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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
..Phlladelphia IS now engaged

Philadelphia is now engaged in
spending $115,000.000 in extra
ordinary work. No company in Am
erica ia spending an equal sum.
'Yet how would many of our coun-
cilmen figure in the board of Standard
Oil, United States steel, or the
Pennsylvania railroad?
Congress is voting away more than
q billion dollars a year. Ask Chair
man Cory how many congressman he
would invite to sit In the United
States steel councils and vote away a
billion year Of other peoples
It is such conditions that it is
necessary to remedy before we can
make the necessary progress in gov
.ernment. The people must be made to
realize that government for and by
the people cannot become a fact until
they take the proper interest in their
own affairs.
However, an obligation rests on
those who have been placed in charge
Of governmental functions by the peo-
pie. There is too much fear by off,
Gals of invisible government, and
what will happen to them IL they are
not subseryient to control and manipu-
lation by the few whose interests are
in direct opposition to those OF the
mass OF the people. These conditions
can be corrected by giving full infor-
nation to the public OF all the condi-
tions that surround the carrying on of
city business.
Why these cnditions should not be
made public Is q mystery to those
who know the facts. 1t is the peoples
business that is being transacted, and
the peoples money that is being ex-
pended. 1t would seem that some few
persons think that all city activity is
created for their special exploitation
and profit and not Tor the public good.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Germany Very Anxious
to Avoid Hostilities
Between Two Nations

Washington Feb. 10. - Germany is understood
here to have addressed to the United States a
ncation suggesting that the two governments discuss
ways and means of preventing actual war between
them. While information regarding the channel
through which the communication was addressed, is
lacking, it is probable it is being forwarded by the
government of Switzerland. .@ e
Germany is understood to have made it clear that
although diplomatic relations have been broken, she
greatly desires that peace be maintained The prelm
mary outline regarding the communication does not
indicate that it carries with it any suggestion that
Germany may modify her submarine warfare, how
ever, the whole communication is said clearly to in
vite this government to make suggestions regarding
steps it thinks might prevent war.
In connection with the coming communication,
information obtained here to the effect that while
Germany was arranging for her new campaign of un-
restricted warfare, certain German diplomats in var
ious parts of the world were informed that while
military necessity" prevented the granting of a
period in which neutrals might adjust their maritime
interests, every would be exercised that
trail passenger carrying ships would not be subjected
to unwaIned torpedo attacks. -. ....
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

It is the duty Of every citizen who
deserves to be called such. to inform
himself, as well as he may. on all the
various activities of the government
of the city in which he lives It is his
government, not that of the man who
may be the incumbent OF the Office. II
the citizen is a stockholder or . direc-
tor in private corporations he will
carefully scrutinize every act of those
in direct charge OF the work. Why
not equally careful examination Of the
affairs of a city? In most cases
it the the largest corporation within
its confines. Often its valuation is
greater than any other corporation
within its limits. Its expenditure,
operation and maintenance OF public
works compare with and often exceed
that of the largest corporation, and the
difficulties under which its legisla-
tive officers and its administrative
officers, (directors). labor are often
infinitely greater, because of the
proper support from the citizens
whose interests they are attempting
to conserve.
There Is a fundamental difference
between the administration of public
and private affairs that few people
seem to recognize. The directors OF e.
private corporation are stockholders,
and a proper conservation Of the
capital and income are their supreme
interest. This lis not true OF public
affairs, except in q very limited extent.
and in some exceptional cases, and
these are such contrast as to prove
the rule. IL some individual owns a
very large portion Of a city, his inter-
ests then become so paramount that
his concern for the corporation IL
similar, but not the same, as that OF a
gtoclxhoIder.
There is also . difference between
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

the administration Of public and
private affairs in that in private af-
fairs, any doubt as to the method OF
conducting the business is removed by
reasonably prompt Investigation, on
the part Of those whose interests are
involved. Discussion Of the subject
is based upon some fact that may have
been made known in some way. The
whole truth becomes known and
proper remedies are applied. As a
contrast to this. in public affairs, some
Of the most absurd and ridiculous
statements are often made by the citi-
zen, because of lack of any investiga-
ton at the fundamental sources. OF
course, there are always a few, let us
not call them citizens, Tor they are not
that in. any true sense Of the word,
persons, who will make statements
that are not founded on any facts
their use If they can seize upon some
fact and twist 1t all out of shape in
order that their peculiar interests may
be served, generally to the demoraliza-
tion of government and the detriment
of the cause.
Meredith Nicholson says in The
Philadelphia Public Ledger, Second
rate men govern the United States. He
asked somebody why, and got this
answer:
.The average American would rath-
er be president of the Pennsylvania
railroad than president OF the United
States.
The average man never gets to be
president OF the Pennsylvania, but
some average men have arrived at the
White House. Moreover. big corpora
ltions rarely select an average man
even for director to help govern their
Office.
"But. how many average men do we
send to congress, state legislature and
city councils3
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
House Winds Up Big
Grist Of Business;
Wahpeton ActDelaye
Proposal to Abandon School of Science Goes Back to Com
mittee- Pass Measure Repeating the immigration
Board-Fire Insurance Bureau is Approved
(By II. D. Paulson.)

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 10.-A
tremendous amount Of business was
taken care OF in the house OF repre-
sentatives yesterday afternoon, with
little or no time given over to de-
bate. ".8
From / o'clock until after s o'clock,
the house was in practically continue
GUS session, passing fourteen bills, re-
ceiving great many committee re-
ports, as well as q large number Of
new bills.
Included in yesterdays items Of
business in the house were the fol-
lowing:
Passed bill abolishing the board
Of immigration.
Passed house bill providing
state supervision OF dre insurance
rates.
Passed house bill creating q
state highway commission.
Passed house bin appropriating
$4,000 for state labor bureau, and
appointment of labor deputy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Merchantmen May e.. !.
Destroy Effectiveness
Of Subsea Warfare
Falling OFF in Number Of Vessels Sunk May Mean Thai
British Have Already Found Means Of Successfully
Combating the Submarine Menace
GUNFIRE FROM DECKS rs EFFECTIVE
METHOD OF FIGHTING U-BOAT MENACE
CIV Associated Press)

New York. Feb. 10.-Mariners of the entente ma
tions were encouraged today by authoritative state
ent that experience in the has proved that
gunre from the decks of ships is the most effective
method employed thus far against submari ines. The
British and French transatlantic steamships sailing
from this port carry guns for this purpose. +.
The declaration regarding this method Of defense
ing who is close to British shipping interests He as
sers that the number of Uboa the Germans have lost
from this cause has made them chary about showing
themselves in range of ships which they see guns
or which they have learned are defensively armed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

Passed house bill limiting COM
pensation of attorneys in mortgage
foreclosure at $40.
Passed bill to create a state park
in the Killdeer mountains.
Re-referred to the committee on
education the bill to convert the
Wahpeton school Of science into
a home for dependent and neglect
ed children.
Received favorable committee
report on Yields bill for minimum
hours of work for women.
Received favorable report on
Walton's bill permitting banks to
invest greater percentage OF
their deposits.
Killed Senator McLean's bill for
Quadrennial sessions OF the state
legislature.
Killed Senator Nelson's bill for
instruction in farm bookkeeping
in rural schools.
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Germany Moves To Prevent War With United States
New Note Will Suggest Ways and Means for Peace
Three More Steamers Sent
Down by Submarines

Associated
today by the N submarine campaign.
vesse the British Mano OF 6636 and the British Lulngton,
Of 2e6 Only the Norwegian SOIbaken Of 61e still
the "belieVed sunk" list # 4E#sf-
The
Tor the entire day yesterday which t0424 tons.
military field
prime Importance far the official statements indicate Paris
violent artillery activity north Of verdun There has been comparative
quiet all
in the Caucasus Petrograd
An entente apIane attack Zeehfuqq
through Holland
and Anns while French carried
military objects at Karlsruhe, according TO Paris.
Berlin Feb g. by wireless Feb 1oea fighting
In the Ance valley The News
artillery
less for defensive until
the British discovered the village had
AVIATOR DROPPED BOMBS
Paris Feb 10A French
railway station and barracks at Karlsruhe Germany so
the French border and returned safely according
men issued today German avators this morning dropped
Dunkr Nancy and Anens killing and
civilian at Nancy, the reneh statement says E..
French
There was violent artillery fighting sectors Of the Verdun
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
WOULD BUILD
ELEVATOR FOR
EQUITY SOCIETY
(Ry II. D. Paulson.l

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. Ex-senator
McGray introduced a bill for a
terminal elevator to be built by the
state and sold to the Equity exchange
on contract. It is on the lines of the
Canadian state assistance law, instead
Of state owned elevators.
The senate railroad committee re-
ported favorably %h the freight rates
bill Of Nelson of Richland on the lines
Of the eastman law Of Minnesota.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Comprehensive Road
Plan for State Put
Forth by the League
Use All Automobile Taxation and License Fees for Con
struction Of Highways Contemplated Would Accept
Benefits Unde rthe Federal Aid Measure
tBy H. D. Pauison.)

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 10.-A6mini-
stration highway measures, one pro-
posing the creation Of q state highway
commission, the other proposing the
conversion OF all automobile taxes In
to a fund for highway Improvement,
will pass from the house today or
Tuesday,
The highway commission measure
was passed yesterday while the auto
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
No Semi-AnnuaI Tax
Payment Act Likely
(By II. d. Paulpon ]

Numerous tax payers Of the state,
it is understood. have been holding up
their payments this year. contemplate
ing 4 semi-annual bin.
Even IL a bin were passed IL would
not carry the emergency clause, and
thus the bin wouldn't be effective till
the next tax paying period.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
ANOTHER
PAPER
PROBE

Washington, Feb. 10.-It was stated
today at the department Of justice
that the federal grand jury in New
York is about to begin investigating
whether there is criminal conspiracy
in restraint of trade in the news print
paper situation. Bainbridge Colby and
Mark Hyman will represent the gov-
ernment as special assistants to the
attorney general.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Senate Kills Asylum
Bin--Re-refer Measure
for Full Train Crews
Pembina Children's Home Act Indefinitely Postponed
Terminal Elevator for Fargo Returned to Committee
Rate of Interest Outcome is Still Uncertain
(By II. D. Paulson.)

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. 10.-Senate
Bill No. 79. the measure popularly
known as the full crew bill was re-
referred by the senate yesterday af-
ternoon to the committee on railroads
for further consideration.
This measure provides that in cas-
es Of freight trains of over so cars,
an extra brakeman shall be carried.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
DAY
FOR new
MEASURE
Great Influx of Bill Expect
ed in Legislature Be
fore Night
(By n. D. Paulson.l

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 10.-Today is
the last day for the introduction of
new bills and il is expected that this
AFTERNOON will witness a considerable
influx of proposed new measures.
The number Of bills considered by
this legislature Is far below the num-
Der proposed in the last several as
semblies. there being q total OF about
SIS bills in the two houses at the
present time.
Heretofore, or at least during the
last two or three assemblies. the
number has run up to about 900 atl
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
North Dakota
Woman is Missing

sc. Paul, FEB. 10.-Mrs. win
Freeman Of Maxbass, N. D., Is
missing from TIE home of friends
IN ST. Paul and much anxiety Is felt
as 60 her whereabouts.
She WAS the guest of Mr. and
MFe. George r. LeadhaFn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

Bismarck. NJ. ID, Feb. 10.-Semi-an-
nuai payment or taxes Is not likely to
Get the approval Of this state legiala-
fure. IN view Of the fact that the
house bill By Mr.. Smith, Of Kidder
has been indefinitely postponed.
Mr smiths bill proposed two tax
payment dates, but the plan wasn't
accepted by The house,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Vast Amount Of Supplies
Taken From Rumania
(By Associated Press.)

g. s S. = Press)
Berlin Of
Hungary News agency steamships
the Danube. each carrying AZ much
z rail road cara
There also 10 heavy traffic The fog
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
Facts You Should Know, if You
Are Citizen of the City of Fargo

Arr of dead dofh
coming yknowho
49, % E TIE | @ L4a@
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

1t was reported from the railroad
committee last Monday without rec
ommendation, after that committee
had heard the brotherhood represen-
tatives. The railroad interests were
also anxious to be heard by the COM
mittee, and by the re-commitment Of
CONTINUED on Page Ten.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
MANY NEW cIrIzENs

New York, Feb. 10.-A total Of
6,267 persons here have renounced
allegiance to the central powers
since Sunday and declared their
intention Of becoming American
citizens. -.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

mobile taxation measure, which went
to general orders in the house because
Of committee amendments will be ready
for final passage late this afternoon or
Tuesday,.
No session is held Monday, because
Of Lincoln's birthday.
Under the terms OF House Bill No.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

Washington 10Late ships sunk by German sub
marines eagerly officials today double
..asE 4 z AZ
fear that hour might bring
without
driving the United States orcs
its rights.
Second yesterdays falling of OF tonnage sunk
failure
oetng the force
OF The submersibIes attacks Sug s..
Of pronounced break with eer-
OF the United States has
President Wilson viii not ask for dsolar-
This 6ud E act Of hostl.
to
Practical interest the
paian Lyds report reaching indicating
shipping yesterday although
sunk Thursday and about ooo tons each
daily destruction OF 5000 would be
maintain the rate which the German admiralty believes
sufFc soae England
Great Britain arranging great fleets Of
gained crednce Naval
submarines
responsible for the reduced
shov va.
Berlin
with his staff and other Americans and hs departure
expected TO relieve the irritation felt here because OF hs detention
by Berlin authorities. a...t
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
DAY OF PRAYER.

New York, Feb. fo.-A call 70
call Christian people" for, the OBJ
seFVance of Sunday February 10,
as q day Of prayer for the presi.
dent and congress- and all peoples
engaged in war;, was sent out TO"
day by the executive and admin
istrative committeesf Of the federal
council Of the churches Of Christ
In America. E... n'. p
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
United States Will Be Asked
To Outline Steps That
Would Prevent Open Break
BULLETINS

New York. Feb. 10.-With the
Stars and Stripes flying over her
taft rail, the steamship Rochester,
owned by the Kerr steamship line,
which cleared yesterday with a
general cargo for Bordeaux,
passed quarantine outward bound
shortly after 2 p. m. today. The
Rochester 10 the second American
ship to leave this part since the
announcements by Germany on
January 81 of her new submarine
campaign.
Washington, Feb. 1o.-Amsri.
can Ambassador Gerard will leave
Berlin this evening for Zurich,
Switzerland, with his entire staff
and 30 American citizens, accord.
ing to q dispatch received today
at the Swiss legation here from
5erne.
TO SAIL ON FREDERICK VIII.
New York, Feb. 1o!-The steam.
ship Frederik VIII was given per.
mission by its owners In Copen.
hagen today to convey Former
Ambassador Won Bernstorff and
his suite to q Scandinavian port,
according to q cablegram to the
Scandinavian American line OF.
fees here. No date has yet been
set for the vessels departure.
OVER 1000 VESSELS SAFE
New York, Feb. 10.-More than
1,100 ships have arrived at or sail
ed from United Kingdom ports
during the first nine days Of Ger.
many's unrestricted submarine
warfare in British waters, accord
ING to an announcement made here
today by persons In authoritative
touch with British admiralty of
ficiaIs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10
AMERICAN FREIeHTERs TO SAIL.

York. Feb 0Ameroan shipping circles stirred today
ghters flying the Stars Stripes
Immediately be
beginning submarine
These ships the Orleans owned by the Oriental Navigation
the Rochester OF the ker Steamship CO. Both bound
sordsaux France The two ships already have received clearance
Orleans
80 citizens the United States The
3S officers and OF whom two thirds Americans Both
"U S. A." in letters their black
the blockade regulations Neither
Bankers and railways said today that the reduced
of sangs from American beginning
though there serious Of the rail-
said shippers withholding
railroads
obtain the tonnage
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-10

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THE WEATHER.
Fair and continued cold tonight.
Sunday fair, not so cold. Moderate
westerly winds.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-06

The Stars Mistake

When The Star proposed the of Judge Kenneth
Macintosh for mayor it overlooked the court
decision that JUDGE of the superior court is
permitted to hold any other than judicial office for
the term to which he has been elected.
Under this ruling, Judge Macintosh could not be a
candidate for mayor until 1921, thereabouts
Judge Macintosh knew this when he agreed TO make
the necessary sacrifice to become chief of police of this
city. The judge knew there other reward for his
sacrifice except the gratitude of fellow townsmen for
pulling out of the quarantine The judge knew it, but The
Star did not.
The Star did not ask Judge Macintosh to propose him
for mayor Ii did not consult him. 1t did not call any
political conference 1t spoke straight out according to
honest dictates.
The Star recognized in Judge Macintosh high a
type of citizen the city could get for The fact
that he willing to step down from the emnence of
the bench to the police chiefs job with the certain know
edge that political reward could to him for so
doing. merely confirms The Stars estimate of the
A few politicians with small. sordid minds, couldn't
conceive anyone willing to make such sacrifice Judge
Macintosh going to make, unless there selfish
purpose.
But The Star is glad to know differently Even II
erred in the hope that Judge Macintosh could become the
next mayor glad to know there like him.
And Seattle the city of his BIRTH should be mighty proud
of him.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-06
What Doctors Prescribe
For Indigestion

Physicians who have specialized
In the treatment of stomach troubles
arc naturally In a position to judge
intcliigentiy as to the best thing TO
use. 1t Is therefore a matter of
vital interest to those who suffer
from indigestion. gastritiS dyspep-
STA pain after eating. heartburn.
etc. to learn that physicians who
have devoted <neir lives 70 the ala
deviation OF human suffering -
more and more instructing these
sufferers TO get a package OF BIZ
ncsia from the druggist and take a
teaspoonful in n little hot water
Immediately after eating. or when
scribe Bi-nesia do so because they
know II gives immediate relief IN
nearly every instance--because it
is not secret remedy. for the
formula 10 printed on the label. and
last. but not least-because IL is OBJ
tainable OF all druggists. and every
package contains n binding guarsn-
tee OF satisfaction or money back.
In view OF the quick and lasting
relief obtained in nearly every in
stance, and the guarantee that in
case IL fails IL costs you nothing.
sufferers from dyspepsia indiges-
ton and stomach troubles generally
are strongly advised 10 get a pack
age of Bi-nesia from their nearest
druggist and begin its use without
delay.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-12-06
A WEDDING PRESENT

Dear Miss Grey A boy and girl.
who arc very good friends Of mln.,
are going TO be married soon. Ny
mother. brother and all have an
Invitation 20 tho wedding. also the
boy with whom I have been kesp.
ing company for thrc, years.
Ho thinks Il correct for him and
me TO put together and give the
bride and groom one mic. present. I
think I, improper. and that I should
70 with my own family IN giving a
present and that he should CIV. his
present 90 them by himself. which
would BE- best. or tho righ, way
T., X. N.
lf present n given Jointly.
you should put your share with
your folks. rather than with
your young man friend. AItho
II would not be wrong for your
friend and you 10 give a present
as long an you arc all good
friends. and especially II you are
engaged.