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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10

FRANK E. ZIEGLER
signed to return to the State Capitol
because of his duties as law clerk of
the Public Service Commission.
Major Ziegler's appointment was
announced to-day by Adjutant Cen
eral Thomas j. Stewart and he is now
IN command OF the battalion former
ly commanded by Major Vale
The new major is a native of this
city and graduate of the Harrisburg
high school. He is a prominent at
torney and has been in the guard
since April 80, 1895, when he enlisted
In Company d. He served during the
Spanish war as sergeant OF Company
II, Eleventh infantry, one Of the pro-.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10
100000 WOMEN VOTE

Chicago, Ill, Nov. lot was exs
pected to-day that complete returnS
would show that the total of tha
women who voted last Tuesday would
exceed $4,000 and might go to 9OO,S
600.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10
sULzER AHEAD IN ALASKA

Seward, Alaska, Nov. 10. - Returns
from all the populous centers Of
Alaska give Charles Sulzer, brother
of william Sulzer, former governor of
New York. a lead of As votes ovel
Delegate James Wickersham,. Inde.
pendent Republican in the race for
delegate to Congress.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10
GARDNER AHEAD IN MO.

st. Louis, Mo-, Nov. 10.-Returns
from 3,261 precincts out of s,45S in
Missouri give Gardner (D) for Gov
ernor, 363,69S; Lamm (R), 360,910,
a plurality for Gardner of 2,7S6.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10

Hughes to-day is leading President
Wilson by plurality of slightly more
than 700 votes in race which has
whip-sawed through two days and
three nights of unofficial counting, and
according to leaders of both Demo-
cratic and Republican parties can
only be decided by the official count.
The vote of the Minnesota guards
men on the Mexican border, which
is being forwarded to the county audi
tors, of the home counties, votes can
not be counted until November 15 un-
der the law giving the absent guards
men the privilege of voting, is ex-
pected to be received some time before
Monday.
The vote of the guardsmen which
was taken Tuesday by commissioners
sent to the border for the purpose,
amounted to 2,13S and is regarded by
party leaders as an important factor
in deciding the election of the State.
In the opinion of party leaders to-
day the vote of some of the precincts
not reported at this time may not be
added to the unofficial count but will
be sealed and sent to the county seats,
there to await the official count.
RECOUNT IN NEW JERSEY
New Brunswick, n. J.. Nov. 10
Because the vote for member of the
House of representatives has been
close in the Third Congressional dis
trict, it is expected there will be a
recount. On the face of the returns
Robert Carson, Republican, has beaten
the present congressman, Thomas j.
Scully, by SO votes-Carson 22.213,
Scully 22,127.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-11-10
Result in Minnesota
Cannot Be Determined
Before Guard Vote Arrives

st. Paul, Mimi, Nov. 1O.-With less
than one hundred precincts in the
State to be heard from, Charles e.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
TO EXPERIMENT ON
NORTH OAK. Ignite
WILL TRY TO MAKE BENZOL OUT
OF COAL FOUND IN THIS
STATE-WOULD REDUCE THE
PRICE OF GASOLINE.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Van H. Man
ming, director of the bureau of mines,
stated today that his department will
investigate the question of producing
benzol from the Ignite fields of
North Dakota, similar to the expert
ments carried on by Germany, which,
cut off from the gasoline market by
the present war, has resorted to the
production of benzol from the Aus
TRAN Ignite mines in order to produce
fuel for aircraft and motor vehicles,
with great success. Mr.. Manning said
that if the plan is adopted in this
country, it would greatly aid in re-
ducing the price of gasoline. The last
six months the department has inves-
tigated benzol production from Ken
lucky and Utah Ignite, but the ex-
periments have not been successful,
and it has now been decided to try
North Dakota Ignite.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
CROSBY GIRLS
HORRIBLE DEED
SATURATED CLOTHING WITH
KEROSENE AND THEN SET
FIRE TO HERSELF-DIED IN
TERRIBLE MISERY HOURS LAT
Err,

Crosby, Feb. 21.-One of the most
horrible methods of suicide probably
ever attempted was employed by Miss
Rose Miller, who was employed as
domestic in the home of Alexander
Mohler of this place, when she poured
kerosene over her clothing and set
fire to herself. In the awful agony
which followed her mad act, she rush
ed from the house and rolled in the
snow in a frantic effort to extinguish
the flames which enveloped her entire
body. But her efforts were in vain, as
her body was literally cooked and she
died few hours afterward, her agony
being relieved as much as possible by
medical aid, but all efforts to save her
life were futile.
She rose about her usual time in
the morning and went to the kitchen
to prepare breakfast for the family.
There the madness of self-destruction
evidently seized her and she proceeded
to carry out the horrible plan. The
family were in bed at the time and
some delay was experienced because
of this. But even had help
been at hand when she touched the
match to her kerosene saturated cloth
ing, it would have been impossible to
have saved her, as she evidently be-
came flaming human torch in an in
slant.
She had threatened to take her life
on several occasions before and SEEM
ed to be possessed of suicidal mania.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
SURREY|TES GIVE
ILLINOIS CELEBRATION
ONE HUNDRED THIRTY GATHER
FOR FINE BANQUET AND PRO-
GRAM SATURDAY - ANNUAL
AFFAIR.

The annual Illinois celebration held
at Surrey last Saturday was attended
by $50, all but about dozen of whom
were formerly residents of Illinois.
At one o'clock an oyster dinner with
generous trimmings was served at the
hall, two long tables being filled. I'm
mediately after dinner an enjoyable
program was rendered at the high
school building, Elder D. T. Dierdorf
being the Master Of Ceremonies. Hon.
J. w. Smith gave an address. Miss
Evelyn Fox sang two solos, Josh Rey-
nolds delighted the audience with two
songs and Miss Lola Dierdorff sang
a solo which pleased the audience
highly. Instrumental selections were
rendered by Miss Fox and Miss Lar
son. A fine social time was then en-
joyed. ........
The following were elected as offic-
ers for the ensuing year:
Elder D. T. Dierdorff, president;
Mrs. Larson, secretary treasurer;
Miss Fox, Mrs. Tofflemire and John
Bradley, program committee; Mrs.
Will Hecker, Mrs. J. w. Smith, Mrs.
Geo. Bradley, Mrs. D. T. Dierdorff
and Mrs. Ed Ray, committee on re-
freshments.
There are many former residents of
Illinois who live in the vicinity of Sur
rey, all Of whom are thriving and con-
tented, but they like to get together
and talk over OLD times in their native
state.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
M|N0T MERCHANDISE
RAISED as PER CENT
CITY ASSESSOR GIVES FIGURES
SHOWING WHAT THE IN
CREASE IN TAXATION AM
CUNTS TO-HOW HE SAVED
CITIZENS LARGE SUM.

City Assessor Wheeler furnished
the Independent with some interesting
figures concerning the raising of the
taxes in the city of Minot by the
State Board of Equalization Mr..
Wheeler visited Bismarck at his own
expense early last summer and learn
ed that the Board would probably
raise the taxation in all cities, and up
on his return he purposely assessed
Minot city property low. In doing this,
he saved the citizens of Minot thous-
ands of dollars for had he assessed
the property in the usual manner, the
taxes would still have been raised,
for the same raise was made in every
other city in the state as in Minot.
The following is list of the prop
erty that was raised:
Horses, three years old 10 per cent;
cows three years old, 20 per cent;
wagons and carriages, 80. per cent;
automobiles, second class, so per cent;
organs, 20 per cent; pianos, 50 per
cent; household furniture, 20 per cent;
separators, 20 per cent; gas threshing
engines, gold and silver plate, dia-
monds, watches, jewelry, franchises,
annuities, royalties, patent rights,
boats, merchandise, manufactured ar
ticles, machinery, eating houses, bill
lard rooms, warehouses, flour mills,
20 per cent each. Inasmuch as the
county board had already raised mer-
chandise rs per cent, this makes an
increase for merchandise amounting
to As per cent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
THE HALLMARK
WATCH CLUB
NOVEL IDEA OF THE WINTERS
JEWELRY CO.-WILL FORM A
WATCH CLUB OF TWENTY
FIVE MEMBERS.

Incorporation up to date" is demon
strated in the Hallmark Watch Club
now being organized by H. L. Winters,
who is one Of the nearly four hundred
jewelers. who are organized for the
purpose Of producing high quality
merchandise at less cost under a
special trade mark.
The stores of these jewelers. are
known as "Hallmark Stores" They
are comparatively producing the Hall
mark watch, which not only has all the
good features of other watches, but
carries a valuable guarantee backed
by all the several hundred jewelers. in
as many different cities and towns.
Mr. Winters offers a chance for the
young men Of Minot to cooperate by
forming a watch club Of twenty-five
members, and each secure a Hallmark
watch at the lowest cash price, in easy
payments of a small sum each week.
This is a splendid opportunity for
any man who aspires to owning fine
watch, to get it on easy terms.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Grow Studying House Plans in the
Focf

C. A. Grow departed for the east
this week, where he will spend several
weeks looking over plans and getting
Which he will use in building a num-,
Der of modern residences in this city
during the coming season. He will
visit builders in Minneapolis, Chicago,
Bay City, Mich, Detroit and Cleve-
land. When he returns he will be in
position to show hundreds of plans and
to take contracts for building homes
to order on monthly payments.
Purchasers may select in advance the
style of home they desire. Mr.. Grow
does not enter into any business enter
prise without first acquainting him
self with every phase of it. Mr..
Crows idea is to put up first class
modern houses at the lowest price
consistent with first class material and
good workmanship.
Mr.. Grow will be connected with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
ESTABLISHES J|TNEY
BUS SERVICE
w. r. BRIER OF SEATTLE WILL
GIVE SCHEDULED SERVICE
WITH HIS LINE OF DODGE
CARS - ESTABLISHES HEAD.
QUARTERS AT NORTHWEST
MOTOR co.

w. R. Brier, of Seattle, WASH, ar
rived in the city Saturday and after
carefully considering the situation de-
cided to establish a jitney bus service
in this city. Mr.. Brier is a bright,
energetic young business man and has
had several years. experience in the
business in Seattle and at Everett,
Wash, where his parents reside. He
will have his headquarters for the
present at the Garage Of the North
west Motor Company, opposite the
postoffice:- Service begins on Friday
of this week. Regular scheduled trips
will be made, the full details of route
and the schedule will be announced
later, depending on investigation as to
the more advantageous routes to be
covered. A "jitney," or five cents, will
be charged, and for the present, no
additional charge will be made be-
cause of the lateness of the hour. The
jitney bus has come to be regular
institution in practically every city
of the country, and it's inauguration
in this city will be welcomed by many
who now find the "two-bit" fare tri-
file more than strict ideas of economy
will allow.
The Dodge Winter Touring Cars
will be used exclusively, which makes
assurance doubly sure that patrons of
the new service will be transported in
comfort.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
NORMAL STUDENT
DIED At D0RN|T0RY
MISS AMANDA WALL, POPULAR
STUDENT, SUCCUMBED TO
PNEUMONIA-WA PRESIDENT
OF HER CLASS.

Miss Amanda Wall of Carbury, a
student Of the Normal school, died
Monday evening after brief illness
from pneumonia. Her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Anton Wall, were at the bed
side of their daughter and left the fol-
lowing day with the remains, which
will be inferred at Carbury. Miss
Wall was exceptionally bright and
industrious student and had been hon.
ored by the presidency Of her class.
Her sudden death is peculiarly sad and
the bereaved parents have the sincere
sympathy of the faculty and student
body Of the Normal school in their be-
reavement. ..~p
The remains were accompanied to
the depot by the student body and
members Of the faculty. The floral
tributes were extensive.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24

maid of honor, wore white with hat
to match and carried pink roses. Miss
Martha REM, the bridesmaid, also
wore white and carried shower bou-
quet of pink roses. The groom's at
tendants were Henry Grueneberg and
Max Bartz. Immediately following
the ceremony a reception was held at
the home of the bride on Valley street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grueneberg are two of
the most popular young people of the
city and the Independent joins their
many friends in extending best wishes
to the happy couple. They will make
their home on a farm north of the
city.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Prominent Architect Visits Brother
in-Law.

w. E. Hulse, member of the firm
of w. E. Hulse & Co., architects of
Hutchinson, Kan, and St. Paul, Mimi,
is here this week, having presented
plans for the new Minot high school
building to the board of education.
Mr.. Hulse is one of the best known
architects in the state of Kansas, hav-
ing many splendid buildings to his
credit.
He is being entertained at the home
of his brother-ip-law, C. E. DeNoon,
manager of the Mccoy Department
store. This is his first visit to Minot,
which he pronounces a real live burg.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Reforms of the Press.

At the semi-monthly meeting of the
Fortnightly Club in the auditorium of
the Public Library Monday evening,
Attorney John E. Greene delivered an
address on Reforms of the Press" It
was a mastery presentation of SUBJ
ject which for years has engaged the
attention of the better class of news
paper publishers. Would that space
permitted our giving Mr.. Greene's
speech in full, as many of our readers
would be interested in this subject.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24

Ezra Allen of Glenburn is in the city
today on his way home from Edwards,
Mont, where he visited since Deem
Der with a sister. Mr.. Allen left Ed
wards Sunday and it required five
days to get to Minot. He had to tray
ell As miles by stage. The winter was
severe by but the time he left, the
snow had all melted and the farmers
were preparing to pillow.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Mrs. John Davis Attends Funeral of
10O-year-Old Father.

Mrs. John Davis was called to her
old home, St. Mary, Mo-, Sunday by
a telegram announcing the death of
her father, John Stundon, who was
more than 100 years of age. The old
gentleman until only recently, had
been in the best of health, taking an
active part in the work on his farm
where he had resided for more than
half a century. He wrote out his own
checks and transacted business gen
orally until shortly before he died. He
had always led an active life out of
doors. He had been quite smoker
all of his life,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24

their possession and using gambling
paraphernalia were each sentenced to
pay fine of SIS and $40 costs.
Walter McCray was sentenced to
four months in the county Jail and to
pay fine of $3.50 and $50 costs. In
default of fine an additional 60 days
to be added to the Jail sentence.
Clarence Burnett, convicted of petit
larceny, was given 80 days in the
county Jail.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Gruneberg-Bartz Nuptials.

On Tuesday evening occurred the
marriage of Emil F. Grueneberg and
Miss Martha Bartz at st. PauPs Evan
gelical Lutheran church, Rev. VIM.
Hartman officiating. The bride was
charmingly gowned in white satin
with old lace and pearl trimming and
wore a veil caught up with orange
blossoms. Miss Martha Miller, the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24

some of the very best builders. He is
the owner of some valuable building
lots close in, several of them being
located in the Blaisdell addition on
South Main street. These will be on
sale for those who desire first class
modern houses built.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Judge MURRAY Passed Sentence.

On Monday Judge Murray sentenced
those convicted during the recent term
of. county court. Peter Scott, found
guilty of conducting a common nuis-
ance, was sentenced to pay fine of
5000 and costs amounting to $25, and
in addition to serve 80 days in Jail.
In default of fine the Jail sentence will
be extended for a period of ten days.
Ted Young, G. A. kirkland and
Claud Gears, convicted of having in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Mrs. kuchenbecker Loses Her Aged
Mother

Mrs. H. C. Kuchenbecker of Logan
received the sad news of the death of
her mother, Mrs. Catherine Elsleger,
which occurred at Prairie du Chen,
Wis, Sunday. The deceased was go
years of age and a most remarkable
woman. She had visited in Minot and
Logan four years ago. Owing to ill
health, Mrs. Kuchenbecker was unable
to attend the funeral.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
NOTICE..

There will be a meeting of the
Ward County Threshermen's Associa-
ton on March at the Federal build
ing, End floor, room POP. All thresh-
ermen are cordially invited to attend.
By Secretary John Underdahl.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-02-24
Freight Wreck at RAY.

A serious freight wreck occurred at
Ray this afternoon. The fange on a
wheel of one of the cars broke and ten
cars were piled into the ditch. Two of
the cars were badly smashed. The
trains on either side were held up for
twelve hours.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-16

of whom are British Indians. BaEa- moyo occupies an honored place in the annals of East Africa because it was the starting point for the expeditions of exploration headed by such famous travellers and scientists as Burton Stanley, Spoke and Grant.
 ITO the west of Kilimatine, on the German Central Railway is the large native town of Tabora with popula- tion of 40,000. This place seems des- tined to become the most important commercial center of the interior f0 in addition to it's present railway con nection with the coast and the Tan ganyika country, it is on the caravan route and proposed railway line to the Victoria Nyanza territory, while an- other railroad is to tap the region to the south, extending into Hhodesia and Portuguese East Africa. Fur thermore, it is the chief town of the Wanyamwezt natives, who as a whole are peaceful agriculturists, inhabit- ing the richly wooded plateau lying between the two great rift-valleys of East Africa. These people were men tioned by the Portuguese as far back as the 18th century when the country was known as the Land of the Moon. The Wanyamwezi are Bantu-negroes whose distinctive features are long noses and curly rather than woolly hair Among their peculiar methods of personal adornment are tattooing, the fileing of the upper incisor teeth and the loading of arms and legs with brass wire rings. The men of the tribe watch the poultry and the f1ocks while the women edo the hard manual work Instead of watch dogs they keep bee hives in their huts, and the insects prove a most effective defense against intruders as well as source of food"
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-16

great majority of the business men of the United States are not favorable to the administration or settlement of the affairs of the Philippine Islands solely for the purpose and with the aim of satisfying the demands of American politics.
 we recognize the rights and the welfare of the F7ilipinos and we know that the large majority at least, in cluding the most intelligent and lnf1u- ential have a feeling of sincere friend ship for the United States and are grateful for what has been done for the islands. We would reciprocate the friendship and we would assist them to become one of the greatest and most influential civic and political organiza- tions. We are making history with the hope that what we do will entitle us to the respect and approval of the entire world in the years to come.
 And then it is worthy of comment that private capital of citizens of the United States in large amounts has been invested in the Philippines dur ing the last decade. The islands could not have been developed except by the expenditure of immense sums of money; and capital would not have come to the country, nor would it re- main except upon condition that the stability of the government and also the friendly attitude of the inhabitants are both assured. Perhaps what is needed at the present time for than anything else for the advancement of the best interests of the people of this country is the confidence of foreign investors of money that their invest ments will be protected"
 The speaker then urged the Filipinos seriously to consider the question whether it would not be to their best interests, to remain permanently under the American flag. He spoke of the possibilities of disaster for an inde- pendent government, and closed by de- claring he thought it would be mutu- ally beneficial if at some future date, the United States had a territory or state, designated as Philippines.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-09-16
STONINGTON
Death of Mrs. Phebe Tripp Shalline-
 Firemen's Fair Opened.

After a few days illness, Mrs. Phebe Tripp ShaIlins died Thursday at her home in Elm street. She was born in Providence, the daughter of MT. and Mrs. John Tripp. MT. Shaliing years ago was with the railroad company when the Stonington line of steamers made Stonington the home port. Mrs, Shalling is survived by her husband and daughter.
 The contract for the construction of an addition to the Atwood plant has been awarded to a New London firm.
 Mir and Mrs. Henry Freedman will return from their wedding trip Sat urday.
 The fair of the Stonington Steam Fire Engine company was successfully opened in Borough hall Friday night.
 Health Officer Congdon declares that the town of Stonington is freed from infantile paralysis
 Dr. and Mrs. James H. Weeks have as guests Mrs. Edward Genuns and daughter Edith.