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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
BRIEFLY TOLD
Shop at Ricker's.-Advt.

| Shop at Rtcker's.-Advt.
Herbsts for hosiery.-Advt.
Have Knight Prtg. Co. print it (Ad.)
DR.. Basye. osteopath. Phone S337.
ADV.
H. A. Anderson, of Belheld, N. D.,
today.
! @. s. Haggerty, representing the
Firestone tires, spent Friday In Fargo
calling on the trade.
John w. Rock, of Hillsboro, is at
tending to business matters in Fargo
and vicinity this afternoon.
Bargains in wall paper can always
| be found at Westberg e. Jacobson's,
7S Fifth street north.-Advt
Painting. paperhanging and sign
work done on snort notice. Westberg
: & Jacobson. Phone 794.-Advt.
Miss Charlotte Lyngstad, of Bis
ernoon, arriving Friday afternoon.
H. J. wilkinson, of williston, is
spending the day in the gate city Wis
ittng trends and transactng business.
Peter Harmon and Jens 'Fleten, OF
| Adams, n. D., are registered guests IN
| Fargo this afternoon. Both arrived
! Friday evening.
Miss Della NJ. Larson, Of Ada, Mimi,
| was among the Norman county visit
ors from Minnesota who were visitors
| in Fargo Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. S. Thomson, Of
Valley City, are among the prominent
Barnes county people who are spend
ing the day in Fargo.
| w. B. Warner, of Wimbledon, one
of the prominent physicians OF
Barnes county, attended to business
matters in Fargo Friday.
e. l. Schulz, of Steele, who has
been spending a week or ten days in
Fargo, expects to return to his place
of business this evening.
Miss christella Mellum and Miss
Agnes Mellum, of Ulen, Mimi, are
among the visitors in Fargo today
from north Clay county.
Dewey Gertson, of Lidgerwood, n.
D., came in from the southeastern
| part of the state Friday and is spend
ing the day attending to business
| matters.
Miss Lucinda Clemens. teacher in
the public schools at Bismarck, and
who is spending her summer vacation
at Shoreham, was a visitor in Fargo
Friday.
Williams G. Owens and family, of
Williston. arrived in Fargo Friday
! and spent several hours visiting
friends and attending to business
matters.
:, F. z. MeCurdy, states attorney of
| Burleigh county came in from Bis
marck early this morning and is
| spending the day attending to busi-
ness matters.
Oscar Lundberg, prominent Wade
! ma, Mimi, jeweler, motored to Fargo
. Friday on business. He was accom-
/! panied by Mrs. Lundberg. Mr.. Lund-
berg was formerly with the Hagen
Newton Co. Here.
Fifty-one teachers wrote in the
quarterly teachers examinations at
! the Cass county courthouse Thursday
| and Friday, and there wasn't a man
| in the bunch, making the first time in
| the history of the county that men
have not taken the examination.
Justice Scott Ladd, of the Iowa SUI
preme court, who with his wife and
son is on an automobile tour through
the Dakotas and Minnesota, was In
Fargo Friday en- route to Bismarck,
spending the afternoon with Judge
| Charles A. Pollock, who was his
classmate in law school at Iowa City,
| Ia, years ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11

Legal staff Of Emergency Fleet Cor.
poration Show Sympathy.
(By Associated Press }

Washington, Aug. 1.-THE entire
legal staff of the emergency feet COR
poration has quit in q body because
of sympathy, it is said with Major
General George w. Goethals, whose
resignation as general manager OF
the corporation was accepted recent
ly by President Wilson.
On the staff are some Of the coun-
try's best known lawyers. They are
George Rublee, a former member OF
the Federal trade commission; Joseph
b. Cotton, George III. Savage ana
Charles p. Howland, of New York.
and Edward B. Burling, Of Chicago.
All except Mr.. Savage were serving
without pay.
The attorneys resigned several days
ago, but their action became known
only today. Off1cials of the feet cor
poration admitted they had left, but
refused to offer an explanation. It
was learned that the lawyers felt that
Real Admiral Capps, now general
manager. should be left free to
choose his own associates. The staff
has held since General Goethals left,
it is understood, only because its
members desired to give the new
management all the information they
could concerning legal questions con-
sidered by the old organization.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
TEN NUMBERS ON PARK
BAND CONCERT SUNDAY
Program Announced BY Director
Today Promises TO Be One of the
Best Of the Season.

Ten big numbers are on the pro-
gram for the band concert by the
Fargo Municipal band in island
park beginning at O'Clock Sunday
afternoon, and announced by Prof
II. M. Rudd, director, today. The
program promises to be one OF the
best Of the season.
The program:
March-Gethsemane Commandery
........... James M. Fulton
Fantasia for Clarinet .......
........'...'..... T. H. Robinson
Solo by Elbie Hansen.
Grand Selection from Tannhauser
.''. '''''.. wagner
Patrol-The Blue and Grey. .Dalbey
overture-Pique Dame ...... Suppe
I.--Danse Orientale &C. Lubomirsk =
u.-Cortege du Sardar .........
'................ G. Lubomirsky
Selection from Opera Wang .....
''..''. ........ >. w, Morse
Humoresque on Comm Through
the Rye ................ Bellstedt
One Step-From Here to Shang-
nal '''.''.. .........,..,. Berlin
Star Spangled Banner.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11

in Casey township, Ransom county.
The thieves operated in o manner
similar to that at Davenport, Fingal
and GIyndon, using an auto trailer
to convey the metal away. Sheriffs
are of the opinion that the thieves
and some foundry are working in
accord.
The bell taken from the Norwegian
Lutheran church in Casey township,
was an expensive one, being compos-
ed OF silver and brass. was made in
New York and had the name OF Rev.
+. X. X. Gaustad. pastor OF the
church, engraved on the inside, also
Norwegian verse.
According to notices received In
Fargo the Norwegian Lutheran con-
gregation offers a reward Of 500 for
the capture Of the guilty ones.
During the summer approximately
SIS, 900 has been made by the thieves
in loots from beifries. The bells TAX
en- average about 1900 pounds in
weight,
Bell metal is valued at about 90
and IS cents a pound, 1t Is said.
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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
PERU MAY Be NEXT TO
BREAK RELATIONS
Failure of German Foreign Office 10
PIacats Republic Leaves IL Nc
Alternative
fRy Associated Press.l

Washington, Aug. 11.-Failure OF
the German foreign office to placate
Peru, has forced that country into a
position where some officials of the
state department believe it can do
nothing less than break relations with
the imperial government.
Manuel De Freyre Santander, the
Peruvian Charge daffaires, today was
informed by his government that Peru
would not accept the new German
proposal to submit the case of the
Peruvian bark, Lorton, to a prize
court. Unofficial advices yesterday
said the Peruvian senate had endors-
ed President Wilson's stand in the
war and a break in relations now is
expected by many officials to follow
shortly.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
BELL THIEVES
DIRECT WORK In
RANSOM COUNTY
Belfry in Norwegian Luth-
eran Church in Casey
Township Latest

After footing church beIfries in
Clay county, MINI, cass, Richland
and Barnes county in North Dakota,
pell thieves have now directed their
work to Ransom county.
Reports reaching Fargo oficers
this afternoon tell of a bell, weigh
ing 1000 pounds being taken from
The belfry Of the Norwegian Luther
an church near the Berguson place
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
GAINESVILLE DOCTOR
TRANSFERRED TO LISBON


Lisbon, N. D., Aug. 11.-Dr. G. HI.
Patterson of Barnesville, Mimi, who
few weeks ago passed the medical
examination and received a commits
sion as first lieutenant in the medi-
cal reserve corps of Minnesota, has
asked permission to be transferred
to the field hospital corps at Lisbon,
his request being granted by the war
department. DR.. Patterson arrived
here the first of the week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
Peter Victim of 5isbss, Has Leg and
Arm Broken In Collision.

Bisbee, N. D., Aug. 11.-Peter We'll
tin had his left leg broken in two
places below the knee and his left
arm below the shoulder when the car
which he was driving collided with a
motorcycle on the Mylo road half a
mile west of here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
CAR TIPS OVER
Alice Nelson, Daughter Of Thor Mel
son OF Binford, Breaks Arm.

Binford, N. D., Aug. 11.--Alice Nell
son, B-year-old daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Thor Nelson Of this place, had
her arm broken, when the automo-
bile owned by the family tipped
over. The little girl was taken to the
hospital az MeVIlle.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
PUTNAM INSTRUCTING
Two BANDS AT HARVEY
Fargo 5andmaster at Agricultural
College Leaves With Son For
"City of Bands"

DR.. c. S. Putnam, for twelve years
instructor in music and bandmaster
at the North Dakota Agricultural
college, has left for Harvey, n. D.,
to take charge OF the reOrganized
city band and also the boys band.
The bandmaster was accompanied
by his son, Raymond, a student at
the agricultural college high school
and who has been given a job at
Harvey for the balance of the sum-
mer, through the efforts OF the COM
mercial club of that city in order
that Harvey might have his talent.
DR.. Putnam will return to the agri-
cultural college this coming fall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
NEW FIELDS FoR PASTURES.

Tower City, N. D., Aug. l1.-Rev.
Father Simon, who has been pastor
OF the Holy Trinity Catholic church
near FingaI for several years. has
been transferred to Oriska. He
succeeds Rev. Father J.. Greiner OF
Nokoma. Rev. Father Simon replaces
Rev. Father Higgins. who has been
placed i'm charge Of st. Mary's
church, Grand Forks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
HANSON RETURNS
Manager Of Aakers Business Col
laue Back on the Job.

Prof. o. ]. Hanson, manager Of
Aaker's Business college, who was
forced to give up his work last
spring because of illness. taking an
extended vacation, has returned 10
Fargo. and Ia again on the job.
Prof. Hanson predicts large at
tendance at the college this winter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
ELECTED CASHIER
A. J. Grace Succeeds J. n. Huseby to
Office in RosegIen State Bank.

Ryder, n. D., Aug. IL. A. J..
Grace has been elected cashier of the
Roseglen State bank, succeeding j.
Fl. Huseby, who resigned in order to
enlist in the United States army.
Announcement of the change was
made here this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
RED CROSS RECEIPTS
Contributions TotaIIing $2,o3e Are
Made to Red Gross Chapter.

cooperstown, N. D., Aug. IL. =
Receipts by the Griggs county chap
ter of the Red Cross now amount to
$3,6s2.01 without counting contribu-
tions said to have been made at
Jessie. Sutton, Walum and many
rural townships. The village OF
Cooperstown donated S2.039.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
STRIKE AT MADRID
Spanish Government Trying 20 Main
tain Railroad Service.
CBy Associated Press.

Madrid. Aug. 11.-After negotiations
covering a long period, between the
railroad employers and employees. the
men last night broke of relations
with the companies. A strike of the
men Is expected TO begin at o'clock
tonight. The government is taxing
all measure to maintain traffic.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
TO OPEN MONDAY
Tower City CO. Operative Creamery
Association is Ready For Eusi-

Tower City. N. D., Aug. II. - The
opening Of the Tower City Co-opera-
tice creamery will be an event here
next Monday when the first churn-
ing will be made. Commencing to-
night the stores Of this city will dis
continue the practice of purchasing
cream.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
Former Mayor Of
Kuhn Kills Self;
Ill Health Cause

Kuhn, NJ. d. Aug. f1.-Fred
kempf, Al, mayor of Kuhn until
a month ago, resident here IS
years, shot and killed himself,
dependency caused III health
promoting the self
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11

No end of misery and actual suf-
fertng is caused by disorders of the
stomach and liver, and may be avoid
ed by the use of Chamberlain's Tab
lets. Give them a trial. They only
cost q quarter.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11

enty farmers az q mass meeting held
here adopted a wage scale Whien
calls for So per day for shockera and
t3.50 for thresharR. LaboFera who d.
mand more win be given seant at
tention in Griggs county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11
no CARE FoR pEPENpENrs.
6'Nai Birth lodges In Northwest to
Raise Big Relief Fund.

B'Nai Birth lodges In the north
west will raise a big fund for the
care of dependents of members who
enlist in government service, ac-
cording to word received in Fargo
Friday, and Edward Menkin, Chica- .
go attorney, chairman of the north
west district, will arrive in Fargo in
a few days to canvass the situation.
All members of the order in the
service have been exempted from
dues for the duration of the war
and for three months after peace has
been declared.
r. o,,i.I, F9o.,,it. re SFshn r.n~.,-.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-08-11

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The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
JURY AWARDS
 BIG DAMAGES

Seattle, Jan. 23-In the case of Olivia D. Larson, who is suing Robert McNIillan, a wealthy miner of the Fairbanks district, Alaska, on the grounds of having married her in Iditarod when he already had a wife living in Canada, Judge Mcintosh stated as his opinion, in passing upon a motion by the plaintiffs council for direct yer die, that he doubted whether the plairtift could recover damages un- der the statutes of Alaska
 The case went to the jury just be- fore time for taking 8 recess yester- day afternoon, and this morning a verdict was returned, awarding the plaintiff damages in the sum of $35, 1000. The suit was brought for $5O,OOO damages.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23

The plan to definitely organze the Tuesday Club as permanent feature of Skagway Is most com mendahle. Last summer a group e mixers" were taking lunch on the embankment by Upper Lake Dewey 4OOO feet above sea level, when it was proposed they form themselves into a club to be known by the above name ,and systematic effort be made TO visit the places of interest contiguous to Skagway. Dur ing the short remainder of the season, these, and others interest ed, had a number of interesting out iugs including breakfasts and sup uers at "Liarsville,' Seeman's Grove, the old Sixteenth Street Bridge, Icy Lake, Lower Lake Dew ey, Black Lake, Burro Creek, climb ed Denver Glacier, and reached the peak oS A. B. Mountain, all of which outings were held on Tuesday
 Those familiar with the Southern Coast of Alaska and the environs of Skagway are quite agreed this place affords most unusual opportunities for outings, whether easy or Strenu- ous; the trip to Icy Lake or Lower Dewey may be accomplished by the most "citified'' accustomed tG cemen+ pavements, while the all- day trin 10 Mt Dewey or Denver Glacier is sufficient for the most strenuous. Between these ex- tremes, nature endeaVorB to show her varied beauties, from the
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
GOLO FROM
 THE INFERIOR

He was only small man in ph! gique but with the aid of bunch of g Kuskokwim huskies he brought $3O,OOO in gold dust to An chorage from his property on Bear creek at the mouth of the Kuskok- vim. Dan Brice arrived in the city Sunday and put up at the White Housc during his stay in Anchor age. MT. Brice came by the way of Bethel. McGrath and the Iditarod trail He naturally was ultra en- thusiastic over his part of Alaska and says the district is merely in its infancy and the next season will see marked developments. He left this morning for Seward where he will take the first steamer for the outside. MT. Brice expects to spend most of his time in San Francisco and will return to his property at the opening of river navigation with a shipment of mining machin- ery.-AnchOrage Times.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23

Juneau, Jan. 2S-The canVassing board resumed it's labors this morn ing with all members present, and tho work of accounting the ballots and checking the returns have pro gressed rapidly.
 Iu the third division the offical count gives Sulzer 1908, and Wick sham 1882.
 This gives Wickersham a plural ity of 274 votes.
 In this division Fidalgo, Granby, Granite, Landlock and LaTouche is passed by and Bristol Bay precincts are still missing.
 h the Second Division, the offi- cial count with Marshall, Willow Creek, and Unalakleet still missing, and Utica passed by the board, Sul- ger had 594 and Wiokersham 7S8. This gives Wickersham a plurality of 194.
 The official count in the First Division gives sulzer 8 plurality Of 4S9.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
SKAGWAY TUESDAY HIKE CLUB
 ID PERMANENTLY ORGANIZE

wild hYacinth of the lowlands to the ankle-deep Mountain Heather of the higher elevations; from the glac al silt of the river to the glac- ial boulder balanced on the dizzy cliff; and from the quiet and rest ful view by one of the lower lakes to the inspiring scene from a mountain pinnacle.
 T. is weird to approach Denver Glacier. The three-mile jaunt through the woods prepares one somewhat for the rugged object, though a strange sensation comes over one, when, for the first time, he approaches this cold giant. As he goes closer, the ice looms high CT and higher, towering above him as if 8 gigantic pillow of the sea about 70 break; and, as he climbs oyer the laternal moraine to stand upon the icy plain, he becomes en- tranceG at the view of the wonder fu pearIy-white pinncles towering more than hundred feet into space, the whole apparently poured out of a clear sky by an invisible hand ust around the mountain peak to the left. One feels helpless, overwhelmed, as he gazes.
 Bu4 the trip of the season is to the summit of A. B. Mountain; it is worth. crossing the continent to take. Beginning at the lowland trail, flowers of many kinds bloom
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
HUGHES BACK AT
 JAW PRACTICE

New York Jan. 23-Elihu Root, ex-Secretary of State, who since his retirement to private life has re- sumed his practice of law, in wei coming Judge Hughes back to the New York bar today said, T am glad that he is here with us once more, but l wish that he were some where else"
 In making reply to this sally Judge Hughes said, While I was sorry to leave the bench, still l felt it was my duty to my party, and now I seek no sympathy. l shall take my stand with the rest, and taI, my chances with the rest" "
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
ALLIES
 AGAIN DRIVE

Berlin, Jan. 2S-The Germanic Al lies are again making a drive to- wards the Russian border directing their armies at the Russian defens- es along the northern boundary of Dobrudia.
 Dobrudia is separated from Rus sia along this line by the Danube, and the Russian territory is cut uU with Iowlands and many lakes, winch makes a campaign in that district one which will bring about much suffering to the invading army, and the question of supplies Is one that requires the greatest study.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
Continued on page 9

MT. Tony Dortero, chairman of the Christmas tree celebration takes this means of notifying all those persons who so generously donated towards the fund that the subscrip- ton list is still in his hands, and all who have not already paid to him the amount that they sub scribed may still do so at his store. The committee counted on all mon7 eys subscribed and now finds it will need the balance in order to settle all bills.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
ELECTION RESULT HANGS IN
 BALLOTS FROM BRISTOL BAY

The Oeering precinct giving Wick arshau plurality of four votes was protested by the Democrats, but has been counted in these re- turns.
 In the Fourth Division, unofficial returns, Sulzer has a plurality of seven.
 Giving Wickersham the pluralities of the Second and Third Divisions would give him a total of 46S, and taking the pluralities from the First and Fourth for Sulzer as above given would make him have plurality of 496 in these two divi- sions, CT q grand lead of 2S votes.
 Any precinct is subject to chal- lenge before final certification by the Canvassing Board is made.
 The returns from the Bristol Bay precincts may make difference dn the final count, and these re- turns had been at Valdez for some time past on Jan. 10, and should be in Juneau on the first boat ar irving there from the westward.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
LEAK PROBERS
 AGAIN ACTIVE

Washington, Jan. 23-The News Leak investigation will be resumed today in an effort to get at Che facts as put forth in the charges made ty Thomas W. Lawson. In order t3 bring out testimony rela- tive to the part that the stock mar ket had in the affair, President Noble, of the New York stock eX- change has been summoned and he will appear as a witness today.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
COUNTERFEIT COINS
 CIRCULATING ANCHORAGE

Adyices received today from De putty Marshal A. F. Hoffman at An chorage to United States Marshal R E. Brenneman announce that large quantities of various counter felt silver coins are in circulation at that place. The commercials have made their appearance within the pas+ two weeks, and consist of sil- yer dollars, halves and quarters. - Valdez Prospector.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
WEEK BEFORE DEATH
 SAM BLUM SENDS
 FRIENDLY CABLE

Jus a wee'- before his sudden death Sam Blum sent the follow ing optimistic telegram which in part shows the spirit of friendli- ness to his neighbors that was so apparent at all times.
 Telegram sent by John Meals received. This is certainly tough lurk, and I feel very badly, not alone for ourselves, but for the people of the town for their suffer- ing and loss. I sincerely hope no one was injured and that there is no suffering. Am shipping general stock of groceries and provisions on the steamer Marir osa leaving to- night.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
SOON
 ID START HOMt

Washington, Jan. 23-Following the order issued by the War De DartmenG, upon recommendation of Gen. Funston, the outpOsts of Gen Pershing's forces have been brought in to the main army. The action of the War Department had the ap- proval of President Wilson.
 It is intimated today that as soon as the outposts have arrived, the main body of troops will begin its movement towards the border.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23

Washington Jan. 2S-Senator Benjamin R. Tillmau, of South car clina was very much impressed by President Wilson's action in ad- dressing the United States senate yesterday on the war situation. In sDeaking of the Presidents speech Senator Tillman said: 'I look upon President Wilson's address to the senate as the most startling and uobles. u+terance that has fallen from human lips since the Declara- lion cT Independence"
 Senator Albert B. Cummins, of Iowa this morning submitted g
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23

San Francisco, Jan. 23 - Franz BoUy consul general, E. H. von Schack, vice consul general, Charles c. Crowley, consulate de- tectiYe, and Won Brincken, who were found guilty of conspiracy in destroying munitions of war and war supplies at various Pacific coast ports by the Federal Grand Jury on January 10th, were today sentenced.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
.BONE DRY BILL
 PROGRESSING

Olympia, Jan. 22-The Bone Dry bill was reported out by the Pub lie Morals committee of the lower house Of the State Legislature this morning with the recommendation that 1t have the support of the members and that it pass. It at once came up for final passage at Thursdays session.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-01-23
WILSON'S WORLD PEACE POLICY
 WILL HAVE SENATE'S ATTENTION

resolution in the senate providing for full discussion of President Wilson's worlds peace policy. The resolution provides that beginning Monday, January 29th, the entire senate would devote it's entire time to the consideration of the Pres- dents peace policy ,and that such consideration would continue until such a time as each and every mem- Der of the United states senate had spoken on the subject.
 The resolution as introduced by Senator Cummins will be acted up on tomorrow.