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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Holiday Rest for Con-
gress May Not Come

Wash nSton, Dec. 2.-COngress re-
sembles tomorrow at noon for its sec
Ond war session.
Most of the senate and house men,
Ders tonight had arrived and all ar.
rangements were complete for what
promises to be another epochal and
lengthy session Increased determin'
alton of the Amer! can people for Wig
orous prosecution OF the war to VIC
! tory was the message universally
! brought by the returning members.
| Brief and routine opening sessions
are scheduled in both houses. 1mme-
diately after converting and appoint
ing committees to formally notify
President Wilson and each other that
the second session of the 65th congr
the second session of the 65th con-
sress is in readiness, ad;ournments
will be taken out of respect to men,
bers who died during the recess
Senator Husting of Wisconsin, who
was accidentally shot, and Representa-
tive Martin of Illinois.
Billions Are Needed
Another feature will be receipt of
appropriation estimates, aggregating
many billions Of dollars, for war and
general governmental purposes for the
next fiscal year. r..
The key note of the legislative pro.
gram will be sounded Tuesday by
President Wilson in his annual open.
ing address, tc be delivered at 1890
p. IN. at joint session. It will be the
presidents first appearance before
congress since the historic night meet
/ ing of April 2, at the opening of the
| special session called to permit him to
ask for the declaration of war against
| Germany.
Public printers were today at work
on the message, the delivery of which
is awaited with unusual interest be
cause of the opportunity it presents
for comment on the war accomplish
ments and aims of the nation in its
relations with the allies, the unheava
in Russia, the reverses of Italy ant
the immediate policy as to Germany''
allies. The message is said to be I'm
usually long and, dealing with man,
matters Of international and domesti
moment. A recommendation for a de
claration of war against Austria Hun
gary is not generally expected. Othe
messages on special subjects durin.
the session. are expected to follow tn
pres.dentials initial statement
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
PRIZE WINNERS OFF FOR FARGO

The boys and girls of Barnes county
who have won the county prizes in the
boys and girls Industrial contest for
this year. left for Fargo Monday eve
ming.
They will spend the week at the
Agricultural college where they par
ticipate in specially prepared short
course under the direction of the Az
ricultural college.
.. A. Barton accompanied the win.
ners as official guide and chaperon.
The winners are:
William Velure, Hastings - Acre
corn.
Leonard Boom, Litchville. exhibit
potatoes.
Martin Richman, Tower City-Por,5
contest.
Myron Pilgram, Fingal - Poultry
contest.
Arthur Lahlum, Fingal-Garden con.
test.
Russell Bisnall, Sanborn-H acre
potatoes
Pearl B;gna1l Sanborn-Sewng.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
SOME READABLE VERSE
OPPORTUNITY

This. | behelo, or dreamed it in
dream.
There spread cloud Of dust along
plain;
And underneath the cloud, or in IT,
ragged
A furious battle, and men yelled ana
swords
Shocked upon swords and shields. A
princes banner
Wavered, then staggered Backward
hemmed by foes.
A craven hung along the battles edge'
And thought, Had a sword OF Keen
er steel
That blue blade that the kings son
bears,-but this ;.
Blunt thing" he snapt and flung IL
from his hand
And lowering crept away and left the
field.
Then came the kings son. wounded,
sore bestead,
And weaponless, and saw the broken
sword,
Hilt-buried in the dry and trodden
sand,
And ran and snatched it, and with
battle-shOut
Lifted afresh he hewed his enemy
down,
And saved great cause that heroic
day.
Edward Rowland Sill.
1841-1S87.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
Home Destroyed by Fire

Fingal Herald. While working in
the yard Saturday afternoon about 5
O'Clock, VIM. Gjesvold, who lives on
the P. P. Nahum farm four miles
southwest 4f town smelled smoke
and upon investigation found fire on
the second floor in the house. 1t is
not known how the fire started
Mr.. Gjesvold Immediately summon
ed help on the telephone, and assisted
by Mrs. Gjesvold managed to get near
ly all the furniture removed from the
first floor before help arrived. Every
thing on the second floor was burned,
including some household goods which
Mr.. Nahum had stored in one of the
rooms.
The house was large frame build
ing. The insurance carried by Mr..
Nahum will not cover the loss. Mr..
Gjesvold carried some insurance but
not a sufficient amount to reimburse
him.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
THE SWORD OF BUNKER HILL

He lay upon his dying bed,
His eyes were growing dim,
When with feeble voice he calrd
His weeping son to him.
Weep not, my boy the vet'ran said,
Il bow to heav'n's high will,
But quickly from yon antlers bring
The sword of Bunker HILL"
The sword was brought, the soldiers
eye
Lit with sudden flame;
And as he grasped the ancient blade
He murmured Warren's name,
Then said, "My boy, leave you gold
But what is richer still,
| leave you, mark me now,
The sword Of Bunker Hill
"'I'was on that dread, immortal day
/ dared the Briton's band,
A captain raised this blade to me
I tore it from his hand;
And while the glorious battle ragged
1t lightened freedoms will
For, boy. the God of freedom blessed
The sword of Bunker Hill,
oh, keep the sword'-his accents
broke
A smile-anG he was dead
His wrjnSled hand still grasped the
blade
Upon that dying bed
TIE son remains; the sword remains
Its glory growing still
And twenty millions bless the sire
And sword of Bunker Hill.
w. r. Wallace.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

ISLAND LAKE,

Nov. 29.-Mrs. Joe Hobart was a
Valley City visitor Saturday.
Sever Nelson spent several days
last week in Jamestown.
Miss Angie Schese, teacher of Dis
trict So school is quite i'll in James
town, threatened with pneumonia.
Miss Lena La Gossick, who has
been spending some time with her sis
ter, Mrs. Bert Diemert, left for her
home in Kersal Saturday.
4 grain tank driven by Fred Sam
baski tipped over near Eckelson Sat-
urday. Fred was trying to make a
record drive and reach the elevator
on high. ...~.... ....
Friends have received letters from
Frank Frederick, who farmed i'm
western Barnes county for a number
of years. He is now private in the
LIST company of the 72nd Seaforth
Highlanders and is e1froute to Eng
land to do his bit. .,'.
p The basket social and dance given
at Island Lake school Friday evening
was an enjoyable affair and netted
about $25. Those in charge wish to-
extend thanks to all who made the
evening a success.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w Maier entertain
ed at Thanksgiving dinner Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Williams, Miss Velma Ash
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. V. l.. Green, Ray
Rivers, Miss Tina Stenbak, and Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Moore of Valley City.
V. L. Green and G. w. Maier were
in attendance at the Red Cross meet.
ing in Valley City Sunday afternoon.
The meeting was addressed by Judge
N. c. Young of Fargo, who is at the
head OF the Red Cross work in North
Dakota.
DR.. Stork made call at Riverside
hospitol in Valley City Nov. 10, and
left a little lad to be cared for in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Wood.
Father Will is wearing the smile that
won't come off and incidentally learn
! ing to walk the floor night. Will is a.
believer in preparedness.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
STEWART
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Sanborn Enterprise, Nov. 49, - Mr..
ana Mrs. Will Rohde have moved to
Valley City.
George Cassatt is visiting his cou-
sin in Chicago for a few days.
A few of the neighbors spent Fri
Gay evening with Miss Rose Lawry.
Mrs. Fred Rohde has been spending
the week in Valley City helping Mrs.
RohGe.
Mrs George Cassatt and daughters
attended the show in Valley City Sat
urday evening.
Frank Neustal. Tom Clancy, Peter
Clancy, and the Christianson boys at
tended a. dance in Walum Friday
night.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
THE Y, M C.. A. HUTS


In the camps around our country,
and in countries far away,
There's lot of wooden houses that
are marked Y. NJ. G. A.
And some are panied yellow and some
are brown OF green.
Now, say, who owns these houses
and what do the letters mean?
They mean bit OF comfort and they
mean place to rest,
Where every tired soldier boy is
welcome as a guest;
They mean bit Of friendly talk, some
music and come jokes,
And some quiet little corners for
writing to your folks.
They mean a bit of human love, amid
the storm of war;
They mean the word of healing for
spirits wounded sore;
They mean simple message from
Gods own holy word,
And they mean the thought of home
land where the sweet old hymns
are heard.
You ask who owns these. houses? ]
think l know his name.
You call Him Savior, Master, Lord
the meanings just the same;
IT'S the One who gave Himself for us
the leader of our life;
We pray He'll lead and keep oul
boys in peril and in strife. 3.
Oh, keep them strong and steady, ant
keep them clean and true; b.
Help them to battle for the rigkt
| and put the victory through
, Be Thou their shield and buckler, bu
if one is struck down,
On! Captain Of Salvation! give him
the heavenly crown"
| Henry Van Dyke.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
THREE FORMER STUDENTS
COMMISSIONED OFFICERS

At least three graduates and former
students Of the Normal school rcce.v-
ed commissions at the close Of the sec
ond Reserve Officers Ira ming camp
at Fort Smelling last week. Walter
" Barr was commissioned second
lieutenant, as was J. B. Shirk. Paul
Hart received a first lieutenancy.
Lieuts. Barr and Hart are visiting
home folks in the city for few days.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Philadelphia Telegraph-The strang-
ling of railroads Is a result Of La Fol-
lettism applied to our transportation
system. And La Follett!sm is just as
great a menace to railroads as it is
four our country when at war. 1t is
high time to end La FollettAsm in both
instances
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Los Angeles Times-We are going
to get lot of things out if this war,
and one of them is the fact that, from
this time on, we shall not be too
proud to fight We are going to be
prepared to fight whenever necessary.
With the greatest navy in the world
and an army that can compel respect.
Uncle Sam will open new chapter in
the story of his life.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Every Wednesday afternoon and
evening the Times Record receives cor
respondence and other matter intend
ed for the Weekly Times-Record. We'd
aesday is too late, as the weekly il
printed Immediately after the noon
hour each Wednesday and Is in the
postoffice before evening. Such mat
ter should reach this office Tuesdav
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Seven nurses from the Bismarck
hospital were the guests of Miss Pal
ma Davidson at dinner Friday. They
were en- route to Fargo to take exam
nations for Red Cross service in
France,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
PRESS COMMENT

Milwaukee Journal-In the Big prob
lem of helping solve the food situation
We need cheatless days as much as
meatless and sWeetless ones.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

The Dawson Press: Arthur Dodds,
a member Of the U. S. aviation corps,
who has been visiting here with his
mother and other relatives, left on
Saturday for Omaha, where he will
join his company and it is expected
from there went on to Long Island
While here he was joined by his wife
and baby, Arthur Dewey, who came UP
from their home at Valley City, Dur
ing their stay here they were enter.
tanned at dinner parties at the homes
of his mother and brothers, Clyde and
r. N. Dodds Mrs Dodds and the
baby returned to their home at Val
ley City on Friday.
Lieut.. Mel Tracy left this Mon.
day fer Camp Dodge. Mr. Tracy was
fortunate enough to be home for
Thanksgiving and attend the annver-
sary wedding of his father and moth,
er, Mr.. and Mrs. John Tracy, and also
of his grandm other and grandfather
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Bachelor.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Providence Journal-The postoffice
has handed over to the treasury the
handsome sum of nine million dollars,
purporting to be net earnings. Let us
trust that our good old trend the post
Office is not proiteering.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Newcs has been received by friends
that the wedding of Miss Marion Cole.
of this city. and Stuart Stevenson.
formerly athlet'c coach of the local
High school. will take place the early
part of this week. The hanpy couple
will make their home for the present
L Galveston. Texas, where Mr.. Stew
enson has recently secured his COM
miss ON as second lieutenant The
trim will he taken via the Atlantic and
gulf route.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06
ORDERED OUT OF CITY

Peter Besbekas a Greek, was ar
rested Sunday night by Chief of Pol ce
Swanson charged with disorderly con-
duct. The police had received num-
Der of complaints from women that a
man was accosting them on the dark
streets. The police were soon on the
trail which resulted in the arrest of
the wo'1ld-be hugger He was ar
raigned before Judge label this morn
Ing and fined SIS and costs and order
cd out of the city.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

Buffalo Commemorative have got
to get coal; we have the power to get
it; we are going to get it, says Fuel
Administrator Garfield. All right, doc
tor, but do not dwell too long on the
future tense.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

New Orleans Daily States - The
United States can boast of the origi-
nal camouheur. He was the Connecti-
cut gentleman who made and sold
wooden nutmegs.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1917-12-06

St. Paul Pioneer Press-Japan and
the United States have buried all the
hatchets that German intrigue had so
.slyly slipped into the belts of both ma
lions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-19
A Farewell Party

Miss Eleanor Bailey, stenographer
in the dcI artment of agriculture, who
will leave Thursday tor Washington
d. c., to enter upon her new duties as
clerk stenographer in the war depart :
mont, was last evening given a fare
well party by the officials and en-
pIoyes pf the department, at the State
House.
The festivities opened with chat
ing dish luncheon. Next followed the
browning event Of the eVening-the
presentation to Miss Bailey of a beau
tiful diamond ring. Chief Of the Blu
reau of Inspection a. NJ. G.. Soule, in
whose bureau Miss Bailey is employ
cd. made the speech of presentation
expressing the general congratulations
for her success and the regrets that
her duties call her elsewhere. Miss
Bailey responded briefly but express
lively. and warmly thanked the guests
FOR the gift and the party in her hon
ar.
Those present were: Commissioner
and Mrs John A. Roberts. Mr.. and
Mrs A. NJ. 9. Soule. Miss Mabel A.
ThwinC Miss Katherine keene, Mrs.
Alma Boardman, Miss Anne Cover,
Miss Rcrnico White. Miss Alice Muir
ply. Samuel Eaton. Levi S. Pennell,
Rlynne Allen. and T.. l.. Newdick.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-19

Frances Nelson, June Elvdee and e.
x. lincol1 in THE Almighty DOL
lar" Universal Drama THE Scrap
per-" Triangle Comedy "Girl and the
Ring" Pathe News
We are Offering today, three stars.
each one an artist in their particular
line, FRAMES Nelson, June Elvidge
and f. X Lincoln in The Almighty
Dollar" story of two sisters, or
phaned. compelled to face the world
alone. They are taken advantage of
by an unscr upulous doctor. but saved
by manly young fellow from the
West. 1t is a film, drama combining
all the thrills and sensation of a melo-
drama, yet is not one of those impos-
sible untra- melos. A sensible story,
we'll acted, correctly directed, and
properly staged.
Also an Universal drama ''The
Scrapper'', Triangle comedy. "The
Girl and The Ring. and the ever ac-
ceptablc Pathe News.
We would like to say word about
the Colonial itself. The people of Au
gusta are beginning to realize ,nat we
are endeavoring to give them the very
hest in pictures. you VIII hnd that Inc
attaches of the theatre are courteous
and ready to assist YOU in finding
seats and to make YOU feel at home.
The pictures are projected on the
screen by one of the best operators in
the state. thus eliminating the eye
strain which is supposed to accompany
the movies. The music is a pleas
IRE to listen to, and lastly we aim TO
keep the theatre clean, both morally
and physically, and We want you to
mako yourself at home when you IA
vor US With YOUR presence. II you like
our place of amusement, We are glad
of it. il YOU don't, tell us about it and
we will make it 50 YOU will find it a
pleasure to visit the Colonial. A spec
ial invitation is extended to those who
are not in the habit of patronizing us
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-19
Madame Bernhard Comes to Lewiston
Sept 21st

Sarah Rcrnhardt, breathing and lily
ing symbol of that courage which has
won for France the admiration of all
people for all time, will come to the
Empire theater. Lewiston, Sept. 2lst,
for a special matinee and night per-
Torrance.
This is Nine Bernhardt's etenth tour
of America during which she will Wis
it New York Chicago, Boston and
other intervening cities. Once again
she is touring on her special train, m
der the management of Mr.. w. F.
ConCor.
She will appear here in three dis
tinct transformations. In the after
noon she will be seen in Jeanne
dare" the historical play by Emile
Moreau, in which she portrays Joan,
the great heroine Of France. She will
give the second act noted for the Won
derful irquisition scene in which Joan
triumphs over her accusers. and the
third act during which she listens to
"the voices" amid much that is beau
tiful and spiritual. These two acts
make a complete story, the heroine
not appearing in the first act Of the
written play.
At night Nine. Rerrhardt will he
seen as Portia in the we'll known trial
scene Of 1.-THE Merchant OF Venice. '
and as Camille in that never to be
forgotten death scene Of La Dame
aux Camelas." which has been Wit
nessed by millions Of Bcrnhard't ad-
mirers who never tire OF seeing the
sufferings. the hopes, and the agonies
Of that much pitied heroine.
With a view to eliminating all de-
laws between Nine. Bernhardt's ap-
nearances, Mr.. Conner her Manager,
has engaged several vocal and instru-
mental artists Of note who will help
make Nine. Bnrnhardt's last visit 4
memorable event, Each nerforma nee
tho following artists will appear: Jean
Cooucr Contralto: Annie Louise Dav-
id, Harpist; Gems Of Art, Jean Duval
& Company: Albert Donnclly. Shad-
owsraphv: Florence Hardeman, Viol-
mist: and Rome Fenton. Tenor
Mai, orders are now being received
and filled The hox Office sale Is on.
War prices will prevail, matinee Soc to
81 IN: evening performance &c to s2eo.
ADV.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-19

timore, could arrive. We were sta
toned in the navy yard in Washing
ton. and during our stay the Presi-
dent paid US a visit.
Il was first drafted aboard the gum
boat John L. Lockwood. picket boa'
for Fortress Monroe, and then aboard
the frigate Congress at Newport News
Va, and made a gunner's mate. I had
charge of the powder magazine dur
ing the engagement with the rebel ram
Merrimack, March S, 1862.
THE Merrimack on its way from
Norfolk, Va, to Newport, was met a,
the entrance of the James river BY
the Union frigates Congress and Cum
berland. She reached the Congress
first and we gave her three broadsides
before she went by US. Reaching the
Cumberland. the Merrimack ramme6
her and in a few moments she sank
with almost her entire crew. Their
the Merrimack turned her attention &c
the Congress.
The demand Of the captain Of the
Merrimack to the captain of the Con-
gress that she surrender was answered
by the words, I'll never surrender
While | have gun to bear on you or
man to fire the guns that flag will
never come down.
With these immortal words ringing
IN ms ears, the commander of the Mer-
rimack withdrew and opened fire on
us. lie got directly back of us SO that
we couid not use our broadside and
pesan sweeping our decks with shell.
Alter the first onslaught I was or
dered to go up on deck to gather up
some loose powder which had been
spilled when two powder bows at
tached to the two rear guns were
Killed. | gathered up the powder as
quickly as possible and started back
TO the powder magazine. I thought for
moment that the end of the shin and
my life had come. But 1t proved to be
only the noise and flashes of the can
non.
Three OF the rebel ships were on
the scene by this time and they were
now giving us broadsides They were
the Yorktown, jamestown and the
gunboat Tewsy
Il finally reached the comnanior
way, where I had to remove the hodv
Of one Of our lieutenants before conld
pass.
After about four hours fighting
win half the crew dead or wounded
and the ship burning. our second lieu
tenant ordered the flag hauled down.
A man grabbed me and said. You are
my prisoner for Libby prison.
Inc same minute he spied another
man and the second he left me was
overheard. One of our cutters wa,
Just around the other side of the boat
ana was rescued. No Libby prison
for mine. The Congress blew up about
o'clock the next morning"
The Monitor. said Mr.. Ryder. ar
rived at Newport News about | O'Clock
on March 9Th, Just 10 hours too late
70 save the Congress and the Cumher-
land. When the Merrmack came ont
on Sunday, intending to sink the Min
nesota' another Union ship. she was
confronted by what seemed to he "a
cheese box on raft" A battle last
ing about three hours took place when
the Merrimack withdrew, licked
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-19
State vs.. Harry Mitchell, Aplt.

The plea OF. not guilty was with
drawn and the plea of nolo contendere
entered by Attorney Clair in the case
of State VS.. Harry Mitchell, Aplt, of
Waterville. charged with illegal keep
ing of intoxicating liquors, Respond
ent was given sentence Of fine OF
800 and costs OF s25 and six months
in Jail, and was put on probation on
the payment of costs.
State VS.. Isaac pausky, ApIt.
Attorney Clair withdrew the plea of
not guilty and entered the plea of nolo
contendere in the case Of State vs..
Isaac Dansky. Aplt., of Waterville'
charged with illegal keeping of intoxi-
eating liquors. Sentence was imposed
of a fine of s25 and costs or so days
in Jail.
State vs.. Adelard Aube
The plea of nolo contendere was en-
tered by Attorney B, F. Maher in two
cases against Adelard Aube. Aplt., Of
Augusta. In the first case, illegal pos
session, respondent was sentenced to
a fine of 500 and costs of s25 and SO
days in jail and was put on probation
upon the payment Of costs. The sec
ond case. search and seizure, was put
on file on the payment of costs of SIS.
State VS.. Harry Stickney
Attorney Maher entered the plea of
nolo contendere in two cases against
Harry Stickney Of Togus. In the APP
pealed case, for single sale, respond
Of
and costs of SIS and to serve six
months in Jail and if not paid. four
months additional in Jail. The other
case, for common seller was placed on
file.