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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16
SEEK AID
OF INDIA
c. OF C'S

Calcutta, India, April 1.-THE gov
eminent OF India has addressed the
chambers of commerce throughout the
country, asking for their advice upon
various problems which are likely to
| arise on the termination OF the war.
The problems themselves have been
tabled in other parts Of the empire,
and have been the subject of dis
cussion in London and Paris. The
government of Indian considers that
they may most conveniently be dis
cussed under four heads: ID The
treatment of enemy or alien firms and
individuals: CD the treatment Of
enemy or alien shipping; (3) the treat
ment Of imports and exports; az ques-
tons relating to patents and merchan-
disc marks laws.
The government does not commit
itself upon any of these questions, but
from the manner in which it APP
proaches them the public is able to
AS regards alien firms 1t says: There
are, 1t is believed, many presidents in
bother countries for the registration OF
alien firms" or individuals resident
there, whether for purposes OF trade
or otherwise. 1t Is for consideration
whether any system Of registration Is
desirable for India, and, If so, whether
firms or individuals who are of enemy
nationality. of to all alien firms and
| individuals. 1t will be remembered
that at the outbreak OF the war con-
siderable difficulty was experienced in
ascertaining what persons resident or
trading in India were actually hostile
foreigners"
| that there are also parallels from the
legislation of other countries which
support the proposal to require
licenses in the cases OF aliens who
carry on certain forms Of trading, and
invites opinion as to whether any such
system should be applied in India.
IF any such restrictions are consid-
cred advisable it will be necessary to
consider how 1t will be possible to
prevent evasions (e. g., by the natural
ization Of enemy subjects in a neutral
or other country. 1t will probably
also be necessary to consider whether
any alteration Is desirable in our nat
uralization laws. :. The whole ques-
ton presents considerable Difficult
ties not only in respect of the pre-
vention of evasion, should any restric-
tive measures be adopted, but in the
possibilities Of friction with friendly
countries with some of whom COM
mercial treaties are already in exist
ence."
With regard to alien shipping the
government remarks: "The question
OF the treatment Of foreign shipping
is as important as 1t is complicated
and difficult. There will probably be
no disagreement in the general thesis
that IL is first OF all desirable to- pre-
serve to British shipping the position
which it has hitherto held in the carry
| ing trade of the world. It seems to the
government of India to be as impor.
tant to consider this principle insofar
as IL relates to friendly nations as 20
enemy countries. The number OF ship
piTky companies domiciIed in this
coLkntry is. however, comparatively
] trihing, and the decision finally
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16
UNCERTAIN AS TO THE
WATER FOUNTAIN RIGHTS
Commission Orders Improvement, But
Chambers Order May Prevent
the Work.

Whether the ruling OF last year Or
dering the closing of all drinking foun-
tains for horses because Of glanders
VIII prevent the city from installing
fountains in Fargo or not will be as
certained before a resolution passed
this morning by the city commission
authorizing the street commissioner to
erect two fountains. will be carried
out.
The need Of places to water horses
was brought up by Commissioner r
b. Blakemore at the last meeting OF
the city commission.
The meeting OF the commission to-
day was the last session of the old
commission for the transaction of reg
ular business. The board will, however
meet again tomorrow night for the
purpose of canvassing the votes OF the
city school election which will be held
tomorrow. ~
Commissioner of Police William
Mills was authorized by the commits
sion to get prices on motorcycles and
report at the next meeting Of the
board, Mr.. Mills stating that a motor
cycle is needed by the police depart
ment
Commissioners Blakemore of the wa
ter department was authorized to pur-
chase the necessary furniture and FIX
lures for the building at 631 N. p
avenue which was recently leased by
the city for the use of the water de-
paFtment and the field forces OF the
city engineer.
The board authorized City Auditor
Watkins TO have the state patent
granted the city under the commits
sion form of government framed and
hung in the city hall, and to have
the memorial presented to the city by
the delegation OF Japanese commits
sioners which visited Fargo In 1909
translated and the memorial and the
translation framed and placed In the
city hall.
Two estimates were allowed, one to
the Haggart Construction Co. for
SIS. 500 for the First avenue north
sewer work. and the other to the IN
terror Lumber Co.. for $1,000 for fu@.
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ONE
PL0W IN
PANAMA

Panama, r. P, April 16.-There is a
good opportunity for manufacturers Of
disc and other heavy plows to pro-
mote trade here by getting some
examples of what their machines can
do before the eyes of the people on
land along the canal. One field of so
acres turned up with 10-inch disc
plow and planted in corn somewhere
along the line of the Panama railway
would be q revelation.
There is not a plowed field in sight
of the railway or the canal along the
50-mile stretch of the zone.
A representative Of The Christian
Science Monitor has Travelled extern
sively over Panama during seven
years and has seen only one pillow in
that time. This one was on an Amer
Charles M. Brown, q young Balti-
morean. who had the best place on
the isthmus, for which he was paid
about $4O0 an acre under the expro-
priation proceedings. Mr.. Brown be-
lieved that blowing would pay, and hi
proved 1t. but his example has not
been followed so far.
There are several reasons for this
condition of affairs. One of them IL
that people manage to exist by the
primitive methods in vogue since Bal
boa's day. The conventional way Of
raising crops here is to cut off a for
est during the dry season, leaving
large logs, stumps and much debris
on the ground. The virgin soil is US
ually fertile enough for few seasons
Then the planting is done in July OF
August. Often q sharpened stake Ii
used to make holes in the ground. into
which the seed corn, or bean, or rice
is dropped. Vans and potatoes are
planted with the help of a hoe. The
machete is then used to clear the
bushes and weeds which spring up
this being done about three times II
the season, but 1t is stopped a month
before harvest. and one has to hunt
around among bushes and stumble
over logs and stumps to find the corn
to gather 1t.
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In Utah the law provides for COM
pulsory enlistment In the national
guard and training between the ages
OF Is and As.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16
IT'S YOUR KIDNEYS

You have swollen feet and hands!
Stiff, achy Jointsi Sharp-shooting,
rheumatic pains torture you. You have
aching back, pain in the lower abdo-
men. difficulty when urinatingl Look
outI These are danger signals. Trou--
BILE IL with your kidneys Uric acid
poisoning, in one form or another, has
set in. 1t may lead to sdropsy or fatal
Bright's disease If not checked.
Get some GOLD MEDAL HARLEM oil
Capsules Immediately. They are an old
preparation, used all over the world
for centuries, combining natural heal
ing oil and herbs, well known to ply
sicians and used by thousands i'm their
daily practice. The Capsules are not
an experimental, make-shift patent
medicine" or salt" whose effect IS
only temporary. They are a standard
remedy, and act naturally, gently and
quickly. But when you go TO the drug
gigt. insist on getting the pure, origin
al HARLEM OIL in Capsules. Be sure
the name GOLD MEDAL is on the box,
and thus protect yourself against coun-
terfeits.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16
TO WHOM 1T MAY coNcERN:

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
We hereby announce that the part
nership heretofore existing among
Stanley zee. Bing Wong, Louis Wong
and Kim Wong, in the conduct. own
ership and management of the MAN
DARN Inn" in Fargo, and the Chicago
Cafe" in Grand Forks. North Dakota,
has been dissolved and that hereafter
the business will be conducted by
Stanley zee. Louis Wong and Kim
Wong.
STANLEY YEE,
LOUIS WONG,
KIM WONG.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16
THE PRINCESS

Gloria's Romance opens today at the
Princess for the first of flve weeks
run OF Billie Burke'S famous serial.
The Princess has brought this picture
to its screen on a new idea. It is run
ming four chapters each Monday and
Tuesday. totalling the entire serial of
twenty chapters in Ave weeks. 1t is
expected that many will see the start
today or tomorrow and follow 1t
through.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-16

The Awgwan: Doc have to re-
port. sir. that you are the father Of
Politician impossible! I'll demand
q recount.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
TRAMP STEAMER
MIGHT Be HIDING
ENEMY SUPPLIES
(By United Press

San Diego, Feb. 16.-Reports from
points adjacent to Magdalena Bay
indicate that strange tramp steam
er has been lowering there for two
months. 1t is believed that she is of
German register and fears are held
that the ship may be planting sub
marine supplies in case of war be-
tween America and Germany.
Recently reports reached America
that a number of German merchant
men were bottled up in the Gulf of
California and this gives rise to the
view that the tramp vessel may be
picking up members of these interned
ships. An investigation is to be
made.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
VERDICT Of GUILTY
FOR HARRY BRYANT

Perhaps for the first time in the
history of Imperial county verdict
was rendered for second degree mur-
der, that being in the case of Harry
Bryant, who was yesterday convict
ed on a charge of killing "Curly," a
a nameless negro at Imperial. The
deed was committed on the night of
December 10, 1916.
The july was out slightly over four
hours. The minimum penalty is ten
years and may range to life impris-
onment at the discretion of the court.
is understood that Bryant will be
sentenced tomorrow morning.
There have been several people con-
victed of first degree murder in this
county, and number of manslaugh-
ter, but to the best recollection of
the sheriff's office Bryant is the
first for second degree murder.
Bryant shot and killed Curly" aft
er they had an alteration in which
Bryant was worsted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
CONGRESS SETS ASIDE
VALUABLE EFORESTLAND

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Acting un-
Ger the authority of a special act of
Congress approved September 8, 1916,
the presiednt has, on recommendation
of the Secretary of Agriculture signed
q proclamation adding approximately
$4,000 acres to the Whitman national
forest, Oregon. The lands involved
are situated on the divide between the
John Day, Powder and Burtn rivers,
in east central Oregon.
| Over 1000 acres consists of tim
ber lands which were included in pat
ented entries. AS the result of suits
brought by the United States, the pat
ents for these entries were cancelled
by the courts because they were ac-
CURED through fraud or mistake, and
the lands were returned to govern
ment ownership. The cancelled claims
carry total estimated stand of near
ly 46,0O0,O00 B. M. of timber.
: Much of the other land included
in the addition is privately owned.
1t consists largely of cut-ower tim
ber land, on which the timber growth
is rapidly reproducing. One portion
of the Act of Congress authorizing
the addition provides especially for
the exchange of government timber
for privately owned lands in the Whit
man National Forest, which may be
chiefly valuable for the production
of timber or the protection of stream
flow. Several applications for ex-
change of this character have al
ready been submitted.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16

Never was a more delightful pro
gram presented to the members Of
the Woman's Ten Thousand Club than
Book Day, given by Mrs. M. F. KEEP
ley at the regular meeting of the
club held yesterday afternoon at Da-
Wis hall.
Mrs. Kepley likened the library to
forest "filled with noble trees, car
peted with beautiful flowers, fes-
tooned with delicate vines, yet among
the beauty trails the unwholesome
growth, the poisonous plant-the old
er experience must blaze the way that
the children may pass through i n
safety, for as we read, so are we."
The "Tale of Two Cities" was chos-
en- by Mrs. Kepley as an illustration
of the most perfect climax ever
penned.
DR.. Selma Lagerlof's book, "Jeru-
salem," is written with unusual
charm and naturalness. This author
is the only woman who has received
the Nobel prize. Among the wonder
full books on the life about us is Ma
terlink's "Bee and the Life of the Fly
and the Spider"
Mrs. Kepley's Interpretation of
Zangwill's "The Melting Pot" was
most pleasing. She handled the story
with such a clear understanding, yet
with such a delicate touch, that her
audience was thrilled with the writ
er's thought-the wonderful patriot
ism of the book. AS Mrs. Kepley
neared the climax Miss Hoover slipped
to the piano and played a beautiful
accompaniment. At the last words
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
REHKOPF'SRANCH
FOR
$4,000 BY MAN
FROM MISSOURI
I. J. Williams Now Owner
of Well Known Ranch
Property on Eastside.
is PURCHASED AS
INVESTMENT IDEA
Ranch in Alfalfa and Will
Scon Be Leased-Deal
by PostOn & Parazette.

The A. H. Rehkopf ranch of 100
acres, located northwest Of Holtville.
was sold yesterday to Thomas ]. Will
iiams of Missouri, the price being
$4,000, Poston & Parazette handling
the transaction. 1t is understood that
Mr.. Williams purchase was purely OF
an investment character.
Possession will be given on March
Is and it is said that Mr.. Williams
will transfer the lease. He has been
in the valley for some time investi-
eating a suitable location. The ranch
is in alfalfa and is considered one of
the best in the Valley.
Mr.. Rehkopf retains his Deerhead
ranch and extensive holdings of i'm
proved property in Ell Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
Unique But Interesting Is
Book Session of the Club

a benediction, "the God of our chill
dren give you peace"--the music
changed to "My Country, 'ris of
Thee" and the trill of the first notes
brought the listeners to their feet.
During the business session, the
president, Mrs. Griswold, brought sew
eral matters of interest before the
club.
Reciprocity, on February %, when
the club will be honored by the pres
ence of the national president, Mrs.
Josiah Evans Cowles, was announced,
Mr.. Johnston spoke of the wonder
full work he represents-the caring for
and placing of helpless children.
The club voted resolution COM
mending bill providing for the ply
steal development of school children
as means of preparedness.
Mr.. Forshay of the Enterprise gro
Gerry has kindly consented to give an
ether meat cutting demonstration for
the benefit of Ell Centre housewives
on next Monday evening at 1880
O'clock.
A piano solo pleasingly executed
by Miss Genevieve Cook and bowl
of sweet peas brought by Mrs, Cur
rier from her own garden at Holt
vile added to the pleasure of the aft
ernoon.
New members elected were Mrs.
Wayne H. Compton, Mrs. c. E. Fox
and Miss Grace Sears.
The hostesses were Mesdames Ap-
pie, Horne, George Anderson, Glenn
ents and Stevenson.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
WOODPECKER BANE OF
TOM 0'C0NsEL'S LIFE
(By United Press)

San Francisco, Feb. 16.-Another
chapter has been added to the trou-
bles of Tom O'Donnell, pioneer OF
Novato, and his twenty families of
woodpeckers.
First, O'Donnell discovered that
woodpeckers were eating the roof
from over his head. Then he got
in bad with the game warden for
shooting the birds. A couple of days
ago a well-intentioned friend gave
Him "sure cure"
"Just put a heavy coat of paint,
preferably red, on the roof, mix in
lots of turpentine, little Jamaica
ginger and some alcohol, advised the
friend. O'Donnell did it.
Today O'Donnell got out his gun
again.
"The pesky critters thought it was
some new kind of cocktail" he said
'despairingly. "They drank it up as
fast as l put it on the roof, and
II found one perched on the pail, get,
ting a nice jag on. The night ! put
the stuff there 564 new holes were
pecked in the roof
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
BROWN SUCCUMBS TO
TERRIBLE INJURIES

D. C. Brown, victim of an accident
that occurred at 3 o'clock Wednes-
day morning on dredge on the ir-
rigation main in Mexico, died at 1880
last night at the Jordan hospital in
CaleXico. The remains were taken to
the HENS undertaking parlors, and
will be held for short time before
arrangements are made for the fu-
neral, while efforts are made to To-
cate relatives of the dead man.
An operation was performed yester-
day morning, and the mangled stump
of Browns left arm removed. AL
though weak from the shock and loss
of blood, he rallied, and seemed to
have fighting chance to recover.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
DISTRICT FAv0RS
SETTLENENT0F
s. P. CLAIMS
Directors Pass a Resolution
to Be Sent to Congress
About Claims.

At the last session of the directors
of the Imperial Irrigation District a
resolution was adopted whereby the
board gave moral support to the ef-
forts of the Southern Pacific railroad
to collect huge sum from the fed
eral government.
At the request Of President Roose-
welt in 1906 the railroad company was
asked to step in and stop the break
in the Colorado river. The Southern
Pacific did this and since then has
been attempting to collect the amount
of expense.
There is now pending before Con-
gress a joint resolution authorizing
the ascertainment of a proper basis
of settlement of the claim. The board
deemed that the claim was meritor-
ious and copy of the resolution will
be forwarded to Congress.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
DEVISE PLAN TO GET
ALL AUTOS ASSESSED
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Feb. 16.-A method of
reaching automobile owners who es-
cape local taxation either through a
"pull' with the assessor or because
the assessor unwittingly overlooks the
machines, is set forth in the state
tax commissions report to the leg
islature.
In 1916, the commission discovered,
22,198 automobiles escaped local tax
alton, that figure being the differ
ence between the number of ma
chimes registered with the state mo-
tor vehicle department and the num-
ber reported assessed from the diff
ferent counties.
In Los Angeles county alone more
than 5000 automobiles, representing
approximately $2,40O,000 in assessed
valuation, escaped taxation last year.
In San Francisco 4,20O escaped tax
ation. They represented $1,27O,O0O in
value. In Alameda county the totals
were respectively 1000 and $780,
900.
Zone method of correcting this con-
dition," says the tax commission,
"would be to provide that total tax
on automobiles be levied and distrib-
uted back to the communities through
the state motor vehicle department,
providing some plan can be worked
out satisfactory to the local commu-
mites.
"Such a method would at once
make for considerable economy in the
administration of the local assessors
office, and would add no more to the
burden Of cost of collection in the
state department. At the same time
it would make practically complete
and equitable assessment OF this
character of property"
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
Fulton May Be Fighter, But
(RY United Pressl

Rochester, Mimi, Feb. 16-"Are
there any more at home like your"
asked of Fred Fulton, giant heavy
weight and possible opponent of Jess
Willard, brings forth an affirmative
answer. Fred is 6 feet inches tall
and weighs 2lS pounds, but he has
nothing on all his family, who live
at Beatrice, Neb.
Here's the family table: Brother
John, 6 feet inches, 21O pounds;
Brother George, 6 feet 6 inches, 200
pounds; Brother Roy, feet inches,
l215 pounds; Brother Vernie, 9 feet
inches, 1S0 pounds; Brother Earl.
aged II, 6 feet Az inches, 212 pounds;
Sister Parl, age Is, feet II inches.
200 pounds; Father, decea5ed, 8 feet
Az inches. 240 pounds; Mother, s fec,
200 pounds.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
PLAN
REVENGE ON
MFX|CANS
(By United Press)

Ell Paso, Feb. 16.-The Twelfth
cavalry is now concentrated on the
border near the scene of the kidnap-
ing and murder of three Americans
They are awaiting orders to cross
the line in pursuit of the Mexican
bandits who committed the outrage
Women and children on the Ameri-
can side have been rushed to safety
while the cowboys have openly de-
clared their intention of getting re-
venge.
The situation is declared critical
along several points on the border,
there being insufficient soldiers to
prevent sudden attacks by Mexican
marauders.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
MAKE APPEALS
IN FRONT OF
PALACE
(By United Press)

The Hague, Feb. 16.-Serious riot
ing, in which crowds were dispersed
only by repeated efforts of the po-
lice and military authorities, occurred
yesterday and today. The demon
strations grew out of discomfort be-
cause of food shortages said to be
due to the blockade policy of Ger
many.
The rioters, many of them women
and workingmen, protested against
the high cost of food and appeared
before the palace of the queen, de-
manding redress. The food situation
is acute here and more uprisings are
feared.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
DOES
NOT SLACKEN
EFFORTS
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 16.-There was a
slight relief in the tension today
around the various departments. This
was due to the report that Germany
had ordered the release of Americans
taken from the captured steamer
Yarrowdale. Also, the revocation of
the order to oust all Americans who
are engaged in administering relief
to stricken Belgians.
High officials, however, maintain
that the situation remains critical
But these two reports have had a
quieting effect in certain circles
There has been no confirmation OF
the release of the Yarrowdale prison
ers, so America continues to prepare
for war if the step is necessary.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
RANDALL CAUSES
FEAR IN HEARTS
Of WET ELEMENT.
(By United Press)

Washington, Feb. 16.-Representa-
tive Randall of California is drafting
a bill which will empower the pres
ident to take all distelleries and regu-
late the saloons in case of war. He
expects to introduce the measure at
the first sign of armed conflict with
Germany.
The Prohibitionists are rebuilding
their efforts to force the passage of
the Webb bill and are determined to
have this settled before war comes.
Opposition to the drys claim that
prohibition would cost the government
$3OO,O00,000 yearly when revenue
would be most needed.
Randall plans to make munition fac
tories out of the distilleries.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
RAILROADS HAVE
ISSUED ORDERS
TO PROTECT
TUNNELS
(By United PresS)

Washington, Feb. 16.-It is def
nitely learned that all of the big rail
roads, in conjunction with the govern
ment, are planning to protect tunnels
and important bridges in case OF
emergency. The East has already
completed these arrangements and
now attention is being given to the
western lines.
Trancontinental roads have been
establishing guards at important
bridges and tunnels so that danger
may be averted. The track walkers
have been increased and in some cases
are patrolling the roadbeds with mill
tary precision.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
Bombs in Hold.

Rome, Feb. 16.-The American
schooner was sunk after bombs from
an Austrian submarine exploded in
the hold while she was flying the
American flag, according to the cap
tain.
Imperial Valley press., 1917-02-16
Looks to Submarines.
(By United Press)

NBy UHIIeu FTeSSJ
Amsterdam, Feb. 16.-The Kaiser,
in a pronunciamento addressed to the
navy, says he looks to the subma-
rines to clinch the Greman victory,
through reversing the British plan to
starve Germany.