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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Trenton Idea is That
Town is Just as Big as
It's Trade Territory
600 Implement Men
Present for Second
Day Of Convention

I torium was we'll filed with visitors
| today, 1t being necessary to bring In
| a large number of additional chairs TO
accommodate the implement men IN
attendance.
There is a lot of enthusiasm shown
in the meetings, an evidence Of the in
creasing interest that the implement
men of the state are taking in their
organization.
This mornings program was not
fully carried out, the election OF direc-
tors being put over until tomorrow,
when the election Of officers viii be
held.
Modern Business Methods.
The first speaker this morning was
w. F. Arndt, Rockford, ILL.,. a repre-
sentative Of the Implement Manufac-
turers' association who delivered a
splendid address on the Manufacturer
and the Dealer.
In this address the speaker said that
the old slip -shod methods Of doing
business has got to go-that the de-
creasing profits have made IT neces-
sary that modern methods Of carrying
on business be adopted.
"The only trouble now Is that some
have not realized this fact" said Mr..
Arndt.
He then went on to show why it Is
necessary for the manufacturer and
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 25.-Grand
Forks baseball boosters. in session at
the Commercial club rooms last night.
unanimously decided that this city
should be represented in the Northern
league in 1917. Tentative plans to
that end are being launched today.
Another meeting win be held in the
near future.
Andy Gill. university OF North Da-
kata athletic director, has been men,
toned for player r-nanager, but
whether he will accept or reject the
offer was not known today. Gill is q
former Lacquer. and, in the opinion Of
local fans. the best man to lead the
club here.
Financial Support Assured.
Financial support is assured for the
team. and it is certain that enough
hackers will come to the rescue to
Mace a club in the circuit that will
make d strong bid for the pennant.
Nearly every phase OF baseball was dis-
cussed last night and every topic
ended in the decision that this city
should have a professional team, and
one that would win games.
Al new managerial system, with the
club conducted on = more conserva-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

Way FOR
ACTION
Wilson Conferred With
Stone and Other Dem
ocratic Leaders
CAUCUS TODE HELD TONIGHT
Plan to Prevent Effort to
Sidetrack Important
Legislation
CAUCUS TOBE HELD TONIGHT
IRx Associated Press.l

Washington, Jan. 25. - Senator
Cummins did not press his resolution
today to set aside time in the senate
for special discussion Of President
Wilson's peace address and the senate
got to work early on appropriation
legislation.
President Wilson. in his conference
with Senator Stone and other Demo-
cratic senators at the White House
last night, discussed his address in
general way. There was discussion
also Of plans to prevent any concerted
effort to sidetrack any important
Legislation with long peace debate at
this time but the main purpose Of the
conference, 1t was said today, was to
clear the way for harmonious legis-
lative action between now and March
4. The improbability Of getting
through his railway labor program, as
originally proposed, was pointed out
to the president as well as poor
prospect Of waterpower legislation.
Tonight senate Democrats will con.
slider atI These subjects in caucus.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Wall Street Brokers
Told They Must Come
Out Of SecIusion and
4 Get Into Limelight


New York. jan sMsmbsrs of the stock exchange today
ceVed Of the resolutions adopted their
tees requesting them records Of their transactions
the eak" Investigation. Brokers
with the desires Of the Investigators.
Sherman l. WhppIe oped
sufficient
Monday although
of of the committee members Washington
there might be further sitings before Tuesday.
On Wall street. admitted that the brokers might
refuse comply with the committees despite its modHea
ton.
certain brokers might comply
committee confirmation
dinner the Association Partners Stock Exchange
Firms H. Kahn addressing the 1000 business this gath
erng, saidI
"This publicity whether like It not Business
and business must out Of their odtme seeuonI they
vndicats their usefanes they their he they
must claim and defend their and stand for their oon
will Of business be harmed in
the No healthy to the
air"
Mr. Whppe and Chairman Hsny today busy with the
the resumption OF
Tussda
ed that would be possible to complete the inquiry in New
York week.
exchange officials" said, only respond
coueousy the commtee,
they have made suggestions Wh oh most helpful.
:" find the spirit manifested by the broker: themselves
Representatives Of the leading firms with whom In conference
signfed desire to cooperate In helpful ways"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
IMPLEMENT PROGRAM.

This Evening.
6:30-Big banquet at Knights OF
Columbus hall. Given by the
Fargo Implement Dealers as
sociation. Fine program in
connection. Every dealer in.
Nited.
Tomorrow Morning.
9:15-ouestion box. Reports Of
comittees. Secretary-treas-
urer's report. Discussion Of
plans for 1917 work. Election
OF officers. Appointment
permanent committee. General
business session.
Tomorrow Afternoon.
Open for business and visiting
exhibit, the implement houses, and,
winding up business and eonven-
tIon affairs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Austria and Hungary
TO Compose Differences

composition makes Premier Clam
MARITIME much stronger and he Is ex-
pected to be able to take up the OUT
standing Bohemian questions within
the next eight or ten weeks. These in
clude redistricting and introduction Of
the German language into Official
business. With the conclusion OF this
matter parliament will be convened to
receive the emperor's pledge to extend
its own terms The Galician problem
has been postponed until the end ot
the wax.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

AGAINST
NVET Plan
(By n. D. paulson)

Bismarck. N. D, Jan. 25.-Repre-
sentative Divet's bills proposing the
creating OF q special court to consid-
er the constitutionality of the pro-
cedure adopted by the Nonpartisan
league in submitting new state con-
stitution to the people, was rejected
by a majority of the judiciary COM
mittee this morning, and comes back
to the house on q divided report this
afternoon.
The Nonpartisans are opposed to
the measure. The double report means
consideration Of the bill In the COM
mittee OF the whole house probably
tomorrow. It Is expected that the
constitution bin win come up for final
passage late today.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
. .
ACTS OF
REGENTS

Bismarck, NJ. D, Jan. 25.-Gov.
ernor Frazier today served notice
on the various institutions directed
by the board Of regents that no
act since Jan. " of the board
headed by =. l.. Crawford will be
held valid.
Governor Frazier notifies the in
stitutions that he has appointed q
new board, which has not yet been
organized.
He tells the institutions he took
the step on advice Of the attorney
general.
The action brings on new feat
ure of the regents removal proee-
dure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
(By Associated Press.)

Norris Man, 2shorty daylight today
competing 522e Winnipeg ST. Paul.
Morris
miles the 1855 miles Winnpeg.
here.
snappy bright combined make weatn
those further along the trail n
shifting Winds which had piled
huge d probably would hamper In the second leg Of the
border today
possibly the leaders will Grand Forks for the night: STOP
Gabriel Campbe who led the out of Winnpeg and
passed at St. Norbert was again IN the lead here Hs brother
made Al
yesterday This oOnsdered less than they capable OF
mileage expected OF them today
% miles north of Grand For tonight they
miles the and 1855 miles from Winnpeg
ST. Paul. pbeII favorits Wnnipss to
accordnc received
Of under
being believed Campbell to
benefit by hayng the other teams break path tor him tno1as
Forks by tonst OFF cs wired that they would prob
Hamilton, NJ d. II m lies south OF Penbna the night
=
Winnipeg, 25-Louis w. Hill and Of the st. Paul
yesterday for the start OF the
2s dog left Iast night for the south have
Northern
when the reahe: that point and from there to 81 Paul
followed carnival officials men and
moving picture operators The train also will run back and
with the forward teams
they trouble. +. & i a.at NIL.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
PROTEST
AGAINST 2.
CHANGE
a.y
United Lutheran Ministers
Adopt Resolutions Against
Change in Sunday Laws
WANT STATUTE RETAINED
Also Go On Record as Being
Opposed to House Bill 45
at Wednesday Meeting
WANT STATUTE RETAINED

At the Red River Valley Ministerial
conference of the United Norwegian
Lutheran Church Of America held yes
terday at Concordia college, Moorhead,
a resolution was passed petitioning
the North Dakota legislature to retain
sections 1891 and 923S Of the compiled
laws, 1913, on the statute books.
The resolution passed Is in full as
follows:
The Red River Valley Ministerial
conference Of the United Norwegian
Lutheran Church Of America, an
organization with a membership of
seventy-five, assembled in regular ses-
sion at Concordia college, Moorhead,
MINI, Jan. "a, 1917, hereby respect
fully petitions the legislature Of the
state Of North Dakota. now in session,
that section 1891 and section 923S
compiled laws Of N. D., 1879, relat-
Ing to theatres, shows, moving pic.
ture shows, etc." and public sports"
respectively upon the first day Of the
week, commonly called the Sabbath,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Implement Show Best
Ever, Says Galesburg
Convention Visitor

1--WE attended implement shows IN
Minneapolis. st. Paul and other cit
ies," said Ole Korshus. prominent
Galesburg contractor and farmer, Wis
itor at the eighteenth annual meeting
of the North Dakota Implement Deal
ers' association today, "but this show
is the best ever.
while I am not actively interested
in the implement business. yet I am
always interested in machinery, and
to say that I am pleased with this
show would be putting 1t mildly"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Wilson's 5 Plans Are
Believed Impractical
by the German Press

Berlin. Jan. %, via London, Jan. 25.
The first impression made by Presi-
dent Wilson's speech before the sem
ate, as reflected in newspaper editort-
ais. is not an unfavorable one, al-
though the president is regarded as
having brought up certain points
which the central powers find impossi-
BILE to concede. The night editions OF
The LokaI Anzeiger and The National
Zeitung, the former OF which papers
has repeatedly shown a most friend
ly attitude toward everything Ameri-
can, see in the entire Wilson move
impractical idealism and characterize
the president as an animated
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

Berlin, Jan. a., via London. Jan. rs.
The discussed composition of
the differences between Austria and
Hungary have been so nearly agreed
upon that an agreement will be sign
ed early in February, according to a
Vienna. dispatch to The Tageblatt.
The agreement, which will be ef-
fective for 90 years, provides that
Hungary will continue to pay its
present percentage OF the expenses Of
the empire.
The practical completion Of this
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Desperate Battling
in the Riga Region
German Offensive is
Checked by Russians
CBy Associated Press.>

81 CBy Associated Press)
The fighting OF the
the Riga
the offensive and drove ba ok the Russians mile and half
to Riga the
Berlin today that these attacks ned the
strong positions miles
machine Russian
y brought unable o check the advance.
Attempting which
effort this region possible the Teutcnc haa
sustai
taking
offensive and conpeed TO retire nor+ard
third a mile -ra
artillery and patrol fighting.
quiet apparently all along the Rumanian 'front.'
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
School Board Gets
$62,13 Insurance
on Burned Building

A settlement has been reached
IN the matter Of insurance on the
high school building, furniture
and equipment, which was burned
on the night OF Dec. ~, last, the
school board securing q total of
$62, ,13t, which the board considers
a very fair adjustment.
The adjustment Of losses In.
cludes $4,000 on the building and
nent. The high school building
and its contents were insured in
connection with the Central build.
ing and les contents for $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

Bismarck, N. d. Jan. 26.-The house
probably will not take final action on
the group Of proposed constitutional
amendments which would give the
state the four-year terms for state
and county officials, and sessions of
the legislature every four years until
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Mrs. Byrne Has
Not Eaten Since
Monday Morning
fRY Associated Prass.l !

(By Associated Press.)
New York, Jan. 25.-Friends Of
Mrs. Ethel Byrne, serving a go
day sentence for her activity in
birth control propaganda, became
alarmed today by her stubborn re-
fusaI to eat or drink and declared
they would appeal to both Presi-
dent Wilson and Governor Whit
man. Mrs. Byrne has not touched
fccd or drink since 8 o'clock last
Monday morning. ....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
North Dakota's Share
Of Federal Road Fund,
Second Split, $l52, ,2S6

Washington, JAN 25. - North Dakota will get
$152286 out of the $4,000 aid the states in the
construction of rural post roads, the second annual
distribution in accordance with the federal aid road
law, it was announced today by Secretary Houston.
The funds the apportionment for the fiscal year
ending June 80, 1918.
Minnesota will get $284,788 and South Dakota,
$161,892.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

ance at a session Of the North Dakota
Implement Dealers association was
recorded today, the second day Of the
eighteenth annual convention which
opened here yesterday afternoon and
will close tomorrow afternoon. There
were fully 900 in attendance this
morning.
The armory section of the audi
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Leagues Flood Of
Petitions Started;
Fight On in Senate
Nonpartisans Seek to Batter Down Opposition
Bills Ready for Governors Signature Steps to
Relieve Sunday Acts Of Certain Features
(By II. d. Paulson.)

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 25.-The flood
Of petitions urging the senate to pass
II. b. No. A when that measure comes
up, is now fairly under way, and each
day finds the upper house in receipt
of a group of such pleadings. The
petition movement is backed by the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

the senate acts on H. B. No. a.. These
bills were all introduced by Senator
Mclean, of Cavalier county.
The four-year term is carried in the
Nonpartisan leagues constitution bill
and the house Of representatives Is in
CONTINUED on Page 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Great Dog Race Expected
to Reach Fargo Saturday

NEW U BOAT HAS ARRIVED,
Newport, n. IT, Jan. 25.-An un.
identified submarine, heavily
laden, arrived off Point Judith 10.
day. Marine observers believed
she was the Deutschland. She
submerged after lying off the
point an hour.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

No. Gabriel Campbell French
Pas, Man. Flat toboggan. Six Husk-
ie-coIIie CROSS breed dogs: Mike, Spot,
Silver, HusIie and Coffee.
No. Fired Hartman, American
citizen, formerly of Boston; 26 years
old, now lives at LIE Pas. Flat to-
boggan Six Huskie-collie dogs: Cub,
Mustasche. Nick, Sandy, Quick and
Bob.
No. s-Gunnar Guttorson, Iceland
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
Ten Striving Teams
Struggling Through
Heavy Drifts--Entered d
United States Today
ESPECIAL 70 The Foruml

Especial 10 The Forum)
Pemna NJ D. 2At o'clock this afternoon the dogs the
Winnipeg ST. PAUL. expected arrive ebna
within passed LeeF the north OF Pembina
about
Pembina unbron
joceyng position Each driver
the
realize the the strength of their teams
for the final squirt into St. Paul. 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
H. B. A Progress in
Senate Will Delay
Four Year Measure
MAY GET ACTION ON BILL A
IN HOUSE AT TODAY'S SESSION
(By H. D. Paulson.)

Hi:maro NJ D. Jan. 2When the takes up consider
keep that body in continuous till the
finally acted
With members peetns % the
unforeseen development brings about earlier action
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

Nonpartisan league, and is a part OF
the general plan to break down the
opposition's front in the upper branch
OF the state assembly.
Confident all along that they would
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25
GRAIN
PROBE
DEMAND
A n 9th er Tn vestigation
Looms Before the Min
nesota Legislature +
(By Associated Presa.l

NDS ASSoCtaSoo EESSSsy
st. Paul. Jan. 25.-Another grain in
vestigation looms before the Minneso-
ia legislature and at this time, IL a
resolution offered today in the house
years old, Hecla, Chg Island), Man.
Flat toboggan. Five Huslxie cross
breed dogs: Bess, King, Bob, yell
low and Robin.
No. 6.-Bil Grayson, Canadian, 90
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

er, SO years old, Arnes. Man. Can
vas covered carriols. Six Hushe-
collie dogs: CLIP. Belle, Nike Bill
Fling and Su1ly.
No. Joe Metcalf, American citi-
zen, formerly OF Amigo, Wis. Flat
toboggan.. Six Huskie-hound cross
breed dogs, Tango, Tip. Jack, Shook
ums. Jim and Girlie.-
No. 5-Mike Kelly, Icelander, 1s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-25

LheOrtst.
The speech is called philosophical
theological work composed Of beauti-
full words which are Immediately dis
PEELED in a fog when an effort is made
to discover practical meaning In
them.
Berlin. Jan. "a, via London, Jan. Is.
Discussing President Wilson's refer
ence to Poland, The vorwaerts de-
mands that Posen remain attached to
Prussia owing to its large German
SON thinks that Milwaukee should be
ceded to Germany.
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THE WEATHER.

Unsettled tonight, probobIy snow.
Friday partly cloudy. Continued
colo.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-10-07
Secretary of Treasury Sets
Forth Important Steps in
Subscribing to Issue.

Secretary McAdoo. OF the United
States treasury, has issued circular
In which the steps are set forth rela-
tive to the recent national war loan.
which has become known as the sec
ond Liberty loan of 1917. In this
statement the secretary outlines tho
terms OF payment for the new loans,
their denominations, forms Of appli-
cation, time of closing applicanoii
books, and supplies a needed aniouHs
of information for the purpose OF in
forming the public as to the import
ance Of this issue.
\ portion OF the statement follows:
The secretary of the treasury invites
subscriptions, at par and accrued in
terest. from the people of the United
States, for $4,000, 100000 OF United
States OF America 1925 year per
cent convertible gold bonds( Of an is
sue authorized by act OF congress- APP
proved September "a, 1917: the right
being reserved TO allot additional
bonds up to one-half the amount of
an oversubscription.
Description of Bonds.
Bearer bonds with interest coupons
attached viii he issued In denomina-
tions Of $50. $500. $500, $1,000, $4,000.
and $4,000. Bonds registered as to
~ lptl anu lllt'ltSt VIII ne lSSuci
ir denominations Of $50, 500. >bUv,
$1,000. $4,000. $4,000. $4,000. and
slo0. 600 Provision will be maor 10,
the interchange OF bonds of different
denominations and Of coupon ana req
istered bonds. and for the transfer
OF registered bonds. without Cnarce
by the United states. and under rules
and regulations prescribed by the sec
ietary ot the treasury
- IAtA ha,s
10. 1917, and will bear interest at the
rate of per cent per annum from
that date, payable semiannually oi
May Is and November Is. The bonds
will mature November Is. 1912, bur
the issue may be redeemed at the op-
ton OF the United States on or after
November Is. 1927, in whole or IL
part, at par and accrued interest, on
any interest day, on six months no.
tice given In such manner as the
secretary OF the treasury shall pre-
scribe. In case OF partial redemption
the bonds TO be redeemed will be de-
termined by such method as may be
prescribed by the secretary OF the
treasury. The principal and interest
of the bonds will he payable in United
States gold coin OF the present stand
ard OF value.
The bonds shall be exempt, both as
TO principal and interest, from all taS-
alton now or hereafter imposed by
the United states, any state, or any OF
tho possessions of the United States,
or by any local taxing authority, ex-
cept (a) state or inheritance taxes,
and (b) graduated additional in,oniu
taxes. commonly known as surtaxes
and excess profits and war pronts
taxes. now or hereafter imposed by
the United States, upon the income or
profits of individuals. partnerships,
associations or corporations The in
tercst on an amount OF bonds and cer-
tif1cates authorized by said act, the
of which does not exceed in
the aggregate $1,000. owned by any
partnership. association or
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payment to November Is, all otner
subscribers will receive bonds prompt
ly after due completion of payment
The bonds being dated November
Is, 1917, no accrued interest will bs
due on subscriptions for bonds pale,
for In full on or before November 10,
1917. No rebate of interest will be
allowed. either on account of fun pay
ment In advance of November Is. o.
on account of the 2 per cent required
to be paid with the application. Upon
completion Of payment for the bonus
On December 15 or January Is tho
subscribers will be required to pay ac-
crued interest from November ls cn
the deferred installments at the rate
OF per cent per annum.
The bonds will he receivable as >. :.
curity for deposits Of public money,
but will not bear the circulation privi-
lcge. Coupon bonds will have four in
tcrest coupons attached, covering in
terest payments up to and includinA
November Is, 1919. On or after that
date holders of the bonds should sur
render the same and obtain a new
bond or bonds having coupons at
tached thereto covering semlannuai
payments from May Is, 1920, to No
vember Is, 1912. Bonds with the iini-
tied number of interest coupons at
tached will he thus delivered In or
der to save the annoyance OF the de-
livery of interim receipts. and to allow
sufficient time for the engraving and
printing OF bonds with the full nun,-
her OF coupons attached. without in
convenience TO the subscriber.
Further details may be announced
by the secretary of the treasury from
time to time. information as to which
as well as forms for application may
he obtained from the treasury depart
bank.