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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-06-15
MRS. EDWARDS
IN RIVERSIDE
APPROPRIATE SERVICES HELD
THIS MORNING FOR PIONEER
CHRISTIAN AND TEMPERANCE
WORKER AND DEVOTED MOTH.
ER--AFFEcTlNc REMARKS MADE


A weeping family, surrounded by
sorrowing friends of pioneer days, this
morning paid their last tribute to all
that was mortal Of Elizabeth Robert
son Edwards
Final services were held at the Sew
enth street south home and were con-
Quoted by Pastor John M Walters OF
the First M. E. church and C. A. Mac
namara, superintendent Of the Metho-
dist work in this part of the state
The services were rendered more eff
fective and beautiful by the singing OF
two Of the favorite hymns of Mrs. Ed
wards by quartette composed of Mrs.
Ernest Wright, Mrs. Server, e. r. Or
chard and Mr.. Davis
Rev Mr.. Walters paid a high tribute
to the memory of the deceased as a
church worker, pioneer in the temp
erance movement and w. C. II. u,
work in this state, and especially of
her motherhood. His remarks were
appropriate and touching.
Superintendent Mcnamara smoke as
a friend who had known Mrs. Edwards
for more than a quarter of a century
and of her home life. His recoHections
and "reminiscences were affecting.
There were many friends of the
pioneer days present who had known
Mrs. Edwards during her more than
thirty one years residence in Fargo.
the ranks of the pioneers are thinning
and those who are 1ert appear to be
more closely attached than ever be-
fore.
The body was taken to Riverside
cemetery and laid by the side Of the
late Maj. A. w. Edwards. The services
at the grave were brief. The pail
bearers were w. H. White, e. G. Eddy.
Chas. A. Pollock. w. ]. Clapp, Robert
McCuHoch and w. p. Porterf1eld.
contributed: 1t is a beautiful snot
Traught with precious memories. and
within it's sacred acres, hidden amidst
the fragrance of trees and flowers. are
the remains of many whom we once
knew. They rest upon the bosom Of
Goa Beautiful rest! Eternal peace,
Ioday the earthly casket. that once
held the beautiful life of one of the
noblest women of North Dakota, was
laid away, with great tenderness at
Riverside.
The universe is but one vast syn-
Dol OF God"-goodness And this wo-
mans life was the true interpreta-
ton of that symbol. A fine PERSONAL
lty endowed with virtue, and a. keen
sense Of things noble and beautiful
An idealistic life, whose sweet pres
ence, counsel, and guidance made its
benefcence felt by her six sons and
one daughter. A companionable
friend; whose literary, social merit is
hard to surpass; whose friendship
was treasure; whose deep studies
enriched the circle of large acouaint-
anceship with the refreshment and
comfort that flowed from the foun-
tain her inspiring thoughts.
A womanly critic--both of time and
things; whose critiques were for the
moral and intellectual benefit of the
world; whose influence inspired to in
creased patriotism, and devotion to
home and country.
Such was the life of Mrs. Alanson w.
Edwards, whose casket was laid awav
today. But that beautiful expression
of womanhood has entered the eternal
Ito join him-"whom she had loved So
long, and lost awhile" w. E.
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First Bin Passed.

bismarck, N. d., Jan. 19.-The first
Dill to be passed by either house of
the legislature this session was S. b.
SO, which was passed by the upper
house yesterday afternoon. The bill
is one by Senator Duncan-a Joint
Tesolution--relatingf for a sufficient an
preparation to cover the necessary leg
fslative expenses pertaining to sup
plies and postage.
In the absence of Lieutenant Gov
ernor Burdick a portion of the after
noon, Senator Plain presided over the
regular session of the senate yesterday
afternoon, which convened at the reg
ular hour of 2 o'clock. The senator
from Cavalier county is president pro
tenn of the upper house.
The first matter brought UP was the
Hawkinson resolution from the house
which provides for an examination Of
the conditions in the state treasurer's
office. Senator Duis of Grand Forks
county objected to the consideration
OF the resolution, but Senator Plain
over-ruled the objection, and Senator
Gunderson moved that it be adopted
Senator Duis proposed a second mo-
tion which would send the resolution
to the committee on state affairs. On
vote by roll call the motion was lost
four voting for the reference to the
COMMITTEES. Senator Gunderson's mo-
ton to adopt the resolution was car
ried, as there was only one vote
against it.
Another concurrent resolution was
presented by Senator Mclean, which
proposes for the ending of the govern
ment free garden seed distribution.
The measure was passed.
There was considerable discussion
over the motion of Senator Steel of
Stutsman county providing for an 'ad-
Journment until Monday The sena-
tor afterwards withdrew his motion.
owing to the wide difference of opinion
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III. B, 104, Collins-Amends state no.
tel inspection law. Public health.
H. B. los, Burns-Establishing uni
form system of accounting in state
banks. Banking.
HI. 3. 1O6. Cunningham-Making an
nual appropriation of $4,000 to idem-
nifv owners of glandered horses. APP
preparations.
HI. B. 107, Price-Relating to list of
uncollectable personal property tax.
Tax and tax laws.
HI. B. 1O8, Price-Providing for the
establishment of municipal courts. Ju-
dietary
H. b. 1O9, Johnson-Appropriating
$3.50 for state fish hatchery. Appro-
priations.
H. B. 10, Gorder-Providing for
distribution of blue books among dis
trict schools of the state. Joint
rules.
H. b. III, Notwithstanding sal
aries of district court judges to $4,
900 as against $500 at present Ju-
dietary.
H. B. 112, Law-Relating to powers
of boards OF county commissioners.
State affairs.
III. b. 113, Law-Compelling us9 Of
standard width vehicles. Agriculture.
III. B. ia, Peart--Preventing sale
of liquor by associations, corporations
or auctioneers. Temperance.
H. B. lis. Knox-Specifying bond
limit. Ways and means.
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The GUNDERSON
RESOLUTION

Bismarck, N D., Jan. ia lively
session is looked for in the house to-
day when the Gunderson resolution is
brought up by special order at 8 O'Clock.
There was some talk last night that
an effort would be made to stampede
the floor and kill the measure. But a
little furry at the close of the session
in that chamber yesterday afternoon
is felt will impede any such step.
The Gunderson resolution provides
for the examination of the state fish
and game board of control. Through
strenuous efforts and after hard fight
1t passed the senate A second attempt
was made in the upper body of the
legislature to kill il by sending it to
the committee on state affairs on a re-
consideration made two days after it
had carried by vote of rs TO 90.
When the resolution was first intro
duced in the house there was much
opposition to it. A heated debate ended
in having IL laid aside and made a
special order for 8 o'clock this after
noon.
Some rumors were heard that ait that
time a concerted effort would be made
to kill it this afternoon. Had it not
been for a number of remarks heard
on the floor of the house yesterday
afternoon among several members soon
after the arrest of the former state
treasurer was announced, 1t is thought
the resolution might have met its de-
feat yesterday.
Such is not looked for now however,
as it is believed that any opposition
to the resolution will fan the smolder-
ing flames into fire and that some
harsh charges of sensational nature
will be made which will engender con-
siderable feeling, and probably lead to
the drawing of factional lines. 1t has
been the effort of all the leaders u,
avoid this throughout the session, If
possible.
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Wednesdax HOUSE ROUTING.

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 19.--The fea-
ture of the house proceedings yester-
day afternoon was the introduction of
resolution by Representative Hy-
land of Ramsey county, which re-
quested congress to call a constitu-
tional convention, in keeping with the
sentiment of other states, for the pur-
pose Of making the election of United
States senators by the direct vote of
the people. The resolution was adopt
ed.
Before the adjournment Of the adj
journed session of Tuesday, follow.
ing the dissolution Of the Joint ses-
sion of the house and senate yester-
day, the resolution of the committee
on rules relating to the printing Of
bills, over which there has been such
a fight, was adopted by the house
unanimously. All newspapers of the
state will be sent copies of bills in
troduced for the general information
of the public.
s. B. 39-Relating to legislative ex-
penses was announced as passed in a
message form the upper house. and
was made a special order for consid-
Grafton for this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock
A number of bills were reported out
of committees yesterday. H. B. A was
reported favorably; H b. 9, was
amended and recommended to pass;
H. B. was recommended for indefi-
mite postponement; H. B. 33 was
recommended to pass and III. B. SO was
recommended for Indefinite postpone
ment
Among the bills introduced were:
III. B. 9S, Norheim-Determin ju.
dicial procedure in cases where lands
to be patented. are portion Of estate.
Judiciary.
III. B. 80. Nestos-Providing that
penalty and interest shall be turned
over to respective taxing districts. Tax
and tax laws.
FL. B. 100, O'Connor Of Grand Forks
Regulating the practice of medicine.
Prepared by State Medical society.
Public health.
III. b. 101, Johnson--C Concurrent reso-
luton providing amendment to con-
stitution providing that three fourths
of the members of jury may render
verdict in misdemeanor or civil
cases.
H. B. 102, Norheim- Relating to
prosecution in information. Judiciary.
H. B. 1913, Notwithstanding state
text book commission. State affairs.
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o'clock and from his office in the
capitol building. Practically the same
charges were made.
Mr.. Bickford was in the capitol at
the time of the arrest. He accepted
the situation with great calmness, and
on the way down to his hotel, he
chatted pleasantly with his friends
who were on the car.
Il will proceed just the same" said
the states attorney to The Forum
representative last night. Mr.. Bick-
fords hearing has been set for
O'Clock Saturday afternoon before
Judge Perry and the complaint shall
be heard at that hour no matter what
other action has been taken in the
interim. My warrant was issued
first"
Following Is the complaint Of States
Attorney Smith:
wv. L. Smith. being first duly sworn,
says that he is the states attorney OF
Burleigh county, North Dakota, and
as such makes this complaint; that
in the county of BurIeigh, in December,
A. ID. 1910, the defendant, G. l.. Bick-
ford was then and there the duly
elected, qualified and acting state
treasurer OF the state OF North Dako-
ia, and had then and there and there
tofore in his official capacity, as such
state treasurer received into and un-
der his control and charge certain pub.
! lie money, checks, drafts and other Sc
curities representative of and payable
in money, all of which was then and
there the property of the state OF
North Dakota and OF the aggregate
Z ctfp IF
particular description OF which said
money, checks, drafts and other Sc
curities is to this affiant unknown)
and he, the said G. L. Bickford SO
having received and being in charge
and control of said money, checks.
drafts and other securities in his said
official capacity, did then and there
wilfully and feloniously in violation OF
his said trust and in a manner and
form not authorized by law. use and
dispose OF the same money, checks
! drafts and other securities and con-
verted the same to his own use and
thereby embezzled the same. contrary
to the statute in such case made and
provided, and against the peace and
dignity Of the state of North Dakota
Wherefore. complainant prays that de-
PENDANT @. L. Bickford may be arrested
and dealt with according to law.
(Signed.) wv. l.. Smith.
subscribed and sworn to before J.
E. Perry, justice Of the peace"
Bondsnen were procured last night
by Mr.. Bickford Those who have
gone on the bonds were John Yeagen
Herman Tatley. F. o. Hellstrom, all of
Bismarck; Henry Mann OF New Salem.
John A. Johnson Of Washburn and
Walter A. Bond of Minot The two
bonds are good only until this after
noon at 2 o'clock and Saturday after
noon at the same hour. at which the
preliminary hearing will be continued
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Wednesdays Senate Bills.

Bismarck, NJ D., Jan. 19.-The fol-
lowing bills were introduced in the
senate yesterday on their first reading:
S. b. SO, Baker-To amend section
1861 Of revised codes of 1905 relat-
ing to annual township meetings.
S. b. 81, Kretschmar-Fixing salar-
les and providing for payment of nee
essary expenses of judges OF district
court of North Dakota
s. u. SO. Mcdowell Creating and de-
fining judicial districts in North Da-
kota, providing for election of a judge
therein and fixing the terms for said
district.
S. b. SO, Overson-To amend and
re-enact section 1913 of revised codes
as amended by chapter Al OF the laws
of 1909 relating to the furnishing by
the county auditor of assessment
books and blanks, list of real property
regulating time of meeting OF assessors.
s. b. 100, Overson-To amend sec
ton 6S2S Of the revised laws OF 1905
relating to place and trial of civil
actions.
s. B. 101. Overson--To amend and
re-enact section 1856 Of the revised
codes of 1906, relating to commence
ment and trial of civil actions in JUS
tice court.
S. B. 102, Martin-To amend the con-
stitution of North Dakota, establishing
and locating state agricultural coll
lege at Beach, Billings county.
S. B. 1OS, Committee on temperance
Regulating the sale of intoxicating
liquors for medical, sentimental. scien-
tiiic and mechanical purposes.
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The ninth annual MEETING OF the
North Dakota Live Stock association
took place last night, and this was the
big meeting Of the evening of the Sec
ond day of the weeks eventful pro-
gramme. The meeting was held at
Prizes. hall, and was supplemental to
a well appointed banquet which was
served in the same building by the
Pirie CO. 1t was laid in seven courses
and in the neighborhood of seventy
Ave members and guests attended.
Alex Macdonald Of Bismarck came
up for the purpose of acting as toast
master and right well did he attend to
his duties, having something to say
that was pleasant Of all the speakers,
and interspersing his introductions
with a Joke or two that kept the ban
queters in a good humor.
C. e. Bachelor, the well known
banker of F4ngaL was the first speak
err and he wis given the subject, The
Live Stock Breeder and the Banker.
He said that the reason he was here
was that ne happened to own cows and
that he had cashed In the checks he
received from their products, or he
couldn't have possibly reached Fargo
without walking. He had conversed
with many stock breeders and dairy
men and was told that there was al
ways something coming in and some
thing going out, but that the former
overbaianced the latter He said there
had been creamery in his town. but
times got good and the farmers quit
keeping cattle. and the creamery had
to shut down, but he could remember
when the creamery was the means Of
bringing $4,000 or $4,000 a month into
the town. He believed that stockrais-
Ing would pay. He, like other bank
ers would rather loan money on cattle
than on crops, for there was something
tangible to be seem
Delaney on Pure BREEDS.
e. S. Delaney Of Valley City was
next introduced He had at one time
been a stock breeder and horseman,
and he said that just as soon as he
could see his way clear he was going
back into the business again, and he
believed that 1t would pay. He was
suited with his present business, but
liked the good fellowship OF the horse
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ing, when this organization was talk
ed over, and while it had been his
misfortune never to have been able to
attend one of the meetings since, he
was glad to see that from that meeting
had sprung this great organization
which was doing so much good for the
stock of North Dakota. He deplored
the fact that swine raising was on the
decline and made the statement that
he had been told that there was not
more than three fourths as much stock
in the state now as there was two
years ago. He believed the raising of
corn in large quantities in the state
would do much to remedy this, for IL
you raise corn you will keep swine to
eat it.
Col. r. A. Wilkinson.
Col. r. A. Wilkinson was next intro
duced and he said that he was glad
to be present at this meeting, because
he believed in such organizations. He
said the Live Stock Breeders asso-
citation was the advance guard of pro-
gress. He said the farmer needs and
wants good home for himself and
his family and good live stock breed
err generally has such home. A good
home helps to keep the hoys and the
girls on the farm. Give the boy live
stock to take care Of and to prepare
for exhibition, and he would guaran-
tee that boy could not be dragged from
the farm.
Professor Waldron OF the A. c. spoke
on the future OF North Dakota and
predicted that in no distant time it
would take it's place among the other
states as a breeder Of pure live stock.
The Business Meeting.
This closed the speechmaking for the
evening and this was followed by the
business meeting. President Donnelly
then took charge of affairs, and the
reports OF the treasurer and secretary
were read; and the former said that
there was $94S.35 in the treasury,
which shows that the association is in
excellent condition. The nominations
were then in order and the present
officers were all unanimously chosen.
After the resolutions committee had
made its report pleasant social hour
was spent among the members.
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ance OF the warrant until today, when
1T was understood generally that the
money expected to reimburse the state
funds would be here Mr.. Miller. It
Is said. called In person at the ONCE
of States Attorney Smith in the Lucas
block about noon but did not succeed
in finding him. The two gentlemen
met at the commercial club, where
the attorney generals request was
said to have been made to the states
attorney.
Attorney General MiIler's complaint
and warrant was not issued until 2
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men. He said he didn't know why
it was but horsemen had to pay more
at the. hotels and on the dining cars
than any other class Of people. They
had the reputation of having more
money than most people, also of being
more tricky, but he had found in his
many dealings with the horsemen that
there was just as much IL not more
honor among that class of people than
any others. He said that when he was
away from home and wanted square
meal he would rather go to the home of
a breeder of pure live stock than any
other class, because they believed In
having the best that was going and
they generally had 1t. You can see
this in their homes and in their fam
flies. The idea they have is to go
after something good and stick to 1t
until they get it.
Fairs Help Keep the Boys.
Toastmaster Macdonald is Scotch
man by birth and one or two Of the
speakers during the evening said that
the Scotch were noted for having good
stock, because they took care of them
and that one strain was frequently in
a family for many generations. Mr..
Macdonald said that one reason for
this was the fact that Scotch was
great on fairs and that the boy al
most from infancy began taking ami
mails for exhibit. He had fed calf,
won prize with 1t and then had ex-
hibited dogs and got through all right.
and he had tried horses and made a
success of it. 1t was the idea of try
ing to Guido some one else that made
the care of horse or any other animal
a pleasure.
Representative England.
The next speaker introduced was
Representative England OF Kenmare.
He is member of the legislative COM
mittee on agriculture and Is live
stock breeder who has made sue
cess OF 1t. He said that he was glad
to be present and that whatever he
could do to advance the welfare of the
association he would gladly do He
said that the Live Stock Breeders as
ISOLATION is doing great deal of good,
Was at First Meeting.
Prof Thomas shaw Of st. Paul was
present several years ago at the meet-
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Big sale Of choice western draft
horses and colts. mostly broke, mares
sound and heavy, at n. p. stockyards,
Fargo. Jan. 20 and 81. Mark Western
Horse Co.
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LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP.

One of the features of yesterdays
regular session in the house was the
reading of the mileage and per diem
as reported by the committee. With
several amendments it was adopted.
A senate resolution in the upper
branch by Senator diversion, which
asked for additional time TO be given
to owners of land under several irri-
cation projects in Mckenzie county in
which to make payments, was received
in the house yesterday. The measure
was concurred in. The matter was d.
rected TO the reclamation department
at Washington.
o. w. Onstad of Devils Lake was in
the city yesterday taking look al
the proceedings of the legislative as
sembly.
Frank Fisk of Williston, brother Of
Judge Charles Fisk of the supreme
bench. was in the city yesterday on
legal business. 1t is understood Mr.
Fisk Is being considered for the APP
pointment of judge of the new judicial
district whose creation has been pro-
posed in a measure introduced in the
legislature. Mr., Fisk has been Endorsed
by the bar in Williams county
E. H. Stenwick of Minot arrived in
the city the early part of the week to
see to matters pertaining to the pro-
posed legislation for the establishment
of the new Minot normal school.
The new Mckenzie hotel, perhaps
the finest hosrelry in North Dakota,
is gradually being opened. A number
of rooms on the second floor were
ready for occupancy this week and a
few guests at the Northwest hotel have
moved over. Next week iu is under
stood large number of rooms will be
ready and several from both the lead
ing hotels will take up their quarters
there for the rest of the session.
Among those already in the new struc-
ture are Senator Kennedy of Fargo
and Senator Talcott of Buffalo. The
rest of the delegation from Cass
county, including those in the house,
will probably follow in a few days.
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curLERY.

Anything you want in the line? i
keep only the very best Ben Hart
Remember, the Best
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.STOCKMEN HAD ROUSING
SESSION-ELECT OFFICERS
One Of the Big Features Of the Convention Series Was the
Meeting Of the Animal RaiSerS Last Night
Number Of Addresses Made

Presdent-John Donnely of Grafton.
First Vice President--U L. Burdick of Williston.
Second Vice President-J A. Power of Power.
Secretary--W B. Richards of the A. G.
Treasurer-C. e. Showers of Wheatand.
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which seemed to exist in regard to
the wisdom of the motion.
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Chop susy e 'sashsksI'sr. Moorhsad
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.BICKFORD WAS
TWICE ARRESTED

Continued From Page One.
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One of the features of yesterdays
regular session in the house was the
reading of the mileage and per diem
as reported by the committee With
several amendments it was adopted.
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o. w. Onstad of Devils Lake was in
the city yesterday taking a look at
the proceedings of the legislative as
sembly.