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Meade County news., 1918-03-28

J. M. and H. F. Lesch are ad-
vertising big sale for Tuesda y
April 2, at their place north of
Pl Ms. The reason given for
having the sale is-"Having join.
ed Uncle Sam S forces" J. NJ,
perhaps hetter known as Jack,
is now in the army and H. F. will
soon enter. The boys have been
in the county some time and are
well liked, They have a nice
lot of fine stock and machinery,
most of which is nearly new.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
DistricECourt

District court has been in ses
sion since Tuesday of last week
The first case called was that
of the State VS.. h. w. Jones, OF
Plains, against whom the charge
of arson had been filed by the
Deputy Fire Marshal, The case
went to the jury Monday and af'
ter being out less than an hour,
verdict of mot guilty" was re-
turned,
The case of M. G. Burroughs
VS.. d. B, Sutherland for $40, 600
damages is now on trial. Mr..
Burroughs is represented by
F. S, Macy, E. w. Davis, r. M.
Painter and Il. W. Griggs and
Mr.. Sutherland by ]. w. Davis
and f. S. Sullivan.
Other cases disposed of are:
The State of Kansas VS.. Frank
l.. Ross-Dis missed.
The State of Kansas VS.. w.
r. Jones-Trial verdict not
guilty.
The State of Kansas VS.. John
Francls-Continued.
The State oil Kansas vs.. Char
les Flinn-Dismissed.
The State OF Kansas VS.. Eli
Mcclure Dismissed.
A. T. Bodle VS.. Henry Eckhoff
Trial verdict for plaintiff.
M. G. Burroughs VS.. B. D.
Sutherland-On trial.
L. B. Andrews ct al VS.. w. r
Scott etal-Decree quieting title
P. E. Clark VS.. Sam uelS. Nut.
ton, ct al-Decree quieting title
Levi S. Wood VS.. w. T. Ham.
rr, ct al-Decree quieting title,
c. A. Livingston VS.. ]. M. Kel
ley-Dlsmissed.
The Packard Piano Co. vs.. Ell
bert W. Frazier-Dismissed.
Alice A. Bellamy VS.. Frank G.
Davis, ct al-Decree quieting
title.
Mark A. Ballard VS.. Ezra A.
Clevinger, ct tal-Decree quieting
title.
L. B Andrews VS.. Thomas D.
Harrington, ct al-Decree quiet
ing title.
Willis Wolfe VS.. T. S. Chap.
man, ct al-Decree quoting title.
l.. w. Johnson VS., w. G. Elch-
ler-Dismissed.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
DR.. Harding Speaks

Tuesday evening the CONNER
cial Club and the international
Harvester Co gave free picture
show, Immediately after which
DIR. Harding, a representative Of
the National Food Conservation
Com mittee made an address
that met with the approval oi
every patriotic American citizen
present.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
A Nice Rain

A much appreciated rain visit.
ed this section last Thursday.
The precipitation was 7.l0 of an
inch.
Wheat which was well rooted
is in good condition. The ground
is IN good condition for blowing.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
FOR SALE

IL bead of horned Registered
Herford bulls 2 and 8 years old.
S head Polled Registered bulls
yearlings.
Price 5000 and up.
Also prairie and alfalfa hay,
baled or loose.
Baled prairie $2l.00 per ton.
Baled alfalfa $1,000 per ton.
Loose hay $500 per ton less.
VIM. Miller
Crooked L Ranch Meade KS.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
Confidence and Satisfaction

You can have confidence in anything you buy from us
because guarantee satisfaction.
We confident that you will be satisfied because we
buy what sell basis of what you need and want
and then stand back of our goods to the limit Come
in and investigate. There lots of things you need
right NOW in stock, waiting for YOU to use them
to good advantage
20 All prices-well Judge for yourself-for instance:
Garden Hoes
Garden Rakes
Rubber Hose
Galvanized SprInkers
Cream Separators
Cream and Milk Cans
Milk Pals
Listers and Lister Cultvators
Disc Harrows
Gasoline Engines
Wind Mills
Pump Jacks
Horse Collars
Team Harness
Collar Pads
Incubators &
Oil Stoves
w. F. CASTEEN & Co.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28

Don't wait until Uncle Sam says
"Come" but have your picture
taken now and have the pleasure
of giving them to your friends
before you go. See Backe at
Meade, he makes the best.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28

Smoke your meat with MUIR
phys "Old Hickory" Fluid
Smoke. The taste tells the tale.
75c bottle.
Meade County news., 1918-03-28
Tractor School

The Tractor School, held in
Meade Monday and Tuesday
urder the supervision of the In.
ternational Harvester Company
proved to be a big success from
an educational as we'll as a soclaI
standpoint. More than hun.
dred farmers were in attendance
and gave close attention to the
lectures, at which much valua Bile
information was gained, and in
the future tractor difficulties
will be much more easily over
come.
At the opening session ]. 1.
Stamper, in behalf of the busi-
ness men and members of the
Com mmercial Club, welcomed the
representatives of ftbe Internal
ional Harvester Company and
the farmers to our city.
Mr.. G. H. Brilliant in response
explained the crisis which this
country is facing. He remarked
that at this time that both a
shortage of men and farm power
faced the nation, so that it was
necessary to have all farm ma
chimes putin first class condition
and working order at once so
that they would be ready for
work when the time came. He
explained that at the present
time the vast amount of freight
and troops which the govern.
ment is moving over the railroads
made it difficult to get freight
shipments through and that de-
lays were certain which were
bound to be costly and that now
while there is time all mac hines
should be gone over carefully
and all necessary repairs should
be made that are necessary tC
put them in first class working
condition and that all repairs
possible should be ordered now
so that they can be obtained.
Topics that were covered in the
lecture charts were then taken
up.
Mr.. W. C. Ellis was in charge
of the school and announced that
the school would be conducted
along educational lines and was
for the benefit of all tractor own
ers.
Charts were used to illustrate
the various principles of the en-,
gine construction. The liquid
fuels for the internal com bustlon
engine were explained by Mr..
Builhart, while how to get more
power out of the fuel was dis.
cussed by Mr.. Babb. Proper
lubricating oil, care of the valves,
nuts, and bolts, how to care for
the tractor in cold weather, and
storing when not in use were ta-
ken up in order,
These schools are being con-
Quoted throughout the United
States and it was through the
efforts of ]. Il. Helm, the repre-
seetatlve of the company here,
that the school was brought to
Meade, and much credit is due
him.
At the close a vote was taken
which was unanimously in favor
of having similar school again
next year.
Only favorable comment has
been heard of the meeting. Mr..
w. G. Ellis is a former Meade
boy and already too well know to
our people to need introduction.
The other two lecturers, Messrs
Brllhart and Babb, were no less
pleasing to meet.
Tuesday evening representa-
tives of the international Har'
vester Company gave banquet
TO which a mem Der of the busi-
men and other representative
citizens we're invited. They
thanked our people for their
help in making the school a sue
cess, and in every way possible
showed their appreciation for
the courtesies extended them.
In all, the undertaking was a
SUCCESS and everyone feels that
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24
MAY USE MOTOR CARS
ON BASEBALL CIRCUIT
Pacific Coast Manager Considers the
Convenience of Gasoline
Over Steam Power. y

Bill Rodgers-as he is known to
baseball fans all up and down the
Pacific Coast-may transport his
Sacramento ball club over the Pacific
Coast League circuit this season in
motor cars.
Last fall Rodgers announced his re-
tirement from baseball and joined an
automobile sales staff. Later on, how
ever, came an offer to manage the
Sacramento Club and Rodgers accept
ted. He-had driven a a for several
years, and he naturally turned to it.,
in place Of railroads, when it came
to scouting for rev playing material.
II do not use the car for pleasure
riding, however," stated manager Rod
gers. "It is the most valuable assist
ant in my business. I would not trade
services of a motor car for the best
ball player in the country. For with
my car l can visit every hamlet in
the state where there are prospects of
pikings up some. talent for my club.
/ am even considering moving my ball
club around the circuit in playing sea-
son via motor cars.
shot only does the a save me
muchstine in scouting for players.
but it is a more enjoyable: way Of
travelling, and it enables me to- reach
the out-of-way places not touched by
a railroad 81 U.s. q, so-4~s
kNLastsweek { left Kacramento in my
EDodgeSBrothers car ind drove down
to Pittsburg, where l Understood there
was some likely talent. Then I jour
neyed over to another Titles hamlet
about twenty miles distant, then on to
San Francisco. @ =
.stMy present: Gutiesa.s~scause*sm me. to
travel about the state like a travelling
salesman, and from observations I
have made, the majority Of today's
drammer get aboutstheir territory in
motor cars rather than on passenger
trains. If they have figured it up,
like ! have, they have found that
travelling via automobile instead of
steam roads simply doubles their time
for transporting business and permits
them to stay and close the deal instead
Of hurrying away to catch q train.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24
JUST STRAW.

JUST ANOTHER STRAW.
The correspondence between Governor Frazier and Col McVey
reminds one of the letter the governor wrote to Captain Coley on
one memorial occasion, except that in this case the colonel did
not mince words in his reply to the executive. In his speech at
Surrey the colonel said no more than many othed speakers out
man who deliberately seek to stir up class prejudice, arouse class
hatred, for their own ends, are disloyal, l do not care who they
are or to what party they belong"
But the shoe seems to have fit the governor and his sponsors
Every American whose loyalty is not hamstrung by A. G.
!Iownley will endorse the closing statements of Co. McVey in his
letter to the governor: "But l say to you governor Frazier"
writes the colonel, chat when A. c. Towney said this is a war
Of the rotten rich he did more harm to the American government
than he had taken up a musket and fought in the German
trenches, moreover, he lied. I have no apologies TO- make to you
for anything l have said for l have said nothing that I am not
fully prepared to defend. I came to this state inclined to support
the economic position of the league but am not going to sit by and
quitely acquiesce when disoyM things are said and done if l
must choose between my support Of you and my support of the
u. S. government, l do not need to consider where l must take my
dom of speech both in Minnesota and elsewhere, but by your acts
you have declared yourselves as much opposed to freedom of
speech as the most rigid German Junker." -s4 .z==szsss
The McVey incident is just another Of the continuous string
of straws that {" show which way the wind is. blowing with every
chieftain in the ranks OF Townleys league.
500
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

81 Down in Minnesota Senator Knut Nelson has served that
state in the United States senate for a quarter of a century, and
to say the least he has done his duty and done it well. But the
not seem satisfied to have a real American in the U. S. senate,
qnaeaccordingly, they znomin ated q man, who has recently been
unfit. for the position he seeks, and syet; the; Iownlsy agitators
Townley and his followers we're loyal citizens? Knqte. Nelson. has
not only been q Republican, but he is standing by tie adnninistraa-
ton, and president Wilson has requested his return to the senate.
Now Mr.. citizen, in the face Of what Townley is doing against
senator Nelson, do you really believe that he is a patriotic citizen,
like to compare man like Nelson to Townley, or his man Peterson,
who he has selected as a candidate for senator. Old Kuntes Nelson
will be renominated and elected, and don't you forget it. The pat
riotic Americans of Minnesota are not going to be fooled by Town
leyism. s>@l ~ l7fspo. =:4s 80 :" ="
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24
= Z : .,.I .. =. .N.I.., ~. =
p. b. NORTON CANDIDATE
~: -" FOR RE-

MMinnot, April 2L-Congressman p.
D. Norton, while in Minot this aft
ernoon enroute TO Bowbells to deliver
a patriotic address, announced def
nitely that he will be a candidate on
the Republican ticket to succeed
himself. Norton leaves tomorrow to
resume his duties at Washington. He
expects to spend five weeks in the
state campaigning prior to the elec-
ton.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

There are only two political parties in Ramsey county At this
time, and they are the 100 per cent Americans, and the pro-
German followers of Town1ey and Townleyism. The f00 per cent
Americans have placed the: names Of Martin Olsen, +: H Kelly,
legislature. None Of these men are pledged to any particular pro
ed, by % delegates sometime ago, are creatures Of Tow1aey, and
no doubt are signed up to his bidding, or they could not get his
support. The three latter named are Messrs Hoghaug, Laird and
Hammar. Now, Mr.. taxpayer, and American, it is up to you.
You have only one choice to make. Either follow the Towney
program, and elect the later three named gentleman who are
pledged to the bonding Of this state for $40, 100000, or you can
elect Messrs: Kelly, Olson and Mikkeson; who will truly represent
all the people.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

The World covers Ramssy county
like . BLANKET.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

Let the World figure with you on
that next JOB Of printing.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

Farm Loans on most favorable
terms. JOHN W. MAHER, Devils
Lake, N. Dsk.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

Farm Lands for sale On easy terms,
JOHN w. MAHER, Devils Lake, N.
OAK.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

AS matters stand in Ramsey county and North Dakota today,
there are only two political 100 per cent americans,
and the other fellows. There are no Democrats or Rpublicans,
but the lines aer drawn between those who are standing by the
government and the fellows who are following off the pro-German
either by loyal to the country, or you are cassed onsthe other
side.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-04-24

s. J. Doyle, who is now serving his first term as y: IS. Marshal
of North Dakota has been reappointed for asecond term. This
will be most discouraging news to the Embellishments, who
have been trailing the Townley bandWagon. Doyle has shown
reappointment: We feel it would be a trevesty to appoint such
a man as I. 1. Stair, who sought Doyle's place. yet there are
plan-wonde how the Devils Lake Journal likes the appointment?
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10
MUST PROVIDE
MORE REVENUE
Congress Will Receive.
Treasury Statement
Within Few Days
(By Asgociated Press.l

Washington. May 10.-Congres-
sional leaders have been advised by
Secretary McAdoo that. legislation
at this session Of congress is i'm
perative to provide revenue to meet
the unexpected increase in expenses
incident to the vast expansion Of the
nations war program.
A statement Of the country's finan-
cial situation upon which the
amount Of additional taxes and
bonds needed may be calculated, has
been prepared at the treasury for
submission within the next two or
three days to the committee of the
senate and house.
Whether congress will undertake
at the present session upward revis-
ion Of the war revenue law of last
fall, leaders at the capital said last
night, depends upon the Impression
made by this statement. If ii dem
onstrates that 1t is essential to act
now instead Of waiting until Dacergl !
Der as planned, hope of adiournmerit
by July / will go glirnmering and
congress probably will be here till
fall.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10

London, May 10.--A story of how
an attempted German peace offensive
directed toward President Wilson
was turned down ignomlniously by
Prof. Heron, an American, living in
Geneva, is told by the Swiss CORE
spondent Of The Daily Mail in his
dispatch. dated at Anneinasse. on the
Franco Swiss frontier. Prof. Heron
is described as a friend. Of President
Wilson,
The German government, accord
ing to the correspondent, tried to get
peace offers sent to the President
through Prof Heron, who was wished
on April 10 by Prof Quidde. Of Nun
ich, a friend Of Count Won Hertling.
the imperial German chancellor.
Prof. Quidde was accompanied by the
Dutch paciflst. DIR. Jong van Beck.
Prof. Quidde said he had come to
prepare the way for a merciful peace
and gave Prof Heron to understand
that he spoke for Chancellor Won
HertIing and the German foreign Of
nee.
Gernany's nTsrns."
Germany. Prof. Quidde said, was
willing to make the following terms:
First-To grant autonomy to Al-
sace-I1orraine within the limits OF
the German empire, provided the AL
lies would not breach the subject Of
Alsace- Lorraine at the peace confer
ence.
second-The Brest- -Ldtovsl peace
treaties not to be discussed at the
peace conference. although the Allies
might submit claims for the revision
OF them and Germany might make
certain concessions.
TI1ird--No economic was against
Germany after the war.
Fourth-6zerm colonies TO be re-
stored.
Prof Heron. The Daily Mail corre-
gpondent writes, after listening 10
the German educator. exclaimed:
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10
GO OVERN0R and
COUNCIL
TO Head
OFF LEO HORST
Fargo War Organization
Insist Lecturer Should
Be Barred

In resolutions adopted this morn
ing, the executive committee Of the
Fargo War organization calls upon
Governor Lynn ]. Frazier and the
state council of defense to issue or
ders that will prevent Leo Horst,
Nonpartisan speaker charged with
eS8 ionage, from continuing his pub
lie lectures.
Horst is being advertised over the
state by Nonpartisan papers as "the
young Nonpartisan speaker who was
arrested for making alleged seditious
statements at ToWner," and he has
been dated for a number OF ad-
dresses, being at PeIin, Nelson
county, today, and at Melville on
Saturday.
The Fargo War organization ex-
ecutive Committee, in resolutions
that will be forwarded by mail this
afternoon to Governor Frazier and
the council OF defense. takes the posi-
ton that "the good name OF this
commonwealth is discredited and it's
loyalty impugned, by the activity
upon the public rostrum Of man
under charges OF sedition and dis
loyalty
The War organization "rnost em-
phatically demanded, that the state
council OF defense immediately conn
municate with the organization re-
sponstble for Mr. Horst's appearance
on the platform and request that
such meetings be discontinued, and
his engagements cancelled until the
charges pending against him are
proven groundless"
The resolution follows:
Whereas, public announce
ment has been made of the fact,
that one Leo IS. Horst is to ad-
dress a number OF public gath
ertnga ia this state and
Whereas, said Leo ST. Horst
was recently arrested on COM
plant made by United States
District Attorney M. A. Hildreth,
charged with sedition, under the
Act of Congress Of June rs, 1917,
commonly known as the Espion-
age act, and was bound over by
United States Commissioner Will
dam G. Green to await the ac-
ton Of the federal grand jury,
and sska
'WhereaS, the good name of
this commonwealth is discredited
and its loyalty irEpugned. by the
fC[onfYJYaF From E2aea Sly
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10
Passenger Coaches Fall
From Trestle Near Col.
u1nbia, s. G. ]
WOODEN CARS
ARE CRUSHED
All Men In Two OF Them
Killed or Badly
Injured So.
(By Associated Press.)

Columbia, S. c.. May 1o.-FYve SOL
dters were killed. two were so badly
injured that they died en- route to
the base hospital. four were seriously
injured and Is less seriously hurt
when a wooden passenger coach,
loaded with soldiers of the S21st in
fantry and the 317th Machine Gun
company, jumped a trestle at Camp
jackson today.
-. The men had just entrained for
the army cantonment at Camp Sc
vier, at Greenville. S. C. Nearly all
Of the men in two wooden coaches
either were killed or seriously iniur-
ed. according to early reports reach
ing here. Ia !
Two wooden coaches Jumped the
track first. and a steel coach followed
and crushed them. 1T was reporte6
no one In the steel coach was seris
ously hurt.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10
TEN KILLED
BY TORNADO
Terrific Storm Sweeps
Over Central Illinois
and Iowa
tBy Assocfagsd Press.1

Chicago, May 10.--At least ten
persons were killed and more than
one hundred and fifty more or less
seriously injured by a torpedo which
swept over central Illinois and cen-
trail and northeastern Iowa late yas@
terday. according TO advices received
here early tolay.
Hundreds OF houses were blown
down and the property damage WFas
heavy in many localities.
The known dead are at the foIIoTg
ing places: New Hampton, Ia.
Nashua, Ia, q: Toulon, Ill. q; Frank
lin, Ill, 3.
New Hampton, Ia, May 10s~-
Scores Of workers early today began
removing the wrsclzage piled high 1F
the streets as the result Of the worst
cyclone which has visited this ser@
tion Of the country in years, cauegns
three deaths and scores in ir1ttlEtns
and property loss estimated at m
lions OF dollars.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1918-05-10
FARMERS NOTES
COLLATERAL FOR
LOAN TO TOWNLEY
IN BUYING PAPER
Testimony Introduced In
Bankruptcy Court Re
veals Details Of Deal
II gTIIE TELLS
OF TRANSACTION
Says League Dues And
Equity Paper Employ
ed-Draft Produced
III LIE TELLS
OF TRANSACTION

Bismarck, N. D.. May 1o.-FTow
$4,000 which A. c. Townley raised in
bismarck on collateral furnished by
Red River valley farmers in the
form of league and Equity packing
plant notes for the purchase of The
Courier News from Fentress &
Marsh, former Des Moines, Ia, news
paper men who only a few weeks
before purchased the paper from DR..
Guild, was disclosed yesterday after
noon when F. B. Shepard produced
in Referee in Bankruptcy OIIare's
offices the cancelled daft for $4,000
) endorsed to the League Exchaage by
i. B. Wood, and re-endorsed by T.. G.
Fentress and Charles E. Marsh
Tho date on which the draft orig
isahr wa. issued was shown to ,Dc
Nov, 27, 1916. /: was paid Dec. 5,
1916.
Under cross questioning Mr..
shepard testified that the note upon
which the draft had been issued had
been discharged partially through
farmers taking up notes ard pre-
dated checks furnished by Townley
as collateral and partly by q draft
from league headquar terS. Mr. Shep-
ard also stated that some of this
collateral dated back in 1916, still
remained in local hands for collec-
ton,
Little Explains Details,
C. B. Little told E. b. McCutcheon
of Minot, trustee In bankruptcy, and
francis Murphy. attorney for the
creditors OF A. G. Townley. the de-
tails OF 81 loan of $50, 1000 which CoI-
onel Little made to Mr. ToWnley.
The Witness stated that Townley
had deposited with him in security
for the loan, $4,000 in collateral in
the form OF notes and checks given
by the farmers in payment Of league
dues, with possibly a few 800 notes
paid in for the purchase of stock in
the Equity Cooperative Packing
plant at fargo. Colonel Little tes-
titled that he barely knew Townley at
tlae time, having been introduced to
him a few days before, and that the
league president personally came to
Little's offices and negotiated the
loan.
Col. Little stated that he spent
some time in going over the collater-
al, principally in the form Of one
name notes, with letters from local
bankers explaining the financial
standing OF the makers; that he
threw out. some of the paper and ac-
eepted enough of it to furnish, in
his Judgment gilt-edge security for