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Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
DRINKS AND SMOKES
PUSH ALONG II. c. |.
Bill For Liquors and Cigars High
est Ever-Fair Ones Smoke
Cigarettes.

The drink and smoke bills Of the peo-
pie of the United States We're greater
during the past fiscal year than ever be-
fore, the report of Commissioner OF In
ternal Revenue Osborn shows.
For the year there were 164, G65 ,24G
gallons of distilled spirits produced
from every source, yielding a tax re-
turn of $1SG,563,O555. This is an in
crease Of 26,OOoOOO gallons over the
preceding year.
Cigars Of all descriptions and weight
We're produced amounting to 9,216,901,-
113-approXimate ly 30 per cent-as COM
pared with 1887, TIC, $50 for the previ-
GUS year. There We're SO, 529, 1913 ,53S
cigarettes manufactured during the
year as against q, 0S7. 757 .O7S last year.
Even snuff went to new high levels of
production, with 36.3777,731 pounds. or
an increase over last year OF 100000
pounds.
The taxes paid to the government on
cigars, cigarettes, tobacco and snuff
amounted to $1oa, 20l ,502, an increase
of approximately $l5,000,O0O over the
previous year.
The production Of beer, though ex-
ceeding that of the previous year, fell
considerably below the high record Of
66,0O0,00O barrels in 1914. Taxes were
paid last year on 6o.T29,5o9 barrels at
$3.50 a barrel, and other taxes on brew
ers and retailers brought the total up
to SOL .S97. 1913 against $SS.1T1.1O4.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
GUARD SCHOOLS IN CRISIS.
Commissioner Of Education Urges Wo-
mons Clubs to Aid.


mons Clubs to Aid.
A special appeal to club women and
ministers in the United States has been
issued by the United States Commits
sioner Of Education, DR.. p. p. Claxton,
urging that their influence be given to
the maintenance Of the schools Of the
nation in their full efficiency during the
war. DR.. ClaXton says:
Everywhere there seems to be fear
lest our schools OF all kinds and grades,
and especially the public schools, will
suffer because Of conditions growing
out of our entrance into the war. On
the ether hand, both for the present
defense and for the future welfare OF
our country as well as for the indi-
vidual benefit OF the children, it is Of
the greatest importance that the
schools shall be maintained in their
full efficiency.
while the war continues there will
be many unusual temptations to many
kinds of Juvenile dclinquencies. Prompt
and regular attendance ut school and
proper employment during out Of school
hours will be the children's protection
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
GOOD PRIzEFIGHTERS AT
NAVAL TRAINING STATION
Champions Must Be Ready to
Meet All ChaIIengers-Every
One a Fan.

Seasoned scrappers guaranteed II
stand up against any Of the kaiser's
are being turned out by Captain w. A
AIoffett, commandant Of the Grea
Lakes naval training station, north ol
Chicago. OF the 1900 in training
there, all picked from perhaps 5O,O0(
applicants for perfect physical condi
ton, scores of first rate boxers have
been uncovered, and the game in the
squared ring is second to none in pop
ularity among the "landsmen for ad
mirals."
Aspirants are given tryouts upon
merit alone. From the first day in
camp the newcomer Is given an oppor
tunity to try his hand when volunteer
scrappers at all weights are called for
By elimination the best scrappers In
each class have been discovered Aft
err proving their ability in the ring
they are given an opportunity to chal-
lenge the champion for his title. Bouts
Of three two-minute rounds each are
held regularly each Tuesday after
noon. A big natural amphitheatei
seating 5000 is the scene.
Wilbur Kendall, who halls from 10
komo, Ind, is pronounced by Martin
Delaney, director of athletics at the
Chicago Athletic club, one of the classi-
est amateur scrappers he has ever
seen. Kendall, lightweight, was SO
far above the rank and file Of boxers
ut the Lakes that he tired Of success
fully defending his title time after time
and finally retired" giving the cham
pionship bet to Naman Favor Of Gal
weston, Tex, a boy WHO had shown the
most class among the aspirants.
Joe Dowd. who received his first
training in the amateur rings Of Nj
agara Falls, n. Y, and Detroit, is hold
ing the fcatherweight title against all
corners, Willie Steve Gunshaw of
Wilkesbarre, Pa, is the best OF the ban
tams. Every one is boxing fan at
the Lakes, from the lowest "boot" to
Commanlant Moffett himself.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
cert,nx l. Some Runnx,s Eootl

A rabbits foot will remain the priced
possession of William Brown, negro
workman, for life, he said, after heavy
autotruck, which he was backing down
a skidway into an excavation for new
building in Ardmore. Pa. turned over
and fell into the iiole. Brown beneath It.
The reason he will always keep the rab-
bits foot is that he had it with him at
the time OF the accident and because the
doctors at the Bryn Mawr hospital,
whittier he was taken by folks who
thought him dead, declared that he was
still as sou,i as n dollar a..u sent him
back to work.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
ORIGIN OF NAME "SAMM|ES.'
French Called Men "les Annis," and Cor
RESPONDENTS Did the Rest.

The use of the term "Sammies" to
describe our troops is almost unknown
in France. according to dispatches re-
ceived from the United States marines
in the oversee expedition Of the first
to fight"
How the term came into use is eS-
planned in this wise: When the first
to fight" contingent steamed into port
the people on the wharf shouted.
'Niyent les amis!'' pronounced 'Neev
lays ahmee." What this means Is
long live the (our) friends" but "les
amis" may sound a good deal like
lies Sammies," and the newspaper
men so interpreted 1t. Immediately the
folks back home began calling our
troops 'Sammies," but the French have
yet to acquire the habit.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
TO GIVE PRIZES FOR ESSAYS.
'Why America Entered tho War" Cub.
iect For School Children.

The national war aid announced
from its headquarters n prize essay
contest for children between the ages
Of eight and eighteen on the topic
"Why America Entered the War" The
prizes include fifty dollar liberty lean
bond and gold coins Of 500. SIS and
$40, respectively.
The only restriction is that the con.
testant must be a relative not further
removed than third cousin of some
man serving his country in the war.
The writing Of one cheerful letter a
month to a service relative is one Of
the requirements.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
All Cauqht In Draft,

Every male employee in the Louis J..
Breslich grocery store in Elgin, ILL.,,
and the proprietor himself We're hit by
the army draft, and unless at least two
Of them are exempted the store viii be
forced to close.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
His Boat a Fish Trap.

When Burley Peterman of Findlay,
O.. raised his launch, which had been
sunk in the blanchard river in order To
close up several seams, he found that
the boat bad served as a seine. as there
were several bushels OF fish In II.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
+ ***++******.a
!. YOUR PRESENT TO THE MA
. RINE.

!. Make your present to the ma
= rine as compact and durable as
4 possible, Is the admonition Of
i marine corps officials whose ex-
!. periences in many campaigns
= have taught them tile needs of
+ the fighting man.
+ The important things are those
+ that the marine actually carries
!. into the trenches-metal cases
+ for toothbrush and soap, razors,
+ water tight match boxes, steel
\ backed mirrors, and only articles
I. that stand exposure to the
/. weather are of value. Though
i of good quality, they should not
+ be expensive, as such articles are
\ frequently lost. Clothing boxes.
j. kept in reserve billets back of
!: the firing line, will hold articles
j. not actually in use by the United
!. States marines.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1917-09-11
HAITI MAKING ! ( |.
GERMANY PAY
May Seize s2O,0OO,oOO For
a Debt Of $4,000.
REVENGE MANY YEARS LATE

Diplomat Recalls How Little Nation
Was HumiIiated at the Hands Of the
Kaiser and How She Now Finds Her.
self In Position to Collect the Debt
With Tremendous Rate Of Interest.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
THE, TRIBU \ h

I'D, as Second Glass Matter
ISSUED EVERY DAY t:Nrt:!-" >l.N-.AN
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Bldg; MINNEAPOI.IS, -" l.um|rr
Exchange.
MEMBER OF ASSOCIATED PRESS.
The Associated Press IS eHcluslVel!
entitled to the use for republication OF
all news credited TO ii or not other
wise credited in this paper and also
the local news published herein.
al rights of Republication OF special
dispatch ) herein are also reserved.
Member Audit Bureau Of Circulation.
'ESCKIl'T!',N RATES PAYABLE IN
Al,N Az /.
Daily, by carrier. per month. ...9 'o
Daily, by mail. per year. ........ 4oV
Daily, by mail in North Dakota
three months ................. J 80
Daily, by mail nul"ldt OF Horth
Dakota, one year ............. t'V
Daily, by mail outside Of "orth
Dakota, three months ....... ''o
Weekly, by mail, per year. Lou
TIE STATES OLDEST NEWSr.NiEI;
Established 1879
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
quit raising flax in Mckenzie
a.t.r
His LEAGUE Salary.

HIS League salary.
"Thc only bank in which | have
any money is the National Exchange
bank of st. Paul. The organization
pays me $500 per month and travelling
expenses. This covers only actual eX-
penses. No detailed expense vouch-
ers are required. The organization
owes me no salary now"
Manahan filed an objection to Muir
phys request for the name Of the
treasurer or financial agent Of the
league. TOwnley attempted to an
swer, and Lemke objected, stating the
creditors had no interest in that uueS-
ton.
Il intend to investigate thoroughly
Mr. Townley's connection with the or
ganization to determine his financial
gains. | also claim the right to in
vestigate the league, if necessary, to
verify or refute Mr.. Townley's state
ments.' The court Overruled all OBJ
jections. Townley. "Thomas Keyes
Of st. Paul is acting treasurer in
charge Of the books of the national
organization"
Manahan objected to Townley's NAM
ing the treasurer for the North Da-
kota organization. Overruled
TOWnley-"Mr keyes is also the
treasurer for each state organization
and has all the books.
81 receive no other money except my
salary and expenses, and have not
since the original organization of the
1,f l1
mittee are in complete charge of the
| disbursement OF funds"
Manahans and Lemkes objection to
stating names of executive committee
Ovcrruled by Referee O'IIare, who
stated: The bankrupt has to answer
every question or to refuse at his
peril"
President Townley then asked his
attorneys whether he would be justi-
fled in "divulging matters concerning
the politics of the organization.
"NO,' said Manahan,. "the court has
: no right to compel you to answer ques
tiOns concerning the scope and poll
teal activities of the organization. y
Lemke Joined in this objection, and
Murphy disclaimed political interests
in the league. Over Manahan's objec
lions, President Townley advised that
William Lemke Of Fargo and H. B
Wood of Deering, with himself, com
posed the National Nonpartisan league
, executive committee, and that they
served in the same capacity with the
North Dakota organization and had
since it's origin.
Townley league books are ir
charge of the committee, both as to
the national and state organizations"
Ignoring Manahan's objection tc
; stating the amount Of money paid the
! Nonpartisan Leader by the league.
Townley said:
at is commonly known that the
Leader gets it's subscription price
$50. This is the agreement will
members"
Doesn't Recall Evidence.
A question as to- the approximate
amount of money collected by the
league was objected to.
"That is obviously "a political ques
, tion," said Manahan.T "The amount 0!
money collected has nothing to do
with the tile to it, | advise Mr.. Town
ley as a trustee of this organization to
protect its interests by not answering
The accounting is between Mr.. Town
ley and the league"
Yes, and there will be an account
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
T0WNLEY PULLS
DOWN $500 FROM
LEAGUE FUND
(COntinued from Page Onel

Continued from Page One)
for the Nonpartisan league and that
the affairs of that organization were
not a proper subject for inquiry in
this hearing and that he objected to
any inquiries as to the business or
management Of the league or its actiV-
tiles political or otherwise" Murphy
objected to 'lanahan's appearance un-
less the league was considered a par
ty t" the bankruptcy proceedings.
"The creditors whom | represent are
only seeking to ascertain whether the
bankrupt has any assets not shown in
the schedules in those or any other or
ganizatiOn he has connections WITH"
said Murphy. we are not inuuiring
into the political affairs of the league
Wc,are looking for money. Manuhan
Withdrew his objection.
Head Of League.
Townley: Il am the head of the Or
ganizatiOn; conduct it in a general
way. There is u committee that has
charge of the financial affairs. am
/; member Of that committcr.'
Manahan objected to reply to qucs-
tiOn as to number Of members on that
committee. Objection Overruled.
Towney: "Each state organization
and the national organization three.
am member of the national organic
atiOn.' After hesitating to state
whether he was a member of the state
committee, TOwnley said: "rhc league
was organized in North Dakota about
! three years ago. was president and
, a member of the executive committee
, in this state. have remained so up
to the present time. have no other
business aside from the management
vi the National Nonpartisan league
and haven't had since its organization
Il and my brother, G.. 5. Townley
were partners when the debts Sched
ultd. This partnership exists no long
or except in relation to the business
we are now trying to close. We have
q sort Of interest in l1,OOO acres in
'Mckc1Zie county. Should that inter.
est prove sufficiently valuable to pay
of contracts which we assigned to or
iginal holders Of the land-the North
crn Pacific railway, SchuSler Bros, of
Elgin, ILL.,, and their associates, the
partnership would still exist with re-
spect to any interest which might &C
crue to us. The land is out of our
possession. We have no equity in it,
unless some freak of fortune, the dis
coyery of oil, for instance, should
make it so valuable as to pay them
more than their interest. T. would
depend on their attitude. We turned
back the contracts@ fo.' this land in
1912. Y 4 \
! His Cash Balance.
"SeEtembcr I, l3l7. ! ha cash on
hand $3.50 and in the bank about $500
as per amended schedule Of Rssets
! That is the only money | possess di
rectly or indirectly, without any men
tai reservation. have no other mon
ely of any kind or description; no 9th
er property than scheduled; no auto
Ford, or otherwise, and haven't had
within the last four months, nor since
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
NOTICE 10 RlOOERS,

Sealed bids will be received by the
board of county commissioners or bur-
leigh county, North Dakota, up to ~
O'Clock on Nov 1th. 1871, for the sale
OF ntgOtia Die bonds in the sum OF $io,-
IUU.V,, bearing interest at the rate OF
~. per cent, I,onD.nO payable in live
years ard $2n,gGU.UD payable in ten
years. for the purpose OF funding out
standing indebtedness Of said county.
repre- sente ed by county warrants which
are not paid and for the payment Of
which no funds are now available, in
accordance with resolution of the
board Of county commissioners OF Bur
leigh county, y. Oak, passed oct. 1th,
1917. Both principal and interest pay
able at the First National bank in the
city of bismarck, n. d. All bids must
be addressed to the County Auditor,
at Bismarck, y. D., and marked Bids
for Bonds"
#. f. 'FLAHERT
Auditor. Burleigh County, \. ID.
l0-2:, q 30; Ill.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26

ing between Mr.. Townley and his
creditors" said Mr.. Murphy. II eX-
pected you to charge politics when
ever ! approached vital point"
Ownership Of League Funds.
Have you ever accounted to this
organization for the money collect
cd?' asked Murphy.
Townley: I'VE account every day
on our books. ! am only an employe
OF the National Nonpartisan league.
don't see the money that comes in.
don't know how much comes in and
goes out. | haven't any more to say
Of the disbursing of funds than any
other member of the committee"
A garnishment against Mr.. and Mrs.
4. G.. TOWnley'S bank account in ST..
Paul started the ball rolling toward
bankruptcy proceedings, James Man
ahan, attorney for Mr. Townley ad-
mitted today The Pure Oil company
located some liquid assets in St. Paul
banks and tied them us. Then came
bankruptcy proceedings to clear the
atmosphere and place Mr.. Townley
upon a property holding basis once
more.
Mr.. Townley stated that he receiv-
ed no commissions from the Courier
News or any league publications. and
that he enjoyed no rakeoff on any of
he memberships collected by the
league organizers.
e. ). Townley of Fargo, brother
Of the league chief was next called.
lie said that all he had was the $2o
in his pockets, wearing material and
timepiece. lie said that he drew
;lCO q month as a league organizer
Mr. Townley's brother gave his age
IS 49,
The hearing was adjourned until
Nov. l. when Mr.. TOwnley will be
examined again and the creditors
will then, determine what action is
necessary to clean up Mr.. ToWnley s
fiscal affairs.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
NOTICE OF SHERlFF'S SALE ON
EXECUTION.

BY virtue of an execution issued out
" and under the seal of the District
:ourt Of Eurleigh county. North IakO.
Il, Sixth Judicial District upon a judg.
nent rendered and dOcketed on the
9Th day Of July, A. d. 1917, in an &C.
ion wherein Mary Johnson was plain
if and j. S. Dickson, defendant in
avor of the plaintiff and against the
defendant for the sum Of $557.S4;
which execution was directed and de-
ivered to me as sheriff in and for the
said county of Eurleigh state of
North Dakota, have levied upon all
he right, title and interest of the said
defendant J. s. Dickson in and to the
GLOWING described personal property
O-Wit:
One Studebaker five passenger, 4
'ylinder automobile purchased from
he Bismarck Motor Company.
Notice is hereby given, that I, the
Undersigned, as sheriff in and for the
aid county of Rur:eigh and state Of
,orth Dakota will sell the above de.
:cribed personal property to the high
st bidder for cash at public auction
the front door of the Court House
! the city OF Bismarck, Burleigh
'ounty, North Dakota on the goth day
October, A. d. 1917, at the hour Of
an o'clock in the forenoon, to satisfy
he said execution together with in
terest and costs thereon.
Dated this 18th day of October, A
D. 1917.
j. p. FRENCH,
Sheriff OF burleigh County, North
Dakota.
1913 lot.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26

1T seems that every girl and Wom-
an here is making lemon lotion says
a well-known dlgugist, and the rea-
son is because at the cost OF small
lar of ordinary cold cream they can
prepare a full quarter pint OF
creamy lemon skin sOftener and com
plexion heautifier, by sqeeuzing the
juice of two fresh lemons into bot
tie containing three Ouncer Of orchard
white. Care should be taken to strain
the Juice through fine cloth so no
lemon pulp gets in, then this lotion
will keep fresh for months. Every
woman has known for years that lem
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
Girls! Try This on Your Hands!
Make a Lemon Beauty Cream
ce Of lemons clears softens and wtens the skn Prepare
wonderful complexion lotion for few cents!

on Juice is used to bleach and remove
such blemishes as freckles, salio"'
ness, and tan, and is the ideal skln
softener, smoothener and beautlfler;
Try it, girls! Get three ounces VI
orchard white at any pharmacy OF
toilet counter and two lemons from
the grocer and make up quarter,
pint of this fragrant lemon lotion anu
massage it daily into the face, neck
arms and hands. 1t should naturally,
help to whiten, soften, freshen ana
bring out the roses and beauty OF any
skin. 1t is marvellous to smootnen
rough, red hands.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26

OF leaves for her first forest children;
by setting her squirrels at nut con
>ervation. and gathering her birds for
r,.isy conferences before their south.
,-u iuurnry. Mother Nature wants
her annual nap, so she yaWnS and
>;run So; before her summer guests
win her frank suggestions that it IS
vine, iur them to go home.
Md when the gusts Of frosty Octo-
r. ul..hl5 Srurry the brown leaves up
and Gown the quiet streets OF the town
W. draw the shades, trim the lamp
IT. i warm glow, light the cracking
ire and settle into the very heart OF
home.
,Iuw good it is to he at hOme--at
home with the people who mean all
the world to us. and where even the
chairs and tables, lamp and fire. ia
lnilinr possessions that are mere
rhiugS TO others, are to Us the HymhOl
OF the labor spent to gather them IN
this harmed circle of home.
\ow's the time for books. for friend
ehjuS. for the Towering Of all the
sweet intmacipS of family life and the
hraring up of eternal treasures OF
love end memory.
Spring and summer are very gOOd
but with winter We find the fruits OF
the whole year heaprd together upon
a single altar the hcart!ire altar OF
Epmr
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
Temperatures
ORRIS W. ROBERTS,
MeteOrOgOlist.
WINTER-THEH HOME SEASON..

Summers the time for Wandorlust-
and winters the time for T. )me.
With the first FcOol. rainy days OF
September vacationis,s feel a tagging
interest in the lures Of the gypsy trail
and turn their steps away from noun
tain and forest and seaside to the fire
side joys.
Mother Nature herself gave them
the hint by drawing about her beau.
ties the first sleepy wells of haze; by
carpeting the woods with thick beds
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
DULUTH.
CATTLE MARKETS
ST. PAUL..

HOGS-Receipts, 800, steady, 4Oc
to SOC lower for the week; range,
$14.OOM15.0O; bulk, $14.5G@14.75.
CATTLE-Receipts, 5000; killers,
Csc to TIC higher for the week with
steers at $5.O0M15:0O; cows and heif-
ers, $6.OO@SOO; veal calves, steady To
CSC higher at $4:50@13.5O; stockers
and feeders, steady; SOC to 75c higher
for the week at $5.O0@1O.OO.
SHEEp-Receipts, $500, with lambs
steady. at soc lower for the week;
Sheep STEADY; lambs, ss:oo@l6;Do:.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26

A failure Of the debutantc crop is
reported as a result Of the prevailing
shortage Of sweethearts and sugar.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26

ANY person who ever bit off more
than he can chew realizes in small
measure how Bill IIOhenZollern feels
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-10-26
ADVERTISEMENT.

Sealed bids for furnishing the CITY
of Bismarck, North Dakota eighty.nlne
1897 cast iron manhole covers will De
received by the board of city commits
sioners of said city until eight o'clock
D. m, October goth. 1917. Plans and
specifications are on file with the CITY
Auditor. Each bid must be accompan'
led by a certified check for five per
cent of the full amount Did, made pay
able to the order of A. w. Lucas, pres
ident of the city commission. The
board of city commissioners reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
C. l.. BURTON,
10 10 26 City Auditor.
Dance every Tuesday and Saturday
night at Patterson's Hall. O'Connor
Orchestra 10 % st.