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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
THE OLD SAWS.

When a grief is at the portal
OF an average human mortal,
When he rends the air with agonies
and woes
How disturbing. how distressing,
That he seldom sees the blessing
In the many little adages he knows!
There are aphorisms dealing
With each celebrated feeling
That in any human breast may ever
dwell,
Though the greatest grief inn
mure him
There's a saying to assure him
That it's folly for to holler and to
yell.
But alas, when Man is screeching
With a woe, the simple teaching
OF the sayings that were taught HIM
in his youth,
Though judicious and sagacious,
Is not always efficacious
And he doesn't always ponder on it's
truth.
If he's happy and contented.
All the adages invented
Lend but little to the comfort Of his
lot:
When a fit of woe attacks him
Is he mindful Of the maxim?
Does he often seek its solace? He
does not.
So il goes in many cases.
Optimistic commonplace.
Though they're often very excellent,
Though we honor those who wrote
them.
And though frequently we quote
them,
Yet it's seldom that we give them
any heed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
MORE Than HALF
OF MEN DRAFTED
ASK EXEMPTION.
In First Ward Completed
In Minneapolis Total
Was SO Per Cent
ONLY 10 PER CENT
PHYSICALLY UNFIT
Only 16 Per Cent Physical
~ Fit and Claiming No
Exemption

Minneapolis, Aug. s.-The first
Minneapolis ward has announced
definite data on the first days work
with men appearing for examination
in response to the official call.
The seventh ward reported today
through o. A. Walstad, chairman,
that SO per cent Of all men examined
claimed exemption on the ground of
dependents, either in their own or
their fathers families.
With more than half Of the Mime
apolis boards examining men Of
ficially called. figures on results be-
gan to take shape in which they
were useful as a basis for general
conclusions.
The seventh ward, working at the
Irving school yesterday, examined
178 men. The total grist yielded but
20 men whose final entrance into
military service was Immediately es-
tablished. These passed the physi-
cal examination and have not at this
time entered claim of any kind for
exemption.
Ward Work in Detail.
The detailed report on the seventh
ward work was as follows:
Total of men examined, 17S. or 100
per cent.
Men exempted as aliens, IL. or
06.16 per cent.
Physically unfit. "a, or 1904 per
cent.
Physically fit and at present claim
ing no exemption, 29. or 1885 per
cent.
Physically fit and claiming exemp-
ton because Of own family, 70. or
44.29 per cent.
Physically fit claiming exemption
for others than members of own
families, 25, or 1850 per cent?
That at least enough of the claims
of exemption would be refused to
bring the total of military eligibles
among the 17S from 20 to so was the
opinion expressed by Mr.. Walstad.
AS 104 claimed exemption, some of
them presumably on the flimsiest of
grounds. refusals may mount to
much higher figures.
Announced determination of the
United States government to appeal
all doubtful claims of exemption to
district boards named for that pur-
pose and the strengthening intention
OF all local boards to inspect rigidly
every case of exemption claimed
made 1t probable that many persons
who seek discharge will be disap-
pointed, ward board members said.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

gard the emperor's speech as the
most important step toward peace
since the war began.
Unquestionabiy the move repres-
ents close cooperation between en-
peror and vatican. Austria Hungary
remains the one FIRST class power Of
the world under Roman Catholic in
fiuence. Al the Austrian court. the
papal ambassador takes precedence
over all others. The pope cannot at
ford to lose his hold upon Austria,
or to witness the disintegratIon OF
the empire. or to see II take perman-
emily the position OF impotent vas
salage TO the German overload.
When Francis Joseph died. Charles
succeeded to a throne which, for
years. had been made stable only by
the strong personality of the old
emperor. From him he inherited a
thraldom to Germany in this war to
which he has at no time voluntarily
submitted. AS a faithful child of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
KIDNEY & C0.

The kidneys and the skin work fS
harmony. They're companions, the skin
being the second partner. If we are
anxious to keep well and preserve the
vitality of the kidneys and, also, free
the blood from noxious elements, we
must pay special attention to a good
action of the skin and to see that the
kidneys are flushed so as to eliminate
the poisons from the blood. The pores
Of the skin can be easily clogged, and
frequent baths with soap and water help
to remove the injurious products that
clog the pores.
Sweatings, by hard work or in bath,
at least once week, help to keep the
skin and kidneys in good condition.
Flush the kidneys by drinking plenty of
meals. Occasionally obtain at the near.
st drug store-Anuric, which will help
lush the kidneys and the intestines. Ask
tor Dr.. Pierce's Anuric.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
From Grand Fork. County.

From Grand Forks County.
Abe Goldstein. plaintiff and respond
ent, VS.. Northern Pacific Railway Co,
a corporation, defendant and appel
liant.
Syllabus:
/. The construction of the Ian
guage used by a witness In giving
testimony Is a matter for the jury.
2. AS a general rule. incompetent
evidence which Is introduced without
objection becomes evidence in the par
ticular case and must be treated as
competent evidence for the purpose
for which II is offered.
3. For reasons stated in the optn-
ion. IL is held. that stipulations on
baggage checks and recitals In de
PENDANTS schedules limiting the value
of baggage to be checked for free
transportation upon a whole passen-
ger ticket to 500, do not limit plain
tins right Of recovery in the case at
bar wherein the jury found that de
PENDANT wrongfully and unlawfully
converted 10 it's own use property OF
the value Of S1S2.50 which plaintiff
had entrusted to II for transportation.
I. Certain instructions considered
and held non-prejudicial
Appeal from the district court OF
Grand Forks county; Cooley. ].
From a Judgment and an order de-
nyIng its alternative motion for tudg-
ment Notwithstanding the verdict. or
for a new trial. defendant appeals.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Christian
Robinson. J.. concurs.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

A lady Of intellectual taste found
Il difficult to collect all the facts she
wished to remember. She therefore
secured the services Of a professor
of one Of the best memory systems.
Scarcely had the professor taken
his departure after a successful nFat
lesson when a loud double KNOCK
was heard at the front door.
Who was that, Mary?" the lady
inquired Of the servant.
"Oh, IL you please. ma'am, SAID
Mary, "it was the memory man; ne
forgot his umbrella"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
From Bottineau County.

Charles S. Wagner. plaintiff and
appellant, VS. Anton Bodal. defendant
and respondent.
Syllabus: A motion for a new trial
on the ground of excessive damages
appearing to have been given under
the influence of passion or prejudice.
is addressed to the sound judicial dis
erection Of the trial court, and the ap-
pellate court will not interfere unless
a manifest abuse of such discretion is
2. In the instant case IL is held
that the supreme court cannot say
that the trial court manIfestly abused
it's discretion in granting a new trial
Appeal from the district court of
Bottineau county; Burr, Judge.
From an order granting a new trial
plaintiff appeals.
Affirmed
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
KEEP YOUR EYE ON AUSTRIA.

Charlton Bates Etrayer in Leslie's:
While events in Russia continue to
be watched apprehensively by both
sides, am convinced that Austrian
developments are charged with sep
arate peace possibilities. / do not
agree with that section OF the press
which looks upon the speech Of En-
peror Charles, in assembling the
reichstath the first time since the
outbreak of the war. as a mere par
ade of meaningless phrases. II does
mean something for democracy when
an autocratic Hapsburg talks about
the transformation of the dual mon
archy into a federation OF states
more or less autonomous. Rome dis
patches say that vatican circles re-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

State Bank of Menahga, respondent,
VS.. A. J. O'Laughlin, appellant.
Syllabus:
l. An application, under section
74S3. c. L. 1919, to be relieved from a
default judgment on the ground of
mistake, inadvertence, surprise or ex-
cusable neglect, Is addressed to the
sound judicial discretion of the trial
court on the particular facts existing
in the case and the trial courts ruling
will not be disturbed on appeal unless
an abuse of discretion is shown.
2. A party who desires to invoke
this statute must exercise reasonable
diligence in presenting the application
to vacate the default Judgment.
Appeal from district court of Cass
county; Pollock, ].
From an order refusing to vacate a
default judgment.
Defendant appeals.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Christian
son, ].
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

the church. Charles would rid him.
self of the kaiser's domination and
link his fortunes solely with the
vatican. The speech of the emperor
made no reference to separate
peace. though this is without doubt
his chief aim. Austria. which preci-
plated the war by its ultimatum 70
Servia, may be the first power 70
sue for peace.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Starbuek Restaurant Owner Gives
Liabilities at $2,536.15.

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Aug. 3.-Con-
rad j. Iverson, a restaurant keeper
of Starbuck, has filed a bankruptcy
petition in the United States court
placing his assets at 1902 of which
1925 is exempt and his liabilities at
$2.536.15.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
From stark County,

Patrick Sexton and Margaret Sex
ton, plaintiffs and respondents, VS.. S.
s. Sutherland and Frank Windmueller,
defendants and appellants.
Syllabus: A wife may properly be
Joined with her husband as Joint
plaintiff in an action brought to de
termine adverse claims to a home
stead, even though the legal title
thereto is held in the husbands name
Appeal from district court of Stark
county; Crawford, J.
From an order overruling a demur-
Margaret Sexton; the defendant Suth-
erland appeals.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Christian
son, J.
Robinson, j., dissents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Daughter of RoIIa Farmer Dies in
I. Fargo Hospital Thursday, .sse,-.-

7 Olga Gattke, II, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Gattke, residing
near Rolla, N. D., died in a Fargo
hospital Thursday afternoon from
heart failure. She had been i'll but a
few days.
The remains will be shipped to
Rolla by B. f. Wasem Saturday
morning.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
From Golden valley County.

James Ballweber and George A.
Edgerton, co-partners, doing business
under the firm name and style of Ball
weber & Edgerton, plaintiffs and ap-
pellants, VS.. George A. Kern and w
A. Hart, defendants and respondents.
Syllabus:
1. Actions. Trial of, Uncertainty of
Issue in. Where, in the trial of an
action by the trial court, the issues
formed by the pleadings are uncer-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Opinion OF the court By Christian
son, J.
Bruce. Oh. j.. concurrinE.
Robinson and Grace. u, dissenting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
From stark County
From ToNner County.

Ben Robinson. plaintiff and re-
spondent, VS.. George w. shively ct al,
defendants, John -. Gruber Co, a
corporation, defendant and appellant
Syllabus: This is an action to re
cover the value of personal property
wrongfully taken from the possession
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
Decisions of Supreme Court

tain. or, IL in the course of the trial
the issues become uncertain By intro
duction OF testimony OF other causes
of action than those alleged in the
complaint, and there are no instruc-
tions of the court concerning the new
issues in the case, and the case by
reason thereof becomes so involved
that IL is practically impossible to dis
the case, and where IL is impossible to
determine what issues were presented
to the jury and what were passed
upon by them, upon an appeal from
the Judgme mt in such case. this court,
in the exercise of its inherent power
may return such case to the trial
court for a new trial with instruc-
tions that the issues be more clearly
and definitely formed and defined, to
the end that the case may be tried
upon its merits upon issues definitely
formed.
Appeal from the district court of
Golden Valley county; Hon. w. C.
Crawford, J.
Opinion of the court by Grace. ].
Christianson, j., concurring special
ly.
Robinson, J., dissenting.
From Stark County.
T. e. Miller and Julia Miller, plain
tiffs and'respondents, VS.. James Little,
defendant and appellant.
Syllabus: When land is mortgaged
for much less than it's value, and a
party obtains title under the foreclo-
sure of a second or third mortgage,
there is a merger of prior mortgages
and a discharge of the mortgage
debts. In such case the owner of the
title may not bring a suit and recover
Judgment for the mortgage debt.
Appeal from the district court of
Stark county; Hon. w. c. Crawford,
judge.
Affirmed
Opinion of the court by Robinson. j.
BiTdZell, j., concurring specially.
Christianson, j., dissenting.
From TOwner County.
Ben Robinson, plaintiff and re-
spondent, VS.. George w Shively ct al,
defendants, John -. Gruber Co,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

OF the plaintiff and sold on an execu-
ton against a third party. The facts
stated clearly show the taking and
conversion of the property and that
II was wrongful. and that plaintiff Is
clearly entitled TO recover the value
Of his property, with interest and
costs.
Towner county; Hon. c. w. BUTTE,
judge.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Robinson. ].
Christianson, Grace and BirdzelI.
u, concurring.
Bruce, CHI. J., concurrinR specially
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

Blanche S. Woodward, petitioner
and appellee. vs.. Katie NJ. Rake. Jes-
sic A. King and Charles p. Woodward,
respondents and Appellants.
Syllabus: Under chapter 20 of the
session laws of 1901, which provides
that the effect of a judgment decree
ing a divorce is to restore the parties
to the state of unmarried persons, ex-
cept that neither party to a divorce
may marry within three months after
the time such decree is granted, a
marriage contracted by a divorced
person less than three months after
the decree was rendered is not void.
and may not be assailed collaterally
upon probate of such persons estate.
From an order OF the district court
of Wells county: Coffey, J.
Respondents appeal.
Affirmed.
Opinion of the court by Christian
son, J.
Robinson, J., ccacurring specially.
Bruce, Oh. j., and Grace, j., dis
senting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

It 80 completely cured me that have
never been bothered since. It Is
splendid medicine for girls at this time
of life and I am glad to recommend
its-MRs. ]. c. M1LLIcAN, sos 3rd st. N.
DR.. Pierce's Pellets regulate stomach.
liver. and bowels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03

$500 W05 q
girl at home just
coming into won,
anhood I suffered
greatly and
through this ]
began to get run.
down. MY mother
gave me Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Presentation and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
MINoT AND BISMARCK ;
ARE CLAIMING HoNoRS.
GRAFTON COMPANY
HAS FULL QUOTA.

Grafton, N. D., Aug. 3.-Capt. ].
A, OfstedahI has a full quota of $50
enlisted men for Company c, First
North Dakota infantry, besides the
eight not yet discharged but found
disqualified by the medical examina-
ton. The cupply company is about
filed. Capt. Sprague has gone to
Devils Lake to pack up the regimen
tai property which will be shipped
here.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-08-03
A DAKOTA WOMAN.

Fargo. N. OAK. : vwhen I was q
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-23
RICHMOND SOLDIER
KILLED ON GUARD

With his skull crushed. caused when
he was struck By train Of the Viz
gilman railway. whose line he was
guarding. Robert z, Crane. a member
of the First squadron of Virginia
cavalry, was found dead early yester-
day morning near Cullen. Va. Young
Crane. who was only twenty years of
age, was a member of Troop 3. and
son Of William H. Crane of 2s12-A
Park avenue. To- body reached Rich
mond last night. accompanied by de-
tail of cayalrymen.
Crane was on guard duty along the
relief was sent him about midnight he
was not found, but continued search
resulted in the discovery of the SOL
dier's body. II was lying alon gside
the railroad track. with the back Of
his head crushed In.
Young Crane enlisted In Troop B of
the Richmond Blues cavalry shortly
after the declaration Of war and was
sent with his troop to Altavista TO
guard the Tirginian railway. Before
joining the cavalry, Crane was a sales
man for the Spotless Co.
Details Of the funeral have not been
completed. but II will be held Tues
day afternoon at o'clock from the
home, the burial being, made in Hol-
lywood. The detachment of cavalry
men accompanying the body 10 Rich
mond. as we'll as part OF the troop sta
toned here. will take part in the flu
neral
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-23
WARNS DRY VOTERS
TO Be ON GUARD
Wheeler. In Speeches At Roanoke,
Tells Drys to Support Only Men
Whose Records Are Clear.

Especial to The Richmond yirginian
Roanoke, Va, July 22.-Wayns B
Wheeler. general counsel OF the Anti.
Saloon League of America addressed
three meetings at Roanoke today He
said. in part:
Law enforcement is the ietermln-
ing factor now in the success of pro-
hiottion in Virginia, This state is
passing through the third. and in
many ways the most difficult, stage
of the prohibition program. When a
states goes dry the greatest danger
which it faces is the failure to nom =
mate and elect law enforcement of
fcers who are in sympathy with the
law.
In many states those who have
fought the enactment OF the law will.
after the state has gone dry, give the
impression that they are in sym pathy
with prohibition and stand for law
enforcement In this way they dis
arm the fears OF the people, and.
while the people sleep, the tares grow.
When In Office, these same officers as
rule use their discretion in a hum
dred ways to make the enforcement
of the law a means for discrediting
the whole prohibition program. Every
voter In Virginia should realize the
danger which you now face in the
coming primary and support only
those candidates whose duty 1t is to
enforce law and who have records and
sympathies in harmony with the
adopted policy Of the state.
IF there is more than one such
candidate for an important Office and
single candidate who is not in sym
pathy with the law. then it is the
duty of the effective prohibitionist
to support the dry candidate who has
the best chance to win and whose
record during the years has been most
consistent. The enforcement of the
prohibition law in Virginia is vital
to the success of prohibition not only
in your state, but failure here will
affect many other states in the Union.
With the saloons abolished. it is now
up to every patriot in Virginia to see
that officers are nominated who not
only say that they will enforce the
Law, but have records consistent with
that statement"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-23
DEMOCRACY RULES
AMBULANCE CAMPS
OF AMERICAN MEN
Every Youth Who Gets to
France Goes to Work at
First Task Which Offers
tBy c. r. BERTELI.I.)

Paris July IL {By MaiD While the
arrival of the first American regular
nghting forces IA France is now an
accomplished fat, American Re d
Cross. medical and ambulance units
continue to pour into the country par
ticularly the last mentioned. Not a
French lire boat arrives at "a port
in France" but has contingent OF
young fellows for the major part the
sons Of Americas best families.
by far the majority Of the scions
81 the houses Of the United States Of
America go To the American an1hu-
lance field service. with 'headQuart ers
at passy. Paris Only yesterday an
additional ESQ arrived on the heels Of
a contingent OF 244 OF three days be-
fore
To quarter such numbers was at arst
a matter of grave concern TO the neid
headquarters stan whose limited bar
racks In the Rue Reynouard were al
ready strained 10 the bursting point.
The question was solved however
with the erection OF row OF huge
shelter tents, measuring forty by
thirty feet and capable OF accommo-
dating some seventy or eighty inhabi-
tsnts with little crowding.
There the son OF a New York rail-
from San Francisco whose father Is
a needy physician; while a lad from
Minnesota. whose parents were swed
ish immigrants. oceupie. cot next to
the son of wealthy New Orleans
planter, Democracy Is the keynote OF
the whole organization
The ambulance camp is rerched ATTY
feet up on the banks Of the Seine in
'the very heart Of Paris. At night It's
twinkitrE lights can be seen from, the
little river steamers that continue to
ply between Auteuill and Clarendon.
while the passengers on the Metropoli-
tan that emerges from the earth and
crosses the Seine on a bridge at this
point. every evening are RECALLED with
strains OF "Old Black joe" THE STAR
Spangled Banner" or "There'n Be A
Hot Time In the Old Town Tonight.
sung by hundreds OF clear young
voices.
What boys father may be back
home" matters not In the least at
Passy. If a lad Is incapacitated for
driving an automobile. IL there Is no
machine yet ready for him. he pitches
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-23
GERMANS PREPARE 70
BUILD MORE FL|ERS

Geneva. July 22.-Reliab BILE reports
from Ronlans.iofn say airplanes Of
the latest models manufactured at the
Zeppelin factory at F'riedrichshafan
daily are to be seen flying over Lake
Constance.
The reports add that the cessation
of the manufacture of Zeppelins was
due to the fact that German head
quarters became convinced ZeppeIins
were OF little war value and that SUI.
premacy in the air in the future be-
longed TO airplancs.
The Germans also are said to fear
an extensive American aerial program
and that therefore, counter aerial
preparations have been started BY
them II is stated that the workmen
in all the Zeppelin factories in Ger
many have been doubled IN number
and that the atrsAtDs on hand have
bsen removed to unused aheaa
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-23
GOVERNMENT HAS FIRM
GRIP AT PETROGRAD

Petrograd, July 22.-All Russians
who have criminal relations with Ger
many are to be sought and vigorously
prosecuted by the government i be-
ginning was made with the arrest OF
notorious member of the Maxtmnl@
lists named Zinovieff and ztecklo6. ring
leader OF the labor delegates ir Pet
rograd. who sought to open direct ue>
gotiations with the enemy.
A search has been made Of the re11>
dence OF Nikolai Lenina. Socialist iea4s1
err of the recent outbreak here His
whereabouts are unknown. Tho Te01~
ments participating Ia the PetroeFsA
disnrders are being dtsbandeA. i.
More troops arrived today 1fOn -
front. The stAte And et&Se heAl