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The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1912-1921, 1918-07-05
BENCH WARMERS TO
GET CHANCE SOON
ATHLETES WHO HAVE BEEN DO
ING BENCH DUTY TO BE
PUT IN GAME.

The ball players who have been
holding down bench jobs for so long
that they have ceased TO nope they
might ever get a chance to prove
their worthiness in continuous com.
BAT may have their chances, now
that so many ball and bat artists are
getting ready TO help whip the Hun.
Nearly every abseball club has its
pinch hitter or pinch fielder. or just
handy man. loafing around the bench
wasting space in hotels and trains,
and being just a good fellow. Lots
Of these men come to the major lea
CUES. live their careers in partial OBJ
livion and drift back to the minors
without having been given a real
chance to show what they could DO.
New York clubs have been fun OF
them. John McGraw is constantly
heing pointed out as a man who
didn't know what he was doing when
he left this or that man go for a
song. only to see the released gent
begin making himself famous
Marty Kayanaugh is one of this
kind of heroes. jim Thorpe is. an
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ed. but many others atso who suher
under mastery but cannot act; peo-
pies Of many races and in every part
OF the world-the people Of stricken
Russia still. among the rest. though
they are for the moment inorganic,
ed and helpless. Opposed 10 them,
masters Of many armies, stands an
isolated. friendless group of govern
meaes Rho sneak M common purpose
hut only selfish ambitions of their
own by which meme can profit but
themselves, AMI whose peoples are
fuel in their hands: governments
which fear their people aud vet are
for the time their sovereign lords,
making every choice for them and
disposiug of their lives and fortunes
as they will as well As the lives and
fortunes of every people who fall IN
der their power-governments cloth
Cd with the strange trappings and
the primitive authority Of an age that
is altogether alien and hostile TO our
own. The Past and the Present are
in deadly grapple and the peoples Of
the world are being done TO death
between them.
There can be but one jssue- @'he
settlement must be final There can
be no compromise No hair way de-
cision would be tolerated. No half
way decision is conceivable These
are the ends FOR which the assoeia.-
ed peoples of the world are fighting
and which must be conceded them be
fore there can be peace.
1.-THE destruction of every arbi-
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other Wafly Pipp was one. and So
was Dick Rudolph.
1t looks very much as though Jim
Thorpe is going 10 get a real chance
now. The shortage Of outfelders
among the Giants will give him a
chance 70 ecombe a regular. Any
athlete VINO can 60 what Jim &c
complished IN the American Associa-
ton has the stuff 70 become real
big Lacquer
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trary power an here that eaH sep
arate'y. secre1ly and OF It's single
choice disturb the peace # tho world
or. If If cannot be presently DESTROY.
cd n the least 3tz reduction Ia yir.
ual Impotence.
.TT-The sci smanf of every cues.
ton whether a. territory Of soyer.
eighty. of eeer seata ARRANGEMENTS or
NJ nolifical 70 sonsbin Ynar ths
basis Of the free 3ccept9nca Of that
settlement bv fl.s naopIe immediately
concerned ami NJ. upon the basis Of
Tho material inarrost or advantage Of
any other uasr7 or peonle which
may desire dzaarenf settlement for
the sake of its own exterior influence
or mastery
eHI-The consent of all nations 10
he governed in alafr conduct towards
each other by the same principles
Of purpose and of respect Tor The
common law of civilized society chat
govern the individual citizens Of All
modern states "a fheir relations with
one another. l. the end that all pro
misses and covenants may be sacred
Is observed. M private plots or con
spiracies hatehal. no selfish injuries
wrought WITH apanitv and a mutual
trust establish npnn the handsome
foundation of mutual respect for
right.
'Iy.-The establishment of an or
eanization OF peace which shall make
it certain TIA the combined power
Of eree nations will check every in
vasfon Of rieht and serve to make
peace and jns.ice the more secure
bv affording definite tribunal Of
opinion 70 which all must submit
and bv which very international re-
adjustment that cannot he amicably
arreed npon bF the peoples directly
concerned shall he sanctioned.
aTbese greaf objects can be put
\ into a single sentence What We
seek is the rc.en of law based upon
the consent of The governed and sus-
tanned nv the Organized opinion of
mankind
eTbese great ends cannot he ACHE
we'd nv debating and seeking 10 re-
eonciIe and accommodate what sta
feemen NAV wish with their projects
for alliances of newer and Of national
onnortnnftv They can be realized
oriv nv the determination of what
the thinking peoples Of the world de-
sire with Their longing hone for JUS.
fice and far social freedom and OPP
nortunitv
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NOTICED

Those owing taxes to the City of
Martmsburg are hereby requested to
call at once and pay the same. Those
owing water rent are also requested
to pay the same at once. The Coun-
ell has requested me to make collec-
ton of all delinquent taxes and water
rent by enforcing the law by attach
ment for taxes and turning off water
where rents are not paid | shall
begin at once to make up lists of de-
llnquent water-takers; and after July
10th, all water rents not paid will be
turned off. Remember, the property
owner is primarily liable for the
water rent.
Please take notice and be governed
accordingly.
C. NJ LAMAR,
City Sergeant.
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Splendid home with "a acres of
land within one mile of city.
IS. s. FEI. XFR.
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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
FIFTH ANNUAL oPERETTA

The fifth annual opperetta will be
given. by the Oakes Public Schools
on Washington's birthday Feb. %,
at the Opera House. This year "a
Dream of Fairyland," will be present.
ed. The feature of the presentation
this year will be that no older folks
will take part at all. The children
in the grades will give the entire pro-
duction.
The music in the operetta is prob
ably the most beautiful that has been
heard in any of the operettas. Those
who have heard the practices are loud
in their praise of its beauty. The re-
hearsals are conducted under the di-
rection of Miss Matte Mitchell.
For the past five years. the Public
Schools. have given an annual oper-
eta on Washington's birthday. Quite
a formidable array of operettas have
been presented in the past. The first
year "Snow White' was produced.
Then came "The National Flower" !"
then the isle of Chance" and last
year "Little Almond Eyes" The pro-
ceeds have always been used for the
purchase of some useful material for
the use of the schools.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
KEN|ST0N WILL
TALK TO CLUB

Plans are being completed for the
banquet to be served Tuesday night
at 6:32 o'clock in the Union Temple
under the auspices of the Oakes Com
mercial club for the men of the city.
This is not restricted to members
only, but every man in Oakes is in
vited to be present and avail himself
of the good time being provided.
Tickets may be secured from the
committee, consisting of ]. F. Mich
OILS, chairman, j. E. Bunday and j.
w. Bush, for the small sum of forty
cents.
The domestic science department
of the Oakes high school is going to
serve the banquet at cost, thus maxi
ing it possible to sell the tickets for
less than would otherwise be the
case.
The guest of honor for the oc-
casion will be Mr.. George N. Kenis-
ton, secretary of the Commercial
club at Bismarck. Mr.. Keniston is
a man of much experience in COM
mercial club and community work
and will, no doubt, have a message
of interest to every man in Oakes.
Be booster, anyway. Get a tick
ct and be with the bunch Tuesday
evening.
The menu follows. Frfcaseed
chicken, mashed potatoes, baked
corn, hot corn bread with syrup, gra-
ham rolls, cheese, pickles, jelly, cof-
fee, apple pie la mode.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
COLD STILL GRIPS COUNTRY
Low Temperatures Add to Winters
Record for Severity.

Washington. Jan. 22-Over ths
greater part of the country east of
the Rocky mountains temperatures
far below seasonal average continue
to add to the winters record as tao
scverest in recent yars.
Slight increases in temperature arc
forecast generally, but the weather
bureau said restoration of normal
conditions was not yet in sight.
The Upper Mississippi and Lake
regions, with New York and New
England, reported intense cold, the
mercury at many points falling con.
siderably below zero. The cold area
extended into the South, where freez-
ing weather generally was accompa.
MED by rain or snow. d
Brief cold spells of greater sever
ity have been reported for previous
years, but according to weather bu.
reau records, duration of the present
cold wave exceeds all records.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
Investigations Virtually Finished,
Congress Turning to "Win
the War" Legislation.
HOT FIGHT EXPECTED
War Cabinet Bill, First to Be Taken
Up, Will Meet Much oppo-
sition, Is the Pre-
diction Made.

Washington, Jan. 90. - Congress
will now turn its attention to win
the war" legislation. now that 1t is
for the present.
Senator George E. Chamberlain will
at once present his bill creating a
war cabinet. Upon this measure, it ia
predicted. the hottest fight of the ses.
sion will be waged.
The bill as drafted provides for
civilian war cabinet of three to sit
constantly and decide all broad, gen.
eral questions of war policy and
program.
If passed in its present form. the
bill will transfer to the war cabinet
much of the authority now exercised
by the president. The committee de.
clares there is needed body of men,
comprising three distinct sets of quail.
ifications-"one with balance, broad
jugdment and cool, keen mind; an.
other with courage and bulldog ten.
acity; a third with the highest bust.
ness training and capacity"
Baker and Daniels Eliminated.
The committee would eliminate Sec.
retary Of War N. D. Baker and Secre..
tary of the Navy Jesephus Daniels
from the proposed war cabinet.
Though there seems little doubt
that the senate will pass the director
Of munitions bill, there is much un.
certainty as to how the war cabinet
will be received. There is no doubt
both measures will be vigorously op.
posed by the administration.
Wilson's Opposition Expected.
President Wilson has let it be
known that he will have something
to say on the subject. One of the
administrations strongest supporters
in congress, Senator Chamberlain,
will lead the fight for both bills.
Both senate and house committees
expect to conclude their considera.
tion Of the bills within a few days.
When it is reported early action will
be sought.
Senator Chamberlain will shortly
announce the date for resumption of
the military investigation.
The shipping and the sugar in.
quiries are nearing their close. Bills
embodying the views Of the investi.
gators as to the needs disclosed by
the inquiries will be presented
shortly
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
County Agent Richards
Files Annual Report

Annual report of County Agricultur-
al agent for Dickey County for the
year ending Dec. 1, 1917, to the Dickey
County Farm Bureau, the Extension
Department of the Agricultural Col
lege and the U. S. Department of
Agriculture cooperating.
The County Agent work believe as
a whole, has been quite satisfactory
during the past year, Judging from the
Cooperation that has been received
from the people of the county and the
work that has been accomplished as
result of this Cooperation. The work
that County Agent can do to help the
individuals of the community and
in the development of the agriculture
of the county as a whole believe has
been shown much added apprecia-
tion this year over any previous year
the work has been in progress in the
county. The farmers in particular
have indicated that they are obtaining
a better understanding of the fuctions
of County Agent and how they can
derive direct or indirect benefits from
the Agent. In other words more of
them are coming to the realization
that the chief function of an Agent is
to act as helper rather than one who
dictates how they shall farm.
Much of the added interest in the
work has undoubtedly come through
the organization of Farm Bureau,
which was made necessary in order to
secure the county's portion of the
funds to carry on the s5ork, because
the County Board Of Commissioners
withdrew County Aid. The acquisi-
tion of membership in the Farm Bur-
eau on the part Of the people of the
county has resulted in making them
feel they have an interest IN the man
agement OF the work. The Bureau has
also made it possible to solicit the aid
Of more Of our people and also to
bring to their attention the purposes
and the accomplishments of the Coun-
ty Agent movement.
While an effort has been made to 40
tomplish some work In every part and
community Of the County there are
some unentered and some where work
has been attempted that the interest is
lacking. Because no work has been
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
sALzER MEN MEET

Officers of the Salzer Lumber Com
pany and agents often yards of the
company tributary to Oakes met at
the office here Monday for a confer
ence. Plans for this years work
were discussed.
Those present were: ]. e. Salzer
Jr. of Minneapolis; p. C. Burfening
vice president. Minneapolis; Oliver
Strasser, auditor, Jamestown; b. E..
Sorenson of LaMoure; c. d. Hatha-
way of Glendale; H. II. Wrinkle of
Forbes; Carl Swanson of Guelph; w.
L. Baker of Ludden; l.. c. Burfening
of Hankinson. c, c. Ostrem of Merrl-
court; G. w. Faust of Monango; Mr..
Harvey of Dickey and the local agent.
T. H. Ferber.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
Severe Cold Hits Lines On Fuel
Holiday, Making Relief of.Con-
gestion. Difficult.
BUSINESS SHUTS Down
Railways Concentrate Efforts On Get
ting Empty Cars To Mines
Working Against Abnor.
NAL Conditions.

Washington, Jan. 22.-The first Of
the heatless Mondays was generally
observed throughout the eastern half
of the United States as a holiday, de.
creed by the government to conserve
coal and to clear congestion from
railroads, which is becoming more
difficult because of severe weather.
The beneficial effect of the shutting
down of industrial plants probably
will not be felt by the railroads until
late in the week, and not then to the
hoped-for extent if abnormal winter
weather continues.
Although the closing order goes no
further than to forbid the use of fuel
for heating, officials expect business
to cease and a further direct request
was issued that all retail establish
ments, except food and drug stores,
close their doors for the day.
Food stores, which, in the original
order, were permitted to remain open
only half the day, were granted spe-
cial dislensation under which they
may sell goods throughout the day.
Reports from various sections in.
iicate that, through misinterpreta-
tion Of the spirit of the original or.
der, proprietors of certain large es-
adjustments all over the shutdown
zone intend to continue business as
usual. An amendment order will be
issued within a few days permitting
the opening of department stores on
Mondays and making the prohibition
tight.
Il Sfs said that the use 81 fuel for
lighting buildings and for operating
their elevators probably would be
prevented during the remainder Of
the Monday holidays. In drawing the
order this was overlooked, and thou
sands Of kilograms have reached the
fuel administration asking for rul
ing.
Affected BY Weather.
While reports told of an increased
movement Of coal to householders and
TO ships under the first three days
operation of the five-iay factory clos
ing order, severe weather held back
the clearing of freight congestion,
which was one of the chief purposes
sought. At the office of the director
general Of railroads it was said there
was little hope for material improve
ment in traffic conditions until the
weather moderated.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
WORD SLOWLY SITTING BACK
FROM BOYS SOMEWHERE"

The first letter We have seen since
the Company X boys sailed for
France came Monday. Several letters,
we understand, have been received by
home folks, but nothing very long. as
the boys are apprised that their mis-
sives must go through the hands of
the censor, hence hardly know Just
what will pass. The letter in hand
is from Mac Fuller, written to his
folks. The date of the letter is de-
leted, but we are informed the boys
arrived Somewhere in France" on
Dec. 26th. Macs letter Follows.
On the water
Dec 1917.
Dear Folks: This is my first Of
fense in writing a letter that will be
censored, so don't hardly know what
to write!
We have been on the big pond sew
eral days and am feeling fine and
dandy. But the first par: of the trip
Wasn't very awful pleasant on account
of sea sickness. Wasn't really sick
but was dizzy and it wouldn't have
been any effort to "heave" but
managed to keep it down. Don't think
I would care to be sailor as there
isn't any scenery, bu. suppose the
sailors have their ideas of being a
soldier.
We are getting dandy grub. and
everything else that goes to making a
good trip is fine. Blu. when we hit
somewhere" will feel like eating a
quarter section of land.
Our letters will be far between but
will Get them in good bunehes so It
won't be so bad. Will write as often
as possible and want you to do as
good as you did while was in good
old U. s. A.
Am going to start diary when we
get across, Will be quite relic after
the war. Kind of wish had started
one when we left our home camp.
Guess I have written all I can think
of that's o. X. to put in a letter SO
will ring of.
Love to all.
MAC.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
R C Benefit IS
A BIG SUCCESS
TWO HOURS OF SOLID FUN IN
BOXING AND WRESTLING
Proceeds Amounted to s14o. NO Be
Spent for Knitting Machine
for Local Chapter

The blustery weather did not keen
the people of Oakes to their homes
last night. The sporting blood showed
up strong and the opera house was
well filled to witness the exhibitions
of boxing and wrestling put up by
our local athletes. Two hours of so.
lid fun was enjoyed. but it was not
all fun for those who participated.
They gave to the exhibition every bit.
of energy they could command.
The fistic encounters between Har.
ry Bartlett and Emil Loepp, Tommy
jenkins and Kenneth Espeland were
full of ginger, as was the -for-all,
where Fuller, Smith, Freeman, Hazel
and Perkins punched each other in all
directions.
Ray Gallon and Frank Freeman
gave a good exhibition in a three
round bout, as did Ted Bartlett and
Al. Wilcox in four rounds. R. ]. Will.
son showed some speed in a two
round mixup with young Renslow.
Doc. Timmins and Mr.. BARLEY put
up a nice three-round bout that was
enjoyed by all.
The wrestling contests were hard
fought. Stanley Featherstone had to
work to get Arne Melby, but threw
him in ten minutes and five seconds.
Arne had his shoulder wrenched, that
ended this contest.
The heavy contest of the evening
was the match between Martin Young
dahl of Route and Wrennie Williams
of Oakes. Wrennie won first en-
counter in five minutes and 81 Sec
onds; Youngdahl took the other two
falls in three minutes and Is seconds
and in eleven minutes and 40 Sec
onds. The men are we'll matched and
put vim and color into the match.
The crowd loudly applauded at each
turn of the contest.
All the proceeds of this exhibition
go to the local branch of the Red
Cross. The hall was kindly donated
by Mr.. Bittman, who has offered it
for four exhibitions during the
winter. The printing and advertis-
ing was done by the local newspaper
men gratis. w. A. McCulley was the
leading spirit in this work and was
ably assisted by w. r. Whitver, Fred
Sletvold. w. r. Singleton and G. e.
Knox. The latter was called away by
the governor on official duty, but his
spirit was in Oakes last night. Those
taking part are cordially thanked by
the Red Cross Chapter for the "bit"
they performed.
The proceeds of the evening were
$14o, with some ticket sales yet to
hear from.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24

done in any community can hot be
used to the discredit of the Agent. 1t
is necessary for the people OF com
munity as well as individuals to show
some interest and desire to cooperate
before they can expect much aid. The
communities and individuals who feel
they are not getting attention must
realize they must reach out for the
help.
The work done and results obtained
l shall review briefly, and trust they
will be of interest not only to the
Farm Bureau members; but also to
those who have not been in as
close touch with the County Agent.
I. Live Stock
(a) Live Stock Breeders Association
was to encourage our breeders of pure
bred live stock through meetings for
their benefit and holding of sales
in order to advertise and dispose of
their surplus stock, and give the far
mers of the county an opportunity to
get in touch with these breeders.
This year assisted the association
in holding successful Annual Meeting
at the Baldwin Farms where the
members had an opportunity to in
spect the stock on the farms and their
equipment and methods. A program
of interest to the members was also
held. ~
also assisted the Association to
hold its Second Annual Sale on Octo-
ber 31st, at Oakes, acting as manager
of the sale. This includes soliciting
the stock and passing upon the merit
of the stock for the sale. We sold at
this sale 36 head of registered Short
horns for $465o.00, an average Of
$129.16 per head, and so head of reg
istered pigs. all Of this springs farrow'
for $2152.50, an average of $43.06 per
head. The sale was considered a sue
cess by the breeders consigning as
we'll as the purchasers. am confident
a sale Of this kind does help to en-
courage and is the means of increas-
ing the use of better sires and more
Of them.
(b). Live Stock Shipping Associa-
tion. Mo new Live Stock Shipping
Associations were organized the past
Continued on page ~
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
NURSE AND ELEVEN MEN DIE.
Fatalities With v. s. Expedition Re.
ported by Pershina.

Washington, Jan. 22.-Deaths of IL
enlisted men and one nurse have
been reported to the War department
by General Pershing, commanding the
American expeditionary forces in
France. Eight of enlisted men were
victims of pneumonia. |
The nurse was Miss Helen Fair
child, daughter Of Ambrose Fairchild.
Of Watsontown, Pa, whose death
from atropy of the 4iver, occurred at
the base hospital on January 49,
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
NATIONAL SPEAKER COMING

Mr.. Leo S. Horst, Organizer for the
Nonpartisan League, asks The Times
to announce that Hon. Walter Thomas
Mills, of the National Nonpartisan
League will be present in Oakes on
Saturday, Feb. 9th, for an address.
Mr.. Mills is nationally famed as an
economist and advocate of peoples
government and government owher-
ship and makes splendid address.
Everybody in Oakes country is in
vited to hear him.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1918-01-24
GERMAN EDITOR ARRESTED
Taken at Aberdeen, s. D., Under Es.
pionaqe Act,

Aberdeen, S. D., Jan 22-J. F. Paul
Gross, associate editor of the Frei
Presse and Neu Deutsche Presse, Ger
man weekly papers published here,
has been arrested for alleged viola
ton of the espionage act on charge
of seditious publication His arrest is
coupled with that of F. w. Sallett,
editor and proprietor of the publica.
tions, who was previously arrested.
Gross arrest was made upon orders
of R. d. Deacon, United States postal
inspector, who has been investigat-
ing the publications.
Both saaett and Gross are held
without bond awaiting the arrival of
a federal warrant. Tie two men will
be given a hearing before federal au.
thorities.