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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
.LADD APPOINTED
A. C. PRESIDENT
Succeeds Pres. Worst as Head
Of Agricultural College.

Fargo, Feb. 29.-Dr. E. F. Ladd,
for more than a quarter of century
on the faculty of the North Dakota
Agricultural college, was elected
president by the board of regents late
yesterday afternoon.
After several days investigation
of the difficulties and troubles at the
college, the board removed DR.. J. H.
Worst from the presidency and i'm
mediately elected Dr.. Ladd. He ac-
cepted the position and entered at
once upon his duties and is in full
authority.
Apart from his national fame and
the remarkable record he has made
as head of the state pure food COM
mission, DR.. Ladd is a capable execu-
tive and his long connection with the
college insures intelligent and able
discharge of the duties of the posi-
tion.
President Worst claims that he
has been vindicated in all his conten-
tions by the appointment of DR..
Ladd.
The trouble originated two years
ago when the former board of trus-
tees at the Agricultural college took
over the Better Farming association.
electing Thomas Cooper, director,
responsible only to the board. The
administrative power of Cooper be-
came coordinate with that of Presi-
dent Worst and conflict Immediate
ly arose from the dual authority.
Later, during the absence of Presi-
dent Worst, he was ousted as the
administrative head, DR.. Ladd being
appointed to succeed him. However,
the board rescinded their action and
Worst was reinstated.
Backed by the law, President
Worst demanded that the board
make him administrative head of the
institution and the board of regents
elected him president emeritus
which honor" Worst refused to ac-
cept. The matter was given an air.
ing, the student oiffcfdf organ attack:
ing the board of regents and the Bet
ter Farming association.
Now the boar dabolishes the dual
Now the board abolishes the dual
responsible head Of the Agricultural
college.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
HORSE RIDES 35 MILES
ON CAKE OF ICE AFTER
OTHERS ARE DROWNED

Dickinson, Feb. 29.-Owing to the
rapidly rising water in the Yellow
stone river in Mineana, 80 head of
horses were caught on semi-island
by the flood and all perished with the
exception of one, which in some un-
accountable manner climbed onto a
cake of ice, on which he floated for
two days and two nights, until fin
ally rescued at Glendive, after a
journey over the turbulent Yellow
stone for 35 miles. The horse was
watched by people on the shore dur
ing the greater part of the journey
but was past all aid until the block
of ice was whirled onto the flooded
flats at Glendive. Several pictures
were taken of the unusual river pas
senger while passing underneath the
bridge at Glendive. The animal
stood up during the entire journey
and seemed to brace its legs each
time the ice cake was Jared by
striking against other ice blocks.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
KAISER STRIKING
FOR BIG VICTORY

London, Feb. 29-With all the re-
sources at his command the kaiser is
now striking for an immediate and
overwhelming German victory, planned
to end the world war
The German onslaught directed
against Verdun is but the prelude to
grand assault by the Germans alons
the whole Western front, the most
tremendous offensive movement the
world has even seen.
Prince Henry of Prussia has taken
over high command in the GermaD
navy preliminary to the beginning oS
a new submarine campaign against
armed merchantmen.
London is tense with excitement,
awaiting for news that the German
feet is coming out to give battle in
the North sea or the signals warninD
Of the approach Of . great ZsppeliD
feet.
Four miles from Verdun the great
est artillery and infantry battle per
haps in the history Of the world is b.
ing waged over tho ruins Of Fort
Douaumont. The position has changed
hands time and again since tho Bran
denburgers stormed the shell-wrecked
pile Of debris Friday after the most
terrific connonading of the whole Yer
dun assault.
Twelve miles to the south Of Douau.
mont the French are projecting .
great flame of artillery nre across
Talu ridge md the approach to the
slopes Of the Pepper heights, barring
the German advance on Verdun.
From Louvement to the northeast,
and Samogneux to the north, the great
German and Austrian field pieces are
hurting tons OF explosive shells int
the armored slopes OF Pepper heights
in an attempt to blast away the whole
ridge, leaving the road open through
Bras to Verdun.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
MEETING NATIONAL
PARKS HIGHWAY ASSOCIATION

The first annual meeting Of the
National Parks Highway association
Red Trail--will he held in Fargo
on Tuesday, March IA, beginning at
10 am. in the rooms Of the Com
mercial club.
The following business will be
transacted:
Routine business; election Of Off
GERS; spring road work; publicity
work; arrangements for dedication
Of Medora bridge; financial outlook
of the association.
This meeting of the Red Trail will
be open to all contributors to the
association and the bridge fund. 1t
will be preceded by the Federation
Of Insurance on Monday, March 13,
and the Jefferson Highway on We'd
nesday, March IS.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
\. D. DEMOCRATS FILE
NOMINATING PETITIONS
Split Over Preparedness Fight for
National Committeeman.

Bismarck, Feb. 27.-John Gam.
mons, deputy United States marshal
was in the capital city yesterday and
filed the names of Woodrow Wilson
for president and H. H. Perry of Ell.
lendale for national committeeman
for the democratic nomination at the
primaries, March FL.
The Doyle-Duis faction will make
a fight on Bruegger, the present com.
mitteeman, in favor of Perry. Brueg:
ger represents the Bryan faction in
the national party, while Perry sup.
ports the administration policy, and
preparedness program. 1t is gener-
ally understood that the Bruegger.
Macarthur wing of the state party is
opposed to the Wilson administra.
ton and will fight preparedness.
Presidential Electors.
David J. German, Grand Forks.
George A. Gilmore, Williston.
John Mahon, Langdon.
John A. Wright, Casselton.
Charles Simon,, New England.
Delegates to National Convention.
VIM. E. Purcell, Wahpeton.
Tobias D. Casey, Dickinson.
w. E. Byerly, Velva.
w. P. Porterfield, Fargo.
John L. Cashel, Grafton.
]. Nelson Kelley, Grand Forks.
Halvor L. Halvorson, Minot.
Joseph Cleary, Williston.
VIM. F. Robinson, Rolette.
F. O. Hellstrom, Bismarck.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
RURAL MAIL CARRIERS
WILL MEET AT JAMESTOWN

Secretary Haas of the jamestown
Commercial club has received advice
from the secretary of the North Da-
tion that the association will meet at
jamestown May 80 and 81. There
are GOO rural mail carriers in the
state and a large percentage attend
the annual convention. r. E. Turn
bull of Fessenden is president of the
association; J. H. Prom, Hankinson.
vice-president, and O. A. Vangsness.
Kindred, secretary-treasurer. There
will be addresses, auto rides and a
complete program.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
UNCLE JOE LOSES FIGHT
House Passes Postoffice Bill Appro.
prlatlns $321, ,ooo,ooo

Washington, March 1.-Winning in
a fight led by Representative Cannon
of Illinois the house majority passed
the postoffice appropriation bill.
The provision which Representa-
tive Cannon opposed most bitterly is
that substituting space basis for the
present weight system of paying rail
roads for carrying mails and prohib
iting any increase in the present limit
Of fifty pounds on parcels post pack
ages. The space payment plan has
long been opposed by the railroads.
The bill appropriates 1921 100000.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
GRAIN DEALERS AT
GRAND FORKS.

Grand orks, Feb. 29.-Between
800 and 400 elevator men of the
state are in Grand Forks today for
the opening session of the annual
convention of the North Dakota
Farmers Grain Dealers association
The business of the convention was
placed under way this afternoon.
Matters relating to the co-opera-
tive handling of grain and the fea-
lures today included the usual well
come addresses, response, announce
ment of committees, coupled with an
address by Frank L. McVey, presi-
dent of the University of North Da-
kota; P. E. Knudson of Eckelson, N.
D., and NJ. c. Gaulke of Thompson.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
BRYAN TO SUPPORT WILSON

Nebraska State Democratic Chairman
Makes Authoritative Statement.
Washington, March 1.-Former Sec
retary Of State Bryan is for President
Wilson's denomination.
Bryan probably will be one of a
solid Wilson delegation from Nebras
ka to the st. Louis convention.
In the st. Louis platform he will not
attempt to inject planks either or
preparedness or on the administra
tion's diplomatic policy which would
repudiate President Wilson's policy.
These authoritative statements were
made by Judge w. H. Thompson
Democratic state chairman of Nebras
ka. He has just come from Miami
Fla, where he had an extended visit
with Bryan.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
Edwards to Be Freed.

Chicago, March 1.-The Mann act
case against William Rufus Edwards,
wealthy lumDcrman OF ST. Paul, will
be nol!e pressed by the federal de-
partment of justice. Information was
received from Washington that Attor-
ney General Gregory will instruct
United States District Attorney
Charles F. Cline to abandon the Ed.
wards case when it is called for trial
March Z.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
CHERNOs SENTENCE Is YEARS

CHERNOS SENTENCE Is YEARS.
Fargo, Feb. 29.-Nick Chernos
was today sentenced to rs years in
states prison for the murder of
George Rittle, a farmer residing near
here. Chernos was convicted of Sec
ond degree murder, the jury being
out all night.
@ Rittle was shot down in cold blood
without warning. The prosecution at
tempted to establish family troubles
as the motive, while the defense
pleaded insanity.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
LADD BECOMES PRESIDENT
Succeeds II. Worst 40 Agricultural
College Head.

Fargo, N. D., March DIR. E. F.
Ladd, for more than a quarter of a
century connected with the North Da-
kota Agricultural college, was chosen
head Of the institution by the state
board Of regents to succeed President
John H. Worst, deposed.
The appointment comes as q climax
to two years Of wrangling regarding
q conflict of administrative authority
ut tho school.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
Germans Five Miles
From verdun.
GAIN IN THE CHAMPAGNE
Enter French Trenches by Suc-
Cesstu| Surprise Attack.

Berlin, Feb. 29-Attempts by the
French to retake the fortress OF
Douaumont have not only failed, but
the German advance on Verdun con.
ports from the front. In rapid success
sion LouvemOnt, Champneuville, Cote
de Talou and Hardaumont have been
stormed and the Germans, with $1,000
French prisoners in their hands. now
stand less than five miles from the
center of Verdun.
Paris, Feb. 29.-German troops, by a
surprise attack, have been successful
In entering certain advanced French
trenches near the Navarian farm, in
the Champagne district.
So far as the French official report
shows the French lines in the imme-
diate vicinity of Verdun are holding
firm. The German attack is develop
ing along the front to the east and
southeast.
At Fort Douaumont, where the fight
ing has been heaviest, the situation
is unchanged. The fortress itself ap
parently still is held by the Germans.
In the village Of Douaumont, few
hundred yards from the fort, there
was furious struggle. The war o.
fee announces that German attempts
to capture the village resulted in fail.
ure.
Southeast Of Vcrdun, over the line
bending south to St Mihiel, the Ger
mans are pressing the attack Tho
French statement reports futile GeI.
man attack against Mandculles, ten.
miles southeast Of Verd!n, which may
indicate an advance in that quarter
although the precise location Of the
front in this section has NJ. been
made known.
In the Woevre district the Germans
assumed an attitude of greater ac-
tivity. The railroad station at Elk.
after having changed hands several
times, finally remains in possession
Of the French.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
ELLENDALE RECORD
PLANT DESTROYED

Glendale, N. D., Feb. 24.-Fire
started in the rear of the office of the
Glendale Record, destroying the Of
flee with it's contents, and also a
rooming house on the second floor.
The total loss was $4,000.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
Two Coasters Killed,

Pittsburg, March LIN coasting
accident near Natrona Louis Cogley,
eight years old, and Walter Barger.
stock, fourteen years old, were killed
and Connor Cogley, sixteen years old,
a brother Of Louis, Is in a critical con.
dition with q fractured skull. The
sled on which the boys were riding
collided with an automobile
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
SCOUTS MAKE DARING RAID
Petrosrad Also Reports Lively Can.
non and Rifle Firing.

Petrograd, March 1.-The official
statement from general headquarters
follows:
"A lively artillery and rife duel oc.
Cured in the Riga region. The &C.
tivity of our artillery is reported to
have been successful.
"Our scouts carried out daring
raid near Zade, southeast of Fried.
richstadt. Without firing shot they
attacked some German posts and bay.
onetted numerous Germans"
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
WAS COMPANION OF
BANDIT SLAYER.

Darlington, Feb. 29.-Frank Davis,
the bandit killed by Chief of Police
Nelson of Darlington last October,
was companion of Sam Bezenko in
the theft of "a head of cattle near
this city last fall. Bezenko, in q
signed confession, duplicates the
dead man.
Bezenko, who will plead guilty,
recognized his companion in the cat
tie raid from q photograph. He had
previously admitted that compan-
ion aided him in the theft, but had
declined to give the mans name.
Bezenko was brought to Darlington
to face the charge just after he had
served a term in the South Dakota
state prison at Sioux Falls.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
Powder Plant Guarded.

Ashland, Wis, March 1.-Oficials
Of the Dupont Powder company have
strengthened the guard around the
plant at Barkdale. Wis.,, and made
other preparations to fight any attempt
to blow up the works. Letters have
been received threatening that the
plant will be blown up.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
CUTHBERT CONGRESS-
IONAL CANDIDATE.

Devils Lake, Feb. 29.-F. T. Cuth-
bert of Devils Lake will oppose H. T..
Helgesen for the Republican nomina-
tion for congress from the. first dis
trict.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
CAssELTON BANK WILL REOPEN.

CASSELTON BANK WILL REOPEN.
Casselton, Feb. 29.-Federal ap-
proval of the plans of reorganizing
the First National bank of Casselton
was gained by c. H. Anheier, of Far
go, and M. E. Straus, president of
the bank, during their visit to WASH
ington the latter part of last week.
When the bank is reopened, and
there no longer appears any doubt on
that score, about 100000 in de-
people of Casselton.
The bank was closed some time
ago through the alleged embezzle-
ments of the Kittles, officers of the
bank over period of many years.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
MunItlons ehlp pamaoed.

New York, March 1.-Fire seriously
damaged the Eurymachos. Russian
ship with munitions Of war which was
about to sail for Vladivostok. The
cause 10 unknown.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1916-03-02
SHARP NOTE TO PORTUGAL
Berlin Vigorously Protests Against
Seizure Of Vessels.

Berlin, March 1.-Germany has I'D.
dressed a sharp note to Portugal in
protest against seizure Of German
merchant vessels by the Portuguese
authorities. This measure 1s charac-
terized % violation Of Germany's
treaty rights and the hope IL express.
cd that Portugal will rsscind it, 40
uon.
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SUBMARINE CONTROVERSY
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submarine policy with the principles
Of humanity and international law
No time limit was set in the COM
munication, but the president is
known to hold the opinion that three
or four days would be a reasonable
period. If no reply is forthcoming
within a reasonable time the step
accomplishing a break in relations,
with all it's grave possibilities. will
be taken.
Congress assembled to-day i'm
pressed with the deep significance
Of the presidents action. The dis
passionate words in which Mr.. Will
son yesterday told a joint session
Of the house and senate Of his pur-
pose took on a fuller force of mean
ing when publication OF the note to
Germany revealed in what unmistak-
able terms the American government
had declared itself.
The German ambassador. Count
Won Bernstorff, was hopeful that his
government would find a way to pre-
vent break Last night he sent n
long message to Berlin. said to re-
commend that some such assurances
as were given regarding submarine
operations in the Mediterranean
should now be thrown around all
such operations.
It is evident that the presidents
demand is that the employment OF
submarines shall he restricted TO OPP
erations against warships. This Is
the crucial point in the controversy.
Senator Kern, majority leader In
the senate. said at the White House
to-day he believed there was a gen
eral disposition in the senate not to
discuss President Wilson'S address
on the note to Germany. Discus
sion, he said, could do no good and
might to harm. He added that no
action on the part Of congress was
called for and ne did not expect that
any would be taken.
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government heads, il was intended
as hint that the Americans must
not move farther southwark. APP
parently only small force was in
Nolved, and officials here regarded 1t
as significant rather than serious. 1t
was accepted, however, as added
proof that the outlying Carranza gar
risons are not entirely controlled by
the war minister.
The diplomatic situation showed
no change during the day, although
it became known that the United
States already had acknowledged
Carranza's note asking that negotia-
tions for the withdrawal of the AM
erican troops be taken up. He was
assured his arguments were being
studied, but there was nothing to
indicate to-day that a reply stating
the position of the United States was
being drafted. Unquestionably data
is being assembled. particularly az
20 the attitude of the de facto gov
eminent toward the present express
sion. There are other questions of
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1916-04-21
COUNTY NEWS
HEATH SPRINGS.

Heath Springs, s. c., April 90
Special to The News:-At a special
communication of Barron Lodge, No.
261, A. & F.. NJ, for that purpose,
Monday night, the third degree was
conferred on Prof. Armfield of Stone
boro, and Mr.. w. j. Vaughn, of this
place.
Mrs. b. ID. Stalnaker spent Thurs
day in Camden with her sister, Mrs.
Furman Brasington.
Master Odell Mackey went to Co
lumbia Saturday where he remained
until Sunday afternoon with his
brother, Mr.. Glenn Mackey. a stu
dent in the Macfeat-Bowen business
college.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. p Mobley went
to Primus Sunday to spend the day
with their daughter, Mrs. Willie
Faulkenberry
Mr.. Perry Therrell, of Chester
field county, is here on visit to his
mother, Mrs. ]. II. Therrell.
Mrs. ]. A. Clark went to Charles
ton Tuesday for medical treatment,
and to see her brother, Mr.. Melvin
Stover, student at the medical col
lege.
Mrs. Mollie knight is spending
few days with Mrs. B. d. Stalnaker
and Mrs N. F. Small.
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facts of a purely military nature.
however, and these can hardly be dis
.posed of until a full, report from the
border is available.
No additional advices came as to
the reported death of Villa, although
Mexico City advices last night re-
newed speculation on this subject.
The last word of the state depart
ment from the Carranza capital cast
much doubt on the rumor, and the
change in sentiment by Carranza Of
ficials indicated in news dispatches
has not been communicated as yet.
So far apparently no military official
on the border or in Mexico has
thought the report worth transmit
ting to the state department. No
steps have been taken by the Wash
ington government to investigate the
matter. I
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MOVE NEAR PARRAL
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said, the inadequacy of the tele-
graphic reports received and the
lack of knowledge of local conditions
surrounding the forces on the bor-
der and in Mexico was so apparent
that it seemed desirable that an eff
fort be made to ascertain by personal
consultation the full views of Gen.
Funston and all of the information
he has. The suggestion was approved
by both officers.
Reports from Pcrshing
additional reports from Cen. Per
shing outlined in border advices to
day probably will be ready for CON
sheration by the cabinet tomorrow.
AS the last meeting of the presidents
official advisers was devoted almost
wholly to the German situation. it
seems probable the Mexican prob
tenn will be fully removed by the
cabinet then for the first time since
Sen. Carranza urge the withdrawal
OF the expedition .
Report from Mexico reaching the
state department also will be avail
able. AS far as known these tell of
increased rather than lessened diff
culties surrounding the expedition.
An instance of this is the report that
an unknown number OF Carranza
troops have been moved by their n
mediate commander to the Parral
region, where Gen. Pershing's most
advanced base is located. The OBJ
server who reported this added that.
while the movement, he believed,
was not authorized by the de facto
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B. BOWERS DEAD

On April 6, 1915. little Condar B.
Bowers, OF Stoneboro, aged fourteen
years and seven months. died. He
was the son Of l.. r. Bowers, of
Stoneboro, his mother having died
just one year ago, and is survived
by three brothers, Jasper, Theron,
and Waddell. and three sisters. Fan
ME Lee, Iva and Matte May. Penu-
monia seized him and one week there
after his death occurred,
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WITH THE CHURCHES
Continued from Page p
CEILDREN'S SERVICE, EASTER
SUNDAY, 4:3O PM, AT CHRIST
CHURCH

CEILDREN'S SERVICE, EASTER
SUNDAY, 4:8O PM, AT CHRIST
CHURCH.
Professional, Hymn SIC, Onward
Christian Soldiers"
Sentences:-E. III. Bost, superin-
tendent of Sunday-school, Christ
our Passover is Sacrificed for Us;
therefore, let us keep the feast"
Prayer er:-Missionary prayer, Lords
prayer.
Hymn 111-"Christ the Lord is
risen to-day.
Offeratory.
Violin solo-Prof. McDermid.
Presentation.
Hymn 47S-"Holy offerings rich
and rare"
Solo-R. Thos. Beatty
Carol-"The White Lilly's Story,
solo part by Ruth Mackey.
Apostles Greed.
Prayer.
QuartettA-"Upon His Throne
by Messrs. Beatty, Poag, Feaster and
Sistare.
Recessional-Hymn 118; "At the
Lambs High Feast We Sing"
Organist-Mrs. G.. B. Barron.