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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
The Ball
eY Or. FRANK CRANE
Copyright. 1915. by Frank CTane)

1T Is good for man 10 sit down and
think of those things wherein he is in
communion with the whole world" SAYS
IIjalrc Belloc.
The abiding joys of life are those that
run vertically down through all the lay
ers OF society, and not those that are
confined exclusively in any one stratum.
Whatever | can enjoy in common with
hodcarrier and bank president. | enjoy
much more really than any class pleas
ure.
That is why the Holy Communion con-
sists in partaking of bread and vine For
eating and drinking is the commonest
thing We do, and the commoner the Joy
the hoHer
Walking is better for your soul than
motoring, because everybody walks and
only few have automobiles.
The Great Teacher called Himself the
Bread Of Life. because bread is all man
kinds food the king eats it in the pal
ace and the peasant in the hut the GRIM
Inal breaks il in his cell and the bishop
at his tranquial breakfast. the farmland
sops 1t in his gravy and the nice old lady
dips II in her tea II Is well for the One
who came to save the world to establish
as His principal rite necessary custom
Of the whole world
II you are a woman and have million
dollars, there is nothing that will give
you more genuine JOY than to kiss the
man you love, bite into a red apple drink
a glass of pure water when thirsty, sleep
when you are tired, and suckle your own
child.
Most Of the things that give the Presi-
dent Of the United States satisfaction are
precisely the things that give the day
.aborer satisfaction, such rs cold water
IN the face in the morning, visiting his
folks and having bit of chat with a
friend
Most Of US are crazy and are killing
ourselves trying TO find some exclusive
kind Of fun But all such is tainted. The
bored. word-weary hlase and fncky are
those that follow them.
The ball is the symbol Of the solidarity
If humanity. for though we work differ
entity we all play the same. and most
games are with ball-baseball football,
tennis. golf and croquet
Play is instructive, work necessary ex-
ertion. and our natural bent leads us to
play, whether at marbles or polo with
the little sphere, type of the whole round
world and the communion thereof.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
Challenge to Our Readers


N-a, Dr. sou know about the
H-' eleetrar t-m.ea, production ~
aluminium re Ach--71 process Cor
manufacturing aa-bo-.rdum 'hs
wilson method o. applying aoe'y
le.e a.,t the tosaloy d
DIZZY uar, 'or ne Gxaton ~
a.a.a-. aa-a nitrogen the Gavley r.
r,.-.au ~ 10 dryair tlas' In ron.
ueb7g to Herrs-hoT method ~
..a.--..t'c copper refining tfe
E-a... process 'or refining crude
aH' We fee' safe - asserting 'ha.
.ae great majority o.; orr reader
could nor name oThard, much lsss
1o.er'1a any on" % fses. a'vh.
2 seaver.-e Yet Trey ara ha We
steps Ia our conquer os nature
aa are All indebted 70 'aem every
aas ~ our lives Collier
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
A Sermon in Seven Words

The other day man leapcd from q sixth story
window In Los Angeles. 20 the pavement below.
in plain sight Of hundreds Of horror stricken
passcrs by Upon his body found this brief
note
THE reason why I lied 70 myself"
volume might not tell more There are
loi W men Who would scorn 20 DE- fo others who
habitually lie 20 Themselves. when they do
they pay the price alone Are You wing 10 your
solf9 Ask your conscience and answer fairly and
squarely..
DON'T DODGE n you are doing it You want
10 know a. THEN STOP 1T You VIII gain
respect for yourself and therefore win more To
spcct from others.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
$4,000 Fake Registrations.
25,000 Wet Votes Needed 10
Save Booze in Michigan

Prosecuting Attorney Jasnowsh re-
ports as a result Of an investigation he
has been conducting, that fully 20 per
cent of the names on Detroit's regiscra-
ton lists are fraudulent.
Right here The Times wants TO invite
the commentator Of the public for
Wayne county's prosecutor for the .coar-
age he has displayed in the matter Of
the primary election frauds and these
registration frauds, and for the energy
and the efficiency with which his Office
has discharged its responsibility.
These registration frauds mean moth
ing else than that the wet interests are
afraid of November 7, and that in their
desperation there is nothing at which
they will stop.
Perhaps you have asked some fair
minded man within the past few weeks
lOl Ills OplllAOll d. W NAlSllltl pAbiADAA-bli
will carry in Michigan this fall
And if you have, we will venture that
his reply showed him positive that pro-
hibition is going to win out in the state
and in doubt only as TO the wet majority
that will be returned in Wayne county.
The vets concede that Michigan, up
state, will vote dry overwhelmingly.
They have conceded that everything
depends upon the vote in Wayne county.
There are $4,000 fraudulent names on
the registration lists
Bear that fact in mind.
Bear in mind the further fact that
there isn't a conservative man among
the wet crowd who considers a majority
of less than 25,o00 in Wayne county for
booze SUFFICIENT TO KEEP THE
STATE FROM GOING DRY.
Bear in mind another fact, which is
that the wet interests are convinced
THAT THEY WILL NEED A MAJOk.
ITY OF FIFTY THOUSAND IN De
TROIT AND WAYNE COUNTY TO BE
ABSOLUTELY SAFE.
These facts considered, We find tina,
the wet interests consider they are 25,.
900 votes shy of being safe.
The opinion Of this newspaper is that
the vets are going to find themselve.
fooled in the number of votes they will
need in Detroit, but we are taking
THEIR FIGURES.
The prosecutor says 20 per cent Of the
$4,000 names on the registration lists
are fraudulent.
Twenty per cent Of 1250o0 is $4,000.
exactly the number of votes the VETS
FIGURE they will need 70 save booze.
When they had these fraudulent
names entered. using the names Of dead
men, giving barrooms and churches a.
addresses, and giving addresses that u
not exist, the booze interests counted ON
getting $4,000 votes through the use Of
repeaters and colonization of non-resi
dents to be shipped into Detroit for cleo
ton day.
The booze crowd has been caught N
It's little trick.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

A French scientist Iho aaalgzad
'aa air ~ Q Paris street and -ta'
" 2 countrywide annually FOR .f
Ear found ltar nc aIT ~ 'he -it.
street contains 81 disease ~ ever.
one found % The country alr
Thar 'he air ~ tho ge.5e
pare- thau hat " The city street.
ro --ris "rm 20 appreciate THAI
..'s air ..r plain dirt the hu.
has only 'n point - her ain
'pF rlrtaius 20 prove
For ,ti= reason many people 1.-Two
r no -3Darb- aud country places
merely coming into the c.r ylr
business B4' such people as vsu
a- those Who Itc and work In pa.
.i'. should 90 fh.ir share dan,
toward keeping the cig. .artiruI7-
fhc streets as clean and health
'Hl So possible
This can be- done by refra.n.nl
'fom splitting m. sidcwalke on W
.".7R 'ts streets with 5iscardcf
U.s Ys'.r nr other rubbish
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

Pursuant TO proclamation of
Gov Ferris the public schools Of
Michigan will observe today - mo
WouaI 'ay ia honor ~ the late
James - Angel for many years
bresident Of the Unworthy Of Mich
igan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
Mu,t az. Floored Him

A kindergarten teacher entering A
.tresf.car saw gentleman whose
face seemed familiar and she said,
Good evening.
lie seemed somewhat surprised
and she soon realized that she had
spoken 20 a stranger.
Much confused. she explained !:
When I first saw YOU ! thought You
were the iatheT Of two 81 my chii
dren Every body's
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
Reputation Phones BY Webster

Ipervision there Will HAVE % be 10 IN
SURE AN HONEST COUNT.
These disclosures show Us and should
show District Attorney h.n-ne la-.
how veII-laanac4 the charges arc upon
(which citizen Haary NJ Leland asks -.-
fedora. aud for pcIat t.r Soy.
Tic district attorney ha- nga,
I,rrucrei ty Washmr-aa ~ u. a.- oa"
Judgment IN acting a4ea ...----.-a'-
suggestion and 10 ea. -" 81 ..s m.
needed r .e decides -st govern
nart Office. arc called
w -amtt ~ -
,ls. stare - affair. -.. .s.u proven
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am, hi, c.-as Grafton '.'"
o."r ~ peto.. aat ....-a
The T.~-as expects ~ seq j arryss1--.
--~- ,.s-------- In every ere a.l..
-r,.- PRECINCTS.
~.. --.-.., ue---tt through.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
ASLEEP

Professor The boys were 40 cntranced this
morning that they remained In my lecture hall
through the dinner hour.
uls Daughter-Why didn't you wake them upi
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

~ % How does bran bread
a.H.. cons patton
I'- bulk f!mu.afcs muscles az
Zoo intestinal tract. l' contains
uI'riuve elements.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

Some Understand Anyhow
Does he understand women
We'll. he had money once. and
he's brokc now
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

How much is THIN plums ?"
Ten cents a peck.
"Shuro. phWa, do yez think ! am,
, burrd 20
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
On the Bright Side


Spccdor But Constable, was go
INK for Il doctor Doesn't that make
any difference?
Constable You bet IL does The
Judge b, a Christian Scicutist.-L Life.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13

The booze crowd has been caught M
It's little trick
But the evidence of its desperation
shows us just how watchful we must be
ON election day, and just how much SUI
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-10-13
The Keep Well Column

"As olsre.syrss DISEASE GERMS
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Divorces in G.. +.
Increase 43 Per
Cent During Year

Grand Forks, N. D.. Dec. 30.-
Divorce is increasing rapidly in
Grand Forks county.
According to records on file at the
Office of NJ. w. Spauiding, clerk of
court, divorces in the county have
increased 43 per cent this year as
compared with the year 1915. In
1915, twenty-three applications
were granted in the county, while
in 1916, thirty-three DEGREES were
issued.
marked increase is forthcoming.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
YOUNGER kITTEL
GETS FIVE YEARS
CONTINUED from page one.l

CONTINUED from. page One.)
to forty-one counts of an indictment
charging Misrepresentation of funds
and Justification of accounts growing
out of the closing, for "a time. OF the
doors of the CaSselton bank. At the
same time Mr.. Kittel pleaded guilty
his brother, r. G. kittel, former presi-
dent of the bank also pleaded guilty
to the same number of counts on a like
indictment and on Nov. 90, was sentec-
ed to seven years and six months in
the federal penitentiary.
William F.. Kittel, since pleading
guilty to the indictment, has been at
Casselton, where he has been arrang-
ing his affairs and circulating q petit
ton. which was largely signed by
Casselton and Fargo people, asking
President Wilson for pardon before
sentence. No action was taken ON the
petition by the Washington authori-
ties that would mitigate the sentence
of the former banker.
However, there is considerable pub
lie sentiment favorable to William f.
Kittel as it was shown that for a long
time he made entries in the books of
the bank at the instigation of his
brother, who had really been father
to him.
There is fifteen years difference in
IilS dESS VI llle TWO IuSll, -. hIlL6l
being the eldest. When the two boys
were quite young the father left his
family and it devolved on r. c. Kit
tel to support the family, which he
did.
When William was years old he
was adopted by his brother, Richard,
who gave him his education and start
ed him in business. 1t is because of
this relationship and the testimony of
William that it was long time be-
fore he realized that things were not
as straight as they should be that he
was then placed in the position of
either going through with what had
been started or betraying his brother.
William also stated that he had not
benefited a cents worth as n result
of the dealings.
The sentence was pronounced short
ly after 10 o'clock this morning, few
people being in the courtroom in addi-
ton to the court officials and attor-
neys.
That the sentence of the court was a
blow to the prisoner was very appar-
ent though he controlled himself re-
markably we'll.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
(gv Associated Press.l

tBy Associated PreSS.t
Washington, Dec. 30.-Every able
bodied male citizen Of the United
States between the ages of Is and As
years is held liable for service in the
national guard in war time, without
further act Of congress, by war de-
partment regulations for the govern
ment of the guard issued under the
National defense act. In a circular
prepared nearly two months ago but
just made public, the militia bureau
directs that where a national guard
regiment is called out for war service,
O reserve training battalion to fill va
cancies at the front shall be organized
out Of the national guard reserve and
by voluntary enlistment.
IF for any reason" the order con-
tinues, there shall not be enough re-
servists or enough voluntary enlist
ments to organize or to keep the re-
serve battalions at prescribed
strength. a sufficient number of the
unorganized militia shall be drafted
by the president to maintain such bat
talon or lesser unit at the prescribed
strength"
The language follows closely that Of
the national defense act; in which the
unorganized militia is defined as in
cluding every able bodied male citi-
zen within the prescribed age limit of
those who have declared their inten-
ton Of becoming citizens.
The national guard regulations,
which will be amplified in great detail
later also strike at the problem of
dependent families OF soldiers which
has cost the government several mill
lions Of dollars already through the
border mobilization. Recruiting off,
GERS for the national guard are di-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
TRADES and LABOR
TO HOLD OPEN HOUSE
New Years Day VIII be Celebrated at
Sons of Norway Hali--Good
" Program. ....-

The Fargo Trades & Labor as
sembly will observe New Years day
in an appropriate manner at the Sons
of Norway hall on Monday.
A splendid program has been ar
ranged for the occasion which will be-
gin at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon and
this will be followed by a basket social
and n dance in the evening. This will
be an open house affair and ladies with
baskets will be admitted free.
~ The program in the afternoon in
cludes a number of good speakers, in
cluding Roy Fyles of The Co-opera-
tors Herald and Equity society and
Robert B. Blakemore, commissioner OF
water and sewers. Mr.. Blakemore is
expected to deliver an address along
the lines of municipal ownership of
public utilities, especially electric light
plants in which the assembly is es-
pecially interested at the present time.
Music will DE furnished by the
Orpheus Singing society.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Ellendale Normal.

In spite of vacation and stormy
weather some of the boys are keeping
up basketball practice in the armory.
The first game of the season will be
q tryout with the town team from
Kuhn, the same to be played on Fri
day. January s. at the armorY. In
the interclass basketball tournament
the Juniors were the victors. having
lost none of their games.
l.. r. Buxton, the deputy bank
examiner was at the school few
days in the vacation week to check
up the books and accounts of the in
stitution AS he did the checking here
in 1915, he was acquainted with the
books and the system.
AS December 20 was the anniver-
sary Of the birth of President Poin-
care of France. Ira Morgans as
the representative Of the American
| History classes gave a tribute to the
distinguished president, bringing out
| many strong points In the character
of this self-made man.
The Mechanic Arts Society recently
presented to the school two new VIC
trola records. These were heard with
ing at the chapel hour. One was a
song by Melba, the other Ca double
record) contains two splendid orches-
ira numbers, one of them being es-
pecially appropriate to this season oi
the year.
1t has been a difficult matter the
last few days to get the Ignite coal
cars through the storms, so the school
chimney is again pouring out a
| heavy, black smoke. The plan is just
to keep the buildings above freezing
but that has been mo simple task
when the thermometer shows dispo-
sition to hide at the lower end of the
scale.
On Friday, December %, the budget
committee constituted by the last leg
islature came to the school % Inspect
the institution and ..ts needs. The
party consisted OF Treadwell Twichell
the chairman of the appropriations
committee OF the senate of the last
| legislature Carl o. Jorgenson, the
state auditor, and l.. II. Crawford and
| Charles Brewer the president and
secretary of the state board oi
regents. They were all pleased with
the school and it's type of instruction
and were satisfied that the school is
asking for nothing but what it de-
serves.
1 For the holiday vacation several OF
the teachers of the N. I. are out oi
town. Prof. Combellick and his fam
| lily are at the old home at Gettysburg
is. d. Miss Tuttle is at her home in
/ Ohio, Miss Gibbens is at her home
lat Cando, Miss Brendemuhl at Fargo
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
SONS OF NORWAY HOLD
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Banquet and Program Of Local Lodge,
Celebrating Annual Event,
Largely Attended,

The annual Christmas festival of the
local lodge, Sons of Norway, held in
the Sons of Norway hall at 1880
o'clock last evening, was largely at
tended, 125 guests being served at the
banquet, composed entirely OF Scandi-
navian dishes.
An excellent program followed. Hon.
j. q. Halland officiating as toast
master, featuring addresses by Rev.
Tanner of Concordia college, who
spoke on Christmas Customs, and eX-
Senator II. II. Strom of Hillsboro.
Several selections by the Orpheus
Singing society, out in full force, a
violin piano duet by Miss Hendrick-
son and Mr.. Baerson. and piano selec-
tions by Mr. Hanson of Lisbon, were
we'll received.
The hall was tastily decorated in
Christmas symbols. and red carna-
tions. AT the close of the festival,
these flowers were sent to ST. Luke's
hospital for distribution among the
patients.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
Every Able Bodied Male
Liable for Military Service

rected to discourage the enlistment of
married men or those with others de-
pendent upon them. Such persons are
to be accepted only for reasons In the
pubic interest, men who wish to be-
come officers being the only class spe-
cifically excepted.
1t is provided in the regulations that
no officer of the guard hereafter shall
De recognized as such under the
defense act unless he shall have sub
Scfihed to an oath binding him to
obey the orders of the president and
OF the governor OF his state. Appoint
ments Will be made on recommeuda-
tlon TO the secretary of war from
governors or the commanding officers
OF state or territorial units Of the
guard, and after proper physical and
mental examination by boards of Of
hoers. Promotions will be handled in
the same way and any officer who
falls In the examination as to his pro-
fessional ability cannot come up for
re examination within a year.
AFTER three years active service or
when the organizations are disbanded.
national guard officers may pass into
the national guard reserve.
The reserve is to remain an I'm.
organized body in peace times except
for temporary purposes. It will be
composed of men who have served
three years in active organizations and
whose enlistment contracts will re-
qnire them to serve three more in the
reserve unless they prefer active serv-
ice. They will hold the same rank in
the reserve that they held at the time
of furlough from active service except
that when drafted into the federal
service they will report in the grade
Of private. ...-
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
NOTICE.
Annual Meeting of stockholders, Da-
kOta Trust COMPANY.

The annual meeting Of the stock
holders of the Dakota Trust Company
OF Fargo, North Dakota, will be held
at the office of the company, No. 20
Broadway, Tuesday, January 9th, 1917.
at 3 p. M, for the transaction Of any
and all business that may legally come
before said meeting. All stockholders
are requested TO govern themselves ac-
cordingly. The polls for the election Of
three directors will be open from a.
M to p. m. at the office OF the. COM
pany
Signed. b. " MOORE.
Secretary.
(Dec. 80, 191G-Jan s. 1919
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30

tional convention, common custom
provides that the legislature shall
make the call; designate the number
of convention members, fix their
qualifications, provide for the election
of delegates and fix the time for con-
vening.
There is, however, no provision in
| the present constitution of the state,
and there is no provision by statute,
for the calling of q constitutional con-
vention.
Legislature Supreme.
! Supporters of the theory that the
Legislature is absolutely supreme, and
who hold that the legislature is en-
powered to proceed. if it will, with
the plan of constituting itself con-
stitutional convention, point to the
fact that the constitution does not re-
strict the assemblymen from so do
ing.
On the other hand, opposition to
the legislative constitutional conven-
tion, points to the general custom in
the United States, to the practice
that has been prevalent throughout
the history of the nation, under which
the legislatures call the constitutional
convention, delegates to which are
elected by the people. The constitu-
ton, of course, would be submitted to
q vote by the convention, and it's rati-
f1cation at the pools would be reQuir-
ed.
In the membership of the approach
ing Legislative assembly are numerous
members who have previously COM
mitted themselves to the proposed
calling of a constitutional convention.
The league forces are relying upon
their support at this time, though
such support isn't likely to be forth
coming except on an elective delegate
convention.
Members who have expressed them
selves on the legislative convention
theory. hold up the objection of elect
| ing themselves to an Office as one Of
the most serious drawbacks to the
| plan.
, Prohibition Question Not Considered.
AS for the prohibition question, the
not fear the reopening Of the question
by the calling of a constitutional con-
Vention. They hold that a convention
would not subject its work to the pos
sibility of rejection by Incorporating
a license provision, even if it was
possible to elect a convention that
favored the liquor business-and they
do not see the slightest possibility of
such condition being created.
On the other hand, the element that
has previously looked upon the con-
stitutional convention idea as one
that might be productive of a license
clause has long since abandoned
it's hope that North Dakota will
ever leave the column of dry states.
and they would hardly be Influenced
by the liquor question in supporting
or opposing the convention plan.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1916-12-30
HUNT RABBITS
TO KNOCK H.C. /.
(By Associated Press,l

Amarillo. Texas, Dec, 80. - Belated
reports from the All-Pan Handle of
Texas Jack Rabbit drive, held in
united effort to reduce the cost of
meat, indicate that not less than 10000
jack rabbits have been killed in the
various drives.
Hereford, Texas, reported 1000 rab-
bits killed and sold to Galveston
brokerage concern for shipment to
New York all dressed; st. Francis re-
ported 500 killed and one drive out OF
several in Swisher county reports 750
killed. The hunts will continue, and
become Il regular feature Of market
meat sales from this territory.
Market prices quoted here last night
for dressed jack-rabbits were 11h
cents a pound. ..- - -