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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Germans Admit the
Allies Have Assumed
Offensive In West--
They Also Are Active

Official advices from Berlin confirm reports that the
allies have assumed the offensive in France and Belgium
butt do not indicate that the movement has yet grown to
formidable proportions. ......s -
The attacks is sad have been few in number and have
been defeated. ...
Private dispatches from Holland to the effect that
fighting is in progress along the User canal These
reports part agreement with the latest official French
communications which, however tend to show that for
of the allies being attempted at all points
along the line. 80 ~z~
Berlin already looking toward the possible investment
of Warsaw the result of the capture of Lodz Russian
Poland 1t said officially at Berlin that of decisive
results in the campaign against the Russians may be
peced time and that the latest reports from military
headquarters belief that the operations thus far
have been successful" $500 .... #s. . =. "#s. ..8
SIT is reported unofcaly in Berlin that 100000 Rus.
slams captured at Lodz
In the Balkans Austria rs armies have apparently met
with checks their operations which recently had been
tended marked An official statement from Nis
that the Ausans have been overwhelmed the Ser
vians in the recent fighting and retired in disorder losing
1900 men.
Reports Cettn that the Austrians delivered
several violent attacks against the Montenegn forces but
repulsed with heavy losses.
Berlin Dec. .8-Increased activity the part of the
Germans In Belgium is reported officially.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08

washington, Dec. S.--As the. result
OF q series Of conferences between the
British ambassador and the officials
at the state department, Secretary
Bryan announced that an arrangement
had been made to minimize delays
incident to the shipment of cotton from
American ports to the European coun-
tries including all belligerents. The
British government already has be-
come party to this arrangement and
the French ambassador has given as
surances that his government will ap-
prove.
The plan is to have the captain of a
cotton laden vessel receive from the
British consul at the port of departure
in the United States statement TO
be exhibited to the commanding officer
of any cruiser of the allies which might
speak to him on the high seas. The
British consuls are expected to satisfy
themselves as to the character of the
cargo before a ship sails, but it is
understood that they will be instruct
ed to accept the assurance of reputable
exporters as to the character OF the
cargo.
The state department is not to figure
In these arrangements, which are to
be made between the American Ship
pers as individuals and the foreign
consulax oticerss Mgs Byran said he
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Program for Regulation of
Business Practically Complete
ISLANDER LETTERS
RAISED HAVOC

Detroit, Dec. S.-Mrs. Margaret Nc
Cready of Ypsilanti, Mich, charged by
the government with being the author
of score or more of abscene letters
mailed to prominent Ypsilanti resi-
dents, was placed on trial in federal
court here yesterday afternoon. She
was arrested in June, and has since
at liberty under $1,000 bonds furnished
by relatives.
The letters, the defendant is alleged
to have written were first sent to the
wives of several 80 leading citizens
charging them with immortality and
breaches of marriage ties. If the
women appeared to take no cognizance
of them, other letters, repeating the
charges, were mailed to their husbands,
it is said.
Mrs. McCready was at one time a
nurse in the home of James Clark, a
business man. Several OF the myster-
ious letters .purported to have been
written by him when he was accused
of their authorship he began slander
suits. Counter. suits were filed and
many secret investigations were be-
gun.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Empire Builder
Will Be in Fargo
<sday, Jan. 5 to
Attend Dedication
sss,aaE|..Es

James j. Hill, the who built the Great Northern
railroad and who has been responsible perhaps than
other for the remarkable DEVELOPMENT North
Dakota and the entire northwest will assist in dedicang
the Fargo auditorium . f--....g - 4. -.
1t is fitting that Mr.. Hill should assist at this dedication
1t the great annual rState Grain Growers convention
held in Fargo each winter that called attention in such
striking to the need of great convention hall in
gate city, and Mr. Hill largely responsible for the Tri
State Grain Growers organization. s.-...
Yesterday Governor L. b. Hanna and Secretary j. P.
Hardy of the Fargo Commercial club called Mr.. Hill and
secred his consent to attend and assist in the dedication
ceremonies Mr. Hill will be here Tuesday, Jan. s. the
second day of the formal opening He will deliver ad
dress prior to the staging of the play estones He will
begin speaking at f0 and will speak for about three quar-
ters of an hour. = ..r.. - = -s-@s :
Mr. Hill is always interesting, especially to the people
of the northwest He has always kept close the people
and is deeply interested in all practical methods of develop
ment, especially along agricultural lines
The announcement that he is to deliver address will
result IN drawing thousands to the city for the opening of
the great convention hail.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
CLUB TO WORK
With SHRINERS

At a meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Commercial club held
this afternoon. it was decided to ap-
point a. committee from the club to
work with the committee from El
Zagai Shrine of this city for the
proper reception of the host of Shrin-
ers who will pass through Fargo next
July for the annual reunion to be held
In Seattle on July is to II.
The committee from the Shrine. con-
sisting of Frank Treat, III. C. Plumley
and A G Arvold, met with the execu-
tive committee of the club and pre-
sented their ideas on the proposition.
The executive committee OF the club
gave President Cone the power to
appoint committee from the club
to work with the local Shrine COM
mittee.
There will be a vast number OF
Shriners go through Fargo ON their
way west before the reunion at Seat
tie and as they will all stop here for
a greater or less time 1t is planned to
show them that Fargo and Ell Zagal
Shrine are on the naps
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
WARSHIP. WAS
... THE KANSAS

P Philadelphia, Dec. S.-The warship
which was believed to be in distress
off ocean City. Md. undoubtedly was
the United States battleship Kansas.
Reports received at the Philadelphia
navy yard last night from Captain
Niblack. commander of the Kansas.
which is lying inside the Delaware
breakwater, state he had been obliged
to anchor off Oceon City yesterday to
protect his vessel from the storm. No
other vessel was in the city so far
as he knew. The ships propeIlers
were being lifted out of the water by
the heavy seas, Capt. Niblack stated,
and were in danger of breaking or
throwing the engines out of line He
reported the Kansas was uninjured
except for slight damage to several
hfeboats and the superstructure.
The Kansas, which is returning
from a six months cruise in Mexican
waters. waa in the thick of the storm
all the way up the coast and when
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Banquet Tonight to Those
Who Joined the Scottish
Rite From 1898 to 1898

\ :
the banquet to the members who join
ed the Scottish Rite for the five years
after june, 1888, and this event will be
In charge of the members themselves.
A very interesting program is expect
ed. The members of the class and the
other members of the Scottish. Rite
bodies here are all invited to this
spread.
Tomorrow at $3.50 o'clock the Nine
teenth will be presented In full form
and this will be Immediately followed
by the Twentieth; after which lunch
will be served and in the afternoon the
Twenty First and the Twenty Ninth
will both be presented in full form. and
the other degrees of the Rite will be
communicated while in the evening
will come the Thirtieth with its full
ceremonial. The closing events OF the
gathering will be on Thursday The
attendance is excellent from all over
the states
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Annual Message of
President Delivered
in Person to Congress
at the Session Today

Washington Dec S-Presdent Wilson departed from the
prepared his address which devoted principally
answering those who contend that the United States
prepared for national Defense to notice to the business
world that the legislative program of his administration it
affects the regulation of business practically completed
lie said had resulted in clear road for business to travel
to ''unclouded success
Honest business Wilson declared have nothing to
fear in readng the way outlined in the trust and currency
bills
While the president dwelt briefly upon this subject his
words interpreted that further mpor
tant business legislation is contemplated During his per-
sona delivery of the he several times interrupted
with hnrss of
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08

At the Scottish Rite session this aft
ernoon the Seventeenth degree was
presented this afternoon in full form
and most beautifully by Wise Master
y. HI. Worst and his corps of officials.
Previous to this the two preceding de-
grees of the Rose Croix series had
been communicated by Albert B. Cup
till and w. "A. Scott, who dwelt on
some features Of Persian history as
well as the ancient history of the
Hebrew people.
The Eighteenth will be presented in
full form this evening Immediately
after the banquet is over and will be
in full form.
Last evening the ceremonies of the
Fourteenth were most impressive and
were presented by Venerable Master
C. Al. Stone and his associates. 1t
was a very interesting occasion.
This evening at s o'clock will come
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Wilson Assuree Country Regarding National Defense
Assures BUSINESS World Regarding Legislation

it became necessary to anchor the
vessel five miles below Ocean City,
lifesavers and observers from the
shore believed the vessel had gone
aground. Because of the thick fog the
ship was only dimly visible Captain
Niblack said several times during the
night he had endeayored to exchange
torch signals with the lifesaving crew.
but that it was impossible to do so
The Kansas is a member of the
fourth division of the Atlantic feet
and carries a crew Of 500 officers and
men. @ 81.
Captain Niblack reported tonight
that he would remain at anchor in
side the Delaware breakwater until
the weather moderated, when the YES
navy ward d. #atE -.a
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
WEALTHY
FARMER !.
So - ->..a
Iva NN
t,.. IN HNk8 go
MISSING
HWM N N WH M III

Glendive, Mont, Dec. S.--Searching
parties are today out looking for the
body of Manciel Betzbolitz, wealthy
farmer of Bloomfield, Mont, who
mysteriously disappeared Thursday
night. The authorities are today con-
vinced that he met with foul play.
Betzbolitz. was in Glendive Thursday
with a brother to close a business deal
and had $500 on his person. He walk
ed from an elevator in the south part
of the town towards the business dis
trict, crossing the Yellowstone river
bridge. Because officials believe he
was murdered and his body thrown
into the river, a search is being made
along the banks. --,---.--e
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
with bursts of handclapping.

Washington, Dec. S.-President Will
son. in his annual address to congress
today, gave his answer to those who
contend the United States is unpre-
pared for national defense. -F
Let there be no misconception,' he
said. The country has been misin-
formed. We have not been negligent
of national defense, We are not uri-
mindful of the great responsibility
resting upon ss. We shall learn and
profit by the lesson OF every sexpe-
rience and every new circumstance /;
and what is needed will be adequately
done"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08

STEAMER

Barraw. England. Dec. S.-The
British steamer Vedra, from Port
Arthur with a cargo Of gasoline, went
ashore today in a heavy gale. The
cargo ignited and of the crew of
thirty-six men aboard only two were
saved and they were severely burned.
The Vedra left Port Arthur for London
Nov. 1S and passed Norfolk on Nov Fl,
She was under. command Of Captain
Brewster, who is believed to have been
lost
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
Jas. ]. Hill Will Deliver an
Address at Formal Opening
Of the Fargo Auditorium
n. D. NAN FACES
CHARGE OF ARSON

Mandan, N. D., Dec. S.-James Nc
Grath, charged with arson, was placed
on trial this morning in district court
on charge of venue from Dunn coun-
ty. McGrath is alleged to have quar-
relied with neighbor and as spite
work set fire to the neighhor's barn
destroying it with several thousand
dollars worth of valuable stock.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
N. D. Youth in Navy
In Serious Trouble
as Result of Theft

Boston Mass. a. Ensign Earl w Rsbnson, u 8. N.
to an
y Concord, NJ. H.
Robinson pleaded guilty except money
He ground rresPonsbly attendant
prsdispotion. Aenss
Rchinson Naa mot resp0nsbesp
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08

Assembled in joint session in the
hall of the house. senators and repre-
sentatives heard the president. read-
ing his address in person from the
clerks desk, outline the administra-
tion Legislative program and voice a
fervent hope that the United States
might be Instrumental in bringing
peace to Europe. The legislative pro-
gram includes passage of the conser-
vation Bills the bills for ultimate i'm
dependence OF the Philippines, ratifi-
cation OF the London convention for
ati.,.,na al, ca .,cl1--
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
United Mine Workers
Recommend Ending Of
the Colorado Strike

Denver, Dec. S.-The international
executive board of the United Mine
Workers of America in a report sub
mitted at the Colorado Miners con-
vention recommended the termination
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08

of the Colorado coal strike along the
lines suggested by President Wilson,
regardless of the attitude of the mine
owners and operators and without
recognizing surrender.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-08
w EATH III n R.

Mostly cloudy tonight and wednes
day; colder tonight.
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Continued on Page Four.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
METH0O|STS
HAVE REVIVAL
De Loge and Pfaffenberger
to Begin Series of Meet
mgs on Sunday Next at
First Methodist Church.

Rev DIR. Ray C. Harker and the
congregation of the First Methodist
Episcopal church will begin a series
of revival meetings at First church
on Sunday next under the leadership
of Rev. H. b. Laye and his singer,
f. w. Pfaffenberger The team is
one of young men who have been
working in this section of the coun-
try for some time and very success
fully, recently closing a meeting at
Prescott of which all the ministers
which entered it speak very highly.
The Prescott meeting was the second
of its kind held in single year by
the same team of evangelists.
The first real meeting of the series
will be held on Wednesday night Of
this week, when Mr.. Phaffenberger
will meet the chorus for the first or
ganiZation gathering and rehearsal.
Great preparations are being made
for a successful revival.
Mr.. DeLaye is from Tyler, Texas,
while his associate comes from
Boonville, Missouri. They have been
working together for a number of
years. The results of their efforts
have been marked in every commun-
ity in which they entered. The first
service is being looked forward TO
with a great deal of interest.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
MUCH SNOW At
PRESCOTT NOW
Attorney Tom Norris of
Mile High City Tells
About Conditions in Yav-
apai County Seat; Mine
Business Progressing.

Tom G.. Norris of Prescott. ono of
the best known attorneys of the state
arrived in Phoenix yesterday morning
on the Santa Fe. He win remain sew
eral days on business matters and re-
newing the acquaintance which he has
in the district in generous numbers.
That the weather has been cold and
rainy, and that the rain has turned into
snow and again turned into warm
rain is the statement which Mr. Norris
issues as TO conditions in the north.
When he left Yavapai county for
Phoenix he states it had already start
ed to rain on top of the late snow.
There was five to seven inches of the
cold white stuff on the ground. but it
was fast going in the rain. Prior to
the snow there had been reveral inches
of rain, Ind all rivers and creeks in the
neighborhood of the city of Prescott
were running high, There was, how
ever trouble on the railway.
That the mining interests of the
northern part of the state especially of
Yavapai and Mohave counties is fast
improving, and that there are at the
present time several important deals in
sight is the statement of the northern
attorney. In the past several weeks
there have been closed some large
oeals in gold and silver properties in
Yavapai county alone, which have
amounted to several of thousands of
collars. The capitalists who have made
the investments are chiefly from the
east and several have already started
Improvements and development on a
large scale.
That the large irrigation project for
the Prescott district which is expected
to make a paradise of the Lonesome
valley district is practically assured, is
also the statement of the attorney.
There is a good chance of the work
being completed before the fall and of
the farmers who have already secured
large areas of land in the district being
able to place their winter crops by
September next
Mr. Norris will remain in this part
of the state several days. In the time
ne is here he win attend his business,
re-make his friends. and sustain the
regulations of the Prescottonians as
the best boosters in the state.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
OBITUARY

James A. Redfield was born in
Montague county. Illinois, Septem-
Der 22nd. 1880, and departed this life
December 22nd at $50 p. m, 1914
at his home, 1890 East Washington
street, Phoenix, Arizona, at the age
of "a years, months. He died OF
Bright's disease and heart trouble
Was only in bed twenty-siX days.
He was married to Nettie Clifton
July 6, 1904. To this union no
children were born. He was convert
ed at Donmellson, H.. during the
winter of 1904, and united with the
Presbyterian church at that place
and was a member of that church
at the time of his death.
Besides his wife he leaves to
mourn his death one brother, Walter
H. Redfield of Enterprise. Kan, six
half brothers and one half sister. all
living in Illinois, except Fred Slagel
who now resides in Phoenix Arizona
and a host of friends in Illinois; also
in Arizona, for he was a man that
made friends with most all he met
He had been a resident of Arizona
for about four years. His wife will
still live at their address in Phoenix
He was a member of Fleur de Lys
Lodge No 6s, Knights of Pythias of
Alton, Illinois
The funeral was held under the
auspices of the K. of P of Phoeniv
on December "a. at p. m. 1914. In
terment took place in the X. of P
cemetery, Phoenix, Arizona.
And clouds that darkly gather
Today above thy head.
MAY break away tomorrow
BY radiant sunbeams shed.
when dearest friends have left us
And earthly joys have flown,
Look up and claim the promises
And feel your not alone"
CONTRIBUTED.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
COLD WEATHER
STAYS RUN OFF
Heavy Snow Reported on
Water Shed; Reservoir
Rises Slightly, ard Five
Thousand Acre Feet of
Water are Added to Store

a gain of 1888 acre feet of water re-
suited from the run off of the recent
rains up to yesterday morning, for the
twenty-four hours just past. While
this is comparatively small amount,
it is an encouraging sign. as the heavy
doWnpour at the dam Sunday, was rep
resented in the higher regions of the
watershed by abundant SHOWS. This
caused the drop in the inflow. the wa
ter having been frozen in some of the
higher streams as fast as it melted
from the big snow banks
Warm rains in the Verde region
caused a prediction of heavy run off
but this will not reach Granite reef
until this forenoon.
The reservoir height is now 1866,
and the contents 377,132, or higher
than any mark since over year ago.
The Verde contributed34. 900 miners
inches yesterday and the Salt 110,320
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
ON HAVING THE BLUES.

If, without any real cause of worry,
says a writer in the Unpopular Re-
view, you woke up two or three con-
secutive mornings feeling that the
world is an unsatisfactory place, prob
ably you had better go to the doctor.
He won't be apt to give you anything
worse than rhubarb and soda. You
might even try them before going
and if 1t is sunny day, try to glory
in it, out of doors if possible; and
if it is a rainy day, try to think how
coy it will be by the fire, or if you
have to go to an office, how good it
will be to have a day for steady work,
when clients and customers are not
apt to come in.
In similar vein Kipling prescribed
for a case of the blues, which he re-
ferred to as came elious hump, y
you remember, common to Riddles
and grown-ups, too" When the
hump rests heavily upon you, said
Mr.. Kipling-
Don't frowst with a book by the fire:
But take a large hoe and a shovel
also,
And dig till you gently perspire.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
The Plum Tree

The offering of The Plum Tree" at
the Empress last night proved to be a
splendid attraction. 1t will be contin-
ued tonight THE Plum Tree is one
of the greatest stories ever written
by David Graham Phillips and in the
capable hands of Francis X. Bushman
the leading male role receives expert
attention. Miss Beverly Bayne the
beautiful Essanay star scarcely comes
behind Bushman so good as she is. Miss
Bayne although not many years in pic
lures is proving herself to be one of the
most capable actresses in the business.
The Plum Tree" is performance well
worth visiting.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
JERSEY FARMERS
HEAR EXPERTS

NEW BRUNSWICK, n. j.. Dec. %
Farmers week at the state college
of agriculture, drew a big gathering
of farmers, who will attend the lee
lures of the states experts on every
phase of agricultural pursuits To-
day was given over to rural life in
terests. President w II. S Demarest
of Rutgers College presided. Soil and
crops viii be discussed tomorrow
Wednesday is live stock day, Thurs
day is poultry day, Friday horticul-
ture day. and the nursery branch OF
farming will be the topic for Satur-
day.
Arizona republican., 1914-12-29
KEYSTONE COMEDY AT LION

Love, Dash and Splash is the
name of the comedy at the Lion
theater today and the splash is the
windup of a rapid fire love affair.
On the same reel an educational sub
ject which shows splendid views of
Catalina island. including the seals
and submarine gardens. The two
reel feature today is from the Ameri-
can studios and entitled Sir Galahad
of Twilight The plot is enter
tanning and the every character well
taken. Our Mutual Girl' contains
a number of good views of New York
city. as well as showing the very
newest creations in evening gowns
and coats, which will be especially
interesting to women. Wednesday
brings The Perils of Pauline" for its
| regular showing at the Lion.