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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
DEFENSE LEAGUE
TO SHOW GOVERNORS
Henry w. Wood Will Address
State Executives at Boston
Today.

In order to present the broader side
of the work to lbe done to insure this
country against foreign aggression,
and to assure the preservation Of our
institutions at home and our rights
abroad, and to t,cquaint the governors
of the states who are in conference at
Boston, Mass, with the nature and
extent of the work being done by the
national defense and security organi-
cations, these organizations have ap-
pointed as their delegate to the con-
ference Mr.. Henry A. Wise Wood.
He will address the state executives
today.
Mr. Wood is chairman of the con-
ference committee on national prepar-
edness which represents the Navy
League, Army League, National Secur-
ity League, American Red Cross,
American Legion, Aero Club of Amer
ica, Automobile Club of America,
American Institute Of Radio Engi-
neers and the U. S. Power Boat Squad
rons.
These organizations and their aftili-
ated bodies and branches in Cvery
part OF the United States have an ag-
gregate membership Of almost one
million, and ii case Of need could, on
very short notice, place at the dis
posal Of the government and assist in
the mobilization of the civilian ex-
perts of every useful profession, and
the owners Of automobiles, motor
boats, motor cycles, jaeroplanes, etc.
They formed the conference COM
mittee on National Preparedness last
June to more effectively deal with
national problems, to prevent duplica-
tion Of effort and to have the combin-
ed influence of all the leagues in any
representations made to the govern
meEt.
I As national defense will be the
principa, topic to be discussed at the
governors conference at BoHton, it
was arranged to have Mr.. Wood, as
chairman Of the conference committee
on national preparedness, address the
governors on the broader side of the
work to be done to insure this country
against foreign aggression, and assur-
ing the preservation Of our institu-
tions at home and our rights on the
high seas and abroad, TX
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
NEW COAL RATE
HITS DICKINSON
Appeal Will Be Made to Cover
nor and Action Likely
Taken at Once.

Dickinson, N. d., Aug. 2G.-The lig
mite coal and freight rate schedule
as adjusted by the state board of rail
road commissioners to become Oper
ative Sept. 4, la.s caused constelna
ton among coal companies OF Dick
inson and the western part Of the
state. The rates as promulgated viii
practically put all these large firms
out of business in the territory east
Of Mandan.
In competition with the Wilton
mine, the Dickinson mines have a
freight differential of from % to IS
cents ton, which taking into &C
count the close margin of 25 cents q
ton profit. practically puts them out
of the running
kias Largest Coal Area.
The lal gest Ignite area Of the
state is around Dickinson. The Da
kota Lignite Mines company, with
mines at Pittsburg and Zenith, have
an investment Of $l5O000 and employ
about 40 men. Henry Truelson, once
mayor of Duluth, is president Of the
company. and Fred Deiters. formerly
of st. Paul, is manager. This com
pany is said to have saved North Da
kota $4,000 on state contracts last
year over what had been paid in for
mer years.
Will Appeal to Governor.
The Consolidated Coal company has
an investment of approximately a
like amount at Lehigh, and employs
about the same number of men. Col
A. P. Peake of Valley City is presi.
dent and J. F. Brodie of Dickinson,
manager There are several smaller
mines in Stark county shipping to
the eastern part of the state. The
mines at Medora, New Salem and
Sims are hard hit by tho decision.
Former rate charges have given all
the mines of the state an eanal
chance. President Truelson has tax
en- the matter up with Governor l.. B
Hanna and the railroad commission
and will carry it to the courts, if nee
essary.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
DEEP MYSTERY
IN GARY MURDER
Police Have No Clue as Yet to
Murders Of Rev. Edmund
Kayser.

Gary, Indiana, Arg. ga maze of
conflicting theories tonight confronted
authorities who are trying to solve the
mystery of the murder Tuesday night
OF Rev. Edmund A. J. Kayser..
Belief that Kayser was slain for his
pro-German utterances and activities
was considered by some to be given
strength by the statement this after
noon of Gary woman that she was
in the pastors home an hour before
he was killed and at that time over
heard a conversation between Kayser
and prominent Gary attorney. The
woman declared Kayser and the law
yer were discussing plans to frustrate
shipment of arms to the Allies. The
conversation was carried on in Ger
man, she said.
Investigation today tended to dis
count theories that kayser was slain
as the result of trouble growing out
of land deals or that woman was in
yOlved
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27

grafton affairs as showing the need o
effort on The part of the state to in.
duce settlers to come to the state.
The decrease in Adams and Bill
ings counties Is due to the fact that
the territory which went to make up
the new counties of Golden Valley
and Slope was taken from them. Nor.
ton county shows a substantial gain,
Notwithstanding the fact that the
Standing Rock reservation. which Is
now Sioux county, was taken from it.
The figures are interesting in many
ways. Following is the report by
counties:
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
Marines to
Remain in
Haitian Cities

Washington, Aug. 26.-Haitian par.
lament has been given untll Septem-
Der 18th to act on the proposed treaty
by which the United States would eX.
tend a financial protection over the
little republic for ten years. In the
meantime, the American marines will
continue to occupy the principal cities
of the Island to prevent recurrence
of anarchy.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
Col. GoethaLs
Through City
Going West

Colonel George w. Goethals, build
er of the Panama Canal, will go
through Bismarck. on the Northern
Pacific train No tonight. Colonel
Goethals is on his way west to enjoy
a few weeks vacation in the Yellow
stone park.
The Colonel was recently called to
Washington to confer with the war
department relative to fortification
for the Panama Canal. Goethals has
always been in favor Of strong forti-
f1cations at both ends of the water
way, and it is likely that his sugges.
tions in the matter will be largely fol
lowed by Congress when the matter
is decided.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
"Hoo Doc"
FoUou,s the
Weather Man

On July 5th Orris w. Roberts of the
weather bureau broke his foot at
Yegen's grove, yesterday while walk
ing across field he slipped and in
attempting to save the injured foot,
he lost his balance, fell and broke his
collarbone. He was all alone at the
time, near Apple creek. He got into
his machine and drove to Bismarck
with the use of one arm only. An
-.-Ray picture revealed very severe
fracture of the collar4bone. Mr.. Rob.
erts was brought home from the doc.
tors Office after the bone was set and
is doing as well as possible under the
circumstances.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27

Secretary Garrison said he had no
further action now under contempla-
tion. He said he had not discussed
the matter with President Wilson and
had no knowledge of the presidents
views.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
cARRANzA QUERY.

Washington, Aug. 26-Consul Silli-
man at Vera Cruz cabled the state
department today a communication
from Jesus Acuna, General Carran.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27

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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
CLASH WITH BANDITS.

V@N0Ts
Corpus Christi. Texas, Aug. 90
Mexican bandits and American peace
officers today fought in public road
leading into Fulfurrias, Brooks coun-
ty, and one Of four armed Mexicans
was probably mortally wounded
None of the Americans was hurt.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1915-08-27
Mexican Bands Cross
y. S. Border--- Troops in
Pursuit---Leaders Query

Brownsville. Texas, Aug. 90,
Twenty armed Mexicans tonight in.
vaded Texas from Mexico and are
being pursued west Of here in the re-
gion of Progreso by so United States
troopers. Progreso recently was the
scene of fighting between bandits and
soldiers
Columbus, N. Mex, AugY 26.-Arm-
ed Mexicans from south of the border
toady attacked the ranch of William
Moody, near here, drove out the fam
lily, looted the house Of rifles, sad
dies and stole the horses and set fire
to the outbuildings. Before the Mill
tary patrol reached the place the
raiders had escaped across the 5or-
der.
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24

Sunday evening and gave the list eners some very good music. Star beam wishes to especially commend the Mayfield classes for their su- perb singing.
 There was a Vaudeville show held at Mt. Pleasant Saturday night, and several of our folks attended includ- ing Starbeam The attractions were very good, the music being match less. Also two very small girls won the plaudits of the audience by their splendid singing and dancing.
 We are little late in reporting the marriage of Mr Jess Locklin and Miss Mary McChristian, but it was so quiet we never knew about it un- t'l few days later. We join with their many friends in wishing them joy everlasting.
 Starbeam. If it happened, it's in The News.
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
SAND-CLAY IN
 ROADMAK!NC
Best Methods Of Improving
 EaT,il Highways.
GREAT VALUE ID FARMERS.

The Office Of Public Roads Advises
 That In Lieu of an Engineer the
 Farmers Themselves Should Look
 Over and Attend to the Old Earth
 Highways.
 In view of the fact that at the bt- ginning of the year no less than 90 per cent or approximately 2.000.000 milcs the ordinary earth type, it is important that the farmer understand the best methods of improving such roads.
 The office of the public roads a6 vises the communities to have an en- gineer go over the old earth highways, or, In lieu of an engineer, that the farmers themselves should see to it that the roads are so graded that the ditches or gutters are parallel with the center line of the road. Cutters must have a uniform grade and be of suffi. cient capacity to keep the surface well drained. Drainage is the most i'm portant feature of an earth road
 Every farmer who lives in section where both sand and clay are prev alent travels occasionally over some particular spot in the road which is all ways good and rarely requires atten- ton from the road hands. Good drain age may be responsible for this condi
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
=WHITENER.

Miss Alphia Boyd of Mount Pleas ant visited with Miss Susie Dunlap Sunday.
 Prof. Hersehel Hughes who is now principal of the West Fork High School visited home folks Saturday evening and Sunday.
 John Clark $ little baby boy is very sick at this writing and his recovery is doubtful.
 Some activity in the orchard dis tricts this week, marketing the earl fer varieties and drying. The prices seem to be little low at present, but hope is entertained that better prices will prevail later in the sea- son.
 Will MeCurtain moved over south of town Monday on N. L. Williams farm.
 The singing classes of several dis tricts, Mayfield, Whitener, Mt. Springs and Buckeye met at Buckeye
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
Big Lotus With GoIlmars Circus
 larqest in Captivity.


 One of the most annoying things to the animal keeper with menag- eria is the surprising ignorance and indifference Of many people toward the rare and costly beasts and birds Of the forest. Thera are not half a dozen real geological gardens i'll this entire country, and hence about the only opportunity majority of the natural history from real life is up on the occasional visit of some of the big circuses.
 Although wild beasts are vanishing before the advance of civilization, and the incresae of the earth S pop ulation, and though it is certain that all wild beasts will become extinct in time, yet a larger portion of the pub lie fails to inspect the menageries that are brought to their doors.
 The Gollrnar Brothers paid s6,50O for giant hippopotamus. It is a magnificent specimen of the river horse of the River Nile, and a most interesting source of study for the student of nature. Very few peo- pie can tell whether a hippopotamus ! is Web-footed or whether it has teeth. Tn average person does not know that jt is an animal allied to the elephant; that it has thick and heavy body, short legs, terminate ed by four toes; a short tail, skin without hair, except at the extrem- ity of its tail, and that it feeds on herbage exclusively.
 Big Lotus,' the hip" with the Gollmar Shows, knows his value, and he also knows that the public IS not as we'll acquainted with him as it pretends to be. When he first join ed the circus he seemed annoyed because the cheap, sickly, treacher- ous little monkey attracted more attention than he did; but he Is ov- CT that now. Although he is not paid the homage and attention that Is his due, this giant beast does not show his disappointment. but lies contentedly in the mammoth tank of water in the bottom of his cage, and in parade he will occasionally make goo4goo eyes at the crowds or open his great mouth When the menag- erie is opened he is so provoked that people devote so much time to the other numerous attractions of The Gollmar Brothers geological display that he frequently turns his back to the whole crowd
 Big Lotus comes with the Coll mar Brothers Circus Rogers, Thurs day Sept. Both.
 Fayetteville, Friday, October lst, last day of Washington County Fair Tents at the Fair Ground. advt.
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24

ON AN UNcARED FOR EARTH ROAD. tion or it may be found on investiga. tion that there is q good natural mix. ure Of sand and clay forming the wear ing surface.
 Analysis of the best natural sand clay mixtures will show that the sand forms about 70 per cent Of the whole. The test is simple Weigh into an or dinary medicine glass two ounces of the dried mixture and wash out the clay. Dry the remaining sand anC weigh again. The loss in weight will represent the amount of clay originally contained in the mass.
 The theory of the sand-elay mixture as road building material is that the clay fills the voids between the grains of sand, firmly binding them to- gether After the material is found ths process of building the road is simple Before placing any sand-clay on the road the road should be graded to the to have a width for the road of abou. twenty feet, exclusive of side ditches. which are each usually about three feet wide. Sand-clay is cheap and it is best that sixteen feet of the graded, width 0wenty feet be surfaced This will leave two or three foot shoulder on either side. The surface of the graded road should be flat or slightly convex. The sand-ciay should be pun on from eight to twelve inches in thickness, depending on the character of the subgrade or foundation. Where eight inches of sand-clay will suffice If the foundation is sand. it is well to put on as much as twelve inches of the surfacing material. After a few hundred feet of surfacing material has been placed grading machine should be run over 1t to smooth and crown the road before the top becomes too hard It is a good plan to turn the blade of the machine out and trim the edges Of the surfaced part. discharging the ex cess sand and clay on to the earth shoulders. After one round trip with the blade turned out the remaining dress work with the machine should be with the blade turned in. with the exception of one trip down the center of the road with blade at right angle to the axis of the road for the purpose of distributing any excess material left in the center
 After the machine work 1t is well to follow with a split log drag wh.ct smoothes any rough places left by che machine and leaves the road with q smooth, even surface. It must be borne. in mind that q .sand-clay road. unlike other roads. cannot be finished in a short space of time. It can, of course be left in an apparently finished condi tion. with hard, smooth surface. but it will be found on close examination that the bard surface is in reality only q crust. underneath which are several inches of loose material Alter the first hard rain the crust softens. the road gets bad and the work appears tp be a failure This. however. is just what is needed to make 1t eventually good After the road has dried until in a plastic state II should be dragged until the surface is once more smooth with the proper crown. and should be kept this way by dragging at least once a day until the sun has baked 1t hard and firm. The mistake of keep ing traffic of during this process of re- settin" should not be made.
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
A Disappointment.

"Ferdy had one great disappoint- ment while in Greece"
 What was thatY'
 He couldn't find anybody who be longed to a Greek letter society," Louisville Courier-Jo Journal
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
Time s avine.

"I never waste time contradicting my wife" said MT. Meekton.
 Are you always sure she Is rightT
 .I won't say that. But l am always sure she can convince me that she is. Washington Star
The Springdale news., 1915-09-24
cuss oh Sores, othst Rsmsd,ss Went curs.

The worst cases. no matter of how long standing. are cured by the wonderful. old reliable pr. Porter's Antiseptc Healing Oil. It relieves
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
Harry Thaw Freed.

Supreme Court Justice Hendrick
on Thursday upheld the decision of
the jury which declared Harry l..
Thaw sane. Thaw was then given
his freedom on $4,000 bail. The
state Immediately served notice of
appeal. Justice Hendrick fixed bail
to assure Thaw's presence at future
proceedings. A surety company gave
bond. A crowd that numbered hun
dreds lined the sidewalks and filled
the streets around the court house,
cheered Thaw and applauded wildly
when he appeared on the court house
steps. In announcing his decision,
Justice Hendrick took occasion to
comment unfavorably upon the ac-
ton of alienists who assisted the
state in preparing the case, and then
appeared as expert witnesses in
court.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
CORRESPONDENCE.
PLYMOUTH ROCK,

July 10, 1915.
Quite rain Saturday night. The
creeks and rivers have been over.
flowing their banks and taking out
number of bridges in this vicinity
Misses Gladys Ellingsen and Es-
teila Monsen spent Friday evening
with their friend Gertrude Mullaney
Mrs. N. Ellingsen returned home
Saturday from Will Gauls, where
she has been working.
Mrs. Gene McCabe and children
and Gertrude Mullaney visited Sun
day afternoon at the Albert Monsen
home.
Mr.. H. c. Burgess of Cresco has
been spending few days at his sum-
mer resort here.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. O'Brien, Mrs.
Elnngsen and daughter Gladys spent
Sunday evening at Albert Monsen
home.
Estella Monsen visited over Sun
day with her grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ole Monsen.
Another big dance at the Plym-
iouth Rock bowery Saturday night.
= Betsy Peterson of Kendallyille
visited Sunday at the Joe johnson
home
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Malek and
family were Cresco callers Saturday.
Lila Pierce returned to her home
near Canton Wednesday evening, af-
ter helping her sister, Mrs. Gene Nc
Cabe with her house duties a few
weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
RAVENA.

July 10, 1915.
We had an awful heavy rain Oh
Thursday, also on Saturday night
this will put hay making back for
few days.
Mrs. Sophia Jones of Eldorado is
visiting her brother Philip Barthel,
ma at present.
Joe Uberher of Ossian is assisting
Eber Decou in haying at present.
Mrs. Matchson of Rockford, Ia,
and H. P. Nicholson Of near Calmar
called at Eber Decou's on Monday.
Ben Eimers, Wenzel Lansing and
A. P. Etteldorf each delivered sever
al loads OF hogs to Ossian on We'd
nesday.
Mrs. Eber Decou visited at the ].
V Decou home near Castalia on
Wednesday,
John Schroeder of Ossian called
at the Herman Schroeder home on
Saturday.
Eddie Croft of Ossian called in
this vicinity on Saturday.
Miss Frances Wagner of west of
Ossian visited at P Barthelma Jr's.
Ralph Billiard of Ossian and Re-
gina Lansing attended the Luther
Band concert at DEBORAH on Thurs
day evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sven Tovson and
son Oscar attended the band con-
cert at DEBORAH on Thursday eve
ming.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hauber of Os-
sian accompanied by Miss Minnie
Lansing autoed to DEBORAH on Mon
day.
Sander Bros. have finished thing
for some of the Ravena farmers.
Miss Rose Etteldorf of Ossian is
staying at the A. P Etteldorf home
at present.
Mr. Healy of Frankville called at
E. Decou's on Monday.
Wenzel Lansing called near De-
corah on Friday.
Mrs. H. ]. Etteldorf and Marie of
Ossian visited at A. Etteldorf's on
Wednesday.
Herman Lansing and son Frank
autoed to Calmar on Monday.
Mr.. Hendrickson of DEBORAH
drilled a well for Ben Eimers the
past week.
The dance at Herman Lansing's
on Monday was well attended. All re-
port a fine time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Hans and chill
dren and Mr.. and Mrs. Marshal and
Herbert Frey and Ruth Small of
New CLEANS, La, and Mrs. Gaertner
of Fort Atkinson visited at Herman
Lansing's few days the past week
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-21
CLAY HILL.

July 10, 1915.
Mrs. Isabel Hien who is staying
at Geo. Frye's went to visit with her
sister, Mrs. Gust Grinna in Wash
ington Prairie for few days.
Mrs. Hattlestadt of DEBORAH Wis
tied with her sister, Mrs. Ole Ander-
son few days last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Limbeck and
daughter George of Ossian came up
Saturday to visit with the latter )
parents for few days.
Mrs. Peter Detzler returned to
South Bend, Indiana Tuesday after
spending week with her sister,
Mrs. j. Linzenmeyer
Messrs. A. L. Tyler and Gross
played for a dance in Satire Satur-
day night.
Roy Stortz, Lawrence Bolson, Ha-
eel Stortz and Stella Sorenson drove
over to Locust Saturday to visit at
the Dick Young home.
The farmers Equity Society will
hold a picnic and a meeting this
Wednesday at the school house.
Nrs. M. Griebel and sons John
and George spent Sunday with Mrs.
Ben Sturtz in Franklin Prairie.
Miss Marie and Grace MALI will
entertain the Y. L. c.. this Wednes-
day afternoon.
John Dinger is having his barn
reshingled. Oscar Anderson is doing
the work
Mrs. H Skinner and Miss Sweden
berg spent Monday afternoon with
Mrs. L. Neste.
Mr.. Ed Quandahl and family from
west of DEBORAH visited with his
brother John Sunday
Miss Julia Anderson of Decorah
has been assisting Mrs. Glover with
sewing last week.
Mr.. John Austad and his gang OF
men of Calmar are going to start the
new house of Geo. Frye's this week
"a few of our young people picnc-
ed at Cunning Springs Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Schremser and
daughters called at j. j. Seegmiller'
Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Sam Geotleman spent
Sunday with their son Charles IN
Franklin Prairie