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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
EIutn News.

Elgfn, N. D., May 27.-To The
Forum: Elgin has just been treated
to a two days steady slowly falling
rain. Crop conditions are accordingly
No. / and everyone is wearing the
broad smile.
The election to bond the town for a
good school building carried by a good
majority and accordingly our educa-
tional progress will be cared for.
Mix Strohscheim, a man living ten
miles north of here pleaded guilty to
a charge of criminal assault on the
~8-year-old daughter Of John F. Schultz.
We have not learned to date what
sentence he drew from the court. but
it is hopeful that he will get a strong
one.
Elgin is one of the North Dakota
towns to be famed by a visit Of the
demonstration train from the agri-
cultural college at Fargo. This is to
visit US at an early date in June.
Many of the farmers in this vicinity
have been visiting the county seat
lately to make final proof OF citizen
ship and become true sons of Uncle
Sam. Cor. E..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
From The HiekeyvIIIs Clarion.

Constable Ezra Bibbins has sworn
out a warrant for Anse Frisby our
popular and congenial banker, bekus
the latter refuses to put a muzzle on
the iron dog out on his front lawn.
The constable says the ordinance pro-
vides that all dogs shall be muzzled
and don't specify whether they shall
be fish, flesh, fowl or iron or anything
else. Squire Purdy upholds the con-
stable and Anse may have to apply
for a change Of menu.
Hank Tumms says he has been
readin' quite a bit lately about shirt
sleeve diplomacy, but the only kind of
q shirtsleeve diplomacy he ever heard
Of was trying to get his wife to let
him eat dinner in 'em.
In a very short time now we shall
know whether the man who sold us
a short and ugly.
Hank Tumms' son Willie who went
to Chicago, writes home that he is
learning to be a taxidermist. Uncle
Ezra Harkins says a taxidermist is
a Teller that runs a taxicab, and Hank
says he always knowed that kid of his
would manage to get himself killed
somehow.
One thing I wonder at is what hap
pens to all Of the spring poets dur
ing the rest of the year.
Miss Pansy Tibbitts has accepted
a lucrative position with The Hickey
Vile Clarion. Miss Tibbitts will write
the Advice to Mothers column.
Whno fhav have Iilla1 a Far,, 1.nna
people. that war down in Mexico will
get u be almost as serious as one Of
our own Fourth of July celebrations.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
aae~s
eWTubercuEOus Remedy
Based ON Medicine

TO say that a specific exists for the cure
Of Consumption Is perhaps too strong 3
sgeretnent, but In Eckmanss Alternative we
nave 9 medicine that has been the mean
o. saving many a life to years Of useful
ness. n In permanently benefting q
large number OF Consumptives.
Any diet that keeps a Constructive well
nourished is the right one, but what u
going to improve the p~atient7 Eckman'f
Alternative is a medicine for the treatment
OF this disease which has been found bene'
nctal In a large number Of cases. Wt
prefer to let you hear what such people
say. Investigate this case:
30 Savannah ST., Rochester, N. K.
Gentlemen: On June 3, 1907, l wa
operated upon for Tubercular perttonitist
and my physician CAV me mp as hope
less. I was then urged by d priest tc
take Eckman's Alternative, which ] did
! began to improve and steadily gained
in health and strength, and am absolute
IL cured"
lSigned AfadaviD EDNA FINER.
Ecknan's Alternative is effective in Bron,
chitis, Asthma, Hay Fever, Throat and
Luna Troubles, and In upbuilding the
system. Does not contain poisons, opiateS
or habit-forming drugs. For sale by The
Meredith Drug Co. and other leading drug
glsts. Ask for booklet telling of recoveries
ana write to Eckman Laboratory, Phila.
delphia, Pa, for additional evidence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
The Annual Massacre.

Just about this time each spring,
The weather does the same old thing.
It rises in its frigid might.
And kills the peaches over night.
The pessimists arise to howl,
And curse the climate good, and
growL.
The outlook's always mighty bad,
And each spring is the worst we've
had.
There's not a pear tree or a plum
That has not been put on the bum.
If this thing didn't happen, it
Would not seem like old times a bit.
The grape crops toted to it's bier
Fifteen or sixteen times a year.
But still enough Of it escapes
To keep us well supplied with grapes.
The oldest mar cannot recall
A single gladstone spring when all
The fruit buds were not somewhat
chilled
And all the summers prospects killed
But, following this sad refrain,
The fruit crops always born again.
For after the last rites are said,
The stubborn thing just won't stay
dead.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
MAY %. 1919.
THE 0 | |

Just now there is q great deal of
agitation over the short ballot. Its
advocates have a strong argument in
it's favor when they refer to the If
teen-foot ballot in New York state.
The North Dakota ballot-while not
that long-is decidedly cumbersome
and confusing, even to voters of aver
ase intelligence.
Two arguments in favor OF the
short ballot are that the new plan
would greatly simplify the present
methods-and that with the elimina-
tipn Of the multiplicity of candidates.
the voters would be better able to dis
criminate as to the fitness OF those on
the ballot.
There is no denial of the truth of
these contentious. The confusion of
the ordinary ballot in this state-es-
pecially at the primary election-is
generally conceded.
There are many people who regard
the cure for the existing evils.
The only way to shorten the ballot
is to reduce the number of Offices vot-
ed for, The only way to accomplish
this is to make many Of the positions
appointive-instead Of elective.
Oregon, for example, proposes to
elect a governor and a state auditor
and permit the governor to name the
other state oficials as a cabinet-sim-
liar to the manner in which the presi-
dent Of the United States selects his
advisers.
The opposition to the short ballot
arises from the appointive suggestion.
The voters-while deploring the length
and confusion of the ballet-are jeaI-
u Of any effort to rob them of their
prerogatives. They have been aceus-
toned to elect their ofhcials and they
hate to abandon the rights they so
long held.
The danger Of permitting a governor
to make his appointees is pointed out.
The chief objection would be the CEN
~tralization of power. The cencentra-
ton of authority would make the gov
ernor the dominating factor in the
state. He could build up a machine
that would be welI-nigh invincible.
His control would be absolute. In the
hands of an improper person 1t is not
difficult to imagine to what extremes
the abuse of this power could be r
ried.
II such a change were to be made
there are several safeguards that are
essential. Cine would be the absolute
restriction of a governor to one term
so he could not p~erpetuate himself. It
is also quite likely that many people
would become advocates of the recall.
The Capitalization Of authority nec-
essary 70 gain the short ballot would
be inimical to the initiative and refer
endum ideas, now gaining a stronger
hold IN the people. The very plan OF
the initiative and referendum is to add
to the worries of the Voter-and
lengthen, rather than to shorten the
ballot.
The necessity Of Improvement in the
present balIoting system is apparent
It is equally important that the re.
forms necessary to bring this about
must not tend too greatly toward q
centralization Of power-and run to q
monarchial. rather than to a demo.
cratic form of government.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
FLOOD PREVENTION.

For some there were conven-
tons held in Fargo and Grand Forks
to discuss methods of flood prevention
in the Red river valley. The people Of
this part OF the state, who repeatedly
lost their crops. made the question a
vital Issue for awhile.
Just now there is a national interest
taken In hood prevention and he re-
cent high water on the lower Missis-
sippi has caused the agitation. Mo-
only is the public discussing the mat
ter and the press filed with articles
on the ~subject-but congress is ac-
tually showing a disposition to do
something.
The solution Of the problem-as
outlined sorne weeks ago in The Fo-
rurn--as the control OF the waters al
the tributary streams. Necessarily ii
will require many millions Of dollars
to effect this--but it is generally con-
coded that the expenditure would ID
wise.
The Mississippi river is 3 national
affair. ITS waters are under federa
supervision. There are engineers d
ability who win be able to devise plan.
to eontro tha spring rush Of waterl
ana prevent the devastating Hoods
IL congress provides the funds.
Tae aggregate damage this sprinl
excseded AL other years The proper
tn losss reached s10.oOo.oO The los
Of life ii said To be between 400 ars
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

5000. The number OF homeless IL
around $4,000.
Added to this comes the danger of
dread ~epidernics caused by the waters
that have broken through the levees
and inundated the country for miles
back in the lowlands. 1t is a breeding
ground for typhoid that may u q
loss OF life far in excess Of the number
who were drowned during the nood.
The most rigid sanitary precautions
must be taken and strict regulations
enforced to keep down an appalling
death rate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28
ddN. TIL
.THEsMoNEENJ
our Idean 81 ! Good rims.

Our Ideas Of a Good Time.
Beating the microbes out Of car
pets.
Trying to md . full set Of shirt but
tons.
Hearing your friend talk about his
cute youngster.
Trying to remove a catsup cork with
a nutpick.
Trying to md the leak in a single
roof.
Tying down a mules tail so he can't
sing.
Smiling for a photograph without
looking idiotic.
Painting q picket fence.
Waiting outside for your wife to try
on shoes.
Reading proof on q Russian railroad
accident.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

dignihed and above petty abuses and
Islander.
Mr.. Hanna will return to Valley City
this evening and leave for his home at
Fargo tonight. On Monday he will
again set out to make other counties,
it being his aim to visit each county
before the primaries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

A Harvard lecturer that
women talk too much. 1t needs no lee
turer, come from ~phiIosophic depths
profound, to tell as that. What Is
more, women will keep ON talking to
the end of the chapter, long after Leo
turers have ceased from troubling and
the critics are no more.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

There n.y:, was a time wner peo-
pie appreciated the real merits OF
Charaberlain's Cough Remedy more
than now, This Is shown by the In
crease In sales and voluntary testi-
monials from persons who have been
cured by 1t. II you or your children
are troubled with a cough or cold
give it a trial and become acquainted
with its good qualities. For sale by
all dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

An American woman has won the
distinction OF being the first Of her
sex to pilot an aeroplane across the
English channel. This leadership Is
In keeping with the record of her
countrywomen.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

A statistician tens us that this
country imports 10000 tons Of chalk
annually, but just how much Of it is
used by miIxmen we = unable to
learn
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

Valley City Times Record: Declar-
ing that he will Islander no man nor
make any personal attacks against his
opponents, Cong. Il B, Hanna has
opened his campaign for the governor
ship of North Dakota. He has started
his tour of the state making personal
trips to every section of the districts
he visits. seeing the voters personally
and putting the question up to them
fairly without n spirit of bitterness
against those who have been making
every sort Of personal attack upon
him during the past few months.
Mr.. Hanna has stated that he be-
lieves in the fair and openmindedness
Of the voters and that they are not in
sympathy with the methods that have
been so much in vogue, that of tearing
down the reputation of every oppon-
emit; making political warfare through
every possible channel. He will have
none Of this he says. for he Is against
trying to rise through running others.
Voters who are seen by Mr.. Hanna
are told Of his record in the state leg
islature and senate; how he fatherec
such bills as that which prevented de-
structicn OF farm buildings upor
~homesteads when the owner was fore.
| ed to be absent; the law requiring al
ditorg certificates as to taxes before
deeds could be admitted to registry
making land purchasers absolutely
safe; how he opposed the effort to In
vest school funds IN farm mortgages
and secured the first reduction Of In
terest on farm loans: the enforcement
Of the pure food law and scores OF kin
bred measures. everyone OF which has
proven OF inestimable good to ths
| state.
According to Mr.. Hanna he will en-
ter the campaign strictly upon his rec
| ord and will give his side OF the case
fairly and honorablys emitting am
statements which would tend to be dt'
rect or indirect attacks upon the gin
cerity or honesty Of his opponents.
IN the places he has visited Ia thi.
county he has steadily pursued THU
course and seldom mentions the names
OF other aspirants Tor the g~overnOrshiI
unless they r brought Ia the discus
sion by others.
Above AL other things MIR. Hanna j.
insisting that THE campaign shall b
taEEE 49, NAtE
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-28

That New York woman accused %
killing her husband with . pair Of
scissors seems suspected OF being q
regular cut UP.
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killing her husband with q pair OF
scissors seems suspected OF being q
regular cut up,
ARCHITECTS.
HANCOCK BROS, ARCHITMCTS. Of
nces Douglas Building. 1a3 Broadways
ACCOUNTANT.
WALTER THOMEO N-MXpERw 40
~countant. Phone 500. lS&1 Fourth Ave.
que south. Eargcs y. 2.
MILLER, HENRY r., ATTORNEY AND
Counsellor at Law. Over Fargo National
ROBINSON, ]. a, ATToRNnx AT Law.
612 Eront street. Fargo. Practice In aIs
courts. Eax cases 9 specialty.
TURNER, n. r., ATTORNEY Al Law.
Onaces In Edward Building Bxoa1ways
Practice IN all courts.
BEAUTY PARLORS.
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pcdy. No 100 Broadway. Phone 70&
DENTIsTs.
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PHYSICIANS.
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Physician. deLandrecis Blocg.
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ices In the Stern Block.
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recla block. ONCE hours xpom 5 to 3
49,
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a. Nichols Physictans and Surgeons eos
front Street,
surgeons Cos Front street.
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physician and surgeon. Edwards block
Fargo. N. ..
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UNDERTAKEN.
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VISITING NURSE.
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DIR. J. i. SAVAGE PHYsIOIAN ANn,
surgeon COS Front street.
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DRs. DARRoW q WRIBLR. deLEND-
recia block. Once hours Gcom 8 to 3
New-York tribune., 1912-12-03
WOMEN'S JURY AGREES
AFTER MEN DISAGREE
First in Kansas Court Opens Deliberations
with Prayer, and After All Talk at
Once Awards Plaintiff S ,2OO

women escorted by a woman bailiff, re-
turned to the court room. The room was
still crowded with spectators drawn by
the novelty OF the scene. About half were
women.
Judge G.. p Aikman asked the women IL
they had reached verdict. we have
your honor" replied the forewoman, Mrs.
Riley. She gave the written verdict to
her husband, w. l.. Riley, regular court
bailiff. The clerk of the court then read
the verdict. II awarded the plaintiff 81, ,2O0
damages, based on the alleged misrepre-
sen,ation Of a quarter section of land in
Cove County.
A year ago the same case was tried
before a jury of men. 1t could not agree
on a verdict.
After the women were excused they
went at once TO the clerks office to claim
their Jury fees-si for each juror.
Some of the jurors wore their hats
throughout the trial. Their first act was
to request the removal of cuspidors from
the Jury box. J. F. Darby, court re-
porter for twelve years, said that the
women followed the evidence with more
interest than had ever been shown by a
jury OF men.
Il do not regret my experience, Tor
there is a valuable lesson In jury SER
vice." Mrs. Foulks, one of the jurors. ex-
planned.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-03
BAGS, FANS AND BOUQUETS.

An opera bag is a necessity. for where
else can one carry the vanity case. the
opera glasses, a handkerchief or fan?
The bag should at least hormanize with
the frock. and, If possible should match It.
II is very easy matter to make these
bags. and yet there is a knowing little air
about them that marks them as the prop
erty of one versed in the art OF gowning.
The bags Of metallic tissue, with their
trimmings OF narrow lace and silk and
chiffon flowers, are quite French and
pretty. One effective bag is fashioned
from god and green changeable taffeta
with q deep band Of metallic tissue, the
top OF which is finished by a narrow
gold laca, caught at intervals by clusters
of tiny chiffon flowers in dull pinks and
lavenders. Another in a changeable pink
and yellow coloring in a soft silk, is
trimmed with festoons OF the narrow gold
lace outlined with tiny wreaths of
flowers. Others are composed entirely OF
the mesnllic tissue. One sparkling little
affair OF opalescent satin is covered with
lattios work of the same chanSeabie
beads. Which dance in the light.
The E.aded bags are quite as much In
favor as during former seasons. The
quaint olCtimey designs have been some
what superseded by more ambitious pres
entations OF scenes from Venice Black
velvet bags embroidered in the cut steel
beads and those in white suede embroi-
dered in the gold beads are non-committal
enough to be carried with almost any
frock.
novelty Of the winter is the bag just
large enough to carry the fan. These
long oval shaped bags are fashioned from
the metallic tissues or from a pretty deli
cately toned silk, ornamented with the
French flowers and narrow frillings or
lace.
Tiny fans of ivory sometimes find
resting place in these silken bags or
one of the little Empire fans with court
scene from Versailles. Vying with the
fans OF net generously showered with Sc
quins and crystals are those or ostrich
mounted on tortoise shell and ivory.
For the corsage there are bouquets OF
every description. The newest have the
popular yellow and brown tones which are
particularly lovely In the velvets. Orchids
are combined with liles-of-the valley: the
blossoms OF grandmothers' gardens are
tightly punched together, Just as in the
old days: large sprays are topped with
lilies with velvety petals and silk stamens:
and a rose of opalescent tulle Is bordered
with tiny silver beads-all these bloom In
the artificial garden beside flowers OF
metallic tissue.
New-York tribune., 1912-12-03
FINDS FOOD A PANACEA
Mrs. George Kerr Addresses
Progressive Economic Club.

The Progressive Economic club gave, in
conjunction with its first regular meet
Ing. an informal reception 70 Mayor Gay
nors Terminal Market Commission IN the
Hotel Knickerbocker last night.
In speaking of the purpose Of the cluo
Mrs. George Kerr said:
We have definite purpose. That is the
lettering OF all civic Housekeeping condi-
tons. Ii seems to me that We snail De
able TO accomplish much, especially IN the
matter of food, its care and distribution
10 the people
Tell me what is at the bottom ot me
white slave" trade, the burglary and the
girl who spends her evenings IN the
eets-hOmelessly, peThaps-lnStead OF
In her home. Is II not food? The desire
Ior it2 Hunger Is il not true that the
gi~l who goes home from work TO a hot
well cooked IL plain meal, is more likely
10 remain at home and read and ENJOY
her family. or at least attend respec-
table dance instead OF tramping the
streets?
Borough President G. ". Miller of The
Bronx also sRke. He said there should
be a market somewhere below 18th street
10 provide FOR the day distribution and
consumption and another above West 5Oth
street to DO the same for the night busi-
ness his idea was TO start with one
market and then learn from its defects
and good qualities how to build and man
age the others
New-York tribune., 1912-12-03
WOMAN ARGUES OWN CASE
Defeats Sisters Attempt to
Have Her Judged Insane.

Mneola, Long Island. Dec. 2.-Arguins
her own case before Justice Kelly In the
Nassau term OF the Supreme Court this
morning, Miss Helen l.. Piguet not only
convinced the court and jury that she
was competent TO care for her estate. but
also that she was able to dispense with a
lawyer.
The action to have her declared ncom-
petent was brought by her sister. Lydia
s Piguet. who said I'm her complaint that
her sister was forty years old, unmar-
rled. and a well-to-do resident OF Wood
bury Long Island.
The complainant says her sister has
been OF unsound mind since 1858 and that
she was an inmate Of the State Hospital
for one year. but was discharged at the
end Of that time as improved. The COM
plainant also declares that her sister was
constantly talking religion, insisting her
religious blessings had been taken from
her by her enemies.
Justice Kelly asked the alleged incom-
petent what she wanted to do with her
money, and she replied that she wanted
10 give It to the poor. She also gave her
ideas Of religion.
The lawyer for the complainant told
Justice Kelly the reason she was incom-
petent was that she wanted to give her
money to the poor and did not dress In
the style OF the day but insisted in wear
ing old fashioned clothing. The court
rather tartly replied that lots OF people
were at large who did that. The jury de-
clafed the woman perfectly competent to
manage her affairs.