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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Anti Suffrage Organ
Pays Tribute to Mrs.
Helen Kendrick Johnson

4 .A h. IS 5
"The anti-suffrage movement has
been represented at all times by wom-
en- of brilliant minds and exalted
IDEAS" says The Woman's Protest,
publication against woman Suffrage,
which is published monthly in New
York city. 1t continues: THE pioneer
advocates of woman's nonpartisanship,
Dorothea l.. Dix and Catherine Beech
er, have long since passed away. But
the anti-suffrage cause lest different
Helen kendrick Johnson. who died
Wednesday. Jan. 3, on the eve OF hsr
ITO Mrs. johnson, more than anyone
else, perhaps, is due credit for the pres
emit power and consistency of anti-suf-
MRS. Johnson devoted large part
OF her life to writing, being the author
q the Roddy Book! published In
1S14-1s76, and many other works. But
Il is in Woman and the Republic,s that
Mrs. Johnson made her most note
worthy contribution to public opinion
II II this country, Il was n Woman ana q
ANALYSIS Of the history, doctrines and
objects of the woman suffrage move
ment was made. 1t was Mrs. Johnson
who hrst noted the antagonism of
woman suffrage TO progress, democra-
cy and the republican form of govern
ment, and its attachment, rather, to
monarchy or socialism. The skill with
WulCH the evidence or THIS IacL was
gathered, from the legends of ancient
Greece, the literature of Rome, and the
history of our own times, may be judg-
ed from the following comment in The
Denver Times:
Possibly there has been written
clearer. more impartial. more mastery
work than this. but. IL SO, Ii has never
been our good fortune to meet with T.
mrs. johnson was the frst success
full challenger Of the idea that woman
Suffrage means Woman's progress.
How absolute is that dividing line
between woman's progress and woman
suffrage, we may realize when we con-
slider what the result would be IL we
could know tomorrow, beyond "a perad-
venture, that woman never would vote
in the United States. she said.
Not one OF her charities, great or
small, would be crippled. Not q wom-
ans college would close It's doors. Not
profession would withhold It's diplo--
ma from her; not q trade its recon-
pense Not q single just law would be
repealed, or q bad one framed, as
conseQuence. Not q good book would
be forfeited. Not q family would be
less secure OF domestic happiness Not
a single hope would die which points to
q time when our cities will be like
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

A very large attendance and marked
enthusiasm characterised the meeting
Monday afternoon of the Drama sec
ton Of the Fine d Arts eile Which was vas
Bishop Tyler residence, the chairman,
Mrs. r. e. Weibie, presiding. There
was every indication that, the psyche
logical moment had arrived for the
for q civic theatre in Fargo. and the
crying needs for such a theatre were
very forcefully presented yesterday by
Miss Pearl Oman. in her talk on The
Civic Theatre Movement.
Substantiating her claim Of the need
of a civic theatre. Miss Oman quoted
from the recognized authority. Percy
Mackaye: mo issue, political or in
ceeds in Importance the problem Of
public recreation. It will soon rank
first in platforms of social and polite
al campaigns" In the course of her
dramatic standard could gradually be
raised by the presentation OF good
plays, interpretative dancing, etc, at
slight expense, in civic theatre IL the
city, and incidentally deplored the too
frequent irresponsiveness OF local audi
ences when good attractions do come
to this city. One instance which she
mentioned of this was the appearance
here of the great actress, Margaret
Ellington, last year, who has been re-
ceived with such acclaim In other cit
les but whose reception here was any
thing but enthusiastic.
Miss Oman cited the success of NUM-
cipal theatres in other jcities. and
brought the issue to crisis by asking
such questions as: Can we organize a
drama center? Can we use the Civic
Centre, the Little Country Theatre. a
downtown hall, or the new school audi
torium?" .....
AS result of the discussion that fol-
lowed the latter suggestion, the Drama
section members decided to appoint
later a committee to meet with the
Fargo school board, which latter will
be asked for support of civic center
right in the new high school building
that is to be erected. The idea is not
to make this a commercialized, but a
cooperative theatre, for the benefit
and uplift of the entire community. and
the central location is considered an
additional advantage should this move
ment succeed.
Drama League Branch Formed.
So great was the enthusiasm over the
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
MAKING ARGUMENTS
Probable Case of Livingston Versus
Holt Will 90 to Jury This
Afternoon.

The taking of testimony in the case
Of Rose E. Livingston against D. B..
Holt as administrator Of the James
Grady estate was completed at 1880
o'clock this morning in the district
court and the presenting of arguments
was begun when court convened this
afternoon. 1t is probable that the case
will go to the jury late this after
noon.
In this case Mrs. Livingston, sis
ter of the late James Grady, is suing
the estate for $4,000. alleging that she
and the deceased had an agreement
whereby Mr.. Grady was to assist in
taking care of another sister, who
lives in Ohio, the home Of Mrs. Liv-
ingston.
The defense claims that no such
agreement exists. .-
Col NJ. A. Hildreth is appearing for
"he plaintiff and Lawrence & Murphy
for the defendant administrator.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Meeting Of Fargo
Suffragists Called
For Next Saturday

Although the passing recently Of the
two suffrage measures by the legisla-
ture OF North Dakota is big step for
ward, the suferaGists of this city and
state are by no means planning TO rest
on those laurels. This victory VIII only
alter the direction OF their work some
what, and in order TO confer as to flu
ture efforts, meeting has been called
by the local Votes For Women league
II will Be held at the Civic Centre,
and promises to be one of more than
ordinary interest and Importance, as
both Mrs. Robert Clendening and Mrs.
Trezier,s signing OF the bill, will be
present and give addresses. The latter
will be followed by tea and social
hour. and It is anticipated that the
meeting will be quite largely attended.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Many new CHILDREN
ENROLL IN SCHOOLS
Mid year Promotion Scheme in Schools
Proves Boon to Youngsters of
the City.

That the mid-year promotion
scheme, instituted by the board of
education some time ago at the insti-
CATION OF Supt. Arthur Deamer Of the
city schools, is proving a boon to the
children of Fargo reaching school age,
or years on or before June !, Is
proven by the fact that up to the
present time over 125 have entered the
first grade.
Yesterday was the first day Of the
second semester OF the school year
at which time new children just start
ing school are permitted to enter
under the new ruling.
Under the midyear promotion sys-
tenn children are also permitted TO
enter the kindergarten at the begin
ming Of the second semester, providing
they will have reached the age of 5
years on or before June /, ana quite a
number enrolled yesterday though ex-
act figures are lacking at this time.
The mid-winter promotion system
is not instituted throughout the entire
school at this time, being in effect this
year in the first grade only. Next
year it viii go into effect in the Sec
ond. grade also and so on, following
the children entering now through the
entire public school system.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Personality in filling the roles will
make The Princess of Patches, a play
remembered after the last curtain has
dropped Wednesday. This first half OF
the week bill has a story Of waif by
circumstances, how she in her wrong
full position is plotted against. The
story carries to completion the re-
storing of The Princess Of Patches to
her true position in life, with the plots
giving spice, and of course romance
lending it's softer touch.
Prominent in the leads is the work
of Mollie Fisher. who plays as the
Princess of Patches most creditably
and the neat filling Of the part Of Col
Robert Silverthorne by Harry Joyner
New faces in the stock company
this week are Miss Gene Porter and
Row Van Fossen. They both made
good impressions.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Fuller Sisters Will
Spend Entire Day in
This City, Thursday

The Misses Dorothy. Rosalind and
Cynthia Fuller, who are to be the at
traction of the Citizens Lecture course
at the A. G. armory on Thursday eve
in Fargo Wednesday night, and will be
here until late Thursday night. These
artists appeared In st. Paul yesterday.
The reception arranged by the Edwin
Booth Dramatic club of the A. c. for
Thursday afternoon from 4 to 5 o'clock
in the Little Country Theatre, at which
club women of the city will be given
an opportunity to meet these noted art
lists, will be one of several very pleas
ing features. Selections will be sung
by the girls quartet of the A. c., and
short play, q twenty-minute sketch,
will be put on by Miss Marjorie Iceberg
Edwin Booth Dramatic club. The title
of the sketch is The Silent System. It
was written by gBrander Matthews.
During the social time that follows
these entertainment features. tea will
A1arge ana unusually attractive pic
ture of the Misses Fuller appeared in
the, January T issue Of the magazine
Is so high that its recognition is al
ways much coveted, by ambitious art
lists; Flattering mention is made Of the
Fuller sisters, the charming English
young women whose attempts to revive
the old folk songs of England, Scotland
and Ireland have been so notably sue
cessful in America and elsewhere in
fact wherever they have appeared.
mellow, southern English type, equally
delectEble in song and in the little
spoken introductions which are quite
Informally made. They seem to be inn
bued with the true folk spirit. saw
those who have heard the Fuller SIS
tiers. and keep all of their program
numbers Co the right scale Of simpiici-
~, .colored only by roguish humor.
and the Irish harp accompaniments
lend Just the additional touches needed
to make their folk song and ballad In
terpretations ideal, In the opinion of
their enthusiastic audiences.
Hemstitehina, pieotIna and "a.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Lots Of music gives life to the Grand
program the first Of this week, the
most popular offering being Whitneys
operate Dolls. Good harmony and a
run OF comedy draws the applause
that brings them back. The fact that
the act is different lends a relief that
pleases. The first act, Flying Lordons
are deserving Of credit for their per-
Torrance Of difficult feats on the
trapeZe.
Nash & Evans with an act of sing
ing, talking, and clever roller skating
have a tone of quality to their work
especially the clogging on roller
skates. Bayes & England are clever
in their songs, witticisms ana dances
Joyous Joys. school kids" complete
the bill. ....-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Eastern Magazine Gives
Favorable Mention Of
Art in North Dakota

Fargo people who have attended the
art exhibitions from time to time at
the North Dakota Agricultural college,
will read with especial interest the fol-
lowing article from the December num-
her OF The American Magazines:
There is an agricultural college in
North Dakota which Is carrying on an
interesting and valuable work to ex-
Tend both the knowledge and the ap-
preciation of art. The work there is
peculiar to q new country, and those
who have it in charge consider their
mission as twofold: First, to try to
cuitiyate in those who want to go back
Is the farms an appreciation of all
things beautiful and an ability to beau
fify their surroundings with the belief
that this fuller life will keep them o.
show real talent and direct them along
the course which will best meet their
individual needs and abilities. The
Minneapolis Institute Of Art has given
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

guests OF honor.
The banquet will be held in the Hay
loft, which is above the Little Country
Theatre, and which has been admirably
fitted up for such gatherings. 1t will
begin at $3.50 o'clock, and adjourn in
time for the concert, at o'clock. Two
honorary members of the Edwin Booth
Dramatic club. Miss Abbie L.. Simmons,
q well known member of the A. c. fac
ulty who herself has done some most
commendable work along dramatic
lines, and Father Ramsbottom, who has
assisted materially in several local
events of dramatic interest, will be
present at the banquet.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Annual Hoglot Party of EdDn Booth
Dramatic Club Euent of Next Thursday

For several years IL has been the
custom OF Prof. A. G..Arvold, head of
the public speaking department at the
North Dakota Agricultural college, and
Mrs. Arvold TO entertain the members
of the we'll known Edwin Booth Dra-
matte club of that college at banquet
on Feb. 4. There will be no deviation
from the annual custom this year. and
the affairs3of next Thursday evening
will beFof unusual interest because the
Misses Dorothy, Rosalind and Cynthia
Fuller, the talented folk song and ball
lad singers who will appear at the A.
c. arrnory that same evening on the
Citizens Lecture course, are to be
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Iins, of 120 Tenth street north, the dec
orations there for the happy event to
consist of American Beauty roses. Only
a small party will participate.
Mrs. Poseley, who Is daughter Of ].
w. Wright, of Marengo, Ia, Is a grad
uate of St. Luke's hospital, Cedar Rap
ids, Ia. For the past two years she has
been successfully practicing her pro
fession in this city, where she has made
many warm friends. Mr.. Poseley Is
one of the most highly esteemed citi-
zens of Rehville, where he Is popular,
not only in business circles, but social
ly. The couple will be at home in Rem
VILE after Feb, Is
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

es will be Mrs. Trockman. Mrs. X. B:
Johnson, Mrs. Frater. Mrs. Croteau and
Miss Lottie Ottermoe. Members are
urged to be present, and visitors will
also be made welcome.
Fourteen friends were guests OF Miss
Karen Braasten Monday afternoon at a
ISOLATION. which meets in regular work
floral decorations of the luncheon ta:-
BILE. and a dainty repast was served.
The afternoon was enjoyed informally.
The local French Hospital Relief as
ISOLATION, which meet sin regular work
session Wednesday Afternoon at tiIe Y.
w. c. A. gymnasium, wishes to empha-
size the urgent need for donations of
table linens, towels. bedspreads. etc
Among the articles most commonly
made from the bedspreads are bath
mittens. The call from headquarters
for these materials is very urgent just
now.
Mrs. W. H. King. of S13 Ninth street
south, entertained several guests at
dinner Monday evening complimentary
birthday anniversary was thus cele-
brated. There was a birthday cake dec
Grated in yellow and white, upon which
burned twenty candles. A theatre par
ty at the Garrick was enjoyed later in
the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Oliver. of 1917
Fourth street north. the former pop
ular employe of The Forum composing
room, are the happy parents Of an eight
and one-half pound daughter, born to
them Monday.
business and social meeting of the
teachers of the First Congregational
Sunday school will be held this eve
ming in the church parlors.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
Popular Fargo Nurse
WEEDS Renville, MINI,
Man This Afternoon

A wedding was very quietly solem-
nized this afternoon in Moorhead at 4
ular young nurses of this city, became
the bride OF William L. Poseley, post
master at Renville, MINI. The ceremony
took place atethe home of Rev. Alfred
Mayer, liz Fourth street north, Moor
head. who officiated. The bride was
married in her pretty travelling suit of
blue cheviot. trimmed In narten. and
wore corsage BOUQUET of lilies-of-
the-valley and bride roses.
The wedding dinner is to be given
this evening by Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Coli
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

those of the prophets vision, FIRST
pure, then peaceable".'
"In a postscript to Woman and the
Republic in 1918, Mrs. Johnson write:
Tt is my absolute conviction, from
study in which I have ignored hear
say, that woman suffrage, in the states
where 1t exists, has not a single wiae,
sound constructive measure to its cred
It; nor is there, amid all its open and
persistently iterated oratory, the coun-
try over, one solitary statesmanlike or
patriotic utterance.'"
Machine hemstitchlng and picoting.
Mrs. Kennedy, Kennedy hotel, Front
street. Phone 1351-J.-Advt. .~"+
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
SOCIAL NOTES

sixteen ladies were guests this aft
ernoon of Mrs. Burton Harris, 504 Elev-
enth street south who entertained at
prettily appointed luncheon that was
served at 1880 o'clock. The luncheon
followed BY an afternoon Of bridge.
%
very largely attended social affair
of Monday evening was the benefit card
bella Of this city in the Knights of Co
lumbus hall. The AFFAIR was an unus-
ually pleasurable one, as tables had
been sold to private parties, who were
privileged to spend the evening play
vorite one with them. There Were 200
guests present, about seventy tables
having been sold for the evening. The
spacious hall was beautfully arranged
and decorated for the occasion by q
committee of the Daughters of Isabel
la, with Mrs. John OConner as their
Chairman. The card games were en-
joyed until 10 o'clock, when the patrons
partake of q bountiful lunch. The COM
nittee in charge OF the diningroom,
with Mrs Sarah OConner as chairman,
had very effectively carried out the coli
Ct as oTdsr PubP Basket epd Of sS SeOM
tulips. the basket handle being tied
with purple ribbon, adorned the serv-
ing table, and numerous candles shad-
ed Y ys s ca vctro sGt music %as sn
other enjoyable feature OF the very
pleasant evening
The place OF holding the regular
monthly meeting of the local Votes For
women league next Saturday afternoon
at 8 O'clock has been changed from the
Civic Centre, as first announced, to the
home OF Mrs. H. L. Bolley. 1902 Sew
viii viii be sst Mrs. 4. F, coiwell. The state
suffrare president, Mrs. Robert Glen
denfng, of this city, will be present, and
will speak on the topic, The Work at
the v wnSa IN f,s 81 atate
will be an unusually interesting sub
tect. Everyone interested is invited to
be present at this meeting, and every
suffragist who attends il asked to take
a friend.
The members of the firms and clerk
ing forces of the Mezirows Bruce &
Quinn store. and the Crescent Jswelr ~
Miss Ida Mezirow, who has just dis
posed of her interest in the first-named
frm. Miss Mezirow entertained at her
home In the Jackson apartments, on
Second avenue north, and very de-
iightful evening was enjoyed, with
dancing to Victrola music as the prtn-
cipal diversion. The guests numbered
about q dozen, and later in the evening
a delicious lunch was enjoyed. A large
bouquet OF red tulips adorned the din
ing table. and q basket OF similar now
ers added to the attractiveness OF the
livingroom. Further decorations Of red
and white streamers enhanced the pref
ty effect, and those colors were evident
in the ices and other yiands Of the
lunch Miss Mezirow Will entertain at
her home again this evening. when ten
OF her young lady trends will be her
guests. Cards viii be the diversion at
this AFFAIR.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

A horse may suffer a great deal
without making it known by any
sound. The plaintive whinny which
we hear In the barn always means
that the horse is calling for somethihg.
Neither horses dogs, nor cats can tell
us when they are neglected or obused.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Montana leads the twelve principal
agricultural states in the average
per acre of wheat, oats. barley, flax,
potatoes, and rye. In fifteen years the
value ofthese products in Montana has
increased more than 700 fold.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Put a dish. of fresh water, whers
your dog or cat can easily reach it.
Dogs and cats often suffer for lack OF
IL. - =
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
out of the Nrouths of Kids.

A little boy came home the other DAY
70 tell some sad news
and SO you teachers dead?' asked
his mother, horrihed at the lads an
nouncement.
yes" he replied, thoughtfully,, but
that isn't much use while the schoofs
still there, is it,"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Golf is called beneficial recrea-s'
ton" by a Chicago judge. BY this de-
cision owners of golf links do not have
ment.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
WHITE GOODS

We have never been in a better po-
sition to take care of your every want
in this department than at this season
of the year. Our stock is most COM
plete in every detail, showing large
assortments of all wanted fabrics.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

II horse is standing uncovered in
cold weather, cover him. II his
blanket has fallen or blown of. pick
it up and put II on him.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

The total income of the United States
for the year ending July, 1915, was
about SS0O, 900. 900. This includes GUS
toms, income, liquor, tobacco ana spe-
ciaI stamp taxes. It does not include
the postal receipts, which about pay
the postal expenses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30
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Fine lot of new Printed Flaxons;
large assortment Of patterns to
choose from, in Stripes, Checks,
Plaids and lowered design. O0o
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

once boys are in such great de-
mand in New York city that white
haired men, too old for other work
are doing boys work in many ofices.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

IA Yuan Hung. the new president Of
CHINA. took the oath to the constitution
on Aug. 1. He succeeded Yuan Shi Kai,
who died on June 5, 1915. .-s .ssa.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Sherman hill in the Rocky mountains
I'm wyoming il the highest point on
the Union Pacific railroad. A tunnel is
to be built under the hill.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

Dipping the bits into water on a
frosty morning will prevent them from
taking the skin off the horses
mouth.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

During October. s0i.471 bales Of cot
ton were exported as against 675,279 In
October, 1915. ~"
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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-01-30

The A. 9. chorus Is practicing q
pretty cantata, The Rose, whose COM
poser Is ciIchrist, and which will be
given some time during the present
term OF school