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Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WHO WANTS WARP

Who wants war? Nobody that we
know Of. 1t is possible that there is
q small body of persons who want
war for its own sake or for what
they can make out Of it; but those
persons are SO few in number, and
DO lacking in real influence over
American thought. that they may be
ignored altogether. For the rest, we
al want peace. War. under existing
conditions, might not. and probably
would not mean the invasion of our
country by foreign army. But it
would mean the loss of American
lives. whether few or many no one
can tell, and the piling up of enor-
nous bills Of costs which must be
met by the payment Of taxes. That
is a prospect which no one desires TO
face.
The American people and the
American government have done
nothing and will do nothing to pro-
woke war. If war is made it must be
OF the making of others. Germany
has taken steps in that direction. She
Americans. She has presented ex-
cuses and explanations and promised
amendment. Now she has withdrawn
all her promises. and has made
specific threats to disregard the rights
which the people of this country in
common with those of all other
countries. enjoy. The carrying out
OF those threats will precipitate war.
Whatever the nature of the declara-
ton, whatever the formal status. the
actual carrying out of those threats
VIII s1gnalize the opening of war.
Ana II the affair Is thus begun, it will
oe the earnest desire of every loyal
American that the war shall not end
until the aggressor has been given
a lesson in conduct which will last
him for generations.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
(By Tom Parker Junkin.)

Bismarck, y. D. Feb. 1.-THE old
aoage. Beware ire wrath OF q pa
:isHt man." was exempiaed in the
house this afternoon when apples
were being discussed Something
more than apples were hurled across
words OF anger IN answer TO words
Of sarcasm and insnuation and the
former won the approval Of the
house
Representative ]. F. T. O'Connor
Of Grand Forks had been the victim
OF the league bosses steam roller
earlier IN the afternoon. He had Of
fered a motion that as House Bill
lis, the child labor bill. as amended
il be re-referred to the committee on
labor. The motion was oYerwhelr-
ingly turned down. a few minutes
later the same motion was made by
Representative Arnold and as it was
about 70 be put. the Grand Forks rep
resentative called the attention Of
the house to the fact that his same
motion had been defeated. but he be-
lieved it was proper to refer the bill
caucus sworn member Of the house
majority yelled aye his loudest for
Nr. Arnold's motion. just as they had
shouted mo" to Mr.. O'Connor's.
Mr.. O'connor said he felt like
apologizing to the house majority for
having made the motion.
Asked Information.
The house had been in session sted-
lily nearly five hours when House Bill
24s, relating to licensing transient
merchants and peddlers was reached.
Representative O'Connor asked the
author. Mr.. Weld of Wells, the pur-
pose Of one portion Of the bill az a
matter OF Information. saying 1t ap-
peared to him the bill would work an
injury to local merchants.
Stairs Sneef.
Representative Stair OF Bottineau,
who has frequently interjected per-
sonalities and insinuations into the
discussions. took this as his cue. He
said he had listened to the question.
Of the gentleman from Grand Fork.
and would suggest that II he owed
the country merchants anything he
might go out and pay them. He ad-
ded:
But I fear the gentleman from
Grand Forks has really more interes,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
THE AUTO SHOW.

The auto show which is now in
progress at the Auditorium is by far
the best and most complete that has
ever been held in the city. Every
available inch of space is taken. and
the exhibits are of a high order.
Every normal human being either
owns a car or hopes to do so. If he
owns one, he is interested in making
comparisons with others, and in keep
ing track Of the production of acces-
sories which tend to make a machine
more efficient and the handling of it
more comfortable and convenient. II
he does not own a car, but expects
to do so, then the whole wide uni
verse Is his, for he wants to examine
and compare makes and prices to ac-
quaint himself with everything that
belongs to an automobile.
At the show now being held the
exhibits cover an unusually wide
range, and even viewed as an enter
tadnment the affair is a most excel
lent one. and one which will more
than repay visit. Special attention
has been devoted this year to the at
tractiveness of the displays. The
building itself is handsomely decor
ated, and the exhibitors have We'd
with each other in an effort to make
their displays as attractive as possible
and to keep them in harmony with
the entire setting. Good music is
provided, and the entire show is one
which merits all the attention that
hos been given to it.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

haven't received a single letter about
it. 1 am here to do what is best for
the state. And L have a perfect right
to ask explanations. And, I want to
state that never yet has a member OF
this house refused such an explana-
ton.
Il insist, however, that the bills be
considered on their merits. and not
upon personalities.
Peterson Gets His.
THE other day the gentleman who
sits across the aisle from me (Mr
Peterson), in opposing certain bills
declared it was measure that helped
the lawyers. 1 will say that it did
not help the lawyers; that the man
who made that statement didn't know
what he was talking about, and hadn't
even read the bill.
II protest that 1t is time these in
situations, these challenges of mo-
tives. be abandoned and that these
men give themselves over to the
proper method Of treating their fell
low members"
LeaglIers Applaud.
Representative O'Connor was
roundly applauded for his talk and
several mem bers crowded around him
to offer him congratulations. includ-
ing some of the best known league
members.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

in Nash Brothers and in Grand Forks
than he has in the country merchants
and the farmer"
O'Connor Turns Loose.
Mr.. O'Connor. accepting Stairs .
challenge. obtained recognition and
opened up on the Bottineau represen-
tative- as we'll as upon Representative
Peterson Of Towner. the floor leader
OF the caucus. whom he charged with
using the same kind Of tactics.
Il have sat in this assembly 40
days and have listened to my motives
being impugned," said Representative
O'Connor
II want to state 1 have no precon-
ceived notions as to this bill and since
an explanation has been made by the
author, l am going to vote for the
bill.
But the man who asks a question
on the floor Of the house, who asks
that the merits of the measure be
presented. is subjected from time to
time to the lash of sarcasm as ap-
piled by the gentleman from Bot
t1neau. NO doubt others in the house
have felt the lash as l have. It has
come when member chanced To
stand for something that the gentle
man from Bottineau did not agree
with.
Interest of People.
II want to say am not here in the
interests OF Nash Bros: that I am not
here in the interests Of anybody; that
haven't heard a single thing about
this bill under considerations; that ]
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

separate choice may be. Matters have
reached stage too desperate for a
division Of forces and the separation
OF policy. The dominant member Of
the central group is Germany, and it
Is German policy that governs the ac-
ton of the combination. In the poll
icy Of unrestricted submarine warfare
which Germany has announced, she
will be supported by her allies, al
though in fact they may be unable to
perform the physical acts necessary
to the carrying out Of that policy.
If war with Germany comes i, may
easily come with the entire group Of
central powers. There is little prob
ability that there will be actual phys
ical contact between American forces
and those of Austria or Bulgaria.
Turkey Is much more accessible. and
between her espousal Of Germany.s
submarine policy and the develop
ments in the Armenian situation.
conflict with Turkey is much more
probable.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WELCOME HOME

Men of the North Dakota re,l,,a,+
We greet you on your return from
service IN distant state. Months ago
we oade you God-speed as You left
'ne state to take up the larger SER
vice Of the nation. What fate was
IN store for you was unknown yon
were called into service because of
tne probability Of war, and it was in
run recognition of that fact that Won
left your homes and your ordinary
occupa1lons and placed yourselves
Without reservation at tho disposal q,
the government Of your nation.
You have not been called on to do
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

Associated Press today the figures Of
arrivals and departures for yesterday
at English ports, proving that largef
number of vessels entered and de-
parted than on any day during the
past six months. Taking day at
random during the period since the
140 British arrivals and departures
only four vessels were sunk and these
figures, according to the officials, gave
an excellent idea of the percentage Of
loss to vessels taking the risks.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
WELCOME TO OUR KHAKI BOYS

The flags all a-hyng, the Is gaily
To welcome dear khaki
In gruelng march and daily TOLL preserving
Hail gallant Colonel Frame, mt nd
He brings loved safely
We fling the city wde with all and
Welcome and thrice welcome, khaki boys
So here's heroes
And bavey their youth and
lhey are coming! They coming This of
welcome oh, how welcome, dear khaki
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
English Confident in.
Ability of Their Navy
To Cope With U-Boat

London. Feb. 14.-Naval officers
here believe the submarine operations
may continue at high tension for a
couple Of months, but show the ut
most confidence in the ability of the
navy to cope with the latest cam
paign with approximately the same
success as the campaign against the
U-boats in 1915.
An admiralty official showed the
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
State Comment
War With Germany.

Mountrail County Promoter: The
talk of war with Germany has been
going on for nearly two years, but in
all that time there has been no sug-
gestion or intimation Of what course
that country would pursue il hostili-
ties were really opened. II an actual
contest should come out Of the present
muddle, there are only a few ways
open to the United States. The in
termed vessels belonging to German
citizens, and which are now in Ameri-
can ports, can De taken over by the
government. In fact, this is already
being done. The crews, likewise, can
be detained without violation Of inter-
national law.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15

GERMANY AND HER ALLIES.
Germany's allies will stand with
her in the matter of submarine war
fare. as in all other matters. They
must do so, no matter what their
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Free Citizens

Free Citizens.
1nkster Enterprise: The American
citizen considers himself a free indi-
vidual and for that reason he always
resents being dictated to. The Ameri-
can people are also noisy on occasion
ana are given to being carried away
by the eloquence or extortion Of
speakers and politicians.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
Men and Money.

Men and Money.
Fargo Courier-News: They are
both still pouring into the hopper Of
the European war. In a length of
bout mile along the Verdun front a
million mon are said to have fallen.
Inc steady stream of recruits is need
ed to take the place Of those who are
belng ground up in wars machine
The value Of ground is measured by
the number Of lives it takes to earn
II: so many men to the foot, so many
thousand to the mile.
IT costs in dollars and pounds, too.
Great Britain is now spending close
to 100000 day The total ex-
penditures since the war started are
more than twenty thousand millions
Al per cent the interest will amount
to billion-a thousand million-a
year. That is nearly three million
dollars day.
Great Britain and Ireland Just be-
lore the war were credited with 4
population OF forty-six million people.
SO the war expense today amounts to
a dept OF about hundred pounds, or
near $500, for every man, woman and
cnlid IN the United Kingdom. repre-
senting an interest payment OF s2b a
year.
The cost of the war in money will
not be paid while the war is on. It
Will not be paid for many years after
1t. One feature Of the debt is q com
pensation. In all countries at war the
greater part Of it is held by nation
ais, citizens of the country whose OBJ
nsation they hold. In large part the
people Will be paying back to them
selves in interest what is collected
from them in taxes.
But what about the man who had
no savings, whose earnin1o xya.a ho,o
subsistence. and who holds no war
Donos! The governments will sim
ply have to get their money where
they can get 1t. The whole tendency
OF after-War taxation will be to equal
ne. Those who are able must pay.
Fake Investigation.
Mandan Pioneer: At the beginning
OF the present session Of congress a
great deal OF noise was made concern
ing an investigation of the high cost
OF living. Newspapers carried, .ac-
counts Of how thorough this investi-
gation was to be and the people could
almost see immediate results z
BUT what has become OF the inyes-
dgadon7 There has been no matari-
q cnanse In the prices other than up.
Mard ana those in charge are strange
y silent on the results Obtained 10
far. Was the investigation planned
.impIy - conctNAtory measure 70
sppeess the people into thinking tiat
ON stnlng swas going to 10 done AZ
any r.ts. we would liks g knov
what the investigators found ont and
- are certainly entitled 70 that much
lt y. now esnsfaily undsrstood thaf
ss!s Ieod a ~ g! 3 idsrabls
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
A WELCOME TO OUR SOLDIER BOYS

We're glad you've returned from the border.
You came at the presidents order.
You did a good stunt
While down at the front,
As told by official recorder.
We give you tho glad hand Of greeting;
Each with his neighhor competing,
To cause to feel
Our welcome is real,
Through pleasure, and knick. knacls eating
We're proud Of the service you rendered..
Tho sturdy, bright lives which You rendered,
But hope, yes and pray
You'll ne'er see the day
Like service may be engendeeed.
You're in fine fettle grant you,
And feel that foe would daunt you,
But hope that the day
Is far far away
When our Uncle Samuel will want you.
So take OF each brown regimental,
And each uniform ncddental;
Let Mexicos feas
Bite Whoe'er they please,
You don't care q blamed continental!
DIR. 9. PAIGE JOHNSON.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-02-15
O'C0nnor Hands Singing
Rebuke to R0Wdy Tactics
OfLeague Representatives

in Nash Brothers and in Grand Forks
than he has in the country merchants
and the farmer"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
PRAYER AN ART DECLARES DIR. DAY

pr. Day of the United Congrega- >.Aonal church preached yesterday morning on the subject, Unanswered Prayer" He said in part:
 "Is the instinct which makes every man of us try to pray based upon a delusion? Was, He who called upon man to pray without ceasing to al- ways be in prayer, was He naise7hen? :? side a great while before day that he too mistaken? What kind of prayer does God promise to ansTer is the f1rst part Of this great religious prob lem for us to consider. a4s4--. There are conditions that must be lmet. if prayer is to succeed. Not every petition is answered, for many of them we ask amiss.' If prayer is real, it must conform to the laws of prayer, and all laws of prayer are founded on
 this fact-that true and effectual prayer must begin in righteousness of scharacter. Prayer must be in unsel-
 hshnees, and in the forgiving spirit. , It must also be with a persistent spirit. Prayer is an art; we must de- fve1op our capacities flor praying pa itiently, with persistence, just as we
 acquire any other part. We must also have an oebedient spirit. The highest
 prayer depends upon our willingness i to obey God and take His plan for our
 life. If you and are perfectly iden- ,tified in spirit with the spirit of Jesus
 we shall be able to pray with the
 same effectiveness with which Jesus kprayed."
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
Revolutionary Patriot

Time is g. great healer, as the odo
 adage goes, and no better proof of this is found than in the fact that the United States is today fighting shoulder to shoulder with Great Bri- tain against common foe. But a great galaxy of American heroes llv- ed and died in the days when our faces were turned against our present ally and among them was Joseph Warren, the physician-patrioto Of the Revolution, who was born on June Il, 1741, at Roxbury, Mass. At an early age Dr. Warren became Inter ested in the efforts of the coionists to gain independence. He first pe- gan to attract attention in the early agitation for revolution through aru- cles written for the Boston papers. Thus he stirred the people to acton and himself took part in the town meetings held in Boston, from the arrival of the British troops in 1768 to their removal in ITO. His zeal was such as to gain for him among the Tories the reputation Of crazy doctor" When the Committee of safety was formed n October ITO Dr.
 Warren was made chairman and un- der his direction immediate steps were taken for the public defense. Dr Warren showed his heroic qualities in most striking manner when 2 meeting of the committee was arrang. ed for in the Old South Church. Rrt'
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
FATHER H|NCHEY, NEWLY ORDAINED,
 SAYS FIRST MASS
Father Nihill Breaches Ser, mon at Young Priests
 Initial Service

More than 1900 persons attended the first solemn high mass of Rev. Francis J. Hinehey, yesterday morn ing, at St. Patrick's R. c. crurch, North avenue. Father Hinchey was raised to the priesthood, Saturday morning at 9:30 o'clock at St. Jos eph's Cathedral, Hartford, by Right Rev. John J. Milan. bishop of the diocese of Hartford.
 The clergymen who assisted the young priest at mass were Rev. John c. Lynch. pastor, archpriest; Rev. Thomas Conlin of La Salette Semin- ary, Hartford. deacon, and Rev. John J. Keane. sub-deacon.
 Rev. James B. Nihill, PR, of St. Augustfne's church and under whom the newly ordained priest began his studies for the sacerdotal life, dedv- cred the sermon. Father Nihill re- viewed the life of the priest, the duties, sacrifices and of the work ex- pected of one selected for that call ing. He congratulated Father Him chey on his success in reaching the goal which he has so laboriously strdven for after Il years of hard study.
 An elaborate musical program was rendered under the direction of Prof F. K. G. Weber. Miss May Casserly sang Ave Maria" at the offertory Following the mass the young priest bestowed his blessing upon each member of the congregation.
 A reception was held in the after noon at the home of Father Hin- chey's sister, Mrs. William Peltier, 19s Hawley avenue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
Western Union Opens
 School For Operators

The Western Union Telegraph Go. in this city has established a regular school of telegraphy. free of charge to those who desire to become profi- cient in the Morse code.
 About IA students have already been enrolled and practice nightly in the office in Fairfield avenue where special instruments have been fitted for that purpose.
 At the present time only the Morse code of dots and dash sounds are be- ing tuaght. At a later time it is pro- posed to introduce the Morse Inter national code used in the army and navy for >telegraphing, wireless tele- graphy, light and flat signalling. A. J. Collier, local manager of the company, said today that about six months Is required to gain proficiency in receiving and sending messages. The Western Union has established d | other schools in the larger cities of Connecticut and elsewhere in the Uni | ted States.
 It is believed that the government | will soon send regular instructors to this city and have available hundreds of learners instruments.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
ONE HUNDRED YEARS AGO.
PUBLIC ACTa

An act directing notice to be given in appeals from Courts of Probate, writs of error and petitions for new trial.
 Be it enacted by the Governor and Council and House of Representatives an General Court assembled, that the Courts of Law in this State, be and they are hereby authorized and em- lowered to make such orders as they shall deem reasonable relative to the notices which shall be given of peti- lions for new trials, write of error, and appeal from courts of probate, whereof they respectively have cog- nizance, whenever the adverse party or parties to such petition for. new trial, or writ of error, or any per- son or persons, so interested in such appeals as they ought to be made parties thereto; live without the state and that such notice having been pursuant to the orders of such courts, respectively, in the mode prescribed and duly proved to such courts, the same shall be sufficient service.
 General Assembly.
 Sylvanus Backus, Speaker of the House of Representa- tives.
 John Cotton Smith,
 Governor.
 Attest,
 Thomas Day,
 Secretary.
 (To be Continued,)
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
FLOODS DAMAGE
 NEW YORK TOWNS

Utica, N. r., June 11-Heavy rains throughout this section last night caused serious damage by flood in neighboring towns and some in this city. The storm lasted four hours and seemingly centered in the Sauquoit valley, in which lie the towns of Cass- vile, Clayville, Willow Vale and Washington Mills. Large mills in all these towns have been damaged, one dam has been washed out and the whole valley floor flooded, causing ruin to crops of all kinds and to houses. Several of the mills are working on materials for army con- tracts.
 Low lying portions of this city were flooded in several places. The high est water withsn 28 years is reported
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
HIS HEART BADLY
 AFFECTED
"Fruit-a-tlves" Soon Relieved .ThlS DangerDus Condition

e32 GERHARD ST. EAST, TORONTO.
 ''For two years, was victim of Acute Indigestion and Gas In The Stomach. It afterwards attacked my Hea,t and I had pains all over my body, so that could hardly move around. tried all kinds of Medicine but none of them did me any good. At last, I decided to try Fruit-a- tives''. I bought the first box last June, and now I am well, tst5sr asfmg ossLy th>se boses. I recommend "Fruit-a -tives" to anyone suffering from Indigestion''
 FRED J. CAVEEN.
 5oc. box, 6 for $o.5o, trial size, 25c. At all dealers or sent postpaid by Fruit a-tives Limited, O~denshrrc, NY.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
ELKS TO ENTERTAIN
 MEMBERS OF G. A. R.

The regular meeting Of EHas Howe. tJr., Post No. 8, Grand Army of the Republic. will be held at p. m. Thursday. June A. in their hall, 925
 Main street, and after a short session will march to the home of the Bridge port Lodge Of Ellrs, 3e0 State street, 5where as the guests of that lodge they Twill be entertained with appropriate }F1ag day exercises, music, speaking, Ia banquet, &c.
 !. It Is expected there will be a large 5attendance. by the members of the kpost- Members will go in uniform ii spossfbIc.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-06-11
KINDERGARTEN
COMMENCEMENT

The friends of the Froebel kinder garten have received invitations to the commencement exercises of the class of '97 which will take place at Warner Hall, next Thursday morn ing. Miss Lucy Wheelock of Bos- ton, will deliver an address on Kin dergarten Normal Training which promises to be of unusual interest The diplomas will be presented by Rev. Henry A. Davenport
 The graduates are the Misses Eliza beth Katherine Jamieson, Benita Virginia Slocum, Rose Galdraith, Hen ry Whittridge Filler, Christine Gal draith, Mabel Chester Rowell, Caro- line Day Abbott, Fay Marie Chafee. Cora Royle Crompton. A reception will be held at the conclusion of the exercises.