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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
STATE BOARD
IS in SESSION
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION HOLD
ING ANNUAL MEETING THIS
WEEK AT CAPITOL.

Bismarck, N. D., Aug. 15.-The state
board Of equalization convened al the
office of State Auditor Brightbill, when
there were several county auditors and
railroad attorneys who appeared be-
fore the board. The afternoon was
taken up with arguments by the at
torneys and discussions on the part Of
some of the county ~oficils.
Geo. A. Kingsley, of the legal de-
partment of the 500 line represented
that company. Tax Commissioner M.
I. Sanders appeared for the Northern
Pacific. Attorney Maher and Tax Com
missioner Hayden represented the
Great Northern. as ~
There were no complaints on the
part Of the railroads, except the 500
line, which held that they had been
raised unduly high and asked for a
reduction. This is the first time in
several years that a railroad
has asked for a reduction.
Among the county officers present
were:
H. F. Emery, city assessor far Far
go.
R. j. Rush. chairman county COM
missioners, Cass county.
Addison Leech, auditor Cass county.
Chas. ". Nelson, auditor Barnes
county.
r. B, Cox, chairman board Of
county commissioners, Barnes county.
F. A. Burton, auditor of Richland
county.
W. w. FelsoD, auditor of Pembina
county.
A. j. Keifer, auditor McHenry u
ty.
L. G. Albrehct, chairman board Of
county commissioners, McHenry coun-
ty.
Hans Anderson, auditor; of Grand
Forks county.
Jas. A. Brown. auditor RoIette
county.
1t is probable that most of the ses-
sions Of the board will be called to
order about 2 o'clock, as it has proved
more satisfactory, because of giving
each officer more time to get the work
of his Office out of the way in the
afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
CORNER Stone
LAID AT CALVIN

Calvin, N. D., Aug. 15.-The laying
of the cornerstone of the Masonic
temple at this place vas the biggest
event that ever took place in the town
since it's organization and will long be
remembered as marking IN epoch in
the development OF this section Of the
state.
The ceremony took place before a
large of people, and one of
the largest delegations of the Masonic
bodies ever assembled in the county
and the regular ceremony of the or
der was carried out without a hitch
and In a very impressive amer
The ceremony was conducted by
Grand Master of the State Of North
Dakota Hoover of Fargo. assisted by
w. d. Gillespie of Fargo as grand ar
chitect, who is the architect for the
building and the visiting and local
brethren.
The members of the lodge and Wis
itors assembled at the hall at z o'clock
and formed in regular order and
marched to the site of the building,
the grand lodge officers occupying a
platform erected for the occasion, the
members forming around the building
and the large crowd Of citizens form
ing the outer circle.
The ceremonies were the regular
ritualistic form provided for such oc-
casions and were listened to with
much pleasure and profit by the citi-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
NEWS OF iii NORTHWEST

wood bows had to be softened. They
were buried in a trench with mud
oyer them and a fire was kept burn
ing over 1t for several days. That is
all I want to tell how the bow is
made: I want to keep 1t TO myself.
a bow for hunting Is made out OF
wood and plain backed. while an Elk
Horn bow lis backed with sinews The
or hunting bow was carried in
a. case that was sewed to the CULVER
while an Elk Horn bow is carried in
a CULVER itself. Hunting arrows are
put in a CULVER point downward, but
arrows for an Elk Horn bow are put
in point UP. These points are made
of steel and when put in a fire they
turn to a pretty blue. The Elk Horn
bow is thrust UP through the CULVER
and at the end OF the horn is fasten-
ed a piece of scalp or porcupine quill
to show the owners mark of honor.
The Elk Horn bows r handsome n
we value them al much as a horse.
I am very glad to have h bow where
the white people can see. 1t for years
to come
That is the story and the history of
the famous Elk Horn bow. Wolf
Chief is a member of what is known
in this part of the country as the Gros
Ventre tribe, but the native name of
the tribe is Hidatsa. Wolf Chief owns
many acres of land at the Fort Berth
old reservation and also conducts a
store at that place. He is a success
full merchant and is well liked by all
members of his tribe.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
FINE SPECIMEN OF
AN ELKHORN BOW
ONE Occurred ON BERrHoLD
RESERVATION GOES TO NEW
YORK MUSEUM,

Bismarck Tribune: A representa-
tive Of the American Museum of Ma
tural History of New York, who has
been s~ojourning among the Indians in
this part of the state, has secured an
excellent specimen of the Elk Horn
bow. The American Museum of New
York for the past number of years has
been endeayoring to secure an Elk
Horn bow, and the representative feels
very fortunate in securing such an ex-
cellent specimen.
The bow was secured from Wolf
Chief of the Gros Ventra tribe at the
For BerthoId reservation and was
made by Wolf Chief himself this
summer. Wolf Chief when question
ed about the bow n how it was made
told the following story in his own
language:
eek Horn bows have been made by
our fathers ever since the world began.
We did not use them for war or to
shoot b~uffaloes, but they were used
for dress occasions or what you white
men call go counting. You might
shoot rabbits or birds with an Elk
Horn bow, but could not use them in
a battle as they might break. They
are beautiful and all owners are
proud of them. / have owned two
during my life. The first one was
made for me by my father when /
was a boy. 1t was not a large one
and was merely a piaything. 1t was
made out Of only one Elk horn. Aft
erwards a good one was made for
me by my father in which two Elk
horns were used. / helped him make
it while we were on a hunt in the
Black hills n day. Those days the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
KOSSICK TO GET
BOUTS IN CANADA
MEETS CHARLEY LUKER IN sASKA-
TOON LABOR DAY AND LIKELY
TO GET A GO WITH EITHER
BATTLING NELSON Or FREDDIE
WELSH IN WINNIPEG LATER.

Leo Kossick. the pride OF Fargo and
Moorhead, has returned from Canada
AND will remain at home for a few
days, when he will be summoned to
Saskatoon to take part in a contest
with Charley Luker Of Chicago, who
has been selected as his opponent for
Labor day. Luker Is g. likely young
fellow, but Kossick believes that h
can easily ~outpoint him. They meet
at 1877, Kossick's best weight.
On his way back to the states Leo
stopped at Winnipeg, where he met the
owners of the National Athletic club,
and was shown about the city and
treated with a good deal of consider
alton. He was told to hold himself in
readiness as the matchmaker OF the
club is e~ndeavoring to make a contest
between Kossick and either Battling
Nelson or Freddie Welsh, which will
take place after his go at Saskatoon.
Kossick had a fine chance to go
against Welsh h present week, but
the matchmaker of the club could not
locate the Fargo man, and so had to be
content with putting on Phil Knight
week. Leo was promised all kinds of
work in Winnipeg, and was told that
in case he bested Welsh or Battling
Nelson he might get a chance at Packy
Mcfarland. Packy is booked as A
lightweight, and Kossick told them
tina he would take Packy On at 1873,
and IL. is said hat the latter has been
fighting at as high as 142.
OF am feeling In the pink of condi-
tion. and am out to meet any n in
my class at any time"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
WOLF BOUNTY FUND
is EXHAUSTED

Bismarck, N. D. Aug. 15.-At the
last session of the legislature a bill
was passed being, chapter 1913, laws of
1911, authorizing the state auditing
board to transfer $4,000 from the
wolf bounty fund to the general fund,
the state auditing board made the
transfer on Sept. II, 1911. The state
board of equalization at its meeting in
August, 1911, also reduced the levy
for Wolf bounty from two-tenths of a
mill to one-twenieth Of a mill.
There is said to be at this time
several thousands of dollars Of wolf
bounty certificates on file in the state
auditors office, warrant for which
cannot be drawn because the wolf
bounty fund is exhausted. 1t is I'M
derstood that an action will be COM
menced in the supreme. court. by hold
ers of wolf bounty certificates to
compel the state auditing board to
fund from the general fund the $780,
900 which was transferred in 1911, the
grounds for the action is that the
bill under which the transfer was au-
thorized is unconstitutional, contro-
vening section IT'S of the constitu-
ton, which provides that no tax
shall be levied except In pursuance
Of law and every law imposing a tax
shall state distinctly the object Of the
same, to which only 1t shall be APP
piled.
No doubt the state board Of equal
ization which is now in session will
take the matter into consideration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15

Gems and members as 1t was the first
time that a great number OF those
present had ever een such a ceremony.
After the ritual service a very fine
address was delivered by DR.. Kroze,
president Of the Presbyterian college
at jamestown, which was listened to
with the closest attention by the as
sembled multitude.
The lodge then repaired to their hall
where a candidate was raised to the
Master Mason degree in a very i'm
presstve manner, Grand Master Hoov-
err being in charge of the work.
After the Initiation ceremonies were
concluded the brethren repaired to the
basement where q very fine lunch was
served by the local brethren which
was heartily enjoyed by all.
After the lunch was disposed of Bro.
Archie Sellers was chosen az toast
master and performed the task In a
very acceptable manner. Short adj
dresses wer delivered by a great
many of the visiting brethren and a
most enjoyable session was had bring
Ing to a close a very successful and
profitable gathering.
The enterprise OF the members of
the Calvin lodge shows a very COM
mendable spirit in building the fine
building they have under construc-
it'll dAu MdSOuTy Will make rapid
strides in that section OF the state
because OF the self sacrifice and de-
votion OF this faithful band of men.
Brother Hoover made a very fine
impression by his n OF conduct
ing the ceremonies and his kindly
consideration has endeared him to all
the brethren.
Brother Gillespie told one Of his fine
Irish stories in regular Irish style and
received many compliments on the
plans for the building.
Brother Bloom made a very happy
address in his usual style.
The building is 3Sx76, two stories,
first story stone, second story tim
On the first floor is located the din
ing hall, 32x40, kitchen, ladies' wait
ing room and mems coat room, boiler
and fuel room. On the second floor
are the ante and preparation rooms and
lodge Dor proper, 33x50.
The lodge room is finished with a
beam effect on ceiling and nicely dec
GRATED and will be a very artistic
lodge ROOM, the building as a whole
when complete will be one of the fin
est and most up-to-date buildings OF
its kind in the state.
Notes of the Occasion.
There were ten auto loads from
Langdon and a jolly crowd.
Sarles had a fine delegation headed
by Dr.. Erskine and Geo. Mclean.
Hannah sent over a large delegation
of good fellows.
A number Of other lodges had small
err delegations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
KID WANTING A BOUT
CasSelman Would Like to Have an
Opponent for Labor Day Some
where in This Vicinity.

kid" Casselman of Virginia, who has
been in North Dakota for some time,
was in the city yesterday taking a look
about in the hope of picking up a
wrestling match for Labor day, and he
hopes to land one. He goes to the mat
at 140 pounds and has been wrestling
considerably In h northwest h past
year or two.
'If there is enough interest shown
In the game" said he to The Forum,
81 could get Walter Evans Of the
Union stock Yards, Chicago, to come
out here and give me a bout. He is a
l45 pound man n has been following
the game about Chicago for some time
and is a good one. He is also a good
boxer and would be willing to take on
either wrestling or boxing. I would
like very much to have a match for
Labor day with some good man at lao
or 145 pounds and can be addressed at
The Forum Office"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
Libel CASE IS
Being CONTINUED

Bismarck Tribune: The libel case
against Packard and opdyke is being
continued before Judge Olson. County
Treasurer Kositzky has been on the
stand all day and has had considerable
difficulty in answering questions on
cross-examination.
This case is attracting a great deal
Of attention and upon close inspec-
ton of the county record which is
positive evidence that Mr.. Patterson
had not been grating, but on the other
hand had beer very moderate in his
charges for service, 1t would appear
Mr.. Opdyke Is very much in the
position of the famous comedian,
Harry Lauder. who said "the mate
sent me out to spank the jabboon and
the jabboon spanked me-"
Inasmuch as the charges are very
grave and one might be lead to be-
lieve that Mr.. Patterson had proven
a highwayman in his capacity as
county commissioner, that he had
glutted him self on the peoples money,
and wallowed in filthy lucre, which
he had pilfered from Burieigh, 1t
might be we'll to take a close look
at the record, which is the best evil
dence in the case. In order to get
under the skin in this matter, the rec
OTdb uuI1AA8 MI = 6LLDA6On , ANC dllA
one-half years of alleged robbery,
have been Inspected in the minutest
detail, checking every item. AS a
result Of this investigation 1t is re-
vealed that MI. Patterson received
personally during these i've and one
half years the sum OF $1,84b.45, or an
average OF 1886 per month, or $780,
30 per year as per diem for attending
board meetings and reviewing roads.
bridges, looking after the poor, sign
ing warrants, in fact for all his serv-
Ices Il the county. That he paid out
of his own pocket for the t~ransporta-
ton Of paupers unfortunates TAX
en- in charge, the total sum OF $196.63
for the Ave and one-half years, or
1898 per month, or 1862 per year.
This amount Was refunded to him be-
cause Of its having been advanced
from his private funds to the county
until the board met and the charges
do not enter into the question of his
total receipts from the county at all.
These figures are prepared by
County Auditor Flaherty, ard Z be-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
Head
AFTER POINTERS
SUPERINTENDENT or NORTH DA.
KoTA INSTITUTION VISITS
MINNESOTA.

Dunseith, N. d.. Aug. 15.-Dr. J. p.
Widemeyer of RoHa has been appoint
ed by the North Dakota tuberculosis
board as superintendent Of the new
sanitarium in course of construction
here. DR.. .Widemeyer left this week
on a tour of several states to study
the methods employed to fight the
white plague, going first to Minnesota
s-anitariums.
The sanitarium is rapidly nearing
completion and will be thrown open to
patients at the earliest possible date.
Several fraternal orders are interested
in the question of constructing cot
tages for the care Of such Of their
members as may become afflicted.
81 was cured of diarrhoea by one
dose OF Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy" writes M. e.
Gebhardt, Oriole, Pa. There is moth
ing better. For sale by all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
EXPLODED
ON STAGE Line
DRIVER OF STAGE FROM DICK
INSoN TO NEW ENGLAND
LOST CAR ON ROAD.

New England, N. D., Aug. 15.-H.
G. Cotton is thanking his lucky stars
for the possession OF the sixth sense
that told him that something was
wrong when he was riding along in
his automobile, three miles east Of
town, last Thursday evening. He
looked around just in time to see that
his automobile was on fire and had
barely time to jump from the machine
when 1t went up In smoke. He had
only run a short distance when the
gas tank exploded and in a few min
utes the ~prestolite tank also blew up.
The a was completely destroyed
by fire.
Mr.. Cotton had been on q trip a
number of miles east Of town and
was returning alone when the acci-
dent occurred. For the past yea he
has been running q stage between
New England and Dickinson with
his touring car. There are several
different reasons as to the cause of
the car burning UP. There may have
been a leak in the gasoline tank,
which allowed the gasoline to leak
down onto the muffler or a backfre
may have ignited some gasoline or
oil in the pan under the machine.
Mr.. Cotton carried only $500 insur-
ance and his loss is a heavy one.t
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
GOOD CROP OF DRINKS
Police Rounded Up Quite a Number
Of Whisky Victims Last Night
One Girl Picked Up.

There was a good crop Of drunks IN
police court this morning as the pa
trolmen rounded up quite q number Of
booze victims last night. Among the
number a colored girl was picked up.
She was charged with soliciting on the
streets.
The girl, Grace Dymon, was fined SO
or given a sentence of eight days. She
paid the ine. Three of the drunkgi
were each fined IS which they paid
and went on their way with aching
Berg, ole Brabie and Frank Fisher.
Two others hauled in last night were
discharged. They showed wherein
they were industrious working men
and claimed it vas their first offense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
MANDAN POLICE
ARE REINSIATEO
OFFICERS REMOVED SOME TIME
AGO REPLACED BY THE
CITY COMMISSION.

Mandan. N. d., Aug. 15.-At a meet
ing held last night of the city com
mission, Chief Of Police Reynolds and
Patrolman Knoll, who were recently
removed by order Of President For
an of the commission, were reinstat-
ed. The commissioners took the
matter in hand and the police Off
GERS were reinstated over Foran's
head.
He had them removed for neglect
ing their duty. but sentiment here
has never borne the president out
very strongly in this matter, and
when the matter was taken UP at the
meeting last night Foran was power
less to keep the accused policemen
from being put back in their former
positions.
The action last night clearly dem-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
STATE BASEBALL


Belheld, N. D., Aug. 15.-Last Sun
day the Glendive club was defeated by
the BeIield cubs. The game was feat
ured by the work Of Glendive's UNI
pire, being OF such a nature az to ex-
cite comment from Glendiye's most
staunch supporters. The Belfeld team
collected nineteen hits from Flemming
while Glendive netted only six hits
from Cabot and Bailey.
Score by innings:
Glendive ........O / 5000 0 la
Batteries-For Glendive, FlemminE
and Becker; for BeIheld, Cabot, Bailey
and Greeve.
Umpires-Grifiths and Steffens.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
REMARKABLY Low
BID At MINOT

Minot, n. D, Aug. 15.-Underbid-
ding their closest competitor by over
$22, 1000, and offering to construct four
miles of sewers and three miles OF
water works at figures over $4,000
less than the estimate of the city
engineer, M. Carroll & Sons of Grand
Forks, created something of a sensa-
ton among a large number of con-
tractors as well as the city commits
sioners last evening, when they sub
rnitted a bid of $~37,2S2.75 for the con-
struction of the w extensions and
a bid Of $23,516.92 for laying the water
mains,
Geo. w. Kemper of this city, was
the closest competitor the CAROLS
had, and there was a difference of ex-
actly $22,941.09 between them. Mr.,
Kemper offered to construct the sewer
extensions for 57,342.20, or $20,059.45
higher than the bid submitted by the
Grand Forks firm. Mr.. Kemper's bid
on the water mains amounted to ST.
1922 above the Carroll bid.
The city engineers Office had esti-
mated the cost Of laying the sewers
at $42,7S6 and the water mains at $685.
442.21, a total Of $6s.210. or $S.410.2s
over the amount at which the Car
rolls offered to do the work. 4s -.
Other Bids Submitted.
The other bids submitted o the
construction of the sewer mains were:
C. H. Parrit ..$75,271.75
Geo. w. Kemper, Minot $50. 57,342.2C
Frazer & Danforth, St Paul 59,23705
Corn g. Wilcox, Billings,
Mont .......... ........,. 63,044.6S
G. w. Haggart, Fargo and
st. Paul .................. 61,621.SC
apoiis .......4.. 1870. s2,155.7t
Green q Hawley, Aberdeen,
S. b. ................e.... ss,S7s.5E
Water Main Extensions.
G. w. Haggart .$27, 95S.9s
Green q Hawley ,.......... 29,162.5s
Tanner Bros, Webster, 8. D.. 2S.132.6s
Corn & Wilcox ............. 27,729.5t
Geo. w. Kemper .s.......... 26,39S.1C
C. Fl. Parrft .....,......... 28,288.7f
Bids were also submitted by the
Ideal Heating & Construction Co. OF
Milwaukee, Wis, and by w. ID. Low
ell of Minneapolis. The bids on the
individual items In these bids were
not totaled, however.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
National League.
American League.

o~nstrates that Foran far from con-
trolls the commission, and with the
other members against him he Is APP
parently without much power as the
head of local city government. It is
not stated that the results Of last
nights meeting will him to re-
sign.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15

ing presented to the court this after
The fact of the matter Is, the small
remuneration OF $340 per year for the
vast amount OF work required of this
office, the numerous details incumbent
upon him and the ability required to
execute the business in a business
like, safe and ane manner. is moth
ing short of a joke, and any attempt
to blacken such a record Is prompted
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
INJUNCTION
FOR ENDERLIN
SEWER PLANS ARE PROGRESS
ING AND CONTRACTS WILL
BE LET ON TINE.

EnderIin, N. D., Aug. 15.-There ID
absolutely no truth In the statement
that an injunction has been issued In
the sewer cases in this city. No papers
have been served on the officials. The
reports that an injunction was issued
have evidently een circulated Tor the
purpose OF frightening away bidders
for the contract. Enderlin is going
ahead with the sever contracts and
expects to have the work done in good
style.
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Nickel Plate Road

Sells tickets, Chicago to New York
and return, SGT; Boston and return.
$26. Reduced rates to other eastern
points. Also variable routes. Liberal
stopovers. Inquire OF local agent, or
address John Y. Callahan, assistant
general passenger agent. 66 Weaf
Adams street. Chicago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
MfIlers Drop One.
st. Paul Won,

Louisville, Aug. 15.-St. Paul de-
feated Louisville in the last game OF
the series, 3 to 2. Laroy was steady
In pinches while Richter helped lose
his game with a bad throw to second
which cost two scores In the sixth inr
for arguing with the umpire. Pitchers
Teney and Grover and LaudermiIk5
were released to the Chicago Nationals.
and ave been ordered to report at
once. The former was turned back
and the latter was sold for a price not
stated. Score: r.. II. T..
Louisville 2 10 ~
DL. dul ss.sss..s q SFrtNg
Leroy and Casey. ,.. 30
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15
Washington Shut Out.

Washington. Aug. 15.-Chicago bat
ted Groome from the box and easily
defeated Washington 6 to o. Cicotte
but one man getting as far as third
base. Score: n. H. r..
Washington 0 5 4
CllGaRo p y ~
Groome, Vaughn and williams; CT
cotte and Kuhn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-08-15

One of the most common ailments
that hard working people are afflicted
with is lame back. Apply Chamber
lain's Liniment twice a day and mas
application, and o will get quick
relief. For sale by all dealers.