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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Minister'S Home Sacked;
Mob Beats His Daughter

London, March 16.-The Petrograd
correspondent of "The Times" describes
the sacking of the residence of Count
Fredericks. Minister of the Imperial
Court and de-de-camp TO the Emperor,
as one of the most deplorable incidents
of the revolt The house was set on
fire and the Counts aged wife was car
ried out fainting. His daughter. who
is frail. rushed out, carrying her favor
lite dog. The girl was beaten by thu
drunken mob and the dog was killed.
Both women eventually were taken to
place of safety.
Count Fredericks is now in attend
ance upon former Emperor Nicholas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Michael, New Russian Regent,
Was Thrice Banished by Gar
His Two Morganatic Alliances
and Other Escapades An
gered Imperial Brother

The Grand Duke Michael, youngest
and only surviving brother Of the
Car, and now regent for the care
witch Alexis. is the favorite son of the
Dowager Empress Marie Feodorovna'
sister of the Dowager Qufen AlcXan-
dra of Great Britain. He has been
strongly opposed to the German iniiu-
ence in the Russian imperial family
For ten years MichaePs name has
meant only one thing TO those VINO
gossip Of the lapses of royalty and
more varied scandal has been at
tached to him than to any other mem
Der of the none too chaste Romanoh
family. -,
The man who will rule Russia until
the young Gar becomes OF age mas
been banished from the court az
Petrograd three times since l9O9 pc
cause of the publicity afforded ms
escapades. During this time. he mas
managed to worm his way out OF the
marriage arranged for HIM with the
Princess Patricia Of Connaught ana 10
entanqle himself in two morgdnatlc al
1iances. one of which still holds'
Resides these more serious advent,
ures he has been concerned IN several
other more transitory ones, wnlch
were afforded sufficient publicity 70
teen him almost continually IN the
had graces of his elder and royai
brother. ..;,..,-
Michael Aexandrovitch Is thirty
nine wears old. ten years younger than
the Gar. He is more distinctly nus
sian in build, character and manner
tbor Nicholas. Those VINO knew the
Car Alexander have said that the son
much resembled the father. his edu
cation was wholly military ana ne mas
held many honorary commands III 'he
army.
Banished in 1913
At the death of the Grand Duke
George. his elder brother, the tltIe Oh
heir presumptive descended to MN ana
remained with him until the CZareViich
Aleyis was born in 1904. After thlS
event he continued to be known uhIli
lola. as the Regent Designate, VINO
would act as guardian TO the boy III
case of his fathers death. .,
In 1918 Grand Duke Mlchaels second
,,,o~canatic marriage drove the long
suffering Car past endurance, and the
Grand duke was banished But, before
his offence, there was long series OF
affairs which contributed much to the
gossip of European courts.
In 1909 the engagement to Princess
"Pat." which had been arranged IN
1906. was broken off, much to the dis
comfture of Russian statesmen, who
had hoped to make this alliance a tie
which would bind the two empires
closer together.
A love affair which the grand duke
was prosecuting in Odessa was respon-
sible for this. Later his affections
turned to the wife of a brother officer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16

part of the Germanic peoples. Then
they hope and believe there will come
a consolidation of all the revolutionary
peoples. Russian and Germanic, com,
bination that by its very force and
weight will compel the militarists OF
Europe's warning nations to cease their
strife. And so out of revolution Will
come the great peace
The "Russoye SlOvo" (the Russian
WordO asserts that the ministerial
traitors who would have betrayed the
nation into the hands of its enemies
are imprisoned and the great movement
which has been so long in preparation
is at last under way.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-03-16
Mounted Defence League

The Mounted Defence League, COM
prised of the patrons, riding masters
and employees Of the Central Park Rid
ing Academy. was organized last night.
The members began military training
under the direction of Lieutenant NJ.
Frederick Jensen, of the 14th Regi-
ment. n. G.. n. Y. who recently re-
turned from duty on the Mexican Dor
der. More than $50 men are enrolled
in the troop. and in case of a call 10
arms by the government will vol
unteer
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
DRESDEN PEOPLE
TO EAT ELEPHANT
Restaurant Keeper Buys a "Bad One'
of a Show Man for S2.250-
New Outlets for Menu.

Berlin, April 9.-There will be ele-
plant steaks and outlets on the menus
Of the Barenschenke.. one Of the larg-
est and. most popular restaurants in
Dresden, which bought a live elephant
recently and had 1t, killed at the num-
tipal slaughtery~house. The beasts.
name was Jumbo. He was only eigh-
teen years old and until a. few week
& was employed as a performer in
the Stosch-Sarasant travelling circus.
Jumbo was born and reared in the
circus and for a long time had been a
special. favorite with Director Sara
SAM, who had taught him to dance
and dine like a gentleman at a res
taurant. He might have gone on
dancing and dining for decades had
he not lost his temper too often lately
and thrown table, bell, plates, and
bottles at the poor clown who waited
on him in the arena When his terp-
sicorean act, too, assumed a violent
character, e~ndangering his trainers
life. Jumbo was sentenced to death by
Director Sarasani. who sold his car
ass in advance to the proprietor Of
the Barenschenke for 5000 marks
G2,25O at normal exchange .rates.)
Several veterinary surgeons and pro-
the>execution. An old African ele-
phant-hunter, now settled as a farm
err in the neighborhood, emptied his
rifle twice into Jumbo's head, close
behind the ear, and the huge beast
collapsed stone-dead. with a tremend-
Gus crash. Some twenty butchers
went to work on the carcass, which
weighed more than $500 pounds. The
skin alone weighed 600 pounds and
was sold for 1000 marks to a leather
manufacturer. The animal was alb
solutely healthy, and there will he
roast elephant at the Barenschenke
for the Hanging of the meat.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
SHORTAGE TO
BE SOLVED BY MINI.
Farmers in This Section of Country
Must Raise More Pigs, Potatoes
and Corn.

The food shortage in the country
must be solved by the farmers Of Min
nesota during tho coming summer,
according to John r. Rich, chairman
Of the Ninth district of the Federal
Reserve bank, which includes virtual
ly the entire northwest.
. "Plant moro potatoes and corn"
he declares, land raise more hogs and
sheep. Thousands OF acres in Minne-
waited.
"An extra acre Of potatoes planted
on one farm will NEAR a winters
supply for 20 families. An extra acre
of corn on each Minnesota. farm will
mean a gain Of $500. 900 in total
profits. Ten additional hogs on each.
northwest farm will mean a gain Of
$50, O0O. 900 in total farm profits. A
few additional sh@ep on each north
west Minnesota fern will also mean
q corresponding gain"
Because OF the worldwide food
shortage and the many millions Of
men Withdrawn from European agri-
culture to fill the armies. Mr.. Rich
finds that at appears safe to pre-
sumo that price levels will be very
favorable" even with greatly increas-
ed crops harvested in the northwest
this wear.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
MRS. M'MAH0N
TO TALK HERE
State Organizer for Minnesota
Suffrage Organization to De-
: liver Lecture Here.


Mrs. Albert Mcmahon of Minneapo-
lis, state organizer for, the Minnesota
Woman's Suffrage association, will de-
liver a lecture on Equal Suffrage" in
the junior high school auditorium in
the Central high school on Thursday
evening at 8 o'clock.
Mrs. Mcmahon Is making a tour Of
northwestern Minnesota in the inter-
,ests OF the association at the present
time, and will lecture at Crookston
Wednesday, evening.
mo .attempt.@will be, made at-this
time to organize a local suffrage or
ganization, according to local MEM
bers of the state organization. A To-
cal organization will probably be per-
.fected later, however,
All have been invited to attend the
lecture III the high school auditorium
on Thursday evening, and no charge
will be made.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
april s-1s-2s.)

Grand Forks. N. Oak. April 9Th, 1917.
Sealed proposals will be received by
F.. F. Bufchard, secretary, for, and in
behalf, Of the Board Of Education OF
Independent School District NO. I, of
the city of Grand Forks. N: Oak. at the
office Of the Superintendent at the city
Friday. April 20, 1911. for the electrical
work n laboratory equipment for the
high school building, Grand Forks. N.
OAK, Separate bids will be received on
clock system by each bidder for the
electrical work. Separate bids will be
received on cleaning system by
each bidder for the electrical work, all
in accordance with drawings and speci-
flcations, furnished by W. J.. Edwards,
architect, Grand Forks. N. Oak.
Copies Of the above mentioned draw
ings and specifications may be seen at
the office Of the architect, Grand Forks.
N. Oak, and at the Builders Exchanges
of Grand Forks, N Oak; st: Paul.
fice,of the Board Of Education.
check for so Of the amount Of the bid.
secretary.
Successful bidder must furnish the
board with surety bond as required by
law for the faithful performance Of the
contract.
The right is reserved to accept or re-
ject any and all bids.
BY order Of the Board OF Education.
F. F. BURCHARD,
W. J.. EDWARDS,
Architect.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
REFUSEMuST
Be REMOVED
Police Department Have Been
Instructed to Garry Out Or
ders Of Board Of Health.

.,o City ~ authoriti hort. 10 q ,. East a 9; nd
annual spring cleaning campaign In
back yards, alleys and other places
where refuse has accumulated during
the past winter.
The police department have been
instructed to see that the order Of the
board, of health Anent the spring
cleanup be carried out to the letter.
Must Use Dump Ground.
All garbage. manure and other
dump grounds, q mile north and
three.fourths Of 4 mile west Of East
Grand Forks.
An inspection OF all Of the back
yards and alleys In the city will be
made by the city officials in a short
time to see whether or not the order
has been complied with.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
POSTERS USED
by WASHINGTON
!, AGAIN UTILIZED
Rao-siini1es of Posters Of
Days ofl177e Distributed
In East Grand Forks.

Accurate fac-si1niles. of the posters
used BY General George Washington
In l776. 70 secure volunteers for the
n!rst Omitted States army in the Revo-
lutionary war have been distributed
about Uast Grand Forks by Private
G. q. Pritchett, In charge Of the local
recruiting station, 207. DeMers avenue,
in an effort to speed UP recruiting for
tbs war with Germany.
Appeal for Soldiers.
: the poster is headed with the
words, 1.-THE Father Of Our Country
Appeals for Soldiers as Follows"
Tho poster is printed In the same
form a. It was used by General Wash
S1oton, and all OF the words are print
ID, In the old form which was in vogue
= THAT time. Following is the poster
Aeused by Washington:
Urged to Enlist.
ITO all brave, healthy, able-bodied,
Ind we'll disposed young men, in this
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Out They Go

A prominent attorney called on
Aaker's Business College for a ste
nographer. Miss Haas was put in
touch with the position. secured 1t,
and entered upon her duties. at once.
This is the fourth A. B. c.. student
go into a position this week, which
shows the demand for trained office
help. This will tell you that you can
be sure Of one of the best positions
by entering the A. b. G. A special
course is offered to high school
graduates and teachers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
FLAG TORN FROM
POLE; MUTlLATED
Old Glory, Fastened to J.. L. Ryan
Home, Found Trampled in Earth
and Torn.

Old Glory, which had been fastened
to a pillar at the top Of his porch by
John L. Ryan, PA North Second
street, early Friday evening, was
found torn from it's pole and stamped
in the earth, when he returned to his
home shortly after 10 o'clock that
evening. A number Of other outrages
of q similar nature have been report
ed by local residents Of late. That it
fs the work of German sympathisers
is the opinion Of local officials, and
an investigation has been started.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
ANNUAL BANQUET TO
BE HELD TONIGHT
Officers for Ensuing Year to Be Elect
cd at Annual Session of Com
mcrclal Club.

The annual banquet and meeting Of
the East Grand Forks Commercial
club will be held this evening begin
ming al $3.50 O'Clock.
At the close of the BANQUET, a num-
Der of short addresses will be made
by club members, after. which the
business session will be held.
Officers for the ensuing year will
be elected and reports of the work
accomplished. by the club during the
past year will be received.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
MORE RECRUITS NEEDED.

Chicago. April s.-The stimulus
given recruiting here by the presi-
dents proclamation that q state of
al exists continued today, but Of
marine corps. said they were far
from having obtained the required
number of recruits.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
GRAND FORKS

ton to Join the troops, now raising
under General Washington, for the
defense Of the Liberties and Tnde.
pendence of the United States. against
the hostile designs OF Foreign enemies.
Take Notice. That Tuesday. Wed
nesday, Thursday, Friday and Satur-
day, at spottswood. in Middlesex,
Lieutenant Reading, with his music
and recruiting party Of company in
Major Shutes Battalion Of the Elev-
enth Regiment of Infantry, command
ed by Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Og-
den, for the purpose Of receiving the
enrolment Of such youth Of spirit, as
may be willing to enter in this honor-
able service: 81,
1.-THE encouragement at this. time
to enlist, is truly liberal and generous,
namely a bounty OF Twelve Dollars.
and annual and fully sufficient supply
of good and handsome clothing, a
daily allowance of a large and ample
ration Of provisions, together with
Sixty Dollars a year in gold and silver
money on account OF pay, the whole
Of which the soldier may lay up for
himself and friends, as all articles
proper for his subsistence and COM
fort are provided by law, without any
expense to him.
: Advantages Held Out. i
"Those who may favor this recruit
ing party with their attendance as
above, will have opportunity Of hear
ing and seeing in a more particular
manner, the great advantages which
these brave men will have. who shall
embrace this opportunity Of spending
a few happy years in viewing the diff
ferent parts Of this beautiful CONT
nent, in the honorable and truly re-
spectacle character Of a soldier, after
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
LEGAL NOTICE
Proposals for Blank Books, Stationery
Printing, Etc, FOL Grand Forks
County.

SV4U
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids
will be received by the undersigned.
County Auditor of Grand Forks county,
up to 10 o'clock q. M, May I, 1917. for
ali Blank Books. Stationery. Printing
and Miscellaneous Supplies for the Off
cials of Grand Forks county. for one
ne Sesr; WITH e. PER the se county A ana oe"R Ridde Gn
receiving the contracts must be prepar-
ed to furnish good and SUFFICIENT surety
bonds approved by the board Of county
their bid conditioned upon the faithful
performance of their contract. All bids
to be enclosed in sealed envelopes and
Books" or Bids for Stationery or
Bids for Printing as the case may be.
The board of county commissioners re-
serves the right to accept or reject any
or all parts Of bids at their discretion.
Dated at Grand Forks, North DAKOTA.
this 4th day Of April, 1917.
HANS ANDERSON,
Copnfv A,,SifAH
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09

which, he may. IL he pleases. return
home to his friends, with his pock-
cts full of money and his head cover-
ed with laurels.
: "God save the United states"
Men Needed Now.
W6shinEton'B poster is followed by
d present day admonition, to "Do as
u f%orefathers did in 1915. Enlist"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
On Vacation.

Miss Anne Mcclure of this city Is
spending her vacation with relatives
in Shakopee, MINI. Miss Mcclure is
connected with the Western Union
Telegraph company's Office in Grand
Forks,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09

NEW HIGH HOG PRICES.
Chicago, April s.-.HoEs jumped to
to scantiness Of arrivals. Cattle and
sheep were not e plentiful.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Visitinr in

Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. O'Keefe Of this
city are visiting for q short time with
Mrs. o'Keefe's sister. Mrs. Ben Gill
Ian Of Winnipeg.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
MANY INDICTMENTS.

New York, April 9.-An indictment
naming 81 corporations and IS in
divduals charging violation Of the
Sherman. antitrust law in fixing prices
Of coal, was handed down today by
federal grand Jury.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Ia Rcmverinr.

Miss Julia Hagen Of this city, who
underwent a serious operation in a
west side hospital last week, is recov-
ering rapidly, according to reports.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Leaves for Montana.

11ctVcS TUT N1UMly1Uds -
Herman Cresien Of this City has lett
for Great Falls. Mont,.awhers4HS--Mill
spend a short time attending to-busi-
ness matters and visiting4friends.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Here From 81. Paul

f10F6 FTOm ST. Paul.
Mrs. p. T. Dewitt of st. Paul is Wis.,
.iting for a. few days with her mother,
Mrs. M. L. Mcclure. Of this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09

and Il was = desire to be at homo on
Easter sunday that prompted them
to risk the hazardous trip to the rail-
road bridge in q row boat.
The story Of the drowning. which
plunged tho entire membershtp OF the
Commercial Travellers Of North Dako-
Ia into mourning. 10 pathetic in the
told in the case OF Won Hagen.
Starts Home for Easter. Dinner.
Early Sunday morning o Hagen
telephoned his wife that he would be
homo for Easter dinner. The hearts
Of his three little children yer nlled
with Joy, and they eagerly awaited
the return Of daddy" to help them
color Easter eges. For hours the fam
lily awaited the return OF husband and
brother salesmen informed the wife
Of the tragedy. She was overcome
Draw Lots for Fatal Trip.
The idea to cross the river in q row
boat originated at q gathering Of
travelling men, who make their head
quarters in Bismarck and were
anxious to be home Easter. in q Man.
dan hotel. Lots were cast to =
which would make the trip Saturday
night. The four mon who were
drowned lost the drawing and, ac-
cordtng to agreement, were to remain
In Mandan over. night and make the
trip Sunday morning. Lang and Mas
sey volunteered to take the men to
the railroad bridge, and shortly be.
fore 10 o'clock yesterday. the six men
piled their suitcases and bags into the
boat and set out for the bridge happy
in the thought that they would be able
to join their families at Easter din
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
OF FIVE
TRAVELLING MEN
ARE RECOVERED

Continued from Page ~
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
were RUNDOWN

How often we hear it said of a man
Or woman that "they were rundown in
health" ountsfortheirpresen
sickness. For that reason it is impor-
tant that when you find you tire easily,
when your nerves are troublesome or
your work is irksome, you should
strengthen your system Immediately
with the blood-enriching, tissue-build-
ing food in, SCOTS Emulsion which
contains pure Norwegian cod liver
oil and is free from alcohol.
Scott 4 Bovine. Bloomneld. n. J. 1913
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-09
Story OF Eyewitness.

Few people witnessed the accident.
Miss Winnifred knutsen and Miss
Violet Schneider Of Bismarck saw the
boat capsixe from a position on the
bank Of the river.
THE river was free from ice and
when the boat was about 500 feet from
the Heart river bridge and about 1850
feet from shore the boat struck a post
Several Of the mon disappeared Inn
mediately while the others fought
desperately with their hands"
The news Of the accident quickly
spread to Mandan and Bismarck, and
hundreds Of men took up the search
for the bodies.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Coats $40 to $40

And the waists-newly ar
rived. Dainty waists will
complete your Easter raj
ment. The great vogue for
georgette crepe finds ample
expression in these waists of
that material. Priced at
$500
They are white with collars
of pink, maize or white.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
Do You Believe In God? Then OutwardIy
Manifest 1t by Going to Church.

IT. enough for say that he lives righteous life and
that be believes Supreme Being lie must give OUT
WARD MANIFESTATION Of that belief.
There + only one that give OUTWARD MANI
HESITATION his belief in and love Of God, and that by
GOING TO CHURCH, The church is the home Of Cod lie
reign great feast days like Easter, THANKSGIVING.
Christmas and New Years the churches lcd Overlooking
People TO CHURCH honor God and thank him for tbs
blessings those feast days to GO TO CHURCH
ard church for the remainder of the year
FyERN SUNDAY is a feast day Of the church
AS A RESULT OF THE COUNTRY WIDE GO TO CHURCH
MOVEMENT THERE HAS BEEN A SPLENDID INCREASED AT.
TENDANCE IN CHURCHES. BUT THERE ARE MANY WHO
SAVE BEEN THE CALL IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE
AAKE UP YOUR MIND GO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY. TELL
YOUR WIFE OF YOUR RESOLUTION AND NOTE THE PLEASED
LOOK ON HER TELL YOUR CHILDREN, AND 1T WILL
MAKE AN IMPRESSION ON THEM FOR LIFE a PARENT CAN
I'll AFFORD TO HIS CHILDREN TO GO TO CHURCH AND
REMAIN AWAY FROM DIVINE SERVICE HIMSELF
Going to church DOESN'T QURE ANY GREAT SAC
RIFCE The services seasonahc hour They not
lang You surely MEET TIE RIGHT KIND OF PEOPLE
there Tie invariably INSTRUCTIVE AND III.
LIFTING. Try going church sunday See if You don't
feel better for will help yoq the temptation,
~ the world You'll hesitate before YOU do wrong SIN
brings pun,hmen Righteousness lis reward II want 70
eAfn the reward righteousness and AVOID the punishment
s;l. be ii regular church attendant
START NEXT SUNDAY To BE 4 CONSISTENT CHURCH,
C.<.ER
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1917-03-31
DR.. WEST HEADS
NORMAL SCHOOL

The State Board Of Education at a
meeting Wednesday afternoon elected
Prof. Henry 5. West principal of the
State Normal School to succeed Miss
Sarah a Richmond OF the seven
members of the board present DR.. West
received five votes. two votes being
blanks His election was then made
unanimous He will take charge Of the
school at the close Of the present schol-
astic year Miss Richmond will remain
with the school in teaching capacity.
His salary will be $1,000 year with
a dwelling attached 10 the school free Of
rent.
DR. Flexner. in charge Of the survey
of Maryland colleges, attended the
meeting Of the state board Wednesday
lie expressed a high opinion Of frofes-
4or West