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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
BUILDERS
MEET TOMORROW

The Fargo Builders & Traders ex-
change viii meet in regular monthly
session tomorrow evening at the ex-
change club rooms on North Broad
way. Secretary Leeby is anxious to
see a large attendance as there is
considerable business OF Importance
to be brought up for discussion.
At the exchange a number of new
plans and sets of specifications have
been placed on file for buildings to
be erected in the state this spring.
The dates for the letting OF the con-
tracts for several plans that have al
ready been announced have been
changed since notice was last given.
Among the new plans now on file
at the exchange are those for the new
ST. MichaeTs hospital at Grand Forks,
which will be erected at an ~approxi-
mate cost of about sac, 1000.
The dates for the letting of the
contract for the new Masonic temple
at Grafton has been changed to May
6, and for the Masonic temple at Cali
vim on May 1S. Another new set
plans received recently at the ex-
change is for an addition to the school
building at Armenia, the contract Of
which win be iet May q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
The COMSTOCK
Was OPENED
GUESTS AT MooRHEAp's
ELEGANT NEW HosTELRY EN-
TERTAENEo TODAY 1880 FORMAL
OPENING WILL BE MADE SOME
TIME IN FUTURE.

While Moorhead's new fireproof ho-
tel, The Comstock, is not actually
ready to entertain guests with all of
the frilis and fancies, Manager Ma
honey opened the doors of the new
house this morning and he is taking
care Of one or two guests who made
urgent requests, at least for sleeping
accommodations.
The first name on the register, un-
der date May !, is that of Moorhead's
oldest citizen, the venerable j. B.
Blanchard. The second named, really
the first bona-fide guest, is that of
F.. G. Gay, a travelling man from Kali
amazoo, Mich.
From the hotel Flagstaff this norm
ing was floated a large emblem of
the national colors as a signal that
the hotel was in business.
In the conduct of the hotel, clerical
force, ETC., Manager Mahoney is as
sisted by William Ledebore, chief
clerk; Horace Donaldson, night clerk;
George Lally, room clerk; Miss Alice
Ayers, stenographer; Miss Brandt,
telephone exchange: Ed. Fischer and
William Hart, first and second chefs
respectively; Mrs. Keavey, pastry
chef, and Mrs. j. Liscom, house
keeper. The head waitress will be
Miss Pogreboa, Miss S. Wolfe will have
charge Of the cigar and newsstand and
Lester Barrows will have charge of
swell grill room.
Today all hands wera hIsv rHttinqr
the office and other furniture in place
and some delayed material was being
unloaded. Manager Mahoney will be
ready to take care of the judge, jury
and attorneys who will arrive in the
city g Sunday for the opening the
the Clay county term of our next
Monday. Reservations were ordered
several days ago. A large U. S. OBJ
s~ervatory clock will supply patrons
with accurate time in the office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
RropmhalPa Report.

Liverpool, May 1.-The continued
pressure of Manitoba offers caused 70
decline here at the opening in the
near months with October Is higher.
Following the opening there was free
realizing and prices declined Il to q
with the principal pressure in Oc-
tober with London a free seller here.
The rain reported IN the American
wheat belt and the improved pros
poets and freer plate offers caused
the profit taking. The trade here is
Inclined to think that the American
damage has been over don and the
market appears overbought and that
the American advance discounts the
damage. At 1870 p. m. the market
was weak and % to u lower than
yesterday. Corn: The market OPEN
ed unchanged for May and 4 higher
for September. Following the OPEN
ing the American grade held firm
with no tenders while the plate grade
declined q on the free offers of plate
cargoes and parcels with a lower
closing in Buenos Ayres yesterday.
Buenos Ayres, May Wheat clos
cd dull and firmly held with a good
foreign demand and large actual
shipments. Corn weak ind Is to IN
net lower on the favorable weather
here and less firmness among hold
ers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
EXPERT TYPIST
TO VISIT FARGO

Parker G, Woodson of New York,
aged 16 years, one of the fastest
typewriter operators in the world and
the winner of a championship type
writing cup, will give a number of
demonstrations in the city of Fargo
Friday at the different institutions Of
the city.
The famous boy typist is on his
way back to New York from the
Pacific coast where he has been on a
tour giving demonstrations in the
largest cities of that portion of the
United States. The young man gives
his operations on the Remington
machine and will appear here at
Aaker's Busipess college, the Dakota
Business college, the A. c., Concordia
college in Moorhead, and other tnsti-
tutions.
The hours OF these different demon
STATIONS will be found in various mo-
tees that appear in this issue of The
Forum. The famous boy typist is re-
garded as n of the marvels of the
age in the typewriter sphere. He
writes rapidly in several different
languages, giving his demonstrations
in these tongues as easily as in Eng
lish.
Although Master Woodson has no
knowledge of the French language he
writes at the rate of sixty-nine words
a minute in the French tongue. His
demonstration here is for the purpose
of showing the possibilities of the
touch system.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
CROOKSTON winner
Against Two Harbors in State League
Contest, Team Now to Meet
St. Paul in the Final.

In the state league contest for The
Journal cup to be awarded to the
high school excelling in the art of de-
bate Crookston was given a unani-
nous decision, last night, against the
school at Two Harbors. The subject
was for and against the establish
ment of a system of parcels post by
the government.
This was the semi-fnal contest, the
winner taking the affirmative the fol-
lowing being the speakers: Leslie Lee,
Walter Baumgartle and Harry Syl-
vester, coached by Mrs. Charles f.
Gray. SO far there have been four
debates and last nights winners have
won in each instance.
The next contest will be the final
to take place at the state university
when Crookston will meet the Hum
boldt high school of st. Paul.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
THE MURPHY FUNERAL
obsequies for Thos. r. Murphy Held
This Mornina-Last Rites Large
ly Attended.

Amid solemn chanting and prayers
of his church all that was mortal of
Thomas F. Murphy was tenderly con
signed to it's last resting place in st.
Joseph's cemetery, this morning the
last rites being attended by a large
number of his friends and citizens
generally of Moorhead.
At 8 o'clock a requiem high mass
was sung by Father Gerard at st.
Joseph's church and following that
and the body taken to the cemetery for
interment. There was a profusion of
floral tributes sent toasthe bereaved
wife and children. one a beautiful
emblem sem by the Elks of which
fraternity Mr.. Murphy was a MEM
Der. One of the funeral party was
Mr.. Tiel of Euclid, MINI, a relative Of
Mrs. Murphy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
THOSE
WHO DO The GOOD

Very seldom does a speaker receaVs
tl,a applause at Fargo college that was
rendered Rev. MI. Walters OF the FlfsS
Methodist church following a brslliant
chapel talk this morning. Mr.. Walters
has become very much interested - the
Young people of Fargo and has never
missed an opportunity to help students.
AS lecturer for the M. A. r. 3 clup ne
has become very popular among the
Young men of the city.
Rev. Mr.. Walters made a. grand ap-
neal for the beautiful in life, and Q
things which are done for pure love-
not for pecuniary gain.
"Today," said Rev. Mr.. Walters we
hear SO many s~ympathizing with the
farm boy who goes wrong in q CITY,
the girl who wanders astray, and the
drunkard, but we are apt to forget the
persons who have not fallen. Let us
not forget to give. them credit who are
going about each day scattering suns
shine and doing beautiful deeds"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
EAST i D NOTES.

Fergus Falls is likely to lose her
band for the reason that the members
seem to have lost interest and will
not attend the ~rehearsals which have
been called by the conductor.
Judge Taylor is at Fergus Falls
trying a number of court cases and
expects to be there only a few days.
M. r.. Nyman, chairman of the
state board of automobile examiners
Is at Detroit conducting a state ex-
animation of c~hauffeurs. Yesterday
the examiner vas at Crookston where
forty drivers and employees took. the
examination Whichs is framed to be a
thorough test Of the applicants abil-
lty to AXE charge of a machine. The
examiner calls attention to the state
law which says that all auto 7ehicles
must carry a white light at the front
and rear Of the machine during the
night time and the penalty for vio-
lation is no laughing matter.
The pastor and scores of the MEM
bers of the Methodist church at Fer
gus Falls have arranged to attend the
general conference meetings of the
church at Minneapolis. ..
The evening paper at Crookston is
hot foot after auto speeding and
dogs-it wants none Of them and has
a loaded gun 70 support its policy.
They are arresting people at st.
Cloud who turf their chickens lose,
thus causing annoyance and loss to
people who have gardens.
A number of students from the nor
NAL and high school were entertain
ed socially at the Presbyterian church
at noon today. Refreshments were
served.
Mrs. William Russell. has gone to
Laurel, Mont, to make an extended
visit with her sister at. that place. 3d.
Mrs. Tufts entertained the ladies of
the Congregational church union this
afternoon. i -...
The fire department. reports only
n fire loss, and that 81 insignificant
one during the month of April.
The Minnesota BARRIERS examining
board is likely to be put out Of bust
ness on account of continual dissen-
sions within the membership of the
board.
The first bond payment for. the new
school building will fall due July /,
1918, $4,000, and after that there will
have to be annual payments of about
$4,000 annually until July l, 1882,
when the last bond of $4,000 must
be paid.
Cashier Costain and family have re-
turned from a visit to Stacey, MINI.
Horace Donaldson has returned from
a business trip to Montana. He says
all the fields between here and James
town resemble huge sheets Of rich
dark velvet.
Cashier Lofgren and J. T. Johnson
of UIen were doing business in the
city today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
DEPOT
Hearing Before Judge Mills of Rail-
road and Warehouse Commission
Yesterday.

Pursuant to notice about forty
farmers of Lawndale, Wilkin county,
appeared before Ira B. Mills, chair
man. and G. e. Elmquist of the Min
nesota railroad and warehouse COM
mission last evening, to urge that
passenger and freight depot facilities
be established at that point. Senator
Marden presented the case for the
people interested. J. D. Sullivan of
ST. cloud, attorney for the Great
Northern, was also present with the
superintendent of the division. The
statements made were to the effect
that Lawndale was the oldest n
most prosperous farming community
in Wilkin county, but for some reason
it had been left without depot facili-
ties and had to depend solely on
! trains stopped by signal. The freight
! and passenger receipts from this
| stopping point amount to about $4,000
a year. Al station with a custodian
lis asked for so that the people can
have leaving and arriving convent
ences, at least la the way or shelter
| and to learn to some degree when
J belated trains will arrive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
bid NOT RECOGNIZE
HIS HwABERDASHER

Many and various are the amusing
stories attributed to Abraham Lincoln
and like all good story %tellers, ne pc
came the butt. of many funny yarns
himself. 1t is told of him that at one
of his early public receptions, a man
came up and shook his hand. Ihe
man proved to be his shirtmaker, but
Lincoln did not recognize him, ana
told him So.
20" said the man, II made your
shirts"
In the noise and confusion, Lincoln
did not exactly understand him, but
with his usual desire to make every"
body feel welcome, he turned to his
secretary who stood near and said:
Here, Mr.. Hay, I want you to meet
Major Shurtz.''
1t was some time before. Mr.. Lin
coin could be made to understand that
the MAJ did not claim to be Major
Shurtz, but that he had said, Il made
your shirts" which sounds very much
the same.
1t was Lincoln who said that the
most important book in the library is
the Bible. Lincoln was a great stu
dent and much of his learning came
from what we term every day" books
The Bible is one Of them, and now
that The Forum offers such an oppor-
tunity, everybody in Fargo should get
the new illustrated Bible. See the large
display announcements from day tc
day and you will at once recognize the
necessity for coming into possession OF
one of these beautiful volumes. Then
turn to the certificate on still another
page of this issue and you will find
out just how you can get this mag
nificent work, on practically your own
terms. .
Don't lose another minute-they are
going fast. Clip the certificate anc
present it with six others today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
MARKET COMMENT OF THE DAY
Evenina Grain Letter.

chicago, May Wheat: The mar
ket opened generally easier, ruled
strong during the early session. weak
ening toward the close, with the July
deliveries showing greatest strength,
particularly as compared with the
September. This was due largely 70
lack of new buying power in the Sep
TENDER, and the buying Of July and
selling of September. Northwestern
markets, after ruling easy early, show
ed pronounced strength, but weakened
again toward the end of the session.
The market has again assumed one
Of a trading character, but we con-
tinue to believe that the long side, is
by far the safer one and advise pur-
chases on good recessions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
TO Divide OFFERING
Tabernacle Collections Friday to Be
Divided Between Salvation Army
and Glad Tidings.

Special collections will be taken at
the Billy Sunday revival meetings at
the tabernacle Friday afternoon and
night, which will be divided between
the Glad Tidings mission and the Sal
walton army.
All the friends of these two insti-
tutions in this city will be glad to
know the good purpose for which the
two collections of that day will be
devoted and it is expected everyone
who can will contribute as much as
possible to these two worthy causes
that are doing so much good in the
city of Fargo. i." -.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Late Events

The daughters Of Rebekah met
Yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Matt
Siegel at her home on Fourth avenue
south for the purpose Of organizing a
social club to be known as the Re-
bekah Sewing circle. A very enjoyable
afternoon was spent and a delicious
luncheon was served by Mrs. Siegel
and enjoyed by all.
J. Fl. Grady has returned from a
weeks business trip in the twin cities.
During the absence of Mrs. Arvold,
Miss Ethel George Of the Fargo high
school has kindly consented to tell
stories from Hawthorne's TangIewood
Tales each Thursday afternoon at 4
o'clock to the children at the library.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Shows Report.

Shamrock. Mo. May Wheat
prospect very poor and large per-
centsge is planted to other crops.
Oats seeding completed. No corn
planting.
Waterman, ILL.,, May 1.-Oats seed
ing completed and coming up fine.
Van Buren,, Mo, May Wheat
looks we'll. No corn planted yet.
Yelton, Okla, May 1,-Wheat small,
but doing we'll.
Springfield, Mo, May Wheat is
very spotted and will make less than
an average crop. Corn ground not
yet ploWed.
Clear Water. Kans., May IA large
acreage of winter wheat is being
plowed up for corn in Sumner coun-
ty. Balance of the crop thin and
weedy. Bartlett Frazier Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Moorhead Department
LIGHTNING BOLT
KILLED 4 HORSES

a large barn on the farm Of John
Connolly, near sabin, was struck by
lightning during an electric storm last
night, and in addition to causing con-
siderable damage to the monster
structure four Of the most valuable
horses on the farm were killed out
right. .aa
Fortunately the building did not take
fire. but reports say that the structure
was badly splintered. 1t Is said that
the loss is covered by insurance. Pre-
ceding the accident there had been
one or two down pours of very heavy
rain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
CHESS PLAYERS MEET
Local Enthusiasts viii Have Mix up
State Champ TO Meet All
Corners. -

Fargo Chess players will gather at
room 81, Huntington block, Thursday
evening, at 8 o'clock sharp, Attorney
Robinson, winner Of the Washington's
birthday tournament, and consequently
state champion, will play all corners
simultaneously, after which a general
mix-up will occur. All chessists are
welcome and urged to attend. Bring
your board and men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
coNcoRpIA |
lParker g. Woodson.l

If you r interested in speed on the
typewriter we would be glad to have
you at our school between the hours
of $3.50 to 10:3O Friday morning, when
Parker C. Woodson, an expert from
the Remington Typewriter Co., will
give a demonstration of touch type
writing. , p
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
CHARITIES HELD
AN ELECTION

The Associated Charities board yeSS
terday elected the following ohcers'
President-Jotln S. Watson.
Vice President-William D. Sweet.
Secretary-Wm. Ballou.
Treasurer-Herbert L. LOOMS.
In the reports that were submitted
there was a statement of a gratifying
increase in the use that the citizens
make of the employment bureau. A
summary of donations and henevolence
for the winter shows the large utility
of such a clearing house as the cnar1"
ty organization offers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Fishing Season Opened Today.

The season for river fishing in Min
nesota opened today Atlarge number
or local anglers have their reels oiled
up n will cast their lines in the
favorlte fishing holes along the big
stream. Any Kind Of game fish may
now be caught with the exception of
bass. The bass fishing season opens
in Minnesota on May 20.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
coNcoRDIA COLLEGE,
$3.50 TO 1880 FRIDAY, MAY 3
Barker C. Wondson.N

An expert typewriter operator OF the
Remington Typewriter Co., of New
York City will give a demonstration of
speed touch typewriting for the bene-
fit of the students and ex-students at
the above named hour at this insti-
tuition. All interested cordially in
vited.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Hangs Himself in Jail.

Emmetsburg, Ia, May 1-Wm Brun-
dage, a Iaborer, aged rs, hanged him
self in the county jail here yesterday.
He was awaiting action by the grand
jury for resisting an officer. His par
ents live here. =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Live Stock Rsoaints.

Chicago. May I.-Ho. $4,000; left
over, 9,463; prospects, 5@1Oc lower;
light. $7.S5@7.S0; mixed, $z40@7.90;
heavy, $7.4O@7.90; rough, $7.40@760;
cattle, $4,000 steady to 10c lower;
sheep, $4,000 steady.
Kansas City, May Hogs, 10000;
cattle. 5000; sheep. 5000.
Omaha, May Hogs. $4,000; cat
tie, 1900; sheep, $500.
Bartlett Frazier Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
New York Produce.

New York, May New York but
ter steady, unchanged, specials "a,
extras 33H, firsts 32h @33.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
GRAIN QUOTATIONS.

chas. E. Lewis & Co., Grain and Stock
Brokers, Morton Block, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
LANG INFANT DEAD.
Infant of MIR. and Mrs. George Lang
Dead.

The newly born infant of MI. and
Mrs. George Lang of 412 Ninth street
south, died this morning at an early
hour and the funeral will take place
quietly tomorrow. Undertaken Dough-
erty prepared the little boy for burial.
Mr.. Lang is employed at the Ford
Motor Co., on N. P. avenue.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-05-01
Market Letter,

Market-Weak to Is cents lower.
Veal calves steady to Csc higher.
Stoekers and Feeders.
Feeding steers, 900-1150 lbs. .$4.2506.15
Stock steers, 100000 lbs.... 3.5O@5.50
Stock, cows and heifers. go, 2.5O@4.25
Stock bulls. .............. 2.75 @4.40
Market-Weak to Is cents lower.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-10-10
SEVEN KILLED IN
RAILROAD WRECK
Daughters Of Anthony Brady,
Traction Mdgnate, Dead.

westport, Conn, Oct. B.-After
working all night tearing loose the
charred and twisted mass Of iron and
debris that had been four parlor cars,
engine and baggage car, composing
the second section of the Springfield
express, officials Of the New Haven
railroad stated that they were not posi-
tive that the death list would not ex-
coed seven. or the injured in the hos
pital some may die.
The revised list of the dead as made
public by the officials of the road was
as follows: Mrs. F. G. Ransom, Albany,
N. Y; Mrs. James G. Brady, Albany,
N. Y; Mrs. K. Palmer Gavit, Albany,
N. Y, daughter Of Anthony Brady;
Miss Mary hamilton, Albany, N. Y;
George L. Clark, engineer; Joseph l..
Moker, fireman; Mark Wheeler, mail
clerk.
Mrs. Brady and Miss Hamilton were
daughters Of the late Judge Andrew
Hamilton of Albany and Mrs. Gavi.
and Mrs. Ransom were the daughters
OF Anthony l.. Brady, the traction and
gas magnate, and were members OF
the funeral party that had attended
the funeral of Patrick Garvan, Hart
<ord.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1912-10-10
Finn A MOST LIBERAL GIVER
Contributed 100000 to the Roosevelt
Campalqn Fund.

Washington, Oct. 2.-William Finn
OF Pittsburg testified before the senate
committee investigating campaign
funds that he had personally contribut.
cd 80 per cent of the money for Colo.
mel Roosevelt's primary campaign In
Pennsylvania. He gave $l02, 900 to
the fund, of which $4,000 was spent
In Pittsburg.
Mr.. Finn declared he would produce
TO the committee j. G.. Slain, a man
who, without his authority, had signed
Films name to a telegram to the
Standard Oil company asking support
for a seat in the senate. This was one
Of the kilograms produced by Senator
Penrose when he madc his sensation
oil charge against Finn.