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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
AN UNswERvING PRESIDENT

The insistance of President Wilson
IN asking of congress the necessary
authoriety to protect American lives
and property on the high seas is bit.
ter PHI IN the mouths of the pacifist
group in Washington, who have been
waiting in vain for some sort of back
ward step by the executive in tho
White House. But that is doubtless
the most obnoxious feature of the
whole affair to this group is the fact
that the insistance of the president
mas been justified by recent develop
ments in the international tangle.
The Laconla tragedy and recent
revelations of a character that shock
the American sense of justice are fac
tors in change of sentiment that has
suddenly taken place, but which has
not yet reached that irreconcilable
portion of the pacifist group who
would allow American rights to be
trsmpled on with the idea that non
resistance will, in the end, restore
those rights with dignity and honor
still treasured possessions of the ma
tion. The president, from the begin
ming. has stood for those principles
which have made Of America, "the
home of the brave and the land of
the free, and it is impossible TO be-
lleve that the efforts of the peace at
any-price propagandlsts will swerve
him from his determination to uphold
them in this dark hour of national
peril.
No one can look back on the record
of President Wilson in these crisses
without realizing that his vision of
the dangers of non-r resistance is clear.
In dealing with such delicate ques-
tions he has always assured himself
of the facts in the case and then
adopted policy of insistance which
now is causing unseemlY outbreaks
by members of congress who would
welcome a complete surrender of
American rights to avoid a possibility
of conflict. Always favoring peace,
the president has clearly set forth
that there are certain limits, and ad-
herence to those limits forced q
break with his former secretary Of
state, William Jennings Bryan. Won
Papen, Boy Ed, Dumba and Won
Bernstorf are all victims Of that de-
termination of the president to stick
to his policy.
In the present situation he has ask
ed for the authority to properly pro-
perly protect American rights and
his insistance, in the fact of strong
opposition on many sides, will bring
him victory. 1t is one thing to adopt
a policy and quite another to develop
it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
A QUICK CHANGE

Congress has changed. From
weird dream of jumbled petty politics
and luke-warm patriotism its mem
bers shaveawakened to the fact that the
United States is really looked upon
as fertile field for the expansion of
selfish foreign interests. Recent
events have brought the change.
Two days ago the so. called pacifist
group together with natural. born OBJ
structionists had been hampering the
efforts of the administration leaders
in their fight to make theirapponents
realize the seriousness of the situa-
tion. But they held firm and the sin
gle handed filibuster in the senate by
Senator LaFollette of Wisconsin, was
a fitting climax to the maneuvers of
this faction to tie the hands of Presi-
dent Wilson in regard to the foreign
situation.
On the house side there was strong
objection to the measure giving the
president broad powers in dealing
with the submarine menace, which
was passed but not before the provi-
sion for granting power to the presi-
dent to use ''other instrumentalities"
had been eliminated. The vote on
the measure, however. followed the
publication of recent startling news.
The elimination of this provision, too.
was accomplished before these reve-
lations.
But it's different now. The vote
in the house on the armed neutrali.
ty" bill, 403 to 10, shows the change
that las taken place there. In the
senate, an agreement to take up the
senate measure dealing with the
granting OF broad powers to the pres
ident has been reached, while action
on the naval appropriation bill will
be taken shortly. "Stand behind the
president. is the cry in Congress
now and that senators and represen-
tatives have rallied to his side is evil
denced by the quick turn from an
attitude of naughty indifference to
one of loyalty and confidence. Il ID
to be regretted that there has been 90
much difference of opinion in Wash
ington, but recent developments have
brought out more clearly the patriot.
lie qualities on real Americans.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08
GERMANY ADMITS DUpLICITY

Friends in America of the German
government have been loath to be-
lieVe, even since the authenticity of
tue whole matter bad been youched
for by President Wilson, that the
German government was responsible
for the attempt to ally Mexico and
Japan with her against the United
States. They have preferred to place
faith in that government, represent
by Foreign Secretary Zimmerman,
rather than to place their trust and
reliance in our government and presi
dent-their president and their gov
eminent and president their govern.
ment and their president, if they are
American citizens.
On this score all is set at rest by
press dispatches Saturday from Ber.
lin in which it is admitted that the
intercepted note is authentic and
there is attempt to justify the Ger.
man government. Here is the i'm
potlauI pdEl OF IL.
- fter the decision had been taken
ID b gin unrestricted submarine war
fare February l, we had to reckon,
in view of the previous attitude of
the American government with the
possibility of conflict with the Unit.
ed States. That this calculation was
right is proved by the fact that the
American government severed diplo-
matte relations with Germany soon
after the proclamation of the barred
zone and asked other neutrals to fol.
low her example.
participating these possibilities, it
was not only the right but also the
duty OF our government to take pre-
cautions in time-in the event of
military conflict with the United
S'ates-in order to balance if possible
the adhesion to our foes of new
enemy.
The German minister at Mexico
therefore was instructed i'm the mid
die of January that in event of the
United States declaring war he should
offer to the Mexican government an
alliance and arrange further details.
These instructions, by the way, ex-
pressly directed the ministers to
make no advances to the Mexican
government unless he knew for a
certainty that America was going to
declare war"
If other evidence of Germany's du-
picity has been necessary to convince
the most doubtful it has most GER
tainly now been supplied. Germany
knew American temper wei enough
to know that it would not stand for
the unrestricted warfare which that
government proposed carrying on.
1T, therefore, sought to drag not only
America but Mexico and Japan also
into the great world conflict.
Who with reason and with know
ledge of all this plotting in advance
against our peace will deny that
America acted wisely in breaking
with the German government and is
now acting wisely in preparing to
protect American rights abroad as
we'll as at home? Certainly no one
imbued with the spirit of American
ism and right and Justice can find
fault with the stand taken by the
administration and the loyal support
that is being given by the congress.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

It is safe to say that between now
and the time the national "bone dry'
law becomes active many cellars in
dry territory will take on the appear
ance of the famous wine cellars of
some European countries.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

Circus press agents advertise that
there's shortage in clowns. Have
they canyassed some of our legsla-
lures?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The bane of the shoe man is the
people who wish to fit, not their feet,
but their pride.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The presidents speech was sent to
Germany by wireless, but that does
not mean that it will be published in
Germany.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

England has captured a good many
submarines, but what the world
would like to know is how many she
hasn't captured
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The meanest man in the world was
speaking. II have one more mean
trick am going to perform" On
being asked what it was he proposed
to do, he said, II am going to move
the Statue of Liberty over IN plain
view of Sing Sing" If he wanted to
be real mean he should wait until af-
ter July 1st, and move Liberty to
South Dakota. You know that Liber-
ty gets ''lit up" every night now ,-Ex.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The American hen is doing her best
to bring down the cost of eggs to con
sumers. Combinations may defeat
the hen, however.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

We may say rough things about our
president ourselves, but we don't feel
at all pleased when the chancellor of
Germany does it.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

Once more has Senator Cummins
imposed his personal opinions in man
ner to hamper the president of the
United States Again it may be said
with all truthfulness that it would
not be Albert B Cummins if he did
not do these things.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

A Philosopher says man is, after
all, Of no very great account. There
are three important times in his life
when he is born, when he marries,
and when he dies. But even then his
personal Importance is overshowed
by the curiosity to know whether he
is boy or a girl, what the bride
wore, and ROW much he left in his
will.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The following is credited to Mis-
souri, editor: "Ehe wind bIoweth, the
water flowetb, the farmer soweth,
the subscriber oweth, and the Lord
knoweth we are in need of our dues.
So come a-runnin ere we go gunnin'.
This thing of dunnin' gives us the
bluesi"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

The boycott on potatoes bore fruit
in Chicago Monday when the price
declined fifteen cents, This was on
the heels of 80 cents yesterday.
Eggs dropped one cent
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

1t is not to be supposed for min
ute that the republicans are anxious
for an extra setslon of congress be-
cause that would add to President
Wilson's happiness.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-03-08

Sioux City Tribune: German plots
against the United States and state
ments of high German officials may
incline pork hunting congressmen
and peace at any price propagandists
to allow President Wilson sufficient
power now to go ahead and protect
the country.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
TEN MINOR LEAGUES
TO PLAY In 1918
Terms Of wartime Clause Announced
by Secretary OF National
Association.
~ Associated Press. ]

New York. Dec. 12.-Secretary Far
rell, of the National association OF
minor baseball leagues. Tuesday an
nounced the wording of a clause
which is to be part of the wartime
players contracts as approved by the
committee appointed st the annual
meeting of the association in Louis
vile, Nov. IL. The clause follows:
'The players agree TO abide by the
reservation clause in this contract in
the event that the club or league of
which the club is 8 part is forced to
suspend operations on account of war
conditions.
+This clause is void unless the club
and the league plays at least one-half
OF its originally adopted scheduled
playing season.
This clause is binding only during
the period of the war. It is the rul-
ing that it will not be necessary TO
tender contracts to players In the ma
tional army in order to retain their
services"
Mr.. Farrell announced that the as
ISOLATION will grant protection to
lower classification leagues by giving
them permission to play on Thursdays,
Saturdays and Sundays in order to
perpetuate baseball in certain terri
tory.
Ten minor leagues have signifed
their intention to operate next season.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
Moorhedd NewS
OVERLY APPRECIATES
RED CROSS KINDNESS

The appreciation OF one Clay
county soldier OF the Kindness OF TIVE
Clay county Red Cross in providing
q Christmas gift is evidenced in
the following letter. just received:
Brooklyn. y. Y, Dec. ?. 1917.
Clay County Red Cross. Moorhe8d,
Minnesota
Dear People: Your splendid gift
has been received and I must say
you are that friend that's a friend
indeed, as at this particular time,
was in need OF the items that were
sent. Though don't chew tobacco.
yet ! found somebody that did. so
YOU see you killed two birds with
one stone.
A sailor is always pleased TO re-
ceive a gift OF this kind because II
proves to him the people are think
ing OF him and are back OF him.
It's an incentive to do his best.
The last time wrote home I was
in Philadelphia / am now at the
Brooklyn navy yard awaiting trans
Ter to my ship. 1t is on. the ship
that your gift win come I'm fine and
therefore, I take this opportunity to
thank you very, very much. Wheth-
er on land or sea, I'll do my best to
prove my worthiness OF your kind
ness.
With. best wishes for the success
of the Clay County Red Cross. I am,
sincerely yours.
(Signed) Rudolph overby.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12

How Settler, Fargo.
John Peter Anderson. Ronneby,
Ninn.
Fred r. Atkinson. Barnssvins,
John 7. wingsr. Rarnesvfile. MINI.
Paul A. Fankhanel. BaEnesville,
MINI.
John I. Tweston, RarnesviIls, MINI.
Lester L. Pyle. Harwood-
Frank DuermherEer. Sunnyvale. Cal.
Fred c. Sehefstad. RQthsays MINI.
Leon BFase. Fargo.
Louis ]. Sehutt. Ryder.
MerVtn $ Long. Parsh2lL
Peter 8. Nelson. Valley City.
Robert n Lee, Gardner.
Leo. II. Smith. Hunter.
Thomas Lindland. Sykeston-
John b. Hall. Darlington.
Frank o. Allen. Walcott.
Harry A. Olson, Litchvilie.
Elmer #. Hansen. Glenwood CitFs Wis.
Oswald c. Peterson Mtnot.
Edwin A. Hanson. Minot.
+. ]. Buehholz. Minot-
Hilbert s. Nelson, Mfnot.
Andrew J.. Sherid. Mtnot.
Henry Finn, Minot.
Emil A. Wolen. Minot.
Arthur @. Hanson. MlnoG
Lawrence ]. Madsen, Minot.
VIM. A McNeely, Mfnot.
George A. Armstrong. Minot.
Frank Amundson. Minot.
Martin Osberg. Minot.
Clarence salisbury. MinOt.
Bernhart G. Balerud. Minot.
Emil 7. johnson. Minot.
Andrew J. Foley. Mihor.
Axel w. Lundeen. Minot.
VIM. Gillanders. Minot-
Charles ManIey. Minot.
David Rattrey. Min0t.
Oliver Knutson. Minot.
Emil J. Meyers, Minot.
Laurence Petty, Minot.
f. Christensen. Minot.
r. Earl c. Hazard. Minot.
Merton III. Husband. Grand Forks.
Sharpe Lutte, Grand Forks.
Fred w. Holz. Grand Forks.
Philip Beltz. Grand Forks,
Frank Solondek. Grand Forks.
Audun Flaudeland. Grand Forks.
Clarence II. Smith. Bismarck.
yerl B. Cunningham, Bismarck.
Albert L. Slater. Bismarck.
John Nuwkop, Bismarck.
Theo. r. johnson, Bismarck.
Lawrence Uebersetzig, Bismarck.
Arthur ]. Kane, Bismarck.
Fred L. STROLLER, Bismarck.
David La Mcleod, Bismarck.
Burton L. Livingston, Bismarck.
Lloyd Y. Martin, Bismarck.
Jasper II. Baer, Bismarck
Glenn c. Kruse, Bismarck.
owen L Anderson, Bismarck.
John L. Turner, Bismarck.
A. G. Schwartz, Bismarck.
Thomas Harris, Bismarck.
James b. Chamberlain, Bismarck.
Louis i. Hansen, Bismarck.
David Poindexter, Bismarck.
Ray z. Smith, Bismarck.
Wiley c. Wilson, Bismarck.
Gottfried Schultz, Bismarck.
Ray ]. Lee, Bismarck.
Thomas b. Farmer, Bismarck.
b. p. Fitzpatrick, Bismarck.
ALI. j. Dunnum, Bismarck.
George Stark, Bismarck.
Conrad Erickson, Bismarck.
Mike Okasich, Bismarck.
Glenn II. Kuhi. Bismarck.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
Markets
STEEL RALLIES
STEADY MARKET

New York, Dec. 12,-Rallies in
steels and other industrials impaired
comparative steadiness. to the gener-
al list on the exchange today. Rails
were again extremely sensitive TO
pressure, however. with new low rec
ords for important issues. including
Union Pacific and Canadian PACING.
Local fractions also were haevy with
a new minimum for Brooklyn Transit
at 36h. Another selling movement
was in progress at noon when all pre-
yious gains were lost Foreign bonds
remained weak. Liberty issues were
inactive, the As at 97.34 to 97.46 and
the avs at 9S.46 to 1854.
Stocks showed no material change
at the outset, but prices soOn tended
downward on sTnoderate sales or sfn@
dustrials and allied equipments. Unit
the year on its tirst offering of 1000
shares at S4h to S4Ts, against yester-
days closing quotation Of IS y.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
MORE STRENGTH
TO CORN MARKET
No Signs of Substantial
Relief From The
Car Shortage

Chicago, Dec. 12.-Strength develop
ed in the corn market today owing 10
absence of any signs of immediate
substantial relief from the effects OF
the car scarcity. Receipts were not
expected to increase until the wealth
err showed decided Improvement.
whereas the forecast pointed to snow
and a new cold wave. Offerings were
very light Opening prices, which
ranged from the same as yesterdays
finish TO &c higher, with January
were followed by q moderate general
'uptmn.
Oats tended upgrade, influenced by
fear of a snow blockade. Selling
pressure was very limited, and arriy-
ais continued scanty.
Higher quotations on hogs gave
firmness to provisions. Business, how
ever, was unusually small.
The DAVIS range of prices fnlluwSs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
DULUTH GRAIN MARKET.

Duluth. Mimi. Dec. 12.-Flaxseed
prices were advanced moderately to-
day on the execution OF buying orders
from country points mainly. Demand
for oil cake Is said to be a factor in
holding prices up at their present lew
els. Offerings were light throughout
the session. December flax closed &c
up, May q up, and July Il up.
Trade In coarse grains was limited.
with receipts at a minimum. Prices
were unchanged. Spot rye closed un-
changed at $3.50 and the May future
unchanged at $l.S9 nominal. Barley
closed unchanged at from $I.20 to
$3.50 for on the track.
Closing: Linseed. on track $a.27M
3.3T; arrive (Decemberl $3.50; Deem
Der 1927 bid; May 5000 asked; July
&3-16H nominal. Oats, on track 70 IS
075M; arrive 73%c. Rye. on track
and arrive $50; December $3.50 nom
inal; May S1.S9 nominal Barley, on
track S1.2001.50.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12

EMPLOYERS furnished with compe-
tent office help for full or part time
employment. Business Service Dept,
Northwest Audit Co, 4l0 deLendrecie
Blk. Phone l011.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
FARGO MAPLE.
BUSTERS OPEN
SEASON FRIDAY
Schedule For First Round
is Announced By Sec
rotary Today

The 1917-1s season of the City Han
Qicap Bowling league will be opened
FRIDAY evening, Dec. IA, with the
Grands bowling the Rei-Macs on the
Nestor alleys, and the Hagen-Newtons
bowling the Carlisle & Bristol team
and Bits cafeteria gang the Union
Lights on the Grand alleys.
The schedule for the flrst round,
ending Jan. II, 1918. was announced
BY ]. w. Peterson, secretary, today.
Though the league has but six
teams this season, and many of its
best bowlers have gone to war; pros
poets are for a good season.
The first round schedule follows:
Dee. IL, 1919
GTands vs. Rei-Macs, Nestor alleys.
Hasen-Newton VS.. Carlisle & Bris-
tol, Grand alleys.
BilPs CAT. VS.. U. L. H. & P. Co.,
Dec. II, 1917.
Grands VS. Carlisle & Bristol. Grand
Hagen-Newton VS.. U. L. H, & P. Co..
Nestor alleys.
Rei-Macs VS.. Blrs CAT. Nestor al
leys.
Hagen-Newton VS.. Grands, Nestor
Rei-Macs VS.. U. L. H. & P. Co.,
BilTs CAT. VS.. Carlisle s. Bristol.
Jan. a. 1918.
Rei-Macs VS.. Hagen-Newton, Mes
tor alleys.
Carlisle & Bristol VS.. u. L. II. & p.
Co., Nestor alleys.
Bits CAT. VS.. Grands. Grand alleys.
Jan. II, 1918.
Grands VS.. u. l. III. & p. Co., Nestor
alleys.
Hagen-Newton VS.. Bill's CAT, Grand
alleys.
Rei-AIacs VS.. Carlisle & Bristol,
Grand alleys.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12

LAND FOR SALE. or will exchange
for house In Fargo. L. DuVaI. Gen.
Del, Fargo.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
HIGH FACULTY
TO PLAY SENIORS
Interesting Game of Bas-
ketball Promised For
Saturday Evening

What promises to be decidedly in
teresting basketball game, not only
from the standpoint of the players, but
from the students and faculty, viii be
played in the Agassiz gymnasium at
$50 O'Clock Saturday evening when
team composed Of members of the
Fargo high school faculty clashes
with the senior team of the recent in
terclass league.
No game ever scheduled for the
school has aroused so much comment,
and support for the two teams is
evenly divided. The faculty men have
announced their lineup, as follows:
Parend, ri, Wisconsin university.
Badger,slf, Wisconsin, university.
Heinz, c, Missouri Wesleyan.
Robbins, rg, Bates college.
Bingham, lg, Ohio university.
Hodson, sub, Northwestern.
Freshmen to Play Freshmen.
The freshmen basketball team OF
the Central school will play the HaW-
thorne freshmen in the Agass1z gym
az 4:45 O'Clock Thursday afternoon.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
LETTER CONFIRMS ORDER
FOR so DRAFT MEN

Clerk Andrew o. HougIum of the
Clay county local draft board re-
ceived q letter from the office of the
adjutant general confirming the
order for so white men for the coun-
TVS first quota.
The large number of the 160, out
side oS st. Louis county, assigned to
Clay county is probably the result
Of a letter written to the board by
Mr.. Houglum on Saturday calling at
tention to the fact that several
selected men have given up their
employment and are anxious to be
assigned to active service.
The letter from the adjutant gen.
eral concludes I'VE hops this will
take care Of any hardship cases that
may exist.
Selection of the so men is being
made by the board and announce
ment will be made probably on Fri
day.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
FOOD CONSERVATION
MEETING Is PLANNED

All women OF Moorhead and vicini-
ty are urged 20 attend a food con-
servation meeting to be held at the
assembly room of the high school on
Friday afternoon. The address by
State Food Commissioner A. d. VIII
son will be a feature OF the meet
ing. Professor Wilson win come to
Moorhead TO deliver an address on
Food Administration at the meeting
OF the Northwest Central Minnesota,
Educational association on Thursday
afternoon; and will remain over to
address the meeting of local women
on Friday.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
GROVER ALEXANDER Is
SOLD TO CHICAGO CUBS
Riggest Baseball Deal I'm YearE Made
at New York Tuesday-$5Os0 900
Changes Hands.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE biggest
baseball deal in some seasons was
completed here Tuesday when the
Philadelphia National league club
sold Pitcher Grover Alexander and
Catcher William Killifer to the Chi
cago Nationals for a cash considera-
ton. and a Cub battery. The money
Involved is said to be considerably in
excess of $50, 900, and the two Chicago
players who viii wear Philadelphia
uniforms next season are Pitcher
Prendergast and Catcher DiIhoefer.
There is q wartime clause TO the
deal which presents a remote possi-
bility that thef contract might fall
through as the agreement contains q
rider to the effect that in case either
Alexander or Killifer Is drafted any
time previous to thirty days before
the opening Of the 1918 National
league season, the deal shall be auto
matfcaIly cancelled
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-12-12
Sporting NeDs
ST. LOUIS TO BID
FOR 1919 TOURNEY
tBy Associated Press)

4AAGANA1NEA AEEEaN
St. Louis Dec. 1.-The st.
Louis Temptm association viii
make a determined bid 60 land the
1913 tournament % the American
boWunE congress. The event will
be awarded at the tournament 90
ne held. In Cincinnati hegtnniRg I'm
February. Sc. Louis was the scene
Of the national tournament six
years ago.
Several ether cities, fncIUdimg
Milwaukee, Detroit, ChieaEo and
Pe@Etas also are Am the field for
the event.