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The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23
A DISTINGUISHED Gardener.

Omaha World-Herald: If the pres
ident hoes the potatoes, the white
house back yard will be more in
teresting place than the front lawn.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

MAY CONSOLIDATE
River Associations VIII Hold Confer
ence in ST. Louis, May and
9 to Consider Traffic
Revival.
PROTECTION IN WAR
NaviaabIe Rivers offer Avenues 70,
Transportation Of Products
and Munitions,
Also.
PROTECTION IN WAR

The Industrial association received
an invitation to attend a. conference
on the revival of river transportation
to be held in St. Louis Tuesday anu
Wednesday, May 8 and 8. The let
ter was accompanied by the official
call, which says in part
At the suggestion of the New Or,
leans board OF trade the st. Louis
Chamber of Commerce, the Mcr-
chants Exchange of St. Louis. the
Upper Mississippi River Improve
ment association, the Mississippi Val
ley Terminal league, the Minneapolis
Civic and Commerce association, be-
lieving that the commercial, indus
trial and agricultural progress Of the
Mississippi valley requires the i'm.
mediate development Of more efficient
transportation facilities, and realiz-
ing that one of the most effective
means of relieving the present con-
gestion on our railroads is to bring
about the immediate use of the Mis-
sissippi river and its tributaries, we
therefore request and urge you to at
tend and to appoint and secure the at
tendance of delegates at the confer
ence."
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

LOT THIS years commencement at Iowa
state coliege, former president Will
nam ~. Iatt and Or. b. A. Steiner OF
Sf1nnel coilege. MI Iatt will deliver
tne annual commencement address
On the evening OF June 9, and Dr.
u,,Mo,e
porK 1e1 aIn -, 49,, 30
r,rantva,eht r,a,,h ~" Apin %
t.ne oo1Iasa hand "a, one Ausus,
so,. u,s sar,,ioe hn,,a 80 a. na' nilseeu
-, obi,iz.tinn oamn 10 ~ io 10y une s.s'l ,
mani n,inn,s natioua, n 80. sA|n r. fesr
likely also that a norn n,n,. n ~ ~ 10
college.
MT sTErr INC III AMI, 90 nj
win Knock a.ed vatan, ~
civil var and 9 forn,a ~ Chr;s.ia i.' e
ister fell dad IN fron+ ~ a.. - ~ d
Dearborn,s Office hare s.trrd.,, 81
ernoon
,,o, , -,
MLiNE' IL AprIl zo.-Ernest
"a, '.esn' Cii i, IOWA. resident
1m ~.io .a:,, ii!uoi ueaier OIL fulton.
~, was ME-. ',.u az ioui were INJURED
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

Gate city want ads bring re-
suits.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23
ILLINOIS.

MT. STERLING, ILL.,, April 23.-Ed
win Knock. aged Z, veteran of thu
civil war. and former Christian min
lister, fell dead in front Of DR.. C. B
Dearborn's office here Saturday aft
ernoon.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

DIES MONIES, April 23.-The Saw.
cry hotel, one Of the historic land
marks of Des Moines, is to be torn
down and replaced by modern $780,.
900 hosiery, containing $50 rooms.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

AMES, Iowa, April 23-Two out
standing speakers have been obtained
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

MARSHALLTOWN, Iowa, April 90
When a team behind which she was
riding ran away, Mrs. Elizabeth Keep
pei, aged 81. living near st. Anthony,
received injuries which resulted in
her death twenty minutes later.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

WASHINGTON, Iowa, April 23.-J,
L. Packer Of West Liberty, has been
elected superintendent Of the Wash
ington city schools for the next var.
to succeed Superintendent C. D. Loose
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

MARION, Iowa, April 23.-John B.
Potter, pioneer of Linn county and
formerly prominent as a farmer aid
has committed suicide by
hanging, at his home in Marion. He
was ninety years old.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-04-23

CLINTON, Iowa, April 23.-Henry
Mensinger has been arrested here,
pending an investigation in the sup
posed drowning Of Robert Hugnin, a
fisherman of Comanche, missing since
Sunday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
CONGRE: SSNAN HELCE- y \
SON PASSED AWAY
Representative From First District
Died in Washington, d. c., From
Attack of Appendicitis

Henry 7. Helgesen, congressman
from the first district, North Dakota,
passed away at Washington, D. c., on
Tuesday, following an operation for
appendicitis. An operation was per-
formed last Thursday, peritonitis set
ting in. He suffered hemorrhage from
the wound and soon had spells Of de-
lerium and stupor Mrs. w. F. Doherty,
a daughter, wife Of one Of Minot's at
torneys, was at the beside. A son,
Elmer, who resides at Spokane, Wash,
was notified Of his serious condition,
but did not reach Washington in time
to see his father alive.
The funeral is to be held at DEBORAH,
Ia, the old home. Speaker Clark
named the following committee to rep
resent the House at the funeral: Nor
ton and Young, North Dakota; Candy,
Dillon and Johnson, South Dakota
Austin, Tenn; Nichols, South Caro-
lima; Clark, Florida; Estopinal, Louis
lana and Booker, Missouri
He was born at DEBORAH, Ia. June
26, 1857. In 1887 he came to North
Dakota, building the first business
house in Milton. He was engaged in
the hardware, lumber and furniture
business at Milton, selling his inter-
ests on going to congress. He is sur
vived by his widow and seven children.
Otto Lomen, publisher of the Ryder
News, is nephew Of the deceased
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
M|NOT GIRLS
MILITARY SQUAD
Company of Young Women Organized
Who Will Train in Khaki Suits
With Real Army Guns

The Minot Gurls' Military Squad
has been organized, several meetings
having already been held. Arrange
ments have been made for drill work
to be done at the Armory. Khaki
suits of the regulation military style
have been ordered and capable mil
itary instructor from the regiment
will drill the squad. The young wo-
men will use regular army guns for
drilling and after a little practice will
appear in the parks.
In many of the cities girls squads
are being organized. 1t affords ex-
cellent exercise and gives the young
women an opportunity to learn what
our young men have to undergo in
times of war. The moral influence on
our patriotism is increased and in case
of necessity they will be better en-
abled to defend themselves. The next
meeting will be held at the Associa-
ton of Commerce rooms Monday eve
ming at 8 O'Clock. There's room for
several more girls but the roster will
be closed after Monday night.
The following already have become
members:
Sayde Pinkerton, Hazel Holt, Mar
tina Piper, Corene Ash, Margaret
Guthrie, Margaret Falconer, Mrs.
Ethelda Luce, Catherine Leet, Mabel
Olson, Lola Smith, Eva Taplin, Hilda
Balerud, Dagney Jensen, Villa Ed
minister, Gladys Myers, Pearl Adams,
Ida Schumacher, Mary Hardak, Hazel
Rusk and Mrs. Will E. Holbein.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
100 LOSE LIVES IN
MUNITIONS EXPLOSION
Believed That a Fanatic Exploded a
Bomb Which Wrecked Chester,
Pa, Plant, Killing Many

). The Eddystone munitions plant at
Chester, Pa, a suburb of Philadel-
phia, was wrecked early Tuesday
morning by series of explosions.
The plant which had been operated by
the Russian government was blown up
with loss Of 116 lives, mostly girls.
It is believed that the explosion was
caused by one of the workmen who be-
believed he was doing real service
to one of the countries engaged in war,
and manufactured and exploded the
bomb, himself losing his life in the ex-
plosion. A large number of injured
have been taken to the hospitals.
There were 800 employees in the build
ing when the explosion occurred. Fire
started Immediately after the explos-
ion and the bodies were so badly char
red that many cannot be identified.
Great excitement followed the explos-
ion. Fire departments, ambulances,
doctors and nurses were rushed to the
scene from Philadelphia and other
towns. Chester has population Of
5000. Many of the young women en-
ployees at the factory were Philadel-
phia girls, who we're attracted to the
factory by high wages.
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DIES Laos BANKER WITH
DIES S-WFSTERN OIL co.

w. G. Rustad, formerly with the
First State bank of Des Laos, has ac-
copied the position as assistant, to
Secretary H. S. johnson Of the Des
Laos Western Oil Co., whose head
quarters are in this city. Mr.. Rustad
succeeds L. L. Colby, resigned, who
has acted in the capacity of assistant
secretary since the organization of the
corporation last winter. The Des Laos
Western Oil Co., maintain an office at
the corner of First street southwest
and Central avenue west, in what is
commonly known as the Dirks build
ing. Mr.. Rustad is bright, capable
and most affable young man and
brings to his new position an enthusi-
ssm and willingness for hard work so
essential for one having charge Of the
onerous duties Of this responsible po-
sition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Austria Breaks With the U. S.

Austria has announced break with
the U. S. following German pressure
and passports were asked for her en-
bassy which have been granted. Am
bassador Penfeld is enroute home
from Austria. Austria desired to re-
main friendly, but could not. Numer-
Gus Austrian ships in this country
have been seized.
German Submarines in Pacific
It has been announced that German
submarines have been seen lurking in
the waters of the Pacific and all boat
captains have been warned to be on
the lookout.
Blew Up informed German Gunboat
The informed German gunboat, Cor
morant, at Guam, was blown up by
German officers when American forces
went to take possession of the boat.
Two German warrant officers and five
enlisted men of the crew lost their
lives. Twenty officers and IL warrant
officers and 321 enlisted men were TAX
en- prisoners.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Revenue Collector I,eaves

Charlie Elliot, Q. S. revenue man,
who has been stationed in this city for
several months, has been transferred
to Aberdeen, S. D., where he is now
personal deputy to U. S. Revenue Col
lector Coffey. Charlie made many
friends during his stay in the city who
regret his departure, yet are recon
ciled by the fact that the change is a
decided promotion for Charlie, his new
office placing him next in line for pro-
motion to the highest office in his de-
partment. His successor, a Devils
Lake man, will arrive in the city the
first of the week.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Great War Council

Plans are being made for great
war council to take place in the United
States within ten days. 1t is announ-
ced that Arthur j. Balfour, British
Foreign Minister, accompanied by Adj
miral De Chair Of the British navy,
Gen. Bridges of the British army and
the governor of the Bank of England,
together with M. Viviani, present min
lister of justice in the French cab
met, will arrive to talk over war plans.
Other powers may be represented.
Plans will be made for policing the
waters of the Atlantic so that sup
plies may be continued to the Allies.
The American navy will guard the
coast of North and South America,
allowing the Allies to use their ships
to guard the lane for shipping. The
military participation Of the U. S. will
also be discussed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
OVER 700 1T EDUCA-
TIONAL MEETING
Speakers Of Note With Forceful Mes
sages Appeared Before Appreciate
i've Audience at 18th Convention.

The twelfth annual session of the
Northwestern Educational Association
Of North Dakota came to a close on
Friday evening with total enroll
ment Of 1873. Since the establishment
of the Normal school, where the SEES
sions are held, it shows a growth of
better than 200 annually-from 800 in
1915 to the present figure of 1873 in
1917. 1t was an unusually strong con-
vention, each program offering num-
bers of extraordinary merit From
without the state were President L. c.
Lord, of the Eastern Illinois Normal
school, and President E. C. Perisho, of
the South Dakota Agricultural Col
lcge at Brookings. Both men gave ex-
ceptionally forceful addresses. The
convention was fortunate, also, in Sc
curing the services of Montaville
Flowers who gave a delightful read
ing Of "The Little Minister" and a
powerful lecture on Rebuilding the
Temple analysis Of conditions
which makes war possible, and means
Of avoiding, or ending such conflicts.
Mr.. Harry Phillips, Director of Mu-
sic, Manchester College, gave three
musical programs Of unusual excel
lence. Other musical numbers were
given by the High School Orchestra
Of the Minot Public Schools, and by
the Girls Glee Club of the Normal
School at some of the sectional meet
ings.
DR.. E. B. Craighead was unable to
appear and President Crane supplied
with an address on "a New Field Of
Golden Opportunities presenta-
ton Of the possibilities of the consol-
dated school-and for the develop
ment of leadership in things worth
while in the rural community. The
address was attended with keen in
terest which bespoke most sympa-
thetic audience, a timely subject, and
a forceful speaker with message to
send home.
Of the other local speakers, State
Supt. N. C. Macdonald spoke at sever
al Of the meetings, the one before the
general session being on "a State
Program for Rural School Better
ment," and before the school officers
section on "School Laws-New and
Old"
Names of note in the Northwest ap-
pearing on the programs were A. G.
Berg, Towner, Supt. F. w. Reinoehl,
Larimore, Supt. L. A. White, Willis
ton, Supt. F. R. Weber, Drake, Miss
Caro- Buchannen, Kenmare, Supt. An
ma Peterson, Supt. L. M. Rockne and
Supt. Goddard Of Crosby. Mrs. Jean
McNaughton Stevens figured promi-
nently in the convention.
A unanimous vote of the members
elected the following as officers for the
coming year:
President-W. F. Clarke, State Nor
NAL School, Minot.
First Vice Presdent-Supt. l.. A..
White, Williston.
Second Vice Pres.-Supt. Sara Guss,
of Pierce county.
Secretary-Miss Edith STADIUM, Mi
not public schools.
Treasurer-Supt. L. M. Rockne, Of
Renville county.
Altho the convention numbered 1888,
thru the hearty cooperation of the
citizens Of Minot, all were comfort
ably housed for the session with room
ing accommodations for seventy five
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Minneapolis Elevators Burned

Two incendiary fires in Minneapolis
Monday night destroyed the Quinn
Stephenson elevator and that of the
Marfield Grain Co. The total loss is
about 100000 to the grain and build
ings. Bomb caps are believed to have
been found in the ruins. Governor
Burnquist has authorized reward
for the arrest of the conspirators.
Double guards have been placed about
all Twin City elevators.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
George Lund of M0hall Died Here

George Lund, prominent druggist
from Mohall, N. D., passed away at a
local hospital during the night after
an illness Of two weeks from pneu-
monia. The remains are being prepar-
ed for shipment to the old home, Blair,
Ne'b., Saturday morning. They will
be accompanied by Mrs. Lund, who has
has been in the city with her husband
during his illness.
Mr.. Lund was 81 years, 8 months
and Is days of age. He livid in Minot
for good many years where he was
engaged as pharmacist. Some years
ago he purchased drug store at Mo-
hall which he conducted very success
fully since. Mr.. Lund was of a genial
disposition and readily made friends
He leaves wife and two children who
have the sincere sympathy of host
of friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Great War Council Planned-U. S.
Will Build 1000 Boats-Brazil
Breaks With Germany--Week's
Developments Boiled Down
TO Build 1000 Small Boats

Major General George Goethals,
who had charge of the building Of the
Panama Canal, has been formally re-
quested by President Wilson to take
charge of building 1000 wooden ships
to carry supplies to the allies. The
shipping board has $5O,O00,O00 at it's
disposal for the construction and pur-
chase of vessels. The entire resources
of available ship building yards are
to be used for this purpose. The plan
is to build large number Of small
boats which are almost immune to tor
pedo attacks.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
De MOiay Commandery Worshipped
at Presbyterian Church Easter.


Nearly forty members of DeMolay
Commandery No. 10, X. T., assembled
at the Asylum Sunday morning and at
1890 o'clock marched to the Presby-
terrain church, where they worshipped
with Rev. P w. Erickson and his con-
gregation.
The church had been most attract
lively decorated with the green and
white Easter colors. In the front of
the church was cross, electric light
ed. The banner of the Knights Tenn
plar formed part of the decorations
and potted plants and flowers with
Easter lilies were everywhere present.
Special music was sung by the
choir, with Prof. Groskopf at the pipe
organ.
Rev. P. W. Erickson preached a
strong sermon, one Of the best ever
heard by the Sir Knights.
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additional visitors. The committee on
resolutions presented report heartily
endorsed by the convention, express
ing the appreciation Of the members
for such courtesies on the part Of the
Minot people and the Normal school,
They also embodied the sentiment of
loyalty to the nation in it's present
conAict-"to applaud the firm stand
taken by President Wilson in defense
of the rights and the honor of the Am
erican people, and in behalf of Liber-
ty and Democracy thruout the world"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
COMMITTEE NAMED FOR
"WAKF ZIP AMERICA" DAY

A committee has been appointed by
President Shaw of the city commission
to take charge of the work of giving
expression to the patriotism of the
city on April IS, the anniversary Of
the entire community to rally the lat
ent Americanism for the purpose of
inspiring men to offer their services
to this country in this hour of danger.
The general committee and the lines
of activity each will direct are as
follows:
o. M. Pierce-Chairman
Captain F. E. Wheelon-Co. D.
Major E. S. Person-Parade.
M. R. Porter-Finance.
G. A. Johnson-Publicity.
c. A. Aaker-Music.
C. C. Wysong-Home Guards.
B. N. Lesk-Program.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Raising Large Army

The work Of enlistment for both
the army and navy is going on rap
idly over the U. S. The universal mil
itary law has not yet been passed by
congress, although it is being con-
sidered. It will depend largely on the
rapidity with which enlistments come
in whether the law will be enacted or
not. There seems to be good deal
Of opposition to the plan Of conscrip-
tion in congress. The age limit for
enlistments in the army has been rails
ed from IS to 40 years. Plans are be-
ing made to select officers for the new
regiments from among the men al
ready trained, officers to be secured
through competitive examination. This
will do away with the old plan Of al
lowing almost anybody to organize a
company, whether he has had previ-
GUS military training or not, and con-
siderd very expensive plan at best.
The war department has announced
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
GENERAL DISPLAY OF STYLE
PLUS CLOTHING NEXT WEEK

Next week is "Styleplus Week"
throughout the United States from
Maine to California. r.
A general showing of Styleplus
clothing for men in all Of the various
materials and styles will be shown
in the Styleplus stores throughout the
United States.
1t has been the wonder of the mar
keting world how the Styleplus Co..
has been enabled to retain it's old
price Of $17.00 on suits, in the face Of
increased cost of materials without
cutting down the quality Of the ma
terials and workmanship, but it has
been done.
G. A. Hassell, of the Leland Depart
ment Store, where Styleplus clothing
is handled in this city answered this
question in the following manner.
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AUSTRIA BREAKS With
THE UNITED States

that all members of the national
guards who have families dependent
upon them for support, will be dis
missed at once. This will save the
government large sums Of money in
caring for the families. Most married
men in the national guard will thus be
dismissed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
CAPTURE MUNITION SHIP

A munition Ship carrying several
thousand rounds of rifle and machine
gun ammunition was fired upon and
captured by two U. S. torpedo boat
destroyers on the coast of California.
The boat was enroute to Mexico. When
it failed to stop, five shots were fired
and the boat was beached.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12

First, the Styleplus Co. bought up an
enormous stock of materials at the old
price and then the company in order
to maintain the present price for at
least two years yet, expects to do bust
ness for some time to come without
profit, even cutting down some of the
profits of the retail merchants.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Many Getting Married

Throughout the United States The
market has been stimu-
lated by the new order. Many young
men seem to prefer getting married
to going to war and clerks have been
beseiged for marriage licenses in the
large cities. Young men securing
such licenses have been dubbed SLACK
ers."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Fast Mail Wrecked

No. 81, the G. N. fast mail, was
wrecked during the night when it ran
into string Of box cars near Balm
vile, Mont. Thos. Pierce, the engi-
neer, was rendered unconscious for
several hours, but later was able to 60
to Glasgow where he is being treated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
German Raider Reported

A German raider was reported seen
off the coast of Nantucket Saturday,
causing some alarm. It may have been
a false report as no word has been re-
ceived concerning it since.
German submarines have been re-
ported seen in Mexican waters.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Travelling Man Died

H. F. Starr, aged 40 years, a travel
ing man of Fargo, died at his room in
the Waverly hotel early this morning.
The remains will be shipped to Fargo
Friday afternoon. Starr represented
the Vesta Corset Co. of New York.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Allies Continue to Gain

On the west front in France, the AL
lies continue to drive the Germans
back. In two days fighting the Brit
ish army took 1000 German prison.
ers with little loss and captured many
guns.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Five Billion Bond Issue

The fve-billion dollar bond issue, of
which three billion will be issued as a
loan to the Allies, is expected to pass
the house Friday of this week. Dur
ing the first year Of the war seven bill
lion dollars will have been issued, not
all of which is expected to be spent.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-04-12
Short Winter Wheat Crnn

It has been announced that the VIM
ter wheat crop of the country is short
100000 bushels and the price has
again scared. On April 7 May wheat
in Chicago took a jump to S2.12