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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
Human Side Of World
War; Brother Dies as
the Other Charges On

nipeg had furnished that company
for the slaughter.
An incident which was particu-
Iarly impressive related by Mr..
Ford, was the case of two broth
ers. Milmot and Torrance Turn
er, who were members of the
same company and were charging
the German lines on Oct. IS with
their battalion. A shell struck Will
mot and almost cut him In two.
Torrance who was behind and
witnessed the tragedy, could not
stop, but was compelled to pass
by the bleeding body Of his broth
err. After they had won the
trenches, Torrance was sent back
with dispatch. Again he reached
his brother, and there they found
him with his arms around the
maneIed body. unconscious Of shot
or shell or even the message he
was sent to deliver. And when he
came to himself his first words
were, "Oh, how can | tell mother"
MIR. Ford declared that the flank
ard file of the people are tired of
the war and hate war more than
the people on this side OF the line
hate war. gyie great question 10
how il may be stopped.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
WOULD EDUCATE ALIENS
FOR u. S. CITIZENSHIP
Sons of American Revolution Propose
Program For Active Work Along
This Line.

Organization for the betterment of
the prospective citizen Of the United
States and for social and educational
instruction Of aliens was the principal
topic of discussion at meeting of
the Sons of the American Revolution
of North Dakota, held last evening at
the Annex hotel.
The topic was discussed by Judge
B. f. Spalding and Frank ID. Hall Of
this city and Prof. ". P. Squires of
Grand Forks, all of whom went into
the various phases of the subject
fully.
A program OF activity along this line
was adopted by the organization last
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17

The audience at the First Bap-
tist church last night had the cp-
portunity to hear first hand, some
thing about the gloom that hangs
over Winnipeg and other Canadian
cities because of their relation to
the war. Rev. j. A. Ford. acting
pastor OF the Baptist church at
Lisbon, returning from a visit to
his family in Winnipeg, passed
through Fargo yesterday, and at
tended the evangelistic service in
the evening. He was called to the
platform by Mr.. Peterson, the pas
tor of the church, and asked to tell
the audience a little of what he
had told the pastor IN private
short while before.
MIR. Ford spoke of having been
present in Ralph Connor's church
the morning when that pastor
preached farewell sermon to the
Cameron Highianders, who, later
In France charged the enemy five
hundred strong, and only sixty
eight came out OF the battle--Win-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17

Letter in Postoffice From s6 Strand,
London, and Addressee Cannot
Be Found.

There is letter In the postoftice
for Mrs. A. ". Marshall. addressed to
405 Fifth avenue northwest, and Is
being held for a more complete ad-
dress as Mrs. Marshall Is not known
in this city. The letter is from S6
Strand, London. England. and the
postal authorities would be glad to
find the one to whom the letter is ad-
dressed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
evening. the plan being to congregate

evening. the plan being to congregate
aliens in various localities and give
them instruction prior to their declara-
ton or petition for citizenship.
The meeting opened at o'clock in
the dining room OF the hotel with a
dinner and was followed by the speak
ing and business meeting at which
the following officers were elected:
President, v. p. Squires Grand
Forks; first vice president, w. w.
Fuller, Mandan, second vice president,
G. M. Graham, jr., Fargo; secretary,
HI. c. Fish, Minot; treasurer, ]. l..
Bell, Bismarck; historian. F. d. Hall,
Fargo; chaplain, III. e. Simpson. Far
go
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17

To every teacher who will call and
register her name and address (reg-
lister is conveniently located, just in
side the entrance) we will present
FREE, a useful souvenir; also a
years subscription mailed free
monthly to her home, of the Pictor-
ial Review Fashion Sheet. Don't fail
to register and get this liberal offer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
Permanent Democratic Headquarters.

Permanent Democratic Headquarters.
Washington, Nov. 17.-Vance C. Nc
Cormick, chairman of the Democratic
national committee and Homer Cum
mings, vice chairman, conferred with
Wilson today and arranged to estab-
lish here permanent headquarters for
the Democratic national committee. w.
r. Hollister, assistant secretary, will
be in charge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
FIRST LECTURE

Citizens Course Opens at A. c. Ar
nory This Evening.
The Citizens lecture course presents
its first number this evening when
Walter Rauschenbusch will deliver a
lecture at the agricultural college ar
crowd.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-17
$50 REWARD

Will be given to the person giving
information leading to the recovery
or return Of one Ford touring car, new
1917 model. motor No. 1442413. Stolen
from Jamestown on Oct. "a, 1916.
Notify III. N. Foster, owner, or sheriff
at Jamestown, N. D.--Advt.
For state news read The Forum.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
News Of Fifty Years Ago

There is much rejoicing, all over the country,
AZ last ,djourmcd sine die. The session lust
closed Was the longest in the history Of the
country.
which Will put n stop TO the nightly drills and
military ~ertormances of negroes on Navy Hill.
pie In that locality and to the city generally.
ions uoe of or orsanasa,i %oln, or o onT m't ,han m aSI1els,
computes or regiments which have been, or
ne Governor OF virginia to drill Or march
or towns of Virginia. ''e' '''eS
and sent 10 Mr.. Davis a handsome casychair
for his comfort.
ze He' Of rt pS4"S"i G ana OF a ' Very 's se,ixe Snsis nisis
man, died at his home yesterday. aged seventy
For the information or the public. it may be
we'll to state that The handsome uniforms now
Worn by the police force were not furnished
themselves. and were paid for out OF their
meagcr salary.
1t was Robert Columbus who was picked up
ON tn" street in a beastly state of intoxication,
ana not Ghris,orher %Golum6us. as was stated
rection in justice to the memory OF Christopher
a very .colored African and by no means a
General Z Kirby Smith and family lof,
which state Will be their home in tho future.
The following teiesrams have passed oyer the
ocean:
osborne. July IS. 1856.
'"ro the President OF the United states.
"WaShinston:
The Queen congratulate s> the President on
the successful completion OF an undertaking
which she hopes may serve as an additional
bond OF union between the United States and
England"
Executive Mansion,
"WashinGtop. .July 30.
10 tier Majesty, Queen OF the United Kingdom
OF Great Britain and ireland:
The President Of the United States acknowl-
f fsr n wi.s pr0f ,1,sna g, srat snG hon, The reeeip, OF
Gates. and hopes that the cable which uriites
the Eastern and Western Iicmispheres may
serve TO strengthen and pcrpetuatc peace and
comfy between the government of England and
the republic OF the United States.
,Signed) "ANDREW JOHNSON"
At the meeting OF the Rappahannock Baptist
Association. held at Burlington Church In King
and Queen County, the principal feature of the
proceedings was an elaborate report on the re-
iiSious education of the colorcd people. The
report was prepared and read by Hon. n. l..
Montague. 1t reviewed the whole question OF
slavery: showing how the institution was forced
upon Virginia, and then took strong ground In
favor OF the religious education OF the Virginia
negro. both through Sunday school and day
school channels.
Henry Hidden, for many years postmaster at
Orange Courthouse, died At his home in that
village day before yesterday.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Health Talk, by Dr.. VIM. Brady
Thr Moderate Drinkcr.

Manu. weeks ago We so far forgot our good
. p who.o 90 20 explode about a moderate drink
advice to this department.. Yes wn eppeai ior
rnh "s'nSt: ABOUT the moderate drinker "a
"uch so mat the editors found a d,sh ~
plosion. 800 " III our ex-
Now som" Of our good friends are. ~ w.ro
our good friends; most of them s,tu Were
!" shorten their allotment OF years modcra,eiw
vas = s b"s "ph'rent result of the explosion
ore 't''er' from a school principal, is worth
quoting: " "o'th
was brought up in a home where ,iouor
was always on the sideboard for anv nen,her
,! 'he family. never knew of anv OF ne tax
ing a drink to forget it, I know. m y dear
=. a"'' "'cohoi is too often a curse. and often
icaas 10 sexual cXccsses and so on: but 7 think
your statement is too sweeping when YOU Mace
me whole array Of moderate drinkers in tho
=" eNa"e the trials and troubles of life and
'heir Just responsibilities However. let MS
ah"'c hands Perhaps we have different inter-
prct"'i"hS OF the moderate drinker. I am glad
10 have made your acquaintance, il only bv
correspondence"
a good many other letters. protested in the
posite of them all. We therefore wish to re-
D the moderate drinker, anyway! He is
neither drunk nor sober. but Just indifferent
ana the most illogical cuss in the world. For
no admits that alcohol is "a treachcrous agent.
Se' ne "fihhS IT. Now. what sort of logic can
icah a man 10 drink an unnecessary, luxurious,
.NhcnsiEe hcNeraGc which he knows may do ir-
i"i'arab!c harm, not only to himself, hut TO his
Innocent wife and children? Well tell you Just
what sort OF logic II Is: the drinkcr is hypno-
h%cd with ceotism. lie ina gines himself above
the common rabble. superior to temptations, ca
pahle OF extraordinary self-control. The alco-
hol adds just a littlo to his self-esteem. 1t
makes him blind to his folly. 1t permits him
10 feel very important. You know how a man
behavos-what things he will do when he takes
a drink or two TO nerve himself up. He is
. brave fellow indeed when alcohol puts his
s~clf-command asleep. You can't make him
realize that he isn't stronger in every way,
even when you man handle him. though you
wouldn't dare to tackle him when he hasn't
had a drink.
Mr. Principal. you're a sermon. Not even the
moderate drinkers favorite analogy, smoking.
can rescue you from your sorry pred'camcnt.
Your hand lrembles as you write. and YOU ex-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
The Antiquity of Freedom.

o Frecdom! thou are not as poets
dream,
y fair young girl, with light and deli
cate limbs
And wavy tresses gushing from the
cap
With which the Roman master crowned
When he took OF the gives. A bearded
man
Armed TO the teeth. art thou: ono
mailed hand
Grasps the broad shield, and ono the
sword; thy brow,
Glorious in beauty though 1t be. is
SCARED
With token OF old wars; thy massive
limbs
Are strong with struggling. Power at
thee has launched
His bolts. and with his lightning smitten
thee:
They could not quench tho life thou
hast from heaven:
Mercileas Power has dug thy dungeon
deep.
And his swart armorers by a thousand
fires,
Have forged thy chain; yet, while he
deems thee bound,
The links are shivered, and the prison
walls
Fall outward; terribly thou %sprinEest
forth.
AS springs the flames above q burning
pile,
And shoutest to the nations. who
return
Thy ~shoutinGs, while the pale oppres-
sor flies.
Thy birthright was not given by human
hands;
Thou vert twin-born with man. In
pleasant fields,
While yet our race was few. thou
sat'st with him,
To tend the quict flock and watch
the stars,
And teach the reed to utter simple
Thou by his side. amid the tangled
wood.
Didst war upon the panther and the
wolf,
His only foes; and thou with him
didst draw i,
The earliest furrow on tho mountains
side.
Soft with the deluge. Tyranny
himself
Thy enemy. although of reverend
look.
iloary with many years, and far obeved.
il later bora than thou; and as he
meets
The grave defiance OF hin elder eye,
The uSurpcr trcInbles In his fastness.
oh! not vet
Mayst thou embrace thy corsclet, nor
Thy sword; nor yet, O Freedom! close
thy lids
In aimmbnr; for thine enemy never
sleeps.
And thous must watch and combat
till tho day
or tho now earth and heaven.
William Cullen Bryant.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02

II adds the chief OF staff of the army and an
officer of the navy not below the rank OF
captain. and provides for full membership
in the body OF six citizens.
These six citizens, to be appointed by the
President. shall each be Il specialist in indus
try. public utilities. natural resources, or
otherwise be specially qualified. In view of
the great opportunities before the projected
council and the necessity for expert knowl-
edge before these opportunities can be utilized
to the advantage of the country, the Senate's
amendment is wisely designed to carry out
the original purpose of the measure.
As has long been recognized. one of the
principal weaknesses of our government is
the lack OF expert and specialized knowledge
in high places. In a word, too many Of our
departments are managed by amateurs in
stead Of highly trained professionals. Under
the Senate amendment, the broad question of
national defense would be studied by the men
best qualified to bring about real prepared
military and industrial, and if 1t is
adopted by the House it will assure a Council
OF National Defense in something moro than
name.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Telephone the Chef.

y cafe in Plainfcld. y. j. has in.
stalled a uniqu system for the con-
N"nicncc OF It's diners. Whether the
Man VIII eventually he welcomed by
the dining public has still to be proved.
but 1t has the merits OF ingenuity and
novelty. Each table In this cntcrpris-
ing cafe is connected directly with the
kitchen and the head chef by means OF
- telephone. The fastidious diner. in
stead of trusting the fine points Of his
order 10 a mere waiter. tells them
directly into the ear OF the chef. Thus
he can have his steak cooked to the
exact turn he likes. and got exactly
the proper number OF drops of season.
ing in the sauces.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
SUMMER IN THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Quo ~ tho Days Best Cartoons.
by r'redcrick =. Hn.kin.

the same time return to their suburban
MONIES within a conservative hour.
When the city becomes too unbe,r-
amy not. tho population. especially the
children, swarm into the two larx.
parks OF the cap!tal-Rock Creek and
Potomac Parks. Mrs. City DwelIer
.ucks the children and a lunch. includ.
ing an ice-cream freezer. into tho Ford
and deposits them on a shady bank
OF Rock Greek. Every day through.
out the summer any number Of auto
mobiles may be found parked on the
SIDE or the road. while thor owners
are seen lounging In ammock
stretched among the trees; dangling
their feet into the creek and eating
urge moist sandwiches. or lying !az-
ny on tho park green. AT night m.
picnickers have usually departed. bu,
there SIN comes a constant stream OF
automobiles. their headlights !llumi-
mating tii- winding roocs and casting
weird shadows on the trees.
The evcr-increas!nE nurnbcr OF coun.
Try clubs in Washington has greatly
added to It's summer c~onten,ment.
Those OF the oMcial set who remain
in the city usually spend the greater
part Of their time a, their ciubs piay-
ing golf and ennis. III golf course
OF tho chevy chasc Club is always oc-
cIplcd by various Important person.
AGES VINO arc spending the summcr in
Washington Moreover, SO popular
maze many of tho other cluhs. SUCH as
Tie Dlrnbartou. Bannockburn and Col.
uinbia Country Clubs. become. that
many OF the members prefer to sta
~ the city all summer rather than
give np their comfortable club habits.
So tho summer faithful arc not with
out spor:, nor do they always swcltcr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Council OF National Defense

SNYY LET the House provided for q council
~ OF executive Information" 10 be com
IpoSed OF members OF the Cabinet, with an
fdvtSory commission OF citizens, The Times
sDtspatch pointed out the inadequacy of tho
plan, particularly because Of the subordins-
ton OF the citizen commission to the council
x department heads. It is evident now that
Lhe--senate takes the same view. for the
amendment proposed by that body broadens
Stne scope OF the Council Of National Defense,
az ~ calls the new agency, includes in It's
membership only the Secretaries Of state
sAPaS and the Navy. from the Cabinet. while
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Chats With Virginia Editors

by speaiting in the summer when the days
are longer. says the Norfolk Ledger Dispatch.
aSenator La Toilette manages to complete a
speech IN ,wn days. Congress will adjourn
shorty; ana thch the Wisconsin man will have
many days Of rest. ~
The Norfolk Virsinian-Pilo saws: "peoole
engage IN me meat-packing industry in the
united states are said to number 90 600. Those
VINO are made to pay tribute to it aggregate
lOo'ooo,Ooo. Much more of that tribute ought
to come TO Virginia.
The oid Dominion Republican lets IN" on
Mr.. Wilson long enough to say: 'Thc ProhibI.
ton parry mas met, nominated, adopted a plat
form, raised n campaign fund of ST. 900 600 and
even MIR. Sulacr." '' w." y"
Education" says the Urbanna Sentinel, "fs
nn important factor in gaining success, vet nm
less it is backed up by a sufficient amount 81
ueteri,iltati0n pluck and tick-at.it-nes il
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Cleanliness More important III Ever

Il F.anything were needed 10 impress the an-
II thorities and the people OF Richmond with
the. importance OF II cleanup campaign, waged
vigorously and continuously, il is the noWs
that the typhoid-fever curve now touches
Richmond. Occasional cases are reported
Throughout nearly every year, but ii is now
apparent that the disease is beyond the occa-
sionsl stage. There is as yet no reason for
serious alarm, but there is every reason for
taking all precautions that experience. science
and common sense suggest. For the indi-
vidual, incubation is strongly
by the Health Department. For ths com
strict regard for cleanliness is the
only antitoxin.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
The Voice of the People
No Place for "Axit.tor,U

70 the Editor of The
Sir,--The recent strikes on the Washington
and old Dominion Railroad. the Great Fla lis and
Old Dominion Railroad and the Washington-
Virginia Railroad clearly show the attitude Of
the state of Virginia and its law-abiding citi-
Zens toward those nonresident agitators, who
seek to make trouble among satisfied en-
ployces in this community. The methods
OF these aGitators i'm seeking to gain their
purpose by efforts to tie up the roads by
violations OF the States laws and fragrant acts
Of violence and interference with ahic have
arraycd the sentiment of our people against
mem and permauemtiy retarded their prospects
the arrangements of these roads are just as
much in sympathy with the welfare OF their
employees as any nonresident walking dele
gates could possibly be, and therefore refused
to join with them.
Falls Church. Va. July 80.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
No, n Real Test OF ous,e,

NV
COMMISSIONER DOHERTY'S petition for
- the removal from Office OF l.. G. BROCK
Mayor OF the town of Smithfeld. for alleged
misconduct in Office, will not bring 10 a real
test me efficacy Of the custer law, under the
provisions of which Mr.. Doherty filed his ncti-
ZION. The charge against Mayor Brock is no,
BASED on any dercliction in the perfornance
OF MS executive duties. but grows ont Of tho
fact mat as Mayor he is OK ohicio Justice Of
inc peace FOR the town OF SmithGeld: and the
petition alleges that as a justice OF tho pcoce
ne knowing and willfully misconducted him
self in Office
AS pointed ont by The T~imcs-Dispatch some
weeks ago, the custer law provides no new
'eiheuy III cases or this character, but only
"hers another method Of bringing them to the
par OF me court. Mayor--or Jus,ice-Rrock
VIII nave a right TO demand tria! bv iury
II he mad been proceeded against under the
o!dcr practice. which is still allowable. he
would nave had the same right. SO. in avail
lhG mis- department OF the provisions Of the
custer law, Commissioner Dolerty has merely
elected between TWO concurrent methods Of
procedure. 1t was to meet cases for which
no other summary remedy was provided that
the custer law was designed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Neutrals, Duty To themselves

D1scuss1NG a London newspapers invita-
IL ton to %neutrals to remember that the
British. after all. are lighting the. whole
worlds battle" the New York World re-
marks that this self-anointed altruism is
getting slightly on our nerves We share
the nervous irritability OF our New York con-
temporary.
Moreover, We are even more weary Of those
British subjects. real or acting, who use
our own shores and the columns OF news
papers reputedly American TO excuse every
Britannia violation Of international law on
the ground that by this device the cause OF
civilization is advanced. The allies are fight
ling their own battles, for their own reasons.
perfectly valid and sufficient. but which
really have not the slightest relation TO the
ncutrals cause. In such a contingency ii is
for the neutral to regard his own interests;
else he will find himself in the clutches OF
that dignitary who VIGOROUSLY catches the
hindniost.
The more closely We read Mr. Hughes's
little note of acceptance, the more reasons we
find 10 support Wilson.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
Judge Barksdale's Standards

VINE average man, the decision Of Judge
w. X. Barksdale that il would be i'm
proper Tor him TO preside over the Leigh
Johnson contest in Halifax County will seem
a somewhat belated recognition OF the nice
ties or conduct. II will be remembered that
Judge Barksdale did not permit his official
position TO interfere with his taking some
part In the now famous Northumberland
Board case.
He had appointed James : Easley ex-
amtner OF records and, up TO the time the
new tax laws went into effect. had official
control over the performance Of his duties
Shortly after the Tax Board was invested
with the appointment and direction or ey-
saminers of records. Judge Barksdale enlistod
tine services OF lrby Turnbull, who. at his
request, examined certain records and dis
covered certain lures-comm to mos, nc
hne examiners OF the State--which served as
the ostensib!e basis for the action Of Tho
Tax Board in dismissing Mr.. Easlev, And
IN place OF Mr.. Easiey, the Tax Board an.
pointed Tucker c. Watkins, Jr, son-in-law
so1 luoge Barksdaie. Tho layman will find
at Sdificuit to reconcile the judges iva
standards. 80
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
SEEN ON THE SIDE


sound! sound! Sounds:
OH! Justice Hughes,
How could you choose
TO deal out words rcsounding.
Yet never show
How sou would go
Amid world traps aboundinE?
You've wept salt tears
And filled our ears
With lots of weasel phrases.
But how you fail
To strike the trail
Your hearers all amazcS.
You've sawed the air,
You've howled. for fair.
You've cussed, and roared, and shouted.
Yet still men feel,
For woe or veal.
The same old doubts they've doubted
To old friend Vic,
You ycarned to stick.
But he's with the departed,
And so to-day.
You grieve to say.
You're almost brokcn-heartcd.
Eut how TO go
Through Mexico.
Since good old Vic has left US,
You don't explains:
Which causes pain
That fate has so bcrcft us.
II docs seem. judge,
You raise a smudsc,
Like any fortune-tellcy.
Gold brick. I see.
fou may not he.
Ent you're II cold-brick sclor
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-08-02
To-Da,'s Best Hand-p;,La

e''"S man was eNasperated because the
station IN a certain Southern civ wa. - Co.
removed from tho business section. As ba
mopped me nersp'rat!on from his forehead ne
summed TO a negro boy at his side:
why ana 'hey put this station so far away
from town. """S
The negro was plainly puzzled for a minnie
men sa'd; ! dunno. lest twas cause tbev
wanted it 'longsidc der railroad."-cbicne
Herald. oN'e"so