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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
HAS new RELIGION
Japanese Millionaire Becomes a
Christian Convert.
Creates a Sensation by Seeking eap-
tism at the Hands Of koji,
a Reformed Convict.

The Morimura Gumi, one Of the larg.
est and Oldest Japanese export houses
of porcelain and curios, Is especially
well known in the United States. Its
head, Baron Ichizayemon Morimura,
has for many years been a propa-
gandist Of temperance and undenom'
national Christianity. Like Mr.. Dwight
L. Moody in America, he and several
assistants have Travelled about Japan,
preaching to the people. He Is one OF
the earnest supporters of the joint
church movement in Japan.
A sensation was created recently,
says New York correspondent, when
the baron sought baptism at the hands
of Yoshitaro Kohl, reformed convict
"a perfect prototype Of the late Jerry
McAuley of New York, founder Of the
Oliver street and Cremorne missions.
Mr.. Koji is an interesting personality.
He was raised among criminals, and
served % years in prison, where he
earnestly studied Christianity and be-
came converted. When liberated sew.
eral years ago, he at once set out as
religious teacher, going among all
classes of society-never obtruding his
personal views, but chiefly exhorting
to morality, self-sacrifice and humility.
He did not preach the doctrine OF
any particular denomination, but
based his creed upon Christ's Sermon
on the Mount and the Lords Pray
err" He never has been recognized by
the Christian missionaries in Japan,
although many of them have shown
him respect. He hasn't any church OF
his own, but visits people to whom
he is introduced, gains their friend
ship, and teaches them the brOadest
features of Christianity. He makes
no distinction between Catholic and
Protestant. He has much respect for
true believers and practitioners Of the
Mohammedan faith, especially extoll-
ing their temperate habits. He visit
ed Korea and Manchuria and walked
thousands of miles among the villages
far off the beaten tracks and rail-
ways.
Baron Morlmura has for several
years shown peculiar interest In the
personality of this humble Christian,
and recently asked Exhorter Kohl to
baptize him. Other members Of the
Morimura family are Protestant
church members. The baron has or.
ganiZed a society to improve the moral
standard Of the younger Japanese gen.
Grafton, giving 100000 to start the
movement and putting at its head Wis
count DR.. Inajiro Tajiri, famous
scholar. He is opposed to all charities
under government or municipal d.
rection.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22

The Minot Normal Y. M. C. A. war
fund is approaching the $3.50 mark.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
French Aristocrats In War.

Although France Is republic, the
French aristocracy has been as eager
in it's war service as the British arts.
tocracy. The difference is that, while
the British aristocrat is almost al.
ways commissioned officer, the ma.
jority Of the French counts and barons
are serving in the ranks. Two thou.
sand one hundred and seventy-six no.
bles have already written their names
on the roll Of honor. Among them are
Prince Louis Murat, descendant of
Napolean's marshal; the Due de
Rohan, who before his death had won
both the Croix de Guerre and the
Legion Of Honor, and the Comte de
Turenne, descendant Of the famous
marshal of France. The Comtesse
O'Gorman lost her life while working
as a Red Cross nurse, after having
been decorated with the Croix de
Guerre.-Dundee, Advertiser.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
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Collar may be worn up or down

Collar may be Worn up or down
shtwaist that stylish and will stand the
laundry should and these
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quality pearl The stripes assorted
with narrow stripe either MAIZE ni lavender red
Copenhagen Stripes sizes sc to A.
stylish silk waist of good quality duraby made see
these specially priced they silk waist bargains
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Wool Dress Goods at
49C Yd. and Up

Don't pennies and dollars failing
values that Mccoy this yard
Here will find Skrng, Sung Coating numbers of
patterns Dresses yourself and the children odays
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Scheme to Capture German.

And this was received by the COM
mander of the Department of the
East New York correspondent OF
the Pittsburgh Dispatch writes: II am
enthusiastic over scheme that has
entered my fertile brain to easily cap.
ture thousands of German soldiers
without firing round Of ammuni'
ton. If the war department does not
see fit to use this wonderful sugges'
ton, then the responsibility for the
continuance Of the war must rest on
the shoulders of those who have re.
jected it. The scheme is a simple one
and is easily put into execution. On.
der cover Of darkness have the sol.
diers strew the ground between op.
posing trenches with fly paper. When
the Germans come over the top to at.
tack they will, Of course, get stuck
and will be easily captured. Can any
thing more practical or simple be
imagined?"
Zoo Monkeys Diet.
The monkeys in American zoologi'
cal parks are still having bananas for
breakfast, in spite Of the war and the
high cost Of living, but the animals Of
the London zoo are not so fortunate.
The shortage Of food in Britain has
resulted in many of the less rare AMI.
mails being killed off or not replaced
in case of death. The aforementioned
bananas have long been dropped from
the ZOO menu, and potatoes can be re-
membered only by the older inhabit.
ants Of before the war days. Horse
flesh is the only form Of meat not
too high nor scarce for the animals.
Hay, wheat and oats are needed urg.
emily for other purposes; so that grass
from the parks corn, rice and other
less valuable grains are substituted.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-11-22
Now
for
Christmas
NeedlewOrk.

Save the yarn for the boys in
khaki and turn your needlework
into charming embroidered gifts
for the friend at home. We have
a pleasing collection of different
articles of different materials
ready for deft hands to quickly
finish; priced interestingly low,
as many women have lately
found out. Come and look these
over and start nimble needles
flying.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
STRONG DELIVERS HIS
 MESSAGE IN PERSON

overburdened with law that it has become a national handicap which it is essential shall be remedied''.
 The Governor urged an adequate and uniform school system for the territory and this had received careful attention from him.
 He advised the appropriation of funds from the territorial treasury to care for the schools in municipal ities as the passing of the saloon revenue had made this necessary.
 The election laws needed revision to suit the varying conditions in the territory and also that the duties of the canvassing board should De
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
GERARD IS MUM
 PARTY IS RETICENT

harvest. Nitrates are very insuffi- cient and the metals are short also, both these factors curtailing muni- tion supplies. Confiscation of pri- vate property is now being seriously considered and this will be necessa- " or the nation will have to repu- diate the war debts. It is certain that the Empire is close to bank ruptcy, and ominous signs of a break down are to be seen every where"
 The only thing that is consoling the Germans is that the enemy na- tions, they firmly believe, are even worse off than they.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

Germany however and revealed the situation as not at all flOurishirR
 after two years of war. "Germany's food is very short" said an Attache to a United Press correspondent, and the mortality of infants and aged persons due to lack of neces- sary nourishing food is very heavy. The enormous infant mortality is very pitiful and seems deplorable from every point of view. The mothers and children are the inno- cent sufferers in all the cruel war. This past years crops are reported to be but fair, and may not last out through the year until the following
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

SEATTLE, March 12.-Logan Billingsley finished his testimony on the stand this afternoon But h@ most startling testimony.
 One item of extreme interest which certainly startled all in court was his admission that to Dr Mathews, who worked so untiringly in his behalf and who is the man he admits who got him to testify about giving bribes to Gill, Logan sdS the handsome sum of one thou sand dollars.
 He naiviely followed this admis-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

defined more closely.
 He also asked for an eight hour law in response to the plebescite demanding the same be enacted last Fall.
 He urged strong memorials De passed for Congress regarding the preservation of the fisheries and the care of the Alaska insane.
 He said that the territorial fina a. ces were in a sound condition ard the balance in the territorial treas ury on January was $217,026. The expenditures had been kept we'll within the appropriations.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
RR0THERH00DS DOPE OUT
 POLICY WILL PERSuE

The proceedings of the brotherhood Is conference is still a mystery all though it is certain that they dis cussed the situation. in the event of the Adamson law being declared unconstitutional. The rank and il 3 pessimistically believe that the Su preme Court is preparing to declar the law invalid and is waiting till the international situation becomes more acute, and when for that req son a strike is impossible, the deci sion will be given.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

PHILADELPHIA, March H. Yesterday the most sensational rob- bery in the history of the city was pulled off in a crowded thorough fare and fin broad daylight when a federal bank messenger was held up in the street and robbed of ten thou sand dollars he carried in a satchel
 The messenger offered resistance and a crowd collected, but was shot down by the hold up men who
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

JUNEAU, March Ex-Governor Strong delivered his message to the legislature before a joint session, in person.
 Briefly he keynoted with the statement that what the territory needed from the hands of the thir l legislature was fewer but better laws.
 What the Governor did actually say upon this point war that "1aem- bers of the Alaska legislature can render no greater service to the ter ritory than by holding down new laws to those actually necessary. Many states and territories are SC
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

CHRISTIANIA, March 12.-It has become known that Count vOn Bernstorff late ambassador from Germany to the United States is greatly incensed by the action of the British authorities at Halifax and the manner in which his safe conduct was realized at the hands of the in- spection party in the Nova Scotia port.
 Bernstorff admits that he will protest to the State Department or the United States against the delay. the methods of examination and the humiliating experiences of the le- gationary party on the Frederic VIII. The inspectors respected mo-
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sion up by declaring that he gave the one thousand dollar contribution to Mathews that the minister could investigate vice with the object o: recalling Mayor Gill;
 This sensational testimony will not profit the state much and pro- voked smile from the entire de- fense.
 After Biliingsley left the stand his place was taken by railroad warehouse foreman who being called for the purpose of telling how li- quor consignments were handled by them said that the detectives al
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

HAVANA. March 12.-Gerard i; mum and refused upon his arrival here from Corunna, Spain, to make any statement. II have got nothing to say until I interview President Wilson, told Gerard a United Press representative here.
 He admitted that he would pro- ceed to Washington immediately.
 The other members of the party were also evasive and reticent on the relations between the United States and Germany, telling corres- pondents to "see Mir. Gerard" but being non-committal themselves.
 They spoke freely of conditions in
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT SICK

LONDON, March 12.-It is be- lieved that the Duchess of Con- naught is about to die. She has been stricken with pneumonia and this is now complicated by grave symptoms of heart weakness. She was born in 1860 and is the daughter of the late Prince Fred erick Charles of Prussia. She was married to the Duke of Connaught in 1879.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

CTS have been placed upon their honor not to take on munitions.
 The information of the Navy De- partment is said to be of a nature that it cannot te ignored and the orders which have been isued were given following the receipt of this startling intelligence.
 If shells are found on board the interned vessels they will beyond any question be seized and this will positively lead to serious complica- tions in any event.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
VERY SPECIAL OYER.

From now until April l, we offer first class tailor made suits and over coats at outside prices. Some extra fine black and blue serge and wor- sted. Besides 300 of this seasons latest patterns. All wool material, fit and workmanship guaranteed. Please bring us your cleaning, pressing and repairing.
 Yours to please.
 NOME TAILORING GO. Next door to Segerstrom & Hagen.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
HINTS ON COMFORT.

To look we'll you must feel we'll. Clothes help you to look we'll, if they are made to order and fit well, repaired well, cleaned we'll and well pressed. Therefore you will feel we'll.
 M. PASCOFF. Ladies and Gents Tailor does it all
 well.
 All work guaranteed Cor. Lane's Way and Front Street.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
| LOGAN GIVES MORE
 SERIOUS TESTIMONY

lowed all liquor consigned to Bill- ingsley to be unloaded The fore- man admitted that he inferred from this that the bootleggers were gett- ing assistance and protection from the police. This answer was not al- lowed to stand and was later striek. en out.
 The trial is of unfiagging interest and the court room is always packed As usual the defendants show mo- thing but extreme and unworried confidence in the final outcome.
 Anything in the line of iOb work
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

PHILADELPHIA, March 12.-Of- ficials of the navy department have ordered a search of informed Ger man vessels for munitions of war which are reported to have been smuggled aboard.
 German commanders when ap- prised Of the orders which had ema- mated from the Navy Department were higly incensed and now threat en to throw any investigators who may attempt to carry out these orders, overheard.
 Heretofore the German command
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
MAY CALL MASS MEETING.

A number of prominent business and leading citizens propose to call a special meeting to select special timber for the council as one Cf them said ito clear up the present tangle in municipal affairs. The date has not yet been set. It is pro- posed to hold it in either the A B. or the Eagle Hall.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
NAVY OFFICIALS SAY
 SHIPS BE SEARCHED

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.-- It is iDtimated that the members of the crews of the interned Ger man ships will be removed from their vessels to a comfortable army arracks, where is not as yet given out.
 The department apparently fears some breach of neutrality especi- ally after the Charleston incident when a commander sank his own ship, blocking the water way.
 Now is the time to Subscribe.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.-- The secrecy of the brotherhood con- ference held here today has not been penetrated. It is said that they are discussing what to do in the event of war It is indicated that even if the Adamson law is de- clared unconstitutional, as now for some reason seems to be generally believed, the brotherhoods will defer strike action if war is declared.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. C., March F. The railroad brotherhoods are ready to enforce their strike orders this week if the eight hour law Ii; not enforced The United states Supreme Court is apparently in no rush to hand down a decision, but tho both sides are now in a state of considerable uncertainty.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

BERLIN, March 12.-Constantin ople reports fierce fighting in the vi- cinity of Bagdad where the British are being reinforced. They are shelling the Turkish positions, but can make no headway. Additional troops are being rushed to save Bagdad
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

PARIS, March 12.-The Germans are making frantic efforts to regain the ground lost on Sunday to the Entente and the fighting today in the Ancre region has been conspl- cuously violent. They made no pro- greSS.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
FIERCE BATTLE IS NOW
 RAGING ON WEST FRONT

mia is having a second winter in the same year. This will account for the Hull that has again developed in the war zone in Moldavia, Galicia and below Riga
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

BERLIN, March 12.-Heavy fight ing is reported by the General Staff in the western front, the scene of greatest intensity being in the Ancre region. Several French attacks were repulsed at many points, each
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

BERLIN, March 12.-The Ger of seven British aeroplanes on the west front today. The total planes shot to earth for the day IS seven. This is a wonderful bag considering the very unfavorable weather con ditions.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.- The presidents of the four big raii- road brotherhoods are now engaged in a secret conference of laborltes 10 take their part in the program map ned out for labor in the event or war.
 The proceedings are strictly pri- vate and carried on with the utmost secrecy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
DARING DAYLIGHT ROBBERY
 IN THE QUAKER CITY

ducked in the crowd and made their escape. A cry of Fire" by a man in the outskirts of the crowd caused a momentary diversion, and this aided in the escape of the hold-up men. The latter have made good their escape.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. G., March 12.- Arming of ships will not be made the subject of news matter here after and papers will not publish any particulars of this work.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

PETROGRAD, March 12.-The weather along the eastern front is again of Arctic severity and Ruma-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

Prepare for the winter by patron- izing the advertisers of your paper, Mir. Miner!
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

ROTTERDAM, March 12.- Count von Zeppelin was on Sunday buried in a simple vault which he erected years ago on his own estate.
 His widow declined a vault in the royal cemetery of Wurtemburg al- though pressed to accept same upon account of the glory and fame ot the dead aeronaut. Zeppelin had been i'll for some time. He saw service in the American Civil War where he first developed an interest
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

thing and overhauled the most intl- mate personal effects of the members of the party The delay was deli berate and most exasperating.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.- It is announced that the Navy Department has decided to build one hundred coast patrol boats of 35 knots each and no feet long. The estimated cost is not
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D. C., March 12.- Additional ocean going submarine Department during the coming week
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

time with very severe losses to the enemy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
bERNST0RFF WILL MAKE
 FORMAL PROTEST U. s. A.

in the balloon work that was first introduced in that war. Zeppelin was an attache with the federal for ces.
 His funeral was compound of pomp 7 and simplicity. He was a wonderfully popular man in Ger many, even before the war. RELIABLE TAILOR SHOP. Front St. 8 doors west of Alaska
 Bank. We do tke best
 CLEANING
 PRESSING
 ALTERING &
 REPAIRING Ladies and Gentlemens Clothes.
 FOR SALE CHEAP. Two H. F. Boilers. One 12 H. F. Boiler. One 16 H. P. Boiler. Two H. F. Boiler.
 DARLING $ DEAN co.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13
NAVY GIVES OUT LARGE
 CONTRACTS SHIPS, FLYERS

WASHINGTON D. C., March 12.- The United States navy gave large contract today for sixteen dirigible at cost of six hundred and fifty thousand. The type is an entirely novel one, embodying many improve ments under test.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

given out.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

WASHINGTON, D C., March 12..
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-03-13

Anything in the line of job work
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-07
SUMMER CANNING SCHOOL
 AT SToRRS COLLEGE Is Now in Full Swing With Eighty People in Attendance.

The first summer canning school at the Connecticut Agricultural college is in full swing with eighty people In attendance. Complete instruction is given, as well as instruction in evap- orating fruits and vegetables. A full equipment for community canning is in operation and demonstrations in community work are being held this week.
 Lectures and moving pictures of an educational nature make up the ev- enfng program Of especial interest Is the lecture by Estella M., Sprsgue scheduled for Friday evening. Miss Sprague will take up the various phases of community organization for canning work and outline methods for developing this work in the vari- ous communities represented al Storrs.
 On Saturday, June g, an exhibit of canned goods will be held and a, judg- ing contest staged.
 H. J. Baker, director of extension for the Connecticut Agricultural College, said that applications are coming in rapidly for the second school, which will start June II. The full quota will soon he in,' he said, and further applicants must wait until the fol- lowing week"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-07
Shaiett-Rcsen.
County pentiats Met.

The New London County Dental as- sociation, held it's monthly meeting at the Mohican hotel in New London on Tuesday evening. Dr. p. A. Sears, who has been attending the Forsythe Dental institute at Boston, where spe- ciaI war preparatory courses are be- ing given, addressed the association upon the subject of Dental Surgery
 in It's Relation to the War. The fac ulty of the Forsythe Dental Institute includes two dentists, who have been at the French front and have learned he most modern methods of dentis- try, and the report of their work was of particular Interest to the local as- sociation. many of whose members
 expect to be called to service with the United States army or navy.