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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Pollock Holds That
Inheritance Tax Is
Not constitutional

the deceased, Martin A. Hagen, should
be taxed only is per cent while she
was assessed 25 per cent. The action
WAS for the purpose of aseertainlng
whether the statute was constitution
al and whether or not it is a viola
ton of the treaty existing between
the United States and Norway.
Judge Pollock held that the law is
unconstitutionalas it is arbitrarily and
uniustly discriminating against the
non PRESIDENT alien collateral heirs in
favor of the resident alien collateral
heirs. He also held that the 25 per
cent tax provision conf1icted with the
treaty between Norway and the Uni
ted States which provides that the
citizens of either country shall receive
inheritance in the other country on the
same basis as the citizen or resident of
that country.
The amount involved in the Inherit
ance of Elina A. Skarderud is con-
siderable. Should she be compelled to
pay the 25 per cent tax as provided by
the state law her tax would be $S,311.12
whereas should she be taxed on the
same basis as resident heirs she would
be compelled to pay only $3.50.
Fowler & Green of this city were at
torneys for the appellant and George
e. Wallace of the tax commission for
the respondent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

London, Feb. 21.-Four German
seaplanes Sunday made a raid over
the east and southeast coasts of Eng
land, according to an official announ-
cement made this evening. The total
casualties are given as two men and
one boy killed and one marine wound
ed. Considerable material damage was
done.
The official communication says:
-Four German seaplanes made a
raid over the east and southeast coasts
at noon today.
"The first raiders, two biplanes, ap-
peared over Lowestoft at 1885 o'clock
and circled over the south side of the
town for five minutes and dropped
bombs. In about five minutes they
rose to q great height and seemingly
vanished. At 1880 o'clock the two
seaplanes were again over the town
and then vanished eastward again.
Altogether seventeen small high
explosive bombs were dropped. There
were no casualties. Considerable dam
age was caused to the outbuildings of
houses. Two naval seaplanes went UP
at 11:05 o'clock and pursued the raid
ers, but without result.
Meanwhile, two other German sea-
planes were making for the Kentish
coast. The first passed over the Ken
tish knock light vessel, dropping
bombs in that vicinity at 1920 o'clock
The last raider made straight for
Walmer. Reaching that town at 11:27
| o'clock, flying at less than $500 feet
| it dropped six bombs and turned
sharply to the east.
| 1.-TWO of the bombs that fell DESTROY
ed roofs and broke windows in the
neighborhood. One of them fell close
to a church. blowing in the windows
us the CONGREGATION was singing 'te
! deum.' A third bomb fell on a road
way running along the beach, kill
ing one civilian and injuring one
marine.
"The total casualties were two men
land one boy killed, and one marine
wounded.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Informal Meeting
With Mrs. Keough to
Be Held at Gardner

morn
Whc at
oco at
a
a h
Hideh stated that this
al Woodrow presidency
said Mrs Hdret Mrs IIdh states that this is strictly informal
generally introduced and will then address the meeting
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
BRITISH
PLAN TWO
VOTESO
CREDIT

London Feb. 2f.-Pren1ier Asquith
presented to the British parlia-
ment motions for two new votes
of credit aggregating we'll over ST.
100000, 900, calculated to finance
the war to the end of the current
fiscal year, March 81, for which
purpose $500, 600, COO is needed, with
the. remainder to BS5fn the new
financial year with. ample funds.
Great Britain has called to the
colors one of the recruits under
the military service act, ,compris-
ing young bachelors from 19 years
of age and UP. The calling up of
single men has now been com
pleted,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

At a time when the people Of New
York are listening to tales regarding
the work Of North Dakota man and
welcoming him as one Of the foremost
social workers in America because of
his work in this state, a short review
of this work for the benefit Of our own
people might not be amiss.
Prof. A. G. Arvold, originator of the
Little Country theatre and head of
the department of public discussion at
the North Dakota Agricultural college,
is at the invitation Of various eastern
universities and organizations Of social
workers, making a ten day lecture
tour, explaining the idea Of the Little
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

Mandan, N. D., Feb. 21.---A rise Of
over eighteen inches during the night
and continued rise Of two inches an
hour in the Heart river and tributary
streams has flooded all lowlands in this
vicinity. While no serious damage has
resulted, new gorge of the ice will
cause serious trouble. The Missouri
river ice is still solid but raising, and
high water is expected, as the Yellow
stone river went out at Glendive late
Sunday afternoon.
Breaking all precedents, the western
North Dakota and eastern Montana
rivers are today breaking up, at least
three weeks ahead Of any time in his
tory. ...
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

Everything is arranged for the big
democratic achievement banquet. Hun
dreds of tikcets have ben disposed of
Holt, is leaving no stone unsurned to
make this the most important and sue
cessful gathering of democrats ever
attempted in North Dakota.
The citizens of Fargo should show
their appreciation Of the democrats of
the state in selecting Fargo as the
banquet city by giving them cordial
reception and by making their stay in
the city pleasant one to be renlem-
bered for Years to come.
Tickets for the banquet are on sale
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

at the leading hotels and every per-
son is urged to secure ticket as soon
as possible as in this way the caterer
will have a better idea of how many
to provide for.
1t was announced today that Mrs.
Keough will arrive in the city tomor-
row morning at 6 o'clock and the
above arrangements have been made in
order that the ladies of the state may
have an opportunity to meet the dis
tinguished visitor.
The other speakers for the ban
quet will arrive in the city at $40
O'clock over the Northern Pacific rail-
road tomorrow evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
HANNA'S boat
EXPECTED IN
n. Y. TODAY

The latest word received here rela-
tive to the return of Gov. L. B. Hanna
is that his boat is expected to reach
New York either this evening or to-
morrow morning.
1t is expected here that Governor
Hanna will come directly to Fargo aft
er landing and will probably stop here
short time before going on to Bis
marck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Serious Flood Danger
Threatened In Western
Part of the State

The Yellowstone river in Montana is
pouring its flood waters into the Mis-
souri,, and it is expected that the Mis-
souri, will be broken up here within
four or five days.
Early Sunday morning the Heart
river ice began to move. A rise of six
feet was registered up to IL o'clock
last night caused by the gorging of ice
at a point short distance above the
mouth where the Heart empties into
the Missouri. Water backing up flood
ed the lowlands and forced people to
leave about a dozen houses. The Mis-
souri, slope state fair grounds are un-
Continued on Page 10.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Germans Object to u. S..
Marshal Aboard the Appan

washington 2IRepresentatons
Prince Won Hafzfel counsellor
the
realizes that the feature
be
pected. 9N w 0>
feared friction might
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Submarine Issue Is
Still In Grave State--
No Assurance for the
Future From Germans

Washington 2t-Stae
slider
the the
submarine policy
the future.
The situation created by sinking
ships without
of
the Although all the
States has contended officials
the that
unessing liners it does
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
British Delegation
Confers With French
on Conduct of the War

Paris Feb 21-The British parliamentary
parliament committee headed by vseont Bryce has
rived Paris confer with French deputies under the
former Premier cIemeneeau The meetings extend
Eng over three days, begin tomorrow.
Prosram fer animated conduct
ona affairs that delegation from each parliament have
From Paris the British deesation will to Bordeaux for public
meetings cities
Engshmen received by President Ponca Premier BRAND
and Antonin Duboist president of the senate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Little Country Theatre
and Package Library Are
Of Great Pract: Value
Thousands Have Made Use Of the = ckage Library
Little Theatre Used as Model to Fts Nucleus for
Several Community Centres in Nos> Dakota

Country theatre 70. the public dis
cussion work whioG maintained in
connection with it. ~
The people Of the east. due to the
depopulation of the rural districts
realize more fully than do we in North
Dakota, the importance Of making the
farm a place on which to live as well
as to make q living. They have learn
ed, from the loss of their best young
men from the farms. that the social
problems of the rural districts should
not be kept entirely subservient to the
economic problems. and it is crafty
ITop+ipnod IN pona my
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Helgesen on Committee
toProbe Extravaganza in
Agricultural Department

Washington D. c. representative eeesen has been
a sub
agriculture investigate the department OF agcu
department has
in
of 45 for the
of a farmv vvae one n&acce of this
who don't the
of There should business
MANAGER ehaae probably would be able
government of his salary every
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
New Army Bill Would
Greatly Strengthen .-
Uncle Sam for Defense

Feb 21A reorganization BILL federal
$4,000
artillery, the fifteen
new corps Of having military training
tentatively by the house military committee
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
DENMARK
NAY SELL
ISLANDS

Washington, Feb. 21.-Copenhagen
reports revival Of the discussion of the
proposal that the Danish West Indies
be sold to the United States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
Turks Being Driven
Southwark --BiHis
Abandoned-- d--Trebizond
Seriously Menaced

London, Feb. 21:-The Russians have occupied
the entire Lake Van district, the Turks retiring
southwark, even evacuating Bitlis, according to
Petrograd dispatch received in Rome given out here
by the Wireless Press.
On the other wing, according to the dispatch,
Russian advance guards have arrived within short
distance of Trebizond on the Black sea coast.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

Two of our aeroplanes which went
up from Dover pursued the raider, but
apparently could not overtake him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21
League Ball for Fargo
Will Be Put Up to Fans
by Canvassing Committee

The Fargo baseball committee will their Tuesday
the Northern league the baseball fans Of Fargo and want
the $4,000 bond These
from the league. 1t o
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

The rapid Armenia.
following interfering task of
Turks their efforts their TH
the headquarters
Turkish to the
had fallen.
Assuming the OF n
Armenia Of exrcang
themselves from what position
U5offciai Of move
both the direction
toward the oiarbekr the easdad railway so miles beyond in the
forces which have been operating along the Black coast
expected IRON the to the north where another Russian
Trehzond toward which the Russian Ezerum also
pushing
Far reaching results would Russian
thrust toward the south, cutting of
sagdad railway would communication with Syria and point
Tgrs river from sasdad the operations the taking of that
DUMA CoNVENEs TOMORROW.
Petrogad, Feb 21-The las to
The Duma porogued Sept is Emperor Mich
oas issued rescrp posponng indefinitely reopenne we'll
the
les had completed
Demonstrations reported having taken place n
Perograd and Moscow
permit the reassemhng of the Duma
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-02-21

Continued on Page 10.)
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Continued on Page 1o)
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
TAFT PLEADS
FOR DEFENSE
Tells Geographic Society the
Country Should Prepare
Fully but Avoid War.
SAYS PEACE Is ESSENTIAL
UNDER DEMOCRATIC REGIME
Former President Declares Popular
Government Is Impossible When
War Hounds Are Loose.

A democracy should make every
should avoid war when 1t can do so
with honor and without national sacri-
nce. because the principles of de-
mocracy-a free press and unre-
stricted public opinion-are not the
quickest forms through which to over
power an enemy.
This Is the substance of a state
ment made by former President William
H Taft in an address before the Ma
tional Geographic Society at New Ma
sonic Temple last night. The applause
which greeted the former President
lasted several minutes.
"England's course in this war;" said
Mr.. Taft. has confirmed the view that
IL war is to be a normal condition of
national and international life. popu-
lar government with a free press and
unrestricted public opinion is not the
best form adapted to act quickly to
overwhelm an enemy. Its inherent
disadvantage in the outset of war
is not only a reason why a democracy
should avoid war when 1t can do SO
with honor and without national sacri-
flee, but 1t is also a reason why it
should In time OF peace make every
preparation for national defense con-
sistent with Individual liberty and
the control Of the people"
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
WEDDING FEES
$4,000 A YEAR
Commissioner Wallstein Re-
ports Existence of Mar
riage Trust in Brooklyn.
CLERK" NOT EMPLOYED BY
CITY FIRST AID TO CUPID
lib Ceremonies Performed in Unique
Chapel in Period of Sixteen Days,
Mayor Mitchell Is Told.

Special to The Washington Her.d-
New York. Feb. u.-Brooklyn fanghed
when Manhattan aired her marriage
trust scandal a year ago. Now 1t is
Manhattan's turn Charges that a senu-
Inc. up-to-date marriage monopoly, here
tofore investigation proof, exists in Bor-
ough Hall. Brooklyn. were made in a
letter today from Commissioner OF Ac-
counts Wallstein to Mayor Mitchell.
Commissioner Wsllstein's letter charges
that one Abraham Oppenheimer has been
Installed fifteen or twenty years in room
10. Borough Hall. Brooklyn, known
locally as the marriage chapel" and
that his income made through marriae ees
has been about 5000 a year The room
is used by twentyfour Brooklyn alder
men as a meeting place.
According to Commissioner wallstein.
oppenheimer, without compensation. has
been acting as clerk and messenger zen
orally for the aldermen He answers tel
ephone calls, takes care of Jury notices
and otherwise lakes himself useful. In
return for his services. It is CHARGED.
some OF the aldermen consent" to per-
form marriage ceremonies at his re-
quest.
During a period Of sixteen DAYS last
January there were I13 marriage cere-
monies performed by aldermen in Brook
lyn's chapel. an average of seven day.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
T. r. AND WIFE SAIL
FOR THE WEST INDIES
Colonel Refuses to Comment on Car
nson Resignation and Refers
Question to His RonL

New York. Feb. L-CoL and Mrs.
Roosevelt left New York this afternoon
aboard the steamship Guiana for the
West Indies. They will return about the
middle Of March. Mrs. Roosevelt thought
the colonel needed a rest. and be agreed
with her.
Asked TO discuss the Garrison affair
and to comment generally on the Wilson
administration, the Colonel smiled good
humoredly as scores OF cameras clicked.
Il must refer you to my book, Fear
God and Take Your Own Part What 1
wrote in that is true today and will be
true q year from now. II deals with all
matters TO which you refer. As for the
Lusitanla matter. all care to say is this:
II a man slapped your ~ife's face eight
months ago. it is OF no consequence what
you may do now.''
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
first announced January I. 1916. The Herald
u. S. May Protest New
German U-Boat War

The United States govern
ment may seek a loophole
through which to avoid acqui-
escence in Cermany's and Aus
tris's intention to begin after
March | to attack all armed
enemy merchant vessels without
warning.
The State Department, it was
learned last night. is considering
the sdyisabiliy Of protesting
against the proposed campaign
Of the Teutonic submarines.
A high official Of the depart
ment expressed the opinion that
it would be reckless to assume
that the United States would per-
nit such a campaign to be in
susurated without = st.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
Course in Love
Is lnaugurated
Coucher Graduates Receive
Instruction in Art of Sue
cessful Marriage.
Special to The w.shinstOo B.aIo.

Special to The WashinStoa Her1ld
Baltimore. Feb. lI-when the class Of
1916 is graduated from Goucher College
next June one-half of its number VIII
be authorities on love in all its raminca-
tons. including the gentle art Of success
full marriage. For. by way of finishing
the college education OF the Gouche.
seniors, DR.. Lillian Welsh. lecturer In
hygiene, yesterday inaugurated a weekly
course of instruction on Love and
Marriage"
About forty members OF the senior
class fiocked to Bennett Hall for the
opening lecture OF the course at 4 o'clocA
yesterday afternoon. and. the cours~
being optional. as many seniors. whether
for lack Of enthusiasm over love ano
marriage as the subject of a college
course or because they considered them
selves sufficiently well posted on the
subject stayed away.
Freshmen. sophomores and juniors
were not allowed to SO much as poke
their noses through the doors Of Bennett
Hall while the lecture was in progress
Moreover, the seniors who have signl-
fed their intention of taking up the
study Of love and marriage have refused
to divulge the nature of proceedings In
the class to the younger students.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
SPIKED CLUBS
IN TRENCHES
Troops Around Saloniki Get
Back to Primitive Mode
of Warfare.
BOMBING AS SCIENCE
PRACTICED BY TROOPS
Many New Missiles Make Appearance.
Germans Use Air Gun to Hurl
Immense Projechle.
p.cal Cable to rhs washingtou Herald.

sfsoA Sapie 10 fhs WAshingtor Herald
4Athens. Greece, Feb. 11.--At last the
warriors have got down to using clubs,
Just ordinary clubs, for Draining men.
The Austro-German soldiers are sup
piled with bludgeons and on parts Of
the British front the ally soldiers have
been furnished clubs covered with
spikes.
These British clubs look much like
the big stick American cartoonists
used to picture T. r. as using. The
clubs are for use by troops entering
trenches on the sly and Staying noise
lessly so that men in other parts of
the same line will not know what is
going on.
One of the newest missiles in the
great war is huge shell the Germans
threw at the Dardanelles. Only air
guns could throw the shell without
exploding it, and these new air guns
must be 10 inches in bore and many
feet long. One of these big shells
which fell in the British line unex-
ploded has been taken apart by ex-
perts. 1t was 10 inches in diameter
and Is inches high, made of sheet steel
with wooden plug disks at each end.
This big steel can contained seventy
six pieces of scrap iron and twenty
FIVE pounds of tti-nitro-toIuol. The
missile weighs ifty-one pounds. The
firing of the big she'll must have been
touchy work.
Imagine a fire cracker 10 inches
thick that would blow a hole in the
earth feet deep and 10 feet in diam
eter. Imagine yourself facing the duty
of lighting the fuse of this ffty-one
pound cracker and then, while the fuse
was sputtering. placing the cracker
in the mouth of giant air gun and
firing the gun in time to get the
cracker out of your neighborhood be-
fore it went of.
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
WAR CAUSES WEDDING.
American Relief Worker weds Beau
tifuI Belgian Maiden.

Amsterdam, Feb. ia war romance.
in which the leading roles were taken by
an American and beautiful Belgian
maiden, has been revealed by the mar
riage of George Cairstairs, of Philadel-
phia. and Mile. Helen Cuinotte, daughter
of the burgomaster of Bellecourt
Mr.. Cairstairs is a member of the
American relief committee for the Bel
gians. and 1t was In the performance of
his duties that he met his future wife.
He will retain his position and Mrs
Cairstairs will aid him In the work of
The Washington herald., 1916-02-12
FREE LOVE is
CITED IN SUIT
DR.. H. B. Deadly, Psyche
analyst" Accused of Steal
ing Mans Wife.
ACCUSED BY DR.. BUSCK,
WHO Is AFTER HIS SON
Columbia Professor Declares He Be-
heves in Monogamy and Can't
See Why State Interferes.
Special TO The wsshington Herald.

Special 30 The Washington Herald
New York, Feb. III believe in mo-
nogsmy, and am not against marriage.
But 1 cannot see where the state and
the church get Their authority to in
terfere with love"
This statement, made today by DR..
Henderson B. Deadly. psyche analyst"
and pupil Of Karl Jung. explains why Dr.
Gunni ]. Busck, OF westfeld. N. Y, is
trying to get possession of his s-year-
old son, Richard. Richard lives In the
apartment in tho Ponciana overlooking
the Columbia University campus, where
DR.. Deadly resides. So also DR.. Busck
told the supreme court today, does Mrs.
Busck
Relations Unusual.
The relations Of Deady and the Busckc
are unusual. According to DR.. Buscks
affidavit, they would have been sdil
more unusual had he accepted Deadys
suggestions.
Deadly is the husband Of DR.. Busck's
sister. Amalie. DR.. Busck is a practic-
ing physician at westfeld, in Chautau-
qua County, and Is prosperous.
When he made the discovery that his
wife and Deadly were In love, he told
the court, Deady said "he did not see
why 1 should raise any row about the
matter-that 1t was all right-that he
thought he, Charlotte H. Busck, the
child. Richard, and myself might Just as
well all live together
He said 1t would be an 'epochaI event
for all parties to live together and there
by show their freedom and superiority
to the senseless conventions of society.
and Charlotte H. Busck expressed sub
stantially the same views"
Divorce Granted.
DR.. Busck's appetite for "epochal
events" being practically nil at the time,
he sued for and. In June, 1911, obtained
a divorce. Custody of his son. then
years old. was awarded to Mrs. Busck.
the father agreeing that he needed the
mothers care
After the separation, DR.. Busck says,
Mrs. Busck and Deadly Travelled In Eu-
rope together. and lived together in vart-
GUS places in New York and Connecticut
Justice Cohalan granted DR.. Busck an
order calling upon his former wife to
show cause next Wednesday why the Pc
tition should not be granted.