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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
EXPENSIVE OPTIMISM.

What the country is now most in
need OF, perhaps. next to expert
management in the marshalling of our
military and all resources is the
realization OF war as grim actually
Of which the end is not in sight. Aft
er reading so often that London be-
lieves peace Is near, that Germanys
internal revolt is rapidly spreading,
that it's allies are eagerly seeking a
separate peace. that the French and
English are driving the Germans out
OF France, that Germany is starving
and that the war can not last six
months, the average American can
hardly be blamed for going quietly
about his business with the comfort
able conviction that we shall have lit
tle or no fighting and that he does not
need TO contribute in any way toward
the prosecution Of war which Is al
ready practically ended. As the
informed well know the real facts tell
very different story. and it is time
70 have done with rosy dreams and
fatuous optimism.
stern necessity has now brought to
light the real truth AZ to England's
aitnatian menaced with starvation bx
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
AMERICAS MAN POWER.

What will the raising of huge
army by CONSUMPTION mean to North
Dakota? If an army of 100000 men
is raised in the United States, that
would mean one per cent of the to-
tai population of the United States,
which is 10o,000,000.
North Dakota has a population of
100000. If the government selects
soldiers from this state in proportion
to the population, North Dakota,
therefore. would raise 1000 men. If
the United States ultimately raises an
army of 100000 men, North Dakota's
share would be $4,000. An army of 10,-
100000 would mean 10000 from North
Dakota.
1t will be readily seen that the
United States could raise one of the
greatest armies the world ever saw,
and there would still be left millions
of bodied men to carry on the
business of the country.
The departure of 10000 of North Da-
kota's strongest and ablest men would
be severe drain on the man power OF
the state, but it would not by any means
leave the state helpless to carry on
it's business.
Even after putting ten million men
on the firing line. the United States
would not yet have modified its full
strength ir man power.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
Correspondence

spent the week end at their homes
near here.
Melvin Olson of Wahpeton spent
Sunday here with his parents.
Miss Ida Schmidt visited at Wah-
peton Monday. ..-1
G. H. Korswick and Clarence Gum
ness were passengers to Wahpeton
Sunday evening.
Misses Agnes and Panvie Anderson
are visiting in Fargo this week.
C. o. Sandvig and r. D. Toune were
in Minneapolis this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lars Skamfer will
entertain the mission meeting at their
home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. Wagner of the Wagner Candy
Co.. Wahpeton, was a business caller
here Monday.
Mrs. Benton and daughter Elsie
returned Thursday morning from
Wahpeton and Fairmount where they
have been visiting for week.
Rev. Victor Peterson Of Augsburg
college, Minneapolis, will deliver his
trial sermon Sunday evening in the
Lutheran church and Sunday morning
at Bethania church.
Miss Ida Evenson left for wahpeton
Friday morning.
Joe Merrick of Kent was a business
caller here Friday afternoon.
Wahpeton callers Thursday were:
Mrs. o. E. Olson, Mrs. p. e. Johnson,
and j. G. Rezac.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tracy Tolsby were
passengers to Wahpeton last evening.
Miss Ego was called to Lisbon Fri
day by the illness of her sister.
Rev. A. M. Lunde is in st. Paul this
week.
Miss olga Nypen, who has been
teaching near Casselton is spending
the week end here.
Attorney G. H. Korswick was a pas
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05

Gf1E FIN j GDQNG- IG6FNs
Century Magazine: Major General
Wood has been the leader OF the
movement for universal military
training which within the last few
years has resulted in the establish
ment of training camps at Plattsburg.
General Wood has expressed his faith
that their effect will be preparedness
without militarism. strength without
aggression" d.
aThe Plattsburg idea," he says, is
national service. 1t Is founded upon
an appreciation of individual obnga-
ton for service to the nation in war
as well as in peace, upon a realization
Of the necessity OF building up q bet
ter spirit Of national solidarity
Here in the Plattsburg idea You
have much OF the fuel for the FIRE
which will make America real melt
/ ing pot. and such a melting pot she
must be IL she is ever to go through
the strain OF any great national up
heaval. involving q struggle with one
/ 81 the great and highly organized
nowers of today. The Plattsburg idea
and the Plattsburg spirit encourage
arbitration, cultivate q desire for
peace with honor, belief that 1t Is
desirable to keep the peace IL 1t can
be kept without breaking the faith. It
tends to sweep away much OF the Log
OF conceit and misinformation which
has obscured our view, and TO shatter
MANY of the beliefs which shallow
teacfirg OF history has built up in
American youth. 1t is a conservative
spirit. 1t teaches that the real sinews
Of war are not gold and numbers. but
the bodies and souls Of men trained
and disciplined and backed up by a
sense of Individual obligation and q
spirit Of sacrifice. and that without
the latter people are but sheep ready
for the slaughter. mass without a
soI1l -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
THE VISION OF PEACE.

America has entered the war to
fight for permanent peace. 1t sounds
absurd but all Americans who think,
know that to be the fundamental
principle which is at stake In the
world. Wilbur c. ABBOTT, in The Yale
Review. puts the vision before us:
Finally. there remains the peace
propaganda, so powerfully reinforced
by influential voices in America, and
taking form in the proposals for some
species of international guarantees
and world peace. That plan, still
nebulous. has seized on the imagina-
ton of many outside the sphere of the
conflict, perhaps to some within that
fiery circle 1t has made appeal.
1T may be that the century old
dream Of the Romanoffs and their peo-
pie may come true, that we shall have
holy alliance backed by more pow
erful forces than any now in evidence.
But il II comes it must come from
below. not by agreement of the dip
lomats. but by the power of democ-
racy. That. if we can judge the future
by the past, is the real hope Of uni
versal peace. For-if again we read
the signs aright-men now are COM
ing to believe that. as the advent OF
despotic kings 500 years ago, brought
to an end the incessant wars of the
nobility and insured national peace,
so the triumph of absolute democracy
may bring a similar peace in interna-
tional affairs. 81
at is dream, and it may not come
true, but it is small wonder that in
this nightmare to which the national
ism has brought us, men turn to a
vision so fair and not more unsub-
stantial than the ambitions OF prin-
ces, and the preposterous principles
of world power or downfall" Here,
at least, rests for the moment the
thought of no small number Of men
regarding the war"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
THE FIRST CASE or GRAFT.
The Original Instance on the American
Continent Worked by ccrtex.

Monterey. Mexico-Just beyond the
Alameda in the city of Vera Cruz,
there is an insignificant old bridge
which SPANS q narrow rivulet. To
this bridge is attached one OF the
earliest Stories OF graft" that has
been brought to light on the conti-
nent OF North America. The graft
that this bridge figured in dates back
to the time of fernando Cortez. and
its story shows that the Indians were
not the only ones that Cortez- exacted
money from to fill his own treasury.
1t is said that the reports which
Cortez sent to the King of Spain in
regard to the different places in Mexi-
co were more or less indefinite, as
ne meant them to be. One of his re-
ports to the king said that the city
of Vera Cruz was built at the mouth
of river and that the river divided
two sections Of the city. He mentioned
the fact that 1t would be q very de-
sirabIe thing for the king to make
an appropriation for the building Of
a bridge to connect the two portions
of the city. The king consented to do
this.
Cortez, when he once had the kings
consent, 1t is said, wrote that he had
begun work on the bridge, but owing
to the fact that there was much
swampy land at the point where the
bridge had to be built 1t would take
a considerable expense to get the land
in condition to build the bridge. The
land was finally got In condition at
great expense and the work on the
bridge begun. One thing and another
arose, or at least that Is what Cortez
Is declared to have said in his letters
to the king of Spain, and more and
more money was needed. Finally the
amount of the appropriation grew into
millions for this great bridge which
Cortez was supposed to be building at
Vera Cruz. This drain on the treasury
made quite an impression on the mind
of the king. and one day when he was
near the coast of Spain with some Of
his court he was found standing near
the shore with his hand over his eyes
looking to the west.
What are you trying to seer" asked
one Of his friends.
y was trying said the king, to
see IL II was not possible to catch q
glimpse of the great bridge that Cor
tex is building in Mexico. 1t has cost
enough to be large enough to be seen
from here"
The bridge that Cortez really did
build very likely was built by his In
pdian prisoners without the outlay OF
a single cent, but what Cortez did with
the money he received has not been
shown.--Eew York World.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
BABY" GIRL.

So soft her hair, so brown her eyes:
Her tinted cheeks like roseate skies;
Her lips so red, her teeth like pearl;
This darling little baby girl
So white her throat-just like swan:
Her face so fair to look upon:
Her brow so high topped bya curI--
Dear precious little baby girl
So light her step, so sweet her word:
Her ways so sprightly-like a bird;
Beware, your hearts caught in a whirl
BY this bewitching baby girl.
So warm her heart, so free her hands;
Her arms fit for affections bands
Her soul so pure-did heav'n unfurl
Her clouds, and drop this baby girl?
-Pearle NJ. Warren.
Minneapolis Mimi .
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
PROsPER

Prosper. N D., May 5.--A baby girl
gladdened the home of Mr.. and Mrs,
oscar Peterson Wednesday, April Is.
Mrs. George Isensec and sons visited
last week.
Miss Marian Brainard was q guest OF
Miss Lue1Ia Kuhn over Sunday.
Albert Hcdlund was q Fargo visitor
Sunday.
Tom soIonnonson, 81 J. Smith, and
Mr.. and Mrs Il e. Johnson were Fargo
visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Swan Monsoon was q guest III
her mother, Mrs. Nelson, q few days
Mr.. and MRS. II. "a. Johnson trans-
acted business In Fargo Tuesday eve
ming.
Mrs. W Whtsemanu visited IN Fargo
this week.
c. H. Hancock was a Fargo visitor
wednesday evening.
The children Of Prosper and vicinity
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
NORTHWEST FILLING UP.

That the northwest IL attracting
more settlers than ever before in its
history is the report that comes from
ST. Paul. The Associated Press says
all records for immigration into this
part of the country were broken dur
ing March and April II bases this
statement on reports from the Great
Northern, Northern Pacific and Omaha
railroads.
Officials of the railroads maintain
that the campaign to interest settlers
in the northwest will not be slackened
on account Of the war. but viii con-
tinue on a larger scale than ever.
The high price Of farm products, de-
sire for cheap land and the homeseek-
ers' campaign conducted by the roads
were credited as the causes Of the
movement.
1--WE never found the interest that
prevails right now in the northwest,
E. c. Leedy, immigration commission
er OF the Great Northern said. IF
the war lasts another year the move
ment will decrease, but there are no
indications of 1t right now"
Iowa farmers have awakened to
the value of cheaper land for grazing
of stock" Edward l.. Pardee. assist
ant general passenger agent of the
Omaha. said. IF farm produce prices
continue high. dairying and stock
raising in northern Minnesota and Wis
,on-,,, LII ,,~4grua 20 dAE,nIoFa ra mildly
Farmers in Iowa at present are
shipping livestock north to Craze
during the summer"
This report should have a STABILIZE
ing effect on all business and industry
throughout the northwest, and gives
added emphasis to the statement that
has been frequently made in The
Forum Of late. that what the north
west needs to do, above all else, is
to 60 about its business with as lit
tie disturbance as possible under the
circumstances. These new settlers
mean more business in the towns and
cities-not less business. They must
be clothed and fed and housed and
warmed. II
The man on the farm is the great
need OF the world today and this re-
port that the untouched acres are
filling up as never before. 10 welcome
news, in view OF the dire need of the
world. But the man on the farm must
depend FOR many things on the bust
ness man isi the city.
The farmer cannot work without
tools. and the man in the city who
furnishes the tools; the man who fur
nishes clothing and fuel and eatables
that the farmer cannot raise: this
man is an equal factor with the farm
or in the growing and distribution of
the crops.
Behind the man on the farm stands
the man in the city and they are both
needed in the scheme of things.
The report that there will be no
let-up in the campaign to secure farm
laboreIs is reaasuring. There should
not only be no Iet-up, but there is
every reason to enlarge the scope of
every campaign that is being con-
Quoted for this purpose.
There is still plenty of room in the
four great spring wheat states.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05

increasing submarine destruction-and
IL is becoming more generally recog-
nized that for this country to carry
quick relief to her most important ally
is literally imperative. The conse-
quences of serious disaster to Britain
hardly require mention. One immdi-
ate result would be the unbottling Of
the German fleet and extremely seri-
Gus naval war in defense Of our coast
cities. In that case the war would
last years longer than otherwise. for
the gallant French must soon begin to
wear out under the strain OF their
tremendous effort. Optimism within
reason is desirable always. but con-
tented blindness is the greatest Of
dangers. Our people need to realize
the urgent necessity of prosecuting
with the utmost vigor this war against
a nation trained for battle like
mighty athlete for forty years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
WHEATLAND

Wheatland, N. D., May 5.L-Miss Ada
Burney went to Fargo Friday evening
for few days visit with her sister,
Mrs. r. B. Boyd, and family.
Mrs. William Cuthbertson and Miss
Minnie, Madison were Fargo shoppers
on Friday last.
duties of agent at the depot after sew
eral months absence on account of i'll
Miss Norma Youngman was the
day and MohdaN.
Miss Gibson was a passenger on No.
last Friday for over Sunday at the
home of her parents at Napoleon.
Bob Boyd was out from the city a
day this week on divers matters
DR.. Miller was a business visitor on
couple of occasions this week.
P. w. Hanson and family autoed up
day most pleasantly at the r. G. Hook
ing home.
shopper on Saturday.
flying the Murray home and handing
out the usual line of talk. ]. Tritchler
is also constructing large cistern at
D. r. Pickert has been on the sick
list for several days, and friends will
be glad Of an early recovery.
The Rebekahs held a special meeting
Has s tI soea tms
was had, followed by the usual refresh.
ments. Last Sunday evening the lodge
Joined the Odd Fellows in a service at
the church. Rev. Mr.. Phillips spoke
very ably. his subject being, Deep Calls
to Deep.
Miss Alice Youngman spent yester-
Mr. and Mrs. J. w. Gill are parents
of a son who came to their home on
Tuesday.
The pupils of the eighth grade held
candy sale at the schoolhouse last
evening. the proceeds of which 90 to
pay for expenses of graduation.
Late reports from Mrs. Deforrest
Green say she is getting along as well
as could be expected.
1t is rumored that Mrs. Halliday will
not continue in the hotel after Monday.
Many will miss the genial landIady and
the town will be sorely in need Of q
hotel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
BABY BOY.

Ii you would welcome to your home
A thought of life-a thought of joy
Let enter there a baby boy.
And would you give unto your state
A man she proudly could employ?
Guide we'll your little baby boy.
Let not your nation call in vain
For leader true-without alloy;
Each king was once a baby boy.
God sent to earth, long years ago,
His gift-the angels sang for joy
1t was a little baby boy.
-Pearle NJ. Warren.
Minneapolis, MINI.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
QUITE TRUE.

One Of the attractions Of the church
fete was fortune teller's tent
"A lady took her 10 year old, red
haired, freckled son Inside. The wo-
man Of wisdom bent over the crystal
ball.
Your son will be a very distin-
she murmured IN deep, mysterious
tones.
ooh. how nice!" gusfed the proud
mother. And what will he Be dis
tinsuished for2"
FOR old age" replied the fortune
teller slowly. Knoxville Sentinel.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05

senger TO Fargo Friday afternoon
The Sons and Daughters OF Nor
way held their usual business meet
ing in their hall Thursday evening.
Mrs. G. o. Sandvig and Miss Nellie
Boudiette visited friends at Galchutt
Thursday and Friday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05

who have been having a tussle with
measles are able to be out again.
Fred Whisenand, of Prosper, has ac-
copied position as depot agent at
Gray City.
Nelson Chamberlain, who has been
attending school at the agricultural
college, Is home to help with the spring
work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
MAPLETON.

Mapleton, N. D.. May 5.--William
Barry has arrived with his household
goods and is moving into the Mcknight
farm with his family this week.
Rev. and Mrs. Saunders left for their
new home In Fargo last evening. Mrs.
Saunders is convalescent from her re-
cent illness, which has delayed their
moving. Rev. Mr.. Saunders viii preach
in Sharon tomorrow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
WHAT WAS WRONG, RARRINc
EMPHASla7

Federal agents ordered the removal
of d sign in a window at 2127 Thomas
street. II read as follows:
love my country;
/ honor my country:
/ will fight for my country:
/ will bleed for my country;
But when this damned war Is over
ri be damned III ever love another
country-C Chicago Tribune.
For your summer furs see Oliver
Denis.-Adyf.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05
TIE PLATTsRURe- IDA.

For your summer furs see Olive
Denis
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-05-05

Robinson, j.: This is an appeal
from a judgment on an attachment
bond. To discharge the attachment
two defendants and their Hureties
signed a bond to pay any Judgment
that might be recovered against them.
Seven years ago a judgment was re-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11

TINT state has rad mani
81 IN
deep root and spread mons classes rap.dly a. hatr re
millionaire" manufacture
ranac-Advertissr1eHt
always interesting people their In this life There
health philosopher and
The sement
o Detroit newspapers this continues:
cooprs recent lectures
s1pe medicine FHa
feN
In other longer you Cooper
makes
Docs" continue
Nea.ss s the 5asa f,a'. n2n ~ 70 I've %.
i e ing i i1r y.4 ~ = Al ri 4fANTs AND SiR-
SELDOM NECESSARY
Thus you cooper Sleeps
lis. Tanlac already contains
SEVENTEEN PER CENT Of the BOOZE Ingredient
dollar for his beverage
much alcohol as there dollars worth Of beer
continues.
The people Tanae Interested each and
this
Interested how bottles buying
oratory
EQUITABLE and contains me-
d1-e violent r"rctR
Maybe dslery And
the Kick Of mule sudden effect Then Cooper
right
of w reminds
badly for time And while
pamy bottle Unfortunately she forgot 10 hide ne
this o.
Tapping tho table Boz mus,ngy remarked
When buy whisky Why don't you buy GOOD whisky
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Young Men for War,
Old Men for Counsel
and Then Some

Youth must be served, TO be sure, bur
they are not sending middle-age so far
TO the rear that they cannot wigwag il
when needed.
The summons for service at the Off
GERS training camp at Fort Sheridan
seemed to be for striplings only-of few
years and full Of pep.
The forty plus fellows Of rather full
girth and flecks Of frostines over the
ears, may have felt cut IN and eholeric.
but they said nothing.
If anyone heard them singing Only
IN the Way" or rs There ANY Room In
Heaven" as the dapper youths stepped
forward with aplomb to qualify for their
countrys service, it was only because
they have good voices and like singing
Mars is not the first divinity TO pa-
Youth ahead of Experience. the over
looked Ones ruminated. Cupid could
never see them, either. But wait the
mills Of the gods grind slowly but eN-
ceedingly fine There is day after today
That day is here Fort Sheridan is ON
the line. The training camp is long on
war stuff, but short on counsel Is call
ing frantically for maturity Youth isl
all right in its place, but the camp wants
ripe experience, seasoned ability and eX-
ecutive capacity There must be sope-
one for tutelage, administration, leader
ship. Send along some older guys who
have shown themselves masters of their
calling.
And the forty plus folk Of rather full
girth and flecks of freshness over the
ears, are just taking their time about
responding to their country's revised
call.
They'll go all right, only they want
Fort Sheridan to make sure that it does
not prefer the natty, trim-waisted, fair
haired hedglings it set out to get in the
first place.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-11
Anniversaries

OEdenshurg " r. surren-
deref 90 the Americans under Ger.
sumtsr
1912 spencer PercevsI British
prime minister. sEERssiuated in tho
lobby ~ 'he House - Commons.
181T-John r potter tho vs. i-con
sin conRressmnn who named bowie
knives as The weapons when chal-
lenged q, duel hy Roger a Pryor
81 virginia born ~ Aurusfe NJ
Piled ~ Fast Troy wis. May rs. 1893.
is4s President POLK sent au as
grosstVr war mes ~t~a2> 90 congress
announcing that war existed by tho
act 80 Ncvicu
1857 ,International treaty. signed
in LonNln declaring the duchy Of
Luxembourg neutral territory and
~" fortress 20 he evacuated oy the
PruasIans
1875 Emil y NJ Hodel. young
Socialist shot az and missed the
German emperor
Winslow at Tardenas. Cuba.
1916 warnings 90 American tn
qait all MrYico were issued hy United
states conEuls
ONE YEAR AGO TODAY ~ THE
WAR
italians captured summit N Mount
French at vauv Pond and British
at Orvillors threw bach German ass
"a Ilts
Premier Asdulth informed tho
House ~ Commons that the govern
rIent losses in tho Irish revolt were
11f KILLED ana 29t wounded
TODAN'S DIRTUDANs
Coker r CIarkson. noted anfnfr.-
hre engineer and memhsr ~ Tho
Victor Tfnu4D0rf r0fHrfiftfs 1f fu-
Council 81 National ncfence, born af
Doe Nuiurs. o. years age todd.
Brig Cen Eben swift. one 20 tra
r1mmaudprr ~ tho American far.ra
ara fhe NesI.au border. horn Iu Texas.
81 Years aE0 today
Bernard y Baker. who recently ID.
sfvrrd ns y member ~ tho United
states Government fhlpping board
born I'M Baltimore. So years ago today
Ur Robert r. AleS. president ~
tho University ~ Maine and head 90
mo National Education association
born AZ coal city Ind 90 years ago
today
Clown Prince Christian of u.n.
uarf whose ruEaEewcuf fn TrIu. rF
Margaret ~ sweden f.lmufrI
horn rs wears sEo today