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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
UNCLE SANS BUFFALO COATS.

To speak Of Uncle sam as bear
in buffalo skins may be q little con-
fusing to the ordinary mortal, but
then the ordinary mortal could hardly
think 1t possible that the United
States government has been keeping
1900 buffalo overcoats in cold storage
for the last thirty five years and has
now determined to put them on the
market and sell them at auction. The
buffalo overcoat market will scarcely
be able to stand up under this bear
raid of Uncle Sam. It will be struck
with panic and a slump will ensue.
This is the last call for the man who
wants to buy buffalo overcoat
cheap. The Worcester CMass.) Tele-
gram is authority for the statement.
Here is what it says;
The buffalo coat is coming back In
TO use The war department OF the
United States advertises 1900 buffalo
coats for sale to the highest bidders,
the bids to start at no less than SIS
per coat, and not more than ten coats
TO be sold to one person. The govern
ment has not been killing bison to
make the coats. They were bought
for soldiers on the border in 1876, and
were used for the last time in 1890 by
troopers in the Wounded Knee cam
paign. Though they have been in cold
storage ever since. the war depart
ment says they are as good as new.
Now the government may be asked to
explain why It has kept these coats 50
long in cold storage, waiting for rise
in values, which must be contrary to
the notions Of Justice in fair business
competition. The democrats should
insist that the war department be in
vestigated that the mystery Of that
35-years' holding in cold storage be
exposed to public view.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
FEDERAL GOOD ROAD AID.

With everybody recognizing the VAL
ue of good roads and clamoring that
they be built as fast as possible-the
question of the best methods Of con-
struction and the most enduring ways
of maintenance becomes important
in fact. the crux Of the good roads
problem.
The federal Office OF public roads
from it's beginning as one Of the very
minor activities of a cabinet depart
ment, has already attained place of
power ana general usefulness This,
however. is only an earnest of what
IT will be when the national govern
Hnent embarks upon the actual work
of improving the post roads through
out the country.
The stage of construction has not
yet been reached. The government
once very properly is bending It's en-
ergies to the work Of instruction
whereby state and county officials
may learn how to spend their good
roads money and good roads labor tc
the best advantage.
In pursuance Of this policy the Office
will this fall send out particularly
through the south, good roads instruc.
ton trains. The railroads will fur.
nish that transportation--wh while tht
government VIII bear the expense o.
fitting out the trains and manning
them with lecturers and demonstrat,
crs.
Such cooperation on the part o
the railroads and the government viii
prove vastly beneficial. Both viii real
from 1t great rewards. Good roads
mean richer nation and therefor,
increased traffic and greater dividend
for the railroads.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
One Matrimonial AppeaI.

We have steadrastly refused to
transform this column into .matri-
monial bureau. Journalistic ethics for
bid anything OF the kind, but occas-
tonally there comes an appeal which
goes right to the heart. One of them
came In our mail this morning in the
shape Of a want-ad which has been
turned down by all OF the. newspapers.
There Is a sort of fascination con-
nected with it which Is hard to ig-
more. We are not going to make a
habit Of publishing such things, but
we feel that we should make an ex-
ception In this case. The want-ad
Is as follows:
Wanted Dashing young widow
would like to meet gentleman on years
OF age with $1.00O,0O0 and q hard
cough. Object matrimony.
The young lady inc1oses her photo
graph, and 1t looks like a good chance
for the right man. She Is nine hands
high, without spawn or hoof trouble
and win stand without hitching. She
is not afraid OF the cars and Is city
broke. She doesn't balk In the traces
and will walk right up to an automo-
bile without shying
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

Buttzville. N ID, oct. 1o--To The
Forum: Ole Vie has purchased new
steam pillow.
Miss Josie Lul1ken is spending the
week with her sister, Mrs. Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs C. r. Daley spent
Sunday at Seeligs
The dance here Friday night was
well attended. Sheldon, Lisbon and
Enderlin were represented.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Lame and Mr..
and Mrs. Saxlund spent Sunday at
Diddeos.
Mrs. Daley and Ed. Seelig were
Lisbon callers Monday.
Miss Frances Buckley spent Satur-
day and Sunday with friends north
of Sheldon.
Mrs. Plum was a Lisbon shopper
last Friday.
The schools around here were clos
ed last Thursday In order to give the
teachers and pupils an opportunity to
attend the corn festival at Lisbon.
The following from town attended
the corn festival at Lisbon Thursday:
Mrs. Langeness. Mrs. Daley, Mrs
saxlund, Miss Buckley. Ed seelig and
John Lund. Cor. B.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

soon to have an auction sale of her
personal property.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mrs. Volney Stevens last week and on
parting presented her with a befitting
present as she is going away to teach
for the winter.
oluf Hagen with his new Gaar-Scctt
rig is threshing grain from the stacks
on the south side Of the river this
week.
Miss Gorfn OF Sheldon has COM
menced a term of school in the school
house near the Schoonover residence.
Mr.. Richardson connected with the
Fairbanks Scale Co. was visitor at
the Morgan's on Monday of this week
The two Heindendrich brothers from
Walnut, Ills. spent Sunday at the
Charles Morgan residence.
Mr. j. FL. Christy was visiting
friends in this vicinity on Monday Of
this week and hopes soon to be him.
self again.
Miss Annie Benson spent Sunday at
the *. Otterson residence.
There will be a meeting OF the
farmers Of Helendale township at the
Radcliffe school house next Saturday
at 2 p. m. for the purpose OF building
a telephone line south from Leonard.
Cor. b.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

Minot insists on . big central
creamery.
"A local thief at Max was asked to
make himself scarce.
@sD@
Jimmie Foley will spend the win
ter at Los Angeles
There were forty-eiglt criminal
cases for trial at Minot.
@s%s@
In some parts 81 the state meadow
larks raised second crop.
Hazleton has d nature fake story
about dog committing suicide.
Better depots are wanted on the Ed
more line Of the Great Northern.
900
Seed selection Ii one of the impor-
tant phases of successful farming.
coo
There may be a resurrection of some
Of the commercial clubs Of the state.
It's in the afr every section OF the
state Is organizing for development
work
Editor Gordon OF Underwood
doesn't entirely endorse everything the
500 does.s
Italian laborers were arrested in
Jimtown on the charge of stealing
garden truck.
There is a greatly Increased acreage
Of winter wheat and winter rye in
North Dakota.
AT jamestown the ordinance regard
ing the disposal OF hay and straw has
not been rigidly enforced.
@S&&
The Washburn Leader accuses The
Ryder News Of charging home people
81 per year-and of sending the pa
per to eastern people for so cents per
year.
Colonel Whitehead Of The Williston
State has given his official approval
Of the industrial show at Bisnarck-
and the colonel should know for he is
some booster himself.
900
Some very tough citizens are re-
ported to be committing petty crimes
through the winter and board at the
expense Of the taxpayers.
900
The Bottineau Courant has made
its subscription rate $3.50 when paid
in advance and So when delinquent.
1t shouldn't be any more difficult to
collect 81 than $3.50 from a delin-
quent.
90
Editor Colcord OF The Minot indie
pendent went through his strong box
the other day and discovered great
deal Of perfectly beautiful--but worth
less-stock he had accumulated in
various enterprises that never ma
terialized.
900
The italian who murdered a fellow
worker at Mandan, went to the Of
flcials few days before and secured
permit to shoot He was granted
the hunting license because it was
thought he wished to hunt. He evil,
IDENTIFY thought 1t permitted him to
kill his enemy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
THE COMMERCIAL cLUs.


The reorganized commercial club
with its broadened scope-and new
secretary show big gain In
membership. The executive commit
tee announces suspension of the reg
ular initiation fee -or new members
and the campaign is on. The officials
think there should be 500 members OF
the club. The mark fixed is sufficient
ly modest. There is no reason why
there should not be that many or more
members.
Fargo has caught the spirit OF civic
pride, progress and development and
now is the time TO get results while
the people are demonstrating their
enthusiasm.
The club now offers a rare oppor-
tunity to any one who really wishes
to help upbuild the city. It is the one
big city organization--and has af1liat-
ed with 1t the leading organizations of
men who really do things.
If you are not already member Of
the club-join 1t now-and become a
booster.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
4 DE FAcTo JUDGE.
That Is Holding Of District Court in
Peculiar Case.

That 10 Holding Of District Court in
Peculiar Case.
Devils Lake, N. d.. Oct. 12.-In
thed istrict court of Ramsey county,
an interesting case was argued being
the action of "A. B. Herman against
Anton Foss, B. A. Haugland and Mrs.
Thos. Ford. all of Rolette.
The action is the outgrowth Of a suit
in which Herman secured judgment
against Mrs Thos. Ford, leyylng a
bond releasing the goods in question,
after which the woman in the case
as well as the goods, crossed the Ca
madam line. The present suit was on
the bond.
The defendant asserted that John
w. Benson of Rolette. before whom
the case was started, acted as justice
without authority. never having quail
fed. A change of venue was taken be-
fore Justice J, III. Murphy. The fact
that the question of jurisdiction was
not raised at the time the case was
before Benson, was in a measure a
waiver The court held Benson a de-
facto justice, and Judgment was en-
tered in favor of A. B. Herman.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
THURSDAY. OCT. IL, 1911.
rHg INDUSTRIAL SHOW.


This is Fargo day at the state In
dustriaI show. Many local people
left last night for Bismarck and 9TH
ers went this morning. The number
is not as large as 1t should have been
but ii Is dificult at this season Of
the year for some Of the business men
to get away.
The show has been great success
in every respect. Commissioners Gil
breath is entitled to--and is receiving
--all kinds Of congratulations and
compliments for the success Of his
conception. The exhibits have been q
surprise not only to North Dakota
people but 10 visitors from other
states. AS an advertisement of North
Dakota's resources 1t has been the
biggest thing ever attempted.
The attendance has not been as
large as the merits Of the exposition
warranted. This has been due some
what to the fact that it was the first
show OF the kind ever put on in the
state and many people did not real
ixe its importance. Bismarck is so
situated 1t Is difficult to reach from
some parts of the state.
The exposition closes Monday. Those
who have not yet had the OPP
portunity to visit the show still have
time. They can now see the exhibits
at their best--with all the prizes
awarded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

was suddenly persuaded 70 quit Some
4of the arguments used Ia enticing him
to desist consisted Ok beating him.
stoning him and robbing him when
ever he rose TO address his fellow cit
liens. Az the election drew near the
arguments grew stronger and there
were threats and plots to take his life.
In fact. they were 50 persuasive that
General Reyes decided that Mexico
was no place for favorite son who
represented the opposition. IN haste
he fed from the country
Mexicc's system Of balicting Is all
right--but its system Of procuring
candidates is badly in need OF revis-
ion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
North Dakota Kernels

Hunting dogs are no longer SO care
fully guarded.
Fargo boosters banquetted--and are
now hustling.
Some fast high school football
games are being played.
900
Coal miners along tho 500 com
plain that cars are held up.
The limits to the mail delivery in
Williston are being extended.
Sheridan county had more deaths
than births--reported last month.
900
There are many editors who are viii
ing to accept money On subscriptions.
Editor Petit has sold The streeter
Herald to VIM. Kukow and G. Z. Ri
land.
A bootlegger was arrested at Grove
for selling liquor to guards at the
state pen.
A life prisoner. who was sent to the
asylum at jamestown from the state
pen. escaped.
Farmers in some localities complain
that miscreants have set fire to their
straw stacks.
Morton county won the champion
ship on the butter proposition at the
state industrial show.
600
The drought at Harvey was some
what fierce-and the citizens now
have to get private supplies.
A stranger was arrested at New
Rockford for some slight offense and
found to have 5000 on his person.
900
Former State Senator Neal of Nc
Lean county is back in the state after
several months in connection with
some heavy property interests.
900
There may be another libel suit
against The Bismarck Tribune, which
referred to Editor wilkinson of The
Fargo Democrat as-Hankinson.
900
A Grafton man shipped sixty plea
SAINTS to Minot on an order Of the
game commission. Twenty or more
were dead on arrival and more OF
them turned up their toes.
900
Some people are so elated over the
success Of the Industrial show they
want to make Commissioner OF Agri-
culture Gilbreath governor of the
state. He certainly would be boost
er and advertiser.
600
Irrigation and rainfall together in
spired to render 1t impossible for
Henry Stammen, a Mouse river farm
er, to cut big field of oats. The
crop was an exceptionally heavy one
and he purchased a lot Of hogs to
eat 1t.
The editors of the Pembina and the
Cavalier papers will never be able to
exactly agree on the county seat
proposition. 1t serves Wardwell
right-for number Of years ago he
attended beer banquet at an edi-
torial meeting and introduced himself
as F'airchild.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
TO Simplify Matters.

We have wasted lot OF time In this
column spelling out things which
might just as well be abbreviated
There are many trite words and
phrases which must necessarily be
used such as well known" highly
respected citizen etc. We will here
after abbreviate and, In order that the
reader will know what we are trying
to drive ait and will not miss anything
we publish a list OF the authorizations
which we expect to use and will sup-
plement the list from time to time.
/. b. g--Ivory beaned galoot.
g. 3. and b. Gentleman. scholar and
philanthropist.
b. h.--Bone head.
c. constant reader.
w. and I. k.-WeII and favorably
known
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
Barrie News.

Barrie, N. D., Oct. 10--To The Fo-
rum: A grand banquet is to be given
In the church next Saturday evening
at which function several orators from
the surrounding cities will furnish the
oratory and music and songs will pre-
cede the eatables which have been
ordered in large quantities from Far
go. A. good time is expected by all.
Rev. M. Watkins Of Fargo will
preach at IL o'clock a. m. III the
church next Sunday and a treat may
be expected by all who attend.
Mrs. Amtson has rented a house in
Sheldon for the winter and expects
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
B. and B. b.--Reautiful and blushing

b. and b. b.--Beautiful and blushing
bride.
h. r. c.--Highly respected citizen.
t. !. 1.-The late lamented.
III. D.--Doctor of horses.
NJ Doctor of mules.
o. w. k. a.--Our well known attorney.
s. t. o.-Silver tongued orator.
g. a. 1. o b.--Groom attired in conven-
tional black.
%. o. PLEASE omit flowers
.. w. n a. c.--Presents were numerous
and costly.
a. b. E. w. h.--A pleasant evening was
had.
w. c.-wine clerk, meaning bartender.
a. /. and e. a.--A large and enthusi-
astic audience.
b. d. c. h.Hostess dispensed charm
ing hospitality.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

You can. bet your bottom dollar he
amt dom much right now.
When you hear Teller braggin' on
his honesty and SIGH,
When he says Ii he'd been crooked
he would certainly be rich.
When he blows about the chances he
has had to beat his pards,
just make out that you believe him,
but don't fall to cut the cards.
When YOU hear Teller spoutin' on the
way he runs his house,
When he says II Is dead easy for to
regulate his spouse,
When he tells you that he's boss you
kin make up your mind for cert,
It's his wife that wears the trousers,
and it's him that wears the skirts.
When you hear Teller tellin' how TO
run the government,
When he thinks 1t is his duty TO corr
rect the president,
You kin listen quite respectful. but
make up your mind off-hand.
That he hasn't got the gumption for
to run a peanut stand
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
What 10 do With Them.


We just received the following let
ter:
Dear SIR
You have been very active in your
campaign against the straw hat and
being one OF the victims | wish to ask
YOU what we shall do with the dis
carded lids. Your crusade will not be
complete until you tell us this.
Sincerely, w. f. M.
We have already mentioned the fact
that the discarded straw hats can be
fed to the cows. If you don't keep a
COW as very thrifty citizens should.
unless he lives In a fiat, place the old
straw hat carefully in the garbage
can.
We have already mentioned the fact
than an inverted straw hat trimmed
with baby ribbon makes an excellent
hanging basket for flowers and would
be an ornament to any parlor.
An old straw hat run through a
meat grinder makes an excellent
breakfast food There Is enough in
one hat for a family Of seven. With
a little cream and sugar added it will
taste just as good as Try -Bita, Eat
a Chunka or Tan Bark Flake. The
main point in the breakfast food is to
get something that is tasteless and
there is nothing on earth 80 tasteless
as an old straw hat.
There is nothing better to plug up
a broken window pane than an old
straw hat. 1t not only keeps out the
storm, but furnishes ventilation to
quite a considerable extent
The old hat can, with 50 worth of
lace and ribbon for trimming, be made
into an excellent sewing basket for
the missus.
There are thousand things that
can be done with an old straw hat.
An adept at arts and crafts can make
a SAT smoking set out of it with O.
little varnish and few pounded cop
per trimmings. In fact, 1T is appropri-
ate to do anything with an old straw
hat excepting to wear it in October.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
Notice u. c. r.

The loca1 commercial travellers are
arranging for special car to leave
here on No. S. Friday afternoon and
to return on No. Sunday morning.
The Bismarck boys came here In force
and every travelling man should make
an endeavor to return the compliment.
Saturday is Fargo day at the exposi-
ton and we want to make 1t hum-
mer. III you will go let B. T. Ashel-
man at the National Cash Register Co.,
or Up. Forth at Crane q Ordeways
have your name.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
SHOWED ENTERPRISE.

The Courier-News issued a special
Tuesday night containing the write-up
OF the booster meeting for the regu-
lar morning edition. They were able
to place the account or the proceed
ings in the hands of many people sew
eral hours in. advance of the regular
delivery Of the paper--and the pub
fishers are to be commended for their
prompt work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

When you have bad cold you want
the best medicine obtaiuable so as to
cure 1t with ais little delay as possible.
Here is druggists opinion: II have
sold Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for
fifteen years" says Enos Lollar Of
Saratoga, Ind, ''and consider ii the
best on the market" For sale by ali
dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

Here Ia a woman VINO speaks from
personal knowledge and long experts
ence, viz, Mrs. P. III. Brogan of Will
SON, Pa, who says, Il know from ex-
Lerience that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is far superior to any other.
For Group there is nothing that excels
it." For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
Sga1 TIL e. SPUR.
Il rfE lX2rx INT
~ Bv nor n. h4ovLToN.
Copyright. 1871. by G. N. Mather.
Conversation.

When YOU hear
q Teller teIlin'
what he's goin
to do some day
And disclosing
what he has
done in a brag
gin sort Of way,
Just make up
your mind to one
thing, II Is al
ways true, ]
VOW
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
WAS BARELY SAVED.
Uphan Man Found Unconscious From
Smoke When House Burns.

t~fNV WH~si ts@1%~ QUITS.
upham, N. d.. Oct. 12.--Only the
fact that neighbor CHANGED to dis
cover that his house was atire saved
A +. Lembgen of this place his life.
He had arisen in the morning, start
ing fire in the kitchen stove. Aft
erwords he returned to his bed and
fell asleep, while the fire was In some
manner communicated to the wall OF
the room. He was soon overcome by
smoke although evidently aroused be-
fore entirely bereft Of power to move.
J. Nelson. neighbOr. has arisen
earlier than usual and discovered the
fire. When he arrived on the seems
Lembgen was unconscious and IL was
only after hard work that he was
able to effect rescue
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

Boston has discovered variety of
mosquito that sings and does not bite,
but We still insist that the best mos
quito is dead mosquito.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

The French detectives are unlike
Mona Lisa. Their smile has come Off.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
HuttzviIIe Newa.

Jubilee Messenger Service now open
for business, phone SIS.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12

Wyoming reports four feet OF hail,
which is apparently nothing to boast OF.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-12
VOLUME xxxIv, NO. 2s2.

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published every evening except SUNDAY ~
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Subscription - The Fargo Forum and
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friday Republican. 80 per year. single
copies. sc. Subscribers will ind the aaLe
to which they have paid, printed Opposite
their names 90 the address shps:
Addresg all communications to The Forum
Printing Co., Fargo. N. u.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-23
Solved the Murder.

"A prize aspirant in our next SUNDAY
Magazine is "A Daughter True" con-
tributed by Francis Robert Le Roux, a
resident of the middle west who has an
intimate acquaintance with France
where the scene OF his story is laid. The
heroine's father had a terrible row with
his wife on account Of his gambling pro-
clivities. The next day the wife was
found dead. She had been foully murder
ed The husband was arrested, but on
the daughters special plea to the jury
was acquitted. The daughter. however.
had taken a sacred vow that she would
see the real murderer punished. Mr. LIE
Roux has worked this out In a re-
markable -way-for tho murderer had -
and did receive his reward