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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

City Attorney w. H. Shure and his
assistant, Attorney v. r. Lowell, told
the city commissioners this morning
at regular session that their opinion
was that the ordinance provided for
in the Robert Blakemore petition pro-
vides for a separate and distinct ap-
propriation of the entire amount called
for. in addition to the ordinance passed
by the city commissioners, and that it
would no matter whether passed by
the commission or by a vote Of the
people, be illegal and void. They state
that it is the plain duty of the COM
missioners to disregard the petition
and refuse to pass the ordinance or
call for a special election.
This opinion was embodied in a re-
port made by City Attorney Shure
and filed with the city commissioners.
commissioners at their weekly meet
Ing.
Commissioner Blakemore stated to
q representative of The Forum that
he was not satisfied with the opinion
rendered and believes that an cleo
tion should be called. He also stated
that he was not sure but that he would
start mandamus proceedings against
the commissioners to require them to
present the matter to vote OF the
people. He said that he had started
the matter and was inclined to see 1t
through.
In further explaining his report, City
Attorney Shure, who was present at
the meeting, stated in reply to a ques-
ton put by Mr.. Blakemore regarding
the petition itself that though the
petition might state that the ordinance
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
DAILY LETTER
ON FINANCE

New York, Oct 2S.-Reduction of
the quarterly common dividend of the
United States Steel corporation from
IN to " of per cent was the most
interesting event of the oay In the
financial district BY taking this ac-
tion. which was indirectly attributed
to the European war. the company
was enabled to turn what would other
wise have been another deficit into a
very small surplus
Accepting the investment situation
as a criterion, conditions continued
to show steady Improvement. Exten-
sive dealings in city and state issues
were announced, the Az per cent
bonds OF two Massachusetts, cities
selling well above par. One promi-
nent banking house reported an order
for $500,000 worth of high class bonds,
which was net entirely filled at the
hoating supply. 1t was noteworthy
however, that the inquiry was only
for bonds of the first grade denoting
extreme caution of investors.
Foreign exchange was decidedly less
OF a factor. owing to the lessened
demand. Cables and sight drafts on
London opened a material fraction
over yesterdays low rates. but re-
ceded as the inquiry waned. German
AVASAlihdA hD WCIG slIlOoCAd dICly ACLlN6 al
SO 5-8. or lightly over their recent
low quotations.
Additional heavy exports of various
commodities and merchandise for the
account of importan German interests
were said to be under negotiations
In fact, shipments from this port t.
countries at war are mounting to fig
ures where they must soon efface
American obligations abroad. Today's
exports OF cotton alone were more
than double those of any day since
the outbreak of hostilities Copper was
also being taken in large quantities
but without any appreciable effect or
the low prices SO long quoted by pro-
ducerS.
Decided progress was made in the
preliminaries connected with the cot
ton pool, and a call on local mem
bers of the federal reserve for pay-
ment of their first installment fol
stock of that bank indicated the de.
termination of the board to have the
system tH operation by the middle o1
November.
The disruption to trade in the south
because of tho cotton situation was
reflected in the September earnings 81
the Southern railway which showed !
net loss Of $484.000.
Another large gain in the gold hold
ings of the Imperial bank OF Ger
many furnished the most Significant
item of foreign news Monetary con
ditions in London were on ,firmer
basis.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

ing made known, -.
For some unknown reasons the Ger
mans suddenly decided to delay the
attack until morning which allowed
the Siberian and other Russian rein
forcements to protect the city ade-
quately. Papers found in the posses
sion of German officers indicate that
the general attack was to attack War
saw that night. One explanation for
the change in the plan Is that the
Germans failed to obtain the assist
ance OF the Polish element upon which
they had counted.
The Russian generals also admire
the Germans abrupt extrication when
they found themselves outfianked
their retreat being so complete and
precipitate that the Russians were un-
able to overtake and engage the rear
guard In action for several miles. The
whole affair including the whirlwind
advance and the retreat at present Is
a puzzle to the Russians.
The inhabitants OF Warsaw say that
the dropping of German bombs. which
never were very damaging. now has
ceased, and, reinsured by the pres-
saw that night One explanation for
the preparations being made to. en-
gage the enemy. the life of the city
has become almost normal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Melvin Hildreth's
Clever AlIegory on
the European War

In the issue of Harper's weekly for
Oct. 81 is published an allegory on the
European war from the pen of Melvin
d. Hildreth. the well known Fargo
young man who was a member of The
Forum staff during the summer
months. and who is now attending
Columbia university, New York, from
where he sends The Forum AN occa-
snional letter. 1t is very clever idea.
remarkably we'll worked out and the
fact that it was thought worthy OF
publication in a national magazine of
the standing of Harper's is proof that
it has literary merit. 1t is entitled
War and is as follows:
Mr.. Jones bought an automobile.
So did Mr.. Smith.
Jones bought an advanced model
So did Smith.
Jones bought self starter, electric
lights. racing body and heavy tires.
Smith bought cut-out. a new car
buretor a. racing windshield and a
drivers suit
Jones went out ON the road and
made fifty miles an hour
Smith went out and made fifty five
Jones put a mortgage on his house
aaad ,housEht a faster car.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

Smith put up his note at the bank
and bought racer.
Jones met Smith on the street
1t was noon. the street was crowded.
Jones turned, Smith tried to get ahead.
there was slight collision, paint was
scratched. Jones was mad.
Smith refused to speak to Jones.
Jones saw Smith on country road.
He wanted to avenge the insult and
humiliate Smith He put on full
speed, caught up to Smith who re-
fused to let him pass Smith kept the
middle of the road and went sixty
miles an hour. So did Jones. whose
anger increased with his speed as he
was buried in the dust of smith. On
they went, mile after miIe The heat
was terrific. Soon the road widened.
Jones caught up to Smith, they were
even. They both shot ahead neck ana
neck. Then came turn In the road; !;
both made for 1t. There was a crash,
an explosion. machines a. mass of
broken, twisted steel.
Jones was picked up.
So was Smith.
Jones lived a cripple, Smith from
then on an incurable Invalid.
Thus they died
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Blakelnore May Begin
Mandamus Proceedings
to Compel Election
The Bakemore Petition Provides for Separate and Dis
tnct Appropriation Ordinance -shure and Lowell
Give Opinion to the City Commission.

proposed was a substitute for the one
passed by the city commissioners
there was nothing in the ordinance
itself to show that such was the In
tent and that when the matter should
come to the courts, they would only
act on the ordinance-not on the pett-
ton, which would be dead after the
election has been called. ''
The commissioners received the re-
port OF the city attorney and placed
it on file.
In full the report is as follows!
To The Hon. City Commissioners,
Fargo, North Dakota. Gentlemen:
We have carefully examined the petit
ton, filed in the Office of the city
auditor on or about the 18th day of
this month containing a proposed
ordinance entitled an ordnance to
appropriate money necessary to defray
all necessary expenses and liabilities
of the city Of Fargo for the fiscal
year commencing Sept. /, 1914" and
respectfully submit, in accordance
with your request, the following
opinion: ~
The petition purports to be drawn
under the provisions of chapter 70 Of
the 18th legislative assembly of this
state, commonly referred to as the
initiative referendum and recall
statute, and the law in terms requires
the adoption of the proposed ordin-
ance, without alteration, within
twenty days after the attachment Of
the auditors certificate or the calling
of special election forthwith at
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Proposed New Ordinance
Would Be Illegal and
Void Opinion Of Counsel
HARVEY AGAIN
VISITS WILSON

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Col. George
Harvey called upon President Wilson
at the White House for the second
time within a month. With Fred
lynch, democratic national commit
eeman from Minnesota, he discussed
he political situation and told the
president that in his opinion the out
-ook for deocratic victory was ex-
cellent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Battle Of Flanders Has
Developed Into Massacre
Is Report From Geneva
War Notes

Limoges, via Paris, Oct. 2S.-Ffve
German officers. wounded in battle,
are in the hospital here. Among the
number is Prince Jean Charles of
Garolath- -Beuthan, a lieutenant of the
regiment of Uhlans, number three,
who Is suffering from a wound in the
' leg.
Berlin, via the Hague and London,
Oct. 2S.-The sixtieth Prussian casual
ty list, with accompanying Saxon and
Bavarian lists, was published yester-
day. The list is headed with the name
of Lieut.. Gen, Frederick of Sake
Meiningen, who was killed in battle
near Montigney Aug. %.
Dispatches from the south report the
Germans have repulsed the French at
tacks in southern Vosges.
Liverpool, via London, Oct. 2s.-
Having received information that
twenty two German spies were on
board the Cunard liner Mauretania
with fraudulent passports, several Of
'ficers of the home office subjected the
passengers of the liner to a rigid ex-
animation on her arrival from New
York.
The officers were assisted by a corps
of interpreters, who devoted most of
their time to questioning French and
Scandinavian maids of American pas
sengers. Through the courtesy of the
foreign office, Edward Bell. second
secretary of the American embassy in
London, and Horace Lee Washington,
the American consul in Liverpool. were
present at the investigation.
No spies were found The only VIC
tim of the inquiry was the agent Of an
American arms mandatory, who had
with him samples of American rifles.
Nobody escaped examination, not even
Timothy Haly. Irish member of par
lament.
Folkestone, via London. Oct. 2S.-
News reached here last evening that
the French steamer Admiral Ganteau-
me, which met with an accident off
Boulogne, has arrived in port safely.
The steamer had on board many ref
ugees from Pas de Calais. some of
whom were lost during the transfer
to a channel steamer. The crew be-
lieve the accident was due to the ex-
plosion of a boiler.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
OF
DEAD WILL
!. TOTAL51

Royalton, Ill.,, oct. 2S.-FTorty seven
bodies have been recovered from the
Mitchell mine of the Franklin Coal
& Coke Co., which was wrecked by a
gas explosion yesterday. All but three
miners who entered the workings have
been definitely accounted for. II
these perished the death list will total
f1fty-one. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
DUTCH SHIP HIT
Mine and SANK

London. Oct. 2S.-A Dutch trawIer
reports the lugger vlaaringen struck
a mine forty miles north Of Ymuiden,
q seaport OK Holland, according to an
Amsterdam dispatch to Reuters. The
crew and the ship were lost.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Man Shot His Three Boys
Dead in a Silly Quarrel

2S-W
his children his
quarrel middle the night when stombeg bed
Clothes cold Strombeg
and first fired at his wife who fled in her nah clothes to the street
lowell R Ralph aged huddled together Three
OTIS ende
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
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RHEIMS
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RUINED
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London, Oct 2S.--The correspondent
of The Morning Post estimates the
damage to Rheims at over 100000
600,
He says: "Over 1,200 Civilians
were killed in the streets or houses,
during the months bombardment:
about a fourth of all the buildings
have been destroyed" He asserts the
cathedral is ruined" and is still
crumbling.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

General De Wet commander
chief Of
Ladysmh to relieve General
after
mand He of the ssnators the
conference appointed
General De Wet
at
held
demonstration
the Union Of South Africa. ' Wv
Brig. Gen. Beyers a in
his
sending commanders Africa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Storms Have Delayed
Assault on Tsing Tau

Toxic, 2S-storns general
u Using the fortified base Of the German of
Preliminary bombardments the forts from land
continue, causing much destruction.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
Winter Has Already
Set in in Russia

23"Russan the
Germans has in early" The Chronicles War
Mink
From Moscow Warsaw, the
cold.p. ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
GERMANS SAY FRENCH LOST 10000.

Berlin Oct 28Swiss newspapers report that since the
capture by the Germans of Camp Des Romans the
losses in the battle line between Tou and Verdun
than 10000 French officers complain of the
feror quality of the French troops.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
England Faces New
and Much More Serious
Rebellion in S. Africa

London Oct 28-Another rebellion broken
Africa Christian
eee have taken the lead of the rebels
and Western TransVaa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
FRENCH OFFICIAL REPORT.

Paris Oct. 28-The French official announcement this
afternoon says that yesterday the German attacks between
Neuport and Arras less violent The French positions
everywhere maintained French forces continued to adj
the north and east of Ypres The of the
municaton follows:
During the day of yesterday the German attack in all
regions became less violent Our positions everywhere
the of Ypres We also made progress between
Cambria to the southwest of LaBassee and Arras Further
information continues to confirm reports that the German
losses dead wounded and prisoners have been very
siderable in the northern region"
On the right bank of the Asne the Germans attempted
at night very violent offensive movement In the region of
Craonne On the heights of the highway Desdames they
have been repused In the Woevre district troops have
continued their advance the forests between Aprimont
and ST Mihie well as in. the forest of Lepretre.
Russa-s'To the south of Warsaw the fighting extends
from Rawa to the junction Of the River liza with the
tula front sxtytwo miles long In the region the
northeast of Rawa the Russians have inflicted heavy
the Germans There has been furious fighting in
making progress To the south of Sambo in the
valley of the Podbuj they surrounded the Thirty
eighth division of the Hungarian Ponved together with
achments from the Landstrum, and destroyed them
pletey capturing twenty pieces of artillery and quantity
of material In Prussia counter offensive move
ment on the part OF the Germans resulted in failure
BRITISH SHIPS RESUME COMMANDMENT.
Amsterdam, Oct. 28.-A Suis dispatch says the British
ships resumed the bombarmen Of German trenches at
Ostend yesterday, and adds:
The Germans repeatedly crossed the User canal but
driven back times before securing oohod The
battle continues to indecvely the Yser between
Dxmude and Ypres
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
German Cruiser Emden
Sank Japanese Steamer

London, Oct 2S. - The German
cruiser Emden sank the small
Japanese steamer Kamegasaki Maru
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

while the latter was proceeding to
Singapore, according to Central
News dispatch from Berlin. The Maru
was owned in Nagasaki.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28

London Oct. 25-It is reported here that the German
losses the Neupor Dxmude estimated at 10000
killed and $4,000 wounded During Sunday 400 vehicles
loaded with wounded soldiers passed through ostend
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Continued on Page Six.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-10-28
w Eat H n r.

Fair tonight and Thursday: slight
ly cooler tonight.
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Additional War Notes Page Ten. :,
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-29
Ex-PUGS NOW LAW MAKERS.
Seven Members Of Massachusetts, Leg
isIature,

Boston, Jan. 29.-Thc Massachusetts
Legislature includes seven former pro-
fessiOnal boxers, it was brought out
during hearing on bills proposing
regulations for boxing exhibitions.
Rep. Lewis II. Sullivan, after de-
scribing his own ring experiences, de-
clared that boxing produced the best
type of citizenship. Asker when box
ing ceased to he boxing and became
fighting, he said:
When YOU take the gloves off"
Rep. John +. Sheehan said he had
won three boxing championships,
Boxing teaches se,f-reliance, self-con-
fidence and improves the morals, he
said. and added smilingly: Getting
a smash on the jaw makes u fellow
think faster"
To demonstrate to the committee
what his idea of boxing is. he volun-
teered to put on the gloves with some
of his colleagues, who had ring exper-
fence but his offer was declined.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-29
ADVICE FROM DEAD MAN.
Moroccan Athlete Wants Olympic
Pointers From Murphy,

The international character of the
late Mike" Murphy's reputation as a
trainer of athletes received an unusual
recognition recently when his family
received a letter written in French by
a resident Of Morocco la Northern AZ
RIGA. II was addressed as follows:
Monsieur Mike Murphy, Director of
Athletics, Philadelphia" 1t was sent by
a young native of that country who
wanted information as to what text
books he should get TO teach him
enough atnietics to prepare himself
for competition in the Olympic games,
To be held in Berlin in 1916. This as
piring athlete had heard of Murphy
fame, but didn't know that the veteran
trainer had passed away last June. Mr..
Murphy's family will see to IL that he
gets the Information he wants.
This incident recalls the interest
which centcred on Murphy when he
was in charge of the American Olym-
pic team at Stockholm In the summer
Of 1912. At some time during his
stay Of two weeks i'm the Swedish cap
ital he was visited by representatives
of all the competing nations. Every
day the American training quarters
at the stadium were filed with for
eien athletes and trainers seeking Ia
picl, up some Information Of Murphy
methods IN handling athletes.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-29
TERMS OF STRIKE INQUIRY
ONE SIDED SAYS SHAW
HOPES, HOWEVER, THAT FEEDER
ALTON OF MINERS WILL BE
INVESTIGATED.

New YORK. Jan. 29.--ln statement
issucd hero last night quincy A. Shaw,
president of the Calumet q Hecla Min
'ng COMPANY regrets ana reseuts" the
resolution adopted 10y Congress for the
Investigation e the Michigan copper
strike, Mr. Shaw said that the action
proposed would prolong the semblance
Of the strike.
The Investigation is not desirable,
declared Mr.. Shaw, because the terms
Of direction which Congress gives in
the resolution are unfairly aimed at
one side OF tie controversy, and cN-
cludr from Investigation the notorious
disorders and b!oodshcd inspired by
IN" leaders Of the strike
Tho cooperation OF Mr.. Shaw is
promised the committee in the state
mcnt. The Investigators are offered
every facility To- ascertain facts, hop
ing that lin the interest of justice the
committee will familiarizc the Amcri-
can people with tho true character and
methods of the Western Federation of
Miners"
No charge has been made which tho
courts are not competent t. iuvesti-
gate" tie statement SAYS. Now Con-
gress propose To abandon its functions
as legislative body and investigate
as "a grand jury"
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1914-01-29

Bundy, William j. Clothier. Clarence
Griffin and j. Strachan.
Yacht Challenger Fast.
Although secrecy surrounds the
plans Of Shamrock W.. American
yachtsmen with English connections
are securing various items of informa-
ton, which, taken in the aggregate, in =
dictate that Sir Thomas Lipton's AM
erica's Cup challenger will be the last
word in European yacht building.
There is growing impression that
Shamrock ". will prove formidable
challenger 1t is known that Sir Thorn
as laid the result Of his observations
and experience in his previous attempts
to lift the cup before his designer, and
optimistic feelings are prevalent in
British yachting circles. Three defend
ers are now under construction.
Power boat builders are busy per-
fecting speed creations for the olimi-
the contest for which will be held in
English waters. This is the only an
nual international competition of I'M
portancc to be held abroad The Brit
ish retained the trophy last year with
Maple Leaf, with America third to
France Several motor boat enthus-
lasts have announced their Intention
of building boats, but it will he nee
essary to develop more speed than AM
kle Deep showed To bring back the
trophy won by Dixie.
The golf outlook is particularly in
tercsting. ana the visit ot American
players to England and France prom
Uses to arouse unusual interest in this
branch of sport. Lord Northcliffe is
determined to wipe out the defeat of
Harry Nardon and T.. Ray by Francis
Oumet i'm the American open cham
pionship by entering a. least two and
probably four leading British pros" in
this years open event. Ouimet, Tray
ers, Schmidt, Herreshoff and others
will compete abroad IN the amateur
championships, while several British
amateurs are considering trip to
America. The women's championship
is held by an English player. Miss
Gladys Ravonscroft, ard while it is
not definitely known whether she Will
defend her title, Miss Muriel DCddS
and other British women have am
nounced their intention of visiting
America this year.