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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
| THE 9uNoAY SCHOOL
CONVENTION AT ENID

Tho International Sunday Sunday
School Convention mca,s at Enid the
twentieth OF next month. About 1000
delegates will be IN attendance. The
part Of the state and local delgatet
win 20 with an invitation from the
business men and mayor TO the con.
ycnu1u TO meet IN Ardmore next
year. Besides bringing delegate.
from an parts Of the state to the
city, q number OF prominent church
men and Sunday school workers
from an over the United States will
be In attendance.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
AUTl Dealers
To HAVE Meet
IAG TONIGHT
BANQUET At THE WELLINGTON
HOTEL TONIGHT AFTERWARD
TIE OFFICERS WILL Be
SELECTED.

Ton.gh, the Ardmore Automobile
Dealers viii have q banquet at the
"hitdngtcu hotel and at the same
time win select officers for the en-.
suing year
The committee appointed to per.
feet arrangements have finished their
work and but a few moments will be
consumed In pcrtecung the organiza.
t.0n.
The local dealers are arranging for
mutual protection and hope TO enlist
every man Interested in the industry
In this section OF TIE state.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
German Captain Arrested.

Los Angeles, Cal, March Cap
tain Alfred Fritzen, who is said to be
"a German naval officer was arrested
at HARDWOOD, near here, last night, by
a special agent of the department of
justice and is being held in the city
jail on suspicion of felony The au.
thorities say he is wanted in connec-
tion with the alleged plot to destroy
the Welland canal.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

Two of the most elaborate and in
trcate mine fields that a nation has
ever devised for the safeguarding of
a city's water gate have been planned
by the coast artillery and the corps OF
engineers to protect the entrance to
the waters Immediately about New
York
While these mine fields have been
planned, experts say, so that not even
a hostile rowboat could pass through
them unharmed, ways have been de-
vised to permit the passage of friendly
vessels. Mines such as those shown
in the picture are able TO destroy even
the greatest vessels afloat. The de.
structiyeness OF such mines has been
demonstrated many times in the Eu.
ropean war.
1t rests with the coast artillery to
supplement the defense, begun by the
navy. when the ships of an enemy
come within the long range of the
great disappearing guns and mortars
with which the forts about New York
bristle. Also It lies with the coast
artillery to see that no hostile craft
may live once il has entered a mine
field. No. l, ready to lower mine;
No. 3 carrier used to carry mines
from patrol boats to place Of laying;
No. 3, laying mines Off Fort Wads.
worth, n. Y; No. 4, scene aboard
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
OFFICIAL REPORT TO STATE DE-
PASTMENT OF LANDING MA
RlNEs SAYS NO FIGHTING.
FEAR ATTACK ON CITY.
Commander 6elknap Of United States
Ashore at the Request Of the Civil
Governor, Who Said an Attack On
the City Was impending.

Washington, D. c., March s.-offi-
oial dispatches established today that
the Cuban government resains con-
troll Of the rebels stronghold. Presi-
dent Meneol notifies the United
States that Governor Muenoz in COM
mana there represents him and reeog-
mixed the Cuban government. The
rcpossession Of Santiago and the cap
turs Of the rebel leader Gomez and
staff is regarded as marking the col.
lapse Of the rebellion.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

Norfolk, Va, March 9.-lt
is reliably stated that when the
United States took possession
of the Appam, following the
break with Germany, an elabo-
rate secret wireless was found,
over which all wireless mes
sages in this section of the Unit
ed States could be received.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

Washington, March Secretary Of
Navy Daniels announced yesterday
afternoon the receipt Of bids for a
new type fourteen inch explosive
projectile.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
At plsnosal Of Government.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 9-The out.
puts of sixty.two plants was placed at
the disposal Of the government, in
case Of war, by members of the Re
fractories Manufacturers Association
of America, in a resolution adopted
today.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
VESSEL, SUSPECTED OF BEING A
GERMAN RAIDER, SIGHTED IN
ROUTE OF VESSELS,
SHIP HEAVILY ARMED
Captain Alfred Fritzen, Who Is said
10 Be German Naval officer, Was
Arrested al H5rtwood Near Los
Angeles Last Night.

New York, March 9.-The presence
Of a vessel, which is suspected Of be-
ing German raider in the sea line
Travelled hy ships between New York
and Mediterranean points, was report.
ed today by Captain Nieoll Of the Am
eriean Steamer suruga, arriving from
Havre and Azores. The suspected YES
eel was armed fore and aft.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

Washington, d. c., March 9.-ln n
ten minute session of the senate to-
day, Senator Mclean, republican, Of
Connecticut introduced a resolution
requesting the president to call a
special session on March 20 to enact
a measure OF vital special importance
to the nation. The resolution was not
discussed.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
WILSON CALLS SPECIAL
SESSION OF CONGRESS
FOR APRIL SIXTEENTH

Washington, D. c., Mar. g.
President Wilson has decided
that merchant ships are under
his constitutional authority and
has called special session of
congress for April 16.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
ELABORATE SECRET WIRELESS
WAS FOUND ON THE APPAN
WHEN UNITED STATES 3FICERS TOOK CHARGE OF
VESSEL, FOLLOWING E2REAK WITH GERMANY,
ELABORATE SYSTEM " = UNEARTHED.

than Passports ssue> q Chicago for the
Seven Days, Have Been to Germa President Wilson is
Still Confined to His Bed and the ual Friday Cabinet
Meeting had to be Canceled-Be Dispatch Says
American and Other Neurals who ' Board the
Captured Steamer Yarrowdale Left Germany Wednesday
Output of \Sxty-two Plants Placed the Disposal of
the United States Government Today in Case of War
Senator Mclean introduced Resolution Today Requesting
Wilson Call Special Session of Congress, March 20.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
Many Passports to eermans.

Chicago, ILL.,, March 9.-Of the 10
Mexican passports issued here during
the last seven days, half Of them are
said to have been to Germans.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

London, March "a Berlin dis
patch says that the Americans and
other neutrals who were on board the
captured steamer Yarrowdale, left
Germany Wednesday.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
Wilson Still in Bed.

Washington, d. c., March 9-Presi-
den Wilson is still confined to his
bed with a cold. The usual Friday
cabinet meeting was cancelled.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09
AFTER STEEL CORPORATION
Slit to Dissolve United States Cor.
poration Bo1an Today.

washington. D. c.. March 9.-Heay.
ing on the governments suit TO die.
solve the United states Steel corpora.
ton was begun today by The supreme
court It IS expected 20 last until the
middle Of next week
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-03-09

"Tho "wilul eleven" doubtless wish
they had never entered politics.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
CONRAD A. L|DSTRON
WfDS MISSOURI GIRL
Well Known Furniture Dealer Married
to Miss Frances Lipp of Paris,
Mo-, Monday Afternoon

Conrad A. Lidstrom, manager and
part owner of the Lidstrom Furniture
Co., of this city, was united in mar
riage Monday afternoon at three
o'clock to Miss Frances Lipp, daughter
of Judge and Mrs. E. M. Lipp of Paris,
No., the ceremony being performed at
the parsonage of the First Presbyter-
ian church by the pastor, Rev. P. w.
Erickson. The couple were attended
by DR.. v. A. Sandberg and Miss Erma
Lipp, a sister of the bride.
The marriage was quiet affair,
but few of the closest friends of
the popular young couple having ad-
vance information concerning the
function.
The bride, who is a charming young
woman, was attired in an attractive
blue travelling gown. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lidstrom departed for the Twin Cities
that afternoon for short visit after
which they will be home in the cozy
Dingman residence on the South Hill.
The bride has resided in Ward coun-
ty for several years and for the past
two years has been one of the popular
teachers in the Foxholm schools.
Mr.. Lidstrom has resided in Minot
for the past twelve years and during
this time he has been engaged in the
furniture business. He is an excel
lent young business man and is re-
garded very highly by all of his as
sociates.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
NEWSIES WERE GIVEN
A G r Z A 7 + E e d
Henry Phillips, Former New York
Newsboy Remembers IS Minot Lads
With Turkey Dinner Served by
Chef NeukOm.

Henry Phillips, proprietor of the
P and l.. Cafeteria, West Central av-
enue, gave his third annual Christmas
dinner to the newsboys of the city,
seventy-fve hungry boys enjoying the
feast. The big feed was prepared and
served under the supervision of that
popular big hearted chef, Herman
Neukom, and it consisted of turkey,
cranberry sauce, cake, pie and other
good things for the lads to stow away
under their belts. They were given a
big red apple to carry away with them
as a remembrance Of the happy oc-
casion.
Mr.. Phillips was himself newsboy
back in the palmy days when William
R. Hearst first started his big New
York City paper. Henry sold a con-
signment of the first papers off the
Hearst press, big 32-page illustrated
edition. He was sort of "king'
among the newsboys, and he headed
the newsboys' strike at Trenton, N. j..
when the lads put up their fight to Sc
cure more papers for their money
Phillips has never forgotten those
days and when Christmas rolls around
he always remembers the boys who
are making their way thru life by
working like Trojans on the streets of
Minot in all sorts of weather.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
GOLD SPAV" CLUB
HOLDS FIRST MEETING
New Athletic Organization Starts Out
Well-Will Meet Three Times a
Week at Central School Gym.

The "Old Spav" club held its first
meeting at the Central school gym
nasium Wednesday evening between
five and six o'clock. For an hour the
members were taken down the line by
Prof. Kastner, who has charge of ath-
letics in the Minot schools. The club
members were given a fine work out
and they brot into play muscles that
they never knew they possessed be-
fore. They were all little lame the
next morning, but will be on hand fol-
the next drill.
The first months dues are only
$500. It is probable that after this
a dollar a month will cover the ex.
penses.
The following members have sign,
ed: Bruce Francis, John A. Roell, E
G. Malm, X. Anderson, J. G. Webster
C. L. Clifford, j. F. Mcclure, H. E
Byorum, R. E. Barron, w. R. Bond, S
Manson. ]. M. Wilson, E. B. McCutch.
con, B. N. Lesk, DR.. Hanson, DR.. Yeo.
mans, Carl Lindberg, c. F. Truax
Geo. Reishus, c. R. Bierly, w. G. Han.
cock, G. o. Dierdorff, Dorr Carroll and
Will E. Holbein.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
PARSHALL farmer
NET HORRIBLE DEATH
Arthur Koenig Pinned Under Load of
Coal on Prairie for Twenty Hours
Until Rescued - Died Soon
After

Parshall, N. D., Dec. 22.-Arthur
Koenig, residing just east of here,
was the victim of very serious ac-
cident Monday evening. He had been
to the Moerke & Sellers coal mine,
northwest of here, loaded up with a
ton and half of coal and was on the
way home, and when near the Peter
Geiger farm northeast of here one of
the bolts in the sleigh came loose,
that had the effect of causing the
sleigh to slough from the grade into
the side ditch, overturning the sleigh
and pinning him under the coal up
to his chest. The weight of the coal
effectually kept him down. This was
about seven o'clock Monday night and
he remained in that position till three
o'clock Tuesday afternoon. Peter
Geiger, in looking after traps he had
set, found him. One leg was frozen
hard as a board. Mr.. Koenig died
Tuesday evening, remaining conscious
up to the last. The remains were
taken to Chippewa Falls, Wis, by his
wife,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27

Judge Palda on the charge of threat
ening to shoot A. Upton, who, with his
brother, f. C. Upton, were acting as
deputies for Attorney General LANCER
in raid here last May.
LANCER and deputies took posses
sion of the telephone exchange. Palda
as attorney for the telephone company
ordered them out. Guns flashed. Pal
da was arrested and bound over to the
district court, but the action was dis
missed when Palda's attorneys applied
for a writ of habeas corpus.
In dismissing the action Judge
Leighton declared Attorney General
LANCER and his deputies the only ones
who had committed felony. LANCER
and the two Uptons were arrested and
charged with obstructing the use of
the telephone exchange and are now
out on bail, pending the resumption
of the case in justice court.
F. C. Upton, who was candidate for
mayor in the last city election is now
in France setting up tractors for an
American concern.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
NORTH DAKOTA SOL
D|ERS ARE IN France
Cablegram Received by w. l.. Stock
well from Colonel Fraine-NinOt
Man Receives Cablegram
From Brother

The members Of the First Regiment
OF North Dakota arrived safely in
France.
w. l.. Stockwell, Grand Secretary
Of the Masonic bodies Of North Da-
kota received the following cablegram
from Colonel j. Fl. Frame in charge
of the North Dakota regiment:
Fourteen Templars send Christmas
Greetings. Signed, Frame"
This indicates the safe arrival Of
our boys lover there"
Dan Dougherty OF Minot, our chief
of police, received the following cable
gram from his brother, who is a men,
Der Of Co. d:
merry Christmas in France.
1t was known that the North North
Dakota boys went on board trans
port on the night of Dec. II, bound
for France but none Of the papers
were allowed to make the matter pub
lie until after their safe arrival. They
evidently spent Christmas "some-
where in France" and the Independent
trusts and hopes together with the
thousands Of the friends and members
of the families of these brave soldier
boys. that the day was exceedingly
merry for them, Notwithstanding the
fact that they are thousands Of miles
from home.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
E. C. COOPER SUCCUMBS
IN F A C o
Former State Insurance Commission.
er Dies Suddenly-Mr. Cooper Was
One of the Early Pioneers.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. PIE. C.
Cooper, for years a resident of Grand
Forks, one-time chairman of the state
republican committee and former in
surance commissioner, died suddenly
in Fargo Wednesday.
. Mr.. Cooper came here In the early
sos, and for time was connected
with Hunt, Holt and Garner Brothers.
Later, he was connected with the St.
Paul Fire and Marine company. At
one time, he was state agent for this
company. He left Grand Forks about
five years ago.
There is a singular coincidence in
the death today of Mr.. Cooper and
John Bray, U. S. consul, and also a
pioneer Grand Forks man. Cooper
and Bray were very close friends, and,
in the early days roomed together in
this city. One died today in Johan-
nesburg, South Africa, and the other
in Fargo.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
GOVERNMENT TAKES
OVER RAILROADS
FRIDAY NOON
Will Cut Salaries of High Officials and
Increase Pay of WOrkers-PrOfts
Over Certain Percent to go
to Government

The government will take over all
of the railroads of the United States
at noon Friday. President Wilson
issued this proclamation last night:
Washington, Dec. 27.-One of the
first acts of the government in the op-
Grafton of the railroads will be to re-
duce the large salaries of paid railway
executives and to increase in some
measure the wages of the railway
workers. Securities would be issued
an interest ratio of not less than four
under the joint authority of the direc-
tor general and the interstate COM
merce commission. President Wilson,
when he outlines the governments
plans to congress, will ask that the
government be empowered to buy any
quantity of new railroad securities.
All the earnings over and above the
amount to be agreed upon will go to
the government.
Congress will be asked also to ap-
propriate large sum, probably 5000
100000 for a prompt supply of roll
ing stock to handle the flood of traffic
which has swamped the roads. The
director general will have authority to
decide whether the government shall
also assume operation and control of
the express companies.
Government possession and opera
tion of the nations railroads for the
war was proclaimed by President Will
son last night, to become effective at
noon Friday, December 2S. William G..
McAdoo, retaining his place in the
cabinet as secretary of the treasury,
is placed in charge as director gen.
eral of railroads.
Every railroad engaged in general
transportation, with it's appurtenan-
ces, including steamship lines, is taken
over and all systems will be operated
as one under the director general.
In a statement accompanying his
bles he will recommend legislation
guaranteeing pre-war earnings and
maintenance Of railroad properties in
good repair.
Government backing will be given
to new issues of railroad securities
that ready market may be found.
The presidents move, although
forecast for weeks. came at this time
as a great surprise to nearly every
body in Washington, including railroad
officials. 1t had been generally be-
lieved he would await the reassem-
bling of congress before taking any
step. He acted through Secretary of
War Baker under authority conferred
in the army appropriation act.
Direct management of the roads
will remain in the hands of railroad
officials and the railroads war board.
comprised Of five railroad heads, will
Fcontinue to direct actual operation un-
der Secretary McAdoo's general su-
pervision.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
MINOT STORAGE AND WARE
HOUSE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Vaughan & Atwood Who Leased the
New NewlOve Warehouse Have
an Ideal Place for Their
Growing Business

MesSrs. Maughan and Atwood have
leased the new Newove block on Sec
ond street N. E. and established a
bonded warehouse and storage busi-
ness there. The Newlove block was
constructed during the past summer
by J. w. Rode who sold the property
to Dr. J. T. Newlove in August. The
structure was erected for this particu-
lar purpose, and it's design, arrange
ment and construction make it most
admirably adapted for storage use.
Immense steel girders and posts sup
port the superstructure and first floor.
and the floors are of solid concrete.
The walls are built of brick with hol-
low tile lining making the building
absolutely frost and freproof. The
building is steam heated and an cleo
tric elevator provides for moving ar
ticles from floor to floor. AS yet
the building is but two stories and
basement, but arrangements are al
ready made for the addition of two
more stories as the business of the
firm increases. A private track pro-
vides means for bringing freight in
car lots to the side Of the building
where it can be unloaded or loaded
with the utmost facility. Auto trucks
and modern equipment have been or
dered and every facility will be pro-
vided for rapid and convenient hand
ling of articles.
On account of the even temperature
of the building it will be ideal for stor-
ing furniture and household goods
as extremes of temperature have a
tendency to check the high polish on
furniture and has a deteriorating ef-
feet upon many other articles. E..
Maughn of the Minot Warehouse &
Storage is former Minot man having
been connected years ago with both
the Economy Drug Co. and the Public
Drug. For several years past he has
been employed by S. J. Stebbins, OF
Morris, Minnesota. Mr.. Atwood is
Mr.. Maughn's father-in-law, and for
years has conducted large stock
farm near Morris. The new concern
is starting their business in a con-
servative manner and we predict a
splendid future for them in their line.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
PRICES OF FEED FIXED BY LADD
Bran $25.S5 Per Ton at Mill on Cash
Basis-Cost of Other Differentials

Prices which should be paid for
bran, shorts and other feed products
made from wheat, have been figured
by E. F. Ladd, federal food admins
traitor for North Dakota. These prices
are based on new rules and regula-
tions just promulgated by the United
States food administration. The rules
and regulations governing mill feeds
read as follows:
"Bran-Bulk price per ton of 1000
pounds at mill in carloads shall in no
case exceed SO percent of the average
cost of one ton of wheat at the mill
which cost of wheat shall be the
average cost as shown by the pre-
vious months records of said mill, and
shall include the / percent admins
tration fee paid by the mill on all
wheat ground.
Differentials on Basis Bran
Shorts or standard middlings, $2.0C
per ton of 1000 pounds over basis.
Mixed feeds, $4O0 per ton of 1900
pounds over basis.
Red dog, $500 per ton of 1900
pounds over basis.
"The above is for carload lots on
cash basis and became effective De-
cember 25," said the North Dakota
food administrator who has compiled
the following for the information of
North Dakota buyers:
"On the basis above given of 3S per
cent of the cost for wheat, if wheat
cost at the mill, on the average, S2.05
per bushel, the cash rates for bulk
carload lots at the mill should be as
follows:
Bran S25.S5 per ton.
Shorts or standard middlings $27.S5
per ton.
Mixed feeds s29.s5 per ton.
Flour middlings S34S5 per ton.
Red dog $40.S5 per ton.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Bradley Tells How Laurier Was
Defeated
Maple Creek, Sask., Canada
Dec. 21, 1917.

Dec. 21, 1917.
The Independents:
l want to tell you in a whisper, 50
that no one will hear me that my
friend, Laurier, was defeated on the
18th of this month.
No I'll tell you aloud how he came
to be defeated. The big interests in
Eastern Canada stood by the schem-
ing Borden faction that has always
catered to them.
Here in Canada the parties in pow
er can pass any laws to suit their
own fancy.
For instance, think OF the Borden
government, disfranchising foreign
born voters, residents of Canada since
1902. That is to say: The sons
and daughters from the nation or ma
tions, England and her allies are war
ring with.
At the eleventh hour, the minister
of militia, made it known by publica-
ton that any of the farmers or farm
ers' sons that were accepted by the
exemption board, he, himself would
discharge them, providing they went
back to the farms.
] can see, and believe you can, the
trickery in this and thereby gained
the farmers votes on the grounds of
the exemption.
Friend Colcord am shipping you
a fine fat turkey which / hope you
will enjoy Immediately.
Yours sincerely,
John Bradley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
MILITARY ROMANCE
RESULT OF LETTERS

jamestown, Dec. ga military
romance which began when Miss Ethel
Moulton, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. E.
M. Northrup of this city, started to
exchange letters with soldier boy
just like hundreds of other girls are
doing-has eliminated in her marri-
age to Lieutenant John Lyle of the
National Army.
Miss Ethel Moulton started to write
about ladies' auxiliary affairs to the
officer last fall. This didn't prove as
interesting as another subject matter.
The marriage was performed at Camp
Jackson on December 8, according to
reports reaching here.
Lieutenant and Mrs. Lyle will re-
main at Camp jackson during the
winter where the officer is stationed
training recruits.