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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
FARGO ESCAPES 1T.

Thanks to Tuesday nights demon
stration. Fargo is to be spared the
humiliation of being the meeting
place Of the Peoples Council. Tues
day nights crowd was good natured
and amiable enough, but 1t meant
business. The advance agents of the
council who were on hand, gagged
the temper of that crowd we'll enough
to know that its patience might be
stretched too far. 1t spoke softly
but It carried a big stick"
Leaders of the movement are re-
ported to be about ready to quit.
There are unconfirmed reports that
both Mr.. Eastman and David Starr
Jordan have announced that they
are through with the council, and IL
1t doesn't find a place to light soon
1t will probably dissipate into thin
air.
Governor Frazier finally added an
emasculated edition of the post
script" The Forum suggested last
evening, but not in the form of a
telegram to the council. It came as
an interview in The Forum, in which
he stated that he intended to warn
officers of the law that 1t is their
duty to prevent any attempt to pro-
mote disloyalty.
1t came too late, and it was too
mild to be of any value. 1t hadn't
any teeth in it. Moreover he still
placed the assurance to the Peoples
Council ahead Of the assurance to
the citizens of North Dakota. Wheth-
err the people of North Dakota would
break the law in mobbing these
apostles Of sedition is not the chief
danger. The chief danger is that
these German agents themselves
will break the law by preaching
sedition. They came under a cloud Of
suspicion but were received with the
right hand of fellowship by Cover
nor Frazier, while he hastily warned
law abiding citizens, residents and
taxpayers not to break the law.
taxpayers not to break the law which
they never had broken or been sus-
pected Of breaking.
The fact does not seem to have
been grasped as yet by pacihsts, I.
w. w. organs and parlor Socialists
that the United States is fighting
Germany, not debating with her.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
Time To Stop
Giving Comfort
To The Enemy

Des Moines Capital: Thousands of
men in America evidently do not
care what happens to their country
so long as they can say what they
please.
Some people do not know that
everything which transpires is used
in Germany as a means OF prolong-
ing the war.
When our Liberty bonds sold be-
low par. it was published in Ger
many as a victory When Senator
Borah made his peace speech, all
Germany rejoiced.
The picketing on the part of the
women around the White House is
popular thing in Germany.
Senator La Toilette is a valuable
asset to Germany in the United
States. He is not compelled to act
as spy. He can talk treason open
Senator Reed of Missouri has done
more to prolong the war than any
million men could have done without
his aid.
Peace talk in the United States at
the present time either represents
ignorance or treason.
Ninety per cent of the peace talk
has represented species of disloy-
atty from the beginning.
The. time is at hand when those
who are in favor of a vigorous
prosecution OF the war must be
more emphatic and more determin-
eddy outspoken.
Congress would have had more
courage If the loyal people at home
had been more active.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
In Thankfulness For
Benefits

BY Tudor jerks Of The VieiIantes.
For the proof of the innate heroism
of the Belgians,
For the refining Of the French Re-
public.
For the Revolution in Russia,
For the Demonstration OF England,
For the Awakening Of the United
We thank Thee. o Enemy.
For the increase of our merchant
fleet,
For the recreation of American
Sailors.
For the making of an adequate Army
and Navy.
We thank Thee. 0 Enemyl
For the inspiration of true Woman
illness.
For the call to manliness among
American men.
For the destruction Of business
sordidness,
For the increase of our crops and
herds.
We thank Thee. o Enemy!
For the encouragement of patriotism
In our Nation,
For the basis of true brotherhood,
For the elimination of foolish freaks,
pacifist blindness. and shallow
sociology.
We thank Thee. o Enemy!
For the higher plane of our thinking,
For the increase of true humanity,
For the embodimentNof nobler ideals,
We thank Thee. o Enemy!
For the Peace that will be conquered
and assured for our children,
For the destruction that will come
to autocracy.
And for the worldwide union Of
right-minded nations,
We thank Thee. o Enemy!
In thy blindness thou hast worked to
thine own ultimate betterment,
And to that of the Allies, forever!
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
ROOSEVELT TO RUSSIA.

Once again the suggestion has
come that Mr.. Roosevelt head force
of volunteers, but this time 1t is
suggested that he go to the Russian
front, instead of the French.
The change in location changes the
enterprise from a military to a poll
teal one, and its wisdom is more
subject to debate.
In France. Mr.. Roosevelt at the
head of a regiment or a division of
volunteers would have little political
effect. His presence might enthuse
thoughtless citizens, but others
would say: America is not going
into the war a businesslike way. She
is sending only volunteers. Gem
eral Pershing with the regulars, to
be followed by a drafted army,
''meap business.
In Russia the case would be differ
ent There the military aspect is
less important than the political.
Russia has an unlimited supply Of
men. The problem is to get supplies
to them and make them fight when
they have the supplies. Charles Ed
ward Russell says the example Of
America will count more with RUS
STA than any other single factor A
former president at the head Of a
division of volunteers. might give
them the convincing proof needed.0f
Americas determinatioh to see the
war through It would be an answer.
to the German propaganda that Is
being spread through the country
that America does not intend TO fight,
but will draw out and leave the
Allies to their fate.
Roosevelt and division Of Ameri-
can volunteers might be the deciding
factor. They might send a thrill Of
enthusiasm along the entire Russian
line from. ia to the Rumanian
border. that would make the great
Russian armies 3 real factor again.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
THE NEW WHEAT PRICE.

Farmers of North Dakota can
thank the delegation sent to Wash
ington by the Commercial clubs OF
Fargo and Grand Forks and by their
own representatives hurriedly sum-
moned that they win get 1920 for
their wheat instead of $1.s5 or pos
sibly $3.50
The difference between $2.2O and
SO is the farmers "conscripted war
proht".
Whether Congressman Young's
telegram TO The Forum. which was
the drst intimation that a low price
was to be fixed. was literally true or
not. is inmaterial now. Mr.. Hoover
says it wasn't, but there is little
doubt that the majority Of the COM
mittee members had low price in
mind, possibly as low as 1856. The
business men of Fargo and Grand
Forks didn't wait for any further
call, but jumped into the fight at
once. Their committee was the only
one on the ground from North Da-
kota and the only one given a hear
Ing by the price fixing committee.
There Is littls question but that the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31

price would have been under 50 II !
had not been for their activities.
The price is a disappointment Il
many farmers Of the state. They HAD
hoped for at least $40 and possibl!
$3.50. but $2.2O at Chicago for No.
Northern wheat means a fair prof
with a moderate crop. even Al
present costs Of farming. The mer
who will oe hit are the hundreds and
even thousands Of farmers in th'
state who haven't the moderate
CROP.
On the other hand 1t may be a dis.
appointment to many consumers ir
big centers of population who hoped
for $1.65 or even lower.
II developed into a battle between
the producer and the consumer
There are fifty consumers Of wheat
in the United States to every pro-
ducer, and that the producer got as
fair a deal as he did, is evidence OF
the good fight put up by the pro-
ducers' representatives, and the de-
sire of the committee to be just. 1t
is the part of good citizenship to
accept the price. continue to support
the food administration, and remem-
Der that government control of
prices is a necessity in wartime.
But two presidents have been es-
tablished by the action of the COM
mittee, and they should, in fairness,
be followed out in other attempts at
price fixing.
First-The market price is not the
basis for price fixing, but the cost
plus a very moderate profit, with the
needs of the consumer kept in the
foreground.
Second-The-, board that fixes
prices shall not have a majority of
the men interested in the commodity.
Farmers did not control the wheat
price fixing board, and in fixing flu
ture prices on other commodities the
same condition must prevail.
II those presidents are followed In
all future price fixing on other COM
modities, the farmer will have no
just cause for complaint on 1920
wheat. Producers will then be fore
ed to contribute equally for the
benefit of the consumer. But IL these
presidents are not followed on other
necessities. it will be discrimination
against one producer for the benefit
of others.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
War Departments Lessons For
Men of The National Army

I the total amount of his deposits will
be entered on his final statement and
will be paid to him on presentation
OF his deposit book.
The rate of interest allowance Is
per cent. This is one convenient
method Of saving money which many
soldiers will desire to use. It Is
easier to save in the army than it IL
in civil life.
Saving money is not only good in
itself but is a sign that you are con-
centrating your time and energy
on your military duties; that you are
really playing the game.
The majority of the men who Join
the national army are old enough
and have sufficient good sense and
self-control to conduct themselves
properly, both on duty and off duty
without special advice or supervis-
ion. However, some suggestions may
prove helpful.
A man In uniform is always re-
garded, whether he wishes it or not,
as a representative of the army to
which he belongs. See to 1t that you
conduct yourself in such a way to
add Sour bit, not only to your own
reputation, but to the reputation of
the army and Of the country.
Making Use of Spare Time.
The use that man makes of his
time off duty is a good test of his
character and of his capacity for
growth. The good soldier Is self
restrained. Don't spend your time
repeating indecent stories. They add
nothing whatever to your standing,
either with the men to whom you tell
them or with your officers. Avoid
boisterousness, vulgarity, and pro-
family.
This doesn't mean at all that you
should keep yourself in the back
ground or that you should fail to be
a good mixer" Let your personality
stand out. Broaden your influence
by every proper method. But use
your personality and your influence
to help the men in your own squad
and company carry on their work
and prepare as quickly as possible
for the big task ahead of you.
Save some of your spare time for
study. The manuals aand drill regu-
lations will grow more and more in
teresting to you as you become more
familiar with your new duties.
Memorize some of the important
passages. Make yourself an author
ity on everything that pertains to
company drill.
These are simple rules that will
help any man, whether in or out of
the army. to make himself liked aand
respected. They are easy rules to
observe. Follow them, and you will
add greatly to your enjoyment of
army life and to your chances for
promotion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
HIGHWAY ROBBERY
HEARING IS CALLED
Case Against b. HI. Boone and Will
liam Austin Called Before Judge
Miller This Afternoon.

The hearing in the case of the state
against B. H. Boone and william Aus
tin, charged with highway robbery in
the first degree, was called at 3
O'clock this afternoon in Justice H. F.
Miller's court. lts@
The victim of the alleged holdup, a
harvest hand, was riding in a boxcar
on a Great Northern westbound train
near Argusville when he was con-
fronted by guns being poked in Ais
face. He claims he was relieved of
about $50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
Markets
LIVESTOCK

GAACMEOs
Chicago, Ill, Aug. 31.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts, $500; strong; top, 1885, puiks
$IT50@1s.65: light, $16.S5 q 1873;
mixed, 6.75@1S.85; heavy. $16.75Q
1875; rough. $1e.75Q1700; pigs, Sl2.zS
cattle: Receipts, 1000; strong; ma
tive beef steers, sS.20@16.50; western
steers, S7.00@13.50; stockers ana
feeders, s6.0019.25; cows and heifers,
$4.65 ORB; calves, $4,000 1900.
Sheep: Receipts, 5000; strong;
wethers. $S.O0@11.35; lambs, sll.250
1910.
sioux City.
Sioux City, Ia, Aug. 31.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts, $500: 1908 0c higher; estimat-
ed receipts tomorrow, 1000; bulk,
light. sf7.5o@1S.25: mixed. $174o9
1870: heavy, $17.45@18.40.
Cattle: Receipts, 1000; steady; es-
timated receipts tomorrow, 800.
Sheep: Receipts, 200; strong.
South St. Paul.
South st. Paul, Mimi, Aug. b.
Hogs: Receipts, 5000; ESQ 40c high
or; range, $1T.40@17.60; bulk, $17.25@
17.49.
Cattle: Receipts, 5000; killers. 100
15c lower; steers, $5.00@13.00; cows
and heifers, $4,000 $50; calves, $3.50
@1A50; stockers and feeders, $1,000
$50.
Sheep: Receipts. 600; steady; lambs,
$S.00@16.00; wethers, $4,000 1000;
ewes, $5.00@9.50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
FARGO KNIGHTS RAISING
QUOTA OF FIRST MILLION
Local Council Has Paid $1,000 As
sessment--Balance Being Raised
Among Church Membership.

Fargo council. knights of Column
bus, has paid its assessment Of ST.
4CO, and q special committee from
the council is collecting $500 from
among Fargo residents Of the Cath
Ollie faith, making $4,000 the coun-
ellis quota of the first sl,o00,000 Of a
SO, 100000 fund to be raised for the
physical. moral and spiritual welfaFa
of members Of the order and of the
church who have enlisted in the
United States land, sea and air
fcrces.
The fund win be used in the es-
Enlistment Of recreation stations
and the support of Catholic chapls.ns
which viii be assigned to the various
units.
There is no indication when the
call for the second $1,c00,ooo will be
made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
The Roll of Honor


I. J. Moe, mayor Of Valley City,
deserves a place on the roll of honor
in The Forums new Loyalty depart
ment for his telegram to The Forum
last evening. Il wish to commend
the people of Fargo for their
Americanism and their proficient
manner of handling pro-Kaiserism.
It's time the city governments of
the state assert their rights, saying,
Hands off. Governor Frazier, we will
say who can and cannot speak in our
city"
For a second member. j. Nc
Naughton Stevens of Towner is
nominated. Mr.. Stevens writes to
The Forum: Il wish to say how
much we enjoy the patriotic good
sense of The Forum" That SEN
tence Of encouragement shows where
one recruit for the loyalty Drive"
can be secured when needed.
Mayor Alex Stern also qualified
with his epigram: Let the Presi-
dent discuss peace"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
.HAXBY SERVICES ARE
VERY LARGELY ATTENDED
Rites at 0ethsemane Cathedral at
10 O'clock This Morning-lnter-
n1ent In Riverside.

Funeral services for r.. j. Haxby,
1345 Third avenue south, prominent
Fargo architect who died early Tues
day morning from heart failure, held
from Gethsemane cathedral at 10
O'Clock this morning, Rev. ]. S. Bray
field, Jamestown, officiating, were
very largely attended. The cathedral
was packed some time before the
hour of the services. The floral of
ferings were many and beautiful.
Interment was made in Riverside
cemetery, B. F. Wasem in charge.
The pail bearers were Judge w. H.
Barnett, A. B. Taylor, /. p. Clapp, D.
B. Holt, George Hancock and r. B.
Blakcmore,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
POPE BITTERLY
DISAPPOINTED
tBy Associated. Press

Rome, Aug. Silt is stated at the
vatican that Pope Benedict, on re-
ceiving President Wilson's reply to
his peace proposals, did not attempt
to conceal his bitter, disappointment
and that he regards the President
answer as leaving little room for fur
Their peace efforts at present.
Before President Wilson's reply was
read, the pope was reported TO have
signified his intention of issuing a
reply after receiving the answers of
all the belligerents pointing out
questions in regard to which all the
nations at war might be in agreement
and others concerning which 1t would
be necessary to hold discussion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
roc LArE FoR REAsoN.

Artemus Ward In 1868: 1t isn't
money we want. We want men and
we must have them. We must carry
a whirlwind of FIRE among the foe.
- We are ali in the same boat
--if the boat goes down, we go down
with her. Hence we must oil fight. 1t
amt no use to talk now about who
caused the war. That's played out.
The war is upon us-upon us all :
and we must all fight. We can't rea-
son the matter with the foe-only
with steel and lead. We must
save the union. And don't let us wait
to L, drafted Tho republic is oar
mother. For Gods sake, don't let us
sop to draw lots to see which OF US
shall SO to the rescue OF our mother.
Drive the assassins away from her
drive them into the seal
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
BENEFIT BALL May
net COMPANY $S1E
Stephen Birch, Fargo Contractor,
Presents Each Member of Com
pany With Package Of Cigarets.

The benefit ball given for the men,
bers of Company B, First Infantry
North Dakota National guard, at the
auditorium Tuesday evening, is ex-
pected to net 1913 or more
when an official counting has been
made.
Birch & Sons Construction Co, this
morning presented to every member
of the company a package Of
cigarets.
The commanding officer of the
company has issued orders that all
members wear sweater coats, and
that the sweaters, must be buttoned
at the top or not used at all.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
FLOUR PRICEWILL
BE S1O.75 TO Sill
Millers Doubt That Five
Cent Loaf Can Be
Produced
.fBy Assooiated Press. )

Minneapolis, Aug. S1.-Best grades
OF -four probably will sell from $10.75
to $11 a barrel as a result to fixing
1920 as the price of wheat, accord
ing to statements by local -four man
ufacturers today. They were unable,
however, to make definite estimats
because of lack of information as to
the governments requirements.
rancy patents are now quoted at
1925 q barrel.
Doubt was expressed that four
teen ounce loaf of bread could be
rroduced for five cents and still
permit profit both to manufacture
ers and bakers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
BURGLARS GOT
SUN OF S64l45

Burglars who late Friday night or
Nelson county, obtained $641,45 in
cash and checks, according to infor-
nation given to Sheriff A. NJ. Ross
Of Cass county this afternoon.
Checks and cash amounting to
$500 were taken from the Kloten
Mercantile company in which the
postoffice was located. Stamps,
amounting to $40, were taken from
the postoifice and Ss4 in cash. A list
of the stolen checks has been sup
piled the sheriff's Office of Cass coun-
ty
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31

And for a support of this dec
laration, with a firm reliance on
the protection of Divine Provi-
dence, we mutually pledge to
each other our lives. our fortunes
and our sacred honor."--Declar-
alton of independence.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
FIGHTING THE HUN IN
AMERICA.

The Hun, apparently, must be
fought in America as well as in
Europe.
The forces of Americanism in
the United States have been on
the defensive too long. They
have suffered insults to their
government and to their flag.
They have permitted itinerant
agitators of the most sinister
type to openly preach treason
and sedition. These agitators
have hidden behind the sacred
right of free speech and free
press, and from this shelter have
carried on their vicious cam
paign.
The time has come to take the
offensive against the Hun in
America, and to stamp out dis
loyalty wherever it shows its
head. Loyal citizens have been
browbeaten and intimidated too
long. Constitutional rights are
not a monopoly or even the
property of the disloyal. The
traitor has no constitutional
rights.
Throughout America these
Copperheads have tested pa
thence to the breaking point. and
there are signs that a new era
is at hand. The offensive has
begun.
Fargo has just escaped the
disgrace of playing the host
even though a most unwilling
one-to the organized forces of
sedition. 1t is a reflection on the
city's loyalty that it should even
have been considered for such a
mark of dishonor. It's not
enough to drive these German
agents from one city to another.
They should be informed until
after the war or shot for treason
if convicted after a fair trial.
The Forum has instituted a
new department known as its
Loyalty Department, to help in
augurate this new "drive". 1t
wants the help Of every red
blooded American within the
reach of its voice; every good
two-fisted fighter who has ideas
and ideals and is not afraid to
stand for them. In turn it
pledges its whole souled support
to any movement that has this
purpose in view.
Let President Wilson and the
American Congress consider
peace terms when the time
comes; the citizens path of duty
lies straight and broad before
him, and there can be no turn
ing back now. 1t is duty to
be undertaken by every true
citizen with reverence, with
GOODNESS and sanity, but with an
unfinching and absolutely un-
compromising aggressiveness.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31

That we here highly resolve that
the dead shall not have died in vain;
have a new birth of freedom, and
that government of the people, by
the people and for the people shall
not perish from the earth."-bincoIn
at GettYshurR.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31

I'm order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure do
mestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the gem
eral welfare and secure the bless
ings of liberty to ourselves and
posterity." Constitution of the
United States.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
The Editors Mail Bag

TO the Editor Of The Fargo Forum
II the state of North Dakota plant
ed trees on all section lines with 4
row of willows inside and outsid.
we would save all the snow that nov
blows down to Iowa and Illinois
This would not only be all the snow
which falls here in the state bu
also all the snow which blows dow
here from Canada, an ocean q
water, which would have hro-
welcome addition to the rain we had
this season. Also we would have
good sleighing in the winter. And
shade in the summer. Also less dust
storms With the help "a t.l- -.
try school and a small land tax
could be done anad Ii would ad
materially to the crops in a few year
from now. It is claimed also til
the trees draw rain.
DIR. r. NJ.
Devils Lake, N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-31
CRACAEN APPOINTED
STATE HUMANE OFFICER

Rev. 3. e. Mccracken OF Fargo
has been appointed deputy humane
)fficer for Fargo and this district.
The appointment was made by
Geo. B. Newcomb of Bismarck, state
humane officer