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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
as the work is broadened into the new

as the work is broadened into the new
er communities.
1t interested me to look over some
of the items in the annual reports that
are sent each year to the national I: M.
q A. committee in New York city. This
report showed that 217 persons were
working on various commttees so or
, In the gymnasium S91 different per-
sons participated in the various physic-
al events. Physical examinations were
given to sixty a,n,ates snS were or
The 7. NJ. C. A. owns its own sum
mer camp, where thirty-elght boys
were given the time OF fas ssesr tss
lao students in practical studies OF
men who work in the daytime. In tho
direct religious work, twenty-five men
and boys volunteered persona . ss[vice
students In short term studies, Whiie
forty-two religious meetings were held.
the attendance at all religious services
totaling 6,573 persons.
THE officers records show that some
400 members were served during the
wear. 1t is estimated that fully double
that number of outsiders, mostly tran
sient visitors are benefciaries, more or
less. of the Y. M. C. As helpIul acllEi-
The doors of it's big building are never
locked, for night janitor is always on
duty. receiving and caring Tor relloWs
who reach Fargo on the late trains. Its
electric sign blazes out its warm we4-
come, usually up to the midnight hour;
During my last night tour, l asked
a young fellow: Say. brother, what
aid Won do before you had the Y. M. c.
a. to go tor His reply was character
istic: 'Tt's been so long I've forgot
ten. but can tell you straight. don't
know what we fellows would 90 II we
didn't have the ~ to go to-"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
WAR ACTIVITIES
IN AFRICA
fRy Associated Press.l

London. JAN 23.-British troops in
their efforts to surround thel German
forces in German East Africa are
making considerable progress, accord
ing to a statement issued yesterday by
the British official press bureau. The
announcement reads: East Africa
Considerable progress has been made
by all our columns engaged in the en-
circling movement on the lower Ruff
river and delta. From the north and
south we entered the delta near
Pemba and at Mohoro respectively.
Further west a strong enemy force
was dislodged from the area north of
delta and which was located on the
south bank Of the river near
Mpanganya.
Further west our troops, who eff
fected a difficult crossing near
Kibambawe are moving east and south
in pursuit OF enemy attachments.
AT Myakisiki, east of Kibambawe,
the enemy abandoned hospital In
which were sixteen whites and 200
natives, mostly wounded.
South OF Kibambawe on the tracks
leading south toward Madaba and
Kitope, the enemy opposed strong rear
guard resistance, but were driven from
their positions After fighting all day
the enemy is now in hurried retreat.
The Kitschi hills are being clear
ed by our forces advancing from
Kilwa, the enemy being forced north
to gain the tracks leading southwark
to their general line of retirement.
SIN the western area Brigadier
General Northey's columns have
driven the enemy from the high
ground east OF Lupembe and Are
pursuing him towards Mahenge.
Another column is pushing to the
southeast in pursuit of enemy detach-
ments which turned to the south. We
seized the bridge over the Rude river
at NaIawis and engaged the retreat
ing enemy force at 1finga. co-operat-
ing with third column advancing
northwards from Songea.''
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
News From Sportdom
Commercial League.

Games Tonight. ..
Grand alleys: Grands VS.. Hendrick-
son & Eggum.
Nestor alleys: Pirie Co. VS. Carlisle
& Bristol.
Last Nights Game.
Gap" Madison's Prize crew had lit
tie trouble taking three straight from
Steve Germans pipemen on the Nes-
tor alleys last night. The three game
-morgin of the caterers was 522 pins.
With two regulars out of the lineup,
Boss German couldn't get his machine
going. First the carburetor went on
the hummer then two Of the tires
blew up. and then. to cap the climax,
the blame thing" ran out of gaso-
line. AS result "the wagon wasn't
even a close second. -#
High score honors vent to lIaMayo
with count of 225 in his second
game. Dougherty was next with 213.
Dougherty with 211. 0'Day with 2O7
and Richards with 1879 were other high
pins. The hitting IF Richards and
Dougherty was - feature. The score:
Crane q nnI,.,aN
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
Baseball Committee
and Commercial Club
Call Fans Meeting

of
baseball
possibility
Northern league club in 1917 8 p
ahead without enough interest make the
Tuesday notbe set anst
will be is out.
vs. Grand Forks May In. 4 a a
be
the
with playing who a
Mnot Winnipeg 'aEa -
to
league at ALL 8. H.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
LEES BUSTERS TAKE
THREE FROM ROADSTERS

Two teams, recruited from en-
ployees OF the local branch or the
Ford Motor Co., and captainc1 by
Messrs. Lee and Overly, bowled q
match game on the Nestor alleys last
night, Lees busters taking three
straight.
1t wasn't a match to see which was
the champion team, but rather one of
the good fellow, get-together clashes.
Anyway. everyone of the fellows got
his moneys worth.
The feature of the game, that is in
the hitting line, was the work OF Jack
Hurley, Hurley, himself, admitting 1t.
His scores of 221 and 206 went for
first and second high, and then some.
Olson with q count OF 159 was Jacks
closest rival for score honors.
The teams may get together again
in the near future. The score:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
CLEVELAND BOSS SIGNS
COMPACT With BREWERS
Agreement Signed Provides Indians
Z Will Get All Material Developed by
Milwaukee I'm Next Three Years.
DIV Associated Press.l

Milwaukee, Jan. 24-Pres. Al Timme,
OF the Milwaukee American associa--
ton, and James G. Dunn, president of
the Cleveland Americans, have signed
that Cleveland should have first cali
on the present material of the Milwau-
kee club. and any player whom Danny
Shay, manager OF the Brewers, devel-
ops in the next three years.
Three Cleveland players already have
been turned over to Milwaukee. They
are Catcher Henry DeBerry, Infieldsr
Walter Barbara and Outflelder Danny
Moeller. Mueller was released OUT
right, but string was tied to the 9TH
er two.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
WANT STADIUM
Agitation started at Ohio University-
Alumni Said to BE Interested.
(Bv Associated Press.)

Columbus, O., Jan. 24.--Agitation for
the erection of anew athletic stadium
has been started at the Ohio State uni
'yersity: Prof: THOMAS =: French, OF
has provided plans for modern con-
crete stadium, with seating capacity
of $4,000. 1t is modelled after the Uni
versity of Chicago stadium, parts OF
which have been constructed.
According to the plans, a concrete
stand, with seating capacity of $4,000,
would be erected and as more funds
become available, a similar stand would
be built on the opposite side of the
field. Then stands would be erected
at both ends.
The plans also provide for a quarter
mile running track, with a 220-yard
would be used for baseball. The alumni
are reported to be much interested in
the proposal, and are discussing plans
to subscribe funds to start the project.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
Paradise Found.

New York Times: Perhaps the Sioux
Falls Press is indiscreet in divulging
a, fact the publication of which may
bring a, multitude of immigrants into
south Dakota and turn to lead the
golden fortune and felicity there
Astounding.
.sFor so cents fairly good meal
can be obtained at any first-class
American plan hotel in this part or
the country.
"A fairly good meal" is a phrase
wherein the rare art of understate-
ment shines. They are robust eaters,
the South Dakotans. They are health
Ter than health, children of the open,
lusty trenchermen. A South Dakota
fairly good meal must be enough for
at least two and a half sedentary
fasteners. Fifty cents is not even
q fairly good tip after sparing meal
in some less favored regions. South
Dakota is d part of that great agri-
cultural realm which the late Colonel
Pat Donnan loved to call the banana
belt. If a little euphemistic in regard
to climate, the name fits land Of
plenty. Island OF cheapness In a con-
tinent that stares and swears at the
cost OF its provender. South Dakota
deserves veneration and will get envy.
An island that will be flooded all too
soon.
= ~ M y - 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
4 Touch o sunday vanIty.

Nebraska state Journal: Billy Sun
day is not without some earthly vanity,
being eminently human. as has long
been apparent. He shouted at his Bos-
ton audience: Il suppose some OF you
come here to see me-to see what
look like. But / can tell you folks in
Boston you haven't anything on me-
I'm as good as you are; Ii YOU do live
in Boston / was born between the corn
rows but my grandfather fought in the
revolution and he was a third cousin Of
General Grant Yes alr!P
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
STRIKE TALK
NOT WORRYING
White BOSS
Has Twenty-one Players
Signed for 1917-Russell
Last to Come In
DIV Associated Press.)

Chicago, Jan. 24.-Albert "Reb" Rus
sell, a pitcher with the Chicago Amer
leans, has signed a 1917 contract, 1t
was announced last night. q
Talk Of a strike Is not worrying
me-" President Comiskey said. 81 am
having no trouble in signing my play
ers."
Russell is the twenty-flrsts member of
the club to come to terms.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
REFLECT DEvEREAUx.

Atlanta. Ca Jan. 24.-H. K. Dew
'ereaux OF ThomasviIle, Ga, was eel
ected president of the Grand Circuit
at the closing session here today of
the annual meeting Of stewards.
e. w. Swisher of Columbus, O., was
elected vice president, succeeding A.
A. Schantz, of Detroit, and. w. H.
kinnan Of Cleveland was elected seq
rotary, succeeding H. j. Cline of
Cleveland. 1910 g.-3$'' a.. - 7'-. -
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
g. w. MURPHY SUES
Former Owner Of Cubs Wants Park
Rent, Alleged Overdue. -

Chicago. Jan. 24.-Charles w. Muir
ply. former owner Of the Chicago Ma
tional league baseball club. yesterday
sued the present owners for $4,000
rent, which, it is alleged. is overdue
on the west side grounds, owned by
Mr.. Murphy. The club grounds are
now on the north side.
The suit. which was filed in the mu-
nicipal court, asks. for. $4,000 in adj
dition to cover attorneys fees, and
other costs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
INDIANS SIGN DEARpoRFF.
(By Associated press1

Iowa City, Ia, Jan. 24.-"Lefty"
Dearborn. a member of the Iowa State
university baseball team has been
signed by the Cleveland Americans.
Maurice Kent, the coach at the uni
versity, said that Dearborn is one of
the best pitchers ever developed at
Iowa. Dearborn is said to class above
the average pitcher as hitter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
COGSWELL WINS
Takes Lansford, 8. o., High Into
Camp by 35 to IS Score.

Cogswell, N. D., Jan. 24.-The Cogs-
well high school basketball team was
an easy winner over the Langford, 8.
D., high school. IS to Is. The game
was rough, about thirty-five fouls be-
ing called on both teams.
Cogswell led, IL to 10, at the end of
the first half, but tore into the South
Dakotans in the second half, scoring
twenty.four points to five for the
Langford quintet. Smith, center, and
Davenport, guard. were not in the
Cogswell lineup after the first few
minutes of play.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
FORM NEW ASSOCIATION.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 24.-To
promote interest in minor sports, a
new athletic association has been or
gained at the University of Mime
sofa, which will control swimming,
soccer, hockey, wrestling and gym
nastic competition. The board of ath-
charge of all university sports, will
continue to control football, basket
ball, track and tennis contests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
EIGHT YEAR OLD HELPs.

/ like to take the grown-up broom
And clean spiclS-span our diningroom
No dirt can hide behind the door
When mother lets we sweep the door.
With rolled-up sleeves and busting cap
/ rush downstairs tap-tap-a-tap
Forgetting dolls and Teddy bears.
When mother let's me dust the chairs.
The sheets fix exactly right,
And shake the pillows soft and light.
smooth and smooth the nice, white
spread
When mother let's me make the bed.
Dear me. Just think! I'm only eight.
don't know how I'll ever wait
Until that great.Pgrand day--oh, my!
When mother let's me bake pie!
Anne Porter.
For state news read The forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
RuTLER MAY NOT RETURN.
ffsv Aasocfatad Fsraesa

Lansing. Mich. Jan. 24-Charles
BHtser. one of the best fullbac1s Mich
Igan Agricultural college ever has
had, has left college. and probably
viii not return next fall. His depar-
ture is considered severe blow to the
eleven, particularly I'm view of the fact
chat Freddie Jacks, another backfield
man, may not return.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
CRAWFORD INJURED
on PASADENA TRACK
Well Known Motorcycle Speeder Was
Going 101 MlIes an Hour When
Tire Exploded.

Bob" Crawford, motorcycle racer.
who rode here at the North Dakota
State fair. holder OF the northwest
record for q mile, was injured on
Pasadena. Cal, track when q tire on
his machine exploded, according to
word received here by Speed" john
son and Shorty" Thompson, local
riders.
Details of the accident are not
known. Crawford was hitting 1O1
miles an hour at the time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
NOT FOR OSCAR
Detroit Catcher Couldn't See Good in
Players Frat, So Quit IL.
(By Associated Press

10y ABSUCIdIGu EEVBs.y
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 24.-Oscar Stan
age, the Detroit catcher, is one ball
player who seemingly is not in favor of
a strike by the Baseball Players fra
ternity. Stanage recently signed his
1917 contract and at the same time an
that he has resigned from the
fraternity.
II quit the fraternity because /
see what good 1t was doing
me-" said Stanage.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
Some OF Best Known
Athletes Are Enthusiastic
Followers Of Trapshootinu.
(By Associated Press.l

ST., Louis, Mo-, Jan. 24,-Trapshoot-
Ing has numbered among its ranks
some OF the best known present day
baseball players. Among the enthusi-
astic followers of the sport are Honus
Wagner, OF the Pittsburgh Nationals;
big Chief Bender, the Indian, Christy
Mathewson, manager Of the Cincin-
natl Nationals and Tyrus Cobb, the
Detroit star.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
LARRY oHAPPELLE SIGNS.

Boston, Jan. 24.--The signed contract
of Larry Chappelle, an outhelder. was
received at headquarters of the Boston
National league baseball club yester-
day. Business Manager Walter p. Hap
good stated that six members of the
team were now under contract for next
session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24
FARGO COLLEGE
PREPS DEFEAT
MOORHEAD HIGH
Tight, Hard Fought Battle
Results-Final Score
is IL to Il.

The Fargo college preps' basketball
team defeated the Moorhead high
school quint lin an exciting, close and
hard fought contest in the Fargo COL
lego gymnasium last night. The final
score waG IL to IL.
The props had an II to, lead at the
end of the first half, and despite the eff
forts of the eastsiders, maintained
their slight margin to the end
The work OF Johnson and Welsh for
Moorhead, and Bangs and Barosky for
the props featured.
The lineups, and summary:
Moorhead Pos. Props.
Johnson (. Bangs
Horn raas T. Hodge
Welsh C. Baker
Rufer &. Graham
Gates e.. PIP BaroSky
Substitutions: Observation-Disclosures
for Horn. Preps--Engerud for Bangs,
Boerth for Baker. Whitmeyer for Bar
osky. zErr -.Ea
Field baskets: johnson e, welsh 1,
Gates 1, Bangs 1, Hodge 3, Boerth J.,
Graham !.
Free throws: johnson 4, Bangs s. t
Time OF halves: Twenty minutes.
Referee: Pete Tierney.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24

Field goals-Cole, s; Finch, s.;
Smith. q; Knobs, 3 C. Townsend, 2;
johnson, /; Davenport, 1; Foul goals
johnson, 8; Davenport, q; Knobs, /.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-24

a. &C neNs Feaa &c F0rum.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
CITY COUNCIL MET
MONDAY EVENING
REGULAR SESSION

The city Council met in regular
so.s,on uora.v n, m An mann.
perS p'eS'"'' "'""''' VI '"'' "''''
ing read and approved ordinance
relating to the keeping Of the flre
hail. An ordinance wiN read and
ona,iy ,asod ,,o,,l,, wes, erd of oak
''''''
The snyder s'snai was ueS'sn"''
ed as oliiclai city paper. Mollon oa,.
ried ins'ructins the wy ""lanu''
to request manager henAe" VI '"'
snyder Ice q L'sn' company W
muhle'he eSh"us' pipe "' '"' "s"'
plant
Alderman D. NJ nan"'s'o' ",
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
COLORADO EDITOR
SU|C|DEDTHURSDAY

The following news item was sent
out from Colorado on Thursday Of
last week. "Dr A. H. Weston, edl-
tor Of the Colorado Record, was
missed from his room In the Whip
key home here this morning and a
searching party was ,organlzed'
Some time later he was found asleep
under tree about a mile an a half
northeast of town and was awaken
ed by the searchers.
As the party started back to town
DR.. Weston drew a pistol and before
anyone could prevent IT, shot him
self In the head His condition if
critical at this time Is p. m.
A later report says he died late
Thursday evening and was buried
Friday.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
Ramsey Home burned

The home OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. n.
Ramsey in the northeast part ofiown
was destroyed by FIRE about s o'clock
Tuesday night. The entire build.
ing and practically all the house
hold goods were swept up in flames
It was a well built FIVE room house.
Allpremises nicely improved and the
home was well furnished. The origin
Of the Gre is not known II is under
stood that Mr. Ramsey had lnsur-
ance In the sum Of $500.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24

Oscar Jones Jim Fondy and Hen
ry Brlce held the election here Tues
day on constitutional amendment
to permit special taxation for the
reclamation Of waste land in Tex
as. Texas people are slow to vote for
changes In the State Constitution
ana usually take but little interest
In measure OF that kind. An cleo
tlon for a single amendment except
upon very live proposition gets
but little popular notice. In this
election Tuesday there were o..ly SO
votes polled, % for the amendment
and against 1t
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
GOOD MEETING HELD LAST
WEEK AT CAMP SPRINGS

Rev W. H. Sims spent last week
in a revival meeting at Camp Springs
closing out last Sunday night.
There we're fifteen additions to the
Baptist church. twelve by exper-
ience and baptism. There were
others converted who have not yet
united with any church. Bro. Sims
says there was fine rain fell there
Sunday evening. The Camp Springs
church on last Saturday called Rev.
A. J. Leach OF Snyder for pastor.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
TOTAL TAX RATE IL
ONE DOLLAR AND TEN CENTS

In dgurlng up the total tax rate
lastweek the Signal used the 80
cents State rate and the County rate
as fixed by the Commissioners and
footed It up so cents. but @. II.
Leath says that there is another item
of 20 cents and Of i've cents max
ing the totalSl.iO on each 500.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
Joe Cation to Open
Business at Rule

The signal learns that Mr. aud
Mrs. Joe Cation Of the Caton-Dodson
Big Store are arranging to move to
Rule. Texas TO establish a mercan-
tile business. The Big Store will
look incomplete without them there
but we predict for them success
ful career In their new home. They
have been valuable part Of sny-
der a long time and nobody has more
personal friends than they,
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24

Judge W. s Adamson returned
Saturday from Austin. lie went there
with other county judges to confer
with Gov. Ferguson about leglsla.
tive relief Of the drouth stricken
country. Judge Adamson drew a bill
for a million dollar appropriation.
0avernor Ferguson submitted the
matter and the Senate Immediately
went to work omit
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1917-08-24
MUST
TELL WHERE He
GOT THE $4,000

II seems to have become known to
the Investigators OF Governor Fer
'guaon that he had recently come In
possession OF s150.OOO. and natur-
ally the committee wanted to know
something OF how he got II. Fol-
lowing is an extract from the Gov
ornors testimony;
Borrowed Large Sums
you stated that you have been
required to borrow large sums from
your friends because Of these trans
actions. From what friends did you
get these funds7"
81 got that money at time when
II meant bankruptcy to me II did
MT get IT, The banks had refused to
lend me because OF the notoriety CIV
on my private affairs here in that In
vcstlgation. They said It might be
good. but they didn't want a discus
sion of that kind over paper There
| was, with an estate had worked
a lifetime for, like dog. and not
outof debt; perfectly good, but be-
cause Of this notonety, II looked
like II would have to 30 on the
rocks unless ! could get sl5O.OOO. ]
went to my friends and presented
the situation, and they said we Will
let you have this money II you Will
give your word that you won't let
us be known In this transaction. !
gave my word, and | expect to keep
II. II the price Is the Governors Of
flee. II must be Then I must suf-
Ter with all due respect to this COM
-uiviee and everybody else ! cant dis
Close the names Of the parties got
this money FROM"
We'll, we viii pass that for HE
present" said Mr.. Crane. This mon
ey was paid to you here In curency9"
Eyes. at different times"
I'm April, $4,000 was paid to you
in cash. and another payment Of
ss5 900 in cash was deposited in the
Temple State Bank7"
eyes"
why did you receive In cash
instead Of checks?"
For the very reason have stated
that those parties didn't want to be
known In this transaction"
at was all brought to you in Aus
tin In currency"
Some OF II was
Declines to Answer Questions
"You decline to answer from
whom you received sl5O.OOO in cur
rency?"
Eyes, sir; II was a little more
than that"
"a little more than sl5O,OOO. You
decline to say how many people
paid It to you?"
"Yes, SIR"
"You decline TO say who they
we're and where they llved7"
ITO make my meaning clear, | am
not going to tell you anything about
II. However, In order that whisper
ing will stop. | will tell you that It
was not from anybody that want
ed school located"
From a reading Of the questions
andanswers going before this bit Of
testimony. there appears nothing to
Indicate a suspicion that the money
was furnished to clnch a school. and
the Governors remark was believed
TO be significant At any rate the
House Committee felt that they
ought TO know from what source he
got the big lift at that particular
time. and a message from Judge filg-
gins received here Wednesday says:
"A. big debate on proposition to COM
pei Ferguson to tell from whom he
got the money. Just closed and the
Chairman ruled that he must tell
IT.