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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
TERRITORIAL DAYS
RECALLED IN LETTER

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. S.-.A cheat
Of interesting letters dating back to
early territorial days has been for
warded by DR.. Libby Of Grand Forks.
secretary of the state historical So
ciety, to the state museum. Included
in the lot is q Danish communication
written to the territorial secretary In
1869, relative to impending Danish
immigration to this territory.
OF particular local interest IL let
ter written by Guillaume Tell Poisson.
from Paris in 1872 to former Minister
Washburn asking information con-
corning the whereabouts of his son.
George Washington Poisson, formerly
stationed at Fort Rice, as a private IN
the 22nd United States infantry. The
elder Poisson volunteers the informa-
ton that he had served az a major in
the United States army from 1927 to
1887. A later letter indicates that
George Washinkton was discovered
through the efforts Of the former
minister to France and that through
the intercession Of Mr.. Washburn
there has been found for him, as his
father gratefully states, "a position
moro fitting to the son Of a former
officer Of the United States"
George Washington Poisson, It ap-
pears from the correspondence. had
been engaged with q companion In
cutting wood on George island, Da-
kota territory, as fuel for Missouri
river steamers, an occupation which
was very profitable in that day, II not
befltting the dignity Of a son Of the
French patriot.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
Mayville Normal.

Mayvi1le. N. D., Feb. 8.-The May
Vile state normal school basketball
team put up lively game against the
Valley City normal team in the nor
NAL gymnasium here this afternoon,
but were defeated by score Of ~
to 1s.
The funeral of Ronald Jensen, son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Jensen. was
held from the home Tuesday after
noon: Rev. Lippitt Of the Congrega-
tional church conducted the sery-
ices.
The boy scouts held election Of Of
hcers at a recent meeting and the fol-
lowing officers were elected. Patrol
leaders. Theodore Olson and Casper
Lurs; assistant patrole leaders. Clar-
endon Kenny and Raymond johnson:
secretary, Gerald sievert; treasurer.
Tom Hillyer. The organization is rap
1dly growing In numbers and activity,
son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. q.
L. Elkin.
IS. c. Koppang is visiting in the twin
cities and attending the automobile
show. He has not yet announced
what he will do when he has closed
np the affairs Of the Mayville Motor
company which recently sold out to
the Springer Auto company.
Mrs. David Anderson, who under
went serious operation at the local
hospital, is rapidly recovering.
Mrs. Knutsch, from Portland. I'm.
derwent an operation Of appendicitis
at the local hospital the early part Of
the week.
A Go-to-church band has been
started in tho Congregational church
with a membership Of over sixty per-
sons.
John Kuhn seriously injured hi.
back while helping to move a SAFE
He was unable to walk homo. but n
gradually recovering. ="
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
Amin Bill Debate
Did Not Materialize

Helena. Mont. Feb. s.-Debate in
the Montana senate on the Amin bill,
expected to be the feature of yester-
days session Of the assembly, was
curtailed when the measure, which
provides for the enforcement Of pro-
hibition when it goes into effect, was
re-referred to the judiciary commit
tee.
Tho bills creating wheatland and
Sykes counties were put through on
third reading.
Willett gave notice Of a bill for the
submission Of a constitutional amend
ment changing the procedure Of meet
ing Of the legislative assembly. The
bill provides that the first rs days Of
the session shall be devoted exclusive
ly to the Introduction Of bills. Then
the legislature shall recess 80 or 40
days to ascertain the sentiment Of
their constituents regarding the bills
introduced. Then the assembly shall
convene again for IS days, and no
bills can be introduced during tho
second period except by three-
fourths vote Of the members of the
house where the bill originated.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
PEMBINA

PembinA, Feb. s.-Mr. ana Mrs. +.
D. McCaffery Of Carlisle were IN
town recently.
Judge w. J. Kneeshaw has return
ed to Grand Forks.
The dance given by the band WAS
q big success
The Roman Catholic church held
their regular card party, in the CITY
hall.
Miss Mcdonald of Wheaton. nl ha.
been added to the teaching staff OF ths
high school. She will teach music in
the school. 80
DR.. Geo. Douglas and Miss Bessie
Douglas left for Valparaiso ANA Chi
cago respectively.
Miss Isabel Douglas went to win
nipeg. ~ VIZ
Mrs. Russell Aylen who arrival
from Minneapolis has been in Town
for few days.
The little son Of Mr.. and Mr.. .wal.
lace Cameron died last week.
Mrs. Hugh Mckay and little danrh-
ter Patricia have been in town from
Winnipeg, visiting Mrs, McKavs
mother. Mrs Basken.
Mr.. Hector Branchand Of Cavalier
ters. y '-'7
Miss Marjorie. the little daughter a.
MI and Mrs. John Oltom feii ana
broke her collar bone. N-
week. ''"spes lsst
The ladies Of the Methodist A,a
met with Mrs. e. d. Booker.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
LID! May GET
SEVERAL 5 CRACKS !
IL Some Bills now Ready
Pass Blue Law Will be
Much Easier.

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. s.-The Sun
day blue law lid will get several 9TH
or, cracks in it If some of the bills
now ready for consideration succeed
IN getting the advocates Of the strict
law enforcement and puritanical Sum
day. While Senator Martins home
rule bill for cities, giving municipali-
ties power to regulate Sunday observ-
ance, was reported for indefinite post
ponement by the committee on judic-
larry. majority report Of same commit
tee will recommend that Senator
Hamilton's Sunday baseball bill pass,
while a minority will move for an in
definite postponement Senator Lind
stroms bill, legalizing Sunday hunt
Ing during the open season has been
reported for passage. Consideration
OF Senate Bill 127, requiring compan-
les writing fire and hail insurance to
notify by wire within twenty-four
hours If they decline to cover risk,
was indefinitely postponed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
DATES SET FOR
1917 CHAUTAUQUA

walhalla, N. D.. Feb. s.-The 1917
assembly will be held in the Chautau-
qua park at Walhalla June 80 to July
9. Their program for 1917 will be
fully 100 per cent better than that
of 1915. is the assurance. There is
something attractive for every ono.
To the literary mind it will appeal.
For the musically inclined there is
enough to satisfy and more. To the
religious and spiritual part Of man
there has been given consideration
ample-food sufficient and naught to
mar. Agriculture. with its various
departments. has not been neglected
and those travel bent are on the
memory list.
To keep at arms length dull care
and worry. there have been provid-
cd amusement and entertainment for
all. These features stand on bold
relief throughout the program for
A remarkable fact-an exception
10 that the great world war has not
increased the cost Of admission,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
LOST IN STORM
FIFTEEN HOURS
Man and Wife Frozen But
Will Recover, Accord
ing to Directors.

New Rockford. N. d.. Feb. s.-1n
the recent bad blizzard which ragged
for seven days in this section, Mr.. and
Mrs Frank Reed were lost on the
prairie for about IL hours.
The couple had been in this city
and when the blizzard started they
went for home in a cutter despite the
fact that friends begged them to stay
in town.
When but half mile from the city
the horse lost the trail, Mr.. Reed at
tempted to lead the animal. The cut
ter tipped and Mrs. Reed was thrown
out. Finally Mr.. Reed unhitched the
horse, tieing one line about his own
body and the other end around his
wife. In this way they started to
walk. Finding this unsuccessful, they
returned to the cutter and awaited
until morning when Mr. Reed started
for hime and finally organized a small
searching party to find his wife. This
party and another was formed in this
city and the unfortunate woman was
found after q difficult search.
The fact that Mrs. Reed was we'll
clothed saved her from being badly
frozen, although she suffered greatly.
Mr.. Reed was badly frozen about
the face, but will recover.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
HARDWARE MEN
MEET NEXT WEEK

Fargo. N. D., Fob. "a crew Of
men were put to work by President
Hubert Harrington Of the North Da-
kota Retail Hardware association to
prepare the auditorium for the ex-
hibits that will be placed there for the
associations annual convention which
will be held there Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday next week. The entire
lower floor and balcony will be divid-
ed into exhibition booths.
Every available space for exhibits
was taken several weeks ago and tho
demand was not all satisfied. There
will be several displays at local hotels
during the convention days.
Every detail Of an extensive pro-
gram has been completed for the
gathering. President Harrington said
that prospects are for the largest at
tendance in the associations history.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
COMMITTEES NAMED
FOR LAKE CLUB

Devils Lake. N. D.. Feb. S.-Presi-
dent VIM. N. Nortz Of tho commercial
club has completed the appointment
of standing committees in the club.
Messrs. F. p: Mann. c. e. Gray and w.
e. Hooking were selected as spe-
cial committee to confer with the
commissioner of Benson county, rep
the northeast section Of that
county, relative to establishing a fixed
road. south Of Devils Lake. also to
learn what steps would be necessary
to bring about the adding Of the
northeastern section Of Benson county
to Ramsey county.
This committee will also take
charge Of the Sully's Hill National
park road and will confer with soma
tors and representatives at Washing
ton as to an appropriation for i'm
provements to this highway.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
FIST FIGHT TAKES
PLACE AT SESSION

Helena, Mont. Feb. s.-senator
John e. Edwards Of Rosebud end o.
H. p. Shelley, Progressive national
committeeman and editor Of the Mon
tana Progressive Of Helena. INDUCED
in fisticuffs in the senate chamber
yesterday over q statement Shelley is
said to have made regarding Senator
Edwards influence in the state land
office. Other legislators separated the
pair before much blood had flown.
Shelley later was led away by the
sergeant-at-arms and It is understood
he has been denied the floor during
the remainder Of the session. The
senate was not in session at the time.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
Historic Snowshoes
in the State Museum

Bismarck, N. D.. Feb. s.-H hugo
pair Of snowshoes that played an i'm
portant part in the famous Riel rebel
lion in Manitoba are an interesting
exhibit added this week to the state
historical museum. They were pro-
cured from some source by DR.. Lib
by Of the state university, secretary
OF the state historical society. Orig
inally, the racquets were the property
of Gabriel Dumont, q lieutenant of
Louis Riel, the notorious rebel lead
er, and they were worn by Dumont in
acting as Riers aide during the up
rising.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
FIRE IN PHONE
CAUSES TROUBLE

Mandan, N. D., Feb. s.-whsn a
high wind blew electric light wires
down at tho residence Of G. q. CO.
nyne in this city, they crossed the
telephone wires in such a way that a
contact was formed causing a short
circuit which set fire in the telephone
OF the Conyne home. Water failed to
put the fire out and 1t burned until 1t
was knocked from the wall with an
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
INJURED WHEN BIG
REFRIGERATOR FALLS

Minot, N. D., Feb. Sc. ]. Gobel,
manager of the Weinrebe Furitnure
company, was painfully injured when
refrigerator. which was being un-
loaded from car on the 500 tracks.
slipped and struck him in the head,
cutting severe cash and rendering
him unconscious for the time being.
He will. however, probably be un-
der the care Of physician for the
balance of the week,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
WILL BRIDGE MOUSE
RIVER : AT SAWYER

Minot. N. D.. Feb. s.-The county
commissioners in a special session
opened bids for the construction Of a
bridge on the county line east of
Sawyer, which will connect Ward and
McHenry counties The bid accepted
was that Of George w. Kemper and
work will be begun as soon as pos
sible. 1t Is hoped to have tho bridge
completed early in the summer. The
structure. including the grading at
both ends will cost approximately $2,-
900. Half Of this will be paid by each
county.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
Chambers Cause
Horses to Be
Shot by Officer

Steele. N. D.. Feb. s.-The fact that
some horses In this section have been
suffering with Elanders was the cause
for the shooting Of two horses by
States Veterinary DR.. Krane. One
horse was owned by Geo. Qeisler and
one by Lafe Livers
The two animals were bought at an
auction sale from s. shuey and it is
expected the source of the disease
can be readily traced. None of the
shuey horses have been affected by
the disease. but the stock will be ex-
amined.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
Commission Formed
to Discuss Floods

Bismarck. N. D., Feb. s.-The house
and senate conferes on the flood re-
lief have named Attorney General
LANCER, State Engineer Bliss, Repre-
sentatives Lathrop and Tenesson and
Senator Wexford as special commits
sion to meet with similar delegations
from Minnesota and South Dakota at
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08

Few men. however, are expected to
enthuse over the "mannish vest lined
with peau de cygne" recommended by
the fashion authorities.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
RoD1N 1s' sPoRD1D1 WED.
Marriage OF Sculptor Revealed
Through Illness of wife.

MSsIfId80 OF SCuIp00F R6Ve6l6d
Through Illness of Wife.
Paris. Feb. s-Reports that Au-
guste Rodin, the famous sculptor,
was very Ill have revealed the fact
that he has been secretly married and
that it Is Nine. Rodin. who has a
serious attack Of the grippe. The
sculptor is II years old.
Rodin says he cannot understand
how the news of his marriage became
public, as all present at the ceremony
pledged secrecy. II certainly intend
to be present at the Inauguration Of
the Rodin museum in the spring." he
said, $50 please don't kill me off be-
fore then"
And Villa probably welcomes the
break
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
TRIALS OF A MOWER

''Mary. I shall take one Of tho chill.
dren to church with mo this morn
Ing" announced Mrs. Fashionet.
"Yes'm," replied the maid.
Which ono do you think will m
best with my new lavender goWn RI :.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08
North Dakota News

Aberdeen next Monday to consider
flood control for the Red River Valley.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08

And Villa probably welcomes the
hpAak
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-08

CO11 do 90 0lI dPP1OP11Ut1OH 101 iii
to this highway.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20

eral arrangements will be made
grade ore began to appear con
stantly as the face of the cross-cut
was advanced.
1t was not expected by the man
agement hat the high values would
extend very far, but as round after
round was shot the extraordinary
values continued, and within the
last few days the hanging wall "a
reached, still showing the same
splendid conditions that have been
manifested throughout the entire
course of the cross-cut across the
vein.
The most gratifying aspect of the
situation with regard to the new
development lies in the fact that
from the time the cross-cut passed
the footwall of the vein and pene-
trated it clear to the hanging wall,
the ore, as shown by the official as
says, has ranged from 500 to $500
per ton. The vein has been ex-
ceedingly flat, and it has taken
some time to cross-cut it from wall
to wall. The hanging wall, rs
stated, was reached the latter part
of the week, and at this point, as
,ra1l n n, Of raurIa~ frnnInnt intnr-
walls, the full face of the drift dis
closed the same splendid assays
and proved the high grade to con-
tinue throughout the entire width
of the vein without impairment.
Monarch Pittsburg
At the Monarch Pittsburg a new
development is being had in the
S15 raise where there is six feet
of ore of fair grade showing with
the hanging wall not yet in sight.
Some time since, the manage
ment concluded to send up a raise
on the big vein opened on the $50
level. For a distance of so feet
the vein showed a width of from
two to four feet whereupon 1t mar
rowed and at the same time the
values became low. This condition
prevailed until a height of 1913 feet
was had, %whereupon the vein again
widened and also showed better
Tho fnton 10 nnU I'm LIZ
feet and the round of shots fired
Thursday afternoon showed the
vein to possess a width of owe six
feet, with no hanging wall yet in
sight.
Rescue-Eula
On the occasion of Vice-Presi-
dent Zadig's visit to TonOpah dur
ing the past week, he went over
the affairs of the company with
superintendent Moore and Director
McQuillon very thoroughly, and
stated that he was pleased with the
way development work was prog
ressing at the property, particularly
in the drift from the 100 winze.
The drift is being sent out in both
directions, east and west, and the
vein, as shown by measurements
taken during the week, is fully II
feet in width. OF this, A feet on
the footwall is fine milling ore,
while the balance is average grade.
Halifax-TOnOpah
The development and exploration
operations at the Halifax Mining
company have proceeded without
any incident of material Importance
occurring, during the week just
passed. Progress in the 1904 cross
cut, on the bottom level, has been
slower than usual, by reason of
the encountering of some heavy
ground, necessitating the putting in
of extra large timbers. The regu-
lar footage was made in 1857
cross-cut, on the 1200-foot level
without any material change.-To-
nopah Miner.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20
Carson Chinatown Burned

A large part of the Chinatown
district of Carson was destroyed by
fire which broke out shortly after
9 O'Clock in the evening. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Numerous
partitions in the network of build
ings made the fire a stubborn n
to fight and it vas impossible to
reach all of the burning buildings
with water. Sheriff Stern remark
ed that Chinatown fires are no
longer what they used to be when
every shack was inhabited. He had
a sack ready for pigs or poultry,
but found no use for it. The exis-
lance of the burned district has
caused local officers much trouble,
as Indians were able to secure
liquor in that part of the town.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20
Stacker Faces Charge

Frank D. Everett, a well known
young man of Minden, is now in
Jail for refusing to go to american
Lake with the Douglas countY draft
ed men. All efforts made by his
friends to induce him 20 dltel his
determination to remain away from
the camp failed. He 3ubmitte to
arrest without opposition and will
be taken to San Francisco and hand
ed over to the war department as
a deserter. Everett claimed exemp-
ton on the ground that he had
Conscientious and religious scruples
against war. His claim was denied
by the local exemption board be-
cause he did not belong to any sect
that objected to a
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20
GOLDFTELD BOY is
NOW AT MICHIGAN

Recent letters from Edward Pott
hoff, a graduate of the local high
school who left here a short time
ago to enter the university of
Michigan state that he has taken
up his studies and is doing well.
In connection with his regular
course he Is taking a course in mill
tary training, which is optional at
Michigan. Uniforms, rifles and all
other equipment are furnished by
the government and the work is ii
charge of army officers, who act a
instructors. Recently it was neces-
sary for him to deliver before hi
class a talk on mining and, owing
tc his knowledge of the subject
gained in working in the local mines
last summer, he was able to mad
good.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20
.GOODSPR|NGS SEES
GREATER ACTIVITY
OPERATIONS TO BE FAClLITA-
TED By BUILDING NEW
ROAD

The Christmas Consolidated Min
ing company and the New Year will
both resume their former activity
if the plans being made to build a
lew road from those properties
to Jean are carried out.
The storms of last July which
made hauling difficult from a num-
Der of properties in the Yellow Pine
section, entirely destroyed the road
over which the ores from the
Christmas and New Year had been
hauled. From hat time those pro-
perties have not been able to mai
ket any ore and were compelled tC
remain practically at a standstill.
However, the enterprising mel
of the south end or the distrie
have determined to build a
road and the work on thei
mines. About. $1,000 will, 1t is
estimated do the necessary work
The old route has been entirely
abandoned, the new road as laid
out going directly across the coun
try to Jean, saving about 5 miles
in distance and thereby cutting the
hauling cost from $500 to about
$500 per ton.
About 500 of the amount neces
sary to do the work has been SUI
scribed by local people and tn
county will be asked to assist b,
appropriating $500 more.
The Christmas Consolidated an6
the New Year have both for severe
years been steady shippers of orc
and have added much to the bust
less of the district. Their re
ed activity, is greatly to be desired
In anticipation of the new activity
several leasers have announced their
readiness to begin work upon por-
tons of those properties. Tho
Christmas Consolidated company
will continue their operations on
the main group. l.. j. Turner has
taken a lease on the Silver Gem
group of the Christmas C%onsolida-
ted, where there is considerable
lead ore blocked out which can b
marketed at a good profit when the
new road is open. This is the same
group from which two shipments
of Vanadium ore went out last
spring.
1t is also reported that B.. L..
Whitney has taken a lease on the
New Year property belonging to
the Campbell estate.-Goodsprings
Gazette.
The Goldfield news and weekly tribune. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1911-1947, 1917-10-20
Pumpman Has Fight For Life

S. II. Manor, who has charge of
the pumping plant of the Tonopah
and Goldfield railroad at klondyke,
escaped with his life a few days
ago after a strenuous battle. His
clothing caught in the fly heel of
a pumping Ell CINE anL ne saved
himself by taking hold 81 a vice at
tached to a work bench and hold
ing to it until every stitch of cloth
ine had been torn fra Is ITv
and he fell to the floor. He was
seriously cut on the head and also
injured internally.