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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Schools OF County Will
Meet For Play PROGRAM

May 9th, which falls on Saturday,
marks the First Annual play Car
nival, which will be participated in by
children from all the schools of the
county both rural and city. There will
be a fine program of athletic events
with appropriate ribbon badges for
the winners. Banners will be pre-
sented to the schools winning the most
points, and the individual contestant
winning the highest number of points
will receive a medal. Gatherings of
this kind, it is believed, are we'll cal
culated to arouse school spirit and
enthusiasm through the association
of different parts Of the county, and
the friendly rivalry of the contests.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Famous 9-BrOthers
Team To Play Here

X Local lovers of base ball may have
an opportunity this summer to see the
famous Sorlien Brothers team that re-
ceived so much publicity last summer
in the pages of numerous magazines.
They are without doubt the champion
brother ball team of the United States.
The boys are located at different
points but several of them are at or
near Decorah, Iowa, which is their
old home. Several Of the boys at
tended Luther College in that town
and have made names for themselves
in athletic annals. Each summer, as
far as possible, the boys get together
at some point, usually the old home,
and play few games of ball with
other strong teams.
Carl J. Sorlien of Rawson was in
Williston recently and stated that he
was trying to arrange to have his
eight brothers come to Mckenzie
county this summer. If he succeeds
it is altogether probable that a game
will be arranged between the Sorlien
Brothers team and the Williston Op-
perfumes. Ifthey should meet it will
be a game of great interest.
Eddy Kimberly one of the new men
on the Williston team says he par
ticipated in . game against the Sor-
lien Brothers . couple Of years ago,
and that it was one Of the best games
he ever played in, the score being one
to nothing. One of the Sorlien boys
is expected to play with the fast
team that Ray is getting together.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
BOOK THAT GREW OUT
OF THE EUROPEAN war
MOELLRING JOINS LITERARY
RANKS-HIS NOVEL, THE NEU-
TRAILS PORTION OUT SOON

A novel, that will perhaps rank
among the best sellers and which will
be in the hands of book sellers within
three or four weeks was written by a
Williams county author. The work
will bear the title: "The NeutraPs
Portion" and the authors name. on
the title page, will be George Henry
Moellring. Mr.. Moellring who is well
known as an attorney of Ray, this
county, wrote the book last fall and
later went east and arranged with a
publishing house to bring out the
work. 1t is usually not easy for an
author to find publishers for his
maiden effort, but Mr.. Moellring ex-
perienced little difficulty. The Inter-
national Magazine, who are publish
ing the book, and the literary critics
employed by them, found much merit
in the work, and believe that on ac-
count of its timely theme a ready sale
will be found. The book will be dress
ed in an attractive binding and will be
illustrated by one of the most cele-
brated artists in the east. The theme
of the work is conservative but logi-
cal argument against the munitions
traffic in this country. Cleverly inter-
woven with this is the thread of a
pretty love story that carries the
reader from one side Of the Atlantic
to the other. The chief scenes of the
book are laid in factory town Of the
middle west. ...
While in Williston this week Mr..
Moellring received telegram from
the publishers stating that the page
proofs of the work had been received,
and that the first copies could be ex-
pected in few weeks.
Several local people had the privi-
lege of seeing the manuscript of the
book before Mr.. Moellring sent it east,
and feel that local readers will find
The Neutral's Portion a story con-
tanning both substance and engaging
interest. p @
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
DAY OF CELEBRATION
N NORWAY'S MEMORY
PARADE, ADDRESSES, FLAGS,
MUSIC AND DANCING CON-
PLETE GREAT DAY

Favored by beautiful weather the
celebration of May 18th by the Nor
wegians of the community was by far
the largest and most successful affair
of its kind ever held in this city. Early
in the day business houses decorated
their fronts with flags of Norway as
we'll as with Stars and Stripes. All
business places which could reason
ably do so closed their doors during
the parade and exercises.
Led by we'll designed float repre-.
senting the Viking ship the unusually
long parade of gaily decorated autos
started from the Armory and went
south on First Avenue East turning
into Main Street from Broadway
thence south to First Street and north
on First Avenue West. One especial
ly attractive feature to the parade
was large auto truck bearing a COM
pany of young ladies dressed in ma
tive customs of Norway. The Will
liston Concert Band supplied the
martial music. Immediately after the
parade the great assembly that had
gathered from country and town as
sembled in the auditorium Of the
Armory building to listen to the pro-
gram of music and speaking.
After an overture by the band, Otis
A. Houge, as president of the day,
introduced by fitting remarks Presi-
dent Thos. Craven of the City Com
mission, who delivered the address of
welcome. Following this the band
played America. An address by H
w. Braatelien was the next number.
A Male octette sang "Ja vi Elsker
Dette Landet." Following this Lars
J. Siljan, we'll known lecturer and edi-
tor of the Normanden, delivered the
principle address of the day. After
a brief introduction in English, Mr.
Siljan spoke in his native tongue.
Prof. Onstad favored the audience
with ayviolir solo. Rev James Hon.
man Batten made the concluding I'D.
dress. The large audience arose while
the band concluded the program with
the Stars and Stripes. The addresses
by all the speakers were of excep-
tional interest and eloquence, and
were received with frequent applause.
The ball game advertised for $3.50
did not materialize as it was impos-
sible to secure an outside team. Very
few towns have their ball teams Or
ganized. The grand ball on the Arm
ory floor which began at 9:15 was
largely attended and highly enjoy
able affair.
1t was day that must have brought
Joy and satisfaction to the hearts of
the sons and daughters of Norway;
and was great credit to their energy
and love of mother country. All de-
tails were carefully attended to, and
the automobile parade was one of the
largest ever witnessed in the state,
over one hundred and thirty ma
chimes being in line.
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TOOK NO ACTION ON
MARKET DAY--27TH
COM'CL CLUB DIRECTORS AN
NOUNCE POSITION RELATIVE
TO BOOSTER MARKET DAY

At meeting of the Directors Of the
Commercial Club held Saturday, May
18th. Max Zimmerman outlined his
plans for the booster Market Day
Celebration to be held May 9th.
After hearing Mr.. Zimmerman's
plans the directors voted to take no
action in the matter owing to the
fact hat Mr.. Zimmerman's apparent
ultimate object for having such a
day did not appear to come within the
scope of the Commercial Clubs juris-
diction.
Signed-F. S. Morrill,, Secretary.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
OVERNIGHT STOP BY
TRADE TOUR PARTY
SPECIAL TRAIN WITH 100 DELE
GATES VISIT US JUNE 81
SPEND EVENING HERE

Williston will be accorded special
opportunity to meet and greet the
members of the fifth annual trade
tour of the Minneapolis Civic and
Commerce Association which visits
North Dakota and Montana, June 5th
to 18th.
The itinerary of the tour shows that
Williston is reached at 6:4O p. m. and
the time of departure is 700 q. m.
In letter, the assistant secretary of
the association says: "The prospects
for capacity crowd on this train are
exceedingly bright. Everyone is in
terested in North Dakota and Mon
tana and we expect to be called upon
to furnish Accommodations for every
person it is possible to admit to the
train"
The party, which will consist Of at
least 100 persons, will be six days on
the road, will travel 2,265 miles and
make 46 stops.
The schedule of the train for this
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Captain Bailey Will
Install Power Ferry

Captain Bailey's ferry boat "City
of Mondak" was brought up from
Elks Landing this week to be put in
commission as public ferry at the
site just below the island. The City
of Mondak is large power boat, and
the captain says that it will also be
used in carrying on the construction
work Of the pontoon bridge that will
be constructed by the Missouri River
Bridge Company.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Brief Naval Battle
Off Belgian Coast

London, May MA naval engage
ment occurred yesterday off the Bel
gian coast between small German and
British warships. There were no
British casualties.
An official announcement of the
fight was made as follows: "An en-
counter took place yesterday after
noon off the Belgian coast between a
force composed Of British destroyefs
and monitors and some German de-
stroyers. After short engagement
the enemy withdrew to their ports
Our forces sustained no casualties"
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LOST HER EQUILIBRIUM ONLY


Dainty Aline Bartlett, who plays a
part in "The Fourth Estate" a Will
liam Fox motion picture, proved her
self to be daring young woman and
possessed Of gift that surprised her
friends, during the making of the pic
ture in Chicago. 1t was necessary for
the young woman to jump through a
window and rush down a fire escape
to the street. The fire escape was a
pair of stairs that extended out
straight but swung downward to the
sreet when a person walked out on
it. In her wild rush for action, Miss
Bartlett miscalculated and lost her
balance. In her fall she grabbed the
swinging stairs and held on until she
was rescued. The director of the
picture believed that the accident
would unnerve the young woman and
advised her to take the day off and
rest up after her narrow escape.
"Oh, no l WON'T" said the little
ingenue. "We1l go right on the take
it over again. Needless to say, Miss
Bartlett made an instantaneous hit
with the director, who was behind his
schedule on account of the bad
weather.
The Fourth Estate at Lyric, Thurs
day and Friday, May rs and 26.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
GLENDALE WILL REBUILD

Glendale, N. D., May 17.-Debris
of the recent fire was still shoulder
ing when the work of rebuilding COM
menced. On four lots on tie north
side Of Main street, contracts had
been let for new buildings, and the
work Of dismantling the old buildings
would have commenced today. The
fire did the removing in a most eff
cient way. s......
The fire insurance foots up $780,
900. There is approximately 100000
where the loss is total, the remainder
is on broken glass, removal and wa
ter loss on buildings just outside the
direct line of the fire, where the loss
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Program OF Events
For Market Day

Max Zimmerman, the Market Day
man, says that everything is running
nice and smooth for the Booster Mar
ket Day Saturday, May 9th, and an
nounces the following program:
10:45 Serenade by the original
Market Day band.
1900 Pie eating contest in front
of the City Bakery.
1:3O Parade forms in front of the
Armory.
2:3O Market Day wedding center
of block Main Street be-
tween Second Street and
Broadway.
$3.50 Free auction sale of horses
and cattle at Market Square,
which will be on the vacant
lot on south Main street
near the depot.
Evening: Old fashioned country
dance at the Armory.
Mr.. Zimmerman announces that in
next weeks issue he will publish full
list of the Market Day boosters.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
Announcement To
Base Ball Patrons

Although, in recent years, 25 cent
base ball has prevailed in Williston,
the base ball board has decided that
for the present season general ad-
mission of 35 cents is not only neces-
sary but reasonable. Therefore that
figure has been fixed with nominal
charge of 10 cents for the youngsters
under the age of Is. The grand
stand, which has been inclosed, and
which is intended, so far as required,
for ladies, will be free.
About so much money must be
raised to support first class base ball
and by ten cent increase in the price
of admission the cost is more equally
and generally distributed.
To secure enough games, teams, in
some instances, will have to be
brought long distances - Glendive,
Glasgow, Minot, Cando, etc., and the
gate receipts must at least pay the
expenses of the visiting team.
In very few places is high class
ball provided at so low an admission
as rs cents. Everywhere in Montana
it is SO cents which enables the Mon
tana towns to support fast teams
teams with which the Williston OPP
perfumes must hold their own.
The board is striving to give Will
liston a ball team of which it will be
proud at the lowest practical cost.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
RAMSEY COUNTY MAN
ON USHER |. BURD|CK
]. T. NORRIS OF DOYON GIVES
STRONG REASONS FOR WILLIS.
TON MANS NOMINATION
Burdick For Governor Club
Williston, n. D.


Saying nothing against anyone
else; not rejecting on the integrity
of any other candidate, and, regard
less of strict adherence to party lines,
I believe that U. L. Burdick is the
logical man for Governor. Why you
ask? Well, he is a man in all the
word implies; a manly man, mans
man, consequently strong man, a
fearless man. He is in the prince OF
life.
He is intellectual, he is honorable,
consequently honest; cannot be swerv-
ed from the path of duty nor be
lead to betrayal of any trust that
the people may place in him, or any
Office that the voters may elect him
to, to serve the interests Of any
clique, corporation or designing pol
iticians, whose only aim is to grab
as much "pie" as possible regardless
of the rights of the people of the
state generally.
Some will smile at his assertion;
others say: "Oh, pshaw! he's just
the same as most other Office seekers
and political asperants.' We who
know him, know him from childhood
to manhood, from the time he left
discouraged at his future outlook in
life, at a time when vicissitudes were
staring him in the face, when a
weaker man (he was then only boy)
would have only become plodder,
he, Mr.. Burdick, braced back his
shoulders, went to work and by sheer
pluck and energy pushed himself
through school and finally graduated
with honor from the law department
of the University of Minnesota and
throughout it all was noted for his
honesty, integrity and morality,
therefore, we who know him so well,
would not listen to word question:
ing his uprightness without protest.
ing the same in forcible manner.
Was he q good member OF the
Legislature? Was he honest? Yes.
AS a speaker Of the House was he
fair and impartial? Yes. Was he a
good Lieutenant Governor? Yes. Did
he wilfully betray and trust imposed
in him? No. Was he capable? Yes.
Did he make any enemies? Yes.
Who? Those who couldn't twist him
their way to serve some selfish pur-
pose to the detriment Of the interests
of the State.
Yes, Mr.. Voter, Burdick is the
illogical" man-the man who will do
all in his power to serve the state in
an honorable, upright business man.
ner, and he is one who can and will
"look any man in the eye" (who tries
to lead him to betray the trust the
people impose in him) and tell him
where to go. Therefore he is the man
we want.
John T. Morris,
Doyon, N. D.
The above letter was received by
the club entirely unsolicited.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
UPRISING FEARED #
TROOPS withdraw
MEXICANS HAVE HEALTHY RE-
SPECT FOR TROOPS-TWO
AMERICANS RESCUED
Seventy-Five Bandits Captured

Marathon, Texas, May IA truck
driver arriving here this afternoon
from Bouquillas, said it is reported
on the border that Major Langhorne
and two troops of cavalry had sur
rounded the Big Ben raiders about
1875 miles from the border, killing six
and captured rs. Army officers here
have made no announcement regard
ing such an engagement. According
to the truck drivers report, the BAN
dts were surrounded and did not put
up fight. The Americans ceased
firing Immediately. Seventy five were
captured, it is said, and were to bs
brought here for trial. No further
details are available here.
Namiquipa, Mex, May 17.-Amer-
lean residents of this section of Mex
leo have assured General Pershing
that American troops have restored
respect on the part Of the natives for
the United States soldiers to d.
gree not existing for five years. For
some time, Mexicans have sneered at
the fighting ability of the Americans,
some Of them honestly believing that
the United States soldiers were afraid
to engage any Mexican command.
After the Ojo-Azules fight, how
ever, signs of growing respect on the
part Of the natives became more and
more manifest. American non-com-
batants living in the vicinity were
treated with courtesy, which aston
ished them, the like of which they had
not experienced for years.
These Americans, however, openly
express their intention of leaving
Mexico if the expeditionary command
is withdrawn. They believe . native
uprising will result immediately altar
the protection of American guns is
removed.
Numerous threats on the part Of
Wills and his lieutenants to punish
persons dealing with Americans alse.
have caused some Mexicans and
Chinese merchants to announce that
they, too, will follow the American
command from Mexico, should it hs
withdrawn.
Mrs. Deemer Is Overjoyed
Ell Paso, Tex, May 17.-Mrs. j..
Deemer, on her way from Da Jolla,
near San Diego, CAL, to Bouquillas,
Texas, where her husband was kid
mapped by the Mexican Big Bend raid
ers, was overjoyed when she heard
the report that American troopers had,
rescued Deemer. Mrs. Deemer had
given up hope of her husband being
alive and was proceeding to Bouquillas
to assume charge Of their property.
Two Rescued BY Troops
Marathon, Tex, May 17-United
States soldiers have rescued J. Deem
er, the American storekeeper cap
tured by Mexican raiders on Glenn
Springs and Bouquillas, Tex, accord
ing to man named Terry, who ar
rived here this morning. He said the
soldiers entered village 1875 miles.
below the border and the bandits
rushed out leaving Deemer and cap
tive negro named Monroe Payne
Payne and Deemer are being brought
back to the United States.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18
GOOD PRACTICE GAME

A good practice game was played at
Bruegger park last Sunday between
two ball teams made up from the try
out squad and school boy players.
The "scrub" team was given a first
team battery, and several other men
players and made a good showing.
The school players include some un-
usually promising material this year.
The score by innings:
l 23 4 5 6 Z 80
Opportunes..-.. | 0 2 ! l l l 0 %
Yannigans.. 49,. 90 0 0 l 600 O-1
Batteries-Marshall, Kolls and I'm
mings. Murphy, Smith and Marmon.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18

S. Charlson and Fred G. Johnson
were visitors from Ray yesterday, the
latter was looking after his campaign
for county treasurer.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-05-18

With an entire evening at their dis
posal the visitors can be shown spe-
cial attention and given a reception
that will leave favorable impression
Of the City Of Opportunity.
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CITY SHOWS SUBSTANTIAL
GAIN IN JULY BUILDING
Increase of 81 Per Gent Over 1915 Figures for
Same Month Demonstrates Continued
Sound Growth Of the Capital.


month in 1915
h
total operations nt year ago
demonstrating the eh u
ing In the
of
Of July is the e
nearly loo
plan by Of
of restrictions
be ana
Omit
show gain
received the American G9nae1er NeW ro
of $6s5o532
total
with
So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
TAKoMA PARK HOMES.
Handsome Detached Residences
Among Suburbs New Buildings.

Among the operations recently COM
pIeted in Takoma Park are two hand
some detached residences at 1919 and
1921 Blair road. The houses are of
practically the same interior arrange
ment, the exterfors alone being indi-
vidual.
These houses, which were built by
contract. contain eight rooms and bath.
with roomy. airy attics. They are built
on lots with a frontage Of fifty feet,
the lots averaging 2S6 feet, and con-
tanning about third of an acre.
Both houses have front. side and rear
porches, with extra large sleeping
porches. Four sleeping rooms, large re-
ception hall, living room, dining room.
with brick fireplace and mantel, and
unusually large kitchen with pantry
and complete bath, make the houses
suitable for the requirements of the
average sized family. The first floors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
, of the houses are finished in oak and
tho houses have gas electricity and
hot-water heat.
SMALL NORTHEAST HOMES.
Cottage and Bungalow Operation
Near 18th and Irving Streets.

An operation comprising nearly a
dozen small homes of the cottage and
bungalow types has been completed in
the northeast section, the properties
having been placed on the market this
week.
The houses, of five to seven rooms.
with baths, occupy large lots, with
room for gardening operations II the
owner desires, or with space at the rear
for a small garage should the pur-
chaser be Of the car-owning class.
Several of the bungalows are OF brick
and stone construction, the larger
houses being frame. Arrangement OF
rooms in ali of these houses has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
A Hero, Maybe.
,m tie Boston Transcript.

From me nos.on ir.h'eD-
Tommy-Pa, what's bfpedf
Father@An animal with two legs.
For instance. a man Is q biped.
Tommy-well. what's Uncle James.
He's only got one leg.
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Solid Brick Construction.
A Hummer,

From the Boston Transcript.
DO you still call your wife honey r'
yes. and I have to keep as busy as a
bee to support her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
NEW HOMES COMPLETED
ON EAST CAPITOL STREET
Row Of Nine, Colonial Style, on
Tract Opposite Site Of New East
ern High School.

One Of the attractive operations in
the eastern part Of the city is that just
completed at the corner Of 18th and East
Capitol streets, where nine homes Of
the familiar colonial style Of architec-
ture have been placed on the market.
The homes, numbered 1901 to 1917 East
Capitol street. are designed for small
families of moderate income. The
houses occupy a site facing the site of
the proposed new Eastern High School,
Have Modern Conveniences.
The houses are two story, with an
air chamber above that is practically
an attic, being ventilated by front and
rear windows under the mansard roof.
All OF the houses have hot-water heat
Ing plants. and are equipped with gas
and electricity. Inclosed rear sleeping
cost and with little trouble are other
features.
Solid Brick Construction.
The houses are OF substantial brick
construction. with ornamental tapes
try brick fronts. Each house has
commodious front veranda with CO.
Ionial pillars, and the houses face on a
parking forty feet wide. to conform
with tho general building scheme of
East Capitol street. thus giving roomy
front lawns. Cellars under the entire
house. well lighted. afford ample stor-
age space. The houses also have COM
plete tiled baths. 1t is understood
these homes are to be sold on the small
initial cash payment plan. with de-
ferred payments the same as rent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-08-26
His Weakness,

From the Boston Transcript.
II married Jack to reform him.
"Of what"
"of telling other girls that he loyet
them"