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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

The Attorney General has suggest
ed to our States Attorney that an an
nouncement be made in the various
newspapers in Minot that all those
who have been guilty of selling Gig
arettes illegally in Minot will be let
down with the minimum fine of $1,000
if they of their own accord appear and
enter a plea of guilty. The story is
told that once upon a time in Paris.
one hundred men were sent premis-
cuously the following note: GAIL is
known: flee at once" and that forth
with ninety-eight of them did flee.
Perhans the Attorney General has an
idea that such an announcement as
has been suggested would bring in the
violators of the cigarette law and save
the prosecuting attorney considerable
trouble Rut why not include every
dealer in the state? Why single out
Minot? The Independent holds no
brief for the violator of the cigarette
law or of any other law for that mat
ter, but we cannot help but wonder
Independent has always been glad to
see an honest effort made by our Of
ficials to STAMP out lawlessness, but
We ulSllht W nave OuI ldlI ClCY du-
vertised from one end of the United
States to the other as the den of in
ioulty and the Incubator of unadulter-
ated cussedness. The Independent has
in mind the numerous fake stories that
have been sent to the daily press of
this and other states. A stranger
reading this "dope" must necessarily
form an opinion that the larger por-
ton of our population comprises ram
blers, piggers and prostitutes. While
most of the forty or fifty who were
arrested during the recent raid got
about what was coming to them, the
1ndependent desires to make it clear
to it's readers that the condition of
affairs in Grand Forks. Fargo, Bis
marck, Devils Lake and other good
sized cities in North Dakota has been
fully as bad right along as they have
| in Minot. We are not attempting to
condone any of these crimes-far from
it-but we conscientiously feel that
we must say word for the thousands
of good law-abiding citizens of Minot
and our own city, where the writer
has resided during the past fifteen
years and which during that time he
has learned to love-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

Gerard, former ambassador to Ger
many, made rather startling state
ment in an address at a Red Cross
meeting the other night, that if Russia
should decide to stack arms, the United
States will most likely have to bear
the brunt of the battle ultimately.
Russia is doing very little fighting
and Germany has been able to move
hundreds of thousands of troops from
her east to her west battle lines. For
tunately, Italy is waking up and her
soldiers are pushing back the Aus
TRANS at an astonishing rate. Italy
has lost 100000 men in the war, in
GLIDING those killed, wounded and cap
tured, but has 100000 men under
arms. They are good fighters and with
out the assistance of Italy's warriors,
the Allies would surely meet defeat
at the hand Of the Central powers
The British soldiers have been fight
ing internationally and during the past
week, the great clashes have occur
red between the French and German
troops. Plans are being made to rush
the United States troops to the battle
line Just as quickly as possible and be-
fore fall, we will have 100000 men
fighting along the French line. This
is but a "drop in the bucket" to the
millions fighting along the battle
front, but many more will soon fol-
low
The German spy system appears to
be working perfectly in the United
States When our fleet of destroyers
recently left for Europe, it was sup
posed that but half dozen men in the
United States knew that they were
to sail, from what port and the place
of destination. However, German
agents knew all of the facts and by
some secret innocent appearing mes
sage, informed Germany Of the facts
and the Queenstown harbor was
strewn with mines before our fotilla
arrived: Hereafter, any spies caught
operating in this country will be put
to death.
Ambassador James w. Gerard, who
has had an opportunity to learn what
he knows at first hand, says that the
spread of disease will be something
terrible in tbs war and states that
the Red Cross will have very import
ant work to do. Ped Cross Chapters
are being organized thruout the United
States. We cannot all 60 to the bat
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

and immense crops have been sown.
On account OF the lack of moisture the
growth has been very slow and the
seed has been slow in sprouting. The
acreage Of winter rye is very large
and this crop has been damaged quite
seriously. The growth is short and
already the rye has begun to joint.
Gardens are at standstill and pas
lures are growing very slowly. A "a
hours rain will bring everything
around in fine shape and we can al
most bank on the rainy spell to begin
the first week in June. Here's hoping.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31
EsTRAY NOTICE

Taken up at my place, one mile east
and IL miles south of Glenburn:
One sorrel mare with white stripe
in face, about 1000 lbs, and about IL
years old.
One bay mare, yearling colt, with
white stripe in face.
These. came to my place Wednesday
evening, May 23rd.
Owner may have same by proving
ownership and PAYING all expenses.
JOHN JENSEN.
5-31-3tc Glenburn, N. D.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

The Memorial Day celebration yes
terday was of far more than ordinary
for honor was not only
paid to the veterans of the Civil war.
who preserved the unity of our ma
ton, but to the young men of the ma
ton who are now rallying to the col
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

ors in the defense of democracy. The
old boys in blue received no less at
tention, however, for the great service
which they rendered our nation is ap-
preciated now more than ever. In
future years, Memorial Day will be eel.
ebrated jointly in honoring the men
who preserved our nation and those
who have laid down their lives for
the preservation Of democracy and our
homes.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31
5-31-3tc

A woman the other day sold at the
J. F. Stevens store at Schafer a case
and half Of eggs, some 40 dozens,
every one of which was found on ex-
animation to be spoiled. The eggs
were supposed to have been taken ont
of an incubator after they had failed
to hatch. 1t might be we'll for this
woman and others knowingly selling
tainted, decayed or spoiled food to
know that they are liable to criminal
prosecution.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

tie front, for seven must be left be-
hind to take care Of each soldier sent
to the battle line But we all can con-
tribute our time and money in doing
this patriotic work. We are fighting
not only for our honor and the life of
democracy, but for our very homes.
The governors of the various states
have been warned by the war depart
of our soldiers with the greatest care.
Our young men in the army must have
moral surroundings, not only because
it is the right and proper thing, but
in order to obviate the spread OF dl-
sease. A Canadian Major, returning
from the trenches, says that the Brit
ish war department has learned very
dear lesson and today there are more
than a thousand hospitals in London
given over to the care of soldier pa
tients who have been indiscreet. The
German soldier has suffered far less
from this source, because greater pre-
cautions had been taken by the Kai-
ser's war department.
Let us each and every one invest in
Liberty war bonds. to the fullest ex-
tent of our financial ability. This war
must be won with supplies for the
Allies and these cannot be secured
unless we raise monev to loan to our
Allies, which they will in turn pay to
US for our supplies. We not only re-
ceive 1-2 per cent for the use of our
money, but we make it possible for
high market prices to continue. We
don't believe that anybody is going to
invest in Liberty Bond with the sole
idea of reaping financial benefit, how
ever. Our country needs our assist
ance at this time and we ought to be
glad that we are able to help. We
must win this war in order to pre-
serve the titles to our lands and our
property. With the death Of democ-
racy, the richest of US would become
next to paupers and the world would
be we'll nigh bankrunt. So let US give
our mite unbegrudgingly.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

The whiskey dealers are working
overtime in North Dakota just now.
After July l, no Intoxicating liquor
can be shipped into the state and the
dealers will not even be allowed to cir
cu]ate advertising matter in the state
after the first day Of July.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

The government appears to have
given up the idea Of building an i'm
mense fleet of the smaller wooden
ships to carry supplies to the allies.
Goethals, who is in charge, states that
he plans to build steel armored YES
sells almost exclusively and work will
be pushed with lightning speed.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

Every young man between the ages
of Fl and 80 should be sure to regis
ter on Tuesday, June 5, for drastic
punishment will be melted out to those
who fail to do so. Uncle Sam is no
nice fellow to deal with when he gets
his dander up.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-05-31

The crop situation over the north
west is just now in condition that is
farmers, but with good soaking rain
within short time. the condition will
improve rapidly. We have had but
very little rain during the entire
month of May. The soil has been
most ideal for blowing and seeding
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

Z single loan 81 SIS, 900. 900 In the Unit
ed States, It 10 buying annually there
upwards Of 260,000.oO0 in values, such
as cotton and WOODEN cloth, mineral
oils, shoes. iron ore. steel Manufacturing.
coal, wheat and horses.
Austrian Army Blocked.
The military activities Of italy on
land have been. primarily, that Of con-
tinually menacing Austria with an in-
vasion that might reach Vienna, ana
thereby forcing her to maintain big
army on the frontier that might have
been used against the Russians or the
French.
Italy has on her northern frontier
captured $4,000 Austrian prisoners. not
counting possible double that number
OF killed and wounded. The Austrian
invasion was aimed at one point be-
tween the Brenta and Adige rivers.
The plan was no less than to defeat the
italians as to be able to break across
to the French frontier and take In
the rear defenders of yerdun. 1t failed
within three weeks. because Of the rsi-
pidity with which the Italians counter
attacked in large numbers.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
NO INCREASE IN
BOARDS MILEAGE
County Supervisors Fail to Get 100
"Per Cent Increase in Travelling Elk.
senses-Senate Defeats BiIl-Distriet
Measure Passed.

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines. March l9.-The senate
of the Iowa legislature today passed
| the Kimball bill providing that on
petition of 10 per cent of the voters OF
a county the people may vote on the
question Of whether or not the county
supervisors shall be elected from the
county at large or by districts. It also
provides that vote may be taken on
whether the number of members Of the
| board Of supervisors shall be three or
| five. "A similar bill has passed the
senate in two preceding general as
semblies but has failed Of passage in
the house.
The house bill by Representative
Bruce, of Pocahontas county, increas-
ing the mileage of members of the
boards Of supervisors from to 10
cents per mile was defeated in the
senate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

pointment Of qualified persons 10 hold
office for the remainder Of the term.
Special meetings Of the stockholders
may be called at any time by the pres
idenr. giving ten days notice in person
or writing to each stoCkholder, in case
of mis- neglect or refusal to call a meet
ing. the parties owning stock to the
amount Of seventy five shares may join
in call of the stockholders, which
meeting shall be the same as tho called
by the president,
At all meetings Of the stockholders
each stockholder shall be entitled to
but one vote, which vote may be cast
in person or by written proxy.
ARTICLE :.
The highest amount of Indebtedness
to which this corporation may at any
one time subject itself shall not ex-
coed one-third Of its paid up capital
stock.
ARTICLE s.
The private property Of the stock
holders shall be exempt from corporate
liability except to the extent and IN
the manner provided by the laws of the
state Of Iowa. and this article car not
be amended.
ARTICLE 9.
The corporation may make and altar
by-Iaws at pleasure and may authorize
the board of directors 70 do so. subject
to such restrictions as may be deemed
advisable.
ARTICLE 10.
Amendments to these articles, except
article may be made at any annual
meeting of the stockholders or at a
special meeting called for that purpose,
two thirds of all stockholders in in
terest voting for such amendment. ex-
cept as provided for in article s.
Dated this goth day Of January, 1917.
r. NJ. E. PERRY, President.
| AUG. SCHAPER, Vice President
I'D FLANAGAN, Secretary.
1 ST. ANTHONY BANK, Treasurer
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Kansas CITY Cash Grain.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton, over
% East Main street,
Kansas City. March 49,
Wheat-No. red, 1893: No. red.
l,S4 0l.sl No. 4 red, 1.S0d 1.SS; No. .
hard, 1.sO@1.95: No. 5 hard, l.Ss6
1872; No. 3 hard. 1.S5mlS9.
Corn-No. .. 1.116ll2: No. 8, 1.10d
Ill; No white, l.lla1.l11s: No. 5
white. lIo@ l.1l1a nominal; No. ,
yellow, lila; No. yellow, 1.l3dll3H
nominal.
Oats-No. ?, 61d611s; No. 8, $3.50:
No. ? white, 62ls No. white, 61h n
e.; No. white, 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

Of the season has yet been reached.
From now on shorn stock will be
more in evidence. It. has been in In
creased proportion the past week. Dur
ing the week choice handy fresh shorn
lambs sold Zip to 1915 a fat, but heavy
class at l1.55@11.75. Heavy shorn
yearling wethers sold UP to 1866 to
100, but shorn wethers up to 1925
@10.50.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
minneapolis Cash Grain.
FURNISHED by Lamson Bros. & Co, 20

FURNISHED by Lamson Bros. & Co, 20S
Masonic templel
Minneapolis, March 10.
Wheat-No. l hard. 2.o4Qo05h; No
/ northern. 1858 a1.s9h: No. north
ern, 1918 d1.s91s; No. northern
ISIS d1.9S1; No. hard, Montana
1915 d1.991s: No durum, l.97i4 No
drum. 1924 a 2.02H
Corn-No. 3 yellow 1.11@1l3: to ar
rive. 1.1On1.12: No. yellow, 1.07a111:
others, 1.0491.12is.
Oats-No, white. 57a. d5s&: No. 4
white 5s% q 59A.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Chicago Grain Close.

Chicago, March I9.
Wheat-No red, nominal. No. 8
red. 1S7: No. hard. 1872: No. hard.
1SOT1S9as.
Corn-No. yellow. 1.l04 G1.10&;
No. yellow, 1.09@l.11a4; No. 4 yellow,
106dI10.
oats - No. white, 5S4a6oA !;
standard, 80 60s4.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Range OF Chicago Grain Prices.

'-IlIVdSO, .IdTtII 10.
Wheat - May, opened at 1.s44 ::
highest. 1851; lowest I.82A; closed
1.SS; July, opened at 1.55B; closed
.l5s1a.
Corn-May. opened al 1898: high
est ll2; lowest 1895; closed LIS;
July opened at 1919 closed 10.
Oats-May, opened at 5S1s: highest
59is; lowest 57A; closed 5S5s; July.
opened at 56i.: closed 81.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Chicago Produce.

Chicago. March IL.
Butter-Steady; creamery. 33G 40.
Eggs-Lower; receipts, 5,93I cases:
at mark, cases included, 25d26is
ordinary firsts, 25G26Ea
Poultry-Alive, lower; fowls. 81 Y i:
springs. 81 y.
Pork-Cash, s344o, May. $40; July,
1890.
Lard-Cash, 1850; May, 1885; July
1885.
Ribs-Cash, 1869 1921; May
1874: July, 1927.
Rye-No. .. nominal.
Barley-1.00d1
Ti!nothy-3.75I
Clover-12.0 90 q 1900.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

~ East Main street,
st. Louis, March 10.
Wheat-No .. red. 1.9Sm2.02; No. 3
red, 1.S0Gl94: No. 4 red, 1.S2.
Corn-No. ?. l.091s dl.l0is; No. 3,
10: No. 4. l.09: No. white, l.10G
l.12: No. 8 white. 1.09@1.11: No. 4
white, log nominal; No. > yellow,
1.l0Is GILL: No. white, 109 nominal:
No. yellow. 1.101a Gill; No. yell
low. l.lol2 a Ill; No. s yellow, 1.l04
Ill; No. yellow .09d l.09ls.
Oats-No. >. g.; No. white. 60;
No. white. 62d621s; No 4 white,
81 a Gig nominal: standard. 62ka6S.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Minneapolis Wheat.

FURNISHED by Lamson Bros. & Co, 203
Masonic temple.1
Minneapolis, March 10.
Wheat - Open, May, 1861 al.S5A;
July. 1.7s&: September, 1.4sA. High
May. 1885,; July. 1.s21s: September,
$50. Low-May. 1881: July, LIT:
Septembe 1.4sA. Close--May, 1.ssh;
July, 1.S2A September, 1.6o.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Chicago Potato Market.

Electric power station earnings in
this country last year were s417, 900, 900.
This is larger than the 1915 earnings
by more than 10 per cent, or roughly
So. 600 900. The output flor 1915
amounted to 23,3o0, 900, 900 kilowatt
hours, an increase OF 4, 400, 900, 900 kilo-
watt hours over 1915, or % per cent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Peoria Cash Grain.

Peoria, March 70.
Furnished by, Taylor & Patton, over
20 East Main street,
Corn - Receipts, eighty yfght cars:
lG2 cents up; No. 3, loS1.dl.O9: No.
/, i.6' IL d 1854: No. white, 1881 a
1883; No. 4 white, l.o71a CLOS: No. ,
yellow. 109i2: No. 3 yellow, 1852 a
1.09; No. 4 yellow, 1919 I10S
Oats - Receipts five cars; 4 cent
up; No 3. 5s1s.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
cuMMINs BACK TO CAPITAL.
Senator's Condition So Improved as 4
Permit Departure From Hospital.

New York. March 19.-The improved
condition of Senator Albert B. Cum
Minis OF. Iowa, today permitted him to
leave the hospital where he was taken
after he collapsed at the Republican
Club, on Saturday. during an address.
The senator took train for Wash :
!ngten, declaring ne was needed there
because of the tension in the nations
affairs.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Rang. Of Prices.

Furnished by Taylor & Patton. grain
merchants. over % East Main street.
Phone IS.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

L uTn4SneU DN Ld1lSpT bItS. u w.,
203 Masonic Temple
Chicago, March 19.-Wheat-Urgen
short covering on the opening soon ran
its course, and the bear contingent
pressed the market for a az cent
break in the May delivery. Except for
scattered stop loss orders. there was
very little wheat on the market on
this decline, and It took little buy
ing to bring about quick recovery
to around Saturdays close. South
western reports were a little more IA
vorable, but a great many complaints
are received that indicate ? poorer
outlook than the average. The visible
supply decreased 1,727,00o bushels,
most Of which was at interior points,
while the seaboard had the principal
increase
Corn Corn al no time showed
weakness, even when wheat was lower.
Pressure came largely from locals.
while, the leading holders were buyers
GU minor dips. New high prices We're
made shortly after midday The set
Element Of the railroad strike improved
the cash situation. and No. 3 grades
corn We're selling around May price.
Country points are receiving better
bids from the east and are shipping
there instead Of TO Chicago.
Oats-Oats followed wheat, reactln g
from a sharp early decline. Cash
houses were good buyers on the break.
The country reports better bids from
other terminal markets than from Chi
cage, and a material improvement in
the southern demand.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Representative Hog Sales.

Below are quoted a few of the repre-
sentative hog sales for TODAY:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19

TO- e.
Open. High. Low. day. friday
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
! Representative Cattle Sales.

Below are quoted few of the repre-
sentative cattle sales for today:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
Kansas City Live Stock.

Kansas City, March 10.
Cattle-Estimated receipts for today.
u, sala
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
STRIKE SETTLEMENT RESULTS
IN MODERATE GAINS BE-
ING SCORED.
BULLS SCORE BECAUSE
OF CONTINUED EMsARGoES
Continued Destruction ofsAmeriean
Merchantmen by Submarines Checks
Trading - Gains Are Not Of Com
handing Proportions.

Chicago, March 10. - Moderate
strength developed in the wheat mar
ket today as a result of the railroad
strike settlement. Bullish sentiment
was maintained however owing to
embargoes. Trading was checked by
uncertainty over the possible outcome
of increasing destruction OF American
shipping in the submarine war zone.
Opening prices, which ranged from
the same 40 Saturdays finish 10 is
cetns higher, With May at 1S4l4 to
l.S5Is and July st l.55ls to 1.551a. were
followed by limited general gains and
then a slight reaction.
Bearish crop reports FROM the south
west acted later as a weakening infiu
ence, and so too did renewal of peace
talk. The effect on prices, however
was only temporary Quotations closed
strong, 2I2 to As cents net higher. with
May at S1.SS TO $1.SS1s and July at
S1.5sis to s1.5Sl2.
Corn.
Firmness resulted from the strike
settlement. The upturns appeared to
be due TO scarcity of offerings rather
than 10 an expansion of buying. After
opening 4 cent to y and S cents high
er. the market continued to harden,
Active demand from industries led
later TO a new high price record for
May. The close was strong at rs TO
3 cents net advance.
Oats.
Oats sympathized with other cereals.
Business was small.
Provisions.
Provisions as we'll as grain advanced
on account of the strike settlement.
Higher quotations on hogs counted also
as a bulliSh factor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19
St. Louis Cash Grain.

FURNISHED by Taylor & Patton. over
80 East Main street,
St I1nnis March 10
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-03-19


The corporate period Of this corpor-
alton shall begin on the date the sec
rotary of state issues a certificate OF
incorporation and shall terminate at
the expiration Of twenty (20D years
from said date, unless sooner dissolved
ny a three-fourthS vote of the stock
holders at any meeting. or at a special
meeting called for that purpose.
The affairs Of this corporation shall
be managed by president and vice
president elected by the shareholders
annually and a board Of directors suffi-
cient to represent each rural line, one
half Of said board of directors to be
elected for one year and the balance
for two years. and the term of office
after that to be two years each anc
the secretary and treasurer to be
elected by the board of directors fol
one term each.
ARTICLE S.
The annual meeting shall be held or
the second Saturday in December Of
each year. Until the named election
ss above provided the following per
sons shall be the directors of this cor
poration: Francis Tagatoff Georgt
Tight. B. S. Hines, o. L. Lacey, Willie
Lyons, Chris Schaper. Chris Schmelick
II. s. Bianey, W. J. Dunn, and J. r
Borton.
The following persons shall be thu
officers Of said corporation: President
NJ E. Perry; vice president. A. Schaper
secretary, Ed Flanagan treasurer, st
Anthony Savings Bank
Every director or officer shall be
stockholder and if any director or of
ficer shall sell or transfer his stock il
this corporation he shall at once ceas'
to be Q director or officer.
Tho board OF director. mar Ell a.
vacancies occurring in its membership
between annual elections by the ap