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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
TAKES TEETH OUT
OF RED LIGHT" LAW

st. Paul, Mimi, Feb. 1S.-"No reason
able necessity exists for such a start
ling departure from constitutional
principles"
With these words. Judge Dickinson,
in a decision Just handed down, held
the confiscatory clauses Of the Mime
sofa abatement law unconstitutional.
The decisions were rendered in three
cases brought last month under the
new statute by. the state through r.
S. Wilcox. .-
Judge Dickinson holds that the
U requiring the building found
to have been used as a d%isorderly
house to be closed for a year is un-
constitutional. He holds similarly In
the portions Of the law requiring the
assessment of a $500 fine and the
seizure of the musical instruments and
other furniture for sale at public auc-
ton.
General Laws Sufficient.
He declares that the general laws
of Minnesota for 1918 carried SUFFICIENT
punishment in that they prescribed a
fine Of from 500 to ST. 900. or impri-
sonment from three to six months, or
both, for keepers Of d~isorderly houses.
Such fine and imprisonment could be
invoked summarily after the person
or persons had been found guilty in
the civil court CT keeping a disorderly
house. '. 49,
The judge upholds the law where a
permanent injunction is required for
ever closing the premises for use as
disorderly houses. .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
CIVIL SERVICE
POSITIONS Open

The United States Civil Service
commission announces that in the ex-
animation for field forecast agent, to
be held on March 4, the maximum age
limit has been eliminated. Applicants
for this examination must be 81 years
animation. This examination is to fill
vacancies in the bureau of statistics,
department Of agriculture, at salaries
ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 per an
mum.
Examination for the position of
anesthetist. for men only, will be held
on March 9, to fill vacancy in the
Freedmen's hospital, Washington, D.
c., at $1,000 per annum with board.
On March 9, examinations will be
held for the position Of pulp and paper
engineer, for men only, to fill vacancy
in the forest products laboratory, for
est service, Madison, Wis, at a salary
of $500 per year.
On March 8, examinations will be
held for the position Of technical as
in malaria Investigations, for
only, to fill vacancies in the pub
lie health service, for duty in the field,
entrance salaries ranging from
81, 800 to $4,000 per year.
Examinations will be held on March
II and II for the position of geologic
aid, assistant geologist, for both men
and women, to fill vacancies in the u.
S. Geological survey, at salaries rang
ing from $50 per month when actually
employed to $500 per year.
For further information regarding
these examinations Of the positions to
filed, write the United States Civil
Service commission, Washington, D. C.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
CHESS TOURNEY
HERE SATURDAY
FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE CHESS PLAYERS OF THE
STATE WILL BE HELD AT TIE
COMMERCIAL CLUB RooMs-RlG
ATTENDANCE is EXPECTED.

Many out Of town players have sig
nified their intention to TAKE part IN
the fourth annual tournament Of the
North Dakota Chess association,
which takes place Saturday at the
Fargo Commercial club rooms.
Last years poor attendance Of local
players will be improved upon materi-
ally, as it is nearly a settled fact that
the event will be held elsewhere than
Fargo the coming year, and they will
want one more chance at the elusive
championship medal while the expense
is only the entrance fee. Bismarck
will e n it's customary delegation
headed by Hon. E. T. Burke and Sher-
if Barnes. Jamestown. Hope, Cog
swell, Reynolds, Valley City and Cra-
will all furnish one or more con-
~testants and many more who have not
written will no doubt come as $50 in
were scattered over the state
and the numerous conventions being
held now make it easier for many to
"Withal, a royal time Is anti
for followers Of the royal
game. s.-...
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
EAST SIDE NOTES

Tn the district court today before
Judge Nye the case OF Kjerste Solum
VS.. W. G. Foster ct AL, was called for
trial, M. Marden for the plaintiff and
g. l., Alexander Of Pelican Rapids for
the defendant. It is an action Brought
to adjust a tangle relating to taxes in
connection with an estate.
Judge Roeser Of ST. Cloud, Mimi. is
trying some court cases at Fergus
Falls, the one on trial being a dispute
about a ditch.
Coroner Vigen Of Fergus Falls re-
ceiyed a telephone message from
Aastad yesterday forenoon to the ef-
feet that a little son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Nels. Pletan, who reside north Of
SqIier. was drowned In the water tank
on their premises shortly before 8
o'clock yesterday morning. The boy
was between S and 8 yearssof age. The
tank. Was a large one, IIsed for water
ing stock and he in some manner fell
into II.
pit. Paul Dispatch: IA Society fors
the I~noculation OF Gracious Manners
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
THIEF RIVER FALLS
BANK AIDS DAIRYING

Thief River Falls. Mimi, Feb. 49,
The peoples State bank Of this city
Is the first in northern Minnesota to
take direct steps to interest farmers
to diversity farming and to enter
dairying.
The bank directors decided to pur-
chase a carload Of graded Holstein
COWS and heifers and sell them at &C.
tUal cost to farmers who desire to go
into dairying. A well known farmer
and n Of the bank directors picked
out the stock and it is as fine a bunch
of cattle as ever vas brought into this
section of the state.
AS a further inducement to
sive farmers the bank has set aside
$4,000 Of its loanable fund to lend
farmers who wish to purchase high
grade cattle at an interest rate Of 6
per cent. ... -.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
KENT LITERARY
SOCIETY AFFAIR
KENT LITERARY SOCIETY OF
FARGO HIGH SCHOOL GAVE
SPLENDID PROGRAM LAST
NIGHT OF VARIOUS NUMBERS
AT HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.

The Kent Literary society program
drew a large audience at the high
school last night. The era al
though not very long, was very good,
and kept up the record set by Kents
in the past.
Howard Case and Donald Faulders
played a piano duet and made a big
ny, Wnicn called for an encore, to
which the boys responded. .
Marion Johnson gave q defamation,
Gordon's- Reprieve, which she gave in
a pleasing name and held the audi
ence throughout.
A violin solo by Pearle LEVITT was
liked very much and the young player
did herself justice.
Portia and Narissa, in a scene from
tne Merchant OF Venice, was taken
1000 care or by Misses Eaton and Tur-
ner. .
The next number on the
was a song by the girls double trio,
under the direction Of Miss Fiereisn.
The girls sang Nocturne by Dautz, and
received the hearty applause of the
audience.
The last number on the program,
and the hit of the evening, was a one
act comedy farce entitled A Pair OF
The young people were sup
posed to be visiting a doctor at a
s~anitariurn. and as the patients were
giving a dance, were invited to be
present and watch them. Getting all
they could stand they each sought a
quiet corner to rest, but it happens
they both find the same corner and
each takes the other for a lunatic, and,
being afraid, hurnor one another and
pretend that they in turn are insane.
This makes a very amusing spectacle
and Marguerite Rupert and Clarence
Lane certainly carried their parts out
to perfection.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
A FlsTIc MIxUP.
Well Known Business Men Engaged
in Fiatic Street Encounter.

Well Known Business Men Engaged
in Fistic Street Encounter.
First avenue north between Broad
way and Roberts street presented an
enlivened scene this noon when two
well known business men engaged In
a round or two OF real for sure sparr-
ing match. The principals Of the scrap
We're NJ. ]. Fullerton OF the Under.
wood Typewriter Co., and Harold J. G.
HIrschmann. resident manager of the,
Pacific Mutual Life Insurance Co, Mr.!
Fullerton called MI. Hirschmann to
account for making a remark to
Manager Marcum OF the Underwood
casting reflections on MI. Fsullerton,s.
business Integrity. Hirschmann denied.
the charge when accused by Mr.. Fu1-
lerton and he immediately summoned
Mr.. Marcum to reiterate the statement
in Mr.. Hirschmann's presence. No
sooner had Mr.. Marcum said the WORD.
than Mr.. Fullerton struck Mr.. Hirsch-
mann in tho face. The latter pulled,
off his overcoat, and the two vent AZ
it in proper style. Tt looked FOR as
minute as though the Underwood
Typewriter Co.. was going to lose its
frontswindow. The men were separat-
ed by4Ben Wasenl who soon appearad
from his door along with q number of
other spectators who lined the side-s
walks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18

Crookston, Mimi, Feb. 19.-With the
biggest crowd that ever attended q
mid-winter event in Crookstou, and
between 1900 and 1900 entries, the
great Northwest Minnesota Farm
Crops show opened here this forenoon.
The show was opened with Martin
OBrien of Crookston in the chair. The
invocation was by DR.. U. S. Villars of
Crookston and this was followed, by
address Of welcome was delivered by
g. G. Selvig, superintendent Of the
Crookston Agricultural school.
Other speakers for the forenoon
were Prof. r. A. Moore of the college
Of agriculture Of Wisconsin, who talk
ed on alfalfa; A. E. Chamberlain Of
Minneapolis, who spoke on corn; For
the Minnesota College of Agriculture
on clover.
The afternoon session opened with
an address on The Education Of a,
Woman Citizen. by Miss Josephine P.
Berry Of the Minnesota College of Az
riculture. She vas followed by Mrs.
R L. Knebel Of Crookston in a musical
number. Then came the following ad-
dresses: Prof. r. A. Moore on I'm
Drovement Of Farm Grains, Prof. An
drew Boss Of the Minnesota Agricul-
tural college on Red River Valley Ro-
%tations, ]. G. Haney on Alfalfa in the
Red River Valley, and Hugh J. Hughes
on Minnesota's Problem.
The feature Of the evening will be a,
spelling match participated in by stu
dents from each county. Miss Grace
Sherwood will preside. The Crooks
on Heb School orchestra will present
a number and Miss Frances Lapham
Of Caledonia will give readings. Then
will come the spelling match with Mrs.
Thomas Armstrong, Prof. J. c. Satire
and G. A. Youngquist as judges.
Feature, of Gathering.
What promises to be the biggest
feature Of the gathering will be a
conference to be held this evening
will be attended by representa-
tives fromSmany community clubs and
organizations, many Of
are in favor of the northwest
counties Of the state going into a
development association of their
own.
Some are pronouncedly in favor Of a
Northwest Minnesota development as
and the question Of with
on friendly terms from the
Minnesota Development as
Is sure to come up. Others
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
NATIONAL GUARD
.... OFFICERS. MEET
NATIONAL GUARD ASSOCIATION
OF NORTH DAKOTA WILL CON.
vENE IN THIS CITY ON FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY OF THIS
WEEK.

The annual convention of the Ma
tional Guard association of North Da-
kota will be held in this city on Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 10 and IA. This
gathering is looked forward to by the
army men of the state, and it is ex-
pected that about seventy delegates
VIII be present. Each company is en-
titled to three delegates. and each of
the companies will probably send it's
three men. All the line and staff
officers will be present.
The program has not yet been an
nounced, but there will be some
prominent men present, among them
Major Stedman. u. S. A., retired, mill
tary secretary to the governor. The
sessions will be held at the CONNER
ciai On Friday evening a smok-
er, will be held at the commercial club
rooms, ......,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18

Is reported to have been. established al
the Minnesota farm school The re-
port is current that several students
have started a society to polish away
some of the ~proverbiaI rusticity. A
number Of goods have agreed to form
a similar society. The, authorities at
the school have been unable to learn
whether the rumor is a hoax started
by an irontcal critic or whether such
a neXtension course is actually being
planned. Dean A. F. Woods said he
was interested to hear about it. "It is
a good scheme" he said.
Agricultural Instructors in the high
schools and consolidated schools of the
state are aiding tremendously in the
Minnesota, says Prof. George A.
Works of the division of agricultural
education at the Minnesota University
farm. '
Atty. E. e. Sharp. will leave Wednes-
day evening for the east on, a business
trip which will take him to Boston,
New York and other centers and will
make a run to New Haven to call on
his brother. who Is in his second year
at Yale university. f -. .
W. P. Bottom the we'll known potato
buyer has returned to his old stamping
grounds here II Clay county. :.
Elaborate preparations are being per-
ASSSSN "& III ] IO11CS0 LII d.
thoroughly patriotic and enthusiastic
observance OF the anniversary of
W~ashington's birthday which will be
celebrated Monday next, the day proper
speaker will be Gov. L. B. Hanna Of
North Dakota. A rich and specially ap-
proprtate musical program will be n
OF the features OF the celebration.
Mrs. W. r. Tillotson was hostess for
the. meeting of the Rector's guild OF St
Johns church this afternoon.
Boys at Fergus Falls get their feeds
of ice cream by keeping in touch with
social event and then, sneak up to the
back doors OF hostesses from whom
they swipe the freezers' OF ice cream
they don't have the good manner to re-
to convenient vacant lots.
Mrs. II. W. Grasse and daughter are
entertain a party OF musical friends
a luncheon to be given at the Com
stock on the anniversary Of Washing
toms birthday.
notice that renters Of any of the halls
IN that city must see to it that no
gambling be permitted in connection
with dancing parties. Complaints had
been made that there was some gamb.
ling in connection with a dance given
by baseball fans a few evenings ago.
Festus Johnson, a veteran Of the
] war, aged "a years succumbed to
an attack of paralysis at Detroit,
Minnp a few days ago..
The population at the state hospital
for inebriates at Willmar has reached
capacity of the institution and be
fore patients can be admitted a report
be sent to the superintendent,
who will notify the applicant whether
he can be accommodated at once or
he must remain on the waiting
list,
A second call has heen sent hv *hn
congregation of Trinity Norwegian Luz
Lheran church at Red Wing to Rev. 0.
J: II. Preus Of Los Angeles to become !
pastor OF the church named.
The Ladies' union Of the Congrega-
lonal church met at the home OF Mrs.
A. Ballard this afternoon.
Building activities have been resum-
on the new federal building and
will continue just as long as the |
will permit. Il
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
MAY VOTE ON ROAD TAXES.
Tax Commission Calls Attention {,
Provisions aF' r1unnt~ Road

IVAN bGFFs
County auditors Of Minnesota have
received a letter from the state tax
commission, calling attention 70 the
Dunn good roads law, particularly with
reference to road and bridge appro-
priations with request that that part
Of section 40, chapter 235 Of the gen
eral laws Of 1913 be published in the
newspapers. =:
This chapter provides that the cleo
tors of each township shall have the
power at their annual town meetings
in March, to determine the amount of
money which shall be raised by taxa
ton for road and bridge purposes, not
exceeding, however, is mills per dol
lar on taxable property of the town
ship. .lE- |-
The tax SO voted shall be extended,
collected and payment thereof enforc-
ed in the same manner and at the
same time as is provided by law for
the extension, collection and enforce
ment of other taxes. r
All road taxes hereafter levied. the
law provides, shall be paid in cash
and hereafter no highway labor shall
be assessed against the property.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
HOUSE SINKS TO. THE
BOTTOM OF a LAKE,;
MOVERS Baked,

Elysian, Mimi. Feb. 1S.-While
attempting to move a two-story
frame house across Lake Elysian
last week, the building broke
through the ice and sank to the
bottom. The water has since
frozen, so that hopes Of dislodging
it from the ice this winter have
had to be abandoned. The house
was on T. Fl. Savage's farm, on
the south side Of the lake, but
when the land was sold to Martin
Sexton, the house was not sold
and was afterwards bought by
Charles Born who attempted to
move 1t to his farm on the north
side Of the lake. @
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
TRIP AROUND THE WORLD

The young people of the Swedish
Lutheran church are going to take a
trip around the world tomorrow even
ing. They will leave the church at
1880 o'clock and go to Otto Peterson,
whose home will represent France;
then to Axel Nelson, Germany: Frank
Westberg, China; Selma Peterson,
Sweden: j. P. Myller, Norway; and
lastly to the E. G. Freeberg home,
which will represent the United States.
Mrs. Freeberg will be assisted by Mrs.
Harry Anderson, and Mamie Hedlund,
as hostesses. At each home they will
be served with a national dish, repre-
sentative Of the country each home
represents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
New Development Move.

President Welter Of the commercial
cup or Moorhead left this afternoon
Tor Crookston to view the sights Of the
Good Crops show, but more particu-
iarly to attend a meeting Of the rep
resentatives Of Clay, Norman, Polk,
Red Lake, Pennington, Marshall, Kit
son n Roseau counties, out Of which
is expected a Red River Valley Devel-
opment association, along the lines of
the Northern Development association
and the West Central Minnesota De-
yelopnent association, will be formed.
LAY county, with the other counties
named, has been associated with both
associations, but it has never been felt
that interests were common, the VAL
ley counties having problems peculiar
" their own to solve and plan for year
after year and each occurring season.
president Weller goes to Crookston
today n this evening will meet with
the organization committee which is
to prepare a program Of action and
which will be presented at a meeting
Of delegates to ne held at Crookston
tomorrow morning.
At a meeting Of the commercial club
or Moorhead President Welter was
authorized to appoint ten delegates to
represent Clay county at the meeting
called to organize the new develop
ment association and the gentlemen
named by Mr. Welter were: Henry
Schroeder, Sabin; Judge Carol A. Nye,
Johnston Wagner, D. D. Simmons, A.
H. Costain, president Of the Clay
County Farm bureau; E. D. Grant,
secretary Of the Clay County Potato
Growers associations; II. J, Harris,
H. R Edwards and A. J. Wright,
secretary of the commercial club. P.
70. Clement, the agricultural agent for
Clay county is already at Crookston
where he has been taking part in the
short course sessions and he will at
tend the birth of the new association
which means the placing of Clay and
other counties in the strictly agri-
cultural circles Of the Red river VAL
ley as a whole, in Minnesota to which
she belongs and to which Clay county
has a prominent right.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
ARE BOOSTING BOOSTERS
Fargo College Students Are Boosting
Playlet TO Be Called The Boost
ers at College Chapel.

Several embryonic poster artists
and advertising men are being discoy-
cred at Fargo college as a result OF
the enthusiasm displayed over the
Boosters play to be given by the stu
dents next Saturday and Monday eve
nings at the college.
The boosters were surprised, this
morning by the appearance on the bull
letin board Of a clever cartoon drawn
by Hall Thompson, son Of Mrs. Mary
Thompson, a 12-year-old student in
the Hawthorne school. The talented
youngster seems to have caught the
spirit from the college students, who
nave oeen the play.
very much similar to- one of the lead
ing cartoon personalities, who is adj
vising everyone to attend The Boost
erS. 7A
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
Evening Grain Letter.

Chicago. Feb. 1S.-Wheat-Had a
natural reaction following yesterdays
rapid advance. There vas evidence
u hcaVy selling around yesterdays
tossing prices n outside buying was
TOT large enough to carry the market
thfoush this opposition. Added to
ms was the fact of heavier northwest
receipts n free offerings of hard
winter by Nebraska. Export business
vas not In evidence today and the
sea-ooard said that he bulk of YES
,Ituay s business was largely specu-
awe. Northwestern markets were
rather inclined to easiness and SONS
d the export brokers reported Cana.
5lan OFFERS more liberal. 1t has been
Ipparent Tor several days that lead
t's longs nave sold freely on all up-
'urhs and was now willing that prices
SHouAd setback to a point where ex-
port business will again appear.
torn-Was strong and higher most
q the session but near the close suf-
Tered a severe break and closed to-
night IS lower than last night. There
was further influential short COVERING
apparent UP to $3.50 when supper
was suddenly with drawn from the
market and heavy selling substit,Ited
and prices quickly declined. Earlv
news favored holders. The short inter
est has been we'll reduced n senti-
men changed from hearish to bullish
we look for a further setback unless
tI1e snort interest continue coverine
We "ouid hesitate to press the short
side or May corn on the breaks.
oaes--euttered a fractional decline
alter early strength. The thorough
covering INDUCED in by shorts left the
market / n a rather weak position,
Chas. E. Lewis & Co..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
LlNDE ENTERS CONTEST.
Three Candidates Formally in Field
for NJ. %. Attorney Generalsgip.

Bismarck. N. d.. Feb. 1s.-With
three candidates already in the field
for the republican nomination for at
torney general, there bids fair to be a
merry contest for that position on the
state ticket. /
State Sen. III. j. sLinde Of Stanley
last night announced his candidacy.
Earlier in the day, Alfred Zuger. pres
emit assistent attorney general, had an.
nounced himself while several days
ago +. G. Heffron, also an assistant at
tor,1ey general, entered the race.
bid for the support Of the prohibition
forces, with the likelihood that Hebron
will be looked upon with most favor
by them, because OF his previous ac-
tivityy In the enforcement OF the pre-
.hibition law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
OF TWO MONTHS DEAD
Mrs. L. A. freeman, Wife of Field
Engineer at the a. Co. Died Of
Heart Trouble,

Mrs. L. A. Freeman, wife Of I. "A.
freeman, field engineer al the agri-
cultural college. died at a local hos
pital OF endocarditis. She was. 26
years Of age, and the couple had been
married only two months.
The body will be taken to Hendrum,
to the home Of her parents. where the
funeral will be held tomorrow after
at q o'clock. Undertaken Wasem
has charge of the funeral range
ments.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-02-18
RECITAL FRIDAY
Next Number on Dakota Conservatory
Artists' Course Will BE
Attractive.

Artists course will please take notice.
that the next number will be given at
Stones new auditorium on Friday
evening, Feb. 20. Miss Barbara Wait,
c~ontralto, OF Chicago, will give a song
recital for which a most attractive
program has been arranged.