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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
MAKING AN AMERICAN NILE.

y Carol L. Riker, an engineer. has
suggested a plan for the control of the
Mississippi river that would make it
the American Nile, and perhaps solve
for all time the problem Of the sur
plus water. This plan is now before
congress in a resolution calling for
ran Investigation Of it's merits. The
war department engineers pronounce
kit an Interesting and fascinating pro-
posafs"s 81. =, -'t
Mr.. RfSers plan calls for the con-
domination of a strip of land ten miles
wide on the west bank Of the river
for q permanent spillway. Levees are
90 be built on both sides of this spill
way. In dry seasons the strip will be
used for agriculture and stock raising,
but no homes are to be built there.
In time of floods the water will not
he confined to the river, but will be
spread out over this drainage area
and find its way unimpeded to the
gulf.
The cost Mr.. Riker has estimated TO
be only O. fraction of the cost Of the
leveesy which break with every serious
food, causing enormous damage The
project might be made se1f-support-
Ing, Mr.. Riker, believes, by dividing
this ten-mile strip into two sections
with a dyke in the center. In times
of ordinary food the fve-nile strip
would care for the water, leaving the
other half Of the drainage territory
In crops. Then by shifting from one
side to the other just enough food
water could be run through to deposit
a rich coating of alIuviaI material
with each high water period.
The needed land could be secured
Tor a comparatively small sum at the
present time, because 1T is not desfr-
able on account Of the dangers Of the
foods, though the soil is about the
most fertile In the world. The in
crease lii the value Of the adjoining
lands once redeemed from flood danger
would a the cost OF the improve
nlent.
With the Panama canal machinery
turned TO this work and such changes
made iii the plan as the array ersia-
GERS and as experience might suggest
rpurss of tho work, and with
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
MONDAY, MAY 10, 1918.
CIVIC PRIDE.

New York city has appropriated
$4,000, 900 for the purchase Of property
Df that value to provide space for a
great civic center. This amount pro-
@ides merely for possession Of the
Sand. The buildings now on the prop
arty must be razed and the site grad
+hd. Then New York proposes to be-
gin the work of erecting structures,
Beginning with the marvellous Roman
Ssque courthouse, and with others of
Squad Eagalness to follow
It$is one Of the most ambitious and
1fSost4T schemes for municipal improve
ahnent eyer launched in the United
States. tits said that when the entire
hcheme is carried out New York will
nave accomplished the most wonder
tkul, the most magnificent and the
sostlisst city establishment ever en-
Aered upon in any part Of the world.
This scheme of Improvement has
Dong been in contemplation by New
York and the details of the improve
%snent and the magnitude of the idea
h~ave+kept pace with the growth of the
city. New York promises to become
Ghe largest city in the world. Ameri-
cans, by their extensive travels, are
3earning that a city maybe large with
put being great, and New Workers
have become especially impressed
with the idea and hope to make it the
greatest as we'll as the largest.
America has grown so fast it has
not had time to think very much along
any but utilitarian lines. But through
out the nation there is growing up a
new civic taste and a civic pride that
promises better things. This new line
of thought is taking concrete form in
New York.
The Forum believes that there Is
need for the development of this spfr-
1t throughout the west and it hopes to
assist in developing it in Fargo and
North Dakota. Fargo has, "a bright fu-
ture ahead. Now in it's early years Is
the time to foster a spfrit of civic en-
terprise that will be willing to build
for the future,
Not long since a Fargo architect
deplored the spirit in which MANY
public buildings are erected, especial-
ly business blocks. The architects are
not to blame. The man who proposes |
to erect he's structure calls in the ar
chitect and outlines to him the rough
plans. The architect makes his pre-
liminary plans. When the man who Is
to build sees them, he throws I'D his
hands.
Cut out that facade work, and
~thoseHcolumns and'those arches" he or
ders. What do you think l want, an
ornamental monument? This is to be
a place to do business in, it's not going
to be a church" So the architect
"cuts out" most OF the features that
would have made the structure dis
tinctfve, and Jour plain square walls
are stuck up.
It would be a great thing for the,
Fargo Of twenty or thirty years from
today If at this time there would be
generated a spirit of civic taste and
pride, that would work to make Fargo
q city Of real beauty and distinction.
as well as: of. commercial supremacy,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
Man
TALKS PLAINLY
SUPERINTENDENT WATKINS or
THE NORTH DAKOTA ENFORCE
MENT LEAGUE SAYS CLUBS
AND ORGANIZATIONS MUST
OBEY THE Law.

To The Forum. An incident hap
pening in Fargo known only to three
persons. inspires the following: That
any body Of men banded together in a
fraternal order. association or COM
mercial club should claim any right to
evade or violate a law of the state or
should do SO simply because they are
not be prosecuted or who expect to be
let alone because they are an organ
ization for public good are acting be-
meath the dignity and the honor to be
expected Of such organization or Of
worthy citizens.
There are several fraternal orders
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

on the flour Of stacking wheat or
shock threshing. =.
1t is interesting to note hat when.
equal amounts are taken of hard
spring wheat flour, hard winter
wheat flour and soft wheat
flour that the hard spring wheat flour
of North Dakota produced the larg-
est loaf. The results Of the recent ex-
periments on wheats, flour and baking
quality are being prepared for publ
cation by the U. S. department Of agri-
culture. =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
CERTIFYING QUALITY.

Advertised goods are goods the
quality of which has been certified.
The public looks at them much as it
looks at a certified check. 1t knows
that good money has been put into
them, so that the merchant has faith
that they will prove satisfactory.
Under these circumstances, adver-
Using is the determining factor that
convinces the questioning mind. The
buyer argues that If the seller has
faith enough to subject his goods to
the scrutiny Of advertising publicity,
If he has faith enough to spend money
telling people about them, he must
have tried them out thoroughly, and
must know positively. 1t regards any
knowing deceit under these circum-
stances as uncomfortable.
AS a result of this public attitude,
the merchant understands hat his
faith and reputation are staked on
the fulfllment of his advertising
pledges. That is why modern adver~
Using is so very truthful. A lie in
an advertisement would mean a peck
of trouble, while a lie over the counter
would be known to but one person.
When a merchant disposes Of q line
Of good through advertising. he is
careful to let the public know what
the real value is, so that there shall
be no comeback.
Thus buying advertised goods is
buying under the white light of public
scrutiny. The merchant goes shares
with you on your purchase. You have
bought his wares but he has paid
down the cost of the goods and the
cost of advertising to buy your salts
faction. When you buy under these
conditions, you know something about
what you are getting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

The Fargo Forum and Republican is
published every evening except Sunday
avenue and Fifth street north. Fargo.
N. Il.
subscription-The Fargo Forum and
Daily Republican, by carrier, 15c per
per year. The Fargo Forum and Week.
" Republican, 81 per year Single cop
les, sc. Subscribers will find tho date
TO which they nave paid, printed oppo-
site their names on the address slips.
Address all, communications to The,
Forum Publishing Co.. Fargo. N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
Usual Destination.

Judge. Garage Keeper. Looking for
your d sir why, your chauffeur
took II out and went for q joy ridet
Owner. Ring up the hospitals.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

To relieve her from pinching want,
the New York courts have increased
the income of a 1~5-year-old girl from
$12, 900 to 100000 a year.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
Notice Of stookhoIders' Meetina.

Notice is hereby given that the
regular annual meeting OF the stock
holders Of the Fargo Loan Agency,
of Fargo, North Dakota, for the cleo
ton of directors to serve for the ensu-
ing year, and the transaction of such
other business as shall come before
the meeting, will be held at the prin-
cipal office and place of business of
said company IN Fargo. North Dakota,
1918, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.
j. w. SMITH,
President.
Attest: Jno. D. Farrard,
Secretary.
MAY IL. 49, &c, June 2. 1870 --
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
Al Great Differences.

Life: Traveller ehastily1. Porter,
have I got time to kiss my wife good
bye?
Porter. How Tong have you been
married?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

The great calamity in Omaha was
quickly o~vershadowed by the terribly
disastrous foods in Ohio. Great suf-
fering and sickness from colds and x
posture resulted. L. Poole, 2217 Cali
fornia ST., Omaha, writes: MY daugh-
ter had a very severe cough and cold
but Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
knocked it out in no time" Refuse
substitutes. Economy Drug Co., Fargo
Drug Co.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19
GREAT NORTHERN.
Im Inject March 10, 1S1S.
Eaaf Rannd Trnina.

East B0Und Trains.
No. q, Oriental Limited ......12:45 a. m.
aNo. 131, Moorhead Northern. $3.50 d. M.
EMO. IA, law Breckenridge.... 7:45 a. iii.
No. IL, via Fergus Balls 1855 d. III.
10, via breckenridge. /. . . 10 :UU b. m.
No. 80, via st. Cloud. Z. . .11.20dn b. hi.
West Bound Trains.
8, g. F.-WinnipeB 4:50 ii. m.
No. 29,, @. II. fast train. ... $40 m,
sNo. 1876. Devils Lake-Surrey. 1880 ii. nj,
Emo. 341, Portland Branch. ... 500 d.. III.
No. Ill, G. X. Local. .... 2:40 b. IN.
No. /, Oriental Limited 6.15 o., IA.
grains Arriving.
(Tie up for the nlght.), }5
sNo.196. Devils Lake5Surrey 1855 b. M.
No.ll, ~. PauI-haaTgo Local. SEQ ID. m.
aNo. Is, Fargo via Breck. $40 x. III
NNo. 1870, FaTgo-CrookSton !. $40 e. n,
aNo. 342, Portland Branch... 6:36 Is. nj
Except Sunday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

The New York man. who was di-
from his artist wife and de-
,clared marriage was a failure, evil
IDENTIFY was not aware of the fact that
he was also welded to art.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

CHICAGO, MINIATURES ii sT. PArtv.
g#s#0a& 4& a#E&823H 4@ER ----s# EEStf8 4IHG#T#&6tE T|~ -
TrsiHs Arriving From East.
so.a40S ~. ...#. 49,. I. . 1880 3. M
Trains Going East. IS
Mo. a0Sp "a 4. M. 7:10 b. Hill Hi
Mixed Train ...-.. $50. !. .s. 200 d. m.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

Carson Press: "A good country road
is always to be desired and is a source
of comfort and pleasure to every
traveller. Good roads attract popula-
ton, as well as good schools and
churches. Good roads improve the
value of property, SO it is said a farm
lying five miles from market, con-
nected by a bad road is of less value
than an equally good farm lying ten
miles away from market connected by
a good road. IA larger load can be
drawn by one horse over a good road
than by two over d bad one. Good
roads encourage the greater exchange
of products and commodities between
one section and another.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

Bismarck Tribune: Taylor Thornp-
son, for some time past city editor Of
The Minot Reporter, who was recently
appointed state printer, will arrive in
Bismarck Monday to enter upon his
new duties. The situation OF state
printed has become n of the most
important positions at the state CAPT
toll, and is one that requires a ready
knowledge OF every branch Of the
printers and binders trade. Mr..
Thompson comes highly recommended
and his friends are confident he will
be capable of the task before him. q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-05-19

The engineers have been busy dur
ing the week stalking out the Yellow
stone trail east of Hettfnger. They
have completed the work to a point
east of Haynes. Stones at the road
slice have been painted yellow and the
telephone poles along the way have
been converted into Yellowstone trail
guide posts.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01

Under law passed by our last legis-
lature every farm owner can have the
name Of his farm recorded in the office
Of the Register Of Deeds, and by
doing this it gives hims the exclusive
rigth to that name In the county in
which the farm is located. The first
one to take advantage of this law in
this county is Jens G. w. Anderson, Of
Minneawakan township. Mr.. Ande--
son lives on the original Homestead on
which he fed nearly o.years ago, and
this week he came in and made ap-
plcation to have his farm named
"Carlsburg" Farm. Every farm
should be named and as soon as the
farmers beconse familiar Ssh the fact
that they have the, Il Int 70 record ;he hpes
names Of their farms. We have nc
doubt but what many will name thei,
farms.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
ALSO DECLARES THAT MAN WAS
STRUCK ON HEAD WITH A
BLUNT INSTRUMENT.
EXPECTED THAT THEY WILL BE
GIVEN PRELIMINARY HEAR
ING WEDNESDAY.

That Harry Freese of Edmore died
as the result of being poisoned ard
from blow on the head, was brought
out in the recent examination Of the
mans body. The stomach and other
organs we're brought to the state uni
versity here several days ago and were
examined by DR.. g. A. Abbott, who has
reported to the effect that chloral was
found in the victim g stomach.
Story Of tho Crime.
The alleged murder was committed
at Lawton Friday night, July H.
where Freese had gone to attend the
street carnival and ball game, which
took place at that time. He had driv-
en- from Edmore in his automobile and
was accompanied by number Of the
Edmore ball players. He was seen sy
his friends that night for the last time
about IL O'Clock. He was about to
take the party back to Edmore, but
left the machine, saying that he was
going to take some one else back with
him. The other men waited in the cal
and when Freese did not rst,ln they
slept right there. In the morning q
search was started for the missing
man and he was found in one Of the
Lawton hotel in room with two other
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
CH[0RA[ WAS FOUND
IN FREESE'S STOMACH

ncn. He was very dazed and seemed
to know himself, for he mad. the re-
mark that he would "come out Of it,
in little while. It was this remark
which made his friends suspect shat
there was something wrong. He was
sleeping in the same bed with one
man and the other was in a 5ed hy
himself. These fellows were both
working for the Cash Carnival com
rany which was putting on the show at
Lawton. Their names are Richard Beh-
1ke and George Moriarty and they are
now being held prisoners. Freeze died
the next Sunday evening.
The hearing of the men is now in
progress before Judge Juergens in this
city. The attorneys for the state
have rested their case and the defense
has moved for dismissal. The Judge
has reserved his decision, pending the
introduction of more testimony, and it
is not probable that decision will be
handed down until some time ate today
T. w. Morrissey, Of Edmore' is the
attorney for the defendants and the
state is represented by States Attorne;' J
Cuthbert and Assistant A. R. Smythe.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
COL. CEARY DIED
FROM PARAL YS|S

Fargo, N. D., July 2s.-Colonel E.
G. Geary of Fargo, died Saturday
night after a third attack. of paralysis.
He had been confined to his room for
several days and had been in rather Il
serious condition for several months
after the second attack. He command
ed colored regiment during the Civil
war and served four years. Prior 20
that and for several years afterward
he resided at Plainview, Mimi, and
came here in the late seventies as re-
ceiver of the ocal land Office, serving
contemporaneously, with former Gov
ernor Austin Of Minnesota. who was
register here. Colonel Geary engaged
in law practice after his retirement
from the land Office during the Cleve-
land administration and for several
years was police magistrate. He leaves
family of three SONS and two daugh-
ters. He was 72 years old.
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01

A thousand thrills are promised at
"The Stampede" and with )evi!s
Lake closed for the day, the Ramsey
County Old Settlers association coming
in the event and special excursions on
the railroads, August 9th should be the
biggest day in the history of the city.
"The Stampede" which has grown
to such enormous proportions was con-
ceivcd by the Yacht and Boat club to
celebrate the putting of the waters Of
Devils Lake into good use and if pos
sible from the proceeds to complete
the erection of $15,o 900 club house The
original idea was to hold merely pic
nc, but interest grew fast as the news
was spread and now the committee Is
head over heals in work that would
require expert showmen to fathom. A
big day is sure to be Forthcoming how
ever for everyone in the city with the
announcement of the great crowds
coming from over the Lake Region has
combined to make the event success.
Special features will be provided for
the Old Settlers and from the list, if
half of the pioneer residents show up
"The Stampede" will assume real
home coming venture, that was scarce
ly anticipated when the original idea
was conceived.
Major Ziebach with the Fort Totten
Indians will form an important part
Of the program, the Indians appearing
in the stage coach hold up, war dance,
burning Of the prairie schooner. and in
various races, including the squaw
race which is always leader. The Fort
Totten band will be on hand, and the
base ball team will also be in atten.
dance.
So interested is Lankin, N. D, in the
venture that the Lankin band under
the direction Of Sam Sousa Haislett
one of the best musical leaders in the
state. will be here with the best bani
in the state. Of a6 pieces. This bani
was the hit of the state fair and wa!
such success that it has been hirei
for the entire fair season next year
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
President 4. L. johnson Issues Procla-
nation Urging attendance at
''7he Stambede''
Tot the Citizens of Devils Lake

Tot the Of Lake
Wednesday, August
the the Lake Region "The Stampede This
which is the highest the
peay the city Of Devils Lake whose attendance The
Stampede must largely depend FORTS
The Sampede the
this appealing
instituted The
carried
ceeruy Stampede nothing than
celebration having North Dakas
watering Devils Lake. We hope that the spirit which has been
the bringing
will be evidenced this time that entire from
morning until night the the Region will show
appreciation which
picnic their attendance heartily
into the spirit of the occasion.
Wednesday August designated day
the making
which
age loyalty
determination make The Stampede
Wednesday, ali the people
practicable,
possible
o any a in
This than requested important other cities
Loyalty supported tbs
knowledge wheels
stand will making
A. L. JOHNSON,
President Devils Lake City Commission:
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
IS KILLED WHEN ENGINE RAMS
INTO REAR OF WORK TRAIN
PINNED UNDER ENINE.

Williston, N. D., July 30.-Engineer
Mike Hines of Minot was killed when
his engine rammed into the rear Of
a work train and turned over on its
side The accident happened about a
/ half mile east Of Avoca, aear.Willis-
; ton.
There were two sections to the work
train which was hauling gravel, and
the forward train stopped for some
thing and had trouble loosening their
brakes SO they forgot to send back a
signal man. The rear section, with
Hines at the throttle, came upon them,
and was unable to stop in time,
though they were not going fast when
they struck. Hines stayed by his
engine, and the brakeman and fire.
man jumped.
For some reason, the jolt, though
not very heavy, caused Hines engine
to turn over on its side, and he was
caught beneath it, being instantly
killed. His neck was broken, his
chest crushed, and he was quite badly
scalded.
He was taken from the wreckage
by the bridge crew working near. The
dead man has sister in Corning, Ia.
She has been notified and the body
will be taken there at once by Fred
Almy. He also has brother who is in
the west somewhere, but who has not
Devils Lake weekly world. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1911-1914, 1913-08-01
STAMPEDE WILL. Be BIGGEST THING
IN HISTORY Of CHAUT TAUQUA AND LAKE

In addition Lankin citizens will close
up shop and make an auto tour to
Devils Lake to join in the celebration.
Farmers Of Ramsey county are espec-
tally interested in the horse pulling
contest under the direction Of J. j.
Daoust, for which prizes to the amount
of $35 in gold have been offered. This
contest is open only to farmers Of the
county and it is expected many, teams
will be attracted. Then the farmers
Of the county will have chance to
show their strength since they will be
pitted against the farmers Of the Lake
Region outside of the county in the
tug of war.
What more could be asked in the
way Of amusement than the "You
Should Worry Path, f" which takes on
a new form of midway attractions.
Every wonder conceivable and every
invention for fun making will be cs-
tablished on this lane which is said to
have the pixies peaked. Wonderful
animal creations, geological gardens
and shows.
Mysterious Mr.. Rahles will come in
for his share of interest, and at certain
hours during the day will designate a
place where he is to be. The one who
discovers him and says care You Mr..
Raffles the Yacht and Boat club boost
err will receive prize. The first
one making the discovery and taps the
mysterious man on the shoulder askin:,
the question will be rewarded.
In the sport line there will be races
of every description on land and on sea
Events for prizes in which men, wo
men and children will participate fo,
prizes. Field events which help to
make every picnic success.
The parade in the morning Of auto
; mobiles and members of the club to
gether with the: numerous attractions
will prove an interesting event. Thi:
will be followed by motorcycle rae,
the grounds. -. 80.
In the evening the vaudeville attrac
tions in the auditorium, the fireworks
display and the dancing will be the
card. The fireworks promise to be the
greatest display ever brought to th'
Lake Region and consist of Illuminated
fountains and Niagara Falls in fire
this together with the Illuminated mid
way vii make an attractive sight.
The Yacht and Boat club find tha
ii is impossible to secure space f
thoroughly describe all that viii b
doing suffice to say that good tim
is in store for Lake Regionites VIII
pack their lunch baskets for two pic
mic feeds and spend the day in tn
country. Even those who fail to brin'
the ricnic basket will find ample pro
vision made for feeding thousands.