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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
THE GRAND

The spirit Of good bills has lately
prevailed at the Grand. vaudeville of
more varied nature has been ofered.
Manager Fowler has let none of the
big acts slip around Fargo. Scarcely
bill has been without it's one or more
feature acts. The last Of this week the
Chinese act Fong Choy, certainly is a
credit to any bill, with It's fourteen
people. good songs and wit.
This coming week the bill for the
first half promises to be equal to the
late run Of good bills. The acts will
be:
Five novelty minstrels in a skit of
singing and talking; Murray and
Love; Valentine Vox. vaudeville's
versatile ventriloquist. in A Members
OF the Black and White: and a com
pany of sterling Highlanders in Echoes
of Bonnie Scotland
Two Of these acts have been excep-
tional hits along the circuit while the
others are in no way lacking in talent
and entertainment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
DECISION OF
SUPREME COURT

Andrew Schwahn, petitioner. VS.. the
district court. Ninth judicial district
within and for the county OF Pierce,
North Dakota, Hon. A. q. Burr. judge
OF said court. ct al, respondents.
Syllabus: 1. Where money il brought
by a prisoner to a Jail with which to
pay fine, but before any tender or
payment thereof such money is claim
ed by his wife who informally asserts
that IL was obtained from her by
threats and fraud and with the co1lu-
sion of the sheriff. the trial Judge has,
in the absence OF proper legal proceed
ings. no right to order the money TAX
en- from him and to be held by the clerk
pending the controversy.
Application for writ Of certiorari.
Restitution granted.
Opinion of the court by Bruce, J. j.
Robinson, j., dissents.
Campbell & Jongewaard, Of Rugby.
attorneys for petitioner; States Atty.
H. B. Sem and La r. Nostdal, of Rugby,
attorneys for respondent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
Benevolent Trust
Does Not Exist, is
Contention Of Brief
Filed by Government
INV Associated Praas.l

Washington. Feb. 17.-There is no
such thing as a good or benevolent
trust" under the meaning Of the
Sherman law, the government con-
tends in it's brief filed today with the
supreme court in the dissolution suit
against the International Harvester
company appeal from the federal
court in Minnesota. All combinations
which break down the competitive
system are in restraint Of trade. the
brief AYERS.
The brief continues:
"It Is apparent that the objections
to substituting a despotic organization
of industry for the competitive sys-
tenn were quite as much social and
political as economic, and therefore,
1t would not have satisfied congress to
be told. as we are told IN this case.
that the power which they feared was
thus far being exercised benev-
olently. that prices had not yet been
increased, nor wages lowered, nor the
quality Of products degraded, nor
competitors oppressed. In their
minds the mere existence OF such
powerful combinations was an evil
a continuing danger-from which. in
the long run, IL not Immediately,
would come disaster.
For, as in the organization of gov
eminent, benevolence can never JUS
tify absolutism, never can 1t do so in
the organization of industry. The
fundamental contentious of the de-
PENDANT Chat the anti trust law pro-
hibits only combinations injurious to
the public by raising prices, limiting
production, deteriorating quality, de-
creasing wages or depressing Compel
itors) loses sight entirely Of the
broader purpose and basis of the act.
1T fails to take into account that
the view OF public policy upon which
congress legislated was not to wait
until the evils OF undue concentration
of economic power have occurred or
become imminent and then attempt to
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
ROUND THE SHOWS

The members of Fong Choy, the
musical comedy act at the Grand the
last OF the week greeted an old mem
Der of the act in the person OF Ward
Cassidy. who was with 1t prior to COM
Ing to Fargo last fall. At the Friday
matinee Ward took his old part "for
old times sake" Those who attended
vaudeville acting.
The Perfect Tribute. was presented
at the Little Country theatre last
Tuesday afternoon by one of the COL
lege's American history classes. The
Perfect Tribute is a play about
Lincoln.
Next Friday night the regular pro-
gram at the Garrick will be suspend
ed as the popular photo-play house
will be given over to the second an
nual concert of the Fargo Apollo club.
The concert is one looked forward to
by the friends of the club and music
lovers Of the two cities. Louis Kreid-
Ter, baritone will be the soloist. The
giving over Of the Garrick is an ac-
commodation Of the management to
the club as difficulty was experienced
In securing proper quarters.
Fargo enthusiasts of the recent dog
race have plenty Of chances of seeing
the moving pictures of the race from
start to finish. The Grand is showing
an excellent film the last three days of
this week. Monday and Tuesday the
Garrick will show exciting scenes
along the route as well as the start
and the finish.
The Princess opened its doors to
49, Il Il. A ~
guardsmen were admitted free Fri
day.
Fred Hartmann nd Albert Camp
bell, the favorites of the dog team
drivers at the st. Paul carnival race,
are touring the east on vaudeville
circuit.
The Eagles Wings, a war picture
showing United States in its war
strength and it's equipment, played to
crowded houses during it's two-day
stay at the Lyceum this week.
Fanny Clapp and John Cecil will
play the leads in the Fargo college
senior class play entitled, A Lost
Paradise.
Guy Baldwin, an artist on the tight
wire showing at the Grand the last
Of this week, unfortunately experience
ed an unpleasant and what might have
been dangerous accident at the
matinee Friday.
In jumping over a table he missed
the wire falling to the floor in what
could easily have done considerable |
injury. Mr.. Baldwin recovered and in
spite Of his jar, performed this, and
other trying feats.
This is the season when style plates |
are popular, and that's one reason why |
interest centers in the appearance of |
Alice Brady at the Isis Monday and |
Tuesday in The Hungry Heart. It is /
claimed Alice Brady wears more ele- |
CANT gowns in this film than any one |
actress has ever had the pleasure of |
wearing in one production. And they |
do say Alice knows how to wear the |
swell scenery.
Manager Nelson Of the Strand has
a lot of good news for theatre patrons.
Besides Charlie Chaplin, the highest
priced comedian-and it Is claimed, in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
THREE GODS in One.
SUBJECT OF DR.. KREBS
Philadelphia Man TO Address Mems
Mass Meeting Mt Y. M. c. A.
Tomorrow Afternoon.

Three Gods In One. will be the sub-
ject Of DIR. Stanley Krebs of Phila-
delphia, psychologist and business ex-
the American Lyceum platform, who
is to address the mems mass meeting
in the Y M. C. A. gymnasium at AIS
o'clock tomorrow afternoon. There
will be special music, Admission Is
free.
Officers of the association expect to-
morrow's gathering to be the biggest
meeting Of the year. The hour is fif-
teen miutes later than usual, so as
meeting at the Fargo auditorium.
For Quick Results Use The Fargo
Forum. Wants
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
NONP ARTISANS
FIGHTING SHY
Continued From Page one.)

CONTINUED From Page One.)
with the question, but nevertheless,
that is the situation that has develop
ed here.
The condition has been created
through the action of the Nonpartisan
so far as they have been able, any
consideration being given the question
of /. w. w. bills.
1t was early announced in the Nom
partisan secret caucus that legislation
aimed at the Industrial Workers Of the
World, would be unwelcome, it being
pointed out that the Nonpartisan
league was engaged in organization
work in Minnesota and Montana, and
that 1t sorely needed the support OF
the labor interests in those two states
las well as in other states that it will
operate later.
1t was maintained that legislation
aimed at the Industrial Workers OF the
World would be resented by labor
unions generally. and would serve to
deter the league in it's organization
work.
That plan of action has been closely
many bills on the 1. w. w. situation
were prepared for Introduction, only
three or four saw the light Of day.
The last of these in the house is the
bill by Burl Carr, of Barnes county,
patented after the Texas act. 1t was
reported back to the house yesterday
on majority and minority report, the
majority favoring indefinite postpone
ment.
Many farmers in the assembly are
keenly anxious for legislation that will
protect honest laborines men as against
the organization methods employed by
the /. w. WIS and which, they assert,
have become a real menace to the con-
tinued prosperity OF the state-for re-
duced labor supply means reduced
production. through necessary curtail-
ment of farming activities.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
When You Have a Cold.

1t is when you have severe cold
that you appreciate the good qualities
of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Frank Croker, Pana, Ill, writes: "Our
five-year- son Paul caught a severe
cold last winter that settled on his
lungs and he had terrible coughing
spells. We were greatly worried about
him as the medicine we gave him did
not help him in the least. A neigh
Dor spoke so highly of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy that l got a bottle of
it. The first dose benefited him so
much that / continued giving it to
him until he was cured."-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
A sTAND-BY THAT NEVER FAILS

1t isn't necessary to try this cough
remedy, then that, then the other-and
get relief from none. There is one
standard family medicine that gets
right at the seat of trouble and gives
relief in coughs, colds and Group. T.
H. Foley, 100 Michigan St, Marquette.
Mich. says: THE only remedy we ev-
Honey and Tar. It has been our
standby for years and never fails to
cure u.s." Soothes hoarseness; stops
tickling in throat; heals Inflammation
and soreness. Contains no opiates.
Fout & Porterfield, Adv.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
THE ISIS

AS Frou Frou, the charmingly frivo-
Miss Alice Brady delights and satisfies.
She enters so thoroughly into the char
acter that she becomes Frou Frou her
self and she makes every spectator of
this film play forget that 1t is only q
pictorial presentation, and not the real
thing, that he is witnessing. Miss
Brady demonstrates that she Is the
possessor of tremendous dramatic
abilities in this production. This SPLEEN
did attraction will be at the Isis thea
tire on Monday and Tuesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
Red BIotc|les
Turned to PimpIss
ItcIled Burned
And Smarted Till Nearly Went Wild.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Healed.

Big red blotches appearedonmy
and later tuned into pimples. NY face
was fierce. ihe pimpfes itched, burned.
and smarted until | nearly went wild and
scratched them until could not rest
night or day. They were hard and large
and most all came to head and scat
tered over my face dis6guring il some-
thing awful.
Remedy upon remedy was used but
to no avail and for three years was
treated. ran across Cuticura Soap
and Ointment advertisement so bought
them and fifteen or twenty DAYS con.
tinued use of the Cuticura Soap and
Ointment brought back my good COM
plexion. | was healed. /" (5igned) Miss
Beatrice Barton, r. /, Box SIS, Grand
Rapids, Wis, Sept IA, 1916.
II is distressing to reflect that much.
If not all, Of this suffering might have
been prevented by using Cuticura Soap
and no other for everyday toilet puT-
poses with a little Cutjcura Ointment
now and then as needed to soothe and
heal the first signs of skin or scalp
troubles. Nothing purer or sweeter than
these delicate emollienfs.
For Free Sample Each By Return
Nail address postcard: ssCuticura.
Dept. z, Boston, Sold everywhere.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
The Theatres

dividual, in any line of endeavor-the
strand will in the future show Mary
Pickford, who probably commands
more salary than any other woman in
the world. The Piclford films will be
released about every six weeks The
last move is strictly in line with Man.
ager Nelson's policy to build up the
best class Of business by giving the
best class OF amusement.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
TWO CHIMNEY FIRES
Department Called to q. NJ. Hotel Last
Night and Scott Residence This
MORNING..

The high wind of last night and this
morning was responsible for a number
of chimney fires over the city, the fire
department having two calls as a re-
suit. Last night about 9:45 o'clock an
alarm was sent in from the Great
Northern hotel, 424 Broadway, where
a fiue was burning out and this morn
ing station No. 2 was sent on a still
ALARM to the w. w. Scott home, 1909
Eighth street south. No work was
necessary on the part of the firemen
who watched until the fire had died
ont - aa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
K. OF c. TO GIVE AN
ENTERTAINMENT TUES.
Fargo Council Planning for Splendid
Program Of Music, Dancing and
READING

Fargo Council, knights of Columbus,
isgetting out announcements for an
entertainment which will be held at
Columbus hall on the evening OF Tues
day, Feb. 30.
A splendid program has been ar
ranged for the evening including read
ings by Lucy Curran and Madeline
Gleason, fancy dancing by Florence
Johnson and Eloise Rowan, piano
music by Miss Dora Denis and solos
by Atteleo Baggori, tenor. -
There will be a regular meeting Of
the council at 8 o'clock sharp, the en-
tertainment to follow this meeting at
oscl0rlxs ss--, ~ Ft vi }p f4-.-a
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restrain them, but to prevent their oc-
currence by striking at undue concen-
tration Of economic power itself"
The company's plea that three for.
midable competitors with a combined
capital of $91, 100000 afforded brisk
competition, is reviewed. The CONF
petition thus afforded, the brief
states, was negligible" and the
competitions of all other companies
combined left the defendants in pos
session OF approximately so per cent
OF the trade sufficient. 1t is contended.
to constitute them a monopoly with
in the meaning OF the law.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17

new incinerator and it is probable thai
bids will be opened at the next meet
ing of the commission.
The ashes from a garbage dispose.
plant is considered the richest ferti-
liZer that is obtainable and as the by
product has to be disposed of the city
fathers intend TO sell it to the best
advantage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
A Hfnt ID the AGED.

If people past sixty years Of age
could be persuaded to go to bed as
soon as they take cold and remain
In bed for one or two days, they would
recover much more quickly. especial
ly If they take Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy There would also be less
danger or the cold being followed by
any of the more serious Diseases
Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
PETERSON OPENS Law
OFFICE AT CASSELTON
Former Attorney in Office Of Lawrence
q Murphy Here In Business
For Himself,

C. F. Peterson, who for some time
has been in the law Offices Of
Lawrence & Murphy Of this city, has
opened up offices OF his own in the
First National bank building at
Casselton. He will conduct a general
law practice. He is promising young
man and has a lot OF friends in Fargo
who will be glad to learn that he is
to engage in the practice for himself
though sorry to have him leave this
cifv
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
HOGS BRING $12.o5
A HUNDRED.

The highest price ever paid in
that market for hogs on the hoof
was on Wednesday ut South ST.
Paul. when two carloads Of hogs
from Watonwan county were sold
at $12.06 a hundred.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
mo RAISE In
| POSTAL RATES
(By Associatad Preas.

(Byt Associated PregB.)
Washington, Feb. 17.-Proposed in
eliminated from the postal bill yester-
day on point of order by Senator
Lodge that they had no place on such n
measure under the senate rules. This
this session for the provisions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
Candidate For commissioner.

OanotuaIe For. commissioner
I hereby announce myself as q
candidate for the office Of city COM
missioner, and IL elected will serve the
city faithfully to the best of my abili-
ty.
J. J. Jordan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-17
INCINERAIOR ASH Is
VALUABLE FERTILIZER
City to Establish Sidelins in Sale OF
Product of New Garbage Plant.

City Auditor A. r. Watkins is COM
municating with the nurseries and
greenhouses of the city at the instiga-
ton of the city commission asking for
bids on the sale of the ashes from the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-03
DELHI.

VIM. Kepello of Onawa is spending a
few days at the Perkins home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnston of
Storm Lake and Rev. l.. Letters of
Extra were guests Christmas day at
the Davis Brown home.
Mrs. South Of Dakota visited Mrs.
M. G. Albrook last week.
Jack Pulver who has been working
at Stanley the past summer, is home
for the holidays.
Mrs. Oscar Simons is visiting her
people in Des Moines.
Frank Albrook of Ames visited al
home here last week
Mrs Will Manson has been at Mar
shalltown to visit her father, Sam Yes
sey, who is in the Soldiers home.
Royal Furman spent last week at
his home in Troy Mills.
Mrs. e. Hartman fell on the ice on
Thursday and broke her limb near
the hip. Her friends hope she may
soon recover from her serious acci-
dent.
There will be meeting of the Mems
of the M. e. church on
evening, January Sth. Re
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AT THE PLAZA.

Thursday, January 4.-William Rus
sell, in The Love Hermit. -
Friday. January 5th--DeWolf Hop
per, in Casey at the Bat.
Saturday, January 6th-Comedy Mite
Laugh Looseners, Mirth Makers, Joy
Jugglers, Gloom Grabbers, Sorrow
Slammers and Sadness Squelchers.
Sunday, January Clifford Bruce
and Dorothy Green, in The Devil at
His Elbow. -.. ...
Monday, January Sth-Blanche
Sweet in Thousand Dollar Hus-
band.
Tuesday, January 9th-Fannie Ward,
in The Gutter Magdalene.
Wednesday, January 10th Charles
Ray, in the The Deserter.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-03

freshments will be served after the
their relatives in Delhi and vicinity
The Foreign Missionary society will
meet Thursday afternoon, January 4
with Mrs. J. P. Sloan.
Mrs. George Furman and Fern Wis
tied at Troy Mills on Christmas day.
The funeral Of Mrs. Samuel Allison
of Des Moines was held in the M. E
church at this place Thursday at
1890 a. m. Mrs Allison's maiden
name was Rachel Bell, and she was
Ia native of Ohio. She was married to
Samuel Allison in 1854, and they came
Delaware county Immediately after
their marriage. They settled on a
large tract of land now known as the
Allison farm.
Mrs. Allison is survived by her sons
William Of Houston, Texas; and John
nd Emmert of Kansas City and by two
daughters, Ella and Alice of Des
Moines. They moved from the. coun-
ty several years ago, but many friends
remember Mrs. Allison and are griev-
ed at her passing away.
All of her children were here to
attend the funeral of their mother. In
terment was made in Evergreen GEM
etery.
Will Campbell, James McElmeel
and John Dalrymple of Hopkinton at
tended the funeral Of Mrs. Allison on
Thursday. tRisis
Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Smith had hap
py reunion at their home in Delhi on
Christmas day, when all the members
of their family to the number of SO
gathered at home for the day. There
are eleven children, eight of whom are
married, and it is considered quite
remarkable that all, with the grand
children, were enabled to be present.
Martin, who has been serving with
Company H, on the Mexican border,
was granted furlough when the reg
iment reached Des Moines, so that he
meeting.
J. w. Hartman has been appointed
assessor in place Of J. B. Clark, who
i ; {. " Il r ~ y. = 4.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-03
NO SMALL CHANGE THERE.

The rumor is current and credited
in well informed circles in Dubuque,
that one of its largest business con-
Germs has been plundered by an en-
ployee to the tune Of over fifty thou
sand dollars. With the Kinene fail
ure' fresh in mind and two ex-bank
employees doing time. in the peniten-
tiary for recently relieving one Of it's
banks of over twenty-five thousand
dollars, Dubuque bids fair to acquire
the financial reputation of being a
no mans land where subterranian
mining operations continue incessant-
ly and explosions occur with period
ical regularity.
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resigned the position.

Mr.. and Mrs. George Kerten of
Hanley, Sask,, Canada, are visiting
might spend Christmas at home, but
was compelled to return Immediately
to remain at Fort Des Moines until the
Company is mustered out, which will
be in a few days. Mrs. Smith is ill,
and mas been confined to her bed for
some weeks but her daughter prepar-
ed the dinner. which was a very de-.
licious one. l.,
The Delhi w. R. C. of which Mrs.
Smith is a member, sent her large
bouquet Of carnations. It was most
enjoya BILE day for all concerned. ~
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-01-03
EDGEWOOD.

Mr. Warren Shower is down from
Fayette spending a week at home.
Irve Harris spent Monday in Straw
berry Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Smith and little
son were over from Oelwein spend
ing the Holidays with relatives.
Mrs. Agnes Smith of Strawberry
Point spent Christmas with her daugh-
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RaNfist.

All the usual services. Preaching
Sunday morning and evening. Sunday
school at IL m. All the children want
to be present the first Sunday of the
New Year. All members and friends
desired in these services to make
good beginning of the year. l
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Christian Science.

The Christian Science society holds
services at the public library every
Sunday morning at 1890. Subject
God" Sunday school at 11:45.
The public is cordially invited to at
end the services. liz.
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Presbyterian.

Sabbath morning worship at 1890.
Sermon theme-"What Shall Be the
Aim Of Our Church This Year?"
Sabbath school at HAS; Junior C.
E. at 400 p. M, c. E. at $50. Evening
service at 1880. Subject" Has My
Bible Message for 1912"
Prayer Meeting Thursday at 1880
|p. m.
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/ WANTED.

A. good steady, gntlmanly sales
man to handle Wards Wagon in
Delaware County. No experience
needed. for full particulars write
promptly to DR.. Wards Medical Com
pany, Winona, Mimi. Established in
1856. sos
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United Brethren.

Mrs. Nella B. Naly, Pastor.
Thursday night prayer meetingk at
he parsonage at 1880.
l.. A. S. Friday, January 9Th at the
home of Mrs. Huntsinger's.
Sunday, January 7th. AS the pastor
will be absent holding evangelistic
services at Ventura, there will be no
regular preaching services. 10:30 a
class meeting led by the class leader.
1880 Sunday school; 800 Junior C.
E., Ralph Alcock, leader. No services
n the evening.