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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
Moorhead Department
DEFENSE IN
-s =
100000 suit
HOLDING STAND

The Clay county district courtroom
was crowded with farmers today, some
10 De witnesses and some spectators in
the law suit of the Brown -Danskin
Land Co, Of Minneapolis, against E.
M. Prindle and others of Georgetown,
the land firm having brought action
Tor $4,000 against the Prindles in de-
fauIt OF payment of a mortgage.
me defense. which has brought a
$4,000 counter claim against the Min
neapols firm, will probably continue
Tor two days in putting in evidence.
Z. L. Ladd, one Of the employees of the
Brown -Danskin firm, testified this
morning as to the incidents of the
transaction in which Prindle purchased
the Grandin farm near Georgetown.
The plaintiffs yesterday employed
the services of Senator F. H. Peterson
who is assisting in the trial of the
case with the law firm of Kieth, King
man, Cross & Wallace of Minneapolis
Attorneys Witherow, Dosland and
Marden are representing the Prindles.
Judge John A. Roeser Of st. Cloud,
who is sitting in the case. dismissed
the remainder of the jury today until
Friday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
JURY FAILS
TO FIX BLAME
FOR ACCIDENT

Testimony given late yesterday by
Martin E. L. Wilk and William
Messner, farmers, before Coroner c.
G. Vincent's jury investigating the
death Of c. F. Johnson, of Borup, and
his daughter, Eva Johnson, revealed
the fact that three Of the four men rid
ing in the car which broke through
hours before the fatal accident, caused
by the first car leaving the bridge in
the same place, were intoxicated.
Don't Fix Blame.
The jury, however. did not fix the
blame for the fatal accident. The TAX
ing of testimony, conducted by Atty.
Victor Olesen. showed how the second
car, driven by c. F. Johnson. and
carrying Eva Johnson. his daughter,
and David Johnson, his son, slipped
from the bridge to the Ice twenty feet
below, killing two of the occupants.
Four Injured.
The first car, carrying Ole Bolstad,
Gilbert Estensen, his son Ernest, and
Joseph Stennes, skidded from the
bridge, injuring all four men. They
are now confined at the st. Luke's hos
pital in Fargo and were unable to ap-
pear at the inquest.
The Verdict.
The jury, composed of d. w. Meeker
~. MarLlnSon, william wagner, "arQ
Sherman, J. 7. Lamb and E. D. Aske-
gard, returned the following verdict:
That the said c. f. Johnson and
Eva Johnson came to their deaths
about 9 o'clock p. m. on Wednesday,
Dec. 6, 1915, at the township bridge
over the Buffalo river in section 33.
And we further find that the cause
of death was the accidental falling
from said bridge Of the automobile in
which they were riding; that said
was being operated care
fully by c. F.. Johnson and that said
accident would not have happened as
the automobile would not have skid
ed and fallen had not a part Of the
railing on the east side of the said
bridge been demolished by an auto
mobile that ran off said bridge at the
place of this accident about two hours
earlier in the evening of the same
day."
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY

Miss Ruth Goodman, of the Ansonia
apartments, will entertain the mem bers
or the Eta Chi Omega sorority of Fargo
college at dinner Wednesday evening
or this week. This will be the sororitYs
Christmas party.
A sleighing party is to be enjoyed
this evening by the members of the u
ct A fraternity Of Fargo college, fol-
lowed by party later at the home of
Charles Dawson, on Tenth street south.
%
Miss Theodore Graham is expected
nome this evening from Hamline UNI
yersity st. Paul, where she is a stu
dent this year. She will spend the holt-
days with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.
E. Graham, Of Third avenue south.
o.
Following the regular Bible class ses-
sion, when The Meaning of Prayer was
the subject. with Mrs. Zickefoose, gem
eral secretary, as leader, the members
meeting Monday evening in the associ-
alton parlors. A debate on South Amer
lea had been scheduled, but had to be
postponed, owing to several OF the par
holidays elsewhere. Instead, an i'm
promptu and highly entertaining debate
was held on The Advantages and Dis
advantages of Matrimony. Practically
every member present took part in the
debate, arguing according to her indi-
vtdual views. Fancy work was also
diversion of the social session. Miss
McGilton was named as chairman of O.
committee to arrange for the free
breakfast which Is to be served by the
association on Christmas morning to
any girl in the city who is away from
home. and who wishes to respond. The
only stipulation regarding this invita-
tion is that the names of those wishing
to participate be sent in as soon as pos
sfble.. The association girls especially
anticipate jolly time, as their stock
Ing are to be hung round the fireplace
In the parlors, and the gifts distributed
after the breakfast. The Christmas tur-
key dinner will be served at the "Y''
on Sunday afternoon from I2:45 to
1:45, instead of on Christmas day, in
order to give the help there holiday,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
THE MARKETS
LIVE STOCK MARKETS
OF The NORTHWEST
(Rv Associated PressN

South St. Paul, Mimi, Dec 19.-
Hogs: Receipts. 1S.5O0; steady to
weak; range. $9.25@ss.75; bulk. $9.55
9$9.6O.
Cattle: Receipts, $780, killers,
steady; steers, $425@$1O.25; cows and
heifers, $475@$7.5O; calves. 25c low
er. $4.25@$41; stoCkers and feeders.
quiet and lower to weak, $3.50@$7.75.
Sheep: Receipts, $500; weak;
lambs, $7@$12.25; wethers, $6Q$9;
ewes. $5.50@$S.50.
Sioux City. Ia. Dec. 19.-Hogs: Re-
ceipts, $4,000; steady, to sc lower;
estimated receipts tomorrow. $4,000;
bulk. $9.400$9.50; range, $9@S10;
light. s9@$9.45; mixed, $9.50@$9.75;
heavy, $9.S0@$10.
Cattle: Receipts, 1900: killers,
steady. 1Oc higher; estimated receipts
tomorrow, $500.
Sheep: Receipts, 500; steady.
Chicago, Dec. 19-Hogs: Receipts,
$4,000; steady; bulk, $9.75@$10.1O;
light, $9.20Q$10; mixed, $9.556$1O20;
heavy, $9.70@$1025: rough, $1,000
$9.S5; pigs, $9.40@$9.15.
Cattle: Receipts, 5000; steady: ma
tive beef steers, $7@$11.65; western
steers, s7@s1O; stockers and feeders,
S5g$S.1O: cows and heifers. $3.50
$40; calves, $S@S115O.
Sheep: Receipts, $4,000; weak;
wcthers, $S.S5Q$9SO: lambs. s11G$13.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
Eveninu Grain Letter.

Chicago. Dec. 19.-Wheat: Political
news was the predominating factor in
tOday'S~ market. The Lloyd-George
speech was construed as warlike and
resulted in a sharp upturn. When
shorts had covered and long interest
created, q loophole for peace was un-
covered and prices broke sharply with
the close practically unchanged. Rou-
tine news was ignored. There was fair
local milling demand for wheat while
export inquiry was further curtailed
by the poor shipping facilities. We still
adhere to the short side and favor
sales on all hard spots.
Corn: Corn was given a setback fol-
lowing early strength. Shippers with
drew their bids as the car situation
was such that no shipments could be
made. This threw cash corn here on
the December longs and cash values
slumped. There Is indication that De-
cember longs will be forced to accept
corn in cars on track with no prospect
Of being able to unload them into belt
line elevators or many of the regular
houses. Weather over belt is cold and
supply corn is large. Sales Of May corn
are advisable.
Oats: Shippers withdrew their prices
to prospect buyers because Of inability
to get more grain out. Shorts covered
lot Of oats, early but the advance met
a lot Of selling on resting orders Cash
oats lost much of their value as COM
pared with futures. Sales Of May oats
at prese tnshould prove profitable.
Provisions: We think signs point to
continuation Of heavy hog receipts
and only moderate demand for product
for some weeks.-Chas. E. Lewis & Co.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
EAST SIDE NOTES

The Ladies' union of the Congrega-
tional church will meet tomorrow aft
ernoon at the home of Mrs. F. w.
Briggs.
The Neighborhood club Of the normal
school held a Christmas party at the
school last evening.
DR.. w. ]. Awty leaves Saturday for
Charleston, Ill, where he will visit for
a few days. leaving with his son Jack
tives for ten days.
is confined to his hotel with a severe
cold.
The Mems club OF the Trinity Luth-
eran church meets tonight at the home
of E. H. Dahl. Professor Mason, of Con-
cordia college, will be the speaker.
The Mems club of the Trinity Lu-
theran church, will meet this evening
at the home of T. H. Dahl. Professor
A. T. Mason, of Concordia college. will
address the club on the subject Of
Church Efficiency.
Phillip EichmuelIer, vergas contract
or. was business visitor in Moorhead
today.
Atty. D. F. Lyons, of st. Paul. one
of the Northern Pacific counsel. was a
caller in the city this morning.
.. .. Cielanu, OF St. Paul, arrived In
the city this morning and will attend
the farmers meeting at GIyndon this
afternoon.
The Royal Neighbors lodge of Moor
head will meet Thursday evening at
the Masonic hall. All members are
urged to be present.
Nels Espland. formerly of Clay coun-
ty, but now of Tenby Bay, Ont, is a
business caller in Moorhead. Mr. Esp
land is the owner of a farm in Morkin
township. .,..
Mrs. George e. Perley left last night
for Minneapolis. where she will be
guest over Christmas at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. r. ". Hess. Mr..
Perley will go to Minneapolis the last
of the week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
$4,000 FIRE
AT INKSTER

Inkster, n. D.. Dec. 1s.-The Farm
ers and Mechanic bank, the ]. r.
Anderson drug store, and the VIM.
Ruelle barber shop and pool hall, were
destroyed last night. the fire starting
in the drug store, probably from
spontaneous combustion.
Two men in the pool hall heard the
explosion, and when they reached the
stree, they found the interior Of the
drug store in flames.
All papers in the bank vault were
safe.
The loss is fixed at about $4,000,
we'll covered by insurance.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
FLOUR HOLDS PRICE
DESPITE The MARKET

Despite the unstable condition Of the
wheat market the past two days, up to
3 o'clock this afternoon there had been
no change in the price Of flour. which
dropped 20 cents per hundredweight
on Saturday, hitting $4.40 at wholesale.
Wheat jumped cents per bushel
this morning, but later dropped back
slightly below yesterdays closing mark
of S1.64 3-S.
Local flour dealers refused to dis
CuSs n possible raise.
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Notice to Creditors.
In the matter of the estate of Georg

In the matter OF the estate OF George
J. QualIey, deceased:
Notice is hereby given by the under
signed, Benjamin G. Qualley and Ole j..
Qualley, executors of the last will of
George j. Qualley, late of the Village
of Horace, in the County of Cass and
State of North Dakota, deceased, to the
creditors of. and all persons having
claims against, said deceased. to exhibit
them with the necessary vouchers.
within six months, after the first publi-
cation of this notice, to said executors
at the office of L. l.. Twichell. 304 deLen-
drecie Bldg, in the City of Fargo, in
said Cass county.
Dated Dec. 18th, A. d. 1916.
OLE J. QUALLEY,
BENJAMIN g. ttUAI.LEY,
Executors
First publication on the 18th day of
December, A. d, 1915.
(Dec. 1926. Jan. 20. 1919
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

a big public interest in the market was
liqudated last week. evidence of buy
ing by several outside operators was
not lacking. The buying of coppers
and L. S. steel which represents
which companies manifestly must con-
tinue to be important factors in the
export market after peace is declared
may be expected to be more in evil
dence in the markets of the immediate
future. 1t should be borne in mind
that not only the entente allies will
require enormous amounts Of steel and
copper after the war but the central
powers likewise will come into our
markets for the medals. Suggestions
already have been heard in banking
quarters that Germany will come to
u. s. for a large loan at the end Of
the war for purpose of buying in Am
erican markets.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
MOORHEAD and ADA
TO DEBATE TONIGHT

Moorhead debaters: Anna Titus.
Vernie Freeman and Oscar John
son.
Ada debaters: Roland Olson,
James Hettland and Almond
Brattland.
Judges: Supt. r. Gerser, Barnes
vile, Mimi; Supt. H. q. Graber,
Mapleton, N. D.; Supt. o. e.
Smith, North Dakota A. c. acad-
emy, Fargo.
Question: Resolved, That i'm
migration into the United States
should be further restricted.
Moorhead has the negative and
Ada the affirmative.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
HARRISON BETTER
Condition of Local Automobile Dealer
shows Improvement.

The condition of Walter Harrison
vice president of the Fargo Motor Sales
Co, who has been confined to his
room at So Broadway for the past week
with a severe attack of the grip, bor-
dering on pneumonia, is somewhat ina
proved today, and friends are looking
forward to a speedy recovery.
Mr.. Harrison is under the care of a
trained nurse.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

debate Of the season between the Moor
head and the Ada high school teams at
the high school building in Moorhead
have been completed and a large crowd
is expected. The debate will be held at
1880 o'clock this evening.
Supt. H. r.. Edwards expects, by
packing the high school assemblyroom,
that enough money will be made to
make up part of the deficiency caused
in the football season by the cancelinR
of the Fargo game. A charge Of 25
cents will be made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
RESERVE BANK
MAKING MONEY
Iv Associated Pressl

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 19.-After
wiping out the expense incident to or
ganizatiOn, meeting the cost of putting
twenty millions OF federal reserve
notes in circulation and reducing the
fixtures and equipment account, the
federal reserve bank today announces
a dividend, payable Dec. 81, at the
rate of s per cent on all stock out
standing during the first seven and
half months Of operation, and carry
ing to profit and loss a substantial
buted.
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THREE QUARTERS
OF A MILLION
Continued from page one.)

(Contlnued from page one.)
approximately 100000 worth of sewer
construction including the large trunk
sewer on the south side. A sewer will
be built on Front street which will
cost 100000.
There is big water main extension
being prepared on N. P. avenue from
RoL<ts street to Thirteenth street and
on Thirteenth street south across the
tracks to Front street which Is esti-
mated at $4,000. ....~-.
In addition to these there will be a
large amount Of sewer and water curb
connections on streets where paving
is to be done and which is estimated
to cost about $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
COLDEST SNAP OF WINTER
Continued from page one.)

CONTINUED from page one.)
was 80 below, at Qu'Appelle 80. at
Winnipeg 80 and at Devils Lake SO.
Bismarck at 7 o'clock this morning
registered "a below but during the
night the temperature got as low there
as 30 below.
Cold Winds Blow.
st. Paul. although registering only
ii below at o'clock this morning had
a mile-an-hour wind to contend
with and Chicago. with only eight
above zero during the night showed a
wind of same velocity.
At noon today official reports show
ed a temperature here of 25 below.
Following is tabulated report of
today's weather conditions:
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
PASS SECOND READING
OF PROPOSED PARK BILL

The proposed ordinance allowing an
amendment to be put to the voters at
the Feb. 20 election for the purchase
Of the Mrs. Andrew Holes property by
the city for $4,000. to be used for park
purposes, passed it's second reading at
an adjourned regular meeting Of the
council last evening. Three readings
are necessary.
City Clerk r. G. Price was author
ized to purchase paint with which to
paint the interior of the fire hall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
IDLEKOPE BROTHERS
FACE CITY CHARGE

Harry and Joe Idelkope, fruit and
vegetable merchants of North Broad
way, were placed under arrest this
afternoon on a charge of selling and
keeping for sale decayed products.
About a week ago Harry IdeIkope was
arrested, charged with keeping rotten
apples for sale.
On the first charge Harry Idelkope
demanded jury trial. and is under
bond to await the calling Of jury in
the county court.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
rs CONFESSED
ASSAILANT OF
DAHL GIRL INSANE?
(By Associated Press }

(By Associated Press.)
Ashland, Wis, Dec. 19.-Joseph
Meyerhoefer, who is in Jail by rea-
son OF his confession" that he was
the assailant of Olga Dahl, the
Grand Rapids, Mimi, school teach
er, will, police say, be examined as
to his sanity. He bears no re-
semblance to the man who was
described as the assailant,
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
ADJUDGED INSANE
Unable to Care for Himself, Man Cor,
mitted to Fergus.

Elisha Betty, Barnesville farmer,
was adjudged insane by the insanity
board at Judge James III. Sharp's office
at 6 o'clock last evening. Testimony
showing that the man was unable to
properly care for himself was intro
duced.
He was taken to the insane hospital
at Fergus Falls early this morning by
Deputy Sheriff George Mcdonald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
TO
CHANGE
Continued from Page one.
peared before the pardon board, urg-
ing the case of the two men.
Held Up and Thrown Off.


Howard and Dickerson were arrest
ed at Grand Forks in August, together
with William HI. Dumford and a minor,
it being charged by the Finlanders
that Howard and Dickerson had held
them up at the point of gun while
Dumford and the fourth member of
the party went through their persons
and removed all their yaluables, and
then forced them from the train. When
arrested, both Howard and Dickerson
carried /. w. w. cards, Howard being
an organizer.
Dumford and the minor were re-
leased, and Howard and Dickerson
then. pleaded guilty to charge Of
carrying concealed weapons.
AS far as is known. this is the first
instance in this county when men
being held in the county Jail have
been pardoned by the state pardon
board.
Dickerson is the son of a prominent
merchant, l.. M. Dickerson Of Brighton,
Ill.
If the men had not been pardoned,
Dickerson would have served his nine
ty days in the county Jail and his
father would have paid his fine of 500.
In the case of Howard, he would have
had to serve his ninety days and in
additional $50 days, as he could not
pay the 800 fine.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

Thomas McCauley plans to leave soon
for an extended eastern and southern
trip, during which he will visit Wash
ington, New York and other points Of
interest in the east, returning home
through Florida and other southern
states. He expects to be away for three
home in Waukan. Ill. before returning
here
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
Ehicarn Cnrn
Chicago Oats.
Chicago Pork,
Minneapolis Wheat
Winnipeg Close.

No. northern, 1.6924; No. northern,
1.67; No. northern, 1.61; cash oats, No.
c. W.. 81 q; December oats .54AA A;
May oats, .5SA B; December flax,
2.5S1nA: Nav flaN 6aR
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FREE-ONE CAN OF CORN WITH
EVERY $500 PURCHASE EXCEPT
SUGAR AND FLOUR

Bulk Apples. per bu. .....S 800
Jonathan Fancy Apples, per box. $3.50
Extra Fancy Bold Apples. per box $3.50
Extra Fancy King Apples, per box $1.7o
Apples. per peck 49,. .25c, 35c, 40c, SOC
Apples, per peck 80. .25c, SOC, 40c, Soc
Bananas, dozen zoe
Grape fruit, for ................25c
Cranberries, per qt. 10c
Oranges, dozen .25c
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

Grain Letter.
Chicago-Wheat: Gables lifeless. no
startling news. Yesterdays advance
largely on local shorts covering. Mar
ket has taken on a holiday attitude
and doubt If any material change
in prices now.
Corn-A lot Of short corn covered
yesterday. Car shortage forcing
hedges to buy in their December.
q Oats-Following wheat and corn.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
MARKET QUOTATIONS.

ChaS. f. Lewis 6 CO., Grain md Stock
Brokers, Morton Block, Fargo.
nNceu1her wheat
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

Potatoes for sale.
SPECIALS ON GROCERIES
Tomatoes, zoe can .............15 15c
Corn, 1Sc can .................. 15c
Peas, 15c can .................. 10c
Gloss Starch, 1Oc pkg, 4 for. .25c
Corn Starch. 1Oc pkg, for $50
Corn Flakes. 1Oc pkg, for. Csc
Olives, 1Oc bottle, 8 for. r............25 .25c
Olives, 15c bottle, for. ........ $50
Mixed Pickles, 15c bottle, for. .25e
Sauer Kraut. 1Sc size, 2 for ..... Csc
Soap, 6 bars for. .2Sc
FISH
Pike, Id .................... lzc
Pickerel Id ................... .1Oc
Herring, Id DC
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Minneapolis Cash Close,

No. I hard, 1;73N @1.7SA: No. /
northern; i;7oH @l;73A; choice, 1.76A
arrive, arr l;Ssh o. Ia2A choice. 1.74A
Mont, 1.65 4 Q1.6SA; No. northern,
1.53h 1:6SA; arrive, No. 2. H. Mont,
l.65 4; No. ! durum, 1.71&; arrive,
l.7OA: No. durum. 1861 @1.7OA; No.
3 yellow corn, .SS@.S8h; arrive. .88:
No. corn, .S6; others, rs a SO; No. 3
white oats. .471a @.4S; arrive, .471A; No.
4 white oats. .46 4 @.47; barley, rs a
l.02; barley, choice. 1.O2@1.11; flax,
81 y g2 S6%; arrive, 2E1*4 @2S64
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19
TEMPERATURE
STATIONS

II. r. aRAssE. Special Observer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

Weather Map.
Canadian northwest-36 below to 16
above, cloudy.
Northwest-6 to SO below. cloudy
West-10 below to 2S above, cIoI1dv
Southwest-22 to % above, part
cloudy.
Ohio Valley-12 to %. part cloudy,
Cotton Gable.
Liyerpool-Futures opened easier IA
to 16 off. AT noon easy 19 to "a net
lower.
Chicago-Locals buying wheat on
expectation of bullish effect. Lloyd
Georges speech.
Public and Private Elevator Stocks.
Wheat 5.003.000. decrease lO7. 900.
corn .1,196,000, increase $4,000: oats
"a, 100000. decrease $4,000.
The Sun says: New York
New York-The Sun says: Although
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-19

No I hard, 1.72h; No. l northern,
No, northern. 1.431z Q163k; oats,
cash, 49, Q.47; rye, 1.31; barley, roo
1.OS; No: durum, 1.73% @1.75%: No. 2
durum, 1863 @1.7O%; December durum,
i.9SA; May durum, 1.75&; flax, cash.