The Nonpartisan Leader Newspaper, February 24, 1916, Page 16

BIXTEEN Headquarters is not surprised that the League meetings continue to in- crease in interest, in attendance, in enthusiasm and-that new members are gathered in great numbers for we were confident what the better weath- er would bring forth. The reports that pour into the office show conclusively that the movement now sweeping this state is going to be complete, that it cannot be headed off and that it will accomplish its aim in face of any opposition that may arise. Not only is there every evidence of absolute confidence upon the part of the farmers in the sucess of the move- ment, but that confidence is spreadmg to businessmen, newspapermen an others who have been more or less skeptical in the past. The friendship shown by these people indicate that they are becom- ing convinced of the honest and sin- cere purposes of the League and 1its supporters. Those who predicted that the League would create a condition of class antagonism that would be dis- astrous have proven false prophets. Big Meeting at Hoople The meeting at Hoople was almost a record breaker. They came from near and far, high school dismissed and the students were there with pen- cil and pads and one man “thanked God” that he had lived to see the day. Two hundred and twenty-five people packed the hall, twelve new members were added and the formers were con- vinced that they had made a great step in the direction of justice for all. Two Hundred at Scranton At Scranton, enthusiasm, interest and determination were the marked characteristics of the meeting. Two hundred people packed the hall and four new members joined the League. Reeder Makes Showing Reeder made an excellent showing and the indications are that the farm- ers of that community are wide-awake and alive to the importance of the organization. There were two hun- dred present and eight new members secured. ’ A Good Bunch of Meetings The following meetings held the forepart of last week show up a good average, both in the matter of attend- ance and new members. Attendance New Members Crosby 100 1 Schafter 75 Kinsel Pleasant L'’ke 50 Total 545 30 Eleven New Members At Wimbledon the weather was favorable and the results excellent. Fully 200 farmers came to the meeting and went away confident and satisfied that the Nonpartisan League had come to stay and that it would do all and more than it had promised. Eleven new members joined. Most All Members The correspondent from Watford writes, “Good, live bunch here, nearly all already members, hence only two new ones; auction sale took part of our crowd and yet there were 125 . . present.” Blizzard at Rhame The report from Rhame says: “Our meeting here was small but enthusias- tic. A blizzard was in full swing just at meeting time and kept some away. About 45 were present and we took in two new members.” : Close to High Water Mark Fessenden did herself nobly. Farm- ers began pouring in early and con- tinued until the hall was packed to the doors and standing room was at a premium. The speeches were listen- ed to with the closest attention and frequently punctuated with ap%flause and other manifestations of ap- proval. More than 225 persons were present and 10 new members allied themselves with the organization. Three Good Meetings Cateau, Hettinger and Griffin struck a pood average. The first had a crowd of 50, two new members and one subscription. The second pro- duced a crowd of 75 and four new members, while the latter had 60 in attendance. One Hundred at Bucyrus Bueyrus had a food meeting, there being one hundred in attendance, lots of interest, confidence and enthusiasm and one new member gained. Good Time at Cathay One hundred e “’speakers. af ‘and sixty farmers. i -.gathveed: to ‘heat. .the t - ‘better THE NONPARTISAN LEADER State Is Stirred by Rousing Meetings Record Breaking Crowds Gather in Scores of Towns of the State to Hear Speakers of Nonpartisan League---Hun- Join the Great dreds of Farmers Seize Opportunity to Political Movement. Cathay and according to reports were well satisfied with the results. Twelve new members were taken into the League and everybody inspired with faith and confidence in the farmers’ movement. : A Near Record Breaker “At Grafton the meeting lasted one hour and forty minutes and the crowd wanted more. Enthusiasm s slow at first; but gradually increased and realize that this was only one of hundreds of such meetings that are being held throughout the state was an inspiration. 4 One hundred and fifty farmers and some local businessmen packed the hall to the doors. 1 off with an hour’s speech at which time a recess was taken during which 16 new members were taken into the organization. After the recess N. S. Randall and O. M. Thomason of the Dates for Future Meetings--Be Sure and Attend Them All Meetings at 1 p. m., except where otherwise noted. Below are given places and dates for future meetings of the‘ League, at which able speakers will talk. Every member of the League should be present at these meetings and bring with him his non-member neighbor; also their wives and fami- lies. If you want a meeting at your Eclman Thursday Feb. 24th Holmes i ’: :’ Sterling » Pk, 42 Goodrich ” ol Pingree ol 1 i Nome ” ” " Ellendale . n Maxbass Friday Feb. 26th Portland ' T ,'; ‘White Earth ” :: 2 Driscoll ” : ’: Vashti » ” % Chasely 2t :’ e Hastings by = s Monango ] Bantry Saturday Feb. 26th Fergus » ” L2 Blaisdell 2 Dawson of Dawson, 9 miles south, Liberty School 8 p. m. ” Bowden Woodworth Enderlin Kulm Gardena Honeyford Tappan Stanley Lostwood ~Heaton Mellville Mellville 6 miles southwest 8 p. m. Walker School ” Ft. Ransom, Berg school, 8 miles South = ” Overly Tuegday ng. 2'9’th Larimore : 3 Stanley 2 Crystal Springs . ” Dover Jamestown Ft. Ransom 2 Leonard Wednésday March 1st Colgate 22 7 it Sheldon - Menoken Finley St. John Elliott McVille Rolla 7 Granville % Sanish 2 Benedict i Verona Napoleon Sharon : 2 Perth 2 Deering ; 2 VanHook 2 Dogden 2% Braddock Monday March Hope . ” ” Bisbee o, Glenburn 2 DesLacs 2 _Parshall : » Orrin : ” » Thursday March 2nd ” »” ” ” ” ” ” Friday March ” ” ” nearest town let us know; also let’s have the names and addresses of those members who will arrange for meet- ings and distribute bills. The League pays all expenses of meetings. Address all communications on the subject of meetings to: Smkem' Bureau, Farmers Nonpartisan Fargo, N gue, Adrian Moffit Aneta i ” Cando 2 Lansford 9 Berthold v Ryder 2 Ryder, Blue Hill School, 8 p. m. ” ’,: Silva ! Tuesgay M‘g,rch ’,I'th Churches Ferry Kramer Palermo Douglas Harlow 2. Kathryn Thursday March ; Pekin 2 . Lakota s Omemee : ta X Lucca Friday March St. Anthony 2, H Kloten 2 2 Niagara Frid'a’ay Max;,ch Ru Wi]gdr{use ; o 4 Garrison H Baker « ” ” AliceR Satm’dt’a,y Margh Ft. Rice ”. ” ” ” McGregor Underwood Anamoose ‘Washburn Buffalo Killdeer Columbus Dunseith ” Esmond 2 Valley City > Forman 2 Wilton 2 Dunn Center -Wednesday ],\’Iar Regan : 2 Flaxton - Ralette Maddock Sanborn Cogswell Haliday Wm% Bowbells Wolford Oberon Spiritwood Oakes 2 Golden Valley Friday Mar. Tuttle » i ” » Mgnday L,{’ar. Tugsday Mar. Thursday Mar. » ” Kenmare : Thorne Sheyenne Guelph Beulah Robinson Foxholm Towner New Rockford Clementville Brampton e and ended in a grand climax. Fifteen new members were enrolled and one new subscription taken. ‘Some oppo- sition was manifested before the opening' of the meeting but no sign of it could be found after the meeting “closed.” Grafton was one of our best meetings,” says the report. Tower City a Winner Some of the Leader office force, just to sce with their own eyes, attended the meeti ty, on February 21. It was indeed an eye opener. Not that it was any at Tower City, Cass coun- - Leader staff occupied the floor for an-‘ other hour. The interest and enthus- * jasm started out high and never abat- ed to the end. Tower City and com- munity are solid for the League. . Bottineau One of the Best Bottineau Courant: In spite of the ':{)aa%her inclement: weather and very farmers attended the meeting’ of the Nonpartisan League held at the Grand theatre last. Friday afternoon. . a number of new members joined the - League at the close of the meetin; which aecording. to the- speaker. weas e A. E. Bowen led" ‘move out; laws, of League one of the most successful held in the state. : ; Smashes All Records - The record for new members was made at Arengard on February 17. The speaker was F. B. Wood and while the crowd was a little less than 200, yet 26 new members were added to the membership of the League. This smashes all previous records for new members taken in at any - one League meeting. - : Largest Ever Held The Fargo Forum correspondent from Fessenden reporting the meet- ing there to the Forum, says: “The Farmers’ Nonpartisan League meet- ing here Saturday afternoon was one of the largest winter farmer meetings ever held in this city. The court room, which was used for hall pur- poses, was crowded to capacity and the adjoining hall was used by those who could not gain admission to the main room. “Yesterday a meeting at Cathay, . this county, was held and the hall which usually accommodates public gatherings was far too small to take care of the farmers who turned out to hear the League speakers. . “Other big meetings were reported on the Soo this week at Carrington, Wimbledon and Lead, while a sixth one was held at the farmers’ hall north of Kensal.” REBUKS COUNTY AUDITOR Stockholders of De Lamere Equity Elevator Take eé&cition in Tax - ule : The stockholders of the Equity Elevator and Trading Co. at their an- nual meeting held at DeLamere, N. D., Feb. 12, 1916, adopted the follow- ing resolutions: ‘Whereas, The state board of equal- ization of North Dakota drew up a certain tax schedule, which if put into effect would have placed additional burdens upon the farmers of the state, while certain other lines of business, would have been taxed lighter, and - Whereas, The said board could not, in our opinion, have drawn up a sched- - ule that would produce statewide pro- test from the farmers and county of- . ficials,” without_ noticing the glaring disg:riminations against the farmers, an Whereas, The auditor of Sargent county, Mr. McPherson, has seen fit to use the influence of his office in shielding the said board of equaliza- tion and in criticizing that publica- tion known as the Nonpartisan Leader for exposing this outrage against the {;nners of North Dakota; therefore “it ! - Resolved, That we, the stockhold- ers of the Equity Elevator and Trad- ing Co. of DeLamere, N. D., in annual meeting assembled, do take this oc- casion and this means to express a reabuke to County Auditor McPher- son for this action, and to indorse and commend the Nonpartisan Leader for the service it has rendered the state by protesting, and thereby pro- tecting the. farmers against the in- * justice aimed at them; be it also Resolved, That a copy ' of these resolutions be sent to Auditor Mec- Pherson and one copy to each news- paper.in the county for publication. C. W. Warner, Vice President. B. J. Costain, Secretary. WANTS-TO HEAR FROM FARMER Wants to Hear From Farmers Editor'Nonpartisan Leader: I have noticed some articles in the Forum this winter about the use of narrow. tread sleds as against the wide tread. I would like to hear from farmers through the columns of your paper' as to what they think about it. Just now we -rare hauli grain and we notice that when the sled -gets off the track and one runner rops down a few inches in the soft snow our load tips over. Would not- a wide tread sled be better and if not, why not? The wide tread are used in many places to the exclusion - of the narrow tread and I have heard those who have used them say they were an advantage. Can we not hear from other farmers thtouil;c your paper. upon this matter—Subscriber. ; ; Will Stick to League = I havé been in Dakota six years and I find it is about time for some- thing to turn up or I will have to turn, T am no kicker, but T every ' “will stick to. the. ill se roads, more than two lundred s iheceasys andallleend you: the fee just as soon as I ‘can. ‘1 see.no reason why, .if the farmers one and all go ahead, why we can’t | have something to say about the Trusting to ‘be: able to. send % the mon 8. sucke! as ‘there is. a steal at