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Value Of Farm Animals
in United States Placed
!. ..:..:. >. at $1,000, $4,000

department agrieultgres annTal es-
o l. shows 2988OOO milk
of 81 cent over iSla no $90Oo @ 9th
ssoo0O swine increase S per cent
21166000 oneenth
4565O0 Of s The total value
Of perc
partly demand
fol noun for
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19
500 FOR
ACCOMMODATIONS

Owing to the fact that the many
hotels in the city are filled to over
flowing, the Fargo Commercial
club has taken a census of the
available rooms in the city and
will assist those who are unable to
obtain accommodations at local
hotels in securing rooms else
where. An attendant has been
placed in charge of this room de-
partment and by visiting the Com
mercial club headquarters at the
auditorium or phoning 500, con-
vention visitors will be put in
touch with accommodations for
their stay.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19

PRICE !. !.
. GOES TO !. !.
THE Pen
:. FOR Life
., -m

Minneapolis, Jan. 19.-Frederick
Price. convicted Saturday of murder
ing his third wife, Mary F,ridley Price.
was sentenced to life imprisonment at
hard labor by Judge Daniel Fish, in
district court. Counsel for Price said
there would be no motion for a new
trial, now and it is doubtful if a stay
of execution of sentence will be asked,
as the counsel plans ITO devote some
time to investigation ofrnewIy discov-
cred evidence before trying for a new
trial. e ~stEf = $3.50 ss.as-
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formally withdrew his name from the
North Dakota field at a meeting OF
the progressive republicans in con-
gress at Washington last Saturday
evening. At that time Senator Cum
minis stated that in the interests OF
harmony, he would not contest the
North Dakota field, if Senator La
Foilette's name was presented here.
There was short meeting OF the
league this morning but. as the COM
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19
Lari1nore Farmer Gives
Straight From Shoulder 4
Talk On Livestock Today

mittees were not yet. ready to report
adjournment was taken until this af-
ternoon. 4...- .--~;s : 49,
Besides the committees announced
by The Forum yesterday the follow
ing were named: Committee on nom.
nations: H. c. Harty, A. w, Fowler,
d. ". Brennan, Aug; Johnson, and
{ Theo.l Ka!dore. -. s....-. ,..s.
Committee on finance: Aug. - e.
Johnson, =. D. ". Brennan, William
LANCER and H, n. Tucker ...',., ,......
All committees were expected to re-
port at the session this afternoon. 81.
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THAT senator r. M. LaFollette Of Wis
consin will be officially endorsed, as.
the progressive candidate to be placed
s,efore fh voters at the June pref
erential primaries, at the session OF
the Progressive Republican league in
tarnoof,. was conceded at noon today.
Ag g. matter OF fact as will be seen
nv the special to The Forum from
Washington today. Senator Cumnins
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19
Toilette Will Get
Endorsement Of N. D.
Progressive Republicans
PRocREsslvEs OF NATION PLAN

Forums Washington Correspondent)
Is that
OF
.ss
Senator Cummns would
permitted
strength
working be perfected
progressive Chicago
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19

The corn show this year has been
participated in by over 100 farmers,
most of whom make a speciality of
seed corn raising, from the different
counties of the state. In making the
entries the. state has been divided into
two sections, the northern and the
southern. The. following counties COM
prise the northern section: Pembina.
Cavalier, Towner, Walsh, Ramsey,
Benson, Grand Forks. Nelson, Eddy,
Foster, Rolette, Bottineau, Divide,
(T1ntinnaS ~, oN
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19
Pure Seed Boosters
Of N. D. in Biggest
Contest in History

at the auditorium auction sale of the best
northwest will held under the direction OF h. L
Boley seed commissioner of North Dakota The seed wiz be sold
bidders Of samples taken
annual contest Of the state improved seed association
promoting the contest which is on this week at the
auditorium.
obtain this excellent seed for next years
crop.
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In the interests of better seed for
The farmers OF the state the North
Dakota Improved Seed Growers as
ISOLATION is holding its fourth annual
This feature 1of. the Tri- State Grain
Growers convention. which is under
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19

the supervision of State Seed Com
missioner H. L. Boliey, also secretary
and treasurer of the North Dakota
Agricultural college. is one Of the
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Continued on Page ~
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Continued on Page 81
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1916-01-19
Sweden Bitter Against
British--King Urges
Vigorous Measures
for National Defense

London The Potken of Copenhagen quoted by The
Tsesrsph that anxiety has been
parliament King Gustav urged vigorous preparation Of
belgerens
rights. Stock
British
the Swedish Am
steamship Stockholm New York Stockholm.
Of the British authorities criticized sharply by The
Swedish which the
anything like
relations between Sweden
tions than N rupture
6rantng, Swedish
chamber recently allied quoted
decisive action
late in Sweden
complications
King in his speech the throne
relations Of
with foreisn the correspondent adds Special nterPsa
ions on affairs
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Continued on Page Thirteen.
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w EATH n n

Unsettled tonight and
Somewhat colder Tuesday.
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Reqaars' Paradise

In China begging is in the nature q.
an art. and the various sorts OF sun.
plicants have been classified untY
now 1t is known that there are ~
least thirty classes of travelling mendi.
cants.
The passenger boats know them
and do not attempt to collect passas :
money. for they sleep on the Oman
deck. and. curiously enough, nav for
whatever rice they require. Th,. IA.
ing the case, rather than have ano
trouble with them and gain their
enmity. the boatmen allow them free
passage.
When they reach the city thew nut
up at the beggar hotel near sae R,v
Pagoda and let the beggar hnadman
know OF their arrival Soon the reeu.
lar allowance is forthcoming and tha
man spenGl few days in pursuit ~
pleasure and then moves on 10 an
other place to repeat the sa,ae pro.
ceeding
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ONLY SURE CURE FOR COLDS
London Newspaper Asserts That Evil
Must Be Fought With Practically
Its Own Weapons.

Doctor Johnson. knowing nothing
of microbes, thought he had crushed
the story of the cold that strangers
bring to St Kilda by asking: How
can there be physical effect with.
out physical cause?" Then he pro-
ceeded to make merry The arrival
Of ship full of strangers. he laugh
ingly supposed, would kill the inhab.
itants of the island; for if one
stranger gives them one cold. two
strangers must give them two colds.
and SO in proportion" In vain did be.
levers in the story argue that it was
annually proved upon the arrival Of
the owners steward, which always re-.
suited in cold for all the islanders.
The steward" replied johnson. "al.
ways comes to demand something
from them; and so they fan a-cough.
ing"
The proper cure for a cold. which
always seems TO have bafled the doc.
tors, is-cold-on the prineinle ~
homeopathy. The only sailors in the
Crimean days who ESCAPED sore
threats were those who could not ger
mufflers. The members of the Scott
expedition never got a cold unti
they had left the frozen Antarctic and
reached civilization. We should %.
tablish the refrigerating chamber az
antiphon to the Turkish bath for cure
OF colds.-London Chronicle.
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FRUIT LAXATIVE
FOR SICK CHILD
california Syrup Of Figs can't
harm tender stomach,
liver and bowels.

Every mother realizes, after giving
her children California Syrup OF
Figs" that this is their ideal laxative,
because they love its pleasant taste
and it thoroughly cleanses the tender
little stomach, liver and bowels with
out gripping.
When cross, irritable, feyerish, or
breath is bad, stomach sour, look at
the tongue, mother! If coated, give a
teaspoonful of this harmless fruit
laxative and in few hours all the
foul, constipated waste, sour bile and
undigested food passes out of the bow
els, and you have well, playful child
again. When its little system is full
OF cold, throat sore, has stomach-ache.
diarrhoea, indigestion, colic-remem-
Der, a good inside cleaning" should
always be the first treatment given.
Millions of mothers keep California
Syrup of Figs" handy; they know a
teaspoonful today saves sick child
tomorrow. Ask at the store for a So
cent bottle of California Syrup Of
Figs" which has directions for babies.
children of all ages and grown-ups
printed on the bottle. Adv.
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Ghep[D MIST
a LAI[ OF CIVIL STRIFE Y.
* RANDALL PARRISH y
6r~C.DpHODES

IKE you any too we'll, Raymond; [
know your treachery."
u did nothing against YOU" he pro-
tested, wriggling about to gain glimpse
o. my face. Il had no authority
hero"
No, but you had influence, and used
II against me, got the story straight
enough, and can guess the reason.
SIT back straighter: there, reckon
that will hold"
! stood off and looked at the two
or them, surprised at the ease with
which ! had accomplished the result,
but entirely at sea as to my next move
ment, No plan, no hopeful possibility.
occurred to me; | could but stare va
cantly at my two prisoners, and about
at the walls of the room. Raymond
was jammed back into one corner
farthest from the door, his face white,
every bit of nerve gone. and red
welt showing where my grip had con.
tracted the flesh. The fellow actually
looked pitiful he was so completely
cowed. But Pickney was of a differ
ent kidney He sat glaring angrily
at me across the table, with face red
as the rising sun, straining at the
tough leather. his lips muttering in
coherent threats OF vengeance
TN get you yet, you id rascal"
! heard him growl, land stretch your
neck without any trial"
And I'll gag that mouth OF yours"
answered "and keep 1t still for
awhile. oh, yes, you'll open up, my
man! | know trick that will make
you bite the tighter pull the cord.
How about you, lieutenant? Would
you like dose Of the same medicine?"
! stepped across to him, strip OF
cloth In my hand, but just at that In
slant the latch of the door ratified as
though a hand without gripped 1t.
had barely time in which to leap back
against the wall, hidden from view.
when the door opened inward. All
saw was the glimpse of mans hand
and sleeve. The fellow must have
perceived nothing to alarm him, for
he merely held the door ajar.
"A lady to see the colonel" he an
nounced briefly. Just step in, miss"
saw her advance two steps, and
then stop motionless, with halfsup.
pressed cry of surprise. The sentry
could not have heard the slight ex-
elamation. for he closed the door, the
The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1916-01-14

mol" could not keep the Joyous
note out OF my voice. You mean"
Merely that came here seeking
your release, or rather to urge that
you be given trial at Charleston. 1t
is scarcely likely under all conditions
that ] win prevent your escape, or at
tempt to do so. You saved me from
fate worse than death. and were cap
tured while endeavoring to serve me.
Surely you did not suppose | Rad
forgotten? You received my mes
gage?"
Yes and was most thankful for 1t.
confess had doubted before"
Il read your thoughts In your face;
that was one reason why wished to
reassuro you. could not be migrate
ful." She glanced across the room,
and began again as though anxious to
get upon another topic. II request
ed Lieutenant Raymond to intercede
In your behalf, and he pledged me his
word to do SO. Less than an hour
ago learned he was exerting his in
iluence with Colonel Pickney against
my wishes. determined to come
here in person and learn the truth.
Have you any explanation, Lieutenant
Raymond?o
The fellow is self-confessed spy"
he asserted hoarsely. There was
nothing ! could say to save him"
Lieutenant, | made no request that
you would interpose to save this man
from his just fate under military law.
MY father was soldier, and know
a soldiers duty. All asked was that
he be sent to Charleston. to the head
quarters of this department, where he
could have an impartial trial If you
had so advised Colonel Pickney, that
would have been done. He would have
gladly shifted the responsibility else.
where. Now the full burden of deci-
sion falls on me. / must choose be-
tween two duties-my loyalty to the
Union or to my husband"
Raymond certainly was no more
startled than at this avowal, per
haps less so, for although the words
choked in his throat, he managed to
give them utterance.
Your husband Good God! Do
you mean to say you are married to
this fellow?"
Il not only mean it," she said calm
ly, but | have the proof with me.
tell you the fact merely to justify my
action, for | intend to save him If /
can. wish Colonel Pickney to know
why do this-what conditions justify
me in so rebellious a course This
man does not deserve death; he was
captured while defending me from in
suit. and he is my husband. | should
be unworthy the name of woman if /
did not aid his escape"
She turned to me, her eyes eager.
Tom, you must do just as say"
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.- CCNoS11c1Yy
Acl7sSxIl1c ECO
sYNoesla.

lAf~a~
Confederate Sergeant wyatt Il cent
~ n spy 10 his native county on the
Green Briar, He meets a muuntaneer
Enamed lem Taylor At a house beyond
Hot springs they meet Major HARDWOOD,
Taylor murders HARDWOOD and escapes.
wyatt changes to ". 3 uniform, escapes
~ the Green Brlar country and goes %
hnrwood'a home. where he finds Norecn
HarwuOd. He Introduces himself as Lieu
tenant Raymond PArson Nichols comes
confess that ne has been sent In advance
q Anne Cowan. who proposes TO marry
NoreeA az once. aud so quiet title 10 the
land IN dispute between the CowhnA and
NoreeDs dead father Anse Eowan and
MS Eang arrive. Wyatt tells Nureen who
~ II They force The preacher 20 silence.
Lnahle 10 escape while the gang Is on
the nfst nOor ana around the house.
wyatt proposes 20 marry Noreen and
protect her from C0wan. She accepts and
wyatt forces the preacher to marry
theH- Cowan'B gang Is driven of by
hedefAi troops. one Of whose officers Is
the real Lieutenant Raymond. Wyatt Is
trapped. though Noreen attempts 20 de-
Lend MN. Wyatt Is taken 10 Lewishurg
lor thal AS spy, The camp comman-
hant ana Captain Fox visit Wyatt In his
ssh " the courthouse basement. He re-
ana nSea his boyhood's knowledge OF the
building 20 escape 10 the attic and thence
70 the sherin's office by means Of dis
USED old-fashioned chimney. He washes
en- the SCOT AID changes clothes ia the
deserted Mushroom. and reconnoiters
Tie surprises Raymond and the camp
eommandant.
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latch clicking sharply. Her eyes
opened wide. staring first at the
colonel. then at Raymond. so startled
az the discovery Of their predicament
as to be dazed took a step forward.
and the swift light of recognition
leaped into her eyes, as she leaned
forward to scan me more closely In
the dim light of the single lamp, /
could not tell could not be sure vet
thought the expression on her face
was one of relief. of rejoicing.
You'll" she exclaimed as though
not yet half convinced OF the truth.
You here--and freel what-what
have you done TO these menu"
! laughed lightly. so relieved by her
reception as 10 feel new man.
Merely turned the tables: this time
luck was on my side. and neither gen.
tleman seemed eager to prove a hero.
As you perceive. they are like lambs"
They hardly looked II. for II ever
murder glared unconcealed In the eyes
OF men. IL did then: but they we're
helpless to move or express them.
selves--at least the colonel was, al.
though he struggled fiercely The
younger officer made no attempt. his
thin lips drawn back in cruel snarl,
was certain there was a swift CLEAN
OF amusement in the girls eyes. but It
passed quickly as her glance again
met mine.
But you! Tell me; must under
stand In order to know what to do.
How did you come here2"
From the big chimney, had 40
suspicion this room was occupied. un
" ! came face TO face with these
men But they were more surprised
even than |. got the guns first, and
that ended It; but cannot hold you
up that way"
There is no necessity"
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WITNESS HAD GOOD MEMORY
Put one over on the Sarcastic Young
Lawyer.

The witness had finished his testi-
mony and had been turned over 10 the
opposing counsel for cross-examina.
lion.
you seem 10 remember even the
most trifiing "details Of this transac-
siou pretty we'll. considering that il
took place SIX months ago, remarked
the lawyer sarcasticaiiy.
Yes replied the witness. III have
q good memory
You say yon have, said the law
yer hut | propose to PUT this won.
defgni memory Of yours 10 q test can
sUn tell me what you were doing al
five minutes past s on the morning 81
December 3. i9iS7v
Yes, SIC" was the prompt answer
= was running 70 catch the St07
train
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Remembered Mothers reaeh.nos.

Mrs Atherton had tried 10 impress
upon her young son Eugene that he
sh0uld play only with good boys.
Harpers magazine describes the fol.
lowing unexpected result.
Mother" said Eugene. as he came
n enc day You don't want me 10
play with wicked boys. do you2
No. indeed. said the mother,
pleased that her son had remembered
her teachings.
Well. II one little boy kicks an.
other little boy. isn't Is wicked Tor
him 70 kick him back
Yes, indeed. Il is certainly wick
ed. vas the mothers reply,
Then don't play with Richard
Whitney any more, said Eugene:
sHes too wicked kicked him this
morning, and he kicked me back
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CHAPTER XIX.
The Lady Chooses.

She came across toward me, hel
back to the others, and spoke swiftly
yet in low voice which did not carry
to their ears.
There is only one way possible foi
you to pass out of this building and
through the camp safely. There are
guards everywhere, and the orders
ate very strict; but think we can &c
together know the countersign-
Captain Fox is officer of the day, and
trusted the with it, Tiff you only
had uniforml Where is the one YOU
wore?"
MY trip through the chimney left
that in rags" | answered, impressed
by her earnestness. and getting my
wits together.
She glanced about the walls of the
room, frown between her eyes
Then we must forage from the en-.
envy" with little, nervous laugh.
"You would never pass the sentry in
the corridor wearing that suit. You
viii have to take the Iieutenant's coat
and cap. Be quick about it--and-and
you need not be particularly gentle on
my account"
Nor on my own, either-Fox in
formed me of what he told YOU"
was not long about the job, nor
did Raymond make any resistance to
the exchange forced upon him. took
no chances. binding him with greater
care than before, and fitting a gag into
his mouth to silence any possible cry
for help. Noreen stood close to the
door. apparently listening for some
noise without, yet occasionally direct
ing her glance toward us anxiously.
Are you ready?" she asked in a low
whisper.
Yes; but tell me your plan. need
to know what character am to en-
act--Raymond?"
Not at first; not in the hall That
would be useless, as there is a light
burning. Listen" and she grasped my
sleeve in both hands in her eagerness
to explain. There is a sentry sta
toned outside this door--the coloners
orderly, ! presume. but fully armed.
and two others at the front entrance.
These are twenty or thirty feet away.
and out of sight from this door. am
not particularly afraid Of passing
them"
Its the fellow stationed here?"
Yes; he will be suspicious OF a
stranger coming out with me, for he
has seen everyone who came in"
There Is only one course to pur.
sue, then. We must trust to force.
and quick assault which will give
the fellow no time to raise an alarm.
You go out alone. leaving the door
ajar, and engage him in con-
versation. Did he appear to be genial
when you met him before2"
yes. rather eager TO talk--a young
man"
Good; then you can gain his atteu-
ton for moment Stand so that his
back will be to the door,"
You are not going to kill himY-
There will be no necessity: once
get my grip the affair will be over
you understand
Her lips we're firmly set. her eyes
gravely earnest. the light fell full
on her face | could not refrain from
touching her hand.
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ayou viii let me thank your


please do not speak of that-every
moment now means so much. YES
understand perfectly; shall go now +!
nodded. Drawing slightly back be-
hind the door, ! thrust both reyolyers
into the belt had retained; this was
TO be an affair of bare hands-swiit'
merciless, noiseless.
She grasped the latch, lifted heS
eyes to mine for bare instant, thep
stepped out into the hall, her lips smiI-
ing, as she paused a moment to glance
backward into the room.
Very we'll colonel; shall certainly
take her your message" she SAID
gayly. land / thank you so much"
Her fingers released the latch, leav-
ing the door standing ajar.
"Oh, sentry" she said pleasantly,
but with guarded voice, Il know 1t ID
perfectly ridiculous, but a strand OF
hair has become entangled in this
clasp. Would you kindly see il YOU
can free it?"
Certainly. miss"
| heard him set down his musket
against the wall. and step forward,
'On the other side" she suggested
IF you turn this way you will get the
benefit of the light; 1t is caught in
those crossed sabers, think.
She stepped back as | gripped him,
steadying the musket to keep it from
being Jared to the floor. A gasp, and
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Cure Of q Llsuer.

A young lady who lisped very bad
~ vas treated by a specialist and az.
ler diligent practice and the expendi-
tpFs OF some money learned 70 say
Sister sasies sewing shirts for sol
oilers
She repeated !, to her friends al 4
pirate rehearsal and waa congratu-
Rated upon her mastery performances.
Yeth,@ she said biushingly. hut Il
ith Truth and extheedingiy dlaiculf
remark 10 work into concentration
eihpethiaily when you eonthiasr that
1 have no thither Truths
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one convulsive effort to break loose;
but with the first jerk backward had
him off his feet, helpless, my arm cir
cling his throat, holding him in a wise.
I dragged him forward through the
door, and flung him to the floor face
downward.
Not a cry, son." commanded
sternly. I'll not shoot unless ] have
to- Hand me the rope cord in that
upper desk drawer, Noreen; yes,
that's 1t. Now, Jack. put your hands
behind you! Rather surprise party,
wasn't it,"
The fellow stared up at me, and
grinned.
you sure did put 1t over me that
time" he admitted, touch of genuine
admiration in his voice. who are
yer, may | ask?"
tTO BE CONTINUED.)
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He Got the as.

Little Tommy had very pretty sis
ter. Pretty sister had very devoted
adnirer One evening when the de-
voted admirer was sitting in the par
Tor waiting for sister TO appear he
was approach by little Tommy.
Say, Mr., Smith" rather pointedly
aueried the younsier. do you love
sister Jenny"
Why TOMMY" was the amazed
response Of the biushlng Mr.. Smith.
Why do You ask me question like
that9'
because" was the quick rejninder
Of the yoangster, she said last night
that she would give SIS to know. and
] need the money"