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The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-08-25

ton, D. c., yesterday afternoon that
the House could pass the necessary
bill within ten days, but that the
Senate was in doubt. The attitude
of some members of the upper body
indicate that it might delay action
until December unless the full pres
sure of the administration were
brought to bear. With the admins
tration lined up vigorously for the
measure action could be obtained.
The Alaska towns believe the Presi-
dent will take up the fight in their
behalf the moment he realizes the
gravity of the situation confronting
them.
Alaska depends entirely on Brit
ish Columbia for her fuel. With
the British Columbia mines out OF
operation, the North would face the
winter more seriously crippled than
ever before in her history.
"The theory of conservation Or
Instrumentation, it is pointed out,
can be read into the present situa-
ton. The opening of the North's
coal fields is sought as an emergency
measure.
News of the action taken by the
Alaska towns was received by The
Times in cablegrams rom Cordova
n int
Seward, Lieut.. w. &. Eads. of the
government board of engineers, said
that the boards report on the coal
fields will not be completed for an
other two months.
THAT Alaska should now be
placed at the mercy of the chances CT
war, although in no wise interested
are even more beyond her reach than
IN the European conflict, has CEN
tered attention again of the incon-
gruous policy followed in the de-
velopment of the North's resources.
The territory's own coal resources
if they were situated on the other
side of the world. The coal fields
are forbidden land.
"As a result, she has to import
fuel from ports more than 1000
miles away and the continuation of
even this source of supply nov
hangs on the fortune of war. In
effect, Alaska is in as much danger
from the war as any German
colony
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-08-25

The Seattle Times takes hopeful
view of the probability of Alaska
soon securing coal legislation. In
referring to the efforts started in
the northland to secure relief the
Times says:
Reused by the fact that the
British Columbia coal mines may
have to cease operations at any
moment because of the European
war, leaving Alaska in desperate
straits for it's winter fuel supply,
Seward, Valdez, Cordova and other
towns of the northern territory lass
night wired request to President
Woodrow Wilson and Congress for
immediate action on the proposition
of opening the Alaska fields.
1.-THE chambers of commerce and
commercial clubs of the Alaska
towns decided that immediate action
was necessary when they discovered
that the North's fuel supply had be-
come one of the pawns in the great
conflict now shaking the Old World.
1.-THE closing down of the British
Columbia coal fields would deal the
towns, especially those along the
coast, a blow from which they might
not recover for years, unless they
could fall back on the vast coal
fields practically in their own back
yards.
"Cablegrams outlining the gravity
of the situation and showing the
need of Immediately releasing the
Alaska fields for operation, were
SEMI direct to President Wilson, Sec
rotary of the Interior Franklin K.
Lane and the leaders of both houses
| of Congress. The communication
laid stress on the fact that an
emergency exists, presenting a prop
lem that will not admit of delay.
| THE Cordova Chamber of Com
merce was advised from Washing
The Chitina leader. [volume] (Chitina, Alaska) 1910-1928, 1914-08-25

afternoon on the new baseball park.
! 1t is expected that within couple
| OF days the grounds will be in good
condition, and ready for play. A
team from the transport Buffalo Is
anxious to cross bats with the best
that the town can put forth. A game
will likely be arranged for Saturday
or Sunday. The Valdez team is also
willing to come over and engage In
a contest or two on Labor Day,
Monday, September Z.
The public schools of Cordova will
open on Monday morning next, the
31st day of August. One OF the
teachers, Miss Crabb, is now here,
while the other, Miss Ware, will
leave Seattle on the steamer Mari
posa tonight, which will likely reach
here on Monday. The term will last
nine months. with vacations at
Christmas and Easter.
For some months past the property
owners along the east side of First
street have been agitating the matter
of laying cement sidewalk for the
entire block. A petition, signed by
over two-thirds of the property
owners, was presented to Council
asking that this improvement be
ordered. By doing that the town
would be required to pay at least
one-third of the cost, and the mem
bers of Council did not think that
it was an expense that should be
placed on the city at this time. A
feeling generally prevailed that It
was an expense that should be borne
entirely by the property owners. VIII
| Clayson is evidently in accord with
! that idea for today he started in on
the preliminary work. He tore up
his old sidewalk, had dirt hauled TO
level. the base and is having gravel
brought by scow from Fleming Spit
between the dock and Orca, so that
the actual work of mixing and laying
the cement will soon begin. 1t is
expected that this example will be
rapidly followed by others who have
sidewalks that are badly in need of
repair, particularly on the north end
of the block and where the fill is not
consideration.
A meeting of the business men of
town has been called for tonight,
after the first show. 1t will be held
at the Chamber of Commerce rooms,
The Democrats of Cordova and
vicinity are invited to attend a meet
ing at City Hall tonight, to elect 7
delegates to a convention to be held
at Cordova on September 8, to nomi-
nate candidates for the Legislature.
NJ. A. Sprengel, president of the
Buffalo Club of the U. S. S. Buffalo,
has addressed a letter to the editor
gu qoIqM u! 'ueYseTv GI!BQ eql 10
says:
I'm behalf of the members of the
Buffalo Club" 1 wish to thank the
people of Cordova, through the
medium of your paper, for the splen-
did evening and entertainment en-
joyed by us last Friday night, which
only their generous attendance made
possible. Words cannot express the
appreciation we feel and since l do
not wish to take up valuable space Ia
your newspaper, suffice it to say that
we will never forget this visit and
especially that pleasant evening. Per-
NIT me to extend to you personally,
the musicians, Mr.. Fred Schringer,
and Mr.. E. L. Harwood, our thanks
for your very generous efforts and
Invaluable assistance to make the at
fair a success
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12

ford: Fargo Comemrcial club. Fargo;
Couiee Commercial club. Coulee: The
Commercial club. Inkster: The Indus
trial club. Lankin; The Commercial
club. EordvilIe: The Commercial club,
Larirnore: The Commercial club,
Grand Forks; The Commercial club,
Park River; Mandan Commercial
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
DESERT SCHAFER FOR
WATFORD, A new town

Schafer, n. D.. March 12.-Schafer.
the county seat town Of Mckenzie,
is being deserted for Watford. Wat
ford is one Of the towns on the Great
Northern extention to which the
grade has already been built and the
steel will be laid about May I. There
is a general idea that Watford will be
the terminal town Of the line for a
long time, probably permanently. It
is on the proposed line from Lewis
town. Mont. to New Rockford. n. D.,
but the change Of route may entirely
end the construction of this line at
WatfOrd. The town is only four miles
from here and a number Of business
men are moving their buildings Yer
there to be on the railroad when the
steel is laid this spring. Some busi-
ness men are erecting new buildings
there and conducting places in both
towns. A few will remain here as long
as the county seat is located at Scha-
fer, but 1t will not be q long period
before the agitation for county seat
removal will be taken up. Naturally
the people Of Schafer wilt favor Wat
ford, but the supporters Of Alexander.
which once held the county seat, will
no doubt make a fight to again secure
the hOnors.
The railroad ia at present completed
to Arnegard and the steel laying will
only be extended about ten miles.
The decision of the Great Northern
to cross the Missouri at some other
point and probably make some other
town than New Rockford the terminal
is causing the change OF plans here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
NEWS OF THE NORTHWEST
Messrs. Radabaugh and Wilson went

Messrs. Radabaugh and Wilson went
up to Adrian Tuesday on business.
a. K. Josal and wife have been in
the city of Fargo the most of the week.
Mrs. Josal .has'not been in the best Of
health this winter and they are down
there to see what a be done.
A brother of Ed Crystals from Min
nesota has returned home. He has
been here for a couple of weeks with
Ed.
Miss Julia Nelson returned home the
first Of the week. She has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs. Samuel Porter.
Mrs. Dora Jones from LaMoure Is
out assisting with work at the r.
Pitcher home.
Mr.. hasten, IN aged relative Of Mr..
Schmidinski, died at the latter's home
Tuesday at 5 o'clock p. m. He had
reached the ripe age Of SO years and
enjoyed h best Of health until three
days before his death.
Mr.. PRIVATE. who has had charge Of
the depot during the absence of II. S,
Robbins, checked out last Monday.
and has gone to another place to do
relief work.
Rev. Mr.. Boothby of the M. E.
church delivered a very interesting
ak IN the TEMPERANCE question at his
church Sunday evening.
Cor. V.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12

club. .Mandan: The Commercial club,
Lansdon: The Commercial club, VIII
The CommerefaI club. Wahpeton;
Hillsboro Commercial Club. New
Rockford. Cakes Commercial club,
Oakes: Glenburn Commercial club,
Glenburn; The Commercial club. Lis
bon; The Commercial club, Devils
Lake: The Commercial club. James
town; The Commercial club. Bis
march: The Commercial club, Hatton;
The Commercial club. Casselton: The
Hensel Commercial club, Ifensel;
Northwood Commercial club. North
wood; The Commercial club, Ender-
lin; The Commercial club, Dickinson;
The Commercial club, Harvey; The
Raleigh Commercial club, Raleigh;
The Commercial club, Ray; Palermo
Commercial club, Palermo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
SPECIAL LETTER TO
FORUM FROM PORTAL

Portal, y. D.. March 1O.-To The
Forum: Curling enthusiasts here are
discussing plans for the erection Of a
combined curling and skating rink
here this summer to cost in the neigh
bOThooi of $4,000. The local rink now
has a membership of over thirty, in
Guiding most of the business men, and
efforts will be made to interest other
towns in this section of the state in
the installation of Kinks. If cold
weather continues an International
bonspiel will be arranged at an early
date. =
Deputy Collector Halverson, of the
United States customs Office, returned
Tuesday from q TiEit with friends and
relatives in Mine. DesLacs n other
towns on the Great Northern.
The O. w. l.. Dancing club is PLAN
ming on giving another OF their popu-
lar parties next week. Music for the
occasion will be secured from Bow
bells.
Preparations are being made to re-
open the Portal creamery this spring.
This action is a result of the recent
movement in different parts Of the
state toward the raising of better
dairy cows. AS the new tariff admits
milk and cream duty free, it is ex-
pected ths local creamery will receive
the support Of patrons on both sides
of the lire. The local business men
are backing the movement n with
the territory Portal has to draw from,
there is no reason why the creamery
should not prove beneficial to all con-
cerned.
Rev. A. II. Parkes, who has occu-
pied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
church here for the past two years,
has received a call from an Iowa
church and expects to move there with
his family the first Of next month. No
action has been taken by the congre-
cation here to secure a new pastor.
Portable.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
SOCIALISTS PARTY
COMPLETE TICKET

Bowman, n. D., March ,12.-The So
cialists held a mass convention at the
courthouse yesterday and placed in
nomination a legislative and county
ticket as follows:
For members of legislature, thirty
ninth legislative district-A. e. Bow
en-, Bowman county; A. C. Townley,
Golden Valley county; Mr.. Pick.
Billings county.
Auditor-Gscar S. Evans, Bowman.
Treasurer-M. G. Nelson, Amor.
Register Of Deeds-E. e. Sudan,
Bowman. "
Sheriff-Frank Holtz,- Bowman.
Commissioners. Q. Strandness,
Star township.
A. f. Bowen. who is 81 candidate for
the legislature in this district, was
recently nominated for governor at a.
convention held at Minot. He has
resigned as such candidate and hopes
to represent Bowman. Billings and
Golden Valley counties In the legis-
lature. He moved here from Grand
Forks some time ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
CLAIMS RECORDS SHOW
NO ATTEMPT AT SWINDLE

: New England, N. D.. March Ito
The Forum: In your edition Of
March 10, 1914. appeared, on page g.
an article headed, Indignation Over
! Alleged Swindle, In which you at
tempted to set up certain facts in an
action tried before the district court
Robbers was plaintiff and Martin
Klein and Otto Thress were defend
ants.
! am not aware as to who your in
formant or reporter OF this action is,
but the facts as you state them in
said article are absolutely untrue and
contrary to the decree of the court.
The action, to being with, was
brought for political effect only. The
facts in this case, as brought out in
the testimony, were that Mrs. Kol-
bers requested me to write out a deed,
deciding her homestead to her son
in-law, Martin Klein, and also to write
out a mortage from Klein to her for
pare of he purchase price for the sum
of $1,400. 1t was her intention. at
that time, to live on tho interest only
of this $1,400 and that this $1.400 was
to be divided among her heirs at her
death. At the same time she made
her testament. ~disposinG of the $1.400,
and after sue papers were written
Up the said Mrs. Kolbers took these
papers to a disinterested party, a
cashier in one of the local banks Of
New England. n. D., and had him
read over the papers Ind advise her
Of the contents. That after being ad-
vised by said disinterested party she
returned and signed the papers. This
is the testimony as given by Mrs.
Robbers on the witness stand. After
hearing this evidence Hon. W. G.,
Crawford, presiding judge OF the
court, dismissed the action at nee as
to the defendant Thress. as there was
absolutely no liability shown as to
him. He also dismissed the action as
to Martin Klein, as there was no lia-
biIity shown as to Martin Klein.
But the court. believing that Mrs. Kol-
hers needed more money than the in
terest on the $1,400 note. induced the
parties to enter into a stipulation, ac-
cording to which stipulation Mr..
Klein agreed to pay to Mrs. Robbers
TO the interest, such sum Of $50 to be
deducted from the purchase price or
credit Of the note Of $1,400. After
this Judgment was entered the plain
tiff. Mrs. Robbers, did then and does
now, refuse to accept such additional
sum Of $50 as she has no complaint
to make as to the purchase price of
tgab land sold, or the manner in which
tn payments were to be made, as
.heT intention was. at the time the pa
,pers were executed, and is now, to
he on the interest Of the $1.400 only.
The following is an order for judg-
,snent in this action:
1T is hereby ordered, adjudged and
decreed: First, that the above en-
titled action be dismissed with preiu-
dice as to the defendant Otto Thress.
and judgment entered per stipulation
as to Martin Klein: second. that each
party pay his W costs. Dated March
., 1914. (Bv the court), w. G. Craw-
ford, Judge" Otto Thress.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
MOTHER! IT'S CRUEL TO FORCE OIL
OR CAL0MEL into 4 SICK CHILD

MIA Syrup of Figs. It's action is pos
tive, but gentle. Millions of mothers
keep this harmless t.fruit laxative
handy: they know children love to
take it; that it never fails to clean
the liver and bowels and sweeten the
stomach, and that a teaspoonful given
today saves a sick child tomorrow. It
should be the first remedy given as it
always does good, never: any harm.
Ask your druggist for "a 50:cent bot
tie of California Syrup Of Figs"
which has full directions for babies,
children of all ages and for grown
ups plainly on each bottle. Beware
Of counterfeits sold here. See that 1t
is made by california. Fig Syrup
Company" Refuse any other kind
with contempt.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
EVERY CLUB IN !
THE STATE INVITED

Grand Forks, \, D.. March 12.-Tt is
hoped Il expected that practically
every n of the thirty-two CONNER
cial organizations Of the state. mem
beTs Of the state organization, will be
State Federation Of Commercial clubs,
to be held in this city on March 1911
Of next week, and q cordial invitation
has been sent to each, urging that
they send representatives.
Secretary Graves Of the Grand
Forks Commercial club. Is of the
opinion that an active year Is before
that more interest is being taken than
ever before ia the work of community
advancement. The subject of immi-
grafton, recognized as all-important.
will be the main topic of discussion,
and 1t Ia expected that D. M. Neill,
! resident of the Minnesota State Fed
GRAFTON OF Commercial clubs. and E. S.
ton agent Of North Dakota, will be
present to deliver addresses on the
subject.
It Is planned to give a reception and
smoker for the visiting delegates on
Monday, tue opening day Of the con-
vention, the smoker to be held in the
evening". The delegates will be guests
at the bi-weekly dinner Of the COM
club on Tuesday evening next,
the second and last day Of the con-
vention,
Clubs Of State.
It is interesting to note the large
Of commercial clubs Of the
state who are affiliated with the state
organization and tie following list,
with the official title Of each, is fur
through the courtesy Of Secre-
Graves as indicating a healthy
in commercial organizations
and their activities:
Lansford Commercial club. ,Lans-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
MOUSE RIVER BOOSTERS
RENEW ACTIVITY

Lansford, N. D.. March 12.-With
the. advent of spring weather there is
renewed activity in the Mouse River
Loop Development and immigration
association. Last fall the 500 CO.
operated most heartily with the
organization and one of the results Of
the movement was the listing In this
state with the 500 of 5000 quarter
sections of land for sale. The Grea:
Northern signified an intention to
assist in the movement but SO far
there has been no definite arrange
ment. A committee will be sent to st.
Pau for a conference with Pres. L. w.
Hull as soon as ne returas from the
west. The next meeting of the as
ISOLATION will be held at Deering and
after that monthly sessions will be
held in the different towns that are
members Of the organization.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
DAY OF THE
Big INSTITUTE

Lidgerwood, N. D., March 12.-This
was the closing day Of the successful
Community institute here. President
Worst of the North Dakota Agricul-
tural college, President Smith of the
state school of science and State Dairy
Commissioner Flint were new speakers
on the program and the interest and
enthusiasm that has been so marked
during the week was ever more pro-
nounced today than before. The sue
cess of the first meeting has been so
great that arrangements are already
being made to have them held an
,nually. The program:
Forenoon.
Woman's MISUNDERSTANDING Foods,
Miss Howe; The Social Center, Pro-
fessor Pettijohn of the N. D. U.
High School-Opportunities Of the
Farm, President Worst of the A. c..
There was a noon day conference and
social hour.
Afternoon.
General Meeting 49, The Farmers
Club Movement, T. A. Cooper, direc-
tor of the United States Experiment
station.
The Farmers Notwithstanding in
North Dakota, State Dairy Commits
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
DRUG CLERK TELLS HOW
TO CURE INDIGESTION
AecouaaaeMds to Sufferers the Res&
Stomach Kennedy i'm Fargo Today.

1T is a wonder some Of US have
stomachs left" remarked a w~ell-known
stores sell a score or more of stomach
remedies for which there is a., wide
demand, most of them are just pepsin
Pills which digest the food that Is in
the stomach at the time. They have
no curative or strengthening effect on
the stomach at all, and of course do
not reach or cure tho cause, So the
same people keep on coming here n
buying and using them until they are
real chronic dyspeptics. When anyone
recommend ordinary bisurated mag
nesia. which doesn't digest the food at
all IA Just acts as an antacid and
sweetens the sour. ~fermenting con-
pain. heartburn, sour rising, wind,
bloating, fulIness, etc, in just a few
minutes, and the stomach digests its
food without help or trouble, which IS
the proper way"
Doctors make mistakes sometimes.
too" he continued. MY own aun had
all kinds OF trouble with her stomach
for years She bought n used sew
eral styles OF digestive pills but got
would. Finally she went to a doctor,
who nearly cared her to death by tell
Ing her she a cancer of the stomach.
She came to me with his prescription
and told me what he said. / thought
doctor whom I knew very well and he
didn't tell her anything, but just gave
her this same thing, ,hisurated mag
nesia. She took 1t two weeks and new
er has had any stomach trouble since
and that's three years ago. She's my
own aunt and I know this for q fact.
Yes, a lot of bisurated magnesia Is sold
in Fargo. ALI the druggists nave 1T, I
suppose, and all you take is a teaspoon
full after every meal. It's all right
-Adyt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
'cALlFoRNlA SYRUP OF FlGSn
CAN'T HARM TENDER ST0M-
ACH, LIVER, BOWELS.

Look back at your childhood days.
Remember the "physic" that mother
insisted on-castor oil. calomel, ca
thartics. How you hated them. how
you fought against taking them.
With. our children it's different.
Mothers who cling to the old form of
physic simply don't realize what they
do. The chiIdren's revolt is well
founded. Their tender little "insides''
are injured by them.
If your child's stomach, liver and
bowels need cleansing give "Califor-
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sioner Flint; Corn raising in North
Dakota, President Worst of the A. c..
Woman's MISUNDERSTANDING Foods,
Miss Howe; The Social Center, Pro-
fessor Pettijohn OF the N. d. u. -
Evening.
Community Institute Banquet
Constructive Community Leadership,
President Smith. state science school;
A Community Program, Professor
Pettijohn, N. D. U; What Shall be our
PROGRAM, local speakers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
HAS
A NEWSPAPER

C"harbonneau. N. D., March Ia
Charbonneau has a. newspaper of
which H. B, Winnie, formerly the edi-
tor of The Tagus Mirror, is the pub
Usher. C~harbonneau Is one Of the
towns on the new Great Northern ex-
tension and Is located in western Nc
Kenzie county. The new paper Is The
Herald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
ACETYLENE TANK BLEW
UP-NAN LOST HIS HAND

Crosby, n. D., March 12.-The ex-
plosion OF a tank in an acetylene weld
ing outfit in the Wold Bros. black
smith shop SO badly n1aligIed the hand
Of Berger Void that amputation win
be necessary. He was standing eight
feet away from the tank and was
struck as 1T was hurled past him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-03-12
GARRISON WILL HAVE
A new CREAMERY

Charlson, N. D., March 12.-As a re-
suit of recent meetings among the
farmers of this section. a.. creamery
will be established here. A meeting
for the Irpose of organizing a com
pany will be held at an early date.