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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
Big PRIZE FOR
NORTHERN N. D.

Grand Forks, N. D., Jan. 3.-George
B. Clifford of Minneapolis, has biven
to the Grand Forks Agricultural
society the sum of $500 to be awarded
by them for the best acre of corn
raised in northern North Dakota in
1914. In a letter to Sec. d. V. Moore,
received yesterday noon Mr.. Clifford
approves the preliminary conditions
made by the society and authorizes
the announcement of the contest.
Three Districts.
The contest will be &carried on In
three districts. - District mo. I
will comprise the counties of Traill
Steele. Grisgs; Grand Forks, Nelson,
Eddy. Foster. Wells and those portions
of pierce, Benson and Hatassyt county
lying south of the north line of Grand
Forks and Nelson counties. .&r
District No. will comprise the
counties of Walsh, Pembina. Cavalier
Towner, RolIette and that portion OF
Pierce, Benson and Ramsey counties
lying north of the north line Of Grand
Forks and Nelson counties.
District No. will consist of the
counties of Bottineau, Renville, Nc
Henry, Mountrail, Burke, Divide and
Williams. .. .. .......
There will be a first prize of $100,
second prize of $40 and third prize
of $25 offered and awarded in each
district, the combined sum amounting
to $495. ~..- o.. .. ..
The further conditions attached to
the contest are now being worked out
and the same will be fully announced
at the corn and clover convention and
mid-winter fair which will be held in
Grand Forks, Feb. 2 to 7, after which
time they will be published and entry
blanks furnished to those wishing to
enter. In order that the largest num-
Der may be interested, the aid Of the
agents of the Better Farming associa-
ton, county superintendent OF
schools, county commissioners and
the newspapers of the different dis
tricts will be asked to cooperate and
entry blanks will be distributed in
such general way that all who wish
may go after these prizes.
Largest Single Contribution.
This is undoubtedly the largest
single contribution of money for the
cause of King Corn that has ever been
offered by an individual in the north
west, and the contest being placed on
an acre basis, will do a great deal to-
wards placing this section of North
Dakota in the front ranks of corn
production.
Geo. c. Clifford is former resident
OF Grand Forks, and is a heavy in
vestor in North Dakota realty.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
" Ant new GRADE
NAVY OFFICERS

Washington, D. c., Jan. 3.-Congress
will be asked to create four vice
adn1irals in the United States navy
Immediately after the holiday recess.
Secretary Daniels said today he had
determined upon this course to avoid
the possibility of embarrassment to
the American navy in foreign serv-
ice. ,55
Frequently Mr.. Daniels explained,
in field which reasonably should be
dominated by American influence, a
foreign officer might take first rank,
because Of the failure of the United
States to provide for the grade above
that Of rear admiral. This has been
much discussed in connection with the
situation of the Gulf of Mexico, where
an English naval officer, Rear Admiral
Sir Christopher Craddock, outranks
Rear Admiral Fletcher, commanding
the American squadron OF seven first
class battleships and half dozen
smaller craft in a distinct zone for
American leadership.
It has been appointed out by officials
that of the navy department that il it
should become necessary for one Off
Ger to assume supreme command Of
the forces in the Mexican gulf the
Hngiishman would be expected In
view of the special responsibility Of
the United States to waive his claim
to preference. Secretary Daniels,
however, is anxious to obviate the
possibility Of SO delicate a situation
by obtaining legislation creating the
new grade. He will confer on the
subject ais soon as possible with Sena-
tor Tfllman and representative Pad !
gett, chairman OF the congressional
naval committees.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
TEACHING OF
. MORALS NEEDED
IN The SCHOOLS

London. Jan. 4. - simplifcation of
spelling will be accomplished before
the difficulty in regard to the religious
teaching In schools is solved, declaring
Viscount Bryce, former British
ambassador at Washington, in open
ing yesterday atathe University of
London, conference on education at
which tWenty-one educational associ-
ations are representa- s.
A great audience listened to Wis
count Bryces speech on salient edu-
cational issues" He put in the fore
front Of his address, a plea for the
inclusion in the school curriculum of
moral training based on religious
principles biblical and religious in
struction'' he declared, must not be
left out Of the schools, 4 have learned
how strongly Americans feel and need
of strengthening school work in this
direction among such populations as
I'LL England and America. Parents
and Sunday school teachers can not
be relied ON to do all that is neces-
sary, although, it is the first duty of
a parent to give his child moral and
religious instruction. The teacher
ought to be permitted to do this work.
Not one out of a. thousand Of them
would misuse his opportunity I have
been impressed, both in the United
States and England, with the fact that
4 knowledge Of the Bible Is declining
among all classes, with an incalculable
loss to the life Of the country" 5
Il 81 Viscount Bryce, in conclusion, said
@ he approved of the American conten-
fion that women made better teachers
than men for the younger pupils.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
Fargo Affected by
Minnesota Ruling
on Cream Shipments

Fargo is vitally affected by deci-
sion handed down yesterday by the
supreme court Of Minnesota in which
1t reversed a decision by lower court
and denied an injunction restraining
the railroads from putting into effect
the sixty-five miles cream shipment
law passed by the last legislature.
While the decision handed down yes
terday @ was really based on a
technicaIity and does not pass on the
merits Of the law, 1t will have the eff
feet Of moving the Injunction for the
present, and the law will again be
enforced under the same conditions
that obtained before the Injunction
was granted.
This means that cream, that has not
been pastuerized cannot be shipped
for more than sixty-miles within the
state, except In refrigerator cars. un-
less it is to be shipped out Of the
state. The express companies secur-
ed d ruling when the law was In force
previously, holding that cream could
be shipped any distance in Minnesota
#tf it was for a destination outside the
state. but that In shipping into the
state IL became subject to Minnesota
Laws the moment 1t crossed the border
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WILL DEDICATE
new A. c. SCHOOL

Park River, n. D.. Jan. 3.-The
dedication of the county agricultural
school will take place next week and
the following schedule of events has
been arranged:
Tuesday. Jan. 6. 1880 to 4:30-Re-
ception to the grades of the city school
by faculty and students.
Tuesday, Jan. 6. 1900 o'clock-Re-
ception to the public by faculty and
trustees. Reception is held prompt
ly at Z p. M, to permit the people to
attend the Altar society concert the
same evening.
Wednesday morning, Jan. Visit
ors' day; class in session.
Wednesday, 900 p. m.-Dedicatory
exercises.
wednesday night--Banquet to con-
tributors and invited guests.
Invitations have been issued for the
county school reception of the chill
dren and teachers of the grades Of the
city schools. Grades one and two are
expected to come at 3 o'clock; grades
three, four and five, at $3.50, and six,
seven and eight fat o'clock. Ushers
will show the visiting children through
the building and other features of a
reception have been planned. This is
expected to be one of the most enjoy
able features of dedication week. #
F Reception az ~ Mt 8al.s
The reception to the general public
will be given at Tfo'clock on the eve
ming OF the same day. Tuesday, Jan. 6.
The receiving line will form on the
top floor and visitors will be ushered
to that room Immediately after re-
moving their wraps in the cloak room.
Young men will act as.ushers and a
regular order will be followed In visit
ing the different rooms. The board
expects a. large attendance and hopes
that everyone will take advantage OF
this opportunity to see the new build
ing and equipment.
Class Work.
On Wednesday morning the regular
class work will be In progress and vis-
itors are cordially invited to see the
students at work. The wood tools will
be i'm use by the classes of boys; the
horticultural class will be engaged with
the purity test OF grains, and the
cooking class will be prepared to DEM
onstrate the new gas machine. RegIi-
lar recitations will be In session lin
farm arithmetic and reading. Visitors
at this time are requested, ais usual,
to 20 first to- the aoffiee where some
one will be detail lied to show them the
workings Of the schs oil
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Beede Demands Full
Investigation Into thez
a. q
Condition Of Indian;

Rev A. MEG the following letter the
missioner Of
charges
from officials in charge. p
Rev Mr. practical plan prove
without shadow Of these
complied
with probe
Rev Beedes letter is follows:
Of affairs. Sir Some
print that the
notably those
starving condition. and that
would perish unless help large scale from
outside
am informed that this statement by
andavts Fortunately the for
accurate test in this easily at hand
the commissioner of Indian affairs
here to visit each and house
tabulate of
bedding that the
which at hand excluding all out
aid is being given and
starvation the starya
H. ...
I further request representative the
society," alert from the
Dakota shall this
who to believe honor and duty
circumstances We wish to with
whether this send his duty faithful
AS
it but fair the
ment
will of
opinions often for in
II means a great deal to humanity
in a
give millions
money in the While viewpoint is human
BELIEVED the cost of detectives
n The which be stupendous.
shall be satisfactory dsr
children
sufficient nourishment
This letter be published Sincerely
A.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03

POLICY
l'HESANIE: T:
President Announces no New
i: Plan or Move Was
Contemplated
AFTER Lind CONFERENCE
Lind Will Return to Mexico
and Stay Till Problem
Is Settled
AFTER Lind CONFERENCE

Gulfport, Jan. 3.-The president,
at noon, announced that his con-
ference with Lind had developed
no change in the policy Of the
Washington administration towar
Mexico, and that no new plan or
move in the situation had been
. decided upon.
The president referred to the
conference as a "get together talk
|, for mutual information. He ex-
planned that despite constant and
; full dispatches, conversation had
been deemed worth more than a
weeks telegraphic communication
with the added value of Offering
an exchange of viewpoint. Will
son added there had been no spe-
cial occasion for Lind's visit, no
advices, excitement or new Dues
tions.
He said the conversation with
Lind covered the whole field Of
conditions in Mexico and no par
ticular measure or plan was dwelt
upon. When asked If he was more
hopeful for a speedy settlement Of
the trouble, the president made 1T
clear that his personal view Of
the situation had not changed.
He holds that the Huerta gov
eminent is slowly being crushed
and inevitably must fall. He
smiled when he was told there
{ were rApertn THAT IIuertas was,
aboard the Chester.
''Well, didn't see him IL he was
there" said Wilson.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
FIGHTING
SAVAGE
BA1l''lLE;;
Federal Refugees Are Flock
ing Across River to. the
American Side
Big Task TO AID THEM
Half Starved Women and
Children Spread Along
the River Front
d trF. -
Big Task TO AID THEM

Presidio, Jan. 3.--Savage fighting
between the rebels and federals at
Ojlnaga continued throughout the
night and is still in progress The be-
sieged federals, who were thrown into
a panic at the first onslaught Of the
rebels, are resisting stubbornly all at
tempts by the attacking party to drive
them from town. tF - 3:1
The artillery fire of the rebels
more furious this morning Wounded
soldiers, who crossed the river told
the American Red Cross officials that
the federal losses were heavy.
Rebel machine guns whipped back
with severe losses a body Of several
hundred federa1s who attempted a
sortie from the river bottoms a half
mile out Of Qjinaga. The rebels now
number nearly 1000.
Two thousand Mexican refugees, in
cluding half starved women and
children and, some federal deserters
rushed across the river to American
territory seeking protection from the
battle at Ojinaga. 49,,
The refugees are scattered without
shelter along the river bank for two
miles, while heavy artillery and ma
chime guns. firing continued less than
a mile back from the American
border. - 's-
The arrival of so many unfed and
ragged people imposed an arduous
task on the American border patrol
and the few red cross officiSis here.
AS many as could be induced to at
tempt it set out to walk to Maria,
Texas, sixty-sev miles distant,
The little mission church and other
structures at Presidio are crowded
with wounded and dying. instructions
came from Washington to hold as
prisoners all deserters. who crossed
the river Heretofore the border patrol
has disarmed and sent back all un-
wounded desterters. I'd
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
"Confidence" Keynote
of Business Outlook
Says Pres. E. J. Weiser
First National Bank of Fargo Applies for Membership
Reserve Assocation-Says Uncertainty and Pessimism
Have Disappeared-Panc Cannot Occur

E. j. Weiser, president Of the First National hank of Fargo,
this weeks visit Chicago, whore he
considerable with leading the
merits Of the bill AS result the First National
bank applied membership the association
Relative conditions Weiser There has
wonderful change sentiment the bankers
Chicago month
which everywhere
has entirely given feeling of confidence the
belief that
recovery after it's long period depression People generally
relief that the hoodoo of 1913
taking hold Of their affairs belief
that 1914 will be and satisfactory There
uncertainty banking Business everywhere
has been we'll iquidad frmer foundation than
for With the certainty that ample funds will
always available and that the frequent srneency
under the banking will
be easily obtained for legitimate business undertakings and
confidently predict that 1914 will the beginning splendid
substantial activity country which
NorthD vii be in 'front.'
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1t Bismarck, N. d., Jan. 3--Sheriff
Carl Erickson Of Williams county is
upright and honest in the discharge
Of his duties as an official, and the
county officials were not remiss IN
keeping Steve Culbertson. murderer
OF three members or the Dillon fanli-
Iy in the jail at Williston for four
days following his conviction and
sentence to life imprisonment. Atty.
Gen. Andrew Miller, in his report on
the investigation Of the lynching Of
Culbertson, thus answers the critics
of the county officers. /.
No Recommendations Made.
He makes no recommendations. His
statement is confined to a simple re-
cital of the facts surrounding the
5lynching. Attached to the report is a
complete draft of evidence given by
several witnesses whom Miller called
before him during the inquiry.
Governor May Ask Advice.
Governor Hanna, discussing the re-
port. said he probably would ask the
attorney general for reconTnenda ationa
as to any action that should be taken
fn connection with t he case. Williams
county officials are still prosecuting
their investigation. but as yet with
out results
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SENTIMENT
FAVORS DUIS

Grand Forks. Jan. 3. -- Postmaster
Kent's term here will soon expire, ana
there are innumerable candidates for
the position, but the sentiment seems
to be gathering force that Hon.
George Duis is the man who should
be appointed for the place. Mr.. Duls
has not actively commenced work. but
there is no one In this city who hhs
done moro loyal work for the demo-
cratic party in the many years he has
lived here. He has long been state
senator and has always been an efft-
cient man wherever put. 1t is gen.
orally conceded that when he. gets ar
work there is no one who will stand
anywhere near as, good a show as he
will for the appointment. He is well
worthy OF the recognition at the hands
OF the present administration
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Chicago, Ill. Jan. 3.--Moyer, who
was shot and beaten, and expelled
from the copper strike district, a.
week ago, announced he would re-
turn to the strike region early
next week.
Moyer said no supported the
attitude Of the Ishpeming
Negaunee Iron Miners union in
voting to strike unless there was
| q federal investigation OF the
strike. e
Il trust however" said Meyer,
"that more strikes may be avoid
ed. If we cannot obtain. arbitra-
ton in any other way we may at
tempt a general strike in Michi-
gan, but this only as a last resort.
There is still before the mine
owners our proposition to submit
everything to a board of arbitra-
ton. We hold nothing in re-
serve"
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
PRICES
OF CORN
SMASHED

Chicago. Jan. 3.--Corn prices on the
board Of trade crashed downward, the
January. delivery breaking nearly )
cents a bushel. The same corn which
four days ago brought II cents; sold
at 611s a fall Of nearly 10 cents.
The fact that the leading long here
had hedged his holdings by sales Of
May option brought so much pressure
from spectators on the bear side that
smash in values was the result.
Much attention was given cable dis
patches from Buenos Ayres, telling Of
generous rains, indicating the making
Of an unusually bountiful crop
throughout Argentina. 1t Is said the
exportable surplus of Argentina will
reach as high as 240.000.000 bushels.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03

Big Rapids, Jan. 3.-Governor Fer
ris was plainly disappointed when he
learned that the department of JUS
tlce had ordered that Edward Bow
man. acting federal district attorney
at Grand Rapids, investigate the de-
portation Of Meyer, the Western Fed
Grafton Of Miners president, from the
Calumet district.
attend to that business, at least until
We fell down." said Ferris. There is
no reason for the government taking
up the matter. We are waiting for
Meyer to come back to testify
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and could only be shipped sixty-fiye
miles within Minnesota.
AS North Dakota does not have
similar law. creameries along the
border will benefit by getting ship
ments of cream that previously went
to the big centralizers in the twin
cities. Cream can be shipped clear
across the state to Fargo, that could
only be shipped sixty five miles In
Minnesota.
Fargo has number of excellent
creameries, equipped to handle large
quantities of cream. especially at this
time OF the year and this decision.
practically forces upon them the OPP
portunity getting much of this bust
ness.
The ST Paul Dispatch had the fol-
lowing account of the decision which
gives details of the present status OF
the law:
| The supreme court of Minnesota to-
day reversed Judge Catlin of the
Ramsey county district court and do
MED to the Milton Dairy CO. an IN
junction restraining the railroads from
complying with the Johnston sixty
|
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
TRIED UNDER
ISLANDER LAW

Kenosha, Wis. Jan. 3.--Frank NJ t.
Stewart was arraigned before Munich
pal Judge Randall on charges by Rev.
VIM. D. Malone, pastor OF st. Thomas
Acquinas Roman Catholic church, un-
der tho new Wisconsin slander law.
Stewart Is charged with originating
and circulating a story rejecting on
the integrity and personal character of
the priest Spectators were excluded
from the court room by the Judge who
declared he desired to protect from
further exploitation the names OF wo-
men mentioned in the case.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
CANDIDATES OF
SOCIALISTS By
REFERENDUM VOTE

Chicago, H., Jan. 3.-WaIter Lang
ferseik, executive secretary, annotnc-
ed the presidential and other leading
candidates OF the socialist party in
1915 would be nominated by referen-
dunn vote and not by convention.
This was determined by mail
referendum just completed. The pro-
position carried by four to one.
Langferseik said: "a party conven-
ton will be held, however, to adopt a
platform. In case the referendum gives
no one candidate sufficient votes, it
will be continued between the two
leaders until a nomination is made.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
Seickney Cured of Cancer.

Rochester, Mimi, Jan. 3. fter two
months spent in Rochester und dergoing
surgical treatment for cancer, Samuel
g. StickIley, son of Al. b. Stickney OF
st. Paul, and assistant to the presi-
dent OF the Erie railroad, has return
ed to New York ifa his private car. Mr..
Stickney has fully recovered from his
opera tons, and unless unforeseen de-
velopments arise he will completely
recover his health. the surgeons say.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
Noticeable Reduction
in the Express Rates
to Eastern Points
New Interstate Express Rates. Promulgated by Interstate
Commerce Commission Becomes Effective Feb.
New Schedule Will Greatly Reduce Rates From Fargo to
Chicago New York and All Seaboard Points

The new interstate express rates.
which were promulgated by the inter-
state commerce commission, will be-
come effective Feb. l, have the effect
of materially reducing the rates from
New York and other seaboard points
and also from Chicago and common
points to Fargo. The following table,
shows the present rates as compared
.7ith the new rates from New York to-
FaTpo. #tse
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
Or. s. Weir Mitchell ii

Philadelphia, Jan. Q 22 Dr. S. Weir
4 B Mitchell the physician and author. is
all with grippe at his home in this
1 city. Because of his age, S3 years, his
illness has caused some apprehension
among his relatives and friends. He
~ Was exported somewhat improved
vest teysays
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
'T0PROBE
The MOYER
AFFAIR
United States Attorney Or
-.rs dered to Make an
Investigation
DISAPPOINTED
Says the Government Should
Have Waited Until State
Chance to Act

u Houghtcn, Mich, Jan. Sat
Ssnpts by John Densmore of the
department. of labor to conciiiate
the aserina interests in the min
ere strike, reached a crisis. Tho
We've ef tirs mining companies'
Representation were sent to Dens-
more and later the Western Fed
Grafton of Miners Representatives
Joined Densmore. II is intimated
the latest communications from
the two sides contained their "last
words"
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FIND HUB OF ANCIENT ROME.

Rome. Jan. 3.-Prof. Giacomo
Boni, director Of excavation in the
Roman Forum and on the Pala-
tine, discovered in the center Of
the Palatine area, the ''mundus"
or central point of the ancient
city. marked out by the famous
furrow Of Romulus.
1t Is recalled that on New Years
day, 1899. Prof. Boni discovered
in the Forum the Niger Lapis,.
which marks the legendary grave
Of the founder Of Rome.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-01-03
LAUDS SHERIFF IN
LYNCHING REPORT

Bismarck, N. d., Jan. 33.--In the
report made by Attorney. General
Miller to Governor Hanna. regard
ing the lynching of the murderer,
Culbertson, at Williston recently,
he made the statement that he
recommended to Sheriff Erickson
that he should resign his Office on
account of the fact that he was
unable to prevent the lynching. al
though this did not mean that he
I questioned Erickson's integrity.