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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15

this year by the churches Of Grand
Forks district. This amount is ex-
elusive of what has been applied on
church debts, expended on improve
ments and subscribed toward the sup
erannuate endowment fund.
Material improvements and Debt
Paying.
At Aneta upward of $500 has been
spent for Improvements and $500 ap-
piled on Indebtedness. There re-
mains debt of 5000.
Bathgate has applied $500 on in
debtedness and Neche has paid $500.
At Bowesmont a $4,000 church is
nearing completion. In former years
crop reverses, removals and the divid-
ing Of the field by another denomi-
nation, has weakened our work.
Owing to excessive rains the crops
are short this year. Our people hope
however to meet all financial obliga-
tions and in the near future be found
again in the front rank.
Cavalier circuit has lost heavily
this year by removals. Excessive
rain fall and destructive hail storm
has left our people with less to give
than had been anticipated. We are
pleased that notwithstanding tinan-
cial reverses the last dollar of in
debtedness against our property has
been paid.
Crystal has expended .--- on par
sonage improvement and reduced the
church Indebtedness.
Our church property at Drayton is
in excellent condition. The debt is
practically provided for by subscrip-
ton. While the church has lost
heavily by removals there remains
loyal membership.
The Indebtedness of Bethany
church on Devils Lakes circuit has
been greatly reduced. A. tornado did
considerable damage to our property
but fortunately we were protected by
insurance. Our need at Devils Lake
is a new church. The time has come
when we must have suitable house
of worship in that growing city. To-
ward this end the pastor is untiring
ly devoting his energies.
At Edmore the outlook is encour-
aging. During the year 5000 has been
applied on Indebtedness and 500 on
improvements.
Oakville church on Emerado circuit
has ordered pews and are planning to
have a well furnished church home.
Forest River has furnished the
church basement at a cost of $500
and paid all outstanding indebted
ness.
At our last conference Aneta cir
cult was divided and Finley appoint
ment was placed at the head of new
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
Whv He Was a Heathen.

Sir Arthur Fanshaw related an anus
ing story Of a Mohammedan servant
who when asked his religion replied:
BEG pardon. sar, I'm a heathen."
When asked by his master what he
meant by a heather the man answer
ed: ".
"Beg pardon, sar, a worshiper Ok
stocks and stones"
"Confound It," remarked the master.
II can't keep a man like that in mS
service"
To which came the immediate re-
joinder: ,y
'.T3eg pardon, sar, In your highness'
service no time to worship anythinge
London News. re2~-..~ b.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
Great Record Made at Langdon Where the Church and
Parsonage Had Been Destroyed by Tornado

circuit. The wisdom of this adjust
ment is evident. During the year q
$4,000 parsonage has been built and
the church is being enlarged and
beautihed at cost of $1,000.
Grafton has paid debt of 5000
During two years $1,000 has been
spent in Improving the church and
parsonage. Our property is now en-
tlrely free from debt The continued
loss in membership and financial sup
port by removals is our greatest
source of embarrassment.
Grand Forks church has paid a
floating Indebtedness of $4,000. Our
property is now entirely free from
debt. 1t is planned to make neces-
sary improvements which will cost
several thousand dollars. Bro. w. W.
Moore who has faithfully served the
church for three years has recently
been transferred to West Wisconsin
conference. During his passionate
$500 of Indebtedness has been paid.
His successor comes to his kingdom
at an opportune time.
At Grandtn our church has been
renovated at cost of SIvv. We have
two churches and parsonage on this
field. We regret that our people con-
tinue to move out and that the small
ness of our membership is such a
source of embarrassment.
Hamilton circuit has paid the par
sonage debt, and the church at Glass
ton has been renovated. Hail and
flood greatly crippled the finance of
this circuit.
Hannah circuit has had a good
year. Our church at Wales has been
completed, furnished and dedicated.
All financial obligations are covered
by good subscriptions. The church
cost $4,000 and has been completed
after struggle covering several
years. The pastor has carried the
enterprise on his heart and the vic
tory is due to his untiring efforts.
Our church property at Hansboro
is still burdened with debt. During
the year the parsonage Indebtedness
has been reduced. Plans are being
matured that will result in our being
able to meet all obligations
During the closing days of last con-
ference year our church at Hope
subscribed $4,000, this being the
amount necessary to wipe out all in
debtedness. Every dollar of this has
been paid and over $IvV has been ex-
pended on parsonage improvement.
On November g., -, we dedicat-
ed our church at Arthur, on Hunter
circuit. At the time of the dedica-
ton of the church the organization
had been effected less than eight
months. The total cost Of the prop
erty is about $4,000. OF this amount
S1,Uvv has been paid during the pres
ent conference year.
At Inkster and Johnstown we have
church buildings valued at $4,000.
Our membership is exceptionally
small. This is due to our people hav-
ing moved away. About $3.50 has
been spent on the improvement of our
property.
On Saturday evening, May 29th, a
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
with quick jerk Of his arm, trick
none Of the other boys cared to do.
Had Mania For Birds Eoqs.

with quick jerk Of his arm, trick
none of the other boys cared to do.
Had Mania For Birds Eggs.
"He had a mania for the collection of
birds eggs when we were about ten
or twelve years old, and he made as
One a collection as any ever saw. l
think he had about every kind of
egg that could be obtained in these
regions. That was before it was re-
garded as crime for boy to rob
birds nests. I made a collection, too.
but mine was not as good as Peary's,
for he had a natural aptitude for such
things. He was very observing Of
birds and animals In the woods and
made study Of them, which as boy
I have always thought was quite re
markable. 1t shows, If nothing more,
that from the earliest time he had a
decided INCLINATION for the pursuit of
the natural sciences, and since then he
has shown the world how well devel
oped this faculty was.
II was at Washington in 1884 rs
clerk in the lighthouse department,
ana remember very well the first
time called upon Peary there. He
was then d civil engineer In the navy
and had been for three years or more.
I don't just recall where bis room
was at the time. but when I went tc
see him I found him on the floor at
work upon something, asked him
what 1t was, and he said:~T am max
Ing sledge. ! have studied those Of
arctic explorers, and think can
make much better sled than any Of
those they have used t5 49,
''He then told me that he intended
TO 60 to the arctic regions and that
he was saving up his leaves OF alb
sence tor that purpose and intended
% take three or four months and
make an expedition to Greenland. I
Attempted 10 diacourage him. but he
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15

arctic explorers. / don't imagine that
he then had any idea that he would
be an explorer himself in those re-
gious or that he would one day come
home with the honor of having discov-
cred the north pole. but because this
volume once claimed the attention Of
Commander Peary and fixed his
thoughts upon such things prize it
highly.
/. Natural Leader as a Boy.
II think first remember Bert Peary
when we were about six years old. He
was then living with his mother at the
home Of Freeman #. Evans, in Pleas
antdale. Mrs. Peary and Mrs. Evans,
whom every one called Aunt Eliza
were great friends, and when Mrs.
Peary came to live at Cape Elizabeth
after her husbands death she very
soon made her home with Mrs. Evans.
"Bert Peary was at my home almost
as much as he was at his own. In
fact, as boys and young men our rela-
tons were almost as close as those Of
brothers, and believe know him as
well as ] would a brother 3fs $s.2 S..
&, tsWe went to school together for
many years, played together, and led
by him. for he was natural leader,
we roamed about all Of this country
near our homes, always seeking the
life in the open and the adventures
which boys seek. 1 recall especially
that he was very fond Of skating
That was sport which we both en-
joyed, and we passed many hours TO-
gether upon the ice in the winter time.
He was always daring, courageous and
energetic. From the earliest time It
seemed that Peary had an inclination
TO seek those things pertaining TO the
sciences or natural history. He made
collections Of snakes, which he knew
ail about, and often have seen him
catch them and .snap- of their heads
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
! E. MOORE OF THE GRAND FORKS DISTRICT
TELLS0F THE WORK DONE Under HIS CHARGE
tornado struck the town Of LangdOn
destroying upward of $150,000 worth
~ rro,,or+v E,ort,,noto1v h,,f fouy

tornado struck the town OF LangdOn
destroying upward of $15O,000 worth
! of property. Fortunately but few
lives were lost. Our church and par
sonage were completely destroyed
Less than 500 worth remained OF
buildings and furniture after the
storm had passed. The pastor, Bro
E. S. Benjamin, saw the tornado COM
ing and with his family sought refuge
in the cellar A few minutes later
he with his loved ones we're home
less. Within 4S hours after the dis
aster we had plans matured for rails.
ing funds to rebuild. An appeal was
made to the churches of the state
by circular letter. The promptness
of the appeal was equalled by the
promptness of the response. The
money thus raised was applied on the
purchase of a house and lot adjoin-
ing the church. This property is
valued at $4,000. Vouchers have been
sent to the pastors for all monies re-
ceived. I am glad to announce that
under the splendid leadership Of the
pastor supported by loyal official
board, a $500 church is nearing
completion. Bishop Mcintyre, who
has so heartily encouraged us in our
efforts to rebuild, plans to be with us
on Sabbath, November 28th, and ded-
icate our new church home. On be-
half of our congregation at Langdon
/ thank heartily all those pastors and
congregations who have given us
words of encouragement and fnan-
cial aid The citizens of Langdon, ir'
respective of creed, have aided us by
their gifts and words of cheer. 1t is
but fitting that here l bear testimony
the pastor. Brother BENJAMIN can
vassed for funds, purchased the
building materials, hired the work
men and toiled beside them. He has
superintended everything. He has
made possible new Methodist Epis-
copal church at the county seat of
Cavalier county.
Milton church has spent -,ovu in
improvements. The Sabbath school
is now provided with a primary room
and the young people of the church
have suitable ccomodations for their
social meetings. The church at Mott
vile, the country appointment, has
been painted and renovated.
The church at Osnabrock has met
the yearly payment due the board of
Home Missions and Church Exten-
sion This circuit will make credi-
table showing on benevolences.
Our church at Erie has been paint
ed and almost $3.50 has been spent in
making improvements.
The parsonage at Park River has
been painted at cost of 1925.
The Indebtedness on our property
at Petersburg has been reduced $500
The church at Rock Lake has been
renovated at a cost of 500. Pews
have been put in and $500 paid on old
Indebtedness.
At MELVILLE on Starkweather cir
cult, a church has been erected and
dedicated. The building is neatly
furnished and is valued at $500.
This is the first church erected in
the town.
A site for a church building has
been purchased at Sarles and we plan
to build next year.
At Concrete on Walhalla circuit a
$500 church is being erected. We
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
WHAT |NSP|REDPEARY
Reading DR.. Kane's Arctic :ExpIo-
rations, Says Boyhood Chum:
FIRED HIS EARLY IMAGINATION

Judge &c. Reynolds Pictures the Ex-
pIorer curled Up Before the Fire
place Devourins the Old Volume.
Natural Leader as Boy.
Judge Edward G. Reynolds of South
Portland, Me-, who is one OF Com
nander Peary's oldest and most init
mate friends, having been his compan-
ion in .boyhood, recently told about the
arctic explorers early life and what
led him to seek the north pole. He
said: - .aEEF j. RI y e..
II have at my house a copy Of DR..
games book on arctic exploration, pub
iished, I think, about 1855 or 1856.
which, / believe, was the first inspira-
ton Commander Robert q. Peary re-
ceived for exploration IN the arctic
regions. . 5zsy 3@Es ..,3 s n F4 rs
1T is even now, In the light Of all
we know and In these days OF fine IL
Illustrations and good printing, an ex-
cellent volume. The old woodcut pic
lures Of Eskimo huts and their sledges,
of the dog teams and the vessels stuck
in the Ice foes, are even now interest
ang to look upon, and ! can Just pic
ture to myself Bert Peary, ,as l have
always known him, curled up before
tho fireplace with this book ia his lap
and reading Of these remarkable en-
psr.cncea of almost the nrlt- among The
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15
- N. D. Methodist Conference -

meet, consequently, it is almost i'm
possible to secure pastors for our
churches after our session closes.
During the year have visited some
circuits six times and the majority
four times. l have given most at
tention where the need was greatest
In all my effort I-nave nad the hearty
support of my brethren. 1t has been
my joy to cooperate with them in
their plans for the extension of
Christ's Kingdom. We have had
some reverses but we have also had
some glorious victories. The record
is made and we leave it with Him
who looks back of our deeds and
judges according to the motives
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It is with pleasure that I record
my appreciation of my fellow workers
on Grand Forks district and render a
brief account of their achievements.
PASTORAL Changes.
During the year three changes were
made in the pastoral! relations.
George H. Richardson of Hansboro
requested and was released from the
pastorate because of sickness and
death in his wife's family. G.. w.
Cooper of Mayville was also released
on his own request. John W. Ken
sit of Walha1la was transferred to
Texas Conference.
At the close of our last conference
session, Pembina and Grandin cir
cults were left to be supplied. Some
months later H. H. Moore was ap-
pointed to Pembina and T. S. Brown
to Grandin.
Ministerial Support.
The advance in salaries has been
very small. The loss in membership
by removals makes it we'll nigh i'm
possible for the churches to do bet
ter than hold the salaries where they
have been for years. To do this
means most generous giving on the
part of the present membership. We
note with pleasure however that the
DEFICIENCIES. in salaries are less than
at any time in the history of the dis
trict.
Revival Services.
Revival meetings have been held
In nearly all of the churches on the
district In almost every instance
the pastor has been helped by neigh
boring pastors. The religious life of
communities has been quickened and
the membership of the church great
~ strengthened.
District Gatherings.
A ministerial association was held
at Grand Forks. 1t was well attend
ed and of great profit to the pastors.
A District Epworth League conven-
ton was held at Forest River. The
attendance was large and much en-.
thusiasm aroused throughout the
leagues of the district.
r..
BenevOlences.
From the pulpit and through the
distribution Of literature we have
urged the claims of the churches.
Our apportionments, for the various
benevolences approximate $500 per
member. This does not include the
amounts asked for education and fo1
the superannuate fund. Estimated
on the basis Of membership approx
imately ST per capita has been given
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1909-10-15

THREE IN PAsToRATEs DURING YEAR
-MANY DEBTS HAVE BEEN AID OFF AND IMPROVE
MENr CHURCH BUILDINGS - MAKES A PLEA FOR
BETTER DECORATION OF Gnu RICH GROUNDS WoMENs soc-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
HERE'S THE
REAL THING

A special meeting of the city
council was held at noon today
the real thing. 1t was the city
council of the 100000 club gridirOn
club. More business was trans
acted by it in IL minutes than the
real council has transacted in -
months. The Monroe street bridge
was ordered built of monumental
marble because BILLY" Cowles
wants to boost the price of his
"fiatiron' building. Bridges were
strung over the river from several
other points. The Northern Pacific,
which wanted to separate it's
grade, was run out of town. A
municipal lighting plant was or
dered and the w. w. P. confis-
Gated. The Graves street car lines
were all elevated.
That's going some. The public
will be admitted to one of these
sessions the night of January 1S
in the armory.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13

knew one King Schlatter, ''the di-
vine dealer" several years ago.
One day King Schlatter disappear
ed. A few days ago a man who
said he was King Schlatter bobbed
up in this city, suave, smiling and
declaring himself capable of cur
ing almost any ailment
With his majesty came one
Prince August, who, like the king,
was clad in flowing robes which
looked impressive even il they did
make cloud of dust everywhere
they went. They announced that
they had kingdom in one of the
South Pacific islands, also that
they were ready to cure free or
charge, although they were willing
to accept silver offering.
Now the news comes that an
other King Schlatter, also declar-
ing himself to be the only and
original, has appeared in Illinois.
But that fact has not troubled the
local King Schlatter. He is doing
business at the same old throne
in a local hotel
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
TO BUILD
TEMPLE

Final arrangements for the cree
ton of labor temple will be made
at the next meeting of the Spo-
kane Labor Temple association,
first Tuesday of February. A
meeting of the association, which
was attended by delegates from
nearly every labor union in the
city. was held in the large halls
at the Cooks and Kitchen Helpers
headquarters last night.
1t was shown by the financial
secretary's repart that the associa-
ton has balance of about $1,000,
after allowances are made for liza
bilities of $403.39. The trustees
have been instructed to get busy
on matters they now have before
attorneys and the old board was
requested to get everything in
shape that when the new board of
officers are installed, at the next
meeting, no time will be lost in
pounding everything into shape for
final preparations.
1t is expected that at the next
meeting delegates from every
union in the city, that is interest
ed in the building of a temple, will
be present.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
WOULD PUT MEN
TO SAVING WOOD

Perry Bartlett has a scheme to
furnish work for idle men. He
proposes that citizens who can af-
ford to lay in winter supply of
wood advance the money now to
purchase logs and haul them to
town.
Under city supervision idle men
could be put to work cutting it up.
Bartlett figures that the cost to
purchasers under this plan would
mean a saving in addition to help
ing out Industrial conditions. Bart
lett says he will furnish equipment
and boost the thing along If the
city will take hold of it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
STILL ANOTHER
BRIDGE SCHEME

The bridge schemes still come
in. The latest was filed with the
city clerk late yesterday and when
read to the city council last night
was referred to the committee of
the whole. More than 200 prop
erty owners living west of Monroe
street signified their desire for a
new bridge at Cannon street. This
would furnish a ready outlet far
Their west than Monroe, and save a
lot of travel. The site is ideal.
The bridge would reach from one
rocky bluff to the other. People
now must use the Monroe street
bridge, which means considerable
travel getting to it. One drawback
in connection with the scheme is
that the. North Coast railroad
tracks would be close to the north
end of the structure. Councilmen
gave the matter no discussion.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
useless expense in adjudication Of
personal injury suits.

useless expense in adjudication Of
personal injury suits. +
He also urges repeal of the pres
ent township government law,
arguing that confusion arising
from tests of the law already JUS
tify his previous contention tina,
the law should be reconstructed
to make 1t valid and practicable.
Other recommendations in brief
are:.
Creation of a state board of hor-
ticulture to serve without other
compensation than travelling ex-
penses. and salaried secretary.
State board of examiners to reg
ulate the. practice of eye doctoring.
Provision for the. election of
county fruit inspectors and game
wardens in order to legalize these
offices.
Law to protect purchasers of
mining stock and legitimate pro
moters from wildcat speculation.
Fire protection inspection of ho-
tells and theaters.
Legislative opposition to the I'M
restricted admission of oriental i'm
migration.
Building of two state infirmaries
to care for the extremely aged and
the senile.
Stricter regulations governing
the granting of divorces.
Close checks on all state Of
ficers collecting funds from the
various sources.
Provision for payment of the in
validated Cheney and Bellingham
normal school warrants.
appointment of state architect
with an Office at the capitol to
pass on all building matters.
Erection of separate institu-
ton for the criminal insane near
the Walla Walla prison. The COM
mission appointed under the
Graves law advised a farm near
the Medical Lake asylum.
The governor opposes discrimin-
alton against women in state en-
ployment.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-01-13
C|RL-BEAIER
AGAIN

Beaten over the head with gun
in the hands of brutal holdup
man. Elma Thompson, age 16,
staggered into her fathers house,
E424 Pacific avenue Monday night,
half carrying the body of her faint
ing sister.
Returning from a sleighing
party, Evelyn and Elma. Thomp-
son, aged Is and 16 years respect
lively, were just rounding the cor
ner at Pacific avenue and Sherman
street when two masked men leap
ed from a fence corner in front of
them. Without speaking a word,
other than to threaten the eldest
girl with death should she make
an cutlery, one of the men began
beating her over the head with the
butt Of a gun. Evelyn Thompson
started to run, but fell fainting
from fright. At this juncture, oc-
cupants of house on the corner
threw up the window blind to In
vestigate the commotion outside.
Both men were frightened from
the scene of their cowardly work
and with her head aching from her
wounds and with blood trickling
down her face, Elma Thompson
hastily assisted her sister to their
home, q half block away.
The girls are daughters OF
Nicholas Thompson, and are both
we'll known and respected. 1t was
stated by a member of the Thomp-
son family last night that no at
tempt was made by either of the
men to get either money or jew
elry from the girls. '-5