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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
900 VETERANS FROM
EUROPE TO MUSTER
OUT AT CAMP LEWIS

Camp Lewis, Tacoma, WASH. Dec.
6.-Nine hundred soldiers, battle vet
Grams. returned from Europe, are on
h way to Camp Lewis from Camp
Eustis. Va. according to advices re-
ceived here today. What units the
men are from or whether they are
convalescents. is not known here.
The men are to be discharged from
he army here. In connection with
previous advices /. is believed all are
from this section Of the country and
that perhaps the most of them had
been wounded in battle, being return
ed to this country for hospital and
convalescent treatment.
1t became known today also that
5000 will be the number of United
States guards to be discharged from
this camp. These men are expected
to begin arriving from the shipyards,
industrial plants, railroads and other
places where they have been on duty
in western states. early next week.
approximately six hundred dis
charged men and officers left camp
today. One-ffth were officers. No
list is made of the number of men be-
ing discharged, according to states
from which they come, but railway
officials said California had the great
est number. Washington, Oregon,
Utah, Montana and North and South
Dakota get practically all the others.
The 18th. division again will pass
in review before Major General
Leitch, commander, Saturday, it was
announced
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
November Not Extra 80
Warm, Says Report
OF u. S. Weather Man

Bismarck, N. D., Dec. 6.-Cold
facts and figures furnished by Orris
w. Roberts, meteorolostst in charge
Of the U. s. weather bureau for
North Dakota, dispell the general
fancy that the recent November was
an exceptionally warm and altogeth-
er unusual month for this latitude.
The mean temperature. which was 81
degrees for tho MONTH. was five de-
Srees above normal, but 1t could not
compare with q mean temperature Of
40 for the same month a year ago; It
Just tied the mean temperature for
1915, and It was cooler than 1912,
1919, 1914 and 1918, with mean tenn
peratures Of -. IS. IS, ana 50. re-
sp%ectively.
The records Of the weather bureau,
which date back to 1874, do reveal
m November with Q real ".meauf..
temperature. That was in 1855. when
the thirty days average was but 2
desrees shove zero. During Novem-
Dor the local bureau recorded but 81
Of an inch precipitation, II OF an
inch below normal and boosting the
total deficit in moisture fo5 an unus-
ually. dry year TO ~ inches. Dur.
ing the month ~ inches sof snow fell.
On the It'll and 9Th.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
EXECUTE THOSE .
WHO BROUGHT ON WAR

London. Dec. 6.-(British Wireless
Seryice)-Sir Auckland Geddes, pres.
ident Of the local government
and minister Of national service, IN g
public address said that the line OF
policy advocated by the coalition gov
eminent was a peace which. SO far q
the enemy powers were concerned:
should be based on stern justice and
SO far as those men who planned and
started the war were concerned
should be founded on Justice OF the
nature meted out in the highest
courts Of the land. Such men as tho
former German emperor; Enver
Pasha, and the former rulers Of Bull
garia and Austria would be placed
on trial and If found guilty their lives
would be forfeited.
"Men guilty Of unspeakable atrocf-
ties upon our prisoners and upon n
civilian inhabitants of the invaded
lands" he continued, must stand
trial, and if they are condemned must
suffer DEATH"
1t had to be proved how far h
commanders of submarines acted I'M
der orders, which they had to carry
out under pain Of death, or how TAR
| they acted on their. own volition. he
pointed out, but If the atrocities at
sea were. committed on the volition
of individual commanders, he declar-
ed, they, too, must suffer h extreme
penalty. IL
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Jamestown Lieutenant
Is Critically Wounded

Jamestown, N. D., Dec. 6.-Lieut.
A. G.. Bartram of jamestown, former
jamestown college student, has been
critically wounded and is in a serious
condition, according to a letter re-
ceived from Charles E. Harmon of
Jamestown, who is in the medical
corps in France.
"In an attack a month ago the
Boche nearly finished Lieutenant
Bartram," writes Harmon. HE came
to this hospital a month ago today.
Although unable to stir in his bed, we
believe his nerve will beat the Boche.
as he is doing nicely.
His left side seemed t o be es-
pecially out of luck, his arm being
broken. hand torn. hip smashed and a
hole through his foot"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
DENIES OFFER
OF A BRIBE
Covlin Says He Did Not Of
fer Money to Officers to
Prosecute Niece.

Bismarck. N. D., Dec. 6.-After
States Attorney j. f. williams, Sher-
III w. G. Hendricks and Deputy Sher-
III o. H. Steferud had testified that
Carl Covlin offered tho first two Off
GERS $500 If they, would prosecute his
niece. Julia Covlin, instead of his
brother, Anton Covlin, for a murder
committed at Dogden about a year
ago.. the defendant took the stand in
district court yesterday afternoon and
entered a fiat denial. Covlin declared
that the only time he offered the Of
fcers any money was when he re-
quested that the testimony Of certain
witnesses at Dodgen be taken a sec
ond time, and that he then offered to
pay such additional expense as this
action might inflict upon the state.
Hans Fischer, assistant cashier of
the First National bank at Washburn,
was a fourth witness for the prosecu-
ton yesterday. He told of Covlin's
having. had $500 transferred by wire
from his home bank to the Washburn
institution. States Attorney J. E.
Williams testified hat this $500 was
offered him as a bride to quash the
murder charge against Anton Covlin
and to prosecute the latter's daughter
alone for the Staying of a neighbor.
Miss GOWN nad confessed the
crime and had attempted to shoulder
the whole burden of guilt. Eye-wit-
nesses. however, had testified that the
fatal shot vac fired from a gun in the
hands Of the girls father. The Cow
Inns, father and daughter, were tried
at Fargo on a change of venue from
the Mclean county district court.
Francis w. Murphy of Fisk & Muir
ply, Minot, is defending Covlin. Judge
s. L. Nuchols of Mandan is assisting
States Attorney Williams of Mclean
county with the prosecution.
The jurors are Henry Schonert, A.
B. Currier, Charles Splitter, H. A.
waid, J.. L. Whitney, D. ]. McGillis.
A. R. Amundson, Carl Bertsch, n. H.
Morris, William D. Deckert. John
Halpin and frank Blake.
The Covlin trial should be complet-
ed today, when the state versus Cecil
Pennington, charged with having
slain Mrs. e. L. Perras during the
Hazelton riot Of asst March. will be
called. Pennington was indicted for
murder in the first degree by the
grand jury which recently sat in EN-
mons county.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
Kidney Trouble Often Causes
Serious BackaChe

When your back aches, and your
bladder and kidneys seem to be dis
ordered, go to your nearest drug store
and get a bottle of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root. 1t is a physicians pre-
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and bladder.
1t has stood the test of years and
has a reputation for quickly and
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Of cases.
This preparation so very effective,
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Get a bottle, medium or large size, at
your nearest druggist.
However. If you wish first to test
this preparation send ten cents to DR..
Kilmer & Co, Binghamton, N. Y, for
q sample bottle. When writing be
sure and mention the Grand Forks
Herald.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT
RHEUMATIC PAINS
Quickly Eased BY Penetrating
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A safe and harmless preparation
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You will find almost daily uses for
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Get it from druggists for 80 cents.
If not satisfied return the bottle and
get your money back.
Ever constipated or have sick
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cents. Guaranteed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Northwestern News

the city, by permitting an increase of
approximately IS per cent over the
existing rate. AS a consideration for
the change in the steam rate, the
company promised a 20 per CEN re-
duction in the gas rate.
AS a result Of this action, the state
railroad commission will proceed with
the hearings in connection with the
complaint made by the city against
the increases.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
BUSINESS STOPS.

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 5.-Last
rites over the remains Of the Late J.
-. Halstead, who met a tragic death
Monday evening when his car was
struck by a switch engine at the Fifth
avenue crossing. will be conducted at
the Presbyterian church tomorrow
afternoon. Out Of respect to the de-
ceased alderman and prominent bust
ness man of jamestown, Mayor H. l..
Flint has requested that all business
places Of the city close their doors
during the hour of the funeral. The
Elks and the Knights Templar will
attend the funeral in their respective
bodies. 1nterment will be at High
land Home cemetery.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Jamestown "Y" Man
Escapes Bolshevik
And Russian Mobs

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 6.-Escap-
ing from his Bolshevik captors, and
eluding the fury of a Russian mob.
Conrad Birkhaug, a member Of the
class of IT at Jamestown college, is
now at Murimsk, Russia; where he
will spend the winter months. Mr..
Birkhaug went to Russia about a year
ago and has been engaged in inter-
national Y. M. C. A. service.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Jamestown Alderman
Is Laid To Rest

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 6.-Funeral
services for j. e. Halstead, former
alderman Of jamestown, who was
killed in a railroad crossing accident
last Monday evening, were held yes
terday afternoon.
Mr.. Halstad, riding in a truck, was
hit by a switch engine. His son,
Albert, was slightly injured. The lat
ter was driving the car.
Mr.. Halstead was born at Linden,
Ind, in 1863, and resided in James,
town since 1886. He formerly was
president Of the North Dakota Laun-
drymen's association.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Letters Tell OF Death;
No Official Word YET

Devils Lake, N. D., Dec. 6.-Though
letters from his companions in the
trenches have related circumstances
surrounding the death of Chas. Egan
Of Devils Lake. no official advices
have yet been received Of his death.
Mrs. James Fitzpatrick. a sister, the
only relative residing here, has just
been bereaved by the death Of another
brother, James Egan, at Minot re-
Gently, and by the death Of two nieces
who have succumbed to influenza.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Dilworth Merchant
Missing For Ten Days

Dilworth, Mimi, Dec. 6.-Herman
Kemp, aged IS, a Dilworth merchant.
has been missing from his home ten
days, and officials have been search
ing the past three days for him with
out success.
Kemp several weeks ago was found
wandering about the fields near Dill
worth and was placed in a Moorhead
hospital for observation. He subse-
quently was released, but stayed at
his home only a few days, when he
disappeared. Relatives made no re-
port, supposing he had gone to his
former home at Erskine, MINI,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
ALLIES AND THE
AMERICANS WILL
GO INTO BERLIN

Copenhagen, Thursday, Dec. s.
Allies and American forces will tenn
porarily occupy Berlin, as exercising
police supervision according to the
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung of Ber-
lin. which a. that an American
wireless dispatch to this effect had
been intercepted by the Germans. The
newspaper says that Mannheim will
be similarly occupied.
The reason for this action on the
part Of the Allies is said to be a re
grettable incident during which a
supervisor of a prisoners camp shot
three Frenchmen."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Many Influenza Cases
In Fargo Develop Daily

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 6.-Infiuenza
cases in Fargo are developing at the
rate Of about 20 to rs daily, according
to reports filed with DR.. Paul Sork-
ness, city health officer, out the au-
thorities do not regard the situation
as serious enough to warrant the re-
turn of closing orders. Care is being
exercised, however, against over
crowding.
About 10 per cen Of the city's
school pupils are absent each day
from their studies, A. H. Deamer, city
superintendent, reported today. All
told, about 1000 school children have
been Ill with influenza in the last, 60
DAVIS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Cupid Has Bad Month
In Stutsman County

jamestown. N. D., Dec. Cupid is
going badly in Stutsman county, only
seven marriage licenses issued in No
vember, this year compared with 26
licenses the same month last year. The
flu and the war, county officials be-
lieve, have combined to reduce Cupid's
percentage.
In the first II months of this year
only 1o6 marriage licenses have been
issued in the county, compared with
172 during the same period last year.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
POKER COSTS 4z1.

jamestown. N. D.. Dec. 6.-Two
deciples Of "Hoyle." who were
charged with violating the anti
gambling laws upon several occasions.
paid an aggregate fine of $71.10 in
Police Magistrate Murphy's court on
Monday. They were Henry Kruger
Of this city and l.. r. Martin of
Windsor.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
ADVERTISEMENT.
ADVERTISEMENT.
GET AFTER that
COLD RIGHT NOW
Got Right After it With a
Bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery.

She eve let a cough or cold or
case Of grippe 80 until 1t grew dan
gerous. She just nipped 1t when she
began to sniffle or cough before It de-
veloped seriously.
Men, women, and children Of every
9 have used this preparation for
nifty years as q prompt rehever. All
ages are using 1t today because Of ita
positive results.
Generous size bottles sold every
where. soc and 1920.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
SPEAKS AT JAMESTOWN.

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 6.-State
Secretary B. Curtis Of Fargo visited
the college Y. M. C.. A. yesterday
morning. He was accompanied by M.
7. Kennedy, formerly student secre-
tary for North and South Dakota,
who gave a chapel address on the
work of the missionaries in India. Mr..
Kennedy is working among the stu
dents of h a country and is home on
a furlouph.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
FROM CAMP.

jamestown, N. D., Dec. 6.-Lieut.
Richard DePuy, SOL of Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. DePuy of this city, has returned
from Camp Pike, Little Rock, Ark.
where he has been attending officers
training school. He was awarded a
~lleutenancy last week, after success
fully completing the work at that
cantonment. A. w. Aylmer. former
city attorney, who has also been at
tending the officers training camp at
Camp Pike will visit at Baltimore be-
fore returning to this city.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
NEW YEARS

Fargo, N. D., Dec. "a big New
Years day carnival Of athletic events
will be staged in Fargo through the
joint effort Of the Town Criers' club,
cooperating with several other local
organizations. Several hockey teams
will be organized. and other winter
athletics will be launched very soon.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
The First BOatlOad Home

When the Cunard liner Mauritania
steamed into New York harbor with
the first boatload Of soldiers ordered
home after the armistice was signed
the 1900 husky U. s. lads aboard
fairly shook the harbor with their
cheers. The 1000 were U. s.. aviators
from England. Groups Of wounded
and disabled soldiers had arrived be-
fore the Mauritania locked. but it
bore the first big contingent. The
huge liner still bore Its coat Of camou
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
Fargo Commission Will
Not Amend Ordinance

Fargo, N. D., Dec. 6.-The Fargo
city commission yesterday declined to
take action on the proposal Of the
Union Light, Heat & Power company,
that the city amend the ordinance un-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
THIRD SON OF iii
EX-EMPEROR JOINS
NEW GOVERNMENT

London, Dec. 6.-Prince Adalbert,
third son Of the former German m
peror, has Joined the present govern
ment. according to a Berlin dispatch
to the Express. He is now at Pots
dam, it is said.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
r MAN DEAD.

Fargo, N. D., Dec. Oh. L. Nc.
cav, former manager in Fargo of the
Marshall Oil Co., and the first sales
man engaged by that company when
it was founded at Marshalltown
Iowa, died at Kansas City of influenza
according to word received here yes.
terday. Mr.. McCaw was well known
in the oil trade in the northwest.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
WOULD

WOULD INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
Berne, Monday, Dec. AT the
opening sitting Of the Swiss parlia.
ment today the principal topic Of dis.
cussion was the project TO increase
the membership Of the national coun.
Gil from seven to nine.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

haee. But the need for it had passed.
There was no worry about hidden
mines or U-boats on the way over
either. The boys celebrated from the
time they boarded the boat. Strings
of flags, the star spangled Banner and
the emblems Of the Allies few from
the mastheads. When the OIL
home hove in sight the joy of the
boys knew no bounds. The soldiers
were sent Immediately to Camp Mills
to be mustered out
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06
SCHOOL ENROLMENT GREATER.

Fargo, n. D., Dec. 6.-The gross
enrolment Of students in the Fargo
schools is 14S greater this year than
last year, despite the fact that a great
many students who usually come 10
the city have not lone so because Of
the influenza. In the high school the
enrolment gain is SO. The total
school enrolment in the city is 1926.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-12-06

Congressional garden seeds are dis
tributed for the purpose of raising
votes. 5
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
GEORGIA ACE FELLS
EIGHTH FOE PLANE
sy JEAN KNOTT

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
NORTHWEST OF VERDUN, Oct. %
(delayed). Lieut. Frank o. Hunter. OF
Savannah, Ca scored his eighth un.
official air victory northwest OF Yer
dun this morning.
In the same combat Percy R Dine.
OF $50 Park avenue. New York city,
and William H. Pender, OF Lone Wolf,
Okla, each shot down an enemy plane,
the latter elevating himself to q po-
sition of an lace" by his exploit
Reed Chambers, OF Memphis, Tenn,
another new "ace," was unofficially
credited with shooting two boches
yesterday, and Eddie" Rickenbacker
got another. also.
Eleven American planes were en-
gagged at one time yesterday against
thirty German machines.
Lieutenant Benson, of the American
air service, single-handed, wandered
thirty miles behind the enemy lines in
the darkness and turned his machine
gun upon an enemy troop train, mean
while dropping bombs.
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
CHARGED WITH BRIBERY

Action against two firms charged
with commercial bribery was taken
today by the Federal Trade Com
mission. John F. Buckle & Son. Chi
cago, Manufacturers of printers
rollers. accepted the commissions
order to discontinue the practice Of
giving gratuities to employees of GUS
toners, waving the right TO givs
testimony in support OF the practice
The Commonwealth Color and
Chemical Company, New York, was
cited to appear before the Commits
sion in Washington on December 6.
to answer the allegation OF practic-
ing commercial bribery in, the sale
OF its dyestuffs.
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
STREET CROWDS SEE.
BANDIT ROB GROCER.
your money or your life :"

your money or your life!"
yuncilio Sari. who conducts a grocery
store at sSl6 Colorado avenue north
vest looked up from the counter where
be was wrapping 4 parcel last night
end found himself looking into the BLACK
barrel OF a revolver.
The gun was held by a young man
about 9tEenty-two years old. He was
clean-shaven, wore a blue coat, a soft
eslt hat, and he spoke as II he were
trying to disguise his voice. The two
men were the only persons in the store.
though the pIace was brilliantly lighted
and the psssers-by easily could see
what was going on through the large
windows
Sari dropped his parcel and reached
under the counter. The hold-up. man
sdranced step and stuck the gun in
Sari's. face. g.. 80
your money .ot your liteP'- he re.
peated. Z. - 81.
He motioned Sari to the cash register.
ard Sari went The man then ordered
che grocer TO hold upr his hands. AS
G1rf stood near the window where scores
of pedestrians could. see him, the man,
hfs gun still pointing At his, victim,
opGned the cash register and rihed il Of
5ts contents About s. in bills and
RnAn change was taken.
The robbers his gun still pointing at
S4rt. backed out OF the store and dis
appeared into the darkness.
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
Women's SNeaters

5 AI1-WooI Sweaters, in Water
melon Pink; made in slip-on
style: purled At waist Ane. but
buttoned in front, which makes
them much easier to slip en-; also
in a very lovely shade Of Nile
Green. 0l!7S each, were $o.10.
2 White Fiber Silk Sleeveless
SIip-Ons. In q very attractive
weave: puried at waist line, IN
ished. at neck with sailor collar,
cord. and tassels- 0A75 eaeA,
were $3.50.
Turquoise Blue Fiber silk
Coat Sweater, with belted back
and sash in front: large fancy
collar. GS.S5s was $1,000.
Sleeveless Slip-ons: purled at
waist line, finished at neck and
arm holes with q shell scallop:
Just the thing to wear On chilly
days under coat; two White. two
Copen, one American Beauty. 1z.S5
each. were $685..
A few odd Scarfs and Caps
which can be sold separately or
in sets; green brushed wool and
purple hber silk. S1-05 each, were
S2.95.
Third floor, center.
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
PRAISE ALBERT'S ARMY

King Albert's army is praised for
its magnificent work OF the last week
in a congratuIatory telegram from
Foreign Minister PIchon OF France
to Foreign Minister Hymans OF Bel
gium, a copy Of which has been re-
ceiyed by the Belgium regation.
The message reads:
"Our joy at the Liberation Of Lille
Is doubled by that which we feel on
account OF the deliVerance OF Bruges,
Ostend. and the vast extent of terri
tory given back to Belgium by the
yalor OF the united armies, fEhtifg
for the victory OF justice, under the
leadership OF King Albert am most
happy In sending to you, and asking
you to communicate to your col
leagues, my congratulations and my
friendly greetings"
The Washington times., 1918-10-24
LONE BANDIT ROBS TRAIN

TORONTO. = Ontario, Oct. ga
lpne bandit held up George william
son and William Williamson, two
Canadian express messengers, in an
,sspreis car Of the Grand Trunk Buf.
Aslo-Niagara express between Union
station and the Humber, seven miles
from here, today, and stole 500, 900 in
money.
The robber leaped from the fast
moving train. held up a motorist at
the point Of revolver, Communicated
tie car and ascsped
siThe first She train. crew knew Of
the robbery vas when the train pull
ed in Hamilton an hour later and the
two messengers were found tied up in
q corner OF the car.