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The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
Burke Not to Blame.

Fargo Forum: United States Treas
urcr John Burke, formerly governor of
North Dakota, seems to have been the
victim Of circumstances regarding the
condition Of the treasury. Some days
ago the Forum published a story which
appeared in the Chicago Tribune and
other eastern papers in which it was
stated that the affairs of the treas
ury were in sad muddle.
This evening The Forum publishes
a statement from Mr.. Burke, and also
one from another we'll known North
Dakotan, d. H. Macarthur, in which a
new light is thrown on this matter.
The Forum is glad to give as wide
publicity to this explanation from
Treasurer Burke as it gave to the
story criticising his Office, and it is
to be sincerely hoped that the public.
ity given the matter will result ir
giving MIR. Burke the additional clerks
which he declares to be necessary tc
properly handle the new and better
but more complicated system inaugu'
rated by Mr.. McVeagh.
Mr.. Macarthur in his note to Tht
Forum says the articles were prompted
by partisan motives. If so there wa!
absolutely nothing Of the sort in tn,
attitude of The Forum in making then
public in North Dakota. These ar
ticles were given wide publicity in tn
east and The Forum felt that bccaus
of the fact that North Dakotan wa
involved, the people of the state shoul'
he given full account of the charges
This was the sole motive in repub
fishing the matter from The Chicag
Tribune.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05

had passed away on Sunday nigAk
The deceased was born IN ths sta*e
of New York, July II, 1888. On De-
cember II, 1862, he was married 70
Miss Emma NJ. Phelps, and they con.
tinued to live in New York for The
first twenty-four years Of their mar
ried life. Then in 1866 they moved 70
Dickey county, North Dakota, whore
they resided for eighteen years. At
the expiration Of these years they
again moved westward, coming 70
Oregon and settling in Newberg. A.
ter about seven years Of residence
here or about two years ago, Mrs. F It
was called to her reward.
Mr.. Fort continued living in his
Newberg home till the summons Of
death by gangrene came to him on
January 4, 1914, at the age Of eighty
years, five months and twenty-four
days, after an illness Of about rwu
months, during which time he was
confined to his bed only one day.
The funeral services were held from
the Presbyterian church Wednesday
afternoon at one o'clock under the
charge of the Masonic order Of New.
berg, of which he was an esteemed
member, Rev. Arthur Palmer preach.
ing the sermon and the singing Of
appropriate selections by the church
choir.
MIR. Fort impressed all by his cheer.
full and optimistic character, and BY
his patience in his sickness. There
remain to mourn his loss one son, Mr.
John A. Fort and wife, two grant
daughters, Emma, aged eleven, ant
Edith, aged seven, and whole hos
of friends.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
WHEN YOU'RE SICK
YOUR WAGES STOP,

You know what that means-misery
bills-debt!
You know you can't afford to get
sick. Keeping in good health means
food and clothing for you and your
family. 1t is up to you to take care
of yourself. 1t is up to you, whenever
you don't feel right, to take something
to make you right, to strengthen you,
build you up, ward of worse sickness
protect you and your family. That
thing we have in Rexall Olive Oil
Emulsion. In offering it to you, we
protect you against money risk, by per-
sonally promising that if it does not
restore your health, we will give back
your money withut word or question.
We believe it is the best builder of
health, energy and strength you can
get. 1t is helping many of your neigh
bors. If it don't help you, we will give
back your money.
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion is COM
posed principally of pure Olive Oil and
the Hypophosphites. Each has long
been endorsed by successful physicians.
Here they are for the first time COM
bined. The result is remarkable
nerve, blood and strength building
remedy that is both food and medicine.
For all who are nervous, run down and
|debilitated-no matter what the cause;
for old people; for convalescents; for
puny children, we know of nothing that
will give health and strength as
quickly as Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion
1t is a real builder of good blood
strong muscles, good digestion. Pleas
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habit forming drugs. If you don't fee
we'll, economic both money and
strength by beginning today to take
Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion. Sold only
at the Rexall Stores, and in this towr
only by US. $l.OO. The Rexall Store
]. N. Webb, Prop, Oakes, N. D.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
Hurrah!

Fargo Courier News: United States
Treasurer John Burke writes the edi-
tor, to whom he is stranger, cour-
tcous letter thanking US for immedi-
ately correcting the false statement
about his being in trouble with his &C
counts. He seems to think this kind
of fair play is quite novelty.
He was entitled to it. There is nc
use in casting suspicion upon q mans
good name simply because he is pub
lie official and happens not to be Of q
newspapers political stripe.
John Burke, and every other man
shall have fair play in these columns
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
PULSE OF THE PRESS
Richards q Good Man.

Dakota Farmer: Prof. w. B. Rich
srds, so we'll known throughout the
northwest as the head Of the animal
husbandry department Of the North
Dakota Agricultural College and q
leading judge at the prominent live
stock shows, has been forced to resign
his chair owing to i'll health. This is
cause for general regret by the Dakota
Farmer and it's readers and it is sim
cerely hoped that a good rest from his
arduous labors will result in Prof Rich
ards entirely rcgaining his health.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
NEUROLOGICAL.
T. h. G. LESTER.

Pennington (Mo.) News: 7 H. G.
Lester Of Valles Mines, whose death
on Jan 5th was briefly mentioned in
The News in our issue Of Jan. 9th, was
born at st. Johns New Brunswick,
Nova Scotia, on March S, 1886, being
n years and 10 months of age at the
time Of his death. He was the son Of
James G. and Martha (Bullock) Lester.
At the age of fourteen years he began
clerking in q drug store at st. Johns.
Two years later he entered the An
dersonian University at Glasgow,
Scotland, where he pursued the study
of pharmacy for two years and later
engaged in business for himself at
Kirkpatrick, Durham. Two years later
he became manager of wholesale
drug firm at Liverpool, England. In
1858 he became surgeon of the passen-
ger vessel "Boadicea," plying between
Liverpool and st. Johns. Later he
entered the firm of Ea;i e. Myrick's
Quitting establishment for American
fishermen at Prince Edwards Island.
Two years later he went to Boston,
Mass, where on July II, 1860, he mar
ried Miss Bethiah f., daughter of
Elisha ID. and Susannah (Kelley)
Ryder. One year later Mr.. Lester en-
listed in Company 1, 5sth Mass. Regi-
ment, as hospital steward, and was on
detached service before Petersburg,
Va, as recorder of the Second Division,
Ninth Army Corps Hospital, Army of
the Potomac. He served throughout
the war and was discharged at Boston
in 1865.
He and his wife came to st. Louis
that year and in 1867 to St. Francois
county, Mo-, settling on farm near
Wales Mines, where he resided until
the time of his death. His wife died
on Feb. IL, 1910.
Mr.. Lester's death was due to pneu-
monia following a cold whic;, lie con-
tracted on Dec. 29th. The end came
at ago p. m. Jan. 5, 1914. The
funeral services were conducted at the
residence on the Thursday following
by Rev. Gardner of Desloge, who spoke
fittingly of the dcceased's worth as a
citizen. husband and father. The in
terment occurred in the family ceme-
terry on the home farm.
MIR. Lester was life long member
of the Methodist church a"d devoted
Christian. He was also staunch re-
publican and leader in his party in
the north part of the county. He was
an Industrious, upright citizen and had
host of warm friends throughout the
county.
OF the eleven children born to Mr.
and Mrs. Lester ten survive thell
parents and all but two daughters
who live in Washington State, wer,
present at their father funeral. The
children living are: Frank H. Lester
Grand Rapids, N. d.; Leonise (Mrs
l.. b. Fryar), Sumner, Wash; Eds
May Mrs. James Morris), Jamestown
N. d.; Ida Maude (Mrs. j. j Attridge)
Orchards, Wash; Sarah B. (M's. Jo
scph Straub), Oakes, N. D.;Dr. r. B
Lester. Desloge; Izie E. (Mrs. Eugen'
; l.. Barbey), r. F. d. No. Bonne Terre
. Mo; Miss Bethiah F., Valles Mines
T. H. G. Lester Jr., Syenite, Mo.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
Teachers Examination.

The teachers examination will be
held in Glendale at the Court House
and in Oakes at the Union Temple, on
Thursday and Friday, February IL and
l3, 1914. Following is the program:
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
Chronic Constipation.

Chronic Constipation.
Many cases of chronic constipati n
have been permanently cured by the
use of Chamberlain's Tablets and by
observing the directions with each
bottle. Give them trial, get we'll and
stay well. For sale by all dealers.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
How to Cure . spr.in.

A sprain may be cured in about one
third the time required by the usual
treatment by applying Chamberlain's
Liniment and observing the directions
with each bottle. For sale by all
dealers.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
GARRET FORT CALLED.
Former Resident of Dickey County
Passed Away at His Home
at Newberg, Ore.

Following is a clipping from the
Newberg (Ore.) Graphic of the death
of Garret Fort, we'll known in this Sec
ton:
The friends of Garret Fort, although
knowing the seriousness of his con-
dition. were saddened on last Monday
morning when they learned that he
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
Hazol-N1enthol Plasters

An effective, pain relieving plaster contain
ing Menthol. Brings welcome relief in
Lumbago, Rheumatism, Sciatica and other
painful affections. Yard rolls LOO; also
Csc. size. Sold by druggists OF mailed on
receipt of price. Davis d Lawrence Co.. New
York. Samples mailed upon request, &c. stamps.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
AUCTION SALES.

Wednesday, Feb. 11-Jonas A. An
derson of Fullerton.
Monday, Feb. 16-W. ]. Bremen of
Ludden.
See ads on another page.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
TEACHERS MEETING.

A meeting of the teachers of the
county is called for Friday and Satur-
day, Feb. 9th and 7th, at Glendale.
All teachers are requested to be pres
ent.
Mary B. Pennington.
Supt. Of Schools.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05

To the Milk Men of Oakes: You
can sell your small calves to Morgan
Bros. Write or phone them on
Route 2. 524.
The Oakes times., 1914-02-05
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby wish to express our heart
felt thanks to those who so kindly as-
sisted US during the illness and be-
rcavement of our dear wife and
mother.
Alex Swanson and Family,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
SCOTS DEMOCRATIC
Much More SO Than English
Brother Across Border.
eturuy self-Assertion Of tho Edinburgh
cabby In Marked Contrast to His
Kin In London--Are Skilled
In Many Trades.

Edinburgh. One has only to
cross the English border 60
ing northward to realize that
Scotland is a far more democratic
country than England. Who shall say
why land that venerates an old and
proud aristocracy should have among
its common people a sturdy democrat
ic self-respect? Perhaps Scottish
democracy owes something to the
lands having lacked for more than
three centuries a resident king. For
much of that time also 1t has had a
reading and thinking peasantry. The
Scotch were stubbernly true to the
Sturat cause, but perhaps If their ma
tive royal family had been resident
in Scotland when James II. was driven
from the throne the two Pretenders
would have found fewer friends to
aid them in their vain invasions. Rob-
ert Burns, also, has long been a
strong democratic influence in Scot
land, as by far the greatest British
poet Of unmixed peasant blood.
Whatever the causes that lie be-
hind the peculiar spirit Of the Scot.
tish common folk, the American trav-
eler who is sympathetic with democ-
racy feels it in the atmosphere as
soon as he sets foot within the coun-
try. There is look in the eyes Of
the Scottish workman, skilled or un-
skilled, that is not commonly seen in
his English brother. 1t is easy to de-
tect the greater poverty of the rural
Scot after one leaves the English lake
country, with its simple and homely
comfort for all and Its rich fields OF
grass and grain, its fat horses and
cattle, it's walled and embowered
farmsteads, its air Of well-peopled
country and well-housed population.
In spite of comparatively rich valleys
in the lowlands of Scotland, the coun-
try is manifestly not so rewarding to
the toll of the farmer as the region 100
miles further south. Many of the farm
steads are without trees or shrubs, and
unadorned with flowers, while the
larger fields indicate a sparser popula,
ton. The hills, beautiful though they
are, take on bleak aspect beneath
clouded skies and country folks are
less comfortably clad than those of ru-
raj England
When one reaches Edinburgh the
early impression is confirmed of a peo-
pie less materially well Of, but more
sturdily self-assertive than those Of
England. Your cabby at Edinburgh is
more man, and brother and less a
servant than he OF London, though the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
In the csyysate, Edinburgh.

London cabbies are still race to
themselves, and far more at ease in
the presence of their "betters" than
most others of the English working
classes. And the Edinburgh newsboy,
what delightful creature he is? He
could sell newspapers in Boston, New
York or Philadelphia and ask no odds
Of the native newsies. It is thus
through all grades OF Scottish work
ing folk, except, perhaps, those who
directly minister to the immediate
needs of the public, such as walters,
and they often seem to be other
Sootchmen The Scotch seem to be
especially skilled In certain trades.
They are excellent masons, for exam
pie, and for many years they have
gone back and forth between Scotland
and New York plying their trade at
the high American wages when bust
ness is brisk during spring, summer
and fall, and returning to winter at
home. They catch the American pace
more quickly than most immigrants,
and they have the physical strength
to handle American tools, something
that the southern European skilled
mechanic does not always have, with
the result that he sometimes finds
himself in the land Of his adoption re-
duced to the ranks OF the unskilled
laborer.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
BATTLESHIP NEW YORK Is THE
MOST POWERFUL CRAFT AFLOAT

New York, April S.-The huge bat
tleship New York, the most terrible
engine of destruction ever built in a
United States navy yard, was formally
placed in commission today. The
event was attended with simple but
impressive ceremonies. "A large crowd
visited the New York navy yard to
witness the exercises. A mighty cheer
burst from the throats of the spec
tators as the Stars and Stripes were
raised to the masthead of the new
dreadnought. The officers and crew
were mustered on deck while the
commander read the orders placing
the vessel in commission. The ships
band played the "star-spangled Ban
ner," and the ceremonies were con-
cluded with the customary salute
Within a cables length Of the New
Yok lay her sister ship, the great
battleship Texas, which recently ar
rived at the navy yard from the yard
of her builders at Newport News to
receive the final touches necessary for
her absolute completion
Not only in size but in the caliber
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
Keel Laid

Then they triumphantly accompanied
him to his native shores.
There are also Hondurian, Nicara-
guam, San salyadorian, Guatemalan
and Venezuelan juntas here.
The men sit about the little iron
labels in the Hotel Central discussing
prospects. Close by are the Panama
secret service men. 1t is said that
each member of the juntas is put
to bee" nightly by some police officer
told off to watch him and see that he
does no mischief. When any one OF
them happens to stray in the canal
zone he is Immediately under the di-
rect and secret observation of the
canal zone police.
1t is said there is strong and we'll
organized junta in Panama that has
for its object the disestablishment of
the Panama republic and the return
OF the Isthmus to Colombia. The au-
thenticity Of this report has not been
established If it really does exis'
its membership is a strict secret and
its meeting place unknown to the
Panama authorities.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08

Nothing So Good for Cough or Cold
When you have a cold you want
the best medicine obtainable SO as to-
get rid Of it with the least possible de-
lay. There are many who consider
ChamberIain's Cough Remedy unsur-
passed. Mrs. J. Boroff, Elida, Ohio,
says, Ever since my daughter Ruth
was cured Of a severe cold and cough
by ChamberIain's Cough Remedy two
years ago. l have felt kindly disposed
toward the manufacturers of that
preparation. ! know Of nothing so
quick to relieve a cough or cure a
cold" For sale by all dealers.-Adv.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08

of the guns comprising their main
batteries are the New York and Texas
the most formidable battieships ever
built. Up to the present time the 1S-
inch gun, which has not been used on
any Of the newer ships Of the navy,
has been the limit of the caliber of
naval guns. The New York and Tex
as, however, will each carry ten IA
inch buns. mounted two to a turret,
and so arranged that all of them
can be fired in a broadside, or for
ward, or aft, at the same time.
The arrangement or three turrets
aft and two forward Of the bridge is
the work of the naval construction
corps of the United States navy Great
Britain has followed this design in
her newest dreadnoughts, and this
is considered one of the highest COM
pliments ever paid American design
ers and constructors.
An idea of the steadily increased
size and gun efficiency Of American
battleships is given by a table that
begins with the old battleship Texas,
later the San Marcos and its tonnage.
49,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
AReuE EoR NEW TRIAL

Chicago, April Sin the federal
court today arguments We're present
ca on motion for a new trial in the
cases of John r. Jeike, millionaire
oleomargarine manufactures, and
eight of his employees and his asso-
ciates who were recently found guilty
of conspiracy to defraud the govern
ment by avoiding the payment of tax
for coloring oleomargarine. In case
the motion for new trial is denied
and the appeals fail, the convicted
men are liable to a sentence Of $4,000
fine or two years in the penitentiary
or both
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
The Liver as Aid
TO Blood Purity
The Natural Stimulus Re.
quired is Not the Pur-
gative Kind.

Important as 1t to keep the bowels open,
1t should be remembered that such action
does not necessarily mean that the liver
has been stimulated. The action of s. S. 5.
is natural liver tonic but not a bowel
mover. 1t works in the liver cells to assist
ia the natural and necessary function Of
converting from the blood certain constitu-
ents into what are known as assimilable
products. These are readily absorbed into
the body tissues to constantly provide new
and healthy material for that which Is
being destroyed by the energy of tissue
changes.
The presence Of any blood trouble natur-
ally suggests sluggish liver, but there Is
required those medicinal properties which,
upon reaching the liver still retain their
catalytic energy to keep on through the
blood circulation to do battle with impur-
tiles wherever they may have settled.
Rheumatism, catarrh, anemla, most skin
diseases and other results Of impure blood,
while duplicating the liver by their morbid
influences, are quickly checked by s. s. s.
It's action throughout the blood circulation
results u the stimulation OF the tissue cells
70 the healthy and judici0us selection Of
ghelr own essential nutriment.
lou can get y. s. S. in any drug store,
put insist upon having It.
lake no chance By permitting anyone te
recommend q substitute. And II your blood
condition is such that you would like to
consult specialist, address The Swift Spe-
clno Company, 526 Swift Bldg, Atlanta, Ga
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
UP.TO-DATE MAN
Is CHINA'S
Minister
Mr.. SHAH HAS ABOLISHED OLD
STYLE IDEAS WITH OLD
STYLE CLOTHING


Washington, April S.--A new Chi
nese minister to the United States,
Mr. K. F. Shah, one of the products of
the new regime Of China, will arrive
in this country next week. The Amer
ican minister at Picking, Paul S.
Reinsch, sends word that Mr.. Shah
left Peking with his family on March
3, travelling by way Of Siberia, expect
ing to reach New York by the steamer
Amerika due April II, and come on to
Washington for the minister's presen-
tation Of President Wilson. Mr.. Shah
will be the first minister under the
new republic Of China, recently recog-
nized by the American government
"A portrait and sketch of the new
minister, forwarded by Mr.. Reinsch,
show him to be one of the new and
progressive element of China. Instead
Of the rich siIl1en robes which have
been the traditional garb Of Chinese
ministers, Mr.. Shah's picture shows
he has adopted the conventional cos.
tune of the western world. He is.
shown in the usual frock coat OF dip
lomacy, and without any Of the char
acteristics Of the old regime. Offic-
ials in washington have seen in the
past the changes from the ways of
the east to those of the west, on the
part of the Japanese, later the Kor
cans, and now the Chinese It will
be one of the first occasions when
the Chinese minister has appeared
in the conventional garb of the west
ern world.
Mr.. shah and his family have al
ready spent much time in this coun-
try, For five years he was consul
general at New york, from 1903 to
1908. Besides his official duties at
that time Mr.. Shah found time to take
several special courses Of study at
Columbia university. His daughter,
Miss Lang Shah, also accompanied
him at that time, and pursued her
studies in American schools. She is
now an accomplished young lady and
is particularly proud Of the American
part Of her education. Mrs. shah also
accompanies the minister and has the
advantage of several years spent in
America,
Mr.. Shah comes from notable fam
fly, his father having been tutor of
the late Emperor Kwang Hsus. After
completing his education he entered
official life at Peking as a member Of
the former board of works. Later he
was in the diplomatic service at To
kio and then Chinese consul at New
York. Afterwards he became secre-
tary Of the foreign office at Peking,
later director of the mint at Tien Tsin
and then superintendent of customs
and commissioner Of foreign affairs in
Newchang. Mr.. Shah and his family
are accompanied by an executive
staff Of officials who will take up their
duties at the Chinese legation here.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-04-08
VIM 4 suIta partleular PeopIe

F'oley's Honey and Tar Compound
is prompt and effective for coughs,
colds, Group, hoarseness, bronchial
coughs and throat troubles. Thomas
verron, Hancock, Michs writes: Fol
ey's Honey and Tar quickly relieves
tickling throat and stops the cough
with no bad after efrect." 1t contains
no opiates and is pure. That's why
it suits particular people. 0. G.
schaefer and Red Cross Drug Store
Adv.