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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
DR.. TAYLOR DISCUSSES
REPORTED RADIO PLOT
Relay Messages From Mexico City
tc Berlin by Way Of Ships Most
Likely, He Says.

That the establishment of radio
station in Mexico City which could
send messages direct to Berlin is pos
sible but hardly probable, is the opin-
ion Of Professor A. Fl. Taylor of the
North Dakota university. who is ma
tionally known as a wireless expert.
He says:
"A station to send a message such
a long distance would have to be Of
unusual power" said DR.. Taylor.
Such a powerful station as would be
necessary would almost certainly be
noticed by other stations in this
country.
Messages in Spanish from Mexican
stations are often picked up at the
university. especially in the winter,
when the radio waves will travel
great distances. To send a message
over the 5000 miles to Berlin is an
other thing, however and I have no
reason to believe that stations Of such
power are being maintained in Mex
leo.
at would be a comparatively easy
matter, however, to maintain a sta
ton in Mexico City which could keep
in touch with some German raider,
or other vessel in the Atlantic, from
whence the messages could be relayed
to Berlin.
"A code could readily be devised
which would not easily be detected,
or noticed by the ordinary radio sta
tion. although practically any code
devised can be finally detected, and
translated by a secret service expert" {"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
FROM SECTION HAND TO STATES
ATTORNEY, IS IlLINOlSAN'S RISE

- Jacksonville. Ill, March s.-From
railroad section hand TO states attor-,
ney. at an annual salary Of nearly $A,-
900. is = big jump. but It 10 a part OF
the record Of Carl e. Robinson, the
new public prosecutor OF Morgan
county. III.
Mr.. Robinson is q young man who
just short time ago completed the
schooling he deemed necessary to pre-
pare him for his life work. His early
home was only q few miles from Old
Salem, In Menard county, famous as
the home of Lincoln and, strange to
say, there Is much in the story Of his
boyhood that recalls the same period
in the life Of Lincoln.
At the age Of fourteen years young
Robinson passed the examination for
admission to high school. His parents
were unable to assist him further and
80 he left home to earn his own way
He found q place where he could work
mornings and evenings for his board
and then enrolled in the Petersburg
high school.
For q considerable time he walked
three miles to and from school each
day. As he lived outside the school
district he was compelled to pay tut
onions for truck gardener. In the
summer vacations he worked to Sc
cure money for clothes and books.
As a Section Hand.
One summer he worked as q laborer
laying track. Another summer he
worked as coal miner. During one
vacation period he worked as Sec
ton hand and in the long summer
evenings learned railroad telegraphy
under the direction of the night op-
orator at Petersburg. In due time he
completed the high school course,
graduating az valedictorian
Then followed a year Of many dis
appointments and bitter struggle to
earn sufficient money to enter col
lege. For weeks he was in hospital
recovering from injuries received in
the wreck of an elevator When
autumn came again and 1t was time
to enter college his savings had gone
to pay the expenses Of his illness and
he was once more without funds.
His struggles to secure an educa-
tion. however, had by this time come
to the notice of the authorities Of H.
linofs college and he was offered a
scholarship. This he accepted and
landing in Jacksonville with a cash
capital Of $40 he began his college
course.
To pay his expenses he moved
lawns. tended furnaces, and worked
hard through the day and studying
far into the night he kept out Of debt
and soon became one Of the best stu
dents in the school. Before long he
was also an acknowledged leader in
debating and oratory.
Again the valcdictOrian.
At the end of four years he was
graduated from college and. for the
second time IN his life u,aS ,,,Iod;,
torian.
Mr.. Robinson's record as student
has been so exceptional that he was
offered the principalship of Whipple
academy. the preparatory school of
his alma mater. He entered upon this
work as the youngest principal in the
history OF the academy and in the two
years he filled the position. was so
successful that the attendance OF the
department more than doubled.
He next entered the law school of
Chicago university and during the
summer vacation periods. while pur-
suing his law course. served as field
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
LAK0TARAPS
A. ]. CR0NNA
Even in His Own Home Town
They Can't Stand for Sena-
tors Action.

Even in Senator Gronna's own
home town of Lakota the people feel
the same disappointment over his
participation in the filibuster which
for the time being defeated the arm.
ed neutrality bill in the senate as is
felt throughout the rest of the state.
The following resolution, signed by
a large proportion of the people Of
Lakota, was sent to the senator FRI
day:
To Hon. A. j. Gronna, U. S. Senator:
We, the undersigned, citizens of
Lakota, North Dakota, regardless of
political affiliation. nationality or 9TH
er considerations or conditions, desire
to signify our loyalty and patriotism
to our government: to approve the
patriotic sentiment and actions Of our
president and the vast majority Of the
members Of congress.
We do not approve of the action of
those senators and representatives
who have taken it upon themselves
to prevent, by technical methods, leg
is]ation on the armed neutrality bill.
and who have disregarded the will
and the best judgment of 80 per cent
OF the members of congress, and who
we believe are ignoring the sentiment
of the great majority of the citizens
of our own state and of the United
States.
While realizing the trying position
brought about by the present critical
situation, we urge you to uphold the
honor, dignity and unity Of our gov
ernment and to loyalty support our
president,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

agent for Illinois college. In this work
he had great success and when he re-
signed to begin the practice Of his
profession the entering class at the
college had increased more than seven
fold.
Immediately after graduating from
law school Mr.. Robinson returned to
Before he was fairly settled In his
new quarters he announced that he
would be a candidate for states at
torney.
More Votes than all Opponents.
The politicians. some of them men
of state prominence would have
nothing whatever to do with him. At
first they tried to ignore him and
when he had secured such follow
ing that ne had to be noticed they
tried to intimidate him and frighten
him out of the race.
Later, when it was found that he
had developed unlocked for powers
as a campaigner, all Of the force and
resourcefulness Of the political ma
chimes were turned against him.
Mr.. Robinson's plan Of campaign
was based upon personal touch and
acquaintance with the voters. While
others spent hundreds Of dollars in
publishing and distributing cam
palgn literature, ne secured an auto
mobile and used it to visit practically
every voter In the county.
His canvass was made systematical-
~. visiting the farmers in the day
time and speaking and working in
the towns and villages in the even
ings. He asked every man to vote for
him. but exacted promises of none.
The result was Robinson landslide
In the primary he received more
votes than the votes Of all his oppon-
ents put together.
To win the election he had to de-
feat the most formidable combina-
ton Of political forces ever arrayed
against a candidate in Morgan coun-
ty. 1t was generally believed that even
the political machine Of his own party
was working secretly for the election
Of the opposite candidate. Mr.. Rob.
inson was victorious, however, by a
majority of 1900 votes.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

: All of the newly elected Democratic
and Republican members probably
will be summoned here tor caucus
and week or ten days before con-
Eress is re.convened.
Democratic are assured that all OF
their members will caucus. but sew
eral former progressives now enrolled
as Republicans, 1t Is understood will
decline to be bound by caucus rules.
Coalition Possible. o J.
Some members Of both Of the old
parties would not be surprised to see
coalition agreement entered into be.
fore April Is and the slate carried
through with rush before the end Of
the first day. Success of the bi-parti-
san proposal will depend in q great
measure on the international situation
Ave weeks hence and gaps which m1y
be caused in the ranks of the big par
ties by illness or death. Neither side
proposes to permit weeks of weari-
some and useless balloting for speak
er to tie up important government
business
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
SUCCESSFUL TERM -
COMES TO CLOSE
Clear Profit of 1854 Was Turned Over
to School Board At Completion
Of Session.

Closing one Of the most successful
seasons since its Inauguration in the
East Grand Forks schools. the night
school term which has been conduct
ed In this city for the past six months
has been completed. A clear profit
Of 1854 has been turned over to the
school board.
The total enrolment in the night
school at any one time during the
past years session was "a, a notable
increase over former years. Four
teen nationalities were represented
among the students. representing 80
different occupations. The ages
ranged from IA to Al.
Since it's Inauguration in the East
Grand Forks schools a few years ago,
the night school has become one OF
the most valuable assets Of the school.
Opportunities have been presented to
many who would otherwise be unable
to obtain a higher education and the
department has been self supporting.
Each student was obliged to pay
an enrolment fee o< IS. out OF which
the instructors who assisted in the
work were paid.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
CHANGES In CHICKEN
LAW ARE PROPOSED
Proposed Bill Still in Committee
Stage in the State Legislature
at This Time.

Word has been received by the Of
f1cials Of the East Grand Forks Gun
club and Game and Fish Protective
association, Of the proposed changes
in the law governing the hunting of
prairie chickens. in the proposed bill
now in the committee stage in the
state legislature.
The committee on game proposes
that the open season on grouse and
chickens shall he from September 16
to October 1, and that the bag limit
allowed to each hunter shall be five.
The bill. however. will not be pre-
sented to the legislature for a vote for
a considerable time. according to in
dicatiOns at this time
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
MONT. ASSESSORS TO
ASSESS ALL PROPERTY
AT FULL CASH VALUE

Helena, Mont, March lo.-Ths
Montana state board Of equalization,
at 4 meeting here today. decided to
order all assessors. who are now
about to 60 out, to assess all proper
ty in the commonwealth "at the full
cash value"
The attention Of the Assessors 10
the United States supreme court, that
"fuil cash value means the amount
at which the property would be taken
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
MOTHER ALLEGES HER
SON IS IMPRISONED
Has Writ Of Habeas Corpus to Bring
is Months Old Child Into
District Court.

Amelia Cauchon Of Crookston, a
former resident Of Fisher, has filed
an affidavit in district court asserting
that lizzie Hillard OF Lengby is un-
lawfully imprisoning her is months
old baby son. James, She demands
the return of the baby
A writ of habeas corpus has been
issued by Judge William Watts Of the
district court to bring the child be-
fore court. Sheriff E. F. Kelly Of
Lengby. where 1t is alleged to be inn
prisoned, to Crookston, where it will
appear in the Polk county district
court. A hearing will probably be
held tomorrow,
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
SEARCH IS MADE
FOR WEISCHMIDT
Police Of Both Cities Want ALLEGED
Forger-Passed Check on Bydal
q Bydal Here.

East Grand Forks authorities are
searching for William weirschmidt,
formerly employed in a Grand Forks
bakery. on charge Of forgery. He
is alleged to have passed a forged
check for $40 on Bydal & Bydal Of
this city. and to have signed Mrs.
James McHaffie, his landlady's name,
to 1t.
He is also wanted by the Grand
Forks authorities on a similar charge.
He Is alleged to have cashed q S25
check at the First National bank Of
Grand Forks. and to have disappear.
ed shortly after. As far as can be
ascertained, the authorities have no
clue as to his whereabouts.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
llH PARTIES
SEEK CONTROL
| IN CONGRESS
|alition May be Result of
! Critical Foreign
n Situation.

ashinston. March 10.-Optimistic
casts OF the control of the next
ae came from Democratic and Re-
iican leaders last night when they
rd OF the presidents call for an
ra session Of congress April ls.
ny unbiased observers, however.
esee only long and bitter organi-
ION night unless coalition agree
mt prevents.
9th Speaker Clark and Represen-
ee Woods Of Iowa, chairman Of
Republican congressional commit
predicted victory for their re-
ettve parties. Each said his party
assured Of at least s18 votes and
this probably would be it's mimi
IN strength.
Fhe omcial standing of the incom-
house is as follows:
epublicans. 215; Democrats, 214:
h1oittonist. 1: Progressive. Il:
gressive- e-Protsctionist. 4; Socialist,
ndependent. 1; Vacant, /.
New York Vacancy.
he .vAcancy exists in the fifteenth
York district. which is over
elmingly Democratic. Under the
York law this vacancy can be
ed before the extra session begins
D special election is called before
It Friday. 1t has been generally be-
Ted Governor Whitman would call
election, which would make very
efain a tie at els between the
and Republican member
ps on the opening day of the ses-
A Then the winning side would
x to gain the votes Of three of the
e. lled Independents in order to
M majority.
L Mann Opposed.
Republican leaders are worried
pr the illness Of three of their meln-
|rs and the statement of a fourth
ht he does not favor Representative
enn for Speaker. Representative
III of Connecticut, Sulloway of New
kMpshire and Graham of Pennsyl-
|nia are Ill. Though their condition
mot thought to be serious, there are
h9N that Representative Hill and
lllewaF may not be on their feet
lain for some time. Representative
pintz Of Cincinnati, who succeeds
rmer Representative Allen, a Demo-
at. recently stated in letter In re-
y to a query as to how he stood on
|e epeakership that he did not ia
,r" Mr.. Mann. He did not say, how
'er, that he would not vote for him,
I'd the party leaders are centerin5
ope for his support.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
FRENCH MAKE
AGREAT GAIN
Success in Champagne Greater
Than at First Supposed
From Reports.

! From Staff Correspondent OF the
Armies in the Champagne. France,
March 9.-The success of the French
troops Thursday between Butte du
Mesnil and Champagne was more i'm
portant than was even at first thought.
The troops advanced along 1900
meter front to a depth ranging from
500 to 500 meters, occupying it at all
points. The casualties of the Ger
mans were heavy and up to the pres
hcers. have been counted.
Throughout Wednesday night and
Thursday, the French artillery of
every calibre had shelled heavily the
German line. Every gun was trained
on trenches and blockhouses opposite
the French lines.
The Associated Press correspondent
saw the first infantrymen Chamber out
Of the front trench and proceed at q
slow pace across No Mans land. pre-
ceded by a complete curtain of fire
dropped methodically as the footmen
advanced.
Gradually the French troops reach
ed the first line German trenches
where the German occupants could be
seen here and there rushing out, their
hands raised In the air as a token of
surrender. after which they were pas
sed through the advancing French
ranks and hurried to the rear. At
some points. however, the Germans
had made their positions regular fort
resses and here there was sharp gren-
ade and rifle fighting. But the posi-
tions succumbed one after another to
the French attack
Waves of infantry could then be
seen making their way up the slopes
until they attained their fixed objec-
tive. While the fight was in progress
French airpianes circled overhead and
watched the movements Of the Ger
mans behind the point attacked.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
SELLS AUTO
INTERESTS TO MILLER

w. J. Pierce has disposed of his in
terest in the Grand Forks Overland
company to P. w. Miller Of Minot,
president Of the Minot Auto company,
the deal having been closed yesterday.
Mr.. Miller becomes director, treas
urer and manager of the company. J.
e. Sandlie, who has been vice presi-
dent and manager, was elected presi-
dent.
For seven years Mr.. Miller has been
engaged in the automobile business.
He is interested in a 1000 car contract
at Minot. A 1000 car contract with
the local Overland company is to be
raised to 1000.
Mr.. Miller comes to Grand Forks
with reputation for square dealing
and sound business principles. At
present his family is in California, but
he expects to establish his residence
here June /.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

The Minneapolis Journal calls for.a
new kind of clown, which is a proper
call at this time with the 1917 circus
season still ahead. and motion picture
comedy still in strong demand. The
Journal thinks that the throwing Of
custard pie in somebody's face, and
the other old forms Of incitement to
laughter, while good in their time, are
stale now. Hence 1t calls for a new
kind of clown. It might he we'll TO
take up that issue after the subna-
rine problem is settled.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

in payment Of Just debt due from an
insolvsnt debtor"
Tho order 10 new this year and II
state will be higher than previously
under II.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
LADD'S PLAN WOULD
INCREASE GRADES

Warrington. March S.-rhe experts
OF the bureeu of markets Of the de-
partment of agriculture. who have
given q two days hearing to North
Dakota omciais ana grain men on the
system OF grain grading proposed by
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

When the overwhelming majority
In this country cannot operate the
government because an insignificant
minority won't let 'em, there's some
thing wrong.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
MCGonn Raemrna

Joseph MCGOWAN Of this city has
returned from Dorothy. Mimi. where
he spent short time visiting with
friends. He will leave for staples
Minn.. tomorrow on business.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10

AGAINST TURKS
Powerful Tribes Unite to Attack
Ottornans Under British
Leadership.

New York, March 1o.-The British
advance in Mesopotamia. which has
covered more ground in q short Pc
riod than almost any other movement
of the war, has been assisted materi-
ally by extensive defectiops of the ma
tive tribes from Turkish rule, accord
ing to private mail advices received in
New York Asiatic Turkey. Last month
securely on the Tigris below Kut- Ell
Amara where they had held the Brit
ish since the capture Of General
Townshend's army at Kut.
The new offensive on the Tigris has
developed with such speed that since
the recapture Of Kut February 26 the
British have advanced nearly 100
miles and are now within few miles
of Bagdad. This has been made pos
sible it now is reported by the fact
that the Turkish troops are menaced
not only by the British but by strong
forces of Arabs. organized by the Brit
ish as their allies, who are harassing
the fleeing Turks.
Put Aside Enmity.
A communication from the Irak
stated that as a result Of the actor
Of the Grand Sheriff of Mecca several
months ago in declaring independence
of Ottoman rule, various Bedouin
mites and have united. Peace has
been made between the Emir Arab Ar
Rowleh from near Damascus, and
Hallim Ibn Mahid Hakim, Emir Of the
great Anzeh tribe in the vicinity Of
Aleppo. These two powerful men
have agreed to unite in assembling for
one thing a troop of horsemen to
fight the Turks and have issued a
proclamation to their followers call
aration for actual warfare, they were
supplied with drill masters. presum-
ably British. who effected the organi-
cation of an Arab fighting unit. They
are possessed of great quantity Of
arms and ammunition Of the latest
type. Their marching orders are sent
from convenient central base.
Somewhere in Mesopota
Others Follow.
The example Of these two emirs,
this communication says further, has
been followed by the lesser tribes
which are extending The live coal Of
the movement from the borders of
Syria to Egypt" Especially are the
promoters Of Arab Union anxious Ito
light the fire" in Irak and between the
Euphrates and the Tigris
The importance of the union Of the
two powerful Anzeh and Shamr tribes
10 in the fact that they number not
fewer than four million souls. This
covenant OF peace means the union Of
two tribes which have been bitter
enemies for hundreds of years Now
the Emirs are studying modern war
fare together so that they may rid
their land Of Turkish rule.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
Buckley is Back,

Ed Buckley, postmaster of the East
Grand Forks ONCE. has returned from
4 short business trip to walhalla, N.
d.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
Returns Home,

Mrs. p. C. Anderson of this city has
returned from q short visit with rela-
tives In Red Lake Falls.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-10
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The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-22
HE WEES RIGHT

4 New York judge has render ed a revolutionary decision that is likely tc be provocative ot discord ju E,Iuy households. h the case oI keu ys. heu, Judge COrnel took tue advanced ground that when a husband fails to make an ade- qLyte allowance to his wife for household expense sne is justified iu searching his clothing at oppor- tune seasons and abstracting such suns CT money as may be needed Ter family maintenance.
 lu the New York case MT. Kell missed S17 from his trQuser pock- ct after a refreshing slumber, and Mrs. keu did not deny taking it.. hell sewed up his pockets and theE. aIrec slept with his trousers un- der his pillow, meanwhile appealing tC the court for relief. The wife explained to the court that her husband gave here only $5 to $7 a week tc run the house" with' and care for the needs of two chil- Greu. Judge Cornell told her that il the amount was inadequate she had the right to hlep herself from the family cash supply.
 Unless Judge CorneIls dictum is reversed by a higher court, it will sand as a precedent for similar de uisicns in other portions of the country. In families that have some IrictiCU over the maintenance allow auce the husband will find it con veuieLI to go home with no more than car fare on his person, and if by chance he should carry home any substantial amount he will require to sleep behind locked doors In the case of a weak husband and a strong wife, she might even take iE away from him and be within her rights.
 New York has not yet concluded to allow women to vote, but it evidently intends to see that they are net handicapped for spending mCuey.-Seattle P.-I.
The daily Alaskan., 1917-03-22
GERMAN PLANS FAIL

The British official report of the destruction oE shipping during the first six weeks of the unrestricted submarine campaign shows the fu- tility of the German hope of starY- ing England to submission. The average daily movement of yes sels in and out of the United King dom ports has been 71O. The loss es Cs British merchant ship since February 1 represent percentage of 2.3. At this rate of destruc- ton it would require a year to reduce British merchant ship ton mage by one-half. Construction in British yards during that period would almost equal the loss.
 Six weeks of promised terror isnl'' have resulted in the destruc- lion of seYenty-eight ships of over 1,6OO tons, out of total in Brit ish ownership of 3,731. In addi- tion 10 these figures of merchant