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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
NON-SUPPORT OF
WIFE CHARGED
GEORGE couRTEEN, MooRHEAD
BARBER, IN TOLLS CHARGED
WITH NEGLEcT-WIFE IN DIES
TITUTE CIRCUMSTANCES AND
is CARED FOR BY POLICE.

Non-support of his young wife was
the charge against George Courteen.
a barber, who has been employed in
the Pearl shop near the north bridge.
So helpless did the poor defenseless
wife become a short time ago that
city authorities had to afford her re-
lief and supply urgent needs which
her cruel and tnhuman husband de-
clined to do. ultimately complaint
was sworn to and Courteen was ar
rested and placed in jail LIST night, a
proceeding which surprised him and
one which did not attune to his ILL
natured disposition. A night in the
cold barred CELL however, cooled his
temper and he was in a decidedly
penitent mood in the presence of Jus
tice Wade and entered a plea of
guilty.
After heart to- heart talk with the
defendant, who was accompanied in
court by her sister from Chicago who
displayed feelings at the disgrace Of
the surrounding and the position the
defendant was in, was sentenced to
pay fine IF 500 or serve ninety days
in the county Jail. Later, however
JUSTICE Wdue Hldue q HloulAcdLloh LnaL
If defendar supplied a bond in the
sum of 5000 which was to provide that
the wife was supplied with proper
support and a home for six months,
he would be set free so that he could
engage in his employment and out of
it support his family as he is supposed
to do. This afternoon the DEFENDANTS
sister was making every endeavor to
arrange for bonds to get her brother
out of Jail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Liverpool Gossip.

Liverpool, Dec. 1.-THE frmness in
American markets yesterday and the
sharp advance in Argentina markets
at the close c'arted free covering of
shorts here and opening values were
~ a &c higher than yesterday. Fol.
Rowing thee pening the market further
advanced MONO with heavy general
buying. Spot markets were Arm with
good demand. II is reported here
that estimates regarding the Argen-
tine surplus are being further reduced
and harvesting returns from the north
ere disappointing. Argentina shippers
are scarce and held at pence advance
and Manitoba offerings were in urgent
request. Just before midday there
was some speculative realizing and
part of the advance was lost with the
prices at this time %91%c higher
from yesterday.
Argentina Shipments Wheat-This
week, $4,000 bushels: last week, 2OO,-
900 bushels; hast year, $4,000 bushels.
Corn-This week, 1,340, 900 bushels;
hast week. 1,26s,00O; last year, $4,000.
Visible Supply in the Chief Ports
Wheat-This week, 10000 bushels;
week ago, 100000; year ago. 100000;
Swo years ago. 25s,00O. Corn-This
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Patient Proaresslna Nicely.

Paul Hammer, Ine young man who
was so badly injured, Wednesday eve-'
ming at the Anderson foundry, was
reported to be doing nicely at the
Northwestern hospital today and the
nurse in charge reported that it was
not thought at present that amputa-
ton would be necessary.
Young Hammer was injured by a
red hot trapping bar which, when
thrown out of the way at casting time
caught Hammer on the calf of the left
leg, passing through the flesh to the
bone. The injured man is amply sup
piled with accident insurance, which
is fortunate as he is likely to be on
the disabled list for long time.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

one hour of practical training Chill
dren are crammed full to overlooking
with music art science and few of
the dead languages at the expense of
the common branches
"Then after all the unsatisfactory
school years have come and gone, the
children of today are unprepared for
the responsibilities OF the men and wo-
men of tomorrow The prevailing am
bition among parents to have their
sons become professional men, such as
lawyers, doctors and bankers, is a
grave mistake. Many a good black
smith has been spoiled to make a poor
professional man Business officials do
not employ high school graduates be-
cause the majority of them cannot add
column Of figures correctly without
taking more time than is allowable in
this day and age of rapid calculation
Before graduates can procure positions
of trust and responsibilities they must
have a business college training Par
ents who desire to have their children
become bank clerks or teachers are not
good financiers. for the reason that the
market is so overstocked with this
class that one can employ them at SIS
"a month, WHlie one cannot employ a
good mechanic for less than So to So
day Al trained housekeeper demands
and receives from $40 to $50 month.
including board and room
II believe in the establishment of i'm
dustrial schools in connection with the
public school system. at which girls
and boys between the ages OF fourteen
and sixteen would be taught the prin-
ciples Of the trades I would have the
government establish shops. factories,
Industrial homes and experimental
farms In connection with the public
schools, where boys and girls could OBJ
tain the actual experience necessary to
make them competent employees. so
that by the time they attained their
majority they would be capable OF Civ
ing value received for a wage which
| insured decent living
IF the government can be induced to
appropriate funds toward making farm
life more attractive. that the trend OF
thought may be turned toward the real
source OF life--the soil---it would be the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
CENSUS OFFICE
OPENED ON DOT
SUPERVISOR MEEKER AND AS
sIsTANTs ALREADY BUSY PRE-
PAIRING PRELIMINARY EIsTs IN
THE BIG COUNT or NOSES
WILL TARuLATE 10 COUNTIES

Supervisor Meeler nd his assistant,
Harry L. Babst, opened the census Of
fee right ON the dot this morning and
soon the merry click of the typewriter
on Mr.. Babst's desk could De heard
preparing preliminary lists OF matters
and places which will be required in
the actual taking Of the census next
year.
Mr.. Meeker's jurisdiction extends
over thirteen northwestern counties OF
Of the state Of Minnesota, Becker,
Beltrami, Clay, Clearwater, Kittson,
Mahnomen, Marshall, Norman, otter
Tail, Red Lake, Polk. Roseau and VIII
kin. The Office has been supplied with
thousands of blanks, letterheads and
envelopes of all sizes for the transmits
sion OF reports, etc, to Washington.
The number OF the Moorhead Office is
lao and that is designated on all the
business OF the office when reduced to
official reports Of whatever character.
The walls are adorned with different
kinds of maps and geographical charts
for the guidance Of the supervisor and
his assistants.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
DIDN'T GET A TICKET.
Young Man Calls on Police For Aid in
Getting His Watch.

The police we're called upon this aft
ernoon by a young college student
for assistance in locating a watch
which he had paYned about month
ago. The young man had failed to get
a pawn ticket when he soaked" the
ticker and when he made the rounds
on Front street this morning he failed
to locate his jewelry. According to the
story which he told the officers he run
short Of cash on Thanksgiving and
rather than return to his boarding
house to get coin, he dashed down to
a hawk shop got SO on SIS time piece.
On the cold gray dawn of the morning
after he saw the error of his way, but
he couldn't just remember where he
had left the watch. Scratching his
head didn't revive his memory in the
least and today he had about given
UP hope of recovering his watch.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

be set vigorously in motion and the
offenders would find out that Cruelty
to animals does not pay-that the
state law is relentless.
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Rustad are
happily engaged in the settling OF
their new home on Sixth street which
has Just been completed for them.
Her friends win regret to hear that
MRS. ]. H. Hanson is not at all well
and that she is under the doctors
care.
Among the visitors in the city were
]. M. Douglas of Hendrum, 2. /.
Eide of Bottineau, N. D., and g. ..
Marden Of GAINESVILLE.
Leslie Welter was able to get out q
carload Of clay county high grade
spuds to the eastern markets yester-
day,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
COST OF FLAMES AT GARDNER
YESTERDAY WILL NOT RUN AS
HIGH AS FIRST ANTICIPATED
FRANK COLLINS INJURED IN
FIGHTING FLAMES.
lie LossEs.

The above was an estimate of the
loss suffered in the fire at Gardner,
this county, as furnished by one OF
the merchants OF that city. There are
many who believe the loss will run
considerable higher than this and not
until the situation has been closely
canvassed and the adjusters finish
their work, can accurate figures be
obtained.
Ira Gardner, who suffered severe
burns when fighting the flames and
who was brought to this city for
treatment, is getting along as well as
could be expected. His face and
hands are swathed in bandages.
IL was learned today that Frank
Collins, Gardner farmer, suffered
serious sprains, slipping off the roof
OF the hotel while fighting the flames.
Both ankles were wrenched and will
be out of commission for some time
1t was reported that adjusters were
on the ground this morning looking
after their interests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

Hulda johnson viii enjoy the holi-
days with her parents at Detroit
MINI, and Miss Fagerland win so
to Fergus Fails.
George Mclaughlin, who has been
night foreman at the Dilwortn shops
for some time and who resigned Q
week or two ago, has been appointed
general foreman Of the Northwestern
shops at Fort Dodge, Iowa, and has
assumed his duties He sold his
house and effects at Dilworth to w.
a Stroscnein, Northern Pacific
fireman.
After a disruption for several weeks
1t is expected that the electric light
system in the shops at Dilworth will
be in full service again in a few days.
Archie Moore, who was committed
to the state prison from Ada Two
years ago on charge Of bigamy. was
discharged last week. He has gone
to Warren, where he is at work in a
cigar factory. His first wife vented
him to come and live with her on a
claim in North Dakota.
A marriage license issued at Ada a
gay or TWO ago was Tor august Mel
son of Minnewaukon, N. D.. and Sadie
Schou of Twin Valley.
Cards have been sent out announc-
ing the annual banquet of the Alumni
association of the Ada high school to
be held ct Patterson parlors Dec. 80
Over seventy Ave cards have been
issued. There are over fifty graduates
of the Ada high school and the class
of 10 numbers more than twenty.
Some of the drivers Of horses in
Moorhead are not giving their animals
the care that extreme cold weather
conditions demand. 1t is not uncom-
mon to see horse left standing face
to a decidedly crispy breeze with its
head checked unnecessarily high, and
some drivers have been seen using
the lash these cold mornings in a
manner which is entirely obnoxious to
humanitarians. Words of edmonton
nave been firmly but kindly spoken.
and it was said today by those who
have some care for our dumb ami
mafs' that if some of the careIessness
and neglect did not cease the wheels
of the county attorneys office would
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
New HIGH prices.

Minneapolis, Dec. 17.--New high
prices were scored on an opening
bulge this morning. This advance has
put the market in new ground when
il generally favorable sign. The only
reactions we can see are those brought
about by profit taking. The European
situation is gaining strength. me
estimate of the Argentine surplus
made today of 100000 bushels IS
sensationalIy bullish and importing
countries are just beginning to realize
their supply position which Is, con-
trarv to general trade opinion, very
bullish. The statement covering the
worlds available supply Of wheat on
Dec. 1, shows that in spite OF the eX-
traordinary movement of wheat from
surplus to importing countries, the
distribution has not resulted In the
building up of good reserves among
the deficiency nations of Europe.
This is remarkable when one con
siders that the international movement
of wheat has been large this season,
but when the stocks are compared
with a year ago, time of an acute
supply and demand situation they are
found to be less than on Dec l, 1908, in
the United Kingdom, France Belgium,
Germany and Holland. The figures
show 1850, 900 bushels in the United
Kingdom Dec. /, 1909, compared with
1880, 600 bushels at the same time a
year ago. In France 10,3S0.000 bushels
compared with 100000 bushels year
ago. In Belgium, Germany and Hoi-
land the total Dec. /, was 3,69O,OOO
bushels against S,7sO,o0O bushels in
1908. The surplus is in Russia, which
! % 2l,270,OO0 bushels against 100000
/ bushels against 100000 bushels last
year and at European points, other
than the important countries named,
6hsre Is an accumulation of 10,950,OO0
bushels compared with 100000 bushels
a year ago Dec. We had big bull
market last year because supplies were
mot distributed favorably for the avail
EabAIity of the consumers. The situa-
sion is not altogether healthy this sea-
eson In Europe. 1t is worse in North
America where stocks in the United
SStases east Of the Rockies are 14,791,-
900 bushels less than year ago and in
SSCanada the visible is 4,575,O00 bushels
AaRa--Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
mecca Funeral Saturday.

Grand Forks. N. d, Dec. 1.-THE
funeral services over the remains OF
r. T. McCrea. who died early yester-
day morning win be held from his
home, Flat is, Dinnie block, North
Third street, Saturday morning at
1890 o'clock. The body WILL then be
taken to st. Thomas, where a service
will also be held and where inter-
ment will take place. Mr.. McCrea.
spent the first year Of his residence
in North Dakota on a claim near St
Thomas. He also taught school in
that vicinity. Later ne was at Au-
burn. in Walsh county, where he also
taught school and at one time was
engaged in buying wheat. From Au-
burn he went to Fargo and finally
came to Grand Forks,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

meeting of 500 ranchers and their
wives and daughters and city residents
from various parts Of the northwest in
which she declared herself in favor Of
the establishment by the government
of factories, Industrial homes and ex-
detrimental farms in connection with
the public schools
"The educational system as employed
in the public schools of America is an
absolute failure" she said. "as far as
fitting our youth for lives of usefulness
is concerned Thousands Of our boys
and girls are graduated from the pub
lie schools and turned loose upon the
world with a smattering of book
knowledge without having been given
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Moorhead Department

The band win be assisted by the
Ladies' Glee club and the male chorus.
In the rendition of the Parks arrange
ment of The Last Rose of Summer, by
the club, a solo obligato Will be sung
by Miss Romsdahl, soprano, and one
of the faculty In the music depart
ment. One selection by the band will
be Handers Largo. The programme
will begin at s:15 o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
LOOSE DENIES
He WILL RETRACT

CONTINUED from Page One.)
George Dunkle. He denied that he
intended to retract anything, stood by
his affidavit, and said, on the other
hand, that attempts had been made
to bribe him into a contradiction of his
previous declarations. Dunkle confirm
ed him in this. t 4
Capt. Bernier's Letter.
Ottawa, Ont, Dec. II. - Captain
Loose has confessed that his story pub
lished in New York newspaper is a
lie from beginning to end We hope
to have his confession sworn. to in a
few days"
This in substance is the statement
made in a letter received here today
by Captain Bernier, commander of the
Canadian exploration steamer Arctic.
The letter, Captain Bernier states, is
from Capt. B. s. Osbon OF New York.
secretary Of the Arctic club, of which
the Canadian explorer is member.
1t was Captain Bernier who received
the first letter from DIR. Cook after his
dash to the pole announcing the sue
cess of the journey.
Bad Omen For Cook.
Copenhagen, Dec 1.-THE examina-
tion Of DIR. Cooks north pole records
seem likely TO be concluded much soon
er than had been anticipated.
1t appears possible that the report
will be presented at tomorrow's meet
ing Of the consistory Of the University
of Copenhagen
The prospect of such an early term
nation Is not regarded as good omen
by the public, which is friendly to
Cook
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Licenses to Marry.

Clerk of Court McCubrey rzs is
sued the following licenses to marry:
Emil Bornhaeft@ and Dora NJ. Peters
of Hebron, Morton county N. d.
Joe Hanstad of Medora, Billings
county, N. d., and Ida S. Johnson of
GAINESVILLE, Clay. county, Mimi.
Firm Stuller and May Boggs of
Cooperstown, Griggs county, N. d.
Albert H. Smith and Arlie Hudson
of LaMoure, N. d.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
DISCHARGE JURORS
this AFTERNOON
ALL MEMBERS OF DISTRICT
COURT PANEL, NOT ENGAGED
ON PRESENT CASE ARE PAID
OFF AND ALLOWED TO GO HOME
FOR CHRISTMAS.

1t developed in the district court this
afternoon that the case of the Fargo
Bottling Works Co. against H. l.. Blour
Is the last jury case to be tried, the
rest on the calendar having been dis
posed of. Accordingly, Judge Chas. A.
Pollock discharged all members of the
jury panel with the exception of the
twelve men serving on the action be-
ing tried. The members were paid of
and will leave for their homes this
evening or tomorrow morning. 1t is
possible that the remainder will be dis
charged by tomorrow afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

Wheat, 10 cars; same time last year
3S cars.
Corn, 2S5 cars; same time last year,
271 cars.
Oats, 152 cars; same time last year
113 cars.
Minneapolis Receipts.
Wheat, 1874 cars; same time last
year, 304 cars.
Duluth Receipts.
Wheat, 50 cars; same time last year
AZ cars.
Winnipeg Receipts.
Wheat, 2S7 cars; same time last
year, 20S lrs.
Puts and Calls.
Minneapolis May Wheat - Puts
$1.11I; calls, $1.13%.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
WiIIiams FuneraI sunday.

1t has been decided by the relatives
that the funeral of Robert e Williams.
the Salbin man who died at the local
hospital on Tuesday evening, will be
held Sunday instead Of Saturday as
announced. The services will be held
from the Workman hall in Sabin in
the afternoon, Mr.. Williams having
been a member OF that order.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
woMAN's CLUB OF MooRHEAp.
Mrs. n. M. Stanford Hostess for Meet
inc at Her Home Today.

The last meeting of the Woman's
club. until after the Christmas and
New Year vacations, was held at the
home of Mrs. Harold M. Stanford this
afternoon.
The prospectus for the year pro-
vided the study of Nathaniel Haw-
thorne. For the ron call quotations
from Scarlet Letter were used. Miss
Kirk read a paper covering the life of
the novelist, and Miss Deans interest
ingly discussed the Scarlet Letter in
paper. Hawthorne as an exponent
Of colonial puritanism was the subject
of talk by Miss Leonard
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

Success Magazine An English boy
went to visit his two Scotch cousins
durins his summer vacation. His
breakfast every morning consisted OF
plain oatmeal and ne got very tired
of it. Say, Jack" he said, don't
You ever have milk with your por-
ridge?'
Jack turned to his brother. "Eh.
Tom" he said, the Lad thinks it's
Christmas"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
GRADUATES POOR spgLLERs.
Head of Indiana School DepIores Bad
Grammar Of Students.

Grammar Of Students.
Terre Haute. Ind, Dec. 17.-Presi-
dent w. W. Parsons OF the Indiana
Normal school talked at chapel exer-
cises today about the poor showing 90
high school graduates In English. The
state board Of education has takes
steps to provide a mire thorough
course in spelling and composition and
cutting out some of the college pre-
paratory course.
Tests were made last September in
the three state institutions for higher
learning and in number of colleges
of the state by submitting questions
to freshmen who came with high
school diplomas. President Parsons
said that more than 1000 graduates
were examined.
/ Only IL per cent OF them made the
A grade, which Is Every good" About
20 per cent barely passed and 20 per
cent did not pass.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
coNcoRpIA COLLEGE HAND.
First Concert and Recital Tonight
Miss Romsdahl viii Assist.

Music lovers Of Moorhead and Fargo
who delight in band music will be
given q treat at Concordia college this
evening when concert will be given
bv the college band under the direc-
ton of o. 4 Hertsgaard, who has pre-
pared 3 very ambitious programme.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Aonn HinInar.

South st. Paul, Dec. 17.-Hogs, $500,
5 cents higher; cattle 1900, sheep
1400, both steady
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
BURNING SETS.

Just received large shipment OK
wood novelties and burning sets. Elk
ira needles and bulbs. Economy Drug
Co. 1872 Broadway.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17

best investment Uncle Sam has made
In the last century.
"By the combined effort Of business
men farmers and organized labor such
a revolution In conditions should be
brought about that the coming genera
ton will rise up and call as blessed
what greater heritage could we leave
our children than an industrial school
system where they can receive train
ing that will enable them to earn their
own living, uphold their self respect
and grow up healthy, happy and loyal
citizens?
These proposed reforms could be
worked to a splendid advantage in the
rural schools and not only keep and
protect the country children, but per-
haps wean a goodly portion Of the city
youth away from the city environ
ment, with its degrading tendencies.
and teach them to love pure air and
sunshine. We should make country
life and schools so attractive that city
life would no longer prove enticing
Let every man. woman and child
implore the aid OF congress In this
great work, and when this Is accom-
plished 1t win become Americas great
est asset"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
GRAIN MARKETS.

chas. G. Lewis & Co., Grain and STOCK
Brokers, Morton Block.
Fargo, N. ..
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
Eoralan cIoae.
liz stook RaoaInta.

Chicago. Dec. I7.-Estimated, hogs.
$4,000, left over, s,42s; prospects slow
at yesterdays close. Light, s.O09S.45:
rough, s20@s.55; heavy S.2B@s.62h:
mixed, S.25@s.40; Cattle 1000, pros
poets steady; sheep 10000, prospects
strong.
Omaha, Dec. 17.-Estimatsd, hogs.
$500; cattle 1900; sheep 1900.
Kansas City, Dec. 17.-Estimated.
hogs, 1000; cattle 1000; sheep 1000.
-B. p. Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-12-17
MARKET COMMENT OF THE DAY

week, 1.s2S,o00 bushels; last week. a.
100000; year ago. $4,000; two years
sgo, $4,000.
The wheat is strong with an active
demand. Arrivals from the interior
are increasing. The corn market is
strong owing to unfavorable crop adj
vices. The demand is quiet and ar
rivals from the interior are fair and
of satisfactory quality. BroomhoIl.
Foreign Close.
Liverpool, Dec. 17.-wheat, v to *
higher. Corn unchanged to x high
err.
Paris, Dec. 17.-Wheat u higher.
Flour Y to IA higher
Berlin, Dec. 17.--Wheat X higher.
Buenos Ayres, Dec. 17.-Wheat, IN
higher. Corn V to Y higher.-B. p.
Co.