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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10

ditions were such that there was lit
tie incentive to buy hail insurance.
IN the second place, the ate for
state hail insurance had been advanc-
ed from 20 cents to 80 cents per acre,
and this fact doubtless had something
to do with the increase.
FINALLY, the limited loss-paying
power of the hail department under
the operations Of the law must have
had a ~discouraging effect. In 1911
losses were paid on the basis of 70
per cent; in 1912 the total losses foot
ed up to $105, 1884, and the amount
During the present year total losses
amounted to $2S,2S4.9S. and these were
settled on the basis of So per cent or
S24, $3.50; 7S. In view of the small vol
ume of business written and tho fact
that the risks were largely punched
in a few counties, 1t is felt that a re-
markably favorable showing was
made.
Among a number Of changes in the
law made by the last legislative as
scmbly was one In respect to the man
ner in which adjustment Of losses
should be made. In the original act
inc county commissioners in each
county were constituted official ad-
busters Of hail losses. This method
did not appear to work out satisfac-
torily, n in the revision of the law
by the thirteenth legislative assembly
the duty Of adjusting was taken out
or the hands of the commissioners,
who were required instead to appoint
one competent person who shall be a.
resident Of the county to act as OFF,
cial adjuster Of losses or damages
caused by hail to any crop that has
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10

been insured under the provisions of
this chapter.
Undoubtedly this was a step in the
right direction, but / do not think 1t
solved what is perhaps the most diff :
cult problem that we have to deal
with. 1t is my Judgment hat the bet
ter plan would be to authorize the hail
competent persons to adjust all losses.
BY this plan not only could the serv-
Ices Of experienced and competent ad-
~justers be had, but fairer and more
accurate adjustments might reasona-
bly, be expected.
This plan is entirely practicable.
This year the cost of adjusting
speaking, the adjusting season covers
a period not to exceed two months.
one competent person could very cas-
lily have adjusted all Of the losses in
CURED during the season of 1913, and
the expense would have been we'll
WITHIN the sum above mentioned.
what saving would have accrued to
the state as the result Of better adj
!usttng Is, Of course, a matter of con-
lecture.
In conclusion: The success or fail
ureI of this venture In state hail insur-
ance is in the hands of the insuring.
public. The rate is low, but IL the
hAonS SoA 10 well scattered over the
entire state, and accurate adjustment
Of losses had, / believe 1t will prove
adequate. 1t Is often said that Hnsur-
ance is always sold-never bought, by
which Is meant that people do not
seek insurance, but must needs have
1t thrust upon them. This weakness
in human nature must be overcome
or insurance by the state will never
rise to the dignity of a great and sue
ceSSful enterprise"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
MANY HANDSOME
|. PRIZES OFFERED
ABOUT FIFTY SILVER CUPS Of
FERED AS SPECIAL PRIZES FOR
DOG SHOW OF NORTH DAKOTA
KENNEL ASSOCIATION, JAN, q
TO %.

Plans for the dog show Of the North
Dakota Kennel association in this city,
Jan. 81 to %, are progressing finely.
An unusually large number of hand
some silver cups have been offered by
the business men of the city as special
prizes. About fifty cups have been Of
fered so far, and more are coming in
daily.
A handsome cup has been received
from Thomas Rooney of Calgary, for
the best Canadian dog entered. Mr..
Rooney was formerly with the Mime
apolis Threshing Machine Co., in Far
go. Several cups have been received
from about the state, also.
1t is expected that there will be 400
dogs entered this year., at least $50
more than last year. 1t has not yet
been definitely decided in what build
ing the show will be held, but a spaci-
Gus room will be required to accom-
modate all the entries.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
ELECTRIC IRON
NOW RELIABLE
G. J. deLendrecie Co..

Cleveland, c., Dealer: Five years
ago, when electric hatirons were first
placed on the market, a Carnegie-av
housewife purchased one of them for
which she paid a goOdly price.
The iron was a failure. Every little
while it was necessary to stop iron
ing and allow it to heat sufficiently
TO do the work. This lasted for about
three weeks; then the iron died a
natural death-WOuldn't heat at all.
This same housewife went into one
of the Cleveland electrical stores
about a-year ago. She wanted to buy
a f1%ashlight, and after making the sale
the clerk e~ndeavored to interest her
in an electric fatiron.
She had not forgotten her expert
ence OF four years previous, how
ever. and told the clerk that she
would never try another. She had
had enough experience with them nc
felt certain they would neither do
the work properly nor last any
length Of time.
Evidently the salesman won the
argument. Tho ~flatirOn has now been
in use for nearly a year n is doing
excellent work.
There is g. vast difference between
fatirons on the market today and
those which sold five or six years
ago. There is sufficient heat too that
the iron may be used continuously.
This heat is evenly distributed over
the working surface of the iron. in
this n insuring the best results.
Manufacturers have so much con
fidence in the present day type of
iron that they are willing to furnish a
guarantee that their product will give
entire satisfaction to the purchaser.
In some cases this guarantee covers
g. period Of one, two or five years,
while n manufacturer guarantees
his iron for life.
These irons are wonderful time
savers. They are continually hot and
Their is no necessity of running to
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RUN ON BANK .
IN OMAHA

Omaha, Dec. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
~reassuring statements from President
Flack of the City National bank, and
also from the Omaha clearing house.
a large crowd of depositors stood In
a half dozen lines before the bank long
before the hour for opening this morn
ing. Perfect order prevailed.
When the bank doors were thrown
open at 10 o'clock it was announced
that thirty, and sixty days notice
would be required fro msavings de-
posts. Contracts on the commercial
department were paid as fast as the
~tellers could handle them.
The City National, formerly the City
Savings banks, has more than 1900
depositors. While it Is believed the
bank will be able to come through the
run without aid, the members
Of the Omaha Clearing house stood
ready to extend help IL needed. The
bank Is said to be solvent.
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P. AND MIL WAUKEE SAID
TO HAVE AGREED TO CALL
OFF NEW LINES TO WEST

Mott, N. D., Dec. 10s-It looks like
Mott will remain the terminal Of the
N. P. and New England of the Mil
waukee for many years. 1t Is report
ed tina IN agreement has been reach
ed between the officials of the two
roads by which there will be no addi-
tional extension work for some time.
The N. P. has planned to build a cut
off between Edgeley n the Cannon
ball river to connect with the Mott
line south from Mandan, after which
another extension to some point on
the main line would be built from
Mott to make a shorter line to the
twin cities. In retaliation the Milwau-
kee intended to extend its line from
New England to onnec with it's
main line at some Montana point. Both
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
FARGO COLLEGE
AMOUNT GROWS
FARGO COLLEGE CONTRIBUTIONS
AMOUNTED TO $1,427 AT NOON
ToDAY-GEoRGE HANCOCK DO
MATED LARGE SUM WITH THE
TRUSTEES.

The student and faculty fund is rap
idly growing at Fargo college. 1t was
announced late this morning that the
amount pledged had reached $1,427.
The chapel audience arose in q body
and Justify cheered when it was an
nounoed that George Hancock had
promised to contribute $500. MIR. Han
cock has taken an unusual interest in
Fargo college, having charge of the
architectural department.
The students and faculty on the hill
are determined to be at the head Of the
procession.
The trustees have. according to a re-
port, pledged in the neighborhood of
$4,000 thus far, and it is believed the
amount will rapidly grow.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
Notice and Citation, Hearing of Fina!
Account and Distribution Of Estate.

Notice and Citation, Hearing OF Final
Account and Distribution Of Estate.
State of North Dakota, County of
Cass. In County Court, before Hon.
A. G., Hanson, Judge. -
In the matter Of the estate Of
Charles A. Morton, deceased.
Isaac +. Clapp, Administrator-Peti-
toner. VS.. Helen Morton. Maxwell
Van zandt woodruff Morton, s. S.
Lyon as Special Guardian of said
Maxwell Van Zandt Woodruff Morton.
a minor, and Scharlie Morton Page.
Respondents. - Notice and Citation,
Hearing Of Final Account and Distri-
button Of Estate.
The State of North Dakota to the
above named Respondents. q all
persons interested in the Estate Of
Charles A, Morton, Deceased:
You are hereby notified that the fn-
al account OF the administrator of the
estate of Charles A. Morton, late OF
the City OF. Fargo, in the County CT
ceased, has Teen rendered to this
Court, therein showing that the estate
Of said deceased il ready for final set
Element and disGr button, and petition
ing that his account be allowed, the
residue Of said estate be distributed
to the persons thereunto entitled. h1s
administration closed and he be dis
l CthI6CuB til@L e1AtoA ~ - = - NJ
of December, A. d. 1913, at 10 O'Clock
in the forenoon of that day, at the
Court rooms Of this Court, in the
Court House, in the City Of Fargo,
County Of Cass and State Of NORTH
Dakota, has been duly appointed by
this Court for the settlement thereof
at which time and place any person
interested in said estate may appear
and file his exceptions, in writing. tC
said account and petition and contes
the same.
And you, the above named respond.
ents, and each of you. are hereby citet
and required then and there to be ant
lappear before this Court, n shov
cause, If any you have, why said &C,
count shall not be allowed, the residu'
Of said estate distributed, the admin
~istration OF said estate closed AM
said administrator discharged
Dated the 10th day of November. A
p. 1913.
BY the Court:
A. G. HANSON,
(Seal) Judge of the County Court
WI. Clapp. Attorney for Admr.
Fargo, N. ID.
lNoy. 1925. Dec. 3-10-17.)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
NEWSPAPER MAN
LOST DAMAGE SUIT

Minot, n. D.. Dec. 10.--George J,
Smith, a prominent newspaper man
of North Dakota and wner of several
papers throughout the state will have
to pay $4,000 according to the verdict
brought in against him by a district
court jury today in the damage suit
instituted by Harry Fisher, now own
er of The Max Enterprise, and who
traded a good quarter section of farm
land for the paper. Fisher alleged
false representation and sued for So
600. He recovered $4,000 by the verdict
and If the supreme court does change
the verdict Smith states that he will
appeal.
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roads have called off actions for right
OF way and appear to have agreed to
quit fighting.
To offset this abandoned construc-
ton work the Northern Pacific Is now
understood to plan extending the line
north from Mandan through Oliver
and Mercer and Dunn counties along
the river all the way to Glendive and
use that as the main line freight from
Glendive to Mandan. using the present
main line for passenger traffic. There
is a very low grade on the route
through Stanton and while. it is a.
trife longer than the present main
line, so much larger loads could be
hauled that it would be profitable to
the company. A new division point
would be created either in Dunn or
Mercer county.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
DUG OUT OF JAIL
AT NARMARTH

Marmarth, N. D. Dec. 10. - Omer
Crawford escaped from the local Jail.
He was held on a grand larceny charge
and had been bound Owe to the dis
trict court. He dug his way out.
Crawford was arrested on the charge
Of stealing a gun and other articles
from Peter Stevens. He was wanted
by others on the same charge.
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and from the stove. This fact, to-
gether with cleanliness, have caused
many clothing manufacturers to adopt
them in their shops, claiming that the
increase in the amount of work ac-
eomplished by their operatives have
more than paid the initial cost of
the iron.
Electric irons come in various
styles and sizes, are attractive in
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
DIST. ELDER TO PREACH
Rev. w. S. BaIlenser, District Elder Of
Fargo District, Heard at Glad <
Tidinas Tonight.

Rev. w. S. Ba1lenger, district elder
of the Fargo and Minot districts OF the
Free Methodist church. will preach at
the Glad Tidings mission this evening
at 1880 o'clock and all are cordially
invited to the service.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
SAVE US.

We couldn't get along without the
human brain,
But save us, kindly providence, from
Dallas News.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1913-12-10
new LAND COMPANY
WILL BUILD IN TWONS

New Rockford, N. D., Dec. 10.-The
new Peoples Land & Investment Co..
organized here will not only buy and
sell real estate through the central
part of the state but will erect a large
number of business houses, apart
ments and flats in New Rockford to
accommodate the new arrivals here
incident to the increased train facili-
ties for New Rockford. Hugh Peoples
of this place, Governor Hanna and w.
]. Moorish of Fargo are the men be-
hind the deal.
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appearance, are durable and efficient
They are we'll worth their small cost
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State Hail Insurance
Had Big Slump in l0l3--
TayIor's Report Out
Interesting Statement Issued by Insurance Commissioner
Explains Why Business Fell Off Under New Law
Less Business Done by Other Companies

Continued From Page One.
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Children's and Infants

Knit goods, coats, dresses, furs, bonnets, ce1luloid novelties,
etc. especially arranged for easy selection. Second floor.
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WoMEN's AND MISSES FALL AND WINTER COATS
GREATLY REDUCED. THE VALUES OFFERED ARE
INCOMPATIBLE.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
New General Manager
For New Haven Road
C. [. BardO Succeeds B. r.
Pollock Who Has Resigned

C. L. Bardo was yesterday appoint
ed General Manager of the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railway
Company and of the Central New
England GALWAY Company to succeed
B. r. Pollock resigned.
Mr.. Bardo has been connected with
the Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
for the past three years as Assistant
General Manager. Prior to that he was
connected with the New York, New
Haven and Hartford Railroad Com
pany and the New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad Company in
various capacities, among them being
that of Superintendent of the Grand
Division.
Mr.. Bardo's office will be in New
Haven.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
Deputy Highway Commissioner Kelsey, Though
Reluctant Witness, Testifies 10 Per
Cent Is Fair Profit
Witness Unable to Say How Many Members Of General Assembly
Are on Mac DOnaGS Payroll = MDOnOugh RensWS H.
quly Regarding John 7. King How Many Mem
berS Of General Assembly Have Been on
Payroll of Highway Commissioner?
Especial to The Farmerl

Hartford Feb. Developments in the inquiry into
the attempted bribery of Senator John j. Hurley of Wa
terbury to make it necessary to inquire into the
whole subject of the of the states money in the
struction of highways.
The evidence shows that within period of eight
months the Warren Brothers Company of Boston
from Commissioner James H. Macdonald $4,000 in
tracts for the material called Warrenite although the
commissioner had but little earlier expressed himself
committed to water bound macadam material for
highway in this state.
It is shown that it costs but IS cents per square
yard to lay Warrente and that the contracts with
state made at prices ranging from ST to $25 per
square yard
Employees in Macdonald s service testified that the Ie-
gmate profit of contractor upon such should not
be more than Is or 20 per cent.
e. III. Kelsey, deputy highway commissioner was the
chief witness before the Senate committee yesterday
efnoon. His testimony given with reluctance and
his failures to remember quite dsgusted Senator cDon
ough, chairman of the committee,
An efforr was made to ascertain from Kesey tl5
of members of the Ge1Irra4 Assembly
ceved payments for employment materials furnished,
from the office of the highway commissioner. The wit
ness furnish information.
committee viii seek from Senate Tuesday power to
call for persons and papers, and thereafter will bring
the books in the commissioners office, when is expected
that the desired information will be Forthcoming.
Commissioner McDonough renewed his inquiry o
what may be known in the highway department about
John King of Bridgeport who is said to be abroad
No facts developed. King in the railroad
lobby, two years ago. and worked in close association with
j. Henry Roraback.
Senator AGcDonough refuses disclose his reasons
for being interested Mr. Kings activities but the
be anxious ascertain through what agents
go betweens if any, the financial relations With the
Warren Bros. Company and the highway department
established
Other significant questions were asked of Witness
Isbell, but no information extracted
Hexwas unable to give information to whether the
highway department had been 1nduv active in paving
bills Of long standing since the present General Assem-
bly, in
The conmittee concluded the hearing with a state
ent that there doubt to it's power to subpoena
witnesses It will seek the necessary power
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
WEBSTER HELD BY
NEW HAVEN POLICE

Albert E. Webster, who was arrest.
ed in Bridgeport a month ago upon
tie request of New Haven aulhorfGes
who at the time alleged that he had
victimized the Hotel Taft. is again.
under arrest in the elm City upon
charges that he has fraudu1ently sold
stock in the United Five and Ten
Cent Stores Company.
Capt. of Police Donnelly. in New
Haven has asked the local department
to investigate rumors that well known
Bridgeporters have been Tiotfmized By
this man, who is well-knoWn here.
having often been a guest at tho
Hotel StratfieId.
While Capt. George Arnold rafus-
ed to discuss in any way the informa-
ton secured by detectives assigned
upon the case it is believed that
should Webster be brought 70 trial
several Bridgeport business men may
appear against him. The accused ad-
mitted that he had done considerable
business here with well known men.
and expressed surprise that he should
have been arrested upon the complains
of the New Haven hotel where he had
been a regular guest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
$4,000 DEFICIT
DUE ON COST OF
THE SCOTT TRIP

London, Feb. 15-If the British peo-
pie want to raise money to aid the
families of Captain Scott and the men
who died with him in the Antarctic,
they should first make up the deficit
in the cost Of the expedition, accord
ing to Lord Curzon. president of the
Royal Geographical Society.
In a public letter. Lord Curzon said
there is yet $150,O0o due on the cost
of the Scott expedition and that Cap
tainn Scott pledged the private for
tunes of himself and his wife against
the debt. The widow of the explorer
will be responsible for the money I'M
less il is made UP in some other way,
says Lord Curzon's communica ton.
Further dispatches from Christ Church
indicate that some degree of friction
now prevails among the survivors
aboard the relief ship Terra, Nova be-
cause of suspicion spread over the
death of Scott and his comrades
Commander E. R. G. r. Evans, to-
day, characterized as scandalous lies
the stories started about him being re-
sponsible
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
AMBASSADOR WILSON
REPORTS DEATH TOLL

Washington, Feb 15-DeIayed de-
spatches from Ambassador Wilson, at
mexico City, today, reported that an
American by named Lasan had been
wounded by a flying shell. The am
bassador said he had been requested
by the minister of foreign affairs for
tMadero to remove his residence to
Tacubaya, a suburb of Mexico, and
out Of the line of fire.
Reports were received in Mexico
City, Wilson said, that Puebla and
ATlacata1pan had been taken by revo-
lutionists who had declared for Diaz
Other reports received at the capital,
according to Wilson, were that Diaz
-sympathizers also control Oscuba,
Mirafores, Lacornpanio, Schalco,
Tlahaun and San RasaeI, having kill
ed several federals.
Wilson emphasized his previous re-
ports as to the enormous loss of life
during the six days battle and then
quoted a Diaz official report that "only
six men had been killed and 48 wound
ed among the rebels. It was ap-
parent here that the figures were in
correct and it was thought Diaz was
purposely concea1ing his losses.
Diaz, Wilson also said, had report
ed that 500 federa1s had deserted Ma
dePo-
The White and Red Cross societies
at Mexico City had temporarily dis
banded, it was said, both because the
combatants had seized their vehicles
and because their flags were being
diSregarded
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-02-15
WHEN ICE IS
TEN INCHES THICK
CUTTING BEGINS

AS the temperature took a sudden
rise this morning many expressions of
fear were heard that the prospective
3ce-harvest would be materially delay
ed Inquiry at the 1oeai Ice Compa-
uies however resulted in the an
nouncement that unless the thernom-
eter rises materially within the next
few days the cutting will likely begin
early next week.
The Naugatuck Valley Ice Co.,
which secures its supply from the Hy-
dr4uffe Co.'S reservoir reported that
i-Z fncheg of ice had already formed
and that today's warm spell would in
no way diminish affect it's thick-
ness or quality. Cutting will begin as
soon as ten inches are measured and
q force Of over 200 men will be en-
pIoyed. No delay in filling the houses
is expected although unless conditions
absolutely sEecessitate no night work
win be redE4red.
At. the offices of the Sprague Com
pany similar reports were made, all
though no defRuite date as to COM
Tnencement of the work could be set,
it was said that preliminary plowing g
might begin on Monday.