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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
FINAL RUSH TO
PAY 1916 TAXES
Office of County Treasurer i.
''Stormed" by Many Who
Would Avoid Penalties.

The office Of County Treasurer
John Bridston in the court house was
virtually stormed all day today by
taxpayers from all portions Of the
county who were anxious to pay as
sessments on real and personal prop
erty and thereby avoid the penalties
which take effect tomorrow, the first
day Of March.
The tax penalties that go on real
estate taxes for the year 1916 be-
came due December 1. 1916. and on
March /. 1917. q penalty OF per
cent will be added: on June an adj
dttional penalty of per cent; on
November 1 an additional penalty Of
3 per cent. making total Of 10 per
cent up to date Of sales. The annual
tax sale will be held the second Tues
day In December.
II personal taxes are not paid be-
fore March I. a penalty of per cent
will be added and thenceforth inter-
est at the rate of per cent per
month additional until paid. On Oc-
tober 15 all unpaid taxes will be
turned over to the sheriff for collec-
ton.
City Assessor Robert Green, Jr., is
now getting ready for the 1917 as
sessment in the city Of Grand Forks
At the present time. he is checking
over all the improvements made since
the assessments levied April 1, 1916.
Mr.. Green will start making personal
and real assessments on April l..
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
SHOOP SAYS AMERICA
WILL BE MILITARY

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 2s.-The
United States ultimately will be a
military nation, in the opinion of
John D. Shoop, superintendent of
schools in Chicago and president of
the department of superintendent
Of the National Educational associa-
ton. now in session here. and it will
be due to the growing popularity of
the cadet system in the high schools.
1T is welcome movement" Mr..
5000 cadets in its twenty-five high
schools.
"A plan is being considered to form
auxiliary organizations for the girls.
They will be given trainin~. in Red
Cross work II the plan is taken up.
Training will be provided in things
that women can dc. especially as they
are ranked as~citisens in Illinois,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
'C;|R||AND FORKS
OPPOSES BILL
Commercial Club Fighting Meas.
ure to Prevent Arbitrary
Railway Rates.

The tranc committee Of the Grand
Forks Commercial club has been CIV
ing much consideration Of late to
House Bill No. 29S, which it Is
claimed would, il passed. establish an
arbitrary set Of railway rates for
North Dakota.
Has Passed House.
The measure has already been
passed by the house and 1t Is now
up to the senate. The committee
yesterday wired the legislature ask
ing tho senators not to pass the bill,
their plea being based on the belief
that 1t is not the proper way to make
railway rates.
The committee has stated its posi-
ton as favoring lower rates in North
Dakota, but believes that the rates
should be established only after a
careful and complete study Of the
situation is made.
Work for Commission.
Conceding that the rates might be
lowered to some extent. the commit
tee points out that the state already
has the necessary machinery to do
such thing in the form Of a tax
commission.
Members Of the Grand Forks club
believe that rate making in the state
should be left in the hands of the
railway commission. especially in so
far as intra-state rates are concerned.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
POLK COUNTY'S AID
FOR BRIDGES ASKED

County Commissioners Joseph Pou-
pore and George Udenby Of Grand
Forks county met with the commits
sioners Of Polk county. in session at
Crookston yesterday, and discussed
the matter Of building and maintain
ing bridges crossing the Red river
and connecting the states of North
Dakota and Minnesota.
Heretofore. the bridges at Grand
Forks have been erected and main
tanned at the expense of the city alone
and the commissioners from Dakota
met with the Minnesotans with view
to having Polk county share in the
upkeep Of such Improvements. ss
1t is expected that within a matter
of about two years new bridges will
have to be erected at this point and
the cooperation and support Of Polk
county, which gets as much benefit as
this county from such improvements
is sought.
The Polk county commissioners de-
clared they would consider the matter
and action will be taken at a later
time.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
GYMNASIUM CLASS
PLANS SPORT TESTS
"NIakcrs'' and ..Stcadics'' viii Com
pete in Series of Athletic Events
at tho Y. NJ. G. A.

The older boys gymnasium class Of
the Y. M. G. A. has organized two
teams Of athletes to be known as the
Makers and the "Steadies' and
they will compete in a series of ath-
letic contests.
George Machart is captain of the
Makers and H. Steadman heads the
Steadies." The following schedule Of
events in which the two teams will
compete has been prepared:
March 2-Basketban.
March 6-Bombardment and tug of
war.
March e-Baseball and relay.
March 13-volley ball and swim.
March 16-Basketball.
March 20-Bombardment and tug
Of war.
March 2s-Baseball and relay.
March 27-Volley ball and swim.
March 30-Basketball.
April 3-Bombardmen and tug of
war.
April e-Baseball and relay.
April 10-Volley ball and swim.
April 13-Baseball.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
ACTIVE CHANGES In
LOCAL REAL ESTATE
Charles F. Allen Buys Two Lots in
Idndsay's Addition for Con-
siderntion OF $4,000.

Several important transfers Of
Grand Forks county real estate have
been filed with the register of deeds
during the past few days. as follows:
James G. Henry to Charles f. AL
len: lots 10 and 20. block 3. Lindsay's
addition. consideration $4,000.
]. p. Foote to John r. Smith, north
east quarter of section "a. range 1853,
township 53. consideration, $4,000.
Melvin De Roche to Amelia NJ.
Hemmingson. part Of block 81, Lari-
more, consideration $1.S0o.
COME Holes to S. Mark, lots 2. 4
and 6. Bulge & Eshelman's addition,
consideration private.
Andrew Stark and wife to Arthur
F. Bratrud, lots 23 and "a. block SO.
Bulge & Eshelman's third addition,
consideration private.
Andrew S. Huus and wife to Sven A..
Huus, 100 acres in range 149, town.
ship "a, consideration private
Vermont Loan & Trust Co. to Will
liam Stewart. lots 23 and "a, block
"a. Holes Central addition, consid-
GRAFTON $500.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
CHARGES SEA LORD
FISHER "DESERTED
LIKE A TRAITOR

London, Feb. 2s-Admiral Sir He'd
worth Meux. member of the house of
commons for Portsmouth. at which
port he is commander-in4chief in
criticising those who wished to bring
Lord Fisher. former first sea lord,
back to the admiralty, said:
Lord Fisher deserted his post like
traitor"
Cries Of dissent interrupted him.
well" went on Admiral Meux, ''if
he had been soldier or a sailor he
would have been shot"
This "hydra-headed intrigue" to
bring Lord Fisher back, declared the
speaker. was headed by persons who
had failed. and II there was one way
to lose the war it was to bring back
those who had failed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
|LADD'S Bill IS
KILLED TODAY
Measure for Registration Of For.
mulas of Proprietary Medicines
Quickly Slaughtered.
(By Tom Parker Junlkin.) ]

Bismarck, N. d.. FEB. 2S.-Dr.
Ladds bill for the registration OF
formulas Of proprietary medicines
was killed in one. two. three order
in the senate this afternoon, as fol-
lows: .s.a?
on public health, with a division.
Two-votinR down the minority
report for passage Of bill.
Three-A loud shout Of ayes on
motion to indefinitely postpone.
House Bill 123-that was the bills
number-had q stormy experience. 1t
was killed twice in the house, and
resurrected. It was the subject Of in
Vulnerable committee hearings in
on DR.. Ladd in the house. 1t is now
dead beyond all possibility Of reviv-
ing at this session. because the
clincher was put on at once.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
MYSTERIOUS AMERICAN
DRIVEN FROM SWEDEN

Copenhagen. Feb. 2s, via London
According to the Berlingske Tidende.
the alleged American, Harry Wood,
arrested at CartaRena. Spain. in con-
nection with the discovery of a pro-
German plot, also figured in a career
of mystery in Denmark during the
first year Of the war.
Woods departure from Denmark,
says the newspaper, was not volun-
tary, but by police request. Wood
passed for an American, but his ac-
quaintances were aware that he spoke
German better than he did English.
His departure from Denmark came
as q sequence to q mysterious visit
he is said to have paid to Esbterg.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
SARAH WILMER WILL
APPEAR in PROGRAM
Noted Reader to Give Interpretations
OF 'The Sign of tho Cross'' at
Congregational Church.

Sarah Mildred Wilmer, general ex-
tension division University of North
Dakota. will read 1.-The Sign of the
Cross at the Plymouth Congrega
tlonal church Sunday, March 4, at 5
p. m.
Character interpretations and dra-
matte masterpieces are portrayed by
Sarah Mildred Wilmer in the de-
lightful style Of true artist. It is
not too much to say that in the quail
ity OF her work she now ranks in the
lyceum where Sarah Bernhardt ranks
in the theatrical profession. Miss
Wilmer has few If any superiors in
her ability to interpret the master
literary productions from the plat.
form.
An exceptional treat is assured to
lovers of the artistic in Grand Forks
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
PRESIDENT M'VEY IS
INSTITUTE SPEAKER
Head Of University and j. G. Haney,
Authority on Farming, Appear
at Park River Sessions,

DR.. F. L. Mcvey. president Of the
University Of North Dakota, and j.
q. Haney Of the International Har-
vester demonstration farm here are
the two principal speakers today be-
fore the institution of the Walsh
County Agricultural and Training
school at Park River.
DR.. Mcvey gave an address this aft
ernoon on Rural Credits' and Mr..
Haney spoke on Hemp"
County Superintendent Of Schools
M. B. Johnstone and T. r.. Crane,
agricultural extension agent of the
Great Northern railway, returned last
evening from the institute on a de-
layed train.
Both Superintendent Johnstone and
Mr.. Crane gave interesting education
al addresses at the institute yester-
day.
The Park River sessions will come
to a close Friday evening.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
RED RIVER POTATOES
BRING 2 1-2 CENTS EACH;
FINE SPECIMENS SOLD

The fame of Red River Valley
potatoes Is spreading far and wide
through the land and people arc
fast becoming willing to pay al
most any price to get them, IL ono
is to judge by the action Of q MIN
neapOlis man. who recently wrote
for a sample of the same. c. r.
Wilkins. a farmer Of Thompson,
this county, sent ton fine speed.
mems of "spuds'' to him and re.
ccived in return for the same IS
cents or seven and onc.half cents
apiece for the potatoes. Potatoes
were retailing In Grand Forks to.
day for 42.75 q bushel. too.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
CALLER FUNERAL
NOT PLANNED YET
Grand Forks Man, Resident of This
City for Eight Years, Succumbs
to Old Age.

Arrangements for the funeral Of p.
Caller, aged 7s, who died yesterday
afternoon of old age at the residence
Of his daughter, Mrs. Edward Pat
maud, 1OS Cottonwood street, had not
been made at a late hour this after
noon.
Mr.. Caller was a resident Of this
city for the past eight years, coming
here in 1909 from Canada. He leaves
daughter and son J. A. Caller, Of
Carbonada, Wash.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
BROTHER OF LOCAL
WOMAN IS WAR HERO
Mrs. e. Saunderson Geta Word That
Lieutenant Elliot Has Been
Awarded Honors.

Decoration for distinguished sery-
cies in the field have been awarded
to Lieutenant William r. Elliot Of
Peterborough, according to tnfor-
nation just received by his sister,
Mrs. e. saunderson Of the Odell store.
a clipping referring to Lieutenant Ell
liot's bravery says:
Lieutenant William r. Elliot, son
OF William Elliot, 300 Reid street,
and nephew of T. G. Elliot, has been
recognized by Sir Douglas Haie for
the d. 8. Q. for his work in the
somme fighting; Lieutenant Elliot
went out with his company. which.
with another company, was given a
special duty, and in the attack his
Fellow officers were shot down. Lieu
tenant Elliot jumped into the breach.
the duty was performed and he
Drought the men back to their lines.
Lieutenant Elliot. who has seen
much fighting, has never been
wounded. He is now in England un-
dergoing an operation. He enlisted at
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
MERCHANTS HOLD
DEBATE TOMORROW
Interesting Feature is Planned for
Banquet to Be Held by Associa.
ton at tho Columbia.

The Merchants association Of
Grand Forks and East Grand Forks
will meet at the%Columbia hotel to-
morrow evening at 6:3O o'clock and
following the banquet an interesting
debate will be held.
The subject scheduled to come up
for discussion is: Resolved, that
the credit end ofsthe Merchants as
sociation is more important than all
other phases Of the asociation's
work" j. A. Poppler. M. Stanchfield
and G. A. Noonan will take the af-
flrmative side. while the negative
will be presented by A. G. Sorlie, ].
E. Nuss and John Bonnet.
Members OF the association are all
requested to attend.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
C.. F. WILLIAMS HAS
APOPLECTIC STROKE
Grand Forks Man Suffers Third At.
tack and Fears Arc Entertained
for His Recovery.

G.. F. Williams suffered stroke of
apoplexy at o'clock this morning
and is reported in q serious condition
today at the home of Wilbur Will
lianns. located on Veits' avenue. near
Gran: avenue. This Is Mr.. Williams
third stroke and fears for his recov-
cry are entertained.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
WOMEN'S STRIKE IN
CHICAGO BRINGS ONE
DEATH IN RIOT TODAY

Chicago, Feb. 2s.-The first death
due to violence in the strike Of work.
ers on wornen's wear occurred today.
The victim. was Edward Tonechek, a
24-year-old tailor who was stabbed
several times in the neck, when per-
sons alleged to have been strikers in
waited the shop where he was employ
ed and drove the workers into the
street.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
]. ]. MORK BUYS FINE
TRAILL COUNTY FARM
Grand Forks Man Appreciates Value
of Red River Valley Dirt and
Buys Half Section of 1t.

John ]. Mork, prominent business
man Of this city, and C. L. Lindstrom
of The Mutual Land Co.. Grand
by Mr.. Mork becomes the owner Of
one of the best half section farms in
Traill county, located about rs miles
south Of this city, paying spot cash
for same.
Mr.. Mork' realizes that at present
prices, Red River Valley dirt is the
safest and most profitable investment
to be had.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE
BILL in INDIANA is
SIGNED BY GOVERNOR

Indianapolis. Feb. 2s.-with only
Mrs. Goodrich looking on. Governor
James p Goodrich signed the wom-
ans part-suftrage bill this morning.
The law gives the women Of Indiana
the right to vote for presidential elec-
tors, practically all state officers ex-
cept governor, lieutenant governor
and for all county, city and township
Offices.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28
TWAS EVER THUS.

From the Louisville Courier-Journal.
Some of the women In Louisville
think of the dress of young persons is
immodest. Some Of the women in
every city, in every period, have
thought the dress Of young women
immodest.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28

Buys 5O,OO0,0OO Pounds of Tea.
London, Feb. 28.-The government
is just now buying 50.000,000 pounus
of tea. a years supply for the army
and navy. 1t constitutes one of the
largest tea purchases on record.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28

Herald Want Ads Briag Results.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28

An exceptional treat is assured to
lovers of the artistic in Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28

The Park River sessions will come
to a close Friday evening.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-28

This garment is 90 constructed
that 1t sets under the abdomen,
lifting and supporting 1t and
relieving the strain on the abb
dominal walls. The back Is SO
designed as to prevent con-
striction at any p6int,-no
pressure upon nerve centers-
the line Of traction being care.
fully distributed.
description Of other forms Of
en- on
Sccor
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
FEAST OF PURIM
BEGINS TONIGHT

PuriIn, which this year will be cele-
brated tomorrow. beginning. however.
this evening, is one Of the minor holi-
days OF the Jewish calendar. IL com.
memorates the deliyerance OF the
Jews OF Persia from the power Of Ha-
man, tho xiZier OF King, Ahasuerus.
HaTnan had east lots thence the name
'.rarim,' which means "lots"D To de,
termine which month was 10 be set
for the massacre OF all the Jews in
Persia. Mordecai and his niece Es-
Their becoming aware OF the plot, sue
ceeded in deposing Haman and in OBJ
tanning royal permission for the Jews
TO attack and master their enemies on
the 18th and 18th OF Adar The de-
liVeranee Of the Jews from the threat
OF humiliation and their victory over
their enemies have ever after been
celebrated as the Feast OF Purim."
The Feast OF Purim" never attain,
ed as high a degree OF spiritual influ-
ence as did some OF the other festi.
walls. The usual Psalms Of praise
real on ether holidays are omitted on
Purim. The one characteristic OF the
Purim ritual is the reading of the
Book OF Esther en- the evening of the
thirteenth day of Adar.
As folk celebration, Purim made
up for whatever influence it may nave
lacked as religious festival. 1t was
celebrated as carnival; masks were
worn by old and young; Purim plays
were given reenacting the drama OF
Esther and Hannah. In addition to
this merry celebration of Purim there
arose the custom of giving gifts to the
poor. Every jew. no matter how poor.
would give something to someone
more needy than himself. And so the
day of popular rejoicing was touched
with the eievating spirit of benevo-
lence.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
HUMOR LIGHTENS
LIFE At Front

Humor, the savior OF many situa-
tons. is all that keeps many from go
ing completely mad in the face OF the
awful scenes they are continually
called to face on tire kattlefields of
Europe, according to DR.. ID. Smyley OF
the British Army Medical Corps, who
is taking a. short rest in Hawaii after
20 months OF active service in the
field hospitals. She also tells OF some
amusing incidents under the most
trying circumstances.
Ii is quite common for an omnibus
full of hale and hearty young recruits
going out to the front to fill up the
gaps in the line to meet an ambulance
full OF stricken and dying men coming
back. Often the latter cry out with
all the life that yet fingers in them,
Are we down-hearted?" And qaiekly
for the trenches, NO! Down with the
EGermans!"
In spirit of gaiety an officer had
painted a sign over his dug-out, The
Vicarage." One of a troop of London
Tommies charging past the place. for.
getting the death he was shortly going
to, cried out to his comrades, II saye;
wot do you know; 'ere's a bit of
blcomin' vicarage" About this time
the officer, who was shaving at ths
time, thrust his lathered. face out o.
the door to the hut and cried back,
Yes, an here's tn bloomin' vicar
Another time when all that was left
of a wounded Britisher had been pick.
ed uD and placed on stretcher pre-
paratory to being carried to the rear
trace of smile spread over the
stricken mans face and with mock
authority he ordered in low voice.
Home, William"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
WOMAN APPLIES
LASH TO RIVAL

On the little island of ST. Ba,tiste
Justice is still melted out in the man
ner prescribed by the forefathers of
several centuries ago. Punishment is
administered oy tho Lrefect or gov
ernor of the island and the implement
of punishment is many thronged
whip, a ''cat o. nine tails" multiplied.
THE Lash" is the name used for
this whip and THE Lash" is among
the best Of the Paramount Pictures,
presenting the fascinating Marie
Doro, which comes to the Liberty
theater tonight. Miss Doro appears
as one of the beautiful daughters of
st. Ba'tiste,. da lighter of the project.
She is wooed and won by fashionable
member of the leading society on the
mainland adjoining her native island.
There is another woman and this lat
ter individual attempts to win the
affection of the husband of the pre-.
fect's daughter.
Memory OF her home is strong with
in the young wife, she also realizes
that the laws OF the strange folks with
whom she has taken up her abode give
her no relief She therefore reverts
to the primitive as she had learned it
on st. Ba'tiste and applies the lash to
her rival with the most remarkable
success The supporting cast includes
the husband of the star, Elliott Dexter,
James Neill, Thomas Delmar, Jane
Wolff, Raym9nd Hatton and Veda Nc
Eyera
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
CALIFORNIA TEMPLARS
SEND AN APPRECIATION
OF THEIR HAWAII TRIP

Though we're gone you're not for,
gotten" may have been the little song
the California Knights Templar dele
cation sang shortly after they re-
turned to San Francisco, for they
promptly proceeded to show their love
for the Hawaiian Tempiars and appre-
citation of the good time here during
Carnival week by sending every local
member q little souvenir and every
members wife box of choice bon
bons.
In a neat gilt frame the Knights
here received representation which
is we'll known called The End Of the
Trail" with the Templar insignia on
the mould and the caption. "Compli-
ments of California Commandery, No,
], K. T., San Francisco. California,
underneath.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08

Success is claimed for the project
to substitute the fiber of the singing
nettle for cotton in the production of
cloth. Dr. Richter of Vienna, who was
responsible for the efforts to utilize
this fiber. is quoted by local journal
as stating that in the course of a lee
ture on the progress OF his research
that on all the conditions for profit
able production have been found, and
that Germany and Austria, by means
of a methodical cultivation of the net
tie, could make themselves entirely
independent of cotton producers.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
"ST0P FORGETTING Is
SUBJECT OF LECTURE


stop Forgetting" will be the sub
ject of the lecture by Prof. Henry
Dickson of Chicago at the Young
Mems Christian Association this even
ing. Professor Dickson is the found
er and president of the Dickson School
of Memory and has been member OF
the faculties Of Chicago University
and Notre Dame University. He has
made lifelong study of memory and
its training. His lecture this evening
will be of popular nature in which
he will tell of the possibility of the
average man developing his ability to
retain facts, remember names and
dates and improve his powers of mem
DRY.
The lecture will be in Cooke hall at
8 o'clock and Is open to association
members and their men friends.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-03-08
QUITS mining TO
STAY IN MOVIES

The phctodrama has developed some
most unusual conditions and sitna-
tons. IL has brought before the cam
era some very strange and unusual
characters and personalities. There
is hardly a film OF any magnitude that
might be considered an exception to
this rule. At the Hawaii theatar the
current offering. The Beast" brings
before the public person who,
through No other medium than the
camera art could likely have been
heard Of outside Of his own immediate
vicinity. -. -.
..Rawhide" Kelly is the name of the
actor" referred TO in the foregoing
paragraph and "Rawhide" is credited
with stating that he intends to stay In
the business. Fer a number of years
the name of "Rawhide" Kelley has
been well known throughout the min
ing sections of The state OF Nevada
his exploits. especially in the
mining days that are gone beyond
recall. As the name indicated, Kelly
is best known IN tho Rawhide district
Of southern Nevada, where, as pros.
pector and gambler. his fame-or in
famy-Was on every tongue. Exit
"Rawlide" Kslly. prGspector. gam
bier and former bad man. enter Mr.
r. Kelly, in dress suit with all the
trimmings, the only relic of former
days being "Rawhlde's' inseparsble
"chaw of tobacco .*
The Beast is che of the better
Fox features with Anna Luther and
George Walsh in the leads