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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

Twenty-one sacks of burma
beans, declared by E. F. Ladd,
state chemist, to be deadly poison
Gus, were condemned by DR.. Lad!
at a wholesale grocery at Bismarck
9. nd ordered returned to st. Paul
concern from which they were rc-
ceived. DIR. Ladd asserted that
the beans contained enough poison
to kill every person on the Red
River valley slope.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
Statistical Report Of Library

The Report of Wahpeton Pub
lie Library for the year ending
June 30. 1917 is as follows:
Number of Volumes in Lib
rary at beginning of year.. 1925
Number of Volumes added
during year by purchase. 49,
Number of Volumes added
during the year by gift. IA
Total edition during the
year 325
Total number of Volumes
lost or withdrawn dur
ing year ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. a.;
Total, 22O7
Number of new borrowers
registered during the year III
Numbers of borrowers cards
in force at date .............. 472
Number of Volumes of fic-
ton lent for home use
adults 1926
Number of Volumes of fic-
tion lent for home use
children 39S
Number of Volumes of ic-
ton lent for home use
Total ......-.............. ....... eo1O
Number Of Volumes lent For
home use (non fiction).... 39s
Total number o. Volumes
lent for home use ..........1O 3OS
Magazines clippings and
pamphlets loaned during
the year 1877
Days per week open for circula.
tion-2 evenings afternoons
Hours open, afternoons 2:3O to
9:3o. Hours open evenings, 7:oj
Library Board
R. T. Barber
o. A. Leach
Mrs. Randi Olsen
Mrs. Kittie Forbes
Mrs. Evelyn Jameson
Mrs. Jessie Soaring
Miss Helen Campion
Mrs. Minnie Ellis
Mrs. Katie Smith
Mrs. Nettie VanArnam
Librarian. Jessie Soaring; Pres.
ident, R: T. Barber; Secretary,
Randi Olsen
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
Uhr mahprtn&t Ttntra
T. .. CAMERON Publisher
MRS. p. G. OLSEN, Asso. Editor

Terms: $3.50 per year IN advance.
Entered a the postorice at WanpetOn,
y. D.. as second class mail matter.
Church. school and society news Is cord
no, er ree
% admission fee Is charged. and oil cards
OF thanks Will he charged for at Is cent?
tor each 10 lines or less.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

WANTED = An experienced
cook and a dishwasher at the
Wyndmere Hotel, Wyndmere, N.
d. 7-12-6t
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

Government officials started an
investigation to learn if German
agents We're in any way connected
with the starting of the bloody riot
in East st. Louis. The Wilhelli
Strassc is suspected of having :,
hand in the recent outbreak. 1t
is known the kaiser's agents are
anxious to stir up internal strife
in line with Berlin policy OF
Eindering war movements in enemy
countries with view to giving
them plenty to worry about al
home.
The North Dakota board of re.
gents have asked the resignation o.
Il. +. I.asld. president of the Agri.
cultural College, and Mr.. LadoI
has refused to heed the II.
quest. The friends of Mr.. Ladd
have been expecting something OF
this kind to happen for some time
and look on il now not SO much as
a surprise but with regret. that (;
man who has been a conscientious
worker and a faithful public serv
ant should be asked TO quit with.
out amy apparent reason.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

For Rent room house, toilet,
light and bath. Inquire at Kline's
Pool Hall. If
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

FOR RENT-Rooms for light
housekeeping. Reasonable if taken
at once. 225, 18th St., Adv. If
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

WANTED-Good cook and as.
sistant cook, at the Lutheran Hos
pital. Apply at hospital. If
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
bR. PFlSTER. DENTIST
Over Dietz & Murray's
Phone 3o2

ROOM FOR RENT-Just north Of
City Hall. 800 Wis. ave. Phone 1923.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

Location-Dr. Fitzgerald Dem
fist. Stern Block. ll.l6tf
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
COUNTERFE|T|NG
PLANT SEIZED

New York. Dec. 10.-Counterfeiting
600 and whose ramiflcations extended to
Europe, South America and the United
States. were disclosed here tonight when
William ]. Flynn, chief Of the United
States secret service, announced that an
elaborate plant for printing spurious
money and French passports was seized
in this city and that the third arrest Of
those involved have been made here
to-day.
Eugene Parodi, lawyer, was arrested
in connection with the case on a charge of
conspiring to obstruct Justice in advis-
ing client, Louis De Shelly. alias Marcos
Gonzales, to default cash bail and fee
from the United States after he had been
indicted on a charge Of attempting to pass
counterfeit 1000 franc note on a Wall
Street bank last August.
De Shelly, who is said to be a relative
of Guatemalan official in Paris. is being
held in Havana. Cuba, for extradition to
the United States.
! Leon Grosswald was arrested here last
week and secret service men declared he
gave information which led to the raid OF
a boarding house where the counterfeiting
plant was sealed and placed in suit cases
ready for removal
In the suit cases were found printing
presses, plates. engravers' tools and a
bundle of franc notes amounting to $125, 900
Investigation Is said to have disclosed
that the entire plant was brought here
from San Sebastian, Spain, early last April
and with a bundle of more than 81, 600, OOC
in spurious franc notes. OF this amount
the secret service men declared that al
least $4,000 had been put into circulation
in the United States.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
RELIEF TRAINS
| LEAVE new YORK
600 Workmen, Tools, Lumber,
Portable Houses, Etc. Rushed
to Halifax.

New York, Dec. 7.-Several special trains
furnished by the New York Central rail-
road were speeding from here for Halifax
tonight with every facility tor SUPPLYING
aid to the stricken city. They carried oOo
men, together with $4,000 worth OF toois'
Sl5O,000 worth of lumber, 1,UO portaoie
houses. and 25 motor trucks. The party
includes a special salvage corps under ~
expert engineers who will restore what
ever houses can be saved and direct the
construction of temporary shelter as rap
idly as possible.
DR.. Thomas Darlington. former health
commissioner Of New York city, who also
is on his way to Halifax, has been placed
in charge Of the temporary housing prob
lens. He will cooperate with the health
department Of Halifax In maintaining
sanitary conditions throughout the devas-
tated district.
On board the Red Cross train which left
here late to-day in charge Of Ellis Russell.
were Captain A. l.. Boyce, who had charge
of the forwarding Of Christmas gifts to
soldiers in France: Captain Goodwin OF
the medical corps at Governors Island,
and Miss Jessie Forbes, a nurse who had
lived in Halifax and seen service on the
European battlefelds. The train is ex.
pected to arrive at Halifax about five
o'clock Sunday morning.
The following articles, valued at more
than 100000 were carried by the train
1880 pairs of socks and 1904 pairs Of bed
socks; 10,0SO sweaters; 1879 pieces OF
mems, women's and children's clothing
10000 blankets; 20 cases containing 10(
gallons of disinfecting fluid; 10000 pounds
of bandages; 1876 cots and a carload OF
foodstuffs.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
INTEREST RATES
MOVING UPWARD

Washington, Dec. 10.-The general
upward movement Of interest rates was
recognized tonight by the Federal
Farm Loan board by raising the rate
on government loans to farmers from
to 5h per cent. in anticipation of a
later increase in the present an per
cent. rate on farm loan bonds. Deci-
sion probably will be reached to-mor-
row whether to raise the bond interest
rate at this time, or to reduce the SELL
Ing price which heretofore has been at
a premium of Is per cent.
In spite of the decision reached by the
farm loan board. Secretary McAdoo said
to-day he hoped future issues OF Liberty
bonds would bear four per cent, the
same as of the second loan.
one of the immediate effects OF the
higher farm loan rate, it is expected. will
be to encourage a similar advance OF pri-
vate mortgage loan rates on land. which
now range from half to two per cent.
above the government loans. Reports
reached the treasury to-day that several
insurance companies with big loans on
middle western farms lands had decided
TO make no new loans, in order to Keep
their assets liquid, and would refuse to
renew many expiring mortgages. This.
II was pointed out. would tend to in
crease the cost Of available loans.
The farm loan system has placed nearly
S3o'OOO,WO In loans since It started opera
tion' six months ago. and applications
Tor 500, 100000 are pending.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
RED CROSS TO AID
CITY OF HALIFAX

Washington, Dec. 6.-Aid for the stricken
city of Halifax was started forward to-
night by the American Red Cross. On the
special train sent from Boston by the
Governor of Massachusetts, were xix ex-
perienced disaster relief workers with
quantities Of surgical supplies, bedding
and clothing, and special Red Cross
train from New York carried food
mattresses, blankets, sweaters. overcoats
and a large quantity of clothing for WON.
en- and children.
Immediately after news came of the
disaster. the Red Cross began plans fol-
sending relief without waiting for g
formal call for assistance from Canada
Tonight this telegram was dispatched
to the lord mayor of Halifax, the lieu
tenant-governor Of Nova Scotia. the Cana.
dian Red Cross at Toronto and the Cana
dian patriotic fund at Ottawa:
Sending supplies by special trains from
New York and Boston. They go to-night
at ten o'clock. Hoping that all may he
of service, We wish to do everything de-
sired and will appreciate definite require.
ments and information.
(Signed) "W. F. PERSONS,
"Director-general, civilian relief,
american Red Cross"
Two Red Cross workers. Foster Rock.
we'll and ]. S. Ellsworth. from the office
of Jesse II. Jones. director of militar,
relief. were In Halifax when the explosion
occurred. Mr.. Rockwell telegraphed new.
Of the explosion and said he would sent
details later.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
ONE OF THE WORLDS
GREAT DISASTERS

Outside the toll Of life claimed on
land and sea by the great war. the
catastrophe at Halifax, IL reports of
1900 dead are borne out, is by far
the greatest disaster in many years.
Numerous explosions have occurred
in munitions plants in this country and
Europe, the most disastrous Of which
on this side was at the Eddystone
plant of the DUPONT Powder company
at Chester. Pa, in April last, in which
liz persons lost their lives.
The Halifax disaster Is the most
tragic explosion, in the number of
lives wiped out, in the last quarter
century. Indeed. few catastrophies Of
any nature exceed it in the number
Of dead-chiefly the Messina earth
quake in 1908, when approximately
200.0 900 lives were lost; the Mont Pelee
volcanic eruption on the Island of
Martinique in 1902, when 10000 per-
sons lost their lives. and an earth
quake in the interior of Italy in 1915,
when 5000 dead was the toll.
The Iroquois theatre fire in Chicago
in 1908 claimed 575 lives. while the
sinking Of the excursion steamship
General Slocum In the East river, New
York, in 1904. left a death list of about
1,400. In 1906 the earthquake and fire
in San Francisco took the lives of
approximately 1000 persons. while the
loss of the steamship Titanic. in COL
lision with an iceberg in 1872 resulted
in a toll of 1903 dead.
In 1914. the steamship Empress of
Ireland went down in the st. Lawrence
river near Fathers Point. Que. with
the loss of 1,02 lives. Then followed
the sinking Of the A1usitania by Ger
man torpedo. and the steamship East
land in the Chicago river in 1916 with
death lists respectively of 1.193 and
3D. In October of this year it was
reported that 1000 persons had lost
their lives in a munitions explosion
in Austria, but this report has never
been confirmed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
HALIFAX, \. s, PARTIALLY DESTROYED
WITH ENORMOUS Loss Of LIFE WHEN
MUN|T|ON SHIP BLOWS UP IN HARBOR

the north end Of the city. This strength
ened their conviction Of an attack from
the air.
1t wac feared that other explosions
would follow and so far as possible, the
frightened ones were herded in the south
ern part Of the city. Great crowds gath
cred In open lots and remained there for
hours until they believed all danger was
passed.
Systematic efforts were being made to-
night to identify the killed but great diff
Guilty was encountered as numbers who
were killed had suffered injuries which
made recognition impossible.
Despite the prompt and generous sue
cor from nearby places there was much
suffering among the homeless tonight.
The temperature while not low for this
district, held below freezing.
The steamship Iona, which appeared to
have escaped serious damage was never
theless beached as following the collision
she. too caught fire and seemed for a time
in imminent danger of destruction. Her
crew escaped.
A large Canadian steamer, moored at
the north end. was torn from her haw-
sers by the conclusion and set drifting
in midstream.
Fear of food shortage Is entertained
by some, though encouragement is
found in the word that trainloads of
provisions are already on the way here
from several points. The immediate
feeding Of homeless ones amid the con-
fusion remains, however, serious
problem. Everything possible is being
done to systematic the distribution of
food as we'll as Of clothing and bed
ding.
A second outlet for news of the dis
aster was established after several
hours Of emergency labor late to-day
when the cable line to the New Eng
land coast was repaired.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
GERMANS AGAIN
RAID ENGLAND

London. Dec. 6.-After several weeks Of
respite. London in the early hours Of this
morning experienced another German air
raid-one Of the most determined but the
most futile yet attempted.
The first warning was received from the
outlying districts shortly after / 80 o'clock,
when a group Of Gothas crossed the coast
of Kent. Apparently their intention was
to make for London. but after dropping
bombs along the coast they made off sea-
ward again.
A little less than two hours later warm
ings were given again when another group
Of raiders started up the Thames. But
like their predecessors. after flying over
Kent, they returned the way they had
come.
1t transpired that these were only pre-.
liminary attacks, made with the object
of drawing forth gunfire and disclosing
the location of the defencea for an
hour later Ave groups of machines
crossed the Essex and Kent coasts and
flew direct to London. attacking the city
from two directions.
The raiders were met with the tremen-
dous barrage of the London defences
which quickly awakened those residents
Of the capital who had not already re-
ceived warnings. The firing continued
iot uPW toS VI All muir anu, ny us SldCk
ening in one district only to increase
in others. 1t told the now fully awake
Londoners Of the progress of the enemy
machines, Ave or six of which made their
way through the barrage and flew directly
across the city from the south to the
north.
There are no reports of al. bombs hav.
ing been dropped in the center Of Lon
don. Several fell in the suburbs, but
without doing any great damage. The
casualties are reported to have been light.
Unlike the previous raids the Germans
relied more upon incendiary than ex-
plosive bombs, with the result that a
number of fires broke out.
1t was known before the Official report
was issued that at least two Of the raid
ers had been brought down and their
crews captured and that others Of them
were damaged.
According to an announcement made in
the House of Commons by the chancellor
Of the exchequer. seven persons were
killed and II injured as the result of the
raid. Three persons were killed and ten
injured in London. The other casualties
occurred In the outlying district.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
Grocer Delegates to Conference.

st. Adams. Dec. I0.--At a meeting OF
81 Adams grocery men at the council
room ut the city hail THIS afternoon, NJ
r. sullivan. H. w. Deming and II. f.
Faimer were elected delegates TO the
meeting to be held in Montpelier 10
CONFER with James HARNESS. fede:ai
iood administrator ON matters pertain
ing to the relation between the grocer
ana the ultimate consumer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
Benefit for Halifax Sufferers.

Waterbury, Dec. Of. J. Dutton, man.
ager of the opera house." arranged a
boneft tonight for the relief of the
Halifax disaster sufferers. A substantial
sum was realized. The devotions were
led by the Rev. Verne l.. Smith and a
junior choir sang. There were vocal
solos by Miss Mildred Green. Manager
Dutton provided movies.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
LIEUT.. CONE AND TWELVE
U. S. ENGINEERS WOUNDED
General PershinE Makes Report to
War Department.

Washington. Dec. 6.-Second Lieut..
Allie L. Cone and II enlisted men Of the
American army engineers have been
wounded in action, General Pershing to-
day reported to the war department.
General Pershing gave no details ex-
cept that the men were wounded on
November 80. the day on which American
engineers working with the British army
assisted General Byng's forces in STEM
ming German assault near Cambria
Gable dispatches said some Of the engi-
neers were killed, but General Pershing's
report contained no names of dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
MADE SURPRISE VISIT.
Gov. Graham and Board of Control In.
spect BrattlebOrO Retreat.

Montpelier. Dec. 6-Gov. H. F. Graham
and members of the board Of control. &C
companied by Major Harvey Il. Goodell
this morning inspected the Brattleborc
Retreat without notice having been giver
that institution that an official visit wal
to be made to the place. In fact, informa
ton had been given out that Thursday
would be passed In Branaon. but instead
of that the members of the board stepped
of the train at Brattleboro and went
through the place after which they visited
the Austine Institution
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
BANQUET FOR RECRUITS
Montpelier Public safety Committee
Honors Men Who Have Joined
First Vermont.

Montpelier. Dec. 1.-THE Montpelier
public safety committee tonight banquet
ed the volunteers from this section who
Joined the First Vermont regiment In
this drive. Mayor F. w. Mitchell. Col.
II. T. johnson and J. b. Estee spoke.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

More Than 1000 People Killed-Thousands More
Are Injured-North End of City Laid Waste
Property Damage Will Reach into Millions
Buildings Not Destroyed by Explosion Are
Burned Railway Station, Arena Rink, Mill.
tary Gymnasium, Sugar Refinery and Eleva-
tor Collapse Crews of Ships in Harbor
Killed-C Catastrophe Originates in Collision
of French Munitions Vessel, Mont Blanc, and
Belgian Relief Steamship Iona, the Formers
Cargo Exploding of Destruction in
City Covers Area of Two Square Miles -Part
of Town of Dartmouth Across HarbOr, Is
Wrecked.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

To Advertise that real estate In the
classified Ii to talk business to a majority
Of the prospective buyers In the city.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

For the Lands Sake Use Bowker's
FERTILIZERS They Enrich the Earth ana
Those Who Till It." H.eow.0
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

'ssr snhss ~As -.S sAs sesr.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13
VERMONT AT NATIONAL
CONVENTION.

Worthy Master w. N. Cady represented
the state Grange at the national con-
vsntion. held In st. Louis, Mo-. In Novem-
Der and Il was his motion that suspended
the regular order Of business at the OPEN
Ing session and admitted his resolution as
folloWe'
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1917-12-13

or her part in this great campaign.
feel that we should express our senti.
msnts strongly in this convention, and
therefore, leave this for your consid.
Grafton.
Patrons, wo are facing a crisis, not only
in our country's history, but in our lives ms
we'll. Let US not be discouraged. With
the spirit Of courage and optimism we can
ACCOMPLISH great things.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-25
STEAMER HOMER SMITH
VIII Make Excursion From This CIT,
On Thursday Night and ARnin
On Sunday.

The ever-popular pleasure boat, the
Homer Smith, which Is known all over
the Ohio Valley as being one of the
most popular boats for an outing on
the river, will make an excursion from
this city on Thursday night and again
on Sunday.
The trip on Thursday night will be
short one, but long enough to give
all who make the trip very pleasant
outing. The boat will leave the To-
cal wharf at o'clock, returning at
l1:30 o'clock. There will be dancing
on board the steamer, the music being
furnished by Yates Saxaphone Trio.
This Will prove particularly alluring
to those who are fond of this amuse-
ment.
The managers of the steamer prom
ise the best of order on the boat and
NO Intoxicating liquors allowed sold.
On Sunday the boat will leave the
local wharf at $50 a. m. on an eX.
cursion trip to Cincinnati. The excur.
sion Is for the benefit of the fans oi
this city, the Cincinnati Reds playing
the Pittsburg Pirates on that date. The
return trip will be made in few
hours the boat returning to Maysvill,
about II o'clock or soon after.
This is the third season of thu
Homer Smiths excursions on the riv
er. At each excursion from Maysvill,
there have been a great many Mays
vile and Mason county people making
the trip and there is every indication
that there will be the usual crowd go
ing from this city on both trips.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-04-25
WEDDING SURPRISE
Mr.. Houston Hall and Miss Bessie
Wells, Both Of This City Wed by
The Rev. N. +. Jones, Yes.
tcrday Afternoon.

A wedding announcement that will
come as Il great surprise to the many
friends of the couplefi Is that of Mr..
Houston Hall and Miss Bessie Wells,
both Of this city, who were married
at the home of the Rev. N. r. Jones,
pastor of the First Baptist Church on
Limestone street yesterday afternoon.
The wedding comes as surprise
to the many friends and admirers OF
the couple, no word being given out
by them to any of their friends con-
cerning their coming marriage. The
union is the result Of very happy and
long courtship.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Wells of East Second
street. Miss Wells has for the pas,
several years conducted a millinery
store on West Second street nut re-
Gently sold out to Mrs. s. Arm. During
her business career she made many
friends all of whom will be very
much interested in the announcement
of her marriage.
Mr.. Hall is the son of Mrs. JohI
Hall of East Second street He is con
nected with the Maysville Brick Com
pany, being the president of that con
cern. He is known as one of Mays
ville's most prominent business men
identified With all movements for tn
good of the city.
Following the ceremony the coupl
left for Cincinnati where they will
spend several days on wedding triI
The Ledger joins with their man
friends in wishing them very lon
and happy married life.