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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Push Publicity Anent
Fargo's School Needs

Important action was taken Monday
evening at a meeting Of the Fort
nightly Study club. held at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. l.. Stockwell, 404
Thirteenth street south. when COM
mittee was named to promote pub
licity regarding the educational prob
lens of the city. The committee con-
sists of Mrs. Matte Davis. chairman,
Mrs. r. E. Weible. and Mrs. A. d.
Weeks, from the club, and w. L.
Stockwell, F. o. Knerr, A. e. Bestic
and H. A. Klinsmann. Its duties are to
consist Of bringing to the attention OF
the Fargo public the vital needs of
this city in the way of more adequate
school buildings, both for the pres
ent and for the future.
Superintendent Arthur Deamer, who
with his wife, was a guest at the
affair, made the statement, after care
full investigation, that in three months
from the present time the Fargo
schools will again be badly over
crowded.
President E. F. Ladd OF the A. c.,
who was the speaker OF the evening.
taking as his topic, The Educational
Outlook For Fargo, says that a
twelve-room new school building
would be needed every three years. to
keep up with the increasing popula-
ton here and he also pointed out the
inadequacies of the present Fargo
high school building, urging that plans
be made at once for at least one wing
OF a new high school structure. to
cost less than half million dollars.
Such he stated, is the need to solve
that part of the educational problem
in this city.
The appointment Of the committee
above-named followed a general and
lively discussion of the important topic
of the meeting, in which discussion
the urgent necessity of buying up land
at once for future school buildings, be-
fore there is any further increase In
value, was strongly emphasized. The
danger of suitable tracts being sold
for residence plots, was also brought
frnv%;n,,ad ~, pooa srox.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
British Losses Have
Decreased Since August,
According to British
Official Statement

London Oct 3The British casualties reported in October all
Officers, 4y331; 1027o2.
The October 1033 brings the total British casual
ties in the four months Of the somme offensive 2o The daily
loss for October is 3452
The British figures of especial interest their
losses of the allies N
Several of the October the
sacrifices of British obtain
territory said they made desperate efforts break
through German nes hurting bodies
sustaining enormous On occasion the British office
London which of of the French
uie, the the British decreasing
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
GETTING NORMAL
Conditions in Mexico Are Becoming
Better, Says Report.

Atlantic City, N. j., Oct. 31.-Normai
social and industrial conditions
throughout Mexico are rapidly being
restored according to a formal state
ment by General Carranza's repre-
sentatives yesterday to the American
members Of the Mexican American
Joint commission in session here. A
summary of improvements was pre-
sented in reply to a formal request by
the Americans to the Mexicans to give
their reasons for believing that the
Carranza government is growing in
strength. ...%
Another communication placed be-
for the Americans by the Mexican
commissioners was a telegram from
General Candido Aguliar, Mexican
minister of foreign affairs, denying
Mexico City was to be evacuated and
insisting undue importance had been
given reports that Villa forces had de-
feated a small detachment" of GEN
eral DUMAS army in a ''skirmish" near
Chihuahua.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
M'GEE JAILED
Negro Convict Who Escaped Pen is
Again in Custody.

MCGEE. the negro lifer who escaped
from the state penitentiary here with
seven other prisoners last summr, has
been arrested in Chicago. He has con-
fessed his identity and will not fight
extradition. A prison guard left yes
terday to bring him back.
The capture of MCGEE was effected
by the sheriff Of Divide county
through friend. MCGEE is the sixth
OF the escaped convicts to be recap
tured. The only men now at large are
William III. Neavels, sent up from
Dickinson for wheat thefts and sing
leader of the runaways, and Orshe
Rudolphe. a harmless half wit, whose
time was about up and whose escape
avoided deportation to Austria.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
ale TRUCK ovERruRNs.

Los Angeles, Oct. 31.--Wrecking
crews were working yesterday to right
big motor truck stalled near the
top of Mount Wilson while transport
ing the last of four sections OF the
Mount Wilson solar observatory's new
100-inch telescope. which Will be the
most powerful one in the world.
The truck carrying Its seven and q
half ton burden yesterday crushed
the edge of the narrow twelve mile
roadway running $3.50 feet up the
mountain and it was saved from top
pling only by quick timbering.
The road was blockaded and many
visitors were compelled to spead the
night ON the mountain.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
STEAMER AGROUND
But UNINJURED

Seattle, Wash, Oct. 31.-The light
house keeper at West Point, a sandy
projection just north of the entrance
to Seattle harbor reported that a
large steamship went aground near
the vessel has not been established.
The keeper said the vessel was ap-
parently an ocean going steamer and
was in no immediate danger.
Later the steamer, supposed to be
the Pacific coast liner Senator got off
the beach and proceeded. apparently
undamaged -r.s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
BIG DRY DOCK.

Washington, Oct. 31.-Contract for
construction of a 1000 foot dry dock
at Nolfolk navy yard was awarded
yesterday to the George Leary Con-
struction company of New York at
So, 2,442,59
The limit of cost fixed by congress
was $3,500.000. BY the construction Of
an inner gate it will be possible to
divide the dock into two smaller
basins when the full length is not
needed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Go Into Details of
Improvement Company
Business Transactions

DR.. Callander related that he at
tended a number Of the board meet
ings. though not always able to do so.
Mr.. Alsop had Just been placed on
the witness stand at the noon ad-
journment, the meat of his testimony
not being reached till this afternoon.
H. A. House, federal accountant
finished his testimony on cross exam
ination late yesterday.
Indications point to the completion
Of the governments case by tomor-
row evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
MUST BE READY
Hanly Tells Pennsylvania Audiences OF
Americas After-War Needs.

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 31.--J. Frank
Hanly, Prohibition presidential candi-
date. told Pennsylvaniaps yesterday
that the men who survive the European
war will give the United States sharp
competition in the business world. Only
the best will survive, he said. and to
meet this competition America should
become sober.
Hanly aroused prolonged applause in
several cities with his arguments for
equal suffrage.
"We believe" he said. ''in govern
mont by the people and we believe that
women are people"
Ira Landrith, the vice presidential
candidate, charged that the liquor in
terests in the state defeated the suffra-
gists in the last equal rights election
Hecklers disturbed almost all of the
fourteen meetings in Pennsylvania and
New Jersey yesterday. Hanly deserted
his speech once in favor OF Landrith,
and walking over to heckler, bade
him leave or keep quiet He left. Seven
meetings will be held in Pennsylvania,
Delaware and Maryland today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
CARRANZA MEN
They Opened Fire on Americans, Re-
port to Funston Says.

San Antonio, Tex, Oct. 31.-The
thirty Mexicans who opened fire on an
American detachment in the Big Bend
district October 10. precipitating a
fight that lasted As minutes. were un-
der command Of Chico Cano. This in
formation was contained in a written
report on the affair received by Cen
eral Funston yesterday, from Major
John D. Long, commanding the squad
ron of Texas cavalry on duty in the
section.
Cano holds rank as captain of the
Carranza garrison at Ojinaga. Major
Longs report threw the first light on
the composition Of the Mexican band.
According to the report the Ameri-
can detachment discovered two of the
Mexicans on this side of the Rio
Grande. signalling to their companions
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
MAY DELAY COIN
Name OF Engraver Appears ON Face of
the New Dime. II &c.


Washington, Oct. 31.-Treasury off,
cials are considering whether the ini-
tials of the designer of the new sdime.
put in, circulation yesterday for the
first time. shall be eliminated and coin
age suspended temporarily as was done
in the, case of the original lincoln
1-cent piece. On the face of the dime
the initials of the artist, A. Weinman,
appear prominently in monogram.
When the Lincoln cent piece was first
coined it bore unobtrusively on the
base of the bust small initials of the
artist While there is law governing
the question, the treasury department
ordered the letters off under its ruling
that no advertisement shall appear
upon any coin. .n
The new dimes were in demand at
the treasury department but applicants
received only one dollars worth
each. The supply here was
$500 and "a like number
was at the subtreasury at New
York. There were 100000 at the sub
treasury in Chicago, 100000 at the st.
Louis subtreasury, and the remainder
of the stock was distributed to Boston,
Baltimore. Cincinnati, New Orleans,
Philadelphia and San Francisco. In ali
$1S0.000 in the new coins have been
minted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

DIR. C. N. Callander. Stewart Wilson
and H. Alsop were on the witness
stand this morning in the case Of E.
A. Wilson and r. M. Farmer accused
of conspiracy to defraud in connection
with the affairs of the North Dakota
improvement company.
Stewart Wilson related details in
connection with the. purchase of the
Wellington flats in this city. and this
morning he went into his contracts for
building, which he said were done
on five per cent basis, while ten per
cent is the usual charge.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
County Agents Plan
Winters Work At
Conference Today

in the United States. dealing with
rules Of the Washington office.
The conference will continue three
days, the program tomorrow being
especially interesting as r. Mckenzie
of the Canadian Grain Growers asso-
citation, will speak on the handling Of
grain at local and terminal markets.
Pres. j. NJ. Anderson of the Equity
Cooperative exchange, may also be
a. speaker
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
FACES ANOTHER
Man Sent Up From Fargo May Be
Taken to Nebraska.

Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 31.--When
John Ryan, committed from Fargo
for forgery, completes his years
sentence at the state penitentiary
Wednesday, he will be taken in charge
by Sheriff G. w. Hill. of Harrison,
Neb., on warrant charging a similar
crime there in 1914.
The warrant was served on Warden
Frank Talcott some time ago Sheriff
Hill arrived last evening with requisi-
tion papers from Governor Moorhead
OF Nebraska.
Ryan denies he is the John Neary
named in the Nebraska warrant.
Hearing will be held before Governor
Hanna Nov. i.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
ASK INDICTMENT
Bills Against Hibbinu Officials Will Be
Sought.

Duluth, Mimi, Oct. Silt, was said
at the st. Louis county courthouse
yesterday that indictments against
village officials and others at Hibbing,
for alleged malfeasance in the con-
ty, probably will be sought from the
November grand jury which will con-
vene Wednesday. 1t is understood that
a number of witnesses have been sub
poneaed to appear before the grand
jury in connection with the investiga-
ton which is being made with refer
enct to the alleged irregularities in
volving $4,000, disclosed as a result
Of the recent audit Of village records
made by State Public Examiner
Aldrew E. Fritz.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Russian Statement
Reports Capture of
German Trenches in
the VoIhynia District

BULLETIN
Bucharest Oct 81 via London.The Rumanians further
'front.' officially announced the jul valley
the Teutons continues Heavy fighting of Ar
Berlin 3t:(Nireess SayvIe
British the Lesbufs
to advance yesterday defeated the Germans, officially
announced
The Russians yesterday krashen,
announced Beresteehk
front In Galie resulted favorabIy
Germans On the bank the Narayuv southeast Lbes,
Turkish troops took Russian positions.
Efforts OF the Rumanans ecaptue positions along the
nouneed Since Oct 1 Austrans Germans captured 10000
Rumanians.
Measures
the German pending Russian
Russia, according sen-ofa North
RUSSIANS TAKE FIRST LINE TRENCHES
Perograd, London, 3-A
trenches it officially Russians
attack.
FRENCH AND sERBIANS GAIN.
Paris Oct 31On Macedonian Lake
French further
officially
Monastery , ,s-'
+ GERMANS DEFEATED IN EAST AFRICA.
7 Lisbon, via Paris Oct. 3-Portuguese in German
Africa defeated Nea and
quantity materials todays office
The Portuguese killed capturing Nea,
while German losses were heavy, the report declares
Il NEW DEPARTMENT IN GERMAN GOVERNMENT.
Of
en oonPlemetn the ministry of s announced today
materials ammunition other supplies and looking after
the feeding of mnniton workers. . e . l. s@
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Per CAPITA TAX IS
ABANDONED BY A. 0. U. W.

The advisory board of the A. 0. u.
W., at it's semi annual meeting here,
yesterday afternoon decided to
abandon the so-called per capita tax
on its membership.
This tax wSs maintained for the
purpose of handling the affairs Of the
grand lodge, but these are now pro-
vided for out Of excess surplus earn
ingB. .#..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

The semi annual conference Of the
county agents and extension workers
of the state opened at the agricultural
college thiss morning. with 80 present,
81 of them county agents. -a.
The greater part of the day was
taken up in outlining the coming
winters work, and arranging for farm
ers' short course. This afternoon H.
G. Fuller Of the department of agri-
culture spoke on county agents work
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
DISPLAY APPARATUS
Supreme Court Grants Right to Liti
oant in Action.

Supreme Court Grants Right to Liti-
giant in Action.
Washington, Oct. 31.-Permission
for staging in the supreme court
chamber next Wednesday OF an un-
usual demonstration of mining ap-
paratus was granted yesterday by
Chief Justice White. In connection
with suit involving validity OF a
patented process for concentration of
ores. the justices agreed to attend a
demonstration of appliances before
the hour for court to convene. Elec-
trical appliances Of various kinds
will be operated by power from the
capitol electrical plant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Destruction of Marina
Most Serious Sui rine
Problem Since Sussex
BOY CHARGED
With KILLING
FATHER TODAY

Easton, Nd. Oct 81. - Hewitt III.
Langsdale, chairman of the Easton
Utilities commission, was shot and
killed in his Office today by his son.
Bryan. The shooting was first believe
ed to be accidental but Bryan was
later lodged in Jail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
FOR COMPETITION
Hughes Approves That Method o,
Naming Postmasters.

New York, Oct. 81. - Legislation
providing for competitive appointment
of postmasters has the endorsement
of Charles e. Hughes, Republican
nominee FOR the presidency, according
to statement issued here last night
by the National Civil Service Reform
league. In a letter to George T. Keyes.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Nonpartisans Are
Meeting Today; Get
Final Campaign Word

Nonpartisan leaguers of North Da-
kota are meeting today.
Precinct gatherings throughout the
state are under way.
The purpose is to make a final ap-
peal to the league members to stand
by their ticket"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
FRED BARTHOLOMEW
LOSES CAR BY FIRE

Fred Bartholomew, of Grand Forks,
lost his big Luverne automobile by fire
at Kindred, this county, while 1t was
being used by a group of Democrats
for campaign purposes.
A backflre set fire to the machine.
Nobody was injured.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Soldiers Indifferent
to Right to Ballot

3-So
1900 Wisconsin soldiers Camp Wilson, that but
November election until general order containing the act Of the
according
to today.
the
leading
tickets Offices" the dispatch
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Officials
Not Worried But Are
Gathering Information
Thirteen Were Lost

Washington 3seeretay Lansing today
probable
discuss tho Fuller with aHdaVs OF the American
viviors, have been ordered by cable.
Entirely aside from the first the officials made
apparently
legal
is
uoton Of the SUSSEX the first involving the Of American
fe but the evidence Of tension sst
about gathering the facts.
Long Branch, today
Americans would enable him conclusion
president tonight campaign. He will
speak New York and Buffalo While for the speeches
made partisan
the effect the campaign
New York state.
Marina, torPedoed
reduced 49, according telegram received the American
hassy today from Wesley Frost American consul Queenstown
thirteen, there probably American fatalities.
Frost reported the within minutes after being
Pedoed Survivors state the vessel topedoed without warning
7stR telegram to the embassy
Fttwo survivors landed Casteown Only thirteen
missing,
whom 6 saved crookhaven There will probably be
American fatalities"
Survivors warning
aseertaining
eVed telegram the
Marina left Glasgow Oct 25 for Baltimore and Newport News with
fifty Americans
The struck anIdshps A terrific explosion
currsd tia starbcard side struck the
steamship in
killed while attempting Advces
fish
private telegram Skinner Anner
the Marina
crookhaVen Americana
a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

to cross. These men were captured
and are still held for action by the
civil authorities. After they had bean
taken Cano's force opened fire. In tha
ensuing engagement, one Mexican was
wounded and was reported to have
died later.
The report indicates that soldiers In
Canos command had been drinking.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
OLYMPIA IN SERVICE.

Charleston, S. c., Get. 31.-The old
cruiser Olympia, Dewey's flagship at
Manila Bay, was commissioned for ac-
tive service here yesterday with Cap
tain B. B. Bierer commanding. She
will become flagship of the cruiser
squadron in dominican waters, sup
planting the transport Prairie.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Nicholas z. Young Dead.

Washington. Oct. S1.-Nicholas Il.
Young, an old time baseball player.
formerly president of the National
league, died at his home here today.
He had been employed in the treasury
department for some time. He was rs
years old. He played professional ball
in the sixties
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Hughes Favors Maintenance
of American Right to Travel
and the Right to Shipment

today
he
Including the right OF shipment
cham
Commercial
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
new PRINCE IS
BORN IN SWEDEN

Stockholm. via London. Oct. 31.-
The crown princess Of Sweden gave
birth to a son. today. Crown Prince
Gustaf Adolf was married in 1905 to
Princess Margaret Victoria, daughter
of Prince Arthur, duke of Connaught.
They now have four sons and one
daughter,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Germans Report Successes
Ln Russia and Rumania
MEMBERS OF
FOOTBALL TEAM
HAVE SMALLPOX

Ypsilanti, Mich, Oct. 81. - Coach
Mitchell and four members of the
Ypsilanti normal college football team
have been stricken with smallpox. IL
was announced at the college today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

The "we1l stick" slogan. used 90 e64
fectively in the juno primaries. 10
again to the front.
A. c. Townley, president OF the Mon
partisan league, made the ca11 by
which the precinct gatherings are be-
ing held today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31
Deutschland Coming Again
Is Report in Washington

D.
is discamed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

J. c, Wallace Dies.
Cleveland, O., Oct. 81. C. WalA
lace. former president of the American
Co., died today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-10-31

- aa.
Bucharest Oct 81 via LendonThe Rumanian: further
'front.' officially the jul valley pursuit
the Teutons continues Heavy fighting A
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.lcontinued on Page Ten.)
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Fair tonight and Wednesday. Warm
er tonight.
The Marietta journal and courier. (Marietta, Ga.) 1909-1918, 1916-10-13
MEETING OF COUNTY
S. S. ASSOCIATION

The meeting of the Cobb County
Sunday School Association last Sun
day at Mt. Calvary church was big
success and everyone was we'll
pleased with the program. The
meeting lasted all day.
Speeches were made by Mr.. w. l..
Abbott, Mr.. Rainey, Miss Kate Lo-
gan and Mr. R. A. Cunningham.
Two visitors Mr. Wyatt and Mr..
Campbell of Pauling County also
spoke.
The junior members of Mt Cal
vary church supplemented the reg
ular program with songs, recitation
and compositions. Miss May Cum
ningham's subject was Parents VS..
the Sunday School," Miss Ada
Smiths Our Boys Decision A
duet was sung by Miss Catherine
Channel and Miss Laura Hardage:
Your Mother Always Cares for
You Another duet was by Miss
Flora Cunningham and Miss Grace
Hardage Jesus is Calling for You. ;"
Female quartette composed of
Misses Idelle, Jessie, Winnie and
Ruby Hardage sang Working for
the King"
The New Salem choir joined the
Mt. Calvary choir in the singing,
Mr.. Len Baldwin, president of
that division was unable to be pres
ent and MIR. R. A. Cunningham act
ed in his place by request
There will be another meeting at
Ebenezer next Sunday.