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Timely Bulletins.

Arkansas farmers should write to the director agricultural extension servica, old state house, Little Rock, for bulletins on subjects of interest. The following are timely and will be sent free: Spraying Manual, Cowpeas Soy beans, Sweet ,Potatoes. Care of Food ill the Home, Houseflies, The Sanitary Privy, Canning Peaches, Homemade Silos, Silage and tits Uses, Home Gardens in the South. Care of the Baby.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

BETTER FARMING
 HINTS.
Don't Forget The Garden.

Don't forget that tn: garden pays a better rent than any other spot on the farm. Keep a nice mulch and never let the weeds get ah ad. Plant long rows and don't maAe beds. Plant carrots. collards, egg plant, kohl raol, ckra, squash, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes, tulnips beets, and stick III potato ill evtry waste corner ana patch, and sweet potatoes for folks and pigs. Keep on planting and hoeing.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07
JAKE WEST ARRESTED.

Jake West was arrested yesterday on an indictment charging the illegal sale of whiskey.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

The mortar. short cannon used for throwing bombs. is said to have been first used at Naples in 14S5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

After all, the best blue book is the check book.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

The Graphic gladly publishes free of charge notices for churches, socie- ties. fraternal organizations and clubs when the events are not intended as money-makers. If there is attempt at profit taking, notices of the events are advertisements, and will De charged for accordingly.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

Time to begin saving up to buy the wedding gift.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

When better automob obiles are built, Buick will build them.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07

Witt is playing short for the Phil adelphia Mackmen. That's funny.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-05-07
Subscription Price.

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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Rome, Feb. 9.-The Giornale de
Italia states that Monsignor Taccl Pro
ceilli, the Papal Nunci0 to Belgium,
presented to Belgium Germany's pro-
posals for separate peace. Whether
he was authorized to do so by the
Vatican, says the newspaper, has not
been ascertained.
1t is said that Germany through
Prince Won Buelow and other promin-
ent personages has indicated the terms
she is ready to offer to Belgium for
the concluding of separate peace
compromise, the restoration of Bel
gium to the government of King AL
bert, the payment of large indem-
nifty for damages caused by the inva-
sion, and occupation, and that she
asks in return economical and COM
mercial privileges which would prac-
tically transform the port of Antwerp
into a German center of traffic.
To these proposals, Belgium is said
to have replied with a prompt refus-
al, declaration of intention to ad-
here to the allies and not to conclude
a separate peace.
Statements regarding efforts being
made to induce Cardinal Mercer to
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
DRAGGED UNDER SLED
AND BADLY INJURED

McClusky, N. D., Feb. Bob Krieg,
who has been employed at the Steve
Arneson farm, north of this city,
during the past fall and winter, met
with bad accident on Tuesday. The
young man was hauling a sled load of
wheat to town and was near the
Occident elevator when his team
started to run. s.
He was on the ground at that time,
and ran in front of the animals to
stop them. He lost his footing and
was drawn under the sled. The team
ran about 200 feet before they were
stopped, dragging young Kreig un-
der the sled. After being extricated
from his position, he was taken to the
McClusky hospital, where DR.. Brown
dressed his wounds. His left leg was
broken in two places below the knee,
and his right ankle badly sprained. At
present he is reported as rapidly re-
covering. His home is in Wisconsin
and he came to this state last year to
work through harvest.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Said Minnesota Clerk Confesses
to His Shortage in State Funds

ther developments aside from his case
are looked for. ;.
The state investment board which
has charge of the permanent trust
funds involved in the irregularities,
met this afternoon at the capitol and
took no action. Governor Burnquist
as a member of the board, explain
ed that as chief executive he cannot
do anything until some citizen files a
complaint against the state treasury
charging melfeasance in Office.
The attorney general office through
it's assistant, Mr. Stevenson maintains
that it would first have to pass upon
any such complaint and therefore
could not make a complaint. Fred B.
Snyder, another member of the board.
declined to take action himself.
Mr. Snyder declared that in his opin-
ion the state treasurer should have
resigned before this. Preus thought
that the treasurer should be given
hearing. The government explained
that in the event a complaint is filed
a committee be appointed to take evil
dence and to determine whether the
evidence supports a charge of NAL
feasance in office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Dean Woodlands Quits
M. E. Choir Leadership

On account of the heavy program
at the Normal school this term, Dean
Woodlands, Of the department of mu-
sic, announced Wednesday morning
that it would be necessary for him to
resign as organist and choir master at
the Epworth M. E. church, position
he has filled since coming to Valley
City last summer. This action on the
part Of Mr.. woodlands has been made
necessary because of the increase in
the number of music pupils enrolled in
his department. His resignation no
doubt will be received with regret. Mr..
Woodlands successor has not been
named. Announcement will be made
soon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

st. Paul, Feb. S.-R. c. Pickett. clerk
of the state investment board. was ar.
rested late today on a charge of for.
gerry in connection with alleged irreg-
ularities in handling of more than
$28.000 of the permanent trust funds
of the state.
County Attorney R. G. O'Brien said
tonight that Pickett had confessed and
that the information thus obtained
would be submitted to the Ramsey
county grand jury now in session here
All funds obtained by forgery, accord
ing to J. A. o. Preus, state auditor,
have been returned into the state
treasury by Walter J. Smith and
Pickett.
Pickett was locked up at the Gen.
trail police station tonight and, accord
ing to O'Brien, the case will 60 to the
grand jury without any preliminary
hearing. The county attorney said he
expected to hold Pickett until the
grand jury had acted in the matter
He will probably be placed before that
body next Thursday, Feb. 10.
Mr.. O'Brien would not make any ex-
tended statement relative to details of
Pickett's alleged confession but fur
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Adams County Record:

Adams County Record: P. E. Ny
strom Of Mott, local missionary, and
George B. Galley of Valley City, gen
eral missionary, of the American Sun
day School Union, filed the Methodist
pulpit on Sunday morning and the
Congregational pulpit on Sunday eve
ming. The weather was very unfavor-
able, thus cutting down the attendance,
but those who were out felt well re-
paid for their efforts. These men de-
vote their time to organizing Sunday
schools in rural communities that are
not reached in any other way The
association established go union Sum
day schools in North Dakota during the
year ending March 1, 1915, and there
are 700 such schools now in operation
In the district.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Bismarck Plays High
School Here Saturday

The Bismarck high school basket
ball team comes here Saturday eve.
ming for contest with the local quin.
tet. The defeat at the hands of
jamestown brought out many weak
points in the team which have been
hammered for the last week. That
was the first close game the boys had
been in this year and as result were
not used to the rushing game put up
by the Jamestown boys.
Bismarck comes here with the repu-
tation of having a strong and fast
bunch, having been defeated only once
this season, and are expected to put up
as hard fight as the boys have had
this year.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Brotherhood to Make
Canvass for Members

Tuesday evening the Brotherhood
Athletic association held it's regular
monthly meeting, at which time it
elected it's officers for the ensuing
year, resulting in the reelection of the
present officers, viz: A. C. Thorkelson,
manager; Fred Fredrickson, secre-
tary; F. L. Wicks, treasurer. Prof: E.
N. Johnson was appointed assistant
manager, the Office he held heretofore.
The immediate need of the associa-
tion at this time is new members. It
was decided at said meeting to make
thorough canvass of the city for new
members. Prof. Stevenson of the High
school has been secured to give in
structions twice a week, probably
Tuesdays and Thursdays, for the men,
from $3.50 to 10, and it is hoped that
when you are called upon to buy a
ticket that you will respond by buy
ing two. There is no question about
the value you will receive for the
money you pay for ticket ($6 for
men, 81 for students and 81 for boys)
and it is planned to have teams and
classes organized and if possible play
some games with some other teams
outside of the association, or at least
with other teams of the association.
A class for ladies has already been or
ganized and is under the instruction
of Miss Ruth B. Cranz, of the physical
education department of the Normal.
This meets every Wednesday evening
from to 10. Tickets 81. A class for
the younger girls meets from 4 to 6
on Wednesdays and is also under the
supervision of Miss Cranz and her as.
sistants. Tickets 81.
Aweek from next Thursday evening,
Feb. II has been set aside as "open
house." and all men of the city wheth-
er they are members or not, are in
vited to the association rooms, from
$3.50 to 10, and get acquainted with the
workings and doings Of this organiza-
tion.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
@. A. e.
CLUB AT PRETTY DINNER

The @. A. E. club was entertained at
the home of Mrs. H. N. Walker Monday
evening at three-course dinner. The
decorations were in the valentine COL
ors, while the place cards carried out
the same idea. A most delectable din
ner was served to the 12 guests, after
which three tables of Norwegian whist
were played. The evening passed rap
idly and the guests left for their homes
having had a delightful time.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
robin Hood" Pleased
Music Lovers Of City

When the curtain went up on the
opening chorus of "Robin Hood" at the
Armory Tuesday evening large audi
ence of Valley City's theater-going and
music-loving people were present to
enjoy one of their great favorite op-
eras, and from the opening overture to
the finale of the last act the interest
never Jagged. It is not often that so
many splendid voices are heard in
one organization and there were voices
only heard in the chorus that one
longed to hear in solo. Miss Ivy Scott
as Maid Marion, with her clear So
prano, was easily one of the favorites
of the evening. Her best work was
perhaps heard in her Forest Song,
while her acting was not in the least
overdone. Miss Cora Tracy captivated
everyone with her sweet personality,
her splendid contralto voice, full and
resonant, standing out clear and rich,
above the entire chorus. Her drama
tic ability, combined with her voice,
made her one of the stars of the eve-
ming. She was heard to best advant-
age in 20, Promise Me-" Herbert
Waterous, as Will Scarlet, sang the
"Armorer's Song" to the complete
satisfaction Of everyone. His bass
voice is full and rich and smooth.
James Stevens, as Little John, won
his audience with his beautiful bari
tone in all numbers, but was especially
pleasing in Brown October Ale"
Ralph Brainard, who played the title
role, was suffering. from a cold but
displayed clear tenor voice of pleas
ing quality. Sol Solomon, as Guy of
Gisbourne, was another favorite, his
acting as well as his voice winning. ad-
mirers. Phil Branson, the Sheriff of
Nottingham, made the hit of the eve
ming in his comedy role, also having
a voice of no mean ability There
were so many good points to the pro-
duction that it would be impossible to
each one. The orchestra, un-
der the direction Of Luigi De Frances
co, was not the least enjoyable feature
of the production. The chorus was
well trained and did their part in a
finished manner that left nothing to
be desired. On the whole, it was a
good clean production of favorite
opera by a splendid company Of art
lists, and is well staged and beautifully
costumed. The people Of Valley City
appreciate good musical events and
the audience Tuesday evening included
a goodly share Of the musical people
Of the city and the words Of praise
come unsought from all quarters.
They will welcome return Of the
deKoven company at some future date.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Children Work Hard on
Slogan for baby Week :

The various committees appointed
to look after the different departments
OF the work relative to making BABY
Week" a success have been holding
meetings and making definite plans
for the work that week. The school
children have been working to prepare
slogans, which have been turned into
the committee to be passed upon, and
the winner Of the prize for the best
one will be announced soon, and the
prize awarded.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Brandeis Nomination Opposed
at Senate Committee Hearing

Washington, Feb. 9.-Inquiry into
the nomination of Louis D. Brandies of
Boston to fill the vacancy on the fed
eral supreme court, was begun before
subcommittee of the senate judic-
iary committee. A number of wit
nesses, all protestants against the
Rrandies nomination, were on hand
Because Of the widespread interest
in the nomination, the committee de-
cided to hold public sessions. So far
as is known it is the first instance
where such nomination has been in.
quired into except behind closed doors.
Clifford Thorne, chairman of the
Iowa railroad commission was the first
witness. He told of his connection
with shippers and state railroad Or
ganizations opposing increases in
freight rates to eastern roads before
the interstate commerce commission
in 1910 and 1913. Thorne said his ap-
pearance before the committee was at
the request of Chairman Chiffon.
AT the outset two facts stand out,
it appears to me- Thorne declared.
"In the first place believe the NOM
inee before this committee is guilty Of
infdelity or breach Of faith and unpro-
fessional conduct in connection with
one of the greatest cases Of this gen.
Grafton"
I'm the second place, in the open
court hearing, while acting as special
counsel, Mr.. Brandeis committed him
self to the proposition that the net re-
turn of 71s per cent above all ex-
penses, all interest on debts, on capi-
tai stock of railroads was inadequate
or to use his own word negligible
This had been held adequate by the
commission in 1910" :.-.. ..
Thorne said he was uncertain how
far he should go into details, but be-
gan a review of the proceedings in
the big rate case. Brandeis, he said,
had characterized his testimony as
wonderful" suggested it be publish
ed Immediately, so the public could
see the other side of the question.
Thorne said he suggested that Bran
deis, in view of his intimate relations
with Senator LaFollette, might get
the testimony printed as a public docu-
ment. Thorne declared he was con-
graduated upon the testimony by at
torneys and representatives of many
interests. Rrandeis and he partici-
pated in the cross-examination of rail-
road witnesses, and their relations
were most friendly"
Thorne's most serious charge was
that Rrandeis as an attorney appear
ing for the shippers, conceded that
the rate return to the railroads was
inadequate, and that Brandeis in open
ing an oral argument to the commerce
m s. F. ! p .
commission conceded that the returns
were inconsistent with the prosperity
of the railroads and the welfare Of the
public.
II was simply dombfounded," declar-
ed Thorne.
At the beginning of the hearing the
subcommittee voted down proposal
to have the full committee hear the
case. This is regarded by some as q
first victory for Brandeis on the
ground that the subcommittee is fav-
orable, and the full committee hostile.
The full committee, however, will act
on the subcommittee report.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
The Child's Welfare club held an in.

The Child's Welfare club held an in.
teresting meeting last Friday evening
at the home Of Mrs. Harold Veblen,
Miss Genevieye Lyford gave very
fine talk on the Kindergarten and =
Miss Rustad sang several selections.
IA general discussion Of the kinder.
garten followed. Refreshments were
served by the hostesses. Mrs. Harold
Veblen and Mrs. Alfred Veblen. The
next meeting will be a social evening
at the home Of Mrs. Zimmerman.
Feb. 1s.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
POWDER HOUSE BURNS

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 8.-A powder
house at DUPONT was burned down
last night following the explosion
there yesterday in which three men
were killed. Supt. j. 1. Cox said no
suspicion was attached to the IL men
of alien birth, working at the plant.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Miners Watch Conscription

Lancaster, Eng, Feb. AT the
miners conference here the following
resolution was adopted: "The con-
ference expresses it's opposition to the
spirit of conscription and determines
to exercise vigilant scrutiny of any
proposed extension of the military SER
vice act"
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Bluff Of Steel Manufacturers
Will Be *Caled' by Senate

Washington, Feb 78.-A bill for a
government .armor-plate plant was ap-
proved by the senate naval commit
tee today within a few minutes after
manufacturers had served notice that
should a plant be established the price
charged the government for armor
made by private concerns would be
increased one-half.
An appropriation of $11,000,00O is
carried by the bill for the purchase and
construction of a government factory
with an annual output of not less than
10000 tons. That is little more than
what would be required for two first
class battleships and would leave a
large part of the armor needed in the
navy's increased building program to
come from private plants.
The threats of the private manufac.
turers was communicated to the COM
mittee by Senator Penrose, who said
the Bethlehem and Midvale companies
were among those who agreed to an
increase of 5000 ton if the govern
ment proposals went through. The
navy department now pays about 1925.
Congress made progress today on
national preparedness measures. The
senate military committee closed its
hearing on the army bill. The senate
naval committee reported favorably a
bill for government armor plate fac.
tory and recommended immediate
passage of two emergency navy meas.
ures, which passed the house yester-
day.
On the house side of the capital the
naval committee virtually concluded
its examination Of Rear Admiral Blue,
chief of the bureau Of navigation
while the military committee received
the proposals of the American Red
Cross for greater government aid to
Red Cross preparedness plans.
The most striking statement brought
out at any of the hearings was that
of Admiral Blue, who declared the
American navy now was ready to meet
any enemy it might be called upon to
encounter in the Pacific. He declined
to say what steps had been taken in
the last year and a half toward pre-
pairing the navy against emergency
holding these to be military secrets.
Chairman Padgett supported Ad-
miral Blue in his determination not
to reveal department secrets, over
ruling Representative Britten's at
tempt to find out, as he expressed it
whether the navy is now ready to
fight
The senate military committee prob
ably will begin tomorrow the prepara-
tion of the bill which twill propose to
build up adequate land defenses.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Belgium Turns Down
German Peace Offer

use his influence in favor of proposals
for a separate peace have also been
made, but it is asserted they have
been entirely in vain. Cardinal Mer-
Ger is living in strict retirement in
Rome where he receives no visitors.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Russians Suffer Defeat

Berlin, Feb. 9.-Constantinople re-
ports, it is announced by the Overseas
News Agency, state that Russian for
ces in Persi have met with a severe
defeat at the hands of Persian tribes
men, and that they retreated in dis
order.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Valley City plays at jamestown,
Feb. 10. Here's hoping the boys will
even up the score for the defeat
jamestown gave them here.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Berlin, Feb. 9.-The capture of first
line French positions over front of
800 yards to the west of Vimy was an
nounced by the war Office.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Z. O. Kjelland was another caller
at the Times Record office Wednesday,
who left his subscription to the Week
" on file, paid in advance. The more
Of these uptodate farmer friends we
greet the better we like it.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10
Rex Theatre Beats
Yeblen, Myhro, Aldahl

The Rex theater bunch beat the
Veblen Aldahl boys two out of three
games Monday night. Most of the
boys were bowling way below form
and the scores were comparatively
low.
Anderson Clothing Co. VS.. Gray's
Depart. Store Tuesday night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Rev. w. C. Lyon spent the day il
Fargo Wednesday.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Olive B. Love spent the week end at
her home in Fargo.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1916-02-10

Mrs. Rudolf Acher is i'll with the
grippe.