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Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

were not high there was steady de-
mand for the better animals. The
crowd in the pavilion was so great
that it was almost impossible to dis
play the horses as they should have
been to get the best bids for them.
The sale of horses continued thru
out Wednesday afternoon when the
announcement was made that the cat
tie division would be taken up Thurs
day. This morning the registered
bulls were brought into the arena and
bidding Immediately took liveljer-
tone. The record price paid was
$1O25 for nine months old Master of
Glencoe, Shorthorn, by Stenehjem
Bros. of Arnegard. The average
price for shorthorns was $246 and con-
sidering the age all feel that the
shorthorns made an excellent record.
The buyers of cows and bulls are,
bidding for the very best and are
willing to pay good prices. They
want to establish good line in their
herds and have taken this sale as an
opportunity to see number of good
animals and to select those that in
their belief will be the proper heads
for the herds on their farms.
Part of the entertainment offered
by the association of stockmen was
the matinee at the Orpheum Tues
day, and last evening the greatest:
treat was the speech at the arlnory
bV Cong Tom StOnt who pava a cr,In,
did address on first hand information
from the front, also smoker after
the lecture. The visitors state they
are highly pleased with the sale and
likewise with the city of Opportunity.
The sale Of stock will be concluded
late this afternoon, too late to get a
report of the entire two days. session
in this issue. A complete report will
be given next week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

London, Feb. 27.-If special dis
patches from Petrograd gauge ac-
curatelys the situation there, the Ger
mans are likely to find little difficulty
is occupying the city with trained
troops. Russian soldiers quite frank
ly refuse to fight and say 1--WE have
had enough of fighting. If the Ger
mans come let them take u.s."
There is a sitter attitude among
the workmen from whom, if at all,
resistance to the Germans must
come.
The Daily News, writing Sunday,
Russian troops almost without ex-
ception have refused fatty to fight.
A division which was supposed to be
defending, Narva has arrived at
Gatchina Ensign Krylenko protested.
They replied they did not intend to
fight.
Peasants Start East
"Immediately the first few German
troops appeared the Russian peasant
soldiers, who being peasants, not in
dustrialists, were interested merely
in the land question and cared moth
ing for the revolution, started east
ward in an uncomfortable wave,
threatening to sack all the owns on
the way. The Russian army was
Germany's strongest weapon. In driv-
ing it towards Petrograd they were
driving herd Of stampeding cattle
which would trample down every
thing in it's way.
No Armistice
Although Chancellor Won Hertling
has declared Germany's intentions in
the east were not aggression and ag-
grandizement, German military au-
thorities have declined to grant an
armistice on the Russian front in
view of the Bolshevik offer to accept
peace and the German troops con-
tinue their onward march. The Bolshe-
wiki are now bending every effort to
save the revolution and Petrograd
from the hands of the invaders.
WOrkmen Dig Trenches
Workmen and troops from Petro-
grad and troops from Moscow are
being sent to- scheck or stop the ad-
vance on Petrograd. Women and
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
PARK RIVER man
CHECKER CHAMPION
r. r. RUTLEDGE OF THIS CITY
LOST BY ONE POINT ONLY
IN TOURNEY

Minot, Feb. 25.-A, Bjerkness, >f
+. al 4. ( River, won the championship Of
the North Dakota Checker association
at the annual tournament which closed
in Minot last evening, and carried
away the handsome cup emblematic
of the title Bjerkness scored 43
points, winning by one point over R.
R. Rutledge, of Williston, who held
the title during the past year.
The cup becomes the permanent
property of the champion player, pro-
viding he wins the honors two years
in succession. Bjerkness has already
won one cup in the competition held
under the auspices of the North Da-
kota Checker association.
Next year the tournament of the
association will be held at Dickinson.
New officers elected for the ensuing
year follow:
l.. H. Nichols, Dickinsin, president.
A Bjerkness, Park River, vice pres
ident.
A. P. Jones, Hankinson, secretary
treasurer.
Resolutions were passed at the
business meeting voting thanks to
the Association Of Commerce for the
use of its parlors.
Peter Vandenoever, of Minot, was
elected to membership, but was not
soon enough to take part in the cham
pionship quarrel.
Scores Of the contestants follow:
A. Bjerkness, Park River, 43; r. R.
Rutledge, Wi]liston, AZ; C. NJ Wash
burn, LaMoure, 80; L: H. Nichols
Dickinson, 81; John Meyer, Pingree,
35: J. B. Matteson, Inkster, 32; J.
Russell Hannah, 81; j. Southall, Ber-
lin, 30; D. A. Rutledge, Williston. 29;
John Strommen, Minot, 20; P. Nc
Intyre, Williston, 27; A. P. Jones,
Hankinson, "a; w. L. .Vannett, Mi
not, 10; w. B. Britton, Minot, 9; B.
L. Markus, Minot, 3.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
SOules Bound To
District Court

Harry Soules was arrested at the
Great Northern station Wednesday
morning, by deputy sheriff Nolan, on
the charge of importing Intoxicating
liquors into dry territory. Soules
waived examination and was bound
over to the district court under $500,
bond and failing to secure bondsmen
is now in the county Jail awaiting the
next term Of court. Beside the local
charge this may be federal case as
the federal officials are working hard
to eliminate all violation Of the bone
dry law Of last year. Soules has been
working about the Great Northern
roundhouse and has been va,iousv
employed at different times in. this
city.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
Two DakOtanS
Are Wounded

Washington, Feb. 27.-Two North
Dakotans are included on the cas-
ualty lists of Saturday and Sunday
night.
Private Peter Rubeck, Egeland, N.
D, was reported slightly wounded
in an action in which three were kill
ed, five seriously hurt, and eight
slightly wounded.
Sunday night, Andrew S. Rennes,
Grand Forks, N. D., was reported
slightly wounded. being listed with
seven other artillerymen wounded on
Feb. 21.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
CAPTAIN JEFFREYS
ON GUARD BOARD
MEETING AT BISMARCK ORGAN
lied NORTH DAKOTA HOME
GUARD ASSOCIATION

Bismarck, N. D., Feb. 27.-Reso-
lutions pledging wavering loyalty
to the, United States were adopted
at the closing session of the, state
war conference in Bismarck Tuesday
evening.
Unprotesting acce ptance of all or
ders of federal administrative bodies
is an important feature of the res
olutions that were adopted.
Throughout the meetings a spirit
of marked loyalty was at all times
evident, while the principal resolu-
tions put forth are clean cut and
without a single evidence of dis
satisfaction of any kind whatsoever
of any development in the whole war
issue.
Home Guard Organized
The North Dakota Home Guard
was organized at a meeting held here
yesterday afternoon, with represen-
tatives present from 21 cities, speak
ing for more than 1000 home guards
men. Captain E. G. Wanner, of Bis
marck, secretary of the North Da-
kota board of control and Dakota
veteran Of the Philippine campaign,
was named chairman Of the governing
board, whose other members are Cap
tain Kenelley of Mandan, Captain
Jeffreys of Williston, Captain Bleck-
er of Lisbon, Captain Blair of Dick
inson and Bradley G. Marks Of Bis
nnarck, secretary and treasurer. The
North Dakota home guard will be as
soc;ated under the laws Of North Da-
kota, rules and regulations for the
government of all affiliated organiza-
tions will be promulgated, and plans
will be made for an annual encamp-
ment, to be held some time during the
summer. About 400 g'lardsnen, men,
bers of the several units above named,
attended the organization meeting.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
FROM ST. PAUL

William Aberaaf of st. Paul, ar
rived in this city Tuesday evening
with the intention, if things are as
he anticipates Of buying an interest
in one of the thriving business insti-
tutions of this place. At present mat
ters are pending and by the time of
The next issue there will undoubtedly
be change in the name of one firm
at least.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
ON BUYING TRIP

Arthur O'Dell left yesterday for
Chicago and possibly may 60 on to
New York on spring buying trip
for his store on East Broadway. The
duration of his stay will be nearly
two weeks and while away he intends
to secure the best and latest in the
woman's dress line.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
DANGERS OF DEMOCRACY

"Dar~ars Of Dem mocracy" is the
topic that WIS assigned for the four
minute speeches this week but owing
to the non recent of the special num-
hers the speeches will be given dur
ig!g Tho week ending March 9th.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

liant rlovine of Peter McIrtvre
against the top notchers. He having
defeated the champion Bicrkness as
Id Den Rutledge. The strong play
:nr o. these two gentlemen was "a
factor in the final score In the
Games between Darkness and r. r.
Rutledge 10th games were drawn.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

0. J. Holland of the Williams
County State Bank, spent few days
in Grand Forks, the fore part of the
week, looking after business matters.
He returned home Tuesday.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

Orville Bruegger who has been at
tending the N. D. University since
September arrived here last Thurs
day morning and will remain here on
account of his health
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28

Charles G. Hugelein, banker, of
Grenora, transacted business in this
city, the latter part Of last week.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1918-02-28
Score for past 3 tournament
Bjerkness and r. r. Rut1edge.

Silver cup HIS been won I,y Rut-
ledge once and by Bjerkness once.
Must he won twice in succession or
three times at random before same
becomes property of cnltestant Next
tournament will be held at Dickinson,
N. D. One Of the features of the
tournament was the exceptional brill
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
GERMANS LEAVING
THE LYS SALIENT
MARSHAL HAiG'S FORCES CON-
TINUE TO ADVANCE IN THE
MELVILLE SECTOR.

With the British Army in France
Field Marshal Haig's forces continued
to advance throughout the day in the
Merville sector of the Lys salient.
They are closely following the retir-
ing Germans, who seem to have gone
back to an extreme depth of between
three and four miles and are still
showing no inclination to come to a
halt. Especially to the south of this
sector, the Germans have left behind
them numerous lines of retardins
wire entanglements.
British, in their advance near
Vieux-Berquin, gained all their OBJ
jectiyes. The enemy troops now
falling back belong to the Sixth Ger
man army, commanded by General
Won Quasi.
British patrols have maintained Il
steady pressure on the retiring Ger
mans and have inflicted considerable
casualties. The enemy manifestly
continues to be in nervous state.
Field Marshal Haig has sent tele-
gram of cor gratulations to General
Rawlinson, commander of the Fourth
British army. reading as follows:
''Warmest congratulations and
thanks to yourself and staff and all
ranks on the magnificent success re-
Gently gained by the Fourth army.
The brilliant manner in which the OPP
Grafton was prepared and successful
ly carried out at comparatively small
loss by the Third Australian and
Canadian corps, in conjunction with
the cavalry, air force and tank corps.
is a striking tribute to the skill OF
the leaders and the bravery of the
individual soldiers, as well as to the
high state of efficiency of the STATS
and department services concerned.
The gallant and skillful cooperation
of the armored cars and motor ma
chine gun batteries is worthy Of the
highest praise"
BY withdrawing their forces in the
MerrilIe sector of the Lys salient. the
Germans definitely have given up
one of the points from which a drive
for Calais logically would be launcll-
ed. This is taken to indicate that the
German high command has, at least
for the time being, abandoned hope
of reaching the coast and now, per-
haps, is chiefly concerned with get
ting the German lines back to a place
of greater security.
The withdrawal here has been ez-
pected for some time and it continued
last night and today even on a slight
1y broader front than that of yester-
day. The retirement marked the col
clusion and failure of the effort which
Germany launched early in the spring
to finish off, the British army by
driving through to the sea-
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
HARLEM OIL CAPSULES
IF YOUR BACK ACHES

Don't ignore the little pains and
aches" especially backaches. They
may be little now but there is no tell
ing how soon a dangerous or fatal dis
ease of which they are the forerun-
ners may show itself. Go after the
cause of that backache at once, or you
may find yourself in the grip of an in
durable disease.
Do not delay minute. Go to your
druggist and insist on his supplying
you with a box of GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM OIL Capsules. In "a hours
you will feel renewed health and vigor.
After you have cured yourself, con-
tinue to take one or two Capsules
each day so as to keep In first-class
condition, and ward off the danger Of
future attacks. Money refunded IL
they do not help you. Ask for the
original imported GOLD MEDAL
brand! and thus be sure of getting the
genuine.-Adv.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
spain WILL UTILIZE
HUN SHIPS In PORT
WILL SUBSTITUTE GERMAN
SHIPS FOR ALL SPANISH
ONES SUNK.

Madrid.-Spain will utilize German
vessels now in Spanish ports in place
of Spanish ships sunk by German
submarines and will continue to OBJ
serve neutrality.
This decision is announced in an
official statement issued after meet
ing of the cabinet at San Sebastian.
The Spanish ambassador at Berlin
has been instructed to inform the
German government of this action.
The cabinet statement reads;
In the course of the recent meet
ings held at Madrid the government
considered the international situation.
'As consequence of the subma-
OF our merchant marine has been
sunk, more than 100 Spanish sailors
have persisted, considerable number
of sailors have been wounded and
numbers have been shipwrecked end
abandoned. Ships needed exclusive
ly for Spanish use have been torpe-
doed without the slightest pretext,
serious difficulties resulting to navi-
cation.
1.-THE government has believed that
it is unable, without falling in its es-
sential obligations and without set
ting aside neutrality, to defer the
adoption, Of measures necessary 10
guarantee Spanish maritime traffic
and to protect Spanish crews and
passengers.
Consequently the government has
decided to address the imperial Ger
man government and declare that ow-
ing to reduction of tonnage to its ex-
IRENE limit, it will be obliged in case
of new sinkings to substitute there
for German. vessels interned in Span
ish ports. This measure does not i'm
ply the confiscation. Of the ships un-
der definite title. 1t would be only a
temporary solution until the establish
ment of peace, when Spanish claims
also win be liquidated.
"Our ambassador at Berlin has re-
ceived instructions to bring this de-
cision to the notice of the German
government. The Spanish government
does not doubt that the German gov
eminent will appreciate the circum-
stances determining this resolution
and will recognize that Spain. in
holding to the neutrality she has prac-
ticed since the beginning of the war,
has sacrificed many of her rights and
legitimate conveniences when 1T las
been possible without affecting the
dignity of Spain and her national life.
1.-THE decision of the government 10
assure for itself sufficient tonnage,
which is indispensable to its exist
enee, does not affect the firm resolve
to maintain strict neutrality"
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
APPEALS TO STATE
FOR MORE LABORERS
LOUISIANA DEFENSE COUNCIL
CALLS ON STATE FOR $500
MEN AT ONCE.
ONE MILLION MEN SHORT
Supplying of These Men Is impera-
tive To War Professionalism Can
not, However, Be Drawn From
Railroads, Mines or Farms.
Baton Rouge

odJOA
'The nation is faced with short
Age Of 1000, 900 unskilled laborers in
war industries" says Arthur II.
Fleming, chief of the states section
OF the Council of National Defense. in
"A telegram received by John Mar
shall, secretary of the Louisiana
State Council of Defense.
t"The new army draft expansion
viii increase this shortage as the
need grows for Supplies. Acute
shortages are apparent in skilled la
bor. The supplying of these men is
Imperative to war production, and it
has been put up to the state. VIII
you, your county and community
councils, aid the United States En-
pIoyment Service director in filing
mis- state quota? Men cannot, how
ever, be drawn from railroads, mines,
farms, or other essential industries.
They will have to come from non-es-
aential industries. Please lend every
aid possible. You state quota $500
Secretary Marshall said the Louis
lana council and all of louisiana
lparish councils can be relied upon to
do everything possible to aid in GEL
ting these men.
Governor Pleasant has appointed
thirteen Louisianians to represent
&his state at the meeting Of the In
Sensational Association of Game and
Efsh Commissioners, in New York
city. September II and ID. M. L.
Alexander, conservation commission
or OF Louisiana, is president of this
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30

Do you feel tired and "worn-out?"
Are you nervous and irritable? Don't
sleep well at night? Have dragged
out" unrested feeling when you get
up in the morning? Dizzy spells? Bill
ious? Bad taste in the mouth, back
ache, pain or soreness in the loins,
and abdomen? Severe distress when
urinating. bloody, cloudy urine or sed-
iment? All these indicate gravel or
stone in the bladder, or that the poi
sonous microbes, which are always in
your system, have attacked your kid
neys.
You should use GOLD MEDAL
HARLEM Oil Capsules Immediately.
The Oil soaks gently into the walls
and lining of the kidneys, and the lit
tie poisonous animal germs, which are
causing the inflammation, are imme-
diately attacked and chased out of
your system without Inconvenience or
gain.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
FOR Cas- Victims

New York; hospital unit design
ed exclusively for work among gas
'vicfins. the first of its kind. and re-
cruited from many cities for the
women's overseas hospitals, the hos
pitfalls of the National American Wom-
en- Suffrage Association has started
for France.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30

Announcement was made at the
New Orleans offices of the United
States Shipping Board Of the Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation that a TO-
000-ton dry dock and large ship re-
pair plant would be constructed at
New Orleans. 1t is expected to have
them in operation by January 1. They
will cost about s1,250,000 and will be
able to accommodate the largest
steamships that enter this port.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
New Artillery camns.

Washington. New field artillery
camps to be located near Stithton,
KY. and Fayetteville. N. c., were
named Camp Knox ana Camp Bragg,
in honor of Henry Knox. who was
commander in chief of the army iu
1888, and later secretary of war, and
-BFaxton Bragg, who was Coincide
rate general after rendering valuable
service in the Mexican war.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30

At a meeting of directors of the
Ouachita Fair Association at Monroe
to consider the advisability of can
ceiling the fair, it was decided that
the fair is needed more now than ever
and the decision was unanimous tic
hold it on the dates previously adj
vertised, October % to % inclusive.
Despite the drouth for many weeks it
is stated there will be some excep-
tionally fine agricultural exhibits.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
When the Censor sIeepeth.

Is it any wonder print paper is
scarce? asks the AtchiSon Globe. ~
Chicago paper takes up an entire half
page with picture of a young man
and young woman embracing, with the
following printed beneath it: II will
never love another man. said TheO-
dora. and then their lips met for one
last kiss, in which it seemed they eX-
changed their very souls . censor,
where is thy cfub?-Kansas City Star.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
All in the DAYS Work.

An English TOnmy or French Poliu
still has Il heart of invincible stout
ness hut in his fighting he has become
like the famous Baron We're: Had
one seen him returning from victory
one would by his silence have SuS-
pected that he had lost the day ana
had he beheId him in retreat he
would have deemed him Il. conqueroF
bv the cheerfuIness of his spirit FOE
them If j. aIl in the days work.-Eliz-
abeth Frazer in the Saturday I've
ming Post.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
ain Eire At Troy. Az.

Troy. Ala. Estimates placed the
stroyed one OF the phosphate buildings
stroyed one Of the phophate buildings
OF the Standard Chemical and Oil
Company here at 100000. Six thou
sand tons OF acid phosphate were stor-
ed In the building.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
The Efficient War Garden.

The national war garden commission
Of Washington has offered prizes OF
$4,000 in thrift stamps for the best
canned vegetables grown in war gar
dens." ANY canned vegetables grow
ing out of your garden these days?'
asks the Joplin Globe.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
Ferdinand Near Death.

Geneva. The health Of King Fer
dinand of Bulgaria, who is at Maui
helm, suddenly has become worse, ac-
cording to a dispatch received here
from Munich. His condition now is
considered critical.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
Rin Army Purnhaae

Washington Olive drab cloth for
manufacture of wooden uniforms has
been contracted for through the
quartermaster's department to the
value Of s4.70s.250, the War Depart
ment announced.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
NAV Hay From Leaves.

Zurich. Children in Munich were
employed in stripping the leaves from
trees ard bushes in the public parks
for conversion into hay, according to
the Munich Post, which says this is
necessary owing to lack of fodder for
army horses.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
e,,h naaes aomhen

London-The American navy's air
campaign against German submarine
bases in Flanders began August 10
with the bombing of Ostend
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
The Mean Thihq.

Miss -Giddy-Oh, Miss Young.
/ was just telling Mr., Gusherly that 1t
seems that must have known you all
my life.
Miss 1oung-It's Il perfectly natural
mistake. / have been told that l am
the exact image of grandmother ut my
age.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
a Message to Mothers

right around in
the doctors Of flesh and blood just like the doctors win
responding
dead Of night readily the broad daylight they are ready
DONG and
viii do. from their experience and their love for children
Fshers Castors nothing We not asking you to
We importance
of buying Fetchers
Your physician wr tell this he knows there
Interested
the welfare Of your baby
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
an,erlcans uictnrious.

With the American Army in Lour-
aine.-The Americans captured the
village Of Frapelle and eradicated a
considerable German salient in the
allied lines.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30
Russian ofielaI Slain.

Washington. An Official dispatch
from Switzerland quotes the Stress
burg Post as reporting the president
OF the District or Wenden, in Livonia,
assassinated.
The patriot. (Glenmora, La.) 1918-1955, 1918-08-30

Britains war debt is now 1885,
00O;0O0; Germany's is SO, 4OS, OO0OO0 ;
Austria's $19,01S,O 100000.