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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
Helm Wanted

Little Grace did not like to be kiss
ed hut was everlastingly pestered by
her grown-up admirers; After a
days visiting through the tow ana
a day of being kissed she returned
home tired out. When her motner
put her to bed the child refused to
receive the accustomed goodnight KISS.
After the mother had asked, threat
ened and pleaded for that goodnight
kiss little Grace, in disgust, said,
Daddy, for the love o heaven give
this woman a kiss"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
HOVIND-MOE

Oscar Hovind, formerly of Willis
ton and now a member Of the Valley
County Abstract Company of Glas-
gov, and Miss Opal Moe, were mar
ried at Chetek, Wisconsin Christmas
day. The bride is sister of Mrs.
M. H. Aaen of this city and Mrs. o.
N Stenehjem of Arnegard. Mr.. and
Mrs. G. A. and O. N. Stenehjem Of
Arnegard went to Chetek to attend
the wedding,
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
North Dakota Guard
Not Ready to Move

It is now stated that nothing def
mite is known of the time when me
North Dakota National Guard, which
has been doing police duty on the
border for the last seven months,
will be mustered out of the :,ervIce
and allowed to return home. .
It has been designated as one OF
the regiments to be sent home, but
bevord that there is no informatl On.
The time for departure Of the. North
Dalcta regiment from Mercedes mas
not yet been fixed. It is believed IT
will be February before the men OF
the companies reach home.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
II POstmasters
For North Dakota

Seventeen North Dakota postoffice
appointments, made during the re-
cent congressional recess, have beer
confirmed by the United States sen
ate. as follows:
Elizabeth I. Connolly, Hurdsfield.
Sydney w. Douglas, Perbina.
Joseph C. Evans, Reulah.
Bessie G. George, Van Hook.
]. J. Hees. Sentinel Butte.
Theodore F. Hueton, Deering:
Thomas ]. Kavanaugh, Carpio.
Joseph N. Nelson. 1nkster.
Grace Norred. Killdeer.
Archibald J. Palmer. Halliday.
Kathryn Savage, Rraddock.
John A. Schieb. Kensal.
Wendell D. Smith, Forbes.
Frank A. Shearer, DaZey.
William Stewart, Dogden.
Max H. Strehlow, Kindred.
John C. Zeller, Watford City.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
From Berlin

) Rerlin. bv wireless to Sayvllle, Lee.
26.-The text of Germany's answer
tn President Wilson's note was trans
mitted today by James w. Gerard
the American ambassador.
The answer which also contains the
reply of Austria Hungary, Bulgaria
and Turkey, says:
"The high-minded suggestions made
nv the president of the United states
ii America in order to create basis
for the establishment of a lasting
neaca have been received and corsld-
cred bv the imperial government IN
the friendly spirit which was eX-
nressed in the presidents communl-
cation.
"The president points out that
which he has at heart and leaves open
the choice of road.
ITO the imperial government an
immediate exchange of views seems
to be the most appropriate road IN
order to reach the desired result.
at begs, therefore, in the sense
of the declaration made on Septem-
Der II which offered hand for peace
negotiations to propose an lmmedl-
ate conference of delegates OF the
belligerents, at neutral place. -
"The imperial government also IS
Of the opinion that the great work OF
preventing further wars can be be.
gun only after the end of the present
Struggle of nations"
Russian View
Petrograd, Dec. 24.-(Via London.
Dec. 26.)-Freely discussing tie
Forthcoming reply to the peace pro-
posals, the Rech says:
"The official reply cannot state
that the entente allies aim to bring
the Turkish empire to an end in or
der to remove forever German aims
Of world dominion, or that the allies
will demand reorganization Of Aus
tria-Hungary in order to make i'm
possible the fulfillment Of German
IDEAS regarding central Europe,
which form the first step OF their
progress for world power. Diplomacy
cannot suggest these terms until the
aIlies have laid the firm foundation
Tor success Of their present military
tasks. But by saying less diplomacy
would acknowledge result Of the
var unsuccessful for the allies.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
time FOR PEACE
HAS NOT ARRIVED
ALLIES SAY STRUGGLE FOR HU-
NAN RIGHTS MUST BE CAR
RIED TO SUCCESS
Exnect SeveTest Test For England
and France Will Come Next
SpriuR-German Position

Paris, Dec. 26.-In addresses at the
National Congress Of the French So
eialist party, Sir Arthur Henderson,
the British cabinet minister, and G.
H. Roberts, member Of the British
narliament, both affirmed, amidst en-
fhusiastic cheers, that the war must
be fought out until full guarantees
Mad been obtained for q lasting peace.
an nv opinion" Mr.. Henderson
said. "if France and ourselves were
tn enter into negotiations under ex-
istinp conditions we should be nations
in bondage. Nothing less than that
is the price our enemies would exact
for peace today"
Emile Vandervolde, the Belgian So
eialist leader, said:
"Our comrades who have remain
ed in invaded Belgium endured Ger
man dominion with admirable firm
ness. Nothing but encouragemenit
reaches US from them. 50 that IL
vould seem that the persons most
hostile to war are those farthest from
it,
In his speech, Mr.. Henderson said
an my opinion, we have nov
reached the most dangerous and DIFF
fcult period of the war. During the
next few months the democracles OF
England and France are going to oc
tested as never before. Do not mis-
understand me. I do not mean that
The stress and strain of fighting IN
the field will be more severe. al
though ! do not ignore such a pos
sibility. But the danger IS OF en-
tirely different character
"Our stupendous losses, our uopre-
cedented sacrifices, our horror OF war;
our love of peace, may lead us 10
mortgage the future. With such aW-
ful experiences we are apt to forget
4i,e great moral, eternal principles
and ideals for which we entered the
struggle. We are not only hghtlng
: negative action against material
forces which are highly organized,
: but we are engaged in a great spirit
nal conflict upon the results OF which
depend all our great ideals. If we en-
ter into negotiations now we do so
when Germany is not repentant TOR
her wrong doings and is glorl1ylng
IN the success of her military efforts,
in fact. in the victory Of German I'M
perialism.
..:-.he choice today is between an
4:.s,> peace, with years OF fear
un11Ime1 un1 ,,; :, .onths of suffering, and
a lasting peace. - h~,,+., tho
1--WE hate war. It - 'ruia1 With we we
neration Of everything fer event
Stand. Therefore, we must PA
its recurrence 50 far as in our ?owe.fi =
W. W. desire to see the democracies Of
the world free to progress to tne;r
h;ohest ideals. To accomplish TINS
We must stand together tor the de-
strnction Of militarism, the vindiea-
ton Of national right and liberty; me
punishment of national wrong. Ee
the nations large or small, they must
be Free" y
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
&c. LOWE SLATED FOR
SUPREME COURT tLElt'

Information from Bismarck indi-
Gates that John C. Lowe, Of s1inot,
court stenographer of the Eighth
.Judicial district, will be appointed
clerk of the state supreme court when
that body reorganizes after the first
Of the year. While the information
is not authoritive, it is said his ap-
pointment has been agreed upon by
both the old and the new members
of the court.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28

Twice within forty-eight hours
Plentywood was menaced by fire the
early part of last week, but thanks
tn the prompt response of the volun-
eer fire department and their heroic
efforts, the flames were confined to
the building where they originated
and the property loss kept down.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Brownson cele-
brated the eighteenth anniversary of
their marriage Wednesday evening
at their pleasant home on First Ave:
nue. westl A small company OF
friends and relatives enjoyed a de-
ightful evening that was devoted to
whist and a general social good time:
Delicious refreshments were served
at 12 o'clock.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28

Miss Bertha Lent left last v.ek for
Devon where she will SPEND several
days visiting her aunt, Mrs. Lent.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
Have Won One Like Him:

Have You One Like Him:
"Sone of the big trees Of Califor-
MIA are 400 feet high, have read,
"One of those trees would prob
ablv hold all my kid wants for
Christmas"
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28

Total - -. ...$4O5, ,139 OF 41.2 p. c.
1Note-It is estimated that at least
half of the loss occasioned by cleo
tricity, sparks from fires, and sPon-
taneous combustion was preventable,
and that all the other causes had some
degree of preventability.)
Unknown Causes
probably largely
preventable :. -.$247,650 or 25.3 p. c.
North Dakota makes an interesting
comparison with the neighboring
States of South Dakota and Mime
sofa in the various causes cited.
Strictly Preventable Causes
N. D, S. D. MINI.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
1872 p. c. 28.6p.c $50 p.
Partly Preventable Causes
Unknown

41.2 c. 54.4 p. c. 36.2 p. c.
Unknown ..25.3 p. c. 17.2 p. c. 1873 p. c.
"These figures teach their own les
sons. The only way to make North
Dakota really safe is to secure the
CONTINUED on page u
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28
WASTE. FROM FIRE
ENORMOUS IN 1915
HIGH PER CENT OF PREVENT
ARLE LOSSES PROVES NEED
OF SAFETY FIRST

Figures to prove that at least one
half Of the fire losses in the state last
wear could have been prevented. and
were therefore pure waste, gives rise
to the question as to whether prop
erty owners and the general public
are. right now at the most dangerous
season, exercising tie ordinary pre-
caution against fires that goes with
the policy of safety first.
OF all fires in North Dakota dur
ing 1915, 1922 were wholly prevent
able. and 41.2 per cent were partly
nreyentable, while 25.S per cent Of
fires had their origin in unknown
causes.
Compared with South Dakota.
which had 2s.6 per cent wholly pre-.
ventable fires, and 51.4 per cent par
italy preventable fires, and with MIN
nesota, which had 25 per cent wholly
preventable fires, and 36.2 per cent
partially preventable fires. it is found
that the North Dakota situation -
about the same as in the nelghoorlng
states.
The percentages are worked out by
the actual bureau of the natlona!
board of fire underwriters, copies OF
the statement prepared by the bureau
being received in Fargo today:
Total fire losses in North Dakota
from wholly preventable fires were
s324,44S; the losses from partially
preventable fires was S405, ,139, while
the loss from unexplained fires was
$247 $50.
"Strictly preventable" fires and the
losses follow:
Strictly Preventable Causes
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1916-12-28

Total -. 80. 1924, ,488 or 1872 p. c.
(Note-In each of the above cases,
preliminary inspection would have
shown the element of danger, which
then might have been easily RENE
died.)
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
F AS Y
PAY MENTS
Window Shades

Your most important point
in starting your house is in the
quality Of window shades We
sell the BREMEN quality in all
colors-thc best is none too
good for YOU the quality re-
mains long after the price is
forgotten Let us figure on
your shades.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
Vacuum Sweepers
$j9j-Gt iRi>TLED-Sj9j

lNi. '. the llusrn Vacuum Sweeper
viii, Adjustable brush feature Heavy
rubber 'irr wheels \rN devise fpr
"puu. lin hl, . bellows mrhiuc
Guaranteed NjgJ.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
LINOLEUMS

Printed Linolcum, e. wide three
patterns, 60c square yard.
; patterns 6 feet wide ....... G5c
10 patterns - feet wide ........7 70c
10 patterns & feet wide .........7 75c
10 patterns - feet wide .......,. SOC
Inlaid Iinoleum, five good patterns,
regular $l.25 at $lO0 square yard.
Several fine new patterns suitable
for white kitchen or bath room at
Sl25, $l3O and Sl.35 square yard.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
Wool and Fibre Rugs $3.50

y splendid patterns Of Wool and Fiber
Rugs This is Rug we have sold hundreds
of without having complaint We recommend
them very highly as a $1,000 Rug. June Spe
-, "a D,;o
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
Waterproof Rugs
" aterprOOi

Waterproof
Rauaun Fiber kug- Tor bedroom,
dining rooms porohc. Water du'- MOI
hurt this rug NJ a,l aud 20 mu-'
scryiccahlc rug for rpom that s"'
hard wear
Five Patterns Only
9Ni9 Siie-Rcgular $3.50 AT .. $3.50
,lO.GSiIe-Krgular SlQ1j AT $3.50
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
Hall and Stair CARPET

Han and stair carpet 10 match - inches
wide G""d quality Brussel Light culors
Ward 1jc
Nice quality Velvet. number ~ good new
patterns small figures. combination cour-
Yard sl2j.
Extra hcHvy Velvet. yard $50
3bin"i Il Super Fiber Carpet Plain green
mplllr effect Splendid fur service lnrl soc
.. inch lI Super Fiber stair Carpet Red
green md tan colors Yard 35c.
Same CARPET ~ inches Wide ijc
These prices Include ayiug tie carpet
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09
d BASS JUNE ECONOMY STORE BARGAINS
NOVtIlIlgS-NIIedPeI IIeTe
Low Prices on Porch Rugs

Standard makes Of Porch Rugs, such as
CreX, Waite Willow and DeItoX in broken as
sortments CoIors Of green or brown, plair
or stenciIcd borders.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-09

9xl2 StenciIed, regular $1,000, at $500
9xl2 Plain, green or blue, reg. $3.50 $6.75
8xl0 Stencied, regular $7.75, at $6.65
6x9 Stenciled, regular $500, at $3.75
4.f 7.6 Stencied, regular $3.50, at $225
36x72 Stenciled, regular $L85, at $l1O
27x54 Stenciled, regular $l25, at 75c
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
LIST OF CRIPPLES AT HARVARD GETS
 4 NEW MEMBERS

Cambridge, Oct. 23.-Harvard's in- jury list has been increased by four since Saturdays game with the Massa- chusetts Aggies, although Trainer Donovan expects every one of the new members. to found to for the Cornell Set-to.
 ''Tubbyy Clark, who was only dis charged by the doctors a few short days ago, got a bad crack on the ankle and despite the apparent optim- ism of the Crimson trainer Clark may have to forego a matinee with the Cornellians.
 One man whose condition is sorely puzzling the coaches is Nose Taylor, the big tackle. Taylor is kept bard at work daily on simple exercises, but has not convinced Donovan that he can play without reinjuring his strain ed back It now Hooks as if the big tackle will not get into the lineup until the Princeton game.
 The players Of the first and second squads were forced to cancel all week. end visits that they had arranged, on account of the restrictions imposed by the infantile paralysis quarantine. By these restrictions the members of the squads are forbidden to leave the im- mediate vicinity of Harvard square under penalty of expulsion, or at least of being put on probation for one year.
 Edwin Ginn, the substitute player. whose illness at the Stillman Infirm- ary led to the quarantining of the squads, was said last night to be in better condition.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
UNIONS TO HOLD SPECIAL GATHERINGS TO CONSIDER
 ISSUES OF THE CAMPAIGN

Record of President Unprecedented Says American Fed eration of Labor in Calling Meetings Wage Farmers Cannot Afford to Lose Their Right and Opportunities By Inactivity.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
4 B0ER FIRST INTRODUCED HEAD
 GEAR TO KAFF|RS
Andries de Villiers Started Africans Wearing Straw
 and Derby Hats.

It was a Boer. Andries de Villiers by name. who introduced head cover ings to the South African natives.
 Andries was a man of ideas, and when one morning many years ago he saw in Port Elizabeth 8 consignment of damaged hats offered for sale for a mere song he bought them on specu- lation.
 The hats were principally of the straw and derby variety. Andries loaded them into his wagon and start ed for Kaffirland, where hats were totally unknown. When he arrived in Tembuland he unloaded the stock, opened the kegs of liquor, without which no. trade could be done in those days, and started business.
 The natives did not take kindly to the headgear. They wanted blankets and beads and looking glasses and grog. They fefused to have anything to do with hats and would not buy them no matter how low the price.
 Then another of the bright ideas for which he was famous occurred to An dries. He refused to sell anything un- less a hat was purchased also.
 When a Kaffir buys anything he is going to make use of it, and the un- fortunate Kaffirs therefore donned the headgear and returned to their kralls. Fashion rules the world. It is the same in Africa as elsewhere, and when the stay at homes saw their relatives and friends wearing this strange covering their desire to do the same was excited, and they paid Andries a visit, and Ile unloaded the remainder of his stock on them at a price which brought him a large profit on the original investment.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
Passing of Cree Is
 Regretted By Rooters
 Of New York Yankees

Among the diamond veterans mus tered out of active service this year was ol' Frank Cree, the little outfield- CT who was the last of the relics of the Stallings, Chase. Wolverton and Chance regimes in Yankeedom. "Bir- dfe," as we all knew him, was born in Pittsburg thirty-f0tfr years ago today, Oct. 23, 1882, and debutted into the pastime professionally with Williams bort, in the Tri-State, back in 1903. Before the close of the season he was bought by Frank Farrell. and he be- came a Yankee regular right from the jump. N
 Birdie" batted .348 in 1911 and played great ball up to the time he broke an arm in 1912. The following year, when Frank Chance took hold of the Yanks, Cree was below his us- uaw form, and the Peerless Leader called him down. Cree didn't like Chanpeis choice ,of language, and .re,1
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23

not contrary to any law of the United States.
 1. The American seamen, the last group of workers who. could under law be compelled to perform compul- sorry service, have been made free men and given the right to quit their shlps when in safe harbors.
 Alter many years of effort a child labor law has been secured. due di- rectly to the influence and interven- ton of President Wilson. \ The law IS fundamental, for it protects the chlldren-the future citizens of the country-and secures for them an op- portunity to develop into manhood and womanhood without being stunt ed and dwarfed in mind and body by work unsuited to their development and strength.
 Due to the initiative of President Wilson, the congress extended the United States eight-hour law to in- clude the workmen engaged in the operation of the railroad train ser vice of the country and a great na- tional strike was thus averted.
 It is impossible to give the full list Of remedial and protective legislation that carries it's beneficent influences into the homes of millions of Amer 1ca's workers. We can only refer to that change in the spirit of the na- tion that is of more consequence than statutory enactment, with broad CT appreciation of the rights of hu- manity and the value of the human relationships necessary in the co-or- dination which is the basis for indus try and commerce. It is as if the na- tional thought and the national spirit had been humanized and had be- come more sensitive not only to in- justice but to the rights and op- portunities that ought to be accord ed to all human beings. The issue is clear-cut.
 On November 7th-election day-a decision will be made which will de- termine the future development of our country and the spirit of our na- tional life for years to come.
 As representatives of the organized labor movement, which is the militant protective organization of all the workers and which stands primarily for human rights. WE URGE THAT THE ISSUES BE CONSIDERED AT A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEET ING HELD BY YOUR ORGANIZA- TION.
 The meeting should be.a general one, and, if necessary, called special ly for the purpose of seeing that those who have so much at stake should go to the polls to protect their interests.
 There is no doubt that the inter- ests of Wall street and their satellites all over the country are and will con- tinue their activity to retain the spe- cial privileges and power that they they have secretively and corruptly stolen from the people.
 While property must be protected and respected, man-men, women and children, human beings-must have the first consideration.
 Wage-earners cannot afford to lose their rights and opportunities negligence and inaction
 Meet, discuss the great issues to be decided on election day, November. 7th, Napd then go to, the polls, cast your Vote as your conscience directs for Labor justice, freedom and hu- 
 Fraternally yours,
 SAMUEL GOMPERS
 President, A. F. of L. /N JAS. O'CONNELL,
 Vice-President, A. F. of l..
 FRANK. MORRISON,
 Secretary, A. F. of l.. Labor Representation Committee,
 American Federation of Labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
LOSS OF APPETITE,
 LOSS OF WEIGHT,
 SLEEPLESSNES, ETC.

are all overcome by Recupertabs, they are made after the formula of Dr. AL bert Robin, the famous French physi- clan, and are being used very largely in Paris and other European capitals.
 When taken for a short while they will give positive relief in all cases of nervous exhaustion, mental depression. lack of vitality. general debility. ane- mia, etc.
 The Glycerophosphates of which Recupertabs are composed, contain the element necessary to overcome these conditions. They are now being prescribed and recommended by many physicians in this and foreign coun- tries as the best, quickest and surest nerve and blood tonic that they know of.
 Recupertabs are for sale at all drug stores at soc and $1.00 per package or will be sent direct upon receipt of price.
 Curts Chemical Co.,, No. 414 West 23rd St., New York. Distributed in Bridgeport and vicinity by J. D. Harti- gan, No. 81 Fairfield Avenue.-Adv. RI '6
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS

Coughing weakens the lungs, tears the fine throat lining and produces a strain on the entire body. The more you cough the weaker you get, the lungs are robbed of their blood supply and fall a prey to germs. You can pro- tect your lungs by taking Leonardi's g Cough Syrup (CreosotedD. It cuts and raises the phlegm without straining the body, makes breathing easy, opens up clogged throats and nostrils and has a healing and soothing action through it's antiseptic power. Fine for coughs, colds, grippe, bronchitis. whooping cough and croup-25c. Hindle's Drug Stores, 9S7 Main St. and 909 Main St.-Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23

The first worlds series commenc- ed thirty-two years ago today, the Providence Nationals taking three straight games from the New York Metropo1itans, winners of the old American Association bunting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23
Young Rector Wins
 From Frankie White

Philadelphia. Oct. 23.-Before a crowded house at the National A. c. here Saturday night Young Rector of Jersey City and Frankie White of Phil adelphia furnished one of the greatest fights seen at this club in years. White held Rector even for three rounds, but in the latter three Rector forged to an easy win and at the final bell White was all in. Rector was immediately matched to box Eddie Morgan of Eng land at the same club/
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-10-23

Fire destroyed the third floor of the nine-story loft building at Nos. 12 and IA West 18th street, coupled by the suit and cloak manufacturing firm of Smith &. Siefrert. at a loss of $1O,000.