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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
.BOLLEY HAS LEFT
ON EASTERN TRIP
WILL LOOK UP USES FOR FLAX
FIsRE-AT eRAcEvILLE, MINI.
He STUDIED AN EXPERIMENT
IN PULLING FLAX FOR IT'S
FIBRE.

Prof H. L. Bolley is making an ex.
tensive trip to eastern points. starting
Saturday for New Haven. Conn, New
York. Philadelphia and Chicago. Pro-
fessor Bolley goes east especially to
study the uses that may possibly be
made or fax fibre, and to look over
some factories and machinery that
certain parties propose to erect at
some point In the western fax grow
Ing regions.
Professor Bolley spent Thursday at
the fair in Wahpeton, and gave an
ADDRESS on The Relation of crop Ro-
tation to the Control of Crop Diseases
and spent Friday in the flax fields
around Graceville, MINI, observing
the work Of a party of Indians en-
gagged In pulling flax to be used by an
eastern fibre company as an expert
ment in growing fax fibre for the use
OF eastern linen mills. They had
pulled by hand approximately 100
acres, and We're also trying out a fay
pulling machine which seemed to he
doing fair job of pulling and binding
This phase Of the work proved quite
interesting and gave some indications
OF possible success.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
NORTH DAKOTA LEXICON
TO BAR CROP FAIL URE''
Minneapolis Bankers Who Have Just Visited the State De-
clare Old DOGGY is Forever Driven Out Of States
Borders---Corn is Security For Future

Minneapolis Tribune: North Da-
l<ota is experiencing at the present
time "a parting Of the ways" that may
mean an annual revenue Of millions
Of dollars to the twin cities, according
to Minneapolis bankers who returned
this morning from a trip to the North
Dakota exposition at Bismarck They
were In the party which went Thurs
day night In the 'Htlr' special and in
cluded J. A. Latta, vice president Of
the Northwestern National; George f..
Orde, vice president Of the First Nat
iona, and Stanley Bezoir, assistant
cashier OF the Security National.
No one who has not been to the ex
position" said Mr.. Latta, could real
lie the vast possibilities OF farming in
North Dakota The crop failure of
1910 has proved blessing instead OF
misfortune. The farmers no longer
depend on grain for harvest, and are
now raising corn that cannot be beat
en- anywhere. Dairy farming is in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
EDWARDS SPOKE
At A. c. CHAPEL
INTERESTING TALK GIVEN THIS
MORNING AT A. c. coNvocA-
TON BY REV. WILLIAM Ed
WARDS OF cHRIsTlNE-PRoF-
EssoR MINARD IN CHARGE.

The students of the A. C. were given
an extraordinary privilege this morn
ing of hearing Rev. William Edwards,
retired minister who makes his home
at Christine, give very interesting
tax at the convocation exercises. The
subject Of his talk was Literature Is
Life.
The talk Of the visiting divine was
full of inspiring thoughts ana was
made especially applicable to the I4re
OF the student. He took many of his
topics from the literature of the writer's
of Great Britain, having been born and
reared under the British colors, being
well qualified to talk on the literature
Of England.
The exercises this morning were the
second Of the year and Professor Min
ard was in charge of the programme.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
U. S. SETTLES
AN old War DEBT
FARGO VETERAN RECEIVED OF
UNCLE sam ENTIRELY uNsoL.
IclTED PAYMENT OF sss.4s DUE
HIM AS TRAVELLING EXPENSES
AFTER WAR.

James H. Blake, Civil war soldiel
and resident Of Fargo. received q
letter from the auditor or the war de-
partment informing him that there
was balance due him from the gov
eminent OF $8s.46. In two items. trav-
ell pay from Willets Point, New York
harbor to his home in Michigan
amounting to e27.15, and travel SUBJ
ststence s11.31.
The facts of his case which caused
the government to make the above set
tlement are as follows:
Mr.. Black enlisted in a Michigan
regiment OF infantry in August 1851.
He was discharged from that regiment
by reason OF his having enlisted In
the u. s. engineer battalion. In the
month OF February, 1864 he re-enlist-
ed for three years more in the field
while In winter quarters at Brandy
Station, Va.
After the close Of the war his bat
talon was stationed at Willets Point,
New York Harbor. He received his
Anal discharge from the service on
Feb. 10, 1867, after serving for a per-
Tod of nearly five and a half years.
On receiving his discharge he paid
his fare from New York to his home In
Michigan, out Of his own funds and
did not ask the government for trav-
cling expenses 1t has taken the gov
eminent nearly forty-flve years to
make the above settlement. Mr. Black
was not looking for any money from
that source and was very much sur
prised when he learned the above sum
Of money was due him.
Mr.. Black also states that his grand
father on his mothers side was an Of
flcer in a Maine regiment in the rev.
olution and served under General
Washington, was present with his
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
EVERYTHING Is
READY FOR EVENT
COMMERCIAL CLUB BANQUET 10
SURE TO BE RousINc BOOST
ING TIME--AccEPTANcEs CON-
ING IN FINELY-MucH INTER
EST BEING SHOWN.

With the decks cleared for action
and acceptances coming in at a rapid
rate the commercial club booster ban
quet, Oct. 10. Is sure 10 be q memorable
occasion. or the 75O invitations SEM
out it seems very likely that not less
than BOO will accept and be present
and as the banquet is free ii is not
believed that many will miss the op-
portunity to be present, enjoy a good
banquet witty programme and a
rousing speech by Hugh Chalmers one
OF the best after dinner speakers on
city development in the whole United
States.
It is hoped that those who have re-
ceived invitations will be prompt in
getting acceptances back to the secre-
tary before the end of the week. AS
just one week intervenes between this
and the date OF the big banquet the
different committees in charge will he
obliged to have the fullest fnforna-
ton as to how many will be present.
and 1t is fairly good bet that seats
will be at premium before the OPEN
Ing night.
The commercial club wishes 1t to
be understood that this banquet is- free
to invited guests. 1t is the expires
sion Of the club to the citizens and
business men OF this community Of its
desire to create the utmost OF good
viii, to engender the get-together spirit
that Is necessary at this time. II Is
the first step in a campaign to put
Fargo In the forefront of middle west
communities. Every man is needed as
a unit In the campaign. Every invited
guest should be at the banquet, oct.
10, and imbibe full share of the
good food and enthusiasm which win
be a part of the evenings entertain
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02

creasing and the amount OF flax and
root crops grown this year Is nearly
double what II ever has been. This
means much to Minneapolis as there
IL no state that does more business
with the twin cities than North Dako-
ta."
Mr.. Orde expressed himself similar
ly. Vast fields OF clover and alfalfa
are now to be found almost every
where in North Dakota, Mr. Orde
says, and IL the farmers only follow
the advice given by j. j. Hill in his
speech at Bismarck. and adopt a d.
versffed system OF farming and crop
rotation, the revenue Of the state will
be increased by 200 per cent. and
poor harvests no longer will mean dis
aster.
With the exception of Mr.. Hill, who
went to the Pacific coast, the entire
party returned today. According to
Mr.. Orde the North Dakota banks are
in good shape and money seems to be
plentiful.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
MOVING LAW OFFICES
Pierce, Tenneson g. cupIsr Moving
Their Offices in Kaufman Building
from Northern Trust.

This is moving day for Pierce. Ten
neson & Cupler, who are removing
their law offices from the old stand in
the rear of the rooms Of the Northern
Trust Co., into brand new suite ar
ranged especially for them on the
second floor Of the Kaufman building
above the Prize cafe.
The new offices to be occupied by
Messrs. Tenneson & Cupler are made
from those recently vacated by City
Attorney Shure. Two more rooms
have been added by cutting a door
into the barrow building in the rear
Of the N. p. avenue wing of the Kauf-
man building. A brick and cement
vault has also been made for this
firm.
Mr.. Tenneson and Mr.. Cupler had
on their working clothes today and
were seen chasing up and down
their arms full OF law books.
their arms full Of law books.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
FORMER FAEGOAN DEAD
Charles II. Swallow, Formerly a Far.
go Railroad Man, Passed Away at
His late Homo In Minnesota.

Word was received in the city this
morning Of the death of Charles HI.
Swallow, we'll known former Fargo
railroad man. who died at his late
home in Thief River Falls, Mimi, yes
terday. For g. number Of years the
late MIR. Swallow was connected In an
official capacity with the Northern Pa
ci1c railroad in this city.
Many residents of the city win re-
call the deceased at the time of his
residence here, and his many Fargo
friends viii regret to learn of his
death. It is understood that the fu-
neral will take place at Thief River
Falls.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
WONDER PICTURE
At The BIJOU
VISION or MARY MAGDALENE
MYsTIFYING PICTURE THAT is
TRANSFORMED I'M ABSOLUTE
DARKNESS SEE ar AND BE
CONVINCED.

In addition to the regular picture
programme during the first half OF
the week, the Bijou management will
show q most wonderful picture that
has mystifled thousands of people all
over the old as well as the new world,
It is known the The Vision of Mary
Magdalene, and has been secured ut
great expense for three days only. No
one should miss seeing this beautiful.
mysterious picture which transforms
In absolute darkness. This oil paint
Ing by Sander Has is first shown in
the light, and is q striking work or art.
Mary Magdalene Is shown standing
alone In desolate place. She appears
as one homeless. destitute and weary
of her sinful life. Seeing no hope for
the future she cries, What must /
do to be saved?"
She hears a sweet voice coming
from the air above. saying, "Come
unto me" Startled at SO sudden d
reply she turns and then appears the
vision OF Mary Magdalene. the Savior
bending from the cross with OUT
stretched arms. This Transformation
scene lis only apparent in intense
darkness. Tt ID surrounded by light
of intense brilliancy. and to show that
the picture ID unaided In producing
this remarkable effect, the demon
strator walks among the audience
with 1t.
There IL no trickery; no electrical
appliances. but without doubt 1t Is
the most mystifying picture ever
painted. There will not be another OBJ
portunity. Comet See! and be con-
WINGED. II will be shown three DAYS
only at the Bijou.
Remember the three regular Aims
viii be shown. The Blacksmith's Love,
. civil war drama Through Jealous
Eyes, and the Runaway Leopard, the
funniest comedy ever released. Best
show for the money af the Rijou.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
WALLACE MAKES
A STRONG PLEA
kIRkE E. WALLACE, SECRETARY
7. OF GRAND FORKS Y. M. c. A.,
SPOKE HERE YESTERDAY AT
OPENING OF RELIGIOUS DE.
PARTMENT OF ASSOCIATION.

Kirke e. Wallace. secretary ~ the
Grand Forks Y. M. c. A., and. leader
IN the men and religion movement. OF
which ne is a member OF the inter.
national committee, formally opened
the fail campaign Of the religions de-
partment Of the local Young Mans
Chrlstlan association yesterday after
noon In a splendid address, which was
neard by a large number of man
secretary Wallace spoke on The
EVangehstic Emphasis of the Move
ment. In the course OF his remarks he
explained fully the sentiment that led
10 the commencement OF the move
ment and the start 1t had gotten ana
It's growth since. Mr.. Wallace stated
that the church of God was an inst
tutlon Tor men. that it was founded by
man and that the leaders Of the
churcn during all its history had been
men and furthermore ii was the IN.
tention Of the creator that men shouId
always be at the head OF it.
The address of the Grand Forks sec
rotary was q great plea to the younr
men to take part In the activities In
church work and help for the upbuild-
ing Of the religious movement in the
world. He engaged the attention Of
every listener from the time he was
nrst introduced until the last word OF
mis- discourse, and 1t was later stated
that no ADLER speaker has appeared In
Fargo in long time.
The Z. Nd. G. A. orchestra, which is
one OF the newer organizations Of the
association, which Is under the leader
ship OF Prof A. ]. Stephens, rendered
a number OF selections which were
very much enjoyed as well az an APP
pealing solo by Mr.. Mckee. all OF
which tended to make the opening
meeting Of the year an auspicious one.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
HAS GONE TO BID
SON FAREWELL
rev. Or. BEARD LEFT YEsTER-
TERDAY FOR NEW YORK CITY
TO GEE HIS SON HUBERT OFF
FOR EuRoPE-YouNG MAN TO
ENTER OXFORD.

Rev. r. A. Beard of the First Con-
gregational church left Fargo yester-
day afternoon for New York city
where he will meet his two sons,
who are now in Boston, and will see
his elder son, Hubert, on to Europe.
Hubert Beard sails next Wednesday
on the Mauretania at 9 o'clock In the
morning
BY leaving yesterday afternoon and
making good connections, Rev. Mr..
Beard can land In New York just In
time to see his son off. The young
man enters Oxford this year, having
been the winner of one Of the Ameri-
can Rhodes scholarships.
Ralph Beard viii return to Fargo
with his father after making little
side trip to Boston. They will stop
on the way back at Milwaukee. where
Rev DIR. Beard will attend the meet
ing OF the American board Of the Con-
gregationaI church which meets there
Oct. 10 to 13. They will reach home
il, time for Mr.. Beard to be In his
own pulpit Oct. is.
During his absence, President Cree
gan OF Fargo college. win occupy the
pulpit at the First congregational
church.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
NEXT Big HORSE SALE
{. z. Mark Will Hold Next Bic Sale In
Fargo Friday and Saturday,
Dot. 13 and IA.

Emmett Mark, the big horseman,
spent few hours between trains Sat-
urday in the city en- route to Glendive,
Mont, where he has purchased several
hundred choice western. horses from
raisers there. Mr.. Mark will sort them
over and ship about $50 OF the choicest
in the lots to Fargo where they will be
on sale at the sale yards of the Mark
Western Horse Co., on Friday and Sat-
urday, Oct. 13 and IA.
Mr.. Mark. reports that these horses
are al stuff and he will offer them
here at bargain prices. II you have
any old horses suitable for work in the
woods, bring them TO Mark and trade
them or choice young horses for farm
work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
Cummings News.

Cummings. ~. D.. Sept. 2s.To The
Forum: p L. Rewley arrived here from
Galva, III. Thursday morning to look
after the threshing on his farm east
OF town.
NJ. r. Scarf Of Michigan spent
Wednesday here the guest OF r. b.
Cecka.
e. r. Shinkle left Tuesday night FOR
his home ct Martinsville, Ill
A. y. Carver went to Wahpeton this
week to play with the band during the
Richland county fair
Hans Klette. who has been clerk
ing for Lilleberg 4 Waslien for the
past month left for his home at Hills
boro. Thursday evening.
The Ladies Aid met at the home Of
Mrs. T. y. Myers Thursday afternoon.
Co. &.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
fine PROGRAMME
OF COMMONS CLUB
WELL KNOWN BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL CLUB OF THE
CITY HAS ISSUED A FINE PRO-
GRAMME FOR THE FALL AND
WINTER SEASON.

One Of the finest and most interest
ing programmes that 1t has outlined in
years, has been issued by the Com
mons club of Fargo. This is the liter
airy organization of the business and
professional men of the city who hold
most interesting meetings during the
fall and winter season
The programme which has been
planned for this year, is considered
one Of exceptional character. Some
Of the papers have not been assigned
to the speakers, these to be arranged
later, as well as additional interesting
features which are now under prepa-
ration, so that an instructive and en-
tertaining season may be expected.
The programme so far planned, fol-
lows:
The Commission Form OF Govern
ment, with Arthur LeSueur of Minot
as the speaker. The Initiative and
Referendum, with r. B. Blakemore as
the speaker Health Conditions in
Fargo, discussed by DR.. Carpenter and
Professor Beckwith. Control Of Cor
porations and Corporate Wealth, by
Judge Amidon. Socialism, by Profess
sor Knowlton of Fargo college. Cur
rency and Banking Reform, speaker to
be announced later. Is Party Organi-
cation a Necessity for Good Govern
ment2 by Prof. A. ID. Weeks. Arbi-
tration and the Peace Movement, by
DIR. Bait. The Relation OF the Press
to the Public by r. E. Packard Of
valley City. The School and Citizen
ship, by Hon. w. L. Stoekwell. Is the
slum Inevitable? by Rev. e. o. Nc
Cracker and Rev. C. d. Adams Pub
lie Parks and Fairgrounds, by H. w.
Bearey and Professor Wa,dron. Lig-
mite In North Dakota, by Professor
Babcock Of the state university, Grand
Forks. The Parcels Post, speaker to
be announced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
MANY NEW PUPILS

Entered Dakota Business College this
morning. From early morning till
noon the ONCE was full Of people The
enrollments are Justifying the proph-
ecy Of Professor Watkins early In the
season that This is going to be an
other ID. b. G. year" From the ex-
cellent positions secured by graduates.
prospective pupils know the best place
to so.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
At the Savoy.

The bill at the Savoy this week will
start out with the appearance of the
well-known vaudeville team, Hayward
& Lawrence, singers and dancers The
pictures will consist Of the western
feature, the Diamond Smuggler, tale
Of love on the Mexican border, and
the Rex feature Aim. Her Way.
This makes one Of the best bills ever
given by Decent house in this city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02

Sam Bernard and his company was
at the operahouse Saturday night.
They played to capacity. Bernard is
certainly all that Is claimed for him
as comedian. He kept the large au-
dience In roar from his first to his
last appearance. His imitation duel
was shrek.
There Is a large collection Of fairly
attractive girls, wei costumed. The
production goes well, but seems to
lack catchy music. The chief mem
bers Of the cast were quite satisfac-
tory and the performance pleased.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
WITH BARNETT & RICHARDSON.

Saturday afternoon Attorney Rich
ardson phoned Dakota Business Col
lege for a capable office woman. A pu-
pill was sent to the position this
morning. Many of the best lawyers
in North Dakota are getting Office help
directly from this school, proving the
efficiency OF d. B. G. training.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
The Theatres
Fargo operahouss.
t. THE White Sister.

With the coming OF Jeanne fowler
On The White Sister at the Fargo OPP
erahouse Saturday evening, lovers OF
the drama have in store a distinctive
dramatic treat. To those who have
not seen this distinguished player in
one Of the most striking roles she has
ever assumed, 1t should be suficient
to say that 1t will be misfortune to
miss this opportunity of seeing a play
of powerful grip and intense interest,
that is, If you desire for your dramat-
DC enlightenment and entertainment a
star OF the first rank In one of the
highest class offerings we have had
submitted on the stage today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
ATTEND EVENINGS.

IL you can increase your salary SIS
a month, you have given yourself an
increased earning power equal to a.
600 capital. Now anyone attending the
evening school could learn more so as
to earn more. Why not enroll at
evening school at Aakers Business
College. Monday, Oct. ., and get a
preparation for better position?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
COMMISSIONERS MEETING.
County Commissioners Have aGthered
for Regular Monthly Meatina

This morning at the courthouse the
county commissioners met In their
regular monthly session. Chairman
Kelley OF the board and Commissioner
Martin were not present at the meet
ing today. No important matters came
before the board.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02

command at the surrender Of corn@
wallis at Yorktown.
His grandfather on his fathers side
was British soldier with the rank of
sergeant in q Scotch regiment and
fought with his regiment nthe battle
OF Waterloo under Wellington. He al
so has a brother older than himself
who served in a Michigan regiment for
four and one-haf years during the
Civil war.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02

American women according to a
German. do not know how to pose for
. photograph. In the art Of arriving
with both feet however. they are
quite sophisticated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02

Cleveland doesn't care how many
his Pittsburgh adds as long as she
doesn't add any populous suburbs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-02
This Is Your
Time

TO start savings account.
Don't put 1t off any longer.
DO TT NOW.
You can do without Injuries
today that will buy necessities
20 years hence. You must save
when you are young, to spend
when you are old. You can
open a savings account with
any sum. and then you can
I add to or withdraw any part,
or all at any time, without no
I tice. We pay s PER CENT
compounded semi-annually.