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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
A Plea for Refinement in an Age
intoxicated by Spirit of the Rag

st. Marks outlook: Bishop Potter
used to describe one of the tenden-
cies of our age to us as the lust for
haste"-the ov~er-Weening desire to be
in perpetual motion. Another critic
says: 1T doesn't make much matter
where W are going to, so long as we
get there" Apart from this tendency
to haste and the indefinite. there is
another disposition of our time for
the new and the novel. 1t doesn't
make much matter whether the new
and the novel be artistic or beautiful,
whether they be wholesome or ap-
pealing to the finer tastes; it is suffl-
cient that they be simply new and
novel.
This is indicated in almost all the
forms of modern amusement. Now
and again some wise manager will
revive a play that stood the test Of
several years presentation a quarter
of a century ago, with the result that
thousands flock to see it. At the pres
ent time we are having a r%ecrudes-
cence of S~hakesperean drama. with
crowded houses" Now and again
some splendid, wholesome drama of
less distinction is revived with a like
result. Curious it. is. that only in
frequently the commercial sense, to
say nothing of the artistic, of those
who control the stage, discloses IT.
self in n of these r~evivals. At the
present time the forms of social en-
tertainment are so varied and utter
ly new that they change almost from
month to month. The modern dance,
for instance, however. ,grotesque. UNI
graceful or semi ~barbaric. 1t may be,
tOnnE If nnly II hn 1nyu II 1n1S
not matter that it be a form of ne
gro folk dance or ~'so-called cake
walk" so long as it is set to music
that has the rag element in it and
Is accepted by the patrons of society.
Here again it is the passion for the
new and novel. Some day there will
be a recrudescence Of the stately
minuet and of some of the legitimate
dances that were conducive to grace
and suggestive of decency in the days
gone by.
Our modern music is tinctured
through and through with this passion
for the new and the novel. Modern
songs are practically all alike; it mat
tiers little what the text may be, SO
long as the movement of the song has
about it the rattle and jolt of a trolley
ear or some other cumbersome and
noisy vehicle. Adeline Patti san her
self into the hearts of the American
people more through such old airs as
Home, Sweet Home and The Last
Rose of Summer, than she did through
the arias of II Trovatore, Lucia or
Traviata. We have seen a great acad-
envy of music with it's thousands sit
breathless under the spell Of one of
these old songs and rise in a frenzy of
delight to greet the singer at the con-
clusion. What a solace and satisfac-
ton 1t Is now and again to hear some
sweet, pure voice sing one of the old
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23

from the refusal of this country 20
take it's allotted share in the Boxer
indemnity.
The United States has always
stood for the open door in China and
has forced other nations to announce
the same policy. The five outside
powers are waiting for a good excuse
to get a strangIe hold on the almost
helpless nation. If this country can
not prevent this projected robbery, 1t
can at least loudly protest against
such a political crime, as well as
refuse to join in the footing.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23

works on Fifth street north, when he
missed old John. He looked about him
on all sides, but so far as he was con-
eerred there was no dog in sight
Then he softly said:
Where in the dickens has that dog
gone to now?' and again he looked
around.
One of his friends was standing
near and remarked.
What you looking for?" and lust
as Mr.. Leech was about to say, SMy
dog" he stepped on Johns tail and
the animal let out a wall.
All Fin said as he opened the door
and slid into the door Of his establish
ment was the word:
'Dimnation.' John had been reclin-
ing in the shadow of Mr.. Leech's
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23

Francis G. CaffeY, the new So
liCitOr of the department of agri-
culture. is heir to all the trouble
left him by his predecessor, George
P. MCCabe, whose efforts, with
those of DR.. Frederick L. Dunlap,
caused the resignation of DR.. Har-
vey w. Wiley. 1t will become his
work to enforce the law which DR..
Wiley failed to have carried into
the courts.
Solicitor McCabe with Doctor
Dunlap, constituted two- thirds of
the food inspection board Of the
department. Both resigned short
ly after President Wilson was in
~augurated. When in a given case
Doctor Wiley. the third member
of the board, announced a decis-
ion Doctor Dunlap and McCabe
usually voted against him and the
Case was not prosecuted. The
board of chemistry Of which Doc
tor Wiley was the head spent ST.
1907 8 in preparing evidence of
food law violations, OF about $515
per case for some 6,206 cases.
McCabe's charges against Doc
tor Wiley resulted in the recon-
"leIudtluI VI Attorney
Wickersham that ~''cOndign pun
ishment' be meted out to the
doctor. After a congressional in
vestigation the recommendation
was not carried out.
The policy of Mr.. Caffey has not
been announced, but it is believed
by the pure food advocates that
President Wilson will insist on
vigorous prosecutions of violators
of the pure food law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
II oRIN.

Back from the fields of the south
And the orange groves and the palm,
Back to the home of his youth,
Never forgetting his PSALM
Into the n%orthland again
The lOng-absent singer has come,
For the fields and the fallows are green,
And the streamlet is glad, that was dumb.
Back to the nest he forsook
When the bough was grown leafless and bare,
And the willow bent cold to the brook.
And the snow filled the air
Back to the old orchard tree,
Now white with its blossom and bloom,
Back with the yellow thighed bee
To the old nest at home.
And here he will build it again,
Forgetting the trouble that's past;
Against such a spirit, how vain
Is the threat and the roar of the blast!
Not mourning as l do, or you,
That the year must grow old,
Not caring, as we, that the dew
Must change into hoa% r-frost and cold.
From him l shall learn how to live
His song has inspired me today
No longer I'll seek to revive
The troubles and grief is passed away;
But with joy l will Welc ONE the sun
When the spring-time is here.
Nor grieVe when the su MINER is gone
Twill return with the opening year.
Floyd D., Rae.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
A Rule That Worked Both ways,

Ladies' Home Journal: When he
had carefully examined the shoes the
physician had brought in for repairs
the German cobbler handed them
back, saying: Dem shoes amt worth
mending, Doctor
Every well, Hans said the doctor;
then. Of course, ] won't have any
thing done to them"
We'll, but | sharge you feefty cents
already yet
"Why, what for ~"
"Vy, ven / came to see o de i'd
der day you sharged me tree dollars
for telling me dot dere amt holdings
der matter NIT me"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
In THE HOTEL LOBBIES

Fin Leech and his big dog, old John,
or as some called him Good old
Sour, are great companions. Fin.
weighs near the 400 mark. and John
is something under the 100 class.
Those who know Fin will remem-
Der that his frontispiece (meaning his
stomach) sticks out to such an extent
that he cannot see In front of him to
the pavement until his gaze reaches a
point about six feet ahead.
One day he was coming down street
and stopped in front of the bottling
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Recommended for a Good Reason.

c. H. Grant, 230 Waverly St,
Peoria, III. says: "Backache and con-
gested kidneys made me suffer intense
pains. Was always tired and floating
specks bothered me. Took Foley Kid
ney Pills and saw big Improvement
after third day. I kept On until en-
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ering. That's why I recommend Foley
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omy Drug Co. Fargo Drug Co.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23

With a bulldog under one arm and
a crate of eggs under the other, the
Industrious postman is not required to-
lift his cap in salutation as the fair
mistress Of the house comes TO get her
morning letters, 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
RUINED
LOOKS Of Her FACE
RESINOL CURED Her

louisville, KY, Aug. II, 1912: my
skin trouble began with pinlples, ana
they itched and burned, and kept me
always scratching, so that ] could not
rest at night: and they ruined h looks
of my face and arms Just as soon as
I heard of Resinol Soap and Resinoi
Ointment / began using them, ana
they gave me relief at once; the hrst
application stopped the burning ana
itching, and 1T made my skin cool ana
fresh -feeIing. Resinol cured me COM
pletely.' (Signed) Miss F. Mable Ed
wards, 1904 Stone Ave.
Boys Itching RFotehes Cured.
Omaha, Neb., Dec. 90, 1912;-"My
boy was broken out in red blotches
and they would itch him terribly. |
had to bandage him at night to keep
him from scratching the skin off, then
they would turn to big yellow testers.
l used different remedies for about
three months, but didn't get mucn
satisfaction. Three jars of Restnol
Ointment, with Resinol Soap, healed
the child entirely" (Signedl MRS.
George Blake. 2702 Cummings st.
Better proof, even than such letters,
is to try Resinol yourself and see how
quickly the itching stops and stubborn
skin or scalp eruptions disappear. For
free trial write to Dept. GOT, Resinol,
Baltimore, Md. Resinol Ointment n
Resinol soap are sold by all druggists.
-AdVt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23

avoirdupois all the time, but Fin
couldn't see him.
H. w. Hall, of Aberdeen, S. D., vas
a guest at the Waldorf a. day or two
ago and was most optimistic in regard
to conditions In his state. I'VE had
two or three years of rather hard
luck" said he, There was but little
rain and our crops were anything but
good, although the most of the farm
ers managed with the assistance Of the
banks in getting through, feeling that
the two or three years of hard luck
wouldn't always be the fate of the
state. This year, my brethren, there
is a great change. There is sufficient
moisture in the ground for all purpos-
eS and we have all taken heart again
and are feeling confident in the crops
that seem certain h coming fall.
Really conditions are looking exceed
ingly good and a great deal of the
seeding has already been done. The
people all appear to be most optimis-
tic over the prospects"
P. H. Rourke, Of Lisbon, former dis
trict attorney for the United States
court of the state, was a business Wis
itor to the city a day or two ago and
is of the opinion that the Southwest
ern roa in the spring schedule will
arrange for W passenger trains each
way each day on that line except Sun
day. If this is lone it will mean that
the people of Lisbon a come to Far
go in the morning, attend to business
here and then get home the same We
ming. AS it is now, the people must
leave Lisbon in the late afternoon, get
here about Z in the evening. remain all
night, attend to their business the
next day n on the third day take
the train back home, making a three
day trip Of what really should be only
a one day trip.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-23
GREAT NORTHERN.
In Effect March 16, 1913.

East Bound Trains.
No q. Oriental Limited. .....12:45 q. m.
sNo. Isl, Moornead Northern. $3.50 a. m.
EMO. IA, via Breckenridge.... 7:45 a. m.
No 10, via Fergus Falls -. 1866 a. m.
10, via Breckenridge. ....10:O0 D. m.
No. 80. via st. Cloud. ...,....11:20 D. m.
West Bound Trains.
8, G. f. Winnipeg. ...... 1850 a. m.
90, G. II. fast train...... 6:1O a. m,
sNo. 1876, Devils L~ake-Surray. 1880 a. N.
sNo. 341, Portland branch. $500 a. m.
No. III. g. =. Local. ........ 2:48 p. m.
No. J. Oriental Limited, $50. 6:15 D. m.
Trains Arriving.
cite up Eor the night
*No. 1876, Devils Lake-Surrey. 7:55 n w
No. IL, st. Paul-Fargo local. $3.50 = NJ,
enc. 10, Fargo via Breck.... 1920 4. m
enc. 100. Fargo-Crookston.. 9:30 x. m
sNo. 342, Portland branch. Gas 3. in
except Sunday.
CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE, q ST. PAM.
Trains Arriving From East.
NO. 4Vo 1880 u. m.
Mixsu train 6:45 p. n.
Trains Going East.
EsU. avV s.sssssa'ssssssss.s. 7:10 q. m.
train 1900 4. nj,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
waterloo Short On Funds.

Waterloo, Nov. 4.--City Auditor De
Con has held up the October pay roll
until he procures an opinion from
City Attorney Kenyon relative to
oyerdrafts upon the city finances.
Practically a hundred city policemen,
firemen and street employees were af-
fected. Failure to sign the warrants
promptly was caused by the fact that
the general fund was overdrawn $7,-
GOO and the October pay roll would
increase il TO $l2,50O. The loss Of
mulct tax, automobile tax and change
in listing and taxing moneys and
credits combined to lower the reye.
nues of the city below those anticipat-
ed when the last levies were made.
1t is estimated the city has lost $780,
600 from this source. City Auditor
De Con says he will ask a written
opinion either from the city attorney
or the attorney general ON what con
stituted anticipated revenues before
signing the November pay roll.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
Des Moines BARRIERS unlonize.

Des Moines, Nov. 4.-Barbers of
Des Moines last night took the first
steps toward the complete unioniza-
ton of their trade in this city when
their organization adopted a PROPOSE
ton which provides for ten-hour
work day. This will take the place
of the eleven hour day which has been
in vogue in many shops. Under the
new plan the employing BARRIERS may
work their men ten hours day and
to do this may arrange shifts so that
the men will go to work at different
hours. They cannot, however, work
their men later than s o'clock and
may open at 1880 o'clock. The s
O'Clock closing is a concession on the
part of the unionists. The previous
plan, which provided for a O'Clock
closing, was very Objectionable to
many employers and they gave it as
a reason for refusing to unioniZe.
With this concession the unionists
expect to have but little trouble in
signing up these shops.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06

home, No. 500 North Fl street, had a
surprise party of Halloween chaTac-
ter for their sons, Roy and Claude,
at which company of twenty-five
young people were entertained. Hal
lowe'en decorations abounded and
games and diversions appropriate to
the occasion occupied the afternoon.
Refreshments consisting of special
Halloween cookies with faces, made
for the OCCASION sandwiches, pump
kin pie, cocoa and candy. Prizes
were given the winners in a guessing
contest Leland Harold Hartman,
who is here from Des Moines visiting
his aunt, Mrs. James Lewis, was the
only out of town guest.
e: - =:
Miss Mamie Moore at her pleasant
home, No. 400 North B street, enter
tanned the membership of the Stitch
and Chatter club in their Halloween
season session and not counting re-
freshments, which were of an eXcep-
tionally nice character, she gave each
and every "Chattie" something to
think about and keep them occupied.
On the night OF October IL, 1913,
the members of the Alpha Alpha Sci
ence Club of o. H. S. gave their de-
parting president. Mr.. r. L. Barr, a
farewell banquet. At 7:15 p. m, a
crowd of this most worthy clubs
members marched into the dining
room of the Brooke Cafe. Here they
feasted on the following most palat'
able menu:
Tomato ConsOmme
Meat
Baked Potatoes Hot Cakes
Corn Rice
Peaches and Cream
Cake Ice Cream
Immediately following the feed,
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06

with X. Reed acting as POSTMASTER
occurred that embarrassing part OF
the program, known to all as speech
making. Every member of the club
was called upon to say something.
Then came the grand Farewell Ad
dress" by EXPIRES. r. +. Barr. He
expressed his regret on having to
leave Oskaloosa High school, espe-
| cially the Alpha Alpha Association.
which has been only so recently or
ganized, He begged the members
not to consider him as absent, for, he
said, his heart would always be with
the Alpha Alpha fellows, and asked
that they communicate with him fire.
quently.. After this speech Mr. Reed
made a few closing remarks and the
members individually babe Mr.. Barr
farewell and departed. Mr.. Barr
goes to Indianapolis, Indiana, wkhere
he taxes an important position in the
large vocational schools of that city.
We, of the Alpha Alpha Association
wish him the best of luck and sue
cess in his new place.-A Member.
Master James and Miss Pauline
Dewitt, son and daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. James A. Dewitt, No. 1870 c ave-
nue. east, entertained Friday evening
a Halloween company of half hun
bred little friends, ages five to twelve
years, at fancy dress party. Invita-
tions was in verse upon skull cards,
and most acceptances were made in
rhyme. Costumes were elaborate
and striking and made possible re-
markable party. Prize winners for
conspicuous costumes were Misses
Helen Wallet and Catherine Nash
for the girls, and John Crookham and
Junior Schee for the boys. Young
Crookham was a red devil with long
tail contrasting with the dainty and
pretty little lady from fairyland. Dec
orations of the Halloween order add.
ed to the scene, and what time the
boys and girls enjoyed! II was a
busy crowd from first to last. They
mad a wiennie roast on the lawn with
other courses served in the house
Then there was a souvenir of bon
bons drawn from pumpkin and for
tunes given out by real, for true
witch, making up an entertainment
that will long remain In the memory
of each participant.
| r. - - -
Eastern Star ladies gave most en-
Ijoyable social of Halloween character
at the Asylum Thursday evening thai
was enjoyed by large and wei
pleased company. Mrs. K. K. Gref'
was chairman of the entertainment
committee. 9ssaa
Mrs. j. f. Mcneil, Friday after
noon at her home, No. AIS High ave
niue east, entertained company o
ladies at a delightful one o'clocl
J luncheon and social afternoon, II
honor of her sister, Mrs. Barlow, o
. Springfield, Illinois.
- - =.
Chapter X, p. e. o. observed Fra
ternal Day on Saturday afternoon a
, the home of Mrs. II. l.. Spencer Thi
| meeting was the outcome OF lonl
/ cherished desire on the part OF the IL
cal chapter 10 have as guests an
members of one or more neighborinl
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
Do the Small Thing at Hand.

There are people who would do
great acts; but because they wait for
great opportunities life passes, and
the acts Of love are not done at all.
Opportunities for doing greatly sell
dom occur; life Is made up OF In
finitesimals. II you compute the sum
OF happiness in any given day you will
find that it was composed Of small at
tentions, kind looks, which made the
heart swell, and stirred into health
that sour, rancid film of mlsanthropy
which is apt to coagulate on the
stream Of our inward life. as surely
as we I'VE in heart apart from our Tel
low creatutes.-F. W. Robertson.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06

alleged attack upon a 10.year-old girl
while he was working at the state
farm under the house system, it be-
came known. John Pranger, veal.
thy Lee county farmer, conferred
with the states attorney here last
night relative to filing charges against
the convict, known as Hays. The
Pranger girl is said to have been
seized by Hays as she was returning
from school last Thursday He was
frightened away by the appearance
of a farmer after he had torn Che
girls clothing.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
CLUBS AND SOCIETY
Various Happy Occasions Among
Town and Country Folk.

The newly elected officers of st.
James Guild of the Episcopal church
were lat home" to the ladies of the
parish at the church Friday after
noon. After a brief business ses-
sion, coffee and doughnuts were serv-
ed, and a fine time was had by all
present. The hostesses of the after
noon. were Mrs. H. w. Gleason, presi-
dent; Mrs. J. H. Bennett, vice presi-
dent; and Mrs, Warren Kalbach,
secretary-treasurer. 1t was decided
to hold the annual Christmas Bazaar
at the church on Wednesday after
noon, December 10.
- -:--:.
The young ladies of st. Mary's
Guild of the ST. James Episcopal
church were happily entertained at
the home of Miss Clemmie Reynolds,
Friday evening. The home was
beautifully decorated with autumn
leaves and other evidences of the
Halloween season. Different games
were INDUCED in for entertainment
and light two course luncheon was
served.
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The Penn College Academy Third
Year class was entertained Friday ev-
ening at the home of one of their
members, Miss Lucille Reynolds The
guests arrived at the home in mask.
The usual Halloween games enter
tanned the guests for the evening. A
| light luncheon was served TO some
forty present. The crowd dispersed
at late hour voting Miss Reynolds
royal hostess. Prof. Anderson and
Miss Becker acted as chaperons for
the occasion.
Phil Kearney w. X. G. had a spe.
cial Halloween social Friday evening
at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. A. J.
Bass, corner North G street and +
avenue, and one of the happiest
of the evening took place. Attend
ance was above anticipation. Every
one but the hostesses, Mrs. Bass
Mrs. Henry Walling, Mrs. Rachel Ora
ham, Mrs Kate Woods, Mrs Bertha
Evans, Mrs. Anna Seaton and Mrs. A
10. Simmons, was in costume and the
measure of the enjoyment of the
crowd cannot be estimated, let alone
described, Special decorations O
pumpkin races and colors assisted IN
the scheme Of entertainment A cou
pie OF the faces we're set with cleo
trio lights for eyes and the erect car
be Imagined, especially when the
rooms were darkened. Prizes for. tn,
best costumes were awarded to Jas
Wadding, as a policeman, and yol
should have seen him!-and to Mrs
Lulu White, who was logged out al
an Indian maiden and with her darl
hair and eyes played the role to per
Election. Refreshments consisted o
pumpkin pie. doughnuts and coffee
Matte Hedden, Press Cor.
- -
MT and Mrs, L. ]. Mason at theI
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
Two Hunters Are Hurt.

Fairfield, Nov. 4.-Roy Keltner and
Tip Bell were seriously injured Sun
day while hunting, when c. F. Cook,
one of their party, accidentally shot
them. Mr.. Cook was raising his gun
to shoot at a flock of quail. He pull
ed the trigger too quickly and as a
result the two men were filled with
shot about the limbs and back.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
Beacon Car Started.

Street car service on the lnterur-
ban line to Beacon was again put in
to effect this morning by the COM
pany. The smaller of the interur-
ban line cars, No. IL, made the initial
"trip at 1920 with several Of the
company's new men as passengers
and operators. This is the first car
that has been operated to Beacon
since the elimination of the contro'
versy between the company and men
which resulted in the cessation OF re-
lations between them on Saturday,
October %.
The Oskaloosa herald., 1913-11-06
MhiskeY For Hog Cholera.

Lake Park, Nov. 4.-The value of
whiskey as a preventive and cure OF
hog cholera has been demonstrated
by Ferdinand Pabst. Mr.. Pabst had
lost forty animals and as many more
were i'll. when his mother, who had
passed through an epidemic of chol-
era in Germany, told him to use whis-
key. Not another of his herd has
died