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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
4 working out the decentralization,

Of working out the decentralization,
stating that the interpretations in near
ly every case were those of the child
rem themselves. These they worked
out from Indian stories told and read
in the various classes. The entire
work was connected and shaped, how,
ever, by Mis- Margaret G.. Burns,
critic in the third and fourth grades
and Miss Susan w. Norton, critic in
the fifth and sixth grades. The work
last evening showed the result of a
preparation on the part of these crit
les, beginning early last fall, and the
absolute preciseness and clock-like
manner in which the program proceed
ed evidenced the large credit due these
people
Songs were taught and directed by
Miss Fanny G.. Amidon and were char.
acteristic OF the Indian music, adding
much to the realistic sensation gath
cred from the whole program. The
dances were taught by Miss Ruth
Cranz, and never a brave danced more
Enthusiastically The squaw dance
was taught by Miss Gladys Cooley,
who had taught ON the White Earth
reservation for two years before COM
ing to the Normal school. Many prop
critics used last evening came from this
reservation.
The entire production showed the
possibilities of a work of this kind,
not only from the point of view of en-
tertainment but rom the teaching of
history and other subjects and the
fact that those i'm charge have made
a. success of this method brings much
credit to them.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23

conceived the part of the chief to be,
not only in person but in the attitude
to his tribe and the white men. He
was the Indian stateman, and as such
did his part particularly we'll Ainslee
Grady played the part of George Cat
lin, the artist, appearing in the first
four scenes with a heavy part in the
decentralization. Catlin was introduced
Agent NJ cKenzie, part taken we'll
by Leslie Towne. Ralph Ferguson,
played an excellent Capt. Kipp and
Joe Gavino made an excellent French
trapper. Harold Soroos was Chief
Medicine man. As Chief Big Cloud of
the surviving tribe, Albert Stephen
son showed the sympathetic side of
the Indian question, bringing the ap-
plause of the audience. The parts of
Mr.. Hamilton and Pierre Chouteau
were portrayed by Hans Lee and Char
les Stone.
The parts of the speaking squaws"
were taken by Svanhild Arneson, Hell
en- Myhro, Pauline Mcfarland and
Ethel Stephenson, while the working
squaws were: Anna Sad, Leone Shrum,
Amanda Peterson, Lydia Barr, and
Gladys Swenson. Besides these there
were nearly 100 other soldiers, med.
icene men, Indians and squaws in the
cast, all important in the success of
the evening.
Immediately proceeding the program
Prof. Wemett, explained the method
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
PathoS Of American
Indian Story Told
In "Ma-ta-to-pe," the Last of
the Mandans, AS Given
by Model School Cast
Last Evening.
NEARLY 100 TOOK PART
TUESDAY, APRIL Fl, 1914,

TUESDAY, APRIL Fl, 1914.
Nearly 500 persons last night wit.
messed the decentralization, Ma.ta.to-pe.
The Last of the Mandans" as it was
presented by the pupils of the Model
school mn the annual entertainment
given in the Normal school auditor
lum. The general impressions expires.
sed after the Program were to the ef-
feet that the dramatization, itself and
the presentation exceeded amy former
effort made by the pupils and those
IN charge OF these grades.
Scene one was laid at Fort Clark in
1882 and showed the headquarters of
the American fur traders. George
Catlin the artist was introduced ON
his arrival from St. Louis with Capt.
Kipp. The scene shifted to Catlins
tepee, where several weeks later the
uandans have become suspicious of
Catlin's paintings, the squaws and
braves entering a protest. Ma-ta-to-pe
finally pacifies his tribe and Catlin is
adopted as a medicine man, the event
Introducing the characteristic suuaw
dance.
In scene three, Catlin presents Ma
ta-to-pe with the chiefs picture and is
invited to a meal by the chief, while
the squaws sing an Indian lullaby.
Ma-ta-to-pe tells the story of his life
rs it Is indicated by figures on a robe,
which he presents to Catlin. They fin
ish the Indian meal in absolute silence
The next scene is laid before Chief
Medicine Mans lodge, where prepare
tions are made for the annual corn
feast. The corn is found ready, the
feast enjoyed, and followed by the
corn dance.
In the last scene the whole pathetic
side of the story of the American In
diam is retold by the last remaining
members of the tribe. The Chief and
braves lament the loss of their tribe
s0f something over 1900, and relate of
1.-THE coming Of the white settlers, TAX
ing their land and spelling their
hunting. Chief Big Cloud protests
land remarks there is one thing the
white man can't take from him his
happy hunting ground. The dramatiza-
ton closes with the smoking of the
peace pipe.
AS Ma-ta-to-pe James Combs gave a
remarkable interpretations of what he
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23

FOR SALE-Brood sows. Will farrow
beginning of April. M. Naughton,
Rogers, N. D. Phone 605W.
3-11. .3tWs
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
CAPTAIN VALLANDlGHAh
CHASTISES BURD[CK

The well known old soldier and
fighter, Captain Vallandigham, in his
paper the Valley City Patriot speaks
out in defense OF Governor Hanna in
no uncertain terms and a careful per-
sual Of his story, from one on the
grounds and in authority as an officer,
ought to carry weight. He relieves
his mind as follows: 80.
It is asserted that at a banquet given
at the Hotel Rudolf to the assessors
Of the county on Wednesday night,
last week, U. l.. Burdick, a candidate
for governor, rehashed and endorsed
that lie about Gov. Hanna, taking Gre
dit of giving $40 to each of the old
soldiers attending the Gettysburg re-
union last July This lie was exposed
and denied several months ago and it's
denial published in many of the state
papers, and surely as intelligent and
politically well-read a politician as Mr.
Burdick, must have been aware of the
facts as published. Mr.. Burdick is
credited with being an honest man.,
who has asserted that he is going to
run a clean campaign. If there is
Amy doubt about it the Patriot is in
clined to give him the benefit of the
doubt and in explanation of his break
at the banquet, We cast over him the
broad mantle of charity, and suggest
that under the spell of the hour and
the glittering bauble of the guberna-
torial crown, dangled before him by
such experts as Harry Green and 9th
ers, his sef-consciousness became sub
merged and he suffered from tenn
porary alteration of mind. When the
story was first started, the writer, who
was present at Gettysburg, and wit
ness to the financial transaction of the
Gettysburg Commission, and subse-
quently was a member of the board
which audited and approved of the
expenditures the commission at once
made denial of the SO story, thus re-
lieveing the governor of making a per-
sonal denial of tn story. In view of
these facts, it is up to Mr. Burdick,
when he feels one of those mesmelic
influences coming over him during the
campaign, to place his hand upon his
mouth and lay his face in the dust.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
Plate Glass Was Broken and
Thieves Take Gold Watch
and Other Jewelry, In
All Amounting to
About $500.
SUSPECTS Being WATCHED
SATURDAY, APRIL 10, 1914,

SATURDAY,, APRIL 10, 1914.
The Fritch Jewelry Store suffered
the loss of about 500. worth OF jewel.
ry the result of some person breaking
one of the plate glasses in the front
of the building and reaching through
the opening. The diamonds which are
usually in the window were removed in
the evening but the less expensive jew
elry including a watch, bracelets and
dowsmaller articles were in the win.
dow and were taken.
At 4 o'clock this morning the night
Waterman passed the store and noticed
nothing unusual but coming back an
hour later discovered the broken win.
dow and at once turned in an alarm.
The police are watching several sus-
poets and arrests are expected at any
time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
CONG, YOUNG CANDI.
DATE FOR REELECTION

Washington, D. c., April 2O.-Con-
gresham George M. Young, of North
Dakota, handed out a statement to
the press today. He said:
81 shall be candidate for renomina-
ton as representative in congress at
the primary election to be held June
"a. My name will appear upon the
Republican ballot.
Il stand squarely upon the platform
upon which l stood two years ago,
and for the same forward looking and
progressive policies. More important
than a declaration of principles, how
ever, is the record of public official
In this campaign shall appeal for sup
port upon my record. If the record
made during this, my first term, meets
with the approval of the people of
the Second Congressional district, l
hope they will express their approval
and confidence in me by renominating
and re-electing me to a second term"
"The first to make an announcement
for this office, fully recognize the
rights of others to become candidates,
and shall welcome to the contest all
others who may wish to submit their
candidates. to the people"
Mr.. Young won his nomination two
years ago by a plurality of 1850 and
was elected by the large majority of
9,436. Prior to being elected to con-
gress, he served eight years in the
state legislature. His home is at Val
ley City, North Dakota.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
Market Letter

South St. Paul, Mimi, April 20, 1914.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23

EQUITY COOPERATIVE Labor Bur.
eau. Persons wishing to secure male
or female help for the farm can do so
by applying in person, by telephone or
by writing, Manager Jno Holland. Of
flee at $40 w. Main St., Valley City,
N. D.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23

The supper given last evening at
the K. P. hail by the ladies of St.
GATHERINGS congregation, was well at
tended and the proceeds large. After
the supper dancing WAS INDUCED in
and a very enjoyable evening spent.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:

You are hereby notified that petit
ton to annex School District No. Sc
Barnes County, North Dakota to
School District No. 81 Barnes County,
North Dakota has been presented to
the County Commissioners and County
Superintendent of Schools. This petit
ton will be acted upon by them at 2
o'clock, May 4, 1914, in the County
Commissioners Room in the Court
House.
MINNIE J. NELSON
Supt. Barnes County Schools.
Valley City, N Dak.. April 2, 1914.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23

Professor Wise and Billy Wise have
something in this paper every week.
Have you seen it? 1t is good and you
can't afford to miss this. Watch for
them. 4-9-tu@
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1914-04-23
NORWAY, 1914.

Berths may still be secured via both
the Norwegian and Danish line. d.
rect service. Everything taken up for
May 5th, but still some desirable berths
ON other dates. Communicate with E.
Gjerdrum, Valley City, N. D.
".z 4-21-3td 2tw
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
Desultory Firing on the American
Forces From House Tops Continued
During the Night But Consul Canada
Gables That Americans Are Now in
Full Control.

Washington, D. c., April 22-The American forces are
in complete control of Vera Cruz and firing has ceased
according to dispatch received from Consul Canada this
afternoon The dispatch makes mention of any loss of
life to-day.
In earlier dispatch Consul Canada reported that the
American forces commenced advance for taking the
entire city, to complete the partial capture Tuesday,
early this morning. when Admiral Badger landed large
force before daylight and the advance begun under
ashore 5000 AT o'clock Consul Canada cabled
the troops well into the city and had the situation
in hand to be followed by the later announcement that
the Americans in complete control Of the city.
Canada said he had sent messages to all the hotel keep
to reopen, promising full protection The customs
house and warehouses are early this morning but
the flames eXtngushed
The first two sections of the train carrying refugees
from Mexico City arrived before the fighting resumed
to-day The third section is the way but has not been
heard from up to the present time
While the orders of President Wilson being car
ed out the letter. it made apparent in conference
the White House that the United States will sit tight
at Vera Cruz and that further steps of paccation will
be taken at this time For the present. it declared
high authority action will be taken at Tampico unless
ernment
Vera Cruz, April %. - Desultory firing continued
throughout the night from the roofs Of houses in this city
which yesterday partially occupied by the bueackes
and marines from the American fleet The shots fired
during the darkness averaged only about four hour
and further casualties recorded the American
side
In addition to the four Americans killed. four others
of the twenty injured in serious condition to-day
The water 'front.' the customs house and all important
piers, including those under the terminal works from
which extend the railroads to the capital occupied
by the Americans while all the territory around the
American consulate strongly patroed and other sec
hons Of the city were held by detachments
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
ALSO REQUEST RECALL
OF O'SHAUGHNESSY
According to Good Author
ity in Washington, AL
though No Official An
nouncement Has Been
Made-Senate Adopts the
Resolution Supporting the
President

Washington, d. c., April 22.-Mexican
Charge d'Attaires Algara, credited to the
United States, has been instructed by
Huerta to request his passports from
Secretary Bryan.
Huerta also has requested the United
States to withdraw Nelson 0'Shaugh-
Messy, the American charge d'affaires at
Mexico City. This is stated here on good
authority but has not been officially an
nounced.
When seen at the Mexican embassy,
Senior Algara admitted that he had re-
ceived several messages indicating that
he might be recalled any moment but
he asserted that not yet had he been
ordered to ask for passports.
Secretary Bryan denied that o'Shaugh-
messy had been asked by Huerta to
leave Mexico.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
oUARRELED EXCESSIVELY.
Said Cynthia ]. Spencer in Testifying
Against Ira D. Spencer.


The derailment on the Montpelier &
Wells River road caused a delay in the
opening of county court yesterday aft
ernoon, as Judge L. F. Slack was con-
siderably late in arriving in Montpelier
from st. Johnsbury.
Only one case was heard, that relat-
ing to the application of divorce by
Cynthia J. Spencer from Ira ID. Spencer.
Mrs. Spencer was the first witness and
testified that she lived in Marshfield,
was married to Mr.. Spencer between AZ
and 40 years ago and that they lived
quite peaeeably together for some ten
or twelve years, but since then he had
treated her cruelty and drank excess
sively.
1t was two years ago that she tired
of it all and left her husband, she as
serted She said he was so poor pro-
wider she had to borrow clothes to wear
if she went away from home and that
friend in Barre furnished her apparel
on the occasion of one visit to Cabot,
although her husband was getting SIS a
month pension. There are six children.
all married, and the youngest, aged Is
years, has been married two years. Mrs
Spencer declared her husband not only
failed TO provide the family with pro-
visions and other necessities of life, but
would not even pay his own bills. Two
cows, which she stated belonged to her,
Mr.. Spencer traded for horse When
she told him she should leave him, he
made no objection.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
A MASONIC ELECTION.
Was Held Last Evening With Arthur C
Tilden Made E. H. P.

A large number of Masons assembled
in the barracks in the Blanchard build
ing last night for the annual convoca-
tion of Granite chapter, No. 26, r. A. NJ.
Reports from the several officers were
followed by the election of officers for
the coming fiscal year. Encouraging
gains in membership as well as COM
mensurate progress in the matter of f.
nances led the officers to conclude that
the chapter has just passed through the
most prosperous year in its history.
There has been a quickening of interest
in the principles for which Masonry
stands and the attendance at the regular
meetings has been invariably encourag-
ing
The following officers were elected: +.
H. p, Arthur G. Tilden; king. Wilbur ID.
Mower; scribe, Gordon Watson; captain
OF the host, Arthur D. Young; p. s.,
Charles G. Scott; royal arch captain,
George Stewart; master of the third
veil. Henry w. Knight; master of the
second veil. Frank F. Robinson; master
of the first veil, William H. Wescott
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22

voice that sank almost to a whisper.
"the capture of Vera Cruz, the death of
our American marines, the wounds and
the suffering of those who live there to-
night, demand something more, far
more, than a formal insult, for iustifi-
cation. The recitals of the substitute
preamble are weak in the face of death
and suffering in Vera Cruz tonight. The
sub preamble is weak. but it gives form
al adequate grounds for the great for
midable movement of the great naval
and military power of this government
1t gives the justification that is needed"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22

Montesinos street, where a federal out
post was stationed.
At 1890 the firing became general and
at | o'clock the guns of the transport
Prairie went into action.
Prior TO this a detachment of blue
jackets from the Utah, holding the
ground between the consulate and the
water front, opened with two of their
three-ineh guns. The first shots from
these pieces were directed against an
ancient tower which once served as a
lighthouse. This was occupied by Mex
lean sharpshooters. Lieutenant Com
mander Buchanan of the Florida ordered
that it be destroyed. Five shots brought
the old Benito ,Iuarez tower down.
After General Mas had been driven
from his position in Central Plaza the
Americans found themselves the object
of fusillades from the tops of houses.
where small groups OF soldiers and citi-
zens had taken up positions. IL was
learned only that the greater part of
those engaged in this resistance were
civilians who refused to accept the
CONTINUED on fourth page.)
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
Methodists Gathered To-day
at Hardwick for the
Formal Opening
BISHOP LEETE WAS
PRESIDING OFFICER
Fraternal Messages Re-
ceived from Other De.
nominations

Hardwick, April 22The 10th annual
session of the Vermont Methodist con-
ference opened this forenoon at 0 O'Clock
with the sacrament of the Lords supper,
Bishop Frederick D. Leete of Atlanta,
Ga, presiding, assisted by Rev. DIR. ]. b.
HingeIey OF Chicago, secretary of the
board of claimants, and by the three
district superintendent. More than 200
pople received communion. Followed
the roll call, which referred to three
deaths during the year, Rev. Alanson l..
Cooper of Randolph, Rev William Il. AL
len of Barton and Rev. Carroll ID. Lance
of Newport. There were responses from
IL conference members and four pro-
bationers. The transfers of Rev. Fred
eriek A. Londrum from the Mexican con-
ference TO Vermont and Rev. Peter
Black OF St. Johnsbury to the New
England conference were announced.
Morning elections for the conference ses-
sions were as follows: Rev. +. w. Lewis
OF Groton, secretary; Rev. L. l.. Nj,
Barnes of South .Royalton, staatitieian;
Rev. S. FL. Smith. White River junction,
treasurer; Rev. Joseph Hamilton OF Ran
dolph, biographical secretary. The sec
retary appointed as his assistants, Reys.
w. X. Davenport of Springfield and l..
A. Ranney of Cabot The Office of rail-
road secretary was abolished.
Fraternal delegates from other de-
were introduced by Rev.
John Jones, pastor of Bethany NJ. Il.
church as follows: Rev. H. H. White of
the Baptist church, the Vermont State
Baptist conventions; Rev. L. G. French,
pastor of the Congregational church,
Congregational state convention; Rev.
David L. Sanford. diocesan missioner for
the Vermont Episcopal diocese, Rev.
Mr. Sanford brought the personal greet
represented the diocese ITSELF he said.
Rev. Z. +. Philips represented the Free
Baptist denomination in Vermont. Bish-
op Leete replied to the messages.
This afternoons session opened with a
ststistieal meeting and was followed by
4 memorial service.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
MONTPELIER MAN COMMANDER.
Edward Baker Heads the Vermont G. A.
X. Department

Burlington, April 22.-The department
of Vermont, G. A. r., elected the follow
ing officers at its convention here yes
terday afternoon: Commander, Edward
Baker, Montpelier; senior vice. A. w,
Adams, st. Johnsbury; chaplain. the
Rev J. +. Goodrich, Burlington; assist
ant adiutant and quartermaster-g general,
Hiram NJ. Pierce, Montpelier. The Off
GERS of the w. r. C. are: President, Mrs
Emily Marsden, Bennington; senior vice,
Mrs Luela Bickford, Bradford; junior
vice, Mrs Helen Bonett, St. Iohnsbury;
secretary, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Bennington;
treasurer, Mrs. Elsie NJ. Wood, Ben
nington.
The Sons of Veterans elected: Com
mander. George G. Brigham, Barre;
senior vice, ID. s. Frechette. St Johns
bury junior vice. H. w. Ferris, Brandon.
The Sons of Veterans auxiliary elected:
President, Mrs. Nellie Stone, Morris
ville vice president, Mrs. Cora Guild,
Lyndonville; treasurer, Mrs. w. $. Fay,
MorrisviIIe. The ladies of the G. A. r.
elected: President, Elizabeth Cramelly,
Middlebury; senior vice, Mrs. Clara
Rock. Northfeld; junior vice, Mrs.
Myrtle Parker, Burlington; treasurer,
Mrs. Luna Morrison, Mlddlebury; secre-
tary. Miss Florence Eddy, Middlebury;
chaplain, Mrs. Sarah Spaulding, Burling-
ton. The national president was pre-
sented with a silver lemon set from the
department and the department presi-
dent with china loving cup from her
secretary, Mrs. Alice f. Jones of Bur
lington, purse of gold from the de-
partment, bouquet of roses from her
aides, sapphire ring and brooch from
her officers and a gold bracelet from her
staff.
At the campfire last evening the
speakers were the department commond
er, G. A. r.; department president. w.
r. c.; Judge j. r. Gleason, Lyndonville;
commander -in-chief, G. A. R.; national
president, w. r. c.; Judge Walter P.
Smith, the Rev. f. f. Phillips, and
other representatives, of the societies in
attendance.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1914-04-22
Demand for Surrender Refused.

Demand Tor surrender RefuSed.
Rear Admiral Fletcher, in command of
the United States warships, prefaced his
occupation of the port by a demand,
through the American consul, w. w.
Canada. for its surrender. General Mas
promptly declined to accede to this de-
mand.
Shortly afterwards 10 whaleboats were
sent off from the side of the transport
Prairie, loaded with marines. These
boats effected landing in the neighbor-
hood of the customs house before noon
and few minutes later Captain William
R. Rush of the battleship Florida, who
was in command of the operations
ashore, brought his flag in.
Mexicans Fired First.
The coming of the American forces
was not heralded by any great excite
ment. but small crowds gathered to
watch the landing. Soon the blueiacll-
cts and marines marched through the
streets leading from the water front
and along the railroad yards. Others
proceeded to the American consulate,
while still others were deployed along
the approaches to Central Plaza, in
which General Mas had concentrated
his men.
These manguvres were effected with
out opposition. but suddenly General
Mas challenged the advance with the
first shotsa volley fired from a point
three blocks from the marines and two
blocks south of the main plaza. The
marines replied Immediately but the ae-
tion ceased in moment. There was a
lull for 10 minutes and then another
brief exchange from the west end Of