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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
Directory Man Points Out the
Value Of New Enterprise
to Valley City.

In distributing the fourth volume of
the Valley City directory Monday
Pettibone & Co. delivered with It a cir
cular which has a vital meaning to
Valley City and a direct connection
with its future growth and prosperity.
They say in this circular that Valley
City needs the new Equity packing
plant. The business men OF the city
know that she needs it, but so far no
action has been taken toward getting
it.. C. j. Lee is on the committee and
is doing what he can, but he is only
one of three MEMBERS; Other cities of
the state are actively at work to Sc.
cure it and already have strong back.
ing. 80 fT.t4$ S@,sh.
It is time for Valley City to get to
work. Let's have meeting Of the
Commercial club and get busy.
The Pettibone circular follows. 1t
makes good reading:
"'The publishers take great pleasure
1E 81 -a +. .r
In presenting to the public the fourth
volume Of the Valley City directory.
That it will meet with the approval of
those to whom it is meant to be of
value we feel assured.
I'VE find the population Of Valley
City to be. 5,794, besides a large float
ing population attending the State
Normal school whose names do not
appear in this book, as their homes are
elsewhere.
What Valley City needs is the pack
ing plant, with it's stock yards that 60
with it. When secured she would be-
come the Kansas City of the state,
with an immediate population of 10000
and over.
1--WE thank all who have been in any
manner helpful in this publication and
assure them that while we publish the
Valley City directory it will rank in
the future, as in the past, as one Of the
best works of it's kind published"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
National Guard Officers
in Northern Mexico

Mismarck, Nov. 21.-Messrs. Henry,
Boyd, Hanley and Tharalson, who re-
Gently went to the exposition at San
Francisco, are enjoying few side
trips on their return to this state.
At present they are in northern Mex
leo and as they are military men,
looking over the strategic points of
attack along the border. A card re-
ceived by the Tribune reports all feel
ing we'll.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
Greece VIII Intern All Hostile
Troops Entering Her Borders

London, Nov. 2o.-The Athens cor
respondent Of the Exchange Tele-
graph company sends the following:
"The Athens papers published a
communication issued by the British
legation, stating that the entente
powers have declared an economic
and commercial blockade of Greece.
The cabinet afterwards sat from 9
O'Clock in the evening until o'clock
in the morning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
THEIR NEW PASTOR PLEAsEs
ST. CATHERINE CONGREGATION

Father Baker, the new pastor of
Saint Catherine church, said his first
mass here on Sunday, holding services
both morning and evening. In the.
afternoon he met the official boards of
the church at his home. Father Baker
has all the appearance and voice of an
orator, and we predict he will take a
large place in the affairs of, the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
Greece Must Soon Decide

1tSeSe "uSt S00H O0S'0S
London, Nov. 20.-The present mil
itary situation in Serbia, which ap-
pears to make Serbian retreat into
Greek territory almost inevitable, will,
the belief is confidently expressed
here, force Greece within "a hours to
abandon the ambiguous attitude which
has been cause Of uneasiness both
to the triple entente and the central
powers and declares some definite pol.
Icy. Such policy even If 1t is ad-
verse to the entente allies will at least
CONTINUED on Page 11)
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

Miss Edwina Egge is home from her
school duties to spend some time with
her sisters at their home on Fourth
avenue.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

George Diebler, who has been with
a survey party in Montana, stopped
over here Monday for a visit with his
brother, John, before returning to his
home at Savage, MINI.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

S. P. Ellis and wife returned Satur-
day morning from Minneapolis where
they had been for the past several
days. -...-..r
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25
WHITE FLAX THAT MAY
.. CHANGE OIL BUSINESS

Santa Rosa, CAL, Nov. 20.-The man
ufacture of linseed oil may be revolu-
tionized by new production of Luth-
81. Burbank's, the plant wizard. He
has grown new white fax with seeds
twice the ordinary size and more pro-
ductiye.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1915-11-25

J. e. Buttree returned Saturday
morning from a business trip to Bow.
don and Darlington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
REVOLUTIONARY COMMITTEE
ISSUES PROCIAMATJOS

PARIS, May ia Havas dispatch
from Lisbon contains a proclamation
issued by the revolutionary commit
tee in Lisbon. 1t says:
we are going 10 restore the republic
to the republicans. We demand a ma
tional government. and consequently it
ought to be republican. We shall adopt
no party flag. because we wish all re-
pubiicans to be united for the dignity
OF the country and the salvation of the
republic.
We do not advise violence or re-
prisals. Our energy does not preclude
generosity for the vanquished 1t is
the province of the national govern
ment alone to execute measures for pa
triotic defense. All may rely upon its
honor and its patriotism"
Another Havas dispatch from Lisbon
says the revolutionary committee as
sembled aboard the battleship Vasco
de Cana and deliberated on the desig-
nation of a national government and
the choice of ministers The Cabinet.
1t Is stated, probably will be presided
over by Jao Chagas, who also will have
the portfolio of Minister of the Interior.
The republicans at Cintra, near Lis
bon, have taken over the government.
The Journal Omundo. OF Lisbon, saws
all banks and commercial houses in
the center of the town have been
closed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
COMMEND WILSON'S NOTE
Sewsnnpers In Buenos Aires Approve OF
Principles Set Forth.

BUENOS AIRES. May 1e.-La Prenza
expresses approval OF President Will
sons note to Germany. 1t says tina,
IL the principles set forth in the note
do not prevail there Will be an end
to neutrality, and that a universal war
will follow.
The Razon says: The United States
and other neutral countries have al
ready suffered too patiently. morally
and materially"
The Diario declares Germany has vio-
lated principles of international law
The United States note signified that
country Will tolerate no more agEres-
sions," II continued. The war zone
ought to disappear; II not, a rupture
would not be astonishing. South
America supports the energetic atti-
tude of the United States"
Other newspapers in Bucnos Aires
and the provinces commend the note
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
ITALY WILL HELP ALLIES
TO LAUNCH RIG OFEESSIx-E,

LONDON. May 16.-The King Of
! Italy has refused to accept the resiena-
ton of Signor Salandra and the
Premier. and tho whole war Cabinet
retained Office This, 1t is confidently
believed here. foreshadows the almost
immediate entrance of Italy into tho
circle OF belligerents on the side of tho
allies.
Action. however, may be DELAYED
until the meeting OF the Chamber Of
Deputies. on Thursday. when the
fremier Will announce his policy. and
will receive the support OF majority
OF the Deputies.
Should the expected action of Italy
materialize. the allies will be in a
better position than ever to launch
their big offensive movement against
Austria and Germany. which is being
preceded on the western front by a
series OF attacks, furnishing foretasts
of what is to come.
Scarcely had the German attacks on
tho British lines around Ypres eS-
hausted themselves and the French Of
fensive at Arras shown signs OF coming
to an end than tho British became tn.
aggressors north of La Bassee. and tho
French and Belgian troops began their
attempt TO throw the Germans back
from the User Canal.
GREATEST ALLIED ADVANCE
SINCE BATTLE OF MARINE
These attacks, according to the
French official account, which, however.
does not agree with that from Berlin.
were successful. and again compelled
the Germans to counterattack - the
most costly Of all operations in sieso
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
AIR RAID OVER RAMSGATE
Forty Bombs Dropped and at Least
Three Persons Injured.

RAMSGATE. ENGLAND. May H.
Some forty bombs were dropped in an
air raid here early this morning. So
far as asccrtained three persons were
injured
The aircraft was a Zeppelin. and in
addition to dropping bombs here II
also fed over Margate. No news OF
the extent Of damage done there has
been received.
The Zeppelin was seen at midnight
but did not venture over the town un-
I'll 1870. when 1t dropped many incen-
diary bombs. No serious material dam
age was done except to the Bull Hotel
which was almost wrecked. The bomb
went through the roof and pierced It's
way TO the cellar. Three guests asleep
in the hotel were injured. Several
fishing smacks In the harbor were
damaged by bombs.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
DERAILED CAR OVERTURNS
Seven WOrkmen Are Killed and Ter
Injured While Clearing Wreck,

ATLANTA, May 16.-Seven men, two
OF them white, were killed, and ten
others were injured, some seriously,
when derailed car overturned on the
Southern Railway near Toccoa, Ca, to-
day while wrecking crew was clear
ing freight wreck. All were en-
ployees OF the road.
The white men killed were S. O.
Estes. supervisor, Toccoa. and S. E.
Griffin, section foreman. Liberty, S. C
Railway officials here said the acci-
dent was caused by the slipping of n
chain on one of the derricks which
were lifting the car. The men were
under the suspended load.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
COMPLETE ANARCHY
RE|GNS IN LISBON
Fighting Continues on Streets of
Capital Between Mutineers
and Loyal Troops.
SPAIN SENDS BATTLEsHIP
Uprising Said to Have Been Or
ganized in Protest Against Gov
ernment Measures.

MADRID. May 16 (via Paris).-com- :
>plete anarchy reigns in Lisbon, ac-
cording to news reaching Madrid to-
night. Fighting in the streets con-
tinues between the mutneers and the
loyal troops The bombardment was
stopped last night, owing to a lack Of
ammunition. The number of persons
killed or wounded is said to have been
considerable. Many buildings were
burned and the homes Of known loyal
lists pllaged.
Premier Dato announced to-day that
the Spanish battleshIp Espana would
arrive at Lisbon Tomorrow to protect
the Spaniards and other foreigners
He added that probably another war
ship would be dispatched to Portu-
guese waters.
Dispatches from Vigo announce tina,
Portuguese people arriving there de-
clare that the uprising is the begin
ming Of civil war in Portugal. Re-
ports from Oporto say the revolution
lists in that city have been placed In
jail. and that the civil authorities have
given over the reins Of government tc
the military
The whereabouts of President D'Ar-
riaga Is still unknown.
Special dispatches assert that the up
rising Is not a monarchical movement
but one organized in protest by the
party OF DR.. Alfonso Costa, former
Premier, against recent government,
measures.
1t is declared that. although mutt
MES occurred among the crews of sew.
eral of the Portuguese warships. the
army is absolutely loyal
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
NOMINATIONS OF NEW
CABINET ARE SIGNED

PARIS. May IA Havas dispatch
from Lisbon says:
The newspapers announce that the
President OF the republic. Senior OAR
riaga, has signed the nominations OF
the new Cabinet which will be pre-
sided over by Joac Chagas as Minister
of the Interior and Minister of Public
instruction. This latter post he will
hold until another minister is appointed.
A. NJ. da Silva will continue as director
of posts and teleEraphs.
The Minister of Finance conferred
to-day with the commanders of the
republican guard and the chief of DO
lice and arranged for concerted meas
ures to prevent further disturbances.
"A manifesto issued by the revolu- :
tionary committee gives warning that
all citizens found armed outside the
naval arsenal after I o'clock tonight
VIII be arrested. Soldiers in automo-
bilcs are patrolinG the streets of the
capital tonight disarming all civilian ms. -
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
HERMAN RlDDER ILL
Suffers From Complications OF Disense.
Aggravated by Ovcrwork.

Especial to The Times Dispatchl
NEW YORK, May 16.-Herman Rid
der. owner and editor Of the Stats
Zeitung, is seriously i'll in his home. 20
West Seventy-fourth Street. He is suf-
fering from complication of diseases
which were aggravated by overwork
due to his tireless efforts in behalf OF
the German cause.
Last December Mr.. Ridder went South
with his wife In a vain search of health
He has not been in his office for two
months, and is said to be very weak
Herman Ridder is perhaps the bes,
known German-American in this coun.
try and Germany. He was born in
New York City sixty-four years ago
and started his career as an errand
boy in hat store when he was eleven
years old.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

ROME. May Is (via Paris) ).-omcial
announcement was rnado here this af-
ternoon that King Victor Emmanuel
had declined to accept the resignation
or Premier Salandra, and that the Sal
andra Cabinet would be retained un-
changed.
The news was greeted with great
demonstrations of rejoicing and popu-
lar manifestations in favor of war.
The delay in making the official an
nouncement is said to have been due
to efforts to bring about closer co-ope-
ration among the various parliamentary
sections. During the interval the King
received number of prominent states
men. One was Deputy Admiral Bet
tolo, former Minister of Marine
1t Is asserted that former Premier
Giolitti will make public statement
that he had believed it possible to OBJ
tain from Austria concessions sufficient
to avert war, but that once war is
inevitable, he will support the Cabinet.
Foreign Minister Sonnlno received
Baron Karl Won Macchio, temporary
Austrian ambassador at Rome. 1t is
reported Baron Macchio asked Sicnor
Sonnino whether his retention of office
might be interpreted as meaning that
Italy had decided on war
AUsTRIANs PREPARE
TO LEAVE ITALY
The Austrian consulate having noti-
fed the few Austrian subjects in Rome
to be ready to leave on moments
notice. most Of them decided to depart
too day.
When the soldiers at the barracks
at Castro Pretorio learned that Premier
Salandra was to remain In power, they
began an enthusiastic demonstration in
favor OF war. and went to their COM
mander. Colonel Baistrocchi The col
onel said he could not yet give express
sion to his feelings, but hoped to be
able to address them in few days
In the way that he would like to do.
The excitement at Milan subsidized
on receipt OF the news of Premier Sal
andra's retention. The general strike
there passed off without serious Incl
dent. although there was a demonstra-
tion In favor of war by a crowd esti-
mated at 10000. Similar demonstra
tions occurred at Florence, Naples,
Messina. Bologna. Palermo and Catania.
Demonstrations at Bologna developed
into free fight between factions for
and against war. AT Genoa last night
crowds attempted to pillage the shops
OF sunsmiths, but were held in check
by troops
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
PRELATES UTTER PROTEST
Object to Use of AsphyxiatinE Gas ms
Reprisals Against Germany

LONDON, May 16.-The Archbishop
of Canterbury in a letter to Premier
Asquith. and the Bishop of London in
sermon to-day appealed to the gov
ernment not TO make reprisals against
Germany for the use of asphyxiating
gases by authorizing the army to adopt
similar means of attack. The letter of
the Archbishop of Canterbury said:
Most earnestly do / trust that we
shall never anywhere be induced or
drawn to take course which would
lower us toward the level OF those
whom we are attacking"
Anti-German riots also were de-
nounced by the prelates, who offered
tho full power of the church to induce
every person in the kingdom to do his
share in the war.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
LINER ST. PAUL ARRIVES
Captain Saw, Number Of Bodies nt Place
Where Lusitnnia Went Down.

NEW YORK. May 16.-The Ameri-
can Line steamship st. Paul arrived
here to-day from Liverpool, with 217
cabin and leo steerage passengers.
Captain Passow reported passing over
the scene of the Lustania disaster on
May .. and sighting more than n
dozen bodies. There were many small
boats on the scene, and the St. Paul did
not stop.
The st. Paul brought the body OF
Captain Alfred Gunter, of the Ameri-
can steamer Gulnight. torpedoed by n
German submarine. Captain Gunter
died of shock.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
SEYMOUR H. KNOX DEAD
Vns yice-President Of the f. w.
WOOlwOrth Co.

BUFFALO. \. Y, May 16.-Seymour
II Knox, vice-president of the f. w.
Woolworth Co, and prominently iden-
,i.ied with a score Of other business
and financial concerns. died here to-
day.
starting life with neither capital nor
prospects. Mr.. Knox died one of the
wealthiest men Of the country. He
was born in Russell. ~ Y. in 1861. and
started his career as clerk in store
nj Hart. Mich. From there he went
10 Reading, Pa, where, with cousin.
+. w. Woolworth, he opened a and
10 cent store. This store was the start
OF chain OF similar stores extending
from coast to coast.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
HONORs PAID TO DEAD
Eulog'es Pronounced on DR.. Carroll
and DR.. Nillingham.

HOUSTON. TEN. May 16-The err
tire afternoon session of the Southern
Baptist Convention here to-day was
devoted to memorial services for the
late DR.. B. H. Carroll. founder of the
Southwestern Baptist Theological Semi
nary, at Fort Worth, and the late DR..
r. j. Willingham, Of Richmond, who
was secretary OF the foreign mission
board. Both died during the past year.
Rev. George Mcdaniel. OF Richmond.
and Rev. +. y. Mullins, of Louisville,
Ky. delivered the eulogies. Rev. r. c.
Buckner. OF Dallas. TEX. presided
The convention will adjourn to-
morrow
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
Ilcturna to Sen.

LONDON, May IA Dover dispatch
to the Exchange Telegraph says hos
tile aircraft appeared to be approach
ing the harbor at $3.50 o'clock this
morning. but returned to sea Several
minor explosions were heard. and all
the electric lights in the town were ex-
tinguished.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
ITALY REJO|CES
OVER RETENTION
OF WAR CABINET
Wild Demonstrations When
King Refuses to Accept
Salandra's, Resignation.
MINISTERS UNCHANGED
AND FACTIONS UNITING
Official Announcement Taken to
Mean That Intervention Is
Only Few Days Away.
MEANS MUCH TO ALLIES
British Take Offensive, and Antici-
pated big Push" May Be
Near at Hand.
British Take Offensive, and Antici-
pated "Big Push" May Be
Near at Hand.
Italians and Austrians
in Clash on Frontier

ROME. May 16 (via Pnris).-The
trend OF events IN considered most
Significant, particularly in view of
the fact that clashes between Italian
and Austrian troops are reported on
the frontier. The Austrinns. ac-
cording to report. have crossed the
boundary at one point, but were re-
pulsed by the Itnlinns, who took one
prisoner.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
ACCIDENTS UNAVOIDABLE
Investigation Board Reports on Sinking
of Ships at Mouth Of NIississippi.

NEW ORLEANS. May 16.-The sink
ing of the steamship Theodore Wcems
and the ramminG of the British mule
ship Partisan by the United Fruit Com
pany passenger vessel Hercdia at the
mouth of the Mississippi River on the
night of March 81 was unavoidable, ac-
cording to n report of the investiea-
tion board of the Louisiana branch of
the Bar Pilots Association. Two Fed
eral steamship inspectors signed the
report.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
British Gain Marked Successes
Over Germans on Two-Mile Front

pairing to mnkc stnnd on the River
Snn. Heavy re-enforcemcnts arc
believed to have reached that scc-
ton. and the Russian retrcnt is
thought to he ended, temporarily mt
lcust.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
PHILADELPHIA SAFE IN PORT
Passengers Experienced Much Anxiety
on EOynSe to Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL. May 16.--Passengers
on board the American Line steamer
Philadelphia, which arrived here to-
day from New York, experienced dur
ing the voyage much anxiety. The
chief topic OF conversation was the
activity Of German submarines. a
number OF passengers spent last night
on deck In chairs with life belts be-
side them. The Philadelphias boats
were ready for use. The steamer kept
a course farther out from the Irish
coast than did the Lusitania.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
VAST ITALIAN ARMY
MOBILIZED AND EoUIPPED

GENEVA. May 16 (via Paris).-A
telegram from LuGano. n Swiss city
near the Italian border, says that Italy
now has 100000 soldiers mobilized and
equipped.
1t is said Austria has confscated the
property Of the Rothschilds. as we'll as
that OF various English. French and
Russian families.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
INsURRECTIONARY ARMY
READY TO STORM CITY

BADAJoZ. SPAIN. May l6 (via, Paris).
The latest news received here from
Portugal is to the effect that a gen
eral OF the insurrectionary party, COM
manding 5000 troops. is now outside
Lisbon preparing to storm the city.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

HE southern end OF the British
u line. which extends from above
fpres to below In Bnssce, Joining
the French front north of Arras, has
been engaged I'm heavy lighting, and
the British troops, according to of
fetal statements, have gained
marked successes against the Ger
mans, whose lines hnve been broken
over the greater purt OF two mile
front.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

The situation In Itnly hns taken
on n more definite aspect, az Pre-
mier Snlnndra and his War Cabinet
hive returned to power. Popular
excitement aroused by the resignn-
tion of SaInndra Inns subsidized In IL
large measure, and the people are
awaiting decisive nction, which mny
he tnkcn before the cOnvcninG Of
Parliament on May 20. Italy In re-
ported to have I.SDO,00O soldiers
ready for wnr, IL war should como.
There nrc reports of clashes between
Austrian and Italian troops on the
frontier.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17
IN MEMORY OF JOAN OF ARC
Fete Day Celebrated Quietly by Bia
Crowds I'm Paris.

PARIS. May 16.-The fete day of
Joan of Arc was celebrated quietly to-
day by big crowds. Many English
women participated in the ceremonies. 8.
Christabel pankhurst was one
a group of young girls of Paris
placed bouquet on the herone's
statue In the Rue des Pyramides In
the names Of thtlr fathers serving at
the front. There were many British
and French soldiers in the professions
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

Announcement that the insurrec-
tion ut Lisbon Ind been crushed ap-
parcntly wnH premature, ms lntcst
ndviccs from the Portuguese capital
indicate state of anarchy and
fighting in the streets, and that
large revolutionary forces are pre-
pairing to storm Lisbon.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

Quickest and most desirable way 10 At
lanta and Birmingham. 6 r NJ departure
observation Pullman. Inquire N5 East
Main. Phono Madison az
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-17

Farther north, Mt Steenstrnat. the
BclEfnns have checked several Ger
man counteruttncks, md have held
previous gains, notwithstanding vIo-
lent efforts by the Germnns.