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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
AGED COUPLE
FOUND DEAD

Dickey. NJ. d., Jan. I6sMr. and
Mrs. B. Stiles. an aged couple, were
found dead Sunday morning In their
home. four miles southwest Of Dickey.
Death is believed to have been caused
by asphyxiation.
Mr. stiles was ~ years Of age and
his wife, Della, was about 10 years
of ages They were old residents Of
LaAAoure county, having lived upon
their homestead there for almost q
quarter of a century.
1 Mr. and Mrs. stiles came to La
AEoure county about 1880, coming
there from Chamberlain. $. ps where
he had pioneered and WAS the pro-
prietor of the first hotel IN that city.
He also was the proprietor OF the
first hotel in Mitchell and also in
Marion Junction.
Neighbors did not see amy evidence
Of life about the stiles home Sunday
morning. when the extreme ternpera-
ture 0f nearly 40 degrees below zero:
was recorded In the state, and trip
was made TO the home. The fre in
the house WAS found burned out and
the aged couple found dead The
house was well pr0Visioned and two
toms of ceai had recently been plse
ed hi the bins so that there was
every evidence of comfort and nee.
essstiea on hand
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16

SHOW open
TONIGHT

This evening the lyceum of engi-
neers of the Agricultural college opens
to the public its second annual elec-
trical and industrial show. This ex-
hibition comprises a great variety OF
applications Of electricity and many
other of the commercial appliances
for the production Of artificial light
and heat.
All of the features exhibited are of
interest to, the public because of their
everyday application and as they are
presented will afford opportunity for
an intimate inspection and examina-
tion of the details of theA mechanism.
Each division will be under the su-
perVision of student, who will ex-
plain the apparatus and answer ques-
tions relating to their operation. Every
type of electric heating. lighting and
power appliance will be in operation
In such a way as to afford the most
comprehensive means of inspection.
Two complete lighting plants will
be in constant operation. The tele-
phone exhibit will contain all of the
apparatus used in telephone construc-
tion. High-tensfon electrical appar-
atus for the production Of x-rays and
the sending of wireless messages will
be In constant use. The entire pro-
cess of the production of motion pic
tlIres and their presentation on the
screen will be demonstrated by use
of the Edison kinetoscope. for home
use, and the motion picture machine
for public entertainments. Every
form Of projection will be presented,
from the parior projectoscope to the
disSoIving stereopticon.
Dynamos, motors, transformers,
motor generators. mercury arc recti-
sfiers and multitude of other appar-
atus used in electrical work will afford
interesting and instructive OBJECT les
sons to the students OF electricity Al
complete wireless sending station will
be IN use throughout the exhibition.
The Union Light, Heat g. Power Co.
has had a force of men at work dur
ing the past few days installing extra
apparatus for providing the necessary
additional current for the show The
student engineers have completely re-
modelled the big military building
where the show Is to be given. The
a. G. band will play a concert on
Thursday and Friday evenings The
Stone Piano Co. has installed an cleo
trio pianoall OF which viii lend to
a pleasant and profitable evening to
those who attend
The show will continue Thursday.
Friday and Saturday evenings and
Friday and Saturday afternoons.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16

The report Of the committee appoint
ed to make Investigations concerning
the operation Of rural credits was the
leading feature of the afternoon and
furnished a great deal OF interest to all
the agriculturists.
The committee comprises Carl Ra-
kow of Wheatland, who is chairman,
John Mills of Hannaford, A. Stone
haltz of Larimore, Hugh j. Hughes Of
Minneapolis and President McVey Of
Grand Forks.
Nearly all the members of the COM
mittee are familiar with the operation
of farm credit systems and have seen
ii put into practice. President McVey
particularly, made a special study of
the farm credit system when abroad
recently. He studied the conditions
in Germany where farm credit sys-
tems are actively in force.
The report will probably be the last
thing of the afternoon.
Other Speeches.
Owing to the rearrangement OF the
programme, due to the consolidation
OF ali the other meetings with the
general meeting at the Grand, some Of
the addresses were not delivered as
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16

ones business or life work may be, for
all sorts or types of people 10 give ad-
vice, patronize and exploit the farm
er that those who are hired by the state
and whose life work is to study prob
lens of agriculture for the purpose OF
being able to give advice to the farm
er when 1t may seem to be beneficial
to do SO, have many reasons for dis
couragement
Bankers. railroad men, chamber of
commerce representatives, elevator
men, lumber men, all turn farmers in
the spring and give copious advice on
how to produce the big crop, and all,
the consumer included expatiate on
the dangers of under production" as
If starvation were in sight. ain the
spring all claim to be co-partners in
the farming business. Early in June,
many of these, the United States de-
partment of agriculture included, begin
to report the biggest crop ever seen.
Later in the fall, in the case of only a
fair crop, there is apt TO be many re-
ports in all parts of the world. indica-
tive of presumed production.
Prices faH until the farmer can hardly
afford to thresh and haul the grain to
the market. The co-partnership bus
mess seems to have failed. The farm
ers' friends seem to have parted COM
pany with them. However, the super
and not few report new" and revolu-
tionary improvements in agriculture,
resulting from the advice given by
them.
Some of these who have lately en-
tered the field Of agriculture find that
the farmers, by following their meth
DDS, in one year have essentially rev
olutionized" the methods Of agriculture
and have procured very great increases
over the average yield shown by the
government records, forgetting that
such government records are based up
on tax collectors reports OF the on
tire acreage soWn, representing thou
sands upon thousands of acres of grain
which is never garflered, while the
small areas upon which they report
represent crops from selected areas If
ground every bit of which Is harvested
and recorded.
Even Mr.. Hills publicity agent is
responsible for the report that north
western lands, apparently both new
anu old, throughout tho entire three
great spring wheat producing states.
need 300 pounds of phosphate to the
acre. This is sad story If tits true.
No one, ] think, will question but
what the remedy ought to accomplish
something, for 1t represents no less
! a ss.-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16

here represented than that of increas-
ing their rural population. The un-.
occupied acres of these states speed
lly should be brought under cultivation
and for their greater prosperity the
bonanza farms also might well be
reduced TO smaller holdings. With an
up-to-date farmer on every quarter
section or half f-section of land and
system of crop rotation rigidIy adj
hered to, crop failure would be Of
rare occurrence and the wealth of
these states increased by leaps and
bounds. The smaller farms could
then be given the intensive cultiya-
tion necessary for the conservation
of moisture and for the destruction
sof weeds, and sufficient livestock
bred on every farm for maintaining
the fertility Of the soil
! mention these three things as be-
ing fundamental in the business of
profitable farming In localities pos
sessed of a naturally fertile soil, but
supplied with limited precipitation.
for drough unquestionably cuts
deeper into the farmers profits than
any other single adverse agency, not
even excepting its influence in SUBJ
humid regions. While barn-yard ma
nure is not direct substitute for
moisture, yet its liberal application
to the soil not only retains moisture
on account OF it's water holding capac-
ity, but a highly fertile soil contain
ing a large per cent of hurnus VIII
produce a crop With considerably less
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
FARM MANAGERS
CHOSE OFFICERS

At the concluding meeting of the
Farm Managers association yesterday
afternoon a permanent organization
was effected and officers chosen for the
coming year. The new officers are:
PresidentCharles r. Wright, Fer
gus Falls, Mimi.
Vice President-Ca Gaumnitz,
Marion, M ID.
Secretary Treasurer Prof. r., G..
Doneghue, Fargo, N, u.
A new constitution was framed and
adopted. The constitution provides for
the publication of annual report of the
meetings of the association. Member
ship fees were placed at ST each per
year.
Those In charge of the meeting this
year were much pleased with the sue
cess Of the convention. The speakers
yesterday afternoon were, J. ID. Bills
borrow of Lisbon, manager of the
Adams Frees Co, of that place, and
Carl Gaumnitz. manager of the john
son Stock e. Farming Co., of Marion.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
? lacked House for Third Day
Of Tr-State Convention
Meeting Closes Tomorrow
MAJOR PURDON OF
WAHPETON DEAD

Wahpeton, N. d., Jan 16.-Maj. w
r. Purdon of this city died few
minutes before / o'clock this morn
ing after a long illness. Major Pur-
don was 4s years of age and had been
a resident of Wahpeton since early
manhood. He was captain of Co.
of the North Dakota regiment dur
ing the Spanish American war and
served through the Philippine cam
paign. Later he was commissioned
q major in the North Dakota national
guard.
He was one of the most beloved Of
the officers who served during the
war. He served two terms in the
North Dakota legislature, the sessions
of 1905 and 1907. His illness Is traced
to exposure and hardships during the
Philippine war.
For several years he has been
sick man and underwent several
operations and spent nearly year
In Arizona In search of health but
with only temporary relief. He has
been confined to mis- bed for the past
two weeks, slowly sinking. He leaves
wife and a son and daughter.
BY order of Governor Hanna and
Adjutant General Berg. the first bat
TALON, of which the late Major Pur-
don was lieutenant colonel, will leave
Fargo Saturday for Wahpeton in COM
mand Of Capt. Frank S. Henry Of
Valley City. The battalion will act
as escort to the remains ana attend
the services, which will be held
Saturday afternoon.
The first battalion is composed OF
Co. B of Fargo, Co. G of Valley City.
Co. l.. of Hillsboro and Co. I Of
Wahpeton. The officers and members
of the national guard will come to
Fargo Saturday morning and leave
for Wahpeton by special train.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
READ HERE TOMORROW

Opie Read, the famous author. will
appear tomorrow evening at stones
auditorium and will give one Of his
most popular productions. Old Lin
rare opportunity and b large number
of aans VIII be present to listen
70 MI. Head
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
CASE MOVING SLOWLY Y
John Rruegger Case in District Court
Is Moving Very Slowly Several
Politicians Witnesses.

The case Of the Northern Trust Co
VS., John Bruegger Tor the payment
.of q 5000 note given BY the defendant
when he was running for United
States senator for the support of The
slowly.
1T Is understood that d nnlnbeD OF
democratic politicians in the stale
who are Registered at some OF the
leading hotels during the Grain Grow
erss are TO be called as witnesses.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
Professor Bolley's
Address One of the
Features Of the Day
Prof. F. |. Washbmn State Enemoegist Minnesota, Gave
Some Practical Advice About Insect Pests Other
Papers Instructive and interesting

The third day of the Grain Growers
convention opened with another
crowded house. again showing the inn
mense interest that is being taken In
the sessions by all the agriculturists
who are interested in better farming
for the northwest
The days programme was equal to
that of yesterday with the possible
exception there will be no evening
session tonight Last night the
theatre was thronged to hear the band
concert given by the military band at
the agricultural college and President
Worst's annual address.
The programme opened this morn
ing with short talk by j. NJ. Ander-
son of Fargo, president of the Equity
Cooperative exchange of this city,
who gave few helpful pointers on
the subject of the Capitalization of
the grain trade.
Murphy Heard Next.
j. S. Murphy of Minot, one Of the
best known farmers in the north
western part of the state, was next
INTRODUCED and read an excellent paper
on The Practical Application OF Dry
Farming Mr.. Murphy's paper was TO
have been heard this afternoon but
was changed to the morning pro-
gramme instead
There is much interest In the dry
farming proposition and Mr.. Murphy's
paper was one which added many
helpful suggestions to the dry farmer.
He told Of some of the results ac-
oomplished by practical dry farming
and of his own achievements along
that line.
In the western part OF the state, "a
particular. where the rainfall is ex-
ceptionally light at all seasons, Mr..
Murphy pointed out the value OF dry
farming and the part ii bad played in
the increase OF the states crops In the
last decade. His paper was one OF the
ablest read at the convention.
Grain insects.
Prof. +. L. washburn Of St Paul, Of
the faculty of the university OF Min
nesota and state entomologist of Min
nesota, had the next paper on the
subject of Four Insects Injuring Grain
in the Tri-States, which will be found
on page 6.
Root and Diseases of Cereal Grain
and their relation to Crop Rotation
and TilIage was the subject Of Pro-
fessor Bolley's address which closed
the mornings programme. In part
Professor Bolley said:
1t has of late become SO popular, or
rather fashionable, no matter what
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1913-01-16
IMPORTANT
BILLS WERE
INTRODUCED

Bismarck, ~. ID. Jan. l6.-Among
the more important bills introduced in
the house this afternoon Is one by Kue
of Wells county, calling for the estab-
lishment OF g hospital for the insane
and a school Ter the feeble minded at
Fessenden in Wells county.
Biakemore nf Cass county, would
amend the. constitution to establish a
supreme judicial referee
In the senate diversion has introduced
bill which. Ii passed will prevent the
marriage Of llabitual drunkards, those
mentally incompetent and those suffer-
Ing from tuberculosis in advanced
stages or from q contagious venereaI
disease.
Cyerson also has bin which pro-
yides that mortgages on personal prop-
erty must be made out In duplicate
and the copy handed to the mort tgagor.
Watt, of Cass county, offered a bill
appropriating $4,000 to the agricultural
college for experiments to determine
the milling value OF cereals, baking and
other chemical properties of flour pro-
duced therefrom and providing for the
publication Of the information obtain
ed.
A bill by Borusky of Cavalier pro-
yides when a mortgage foreclosure is
made by advertisement all other mort
gagees must be notified by registered
mail
Hielmstad introduced bin approv-
ing county commissioners purchase Of
modern road machinery, appropriating
money to operate the same and to
make levy to pay the same.
Against Referendum.
A communication was received from
the North Dakota Methodist confer
ence protesting against the initiative,
referendum and recall amendment to
the constitution.
a. communication from the secretary
of the printing commission recon-
mends the printing Of 1000 copies OF
bills and journals to supply the news
papers, schools and county officers.
Dean, OF Grand Forks. moved the adop-
tion OF the recommendation which
carried by zoo.
In the House
The request of the senate for the
return of the concurrent resoIution on
the legislative expenses was greeted
with applause which showed that the
resolution storm of the stamp ap-
preparation would not have been ac-
cepted In the lower house.
The shortest session of the house
this year closed this afternoon at $3.50
o'clock after twelve bills had been
introduced and given their first and
second reading The order of bust
ness OF consi6ering the senate bills
has not arrive s5s and IL Is probable
it will be two or three days before
any consideration is given that order
Of business. Fifty two bills have been
introduced in house UP to present
time.
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Confined on Page Eight.
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Continued on Page Seven.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-16
a Priest Saved from Drowning.

II a special ~ tile states from Bay
st. Louis is related that Rev, Father
Boston, chaplain Of ST. StanlslanS
College, owes Ills life To li-yrar-old
Clarence Blaize, d pupil uf 81. SfanI-
slaus. The boy risked Ills life il the
rough water Sunday and saved tIlt
priest from drowning.
Father Boston was enjoying q surf
bath. He was suddenly seized with
cramps and was unable u help him
self. Hearing his cries for assist
ance, young BIaize jumped from the
end Of the college Wharf and swan
Out to the rescue. H. succeeded in
swimming With him t0 the bath
house steps, whore Other boys had
coneregatcd to help Father Boston.
The tide was high and rough and
swimming difficult.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-16
Barrett for Serial Bonds,

Clipped from the Times-Demo-
Gratis report Of the special session
Of the legislature:
Lieutenant Governor r. G.. Barrett
congratulated the General Assembly
On it's work and came out fatty in
favor Of serial bond, suggesting
nine years as the time il which to
wipe out the State debt, in an inter
view with the correspondents as the
session ended.
Neither house wasted a moment
ia dispatching the business assigned
to the General Assembly, said Mr.
Rarret. I'VE came here for a dis
tinct purpose and no effort was
made either to broaden or narrow
The work assigned under the consti-
tutional authority of the executive.
The members realized the import
ance Of making provision for the
payment Of the debt. They realized
it is a business proposition affecting
the honor and credit Of the State.
II think the disposition Of the
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-16
Louisiana Publicity Commission
Bulletin No 3.

Wanted-Pure bred hogs, gifts
and males, suitable for immediate
service; also Hereford and other
beef breeds Of cattle.
This should be the first step in
solving the market problem, 50 far
as corn is concerned.
A few gifts obtained now and bred
for spring narrowing will produce
for you a profitable market for the
additional acreage Of corn you in
tend to put out next spring. II you
really want them write this office.
Throughout the State the problem
Of protitably marketing our i'm
mcnse corn crop, that crop which
has already attracted the attention
|of other States to Louisiana, is en-
gaging the attention Of our Louis
lana farmers.
Some large buyers Of pure bred
seed and stock have already applied
for q list Of these producers. and we
want the name and address Of every
farmer who is progressive enough
to have for sale high grade farm
seeds or stock. We are trying 10
learn the good things our State is
producing, and when we get this in
formation we want to publish it, not
only to our own people, but it will
be valuable information with which
to supplement our invitation to the
desirable immigrant from other
States.
Many inquiries have come in al
ready for pure bred live stock
Louisiana farmer should not over
look the great opportunity now Of
catering to the profitable business
Of producing high grade pure bred
grain and live stock.
Taking advantage Of this invita-
ton may benefit you directly and
you will incidentally become q
booster. Publicity that is built upon
achievement is the kind which at
tracts. Let your light shine; tell
us about it.
You who want some Of the good
things, perhaps growing near you,
write US. We will try to put you
in touch with the party who has
what you want.
LA. PUBLICITY COMMISSION.
Baton Rouge, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-16
4 Rage for Color i'll sfaIi Clothes.

Grace Margaret Gould. fashion rd-
itor Of the Wonan's Home g1nmpan-
ion. i'll the October number WI that
periodical writes an article entitled
SsThc Vogue for Color" iii which slle
shows that III tho nrN Fashions II is
Tho color rnmhIn1l ions that count
This year. Following is extract:
"Thr old way oil buying j dress
that IS, The old WAY of 1 reW years
ago. was newer to pay particular al-
|tenllOn to Ihc color combination. /
blue was liked one b0u4nt L blue
|IreSs. ct if brown was considered 4
practical, good wearing color, then
it was brown that was chosen. and
the dress was generally trimmed III
the selfsame tone. THAT ii really
all the color question amounted ia.
To-day the position Of color ~
fashions is on all entirely different
basis. The painter and the dress
maker are today collaborating, WTl|l
the result that tlle new fashions
Will show much originality III d.
I sign and many daring color conbi-
nations. Ii is true Thai thc new
fashions show tile Influence Of mod
err art.
"The actual entrance Of Loon
Rakst, the greatest Of The scenic
painters, into thr Rue M II paiN
really had wonderful Influence
upon the color harmonirS of the
new gowns. BaksI. who Is working
id connection With Madame Paqllin,
stands for the frank use OF color. y II
present he is showing marked pref
lighter than terra Gotta and just :
bit deeper than coral.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-09-16
FINAL DECISION.
Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
Roosevelt to Visit New Orleans IL
November Next.

The Plcayunp's Washington Spe-
rlal states that Assistant Secretary
nf the Navy Roosevelt will N~l
NrW Orleans next November ~ l'r-
rember 10 inspect the Navy Nafd.
Mr, Roosevelt believes that the Navy
Yard al New Orleans ought X ~.
made 4 naval base, and that the
ward should be developed INTO j
great arny base. where troops IeS-
tined for the philippines, Hawaii
and Inc Panama Canal Zone could
have temporary quarters, and from
Which they could embark TOR for
nlgn possessions Of the United
STATES via tile Panama Canal.
The visit Of Mr.. Roosevelt Will ~
of thr greatest Importance 70 Now
Orleans as far as the fate OF the
NaNv Yard is concerned. because
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels Will
leave, iii 4 large measure, the n,Ie~-
ton Of opening and developing lhe
ward to MI. Rooscvclt's Judgment.
There is no doubt that MI. Rons"-
vrl1 is faNorahly inclined to the
Now Orleans yard. liz believes III 4
great navy yard and 4 corresponds
ngly large number Of navy yards. 1t
is believed he will report to Serrc-
tary Daniels on his return from
New Orleans that the yard should
hr made q great naval station and
New Orleans be made troop base
also. + +
Mr.. Roosevelt believes that part
uf Tic 225 acres owned by the New
Orleans yard should be turned over
to the War Department for troop
base, and he has already taken This
matter UP with War Department
officials. At least half Of The 22J
acres could be used for d troop base
without injuring the efficiency Of
the yard, said Mr.. Roosevelt today
If New Orleans is made troop
base there would be d large number
Of transports at the docks at all
times. and a big business would nc
done in army supplies and ship re-
pairs.