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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17
IS INTERVENTION NEARER T?

Observers of Situation Look For Early
DeveIopments-Sign Attached
to Villas Halt on March to Mexico
Capitalization Are That He Has
His Own Junta In Washington.
1t is generally admitted here, says a
Washington dispatch to the New York
Tribune, that the whole Mexican situa-
tion. especially in rebel territory, is
critical. Commenting on advices to the
effect that General villa had returned
from the recently captured town of
Zacatecas to Torreon and had taken
with him the main body of his troops,
the Tribune says that some secret
strategical reason is responsible for
this withdrawal from the advance on
Mexico City. 1t is declared by his
friends that villa has no intention of
turning against CarranZa militantly or
otherwise. In fact. Villa is said to
have telegraphed one Of his agents In
Washington that he would take no ac-
ton against Carranza.
Despite the protestations of Consti-
tutionalist agents, it is well known
that most serious situation exists in
northern Mexico and that wrapped up
in it Is the future of the revolutionary
movement.
Test of Strength Coming.
While Villas agents declare that he
will not take aggressive action against
Carranza it is admitted that the breach
between the two has widened and that
the time is rapidly approaching when
there must be test of strength.
In the war department the situation
Is being watched with keenest interest.
Army officers believe that the Ameri-
can army is nearer to active service in
Mexico than at any time in several
months. Most officers believe that in
tervention is inevitable, no matter how
much the administration may try to
avoid it.
An interesting dispatch to the New
York Sun from El Paso, Tex, says:
1.-THE tense situation in the Constltu-
tionalist ranks is reflected by the atti-
tude of the representatives of Carranza
and villa at this point.
while both sides declare for publ
cation that the relations between the
supreme chief and his fighting general
are strained, they insist that they have
not reached the point where there will
be decision by arms.
"Villa came up to Torreon only to go
to Parral to attend the military funeral
Of General Trinidad Rodriguez. who
was killed at Zacatecas, say his agents.
Villa has come north to confer with
Carranza's representatives at Torreon,
say the other men, and it will all be
smoothed down by the elimination of
General Felipe Angeles.
at is noted. however, that Lazaro de
la Cara and A. Farias, Villas com
mercial agents, have begun to talk to
Washington over a leased telegraph
wire as If he had started an independ-
ent junta of his own at the capital.
They are sending and receiving mes
sages for hours at time, but they will
not say with whom they talk.
"The explanation Of the Carranzistas
is that Villa has organized lobby at
Washington in order to have the en-
barge on arms lifted and that he is not
supplanting the official junta Of the
Constitutionalists."
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17

10 paint an inside or room floor that
must be used soon. mix some shellac
varnish with the desired color: then
thin down the mass with alcohol. the
deuatured article answering Apply
two coats. an hour between coats. II
done in the evening the floor will be
dry and hard enough by morning. In
fact. it will be hard enough to use In
a few hours.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17
REGULAR PRICES

1 can drill a six-inch hole to
depth of 900 feet. Give me call
and let me figure with you.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17
Streams Full of Trout In Nine Years.

Streams Full of Trout In Nine Years.
Plans to restock all trout streams
and lakes of the national forests OF
Colorado. Wyoming and South Dakota
within nine years are well under way.
The bureau of fisheries has promised
to furnish the necessary fish fry for
distribution to the various forests. Ap-
proximately 2O.OOO,OOO trout fry of the
brook, rainbow and black spotted va
rieties will be needed. of this number
the bureau of fisheries is prepared to
supply something over 100000 this
year.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17
WALKED ACROSS CONTINENT.
And These Two San Francisco Boys
Made Money at It.

Boston. - Two San Francisco boys
Karl woodside and Joseph Kelley. ar
rived at the home of WOodside's aunt
In Brookline. Mass, after walking
across the continent They said they
started Oh their trip Jan. with only
cents.
By singing. saving wood. giving lee
tures and doing farm chores they work
ed their way to this city. When they
arrived they had about S12 between
them. were clad in new khaki uniforms
and were each about twelve pounds
heavier than when they started. They
are nineteen years old.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17
SAVED BY PREHENSILE TRAIT.
Baby Grasps Locomotive Rod When
Auto is Smashed.

Portland. Ore--A baby's inherited
characteristic to grasp at a nearby
object. much as the ape seizes a limb
of a tree. probably saved the life Of
three year-old Lois Frazier when an
automobile in which she was seated
was struck by a Southern Pacific train
on a crossing near Clackamas station
The childs leg was fractured. The
auto was demolished
Mrs. Ruby L Frazier Of Portland
mother Of the injured child. was driv-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17

Caller-win you see if your sister is
in? Susie-Yes. sir. but l don't think
she will be. She saw you coming up
the steps.-Albany Journal.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-07-17

Boston is making a great fuss about
lobster weighing twenty-seven
pounds. We mad supposed from re-
ports that they had much larger ones
in New York.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
mccoy SAYS THE
SOUTH is QUIET
MINOT MERCHANT RETURNING
FROM TEXAS SAYS THE MExI-
CAN WAR HAS HAD IT'S Eff
Feet ON BUSINESS.

Paul v. Mccoy returned from Cor
pus Christi, Tex, and other points in
the south, where he has been trans
acting business since the first Of the
year. At Corpus Christi, Mr.. Mccoy
spent some time with his mother.
Mr.. Mccoy owns a large irrigated
tract near Corpus Christi and while
there he made arrangements for the
installation of another silo and other
improvements. The irrigation plant
is being improved, the company vot-
ing to equip it with 600 horse-pow-
er pump. The planters of the south
are prosperous. They are selling
their cabbage for $50 and $40 ton
and each acre is producing from two
to three hundred dollars worth Of the
product. One neighbor has 80 acres
Of cabbage which he believes is good
for $500 per acre. Last year, the
north was so overstocked with this
product that the growers could hardly
realize SIS a ton for their cabbage.
At San Antonio, Tex. Mr.. Mccoy
saw hundreds of the Mexican refu-
gees and at Brownsville he could
plainly see the rebel flags flying over
the fort across the narrow river.
The south is unusually quiet in a
business way. AS a rule, the Mexi-
cans buy many of the products Of
Texas but trade with these people is
very light owing to the war.
Mr.. Mccoy expects to leave for
New York in a few days to buy mer-
chandise for spring.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
DIVISION
FOR M'RENRY
VOTERS ALONG THE 500 ARE
PREPARING FOR ONE OF THE
HARDEST FIGHTS KNOWN -
HAVE EMPLOYED ATTORNEY.

There is considerable talk of county
division over in McHenry county. The
voters along the 500 seem to be dis
satisfied with the present condition Of
county affairs and are talking seri-
ously of starting county division
fight. Those living in the vicinity Of
Velva, Anamoose, Drake and Balfour,
will band together and they declare
that they will have enough votes to
carry the election. They have en-
ployed an attorney to see that every
thing is regular, as they do not care
to lose out on account of some tech
nicality.
They will not talk county seat until
after the new county is formed as
they realize that this would have it's
serious effects. The residents of the
northern end Of the county may have
a pretty fight on their hands. Those
favoring the county division say that
McHenry is large enough. to make two
very fair sized counties, and they pro-
pose to form the new county from
twenty-four townships.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
e. S. PERSON ELECTED PRESI-
DENT-THE OLD COMMERCIAL
CLUB IS NO MORE - ELEVEN
DIRECTORS FOR NEW ORGANIC
ZATION.

At a largely attended meeting at
the old Commercial club rooms Mon
day night, the resignation of Presi-
dent O. M. Champlin and the other
directors was accepted. The old Of
ficers and directors realized that this
would simplify the matter of re-or-
ganiZing the club. DR.. A. j. Mccain
nel presided at the meeting. After
the designations were accepted, Geo.
Irving, who had charge of the cam
paign for a Better Minot, gave a rous-
ing address.
The committee on bylaws and re-
organization reported and the bylaws
as submitted were adopted, The new
organization is known as the Minot
Association of Commerce. The dues
are twelve dollars year and there
will be no honorary members. James
johnson, chairman of the committee
on bylaws, gave splendid talk. All
classes of business are represented
in the new organization, which is GER
tain to WELD wonderful influence for
good in our city.
ed, F.. S. Person receiving the highest
number of votes, closely followed by
DR.. A. J. MCDANIEL and James John
son: E. S. Person, A. J. MCDANIEL,
James Johnson, VIM. Dunnell, M. r.
Porter, J. c.. Smallwood, A. M.
Thompson, Ira Wight, F. B. Lambert,
H. L. Halvorson and r. E. Barron, a
lot of Al businessmen and good
boosters.
The directors have elected Maj. E.
IS. Person president Of the new associ-
alton. The Major is regarded as one
of Minot's best citizens and business
men, and no better selection could
possibly have been made. He is a
busy man, being president of the
Union National bank, and in addition
gives some time to his large farming
and stock raising interests. He has
the interest not only of the city but
the country at heart and will be able
to do much in getting the businessmen
and the farmers in closer touch with
each other.
The membership of the new organi-
cation now numbers nearly thous-
and. The new organization hopes to
benefit every walk in life. 1t is strict
ly non-partisan and its sole object is
to further the interests of Minot.
DR.. A. J. MCDANIEL, first vice pres
ident; James Johnson, second vice
president, and NJ R. Porter, treasurer,
are the other officers. F. B. Lambert,
Major Person and A. ]. MCDANIEL
were elected committe to select a
new secretary. Barney Theurer, who
has been holding the position temper
arily, will engage in railroad work.
The directors of the Grand Forks
Commercial club will be in Minot Jan.
20 and will be entertained.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
.THE ROSARY.

"The Rosary" the play which was
the talk Of the country last season, is
repeating this season. This success
full play Of Edward E. Roses, which
is founded upon an emblem of purity,
is tale Of everyday life in which the
good is exalted over the evil, show
ing the principal character of a Cath
olic priest as the modern day finds
him. It is through the priest that a
misunderstanding in the Wilton fami-
~ is correctly adjusted and the mis-
cry and estrangement cleared up. In
termingled with the valuable moral
effects Of the show is a beautiful love
story, and also an abundance Of COM
edy that the average theatre goer
doesn't expect to witness, owing to
the title Of the play. Undivided
strength is attached to the cast, which
will consist of Grace Johnson and
Frank Ireson, late Of the Barrier Co.,
and "The Rosary" with the entire
staging that Rowland and Clifford
have 50 handsomely given to the play,
will be seen here for one night, We'd
nesday, Jan. 20, at the Grand opera
house. Ffs
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
HOLD BIG cow
TESTING CONTEST
ONE OF THE SPECIAL FEATURES
AT THE MID-WINTER FAIR -
FARMERS, BRING IN YOUR
COWS-CASH TO BE GIVEN
FOR PREMIUMS.

Plans for the mid-winter fair to be
held here Fed. 16 to 81 were held up
temporarily pending the re-organiza-
ton o. the Minot Commercial club
and now that the new organization
has been perfected, committees will
lose no time in completing arrange
ments for the big show.
The Normal school will not be able
to vacate the Armory in time, so the
fair will probably be held in the new
Jacobson building, corner of Second
and Reishus treets.
Cash prizes instead of merchandise
will probably be given for exhibits
and the best premiums will be given
for corn, alfalfa, etc.
The Independent is disappointed in
not being able to furnish it's readers
with the premium list this week, but
the committee has promised US to do
its best to have it ready next week.
One of the greatest features of the
fair will be COW testing record con-
test. Any farmer can bring in his
best cow for this contest, which will
be held under the supervision Of State
Dairyman Flint. Each cows milk for
the week will be weighed and tested
and all feed will be weighed, which
will enable Mr.. Flint to get at the cost
of production. A dozen or fifteen
cows are sure to be entered.
The boys school and farmers short
course, complete program of which
appears elsewhere in this issue, will
be held in connection with the mid
winter fair.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
kREFCHANKO. PLUM COULEE
MURDERER, is CAPTURED.

Krefchanko, murderer of the Plum
Coulee banker, who escaped from the
city Jail at Winnipeg, was recaptured
in that city. 1t has just been learned
that two of his jailors aided in his es-
cape, furnishing the clothesline with
which he let himself to the ground.
One of the jailors has confessed, i'm
plicating several others. Krefchenko's
own automobile, one which he had
stolen in North Dakota, was waiting
outside the Jail. He had intended
driving the machine back to North
Dakota.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
CIVIL CASES
Being TRIED
ALL BUT TWO OF THE CRIMINAL
CASES ARE DISPOSED OF-THE
CASE AGAINST BUTLER AND
KIMBALL DISMISSED.

Civil cases were taken up In coun-
ty court Tuesday. That of the Kun
dert estate VS.. Martin Jacobson was
the first to go to trial.
The civil cases will require week
or more.
The Fred Blood plugging case and
the Thee. Kahellek pigging case, each
about two years old, will be tried at
the completion of the civil calendar.
kahellek has filed an affidavit of pref
ud;ce and some other judge will be
called in to take Judge Murray's
place. Kahellek is the former mayer
of Kenmare.
The criminal case against VIM. Kim
ball and VIM. Butler, colored, has
been dismissed on motion Of States
Attorney Nestos. The county court
had already dismissed the case but the
supreme court decided that there was
an error in the dismissal. The States
Attorney also dismissed the case
against Mary Willis, charged with
Harry Reece, colored, charged with
plugging in Brooklyn addition, was
found guilty.
agreed. Pasawalk, who was arrested
during the l. w. w. trouble, was
charged with stealing a ride on a
train. He was found riding into the
city on top of box car.
B. Martin, local electrician, was
convicted of assault. The complain
ing witness was Richard Peterson, a
former employee. Martin claimed he
struck Peterson in self defense.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
PROMINENT WOMEN
DIED from Burns
WIFE OF PROMINENT RAMSEY
COUNTY MAN BURNED TO
DEATH.

Devils Lake, N. D., Jan. PIN a
tragedy, the details Of which will new
er be known, Mrs. Emil Eich, aged As
years, wife of former County Attor-
ney Eich, and sister of r. v. Bice,
cashier of the First National bank of
Devils Lake, was burned to death at
the Eich farm home in Cato township,
fifteen miles northeast of this city, in
q fire which started at 4:30 o'clock
this morning.
A hired man was the only other
person in the house aot the time, Mr..
Eich and daughter being in Devils
Lake for the night. The hired man
awoke in time to save his life but
could not rescue Mrs. Eich. The Eich
family are pioneers Of Ramsey coun-
ty and the entire city is grief stricken.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
Medical Society Elects Officers.

Medical Society Elects Officers.
Thirty members of the Northwest
ern District Medical Society met at
the Association rooms Tuesday night
and elected the following officers:
Dr.. R. H. Garrison, Ray, president.
Dr.. Brugman, secretary treasurer.
Drs. "A. j. MCDANIEL and ]. T. New
love, censors.
DR.. "A. j. Mcdaniel, Minot, and DR..
A. s. Nicholson, Max, were elected
delegates to the state convention at
Grand Forks in May. DR.. s. M. Johns
Of Velva and DR.. j. L. Devine Of Lans-
ford were elected alternates.
DR.. A. Carr Of Minot was elected
member Of the state medical defense
committee. Il
"A splendid supper was served and
several interesting papers were read
by the doctors. \. Il
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
WHEN "DAD" GREEN
GUARDED THE NEGROES

Ex-Mayor Bierly of Velva tells a
thrilling yarn in which Editor Green,
now Of Sawyer, took a prominent
part. The Mayor and his marshal had
arrested some colored folks and plac-
ed them in the city bastile. "Dad''
Green was left to guard the bad pris-
oners with a Winchester shot gun
while the Mayor and his man went af-
ter more. The night was pitch dark
and when Mr.. Bierly returned, "Dad''
thot that the darkies were after him
and shot. Bierly says he could hear
the shots sing as they went by and
considers that he had mighty close
call. dad" just laughs about it and
says that he fired the shooting iron
into the air.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
HOELL|NCER'S TRIP
AROUND THE WORLD
MINOT BUSINESSMAN LEFT FOR
THE WEST AND WILL VISIT
PRINCIPAL COUNTRIES OF THE
GLOBE, RETURNING IN JUNE.

John Hoellinger left Wednesday
night for trip around the world,
which he will complete about June l..
He left for the west and Feb. 3 will
take boat from San Francisco bound
for Honolulu, Hong Kong and points
in Japan. He will tour India, Aus
tralia, and will land in Naples, Italy,
in March. He intends to spend two
months in Europe. Mr.. Hoellinger
was born in Paris, but grew to man
hood in Germany, coming to this
country when quite young. He has
amassed quite fortune in this city
during the past twelve. years, which
can be expressed in six figures, and
now that he can well afford it, he in
tends to do considerable travelling. His
brother is in business in Paris.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
ANTI-SUFFRAGIST
INTERVIEWS GOVERNOR.

Miss Markinson, president of the
Womans' Anti-Suffrage League of
America, passed thru the state Sun
day enroute to her home at Columbus,
O., after delivering series Of lee
lures in Montana. She informs the
Independent that she will visit North
Dakota soon. She managed to inter
view Gov. Hanna, who was passen-
ger on the N. P. to Fargo. Governor
Hanna's views are said to be decided
ly different from those of Miss Mark
inson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
Minot Ward County N. Oak, Thursday, Januars o.
NINOT ASSOCIATION OF Y
COMMERCE ORGANIZED
Mccoy SECURES HIGH
CLASS MILLINER.

Miss C. E. Smith of Louisville, KY,
has charge Of the millinery depart
ment at McCoy's this season. The
millinery department will be increased
and a higher grade of merchandise
will be handled at lower prices, con-
sisting of New York and Paris styles.
Miss Smith worked on Fifth avenue
in New York and on State street, Chi
cago, for a number of seasons and is
one of the best milliners in the coun-
try. She has had fifteen years. exper-
fence and Mr.. Mccoy is exceedingly
fortunate in securing her services.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Frost and Henry Frost
spent few days visiting their rela-
tives near Sawyer last week.
Charlie Miller spent Sunday at the
Baker home
A bunch from South Prairie attend
ed the dance at the hall north of Mi
not Saturday night.
w. A. Schaefer and family visited
at the Unzen home Sunday.
]. Mickey and family spent Sunday
at the Frost home.
A dance was given at the home Of
John Miller Wednesday and everybody
enjoyed good time Wonder if Art
wants some more circle two-steps?
Cliff Baker was seen padding his
wheel to the Magic City on Saturday.
William Frost is busy keeping the
jack-rabbits jumping.
Leon and Willie Schaefer visited
some Of their playmates Wednesday.
Quite provoking, waiting at the
water fountain for Pete Saturday ev-
ening, isn't it Nellie ri.
Billy Frank made q flying trip to
Deering Saturday.
Mrs: ]. Giest was seen in INSET
Saturday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22

Athletic Association at Minot School.
The Senior class petitioned the
board Of education for the privilege
Of forming permanent Athletic As
ISOLATION and this was granted. Supt.
Wolfe will manage the association
and arrange for all games.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
Briquetting Plant in Full Operation

The Northern Briquetting Co.'s
plant, which was started some days
ago, has been turning out fine
grade Of briquettes and is running at
almost full capacity. The Indepen-
dent can say from personal observa-
ton that the briquettes are equal, if
not superior to any that have yet been
manufactured. At first there was a
slight delay, owing to the necessity
of adjusting some of the machinery,
but everything has been running like
clock work for days. The success Of
the plant is assured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
New Bank Opens at Deering.

The newly organized Security State
Bank at Deering, N. D., opened for
business this week. Among those in
terested in this organization are H.
w. Palm, George B. Schei1ey and o.
D. LAGRANGE, the latter Of whom will
be in charge of the bank as its CASH
Ter. Mr.. Lagrange has been identi-
fed with the banking business in
Deering for the past seven years and
the management Of the new bank is
in capable hands. Owing to it's large
territory, good land and thrifty farm
ers, Deering has made rapid progress
and there is ample room and plenty
of business for a second bank in the
town.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
Display Booth Should be Filled.

The 500 some months ago spent
$500 for a display booth at its new
depot but up to the present time, Mi
not has overlooked a bet by not filling
it with specimens Of our splendid pro-
ducts. Here is a chance for our new
Association Of Commerce to clinch a
nail for Minot. Hundreds of passen-
gers pass through Minot on the 500
every day and it wouldn't do them any
harm to look at the show we can pro-
vide.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
CALL FOR BIDS ON
FEDERAL BUILDING
CONGRESSMAN NORTON SAYS
BIDS FOR MINOTS POSTOFFICE
BUILDING WILL BE ADVERTISE
ED FEB. 6.

Congressman P. D. Norton tele-
graphed the Minot newspapers today
stating that the government would
call for bids for the new federal
building, corner Second and Reishus
streets, Feb. 6, and the same will be
opened March II. If satisfactory bids
are received, work will start at an
early date.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-01-22
Athletic Association Formed.

The mass meeting at the Armory
Wednesday night for the purpose Of
forming an athletic association, was
attended by fifty enthusiasts. Pres.
Crane of the Normal was elected pres
ident; Mr.. Duncan, secretary-treasur-
Ell and Geo. Altman of the Normal
will be physical Instructor. The Nor
NAL school is about to buy thousand
dollars worth of apparatus for the
gym" and this will be used by the
association.