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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-13

They listened and considered. Con-
WINGED of the ultimate success OF the
venture the loan was offered. But do
you suppose that eastern capital pro-
posed to take the bonds of the new
enterprise at par? Not much, probably
at nifty cents on the dollar with a
block OF stock thrown in.
1T was the best offer your Fargo
man could get and he took it. He
brought back the money he raised and
started the plant and as the plant
helped to develop the city and at the
same time developed itself he made
the bonds and the stock worth par.
L merely am reciting a mythical
case. do not know that this was
true OF the origin of your Fargo plant.
do know that in this manner were
the electric, gas and traction systems
or many of our young cities originated
It was stock watering by force of nee
essity and more power to those ven
turesome souls who took what money
they could get from the eastern capi-
taltsts and with it built the plants
which have helped develop our great
cities of the northwest"
In answer to a question Mr.. Pack
said that the Northern States Power
properties represents only the money
the Northern States actually has in
vested in this city-no water"
He then swung into the question of
good wilP' and going concern"
values.
Il suppose no one is willing to grant
a public service corporation these
values in this day and age" said Mr..
Pack. I'VE are not asking it. But every
man of you would insist on such con-
sideration in your business should the
government desire to take 1t over in
the event of war.
THE valuation allowed the public
service corporation represents only it's
real estate, it's machinery, its build
ings, its furniture. 1t does not include
brains.
AS well value the artists MASTER
piece by figuring only the cost OF the
frame. the canvas, the oils. Would not
the genius of the artist be included
Would not every man Of You insist
that the government in taking over
your business allow you something for
your brains, your years OF effort in
building up, that businessf should
think so. But we are not asking that.
It Is not granted public service cor
poration.''
Before progressing to a suggested
plan of action Mr.. Pack pointed to In
creased costs Of necessaries OF life and
to justification Of his claim that the
Union Light, Heat g. Power company
is not by any means strictly for
eign" corporation.
'"The average monthly bill of more
than three-fourths of your townspeo-
pie for electricity lis less than So a
month. said Mr.. Pack. This does not
represent as much as the head Of the
house pays for his shave. i understand
shaves are 20 cents in Fargo. 1t Is less
than many men spend for smokes
during a month. We are here to o4er
to make effort to reduce our rates
"On the contrary what has happened
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-13
gas or street railway fare,

gas or street railway fare.
Business men In almost every line
OF enterprise have met these war price
increases by raising their own prices
But can we? No. If we went to your
city commission and asked permission
to boost rates to meet the increased
cost Of materials it would be without
the slightest chance of success.
why? Not that we are DESTROYS OF
increasing rates but why is a public
utility Organization so different from
other corporations doing business here
and in other cities?
We use the streets. 1t is true. But
so do most business concerns to a
greater or less extent / doubt If we
do the streets the damage occasioned
when some of these great auto trucks
saw at the Minneapolis automobile
show go over them.
Il suppose that the real reason Is
that We are necessarily a monopoly.
or course 1t would be absurd to have
two street railway systems, two gas
plants, two lines Of electric light wires.
So ! suppose that that is the reason.
when you go to a store to buy
something ond the storekeeper or his
clerks offend you in some real or
fancied manner you say to yourself
that you will go elsewhere with your
business. But when one Of our en-
ployes offends you in some big or lit
tie way You can do nothing but cuss
Tor we are a monopoly. Perhaps it is
here that the reason lies.
NOW let me assure YOU that one Of
the biggest fights the modern, progress.
stve public utility organization is
making today is the lncuIcation of
politeness all down the line of our en-
ploycs.
Let me assure you that we are
watching every employs in our service
so that you will not have opportunity
Tor that feeling of resentment. It is
not always possible to avoid. An office
boy may create for us host OF en-
emies. An elevator operator who slams
door in the face Of a customer may
be the cause Of life time corporation
enemy"
Mr.. Pack went into the subject of
s'watered" stock. Some stock water
ing he said, is ''sin of the fathers"
which the present day corporation is
paying the penalty for. Other socalled
stock watering is creature Of neces-
sity.
Lets be frank about this subject"
said Mr.. Pack you probably ask If
there always has been dollar for doll
lar in physical valuation back Of corr
poration capitalization. tell YOU no.
Many times It has been impossible.
Take right here in Fargo--bacl in the
early days I am not familiar with all
the early history of your city but !
can imagine that not so many years
ago it was prosperous but just bud
ding city.
Some venturesome. enterprising
soul conceived the idea of electric
light and power for this young COM
munity. He couldn't get money here
in Fargo to finance hts inspiration so
he went down east into the money
markets and GRATED before the finan-
ciers Of the future Of this city.
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pie franchise is little better than
worthless" he declared. With the
good will Of the people we need no
franchise"
The speakers concluding remarks
carried the suggestion that Fargo
might obtain the appointment Of
committee to meet with the company
officials with the object of agreeing on
q fair reimbursement Of public utility
conditions.
When Mr.. Pack had done Walter
StockweIl gained recognition from
Prof. -. S. Keene, president.
II have a friend in Minneapolis,
said Mr.. Stockwell. "He sent me
word that Mr.. Pack Is as honest as a
corporation man can be. My Minnea-
polls friend is a regular terror on core
borations, So ! suppose that sort Of
q recommendation from him means a
great deal
Certainly Mr.. Packs statement to
us tonight has been enlightening and
characterized by the greatest candor.
think we should express our approval
Of his frank statement. Certainly
such action as Mr.. Pack has taken to-
night will go q long way toward
smoothing over any dimculties existing
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-13
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~-Advt.
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LIGHT OFFICIALS
MEET FARGOANS

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The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1917-03-05
CLASSIC AND POETIC .
DANCING is ENJOYED .
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Beautiful and artistic in each detail
with a charming display Of rhythmic
uuality of high order, the girls OF MISS
Edna Posts class of classic. interpre-
tive and poetic dancing. delighted
large gathering of people ON Friday
afternoon at the Palmetto clubhouse
Assisting in the program were MISS
Myrian Lutz. of New York, whose I'M
ished interpretations of dancing to
music are very beautiful, and Mrs
Mark Burnham Stevens. OF Detroit.
whose rich soprano voice and grace
full accompanying by herself as she
sang. pleased the hearers
Each number was a symphony OF
motion. which unfolded the merits OF
each pupil and showed the careful
training which Miss Post has gwen
her class. Infinite care has beer be
slowed on each girl. TO bring out her
especial ability and the display Vas
indeed of high order.
Ii would be very difficult 10 say
which was the best number on the
program Every little girl danced heI
best pursuing her theme with the
inspiration OF the music
The Hyacinth dance by group from
the class was very pretty. cailin-
forth admiration Miss Alyce Green
esthetic dance showed her ability a
INTERPRETATION. her iithesomeness anS
grace Little Miss Mary Week
dressed 10 represent poppy Wit
glowing red topped With tufts Of greer
won the hearts of AL III her dancin.
of the Poppy" esthetic dance. Mis-
Betty Rogers. a tail. slender girl Yer
delicately and charminglN danced
pretty Interpretation OF The SpalisI
dance dressed as SPANISH Senority
with black lace mantilla and cOquef
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tish red rose Claire lntemann and
Marion Mahbitt gave a vivid descrlp
tive dance in the character number or
Pierot and Pierette. Dressed III black
and white, with cap and bells. MISS
Mabbitt as Pierette and Claire Int
mann as Pierot. danced the mechanl-
cal dance of the buffoon in a charming
manner
Needless to say. Miss Lutz was
supreme pleasure TO the onlookers-
Her style and finish particularly love
" and her interpretations most per
feet Her esthetic Flame Gance by
Chaminade. dressed in a classic robe
OF orange. red and gold, was Very
beautiful In the Oriental dance, the
"t,nchantress her ability vas Won
derfuly displayed in the grace and
lthesomeness OF limb. and splendid
poise OF head hier Bluebird number
was very graceful and artistic.
Dressed as a shepherdess little
Elaine Ziegler danced into the hearts
OF all Quaint was her frock Of pink
with poonaise OF lowered silk and
coquettish shepferdess hat she IS
a very graceful young dancer and has
much praise The Swallow dance by q
group consisting Of Misses Green
Sholtz. Macauley, Oliver and Mabbitt
was a splendid portrayal Of poetry OF
motion. calling forth the woods. greer
grass and blue sky In the Scar
dance by Miss Charlotte Pence ans
Jeanne Frances Conrad. everl body
. Was captiyated Charlotte. dari
haired cir! dressed III White With pini
/, rose festoons aud Jeanne Frances Nil
, golden hair in pink both BACKGROUND
ed By q filmv mink scarf made a StrIh
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:. MR.. AND MRS. MURRAY .
!. /. STANLEY ENTERTAIN :
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of Mr.. and Mrs Murray l.. Stanley at
y North Ridgewood avenue. Miss
Marguerite Edwards betrothal to
Fred O. Gardiner. Jr. of Providence.
r /. was announced. which came as
a complete surprise to all.
II was very charming occasion
and memories of the pleasant hours i
spent will be remembered by the
guests Mrs Stanley. always a gra-
cious hostess threw open her hand 7
some home and lent her charming
presence to the occasion. Gowned IN
an exquisite creation Of ecru taifeta /
with embroidered rose appliques and |
rich lace Mrs Stanley received the |
guests as they arrived. Mrs. l.. NJ |
Waite wearing gown Of shell pink |
satin with crystal paillettes and tulle /
assisted Mrs. Stanley
The rooms thrown open On suite |
were artistically decorated with ferns. |
begonias and Japanese cherry bios |
SONS fuckers orchestra seated in
a corner of the music room rendered
enhancing music for dancing.
After several dances had been en-
! loved the guests were invited into
/ the dining room which presented a
very lovely appearance. a fairy en-
! chantment brought about by myriads
/ of cupids hearts. flowers and ferns.
| Pink and white and red and white
were used for the decorative color
theme. The table presented a beauti-
full appearance covered with a cloth
festooned With hearts a centre bou
| quet OF red carnations in a large cut
glass vase added the artisticness OF
height Pink ribbon festoons hedecf-
ed with hearts and cupids extended
from the chandelier and lost them
selves in far corners. Candies and
cakes III heartshaPed outline. all in
pink and white. We're upon the table.
In on extreme corner stood the young
couple, under 4 confetti bell ~ Z nA.
attended By Miss .Adeline Briggs and
Miss Airline Cranshaw When all the
guests had assembled Mrs Stanley
announced the hctrofhal At which
( time the confetti bell opened and rose
petals fell upon the pair. Mrs stan
: Icy also read 4 telegram FROM Mt
: Gardeners parents OF congratulation,
I and then called upon Rev Robert
! Mckay - H. Who Mas present. to he-
/. stow blessing Congratulations fol
| lowed during which ice~ and caks
g Mere served the dainty color motif
| being carried out in the refreshments
! after which iancine Ms II oEet until
J midnight
Miss Edwards IS i ry44 southern
girl. having boon han ia DaItona
and IL the daushter ~ MIS- \ 4
Edwards q 2.5 Nola~ia avenGe. u
Edwards IS 4 member III TAR Palm
to club the Ea~tein Sf ma
colnnunicant 81 Tie Episcopal church
Her summers are spent At \arragail
SOFT Pier X SATURDAY. ey.ni9-
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|S THREATENED R. R. STRIKE WORK IF GERMANY?
 PRESIDENT OF UNION PACIFIC INITIATES II S

seriously interrupted as to give our enemies a tremendous advantage. Would Hurt Navy
 "A day or two ago an officer of our navy said. a tie up of the railroads for even two days would be serious blow to the national welfare at this critical time We must keep the fleet fully coaled and equipped with other supplies
 Moreover, we are rushing con struction work in the navy and two days tie up of transportation of the materials urgently needed might mean two months delay in the emergency work We have undertaken.
 "The rank and file of the railroad brotherhoods have waited for ten weeks for the decision of the United States supreme court as to the con stitutionality of the Adamson law, a decision which may be handed down almost any day.
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Wilson Act Dramatic
(By Review Leased Wire)

OMAHA, Mar 16.-President E. E. Calvin of the Union Pacific Railroad today issued the following statement:
 Tn connection with the threat of a general railroad strike at this time. the question arises. is some power shrewder and more astute than that of the brotherhood leaders back of the plan to precipitate a transporta. tion tie up at this time and establish in this country a condition which to the minds of our enemies in Europe may be deemed like a revolt against our government?
 'T am in hearty sympathy with Elisha Lee, chairman of the national conference committee of the railroads when he calls attention to the fact that the serious international situa tion should cause every citizen to put every thought of personal right or de sire second to his duty to his country
 "In a letter addressed to President Wilson, some days ago, the brother
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ed States supreme court, in most sweeping terms, unanimously decided the federal government has widest powers to prevent personal obstruc- tions at least to interstate commerce and transformation of the mails.
 Conference Begins.
 NEW YORK, March 16-Three of the four members of the national Coun- cil of defense, appointed with the sanction of President Wilson to act as mediarors in the hope of averting the nationwide progressive" railroad strike, called to begin at o'clock to- morrow night, went into conference at 10:20 o'clock tonight with the chiefs of the brotherhoods.
 Franklin K. Lane, secretary of the interior, arrived in the city at 9:30 o'clock and Secretary of Labor Wilson nearly an hour later. Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, has preceded them. No one knew at what hour Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, the fourth mediator, would arrive.
 To Labor All Night.
 It was the purpose of the defense counsers committee to carry their dis cussion with the representatives of the men as far as possible and then call in the members of the national con- ference of railroad managers. All con cerned believe the conference might last all night
 No Plan Vet Made.
 MT. Wilson declared he brought no mandate from Washington. The medi- ators had no "cut and dried plan.' he said. but it was their purpose to bring
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hood leaders gave assurances that in case of war, they would render every possible assistance to the govern ment.
 Strike, Aid to Germany
 "They have overlooked the fact that 'n many ways a railroad strike in this country would be worth more to our enemies than the winning of many battles. for the reason that 1t would paralyze and stagnate all our resourc- es. and even if the strike be called of should war be declared, the strike tie up would have resulted in such a congestion of freight in the terminals and on the sidings that weeks and probably months would be required to get this congestion cleaned up before the railroads would be in normal run ming condition again.
 Would Hamper Troops
 This would mean that the move ment of troops would be seriously in terfered with and the movement of supplies and munitions so
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war department, and, deciding that with the United States apparently on the verge of war, a railroad strike would be a national disaster. propos- ed the sending of mediators. Against the advice of his physician the Presi- dent. just recovered from a cold which has kept him in bed for nearly two weeks, summoned a cabinet meet ing and in a short, decisive session, approved the course
 Doubts CompromIse
 Prior to taking up the question with the national defense council, the pres ident has been informed that the leaders of the employers and employ es were waiting in New York to see whether he would take action and had also been told of reports that at least some of the brotherhood members were not ready to abide by their chiefs strike vote. It is known that the President believes from his inti- mate knowledge of the situation gain ed while trying to mediate last year that there is no good reason why compromise is not possible.
 Suffering Would Follow
 Both at the meeting of the council of national defense and at the cabinet meeting afterwards. the situation from a military and economic stand point was canvassed. With freight traffic just partially recovered from a period of unprecedented congestion, and with food prices constantly ris- ing. a tie up of the transportation facilities for only few days would result in terrible suffering.
 R. R. Mast Give in
 The government officials believe that ultimately through one agency or another the railroads will have to accept the eight hour day. The be- lieve that the commission headed by Major General Goethals, appointed by the President under the Adamson act, is fair and will settle .e1uitably diff ferences over the application of the eight hour day. While there have been no formal expressions on the subject the calling of the strike with out waiting for the supreme court to hand down it's recision on the consti- nationality of the law, has been gen orally condemned.
 So far as any attempt by strikers to interfere physically with the oper- a.iOn of the railroad is concerned. in the celebrated "Debs" case the Unit
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CBv Review Leasea W.T. !


 PETROCRAD via London. Mar l6-Today Russia appeared to be in fair toward solving the greatest prob lem with which perhaps any nation ever confronted Order growing with incredible speed of the chaos last week and the government, gathering up the broken thread of national and municipal fe striving the ganzaton of the motion that the conduct of the will suffer as little possible from the revolution
 Order Regained Swiftly.
 The members of the ministry already have assumed their posts and the buildings empty and deserted for four days again open for official business The banks all the commercial and financial houses and of the fac tories have responded the appeal opened effect quick recovery possible from the para SIS of last week The soderpolcemen guarding the streets in place of the old gendarms.
 Allegiance From All Russia
 Hundreds of messages have been ed from all the country declaring the allegiance of important cities and fortresses to the regime.
 Is Really Peoples Government
 Moscow, Kharkok, Isarsyn, and Vologda formally have acknowledged the government, and far known, section of the country stands for the old order of things Supported by unanimous the pres in reality government of the people Ac cordng the latest information the executive committee of the Duma and the committee of the soldiers and working mems deputies have reached full least have decided temporarily waive all differences
 Absoutism Becomes History.
 Meanwhile 1t reported that the government of the country will for three months in the hands Of committee of and stated that the monarchy for the time being will be abolished
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E E ' F ,. :; !; :. WALTER DOUGLAS
 TAKES HELM OF BIG
 PHELPS DODGE co.

Word was received in the War |: ren District yesterday that pr. * James Douglas, president of F Phelps. Dodge and company. and < one of the best known mining o engineers in America. had resign 's ed the presidency of the corpora !. ton and had been elected chair man of the board of directors of the same organization.
 < Dr. Douglas iE succeeded by x his son. Walter Douglas. who is taken from the vice-presidency of x the company.
 * It is understood that the changes will have no effect in the * personnel of the company in the * Southwest
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The Presidents message, an appeal for readjustment of differ ences and a solemn protest against a strike. was sent after he and the cabinet had approved a proposal of the council of ng- tional defense that it seid com mittee to New York to undertake mediation between the railroads and the employees. At the same time three of the commission, Secretaries Lane and Wilson, and Daniel Willard, president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, start ed for New York to seek immedi- ate conferences with representa- tives of both sides.
 Gompers Absent
 Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Lab- or, is the fourth member. Until tonight it was understood at the White House that he had gone 10 New York with the committee, hut it developed that he had been out of the city for two days and that Secretary Lane, entrusted with arrangements for the con- mittee's trip probably had not been able to reach him.. Officials at the federation's headquarters would not say where MT. Gompers was, but explained that he had been keeping in touch with the brotherhood leaders from a point near New York. It was thought he would be in New York tomor- row if he did not get there to- night
 The President is confident that there will be no strike.
 Already he is considering what ma! be done if his appeal is futile. Lega officers of the government are study ing the problem to determine wha measures will be lawful not only ii an effort to keep food supplies ant Inc mails moving, but to deal with al even more serious situation If th' country should be drawn into war The latter phase is being given onlI minor attention, however, as officials are satisfied that if war came the Joy atty of all the railroad men could b. depended upon.
 Wilson Act Dramatic
 The action of the President cam' with dramatic suddenness late this af .ernoon. The council of national de iense. including in it's membership several cabinet officers, met at tn