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Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
BANKS OF CITY
REQUIRE NO HELP
Are Able to Take Care of
Moving Crops Without
Federal Aid.

Grand Forks banks are we'll
the crops Of the region this fail ac-
cording to A. I. Hunter Of the First
National bank.
Circulars nave been received at the
First National bank from William
McAdoo, secretary of the treasury, in
curing whether or not additional
funds will be needed for the purpose.
Similar circulars have beben sent out
to the other national banks of the
region.
Mr.. Hunter states today, however,
first class shape, and would require
no extra. deposits of government funds
for the purpose.
Reports from Duluth indicate that
a similar course is being pursued by
the banks of that city.
The text of the communication re-
ceived from the treasury department
is as follows:
I'm order that the treasury depart
what extent, if at all, it may be
necessary or desirable this season to
deposit government funds in national
banks in different sections of the
country to meet the legitimate de-
mands, of business due to the move
ment Of the crops, 1 shall greatly ap-
preciate 1t if you will SEM me prompt
ly answers to the following questions
answers to the following questions
which are being submitted also to 9TH
er national banks:
1. Does your bank expect to have
any unusual demand for money or
credit within the next six months? If
SO for what purpose or purposes?
2. T what extent, in your judy
ment, will funds be needed in your
immediate section in addition to what
local banks maybe able to supply
conveniently andNnormally, from their
w resources, or through the usual
accommodations from. correspond
ents?
3. During what months between
now and Jan. 1, 1915, will additional
funds, if any, be most neededi
4. IF, in your opinion, it is desir-
able to deposit public funds, us was
done last year. in the national banks
in certain principal cities of different
states, please indicate when and to
what extent you think it may be de-
sirable to place such funds in the ma
tional banks in principal cities in
your state, upon the assumption that
use such funds, as far as practicable,
for the accommodation of their coun-
try bank correspondents.
5. IF such deposits should be
made this season, please state when
you think the deposit placed in your
community could be returned conven-
iently to the treasury. indicating the
proportions of the deposits to be re-
turned each month, so hat the last
repayments may be made not later
than March /, 1915.
6. What security commercia!
paper, United States or other bonds
can, with greatest advantage to gen.
eral business and with safety to the
government. be given by the banks in
your section to secure such govern
ment deposits?
While it is expected hat the fed
eral reserve banks will begin business
in time to assist in moving the crops
this fall, the treasury department will,
nevertheless, be prepared to help
business, to the full extent of its pow
ers through the proper use of govern
ment funds if it becomes apparent at
any time that such help is needed in
any section of the country
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
WESTACOTT AND
C0RMAN ELECTED
Former Elected by Republi-
cans and Later by Dem
ocrats Today.
COMMITTEES OF
THE COUNTY MET
Progressives Held Brief Ses-
sion, But Adjourned to
Later Date.

Robert Westacott vas the unan!-
NOUS choice of the republicans of
Grand Forks county as chairman, be-
ing elected at the county central COM
mittee, held this afternoon at the fed
eral building.
The other officers follow:
Secretary-W. Fl. Alexander.
Ireasurer--O. G.. Hanson.
Executive committee: c. c. Stew
art, Gilby; G. P. Johnson, Northwood;
Max Rabinovich, Grand Forks; Lewis
johnson. Henry Steenberg, T. c. Crit
fifth and the three officers.
State Committeeman.
Fifth-Edgar Richter, Larimore.
SIXTH. D. Bacon, Grand Forks.
SEVENTH. G.. Hamilton, Grand
Forks.
Arthur Sorlie, the retiring chair
man, presided.
Democratic Meeting.
The democratic county central COM
mittee met in the city hall and elect
ed Dave German of McCanna as chair
man: Sam Torgerson of Grand Forks,
secretary and w. V. O'Connor of
Grand Forks, treasurer.
Progressives Adjourn.
The progressive committeeman met
in the office of P. O. Thorson for a
brief session and adjourned t O a later
date for the selection of officers.
D. German was elected state COM
mitteeman from the Fifth, and J.. N.
Nelson Kelly from the Seventh. The
Sixth hasn't made it's choice yet.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
CREAM OF WHEAT
MUST PAY TAXES
According to a Decision
Reached Today by Coun-
ty Commissioners.

Cream of Wheat stock will be as
sessed throughout Grand Forks coun-
ty according to a decision reached to-
day by the board of county commits
sioners meeting the tax equalization
board.
Not only must taxes for the present
year be paid on the stock, but it Is
also probable that an effort will also
be made to collect assessments for
several years past.
Other former property which have
been exempt from taxation in the past
will probably be taken up by the
board Thursday.
The schedule on elevators, and ele-
vator sites, was revised as follows by
the board Tuesday afternoon.
Anges, increased Z per cent. $500
Arvilla, reduced 10 per cent. 7,470
Allendale and Walle, increased
80 per cent 6,O25
Avon, reduced 80 per cent. 1855
Blooming, no change ........ 1,160
Chester, increased rs per cent. 6,125
Elm Grove, increased 10 per
cent ......................s ,74o
Falconer, no change. $50
Ferry, reduced 80 per cent. 2,240
Grand Forks, twp, reduced Is
per cent 4,726
Gilby, reduced Z per cent. 6,316
Inkster, 10 change .......... 1000
Johnstown, reduced 20 per cent 2,160
Larimore, reduced IL per cent $50
Levant, reduced SO per cent. 500
Mekinock, reduced Is per cent 2,635
Oakville, increased 20 per cent 1900
Niagara Village, increased 8 per
cen OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. $500
cent ..:.....:...:......... 2,4oo
Inkster city, reduced 80 per
cent ..:..:....:...:.::.... 1905
Northwood city. reduced 10 per
cent 6.512
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
MORE MEMBERS
ADDED IN YEAR
Annual Convention Under
Way Marks Important
Season for Assn.
METHODS
GET
Representative of Rail Com
mission on Hand-Grif-
fifth Sees Advantages.

Nearly fifty delegates from all parts
of the state gathered in Grand Forks
this morning for the third annual
meeting of the North Dakota Associa-
ton of Managers of Farmers Cooper
ative Elevator companies, which Is
being held at the city hall. The meet
ing opened promptly at 10 o'clock and
will close late Thursday afternoon.
j. H. S. Thomson of Valley City,
president of the association, presided
at the meeting today. The first adj
dress was given by City Attorney J. p.
Wineman, who welcomed the visitors
to the city.
Mr.. Wineman pointed out the great
value of meetings of this kind, saying
that it drew the men whose interests
lay along the same line of work to-
direction of greater efficiency.
Means Money a Home.
R. B.. Griffith spoke for the Grand
Forks Commercial club. He declared
that he farmers elevators meant a
great saving to the state, keeping
money within the boundaries of North
Dakota which would otherwise go to
outside concerns.
He also declared that under the
former system a great margin OF profit
which was made by the n el,u.o.
w" "SAS w N1S oouSS
of the grain.
Membership Doubles.
The annual report of N. R. Tack
lind of Drayton, secretary of the asso-
citation, showed that the membership
had more than doubled during the
last year, 80 members o being en-
rolled. The finances are also in good
condition. The following committees
were appointed by President Thorn
SON.:
Membership and Nomination-A. A.
Lane, Sherwood; H. R. Wollen,
Forbes, and August Everett, Pillsbury.
BY Laws-T. M. Conner, Colgate;
]. A. Stockstad, Minor, and ]. c. Mil
Ter, Page.
Resolutions-A. K. Moehn, Regent;
9. Gibson, Ypsilanti; j. c. Walters,
Blabon.
Afternoon Session. q
At the session this afternoon, the
adoption of a uniform system of book
keeping for all the elevators in the
state was taken up. The chief ad-
dress was given by F. M. Schulz, ex-
pert accountant Of the state rail-
way and warehouse commission.
This was followed by a general dis
cussion on the subject by a number
OF the managers in attendance.
Auto Ride Tonight.
This evening the visitors will be
taken for an automobile ride around
the city by the Grand Forks Com
mercial club.
Thursday morning will be given
over to reports of the various commit
tees, the election of officers for the
coming year., and the selection of the
next meeting place.
In the afternoon there will be an
address on the relation of the stock
holders and of an elevator
company, by F. A. Powers. of Beach,
and a general discussion on the most
practical forms of elevator construc-
tion
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
GIVE PROGRAM THIS EVENING
Interesting Musical Numbers and Ad-
dresses OF Feature Zion Church
Entertainment.

The u. G. seminary quartet, which
is making a our of the northwest,
will give an interesting recital in the
Zion Lutheran church tonight. The
program begins at 8 o'clock. Aside
from the musical numbers, short ad-
dresses will be given by two members
of the quartet. The personnel of the
quartet is: Conrad Engelstad, tenor;
O. A. Hofstad, second tenor; Joseph
Tetlie, baritone; Richard M. Vordale,
second base.
& The. program follows:
Quartet:
!, (a). Hyrdens sondagssang .
(b) Den signede Dag. C. F. Weyse
L Co Lead, Kindly Light. .... Buck
Vocal solo-"My Redeemer and My
Hold Thou My Hand. Briggs
Address-Conrad Engelstad..
Quartet:
(a) Jeg vii synge en- sang......
co. Softly signs the Voice Of
Evening .:.... Won Weber
(c) Just for Today. 49,. Abbott
Short Address ........ Joseph Tetlie
Quartet:
(a) Ungbirken .............
(b) Ungdomssang ...........
......... f. Melius Christiansen
(a) On sweetly Solemn Thot..
% sorger du endnu, min sjael..
Co Nearer, My God, to Thee: war
........... Lowell Mason
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
DEATH ENDS CH|lDS
AGONY, FUNERAL FOR
THURSDAY AFTERNOON.

Funeral services for Gladys
Sandbeck, aged A, who was
burned to death Tuesday after
noon, will be held ut $3.50 O'Clock
Thursday afternoon at the home
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry Sandbeck, in the rear Of
227 South Third street.
Rev. Martin Highland will con-
duct the services. Interment will
be in Memorial Park cemetery.
The child, it appears, was play
ing with matches and set her
clothing on fire. Her screams
attracted the attention of Reuben
Hoy, who ran to her assistance,
but was unable to e%xtinguish the
flames until she was fatally
burned. ,
Death finally ended the little
girls agony shortly after 4
o'clock Tuesday afternoon.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
CARS IN
FAIR PILGRIMAGE
Grand Forkers Make Tour
to Crookston Just for a
Friendly Visit.

An automobile party of fifteen Of
Grand Forks residents are at Crooks
ton this afternoon attending the an
nual Northwestern Minnesota fair.
They autoed over early this afternoon
leaving the Commercial club building
at 1890 o'clock.
The auto owners who made the trip
are: A. I. Hunter, F. H. Haverland,
A.. G. Sorlie, E. J.. Lander, S. Collins.
J.. H. Ruettell, w. A. Odell, H. N.
Welle, Owen Young, M. Stanchfeld,
J. G. Converette, j. D. Bacon, B. j.
Sanders, DR.. w. H. Wintersinte and
W.. F.. Hohoff.
The following have signed up to
make the trip to the Trail county
fair at Hillsboro tomorrow: F. L..
Goodman, F. H. Haverland. E. j.
Lander, ]. A. Dinnie, T. r. Bangs, ].
r. Carley, A. P. Clifford, J.. D. Bacon,
B. J. Sanders. Hugh Reid and Fred
Bartholomew.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
TWO CONVICTED
Walter and Bill Shanahan Judged
Guilty of Assault.

Bowman, N. D., July 15.-The
Shanahan brothers, Bill and Walter,
were found guilty by the jury in dis
trict court here. w. c. Crawford pre-
sided and the trial lasted two days.
The jury was out about four hours.
The men we're charged with first de-
gree burglary and attempted assault,
and the crime was committed in the
spring. resulting from the S%hanahans
loading up on a jug of mail order
whiskey, and then, on their way
home. breaking int the Ostrander
house. during Mr.. Ostrander's absence,
and attempting assault upon Mrs. Os-
trander,
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
DEDICATED CHURCH.
Congregationalists Open New Edifce
of D~oft{hona

opcn NEW EOlXlCo
at Pettibone.
Pettibone, N. D., July 15.-The Nal
colin Congregational church, s miles
south of here, was dedicated yester-
day with YER appropriate services,
which were under the lead of the pas
tor, Rev. c. N. Wiebe of Pettibone. At
the morning service a large congre-
cation gathered and a sermon was
delivered by superintendent E. H.
Stickney of Fargo, followed by the
reception Of members under the lead
of DR.. Stickney, eleven being received,
families.
In the afternoon the services of
dedication took place. Some very fine
special MUSIC was rendered under the
lead Of the pastor. The dedication
sermon was given by DR.. stickney,
followed b ythe formal act Of dedica-
ton, which was very impressive. It
was not necessary to raise any money
as all had been provided for previous
ly. but a generous offering was taken
for missions.
When all is completed the property
will easily be worth $4,000 and re-
fleets great credit on the community
for their enterprise in the matter.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
IN LEAD
BY VIDE MARGIN
Present Superintendent of
Public instruction Has
Inside Track.

Returns on the non-partisan cleo
ton of candidates for superintendent
OF public instruction indicate that E.
j.. Taylor, the present incumbent. has
a big lead over Richard Hayward of
Grand Forks, Taylor's lead being H.
IT'S, with the count in from As out of
90 counties Hayward carried only
one county-CaValier.
Both candidates are nominated I'M
der the non-partisan act, and the final
fight for election takes place at the
general election in November.
Ihe vote by cQutnieS follows.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
TORPEDO BOAT DAMAGED.
Uninjured in Collision With
Rodgers on Portland

Portland. Me-, July 15.-The steam
err Governor Dingley and the torpedo
boat Rodgers were in collision off this
port. h steamer struck the torpedo
boat a glancing blow on her port side,
~loosening a plate of the naval vessel
and causing her to leak considerably.
The Governor Dingley was not dam
aged.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
ALEX SLOANE WAS IN THE CITY
Member OF Famous Auto RACINE Team
Visits in City-Had Chat With
M. c.. Bachelor.

Alex. Sloane, a member of the
famous Sloane automobile racing
team, was in Grand Forks last night
visiting M. G. Bachelor. and Don v.
Moore. Mr.. Sloane conferred with
Mr.. Moore regarding the staging of
automobile races at the state fair
next year. but no definite decision was
reached.
MI. Sloane visited for some time
with Mr.. Bachelor. He left this
morning for Crookston, where he will
confer with fair officials. Mr.. Sloane
has charge of the ]. I. Case racing
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
PETRAs HELD WITHOUT BAIL.

PETRAs Held WITHoUT BAN.
Geneva, ILL.,, uly 15:-Anthony Pc
for the murder of his former sweet
heart. Theresa Hollander, who was
dubbed to death in st. Nicholas
cemetery, Aurora, was held without
bail to the September term OF the
Kane county court.
A jury which tried Petras for the
crime disagreed last week after being
out for forty-one hours, one man, Ho-
mer Eddy. a farmer. holding out for
conviction.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
PUPILS TOREYNOLDS SCHOOLS
No Session Will Be Held During the
Coming Year in District No. 81
In Americas Township.

Pupils of School District No. 81,
Americas township, will attend the
schools of the town of Reynolds dur
ing the coming year. according to
arrangements mad by the district
school board at a meeting held Tues
day.
The district school will not be
opened. Arrangements will be made
to provide transportation for the pu-
pills of the district to and from the
Reynolds schools.
This plan will. it is believed, tend
to make the work more efficient and
is q step in the direction of consoli-
dalton, which is being strongly advo-
Gated In the rural schools Of the state.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
KNOWLEDGE IS
NEED IN STATE AFFAIRS

I'VE need to take politics more seri-
ously and we must remember that the
salvation of society lies in ourselves.
We need to help one another in every
day life. You can't raise wheat with
a lead pencil in the election booth.
You can't make a ma a Christian by
legislation"
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
STRUCK BY AUTO
Fargo Lad Knocked Down by Machine

Is Un1njUfed.
Fargo, N. D., July 15.-Newton, the
fve-year-old son of d. c. Whitman,
of 1901 Broadway. a rural mail car
rier, was knocked down and received
a slight u OF the head by an auto
mobile. He was carried into his home
by the driver of the automobile and
left with his 1~2-year-old sister, his pa
rents not being at home t the time.
When the parents returned DR.. Car
penter was called. Later; the automo-
bilist who had run into the boy re-
turned to inquire into the extent OF
his injuries to find Newton playing
about the house but little the worse
for the accident.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
BANKRUPTCY PETITION FILED
Liabilities of Rolllette County Couple
in Excess OF Their Assets,

Petitions in bankruptcy were filed
today with T.. B. Elton, federal ref
cree, by l.. O.. Hazlett and his wife,
Nellie B.. Hazlett, Of Mylo, Rolette
county.
The combined assets Of the pair
amount to $3.50, and their liabilities
to ~$35,522.78.
The petitions are defective in several
respects, and will have to be revised
before they can be acted upon by Ref
cree Elton.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
Elevator MANAGERS Of
STATE SHOW BIG GAIN
ACQU|TS milton HOLLY
Man Charged With Shooting Adver-
sary With Shot Gun Released
After Trial at Lakota.

t1ICeT IT1NI al IldEold.
Milton Holly was acquitted by the
jury of the district court at Lakota
on a charge of assault with a danger
u weapon preferred by F. L. Combs.
Holly was arrested June 9 following
the alleged shooting. He and Combs
were said to have quarrelled, and Hol-
ly was said to have shot him with a
shot gun.
He was lodged in the Grand Forks
county Jail, n was taken to Lakota
early last week for his preliminary
hearing, at which he was held to the
district court.
The jury, however, brought in a YER
dict Of not guilty when the case came
UP for trial.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
Return to CITY.

TteCurn 20 Guy.
Mrs. B. o. Seymour and daughter,
Beryle, returned today from Inkster,
N. D., where they spent the past two
weeks as guests at the home of j. e.
Mahon.
Grand Forks daily herald and the evening times., 1914-07-15
SOME MISTAKE.

What name are you calling?" ask
ed the telephone girl over the wire.
"McCohen," the customer answer
ed.
81 beg pardon?" asked the girl.
The man repeated it.
The Wire was silent for a moment,
then the girl said: Wait a moment,
please, 1 think the wires are cross
ed"
The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-25
JAPAN IS
 MOVING
FLEET IS DIVIDED INTO THREE iSQUADRONS FOR ATTACK ON klAO CHOW FOREIGN FLAGS FLY WITH JAPANESE,

Tokio Aug. 25.-1 am.-The Brit ish, Russian and French embassies are flying the Japanese flag as sym. bolic of the alliance.
 Vice Admiral Tomosaburo Kato has been appointed commander-in-c of the first squadron; Vice Admiral Sa- dakichito commander of the second squadron, and Rear Admiral Tsuchiya, commander of the third squadron.
 Contradictory reports are il circu- lation of a battle between British and German warships but there has been no confirmation
 The German ambassador, Count Von Rex, and his staff, are completing arrangements for sailing on the steamer Minnesota for San Francisco.
 The emperor has ordered the sus- pension of national mourning Au- gust 20.
The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-25
With Apalling Loss on Both Sides the Allied Army Was Forced Back to Their Covering Posi- tions on River.
Germans Are Marching Through Belgium by Five Routes-French Announce Their De- termination to Win Lost Ground

Paris Aug 24t:5o tonight
 "rhe pan having owing covering positions" West of army by admirably holding seadfastness
  brigade by fire They Prussian obliged nlnJ especially
 
 0 On covering positions cavalry
 
 bee a time ofensvo them It  heavily they obliged establish themselves in fresh positions Lorraine. north of Nancy inficting loss the rail O enabled
 
  their a difficulties impossible to face abandonment occupied certain parts the territory which they will be the the9ter
 attachments to right to Le) district, only territorial reservsts find support ths unfaiIng which not to be doubted In military authoi confidence victory which only perseverance and tenaoity'
The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-25
SUMMARY 0F WAR NEWS

The French British opposing the 
  extends Mons uxemburs both British the offensive the but their attack failed described official retired the positions
 heavy officials selves fresh positions in Loran.
 The French have abandoned portions previously French territory.
 Detachmens of German cavalry operating the extreme right have reached Roubax miles north Le This territory defended 
 Tng capital Kao Chow the protectorate in China the the Japanese might used y tie attacking sighting They taken al posse
 
 Avona that the Apah Ayona and raised their flag
 to the heauqua
 which has taken the offensive in ful strength s be rapidly in and west Prussia
 Copenhagen further reports rom Ausi'a tha Joseph is in condition
The Sentinel=record., 1914-08-25
STEAMER fLUDES
 FOREIGN WARSHIPS
BRANDENBERG WITH HEAVY CARGO MAKES SUCCESSFUL
 BREAK FOR SEA.

Delaware Breakwater, Del, Aug. 24. The North German-I.loyd steamer Brandenberg, which sailed from Phila- deiphia Saturday with all available space filled with coal and nearly a years supply of provisions, has eluded hostile warships and is now be- lieved to be well out to sea This was the opinion expressed by ship ping men here today, who argued that if the steamer will still hugging the Atlantic coast within the three. mile limit, as one uneonfirmed re port stated, she would almost surely have been sighted by coasting yes sells. Incoming vessels of all c.asses have been asked for information re. garding the steamers whereabouts
 but up to late hour tonight she had not been sighted.
 The British cruiser reported to be the Essex and which had been lying eight or ten miles off shore. was not in sight at daybreak today but re turned from the eastward shortly
 after noon and resumed her watch Tonight her searchlights were kepi playing mp the entrance to the break water.