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seem dispelling the Turkish one as they progress
toward complete sunrise over Austria and Hun
land.
From the lowest depth path leads to loftiest
heights, someone has we'll said. The pit of despair
is the home Of bats, spiders and other denizens of
the dark, dank, dour and deep. 1t has been aban-
doned for the peak Of happiness for the end is in
sight.
One last long strong pull and one final, fierce for
ward push through the winter with it's dread for
the Prussan hence added strength for the allies
then the Hohenzollern will fall peace will rise
transcendent and joy will reign supreme. the ma
teriazed dream of world safe for democracy
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-10

are worried. Thanks to the informa-
ton bureau established, by order OF
Brigadier General Laubach, these
queries are answered promptly.
Sad Scenes Enacted.
Vt course some sad scenes are en-
acted. One woman arrived from
North Dakota to see her husband seri-
ously i'll with, pneumonia. A woman
driver of the Red Cross motor corps
wanted to take her directly to camp,
but she was tied afte her long jour-
ney from the plains of North Dakota
and decided to spend the night in
Battle Creek hotel. At a. m., she
was called. Her husband had died
without seeing her. -y
Two soldiers wives are held at the
woman's Jail, having become dement,
ed over their troubles une, Mrs.
Anna Potter fromb Brein, n. D., insists
the kaise's hordes are surrounding
the Jail and he sceams ae piteous.
Anothe, Mrs. Florence Tabor OF
Union, Pa, has an hallucination that
her husband was shot and that the
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-10
OUR TERMS.

"The German government :. .
cepts the program set forth by the president
of the United States in his message to con-
gress January -. AS A BASIS
FOR PEACE NEGOTIATIONS"
Chancellor Maximilian's Peace Note
:. :. A. r. "*>~* 2>"s'.+.>. @s..
y There in the Hun chancellor's own words you
have the reason why the united voice of America
answered NO! j.. ~E,
s~"As a basis for peace negotiations does not
mean that the Hun accepts dur terms. 1t means
merely his counter-proposal: Lets sit down and
talk it over"
NO! You Huns have received peace terms of
America and her allies-the dictum of the civilized
world ~ ! = .~r. ~ ~ IS = = ..f :. 3
Our terms are known, you Huns. You can take
them now or take beating.
Your crimes are too black, your deeds too foul,
to permit us to bargain with you over their pun
ishment.
The only way you can stop the war is by saying
eve accept your TERMS"
That means. UNCONDITIONAL sURREN-
DER.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-10

grow worse? You'll use "Gets-It" any
how, sooner or later; might as well
use it sooner. % Then you are abso-
lutely sure that the corn will loosen
from your toe so that you can peel
the whole thing off painlessly with
your fingers, in one complete piece
Just like peeling banana. 1t takes
second or two to apply e"Gets-It."
There's no fussing or puttering. Corn
pains will vanish-that'll keep you
sweet while the "Gets-It' does the
rest. Nothing new for corns has been
discovered since t"Gets-It" was born.
Follow the judgment Of the millions:
use f"Gets-It" and zbe--sure to be corn
and pain free! You'll say it's magic:
&c ets-It,'' the guaranteed. money
back corn-remover, the only sure way,
costs hut trifletsat any drug store.
MID by E JsaHrence 4 CO... Ghicage,
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-10
NOTED FRENCHMAN
TO SPEAK ON WAR

j: 1t. Robert Renard. noted French
soldier, who fought for four years on
the west front, is coming to North
Dakota for series Of addresses on
the war under the auspices of the
state council of defense and it's coun-
ty councils. He will speak in Bis
marck under the sponsorship of the
Burleigh county council of defense as
soon as epidemic conditions permit
the holdings of public meetings.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1918-10-10
OUR TERMS OF PEACE.

Fourteen principles for just peace laid down
by President Wilson, January 8. 1918.
End Of secret diplomacy.
Freedom of the seas.
3.-Removal of trade barriers.
4-Reduction of trade barriers.
5.-Settlement of colonial qlaims in accordance
with the interests of THE populations.
6-Evacuation of and freq dom of Russia.
7-Restoration of Belgium
8-Evacuation of France and return Of Alsace
and Lorraine.
9.-Return of Italia 1rredenta.
lO.-Sef-rule for nations held subject by Aus
$ tria-Hungary. This has been followed by
the American recognition of Czecho-Slo-
vaka as an Independent state)
11.-Restoration of the Balkan states.
12.-Self-rule for subject states of Turkey.
13.-Posh independence.
A.-A league of nations to prevent future ag-
gression
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DAYBREAK OF DEMOCRACY.

War time brings with it bitter exigencies, ira
vail and the sorrow Of partings distressingly in
definite.
Homes are shattered, families scattered and life
each day is dull slate gray, for many despair or
are near it in spirit
Those who we're freside fellows, to whom affec-
tons ties were sacred, who felt the responsibility
Of moral if not financial dependents, leave the
deepest grief in wake of their departure and
Gerry il with them, too.
BIT dways the hour is darkest before dawn.
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In accordance with the government
order to stop all public meetings.
sthereawill. ;be. no meeting of the Bis
marck Council knights of Columbus
on Friday evening. Oct. II. a
r.. 49,. ID N. HANSON, -
Financial Secretary.
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Only One Corn
Peeler, "Gets-1t"

Stop Corn Pains; See Corn Peel OF.
It is just when q corn hurts that
you want to feel surest about getting
rid Of it,. Why take chances of keep
ing the corn and having the pain
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officers won't let her see his body. !
10th will have to be taken to the state
hospital at KALAMAZOO as; s;s; ss 51sSa "A
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-21
SHRINE RED CROSS
BALL NETS $4,000
Seventy-five Couples Enjoy Patriotic
Ball at Masonic Temple Friday
Musicians Play Gratis.

Seventyfive couples attended the
Red Cross Benefit ball given under the
auspices of the Minot Shriners at the
Masonic Temple Friday night and all
pronounce it unqualihedly the most
enjoyable event ever held at the Tenn
pie.
The Shriners wore their red fezzes
and their ladies wore the white fezzes,
and scores Of other Masons with their
ladies enjoyed the evening. About the
only decoration was the rope, captur-
ed by Archie ID. McCannei when he
took his famous trip over the hot
sands.
The ball netted $4,000, which has
been turned over to the Mnot Chap
ter of the Red Cross. The fact that
the fund was so large was due large
ly to the patriotism of the members
OF the MlnoJ Musicians Union, who
played thruout the evening without
cents charge. The music was pro-
nounced by all the very best they had
ever enjoyed and consisted OF eight
lnsLrumenJs-two trombones, two vi
oilns, clarinet, cornet, drums and pl-
ano. The following musicians played
during tne evening:
iians Hovind, Chas. Hamre, Mr..
Mitchell, A. q. lorgerson, q. G. Hum
phrey, Mrs. Louise Carroll, A. Petruc-
ci, q. W. Groskopf, Ihos. Forde and
Peter Webe.
The lunch was in keeping with the
occasion. There was nothing elabor-
ate about the menu, but the service
was delightful. Small! tables had been
set IN the dining hall adjoining the
Dail room where the dancers could dine
at their convenience. The following
young women wearing the white
Shrine fezzes mad charge of the ta-
Dies: Misses Evelyn Porter, RATHER
inc Francis, Mary Rasmussen, Gladys
Ia1t and Madeline Stoudt. Miss Mary
Mckay OF bottlneau, presided at the
punch bowl.
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CO16MUNICATION
Rerthold, Feb. 20.

Editor Independent:
MY attention has Just been called to
recent issue. While I read but few lines
of the article. vet the mannerism dis
closed the fact that it was, an effort to
r,sion, discredit and dishonor.
MY League History
Joined the N. p. League in April
1915, helped to organize Hamburg town.
finished a term of school, canvassed one
dav with the head of the league, hence
know from personal knowledge the
lea que would be organized and run de-
s5 and an Gs5HnsF anar N3SeSsr
served that the leaders had abandoned
come dictatorial and autocrats. changed
the program to political platform
without allowing. the membership a
r5 s1Gf 10 Of Hence
my article at that time in the Ward
county and other papers about. the
league. On January IS, 1916, Mr.. A.
meeting in Bismarck where 7 was at
the time, Tn his speech Mr.. Bowen
made such inconsistent argument that
/ was was? granted e mt the The floor m and after speak,
to the audience: Gle is taking my
time. never agreed to debate with him
ment." 7 apologized. took my seat, but
hrou"ht out my points by questions. The
bunch reported my attack on the gentle
man to the head 1eauger who called a
meeting Of all organizers lieutenants.
committeeman. etc. on the last Sunday
in January 1916. in Fargo. when and
where it was agreed:
T. TO advocate cooperation.
q To have all speakers to announce
at the opening of their speeches that no
Questions would be allowed.
g. Not to let Geo, Y. Murray know
that they had acceded to his demands
One of the higherups told me soon
thereafter of the meeting and the agree
ment I replied: ''Then 7 shall sup
port them and give them a chance to
make good even though they haven't
the moral courage r. tn announce their
position to the public" After that I
supported the league throughout the
urinary election, general election and
until the legislature was organized in
January 1917. and the head of the league
established dictational Czarship over
the league, then my support reached a
period. I regret very much that there
is no avenue open so we may compel
the leaders to initiate the Initiative and
give the members a voice in the inner
workings Of the order. For 7 have
always joined with every movement
which had for it's object the betterment
of the farming class.
Very truly
GEO, r. MURRAY
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-21
GRASSLAND

In honor Of truth and right,
In honor of courage and might,
And the will that makes way;
In honor of work well done,
In honor fame we'll won,
In honor of fame we'll won,
In honor Of Washington,
Our flag is floating today.
Richard and Henry AbrahamSOn made
a trip to Minot in the Ford on Thursday
of last week.
James O'Brien and wife and baby Wis
tied her folks Sunday.
Mr.. Fred Ande~en has disposed of
his farm near lTairview and we under
stand they are going to move to Saw
yer.
Mrs. e. +. Ross was much pleased by
a visit from Mrs. Pounds, one day last
week Mrs. Pounds formerly lived in
this neighborhood and knew Mrs. Ross
as a little girl.
Mrs w. j. Wilson has completed her
fourth scarf for the Red Cross.
Mabel Ross called at the home of her
sister. Mrs. Wilson last Thursday.
Lucille Britton spent Monday night
with her friends, Helen and Mabel Abra-
hanson.
The Britton brothers and brother-in-
law, Chet Reed, returned from Mime
sofa Saturday. w. B. Britton is to
make another trip to Minnesota to at
tend sale, at the farm which he re-
Gently purchased.
The mail carrier on Norwich route one
after some tire difficulties, made the
trip in his car last Tuesday.
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Interesting Letter From Capt. Gross.

Mrs. f. Otto Gross received the follow
ing letter from her husband, Capt. #.
otto Gross, who wrote from somewhere
in France" 1t follows:
Jan 26, 1918.
Saturday evening and after a strenuous
week have time and energy to write Re-
celved only one postal card, written on
Dec. 8 at Pennsylvania station, New
York. What is left of my company has
finally reached here, only SO men--all Of
fiCerS and non commissioned officers. The
privates have all been taken away from
us and attached to other organizations.
Chances are we will not be with them
again until we meet in the U. S. Have
been away from the boys for three weeks
and it sure looked good to see even those
that are left, and l surely think of those
that have already gone to the front.
When you get this letter | would like
to have you go to the secretary of the
Association OF Commerce and ask them
not to send any more funds to me-aSk
him to have it saved for the boys if there
is any and give it to them when they
come back They seem to be getting all
the money they need. AS far as eating
is concerned, there is plenty and no one
Is suffering. Tell them it is best to leave
it home for the future. There may be
some that will be greatly i'll need when
they get home, but they surely don't
need it now. | intend to send home to
the bank to the credit of Company ID
what money | have because can see in
to this proposition better than the people
at home. | did think of dividing the
money, but the men are scattered about
all over France SO / believe | am doing
the proper thing when | send 1t back and
put it III the bank on interest.
Lieut.. Wnite, LantZ, and Sgts. Hofaker,
Geo. Marsh and Remington are here with
me, and between us SIX we are getting
all the newest dope in the art Of warfare.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-21
CASE AGAINST PETER
EHR WAS DISMISSED
n. n. kemper Lost Damage Suit for
$4,000 Which Grew Out Of kemper's
Arrest on Embezzlement Charge.

The case of II. H. Kemper against Peter
Tihr. president of the Citizens Bank. on
trial in district court in this city before
Judge G. M. Cooley, was dismissed on a
directed verdict after evidence had been
offered. KemDer, former president of
the bank, sued the defendant for S11O, 900
damages charging malicious prosecution
and false arrest, tho the latter charge was
dropped before the case went to trial.
Some years ago Kemper was arrested on
two charges of embezzement, it being
alleged in the complaint that while he
was president Of the bank, certain notes
were being carried on the books, in such
way that Kemper was able to use the
proceeds as a checking account When
these matters came to light. the bonding
company was compelled to make good the
difference and when the bank and the
gonding company got so near together
that the amount the bonding company
had to pay the bank was less than the
probable costs Of an action, the bonding
company stipulated that Kemper should
be prosecuted. 1t was shown that while
a ajority of the banks board of direct
ors voted in favor of prosecution, Mr.. Ehr
himself voted against it. Kemper. sub
sequently. was tried and acquitted. r..
A. Nestos appeared on the stand in the
damage case and testified that as states
attorney at the time, he had made per-
sonal investigation of the allegations, and
that he believed the facts were sufficient
to Justify his course.
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CliY IN EklEr

Mr ana Mrs. Geo w. kemper visited
III the cities several days.
W. S. Moran OF minneapolis is in the
city today on business.
Mrs. e. a. Madison accompanied by her
young son Calieu upon MInOt friends the
IlrSl OF the week.
Mrs. DAME ol Drake is visiting at the
home oI ner parents, Mr. and Mrs. James
omaliwood, TINS week.
". T.. Gross OF the First State Bank
Burlington, was IL business visitor to che
Guy W euneSday.
MIS-. George pedlar Of Burlington was
Il MlnOt VlSltor Saturday.
John keon Of Heaton was in the city
on business Friday.
Supt. BotSforu OF the Mcmillan Invest
meuL Co. OF burlington attended the
Snrlner ball at MiIot Feb. 10.
Rolph Falconer OF Palermo was the
guest Of his Uncle Jim OF the lnuepen-
ueul staff Wednesday.
hundreds of beavers are being caught
along the Mouse. One party at Burling-
ton Is sad 10 nave trapped Us.
Z. $. NIcllenna, one OF the live wires
from DonnyDrook, called upon Minot
friends Tuesday. Albert Ennis, another
good old scout, was along.
Mrs. Chas. WiStrom and Mrs. j. l..
Johnson OF Burlington were the guests OF
Mrs. WlStrOm S mother, Mrs. John Camp
Mrs. Henry Phillips, who has been in
the east tor nearly year receiving treat
ment from a specialist, has returned, con-
siderabiy improved.
The Burlington mines We're closed down
for tive days last week, owing to a lack
of cars. Tney received the first cars for
the week on Saturday morning.
Mrs. Hadley Graves, wife OF Superinten-
dent Graves of the Lloyd mine north OF
burlington was i'll the city shopping Sat
urday.
c. l.. Britton of Velva was in the city
Thursday. Mr.. Britton is engaged in the
real estate business, being interested in
North Dakota and Minnesota properties.
Postmaster Harthouse Of Burlington
was 4 visitor to the city Saturday. Il. A.
is the same old genial scout as OF yore
and is itching for brush at Nor
wegian whist.
Miss Anna Nolte Of the Davis mine was
in the city Saturday on a shopping trip.
Fred White, the Donnybrook druggist,
was a business visitor to the city Satur-
day.
l.. d. Cotton accompanied by his young
son was in the city on business Saturday.
Frank and Russell Bevers of Max were
in the city Monday. Russell came up to
be examined for the draft.
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war and the Mexican border troubles,
their feats and action in the stirring
contests Of the war would effect the
highest honor and glory upon them
selves, their state and their nation.
All and more than I predicted has al
ready been fulfilled. Associated Press
dispatches of the last two weeks have
carried glowing tributes to the intel
ligence and bravery Of North Dakota
soldiers on the American battle
front in France. The story of the
manner in which few North Dakota
boys routed the enemy out of their
trenches has won the admiration and
captured the hearts of those who have
read the story here. North Dakota
soldier boys are surely emblazoning
the name of North Dakota large and
brilliantly in the history of this world
war
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In District Court

In thc ease IN ,,.klrr vs. Summerville
iIIupnsnt WAS rpcOrI.Id for 81 .UJy II Tor
ma nl:,tutiff
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-.s -, :, ,,-,1-ty.'t ,.,',.-it-,,
iAo''f'~i W. NiN "s0 - 49,
III lIlc cdSG ol Ile state bstllh VI sob"! q
vs.. eniiEI, uC!CludIlt diu iLOt appear ana
judgment Mdo rendered iOt 2o1V.
In me case of tHIDDGu rs. trODTaEd,
The DIaluJIu WAS gwen 500 uamaSGS IUT
luItllleS received III an Automobile atCG4-
dent
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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-02-21
TRADES UNIONS EN-
D0RSE CANDIDATE
II. E. Conklin Selected for the Legis-
lature from the 29th-Will Draft
Public Utility Ordinance.

A meeting of the members of the
Minot Trades Unions was held at the
Sons of Norway hall Friday evening,
about 1875 attending.
The meeting was called to order by
G. A. Jones of the Painters Union
and Ed Eisele of the Machinists'
union was made permanent chairman
and H. E. McFall of the Painters
union, secretary.
H. E. Conklin of the Machinists'
union was endorsed as a candidate for
the legislature from this district. The
proposition of endorsing a candidate
who could also be endorsed by the
nonpartisan league was considered,
the members decided to endorse the
candidates independently, to be en-
dorsed by the league or any other or
ganization providing the principles
meet with their approval.
The meeting went on record as ia
voring a municipal light and power
plant for Minot and committee was
appointed to draw up an ordinance to
submit to the city commission provid-
ing for municipal owned public utili-
ties. The ordinance will deny the
right of any private concern securing
a franchise pertaining to public util-
tiles, and will evidently be aimed at
the local plant, whose franchise ex-
pires in 1920.
Resolutions were passed criticising
Attorney General LANCER for closing
the theatres to war pictures on Sun
day in cases where the proceeds are to
be turned into the treasury of the Red
Cross.
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Canadian youngsters to Stage Great
Show in Mluot

Is patriotism an exclusive attribute
of the adult?
stand, the true ana inner meaning Of
that mysterious force that impelS men
10 offer up their lives on the field OF
battle, and moves women to 1orsake
lives of ease to undergo hardshlpS In
hospitals within the lighting zone?
ms question has been Hnietely an
swered by the Winnipeg kiddies who
are playing at the Hippoarome on March
l and 2
These youngsters sprang into fame
with the war. They may go back into
obscurity after the war. They gave
their first concert on behalf OF returned
soldiers in a little backWoodS town in
Manitoba They were somewhat stage
shy then, ana very, very young. most @
OF them being only seven years old.
But they had IL deep conviction OF what
they were doing and why they were do
ing it.
For three years they scarcely missed
n days schooling, making weekend trips
into country points, dividing up the
proceeds of their concerts with the Win
nipeg Returned Soldiers association and
the prancn or that organization in the
locality in which they played
Packed houses greeted them every
where.
Then the manager took long chance.
They played the kiddies in Wlnnipeg's
biggest theatre. The success was SO
instantaneous and enduring that from
then on they went after bigger game.
And today they have reailzed 500, 200
for patriotic SocletleS--aldlng the dis
aDleQ soldiers and the WIDOWS and or
phans OF those heroes who Will never re-
turn.
Today they are stimulating recruiting
and dong otner patriotic work in tour
through the United States.
But to Aark BACK to the original ques-
ton: DO these children really UNDER
stand the meaning OF the word patriot
ISM?
Scene--A Canadian hotel lobby.
CharacterS--Jackie FineSilver, ten and
several male admirers.
Come on, jackie, the men were say
ing, give US d song.
Jackie made excuses.
Here's a dollar II you'll sing" said
one OF the men.
Suddenly Jackies temper was aroused
hes SO small you wouldn't think he
had room for a temper.
I'm singing for the soldiers" said
Jackie proudly. IF you want to hear
me sing, buy. ticket and go to the
show tonight"
Exit all. I
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5000 MONTHLY FOR
M|N0T RED CROSS
Committees Complete the Work Sun
day With Big Drive in Residence
District-MOney Will Buy Ma
terial for Workers.

The Red Cross drive for Minot was
completed Sunday, the committees
bringing in monthly pledges of $734,
with total collection for the day of
$1,014.00.
Pledges have been received for $3,-
10000 monthly, which will be used in
buying material for the Minot Chapter
Of the Red Cross. The estimate made
was $4,000 a month, so the commit
tees have "gone over the top" with
5000 month to the good.
Sundays drive was made mainly in
the residence district, the larger am
cunts having been secured during the
previous week among the business and
professional men.
This amount of money will be paid
over to the Red Cross Chapter each
month for a period Of eight months,
by which time it il expected that the
war will be over.
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A. walton Heads state Equity

Anthony Walton of this city was
elected president of the North Dakota
Society of Equity at the annual meet
ing held at Valley City last week. Mr..
Walton is one Of the original members
The membership Of the organization is
said to have dwindled considerably but
with man Of Mr.. Walton's calibre at
the head, an early Improvement Of con-
ditions may be expected.