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The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-10-31
Roosevelt Unsafe

Ex-President Roosevelt apologizes
for making the mistake of choosing
Pres. Taft as his successor. What
apology will he make II he now sue
ceeds in making the still more seri-
Gus mistake OF choosing himself?
His thirty years OF public life have
proved that he is not a safe man
for the presidency. All reforms, So
cial and Industrial. must be carried
out carefully. The need for prudence,
experience. careful study and investi-
cation is great. Mr.. Roosevelt is not
possessed of these characteristics.
In place OF these he offera conceit,
selfishness. radicalism. a harsh and
unfair criticism of all that fail 10
follow his leadership and a decided
disregard OF law and right and prece-
dent. His public utterances are ex-
travagant, misleading and often con-
Trajectory,
Pleads1ts Record
But the Democratic party does not
ask the support OF the American peo-
pie merely because of the mistakes
and disagreements In other parties.
1t bases its hope upon it's own rec
ord. its platform. its definite and
clear cut stand on all vital questions
OF the day. the high ideals and true
statesmanship OF It's leaders. its
stand for representative democratic
government. and finally its record
OF promises honestly made and faith
fully kept.
Chas. ID. Lindsey.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

Chicago, ILL.,, March 19.-The Mil
lionaire Kid" John G. Jurghens, who
is alleged to have padded the payroll
Of the Norcrosse Co, of Cleveland to
the extent of 100000, left there last
night for his former home. in the
custody Of John e. Doran, represent
ing Cuyahoga county, Ohio, with whom
he had agreed to return without ex-
tradition papers. With him were a
number of newspaper men of Cleve-
land, who had for weeks been trailing
the lad and had finally brought about
his arrest.
The history Of Jurghens is a spec
tacular one. While he was receiv-
ing salary of $50 a month in CIeve-
land, he suddenly began to spend
money at the rate of $4,000 year.
He explained his affluence by the
statement that money had been left
him by a rich friend.
He contracted debts far in excess
of the amount he spent, and one day
people Of Cleveland, who had for
months called him the millionaire
Kid" woke UP to find that he had left
and that he was in debt to practically
every one with whom he had come in
touch. 1t is probably that during the
last two years he has spent close OF
100000. .....
The 24-year-old spendthrift pre-
diets that he will not be convicted
and that he will not even be prose-
cuted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
FAVOR THE
EXCISE TAX
Both Hanna and HeIgeSen to
Vote For Measure

Washington, D. c.. March 19.-Rep-
resentative Hanna and Helgesen said
today they intend to vote for the dem
ocratic excise tax bill.
"If we are to have the tariff taken
off many other articles, we must levy
some to maintain the government, .
said Hanna.
Corporations having a net income
of more than $4,000 are now paying
a tax and there is no good reason
why partnership and individuals
should not do likewise.
"Any good citizen who has an in
come Of more than $4,000 viii be glad
to pay the small tax proposed"
"HeIgesen said 81 am strongly in
favor of this bill and will vote for 1t.
The tax proposed is just one. The
man with an income Of $4,000 or more
has something to protect and should
be willing to pay small tax"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
IS A. rice A
FARGO man?
This Man Was Killed By a
Train at Bernidji Today

Can A. Rice who was killed in
Bemidji by train this morning, be
Albert Rice, who formerly worked in
John Cards barber shop, at 100
Broadway?
Chief of Police Bowers shortly be-
fore noon received a telegram from
the chief of police of Bemidji stat
ing that A. Rice, was killed by loco
motive and in his pockets was a
check for $1O0 on the First National
bank of Fargo.
How Rice was killed is not known,
but the authorities at the Minneso-
Ia city state he was well dressed
and from his appearance he wasn't
looking for free ride.
A telephone conversation with John
Oard of this city gives little light
Mr.. Gard said that an Albert Rice
worked for him about year ago and
when he left he said he was going
north and that is the last Mr.. Gard
has seen or heard of him Gince.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

st. Paul, Mimi. March 19.-St. Paul
today js holding primary election for
city officers and the contest is one of
the iiveliest in its history. There are
nearly 200 candidates for thirty or
more places, which include two
branches of the city council.
There was bitter fight in the Third
ward, where James Maloney, present
alderman, and Henry McColl, are con-
tending for aldermanic honors. Ma
loney contends the lodging houses are
packed with transients against him.
Late yesterday City Clerk Reding-
ton swooped down upon the ballots
and ballot boxes in the Third ward
following charges of Irregularities, but
the voting paraphernalia was returned
this morning for the sovereign citizen
to assert himself There is no fight for
the nomination for mayor. Keller, the
present incumbent, represents the re-
publicans and Otto Bremen, former
city treasurer, the democrats.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
MYSTERIOUS MOVE
BY EMPEROR BILL

Berlin, March 1s.-Emperor William
has most unexpectedly postponed his
departure for Vienna, Venice, and
Corfu, which was scheduled for March
%. The reason given for the post
ponement is "the difficulties in the
sphere of internal politics."
This explanation is so indefinite
it may refer either to the coal strike
or more probably to the conflict in
connection with the provision Of f.
nances to cover the increase in the
army and navy recently decided upon
and which caused the resignation of
Adolph Wermouth, former secretary OF
the imperial treasury
There is strong disposition here,
however, to connect the emperor's ac-
tion with the speech delivered by
Winslow Spencer Churchill, first lord
of admiralty in the British house of
commons. This view is strengthened
by the fact that the emperor today
paid a long visit to Admiral Albert
Vontirpitz, secretary of the imperial
navy, Immediately after which the
leading officers of the admiralty staff
assembled, the object of which was
not disclosed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
COAL STRIKE
SCARE DYING

New York, March 19.-- There was
a subsistence of the anthracite strike
scare today and in consequence there
is falling off in the pressing demand
for hard coal from frightened con-
sumers. The belief is gaining ground
that both sides Will reach an agree
ment and If there is a suspension Of
work April it will not be lasting. The
operators say they are ready to con-
fer with the men on any reasonable
proposition. There are also reports
from the hard coal region that the
miners are ready to meet the operators
half way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
ROOSEVELT'S
TRIP west
Promises to Develop Into Big
Speaking Tour

Washington, D. c., March 19.-
Roosevelts trip to the middle west
next week promises to develop into a
more comprehensive speaking tour
than either he or the managers con-
templated.
Since the announcement was made
that he would speak at Chicago. st.
Paul, Minneapolis and st. Louis, the
national Roosevelt headquarters have
received scores Of kilograms from
cities along the way and from out
lying portions Of the middle west ask
ing to be put on the schedule Of the
tour.
Senator Dixon was at work today
upon the itinerary for Roosevelt and
will probably determine the points
where the speeches will be made, but
campaign managers here say he may
have to make many short speeches at
stations along the way and additional
speeches in the cities where his main
addresses will be delivered.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

For the first time in the history
of the United, States congress, the
halls of the house of representatives
saw last week an important per-
sonage, none less than Speaker
Clark, going through the various
poses just as though congress were
In session while q moving picture
man turned the film so that the
thousands. of visitors to the NOV
ing picture shows will see the
speaker in action. ......
Not only that but Mr.. Clark is
also preparing a series Of talks
which will be sent along as phono-
graph records to be used in con-
nection with the pictures.
In view Of this innovation in
political campaigns, It Is not at all
impossible that political candidates
of the future will prepare their
speeches records of which will be
made on photographs and will
pose for motion pictures which
will then be circulated over the en-
tire country and will, through this
means attempt to get votes while
they sit quietly at home reading
the issue Of their favorite maga-
zine. .. 4.....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
COAL RATES
REDUCED
Commerce Commission Acts
After thorough Probe

Washington, D. c., March 19.-The
interstate commerce commission to-
day decided on a reduction il the rate
on bituminous coal from the Pitts
burgh district to the great lake ports
from SS cents to IS cents a ton, and
upheld the proposed advaces from the
Thacker districts of Virginia and West
Virginia, from 81 cents to. $1.06h n
ton, and from the Pooahontas district
from SLIP to S1.2t1t a ton, made by
the Norfolk & Western railroad. The
cases decided are two of the most inn
portant pending before the supreme
court. The commission also ordered
the Baltimore & Ohio, the Chesapeake
e. Ohio and the Kanawaha & Michi-
gan railroads to maintain their pres
ent rates from Fairmount, Kanawaha
and New River districts, which are
respectively 96% cents, 81 cents and
SLIP a ton. The proposed advances
were held not justified. ..
These cases are the first in which
the commission made an exhaustive
investigation into the cost Of the
movement of traffic as a foundation
for fixing the rate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
Interesting Information About
the Public Domain
100000 HOMESTEADS TAKEN
REPORT OF HOUSE COMMITTEE
ON PUBLIC LANDS HAS SOME
VALUABLE sTATIsTIcs-soME
FEATURES OF THE HANNA
BILL USED.

Washington, D. c., March 1.-the
report of the house committee on pub
lie lands, recommending the passage of
the Borah bill reducing the period Of
residence required of homestead set
tiers in order to secure title to public
land from five to three years contains
much of interesting information about
the public domain and homesteading
in general. The house committee adopt
ed some of the provisions of the bill
introduced and pressed by Representa-
tive Hanna. Representative Taylor OF
Colorado, acting chairman of the COM
mittee, who has personal knowledge of
conditions in the west and northwest,
prepared the report. He says in part:
During the last half century there
have been granted to railroads approx
imately 115,0O0,000 acres of the pub
lie land, while during the same per-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
TAFT GIVES
HIS VIEWS
Defines Progressive For the
People Of New Hampshire

Manchester. N. H., March 1s.-Taft
today gave New Hampshire his views
on the recall of Judges and judicial
decisions and defined a progressive
president; spoke at Nashua and here
and made short speeches at several
small towns. The audiences were
large.
He declared the recall of judicial de-
cisions would make government Of
special instances, the most erratic form
of government we can have"
In introducing Taft, George B.
French, a Nashua attorney, said, New
Hampshire welcomed you three years
ago when you were so highly recon-
mended by Roosevelt, and she Is glad
to welcome you now"
Progressive is as progressive does"
was the presidents definition Of pro-
gressive, and then he proceeded to
show that his administration was proc
crossing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
FUSION AGAINST
The SOCIALISTS

Milwaukee, Wis. March 19.-Mil-
waukee is today voting at the pri-
mary election for the nomination for
candidates for city tickets Of thirty
three aldermen and eighteen supervis-
ors. So far as the socialists are con-
cerncd the election is mere formal
lty, as that party's nominees are de-
cided at a party referendum.
The interest centers in the choice of
two tickets for partisan, or fusion
nominations to oppose the socialists.
DR.. Gerhard A. Bading, former health
commissioner Of Milwaukee. is seeking
nomination agaarst Cong. Wiliiani j.
Cary. More than 200 candidates are
seeking aldermahic nominations for
thirty three OFFICES.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
BRYAN 52 YEARS
OF AGE TODAY

Lincoln. Neb.. March 1s.-wiliiam ].
Bryan is So years old today, and the
annual birthday dinner which win be
given tonight has brought to Lincoln
the prominent party leaders Of the
country. Bryan, who has been mak-
ing an extensive speaking tour Is ex-
pected to reach Lincoln from Chicago
in time to take part la the confer
ences during the day concerning presi-
Dental candidates and party policies
Ii is among the possibilities that q
declaration will be made in favor or
some particular presidential candidate
Among the speakers at tonight's din
ner aside from Bryan viii be ex Sen.
sR. r. Pettigrew Of South Dakota; sen.
Thos. p. Gore, oklahoma; Cong. r. II.
Henry and Cong. Ollie M. Jones of
Kentucky
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19


Disagreeable weather over practical
ly the entire state is cutting down the
vote in the country districts today.
In Fargo, however, there has been
unexpected interest shown and up to
2 o'clock an unusually heavy vote had
been polled in the nine precincts in
Fargo.
Dems. Voting G, o. P. Ticket.
The democratic vote in Fargo is
strangely light today, and it is the
general consensus OF opinion that the
majority of the cnanticler voters are
spotting the eagle today and voting for
the badger senator who is running for
the presidential nomination.
There were good many democratic
voters in the Third ward today who,
from the record shown at 8 O'Clock, kept
within the confines OF their own party,
but in the majority Of the other wards
in the city the democratic vote was
remarkably light.
In the Second ward. where the demo
cratic vote is ordinarily light only
eight voters had called for democratic
tickets today. In the Fourth ward, the
republican vote ran about 20 to demo-
cratic.
There were only 10 democratic votes
cast at 2:45 o'clock in the Second pre-
int of the Fifth ward to lS4 republican.
Under ordinary occasions this precinct
has stronger democratic vote than
shown today.
In the sixth ward there were only 81
democratic votes and 212 republican
votes. 1t was clear to be seen that
large number Of democrats cast re-
publican ballots today. and in most
Instances twas thought by many that
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
Bad Weather Causing
Light Vote Over State
SUMMARY or
CONDITIONS IN N. D.
At stanton.

At Stanton,
Stanton, N. D., March 1S.-The
weather is good, a full vote will
be cast, Undoubtedly landslide
for Roosevelt
At Bowman.
Bowman, N. D., March 19.-Bliz-
zard from the northeast; ther-
mometer 10 above; light vote will
be cast.
I. At WiIIiston.
Williston, N. D., March 19.-I'he
p. .orst storm of the season raging
the roads OF Williams and Me-
4 yie county drifted badly. Lo-
cs 10 Nliticians call this Roosevelt
wes ts' as LaFollette was thought
to b. ong in the sections where
a hea socialist vote was ex-
peuted 70 be polIed.
At Dickinson.
Dickinson, N. d.. March 1s.--s
Zero weather, snow is falling and
very light vote expected.
At Ashley.
Ashley, N. D., March 19.-Very
disagreeabIe weather this morning
with prospects Of moderation.
AZ Napoleon.
Napoleon, N. D., March 19.--
Storming and only light vote.
At Mott.
Mott. N. D., March 1s.--Stormy
and cold. Only q light vote will
be cast which will probably fav-
or LaFollette, though there may be
an even break,
At Manning.
Manning, N. D., March 19.-Bad
storm, very light vote.
At Center.
Center, N. d., March 19.-Very
stormy, light vote, probably even
break in county.
At New Salem.
New Salem, N. D., March 19.-
Vote here normal, city very quiet.
At MecIusEy.
McClusky, N. D., March 19.-
Cold and cloudy, very heavy vote.
At Washburn.
Washburn, N. D., March 19.-
Weather very disagreeable; cold,
raw northwest wind. Few votes
are being cast.
At Wimbledon.
Wimbledon, N. D., March 49,
1t is believed here that the vote
will be 2 to i for Roosevelt The
vote is heavy one.
At Valley City.
Valley City, N. D.. March 19.--
Valley City will probably go for
Roosevelt by a good majority, con-
trary to expectations.
At Jamestown.
Jamestown, N, D.. March 19.-It
will be a close vote in jamestown
between Roosevelt and LaFollette.
The surrounding country will go
almost unanimously for Roosevelt.
At Glen Ullin.
Glen Uliin, N. D., March 19.--
A storm swept this place today
and as consequence the vote is
light. Many democrats are voting
the republican ticket and are
nearly all voting for LaFollette.
At Carrington,
Darlington, N. D., March l9.--
Foster county will give Roosevelt
a strong vote.
At Fessenden.
Fessenden, n. D.. March 19.-
Contrary to expectations, every
indication here gives Roosevelt a
good lead over LaFollette.
At Bismarck.
Bismarck, N. D., March 19.-
Up to noon there was only 154
votes cast out of possible 900.
At Kenmare.
Kenmare, N. D., March H.
There is normal vote here. La
Toilette will carry the Gooseneck
country. One hundred votes were
cast at noon. A city fight is be-
ing bitterly waged The socialists
are not voting on the national
ticket. There is light democratic
vote. LaFollette breaks even in
the city of Kenmare.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
Death Of Driver Of Escaping
COnvictS to Be PrObed
A DESPERATE GUN BATTLE
SAD FEATURE OF CAPTURE OF
ONE AND KILLING OF TWO CON-
vlcTs YESTERDAY WAS SHOOT
ING OF YOUNG FARMER, FoRc-
ED TO DRIVE THEM.

Papillion, Neb, March 19.-Coroner
Armstrong Of Sarpy county left here
today for the Blunt farm to hold an
inquest over the body of Roy Blunt,
the young farmer who was killed yes
terday during the battle between the
escaped convicts who were killed dur
ing the battle with officers in the
northern part of the county. An effort
will be made to fix the responsibility.
Sold Lives Dearly.
From the moment of their escape
the three men employed the same des-
perate methods to protect themselves
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

elusive reports had been received
by any OF the managers Of the
campaign.
RooseveIt Reports.
John r. Bass, manager of the
Roosevelt campaign: Most favor
able reports were received this
morning from Pembina, Cavalier
and Ramsey counties where it was
said that the vote was very heavy
and that it was felt Mr.. Roose-
velt would carry those three coun-
ties. 1t is believed it will be an
even break in Nelson county.
From valley City it was learned
this morning that the Roosevelt
sentiment had grown quite strong
last llight and that 1t was esti-
mated the colonel would carry
that city which is an agreeable
disappointment as Valley City
was claimed to be the opposition
stronghold.
Reports Received by Pollock.
Robert M. Pollock, president
state progressive league: A sew
ere storm was reported out in
Mckenzie and Williams counties,
which is a little unfavorable. but
from every other place from where
word has been sent in, it looks
like blizzard of ballots for La
Toilette.
Democratic Reports.
]. B. Macarthur, chairman state
democratic central committee: No
definite word of any kind has been
received and is hardly expected
until later in the day. The only
report that has been sent in is
the storm that seems to be sweep
ing the extreme northwestern
counties.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

large percentage of them were reg
istered for LaFollette.
blizzard at Williston.
WilIiston. N. D., March 19.--With
one of the worst blizzards OF
the winter in progress since midnight
and the country roads almost impas-
sible, together with the bitter cold
weather will result in a very light
vote outside Of the cities and viii
lagos. The conditions are strongly in
Roosevelt's favor for the La Toilette
strength is principally in the rural
districts, while Teddy, already strong
in the towns and villages has been
gaining strength rapidly in Urbat dis
tricts. 1t Is the consensus of opinion
few socialists viii vote for republican
nominees while few progressive
democrats will come to the support of
Roosevelt and La Toilette about in
about equal numbers.
Ihe large number OF socialists
throughout the country precincts who
will not vote will DETRIMENTAL to
La Toilette. Taft will not cut an.
material figure in this part of the
North Dakota.
Bitter Cold = Minot.
Minot. N. D.. Marc. 19.Bitter cold
weather marked the opening Of the
election in western North Dakota. The
thermometer this morning was close
to zero. The country roads are In
bad condition and the coult-y vote
is not as large as was expected. The
election in Minot Is passing Off very
quietly. AS result Of the operation
of the corrupt practice act there is
no electioneering going on and the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
WARM PRIMARY
Fight in ST. Paul
CONVENTION AT DULUTH.

st. Paul, March 19.--The demo-
cratic state central committee to-
day decided to hold state con-
yention at Duluth June 6 and
turned down the preferential pres
idential primaries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
Bombs KiII Ten Arabs.

Benghazi, Tripoli, March 1s.-Bombs
dropped from an aeroplane belonging
to the Italian expeditionary force
killed ten Arabs in a camp some dis
tance from this city today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
Workers Block Back.

Lawrence, Mass, March 1s,-Victor-
ious in their ten weeks strike, 10000
textile operatives streamed back to the
mills today There was no disorder.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
FIVE KILLED IN
RAILROAD CRASH

Ellesyille, Ind. March 19.Ffve |
men were killed outright today /
when passenger train on the
Chicago, Indianapolis & louisville
railroad hit a surrey at a crossing |
near here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19

polling places are singularly free frorn
election workers.
A fairly large vote was polled in
Minot = morning.
Storm in West.
Bismarck, N. D.. March 19.-Every
point heard from in TIE southwestern
part of the state says storm is on.
A message from WilIiston says the
roads in Williams c@ v and McKen-
zie are badly drifted and light rural
vote will be ca
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
BIG VOTE
in FARGO
Weather Is Said to Be FayO, /
able to Roosevelt
Much Of LaFollette's Strength
Said to Be in Country
Great Interest Is Being Shown
in Local Election

Election returns will be received
this evening at the Roosevelt head
quarters, phone No. rs, and at the
Elks club, phone No. 260, and at
the Gardner hotel, phone 1900,
and Waldorf hotel. phone 1850.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-03-19
WiIdrose, Hustling New Williams
County Town

Pages and Of this issue has interesting illustrated
article Wdrose hustng and rapidly growing
of Williams county which will bc of interest Forum readers
generally