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ALASKA BILL
GOES TO HOUSE
ALASKA RAILWAY BILL PASSES
SENATE-ROAD TO COST
FORTY MILLION.

Washington, Jan. 24.-By a vote of
46 to 16, the senate passed the Alaska
railway bill, directing the president
to purchase or construct 1000 miles
of railroad in Alaska, at cost of not
to exceed s4O,OOO,0OO.
Fifteen republicans and Poindexter,
q progressive, voted for the bill,
Bacon, Hoke Smith and Williams,
democrats, voted against.
The bill places upon the president
the responsibility for the selection of
a route from tidewater to the in
terror of Alaska, the construction,
equipment, operation or leasing of
such lines as he may construct or buy
to constitute the route.
The broadest powers are conferred
upon the president in carrying out
his duties. The bill provides for a
redemption fund into which will be
paid IS per cent of all moneys de-
rived from the sale Of public lands
in Alaska or coal and mineral con-
tents thereof.
Machinery, utilized in the con-
struction of the Panama canal, is
made available for similar construc-
ton work in bill pending in the
house.
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STOCKHOLDERS
AFTER SWORDS
CHARGE OF FRAUD is BROUGHT
AGAINST RECEIVER SWORDS
AND REMOVAL ASKED FOR

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 24.-Charges of
fraud in the alleged misappropriation
of bank funds, and intimations of
gross negligence on the part of the
controller in checking up the bank re-
ceivership, are made against George
w. Swords in an action field in fed
eral court by Don Steffa of San Fran
cisco, majority stockholder of the Mi
not National bank, of which Swords
was receiver from 1905 to 1918.
Swords was later receiver of the First
National Bank of Rugby from 1909
to the present time, and is now re-
ceiver Of the First National bank of
Billings, Mont.
U. S. Cover and S. H. Cover of the
Cover Banking company Of Keswici,
Iowa, are named as co-defendants. A
separate action has been brought
against the Fidelity Deposit company
of Baltimore on Swords bond.
Among the allegations are charges
of defalcations in the Minot bank run
ming into thousands of dollars; pay
met of his own law partner by Swords
of $4,000 for work never performed; !;
$1,000 to another attorney; falsifying
his report to the controller of cur
rency; retaining possession of his own
ranch of herd Of cattle belonging to
one of the banks of which he was re-
ceiver; reporting the loss of $4,000
on one item.
The complaint asks that Swords be
removed as receiver for malfeasance
and that master Of chancery be ap-
pointed to secure a thorough account
ing of his eight years. receivership of
the Minot National bank.
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ENTIRE FAMILY
DIE IN FLAMES
ENTIRE FAMILY BURNED IN HAIR
WOOD HONEYWELL REMAIN
MYSTERY

Fargo, Jan. 22.-The entire family
of George Bolser, consisting Of him
self, his wife and his three children,
was burned to death at an early hour
this morning at the Bolser flcln home,
three and a half miles northv est Of
HarWood.
The cause of the fire which resulted
in the fearful tragedy, wiping out the
entire family, will never be known, as.
every person in the home is dead
Jacob Brandvig who lives a mile
from the Bolser home, was the first to
discover the tragedy. He saw Llaze
and hurried to the Bolser farm. When
he arrived the house was a mass Of
flames. After the fire had cooled
down, an investigation showed the five
bodies.
They had evidently been awakened
and had tried to escape but were eth
er overcome by smoke or gas fumes
The bodies were all lying on the floor.
The bodies were left unmolested
awaiting the arrival of Coroner Nit
chell and Undertaken Wasem of Far
90, who were summoned to take,
charge of the gruesome affair.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolser, parents:
of George Bolser were in Fargo at
tending the Tri-State convention
They were notified by phone and left
at once for Harwood in an auto.
David L. Peterson, formerly of Har
wood, now in Fargo as a representa-
tive of The Poultry Herald of st. Paul,
was the first person that Harwood
people could locate in Fargo after the
tragedy. He hunted up the stricken
parents of George Bolser and assisted
them in getting. started to the scene
of the tragedy
Mr.. Peterson states that the Bolser
family were well-to-do and highly re-
snected in the Harwood neighborhood.
They were a young couple, George
Bolser being only about Is years of
age. and the children were all babies.
George Bolser was in Harwood at
about 10 o'clock last night, and that
was the last seen alive Of the MEM
bers Of the family.
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ANIMALS
WORTH MILLIONS
VALUE OF FARM ANIMALS IS,
FIFTY PER CENT GREATER
THAN MONEY IN CIR
CULATION

Chicago, Jan. 26.-The annual live
stock report Of The Orange Judd
Farmer, just made public here, shows
a farm wealth in this form of proper.
ty that breaks all records.
The increase in value during the
last twelve months is placed at $445,-
75S,00O, while the total value of all
classes Of farm animals reached $5,-
596,024O0O. Of this total horses fur
nished 50, 1876, ,555, 900; mules $52O,33O,~
900; milch cows, $1,O32, 100000.
More Than Money in Circulation
By way of comparison the total
value represents so per cent more than
the total money in circulation in this
country and is almost equal to all the
deposits in the more than 7,400 ma
tional banks now in existence. The
increase in value during the last
twelve months is twelve times as
great as the value of the United Stat
es and Alaska fisheries for the year;
seven times as great as the total lum-
ber production, and three and half
times more than the yearly production
of gold and silver from the mines OF
the United States.
Meat Animals Decrease
The number of meat-producing ami
mails, however, shows decrease, beef
cattle showing falling off in num-
bers Of 1,762,OOO, or 5 per cent; hogs,
decrease Of 4,O82, 1000, or Z per cent
Mich cows show no material change,
while horses increased slightly in
numbers. With the decrease in num-
bers goes heavy increase in average
value per head, mich cows having
advanced 81 per cent; other cattle, Is
per cent; hogs, II per cent, and sheep,
per cent during the last year.
Hog Cholera Causes Loss
The decrease in hogs is the result
of heavy cholera losses in important
states coupled with the shortage in
corn, while the decrease in sheep is
the result Of lower prices for wool and
dissatisfaction with wool tariff. On
the other hand the decline in numbers
of beef cattle is only continuation Of
decline that had been under way for
several Years, and with the increasing
population. indicates growing short
| age of beef.
The only hope of relief held out lies
in the rapid growth of the use Of
silos, the number of which has increas-
ed from rs to 33 1-3 per cent within
year and which, by a complete utili-
zation of the forage of the corn
fields. will enable the maintenance and
finishing of more animals upon given
area, thereby reducing the cost OF
producing beef.
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WRESTLING MATCH

A wrestling match, which is Great
ing quite little excitement and in
terest is scheduled to take place at
the Star Theatre Saturday even
ing, January 31st. "Sailor" Jack of
Duluth and "Bud' Frisk Of Minneapo-
lis the principles are we'll known to all
those who follow the game and need
no introduction. Both men have ap-
peared in local matches and those who
saw the men in action can vouch that
they are both fast and know the game
from A to z.
These men met once before. The
first fall going to Mr.. Frisk in fifty
one minutes, and after wrestling al
most two hours for the second fall
Mr.. Frisk wrenched his ankle and was
forced to retire.
The match will commence at 1890
Immediately following the regular
performance and fast preliminary
will precede the main event.
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CHESTER BEIsEKER ILL

Chester Beiseker Of Plentywood,
was brought to the city Saturday
night by DR.. Steele. Mr.. Beiseker
was suffering from an acute attack
of appendicitis. Sunday morning T.
L. Beiseker of Fessenden, accompan-
led by DR.. McGregor of Fargo, arriv-
ed in the city and after consultation
it was decided best not to operate un-
til the sick man recovered from this
attack and was stronger. c. N.
Beiseker of Austin, Mimi, Chester
Beiseker's father, arrived in the city
Tuesday evening on number three.
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MUST WORK ON ROADS

Los Angeles, Jan. 24.-Declaring
that when a man is sentenced to the
penitentiary he gets vacation, in
many instances, while his wife and
children suffer the punishment, Judge
Charles Monroe, after conference
today with other superior court judg
es, turned L. A. Houseman, a con-
victed burglar and forger over to the
county, instead of sending him to
states prison.
While in the custody of the county
for two years, Houseman will work
on public roads, and the county treas
urer, under court orders, will turn
over his pay, $3.50 day, to his wife
and two children.
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COMMERCIAL
CLUB MEETING
! DIRECTORS HELD INTERESTING
MEETING MONDAY EVENING
PLANS FOR FUTURE

The directors of the Commercial
club held very interesting meeting
Monday evening. The committee on
collections, Messrs. Brown, Asbury
and Borden, reported over three hund-
red dollars in dues collected. The
committee on club room reported a
proposition from the Elks wherein the
club would be allowed the use of their
rooms one night in the week for a
regular meeting and given other
nights for special occasions, the club
to pay for light, heat and ianitor.
This proposition met with the ap-
proval Of the directors and it was ar
ranged that fifteen dollars a month
be piad the Elks. Monday night was
chosen as the regular meeting night
when all club members are entitled
to the use of the rooms. The first
meeting is to be held next Monday
evening, February End, and every
man in the city interested in the club
is invited to attend.
The directors took up several SUBJ
jects of interest to the city, among
them being the question of reduced
light and power rates, and white
way. The members present seemed
to be of the opinion that a reduction
of the light and power rate would
add greatly to the amount of elect
ricity used and thus reduction in
the average cost per kilowatt paid to
the government. We believe, with
the directors, that big reduction in
the power rate would result in almost
every gasoline engine in the city be-
ing thrown aside and an electric mo-
tor put in it's place. We believe that
every user Of power in the city would
rather pay his money into the city
treasury if he could get anything
like an even break on the cost as
compared with gasoline. 1t would
keep the money at home instead of
paying it into the Golfers Of the Stand
ard Oil company. With the present
power rate however the large users
cannot afford to make the change as
it would cost them almost twice as
much for electric power as for the use
of the gasoline engine. 1t is to be
hoped that way out can be found
and everyone converted to- user Of
electric power.
Every progressive citizen would, we
believe, like to see a white way along
Main street and part Of Broadway.
Every city of any Importance in the
west has put in white way and we
seem just a little behind the times
without it.
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us. TREASURER
IS CRITICISED
JOHN BURKE CRIT
ICISED BY TRIBUNE CORRE-
SPONDENT

The following appeared in The Chi
cago Tribune of Jan. 22, as a special
dispatch to the paper from John CAL
Ian O'Laughlin, the Washington rep
resentative of the Tribune:
A pertious condition of affairs has
been revealed in the Office Of the treas
urer of the United States, probably
the greatest financial clearing house
in the world. 1t was disclosed as re-
suit of an investigation just ended.
The confusion which prevails is
such as to retard the work Of the
auditing officers of the government, to
impair the efficiency of the force
handling the accounts, to make evil
dent the inability of the Office to
furnish the information desired by
government debtors and creditors,
and even to jeopardize the safety of
the public funds.
Flaws Found by Experts
The report, presenting the results
of the investigation, has been handed
to The Tribune correspondent by a
high official of the treasury depart
ment.
The investigation was made by
Harvey S. Chase & Co., certified pub
lie accountants of Boston, who were
employed by the secretary of the
treasury.
The findings of this concern have
aroused Congressman Good Of Iowa,
who is insisting that in the legislative,
executive, and judicial bill of provis
ion be inserted requiring the affairs
of the treasurer's office to be investi-
gated Immediately. 1t is expected
there will be changes in the personnel
of the treasurer's office. the chief of
which is former Gov. John Burke Of
North Dakota.
Perils Shown in Reports
Here, in brief, are the findings re-
ported:
1. There prevails lack Of accnr-
ate knowledge regarding the condition
and correctness Of national bank ac-
counts.
2. Opportunities exist for gross
irregularities which would enable the
mulcting of the government of huge
sums of money and the easy escape
of the thieves
3.The present method of ex&min-
ing and clearing checks has produced
congestion, with the result :1at tire
daily amount of upcleared checks has
not been below SAN.OO0,O00 in months.
Continued on page 6)
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KILL WOMEN
AND CHILDREN
MEXICAN REBELS BUTCHER
WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO
HAD SURRENDERED

Mexico City, Mex, Jan. PA hun
dred women and hundred and fifty
federal soldiers were massacred by
the rebels recently near Vanegas,
nodth Of San Luis Potosi, according
to reports.
The soldiers, with the women, sur
rendered to the rebels and were taken
to a ranch near Matchuala where the
talleged butchery occurred.
Major Rebollo and Captain Ramir-
ez, with a handful of men, were the
only ones who escaped. They arriv-
ed here bringing the news.
Ell Paso, Tex.,-Appeals for peace
in Mexico came from Spain in such
numbers Saturday as to convince the
leaders in Juarez that an organized
effort is being made to induce Gener-
ais Villa and Carranza to end hostili-
ties as speedily as possible.
To all, in the rebel leaders behalf
Villa replied that only the overthrow
peace.
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LENT TO BE SHORT THIS YEAR

People who cease their social ac-
tivities with the arrival of Lent
need only to consult a church calen-
dar to be reminded that this winter
Lent will be the shortest one on
record, due to the fact that it will
begin on February 18th, the earliest
since 1918. The reason for this ear
ly arrival of hat season Of the year
when the members of the social whirl
are forced to lay aside all social ac-
tivities is that the ecclesiastical
moon adopted by the churches hun
dreds of years ago, determine the date
for Easter, which will this year fall
on March %, one day later than the
earliest possible date upon which Sas-
ter may fall, March 22nd. The Gus
tom established by the churches de-
cree that Easter shall fall on the first
Sunday after the first full moon af-
ter March 21st.-Ex.
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ENDORSE WORST
FOR u. S. SENATE
GRAIN GROWERS AT FARGO
MEETING PASS RESOLUTIONS
FOR WORST FOR SENATE

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 23.-In the his
tory 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 college, was in
dorsed for United States senator from
this state in unanimous resolution
adopted by the Flickertail farmers.
1t was indeed surprise. but pleas
ant one to everybody present and
many times during the morning fol-
lowing the reading of the resolution
there were tremendous outbursts OF
applause and cheering, the great audi
ence rising to it's feet at one time and
giving President Worst several dem
onstrative cheers. 1t was 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, he expressed himself
on the subject.
~ 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 I were presented a certificate of
election to the United States senate on
a 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
I have done in the past in the way
am doing and / am seeking no great
er prefernents.
"The people of this commonwealth
in this day when the United States
senators are elected by the people,
know whom they want to serve them
in the great body. If it is their belief
| that | can better serve them there
thar where I am, it will be my duty tc
ahiS. by their wishes.
| Z. However 7 have had no part ir
! any movement furthering my interests
| for this office. l will take no part ir
any campaign for the place. I have
| no money with which to conduct q
campaign. These are my sentiments
and before taking any action on this
resolution I want you to take them
into consideration for the question OF
! a United States senator is a moment
Gus one"
(Cnrtinuod on Doro A.
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WANT BURDICK
FOR GOVERNOR
PROGRESSIVE LEAGUE ENDORSE
BURDICK BUT HE DOESN'T
DECLARE HIMSELF

Fargo, N. D., Jan. 22.-The North
Dakota progressive republicans en-
dorse Chief Justice Spalding for re-
election and recommended Usher L..
Burdick of Williston, for governor, but
made no other formal endorsements
of the candidates. of any other candi-
dates at the meeting held here Thurs
day.
The forenoon session was largely
routine and devoted to naming COM
nlittees.
Thursday afternoon ]. A. Buchanan
of Buchanan, twice insurgent candi-
date for the nomination for governor,
was named as president of the league,
State Senator Putnam of Darlington,
was made treasurer and Attorney
Lancer of Mandan, secretary.
There was not the slightest opposi-
ton to the endorsement of Spalding.
There were some who wished to place
Burdick in the race for governor, but
this was opposed by his closest per-
sonal friends. who contended that the
injection of Burdick into the guber-
national fight now would be unjust, as
in all probability Governor Hanna
would seek reelection and with the
sentiment favoring the second term
for the executive, it would be the peo-
ple's fight for Burdick.
This person was attacked by others
who insisted that Burdick stood a
chance to win, and even if defeated,
his sacrifice at this time would be re-
warded in 1916, and he would be given
the nomination if defeated this year.
Burdick strongly opposed the use of
his own name when the matter was
discussed with him privately, but in
conclusion he states that if the pro-
pressive republicans would make no
other selection he would become the
candidate.
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FINE SHOW AT ORPHEUM

An extra fine vaudeville and mo-
ton picture presentation has been
billed for the Orpheum on Monday
and Tuesday of next week. The AL
cazar Operatic Trio, one of the finest
vocal and musical acts now in vaude-
vile will appear in a high class sing
ing and instrumental act. in addition
to the above. by special request the
management has secured return en-
gagement on "Dante's Inferno This
picture was exhibited here about a
wear ago to one of the larges. audi
ences that ever saw motion picture
presentation in Williston, and was
said by all to be the finest picture
ever exhibited here. The picture il
ii dve reels and hand colored through
out.
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SEEKS APPROVAL
OF PAYMENT PLAN
ODONNELL CONFIDENT WASH.
INGTON OFFICIALS WILL o.
K. PROJECT COURSE

Fairview, N. D., Jan. 24.-I. D.
O'Donnell Of the department of agri-
culture, who recently made an investi-
cation of conditions in the Lower Yel-
lowstone project, is sanguine that the
plan of payment arranged by him
will be approved by department Of
ficials. ........
In letter, Mr.. O'Donnell says:
"In accordance with the policy of
the secretary of the interior to in ev-
cry practicable way assist the settlers
on United States reclamation projects,
bill embodying an extended period
in which to make water right pay
ments and providing for other relief
asked for by the settlers is being for
mulated under the direction of the
department officials and will be intro
duced in congress as early as is prac-
ticable. ...
"While this is doubtless good news
to the water user, you will, am sure,
agree with me that to accomplish
good it is not only unwise but un-
necessary to wait for the enactment
of new legislation. Better farming,
better market facilities and harmoni-
Gus representative organization-the
requisites of successful agricultural
communities under any laws-may as
we'll be promoted now as at any time.
"I have recently been given the di-
rection of the operation and mainten-
ance of the United States reclama
ton projects, and it is my desire and
intention to Immediately put into eff
fective operation the most economical
administration consistent with good
service; to work for cooperation with
the farmer on the part of the entire
reclamation service from the commits
sion down including the project man.
ayers, superintendents of irrigation
and canad riders. In addition, l ex.
pect to consistently spread the gospel
of better farming; endeavor to secure
better market facilities and effect bet
ter organizations.
'I now plan to visit all the projects
during the season and meet the farm
er On his own ground.
"To carry out my plans | bespeak
| your hearty cooperation backed by
| your entire association. | shall be
| pleased to receive constructive sugges
tions which will better enable me tt
| know the needs Of the water users ane
| how best to meet them"
New Officers
Board of directors Of the project
in the annual meeting elected the fol
| lowing officers: President E. c
Hicks; vice president, w. B. Gibbs
secretary, Burton S. Adams; treasurer
George H. Carpenter; directors, C. E
Wyman, Peter Anderson and A. H
SWenson.
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A GOOD JOB

The Civil Service wishes to an
nounce that on February 21, there
will be an examination to secure more
men for the Railway Mail Service.
Owing to the increased mail SER
vice many new jobs are open and the
pay is 5000 per annum to start with
and an increase of S100 each year.
This is an exceptionally good job.
All blanks and information can be
obtained from J. M. Shoemaker, Secy.
Civil Service, St. Paul, MINI. 31-3t.
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MILITARY GIRLS

One Of the largest audiences at
tending any of the numbers of the
lecture course turned out Tuesday
evening to hear the Military Girls,
and everyone seemed we'll pleased
with the program, which consisted of
readings, and vocal and instrumental
selections. The next entertainment
will be given by O. P. Read, and we
are sure everyone will want to hear
him. Anyone who has read his stories
will want to hear him.
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BIJRDICK HOME

U.L. Burdick returned Friday from
Fargo where he attended the meeting
of the Progressive Republicans. In
speaking of the Governorship he stat
ed that he had not decided definitely as
vet. He was leaving Sunday for
Tacoma, Washington, called there by
the illness of his father and said he
would not make any definite state
ment about his candidacy until his
return.