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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
North Dakota. Neus
9 furnished by Bismarck club free

be furnished by Bismarck club free
of charge to the visitors. j. w.
shorthill. secretary of the Nebraska
Farmers Elevator companies, York,
will speak on 1.-THE Organ
lied Farmer at Washington" Mr..
Shorthill has been appointed one Of
the members of the natioral counsel
board and his speech is expected to
be of interest to e grain dealer
and grain grower in the state.
The Railroad and the American
Farmer is the topic of the address
to be given by Clifford Thorne, for
mer chairman of the Iowa Railway
commission. +. s. Betz of Chicago,
ILL.,, will give an address on Auditing
and Bookkeeping" and James A.
Little, freight expert of the North Da-
kota railroad commission, will talk
on some subject of interest to the
farmers.
Attorney General William LANCER
of North Dakota will give an address
on ways and Means Of Detecting
and Regulating Discrimination on
Price Between Farmers Elevator
Companies and the Mills" The after
moor session of the closing day will
be devoted to the reports of the diff
ferent committees and the annual
election of officers and the outline of
plans for the ensuing year by the del
egateS.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
MURDER
SLOAN SHOCKS
HAZELT0MANS
Bad Blood Between Former
Farm Hand and Farmer
Leads to Murder.

Hazelton, N. D., March 5.-The par
ticulars in connection with the muir
der of Charles d. Sloan, a prominent
farmer residing four miles south of
Hazelton and the probably fatally
woYnding of r. S. Piatt wnen Clar-
ence White ran amuck on the streets
of Hazelton yesterday morning, are
now coming to light.
There had been bad blood between
White and Sloan for some time, Over
some family matter, it is alleged.
Yesterday morning as Sloan stepped
out Of his automobile, White walked
out of the pool room where he had
been employed. When the two were
still several PAGES apart White whip
ped out a revolver and began firing.
The first shot is believed to have
severed Sloan's jugular vein, inflicting
a fatal wound, but two more bullets
were pumped into his body before he
fell.
II. S. Piatt, Standard Oil agent at
this point, learning of the murder of
Sloan, who is his halfbrother, rushed
home and procured a gun White was
still in the street when Piatt reappear-
ed. The latter tool a long-distance
shot at White and missed. White
ducked into the Hazelton Mercantile
store. and Piatt followed him in. In
size the store several SnOtS were eX-
changed. Piatt fell with a bullet
through his left eye and two in his
body. White unscatched, handed over
his empty gun and gave himself up.
Piatt was at once rushed to a North
ern Pacific train and taken to Bis
marck. White is under arrest and
has been turned over to h sheriff
and states attorney. who Immediate
ly came up from Linton.
White is originally from Linton, N.
d. For some years he had worked
here as a farm hand. Last fall while
in the employ of Sloan, and engaged
in cutting ensilage on q neighbours
farm. he lost his left arm. After re-
covering from his injury, he too am
ployment in a local pool Bad
blood had existed between Sloan and
White for some time. W. some per-
sonal matter. Sloan came in this
morning to look after a carload of
hogs.
Sloan was quite wealthy and had
long been prominent in farming cir
cles. The shooting has thrown Hazel
ton into a high pitch of excitement.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
!. FARMERS
DEAL Frs
ASSOCIATION
i Convention is Being
d at Bismarck This
Week.

rex. N. D.. March 5.-Prob-
IN as cleaning grain at their
ators, the matter of govern.
AIDES. protecting the farmer
reight, the advantages of be-
cooperative company instead
poration, the income tax and
her problems of like matter
er discussion here today at
ners' Grain Dealers associa-
ual convention which opened
auditorium this morning and
ttnue until the afternoon of
= N. Remission, secretary of
narck Commercial club, de-
the address of welcome.
were present from Iowa,
akota, Kansas and Minnesota.
the farmers that the city
ay entertaining the larges;
on yet held in the capital city
ted them to come again. J.
of Beach gave a paper on
lief the farmer should seek
1vernment between the farm
Independent elevators and
companies.
nor Lynn J. Frazier also APP
on the program during the
session and told the farm
t the farmers administration
. DR.. E. F. Ladd. federal
missioner for North Dakota,
sident of the North Dakota
ural college, addressed the
on the subject of 1.-The 1918
;rop and is Marketing" Chas.
.rle general organizer, spoke
(, Outlook Of Our Associa-
esday morning the forenoon
devoted to the managers and
,eds. r.. C.. Miller, federal
pervisor of the United States
ent offs agriculture, will ad-
e gathering on IA Thorough
.ration by the Government Of
g Of Testing and Grading
c. l.. Packard. Elliott; p.
lson Of Eckelson and others
eduled to discuss cleaning
the farmers elevator and it's
ges. Music at the opening of
rnoon session Wednesday will
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
German Boys Trample
u. S. Flag And Tear
Down Lincoln's Picture

Expansion, N. D., March 5.-Feder-
al officials have been asked to investi-
gate an alleged disloyal demonstra-
ton at Expansion, which occurred at
a school house on Lincoln.s birthday
during a celebration held there in
honor of the emancipation, and which
it is alleged, was broken UP by boys
of German parentage, who it is charg-
ed tore down and trampled under foot
the American flag, mutilated and de-
stroyed a picture of Lincoln and in
other ways displayed contempt for the
celebration. f.c
The matter was referred to the
United States district attorney at
Fargo by S. A Olvis. a justice of the
peace. at Hazen, N. D. A thorough in
vestigation will be made, federal Of
hcials said. !.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05

Doubtless our handsome young SOL
diers lack many of the comforts of
home. but we have never seen one
who needed, a haircut.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
John H. Wishek Will
Be Tried AT Bismarck
On Sedition Charge

Fargo, n. D.. March 5.-The trial of
John IT. Wishek, we'll known banker
Of Ashley. N. D.. which is composed
largely Of Germans, who has been In
dicted by the federal grand jury,
charged with violation of the espion-
age act for general disloyalty''. will
be held in the federal court at Bis
marck, 1t was announced by federal
officials late today.
Mishek, who is charged with max
inf several disloyal statements among
them being one to the effect that SIT
banks that bought liberty bonds be-
Cause the government could COMBS
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05

actions brought by the four railroads
in the state. in which they asked can
collation. of about 100000 in taxes
against them.
The state asked dismissal of the
suits. pleading that the cases are i'm
proper in a court OF equity. If the
motions are denied. it is likely that
Federal Judge Amidon will appoint a
master of chancery to take the evil
dence as to railroad values.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
LAND BANK TO
I. MAKE LOANS

Minot, March 6.-A message was
received from Congressman p. d.
Norton late last night to the effect that
he has appealed, on the request of
the attorney generals office, for
quick action by the federal farm
loan board concerning farm loans in
North Dakota in view of the passage
Of the seed and feed law by the spe-
cial session of the legislature. Message
follows:
"Federal Farm Loan board have
wired. federal land bank, st. Paul. to
continue to make loans in North Da-
kota in all counties where no seed
grain bonds are to be issued and to
make loans in other counties under
modified mortgage form. Have taken
question up fully today. Wire federal
farm loan board and with Attorney
General Gregory"
Norton wired LANCER early today
that he was working on the matter.
The result paves the way for the fed
eral land bank to make remittance of
S. 900, 900 in loans executed since the
law became effective Jan. 80.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
HAS RELIC
FROM BETTER DAYS

Fargo. n. d.. March 5.-A lit
tie want ad inserted IN IL Fargo
newspaper carries tho announce
mcnt that the old, but we'll
known Kcclcy institute OH the
banks of tho Rcd River Of the
North. is for rent. The Kcclcy
institute is n passing show in
Fargo and North Dakota since
tho borfc-dry law became cffcc-
tive July 1 last. There was ii time
and that time was rot many.
years ago when the Kccacy in
stitutc did u thriving business
hnHn
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cate their property" has retained w.
S. Lauder, of Wahpeton. as counsel.
Judge Lauder announced that his
client would appear in Fargo of his
own volition and arrange for bail
Wishek was at one time candidate for
governor and is we'll known through
out the state
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-03-05
State Asks Dismissal
OF Railway Tax Case

Fargo, March 5.-The state Of
North Dakota, represented by +. f.
Packard of the state tax commission.
, last evening filed answers in the
United States district court to the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

IN her thirties. whose brains are not foseii.
ized and who vslues success, progress and
modern thought culture: considered not
"'f'n The 0'shefs Y NJ G"na offers NinS an evening A
course in salesmanship to which women
are admitted.
The best. way to secure an opportu-
nifty in selling Is to sell your own serv-
ices to some business house. When you
have had salesmanship training you are
not 'ereenhorn' exactly, although of
course. you are not an experienced sales
woman. Under these circumstances you
can 20 to a business house and say
that you are a trained saIeswoman. and
II your training has 6.ne you any good.
you will be able to sell your own
services.
II is an excellent thing for begin
ner who happens to be a Bit nervous
to get some experience in a small house.
The help you get from an employer in
small house is often f>cre valuable
and personal than that given by the
direct head under whom you would WORK
in a large organization.
Bless my soul should say that n
woman of thirty is very young
woman. You know, age Is more a state
Of mind than a physical condition.
You ask how agents become valuable
to the large house. BY producing re-
suits Your success in selling is
measured by the value of the orders you
secure and the amount of good will you
create for the business. Remember that
large orders and good will must go TO-
gether II you are doing satisfactory
work
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
TODAY's BUSINESS EPIGRAM
Look In the mirror. Do you see the
face OF some one Tho IS helping or
hnderinO your pro0ressi
What does this mean to your
Business Questions Answered

Kindly let me know II am eompsIlsd e ts
pay license In any town or city in the United
States or Canada to dispose Of and receive
,e m,oneys at time of sale OF an article ! Wan-
: In most towns you will have to get q
hawkers or peddler's license. The
amount varies, as each town controls
this.
The best plan is to call at the city
hall and find out what the license fee Is.
work in the paper. and know that many
hundreds apnreciats II as much as myself.
and. as am tAkinG advantage OF the offer
TO anewer questions. I want to thank you
What chance 10 there to learn the new
scientific methods Of salesmanshtp? How 10
beginner given the opportunity Of enter
Ing the neld in the right way and with a
There g. a constant demand for enperi.
enced agents. but how do these agents be
come valuable to a. big house! Is the train
neiai no or SE aetrimsntsi % Tor he nn. goal Of
WORKING for q large house?
IT 10 much easter to train yoSans Ss man ,sn
habits OF the old timer" 10 young woman
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

s,p s.pu.ss!y sy A.. Az: sss,,,s ssSI. when ). s.
%S;s %iSs;s " ,s %Mss:s, sssR 4 Js.sss chi
Fsss a. sooR s, WoRhabm n Sre9ts g. Flis fsssy Hssy
ScviNs % iMs'Gn' g Mepriss IF a. Royie RoI, O. Rarns
keehan, H. Taylor and Dr. 4. \. 70 Tomin. i NC
s,1a., Tss "EmessIs Mora, Team" gt NP los william
Gd,HHSyys GGlsncys W. McNamee ,. ,ciansn, J. MlI:
ssss,S: No; 10; j. s%iis: Nc. Tis,:' g ''E {.
wells, Nc: % ii J. Asrend;s, 30 10. asi' and nd
and j. j. s5rfs Rorfsn < 10 o. ,ta taouf'neS' NO ISL
The court has q receiving station for mag.
at its Eureka club, EiFhtssnth t and SIiit Iamii'
KirE T. nraay. 9. rSorpe, 7, Kane. J,
MNnlaney. N.llan J, Lsckmysr, F. Mcknight. D.
The outdoor f sDnspsf!n5 promoters
GTiss Dr. W.T. TT,nsss chsrman And BrS,her'
SRrIen Mccsnn Rssssn s9l9i ana Ke,m boySS Who
have scheduled events up to the end OF the
A roll Of honor of the boys in war service
Dsgpsy Dnn1sy Jamo. , Soon ss mas,s, Of oese-
l.
A!hans. Relview, HaddnEtor, Hamilton.
Glonwood, kensinston. Friendship, Liberty
council, Cohncksink. Cheltnnham, Paramount
and ColltnRswood were present.
Court Mount Pleasant. at 5000 Market
street, held memorial services for the late
James Doris. one Of its esteemed workers
The summer heat and the fact that so many
or Its members are on night work both con-
tribute to lessened weekly attendance for
tsrsT 'sr tine srs In "cy Tbs lines # is
nrothers Il. ]. Farrell. :. McGarrigle. ]
M"Sorley. r. Kennedy. W Leaning. r.
Fccg, J. Masuire. ]. Muilisan A. Macfs rlan.
J. D'Au'Chey W. Justi. n. Knox Dr. r. n.
H4SHs,sns'Hn' 4S,rm o..S1 LaEn Hsmilton, Knox. ".
Murphy. Wnlam Wesley. w. r. Hall W.
Roberts. E. Ford. W. Moran. pr. T. c.
ReswIck. J. Thompson NJ. Goldstein and
j. j. Trainer, have inauRurated n system
Of outdoor reunions as timely social features.
i. e. r. Robert Edward. the devoted Soc
rotary, has composed several patriotic sonEa
set to catchy music that are being used
by Foresters for their inspira tional senti.
ments and beauty Of melody. Letters from
'hoys over there we're read from fraters
w Leaning, of the army. and Alex McFar-
land. Of the navy. to whom fraternal greet
ings will be sent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
SHIPWORKERS co TO CAMP
Gloucester Men Waive Exemption
Preferring to Fight

William Spencer and John Mckenny
two Of the workers at the Pennsylvania
to Camp Dix for training. The company
asked for exemption for both, but il
seems that their papers were not filed in
time. Five other boys from this yard
who went at the same time to the same
camp refused to claim exemption, say
ing they prefer to fight"
The Pusey & Jones shipworkers yes
terday received letter from Carlton
Crane, one Of their former co-workers,
saying he had arrived in France with the
troops and expressing delight at being
over there" The sights there have al
ready impressed Crane so much that
boys TO take them in" and do their
bit with gun at the same time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
CAN'T LOCATE S. o. S. GALE
Report That British Ship Asks Aid
Being Investigated g

Boston. July 25.-official investigation
is being made of report that British
steamship off the North Atlantic coast
is sending out S O s signals. :,
None of the wireless stations in this
vicinity heard the calls. and some ON
cials were inclined to doubt the accuracy
Of the report. The inquiry. however.
was continued all along the coast. ~
The origin Of the report indicated that
the vessel was we'll out at sea- A fleet
Of war vessels was prepared to 70
to the assistance of the steamship 1Sg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

Major William w. Keen. the Philadel-
phia surgeon, who joined the army at
the outset of the war, and he compared
the conditions of surgery in the mill
tary medical departments of the pres
ent time with those during the Civil
War and Of the wonderful advantages
in surgery now held out to military
medical men for the benefit of the
wounded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
% AID. .DEAFENED SOLDIERS
rhool for Reconstruction of Speech
and Hearing Opens

Cape May. July 25.-The first army
|edical school for the reconstruction Of
bs hearing and speech of soldiers who
hve complete or near-to deafness was
pensd yesterday under the Division
Physical Reconstruction at Army
|oopital No. II, under the direction Of
oQtenant Colonel Richard W. Richard
|H, of the medical corps. At the open
i 6oFznal speeches were made to the
4 Ge inetFudtors. the superintendent
800, e11ssas - 800 "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
FORESTERS OF AMERICA
Attendance and Action at Conference
Of Federated Courts at Fairmount

street welcomed in monthly conference
the delegates of the lac federated courts.
The roll of honor inscribing the names
of siXty-one members or No. Al in war
service elected Commendation to body
which has a REGARD of many accomplish
ments in thirty-Hx years of existence.
the s,afff Of officers OF The court, who com
posed the RECEPTION cGmmittse' Bro,herps Is. r.
d"Ps r. Hinio% aSec onn II Robnrsson Ssmts N0ss
IamIsson. "a Hsois' A. H. camnbeTi A. L. Foreman, +;
Kinslow. J: Kennedy J. Grimes and Fred
ASIDE from its subscriGtion of $4,000 to the
of Trustee James Kennedy disclosed thar
fer he past three m%1ihS h" Ss
merited recognition he. received from thc
postal authorities in Washington the ses
sion added its tribute of praise for his ener-
Communications from other districts. Of
were: Courts Riverside. Shrewsbury, WOOD
Of Jersey city: Ambcy. of the north section;
Manhattan. Francis Marion Crawford: VIE.
naI,imoro. Nd Exceisior, Cleveland; 0,
Italy, Portland, Ne tho local lodges Of Bos
iSn Damond state ,"s i wminrton Bel a'"r"n num
her were received requesting Information TO
enable the formation or hranCh movements
The finance committee. Brothers Lauer-
wald, 10l; Taylor, 1928; Freil 1853; schafrner.
80. and BolEer 81. reported the voluntary
donations received at this session amounted
to $3.50
The legal associates. Messrs. Geraehty.
Cole, smith, Taylor, Williams Brown,
Wood. Wilson. Anderson. Carson. Coudert
Beck and Ingereoll filed a synopsis OF the
plan Of action agreed upon at the recent
consultations.
The publicity bureau made a concise re-
port and recommended that local court data
for official publication be forwarded to the
manager. Past Grand Chief Ranger e. r
Bradley. 1884 hardwood avenue. this city.
which the delegates agreed to have their
Court Las Angeles, Cal. addressed tho
aassemhlage: The general secretary, II. J.
II, Ahrendts. impressed upon the delegates
to note his change of address to 1921 North
Second street where az matters relative
transactions OF Importance will appear in
this column next Thursday.
Schuylkill, No. los at 1909 Spring Gar.
den street. had a welcome surprise visit
from Sergeant David Magee. Of the second
corps. Central Ontario Regiment Later in
the week. accompanied bv p. {. r. Mills. as
herald he installed the officer Of Court
Hamilton. at Thirty-seventh and Market
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
Detective Dead ON Track

Samuel Kennedy a private detective,
was found dead today on the tracks OF
the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at
Christian street wharf, He ID believed
TO have been struck by . train. The
eody wes found bysa rsilroad watehnka.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25
BUSINESS CAREER
\ OF PETER FLINT
A Story OF Sales'nanship by
Harold Whitehead
Copyright, 1879

Nv. Whitehead nM uns,rer your bustues.
questions on buying, selling. advertising and
empiorment. Ask your questions clearly dno
oire oil the facts. Your correct name ava
InH address mast be signed to all inquiries
AnsUers to technical questions ufil be SEM
bv natl. Other questions UtH be unsUeref
"a this column. The most Interesting prob
lems Of tnQsirrrs uHl be tcouen into th<
story OF Peter Flint
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

Paris, July 25,-Sergt. James A. Con-
nelly, of Philadelphia, Is cited in the
official journal as an air pilot of remark
able adroitness. He has downed two
enemy planes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

the Red Mems Home. chsIsvHha ii
ass frreSsn s,s,,an mes Seafsr s,ss sns s;,sss
sy W the s,.lscn EaS%ssef sseir M.9's-rs r"e u
.s TSs Ts20r h.d a sMscs'rE Msps Eome Gs.s Soc, s.
nsf. p he ~ Ts'a 10 Gasfaa
,,or The ststs Haymaksrs met IL annual ~
R.TSsss t.I,,n. 81 H,s.rpsn r. sste1ea %
Ssefse fnf s,sns ssdg F.spena.d ~ Pi % e' ss
re-. r,marx, Of the ,shfss burgess, Other spss
&. F!$s:,{ss' s$ss sF'Hs s,a > s j..::
h S.ofss fsssSn Sas css.f o's9sa
sndrsw Ge'ns staisef, s 2 2 $ ss'aHs e. Il J.msi II.
ss'nkKsrton, s 3 81 $. HahIen Trsymbisss;
Farmer John FI Keller Hgas,nserr sssons r.rst @
b'15y s. MsIIsm; MsmIps; ssinsI 3 4 L. Arthur rress e.
that The ..ys TssSTs OF the s,s, ots.sr. :sss
'Sls rshp oi drPs Ss 'ss srasr d the ,s,s
%s sSt to h. R.d SsiFSfYasS. en. Yse
ss,s sfss.r. %nsscn sSS 'Gs pr.sssss ss, g
6, Troxell, Allentown. p. s. {. II, Qto9es
Trumbsusr. r bus hss HomssbuTs: K K Of gnsSn goSn
y: Keller. Lebanon; trustee. Frank y
Wilson and Thomas l.. Fraser, PHiisdSi.
phia. Norman L. C. Troxell, AllentowrS;
The newly elected officers were instAiied
by P; n G. i. Jesse L. shallcross. =.
schreck. P. 8. c. H. Louis Shaw. -
Tho parade was spectacular. peinE cofh.r
posed mainly Of companions in costun1ee of
haymakers and unique floats. Ladies' Of the
Degree OF Poca hontas helped to malse up
the line. which trarersed the business sec
tIon Of Weissport and Lehiohton Priz~s
were awarded to Itaska Association for
having comc the longest distance: 70 Sws- =
tara Associa tion. for largest number Il
members In line of parade; to Mahlon Truip-
bauer. for oldest membership; to Jesse L.
Sha llcross, tallPst member and to Harry
Z Hunslcksr smal Hast nnefnh her :. Il -...--
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-25

Tho tribes COMPRISING the second parade
-distr'ct held uoating in tho Parkway
Building and ORGANIZED ny electing =. s.
Fred Fink M. AZ. chairman. and Allen l..
Twiford. secretary, committee was ap.
pointed to arrange for music The mex,
meeting will he held on TUESDAY evening. Au
gust q. In Che Parkway PuIldine