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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
2.OOO.OOOTons of Flax Straw

It is estimated that fully 100000
tons q flax straw are raised annual
" in this state; this straw is now
wasted or burned. Prof. Bolley, the
eminent expert on fax and fax fl
Der says, Much of which, in quality
and length for the production Of
fiber, far excels the average straw
from which the Russian peasant
makes the fiber which chiefly sup
plies the linen fabrics of the world
There is not the slightest doubt
about tue fiber producing quality of
North Dakota flax straw. 1t has
been Thoroughly tested with excellent
results.
The methods that are now used in
Ireland and other parts of Europe,
where linen fabrics are made, have
been employed for many years. The
process of extraction of the fiber
from the straw is known as retting.
There are two methods of retting
In general use, one, that of due retting
In common practice in Russia and the
other is to make suitable bundles of
the straw and submerge Them in a
running stream; both methods re-
quire about four months time to pre-
pare the straw for breaking and
scutching.
Modern science has made vast i'm
provements over this method and to-
day 1t is possible to produce fiber In
three hours, where formerly it took
four months.
There are several methods OF &C
complishing these results. The Unit
ed States Linen Flax Corporation
has secured patents on process, that
makes an excellent fiber from max
straw in three hours. The Flicker
tail Linen Mills Company have decid-
Cd to adopt their method, with this
object in Wow, have made arrange
ments to erect = mill In tie now town
OF Energy. TOWELS and other linen
products will be manufactured to sup
ply the North Dakota trade. This
industry will give employment to 500
people 1t good wages. E.
1t has been cause Of comment, the
useless waste Of Aax straw. that has
been going on for years. but no one
has come forward in q practical way
to save tho waste.
Prof. n. Bachelor of Fargo, has
made an exhaustive study Of the DOS
dbilities Of developing the linen in
dustry in this state; he is quoted ~
saying: Il look for important devel-
opments along the line Of manufac-
turing in this state, particularly in
the linen industry. know Of enter
prises now under way thu . will even
tally lead to the establishment Of
the linen industry permanently In
North Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
He DEN0UNCES BALLlNGER
CLAWS Witness Creates Scene at Con-
Qressional Investigation.

Washington, May S.-The cross-ex-
animation of Secretary Ballinger by
Attorney Louis D. Brandeis was pro-
ceeding with but momentary renewals
Of the frequent bitter clashes of the
previous day before the Ballinger-P Pin.
chot investigating committee when
there developed the most spectacular
incident of the hearing.
Horace T. Jones. q special agent of
the land once, who testified some
time ago in support Of Louis R. CLAWS,
arose In his place among the spec.
tators And announced In loud voice
that he did not believe q statement
made by Secretary Ballinger was true
and that he desired that . witness be
called to substantiate or deny what
Mr.. Ballinger had said.
The statement had to do with Jones'
ability a. an agent and was attributed
by Secretary Ballinger to Special
Agent e. w. Dixon.
When the commotion in the com.
mittee room following Jones' Interrupt
ton had subsidized Senator Root de-
manded that the witness be admon-
ished that repetition of his outburst
would subject him to punishment for
contempt,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
ROYALTY At THE STATION
King and Queen Of Norway First to
Greet RooseveltS. s,. 300.

Christiania, May 5.-Haakon VII,
king of Norway, and Quetn Maud were
the first to greet former President.
Roosevelt on his arrival here, going
to the railway station to meet him.
Colonel Roosevelt presented Mrs.
Roosevelt, Miss Ethel and Kermit and
the party then proceeded to the palace.
The streets Of Christiania we're
bright with decorations and almost
every one of the thousands Of people
on the streets wore an American flag.
The king and queen gave a dinner
at the palace in honor Of their Ameri.
can guests, which was attended by
more than 200 of the most eminent
personages in Norway.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
TO BUILD CONCRETE BRIDGE

Great Northern to Erect New 9true-
tuRe Over the Red River.
That the new 100000 station be-
ing erected ut Wahpeton by the Great
Northern 10 only the beginning Of
Improvements to be made there
and at Breckenridge, MINI. the com
ing summer 10 now evident.
Several ofncials visited Wahpeton
md after . thorough investigation ~
was decided to build concrete bridge
scssss the Red river to replace the
Cd wooden one and give the COMPANY
ample room to double track the line
between the two stations
Tho railroad improvements for the
two cities will probably aggregate
$50. 900. u
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Chicago Live Stock.

Chicago, May 9.-Cattle-Beeves,
$5.s0@S.50; Texas steers, $4.90@6.50;
Western steers, $5.00@7.O0; stockers
and feeders, $4.0O@6.70; cows and
heifers, $2.75@7.50; calves, $6.O0@S.-
Is. Hogs-Light, s9.20@9.47k; mixed,
$9.20@9.50; heavy, s9.20@9.5O; pigs.
$S.S0@9.35. Sheep-Native, s4.35@S.-
Is; yearlings. s7.400s.25; lambs. 81
25@9.10.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
New Trial Denied.

Peter 1ldvedson, although he ap.
Doaled to the supreme court, will have
to serve time in the county Jail for
violating the prohibition law In Minot.
A decision has been handed down by
that court denying his motion for .
new trial. 1ldvedson, according to the
courts findings, conducted the blind
pig in the basement Of his hotel in
Ninot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
lassi,sr GRANTED 4 New Trial.

leeeiise orantSd New Trial.
u. Thor Noeller OF Ninot, who va
osavicted Of performing . criminal op.,
Ggaejon; which resulted IN the death Of.
. young woman. Gina Lien, IN 70 hotel
q Ninot, has been granted . new trial
~ the state supreme court Noellsr
Vas sentenced to ten years imprison.
nent The new trial will probably be
held In the near future, az the states
attorney is ready to proceed with It.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
CONFESSION NOT BELIEVED
Note Acknowledging Murder Thought
by Officers to Be Ruse.

Note Acknowledging Murder Thought
by Officers to Be Ruse.
; Towner people do not believe the
supposed confession of "'John Hosen"
to the murder of Alfred Peterson seven
years ago. Carl Olson is serving a
life sentence for the crime, being con-
victed in 1905, and the evidence
against him was so strong and con-
elusive that the officials are slow to
believe he is not guilty.
Olson attempted recently to secure
q pardon, but was unsuccessful.
The general belief in McHenry
county is that the note, found in a coat
on the Missouri river bridge of the
Northern Pacific at Bismarck, was left
by friends Of Olson, who are attempt
ing to get him out of states prison.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
HIS CUP OF SADNESS FULL
Pastor Who Lost Two Children Also
Loses His Wife.

Loses His Wife.
Mrs. Albert Hid, wife of a German
minister who arrived in Bismarck
. couple of weeks or more ago with
his family on their way to Washburn
from ROCKFORD, Colo, and who lost
two OF his children from diphtheria
the second day after his arrival, died
at the detention hospital in Bismarck
of pneumonia, following diphtheria.
Hid had gone to Washburn, where
he had secured the pastorate of the
German church. He, is left with one
child, six-weeks-old baby, who is
being taken care Of by friends at
Washburn. .-
The remains of Mrs. Hid were in
tered by order of the county health
officers few hours after her death
occurred.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Fifteen KILLED; MANY HURT
Explosion in Powder Plant Near Hull,
Quebec.

Ottawa, Ont, May AN explosion
which wrecked the plant of the Gener-
al Explosives Company of Canada, sit
uated mile from Hull, Quebec, and
four miles from this city, killed fifteen
persons and seriously injured fifty
others. The force of the explosion
was terrific. The country for miles
around was laid waste and many
small dwellings in the city of F.SH
on the side nearest the scene of the
explosion were fattened to the ground.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Convicted Of Killing pauahter.,

Chicago, May S.-William Muetsch.
an aged wagon manufacturer, was
found guilty of having murdered his
two young daughters and was SEN
fenced to be hanged. The verdict is
the first Of its kind in Cook county in
q number of years.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, May 9.-Wheat-May,
$1.105s; July, $1.1OA; Sept, $1.01h.
On track-No. 1 hard, $1.14; No. l
Northern, s1.12@1.13k; No. 2 North
ern, $1.11@1.12h; No. Northern.
$1.O9@1.10h. -.;- . :.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
St. Paul Live Stock.

st Paul, May 9.-Cattle- to
choice steers, $6.50@7.50; fair to good,
$6.25@6.50; good to choice cows and
heifers, 100000; veals, $6.O0@7.25.
Hogs-$9.O0@92O. Sheep-Wethers.
$7.25@7.4O; yearlings, $s.00@S.25;
spring lambs, $8.50@8.75. .
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12

DuIldines fer Mandan and WIIilston.
The omnibus public building bill,
which will b reported to the house
- soon - the Administration meas.
ures are out Of the way, will contain
authorization for the erection OF pub
Nc buildings in Williston and Mandan.
At the request Of Representatives Han.
- and Gronna the bill will provide an
aDprspsiss1sas OF 800. 900 for the Will
lseoa public building, and 37S,e0 fof
~ proposed building ut Hsndaa.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Falling woodpiIe KIN. child.

Climbing on top Of a pile Of wood
her father was stacking, four-year-old
Josephine Trosdal of Jessie met an
almost instant death, several pieces
becoming dislodged and throwing her
to the ground, where other heavy
pieces of wood struck her. A fracture
of the skull was the direct cause cf
death.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Town Swept by Fire.

The bank, two general stores,
drug store and a part of the lumber,
yard were destroyed at Co,e tt-%gy.
bcr. The fire was burning feree,y 1t
the time it was discovered ana nc ole
seems to know the origin of the blaze.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
ENDS HIS LIFE IN JAIL

Former Minnesota Editor Commits
Suicide.
Hanging to strip of canvas over
the bars of, his cell, P. A. Kroskus, a
prisoner in Jail at jamestown, COM
mitted suicide. His improvised gal
lows were so imperfect that when he
was found his knees were bent, show
ing that strangulation would have
been impossible had he stood squarely
on his feet. a
He was forty-three years old and is
said to have formerly been editor of a
paper at Glenwood, MINI. He was
sent to the county Jail April 8 for
soliciting liquor orders. e.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago. May 9.-Wheat-Afay. Il.
1l.N; July, $1.o4; Sept, $1.019i Oh
ok. Corn-May, 61hc; July, 62alc;
Sept, 63hc. Oats-May, 42@A2hc:
July, 40h @404Ac; Sept. $3.50. Pork
July, $22.621k: Sept. $22.67h. But
ter-Creameries, 23@27c; diaries, %
@26c. Eggs-16@19c. Poultry-Tur-
keys, 15c; chickens, 15kc.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, May 9.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.12A; No.
I Northern. $1.12A; No. 2 Northern.
11.iO1<; May, $1.12k; July, $1.12;
Sept, f1.02. Flax-On track. In stol .,
% arrive and May, $2.35; July, &3.32;
0opt., $1.7sh: Oct, $1.s7.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1910-05-12
SERVICE FOR BATTLEsnIP

Commission Selects Design for the
North Dakota.
At meeting of the North Dakota
silver service commission at Hillsboro
designs embodying the buffalo head
- the principal feature, and with
sheaves of wheat and the wild rose
included, were ordered.
North Dakota will attempt to pre-
sent the finest silver service given
any Of the, United States battleships.
The next commission meeting is at
Ninot June l.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26
IN THE THEATRES ]
POLl'S

Manager Poli is always doing the unexpected and now he comes forward following the big Thanksgiving week bill with the announcement that for next week he will provide a bill with To less than three positive headline acts on it and when the word head line' is used in this connection it is used in it's most literal sense for each act of the three is headlined in every theatre in which it appears and New York and Chicago are not excepted from the list. One can readily see therefore that 8 splendid weeks en- tertainment is in store for patrons the coming week and the superiority of the Poli brand of vaudeville over all others is once more fittingly attested.
 The first of the headline acts will be Our Boys in Blue, the greatest mili- tary production ever staged for vaude- vile and the act that went to Eng land last season and made even the blase Britishers applaud it which is some praise for it is genuinely Amer ican the seventeen soldier boys who appear in the act being the pick of the United States Regular Army.
 They go through a series of military maneuvreS which even SurpaSS the work of the pet West Point cadets and the production is splendidly stag ed the finale of the act with the sol- diers in a daring series of wall seal inc feats never failing to arouse the greatest of applause. The act comes here direct from MT. Polls New Ha- ven there where it headlined the big Anniversary Week bill. The second headline act on the bill is that of Will liam H. MacaIt and Ethlynne Brad ford in their tabloid comedy drama,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26
day, December 2

work of minute for him to jog them down on his cuff.
 The new song which came to him in such a novel manner he has nam cd I'll Miss You Grille Mine" It has a swell swing and words that tickle and please the tongue.
 That is the song that is going to prove one of the biggest hits of Ed ward J. Madigan's big musical com- edy, "At Belmont" to be presented in Jackson's theatre on Dec. F and B.
 The entire chorus will sing that song and the entire audience will be whist ling and singing the catchy chorus. Mir. Finklestone is musical director Of the show and everything will be run with whirl and snap that will please. Rehearsals under the direc- tion of MT. Mad gan, who plays the leading role. Musical Director Finkle- stone and James Mahoney, the author of the book, are rapidly rounding the big show into shape.
 One of Director Finklestone's most difficult tasks in the rehearsaIs has been the timeing of the music for Miss Dorls ska Chaffee and Miss Ethel Carr who will feature in the Danza DeLeor from the Ballet of Giaconda. With these girls in the ballet, all from Bridgeport and all under If years, are Misses Alice Thompson, Mildred Celly, Marion Cooney and Jennie Hanley. "At Belmont will show for two nights. Dec. F and 13. The sale of seats will start five days in advance.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26
Iandsn1an ana sailor.

To the landsman the sea must al- ways possess dangers that to the sailor appear only as casual phenomena upon which to exercise his skill. The pray CT book has special petition for the safety of those who go down to the sea in ships. and every one who ven- lures to leave the shore goes forth with a consciousness of awe at his own daring. Yet in the intricate com plexity of modern civilization safety on land and safety at sea have walked by no means with equal step. Every morning brings us some story of death or accident on land. while the great passenger ships come and go in monot- onous regularity. bringing no reports more stirring than those of high seas that have kept them from making new records. With the present madness for speed and its attendant reckless ness our streets demand constant alertness if one would cross them with safety. Speed at sea has come through larger and more stoutly constructed ships. So the familiar old story of the sailorman at sea in storm who. se- rene in his consciousness of ample sea room. piousiy ejaculated. God help the poor folks ashore tonightv' is not wholly fantastic.-L Frank Tooker in. Century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26
TWO SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTIONS
 COMING TO JACkSON'S NEXT WEEK

Mir. Henry B. Harris policy of pre- sented none but the choicest of thea trical offerings could not be better exemplified than by the announce ment of the two attractions that will be seen at Jackson's Theatre next week, Seven Days on Friday eveu- ing, and 'The Arcadians,' Saturday matinee and evening. Seven days" for instance, is regarded as one of the most famous light comedies that has been produced in the past 20 years and comes to Bridgeport prac- tically direct from a record-breaking run of over 400 nights at the Astor Theatre, New York. An engagement of this success is earnestly desired in every theatrical community in this country, and the season would not be complete without it. The cast which will be seen in the coming presentation of the play is the same which has appeared in the play dur ing the long run at the Astor Thea tre.
 In ''The Arcadians" which MT. Charles Frohman will send to this city for a matinee and night per formance, Saturday, December 3rd, Bridgeport playgoers will have their first opportunity of seeing what has been considered to be the greatest of all last seasons splendid crop of musical comedy plays, and which al- so has to its credit the record of a years run at the Knickerbocker and New York theatres, New York. Un- like many other so-called musical successes which depend upon one song, incident or comedy situation for the audiences favor, ''The Arcadians'' comments itself in all departments, charming music, clever light comedy. a delightful story, excellent scenic production, wealth of beautiful costumes, and last and most import ant of all a competent presenting company. The cast which will be seen here Is exactly the same as ap- peared in the recent engagement at the New York theatre. A splendid patronage is expected for the three performances of these plays.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26
PORTUGAL NOT RECOGNIZED
 AS REPUBLIC
Especial from United PreSs.)


 Washington, Nov. 26.-There is question, "Why doesn't the United States, the greatest republic in the world, aid the struggling republic of Portugal, by extending it recognition? Why can't we do as much for 1t as the monarchial governments or the old world?"
 An official of the State Depart ment, today, gave to the United Press, the answer of the Department, to the query.
 'In the first place. he said, "Por- tugal has not been recognized by either the monrachies or the repub- lies of Europe. It has never been recognized by any country exceptone Nicaragua, which is about as much of a republic as there is in Portugal
 ''As matter of fact, there is Eo republic of Portugal to recognize. As soon as there is one, it will be recognized and the United States will to do so. Portugal, today. is under dictatorship. It is undoubtedly mild and benevolent form of d1cta- torship as the peace of the country seems to show, but 1t is dictator ship, nevertheless, and without one semblance of republicanism in it.
 'The first essential to a republic IS a constitution. The provisional gov ernment has never been approved by the people, no election has ever been held, and no conclusive proof has 20 far been given by the provisional re- public that an election will be held in the near future nor constitution adopted.
 "It is far from sure that the peo- pie of Portugal could conduct re- public. They are the most illiterate people in the world. That is statis- tical fact and republicanism is very complicated form of government that requires an unusually high standard of general education to conduct.
 'What the leading powers Of the world have done is simply to ~orInit their agents to transact the necessary international business with the pro- visional government whom they re- cognize as the de facto authority of the country-that is, the authority responsible for the preservation Of foreign interests. The United states automatically recognized the de facto government to that extent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26

debut of Miss Pierce. It costs nc
 more for four to ride than one.
 The local advent of the taxi is the
 method taken by r. L. Mills and his
 associates who for the past six years have successfully conducted the Mitchell Agency in Harrison Court to announce that they have received from the Secretary of State the cer- tifcate of incorporation of the Elm Auto Co.,, paid in capital of S25, 900, with the following officers and direc- tors: president F. l.. Mills. secretary, John L. Green, treasurer. Thomas Morrissey and W. s. Buckley, direc- tor.
 Tt is not our fault that Bridgeport did not have a taxicab service long ago. said F. L. Mills today, "the blame must be laid at the doors of the manufacturers, who were months behind in their deliveries. Then again we insisted in having only the best American cars to be had, experience were best adapted to our needs.
 We propose to keep this new ser vice of ours up to the highest notch Of efficiency; leaving nothing undone which will promote the safety and comfort of our patrons. All of our taxis will be heated in cold and in element weather, a fact which ladies in evening gowns will enjoy. We in tend to give a first class service at sry hour of the day or night, and will install more taxis when business war rants.
 After the first Of the year we will move into our new garage and sales room in the twO-storied reinforced concrete building being erected by MT. Morrissey on Elm street Our present garage will then be used as a ma chine and repair shop."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1910-11-26

The Great Comedy Hit ''Seven Days"
 For many months all New York and the strangers within its gates have been bowling with laughter over Seven Days" the comedy by Mary Roberts Rinehart and Avery Hopwood that has reached its second year at the Astor Theatre. For six merriment over this famous play. Now it's our turn. Seven Days" is coming here. It will be at Jackson s Theatre for a single performance next Friday evening, December 2. Messrs. Wagenhals & Kemper will tionally gifted Broadway cast and a magnificent Astor Theatre production. Seven Days" couldn't be better act ed than it will be here, nor could there be more elaborate stage set- tings. The players will be from the to the New York popularity of this tremendous comedy hit. Seats will go on sale next Tuesday morning.
 
 ''The Arcadians."
 ''The Arcadians'' which comes to Jackson's Theatre next Saturday, matinee and evening. December 3rd, comment and criticism that has been bestowed upon it. It is declared 10 be good, because it is musical, aud not in the fashion in which the song- smiths of Broadway understand the adjective that they habitually and gleefully batter. Everyone of the twenty-four numbers that decorate the play or make an integral part of it is most pleasing to hear. The batter songs have little turns of melody, harmony and rhythm or in- strumental detail that point out the 1umor of their lines. The music of 'tThe ArcadianS'' is intelligently and 'efinely light, and is more pleasur- able to hear because it is sung with skill by Miss Ruth Thorp, who with her charm and voice is able to sus- tain the varying of low and high tones as though she were a miniature Tetrazzini of opera. The sale of seats for this coming engagement of 'tTne Arcadians" will commence next We'd neSdaY morning.