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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 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. G.. 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
E. C. COOPER SUCCUMBS
IN F RIG o
Former State Insurance Commission
er Dies Suddenly-Mr. Cooper Was
One of the Early Pioneers.

Grand Forks, N. D., Dec. 27.-E. G.
Cooper, for years 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, Soutk 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
I FRIDAY NOON
Will Cut Salaries of High Officials and
Increase Pay of Workers-PrOfits
~, 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-
ducc the large salaries of paid railway
executives and to increase in some
measure the wages of the railway
workers. Securities would be issued
while the government is in control at
an interest ratio of not less than four
per cent. The issues will be made
under the joint authority of the direc-
tor general and the interstate COM
merce commission. President Wilson
when he outlines the government S
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 a large sum, probably $780,
100000 for a 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
ton 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
r., r14.;,,s,,r, hi. ,>1,oo -, +b,,
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
nroc1amation, the president reassem.
| bles he will recommend Legislation
guaranteeing pre-war earnings anC
maintenance of railroad properties ir
good repair.
Government backing will be giver
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
continue 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
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 38 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, $500
per ton of 1000 pounds over basis.
Mixed feeds, $4.00 per ton Of 2,00C
pounds over basis.
Red dog, $500 per ton of 2,0OC
pounds over basis.
'The above is for carload lots or
cash basis and became effective De-
cember g." said the North Dakota
food administrator who has compiled
the following for the information Of
North Dakota buyers:
Con the basis above given of 3S pei
cent of the cost for wheat, if wheat
cost at the mill, on the average, $20s
per bushel, the cash rates for bull
carload lots at the mill should be as
follows:
Bran $25.s5 per ton.
Shorts or standard middlings $27.8s
per ton.
Mixed feeds s29.S5 per ton.
Flour middlings $9AS5 per ton.
Red dog S40.S5 per ton.
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 a very serious ac-
cident Monday evening. He had been
to the Moerke & Sellers coal mine,
northwest Of here, loaded up with a
ton and a 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
MINOT STORAGE AND WARE
HOUSE OPEN FOR BUSINESS
Maughan & Atwood Who Leased the
New NewlOve Warehouse Have
an Ideal Place for Their
Growing Business

Messrs. Maughan and Atwood have
lease the new Newlove block on Sec
ond street N. Z. and established a
bonded warehouse and storage bust
ness there. The Newlove block was
constructed during the past summer
by ]. w. Rode who sold the property
TO DR.. J. ". 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 fireproof. The
building is steam heated and an cleo
trio 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 eff
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 a 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
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.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
BANKERS WILL SAVE
SOLDIERS HOMESTEAD

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 26.-Slnce the
publication of an article of North
Dakota enlisted soldier who is in
financial difficulties by reason of pay
ment being demanded on note Sc
cured by chattel mortgage given by
him, Secretary W. G. Macfadden of
the state bankers association states
that one of the valued members of
the association has suggested that
he would like to start subscription
to raise funds to pay off the mortgage
and present the note and Cancelled
mortgage to the soldier boy this Yule-
tide. The amount involved is about
s4OO. The secretary Of the associa-
ton states the bank, which is pres
sing the payment of the note, is not
a member of the North Dakota Bank
ers' association.
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
Doo o. 1917

DEC. Il, 1S1f.
The Independents:
I want to tell you in a whisper, so
that no one will hear me that my
friend, Laurier, was defeated on the
17th of this month.
No III 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-
tion 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.
I can see, and believe you can, the
trickery in this and thereby gained
the farmers votes on the grounds of
the exemption.
Friend Colcord, l am shipping you
fine fat turkey which I hope you
will enjoy Immediately.
Yours sincerely,
John Bradley.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
RED CROSS ENROLLS OVER
IL MILLION NEW MEMBERS

Washington, Dec. 25.-Further re-
turns today from the Red Cross
Christmas membership drive indicat-
ed officials at headquarters here said
that the total enrolment would be
even in excess of the 100000 fore
cast last night. The object was to en-
roll 100000 new members.
North Dakota, with quota of 62,-
900, has enrolled 8O,2O7 members.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
VELV BA N X E II
KILLED BY FALL
G.. p. Severtson, Cashier of the First
State Bank of Velva Fell to the
Street in Unconscious Condi-
ton Wednesday and Died
Soon After
to the Tndependent:

Special to the Independent:
Velva, N. D., Dec. 26.-G. P. Severt-
son, cashier of the First State Bank
of this city, was suddenly stricken
at ten o'clock this morning. falling
to the street in an unconscious condl-
ton near the j. l.. Lee real estate Of
fee, He was seen to fall backwards
and he attempted to arise, but got
only to his knees, when he fell for
ward and was never able to arise. He
was carried to the office of DR.. Aaker
where he passed away in about thirty
minutes. =,
At first it was thot that his death
might have been due to heart attack
but this was probably not the case.
An autopsy was performed this after
noon by two of the Velva doctors and
they have determined that the death
was due to the fall. Mr.. Severtson
had lust come out of the postotfice,
carrying several packages, and was
not wearing rubbers. Six or eight 1eet
away from the postoffice, there is an
icy place on the walk and when ne
reached this spot, he fell heavily,
striking the sidewalk with the back OF
his head. This probably caused con-
cussion of the brain. He attempted
to get up and fell heavily on his face,
bruising one side of his face and
breaking his nose. -.
A coronor's inquest was held this
evening, and in the absence of the Cor
enor. .Dr. Stone of Balfour, the inquest
was held before Justice of the Peace
]. J. Stempges. At this writing the
iury has not brot in verdict but
without question they will tlnd that
death was purely accidental. :,
The remains will be taken to the ola
home, Northfeld, Mimi. sometime
Thursday, where they will be inferred
Mr.. Severtson was member OF Che
Lutheran church.
Mr.. Severtson was one OF Velvas S
foremost citizens. He came here IN
1902 as cashier Of the First State
Bank, established by the Ross-Davld-
son people, and was it's manager since
When young lad, he moved from ms
home in Iceland to Denmark, where nc
learned the banking business. He was
employed for years in the big banks OF
Copenhagen and it can be safely sale
that very few bankers in the state
knew as much about the detail worl
of the banking business as Mr.. Sew
ertsOn He lived for several years II
Mortified, Lake City and Granlt,e
Falls, Mimi, and had lived in Amerl
ca since 1888.
At first it was believed that hi!
death might have been due to the fall
but this is not certain. He had new
er complained of having heart trouble
Mr.. Severtson was born in Iceland
but had lived in America for man!
years. He came to Velva abou
twelve years ago as cashier Of tn
First State Bank and remained witt
this institution until the time OF MI
death. He was an exceedingly con
servative banker, a splendid man il
every w way and the kjndest Of husband
and fathers. His death is a distinc
loss to Velva.
He was member of the Knights Q
Pythias lodge. He was 80 years OIL
and leaves wife and three daughters
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Government Calling for Best Engines
From the West.

w. G. McHugh, general manager OF
the Great Northern freight depart
ment in this city, informs the Inde-
pendent that the tonnage capacity OF
the road at present is but 40 per cent
of the summer tonnage, owing to the
cold weather. The government has
taken several of the best engines
from each road to help out in the rush
in the east. Two of the best engines
from the Devils Lake shops were COM
mandeered by the government about
week ago.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
The First Stars and Stripes.

The Scarlett Office Supply Co. has
issued one of the most attractive cal
endars we have seen this year. 1t
shows Betsy Ross at work on the
country's first flag. The picture is a
reproduction from painting by John
Whitaker, the noted Philadelphia
painter. Betsy Ross, an expert seam
stress, resided at what is now 23s
Arch St., Philadelphia. Washington
himself submitted the design for the
flag but at the suggestion of Betsy
Ross, the stars which he proposed
were changed from the six-pointec
stars of England to the five-pointec
stars of France. This new flag was
perhaps first used by the American
army at Fort Schuyler, N. Y, on Aug.
ust 6, 1777.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
CABLEGRAM FROM CAPT. F.
OTTO GROSS.

Mrs. Gertrude Grass, wife of
Capt. F. Otto Gross, commanding
Co. D, received a cablegram yes
terday from her husband, sent
from somewhere in France. The
message simply read: "Arrived
safely. Merry Christmas"
Other cablegrams were receiv-
ed in Minot by relatives of Stan
ton Hayes, Percy Robbins, Neil
Weeler, Josiah Blaisdell and Glenn
Moon.
A number of cards written by
members of the Minot company,
and held on this side until the safe
arrival Of the troops cover there"
have arrived in Minot.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
GOVERNMENT MAY
POOL COAL SUPPLY

Washington, Dec. 26.-Fuel Admin
istrator Garfield told the senate in
vestigating committee today that if
the war continued very long the gov
ernment would be compelled to pool
coal and sell it at reasonable prices.
Some coal operators, he said, were
making the greatest profits in their
history but he considered high prices
stimulus to the great production
the war demands.
The fuel administrator said he saw
little relief in prospect for the rail
roads until their operation was cen
tralized.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Alladin and His Wonderful Lamp.

There are some elements of intense
realism in "Aladdin and the Wonder
full Lamp" which appears at the Ar
cade Theatre Wednesday and Thurs
day, but the mystic element of the
East is always discernable. The lamp
that has it's magical powers to give to
the one who rubs it his wish is domi-
nant throughout the story. 1t is a
play of magic and a gen, takes the
place of the fairy of our Western land.
This genie is something new in NOV
ing pictures. He has something of
the element of the giant of "Jack and
the Beanstalk" in that he represents
the things that all children conjure
up in their minds.
"Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
is bound to appeal in most wonder
full way to the young.
However, older people will dispute
with the children as to which will get
the most enjoyment out of this glori-
Gus Fox Kiddie Feature. The very
charm of it's story as it is told on the
screen and the wonderful way in which
it is acted, the fresh beauty of the
heroine and the tragic element in it's
title character, will all give them a
keen pleasure of a new and most in.
tense sort. No one will be able to tell
to them the beauty of the scenes that
are to be disclosed in this film. The
very costuming that is carefully cor.
rect as to the smallest detail and the
atmosphere of the period and the
brilliancy of Bagdad will make a new
era in the history Of the screen drama
and those who witness this film will
feel it's force and it's fascination.
The maker of this screen drama has
found new light in the ancient lamI
and it has led him into magical paths
of accomplishments.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Temperature of Domestic Animals

Temperature of Domestic Animals
The temperature of the horse varies
from 80 1-2 to 101 1-2, the average be-
ing 100 1-2. In cattle the tempera-
ture varies from 100 1-5 to 1O2 1-5
with an average of 101 is. In sheep,
goats and hogs the temperature varies
from 1O1 to 105, with an average of
103. The dogs temperature varies
from 100 to 102 and averages 101.
When exercising or if the barn is
warm, the bodily temperature may 60
higher. In cold weather or after drink
ing cold water it may go lower. These
temperatures are for animals when in
good health.-Agr. Ext. Dept. N. D.
Agr. College.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
SENATE WANTS SECRETARY
TO CUT OUT RED TAPE

The Senate committee has requested
the secretary of war to cut out all red
tape and to buy in the open market
if necessary, the supplies which are
so badly needed by the army. There
is shortage of 10000 overcoats and
47,OOO woolen blouses, it is said. 1t
appears that there is also a shortage
of clothing at Camp Dodge and sew
eral other camps.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Nonpartisan Leader Moves

The Nonpartisan Leader, which has
been published at Fargo, N. D. since
it's origin, has been moved to St. Paul.
The nonpartisan league has extended
it's activities over several states and
for that reason it was deemed advis-
able to move the Leader to more
central location.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Will Sentence Croweu Dec. %.

E. c. Crowell, the young Normal
school student who shot and killed
Sam Dazell, drayman, during a
quarrel, will receive his sentence Dec.
%, at 10 o'clock. The jury found him
guilty and recommended his punish>
ment at Is years in the penitentiary.
The Independent understands that
Atty. Sinkler for the defense is per-
fecting an appeal and hopes to secure
new trial for Crowell.
R. D. Hand, convicted of the crime
of carrying concealed weapons, will
also receive his sentence Dec. %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
James Nanahan and Others Arrested

JdI1IeS WaHd1IdH, WeII kIIUW11 dICUF-
ney, who has been connected with the
Society of Equity, has been arrested
by the federal authorities charged
with melting a riot. McGrath and
Keller, other speakers, were also ar
rested. They made addresses before
a crowd Of workmen at the Rice Lake
Park, Dec. 2, and they are charged
with making addresses which caused
the men to do violence.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Twins Were Born

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Ras-
mussen was formerly Miss Madge Tof-
west of Parshall, on Dec. 20, twins, a
boy and a girl, weighing seven and
eight pounds, respectively. Mother
and babes are doing fine. Mrs. Ras-
mussen WIS formerly Miss Madge Tof-
flemire of Surrey and Mr.. Rasmussen
is the son of Mr.. and Mrs. H. C. Ras-
mussen of Surrey.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
Colored Man Drafted Into Army

Clarence Bowers, a negro arrested
at Portal recently by deputy U. S.
marshal and brot before u. S. Com
missioner Hopkins, has been taken to
one of the army camps where he is
now learning to be soldier.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-12-27
PALDA SUES UPTONS
FOR SIP, 900
Claims Damages for Arrest Following
Minot Raid-Case Against Palda
Was Dismissed.

Former District Judge L. j. Palda
instituted an action in the local dis
trict court late Monday seeking $ll2,-
900 damages from r. G. and A. Upton:
The action accrues from the arrest OF