each automobile association appoint two delegates.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
OFFICER AND HORSE
 THIEF FIGHT DUEL
Latter Escapes to Mountains Armed With Winchester After Being
 Wounded in Battle

fugitive, but as the was moustsi, though bareback, they could not gst close enough to continue their sees- tiatious with him. When the Mez- iean left Cssey's horse it was taken possession of and blood that evident ly came from the rider, was found on it's side.
 The officers then went back ap1 placed tho four men at the hsystaek under arrest, then went to Arvise's house as quickly as possible. Nn- Arviso says the Mexican demanded the weapon and ammunition, told hsr he was wounded and saddling and mounting one of Arviso's horses, reAs off into the mountain fastness bs- fore the officers could get sight of him again.
 In looking around the premises the officers then discovered Carl Clask 's horse which had been stolen tve months ago and took possession sf it, under the protest of Arviso wAe will have to explain how he came ts have it. One of the Mexicans is the party Is Arviso's partner and an inquiry satisfied the officers that he had nothing to do with the esss so he was liberated.
 Adams and Mickey then arranged to bring the three Mesieans to Phoe- nix. Lutgcrding remained in that vicinity and Harper started back overland with his own horse, tbs mounts of Adams and Mickey ssa the two stolen horses that has been recovered.
 The officers say they found an us- known horse about twenty miles this side of Condron's ranch that tAs thieves had doubtless stolen and he'd eft by the wsyside after riding Aim SO hard he could travel no longer. Another in almost the same condi- ton. was found outside of Arvisc's ranch. Phoecnix Republican.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27

MT. cowan also gives an enterta ming account of official gymnastics, with frequent revolutions to spice an uu. certain existence. Personally, he says the, American is in very bad odor. and the base of the hatred is due to the Monroe doctrine. The people affected disclaim the right oS the big republic 10 safeguard their interests. and accordingly entertain the bitterest of feeling toward the American. In harmony with that opinion, he has been compelled to disorn his own nationality, and to accomplish business purposes, has fife. titiously adopted the citizenship of some European country, to gain an entrance into commercial channels with his goods and wares. While in Ecuador a short time ago he was taunted by the natives that when the day came for s war to he carried on between Japan and the United States, that and other nations of the south would be found supporting the little brown men, and that in sddi. ton treaty vas known to silently exist giving to the Asiatie country a harbor and rendezvous
 In other recitsls MT. Cowan pre-. sents very interesting review of his many years of commercial travel. ing. in which he is the only Ameri- can that has travelled from one eoun. try 10 the other diligently plying his pursuits for many years. He will return to his field in few days, and is taking a much needed rest be- fore again getting into the harness for his firm.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27

around and said that he would give him (Greer) the sanie dose, and made a movement of his hand to grasp his gun which was returned s the holster suer the shooting. Greer, however, was the quicker of the two, and fired one shot, when the slayer fell dead in his tracks while endeavor ing to get his weapon out. Immedi- ately afterwsrd he left the place.
 The scene of the tragedy was at Lees Lake, about forty miles north of Camp Verde, where the strahsn Brothers had horse ranch. They were preparing 10 return to Camp Verde for the winter, and it is he. iieved the division of property led to the dispute and later the killing.
 Charles strahan is said to have been eccentric at times and while in this mood which it Is said was in' tensified by liquor, committed the awful crime. On the other hand, his brother was very popular and bore splendid reputation.
 Charles was about thirty years old while Clinton was about twenty. both being sons of X. N. strshsn, one of the pioneer residents of the county The bodies are to be removed tc Camp Verde for intermeBt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
PRETTY WEDDING
 or POPULAR COUPLE
(From Fridays paily)

Miss Mamie Paidriek, of Chicago, and James R. Alexander, of Syea- more Creek, were united in marriags Wednesday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George IIeisler in this city, Probate Judge C. F. Hicks offieist- ing. The event was very pretty one and many friends and aequaint- ances of the happy couple were pres ent. The ring ceremony was used After the wedding the bride asd bridegroom with their friends were conducted Co the home of Mrs. I'd. Roberts, where a splendid wedding supper was served.
 Associated with this nnptial evest there k romantic setting 10 ths union of these worthy people, which extends back over twelve years, dur ing which time their affection COG. tinsed to ripen until the final seess was enacted.
 Mrs. Alexander is n fascinating and vivseious young woman, who hes resided for many years in Chicago. where she is held in high esteem by many friends. MT. Alexander is among the pioneer residents of tkis county. and in addition to being popular and well known. is a pros porous esttleman and farmer. They are extended the good wishes ei many for happy and prospsreos future and win leave tomorrow tss Sycamore Creek, their home.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
INVESTIGATION or
 SCRIP LANDS FINISHED
(From Fridays Daily.)

After making sn official investiga- ton of the character of the soil on the scrip lands recently acquired by inc Arizona Land and Irrigation company. which are located north of this city. r. C. Dezcndorf, chief of the second field division Of the United State Land office, has con eluded his duties and returned to san Francisco, his headquarters. The visit of ths official is of importance to this section and follows as the resudt of the protest entered few months ago by John Duke. and others against the issuance of title to la,' O0O acres of land. on the pretext that the scrip placed was Of h ferior valuation to the Moqui Base s,om which it came. During his two days of investigation MT. Dezendori interviewed many settlers m the country embraced and which IS un' der controversy. He received some very emphatic expressions from those m the ground. and eontroyerting the allegations set forth in the protest. Mr Dezsndorf would not give pub lieity. however, as to his official dis. position in this important matter, ana immediately after his arrival m san Francisco will submit his report or inc examination which will be sent to Washington, when decision VIII immediately follow.
 W. F. Taliafero. assistant to the commissioner of the land department of the santa Fe Pacific railroad, was of the party that accompanied MT Dezendorf on the trip of inspection us was instrumental in carrying on neuotiations for the exehange oi wooui Base scrip to apply to tne lands under protest, and is thoroughiy eonyersant with not only the char sc,er of the grant lands of his com nany but alsi with government land, w6ieh are situated in even numbered .ections at the points investigates Roth officials inspected every sectior of land under controversy m crde' that correct determinations mign' o' | arrived at. A. .,,a five of the government, has previous ,,, ,.ssed upon the character Of land r traeed within the limits of tn election. and the department has ap ,,ovsd of the entries made ana o' ,hs grounds as contended for by th
 Arizona Land and Irrigation com pany
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27

which operations will be conducted on the patented ground.
 This Is the third trip of Mir. Grif. fin to thst section and in few days he will return to continue his investigations. Aside from hts own impressions of the probability of oil being determined, the examination of Dr. Templin. recently made, is re. gSied as significant.
 Mr. Griffin was joined in the city last night by D. V. snowgosse, min ing engineer of Nevada, who hal been associated with him in that field for the past three weeks and who ~ill return In few days to con tipue his examinations Mr. Oriffi' states that he win leave for Cali fornia in few days to return in | short time, when it is expected ae finite seticn win be taken Co begil exploration, and is ssnguine ore results.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
sIoNs or YnosrExIry

The asssssmsnt roll Of this s0aaty as tnrBed over to Treasurer Hernaon shows the total amount due the evgn ~ in taxss for the eurreBt year st sg5g, SAILS, which ls the heaviest ever recorded, exceeding that of 1910 by over 22.000 The tax rate is the lowest that has ever besn recorded. being e on the sI00 valuation. This year.. roll also shows that the mia. tax assessment is ss4.isels, sa ls sr~sss over that of ths preceding year.
Weekly journal-miner., 1911-09-27
ONE KILLED

FL PAso, Texas, Sept. 2l,-Rafael lyares ,e years old, was killed ana several fellow workmen severe'y 'n' ;nraa in n cave in in the Leonard Copper companys mine late law night.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1911-07-05
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McAyov and his Ardmore team
broke even with Dad" Ritter's Rail
readers at Cleburne yesterday, where
morning and afternoon games We're
llayed. Coe, who pitched the opener
for Ardmore, had Cleburne shutout
until the eighth, when with three or
bases. Gibson. the Cleburn catcher.
mir for a home run, winning the game,
The final score being to >.
In the afternoon, Trammell held the
Cleburne team safe at all stakes and
won ! to 0. The afternoon game was
one Of the best ever witnessed on a
ClCburne diamond.
Ardmore plays at Cleburne this af
ternoon and tomorrow. From there
the team viii go to Altus for fou!
games.