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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
Voice from the Country.

St Louis will spend 100000 in ad-
vertislng that town. There are other
Des Moines ideas which st. Louis
might adopt with profit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26

We have no more right to consume
happiness without producing It than
70 consume wealth without producing
re. Bernard Shaw.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
And rhsrs,s ths Stale Mate.

There is a plan on foot to play q
chess game by longdistance tele-
phone. II anything is calculated to
tie up q line worse than ever that's
II.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26

Gotham's eucoIIc Emergenee.
The Island of Manhattan Is losing
its village aspect, the new electric
locomotion Of Edison having knocked
out another batch of its horse cars.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26

d.. Piercs's Pellets, small, suear-coated
eaay 70 take as candy, regulate and invig
crate stomach. liver and bowels. Do moi
griDo.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
HouaehoId HInta.

By taking, one hobble skirt and
sewing up one end Of it a very pretty
ragbag may be made in which to put
the others.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
Time 10 Shut up.

An Ohio man was killed while on
his way to return a borrowed umbrel.
Ia. Probably insane, anyhow.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26

~ ron U8n BAIL BLUE,
CT Red Cross Bah Blue. the bet Bail
Bra 1arEs o. package only 5 s'n,s.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
No More Pulque and MeseaI.

In retaliation for the Mexican boy
colt Of American wares, Americans
can easily get even by refusing to eat
chill or tamales.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1911-01-26
! Socks II 70 Pa.

Is the Christmas shopping game
rugby or soccerI
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
The kninhts of Px4hlaa.

There appears to have been quite
a revival of the Knights OF Pythias in
the state of North Dakota In the past
few months and 1t is believed that it
won't be long until the knights of this
organization will see that their work
has brought forth the very best Of
results There isn't an order any
where which has more good and true
ideas than the X. of p. and it's kindred
society the Pythian Sisters. Out on
the slope the work of organizing a
castle hall at Beach is progressing and
there Is every assurance that there
win be big membership there. The
other slope lodge at Dickinson Is en-
jOying good prosperity. II was burned
out once, but Is again geI+iag On its
feet and the members nf both branches
which take their theme rom the beau
tiful story of Damon and Pythias. are
enjoying themselves. The knights IN
this section, Fargo and Moorhead, are
having plenty of work TO do these win
ter evenings and are adding to their
membership right along.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
knlghts and Lady Maeeabssa.

Ihere has been great activity in this
i excellent order since Mr.. and Mrs. Rus
sell LaRue have started to work build
ing up the Knights and Ladies of the
Maccabees in this state. Mrs. IaRua
IS the commander of the state and
her husband is one Of the high officers
in the knights.
On Thursday night of this week Mrs,
LaRue, accompanied by the Fargo de-
gree guard. numbering eighteen ladies
and several others. went down to cas-
SETON where they gave a fine exen,-
pli1cation of the work, had an banquet
and general good time. The MEM
bers of the Casselton hive certainly
made 1t pleasant for the ladies' from
this city and there was nice lunch.
Mrs. LaRue delivered an interesting
address on the order that was listened
to with attention. She recently went
to Dickinson where she visited the la
dies there.
There Is good deal OF work for the
state officers of the Ladies of the Mac
cabees this month. for installation is
taking place in all of the hives and
state Commander Mrs. LaRue desires
to be present at aiI,of them.
On Monday night Of the coming week
Russell LaRue. VINO has been doing a
good deal OF work for the Maccabees
In this state viii Introduce large class
for Initiation, after which there viii
be refreshments and a general big
time. All members are Invited to
attend.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Don't Talk Too Much.

Some members of secret societies
talk too much. There isn't a pre-
siding officer Of a fraternal organiza-
ton in this city who hasn't on moro
than one occasion been Obliged to call
some OF those over whom he presides
down for using his tongue too much.
just run over the names of the men
you can think of who would hava
joined this and that society If he had
not heard: We'll, you'n get yours an
right when you go through" There
nave been more men driven from tbe
portals OF secret societies by Kidding"
IMAM by any other known thing, They
know mighty well that they are not
going to be either hurt or killed. but
they feel confident from the tokinp
way they are talked to about a matter
which to them island shoula4he a
rather solemn thing, that something
is going to be done to them that will
put them in an embarrassing positiop
me order that is the most exclusive
and keeps its business behind it's own
doors is the one that is most likely
TO succeed where others fail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
ELKS Meeting TONIGHT
Business of Importance Will BE Taken
Up and Officers Want All the
Members Present at p. m.

The meeting of the Elks was called
for this evening by Exalted Ruler
Burns to receive applications for mem
bership, ballot for candidates and to
hear reports Of committees, and the
hour set is o'clock. The meeting be-
came necessary owing to the fact that
week from this evening will occur
the first big session Of the year 1911
and several candidates for membership
desire to be in the class that will be
instructed on this occasion. If the
members are in their seats promptly
the meeting need not be in session over
half an hour, The meeting Of Jan. II
will be one of the biggest that has
been held by the lodge in several
months.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
THIS PRESCRIPTION
KNOCKS RHEUMATISM

The only logical treatment for rheuma-
tism Is through the blood. prescription
which has recently proved wonderfully
effective In hospital work is the follow.
ing. ANY druggist has the ingredients
or will quickly get them for you ANY
one can mix them. "One ounce com
pound syrup of Sarsaparllla: one ounce
TOris compound; half pint first class Wits
key. These to be mixed and used I'm table
spoon doses before each meaIand ut bed
time. This cured thousands here last
winter. 1t relieves Immediately.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Independent Order Of Forsstsr.

Court Daisy OF the Independent Or
der OF Foresters will hol&,u meeting
on Thursday night of the coming week
When Charles L. Riley, who is the su-
preme great chiefs representative in
the state, will be present and assist
IN the work. Mr.. Riley is one of the
pest lodge men who ever stepped into
North Dakota and has done the order
a vast amount of good This week
ne has been paying a visit to the new
court that was recently instituted at
Wahpeton, and he reports that court
as getting along in fine shape.
Dr. Barrows is the highest officer
OF the Foresters in the state and he
makes a good one.
II Is the intention of the local court
TO have a masquerade in the very near
future. Court Daisy has gained a
reputation of having fine dances and
other social affairs.
The court at Dilworth which was.
organized last fall is getting along IN
good shape and occasionally enioys a
visit from the Fargo chiefs and com
panions
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07

well pleased to hear that Col.
B. Heating of this city and a MEM
Der of the council, is recovering his
healthe at ther9sle Of Pines.
The dedication OF the Masonic temple
at Dickinson will likely take place
some time next month. Grand Master
Hull and several of the state officers
will be present. There will be no at
tempt made to make this a public
function,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Woodmen Of World.

John w, Geiger of Council Bluffs.
la, VIII be a visitor to the city for a
snort time tonight. Mr.. GeIger ,s
manager of that well known organiza-
ton, the Woodmen of the World. for
North and South Dakota, Minnesota
ana Iowa, and Is a very prominent
fraternity man. The order for some
unknown reason has been permitted to
sort OF die out in this state, although
thefe are several camps in the state.
put OF late years they have not been
doing much 1t is Mr.. Geigerss in
tention at no distant day to begin ac.
tive work in North Dakota and put tha
order at the top where she belongs
with other similar fraternal secret or
CARNATIONS. The work of the Wood
men of the World is of the highest
character and the principles involved
cannot be surpassed by any society.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Too Late to Classify,

On Wednesday evening Fargo tribe
Of the Improved Order of Red Men is
preparing to have fine time. for
their wives will Oe the guests>of the
chiefs on this occasion, and great has
been the preparations talked over
Between the hours Of Z and O'Clock
there will be installation of officers.
or raising Of the stumps," as II is
called. After that there will be an
entertainment in which several will
take part and this will be followed
by a feast, for which the red men are
noted. All expect to have a fine time
The Odd Fellows. the Encampment
and the Daughters of Rebekah have
all been doing a fine lot Of degree
work since the cold weather set in.
The members Of Fargo council of
the knights Of Columbus are all very
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07

Fargo lodge of Elks had a most pros
porous year which closed on Dec, 81,
1910, and there is every reason for
believing that the coming year will
be just as prosperous. There are a
large number of candidates knocking
at the door of No. $50 awaiting admit
lance, and the antlered herd is always
willing to admit those who are likely
to become good members.
Every Elk should attend the meeting
of ESQ Saturday night of next week as
business of Importance will come be-
fore the meeting.
1t won't be long now before the
lodge will be occupying it's club rooms
by ITSELF as the Commercial club will
soon move out.
Dickinson lodge of the Elks is made
up Of lively bunch. They had all
kinds Of big time last summer. There
was big hunt at McCarty's ranch,
the annual dance which was the swell
est affair that ever happened east of
Fargo, not even excepting the COVER
nor's ball, and there are social ses-
sions for each meeting.
| Say. do you know that you ought to
yell Hello. Bill" to every fellow you
meet on the street, be he stranger or
otherwise. 1t makes him feel sort of
at home. That Hello Bill business
was mighty good stunt and should
be worked oftener than 1t is.
1t is up to the grand lodge whether
or not Williston will get it's charter
The census shows that the town hasn't
the requisite 5000 population, but the
boys are now busily engaged In count
ing noses once more.
That state organization that has been
formed will do q good deal for the order
in the state.
1t is the duty of every Elk to be
faithful attendant at all the meetings.
1t should also be his privilege
jamestown lodge Is doing nicely and
taking In new members right along.
Bismarck, the baby lodge Of the state
at the last meeting last month took
in large class and maybe they didn't
have good time. Many of the mem
bers of the legislature are members of
the order and they occasionally visit
the capital city lodges parIors
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07

| Ihis is the greatest order to which
the Catholic church gives protection
and 1t Is growing very fast, NUMBERING
as 1t does today in the neighborhood
sof $4,000 members. The order was
rounded in the state of Connecticut in
1882 by a Catholic priest and eleven
others, four Of whom are still living.
its growth has been almost phenom-
enal' but it is the most popular of an
Catholic societies.
Fargo council which has for it's grand
knight Thomas Dunn, made a hit with
the people out on the slope when it in
stltuted the new council in the CITY of
Dickinson, which starts off with a
membership of over fifty which will
very soon grow to 100 and from then
on rapidly.
AS soon as the Lenten season begins
the work in the order will be quiet
Inc sir knights combine pleasure with
their meetings and are hard workers.
not only for the order, but for the
church as we'll
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
The Masonic Fraternity.

| Ine January issue Of the Crane
Lodge Library Bulletin will come on
next week and it will be filled will
news OF interest to the fraternity
| The custodians of the ritualistic
work OF the Masonic fraternity will
hold a conference at the temple here
next Monday and Tuesday. This body
is composed Of John J Hull Of wah.
peton, grand master; George Keyes OF
Ellendale: Paul j. Jeardeau of Nc
Clusky and Grand Secretary Stock
well. Matters pertaining to rituals
tic work will be discussed.
Paul j. Jeardeau of McClusky has
been appointed grand lecturer by
Grand Master Hull to fill the unex-
PRED term caused by the death of A.
l. Woods, late Of Grand Forks.
Arab Patrol of the Shrine gave j
very pleasant dance Friday night of
this week which was well attended.
The members are giving a series of
entertainments during the winter
months and so far all who have at
tended speak in the highest terms OF
the different events.
The Council held a meeting on
Thursday night of this week.
The Commandery, knights Templar,
will hold a meeting on Jan. 10.
The chapter, Royal Arch Masons,
will hold a meeting on Monday even
ing when the officers who were elect
ed at the last meeting will be in
stalled
The Scottish Rite viii hold a meet
ing at the temple on Wednesday even
ing, Jan IL.
All of the lodges represented in the
different degrees of Masonry are hav-
ing their full share of winter work.
The annual meeting of the trustees
of the Masonic temple will be held
at o'clock next Wednesday morning
at the temple when business mat
ters will be taken up. The board of
trustees is made up as follows: w. |
A. Scott, l.. B, Hanna, I. P. Clapp,
Charles r. Stone, A. S. Lewis, II. G. |
Plumley, all of Fargo; Walter R. Will |
hanson Of Lisbon; George H. Keyes |
Of Glendale and Alex Curry of Shar- |
On. A good deal of business is to be |
The ladies of the Order of the East
srn Star have been giving a series Of
'ery pleasant social gatherings dur
ng the winter months and they will |
continue. They are filled with |
pleasure for all who attend.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
FratsrnaI Order Eanlaa.

Inc eagles have been having a good
zeal OF work during the winter months
and are getting In good material This
order not only pays death benefits. but
gives sick benefits and pays doctor
bills as well. The memberships IN
Fargo Is not far from the 500 mark
and It IL constantly growing. THE
meetings are held on the first ana
third Tuesday evenings of each week
and they are always well attended.
This order was founded in the city Of
Seattle several years ago and had the
most phenomenal growth Of the young
q orders. The idea of the order Il
all that II could possibly be and the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Beginning with this /

Beginning with this issue The
Forum will maintain secret So
ciety department and viii be
pleased to have news from the
lodge room from every fraternaI
society in the city or Moorhead.
News Of the meetings. personals.
and anything that will likely to
be of interest to lodges or lodge
workers will be gladly received.
There are plenty of happenings
connected with every lodge and
the members like to read about
them. Send in anything OF inter-
est not later than Thursday OF
each week, addressed to Secret
Society Editor, Forum, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Independent Order Of Rod Men.

The two wigwams of the order In
this section, the one on this side of
the river and the one on the Moorhead
side are both in a good condition. 1t
Is the intention of both 70 give an
entertainment in the near future and
as each of the two lodges give all they
advertise. they are sure to be wen
patronized. The war7pum belts OF
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Modern woodrsr

The Modern Woodmen of America
mas gained very strong foothold all
over this state and 1t should, for its
work Is such that appeals TO men of
every class and condition. The bene-
hts that are to be derived by becom-
ing a member of this branch of wood
craft is such that 1t doesn't take much
talking to get a man to become a
Jiner" The boys have lots of fun
In their Initiation, but no one was ever
known to be hurt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07

Fargo aerie is the largest between
the twin cities and the far west. A.
M. knight, the secretary, devotes his
entire time to the work and it is large
iyT Through his efforts that the order
has reached it's high membership.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-01-07
Behind Closed Doors

both are in good condition and the
order is doing a good deal OF excellent
work in this community as many a
widow and orphan can testify.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
SOME WEIGHTY FIGURES.

The uncertainty as to the fate Of the
criminal in the courts is believed 10 foster
criminality Recently the figures regard
ing Cases Of felony disposed OF in New York
County in 1909 were marshalled in such
way as 10 indicate what the chances OF
the potential criminal are Of escaping from
the clutches OF the law
In that year the nui.ber Of felonies hand
led by the District Attorneys office was
6401 OF this number the grand jury dis
missed 1912. This left j.Oj9 to be disposed
Of. The District Attorney thought it wise
10 recommend the dismissal OF 92S OF those
indicted by the grand jury. This left 4,I3I
cases on the calendar. OF these 4SI de-
PENDANTS esca ped trial by various methods
such az failure to present themselves after
being released on bail and discharge on
writ Of habeas corpus This left $3.50
cases. The defendants in 9.602 Of these
pleaded guilty. leaving l.0iS TO be tried in
the courts. IN more than half OF these
cases. JS5 10 be exact. there were acquit-
tails. In the remaining 4G3 cases each
judgment Of guilty was the result of
unanimous agreement Of twelve men that
the defendants were guilty beyond a rea-
sondble doubt
The state was allowed no appeal in any
~ the 5S5 cases which it did not win on
'he other hand. the defendants in the i63
cases had this right. and 104 exercised il.
Eleven won "a reversal Of conviction Many
of the 45e convicted defendants remaining
received suspended sentences and the
others had the chance of ultimate freedom
before the completion OF their sentence
through executive action Of some kind. The
.riminal. apparently gets his rights, wheth-
g. society does or not
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
A BIT OF CoMMERCIALIsM.

But head hunting and spirit worship are
not the only prcOccupations OF the solomon
Islanders There is a good deal Of the
commercial spirit about them well. Many
of them go off TO work in plantations In
Fiji or Queensland. and when their three
wears contract is expired return home with
their wages in the shape Of box full or
trade goods. AS soon as he lands upon the
shore. however. the Solomonite's troubles
beo.iu. for though he rarely offers anything
without expecting a return for 1t. still more
seldom does he refuse his friends anything
they NAV ask him for-pOssibly because he
is afraid Of mourning their enmity If he
does The whole village probably turns out
70 welcome him home, and each one, from
tho chief downward shows his or her JOY
al his safe return by relieving him OF some
mart of his goods so that by the time all
his friends nave greeted him he is left with
nothing but the empty box to show for his
three Years labor. Probably, however, his
GOV al seeing his home once more Is so
great that even this state OF affairs can
not damp his spirits fer the South Sea ISL
anders suffer terribly from homesickness;
indeed, New Hebrides men nave often pettl
known 10 die or Kill themselves SIMPLY
owing TO this. ,,
the Solomon group is shell money, nut at
I-lawa, one OF the lesser Islands or the
Solomon group, the currency Is dogs leeth
The value OF a tooth is about eightpence.
Dogs are buried in the sand, leaving only
their heads uncovered, and then the teeth
are extracted Only two OF the teeth, now
ever have a monetary value. Men often
keen a number Of ours and sell them Tor
their teeth. Wealthy men have perhaps a
Thousand teeth in their possession these
they string into necklaces. ,,,.,,
JOHN FOSTER FRAZER.
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
Criminal Gets
His Rights if
Society DOesn
HANDICAP or JUSTICE
Pisano Case Recalls How Laws
Oil Machinery for
the Defendant.

A few days ago the Appellate Division
OF the Supreme Court in Brooklyn granted
a new trial to Raffaelo Pisano. an alle9ed
leader OF a Black Hand gang. who had
been found guilty and sentenced by Judge
Fawcett. Of the Kings County Court 10
twenty-five years imprisonment. Justice
Rurr in the course Of his opinion. criu-
cised the District Attorney FOR allowing
mis- zeal to outrun his discretion" and the
county Judge for his failure to 'rebuke the
District Attorney for this unjustihable con-
duct
Although in this case the District Attor-
ney was criticised FOR failing % produce
evidence in support OF some of his charges
and the Judge in the trial court for omit
ting 10 take sufficient notice Of this failure,
t. illustrates the greater des-ee of protec-
tion which the law throws around the man
charged with crime as compared with that
accorded 10 socety. Had a similar error
boen made 10y the legal representative Of
the defendant in The presentation Of his case
ana had ne judge also committed the same
mistake. the defendant being acquitted, the
aitorrey for the people woull have had no
ri-.ht of appeal. because Of the principle 81
LAW which prcscribes that a person charged
with crime may ne; twice be placed IN
ieopardy OF life or liberty for the same Of
fence. Apparently the law and court pro-
cedure favor the criminal as opposed 10 so
ciety and tend to encourage crime.
The state does not have the same rights
as the defendant in criminal trial IN two
nartjcuars. The first has been mentioned
The second is that no man shall be- com
relied TO give evidence against himself
New-York tribune., 1911-02-19
A VULCANOuOGiCA INSTITUTE.

II will be many years before chair ot
yulcanology is established in a university.
but the systematic study OF the phenomena
OF volcani etuptions is matter Of CON
Germ 10 al civilized nations. though more
particularly to those whose territory is EN-
braced ia the esfth's danger zone. For this
purpose an effort Is To be made TO induce
tie chief governments TO contribute a total
sum OF 10000 (S3GJ.0co, with which 10 found
and ,ndow vulcanoogical institute in the
immediate vicini;y Of one Of the worlds
gieat active volcanoes. Nesuyius las been
suggested as offering the best facilities for
close study and research work. and Mr..
Friendlander las promised TO contribute
ti,0O G2OoOW FOR such a purpose.-Ddndee
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