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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
GREAT UNCLE OF
A FARGO Man
ELECTION OF FIRST SOCIALIST
FROM WISCONSIN, RECALLS
FACT THAT FIRST ABOLITION
IsT WAS ELECTED FROM THAT
STATE.

The election of Victor L. Berg
err of Milwaukee to congress on the
socialist ticket, recalls the fact the
same district in Wisconsin elected the
first out-and-out abolitionist to con-
gress in 1S49, in the person OF Charles
Durkee. Charles Durkee was the
great uncle Of =. C. Durkee. a well
known Fargo contractor and decorator
who lives on First avenue south.
The Milwaukee journal in a recent
issue carries a picture of the Berger
and the uncle of the Fargo man. side
by side, and has the following to say
regarding the ancestor Of J. c. Durkee
of this city:
The first out and out aboiitionist to
take a seat in congress was elected
from this district in 1S4s for two
terms. when Il comprised a part of
the First district, one OF the three
Wisconsin districts OF that time. Chas
Durkee, Kenosha, was the radical
chosen. He was also the first straight
republican senator TO enter the upper
house of congress. having been elect
ed Feb. J.. 1855, by legislature that
had republican majority of only one.
Durkee was a member of the Thirty
first and Thirty second congresses.
Durkee was born at Royalton. VT
Dec. 5, 1907. Subsequently he remov-
ed to Wisconsin. where he was elected
to the territorial legislature in 1857
and 1888 Following his two terms IN
the house of representatives in Wash J.
ington, d. c., during his term in the
senate, he was member of the com.
mittee OH revolutionary claims and
private land claims. He was dele
gate to the peace congress in 1861 and
was appointed governor Of Utah by
President Andrew Johnson during the
closing year of the civil war Durkee
died in Omaha, Neb.. Jan. IA. 1870.
In speaking OF the socialist member
of congress The New York World edi-
torially says:
1.-THE gentleman from Milwaukee is
described as ;he first socialist ever
elected to congress He may be the
first who has thus ola ssified himself,
but he Is not in fact the first or even
the one hundreth socialist who has an.
peared at Washington m a represent
alive capacity.
While socialism is supposed 10 make
war upon individualism 1t fails at the
outset. for in politics every socialist
writes his own platform. Few defini-
lions of socialism agree The gentle
man from Milwaukee comes from q
town where socialism and radical de-
fi1ocTaoy are not far apart Many oil
the innovations which his party il
urging or adopting are old stories al,
ready in other towns that never had
sociaIistic mayor and council.
THE fear of socialism rests chiefly
upon the utterances Of those who deny
the rights Of property those who adj
vovate the taxation OF one man for the
benefit of another and those who wish
to consolidate In government practi-
cally all human activities Merely Il
state these propositions is to show
that the gentleman from Milwaukee
even If he were a very ardent social
| ist, Is not exactly pioneer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08

Attorneys Quickly Dispose of Case
Over the Payment Of Promis-
sorry Notes.

Quick work was made of the case
of Clapp, Norstrom & Riley VS.. c. A.
Roberts in the district court today.
The examination began and ended and
the arguments of the attorneys finish
ed this morning The jury was charg-
ed by the court Immediately following
the noon recess at o'clock. A large
portion of the testimony of the plain
tiffs was given by deposition.
The action is brought to demand
payment on a promissory note given
by the defendant for a road grader
purchased of the plaintiffs. Clapp.
Norstrom & Riley is an implement
house in Minneapolis and supplied the
defendant Roberts with a road grader
A counterclaim was filed which speci-
fed that certain extras were not fur
nished that were called for in contract
Ball, Watson, Young & Lawrence
represent the Minneapolis firm, and
Stambaugh & Fowler appear for Mr.
Roberts. J. S. Watson and w. S.
Stambaugh conducted the examina-
ton,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
MANY VISITING
ODD FELLOWS
MooRHEAD LODGE HOST TO $50
VISITORS FROM MANY NORTH
WESTERN CITIES AND TOWNS
suMPTuous BANQUET LAST
NIGHT.

over $50 visiting odd Fellows were
guests of the Moorhead lodge at dis
trict meeting held yesterday afternoon
and evening. Nearly a score of diff
ferent cities and towns were represent
ed in the gathering, among them were
Niles, Mich, Portage LaPrairie. Min
neapolis, st. Paul Lamboni Ia
GAINESVILLE, Breckenridge, Staples,
Frazee, Detroit, Ulen, Hawley. Fargo,
Sank Center, Leonard, N. D., Wheat
land, N. D., Grano, N. ID. and Wahpe-
ton.
Among the distinguished out-of-town
three inkers attending the meeting
were Grand Master Cashier of Minnea-
polls. Grand Secretary Bolten of st.
Paul. and Grand Patriarch IL. y.
Shamp of Minneapolis, w .. wilcox,
Iowa City, Ia, Cash" M. Sprague Oh
Sank Center and f. r. Smith, presl-
dent of the state science school at
Wahpeton. Brother Smith is the only
nominee for grand master or the ira
ternity in North Dakota and Will De
confirmed at the election to be held
i'm lodges of the state next month
After the lodge formalities yester-
day afternoon and evening all or the
visiting brothers and grand officers
were the guests at sumptuous ban
quet given by the officers and members
of the local lodge at the Columbia no.
tel 1t was a splendid and hospitable
affair. we'll carried out and the table
appointments, service and menu We're
all that could be desired. Emphasis
should also be laid on the social fea-
lures which were made quite enjoy
able, acquaintance were renewed and
brothers met brothers who had not
seen each other for years. Grand Sec
rotary Bolton was particularly graft
fed at the extraordinary success or
the meeting and stated that the Moor
head brethren somehow had way of
their own in arousing interest and
getting the boys together-and dis
lance seemed to be no bar
The order in Minnesota has 26S
subordinate lodges with total mem
bership of 20,s0S. There are IT'S
Rebekah lodges with total MEM
bership of 1O,343 The total wealth
of the order in the state is $1,377,52S.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
BEMIDJl, The
ONLY OASIS
PRACTICALLY ALL OTHER SA.
Looms IN TREATY DISTRICT
ARE CLOSED.

Bemiuji, Mimi. Dec. s-The "Pus-
syfoot' lightning struck close to Be-
midi today, three saloons in this city's
suburb of Nymore having been closed
by Special Agent T. E. Brents. Prac-
tically all saloons in the territory af-
fected by the 1856 treaty with the ex-
ception of the twenty eight saloons
still doing business here. are closed.
The places closed in Nymore. which
is lumber employees village of 900
persons, were those run by Thome and
Quinn, Ever Void and Chris Clemo.
In each place the orders were issued
to pack up all liquors and ship them
out of the dry zone to the brewery at
once. This was complied with, and no
liquor was confiscated. Despite the
closing in of the agents working under
orders from "Pussyfoet" Johnson, the
liquor dealers again have high hopes.
Judge Marshall A. Spoonel returned
from ST Paul this morning. where he
has been in the interest of certain
clients which connects him, in way.
with the liquor proposition.
Judge Spooner was guarded in his
remarks. but the following brief state
meHt CoInes as ray OF sunshine 10
pierce the clouds OF gloom which for
several days have enveloped the saloon
men here:
In one manner or another the mat
ter will be brought up for the deter
mination of the federal courts in the
near future.
I'm all probability the action be-
tween representatives of the govern
ment and those interested will be
steadily brought about to facilitate 9.
court decision as expeditiously as pos
sible."
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
CONGREGATIONAL CLUB
Eleventh Fall Meeting at the Normal
School Tonight--Attractive Pro-
aramme Prepared.

The eleventh fall meeting and din
ner of the Red River Valley Congrega-
tfonal club will be held in the annex
at the normal school this evening, the
guests at the banquet to be seated at
$50 o'clock.
The programme win consist OF a
series of toasts and musical numbers.
1t promises to be both entertaining
and stimulating.
1t is hoped that this may be one of
the most successful meetings in the
history of the organization. A. 8,
Kingsford. of the normal faculty, VIII
be the POSTMASTER for the post-pran-
dial proceedings which will be ac-
cording to the programme which fol-
lows:
Row Us Swiftly ........... Campana
Normal Girls GIee Club.
Toast-our Club, Its Successes and
and Failures ...................
l. A. Hunton.
Toast-Mistakes and How to Make
Prof. ]. H. Shepperd.
Toast-woman' Influence in the Club
Miss NJ Elizabeth Perley.
Yet Once Again ........... Mozart
Normal Girls Glee Club.
Toast-'Things worth Striving For.
Rev. II. A. Kernen.
st-Observations of the Day,
Wise and Otherwise .............
Rev. J. NJ. Walters.
Reading-The Ballad of the East
and West .........,.....,..K ipling
Miss Maude Hayes.
Songs-(a) Jean ........ .Burleigh
OBJ Bonjour Suzon ..Dessard
J. Harold Powers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
LARGEST Acreage Recorded.

washington, Dec. sThe area in the
United States sown TO winter wheat
this fall Is estimated by the crop re-
porting board or the United States de-
partment OF agriculture to be 2.5 per
cent more than the revised estimated
area In the fall OF 1909, equivalent to
an Increase Of $4,000 acres. the Indi-
Gated total being 34.4S5,00O acres.
The condition Of winter wheat on
Dec. was S2.5. compared with g5.s
in 1909. s5.2 in 1908 and 91,s, the ten
year avera ge
The area sown this fell 70 rye II
estimated at liz per cent less than the
revised estimated area sown IN the fall
OF 1909, equivalent TO a decrease of
$4,000 acres, The indicated total areu
being 2,1ss,0O0 acres. The condition
on Dec. / Of RE was 9a.e against 94.1
In 1909, S7.e in 1905 and 1915. the ten
year averag
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
BROTHERHOOD ELECTS

Mckinley lodge No. 922 of the Mod
ern Brotherhood of America held an
important business meeting last even.
ing at Prizes hall. A number of
candidates were voted into the order
feed was held at the conclusion of the
ceremonies. Officers elected were as
follows:
Presideu:-A. L. WOODWARD
Vice Presi6ent-F w. johnson.
Secretary. p. Johnson.
Treasurer-A. Bassett.
Chaplain-Beatha Maristuen.
Conductor-Henry Johnson.
Watchman-Maria Birkenmier.
Sentry-Carl j. Martinson.
Musician-Estella Johnson.
Trustees-F. z. Paine, Chas. Shaver,
John Orbom,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
PREDICTS BUMPER CROPS.

Fergus Falls. Mimi, Dec. s. -
The drought of the last summer
does not seem TO be broken to any
noticeable extent. The month of
November passes with only a
trace of precipitation, and thus far
there has been none in December.
Rev w. G. Rice, who has lived in
Minnesota fifty-five years. says he
can remember four dry seasons in
that time, those of 1857, 1864, 1894
and 1910. In 1864 and 1894 the
drought continued until February,
after which there was an abund-
ance Of snow. lie also recalls that
the crops of the two following
years--1865 and 1896 were the
largest In Minnesota's history.
Mr.. Rice is of the opinion that
the drying up of vegetation rests
the land, and that there will be a.
double accumulation Of nitrates
and phosphates next year because
neither grain nor grass drew upon
this years supply
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
MRS. DEITz SAYS
she WAS ROBBED
DETECTIVES WILL join IN
SEARCH FOB HEIRLooMs RE-
PORTED STOLEN FROM
DoWRY BOX.

Hayward, Wis. Dec. S.-Between
now and Monday. the date set for the
trial of John and Hattie Deitz and
their son Leslie, members of the FAM
lily with the aid of private detective
will search for the contents OF Mrs.
Deitz' dowry box. which she declares
was rifed by vandals after the family
surrendered. The loss OF articles, Mrs.
Deitz declared yesterday, had caused
her more worry than the coming trial
for every valuable she owned, includ-
ing her engagement and wedding rings
were taken from the box.
Mr.. Deitz learned few days ago
that the box had been rified and she
planned to begin an investigation as
soon as she was released. The box,
she says. contained her wedding gifts.
several pieces of silverware and pres
ents from friends who are now dead
1t contained some Of the childhood
toys of the children which Mrs. Deitz
had preserved.
All these things are gone, according
to Mrs. Deitz who had her attorneys
investigate.
Fears He'll Be Poisoned.
Even the wolf poison, which John
Deitz kept In the box, was taken and
this has caused John Deitz no litsle
anxiety. When things do not go to
suit him, he says he expects TO be
poisoned before the trouble is over.
Leslie Deitz will remain In Hayward
until the trial lie called. Clarence and
Myra Deitz went to Milwaukee last
night to continue the campaign for
funds which Clarence has started
They will make the appeal together
and try to raise q large defense fund
before the trial begins.
barrow for Leading Counsel.
Clarence barrow Of Chicago is ex-
pected to act as leading counsel when
the case Games 20 trial Deitz received
telegram from barrow last night ac-
cepting the terms Deitz and w. b
Rubin or Milwaukee had a long con
ference late yesterday and Deitz says
he told Rubin 10 act simply in an adj
visory wa. Deitz has shown much
displeasure over the failure Of his at
torneys to carry single point in the
preliminary matters, or to have the
case taken out Of Hayward.
The defense lost every motion an
was finally compelled to file an affida
Wit Of prejudice against Judge James
Wickham, the presiding judge, This
| left the choice of the trial place witt
/ the court. He chose to have the case
tried IN Hayward and called IN Judgs
Al. Fl. Green eff Wausau to preside. HI
set the case FOR Monday and told thu
Jurors To report at that time.
No dI.unkard drinks as much n
people thinks he does
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate Of Scost
ID. Kentfleld. deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, James w. Pollock adminis-
traitor OF the estate Of Scott ID. Kent
field, late of the township of Arthur
in the county Of Cass and state OF
North Dakota. deceased. to the credi-
tors OF, and all persons having claims
against said deceased, to exhibit them
with the necessary vouchers. within
four months after the first publication
of this notice, to said administrator
at his office. S04 deLendrecle building,
in the city of Fargo in said Casn
county
Dated December fth, A. ID. 1910.
JAMES w. POLLOCK,
Administrator.
First publication on the sth day OF
December, Al. p. 1910.
(Dec. S-i5-22-29)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
'MAYNAROS WILL
SPEAK TONIGHT
TALENTED LECTURERS ON DIET
ING WILL ADDRESS FARGoANs
AT THE PUBLIC LIBRARY THIS
EvENINe-THE LECTURES ARE
ABSOLUTELY FREE.

Elsewhere mention is made Of the
fact that DR.. and Mrs. Maynard OF
Denver are in the city. Iecturing ON
dieting and general health rules, as
well as the proper combination of
foods
Late this afternoon arrangements
were made for lecture this evening
in the auditorium of the Carnegie
library in this city.
Everyone is invited. There is no
charge OF any nature. The lecture is
entirely free and what the Maynards
tell you may add years to your life.
Don't miss the lecture, which begins
at o'clock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING.
Demise of Rasnus Peterson at Hi
Home In This City.

Demise of Rasmus Peterson at His
Home In This City.
Rasmus Peterson. n years of age,
passed away at his home, 604 Third
street south, few minutes after 2
o'clock this morning, succumbing
practically to old age and general in
trinity He had been resident here
for about thirty years and very high
Iy esteemed in the circles in which he
moved. He had been a widower about
two years, and for long time had
been a regular attendant at the sery-
ices of the Norwegian Trinity Luther
an church. Arrangements for the fun
eral are in progress, but they will be
subject to the wishes of relatives who
live out of town, who may desire to
attend the last rites. He Is survived
bv several children, among them Mrs.
Syvert Johnson of Moorhead and Mira.
Arneson of Fargo. Another death in
the family was made known today in
a telegram to Syvert Johnson inform
ing him of the passing away OF his
brother. at Benson, MINI. on TUESDAY.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Late Events

The clearings of the Fargo banks
for today were $110,5SA14. The clear
ings for the financial week ending to-
day were $9S4,65S76.
The w. C. 4. u. will meet tomorrow
afternoon at o'clock with Mrs c. G..
Boise, 424 Seventh avenue south
F. w. Ames of Mayville, spent the
day in the city On legal business.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Notice to Creditors.

In the matter of the estate Of Donald
S. Kentfeld, deceased.
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Edmund ID. Kentfeld, admin
istrator OF the estate Of Donald s.
Kenttield. late Of the township OF Ar
thur, in the county IF Cass and state
OF North Dakota, deceased. to the
creditors Of. and all persons having
claims against said deceased, to ex-
hibit them. with the necessary voueh-
ers, within six months after the first
publication Of this notice, TO said az
mlnistrator at his residence ia the
township OF Arthur. in said C
county.
Dated December Tth. Al. ID. 1910.
EDMUND p. KENTFIETD,
Administrator
First publication Dn the Sth day 81
December, A. D 1910.
eDec. 81 15s129.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Wheat Case Under Amusement.

The taking of testimony in the case
of the state against Chesley and Rum
mel, accused Of stealing quantity If
wheat, some time ago from place
in Moland township, was completed
yesterday. RI the attorneys wave ar
guments Justice Malloy says he viii
give his decision in a very little while,
In the meantime the matter Is up TO
the lawyers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Home from Bismarck.

Sheriff Henry n. Boyle returned
home today from Bismarck. where he
went yesterday to take Prof. r. EN-
NETT Sully, the clairvoyant and mind
healer convicted Of criminal assault
in the first degrae. to the state peni-
Tertiary.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
coNeREeATloNAL suPPER.
Mems Club Of Congregational Church
to Be Hosts.

AT i well attended meeting OF the
Mems club of the Congregational
church Of Moorhead last night 1t was
decided to give q supper Dec. Is to
all the members of the congregation,
the young people and children Of the
Sunday school, the occasion to be ex-
clusively d church family affair. All
attending tile supper will be expected
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Y. w. c. A. BOARD
Held Meeting This Morning at Asso.
citation. :.

The board of directors of the Y. w.
C. A. held the regular December bus
mess meeting at the association this
morning. The reports of all the COM
mittees were given in full and those
OF the educational, religious, visiting
and hospitality. and social committees
were especially gratifying.
The board decided to hold the an
nual candy sale of the "Y." Dec. %.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Moorhead Department

to remain and take part in the busi-
ness meeting which will follow the
supper DR.. d. g. barrow was given
charge Of the financial end of the en-
tertainment and arranging for the
good things to eat, and the service was
placed In the hands Of j. ". Godfrey.
who is a past master in such work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
WALKED NUDE THROUGH CITY.
Former Cavalier County School Teach
or Suffering from Dcmsntia.

Portage La Prairie, Man, Dec. s.
Miss c. e. Cutler, school teacher
from Cavalier county. North Dakota
created sensation here this morning
by parading the streets with her night
dress over her arm while every other
vestige of her clothing was missing
She started out from her boarding
house in this condition while the Their
mometer was IA below zero with
gentle zephyr blowing from the north
west. She had gone three blocks In
this condition before man in a
sleigh saw her and after a struggle
persuaded her to cover her loins with
an old wheat bag. In this condition
he took her to the polite station where
she explained that God had called
upon her TO do his bidding She Is
said to be suffering from religious de-
mentia and will be sent to the insane
asylum.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Live Stock Receints.

Chicago, Dec S.-Hogs; 10000; left
over, 5,155; prospects weak, Cattle:
5000; slow and weak. Sheep, $4,000;
weak. Hogs; Light, $715@760; mix
ed, $720@T60; heavy, $7.15@L60;
rough, $I15@730.
Omaha Hogs, $500; cattle, 4,40O;
sheep, 5000.
Kansas City.-Hogs, 1000; cattle, T.
600; sheep, 4,00O.-H w. & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
WORST AT RERrHoLp.
Head of the A. c. Will Speak at Farm
ers Institute.

President ]. H. Worst will leave to-
morrow evening for Berthold, where
he win be one of the principal speak
ers at a farmers institute which will
be held at the Mountrail county town.
It will be necessary for the head OF
the A. G. to go to Williston and then
back over the same line to Berthold
to make the proper train connections.
President Worst will speak along agri-
cultural lines.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Primary Movement.

Wheat receipts, $4,000; last year,
222,000. Shipments 165,O00; last year,
273,000. Corn, receipts. 100000; last
year, $4,000. Shipments, $4,000;
shipments, $4,000 bushels.-B. F. Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
loo closed At peeIine.

Chicago, Dec. S.-Hogs closed slow at
decline. Cattle weak. Sheep strong
r. F. Co.
south st. Paul Dec. S.-Hogs T.
500: s cents lower; bulk $7.S50S740
Cattle 500. steady. Sheep 600, weak.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Beef Prices.

St Paul, Dec. Seattle: Cows and
heifers s2.75@425; steers: stockers
S2.O0m410: feeders $3G0@5.00.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08

to n lower; -four, v to 1k lower
Close: Wheat, " to " higher; flour
u to u higher.
Berlin Wheat closed 81 lower.
Buda- Pesth. Holiday-C. e. L. e.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
Flour Output.

Minneapolis, Dec S.--FIour output
70,915 barrels less than last week
Sales materially less than output.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08
INTO NEW QUARTERS.
cass Co. Abstract Moves Into New
Offices in Fargo Natl Bank BLDG.

Offices in Fargo Natl Bank Bldg
The Cass County Abstract Co, of
which G. A. Fraser is president. has
moved into it's new offices in the base
ment of the Fargo National Bank
building. The offices have been hand
somely fitted and are complete in ali
their appointments. The officers and
employees are much pleased with the
companys permanent location
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-12-08

No aviator has as yet been fined for
exceeding the altitude limit