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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
COMMITTEE IS
lNVEST IGATING +.
new SUR-CHARCE
Aldermen and Citizens
Adopt Program of Proceed
ure for Getting Facts.

The committee appointed by Mayor
J. A. .Dinnie under the resolution
adopted by the city council Monday
evening last to investigate h in
GREASE in rates by the Red River Pow
company held 81 meeting at the
council chambers. Chairman Gillette
presiding. Other members present
were Aldermen Sanders and Smith
as well Us O. S.. Hanson, c. N. Barnes
and City Attorney George A. Bangs.
The resolution of the council under
which the committee was appointed
was read section by section. and
methods of procedure were discussed,
with the result that Chairman Gillette
and o.. S. Hansen were appointed a
committee of W to prepare forms
of inquiries to be sent tOgthe Red
River Power company for the 'pur-
pose of ascertaining the reasons urged
by it in justification of the increase
with the facts ndifigures upon which
the rates of the company are based.
In addition the committee decided
to prepare inquiries to be sent to the
railroad commissioners of the differ
ent states in the northwest as we'll as
to the cities of a size somewhat sim
liar to Grand Forks for the purpose
of asc%ertaining. whether or not there
is any general movement among pub
lie utility corporations to increase
their rates and what action is taken
by the different cities and railroad
commissioners with respect thereto;
the questions have been prepared and
la st~enographic force is 10Y engaged
in sending them tut
1t is expected that the information
will be received by the committee Sc
that it will be able to begin a consid-
GRAFTON of the reasonahleness of the
rates and the proposed increase some.
time during the holidays; every effort
will be made to submit a report at the
earliest possible moment. The com.
mittee is deeply interested in the
question and will spare no effort tc
get at all of the pertinent facts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
supt. F. E. Lurton Gives In
spring Talk at Program in
Commercial Club to Boys.
III MUST DO
BIT" HE SAYS
Rev. VIM. Gallagher Deliv.
ers Short Address-Com-
fort Bags Presented.

Twenty-five Grand Forks county
men, called in the selective draft, le1t
this afternoon via the Great Northern
for Camp Stevens. Ore. after being
%banqueted by the Commercial club IN
the assembly hall of the club.
The men reported at the Farmers
room Of the court house'at 9 o'clock
this morning, and the roll was called
by County Auditor Hans Anderson.
secretary of the local board. States
Attorney T.. s.. Elton gave a short
talk, praising the local board for the
work that they have accomplished.
At the close of the banquet served
the boys at 1 o'clock by the Cemmor-
cial club, a number of short, patriotic
addresses were. made. p. j.. Lander
acted as POSTMASTER.
Lurton Chief Speaker.
Superintendent F. E. Lurton OF the
Fast Grand Forks schools. was the
principal speaker. He said in part:
1T envy you your chance. gentle
men, for the great part you now have
the opportunity to play in this great
world struggle for democracy. Many
a man has grown to a ripe old age.
without being of n great service 70
any one, while others are now In MID
die age without having had the
chance TO serve humanity as you Will
"No true American could refuse to
grant this great nation anything thai
was desired Of US. You would never
think Of standing by and your mother
in danger. And you will never stand
by with your country in danger.
Many a boy. Of Fl or % or rs MAJ
died at the front, after having oeen
of more use to his country and to nu'
manity. than others who live, to a ripe
ord ara
IT you boys could see.the terrific
struggle in which you would soon De
precipitated, I am sure that not one
Of you but would go Just as cheer
"You boys who leave here toda,
will represent America abroad, ane
you are going to be fine representa-
tives, When the first American troop!
landed IN France. the French notee
particularly their teeth. which denot
ed clean living and good habits; al
their Idle hours were spent with tn
children whom they shared theil
sweets. An American army censor II
France has said that II out OF ever!
10 letters written to America are u
the mothers Of the soldiers: Democ
racy' Is safe in the hands OF men lik'
these"
Lander Gives Talk.
Ed. Lander, in a short talk. ad
monished the boys about to leave t.
remember to write their mothers an
dads, and urged the parents to re
member the boys and to write IRE
auently. Rev. Thomas H. Gallagher
pastor Of the First Methodist church
then gave q short address to the men
'I came to this country at the ag
Of 16 from Irish sod. and have neve
regretted being a citizen Of h great
est nation under Heaven" he sale
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
Blair Resigns AZ
Traffic Manager OF
Chicago Milwaukee Y \

Chicago, Dec. 2o.-Resignation Of
George A. Blair, assistant freight
trahRc manager of the Chicago. Mil
waukee and st. Paul railroad, to en-
ter an Industrial business. was an
nounced today. President Byron said
that for the time being the posftipn
would mot be filled. 81
~ 1920 - I'm &etfIss
In the stone age. mothers were very
cautious about their children ,partici-
patine in pillow, fights since sthe Pill.
lows were stuffed with 9 holder.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
PLAYMAKERS TO
DEDICATE STAGE
AT ''U' TONIGHT
Koch Will Give Bret Ad-
dress--"Spirit Of Christ
mas to be Given.
Original Fantasy Will be
Presented at Met Friday
Afternoon.

'+EFr ~ ( II $50 e|Y.s| +.Lt.Ea#H# -N -
The 5play-stage Of the Dakota Play
makers Will be dedicated in an APP
propriate manner: this evening at the
university Before the. curtain rises on
the beautiful fantasy, THE Spirit Of
Christmas" which is being presented
as, the regular December program.
The dedication of the play-stage in
Woodwork hall marks an important
advancement in the history Of the
dramatic movement at the university.
Not long ago the old Sock and Buskin
society, of which there are many In
the United States, went out of exist
ence and in its place comes an or
ganization Of North Dakota Ethesptans.
1.-THE Dacotah Playnakers,3 who are
not only playing but are also produc-
ing their own plays. With this change
in name Of the society, the university
stage upon which the plays are given
has been appropriately named the
play-stage. sth
Professor Frederick H. Koch,
founder and director OF the society,
will dedicate the stage this evening
lin IN appropriate address. Professor
Koch has been actively identified with
the dramatic movement In North Da-
hOIA IOT y0dIS 0uu MLlOWo OOSSSi SSoNh
anyone elses the real aims and aspira-
tions of the organization which is, fest
becoming one of The greatest factors
in the upbuilding of the community
drama in America.
Fantasy Beautiful Spectacle.
THE Spirit Of Christmas. which is
being produced by the Dakota Play
makers this evening. win be a beau
ltiful. spectacle in every respect. Elab-
crate costuming effects. extensive
lighting and, stage %Ssettings will all
heip to make the fantasy one Of the
finest productions ever given by the
society. Christmas carols by the
1Women's Glee club will form an Am
lportant part of the program.
Doors Will open promptly at 7;3l
this evening and the curtain will ris'
at SIS. ~
A special matinee will be sivel
FRIDAY afternoon. at the Metropolital
theatre at 4 o'cock. Tickets for tn
matinee may be secured at the officI
of the secretary of the university g
lat the Metropolitan theatre.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
. nl1@7z:1a1Szz
Morrison Appointed
Director OF Military
Training AZ Capital

Washington, Dec:sa2o.--Major Gem
eral John F. Morrison has been APP
pointed director Of military !. training
with headquarters at the war college
in this city, He will have charge Of
the coordination Of the army train
ing work throughoutithe United States
in order to produce4a uniform result
and will be aided by the general staff
military training committee OF which
he becomes the head.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
RED r. o

Chicago, Dec. 2O-The Red Cross
Christmas membership campaign is
progressing satisfactorily in the cen
trail division, it was announced at
headquarters here today. No figures
on the number of members obtained
thus far can be obtained, but reports
indicate that the five srates-Michi-
gan, Indiana. Iowa. Illinois andkWis-
consin-are filing their quotas.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20
Major General Scott
Back From Europe

An Atlantic Port, Dec, 2O.-Major
General Hugh L. Scott ~ s. A., who
is to be assigned 10 chief instruction
officer Of the new national arm u. re-
turned today from Europe on an
American steamship. He has Been "a
the front In Erance studying c0ndi.s
lions there. A number sof Jyniteds
Slater army officers arrived here wills
Mn.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-12-20

"A Dl6 Tree anu
Christmas party
are being plan
ned for Monday
afternoon at 3
o'clock in the Y.
NJ. c. A. gymna-
SUM. To this
the children will
be invited. and
It Is planned to
give each one at
tending some
sort Of simple
gift. candies and
0 t h e r g o cd
things to eat,
and to give them
a really. gay
good time. The
success Of the
tree and party
will d e p e n d
largely on the
generosity of The
w "a vs. H.H.L.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
ELkS' EASTER EXERCISES.
The Best and Most Inspiring Since the
Organization Of the Order.

The annual joint Thanksgiving-Me-
mortal service of Gopher Lodge 1O5, of
st. Paul and Ames Lodge 1O6, of Min
neapolis, was held at St. James A. M.
+. church, St. Paul, last Sunday even
ing. .
Owing to the wide publicity that had
been given to this service in THE
APPEAL and by the distribution of
the handsome and elaborate programs
In the Twin Cities, coupled with the
general interest taken in the occa-
sion by the members of the order, the
church was packed to capacity and
every one who was present greatly
enjoyed the exercises, which were
particularly inspiring, and left with
the feeling in their breasts that it was
we'll to have been there. *
The program, which was most excel
lent throughout, was as follows: Or
gan voluntary; invocation, Rev. J. M.
Henderson; "Opening Ode," Elks:
opening ritualistic exercises, conduct
ed by George w. Stewart, E. R., Goph-
er lodge, presiding; baritone Solo,
Deep River"-Burleigh, Charles H.
Miller; address, "Elkdom," George w.
Holbert, P. G. E. L. K, Ames lodge:
music, Lead, Kindly Light" choir:
eulogy, "Gopher's Departed Brothers. -
Orrington c. Hall, P. G. T., P. E. R.,
Gopher lodge; solo, "The Holy City,"
! Chas. H. Miller, Mrs. l.. B. Graves,
pantomime, Miss Florence Robinson,
piano, Earl blevin, violin accompan-
lists; eulogy, 'Ames' Departed Broth
ers," P. H. Southall, G. E., P. E. R.
Ames lodge; duet, ooh, Perfect Day."
Mesdames Belle Tyler and Irene Har-
rls; recitation, "Thanetopsis," w. R.
Morris, P. E. R., Ames lodge; bass
solo, "The Resurrection" Earl G..
Walker; Thanksgiving-M Memorial SER
mon, Rev. J. M. Henderson, D. D.;
music, choir; offering, benediction,
Rev. J. NJ. Henderson.
1t was the general concensus of opin-
ION that the service was more instruc-
tive and Inspiring than any ever h eld
before; and that those present got a
clearer conception of the order and
what it stands for from what was said
by Geo. w. Holbert, o. G. Hall, P. H.
Southall and by Rev. Henderson in his
remarkable twelve-minute sermon.
than was generally known, and that it
would tend to greatly increase the
membership in the order. f..
A special collection was lifted for
Rev. Henderson and $1,000 was pre-
scented to him as a result, besides
$24,5O having been raised for the
church and $3.50 for missionary pur-
poses.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
Madam Wilson Millinery.

THE APPEAL man while meander-
ing about the city the other day, drop
ped into Madame Wilson's Millinery
Store, 483 University avenue, and
found one of the most attractive dis
plays of ladies' and children's hats to
be found in the city, and at prices just
as attractive as the up-to-date MILL
merry. Madame Wilson is an artist in
her line and puts workmanship, quail
ity and style in her creations for the
most reasonable prices. She also has
a splendid line of hair goods and ex-
cells as hair dresser. NJ Bone cor
sets fitted to any figure. And, ladies,
if you doubt these statements as COM
ing from mere man, just call and see
for yourselves. You don't have to in
vest your money unless you are
pleased with what you find.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14

any of the well-known managers for
mer entertainments. To select any
one particular person in the company
as the star would be impossible, for
1t is practically an all-star show, in
which every person who appears on
the stage scores in whatever they are
called on to do. The chorus is termed
the Ziegfeld chorus of burlesque. Al
though Mr.. Bernstein has a name for
being able to gather the beauty of
this country under his banner, he has
gone step further this year than any
previous year in picking out his beau
ty chorus. A special feature will be
Venus, the most perfect formed wom-
an in the world, and her twenty-four
diving beauties.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
CARD OF THANKS.

With heart full of gratitude for
having passed through serious op-
GRAFTON that kept me at the hospital
for nine weeks, desire to tender my
heartfelt thanks to the many friends
for their many deeds of kindness and
sympathy during my illness. The
beautiful flowers that were so bounti.
fully bestowed and the other evidences
OF friendship that were never lack
ing gave me much cheer and comfort.
l pray that the blessing of Our Heav-
emily Father may be showered upon
you all as copiously as you showered
your loving gifts of friendship upon
me. God bless you all.
Addie c. Minor.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14

a grand success both artistically and
financially. The program rendered
Thursday evening follows: Instru-
Dramatic Club. A full report of the
proceeds will be given next week.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Jones, 1890 St.
Clair St., entertained at Easter dinner
last Sunday in honor of their guest,
Mrs. Fannie Eversole of Seattle, Wash.
Covers were laid for seven Mrs. Ever
sole is the widow of the late M. G.. Ev-
ersole, the wealthy contracting car
penter and builder of that city. Mrs.
Eversole is en- route to Ohio and Vir-
ginia to visit the relatives of her late
husband. She will be accompanied by
! Mrs. Jones as far as Cincinnati, leav-
ing some time next week.
There was large audience at Pill
grim Baptist church for Easter serv-
| ices last Sunday morning. The deco
and there was large glass cross that
was Illuminated by electricity that was
very striking. There was a large ban
ner across the front of the choir loft
in two colors, bearing the words, "The
Lord Is Risen Indeed-Easter-I am
the Resurrection and the Life" Rev.
B. N. Murrell preached splendid SER
mon. Mr.. Robert Strong sang solo.
Madam L. Porter's WONDERFUL
HAIR GROWER, is wonderful
preparation. A woman's hair is her
glory, I Corinthians, kills. Why not
you have that glory? Just see
Madam L. A. Porter. No matter
what has failed to make your hair
grow, just use this wonderful grower,
it will remove dandruff and promote
full growth of hair and also restore
it's strength, and make the, hair silky
and soft. No harsh hair will grow.
Try it. Price SO cents. Call Dale
91S5, or write to 421 Jay street.
Agents wanted.
Frederick D. McCracken, our real
estate and insurance operator, reports
that the month of March past, was the
banner month for him in business.
His real estate sales for March aggre-
gated $4,000 and include the sale of
duplex and residence properties. Most
of the real estate was owned by the
Michigan Land Company and sold by
Mr.. McCracken to members of our
race. Among those who purchased
were Mr.. and Mrs. Bolton, duplex on
Minnehaha near Dale; Mr.. w. Smith,
modern six-room house, st. Anthony
and Victoria, and Mrs. S. Smith, du.
pick, 861 Marion street.
Easter Sunday at st. James A. M.
E. church was quite remarkable day
in several respects. The chancel of
the church was handsomely decorated
with flowers, smilax, etc. There was
an audience that tested the capacity
of the church at the morning service.
Rev. ]. M. Henderson, D. D., preached
a splendid sermon on 1.-THE Resurrec-
ton of Christi. Mr.. J. Hazel Donald
son read his Easter Greeting on "The
Resurrection" the choir rendered the
cantata, "The Glory of the Garden"
by Geidel. There seemed to be an
outpouring of the Holy Ghost and four
teen persons joined the church. In
the evening the Elks held their serv-
ices there, of which more is said else
where. The total amount of money
raised during the day and evening was
$133.74, including the donation of the
.Elks to the pastor of 5000.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
PHONE: N. w. CEDAR 5649
PHONE TRl.STATE 23776
SATURDAY, APRIL IA, 1917.

HAMM'S BOOK BEER is RIPE.
ASK FOR 1T.
Mr.. Earl Patrick, 727 Sherburne
Ave., is on the sick list.
Mr.. A. Bolton, 81 Sycamore St., is
taking treatment at the hospital.
Mrs. A. Eversole, Seattle, WASH, is
the guest of friends in this CITY,
Mr.. George Moore is confined to his
home, 321 Harrington Ave., quite sick.
Mr.. VIM. Harris, Fuller Ave., is con-
fined to his home this week by illness.
Mr.. Walter Plummer left this week
for Winnipeg, Can, to take position.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
THE MODEL CAFE.
No. 1856 East Third Street Has Again
Changed Proprietors.

The Model Cafe, 1876 East Third
street, which has been operated for
some time by Mr.. J. Smith quite suc-
cessfully, has changed proprietors,
Messrs. J. M. Fugate and w. M. Jones
having purchased the cafe. They will
continue to conduct the establishment
in the first class manner in which it
has heretofore been operated. Meals
to order at all hours. Regular dinner
from 1l:3O a. m. to 2:30 p. M, rs cents.
Ola and new patrons cordially in
vited.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to tender grateful thanks
to our friends generally who gave aid
and words of sympathy during the
illness and at the death of our wife
and daughter, respectively, Mary E.
Combs-Lobbins. Especially do we wish
to express our gratitude for the beau
tiful floral tributes that were given.
1t is our earnest wish that you and we
all may meet her gone before in the
Land of Beulah."
Fielding Combs.
o. w. Lobbins.
and Relatives.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
BERNSTEIN FoLLIEs.
The Next Attraction at the
Star Theatre.

The famous Bernstein "Follies'' Sc
ries OF 1917, is to be presented at the
Star for one week only commencing
April Is.
Despite the fact that all Mr.. Bern
STEMS past offerings have been voted
by local burlesque fans as the very
best in burlesque, his forthcoming edi-
ton is said to excel in numerous ways
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14

Mr.. w. r. Hardy, after a very pleas
ant six weeks visit with his family,
returned to his post of duty at CAL
gary, Can, Thursday.
DR.. V. D. Turner is making his calls
in a handsome new car, having ex-
changed his old car for a latest model
seven-passenger Overland six.
w. j. Uttley has put an electric
piano in his barber shop and pool
room, 81 Wabasha street. You may
have music to play pool by now.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14

Mr.. James A. Lee, 700 Sherburne
Ave-, entertained Informally at cards
on Tuesday evening.
Mrs. F. D. McCracken, 826 Abe
marie st., entertained the Whist club
on Thursday evening.
Mrs. Addie C Minor has been taken
home from the hospital and is able to
get about the house little
Mrs. J. H. Martin, FIT Fuller Ave.,
returned home from the hospital last
week greatly improved in health.
Postal bank receipts in st. Paul for
March were $174,836.54, an increase of
$1,10S.96 over March of last year.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14

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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1917-04-14
ST. PAUL
WEEKS RECORD OF HAPPENINGS.
IN MiNNEsOTA's CAPITOL.

The "saintIy City" and Sanity City
FoIks-Newsy Items Of Social, Re-
|igious, Political and General Mat.
eers Among the PEOPLE.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-18
MANY INCREASES MADE
IN DEFICIENCY BILL
Vote Not Reached Monday-ProVing
Ground Appropriation of S..
100000 Dropped.
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Sept. 1S.-The house
Monday failed to reach a final vote
on the seven billion dollar urgent
deficiency bill, consideration of sec
tions providing additional funds for
the war department consuming
practically. the entire day. Many
amendments increasing the sums
proposed in the original bill were
approved.
The secretary of war was authoriz-
ed to incur obligations Of $1O0,000,00
for ordnance and ordnance supplies
in addition to appropriations made
or pending, but the proposed $1,000
900 for an ordnance proving ground
at Kent Island, Chesapeake bay, was
eliminated from the bill.
Increases in the measure agreed to
include ordnance stores and supplies
fl ON $70,000,0 900 to $73, 900; small
arms target practice from $4,000, 900
to S13, 00O,000 and automatic machine
rifles from $120.277, 900 to 1920, 277,-
600, with an increase in an addition
al authorization for such rifles from
$50, O00, 900 to $118,020.00
An appropriation of 1915, 213, 900
for mountain, field and siege cannon
was increased to $685., 100000 and
that for ammunition for such cannon
was raised from $500, 100000 to $777,-
.1S2,750. -..-.-
Appropriations of $16,750,00O for
arrnored motor cars, with authority
to contract for $5,000,000 more and Of
500, 900 for submarine mines also
were approved.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-18
LEMONS BRING OUT
THE HIDDEN BEAUTY
Make this lotion for very little
cost and just see
for yourself.

What girl or woman hasn't heard
OF lemon juice to remove complexion
blemishes; to bleach the skin and to
bring out the roses, the freshness and
the hidden beauty? But lemon juicb
alone is acid, therefore irritating, and
should be mixed with orchard white
this way. Strain through a fine cloth
the juice of two fresh lemons into a
bottle containing about three ounces
of orchard white, then shake we'll and
you have a whole quarter pint of skin
and complexion lotion at about the
cost one usually pays for small jar
of the ordinary cold cream. Be sure
to strain the lemon juice so no pulp
gets into the bottle, then this lotion
will remain fresh for months. When
applied daily to the face, neck, arms
and hands, is should help to bleach,
clean, smoother and beautify the skin.
Any druggist will supply three
ounces of orchard white at very lit
tie cost and the grocer has the lemons.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-09-18
GRAIN CARS UNTITLED;
NO HARD COAL AT DOCKS
Fuel Administrator Advises Cover
nor of Conditions At Head
of Lakes.

Bismarck, N. D., Sept 1S.-Grain
cars will continue to come back emp
ty from the head Of the lakes so long
as there is no coal there with which
to load them, the United States fuel
administration advised Governor
Frazier yesterday. The commission
admits that the fuel situation Is SER
ious, and that the fact that grain
cars are coming back empty at sea-
son of the year when they are usual
ly carrying coal into the state COM
pIicates the situation and makes for
congestion later on. 1t holds on the
other hand that it would not be JUS
titled in retaining these cars at the
head of the lakes until cargoes of coal
can be found for them. 1t offered no
explanation Of the lack Of coal at the
head of the lakes within two months
OF the close Of navigation, and 1t was
on this particular subject the COVER
nor requested information when he
took the matter up with the fuel ad-
ministration.