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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

as spry as in other days, is very
much on the job.
Senator Wenstrom is among the
legislators who has been in the field
working for new league members,
and backing the store proposition.
The removal Of the grain grading
department from the jurisdic-
ton OF the railroad commission Is in
accordance with a resolution adopt
ed by the Equity Cooperative Elk
change in Fargo last week, and
which resolution was drawn by James
Manahan of st. Paul, the Nonpartisan
league attorney.
Porter Kimball Of st. Paul. form
erIy of Steele county and a member
Of the assembly, arrived early
Wednesday morning for the ses-
sion.
w. D. Austin looks natural on the
job Of house clerk. He has perform
ed in that capacity on several previ-
Gus occasions.
According to a Minot report, Rep.
L. i. Stair of Bottineau county is
being groomed as a candidate for
lieutenant governor.
There's a noticeable absence Of
liquor about the legislature this
year. Yes, there have been times
when there seemed a plenty of II, but
the bone dry laws have surely put a
damper on the traffic.
State Auditor Kositzky hasn't
worried much about the possibility
of Investigations so far as his office
is concerned. He points to the rec
ord attained in the collection Of $10,-
039 in taxes from private car lines,
of which Cass county received 1925;
Ward, 1863; Barnes, 1891; Richland,
1888; Stutsman, 1894, and others in
proportion; to the assessment of 269
telephone companies not previously
taxed; to the adjustment Of claims
on insane patients in Renville coun-
ty; to the collection from counties of
$4,000 in old fines, not previously
RENTED to the state; to the cOllec-
ton of $4,000 in inheritance taxes
from counties; to the elimination OF
war tax on mileage used by state
officials, and various other features
worked out under his administra-
ton.
The Eenate employment list, in
addition to w. J. Prater, chief clerk,
and w. A. Mills, sergeant-at-arms
follows:
First assistant secretary, L. H.
ConradsOn.
Engrossing and enrolling clerk and
bill clerk, A. S. Retain.
Voucher clerk and bookkeeper,
Mrs. S. A. Hogue.
Stenographer, Miss Mauriel La
Shelle.
Bill room clerk and messenger,
Nels Sostrum.
Post room mail clerk and other
duties, L. w. Owens
Messengers, Herbert Bertel and
James Miesener.
Cloak room attendant and other
duties, Andrew Balser.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
BUSINESS SUSPENDED;
'ITALKS ON BABY BONDS
Fargo Representatives of American
Tobacco Co. Give Addresses
TO Business Firms.

Business at the Fargo Mercantile
Co, wholesale grocers, and the
International Harvester Co. was sus-
pended for so minutes while officers,
clerks and employees listened to ad-
dresses delivered by representatives
of the American Tobacco Co. on the
subject Of Baby Bonds"
L. r. Johnson, district salesman
ager for the tobacco company, spoke
at the plant Of the International
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

Senator Kirlkeide OF Benson coun-
ty. who has been fn for some time
and who was not expected TO attend
the session, was on hand for the
opening day, and while not feeling
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

S. J. Maggie OF the board OF control
may be slightly modest in some
things, but he is quite willing 70 ten
about his family OF sixteen children.
Which recalls the fact that Attorney
General William LANCER, on his first
visit to the Nagle home, several
years ago, thought the district
school was in session there.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

Senator Pendray and Representa-
tives Peterson OF Towner and Gieger
of Pembina had the honor Of escort
ing Governor Frazier from his offices
10 tho house chamber at the joint
session yesterday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

Harvester Co. and A. @. Besemann
OF Minot. salesman, at the mercantile
establishment.
Mr.. johnson reported Wednesday
afternoon that the employees each
bought 25-cent war savings stamp
or a &4.12 stamp.
The American Tobacco Co, incor-
porated, is boosting the sale Of thrift
stamps in the United States this
week, and more than 400 Of it's sales
men and managers are making
canvass in their respective districts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
THE HABIT OF TAKING COLD.

With many people taking cold is a
habit, but fortunately one that is
easily broken. Take a cold sponge
bath every morning when you first
get out of bed-not ice cold, but
of about 800 r. Also
sleep with your window up. Do this
and you will seldom take cold. When
you do take cold take ChambeTlain's
Cough Remedy and get rid Of it as
quickly as possible. Obtainable
everywhere.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24
TAKEN SUDDENLY ILL.
Well Known State Newspaper Mar
Taken to Bismarck Tuesday.

T.
Taken to Bismarck Tuesday.
John Haley Of Bismarck. one Of
the veteran newspaper men Of the
state, was taken violently I'll at
Mayville, n. D., last Sunday, ac-
cording to reports brought to Fargo
Tuesday.
Mr.. Haley was travelling with
Frank o. Hellstrom, who is in
charge Of the war pictures being
shown by the state council OF de-
Tense. Sheriff A. J. OBmon OF Hills
boro, was notified and Mr.. Haley
was brought to Fargo by the sheriff
Monday evening and on Tuesday
was taken to Bismarck.
Mr. Haley was for years connect
ed with newspaper work at Bis
marck and is we'll known among the
newspapermen and legislators Of the
state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

Flavo -four. creamery white, deIic-
ioUs flavor. goes further. Phone 80.
-AdVt
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

Get wise and order FIavo Four
from the manufacturers. Phone SO.
-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

A desirable place TO stop. Hotel e.
gin, 800 per day. Eighth and Henue-
pin, Minneapolis.-Advt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-01-24

For Quick Results Use The Forum
Want Ads.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
JOHN DREW UNDER
AN EYE OPERATION
Removal of Cataracts VIII
Fully Restore Sight.

John Drew the noted actor, who has
held a foremost place on the American
stage for almost a generation, was OPP
Grated upon yesterday afternoon for a
serious eye affection. which In recent
months had badly interfered with his
sight.
The eye lesion consisted of cataracts
which, although not noticeable across
the footlights or even to his fellow play
ers on the stage, had lately become of
serious concern TO Mr. Drew not only in
a professional way, but also had com
PEELED him to give up the omniverous
reading which for many years had been
his chief enjoyment
The operation was performed at the
Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospi-
tai, 210 East Sixty-foprth street, by DIR
Edgar S. Thomson OF 405 Park avenue
1t was said at the hospital later that the
operation had been entirely successful
Mr.. Drew will be compelled to remain al
the hospital for some time, and he will
not be permitted to receive visitors 70,
four or five days. but within a very
few weeks, 1t was said yesterday, II Il
probable that he Will be able to return
to his country home at Eaet Hampton
L. l., with his sight fully restored.
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CAPT. J. W. KILBRETH.

Capt. John w. Kilbreth. a veteran NJ
the civil war and one OF the early raasa-
bers Of the New York Stock Exchange,
died Wednesday at his home at South
ampton, L. I. He was 81 years of age,
and his death was attributed to the rev
suits Of a fall on last Tuesday.
Capt. Kilbreth served IN the Seventy
ninth Ohio Infantry. He was born in
Cincinnati. and was a member of one of
the Oldest families Of that city. At the
close OF the war ne came to this city and
helped organize the firm of Hewson.
Kilbreth & Co. After many years of ac-
tivity as broker he retired thirty years
ago from the brokerage business and be-
came president OF the Louisiana State
National Bank at New Orleans. He then
returned to New York and became presi-
dent of the Union Bank, later merged
with the Columbia Trust Company.
He was a member OF the Union League
Club. the Metropolitan Club OF Wash
ington and other social organizations
His sons are Col. John w. Kilbreth, IT.
Field Artillery, United States Army
and John C. Kilbreth. Miss Mary G
Kilbreth a daughter, and Capt. John G
Kilbreth. Field Artillery, United States
Army. grandson. survive. The army
members Of the family are serving In
France
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
LIFE" EDITORS WILL FILED.
Widow, Relatives and Employees
10 share In Estate.

The will of John A. Mitchell. editor OF
Life and owner OF tire greater part OF
the stock OF the Life Publishing Com
pany, was filed for probate in the Sur
rogate's Office yesterday. No petition
accompanied the will and the amount of
the estate was not given, although 1t is
said to have been considerable.
His sister. Sarah Hewes Ames, and
tis chauffeur. Henry Ross, receive spe-
cific cash oequests of $1,000 each. The
servants in his employ all receive lega-
cies of $500. All his household belong
ings go to his widow. She is also to
receive the income from 900 shares OF
stock in Life and is made II e residuary
legatee. Other requests Of stock in LIE
are to Anna NJ. Richards, a sister, 100
shares Amelia H. Ames, so shares Ed
ward s. Metcalf. Edward S. Martin,
James S. Metcaff and Thomas L. Mason,
10 shares each.
Mr.. Mitchell died at lis summer home
at Ridgefield, Conn. June 20 last. His
town house was at Al East Sixty-seventh
street. He was born at Ridgefield and
educated at Phillips Exeter Academy,
Harvard and the Ecole des Beaux Arts,
Paris. Several of his etchings received
honorable mention in the Paris Salon.
He was the author of amos Judd"
GLORIA Victis" and other novels. He
was a member OF the Century, Ardsley,
City and Automobile clubs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
DIED..

AFpELUND-AlfredaC C., on July IL.
Services THE FUNERAL CHURCH"
Bway and Ssth ST. Drank e. Camp
bers), Saturday, 2 p. N.
AANNY-On Thursday, July II, 1913, Ella
Tatum, wife of Walter Bishop Nanny.
Funeral services at her late residence
Larchmont, N. Y. on Saturday, July
Is, at 2 P. NJ. 1nterment in ST. Louis.
MURPHY-John A. Murphy, July 10. FOL
lowing an operation.
Funeral at his former home, Lakewood,
" J., at the church OF st. Mary or the
Lake, Saturday morning at IL O'Clock
AURRAY-At Plainfield. N. j.. at his late
residence, S04 Central avenue. on
Thursday, July IL. 1913. John w. be-
loved husband OF Mary s. Murray. In
his eighty fourth year.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
TILLOTSoN-On Thursday. July II, at 81
East 2sth street. Marie Louise. daugh-
ter OF the lats Robert Tilotson.
Funeral service will be held at her late
residence. 81 East 2sth street. at IL A.
NJ. Saturday. July IS.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. beloved husband Of
Matilda c. vatabie, at his residence. 81
West third street. after shor'
illness.
Funeral Friday. July ~. at 10 A. M.
lady chapel St Patricks Cathedral
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
NOTES OF THE THEATRES.

Messrs. shubert announce that Dorsha.
the Oriental dancer. has been added TO the
cast n ..The Passing Show of 1915" which
onens in Atlantic city next week.
HThe engagement OF Frances Cameron
COMPLETES the casting OF Arthur Hammer
smaye Ferguson has been engaged by
,s,iiy orr and Jack WEIGH TO replace Dem
,nsn Maiey in 1.-THE Kiss Bargain"
Marie Flynn, who was the star IN
leu with g. A. Wei. She will have
the principal role in a new musical play
Henry W. Savage has engaged Frank
rsrrineten 10 play with Mitzi in Head
over Heels" which opens on Broadway
ne The entire "Maytinsp' company will take
an me exercises In Madison Square
Garden next sunday In honor OF bastiie
day. , a. .,,hor .nv . ..r.
.ssnt in the Marine Corps. has written 9
recruitlng speech for Sergeant G, Carroll
Elucas Of the marines. who IL detailed for
da aparlor. Bsdreom and Bsth." the farce
- -tno Republic. Will close Tomorrow
nsxhi. opening again In Boston on An
gust 10.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
NEWPORT VISITORS
GET SPEED WARNING
New Police Chief Tells Them
Automobile Laws Will Be
Strictly Enforced.
GERMAN ALIEN ARRESTED
Left New York Without Per.
mission Of the Registra-
ton Authorities.
Special Despatch to THE Sun.

NEWPORT. r. l., July 11.--SUnmer
resident motorists are learning that the
automobile laws are being more strictly
enforced this year than ever before, cs-
pecially since the new Chief of Police,
John S. Tobin, took charge. The sum
mer residents are therefore acauainting
themselves with the rules, but Hamilton
Carhart of Detroit left his car in front
Of a theatre Wednesday night and the
officer on duty requested him TO report
TO the Chief this morning. Mr.. Carhart
did, and he was prepared to meet any
requirement after he had seen some
men arraigned but the Chief did not
press the charge. simply explaining the
rules and laws to Mr.. Carhart and CIV
ing him a friendly warning.
Aloysius wiegand, a German enemy
nlien, VINO was an employee of Mrs.
Hamilton Mex. Twombly, was ar
rested to-day by order OF the
Department of Justice for having
left New York without the permission
OF his registrar and also for not having
reported to the Newport registrar when
he arrived.
Mrs. Courtland Nanhorne nad NOT
heard of her brother. Lieut. Talbot Otis
Freeman, an aviator In Italy. in a long
while. and she feared that probably
something had happened to him. Wednes-
day morning Mrs. vanhorne learned OF
her brother through his picture in q
Newport paper. one OF group sent out
BY tie Italian field service. She Is now
seeking further information OF him.
Major Lewis Mccarthy Little. U. S. NJ
C., IS the guest of his sister. Mrs. Regi-
raid Norman, at her home on Everett
street.
Joseph Z. Widener and family have
arrived for the season.
Mrs. Craig Biddle was a dinner hostess
this evening.
Among those who have taken boxes
for the benefit performance at the Ca
siro Theatre Saturday afternoon are
Mrs. r. Livingston Beechman. Mrs
French Vanderbilt, Mrs. Pembroke Jones
Mrs. Vanderbilt, Mrs. Edward ]. Der
wind. Mrs. Elbridge T. Gerry. Mrs. Alex
ander Hamilton Rice, Mrs. Henry Clews
Mrs. Henry Barton Jacobs and Mrs. w
Storrs Wells.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
JOE AND JOSEPHUS
SPELLBIND B. P. E.
Cannon and Secretary Daniels
Lead in Parade and in
Speeches.

ATLANTIC Cry, n. j., July 11.--Uncle
publican, and Secretary of the Navy
Daniels. a At exponent of radical Democ-
racy, dropped party lines completely to-
day and led the Best People on Earth,
the same being the Benevolent and Pro-
tective Order OF Elks. in = parade OF
patriotism and display of oratorical
fireworks that held no balm for the
Kaiser. Both leaders marched and both
spoke Huge crowds applauded both in
both roles
1t was the climax OF the annual con-
vention Of the Elks and they made the
most of it, Jersey City came along and
pushed New York out of first place for
the honor Of having the most men in
line in the parade, and the Jerseyites
won the honors as well for having the
most patriotic display. For it was a
red, white and blue. let Inc eagle scream
day. So when the Elks from north Jer-
sey came along with representations OF
the soldiers and characters famous from
the signing OF the Declaration OF hide
pendence down to the French Expedition
they rompcd away with the candy.
or course. there was Ell Paso. Tex
which has Gen. PerShing for member
That lodge carried a Pershing pictur,
that received a lot of applause.
But Uncle Joe and Secretary Josephu!
| had the chief places in the whole show
Not only did Uncle Joe lead the Con
gressional delegation on foot but h,
| preached camp meeting sermon or
winning the war that had the boys
whooping it up. while his Tar Hee
neighbOr ran him a neck and neck rae,
for the spellbindirg honors.
Secretary Daniels said it was tru,
that there are men still in America VIII
owe allegiance to Germany. but that tn
vigorous action of prosecutions had sc
such an example that the comparativel,
| few remaining resident alien enemie
did not amount to much. He said tina
a German intelligence ofFicer had re
ported to the General STAFF the rea
truth concerning German hopes in thi
country.
The Secretary told what the countr
Rad already done in the war. how tn
| German predictions had been blaste
and how little fear the navy had of III
submarine threat, when It came to trans
porting men over the seas He praise
the navy for the protection it had give
the soldiers going across.
AS for Uncle Joe, he just couldn't sc
anything excepting victory for Old Glor,
no matter how many men or how muc
money 1t required. He said that unde
normal conditions American citizen
disagree concerning economic politics
and that when peace comes he is EOin
to fight for Republican policies araii
but he urged that they do not form a
issue now.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
IN WHITE MOUNTAINS.
Automobile Parties Arrive Mt sum
mer Hotels.
Special Despatch to TBE Sun

BRETON WOODS. n. H., July 11.-Mrs.
Adrian Iseiin of New Rochelle, who will
spend the summer at the Balsams at
Dixville Notch. motored there from Ran
dalls at North Conway to-day and will
be- Joined later by Mr.. Iselin.
Miss Kate Norton Of Ayers Cliff. Lake
Massawippi. Canada, mctored with a
party of friends to Polly's place at Cole
b. ook to-day for luncheon.
Mr. and Mrs. George c. Miller and
Miss Marian Miller OF Buffalo, who are
at the Ocean House at Swampscott for
the summer. motored to the Ralsams to
spend few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w Benning Of
New York will spend the summer at the
Waumbek at jefferson.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Dimond Of New
York expect to open the Naples on
August /.
Prof Ernest L. Rich and Nine. Rich
arrived in Jackson to-day from Boston
and following a short stay there will
visit Everett L. Rich at the Profile
House at Franconia Notch.
Mrs. O. NJ. Bosworth, wife of vice.
president of Canadian Pacific Railway.
who has come from Montreal to tour the
White Mountains by automobile, was AT
the Balsams to-day en- route to Breton
Woods. Mrs. j. b. Cole. Mrs. w. ID.
Rirchall and Miss Wallace accompanied
her,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
WANAMAKER AT 80
IN EXCELLENT SPIRITS
Merchant Flooded With Good
Wishes on Birthday.
Special Despatch to TIE Sun.

ppo,t"e DcoptttN " i"h Ss'''
PHILADELPHIA, July 11.--Hundreds
Of congratulatory letters and kilograms
were received to-day by John Wanna
maker at Lindenhurst. where the
founder and active head OF the Wanna
maker stores In Philadelphia and New
York celebrated his eightieth nnniver-
sary. Two bearers of gold plaque
from the employees of his Philadelphia
storer both among the oldest OF Mr..
Wanamaker's business associates, were
virtually the only persons outside Of the
immediate family who were received
at the country home Of the merchant.
The plaque bore an engraving OF the
patriotic call OF Marshal Joffre in 1914
"A troop which cannot advance any
further must at any cost guard the
conquered territory and die on the spot
rather than retreat"
The merchant was pleased with the
thoughtfulness which inspired the gift
and the bearers found him In excellen,
spirits despite his recent Illness from
which ne is recovering.
Josephus Daniels. Secretary OF the
Navy, sent this birthday telegram
Congratulations that you are 90
years young. Your enthusiasm and 10y
atty in these days are an incentive to al
men beyond the military age who fee
that they are enlisted in the cause o.
winning the war as truly as the mer
on the fighting ships and in the trenches
Accept my best wishes for many more
years OF service to your country"
Postmaster-General .Burleson wiret
to the former Postmaster-G General a,
follows:
MAY I, on the occasion of you
eightieth birthday. congratulate yo,
upon the constructive work you hav'
| accomplished during your long and use
| full career? 1t must be with gratifioa
| ton that you have watched the sue
| cessful progress OF things to which yo,
have given the initiative or have aide,
| by your effective support in their be
| ginnings. I hope you may for man,
years longer retain your vigor and fin,
interest in a work which owes mucl
to your valuable service as Postmas
| er-Ceneral"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
JOB FOR BOOK REVIEWER.
Court Declines to Give Opinion or
"The Genius"

Whether Theodore Dreisers novel
THE Genius' is actually the wicked
book It is asserted to be by the Society
for the Suppression of Vice or whether
as Mr.. Dresser himself declares, 1t Is
merely a truthful portrayal of life and
not in the least naughty is question
upon which the Appellate Division OF the
Supreme Court yesterday declined to
commit itself.
The matter came before the court on
an agreed statement of facts in suit
brought by the author against the John
Lane Company, his publishers who with
drew the book from circulation shortly
after the Society for the Suppression OF
Vice made threats of criminal prosecu-
ton If such a step were not taken.
The opinion. which was written by
Presiding Justice Clarke and concurred
in by the other members, quotes Court
of Appeals decision rendered June 2l
as follows:
THE function Of the courts is to de-
termine controversies between litigants.
They do not give advisory opinions. The
giving of such opinions is not the exer-
else of the judicial function"
Continuing Justice Clarke says;
I'VE are. therefore, of the opinion,
As the submission does not present q
proper question for determination. II
should be and hereby is dismissed"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-07-12
DR.. EATON APPEALS
TO SHIP WORKERS
Inspiring Booklet Gives Many
Hints for Those in Poster
Competition.
SECOND DEFENCE LINE
"This Is Every Mans War;"
Says Head Of National
Service Section.

Dr. Charles A. Eaton, head Of tho
Nationa, Service Section OF the United
States Shipping Board Emergency Fleet
Corporation. which has asked for ship
posters In the prize competition now 60
ing on In the pages of THE SUN. Will
soon issue a booklet, Lets Work. FOR
distribution among shipworkers Of Amer
lea. in which he says many things that
may inspire poster artists In the saving
of pictorial things to the same wonder
full group OF men.
After pointing out that the men OF
the shpyards have their part In the
great struggle for God. for country
for our wives. mothers and sweethearts.
for our children and for ourselves Dr..
Eaton continues;
TT In the duty OF every man in Amer
lea and In the other nations of the earth
to face the issue sQuarely and to have
some part in winning this war.
I'VE are going to buy democracy at
great price-the price of millions OF
dead heroes, and other millions of men
crippled for life; of sorrowful homes; OF
financial ruin and tremendous sacrifice.
your soldier and sailor brothers are
the first line of defence. They stand
there a living wall between the enemy
and our hearts and homes. The second
lire Of defence Is the shipbullders and
the men who work in industrial plants
producing parts of ships You are SOL
| diers, though you are not In khaki.
There IL only one way to win war.
| and that is to fight, and there Ia only
one way to fight. and that is by risking
| wounds and death.
mo man in this dear land OF ours
can face our returned heroes after the
war Is won unless he too has sacrificed
has toiled. has stood behind them
brothers In the battle to the full extent
! of our power.
/ "Our Government asks of us full
! days work. six days week. 1t asks
of the soldiers and sailors the risking
OF their lives. As generous, free Ameri-
cans, who believe in liberty and are
ready to pay its price. we make answer
to our Government: This Is our war IT
is every mans war. We are glad to
work six days a week and then we shall
he glad to go on giving ourselves. with
out reserve. no matter how long the
hours or how hard the task, until we
have smitten down the tyrant, never
again to menace the freedom OF man
kind
| EVERY worker is a soldier"