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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

Since the beginning Of things there
has been belief in the subtle power
Of mysterious spells and omens in az
fairs Of the heart. We ind Othello,
the Moor, winning fair Desdemona by
the aid Of spells. and medicines and
charms Of all kinds were recognized
assistants In determining who was to
be the future partner in life.
Here is the lemon test for the girl
who desires to know IL she shall ever
marry. Take the rind of two lemons,
carry In the pocket all day (what IL
she hasn't pocket?) and at night rub
the rind on the four posts of the bed.
In her dreams man will appear to
her who will be the future husband.
If no man comes, the lemon test will
doubtless be pronounced q failure. If
choice must be made between two
lovers, take two apple seeds and stick
one on each cheek. the one sticking
the longest will indicate the man to
choose.
The thing to be careful about is not
to forget what names are given each
seed.
We Gil know the old trick In which
the girl had to take down her hair ex-
actly at midnight and look steadily
into the mirror by the the light Of
one candle Before the clock had An
ished striking IL the future husband
was supposed to look over her should
er into the glass.
Given here are Marriage Prophecies
In Rhyme. which may be read If any
one happens to be giving an engage
ment announcement, luncheon or din
ner on Oct. 81:
Married in. January's hoar and
rirne.
widowed you1I be before your time.
Married On February's sleety wealth
or,
Life you'll tread in tune together.
Married when March winds shrtil
and roar.
Your home win BE- on . foreign
shore.
Married meath Aprdrs chansefuI
skies,
A checkered path before you lies.
Married when bees DER Mays blos-
SONS fits
Strangers around your board will
SIT.
Married In the month or roses bloom,
Life will be one long, sweet tune
Married In July. when flowers ablaze
Bitter-sweet memories in after days.
Married In August's heat and
browse,
Lover ard friend Is your chosen
spouse
! Married in septemberts golden glow.
Smooth and serene your life viii
| fiOw
Married when leaves in October thin
| Toll and hardship for you begin.
Married In wells of November mist,
Dame Fortune your wedding ring
has kissed.
| Married In days Of December cheer.
| Loves star burns brighter from year
! 70 year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
coRMAN SAID NO.
Would Not Use Scandal Even to Car
~ an Election.

Pittsburgh Post: A mystery in
American history likely to excite end
less discussion is brought to public at
tention in a chapter OF the presiden-
tial campaign of 1884, hitherto sup
pressed and now related by an old
political reporter. william c. Hudson,
staff writer for more than forty years
on The Brooklyn Eagle.
He was head of the literary bureau
for the democratic national committee,
when one day he was called to the
room of Senator German, chairman
of the executive committee. German
had a letter from man he knew WELL
sent from England, saying that In
formation which would have a pow
erful influence on the campaign would
be placed in the hands Of a messen-
ger If one were dispatched secretly to
Queenstown. The senator instructed
Hudson to board ship at once. At
Queenstown he was met by a man
who appeared familiar with America
and European affairs. This man gave
to Mr.. Hudson a package covered with
seals of red wax.
Returning to New York at once
Hudson delivered the package to
Senator German.
The senator became much agitated
as he began reading the papers, This
is awful he exclaimed.
Hudson's story goes on: HE looked
up at me with sternness never
before or afterward saw on his face
and emphasizing his words by pound
ing on the desk. said, mol No! No!
Not for twenty presidencies will pre-
cipitate such scandal on the coun-
try. Why, 1t would make war. He
hurriedly wrapped up the matter in
the original covering. resealed the
package, and said: This must remain
in the knowledge of the man who gave
you this and myself II Mr. Cleveland
cannot be elected without it's use he
must be defeated ("
Hudson says that two years after
this incident he ventured to INQUIRE OF
the senator about the package for
which he had crossed the sea, and
asked IL the time had come when the
secret might be told. With agitation
the senator replied: mo one win
ever see that story"
The question is what measure OF
truth supported this alleged scandal?
Assuming that proof was lacking
there as nothing else for German to do
than to take the course he did.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
coAxlNG A LIVING FROM
ABANDONED FARMS

The Survey: Even with infertile
soil the foreigner accustomed to the
rent-ridden fields Of Europe might be
able to coax lean return from the
so-called abandoned" hills OF Con-
necticut, were he able 20 purchase his
land at a fair valuation. But this IS
reckoning without the land shark y
The first Corners who dealt with or
lginal owners Jared very well. buying
land at its real value-about 81 to &
per acre. Later the available tracts
were grabbed up by real-e estate spec
ulators, who gathered in the bargains
sold the timber to lumbermen for the
purchase price of the land, and. stock
ing the farm with a few old cows and
some second hand tools, disposed Of
the denuded acres to the credulous
and unsophistdcated newcomer for
more than the original saleprice. Some
of the agents are Americans, some are
foreigners who advertise extensivelv
in Bohemian and Polish papers.
The testimony in regard to SHARP
practice is specific and ample.
1T is shame. said an intelligent
officer. that such barefaced rascal
ity should go on. have known fsr,ns
that were bought for $1,000 to be sold
by the buying Spectator within :
month for $4,000. timber rights "a
served. The price asked Is ordinar,I,,
limited only to the size Of the land,
seekers pocketbook."
In Tolland county more than one
half the foreigners interviewed bv tba
author for the immigration commits
| sion related tales Of exnloito 49, !.
one sort or another. The reservataon
Of timber clause in many deeds to i'm
migrants is so common that Il ma. IL
called universal The buyer If fsiry,y
thrifty, growing chestnut timber Land
is thus not only deprived of his onlv
immediate source of revenue. hut -
sometimes left without SUFFICIENT A.
wood in region Of forest. Il Il oIasr
that some steps should be taken -
investigate and prevent the continu-
ance Of methods that would scarcs1,,
have been tolerated in the baInv 49,
Of real estate piracy !
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
ALLEGED ALIEN
LABORERS HELD
JUDGE AMIDoN DECIDED THAT
MEN WERE IMPORTANT W.T.
NEssEs IN ALIEN LABOR CASE
MUST FURNISH BOND or
STAY IN JAIL.

Louis PANTHER and Joseph Savoy
win have to remain in Jail or furnish
bond for their appearance before the
grand jury. The two men APPEARED be-
fore Judge Amidon yesterday after
noon and the federal court Jurist decid-
ed that they were witnesses OF such
Importance that they must await the
action Of the grand jury.
Both Savoy and Panther had hoped
to be released from Jail. as they did
not care to be confined there any long
er than necessary. They are held as
witnesses in case where 1t is al
legged that Joseph Anger, North Da-
kota farmer went across the line into
Canada and employed some men to
come on his farm under a labor con-
tract and assist him in the harvest.
Anger is now out on bond.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

For the small yellow pluma aI,o,r
three-fourths Of pound Of sugar -
a pound Of fruit Cor II liked very sweet
use one pound Of sugar., pick ~
plums over. removing the stems: wash
and weigh, pour one-haIf cup ~ co 5.s
water into the preserving kettle. ga
the plums and pour over them the i, :
gar; place over 2 very moderate fire
and cook gently until soft and ~ !
rich, dark color. Seal immediatelv'
For the large Japanese pl,,na :,
low one-half pound OF sugar "a ona
pound Of fruit. Wash the plums ana
prick the skin In four or five places
Then proceed as for the small pInn,s
II you wish to make very perfect IRE
serves the sirup should be made. i :
lowing one cup Of water to three u
sugar. Put the sugar and water IN the
kettle over the IRE. stir until the All :
gar is dissolved. bring to the boiling
point skim and add the fruit. then
cook very gently.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
FEARFUL DEED OF AN
INSANE N. D. WOMAN

son, wife Of a prosperous and we'll
known farmer living eight miles north
east of here. at Pursian lake, yester-
day afternoon, deliberately burned 10
death herself and six small children.
1t is believed that in a at OF temper
Org insanity, Mrs. Johnson locked the
doors Of her house, nailed down the
and windows and saturating the In
terror with OIL set fire to the building
before her husband and neighbors
reached the scene. The mother and
babies were found under the smould-
ering mass, evidently where they had
huddled In the corner of the living
room where they met death.
DR.. Lodge, coroner of Kidder county
was notified and is making thorough
examination leading up to the facts of
the tragedy.
Probably Suicide and Murder.
Indications point to suicide and muir
der on the part of the woman, as Mr..
johnson and neighbors arrived at the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24


Braddoclx, N, D., Oct. 24.--The
charred remains OF Mrs. Axal
johnson and six children, who were
burned to death yesterday In a
farm home. eight miles from here.
have been removed from the ruins
and put In one box as 1t IL impossi-
BILE TO identify the bodies on account
OF the almost complete cremation.
The belief still holds that Mrs.
Johnson locked the doors and win
dows and started the IRE herself,
but no motive aside from temper
airy insanity Is ascribed. The fu-
neral VIII be held in Braddock.
All the bodies will rspose In one
casket. The coroner's inquest Will
be hald this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
CONNECTING The MAIN
Work Has Started on Connecting New
and old Mains-Wash Water
Sewer Completed.

The big water main which will con.
meet the present water main system
OF the city to the filtration plant has
been started and will be constructed
from the old waterworks to the new
filtration plant on the edge of the city
limits. The work Of connecting the
system of mains to the new main one
will be completed in about a month
The big wash water sewer from the
filtration plant to the river has Jus
been completed. It Is now ready 70,
use, although there will be no cal
for its being used until the plant Ii
completed and in operation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

Second meeting OF the Loyal oorder
of the Moose at Prizes hall Thursday
night If you did not get out to the
first one, better come. Good music
by Cliffs orchestra.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
They Are Advertised.

What? the greatest values in ladies',
misses, boys and children's shoes ever
offered by Howard Moody. Read ad.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

Flats may be bad things but houses
~ which the maidless housekeeper
tolls upstairs with baby on one arm
and bucket OF coal on the other are
worse. 49,. = I
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

RradeDclG. N. d. Oct. s4--In the
absence OF her husband. who was
working In the field. Mrs. .Axel John
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24
Eathar Llharal

Boston Transcript; Hell told YOUR
father could not live without you.
She--And what did he say?
He-Oh, he offered to pay my fi-
neral expenses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

one Of the saddest tragedies that ever
occurred In western North Dakota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-10-24

Meet me at the Moose musical
Thursday night 7:45 D. m. at Prizes
hall. Everybody welcome.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03

and Will ever remain so, fact which
on some accounts has always filled
me with regret.
When | finally regained conscious
ness, / found my self lying in bunk
which had formerly been occupied
by rebel, but it was none the
worse for that, and some of the time
following l was glad to be alive.
Even so, it was a rather sorrowful
awakening, in view of what was so
soon to follow. When l first open
ed my eyes in consciousness they
rested on the face of my dear faith
full friend, Joseph Conway, who was
more than brother to me; great,
big-hearted, whole-souled fellow, as
noble a man as ever lived. From
the time of our first acquaintance in
our school days through all the
years which have followed, though
our pathways in life have been some
what different, | have never for one
moment forgotten that splendid
man, or thought of him with feel
ings other than those of the deepest
gratitude, for what he, on more than
one occasion, has done for me. God
bless Joe Conway. Poor fellow, he
has for years been entirely deaf, an
affection caused by the concus-
sion of cannon firing in the battle
of Corinth, which at times was very
severe
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT
Report of Conditions of Western
Stock Market at Kan
saS City.

Kansas City Stock Yards, May 2,
Another calamitous week in the fat
cattle market took more of the edge
off stockers and feeders last week,
but it did not stay the hand of the
stock buyer to any extent. Ship
ments to the country from here for
the week amounted to 1900 head,
which was 1000 head more than
went out the same week last year.
| The principal call has been for steers
on the stocker order, as it is easier
to work up confidence in the future
of the market if it is looked at
long distance ahead. Kansas is buy
ing literally here now, one big pas
ture man taking out two thousand
head in the last two weeks. Fleshy
feeders are something of a drag, but
they still bring prices close to fat
steer prices. Range on bulk of fat
steers is now $5.25 to $5.S5 for
most sales, and bulk of the stockers
and feeders sell at $500 to $500.
A year ago feeders and stockers
were selling at $500 to 1920. The
run of cattle here today is 5000
head, including 1900 head in the
quarantine division, a good portion
of which comes from South Texas
The general market today is steady
TO strong, but statesmen are not
very proud of this, for last week
was the lowest week of the year on
all kinds of cattle. The opinion pre-
walls here that the low spot has been
touched in fat cattle, and that a
gradual rise may be expected
through the summer. The run of
grass cattle this fall is counted as
running considerably short Of nor
NAL. Some of the Kansas and Ok
lahoma pastures have not been fill
ed, and importations from Mexico
have so far been unimportant Top
here today On beef cattle was $500,
paid for heifers and yearling steers !
mixed, bulk of fed steers at $5.25
to $3.50, COWS 1915 to $500, hei-
fers S4.25 to $5.75, bulls at 1925 to
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Come and See This "Car Bargain" Deliveries Now

dmspett N1wenW dmonta is
simplicity ereu its beautiful nd
OF Maxwel md
ay
h. j. GREEN, Agent for Wnnesiik County, DecOrah Iowa
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Style Comfort

Beautiful appearance, superb
finish and dignifed, quiet lines
give this Model an atmosphere
only found in the most expensive
cars. Its large springs, ample
upholstery and large tires insure
riding comfort no matter how long
the tour or rough the roads. n
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Unfailing Reliability

The Maxwell" is the carthat will take
you anyaVheye regardless of roads or
weather conditions and get yon back.
1t gives you long, hard, substantial SER
vice because it is equally durable and
perfectedineverypart. For eightyears
it has won record afterrecordin grilling
endurance contests. A Maxwell car
has never been known to fail its owner.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Costs Little to Operate

Lightweight and extreme durability
makes the Maxwell inexpensive to
maintain Tire wear and running cost
is, reduced wonderfully. That's why
you can run "This big Maxwell 5000
miles year at total average cost of
only 1898 per week.-Mrs. includes
tires, repairs, gasoline, oil, etc. No
other Car can truthfully claim as much.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Unrol,lantic.

II you marry poor man you
must expect 70 know how to prepare
the dinner and attend to all the lit
Tie details of household economy"
Yes" replied the worldly young
woman; but, instead of getting
married, mightn't it be better to
register at an employment agency?"
Washington Star.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Here is the Greatest Car Value in the World

NEVER before all the such
" @ Think oft The celebrated Maxwell mdputed reliability
thousands who have limited incomes
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Always.

Mrs. Highupp-The judge decreed
that they should be separated, new
er to see each other again.
Mrs. Blase-Are they?
Mrs. Highupp-Yes. They are liv-
ing next door to each other in a
New York apartment house now
Puck.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
The Morning Meal.

Now, Elmer" said the teacher of
the juvenile class, what is the meal
we eat in the morning called?"
Oatmeal" was the prompt reply.
-Chftago News.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03

Japan is increasing it's produc-
ton of raw silk at rate of about
10000 bales a year.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
What Mary Had.

Mary had Thomas cat;
1t warbled like Caruso.
A neighbor swung a base ball bat
Now Thomas doesn't do so.
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03

.$5.75, bulls $500 to $500, quaran-
tine steers $4.25 to $500, calves
$500 to 1925.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03
Sure Sign.

Mrs. Billerock is getting old
know it,"
What now?'
She says that the stores don't
have as good bargains new as form
y'-Buffalo Express.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03

AS matter of fact, tears are sell
dom worth their salt.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1911-05-03

Many a man who eats pie with a
knife wishes he had an axe.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1911-11-10

The Lowell Literary society cor
daily invites you to attend their sec
ond program that is to be given Fri
day, 21 of Nov, 1911.
A kitchen shower was held in honor
of Mrs. and Mr.. Zolman at the grooms
home Saturday evening; many beauu-
full and useful presents Mrs. Zolman,
formerly Miss Eva Tyson, was grad
uate of f. II. s. 1910.
Miss Mary Foote was visitor Of
the Sophomore class Friday afternoon.
AS the Sophomore Agriculture class
are now studying insects and enc
mics to the fruit crops, we wish to
speak of the splendid display that
Mr.. McClelland and his son have
placed in Mr.. Fink's window. If more
people would take an interest in
things of that sort there would in all
probability be better lessons and it
would therefore be a great help to
teachers.
Mr. j. G. Cook has rented the Week
ly residence on Main street and will
move from near Waterford to Freder-
icktown in couple of weeks. Mr.. Guy
Bartlett has rented the Cook farm.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth Follin
was held at her late residence on
High street on Monday afternoon at 2
o'clock Mrs. Follen had been i'll
about two weeks of heart trouble when
the end came very suddenly on last
Saturday. She leaves two sons, DR..
Follen of Johnstown, Mr.. Earnest Fol-
len of Minnesota, and two daughters,
Mrs. M. j. Agnew and Miss Mary Fol-
len both of this place.
Mrs. Bertha Brown of Ashley visited
with Mrs. Cassell and Mrs. A. r. Hol-
land few days the past week.
C. B. Vail and family of Mt. Vernon
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. F. G.
Jackson one day last week.
Mrs. Lottie Hart of Bellaire, visited
her sister, Mrs. William Jinkins last
week.
Mr.. Joe Harris of Columbus visited
with Mr.. R. s. Stinemetz the past
week.
Miss Winnefred Dewitt of Washing
ton, d. c., visited Mr.. and Mrs. ODE
Frost last week.
Mr.. Charles Haycock and family OF
Centerburg visited his mother, Mrs
Emma Haycock the past week.
M. p. LeveIing of Ashland and Mr.
and Mrs. Bert SHETLAND of Centerburg
were guests of Mr.. William Swetland
last week.
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DR.. and Mrs. N. S. Toland are en-
tertaining the doctors nephew and
Mrs. Walton of Tuscarawas county.
Mrs. Elma Woerlene visited her
father Mr.. w. |. Cline last week
Noble Porter and wife of Long Run
were guests of Lee Pumphrey Sunday.
Mrs. A. N Tilton has returned from
Wooster where she visited relatives
Mrs. Annabelle Francis returned on
Friday from Oberlin where she was
the guest of her daughter, Otta.
Mrs. M. S. Mckee and daughter, o.
lie, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. c. R.
Brown of Pittsburg.
The evangelistic meetings begin at
the Baptist church Sunday, Nov II,
Hancock and Son opened their new
department store Saturday evening
with Dan Hancock and Win9red
Parker as the genial clerks, This is
one of the most modern and up-to-date
stores in this part of the state.
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Rev. Ira Stevens of Granville will
preach at the Woods church Sunday
afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. b. Carpenter of Esto
were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. John Car
penter, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. G. Mckee of Zuck,
Mr., and Mrs. Noah Mckee of Walhond-
ing, Mr.. and Mrs, Wm. Morningstar,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Schooley OF Esto
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Thude
McNabb.
Quite a number from here attended
church at Wildwood Sunday night.
Mr.. Irwin Doolittie, who fell from an
apple tree a few weeks ago, is in a
very critical condition.
Mrs. Mamie Fry of Brush Run spent
Saturday with friends in Mt, Vernon
Mr.. Marion Carpenter and son, Car
rie, made a business trip to Zanes'
vile this week.
There will be preaching at the RILEY
Chapel Saturday night, Sunday morn
ing and Sunday night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garfield Colgin expect
to move to the farm of Mr.. James
Snider.
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Mrs. A. e. Pore, who has been visit
ing her parents in Loudonyille, re-
turned home Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Cuenot re
turned Saturday from Fredericktown
where they were guests of their son
Isaac Cuenot.
Misses Gail and Niva Leggett OF
near Democracy spent Sunday with
relatives here.
Mrs. r, McNeal and daughter oi
Flushing were called here Sunday oil
account of serious illness of the form
ers father, Mr.. C. p. Rice.
Mr. Lloyd Blackburn of Utica is the
guest of friends here
Mr.. Fenton Durbin of Akron spen
Sunday with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Homan of Greel
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. B. l.
Rice.
Mr.. Chas. Brilliant of Pittsburg re
turned home Monday after attending
the funeral of his father.
Mrs. S. G. Shaw and two daughter
of Warsaw returned home Monday af
ter several days visit with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Church.