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Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
TELEGRAM TELLS
OF DISAVOWAL

New York, March ia telegram
reiterating Theodore Roosevelt's dis
avowal of the candidates. Of dele
gates who have filed petitions in the
Illinois primaries expressing their
preference for him for the presiden-
tial nomination Of either the progress
sive or republican party, was sent
yesterday to Secretary Of State Stew
enson Of Illinois in the name OF the
former president by Roosevelt and
son. acting as his attorneys, it was an
nounced last night.
The action was taken because Mr.
Stevenson refused to accept as legal
compliance with the Illinois statute a
cable message from Roosevelt to his
secretary. John w. McGrath. in which
he disavowed candidates favorable to
him. Earlier in the day Mr.. Nc
Grath telegraphed Mr.. Stevenson ask
ing him il he would accept state
ment executed in the name Of Mr..
Roosevelt by his attorneys if it was
accompanied by sufficient power Of
attorney.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
PUGS PREPARE
FOR BIG FIGHT
Smith and Gibbons Settle
Down for Final Train
ing Period.

st. Paul. March 1.-THE old say
ing that appearances are sometimes
deceiving surely fits JEFF Smith. who
will exchange greetings of the season
with Mike Gibbons at the auditorium
here Oh st. ratrick's evening, to the
letter.
The conqueror of Les Darcy ia
or strong man more than boxer. But
this impression lasts quickly once the
crack New Jersey middleweight gets
under way with his sparring partners.
He is q vicious, two-handed battler
and the rougher and tougher they are
the better he likes 1t.
Boxing with A PalZer 1t the Woods
gymnasium yesterday, Manager lip
pes proteSe pushed the big heavy
weight all round the ring. hitting
whenever and wherever nc pleased.
That he possesses unusual strength in
his arms and shoulders is the asser-
tion of big AL. who says 1t is nearly
impossible to break from a clinch with
him.
With only six days remaining be-
fore the championship fracas. both
Gibbons and Smith have settled down
to the last lap of their training. Both
have been working now for more
than Il month. and each announces he
is in the best of condition.
The 2entlemanly manner in which
both Smith and Lirpc are going about
their business has lade Il big hit with
Twin City cans. The mud Singing
tactics Of Dan Mcketrick are con-
spiciuuS for their absence
Matchmaker Cainc is still working
on tho rest of his card and he hopes to
make an announcement in a day or
two. He proposes to stage three star
bouts IN the preliminarics. and he is
dickeTn2 with several we'll known
celebrities.
The referee question which was a
hone OF contention in the Gibbons
Ahearn bout. is likely 10 be AMIGA h!v
settled by the principals. Manager
I>ippe says he prefers licensed state
referee, and it is probable that curley
Ulrich will he the third man in the
ring
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
CHARGE SISTER
CAUSED TROUBLE
Devils Lake Woman Places
Value of Husbands Atfec-
ton at $4,000.
(Herald Special Service.

Devils Lake, N. d.. March 11.-Be-
fore a jury in the district court be-
fore Judge e. w. Buttz. Mrs. Lily
Smith repeated her life history in her
suit for $4,000 against her sister-in-
law, Miss Lulu Smith. whom she
charges with alternating tho affection
OF her husband.
The fact that the Smiths are di-
vorced the plaintiff alleges Is no fault
Of hers. In fact it was Wilbur Smit h,
the husband, that filed the complaint.
A cross bill by the defendant, along
with some testimony. resulted in the
decree being granted to the defend
ant.
When the case was called yester-
day Lulu Smith, the defendant. could
not be found. Judge Buttz refused
to countenance delay and ordered
tho jury drawn.
William Anderson, local attorney,
appeared for the defendant, but all
during the trial no appearance was
made by the young lady. whom it Is
stated now resides in Duluth.
The arguments of attorneys will be
made today and the charge delivered
by the court and the twelve, men will
be afforded a chance to fix the amount
which will adequately represent the
affection OF Dudley Smith.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
AGNEW is NAMED
HEAD OF BOW.LERS

Toledo. Ohio. March 11.-William
Agnew OF Cleveland was elected presi-
dent of the American bowling congress
which held its annual meeting here.
Expected friction over some Of the
amendments offered failed to material
ize. the changes being less drastic than
were anticipated by the delegates The
chief amendments proved the extern
sion of the secretary and treasurer's S
term of office from one to ten years.
Both Abe Langtry Of Milwaukee and
Frank l.. I'asdeloup OF Chicago were
reelected to the secretaryship and
treasures position for the heightened
term. additional remuneration being
paid TO both men. Lanstrys fees were
raised To approximately $4,000 a year.
making his office practically per-
manent one throughout the year.
Grand Rapids landed the 1917
tournament. st. Louis being the only
rival bidder but withdrawing when
the furniture city showed unexpected
strength. Buffalo. South Bend. Peoria
and St. Louis all extended invitations
to the congress for 1918. no official
action being taken in regard to their
bids. Medals for high scores were
also awarded.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
News Of North Dakota
REPORTS OF AMOUNT I:
OF GRAIN THERE WAS ON
FARMS ON FIRST Of MARCH

crop which was of merchantable quail
ity is estimated at Is per cent. COM
pared with IS. per cent Of the 1914
crop and 68. per cent of the 1913 crop.
United States-The percentage of
the 1915 crop which was Of merchant
able quality is estimated at 71.S per
cent, compared with 845 per cent of
the 1914 crop and SOL per cent Of the
1913 crop.
Oats on Farms. .., -
State-Estimated stocks on farms
compared with ,27,9OS,0O0 a year ago
and 27,17s,000 two years ago. Price
March l to producers, IS cents per
bushel, compared with As cents a year
ago and 81 cents two years ago.
United States-Estimated stocks on
farms March 1 this year $4,000. 900
bushels. compared with 379,369, 900 a
year ago and 41s,481, 900 two years
ago. Price March to producers. 42.7
cents per bushel. compared with 62.1
cents year ago and 38.9 cents two
years ago.
Barley on Farms.
State-Estimated stocks on farms
March this year 1s,400,O0o bushels
compared with 7,0ss.000 q year ago
and 6,S85.000 two years ago. Price
March 1 to producers, SO cents per
bushel, compared with 60 cents q year
ago and 40 cents two years ago.
United States-Estinated stocks on
farms March l this year so.S00,00
bushels, compared with 42,SSS,000 a
year ago and 44,126.000 two years ago.
Price March / to producers, 69.6 cents
per bushel, compared with 67.7 cents
year ago and 51.1 cents two years
ago.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
DEED TO PROPERTY
NOT GOOD EVIDENCE

Bismarck. n. D.. March 1O.-A
deed to property is not conclusive
evidence Of the transfer Of property,
under a decision OF the supreme court
of North Dakota in the case of Anna
Erickson VS.. A. G. Wiper, the action
arising in Burke county.
Under the terms Of the decision,
from which two of the five Justices
dissent. the court holds that Wiper
failed to pay a certain amount prom
ised Anna Erickson, who had, prior
to the signature Of her name to a decd
for property. exacted promise that
she be given a certain portion Of the
proceeds. the balance going to the
husband. Mrs. Erickson said she was
never paid the sum in question. and
the court accepts her view despite the
fact that deed Is Of record showing
the sale,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
BLINDPIGGER IS
GIVEN SENTENCE

Mott, N. D., March 11.-Bert Mar
tin, arrested at New England by Con-
stable Thomas Early on a charge tf
boot-legging was sentenced by Judge
Crawford, to serve 80 days In the
county Jail and given q fine Of 5000.
The defendant pleaded guilty to the
crime Of violation of the prohibition
law and on q plea made by Attorney
Simon in the defendants behalf, the
charge of bootlegging was Withdrawn
thus giving Martin a chance to escape
the penitentiary, there being some ex-
tenuating circumstances in connection
with the young mans future career.
Martins arrest was caused by the
activity Of New England citizens who
caused the appointment of Attorney
Otto Thress as assistant states attor-
ney. This appointment was made un-
der section Of the law, taking such
appointment entirely away from the
public prosecutor.
Martin was caught with 16 quarts
of whiskey in his possession. He was
given sweating by Assistant
States Attorney Thress and confessed
to his crime. He was brought to Mott
for sentence and inquiry revealed that
the county had been put to the small
cost Of 312.69. The present public
prosecutor will be excused from fur
ther' duty at New England or else
where under this section.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
Big LAND DEAL
IS PUT THROUGH
Transfer of Property of Over
1000 Acres, Made in i,
Luverne.

Luverne, N. D., March IA real
estate deal of more than ordinary
note was consummated here. wheil
Porter Kimball, prominent retired
contractor and wealthy land owner
disposed of his entire land holdings
to tho Granger Land company. The
deal was made through ]. ID. Foley
Of the Pioneer State bank and W. B.
Cheshire Of the Luverne State bank
both Of Luverne.
The sale comprised 2,17o acres. in
cluding the home farm Of Mr.. KIM
ball. together with all his other land
holdings in this vicinity. The consid- :
GRAFTON was about $4,000, which
places the land in the neighborhood
Of $40 an acre.
Mr.. Kimball has interests in Can
ada and various other places and WILL
turn his attention toward them. 1t Is
the intention of Mr.. Granger to bring
buyers up from Illinois to settle on
this splendid land.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
WOMEN SPEND
MORE MONEY

London. March 11.-women usually
spend more s.r. men and
tunities for retreHd nent than men,
according &C to the arl h.nts advane eed
in the general campaign for economy
now being renewed throughout Eng
land.
One Of their best arguments is to
point to the recent statement Of a
great English economist, who decried
the changing fashions during the war.
I'm the middle Of the big war;" he de-
clared. 1.-The whole womankind Of our
country got out Of tight skirts into full
skirts at enormous expense in the
twinkling Of an eye. 1t does not cost
as much to change ten clerks from
civilian attire to khaki as it costs to
change the outward semblance of one
fashionable woman .....-
Women are urged to wear one-coLor
suits which will give them the appear
ance Of being smartly dressed and
which will bear critical inspection for
a longer period.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
WINTER SPORT
MEET PLANNED
Banquet Held Last Night for
Visitors at Minot
Tournament.

Minot, March 1.-THE local Ski as
sociation gave the visitors banquet
which was held last evening after the
finals of the Ski tournament. At that
time plans were laid for winter
carnival of sports next year. 1t is
the intention of the organization to
conduct several days Of curling, skat-
ing races and ski jumping.
ThorIief Knudson Of Milwaukee,
Wis, took first place among the ski
professionals. piling up 212 points.
Lars Haugen of Chippewa Falls, Wis.
made the longest jump going 80 feet.
A lone Irishnan OF. the meet. Barney
Riley Of Blair. Wis. was third among
the professionals !
Among the local men Jacob Peter
son of Hesnault. n. D.. won first place
among the amateurs with 173 points
and the longest jump Of 73 feet. Ed
ward Haugland of Grand Forks was
second with 172 points and a jump Of
II feet. e. Sagen of the same city
took third. jumping 73 feet.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11

Washington, March 11.-A sum.
mary of the March crop report for the
state Of North Dakota and for the
United States, as compiled by the
bureau of crop estimates (and trans.
mitted through the weather bureau),
u. 8. department Of agriculture. ts as
follows:
Wheat on Farms.
State-Estimated stocks on farms
MarchH1 this year 39.500,O00 bushels,
compared with 15,502.000 a year ago
on March l to producers. 81 per BUSH
ell. compared with $1.34 year ago and
S3c two years ago.
United States-Estinated stocks on
farms March / this year 242.000,00
bushels, compared with 152.9O8,0OO a
year ago and 51.795,O00 two years
ago. Price on March l to producers.
$1.O3 per bushel. compared with $1.34
a year ago and s3c two years ago.
Corn on Farms:
State-Estimated stocks on farms
March ] this year $4,000 bushels,
compared with 2,660,O0O a year ago
and 2,160,000 two years ago. Price
March 1 to porducers, CSC per bushel.
compared with etc year ago and SIC
two years ago.
United States-Estimated stocks on
farm March this year 1,140,0 100000
bushels, compared with 910.S94,00 a
year ago and 866.352,000 two years
cents per bushel, compared with 75.1
cents a year ago and 69.1 cents two
years ago. ...
Corn of Mcrchantable Quality.
State-The percentage Of the 1915
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
Members of the White SOX Will
Report to Rowland at Mineral
Wells For the Spring Training

Chicago, March I1.-Twenty-eight
members OF the Chicago White Sox
will report to Manager Clarence Row.
land at Mineral Wells, Texas. for
spring training. The greater part Of
these will leave Chicago Sunday.
March II on special train and arrive
in the Lone Star state, March II.
of friends and followers of the local
American league club also will be in
the party.
The training trip is much shorter
this year than heretofore. and Man
ager Rowland expects 1t to have bet
ter results. Previously the club used
to train on the Pacific coast and would
be on the road two months before
the season started.
four or five of whom probably win be
sold or traded before the season gets
under way. The veterans on the twirl-
ing staff are: Urban Faber, Joe Benz,
Eddie Cicotte. Reb Russell. Jim
Scott. Melvin Wolfslns and Ed.
Walsh. The rockies are: Malcolm
Calvin, the University Of Wisconsin
star pitcher. Claude Williams, Charles
stellers. Dave Danforth, Jack Eller
and Frank Davis.
Walsh to Stick.
Reports that Big Ed" Walsh would
be dropped were denied shortly before
Rowland's departure. Rowland said
that Walsh was q member OF the
White Sox pitching staff and would be
a big help to the club in helping the
pitchers condition themselves. He al
40 said that Walsh might be able to
take his turn on the mound, an he re-
ported from his home at Meriden,
Conn.,, that his arm felt in fine shape.
However, the task before Rowland
y TO weed out five of this big squad.
It ts likely that three of the rockies
are not yet ready for major league
company and they may be fArmed out
for further seasoning. Two Of the
veterans undoubtedly will have to
fght hard for their places on the list,
as Danforth and williams are toutsd
tas being capable OF holding Q place
on the White Sox stafK.
It has been Mr.. Comiskey's good
fortune to land at@least one star slab
man almost eveYyfssason. IL
I I1Iregf OA16lss1H.
/ Ray Schaik bly, will carr.
nesl efahe Ua4chtDg burdens, but hl
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
WESTERN TEAMS
IN. FOR FINALS
Minot and Dickinson Quints
Defeat Michigan and
Valley City.

Fargo, March 11.-Dickinson and
Minot won the first round of the
basketball tournament held in this
city last evening at the A. c. armory
Dickinson defeated Valley City by a
score Of S3 to 10 and Minot defeated
the Michigan team "a to 20.
The results were not surprise to
tho close followers OF the sport on ac-
count Of the experience of the west
ern teams. The Dickinson quint out
classed their opponents. Richards of
the western team played a sensation
al game at the center position.
Michigan put up hard battle
against the Minot aggregation but the
team work OF the Magic City boys
could not be broken up.
The two winning teams of last
nights fray will meet tonight on the
same floor to decide the state high
school championship.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
MUCH BUILDING FOR
. y BINFORD IN SPRING

Btnford. N. D., March 11.-JudE-
ing from the outlook at the present
time. building activities In the spring
in Binford and surrounding country
will be greater than'it has been for
many years past.
Building operations will begin "a
soon az the frost Is out of the ground
in the spring. and the list Of those
who have already decided to build OF
make improvements, are az follows:
HI. o. Osborn, on the Church farm
will erect q house.
e. Void. q contractor and builder
will build cottage.
Ole Bakksn will erect . cottage on
his farm.
Paul Doll 10 to build Z farm elsva.
tor. holding 1o,500 bushels.
&C. E. Peterson will erect bunga.
low. -
John Jacobs viii build : residsnc.
ina Binford. Ia n .a.s
1: Peter Lysns will build a, house. ~ 4.
An addition with basement Will @bl
built onto the Luthsran Free church
and other interior Improvements bd
Aba Abraham. will serecteA storl
building on Main strest..sss u ~ b.
a. d. shaw Will Isrsun0del the inte.
rior Of his restaurant
a - ~. xfl-N
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
LOSES ST, 100 PER
DAY IN KANSAS

Topeka, Kas., March 1.-THE Mis-
souri, Pacific railway loses s1.100 a
day on it's passenger business in Kan
sas. according to the testimony of c.
H. Smith Of st. Louis, Mo-. valuation
engineer Of the railroad, who appear
ed before the Kansas public utilities
commission yesterday In the hearing
of the application for increased intra-
state passenger rates in the state.
Smith declared what the two-cent
fare agreement was a heavy expense
SO far as the Missouri Pacific was
concerned
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11

will have an able assistant in Tommy
DAILY. and tried veteran in Jack
Lapp.
Several recruits will battle at the
training camp for a place on the in
field. The keystone sack. which will
be guarded by Eddie Collins, is the
only position which will not be fought
George (Buck) Weaver. the sensa-
tional shortstop. may be shifted to the
third corner. and try his hand at that
station, and allow McMullin and Ter
ry. two recruits from the Los Angeles
club. to battle for the shortstop po-
sition. Both come, to the sox hiKhly
recommended, and one undoubtedly
VIII make good. Weaver also will
have George Moriartty, the former
Detroit third sacker. battling him for
the third pillow post. lf the two
Weaver will move itAck to short ana
Moriaritye will be sivsn the third base
Job. ft::s -
The first base problem also may be
definitely settled before the season
starts. The sox hav1 = great fielding
recruit IN Jack Nss4. who established
a record on the coast for hitting, con-
secutively. while playing in the Pa
cine Coast league last season. Man
Ness make good from the start. How
ever, II he should fatl, John Collin,
or Jack FOurnier, may be given the
berth at the initial sack.
Out6eld Fun.
The outfleld Will be well taken care
Of this season by practically the same
players who romped about the outer
garden last season. They are Eddie
Murphy. Happy yeiseh; "Nem"'
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
DEVILS LAKE ELKS
ELECT OFFICERS

Devils Lake, N. D.. March 1.-THE
Elks held regular meeting and
there was a large attendance. Sew
eral candidates were initiated into the
mysteries of the order. During the
meeting there was an election of off,
GERS for the coming year, and owing
to the good work done by the officers
who have held the chairs during the
past year, they were all reelected as
follows:
Exalted Ruler-w. A. Hausman.
Esteemed Leading Knight-R. r.
Hunt.
Esteemed Loyal knight - H. G.
Hooking.
Esteemed Lecturins Knight. A.
Kramer.
secretary-George Juergens.
Treasurer-H. l.. Schultz.
Tyler-W. H. Belford.
Trustees-C. w. Greene. Charles
Henley and Charles Doyon.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
TOVOTE ON SCHOOL
BONDING QUESTION

special meeting of the city board Of
education held at the Mandan Central
school, resolutions were passed to the
effect that special election will be
held at the city hall Saturday, March
ls. for the purpose of submitting to
the voters of the special school district
OF Mandan the question OF issuing
bonds in the amount Of $4,000. The
the expense of erecting a suitable ad-
dition to the Central school building
AS announced the Iiestion concern
ing the legality of issuing school
bonds to this amount was passed up
on favorably by the attorney general
and there is no reason now why the
matter should not be carried through.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
SENTENCES ARE
GIVEN APPROVAL

Washington, March 11.-sentences
Gently imposed by a naval court
martial upon Lieutenant H. A. Jones
and Ensign r. D. Kirkpatrick for
negligence in connection with tho loss
Of q battle signal book from the de-
stroyer Hull at San francisco. last
August were approved yesterday by
the navy departments: T; - 5rss.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
PENSION AGE IS
LOWERED 5 YEARS

Berlin, March II. (wireless to Say
sions is to be lowered from seventy to
sixty-five years. The bill providing
for this change, says the Overseas
News agency. already has been sub
mitted to the German federal council
The German government in propos-
Ing this measure follows the wishes
indicated by the Reichstag which on
January 16. voted in favor Of a
change in the age limit.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
WRESTLERS WILL
MEET AT CRYSTAL

The local wclterweight. Bun DeitZ
Will so to Crystal next Wednesday,
where he will endeavor to throw Hun
ter in 80 minutes for a side bet of so5.
1t is understood that Deitz and Do
ran will meet at the next Moose club
smoker. 1t is reported that Doran
will bet S25 that he can throw Dcitz
IN 80 minutes. poran is heavier than
the local man but Deitz is confident
that he can stay 80 minutes with his
opponent and is willing to put up the
money
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
POSTMASTER MUST
BE TRIED BY Jury

Whitehall. Mont, March 1O.-T. z.
White. former postmaster Of this
place. must stand trial in the federal
embezxlement, being indicted by the
federal grand jury, which has just
completed its work.
The indictment. against White
charges the. pilferinE Of 32.500 from
letter addressed to the Security State
bank Of Whitehall. and that he Ia
short 1873 with the government in
the postal funds.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
MORGAN CHOSEN
TRACK CAPTAIN

Cambridge, Mass. March 11.-John
D. Morgan. class of II for New York
city. was elected captain of the Har-
ward hockey team at a meeting OF the
varsity players last night. Under
Captain Morgan's leadership Harvard
won the intercollegiate championship
this year without losing a game and
with the loss Of only two goals.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
SPORTING NEWS
SUPERIOR RAISES THE
REQUIRED AMOUNT TO
PLACE TEAM IN LEAGUE

The question Of Superior having
league baseball this season was
finally settled when the committee
appointed to raise funds necessary
for financing . team in the North
ern league reported that they were
successful in obtaining the requir.
cd amount.
Only one club is needed to till tho
league to its full quota of SIX teams.
This franchise lies between Grand
Forks and Fort William. In both
these towns negotiations are at a
standstiIl ut tho present time
awaiting further Developments of
local conditions in each city,
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
NEED 10000 MINERS.

London. March :1.-Ten thousand
more skilled miners will be wanted on
twelve months to carry on the work
Of tunneling tor the laying of mines,
according to Robert smiliie. president
Of the Miners Federation Of Great
Britain.
In making this announcement. Mr..
smiliie stated that while q consider
able number Of Miners were already
engaged in this work the government
wanted more and was going to appeal
to the. home office Tor them. These
men. however, will have to be enroll
ed as volunteers.
Grand Forks daily herald., 1916-03-11
HIGH SCHOOL BOWL[RS
ISSUE Def TO OTHER
TEAMS OF THE STATE

\ challenge was SCH, to any high
school twO-man bowling team to
play for the state championship. by
Il. Hanson and ". Raines. two
members Of the high school bow
ling league of this city.
Both of the boys arc excellent
bowlers and would make any team
hustle to defeat them. Raincs has
an average OF 1911 for % games in
the Y. M. &. A. league and Hanson
has IL record average Of 2f3 In 13
games for one day.
Any one desiring games may ar
range the same by writing to r.
Hanson. Box 22O. Grand Forks.
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Thing is good for wet year. it is
good for dry year and. if properly
laid it is good for the next hundred
years