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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

Percy MacKaye, poet and play
wright; Thomas Wood Stevens, page
ant master, and head of the School
of drama at the Carnegie institute,
Pittsburgh; Frederick S. Converse,
one of the leading American compos-
ers, and Joseph Lindon Smith, stage
producer and pageant master, are the
artists OF international reputation
now busy working on the greatest
show ever given in America-the
pageant and masque OF st. Louis,
which on the four last days OF May
will celebrate the l50th anniversary
of the founding Of st. Louis.
Nj These four performances of the
pageant and masque will be given in
natural amphitheatre at the old
worlds fair grounds in Forest park
In the cast OF the pageant and the
masque will appear a total OF 800
actors, all of whom will be drawn
from the citizens of st. Louis, with
the exception Of forty mine envoys---
men distinguished In the field OF civic
art---Wllo will be sent from represen-
tative American cities.
In the late afternoon this cast-the
largest ever used in any American
drarf1a--will re-enact the principal
romantic scenes In the history of st.
Loliis from the days Of the mound
builders, including stirring events Of
Indian warfare, the settlement of the
city itself. the coming OF the other
nations, the passing Of the Spanish,
French, and English flags, and the
final march OF the pioneers.
Following this realistic pageant,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
NEED OF A SOUND BODY

st. Louis, Mo-, April 2.-The inn
portance OF physical education TO
counteract the Injurious influences of
city life was emphasized by DIR. r.
TAFT Mckenzie, director of the de-
partment of physical education Of the
university Of Pennsylvania, in his
opening address last night as presi.
dent Of the American Physical Edu-
cation association.
The first meeting of the annual
convention OF the association was
held here last night. Delegates were
present from all parts of the country.
I'VE cannot check the rush Of peo-
pie to the CITY," said DR.. Mckenzie,
and we scarcely have awakened to
the serious consequences that have
alarmed Germany and England which
already sec the effect of city life on
the third and fourth generations. Few
trades or professions require all
round muscular activity. Many occu-
pations tend. directly to bring down
an otherwise sound physique.
"The policeman finds the arch of
his foot breaking down from constant
standing, and twenty per cent Of our
school children have crooked backs.
We have been able to prove that eff
cheney goes hand in hand with
sound physique, good circulation
and nervous system that is able to
"
life.
I'VE must replace the starvation of
the muscular system by training in
control and skill. How many lives lie
yearly at the door Of the employee
whose over-tired brain or whose un-
skilled hand has caused disaster
Las month in st. Louis valuable lives
Last month in st. Louis valuable lives
to leap ten-foot gap, scarcely half
the distance cleared by good athletes.
'The law no longer looks upon the
boys arrested for petty crimes and
disorderly conduct as criminals. Too
often are they lighting against con-
ditions designed to stunt their growth
and development.
'The provision Of Fairgrounds and
gymnasiums gives the chance for vi
tality necessary forces to be directed
toward the building up Of a good
physique and Of high ideals of justice
and citizenship"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
YOUNG NIXON
CHARGED With
y SERIOUS ASSAULT

New Haven, April 2.-Stanhope w.
Nixon Of New York, a Yale student,
and son Of Lewis Nixon, former demo-
cratic national committeeman, was
formally charged with assault in the
city court by Edward n. Everitt, chief
engineer of the Southern New England
Telephone Co.
Nixon's lawyers were not ready for
the hearing and continuance was
granted until April 10, under bond Of
81 800.
Nixon's father who came at the re-
quest Of his son, accompanied the
young man to the courthouse, but re-
manned in an ante room during the
proceedings
The assault on Everitt, which nearly
killed him, occurred last October.
Young Nixon told the police it fol-
lowed a wine party at a hotel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
SULLIVAN GIVEN
MONEY BY BANKER

Grand Forks, n. D., April 2.--In-
tense interest was apparent yesterday
afternoon at the alleged. bribery hear
Ings during the testimony of J. r. Car
ley, regarding the money transactions
which he had with j. A. Sullivan and
Track r. Bangs during the progress of
and after the Cooper murder trial.
The large auditorium OF the city hall
was packed with spectators, men; wo-
men and many law students attend
ing. .,
Mr. Carley testified to having: paid
j. A. Sullivan $237, all in, small
amounts with the exception Of the
final payment of $135. Carley stated
that he did not consider that Mr..
Bangs was legally bound on the mon
ey paid, but that he expected him to
see that it was settled, from a moral
obligation because of his recommend
ing that the loan be made to sulli-
van.
s...-s, Another BaiIiff. ,.... 49,. -..
J. c. Hart who acted as bailiff and
was assistant to Sullivan, testified re-
garding the jury, &Sullivan's actions
and the carrying Of liquor to the jur-
or's rooms. He stated that he had
seen only one of the jurors take a
drink and that there were some rooms
from which he had not taken bottles
when cleaning up.
Mr. Carley, using a memorandum,
stated that the following amounts
were paid to Sullivan during the trial
in the order given. $15,, $S5, SIT and
S35. He stated that he had notes Tor
all the amounts. but that he was not
able to find one, but that they were
not signed. He stated ttat he also
gave $135 to Sullivan on Dec. Is, 1911,
after the trial.
More Loans Made. ="
"On what occasion was this paid ?'
States Attorney Burtness asked. HE
came to me and wanted the money,
and gave 1t to him." He stated that
he had declined to loan him any more
and told Mr.. Bangs, that unless he
thought it all right that he was to
give it to him. Carley stated that he
was informed that it would be all
right and that he (Carley) then gave
$135 in cash to Sullivan. &
Burtness then gave Carley a paper,
which Attorney Bangs termed IAN un-
signed AFFIDAVIT" so that carley could
refresh his memory. Carley stated
that, he had never seen the paper be-
fore but that it was probably drawn
in his presence. After several objec-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

The five hotels destroyed included
the Florida, Munson, Clairmont, At
lantic, and Central hotels. The loss
is estimated at $750,0o0.
With the city crowded with winter
visitors, hundreds of persons ran ex-
citedly through the streets. Families
became scattered and personal effects
We're scattered everywhere.
Adjutant General Foster, with a de-
tachment of militia, took. charge Of
police regulations and assisted in
guarding property and locating miss
ing relatives and friends of the tour
lists. sz .
Priceless treasures were destroyed
when the flames attacked the old We'd
der building, where the curios of the
Historical society were stored. Rec
ords Of the old Spanish days. which
long have been Viewed with interest
by thousands were entirely destroyed.
The flames spread east and north
quickly destroying the Genevar opera
house and the Power Boat club 1t
was only through heroic work by the
flremen, militia and volunteers that
the Magnolia hotel was saved. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
BANDITS
ATTEMPT
FOILED

Athens, Ga. April "A lone bandit
who attempted to rob the Seaboard
Air Line passenger train No. H.,
southbound, near Conner, Ga, fifteen
miles northeast Of here, was frustrat-
ed by Express Messenger r. c..
Fletcher, after a revolver duel in
which the bandit was wounded but
tumbled off the train and escaped.
The bandit swung aboard the ex-
press car, as the train was leaving a
water station two miles south of
Conner, Covering Fletcher with re-
volver the bandit ordered the mes
senger to open the express car safe.
Fletcher responded by drawing re-
volver and opening fire. Many shots
were exchanged and then Fletcher hit
the bandits arm. He dropped his
weapon and leaped from the train.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
st. Augustine Visited
BY a Disastrous Fire.
Tourists Lose Ba gage
five Tourists Hotels Destroyed-No Lives Lost Many
= Guests Were Compelled to Flee, Scanty Clal lad
@'a. Without Their Personal BELONGINGS

st. Augustine, F'la,, April 2,-Fire
early today destroyed five tourist ho-
tells, the county courthouse, and a
number of residences here. So far as
known, no lives were lost, but many
guests at the Florida House, the Mum
son House, and the Central hotel,
which were destroyed, escaped scanti-
ly clad, and had no time to save their
personal belongings.
The flames were checked after a
hard fight, during which the city was
threatened. -s
Nearly two blocks near the water
front were destroyed. For a. time the
business section of the city was en-
dangered but the flames were finally
checked by the local firemen, aided by
a portion of the Jacksonville fire de-
partment, which was brought here on
a special train. .. s...' -
The fire originated in the Florida, a
large wooden structure, where the
firemen carried psany guests down
ladders. The occupants of. the other
hotels fed to the streets, leaving their
baggage and personal belongings.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
Continued on Page Eight.
ANES EXPLAINS The VOTE

Commissioner Ames desires to have
his reasons set forth before the pub
lie as to why has voted against the
dance hall prohibition proposition
yesterday at the session of the city
commission.
ut was not that favor Gance halls
that voted against this motion yes
terday," said Mr.. Ames. "But I am
opposed to singing out just one place
in the prohibition Of dancing halls.
If the uptown dancing halls are al
lowed to be run, it is not fair to bar
the pavilion in the park and single
out the manager of that place as an
object of reproof.
TT has struck me that action on
this proposition was somewhat pre-
mature. Mr.. Hector has not applied
for any license this year. He is a.
man of as good a reputation as any
man in town and I'm not in favor OF
taking any action that would in the
least reflect on Henry Hector. at least
before has has brought this question
ito an issue by applying for a license.
II want it understood, however. that
u am as opposed to dance halls as
anybody, but don't believe in singing.
anybody out in particular.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
ALL ROADS
FORCED TO
REIRENCH

Washington. April 2.-President Rea
Of the Pennsylvania railroad, was the
last witness heard before the inter
state commerce commission on behalf
Of the eastern railroads that are ask
ing for an increase in freight rates.
The oral testimony for the roads was
concluded with his statement.
Rea said emphatically, in a careful
ly prepared statement, that not only
the Pennsylvania but all American
railroads were confronted with the ne
cessity of retrenchment, which might
prove serious unless they were per-
nftted to increase their net incomes.
Said he: UNLESS the gap between
the receipt and expenditures can be
widened we must begin to retrench,
and retrenchment must begin on bet
terments and improvements not di-
rectly necessary the movement OF
trains. We should be very reluctant
to do this, as it would be to run coun-
ter to our traditions and the practice
of half century and we are sure it
would not be in the public interest and
we do not believe the public desires
If "
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
Seeding General in
North Dakota by the
End OF Next Week

That seeding will be general in
North Dakota by the end of next
week. that there is enough moisture
in the ground to start the crop in al
most all sections in the state and
that there will be q big increase In
the wheat acreage over last year, is
the summary that may be cleaned
from reports that have been sent to
The Grain Shipper, a new periodical
published at Duluth. 1t is put out
by the Winter Truesdell -Ames Co., a
grain commission firm. A note in
the front Of the pamphlet says:
"The Grain shipper is published
under the direction of j. J.. Killion,
for 8. number of years publisher of
The News and Stockman at Towner
N. d., and being under experienced
management should attain a credit
able showing in it's mission" .
The Grain Shipper has sent out a
number Of letters to the elevator man
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
Sealing Vessel Was
Crushed In Ice and
Sank--5O Found Dead

Johns, q" April 2The sealing Newfoundland
off sank and is fear
members her peshed after tho
suffering that fell to the lot
floating
for
suffered the foes, whipped by gale and
without fire food
already picked fifty bodies Of the New
foundnds them living lust long enough
nns disaster dying before the
reached port
rushed of the disaster
possible the iIfaed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
CANAL
ZONE IN
BUSINESS

Panama, April 1.-The Panama
canal zone began business Yesterday
under a permanent form of govern
ment.
The Isthmian Canal commission,
which has governed the zone during
the construction of the waterway, was
dissolved, and a civil administration,
semi military in character, was es-.
tablished.
Col George W. Goethals, by sap-
pointment of the president of the
United States, became it's first COVER
nor. His Inauguration was remark
able. There were no ceremonies, no
speeches, no display. -
In his office on the top of Cu1ebra
hill, overlooking the now famous cut
Of that name, Colonel Goethals, chair
man and chief engineer Of the 18TH
mian Canal commission, simply be-
gan his days work under new title,
governor and chief of the depart :
ment Of operation and maintenance"
In the big cut below, while the
colonel f1guratively transferred his
power from one hand to another, the
steam dredges were tearing away at
the foot of Curcaracha. slide, and To-
Continued on Page F'oI,r.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
ENGLAND FACES
SERIOUS STRIKE

Leeds. England, April 2.--All the
coal miners in Yorkshire, numbering
10000 left the pits when the last
of the notices to quit work expired.
The men demand the introduction Of a
minimum wage scale.
The stocks of coal at the pit heads
are only sufficient to last about a
week. After the expiration Of that
period, the railroads, steel and iron
works depending on the Yorkshire
collieries for fuel will be seriously
hampered, and many Of the men en-
ployed by them may be forced into
idleness. r..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

OF SWEDEN
VERY I'LL

Stockholm, April 2.-The condition
Of the health Of King Gustave con-
tinues to cause general anxiety. A
bulletin issued by his physicians says:
although the health of the king has
improved during the past week and
although there is no ground for un-
easiness, the royal physicians have
recommended his majesty to consult
Prof. Wilhelm Fleiner, specialist for
internal diseases, of Heidelberg, Ger
many, as there are indications of a
return Of the stomach trouble from
which he has been suffering.
Professor Wilmer will arrive in
Stockholm on Saturday."
The king has been ailing for some
time for he underwent an operation
for appendicitis in 1910, In. October
last year he again felt, painsl va
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
RUDE JEERS NET
SUFFRAGETTE

st. Louis, April 2.--Hisses and cat
calls from men in the audience greet
ed Mrs. Alice Curtice Meyer when she
addressed an open air meeting in
front Of the courthouse here in behalf
of woman suffrage. T. d,
After the interruption had continued
for some time Mrs. Meyer said: "By
the way some Of you men. treat me,
1T is hard to believe some Of you ever
had mothers"
"Oh. sister, that's where you're dead
wrong" said a youth in the crowd
use your noodle and think again"
II see you don't care to have me
talk any more" replied Mrs. Meyer,
$50 shall not continue" ..'
GO on, go on, we'll listen," answer
ed back some one in the crowd. Wen
make 'enn shut up" -.. t.'.s
MRS Meyer, however, sat down
John Reed Of Wyoming then stepped
UP to the automobile from which Mrs
Meyer had been speaking, and said to
her: ~
'I want you to know that don't
wTR-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
How One N. D. Farmer
Used Up the Corn

Corn is one Of the crvps that needs
to be introduced in North Dakota
farming. The next question is what
to do with it.
r. T. Kingman Of Hillsboro figured
out that one way to dispose OF the
corn crop was to feed cattle. Last
September he went to South st. Paul
and on Septmber End bought So head,
average weight 1109 pounds. These
were brought to Hillsboro and put on
pastures which was the main feed
during September. Feeding corn in
bundles was begun the Goth of Sep
tember. The steers being from the
range would not eat the corn at first.
BY October LIST they were eating a
bundle apiece daily. All the corn
was fed that they would eat. ON No-
yember 18th seventeen oe the largest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

ayers of Minnesota, North Dakota and
Montana, asking them the following
questions:
/. When will seeding begin in your
locality?
2. In what way will the acreage of
wheat and barley differ from that of
last year?
8. Is there enough moisture in the
soil to give crop good start?
Below are some of the answers to
these questions from various sections,
together with the source of informa-
|tion:
North Dakota.
Enderlin--1. April 1. 2. About same
as last year. 8. Yes.--L. S. Thomp-
son.
Cathay-1. April g.. if good weather.
2. Same as last year. 3. Some say
yes others no.--L b. Poppleston.
Butzville--1. About April l. 2. Con
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

and fattest steers were put in a feed
pen by themselves. In addition to all
the corn they would eat they were
fed each four quarts of barley daily.
This was increased to six quarts De-
cember LIST. On November 25th b
quart of oil meal and a light feed of
clover hay was added. These steers
were shipped to South st. Paul Janu-
ary Bird and brought $S.25. The aver
age weight was 1851 pounds, an aver
age gain OF 243 pounds during tho
last 80 days. The other two car loads
were fed in much the same way. The
average gain on the So steers was 26T
pounds. This includes sfirinkage To
and from ST. Paul. The second car
Continued on Page Three
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02

New Orleans, April 2.-Louis Ter
razas, Jr., the wealthy Mexican held
prisoner for ransom at Chihlhua by
Villa for three months, escaped, and
made his way couth toward Mexico
City, according to dispatches received
by new Orleans newspapers. Ter
razas made his escape through the
assistance of an old family servant, a
traitor in Villas camp.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
MAN CONDEMNED TO BE
HANGED, ESCAPED-HAS
JAIL-BREAKING RECORD


them wv.
special
to
it supposed
boarded freight train.
The me a. 5
serving life
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
VILLAS .
CHANCES
ARE slim
&c.. &@ EM@W MNiE MM

Washington, April 2.-FederaI
reinforeements, from SaItiIlo have
reached Torreon according to a
telegram to the Mexican embassy
here from the Mexican eonsulte
at FL Paseo. The message adds
that there, seemed to be little dan
ger Of the city being taken by
Villa.
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continued on Page -Four.
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Continued on Page Eight.
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Continued on Page Three.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-04-02
THE WEATHER

Eair tonight and Friday. Colder to-
nlsnt. Gentle northwest breezes.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02
cURRAN COMMISSION PUTS SOM E
In Tile s

IN The
THE applicant comes to the Of
flee. There is a short interview. If
it appears that the family needs i'm
mediate relief order would be sent to
grocery near that family. AS soon as
possible thereafter a visit would be
made to that family, in order to I'M
derstand all new conditions there. To
know what further is needed. We
might find complicated conditions. A
doctor might be needed or nurse.
Or institutional care. Further con-
tinUous relief might be necessary.
I'VE speak with the family. Pos
sibly secure information from other
reliable sources. The principle thing
is work. We ask the family to get
along if it can on its own resources
or secure aid from relatives able to
aid and all that sort of thing. Some
immediate relief may be given.
This is the statement that Eugene
T. Lies, the $4,000 a year general
superintendent of the United Chair
ties, made to the Curran mVestigat-
ing Commission on the method they
adopt in administering charity.
And as an example of the actual
working of this relief Helen R.
Friend, one of the district managers,
read from the records the follow
ing case of a woman, mother of a
child, and just .bereaved of her hus-
band:
The landlord called our attention
to the situation on Sept. 8, 1913. The
woman was in distress. A visitor call
ed on that day, but could not see the
woman as she was at her husbands
funeral.
Called on the 9Th and gave her so
cents in cash with directions to Sc
cure help from the county agents
office.
Two of our visitors went together
on September II. Not given any
thing that day.
''Visited 18th, Learned she had
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-05-02
E DolNGs OF UNITED CHARITIES

& DolNGS OF UNITED CHARITIES
given slip for county physician. He
asked that county agent supply her
with milk for infant.
con the 9th we found she needed
food. We sent $1.25 groceries.
"On the 18th she asked for work.
Had been receiving county supplies
and milk.
"0ct. l we gave her half ton Of
coal. She had applied to the Bohe-
milan Society for the next months
rent.
Visited her on the 9th. At Office
on the 18th. No relief"
The report for November showed
the U. c. had given throughout the
month the sum of 1925.
In November 81. In December
SIPS.
Lies, recalled, explained their meth
cd of dealing with homeless men who
applied to them. In some instances
they sent them to the Christian In
dustTial League, with whom they had
contract to supply work and lOdg-
ing.
The report of the investigator for
the CuTran Commission showed that
on the 18th of December he applied
to the U. G. and was given ticket
for a ten cent meal and sent to the
Industrial League. for his lodging. The
record of the U. G. showed that he
was credited with two meal tickets
and the lodging.
Report of investigator that he Wis
tied $40 w. Madison street Office of
U. c. Waited around until after 5
O'Clock and was referred to the
Homeless Men department. Was not
given carfare.
Visited another branch of the u.
c., waited one and half hours and
again referred to the department Of
Homeless Men. Again refused car
fare.