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Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
TO ERADICATE THE SpOlLS SYSTEM
NesideIt Taft Explains Motive in Placing Fourth Class Post masters Under Civil Service in Message to Congress Declares Critics of the Order Floor of House Were Telling "Untrrths-Move Was in No Sense Political

Washington, Dec. 19. = President Taft tc>dy gave congress his opinion e the charge that. he had been play lby politics in his recent executive or- der putting thirty-si thousand fourth cs1ss pbstra asters under the civil ser vice. The president made the counter charge that his accusers on the floor of the house were telling "untruths" and declared that he deeply regretted the failure of congress to pass legisla- ton which practically would end the "spoils system" Criticism has been made of this order on the ground that the motive was political, said the "res- ident. Nothing could be further from the truth. The order was made before election and in the interest of efficient public service
 To Take Offices Out of Politics.
 T have several times requested congress to give me authority to put first, second and third class postmas- ters and all other local officers, in cluding internal revenue officers GUS toms officers, United States marshals and the local agents of the other de- partments under the classification of the civil service law, by taking away the necessity for confirming such ap- pointments by the senate. l deeply regret the failure of congress to fol- low these recommendations. The change would have taken out of poli- tAcs Mactically every local officer and would have entirely cured the evils growing out of what, under the present law, must always remain a remnant of the spells system"
 Cabinet Members to Sit in Congress.
 The presidents advice to congress was contained in his third message of the year sent in today. It was devot- ed largely to a review of the accom- plishments of several government de- partments not touched in previous messages and to recommendations for legislation.
 The president advocated:
 Legislation which would permit members of the cabinet to sit in either house of congress, with the right to enter into debate and answer ques- tons, but without vote.
 Readjustment of Railway Mail Rates.
 The adoption of the postmaster gen. erals plan for a readjustment of com pensation to railways carrying mails especially in view of the conditions which will exist under the parcels post law.
 A revision of the land laws to secure proper conservation and at the same time assure prompt disposition of land that should be turned over to private ownership.
 Legislation affecting Alaska which would provide for leases of coal lands and, in respect to mining claims, the disposition of oil, phosphate and pot ash lands in the United States.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
SPLIT IN RUSSIAN
 ORTHODOX CHURCH.
Eight Thousand Commitments Follow
 Lead of Monk HeIiodorus.

St. Petersburg, Dec. 19.-A split in the Russian orthodox church is threat ened through the unfrocking of the monk Heliodorus by the holy synod. Heliodorus caused a sensation a few days ago by announcing his withdraw al from the orthodox church. Now 5000 of his followers have notified the holy synod of their intention to quit the orthodox church and of suing the holy synod for $250,000 in the event of the synod turning the church of Heliodorus at Tsaritsyn, in the prov inve of Saratov, which was built by the people, into convent or hospi- tai.
 The disciples of Heliodorus today sent a telegram to the Octoberist members of the duman demanding a public trial. for Heliodorus and de- nouncing the proclamation of the house of God' by the police when they en- tered the church at Tsaritsyn.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
ARCHIBALD TO TESTIFY
 AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
Senate Adjourns Until Jan. 3 After
 Three Hours Session.

Washington, Dec. 19.-After hearing several witnesses for the defense, the senate, sitting as court of impeach- ment in the trial of Judge R. W. Arch bald of the commerce court, today ad- journed for the holidays, to convene again Jan. 8. when Judge Archibald will take the stand in his own behalf
 The court session today lasted a lit- tie over three hours, during which counsel for Judge Archibald made an effort to conclude examining witnesses for the defense. When it became evi- dent that this could not be accom- plished. the court, on motion of Sena- tor Gallinger, adjourned.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
WANTS TO LIVE IN A
 CELL FOR THREE YEARS.
Youth Makes Odd Request of Kan.
 sas City Judge.

Kansas City, Dec. 19-In order that he might learn the spelling and defini- ton of all the words in an unabridged dictionary, S. Cruso, who styles him. self a bright and refined young man, 24 years old, wrote Judge B. W. Bland of the South Side municipal court ask ing that he be allowed to enter pris- on cell for three years.
 'In case youNshould reject my ap- plication on the grounds that you have no right to convict an honest man without a charge against him." wrote Cruso, q am willing to commit some thing that will give jurisdiction
 The writer said he had an ambition to master the dictionary so that ht could pass examination before learned English professors.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
CONFERENCE TODAY ON
 DEMANDS OF FIREMEN
Committees of Managers and Brother.
 hood to Meet,

New York, Dec. 1s.-The joint con- ference between committees of man. agers of the eastern railroads and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen. scheduled for this af- ternoon, was postponed until tomor- row. It is expected that the managers will reply then to the modified demands of the firemen for increased pay, bet ter working conditions and the plac- ing of two firemen on 1000 of the largest locomotives in the territory.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
A CONFERENCE ON
 IMMIGRATION BILL.
Lodge Moves to Disagree With the
 House Amendments.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The literary test" immigration bill, which passed the house yesterday and was brought to the senate last night for it's con- currence, was today sent to confer ence. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts called the measure to the attention of the senate and moved that the senate disagree to the house amendments. A conference was asked for and Senator Gallinger appointed Senators Dilling- ham. Lodge and Smith of South Caro- lima as conferees on the part of the senate.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
FIRE AT SPRINGFIELD
 CAUSES $soo,oo LOSS.
Two Large Buildings of Wason Car
 Company Destroyed.

Springfield, Mass. Dec. 1s.-Damage estimated by company officials at s300,000 was caused tonight by a fire that threatened to sweep the extensive plant of the Wason Car company here. Two buildings 100 feet long and two stories high, filled with valuable hard wood lumber,were destroyed with their contents. A high wind swept the flames towards the two factories near by. These caught fire several times but were not seriously damaged.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
AWARDED ss,ooo FOR
 DEATH OF HIS SON,
Lad Was Killed by Trolley at New
 Haven While coastinq.,

New Haven, Conn, Dec. 1s.-A jury in the superior court this afternoon awarded a verdict of S3,O00 to Chris tian c. Rasman. administrator. in his suit against the Shore Line Trolley company for the death, of his son, Charles, who was killed in Guilford on Lincoln's birthday last The boy was coasting down what is known as Long Hill when he was struck by a trolley car and instantly killed The jury was out four hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Steamship Arrivals.

Azores, Dec. 1S.-Arrived, steamer Caponic, Boston for Naples.
 Rotterdam, Dec. 18.-Arrived, steam CT Uranium, New York.
 Copenhagen, Dec. 1s.--Arrived, steamer Oscar II, New York. Venezia, New York via Providence: 18th. Duca D'Aosta. New York.
 Glasgow, Dec. 19.-Arrived, steamer Numidian, Boston.
 Gibraltar, Dec. 19.--Arrived, steamer Cincinnati, New York for Naples.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Chester Lawrence's Body Bound.

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. 19.-The body of Chester Lawrence, newspaperrnan and companion of Horace Kearny last Saturday in the hydro o-aeroplane flight which brought death to both men, was recovered from the sea today.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Governor Won't w.Icom. Bryan,

Richmond, Va, Dec Ex-Governor Mann, a democrat, declined today to assist in welcoming William Jennings Bryan to luncheon at business mems club. The governor said eti- quette first required MT. Bryan to call upon the governor
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
John Dough-raised on Fleischmann's Yeast

rum, and succeeded in delaying action until the court of impeachment con yened for the Archibald trisl Reprb. /. can leaders said tonight they would continue to demand thet a4. 4pl,~-ie-
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20
Steamers Reported by Wireless,

Fastnet, Dec 19.-Steamer Cedric, New York for Queenstown and Liver pool, 234 miles west at a. m. Due Queenstown, 2.30 a. m. Friday.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

ments be treated in executive sessIsn on their merits.
Norwich bulletin., 1912-12-20

Germany has s1 wallpaper manufae- tories.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
A Fool There Was.

A Foo There Was cannot even be
dignified by being called a problem
play. Without the superb acting of
Mr.. Hilliard and his excellent company
and the fact the piece is built on Kip
ling's Vampire, it must be conceded
that 1t is a play that would never haze
gotten by. Even with such assistance
its long and prosperous run is a mar
vel. Inane, empty of moral, empty CT
intent, even empty Of pathos, it pre-
sents a scene of horror. It's effect is
like a dose of epecac. A grossly ex-
aggerated case, almost beyond real
ism, 1t is a play for which there is not
the slightest excuse whatever, except
possibly in furnishing Mr.. Hillard a
vehicle to show his fine acting. And
Its supposedly mirthful spots are few
and far between and mostly void of
humor. AS a scenic production it was
all that could be asked and Mr.. Hill
liards art was very much appreciates
His support was unusually strong es-
pecially in the person Of AIphonz
Either, who portrayed the friend. In
his denunciation scenes, the latter
was thought to share honors with the
star. The work of Miss Virginia Pear
son as the Vampire is deserving Of
much praise though her Interpretation
differed in many respects from that
OF Mrs. Henderson who created the
role. Miss Stella Archer as the wife
and little Ruth Ormsby as the child
We're commendabIe in their nar+a
Should the author, MI. Browne, favor
the public with another sample of his
pen, 1t is hoped he will write a play
with something to ii.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
FIRE PREVENTORS
ARRIVE TODAY
FRANKLIN II. WENTWORTH or
BOSTON AND CHARLES {. MEEK
or NEW YORK WILL ARRIVE
IN FARGO THIS AFTERNOON
LECTURE TOMORROW NIGHT.

Franklin Fl. Wentworth Of Boston
national secretary Of the National
Protection association, and Charles
e. Meek Of New York, second vice
president of the National Association
of Credit Men and assistant cashier
of the Fourth National bank OF New
York City, who are to speak tomor-
row evening before a large audience
of business men at the commercial
club, will arrive in the city from Min.
neapolis this afternoon and will stop
at the Gardner hotel.
While this meeting tomorrow night
at the commercial club is given under
he auspices Of the Fargo Credit Mems
association, those in charge Of the
arrangements desire it to be perfectly
understood that the meeting is open
to everyone and especially the business
men Of the city who are at all inter
ested in the movement toward better
fire protection.
The two fire prevention visitors, who
are making a tour of the country, may
be seen at the Gardner this evening,
where they will be prepared to talk
to any of the members of the Fargo
Credit Mems association who are i'm
terested in the subject.
1t it is hoped there will be a large
meeting Friday night as both Mr..
Wentworth and Mr.. Meek are speak
ers of note and no one should miss
hearing them when the opportunity
presents itself.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
VALUE OF SPUDS
IS COURT TOPIC
NoRTH DAkoTAN SUING MINNIE
sofa MERCHANT IN DISTRICT
COURT ToDAL FOR s51s.fAsAL-
ANcE DUE ON PoTAToEs-PER-
soNAL SUIT TOMORROW.

A controversy over the value of POI
tatoes last March is the cause of a
suit in the district court today. G. "A.
Hexom of Hickson, N. d., is suing
Samuel Halland of eComstock, Mimi,
for the balance alleged t o be due him
for potatoes amounting to $518.1S.
T~ransacting business over a tele-
phone and quoting prices on q guam
ttty Of potatoes figure as incidents In
the suit. Last March 1t is alleged that
Hexom quoted prices to Halland on
potatoes at 38 cents a bushel. 1t is
said a few weeks passed along when
Halland ordered the potatoes shipped
to him. At the time of the shipment
the price of potatoes had gone down
to 80 cents. Seven cars were shipped
at the time.
The sale amounted to something m
the neighborhood of $1,000 of which
Halland paid $500. Hexom claims a
balance due him of $518.1S and had
brought suit to collect said mount.
Atty. v. r. Lowell represents the
plaintiff and the law firm of McEnroe
& Wood represent the defendant.
It is anticipated the case will con-
tinue throughout the day.
Personal Damage Suit Tomorrow.
Judge Pollock will heal the case of
Minnie e. WOODWARD against J. H.
Bowers and others in the district court
tomorrow. This action involves dam
ages to the amount of $1,000.
IT is alleged by the plaintiff, that,
while out driving, her horse became
frightened at some object that obscur-
ed the street near the sidewalk in
front Of the Knerr building on Eighth
street south. This building was in the
course Of construction at the time by
Bowers Bros. contractors. The plain
tiff claims she sustained a broken an
kle and was otherwise bruised.
Attorneys McEnroe & Wood VIII
appear for the plaintiff and Barnett &
Richardson for the defendants.
Direct Verdict Given.
Judge Pollock yesterday directed a
verdict in favor of the defendant m
the ease Of S. F. Knight against L. r.
Willard.
Knight asked damages for an auto
mobile engine which he said was ruin
ed by the use of oil purchased from
the defendant. The court held there
was not sufficient proof to establish
a claim.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
The Theatres
Fargo Operahouse.
Feb. S.-Sylvia Pankhurst.
Feb. 6.-Little Miss Fix 1t.
Feb. Anna Held.

Sylvia Pankhurst. the energetic
young suffragette and daughter of the
English suffragette leader, will lecture
at the Fargo o~perahouse next Saturday
evening. Miss Pankhurst took an &C
tive part in leading the woman's
forces in the fight made for equal suf-
rage in the British parliament and in
some Of the public attacks made upon
Premier Asquith. All of Fargo will be
curious to see her and hear her lecture.
Press comments from all parts of the
country wherever she has appeared,
are most favorable and picture her as
a most entertaining talker.
Anna Held in F. Ziegfeld, jr.'s mus
ical comedy triumph, Miss Innocence,
comes to the Fargo operahouse next
Wednesday evening. Miss Innocence
is said to be the largest and greatest
entertainment the celebrated actress
has ever appeared in. She is sur
rounded by a company of $50 players,
and a chorus described as the hand
soonest in the world. The entire free
list will be- suspended for this engage
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
HISTORY OF MOVEMENT
This Will Be Theme Of sylvia Pank.
hurst, Militant sufrasstte,
Saturday.

The wcman's suffrage movement
with its varied mishaps. disappoint-
ed hopes and ever-renewing expec-
tations has now to its credit a long
enough history to furnish a certain
perspective. Sylvia Pankhurst, herself
one OF the most picturesque figures
among the in 1t, viii give this
absorbing history in detail in her Leo
ture at the opcrahouse on Saturday
night.
Her special viewpoint will of course
be that OF the militant GROUP Of
British women known as suffragettes,
but every believer in the wider fran
chige as well as every student Of
modern politics must derive a real
increment Of knowledge from her adj
dress. Her thought IL Of dynamic quail
ity and Is sure to create discussion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
TAX ASSOCIATION
NAMED OFFICERS
PROF. JAMES E. BOYLE is AGAIN
PRESIDENT OF THE NORTH DA-
koTA TAX AssocIATIoN-LAsT
NIGHTS SESSION WAS INTER
EsTlNG.

The fourth annual convention of the
North Dakota State Tax association
came to an end last night after the
election of officers for the ensuing year
and selecting Grand Forks as the
e. Boyle of the state university facul-
ty, was reelected president of the
organization to serve another year,
which is a great compliment to his eff
forts in behalf of the association dur
ing the successful year just finished.
The officers elected for next year
are:
President-Prof. James E. Boyle,
Grand Forks.
Vice President-R. A. Nestos, Minot,
Secretary and Treasurer-Deputy
State Auditor Jorgenson, Bismarck.
Executive Committee. A. Nestos,
Minot and r. B. Blakemore, Fargo.
Closing the session resolutions were
adopted emphasizing budget, inherit
ance tax law and a state tax commits
sion. The resolutions follow:
Budget.
Whereas, great confusion results
in the present method of introducing
in the legislature appropriation bills
for the various state institutions.
Resolved (Frst), That this asso-
citation recommend the use of a budget
showing the needs of each institution
upon which to base appropriation bills.
"(Two), That a uniform system of
accounting and reporting for all in
stitutions be devised and adopted.
inheritance Tax Law.
Whereas, there has been presented
to this association by a member of the
probate code commission a model in
heritance tax law for North Dakota.
Resolved, That such model inheri-
lance tax law be recommended to the
legislature for consideration and pas
sage at it's next session.
Tax Commission.
Whereas, the law provides for the
appointment of a tax commission
July / of the present year.
Resolved, (First), That the mem
bers of the commission should be
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
treat GREETED
IN Los ANGELES
IMPERIAL PoTENTATE OF MYs-
TIC sHRINERs AND PARTY RE-
cEIVED WARM WELCOME IN
CITY WHICH WILL ENTERTAIN
NEXT IMPERIAL COUNCIL.

An account from The Los Angeles
Daily Times gives a glowing picture
of the royal reception rendered I'm
perial Potentate John Frank Treat of
the Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine and
his official party on his recent visit
to that city to make preparations for
the coming session OF the imperial
council which will be held in Los An
gels nex summer
The imperial potentate's party ar
rived in Los Angeles from San Fran
cisco on board the Lark, a sea going
vessel running between the two cities
and was showered with attentions all
the time the big Shriners were in the
city. 1t is estimated that there will
be so 5000 people in attendance at the
convention next summer.
In Mr.. Treats party were Past I'M
perial Potentate Lou B. Windsor Of
Grand Rapids, Imperial Treasurer w.
S. Brown OF Pittsburg, Imperial Re
corder B.. ". Rowell pof Boston, Maj.
W. A. Bell of Winnipeg and James s..
McCandless OF Honolulu. An hour
after the arrival Of the imperial po-
tentates party in Los Angeles, ar
@N@AoNA4SAAhD 10y DSSA SOIlplGLGu LOT
hotel accommodations for the imperial
council OF the Ancient Order of the
Mobiles Of Mystic Shrine and the dates
for the gathering of the brilliant pa
trolls set for May 5 to 10. The mem
bers OF the official stan and their
wives will have headquarters during
the council at the Alexandria.
The imperial potentate's party was
entertained in a royal all the
time in Los Angeles. Nj. Treat was
shown every honor and The Times
carries a large double column por-
trait Of him.
One of the big features at the com-
ing convention will be the appearance
Of the Seventy ninth Cameron High
landers' army regiment of Canada
which will have headquarters at the
Angelus during the council. There
will be a military kiltie band OF
thirty pieces accompanying this reg1-
ment. Other hotel headquarters wnI
be at the Lankershim where Nc
Candless of Honolulu and his party
will be housed.
Mr.. Treat was taken automobile
rides over the city and visited it's
many interesting points and then left
for San Diego after which a return
trip will be made to Los Angeles and
the great swing around the south
western quarter Of the circle will be
started.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
just for Friday.

Al. T.. Moody is making special prices
on a great variety Of meritable msr-
chandise. Read ad tonight. Remem-
Der, for Friday only. Mail orders
promptly filled.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01

chosen from the stronger available
material
"(Two), That the governor notify
the appointees a sufficient time in adj
vance Of July /. in order that the
commission may qualify and assume
its duties Immediately upon their APP
pointment.
Resolved, We endorse the principle
Of state aid to high. graded and rural
schools.
The concluding programme was an
interesting one. Sen. S. N. Putnam OF
New Rockford and Sen. j. e. Williams
OF Turtle Lake were both heard on
the subject of The Preparation Of Ap-
preparation Bills.
Both legislators advanced ideas that
could effect many changes for the good
in the present method OF preparing
tax and appropriation bills in the
state legislative assembly. Their talks
proved two OF the most interesting
of the convention, and caused much
discussion.
The meeting was felt to be success
full in every respect. With the ex-
ception hat DR.. Adams of Wisconsin
and one or two others could not be
present, everything went off accord
ing to the programme and provided a
very enjoyable and educational meet
ing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01

The greatest Horse Sale ever held in
North Dakota will occur at our sale
yards in Fargo on Friday and Satur-
day. Feb. Is and IL. There will be
over 500 of the choicest heavy, young,
western draft horses, mares and colts,
broken and unbroken, as we'll as a
number of fine drivers and saddlers,
which will be sold singly, in pairs or
carload lots. Do not miss this sale.
Mark Western Horse Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
VINCENT AT F. C.
Head Of University of Minnesota Viii
Speak to Students Tomorrow
at Chapel.

1t was announced in the Fargo col
lege chapel this morning that Presi-
dent Vincent of Minnesota university
will speak to the students tomorrow
at the 9:45 chapel service. DR.. Vim
cent is an able speaker, and the #. c.
students are anxiously awaiting the
promised talk. 1t is expected that
many guests will also be present to
hear the visiting speaker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
WITH SAVINGS BANK.

Chauncey Bergherm who has just
completed the combined course at
Aaker's Business college entered upon
his duties this morning as stenog-
rapher in the Northwestern Savings &
Loan bank. This is the third A. B. c.
graduate taken by this bank and
shows that the A. B. C.'s make good
and secure some of the best positions
in the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01
MEETING POSTPONED
Regular Monthly Meeting of Fargo
Builders e. Traders Exchange
Deferred Until Monday.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Fargo Builders & Traders Exchange,
which was to have been held this eve
ming, has been deferred until next Mon
day evening. The reason for the post
ponement is due to the fact that sew
eral of the members are out of the city
today and it was considered better to
wait until there could be a full at
tendance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-02-01

Have you seen the oficial thermom-
eter and barometer. Bureau of Pub
licity.