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Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
French Statement.

TtGuCu 6t6JeQucNIs
Paris. Dec. 23.-The French war
office issued the following official
statement today:
Yesterday In Belgium We made
slight progress between the sea and
the highway from Nieuport to the west
end, as well as in the section between
steenstrawe and Bixchoote, where we
occupied a forest. some houses and q.
redoubt. . p " .
''To the east 81 Bethune, working
in conjunction with the British army.
le la Bassee, which had been lost to
us.
In the region of Arras. a heavy fog
made 1t necessary for both the enemy
and ourselves to lessen our activities.
ITO the east of Amiens on the
Aisne. and in Champagne there have
been military engagements.
In the region of Perthes les
Hurlus. We carried. after a spirited
cannonade and two assaults, the last
section of the line which We occupied
in part December FL.
We made an average gain Of 500
yards.
I'm the last trench which came into
our possession We captured a section
of machine guns, including the gun
crews.
"A violent counter-attack war re-.
pulsed. We also made progress to
the northeast Of Beausejour. where
further counter attacks on the part
of the enemy were without success.
There has been a percepitable adj
vance on the part Of our troops in the
forest OF La Greure against a front
OF trenches 400 yards wide and run
ming less than ESQ yards deep.
we blew up with mines two Of
these German lines Of works and oc.
cupied the excavations.
The fighting Is going on in the
vicinity of Boureuilles with the out.
come fairly serious.
1T would appear not to have been
possible to retain entirely the posi-
tions acquired yesterday morning.
There has been no incident from the
heights OF the Meuse to upper Alsace"
Berlin. Dec. 2s.-The official press
bureau says:
THE order of General Jofrre for an
offensive movement is confirmed. The
belief Is that the allies in the west
are about to attempt an advance,
Thus far their attempts everywhere
have failed and the situation is little
changed.
An army headquarters report con-
cernins the operations in the east
mentions continuation of the at
tack. In West Galicia the Russians
are holding the east bank Of the
Dunajec river at Tuchow and another
line extends southeastward past
krosno. Heavy fighting is proceedin1
along both these lines
Austrians Plan Attack.
Budapest dispatch says the
Austrians are preparing for mai
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
EXTRAvAeANCE N
OVERLAPPING Of
OFFICIAL Duties
Commission Proposed to
Make Study Of Government
and Suggest Changes.
GREATER EXPENSE
BY PRESENT PLAN
.#I 1Gs5s
Duplication Of Work is Condition now
Prevailing-Tax Records Maintain.
cd i'm Two Oniccs. Causing Extra
Clerical Work.
{ (HeraId Special Service. }


Bismarck. N. D.. Dec. 23.-State de-
partments of North Dakota are vast
ing state funds annually through the
overlapping of their work, according
to the statement Of the North Dakota
tax commission, which today issued a
circular covering the expense of op-
Grating the various state departments.
The tax commission calls attention
first to the situation with respect to
the taxation records, which are divld-
ed between the%state auditors office
and the tax commission
In dealing with the situation, the
commission proposes that a special
economy commission. similar to that
created in Minnesota two years ago,
be established to; make thorough
study of the question and make re.
ports back to the next succeeding as
sembly.
Two departments. the commission
says, frequently do the same kind of
work, thus doubling the cost of op-
erations.
A financial statement issued shows
the cost Of operating various state de-
partments, the total being $344, ,46O.78.
Following is the detail Of the ex-
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
GIGANTIC FEE IS
PAID ON RAIL DEAL

Springfield. H.. Dec. e3.-A fee of
S319,590.4S, establishing new record
was paid the state yesterday in con-
nection with the consolidation Of the
Lake Shore & Michigan Southern and
the Chicago & Indiana Southern rail-
roads with the New York Central &
Hudson River railroad. :.
The name of the new system will
be the New York Central Railroad
company.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
Will Attend Convention,

Mrs. Minnie Clark Budlong, secre.
tary of the state library com mission,
leaves tonight for Chicago where she
will attend the annual meeting OF the
Mississippi Valley Historical society
on December %. She will also at
tend meeting Of the representatives
Of the various state library commits
sioners, being on the program of the
latter organization for an address.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
BIG TINS MEMORY TO
Be RECALLED UNDER PLAN
Of DEAD MANS RELATIVES

New York, Dec. 23.-ln menu
ory Of Timothy ID. Sullivan, who
was known as "Big TIM ON the
Bowery. where he was the chief
political leader for many years,
hundreds of homeless men will
enjoy feast on Christmas and go
away with ticket for a new pair
OF shoes. the gift OF the dead
leaders half brother. Patrick H.
sullivan. and others of tho Sulli-
van political organization. In
giving the dinner Sullivan's
friends keep up an annual GUS
tom started many years ago by
"Big 1Ym.''
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
NEW YORK FIRMS
CONTROL THE PRICE

New York, Dec. 23.-Fifteen butter
and egg firms in New York city vir-
tually control the prices of the two
commodities throughout the United
States, according to information made
public by the states attorney generals
office, which is investigating the sale
of butter and eggs in this city.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
THAW SENDS $500
TO ASYLUM KEEPER

Beacon. N. Y, Dec. 23.-Harry K.
Thaw has sent from Manchester $500
to Howard Barnum, who was the
gateman at Matteawan when Thaw
escaped. He says he understands
Barnum is the victim Of prejudice
through no fault Of his own, and he
would like to assist him. Barnum lost
his position when Thaw escaped.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
Goethals, Himself, Makes
Such Announcement in
New York Today.
BRITISH SHIPS
WIRELESS REMOVED
Advices From Panama Zone Today
Indicate That Vessel Was Sending
Code Messages Within the Re-
strictcd District.

New York, Dec. 2S.-The request Of
Colonel George w. Goethes, COVER
nor of the canal zone. for the dis
patch of American warships to the
canal to preserve the neutrality of
the United States, was made at the
the wireless plants, and naval affairs
in the zone. and it was forwarded to
washington as a matter Of form by
Col. Goethels, acting in his capacity
as governor of the zone. and the in
cident is closed so far as Goethels is
concerned.
Such was the announcement by the
from Cristobal on the steamship Pam
anna today. Colonel Goethels goes
from here to Washington.
In recommending that the ships
be sent ] was governed by the recon-
mendations made to me by naval Of
fcers." said Colonel Goethels.
Colonel Goethels expects to go to
Washington Immediately after Christ
mas to urge congress to appropriate
s1O,00O,00O for the construction Of
drydocks,. barracks, machine shops
and wharves in the canal zone.
He intimated that he would have
nothing further to say on the matter
OF sending war vessels to the canal
zone unless he was asked formally to
give his view.
Wireless Dismantlcd.
Washington, Dec. 23.-Lieutenant
Crenshaw, naval radio officer at the
Panama canal zone, cabled the navy
department that the wireless of the
British steamer Protesilaus, in Bal
boa harbor. had been dismantled by
the canal zone police December 10,
after it was found she had been send
ing code messages.
The cruiser Tacoma is now at Cris-
tobal to enforce neutrality, and the
navy department still has under con-
Fideration the posi- bility of, dispatch
= ing another vessel to the canal zone.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
Wattam Gets Contract.

The contract for the enrolling and
engrossinG of bills for the next legis-
lative assembly has been awarded to
Charles Wattam of Bismarck. There
were three bids rendered but that of
Mr.. Wattam was the lowest and he
was given the work. He has delivered
his bond to the state and is ready
to start work as soon as the session is
called to order. This work was done
last session by P. e. Byrne of Bis.
marck
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
Collecting Dakota Songs.

Mrs. Budlong Of the library COM
mission is making an effort to collect
all the North Dakota songs that have
been written and has addressed let
ters to q number of people who have
written songs intended to have been
adopted as a state song. The latest
work of this kind comes from the pen
Of Dean F. B. Taylor of the Univer-
sity of North Dakota. Miss Linda
Slaughter wrote one in the early days
of the state and there are a number
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
No More speech Mailing.

Governor Hanna has announced
tn that ne viii tlss m e9mpalled to refuse
Bismarck. until after the session Of
the legislature has adjourned as his
entire time will be required here until
after the first of March. Mr.. Hanna
has scores of requests to attend meet
ings In various parts of the state but
for the reason mentioned above it will
be impossible for him to accept any
0f them
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
League is Incorporated.

Articles Of Incorporation have been
issued by Secretary of State Thomas
Hall for the Woman's Civic league OF
Bismarck. Mrs. Fannie Dunn Quain
is named as president and Mrs. G. L.
Young as secretary. This organiza-
tion has been in existence for some
time but has never been incorporated.
One Of the prominent features of the
work of the society has been the
starting of Lincoln park in Bismarck,
the first attempt of this kind in the
history of the capital city. They have
engaged in other work along the lines
suggested by the Federated Woman'a
Clubs of North Dakota.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
BOTT|NEAU COUNTY
NAN IS WANTED
Is Accused of Abandoning
Child and Requisition
Papers are Issued.

Bismarck. N. d., Dec. 2s.-Special
At the request of the authorities of
Bottineau county request has been
made on the governor of Illinois for
the return of one c. w. Porter. who
Is charged with child desertlon. 1t
appears that Porter who lived In
Westhope, left that city In the fall of
1913 and has returned only once since
that time, in March Of this year, and
has failed to provide for the support
of his 6-year-old child. Sheriff San
derstrom will go to Chicago, where 1t
Is thought Porter Is living at the pres
ent time and will return with him
when he will be given chance to ex-
plain matters to the court.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
PROTEST APPOINTMENT,

London, Dec. 23.-The appointment
Of Sir Henry Howard as a special min
lister to the Vatican has called forth
a protest from the Protestant Alliance,
which denounces the appointment as
illegal.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
French and German Accounts at Direct OPPOSITION ia
Each Other While Teuton Allies Claims of Sue
cess Against Russians are Challenged.
KAISER At WESTERN BATTLE front GIVING PERSONAL.
attention TO IEUTONlC MOVEMENTS AGAINST French
German Statement Issued by Headquarters this Afternoon
Contends that Attacks of French are Easily Handled
Claim Lull in Operations at Some Points "A I"

In the whole Ay,
and conflict as u
compelling them defend positions
is
for,Nard
meeting with determined
positions. - -
in
admits that the Russians have been compelled
pulsed with heavy losses to the invaders
One OF the battles tho progress
ing Of
ment which will
lisbon
provinces
military Nsuiss
to retire ' - - '
BERLIN SAYS ATTACKS WERE REPULSED
Berlin Dec 2sThat
Belgium
showing greater activity vicinity
French
issued by afternoo
KAISER ENROUTE TO WESTERN FRONT
London 2sIn dispatch correspondent of
reached Cologne Berlin to
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
FRENCH WAR RuL,.

FRENCH WAR BILL.
Paris, Dec. 23.-The chamber
OF deputies today voted unani-
mously an appropriation of ST.
7OO,OOO,OOO to cover the expenses
of the next six months, including
the cost of war.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23

THE WEATHER

III1L W IJ.HI EIKC.
North Dakota: Partly cloudy
tonight and Thursday. Colder in
west portion tonight.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23
UNIVERSITY READINCS

UNIVERSITY READINGS.
a. m. -13; maximum 2;
minimum -2O; northeast wind,
3 miles; barometer 1924.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23

penSe Dy departments.
Examiner observation-disclosures
Secretary Of state. ........ 29,SOS.49
Game and fish ........... 2S,174.6l
Land commissioner -. 80. 23,493,92
Railroad commission. 80. 22,457.77
Tax commission. .......... 21,841.62
Supt. Public instruction. 18,217.7S
Board of control. .......... 16,363.27
Oil inspector. ...:......... 14,779.4O
Attorney general. .......... 13,5O7.5S
Live stock sanitary board. 13,335.42
Auditor ................. 11,636.32
Dairy commissioner. ...... 11,O35.73
Treasurer ................ 1O.987.21
Insurance ................ 1O,384.72
Fire marshal. a..,..... 10,199.28.
Governor * "a ~. i, So, ,4szS1.61
Commission 0kh agrfcul. y
ture and labor 9,657,2O
Library commission. ..... 9,4O7.56
Irrigation & state engineer. 6,997,95
Board of immigration. 80. 4,925.41
Adjutant general. ......... 3.559.01
Board of health. ......... 2,817.84
Lieutenant governor. ..... 1896
Board Of pardons. ........ 76O.34
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23

Continued on Page 81
Grand Forks daily herald., 1914-12-23

London Dec 2s-l dispatch from Cologne
reached Cologne Berlin
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
STATE LEAGUE
Holds RALLIES

The north Dakota Enforcement League
vii hold in March a number Of District
Rallies al ten Of the larger cities of the
state, as follows:
Grand Forks, March 9Th.
Devils Lake, March 9th.
Williston, March 10th.
:. Minot, March 18th.
Bismarck. March 18th.
Beach, March 18th.
Dickinson, March 18th.
Mandan. March 18th; in the morning.
Z jamestown. March 18th; in the evening
Casselton, March 10th and the Annual
State Convention March 1918 at Fargo.
Hon. P. J. Youngdahl Of Minneapolis,
Mimi, an attorney and for several years
the State Superintendent of the Anti Sa-
loon League Of Minnesota, will make the
circuit and speak at the Mass Meetings
at all the Rallies and at the State Con-
~vention. This is the biggest campaign
planned by the North Dakota Enforce.
ment League Of recent years for educa-
ton and agitation. At the week day Raj
lies Afternoon Programs will be given
with local speakers taking part. These
speakers will be pastors, States Attor.
neys, District Judges, Supt. of Schools
and others. Note. the date Of Rally in
your part Of state and come.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
LOCAL KNIGHTS
Of P|YIR|||.l||IAs TO-
HOLD D REUNION
Dance Glilsl i, Celebration
Of Lodges Anniversary
Day

The order Of Knights of. Pythias was
founded in the city Of Washington, on
February 10th, 1864, and It has been Gus.
tomary for subordinate lodges through
out the various, domains to take appro.
pirate notice Of the anniversary day, and
to observe It in some manner. This year
marks the fiftieth anniversary Of the
order. n the supreme lodge has re.
quested that all subordinate lodges spec.
tally observe the occasion with appro-
pirate exercises. In accordance with this
request. st. Elmo lodge No. 4 win hold
a celebration on Wednesday night, which
all Knights Of Pythias are expected to
attend, and to which their. friends are
invited.
The exercises will occupy but a short
time, and afterwards a dance will be
given. This dance is to take the place Of
the one intended to be held on Janu-
airy 2Sth. and which was postponed.
O'Connor's Big Four Orchestra will fur
nish the music. A supper will be served
and the Knights are anticipating a
pleasant evening. .s4ss
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
= & q . q . q q
= NOTES FROM LABOR WORLD. :
q e f e f q 80

The Order of Railroad Telegraphers
gained 11G9 new members in December.
None but union labor will be employ
ed in building the new State Capitol Of
~. ssouri.
The next annual convention o fthe In
ternational Bricklayers, Masons and Plas.
terers' union will be held in Toronto.
Twelve women were among the dele.
gates in attendance at the recent annual
convention Of the Oregon State Fedora
ton of Labor.
E. G. Hall, president of the Minnesota
State Federation of Labor, has been ap-
pointed a member of the State Efficiency
and Economy Commission. ,.e
The n%ewsboys of the United States are
to be organized into q union of their own
and brought into direct utilization with
the American Federation of Labor.
Ireland's first strike took place in Dub
lin about n hundred years ago, when
the great piers Of Kingstown harbor were
being constructed.
Tie Commercial Telegraphefs' Union
Of America charges one Of the big tele.
graph companies with maintaining a spy
system and has asked for an official In.
Of the charge.
The International Union Of Shingle
Weavers, Sawmill Workers and Woodmen
has declared in favor of an eight-hour
day for all workers engaged in the tim
Der industry, no matter in what branch
employed.
Congressman SABBATH Of Illinois has in
troduced a joint resolution in the House
proposing that a committee Of three
Senators be appointerd by the President
and three members to be selected by the
House to investigate and report on the
subject of old age pensions and annui.
ties. ST.,
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
nAzELTOn CREAMERY
AGITATION Spreading

HaZelton, n. D., Feb. 1.-THE stock
holders and directors of the creamery
association have appointed a committee
to arrange for. the opening. of the cream
cry. Since the institution has been closed
the cream Of this section has been ship
ped to the twin cities. and the farmers
are delayed in receiving their cash. The
recent law which prevents cream from
strong argument towards opening the
local creamery. !
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
Correspondence
-
:: BALDWIN. {


Thanks to a beautiful warm day there
was a large crowd at the auction sale at
E. A. Tricks and things sold ats2very
good prices.
The next sale is at Fred Pfaff' $ west
Of Baldwin next Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. \. Fricke are going
to move to the big city of Baldwin where
life is worth living.
School No. 2 in Crof.e Dist. is running
in good order with Miss Madge Runey as
teacher. We believe Miss IluKey to he
one of those live, energetic teachers who
are few and far between and we %congrat-
ulate the pupils that are In her school.
Mr.. VIM. Fricke is looking forward to
a visi. from his parents, whose home is
in Washington. They have been visiting
their old home in Minnesota AND Will
stop mere OH theil3way west,
At d recent election in Crofte Dist. 1t
vas decided by a unanimous votssstb dis.
solve consolidation and to move school
house No. 1 to s. w. corner Of Section
5 in Crofte Dist. The board has been
petitioned for an election to determine
the question Of building a new school.
house for the Southeastern part of the
district. This election will be held on
January 18th in School house No, Z.
Last Thursday evening q few of the
n%eighbors Of Mrs. /. j. Falkenstein brav.
ed the cold weather and dropped in to
remind her of it being her birthday as
well as that OF our martyred president.
The surprise was complete to Mrs. Fall
kcnstein, but she soon rallied and bid
her guests welcome and soon every one
was enjoying the evening in a pleasant
social way and at midnight a fine lunch.
which was brought by the ladies'. was
served and the guests departed at an
early hour in the morning. wishing Mrs.
Falkenstein many returns Of tic day.
Little Richard Ruppe has been quite
i'll for a few days.
Miss Eta Falkenstein Of Wilton is at.
tending school in Crofte Dist.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Thompson are
going to move to Minnesota ia. make
their future home. Alfred Is Offering his
home for sale at a very reasonable figure
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
RUB RHEUMATISM
PAIN Right OUT
Instant relief With . small
tfllI bottle Of old
"St. Jacobs OIL"
what's Rheumatism? Pain only

WHAT'S Rheumatism? Pain only.
Stop drugging! Not one case in
fifty requires internal treatment. Rub
soothing, penetrating "St. Jacobs Or
directly upon the tender spot and re.
lief comes instantly. st. Jacobs Or
isIa harmless rheumatism cure which
can not burn the skin:
Timber up! Quit complaining! Get
! ANAL trial bottle from your drug
gfst, and ii Just j moment you'1l BE
fftiS fr6m rheumatic. pain, soreness,
sti6tsss ana sHelfipg. Don't suffer!
Relitf Ind Z cure 1Raits you. 81.
Jacobs on 2kiscufed millions Of rhe:
uIhGtisin slfsrers IN the last half
ceGltury, and Is just Is good for scia.
tica, neuralgia, lumbago,. package,
and spsa!ns.-Adv.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
GIRL ACCUSES 4@.s
DICKINSON Man

Dickinson, N. d., Feb. Ill. o. Han
sci. a prominent farmer. and Miss liver
Patterson. aged 10, were arrested as they
We're about to take a train leaving the
city. Last night he was arrested ut the
instance of humane officer Blake, and
was compelled to leave the m he
had been. living with. Authorities believe
q criminal operation was performed on
the Patterson woman.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
TRY HUSBAND
+. FOR MURDER

Langdon, n. D., Feba 1.-THE case
wherein Matt Holum, living near Milton,
is charged with numbering his wife will
be up for trial at Grand Forks tomor-
row, the case having been transferred
to that court, and the defendant has al
ready been transferred to the county Jail
there. Attorney General Miller of Bis
marck will assist with the prosecution.
A great number, of witnesses have. been
summoned. 81 III az
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
GERMAN AMERICAN. !; .
BECOMES NATIONAL

Medina, N. D., Feb. 1.-THE German
American bank here has been converted
into a national bank, and hereafter will
be known as the First National bank of
Medina. The capitar stock will be increas'
ed to s25 200. Michael Murphy Of James
town will continue as president, and. VIM.
+. Stage as cashier.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
LIQUOR
/. TO PRISONERS

Minot, n. D.. Feb. 14.-Joseph COtea,
who was recently acquitted of q liquor
selling charge, is again under arrest, this
time accused Of selling liquor to prise.
ners in the county Jail. 1t is asserted he
went to the jail under the guise of see.
ing friends whensinsted he sold liquor
to the prisoners. ~ p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15

Dickinson. n. d.. Feb. 14.-William
kiebert, of the state tax commission. is
checking up the coal land records in the
Dickinson land office, and it is expected
within the next year a large portion of
this land which has heretofore escaped
taxation will be placed on the assess
ment roll. p
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
WQQpMEN sLEcT.

Dickinson, N. D.. Feb. 1.-THE Dick
inson Camp of Modern Woodmen in.
stalled officers as follows: Roy Hender
son. V C., G. A. Clarke, adviser; J. P,
Tinsle. clerk; All. White, banker; J. c.
kunz, escort. M.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-02-15
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

1880 a. m.-Onr morning service, de
votional restful institutional. Excellen
music by quartet. lsaairtr1on THE Power OF
a Name by the pastor.
1900 m.-sundaX, ,Bchool. Watch us
grow. We do hot Nv t. grow, we just
grow. We have esasses for ALI ages and
for all tastes. g4
$50 p. m.--Christian Endeavor. This is
u society that lives up to its name. II
you want to enter a meeting where the
atmosphere of cordiality is warm and you
will feel perfectly at home, visit us.
1880 p. m..-An evening service for
young people under the auspices Of the
|C. E. taking the place Of the regular
Sunday evening service. pspeciar music,
vocal and instrumental (p'ano and pipe
organ. Short crisp addresses by the pas.
Sor and n Of the young people. Come.
Mr.. Taylor Thompson: What Our Young
People Are Doing" Rev. g. w. Harris:
What Shall I Do With My Life You
are, invited. Come.
IH E a' w" .