The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-02


had been made Of the nature of the
plant to be established here and of
the law regarding what could be done
Upon request, States Attorney Fow-
Ter made a speech and he stated
that after looking up the law fully
in regard to the matter Of the loca-
ton of such a plant near here he
could not see that there was much
remedy unless the plant was declared
a nuisance and he was not of the
opinion that such a plant could come
under the nuisance laws of North
Dakota.
IF the plant were a powder factory"
said Mr.. Fowler, 'It would make a
difference, but as it is simply to be a
storehouse do not see how nuisance
charge could be proven
Hall Says Not Much Danger.
Preceding Mr.. Fowler, George e.
Hall was called upon for a few re-
marks. He stated that numerous con-
versations with the agents of the Du-
pont people who had visited Fargo and
made the negotiations and final trans
actions, had convinced him that there
was not such great danger to the city
of Fargo nor the surrounding coun-
tryside as the majority Of people had
been led to believe.
Mr.. Hall stated that he had been
reliably informed that the Dupont
company had located 800 such plants
and that there had not been any ac-
cident of any kind in ten years. Re
ferring to the recent explosion in Wis
consin, between Kenosha and Genoa
Junction, he said that was a factory
and not a magazine.
The site for the Fargo branch ware
house, was three miles west Of Broad
way, and the buildings would go UP
behind a large clump of trees, which
in case Of any explosion would greatly
lessen any danger there might be.
Mr.. Hall stated that the company ex-
pected to ship dynamite, giant powder,
and other of the products to Golfers
station, where 1t would be hauled over
land to the magazine, and he felt that
every safeguard known to modern
science would be used by the Dupont
people in handling the explosives.
There viii only be one man to handle
the plant, according to Mr.. Halls
statement last night, and he will likely
be a drayman who will be charged
with the duty OF shipping the ex-
plosives whenever ordered to do So.
Mr.. Hall stated that the Dupont repre-
sentative who had located the plant
here would be in Fargo in few days
and would be pleased to answer any
questions the citizens here would care
to ask him.
The Saenserfest Auditorium.
The next discussion of the evening
was In regard to communication
from Lars Christianson, which stated
that year ago he and others had been
instructed to invite the next conven-
ton of the Norwegian Saengers assoc
citation to be held in Fargo and had
the promise and assurance that the
club would have a suitable building
large enough to accommodate the sing
ers and visitors in the city at that
time.
Mr.. Christianson in his communica-
ton desired to know the sentiment
Of the club so that some report might
be made to the executive committee
Of the association which will be held
in Duluth early next month. Presi-
dent Hardy asked for motion that
would relieve the commercial club OF
any responsibility In erecting such an
auditorium, one that would instruct
the secretary to inform Mr.. Christian
son that the club would not guarantee
such building in the city for the
saengerfest next year.
1t was believed by j. b. Folsom that
no matter what the crop might be a
frame structure would be possible. It
is expected that the saengerfest will
bring to the city at least from between
5000 to 10000 people and IL was
thought that the same auditorium that
will be erected for the evaneeIigtic
sermons Of Billy Sunday next April
can be used for the saengerfest. be-
fore the building is torn down and the
lumber returned to the dealers.
motion by Mr.. Folsom to inform Pres
ident Christianson that the associa-
ton would be cared for properly was
carried.
Club Endorses Bismarck.
Communications were read from
Commissioner Of Agriculture GiIbreath
and from Secretary WEIGH Of the Bis
marck Commercial club in regard to
the holding Of the proposed industrial
show during the present year. The
capital city would like to have the ex-
position and the Bismarck Commercial
club asked for the endorsement Of the
local business mems organization.
which 1t received last night.
The communication from Commits
sioner Gilbreath stated that the bids
for the holding OF the exposition had
been held open until next Monday.
June 5, ut which time the city winning
the show will be named
Al third communication was received
from a. 4. Bishop In regard to the
OF Sunday school workers
who will stop OF In Fargo for a ride
over the city while ca route to the ma
tional convention at San Francisco.
Henry AmerIand was appointed chair
man OF q committee to provide auto
mobiles for the visitors for their drive
about the city here.