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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
DEMOCRACY RINGS Us ROUND"

From Germany itself comes the best
answer we have yet seen to the silly
claim that this war was brought on
by capitalists to enrich themselves,
or to protect their loans to the Allies.
The total loans to the Allies were a
mere fraction OF the yearly profits
America was making from the war.
Macmillan Harden. writing in The
Berlin Zukunft, says: America, had
she remained neutral, could have
amassed incalculable wealth, and 1t
would be an act of criminal self-de-
ception to ignore the fact that Presi-
dent Wilson Is today the trusted ia
vorite Of an overwhelming and ever
increasing majority"
Mr. Harden, who is more feared by
the German junkers than any other
man in the empire, continues: THE
same blind stupidity which compared
the British army to Falstafrs recruits,
now jeers at America as unable to
do anything. The Intervention will
have the most far reaching effects II
the war does not end before America
has completed her preparations. The
milliards Of men who are now hostile
to us will not depart humbly to their
homes before the gigantic weight Of
the United States has been thrown
into the scale.
What now is our best course2 It
is a clear recognition Of realities, a
return to the freedom of dignified
criticism, and a setting of Germany's
house in order, that 1t may no longer
be an abomination in the eyes of the
world. Democracy rings us round.
Democracy is irresistible and its help
may tomorrow become urgently
necessary to princes. Germany's peo-
pie can only conclude this peace,
when they have reached a full real
ization Of the facts. and this they
must and will do"
Germany's wonderful mechanical
efficiency has only been equalled by
her stupendous blunders in diplomacy
and in the treatment Of neutrals since
this war began. Her junkers may
continue to blunder along the path
that leads to certain and complete
destruction, or the people Of Ger
many may listen to the warnings of
Mr.. Harden and call halt in time
to save the remnants of their nation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
JAMESTOWN MEN HELD
FOR NON-REGISTUATION
But They Prove Their Innocence
Travel Faster Than Their
Registration Cards.

Jamestown, N. D., June 25.-Because
they travelled faster than their regis
tration cards. Joseph Barty and Ernest
Bosley, en- route from Denver to Sar
Francisco, were hailed from a train by
Nevada cowboy sheriff toting Q bat
terry Of six-shooters, and were thrown
into Jail. Their release was effected
by an army officer who proceeded with
them to San Francisco, with the under
standing they would be turned over to
federal authorities there If their GER
tificates did not show up.
The boys were in st. Louis registra-
ton day. They mailed their cards here,
and their certificates had not caught
up with them. A wire from the next
station brought assurance that they
were properly registered, and upon
their arrival at the coast they were dis
charged from custody. .-
Harty told of their experiences or
his return to jamestown.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25

their seeding, They plowed as much
ground as their time and team and
tractor power would permit. They
have not laid down on the job and
have done as they always have done
put in their best Ticks and now are
dependent on the weather which Provi-
dence may send"
North Dakota's final report on Lib
erty Loan sales and Red Cross dona-
tions will not be turned in until about
September. Wait until the farmers
pay up the money they had to borrow
to increase the acreage and then Judge
the quality Of patriotism we have in
this state.
The Bisbee Gazette has learned that
1t takes four cows to upholster one
limousine, and asks do you wonder
why shoes are so high in price?"
Says The New Rockford State Cen
ter: Many seem TO think that Uncle
Same has bitten of more than he can
chew. Be not deceived. Uncle Sam is
no gutter. He went into this thing
to secure results-not for himself, but
for mankind. And while at it he may
do some spanking all around, at home
as we'll as abroad"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
HEREFORD YEARLINGS ARE
POPULAR ON THE SLOPE
Five Thousand Shipped to Mandan in
p, Past Two Weeks Taken By Farm.
ers-More Coming. r..
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Bismarck, N. D.. June 25.-Five thou.
sand Hereford heifers shipped from thC
great Swenson ranges in Texas to Man
dan, within the last two weeks, have
been snapped for feeders as. fast as
they could be unloaded from the cars
and DR.. w. r. Crewe, secretary of the
livestock sanitary board, today issued
permits for ], 100 more yearlings.
The Swenson ranches sell $4,000
Hereford yearlings annually, and the
entire lot could be absorbed this sum-
mer by the Slope country. Nobody
can go wrong on feeding Texas range
cattle this year." said DR.. Crewe.
These Herefords will make 200 to 500
more beef at maturity when fed in
North Dakota than they would If they
remained in Texas.
There seems to be fair stand of
hay, and no matter what may happen
to the balance Of the crop, farmers are
going to have enough beef to sell next
fall to pull them through the winter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
WILL FIGHT FOR q. S.
Steele Resident Reported to Have
Joined In Mexico Refutes Libel.

Steele, N. D., June 25.-Fred Unrath,
who was reported to have announced
upon his departure from Steele, last
January, his intention Of joining force
Of 100000 Germans said to be gatNsr-
ing in Mexico to line up with the Mex
leans against the United States in the
event Of declaration of war, has re-
turned to Steele, having gone no fur
ther than the twin cities, has refuted
the libel by registering, and announcing
his readiness to fight for Uncle Sam.
Unrath is an expert baker, long en-
ployed by the Harvey hotel system on
the Santa F'e. and he guarantees II
drafted to produce good bread for
Uncle Sans soldiers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
NEAR JAIL DELIVERY
PhiIanthropic Individual Caught Try-
inu to Smugqie Saws.

Plentywood, Mont, June 25..-Officers
upon searching ], c. Shepherd, phil
anthropic individual. who reported at
the county Jail with stack of news
papers and magazines which he wished
to give a friend, Jack Collins, found on
his person six fine steel saws, a pack
age Of steel needles, files and other
jail l-breaking apparatus.
When presented to Collins, the latter
convinced the officers that he had never
before seen Shepherd, and further in
vestigation developed the fact that the
philanthropist, who had been seen in
consultation with local l. w. w. lead
ers earlier in the day, was seeking to
smuggle his burglars kit to A. Wild
berg, jailed for the recent burglary Of
Amundsen's jewelry store.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
FIND DECOMPOSED BODY
In ABANDONED ELEVATOR
Croatian Farmland Believed 10 Have
Been Murdered for Harvest Wages
Early Last Winter.

Mitchell, S. D., June 25.-The badly
decomposed body of man believed to
Identified through an /. w w. card,
was found in an abandoned elevator at
Bard by workmen dismantling the
structure. The ]. w. w card showed
that Jurcich had worked, last fail, in
North Dakota harvest fields. The body
was covered with boards and rubbish,
and only 81 cents in change was found
in the pockets.
Jurcich, is believed to have been
murdered by companions for his haTv-
est wages, and the crime to have been
committed early last winter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
CONGRESS "HEARs FROM HOME

Congress heard from home on the
Food Control bill.
After many delays the second ad-
ministration measure, but slightly
changed, passed the lower house Sat-
urday by a vote of 365 to 5.
Five congressman voted against it
none OF them from the northwest.
The senate is still debating its bill,
but the house bill will probably go to
the senate and be substituted for the
senate bill. Action on it is expected
early this week, and it will then go to
conference, unless the house bill is
accepted without change.
The food bills will not be panacea
for all economic ills that afflict Amer
lea. They will probably not bring any
violent reaction in prices Of food
stuffs, although some material lessen
ing of the burden should result i'm
mediately. They should permit the
effect of the new crops to be felt in
the market. and should prevent a
repetition of such corners" as that
brought about in May wheat, result
ing In the skyrocketing of prices.
The prohibition measure was in
cluded. and no foodstuffs may be used
for making beverages during the war.
When there is not enough &rain in
the world to go around" it is fair
and just that all who need grain
should say to the few who want in
ooxicants: you shall not take any OF
cur food for something that is not
necessity. The provision permitting
the President to confscate all stocks
of liquor is also wise one. Other
wise the country would be placed on
q whisky diet. No great stocks Of
beer are carried. but most whisky is
manufactured for sale from fve to
eight years ahead. Even IL no more
whisky were manufactured, the supply
would show no decrease for five years.
To stop the sale Of beer and permit
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
YOUNGSTER SWALLOWS
CANNED MEAT KEY; NEAR
LY CHOKES TO DEATH,

Mckenzie, N. D.. June 25.- Swallow
ing a key which had accompanied a
tin Of canned meat. the little son of
Ed. SchmidlSunz, had almost choked to
death before surgeons in Bismarck,
whittier the lad was hurried, succeeded
after several hours work in extract
ing the obstruction.
The lad is now being treated to pre-
vent poisoning from the copper coat
ing of the key.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
FAReo's FOURTH OF JULY.

- This evening the Fargo Home De-
fense league and the union labor com
fnittee will meet to consider the Fourth
of July program.
In cities where fireworks have beer
eliminated. nothing has been substi-
,tuted. The old way had its dangers
{ and its drawbacks. but it at least
: served to distinguish the day from
other holidays and Sundays.
: This year powder is needed for more
( serious business. and far less Of 1t will
be burned. But this year, above all
. others, some special observance OF the
. day il needed. Fargo is prepared to
! get behind any program that the de-
fense league and the labor committee
map out, from a garden-hoeing bee to
q patriotic picnic.
The Forum hopes that the commit
tee can make the celebration attrac-
tive enough to draw residents OF all
parts Of the state. For a speaker 1t
would like to see some man Of nation
wide prominence who is in close touch
with war conditions. provided such a
man can spare the time from his duties
to come to Fargo. Such a man as
Admiral Peary, who spoke recently in
the twin cities, would attract an i'm
rnensa audience, and his talk on the
part Of airplanes in the war, would
be OF intense interest.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
OTHER MEMS VIEWS.
An Editorial That May or May Not
Square With The Forums
Opinions.

New York World: After a careful
investigation the committee on the
coal situation Of the Manufacturers
and Business Mems association, in its
report, makes the direct charge thai
spectators and coal sales agents are
not only responsible for the shortage
today but are Juggling output and
prices.
AS evidence the committee calls at
tention to the fictitious circular price
list published by the coal companies
In explanation 1t tells how the con-
sumer is systematically gouged:
By publishing low circular
price the sales agents have to pay
a low royalty Ito the mine own
ers), but the consumer does not
get the benefit. The sales agents
manage to squeeze both the mine
owner and the consumer. This is
accomplished by selling only a
limited amount, or none at all. to
the retailers, at the circular price.
The coal Is sold to middlemen who
advance the price to the highest
possible point and then perhaps go
z fifty fifty with the sales agent.
-" When retailers apply to the
coal companies for coal they are
told there is none for sale. They
must then go to some jobber and
pay 50 or more above the circular
prices to get supplied. The com
pany price-list' is therefore false
and fictitious, and is published
with the evident intent to deceive
the public.
This system of extortion may or
may not call for action by the grand
jury. But in any case 1t is not to be
tolerated, because Of the way 1t af-
fects the peoples supply of coal and
the excessive prices they are forced to
pay to an inside ring Of operators. An
effective remedy will be to empower
the government to fix prices during
the war and suppress the unscrupu-
lous speculator who preys on tho pub
lie in this time of national emergency.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
RYE FLOUR Is ONLY
$25 PER HUNDRED AT
KRESSELOF, RUSSIA.

Lawton, N. D., Junes25.-Rye flour at
$25 the hundredweight; bacon, $1.05
the pound; $6 the head for geese and
$5 for live hog are current prices in
Kresselof, Russia quoted in a letter to
Mrs. Leon Banek from her parents
who have given to the cause two sons
brothers Of Mrs. Benek, one Of whom
was killed in action while the other Is
still under arms. Mr.. and Mrs. Benek
SO and 81 years old, emigrated from
France to Poland so years ago.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
coUNTRYs NECESSITY NOT PRI.
VATE OPPORTUNITY.

. The country is rapidly losing pa
tience with those who look upon the
country's necessity as an opportunity
whether that advancement means to
put wealth into their pockets or to add
to their prestige by furthering some pet
propaganda.
The food gamblers were the most
shining example. Next come the coal
barons, and all those who seek to hold
up the government for excessive prices
for materials needed for the conduct
/ Of the war. BY their own actions they
( are forcing the government to take the
most stringent measures, but the coun-
try will have little sympathy with their
pleas for mercy later. when they have
shown only greed.
Anarchists, the I. W. W. and agita-
tors OF every fantastic creed have
tried to make capital out Of the gov
ernment's necessity. They have ad-
vanced the plea give us justice here
before we fight for justice abroad.
Russia's present condition is a good
example Of what Is likely to result
unless this sophistry is met with stern
measures. It spells complete chaos If
carried to its logical conclusion. II
every man with a grievance against
society were allowed to place that
grievance above his country's welfare,
there would be few left to conduct the
war
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
| INDIAN CATTLE BARON
PATRlOTIC; PUTS ALLIED
FLAGS ON SIX AUTOS.

Parshall, N. D., June 25.- Tom
Smith, the Indian magnate Of Elbo-
woods, who owns more acres and cat
tie than he could count were he not
equipped with good nineteenth CEN
tury education, drove into town last
week in his big six touring car, decor
ated with the flags OF America and it's
allies.
Smith is one Of the many Fort Bert
hold Indians who have fine homes cul-
tured families, and all Of the luxuries
Of modern civilization, and, like a
majority of the Indians on this reserva-
ton. he Is intensely nafrinfic
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
PATRIOTIC CHARITY
subseribes $1,000 More to Red croe,
Than What Was Planned,

Fergus Falls. MINI, June 25.--
Patriotic charity was shown in true
light here when the chairman Of the
Red Cross committee at noon on sat
urday reported that the subscriptions
to the Red Cross fund in this city had
reached $4,000 and that the amount
was steadily increasing. The com
mittee started out in hope of raising
97 200
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
p,ANNuNzIo,s REAL MANI

Spokane Spokesman Review: DAN
munzio" OF Italy was once denounced
as decadent scribbler of fiowery and
fragrant phrases. The war, however,
made him a virtle and statesmanlike
patriot. During the fastest lighting on
Carso plateau he has fought hand to
hand with his country's enemies. BY
the way. "Gabriele d'Annunzio'' Il a
pen name. The authors real name Il
Gaesano Bapagnetto.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
Home Grown
Potatoes On
Dinner Table

Fergus Falls, Mimi, June U.s.
Bronson Strain ate potatoes
grown in his own garden for din
ner today. Friends say that he is
somewhat of an autocrat.
The potatoes bloomed several
days ago and on digging down to
investigate, he was surprised to
find that they were large enough
for table use. His garden plot is
favorably located on the south
slope Of Lake Alice.
In ordinary years, 1t is potatoes
by the Fourth Of July in Mime
sofa
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
THOSE SENT" AND THOSE
WENT"

Among ''those sent or among "those
went.
With which do you prefer to be
classed?
The President has issued call for
10000 volunteers to fill the ranks OF
the regular army to war strength. He
has asked for men between the ages
Of Is and 10 who have no dependents
and who are physically able to go.
Company B Of the North Dakota
National Guard also has launched a
campaign to recruit to full war
strength Of $50 men. About 80 re-
cruits are needed.
The man who prefers to be among
'those went will join either the reg
ulars or Company B. Probably he will
give the preference to Company B.,
for there he will have for comrades
men whom he knows.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
FRUIT LOOKS GOOD
Prospect for Immense Yield, Accord
ing 20 Report From IaMoure,

i LaMoure. N. D., June 25.-Not only
are prospects for cereal crops in North
Dakota growing brighter, but there
promises to be an immense yield of
small fruits Of every description. .-
G.. A. Potter, who has one Of the fn-
est orchards in this part Of the state,
has two crab trees which last year
yielded forty pecks Of choice fruit, and
are promising even better returns this
year. He has an excellent strawberry
bed, which is also beginning to produce
In fine shape.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
AGENT rs GUILTY
Alleged Co. o-between for Manufacturer
and Consumer Loses Battle.

Wildrose. N. D., June $50. S. Los
selyoung, an alleged representative OF
the Consumers Service & Supply Co.,
arrested in 1915 on a charge Of obtain
ing money under Ease pretenses while
representing to farmers that his COM
pany would eliminate the despised mid
dleman and place them In direct COM
munication with wholesalers and man
ufacturers, was found guilty in district
court at Crosby after an 1S-months
legal battle.
Losselyoung accepted for the serw-
ices Of his company $3.50 per capita
from a number Of the most prominent
farmers in this section.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25

that of whisky. would be a travesty
on prohibition.
When the bill finally comes from
conference and its terms are definite
ly known, The Forum will attempt to
present a complete analysis Of the
measure.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1917-06-25
LIoHT PLANT RURNs.

Mckenzie, N. D., June 25.-The Nc
Kenzie electric light plant was COM
pletely destroyed by night fire this
week. Prompt and efficient help
saved the more expensive equipment
and tools, and the loss will not ex-
ceed $3.50, on which there was no pro-
lection.
The Parker post., 1917-06-09
yaps Growing Rich.

There are 2,2O1 people in Japan who
are worth more than $3.50, 900, accord
ing to an informal census taken re-
Gently. As indicating the fact that the
number Of wealthy people is constantly
increasing in Japan 1t is to be noted
that those having more than $25OOOO,
or half a million yen, has increased by
1,O76 since the last investigation made
In 1911. The ratio Of increase is 115
per cent.
The aggregate wealth Of the 2,2O1
rich Is estimated at 3,47O,OOO,GOO yen
or $1,735. 100000. Those with over TO-
100000 yet or $5.OOO,OOO number 48 /;
those with over 100000 yen, or $2,-
100000, 73, and those with over 1000
600 yen, or $5OO,00O. aggregate 1,433.
Classified by profession, business men
head the list totaling 1,433. Then come
land owners. directors Of banks and
other companies, factory and mine
owners and peers. Twenty-seven per
cent Of the rich live in Tokyo and II
per cent Ia Osaka.
The Parker post., 1917-06-09
Trench Anthology.

To relieve the mental strain Of trench
warfare, some men turn to poetry. One
man had made a collection of his IA
vOrite poems.
1t was q small booklet in soiled pa
per covers. Loose leaves from books
Of various sizes had been sewn together
in a compact little volume which fitted
nicely into the pocket Of his tunic.
Among others he had "Kubla Khan
"Comus," 'The Ode of the IntiIna-
tons of Immortality" all Of Keats
odes and '"The Eye of st. Agnes" Shell
ley's "Alastor," Henley's London Vol
untaries," some nineteenth century
sonnets out of an edition edited by
William Sharp, and several poems by
Francis ThOmpson.-New Republic.
The Parker post., 1917-06-09
Thieves, Insurance Plan.

A thieves mutual aid society has
sprung up In London. It's aim Is to
pay police court fines inflicted Oh
thieves. Offenders are insured against
fines, paying toward the support of
the society as they would In life In.
surance proposition.
1t is said that both honest and dis
honest men have dubbed together to
make livelihood from the business
done by the society. They appoint an
official called "the banker" who coll
lects the money, and II is his duty to
attend the court and pay the fines.
In one case a youth caught stealing
had in his possession card showing
subscriptions to the amount of f. for
use In paying fines of friends found
guilty Of theft.
The Parker post., 1917-06-09
NINE WARNING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
undersigned, the EmpireArizona
Consolidated Copper company, Is
owner of the White Eagle and
Double Eagle lode mining claims,
situate in Cienega mining district,
Yuma county, state Of Arizona; and
that said claims are now in posses
sion of and are being worked under
leasing contract by Pat Bunyan,
Con O'Laster and G. e. Fugatt. The
said owner, the undersigned, hereby
gives notice that neither the above
named mining claims, nor the owner
thereof, will be responsible for any
debts contracted for supplies or ma
terials by the persons working said
claims, or for accidents to said les
sees or persons employed by them.
EMPIRE-ARIZONA CONsOLIDOTED
COPPER COMPANY.
By MILTON SUTHERLAND, Supt.
The Parker post., 1917-06-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, u. S
Land Office at Phoenix, Arizona
June 4, 1917.
Notice is hereby given that Roy
e. Dorman, of Wenden, Arizona
who, on February, 6. 1918. made
Homestead Entry No O21144. for
NE14 Sec. 20; NWA Section 81,
Township s NJ, Range II W.,
G. and S. R. B. and Meridian,
has filed notice of intention
to make three year Proof, to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before Register and Receiv-
er, U. S. Land Office at Phoenix. Ari-
zona, on the 14th day of July, 1917.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Robert Lucas, Arno Dorman, Mark
Thomas. Sam Snapp, all of Wenden,
Arizona.
(4-8) J. l.. IRWIN, Register.