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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-08-08
SHOULD BOIL
THE WATER
HEAD OF STATE HEALTH LAB
OEATJRY says WATER CN-
SAFE-TELLS WHY

. DR.. Duedeger, director Of the State
Public Health Laboratory AZ Grand
Forks sent in his complete report on
the water question to the city coun-
Gil the first of the week. In this
report the doctor shows that he made
four tests of the water. The first test
was made July nineteenth and the
other three July 31st. The first one
was very unfavorable as stated last
week and the doctor found the other
three even worse. In his letter and
report to the city council he states
that the "water is absolutely unsafe
for drinking purposes without being
boiled or purified" He advises treat
ment with lime and alum and fur
nished the council with rough sketch
es of plans for the improvement
It is certainly up to the council to
take immediate steps to improve the
water. If the assessment should be
placed back where the council had 1t
they will be able to bond and fix
things up in proper shape.
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SCHOOL NOTES

The painters and carpenters have
been at work in both the school build
ines for the past two weeks getting
them in shape for the new school
year! The janitors are also busy
cleaning and fumigating.
The superintendent will be in his
Office in the Central building for the
month of August every weekday
during the most Of the day.
MI. C. w. Lounsberry, the manual
training teacher for the past two
years, goes to Bellingham, Wash,
at much larger salary for next year.
His successor has not yet been ap-
pointed.
All the grade teachers of the
last school year will be members
of the faculty for the coming term,
it is expected. Mr.. Lounsberry and
Miss Opperman Of the high school
force will not return, however.
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TWO AFTERNOON RECEPTIONS
Mrs. H. w. Rraatelien entertained
friends on Saturday afternoon and
also on Monday afternoon compliment
tary to her two aunts, Mesdames Olson
and Peterson, who are her guests
from Minneapolis. The afternoons
were spent at fancy work and social
conservation, which made the time
pass only too rapidly for those pres
ent. At six o'clock an elaborate
luncheon was served in the dining
room. the table being prettily decor
ated with center piece Of nastur-
tiums, while the place cards were
adorned by a single pansy' During
the luncheon hour two piano duets
were rendered by Mrs. Braatelien and
her cousin, j. Peterson, which were
enjoyed. Those present report a
most enjoyable time.
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COUNTY HOSPITAL
TO BE SOLD
COMMISSIONERS OF WARD CO.,
BELIEVES INSTITUTION is
NOT NEEDED

Minot, N. D.. August believing
that the interests of Ward county will
be better served by an outright sale
of the county hospital. now known as
St. Joseph's hospital, the county COM
missioners today decided to advertise
for bids to be received on or before
August 26.
The resolution was introduced by
Commissioner Henry Hurd and was
passed unanimously. The commits
sioners maintain that the county hos
pital is merely an expense to the coun-
ty and since the county has a good
place to take care of its charges at the
poor farm, there is nothing to be
gained through the maintenance OF
the hospital.
Some time ago the commissioners
decided to lease the hospital to the
Catholic sisters This was done, and
considerable responsibility was pass
ed from the shoulders of the county.
Many people, however, still look up
or the institution as the county hos
pital, and considerable friction has re-
suited.
eve believe that the county will be
better off financially, if the hospital
is sold," said Commissioner Hurd to-
day. "There is really no demand for
the county owning an institution of
this nature. The cash will do the
county much more good than the hos
pital."
Bids will be received up to August
&c, and if satisfactory bid is made,
the property viii be sold. The county
missioners reserve the right to reject
any or all bids. The property will be
sold subject to the lease held by the
Catholic sisters
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HAD COWS EXAMINED

A. Pearson, one Of the dairy men
of Williston, had his cows examined
this week by DR.. Krieger, the in
spector of cattle for the city of Will
liston, and in his large bunch Of %
milk cows, not one was found affected
with tuberculosis but were sound
and all right. Mr.. Pearson was first
on the list of dairymen for the inspec-
ton and the veterinary reports all
satisfactory and according to law.
Mr.. Pearson has been q dairyman here
for several years and has built up
q large business
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MINOT HAD
$4,000 FIRE
70. 600 BUSHELS OF WHEAT AND
ELEVATOR ARE COMPLETE
LY DESTROYED

Minot N. D., August 1.-The ele-
vator of the Russell Miller Milling Co.,
here containing 10000 bushels of
wheat, was totally destroyed by fire
this morning causing a loss Of $780,
900, covered by insurance.
The fire started from an unknown
cause in the top of the elevator at
2:5O a. M, and was not extinguished
until 9 o'clock this morning.
The building was covered with sheet
iron, thus preventing the firemen from
getting at the flames. The efforts of
the firemen were directed largely to
saving the mill property. The mill
will be closed down until Sept. Is.
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COURT FAvORs CARNEY

Judge Leighton just rendered de-
cisions in seven cases tried before him
in May involving the Missouri Lumber
Co., Western Construction Co., and
E. L. Irving, and E. C. Carney in all
of which sases the court decided in
favor of E. C. Carney and his
rights in the properties involved, thus
cleaning up for Mr.. Carney his right
to the property. VIM. G. Owens at
torney of this city represented Mr..
Carney and Burdick & Murphy the
Western Construction Co., and Mr..
Irving. '"
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CONTRACT LET
FOR ELEVATOR
PURCHASED SITE AND LET CON-
TRACT FOR FARMERS
ELEVATOR

The officers of the Equality Ele-
vator and Trading Company closed q
deal the first Of the week for the
farmers elevator and yesterday let
the contract for the building to the
Hawnstein company of Minneapolis,
the contract price being $4,000. The
contractor has placed the order for
the material and stated that he would
have the building ready for grain
with ten days after getting to
work. He will have to wait however
until the material arrives before
starting the building.
The elevator will be modern in
every respect and will be what is
known as a standard 10000 bushel
building "
The site purchased is one of the
best for this purpose and is located
south west of the wholesale house.
The lot has 14O foot front and on the
spur which runs up to the wholesale
house and 14O feet on the Great
Northern right of way. The pur-
chase price of the property was $38OO
but they secured with this very nice
modern house which will be used by
the grain buyer. They also have one
extra lot which they had to take in
order to make the deal
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FROM SLEEPY EYE

Messrs Carl and Hugo Berg to-
gether with their wives of Sleepy
Eye, Minnesota, caned on Attorney
VIM. G. Owens and Jos. Cutting Of
this city Wednesday of this week
Mr.. Carl Berg is proprietor of the
large Berg hotel in his home city
and, he together with son and their
wives were on their way home after
an extended trip through North Da-
kota and Montana by automobile. Mr.
Carl Berg is a large holder of Divide
county land and expresses himself en-
Enthusiastically as to future of North
western North Dakota.
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FAREWELL RECEPTION

An informal reception was held
at the Methodist parsonage last even
ing in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. J. G..
Van Cleve, and son, Raymond, who
will soon move to Minot to make their
home. The evening was spent very
pleasantly with music and games,
and at the close, light refreshments
were served.
The Van Cleve family have been
active workers in the Methodist
church and Sundy school for year
and half and will be greatly missed
by a number of friends in Williston.
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TAX COMMISSION
TO INVESTIGATE
CIT ON ASSESSMENT UP TO
STATE .BOARD-REFERRED
TO COMMISSION

The question of the twenty pm
cent cut on the Williston assessment
by the county board was taken up
by the Mayor with the State board
of Equalization and a resolution was
introduced to the board by Governor
Burke to the effect that the abstract
of assessment he reviewed by the tax
commission as provided for in sub
division 1S of section 8, Chapter SOSs
laws of 1911.
The mayor received word that the
tax commission members would b.
here tomorrow ond hearing on ths.
reduction will be heard in the COURT
house tomorrow morning at ten
o'clock.
Mayor Jackson's reason for taking
up the matter with the state board
and in opposing the cut was on the
grounds that it placed the city right
up against the debt limit and not on
ly prevented any improvements whxt--
ever but would also prevent the city
raising enough money for running
expenses. The council short time
ago put in several weeks making
the assessment of property in this city
and every member Of the board seems
ed to be of the opinion that the as
sessment was a good one. In the
face of this fact the vote at the re-
cent meeting on a resolution advising
the mayor and city attorney to make
such steps as they needed best to get
the assessment restored to the orig
inal figure is peculiar and interesting.
Those voting for the resolution were
Alderman Milloy, Borsheim, Rut-
ledge, Smith and Hollar. Against the
resolution, VanDyke and Marelius.
Alderman Snyder was absent.
Knowing the financial condition Of
the city we fail to understand why
anyone would vote against the reso-
luton. And there is still greater
reason that the running expenses
of the city as to why this reduction
should not be made at this time. We
refer to the condition Of the city
water as shown by Da. Ruediger's re-
port and which you will find mentioned
in another column. This report
shows beyond question that our water
is bad and needs and must have treat
ment. Without money nothing can
be done and no money can be obtained
with the city up against the debt
limit. If nothing can be done on the
water question who will be respon-,
sible?
The Supreme court of the state of
Minnesota has held that city which
neglects to remedy the water and
which knows it to be- polluted and
fails to purify it is responsible for
deaths from typhoid fever. We fail
to see any economy in reduction
which saves q few dollars in taxes
but which may cost the citizens much
more in doctors and undertakers bills
to say nothing of putting the city
up against the possibility Of suits
for damages over typhoid deaths.
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PLANNING TO
DIVIDE CHINA
RUSSIA AND JAPAN IN D1PLO-
MAT1C CONFERENCE OVER
FAR EAST AFFAIRS

St. Petersburg, July 26.--Consid-
cradle speculation mas been indulged
in here and throughout Europe as a
result of the recent secret confer
ences in this city between Prince
Taro Katsura, former premier Of
Japan, and the Russian premier
While no word as to the nature OF
the discussions have been made pub.
lie, it generally is believed IN diplo-
matte circles the conferences were
arranged for the purpose of affording
the Russian and Japenese statesmen
opportunity to obtain each the others
point of view, policy and attitude to-
ward the complicated Asiatic situa-
ton.
It is understood Prince Katsura is
to become the head of the Japanese
cabinet on his return to Toxic.
It is noteworthy that public discus
sion of the question of a Russo-1apa-
nese alliance has not called forth
any protests FROM certain Chauvin-
sistic writer's who hithert, have de-
Tended tho thesis of re" ,nge. Thus
M. Menshikoff, the we'll known writer
in the Novoe Vremya, who until re-
Gently mourned that the Russian ma
tional settlement was so weak as to
permit them, for example to tolerate
a Japanese novelty store on the
Nevsky prospect, today in an article
entitled "Japan's Task" extclls the
emperor Mutsuhito, comparing him
to Peter the Great.
He says Mutsuhito and his advisers
are Russophile, and refers to the mis-
sions of Field Marshal Prince Ari-
tomo Yamagata to the coronation Of
Nicholas II at Moscow in 1896 and
of Prince Ito to S.. Petersburg in
1901 and to Harbin in 1909, was at
tempts to come to an understanding
with Russia.
The improvement reported here in
the condition of the emperor Of
Japan may permit Prince Katsura to
continue his tour which is to COM
prise visits to several European coun-
tries and afterward to the United
States. The Princes present plan is
to leave St. Petersburg July 81 for
Sweden and Norway, whence he will
proceed by way of Hamburg either to
France or England. prince Katsura
and Baron Simpei Coto, formerly
Jap anese minister of communications,
who accompany him, both insist the
tour is Of a private character. They
assert that no draft agreement was
brought with them and that none will
be carried away by them, and this
corresponds with the under
standing of persons in we'll informed
circles that whatever is being done
remains strictly within the regular
channels.
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MAY POSTPONE
CANAL OPENING
FAILURE OF DEMOCRATS TO
PROVIDE FOR EVENT MAY
MAKE DELAY

" dSH1IlS COIl, AuSuSV - JAW WA
gress takes action to provide 1cr the
operation of tn Panama caraI at the
present session. President Taft and
Secretary of War Stimson believe that
it will be practically impossible for
the army engineers to keep their
promise and open the big ditch to
the ships of the world next year:
According to the information
brought to the white house the pros
pect of action by congress on canal
legislation at this session is growing
DINNER.
Mr. Stimson was understood to be-
lieve that there is little contention
over the proposed administration and
operation of the canal, but that the
question of tolls and of railroad
owned steamships have stirred up
controversy in both houses and today
neither the president nor his secre-
tary of war was hopeful of settling it.
The Panama bill was put aside
again in the senate today after sena-
tor Branedgee, who is guiding it,
stated that adjournment probably
would be hastened if it were consid-
cred in the senate while the postofice
bill was in conference, but the only
ercourag ement received at the white
house was the news that Representa-
tive Adamson Of Georgia. a:rman
of the house committee or ia'crs ate
commerce, was considering tie 'alro-
duction Of joint resolution provid-
ing for the machinery # adm:ni'':a-
tion and operation Of the canal Mr.
Adamson was understood to hc ready
to bring in such a resolution when
ever it comes apparent that there
is no chance of compromise and the
two houses become deadlocked over
the other questions.
President Taft was much concerned
today over the prospect of delay in
the opening of the canal.
In many speeches he has made since
he became president he has predicted
that the Atlantic and the Pacific
would be joined at Panama in 1913,
and at one time the president be-
lieved that he would be able to steam
through the canal on the old battle
ship Oregon when the formal open
ing is celebrated, during the present
term in the white house.
So far the president has refused to
write a special message to congress
on the subject Of the canal. He told
visitors recently that he did not be-
lieve it was necessary for him further
tc advise congress Of his position.
Within the last few days, however,
members of the house have notified
him that they would oppose any legis-
lation in regard to Panama that did
not settle all matters involved.
Secretary Stimson has taken issue
with the congressman, but the presi-
dent has not made his attitude known.
1t was said that he might decide to
send in a special message.
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R1RTHDAY GEL EBRATION

A large party of friends gathered
at the home of J B. Yuill last satur-
dav evening to celebrate the seven
teenth birthday of their daughter,
I;zv Paterson. The evening was
snent with music and dancing and re-
freshments were served. Among
those present were Misses Helen
McGuiness and Mabel Greengard from
Williston. and Mr.. and Mrs. Ken
Erickson and the grand children,
Alice ard Leonard Jones. All lad a
good tire.
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NEW PARTY
NOMINATES
ROOSEVELT AND JOHNSON ARE
CHOSEN AS LEADERS OF NEW
: PROGRESSIVE PARTY

Chicago, Aug 8.-Singing "Onward
Christian Soldiers" and the battle
HYMN of the Republic" the delegates
to the first national convention OF the
new progressive party last night pro-
claimed Theodore Roosevelt OF New
York as their candidate for president
and Governor Hiram w. johnson OF
California as their choice for vice
president.
Marking a new departure in the
proceedings of national conventions
the two candidates Immediately were
informally notified of their nomination
and in the midst Of deafening cheers
appeared before the delegates to voice
their acceptance and to pledge their
best efforts to the coming campaign
For several long hours during the
afternoon and early evening, the big
throng in the coliseum had listened to
flow Of oratory in nominating and
seconding speeches in which the
dominant note expressed was the be-
lief that victory would come TO the
new party in the November elections.
Raymond Robbins of Illinois, pledged
a 100000 majority for the national
ticket in Illinois, and Clifford Pinchot
predicted 100000 majority for Col.
Roosevelt and Gov. Johnson in his
home state of Pennsylvania.
These statements were cheered to
the echo.
The party formerly christened itself
"The Progressive Party leaving out
the prefix National" by which it has
heretofore been known, but provision
was made for the cognition of "Rear
progressives in any of the states by
whatever name they should be locally
designated because of state laws. The
convention adjourned at 7:24 p. m
with the delegates singing the "Doxo-
loqy" in lusty voices. During the
three days it was in session there was
not single roll call, nor ballot tax
en- The delegates asked no such Tor
malities either in placing their candi-
dates in nomination or in voting for
them. There was not voice Of op-
position either to Col. Roosevelt or
Governor johnson. The delay in NOM
mating them was due to the large
number of seconding speeches allow
ed.
AS has always been the case in ma
tional political conventions the bulk OF
the work of the progressive gathering
was carried on in the committees. The
only semblance of conflict of opinion
on the floor was brief debate today
as to whether or not an hours recess
should be taken The point was not
material but, as one delegate express
ed it, 1--WE just had to fight about
something to make it regular con-
vention."
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NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY

A new consignment Of books
MS been received at the ';hrary,
many Of them just right for sum-
mer reading. The following are
ready this week.
Mother, by Kathleen Norris. This
book has aroused more comment than
any novel of the recent publication,
and is now running serially in the
Ladies' Home Journal in spite Of
the fact that it is out in book form.
1t is not only good story but leaves
one with good deal to think about.
Going Some, by Rex Beach. A
lively tale with college men and cow
boys figuring conspicuously and hu-.
morously on a New Mexico ranch,
Suggested by the play Of the same
name by Rex Beach and Paul ARM
strong.
A Daughter of the Rich, by Mary
E. Waller. The author Of The Wood
Carver Of Mount Lympus has writ
ten sane sweet story Of life on
q Vermont farm for older girls,
but it is book which many grown
ups have enjoyed.
Felicia, by E. L. Gould. The in
itial story Of series for girls
Once get acquainted with Felicia,
who reminds one Of Rebecca Of Sum
nybrook Farm, and you will follow
her fortunes with deep interest.
Five Little Peppers Abroad, BY
Margaret Sidney. The third Of The
much-loved Pepper series.
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VISITS HER COUSIN

Miss Pauline Void, of Santa
Barbara, California, arrived in Will
liston Sunday to visit with her
cousin, Mrs. F. P. Bergman. Miss
Void expects to start the last OF this
month on q trip to Norway.
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CRONFCR. .MIDTGARD

Iver Gronfur and Miss Hannah
Midtgard, both of Wheelock, N. D.,
were united in marriage i. the par
lors of the Great Northern Hotel in
this city on Saturday, August 3rd.
Rev. J. B.. Falkanger, officiating.
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Elk Mayor Seidel, of Milwaukee,
will address the people of Williams
and Mckenzie counties at 10 a. m,
Friday August 16. Mr.. Seidel is the
Socialist candidate for Vive-President
and is an able speaker.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-08-08
PICNICED

The members and friends, of the
Methodist Sunday School spent this
afternoon at a picnic. A large
crowd was present and q huge sup
per was enjoyed.
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W. c. T. U. LECTURER

w. T.. i. y. LLOA ONHN
Mrs. Ulrikka F. Bruun, Supt OF the
Scandinavian w. C. T. U. Hope Mis-
sion, from Chicago, will arrive in Will
l;ston Saturday August II, and on
Sunday and Monday, August 1919
she will give temperance lecturers at
the following places: In the school
house, near s. Stoke, six miles east
Of Williston, Sunday at l o'clock. Sun
day evening in the court room in
Williston, and Mondays program will
he announced at that time. Everybody
understanding The Scandinavian Ian
euage is urged to attend the lee
lures.
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MISS HAZLETT ENTERTAINED

Z Miss Amy Hazlett entertained a
few friends at her home on second
avenue east last evening. The evening
was pleasantly spent with music, and
cards, and lunch. on was served. Those
present were: Miss Stainbrook, Of
Crookston, Minnesota: Miss Newman,
of Minot; Miss Olive Evans and Messrs
Frank Plummer, Chas. Newell, Geo.
Harvey and Billy Edge.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-08-08
MCCORMICK BINDERS

We have enough binders on hand
and already shipped to supply the
trade throughout the season. Will
be pleased to receive your orders.
Bruegger Mercantile Co. TIT
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THEODORE JOHNSON WEGLE1

A fine baby boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs Jos. Wegley yester-
day. Mr.. Weg'ey is very proud of
this boy as he arrived on the day
Teddy Roosevelt was nominated and
he is thinking seriously of naming
the youngster "Theodore Johnson"
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THROWN FROM BUGGY

Mrs. L. N. Sheldon, was thrown
from her buggy last Saturday after
noon about o'clock and was severe,
ly burised up. She is reported to be
improving and not seriously injured.
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See A. ]. Field for your farm loan,
money advanced IN once, once In
Graphic block.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-08-08

Average temperature, .62.
Normal temperature, 20.
Precipitation, 81 of an inch.
Normal precipitation, 81 of an inch.
For Corresponding Week in 1911
Highest temperature, 70 on 1st.
Lowest temperature, .4S on 4th.
Average temperature, go.
Precipitation, As # an inch.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1912-08-08
U. s. DEPARTMENT OF .AGRI.
CULTURE
Weather Bureau

Report of the weather conditions
at Williston, N. Dak., for the week
ending August z, 1912:
Highest temperature, .78 on the
4th. ~.
Lowest temperature, .49 on the
81 ..r.