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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

highway went completely around the
end Of the basement just west of the
fruit store, and after entering this last
basement, would be found padded
room.
The doors were located all along the
passage way, but have always been
kept locked, and access could be gained
to the gaml ling den, only by means
of the secret pass word which would
permit the man to get by the guard.
The den used by the gamblers was
without any natural light, and the use
Of electric light was always necessary,
SO heavily padded was the room to pre-
vent sound from escaping.
The Fargo police have watched the
place for over week, but it took the
officers some time to locate the exact
position of the den. However, the
members of the department went from
the alley near the salvation army
building and dug through the differ
ent Easements until the passage way
was reached. On the morning of the
raid, the two doors yet in front of the
officers, were for some reason or other
not locked, and this made the remain
der of the task much lighter.
The men who were arrested, at first
thought of contesting the charges
against them and retained an attorney
for the purpose. However, some of
them decided to plead guilty and late
yesterday afternoon Tom Ormsby,
Henry Philips, Hjalmer Olsen, Odin
Berg and Herbert Lonquist all pleaded
guilty. The men were given their fines,
with the exception of Olsen, Burg and
Loaquist who appeared this morning
and received the fines placed against
them.
Al Tweeden, G. Bussick and A, L.
stephens did not plead guilty to the
charges and also appeared in court this
morning. These lads claimed to be only
watching the game and were not par
Elephants. On account of their extreme
youth, on motion Of the city attorney,
who conducted the cases against the
gamblers the lads We're released.
This is the second successful raid
that has been made by the police
against Fargo gamblers during the last
week. The local department is becom-
ing very proficient in ferreting these
game men out and bringing them to
justice before the courts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
LARGEST MONDAY
NIGHT CROWD
REVEREND WALTERS PREACHED
ANOTHER POWERFUL SERMON
AND SEVERAL CONVERTS WERE
MADE-No SIGN OF LET-UP IN
ENTHUSIASM.

No sign of let-up is apparent in
the union evangelistic services at the
First Presbyterian church. Last even
ing marked the opening of the fourth
week of the series with an enthusiastic
attendance that was the largest Of the
| Monday services so far held. 1t is a
| significant fact that such continuous
| interest is felt by so many people Of
Fargo.
Last night was brotherhood night
and while not service especially for
men there was an unusually large
number of men present, the chorus
singing being led by good sized mems
| choir under the leadership of Mr..
Dodsley.
Mr. Walters preached another of his
great sermons last evening an no one
who was present could doubt the
source of his inspiration. He took for
his subject The Call Of God, and Sc
lecJed robust character for the cerf-
trail illustration, quoting Moses de-
mand upon Pharoah to "let my people
CO. when the Egyptian ruler insisted
upon keeping the children of Israel in
bondage; an illustration of the work
Of the spirit i'm demanding of the world
that it loose its hold of the souls of
men and allow them to return to their
natural spiritual allegiance.
Mr.. Walters drew largely upon his
own experiences as pastor in the in
cidents cited last evening. He drew
strong picture of the difference in
men who were ready for the call of
fhnGn ~
He cited numerous incidents that are
illustrative of the form in which the
call may come, and noted that when
God calls he can do so in no uncertain
voice.
The effect of the sermon was plain
ly apparent in the number of converts
who came out and protested a desire
to lead a different life and those in
charge are greatly encouraged over
the outlook. Certain it is that Fargo
is destined to see more positive results
from this series of meetings than the
most optimistic dared to hope for at
the beginning. A large number of
indications of an awakened conscience
are to be seen on every hand.
The cottage prayer meetings are be-
ing more largely attended; the evening
services are to be pushed with renewed
activity and there will be no cessa-
the several churches. Tonight will be
ton of effort among the workers in
another great night and Mr.. Walters
will make a supreme effort in his SER
mon to reach out and bring into the
fold those who are not leading chris
tian lives.
Special music will be rendered and
Mr.. Peterson, whose work in the clos
ing appeals each evening has been re-
markably effective, will assist this
evening as usual. Preparations have
been made to take care of an extra
plumber of people this evening.
Cottage prayer meetings will be held
Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the following residences: On the south
side at the home of John Fisher. 9f3
Tenth street; f. H. Wilder, 1119 Fourth
naveue; c. G.. Boise. 424 Seventh ave-
nue.; Mrs. Beimeson, 1907 Sixth ave-
nue.. On the north side at the homes
of Wilbur Lawrence, 1915 Fifth street;
Mrs. A. L. Roe, 1915 Eleventh street:
M. N. Hatcher, 204 Tenth street.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
GAMBLERS HAD
A REAL "DEN"
MEN FOUND IN PADDED ROOM
AFTER POLICE HAD WATCHED
PLACE FOR OVER A WEEK-ALL
DECIDED TO PLEAD GUILTY TO
THE CHARGE.

The final hearing of the gamblers
who were arrested Monday morning by
the police, demanded the attention of
the police court this morning, All the
-o'- "ra ""uths in the case decided to
plead guilty of the charges preferred
,~s.e...-s. e.4,m, and We're given fines
ranging from $50 to 500.
The capture of the men was one Of
the most successful raid ever attempt
ed by the local police. To get into the
den by the regular passage, one would
have to go down into the basement of
the Olympia pool room, and after maxi
ing a circuit around the end of the
basement, the passage led into the
basement of the Olympia fruit store.
Through this basement the secluded
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
BIG NIGHT At RINK
Prize Masquerade Arranged for Eve.
ming Of Feb. twill be In
usual Event.

What will no doubt be a great draw
ing card for the ever amusement seek
ing public has been arranged for on
Wednesday night Feb. ], at the Roller
Rink, is a Prize Masquerade. 1t is to
be a first class affair. Everything to
insure it being success has been ar
ranged by the management. Decora-
tors have been busy arranging the
decorations for the evening and spec
ial music will be provided for.
The Prize Masquerade will com
mence promptly at 1880 p. m. SHARP
land continue until 900 when the
masks will be taken off. Only those In
full costume viii have the privilege
of skating between 1880 and 900;
those without masks viii be allowed
to skate from soc until 1900. Ar
exceptionally good time IL In store
for all who come.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

that there will be extensive improve
ments made on the capitol buildings
at Bismarck, as Dan Slattery, the
superintendent of the buildings, says
they are needed.
The contract for the new Carnegie
library at Minot has been let to Bar
telson for $14,39S, and the plumbing
to a Minot company at $3.50.
At LAwton Oluf Hagen and Gordie
Davidson are preparing to build new
residences next spring.
Jamestown is proposing to construct
an electric line from the city to the
state hospital.
A new schoolhouse is to be erected
next spring in Mountain View dis
trict near Souris.
The Brown Co. of the town of Mott
is preparing to erect a machine shop
and repair shop in that town.
Chop Suey at Rathsksiier. Moorhea1.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
JAY SLINGSBY
CALLED BY DEATH
SON OF MRS. LOUISE sLINes5Y
OF OAK GROVE PASSED AWAY
WITH TYPHoID-PNEuMoNIA ON
SUNDAY AT EUGENE, ORE
FUNERAL WEDNESDAY.
John jan slinggby is dead.


Jay, as he was known by his friends,
died at Eugene, Ore, on Sunday, at the
age of % years, the case of death be-
ing typhoid pneumonia, from which he
has been suffering about two weeks.
His mother, Mrs. Louise Slingsby, who
resides at Oak Grove in this city was
at his bedside when he passed away
and the remains have been forwarded
to this county for burial The funeral
will take place on Wednesday of this
week at Argusville If the proper con-
nections can be made.
Tho young man left this city about
two months ago to take look at the
country west as well as to visit his
uncle who resides in Oregon. He had
entered a business college there, in
tending to graduate from it in May.
He had attended a business college
here last winter.
Mrs. Slingsby was sent for last week
and left here one week ago today.
Deceased was born in Argusville
where the family resided for many
Years and came to Fargo with the fam
lily. He is survived by his mother and
four brothers, Ellis, Harry, Ira and
Floyd, and one sister, all of whom, with
the exception of Harry who resides in
Minneapolis, live in this city
He was bright, pleasant young man
and was well thought of by those who
knew him. The family have the deep
est sympathy in their great sorrow.
Ira Slingsby, one of the brothers. In
the wen known athlete Of Fargo col
lege. An erroneous report was spread
that Harry Slingsby, who is now living
in Minneapolis, was the one who had
died.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
The WALKER FUNERAL
Was Held This Afternoon From the
Family Residence with In
terment at Riverside.

The funeral of A. B. Walker was held
this afternoon from the family resi-
dence on Sixth avenue north. The serv-
ices were largely attended by many OF
the older citizens OF Fargo who had
for many years known and respected
the dead man. he having resided in
this city since 1881.
The services were conducted in a
most impressive manner by Dean Dow
Ing of the Gethsemane cathedral of
the Episcopal church of which the de-
ceased was q member Friends sent
many beautiful floral offerings as to-
kens OF their esteem for the departed.
The remains were placed in the vault
at Riverside until spring when the In
tcrment will be made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
A. 3. G. AT BISMARCK.

On visit to Bismarck, we found
Aaber's Business College well repre-
scented at the state capital Mr.. C.
Olson is stenographer for president of
the senate, Lieutenant Governor Bur-
dick, Helen Fanske is one of the stem
ographers in the senate, Josie Eckson
holds a similar position in the house.
Geo Mcclellan is a member of the
house from Billings county, and Nels
DISCARD representative from Richland
county, is also a former student OF
Professor Aaker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
WATKINS Is ANXIOUS

To prove TO you that the Dakota Bust
ness College offers young people bet
ter preparation for business life, bet
ter position and a more brilliant future
than other schools. He points to nine
tenths of the young business men in
the city as his former pupils as evil
dence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
With BRINK cuRE.

One OF the Dakota Business College
pupils went to one of the drink cures
the other day-not as patient but as
bookkeeper and stenographer. All lines
Of business employ d. B. C. office peo-
pie and advance them to positions of
responsibility-they are on the road to
big salaries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31
ELEGANT SUITE OF OFFICES

Heretofore occupied by Hon. w. a.
Scott, and always since the erection
OF the Morton building. Remember,
Broadway front, large. commodious
vault and exceptionally low rent to
desirable tenant or tenants. Page
Benedict Land Co., Morton Building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

deLendrecie's basement bargain
store offers the most desirable econo-
mics in great sale of brasses, china
ware and framed pictures this week;
20 per cent discount on line OF every
day needs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

Wanted--A stallion as part payment
on 40 acres land, very best of soil
web improved, $40 per acre, balance
easy terms, close to Fargo. Box S54,
Fargo, N. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

At Howard .Moody's. for tomorrow and
the next day. All Moorhead cars stop.
in front Of Howard Moody's store.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-31

Wanted-Two bright young men to
collect. Call, 107 Broadway.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
Automobile Cases
In Police Court

The usual run of cases of speeding
automobiles and motorcycles was varied
in the District side Of the Police Court
today with other alleged offenses against
the police regulations governing this
class of vehicles.
One Marylander. Joseph Kennedy, vice
president of the Malleable Iron and
Steel Casting Company. of Baltimore,
parted with S. collateral. He is the
latest victim of the retaliatory policy Of
the District police toward Maryland for
refusing to recognize District automo-
bile registration. Kennedy was gather
ed in on Bladensburg road charged with
operating an automobile in the District
without first procuring permit. As
sistant Corporation Counsel Gus A.
was permitted because the defendant has
made application for District registra-
ton, but has not yet secured his permit
and number.
Morris Lowenstein, of this city, was
headed for Maryland yesterday with his
District registration number carefully
concealed, according to the police.
Further, II is alleged by the officers, he
was unable to show his District permit
when called upon to do so. Continuance
until tomorrow on the two charges was
granted, and Lowenstein's personal bond
for appearance was accepted.
A charge of leaving an automobile in
the street with throttle and switch un-
locked against B. Mattun was continued
until July 26 for hearing.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
The Brand Applied
To Constantinople

CONSTANTINOPLE, July A.-More
than 5000 buildings were destroyed and
many thousands of persons rendered
homeless by an incendiary fire which
started in the Stamboul, or native,
quarter of Constantinople last night,
and was not extinguished until early
today.
Chefket Pasha, minister of war, and
one of Turkeys most famous generals,
was injured by a falling beam. while
directing successful efforts to save the
Ministry of War building.
The fire is said to have been started
simultaneously in six places. Officials
attribute it to opponents of the present
government. The fires started shortly
before midnight, and the flames were
soon sweeping through the native quar-
ter, licking up the flimsy wooden houses
like straw.
Great excitement prevailed in the
crooked, narrow streets. The fire de-
partment, with its antiquated apparatus,
was ludicrously inadequate. For a time
the business section in the Galata dis
trict and the European quarter at Pera
were threatened. Wide lanes, by tear
ing down rows Of frame buildings,
finally checked the flames. More than
q third Of the native quarter ard many
large stone government buildings were
burned.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
HARMON ACTIVITY
BOOSTED HERE BY
NICHOLS ARRIVAL
Lieutenant Governor of Ohio
to Establish Head
quarters.

Keepers of the boom of Governor
Judson Harmon of Ohio for President
are just now displaying considerable
activity in Washington.
Lieut. Gov. Hugh Nichols of Ohio,
whose special function 1t Is to see
that the Harmon boom does not get
punctured, is here for the purpose of
opening Harmon headquarters. The
talk of opening such headquarters has
been going the rounds for two months
or more.
Two committees have been organized
in the Democratic part of the Ohio
delegation in Congress. Senator
Pomerene heads one and Represen-
tative Cox the other. These commit
tees are trying to get members Of
Congress interested in the movement
to nominate Harmon.
Lieutenant Governor Nichols and a
number Of members of the Ohio delega-
ton will confer today on the question
Of opening headquarters here. The
sentiment in the delegation is strong
for getting headquarters established and
out Of the conference today may grow
definite plans.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
FleaS Driven Off
By Vacuum Cleaner

Dr. c. BarnweIl Robinson. dean Of the
United States College of Veterinary Sur
geons, 222 c street northwest, has come
to the rescue Of the cat and dog in the
discovery Of 4 new treatment for riding
animals of fieas.
A vacuum cleaner has been brought
into play In this respect and the in
strument seems not only to be of use In
a household for cleaning the premises,
but in dealing death and destruction to
the troublesome little insect that lives
chiefly in the fur on a cat and dog.
''Pediculus." a word familiar TO stu
dents in veterinary schools, and mean
ing '.fieas," is the name given the old
Tom cat at the United States College
of Veterinary Surgeons. in c street. for
regardless Of the close care given him,
his skin Is always full Of fieas.
When the vacuum cleaner was III use
the other day at the college II was play
fully pushed UP against Pediculus. He
was somewhat frightened at first. but
evidently realizing that those present
were his lifelong friends. he soon for
got his experience. But the animal
profited by coming IN contact with the
nozzle Of the vacuum cleaner. for hun
dreds Of fieas that had found a home
in its fur, dropped of dead. When the
vacuum cleaner was brought out again
q little later Pcdiculus voluntarily back
ed up TO It and readily consented to
taking a dose Of the new discovery. To-
dlv Pediculus is almost fiealess and
perhaps he is wondering what mysteri-
Gus Mr.. Man will accomplish next.
DR.. Robinson said II ii was possible
to commune ate in words 10 a cat or
dog, he would not mind instructing them
in a simple method how to get rid OF
fieas, and thus save the trouble OF
in the CITY getting vacuum
cleaners TO the fieas. This method Is
simple and was first used by the cum
ming fox.
The fox. when infested with feas goes
into a pasture or field where herd OF
sheep or goat s grazing: He picks up
a mnuthful Of wool and then hikes to
nearby stream. He slowly backs him
self off into the water. The fleas leave
the wet hide and fur and crawl toward
the head. Gradually the fox gets deep
er into the water until the fleas go into
the piece of wool that he has in his
mouth, and when this novel scheme Is
completed the snar: little animal turns
and swims away, leaving hundreds OF
the little insects in the sheeps wool and
IN the water. This is not a fairy tale.
the life of the fox 20 be true.
II DR.. Robinson finds the vacuum
cleaner q success as flea exterminator
he will spread the news broadcast, for
as he makes his living in looking after
the comfort of tho horse, dog, and cat,
he feels II Is his duty to them to lend
helping hand.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
Report on Amounts
Given to Charity

More than $500 was expended in
charities in the past four months by
the Society of st. Vincent de Paul, &C
cording to a report read last night at
the regular quarterly meeting of the
organization held in Carroll Institute
Hall. This sum was distributed through
the different parishes where it was
most needed.
Judge De Lacy, the president, ex-
pressed himself as more than salts
fed with the good work being carried
on by the organization, and said that
he was glad to announce that the treas
urer had received additional dona tions
of $500
OF the $500 expended, a third went
20 aid the suffering persons who were
charity patients in hospitals and to
other public institutions where charity
was necessary. The report of the Home
of the Good Samaritan showed that
several hundred homeless persons had
been materially aided through the ef-
forts of members of this branch. Dis
charged prisoners also were aided,
many of whom were sent to other cities
where employment was obtained for
them.
An interesting report of the national
conference of the society held in Bos-
ton was made by DR.. William J. Kerby,
of the Catholic University. DIR. Kerby
announced that he would complete his
directory of Catholic charities in the
United States upon which he has been
working for some time, in about six
months.
The committee having charge Of the
trip to Marshall Hall on August 80,
made a satisfactory report. The pro-
ceeds Of the excursion will go to aid
the particular council of which Judge
De Lacy is president.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
Whole Police Force
Seek Missing Girl

NEW YORK. July A.-Every police
officer in Greater New York received
orders at roll call Dday to search
for Louise Swan, the nineteen-yeat-old
girl whose disappearance from her
home, II West Thirtieth street, seems
likely to prove as battling a mystery as
did the vanishing Of Dorothy Arnold.
Systematic search by a corps OF picked
detectives has failed to reveal any clue
to the girls whereabouts. and the police
abandoned their original theory that
she left her home because she desired
70 become self-supporting.
There is now a theory that the girl
has been decoyed to a fat in the crimi-
nal section. and is held prisoner. Every
been ordered to search the resorts on his
been ordered to search the rsorts on his
beat for trace of the girl. Mrs. Swan.
mother Of the girl, is still In a serious
condition as the result Of worry over
her daughters absence from home.
The Washington times., 1911-07-24
POLICE ARE UNABLE.
TO AID VICTIM OF
FAKE BETTING GAME
]. T. Henshaw, Business
Man, Loses Two Thousand
in Time-Worn Bunco.

Beyond requesting the police OF Nj
agara Falls to keep a lookout for two
fake race track "touts," travelling under
the names of Glenn and Bentley, the
local police are unable to aid ]. T. He'll
shaw, a local business man, who says
he was stripped of s2,0O2 by them while
on a visit to New York State nearly
month ago.
Mr. Henshaw says that after meeting
with Bentley and Glenn, he ran his
shoe string of 81 into nearly a, thou
sand dollars, and that while the tips
given him were correct, and the horse
on which he bet won. he was coerced
into signing a check for 5000 with the
proceeds of which Bentley and Glenn
disappeared.
Henshaw called at the office Of Major
Richard Sylvester and told his story
Friday. The local police Informed him
that they could do nothingt save write
to the Niagara Falls authorities and
ask them to aid him in obtaining his
money.
According to Henshaw, the real trick
in the deal lay in giving him tips on
July g. upon which he won, three times
ley, suggested that he pu: UP 1900 to
make a killing on the next race"
This Henshaw refused to do, but
Bentley himself wrote out a check for
s., 900. signing Henshaw's name to it.
and put It up The horse on which the
bet went, won, but, according to Hen
shaw, the ''bookmaker" would not pay
over the winnings, until he satisfied him
self that the check of Henshaw's was
good.
In order to get the stakes. the man
called Bentley persuaded Henshaw to
Substitute a sight draft for 81 900 on L
Washington bank Ter the check, which
Henshaw did, and he's waiting yet for
Bentley, and Glenn to divide up the
winnings on the horse.