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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

r. A. Lathrop Of Hope, member
eiect o. the state legislature, has
ISSUED 1oyel circular 10 fellow mend-
bers of the assembly, calling their at
tention to a series of legislative rules
remedies that he believes will expedite
business and make for better legisla-
ton.
Believing that every member Of the
Legislature has at heart the welfare of
the state, and will welcome discus
sions along legislative lines, / have
been prompted to offer some sug-
gestions based on general observa-
tions and the experience of q first
term two years ago." writes Mr.. Lath-
rop.
office are anxious to render their best
service, but coming together, the
larger majority being strangers with
no legislative experience, and (as ii
has seemed to be) the machinery Of
legislation being somewhat cumber-
some. 1T has not always made for the
most efficient results.
1T isn't worth while to find fault
with this condition but it is worth
while to try and work out some con-
structive method to remedy the condt.
tion to some extent. Not being a can
didate for any place at the hands Of
the legislature. feel that only mo-
tives Of having at heart the best in.
terests of the people will be assigned.
for, can assure you l have no other
thought.
1T has sometimes seemed that we
have too narrow a conception of our
office. We are not simply servants Of
the district from which we are
elected, but rather. state officers. and
should not consider ourselves as rep
resenting merely our county, our
party, our business. or anything less
than the wholS state and her every
citizen.
Against Caucus System.
There has crept in at times a, ten
dency on the part Of certain factions.
or representatives of certain lines of
business. to caucus pr to have meet
ings excluding those not of their be-
lief When. for the time being, we
have become servants of the whole
state, 1t has seemed to me that this
should not be. If carried to its logical
conclusion. this will be adopting the
caucus rule of congress that we have
been finding fault with, and in the end
is likely to result in minority rule,
through governing by majority of
the majority, which may be much less
than majority of the whole body.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Supreme Court Tangle
: In Acute Stage Today;
Make Demand I Tomorrow
Robinson and Grace at Bismarck AlreadyOrder Served
on Them-Provisional Supreme Court of Five Dis
trict Court Judges Will Hear Proceedings

For some time there has been an un-
settled question as to when a newly
elected judge of the supreme court
would take his seat. Whether on the
first Monday in December of the year
in which he was elected or the first
Monday in January Of the following
year? This question grows out Of the
peculiar language of section 80 Of the
constitution which was passed by the
constitutional convention Aug. IL, 1889,
and adopted Oct. 1, 1889, when read
together with an amendment approved
and ratified in 1908, providing for the
supreme court to consist of five judges
instead of three under the constitution
as originally framed.
Has Not Been Raised.
Up to the present time the incoming
judges have not raised the question,
there having been a prevailing thought
among the majority OF the supreme
court that the terms OF the newly
elected judges began on the first Mon
day Of January after the election in
the fall before and that the provisions
of section 80 with reference to their
taking their seat OF office in December
only applied to the first three judges
elected upon the organization of the
state. However, no contested case has
arisen or formal decision made settling
the question.
Seeks to Eliminate Trouble.
1t being generally understood and
declared that the three judges elected
last November would claim their right
to take their seat on Dec. 4 of this
year, and at least one of them having
so indicated his desire, it was thought
proper by the attorney general in the
interests of a peaceful, harmonious
and regular manner of settling the
controversy to have the matter de-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

Bismarck. N. D., Dec. Al
the very moment when J. E.
Robinson of Fargo was declaring
the order issued by provisional
supreme court Saturday night, q
bluff which retiring justices would
not endeavor to go through with,
Sheriff French of Burleigh county
stepped into the private Office of
Secretary of State Hall this morn
ina and served an order on Jus
tices- select Robinson and Grace,
requiring them to appear Thurs
day afternoon before the provi-
sional supreme court, constituted
Of five district judges. and to
show cause why they should
serve on the supreme bench DUR
ing the remainder Of December.
A similar order has been served
on retiring Justices Fisk. Goss
and Burke.
Robinson announced this morn
ing that the justices elect will
claim their seats tomorrow, az
soon as supplied with the eerti-
fieates Of election. Grace and
Robinson came in last night, and
1--WE have all qualified" said
Robinson. "and we expect the
judges will give us our offices to-
morrow when we present the cer-
tificates of election. No court has
any Jurisdiction in this matter
above the constitution. We are
proceeding under the constitution
and we expect the judges to use
enough good sense and dignity not
to attempt to overrule the con-
s$itution."
Robinson and Grace both re-
fused to state whether an effort
would be made to restrain the
state auditor from paying the
salaries Of the retiring justices for
December, should the latter in
sist upon serving.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Burmeister Resigns
Post, But Will Hold
Till Reorganization

were received. 1t is said that Duluth
and Superior would not be in the 1917
lineup.
Duluth and Virginia are not repre-
sented.
Looks Good at Forks.
Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 4.-Senti-
ment in Grand Forks is much in favor
of re-entering the Northern league in
1917, fans looking favorably to the in
cooperating of Minot, Brandon and
Moose Jaw, and excluding the cities at
the head of the lakes from the lineup.
The committee, recently appointed
by the Commercial club, to investigate
the advisability of asking for a fran
chise has met several times, but thus
far has not taken definite action.
Fans, generally. in the city, are anx-
ious to see a Grand Forks team in the
race.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

Minneapolis. Mimi, Dec. 4. - John
Burmeister of Minneapolis. president
Of the Northern league for four years,
made an attempt to resign at the an
nual meeting of the Northern league
magnates here today. The magnates
prevailed upon him to reconsider his
resignation, and after considerable
urging Burmeister agreed to head the
league until it could be reorganized on
a sound basis. He pleaded pressing
business interests as responsible.
Plans for an eight-cIub league in
1917 were outlined by M. L. Hibbard
of Fargo, and Chas. Moll Of Winnipeg.
Two Canadian cities, Brandon and
Moose Jaw, will probably be admit
ted to the league.
Applications for membership from
Minot, N. D., and Aberdeen, S. D.,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

Details Of the sale Of the morning
paper by e. S. Fentress ard Charles e.
Marsh to the Nonpartisan Publishing
company, it is understood, are being
related at conference this afternoon
between Marsh and Fentress and DIR.
L. T. Guild and A. l.. Westernhagen.
This morning, demand was served
on Messrs. Marsh and Fentress, that
they transfer to DIR. Guild, certain
stock held by him as collateral for the
mortgage Of $27, 7,40O, which DR.. Guild
and Mr.. Westernhagen have declared
due and payable. because Of the trans
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
British Government
To Be Reconstructed

London, Dec 4-Premier Asquith announced
in the house of commons that King George approved
of the reconstruction of the government. Asquith
suggested that after todays business concluded
the house adjourn until Thursday.
Premier Asquth stated the reconstruction of the
government involved no departure in any shape
form from the policy pursued since the beginning of
the war.
He did not deny that the designations of all the
ministers we're in his hands,
Asquith is to remain as premier in the new gov
ernment, according to dispatches from London Sun
day, but instead of the large cabinet there will be
select war council of five, which will direct British
affairs in the future.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Lathrop Proposes New
Methods to Improve
Legislative Machinery

my opposition to this is not that
would Eut a stumbtag block in the
way S4 AZ lJority axtion. for exactly
the SfpSsae is my ysttitude,. believing
that all legislation should come out in
the open and have full and free dis
cussion. Rather it Is the belief that
1t is a dangerous innovation to inject
into our legislative procedure, and that
when the time comes for sober second
thought that it will be regretted by
those who participate, and will be con-
demned by the people Of the state as
a whole.
Every question that affects every
citizen Of our state ought to be
participated in by every representa-
member should yield his honest opin-
ion on a policy or q measure, to any
thing less than a full majority Of the
whole.
Far better will it be to call to-
gether all conflicting elements Cf such
there be) and go over all points OF
difference and come to a majority
understanding, than that any should
feel that they have been ignored. All
are equally interested in our states
welfare. Whenwe get together and talk
it over we will find we are not so far
apart after all"
Legislative Changes.
AS measures of expediting and bet
tering legislation, Mr.. Lathrop sug-
gests:
Introduction Of only such measures
as remedy some defect in the present
laws, or broaden the field of opportuni-
ty for some portion of society.
Prepare all bills in advance, IL possi-
BILE, and introduce all bills within the
first few days Of the session. ...
Creation of a joint clearing house
committee" to which all bills would
be referred before printing; calling
authors together If necessary TO unite
ideas in single measure when same
subjects are advanced.
Appointment by legislative commit
tees by committee on committees"
Proper arrangement of committee
meeting hours.
Would compel members to make
brief statement, appending to their
bill when introduced, explaining
charges made in existing laws, or the
purpose Of a new act.
Granting the privilege to a member
Of the opposite house to explain such
measures as he may be the sponsor Of.
and thus be in position to better
describe the actual purpose OF pro-
posed law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Trepoff's Statement Means
Russia Is In War to the End
Russia Will Have Control
of Constantinople If Allies
Dictate the Peace Terms

Paris Dec. 4The TrePoH before the Duma
Sunday regarded here the outspoen and powerful utter
the
complete crushing 10
"In his latest "Chaneeor Behman
Howeg careful
official
all honorable understanding
In the east Premier Trepo Hctu dsposes of the chan
eeIors Illusions"
The proclamation, other things officially that
concluded 1916
of Russia and
"For 1000 reaching
ward free outlet the This Dream cherished
In the hearts of tho Russian ready realization
Russians should shedding their Blood
he
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

London, Dec. Am event SURPRISING
in far-reaching Importance by actual
military operations OF the war comes in
the public announcement by the new
Russian premier, Alexander Trepoff.
that by an agreement concluded in 1915
and subsequently adhered to by italy
the allies definitely established Russia's
right to Constantinople and the straits.
The existence OF this agreement has
been for long time alleged but never
before was 1t thus publicly and form
ally admitted.
simultaneously while the fate OF Bu-
charest is still hanging in the balance
comes the news that Russia, which has
been accused in some quarters of fail
ing to render assistance to its sorely
pressed ally is making heroic efforts to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

said last night his investigation al
ready was well under way. Hundreds
of messages and reports from official
and private agencies that have been
making inquiries into the high cost OF
living arrived at his Office yesterday
The district attorney said he planned
to go to Washington for a. general
conference between agents OF the de-
partment of justice and representa-
tives Of other governmental agencies
which would cooperate with them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Newspaper Deal Is
Conference Subject;
New Demand Is Made

fer of their interest to third parties.
Messrs. Marsh and Fentress, who
were absent from the city Saturday,
returned in the evening, and papers
were served on them.
One of the features in the deal has
to do with the default in the payment
Of interest on Dec. 1. This was paid
Saturday night, but returned by DR..
Guild to Mr.. Fentress.
Contrary to a rumor circulated about
the city today, it is positively stated
that control of the Associated Press
morning franchise in Fargo still lies
with DR.. Guild.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

road lines and it is believed they will
be exceedingly valuable as a fuel re-
which yield petroleum. In addition to
the heavy residium, this shale oil will
yield 10 to is per cent of gasoline by
ordinary methods of refining. and as a
vsInabie fertilizer. in large quantities
The lands are in arid sections where
they are of little agricultural value. but
those good for farming may be entered
under the agricultural laws. subject to
reservation to the government OF the
oil and gas in them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
ASKED TO PUSH
ADAMSON ACT
TEST CASE

Washington, Dec. 4.--The supreme
court was formally asked today to ex-
pedite the hearings on the Missouri.
Oklahoma & Gulf railroad case, chosen
to determine the constitutionality OF
the Adamson act, passed in September
when the nationwide railroad strike
was imminent The motion, concurred
in by railroads to set the case on for
hearing upon day as early as may
suit the convenience of the court,
was presented personally in open
court by Solicitor General Davis of
the department Of justice.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
VILLA
GIVES UP
The CITY
Chihuahua Is Again in the
Hands of the CarranZa
Officials

Washington, Dec. 4.-Oficial reports
to the state department announcing
the reoccupation of Chihuahua City
by CarranZa forces Sunday night, say
no resistance was encountered and
Villa and his bandits left no indica-
tion of their whereabouts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Baby Rides in
Stolen Car; Awakes as
Negro Abandons It

ST. Louis, Mo-, Dec. 4.-The a.
year.oId daughter of Louis Pitti,
who was sleeping on the back seat
of her fathers automobile when IL
was stolen Saturday night was
found in the machine in a park
here at 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing. The child said she awoke
as the car stopped and that a
negro hastened away.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
i. BOAT
MENACE
FEARED

Halifax, N. S., Dec. 4.-The
dominion naval department has order
ed all vessels in Canadian waters t
carry only such lights as are abso-
lutely indispensable to safe navigation,
it was announced today.
UnOfficially. it was said, the precau-
tions are due to the reported possibili-
ty Of German submarine operations on
the Atlantic coast. The order, which
again placed this city in comparative
darkness a few days ago, stated "a
real emergency does exist"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Standing Threat to
Boycott Food Planned
by New York Women

New York, Dec. Am organization
Of housewives through which every
consumer in this city may be reached
whenever it appears necessary to
establish a boycott on articles of
food" will be formed by January 1, it
was announced last night by Joseph
Hartigan, commisssSS--.er Of weights
and measures
The plan, Mr.. Hartigan said. is to
have at least one woman assigned to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
ASSAILANT
OF MISS DAHL
IN THE TOLLS?

Minneapolis, Dec. Arthur Stam is
being held in the county Jail suspected
of being the man who attacked Olga
Dahl, the pretty school teacher, near
Grand Rapids, Mimi, tied her to a
tree and left her for dead several
hours later The attack occurred three
months ago, Miss Dahl coming to
Minneapolis later.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

each Of the 42,0O0 square blocks here,
whose duty it will be Ito keep In
touch with the residents of that block
and keep them posted as to prices OF
the various articles of food" These
women" he added. would work with
the retail dealers as far as possible.
In addition to the boycott on eggs
started several days ago, the COM
missioner announced he expected
within three weeks to begin a boy
colt on butter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

Washington, Dec A. - withdrawal
from entry OF $4,000 acres of public
land in Colorado and $4,000 acres in
Utah, including part of the Green
will yield not less than 1,000,000,00
barrels of fuel oil, was recommended tn
President Wilson by Secretary Lane.
The lands lie within easy reach of rail-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
CONGRESS
AGAIN IN
SESSION
Usual Flood of Bills and
Resolutions Marked
the Opening
Big PROGRAM LIES AHEAD
Champ Clark Declared Next
House Would Be Dem
ocratic by Three
Big PROGRAM LIES AHEAD
"HlGH COST OF FOOD"
BILLS INTRODUCED.

Washington, Dec. 4-Four bills,
Of food, were introduced today by
Representative Fitzgerald of New
York. Two propose food en-
barge. One would regulate the
transportation Of cold storage
foods and another would regulate
the admission Of farm products
and manufactured foodstuffs to
the parcel post and reduce rates
on food.
"The enactment of either of the
bills" said Fitzgerald, twill
bring immediate relief to the
country. The people want action;
they are heartily tired of talk and
Investigations" A mass of petit
tions were filed in favor of this
legislation.
Washington, Dec. 4.-The opening
Of congress, promptly at noon today
was marked by the usual flood of bills
and resolutions. many of which are
expected to die in committee, or with
congress itself on March 4.
Speaker Champ Clark declared the
next house, on the basis of the last
would show at least ZIG Dem
ocrats without Scully Of New Jersey
or Beakers of Michigan. He conceded
21S to the Republicans. These figures
do not include the independent group
Of four which. with the two in doubt.
make a total of 435.
I'VE have control of the house with
out any doubt" the speaker said.
Led by Vice President Marshall
many senators and representatives
called at the White House to pay their
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04

against Won Falkenhayn in Moldavias
where the Russians have gained foot
ing at Kirlibaba and the battle is con-
tinuing with the utmost energy.
The new Russian effort Is visible on
the Danube south OF Bucharest, where
newly arrived Russian troops are max
shall Won Mackensen's rear. already. ac-
cording to the Russian oficial report
with some success, twenty-six guns and
a number of prisoners having been TAX
en- from TZomana and Gostinari. The
Russians are also successfully applying
pressure in Dobrudja.
These Russian attacks on the two ex-
though they may be too late to save
Bucharest. may, II successfully prose-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
FEDERAL DEPT. ACTS
Assistant District Attorney Will Aid
in Food Cost Inquiry.

Boston, Dec. 4.-United States Dis
trict Atty. George w. Anderson, who
has been appointed an assistant to
the federal attorney general to take
charge Of the nationwide inquiry in
to the causes of the high prices Of
foodstuffs. coal and other necessaries,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
No Americans Killed.

Juarez, Mexico, Dec. 4.-No Ameri-
cans have been killed in Chihuahua
City by Villa, according to a private
message received here from that city.
The message said the only foreigners
to suffer were the Chinese, for whom
the bandits showed no mercy. Gem
erals Murguia and Trevino are both in
Chihuahua City.
= Villa is reported to have carried
away a vast amount of loot from Chi
huahua, including considerable arms
and ammunition and much money.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
DREAD PLAGUE
AT JAMESTOWN

Jamestown, N. D., Dec. 4-Theodore
Premernke is the FIRST victim OF infan-
tile paralysis in this city. succumbing
Sunday at Parkview hospital as the
result of an attack OF the disease.
The deceased was Is years of age.
He was survived by his parents and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Germans Celebrating
New Rumanian Victory--
Fierce Struggle For
Bucharest Continues

Amster London--A Berlin
officially that the battle the Ageehu river northwest of
Monday in celebration Of this victory.
London At officially announced that the
occupied village Gradiehtea south Of Bucharest
Obstinate proceeding Alexandria Bucharest
Sofia, Dec via London Dec 4-0sspera fighting the Ru-
which the pulsed attacks made
the reported in the official statement by the office
len the
4-Serbian a
nishte, the bend
officially announced.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Bombs Placed In
Ships in New York .
Destroyed Millions
of Russian Munitions

New York. 4-The mships blown in the Russian
harbor Archangel of millions of
dollars munitions destroyed bombs
Of the Bush
this police headquarters
the the Imperial Russian embassy
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-12-04
Belgians of Antwerp in
Bloody Revolt Is Report

london Dec 1--WE sesians who arrived sIuskl HolI
and from Ghent, Nov. 80
which between 200 800 many German sol
dam dispatch today quoting slusk
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