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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
CHECKER TOURNEY TO
Be HELD HERE SOON
Third Annual Contest of States Ex.
pcrts Will Take Place ut City
Club March 8 and Z.

The third annual tournament of the
North Dakota State Checker associa-
ton will be held in Grand Forks in
the Commercial club rooms on March
6 and Z, it was announced today.
More than double the attendance of
last year is expected at the coming
meeting and expert checker players
from all portions of North Dakota
will be on hand to participate in the
games.
The membership of the local Com
mercial club will be we'll represented.
A. P. Jones OF Hankinson, N. D., the
secretary, is busy on the details for
the tourney
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
HOWARD TO MAKE
ADDRESS AT GILBY
Farmers Club BieetsN Tomorrow
Afternoon When Interesting SUBJ
ject of Hemp Comes Up.

The Gilby Farmers club meets at
Gilby tomorrow afternoon at o'clock
when w. E. Hoyard Of the lnterna-
tional Harvester demonstration farm
will address the farmers on the sub
ject Of Hemp"
At this time, when the matter of
substituting Hemp for Yucatan sisal
is such an important topic. the ad-
dress by Mr.. Hoyard should prove
very interesting.
Field Agent olsef, of the Better
Farming association will also speak
on live stock.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
GREAT NORTHERN
PAYS $60,000 TAX
Railway Company Pays Assessment
ON Real and Personal Property
in G. F. County Today.

The Great Northern Railway COM
pany today paid in about 100000
taxes on personal and real property
in Grand Forks county to the county
treasurer this morning.
The usual rush to pay taxes at this
time Of the year to avoid the penalty
Is now on and Treasurer Bridston
has found 1t expedient to keep his Of
hce in the court house open through
the noon hour until after March 1.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
MANY WOMEN IN COURT
Seventy Striking Garment Workers
Arraigned in Chicago-2OO March
to Court Room.

Chicago. Feb. 23.-Nearly 200 wom-
en-, striking members Of the Garment
Workers Union. marched today to
Judge Mahoney's court room, where
10 Of them were to be arraigned. The
court room was crowded with strik-
ers and their friends. Most of the
defendants were charged with disor-
derly conduct for refusing to move
on when ordered by the police.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
BIG INSURANCE
CASE IN COURT
Stockholders Bring Action
Against Northern Fire
& Marine Co.

The case Of W. H. Porter and about
143 stockholders of the Northern Fire
& Marine Insurance company against
the company and it's officers and di-
rectors will be argued tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock III the supreme
court at Bismarck.
The case invoices a sum totaling in
the vicinity of $4,000 and affects
about one-fourth of the stockholders.
Attorneys John Cashel of Grafton and
o. B. Burtness Of Grand Forks. for
the plaintiffs. left this city at noon to-
day for Bismarck, and Attorney Tracy
r. Bangs, for the defense, is expected
to leave this evening.
Big Assessment.
In December the Northern Fire &
Marine Insurance company made an
assessment of 100 per cent on its cap
ital stock pursuant to a request from
the insurance commissioner. In the
notice of assessment the company adj
vises the stockholders that unless the
assessment is paid within 60 days
from the time the assessment was
made the stock would be cancelled
and forfeited.
Many of the stockholders became
indignant and brought action to have
temporary injunction granted
against such an assessment in Janu-
airy. The action for a temporary in
junction was argued before Judge
Kneeshaw on February 6, Tracy
Bangs and Judge c. ]. Fisk appearing
for the company and the plaintiffs be-
ing represented by Burtness & Nc
1ntyre and Attorney Cashel. On
February 10 Judge Kneeshay granted
the temporary injunction. The case
was then carried to the supreme
court.
Plaintiffs Claim.
The principal claim Of the plaintiffs
is that they bought their stock under
a subscription contract providing that
1t was to be non-assessa BILE, and that
therefore the attempted assessment is
void.
The company claims that the in
corporators could not legally waive
the right to assess the stock as pro-
vided by law.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
c. K. G. Billings Absolved
in Walsh Shortage Suit

Springfield, ILL.,. Feb. 23.-Cornelius
K. G. Billings Is not responsible for
alleged shortages in the accounts of
the Chicago National bank because of
the operations Of John r. Walsh in
1901-05, according to decision hand
ed down in the Illinois supreme court
today. After the Walsh shortages were
discovered suit was filed against Bill
ings as director to recover $4,000
900 on the ground that he was guilty
Of neglectful act.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
WHAT THE 9

Milady calls up and asks 80 sweetly,
''Is this you. dear?" that I know she
wants something. 80 I answer, What
is It this timer"
I win. It's this: II want to break
our date and 70 to the city with my
sitter. But, Of course. II you really
care IN stay right here"
Now. what the devil7 II you say
you care she'll think you're Z crab.
II you say don't care she'll believe
you shout love her! Six fixxes, waiter!
Stanford Chaparrak
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
Don't Let This Opportunity Slip By

There are two ways in which to
meet the situation said Mr.. Wilcox:
ITO accumulate reserve of the ore
sufficient to tide the steel industry
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-23
BREAK IN CABLE TO MANILA.
Messages May Go Via Japan and
Subject tn Censor.

New York, Feb. 23.-The direct
cable connecting San Francisco with
Manila, via Guam. has been inter-
rupted, the Commercial Cable COM
pany announced today. The cause
Of the break is not known. Mes
sages to the Philippines and China
may be sent via San Francisco and
Japan. but they must be subject to
censorship"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

THE President, that It will not be
necessary to put armed forces any
where into action. am sure the
American people will understand the
spirit in which I am acting. ! hope !
need give no further proof than l have
Ialready given throughout nearly three
ears Of anxious patience that I am q
rIend Of peace and mean to preserve
1T for America SO long as l am able"
He said the American people could
trust him to act with prudence. and
closed with the statement that while
he had spoken Of our commerce main.
ly 1T was not OF material interests
we are thinking. but Of fundamental
human rights. All structures, alike OF
family. state and nation, must rest
upon our liberty. ! cannot imagine
any man with American principles at
heart hesitating to defend these
things"
Congress is expected not only to
authorize the used Of armed forces
but to provide money. Whether arm
ed neutrality means war depends on
whether Germany realizes the United
States is ready to protect Its neutral
rights by whatever means necessary
The foreign relations committees Of
both houses met after President VII
son finished. Senator Simmons, chair
man Of the finance committee. ex
pressed the belief that 500 million dol
lars will be sufficient now and tina
Il might be provided by amending thu
revenue bill now before the president
Owing to the gravity Of the situa
: ton there was no such applause a
: marked President Wilson's previou
I ppearance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

Meaning Of ARMED Neutrality"
Washington. Feb. 26.-Armed neu.
trality Is described by international
aw authorities as military measure
or the purpose OF defending the
lights Of neutrals against threatening
arrangements on the part Of belliger-
nts. II has generally concerned more
han one power and the most striking
istorical instances OF armed neutral
ty were those OF the Northern Euro
can powers in 1880 and 1900. made
o defend the principle Of free ships
and free goods. adopted by the treaty
between the Baltic powers and oppos.
cd by England. During the present
war Holland and Switzerland have
maintained armed neutrality. al
hough II has been confined to land
The last time the United States was
state Of armed neutrality was
during the war between France and
England which ended with the down
fall Of Napoleon. President Adams
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

III you have Rheumatism you will
be glad to know Of the quick relief
obtained by using the Internal remedy.
ANTtRHEUMATlc. This valuable
preparation Is particularly adapted
for tho quick relief OF Rheumatism.
sciatica. Lumbago. Backache.
Price soc. Sold by +. r. Emmel.
Druggist.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

Miss Mary Lord Andrews Of Wash
Ington and Virginia has been appoint
ed chairman Of the colonial hunters
division In the inaugural parade. This
section will be composed Of society
horsemen and horsewomen from vIr-
ginia, dressed In colonial costumes.
The women use side-saddles and their
costumes will combine the national
colors. red. white, and blue. Miss An
drews. who Is an accomplished horse
woman though less than twenty years
old. received her appointment from
Mrs.. J. II. Boggs. chairman Of the
woman's division.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
Had Been Hardened.

Gouverneur Morris, the New York
iitterateur. said at luncheon In
Brooklyn:
american society IL the most ex-
elusive In the world. Useless, quite
useless, for litterateur to try to force
his way Into II.
II know n litterateur who. on the
Strength Of a best seller. managed to
ret himself invited to n dinner ut Mrs
Van Astercordt's.
"'well. did Mrs. Van Astcrcord''
cordlality stngger your i asked him
the next day.
"'0h. no. not nj ALL he answered
You see. before I took up writing
worked IN an iccmaking plant"
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

asking Congress for this authority
which was granted.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
ARMED NEUTRALITY
AsKEDBYPRES|DENT
that II our ships and our people are
spared. 1t will be because Of fortunate

that II our ships and our people are
spared. 1t will be because Of fortunate
circumstances.
1T would be foolish to deny that the
situation is fraught with the gravest
possibilities and dangers and It would
be most imprudcnt for US to be unpre'
pared"
II cannot be unmindful." said the
President, "of the fact that the pres.
ent term OF Congress is soon to expire
and that in view Of the unusual length
Of time which would be required to
assemble and organize new Con
,gress. ought to obtain from you full
and immediate assurance Of authority
which I may need at any time to ex
ercise."
The President asked Congress "tc
authorize me to supply our merchant
ships with arms and means Of usinl
them and to employ any other means
or instrumentalities or methods that
may be necessary aid adequate t
protect our ships and our people II
their legitimate and peaceful pursuits
on the seas"
He also asked for suffIcien
credit to enable him to provide ade
quate means Of protection where the!
are lacking, including adequate insur
ance against tbe.preseptSvv, risks.
1T is devoutly to be hoped" sail
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
ELECTRIC WIRES ovERAAuLEo.

City Electrician Smith has started
his week to renovating and repair
Ing the city wires that supply the
current to the residences In the east
ern part Of the city. The number Of
transformers that are now being used
will be reduced to minimum and
the current waste will be reduced
from ten to twenty per cent.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
FOR RENT.
MRS. SIMS HoNoRED.

The society page Of the Fort Worth
Star-Telegram OF Sundays issue con.
tanned photograph Of Irs. NJ. w.
Sims of Bryan, member Of the state
executive committee OF the Fedora
ton OF women's Clubs. The ac-
companying article stated that Mrs.
Sims and Mrs. Florence Floore OF
cleburne. state chairman q e;vics Of
, the Federation d. ,women's Clubs. were
guests Of Mrs. c. W. connery OF Fort
Worth and among the most prominent
club women Of the state.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
NEW TRUCKS TO BE TESTED.

The factory dcmonstrs:or for the
new four ton Springfield trucks
recently purchased by the county will
arrive tomorrow to demonstrate the
new trucks for the benefit OF the
county commissioners. The trucks
viii be thoroughly tested before being
accepted by the officials.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
FEBRUARY HEAT RECORD
WAS BROKEN ON SUNDAY

San Antonio. Texas. Feb. 26.-All
February heat records for the last 30
years were broken in San Antonio
Sunday when the temperature climbed
to 81 degrees. even at s o'clock. The
previous heat record was 9o5. reached
February "a and 20. 1904.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

FOR SALE-Dresser, Hoosier cabi'
net. kitchen table. one grass rug.
one mating rug, two rockers. Phone
1886. 1Spd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
Cautious Elimination.

Father said the small boy. what
In n freebooter"
Il don't know exactly. my son. But
I will say that with leather costing
what II does, you want to get your
mind away from any idea that a free
booter IL . man who sells shoss Tor
sothing."
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

New York, Feb. 2s.--If President
Wilson is authorized by Congress to
protect American merchantmen on
the high seas, American line steam
ships tied up here will resume sailings
las soon as guns are provided, is the
statement made by officials Of the
lines.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WAIVED

wANTED-S or good mixers
Phone 1888 or see me at Glenview
dairy. Wayne Davis. II
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26

Algernon Sartoris, grandson Of Gen.
U. s. Grant. has joined the Foreign
Legion Of France and Is now training
Mt Levallebone. He Is a son OF Nellie
Grant Sartoris and Is forty-two years
old. In the Spanlsh-American war
Sartoris saw active service In the
Philippines and rose from lieutenant
to captain. In 1908 he was appointed
chiefly through the good Offices of
Theodore Roosevelt. secretary to The
American leighton In Guatemala. This
post he relInquished after years
service. He married. In 1904, Mile.
0ermaIne Cecile NoufIiard Of Paris.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-26
AMERICANS RELEASE
! WAsADV|sEDFEB. IS

(By Associated Press)
Washington, d. c.. Feb. 26.-Am'
bassador Willard Of Madrid, Spain
cables that he advised the release Of
the Americans ON the Yarrowdale by
Germany, February IS.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
TO PROSPECT
 RED DIAMOND
Monte Benson Leaves Today with Crew and Outfit for Tread
 We'll Company

Mou,c Benson. who probably knows his business as we'll os amy man ou tbc Island when it comes Co aII around mine work. left todoy with a launch and a barge laden with sup plies lor Che opposite sidc of tho range ou Douglas Island for Che pur- pose ul driving a drift on Che Red Diamond claim for lhc Trcadwcu company Chat has taken am option ou that and adjoining properties.
 Mr. Benson has a crew Of dozen mon. picked mostly by himself and chat good reports win como back os work progresses there Is no doubt Che property having already been
 upou.Iauy proapccrcd sufficiently to Justify tbc belief that it is 90 yal- ulbIc one.
 u tlc event Of che development work showing as good os it is cou- ulutly expected q. viu tunnel win bc started soon through Che range u order that ore from tho Rcd Diamond may be treated at Che romnauys mills at TrcsdwcIl
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
REGISTRATION UNDER WAY

Yesterday Mayor Smith received Che blanks necessary for military registration and Che lists arc now open at his store under the super vision of thc mayor Clerk Bennett and Health Officer Wcycrhorst Registration clerks who volunteered their services arc D. II. Christoc. R. E Coushuu U E. Murray George Johnson. w. e. Edwus and E. J. White. Tho first man to register was B. E. Cousblm who was followed by X. X. Garu W. G. Edwius and C. W. Erocssur The hours for rpgistra- tm arc from %. m. Co 9 D. m. cN- oapt 0H Sundays and holidays and thc lime expires thc evening al sep- tomhor %
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
LOCAL OPTION
 ELECTION l7TH
Expression of Community to be Taken Relative to Issuance of
 Liquor Licenses

By an order issued by Judge Robert w. Jennings of the First Judicial Division, it is apparent that tho mat ter of whether or not liquor licenses will be issued in the division for the remaining portion of the year is a matter which the people of such di- vision will decide for themselves.
 According to applications already filed there are seven dealers of Doug las desiring to continue in business for the remainder of Che year, four having closed their doors the night of June 30.
 Thus far there has been no open work by those favoring or opposing tho issuing of licenses here and just what the outcome of the election will be remains to be seen. In the event of a close vote. the official statement has been made that a census of pub lie expression will be taken by tho usual methods for procuring such opinion.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE
 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS. on Che 18th day Of May. A. D. 1917. the President of |mc United States did issue a pro- |clamatiou calling upon an persons subject Co registration for military Ipurposcs Co register as provided by ! the Act of Congress of May IS, 19l7 entitled "Au Act to authorize tho President Co increase temporarily .tbc military establishment Of the United States" and
 WHEREAS. m such proclamation it was provided among other things that 'Iu che territories of Alaska, Ha- waii and Porto Rico a day for regis tration win Doc named in a later pro- clamotion"
 NOW THEREFORE, l. Woodrow Wilson. President of the United States. for Che purpose of fixing tho date for registration In thc territory of Alaaka. do hereby set, fix and cs- ublish thc period between 2 a. m. ou tbc second day of July next to 9 D. m. ou tho second day of September sundays and legal holidays except ed" one thousand nine hundred and seventeen. as Che period of rcgistro- tiou. and ! do hereby direct that dur ing such period oll male persons sub- jcct Co registration for military pur- poses. Che same being
 "Tbosc who shall have attained their twcuty-urst birthday on or be- fore Che day here named as required Co register excepting only officers and enlisted men of thc regular army Che regular army reserve. the officers reserve corps. Che enlisted reserve corps. Che national guard and na- uouaI guard reserve recognized by Che militia bureau oC thc war depart mcut tbc navy. Che marine corps, tho coast guard. and Che naval militia, naval reserve force. marine corps re- scrvc. and national naval volunteers recognized by Che navy dapartment'
 no present themselves, for the pur- pose of registration for military pur- poses at such places as may be dcsig mated by Che Governor of the terri tory or Alaska
 IN WITNESS WHEREOF have hyrcm.o sct my hand and caused Che seal of ,Hc United States Go be af- fixed.
 Dome at thc City of Washington ha sOm day of June one thousand min, lu.lrcd and seventeen, and of| tuc independence of che United States hc one hundred and forty-rirst.
 WOODROW WILSON. By tho President,
 ROBERT LANSING,
 Secretary of State
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
.CITY IS AGAIN
 IN THE MONEY
Checks from Territorial Official for License Tax Replenishes
 Exchequer

All members were present at the meeting of the council Monday night when the usual routine was followed.
 The city clerk presented his first quarterly report which was turned over to the finance committed
 lt was decrccd by the council that acquisitions for all purchases for the city be required hereafter and that such acquisitions accompany bills when they are presented.
 Owners and agents of unoccupicd property in the town were requested to keep such buildings locked as a fire protection measure. it being re- ported to the council that children were using unoccupied houses in their play.
 w. Robinson was granted pcrmis- sion to construct garage on C street as soon as he signs an agree mont to vacato at any time the street is needed for purposes Of city expan- sion.
 IT, F. Murray, minister of finance, submitted sort of budget setting forth an approximate estimate of the receipts and expenditures of the re- mainder of the municipal year. set ting forth under what conditions ends could be made to meet with probably a slight overlap.
 owing to the receipt of some checks from the Territorial Secrc- tary and from other sources. the ex- chequcr of the city leaped from S2 cents to nearly $2,9OO during the week and from this amount bills az gregating S2,O17.59 were paid. The business of the wharf for the pre- ccding week was reported as having been S4iiO9. Coal to the extent of 141 tons was reported on hands.
 The wharf committee was instruct ed Co have the corner of the coal hop per. which sticks out over the edge of the wharf like sore thumb. changed SO that it will no longer en- danger dayits of steamers landing there.
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
CELEBRATIONS
 ARE SOAKED
Rain Fell Continuously on Fourth but Prog.om Was Faithfully
 Carried Out

Tho uoodeutcs of heaven were wide op,n au day of Che Fourth but ls- land enthusiasm remained mshakcu and uudampcucd. The Jay's program was carried out u its entirety, mo- thing was skipped and everything was brought olf on schedule.
 Before 9 o'clock Che Trcadwcli band was ou Che streets and. with Che exception of au hour and a balt at noon. it was iu evidence ali day and until after 6 iu tbc evening when Che bascbeu game was cou- rIuIcd and people wont homo Go change their clothes. Those who had uo change of rl.mcut went lo bed.
 The urs, feature ot che day was thc hose race u which four teams participated Companies Nos and of uoue.as and tHase ot che machine shops and Ready Bullion Of Tread well No. 8 ot Douglas made tho first run and m eO seconds water Eushcd from Che nozzle Th. Ready Bullion team followed and missed 70 gouUcc- uDu. The samg th.ue happened CO No. ot Douglas and Che machine shop team got second money Iu 26@ seconds No. [ and ,he Ready Bul- lion tbcu ron tor third prize which uas won by tbc latter u Che remark ably good umg of lN 2-5 seconds while No. also made splendid run u IS I-I seconds
Douglas Island news., 1917-07-06
SULZER'S BILL
 TO AID ALASKA
Congress Asked to Appropriate Two Million Dollars for Dredging
 Dry Strait

The United States engineering corps has recommended and Delegate Charles A. sulzcr has introduced in congress a bill authorizing the ex- pcnditurc of $2,OOO,OOO for the dredging and improvement of Dry traffic Strait Alaska. The improve ment of Dry Strait SO as to provide for the passage of steamers engaged in Alaska traffic will eliminate the narrow and shallow wrangell Mar rows and the long detour via Cape Decision, and will provide a con tinuous inside passage for all sized vessels through the waters of South eastern Alaska, the proposed Dry Strait route being eighty miles short CT than the present route by way of Cape Decision
 Dry Strait, about fifteen miles to the east of Wrangcll Norrows, on the east side of Mitkoff island. and at the mouth of the Stikine river, has been filled with alluvium deposited by the Sukine river until now it is only passablc for the small fish boats at high tide. The improve mcnt recommended by the United States corps of engineers contcm- plates the dredging of channel twenty-six feet in depth protected with a diko from the sediment car rying waters Of the Stikinc river
 J. l.. McPhcrson, manager of the Alaska bureau of the Seattle Cham ber Of Commerce Club. who received a copy of the United States engineer ing corps recommending this i'm provomcnt. said that the dredging of Dry Strait is a most essential i'm provcmcnt Co the commerce of Alas ka, but that aside from purely commercial consideration the bear ing of this improvement upon our coast defense system is of great i'm portancc. Three vessels. the steam CTS Edith, Ramona and Delhi. he said had been wrecked on the Cape Decision route since 19ll