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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
BANKERS
BIG CONVENTION
Fine Entertainment Arrane.
Cd and Ladies Will Have
Special Program.

Fargo. N. D.. June 11.-F4nal ar
rapgements have been completed for
the fifteenth annual convention Of the
North Dakota Bankers association 10
be held in Fargo, July 10, IL and IL.
A special program has been mapped
out for ladies who will spend an AZ
ternoon at the agricultural college
grounds where practical demonstra-
tons will be given by experts from
theN department of home economics
and Red Cross work. The ladies viii
be entertained by the wives Of the
Fargo bankers and tea will be served
during the afternoon.
The work Of professional foreer,
and check raisers will be witnessed
by the bankers and their wives from
the Todd ProtectoEraph company,
Only bankers and their wives will he
admitted to his feature of the nro-
gram which will be given in the BAR
go auditorium at $3.50 O'Clock. Tues
day, July 10.
A special feature of interest to be
provided the visiting bankers and
their wives will be the trip Wednes-
day afternoon at $3.50 O'Clock which
Will be known as "a Town and Coun-
try Trip" On this junket the visitors
will first visit the Manchester Biscuit
company to be Immediately followed
by a visit to the celebrated Schroeder
Holstein stock farm, Clay county.
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CROWD EXPECTED
FOR S. s. CONVENTION

Fargo, n. D.. June lit may be
necessary to use the dormitory facili-
ties Of both Fargo college and the
Agriculture college in order to take
care Of the people for the State Sun
day School convention. June 1928.
The registrations are pouring In SO
rapidly from all parts OF the state
that the matter of securing the use
Of the dormitories of the colleges was
discussed at a meeting Of the execu
tive committee held Friday noon al
the Annex hall.
A delegation from Williams county
headed by Miss Bertha Palmer, coun-
ty secretary, are planning to make the
drive from Williston to Fargo in a
Ford for the convention. Like en-
couraging signs Of a large attendance
are coming to the headquarters every
day.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
CARRIER PIGEON GOES
1900 MILES TO ITS
OLD NEST in ST.. PAUL

st. Paul. Mimi, June ia record
for sagacity among carrier pigeons il
claimed for Old Cabin Pilot. which
not only found its way to st. Paul
from Edmonton. Alberta, 1920 miles
away. but Also discovered the resi-
dence OF Its former owner here. Near
" nine months; ago, Old Cabin Pilot
wal sold to a resident Of Edmonton
by Al vowles Of this city. After the
pigeon was sent away, Mr.. Vowles
moved from the house he then occu-
mile away. The other day Old Cabin
Pilot was seen in the vicinity Of its
old home, but the loft in which it
lived had been moved to Mr.. Vowles'
new residence. and after remaining a
short time near its old haunts. the
pigeon in some way discovered the
loft, made itself at home. and will
never. said Mr.. Vowles. be sem away
again. To the Edmonton man Mr..
Vowles tent two young birds to take
the place of Old Cabin Pilot.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
PHONE MEN TO
MEET AT MlN0T
Two Day Convention to Be
Held Many Matters to
be Discussed.

Fargo. N. D.. June 11.-w. 3. shaw,
president Of the city commission o.
Minot, will deliver the address Of vel.
come to the eleventh annual conven'
ton Of the North Dakota Telephone
association to be held in Minot
Thursday and Friday, June Al and %.
The response will be given by Judge
John Carmody Of Hillsboro.
II. A. Livermore, secretary Of the
North Dakota Telephone association
who resides in Fargo, announced the
1t 10 O'Clock on the morning OF
Thursday, June Fl. Following the
opening formalities and the singing Of
America. H. w. Wilson of New Rock
ford, president ofgthe association. will
give the annual message, which will
be followed by the report Of the aecre'
tary. the appointment Of committees
ana the receiving of questions for ths
question box.
In the afternoon the membsrs o.
the association will 90 exhibit visit
sion Regulation" will be discussed By
q member Of the state board Of rail.
road and warehouse commissioners
Signal Corp.." by 3. G. Kast, exeeu'
tive agent Of Minnesota Independent
Telephone association, and "A Lay
mans Impression of the Telephone
by the Rev. Cecil Leslie Clifford Of
Minot.
Frank NJ. Packard, chairman Of tn.
state tax commission. will address tht
convention Friday morning on tn.
subject Of Telephone Taxation" and
Representative Nels Magnuson o.
souris. on the subject. Telephone
Legislation" In the afternoon, ad'
dresses will be made by H. l.. Reade
recently appointed state fire marshal
who will talk on the subject Of PRO
lection from Power Lines and by !
apeakup Of New York City. who will
report Of the committees ana thu
election Of officers will be the clos
ing. events on the program. .
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North Dakota News

The annual ball will DO IN slabor-
ate event % on past occasions. This
grand event will be held in the Fargo
auditorium on Wednesday evening.
ut Q o'clock.
The program this year viii be Of
the usual high standard Of the North
Dakota Bankers association. and Will
30 peculiarly appropriate for condi-
ons in the United States at this
time.
On Tuesday. July 10, a meeting Of
the members Of the American Bank
ers' association present at the con-
vention. will be held Immediately
following the afternoon adjournment
Of the convention for the purpose Of
electins two members Of the execu-
tive council. a Vice president Nor
North Dakota, a member to serve on
the nominating committee, an alter
nate member of the nominating COM
mittee and vice president for North
Dakota for the following sections Of
the American Bankers association:
National bank section, trust COM
pany section. savings bank section and
state bank section.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
|ALL WIDOWS OF
ENLISTED MEN
ARE PENSIONED


Warrington. June 11.-Under exist
ms law, pensions paid to widows OF
enlisted men, and men Of the army
n omcers who may be killed in
France, or elsewhere on duty, during
the war are as follows:
To the widow of an enlisted man
$12 a month and 81 additional ror
each child under is years Of age.
To the widow Of a second lieuten-
ant SIS q month with the same allow.
ance for children az in the case of the
enlisted man.
TO the widow Of q first lieutenant
SIT a month.
month.
month.
To the, widow Of a lieutenant COL
onel and of any officer Of higher rank
$50 a month.
~ The same allowance is made to the
widows of officers for children under
16 years of age rs in the case of Wild
ows Of priyates.S 81 per child.
In tho case Of an enlisted man or
officer killed in the aviation service.
the pension is Just doubled, and 81 is
Should an enlisted man or officer be
killed. leaving a child or children I'M
der 16, but no widow, the same pen.
sion would be paid to the child. or
children, until the child was 1s years
of age.
There is provision also for the pay
ment Of six months salary to the per-
son designated as his heir by an en-
listed nan or officer killed in line on
duty. If the man Is killed in aviation
service a year salary Is paid his des-
ignated beneficiary. This applies
where the man has died as a result
of disease or. wounds contracted in
line Of duty.
The am pensions are paid widows
and children Of the enlisted men and
ohicers Of the navy, and marineScorps.
Of corresponding rank.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
JUDGES FOR
INTERSTATE FAIR

Fargo, N. D.. June l1.-Conpstent
judges will make the awards in the
departmental exhibits at the Inter-
state fair to be held in Fargo. COM
mencing July 20 and lasting Ave days.
]. L. Delaney of Mortified, Mimi.
an expert on all kinds Of stock, has
been engaged by Secretary McRoberts
to Judge horses and beef cattle; Hugh
g. Van Pelt Of Waterloo. Iowa. dairy
cattle; w. b. Richards OF Glendale,
N. D., swine and sheep; E. J. Roberts
Potter Of Casselton and Mrs. B. l..
Kimball of Fargo, woman's awards.
and c. A. Robins OF Chicago has been
engaged to start the races He has
been here in this connection for the
last two eaeons,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
ENGLISH LOSSES
AT MESSINES RIDGE
UNUSUALLY SMALL

London. June 11.-Referring to ex-
aggerated German statements in re-
gard to the number Of British casual
ties in the battle Of Messines ridge,
Reuters correspondent at British
headquarters in France say that up
to Friday evening the number Of men
of all ranks who failed to respond to
roll call on the British side was Just
about 10000. Judging from past ex-
p%erience about so percent of these
men are wounded so slightly that they
are able to walk and of the remand
err a number will be able to rejoin
their regiments later.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
HoNoRs FOR

to a unanimous decision reached at
the banquet Of the Scottish Rite bodies
held here, all members who answer
the call of their country with enlist
ment under the colors will be made
honorary life members of the Scot
fish Rite. The motion for the action
made by POSTMASTER H. c.
Plunlley of Fargo. following an in
tensely patriotic address delivered by
Hon. B. F. Spalding.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
WAHPETON GIRL 7
GRADUATES DID NOT
MISS DAY OF SCHOOL

Wahpeton, N. D., June 1l.-Go-
ing through their grade and high
school NE without missing . day
o. being tardy Ii the remarkable
school record Of two Wahpeton
Young ladies.
They are Miss Rose F1igelman,
who IL completing her freshman
year at the University Of Minnesota,
and Miss. Henrietta Wigolman, who
was valedict0rian Of her class At
the graduating exercises Of the high
school held Friday evening.
Miss Henrietta F1igelman win
enter the Minnesota university next
fall.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
SPANISH CRISIS
GRAVEST in YEARS

Madrid. June 1.-THE present po-
litical crisis in Spain was ~characteriz-
ed as the gravest which has arisen in
the last forty years in a statement to-
day by Senior Groizard, president of
the senate. He expressed this opinion
after having a conference with King
Alfonso. 1t is thought probable that
the formation of a government to
succeed the ministry Of the Marquis
Prieto. who resigned yesterday, will
be entrusted to. the conservatives with
Eduardo Dato. former premier, again
in power.
!. Independent Ice Co.-47-D-Prices
right best service guaranteed-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
AND Is
RELATIVES FIGHT
WITH AUSTRIA, HE
JOINS UNCLE SAM
(Herald special Service.

Minot. N. D.. June 11.-Only 20
years OF age. not eligible for service
under the draft law. and with one
brother. four uncles. and fourteen
cousins fighting with Austrian forces,
Anton II. Dasinger. a printer employ
ed by the Minot Messenger, has taken
out his first papers and Joined Com
pany D., N. D. n. q. Dasinger was an
Austrian subject and came to North
Dakota about ten months ago.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
EMPLOYMENT BOARDS.

Swansea. Wales, June 11.-Dealing
with the question Of employment after
the var. F. HUH Jackson. chairman
of the National Alliance of Employers
and Employed, said it was proposed
to establish local boards, two-thirds
of the representation at least to con-
sist of employers and employed. in
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
Will TAKE
NEEDED VACATION

Fargo, N. D.. June 11.-Dr. Johr
II. WORT will take . needed vacation
this summer and Howard r. Wood
has been appointed vice chairman Of
the executive COMMITTEES Of the state
efficiency commission. Mr.. Wood Will
assume his duties about July I. Mr.
Worst will go to the pine woods II
Montana.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11
MNOT CARPENTER MISSING.
(Herald Special Seryfce.l

Minot, n. D.. June ll.-Local om-
cials are searching for John, Alexan-
der, . carpenter Of this city who has
been missing from his homo since
cash with the intention Of going to
Granville, N. D.. to look after q job
he had in sight. His wife and friends
fear he may have met with foul play.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-06-11

equal proportions, to act in coniunc-
ton with a central statutory board
with similar representation. He also
advocated the unemployment of men
after the war in their old berths, and
said if, in some cases, they had lost
part Of their skill, they must he
helped to regain it.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
GERMAN papers Ask
FOR LESS SECRECY

Amsterdam. May s.--Speculatlon
as TO what Imperial Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg may have to say
about Germanys war aims In his
forthcoming speech. 10 resulting In
widespread demand for less secret
diplomacy" In Germany's administra-
tlon. according TO German newspa-
p@s received here today.
A copy OF the vossiche zeitung.
Just received. bitterly assails lack Of
complete frankness by the German
governmental authorities now and
In the past. The conservative news
paper Kolnlsche Zeitung combats the
plea for complete frankness In for
eign affairs by Insisting that II a
bargainer desired to negotiate, he
would not SHOUT his terms In the
market place" The socialist organ
voerwarts renews It's demands for q
statement by Hollweg. outlining Ger
many's war aims. particularly re-
plying TO Russla's recent announce
ment.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
IEUTON leader \
FACES CRISIS
Sentiment Against Won Bethmann1
HolIweg Growing Stronger ard
His Rctirement May Be Forced

London, May s.--Presence In Ber-
lin today Of the Bavarian premier.
Count Hertling. has revived rumors
in Germany that he b TO succeed Won
Bethmann-Holweg as imperial chan
cellor. accordint 70 dispatches re-
ceived via Holland. AB .lsfS
These reports declare the existence
'of \ political crisis Id Germany. Fol-
weeks It has been apparent that sen.
timent against Hollweg among hii
political opponents was slowly crys'
talking. Heretofore the chancellor
has succeeded in weathering all op-
position because OF the inability oi
the opposing political parties to gel
together on any concerted plan o.
forcing his retirement. Today Ger
man newspapers indicated . fresh At
tack on Hoilweg likely 3 to affort
ground for such concert Of action. II
atisfaction over repeated post
ponements OF the chancellor's much
advertised speech outlining Ger
many's war aims. 8s i3pg
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09

.C0NGfS TER afKlIG POINT


p Z
washinston, May s.--The auto
cratic news rag proposed by Secre-
tary OF State Lansing to shut on dis
cussion and criticism Of this coun-
try's war policies. met with violent
denanciation in all government quar-
ters today.
Congress- has about reached the
breaking point on the censorship
question. The subject is like fire.
brand in both house and senate
chambers. Today while represents
tives aired their views privately. sem
ators took the floor and ripped into
so-called invisible government" ef-
forts TO throttle the freedom Of the
press and attempts to bottle up news
Of the governments activities and
keep the people in the dark as TO
Developments In the war,
After two days legislation behind
closed doors. during which time-heat-
led demands were made by many
senators to end the executive ser
sion and get out in the open, the
senate today began discussion OF the
mails and censorship sections OF the
administration spy bill. sa
Announcement by Lansing that he
is "a be virtually the ''news dicta-
tor" Of the foreign policy Of the gov
ernment only famed the fires at the
capitol.
I'VE have come to the point where
we must distinguish Immediately and
carefully between a prudent. report
Of affairs affecting our foreign rela-
tions and an abridgement Of our
highly treasured freedom of the
prsls," said Senator Harding. Con
gress will insist on safeguarding the
press and people, Many other sem
ators and Representatives spoke
along the same line.
In the face Of an overwhelming
storm Of criticism against the new
Lansing ruling, there were Evidences
Of q slight relaxation in the order
at the state department today, II
is now admitted by lansing the iron
clad lid on news may be tilted, II II
doesn't prove a success u9a lsii'i
y The department defends its secret
diplomacy and general secretiveness
partly on the ground that Il I'VE
practice open door diplomacy, other
nations will stop giving confidential
matter to this government"
Some, complaints have come from
abroad in the past year that the con-
fidentiai messages have tecome pub
lie property. 5aN9H aii 9a ai,sea
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
.J)O]!FlF'R .J)O]!FlF'Rf .;slAlLljUIE's|. Al u.
Liberty BELL

Philadelphia, May s.-Marshal
,Jofre. former Premier viyiani and
each member of the French wal
commission. kissed the Liberty bell
in Independence hall today. There
was absolute silence as the men tip
toed forward and bent toward the
historic relic Of Americas freedom.
Not word or a cheer shattered the
simple impressiveness from the
scene. tsttA8At
1T never has been the privilege
Of Frenchman to visit this historic
spot on happier occasion" said
viviani. 1T is a conservation OF the
union OF liberty between the allied
nations. For here was born the
liberty OF the world" p'' '1a
Jcffre was presented with a silver
mounted marshal's baton, made from
a piece Of rafter from independence
hall. s1t i7elfafl eei NH#O
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
JO{FRE AND PARTY IMMENSELY
PLEASED WITH RESPONSE Of WEST

Philadelphia. May S--Bringing
with II the middle VESTS win the
war" pledge to the allies, the French
commission arrived here today to
visit the cradle Of liberty" in Inde-
psndence square. After q few hours
here. Marshal Joffre. former Premier
vlviani and others OF the mission
will hurry on to New York. where
they are due to arrive this evening.
On the eve Of their big eastern re-
ception here. the commissioners sum
med up with satisfaction results and
impressions OF their triumphant west.
ern tour. From Washington to Chi
cago, from Kansas City to st. Louis,
and to the tomb Of Lincoln at Spring
field. III. thence across Indiana and
on eastward today the commissions s
trip---begnn with some trepidation as
to the, warmth OF the. reception II
might get--has been roar Of cheers
a sea Of flags. denomination Of
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09

love and faith In the allied cause
from beginning to end. M
viviani today declared the middle
west might win the war and he be-
lleves II will make the effort to dc
20, re i HI sils5l sHs M
\ "It took personal contact for us to
realize the immensity Of the middle
vests resources" said viviani. The
unlimited part that territory could
play In the planting Of larger crops
might win the war. The spirit OF
our splendid reception everywhere
conyinces me that It will try
II am q soldier and Of few words,
but feel I must speak when sreeted
with such sights as welcomed us to
the west" said Marshal Joifre. "The
enthusiasm manifested everywhere
shows the Americans realize the Inn
mensity Of their task They are pre-
pairing for Il with the same earnest
spirit that actuated citizens Of
France early in the war"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09

washington, May s.--W War tax leg
islation was to be introduced In the
house today, Through Il the nation
expects 70 raise si,soo.ooc.c 900 for
war expenses during the ensuing
year.
!. Tari6 duties, income and inherit
ance taxes. increased postage and In
creased taxes on many commodities
will be the means whereby the sim
ews are raised A 10 per cent raise
Ia tackled on all tariffs; the normal
income tax Is doubled, while the sur
taxes are raised and the exemptions
lowered.
For single persons the income tax
starts at $1,000; for married per
sons. $4,000. The sur-tax Is grad
uated. running up to 80 per cent
on incomes above $500. 900. The
normal income tax will be four per
cent on individual and six per cent
on corporations.
Postage stamps will cost three
cents and post cards two cents.
while magazines and newspapers will
pay heavier rates.
The bill would lay a l6 per cent
tax on excess profits: and . tax rp
to 10 per cent on lnheritances. New
taxes include levies on insurance
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
WAR revenue MEASURE
HITS INCOMES HARDEST
Adnipihatiss E!l hhsdussa Is5sy Vn Bdig Heavily
Increased Direct tx On incomes and Lines Of
ACTIVITIES Is AnuasensSts and Mil Service

policies. telephones. electric power,
oil and Pipe lines. 81 s31 oi
An amusement tax Of one cent per
each ten cents or fraction Of tom
ticket cost Ia imposed. thus hitting
all movie shows and theaters.
Liquor. tobacco and soft drinks
VIII bear far heavier burden than
at present. .t W iHpS
The rich man must pay heavily.
but the burden is proportionately
distributed down the line by the
mammoth war revenue bill present
ed today. The new tax will take
one-third Of incomes Of half million
dollars and runs up to where It takes
practically half Of incomes over two
million dollars. 458
Incomes. inheritances and excess
profits constitute the frame work oi
the bill. The rich man is hit
whether his wealth be in incomes
from investments. estates left by
his ancestors or profits above eight
per cent on the capital invested in
business.
The committee decided to asses,
an additional 80 lI3 per cent on all
incomes taxed during the calendar
year 1916. II a man paid $40 tax
he must pay $40 more on his las'
years income.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-05-09
BiurisH lsis-rOlsM THEIR LINES
AND MAKn DErEl,MIxED M.
FORT no CARLY POINT
A STRUGGLE Or MIGHTY FORCES
Isoth Commanders Realize Value or
Gaining Fsrsnoy sector and Arr
Using Tremendous Attacks

London. May s.---The tide OF bat
tle about Fresnoy was swinging In
favor Of the Britislrtoday Elected
from the village by superior weight
Of German counter-attacks made
with fresh divisions yesterday. Field
Marshal Haig re-aligned HIS forces
early today and threw them into now
and fnriously persistent fighting
there. Al the time OF his early af.
ternoon report. he detailed recap
turc Of portion OF the ground taken
BY the Germans and an improve
ment Of the British position to the
west OF the town
Yesterdays loss, however. IL not
yet retrieved by the British and the
German gain. until Offset. will ad.
mittcdly hamper further operations
In the turning Of the 0ppy line.
The fikhiing around Frcsuoy now
progressing is n struggle OF mighty
forces on either side. The Germans
are determined to hold the position,
knowing the British objective and
the British are determined TO carry
through their plans, Front dis
patches related the strengthening OF
the German line here. with prodIgal
masslng OF German reserves,
While the Germans were thus en-.
deavoring TO prevent realization OF
the British scheme OF crumbling the
northern pivotal point OF their line.
they were staging another trcmen-
dous counters offensive movement
against similar menace on the
southern pivot. in the French hold
on Chemln des Danes.
The French ofiicial statement re.
vealed huge general offensive at.
tack by the enemy In this sector.
This movement was beaten back with
terrible losses TO the Germans, The
war ONCE statement mentioned a
"neld strewn with dead" as indlca-
tive OF the enemy's losses In this
fruitless series OF attacks.