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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

Statement of the Ownership, Manage
ment, Circulation, ETC., Required
ny the Act OF Congress
of August -, 1912,
OF The Fargo Forum, published every
evening except Sunday, at Fargo, N.
D., for October LIST, 1917.
State of North Dakota, County of
Cass, SIS.
Before me, Notary Public, in and
for the State and County aforesaid,
having been duly sworn according to
law, deposes and says that he is the
Publisher of The Fargo Forum and
Daily Republican, and that the fol-
lowing Is, to the best of his knowl-
edge and belief, true statement of
the ownership, management, etc, of
the aforesaid publication for the date
shown in the above caption, required
by the Act of August "a, 1912, embod-
led in section 443, Postal Laws ana
of this form, to-wit:
/. That the names and addresses
of the publisher, editor, managing edi-
tor, and business managers are:
Publisher, N. b. Black, Fargo.
Editor. j. e. Rockwell, Fargo.
Managing Editor, II. d. Paulson,
Fargo.
Business Manager. N. B. Black.
Fargo. E
owners, or, If a corporation, give its
name and the names and addresses OF
stockholders owning or holding ! per
cent or more of the total amount of
stock.) ~ ....
Forum publishing Company.
N. b. Black, Fargo.
Jennie G.. Black, Fargo. %sN
Norman d. Black, Grand Forks.
j. =. Rockwell, Fargo.
H. d. Paulson, Fargo.
& That fhA known h0n6hnlGAFE
mortgages, and other security hold
ers owning or holding l per cent or
more of total amount of bonds, mort
cages, or other securities are:
Dakota Trust Company, mortgages.
4. That the two paragraphs next
above, giving the names of the own
ers, stockholders, and security hold
ers, If any, contain not only the list
of stockholders and security holders
as they appear upon the books of the
company but also, in cases where the
stakeholder or security holder ap-
pears upon the books of the company
as trustee or in any other fiduciary
relation. the name of the person or
corporation for whom such trustee is
acting, is given; also that the saiu
two paragraphs contain statements
embracing atlantis full knowledge
and belief as to the circumstances and
and security holders who do not ap-
pear upon the books of the company
as trustees, hold stock and securities
in a capacity other than that of a
bona fide owner: and this affiant has
no reason to believe that any other
person, association, or corporation
has any interest direct or indirect in
the said. stock, bonds, or other securi-
ties than as so stated by him.
s. That the average number of
copies of each issue of this puhlica-
ton sold or distributed. through the
mails or otherwise, to PAID subscrib-
ers during the six months preceding
the date shown above is 12,112.
N. B. BLACK,
Publisher.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this LIST day OF October, 1917.
(Seal) A. H. SCHUMACHER.
(My commission expires Sept. IL,
1919
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
Gopher Folk
GiUe Fruit
To NJ D. Men

Albert Lea, Mimi, Oct. 1.-St.
Paul gave every member OF the
first three North Dakota troop
trains a package of cigarets and
fruit Sunday. Albert Lea on
Sunday afternoon turned out a
crowd OF 5000, when the First
regiment band gave a concert.
and the troops drilled for exer-
else. 1t is expected to reach
Camp Greene Wednesday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
THE FUND TO-DAY.

II have two boys in the service of
Uncle SAM" writes w. C. Laizure,
Omak. Wash. former Fargo resi-
dent. to the "baccy" fund editor.
Both were born and brought up in
Fargo, and both are graduates Of the
Fargo high school. Dallas c. Laizure
is a lieutenant in the United States
navy, and Jerome Laizure is in the
aviation corps.
II am a G.. A. r. man. and belong
to the John f. Reynolds post of
Fargo. / know how the 'Sammies'
will appreciate good American to-
bacco"
Mr.. Laizure is right, and he is one
of the thousands Of American faith
ers, who served through the Civil
war. and knows what a Godsend IA
miliar tobacco Is to man in war
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
Plan Organization of City
To Canvass Women as Aides
In Nation Wide War Work

will be named, and they probably
will meet Wednesday afternoon.
The service campaign is under
the direction of the wornen's
committee, National Council Of
Defense In other cities Il has
been well received, and has at
tracted widespread attention.
A complete statement of the
purposes of the signing up cam
paign will be made by the COM
mittee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
TO DECIDE FATE OF
COLLEGE WEDNESDAY

The fate of Fargo college will be
decided at a meeting of directors and
incorporators to be held in Fargo at
3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, it
has been announced.
Rumor has 1t. in view of the finan-
cial condition, that the college will
be closed at the end of the first
semester,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
HONOR STIMMEL

Smith Stimmel, Fargo, veteran OF
the Civil war, only surviving member
Of President Abraham Lincoln's per-
sonal body guard, has been notified
that he has been appointed judge adj
vocate general by COMMANDMENTS
the Republic.
Judge advocate general lis one 81
the highest appoiptive honora OF the
%. A r.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

MEN OF STATE
TO CONFER HERE

H. H. wooledge, Fargo, North Da-
kota chairman of four-minute men,
has called a state conference of four
minute men to be held in the Fargo
Commercial club rooms at 10 o'clock
Friday morning, Oct. 5.
Don r. Cotton, ST. Paul, division
chairman of the department of pub
lie information, Washington, D. c.,
will make an address. A series of
four minute talks will be drafted.
There are SIS units of minute
speakers in the state. One hundred
to $50 delegates are expected to at
tend the meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
DOMESTIC DISCORD
HELD RESPONSIBLE

Domestic disagreements, that can
be settled only between husband and
wife, are responsible for the disap-
pearance of Mrs. Roy Walker, II,
who has been missing since last
Wednesday, Fargo police said today.
The police believe that Mrs. Walk
err is in hiding in Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
FLETCHER TAKES CHARGE
OF HEUBST DEPARTMENT

A. d. Fletcher, of Mankato, Mimi,
with the Geo. e. Brett company Of
that city for some time, has arrived
in Fargo to take the management of
the first floor of the Herbst store,
succeeding w. G.. Burleson, who has
gone to Camp Dodge. Mr.. Fletcher
is thoroughly fitted for his work
here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
MORE THAN 100 ENROLL
AT A. c. this MORNING

Enrolment for the 1s17-1s year al
the North Dakota Agricultural COL
lege will exceed that of 1851, A.
H. PARROT, registrar, said this after
noon.
The enrolment this morning, the
first day, passed the 100 mark, and
indications are that this afternoon
will double that figure.
Tuesday will also be registration
day, and class work will start We'd
nesday morning. Registration will
continue through the week, and prob
said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

Mrs. G. E. Nugent, Fargo,
chairman for the city organiza-
ton that is being created to
make a canvass of the women of
Fargo to enlist all in the ma
tons war service campaign,
will adopt a local organization
plan similar to that maintained
by the Red Cross.
Twenty-seven district chairmen,
in charge of the circulation Of
cards in each of the districts,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
MIxUP CAUSES MURDER.

Minot, n. D.. Oct. Sam Dazell,
local drayman, was shot and killed
Saturday evening, Elmer c. Crowell
driver of the parcel post delivery he
ing accused of the crime. The men
quarreled over a traffic miXup earlier
in the day. Dazell is survived by
his wife and three children.
Tire accused man came here three
months ago from Virginia.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
QUITS FORCE.

officer Jack Milligan, for five
years on the aF'rgo police force
years on the Fargo police force
the city, handed in his resigna-
ton to Chief of Police Louis
Dahlgren this afternoon, and
asks that it take effect Wednes-
day morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
Excellent Laxative
For Elderly People

A We PASS the prime O. lie the
various organs OF the BODY ngy9
a, tendency TO weaken eBpec1sILlsy
The boweis. Regularity In THIS
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- GOOD health that ola 1oASa
should be very careful 20 aVoa91
Sfomach waste in the bowels occs-
Hioua dizziness, headache5 o1opes1-
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aSmpIa laxative herbs with pepsAAs
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naTme o. Br. 0aldweL'g Syrup kep-
gin. &c costs only atty cents 8
bottle, In mild In Its 9ctAons does
not nrlpo or stTa1ns ana nEan8e So
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4a4mea free OF charge hy W1AtA5le
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

committee In charge Of the new
Liberty Loan campaign in the Ninth
federal reserve district today opened
a series Of conferences which VIII
continue through the week. A speak
ing program to be carried out in
eevry community Of the district next
week is one of the plans being work
ed out. The districts quota Is S17b.-
000.000
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
LODGE NOTICES

Jno. L. Loveder, H. P: The Royal
Arch degree will be conferred by
Keystone chapter, r A. NJ. this
Monday evening at 1880 o'clock.
The Scottish Rite will meet
Wednesday night. Election OF officers
in Rose Croix. s. ]. Hill. secretary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
COUNTY BOARD MEETS.

The county board Of commission
ers opened its quarterly meeting this
morning, adjourning this afternoon to
look into bridge matters in the
vicinity of Kindred.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

Mrs. &C. ]. Lord. of cando. N D.. ar
rived in Fargo the latter part Of the
weak and made . brief visit with
Fargo friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01

ContInued From rage One.
such sums as may be necessary for
expenses, be invested in the second
issue OF Liberty bonds.
Minneapolis Begins Work.
Minneapolis. Mimi. Oct. /. - The
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FURNISHED ROOM for rent. Phone
32s2.
LOST-Shoe foY right foot, between
9Th Ave. and Broadway. Return TO
S07 Oak st. or Forum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-10-01
big DRIVE FOR SECOND
LIBERTY LOAN Is ON

Continued From rage One.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
ROUTINE WORK OF
STREET Department

The Diamond State Telephone Com
pany was granted permission by the
Street and Sewer Department this
morning 20 open the street beds at
various locations on Market, Wash
lngton. Maryland avenue. King, Front,
Thirty-nrst. rhirty-third, and Thirty
SIKH streets. for the purpose Of put
tins IA man-holes and laying conduiis.
In most OF these cases the excavation
win be a small matter. Pole lines for
United States Government use was
given as one reason for the petition.
Communications from the Board Of
Health asked for a now sewer at
Liberia street. the construction OF
which has already been. ordered, and
a new sewer In Minors court 1ih
hoard ordered this sewer constructed
on the understanding that the owner
Of the property Will pay costs, as It Is
private court. The owner has al
ready expressed willingness 10 do so.
The Board Of Health also asked that
tho Street and Sewer Department ili
the bed Of Moore street -rsHH
tho street department will do under ths
Undertaking that property ownei, Co. ~
not hold the department responsible Tor
damage from any overflow resulting
from filing Of the utrcct bed natural
drainage conditions there making such
q result possible.
J. b. Oberly asked permissionito build
now front. planned an has proper y
NJ Nos. 007 200 Orange street. flush with
the fronts Of the properties ADJOINING.
on either side. Investigation showed
these properties vert ! 81 inches and
1 IS Of an inch respectively beyond tho
building line. Mr.. Oberly's petition WA
consequently refused on the ground che
city had no right TO allow new errors
because old ones had been made. and
that snch permission would establish q
bad precedent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
TO REGULATE Speed
Of CITY TROLLEYS
Action FOrecasted After
Avenue Residents Com
plain of Flat Wheels
LONG ANNOYED
BY NIGHT NOISE

The noise Of trolley cars on Delaware
avenue. especially late at night, whicn
is Of such intensity as 20 cause vibra-
tion OF the whole building IN all the
houses and apartment buildings on the
avenue. has stirred Delaware avenue
residents into active complaints. Espe-
cially in the blocks in the vicinity Of
Van Buren, street residents cannot sleep
until after the cars have stopped run
ming.
An unofficial committee, comprising
most of the residents thercabDuts, has
conferred with officials of the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Company
ana viii bring the matter TO the atten-
ton of the Street and Sewer Depart
ment
The noise and vibrations are due 20
worn tracks, fiat wheels. loose trucks
md 10 the speed Of the cars, the resi-
dents say. The traction company has
explained that they have had the new
rails for some time. but II il utterly
impossible for them to get the labor 70
lay new traces or repair ears. Tie
Chester race riots have frightened away
much Of the southern Negro labor.
The thing that can be- done. and that
will help matters considerably, is TO
lessen tho speed Of the cars the resi-
dents say. Finding there is no existing
regulation, the Street and Sewer Depart
ment viii give first and second readings
on next Tuesday 10 a resolution re-
rulating tho speed of trolley cars Even
In the daytime there Is complaint that
avenue cars 60 at speed endangering
pedestrians while Ions suffering resi-
dents say the last avenue cars AZ night
ego the limit"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
Coal TRADE Shows
UTTER CONFUSION
BY The United Press.

L 4
WASHINGTON, Sept. ii.-"Utter con-
fusion" Il is ofilallcly stated, exists In
the coal industry today. Threatened
with shut down OF manufacturing plants
and public utilities. facing famine this
winter In many sections OF the country.
Coal Administrator Garfield wrestled
with the following difficulties:
Two hundred coal operators asking In
creases over the Presidents maximum
prices.
A committee from the United Mine
Workers. headed by John p. White.
asking WACO increase for the 100000
union and non-union bitumlnous min
ers.
italy, South America and Canada de-
handing enormous amounts OF coal TO
keep industries going.
American munltion plants and the
navy requiring unheard OF coal sup
plies.
Thousands OF individual manufactur-
ers ard towns telegraphing for relief
from Threatened shortage. Hundreds
personally visiting priority and coal
administration officials in Washington.
Whole neutrality-suspicious. rubber
glass and csnnlng-fearing shutdown
from lack OF coal. throwing thousands
out Of work.
Miners in many sections working only
half and two thirds OF full time because
OF car shortage.
THE railroads OF the country hav,
broken down the war and the country's
new needs have outgrOwn our rail.
ways" said President White. OF On,
miners union.
Coal administrator Garfield refuses t
| be stampcded.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
HENRY B. M'INTIRE
dies, AGED 73 Years

Henry B. McIntire. a prominent
wilmingtonlan, died at his residence
No 427 North Broome street today
He was in his seventy-third year Mr.
Mcfntlre's wife died several years
ago. Among those who survive him
are three sons, Charles, Edward and
Clifford McIntire. the first two In this
city, and the last named in Penns
grove. Daughters OF Mr. McIntire are
the Misses Mary, Alice. Blanche and
Ella, Mrs Harry Hobbs OF this city,
and Mrs. z. ]. Elliott of Rridgeville.
Mrs. John r. Hyde OF Wilmington ia
q sister.
Mr.. McIntlre was a native Of NIL
mington. lie was at one time chief
engineer % the Water Department
and was prominent In tho Masonic fra
ternity.
The funeral services hsve not yet
been arranged.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
REPORT ASSASSINATION
OF PREMIER EERENSKY
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
STOCKHOLM, Sept. 1.-THE news
paper Aftonbladoi this afternoon print
ed rumOr that Premier Kerensky, OF
Russia, had been killed on Saturday By
a Bolslsevih assassin.
The Iumor reaching Stockholm as
10 Permler Kerensky may have ORR
ginsted from pro-German sources. A
United Press dispatch received today
from William G.. Shepherd, fled from
Petrograd. on Monday, specifically
mentioned the details OF the scene
between Kerensky and NJ. Lvoh, dur
ing which the demand that the gov
eminent be turned over 10 General
KornilOn was made.
Premier Rerensky received wire
less messages from officers and tho
stats OF tue whole Russian Baltic
feet placing themselves at the dis
posal Of the provisional government
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
SD Street Presents.
NEW CITY PROBLEM
Department PowerlesS TO
Make Thoroughfare Pas
sable for Occupants
WILL ASK COUNCIL
{ TO DO SOMETHING

The problem Of what TO do with
Thiriy-third street, between Market and
Washington streets, is a puzzle to the
Street and Sewer Department. The
Rlvervlew Cemetery is.on the south side
and on the north side are a number Of
homes. near Washington and Madison
streets People living there have to
make trolley car connections either Of
Thirty-third and Market streets, or at
the corner Of Washington and Thirtieth
streets. Also there is no sidewalk on
Thirty-third street. The street bed
answers in summer. but In winter,
knee-deep slush or mud make Thirty
third street and Washington street.
from there 10 Thlrtieth, lmpassablp.
Moreover tho city does not own the
street and cannot compel the cemetery
10 put In a sidewalk along is side d.
Also. II a sidewalk were put IN on
either side, without widening tho
street, Il would become too narrow for
trafilc. Again, II the street Is widened
70 will mean acquiring by the city OF
land and houses that are now beyond
the building line, by condemnation pro-
ceedings by the city.
Charles w. Gooding, Jr., representing
the tenants along the street. conferred
with the Street and Sewer Department
this morning regarding the problem.
The board consented TO ask City Coun-
Gil whether they would take up the
matter and acquire the land for widen
ing the street. Another thing the board
Will do Is to oil up Washington street
10 Thirtieth, as soon as Il can. A sug-
I gostion Of temporary clnder-paths was
also made by Mr.. Goodlng, who has
himself given several loads Of material
10 M up Thirty-third street.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
POPE NOW HOPES Fur
Peace IN EARLY SPRING
Ky JOHN HEARLEY.
Omitted Press stan Correspondent

Omitted Press Stafr Correspondent
ROME, sept. ii.-Pope Benedict is OPP
iimisiic In the hope Of peace neaoiia-
tions before Christmas, with an ending
Of the war by New Years or early In the
spring, according 10 Vatican reports to-
day.
Presumably this optimism was based
on expressed hope Of Vatican authorities
today that the Central Powers In re-
plying TO the Pope's peace note would
outline their precise conditions Of
peace, which might honorably be ao-
ceptable 10 the entente.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
JACKSON BRINGS DOWN Il
'REEDIES' With ONE shot
sneclal to THE FVENING lOrnNAl

Special 20 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
EDGE MOOR, Del. Sept. IL
Grasshoppers are destroying vegeta
ton In this section of Brandywine
Gardens, especially the late
cabbage are being eaten up by these
gymnastlc insects. They also are de.
s.roying tho pasture fields.
Prico Jackson, champion pitcher for
the Edge Moor pcnnont winners. Is
again IN the llmelight IN hunting reed
birds. Yesterday he broke not only his
previous record for The season but all
previous records In killing the little
wild oat eaters here. lie bagged six
teen and one-half dozen I'm less than
half day. he brought down seven
teen birds IN one shot
Tho weather was almost cold enough
for frost here this morning.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
PENNSY TELEGRAPHERS
THREATEN ROAD Tie UP
In Mo Tnlicd Press.

BY The United Press.
TRENTON, n. J.. Sept. H.-Unless the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company yields
to the demands OF the telegraph opcr-
ators OF the Trenton division. who went
out on strike last Saturday, a general
strike that will wholly tie up the rail-
road, main line and branches. is almost
certain. The trainmen have called a
conference with the telographers this
afternoon, 70 consider Joining In the
strike. The engineers and fremen, IL Is
declared, will follow suit unless settle
ment IL reached.
Tonight the West Jersey and seashore
trainmen will hold conference for the
same nirpose, and the trainmen OF
the Schuylkill division Of the Pennsyl-
Nan.a Railroad have agreed 10 cease
work II the telegraphers and trainmen
Of other branches will promise TO stand
Nv them In such action.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
HOOVER Tells BAKERS
IG Sell 8 Cent LOAF
BY GEORGE MARTIN
United Press stan Correspondent

United Press Stan Correspondent
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-THE gov
eminent should assure the nations
workers a i've cent loaf OF IA ounces,
Mrs Alice p. Norton. secretary OF the
Homo Economics Association. told tho
United Press totay. Mrs. Norton has
hoen drafted for the war by the
food administration.
She suggested that II the bakers
cannot produce this loaf for less than
six. seven or eight cents, the govern
ment should pay the difference out
OF its own pocket
Food Commissioner Hoover's high
est hope today. following conferences
with the Master Pakcrs, was an s.
cent loaf OF IA ounces. He told the
master bakers to get together and
produce It.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
EDITOR sURRENDERs.

BY The United Press. = "
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. 11.-Louis
Werner, editor OF the Philadelphia
Tageblatt. German daily raided by the
fedenal agents last night. walked into
the United States marshars Office to-
day and surrendered. Omcers had
been unable to find him last night
The Tageblatt appeared this morning
though copies OF an early edition just
of the press at the time OF the raid
had been confscated.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-11
S659. $50 IN NORTHERN
DISTRICT TAX IN JULY

Collector OF Taxes s. C.. Rice, OF the
Northern District. today announced the
total tax collection for July, during
which item per cent. rebate Is al
lowed on all taxes paid. as $685., s50.4l.
as compared with s632. 1865 received in
July, 1916. After September 4, 5 per
cent will be added to the bills.
Southern District returns viii not be
available until tomorrow.