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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04
THE mILkwEED's NEW DESTINY

Some essayist has said that a weed
is the flower of tomorrow-the thing
despised one day and the plant cult
waited and nourished the next.
The milkweed, it appears, is about
to pass from a thing despised to one
cultivated and nourished. This plant
is known mostly for the queer pods it
grow wherein are compressed layers
Of seeds that after frost burst forth
and tax wings. In blossom the milk
weed plays the mischief with insects
which gets tangled in it's gummy ex-
udations and die there. One or two
species of butterflies specialize on its
nectar and they are probably its
agent of fertilization. But they are
the only ones in animal life until now
who have found the milkweed useful.
Some human being Of an expert
mental turn has taken the leaves of
the milkweed home and tried them OF
his cookstove. He finds that these
leaves r mighty good to eat. They
r rich in nutrition and taste very
much like asparagus.
The milkweed will probably always
carry the name of milkweed. But
it's history as a weed is just about tc
be wound up. In these days of costly
living those asparagus favored leaves
will not long be permitted to grow
and wither unplucked.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04
VOLUME xxxv. NO. ss4.

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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

grand, achieving, progressive organi-
zation that has made fifty years of his
tory-are you going to help scuttle the
ship even if there is II man IN board
whom o do not like? Are o. going
to help destroy it because one man did
not get what he wanted from it?
Bismarck Tribune: Commissioner
Gilbreath has done more to bring real
farmers to North Dakota than any 9TH
er one man. He a made North Da-
kota famous from sea to sea. He has
done wonderful work for North Dakota,
This state will retain such faithful
public servants.
Bismarck Tribune: In the campaign
OF two years 6 the democrats made
use of the state game fund, to the tune
of some $40, 900 to get votes for the
democratic ticket.
Special game wardens were appoint
ed,in- all parts of the state to distribute
democratic literature, hang up posters
and in various ways boost for the DEM
ocratic ticket.
There was never any claim that these
game wardens rendered any service in
was to make votes for the democratic
ticket and they were paid from the
game fund for that service.
There was a legislative investigation
of the matter in the session of 1911 and
the facts were brought out so clearly
that the misuse of the game fund was
for purely political purposes was adj
mitted on all hands.
Instead of being a fund for the pro-
lection of game, q great share OF the
moneys collected from sportsmen be-
came a fund for the election of a dem
ocrattc state ticket.
All sorts and conditions of men were
appointed as game wardens, provided
they could deliver votes for the ticket
And all the bills were held up until
after the election, SO that the matter
would not become so badly apparent to
the people of the state.
This was IN example of the means
~resorted to by the democratic state
machine to gather in votes. And all In
the interests of the people"
This year the democrats have another
means of getting their campaign ma
terial before the people.
1t is through the state penitentiary
an institute that the democratic ma
chine promised to take out of politics
Instead of being out of politics, the
state penitentiary is deeper in politics
than it ever was before.
An institution maintained by the tax
payers of the state, whose chief ener'
gies seem to be turned over to making
a campaign for Warden Hellstrom wh(
is the democratic candidate for COVER,
nor!
Visitors at the state penitentiary arr
handed democratic campaign literature
and the inmates n employees of tht
institution are busy mailing out litera-
ture for the warden in his candidacy
for governor.
No wonder the state has been flooded
with literature setting forth the mer,
it's of the democratic candidate.
The Reflector, the prison newspaper
is devoted to boosting the interests OF
the warden in his candidacy.
Tt would seem that common apprecia.
tion of decency would lead to a sup,
preston of the enthusiastic indorse,
ments of the warden, published In thu
prison newspaper.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04
Press Comment

Adams Budget: w. c. Gilbreath is
one of the two men nominated at the
state primaries who has been singled
out for opposition by the new party
despite the universal recognition given
him as one OF the best state publicity
men In the country n regardless OF
the splendid service he has rendered
North Dakota in inducing immigration
to the state.
Under the administration of Mr.. Gill
breath the commissioners office has
become instinct with life and intellt-
gent action for the development OF the
state and exploitation of it's resources.
This work could not be more effectively
handled and the result has been large
accessions to the states farm and bust
ness population.
with the ability of the trained news
paper man Mr.. Gilbreath has in various
ways conducted a publicity bureau
which has made the state known far
and wide as one of the most progress
I've In the Union and his many exhibits
Of the states resources at outside
points a borne home to prospective
immigrants the attractive features of
North Dakota's agricultural possibili-
ties and mercantile possibilities.
Mr.. Gilbreath has given his entire
time and energies to his office; he is
resourceful in the development Of ideas
for the public good, and his great exc
cutiye ability has developed his de-
pa LAAAOAAN 4 IL I IA AOANN @SA
the good of the state.
York Dispatch: Hon. 1. b. Hanna,
the republican candidate for governor,
Is a man emiiently fitted for such q
position. His experience in both branch
es of the legislature and the good work
he has done In congress is not to be
overlooked. He has held many posi-
lions of trust and has Always proved
himself worthy of the confidence IN
which he was held. Mr.. Hanna was the
choice of the republican voters at the
primaries and will be the choice of
many Of the democratic voters at the
November election. He is ably quail
fed to give North Dakota such a bust
i've state requires. Vote for him on
November 5 and do not pass up this
opportunity to secure such a capable
man for governor.
Sheyenne Star: Every voter must
choose between Taft and Wilson-be-
tween republican protection and dem
ocratic free trade-though it may be
called tariff for revenue. There is nc
you want2 There are some republicans
who do not like Mr.. Taft, but what
should that have to do with it? 1t il
not a question of likes, it is a question
of what is best? Taft is merely thu
servant. If you do not like him, will
you because of that fact help to destroy
the republican party, the party whose
return to power in 1897 brought an enc
to the crisis, as related in Woodrow
Wilson'S history? What has the party
done that 1t should be destroyed
Where has 1t failed? Why will yoJ
cut its throat? Is 1t not still the arl
of the political covenant? A great
f
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

Twinges Of rheumatism, backache,
stiff joints and shooting pains all show
your kidneys are not working right.
Urinary irregularities, loss of sleep,
nervousness, weak back and sore kid
news tel tle need O. .ocE reliable
kidney medicine. Foley Kidney Pills
are tonic, Strengthening and restora-
tive They build UP the kidneys and
regulate their action. They will give
quick relief and contain no habit form
ing drugs. Safe and always sure. Try
them. Fargo Drug Co.: Economy Drug
Co. -AdYt,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

town yesterday, to make his fall and
winter purchases and he was feeling in
the best of spirits. Alex is a thorough
bred Scotchman, car play the bag
pines and listen to his own playing
| without iinching and he has a host
of friends in the city. we are just
about through with our thresnlng,,
done, stir, the most Of us are satisfied.
yes, 1 farm some, do a little banking
and attend to my Office business and
come to Fargo every so often to get
rested and the boys who were
standing about looked as though they
wanted to smile at the philosophers
statement al to his hard work.
A Chicago chauffeur who ran past
a halted street car contrary to law
and killed a man has been censured
by the coroner's jury. Which, or
course. is a consolation to the reia-
tiyes of the victim.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

sent on their way. The party which
President Taft represents today is
again a compact and a united organ
i%zation. The agitators are out, and
there Is again a clear field for pro-
sgressive, evolutionary work.
These are the facts which voters
everywhere are recognizing. These
are the facts which will influence the
voters who go to the polls Nov. s.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

New York and Chicago Representa-
tlvss: Payne r. Young. New York Of
dee: 1904 Fifth Avenue Building.
Chicago Once; 74s Marquette Building.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04
THE EVE OF ELECTION,

Election means more than the C
cess of any clique or faction. Occa-
sionally, at least, one should stop and
soherly look beyond the names on the
ballot. No truer lines were ever
penned than those Of the poet, John G.
Whittier, entitled The Eve of Elec-
ton, from which the following stanzas
are taken:
mo jest is this;
One cas- amiss
May blast the hopes Of freedoms year.
Q, take me where
Are hearts of prayer,
And foreheads bowed in reverent fear,
Not lightly fall
Beyond recall
The written scrolls a breath can float;
The browning fact,
The kingliest act
CT freedom is the freeman's vote.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

Shame from our hearts
Unworthy arts,
The fraud designing, the purpose dark
And srnite away
The hands we lay
Profanely on the sacred ark.
tt party claims
And private aims,
Reveal that august face OF Truth,
Whereto are given
The age of heaven,
The beauty Of immortal youth,
$50 shall our voice
OF sovereign choice
Swell the deep bass of duty done,
OF time to be,
And strike the key
When God and man shall speak al
one"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

Our hearts grow cold,
We lightly hold
A right which brave men died to gain;
The stake, the cord,
The axe, the sword,
Grim nurses at it's birth Of pain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04
Blood Humors

Commonly cause piriples. boils. hives,
eczema or salt rheurn, or some other
form Of eruption; but sometimes they
exist in the system indicated by feel
ings OF weakness, Ianguor, loss OF app
petite, or general debility, without
causing any breaking ont.
They are expelled and the whole gys.
TEN lis renovated, strengthened and
toned by
Hoods SarsapaHNa
Get it today in usual liquid form or
elocolated tablets called 8aFeata08v
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-04

Does the average reader subscribe.
to a paper because Of its political
opinior-or for its news features? An
occasional man must take the former.
view-because now and then some fell.
low writes the editor to stop the paper
because Of political statements
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
ObserVatorieS on Snow
Peaks in Danger Always

One of the greatest dangers to noun
tain observations is from lightning
This was illustrated last year, when the
observatory on the summit of Mt
Blanc was struck. one man was in
jured so badly that he has, since died.
The reasons for this danger is evident
The ground is frozen and snow Is a
bad conductor Of electricity. This par
urular building is of wood, buried in
the snow. The roof was covered with
copper plates. but the building was
struck by lightning in 1909 while build
ing and before the copper wac put on.
Another Mt. Blanc observatory, built
in the snow, was struck a few years
ago. with the result that nails were
forged together. This was in spite of
a lightning rod supplied with a wire
cable TO rock 600 yards away
In spite uf additional lightning rods.
tho shocks continued. On one occasion
a visiting guide reported that for two
hours and half he watched ribbons
CT tirc passing horizontally across one
Of the rooms. -
Not far from these IS another oh
serVQtory. that in thirteen years has
never been touched BY lightning. In
stead of being built in the snow, il
rests directly on the rock. It's copper
roof and even the stovepipe are connect
| cd with the lightning rods. from which
conductors lead down into the rocks
and arr fastened to them,-Boston
| Clio De.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Naturalist Warns
Young Against SIums

A short time ago a party of young
women tourists from the West visited
the New York Geological Park and
called on DR.. Hornaday, to whom they
had a letter of introduction: The di-
rector personally conducted their in
spection of the park, answered their
rattlIng fire of questions and placed at
their disposal so far as possible his vast
fund of information on topics in this
line. As they were about to leave he
surprised them by giving them some ad-
vice in a different direction and of a
nature that visitors to New York do
not usually receive.
Now, girls" he said "of course you
wish to see everything in New York.
but do not visit the slums 1t will not
add one thing to your education.
have lived in New York eleven years,
and f there are any slums here l do
not know where they are nor do | wish
to know unless ] could do some good
there. The casual visitor cannot. Only
q morbid and unwhOlesome curiosity
would prompt any one to seek such
. places for the purpose Of looking al
. degradation. and you can use youI
. time to better advantage. There are
: so many important and attractive
things to be seen in New York that
you cannot afford to waste your time OF
4, unworthy sights. Try to see the pleas
= ant and valuable things and leave New
: York to clean its own slums-hoplne
that may be SOON"
b 1t has been reported since that TeV
eral mothers and fathers are grateful
to the director for his unexpected ad
o NiCe.-New York Press.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22

seFsed upon the mounted jeSelry. They
sell fiom 81 up.
A new line of Japanese silk kimonos
is offered this morning I'm q street
suit store. near the corner of Eleventh,
on the south side OF the street, and
there are many varieties of styles from
which to CHOOSE. Some are cut upon the
high empire lines and are trimmed with
bands of satin ribbon. Often there is
q large square sleeve which hangs down
gracefully. one kimono is made in a
one-pIece style with only an opening
for the arms, but when worn the quaint
Jap sleeve Is formed. These kimonos
come in pretty shades of blue, tan.
coral, lavender. red. and the designs I'm
dragons, cherry blossoms. rice plant
sprays, fans, etc, are decidedly Japa-
nese. The kimonos range In price from
S2.9S to s. each.
A satin crepe meteor with rich, high
! luster, is offered this morning in a de-
partment store in Market space, near
the corner Of Eighth street, in many
neautiful shades, suitable both for even
ing and street wear. Delicate shades
or violet, pink, maIse, lavender, coral,
American Beauty. and the darker shades
or brown, Copenhagen, and royal blue,
navy, seal brown, and green. This ma
terlal Is forty inches wide and is re-
duced to $1.39 a yard.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
Mrs. Littauer Is
Luncheon Hostess

Mrs. William Littauer was hostess at
luncheon of sixteen covers today in
honor of Miss Mary Livingston Willard.
of New York. who is spending a few
days in Washington.
=
DR.. Charles II. Beach left Washington
today to join Mrs. Beach and their
young son, Clarke Beach, at Southern
Pines, for a fortnight.
=
Mrs. Cambridge Livingston, of New
York, has returned to her home after d
brief visit to her brother-in-law and
sister, Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood, L. s.
A, and Mrs. Wood.
Mrs. John r. Mclean was hostess at
tea yesterday afternoon from until
q o'clock for the school girls of the Mt
Vernon Seminary and several other pIi,
vate schools in Washington. After tia
tea there was dancing.
Or. and Mrs. James Dudley Morgan
have as their guest Mrs. Edwin F.
Abel, OF Baltimore.
Mrs. ]. Charles Linthicum. wife OF
Congressman Llnthicum of Maryland
has gone to New York for several
weeks. Upon her return Mrs. Linthicum
will spend the spring season in Balu-
more.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22
FOR TIMES WOMEN WHO WANT TO KNOW
What Is Seen in The Shops
BY THE SHOPPER.

A window draped entirely In brown In
the latest spring materials Is displayed
this morning in a Seventh street de-
partment store, near the corner of d
street. A lovely shade OF golden brown
in the whipped cord effect is offered in
the 50-inch wide material at Sl.26 and
$3.50 a yard. The prunella cloth, which
has a soft satin finish very much like
chiffon broadcloth. is shown A. inches
wide, at N.25 a yard. One piece of cloth
called the block amure has very, pret-
~ weave marked into small blocks by
the different directions OF the diagonal
weave. The peau de sole IT, soft and
silky and especially adaptable for the
onc-piece frock. 1t Is ~ inches wide
and 81 yard.
A store in Seventh street, between z
and F streets. has new lot of chill
dren's dresses and suits In decidedly at
tractlVe styles. A small boys tub suit
OF tan linen. having the blouse finished
with a sailor collar and sleeves trimmed
with the naval emblem, Is very smart.
The trousers are baggy and strapped IN
at the knee with tiny buckle. Ihese
suits are shown in bright SHADE OF
blue, also in the white and striped ef-
fects. They are marked $l29.
A dainty assortment of underwear Is
OUere0 tnlS morning III " slISSl ue-
partment store, near the corner of
Eleventh street. Prettily trimmed gowns
in the round. lace trimmed necks and
short fancy sleeves are marked 50 cents
each. In the lot there are also some
neat combination suits as well as the
separate underbody.
The tailored tub silk shirt. which Is
so popular Just now. is shown this
morning in a Seventh street department
store, between II ard / streets, for $l9s.
TIE silk In these bl0uses is OF a. scft.
firm weave and of an excellent qIiality.
The shirts are shown in white, with
narrow stripes i'm lavender, blue, brown,
and black. They are finished at the
neck with a soft high collar, and there
| is a small pocket prettily tailored at the
| left side. The cuffs are made for link
buttons.
A pretty collection OF loose carneos
Is displayed in an + street jewelry
store, near the corner of Eleventh
street. this morning. and the colorin,,
in them in pink, brown, and deep coral
is especially rich. Some OF the camcos
have beautifully hand-carvad profiIcs OF
| Grecian heads, also graceful figures and
| artistic floral SpriGS These Cameos,
| mounted in gold, make up into attract
i've and artistic brooches, scarf lins,
and rings. This store brings these
| shells into the country loose, and in this
way avoids the high rate of duty as
The Washington times., 1912-02-22

WOMENS AND MISSES SPRING SUITS,
in all sizes, from IA to 40. Fashioned of the
popular navy blue and black serge; Is and 26
inch cutaway coats' and stylish, plain tailored
skirts. $3.50 each. Regularly $500.
WOMENS CHIFFON WAISTS-Smply de-
signed styles, also those beautifully trimmed
with laces; colors are navy, black, tan and
gray; handsomely hand embroidered in self
tones. $385 each. Regularly $575 to
$3.50.
Third floor
NEW SILK DRESSES, in sizes for women
and misses-l6 to AZ. Plain colored foulards
and beautiful striped, Dotted figured and
border effects in meSSalines also plain shades;
a variety of springs newest styles. $1075
each. Regularly $l6.75 to $500.
Third floor.
GLACE. TAFFETA RIBBONS, in pleasing
assortment of new plain colors with pin stripe
through center, and satin border; suitable for
hair, sashes and general uses; inches wide.
Special price, 39c yard.
Main floor.
BOYS SPRING REEFERS-Of al-wool
serge, in plain tan and neat brown and gray
mixtures. This is an excellent model, finely
designed and tailored; sizes IL to 10. 3.95
each. Regularly $500.
Third floor.
GIRLS WHITE DRESSES-Lawn, rep and
linen Dresses, in number of the newest and
most attractive styles, including sailor, Russian
and one-piece effects; high neck with long
sleeves and low neck with 3-4 sleeves. $2.95
EACH Regularly $500 and $5.75
Third floor.
WOMENS SILK STOCKINGS-Pure Silk
StNCkInpS N black with md
cotton garter tops; all sizes. Soc pair. Reg
ularly 75c. Main floor
CHILDRENS MUSLIN UNDERWEAR
Gowns, Skirts and Drawers, we'll made and
good quality; tucked and trimmed with en-
broidery. Special price, 25c garment.
Third floor.
WOOL COMFORTABLES- Pure wool fill
ings, covered with fine quality silk mousseline
in beautiful designs and colors. $500 each.
Regularly $3.50, .. ".'
....' Second floor.
The Washington times., 1912-02-22

ALUMINIUM SAUCEPANS-Hi quail
ty Swiss Aluminium Saucepans, in set of three,
including one 2-pint, one 3-pint and one 4-pint
size. Set of 3, $1.28. Regularly 13 to l-2
more.
Fifth floor.
MERCERIZED COTTON PONGEE-This is
an excellent wearing fabric, highly mercerized
and very desirable for womens suits, dresses
and skirts and chidrens garments. large
variety of plain shades, including blues, tans,
reds, green's, browns etc. 15c yard. Regu-
larly 25c.
Second floor
LACE CURTAINS-Arabian Colored Renais-
sance Lace Curtains, all insertion effects; fin
ished with neat edge that matches perfectly;
several very desirable patterns. $295 pair.
Regularly $500.
Fourth Floor.
HEAVY GRADE ADMINISTER RUGS, in a
variety of Persian and floral designs size 9xI2
feet. $17.75 each. Regularly $500. Small
size Administer Rugs, in attractive Persian de-
signs; size 27x54 inches. $1.75 each. Reg
uIary $3.50.
Fourth Floor.
REAL COWHIDE LEATHER SUIT CASES,
leather corners and brass lock; cloth lined and
finished with shirt pocket. Unusually well
made. $425 each. Regularly $500.
Second Floor.
FOLDING CARD TABLES i Regulation
lightweight Folding Gard Tables in mahogany
finish; metal corners and rubber-tipped legs
$1.95 each. Regularly $500
Sixth floor
STATIONERY-Lin finished Paper and
EnVelopeS TO match in white and craV paner
25c lb. Envelopes 10c pkg. We will fur
nsh one pound of this paper, stamp it in color
from your own die, or with one, two or three
initials, and include three packages of envel-
opes, at the special price, 75c.
Main floor.
LEATHER HANDBAGS Pigskin, seal and
morocco, made in the newest shapes and de-
signs, and full lined with either silk or leather.
$1.0O, $3.50, $3.50 and $3.50 each. Reg
ularIy $500 to $500.