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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
JAMES SHAW FACES
SERIOUS CHARGE
Logan Postmaster in County Jail on
Charge of Embezzlement of Gov
eminent Funds-Hearing Be-
fore Hopkins Saturday

jim Shaw of Logan, acting post
master at that place, was placed un-
der arrest Wednesday afternoon by
Postal Inspectors Armstrong and
Grieg charged with the embezzlement
of funds belonging to the postoffice.
He was Immediately brought to this
city and turned over to Sheriff Nedre-
loe for safe keeping, pending the ar
rival of the United States marshal
from Fargo He will in all probable
ity be given hearing on Saturday be-
fore U. S. Commissioner Hopkins in
this city.
For some time past there have been
rumors af1oat that there were irregu-
larities in the Logan postoffice, and it
is strange that the officials entrusted
with the supervision Of the accounts
of Uncle Sans affairs should not have
examined into conditions some time
ago when a former postmaster sud-
denly left the town, turning the office
over to Mr.. Shaw, without the formal
ity of securing either his oath or his
acquiesence. When interviewed at the
county Jail this afternoon bv repre-
sentative of the Independent, Mr..
Shaw stated that during a period of
IS months there has been no repre-
sentative of the government in Logan
to investigate the condition of the
postoffice. At the time of taking over
the office he alleges that there was a
shortage and that he has made but
one remittance to the department since
assuming the office in August, 1916.
AS is ever the case in matter affect
ing persons of prominence in a COM
munity, various rumors are af1oat as
to the amount of the shortage with
which Mr.. Shaw is charged and cor
responding number of tales are going
the rounds as to what use he probably
made of the funds which he is alleged
to have taken. Upon his solemn word
of honor he asserts that the statement
that he lavished gifts Of jewelry,
dresses, ETC., upon Logan lady are
false and have no basis whatever in
fact, the only gifts which he presented
being a few small items of jewelry
which had belonged to his deceased
wife. He states this his indiscretions,
if such they may be termed, are due
to his dependency over the death OF
Mrs. Shaw, whose demise occurred
about one year ago.
Jim Shaw for several years past has
represented the Independent at Logan
and edited the Logan Murmurs, a de-
partment which has attracted much
favorable comment owing to their or.
iginality and unusual phraseology. In
his business relations with the indie
pendent he has always shown the ut
most honor and loyalty, and we arc
prone to believe that notwithstanding
his present predicament Jim Shaw has
been more sinned against than he has
sinned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

could be likened to a mother and the
visitors to the children, who have
come home for visit.
The response was given by Dist.
Deputy Phelps of Bowbells. A. D.
Hagenstein, who has long been secre-
tary of the Masonic bodies in Minot,
and at present deputy for this dis
trict, gave a short talk which was to
the point. The success of the group
meeting was due to a great extent to
Mr.. Hagenstein, who long ago plan
ned the meeting. He read letters from
several of the Grand Lodge officers
who could not be present.
Talks were given by Dist. Deputy
Reynolds of Westhope, Mr.. Stubbins
of Granville, f. D. Skinner of Sawyer,
who by the way, with the exception
of Jas. Johnson, was the only charter
member present, Mr.. LaBrant of
Stanley, Rev. N. E. Ellsworth of Will
liston, DR.. Campbell of Bowbells, Mr..
Sem of Rugby, Mr.. Thorpe of Towner,
Mr.. Tillapaugh of Velva, Staale Hen
erickson of Coteau, Major Person of
Minot, Mr.. Edwards of Minot, and Mr..
Hutchinson of Bismarck, the Grand
Prelate. Mr.. Hutchinson's address
was a classic from a Masonic stand
point. A telegram was sent to w. L.
Stockwell, Grand Secretary, who could
not be present on account of sickness.
Star in the West Lodge, No. 33, A,
F. & A. NJ, was constituted in the
fall of 1889. The following is list
of the charter members: James W.
Truax, w. M; James Johnson, S. w.;
John McJannett, ]. w.; Wm.l Hope,
secretary; E. D. Skinner, Geo. Strong,
] L. Cotton, Clyde Joslyn, James Rob
inson, E. H. Belyea, Chas. Gregory, c.
Aurland, H. H. La Due, Jos. Sebert,
Alex. D. Smith, John Hayfield, Jos. R.
Jones, Wakefield DAVIS, John A. Ely,
John F. Baily and James Pendroy, ST.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

M. G. Olson Co. Secure New Display
Man.

Ernest Gutenberg of Minneapolis,
who is connected with the M. G. Olson
20. chain of clothing stores located at
various points thruout Minnesota,
South and North Dakota, will arrive
this week to accept a position with the
local store as display manager and
salesman. Mr.. Gutenberg has the
reputation of being especially clever
in his chosen profession and comes to
the city with the highest recommended
tons. The M. G. Olson Co. have COM
pleted the installation of an entire new
set of fixtures, including shelving
Their display windows are among the
most up-to-date in the city, following
the latest ideas pertaining to designs
for this most important item in retail
establishments, where a large display
is requisite with minimum of space
available. W. E. Borene, the manager
and part owner of the Minot store, is
entitled to the credit of conceiving the
design for their splendid window, and
the clever arrangement of the interior
effects of the store.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
Case Manager Reports Increased Bus.
mess.

August Hanson of Fargo, branch
manager of the Cast Threshing Mach
Inc Co. over territory comprising
the state Of North Dakota, and por-
tions of Minnesota and Montana, was
the guest Of Marius Erickson, man.
ager of the Minot house, on Tuesday
Of this week. Mr.. Hanson is enthus-
iastic over the prospects of excellent
business during 1917, and says that
the demand for tractors and farming
implements is already greatly in ex-
cess of last years demands. The new
light tractors which this company is
selling is evidently exactly what the
average farmer requires and the cap
acity of the Case factory has been in
creased repeatedly to supply the de-
mand for these popular tractors. Mr..
Hanson's visit at this time was occas-
Toned by the present congested freight
situation, and desire to confer with
Manager Erickson with reference
thereto.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

the First international bank, and for
years the Masonic bodies used that
part Of the building, until the COM
pletion Of the Temple some ten years
ago.
The following is list Of those who
have been honored by being elected
Master Of Star in the West lodge since
it's institution: James w. Truax, John
McJannett, G. e. Gregory, Jos. Grove,
L. A. Larson, E. A. Crokat, James
johnson, VIM. Murray, R. H. Gollay,
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out a hitch. The Star in the West
Lodge received numerous compliments
for the manner in which this work
was exemplifed.
During the evening appropriate Sc
composed of E. S. Person, V. E. Stem
.ersen, F. Cole and H. Sonju, this add
ing much to the work.
At the conclusion of the degree
work a number Of interesting talks
were given by visiting and local Ma
sons who were called on by Past
Master c.. B. Bach, who sat in the
East.
James Johnson, one of the charter
members of Star in the West lodge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
BOWBELLS ALDERMEN
WERE ARRESTED.

Two Bowbells aldermen are in trou-
BILE. States Atty. Hanson caused the
arrest Of L. D. Pering and F. j. Dill
worth, charged with operating gambl-
ing games. 1t is said that the men
allowed others to congregate at their
places Of business to play cards and
to make the game more interesting.
allowed small stakes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

all except Plaza had representatives.
According to the visitors record book,
there were 50 visiting Masons and I'M
doubtedly there were some who failed
to register.
At 6 o'clock, the Masons were serv-
ed a delightful banquet by the ladies
of the Presbyterian church at the
church basement and shortly after,
work in the Third degree began. Two
candidates received the work, which
was put on by the degree team with
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

Jose Miguel Gomez, accused of be-
ing the head and front of the insur-
rection in Cuba against President
Menocal, was captured with a large
body of followers and lodged in Jail
il Havana awaiting trial. In the pic
ture reproduced herewith he is seen in
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

The officers were installed in the old
church and the first lodge
meetings were held in frame building
owned by G. Aurland on the site Of the
present three story Masonic Temple.
Later, arrangements were made with
the Bank of Minot for building third
story on the building now occupied by
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
GREATEST M|NOT
MASONIC MEETING
Tive Hundred Masons Attend Group
Meeting of Northwestern District
in This City This Evening.

Fully two hundred Masons from
various sections of the state attended
a group meeting of the Masonic lodges
of this district at the Masonic Temple
this evening. 1t was the most impor-
tant Masonic meeting ever held in
this city, without any question.
The lodges in this district include
those at Stanley, Berthold, Granville,
Towner, Velva, Plaza and Minot, and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
LANSFORD HOTEL BURNED.

Hotel Rupert at Lansford, owned
and operated by VIM. Winney, was
completely destroyed by fire at an
early hour Tuesday morning. Fire
started from an unknown cause. The
building was two-story sheet iron
covered structure and $4,000 insurance
was carried on building and contents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

G. Aurland, J. M. Wilson, C. F. Truax,
H. E. Byorum, L. ]. Byerly, G. Roy
Ringo, w. H. Reighart, G. B. Bach, A.
D. Mcdaniel, A. D. Hagenstein and
the present Worshipful Master, R. D.
Halvorson.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

the middle taking exercise in the jail.
General Gomez, as he is called, has
been one Of the most prominent of the
Cuban leaders since the Spanish-Am-
erican war and has held the office of
president of the republic. A plot to
rescue him from the Jail was discover
ed and frustrated.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29

The four-year-old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. F. F. Manning Of Stanley was
found dead in his crib at 1880 o'clock
Sunday morning. The lad had evil
IDENTIFY strangled during the night.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-03-29
Andrew Larson of Des Laos Dies.

Andrew Larson, aged 76 years, died
Saturday morning at his home three
miles east Of Des Laos. He leaves a
wife and eight children. Mr.. Larson
came to this county II years ago. Two
years later he became afflicted with
partial blindness and later lost his
sight completely. A
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
MOVIE MEN BOLT
Rump Convention of 100 Form New
National Organization.

Chicago, July 2O.-Ths american
Exhibitors association. created when
nearly one hundred delegates bolted
the national convention of the motion
picture exhibitors League, here, has
chosen New York for headquarters
and today has a temporary SET of Off
GERS.
Jake Wells of Richmond, Va, is
president; Guy Wonders OF Baltimore,
vice president, and William Fast, jr..
of Utica, n. Y, treasurer. Charles
C. Pettijohn, counsel Cor t. Indiana
Exhibitors association, WIS named
general manager at a salary SAID to be
S10.0 year.
The assertion that The = NV organiza-
ton was an outlaw was refuted by
Frank j. Rembusch of ShelDyville,
Ind, who said the American Exhib-
itors had been invited IL become
members OF the national i.Ody.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

other months. Selling of Sentember and
buying of December is becoming more
general.
July wheat has advanced 3Sc and Septem-
Der tic from the low point on Monday
There is not enough new wheat coming
here to make a market and little is ex-
pected this month as the harvest is late
There has been a sleeping short interest
which has awakened the last two days to
the fact that prices here were out of line
Numerous inquiries are constantly coming
asking for bids new wheat but cash
handlers are afraid to trade.
Chicago clear, fine; Minneapolis part
cloudy, warm: Winnipeg clear, 70; Peoria
clear, fine; st. Louis clear, fine; Omaha,
Davenport, clear, II; Ohio valley clear, fine.
New York, July 20-Dow Jones sum-
mary: German chancellor upholds Ger
many's submarine campaign and briefly
reviews Germans part in war, no indi-
cations of his views on peace.
Senate puts food control in hands of
three men but amendment to eliminate
Hoover Is rejected
London dispatch reports two Americans
shot in plot to kill kaiser.
ping board in urging maximum ship build
ing program says German U-boat sink one
million tons a month.
10000 miners of Kentucky and Tennessee
demand S-hour day and reorganization of
union.
Draft system beginning at o a. IN. today
will draw in groups of 10000 instead OF
LOCO as announced yesterday. Numbers
drawn will fix order of draft.
Russian troops sent to Petrograd to pre-
serve order, city is quiet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

an army surgeon for physical ex-
animation. He will leave either today
or tomorrow for Fort Riley or Fort
Leavenworth to undergo an examina-
ton.
Dean obtained his appointment sole
ly upon his record as United States
district attorney under the Roosevelt
administration. At that time numer-
Gus army cases were being tried and
Dean, as United States attorney
familiarized himself with army law.
Now with America forming the larg-
est armies in her history, involving
hundreds of legal appointments serv-
ices of such men as Dean evidently
are looked upon as valuable.
Dean has practiced law in Topeka
for a number of years. He came to
Topeka from Marion, Kan. He is
looked upon as one of the ''old line
Republicans of Kansas. Dean has no
idea where he will be stationed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
DRAFT IN SHAWNEE co.


CONTINUED from Page Onel
90 Oscar Villas Ross, Rossville.
ATT Claunce Perrin Clark, Topeka.
11S7 Harry F. Boyer, Dover.
ITO Myson W. Martin, Valencia.
753 Axle Wilhelm Shoberg, Haglot Sask,
Canada.
100 Edward William Quinla1d, st. Marys,
S5S David Harold Myers, Twenty-fIrst
and Adams streets.
16S William David D. long, Oakland.
1923 Stephen Dunnen Brooks, Route g.
424 Charles e. Bancord, Richland.
$40 Walter William Hipp, Eli quincy
street Topeka.
1347 robert Thomas Kemble. Rout ., To-
1911 Ralph Arvine Meyer, Willard.
1888 Lewis A. Baur, Dover.
657 j. H. Holton, Route 1, Topeka
175 Herbert Boyd Gibson, 2SS Winfield
avenue, Topeka.
300 Keith Gath, Route 2, Topeka.
27S Trafford W. Bigger Topeka.
1921 Gotthard Dalstrom, Rt. IS, Topeka.
124s George Henry Hoffman, Rt. t. North
Topeka.
524 William Frederick Koles. N. Topeka.
oil Fernando Marale1, Rt. 16, Lecomp-
ton.
1172 Luther Miller, Valincia.
$50 Arthur Moore, Rt. 0, ElmOnt.
1917 Paul David Rogers, Willard.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
TAKE NO DRAFT MEN
Red Cross Company of Washburn
Wants Only Volunteers.

Enlistments of men selected by the
draft today will not be accepted in
the Red Cross Ambulance company
No. "A of Washburn, according to
Doctor Lerrigo. captain of the COM
pany. Men who enlisted before July
20, however, will probably be ex-
empted from federal army service in
case their registered number is drawn
in Washington.
Orders have been received from
headquarters in Washington stating
that recruiting for the company
should go on until the organization
is up to its full war strength, 124 men.
At present the roll includes nearly
100 men, about twenty-five short of
the full quota.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
WEAR OUT FRANCE
That's Germany's Military Plan
Now Being Waged.
Wants To Reduce French Be-
fore Americans Participate.

London, July 20.-Germany is des-
perately trying to wear out Frances
military strength before American
troops get on the battle line. Such is
the explanation given today at the
war office for the unremitting Hin
denburg offensive on the Champagne
and Aisne fronts.
After belittling possible American
aid, Germany is now beginning to real
ize that entirely fresh armies from the
United States may later turn the tide
unless the present nations are more
nearly exhausted than at present.
France has been selected by Germany
as the nation most nearly worn down.
Front dispatches today related con-
tinuance of the heavy fighting on the
French front
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
HOT WEATHER AGAIN


fCortinued from Page One.l
normal summer weather, with maxi
mum temperature between 95 and 100.
The official forecast promises gem
orally fair tonight and Saturday,
warmer in the northwest section to-
night. The mercury Thursday night
fell to 68, degrees below normal.
but by o'clock this afternoon had
risen to 80. Tonight the thermome-
ter will again register around the 10
mark and will reach the same high
stage tomorrow.
A slight shower at Dodge City was
the only rain reported from the main
offices of the weather bureau in Kan
sas for the last twenty-four hours.
And skies this morning were reported
as clear over the entire state with no
indication of rain.
The highest temperature on record
for this date was 102, in 1901, and the
lowest. SO, in 1888
The wind was blowing nine miles
an hour from the south this morning
and promised to blow hot weather into
the state before night.
The river was still falling At 8
O'Clock this morning the stage read
exactly 4 feet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
VOTES FAVOR PEACE

CONTINUED from rage One.
who have successfully accomplished
their purpose.
Will Run Things Himself.
Il am unwilling to permit the con-
duct of affairs to be taken out of my
hands,"
I'VE are not seriously concerned in
Americas intervention in France the
chancellor contipued England is
scarcely able to feed and supply her
own army without influencing the
military and economic situation.
still more, considering our pre-
vious successes, we will be able to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of TradeD
Chicago, July 20-The Herald SAYS:
There has never been a time when con-
sumers of corn appeared more willing to
pay advanced prices for cash grain day
after day than at present. The price APP
pears to cut no figure with them, neither
does it affect interior holders who are not
seas pa har * ittga st IL ereates ,ne
The short interest in September is be-
coming uneasy. In the December there is
a general belief among local traders that
barring serious damage to the crop sales
should be made on bulges despite the 90c
discount under cash.
pear to be~to losing confidence. Contracts
are down 10 about 10000. Cash premiums
are so strong that the basis are covering
heavily There is also uneasiaess
in September and it has gained on the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
THEY OPPOSE 1T
Colorado Labor Leaders Fight For1na-
ton of State Troops.

viding for the establishment of a state
constabulary of 500 men with COM
pulsory service and to provide S2,5O0,-
600 of emergency war revenue were
introduced i'll the state house of repre-
sentatives yesterday. The constabulary
bill would authorize the calling into
service of men between the ages of
Is and so years whenever needed for
police duty. Opposition to the COM
prisory features of the bill has been
voiced by labor leaders
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

Grain Gossip.
FURNISHED by the Topeka Board of Trade)

Minneapolis wheat stocks have decreased
$780, 900 bushels thus far this week.
Exports from the United States and Can
ada yesterday were $1,000 bushels of wheat
and 49,, 600 bushels of oats.
Elevator stocks of wheat in Kansas City
have decreased 9,916 bushels thus far this
week and corn stocks increased 81 bushels.
The final official report places the Aus
tralian wheat crop last season at Isl, 704. 00C
bushels. against $50, 4S0, 900 bushels in the
preceding season. and a 5-year average
prior to 1916 of 81 million bushels.
The Minneapolis flour output last week
was 1SS, 305 barrels, according to the North
western Miller, an increase of 2s,925 barrels
compared with the preceding week and 49,
90 barrels less than year ago. A ma
terial Improvement in demand was reported
by Minneapolis mills. Stocks in distribu-
tors hands have been greatly reduced. -
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

lbs, 1S1ac; lbs. and under. 22c: old
EfiGS-29c
Eggs are retailing in Topeka asasse
Butter from 37d42c.
Retail Hay.
FURNISHED oy w. A. GiIchrist, s2e ouincv
Street,
Topeka, Kansas. July %
ALFA-FA-S2nm
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
WAR MAIL Is LARGE
Adjutant Generals Ofice Handles
$500 Pounds in One Day.

Just a sidelight on the work that
the adjutant generals office is doing
can be secured when it is stated that
in one day 2,S0O pounds of mail were
received and handled.
The mail, chiefly letters regarding
registration, never runs less than 500
or 500 pounds per day. So if your
letter is unanswered-just remember
that there is $500 pounds of trouble
just like your own to be attended to
by the weary clerks.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
INTERN RIFLE MAKER
Cleveland Manufacturer and German
Agent in Cleveland Apprehended.

Cleveland, Ohio, July 2o.-Charged
with having conspired to manufacture
rifles for use in Mexico, Fritz Baum
gartner, superintendent of the Lake
Erie Iron company and clubman, was
informed today.
Fred D. Schmidt, native of Berlin,
electrical engineer, also was interned.
Federal officials also will intern two
German sailors found here.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
]. S. DEAN MAJOR
Topeka Attorney Goes to Judge
Advocates Department.
Notice of Appointment Re-
ceived by Him Today.

John S. Dean, Topeka attorney and
president of the Chamber of Com
merce, today received notice of his
appointment as major in the judge
advocates department of the officers
reserve corps. Dean is instructed by
the acting judge advocate general at
Washington to report Immediately, to
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20
TWO GET DIPLOMAS
Canadian Girl Graduated From Acad-
envy of Washburn College.

Frances Mccall of Kronau, Sas-
katchewan, Canada, a former Kansas
girl, will receive her diploma from
the academy of Washburn college Sat
urday afternoon when the six weeks
summer session closes. No special
services will be held for the gradual
ton.
A second diploma will be granted
Lester Arnold of Eureka from the col
lege of liberal arts and sciences.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1917-07-20

(The following sales were made this morn
ing at the STOCK fard; Kansas City. and
rect to the State Journal by Clay Robin
son & Co.. live stock commission mer-
ehantsl
Kansas City, July 20-CATTLE-CattI
receipts today 1000 head. Market killers
steady feeders dull.
ket 1Oc to 15c lower. Bulk of sales, $14.25@
1870: top, $3.50.
SHEEP-Sheep receipts today 1000 head.
Market steady