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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
ORATORS WILL
MEET FRIDAY
INTERCOLLEGIATE oRAToRIcAL
CONTEST WILL BE HELp-REP.
REsENTATIvEs FROM FIVE
STATE INSTITUTIONS OF
LEARNING WILL MEET,

Next Friday in the A. C.. armory will
occur the intercollegiate Oratorical
contest at SIS p. m. The following
speakers will appear for their re-
spective colleges: Clifford Chatwood
of the Science School whose subject is
High Treason; Melvin Hildreth of
Fargo College. will talk on the Citi-
zen Patriot; Leo Taylor Of jamestown
College on Our New Americans; Fran
els H. Templeton of the state univer-
sity on the Nineteenth Century In
surgent; and Ruel Vile of the A. C.
on the Coming of the Average Man.
All OF these contestants have been
chosen by the elimination process in
their own institutions. A. ]. Aronson
VIII be president of the evening and
Rev. Fl. P. Cooper of CasseIton, Su-
p~erintendent Shcrats of Detroit and
superintendent West of GAINESVILLE
Will be the judges. The winner will
receive a gold watch and will repre-
sent. North Dakota in the Interstate
Oratorical contest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
National Conferences Of Charities.

Seattle, Wash, April 21.-The active
committees for the programme and
entertainment of the National Confer
ence of Charities and Correction which
meets in Seattle this year, July S to
July ~, have just been announced.
Mayor Geo. f. Cotterill is honorary
president and Rev. Sydney Strong
president of the executive committee:
chairmen: finance committee, Ora
ham X. Belts; transportation and ho-
tells. NJ. B, Mcbride; personal promo
ton, Prof. Joseph *. Hart; member
ship and registration, Virginia Nc
Mechen; reception, Mrs. Fred w. Bert,
jr.: press publicity, Rabbi Samuel
Koch. The national conference this
year, which will be the fortieth annual
| meeting. will without doubt be the
largest in point OF attendance and If
the widest general interest of any
thus far held. The first feature an
nounced for the general gathering,
outside the conference itself, Is the
hlling of the principal pulpits of the
city BY eminent ministers, Iaymen and
puhlicists from various parts Of the
country on Sundays. July 8 and 13.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
MEETING ON TONIGHT
Fair Association Managers to Assem-
Bile at the Offices at 8 in NJ. ..
Improvement Building.

Secretary VanHorn hopes that all
of the members of the Interstate Fair
association will be at the aff1ces OF the
association will be at the offices of the
in the North Dakota Improvement
building to attend the meeting which
has been called to- advance the fair
horse racing events. ID. S. Richie,
president of the Valley City fair. will
be here and 1T is expected that repre-
sentatives OF Jamestown and Coop
erstown viii also be on hand. 1T is
hoped to arrange for a circuit which
viii bring about the attendance Of
the best horses in this section for the
that C. r. Stone. vice president OF
the Fargo association will preside un-
less the president, Hon. w. Al. Scott,
gets here this evening from the south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
VALLEY CITY JOB
WAS TIED UP
THAT CITY HAS PASSED
BONDED INDEBTEDNESS LIMIT
AND HAceART CONSTRUCTION
co. HAS BEEN SERVED WITH
NOTICE OF AN INJUNCTION.

Papers in an injunction suit were
served on G. W. Haggart of the Hag-
CART Construction Co. of this city to-
day by Deputy Sheriff Bingham. In
this case. w. j. Curran. an alderman
of Valley City, and others have filed
the case asking the court to restrain
the city officials Of Valley City and
the Haggart Construction Co. from
building a sewer in that city.
It is alleged or the part of the
plaintiff that the city has exceeded its
legal Indebtedness and that sven when
the vast majority Of the voters of VAL
ley City at a recent election voted to
bond the city in the sum of $4,000 for
the new 1--WE they were exceeding
their authority. Winterer & Richie
are the attorneys for the plaintiffs,
The Haggart Construction Co. will
make answer to the suit in the near
future, and will with the aid of the
city fight the injunction.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
Will DISCONTINUE
HAIL INSURANCE
REPORTED THAT NUMBER OF
COMPANIES WILL FOLLOW
LEAD OF NATIONAL HARTFORD
BECAUSE OF OBJECTIONABLE
NORTH DAKOTA LAW.

The Spectator, an insurance maya
zine, published in New York, in a re-
cent issue says: The enactment of an
Objectionable law in North Dakota,
relative to hail insurance, has resulted
in the National Of Hartford issuing a
circular to the agents that it will not
write this class Of business hereafter
in that state. The law provides tina
all companies writing hail insurance
shall be bound, and the insurance shall
take effect from and after twenty -four
hours from the time application is
made from an authorized agent. The
provisions Of this Law does not amply
to the hail insurance department
maintained by the state. 1t is under
stood that other companies are consid-
erlng taking the same action. The loss
ratio last year in North Dakota was
us per cent on premiums Of SLAB
700, including payments to the state
insurance fund.
Children's dresses and spring coats
In immense array at Black's.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
The POLICE COURT
Three U~nfortunates Fell by the Way.
side and Wore Picked Up by the
City Police.

There were three cases of drunken
ness in the police court this morning
and they each and every one admitted
guilt. one man named Lars Johnson
admitted that he had been working
some, that he had been a frequent
visitor to the city prison and when
the Judge asked him If he didn't think
he Just worked enough to get money
to get drunk he wagged his head as
much as to say he did. A man named
Kochmyer was picked up for being
overloaded and he had a bank roll
and paid IS, while a mar named
Thomas admitted to being a vagrant
and was assessed SIS or four days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
INAUGURATION
At BlJOU THEATRE

The Pathe Weekly for this week is
featuring the inauguration of Pres
ident Wilson, at Washington, last
March. The pictures show several
good views of the city and of the ma
tional government buildings. Where
President Wilson takes the oath of
office from Chief Justice White, the
picture Is particularly interesting and
plain. The leaders of the democratic
party are also shown in the film.
BUD Fishers Mutt and jeff are also
shown in motion pictures in the Pathe
Weekly. Alike or The Test Of
Friendship, portrays true love and it's
workings. In the Land of the Cactus,
is a western picture showing the hills
and the inhabitants. You can see all
these, feature pictures and hear the
Bijou orchestra tonight for the same
popular price of admission. Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
TO MINI.

Gotfred Gunderson left Tor Roseau
Mimi, this morning where he was
placed in a position with Mr.. Hog
dahl. by Aaker's Business college. The
A. B. c.. places students in the
northern as well as the southern
part, showing that it comes in O n
tact with business men in a larger
field and can consequently do more
for it's graduates. Enroll now and get
a good start. Advt. q
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
TWENTY-FIVE POSITIONS

Were offered Dakota Business College
pupils last week and there were only
graduates enough to fill seven of
them-three positions for every gradu-
ate. The proportion will be greater in
the fall-why not prepare now?
Three new pupils began this morning
more will arrive tomorrow-publici-
~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
\. L. Moody's Sale of MusIinwear

Began this morning. 1t win be a
source of regret to the women who are
not posted of this event until the
sale ends, and to those who are in
formed but fail to act until the offers,
which are only temporary, have passed
into history. Remember A. L. Moody's
third floor this week.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
BROOD SOWS FOR SALE

1 have twenty Duroc-Jersey brood
last Of April or first Of May. Priced
from $40 to $25. L. Walker, ia miles
east of Wild Rice, N. D.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
TREES For SALE

Fargo grown elms ana naples big
enough for boulevard and lawn plant
ing. In lots of six at soc each. De
livered at the nursery. Send in your
order now for spring digging. II. L
Bolley, 1902 Seventh street: Phone
2093-J-AdVt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
FOR SALE

Two second hand Monitor double
disc drills, two 4-horse harrows, two
double wagons, two disk harrows with
trucks. Address Box 100. Fargo, N. D.
-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
We 5uv Seran Tron-

wv SWJ ONEWU ITONH
Also sell secono nan sheet roofing,
write for prices. Carload lots a spe-
cialty. Correspondence given prompt
attention. Fargo Iron & Metal Co,
Fargo, N. D. -Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21

Be sure and see the coats, suits and
dresses at BlaCk's.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21
WITH Mr.. coRsoN.

Miss Andrea Jensen, who has been
st~enographer for the Dakota Coffee
Co. since she left the Dakota Business
College, has accepted a position in the
office of F. E. Corson, and Miss Annie
Linquist has taken the situation with
the coffee company. Miss L. Is also
a D. B. c. girI-publicity.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-04-21

Children's dresses and spring coats
In immense array at Black's.-Advt.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
rAGE E29E-IIE JUNCTION DAILY SENTINEL TUESDAY Fvr
TEACHERS At
NORMAL SEND
GREETINGS
By Prof. y. n. slerensl

Greeley, July Ito their friends
on the western slope and to the read
ers OF The Sentinel. the following
persons now attending the State
Teachers College at Greeley. send
greetings:
Anna swanson. Viola Burson, Mrs
Cora Belden, Claude Moore. Bell Nc
Burney, Jennie Tyler. Ethel Elliott.
Supt- l. b. Stevens. Agnes Quinlan.
county superintendent OF Eagle coun-
y, Mary Qufnlan Kathleen Flynn,
Jessie MeGlochlin. Mary b. Smith.
Emily Hockett. Bernardo league.
Lily Peterson. Nora Riddell prof
Lanning, Lazear, Colo. Supt. Green,
Hotchkiss, Supt Condit. Delta. Mrs.
n Morrison, Louise Burtiss. Carrie
Louis, Mira Keener. Miss Richardson.
Adelen, Ashton. Mrs. Green. Fitch
Van Alta. Felicia F1eckenstein. Mar
ian Knight. Nellie O'KeIly and Kath-
leen O'Kelly.
The administrator of the State
Ieachers' college are giving us
really great summer school. The
following are some of the noted edu-
Gators spending~a week or more lee
turing to the teachers, superinten-
dents and principals who are in at
tendance:
David Starr Jordan. president Le-
land Stanford University, California:
DR.. Richard Burton, professor Of Lit
erature in the University Of Mime
sofa; DR.. Meyer Bloomfield, director
of Vocational Education. Boston: DR..
II. II. Goddard, specialist in the train
ing OF exceptional children, Vinland
Asylum, Ohio; Principal John c.
Hanna, Oak Park high school. Chi
cago; \. c. Monahan, specialist in
rural school education. Washington:
Frank b. Cooper, superintendent of
schools, Seattle. Wash: DR.. Lightner
Wilmer. specialist in the education
of exceptional children. University of
Pennsylvania; and G.. Stanley Hall,
probably the worlds greatest living
psychologist. These are in addition
to the regular corps of instructors Of
the school as well as several of the
best known educators of the state.
1t is difficult to see how these
educational advantages could be i'm
proved. Whether the person be one
wishing to gain class room instruc-
ton, or superintendent or princi-
pal. wishing to keep abreast Of the
educational progress fthe world.
one can seek little that is not offered
here. apparently, during this summer
term of school. The secretary tells
me that he has enrolled nearly Que
thousand students during the pres
ent session.
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What July Should
Bring in Weather

July begins today with a good her
itage in the way of a weather record
to look back upon. The average tenn
porature for the last 20 years for
July has been 1872. The hottest on
record was the 18th in 1901, with
I03 d grees. Lowest on record July
1, 1908, As degrees. Last year the
highest was 50 and the lowest 40.
The month is normally dry one
with an even half inch Of precipita-
ton on the average. Last year the
was rs or IS above normal.
The average wind velocity is "a
miles an hour with northwest the
prevailing direction. The sunshine
averages a per cent of the possible
on this month with an average of
Is clear days l 3 partly cloudy and 3
cloudy days. June has been cool this
year with a very low maximum and
July will doubtless follow suit.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
\ Good Investment.

w. D. Magli, a well knovn na'
chant Of Whitemouud, Wis, boug,t
a stock of Chamberlain's mi.dli
so as to be able TO supply them to 4
customers. After receiving then b
was himself taken sick aud says tha
one small bottle Of Chambe-iaai
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoel Renq
was worth more to him than the soi
of his entire stock OF these medcla.A
For sale by all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Cure of Stomach Trouble,

Surprising Cure OF Stomach Trouble.
When you have trouble with your
stomach or chronic constipation, do
not imagine that your case is beyond
help just because your doctor fails
to give you relief. Mrs. G. Stengele,
Plainsfield, n. j., writes. For over
a month past | have been troubled
with my stomach. Everything ! ate
upset 1t terribly. One of Chamber
lain's advertising booklets came to
me. After reading few of the let
ters from people who had been cured
by Chamberlain Tablets, / decided
to try them. | have taken nearly
three-fourths of package of them
and can now eat almost everything
that | want" For sale by all drug
gists.
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tAdvertisementl
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SUGGEST

A prominent business man called
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The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Causes of stomnch Troubles

Sedentary habits. lack of out door
insufficient mastication OF
food, constipation, a torpid liver.
worry and anxiety overeating, par
taking OF food and drink not suited
to your age and occupation. Correct
your habits and take Chamberlain s
Tablets and you will soon be well
again. For sale by all druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Rig Church Rail Game.

Friday night the Methodists and
PresbStefians cross batsiat the Pres
byterian athletic field in struggle
for diamond supremacy. Prominent
Methodists who will play are G. w.
Stong. o. ID. Williams, ID. w. Aupper-
lie. IL. T. DeLong, w. y. Marsh. Da-
vid S Miller. c. F. Settler and Carl
Hillyer. Presbyterian contenders
will be r. b. Cassells, j. H. Rankin,
II. F. Vorbeck, E. L. udlock and VIII
liam Milne.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
HOW BEAUTIFUL ARE THE FEET

II 2 II NTsT@ TIE FFET
How beautiful are the feet upon
the mountains OF him that bringeth
good tidings,' wrote the prophet of
old; and this beautiful figure sug-
gests, how beautiful, and comfortable
and safe are the feet of him that
wears Mcconnell 4 loves shoes,
either on the mountains or in the
valley. Shoes up-to-date in make
and style; We carry the best OUR
money can buy, and sell you the hest
YOUR money can buy. Because their
shoes stay with them, our customers
stay with us. Mcconnell * Lowe.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Mrs. p. A. Snooks and children of
Portland, Ore. arc recent arrivals in
the city for an extended visit with
Mrs. snook's mother, Mrs. Sarah
Bower.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
NInnager Jones Honc.

Manager "Curley" Jones of the To-
cal Smudger team, arrived yesterday
from Kansas. where he was called re-
Gently by the illness of his mother.
A cousin. George, Henderson, accom-
panied him TO this city for visit.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Sawyer's offer entertainment as
well as refreshment. Our fountain
can serve all the plain and fancy
drinks. Come in on one of our con-
cert nights. 6-9O-lt
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Everybody is invited to attend the
Fourth of July celebration at Glade
Park. The attractions will be ball
game, big dinner and dance in the
evening.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Visited pnncan Collins.

A. E. Leavins OF Denver is li 7
city visiting. He has been In Loal
for several days, the guest Of ~
can Collins and is on his way la-'
now.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
The Rcst Medicine In the World.

My little girl had bloody dysen-
terry very bad. | thought she would
die. Chamberlain Collie. Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her
and | can truthfully say that / think
it is the best medicine in the world. :"
writes Mrs. William Orvis, Glare,
Mich. For sale by ali druggists.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
4 Nacn;ion in Hills.

a vacation in the hills around Min
turn will be enjoyed this week by
Miss LaVeta Franks, and Misses Ava
and Dorothy White of this city.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

l have several secondhand buggys
and surreys for sale. Good as new.
Apply J. A. Webber, 258 Colo. Ave.
Phone Jet. PA.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Iongshore a. Cyclc.

Longshore 49, Cycle.
Peter Fox yesterday cold a four
horsepower Thor motorcycle to Fred
Longshore. well known local dairy
man, who will use the machine in
making some of the quick deliveries.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Midland Late.

Midland Late.
The Colorado Midland was nearly
three hours late this morning, due
to some trouble above New Castle.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Goes to Niontrose.

L. Eliopulos, well known Greek
groceryman, left for Montrose this
morning on a business trip, to be
gone a short time.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Mesdames Lew Redd and Lafe
Young and families moved near
Enoch's Lake for the summer.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
LABOR NOTES.
my Secretary Of the Grand Junction
Trades a Labor Assembly,


This is the regular meeting night
t1r the Carpenters, the Plumbers and
the Machinists.
Interest is being manifested in the
annual convention OF the Colorado
state Federation Of Labor, which is
% meet at Trinidad on August is.
II IS understood that President John
McLennan and Secretary William T.
hickey will not be candidates for re-
election.
+ +
II is expected that the dissolution
OF the Union Pacific and Southern
faclic railroads will bring about
settlement OF the strike that was in
augurated in the shops of the Harri-
man lines year and half ago.
+ +
The United Labor Bulletin of Dem
yer recently passed from the control
OF James a. Conkle into the hands OF
the United Labor Bulletin Printing d
Publishing Company. Clint G. Hous-
ton Is the new editor of the paper
and president Of the company which
has already made great improvements
In this popular publication.
+
The biennial report OF State Labor
COMMISSIONER BRAKE recently Issued,
shows that positions were given to
3O,5S1 persons through the three
state free labor bureaus at Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo, 21,652
OF these positions going to men and
9,l32 to women. The report shows
that Sf5,G2O was collected by the la
Dor department for workers who filed
l,546 claims against employers, who
were charged with refusing to pay
just wages.
+
a universal eicht-hour law for all
railroad workers and the perfectlng
OF system whereby train men will
be enabled to spend their off time at
their homes are reforms to be de-
sired, according to William b. VIII
son, secretary of labor, who delivered
the principal address at the recent
memorial service of the combined
railway orders at Philadelphia. He
said: There is no economic reason
why a. railroad labor schedule should
call for sixteen hours as the maxi
mum of days labor, and the time
VIII come when the day will be short
ened."
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Back to Colorado Springs.

Mrs. Emma Roberti, sister Of Fire
Chief Jack Hynes. has returned to
her home in Colorado Springs, after
short visit here.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Oil Man Here.

William H. Huck. selling oil for
the Galena Oil company of Denver
was in the city yesterday visiting the
railroad offices.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Don't Hurry: don't worry-eat
Sawyer's ice cream and laugh at the
hot weather.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Back From Park.

II. NJ. Armstrong and ], S. Shaw
have returned from the Big Park
where they went a few days ago on
business matters.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

II. II. McCorkle of Denver, often
visitor in the city, is here this
week on business.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
Up at Camp.

Up at Vhmp.
Project Engineer J. II. Miner and
T.. r. Mills of the reclamation Of
flee. were at the high line camp yes
terday on business visit.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Deputy Assessor Here.
j. ID. Dean, deputy assessor from
Indian creek was among the visitors
in the city yesterday.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
GAMES JUNE 80.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

Lincoln-Topeka; postponed, rain.
Denver Wichita; postponed, lat
train.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

Mrs. w. Il. Leavitt of Iona was
among the visitors in the city yester-
day.
The daily sentinel., 1913-07-01

lloyd OF De Keque.
L. w. Lloyd of De Beque is in the
city spending a few days with friends.