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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
The MIGHTY.

Minneapolis News: Tammany is a
powerful organization because II
draws it's strength from both ends OF
the social organization.
In the slum districts of New Yerks
east side, it is the giver of numerous
small jobs, it attends funerals, dis
tributes Thanksgiving turkeys, gets
the boys out Of Jail when arrested ana
patronizes the local saloons.
In Fifth avenue, Tammany Is the
silk-hatted political solidarity which
can deliver contracts. and franchises
fix the police and put On the bench
judges who will be partial to big ousl-
ness demands and interests.
But it Is the stratum Of society ly-
ing between these extremes that really
possesses the power. In it are the
people who are not rich or very poor,
not socially, politically or financially
distinguished, not given to pushing
themselves into the spotlight, not CIV
en- to the making of loud noises over
their affairs. But it is they who are
the hope Of the nation. 1t is they VINO
can do anything that needs to be done
for thel nation.
It is because of this intermediate
stratum, class, element, or whatever
you want to call it, that we have pro-
gressive and rebealious movements
against political discipline. and parti-
san OrSanlZaLlOu. 1t Is USCduSe VI ills
stratum or element that we are NOV
ing onward in respect of. all matters.
These people are the masses, not the
massed like those who constitute the
strength of Tammany, and things are
decided sensibly, justly and rightly
only when they are stirred to united
action.
There is no more powerful and re-
sourceful political organization than
Tammany. There is no city with more
people sodden in ~selfishness han New
York City. Yet. the people Of that in.
termediate stratum do what they will
in New York when they will to do 1t. And
what is true of the metropolis is r
as to the entire nation. Call 1t a
progressive movement, a radical move
ment or an o~ut-and-out rebellion, II
you like-the spirit is there and all
powerful, if fully aroused. Politicians
make the mistake of BELIEVING it does
not exist because it does not express
itself within party limits. 1t lives. 1t
begins to move. And woe to the Phil
istines!
rop TE NEWS READ FORUM
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
B~roomhalI's Report.

Liverpool, Nov. 17.-The opening
was under short covering with under
tone firm and q to S higher and lat
er March further advanced n. The
strength in Winnipeg Saturday and
light wold's shipments to the United
Kingdom and an increased demand
rom the continent for cargoes arriv-
ing stimulated support. Following the
opening there was a further general
advance with March leading, shorts
and; SpeculatOrs bought freely on all
advance of * to Il on a cable from
our Argentine agent Of general rains
over the entire country and damage
in northern Buenos Ayres from floods
and. fears OF a wet harvest in the
north. Russian offerings continue
light and firmly held and Manitoba
offers flrmer which there Is a good
demand. At 1880 p. m. the market
was firm NON higher. Corn opened
a. to u higher and later further adj
vanced u to " with undertone strong.
Plate spot was a higher with less
er. feeling among holders here and
rurnors Of several Argentine cargoes
sold to America on Saturday. At 1850
p. M. the market a "a gid higher.
Our Argentine agent cables: In
northern Buenos Ayres wheat has
been seriously damaged by floods;
along the route of the Pacific western
railways the prospects are good; but
fine dry weather is desired. In Santa
Fe there has been excessive rains and
weather still unsettled. Corn: New
crop has made a splendid start
Worlds shipments: Wheat 15,O 56, 0OC
bushels against 1920, 900 last week
and 14,S64,000 bushels last year. Corn
1880 against 5,535, 900 bushels last
wee kand $4,000 bushels last year
Quantity shipped for orders includ-
ed In above 444,000 bushels against
G56,000 bushels and 1886, 900 bushels
last year; total wheat taken by con
tinental countries the past week. g.
sos. 900 bushels against 8,512, 900 bush
els.last week and S,O96,000 bushels
last year.
Broomhan
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
The Recent crookston Election.

According to The Crookston Times
it seems to be a question whether the
recent city election was a valid one. 1t
is alleged that the city clerk and
candidates conducted the election as
though there was no such a law on
the Minnesota statute books as a cor
rupt practice act. Now it is a that
many important provisions Of he lat
ted law were not complied with and
steps are to be taken to test the mat
ter in the upper courts and it will be
some time before the city knows
whether it Is wet or dry or who it's
mayor and aldermen are. Up to today
the city clerk has declined to fle ac-
ceptance or commit his office in any
way.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Evening Grain Letter,

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Whoat: Opened
strong on the advance Argentine news
sent by Broomhall and confirmed by
private cable adVices. The failure OF
Buenos Ayres market to show any ad-
vance In the face OF this news dis
couraged early buyers both here and
In Liverpool and the latter part Of tn :
session prices started down grade clos
ing a shade over Saturday nights fig
ures. The lack OF cash demand at tn
seaboard in the face of the Argentine
news counted against prices. The flu
lure course of the market will depend
largely on further news from ArgAn-
tine and the attitude of foreign buyers
toward our cash wheat. We believe
purchases hould be effected on all
weak spots.
Corn-Scored a large advance on the
decidedly bad weather outlook and COW
erlng by shorts, especially in Decem-
corn in the local receipts today. Cash
demand and new corn movement will
largely determine the price direction
In his cereal. We are inclined to look
Tor a fairly liberal movement and some
recession In price, but advise purchas-
eS on same.
Oats-Followed corn on the upgrade
and later weakened and closed a
shade over Saturdays. figures, with
December relative frmer tina the
May. Cash interests were good, buy
ers of December and the general tone
or the market is much improved. On
every advance there Is profit taking
however. and probably will be until the
visible Is greatly reduced in size.
Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
The Newspaper and the Public.

of the Congregational church yesterday
was given by the editor Of he morn
ing paper in Fargo. He discussed the
subject, The Newspaper and b Pub
lie. he plainly reviewed the duty of
the newspaper and in doing SO reiterat-
ed what has appeared in the editorial
columns of his paper, that it was a
rule In his office to open the business
Of the day with prayer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
IS BACK HOME

Thomas Lukyn, well known horse
importer, has returned to Fargo after
a visit at his old home. He was &C
companied by his wife on h trip ant
they report q delightful visit in Merrle
England. Both are delighted TO get
back to Fargo and find such balmy
weather. they are stopping at the
M]etropole at present.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
REPORTED SNEAK THIEF

II is reported that some sneak-tnleL
noada his way into several rooms at
the operahouse annex on SATURDAY
night and purloined several articles OF
nIethinr One man is said to have lost
a, coat, another a pair Of trousers and
several other articles are reported
missing. .s...s,-.~
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
PLENTY OF N

had a little lamb -.
Worth umpsteen cents per pound.
Her dad one day the lamb did slay
And pedd1ed it around. -. :|'
At dad harsh words did Mary hurl;
She kicked up quite q stir, ,
So from his gains dad bought the girl
A diamond ~stomacher.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
NONSENSE

oh, let's have universal peace =.
And look for an occasion
When hostile moods are made 70 ceas
By generous persuasion!
"Oh. down with WARP says Uncle ST.,
"Im settling any question
Let's meet the foe with pumpkin pie
And give ~'em indigestion"
Washington Star
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
FROLING'S MOTHER IS DEAD

g. r. Fro1ing, 1929 Second avenue
south, received word yesterday of the
death of his mother in Sweden. Mrs.
Fsroling was "a years ofiage at the time
Of her death.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Broomhall
liverpool wheat

liverpool. Nov. 17-Wheat 1-Sc and
5-Sce higher: corn $3.50 and 1-2c higher
opening. 1880 p. m, wheat 5-Sc and
S-4c@ higher; corn 5-Sc and lie higher.
Morning Grain Letter.
Chicago, Nov, 17.-Wheat: Gables
are sharply higher on adverse Argen-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
nnmnnfHc Amenities

Domestic Amenities.
o Boston Transcript: Hub-Mary, my
love, this apple dumping isn't hall
done.
Wife-Well, then, finish it, my dear,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Chicago Gossip.

Chicago, Nov. lit was the gossip
Of the corn trade that the Armour
house bought 1000. 900 bushels Deem
Der corn Saturday. taking 1t freely
nearly all day, especially near the
close. which was believed to be COW
ering shorts. Weather conditions are
cutting an important figure in the
trade. A majority of the wheat trad
ers are inclined to be bullish over the
Argentine news and tho strength in
the northwest, especially at Winnipeg.
The price IS attractive and some of the
good traders are looking for higher
prices should there be any further dam
age in Argentine. Cash sales were
200, 600 bushels wheat including 49,
600 bushels hard winter to seaboard
exports; 105, 600 bushels corn and 1885,
600 bushels oats. Seaboard reported
zoo, 900 bushels wheat sold for export
although days business materially ex-
ceeded this figure.
Inter-OCean.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17

FOR RENT-Comfortable room in
modern house. Office girl or teacher
preferred. NO. 1926 10th st. No.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
The Markets
MARKET

ChaS. e. Lewls C Co., Grain and stock
s'&a4 Brokers, Morton Block. Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17

tine news, general rains and floods
being the best. We continue to believe
that the future ours Of the market
will largely depend on how foreigners
buy our spot wheat. Purchases are
suggested on every decline. '-.s
Con: Unsettled weather with more
predicted by the government weekly
forecast. This will result in g. further
advance in corn.
Oats: Will follow corn reluctantly.
Finley Darrell & Co.
On Passage.
Wheat 30,952, 900 bushels; last week
20, 704, 900 bushels; last year 39,752,-
600 bushels; increase 1,248,000 bush
els. Corn 15,283,000 bushels; last
week II, 1853, 900 bushels; last year So
$4,000 bushels; decrease 1880
bushels.
Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
Livestock Receipts.
Chicago, Nov. 17.-Hogs $4,000; left
over 1916; mostly ten cents lower;
light $3.50 and $3.50: heavy $3.50 and
$500; mixed $7.45 and $500; rough
$3.50 and $7.45; cattle 5000, steady to
shade lower. Sheep $4,000 10 to 15c
lower.
Omaha-Hogs 5000; cattle $500;
sheep $4,000.
Kansas City-Hogs 5000; cattle 21,-
600; sheep 10000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Primary Movement.

Wheat receipts 2,S25.OoO; last year O.
$4,000 bushels; shipments 1925 900;
S2l 900 bushels; last year Sal 900 bush
els; shipments 1856, 900 bushels; last
year 3l8,,0O0; oats receipts $4,000
bushels; last year 10000 bushels;
shipments 500, 900 bushels; last year
$4,000 bushels.
Chas. f. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Sn0W'R Renorf.

Chicago, Nov. 17.-Reports of ex,
~cessive rains in Argentine north OF
latitude SO degrees is a serious mat
ter. This covers the northern dis
trlcts where harvest will begin next
week and as the land is flat a wet
harvest Is greatly dreaded. In 19II
excessive rains beginning at this time
reduced the crop from the best pro-
mise on record to a, very short yield OF
poor quality in this same district.
Bartlett Frazier Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Too Late to Classify.

LOST-Package on Broadway. Phone
Flynn at Forum office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Cash Message,

Minneapolis, Nov. 17.-Cash market
steady. Good general milling demand
but buying less snappy than it has
been. No. | northern 2 lac to 3 Lao
over December, top premium to go to
outside mills; velvet chaff 1 3-4c to Z
l-4c over December. Flour sales mod.
crate.
Chas. E.. Lewis &, Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Daily ClenrnnccR.

Wheat $780, 600 bushels: flour $4,000
barrels; corn and oats none: wheat and
flour equals 753, 900 bushels.
Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17
Closing Cables.

Liverpool, Nov. 17.-Wheat closed
lie higher; corn SAC 1c higher.
Paris: Wheat closed lac and 1-2o
higher; flour 1-2c and 3-4c higher.
Antwerp: Wheat closed 1 lac high
err.
Berlin: Wheat closed 1-4c higher.
Buda Pesth: Wheat closed 1-8c high
er.
Chas. e. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-11-17

Duluth Flax,

Nov. Dec. May
Close .,1.36B 1861 LAM
Local Quotations.
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FOR STATE NEWS READ THE FORUM
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-12-18

pair OF binoculars in the form OF two quart wine
bottles lashed together. to his eyes and makes a
pretense OF getting his bearings by scrutiniZing
the sailors about him. Presently he reports to
Sanity, who has deposited his basket OF presents
on the quarter deck. Sir see we are now in the
Cannibal isles"
Sanity begins then TO pick up presents and
read the names aloud giving them to the crew OF
Der Prosit" and the admiral's wife. and even IA
the admiral himself. who distributes them accord.
ingly. cutting many ridiculous capers.
The presents are OF type that bring laughter.
They are gotten up and made by the friends OF
those to whom they are sent. with an idea to
wards characterizing the ambition, the whim or
the standing Jokes that mark the receiver. II
the captain is four striper he will probably get
an admrals star. unless he has some other whim
by which he is more properly known. When he Is
presented with this he can only blush In the
presence Of everybody, and take his dose
Sanity is supreme on Christmas day
But the greatest gift that Sanity can bestow
falls TO the lot OF those who through some mis-.
fortune or slip. have come in line for punishment.
II is customary for Sanity TO walk boldly up to
the captain and ask him to "whtewash" the
books. In the face Of everybody and on Christ.
mas day the captain can not very well refuse this
request, although some captains have been seen
to vince and cough before granting the mmeas.
urable favor. The report book, in which all pun.
ishable acts are entered. is swept clean and the
cuprits are renstated to firstcass standing and
enjoy all the privileges held by their more for
tunate shipmates who have not fallen before the
multiplicity OF temptations that daily assail the
man.o,warsman.
The event which forms a background for all this
merriment is the regular big feed" as the sail.
call 1t. For the last week this has crept into
their conversation Pie turkey and plum dun
are the three great decaces to the sailors and
they have more respect for them than for the
three graces.
What kind OF feed Is the commissary gonna
hand u.s." one sailor asks OF another. During this
time OF anticipation excitement runs high and the
commissary is very much respected person. In
fact he is never retired person. for his billet IL
a hard one to hl to the satisfaction OF every one
who eats at the general mess. There is always
some old tar or other who imagines himself to
be sighted by the quality OF his food. and the
apprentice boys take from him the habit OF com.
planning with very little reason on their side.
Quarres often result and have to be referred to
the mast" where the first lieutenant first lun)
settles the matter In fsror OF the commssary, so
that the sailor arrang-s private settlement with
the commssary later on where the irst lutf has
nothing to say about Il.
The burden OF the repast falls naturally upon
the cooks and mess attendants. II 10 far from an
enjoyable afair with them. although they are an
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-12-18

other urns where steam Is turned on, whiie an
other tub OF peeled ones are being brought irom
the skinners.
When they are done the ships COOK himself
who PAGES to and fro in the galley all the ~hhe'
mounts upon the nearest urn with his, and tax
ing great six.foot masher proceeds 10 pouno
them into white aakey mass fit for king
But this is not all he has to do. either. The
turkeys are browning in the long ovens and he
and his three assistants have continually to open
the doors probe with long forks into the swelling
breasts and ascertain when to take them out.
The mess tables are all numbered so that each
sailor knows just where to go when he gets down
through the hatchway, and he doesn't waste any
time getting there on this occasion. 1t Is indeed
singular and lively scene on the gundeck at this
period Every mans plate Is heaped to the brim
before him and all apply themselves with dar.
ing and disregard for mere stomachs that would
make dyspeptic vince and turn his head. Dozens
of tables dangle from hooks between parallel col
umns OF sailors, who seem only restrained from
eating each other alive by the fimsy vacillatins
boards which support the food
When these ravenous appetites have been
slaked and even those who have the dilating pow.
ers OF an anaconda are put at rest or in pain. as
the case may be. some Of the old shellbacks" will
begin to grow reminiscent and tell OF the Christ.
masses they have spent In lands where there were
no turkeys nor anything else fit for the big
feed"
Says old Pete. the sailmaker's mate. II mind
the time down in Darien, when the steward had
nothin In the storeroom but a ton OF crusty hard
biscuits full OF bugs. SO when y busted EN- with
the handle We yer knife they went whimty nifty
in every drection-under yer plate. behind yer
cup. up yer sleeve and around the mess pans.
But, mates that was a Christmas fer yer life! We
couldn't eat the buffalo meat. It was that much
like bolt rope. SO we drunk or coffee and engaged
ourselves in bug races down the table. BY tryin'
all the bugs out we got some speedy ones. And
they was speedy. had one that could trot down
that table-trot, mind y-ke 1t was Maude 8
herself The devil Of II was the bloody bug
wouldn't keep In the course between the plates.
. Shed break fer hole near the finish bet big
money on 'er. though, and after loosln' 20 bones
by her duckin' out OF II when she was two whole
plate lengths ahead. mind y. I hggered could
head her of the next time and win anyhow, so
put up so bones-50 good cold plunkers on that
skinny little runt Of bug and strike mo blind!
you ought seen that race! Go! That cussed
little bug slid down that mess table like II was on
ball bearings. l headed 'er OF at the hole with
n piece Of tack and she run clean again tho bot
tom board OF the table an buttcd 'er brains out
kicked over on er back stone dead. But that
race! Whew! raked In the coin from the cap
tain Of the hold Christmas! Well. strike me. fel
lers! That was somo Christmas even II We
didn't have any eats"
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-12-18
SMALL END FOR THE FARMER
Orqanization Of Entire Truck Grow.
ing Territory Of Southwest Into
Zones Is Suggested.

Cooperative organization among
the country's farmers for marketing
purposes and to secure needed legis.
lation is urged by B. F. Yoakum,
chairman OF the Frisco railroad sys.
TEN. in a strong article in the Feb.
ruary number OF Dry-Farming and
Rural Homes. Mr. Yoakum has fig.
ured that the mechanic who makes
plows, hoes, harvesters and reapers
works three hours to earn one dollar:
wagon and harness makers, three and
a half hours. and railroad employees
engaged In hauling farm products TO
market, two and half hours. The
farmer, based on last years value Of
all farm products. works ten hours
to earn that dollar.
Is such division of the product Of
labor fair? asks Mr.. Yoakum. Have
the men whom these six and one
half million farm owners elected to
represent them In congress given
them due consideration?
A farmer when he has raised his
crop has performed only half his
duty; the other half is selling. which
determines his profit for the years
work. II is Just as important for the
agricultural producer to know what
the markets are as It Is for the lum.
herman, the coal and ore producers.
or the manufacturer to know what his
goods are worth In the market and
what competition he must meet In
his selling.
1t would be possible to organize the
entire truck growing territory Of the
southwest into zones Of distribution
and to control the output In such a
way as to prevent congestion and
wasteful prices by overcrowding the
markets.
The government OF the United
States should assist the formation OF
such cooperative marketing system
by establishing ample sources Of d.
rect information on markets and by
distributing that information to the
producing communities. The time
has come when the government must
pay more attention to legislation for
the benefit Of the farmers than It has
paid In the past.
In reducing the high cost Of selling
we have one Of the biggest questions
that must be answered In formulating
a constructive program for the better
ment OF agricultural citizenship In
this nation. II Ia good basis upon
which to proceed to save, az far as
possible the so cents on the dollar, as
shown by the department Of agricul
ture as an unnecessary wasteful ex
pense In passing products from the
producer to the consumer.
To do so will add millions to the
farmer and save much to the con
sumer.
The Raymer enterprise., 1913-12-18
Farmers Educational
and Cooperative
||l Union Of America
Matters SEspeeial Monentto
tie Progressive Asrieultuist

1t is easier to give than to receive
advice.
For good road making, the political
drag is not the best implement.
In the race for wealth the most Of
US run as though we had sore foot.
Corn in the field will make hogs
fat; corn in the jug will make hogs
poor.
Your bad health is a mighty poor
topic Of conversation at the evening
meal.
The kind OF fence around the farm
is good index to the kind Of farmer
who owns It.
Hot water may be a good cure for
all physical Ills. but 1t is a mighty
poor remedy for domestic disorders.
One old fashioned farmer declined
to put bath tub in his house for the
reason that there was creek running
through his farm.
After all. being country preacher
is no snap. Just think OF trying to
pronounce a real blessing over the
kind Of meal some folks set out.
The weed tangle along the roadside
and in the fence corners make a
snug winter berth for the insects
which next summer will prey upon
your crops.
When man strongly objects to
having the poor house painted and
generally fixed up. 1t is a pretty good
sign that he is prospering and has no
intention OF moving.
With the other harvests over. 1t Is
time to harvest the crop Of farm i'm
plements and tools scattered about
the place, and put them out Of the
reach OF the weather.
The children have their rights. The
big girls should insist upon having
their full share OF the cooking. scrub
bling. washing and all the household
work. 1t will be good for them and
perhaps surprise mother greatly.