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The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

most, has presented the scenic beau- ties, the historical interest, the peculiar and distinctive customs of the peoples, and the answer will refer you to the wonderful literary creations of Mir. and Mrs Th0mp- soI, who collaborate in all their descriptive work.
 For years they have been con- missioned by the great publishing house of Dodd, Mead & Co. of New York to visit various countries fre- quented by tourists and record their impressions in book form. Their productions are classic. There is about all their work a grace of expression, a fidelity to truth, novelty, a variety that delights the most exacting literary palate. They are easily first among the deescrip- tive writers of America, and the witchery and charm with which their genius invests any locality makes it workable Mecca ~or tourists.
 They are charmed with Slagway and enthusiastic oyer the possibilities that mean so much for every resident of this delightful vil- lage.
 "Skagway," said Mir Thompson, lis revelation to both my wife and myself The scenry is unique; unsurpassed by anything anywhere Cu earth. Of course I mean your local environment in conjunction with the wonderful panorama that extends from seattle to Nome. It i5 Switzerland on a gigantic scale
 I asked MT. Thompson what he thought Skagway's future would be as a tourist resort. We will give at least a full chapter to Skagway, her history, her present and her future possibilities. l expect to take a number of views of Skagway scenes and they will he incorporated in our book. A quaint bit of local color was furn- ished by a vehicle drawn by MT YeOwans' huskies that saw yes terday. These dogs add so much to Alaska's interest. When we re- turn from the interior we will re- main ill Skagway several days gath ering material of such character as will appeal to tourists all over the world, and we expect to present i: it the shape of an argument to tray elers to remain in Skagway
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

Wilmington, Del, Aug. 2 - The Hercules Powder company announced an increase of 20 per cent in the wages Of all employees who have been in the service of the company fifteen days. The Hercules company was one of those separated from the Du Pont company as q result ct the governments antitrust suit against the Du Pont corporation. It has several plants and a large num- Der of men are employed.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
BRITISH REVIEW OF TODAY'S
 WAR NEWS-ITALIANS ACTIVE

bombs of the Germans with a mora effective preparation.
 An official dispatch from Petro- grad denies the report circulated early ;n the week that the Russian government was criticizing the al- lies for inactiOn on the western front.
 An order in council has been is sued that "after August third Brit ish coal may be shipped only to British ports and protectorates."
 Fierca fighting is reported from the Italian front with the Italians gaining slight advantages.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

London, Aug. 7-The capture ot Warsaw is the chief topic of con- Versation and there is a general feeling of depression and disap- pointment over .ne defeat of the Rus. sians. It is believed now that Grand Duke Nicholas succeeded in withdrawing the major portion of his army beyond danger of capture Only a very small garrison was surrendered in Warsaw.
 A British chemist, it is announc- cd, has already countered the gas
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

Paris, Aug. - The French forces are advancing daily along the Vosges front, though the pro gress Is very slow.
 Four heavy German counter at tacks at 'Foutenelle sterday were completely checked.
 The French offensive at the vil- iaga of Launais was very success fuI, resulting in the capture of II officers and 500 men.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
THEY SINK
 EACH OTHER

Paris, Aug. ' - Two submarines, one Austrian and one Italian met yesterday in the Adriatic sea off PelagOsa island. The battle lasted but few minutes and both were sunk with all on board.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
FRENCH ARE ADVANCING ON
 THE WESTERN BATTLE LINE

In the Chamber of Deputies to- day there was all extraordinary de- monstration with round after rouSd of applause when Pres ident Poincaire finished his address with the words "the onI& peace which the republic can accept is one which will guar antea the security of Europe.
 French warships yesterday des- troyed the Qualifications of Sighad- iik on the Asia Minor coast
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
ASSASSINATION
 IS HUNDRED

Nov York, Aug. - Brokers wires brought Q report this morn ing that Lloyd George, prominent leader in the British cabinet, had been assassinated. All efforts up to present have failed to get eith- CT confirmation or denial of the ruWUr.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
MUTINY IN
 GERMAN ARMY

Havre, Aug. Tt is reported here that the German landstrum troops iu the garrisOns at Liege, Ghent, and Bruges mutiDied when ordered to the lines at the Eser front and refused to go. The leaders of the mutiny were shot.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

their demands for an eight-hour day.
 Seven thousand employees in the mills of the Alexander Smith and Sons Carpet company in Workers were notified today of a ten per cent increase in wages.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07
CARRbNzA WILLING NOW ID
 TREAT WITH VILLA FOR PEACE

Washington, Aug. ' - The State de. artment announced today that General Carranza had notified sec retary Lansing of his willingness to treat with Villa through c. A
The daily Alaskan., 1915-08-07

e State Douglas, President wilson's repre-
 that, sentative. His message was large ,d sec ly 4 plea for recognition and a ingness profession of friendship for the
 c. A. United states.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

dore storck. Vaughn and Hollen-
beck have the four-cyIinder car and
Storck took six, All are FIVE pas
aenger cars. Mr.. Hollenbeck will use
his machine connection with his liv.
cry business. Storck is we'll known
farmer in Swan Lake and he says he
has plenty of use for the car ON the
farm. Mr.. Vaughn ID the inventor of
. new tanning mill and will do con-
siderable travelling about the county.
The fourth man who invested in a
car is John Kjerre who lives in the
county north of Cyrus. His machine
10 expected here within few days.
Automobile dealers say the pro-
specfs for busy season never looked
better. Several of the prospects are
farmers.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
MORRIS HOTELS GET
Two new MANAGERS
G. w. Ziebell Disposes of Int er-
ests in LaGrand and Morris
Hotels and Will Retire

A deal was closed in this city
last week whereby D. F. Blackney,
of Sleepy Eye, this state, becomes
the new manager at the Hotel La,
Grand. He has purchased the equip
ment from Landlord Ziebell and leased
the building from John Grove for a
period of ten years. Possession was
taken Sunday evening.
Landlord Ziebell also relinguished
management Of the Hotel Morris, hav :
ing disposed of his interest in that
popular establishment to John Grove.
Sam Grove is in charge and will
have the assistance of his son in man
aging the place.
Mr.. Ziebell has been in charge OF
both hotels for the past year or more
and has given the city and the travel.
ing public excellent service. The
news of his sudden decision to retire
comes as surprise and a feeling OF
general regret. He has not decided
just at he will do in the future but
is considering several propositions.
Mr.. Blackney is an experienced
hotel man who has conducted popular
hotels at Sleepy Eye, Tracy and other
points in southern Minnesota. He il
bringing new force Of assistants
to the hotel and promises to main.
tain the high-class service of the
former proprietor. Albert Cameron.
of Minneapolis, will be the day
clerk to fill the position held by
John Lehman who will accompany
Mr.. Ziebell,
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
First Year Shows Errors

After one years experiment with
the present form of commission gov.
eminent in Morris the city council has
discovered number of minor discre.
pancies in the provisions of the chart.
er and will soon submit the matter tc
the board of freeholders. Among
the most important items desired
rectified pertains to the. power of or
dering curbs, providing for the pay.
menr of sewer construction by assess
ment and other matters important tt
the taxpayers. City Manager Siverts
will soon have the matter arranged il
proper form for submission and con
sideration.
In case any amendments TO the char
ter are recommended for adoption i:
final sumission to the voters will be
made in a special election.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Mabel Watzke Married

Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Watzke re-
ceived a message last Thursday morn
ing announcing the marriage of their
daughter, Miss Mabel, to John Long.
worth. a Miles City, Mont, real
estate man. The wedding took place
at a little town in Wyoming on Wed
nesday afternoon and the couple are
now on honeymoon trip thro ugh the
canyons and mountains in Colorado.
They will 60 to live at Miles City.
Miss Watzke has taught school al
Casper. Wyoming. the past two years
but prior to guing there held a position
in the Miles City schools. She was
home last summer for a short visit but
said nothing to her friends or relatives
concerning her matrimonial plans
Neither has she mentioned them il
subsequent letters. The news of Eel
marriage therefore comes as a com
plete surprise.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
PIONEER CITIZEN
ANSWERS SUMMONS
Thomas Lemieux Died at Home
in this City Tuesday Evening {.
at Ripe Old Age

+ Thomas Lemieux, for over forty
years resident of Stevens county and
one of the we'll known citizens of
Morris. died at his home in this city
Tuesday evening at the ripe old age
o. eighty two years. Death was due
to the general breaking up of the Wit.
al forces consequent upon old age.
The funeral will be held this morning
from Assumption Catholic church.
Mr.. Lemeiux was born in Quebec,
Canada, and the date of his entry into
the United States is unknown. He
came to Stevens county about forty
years ago and settled on a farm ir
Scott township. Later on he operated
farms in Hodges and Morris and wal
looked upon as capable farmer ant
Industrious workman. With advanc'
ing old age he gave up farming anc
about ten years ago came with hjl
family to live in Morris. The family
bought a residence on Fifth street
where he lived at the time of his
DEATH e.'g -. -. -.<
Deceased is survived by Mrs. Lem
ieux and two daughters, Mrs. Mamie
Hanlon and MISS Annie Lemieux, al
of this city. One brother lives q
Watzeka, ILL.,, who was notified O.
MIR. Lemieux's death.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
COUNTY ASSESSORS
TO MEET APRIL "a
Member of Tax Commission will
GiveInstructions in Auditors
Office at 10 a. m.

County Auditor Wollthan is in re-
ceipt of letter from the state tax
commission stating that member Of
the commission will be at the audit
or's Office in Stevens county on Satur-
day morning for the purpose of giving
the assessors instructions regarding
the work this spring. The commits
sion is sending a representative into
practically all the counties of the
state this year and have some valuable
information to give out. Every as
SCISSOR in Stevens county, who can,
should attend the Saturday meeting.
After every election many new as
SCISSORS take Office and they are usual
ly not familiar with the assessment
and tax laws. The idea of giving
them personal instructions has been
tried out and found satisfactory. In
this way much trouble has been avoid
ed and the assessors task made much
easier, s
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
DR.. BEISE BRAIN
ERD'S new MAYOR
Brother of Morris Municipal
Judge Wins by Big Majority
in Spirited Contest

DR.. r. A. Beise, a brother of
Judge G. W. Beise. Morris popular
municipal judge. was chosen mayor at
Brainerd Tuesday of last week in q
spirited contest with the socialists.
DR.. Beise ran on an independent ticket
and carried the day with a majority
of about 200 votes. His election was
surprise since the socialists were
claiming everything in their pre-elec-
tion claims, and DR.. Beise was not
looked upon as politician never
having been interested in political
matters before. Friends who wished
to see two candidates in the field
urged him to run and secured his
consent.
Another election result surprise was
the defeat of the saloons. The re-
suit was very close but the drYs
have the day and DR.. Beise expects
to have more work to look after than
any of his predecessors in the mayor 6
chair. He has already received much
advise but the genial doctor has plan
of his own and it is safe prediction
to say he will see to it that the Brain
erd city ordinances are enforced. He
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Mrs. Sam Smith Dead

Another pioneer resident of Stevens
county died at her home at Donnelly
Monday noon when Mrs. Sam Smith
answered the final call. She had been
a resident here for forty .one years.
and had lived on farm six miles
north of Morris most of the time.
The remains were brought here yester-
day and laid at rest in the family lot
in the city cemetery. Rev. Wtodcock
conducted the service. Mrs. Smith
was born at Freeborn, Germany sixty
eight years ago, her maiden name be-
ing Katherine. Hartman. She came
to American with her parents when
nine years old, settling at Red Wing.
Nine years later she came to Stevens
county. She was the mother of twelve
children. Two are dead, one son is in
Canada and one son, William, is miss
ing. The others are residents of this
county among them is Mrs. j. j.
Morrison, of this city. William mar
ried some years ago and about four
years ago left for Montana. Nothing
has been heard of him since and all
traces of his whereabouts or his fam,
lily have been lost. Mr.. Smith re.
sides at Donnelly to which place the
Smiths moved last November.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
SHOWS AND DANCES ARE
BARRED ONE NIGHT
Morris Choral Club Will Present
pirates of Penzance" at Or
pheum Friday Evening, May::7,
After Much Hard Work

The pirates of Penzance have been
dead a long time but nevertheless
"The Pirates of Penzance" is coming
to Morris Friday evening, May z.
There will be no scuttling of ships
and no bloodshed. but shows and
dances have been placed on the list of
undesirable amusements for the even
ing.
After several months of patient
effort and hard study the Morris
Choral Club has announced the beauti-
full cantata, "The Pirates of PEN
zance" which will be given at the Or
pheum. There was some objection to
Friday but the day was finally agreed
upon and so superstition was thrown
to the winds. The music loving pub
lie in the city have been waiting for
the announcement and will be on hand
in great numbers. Seats will soon be
on sale.
The club will have five more re-.
hearsals at the armory. The first
will be held Wednesday evening,
April 81. and the others come on
April % and 30, and May 8 and s.
Prof. Meyers and his assistants are
anxious that all members be present.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
NORWAY TOURISTS
RETURN TO MORRIS
Nels Norby and Family Find
Many Changes in Native
Land During Years Stay

After about year spent in their
native country, Norway, Nels Norby
and family have returned to Morris
and will again take up farming. He
has rented the Henry 3runsman farm
near Donnelly for the season but will
return to his own one and half miles
west of Morris next spring. Every
member of the family is we'll and en-.
joyed the stay in the old country i'm
mensely. Since their arrival in Nor
ris they have been staying at the
Morris Hotel. ..., .----
Mr.. Norby is one of the old pioneers
of the county and is we'll known among
the early residents. Being man of
very few wurds he has had very little
to say regarding his visit in the old
world or the conditions and changes
since he left there as a young man.
He states Norway was feeling heavy
business depression because of the
war and the restrictions placed upon
foreign commerce. Excitement ran
high at the beginning of the conflict
but has subsided to almost normal
conditions. The feeling persists, how
ever, that Norway and Sweden will
eventually be drawn into the war zGne
although the government in both coun.
tries were working in harmony to pre-.
serve neutrality. >. He thinks Norway
has made great strides in the progress
of nations and that mining and the
development of water power has
reached wonderful state Of develop.
ment. The agricultural sections are
feeling the influence of American
machinery and farming methods.
Taxeshaye mounted to frightful pro
portions within the past three years
and there were unfailing. signs tina
the limit had not yet been reached,
Before leaving for Norway year
ago Mr. Norby rented his farm nea
this city and by the terms of agree
ment the leas. was automatically re
newed this year by reason of Mr.. Nor
by's failure to give due notice of hi
return. dis tenant had part of th'
crop in last week and Mr.. Norby fel
disposed to let the matter stand. II
Immediately rented the Brunsmal
farm and at the auction last Saturda!
bought much Of the equipment ant
some of tn. live stock and horses.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
PROPERTY OWNERS THINK
NEW NAME NEEDED
capitol Hill" Residents Begin
Series of Improvements Along
City's Exclusive Home Avenue
Leading to Court House

Fashionable Capitol Hill. San Fran
cisco, or beautiful Elm Street, Bos-
ton, will have nothing on Capitol Hill,
Elm Street, Morris, Minnesota, if the
plans of the residents and property
owners along Fifth street are carried
ont as per schedule begun this week.
Fifth street is. the main thorough
fare from the city limits on the
southwest to the city limits on the
northeast, passing the court house
and the agricultural school, and is
one of the exclusive residence streets
of the city after leaving the Masonic
block on Main street. Stately oaks,
elms, boxelders, pines and other shade
trees lines it's sides and property own.
ers have an enviable reputation fol
having the finest lawns and flower
gardens to be found anywhere in town.
Still they have elaborate plans fol
Improvement and they think the
street should have new name after
the work is finished.
All along the street from the Han
cock residence to the Lutheran church
workmen have begun grading thF
boulevards. removing trees, remnantI
of fences which marked the idea o:
beauty of bggone time, stumps ant
other unsightly oJebcts. In thei:
place will be graded boulevards. flow
er beds, shrubbery and elm trees
Property owners on both sides O
three blocks in the vicinity of tn
court house square intend to plant
number of elms along the street ant
have already placed orders for th'
trees. 1t has been suggested that
when the work is finished steps b.
taken to have the city fathers re
christen the street officially with tn
name "Elm Street,
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
ENDEAVOR CONVEN-
ton HERE FRIDAY
Miss Haggard, of Minneapolis,
and George M. Brack, of St.
Paul, Will Speak

r
The Willmar district of Young Peo-
ple's Societies of Christian Endeavor
will hold its annual convention at the
Congregational church in Morris next
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April
% to 25. This district is composed
of Traverse, Big Stone. Stevens.
Chippewa. Wright, Meeker, Kandi-
yohi and Swift counties.
About thirty young people are ex-
pected as delegates to this conven-
tion. Miss Haggard of Minneapolis.
and Mr.. George M. Brack of the
Capital National Bank, st, Paul, are
among the speakers.
The people of the city are invited
to all the sessions.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16

is considerable of business man and
means to give the city business ad-
ministration.
Brainerd is one of the important
towns of the new Cayuna range.
Iron mines operate within the city
limits and the steel trust has vast
properties adjoining the city. The
population of the town is growing
steadily and it is freely predicted
that fifteen thousand will be reached
shortly. 1t is one of the old towns of
the state.and was fourishing center
in the palmy days of the lumber in
dustry. Six years ago business there
was bordering on stagnation. Then
came the discovery Of iron ore de.
posits and the boom has been or
ever since. The fact that the towr
rejected saloons was not alone sur
prise at Brainerd but to the whole
| state.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
Attended Cathedral Dedication

The new two million dollar cathe.
dral at st. Paul was dedicated last
Sunday when notable assemblage of
Catholic churchmen and fully 5000
persons were present as Archbishop
Ireland, leading procession of bis
hops marched around the building
blessing it and sprinkling holy water
on the walls. During the circuit a
choir of sixty voices sang on the steps
leading to the main entl ance. Among
the prominent priests who participated
in the ceremonies was Rev. Jones, OF
this city.
The dedication of the cathedral
was great event in Catholic church
circles in Minnesota. The work Of
eection was begun nine yesrs ago but
the first move in that direction was
begun eleven years ago by Archbishop
John Ireland. The magnificent cathe'
dral is built in the form of a cross.
Its dome rises to an elevation of 295
feet surmounted by cross nearly
fourteen feet in height, is suggestive
of St. Peters in Rome. Seating cap.
acity is provided for $500 worship.
pers but by an arrangement of NOV
able chairs this may be increased te
$500. The exterior is completed but
it will be some time before all work
of interior decorations can be finished.
The cathedral is now in use for daily
services. Funds for its completion
are already on hand.
Rev. Jones returned to Morris Wed.
nesday morning.
Morris tribune., 1915-04-16
SENIORS PREPARE
FOR NIGHT OF FUN
Saturday Night, April IL, High
School Class Present Play at
Orpheum Theatre
"NO MEN WANTED"
One Act Farce.

One ACT Fafce.
Characters:
Two Bachelor girls, Mildred Ortman.
Ruth Leuty. %.
Their cOlored maid, Olive Lund.
Setting: Living room of the girls
apartments. .
Time: Present.
JAPANESE SONG DRILL.
1. Geisha Dance.
2. A Hong g-kong Romance.
japanese girls-Mryrle Better,
Gayle Eddy. Vada Chambers, Leila
Tewksbury, Grayce Maloney, Margaret
Kohler. Agnes Shields, Ruth Leuty.
Susan Trienen, Gladys Slawson, Mar
ion Hanson, Helen Shepard. Evange-.
line Gagen. Bertha Watzke.
LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE. -.
One Act Farce.
Setting: Carterville, New York
suburb.
Time: Afternoon.
Characters in order of their appear.
ance.
George Davis, home from college
with broken leg-Robert Stenger.
Miss Brown-Grayce Maloney.
Mary Jones, neighbors of the Davis
Gayle Eddy.
Mrs. Davis, Georges mother, Mary
Smith.
Mrs. White-Ruby LeSage.
Miss Slade-Agnes Micheals.
Kitty Parson. more neighbors-Hele
Gardner.
"AN EDITORS OFFICE"
Original playlet by members of class.
Characters in order by appearance.
Editor-Robert Stenger.
Assistant Editor Barbara Sauter.
Assistant Editor-August Johnson.
Students-Agnes Holman, Ruth Clark.
Witch-Alice Tomlin.
Glass Poet Edwin Opheim.
Students Watzke, Ruby Le-
Sage, Gladys Slawson, Susan Treinen,
Myrtle Better, Agnes Shields, Grayce
Maloney. Vada Chambers. Gayle Eddy.
Evangeline Gagen, Helen Shepard,
Cora Hanse.
Creature from Land of Mars-Leila
Tewksbury.
Students Agnes Michels, Margaret
Kohler.
Freshman year-Dick Harris, Tena
Wagner.
Sophomore year-Henry Dushek, Ruth
Leuty.
Junior year-Susan Treinen.
Senior year-Marion Hanson.
Cheer leader August Johnson.
Property managers-Henry Dushek,
Dick Harris.