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The Ordway new era., 1914-05-01

Hs Had euddsniy Remembered That
Il Was His Twsnty-fssth Birthday.
items the public had been kept sum.
ciently familiar. To It, he stood per.
feet symbol Of the elder ease and in
solent display Of inherited wealth.
And the great majority Of those who
had found place In that roomy cham
ber to listen TO the ugly tale Of squan-
dered millions. looked to him with .
ftsAnAment. tnat was shnrrsnsd ~ mis-
apparent nonchalance.
Long before the closing session It
had been clear that, a. far ~ indict-
ments were concerned. the investiga-
ton would be barren Of result OF
individual criminality. flight and sui.
eide had been confession. but more
sweeping charges could not be brought
home. The gilded fool had not brought
himself into the embarrassing purv1ew
Of the law.
80 ~
The jostlins crowd nocked out into
the square, among them . fresh.faced
girl ON the arm Of q gray.bearded man
In black frock coat and picturesque
broad.brimmed felt hat. She turned
her eyes to his.
80 that" she said. "is John Valiant!
I'd almost rather have missed Niagara
Falls. must write Shirley cambridge
about It. I'm 30 sorry lost that
picture OF him that l cut out Of the
paper"
II reckon he's not such bad lot"
said her uncle. He hailed . cab.
Grand Central Station" he directed.
with q glance at his watch, land be
quick about II. We've Just time to
make our train"
.
Some hours later. In an inner once
Of downtown sky.scraper. the newly
appointed receiver Of the Valiant Cor
poration. q heavy, thick-set man with
narrow eyes, sat beside . table on
which lay small black satchel with
a paddock on It's handle. whose con.
tents-several bundles Of crisp papers
-he had been turning over In his
heavy hands with look Of incredu.
lous amusement A sheet containing
a mass Of figures and memoranda lay
among them.
The shock was stilf on his face when
a knock came At the door. and . man
entered. Tho newcomer was gray
haired. slightly stopped and lean.
jowled, with humorous expression on
his lips. He glanced in surprise at
the Uttered table.
Fargo" said the man at the desk,
do you notice anything queer about
meT
His friend grinned. mo. Buck" he
said judicially. unless it's that neck
tie It would stop Dutch clock"
Hang the haberdashery! Read this
from young Valiant" He passed
over letter.
Fargo read. He looked up. "Securi.
ties aggregating three. millions!" he
said In hushed voice. why, unless
I've been misinformed. that represents
practically all his private fortune"
The other nodded. Turned over to
the corporation with his resignation as
vice-president, and without blessed
string tied to 'em! What do you think
of that?"
Think! It's the most absurdly
idiotic thing ever met. Two weeks
ago. before the investigation :
but now. when It's perfectly certain
they can bring nothing home to him."
He paused. "Of course suppose It'll
save the corporation, Ell? But It may
be ten years before its securities pay
dividends. And this II real money
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-01

A street in Lyons-the Rue de la
Republique-is paved with glass. The
blocks are eight inches square, and SO
closely fitted that water cannot pass
between the interstices.
The Ordway new era., 1914-05-01
ODD FACTS.

Out of total coinage of 62.sO0.000
$47,200,000 was In gold.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF ELECTION

Notice to the Electors Of the City OF
Grand Forks, N. D.:
Notice is hereby given that on the
ths o1r q oeoet IN 'sa
continuously until o'clock in the aft
ernoon Of said day, to-wit: the 6th day
OF April, A. ID. 1914, there shall be held
in the several Election Precincts Of said
choosing and electinE the elective ON
GERS Of the city Of Grand Forks. North
Dakota, as provided by law. At the
said election the following officers shall
be chosen: -
One City Treasurer.
One Police Magistrate.
One City Justice Of the Peacs.
Ono Park Commissioner.
One Alderman from tho First Ward,
One Alderman from the Second Ward,
One. Alderman from the Third Ward.
Ono Alderman from the Fourth Ward.
Two Aldermen, from the Fifth Ward.
One Alderman from the Sixth Ward.
One Alderman from the. Seventh
plaes The Usual pesins Hfhsss p,.es. s of 'ths ne
March. s4th and s1st. respectively.
The following places havs besn des-
ing places Of the seYeral' election pre-.
,cincts: ..ls = :,
First Ward-city Filter Plant.
second Ward--Arlington-PArk Hotel.
Third Ward-south Fourth Street
Fourth wsrd-old city Hail. Thiro
and International Avenue. & Z.
Fifth Ward. First Rrecinct--Interna.
.tienal Avenue Fire Hail. IS
Fifth Ward. Second Precinet-l2ls
Sixth Ward. First Precinct ls
AV6uu0s - (
S Sixth Ward. Second Prscinct So
I. .ss., Seventh Ward - Cottonwood
q The polls at such polling piacss shall
ne. kept opens contfnuor6iyl from
osiock :. n. to 0'ciocls 81 u. on said
Election dag and nDl.iShg gsf:s \.
this Srd ny 1f March. 81 1Ol Z. ss:7,
@ Attest - sss s -- r NJ llnsphysg IS
& . esssa s ne lsysr,
-ApE. 81 SIi aas "
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
LEAL CITIZENS
MAKE DONATION
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Green
Subscribe $1,000 to Boys
and Girls Fund.
By Leo

Valley City, March s1.-Leal is on
the map with towns several times its
size, SO far as public spirit goes. This
week Harry Green and wife of that
place subscribed. $1,000 toward the
Boys and Girls Encampment Fund.
Mr.. Karr who is responsible for big
gifts that are coming in stated that
Mr.. and Mrs. Green were greatly in
terested in what is being done for the
boys and girls of Barnes county and
in giving the magnificent gift did SO in
a spirit of love for the young people
that would be benefited at the Chau-
tauqua encampments.
In addition to the gift of Mr.. and
Mrs. Green the One Hundred Dollar
an Acre club have voted to use $50 to
defray the expenses Of Carl Lee, q
former Barnes county boy now at the
head of the University of Wisconsin to
come here and address the boys and
girls during the encampment. The
generous spirit Of the club in Leal as
well as Mr.. and Mrs. Green is a mat
ter that Will have an influence in
every part Of the county and in car
rying out a larger plan Of operation
that was thought possible last year.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
May Help You if
Lunqs Are Affected

Proper diet, fresh air and temperate
habits are beneficial to persons suffering
from Lung Trouble; but in a great many
instances reports show that the addition
OF medicine for this affection has ma
terially helped in bringing about recovery
For more than fifteen years Eckman'a
Alternative. q medicine for Throat and
Lung Troubles, has accomplished good
results. Read what 1t did in this case:-
Madison Lake, MINI.
Gentlemen: In December, 1905, March,
ly9, and September, 1909, l was taken
with hemorrhages of the lungs which con-
nned me several weeks, each time to nv
ped. My doctor advised me to 20 West.
In November started for Denver
Col. After my arrival I met Michael
Brody, who. upon learning of my condi-
tion. urged me to take Eckman's Altera-
tive. kept on taking the medicine and
improved fast. In March. 1910. l re-
turned home. I am entirely we'll have
good appetite and sleep well. When
LETT Denver my weight was 100 pounds.
! now weigh 185, my normal weight.
health"
(Anidavit PAUL L. FAsNACHT.
above Abbreviated; more on reQuest)
Eckman's Alternative has been proven by
many years test to be most eficacious
for severe Throat and Lung Affections,
Bronchitis. Bronchial Asthma, Stubborn
Colds and In uphuilding the system.
Contains no narcotics. poisons or habit
forming drugs. Ask for booklet telling
Of recOveries. md write to Eckman
Laboratory. Philadelphia, Pa, for evi.
dence. For sale BY all leading druggists
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
PRAISE WALS1R0N
FOR fine SHOWING
Success of Devils Lake u. G..
T. Due to His Untir-
ing Efforts.

Devils Lake, n. D., March 31.-
Devils Lake counsel No. $50 U. C. T.,
held their annual election of officers
and also initiated five new members.
This makes the total number of men,
bers In good standing at the close of
the fiscal year March 81, 113, against
Sc at the beginning of the year. This
shows an increase of 100 per cent
and will without doubt win for this
counsel the silver trophy given each
year for the greatest percentage OF
increase.
The splendid showing made the past
year is largely due to the able leader
ship of Senior Counselor l.. G. Wal
counselor's chair. Mr.. Walstrom with
out the aid or encouragement at first
Of even committee went after the
organization of a counsel of the u. c.
T. in Devils Lake, and succeeded Sc
well that this counsel is now regard
ed as one of the livest wires in the
grand jurisdiction.
The following officers We're elected
for the coming year: Senior counsel
or, b. f. Baldwin; Junior counselor
A. f. Severyn; past counselor, L. G.
Walstrom: secretary-treasurer, r. c.
Madsen: conductor. p. NJ. Spatz; page
A. T. Cullen: seminal. A. E. Iverson;
executive committee to serve two years
G. F. Moody and G. w. Mallough;
holdover members executive commit
Hazard; representative to grand
counsel meeting at Mankato in June
L. G. Walstrom and ]. P. Desmond;
alternates, B. E. Baldwin and. A. r.
Severyn; manager of baseball team
Ira Nero: captain, B. II. Cullen.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31

Teachers agency appeared before the
city commissioners and presented ar
guments why their agencies should not
come under the provision of the law
licensing employment agencies. After
hearing their presentation of the case
lit was decided to make this matter a
special order at the regular meeting
of the commission tomorrow, and it is
expected that a decision will be arriv-
cd at then.
W. B. Sherman, manager of one of
the employment agencies of this city
appeared before the city commits
sion some time ago and complained OF
the action of the commission in COM
pelling these agencies to pay 500
while the teachers agencies are en-
empted. Assistant City Attorney
Shure had been asked by the commits
sion what the law in the matter ie
and he gave 1t as his opinion tina,
teachers agencies were exempt.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31

George se'oni Hogdon Cd ~ and % little daughter
of Superior, Wis, who have spent the
past week with friends III Grand
Forks, arrived last Thursday to visit
at the home II her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. N. o. Nelson. i
The Ladies' Aid of the Hauge
church were entertained OH Thursday
afternoon in the church parlors by
Mesdames John Almen and j'allack
Tallackson. .,.. 49,
soren Westergard spent Thursday
at Neche attending to business mat
ters.
Rev. d. NJ. Mcintosh. Presbyterian
pastor at large, came up from Grand
Forks Saturday evening AMI conduct
ed services in the Episcopal church
Sunday morning. ~
DIR. and Mrs. Ross kiboee of Dray-
ton spent Monday in the city with
relatives. .u
Vernon Sprague came up from the
university Sunday evening to spend
a few days with his parents.
The Mite society will hold their
meeting a little early this month,
making it farewell party in honor
of Mrs. C. L. Prince who will leave
in few days for the east. Mes
DANES c. G. jackson and John Nc
Jackson home on Thursday evening.
John Boeing Of Minto was here
Monday morning between trains on
his way to Grand Forks.
Chas. Carpenter and Halle Hanson
left today for Minneapolis with car
load of potatoes which they are taxi
ing to the Potato Elevator company.
On Saturday afternoon and evening
the girls of the choking classes of the
domestic science department Of the
high school held q candy sale in the
Foogman drug store.
Mrs. Nate Upham returned Sunday
evening. to Drayton, having visited
with friends here.
Carl Hankey arrived home Friday
morning from Stevens Point, Wis,
where he spent = couple of weeks
with relatives. -
On Wednesday evening the White
Shield league met at the home of, F.
L. owston, ands 9 ,mfst pleasant time
Mrs. C. E. searleI Returned Sunday
evening from Forest River. She was
w. NJ. Montgomery, who will be her
guest.
Rev. and Mrs. Roberts of Crystal
spent several days here last week at
the Stenson home.
Nels Nelson of the Minneapolis po-
lice force was in the city on Monday
to take back the remains of his
brother who was burned to death in
the fire that destroyed the o. J. Null
ligan farm home near Cashel. In
this fire, which occurred some months
ago. Q. ]. Mulligan also lost his life.
Dore Hoo returned Sunday even
ing from Grand Forks where he at
tended to business matters.
Supt. F. l. Whitney spent the lat
ter part Of the week at New Rock
ford, Fargo and Grand Forks attend
ing to business matters.
Rev. Hanson Of Crookston spent
Thursday and Friday here with
friends. W.
Henry o. GorGer and Miss Ida C.
Eek were married on Saturday
March 2S at the home Of the brides
mother in Gonvick, MINI. They will
be at home to their friends at the
farm home east of this city after
April 25.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
FARMERS JOIN
W|LL|STON CLUB
Method of Cooperation is
Worked Out in Williams
County Metropolis.

The Williston Commercial club has
worked out definite scheme Of CO.
operation between the business men
and the farmers, the first result Of
which was the joining of full member
ship of the Muddy Valley Farmers
club as associate members.
Twenty-four farmers are included
in the number who will work now as
members both OF the local Commercial
membership cost is placed on the basis
of SIS for each club joining, and it is
expected that most of the twenty-five
farm clubs In the county will affiliate.
The Williston Commercial club is
also making an effort to increase the
use of electricity in the city, so that
1t may have the advantage of cheaper
rates, as provided by its contract with
the government.
Center is one of the new CONNER
cial club cities of the state. an or
ganization having Just been launched
here.
Rolla Wants immigration.
The Rolla Commercial club will
present petitions to the Rolette coun-
ty board of commissioners, asking
that a levy for immigration purposes
be made. 1t is proposed to join in
the general immigration movement
that has been launched by the cities
in the Lake Region district.
Grafton and Rolla clubs are back
ing baseball teams.
Plans have been laid at Bottineau
for the organization of a commercial
club. Judge Kirk is temporary chair
man.
Park River. through the efforts Of
Its club. will have a chautauqua dur
ing the coming summer.
The fourth annual banquet Of the
Cooperstown Commercial club was
attended by 165 people. The result
will be greater cooperation in NUM-
cipal improvement movements.
There will be cream producing
contest in Rolette county under the
direction Of the Rolla Commercial
club.
The jamestown Commercial club
has succeeded in making preliminary
arrangements for the establishment
of a creamery in that city.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31

The williams county fair and Bet
ter Farming association has solicited
assistance from all over. for the coun-
ty fair to be given this year. They
are In q position to assure contestants
the following prizes will be- offered in
the corn growing contest.
For individual corn contests one
acre for boys under Is and three
acres for mem: ~.
First prize, 800. 49,.
Second prize. $50.
Third prize; $40. Z, .Bi3 II,
n. Fourth prize, $25. .,s
& The following prizes will be offered
to the farmers, club having the best
exhibit at the county fair. In this
or one-half to be decided later. 8
First prize, S125. .s 8
Second prize. SIS.
Third prize. $50.
Fourth prize. $25.
+ Fifth prize, 325. 5s
Two prizes will be awarded for the
best acre OF aifalfa sown this year ur-
der dry farming: ,5
First prize. $50. si,Ss.G I; atf.s iJ
Second prize. SIS. a s..3 i. ,5ss &
The business men Of the county fair
are contributing to the fund. It is
hoped q great number Will try for the
prizes. s. III . ECO sssas
Is Bishop Tyler. the new bishop,of the
Episcopal church. conducted services
In the city Sunday. He was assisted
Ihy Rev. BLAZER Of Ninot.
MI Nas4s Hunt Ton of E.afxo
arrivod hofes WedneedAv for q visit
Nth lsf X t'stsr Z ~ gsan Hunting-
Assoln1Y! :. ose.5 q. IN i lsA.lsy.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
NEARLY COMPLETED
Carrineton's New Water Supply to be
ia. ~.... Accepted Soon.

Darlington, n. D.. March 31.-The
new city we'll is about ready to be
turned over, to the city. The coun-
Gil agreed to accept it at a special
meeting and the contractors are to
do some finishing work that will
probably require a couple weeks
The concrete curb is down thirty
one and a half feet. The original
five feet but unexpected trouble was
encountered in the ground. formation
at the present depth and rather than
take chances 1t was mutually decided
that the we'll should be taken over.
The additional depth required under
the contract would have given the
city nothing it has not already got.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
GASOLINE EXPLODEs
Dentists Tools Damaged When Liquid
Goes or In Office.

Ashley, N. D., March GA gaso-
line explosion in Dentist Huttmann's
office made things lively for a few
minutes. Mr.. Huttmann and T. S.
Johnson made use of the hand chem
ical extinguishers kept in the Union
bank building and had the fire under
control by the time the fire depart
ment apparatus could be brought to
the scene. The building suffered no
damage other than some scroched
woodwork, but DIR. Huttmann's tools,
furniture, fixtures. ETC., were dam
aged to an amount estimated at near
ly a thousand dollars. DIR. Hutt-
mann shows a few scars on the face
as a result of the experience. e.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
FACES MORE SUITS
Bowman Citizen Faces Threatened
Libel Actions.

Bowman, \. D., March 31.-More
Bowman Citizen. There were num-
Der against George A. Totten, ST.. the
former editor. These were Withdrawn
on condition that he leave the state
and he is now in Tennessee studying
law. His son is running the publica-
ton now. AS result Of recent nrti-
cles regarding seed grain M -ters
notices of retraction have been serv-
ed on the editor by the Western Lum-
ber &, Grain Co., in three cases and by
Sheriff Barrett in another case.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
NEW SCHOOL SYSTEM
Gov. Hanna Addresses Meeting and
Urges Consolidation.

Pillsbury, n. D., March 31.-Gov-
ernor L. b. Hanna addressed one Of
the largest crowds ever assembled at
this place. yesterday when the farm
ers and the townspeople met to
boost for consolidated district
school. Several other matters came
up at this meeting, which were dis
cussed with much interest by those
present. The governor made fine
impression on his hearers,
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
MORE CANDIDATES

sevefnI New Asplrantsi to Places on
School Board.
Fargo. N. D., March 31.-Four new
candidates for membership on the
board Of education are circulating
their petitions among the voters Of the
city which are being, literally signed.
They are. Prof. e. F. Ladd and Attor-
ney John H. Frame. for the three-year
term, and w. J. Howe and Mrs. Nellie
Nelson Hicks for the one-year term.
Mrs. r. P. Blake who announced her
candidacy few days ago is a candi-
date Tor the three-year term.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
HOME DESTROYED
Overleated Stove Cause of Bad Blaze
Near MOorhcad.

Moorhead. Mimi, March 31.-An
overheated stove started q fire Sunday
evening in the residence of Peter
Soenens, which resulted in total loss
of the building and furniture. The
fire department worked with the blaze
for more than two hours. but it had
gained too great headway to be put
out in time to save anything. Mr..
Soenens and his family were asleep
when the fire started and It was dis
covered barely soon enough to allaw
them to-. escape. ~ ti.F. sr,E
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31

Foley Cathartic Tablets are entirely
effective, thoroughly cleansing and al
ways pleasant in action. They con-
tain blue flag, are remedy for con-
stipation and sluggish liver. and
tonic to the bowels, which are I'm
proved by their use. Try them. They
do not fail to give relief and satisfac-
tion.-McGrath's Pharmacy.-Adv.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31

melodiously ut the Methodist parson-
age Monday evening when Arthur B.
Boyer and Miss Selma A.. johnson,
both ! h., Of Wheelock Nh were ,,,1 united -, in
groom is a most popular young man.
while the bride is a most successful
school teacher. Mr.. and Mrs Boyer
will live near Wheelock.
The Williston Township Farmers
club met with Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Petty and was one of the best meet
ings held this year. The ladies served
splendid Dutch dinner and after
the program again served ice cream
and cake. At present there are thir.
ty-four members. The program was
especially good.
Violin Solo-Alfred Wilke. accom-
panied by Mrs. Siewert.
Roll call and minutes.
Buying Fence Posts in Car Lots
]. B. Brown.
Whistling Solo, Home Sweet Home
Variations-Mrs. F. .Siewert.
some Pine-Leo Hollar, Mrs. Siewert.
Cement Silo Construction-Super-
intendent Schollander.
Trip to Observation-Disclosures o. ].
Rold.
Piano Solo. The Storm >King-syl-
via Hartman.
Cooperation Between Local Busi-
ness Men and Farmers-G. M. Thom-
as.
Violin solo-G. M. Thomas.
Mr.. Dane Of the Mahon-Robinson
Lumber company gave q practical
talk on shipping fences Of lumber.
A meeting was held Wednesday ev-
ening at the home Of Mrs. w. Denny,
chairman OF the Williston Votes for
Women league, to discuss the very
important issue, votes for women.
At the Commercial club meeting
Monday evening great interest was
shown in the installing of a white
way and cheaper rates for electricity.
Attorney E. K. Ellefson is remov-
Ing his family and his Office to Wolf
Point, where he will engage in the
law and loan business.
A dispatch was recently received
that the contract for the construction
of the Williston federal building has
been let to George w. Stiles Con-
struction company of Chicago, Ill, for
$82,82S. The, exterior will be lime
stone similar to that used in the fed
eral building in Bismarck. Work
will begin within the next sixty days.
L. C. ,Wingate with Mrs. Wingate,
left Monday for the twin cities, where
they will be gone ten days.
Mrs. A. A. Bradley entertained a
number of her friends Wednesday aft
ernoon in honor Of her guest. Miss
very pleasant afternoon.
The b. & 4. club met at the home
of Mrs. A. ]. Field Wednesday. Mrs
Volby and Miss Baldwin each sang
solos. -. 70
Mrs. Dochterman gave a paper on
the history Of tariff and schedule.
The hostess was assisted in serving
her dainty lunch by Mrs. Brownson,
Miss Alice Borden and Miss Miriam
Shaw.
=. b. Sapp Of Fargo began an evan
gelistic educational meeting in the
court house Sunday.
Mrs. G. w. Paulson is guest at
the Borden home. She is on her way
from Chicago to- Fort Benton.
The following are the newly elected
officers for local Elks:
Exalted Ruler-W. G. Owens.
Esteemed Leading Knight-R. l..
Welliver.
Esteemed Loyal Knight. A. La.
vallee.
Esteemed Lecturing Knight-F. H.
Smith.
secretary-G. G. Harvey.
Treasurer-S. M. Hyde.
Tyler. Ingwalson.
Trustee-Waldo Leonhardy.
Delegate to National Convention
w. Broderick. @>'t
Mr.. and Mrs. Borden entertained
the east end Whist club Thursday ev-
ening.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-03-31
MAY IMPROVE ROAD
Northern Pacific Is Planning Improve
ments at Darlington.

Darlington, n. D., March 31.-The
hopes of the residents Of Darlington
that further railway facilities will be
secured appear to have every oppor-
tunity for fulfillment. A Northern
statement that in less than two years
Darlington will be a division point
and that the present Turtle Lake
branch Of the Northern Pacific, with
an eastern extension from here to
Sanborn and a western projection be-
yond the Missouri river. will be the
main freight line Of the Northern Pa
cifc. Blueprints Of the plans are
already reported to have been made.