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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05
BY SEWELL FORD

back road, and j. Scott explainin how this was to
be covered with wistara vine, when down the path
from the rear Of the house something that don't
exactly fit in with the hospitality ideas he's been pvin
out. It's house unky, by the looks of his uniform
and husky big chap he was, too; with thin, narrow
chested, scrubby lookin party that he's hustn along
3Humph! says Burrill. he sizes up the pair Gan
other tramp. Poor fellows! But they're great nu-
sance, you know
About then the gent that's gettin' the run tries to
loosen the funkys hold Bit and for his pains he gets
quick knee prod in the small of the back That makes
him slump, of course and he drops to the gravel
handed couple of stiff cuffs the ears And could
feel my neck gettn warm in second.
Say what is this?' says l. Cease of attempted
arson, or worse?"
AUST hobo' says Burril1, gain calm at the pro-
ceedin. "Harker knows how to handle EN-. They
don't come back second time
HUH says |. shouldn't think they would! And if
I'm judge, there won't be much left of this to"
didn't get any furthern that; for when see
broad shouldered, hundred and eighty pound man
swing his foot on another that's down I'm moren likely
to blow up all of sudden. l did then. l quits dis
cussn the situation and lights the Jump in the
genral direction of Harker Course the kick had got
home before I'm within blockin' distance all can
jaw. and there's much enthusiasm to the swing that
he disappears backwards into the bushes.
And next finds myself facn' ]. Scott Burril, who's
wearn entirely difre expression on his classic
map than any I'd noticed there before The jovial
smile has faded and he's some flushed under the eyes,
though don't know you could blame him for that
wei. SdyS l, duu expect SAID IL WITH my Jaw set
some solid.
It's only for few seconds that the genial T. Scott
stands there glarn murderous at and then he thinks
better oft He shIugs his shoulders and gives iita
ton smile Neatly DONE Professor" says he But
see here, II can't have you interfering you know
This is my affair."
If it is says l. Il don't mind sayin I'm not stuck
on the way you run it."
At which Harker, havin' picked himself out of the
bushes comes Tsn indignant to the front Did you
guard like! Shall polish him off SIR
3That will do Harker,' says J. Scott. "You don't
know what your up against. Besides, there no
necessity for kicking the man.
But he's the one was tein' you about Sir says
@Never mind that now, breaks in Burrill @Put him
off the place without any more fuss"
At which the object in the path struggles his feet
and begins to brush off the dirt feeble soh, I'll go by
hammering me. don't look dangerous. do ~
No, he didn't for he Strengthens up we see stoop
shouldered sallow faced, hollow checked wreck that
didn't seem to have strength enough to hurt kitten
3But didn't warn ye?' demands Harker "Now
didn't II"
"You did, says the wreck 3And assured you was
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meant, and I'll be hanged
if | was goin' to let on I'd
swallowed it all; for |
hadn't. So | sidestepped.
@Well, you're goin' to
have room to circulate in,
amt you:o' says l, glancin'
from the house out over
the walks and shrub 'ry.
"Not a foot too much"
says he. Il have a lot of
friends, and | need a lot
of room myself. But lets
look over the outside
first
So we starts circulatin'
around, with ]. Scott
keepin' up a runnin' de-
scription of things as we
went. And it was all in
t'restin' enough, seem
what could be done when
the motto was, Hang
the expense!"-layin' out
lawns here, a rose garden
there; droppin' a clump Of
rhododendrons around
this rock, and buildin' a
pergola, or levelin' off a
tennis court wherever
they'd come in handy.
WED got as far as
" the little covered
gate that let out on the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05

was more or less of a
smooth converser, and |
understand his line Of
afternoon tea chatter
was just as catchy as his
smokin' room brand.
One of these beanin',
jovial gents, J. Scott
Burrill was, with the
trick of gettin' confden-
tial on short notice and
a way of PAWN you on
the shoulder like he was
an old college chum.
Get him, don't you9
And you can see why |
was a little sheepish
about lettin' on l carried
any crouch against him
that | couldn't write a
label for. "Huh!n thinks
|. "Maybe l am playin'
the sorehead. That being
the case, it's time |
quit"
so about four-thirty
that afternoon finds
me swingin' the little
runabout off the Post
Road and in over the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05

~HORTY,' says Sadie, comm back to the
=. breakfast table here the other mornn'
~&1S0 after answerin' phone call, "what
&E&RN do you Think"
S&o Il DON'T" says l. @Too early in
NI0AN the day.
IAlN&M 3But guess" says She
hYIloNWS @Al right SAYS |. "Somebody
WlNGlN guesses somebody else is engaged
W9GW Nothing of the Sort says Sadie.
MGW cts about the library fund
wv u know says |, groanin'. 3They
00IC0 o. want me to double my ante
- "They don't says she. @Its all
~ been subscribed Mr. Burrill asked
GAS what was lacking, and sent a check
for the whole business Now, wasn't
that dear of him.
4Dear for him, should say" says l. aSpreadin' it
around reckless, amt he? Looks like he wanted get
There, Shorty says Sadie, don't show your dis
poston!'
Why not" says I, so long it don't curdle the
after all the lovely things Mr. Burrill has done for
the town,-endowng those hospital COTS and giving
building lot for Father Brennans school-wel don't
think that was nice remark to make. hope you're
not jealous
"Iu help you hope says l.
"And he's charming to everyone" adds Sadie.
as he?' says l. Gall right; only my turn amt come
yet
PUT, say, hanged if it amt that very mornn that
= this same Mr.. ]. Scott Burril walks up the
fty-cent gorioso with gold band it like pawn
brokers' ring, and asks how it is amt been to
his new place..
"Me?" says l. ooh, don't count"
@My boy says he, pattin me friendly the shout
der, Everyone with want to know all my
neighbors, and have them know OF course, I'm a
plain rough and ready citizen; but l trust | have a
heart big enough to take in all corners. I've been told
SO, anyway. | suppose it's of my failings'
@It's strong weakness, then, says |.
1Ha, ha! Well put, Professor says he. a can see
right away that we'll get along. Now, why not
little early this afternoon and drop the house for
half an hour. want to get your ideas swimming
pool I'm planning.
And there want anything for me but to say I'd be
there. Even if he hadn't been chummy about it.
expect I'd have done something other along that line
just to show Sadie wan affected with the green eye
SO bad as she thought
But at the tme-well, couldn't say what there
about ]. Scott that kind of set edge every
time rubbed against each other. You couldn't have
asked for better mixer Why, he hadn't been located
out at place fortnight before he knew half of our
commuter bunch by their first names, and swappin
the brotherly hail like candidate for Sheriff.
What he meant by descrbin' himself as rough and
ready can't say; for at the time he costumed in
plaid tweed Norfolk jacket suit, with puttee leggns and
Scotch cap that he might have borrowed from Harry
Lauder Also he's of these big, well built chaps,
with the complexion of good liver and heavy crop
wavy gray hair that gave him distinguished look.
As for the rough part maybe I've suggested that he
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-05

Copyright, 1912. BY Sewell Ford All rights reserved
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
IN THE HOTEL LOBBIES

L. d. Manchester OF Sioux Falls, s.
D., of the Manchester Biscuit Co., is
in the city today looking after his
business interests here and is a guest
at the Waldorf hotel.
c. A. Klaus, proprietor of the Glad
stone hotel at jamestown and newly
elected president of the North Dakota
Hotel Mems association, stopped over
in the city all night at the Waldorf
hotel on his way home from the re-
cent state convention held at Devils
Lake.
THE convention was a great sue
cess" said Mr.. Klaus to a Forum rep
re~sentatiye today. Everyone of us
enjoyed the hospitality of the Devils
Lake men. The place for the next
convention will be decided at a later
date"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
SUNDAY TALKED
TO HIGH SCHOOL
CHARACTERISTIC ADDRESS DE-
LIvERED BY FAMOUS BASE
BALL EVANGELIST This MORN
INe-eAvE STUDENTS SOME
SOUND ADVICE.

Billy Sunday and several members
of his party appeared before the
high school students this morning
and received one of the greatest
o%vations that has ever occurred in
the local school. Following a solo by
Mr.. Rodehayer, Billy, in a character
istic talk gave his hearers some very
good advice. His address was well
UP to the high standard which HI has
set and after his usual style abound
ed with excellent stories and anec-
dotes.
He began by declaring that the
true object of education was not to
give a jumbled collection of facts but
to make something out Of what
would otherwise be a nonentity. ANY
system of education that does not
make a better girl or boy is a failure.
Education Is a wondrous thing and
but a small part of it is gained from
books.
Have a definite aim in life, learn
to do a commo thing in an uncom-
mon way, drill your own tunnels
through mountains of opposition A
Observation-Disclosures will never make
his own way, let alone taking care
Of a family.
Have grit, stick to a thing, know
more about your business than any
body else and you won't have to fear
competition.
Nothing is little that attributes to
success Or failure-tri1es make per
lection and perfection is no trife."
He cautioned the students to be
governed by their admirations and
not by their disgusts; to be gentle,
it costs nothing and gentleness is a
big asset He declared they should
get the very best out of their posi-
ton, no matter what it was.
He closed by warning the students
to be careful of their company and
especially of their habits. He named
over a few and declared, Habit
grows, if you don't get it, it will get
you" Mr.. R~odehaver closed the ex-
ereises with another excellent solo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
CITY SAVES over
$1,000 On BONDS
MlTcHELL's BONDS SECURED
THROUGH COILS & KNIGHT AT
MUCH CHEAPER FIGURE THIS.
YEAR THAN FOR LAST YEAR
COUNCIL APPROVED BONDS.

AT the city council meeting Tuesday
evening the bonds Of City Treasurer
Mitchell in the sum Of 500. 900 as city
treasurer and $4,000 as treasurer Of
the board of education was presented
and approved. The bond was written
by the United States Fidelity & Guar
antee Co. of Baltimore. Md. throusn
their local agents. Coils & Knight, and
by reducing the amount of the bona,
Mr.. Mitchell was able to save the city
over $1,000.
The fact the Messrs. Coils & Knight
We're able to write this bond at the
rate thai they did is quite a compile
ment to them, and a feather in the
cap" of their company. The bonding
department of this new firm is being
looked upon with favor by business
men and others who desire safety, as
well as a reasonable rate for the bonds
they buy. Any n desiring to secure
guarantee bonds would do well to
consult them before placing their bust
ness.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
CHOICE SEED POTATOES

For sale: One car only, 500 to
500 bushels choice Early Ohio seed
potatoes sacked in new sacks, two
bushels in each. Price $3.50 per
bushel, +. o. b. Fargo. James Holes,
box las, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
"A. N. CLELAND
A FARGO VISITOR
BACK FROM TRIP TO COAST AND
SAYS PROSPECTS ARE BETTER
THAN HE EXPECTED TO FIND
THEM THERE-FARGo LOOKS
GOOD TO HIM.

A. Nd. Cleland, general passenger
agent Of the Northern Pacific, spent
last evening in the city. He came in
from the west OF No. 4, and went
east on No. 8.
Mr.. Cleland had been on a hurried
business trip to the coast. and re-
ports that conditions are improving,
n there is prospect of an excellent
business for this spring and summer.
He found conditions on the coast
much better than anticipated, and
there were signs of business Develop
ment all along the line.
Fargo, he declared, looked good
better than usual-and he only
regretted he had so little time to
spend here. He was kept very busy
while here looking after business
matters and calling upon friends.
1t is extremely gratifying to his
many friends to note how much bet
ter Mr.. Cleland's health is this season
than last. He is always a welcome
visitor as it seems his aim to ascer-
tain what can be done to better ac-
commodate the public, within the
limits of the capacity Of the old pio-
neer line.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
LEIMBACHER TOLD
OF CONVENTION
MANAGER OF GARDNER HOTEL
SAID DEVILS LAKE MEN PRO-
vIDED FINE ENTERTAINMENT
FOR HOTEL PRoPRiEToRs-R.
X. KELLAR NEW SECRETARY.

ct was the time of our lives that
we had UP there on that one days
visit at Devils Lake" said A. H.
Leimbacher, manager of the Gardner
hotel and president of the Fargo
Moorhead Hotel Mems & Restaurant
Keepers section of the commercial
morning on his return from the annual
state convention of the North Dakota
Hotel Mems association held in the
satanic city yesterday.
Those fellows up there are past
masters in the art of entertaining and
gave us a splendid time which we all
deeply appreciated he continued.
Their hospitality and cordiality is
great and we all regretted to leave
when the convention ended and return
to the stern realities of life again.
"The Fargo representatives present
at the convention very much appre-
ciated the compliment paid the local
hotel men by the election Of Mr.. KelIar
of the Waldorf to the office of secre-
tary and treasurer. Mr.. Klaus, pro-
prietor of the Gladstone hotel at
jamestown, was elected president and
will undoubtedly make an excellent ex-
ecutive official.
quite a number of the prominent
hotel men were present, among whom
were Jerry Bacon Of the Dacotah ho-
tel and Fred Bartholomew of the Fred
erick of Grand Forks and many others
equally well known throughout the
state.
There wasn't much Of anything Of
the proceedings that could be given
out for publication, regarding the
business end of the convention, except
that the Devils Lake men showed US
a thoroughly delightful time which
we all enjoyed to the utmost
The officers elected at the conven-
ton yesterday were:
President-C. A. Klaus, Gladstone
hotel, Jamestown.
Vice President-BeTt Wells, North
ern hotel, Grand Forks.
Secretary-treasurer-R. K. Kellar,
Waldorf hotel, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18

of Rogers, Argo Bowen of Mohall,
John Donnelly of Grafton, Clark w.
Kelly of Devils Lake, George H. Hol-
lister of Fargo, Claude Nugent of
Fargo, H. B. Mack of LaMoure, and
Peter Elliott of Fargo. p
Among other things considered at
the meeting was the promotion of
DIR. NJ. L. Root who was advanced to
the position of professor of organic
chemistry from the post of assistant
chemist. A new artesian well will be
drilled in case the flow of the present
one is not sufficient for the present
student body.
The usual routine work followed
and the session ended with a visit
to some Of the departments of the
school in company with President
Worst.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18

The Japanese ambassador tells us
that the world is at peace. Aside
from the fact that there are a few
in progress, he is right.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
A. c. BOARD Meeting
Trustees of Agricultural College Met
Yesterday and Decided to Help
in Drinking Cup Crusade.

There was a meeting of the board
of trustees of the agricultural college
yesterday at which a public stand
was taken regarding the crusade that
is being made by the A. C. students
against the public drinking cup.
President Worst presented the matter
for the consideration of the board and
it was the consensus of opinion that
everything that could be done should
be in order to abolish that article
which is regarded as u~nsanitary and
a spreader of disease.
The members of the board present
at the meeting were Frank Sanford
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18

Two colts, ? years old, both mares,
M is black and the other brownish
black with white on hind feet. Left
place on April 10. Finder please
hold and notify. Stanley Thompson,
Ayr, N. ID.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18

Putting on Finishing Touches For
the Entertainments Next Monday
Evening.

The Boys Glee club of Fargo col
lege, which recently invaded six Min
nesota towns with great success has
put on the finishing touches for the
browning e of the season, the final
home concert.
The concert will occur Monday eve
ming at Stones new auditorium, after
which the members of the club and
ladies will enjoy a banquet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
TWO MoRE.

Aaker's Business College received
two requests yesterday for steno-
graphers from local offices. Why
should fine positions go begging for
someone to fill them, when there are
SO many young people anxious to get
a position or a promotion? Prepare
and get a commercial training and
the A. B. @. will do the rest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
WITH DIR. CARPENTER.

Edna Gustafson of the Dakota BUSH
ness college has accepted a position as
~bookkeeper and stenographer for DR..
Carpenter. Four letters were received
asking for office help, two firms phon-
ed for bookkeepers and three business
men called. looking for frst-cIass men.
If you make the preparation, ID. B. G.
"a get the position.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
DIR. PUTNAM TONIGHT

The Bijou has succeeded after much
persuasion to have DR.. Putnam, chat
peerless leader Of the Agricultural
band to appea tonight and give sew
eral cornet solos, It is very seldom
that the people Of Fargo and Moor
head have the opportunity to hear
him in solo work and 1t is a conceded
fact that the Bijou will have capacity
houses tonight,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-04-18
WIFE BIC wHoLEsALER

Another Dakota Business college
girl was sent to one of the big whole
sale houses today-names not mention
ed by request. How / wish / could inn
press upon young people the magnih-
cent opportunities awaiting graduates
Of this school-the great chances of adj
yancement and promotion.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-28

A. J. Cermak and Frank p. Danisch,
bailiff and Clerk, respectively, of the
Municipal Court, appeared before the
Council finance committee and sue.
ceeded in getting increases of about
$4,000 for extra clerks and bailiffs.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-28
FOR BETTER FIRE PROTECTION.

Mayor Harrison on Monday again
called the attention of the Council to
the necessity for better fire protec.
ton.
He did SO in impressing on the al.
dermen the immediate necessity Of
the development Of high water pres.
sure systems for different sections Of
the city.
THE growth Of Chicago he said
In q formal message, has SO far ex.
ceeaed the development Of the means
Of coping with serious fires as to
leave many sections Of the city with.
out adequate protection and In q
large measure at the mercy Of fire.
This condition Is particularly true
Of the downtown district and terri
tory adjacent to 1t on the north. the
south and the west sides and In the
stockyards district. The necessary
protection can be furnished these dis.
tricts only by the installation Of q
high pressure water system operated
independently Of the present system
His communication carried with It
a report OF the engineering bureau OF
the department Of public works upon
the method and cost Of constructing
the anti.confiagration equipment. This
suggested q plan of dividing the bust
ness section into fourteen districts
and contemplated a system Of circu
lating mains and hydrants In each and
in the stockyards and central manu-
featuring districts.
The cost Of the entire system was
set forth as $4,423,61s. Two principal
plans were outlined, one calling for q
system covering all the fourteen dis
tricts and the other including only
the districts where Fire Marshal Sey'
ferlich contends the installation
should not be deferred.
Two plans were submitted for the
stock yards and central business dis
tricts, one of them calling for five en-
gines supplying pressure over both
districts at d cost Of $l,072,000.
THE necessity for immediate action
is great" wrote the mayor In asking
that II be referred to the water com
mittee before II went to the finance
committee. Later he said he had nc
recommendations on the financial
problem, but thought It could be met
by the issuance of certificates.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-28

Local Transportation Committee.
Third door. North end.
Local Transportation Traction TX.
pert).
Third floor. North end.
Bureau Of Maps and Piats.
Fourth door. North end.
Mayors once.
Fifth floor. Center.
Municipal court-Nsw City Han.
Courtrooms. sth, 9th and 18th floors.
Meeting hours for City Council com.
mittees are 90 follows:
Monday - Streets and alleys.
o'clock: buildings. $3.50 o'clock.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-28
editorial and PERSONAL NOTES
Topics, with Some
Men of the Day.

exercise such power under a properly
constructed charter provision. II the
city has the right to regulate plumb
ers, to regulate engineers, to regulate
the electrical business. to regulate pawn.
brokers and the scores OF other busl.
ness enterprises and industries over
which It exercises unquestioned super.
vising powers, II certainly has a per.
feet right to regulate the banking bust.
ness, which IL Of far more Importance
than anything in the line Of business
In the city. because upon the legitimate
and honest business methods Of these
institutions depends the welfare Of the
entire city In its business and CONNER.
cial life. while methods Of a contrary
kind INDUCED in BY small. irresponsible
speculative concerns only results In
failures that involve injuriously the In.
teresta Of the entire community. How
often have we seen Il that the failure
Of one Of these little banks. started
upon insecure and irresponsible founda.
lions, and boomed BY fraudulent and
false representations, have dragged
down to ruin hundreds Of good, hard.
working, thrifty and deserving citisens.
The licenses Issued BY the examin.
Ing board, which, Of course, should be
composed Of responsible citizens and
able flnanciers. should bs Of q charac.
ter that would be absolutely prohibi.
tive Of all schemes and projects for the
establishment Of phony concerns Of this
kind.
This would be welcomed BY all sound
and responsible banking houses,
whether private or national.
The cutting down Of the number
Of police stations from forty.flve 70
twenty-five a. recommended BY the
council committee 10 q mistake. lt
will take protection away from the
people, weaken the moral influence
Of the police force and DO no good.
~
william d. Munhall would prove q
winner as the Democratic nominee for
Judge Of the Superior Court next
spring.
~
10y oFFicEs-NgW CITY NALL.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1912-12-28
CHICAGO. DECEMBER %, 1912.
FRED W. uPHAM.

Fred w. upham finishes long and
useful career in public life with the
close Of the present year.
Mr.. Upham as an alderman. and as
a member of the Board Of Review,
performed all Of his duties well and
faithfully to the best interests Of the
people.
He leaves the public service with
an unblemished record for honor and
integrity and he will long be remem.
bered as one Of the best officials Chi.
cago and Cook County have ever had.