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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03
The Short Course Man.
Ill rrH.


He has been with us for the past
three months, over Ave hundred strong.
He came from every part, from almost
every neighborhood of the state. In
numbers, he was greater than all the
other students put together, in ability
to bring about the day of less waste
full and better farming he is Of
strength unmeasured.
The short course man is a product Of
the west. He is part of its push, it's
energy, It's eternal grasping after the
disable things of life. The road down
around the corner is q very desirable
road He knows that. : But the time
at his disposal is short, and he takes
the foot trail across lots. And the
more credit to him. seeing that there
are those who say that the short cut
| is no advancement at all. He knows
better for by the short cut he ar
rives.
For the work at hand. tilling the soil,
| getting from 1t q comprehensive is
already an educated man when he
starts into his short term OF study. It
takes more training, more power of
brain to lay out "a straight furrow
across a half section than 1t does to
conjugate a Greek verb. He comes
drilled in the thousand and one little
things that a farmers boy knows, to
| learn-what?
/ Should I venture a guess 1t would
be, not so much farm mechanics, or
steam engineering, not 80 much forge
shop work or the judging Of stock and
| grain, as to know--himself. He comes
to us with many ideas: he learns how,
amid the heat of argument with his
fellows, through the insistent question
ing of his instructors, to fuse these
ideas together--to connect cause with
effect, to reason rather than TO guess.
He comes to us often with only a linn
i tied knowledge of the other man. He
meets the other mana thousand of
him-daily, and in coming to know his
i fellow. he comes to know himself
have seen him standing on the
foot board of traction engine. every
muscle tense, eye alert, mind taking
/ In every possibility of a busy day
in the threshing field. have watched
him bending over the forge. or crowd
ing into the pit in the judging pa
vilion. And to the common assertion
4 that he Is a poor student wish TO
IL
i is a man who knows what he wants,
and he throws the useless or the lily
presented aside as he would throw a
handful OF chaff out of grain tank.
He knows what he wants, and he
knows where to get It. For him, prac-
tical farmer. the short course Is post
graduate work following his lifelong
i education on the farm.
What will he amount tor What
good will three months of lectures do
/ him? That depends. 1t rests with
him, and the degree to which he has
become acquainted with himself. 1t is
hardly possible that in three months
4 he shall have absorbed enough new
learning to radically change his way
Of doing things, but Ii his self In
made known TO him, IL he has come
into touch with the world outside OF
his farmer thought and plans, then he
returns to his home to grow stronger
as the years go BY, to have larger
concept OF his professors and higher
ideal OF citizenship.
| And that's an education worth while,
o. q
The state department OF public In
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03


Sidney Clarke of the Union Ma
tional bank addressed the university Y.
M. G. A. at their last meeting.
Prof. e. ]. Babcock dean Of the
school OF mines spent the first part
Of the week in Minneapolis and st.
Paul on business.
The class OF 'Os mas chosen It's class
play. They win present the Amerf-
can Citizen" The class has among
its members a number Of persons
who possess a good deal or nramatic
ability, strong cast 10 assured In
the absence IL Professor Koch OF the
department Of public speaking who so
ably coached the previous class plays
a professional coach, Director Stout
of Wesley college conservatory OF unu-
sic and leader Of the university or
chestra, whoconducted the oratorio
work at the Devils Lake chautaucua
last season mas been selected to con-
duct the same work this year. Under
his direction the sacred cantata Ruth
will be presented.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

The University Law Scnool was es-
tablished in 1899. It graduated class
of twelve in 1901. Up to the present
time the total number OF it's graduates
Is about ITO. The members of the
first class have only been practicing
for eight years. and the other classes
shorter periods Of time. When COM
pared with the length Of time that
many lawyers 1t the state have been
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

The popularity of the short course
Is witnessed by the large number of
students who took up such work dur
ing the past term. over 500 were en-
rolled I'M the various courses as fol-
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

of Milo. The class of '06 erected the
granite gate posts at the entrance to
the campus. The class of 'O7 present.
ed the university with fine oil paint
ing of President Merrifed by Miss
Heiser. The handsome reproduction
OF the university seal was the parting
gift OF '0s. The class of '09 are dis
GUESSING what their memorial shall be.
At present there seems TO be a strong
sentiment in favor Of planting q row
Of tree s along main university
driveway Of the new campus and pro-
viding for their care.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

practicing this is comparatively a short
period. Yet in the short time that
they have been out the graduates have
made good. They are scattered from
Boston to San Francisco. Two are
located In Spokane, two in Los Ange-
les. one in each of the following
places: San Francisco, Boston, Kali
lispel, Mont, Lewiston. Mont, Mis-
soula, Mont, Billings Mont, Brandon,
Manitoba. Harlowton, Mont, Cam
bridge, Ida, Medford, Ore. BY far
the greatest number OF the graduates
are practicing in North Lakota towns.
Ten have been elected to the office of
states attorney. Four have been elect
ed to the state legislature, several are
chairmen of their home commercial
clubs. A number have served as
chairman or secretary of the county
centra committee OF their county.
They are all maying a living and q
good number OF them are getting rich.
Class Memorials.
The custom of the members of the
graduating class presenting to the
university as a class memorial some
object OF value that would enrich the
university life was begun by that ia
nous class of 1904 rnar started SO
many of our present Gu toms includ-
ing the junior prom and the junior
annual. The arts class that year pre-
scented as their memorial a full size
reproduction OF the famous statue The
Winged Victory OF Samothrace, and
the normals a reproduction of The
Winged Mercury. The classes OF '0E
added to the works Of art reproduce
lions of the statues of Minerva, Venus
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

And they are the BEST OF THE BEST
1.-The only ones that are sold under
the SUNKIST label
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

Wal : . - . 49, go
This number, together with the stu
dents Of the long courses, makes a
total attendance of 1923 students dur
Ing the winter term just passed.
O.
Last Sunday DR.. and Mrs. Brown,
formerly of the A. c., left for Lexing-
ton, KY, where DIR. Brown will assume
his new duties as state drug analyst.
The vacancy as head of the pharmacy
department, caused by the resignation
of DIR. Brown, has been filled by Prof.
Adoiph Zeife of the pharmacy depart
ment at the University Of Kansas who
assumed his duties here this week.
Professor Zeifle Is graduate Of the
University of Michigan at Ann Arbor,
and after serving there for three years
as assistant he accepted a position with
the University of Kansas in 1907.
o o
On Thursday afternoon, March %,
occurred the exhibition Of the domestic
scierce department given under the
supervision of Miss McCarty and Mrs,
ash. The gold medal given for the
best piece of work in the sewing de-
partment was awarded to Mrs. Louise
Campbell, while Miss Ruth O'Neill won
the silver medal Numerous excellent
exhibits were also given by the COOK
ing department and light refreshments
were served.
A movement has recently been set on
foot for the erection OF. an equestrian
statue az ex- President Roosevelt on
the college campus The idea was
originated bv DIR. III. o. Fjelde Of Aber-
crombie. N. ID. The statue will cost
about $1,000 and plan has been sus-
gested to organize an ASSOCIATION
among the students to take the matter
up and secure the assistance OF stu
dents and friends throughout the state
The Spectrum: The North Dakota
Experimental union. recently organized
at the instigation of Dean Shepperc
ard Prof. D. o. Churchill of the agri-
cultural department, promises to be
valuable addition to the ever growine
extension work OF the college. the
main purpose Of this organization u
to bring about CO.. operation between
the AGRICULTURAL students who return
to the farm. and the experiment STA
ton.
The scope and nature OF the proposed
work of the union il well set forth i
the foreword prepared by Prof. Q. Q
Churchill, which Is in part appended
below:
Foreword.
This association has been organized
TO further the agricultural interests 9
North Dakota: to make direct applica'
tfon Of results secured by the expert
fnent stations and to demonstrate z
/ the farmers In the different localities
their value
ANY student OF the agricultural col
iege may become a member OF this as
ISOLATION by informing rs that pc &C.
sires to carry on one Of the expert
snents outlined. This work may be car
ried on FOR q period Of years.
DESTRUCTION or information.
Valuable information has been &C
cumaIaaed by the 4iifferent experiment
stations and ii has always been prob
lem how best to bring 4he result 80
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

"Sunkisr Oranges are grown I'm the most
highly cultivated orange groves I'm
the WOrld--in the Orcharde of 5000
California orange farmers.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

Be sure the oranges
you buy are the best
you've ever eaten.
The IS u n k 8 {"
label on the end of
the box Is your guar
antee.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

Don't be satisfied
when you III e r ely
order oranges. Ask
for" Sunkist" Oranges
and look for the
"Sunkist" label ON
the end of the box.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

lower price Apples good food but oranges be
Apples pleasant to the taste but pleasant
Instead of bushe of apples tell dealer send bus
of "Sunkst' Oranges.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03

Irainloads of "Sunkist'' Oranges ar
distributed for this special sale.
Your dealer can supply you. Don't b.
get these luscious, hand-picked, seedles:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1909-04-03
REMEMBER the Date

10. Spraying potatoes for early and
late blight. ..
90. Treating grain for smut.
81. Narrowing grain after 1t Is up,
%. incubation for legumes,-alfal-
ia and clover. ..-...
%. Breeding work with farm crops
other experiments will be added
from time to time as necessity requires
and to meet new conditions. For fur
Their information and details apply OF
Prof. O. o. Churchill. H.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16

Washington. Dec. l6.-A sensational arraignment of Secretary of the In terior Ballinger. a distinct denuncia- ton of his conduct of affairs of that department and an appeal for a thor ough investigation of the administra- ton of the general Land Office. was a dramatic part of the proceedings of the House of Representatives today
 Representative Hitchcock Demo crat. Neb). hurled denunciation after denunciation at the secretary of the interior and exhausted his invectives in describing the Guggenheims and their attempts to control Alaskan min- eral fields.
 That the Land Ofice as "manipu- lated to assist land thieves in their depredations in valuable coal lands in Alaska" was the main charge. Form CT Field Agent Clavis of the Land Of flee who was discharged upon Pres ident Taft's exoneration of his cab- inet officer as a faithful servant, was referred to.
 q pity" he said. 'The helpless un- fortunate who Is forced to choose be- tween holding his position in silence and endangering it by open protest against frauds intrenched in power. backed by influence"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Piercing of brass IS enjoyable.

There's a good bit of en- ioyment in the piercing of brass to make fancy articles. It is work that is easily done, that requires only a skill which may be quickly acquired, that produces ar ticles of much taste and service as we'll as of unique character.
 Lamp and candle shades, fern-dish covers, and a num- Der of attractive patterns.
 Complete outfits for the work with easilv-followed instructions.-$1 to $2.50.
 Third floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Fabrics for gifts.

Many and many a woman is going to find solution for the puzzle in the choice of a dress or waist pattern. There are many sorts from silk and wooden down to in expensive cotton. Here are Illustrations
 Waist patterns of white or Icolored wash fabrics, in boxes, s,-50c to $1.75. Dress patterns of percale, tastefully boxed,-$1 and $1.25.
 Dress patterns of Ameri- can prints. nice for house dresses .-70c and S4c. Scotch hannels for waists, stripes or embroidered fig ures.-39c yd.
 Satin cashmere, a delight fully attractive new fabric, in evening shades for fancy waists or gowns,-50c yd.
 Printed lawns for making aprons and fancy articles 1215c yd.
 Silk-and-cotton scarfngs that look like pure silk, Per sian and lowered designs,- 39c yd.
 Center aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
OBITUARY.

The death of William, five years old son of Mir. and Mrs. John Coyne of 1s3 Grand street, occurred at the home of his parents today after an illness of two days of pneumonia
 The funeral of Byron J. Curran whose death occurred at the Gaylord | arm Sanitarium in wallingford, was held this morning from the under taking parlors of M.J. Cannon, Broad str eet, at S:30 and the Sacred Heart church half an hour later. A large gathering of friends and relatives sur rounded the bier. The remains had been exposed to public view at the parlors and yesterday afternoon and last evening scores of friends of the young man filed past the cstskeI A solemn high mass of requiem was sung for the repose of his ss.L. Rev. Father Sweeney was the celebTant. and Fathers Judge and I'iaker, deacon and sub-deacon. Dur ing the offertory, Miss Margaret Cum ntin-r saH-, ''veni. Jesu" and at the end os mass Miss Cummings rendered ''l Heard the Voice of Jesus Say" As She reTnr hss were borne from the church Ms Lennon and Miss Cum nlmrs ssshg Some Sweet Day." Many floral pieces surmounted the casket 9'he pail bearers were stephen Moran, Jr-, Thomas Dargan. Hogan, Edward Donahue. E.uEeue Clark and Lawrence Molioy. Edward DarEsn ana Peter Clark were the flower bearers. Interment was in ,:t- Michaefs cemetery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
DIED.

DIED.
 cOYNNIn this city, Dec 16. 1909, William. son of John and Bridget Coyne, aged years. months ana day ! Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the residence or Ine parents No. es3 Grand street on Fri- day, Dec IT. at 2-So D. m- Buria m Sr Michaars cemetery SHAFFER-In this city, on Tnurs- day, Dec. 18th, 1909, at his home, No. 152 Deacon St, Charles H. Shafrer, aged S4 years. months F days
 Notice of funeral hereafter
 16 a MoRRIsSEY-In West Stockbridge. Mass, Dec. 15. 1909. Mary F.. Han lev. beloved wife of James MOTHS sey, aged 26 years. Fl days
 Funeral service will be held at the hresidence of the parents in west Stockbridge, Mass. on Satur- day, Dec IS, at -S-30 a. m-. ana from St. Patrick's church at am -Interment in West Stockbridge. Mass 16 o-p RICHARDSON-In this city, Dec. 15. 1909. Annie E.. wife of William Richardson. aged 52. years
 Friends are invited to attend the funeral from residence 20 Whiting Lane, Friday at ? p. m. yInterment at Park cemetery Boston and Providence papers please copy.
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Nice Hosiery.

From luxurious silk to serviceable cotton, here is hosiery here for women. that is of full value for every penny of its price. In an attractive box it gains added good looks.
 Pure black silk with em- hrodered figures in color 1925.
 Black silk of medium weight, with lisle sole if wished, d,-$1.50 and $2.
 Black silk made with lisle sole and with a top of isIe |3 inches deep to insure against tearing by support ers.-$1.
 Fine black lisle with fancy figures in color, r,-75c and $1.
 Lisle in medium weight, lnlein black and fine finish, ,- l371Hc and soc.
 Black lace in all-oversa and boot patterns, and f50c.
 Some pretty black lie1es. with embroidered fioures in co1or,-371Ac and 50c.
 Left aisle, rear.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
NOTABLE RECEPTION
 AT M'NEIL MANSION

One of the most brilliant social af- fairs in the history of Bridgeport was the reception given at the beautiful home of Mrs. Kenneth W. McNeil. yesterday afternoon and evening by Mrs McNeil and her husbands moth CT. Mrs Archibald McNen- The re- ception was in a sense house warm ing. for.<it was the first social event since the mansion has been remodeled for Jsfie occupancy of the Kenneth Me Nefls. The furnishings of the house S1lave been given an archaic flavor The furniture is on Sheraton and Chippendale models in antique ma hogany. The receiving party took their places in the library at 4:30 o'clock From that hour until 7.S0 O stream of carriages bearing the guests came and went The hostesses were assist ed in receiving by Mrs Belle Ten Eyck and Mrs. Velto of Morristown. N J., and Miss Lucy Rice of New York The two last ramed were bridesmaids at Mrs. McNeiPs wedding. which was not so very long ago. Miss Elsie Henshaw and Mrs A. H. Can field presided over the punch bowl. The dining room was in charge or Miss Beatrice Davenport and Miss Irene Wren
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Boys gifts tor wear.

There are actually some things to wear that a boy will appreciate as a Christ mas gift. Not many, but some. And here they are.
 A blanket bath-robe. Plain color with small fig ures or in large all-over fig ures. Just like those for men in style and finish, sizes 10 to 16,-$2 and $2.50.
 For little boys, bath-robes in plain pink or blue or red or tan with Billy Possums giving them a touch of nov city. Sizes ? to .12-accord- ing to size,-$2 and $2.50.
 Raincoats of gray or tan cloth,-$4: of rubber, $2.5O. No boy with one of these will get wet; unless he falls over board.
 Handsome ties and good looking strong suspenders- 25c.
 Pajamas of fine flannel- cite, stripes or mixturns,- soc to $1.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Wilder Alleces Attempt
 To Coerce Aldermen
tcontinued from Page B

Look at our own factory, The American Graphophone Co. We had to build sewer for ourselves at a cost of $500. because the one the city furnished us was inadequate. The sewer in Howard avenue. with which we are connected was built to &C., eommodate the city many years ago. Since then that territory has grown up wonderfully. As fast as the people north of State street built on they added on to the Howard avenue sew CT without increasing the size of the pipe The roof leaders of all the houses are connected with the sewer and when 1t rains the main Is over taxed The water backed up in our factory and ruined 24 inch belt. That put the factory Tout of commission for a day and the help had to lay off until we could fix the belt. ef
 T have been in Bridgeport about 20 years yet my coming antedates the coming of about 10000 of the present inhabitants. The population was about 45.0Oo when came here and al- movals since that time 10000 repre- sents about the actual growth. No city can grow as fast as that without having its great problems. This is why we are here tonight to tell you we do not believe Tn this expenditure on the last grand list
 We do not advocate the crippling of the fire department, or the hamper ing of its growth It needs more men. This money would provide nearly 90 new men with salary the first year"
 Hon John J. Phelan was the next speaker. He said in part: "It is es- pecially awkward as well as regret- full to feel called upon to come here to oppose an increase fin the salary of the firemen- There are many worthy citizens among them. But the time has come when we must take a stand. The firernen now get more than the average More than the average may be insufficient. But I submit to you whether in your judgment their wage is insufficient If we should de- eide to pay this increase 1t would be great slap at these other 54 cities for not paying their fremen a suf- fcient wage. We want them fairly; but not extravagantly treated. We want to help to see that taxes are properly equalized among the rich and poor alike. This increase at this time is inexpedient. It is unreasonable that this city should pose as the 4th or 9th city of its size in America"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
SERIOUS CHARGE AGAINST
 GOVERNMENT LAND OFFICE
Congressman Hitchcock Oh that Land Office Is Be- ing Manipulated to Assist Thieves in Grabbing Val uable Coal Lands in Alaska.

G!avis' discharge. he said. came as result of his zeal in protecting the government against frauds
 The climax cGTe when Hitchcock declared that confidential official in- formation and copies of secret papers were freely given to the fraudulent claimants of Alaska coal lands.
 ''It Is notorious" Hitchcock said. that for years gross frauds have been perretrated on the public domain. and that millions of acres of public lands fraudulently grabbed by corporations. Last year we appropriated s1.000000 to prevent frauds Rumor has 1t that a considerable portion of this money has already been spent to buy elegant furniture. Eighty clerks have been added to the pay roll and one or more subordinates are now receiving more rroney than the law allows their su- perior officers"
 The Guggenheims appear to have had free access to everything" he con- tinued. Now the question Is. Can this House get the same free access for an investigation? The time has come for an investigation. but I sup pose that if the Speaker of this House does not want any investigation and ninety per cent. of the members do want one. we can't get it."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
Ed. Cronan's Busy Day

The s4oo diamond brooch belonging to Mrs. Sadie St. Clair of Courtland street, which she lost or had stolen from her in Polls theatre. several days ago. was recovered. yesterday. by Detective Sergeant Ed Cronan. It was in the shop of a local pawn broker. He bought 1t for S25- Mrs. St. Clair was over-5oyed at regaining her jewel and reclaimed it at once.
 Sergeant Cronan also prevented a thief. William Tol1es. colored from es- caping from the police of Waterbury because of lack of evidence. Tolles was believed to have stolen a lot of cutlery in Waterbury. He was arr rested in Hartford. The Waterbury police were unable to find the stolen stun. but Sergeant CT 1nan was look ing over pawn brokers reports and he saw a record of some of the stolen stun. Just as the Waterbury police were ready to release Tolles word reached them of Sergeant Cronan's find.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-16
G. H. STRICKLAND
 DIES OF PNEUMONIA
He Was Married a Few Weeks Ago to Miss Flor ence Harty, Daughter of William H. Harty.

George H. Strickland. head clerk at the Bridgeport Safety Emery Wheel Co.,, died this morning at his home in Stratford, after ten days ill., ness with pneumonia His death will come as a great shock to his friends. Less than two months ago he was married to Miss Florence Harty, daughter of former Assessor William H Harty. He was the son of Judge Strickland of the City court in North ampton, and had been a resident of this city for some time. Besides his widow he is survived by one son, aged [ years by his first wife. who was the daughter of s. s. Hunter of the .hrrc of Hunter & Ravens, and who dIed some years ago.