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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-26

"DISCRETION" THE REASON FOR
LOW TAX BILL FOR TILDEN
Zone must use a little common
sense and discretion in assessing
property" said Assessor Michael Sher-
idan when he was asked by a Day
Book reporter why the $8,0OO,OOO es-
tate of Edward Tilden was assessed
for $4,000.
would you call it common sense
and discretion to assess property
valued at $8,OOO,OOO at $175,OOO," he
was asked.
eff we taxed people for the full
value of their property they would
leave Cook county," replied Sheri-
dan. ''Now suppose your father died
and left $500 in the bank and a
$1,000 life insurance policy. That
would leave your mother $1,000.
Now how much do you suppose
would assess her 3"
mot a red cent" he went on.
''But that doesn't show why the
Tilden estate was assessed at such a
small figure" interrupted the report
er. Were you present at the meet
ing when this estate was assessed?"
81 think that was about a month
ago. I'm not sure whether l was or
not" was the answer.
Edward Tilden. the millionaire
packer, died in the latter part of
April. A short time after his will was
filed in probate. The Day Book told
how, during the last ten years of his
life, he has paid taxes on $4,000 a
year, amounting to less than SIS a
year.
Up in the probate court is the in
ventory of the estate. 1t showed that
at the time of his death Tilden had
$258,519 in the banks, almost double
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-26

aid each pasted homers. Dalton and
Konetchy made three hits each.
Kaiserling stopped smuggling Kay
Sees and Newark won. Scheer poled
a triple and two singles.
Pitcher Rankin johnson has been
sold by the Whales to-, Baltimore.
Johnson has been disappointment
all season and never was effective.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
Tom Shevlin, Famous Yale
Coach Died Yesterday

Minneapolis Dec. 29.---Thomas D. Shelvin,
millionaire lumber man, Yale star, died at his
home here early today of pneumonia.
Shelvin contracted cold while training the
Yale football squad last fall. At the close OF the
football season he went to California to rest and
recuperate, but the cold continued, finally develop
ing into pneumonia.
Last Wednesday Shevlin returned to Minne-
apolis, and the following day was sent to bed by
his physicians Yesterday DR.. B. w. Sippy OF
Chicago was wired for. He made record trip
from Chicago to Minneapolis aboard special
train on the Burlington railroad, arriving just oe-
fore midnight, having made the 42O mile run in
less than nine hours, or three hours faster than
the usual schedule. -
But Shevlin was sinking rapidly, and the fight
for his life was without avail.
Shevln, who was interested in many lumber
companies carried insurance policies totallng
about $2,OOO,OOO. He is survived by his wife and
two children.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
ANDERSON OF D1OUNTRAIL
PLEADS CUILTY--25 YEARS
SHOT NEIGHBOR WHO HAD INVITED THEM
TO A FEAST---INTOXICATION THE
REAL CAUSE

Sheriff J. H: Slaughter, States Attorney F. F.
Wyckoff and Clerk of Court H. P. Iverson Of
Mountrail county came from Stanley Tuesday
bringing with them Andrew P Anderson who, last
Thursday shot and killed his neighbor Ole Hal
grenson. Anderson was brought before Judge
Fisk sitting in his chambers and pleaded guilty to
murder in the second degree. Asked by the court
if he had anything to say he stated that he had
not The judge sentenced him to twenty-five
years in the state pen.
Crazed with an over indulgence in whiskey
and possessed OF an ungovernable temper, Andrew
Anderson, residing about Is miles southwest of
town, brutay murdered his neighbor, Ole Hal
grensen.
Halgrensen had gone to the Anderson home
to invite the family to ludefisk supper at his
place that evening" and while Mrs. Anderson was
getting herself and the children ready the two
men went out to the barn where they partook
freely of a jug of whiskey produced by Anderson.
When ready Mrs. Anderson opened the door
to see if the men were coming and heard them
talking in the barn. There was nothing in their
tones to indicate that trouble was brewing. She
returned to her room to make some hnai prepara-
tion when she heard her husband enter the house;
hastily and go right out again, and moment later
heard shot She rushed to the barn and discov-
cred her husband with a shotgun in his hands
standing over the PROSTATE form OF his victim.
She summoned Dr. Hills of this city, who, after
an examination of the wound, stated that the man
had died almost instantly. Apparently the guf
had been placed close to the victims heck when
discharged as powder burns were plainly to be-
seen on the mans face. The charge tore large
hole through his throat, severing the windpipe
and jugular veins.
When taken into custody later in the evening,
Anderson was still badly intoxicated, and while
murmuring in drunken manner that he had
kiled Ole" did not appear to realize the enormity
of his crime. It was cleaned from his rambling
talk that discussion arose over thresh bilI
which Anderson claims Halgrensen owed him. buH.
he did not say whether or not the causl
of the crime.
The murdered man was as years of age and
leaves a wife and nine children. Anderson is 81
wears old and also has family.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
GETTING READY TO GO "DRY''

Chicago, Dec 27---Six western states bought
liquor at high speed today in preparation for the
extension, JAM l, of the waterwagon route to Cor
orado, Iowa, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Ar
kansas.
pared today to enforce the laws which become
effective at midnight, Dec 81.
With South Carolina, which also becomes dry
Jan. 1, and Virginia, where prohibition is effec-
tive Nov. 1, 1916, 19 states will be in the dry
column.
Nebraska, California Michigan. South Da,
kota, Vermont and the territory OF Alaska Will
vote on statewide prohibition next year, they have
already announced and several other states are
expected to ballot on the question.
The seven states which board the watercraft
next Friday midnight add a population of 1884,
O43 to the dry ranks, according to the 1910 census
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
Edward Hillstad Well Known
BOnetraill Farmer Dies Here

Edward Hillstad a we'll known and prosper
Gus farmer residing near Bonetraill, died in a
local hospital Of pneumonia on Christmas day.
He contracted severe cold that developed into
the fatal malady and he was brought to Williston
and placed under medical care the previous Mon-
day, December 20.
The remains were prepared for shipment at
the Hamre undertaking rooms and funeral ser
vices were conducted at ten a. m. today from the
NJ E. church. The remains were taken to Hills
boro, Traill county, N. D., for h1terment.
Mr.. Hillstad, who was 81 years of age at the
time of his death, was of the pioneers in Trail
county. In 1906 he came to Williams county
where he took up land and became prosperous
and prominent He was always active in politics
both here and in Traill county and served as a
member of the republican county central commit
tee and filled several school and township Offices
He was held in high esteem by neighbors and
friends as a citizen and substantial man of busi-
ness.
He leaves a widow and family of five daugh-
ters and five sons, several of them grown to ma
turity, to mourn his untimely DEATH
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
EAST GRIPPED BY TERRIFIC STORM

Washington, Dec. 29.---Sleet and snow crippled
the wire service and communication throughout
the east and south, greatly retarding the move
ment of commercial, press and other business of
Importance. The storm threatened to continue
tonight and perhaps tomorrow. The storm NOV
ing northeasterly from the gulf over louisiana
gained in ferocity during the night, the wind
reaching velocity Of eighty miles per hour.
The storm is central over the Ohio valley TO-
day. moving toward New York and New England
Rain. sleet and snow are falling throughout
the eastern part of the country. Storm warnings
are out all along the Atlantic seaboard where DAM
age to shipping is feared.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
CRUES0ME REMAINS WlLDR0SE
MAN FROZEN IN MISSOURI
CHECKBOOK IDENTIFIES HIM AS HANS j.
B. OLSON AGED "a, MISSING MORE
THAN A YEAR---MONDAK

Men passing along the river bank about half a
mile below the north landing of Raum's Ferry
Tuesday discovered the remains of a man frozen
in the ice Coroner Distad was notified and TAX
ing with him States Attorney Owens they pro-
ceeded to the spot, and found the badly decom-
posed remains of a man. They had the body
CHOPPED from the ice and brought to Hamre's un-
dertaking rooms in Williston The hands and the
portion of one leg were missing from the body.
Part of the clothing was still intact and some per-
sonal effects were found in the pockets. The most
important of these being check book indicating
an account with the First State Bank OF Wildrose
in the name Of Hans J. B. Olson. The book showed
that the last check was drawn the 18th OF Decem-
Der, 1914.
States Attorney Owens communicated with
Wildrose by telephone and found that such man
had an account there and that he had relatives in
the vicinity. Parties arriving from Wildrose this
morning state that Olson was last seen there on
the date when the last check was drawn: Olson
stated at that time that he was going to Mondak
to get a little stuff for Christmas He is believed
to have taken about seventy-ive dollars with him
and was never heard from until the word came
from Wliston regarding the finding OF the
remains.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
AGRICULTURAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Alfalfa seed is sure to be scarce next spring
and desirable varieties for planting will be high in
price and difficult to find. The Dakota Farmer
has carried on an extensive investigation in all
parts of the Northwest and finds that only limited
quantities of seed matured
County Agent Hall wishes to announce that ne
will be able to furnish those needing seed with the
addresses of parties who have limited quantity
of good seed, principally Grimms, but they should
apply at once. A small amount was raised locally.
Mr.. Hall also states that he can still supply
some of the very best, North Dakota grown,
Northwestern dent seed corn to those in need but
orders should be placed early The price is S. per
bushel with cost of freight and sacks added.
The Third Annual Williams County Short
Course will be held at Williston February g. 9, 10,
II, 1916 Many valuable features for each day
and evening.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
Mad Coyotes Serious Menace
To PEOPLE and Stock of West

Frequent stories have appeared in newspapers
and magazines of the plague of rabbies among
coyotes in the mountain states. The last one
noted is dated at Salt Lake City and says:
"An urgent appeal for assistance in the hght
to check rabies caused by mad coyotes among
human beings and live stock in eastern Nevada,
was received by Governor Spry yesterday from
Dr. w. B. Mack quarantine inspector OF Nevada
Dr. Mack asserted thirty-three persons have al
ready been infected and have received the Pasteur
treatment and that losses among live stock nave
been. great. determination of the coyotes and
muzzling of dogs is recommended by Dr. Mack,
but he declares the problem is too big for Nevada
to handle.
The government has twenty-five trappers at
work but more help is urgently needed as the SIT
uation is growing worse. Governor Spry has call
ed meeting of the Utah state live stock boards
and the state board of health to consider the Sit
uation.''
A story in magazine few weeks age descrb,
ed the history, extent and danger OF the spread
of rabies among the coyotes in the coast and
mountain states, principally Oregon, Nevada and
part of Washington and Idaho 1t has reached
stage, it is stated where the people OF the rural
communities are at their wits end to know what
means to use to protect children and stock: Inc
trouble is all believed to have started from the act
of one stockman in eastern Oregon who sought to
cause self destruction among the coyotes by IN
noculatng captured animal with the rabies
virus.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
TO INVESTIGATE GASOLINE PRICE

Washington, Dec. 28.---Officials Of the depart
ment of justice said last night that the continued
rise in the price of gasoline probably would be
made the subject of an inquiry to determine
whether there had been any violation of the Sher-
man antitrust act No formal complaints have
reached Washington so far, but attorneys con
nected with antitrust prosecutions expressed the
view that an investigation could be begun on the
department's own initiative.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
URSCPIPTION ANNOUNCEMENT

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for
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the dollar hh
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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
WE'LL KNOWN YOUNG PEOPLE WE'D
CHRISTMAS DAY

Mr. and Mrs. w. G.. Messenger have announced
the marriage of their niece Miss Lucille r. McCor-
mack to Harris O. Hattestead which was SOL
emnzed in the parlors of the Willis hotel in this
city at 10:30 A. NJ, Christmas Day, Saturday
Dec 25, 1915.
Amidst the beautiful decorations of holly and
palmetto which were profusely arranged through
out the rooms intermingled with the charming
rounded by relatives and few intimate friends
pghted their VOWS. Mrs. W. T. Watson render
ing the ever popular Mendelsohn wedding march
Miss Cora Hattlestead, sister of the groom and
Frank Mccormick, brother of the bride, acted as
bridesmaid and best man. Following the cere-
mony sumptuous wedding breakfast was served.
The bride was gowned in white crepe meteor
and carried bouquet of bridal roses Inc groom
wore the conventional black. The bridesmaids
gown was pale blue meteor.
The bridal couple were the recipients of many
beautiful gifts as we'll as messages of congratula-
tions and best wishes from relatives and friends.
Following trip to various points in the east they
will be at home to their friends at Ray, N. Dak.
after February I.
The bride is one of Wiston's most popular
and estmable young ladies and for the past year
held position in the Boston store, where by her
manner and courteous treatment OF
patrons endeared herself to a large circle OF
friends.
The groom. while not so we'll known in Will
liston is one of the promising young men OF Ray,
holding responsible position with the LlnWell
State Bank Of that city.
Congratulations and best wishes for all the
lows of a long and happy welded life go out to
this worthy young couple from their hosts of
friends, of which the Graphic wishes to be in
cluded.
Life is bright to the gentleman while to the
crouch it is full of gall.
Be a gentleman if you can, but don't be
crouch.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
THE SNOWFALL PARTY

The Committee on the Elks parties Wish TO
state that while the party tomorrow evening is
SNOWFALL party and white the prevailing color
they don't want anyone to stay away for the lack
of white dress or suit. It is first of all a New
Years Eve party and the Elks and invited guests
are expected to come and have good time.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
Carnegie Gives Belgium
$4,000. 900 For Relief Fund

London Dec. 28.---A Brussels dispatch to the
Amsterdam Handelsblad, forwarded to the Ex-
change Telegraph company, says that Andrew
Carnegie has sent to the American commission
for relief in Belgium first donation of S12O0O.-
900 to help the Belgium war sufferers. Carnegie
also is said to have contributed $40 to each Bel
gian prisoner in Germany.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS
ARE LIABLE TO Be SEVERED
REPORTED AUSTRIA WILL REJECT SUBSEA
DEMANDs--.BERLIN REPORTS SAYS
SATISFACTORY

Washington Dec. 28.---Austria, according to
unofficial information received IN authoritative
quarters here today, will not meet the demands of
the United States in her forthcoming reply to the
Ancona note and Teutonic diplomatic circles are
represented as being prepared for severance OF
diplomatic relations.
Although the state department so far has not
received from Ambassador Frederic c. Pent1eld'
at Vienna, any forecast of the reply, it is under
stood that unless some excellent reason for con-
tnung diplomatic correspondence on the subject
was presented no course seems to remain but to
break off relations.
Advices received recently through Baron
Erich Zweidinek, the Austrian charge. here, were
to the effect that Austria would be guided by
concern" for the good relations existing between
the two countries.
Analysis of this phrase has led officials to be-
lieve that the Vienna government will attempt TO
argue the contentious Of the United States ana
possibly suggest arbitration.
The position of the state department is that
there can be no discussion over the official admis-
sions of the Austrian admiralty which formed the
basis of the correspondence, unless Austria de-
nies the accuracy Of that statement. That, how
ever is regarded as being extremely unlikely as
the admiralty statement forwarded by the
foreign office to the United States for it's nfor-
nation.
Berlin, (va Amsterdam) Dec. 28.---The entire
question of submarine warfare, as affecting the
United States, may be cleared up within few
davs. it was learned from authoritative sources
today e,
Austria's reply to the second Ancona note will
be handed to Ambassador Frederic &. Pentleld
this week. Assurance comes from reliable quar-
ters that it is satisfactory and final"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30

Be gentleman if you can, but don't be
crouch.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30
GOVERNOR HANNA REPORTED
VERY lLL--rHINK IT TYPHOID
FAMILY OF GOVERNOR HAVE BEEN UN-
ABLE TO GET DIRECT WORD-'-ASk
WASHINGTON TO WIRE

Bismarck, N D., Dec. 29.---Much concern is
felt here regarding the condition OF Governor
L. B. Hanna. His private secretary, L. Zegler'
has sent two cables to the governor, also two TO
the American consul at Copenhagen, with no
reply - ,,,,,ob
worried Asked today if she would go to ms slde'
she said: "If the case is typhoid, am IN hopes
to receive some word from Mr.. Hanna as to ms
wishes before he becomes too ill., shall not decide
for day or two. Mr.. Hanna was threatened with
typhoid several years ago, but it was broken up.
Secretary Ziegler said today unless ne heard
from Copenhagen this afternoon ne "oulo WIG
Washington to inquire.
Copenhagen Via London, Dec. 29.---The dls-
ease from which Governor L. B. Hanna of North
Dakota is suffering has been diagnosed as typnold
fever The governor, who recently LETT the ford
peace expedition is now in st. Josepns nesplta "a
The physicians of the hospital are hopeful for the
governors recovery, owing to his apparently
strong constitution.
Sewers Connection
London, Dec 2sGoysnor L. B. s Hanma onnnecl %!
ton with the Ford expedition, according to as
patch to the Exchange Telegraph company today
from Copenhagen. The dispatch adds that Gov.
ernor Hanna is "very i'll, probably with typhoid
London, Dec. 27.---The Copenhagen correspon-
dent of the Exchange Telegraph company reports
that Governor L. B. Hanna, of North Dakota, mas
arrived at Copenhagen severely ill of influenza,
and has gone to hospital.
Copenhagen (Via London), Dec. 27.---Gover,
nor L. B. Hanna, of North Dakota a member OF
the Ford peace party, arrived today, suffering
from Influenza He has high fever.
The governor was admitted to St. Josephs hos
pital in Copenhagen. The American legation is
caring for him. The American minister, Dr.
Maurice Egan, Mrs. Egan, and many others have
visited the governor or sent flowers.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1915-12-30

Life is bright to the gentleman, while to the
,rouch it is full Of gall.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1915-12-15
CHAPTER vI-(Continued.)

/ stopped to raise the ladder to my
shoulder. when suddenly, cutting the
like n knife, came a scream
| stood there crouching, every muscle
poignant, more terrible, u from
of horror: n then a silence sickening
and awful. What was happening in
that %silence2
l stood erect, gaping, suffocated. ris-
ing as from Il long submersion. God
frey's finger had slipped from the but
ton of his torch. and we We're in dark
ness; but suddenly a dim figure
hurled itself past us, up the ladder.
With a low cry, Godfrey snatched at
it. but his hand clutched only the emp
ty air. The next instant, the figure
poised itself on the coping of the wall
and then plunged forward out of
sight. / heard the crash of breaking
branches. a scramble, a patter of feet.
and all was still.
It's Swami" said Godfred, hoarsely;
and that's a ~ foot drop! Why the
mans mad: Hand me that ladder,
Lester!' he added, for he was already
at the top of the wall.
/ lifted it. as l had done once before
that night, and saw Godfrey slide 1T
over the wall.
Come on" he said. I'VE must say
him if we cant and ne, too, dlsap-
peared.
The next instant 1 was scrambling
desperately after him. The lawyer
Vartarin had vanished!