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Piano instruction

Mrs. Frances d. Shafer. former pu-
pil Of Herr Prof. Barlh, Berlin. Ger
instruction. Residence. $50 Brighton
Advertisement.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27

by UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONST
SOFIA. March 27.-The war Office
announces that General Ivan off is NOV
ing the siege guns from Adrianople to
COnstantinOple and will demand the
city's surrender. If it refuses he viii
lombard it,
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27

Seed potatoes, sound at ood, $40
per sack. Do what you like with
them. AT kclly's Nursery Advertise
ment. If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27

Kelly keeps the besi M ryrry'htu-
in his rne-ornamental stock. garded
ana flower seeds, bulbs. etc. aifal.2
seed the best ever. kellys Nursery
west nf pOstof1ice. e.-Adverfisement l'
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27
Don't Eornet

Mrs. w. +. Cox, music teacher. cor
ncr 9th and Olive. Ve.-AdVeriiSempnt If
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27
MOVING ON CoNsTANTINoPLE

amount to a good many thousand dol
lars in the course of year.
Imperial Valley press., 1913-03-27

cued five women, who leaped into the
water as we approached.
AT Clinton street we found two girls
who had stood in water to their waists
for eight hours. One died in the boat
Thousands of refugees are forced to
dying. The only chance of rescue is
~ small boats, but these are hardly
able to live in the swirling waters"
TOLEDO, March 27.-The collapse of
the immense Lewiston reservoir above
Dayton threatens to pour millions of
gallons of water into the city. The
United Press correspondent wires:
There is absolutely no hope that the
wall will hold. Everything is in chaos
COLUMBUS, March 27.-General
Speaks of the Ohio National Guard has
aInounced that a relief train will start
for Dayton today, carrying food and
members of the legislature
a score are known to be dead here
and 200 are missing. 1t is believed the
death list here will reach 100.
INDIANA
INDIANAPOLIS, March 27.-The
floods in Indiana are slightly subsid
VIII cause another rise. Relief work
ers are as yet unable to reach Lafay-
cite, kOkOmo and Wabash. The eX-
tent of the disaster at Peru is still
uncertain. It is reported twenty
cOrpSes from Peru were rescued after
floating to LoganSport. Thousands
have taken refuge in churches and
school houses Fifty men in six life
boats from the life saving station at
Waukegan, Ill, have reached Logans-
port.
Because of the chaotic conditions as
a result of the flood, martial law has
been proclaimed here. The situation
Is grave. A famine threatens the city
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
HELLSTRON BACK
FROM CAPITAL
PASSAGE OF EMERGENCY APP
PRECIPITATION BILL FOR INVEs-
LEGATIONS OF RAILWAY SAFE
TY DEVICES DREW FORMER
WARDEN TO WASHINGTON,

Frank c. Hellstrom Of Bismarck.
secretary Of the American Safety Steel
a Co., returned this morning from
a trip to Washington, where he has
been on matters Of Importance at the
United States patent office and other
matters following the passage Of the
emergency appropriation bill in con-
gress In October. which clothes the
interstate commerce commission with
authority to investigate the latest
railroad safety appliances with the
view to their installation for the pro-
lection Of human lives in railroad
travel.
Il am very much gratihed with the
results Of my trip" said MI. He'll
strom in commenting upon it on his
arrival in the city today. Congress
passed in October this measure which
vests the interstate m COM
mission with the right to make in
vestigations Of all safety appliances
and max recommendations for their
installation on the railroads so as to
attain a greater degree Of safety. of
human lives in transportation.
This bill carries with it an ap-
preparation for such Investigations,
which is also a valuable. feature in
connection with it," continued MI.
Hellstrom. 1.-THE, eastern press seems
to regard 1T as n Of the most pro-
gressive and advanced steps congress-
has taken since the present admins
tration began
THE emergency appropriation bill,
passed in October, clothes the inter-
state commerce commission with the
right to investigate all the safety ap-
pliances for railroads which safeguard
human life and traffic. Since the
numerous wrecks on the New Haven
and other roads of the country, this
question Of the inefficiency of the rail-
roads is n which has agitated the
whole country. ~.
The press in general has taken it
UP. Editors Of the nations biggest
dailies have given much space in inn
pressing the need Of more safety ap-
planes on the railroads. Congress
took up the bill and passed it without
delay. A part Of my time while I was
gone was given to the study of this
new law and the general impression
seemed to be that it meant much for
u new safety rail.
During conferences 7 had with a
number OF prominent men, influential
with members Of interstate commerce
commission, I vas reliably informed
that 1t Is the commissions intention
to proceed forthwith to make these
Investigations and that our safety
rail would be among the first safety
devices to be examined. In fact, 7
was asked to Immediately submit our
rail to the commission for such ex-
animation. We will comply at the
earliest possible date"
The first annual meeting Of the
stockholders Of the American Safety
Steel Rail Co., will be held in Bis
marck on Tuesday, Jan. s. The meet
Ing will be called by Pres. F. Fl. Hit
ner of the corporation in the Offices OF
the company and will adjourn to the
assembly rooms Of the Bismarck Com
mercial club for the transaction Of
business.
In speaking of other features Of his
visit to the national capital, Mr.. He'll
strorn stated that Washington was ex-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
TELEPHONE DEAL
OF IMPORTANCE
TRANSACTION PERFECTED
WHEREBY TEN TELEPHONE
EXCHANGES ARE TAKEN OVER
BY NORTHWESTERN COMPANY
GIVING ROOM TO IMPROVEMENT

A telephone deal involving ten local
exchanges has recently been a%nnounc-
ed. The Central Union Co., disposed
Of its lines to the Northwestern Tele-
phone Exchange. The local exchanges
involved are in Wimbledon, Dickey,
Marion, Leeds, York, Minnewaukan,
Sanborn, Adrian and Esmond.
There will be little change in the
local affairs Of any of the exchanges
but all will be under different general
management and as a result the long
distance service out Of those towns
and between Fargo and those towns
will be greatly improved by direct
physical connections.
The transaction had been hanging
fire for some time. The Central Union
was one of the strongest OF the inde-
pendent telephone organizations In
the state. Because Of improved con-
nections the residents Of the towns
involved r enthusiastic " the new
ownership.
1t Is reported that despite the re-
cent decision of the American Tele-
phone Co. of which the Northwestern
is a part, that other consultations are
probable in this state. These will be
the completion Of plans long under
negotiation and generally approved by
the patrons in this state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
WOULD GIVE TO .
NEEDY FAMILY
SUNDAY SCHOOL OF FIRST CON-
GREGATIoNAL CHURCH TO GIVE
MATERIAL ASSISTANCE TO
CHILDREN IN POOR ClRcUM-
STANCES. .sM

The Christmas tree exercises at the
First Congregational church will be
held on Wednesday evening at z
o'clock in the church auditorium.
In connection with the exercises
superintendent Riley asks assistance
for a family whom the Sunday school
authorities are DESTROYS Of aiding.
Anyone having spare clothing for the
children of this family will confer a
great favor by bringing 1t to the
church at 3 o'clock on Wednesday.
The boys Of the family are 8, 10, IL
and IL years Of age, and the little
girl Is III years old. Clothing or shoes
to ft any one of these Ave children
will be appreciated. The committee
is also DESTROYS OF securing sufficient
money for this family to buy them a
real Christmas dinner, and to have
some money left Owe for their future
needs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
PARCEL POST IS
WELL HANDLED
IN SPITE OF TREMENDOUS RUSH
OF BUSINESS AT FARGO POST
OFFICE YESTERDAY, MAIL WAS
HANDLED QUICKLY AND SENT
OUT AT ONCE.

The efficiency Of the Fargo post
office department was demonstrated
yesterday, when In spite of the enof-
NOUS rush Of parcels, both incomin
and outgoing, the days business was
cleared, ready for shipment at,'10:3o
o'clock last night. l.
Yesterday the stamp sales were the
largest in the history Of the Fargo
office. All day crowds stood at the
windows with arms. loaded with par
cells, waiting their turn to mail gifts
to friends and relatives. Three win
dows were In use, and eight or nine
clerks were at work, weighing, maxi
ing change, and stamping parcels for
shipment.
In the majority of cases, the public
has shown an understanding OF the
proper way to pack and wrap par
cells for safe shipment, and this great
ly aids in the efficiency Of the service
The outgoing parcels are being nan
died in the basement, where q room
has been equipped with racks to
Five wagon loads of parcel post
packages went out last night to train
No. 10, eastbound on the G.. n. Five
more wagonloads went to train Nc. 8,
e~astbound on the N. P. And wagon
load after wagon load went to the
various other trains, to the locals and
to the through trains on all the roads.
And it is estimated that the incom-
ing mail yesterday amounted to W
large carloads. This was handled at
once and the office was practically
cleared this morning. About IS clerks
are busy taking care Of the Christ
a rush, and, though the quarters
are somewhat crowded for the rapid
handling Of the large number Of par
GELS, there has been no deplay so far,
and there is no prospects Of any de-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23

ceedingly quiet just now and not as
many politicians were in the city as
n would expect to find.
Praised President Wilson.
"It Is a noticeable thing about the
general sentiment that seems to pre-
vail in Washington in regard to Presi-
dent Wilson," resumed Mr.. Hellstrom.
ct never heard one dissenting voice
raised against MIN nor any of his off,
cial acts while I was there. Even the
republicans nave only praise for him.
He has a great influence over the peO-
pie Of the east who believe in his
integrity, patriotism and sincerity.
I don't know Of another president who
has taken such a hold On the people
as has Woodrow Wilson.
IT spent an exceedingly pleasant
hour with Secretary of State Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan is more than optimistic
over the success Of the administration
and the country's outlook.
Also / had very pleasant visits with
Postmaster General Burleson, Secretary
of the Interior Lane, former Governor
Folk Of Missouri who is now solicitor
general of the state department, and
others.
Saw Treasurer Burke.
Governor Burke extended me a
warm greeting when I called on him
at the treasury. He took me through
the department and showed me some
Of the new devices which had just
been installed for the washing Of old
bills. 1t was very interesting. The
governor always seems glad to see
his friends from North Dakota.
Another important conference I had
was with Mr.. Belknap Of the inter-
state commission, who will
have charge Of the federal investiga-
tons of railroad safety appliances
under the provision of the emergency
appropriation law, passed in October.
81 am glad to be back home again
and to spend Christmas in Bismarck
with my family" concluded Mr.. He'll
strom.
The former warden leaves the city
this afternoon for the state capital.
He expressed himself as being great
ly satisfied with his eastern trip and
especially with mis- visits at the patent
Office. On his visits to the senate, Mr..
Hellstrom was deeply impressed with
the brilliance of Senator Owen Of
Oklahoma.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
SCHOOL

Aaker's Business college Is the only
school in the state Of North Dakota
which Is a member Of the National
Association of Accredited CONNER
cial SChools-there Is a reason. A
membership in this association means
that the courses offered are UP to the
standard, that the business methods
n management are strictly honor
able, and hat the school has quail
fed as a first class business college.
Would you not rather attend such a
school?-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
ABLAZE FROM STOVE

Fire broke out this morning In the
home occupied by E. Moriue and
family, S22 Third street north. The
house belongs to A. S. Hogan.
The fire is supposed to have started
from the kitchen stove. The kitchen
was quite badly damaged, but the
house was saved. -Four chemicals
were used in extinguishing the blaze.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
A TELEGRAM

From a big Montana company to Da-
kota Business college says, "Send $50
female ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS quick,
Don't write just send good one" In
effect. that is what scores Of business
men are saying every day-note the
tone of confidence-it means some
thing to pupils-publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
TWO MORE SITUATIONS.

Two more big firms hired Dakota
Business college pupils this morning
to begin on Dec. 20 and Jan. 2. The
fact that most Of the best firms hire
D.. B. c. people almost exclusively
proves it's efficiency. Take the silent
advice Of business men in selecting a
school-publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
The Sundberg Co.
Jewellers
.72 BROADWAY FARGO, N. D.
o. r. Sullivan, Prop.
WARNS AGAINST
TINSEL CARDS.

The p~ostoffice department wishes
again to warn people against the send
Ing OF tinsel cards, unless enclosed in
envelopes. The p~ostoffics department
some time ago mad a ruling against
he sending of these cards without en-
velopes. as they ann be handled rap
idly, and the tinse1 scratches the fin
gers of the postal clerks, and may
cause poisoning.
In spite of the warnings, many peo-
pie have evidently forgotten. and large
quantities Of these cards have. been
mailed at the Fargo office, and other
quantities have been received In the
incoming mail. In some Instances,
transparent envelopes have been used,
and the stamp placed on the card,
within the envelope. Inasmuch as the
stamp cannot then be cancelled, cards
mailed in this way cannot be sent. 1t
is hoped that this added warming will
help to insure the proper sending Of all
such cards In envelopes properly A&
dressed n stamped.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
FOR SALE SEED CORN

Acclimated Northwestern dent, pick
ed early In September and dried under
my w supervision; took first prize at
Cassefton corn show. Write for samples
and prices. H. r. Pence, Mapleton, N. D.
-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23

Want you to buy your handker-
chiefs, neckwear for men and m
Partisan ivory, kimonas, bath robes and
all of waists. dresses and furs
the last day before Xmas. at Blacks
Advt. d
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23

The recoverable copper content Of
the ores produced in Arizona last year
was more than. !, 900, 900 poands a day,
a new high record.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
Horaes For Sale,

Horses For Sale.
Several head of heavy horses and
drivers for sale, or will exchange for
cattle. George d. Brown. Wild Rice.
N. D.-Advs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23

You can not make a mistake when
you buy your Christmas wants at
Black's.-Advt. ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
Victor ictrola

The largest stock Of Victor Vic
trolas in the state $500, $500,
$4,000, $4,000, $500, $4,000, $4,000,
$4,000. A complete stock Of rec
ords, including the latest. Easy
terms.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23
President Wilson.

ceedingly quiet just now and not as
many politicians we're in the city as
one would expect to find.
n..;..I n...;AAnA NM.InAn
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-23

James w. Foley, who has been
Governor Hanna's private secretary
the past year, has resigned and left
Sunday for Los Angeles, which here
after will probably be his permanent
home. It Is said Clarence zeigler will
succeed Mr.. Foley as the governors
secretary. Zeigler is the governors
confidential clerk and was his private
secretary the o years MI, Hanna
was a member of congress.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
Birdman May Fight Duel.

Cairo. Egypt Dec. S.-There may be
a duel between Vedrines and Roux, the
rival sirmen, as a result of the recent
flight to Cairo. When Yedrines was greet
ed by Roux, the former struck the latter
Roux today challenged Vedrines to fight
a duel Tho trouble Is said to be due TO
anger on the part of Vedrines, because
he says Roux asked the Turkish authori-
ties to refuse assistance during his
flight across Turkey.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
ADVANCE Shown
OF S40,OO0,OOO
Big Increase in the Assessed
Values of Property in
District.
WORK NEARLY FINISHED
Must Be Completed by Next Monday.
Rapid Changes in Last
Three Years.
WORK NEARLY FINISHED

Figures made public yesterday show
that the triennlal assessment of prop
critics in the District, now nearing COM
values Of about s4o.oOo.0 600.
Tentative reports ISSUED from the Offices
of the assistant assessors show that the
total assessed value OF District realty will
be about SSs0,O0o.0oo. The principal in
creases. it is said. will be on properties
in Fourteenth street, Avenue OF the Presi-
dents, and Massachusetts, avenue ex-
tended.
The assessment must be completed, un-
der provision of the law, before the first
Monday in January. During the rest of
this week the assessors will be occupied
with the valuation OF several details not
yet covered.
Assessor w. P. Richards said yester-
day:
"AII sections of the suburbs have been
affected, as there have been rapid changes
during three years Ia suburban de-
velopment and in land values.
business Section Changes.
"In the city, changes have been chiefly
in the business section, particularly be-
tween Seventh and sixteenth streets. and
running from B street north to H street
Here valuations have been increased in
varying proportions throughout the sec
ton, and will amount TO an addition of
several million dollars.
Through the residential portions of
the city very slight changes have been
made, although there are yet ma
changes that will come about during the
period OF appeal when the board will
confine itself strictly to investigation Of
old structures.
''Thr board has been handicapped
throughout the assessment period by
lack of field help, and a thorough in
vestigation OF building values in par
ticuIar cannot be made until more field
help is supplied through action Of Con-
gress.
while the amount Of increase has not
been totaIed. 1t probably will exceed $40
OOo.OOO which is subject, however,
either TO decrease or increase during
the period of review. Increases In the
county have not been confined to any
particular section, but have followed In
about the same proportions through all
the sections-that is, northwest, north
east and southeast"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
sailor on Trial for Arson.

Boston, Dec. SO.-The trial of John AL
bert Fish, a civil engineer of New York.
and Boer war veteran, on charge of
arson on the high seas, which began today
in the Federal Court, is said to be the
first under the statute governing such
cases. The indictment alleges that Fish
set fire to his auxiliary schooner yacht,
the Senta, on Edgartown, the night of
October ., 1910. The yacht was destroytd.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
ALLEGED "Poi.on Pen" Arrest.

Oakland. Cal. Dec. So.-A five-year
search for a woman who is alleged to
have written hundreds OF letters to pro-
fessional people OF this city defaming the
characters of prominent women, and
sending letters to others demanding vari-
Gus sums OF money on pain of death in
the event of refusal. ended last night
when detectives arrested Mrs. Mary l.
Christman, wife of a plumber. She Is
said to have made a complete confession.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
VATICAN STRIKE THREATENED.
Gardeners Want Either Higher Pay
or Fewer Holidays.

Rome, Dec. 3O.-Pope Plus is today fac
ing a threatened strike within the Vati-
can. This time it is tho gardeners and
the museum keepers. Their demands in
volve the alternative OF either raise in
nay or the abolition OF holidays.
All of these employees get 20 cents
a day, except on holidays, when they
draw nothing As there are seventy-nine
religious holidays in the year, to say
nothing of Sundays, the employees insist
thew have real grounds for grievance.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
Pioneer suirreEi.t 4, peaa.

Englewood, N. J.. Dec. 3o.-Mrs Lille
Devere Blake, ons OF the pioneer suf-
fragists in the United States, died here
today, aged 7& Mrs. Blake had been IN
for several weeks at Lynwood Lodge
Of infirmities incident to old age For
more than 90 years she had worked for
equal rights"
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
Extra Pay for "Tru.t, Employees.

New York. Dec. So-The United States
Steel Corporation will shortly distribute
its annual bonus to its employees The
amount is expected to be close to $2.OOo.-
900 as against s1.5Oo.0OO in 1912 and 81, go
900 in 1911. In the past year employees
have also received increases in salaries
aggregating 81, 10000 annually.
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31
"Gen., Jones ON Another Hike,

New York, Dec. 9O.1"Gen." Rosalie
Gardiner Jones, and her new army of suf-
fragists, this afternoon completed their
plans for the hike to Albany, which be-
sins at 9 a m, New Years Day, The
efnS expects to hike the 15o miles in
The Washington herald., 1913-12-31

seven days. The army will carry a
request to Governor GIynn to permit
women watchers at the polls in 1915, when
the vote Of suffrage question will be cast.
Evening journal., 1913-12-02

ports show that there Is a lncls Of har.
mony in the department and that there
is friction and disrespect for authority,
al Of which shows clearly to my mind
that some. expert should 20 over every
thing from the top TO the bottom"
A general discussion then followed IL
was brought out that high class man
was to be secured and that in order to
avoid local influences it would be best
TO secure an out of town man. For such
a man Council would pay the bill. IL
was made plain that Council did not ex-
pect the commissioners TO decide upon
the man before the meeting this after
noon, but that at that time they We're
to be informed as 20 whether the COM
mission would comply with Councils
request as embodied in the resolution
Mr.. Kane remarked that continuous
editorials and cartoons served 10 demor-
alize the police force. Mr.. Bowers agreed
with Mr.. Kane. The conference then
became love feast. and each official
present agreed with the other that the
proposed plan was the best thing that
could be done, and TINT all should work
together for the general good. The con-
ference also developed into n discussion
of conditions in general in which houses
OF ill-iame and clubs selling liquor
without n license were mentioned, but
these subjects were not pressed.