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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

large audience called the executive of
the young republic to his face the
King of the Yankee Doodles." Amer
lean foibles and idiosyncrasies have
been discussed in every decade, by Max
ORell. in his Jonathan and His Contin-
emit, by Mrs. Laura -Ormiston Chant in
her. America as Seen Through an Eng
fish Woman's Eyes, by Kipling In his
Impressions by Oscar Wilde and now
again by Arnold Bennett in his Your
United States. All of them are agreed
that American are deficient.
Out of sheer patriotism American writ
Tense of their countryment against the
~onslaughts Of these French and British
l1terateurs. But sometimes in an i'm
partial analysis Of ourselves, Amer
leans must realize that our manners
are lacking to a certain degree when
contrasted with the elegant ycustoums
and traditions of the culture Of the
civilizations of the old world.
1t would be an interesting thing to
know just where the best society and
American traits and peccadtllos from
an impartial standpoint, his question
was answered by the following obser-
walton by the late Virginia Sharpe Pat
erson in her Modern Manners. Mrs.
Paterson regards the of the
French in their higher circles as re-
preventative of the. highest culture to-
Gay. In this particular she said:
The most exquisite perfection OF
manner today obtains perhaps in the
higher French circles. French repartee
is the best In the world. No, other So
ciety offers anything like it. It's read
mess and ~brilliancy are extraordinary.
Everything a bright French woman
touches scientillates. The women are
as fascinating as the men are brilliant.
The men are not as well built as Eng
lish men or Americans, nor as well
dressed, nor as generous, but their
manner to women Is ideal in refinement
and devotion. They realize all of
"Tt is not fair to compare French
men in point of generosityswith Amer
leans, for American men are the most
generous in the world to women.
American men, however, seem too busy
to give attention to the smaller re-
fnements which make .up the happiness
of The Russian nobility pos
sess all the charm OF French society
combined with all the interesting
characteristics of the Slav. which ad-
mittedly embraces more Of the sensu-
Gus. so repellent to the modern Amer
lean woman of higher intellectual at
tainment.
king Edward liked the brilliant
persif1aEe which he found in the sa-
Ions of French society. While the
French salon of the days Of Louis Qua
torze no longer exists, there Is a good
substitute in the charm and brilliancy
of modern school intercourse. The wo-
men of France are unequaled. In
America women are placed on a plane
superior to men. In England they are
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
No Unfair Competition
in Eldridg e Co. Cases
Says State Commission

lation consists in the motive behind
the act OF violation. In other words,
that the conduct or action on the part
OF a person accused Of the violation
of the statute is wrong or innocent,
depending upon the motive n ami
mus back OF the act itself.
The law was hardly passed when
complaints began to reach the ONCE
Of the board of railroad commission
ers, and also the office of the attorney
general, Of the violation Of the act and
the business methods Of various com-
p~etitors in the grain trade and other
lines OF endeavor within the state
were Immediately called into ques-
ton. and finally upon the receipt by
the attorney generals Office of a com-
plant from the owner and manager
of the Farmers Elevator Co. Of Ed
ridge, alleging that it's two competi-
tors in the grain business, to-wir:
Powers Elevator Co. and Occidenr
Elevator Co. were ~resorting to unlaw-
full and unfair means to take the bus
mess of the complainant company
away from it and drive it out Of bust
ness, 1t was decided that a thorough
and exhaustive investigation Of all the
facts concerning the conduct of the
business Of the three elevators at Ed
ridge should be made with a view of
rigidly enforcing the law, If 1t was
violated. or of clearing the atmosphere
n placing all the parties concerned
in a proper light before the communI-
ty at large, If 1t was not violated.
Thereupon this hearing was set. and
all witnesses thought to have any
knowledge Of the situation, or thought
to be in position to shed any light
upon 1t, were subpoenaed and brought
before this tribunal. This proceeding,
while anomalous in some regards, yet
may be resolved into an investigation
Of the facts by the attorney general
similar to a John Doe proceeding for
the purpose OF securing testimony and
evidence on which to base a criminal
prosecution, on the one hand, and also
a proceeding by the board of railroad
commissioners to cancel the licenses
OF the defendants as punishment Tor
their violation Of the rules governing
the conduct of the elevator business,
on the other hand. These findings.
however, will refer only to the pro-
ceeding as If brought to cancel the Ii
censes to do business of the two eIe-
Vator companies complained of.
1t is not essential to a determine
ton Of the matter in controversy,
nor is It necessary as a matter OF pub
Continued or Page Seven.
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Following is the complete finding
of the board of railroad commissioners
of North Dakota in the Ease of the
Eldridge Farmers Elevator Co. VS.. the
Powers Elevator Co. and the Occident
Elevator CO. The hearing vas held at
jamestown and the commission finds
hat there was no unfair competition.
The report. just made public, is as fol-
lows:
Unfair Competition.
Eldridge Farmers Elevator Co. VS..
Powers Elevator Co. n Occident
Elevator Co.
Submitted Nov. 4. 5, s. 1913. Decid-
ed Nov. 10. 1913.
Complaint was made that respond
ents were guilty of unfair competition
by over grading and under docking
grain, thereby compelling petitioner to
close its elevator.
Held: There was nothing adduced
in the evidence to indicate that grades
were given or dockage taken in a dis
honest n by any of the elevator
tending to prove or indicate agreement
or collision between of the ele-
vatorS and any Of the farmers relat-
ing to unfair competition. The result
of the investigation, and the testimony
Of the witnesses examined, goes to
prove TIA the EluTluS6 dEIIlcTS ElG~
vator Co. was forced to close it's ele-
vatOr by reason of fair and honest
competitive Influences which It was
unable to meet. and not by eas Of
any violation of the anti-discrimIna-
ton act, hence the complaint is dis
missed.
/. Laws Of 1913, chapter 2S7.
amending laws of 1907. chapter 25S,
relating to trade discrimination and
unfair competition, was passed for the
purpose of preventing and prohibiting
and furnishing unfair competition and
trade discrimination in the various
businesses of the state engaged in the
production, manufacture, distribution,
purchase or sale of milk. cream, but
ter fat, grain and other commodities
in general use, and strikes at the ten
dency of modern business methods to
create monopolies in trade and to de-
stroy the business of competitors. The
object of the law Is to foster, create
and stimulate competition in every
line Of trade, and is not intended to
prevent or stife competition in any
way. The attorney general, upon the
request OF the board of railroad com
m~issioners for an Interpretation OF the
act, has held that the gist of the vio-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Smith Nudell and Miss Nora Cos
Wald of Buffalo, are the contracting
parties to a wedding at the home of
the bride at Verndale. MINI.
A very pretty wedding was solemn
lied at the German Lutheran church
at Dresden on Thursday OF last week.
when Miss Rosalia Sueltz Of Osna-
brock, became the bride of william
Friday Of Munich. The ceremony was
performed in the. presence of a very
large gathering Of friends Of both
bride and bridegroom from Munich.
O~snabrock, Langdon, and Dresden. Rev.
Mr.. Bierwagon OBLIGATED, and the bri-
DIAL couple were attended by John and
Tillie Sueltz, brother and sister Of the
bride, and John n Susie Friday,
brother and sister Of the bridegroom.
Harry B. Mendenha1l, a rancher from
Grinnell. N. D., n Miss Carrie b.
Ward also of Grinnell. were united in
marriage at the residence Of Rev. A.
e. Distad, Monday afternoon, Dec. 20.
They 3wers Stteq Tls BY the bride;
the brides sister, Anna Ward. Before
returning to .Grinnell they will visit
Mr.. Mendenhall's parental home in
South Dakota.
On Thursday, Dec. IS, occurred the
marriage of Miss Rosetta Sueltz to VIM.
Fritay of Munich, the marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Bier
wagon OF Dresden.
On Thursday evening, Dec. IS, at
Williston occurred the marriage of Ex-
sheriff e. B. Olson to Miss Edna Mill
stad, Rev. I. G.. Monson of this city,
was the officiating Clergyman. Only
immediate relatives and friends Of the
bride were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Oh
son left on No. 4 Friday morning for
a honeymoon trip to eastern points.
Last Tuesday at Forman was per-
formed the ceremony. which united in
marriage Miss Letie Martin and Gust
Boch, both of that place. The happy
couple returned to Stirum the same
day and a -bounteous 6 o'clock wedding
dinner was served the young couple at
the home Of the brides parents.
Monday morning occurred the mar
rfage' of Theodore Johnson and Miss
Clara Nelson at the United Lutheran
church at Bisbee, Rev. Mr.. Silness, Of
ficiating. After the nuptial ceremony
the wedding party drove to the home
OF the brides parents where the wed
ding festivities were held.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
LAST SHOW
THIS EVENING

The Last Days Of Pompeii, will be
shown for the last time this evening
at 1880 and 900 o'clock. All seats are
reserved for each show, but some desir-
able seats can still be obtained by
phoning 1011. This is one of the finest
historical pictures ever produced and
should be seen by all.
Manager Treat is well pleased with
the attendance n promises some more
feature films for patrons Of the Bijou
in the near future. Fargoans are in
deed fortunate In having such a pro-
gressive motion picture house, which at
all times obtains for movie" lovers the
best pictures. -AdYt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

part OF her cheek that
we took for ringworm.
1t resembled a large
ringworm, only it diff
fered in that 1t was COW
cred with watery blisters
that itched and burned
terribly, made worse by
her scratching It. Then
the blisters would break
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

through and let out a watery substance.
She was very cross and fretful while she had
it and had very little rest at night. When
the eruption was at It's worst the teacher
OF the school sent her home and would not
allow her to attend until the Disagreement
OF her face was gone.
I'VE tried to kill It by applying -----
but without result. tt would seem to get
better and then broke out again. I then
wrote and received a sample OF Cuticura
Soap and Ointment. We washed the core
with the Cuticura Soap and applied the
Cuticura Ointment and they gave instant
relief. SO we bought some moro. It gradu-
ally grew better. Except on using Cuticura
Soap and Ointment and In three or four
plonths the child was entirely cured
tSignedl Mr.. Henry Prins, Oct. %, 1912.
Cuticura Soap 25c. and Cuticura Ointment
Soc. are sold everywhere. Liberal sample OF
each mailed free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Adj
dress postcard " Cuticura, Dept. r, Boston:
Ag-Men who shave and shampoo with GU
ticura Soap will find it best for skin aud scalp.
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90
Miss Alice Leonard, who teaches at
Milnor. N. D., ia spending this week
with her parents in Minneapolis. Miss
Leonard will arrive in the city Tues
day to attend the Bachelor and Bene-
dict New Years party and will spend
Hunt and Miss Harriet Hunt.
%
Miss Francis Lauder returned to her
homo at Wahpeton last evening after a
few days visit as the guest Of Miss
Harriet Hunt of Moorhead. Miss Laud-
err came down to attend the Metropoli-
tan german and coterie dancing par
ties.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Watson entertain
evening at the Stone auditorium in
compliment to their guest, Gilbert At
lee Eldrege. The hall was attractiveIv
decorated in Christmas colors, red and
green and receiving with the host and
hostess and guest were Mr.. n Mrs.
James Pollock. Mr.. Eldrege Is a tai
ented impersonator and entertained the
guests last evening in a delightful
manner. His approximations are ex-
cellent and the guests present enjoyed
a rare treat: Among the numbers
~personation Of Shylock in THE Mar
chant of Venice" and David Harum's
boss. At the conclusion of the pro-
gramme. Mr.. and Mrs, Watson served a
dainty lunch. Mr.. Eldrege who is a
Ing the states under the direction Of a
lyceum bureau and stopped off in FAR
go to spend the holidays as a guest at
the Watson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Kindred Of Island
Park, will entertain at dinner this
evening. Covers will be placed for six
guests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
SOCIAL NOTES
Social Calender For the week.

Social Calender For the Week.
tMonday-Roycroft dancing party,
Columbus hall. : 'u~.r
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and Benedict
New Years ball, Columbus hall. .
Misunderstanding New Years par
ty, Columbus hall. - .
Friday-Annus club annual Christ
mas party. Columbus hall.
Saturday-Faculty party at the Agri"
college. a-.s A.-.,, l
Rushfeldt-Bue wedding nuptials.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

One Of the largest, social functions
scheduled for lei week is the annual
New Years ball which the Bachelors
and ana Benediets wiil give; The party y
Columbus hall and Mrs. w. e. Boyd
will act as hostess.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel Buttrey are the
holiday guests of Mrs. Buttrey's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H. Vidger, So1
Third street north,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

The of American Speople
been the comment of many fore
ign writer's since the days of George
Frederick Cooke, who SO grossly in
suited President Monroe and before a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr., and Mrs. George Nesbit are en-
PERTAINING Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Weiser
of Hunter, N. D.. as their week end
guests.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Freeman of
Devils Lake are the house guests OF
George Nichols. They will remain un-
til after New Years.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

The Misses Ruth and Dorothy Ken.
nedy have gone to the twin cities. La.
Crosse and Chicago for a fortnight's
visit with relatives and friends.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mrs. A.. H. Lowery and Miss Ina
Lowery are the guests of Mrs. Rich at
Litchville. N. D.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Miss Alice Quamme left this morn.
ing for Neville, N. D., where h will
be the guest OF her aunt and uncle Mr.,
and Mrs. Simpson for two weeks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

.Crookston Times: Miss Ida Allard
spent her Christmas in Fargo at the
home of her sister, Mrs. C. J.. Wagner.
She was accompanied from Fargo by
Miss .Georgianna Allard who has been
attending the Fargo agricultural
school. Miss Georgianna Allard will
remain In the city during her vacation
visiting at the home Of her parents.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Miss Jetta Wilson left yesterday for
Minneapolis, where she will visit
friends a week or ten days.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
ERUPTION LIKE
R|NGWORM ON FACE
Coveredwith WateryBIisters. Itched
and Burned Terribly. Little Rest
at Night. Cuticura Soap and 0int-
ment Entirely Cured.

Lock Box 35. Maurice, Ia. -"In the
spring Of 1911 u little daughter, age Ave
years, had q breaking out on her lip and
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
NORTH. DAKOTA
FARMERS INSTITUTES.

Ray, Jon. 5 and 6.
Armenia, Jan. S.
Berthold, jan. Z and 8.
Litchville, Jan. g..
McGregor, jan. 9 and 10.
Galesburg. Jan. Q and 10.
Columbus, Jan. IL.
Hannah, Jan. 10 and 10.
~Donnybrook, Jan. IA.
Wales, Jan. IA.
Balfour, Jan. Is and 16.
1nkster, Jan Is and 16.
Oriska, Jan. IT.
Fargo, (Tri-State Grain Growers
Jan. 20 to %.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Tonight will be the last opportunity
to see the great spectacle. The Last
Days of Pompeii, in Fargo. 1t will he
shown at the Bijou. two performances
1880 and 8 o'clock.
One of the ~cIeverest actors in this
great spectacular drama is Lydia, the
blind girl, who through her blind in
stinct vas able to lead the hero and
heroine from the doomed city, when
the rest of the ~populace. driven mad
by the sight of the falling ruin, CROPPED
llelplessly to their doom.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
20 BROADWAY

ley City, who is a guest at the Clines
home, during the holidays.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

supposed to be inferior. In France they
are their equals. The French factor
for success in brains" '...
s o .
Mr.. and Mrs. Hector Barnes have
taken apartments at the Waldorf hotel
for the remainder OF the winter.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

J. w. Kurtzman OF Denver, and Paul
Kurtzman of Duluth have arrived in
the city for a few days visit with their
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Kurtz-
man.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. Parker of Lisbon
are visiting friends in the city. They
came to attend the cotillion given by
the Coterie club last evening.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Miss Ida Metzgar Of kellogg, Mimi.
is the guest of her sister, Mrs. r.. w,
Riley.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs Jesse Moore are spend
ing the holidays with the formers par
ents. Mr.. n Mrs. Thomas Moore at
Grand Forks.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

w. A. Barnard, superintendent Of
the. Winnipeg division Of the 500 Line
Is the week end guest of his sister,
Mrs. Florence Bunce.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bracelin return
ed this morning from Minneapolis,
where they spent Christmas day as the
guests of Mr.. Bracelin's mother and
sister,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Mrs. E. L. Dobell and son George,
are the guests of Mrs. y. E. Frennette
during the holidays,
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

The social event OF. Monday evening
Is the annual Christmas party which
the Roycroft Dancing club will give at
the Columbus hall. The affair will be
set for 7 o'clock, followed by dancing
the remainder Of the evening. In
charge are Mesdames J. M. Bathrick,
E. E. Taylor and George Nesbit.
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Continued on Page Seven.
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The Book. and Thimble club will
meet Wednesday, afternoon at 8 o'clock
at the home of Mrs. J. e. Hyde, 354
Seventh avenue south.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

Major n Mrs. N. c.. Robinson and
children of St, Paul are, the house
guests of Mrs. William Staples, 1349
Third avenue south, this week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

-. g. .1 ~ sf-.r# -# m"f a@Es
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Preston of
Elkader, Ia, are visiting their daugh-
ter and son, Prof. and Mrs. w. b. Bell
of the Agricultural college.
One of the most enjoyable of Christ
mas parties was the affair which Mr..
and Mrs. A. H. L~eimbacher gave at
the Gardner hotel Christmas eve. The
party was given for the house guests
and there was a large number present.
A tree filed with gifts had been erect
ed. in the lobby of the hotel and a
cracking fire In the fireplace around
which the guests gathered. Mr.. Leim-
bacher attired in a Santa Claus cos
tune, distributed the gifts which af-
forded much amusement. After the
tree entertainment dancing was enjoy
ed he remainder OF the evening.
g. w. Wheeler of Billings, Mont,
and G.. ii. Wheeler OF New Rockford,
NJ. D., are the guests OF their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Wheeler or First
ayenu south.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Clines of First
avenue south entertained al a Christ
mas dinner yesterday at which covers
We're placed for nineteen guests. Christ
mas decorations were used in the table
and house decorations. An out-of-
tawn guest was Miss Markedly of VAL
E4 EFFAL EE
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27

On Thursday, Dec. Is, occurred the
marriage of Miss Rosetta Sueltz to VIM.
Fritay Of Munich, the marriage cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Mr.. Bier
wagon of Dresden.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-27
STATE WEDDINGS

Smith Nudell and Miss Nora Cos
wald of Buffalo, are the contracting
parties to a wedding at the home of
the bride at Verndale. MINI.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-08-18
BELFAST,


One of the prettiest affairs of the
season was the luncheon and auction
party given. Friday afternoon. by Mrs.
William E. HOFFMAN at The Hermitage.
her summer home at Northport. Covers
were laid at l P. NJ, for about 30
guests, at perfectly appointed tables,
with dainty place cards, the flower
decorations being of golden rod, and
carrying out the color scheme of cards
Miss Katherine c. Quimby. Miss Abbie
Doak, Miss Evelyn Morrison and Miss
Marian Washburn assisted the hostess
in serving. The afternoon was devot-
ed to Auction. which was played on the
broad veranda, and prizes were won
as follows: Mrs. Clement w. Wescott,
first, very handsome cut glass bowl
airs. George l. Heating, second, a cut
class dish, Mrs. William H Quimby,
third, utility Irvine ball, Mrs. Fred O.
Poor. the consolation. picture.
The members of Washington Hose
Co. No. l. of which Horace Chenery
of Belfast and Boston is MEM
her. We're entertained by him at
his log cabin at Quantibacook pond,
over Sunday. The party went out in
automobiles, and a regular Field day
enjoyed. The company is entertained
annually by Mr. Chenery and it is an
event looked forward to with much
pleasure by the various members.