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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
new BRIDGES.
MUST Be BUILT
IN SHORT time
Report Presented to Council
Shows that Immediate
Action is Needed.

New bridges must DO built in the
structures spanning the Red River q
DeMers and Minnesota avenues. and
steps should be taken to relieve the
taxpayers Of Grand Forks from pay
ing an undue proportion Of the nee
essary cost, according to the annual
report OF the council bridge commit
tee, submitted at the annual session
Of the council Tuesday night.
The present bridges were built near
~ 80 years ago. and yer designed
for far lighter traffic than that which
they are now compelled to accommo.
date. 1t Is pointed out, and for that
reason their replacement can be but
a matter Of . short time only.
Divide Cost.
that arrangements DO made by which
Grand Forks, and the counties Of
Grand Forks In North Dakota and
Polk county in Minnesota. all stand
a fair share of the cost, OF that IN
effort be made to interest private
capital with q view to the construc'
ton of the bridges, and their opera
ton on . toll basis.
It IL shown In the report that the
two bridges now standing have cost
the taxpayers Of Grand Forks up ia
date the sum Of ss02.l04, and that the
cost OF repairs is rapidly approaching
the entire cos Of the original bridge,
An extensive study Of the condt-
tons has been made by the commit
tee. and it has been found that the
laws Of both Minnesota and North
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

lnev committees by President Griffiths
ana Mayor DinEie. the council ad-
l1ourned The committees Tor the COM
ine wear are ~ follows:
Auditine-T. J. Smith, Keleey, Grtf-
ffths.
man. j.. r. Smith, Griffith.
Building and Grounds-Pyss. =. ].
Smith, ]. i. Smith.
"Reminiscences. BIRD. Locknaan.
Fire--T. J. Smith, Kelsey, WHIT
;inspsction, Of Public works-Klev-
en-. Whitman, Veitch. Pedarson, Btrd.
Heaith-sanders, Peterson. Gillette.
Ii6ht-veitch. Turner. Peterson,
PyOe, Bird, Sanders. -
Ofdihancei-Bird, J. +. Smith,
~PavinE-whitman. Kelvin. Grit
fiths. Pyes. Kelsey.
Polce-Whitman. Turner. sanders.
Public Improvernents@. +.
| Smith, Peterson. Griffiths.
Purchasing-Griffiths, Lockman,
Streets and Allsys-Ke,ssy. Bird.
Griffiths, Kleven. Sanders.
water works-Turner, Gillette,
whitman, Veitch. Peterson.
ways and Means-Gillette. Kelsey,
Special Asssssments-Pyes. J. =.
Observation-Disclosures. veitch. Pyes.
Board Of Health-SanderA. T. J.
Smith, Gillette. Whitman.
Charities and Corrections-Turner
Kelsey, Veitct.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

Dakota permit the cooperation Of
cities and towns In the manner sug-
gested.
a examples Of this cooperative
method the bridges across the Red
river at Drayton and Wahpeton are
cited.
In the event that this cooperation
cannot be obtained. the toll method
10 sugeS!ted. This plan e IN use q
Omaha. Neb.. and . number. Of other
points. Under such circumstances the
bridge IL erected by private parties,
who receive tolls from the users ~
payment on their Investment.
A short stims ago = committee OF
the city council conferred with the
Grand Forks county commissioners In
the matter. and after assurances OF
support had been received. a joint
committee Of the two bodies present
ed the mater to the commissioners
Of Polk county.
The Polk county. commissioners
took the matter under confederation.
but no definite answer has 40 yet been
received from them.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

tion, scheme. and Mayor JamssA. Din
nie, discussed the matter In MS an.
nuAl report.
the work wa pointed out by the agra.
cultural Instructor, who strongly al
vocated the planting Of staple veee.
tables. such q potatoes, =
onions, rather than the more perlsh.
able Varieties.
After the nAw council had bsen or.
ganixsd, the mayor appointed Alder.
mum j, +. Smith, Andrew Veitch and
W. H. Bird 70 represent the city
work a Police.
Before the old council adjourned
sine die. reports for the past year
were received from the police and
water works Department.. That. OF
the police department was Of consider
AblS interest. showing . marked de-
crease in the number Of arrests from
the previous year. Ihele were s2s
EFT ana il females Most Of the
arrests were for minor o%fffsnses, al
Though There was one arrest on q
charge Of murder.
Detailod statements Of the work Of
the police matron for the year We're
also submitted. The expenses OF the
entire department for the year
10 %ASsVSo.6's oAN SAo -
The contract for the laying Of side
walks in the city for the coming year
was awarded to the B. & o. Concrete
company Of this city.
Returns from the school election
were canvassed and bills amounting
to $72 for the election expenses were
allowed.
New Council.
After completing the routine bust.
ness Of the session the old council
adjourned and the new council was
called to order by Mayor Dinnie. New
aldermen were Andrew Veitch, A. q.
|Lockman, W. H. Bird and Louis Klev-
in, succeeding ]. H. Hulteng, Calvin
Read, John Valley and A. Fl. Sol
stad, from the Second, Third. Sixth
ana Seventh wards. in the order NAM
ed.
Mayor Dinnie announced the ap-
pointnent Of J. H. Hulteng as a men,
bor Of the special assessment commits
sion. This was unanimously confirm
ed.
New Committee4
Following the announcement Of
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
new COUNCIL.
IS ORGANIZED
orif6ths Elected President and
Sanders Vice President-Food
Plans Are Considered.

Active cooperation Of the city in
plans for the production Of food sup-
piles on vacant lands within the city
limits VA decided upon at the an
nual meeting Of the city council last
evening.
The new council was organised with
the election Of Thomas Grifiths as
president and Alderman Sanders as
vice president President Grifiths ap-
pointed committees for the coming
year.
Professor ]. H. schlengvogt, agri-
cultural instructor In the Grand Forks
high school. proposed the question of
the city's entry into the food produc-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

I. That the tax rate as levied By ths
three local bodies having power Of = +
alton In 1915 was 62.7 as against q total
Levi by al tann. bodies, Including the
Prior 10 1915 the taxable property
Within the city was assessed at from
IA 70 4o% Of Its actual value, while
farm lana: ana other similar property
1885 to 2eE; this discrimination akainet
the city has been in part corrected, re-
suiting In q decrease in the assessed
v1uation which. in part. explains the in
cfsese IN the tax rate as levied by the
scnool noard, the city and the park
board. the three taxing bodies Of the
snt hts does not completely sxpa.,n
should be noted: ~
(a) The school board tax levtes have
inn 1aossoe a. from sso,eoo.oo IN 1919 to
?so.teo.oo or about H%; this IL caused
lar1ely by the construction Of the new
school a. vel a. by the increase in. pop.
saat 40 re tag levy y 1915 was si1f.-
crease during the year Of $500. 90 q,
about 3 mills on the dollar upon tbs ~.
sessed valuation Of each tag payers bro.
!ss11.by the city vas S~sS.sse.ss; Il is1 y
Ss1..fy;o 2 an fncrsase a js,136.oe.
spe sss vas " ~; '7s. sss g: i, is1 iy,I tor = IPS "
a!stual operating sxpsnsss 81 dc " cit ns
s sss. 81 H. con.t.ntlx inosssstss
I q 6. felioxins item" ~ So.o up II. part e.!
s1tns 100000, Increase IN coSt ~ ~ ,s sn,
y Streets. 100000 which incrssss
- Lynx from nth TIE ,;:dd..t!sn.l ~.
"A ovf4g bsen compelled TO prsctic.ii,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

to make Immediate Investigations to
devise ways and means by which hos
who % desire may be offered opportun.
iity to cultivate. in gardens. these vacant
lots and waste places.
Telephone Systems.
Much complaint has been made con
corning the telephone service in this
CITY; the rates charged are claimed to
be excessive and the service rendered.
There are two telephone. systems in
the city. and there 10 no physical con-
nection between them. thus doubling
pense and creating much unnecessary
i do not know Of any higher service
that could be rendered by this admins
tration han to take steps which might
alleviate or remedy these conditions
It is asserted. that the franchise Of
one Of the telephone companies has ex-
franchise dse va. !: ni1psos'Snasis '" sr. iSed
terests and rishts Of the people.
I recommend that the question here
t tese acn.i sRGa 81 e tsfss'; %.m sS = 's 81 ssis
council together with two citizens and
tax payers of the city who shall be vest
ed with all possible power and author
cation with a report Of the facts and
ommendsti ons { your body upou
which action may be taken.
0oasl1sioa.
Tho financial condition Of the city ID
most excellent; no pestilence Of sickness
has prevailed among us: the health of
our people could not be better: our
water supply. 10 Of the best: our rail-
road communications are quick and close
and the territory surrounding 10 the
best In the northwest.
Every outlook for the future is bright
i sna l&fGis * eS9 y anS S.n sdst future rests
The council Of the city should be the
leaders Of the people, leaders not only
every movement for the beterment OF
conditions:. It should lead and not fol
low and should be quick to anticipate
and forward all measures which may be
for the bsneft Of the people.
I desire to cypress to you my sincere
appreciation for the past courtesies ex-
tended 70 me and my hearty desire, for
relations in which I am sure you Join
with me.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18
HOLD
BIG SESSION IN
MANCHESTER, ENG.

Manchester. England, April IT.
Manufacturers, distributors. designers
mont to have shapely and well-colored
things Of every-day use. from houses
to cups and saucsrs. have Just held an
exhibition here under the auspices Of
the Design and Industries association.
It was the first Of It's kind ever held
in this industrial center. and in spite
Of the war, It attracted treat gather
ings Of persons interested In the pro,
duction and use Of things 1t once
useful and attractive.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-18

Some men are 80 unworthy Of con-
ndence that their own dogs distrust
them.
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Following the announcement
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
- Active Securities =
Stocks


Stocks moved forward in convinc-
ing fashion yesterday, despite the fur-
ther weakness shown by isolated IS
sues. notably coppers. Much OF the
activity centred around the war group.
particularly steels, at extreme gains OF
10 points.
The advance was materially AIDED
not only by extensive short covering
but also by heavy buying from com
mission houses which were reported to
he acting for Western interests. There
were vague rumors OF early develop
ments at Washington which are eN-
pected TO rebound 20 the advantage OF
several Of tho munitions companies
now fulfilling large contracts for the
home government and its allies.
Rails shared in the rise. though less
substantially than industrials and
eouipments. Low grade or reorganized
transportation issues were more promi-
nent than usual, the steady accumula-
tion Of Southern Railway common and
preferred, Rock Island. Missouri Pa
cifc and other Western and Southern
lines being accompanied by l 70 "a
point advances.
United States steel did not get into
the general stride until the latter part
Of the session. when it rose to 1913 and
closed at lO47s, net gain OF 2ss
points. Bethlehem Stecls were next IN
favor, the new stock rising Z, TO So1s'
on a very large turnover and the old
issue advancing 6$4, 10 so&.
Utah Copper's further decline to
77st, with later recovery, acted as
drag on the metals, but shippings, oils,
tobaccos, motors and sugars registered
net advances Of 2 10 . points.
Bonds were irregular on lighter Of
ferings. Liberty 3l5s changed hands
et 99.7O 10 99.74. United States bonds
(old issues were unchanged on call
coupon 3s losing l per cent on one
sale.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
Gen. Obregon Here
For a Good Time
Mexico Is Prospering and
Friendly to U. S., Says Car
ranza's Chief Aid

General Alvaro Obregon. former Mex
lean Minister OF War IN the Cabinet %
President Carranza and leader Of the
forces which routed pancho villa, Is IN
New York for good time"
81 have not had vacation IN severaI
years" he said at the Hotel Astor ye'
terday, "and I intend 20 make my frat
visit to the United States real one
The smile with which he made this
declaration IN no way suggested the
warrior who has played such an active
part in shaping Mexico's future during
the last few years. His right arm, cut
of az the elbow, however, Is testimony
to his career on the battlefield.
A Typical Soldier
Castilian rather than typicaliy Mex
can in appearance, General Obregon has
retained a youthful spirit His hair -
black and sleek, and only IN the heavy
mustache does a slight touch os gray
appear. Above medium height, his rs
ure is erect and his carriage IS that of
a soldier.
Mexico "a ealmer than che has beer
In years" he said through his inter
prefer. Alexandra lingo. There may be
occasional scattered troubles In the
hills, but it is nothing 10 cause us
worry.
VILLA" he laughed. "Hs Is in the
mountains. The Carranza government
is becoming more stable all the time.
The people are beginning 20 realize
that the government sees. only the
greatest good FOR the greatest number.
Sympathizes With United states
Although he said that he believed
the Pershing expedition into Mexico
was mistake, General Obregon de
clared that since the removal OF the
troops Mexico cherished no III feeling
toward the United States. His coun-
try sympathized with this nation In Il
entry into the great war. He likewise
declared that German intrigue In Mex
leo was so inconsequential that IL could
be passed over without mention.
Accompanying the general are Bsl
doniero Almada. general purchasing
agent OF the Mexican government
Manuel Vargas. his secretary; Alejan
dro lingo. his Interpreter, and Major
Harvey W Miller, 34th United States
Infantry, who represents the War De
partment
After a weeks visit IN New York the
party will go 20 Washington. where
General Obregon hopes 20 call on Pres
dent Wilson. Later he will visit Cuba
and may continue his trip % Spain.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
In d u ustrials
Cotton

Cotton rallied on the late trading
Yesterday, where the trade became fear
ful that an unfavorable turn IN the
weather might infict further damage TO
the late crop. Closing prices showed
ret gains of II TO 30 points for con-
tracts this side OF next August, which
delivery left of with only , points bet
terment
The market opened at a decline OF D
roints on October, but generally 10 10
points net higher or buying by Liver
rool and trade interests. This demand
proved insufficient 70 absorb continu-
alton OF Wednesday, late selling move
r,ent. but prices eased back to a shade
under the closing prices OF the previous
dav right after the call. The market
then turned hrmer on the outlook for
another cold wave IN the belt, when
local map readers predicted would be
accompanied by lower temperatures
and cover "A wider area than the cold
snaps Of last week. Buying was also
encouraged by reports that the Italian
government had arranged to take 10000
bales of American cotton monthly, or
total of $4,000 for the year.
The late bulge accompanied reports
that a cyclone had caused damage in
Cuba and the Isle of Pines. While
there had been no previous talk of a
tropical disturbance, this news caused
some nervousness, and the market was
-
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
Economic
Mission Due Soon
Delegation Expected in
Two Weeks-New York
To Be Headquarters

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1S.-Advices re-
ceiyed here to-day state that the Jap
anese economic mission, whose appoint
ment was announced officially by the
Japanese government, will arrive In the
United States In two weeks. The com
mission will study the financial and
economic conditions in America and
devise means for closer business rela-
tionships between the United States
and Japan.
Baron Tanetaro Mcgata, the first
japanese graduate Of Harvard, is the
chief of the mission. His appoint
ment was received from the En-
peror. an indication OF the importance
attached to the missions undertaking
He is an authority on financial sub
iects. and for twenty-five years follow
ing his graduation from Harvard, in
1874, held various high positions in the
finance department
Baron Megata is chairman or the
the honorary vice presidents Of the re-
Gently formed America-J Japan Society.
The other members of the mission are ::
Baron Bunkichi Ito. Secretary Of the
Department of Agriculture and Com
merce. Prince Ito, the heir TO the late
Prince Ito, Japan's famous statesman,
was an adopted son, while Baron 10
and Viscountess Suyematsu were the
late princes own children.
Osamu Matsumoto, Secretary OF the
Department of Finance. an expert on
international exchange and finance.
Takunosuke Sakaguchi, also OF the
Department of Finance. who is an eX-
ceptionally able authority on economic
conditions and international trade.
Dr.. Saiji Hishida, secretary and IN
terpreter in the bureau of the Coreai
government general, who, for mum
ber Of years has compiled the annua
ports of the Corean government
which have been published in English
He is the author Of work on the IN
ternational position OF Japan as
great power.
The four business men on the com
mission are:
Umekichi Yoneyams, director OF th'
Nitsui Bank; Yoshitaro Yamashita, d.
rector Of the well known firm Of Sunni
tomo and the son-in-law Of Bsror
Uria: kenjiro Matsumoto, director o.
the Yasukawa Mining Company, and
Shogo Koike, director of the Kuhara
Mining Company, who was chief OF the
bureau of political affairs in the For
eign Office during the Okuma admins
tration.
Baron Megata has authorized the fol
lowing statement:
We appreciate the importance ol
Americas position in the economic and
financial field and desire closer and
better relationships with her. We hope
20 come in direct contact with the lead
ers of finance and business IN the
United States. New York probably vii
be our headquarters.'
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
Campaign in Japan Is Begun
To Explain u. S. Education

TOXIC, Sept I'm connection
with a movement to bind Japan and
the United States in an educational
and spiritual sense, Katsujiro kato,
graduate Of an American university, has
started a series Of lectures in leading
cities and towns throughout the en-
p.re. Ills object is TO present 20 the
rising generation Of Japan the condi-
tions obtaining in American uniyersi-
ties and generally in the United States.
The movement Is supported by prom
incnt japanese. Mr.. Kato IS a member
of the international committee Of the
Young Mems Christian Association.
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
Business Troubles
Petitions In Bankruptry


FERDINAND WITT architect. OF $50 5;h u
has ned petition ln l4nklycy. Win liabilities
~ g. 500 ard asses y t5Q' =. torsis,iny OF cash
Cl hand rs. ari debt due ior services $500
Among tho creditors are he Sterling Bronze Co
s. 1l4, George Morris. 1923: Andrew J Robinson
70. f,3i. and T. G.. SANFORD Co. o. YoukeFs
HA,udN DpERyIA co. Nc-A pe,,ior IN
hans-upcy has been sled sssinst tho Hamlin IN
treiiio-, Fraacis n Smith. 500 T G.eS1n p a
800 arl t. Jesnnete sherman. 500. Liabilities
PRIME HAT co. ma petition IN bark
7-lptey has heen hled asanst TIE Prime Ia. -.
lnc, manui.cturer % millinery. ?2l Mercer s. i.
by these creditors Lion Hat Co. ;l,s. Morris r.
HoroMu SIS. Leo r. Mayer. $40 and Jacob
Ielimai. $26i Judge Mayer appointed Carroll
Rreaster receiver Liabilities are 5000 AID ssssts
WuFRED L. BUTT. % Harrison. Putnam coun-
e ~ y, h.' lied petition in bankruptcy. win
Among The creditors in New Ygx City arc Plcs-
ava Tn,sf1cal Agents. 500 curord wa.a.F s9I7.
MosEs JrPIrgR. tailor. o' .i3 w,s, SAN s, .
D. as ned petition IN banArgc5. with liabilities
Petition, Dismissed
fSlDOR sIEGEL Judge Sf.yer las dismissed M.
petition 700 bankruptcy cd against Isidcr sezel
dealer 81 mems furnishing FOODS. $50 Union az oa
settlement with creditors al IS cents on tho
MORRIS HOFFMAN -Juds. Mayer hn d..
rni,ssd the petition h.ed september q ,xains, Nor
is H0Nmsr. loober 50 clothing II Eat 9th g..
og consent - creditors
Rsosl,er Appointed
KELLY CONSTRUCTORS CO-Fr.ds-io.s "
S.ele hss ose1 appoin'ed hy JltSe Mayer rocsiv,-
~ fhe ko.y 'orstru, ton Co. 4 Yonkers A.O,-,
are about $4,000 he company own. $50 broad
Fay. i9rkers. which reI. for $500 month and
~ WnbIron A.. ia which there IS equity o'
e 000
Dividend fo> Crsclto,s
THE AMERICAN AND 10 CENT SToREs. .-
Judge A y Hand rs declared dividend os "a
Ter cent fo ,he creditors - tie American and i0
Gent stores 'corpora11nl, = N5 5th aV Wifh
twelve branch stores il Oiher cities his diy,fsri
iosKes In al IS pr cent The court has made
sl extra allowance 10 Rosenberg A Bal snd
b.au Laikiu & Cohcn. stiofneys for ne trustee
~ about $40 Qe0. Tie liabilities gero 81 900
Assignments
WCAHiIL SODA FOUNTAIN co nc manu-.
farfurer - s1tl fountains. 2i5 West a3d 81 ha'
made an ass gimcnf 90 william l. Nr-k u wa
incorporated BE- 1872 william j McCahu 8.
prrslieuL
NfN FOAM CLINICAL co. INC.. rhcni-a
supple. aif Pear 80. has made an assignment u
ktucr Grrtuners
MAY hRI Bfrsi.Y sro,s il7 Rrlng.on a. hs.
n-ft- an aslgrmenf fo " r-s srhFsrr
New-York tribune., 1917-10-19
S u s I e n a n c e
Cereals

Wheat. Efforts are being made 20
curtail the output OF flour IN the
Northwest in order TO divert the sup
nlv of wheat to mills in other sections,
esnecially In the East. The big DO
mestic demand for -four IS clear
demonstration of the fact that stocks
were allowed 10 run down 20 very low
cbb during the weeks consumed IN Con
gress in passing the food bill. and that
the situation is not likely 70 become
anywhere near normal until there IS
more accumulation IN the hands OF
consumers. Receipts at primary points
showed a moderate improvement, ana
so far this week the total hgures sno"
an increase of about 100000 Dusheis
over last week, although about 3,5oV'-
600 under last year.
Corn.-The trade was considerably
disturbed By expressions credited 10
Mr.. Hoover, who is quoted as saying
that the grain trade is sitting on
powder keg and that the future OF the
market is in its hands. This was
thought TO imply that the Food Ad-
ministration will not countenance ag
gressive speculative operations and II
Warnings are not needed in this respect
it may resort to drastic measures, as II
has power OF closing the markets en-
tirely. with this in view traders were
Inclined TO he cautious, and the market
was heavy until late in the day. when
prices rallied and closed &C to &c net
higher.
The weather was distinctly unfsyor-
able. with quite extensive rains over
the belt. These were looked upon as
against an early movement. although
clearing and colder weather was prom
ised In the near future. New corn is
being offered IN a moderate way, but
the continued strength IN the msrke,
FOR old corn and the uncertainty re
gardng the extent of the movement
OF the new crop kept the market IN a
state OF nervousness. IL was intln.ated
that the government intends 20 use its
powers 70 relieve the car situation and
20 promote an early movement of the
new crop. so II is believed 20 be the
policy OF the government TO stimulate
a more active consuming demand for
corn in order 20 conserve supplies OF
wheat as far as possible.
Yes'day's Previous Year
New York: cose. close. ago
Corn. No . yellow s2.o2 500 siop ?
Chicago:
December ........ f.f5i. f.i47s 50 4
May ...... ....... f.fffs io1, ef3f
Oats-There was only small vol