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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26
WARD COUNTY EXEMP-
TION BOARD
Auditor kennard, Sheriff Nedreloe
and Co. Physician Yeomans Consti-
tute BOard-Official List Soon.

R. w. Kennard, Ward county audi
tor, expects to receive confirmation
from the government within few
days, concerning the drawing for Sc
lective draft and upon receipt of a
list of the various numbers drawn,
will notify each one in the county who
has been selected.
The fifth day after the numbers are
received, one-third of those drawn
must report to the county exemption
board, which consists of Auditor Ken
nard, Sheriff Nedreloe and County
Physician Yeomans. The sixth day
after the receipt Of the numbers, an
other one-third must appear, and the
seventh day the remaining ones.
All will have to submit to the phys
zeal eXaminati ton, after which those
not exempted because of some physi-
cal disqualification will be given an
opportunity to claim their exemptions,
being given ten days for this purpose.
The local board will have nothing to
do with the exemptions claimed by
those with industrial occupations, as
these must come before the state ex-
emption board.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26

Girls so Yard Dash-Marie Mahon-
ey, Ward, first; Matte Berg, Orphans,
End; Freda Bean, McHenry, 3rd.
Girls Basket Ball Throw-Group
Contest-Williams and Ward tied for
LIST with 146 feet; Burke 3rd, 40 feet.
Best throw by Ranghild Olson, Will
liams, Ga feet.
Boys Sack Race. Hodenfeld,
Williams, 1st; w. Evenson, Orphans,
End; Hulquist, Williams, 3rd.
Girls Nail Driving Contest-Stella
Gunter, Ward, 1st; Gertrude Lachie,
Bottineau, End; Nora Eidsness, Nc
Boys 12-lb. Shot Put-Group
Event-McHenry, 1st; Williams, End;
Ward, 3rd. Best put--Opland, Nc
Henry, 80 feet inches.
Girls Egg Race-Miss Cruden,
Pierce, LIST; Effie Mestad, Ward, End;
Miss Rupp, Mountrail, 3rd.
Boys Running High Jump, Group
Event-Orphans and Williams tied for
LIST place; Ward, 3rd. Best jump,
Glen Holcomb, Ward, 5 feet.
Girls Potato Race-M. Mahoney,
Ward, LIST; Bessie Paulson, Divide,
End; Minnie Rom, McHenry, 3rd.
Girls Shuttle Relay-Ward, 1st;
McHenry, End; Orphans, 3rd.
Boys 1OO-Yard Dash-C. Holden
field, Williams, LIST; W. Evenson, Or
phans, End; Hultquist, Williams, 3rd.
Boys Tug of War-Won by the
Champions.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26
MOney-Saying Store

The old Jewish minister, Rev. S.
Rapport, who was in the ministry
for 26 years and good citizen of Mi
not for the past ten years, as every
body knows, recently resigned his
place on account of his health and has
started a small business in the Da-
cotah hotel block, people from the
eastern states assisting him in the
business. He is selling mems furnish
ings, new and second handed, and is
agent for the Wear-Well shoe factory,
selling shoes at factory prices. Child
dren's shoes, $1.68; Mems working
shoes, $2.48 and $2.9S; English but
ton shoes, 1898; lace shoes, 1898. He
asks the favor Of the Gentle people
to give him a chance because he is
selling at reasonable prices. He is
buying old clothing. Telephone No.
1884 Blue. Mr.. Rapport states that he
will be thankful for any favor and
wants his customers to know that they
are assisting religious man with a
big family. His store is closed on all
Saturdays until $3.50 p. m. in the even
ing. Money-Saving Store, Dacotah
Hotel Block, Minot, N. D. t2cg
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26
VICE ADMIRAL ALBEIT NJ GRAWI

Photo by American Press Association.
Rear Admiral Albert w. Grant was
appointed a vice admiral by President
Wilson. The promotion is part of a
partial reorganization Of the Atlantic
fleet, which has been ordered by Sec
rotary Daniels to meet new problems
resulting from expansion Of the force
to almost twice it's normal size.
Admiral Mayo, the secretary said,
will remain in general command, with
the immediate authority under him d.
vided between Vice Admiral Coffman,
at present second in command. and
Vice Admiral Grant. The former is
to have direct command Of the divis-
ion containing most Of the s"perdread'
naughts and designated as ''force No.
g." while Vice Admiral Grant will
command the remainder of the fleet
under the designation of ''force No. L."
1t is understood that the reorganiza
ton will not affect the division of the
fleet now in European waters under
Vice Admiral Sims.
Vice Admiral Grant will be sue
ceeded as commander of the subma-
rine force by Captain S. S. Robinson,
now commanding the battleship South
Carolina.
Vice Admiral Grant was chief of
staff of four successive commanders of
the Atlantic fleet--Evans, Thomas,
Sperry and Schroeder-and was in
command of the superdreadnaught
Texas when he was selected to head
the submarine force.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26

tries and cheer sections representing
the various counties, enthusiasm and
noise, cheering and friendly rivalry
was in evidence on all parts of the
campus.
Ward County won the meet with 81
points and retains the silk banner for
another year. Williams was runner up
with AZ 2-3 points. McHenry came in
third with 26 % points. The remain
ing counties finished in the following
order: Pierce, 20 points; Divide and
Orphans, IL points each; Bottineau, 10
points; .Mountrail, points; Burke 3
1-3 points; Renville, 2-3 points, Nc
Kenzie, Mclean, Wells and Sheridan
failed to score.
Miss Marie Mahoney was the 1ndi-
vidual Star, taking first place in both
the SO yard dash and in the potato
race, thereby making 20 points for
Ward county. Amongst the boys, Carl
Hodenfield led with individual points,
making ten points for Williams coun-
ty.
In winning the nail driving contest
with ease, Stella Gunter showed what
course in Manual Training will do
for one.
1t would have taken more than the
blazing sun to subdue the bleacherites
who cheered Justify for their teams
and broke into special uprisings when
their county figured in a score.
The tabulation Of the results fol-
lows:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26
WARD COUNTY WON SUMMER
SCHOOL FIELD MEET

On your marks! Get set! Go! The
first heat Of the Girls so Yard Dash
was on and the Eighth Annual Sum-
mer Session Field Meet of the Normal
school was started.
With one hundred and fifteen en-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26

Chas. Kelley, prosperous farmer
living six miles southwest Of the city,
is building an eleven-room modern
farm residence, with bath room.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-07-26

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Subscribe for the Ward County In
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
SECOND FORESTRY
REGIMENT ORDERED

Washington, Sept. 6.-The formation of
second forestry regiment OF 10 battal-
icns of lumbermen and woods workers
who will 60 to France to get out timber
for the use Of the American, French and
British armies, was authorized today by
the war department Two battalions are
to be raised at once with the active aid
Of the forest service, and the remaining
eight battalions will be organized in the
near future Nine service battal:ons made
up of laborers white and Negro, TO as
sist the forestry regiment, also have been
authorized and two battalions will be
formed at once.
The department has decided to commits
sion Immediately enough officers for all
hattalions authorized. Those not needed
now will be PLACED on the reserve TO he
called AS the units are formed Fifty
per cent. of the officers will he saw mill
and logging opera tors. o per cent will be
technical foresters. and Is per cent. will
he men with military training. Many
graduates of the engineer companies have
been selected for the new units. The min
imum age limit for commissioned officers
has been set at 81.
A first regiment Of woodsmen, number
ing about 1910 men and designated as the
10th Engineers fForesD. is training now
at American University, Washington, D.
c. This regiment was raised at the re-
quest Of the British government to under
take the production in France Of cross
ties. bridge, trench and construction tim
hers. mine props lumber and other forms
of wood required in connection with Its
military operations.
The landing OF the American exped'-
tionary force has made necessary similar
rrovisiors for their needs, while the
French military authorities have tntimat-
ed that some Of the work incidental to
their operations might he taken over by
woodsmen from America
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
CHINA

F. F. Davidson filled the Baptis,
pulpit last Sunday morning and eve
ming, speaking to large and apprecia
tive congregations. The singing bv
Mrs Dunbar and Misses Davidson and
Dennet Of Boston was also much en-
loved.
George Hamlen Of Boston is visit
ing his mother.
Miss Annie 3. Doe has returned to
her school in Yonkers. y. Y.
Miss Abbie Mclaughlin OF Boston
is the guest Of her niece, Mrs. Alice
Martin.
Capt J. W. Brown and son Sidney
went to Portland Monday.
Misses Annie A. Doe, Estelle Brain
erd. Helen Brainerd and Harold Doe
attended Chautauqua at Waterville on
Tuesday and Wednesday of this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Main and
family will soon move from their farm
into their house in the village.
Miss Elise Fulton of Boston is pass
ing vacation with Mrs. Harry Wood
Mr.. and Mrs. Cullen Ward and
daughter and Miss Maria Ward OF
Cornwall ont the Hudson visited Rev
and Mrs. Longley this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
TO TAKE UP WAR WORK
Secretary Russell Of Y. N. G. A. Re-
siens Position and Will Leave Oct. !

John II. Russell, acting general sec
rotary Of the Augusta Y. M. c. A, has
rendered Lis resignation in order that
he may take up army work under the
Y. M c. A National War Council
The resignation is to take effect on
Oct. l. In his new duties Mr.. BusseI
will be located at Cape May, \. j., as
secretary of a naval base y. M. c. A
To the regret of their many friends
Mr.. Russell and his family will per-
manently give up their residence in
Augusta.
Since the departure of r. G.. Good
man. the former secretary, Mr., Bus
sell has efficiently administered the
duties of his office as acting secretary
Previously for few weeks he served
as director Of boys work For a long
time he has been making "a study of
Y, NJ. G. A. methods.
Mr. Russell has resided in this city
IL years and before taking UP Y NJ c.
A. activities held the position of as
sistant foreman Of the cutting room at
the Eaton shoe factory For several
years he was prominent in Augusta
labor activities. AS president and
financial secretary ne for several years
held Office in the Boot and Shoe WORT
ers' Union, and for three years he was
financial secretary Of the Central La
Dor Union. For FIVE years he was sec
rotary OF the Sunday school Of the
Green Street Methodist church and he
is now a member Of the church board.
He is active in the affairs of the Mac
cabees.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
MANUFACTURERS OPPOSED
LYNN SHOE UNIONS

Lynn, Mass. Sept. S-The LYNN Sboo
manufacturers Association. whose fac
tories have been closed since Anrir
H. announced today that 1t would not
deal with the labor unions IN this
city and that 1t would ask former em-
ployes to petition the Boot & Shoe
Workers Union to come here. Tac as
ISOLATION issued this statement,
The Lynn shoe manufa ct,,rer.
unanimously voted that under no con
sidera'ion would they again oper ne
gotiations or do business at any time
with the United Shoe Workers Of
America or the unions known as the
Aimed Shoe Unions of the CITY Of
Lynn"
The statement added that It had been
decided 10 send circular letters to
former employees asking them 10 sign
application cards petitionins the Boot
< Shoe Workers Union to establish
an organization here.
When suficient number Of ap-
nhcations ere received" the statAmen.
said. I'VE will oH>n our factories and
will protect carefully the interests oil
all who 60 to work"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
.KATMA| GREATEST
IN THE WORLD

Washington. Sept. 6-Safe return to
civilization after a successful tour of
TIE Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes
Of the National Geographic Society
Mount Katmai expedition was announ-
ced here tonight in telegram TO the
society's headquarters here from Rob-
ert F. Griggs, head OF the expedition
now at Kodiak Alas ska.
DIR. Griggs' message declares that
In the light Of the expeditions lis
coveries the valley will stand as the
first wonder Of the world. Instead
OF Ten thousand smokes" as the vast
volcanic area IN Alaska Is now known
the valley is said to have literally
millions Of active vents in space
Of a hundred square miles The
survey proves according to the mes
sage that katmai is the greatest era
ter on the face Of the globe tnine
more than nine miles in circumference
and 5000 feet deep. The party also
discovered mud river II miles Ions
and mapped 1900 miles Of territory
itherto unchartered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
PHYSICIAN SUICIDE
Find Body Of DR.. Moxom
Near Springfield Gem
etery

Springfield Mass. Sept 6-The body
of DR.. p W. T. Moxom, an eminent
Brooklyn, y. y. physician was found
in the brush near a suburban cemetery
today with a necktie bound tightly
around the neck DR.. Moxom disap-
peared on Thursday Of last week from
the home of his father Rev. Philip S.
Moxcm, pastor emeritus of South Con-
SreEational church here. AS terrific
thunderstorm vas rolling up. No
trace Of him had been found until to-
day. Dr. f. J. Mahoney. medical ex-
aminer, viewed the body today and
said the death was a case of suicide by
a demented man. Judging from the
condition of tho body he thought DR..
MoSom strangled himself about four
DAYS ago, after three days and nights
of wandering.
DR. Moxom had been in i'll health at
his fathers house since June 10 Rev.
DR.. Moxom brought him from Brook
lyn 10 recuperate from a breakdown
brought on by his fight against in
fantile paralysis, which was directed
by four other specialists and HIMSELF.
His father said today that other griefs
he had suffered during the past few
wears appeared to have preyed upon
his mind until he slumped into a NOR
bid mental state
On the day of his disappearance he
played half a dozen games of pool
with his father with apparent enjoy
uent and early in the afternoon romp-
ed a little in the house with his little
nephews and nieces. Then he went
out on the porch to smoke and was not
seen again until two boys discovered
the body this afternoon
DR. MoNom was horn Nov. "a. 1874.
AT Hickory Corner. Barry county.
Michigan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
Bitterly Assailed by
Burgess Before Amer
lean Bar Association

Saratoga Springs, n. y, Sept. o.
The Mexican constitution was assam
ed today as "a mere worthless scrap
of paper" than can be found even
among Germany's most sacred treaty
obligations" in an address by VIII
liam H. Burgess of Chicago before the
conference here of the American Bar
Association 1T closes Mexico to the
work of christian churches, to the
civilizing influence of the Christian re-
ligion, and its uplifting agencies" said
Mr.. Burgess, who declared that consti-
ton had been framed by men with
no other thought than it's financial
value and the tribute they could levy
through it."
The bar association authorized the
committee appointed to oppose judicial
recall, to continue its opposition to the
enactment by Congress of a measure
providing that the Judge of any Unit
ed States court who has held his COM
mission for at least 10 years, be re-
quired to resign with full pay at the
age of seventy.
The following officers were elected:
Walter G. Smith. Philadelphia. pres
ident: George Whtlock, Baltimore,
secretary: Frederick E. Wadhams, AL
bany, N. Y. treasurer: John Lowell.
of Boston. was among those named for
the executive committee
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
MOBILIZE 24TH
CHINESE ARMY
FOR EUROPE

San Francisco. Sept. s--The oath Chi
nese army corps. composed OF 1900 pick
ed troops from the northern provinces,
is being modified in a Chinese city for
immediate departure to Europe, according
to cabiegram received here by the Chi
nese Daily World from it's correspondent
in Shanghai.
The dispatch, censored and deleted. in
dictated that the troops would be taken
through Siberia TO the eastern front. The
message limited that gaps in the Russian
armies also would be filled by Japanese.
The Path corps was said to include sew
eral companies Of engineers. Commanded
by Chinese graduates from American col
leges. An aviation corps, trained by
Americans and French. will accompany
the corps, 1t was indicated.
Editors Of the Daily World eaid today
that if the soldiers were sent they would
be the first Mongolians to fight in Europe
since the time Of Genghiz Khan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
NITRATE PLANTS
Recommended That u.
S. Construct Two
Cost Will Be $500, 00o-Southwest
Virginia Or Contiguous Region Best
Location Says War Department Re-
port

Washington, Sept. S.-Immediate
construction of two government nj
trate plants at a cost of s3,6e0,0o0, is
recommended by the nitrate supply
committee headed by Brig. Gen. Gro
zier, chief of ordnance. in report
made public tonight by the war de-
partment. Southwest Virginia or the
contiguous region has been chosen as
the best place to locate the plants.
but until a site is definitely selected
there will be no announcement.
AS announced several weeks ago,
the idea of building a great water
power nitrogen plant. which Congress
had in mind when appropriating $50
900. 900 for nitrogen supplies. has been
abandoned temporarily because of the
time that would be required to get
such an establishment in operation.
The plants now proposed would en-
ploy the synthetic ammonia and oxida :
ton of ammonia processes acquisition
of the synthetic ammonia process from
the General Chemical Co, being rec
commended by the committee. The re-
port proposes. contingent upon sat
isfactory arrangement with the com
pany. the erection of a synthetic am
nonia plant at An estimated cost of
So, 100000 with capacity of 10000
pounds Of ammonia day. and the
erection Of an oxidation plant at an
estimated cost of 100000 with a ca :
paci,y of equivalent 2400 pounds of
one hundred per cent. nitric acid q
day.
Recommendation Of Committee
Acknowledging an offer of the Nj
trogen Products Co. of the use under
certain conditions of the so-cailed
Buchcr process for the production of
sodium cyanide and ammonia, the
committee recommends that 100000
he placed at the disposal OF the war
department for experimental purposes,
looking to the industrial development
Of this process. The committee fur
TIER recommends:
THAT 10000 be made availa BILE for the
active prosecution of investigation of pro-
cesses for the Industrial production of nj
trogen compounds useful in the manufac-
trre OF explosives or or fertilizers;
THAT in order to increase the produce
ton Of ammonia and toluol the govern
ment promote the installation Of hy-pro-
duct coke ovens by directing that prior
ity be given in the production, delivery
and transportation Of the materials and
parts needed in their constructions
That the decision as to more extensive
installation Of nitrogen fixation processes
and waterpower development in connec-
ton with them be postponed until the
plants above recommended are in opera
ton or until further need arises; and
While the preceding recommends in
clude al the measures that can now judi
ciously be taken for the fixation Of nitro
gen ami the oXidization of ammonia. il is
the opinion of the COMMITTEE that imme-
date accumulation and the permanent
maintenance of an ample reserve not less
than 5oo,Hoo tons of Chile saltpeter Is the
measure most urgently necessary
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07

Petrograd, Wednesday, Sept. s.
Witnesses at the trial of General
Soukhomlinoff. former war minister
who is accused of high treason. un-
folded in part today the story of Mad
anne .Soukhomlinoff, bearing out re-
ports of the influence she established
over her husband. She is on trial
as an accessory in the crimes of which
the general is accused.
Expended 100000 RvbIes Yearly
Anna Goshkevitch. former friend
Of the Soukhomlinoffs. testified that
me young wife Of the elderly minister
Of war frequently expended 100000 ru
2,eS a year. When she was abroad
tc- husband sent her almost his en-
c;re salary. and for the sake Of econ
c1:y he was forced to eat at the Off
GERS casino. The witness declared that
General Soukhomlinof talked freely
anf carelees,y Of military secrets in
feo presence of visitors. and told his
wife everything. Secret papers from
re war Office. she said, often lay about
is home. whor" they might easily
rave been read and copied.
- Rou'oyitch. Madame Soukhom-
llNon mrs. huSba11, feStltHd that his
80 demanded that Re obtain d.
--orcc aul ciyn her = large sum of
-Nn1cy hs"anGo eh desired to marry
Cone al S;rt,hhomlinC IF then governor
~creral Of Eiev. NJ Boutovitch said
r" ho6 stormy interview with Gen
e'-l Sorkhomlincff. chclIrnSod him to
? duei and attempted to strike him.
y wife pretended she lad taken poi :
gcr, he testified. and refused to take
2ntdotc until he promised to as
su-1e the guilt necessary for her d.
'orce and pay her 1000 rubles a year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-07
Won HUTIER GENERAL
IN COMMAND At RIGA

Copenhagen, Sept. 6-The capture
by the Germans of Riga has broIsN
out the name of a new German amy
commander. Won Futier. whose recea
promotion TO leadership OF an indf'
pendent army is one OF tire few eX'
amples Of young blood forcing rs wa.
to the top through the serriod lanh'
of cider generals and superannJa'el
officers.
Won Hunter. who II OF French Do
scent. his grandfather having been 4
French officer, was a guard dir!l'A
commander at the outbreak ot The wa
and until tho capture Of Riga he haa
no strike events to his credit. HIS
chief of staff, General SluherzTele'
was for time Field Marshal NoN
Mackenzen's chief of staff and ia'ei
was transferred to Belgium, where MS
name gained undesirable prominfnet
IN connection with tho execution CT
Miss Edith Caveil. the British nurse
Prince Eitel Friedrich, commance'
Of the frat guard division which cap
tured Tarnopol, participated in The op'
erations at Riga.