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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
SWEDISH LUTHERANS
Congregation of Swedish Lutheran
athesda Church Assembled
in Annual Session.

Pursuant to the rules of the
church the congregation and mem
bers of the Swedish Lutheran Bethes-N
da church met in annual session yes
terday afternoon from 1870 to $50
o'clock. The proceedings were pre-
sided over by Rev. ]. o. Cavalin, who
has charge of the spiritual affairs of
the church pending the arrival of the
Rev Mr.. Eckman who was called to
the pastorate, succeeding Rev. Mr..
Bostrom, about two months ago. The
formal acceptance of the pastoral call
by Mr.. Eckman was read to the meet
ing and it was stated that he would
assume his duties May l.
After the disposition of the regular
routine matters and the presentation
and reading of the several annual re-
ports the following were elected dea-
cons for the ensuing year: H. Pehr-
son, F. Westberg, Leonard Eastlund
and j. O. Johnson. The trustees
elected were, Charles Peterson and
A. T. Nelson. The financial report
showed the affairs of the church to
be in satisfactory shape and it dis
closed the very pleasing fact that
the building debt of the church had
been reduced to $1,000 during the
past year. Andrew Swenson record
ed the minutes Of the meeting
In the evening. the annual meet
ing of the Scandinavian Relief asso-
citation was held when the usual year
ly reports of officers were presented
and properly acted upon. The follow
ing were elected officers for the year
1918: President, c. w. Freeman;
vice president. J. w. Miller; treasurer,
Adolph Edenborg; secretary, David
Anderson.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
EAST SIDE NOTES.

The annual dinner and meeting of
the Clay County Editorial associa-
tion was held at the Hotel Comstock
last night when a number of county
officers were guests of the newspaper
men. After the dinner there were
the usual frivolities and good time
and the exchange of congratulations,
for the bounteous 'bestowal of many
privileges and mercies during the
past year" .'.'.
Atty. N. J. Johnson is a patient at
the Northwestern hospital in the ef-
fort to ward off an attack of pneu-
monia.
An inspector was in the city yes
terday afternoon from the postoffice
department, in conference with Post
master Meeker, in reference to the
proposed mail service between Moor
head, Fargo and Dilworth. The in
spector will recommend that pouch
from Fargo and one from Moorhead
be dispatched via the street railway,
at 10 a. m. daily and that return
pouches be dispatched from Dilworth
at D. m. daily. Such a service is
expected to be satisfactory to the
business men of the cities and will
be great convenience. The new
service will begin as soon as the re-
port of the inspector has been ap-
proved
Divorce cases seem to have the right
of way. before Judge Taylor in the
district court at Fergus Falls. Three
have been set for hearing, in two. of
them the husbands are charged with
cruel and inhuman treatment and one
hubby is alleged to be always drunk
and incapable"
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Brown of the
new variety store which is to be OPEN
ed in a few days in the Comstock
hotel building, have taken rooms at the
hotel
Their friends will be gratified to
hear that Mrs. Bell and Mrs, t. l.
Lewis, patients at the Moorhead hos
pital are progressing towards recov
cry very nicely.
Cashier Nelson of the State bank at
Georgetown was among the visitors in
the city.
County Treasurer Paulson and his
force are now ready to receive per-
sonal and other taxes which became
due, pursuant to law, last Monday. On
March l., personal property taxes be-
come delinquent and then penalty of
10 per cent Is added and on April /,
they may be collected by the sheriff.
On June /, a penalty of 10 per cent will
be added to unpaid real estate taxes.
There are more unlikely things than
the starting of an agitation favoring
the commission form of government
for the city of Moorhead A banker
and two very prominent men proclaim
ed today that they were ready to take
off their coats and work for the plan.
The three men announced themselves
very much opposed to the ward plan
Of representation, for any city and es-
pecially small cities of the size of
Moorhead, they said, 1T is not con-
ducive to the best business manage
ment Of the affairs of municipality.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
sues FOR HORSE
GAINS one CENT

Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. S.--Exor
Dechaine's interest in a horse worth
1910, and which was held by A. A.
Latin, guardian of Dechaine's step
sons, was found by a jury before
Judge w. c. Leary in district court TO
be just / cent, the smallest possible
verdict under the law. 1t was the first
case for Judge Leary in his new posi-
ton.
Dechaine claimed the horse as part
of his share of the estate Of his de-
ceased wife. His stepsons, through
their guardian, also claimed it. Latin
few months ago obtained the horse
from Dechaine by writ of replevin,
and then Dechaine sought to get the
animal or it's value by suit. Judge
Leary instructed the jury that De-
chaine as an heir had an interest and
could have a verdict ranging from 1
cent to the full value. The jurors de-
cided for the 1 cent. .>
The verdict does not settle final
ownership, as the estate is still in
probate.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Moorhead News
MAYOR DAVY DECLINES
Chief Executive Of Moorhead Gives
Out Statement That He Will
Not Run Again.

Regarding the approaching mayor
atty campaign and his part in 1T,
Mayor Davy gave out the following
statement, above his own signature
this afternoon and in 1t is the plain
statement that he cannot be can
didate again for reelection:
In February, 1909, through the urg-
ent request of many Of the business
men and taxpayers OF the city OF
Moorhead l was induced, very much
against my own inclination, to become
a candidate for the mayoralty of this
city. II was only upon the arguments
of my friends, that it was duty l
owedeto the city, that consented to
run. .r.'..
Tn February, 1911, considered my
obligations fulfilled, but ] was again
called upon by many of our citizens
and urged to be a candidate for just
one more term and l finally yielded
with the distinct understanding that
If l served another term / would have
given my full quota of time to city
affairs. Now, when have finished my
work am again approached by many
and asked to offer my name. l can
only say that | heartily thank my
friends for the confidence they repose
in me, but positively / cannot be a
candidate for reelection
Moorhead, Jan. 8. w. H. Davy.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
SMALL NOONTIDE FIRE
Fire Department Was Given Hurried
Hun to Boarding House on Front
Street at Noon Hour.

An alarm of fire just at the noon hour
sent Chief Sutherland and his men
on a hurried run to the corner of
Front street and First street where
a blaze had started in couple of up
stairs rooms leading into an attic of
a boarding house there which is To-
Gated in building formerly owned by
Harry C.'Neill
Johnson's grocery store, directly be-
meath the burning rooms, was also
damaged in the ceiling where the
flames burst through. His damage of
$500 to his tsock was probably due
more to water and smoke than the
flames Mrs. Johnson confined to her
apartment with young baby, was
considerably disturbed by the general
commotion.
None of the other stores in the build
including small restaurant and the
Gillestein place were damaged in any
way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
COMMISSIONERS help
Moorhead and GAINESVILLE Road Will
Get Substantial Assistance From
the County Board.

l.. A. Huntoon, H. J. Harris and 9TH
ers of the commercial club appeared
before the board of county commission
ers of Clay county yesterday after
noon and asked their cooperation in
the proposed construction of the pub
lie enterprise known as the Moorhead
to BarnesviIle highway, which eventu-
ally will be made a state highway un
der the splendid laws of Minnesota
which were designed to encourage the
building of we'll constructed roads in
all parts of the state.
Mr.. Harris explained to the MEM
bers of the county board what progress
had been made in connection with the
perfecting of plans for the construc-
ton of the road and supplying the A.
nances. He told of the transfer of
an unexpended balance at the disposal
of the commercial club amounting OF
about $1,1O0 and that the subscribers
very willingly had signed and con-
sented that the money they had subs
scribed for other purposes and was
not needed could be transferred to the
proposed new road between Moorhead
and GAINESVILLE.
After the consideration of several
details in connection with the enter
prise by the commissioners and MEM
bers of the committee the board an
nounced the proposition met with their
hearty approval, that 1T was a good
thing generally and ought to be push
ed along and 1t was agreed to ap-
propriate the sum Of $4,000, or half
the cost of securing such right of way
as is needed. 1t is understood that all
concerned are very enthusiastic in re-
gard to the construction of the new
road and in a number of instances
farmers have subscribed sums equal
to the amount they will be paid for
lands which they will be asked to sell
dent that the gospel of good roads
is not to be a neglected one in Clay
county
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
BroomhalI Reports.

Liverpool, Jan. S.-The wheat mar
ket was inclined lower at the open
ing as q result of lower American
cables yesterday and private reports
Of more favorable weather in the win
ter wheat belt and prices were un-
changed to u lower. This was offset
here by the strength i'm Buenos Ayres
at the close and the firmness of both
plate and Australian offers with an
improved demand from the continent
for CargOes. The weather continues
fine In Argentine and receipts are
liberal At l 80 p. m. the market was
dull but steady with prices unchanged
to B higher than yesterday. Corn
opened n to 4 lower and later the
American grade further decline IL on
expectations Of larger arrivals here
of American corn and in sympathy
with lower American offers.
Argentine: Broomhall cables that
there is much difficulty being expert
enced in making Contractions for
plate wheat and thus sales are hind
cred as bottoms are scarce and dear
and oats and linseed is to be shipped
also and therefore heavy exorts in
the near future and problematical
Australian: Our agent at Sydney
cables; Farmers deliveries are large
and it Is believed that the yield will
be at least 100000 bushels over the
recent official estimates.
Argentine: A cable from our agent
late last night states that the wealth
er continues fine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
EBERHART URGES
MANY REFORMS

St Paul, Jan. S.-Governor Eberhart,
in his message to the state legislature
today, referred at length to many mat
ters Of Importance to states welfare.
Eberhart laid special emphasis on the
initiative and referendum, urging leg
islation along that line. He also rec
ommended a reorga nization of the
state department, declaring that for
over half century business affairs
of the state have been carried on in
an unsystematic manner. The organ
ization of a department of public do
main and the department of agricul-
ture were especially urged.
Other reforms advocated included
presidential preference primaries, of
which he said: There's no principle
to which 1 stand more strongly COM
mitted than that the people shall nom
mate their officers by direct primary
election"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
BISHOP AT CONCOROIA
Makes Tour Of Inspection on Behalf
Of Board Of Regents Of Nor
wesian Lutheran Church.

Concordia college was honored with
visit from Bishop Dahl of the Nor
wegtan Lutheran church yesterday and
today. The distinguished visitor was
very cordially greeted by the presi-
dent, members of the faculty and the
$50 students, who now comprise the
student body of the college up to date.
Primarily the visit was an official
one as DR.. Dahl made thorough in
spection of the college on behalf OF
the board of regents. During his stay
he was the guest of President and
Mrs. Aasgaard at their comfortable
and hospitable home on the campus of
the institution.
Last evening at $50 Bishop Dahl
addressed the students and faculty in
the large auditorium where he re-
ceived a right royal welcome The
students were regaled with a very in
structive and interesting talk, the
theme of which was, The Art of Liv-
ing, a subject in which the speaker
was perfectly at home and which he
illustrated with appealing word pic
lures. The bishop left for his home
at Minneapolis this afternoon over the
Northern Pacific.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Beef Prices,

Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
George Walker Want. Il.

with the filing of his petition, for
city justice of the peace, by George
L., Walker, today, there are now three
candidates for Justice filed for the
coming city election, the other two
being Thomas Torson and e, u. Wade
who desire to succeed themselves.
Just whose scalp Mr.. Walker is after
is not known. Today there were
rumors that w. J. Bodkin had begun
to think that he was just the man to
administer Justice at police head
quarters and that he. had authorized
a petition to be circulated for him.
The petition of Garfield Rustad as city
attorney to succeed himself is in cir
culation and will be filed tomorrow
The petition of H. H. Hansen, as al
derman for the Second ward has been
filed.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Evening Grnin Letter.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Wheat--The mar
ket opened steady and the range for
the day proved exceedingly narrow.
the tendency being generally easier as
compared with yesterday. The snow
covering, which has been very general
over the winter wheat belt has al
layed, for the time being, all fear re-
garding damage to that crop. The
market however, shows little or no
pressure. and is in a waiting attitude,
with the undertone steady. The in
crease In estimated receipts for to-
morrow reflects the arrivals Of grain
bought at Minneapolis to come to this
market.
Corn-The trend of the market was
somewhat easier owing to the recent
heavy covering by local shorts. Prices
showed small variations, with cash
values in all markets generally easier.
We do not hear of any new sales for
export and are Of the opinion that a
large portion of the business recently
reported was in the nature of filling
old sales
Oats-The market continues of a
sluggish character, fluctuations being
of most limited nature. Receipts
continue fairly good while the demand
is limited.
rbas n Tau,is e, ~
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
ARRESTED ALLEGED
WHITE SLAYER

Seattle, Wash, Jan. S.-Joseph Mil
Ter, alleged white SLAYER, captured by
detectives yesterday in a secret room
in the basement of his residence, ending
three years chase. He was held with
his wife on warrants charging them
with being unlawfully in the United
States.
The detectives found where the Mil
lers lived, several days ago, but were
raided the place and after arresting
Mrs. Miller one of the detectives saw
a rug move. Under it he found a trap
door leading into secret room, where
Miller was hiding.
Miller had three pistols and three
rifles in his hiding place, but made no
effort to use them.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
WHEAT CROP HAS RIVAL.
Poultry Industry on Farms Alone
Amounted to $eoo,oOo,o 900 in 1912.

A report just issued by Secretary
Wilson, head of the department of
agriculture, covering a period of six
teen years. shows a remarkable growth
of various farming industries-espe-
cially that of poultry and Minnesota
is one state which is credited with in
teresting figures of the work of the
hen.
The report says the hen is one of
the chief producers Of the country, it
being estimated that in the year 1912
she laid 1,70O,O00,00O dozen eggs, and
if an egg is worth only TX cent, it
gives a value of 1857, 000, 900, and if this
is added to the value of the fowls
raised. the products of the poultry in
dustry on farms amounts to about
$500, 100000. This nearly equals the
value of the wheat crop. The profits of
the fanciers, which are not included
in the estimate, raise the amount re-
allied to a considerable extent.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
sizino Up tho Judge.

Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph: A
Judge once had a case in which the
accused man understood only Irish.
An interpreter was accordingly sworn.
The prisoner said something to the in
terpreter.
What does he say?" demanded his
lordship.
Nothing, my lord" was the reply.
How dar you say that when we all
heard him? Come on, sir, what was
it?"
MY; lord, said the interpreter, be-
ginning to trembles 1T had nothing to
do with the case
"If you don't answer I'll commit
you, sir!" roared the judge. Now,
what did he say?"
well, my lord, you'll excuse me,
but he said, Who's that old woman
with the red bed curtain around her,
sitting up there?'"
At which the court roared.
"And what did you say?" asked the
judge, looking a little uncomfortable.
II said, Whist ye spalpeen! That's
the ould boy that's going to hang
you"
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08

at Buffalo to unload at once and that
II cars available at Minneapolis there
would be over 200 cars per day shipped
from there to eastern mills as there
haS been lot of wheat sold there of
lase and eastern millers want 1t. Bears
on wheat said that while number of
them had covered on the advance they
We're in good shape to put their lines
out again on any further advance. 1t
was said that q number of the locals
who bought May were large sellers of
July. Corn specialists who watched
operations in the pit all day yester
day said after the close that 1t looked
as though the Armour Grain Co, who
have been bullish on the market of
late had sold May under cover. the
selling by Chaplin and King Farnum
being credited to them. There were
said their selling was for other inter-
ests than Armour.
Inter Ocean.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Mornins Grain Letter.

Chicago, Jan. S.-Wheat Weather
in the northwest is beginning to
moderate and further general snow
has fallen in the winter wheat belt,
thus giving the crop ample protec-
ton and mostly all of a local pro-
fessional character, still we do not
look for much decline, and think the
market will be governed a good deal
by the cash and export demand.
Limits from abroad for our own
wheats are close to a working basis,
hence we consider the long side on
weak spots the safest, taking mod
crate profits on small rallies.
Corn: Weather generally favorable
for movement to market which is
large and likely to continue so for
sometime to come. Farmers gener-
ally are satisfied with present prices
and country elevators are full, and 1t
Is only question of railroad equip
ment as to the size of our receipts
Oats: The market will be govern
ed by the action of other grains The
movement continues fairly liberal and
receipts are likely to increase, as
farmers seem more disposed to sell
The cash demand is only fair.
Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Big CITRUS CROP
MAY Be SAVED

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. S.-With
markedly high temperatures prevailing
smudging was successful last night in
saving oranges and lemons that had
been only slightly nipped by the cold
of the two previous days. According
to the citrus experts fully half of a
$50,000,000 crop may be found to be in
marketable condition,
The weather bureau forecasts a
gradual return to normal conditions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Price Currant.

Cincinnati, Jan. 8.-The Price Cur
rent says: "a light covering of snow
has fallen over the western wheat
belt in advance of zero weather and
will give needed protection. A good
heavy blanket of snow would be more
fortunate for the mild weather pre-
vailing to date left an open soil and
the slight covering will quickly dis
appear even with the coolest kind of
weather. The wheat belt east Of
river had plenty of late rains and is
not we'll belted in snow and there is
likely. to be some uneasiness over
condition of the plant. There is over
part of the territory a repetition
of last years zero weather following
the close of rainy reason and with
out snow blanket ".'. #
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Grain Opinions.

Finley Barrel: Advise purchases
of wheat on good declines which will
occur from time to time. Think pur-
chases Of corn should be made on
every decline as underlying situa-
ton is exceedingly strong.
Logan & Ryan: Reaction Of q
cents from the top in corn and a
little closing rally leaves the market
in a healthy position.
Ware & Leland: It looks from the
situation that a. lower range of wheat
values will be witnessed.
Chaplin & Co. Heavy seaboard
clearanCes Of wheat makes a healthy
trading and commercial situat ton de-
spite the large arrivals.
ChaS. r. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
GIRL UNCONSCIOUS
- .s,- IN BERTH.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. S.-Miss
Evelyn Stewart of Jacksonville,
Fla, was today found unconscious
in her berth in a sleeping car on
the Big Four train which left
Chicago at 9 p. m. yesterday.
She had been chloroformed and
an empty bottle was found in the
berth. Her arms were tied behind
her.
The young woman was taken to
a hospital where she has since
been unable to talk coherently.
Forty six dollars in paper money
and a ticket to Knoxville, Tenn,
were found pinned in her hat.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Century Old Indian Dies,

Superior Wis., Jan. S-Chief Pussa-
fiss, claimed to have been 115~years
old, Chippewa Indian, who has been
one of the interesting characters of
Kolon Springs for the past twenty
years, died yesterday afternoon at his
home there.
The old brave had been chief of his
tribe for many years, and remembered
well the days when the Chippewa
tribe made war upon the Sioux, and
many a time he could be seen in front
of his shanty relating his experiences
to resorters, receiving q package of
tobacco for his trouble
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
speculative Gossip:

Chicago Jan. 8.-Gossip among
wheat traders last night was not quite
SO bullish as for several days In some
quarters, and more so In others Those
bullish theories figured that inasmucb
is foreigners are taking what winter
wheat we have to spare. and paving
advanced prices for 1T, they see no
reason for being bearish and prefer the
buying side on all dips One wheat
trader, who has been bullish all along.
said that his information was thai
large sales of Canadian wheat were
being made daily and not reported
that there was bids for Duluth wheat
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Credit Men of Fargo viii Entertain
The Head of The Association
Evening of Jan. IA.

President Salisbury of the National
Credit Mems association will be the
guest of the Fargo association at din
ner to be given in the commercial
club room. on Tuesday evening, Jan.
IA. which will be an elaborate affair.
1T is hoped that the credit men will
all be present and that they will bring
with them their friends as guests.
During the evening the national presi-
dent will deliver short talk on some
subject interesting to the members
and people in general.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Raaudreau-l-auer.

At the church of the Immaculate
Conception. st. Cloud, Miss Bauer was
married to Walter Beaudreau. Miss
Pauline Bauer attended the bride and
the best. man was a brother of the
groom. An hour later the happy
couple left for Chicago for "a brief
wedding trip. Mr.. Beaudreau Is an
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
PERUVIAN LABOR
ON Big STRIKE

Callao, Peru, Jan. s.-The shipping
industry of this port was brought to
a complete standstill today by gen.
eral strike of the dock laborers and
longshore men. Efforts are being
made to settle the dispute by arbi-
tration.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-08
Card Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Baum of No.
10S Third avenue north. Moorhead, de-
sire to express their thanks through
the columns of The Forum for the
many kindnesses that were extended
to them and for the words of sym
pathy and beautiful flowers that were
sent during the illness and at the
time of the death of their baby. Such
kindness will always be appreciated
by them Adyt.