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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-23
NORWAY AS seen
BYH. BENDEkE

Grafton, N. D., Jan. 23.-The IL
iustrated lecture given by II. Bendeke,
OF Grand Forks, on Norway at the
Masonic temple proved to be both in
structive and entertaining.
About 200 Masons and their fami-
lies We're present and enjoyed the
lantern pictures of the Morse land.
Mrs. Lynn Williams, of Grafton,
opened the evenings entertainment
with pleasing vocol solo. D. c..
Moore then introduced the speaker,
Consul Bendeke. who is native Of
Norway, but proud and loyal also to
the land of his adoption The
speaker. having travelled all through
Norway, is most familiar with exist
Ing conditions, but made llis talk all
the more real by showing about $50
lantern slides. The grand rugged
scenery, the peaceful fiords, immense
water falls and great possibilities OF
the natural resources of Norway sur
prised many. The largest iron mine
in the world, located beyond North
We're also the power plant and fac
tory at Rjukan, operated by the Nor
Wegian Hydro Co. This plant is the
first of it's kind in the world and
manufactures nitrate of soda, com
mercial fertilizer, extracting this pro-
duct from the air by the u&e of water
power The electrical bureau at
Christiania, one Of the large electri-
cal concerns of the world, was seen
I'M 1t many phases All who were SO
fortunate as to hear the lecture felt
that they had spent most entertain
ing and profitable evening and duly
appreciated the efforts of Crescent
lodge in securing such an able speak
err as Consul Bendeke.
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name CLEARED,
DEATH FIRST

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. 2s.-The
name Of John L. Howard was cleared
of charge that implicated him, as
president, with seven other officials of
the Western Fuel Co., now on trial, in
an alleged conspiracy to defraud the
government out of import duties. Per-
mission for the prosecution to enterS
nolle PROSE- as to Howard was re-
ceived from Washington too late, how
ever, to ease Howard's last hours. He
passed away late yesterday at his
home at Oakland, a victim of apo
plexy, ignorant that his plea, IT want
this unfounded stain to be, removed
from me before I co. was in the act
of being granted.
When the court convened today the
special prosecutors Immediately took
the necessary steps to have the charge
against Howard's name wiped out.
Besides the office with the coal COM
pany, Howard was president of the
Beet Sugar Manufacturers of Ameri-
ca, and was associated with many
other big enterprises.
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The North Dakota Progressive Re-
publican league held an enthusiastic
meeting yesterday at the Sons Of Nor
way hall at which were present many
of the state officials and legislative
leaders from various parts Of the state.
Despite there was a pronounced
sentiment expressed by such men as
II. Bendeke Of Grand Forks and L. l..
Twichell Of Fargo to keep away from
the idea of going on record express
ing any opinion about any candidate
or endorsing any candidate for any
Office, the gOvernorship was the theme
Of discussion of the afternoon session
At that time Usher L, Burdick Of
Williston, former lieutenant governor
during the last administration of
John Burke, was virtually endorsed for
the republican gubernatorial nominal
ton at the June primaries
Leading the Burdick movement was
Frank L. Packard of Bismarck,
member Of the state tax commission,
who took the floor and asked all those
favoring Mr.. Burdick to rise. About
three-fourths of the entire number
present rose.
A. T. Cole moved that the league
express it's confidence in Mr.. Burdick
and request him to become a candi-
date, which would relieve the body
from endorsing anyone. Both Mr..
Twichell and Mr.. Bendeke felt this was
the same as an endorsement and such
motion would subject the league to
criticism.
However, the motion prevailed by a
large majority.
Mr.. Burdick himself stated he did
not care to become a candidate and
only would consent to do so if no one
else would run. Mr.. Packard and 9TH
ers felt the progressive wing of the
party should have candidate. And it
was understood that Attorney General
Miller fought shy Of any candidacy for
himself.
A number were of the opinion Gov
ernor Hanna would not meet with
success for the nomination at the June
primaries. Among these was Judge
Hemn1ui Of jamestown, who seconded
the Cole motion. ..-
Attorney General Miller was heard
at the meeting. He expressed him
self in favor of Mr.. Burdick. Another
taking teh floor and urging the Willis
ton man to run was Senator Bessessen
of Harvey.
So far as has been learned from the
sentiment among the members of the
league everybody left the hall with
good feeling toward each other and
with the belief that their candidate
would win next June.
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imprisonment because of his refusal
to answer questions regarding his
company's private business asked by
the Interstate commerce commission
which is investigating the relations OF
the railroads with private car lines
and shippers. George P. Boyle, presi-
dent Of the commission, announced he
would begin contempt proceedings
against Ellis and all other officials OF
he company who refused the desired
formation. "s
10 advice Of attorneys for the COM
O. Ellis, refused to disclose the de-
~ 'elative to it's financial relations
We. armour & Co., and it's income
fro.1 outside rentals, on the grounds
that the commission has no jurisdic-
ton over the Armour car line as the
company is not engaged in Interstate
commerce. Should the courts hold
that the commission has no jurisdic-
tion over the affairs of a private car
line, Boyle announced he would be-
gin prosecution Of every official of
the company who accepted passes
from railroads. .. ..-
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In the history of the Grain Growers
perhaps there has never been a more
spirited session than this morning
when the name Of it's distinguished
president. John H. Worst, president of
the North Dakota Agricultural col
| lege, was indorsed for United States
senator from this state in a unani-
nous resolution adopted by the Flick
ertail farmers.
1t was indeed a surprise, but a pleas
ant one to everybody present and many
times during the morning following
| the reading of the resolution there
were tremendous outbursts of applause
and cheering, the great audience ris-
/ ing to it's feet at one time and giving
President Worst several demonstra-
tive cheers. 1t was a scene that will
long be remembered in the history Of
the Grain Growers conventions.
Worst Himself Spoke.
Before the resolution was adopted
President Worst himself asked to be
heard. After their reading he asked
Professor Hoverstad to preside, as for
some time he felt unable to speak. But
before any action was taken by the
convention, fe expressed himself on
the subject. .s
II don't know whether you are jok-
ing or are in earnest" he said. There
Is one thing, however: No man can
charge me with fathering such a
movement.
"At my time of life there is no po-
litical office which has any glamour.
! If / were presented certificate OF
election to the United States senate on
q gold platter this minute my head
would not be swelled in the least. 1t
| is my hope to serve the farmers Of
| this state and their interests just as
| l have done in the past in the way
am doing and / am seeking no great
er prefermemts. ...... ..m.....
"The people of this commonwealth,
in this day when the United States
senator's are elected by the people,
know whom they want to serve them
in that great body. II It Is their belief
that | can better serve them there than
where I am, it will be my duty to
abide by their wishes.
However / have had no part in
any movement furthering my interests
for this office. / will take no part in
any campaign for the place. I have
no money with which to conduct a
campaign. These are my sentiments
and before taking any action on this
resolution ! want you to take them
into consideration for the question of
a United States senator Is moment
GUS one
Many Expressions Heard.
President Worst was loudly ap-
plauded when he finished and all over
the auditorium men were clamoring
for recognition. Favorable sentiments
were expressed from all the speakers,
everyone OF whom were farmers.
The resolution was adopted unani-.
mously.
Equal Suffrage Resolution.
r1,o aa,,aI o,,ffra pa rasoi,Itfoy, ,,rf, 8
vided the fireworks of the morning
when there was animation of a diff
ferent kind This resolution was the
last one offered and merely expressed
that 1t was the sense OF this conven-
| ton that the welfare of the farmers
wives and children will be promoted
by the adoption of equal suffrage.
Prior to the reading Of the resolu-
tion 1t was believed that 1t would be
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, adopted without any question. The
women themselves seemed to think
however that 1t would meet with seri-
Gus opposition and asked to be heard
on the question. Had they not made
an effort to fight for it's adoption, it
seems to have been the general i'm
| preston that it would have passed
anyawy, judging from the sentiment
OF the convention taken the other day
when the Grain Growers were ad-
dressed by Mrs. Grace Wilbur Trout
| of Chicago.
However, several local women made
speeches in favor of the resolution. A
number of men were heard also. Those
taking part in the discussion were
Rev. William Edwards of Christine,
Mrs. r. NJ. Pollock, Mrs. C. f. Ami
don, Mrs. e. M. Darrow, Mrs. Charles
Creegan, Prof. II. l.. Bolley and others.
Several from the audience were
heard, also. The measure carried with
out much opposition, and the resolu-
ton was adopted.
Following are the resolutions as
adopted, in addition to the one indor-
ing President Worst for United States
senator:
Resolved, that we extend our hearty
thanks as an association to the auto
mobile dealers of the twin cities, COM
mercial club of Fargo, and the ladies'
who entertained our ladies. Also tho
newspapers of the three states, and
any contributors in any way, either by
preparing paper, or otherwise, for the
success attained in this Tri-State
Grain Growers convention.
Resolved, that it is the sense of this
association that the welfare of the
farmers wives and children will be
promoted by the adoption of equaf
suffrage.
Rural Credits Report.
DR.. Franklin &. McVey, president
of the University of North Dakota,
read the report OF the committee en-
rural credits which was as follows:
Your committee on rural credits
looking back over the year can report
a gratifying interest in the problem
of rural credit. The visit of the AM
erican commission to Europe, the
passage of the currency biz. and the
Introduction of bills in congress look
ing to the authorization of loan banks
have all come within the period since
the last meeting Of the association.
Such results were hardly to be hoped
Tor at the opening of the year. With
out doubt the currency bill will help
some toward a more satisfactory
credit system, the provision for CO.
operative land bank will still probably
aid in the general purpose to better
credit conditions. Congress does not
propose TO make the government a
financial supporter OF this type Of
bank, but hopes to give to groups who
wish to organize co-operatively an
opportunity to use their joint credit
for Improvement purposes. no that
end your committee believes that the
delegates in congress from this state
should support the proposed legisla-
ton and that this convention instructs
its officers to inform the members OF
congress. that the convention believes
that this form of legislation should
receive the support of the delegation
from North Dakota. Further the com
mittee asks TO be continued on the
ground that the problem is still tin-
solved and that the purpose Of con
Continued on Page Eight.
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CHIEF +.
., - ~ ~ ~
HEARD
sar k@ a

Gov. Adolph o. Eberhart Of Mime
sofa was the chief speaker at last
nights session of the Tri-State Grain
ditorium, and before a large audience
that greeted him, made an urgent plea
for the consolidated school,
The Social and Economic Value Of
Country Life Betterment was the
theme Of Governor Eberhart's address.
Expressing the hope that the next
half decade would see vast improve
ment in the social conditions of the
United States, particularly throughout
the rural districts, the Minnesota ex-
ecutive stated in, his opinion the best
way to make it possible was to con-
solidate the rural schools.
The consolidated school idea should
be advanced and furthered in every
western state, he thought In this re-
spect he complimented the state OF
North Dakota for it's advancement and
the work that has already been ac-
complished in regard to the consoli
dated schools. '.@ ..'. .'s:-" A*.#
II However, there was one point
wherein he felt North Dakota had
missed. That was in not providing a
| place for the practical study and ap-
| plica ton of agriculture in the consoli-
dated schools curriculum. This with
home economies had been neglected in
nearly every consolidated school.
The governor proved an affable
story teller and illustrated his speech
his address and brought home many
of the facts to his listeners.
The grain growers felt highly COM
plimented by the presence of the Min
nesota executive and expressed a wish
they could hear him oftener.
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(i();'FHAL.S
WANTED IN
new YORK

New York, Jan. 23.--Mayor Mitchell
made a statement this afternoon car
fying the suggestion that Col. George
w. Goethals, chief engineer Of the
Panama canal, might be the next po-
I lice commissioner of New York. The
! mayor stated that from the beginning
! he wanted Goethals. Recently George
w. Perkins urged the colonel to ac-
cept the place, after comforting with
Goethals in Panama early this month.
Washington, Jan. 23.-If GoethaIs
intends to resign from the army to
become New York police commissioner,
his plans are unknown at the White
House or the war department. Seq
retary Garrison said it is incredible
It is generally understood that the
president will make Goethals the first
governor Of the canal zonel
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Commerce c Commission
Will Test the Powers
to Force an Answer
Vice President Ellis OF Armour Car Line Faces Possible
imprisonment Because of Refusal to Answer Questions
Regarding Companys Business

Chicago, ILL.,, Jan. 23.-Edward Hines,
special attorney for the interstate
commerce commission, depe ed for
washington to prepare a ~ ion to
the federal court that wil 6 sblish
one Of the most important b g ents
ever put in effect to fix the pG of
the commission to force answer, - n
unwilling witnesses 8.
A petition to Judge Lands to o,
ped Ellis to answer the questions
he filed Tuesday, next, nv
1.-THE ruling on OUT. petition will es
tablish how far witnesses may go in
refusing to testify said Hines. "This
question Is new. In previous applica-
ton for a ruling E. H. Hartman was
allowed to decline to testify, but the
ground taken then was that the COM
mission did not contemplate making a
complaint, but was merely seeking in
formation on which to base recon-
mendations. This is an entirely diff
ferent case. as there is no question
that a complaint may rest on the basis
of this hearing"
Frederick w. Ellis, vice president
of the Armour car line, faces possible
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The board Of railroad commission
ers last night entered the final order
which settles. SO far as the state of
North Dakota is concerned, the much
Vexed question of express rates which
has been pending before the board for
the past two years. The agitation for
cheaper express rates commenced sew
eral years ago and various hearings
and Investigations have been held by
the commission with view to proper
ly adjusting the express rate situation
within the state, and the services of
an expert rate man were for a long
time devoted to an attempt to work
out rate scheme that would result in
a material reduction Of express charg-
es within the state and at the same
time wipe out all discrepancies and
determinations, not only between the
different localities of the state, but
also between the different classes Of
commodities transported.
On Jan. II the final hearing was
had at Grand Forks, where it develop
ed that the sole fault of the proposed
rate scheme was an apparent discrim-
lnation in favor of Grand Forks as
against Fargo which resulted in the
former city having cheaper rates than
Fargo into territory conceded to be-
long to Fargo. While it was contend
ed that these discriminatory rates
were theoretical merely--that is, that
no business would actually move un-
der. $thera-as s'etzr%the commission was
anxious to establish an absolute
equality between these larger distrib-
uttng centers, and the members of the
commission now feel they have solved
the difficulty by the order issued this
morning.
The tariffs, schedules and classical
tions adopted by the North Dakota.
commission are practically the same
as those promulgated by the inter-
state commerce commission which be-
come effective Feb. 1, with certain
notifications to meet local conditions,
excepting that a minimum charge Of
% cents per 100 pounds has been es-
tablished within the state instead of
70-cent minimum used in the inter-
state scheme.
The commission thinks 1t has i'm
proved on the interstate commerce
commission scheme in one or two in
stances by substituting a smaller scale
Of rates in localities where the dis
tances do not justify such a large
spread in the rates. For instance, the
first class or merchandise rate from
Fargo to Oakes. Edgeley, LaMoure,
Sanborn. jamestown, Cooperstown,
Hannaford, and towns similarly situ-
ated, is $1.40 per 100 pounds under the
national scheme, and this has been
reduced to $1.15 to maintain a, parity
with towns of greater or Tess dis
tances.
The general effect of the new rates
will be to greatly reduce the cost of
all small package shipments within
the state. While packages weighing
100 pounds and over will not be reduc-
ed, and in some instances an increase
will be permitted, yet as these form
only small portion of the express
business it will not be found obsec-
tionable. except in case Of ice cream
shipments, and in this class Of busi-
ness a special provision has been
made.
The North Dakota rates will go into
effect Feb. 1, coincident with the go
ing into effect of the interstate COM
merce commission scheme, but these
. Continued on Page Eight
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Grain Growers Indorse Worst
For United States Senator
and Petition Him to Run
ATTACKED THE
CROWN PRINCE

Berlin, Jan. 23.-An unsuccessful at
tempt to attack Crown Prince Freder-
ick William of Germany was made
this afternoon as he was alighting
from his automobile at the palace. A
man ran into the carriageway and
reached the door Of the motor car. A
sentry on duty in front of the palace
dashed forward and seized the would
be assailant Of the prince and over
powered him. The man appeared to
be suffering from mental derange-
ment
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SENATE STILL WORKING IN THURSDAY.

interstate commission, will introduce
them with the Interstate trade COM
mission bill in the senate as soon as
the Alaska railroad bill is out of tho
way.
In the trade relations measure no
provision is made for the prohibition
of holding companies as suggested in
the presidents message, but 1t is an
nounced that the committees would
1urther consider that phase of the
trust regulation programme and prob.
ably add another section to the bill.
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LIFE IN PRISON
1. FOR MURDERER

Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. 23.-Harry
Dorrow was sentenced to life impris-
onment at the state penitentiary by
Municipal Judge Backus after his re-
fusal to plead new trial. Dorrow
was convicted of the murder of Mrsl
Emily Will sister of Police Lieuten-
ant William Mas, on the night Of Oct.
10 last.
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Washington, Jan. 23.--The admins
tration leaders in congress settled GOWN
to deliberations on tentative anti trust
measures designed to supplement the
Sherman act in accordance with the
SaggegslIhnS Is the Meas
ates, defining restraint Of trade and.
prohibiting cllt-throat competition
were introduced In the house by Rep
resentative Clayton in ths form agreed
upon in conference.
Senator NeWlands, chairman Of the
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OF
REPUBLICANISM
ARE SCORED

Berlin, in. 2S.-The socialist depu-
ties in the German imperial parIia-
ment were bitterly assailed by the i'm
perial chancellor, DR., Won Bethmann-
Hollweg, when they put questions to
him In connection with the acquittal by
courtmartial of German army officers,
concerned in the recent incidents be-
tween the military and civilians at
Zabern- -Alsace.
The chancellor told the socialist rep
resentatives "that they were under
miners of the throne and preachers
Of republicanism."
At the same time he praised the
glories of the German army.
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RATES ARE
ADOPTED

The North Dakota Railroad
commission last night promulgat-
ed an express rate for this state
which it is thought will put all
shipping centers on a parity and
prove satisfactory to all inter-
ests. Should any inequalities
develop later they will be remedied
by the commission. These new
rates greatly reduce express
charges on small packages and it
is thought will prove gratifying
to shippers and the public in gen
eral.
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Says CHARGES Are BIackmaiI.

Chicago, III, JAN 23 District Atty.
James Wilkerson brought to the att
.tention of the federal grand jury vague
officials here. The ruInors were char
acterized BY Wilkerson as attempted
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-23
KANSAS CITY
NAY GET BANK

Kansas City, Jan. 23.Bankers from
Nebraska, Oklahoma, Kansas and
Missouri appeared before Secretaries
McAdoo and Houston to appeal for
one of the federal reserve banks in the
southwest Most of the bankers fay-
ored location in Kansas City.
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\. D. HAS
CHAPTER
OF GRANGE

Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 23.-The North
Dakota parent organization Of the
National Grange was organized here
this morning with the following Off
GERS: -.
President. B.. Wylie.
Secretary-Ray McKaig.
Overseer-C. S. Schick.
Steward-H. Umpleby.
Chaplain-Rev. H. A. Meyers.
Chaplain-H. A Meyers.
Treasurer-Steven Toole. ...
There was programme of address,
es with Governor Hanna, Mrs. Bud
ling of the Free Circulating library, the
secretary, ana Sam Clark, editor of
Jim Jam Jems, as the speakers.
Sen. j. M. Hanley of Mandan made
an address on legislative matters and
made severe criticism Of the course
of Lieutenant Governor Krabell at the
last session, claiming he was respon-
sible for the defeat Of the initiativej
referendum and recall bill and other
measures of interest to the farmers.
1t was the most scathing address ever
made against any public man in the
state outside Of campaign talks.
The next meeting will be held in
July, the place to be set by the execu-
tive committee.
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Notice to Contestants
of Seed Growers' Contest

of
Of
rms work Will finished
by
wish
list Of the yw1sh to
citation, agricultural college,
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FEDERAL PROBE OF THE .
CONDITIONS In MINES
PRACTICALLY ASSURED

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Of franz
democratic which
bring special permitting
and expect hearings the house
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