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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
URGED TO SERVE
AS CHAPLAINS.
Lutheran Pastors. Asked to
y. Enlist-Districts Elect
h Their Officers

St PAM June 13.-Pastors of the
new Norwegian Lutheran Church of
America were urged late yesterday by
the Rev. H r. Gold of Philadelphia,
speaking before the convention Of the
new an7algamated church body in st.
Paul, to do their bit" for America by
rendering their, services as army chap
lains.
DIR. Gold told the convention the
United States army is Sorely in need
of chaplains, and that it is the duty
Of pastors to respond promptly.
The establishment of an English
speaking association within the church
body will 'be authorized by the con-
INVENTION in acc Guidance with recon-
for that purpose
The mooted questions of high" and
Glow" church ceremonies which was
one of the causes of the separation of
the Norwegian Lutheran church, was
settled today when the convention of
the new Norwegian Lutheran Church
of America the united body, decided
that presidents of various districts
should conform to local customs as to
ceremonies and veStments when off,
chatting at services. The decision was
made in the unanimous passage of a
resolution introduced by Prof. J. N.
Kildahl. d. D.
On1ceFS Etecfeus
The following officers were elected
for the Dakota districts:
South Dakota district-President,,
Right Rev. G. o. Paulsrud, Roland
Iowa (wilI remove to South Dakota)
vice president, Rev. N. Boo Baltic;
secretary; Rev. Sander Tollefson,
Aberdeen; member of the national
church council, Thorvold Ditmanson.
North Dakota district-President
Right Rev. I. d. Ylvisaker, Mayville;
vice president Rev. A. J.. Hulteng,
Grand Forks: secretary, Rev. T. e.
Sweger, Cooperstown; member of the
national church council, Ole Tvedton,
Buxton.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Plan TO MAKE
Home DEFENSE
LEAGUE FACTOR
Big Open Meeting for Re
ception of Suggestions
Saturday Evening

Suggestions and counsel that will
assist in making the Fargo Home De-
tense league real factor for the pa
triotic unincatlon or the entire com
munity, and in enrolling Fargos citi-
xenshfp for service to- the city, the state
and the government will be gratefully
received and considered at a big open
meeting for all who have signed en-
rolImerlt cards, or subscribed to the
fund OF the patriotic bureau in the
Fargo auditorium at $3.50 o'clock Sat-
urday evening.
Addresses outlining the general pur-
pose of the league, and objects of the
several committees are on the program.
Judge N. C. Young will speak on the
new duties of citizenship.
The program:
League, J. p. Hardy, chairman.
Announcement of Committees, w. G.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
BOOSTS SUBSCRIPTION
Steel Corporation Takes Another
s2s.oOooOo Of Liberty Bonds.

New York, June 1S-In addition to
subscribing s26.oOo.00O more to the
Liberty loan bonds, which brings the
total subscription up to $4,000, 900,
the United States Steel corporation
yesterday declared an extra dividend
of i per cent ON the common stock to
enable stockholders to contribute to
the S100,000s000 Red Cross fund for
army purposes. If all common stock
holders contribute their one per cent
dividend, the Red Cross will realize
about $5.500.000.
The dividend action was taken, it
was explained by Chairman Gary, at
the request OF many stockholders He
said, however, that "the disposition OF
the dividend win be left entirely with
the stockholders"
Chairman Gary announced that a
still further subscription to the Lib
erty loan might be made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
SHRUTH & JACKSON GET
Big SEWER CONTRACT
South Side Project Is Awarded to Far
go Flrm-Wil Call for Bids on
North Terrace Sewer.

Schruth & jackson, Fargo contract
ors, were awarded the contract for the
laying of sewer on Fifth, sixth ana
Seventh streets south, between Elev-
enth and Thirteenth avenues, the bids
being presented to the city commission
at its regular session this morning. the
contract price was $15.195. The esti-
mated cost was $4,000.
The city auditor was authorized to
call for sealed bids for laying OF q
sewer on North Terrace. between Bluff
and Oak streets.
Asks POOIrOOm License.
The application Of II. A. Juno, Els
Front street, for a poolrom license was
received, and referred to the police
commissioners for investigation.
An employment agency license was
ordered issued to Johnson Bros.s 424
Front street.
Call for Coal Bids.
City Aud. A. r. Watkins was author
lied to ask for bids on $500 tons of
coal screenings, and 500 tons of Poca-
hontas coal for immediate delivery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Chief Arrests
City Employe
For Speeding

Chief of Police Dahlgren does
not stop to consider neighbors
when he makes an arrest.
Robert Pierson, assistant city
engineer, who works in the city
building, was arrested by the chief
at 7:05 o'clock Tuesday evening for
speeding.
Pierson pleaded not guilty when
arraigned before Police Magistrate
Roberts this morning. His case was
set for 3 o'clock this afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
TO name DUNHAN MILK
and NEAT INSPECTOR
Health Commissions Empowered to
Make Appointment-Will Succeed
Dr.. ]. 3. James, Resigned.

DR.. J. w. Durham, 412 Ninth avenue
south, will be manned milk and meat
inspector to succeed DR.. j. B. James,
whose resignation took effect April is,
the city commission this morning en-
towering Health Commissioners j. j..
Jordan to make the appointment. The
salary will be $133.33 per month.
There has been no milk and meat
inspector since the resignation Of DR..
James.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
TDo Americans Hold TUenty-f iue
Me1icdnS in Check; Three Enough
To Put the Raiders to FliQht
IRy Associated presnA

the troopers said he saw a man drop
from his saddle but nobody could be
found. The soldiers who held the ford
were Privates Blake and bearing, c
troop Eighth cavalry. Corporal Nc
Daded reinforced them.
Troops were sent from FL Paso and
Fort Bliss but the Mexicans did not
return. They are believed to be a gang
OF outlaws who have their rendezvous
at San Lorenzo opposite Yseleta.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
BIG ATTENDANCE
Every Portion Of Fargo District Rep
% resented at Lisbon Rally.

Lisbon, N. D., June 13-Delegates
from every portion of the Fargo dis.
trict are in attendance at the rally
of the Methodist Episcopal church
here. Efficiency and inspiration in the
Epworth league, sunday school and
home and foreign mission work is the
keynote. Addresses Tuesday and to-
day have been Of high order DR..
James Anderson, Fargo, district super
is presiding.
Election OF officers will take place
at a business meeting Thursday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
ASK AMENDMENT TO
SIDEWALK ORDINANCE
Fruit Dealers and confeetionsrs Want
Right to Sell in Front of Stores
Mot LEGAL, Says Shure.

Attorney Harry Lashkowitz, repre-
senting a number Of Fargo retail fruit
dealers and confectioners, appeared
before the city commission this morn
ing asking that the present ordinance
prohibiting the sale Of commodities on
the sidewalks in front of stores, par
ticularly as relates to popcorn stands,
be amended. The matter was laid over
to the next meeting.
City Attorney w. H. Shure, during
the lengthy discussion on the request,
pointed out that any obstruction of the
sidewalks was in violation of the state
law regardless of city ordinance, or
special permission.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Green, secretary.
The Nnoaccifxr

Green, secretary.
The Necessity for Enrolment y. r.
Frame, chairman.
Proposed Relief Activities, w. =.
Porterfield, chairman.
Community Patriotism and PUBLICITY
Pierre Clemens, chairman.
Industrial Labor Development john
Hogan chairman.
The Duties of the Home Guard, v. f.
Information on New Duties OF Citi-
zenship, N. G. Young.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
Flour Takes
Another Leap
OF Twenty Cents

Flour advanced another 20 cents
this morning, making a Accent
rise within the last two days. Flour
was retailing at $s.15 hundred on
the market this morning, compared
with $7.95 Tuesday morning. No
increase in the price per loaf of
bread was announced by any or
fha dealers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
State Registered
65,OO7 Young Men

listed In federal service and probably
a thousand more national guardsmen
have taken the federal oath, exempt
ing them from registration. There are
57,0Ss citizens and friendly aliens; sS
negroes; 1925 aliens; 615 alien enc
mics. Exemptions are cited by $500
citizens and friendly aliens. and 27,190
note none.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
JAMESTOWN, IS
G. A. R. CHOICE
Continued from page s.

Continued from page 3D.
things as did the Civil war copper
heads" said the speaker.
Instead of getting behind the men
who are being sent to France, to fight
American battles the speaker said
many men were holding back, and at
tempting to interfere with the govern
ment in the successful and thorough
prosecution of the war.
Mr.. Callahan's remarks were
enthusiastically received, the veterans
and their wives showing their thorough
appreciation Of his announcement Of
unpatriotic citizens.
Mr.. Hanna made a patriotic address,
dealing with the. Liberty Loan bond
issue.
Casselton Is a royal host to the visi-
tors. Meals and entertainment are
free to the visitors, and they so
thoroughly appreciated the city's hos
pitality that they have voted 500 for
the city entertainment committee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
HEART FAILURE
w. C. Price, 70, Dies at Home of His
Daughter in DilWorth.

w. C. Price, rs, died Tuesday night
at the home of his daughter. Mrs. A.
Klingensmith, Dilworth, Mimi, fol-
lowing a sudden attack Of heart fail
ure. He had been making his home
with Mrs. Klingensmith. Funeral ar
rangements are in charge Of B. F.
Wasem, Fargo.
Mr.. Price was also the father of Mrs.
Charles Bland, Wellington apart
ments, Fargo. One other daughter,
and two sons survive.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
PATTERSON DIES
Of auto INJURIES
Well Known Western North
Dakota Editor Victim
of Car Accident

Minot, N. D.. June 13.-John S. Pat
terson, 20, publisher of The Stanley
Promoter and owner OF The Rose VAL
ley News and Sanish Pilot, died in a
local hospital this morning from a rup-
tured stomach and other injuries suf-
fered in an automobile accident near
Ross, N. D., Saturday. The mother,
the widow and four small children
survive. 80
Funeral services will be at Ross
Saturday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Yseleta, Texas, June 1.-TWO Am
erican cavalrymen held the ford last
night against twenty-five mounted
Mexicans who attempted to raid
Yseleta, driving them back into Mexico
ance.
The Mexicans charged across the
Rio Grande and opened fire on the two
patrols who dismounted, found cover
and drove the Mexicans back. One of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
PARIS DELIGHTED
News Of Settlement of Greek Problem
Causes Lively satisfaction.
(By Associated Press.l

Paris, June 1.-THE vigor with
which French Senator Jonnart, on his
special mission to Athens for the en-
tente, has begun the difficult task OF
settling the Greek problems, has
caused the liveliest satisfaction here.
Before he sailed several days ago
Senator Jonnart was told to act as he
deemed best.
Senator Jonnart's high character
and ability lead the French to expect
rapid action but that he should have
SO easily relieved the chief stumbling
block Of the entente In the Levant
came as the most agreeable surprise.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
AK DRIVER ARREsTEp

Fred Hanson, Fargo taxi driver.
forfeited one dollar by his failure to
appear in police court this morning.
Hanson was arrested by the police on
Tuesday evening. Driving car with
out the rear light was the charge book
ed against him at the station.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Bismarck, N. D., June 13.-(Special
to The Forum.)-North Dakota's reg
istration total, completed by reports
from Stark county, went seven names
over Adjutant General Tharalson's
final estimate of $4,000, but fell 10000
short of the federal census estimate.
The discrepancy is accounted for in
part by the fact that 1000 men en-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
CLAY COUNTY IS BEST.

Nothing Better An Five States Visited
by Former StocIxwOod Farmer.
ST have been in five states since
left Minnesota. but haven't seen any
thing that looks as good to me as old
Clay county" said August Keipe today.
About a year ago, Mr.. Keipe sold his
farm near Stockwood and moved to
Green Lake, Wis. He is now looking
for Clay county farm and expects to
return here to make his home.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
From WiIIianaa County.

Edgar G. Stratton, pIaintin and re-
spondent. VS.. N. 7. Rosenquist, defend
ant and appellant
Syllabus: The defendant made an
alternative motion for judgment not
withstanding the verdict or for new
trial. The trial court made its order
denying the first request and granting
a new trial The defendant appealed
from the whole order Held, that the
order is not appealable.
From an order OF the district court
of Williams county; Flax, ].
Defendant appeals.
Dismissed.
Opinion of the court by Christian
son, J.
Robinsons u, sconcnrrina specially.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13
MINOT IS PUTTING
FORTH Big EFFORT.
Continued from page So
Grand Forks Making Final Drive

Grand Forks Making Final Drive.
Grand Forks, N. D., June ia final
drive for the sale of Liberty Loan
bonds is being prosecuted in Grand
Forks today and Thursday, with the
expectation that the city's total in-
dividual purchases of bonds will reach
the $4,000 mark.
Already over LOO individuals in the
city have purchased bonds, and the
committee has high hopes OF increas-
ing the number by two or three hum
bred.
Boy Scouts Work In Bismarck.
Bismarck, N. D., June 13.-Bismarck
boy scouts who on Monday entered
upon a four days house to house cam
vass for the sale of Liberty loan bonds
are reporting success. Have you
bought a bond?'' is the, universal
greeting in the capital city this week.
Bismarck is only few thousand dol
lars short of it's quota, and the young
sters are determined that the capital
city shall toe the mark. Baby bonds"
are being sold to those who prefer
this arrangement on an installment
basis, the purchaser paying 81 down;
SO on June %; $40 July 80; SIS Aug
ust is, and SIS August 80. Interest
at the rate of 3h per cent will be
paid from June Is, the date of the
Liberty loan issue. Every boy scout
troop in the, city is engaged in the
campaign, and not a single family is
being overlooked.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-06-13

Peter johnson, convicted in the Cass
county court on the charge Of selling
intoxicating liquors. had not been sem
fenced up to a late hour this afternoon.
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For Quick Results Use The Fargo
Forum Wants
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Victoria falls of the ZamDesi river in
Africa would provide 35,000.000 horse
power, or more power than comes from
all the Coal and oil used in the world.
Tan-bark Is now used IN the manu-
facture of asphalt shingles. The value
OF the bark has increased from go cents
to $3.50 q ton.
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7S Robinson. u eoncurrins specially,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
Big Giycerin Explosion

During the noon hour Saturday an
other Of those explosions, which hay-
become familiar to the dwellers In toe
oil field. occurred and everyone won
derod who had met sudden death so
familiar has become the sound OF an
explosion and usually 1t is accompa
MED by n report of the loss of human,
life
This time 1t was the Independen,
Torpedo company plant, located five
miles southeast of Tulsa on the west
bank of the Arkansas river. where are
also located the plants of the Central
and the Eastern Torpedo companies.
No one was injured but two men,
II. w. Singleton and Harry Magee,
had narrow escapes when the mixture
of acid and swee glycerin began to
crackle. The noise gave warning of
an approaching explosion and both
made quick getaway.
The loss is in the neighborhood of
$4,000 as 1000 quarts of glycerin were
lost, together with the buildings
which, however, are not of an expen-
sive character.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23

Friday night, II was recalled by many
present what the governor had said
and how badly his hearers had been
imposed upon by the lavish appropria-
tiOn OF more than SIS, 900, 900, most OF
which was oil mems money.
1t may be that the new organiza-
tion will he able to stop any attempt
TO reappropriate the t3.00O.000 road
fund. and II so. Will meet the COM
mendation OF the oil fraternity and
the everlasting thanks OF honest men
desiring to invest money in oklahoma.
The new organization was voted into
existence unanimously and will doubt
less have the united support Of the oil
producers Just ns the refiners are
united Ia supporting the Organization.
which has done so much of late for
the good OF the refining industry anu
the business IN general through the
efforts of MI Welsh, secretary OF tlu
Western Petroleum Refiners asso-
citation.
4 committee of 10 is to be selected
and it is 10 be hoped that there may
DE no friction In the selection OF saiIio
as IA divided organization Is worse
than none at all and may time del
egnt!ons have left for Washington
which failed TO stick together until
the train had passed the city limits.
As business proposition it would
look as though the bunch had better
stick pretty close to the leader OF the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
Injunction Suit Started

Governor williams has instituted n
suit to prevent the majority mem
bers OF the state school-land commits
sion from advertising or selling the
Marland school leases which contained
"A preference clause and has asked for
an Injunction that will prevent further
action.
Mr. Marland has assigned many OF
his leases TO innocent purchasers anu
some of them are very valuable, hav-
ing been developed by operators VINO
took no second thought as to the vdid-
ity OF the preference clause in the
leases when assigned
1nasmuch AS the attorney general
has held IL unconstitutional To dispose
OF lease having this clause, 1t Is now
thought that any contract whatever
which the state may enter into with
an oil man or concern is likely 20 ~.
held likewise I'm this state,
II would seem as though for once
the governor would consider IL his
duty to live up TO the covenants Of
his state However. II the suit is una
voidable. the quicker it gets into the
higher courts the better.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
The Use OF Suction pumps

OH producers in the IIealdtoh field
have been up in arms of late because
the Carter oil company installed Il
set OF suction pumps ON It's leases in
that field. Application for restrain
ing order was filed 5y the oil pro-
ducers with the corporation commIs-
sion and the Carter company imme-
diately withdrew the offcnsve pumps
The fact of the natter IS. these
pumps have not been II uniform sue
cess in oklahoma by lnY means. In
many instances they have proved n
failure ana only "A bill Of expense as
they almost invariably require the
employment of an extra gang clean.
inl 1Gt wells
This would likely happen in the
IIealdton field where :he sand is soft
and loose.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
OIiI ma 'k
NeU oil OrgaHizatiOn

when George II. Black had COM
pleted "A statement to the numerous
oil men gathered I'm the Chamber -.
Commerce rooms Friday night, lie left
no chance for an argument, so strong
was his arraignment of the political
bunch at oklahoma city and the de-
sire OF said politicians TO get their
fingers on the three milion-ound
road fund now In the treasury OF the
state of oklahoma,
1t was George T.. Black who pre-
sided at the meeting of the city club
last fall IN Tulsa when Governor VIII
liams announced that he had arranged
a legislative program along economi-
cal lines and had prepared a budget
that would result in saving to the
people OF oklahoma. and the crowd
believed him.
When Mr. Black made his speech
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23

In the Leonard district Davis,
Younger. Meyer and Dunlop have
two good wells in 25-17-14 on the
river bed. Nos. and are shot and
are making 200 and 500 barrels re-
spectively of "A very fine oil. Oper-
ations on this lease have been him
dered severely by high water. bob"
Dunlop, formerly state treasurer. one
OF the owners. was recently discov-
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
A FINE We'll.

Tho Sinclair oil & Gas Co. NO. 3
on the Belveal farm in the northeast
corner of the southwest of the north
east of 24-22 4w is the best well com
pleted In that field In the shallow sand
to date and made 1910 barrels the
first IA hours, or at the rate OF 95
barrels per hour. Judging from this
big well and the Healdton well, which
II offsets to the south, 1t looks like
The big stuff Is laying north of the
CONTINUED on NEXT PAGE
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
OH Mon Attention

| have farm within three and one
half miles OF Tulsa, near an oil weis
brought in last week making thirty
barrels, with gas well on adjoining
quarter. | realize that money can be
made by holding, but am not in po-
sition TO do so. l will make specia,
price for quick sale. Address Box
69SS, care World.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23

The %inch Oak Flooring offers a
most economical and satisfactory way
OF modernizing your old pine floors
In old houses. as II can be laid right
over the old floor. II is also very pop
ular for laying over cheap sub-floors
In new houses, and can be purchased
from the W. II. Pickering Lumber
Company. Phone 1SSs,-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23

Getting high priced gasoline from
natural gas will pay YOU. You are
offered n ground floor proposition,
500 and up secured by Joint first
mortgage per cent interest and hak
of profits. Write Joseph Clark, Tulsa.
ADV
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23

Drilling contract wanted-The
Standard Drilling company has string
OF standard tools ready to load at once.
Address standard Drilling company.
All Central National Bank Bldg.
Phone 114i-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-09-23
Notice.

To tenants in First National ana
Robinson Arcade Bldss. For Sale
Two large fireproof iron Safes made
by Herring Hall-Marvin Safe Co, at n
bargain;, come and see them. Phone
l779. The Akin Oil Co, 500 First
National Bank Bldg.