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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-18
nue., filowed by the initiation of a
class and banquet.
Not 2 Born Eoranr.

The Endorsement Of checks IS a very
simple thing; but, as the following
story will show, it, too. has Its diff
culties:
A woman went into bank where
she had several times presented checks
drawn TO Mrs. Lucy Il. Smith. This
time the check was made to the order
of Mrs. NJ. ]. Smith. NJ. J. were her
husbands initials. She explained this
to the paying teller and asked what
she should do.
"Oh. that is all right" he said. "Just
Endorse 1t as it is written there"
She took the check and after much
hesitation said. II don't think can
make an II like that"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-18

tive Of the Four
teenth Illinois dis
trict until March 4,
! thought it might
be Of interest TO
my friends in Rock
Island and Moline
to know that / am
trying to make my
self useful to my
district just t e
same.
! am doing every
Inlng l can 10 as
sure the passage
this winter of an
appropriation Of
$250.000 for the en-
largement OF the
Rock Island arsen-
ais field artillery
plant, which will
open the way to
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-12-18
WORKING HARD FOR
ENLARGEMENT OF
ARSENAL PLANT
Tavenner Joins Hands With
congressman Mckinney and
Pepper for Big Project.
SEEKING S25O,oOo LIFT
Would Mean the Employment Of $50
Additional Men at Rock Island
and Save Money.
BY CLYDE II. TAvENNER.
coNGREssMAN-ELEcT FROM I

. sI>''&9-AA<A DASbNl KUN The
FOURTEENTH DISTRICT.
Especial Correspondence of The Argus.)
Washington, Dec. 16.-Although
will not be sworn in as the representa-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
VERDICT OF CORONOR'S JURY

That Norman B. Sutherland. who was
found dead in his bed in his room at
the home Of Jos. Beaudry, last Satur-
day morning, dies from the effects OF
a cerebral hemmorhage, was the ver-
dict returned by the coronor's jury,
following a post-mortem examination
conducted by two physicians Sunday
morning. A huge blood clot was found
on the young mans brain, the removal
of which disclosed at once the cause
of his sudden demise. ""
T According to the testimony OF both
Mr.. and Mrs. Beaudry at the inquest
Saturday afternoon, they heard Mr..
Sutherland stumble while going up
stairs. It is the opinion Of the physi-
clans that the strain caused by his
stumbling brought about the hsm-
orrhage, the blood vessel having In
all probability been in weakened con-
dition. The hemorrhage was unusual
" severe in the opinion Of the physi-
clans and would have resulted fatally
even though medical attention had
been given at once. -.'a. ....
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
RAMSEY COUNTY
|H|T BY CYCLONE
/
TERRIFIC STORM DEvAsTATEs
FOUR TOWNSHIPS IN RAMSEY
COUNTY SATURDAY..
PROPERTY LOSS, OF $4,000 RE.
sULTs-BUILDINGs AND GRAIN
DESTROYED.

Devils Lake, N. Dak., Sept. "a
terrific cyclone struck Ramsey county
ab0lt nine o'clock Saturday night
WHICH did damage to buildings and
grain in four townships which is esti-
mated at over $4,000.
, Commencing in Freshwater township
in Ethe vicinity of Ednore, the storm
SWEPT in southwesterly direction
ovar Cato, Webster and Cleveland
toWnhsips.
In Cato township the Lutheran
church valued at $4,000 was totally de-
strbyed, together with the contents,
akued at about $500. Other places sus-
taining the most serious losses include:
John Dahlen farm, two granaries
blown down.
Klaven farm, two granaries totally
destroyed.
Thos. Maloney farm, windmill blown
down and barn destroyed.
Wm. Goozee farm, granaries Destroy
a. L. Mandt, farm buildings blown
ovfr.
liars Olson, machine sheds and other
buildings blown down.
In addition to the above losses, grain
wide area and in many instances the
lois will be total. Small buildings and
slhcks in the path Of the storm were
demolished.
trhe path of the storm. though not
very wide, extended between thirty and
forty miles in length.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
new YEAR
IS At HAND
RoSH HASHONNAH FALLS SEPT.
12-BEGINNiNG OF JEWISH
YEAR 5,673.

The Selihot, a period of few days
set aside for the orthodox Jews for
penitential prayers prior to the cele-
bration Of the Jewish New Years day,
is at hand. The Selihot Pray
ers are chanted in the minor key be-
fore dawn in the Jewish houses of
worship, which are dimly lit. They
indicate grief and repentance for the
sins Of the past year.
The New Years day, or Rosh Ha-
shonnah, falls this year on Sept. IL,
and is the beginning of the Jewish
year 5673. This day on the Jewish
calendar is known as the first day Of
the Tishri. Its observance is based on
the Oath verse ofchapter xxiii Of Lev
iticus, which reads as follows: In the
seventh month in the first Of the
month We shall have a sabbath, a
memorial, Of blowing of trumpets, a
holy convocation."
The Rosh Hoshonnah is day of
remembrance, the purpose Of which
is to remind the Jew of the duty Of
self f-examination and self-judgment.
The principal feature of the service
is the sounding Of the Shofar or rams
horn. The day Is observer from sun
down on Wednesday,, Sept. II, to SUM-
down on Thursday, Sept. IL.
On the afternoon of the New Years
day, many Jews observe the ceremony
Of Tashlich. in which the worshippers
congregate near a running stream, and
the passage Of Micah from the 18th to
the goth verse Of chapter vii is intoned.
This passage ends. with the phrase,
Thou wilt cast all their sins into the
depths Of the sea-" Hhis ceremony
originated with the German Jews
about the fourteenth century. Its OBJ
servance is widespread among the race,
but not universal.
After the conclusion Of the ceremon-
les, the Jews exchange the greeting,
"A good year." or "Mayest thou be in
scribed for good year" New Years
greeting cards are also sent. The re-
ligious ceremonies are followed by a
period Of social festivity and rejoic-
ing. =. ..r'.@
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
Minot Boosters and tho Kentuekian.

A half dozen Minot boosters met a
gentleman from Kentucky in the obser-
walton car Of the Oriental Limited, en-
route to Grand Forks the other night
The man from the Blue Grass state was
a doctor and an intelligent appearing
southern gentleman. A Minot booster
never loses chance to say a good
word for his city and the surrounding
country. The Kentuckian looked like
he had money to invest in North Da-
kota. The Minot boosters told glowing
tales of wealth in North Dakota, all
Of which were true and when at last
they thot the Kentucky gentleman had
been converted one Of them said: "Well,
what do you think about it?"
" The doctor from the sunny south
said: my dear sirs, I agree with every
word you have said. I have been in
vesting my money in North Dakota for
the past eight years. This state is
good enough for me-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
NORMAN B. SUTHERLAND DIED SUDDENLY
SATURDAY FROM CEREBRAL HEM0RRHACE
STARTLING DISCOVERY MADE BY
ALBERT LOWE, CIRCULATION
MANAGER OF THE OPTIC.

Norman B. Sutherland, a prominent
young man of this city, who for some
time past has been employed as limo
type operator at the Optic office, and
son of Rev. J. M. Sutherland, formerly
pastor Of the First Congregational
Church of this city, and now residing
at Cando. was found dead in bed in
his room at the home of Joseph Beau
dry on Mill street Saturday morning.
lSutherland's death was discovered
by Albert Lowe, circulation manager
of the Optic, who attempted to awaken
him.
Joseph Beaudry, who is acting as
foreman Of the Optic composing room
during the absence of Ed Kane, tried
to arouse Sutherland about eight
o'clock that morning, failing in his
efforts, he assumed that the young
man must be ill and when arriving at
the office reported to Mr. Lowe that
Mr.. Sutherland would probably not be
able to work. AS P. B. Tracy, the
regular operator, was absent on a hunt
ing expedition, efforts were made to
secure a linotype operator and upon
failing to do so, Mr.. Lowe went to
Sutherland's room to see if he could
not wake him. Upon entering the
room he saw at once that Sutherland
was nearly gone If not already dead
and a hasty examination revealed no
signs Of life and physician was sum-
moned. When the latter arrived he
stated that the young man had been
dead for an hour or more.
Appeared Well Friday Night.
Mr.. Sutherland spent the evening
with members of J. w. Guthrie's fam
lily. attending the last performance at
one of the theaters with them. He
appeared we'll and was in excellent
spirits and spent a little time with
them at their home on Park avenue
after the performance. Members OF
Mr.. Beaudry's family heard the young
man arrive home, although they are
not certain as to the hour. He had
not complained of feeling i'll to anyone
and his death came as terrible
shock to his friends. Z
Had Excellent Habits.
The deceased has resided In Minot
for nearly two years, coming here from
Lethbridge, Canada. He was young
man Of excellent habits, conscien-
tious workman and exceedingly we'll
liked by his friends.
For SOM time after the departure Of
his father, mother and younger broth
er for Cando, he and his sisters, Jean
and Anna kept house, the latter leav-
ing for Cando to join their parents
onlv a short time ago. Since their de-
parture he has been rooming with Mr..
Reaudrv
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
Towner Man at Prince Rupert.

We met ou' old friend, John Chris
tianson, formerly of Towuer. ~ I"
Great Northern trs'1 the other day, en-
route TO his :one in ptucA Rupert B.
c., from a business trip to Chicago.
John used - be engaged IN the alb
stracting business at ToWner, but for
the past four years has been located at
Prince Rupert which is located on the
Pacific coast, about fifty miles from
Alaska. Mr.. Christianson is engaged
in the real estate business and he has
made a mint of money. Three years
ago, when the new town was started
John bought two business lots for $1,000
and has refused $4,000 for them. The
city now has 5000 inhabitants. It has
one Of the finest harbors on the coast
and next year the Grand Trunk Pacific
which is building in that direction, will
enter the city. To arrive at the point,
one has to take boat at Seattle and
travel a distance Of 700 miles. Mr..
Christianson wanted US to give his re-
CARDS to James Johnson, and other old
Minot friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
GOVERNOR BURKE
TO TOUR EAST
WILL SPEAK IN ILLINOIS, INDIA
MA, PENNSYLVANIA AND OTHER
EASTERN STATES.

Governor John Burke Of North Da-
kota will tour Illinois, Indiana, Penn
sy1vania and other Eastern states in
the interests of the democratic candi-
dates for president and vice president,
according to an announcement last
night. The governor will not begin
his stumping tour until after Oct. l.,
and expects to be gone month.
The governor will open the cam
paign in Cass county Sc. = "a, spend
ing four days here. He will then go
East and expects to return to North
Dakota for the windup here
According to State Chairman D. H.
Macarthur Of Fargo, Of the democratic
central committee, a strong list of
speakers is promised for North Dako-
ia during the campaign. 1t is expect
ed that Senator elect Ollie James Of
Kentucky, Senator Gore of Oklahoma,
Martin J. Wade Of Iowa, Representa-
tive Henry Of Texas, T. N. Walsh Of
Montana, Governor Thomas r. Mar
shall of Indiana and William Jennings
Bryan will be heard in this state this
fall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
SseminaIy In Good Health.

According to the testimony Of MEM
bers Of the Guthrie family with whom
he spent Friday evening, young Sutn-
erland appeared to be in the best OF
health, up to the time Of his leaving
their home at a quarter Of twelve.
The early part Of the evening had
been spent in singing, after which they
attended the Orpheum Theater. Re-
turning home at about 1O:30 they sang
again, going through practically all
of the vocal music they had In the
home. The deceased possessed
splendid voice and was unusually FOND
of music and the entire evening seemed
a particularly happy one for him. he
was in the very best Of spirits both
when he came and when he left and ne
made no mention Of feeling at all Ill
,; Take Body to cando.
Rev. j. M. Sutherland. the young
mans father. and Miss Jean suther-
land. his sister. arrived in the city Sat-
urday evening. Brief funeral services
were held at Van Fleets undertaking
parlors early on Monday after which
the body was taken to tho Great Nor
thern depot and shipped to Cando.
where the funeral was held probably
Tuesday. Rev. w. Knighton Bloom,
district superintendent Of Congrega-
tional missions. officiated at the SER
vices here this morning which were at
tended by few intimate friends Of
the family. A number OF oeautiful
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
FINE NUMBERS
ON LECTURE
COURSE
BENZ. CHAPLIN AS ABRAHAM LIN.
COLIN HEADLINER FOR WIN.
TER'S LECTURE COURSE.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR COURSE WILL
BE COMPLETED WITH j. r.
HATTOh TODAY.

Minot will have A i4 ctur.2 course this
winter which will include some of the
very best talent ev 4r presented in this
city. Negotiations VIII be completed
today Or tomorrow with ]. Hoffman
Batten Of Grand Forks, who is repre-
senting the Mutual Lyceum Bureau Of
Chicago.
AS a headliner, the Minot course in
cludes Benjamin Chaplin, the famous
impersonator of Abraham Lincoln,
whose engagements in the east have
created a sensation everywhere. Mr..
Chaplin will appear here about the
Goth of October. When made up" Mr..
Chaplin appears just as Mr.. Lincoln
did. His voice and manner is said to
be so much like that OF the martyred
president that persons who knew Mr..
Lincoln who have sat in audiences be-
fore Mr. Chaplin have been startled by
the resemblance.
Whether the course will include
John Kendrick Bangs or Jacob A. Riis
has not yet been definitely decided up
on, but one Of these famous men will
be here. Robert Parker Miles, a noted
dramatic lecturer, the International
Opera company and the Cosmopolitan
Four will be the other numbers. The
attraction last named includes one Of
the members of the Castle Square En-
tertainers who scored such a tre-
menduous hit here two years ago this
coming winter. The Cosmopolitan
Four have an entertainment very much
similar to the Castle Square people and
are a very popular attraction.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12

w. G. Bierd, vice president and gen.
eral manager Of the Minneapolis & st.
Louis Railway company, who has been
spending a number Of days investigat-
ing the territory. in this section Of the
state which would be tributary to the
company North Dakota line if built
in tn.s dir ction, was in the city today,
and according to Mr.. Bierd the com.
pany will probably extend it's line into
the Magic City.
Route Not Vet Determined.
Although surveyors have been at
work for some time, a definite route
through the state will not be determine
ed upon fully, pending the outcome Of
negotiations now in progress between
the M. & st. L. and Canadian line
with whom they may make connections.
If these negotiations are successfully
completed, the line will in all probabil-
ity pass about IS miles east of Minot,
but the company in that event will
build line to Minot.
~. May Be Local Line.
4 If connections should not be made
with the Canadian line the company
plans to build a local line into the state
and in that event will build to Minot.
Mr.. Bierd expire ,sed himself as very
favorably impressed with conditions
here and believes line to Minot would
2, owe profitable.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
Colonel Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt Progressive
nominee for president Of the United
States, visited North Dakota last Fri
day, speaking to thousands at Grand
Forks, Fargo and Bismarck. We saw
and heard the Colonel for tine first time
that day, and we thoroly enjoyed the
three addresses that he delivered. No
one can find any fault with his moral
teachings. How he f1ayed the Guggen-
helms, the Penroses, the Archbolds, the
Taggarts and the Sullivans, mot be-
cause they are big crook nut because
they are crooked" he said. Mr.. Roose-
welt may never be the president of this
nation again, but the seed he is sowing
cannot help but bring forth fruit.
While the crowds were large at all Of
the cities mentioned, and many admir-
ing friends were present, there wasn't
a great deal of lusty cheering. and COM
pairing his reception in North Dakota
last Friday with ones of former years,
one can only conclude that there is not
as much enthusiasm for him as there
was once upon a time. The large
crowds listened most respectfully and
his words were forcible enough. North
Dakotans are very much divided in
politics this year. Many republicans
who do not like Taft, think the Colonel
should have taken his medicine and let
the Republican party work out it's own
salvation Many others will support
Woodrow Wilson, while not few will
join the Progressive ranks. 1t hardly
looks as tho Roosevelt will be victor
ious, altho the movement he has started
may become permanent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
INJUNCTION IS
MODIFIED SOME
RESTRAINING ORDER OF AUGUST
21 IN VELVA SUPERINTENDENT
TANGLE MODIFIED.
SCHOOL OPENED AT VELVA TO.
DAY WITH o J. LOkkEN IN
CHARGE As SUP1.

Judge Leighton on Sa.l"'ir- signed
an order modifying the restraining or
der issued by h!rl on August 2i, in
which the school board at VelVa was
restrained from opening school with O..
J. Lokken as superintendent. Under
the new order the school board is per-
mitted to open the school with Mr..
Lokken as superintendent pending a de-
cison in supreme court on the appeal
from Judge Leighton's decision three
weeks ago dismissing a writ Of cer-
tori, secured by A. ]. Schafer, who
had been elected superintendent by the
old board.
The public schools at Velva accord
ingly opened this morning with Lokken
as superintendent. In the meantime
Mr.. Schafer has accepted a position at
Darlington.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
Progressives Unfortunate.

ut seems that the Progressives were
rather unfortunate in nominating DR..
C{eegan, president of the Fargo College,
f3r governor. After the learned doc
tor had accepted the nomination with
a very elaborate address, it was found
that he is not eligible for the office, as
h has not lived in the state five years.
Df. ACreegan is a splendid type of a
citizen, is one of the foremost speak
ers in the state, and would no doubt
make a good governor He is doing
excellent work right where he is and
in our opinion would make a mistake in
seeking gubernatorial honors, even with
a fair chance Of being elected.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12

ARRESTED
3. c. TARPLEE, EMPLOYED BY
RUMELEY CO., ARRESTED FOR
MALICIOUS MISCHIEF.

B. c. Tarplee, a collector employed
by the Rumeley Thresher Co.,was ar
rested yesterday afternoon on charge
Of malicious mischief preferred against
him by Nels Selfore, a prominent far
mer residing about six miles north of
Minot. ...
According to Selfors' story he had
been indebted to the Rumeley company
for some five or six hundred dollars,
and that few days ago he had made
arrangements to pay the notes held
against him, leaving the money at the
Union National Bank. .s, ...,.--
Monday afternoon it appears that
Tarplee went to Selfors' farm and de-
manded payment Of the money. Sell
fors at the time was engaged in
threshing his grain and he informed
Tarplee that the money was at the
Union Natiopal Bank and would be
delivered to the company upon the ex-
ecution of the proper papers. Accord
ing to Selfors, Tarplee was not salts
fed with this, but demanded the pay
ment Of the money then and there.
otherwise he would stop him from
threshing further. Selfors, Of course,
said he could not pay it then for the
money was at the bank and Tarplee
threw the belt OF the machine, tearing
it as we'll as breaking one or two parts
belonging to the machine and making
it necessary to stop operations for
about two hours.
Selfors was in the city yesterday and
swore out a warrant for Tarplee and
the latter was arrested by Sheriff
Kelley yesterday afternoon. He ap-
peared before Judge Murray and took
a continuance of his case until next
Monday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
n, ( ST, |, RAILROAD
IS HEADED THIS Way
Olaf Mus Strong for Moorshsad.

Olaf Mus, who is interested in de-
partment store at Moorehead, Mimi, ar
rived in Minot Sunday, and left for
White Earth, where he has interests.
He will do some hunting before he re-
turns. Mr.. Mus is doing we'll in
Moorehead. He states that that city
is one of the best regulated little cities
in the country. 1t is out Of debt and
has 100000 in the treasury. 1t owns it's
own lighting plant and electricity is
furnished at from cents per K. down
to six.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
v. S. SHAW IS
At ROCHESTER
POLICE COMMISSIONER BECAME
WORSE SATURDAY-To CONSULT
SPECIALISTS.

w. S. Shaw LETT yesterday afternoon
for Rochester. Minn., where he win
consult specialists regarding his health.
Mr.. Shaw has been very i'll for several
months suffering from an, attack Of
rheumatism. Since rstnrnang from
Banf a few weeks ago he has been
feeling much better but on Saturday his
condition again took a change for the
worse and the malady now appears to
be affecting his heart.
He was accompanied by Mrs. Shaw's
sister, Miss Julia Sweitzer and by Ed
ward Robinson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
New Store for Hurd.

partment store Of this city, and Robert
Tulloch, who has been engaged in busi-
ness at White Earth, have formed g.
$4,000 company and will open large
store at Hurd. Mr.. Tulloch will manage
the concern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
Verne Tompkins Goes to Hurd.

Verne Tompkins, who has occupied
the receiving cage at the Union Nation
al bank for the past Two years, has re-
signed to become the cashier of the
bank at Hurd, N. D. Mr.. Tompkins'
position will be filled by Mr.. Whitney.
Mr.. Tompkins has done excellent work
at the Union National and he ought to
make good at Hurd. He states that
Hurd expects to market about 100000
bushels of grain this season and con-
siderable money will change hands
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12

Editor Smart has become an expert
with his motor cycle. The first OF the
week he rode to Plaza, forty miles dis
tant, in just two hours, and As min
utes later he was out on the reserva-
ton, twelve miles farther away.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-09-12
w. G. B!ERD, ViCE PRESIDENT AND
GENERAL MANAGER, IN MINoT
TODAY.

Company Considering Making Connse-
tions With Canadian Line and Ex.
tending Their Main Line Into North
Dakota-May Simply Build Local
Line Into State-Main Line Would
Go East Of Minot But Company
Would Build Line Hero - Nothing
Definite Pending Outcome Of Nssotia
ations With Canadian Line.
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floral contributions covered the casket.
Was Well Liked Hers.

Norman Sutherland's death came az
a terrible shock, not only to the imme-
diate members Of his family, but to q
host Of friends in Minot Possessed Of
bright, sunny disposition and Of clean
habits he won for himself friends where
ever he went and was exceedingly well
liked by all who knew him.