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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16
A BENEDICT FOR
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS
SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERS.
AIRY OF PROMINENT BURLING-
TON COUPLE E-FRIENDS RE-
MEMBERED THEM HANDSOME
LY.

Sunday, July 18th, being the 25th
anniversary Of the marriage of Mr.
and Mrs. J. M. Reiner of Burlington
township, some so of the neighbors
drove over to the Reiner place in the
afternoon, taking their lunch baskets
along, and passed the afternoon with
that worthy couple. Mr.. and Mrs
Reiner were presented with a chest
of silverware, a silver bread plate and
a set of six silver napkin rings. They
made Mr.. Reiner a special present of
silver smoking set and box of ci-
gars.
Dinner was served in a large tent
on the lawn.
The company were entertained with
choice selections on the phonograph
and records were made of some Of the
songs that were sung by a quartette
that sang several of the old favorite
songs.
Quot pitching proved an interesting
diversion for number of local en-
thusiasts in that class of sports.
Photographs were taken of Mr.. and
Mrs. ~Reiner who were attended by
Mr.. and Mrs. John Halvorson, who
celebrated their 18th wedding ami
versary the same day.
In the evening ice cream and cake
were served and the merry company
departed for their several homes wish
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Reiner many hap.
py returns of the day.
The guests present were: Messrs
and Mesdames John Halvorson, Ed
jacobson, Joe Jacobson, Lloyd Bow
man, Frank Hicks, George Miller, Eu-
gene Lanpher, Joe Wistrom, Charlie
Wistrom, F. John Christie, j. r. Fal-
coner; Mesdames Strong, Greene
Courtenay, Summers and Mehan;
Misses Tillie jacobson, Ada Wilson
Gladys Harthouse; Messrs. E. j. Bow
man, VIM. Marshall, Steve Avery
Will Hendrickson, Ed Johnson, Ralph
Harthouse, Chester johnson, Will
Larsen and Ed. Porke
J. M. Reiner and Emma Matilda
Mervine were united in marriage at
Schuylkill Haven, Penn, July 18TH
1889. Six children have been born to
them, four of. whom are now living
They have resided in Burlington town-
ship since 1901.
Mr.. Reiner has always taken deep
interest in public affairs and for some
years has served his township on the
school board and on the Board of
Township Supervisors.
The Independent extends congratula-
tions to Mr.. and Mrs. Reiner upon the
passing of the 25th year of their
married life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16
BRUTE ATTACKS
! TASKER WOMAN
NJ. F.. BALCH ARRESTED FOR AS.
SAULT ON MRS. CAROLINE
SOLOMON IN ABSENCE OF HER
HUSBAND-WOMAN ATTACK
ED HIM WITH STOVE LITTER.

M. F. Balch was placed under ar
rest at Tasker Monday charged with
attempted assault on Mrs. Caroline
Solomon, the mother of a family, and
40 years old. After his arrest, Sher-
if Kelley was notified Immediately
and Deputy Doherty lost no time in
hurrying to that place, fearing that
violence might be done. Balch was
given hearing before Justice E. B.
McCutcheon Tuesday and held to the
district court under $1,000 bonds,
which he could not furnish.
Balch is said to have made indecent
proposals to Mrs. Solomon during the
absence of her husband, who was
working in a coal mine. The woman
resented the overtures and attacked
Balch with a stove litter, beating him
numerically.
Balch was once in the regular army
and was three times given an honor
able discharge. He is sharpshooter.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16
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o: SUMNER SCHOOL ITEMS.

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The daily registration at the Minot
Normal Summer School indicates a
three hundred mark before the close
of the session. Interest increases as
the work progresses. There are un.
usually large enrollments in the do.
mestic science, agricultural and phys.
ical education departments, while the
regular certificate subjects have beer
quite generally elected.
The first lecture of the summer
school series was given Monday even.
ing, July 13, by Hon. H. P. Pattingill
former State Superintendent of Mich.
igan. He spoke on "The Yankee
Creed.' 1t was an address full of
matter and sparkling with wit. He
voiced the belief in the boy and girl
Given the proper guidance at the prop
er stage in their development and they
are bound to make good. There was
much in his lecture that the teacher
could make practical use of, while it
was rich in suggestions for the par
ent. He is forceful, entertaining
speaker and the summer school was
fortunate in securing him. .,-~sl,4..-
Mr.. L. V. Parker, the state bacter.
iologist, gave daily lectures this week
to the physiology and domestic science
classes. These talks have been most
practical and especially helpful to the
teacher, giving latest data on bacter-
ia and disease. On Wednesday and
Thursday he spoke before the entire
Summer School at Assembly on gen.
eral hygiene and disease prevention.
On Tuesday evening, July 21st
supt. A. D. Hall will give an illus
trated lecture on Yellowstone Park.
For number of years he has been an
assistant to Mr.. Haynes, the official
photographer of Yellowstone Park.
He will use slides prepared by Mr..
Haynes which afford splendid views of
this most wonderful region.
On July 23rd Hon. J. M. Devine will
speak on Educational IDEALS" All of
the summer school lectures are free
to the general public They are given
in the Normal School gymnasium-an
exceptionally cool, spacious auditor
ium, splendidly adapted to public en-
tertainments.
On Friday evening group of the
dormitory girls presented very en-
joyable program to the other members
in the parlors of tn dormitory. 1t
consisted of music, vocal and instru-
mental, readings, with farce and a
pantomime. A similar program is be-
ing prepared by another group to be
presented the coming week.
President A. G.. Crane entertained
the school on Tuesday morning at AS
sembly with an account of the N. E. A.
session at St. Paul, which he attended
the past week.
Plans are under way for field day
and Stunt" night, the two especially
enjoyable features of the Northwest
ern summer school.
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PRESS ASSOCIATION
IS ENTERTAINED
TWO HUNDRED EDITORS AND
WIVES HAVE GOOD TIME AT
SUMNER MEETING - VISITORS
ENJOY EVERY MINUTE OF
THEIR STAY.

The summer meeting of the North
Dakota Press Association was held at
Valley City Friday and Saturday
nearly 200 editors and their wives at
tending.
The Chautauqua, the Barnes County
Fair, and a Carnival were in progress
besides the summer school, vet the
crowds were handled very nicely.
The headquarters for the guests
were at the Hotel Rudolf, where they
registered and received badges.
At ten o'clock the meeting was call
ed to order at the city hall, Rev. Will
lard Crosby Lyon invoking the Divine
blessing. After piano solo by Miss
Lowe of LaMoure, Mayor Platou gave
the address of welcome in very hap
py manner. He told of the many good
qualities of Valley City in such way
that those who heard it cannot soon
forget. The response was given by R.
j. Hughes of Wahpeton, who made a
hit with his droll style of delivery.
D. R. Carlson of Towner read a
splendid paper on Country Correspon-
dence and the discussion was led by
Editor FAIRIES of the Williston Herald.
Newspaper Makeup was handled ad-
mirably by w. B. Mclaughlin of the
Kenmare Journal and the discussion
was led by G.. C. Lowe, the live wire
from LaMoure. Mr.. Lowe induced
each member to make a short state
ment which will appear in the Bulle-
tin.
In the afternoon the Misses Lowe
rendered a delightful musical number
Geo. Monteith of Finley gave the re-
port of the executive committee. M. I.
Forkner of the Langdon Republican
read one of the best papers we have
ever heard on The Benefit of a Pros
porous Newspaper to a Community.
The meeting adjourned at three o.
clock in order that the members might
be guests of the Barnes county fair
associa tion.
Some good races were enjoyed and
an aeroplane flight.
At Z o'clock banquet was given
at the Normal School Girls dormitory.
This was one of the classiest functions
the association has ever enjoyed and
the Episcopal ladies who were in
charge, deserve a great deal of credit.
At the conclusion of the banquet, E.
L. Richter, on behalf of the associa-
ton, presented P. R. Trubshaw, past
president, a beautiful rocking chair, a
slight token for the good work he has
done.
Ex-Governor Frank White presided
at an enjoyable entertainment follow
ing the banquet, the following toasts
being given:
The Press Association and Its Ben
efts-G. D. Colcord, President N. D.
P. A.
The Influence of the Press and It's
Power if Rightly Used-Dr. L. T.
Guild, Fargo.
Some Songs-Norman B. Black,
Grand Forks.
Valley City-Mayor L. S. Platou.
Education and the Newspapers
Geo. A. Mcfarland, President Normal
School.
Side Lights on the Newspaper Bus
iness-R. J. Hughes, Wahpeton.
The Man Behind-C. C. Lowe, La
Moure.
The following day the association
members were guests of the Chautau-
qua. The days program was espec-
tally good, several attractions being
secured in honor of the association.
CONTINUED on page 81
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c: E. Dresher and family, who live
at Lordsburg, CAL, are returning to
Surrey, their old home, this week,
where they will spend several months.
Mr.. Dresher owns a fine farm there
and is interested in a threshing outfit.
Mrs. F. j. Lyman and daughter,
Margaret, will leave soon for Berke-
ley, Cal, where Miss Lyman will en-
ter the high school July 80. Mr.. Ly-
man will join his family in the west
later in the fall and will spend the
winter there.
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HOOkway Defeated for Senate.

C. w. Hookway, the Granville attor-
ney, and J. M. Vatsvog of Upham, tied
for Senator from the 34th district,
each receiving 1893 votes. The tie was
decided at Towner Wednesday, Mr..
Vatsvog winning. Twelve slips were
placed in a hat, two containing the
candidates names. Vatsvog's name
was on the fourth slip drawn. Hook
way was present at the drawing.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

THE LELAND'S JULY SALE.
The Leland Department Store is ad-
vertising it's July Cleanup sale this
week. Mr.. Hassell is writing some
very interesting advertisements that
are bringing the business. Look for
the ad. in this issue.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

Herbert, Rance and Martin Rose
Grams were arrested at Towner charg-
ed with dragging Halvor Ekre from
his auto at point six miles north of
Denbigh and beating him over the
head with base ball bat.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

Harry Watson, formerly of Gran
vile, suffered a $4,000 loss at Wolf
Point, Mont, when his bakery burned.
No insurance. ROLAND Watson was
badly burned about the arms and chest
by the explosion of gasoline stove.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

The Independent has received a let
ter from a subscriber, a former farm
er resident near this city, in which he
states that he is preparing to build q
reinforced concrete and granite block
on Mill street. The building will be
50x80 feet and will cost about S16,-
900. The Independent is not at lib
erty to give names Just now.
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Continued on page 81
SAMUELSON'S SHOE SALE.

J.. W. Samuelson, the shoe man, is
advertising a big shoe sale on women's
and misses Oxfords. Mr.. Samuelson
has one Of the best stocks of shoes in
the west and while he seldom puts on
a sale, when he does, he makes it
count.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

The Independent understands that
Southern Alberta and southwestern
Saskatchewan are suffering from a
drouth, only one rain having fallen in
that vicinity this year. In Eastern
Saskatchewan and Manitoba, the crops
are great.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

Peter Peterson and P. J. Flynn got
theirs for dispensing booze at Upham.
Judge Burr administered the medi-
civoo
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

Little Gerald Burwell Of Ryder
drank quantity Of lysol, burning his
mouth.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-16

The; Ryder boys beat the brady ball
club at Rice Lake II to 8.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
MILITANT CHARGES
FALSE, SAYS BISHOP
DR.. Ingram Finds Suffragette
in Excellent Health at
Holloway.

LONDON. Jan. 3o.--The Bishop Of Lon
don to-day proved false the suffragette
charges in regard to the torture and
purnpfeeding of Miss Peace. the mouse
now in Holloway Jail for arson. in re-
gard to whose case the miltants called
on him last Monday.
In fulfilment of the promise to inyesti-
gate the matter which he made at that
time. the Bishop went to Holloway Jail
to-day. He found Miss Peace. who did
not know he was coming, lying fully
dressed in comfortable bed in a warm.
roomy cell. Her face was plump and
showed no sign Of emacia;ion or distress.
although II was rather pale. She COM
planned OF indigestion and discomfort
about the legs.
The Bishop asked Miss Peace whether
or not she had shiieked while being pump
fed. as had been declared by Miss Ansell.
who had occupied an adjoining cell. Miss
Peace replied that she might have uttered
one exclamation once. but she had never
shrieked. She was never put in "A padded
cell, she said, although the callers on the
Bishop had made this assertion. Miss
Peace said nothing about having been
subjected to forcible feeding.
The Bishop discussed Miss Peaces case
with the governor of the jail. the doctor
and the matron. All spoke in the kind
Hest way OF the prisoner and paid a trib-
ute 20 her good behavior. The Bishop alsc
visited Home Secretary Mckenna and
pleaded that Miss Peace be released UNI
der the provisions of the "cat and mouse
law. as she had promised him that she
would comply with the terms Of license
Home Secretary Mckenna pointed out
TO the bishop that Miss Peaces offence
was not covered by the 'cat and mouse
act, but said he was willing To advise her
absolute release II she promised that in
future she would refrain from commit
ting crime. Miss Peace. however. had
told the Bishop that she could not con-
scentiously refrain from militancy.
The Bishop in sending a report Of the
results OF his Investigations to the suffra-
gettes concludes as follows:
"Your fears in regard to Miss feace's
condition are not borne out by the facts.
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WILL AID CHINA IN
PREVENTING FLOODS
American Red Cross to Raise
$40. 900. 900 for That
Purpose.
JOB FOR L. :. CONTRACTOR
Plan Is to Keep the Ilwai River
From Overlooking
Its Banks.
OBJ FOR L. :. CONTRACTOR

PrKiN, Jan. 3O.--Pau : Reinsrh.
American Minister to China and the
Chinese Government have jus, completed
negotiations granting the American Red
Cross Society year in which to raise
100000, 900 for divertlns the River Hwai,
which periodically overdnws and causes
great destruction of lii. and property,
The money will be raised through the no
tation OF a . per cent, loan,
The TIwai flows along southern Ito
nan and northern Ngan-hwel and emu
ties into Lake Huug-tsc. The inunda-
tions caused by its uprisings have cost
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
WAsuINGToN. Jan, 3o.--The agreement
signed by Minister Relnsch and the Ch.-
nese Government was described by Red
Cross officials here tonight AS the cul-
mination OF efforts on the part of the
American Red Cross TO bring about the
adoption Of permanent measures Ia pre-
vent the overflow which for centuries has
been causing floods in the valley of the
Hwai River.
The agreement provides that the Amer
lean Red Cross is to have for one year
exclusive authority to exercise its good
offices toward bringing about an arrange
ment between the Chinese Government
and some responsible and reputable con
tracing firm In the United States for the
construction Of improvements in the
Hwai valley designed to keep the river
within It's banks In the flood season.
1t is estimated that the necessary works
will cost about 100000 900, The Red
Cross will not bear any responsibility in
connection with the payment for the work,
but the organization has reason to believe
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J. HAM LEWIS RETURNING.
senator Rebuke~ Americans for De-
crying Their Country.

Special cable Despotch to Tar suS.
PARIS. Jan. Ex-senator J. Ham Lewis
will sail for New York tomorrow On the
steamship Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. His
last day in Paris was as busy as the previ-
GUS ones. II included a visit to the Sem
ate where Senator Herriot. the mayor OF
Lyons. secured his interest in the coming
model city exhibition there. Mr.. Lewis
dined With Mr.. and Mrs. Donald Harper
and afterwards attended performance
at the Gymnase Theatre.
During his visit to France. Senator
Lewis studied the rural cerdit system for
which he sees great opportunities in the
United states,
Senator Lewis took occasion while
lunching at the American launching
Club to rebuke Americans who reside
abroad for decrying their own country
and allowing others to run 1t down. Mr..
Lewis declared that his visit to Paris was
solely for pleasure and had no connec-
ton with the nomination of a new Amer
lean Ambassador. II Is understood. how
ever. that legal business connected with
the Packers Association was the real rea-
son of his visit.
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IMPERIAL PRINCE MAY
now GOVERN LORRAINE
Kaiser Tries to Win Back SYM
pathies Alienated b!
His Soldiers.


BsgLix. Jan 30---Thc Zeuung dn Nit
tag says that Prince Frederick William.
son of the late Prince Albert of Prussia.
or some other Prussian Prince will be Sc
lected To succeed Count Won Wedel as
Governor OF Alsace- Lorraine. This is an
attempt by tue Kaiser to win back the
sympathies of the Alsatians, which were
alienated by the Zabern affair. The En-
perors fourth son. Prince August William,
Is also mentioned az n possibility.
There is no confirmation of this report.
The Froakiurter Zeitua0 reports the
arbitrary arrest OF four residents OF Lor-
rainc for speaking French. A Prussian
regiment gave ball IN the hall of a
public restaurant al Sab!lor. a suburb OF
Metz. on tn. Eaisers birthday. 4 Lieu
tenant in the regiment overheard two ma
tivcs OF Lorraine AZ the entrance to the
hail talking French. He told them to
speak German or leave the place.
They went into the restaurant and
joined two other Inhabitants OF the former
French province. The Lieutenant followed
them aud again heard them talk In
French, whereupon he ordered them {,
leave the premises. They refused. Til.
Major of the regiment was summoned and
ordered the soldiers to arrest the ''of-
tenders"
The Major told the arrested men thai
they should not keep their hats on "ir
the presence OF IA Prussian Major" II,
Knocked off their hats and called then
scum" The men were handed over I,
the police and later released
II appears that the regiment had rented
the whole restaurant for the evening. TIL,
FranklWtor Zcitpng says the men were
NOT aware. al This
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
THRACE APPEALS FOR AID
Residents suffering From Disease
aud want. says He'd Cross.

Disease and want have So spread
through Thrace that the Coustantinop,s
branch of the American E,d Cross D.,
unable to cope with conditions aud the
American constantinople relief committee
of which Oscar :. Straus is chairman.
received an appeal for funds yesterday
signed by Ambassador Morgemthau and
w. w, Poet, treasurer of the Constant
nople branch
The cable says that winter has greatly
Increased the suiicrugs OF the people n
ThraCe. III. population of which is sWcllad
10y refugees from Macedonia.
PARTIALLY DESTROYED buildings AVID tcu',
furnish the only possible shelter for man,
families, while others live In tho street. no.
says the cable Returning soldiers ,iat-
brought an epidemic of typhus aud pH.l.
mona and there Is heavy mortality.
The sum of sl,i0o has been sent ..
the committee in two weeks, hut ul' '.,.
money sent 50 far has been .uad,u.lt.r
To provide relief.
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PAGE ABLE TO MAKE ADDRESS
American Ambassador StiII HOarse
From Recent IndispOsitiOn.

LONDON, Jan. S0.-Walter II. Page. the
American Ambassador. In an address be-
fore the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton tonight said he had experienced only
one inhospitality in England and that was
the January climate TO which he at
tributed his recent indsposition.
Mr.. Page was still very hoarse, but en-
tertained his audience with an interesting
account of university work In the United
States.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
PEARSON SALE TOTALS $2s, 240.
EI,025 Paid at sOtheby's for Row
landsOn's "Dance Of Death"

Special CaJie Despatch 10 Tar Sun.
LONDON, Jan. 30.-Ths was the last
day OF the three days sale at Sotheby'a
OF the library Of John Pearson. which
realized a total of $23.240. The best
price procured to-day was sl,925, which
was paid for Rowlandsons "Dance of
DEATH" thirty-three original drawings In
colOrs,
dated 1858, sold for s32o.
4owlandsons "Compensius Treatise
on Modern Education very rare. fetched
sl95.
The first edition Of Sternes "A SEN
timental Journey Through France and
Italy by Mr.. Yorick" brought $i27,50,
J. Tayors THE Nipping or Shipping
of Abuses" dated 1914. sold for $500,
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that a satisfactory ARRANGEMENT can b.
made Tor financing the project.
IN recent years the American Red Cross
mas expended more than 5000, geo in rclior
in I nina. After the famine of tire. years
aso. resulting from the foods in the Hwa.
Valley, the Red Cross sent e, l.. Jamisui..
= rivil engineer To China to INVESTIGATE
the situation Mr.. Jamisou spcut Two
years making surveys in the valley Of the
Hwdi, designing the works necessary to
prevent disaster from the food, aud de.
tvIminng their probable cost;
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-01-31
CHARLTON TRIAL IN JUNE.
by Italian judges Of
the Vtctim's Condition.

COMO Italy Jan. 3O--The Judges who
have been conducting the inquiry into the
case Of Porter Charlton, tho young Ameri-
can awaiting trial for the murder OF
his wife In 1910. have ordered thorough
inyesti CATION into the mental and physical
condition Of Mrs. Charlton before her
death. In accordance with this the trial
has boon postponed until next June
Signor Giovanni Porzio, One Of the
foremost criminal lawyers OF Italy. has
severed his connection with the case Of
Porter Charlton. 1t Is said that the Charl-
ton family could not pay the retainer fee
asked by POrzio.
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OUTLOOK" PRAISES WILSON.
RejOices In stand lie Takes on Canal
Tolls Question,

Special Gable Despatch TO Tnr STU
LONDON. Jan. 3o.--Commentius on tic
announcement that President Wilson be-
iieves that American ships should pay
tolls the same as vessels of other nations
when passing through the Panama Canal
the outlook says that the Presidents
consideration for the provisions of the
Hay-Pauncefote treaty deserves the recog-
milton of those who have believed that the
American people lacked all sense OF in
ternational honor.
The Outlook adds that the President
action must be taken az a tardy sign
that common honesty still has represent
atives among American statesmen
Whether or not President Wilson's ur-
gent requests will have any real weight
with Congress remains to be seen. We
are. however. entitled to believe that the
President Is in earnest. and as he is no
weakling he may. II he persevcres. make
his will prevail"