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Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
STRUCTURE TAXES
Being EQUAL|zED
Board of. County Commits
sioners Continues Its
Labors Today
FEW ASSESSMENTS
TO SHOW CHANGES
Personal Property Schedules
To Be Completed Later
in Session

The equalization of tax assessments
was continued today by the board of
county commissioners today, the
schedule on farm and city structures
being taken up.
This was completed for a number Of
the townships Of the county during
morning session. and was con-
tinued this afternoon.
Owing to the absence Of some of the
assessment statements the personal
property schedule has not been COM
pleted as yet, but will be taken up
again later during the session.
The schedule on farm and city real
estate, exclusive of structures In sew
eral of the townships, was completed
Wednesday afternoon.
The schedule on structures, as far
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
TRACING PLAGUE VICTIM.

New Orleans Authorities Would
Learn II Second Focus Exists.
New Orleans, July 9.-An effort
was being made today to trave the
movements prior to July 2 Of John
Jackson, the 9-year-old negro boy
who died from bubonic plague on that
day. The purpose was to ascertain
IT 4 second focus of infection exists.
Although psychologists confirmed
the suspicion that Jackson's death
due to plague, health authorities
declared that the situation is not
alarming and that they expect to
stamp cut the ~contagion soon.
DR.. William c. Rucker. assistant
surgeon general Of the public health
service, opened headquarters here to-
day,
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
Oats Condition.

O6tS COnOlCOn.
The condition Of oats in North Da.
kota is listed at 81 per cent, which 10
better than all other states except
one. Wisconsin. which is placed at So
per cent of the total.
Iowa is listed with the greatest prof
duction at 172. 1900, 000, while North
Dakota is placed at 74.ooc, 900 bush |
els.
North Dakota is nth In point Of
total production. . A.
Barley. -
Three states show better conditions
with respect to barley than do North \
Dakota. They are Idaho. Washing
ton and California, North Dakota
leading the northwestern states. Tha
Dakota production is estimated at |
81 10000 busiest.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
INCOME TAX Is BOOMING.
Collections This Month Exceed Pre-
dictions Made by Secretary.

Washington, July 9.-For the first
six days Of July the collections Of
and income tax aggre-
gated $~3,109.621. In his statement
at the close of the fiscal year June
80 Secretary McAdoo predicted that
$3,500'000 additional would be paid
In income and corporation taxes be-
fore July 10. the date when penalty
attaches to unpaid assessments. The
are the commissioner Of
ven will receive collec-
tions we'll in exces of the estimate Of
the secretary of the treasury, $751;
900, 900, .
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
TO Y. N. C. A. SCHOOL
Boys' Secretary OF Local Institution
Will Leave Early in September
for Springfield, Mass.

]. B. Crary, who has been boys Sec
rotary of the Y. M. c. A. for several
years. will leave early in September
for Springfield, Mass, where he will
enter the Y. M. G. A. training school.
Mr.. Crary will take the regular Sec
retary's course, and, according to
present plans, will complete 1t in two
years.
the local INSTITUTION for several veans
and during that time has done much
to enlarge its scope. He has been es-
pecially successful In the work among
boys,
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
NEGRO FACES MURDER TRIAL.

Chicago, July 9.-Trial of Isaac
Bond, a negro, accused of the muir
der Of Miss Ida G.. Leegson, In art
student whose body was found on
the prairie outside the city last Octo-
Der, was scheduled for today in the
criminal court. Miss Leegson was
lured to a lonely spot by an adver-
tisement. She was strangled by a
slender silk cord.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
PROSPECTIVE TOURISTS
ENJOY Dinner PARTY
93 IN THE SHADE and
No SHADE, IS OFFICIAL
REPORT OF WEATHER MAN

Old Man Weather got in q cou-
pie Of extra hours today, and as
q result of his efforts the ther-
mometer mounted to the highest
step OF the summer.
'Ninety-three in the shade" was
the official report given out at the
university at 8 o'clock this after
noon.
Until today SO degrees, which
was registered n day last week,
was the hottest of the summer.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
north DAKOTA N
BEST CONDITION
Report Shows This State
Has Highest Percentage
of Total Crop
81, ooo,0 oo or
WHEAT
Exceeds Total'of Any Other
State-Barley and Oats
Also in Good Shape

Ninety-fve million bushels Of wheat
will be produced in North Dakota
this year. according to the estimates
of the department CT agriculture. is
sued yesterday. The figures of the
department show the condition -1of
wheat at 81 per cent. which is 9 per
cent better than the average for ten
years. -.a#.r
The spring wheat in North Dakota
Is In better condition than TN 7any-of
the other three states that are listed,
the comparison following:
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
oBREGoN REPoRTs yICroRY.

oBREGON REPORTS VICTORY.
Nogales, Sonora, Mex, July 9.-In a
message to Carranza dated yesterday
at Ahualleo, Jalisco, General Obregon
reports an important insurgent victory
In front, Of Guadalajara. The mes
age read:
We have destroyed a federal col
umn that left Guadalajara to meet US.
At this time the enemy is fleeing in
disorder, leaving ten trains Of artillery
and ammunition. General Dieguez is
in the real of Guadalajara and I be-
lieve none of the enemy will escape,
,-"Obregon."
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
NEAR DEATH FROM sHARKs.

New Orleans. July s.-Bensento 70
PEE is dying here from in turies re-
caived In a battle with a f~ourteen:foot
shark and three little ones. which he
caught in a net. Lopez climbed into
the net to make his haul before seeing
the big one. which bit off both his
legs. Fellow fishermen rescued him
and captured all the sharks.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
MAYOR FOE OF CARNIvA1s.
Survival of Vicious Custom" Says
observation-disclosures DRAFTED.

st. Paul, July 9.-Declaring that
are wholly useless. and un-
worthy" without any legitimate ap-
peal to civic enterprise and that
they are a survival Of a vicious GUS
tom that modern culture cannot con-
template with equanimity," Mayor
Powers has asked the council TO -au-
thorize the preparation Of an ordin-
ance intended to put carnivals out Of
business. SE,-
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
FORD OPTIMISTIC

Washington. July s.-Optimistic
views Of business conditions were
presented to President Wilson by
Henry Ford. the Detroit manufactur-
er. Ford told the president business
was getting better all the time.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
The Reason.
baltimore American

Baltimore American.)
II know a mar who Is grating ali
the time in his business. yet he can
always get the public to swallow it.
err"
mo; he runs a peach orchard"
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
SENATOR ASKS HIS RETURN.
Stone OF Missouri in Signed State.
ment Requests denomination.

Jefferson City, Mo-, July, 9.-Senator
W. ]. Stone Of Missouri, in a signed
asks. the democrats OF. Mis-
to renominate him at the Au-
gust primary.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
DEAD UNDER AUTOMOBILE.

Former Democratic State Senator is
Victim Of Accident.
Patchogue, L. L., July edwin
Bailey, a former democratic state
senator, and John Brooks, both Of this
place, were found dead yesterday
under the hood Of Bailey's wrecked
automobile on the outskirts of the
village.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
DRY MAJORITY REDUCED.

Missouri Local Option Lad is Lowered
From 1915 to 500.
Joplin, Mo-, July "a local option
election In. forty-three precincts Of
Jasper county, including all territory
In the county outside OF Joplin, Webb
City, Carterville' and Carthage, gave
a dry majority Of approximately 500.
The total vote will be about 1000.
Four years ago the same districts
gave a dry majority of 1.916
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
DIES DRIVING HIS AUTO.

Winthrop Mans Body: Chokes Engine
Avertfng Wreck.
Winthrop, MIMI. July 9.-Charles
O. Nord Of Winthrop died Of heart
failure while driving his automobile,
six miles north of here. He choked
the engine when he lurched from the
seat and averted wreckinR the car in
which there were also other persons.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09

Household Goods.
The board met at 2 p. m. and pro-
ceeded to equalize the household
furniture in the different townships
and cities in the county as follows:
Assess. entire
twp. and cities
Agnes, increased so per cent 5 $4,000
Allendale, no change. ...... 1880
Amer1cus, no change ....... LAG 90
Arvilla, no change. ....... $4,000
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09

n- --w
Avon. increased 75 per cent. 10000
Bentru. increased 100 per
cent $4,000
Blooming. increased so per
cent 606.OO
Brenna, no change. ....... 661.O0
Chester, no change. ....... $4,000
Elkmount. increased so per
cent .......... o4b.OO
Elm Grove, no change. .... $4,000
Faireld, no change. ........ $4,000
Falconer, no change. ...... $500
Ferry, no change ......... $4,000
Grace, no change. ........ $500
Grand Forks. no change. $4,000
Gilby. no change.......... 100000
cent ................... $4,000
lnkster. no change. 765.00
Johnstown. increased 20 per
Lakeville, increased 20 per
Larimore. increased 10 per l0'
Levant, increased 100 per ''''
cent ................... $1,000
Lind, increased 80 pei cent. 1890.
Logan Center, no change. 100000
Loretta. no change. $4,000
Meckinock. increased 80 per
Michigan. increased 50 per ''''''
cent $4,000
Moraine. increased 20 per
Niagara. increased 50 per "00
cent $500
Northwood. no change...... 1.11O.0o
oakville, increased SO per
Pleasant View. increased 70 '''00
Rye, increased 100 per cent. $4,000
Plymouth, increased 80 per
strabane, reduced 70 per
cent ..:................ 100000
eel ................... $4,000
Union. increased 80 per cent $1,000
Walle. no change........ /. 2,535.00
Washington, increased 10 per
cent ................... 1,10s. 90
Wheatheld, no change...... 700.0 0
Village Of Niagara, increased
100 per cent. $500
lnkster city. no change. 2.970.0 0
reynolds CITY. no change. 1,010.0 90
Northwood city, no change. 7,770.00
Town and City Lots.
Having finished the above, the
board equalized town and city lots.
exclusive Of the structures, as fol-
lows:
Agnes, no change 49, 90
Allendale. no CHANGE. 10000
Arvilla, no change. ....... 1856. 90
Avon, no change. ....... 1880
Chester. no change. ....... 2,635.O 90
Elm Grove, nc changer. $4,000
Ferry, nc change ....... $4,000
Grand Forks township, no
change ................ s,22s.oo
Gi!by, no change. ........ 4,770.00
no CHANGE. $50. 90 ,
Meckinock, no change..... S74.O0
Oakville, no change. ..... 800, 90
Walle. nc change. ........ AGO. 90
Niagara village, no change. 6,4s6.00
Reynolds city, no change. 4,837.OO
1nkster city, increased 20
per cent ............ 11,957.00
city, no change 9,7sS. 90
per cent s34,to
Larimore city. no change. 56,e37.00
Grand Forks city, no
cnange ........... ,230. 90
After finishing the equalizing OF
the town and city lots regardless of
the structures thereon. the boaro
adjourned Its meeting until 9 p. m.
this morning. In yesterdays report
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
GETS $3.50 FOR ALIENATION.

Duluth Plaintiff Excludes Wife From
Witness Stand.
Duluth, July 9.-James ]. ,Ryia.
who sued. his Wife's parents, Charles
and Sarah Atol, for $4,000, alleging
alienation of the affections Of his wife,
has been awarded a verdict Of $3.50
in district. He used his court rights
to prevent his wife from .testifying.
A suit for divorce. brought by the
wife, Is now pending.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09
The schedule On structures, as far
8 It r. been comnleted follows.

VIZ - SCs dS AoA
as 1t r. been completed follows:
Agnes. No change .........$ 2,725
Allendale, no change ...... $50
Arvilla, no change ....... 3,S42
Avon, no change ......,.. $500
Chester. 10 per cent increase 10,4ss
Elm grove, no change ..... 2,575
Ferry, no change ......... 1880
Grand Forks twp, no change 3,775
Gilby, no change. 1880
YOUNGSTOWN, no change ..... 1875
Mekinock, no change ..... 1890
Oakville, no change ,...... 175
Walle, no change ......... 1880
Niagara village. no change. 14,795
Inkster City. no change. 30,9S0
Northwood City. no change. 54,410
Larimore City, no change. 133,5 35
Reynolds City. no change. 1854
Grand Forks City, 8 per cent
reduction .............. 1,77s,7s4
The following schedules were COM
pleted Wednesday afternoon.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09

Having finished the above, the
board equalized town and city lots.
exclusive Of the structures, as fol.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-09

StfoII6e .''''.' 49,. .I,o l,I5U.UV
After finishing the equalizing OF
the town n city lots regardless of
the structures thereon, the boaro
adjourned Its meeting until 9 p. m.
this morning. In yesterdays report
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
KITCHEN WRANCLEs
By The Baron

Actors are like eggs, they are uncertain.
Eggsactly.
Saxo George has joined the Pomme-de-
terre Hussars.
What has become of the geek that used
the vermilion tale? Ask the new Table d.
hote.
Butch again takes up the position as
head butcher. The right man in the right
place.
Sherlock came into contact with disson-
ance, causin' lesion to his left duke, which
has left that member in a state of turges-
cence. You have our sympathy. Try the
choir, Laddie.
1t takes lot of red tape to be presented
at court in Europe. There S no difficulty be-
ing introduced at court in the Silent City,
and they pay you-Butch will now take the
mark from Shorty and fill the can.
Frosty, prof. Bugtrala, and Sunny Jim,
fell into state of coma the other morning
at six a. M. Said shorty the cook, to
Frosty, as he austerely shook him. AYE
bane tank you loose your yob. "Gee!"
sighed FROSTY; 81 dreamt der Green Sox
won der woild's series, and der cop wild
der red beak wor kissing Paddy on der nose.
"Youse wake up, professors; said Frosty,
as he shook the grand old Diplomat.
''Zounds!'' snapped his nibs, ''you We
spoilt it. was just fixing the gold wis
dom tooth of a beetle, one of the SPORT
ousneucata specie, in similarity to the ba-
trachian, or apterous, | was individually
correct in my theory-naw, haven't got
my pay check snapped the paleontolo-
gist-Another outburst of vociferous virid-
ity-''Vaig oop!" said Shorty to Sunny
Jim, "S all right, Cap, didn't hear the
bell, I'll be in bed in a minute. An
other syllogysm.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
YARD NOTES
By Long Boy

There will be several men missing from
the different yard crews as soon as the night
shift takes effect.
We scribe who dwells in 116-a would
greatly appreciate reading material of any
kind, and will try to reciprocate.
Officer O'Shaughnessy and crew have
been working in the rear of the Irvine ware
house during the past week, grading the
roadway.
Officer Chaser has a crew of sixteen men
working on the south side of the greenhouse
turning soil in preparation for shrub bed
next spring. A shure sign of mild winter.
Officer McLeer and crew have turned out
at least six cars of crushed rock during the
past week. Not much, but enough to keep
Officer Bell, who is pulling the rock on the
outside, busy.
Officer Tucker appears to be the only
live one in the bunch. He is so confound-
ed lively can't keep track of him; The
way he moves from one job to another
would put Officer Plante to shame.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
SHOP H TWISTERS
By e. M.

Did we enjoy the shown Well | should
smile.
Four new men on the spinners in this
shop: They will all be experts in time.
Maybe.
Some gink said ''laugh and grow fat he
never tried in this vale of tears Here it is
laugh and go to court.
If some people would do less talking and
pay more attention to their steps, we would
make better showing at drill.
At last we have ''Big Ben's' grandfather
fastened to the wall. 1t is no longer neces-
sary to carry our own clocks in our pocket.
OH you, Kelly, we have just what you
need, little "doplumy' to cure you Of
snoring. And it is made of real gold, jus,
think of it!
The Pirate had the misfortune to injure
one of his fingers while working on the
ballers. You must be careful Pirate,
baller never banks before it bites.
We are told that the streets of St. Paul,
are being made wider. The ''stews'' will
be able to navigate without running afou
of the buildings on either side of the stree,
in the future.
While out in the park Saturday, we
noticed Lester put his hand back of his cal
and listened to rooster crow. When ask
ed what his idea was, he said ''I'se trying
to eat dat dar chicken, Use gwine to work
you know
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
WITH POT AND BRUSH
By J. r.
low will you be good, Beau?

Now will you be good, Beau3
A pipe of-the tight kind saves nine of the
others. Come on you Santa.
Axel, support painter. drew a glory tic
ket the day before Thanksgiving.
Four weeks from today is "happy day
for ye scribe. Oh you little old New Year!
Elevator rollers for harvesters are coming
into the paint shop at the rate of about 4OO
per day now.
Support painters are working on the cot
tages outside the walls, painting storm-win-
dows and doors.
Happy Hooligan says he won't Join the
choir because he doesn't want to show the
present members up.
-Four men in this shop vanished AZ now
ers in less than one hour, one day last
week. Some speed, boys.
There is man in our shop
Who is so wonderous wise,
He uses every single day
Three different sets of eyes.
He knows so very, very much,
'Twot his head soon cracks;
He even knows how to dispense
With simple things like facts.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
WOOD SHOP SHAVINGS
BIZ Slam

Some show! Another one like it for
Christmas would not go bad.
Our elevator man not only hauls farm
machinery, but also visitors off and on.
The automobile machinists think it too
cold to work on the outside, so they just
drive in here where it is warm.
The pretty guy on the post drill gets
tired standing on one leg all the time so he
changes off, special device of his.
The old clock that we have been timing
our jobs on is paroled. 1t is about time,
as it served in the wood shop at the old
prison before it came here.
The well known prison team, known as
Charlie and Cole, are kept busy hauling
raw material into our shop for the work.
men; the beauty of it is the teamster drives
clear into the middle of the shop SO the
boys have the lumber right handy.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
OFFICERS DINING ROOM
By d. 1913

The show was sure fine, and was enjoyed
by ALL Come again.
Our officer Mr.. Westby has returned af-
ter spending his vacations; and reports good
ime.
Officer Picullel has had charge of this
department during the absence of Mr.
Westby.
Our chef drew lucky number with the
Parole Board at their last meeting. Good
luck George.
Pat our pearl diver says, "when l get out
of here, want to 60 to New Zealand-out
of this country altogether.
We take notice that Officer Tucker is
"reel cranky on Tuesday and Thursday
nights. Oh, you movies
AS rule, man is fool. When it's
hot he wants it cold, and when it's cold he
wants it hot. Always wanting what is not.
One of our walters says that down in
Vergine, he could hear turkey walk, AMI
a rooster crow from distance of eighteen
miles (Go com your hair, Spencer.
Comp.)
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
LIE BLANC CHOIR MESSIEURS
By Monsieur Rue

The white choir held diminutive prac
tice twice during the week.
Time is one of the stellar faculties per
tanning to vocalism. If you want to b.
propitious watch the baton.
| Christian Science services were held in the
Auditorium last Sunday. Let us subseve1
by adding to the congregation.
Unforeseen circumstances prevented the
singing of the duet last Sunday Eventu-
ally it will take place in the future
"The bow ow owt leaves the quay, =
sings Beau Esprita, loud and shril.
"Now-ow-ow, chords LIE Chevalier in
nautical rythm. Sounds doggy.
The Jealous Uncle John assisted us over
difficulties on Saturday afternoon. Come
again, Laddie, come again and stay long
er, your efforts were appreciated.
LIE Monsieur Beau Esprita and lie Che
Waller Carleton have joined hands in duet,
so it is rumored. whether it is from opera
or otherwise, the writer does not know
We have asked the eminent Sherlock
to join the choir boat. A man with such
puissant intuition as he has should concen-
tiously submit to such an allegient cause.
Some of the choir have suggested quar-
tet for the Xmas show. Why not, but let
it be strictly from music. You had better
consult Professor Schmidt about the mat
ter.
Anent the subject of the male sopranos.
If at any time the reader should get the OPP
portunitv to hear that we'll known vocal
combination "The Sheffield Choir
(English) you will find my statement cor
rect. 1t is admitted throughout the world
that it is the finest choir in existence, and
you will have no cause to complain regard
ing we'll spent dollar.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
Monthly School Report

The following is the record of the Minnesota
State Prison night school for the month ending
November 80, 1914:
Number of school sessions ------- Is
School attendance at opening session, Nov. 2 1877
Average attendance during month zoo
Highest - EOS
Lowest " 100
Average compulsory attendance ls
Average voluntary attendance 1888
Number excused by physician temporarily &
permanently
No excused by Dep'y Warden Temporarily Q
Excused to work nights permanently IL
Number enrolled during month 10
Number (who attended SCHOOL, discharged
from institution "
Number pupils reported for breach of institu-
Number pupils reported for Incidence and
lack of interest in school work 0
J. J. SULLIVAN.
Deputy Warden.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1914-12-03
NOTES FROM SHOP K

And Xmas just three weeks away.
And the Night Hawks are about to 20
forth again.
Officer Tucker was on duty in this shop
last Friday during Officer Johnson's absence.
Don't it get your goat to always hear
someone with crouch knocking his fellow
prisoners.
Asst. Supt. Gurley of the Hemp and
Irvine Dept, is back on the job. and paid
us a visit last Friday.
Another Thanksgiving Day came and
gone, and we are still here. | wonder how
many more for weuns?
A new recruit joined the little army OF
workers in this shop last Saturday, and was
assigned to the Farm Machinery Dept
Asst. Deputy Warden Whalens little
boy paid this shop visit last Saturday, with
a big smile and a pair of skates to have
sharpened.
The Farm Machinery Dept installed a
new Cincinnati Milling Machine in theil
side of the shop last week. NJ. B. is do
ing the honors over it.
Some class George! Well should worry.
And if you would just look over the first
class work that this shop is putting out
these days, you would say some class
A good paving business for man to GO
into would be a cooking school for young
men, now that the women are to do the
men, job. For the women will have to eat.
War is a terrible thing. and vet man can
not get along without it. When they are
not at war with some other nation, they are
at war with flys, bedbugs, their mother-ln
laws and the rest of the troublesome animals
We are all here together, and why not
make the best of it. If you hold any
animosity, o, bad feeling against another
man, don't 60 around knocking him, fol-
it will only cheaper yourself, and if any
thing, will be boost for the man you are
knocking.