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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
RUSSIAN SECRET
POLICE ARCHIVES
ARE BURNED UP
Revolutionists Destroyed
Practically all, Says
Report.

London. March 1s.-Practically the
entire archives Of the Russian secret
police were burned by the revolution
lists says Times dispatch from Pet
rograd. When the building in which
the notorious third section had its
headquarters was completed, eagar
crowds sacked the offices, blasted
open safes, wrecked strong boxes and
rushed into the streets, carrying
masses OF documents which were
quickly converted into blazing bon
fires. Not all the documents. how
ever. were destroyed. The new gov
ernment has obtained possession OF
lists and spies and informers who are
being fast run to earth.
Although the pobulace is strongly
disposed to wreak summary ven.
geance on those who Incurred their
hate in the days of the old regime,
the prisoners are safe once they are
under the protection Of the soldiers
are marched through the streets to
the duma or to the district sections
Of tho provisional government.
Strongest anti German feeling ami
mates the population and all highly
placed personages who are suspected
Of German proclivities or who bear
German names .or titles are being
systematically hunted down.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
SUB CAMP PAICN
E.DEN0UNCED
Deputy Hoffman,, Socialist, Also
States That German Peace
Offer Was Ridiculous.

London, March 16.-The German
submarine campaign was denounced
as inhuman and the German peace Of
fer of last December characterized as
ridiculous in a stormy speech by Dep
uty Hoffman,, Socialist. in the Prus-
sian diet, after Chancellor Won Beth
nn-Holiweg had delivered his
speech promising Internal political re-
organization ana reform of the fran
chise after the war, according to a
Sernn dispatch transmitted by the
Central News bureau correspondent at
Amsterdam.
Deputy Hoffman,, after being
thrice called to order. was forced n
leave the chamber. Hoffman, accord
ing to the dispatch. declared that the
military despotism in Germany was
causing mad and unnecessary shed
ding of blood.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
TRADE RELATIONS
WITH JAPAN AID
BY GERMAN BREAK

Toxic, March l6, (Correpondence
Of The Associated Pressl-That the
breaking of Of Diplomatic relations
between the United States and Ger
many will be a factor in promoting
trade cooperation and generally bet.
ter relations between The United
States and Japan, e the view express-
Cd by Kjyoshi Nakasi,cii, the miris-
ter Of agriculture and commerce. Mr..
Nakashoji was one oi q number Of
business and financial Leaders inter-
viewed by the Japanese press en- the
probable effects Of the stand taken IVY
America. Many divergent views were
expressed. but none os the men n
terviewed foresaw any economic
damage to Japan in the msw world
situation.
Mr.. Nakashoji expressed the cpin.
ion that the break between the Unit
cd States and Germany would
strengthen the Anglo-Japanese alli-
ance and that this fact. together with
the new spirit Of cooperation, will
result in the smooth working Of en-
terprises for the development Of
China.
It is beyond doubt. the, minister
said. that the rupture will mean
greater prosperity. for Japan's trade,
as the Pacific and Indian oceans will
be the only. sea routes In the world
free Of danger from enemy sub.
marines. Mr.. Nakashoji believed
that the break would not have any
great effect on Japan's export trade
IN silks. tea. and other products to
the United States
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
EXPORT OF TOBACCO
FROM GERMANY TO BE
FINANCED BY co.

Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 16.
This years export of tobacco to
Germany is to be financed by the
Netherlands Association of Tobacco
Dealers. company specially formed
here for that object with capital Of
$50. 100000. With view to main
tanning its exchange rate, Berlin stip-
ulates that German treasury bills of
two years term shall be taken in pay
ment for such goods. the bills being
guaranteed by the Reichsbank and six
other leading German banking insti-
tutions. Should the present shipping
stagnation continue. or the shortage
of cargo space become such that the
Netherlands East Indian tobacco crop
cannot be transported to the Dutch
market. endeavors will doubtless be
made to ship the tobacco or a large
part thereof. to America. This would
obviate the customary pilgrimage OF
American buyers to the Amsterdam
sales.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
LOCAL MAN IS
UP in COURT
Robert Brown UP Today on a
,Pigging Charge-Mentor Man
is.Convicted of Assault.

Robert Brown. proprietor of soft
dring emporium in East Grand Forks,
is on the stand today in district court
at Crookston charged with selling in
toxicating liquor in violation Of the
option laws. Brown was indicted dur
ing the recent session of the Polk
county grand jury. and has entered
plea of not guilty to the charge. w.
f. Rowe Of Crookston is acting as at
torney for the defendant.
Peter Barnes. who> swore on the
stand yesterday that he was 81 years
of age. and a former marshal of Men
tor. Polk county, was found guilty by
jury in district court Of indecent as
sault on an. 11-year-old Mentor girl.
The jury was out but an hour and a
half.
Alleged Assault is Test.
The TRIAL was commenced yester-
day morning behind closed doors A
number of citizens from Mentor were
witnesses for the defendant, telling OF
the good character of Barnes. The
prosecution alleged, however. that
Barnes had forcibly taken the clothes
from the 11year-old girl. hut did not
allege rape. The assault was alleged
to have taken place in Mentor on
Sept 1, 1916. and two other residents
Of Mentor young farmer and a
rural mail carrier, are indicted on a
similar charge
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
THOMPSON TO SPEAK
AT "U" CONVOCATION
Abraham Lincoln Will be Subject OF
Address-O'Connor Will Sing
Tenor Solo.

The regular convocation at the uni
versity tomorrow morning at II
o'clock will be addressed by Rev. A.
H. Jhompson Of Grand Forks. His
subj6ct will be abraham Lincoln"
This address has been given several
times by Mr.. Thompson and has ev-
erywhere been greeted with the
warmest enthusiasm. This patriotic
address is one that cannot fail to stir
deeply all who hear it. Dr. Thompson
10 q speaker of unusual ability, and
he possesses that rare magnetism of
personality which must 60 into the
making Of any great orator. His treat
mont Of this subject is new and orig
inal and is full of interest FOR all.
The special music of the morning
will be tenor solo by Clarence
o'Connor. He will sing "Belov'd,
IT'S Morn"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
EAST GRAND FORKS
|EAST SIDERS
. WIN TW0'FlRSTS
Glen Douglas Wins First in Ora
torical, and Miss Enright in
Defamation Contest.

East Grand Forks high school stu
dents won double honors in Fosston
last evening when two first positions
were awarded to speakers represent
ing the local school in the declama-
ton and oratorical contests staged in
that city.
Glen Douglas of this city won first
place in the oratorical contest, while
Miss Alveretta Enright outpointed all
OF the other contestants in the decla-
ma tion meet. Four schools were rep
resented in the contest.
H. b. Hessler. director of this de-
partment in the local schools. is de-
serving of much credit for the man.
ner in which the East Side school Is
coming to the front in contests of this
nature. He returned with the win.
ming students this morning from
Fosston.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
ALL RAILROADS In
MEXICO WILL BE
CONTROLLED BY GOVT

Mexico City. March 16.-The de-
partment of communications has an
nounced that in future it will be tie
policy of the government to control
or supervise the management of all
railroads. 1t also is announced that
the policy of the government will be
against giving subsidies or special
privileges to railroads in the future.
The government supervision of the
railroads will be in the hands of a
commission Of technical Inspection
and auditing. Hereafter no franchise
for railroad will be given for more
than rs years. 1t formerly was Gus
tomary to issue franchise for 90
years.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
JACKSON ESCAPES
FROM TEXAS Pen
Alleged Slayer OF Albert Schreader
Flees With Several Others from
State Pcnitcntinry.

Thomas jackson. erstwhile school
teacher. who has been serving SEN
tence in the Texas State Penitentiary
for burglary and forgery. and who is
alleged to have murdered Albert
schreader, former East Grand Forks
boy. at his ranch home near Texar-
kama, Texas. has escaped from the
prison with several others, according
to word received here.
jackson has not yet been appre-
hended, although search has been
instituted, and the countryside near
the prison has been secured.
The Staying of Albert Schraeder.
son of Mrs. Mary Schraeder. OF
Crookston, a former resident Of this
city, created a stir when it occurred
year ago, and not until several
months after the murder was Jack
son arrested for implication. He de-
MED his guilt and his trial was to
have come up within the next few
months on the murder charge.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
MIRAGE IN CLOUDS
FRICHTENS AIRMEN
BY VISION OF PLANE

London. March 1s.-An account Of
mirage in the clouds 10 given in
letter from a British flying corps
officer on the western front He says:
II had often wondered what it
would feel like to see machine COM
ing straight for me and to know
that collision was inevitable. had
the experience this afternoon. only
the collision did not ,aHe place.
II was on patrol with five other
machines over the lines, and had just
gone into a cloud bank. Jult before
going in saw the plane on my right
turning to cross in front Of me. Sud-
denly I saw machine OF the same
type as mine appear out Of the cloud
about nifty feet away. making straight
for me. Il.
"Instinctiyely I tammsd my nose
hard down and went ~ near nose
dive ~ possible. The other aeroplane
did the same. ] turned. The other
turned into me. II
81 was in. cold perspiratton all
over by this time. 20 ! thought. Here
goes; II am going to crash, It might
- well DO complste.' 30 straight for
Il wont We got closer and closer.
and bill! N.Y. machine ana-ats
1aisAGe - s. Is5. y. s,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
NORTON Will co TO
NATIONAL MEETING
Music Supervisors Will Hold Interest.
ing Conference At Grand Rapids
Next Week,

Professor William Wellington Nor
ton, head Of the department of music
Of the University Of North Dakota,
will leave Saturday morning for Grand
Rapids. Mich. to attend the National
Conference Of Music Supervisors to be
held in that city March 10 to 20, in
elusive. An exceedingly interesting
program has been arranged for this
conference. Among the numbers is an
afternoon lecture by Percivai Chubb,
on Music as Folk Art" and par
TALLY as illustrating this lecture. the
Fuller Sisters of Dorset, England, who
appeared in this city on February :,
will give an evenings program Of folk
Music supervisors from all over the
United States will bs In attendance.
The meeting will be one Of the most
interesting national music features Of
the year.
Professor Norton's classwork at the
university will be continued during his
absence, arrangements having been
made for carrying 1t on.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

CONTINUED from Psge ~
and Poland in the first year of tho
war.
Deputy Kerensky. NEW Russian
minister Of Justice, decided on general
political amnesty.
Grand Duke Nicholas has tele-
graphed President Rodzianko Of the
Duma. He had asked the emperor.
in order to save Russia and bring the
war to a successful end, to take the
only step possible in the present fate
full circumstances.
Calm was quickly restored in Petro-
grad, although numerous partisans of
the old regime have been firing, from
roofs and garrets upon troops and In
habitants. BY order Of the executive
committee the soldiers have entered
houses where firing is taking place
The garrison Of the palace at Tears
koe-Selo has declared itself on the
side OF the new government and has
welcomed Its representatives with en-
thusiasm.
Prince shakocskoy, minister OF
commerce in the late administration,
has been arrested by order Of the ere.
cutive committee.
The question Of replacing officers
UISdTIneu DS tHelf own LEOOp4 Ii OIe
which must be decided most prompt
iy. In the meanwhile. the provision.
al government Is doing its utmost to
straighten out the numerous tangles
The Duma and Zeemstvo council are
working hand in hand, although issu.
ing separate pYoclamations.
Despite the non-appearance OF
newspapers. the public is better in
formed Of what is going on than ever
before. For this purpose special
squadron Of motorcars was COM
Wandered by the executive commit
tee and these cars 60 about the city
distributing printed bulletins free to
everybody. Thus the most authentic
news gains speedy circulation.
Through this bulletin service, Presi
dent Rodzianko has appealed earnest
ly to the people not to injure govern
ment buildings. telegraphs, water sup
ply equipment. factories, and to con-
tinue public services and avoid blood
shed.
In the meanwhile. he energentic-
ally is taking up the food problem,
the public is confident that the COM
bined efforts Of the Duma and
Zemstvo will soon assure an adequate
supply. Large stores Of -four have
heen uncovered in various parts of
the city. Factories have formed po-
lice service for patrolling factory dis
tricts. and enrolling one out Of every
ten Of their workmen.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
APPEAL May
Be IN ORDER
Law States That Nationalists
Are Unwilling to Permit Gov
ment to Proceed in War.

London. March 1e.-In discussing
the Irish situation in the house Of
commons today. Andrew Bonar Law.
chancellor Of the exchequer, declared
the attitude Of the Nationalist
might compel an appeal to the coun-
try on the ground that the National
lists were unwilling to permit the gov
ernmsnt to 20 on with the war.
Replying in the House of Commons
today to q question by John Dillon
as to whether orders had been given
the people Of Dublin to remain in
doors on st. Patrick's day. Andrew
Bonar Law said that Henry Il. Duke.
chief secretary for ireland. had gone
to that country. Mr.. Law said he
personally knew nothing about the
mater. but would make inquiries.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
AMERICANS WILL
GO TO INDIA TO
I, WORK WITH ARMIES

Oxford. Eng. March ia dozs.s
or more American Rhodes scholars
are planning to 80 to India in June
II not prevented by war with Ger
many. They will engage in teaching
or In the Young Mems Christian as
ISOLATION work with the Indian and
Mssopotamian armies.
After ten months servico they Will
60 to tho United States by way Of the
Pacific and will return to Oxford In
October 1913. The party will prob
ably include the following from the
freshman class. L., W. Faucett, Tom
nessss: L. Johns. Wisconsin: G. v.
Easum. Illinois; w. L. Finger. Mir.
sissippi; Rex Miller. Kansas; Douglas
Miller, Colorado: N. d. Scott, Iowa.,
8. NJ. Keeny. Pennsylvania: E.. v.
Mash. Missouri: and 4. Il 0rismer.
Vermont. =. B. NauSle. Texas. has.
already gone out.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
RECEIVER IS
DEMANDED FOR
INSURANCE co.
Order for Company to Show
Cause Issued by Judge
Cooley.
Hearing of Northern Fire
and Marine Case Set for
March 81.

Application for the appointment of
. receiver for the Northern Fire and
Marine Insurance company of Grand
Forks was made today to Judge c. NJ.
Cooley Of tho district court by Will
liam LANCER. attorney general of
North Dakota.
A. = result Of this application Judge
Cooley signed an order for the COM
pany to show cause why q receiver
should not be appointed % asked. The
order In returnable March IL.
Grounds for Order.
Allegations in the application for
the recetvershtp are that the capital
Of the company is impaired to the
extent Of 100 per cent; that there are
= number Of judgments. and unpaid
losses outstanding against it, and that
1t is now being conducted at great ex.
pense for officers salaries, attorneys
fees. etc.
The application is signed by Attor-
ney Geenral LANCER and d. ". Bren-
nan. assistant. It was sent to Grand
Forks this morning. ana the judges
order was served on the company to-
day.
History Of Case.
Affairs Of the company have been
under investigation by various state
departments for some time past since
tho concern sustained heavy hail loss.
es during the summer Of 1915.
Following an investigation last Oc.
tober by the state commissioners Of in
surance an effort was made by the
company to assess the capital stock
to the extent Of 100 per cent to make
good the alleged impairment Of the
capital.
A number of the stockholders OBJ.
jected to the assessment and obtained
an order from Judge w. j. Kneeshaw
enjoining its enforcement on the
ground that the stock was sold rs be.
ing paid up and non-assessable.
On an appeal to the supreme cour,
by the company Judge Knssshaw's de.
cision was affirmed, and the formal
application for the receivership fol.
lowed.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
VIEWERS FILING
REPORT ON DITCH
Robert Anderson of This City Is One
Of Trio Who Investigated Pro-
posed Plans of Ditch.

Robert Anderson. East Grand
Forks. l.. Sargent Of Crookston and f.
o. Stortroen of Vine!and, viewers of
property county ditch No. 120, town
Of Roome, are making their report in
the office of County Auditor j. Welte
miles in length. Final hearing on the
ditch will be held late in April before
the board Of county commissioner.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
N. G. STOKESBERRY
IN THE CITY TODAY
efopsfsAor OF Telephone Exchange n
Inkster Here TO Attend to
Business Matters.

n. q. etokesherry, who recently
purchased the telephone exchange at
Inkstsr. N. D., was in Grand Forks
today attending to important business
matters. Mr.. 0tokesberry formerly
was district manager Of the North
resigned to purchase the Inkstsr ex-
change.
He came here today to attend ia
matters in connection with >the in.
stsllation of an electric light plant NJ
InkRt0r
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
NEW COAL TAX
TO BE IMPOSED BY
GERMAN GOVT

Berlin. March 16.-Ths new coal
tax which the government plans< to
put in force shortly IT, expected to
yield about $2b0,00.000 year, this
amount being figured on a basis Of
soc, ,oo0. 900 tons output.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
Finds Cause, Iost.

The Chicago News says that those
celebrassd three tailors OF Tooley
street had nothin on the clever,
.Washinofon Aenaters. Id assuming to
- 'wA ~ s1esDlA," 'i55 !,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

EXPERIENCED EVIDENCE,
my cross-examination didn't seem
70 worry you very much" said the ia
nous lawyer after the trial. Have
you had any previous experience =.
"Just q little" replied the witness.
y have six children."
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16
Saturday Specials
Sugar, best granulated O7~
sugar, IL fhs for. r.......... .7sS

Corn. standard grade, 15c IL
seller, 4 cans for. r.............. fSS
Peas, standard grade, 15c Akr
seller, cans for. r.............. fVS
Tomatoes, standard grade. sIr
15c seller, cans for. ...... vsS
Salmon. LIB tall pink Salmon, IT,
1Sc seller. per can. .bsS
Salmon. midnight sun brand, Sockeye
red salmon. SOC seller. 7sr
LIB fiat can, per can. 1OS
Salmon, midnight sun brand, -.
l-fh tall can, 2sc seller per can 6CS
Fish. Finnan Haddie,s 1Qc
per lu.. ~
Herring. 10-fb pail, 3K eals
Herring, per pail. 9lslC
Brick cheese, faucy Wis ~.
consin full cream. per n. SSk
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Mrs. Alexander M-Mrs. ". H.
Alexander, 43O South Fifth street, 10
reported seriously i'll today, being
threatened with an attack OF pneu-
monia
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

sslf- ~ defense q loat. ne llb4rty ~
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

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Has Reeurned-Dr. Eckman has
returned and will resume his practice
Adv.
y
Kroahe1 IN Cafw-IIeutenant 4ov.
bustne.s visitor IN srand ForEs res-
tsrday'
u.. -Ar.. IA. u..a.
livinr IN the Rscon Nats underwent an
opeseaon e ,. ior eppenaieitis yeosS ySH'
anu - 1opof'eo oolnk n'ce's 'oo~s'
40 0ive S3n-A ~ MSNnocn eSt- ~
Urday. March i1th: o'clock. IN the
M. w. a. Hail oy tne Mekihoek orch-
Florence Gallup. Tickets 16c and 36c.
ADV.
Stork Brings Gfr1-Mr. and Mrs.
baby girl. born last sunday.
-
Committee Meets-A meeting Of the
municipal affairs committee Of the
Grand Forks Commercial club was
noon moor " -"' '' ' ~
~
st. Patrict's Dancing Party will be
held in the Odd Fellows Hall. Satur-
day evening, March 18th. Music by
from 8 to II. Tickets 75c; extra lady
26c.-Adv.
Fine Boy Arrives-Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Wentz. 1915 North Fourth
street. are the parents Of q hne baby
rived last evening.
The Dacotah Dancing Club will give
the annual st. Patrick's Day Dance
Saturday evening March 18th, In the
Forks. Finley's Orchestra. Dancing
At S.--Adv.
-
Cleorings Arc Higfa-Bank clearings
for the week ending March Is total
$i,ole,l0o, a good increase. according
to information received from the
of ST. Paul, formerly Of Grand Forks.
left for his home last night after vis-
iting several days in this city with
relatives.
Back From Hot Springs. john
son Of the Grand Forks Creamery
company has returned 1lto.aas from t$os $os
the past two months.
Now Is the Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus
trated, catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. oscar WICK.
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks. Minn.-Adv.
(,
Mrs. Alexander lll-Mrs. W. n.
Alexander, 43o south Fiftn street; -
Threatened with an attack Of <pneu-
monia.
- -
department. today replaced the sleigns
used during the winter TOR carrying
hose with wagons. fhls ls certaln
sign that spring Is mere, Cn!el Jsck
the roads, due to the melting snow.
has made the change necessary.
!. w.,, ~,
) Mr.. and Mrs. e. r. Walker OF Wtnni-
peg arrived IN Grand f.orKs tooay Ior
q short visit. Mr. walker 10 pro
pr!etor OF the Metropoltan, tneater IN
this city He also owns tne Walxer
thsater IN winnipeg ana severai otner
try.
Paper, PANT, halsomme1H you
have prospective Jop OF paintlns' pa
pering or kalsominfng. you can con-
sole yourself OF the fact tnat wnen y.
II. tamne 4sures OUT VIVA. you may
need and the cost, that you are not
likely to run snort ana neceoeita1e
doing the work over. az tno esumauns
gent basis. Think what worry and
expense this may save you.-Adv.
..
Coal MAI IN Oty-V. q. Love, st.
Paul coal dealer, was business Vs-
itor in Grand Forks today. Mr.. Lowe
Is rather pessimistic over the acute
coal shortage existing In the country
today and does not anticipate q
change for the better IN the situation
for some time.
+. Piano Tuing-I have had 10 months
- factory
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Spring Here for sure-The city fire
department. today replaced the sleighs
used during the winter for carrying
hose with wagons. This 10 certain
sign that spring is here" Chief Jack
Fitzgerald declares. The condition of
the roads, due to the melting snow,
has made the change necessary.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Now is the Time to plan your spring
planting Of trees. Send for our illus
trated, catalogue with special price
list on surplus trees. Oscar Wick.
East Grand Forks Nursery. East
Grand Forks Minn.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Those who do not hesitate to ask
Dsrsistently for things they ought not
20 have often get them.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Cleorings Arc Higfl-Bank clearings
for the week ending March 16 total
$l,0le,i00, a good increase, according
to information received from the
clearing house Of Grand Forks.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

St. Patrick's Dancing Party will be
held in the Odd Fellows Hall. Satur-
day evening, March 18th. Music by
Emard's novelty orchestra. Dancing
from . to IL. Tickets 75c; extra lady
2kc-Adv
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Stork Brings Girl-Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip Purpur, 1916 Dyke avenue.
are rejoicing over the arrival of
baby girl, born last Sunday.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

! Aerald went Ada arlns RlsultA.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

Coast 10 Ooast-l0o Views Of cities
from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In
.oludtns some exclusive ones Of Wash
Nngton, d. c., ana others Of rare
iiast opportunity to sec them. Meth
Io6ist church Friday. s:16. Doors
iOpsn at 9. Tickets 26 and Is cents.-
kAdv.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-16

w. II. Butler Leaves-W. H. Butler
of st. Paul, formerly Of Grand Forks,
left for his home last night after Wis
iting several days in this city with
relatives.