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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Masonic Notes

The Scottish Rite fall reunion viii
open. Tuesday forenoon of next week
and Will continue with two and three
sessions per day until Friday after
noon, when the. closing exercises will
be held. There are indications of an
excellent class, and all local brethren
who can possibly do so, should be on
hand Tuesday morning to help make
the candidates feel at home. and see
that all visitors have a good time while
here. This will be the only meeting
for work before next March at least.
The thirty third degree of the Scot
fish Rite will be presented in full form
in this city Dec. 20 next. The class to
be initiated at that time will consist of
Charles r. stone and Frank ID. Hall
of this city and Clarence A. Hale OF
Grand Forks. 1t IL expected that
some twenty or more members of the
degree mentioned will be present on
this occasion, including several from
outside of the state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Moerhead Rehekahs.

A lodge of the Daughters of Re-
bekah, an auxiliary to the Independ-
emit Order of ODD Fellows. was added
to the already large list of fraternal
organizat tons In Moorhead, Wednesday
night. The occasion was a most aus
picious one and the installation cere-
monies were witnessed by a large num-
Der of visitors from Fargo and nearby
towns.
The installation ceremonies were
presided over by Mrs. A. A. Just and
a. o. Busterud, of Crookston, repre-
senting the Grand Assembly of ReDek-
abs of Minnesota. The Moorhead aux
iliary will be known as Valley Lodge,
No. 76. The charter list of members
contains twenty five names. After The
usual formalities the following roster
of officers was elected, to serve until
the next regular election, according to
the tenets of the auxiliary:
Past Noble Grand--Mrs. Matilda
Hansen.
Noble Grand--Mrs. Margaret Sears.
Vice Grand--Miss Nellie Hanson.
Secretary-Miss Ella Hanson.
Treasurer-Mrs. Alga Bailey.
The conference of the beautiful and
impressive Rebekah degree was made
| by the degree team from the Rebekah
lodge of Fargo the several officers of
which performed their duties exceed
ingly well and showed themselves per-
fectly attuned to the spirit of the ritual
i and lectures
At the conclusion of the ceremonies
| the officers and members of the new
lodge, with the grand lodge represent
alive and visitors sat down to a well
spread banquet, and after discussion
Of the many good things there was a
proper and appropriate exchange of
fluctuations. The lodge of Odd Fell
lows was organized in Moorhead about
twenty years ago and while 1t has long
been the desire to perfect a Rebekal
assembly 1t has been impossible to
consummate 1t until now.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Behind Closed Doors

special attention has been given to
taking care of everyone at that time.
The Departed Of 1911.
The departed members of Fargo
lodge No. 800 who have passed away
during the last year are the late ]. B.
Fitzpatrick, who passed away in Chi
cago. Dec. rs. 1910; the rate William
Cloutier, who died at Colorado
Springs, Jan. "a. 1911; the late Paul
M. Buckley, who died at Fargo, Feb.
%; the late Ben e. Wasem, who pass
ed away at Los Angeles. April IL; and
Butte, Mont. Aug. Is. &a
Bro. Charles q. Laybourn of Mime
apolis, q prominent attorney of the twin
cities and one of the brightest and
most fluent orators of the northwest,
will be heard for the first time in Far
go when he delivers the memorial adj
dress here tomorrow afternoon. Broth
er Laybourn is a member of Lodge
No. A, and Is one of the biggest Elks
in the northwest. The members of the
committee congratulate themselves on
their success In getting Mr.. Laybourn
for that occasion.
The special music that will be fur
nished tomorrow for the services will
be by the best of Fargo's musical tai
emit and there will be several numbers
rendered by quartette comprising
Miss AIDA Blakeslee Miss Jennie
Champine. Paul Bunce and Bro.
Frank v. Steel. Miss Blakeslee will
also be heard in an appropriate solo.
Other musical numbers viii be fur
nished by the orchestra. The pro-
gramme In full follows:
Memorial Day Programme.
Selected--Or Orchestra.
Opening Ceremonies BY the Order.
Opening Ode,
Prayer-Rev. II. "A. Beard.
Selected--Or Orchestra.
Memorial Address BRO. Charles q.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
ELKS MEMORIAL
GAY TOMORROW
FARGO LODGE 200 WILL BE ADJ
DRESSED BY GRO. CHARLES G.
LAvRoURN OF MINNEAPOLIS
AT ELKs DAY LODGE OF soR-
RoWs-PLANs COMPLETED.

In memory of its departed brothers
the Benevolent ana Protective Order
Of Elks throughout the land will hold
special services tomorrow in honor OF
its dead. The day will be most APP
propriately observed in Fargo by lodge
No. $50 with special services which
have been prepared by Exalted Ruler
Mcdonald, Esteemed Lecturing Knight
Brown and Secretary Orchard.
The programme for tomorrow after
noon which will begin promptly at 8
o'clock, is one of high order and per-
haps the best that has been rendered
at an Elks' Memorial day In this city
in years. Much time was spent on it's
preparation and 1t Is with much sat
isfaction that the committee finally
presented 1t to the lodge.
A cordial invitation is extended to
the public to attend these services and
hear the splendid address which will
be delivered by one OF the most emf
nent attorneys of Minneapolis and the
excellent music which will be render
ed by Fargos best musical talent.
The wives and friends OF the members
of the order, as well as outsiders, are
most cordially invited to attend and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
EaaIe,s Dance.

The Fargo aerie of Eagles gave the
first dance of teh season last Monday
night, which proved glowing suc-
cess. The degree team of the order is
giving series of dances and the pro-
ceeds will be used to equip the team
for the Cleveland convention next
summer.
Six new applicants have been re-
ceived for membership since the last
regular meeting and Secretary knight
Is more than optimistic over the out
look for the whole years work. The
jamestown lodge is progressing and is
making splendid preparations for the
state convention which will be held
there next June.
1t is understood that there is a
probability of three new aeries in the
state to be located at Dickinson, Bis
marck and Mandan. Secretary knights
regime as state secretary is certain
ly showing good results
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
X. c. Ceremonial.

Thanksgiving day was gala day
for the knights of Columbus as 1t
was the occasion of their big mid
winter ceremonial and more than 200
men from all parts OF the jurisdiction
came here to see fifty candidates re-
ceived into the fold of the order. In
every way the big ceremonial yester-
day was a success.
In the morning solemn high mass
was celebrated at st. Mary's cathedral
on North Broadway and all the mem
bers Of the lodge and the new initiates
attended the services in a body. The
celebrant was Rev. Mr.. Egan of the
cathedral parish, and there was es-
pecially fine music rendered to make
the service more impressive. Rev
John Deignam of Dickinson delivered
the sermon. His sermon was one OF
the best that has ever been delivered
before the sessions Of the Knights oil
Columbus at any of their previous
ceremonials In this city.
Soon after the noon hour the candi-
dates assembled at the knights of Co.
lumbus hall on North Broadway ana
there the ritual was performed. II
was an excellent class and the de-
gree work was put on by the Diclxin-
son composed of Capt. Ed. J. Hughes
George Brown, r.. J. Murtha, John f.
Bougler, S. l.. Carroll, and Charles
DeFoe. Acting District Deputy MUIR
tina of Dickinson supervised the work
in place of Col. b. l. Heating of Fargo
Last night the annual banquet was
spread at Prizes hall and 1t was one
OF the most largely attended affairs
that has been known in the social his
tory of the order. All those in charge
of the arrangements were compliment
ed highly for their efforts and for their
success in making everything SO pleas
ant for the visitors.
Speeches were made by Rev. Mr..
Deignam and Mr.. Murtha, both OF
Dickinson, and others, and the party
disbanded with the general feeling
among the visitors that Fargoans were
royal hosts In every sense.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Invited colonaI suIliuan.

Grand Exalted Ruler sullivan of the
b. p. O. Elks has been especially in
yited to pay visit to Fargo lodge No.
$50 during the month of February
when he will be a guest OF the Minne-
apolis lodge. Secretary Orchard and
Exalted Ruler Mcdonald, together with
former Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Leech yesterday sent Colonel Sullivan
a telegram urging him to come to
Fargo from Minneapolis when he is
SO close to this North Dakota broth
ers.
Should the grand exalted ruler ac-
cept the invitation OF Fargo lodge. is
sued yesterday through its officials.
plans viii be made TO-. an elaborate
reception to be rendered him. An en-
deavor will be made to make 1t a state
Elk event and have representatives
present from all lodges III North Da-
kota attend the reception here in Far
80. There are now nine lodges LII the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
81 zaqaI Election.

Unless the plans go amiss, the
meeting of FL Zagal shrine, which
takes place Dec. in the temple in
this city, will be one of the greatest
that the shrine has had excepting al
ceremonial session. At this meet
ing the officers will be elected and the
delegates chosen to the Los Angeles,
CAL, imperial shrine meeting.
Another event planned Is a 'possum
supper and the Pirie Co. has wired
to Virginia and Tennessee to see il il
will be possible to provide fifty ''o'pos-
sums for the occasion.
There will be several stunts" pulled
off at this meeting, but as it is for
business alone, the public will not be
admitted.
1t is expected that arrangements
will be made at the meeting for hold
ing the midwinter ceremonial session.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Brown lnataIlad.

There was a Dig crowd last Satur-
day night at the regular Elks session
at the club rooms on Second avenue
north A good class of candidates
were initiated in the antlered order
which g. Fl Brown was regularly in
stalled as esteemed lectnring knight
to fill the unexpired term OF Charles
Brewer, resigned.
The installation ceremony is very
pretty and impressive ana was per-
formed in an excellent manner by Ex-
allied Ruler Mcdonald. assisted by
Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler Addison
Leech.
Following the regular business rou-
tine OF the session. an elaborate lunch
con was served In the dining room
after which Chairman Wood OF the
entertainment committee presented a
very clever programme that closed the
events OF the evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Red Men Officers.

Members of White Cloud council
Order Of Red Men, Moorfead, have
nominated the following for the en-
suing year:
Sachem Martin Redman.
Senior Sagamore-Garde Sweedman
Junior Sycamore. A. Zeller.
Chiefs of Records-E. Il. FIaten and
Pete Jesten.
Keeper of Wampum--Jacob Kiefer
Collector of Wampum-E. q. Melan-
der.
Trustee, Three Great SUNS. W.
Higgins.
Following the business a social ses-
sion was held and the announcement
was made that a number OF candidates
would be presented for initiation cere-
monies at the next meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
e zaaal Dance.

One OF the most largely attended
and gala events OF the Thanksgiving
season was the dancing partw given
last evening BY the Ell zagal patrol in
the Masonic ball room at the temple.
A number over 900 were present and
spent most delightful evening. dane
ing through pleasing programme &c
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
K. Of c. Election.

The annual election of the Knights
OF Columbus will take place at the next
regular melting of the Fargo council
next Tuesday night at the X. of G.
hall on North Broadway. All the
members OF the council are urged to
be present as there will be other bug
mess of Importance to DO brought up
for confederation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02

This is to be given by the degree team
of the order and 1t will be strictly an
invitational aft air. The committee i'm
charge Of the affair is making spIen-
did preparations and the decorations
and all the appointments will be i'm
keeping. This dance win be given at
Assembly hall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02
Laybourn. MINNEAPOLIS.

Layoourn, Minneapolis.
Vocal Quartette-Rock of Ages
Miss Blakeslee, Miss Champine. Mr.
Bunce, Brother Steel.
Eulogy-Judge Fl. F. Miller.
Solo--Abide With Me-Miss Blakes-
lee.
Vocal Quartette--Jesus Lover Of My
Soul-Miss Blakeslee. Miss Champine
Mr.. Bunce. Brother Steel.
Closing Ceremonies-By the Order
Doxology-By the Order.
Benediction-Rev. Mr.. Beard.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02

f1ickertail state and 1t is probable that
all Of them will send large delegations
to greet Colonel Sullivan tc North Da-
kota territory should he see fit to ac-
cept the invitation.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02

the latest dance hits played by an
excellent orchestra. The guests of
the patrol were most .congenial and
the spirit of the day was prevalent.
Refreshments were served by the
hosts.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-12-02

Darlington, N. D.. Dec. 1.-The fare
well reception rendered Father Me-
Donald, pastor of Sacred Heart church
in this' city. at the Buchanan hall was
attended by between 200 and 800 peo-
pie, all anxious to participate i'm this
appreciation to the departing priest
and fellow citizen.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-06
HE WAS FROM KANSAS Name of Morgan; Somebody Tried to Sell Him a Famous Picture.
CTopeka State JournaL)

CTOpeka State JournaI) A letter from Paris contains the following startling information:
 Its a genuine Corot, MT. Morgan a genuine, and it goes to you for a bargain at $30,000. John Jacob As tors been bidding high for it - he would give it to his bride for a we'd ding gift-but you're to have the first call We want to show our apprecia- tion of the big art purchases you've already made in Europe"
 It was in the little hotel in Nes- les-Vallee, a village 20 miles from Paris, a few days ago. The speaker, a man with hair reaching almost to his shoulders and not too recently combed, was expatiating to g. new conner, obviously an American. The painting in the hotel dining room.
 But why should I buy it?" asked the visitor, after pausing to catch his breath and pinch himself.
 'fNow, don't joke with me, Mr. Nor gan,'' replied the first speaker pleas antly. "All the world knows what a splendid patron of art you are. We've tries you bought in Amsterdam the other day, though [ don't mind tell ing you"-this confidentially-"you paid too much Now here's a real bargain, this Forest Scene by Corot Buy 1t, put it in your palace and you'll have the laugh on all those other American millionaires.'
 Put it in my palace? Oh, I see, |" the American said. Say, my friend, couldn't get that picture through the front door of my house and it's much too tall to go in my garage. Besides, Pm not particularly interested in for est scenes. We don't have them in my part of the state. I believe in conservation of natural resources, but say. who do you think I am, any, how?"
 "Why, J. Pierpont Morgan, of coufrse," exclaimed he of the long locks confidentially
 MT. Morgan stroked his iron gray hair and drew long breath of re- lief.
 You lose," he said, quietly. "I'm not a millionaire-not yet. I'm not from New York, but from Hutchinson Kansas, and I'm not capitalist, but a newspaper man. My name is Mor- gan, yes, but I'm w. Y., not J. P."
 Then there was mourning in the Nes-leS-Vallee hotel.
 ''It's too bad,' moaned the man who had tried to sell the great paint ing. Such a bargain you've missed. You see that signature, 'Corot,' ip the corner! l guarantee US genuine. l painted it myself. I don't mind tell ing you I'm an American, too, My names Smith. I live in Paris, but come here every summer to paint"
 MT. and Mrs. Morgan-W. r., not J. P.-have been in Europe several weeks. They landed in Holland and made a slow tour through that coun- try and down the Rhine.' Then they came to Paris. After several days of sightseeing and shopping they sought a country place where they might see real French life and Nes- les-Va1lee was suggested to them. They are back in Paris now and ex- pect to proceed to London in a few days.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-06

navlgable and other streams or the country, constitutes one of the most vital problems connected with the ln- dustrial development of the ln1teo States. They contend it would pc very stupid kind of statesmansfffE that could not solve the problem of caring for navigation and at the same time allowing the use of water power, especially where there is willingness to so compensate the government TOT the power afforded as to bear l1b- eral share in carrying out and ma1n- taining navigation improvement pro- jects.
 developing water power on public lands are being pushed by the United States Geological Survey, with result ing withdrawals of land from entry where 1t is found valuable sites ex- ist. In July, 31,725 acres of the pub lie domain were withdrawn, includ- ing a great number of power sites. No estimate has been made of the horse power involved, but, owing to the character of the power sites with drawn, it is believed to be enormous. The July withdrawals make a total outstanding area withdrawn of 1,546,- 258 acres, based on the examination and recommendation of the Geological Survey and involving millions of horse power and thousands of power sites. The withdrawals are made in aid of proposed legislation by Con- gress which shall provide for the full lest possible development of these en- ormously valuable properties and at the same time guard the public inter est.
 It is expected that this question will be fully considered at the com ing Convention of the National Riv CTS and Harbors Congress which will be held in Washington, Dec. 6, 2 and
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-06
Bartlett's counsel has Tough

prison. Bartlett's counsel has fought for his life in every court of law up
 to the supreme court and has failed. The highest tribunal of justice in the land. has denied the prisoners plea for new trial. The execution is to take place in twenty minutes. The death march begins. Father Bartlett leads his brother in his short walk to horting him to Christian resignation. There is moments pause after the last prayer, and then, the awful sil- ence Of the moment is broken by the tinkle of a telephone bell. The Gov ernor has granted two weeks stay of execution.
 The curtain rises upon the last scene, the private office of the Gov ernor. The prosecuting attorney and the lawyer for the defence argue the matter out for the last time before the Chief Executive of the state. The welded Tom after his Imprisonment, come before the governor to plead for clemency but without avail. The evidence is unchanged. Despairing and almost crazed by her sorrow, the aged mother curses the justice that is so blind and merciless and swoons in her sons arms. The governor asks Father Bartlett as last resort if he can say nothing to save his brother. Once again the priest an swers in the negative. At this mo- ment Dumont is brought, dying, into the office. With his last breath he confesses his crime, begs forgiveness and receives final dissolution from the brother of the man he had wronged.
 Withal, 'The Confession" is a play of the most thrilling intensity. From the triple climax of the first act if it last word, it commands the undivid- ed attention and the absorbed inter est of the spectator. The gleams of humor furnished occasionally by Patsy. Father Bartlett's young ward. and Grogan, the sexton, serve to throw into greater prominence the shadow that envelopes the young priest in his stern adherence to his VOW.
 Last evenings performance was given under trying circumstances. Through mismanagement Of some employee of the New Haven railroad, the two special cars containing the company's effects and scenery did not reach Bridgeport until eight o'clock and it was after 9:30 wher the cur tain rose on the first scene. How ever the audience was considerate and patient and apprecisting this he cast put forth special efforts to please, with splendid success.
 MT. Dempsey in the role of Joseph Dumont achieved perhaps the great defiance of his confessor in the second act, but in according him this special praise. we do not detract one iot from the merit of the other members of the cast. The delivery and acting of Mortimer Snow, as Father Bart lett, the officer of God" found favor with his audience, as was evidenced by frequent applause.
 Those who witness the closing per formance this evening will undoubt- edly agree that "The Confession is a play of unusual merit and worthy of its success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1911-09-06
Burns Agency to
 Pursue New Haven
 Road ''WreCkers?''

New Haven, Sept. 6-Determined to capture the person or persons who wrecked the valley branch train last Sunday causing the death of one pas- senger and the injury of many others, it was reported today, that the New Haven railroad company had engaged the services of the w. J. Burns de- tective agency and one report in rail- road circles this morning had it that Burns himself who worked out the case against the officials of the Iron Workers union for dynamiting the Los Angeles, Cal, yesterday, personal " visited the scene of the wreck and made himself acquainted what infor- nation the railroad people had to bear out their we'll supported theory that the accident was caused by wreckers. That members of the Burns agency are working on the case there is no doubt, but an official statement as to whether this agency had been employed by the road had taken the matter up Independently to secure the reward of $2,5O0 offered by the road, could not be obtained from the rail- road company yesterday afternoon. Burns men have spoken to several railroad men of the wreck and cir cumstances connected with it and were in this city, leaving here for Middletown by way of the Hartford division oa enc of the early trains to- day,