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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
INTEREST And PENALTIES
ON TAXES TOTAL SLATE
Casa County Treasurer Issues Check
for That Amount for Year
Ending July 1.

Interest and penalties on unpaid
taxes collected in the city OF Fargo be-
tween July /, 1915, and July /, 1917,
were t1.472.17, check for that
amount having ben given by the Cass
county treasurer to the Fargo city
treasurer. according to an announce-
ment at the regular meeting of the
city commission this morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
TO-DAY is STAMP DAY.

Lick a Stamp to Help Uncle Sam
Lick His Enemies.
Today is Stamp day, and by q pro
elamation issued by Governor Lynn
j. Frazier, every North Dakotan is
expected to lick an extra two-cent
stamp to help Uncle Sam lick his
enemies.
If every resident complies with the
governors request, the states con-
tribution to the government will be
$4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
POSTMASTER WANTED
TO THRASH SOCIALIST
Holly Resented Charge Made ny
Speaker at Meeting Held in
Hutchinson

Hutchinson, Mimi, Aug. IA near
riot occurred here last night when J.
o. Bentall, a socialistic speaker. ac-
cuEed Postmaster Sam @. Anderson OF
holding up mail for him containing
anti-draft literature. The postmaster
jumped on the platform and offered to
thrash the speaker Fully 5000 peo-
pie, mostly German farmers who had
come to hear the anti-draft speeches,
Witnessed the affair. BentalI later
apologizeG, and left the town before a
mob Of draft supporters could locate
him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
JUDGE HANSON BACK
County Judge Comes Up From Lakes
60 Attend 20 Court Matters.

Judge A. @. Hanson. of the county
court, came up from his summer home
az Lake Melissa this morning, 70 pre-
side over q few matters which re-
Quired his personal attention; ne sx-
or Friday.
M. al. Landb1om, deputy county
gupertntendent of schools, is taking a
two weeks vacation from MS duties
at the courthouse.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
u. S. BOAT SUNK
Motanc, New York To Qusenstown,
Torpedoed BY Submarine.

London. Aug. THE American
steamship Motano was sunk by a
Teuton submarine on July 81. Twen-
ty-two survivors have been landed.
New York, Aug. 1.-The Motano
sailed from New York July 2 for
Queenstown, Ireland The vessel was
In command of Captain L. s. STRAIT
ton and carried crew Of thirty
four men of whom fifteen claimed
American citizenship.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
BOARD TO MEET
City Board Of Education 60 Hold Reg
ular Monthly HfeetinR Thfs Evening.

With several members out of the
city, Sec. q. q. Guthrie, Of the board
of education, was Of the opinion this
afternoon that the regular monthly
meeting OF the board would last prob
ablv an hour. Matters to be brought
before the members this evening are
sOf a routine nature, he said. Whether
the plans and specifications for tne
new high school would again be-
brought up for study, he stated. that
he was not advised.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01

washington, Aug. i.--Intense heat
continued today over most OF the
eastern part Of the country,
New York and Philadelphia re-
ported each death directly or In
directly due 20 heat. Other eastern
cities reported numbers nearly a.
large.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
GRANTED PENSION
Mrs. Della Nelson, of Fargo, IL Given
$50 n Month support by County.
Judge A. O. Hanson, Of

Judge A. @. Hanson, of the county
court, this afternoon granted the re-
quest of Mrs. Della Nelson. of Fargo,
for mothers pension, amounting to
$40 month for the care of her two
children. Fifteen dollars was allowed
each child,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
oBREeoN RECALLED.
carranza's Minister OF War On Way
nmmL A.

~AU1VNNULWU
Mexico City, Aug. 1.--Gen. Aware
Obregon, who resigned as minister
of war under President Carranza last
May and retired to his home In Son.
ora, now is reported on his way back
to the capital.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01

New Rockford Defeats Capital ca

New Rockford Defeats Capital City
Nine 12 to 4.
New Rockford, NJ d., Aug. 1.--(Spe-
cial to The Forum --Bismarck rallied
in the later innigs OF a baseball game
with New Rockford here Tuesday. but
too late. New Rockford winning. i2 TO
4. Score:
R.HE.
Bismarck s............s. IL
New RoeET0fa ..sssss5sst IL
Batteries-Cirant. Collins and Pea
Geek: Browning and Moore.
The two teams open a three-game
series at the Wells county fair at
FeSsenden today for a $500 purse.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01

because Of his exposure to germs
and gases, his system became
poisoned, not only affecting him
int srnally, but causing erunti1ns over
his entire body, keeping him confined
to his bed for thirty days from June
8 to July 8.
The injury, Mr.. Hodges declares IN
his, claim, while permanent will n u
wholly incapacitate him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
ALLIED TROOPS BEING
WITHDRAWN FROM GREECE
In Accordance With Decision Of Bal.
kan conferenoe-Grsek Army
Being Called Out.
(By Assoclated Prese. ]

Athens, Aug. Withdrawal OF
the allied forces from Old Greece,
Thessaly and Epirus. in accordance
with the decision of the Balkan con-
ference at Paris is being rapidly
carried out. The last Franco British
troops left the Epirus today. The or
der will not affect the armies in
Macedonia.
Preparations are under way in
Greece to call out $4,000 men.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-01
NORWEGIAN BOAT SUNK.
Steamer Cavis Sunk-Crew OF Ves
al Arrivaa A Beruen.

Bergen, Norway, Aug. Tina
Norwegian steamship Cavis has been
torpedoed at a point twenty miles
to sea. from Holmgraad. One pas
senger and one sailor were killed.
The crew OF the vessel has arrived
here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
The Visitor Tries Out His System
on Taxi Driver

Why" he urged, in conclusion, "can
you imagine what would happen to
person who tried to get out of Bustany-
mans without slipping at least half a
collar to the waiter?"
Uncle Charley not only could, but in
listed that he would, show his wonder
y Nephew what would occur. There
e further argument, after which the
W dweller succumbed and agreed to
Thlmself out in armor, gas mask and
,'ner defences against lesser evils than
4s one 10 be faced, and meet his advent
!. aOus uncle at the appointed hour in
We lobby of his hotel.
seagoing taxi was selected by
1uiormed boy at the door of the hotel,
~ ne ostentatiously handed the party
p ". The boy beamed and waited
"ne Uncle Charley, with his hands
~. ~ onward and away from his money
ysAss, beamed back. AS the door
- -" the Iowa plan was announced to
N astounded attendant.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Demonstrating the Notion That a
Mans Own Coat Is His Own

After two Intellectual attempts to
drag the garment from it's owner, the
boy seemed to abandon the project. This
proved to be but ruse, however, as it
had hardly been deposited upon chair
at the elbow of its owner when another
emissary of the tip collectors pussy
footed up and took possession of it. A
moment more and he would have been
gone But Uncle Charley, ever alert to
the methods of his enemies, seized the
coat tails, and, after momentary
struggle, vanquished the youth, who re-
tired, muttering through his teeth.
Then came the surprise that caused
the visitors to believe that mistake
had been made. A smiling waiter ap-
preached, took the drink order as if the
pleasure was all his and returned in ali
incredibly short time with generously
constructed old-fashioned cocktail OF
Just the sort they boast of in the Sc
Guided hooks of Iowa and a grape juice
highball for Nephew that was all his
city mind could picture in thirst quench-
ers.
"This is going to blow up in minute
unless-unless you loosen up with a
palm tickler," said the pessimistic resi-
dent of Manhattan.
mot all of these fellows are of the
bandit type. Just watch now" said
Uncle Charley.
Whereupon he noted the size of the
check, and, finding that it was only
three times the price he would have
paid for the same quantity and quality
of refreshments at home, found the ex-
act change and deposited it over the
pencilled figures on the cardboard. The
waiter showed his establishment by a
pause of several moments. Then, after
gazing long at the man who had dared
to defy him, he turned upon his heel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

= substances not charted on the menu,
the vegetables showed evidences of
coming from the ice box, instead of the
steam table.
But Uncle Charley had found that
the gentle arts of diplomacy were of
no avail against the stone wall of
walters obstinacy, and he consumed
such part of his meal as he decided was
edible, while Nephew nibbled and
looked on. Then he called for his check
and was given card bearing many
scrawls and a total of S6.75.
A search through bullying roll,
$40 bill handed to the waiter, and that
individual showed the first evidences Of
humanity since the beginning of his
ruthless attack upon Uncle Charley. He
dug into his own pockets ard drew forth
a fist that bulged with silver. Then he
began to count out, coin at time, the
change for the bill, pausing from time
to time with the say-when express
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

termed coats and hats when the waiter
stuck beligerent nose from the dim
ing-room into the check-room. Uncle
Charley decided to try an explanation
Of the Iowa idea.
Its a matter of principle with me"
he said. 81 never give tips"
The last word was scarcely out of his
mouth when the youth who had been
carefully brushing his hat appeared to
be stricken with apoplexy. The hat
slipped from his hand to the floor, and,
before he could retrieve it he had acct
dentally kicked it with none too well
cleaned shoe, leaving one dent and sew
eral stains upon the article of headgear
when it was finally returned to its right
full owner.
Uncle Charley paused, looked fighting
mad, then changed his mind. He placed
the hat upon his head and strobe to the
street. Nephew, smiling gleefully.
brought up the rear.
Taxi, sir?" asked polite chauffeur.
Not if it was the last ride of mis-
spent life" was the astounding reply.
Three blocks of silent walking. Then
Nephew touched his guest upon the arm.
Ready to surrender" he asked.
"Not on your young life," came the
answer. LET a handful of bandits tell
me how much | shall give them? Not l."
Three blocks more and Uncle Char
ley's guide and mentor directed their
steps into the side entrance of paper
rose EMPOWERED cafe, where pink
shaded lights informed the wayfarers
that their boarded wealth was solicited.
At this place the Iowa visitor assumed
the offensive by refusing to deposit his
nat and coat with the uniformed repre-
sentative of the tipping trust who met
him at the door.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Iowa Walks Boldly Into the Last
Word In SfeepneSS

The name of a famous restaurant
that is magic to the ear of any resident
of the Mississippi Valley was whispered
into Uncle Charley's ear and he bright
ened visibly.
"Of course. I'd been thinking of it
all evening"" he said.
To repeat the adventures in this place
would be but repetition. Anybody de-
string the narrowing details may obtain
them by writing to certain prominent
citizen of What Cheer, Iowa. Deeper
carpets and sleeper prices alone marked
the difference between it and the less
advertised spots on the map of New
York's night tours.
The magic of the name somewhat
overawed the Iowa visitor for few
minutes, but he regained possession Of
his faculties in time to brush all his
change into his pocket when it was de-
posted by an obsequious waiter and to
make a dash for the door when the
check man was administering last
brush to his coat The retreat was not
in time to prevent the customary meth
cd of punishment administered to nom
tippers when their plan becomes known.
The handle, not the straw, of the
brush landed in the small of Uncle
Charley's back and sent him staggering
against the outer door. He said not
word, however, but stepped to the street.
"Taxi, sirY
Uncle Charley leaned back In his seat
and permitted himself the luxury of
thinking aloud. Yes, he was convinced
that one could do Broadway without
giving a single tip. To anybody who
didn't mind having his soup served on
his knee instead of the customary place
on the table, who didn't complain about
an occasional glass Of water down the
back of his neck instead of inside it,
who could smilingly see checkboy use
his hat as football, who could bear up
under any indignity waiter might
choose to heap upon his helpless head
why. for him the tipless plan was ar
ideal one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Last Scene of All That Ends This
Strange, EvenffuI History

The machine groaned, honked and
lurched up to the hotel. The door was
opened and the smiling chauffeur an
nounced that the sum of two dollars
would satisfy the demands of the meter.
\ Uncle Charley drew forth the roll
and peeled three ones from its vitals.
There you are, with one for good
measure" he said.
Thank you, sir. Thank you, sir.
You must know how much it costs for
a man to keep family these days."
The machine ratified away, but Uncle
Charles remained in the street. He
looked after the taker of his first tip as
if he would have enjoyed recalling him
and giving him the remainder of his
wealth. along with kiss upon each un'
shaved cheek.
Broadway had done its work well.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

81 never give tips, but thank you so
much" said Uncle Charley.
There was moments silence, during
which the conveyance snorted couple
CT times, and moved away from the
curbing. Then, having recovered from
his first shock of surprise, the boy
aimed a high pitched voice after the
escaping patrons.
"Say, Mike, where we takin' the gal
vanized eggs? Some Bowery free
lunch?"
The chauffeur offered no reply, and
the trip continued, with an epileptic fit
on the part of our taXimeter, which
raised the rate to $3.50 for trip south
in Broadway that should have cost in
the neighborhood of seventy cents.
Uncle Charley alighted and looked the
meter in the face, but, since checking up
on legal rates formed no part of our
evenings programme, said nothing.
Peeling three frogskins from his roll,
Uncle Charley handed them to his
driver and awaited developments. He
was not kept long in suspense.
Thanks" said the chauffeur, crurn-
ping up Uncle Charley's late wealth
with a that-just-kills-the-bill air and
mounting his trembling steed.
Haven't you forgotten something?
Changer" prompted the fare.
The chauffeur looked, muttered some
thing that sounded like "whathelP' and
clambered down again. He protested
that he had no change, but finally con-
scented to follow the expedition into a
picturesque restaurant just off Broad
way, where he handed a 81 bill to the
chief coat checker and announced that
the man toward whom he shrugged an
expressive shoulder wanted that there
changed"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
The Waiter Makes Change-and
Makes All of Ii

Say. have you got fish hooks in those
pockets? Don't any of that ever come
north again after you've once gone
south with it," he demanded.
Uncle Charley smiled coldly and
passed toward the door.
81 mean you-you with the four eyes
YOU with the lace curtains. Do yCu
think I'm working for nothing" con-
tinued the once genial host.
Still the leader of the tipless eXpedi
lion continued on his way. He was
presenting his check for the party's in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

sion of one who does not expect to be
permitted to complete his task.
But Uncle Charley didn't say when
at all. He waited until the full S3.25
change had been placed before him.
then brushed it into his hand and down
into his trousers pocket. That was
enough for the waiter. Open hostili-
ties began.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
The Coat Boy Meets a New and
Strange Being

The coat boy turned cold eye upon
that strange brand of humanity that
would desire to have anything SO
trifing as dollar changed. Finding
that Uncle Charley didn't vanish in
thin air, or alphabetically explain that
there was some mistake, he finally pro-
duced the correct amount of silver and
handed it to the chauffeur, who, in
turn. placed forty cents of it in the
hands of his fare.
Good nightr he said, in conclusion.
giving a highly unpleasant accent to
the last word and downward flourish
to his hands that made the farewell
more of a curse than commonplace re-
mark.
Something about the proceeding APP
peared to affect the manner of the coat
checker, who grasped the coats of the
newcomers, forgot the verbal formall-
ties that are supposed to pave the way
Tor generous UPS dilu ShuhNSu 'iiNi'
into the main dining-room with cabal-
istic sign to the waiter, who approached
with his broad, business smile.
Der billige Manu." said the Teu-
tonic checker, aiming finger at Uncle
Charley.
The smile faded from the face of the
waiter, and, by a deft movement OF his
arm, he leaned the chair he was pre-
senting to Uncle Charley against the
table, and, producing placard from
some mysterious pocket of his costume,
placed it in the centre of the table. 1t
bore one word in large type, "Re-
served" Then he deliberately withdrew
his once smiling face and substituted
broad back.
With the aid of several careful walt
ers the party was steered past the most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

giving gratuities to anybody. After
many delays, he succeeded in giving an
order to a waiter who found it necessary
to depart several times to execute the
orders of others before he condescerd-
cd to place this particular one upon his
tab.
1t looked as if diplomatic relations
would be broken off and open hostiitieS
begun, when the waiter, outwardly
polite, inwardly belligerent, returned to
say that he didn't know whether he
could get Uncle Charley's soup order.
1t was just little late, and
whats the matter; isn't my money
good here? Maybe I'd better talk to the
manager" began Uncle Charley.
"Oh, no, sir. It'll be on the way if ]
can get it from the chef" hastily re-
sponded the waiter, as he disappeared
,itchenward.
In due season soup, oysters, steak
and vegetables arrived, as per order.
But the rare steak developed to be well
done, the soup contained mysterious
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Waiter, of Course,
Is q General Term
NJ ca ming Tai
Driver, Coat Check
en-, Door Tender,
BUS Boy, and-Oh,
Yes!-and Waiter

That was the last attention Uncle
Charley was given while in the place,
unless several jolts from careless ca
bow, the spilling of drink on ones
shoulder and studied crowding by at
tendants whenever opportunity for
crowding arose, may be classified as at
tention.
"It's a good thing the drinks served
here are of the quality they are" petu-
lantly remarked Uncle Charley as ne
brushed portion of his unordered treat
from his coat. "Benzine, you know,
possesses cleaning properties even If IT
is not particularly good for the inner
man."
But Nephew thought he detected a
weakening of the morale of the anti-tip
leader, and followed up the advantage
Immediately.
There's another place you've got to
peep into before going back to little old
What Cheer" he said. Were just
three blocks away and the hour isn't
too late"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
4 First Ii Looked Easy; Then
Came "The Iowa Idea"

Knowing that Uncle Charley hadn't
zen a show since Lillian Russell was a
AOrus girl and that he probably
ragined. that after the Ball. was one
4 the popular songs of the cabarets,
Sphew decided that this was not sucn
large order, after all.
And I'm going to insist on paying
every cent" added Uncle Charley.
Nephew beamed with delight and
Voiced mild protest.
But, of course, you know | give no
fps" was the blow that next caught
Nephew right where he lived.
"And you're thinking of seeing our
little city?' finally came from Nephew
ipS
"You Just said it, my boy" answered
Uncle Charley.
Trying to make a new Farthest
North in parsimony, or looking into
lovel plan of suicide?" pursued Nephew.
Neither" said Uncle Charley. Out
my state it's against the law to give
stp. 1t ought to be against the law to
give one here. Since it isn't, Pm going
70 show you Just what an independent
thinking person can accomplish here II
be sets out to do it."
In justice to Nephew it must be adj
lifted that he put up a game fight
against the hazardous venture. He ar
Ued that Broadway was nicely tuned
Up 10 turn out certain brand of JOY
only when it was properly oiled with
aR-that the absence Of tips invariably
resulted in disasters in which the visitor
always was the victim. He pointed out
hat the What Cheer way might be
gfeat in What Cheer, but that New
iorkhadn't quite advanced to that stage
Ieyilization as yet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
|No Ne0, York err
Thought of IT.; 1t
Vas an Idea from
The aggressive and
Progressive Vest,
Where They Do
Things ON Principle

BVIOUSLY, the observing per-
son who make that remark
" about hell having no fury
10 q woman scorned never had
red the experiment of walking out Of
roadway restaurant without tipping
y,waiter. By so doing he would hav'
aimed first hand information tina
mid have prevented him from spon
vrng that historic fallacy.
Rut since he didn't, it remained for
ytsin prominent citizen of What
rsser, Iowa, to drop into this Ubiquitous
IN of new made millionaires and con-
art a little experimental expedition on
mCwn account. And, since the expedi-
ian was a scientific one, carried on for
he benefit of future generations, its
rsnts will be set down in chronological
nder
The What Cheer visitor, who will
lseinafter be referred to as Uncle
bsrley, dropped in upon a defenceless,
nephew last week and
vent through the usual form Of greet
ms and the customary announcement
hat he would like to do Broadway's
right lights.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25
Diplomatic Relations Cut Off, bul
No Actual Warfare

whats happened to those tables?
Are they too weak in the legs to hold
double extra sirloin?" demanded Uncle
Charley, indicating several unoccupied
tables nearer the centre of activities.
otis the best l can give the gentle
MEMS" answered the waiter, with a
finality that prevented further argu-
ment.
So the head of the no-tip expedition
decided to address himself to the task
of separating the now hostile manage
ment from dinner for two without
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-25

desirable tables in the place and depos-
tied, protesting, behind pillar that Ell
fectually cut off all view of the per-
Torrance that was being staged for the
entertainment of the more generous
givers of tips who occupied desirable
positions in the foreground.
Evening star., 1917-09-14

wANTED-Cirls for chorus of musical revues,
for travelling theatrical companies: experience
preferred. but not essential. The U. s. Theat-
rical Agency. 9th and SITS. NV. 15s
ary: permanent position. Room 40, 1901 G st.
NV. l4s
Evening star., 1917-09-14

SALESLADIES for all depart
ments; good salaries and perma-
nent position. Apply to Mr..
Dobrin, Manager, Goldenberg's, S,
9TH and X SITS.
sALEsLADY for ladies' furnishing etc. Apply
1925 Georgia ave. NV.
SALESWOMEN in our trimmed
hat department; must be thor
oughly experienced; permanent
position. The Louvre. III5 F NV.
SEWERS-Thoroughiy expert
enced on women's coats, skirts,
gowns and waists; also girls over
I6 years with knowledge OF sew
ing as apprentices. Call between
$50 am. and 1890. Julius Gar
tinkle & Co.