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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27

trial problems are This much. al
least. will have been done. The rel
port will furnish excellent reading foH
any person interested In the problem,
OF poverty. Persons interested maI
secure copies OF the report by writing
to their congressman or senator, ad
undoubtedly II will be printed as d
public document as soon as received
by congress.
The silliest thing done by the presi
ent or any other congress was thd
refusal by the Democratic caucus I'd
permit a vote in the house Of reprei
sentatives on the constitutional
amendment giving women the right
TO vote. This was silly because 1t wad
unnecessary and poor politics. There
are votes enough In the house on both
sides without doubt TO defeat thd
amendment. II could, therefore, safeI
ly have been brought IN. debated and
disposed OF by record roll call. This
would have removed from the shoulI
ders of the Democratic party. as SUCH
the stigma of party hostility to vol
man suffrage. IL would have enabled
individual Democrats TO go on record
favoring ii. and would have allowed
others opposing II TO state their POSI-
ton openly and at length II would
also have saved the president the emil
barrassment of continuous delegations,
waiting on his door step for chance
10 interview him as 10 whether hid
has again changed his mind on the
subject, or thought OF some new ext
cuse for putting off vote on It
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
By gibson GARDNER

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The bill
providing for government-owned
merchant marine promises to absorb
large share OF interest at the com
ing session. The president is prepar-
ing to back up his original recon-
mendation and TO urge that prompt
action be taken on this measure. All
the reasons originally suggesting this
policy remain, and have been rein
forced The transfer OF foreign ships
TO the American flag has failed TO
supply the need for an American mer-
chant marine. and today practically
all of our commerce with foreign
countries is being carried In English
bottoms Should anything interfere
with the British control OF the high
ways OF the ocean, our neutral com
merce would be cut on
That the impartial distribution OF
relief to people in foreign countries
merely prolongs the agony OF the
present war is the statement OF Boil
ton Hall. the eminent publicist.
1--WE frown," says he, ION supplying
goods for the use OF the unwounded
soldiers, but we seem 10 think IL a
virtue to send money and goods for
the wounded soldiers. That Ameri-
cans should send money to do for the
belligerents what their governments
would have to do for them II we did
not do II, is on a par with supplying
food for the exhausted men or am
munition for those who have to de-
fepd themselves. 1t IL helping TO pro
long the war. This idea will not be
popular with those who are guided by
sensibility rather than by sense. But
we have at our own very doors ample
and narrowing distress and misery to
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
Knew His Voice.

Mrs. Goodolsoul was waiting tea
for her husband, who was expected
home from the city every minute.
Suddenly out in the road donkey
prayed. The dear old lady, who was
little deaf, beamed
Run an put the kettle on, Jane
she cried. THE master is coming
down the street. I'd know his hearty
laugh anywhere"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
Lost Illuslons.

On the Chronological Order Of Their
LosS)
The possibility land intrinsic do
stability Of grabbing the moon
The pot Of gold at the end OF the
rainbow,
y. Santa Claus.
There Is room at the top tor every
earnest young man
Platontc love. - -
Two can Live az cheaply az one.
-7IudRa,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
A Neat Woman.

twenty-five dollars "for scrubbing
on the tombstones OF my neighbors In
the grave yard" was one Of the pc
culiar requests In the will OF Mrs.
Margaretha H. Schmidt. on ale for
probate In Belleville. Ill.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
She'll Be Missed /.

Z Miss Matte Hirper will take a two
weeks vacation from her duties at
the postomce. During her absence
Postmaster Wade requests patrons OF
the Office TO lick their own postage
stannps.-Saugatuok Commercial Rec
ord.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27

Spain 10 experimenting with Ameri
can dry farming methods.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
BY Auto.

BY Auto.
Mrs. Rural want you to XIII a
couple OF chickens for dinner.
New Cook (late from the city)--
Yes. nam. Which car shall I do Il
with Puck.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-11-27
From Another Point of NielU

and parsnips, and Ham was off
to college with three weeks al
lowance in advance, but before
going he called on Pansy and pro-
posed.
Pansy told him she loved him
for the attention he had always
paid her and for his thoughtful
ness In always bringing her
Bermuda onion, and said he might
hope.
At this writing she is thinking
the matter over, and as Bert
Woodmsnsee has since been seen
In the company Of the new MIL
liner, do not be surprised to hear
that Pansy has become the bride
OF a rising civil engineer, the
moral Of which for the impulsIve
Bert Woodmansee will be that a
young man who Is In love with a
girl who likes Bermuda onions
should not Jump at conclusions.
However, we shall see
(To Be contlnued)
Now for the turkey hash.
Supt. Chadsey recommends
course in swimming for boys ant
girls as part OF their education. Tbs
benefits OF such a thing are not ex
actly apparent on the surface
The only thing consoling about this
song, TITS Long Way 10 Tipperary.
is the fact that the singer may be OF
her way
The first nomination OF a member
for the Order OF the Can is from II
r. l.. who suggests cosmetic peach
Canned.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
BURGLARS GALORE

There are so many burglars
loose these days that it is wise to
keep doors and windows locked al
night and loaded shot-guns han
dy.. Several houses have been en-
tered of late. Last Friday night a
couple of the gentry were discOv-
cred by neighbor trying to effect
an entrance to No. 605 Seventh St.
But either the telephone call
that summoned the police or a
light in the neighbor's window
frightened them away in the nick
of time to save them from arrest.
for the response of the police was
prompt and tracks were made
away from the block in hurry
There is good reason to suspect
that the postoffice address of
these chaps is Wahpeton. and that
they will not always be lucky en-
ough to escape the vigilant Of
flcers of the law, who may change
that address to Bismarck. OF the
happy hunting grounds OF the In
dian.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
the E. r. 3. HousEPARrY

Inc nOuSeparty consisting OF
Marion Potter. Margaret Geister,
Ruth Babcock. Mae Wright, Jen-
ME Kramer, Lois Tombs. (Graf-
tom, Hazel Quick, Evelyn Burn
ham and Hazel Ellis. returned
Tuesday evening from a weeks
outing at Stewart lake. They oc-
cupied Lookout Heights The
first evening was spent in dane
ing at Purdon's Lodge, the Sec
ond in serenading and calling on
a house party from Fergus Falls.
Thursday night the entire camp
was at Purdon's beach. FRIDAY
evening all the girls of Camp Mir
vana, numbering about thirty
five, were entertained at Shea de
Bower. Miss Clara Shirley and
the Misses James were hostesses
Saturday evening at a weiner
roast. On Sunday fifteen enjoyed
a scrumptious dinner. and the ev-
ening was spent at candy making.
On Monday several tried to
catch fish or get water lilies but
nobody succeeded in getting any
thing but a good coat of tan.
The houseDarty broke up on
Tuesday with an unanimous vote
to make it an annual event.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
MRs. WILSON'S FUNERAL

A. simple service marked the
funeral of Mrs. Wilson at Wash
ington on Monday and the Presi-
dent and his daughters then be-
gan the saddest journey of their
lives. that of accompanying the
remains of the devoted wife and
mother to their last resting place,
beside those of her father and
mother at Rome. Ga.
While flags dropped at half
mast throughout Washington
thousands of women and men ga
thered outside the White House
in the wide avenue before the
closed gates. but less than 200
only could be admitted to the east
room, where. the services were
brief and of the simplest possible
% ing Of few verses eG from IN The the Bible Bible
and prayer by Rev. Sylvester
Beach Of the church which the
ton. N. J. The benediction was
pronounced by Rev. j. H. Taylor,
at whose church the President
and his wife worshipped since
coming to Washington. There was
no music. or sermon, or eulOgy.
The casket was taken to the
train, and on it was single
wreath. the last gift of the Presi-
dent and his DAUGHTERS. Among
fl lwers at the White House were
many elaborate designs. but only
a small part of the flowers coulG
be sent with the train.
At Rome the exercises were
equally as simple.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
A COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION
Under the Rules Of the Civil Ser.
vice Commission

A competitive examination un-
der the rules of the U. S. Civil
Service Commission for the posi-
tion Of clerk (male or female)
and Carrier in the Postoffice at
Wahpeton will be held on Satur-
day, August %. 1914. commence
ing at 9 o'clock A. M.
Applications for this examina-
tion must he made on the pre-
scribed form. which. with ncces-
sary instructions. may he obtain
ed from the Commissions local
representative. Mr.. j. J. Voves.
Secretary Civil Service Board at
the Wahneton. N. D.. Post Office
or from the undersigned.
Applications will not he accept
ed unless received by the UNDER
signed before 900 O'clock A. M.
on Saturday. August %. 1914. All
persons wishing to take this ex-
animation should secure blanks
and fill them out at once in order
to allow time for any necessary
corrections.
J. MI. SHOEMAKER.
Secretary Civil Service Board
st. Paul. Mimi.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
DEMOCRATS ARE
GETTING IN LINE
For the Fall Campaign and Hold
an enthusiastic Meeting,
Tuesday Afternoon
PURCELL and BARTHOLOMEW
Make Ringing Speeches Before the
Candidates and Committee
at tho Meeting

The Democratic candidates of
the county met with the Executive
Committee in this city Tuesday
afternoon and listened to a cou-
pie of ringing speeches made bv
Ex-senator Purcell and Mr.. Fred
bartholomew. of Grand Forks,
Democratic candidate for Con-
gress of this district, and trans
acted business preliminary to the
campaign.
No better or more enthusiastic
set of candidates was ever pre-
sented to the voters of the county
than those who compose the Dem
ccratic ticket this year. and they
are ready to- roll up their sleeves
and help to make the campaign
before us a winning one. The
splendid administration OF Prcsi-
dent Wilson has given the Demo-
Gratis of North Dakota new life
and something to work for. and
the party never was more united
or in better fighting trim than
it will be this fall.
ed the meeting with splendid
Idlh tlIut lidu lIlc illlr ol VICTORY
in it. and showed most clearly
that he is the right man in the
right place. The Democrats of
the county. as we'll as of the en-
tire state, will make an aggressive
campaign this fall, and don't VOC
forget it.
In addition to the transaction
of much preliminary work. the
meeting appointed committee
consisting Of Judge Van Arnam,
Chairman Schneider and Secretary
McMichacl to draft suitable reso-
lutions of sympathy with our
great and good President on the
death of his beloved wife. who
was that day consigned to her
grave at her childhood home i'm
Rome. Ga. a copy of which reso-
lutiOns were snread unOn the min
utes and another copy sent to the
President.
Just watch the smoke that Sen
ator Purcell and Congressman-to
-be Bartholomew. and the candi-
dates on our county ticket will
make this fall. There is victory
in the air.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
ENGLAND AND GERMANY

land and Germany is the first war
that has ever been fought between
them. Great Britain has frequent
ly been the ally of Prussia. the
backbone of Germany. but never
before has she been her enemy.
England lent Prussia valuable
aid during the seven years war of
i756-1763, and helped her <again
during the war of liberation
against Napoleon. Prussian and
English troops fought side by
side at Waterloo and marched in
to Paris together, several weeks
later. 1t was the Kaiser's ag-
gressive naval policy that put en-
nifty between the two countries.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
LATEST EUROPEAN NEWS

france ana Austria have final
80 declared war on each other and
the ambassadors of each country
to the other has gone home.
Belgium is reported to be over
run with German spies. 100 of
whom have been shot.
The British cruiser Essex has
captured the German steamer
KrOnprinz Wilhelm returning
from America and taken her to
Bermuda.
Liege forts are still held by the
Belgians, who have been reen-
forced by French and British
troops. The forts there are re-
ported to be still in tact. but the
Germans have captured the CITY.
The Kaiser has Joined his
troops at AiX-la-Chapelle and now
heads his army i'm person.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
TAX COMMISSION TAKES NOTE


The Fargo Forum Of last
Thursday says the State Tax Com
mission may take active steps to
remove from office w. J. Robin
son Of this city. who is charged
with having voted with other COM
missicners to EXEMPT leased rail-
road sites in this county from tax
alton while he himself is said to
have certain leased sites along
the G.. N. right of way. The Times
hopes Mr.. Robinson and the other
county commissioners may be
able to give a satisfactory expla-.
nation of their action regarding
leased railway sites in this coun-
ty. so that no action against them,
will be necessary.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
EUROPEAN WAR
GETS BLOODIER
Kaiser Wilhelm Threatens a 5e-
we're Lesson to Belgium for
Opposing Him
CONDITION AT LIEGE AWFUL
Vast German Army on Move Thru
Luxembourg and Great Battle
THOUGHT to 80 On

The great European war widens
and deepens as the days go by and
the slaughter at Liege may be only
a skirlnish compared with what is
yet to come. English and French
troops have Joined the Belgian
forces near Brussels and another
great battle may be fought near
the old battle field of Waterloo.
Two German cavalry divisions
are in the neighborhood of Ton
gres, to the north of Liege and
other German troops are reported
to be entrenching along the line of
the river Aisno. Another large
Geman force is moving through
the Duchy of Luxembourg. and its
advance has arrived at the Bel
gian frontier.
Emperor William of Germany
is leading his troops in person.
and sent a personal telegram to
King Albert of Belgium that his
nation would pay dearly for its
action in refusing his troops free
passage through that country.
The German forces at Liege are
reported to be short of food. ow-
ing to their unexpected delay
there, and the French troops have
got between them and their base
of supplies.
An English war vessel is re-
ported to have been sunk by a
German man-of-war off the CAL
ifornia coast, but like all war ru-
mOrs the report may not be true.
Secretary Bryan has been noti-
fled that the North sea has been
laid with mines making navigation
dangerous and all Americans
abroad will run considerable risk
in crossing that body of water.
No heavy engagements have as
yet been reported from Russia or
France. But the time is near when
big battles are expected in Bel
gium, France, Russia and Ger
many.
The conditions at Liege. Bel
gium. is reported to be simply aw-
full. The principal forts at Liege
are still holding out against the
Germans, although the latter have
succeeded in taking the city.
A Berlin dispatch says that
100000 of Russian money
was seized in the Berlin banks. as
prize money. The Germans claim
to have food enough in stock to
last them year.
The British are said to have
captured a German steamer laden
with $5,00O,0O0 specie.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
METHODIST onuRon

Services next Sunday as fol-
lows: Morning worship at 1880
A. NJ. Subject of the sermon: "The
Possibilities of the Worker" Sun
day School will be held at 12 NJ.
Epworth League at Z P. M. and
the evening service at 8 P. M.
Prayer meeting on Thursday at
8 P. M.
A cordial invitation is extended
to all to attend the various SER
vices of the church. It is esDec-
tally desired that all the members
large and small. be present at the
session Of the Sunday School.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
Mrs. WOODROW WILSON DEAD

mrs. Woodrow Wilson, wife of
the President of the United States.
died in the White House Last
thursday evening, and the best
known home in the land is DESC
late. Her ailment was Bright 5
disease. with complications.
Not until the day before her
death did the family become
alarmed as to her condition.. al
though the President had spent
nearly all his time for some days
previous at her bedside. Indeed,
not. until the morning of the day
OF her death did the family physi-
cvian tell the President that there
was no longer any hope.
Mrs. Wilson was one of the best
OF our American women, and be-
fore her illness she spent consid-
erable of her time visiting with
the poor and friendless i'm the
slums of the capital city. and af-
ter her death these people were
the very first to send flowers to
the house in her memory. Her
christianity was, therefore of the
practical kind.
The President and his wife were
greatly devoted to each other and
his grief is very deep. In her last
moments Mrs. Wilson was uncon-
scious, but the President knelt by
her bedside and held her hand,
gently chatting it, as Mrs. Wilson
crossed over from the White
House to the house not made with
hands. eternal in the heavens.
This was the third wife of a
President to die in the White
House. Mrs. John Tyler was the
first presidents wife to die there.
and Mrs. Benjamin Harrison was
the second, Mrs. Wilson's funer-
al took place at the White House
on Monday, and again at Rome,
Ga, on Tuesday, where the body
was taken for interment.
Myrtle Hill cemetery, near
Rome. Ca. now holds all that was
mortal of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson.
the first lady of the land, and be-
side those of her father and moth
er her body now awaits the first
resurrection.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
EURoPEAN RUMoRs

A rumor was afloat yesterday
that the Gear of Russia had been
assassinated. and another to the
effect that japan is about to da-
clare war ON Germany. Both ru-
mors. like many others. lack con-
formation. although japan may
yet decide to take hand in the
European war and attack the Ger
mans at Using Tau. Another bull
letin announced that the German
Kaiser had been wounded.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
LATEST MEXICAN NEWS

MeXico City has peaceably SUR
rendered to the Constitutionalists
and unless new complications
arise the war there is over. The
10000 Federals are to march
out of the capital to southern
city, there to await developments,
and are expected to tender their
services to the new government.
This marks the complete triumph
Of the Presidents policy of
"Watchful Waiting"
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
,nsuREs CROP MOVEMENTS

North Dakota National banks
have been notified by eastern cor
respondents that England has Ia
ken action which insures its ship
ping against war risks and this
cannot help having a favorable eff
feet on crop movements. This is
particularly true as to the fall
supply abroad, which is low. and
our supplies are needed there.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
STATE FAIR PAID THIS YEAR

The State Falr asSOcjatlOn re-
ports the most successful Fair i'm
it's history. The gross receipts
were $4,000, while the expenses
including $4,000 paid for new
buildings this year, were only
$4,000, thus clearing $4,000
above all expenditures.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
ExAooERATED REPORTS

Make lots OF allowance Tor What
the bulletins say about affairs in
Europe. Many of them are great
ly exaggerated and others have
no foundation whatever. The onl"
battle so far fought in Brussels is
the one at Liege. and the losses
there were greatly over stated.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES
Sunday morning service 1O:30.
Sunday School at Noon.
Evening service. $500 D. m.

0U1lOdy ll1OIAluk SOIVAC0 4VsoVs
Sunday School at Noon.
Evening service. $500 D. m.
Christian Endeavor P. M.
Prayer meetings Thursday ev-
enine at 7:45.
Last Sunday mornings services
were very uplifting and inspiring.
Rev. Baker. who takes Rev. Sew
rey's place in the pulpit during
his absence, preached on the sub
iect "A Little Journey through
Space" emphasizing the great
ness of the universe and its re-
velation of the Rlorv Of God.
Sunday school begins at twelve
o'clock. at the close Of the Sunday
morning service. The Christian
meetings now begin at
1880 in order that all who wish to
attend q Sunday evening service
NAV have an opportunity to do so.
The regular prayer meeting
service will be held as usual on
Thursday evening.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13

The meat dealers firm of Luck
& Mckee has been dissolved nv
mutual consent, Mckee retiring.
The business is now conducted by
Mr.. Luck.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our sincerc
thanks to all friends and neigh
bors for their kindness and SYM
pathy in the time of our great
sorrow in the loss of our dear
husband and father.
Mrs. f. C.. Snyder and Children.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13

1IaK oovERNoNs REoEPTIoN
Governor Hanna arrived in Far
20 last Thursday night and was
rendered q big reception.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1914-08-13
Northern Pacific Trophy

The above reproduction the trophy offered
best and litter of the County Fair Sept 20
to Oct g at Wahpeon, ~ ID. ~ ~ "
to be competed for annually and become perma
will be engraved