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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
WHY NOT PAY UP?

A number Of North Dakota miutiamen would like
to know why the state Of North Dakota does not pay it,
bilA.
The state legislature appropriated . sum Of money
to DO paid to members Of the North Dakota National
Guard who answered the presidents call for troops for
service at the Mex1can border. Tho bill was signed by
the governor, and IL now . law. No action at law has
been brought to prevent the carrying out Of its pro-
visions. In accordance with tho regulations, lists have
been made out showing tho amount due to each soldier,
and the necessary blanks have been filed out and sent
in to Bismarck. The banks of Grand Forks, and, As We
understand It. Of other cities in the state, have agreed
to cash these vouchers whom they are presented. ana 30
accept them without discount.
The matter has been in the hands Of tho authorities
at Bismarck for some weeks. Apparently nobody in
Bismarck has had time to perform the clerical labor nee
sssary in this case. for tho men in the Grand Forks COM
any intimation as to whom they wore likely to receive
them. II ever.
The money which Is duo these soldiers is theirs as
= matter Of right and Of law. Tho appropriation was
made for the purpose Of meeting an emergency. Many
of the men were Obliged to buy new outfits Of clothing
on their return. Not all Of them were able to md posi-
tons Immediately. The money was appropriated for the
purpose Of tiding over the needs Of the first few weeks
after the troops returned. Paid promptly the money
would have been very acceptable. The South Dakota
troops, under a similar appropriation. have been paid
their money long sinoa.
Somewhere in Bismarck there appears to be an
Official. or a clerk. who assumes that the purpose Of this
appropriation Ii to create q fund for soldiers grand chill
dren. This ID a mistake. The money was intended for
the men themselves. and they ought to have it-now.
Whoever is responsible for the delay needs to be vigor-
ously prodded with an exceedingly sharp stick.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
JOHN GRASS, LAST OF GREAT SIOUX
CHIEFS, TELLS HOW HE FOUGHT IN
x BATTLES; GIVES ADVICE TO SOLDIERS

Bismarck, April 2s.-John Grass.
last of the great Sioux chiefs. slowly
recovering from a serious illness
which threatened a week ago to take
Sioux orator. has dictated q message
to the people that Chief John Grass
the Sihasapa-Teton Sioux believes that
our country will win with honor, be-
cause we are in the right" b
Close to the Fort Yates hospital at
Fort Yates, the once famous chief of
the plains, is able to sit up only . few
hours each day. His meals are
brought to him in his government
shack by attaches Of the hospital. He
Is about 70 years old and not LOT
years as some reports stated, which
somewhat incensed the old chief.
When I was q young man and
went to battle With our surrounding
enemies. I did not think Of tho danger.
but tried to escape from death 50 I
could give counsel to my people and
be Of more service to them after my
~saxperienoes" says the chieft f.; ~. IN
people. across the greater water. I
have been sick and I have had much
time to think about It. I never
counseled war unless my people were
struck first. I think Of my young
days now, of tho time when I was
strong and brave. I would enlist now
II l were young.
1T gives me almost q fear when I
think that II the United States IL de-
feated, we would. be under obligations
to some strange people. If the Unit
ed States is successful. I Will be
proud. ! am not afraid for my people
to enlist They would have q chance
for death in battle and honor. I am
telling Q my heart, what 10 In 1t,
Ever since I was q young man I
have been willing to help the white
man and now that I am. an old man I
do not want to fight white people.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

But these Germans are not Americans.
and have struck US, and now q man
should nght If he is not a woman.
Ono thing worries mel am afraid
that the prices of wheat will be so
high that some of our people may
starve to death.
When I was q young man and we
fought our enemies, we did not wait
for dinner but fought at once to win
or lose the fight. Our way was to
rush in and shoot and strike all the
time without any rest and giving the
enemy no time to prepare for us.
When we were In war. We did It diff
ferently than they do low: We gen-
orally vent early in the morning
were confused. Our rule was that we
took no prisoners Of war like you do
now. I was telling you Of our way
OF fighting in the olden time.
"Our enemies T among Is now.
and I am almost one-ha1f scared of
them. There are many Germans all
around us. One thing my people Z
col in and that IL horse fighting.
When I vas young and went to the
war trail my father sang a song for
me. When you went to Mexico I
sang it to you In your honor:
DO not have a double mind.
With thoughts Of fear you cannot be
brave.
Do not think too much Of your home
place,
But be brave, you arc seeking for q
higher honor in war"
'.rhat song means never to return
without honor.
You may tell the psopls-the
nght ana they must fight hard. with
happy hearts, and hat chief John
Grass, the sihasspa-Teton Sioux be-
lieves that III country will win with
honor because we are in the right"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
THE JUVENILE BAND

Tho PACKED house which greeted tho juvenile band
It tho concert on Sunday afternoon n the Grand theater
Wa . demonstration Of tho interest which has been
aroused In Grand Forks In the teaching Of instrumental
musdo to children.
The concert as q whole was q successful one in ev-
cry way. The East Grand Forks band, which contributed
several numbers. rendered the selections in q most pleas
ing manner. The drum CORPS from the Belmont school
contributed q number which was very attractive. And
the boys band merited the hearty applause which it re-
ceived.
But tho concert was more than just q means for
Willing away an hour or two. It was . demonstration
OF achievement and an earnest Of things to come. II
a score or moro of boys can make this progress in a win
tors rehearsals conducted under extraordinary dinoul-
des. 1t Is evident that vastly more can be accomplished in
q similar period with many Of these difficulties removed.
And the sentiment which already exists. and which IS
rapidly growing. appears to be decidedly In favor OF put
ting this work on q proper foundation, surrounding 1t
with tho proper instrumentalities for control and for
making It Of general application throughout tho city
wherever there are to be found young people who can
avail themselves of it.
This work ought at the worry earliest possible mo-
ment, to be put on a basis where it can be handled with
out the making Of constant appeals to the public for
financial support; whore all children who are capable
OF progress in this direction, and to whom this Particular
form of activity makes a special appeal can be guided
and instructed; and whore instruction in this, ono Of the
finest and most useful OF all arts will not be confined to
any particular class Of instruments. but will include all
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
GENERAL CARRANZA
ISSUES, DECREE TO
HASTEN LIQUIDATION

Mexico City. April 8o.-General
Ing for fastening the liquidation Of
the banks Sof emission now under
what corresponds to q federal receiv-
ershtp. under. special rules TO be pro-
mulgated by the government. The OBJ
5ect Of this order, the decree states,
- to avoid delay and damagelto the
interests of stockholders. depositors
ana holders Of the paper issues Of the
are not able to liquidatA IN full the ~
sues outstanding the secretary Of the
treasury Will consiGn the affairs OF
the banks to the courts so that pro-
cedure may be had promptly under
= bankruptcy jaws II Il II found
that. frauds have been committed
those responsible Willie turned oyer
TO the criminal courts tor action.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

THE British government denied the
people Of Russia their revolution
then, a. France had previously denied
ish government would have denied It
to them again on this occasion IL It
had been possible.
Tho American people have not
been led into the war by secret COM
but by the defiance OF Ger
many and ar open declaration that II
American ships were sunk and Ameri-
lean citizens deliberately drowned
America would retaliate. II all ma
tions had acted on this principle there
would have been no war"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

Tn hrge amount Of business we have done during the first week fourG treat Clearance sac n ~
fact that ehu buying pbM.a appreciate the wonderful values we offer If you'll have not inspected
collection Of Rare Bargains ONE here Monday morning We assure you ola grat smpdse
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
CREDITS FOR FARM WORK

Whom tho United States became q party to tho war
the University Of North Dakota took prompt action to
aid in supporting the government in preparing for the
work Of tho war. Arrangements were made for student
drills in ordsr that the young mon in attendance might
at themselves for active service in case they should be
called on to perform II. Tho use Of the campus was ten
cred desirable. Arrangement were made for the grant
ing Of credits In all possible cases to young men who vol
unteersd ana thus interrupted their academic work.
This matter Of credits. 1t II interesting to note. is not con-
fined to service in the army or navy. It extends also to
service on the farm.
Recognising the pressing need for farm labor it was
decided to grant credits under appropriate regulations to
students who volunteered for farm work and thus cut
abort their years work at the institution. The credits
for which provision 10 made will DO granted to students
who, at tho close Of the school year. present satisfac-
tory evidence that they have actually been engaged in
farm work. Tho university management thus recognises,
in . very useful and practical way, tho very important
place that farm work occupies in the equipment Of the
nation for the proper performance OF its duty.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

This 10 preeminsnt,y . time whom men should learn
how to do things. Il helps In getting better pay. Men
get paid for knowing how. Maybe they don't always
get more. but certainly knowing II an essential help in
getting good pay. Some men are good mechanics, but
poor statesmen. They do good work, but do not have
the tact to sell their talent in the best market This is
true not only ~ to mechanics, but in nearly all pursuits.
needs to waste time. Even when not employed a man
can DO studying mp methods Of doing things within or
Outside Of his usual pursuits. which he can capitalize
latsr. Ths knowledge opens Widely the door OF oppor-
tuntiy.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

tho league bosses have sstoppsd themselves from going
before tho people and asserting that this was q machine
vooifsrou.ly made had the court rsnn.,n.d 4. it We. a
year ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30

Bulgary, an ally Of Germany. q glad just now. Some
Iof the statesmen have started a story that the entrance
OF the United States into the war will bring quick victory
10 Germany. They explain that this country Will have
H. hold all kind Of supplies war munitions and other
wiss. for 10 own use'tn the va. and can no longer spare
sanything to sell ito the allies, hence the war operations
Eof.ths allies must break down quickly.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-30
THE A OF REGENTS

The state Ii to be congratulated on the termination
OF tho suit brought to Dust the board Of regents. The
decision Of the supreme court establishes beyond any
possible question the legality Of the appointment Of the
msmbers who were appointed during the session of the
legislature which provided for the creation of the body.
II was highly necessary that a decision OF some sort
be reached. The summary action Of the governor had
crested . situation which was intolerable. The affairs
Of the educational institutions had been thrown into
confusion, and that confusion could not be renewed until
there cane from the court a decision declaring whether
or not the board was a legally constituted body.
The board of regents was created by the Legislature
Of 1915. Tho act provided for the management Of the At
fairs Of the educational Institutions by a board Of i've
mon to be appointed by the governor and confirmed by
the senate. The i've men were named by the governor
a day or two before the act was finally passed. subse-
quently the appointments were confirmed In the usual
manner.
The board thus constituted organized and proceeded
with tho discharge OF its duties. Last January Governor
Frazier. without any previous intimatdon that a doubt
existed as to the status Of the board, sent abrupt notices
to each member thereof declaring his Office vacant. At
about the same time the names Of i've other mon were
sent to the senate for confirmation as members Of the
board Of regents, with the explanation that the members
of the old board had not been legally appointed.
No explanation has ever been given Of the discour-
tesy which marked the governors action. But at any
rata. the board members refused to be dismissed in this
arbitrary and summary manner, and challenged the gov
srnor to take legal steps to Dust them In the meantime
they proceeded with their work a best they could.
The case just decided II one which wa tardny
brought In tho nams Of tho state to have the i've places
on tho board declared vacant Two main reasons were
advanced
Fra. it was contsndsd that a. til. names Of tho
msn selected By Governor Hanna were sent to tho senate
bsfore tie EN- had actually been passed, thu appointments
and subosquent oonf1rmahons were illegal
Second. tho stats officials held that inasmuch Is all
laws passed without the emergency CLAUSE are subject to
the rsfaFsndum. which may be invoked at any time be-
fore July 1. appointments under q new Law could not
laNful1y DO made prior to that date.
Tho court dtsposes Of both these contentious. With
ONT going in detail into the reasoning Of the court or
fNfN the huf afAA ~ %h> ~0~A a. -. to-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
BISHOP URGES PROPER USE
Z OF GOD-GIVEN TALENTS

1 That 1t is better to make failure of life
trying than to- give up before we start and
not put to good use the ability we have
was the message of the Right Rev. Theo-
dore Payne Thurston, Episcopal missionary
bishop of oklahoma, who spoke at the noon
day Lenten service at st, Stephens Epis-
eopal Church, Tenth street below Market,
today
Doctor Thurston used Christs parable
OF the talents to prove his point.
mo one is ever blamed in the Bible"
said Doctor Thurston, because he has
little, but always because he does not put
TO good use what little he has. If we do not
use what we have 1t will soon come to be
useless when we do want to use it, as in the
case of the ancient Egyptian who stood on
one leg on the top of high pillar in order
to keep himself aloof from the sins of the
world. When he did attempt to use his leg
he found that he could not. Let us use
whatever talents we have, no matter how
small, and a crown of glory awaits u.s."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
PRAYER FOR PRESIDENT
AT LENTEN SERVICE
The Rev. C. L. Washburn Offers
Special Supplications in
Old Christ Church

prayers for strength and heavenly guild
.nce for President Wilson were offered this
noon in Old Christ Church. where Presi-
don, washington used to worship, by the
rector of the church, the Rev. c. Il. wash
burn. during the Lenten services
"uelp and strength is asked for the
ruiers of all nations. but especially for the
president of the United States" prayed the
REV. M. washburn, "in maintaining the
yIebt and seeking peace" A silken flag
was unfurled beside the pulpit.
The sermon this noon was given by the
Rev. Giles Knight. of the Emmanuel
church, who took as his text the words
M Christ. 81 am the way, the truth and
the life"
q "It matters little what the ancents said,
vhat the philosophers say" said the Rev.
Mr., Knight our Master said these words
N language that any one could understand.
He speaks with an authority which no man
Gan Ngainsay. He spake with such truth
that after thousands of years His words
i've and millions of people believe in Him"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
DIVORCED PERSONS GET
LICENSES TO MARRY
Two of Today's Applicants for Per-
mits to Wed Recently Freed From
Prior Contracts

Two applicants who were recently
granted divorces were among those who
obtained licenses this afternoon 10 wed
Harry L. Seaman, Of 3Os North Thirty
second street, whose former wife, Ella
Seaman, was granted a divorce from him
last Monday, obtained a license to wed
Mae A. Foley. who lives at the Thirty
second street address. The couple will be
married by Magistrate Tracy.
Sadie NJ. Butler, of 1876 North Alder
street. who was granted divorce from
her former husband. Melvin Lemp on the
grounds of desertion. obtained n license
to wed William b. Rose. Of 1914 Crease
street. After getting the divorce from her
husband, the prospective bride resumed
her maiden name.
Other licenses granted follow:
Richard PENNINGTON. se5 N. Burns st. and Mel
,vlna Flamer, 0l2 Watts st.
ff5HgG scS%d NGSO Sal JOS Emily ST and concea
cher1s ptan.T TrGHe 2I9s Es.ss rh' st. and Anna
Anthony A. Lichetti. $751; Chestnut St. and
Nal Lydte nos, D; Custsr stoo Genmore ave; 80,
LOUIS ;'sS sSyy~ sC' Ra Sth 81 st. and pccc Heller
sa%usi cssin Ms5sS7 p. = Franklin St, and Sarah
M1FrS sscS "a asS asS Il ah st. and Dor" osen
ofPEfs A. sb sd 4 % H. and
Basil kenner. 1921 Aspen St, and Alberta Hall.
Harry j. .Bnrwsil. 5lil Pine St. and Martha
Lloyd. 5s21 Chestnut st.
'0sePe sepe NsseE ~ L%TTHncS st. and Mar
HSTsy ,koPlin, ,d5ii Wilton St, and Rose
william Betts tOo1 Ludlow s., and Eta Size
more. 3I17 Warren st.
William Holmes. 1895 South ST.. and Eva Ruff
I'm. 1925 Webster st
Grace W. Hughes, 1900 Mt Vernon st. ""'
oliver Poindexter, 325 Wyota st, and I,essie
:, Thomas, 1898 Mt Vernon st.
Edward r. Mealey, 322 Belgrade St, and Catha
r, rine NJ Smith, 1905 +. Berks st.
EdMWard MaJ MaddoX 2o2a Turner ST.. and Susan
Warren L.; Ellis, Ratimore. Md, and Lillian
Chester y. Clark 1o35 Spring St, and Thelma
=, wilson, $50 Latona st.
Harry Turner. 1918 Allegheny ave and Aman.
Tbnma da n; Heath, 4liq Freeland st;
4, Burns 9ws i7So rrsneS LEAGUE Island and Mamie
Samuel Forman, 2G6G T. Huntingdon st. and
Richard Bonner. 1892 Nice ST. and Helen 7
Hammie; 200l Westmoreand st.
Lee nie. noI Race ST.. and Gertrude +. Kelley
Harvey I. La Plant. 42O7 ~ Fairhill St, ant
:, MarEaret overa nder. 7a3 w. Ontario st, "'''
EDWARD a; Costello. POS S. Sth ST., and Louisa
>, NJ Gribbin. 233O Catharine st.
Harry =. Happersett. Coatesville. Pa, and Viola
.Weidler. Coatesville. Pa.
waiter Williams. 1909 Foulkrod st. and Saral
sadie wilentschik $40 S. 5tS st. 'e''' '''
William y. Barksdale 22Os Stewart st an,
Annie +. Shigpen, 1898 w. York st.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
CHRIST'S SAVING GRACE,
LENTEN SERMON THEME

1t is entirely possible for any one to
live life free from sin. to conquer every
temptation, according to the Rev. DR..
Charles S, Hutchinson, pastor of ST. Glenn
ents Episcopal Church. who spoke at the
monday Lenten service today at Old st.
Peters Church. Third and Pine streets.
Christ came to be the perfect son of
God" said Doctor Hutchinson. "He is the
second Adam, bringing victory where the
hrst Adam suffered defeat. His victory
has given us the strength to win victory.
No one who uses the grace of God can sin.
We are not alone in the battle of tempta-
tion as He was for we have His will in
addition to our own. Our wills need not
bend nor need they break. but we must
realize that we are in need of the help of
His will and ask Him for it, With it we
can withstand any difficulty, bear any cross
and win any victory over the devil"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
"EVACUATION" OF GROUND
REPORTED BY BERLIN

BERLIN. March 1.
Evacution of German positions on both
banks of the Ancre was admitted in an
official statement issued by the War Office
today. The statement follows:
"On both banks of the Ancre several days
ago, for special reasons, part of our ad-
vanced positions has been voluntarily and
Systematically evacuated and the defense
has been placed into another prepared line.
Our movement remained concealed from the
enemy Carefully acting rearguard posts
hindered his troops, which groped forward
only with hesitation, from occupying with
out fighting the strip of land which was
abandoned by us and which was lying in
ruins. ase
Yielding in the face Of numerically
superior attack. as had been ordered, these
minor detachments inflicted considerable
sanguinary, losses to the enemy and cap
tured eleven officers, 174 of the ranks, as
prisoners, and four machine guns, and still
today dominate the forefield of our posi-
tions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
CHRIST FRIEND OF MAN,
RATHER THAN. HIS JUDGE

1t was day just like today, dark. dismal
and dreary, that Christ was crucifed, ac-
cordng to the Rev. George Herbert Toop,
at the noon Lenten service at st. Paul's
Episcopal Church, Third street below Wal
nut. He said that Christ gave his life to
show his friendship for mankind. a friend
ship which we can hardly attain.
He said that Christ is our friend but we
mostly take Him as a judge, a king and as
q comforter, but seldom do we take him as
. friend. He is our best friend, and can
show us better friendship, an even great
er friendship than that of Damon for
Pythas. Therefore we should confde in
Him, more as a friend
The way for us to be on good friendly
terms with God is to lead a righteous
Christian life, and His friendship will be
returned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
ANCRE RETREAT MAY
PRECEDE TEUTON BLOW

LONDON, March 1.-The British believe
the German retreat plan is a strength-sav-
ing maneuver preceding a great German
blow" declared II. w. Forster, financial
secretary to the War Office, in the House
OF Commons this afternoon.
"As result of the Ancre pressure"
Forster said, 'the enemy retired on a
twelve-mile front and the British have ad-
vanced to depth of two miles, gaining ten
villages and other important positions.
The retreat is bound unfavorably to
affect the German troops and the German
people"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Elkton Marriage Licenses

ELKTON. Md. March 1.-The following
couples procured marriage licenses here to-
day as follows Edward L. Lankford and
Lena A. Smith. Leroy b. Jacobs and Anna
a. Slemmer, John Lourelli and Anna Mad
den. Joseph A. Hurley and Elva J. Smith
Charles Hinke and Frances Matres, all of
Philadelphia James Irvine and Isabelle
MacGaw. Chester: John T.. Gebhart and
Alice r. Clark. Wilmington Roy Whitney
and Nellie Strong, Havre de Grace. Md. :
Isaac w. Hammond. Port Deposit, and
Grace o. Cook. Laurel. Md.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-03-01
Silk Mill to Double Capacity

BEAVER MEADOW, Pa, March 1.-The
MCGOWAN silk mill. recently established
here. and the first local industry outside
of the anthracite mines, is to be enlarged
to double it's capacity. Heretofore girls
and boys from Beaver Meadow went to
Hazeton every day to work, but most of
them are now engaged in the plant in their
own town.