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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
DO YOU KNOW7
Information on Timely Topics
Compiled BY The Forum.

Do you know anything about the
public debt Of the United States?
1t is Of special Importance at this
time because of the Liberty Loan.
The public debt began in 1777 when
the Continental Congress borrowed
100000 from the Farmers General
of France-France was our first finan-
cial friend.
In 1890 the total debt of the United
States, exclusive Of the paper currency,
was $52,78S,722. Much OF this repre-
sented back pay to soldiers and current
liabilities. The years of peace up to
1912 were years of prosperity, and the
debt was reduced to about $4,000. 900
despite heavy expenditures. The war
of 1912 added $88,000,000. The Mexican
war added about $40 9,0O0 900. The Civil
war cost the government about $1,000
100000, and the public debt reached
its maximum at the close OF the war,
when 1t stood at about $2,750, 100000 IN
1865. At the close of the war, the
reduction of the debt was imm ediately
begun, and in ten years 1t was de-
creased about 500, ,00O.0 900. The next
ten years brought 1t down to $1,S15,-
100000 and by 1856 ii was reduced 70
1898, 100000. The Spanish war gave II
another boost, but the total national
debt, not counting the Liberty Loan, is
now about S1.000.0o0 .0o0s Or only $40 70
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

| is possible construction in this country
may be confined chiefly to school type
craft, many Of which ultimately could
be turned over to the allies, thus re-
leasing facilities in England and
France for the exclusive construction
OF machines for use on the front.
One military authority said today:
The aviation service will form an
integral part of the American army
and will perform its proper functions
The value of airplanes, however, is
not in their capacity for the bomb
throwing. but in their ability to fur
nish eyes for the artillery and infantry
forces. They enable large forces of ar
tillery and infantry to apply their full
strength at the right time. They prac-
tically are valueless unless they per-
form this function"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
North Dakota News in Brief

Z Bismarck-Seven candidates will be
| balloted upon at the regular school
| election today to fill the places on the
board of education vacated by the ex-
piration of the terms of G. c. Wachter
and H. w. Richholt. who decline to
seek reelection. The candidates are
Howell, Mrs. G. s. Arnold, Mrs. D.. B.
Shaw, Joseph Schneider and Marcus A.
| Edberg.
Bismarck-The state board of con-
troll, as result of statements threat
| ening coal shortage, requested the
| submission of bids for furnishing the
state institutions with Ignite during
| the next year. The bids will be opened
June 20.
GackIe-Gackle's new creamery. with
a capacity of 5000 pounds daily, is now
in operation. Electric power is used,
and the plant is modern in every way
Beach-A class of sixteen will re-
ceive diplomas from the Beach Agri-
cultural High school Thursday evening.
The commencement address will be de-
livered by George Wells, dean of the
university law school A majority of
the graduates are young women.
Sanborn.-John Cleveland was not
aware of the fact that he had lost two
fingers and his thumb from his left
hand until he noticed blood on the
floor and then looked at his hand. John
was ripping a board with a circular
saw when the accident happened.
Langdon-Langdon will have a flour
mill in operation by Sept. /, farmers
of this district of the state having
pledged themselves to furnish the nee
essary capital. A site will soon be se-
lected.
Williston-"Every scout to feed a
soldier" Williston Boy Scouts have
already planted their troop" gardens
in addition to a garden for every mem
ber and have also enlisted in the ma
tional campaign for greater food pro-
duction. Food packages will be pre-
pared with enough provisions to feed a
soldier for one day on forced march
away from camp.
Litchville-Fourteen skeletons were
found on farm two miles from CRsey's
Standing Rock farm, near Eastedge.
The skeletons were unearthed shortly
after excavations for cellar had been
started. All apparently were Indians,
as a number of ornamental trinkets
were found near by. Some of the skele-
tons were entirely missing with the ex-
ception of the skull Two were chill
dren and twelve were adults.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

benefit both his fatherland and the
land of his adoption.
Germans in New York have organ
lied society known as "The Friends
of the German Republic" designed
to assist in any way possible the
formation of a republic in Germany.
That Americas quarrel is not with
the German people has become almost
a platitude. Nothing would bring the
war so quickly to an end as the over
throw Of the German autocracy and the
substitution of a complete democracy.
Real friends of Germany could wish
her no better fortune, and German
Americans can tackle this job with a
clear conscience.
Rumblings of discomfort, not only
in Germany but in Austria, have been
growing in volume since the Russian
revolution. The Socialists and radi-
Gals have gained courage, but the
overthrow of the German govern
ment is a. far different under
taking than the overthrow Of the
Russian despotism. The German ma
chine may be less despotic than the
Russian was, but it is tremendously
more efficient An actual uprising Of
the German people seems less likely
than a move on the part of some of
the powerful business leaders of the
empire to join with the radicals and
save what they can from the wreck.
If they can be made to realize that the
greater part of their fortune has al
ready been lost or jeopardized by the
war; that Germany is fighting a. hope
less battle and it is good policy for
them to save what they can, they
might be induced to sacrifice the
Hohenzollerns to save the remnants
of their own fortunes.
With a republic in Germany, the
question what are we fighting for?"
would have some weight behind it.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
coLUMBIA's SHOP.

By Theodosia Garrison Of tht
Vigilantes.
Columbia has opened shop,
(Come buy, good folk, come buy!)
None may despise her merchandise
Her price is far from high.
Your parcels shall be neatly tied
With red and white and blue,
And Liberty (most charming, she)
Shall hand them out to you.
Columbia has opened shop
As any lady may,
No better ware is anywhere.
(Come buy, good folk and payD
For whosoever buys of her
Shall have her thanks the while.
And Liberty shall take the fee
And give the change and smile.
Columbia has opened shop,
(The foreign trades astir)
Pray step inside-the door stands
And buy a bond from her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

The training Of flyers already is un-
der way. About 800 college and tech
nical school students are taking courses
in six leading educational institutions
on the theoretical side of flying and
aircraft. The number will be increased
weekly until 500 are enrolled. Mean
while plans will be perfected for ex-
tending the system.
The United States is not rnanufac-
turing modern battle planes. In fact,
our plants are turning out what are
known as school type machines, de-
signed for use of student flyers. They
are not Of the high power: type. Expert
high power motors. Consequently the
war department is not in position to
make a contribution of high power
fighting and observation machines. 1t
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
WOMEN CANDIDATES FOR
BOARD OF EDUCATION
Two Are Out aa Bismarck, Two at
Mandan and One At Enderlln In
School Elections Today.

Bismarck, N. d. June 5.-School
elections in North Dakota today will
be marked in many cities by the ini-
tiai entrance Of women candidates in
the field. Two women are candidates
for members Of the board OF educa-
tion In Mandan: two In Bismarck. one
in Enderlin and one or more in q num-
ber Of other North Dakota towns. In
q majority of instances "child conser-
vation." school nurses medical attens
ton and other "frills' upon which
planks upon which the ladies are MAX
ing their fight.
Club women generally, and suffrage
organizations, particularly, are backing
the candidates Of the fair sex to win,
and as this is one election In which
the women have a voice, the battle
promises to be interesting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
"soUND BANKING"

Fargo bankers have assured This
Forum that in urging that Fargo citi.
zens do their share in financing the
Liberty Loan out of future savings
1t is advocating Sound banking"
The Forum is convinced that Fargo
alone could assume $1,000,000 of the
Liberty Loan on the future savings
plan, and instead of feeling it as a
drain would actually benefit by it, and
be prepared to take another million OIL
two millions within year.
"A month ago 1 knew of only two
! men in Fargo who owned United
States bonds" a Fargo banker told The
Forum yesterday. "One Of these mer
bought one as a curiosity"
y A year from now The Forum would
like to see 10000 citizens of Fargo
men, women and children, owning
United States bonds in denomination
of $50 up, and paid for on the future
savings" plan. Under that plan, al
you need to buy bond is a dollar and
the resolution to save another dollar
each week for a year. The dollars
are not spent; they are invested. They
will draw interest and they will teach
you the lesson on thrift. which has
been the hardest of lessons for America
to learn. Even a newsboy could save
81 week from his earnings, il he had
the resolution to do it,
Even though 1t is repetition, The
Forum wants to emphasize that the
future savings" plan is best. not only
-for the investor in the bonds, but fol
the banks and for the whole business
structure. If savings bank depositors
all over the country drew out their
savings to buy bonds, it would force
the banks to place their securities on
the market in competition with the
bonds themselves, and would depreci-
ate the value Of all securities. The
bonds can be bought from new sources
of wealth-savings and dividends. Even
If you can write check for a 500
bond or a $1,000 bond, don't do it.
Use the future savings" plan, and
leave your money just where it is. That
plan is best for you; best for the
banks; and best for the country. The
entire loan Of $7,O0O,OOO.OOO, not just
the $2,O0O,0OO,00O now offered, could be
absorbed by the country in this way
In one year, and not a dollar that Is
: permanently invested be disturbed
but every citizen would have to do his
full share.
WORK FOR GERMAN. AMERICANS.
At last there Is some activity open
ta the GsEman-American which win
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

Washington, June 5.-CSpecial)-
The chief contribution Of the United
States to the allied cause in Europe
will not be aircraft. This was made
clear by military men when asked
about the London press reports, which
seem to indicate that such an impress
sion had been created among British
officials.
The only announcement on the sub
ject came recently in connection with
the statement that an aircraft produc-
ton committee had been created by
the council of national defense, headed
by Howard E. Coffin. In this connec-
tion 1t was stated the present plans of
the government contemplate the con-
struction of $500 airplanes within
twelve months and the training Of 5000
to 5000 American aviators.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
GET THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE.

When all the reports received to
date Of sedition, and the circulation Of
I anti-registration literature and paci-
fist propaganda have been collected
and simmered down, they are abso-
lutely negligible, considering the mil
lions Of Americans involved.
When America entered the war,
fears were expressed that there would
be German uprisings and plots Of all
kinds against munition factories. The
total number Of arrests on complaints
1sof reasonable acts of any kind in the
entire country was 1875. 1t was a mere
police court grist.
= The Forum believes that the same
conditions will prevail in regard to
the anti-registration agitation. No
general election passes without hun
sdreds of arrests for disorderly conduct
around the polls. Little attention Is
paid to them outside Of the localities
in which they occur Today. however,
the eyes of the country are on the
Registration booths, and every little
disturbance will be reported. Sanity,
good sense. and a proper sense of pro-
portion are needed in dealing with the
cases. Strict measures are necessary
and will be taken. but any hint Of per-
secution will simply permit the agi-
tators to assume the much sought aft
er role of martyrs and strengthen their
cause. The police and the home guards
are fully capable Of taking care of the
Situation, and the few score of agi-
tators who may be arrested should not
gaze, the millions of loyal Americans
who will march to the booths and
register without questioning the right
Of the country to their services.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
OTHER MEMS VIEWS.
An Editorial That May or May Not
Square With The Forums
Opinions.

st. Paul Dispatch: Why should there
be any doubt of the guilt of a con-
gressman caught in reasonable per-
formances, any more than of an unoff1-
cial citizen? 1t would seem that an
official, sworn to the service of the
country, is still more guilty. He might
be exempt for what he may say in
congress, but not for what he may do
on the outside. 1t would be a fine
example to transfer such guilty
member from the floor of the house
to the cell of the penitentiary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
WORST WILL SPEAK
To Address Graduates OF Minot High
School on June Is.

Minot. N. D., June B.--Commence-
ment exercises for the class Of II of the
Minot high school will be held at the
opera house on the evening of June 15
John III. Worst, former head OF the state
agricultural college, and now editor OF
the New Rockford state Center will bt
the commencement speaker
Diplomas will be awarded to the fol-
lowing: Elizabeth NJ Catherine Ehr,
Marguerite Lytle Stewart, Walter X.
Skeoch, Dwight Perry. j. Nora Fauch-
aid, Leo Donovan Moore, Harold ID.
Shaft, Desmond j. Roell, j. Grafton
Lynch, Elsie Lauretta Wright, r. Har-
old Chambers, M. Theobelle stiles, Ira
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
SAME PATRONAGE FUND
Expect Same Amount Available For
Hail Damage az Last Year.

Bismarck, N. D., June 5.-Reports to
Deputy Insurance Commissioner Shee-
han, in charge OF the state hail depart
ment, indicates that the patronage for
this fund will run about the same as
last year. The amount of business done
in May was almost exactly as that of a
year ago.
June will see more business done, as
the real demand for crop protection
does not begin until the farmer lis rea-
sonable certain that he is to have some
crops to protect.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

Louise Brundage, Jessie Virginia Lace
key. Nellie Ruth Gasmann, Bessie Marie
Carlson, Clarence Arthur Walker, Evan
geline Mcconnell. Oscar r. Llvedson,
Kenneth William Hawley, Goruon
Frank Rutten, Edwin Reavie, Ralpn
Leslie Duncan, Charles Edward Nln-
cent, Frank Hromas, Charles Herman
Palda, Anton Leroy jacobson, Vernon
Malcolm jacobson, and Vern w. Mar
tin
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
OPEN FEDERAL TERM
United States District Term Of Court
Opened at Devils Lake Today.

Devils Lake, NJ. D., June 6.-The
United States term Of court opened
here this morning with Judge Charles
F. Amidon OF Fargo presiding. The
attaches of the federal office at Fargo
all arrived late last night The fed
eral calendar Is light, there being
three cases on the law docket, four
cases on the equity docket and Is
criminal actions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
BIBLE SOCIETY SURVEY
Canvass in Williams County Will
Serve as Model for State.

williston, N. D., June 5.-The annual
convention of the Williams County
Bible School association opened here
today. A feature will be the report of
the williams county social survey re-
Gently conducted under the direction of
the county association. This is the
first survey of the kind in North Da-
kota and will serve as model for SIM
liar surveys which the state Sunday
School association is planning in other
counties OF the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
GETS JAIL SENTENCE.

Minneapolis, June 4.-James Me-
C1ehen, former manager of a moving
picture theater here, was sentenced to-
day TO 90 days in the workhouae for
showing the film Garden of knowledge,
which a jury declared was improper a
stay Of execution to June 25 was
granted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
RED CROSS UNITS
Plan Organization Of Community Divi.
sions Auxiliary TO WilIiston
Chapter.

Ray, N. d., June 5.--Miss Mary Car
ney has begun preliminary survey of
Williams and Mckenzie counties with a
view to forming in each community a
Red Cross division auxiliary to the VIII
liston unit.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05

every resident of the country. If the
United States were bonded in propor-
ton to what it was at the close of the
Civil war, on a basis of wealth and
resources, it could stand debt of ap-
proximately $25, 900, ,000,0
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
HAS A GOOD OPINION OF CHAM.
BERLAIN'S TABLETS.

"Chamberlain's Tablets are a won
der. never sold anything that beat
them" writes F.. B. Tressey, Rich
mond, KY. When troubled with indi-
gestion or constipation give them a
trial-AdYt
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-05
WoRk FoR oERMAN.AMERIoANs

At last there Is some activity open
sa tho Gsrman-American which win
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-01-10
BLOW WITT HOE COSTS
NEUZIATTO FINE OF $50

Testifying in his own behalf in the
Court Of General Sessions this morn
ing, Neuziatto Meccucio, charged with
assault upon Nicholas Yumucci, with
intent to kill was requested by Judge
Heisel to draw upon a piece of paper
a picture Of the implement which the
defendant claimed YumucCi had in
his hand and used to attack him.
From Meccucio's description it was
not possible to determine whether it
was hoe, a crowbar, a spade or a
rake. Ii finally developed that the
instrument was a hoe.
Meccucio was charged with cutting
Yumucci with a large knife. The de-
Tense was that a scuffle between the
two resulted in the complaining wit
ness receiving a cash with the hoe.
The Jury returned a verdict of guilty
of assault only aud Judge Conrad let
the defendant of with fine Of $50 and
costs or six months imprisonment IL
the county workhouse.
Judges Conrad and Heisel, in Super.
Tor Court today, granted a petition tC
Charles Mueller TO change his name tC
Charles Miller Mr. Miller is an engi
ncer in the employ Of the dupont Com
pany, and has been using the English
rendering Of the German name since De
ccmber ,. the court was told.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-01-10

By The United Press.
DENVER, Col. Jan 10.--Wilism
F. Cody buffalo Bid, is dead The
noted plainsman and scout breathed
his last at 1905 p. m, today. He was
20 years old.
The most romantic figure left over
from the thrilling days OF Indian
fights and clashes with white rene
gades-a figure at once the ideal and
despair Of every red-blooded boy in
America, remnant of an organization
that once roamed the plains of the
fast vanishing wild west. disappeared
with the death of Buffalo Bill
Hero OF hundreds Of cheaply- bound
paper books designed to catch the
youthful eye, and foremost figure in
book after book Of morocco bound
treasured adventure tale, he was the
ideal Of boys. old and young. the coun-
try over.
He killed his first Indian when he
was only ~ years OF age. while he
was with troop OF United States sol
diers on their way from Lawrence
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-01-10
SUTTON HAS The RECORD
TO RELP The REDS
BY H. C. HAMILTON.

United Press Staff Correspondent.
NEW YORK, Jan. 1O.-If the Gin
cinDati Reds don't kick holes in all
previous Ohio river records within
the next few years, it won't be the
fault of Larry Sutton. recently sier-
ed by Manager Christy Mathewson to
scout for Garry Hermann holdings.
Baseball men agree that Mathewsou
made the wisest move since taking
hold OF the Reds when he signei up
the foxy Sutton. Larry has a grca
record for ivory-hunting behind him.
Connected for several years with TIE
Brooklyn Club Sutton dug up some
of the most famous ball players in
the country.
Among the Dodgers who got their
big league chances through recon-
mendation Of Sutton are Jake Dau-
bert, JEFF Pfeffer. Stengol lack Wheat
and Otto Miller. They all have made
good, and they don't form the total
OF his scouting maneuvers by sew
eral
Minor leaguers know Sutton better
perhaps than any person now 10 the
scout business And they know also
that when Larry comes in view
they've got TO trot out the best they
have. Not one yet has been caught
putting one over on .he veteran
grass cOmber. He has the eye for
young ball players. and he rarely
Ipcks a fiivver. All his selections. Of
course. arc not doing duty in the big
leagues. but most OF them arc and
that's better record than great
many Of them can boast
Larry spends his winters in New
ark. n. j.. where he reads proof Oh "A
newspaper. lie formerly was a COM
position. He chases over to New
York whenever there's anything go
ing on. and he usually has the best
I tips on everything. There arc few
matters in baseball unknown TO him.
Msthewsou's Reds seem booked for
an upbuilding process that viii ac-
complish something besides seventh
or eighth place every year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-01-10
Need S227.641 FOR
CARE Of THE INSANE
State Hospital Trustees Re-
port Deficit During the
Closing Year
REPORT INCREASE
OF POPULATION

Five hundred and eleven patients
are being cared for at the Delaware
state Hospital at Farnhurst, accord
ing TO the fourteenth BIENNIAL report,
just issued by the trustees. as Of No
vember 30, 1916 This is an increase
Of thirty over the number cared for
two years ago. The average daily
population for the two years end'n
November 80, 1916, was 49S. an in
crease OF Is over the daily average
population for the two years previous.
The actual cost Of maints ming the
hospital for the two years just pass,
as shown In detail by tho report OF The
finance committee, was S197 .10S.5l.
showing a deficit of S12.96S.S1. which
had to be made by a loan arranged
upon application TO Governor Miller
The report calls attention to the
hampering Of the work Of the iustitu-
ion as the result Of this shortage Of
funds and urges hat the Legislature
provide for expenses of the institution
by apprOpriating a sufficient sum
based on the average number Of pa
tients likely to he in the institution
for the ensuing two years.
u is impossible for the trustees TO
determine in advance. it is explained.
the specific amount Of money neccs-
sary to operate the institution.
The summary of all appropriation
needed for the hospital follows: Gen
ersl appropriations. stS1.772.50: spe-
cific appropriation for range aud tho
like, $4,000: borrowed from Farmers
Bank. s129GS.s2; special appropria.
ton for upkeep fund. 5000 and spe.
cial appropriation for completing new
building $4,000. The total is S227,-
641.32.