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The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
REV. SUNDE TO CONDUCT
EVANGELISTIC SERVICES
cooperstown Pastor Will Begin Series
Wednesday Evening at Norwegian
Evangelical Free Church.

Rev. l.. r.. Sunde of Cooperstown,
will conduct series OF evangelistic
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14

DCOLE THANKS SUPPORTERS.
To my supporters in the recent
election, want to express a deep
sense of gratitude. Such an ex-
preston of confidence is highly
complimentary and will do my
best to serve you well.
Ec. IL. COLE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
Too Late to. Classify.

FOR SALE--Hornless talking machine,
$1,000. Phone 2SS2-W. (309335)
OFFICE ROOM for rent. first floor, on
N. T.. Ave. Phone 30S5. {309314)
CARS STORED reasonable for winter.
ON ~. P. Ave. Phone 30S5. (3093l4)
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
BroomhaII Summary.

United kingdom-Imports of wheat
are running about 100000 below week
ly requirements and this Is being
made good by native crop. Require
mcnts figured at about 100000 bush
els. Total stocks all wheat and -four
all ports estimated 22,400,000 bushels
against 100000 last year. Board of
agriculture places yield Of wheat at
65,365,00O bushels compared with 6S,-
OOQ 900 bushels last year. Barley and
oats fully up to average.
trance-Unfavorable and Door ger
mination is feared. Seeding is delayed
Threshing is finished. Stocks moderate
and prices average SIS. Cd. to 53s 3D.
per 4S0 pounds compared with Sos Cd.
d week ago. Flour prices continue to
advance with millers' supplies limited.
Wheat is difficult to buy and there
fore flour is being purchased abroad
at fancy prices. American clearances
are liberal and meet steady absorp-
ton.
observation-disclosures cover a large
area of corn zone and flying locusts
have appeared and causing alarm.
Holders of old crop are very reserved.
oats in south look we'll.
Grain Opinions.
Harris Winthrop-Present level of
wheat is high and any pronounced
change in Europe would find an over
bought market.
Thomson McKinnon-Unless some
unexpected news from abroad or
Washington no particular weakness
propabIe until December deliveries
give some clue to the ownership Of
these contracts.
Morning Grain Letter.
Chicago, Nov. 14.-Wheat: Foreign
news favors holders. According to
press advices, the president is against
an embargo on grains. Profit taking
has been large and market should
work higher.
Corn: Argentine advices favor
higher prices. Locusts and drouth
causing another damage. Export de-
mand is most urgent and country
holding. Favor long side.
Oats: Look for higher prices.
Priyisions: Think weight coming
will bring lower prices.
Flash.
Wheat 1 to lower. Corn IA to
3-S lower at Rosario.
Buenos Aires wheat closed / SIS to
13-4 lower. Corn easy with wheat.
Tides and Eurs quoted by Bollea q
Rogers. Fargo. y. ID.
q. s. Hides cured .....$ az 8 al
81 s 8 ssIi I sl,sI skins @ :::::: :sS e ..ssss
Green hides Sc less than cured
Pelts, full wooled 80. 81 30 to S1.25
Pelts, medium to small .I5 100
a4iiew dassss, White 49,. Ss Ss .S7 .S7
s'ssss; soileS IsSsa Rogers 500 sroadwsSys. Ss
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14

No. l hard, 1897; no. ! northern,
1885,; No. northern, I.71Ig WI.S9 II ;
oats, cash. SO Is rye. LAO Las; barley,
.79@1.15; No. durunl, l.9gV2.04; No. ,
durum, 1.Sod $50; December durum.
2.0l; May durum. 1.99; November du-
rum, 200; flax, cash, 2.S7.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-11-14
Morning Grain Letter.

Wheat 1 to 2 lower. Corn IA to
2-S lower at Rosario.
.Buenos Aires wheat closed / SIS to
1s.3-4 lower. Corn easy with wheat.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
Neutrality Pledged In 1881.

By the treaty of London, signed No
vember is, 1881, the neutrality of Bel
gium was guaranteed by Austria, Rus
sia. Great Britain and Prussia.
In 1889 another treaty was signed,
which was subscribed to also by
France. providing: Belgium shall
form an independent and perpetually
neutral state. It shall be bound to OBJ
serve such neutrality toward all other
states"
1t has been reported unofficially on
several occasions recently that Ger
many desired to conclude separate
peace with Belgium, restoring the oc-
cupied territory and paying an in
demnity in return for certain CONNER
cial advantages. Official denial of
these reports, however, was made last
week by the Belgian legation at Lon
don. In connection with these reports
significance was attached to the ap-
pointment on Februafy of Earl
Curzon and Gen. Sir Douglas Haig,
commander Of the British forces on
the Continent, to visit King Albert of
Belgium on a special mission, the
nature of which was not disclosed.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25

If the number of new models in
separate skirts indicates the demand
for them, the American woman con-
tinues unswervingly loyal to gar
ment that her judgment has approved
for years Her loyalty appears to
have grown into enthusiasm this
spring. 1t is evident that the sepa-
rate skirt fiourishes since it has come
within the influences that nourish
sports clothes.
Light weight woolen fabrics and
cottons Of special weaves-including
corduroys--are indicated in the styles
now on display. as the fabrics that
will endure throughout the spring
and summer seasons for making these
more than ever popular garments.
Stripes, large and small checks, cross
bars and novel weaves, showing strong
color contrasts in mixtures, have
eclipsed plain cloths.
Stripes are handled with originality
and cleverness. These and cross-bar
materials are rarely cut on the
straight Of the goods but SO managed
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
Our NAVY RANKS
FOURTH IN SIZE
Captain Mexican Gives Interest
ing information.
GREAT BRITAIN IS in LEAD
Hsuse Naval Committee Told That
British Navy Is Twice AS Strong
AS That OF Germany and
Austria Combined.

Washington The British Navy to-
day is approximately twice as strong
as the combined fleets Of Germany and
Austria, while the Teutonic combina-
taOn has just about double the sea-ight-
ing force of the United States, accord
ing to information in the possession
Of the Navy Department. The facts
were disclosed to the House Naval
Committee by Capt. Josiah Mexican,
Of the staff of the chief of operations.
Captain Mexican also said the
French Navy was from Is to rs per
cent. stronger than the American, ac-
Cording to latest information. He ex-
planned that these were rough esti-
mates, and that charts showing the
specific relations of the various navies
would be submitted later by Rear Ad-
Miral Benson, the chief Of operations.
So far as is definitely known, the
Captain told the committee, the Jap
anese building program adopted sew
eral years ago, and which will not be
completed for several years to come,
provides for a modern feet Of eight
areadnoughts and eight battle cruis-
ers. It was possible, he added, that
additional building was in progress,
IS all nations but the United States
had secret building policies. On the
strength of the known program, how
lever, Captain Mexican said,, Japan
would have but is capital ships when
the IL American dreadnoughts built,
building or authorized were commits
stoned
The witness disagreed with Rear
Admiral Grant, chief of submarines,
who preceded him, as to the advisa-
bflity of abandoning the present
smaller submarine types in favor OF
S0O-ton boats. He believed 80 of the
large boats should be built and at
tached to the fleets, but that smaller
ones should operate from shore bases
established at frequent intervals along
the coasts.
The House Committee received a
statement from Brigadier General Will
Nam Crozier, chief of army ordnance.
giving his views on the Tillman bill
10 prohibit the disclosure Of military
pecrets. AS drawn, General Crozier
said, the act was too sweeping and
would forbid giving out information of
amy character. whether confidential or
not. He thought this unwise.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
10000 TURKS AND
no GUNS TAKEN
Russians Go Wild With Joy at
Success at Erzerum.
FIERCE BATTLE REPORTED
More Than 10000 Turks, ITO Guns
and War Stores Are Reported
captured-saves Egypt
and Persia.

Petrograd.-T greatest demon
stration since the capture Of Przemysl
occurred in Petrograd, following con-
firmation of reports of the capture of
Erzerum.
Great crowds marched through the
streets, waving the Russian colors and
chanting hymns. Thousands attended
Te Deum services in the great Kazan
Cathedral, while other thousands,
standing outside in the snow, offered
up prayers for the Grand Duke
Nicholas, again the national hero.
From army headquarters Emperor
Nicholas sent message Of congratula-
tion to the Grand Duke.
Russian People Stirred.
The conquest of Erzerum, the first
important Russian victory since the
retreat from the Carpathians began
nearly year ago, has stirred the Rus
sian people to great depths of patriot
ism. The newspapers declared the
Grand Dukes triumph only the pre-
lude to greater victories that will
carry the Cars armies sweeping back
through Poland and Galicia before
summer
More than 10000 Turkish soldiers
and 10 guns were taken by the Rus
slams, according to dispatches from
Tiflis. In addition the Russians took
quantities of military supplies. At
tempts had been made to destroy
these, but the Russians moved SO
rapidly in their final attacks that the
Turks were unable to prevent much
booty reaching the Russians.
The Turkish losses in the conflict
that ragged for five days about the
forts guarding Erzerum are said to
have been in the neighborhood of
$4,000 killed and wounded.
Fierce Battle Reported.
Tifiis reports state that the battle
was the fiercest that has ever been
fought about fortress in modern
warfare. The Turks fought desperate
ly, but one by one the forts were taken
by the Russians, who charged with
the bayonet through breaches made
by their artillery.
Stops Conquest OF Persia.
The capture of Erzerum means the
collapse of all Turkish plans of con-
quest in Persia, military men here
believe, and possibly will force the
Turks to abandon their plans to in
wade Egypt.
The Grand Dukes main forces prob
ably will be halted within the walls Of
Erzerum for several days, recuperat-
ing from the hardships of the cam
paign in the SHOWS.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25

A plain little everyday dress of
corded madras, designed for wear in
the coming summer, presents little
novelty as to cut but reflects feature
or two of the styles for spring. These
are seen in the tightening and lifting
OF the belt. in the suggestion of
square opening at the neck and in the
introduction of bit Of hemstitching.
Every mother who makes her chill
dren's clothes is familiar with the ad-
vantages of this pattern in which the
short sleeves are cut in one piece with
the garment. Using for it the ordinary
fabrics which make up the daily wear
of little folks-chambrays, gingham,
linen, etc.--it is possible to vary the
dresses by varying the details of fin
ishing. Combinations of striped and
plain materials, the use of bright but
tons, outline embroidery and the in
PRODUCTION of ornamental stitches in
coarse yarns are much in evidence on
the model dresses already on display.
A variety of pockets put on in va
riety of positions attest to the re-
sourcefulness of designers in their at
tempts to give each dress individn-
ality.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25

The dress as pictured here for the
girl of five is perfectly plain except
for shaped band of white, let in at
the neck with hemstitching. The belt
is provided at each end with button
hole which slips over fiat pearl but
ton at each side OF the front. De-
veloped for smaller child the belt is
omitted and a pair of pockets set to
the front may be ornamented with
duckling or rabbit or some other Of
the Vaccinations the earth holds for
childhood, done in outline stitch in
heavy yarn. A small patch pocket on
the breast at one side is really re-
quired when the dress has no other.
And speaking of fascinations. pock-
cts are among the things which little
children delight in.
For the busy mother there is
question as to the economy of making
up the children's clothes at home. Ev-
cry mother must settle it for herself.
She VIII probably save time and
money and strength by buying them
ready-made.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
YOUTH KILLS HIS FATHER.
knocks Parent Down In Defending
Mother From Attack.

Cleveland, Ohio:-Arthur McKensie,
30, was arrested here on charge of
killing his father, John McKensie, 40,
IN their home. According to the story
told by the boy and his mother, Nc
Kensie senior came home intoxicated
and struck his wife. who called upon
the boy for help, The son hit his
father on the jaw, knocking him to
Me fioor. Physicians were called and
found the elder McKensie dead due
to broken neck sustained when he
fell.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
ASSURED
OF ALLIES FAITH
New Treaty Guaranteeing Inde-
pendenCe and indemnity.
THE FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Decision OF. the Entente Allies Con-
veyed To the Belgian Foreign
Office BY Ministers Repre-
senting All the Allies.

Havre.-The allied powers signatory
to the treaty guaranteeing the inde-
pendence and neutrality of Belgium
have decided to renew the agreement
not to end hostilities until the political
and economic independence of Bel
gium is re-established and the nation
is indemnified for the damages suf-
fered.
This decision was communicated to
the Belgium Foreign Office by the
Ministers representing the Entente
Allies.
Russian Minister Spokesman.
The Russian Minister acted as
spokesman, addressing the Belgian
Minister for Foreign Affairs as fol-
lows:
The allied powers signatory to the
treaties guaranteeing the independ-
ence and neutrality of Belgium have
decided to renew today by solemn act
the agreements made regarding your
country, which has been heroically
faithful to it's International obliga-
tions. Consequently we, the Ministers
of France, Great Britain and Russia,
duly authorized by our Governments,
have the honor to make the following
declaration:
""The allied and guaranteeing pow
ers declare that when the moment
comes the Belgian Government will be
called upon to take part in peace nego-
tiations, and they will not put an end
to hostilities without Belgium hav-
ing re-established its political and
economic independence and having
been amply indemnified for damages
suffered. They will lend their aid to
Belgium in order to assure it's financial
and commercial restoration The
Belgian Foreign Minister, Baron
Bevens, replied:
THE Government of the King is
profoundly grateful to the governments
of the three powers guaranteeing the
independence of Belgium of which you
are representatives for their generous
initiative in making known today this
declaration. thank you heartily in
its behalf. Your words will have
vibrating echo in the hearts of Bel
gians, whether they are fighting at
the front, suffering in their occupied
country or awaiting in exile-and all
with the same courage-the hour of
deliyerance. The new assurance which
you have just given will confirm their
unshakable conviction that Belgium
will be restored from it's ruin and re-
established in its complete political
and economic independence
Resolved To Fight On.
81 am certain to express their senti-
ments in telling you that you must
have complete confidence in us, as we
have, confidence in our loyal guaran-
tors, for we are all resolved to con
tinue the struggle energetically with
them until the triumph of the right,
for defense of which we sacrificed our
selves after the unjustifiable violation
of our beloved country"
The Italian Minister told Baron
Bevens that although Italy was not
among the powers which guaranteed
the independence and neutrality Of
Belgium, he had no objection to the
foregoing declaration. A similar an
nouncement was made on behalf of
the Japanese Government.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
DECIDED STAND
TAKEN BY LANSING.
No Compromise in the Armed
Ship Controversy.
BERNsTORFF SEES LANSING
German Ambassador Afterward Notifies
His Government OF Stand Taken
BY United States AS Outcome
OF Latest Lusitania Note

Washington. n.--The United States, in
its submarine controversy with Ger
many, will accept nothing short of a
full and complete agreement covering
all the points for which it has con-
tended as to assurances that the war
fare in the future will be conducted in
accordance with the established prin-
ciples of international law.
In announcing that fact Secretary
Lansing let it be known that the State
Department considers Germany's dec
laration of its intention to sink with
out warning after February 20 all
armed merchant ships of the Entente
Allies to be inconsistent with the as
surances previously given this Gov
ernment by the Berlin Foreign Office.
The tentative communication de-
signed to end the Lusitania case, still
in the possession Of Secretary Ian
sing, will not be formally accepted
until such assurances regarding the
future are given, although the COM
munication in so far as 1t relates to
the Lusitania itself is acceptable.
Holds Up Ancona Settlement.
State Department officials also con-
slider that the Austro-H Hungarian mem
orandum regarding armed ships is not
in accord with the assurances given
by the Government in the negotiations
over the sinking of the Italian steam
ship Ancona. Consequently final set
tlement of the Ancona case, once post
poned because Of the doubt regarding
the circumstances Of the sinking of
the British steamship Persia, probably
will be withheld until Austria gives
similar assurances to those now re-
quested from Germany.
The views of the United States
were explained in detail by Secretary
Lansing to Count Won Bernstorff, the
German Ambassador The Ambassa-
dor was informed, it was indicated at
the State Department, that the United
States desires the German declaration
regarding armed merchant ships to be
modified.
1t was declared at the department
that at no time had suggestions been
made to the German Government
which would have led it to issue its
latest memorandum. This answered
statement made by German officials
that the American memorandum to
the Entente Allies suggesting modus
vivendi for the disarming of merchant
ships was the direct cause of Germany
issuing her declaration. From other
sources outside the department came
the information that the department
had been advised informally of the
German intentions in this respect.
Considering Britain's Assurances.
The State Department is carefully
viewing from various angles the assur-
ances given in the early days OF the
war by Great Britain to the effect
that the guns on her merchant ships
would be used only for defensive pur-
poses. 1t was admitted that the de-
partment has in its possession -infor-
nation charging that since the assur-
ances were given certain British mer-
chantmen have used their armament
for offensive attacks on German sub
marines The information came
through German sources and is not
regarded as being conclusive evidence.
n
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
NEW COTTON BILL OUT.
Lever Futures Measure Favorably
Reported

Washington. - The Lever Cotton
Futures Bill, an amended duplicate of
the Cotton Futures Act. recently held
unconstitutional by Judge Hough in
the Federal Court at New York, was
ordered favorably reported to the
House by the Agriculture Committee.
The House will act upon it probably
within fortnight
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
Two THOUSAND STARVING.
Flood Sufferers Reported Dying For
Want OF Food.

New Orleans.-At least 1000 per-
sons, mostly negroes, are facing star
vation in the back country west of
Newellton, La, as result of the food,
and some actually are starving. eac-
cording to long distance telephone
message received here from Martin
Jacoby, mayor of Newellton. and
Julius solomon. town marshal.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25

that seams are on the diagonal. A
few skirts are cut with several cores
and the stripes matched in points at
the seams. In spite of the prevalent
fullness many of these skirts are
smooth fitting about the hips. cut on .
circular pattern that gives them am
pie width at the bottom and full rip
pie below the hips.
The skirt shown above is made Of
q light weight woolen cloth in gray
with white cross bar. The seam down
the front is cut on the diagonal with
bars carefully matched. Fullness is
introduced at each side by two plaits
and at the back by triple boxplait.
The double belt and the facing at the
bottom are of the same material as
the skirt.
These skirts are worn with short
belted coats in plain color and with
silk or lingerie blouses.
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The midland journal., 1916-02-25
c. T. MARYE RESIGNS.
ambassador To Russia May Be Sue.
ceeded BY D. r. Francis.

Washington.-David r. Francis, of
St Louis. former Secretary of the In
terror and former Governor of Mis-
souri,, is understood to be under seri-
Gus consideration for appointment as
Ambassador to Russia to succeed Geo.
T. Marye. It is not known whether he
win accept the post If it is offered to
him.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
opens Asia Minor To Russians.

Paris.-The capture of Erzerum has
placed Asia Minor at the mercy of the
Russians. in the opinion of French
military experts. The Russians vic
tory at Erzerum is called the most inn
portant since the French success in
Champagne last year.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
EplToR GETS LIFE SENTENCE.
Killed Editor OF Competing Paper
In Dispute.

Purvis. Miss.--Dr. Samuel e. Rees,
editor Of a weekly newspaper here.
was found guilty Of the murder Of
Wiley A. Blackburn, editor of COM
peting paper. last October and was
sentenced to life Imprisonment. Black
barn was killed In the courthouse after
. dispute with Rees over bids for
prlnting.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
BANDITS KILL 20 RANcHERs.
AAaltreat All Females over 10 Years,
El Paso Hears.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Twenty Mexican
ranchers in the State of Rurango were
killed by band Of 400 bandits that
appeared at Rancho San Juan Feb
ruary l. according to messenger that
reached here bearing messages from
an American to local mining men.
The messenger stated that the
bandits marched to the Siero Prieto
district and were not molested by
small Carranza forces at Santa Bar
bara and Parral.
These advices reported that each
ranch en- route was looted and females
over 10 years old were maltreated,
their male relatives being forced wit
nesses.
The midland journal., 1916-02-25
THEATRE FALLS; 10 DIE.
Numerous Others Injured In Collapse
OF Opera House.

Mexia, Texas.-Ten persons were
killed here in the collapse of the Opera
House building. which was followed by
= gas explosion and fire that for a
time threatened the business section
Of the town. Numerous persons were
injured.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-24
A Test Of Youth.

You often see a woman at the mar
ket pinching the end Of chickens
breastbone to find out how tender-in
other words, how young-the fowl is.
Oddly enough, the same test with hui
man beings is one Of the most reliable
known. If in advanced life the lower
end Of your breastbone feels elastic
when pushed inward, you may assume
that no important changes have yet
taken place in your arteries or other
wise in your anatomical makeup.
The human breastbone is shaped like
an ancient Roman sword. and the up
per part of it is like the sword handle.
Its point is piece Of cartilage, which
anatomists call the "xiphoid' cartilage.
The early hardening and stiffening of
it indicate that the changes that ac-
company old age have prematurely be-
gun.-Youth's Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-04-24
Initiative and Resolution.

Every young man should adopt the
I. and r. in his life. That means tni-
tiative and resolution. That is, orig
mate something: think up something
to do in the world. Don't depend upon
others to initiate for you. The world
owes no man living. Every one owes
the world life.
Then there is resolution. That's
mans virtue. 1t is a mans soul put
in action. This sounds like sentiment,
but it Is solid fact. Half of the social
and industrial disasters we experience
today in politics, education, commerce
and industry is because we practice IL
resolution and dependence. We will
never settle our social and industrial
troubles that way. We must think Of
something else to do. something We
can resort to in case of misfortune and
disaster. A man should save his earn
ings and invest them in land, in mine.
in shop In store-something on the out
side to take up in times Of emergency.
Ohio State Journal.