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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-12-05

Ira Yoder has been taking Mr., Cook |
around his rural route in tin liz |
zie which enables him to make quick
err and better time.
WILLIS TOWNSHIP.
Charles H. Muzzy and family were
in Minot shopping Saturday, Mr.. Muz-
zy is making good money working in |
the Beighle coal mine, and Chas. says
he enjoys one day of rest out of six.
H. Chambers is yet in critical con-
dition and it will be sometime yet
before he will be able to walk. as the !
ligaments in his left leg were quite !
badly injured.
Nathaniel Smith is keeping up with
the times by sending in for full
years subscription to the Minot In
dependent, one of the leading weekly
newspapers of the northwest.
E. f. Diehl and wife attended Mrs. |.
E. A. Jerden's funeral last Friday.
Charlie Wanche, young man, 25
years old. who had been working for
Mrs. T. w. Jerome for the past three |
years, died at the Jerome home Thanks |
giving morning after being i'll ten |
days with the influenza, he was buried
in the Minot cemetery Saturday, Nov. |
80 at a. m. his mother came up
from Minneapolis and took charge of
the funeral. Mr.. Wanche was young
man of ideal habits and was friend
to everyone and was we'll liked in this
community. and many of US will miss
Big Charlie, as he was frequently call
ed by him many friends and acquain-
tances.
Joe Gadbaw was calling in friends
in Sawyer Sabbath day.
Tracy NJ. Palmer blowed himself for
a s25 guitar from Chicago.
Albert Klimple is hauling hay with
two teams from the Benedict coun-
try.
Andy Louis, has So or 40 young pigs
that came the last of November, Mr..
Louis keeps each litter separate and
gives them the best of good care and
says he expects to get them thru the
winter. Mr.. Louis is sure an ideal
hog raiser and has sold many fat
hogs during the past two years, since
we have known him.
WELDING & Nelson grew tired of a
gas engine that was hard to start in !
cold weather and put up new steel
windmill over their deep well.
Fred Taylor was in Minot Wednes-
day getting supplies for sick neigh
Dor.
The Centre school is closed on &C
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sermon being preached by Rev. Mr..

EulllXson. The remains were inferred
IN the Lutheran cemetery, beside those
OF her husband, Benz. Balerud who
died in 1903.
The deceased is survived by seven
children who are: John, Ben, Bern
hart, Colmer, Anna, Hilda and Edna.
John is i'll with influenza in a local
hospital
Bernhart, one of the sons. arrived
from Morrison, Va, where he is a
member of balloon company in the
army. He reached here Friday, too
late to see his mother alive. Another
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company at Arcadia field, Calf, and
could not return for the funeral.
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ware. We also have a full Ii
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(: will defeat him. No quarter will
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!: tion in virtue Of which they still
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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
M0UTH-ORCANS
 BEING USED TO
 KILL THE SEAL
Is Found That They Are Attracted by Music and Fish Wardens Using
 This Method. :

SEATTLE, May 25.-Mouth or gans and a phonograph concert is to be used for the purpose of seal slaughter.
 Deputy State Fish Commissioners left today for Useless Bay to kill predatory hair seals in Puget Sound, which destroy food salmon They are armed with rifles and mouth or gans and photograph and records. claiming that it has been learned that the seals are attracted by musi, and then can be easily slaughtered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
BIG GUNS ARE
 TUNING UP ON
 WESTERN FRONT
German Artillery lncreas- ing on FIander Front
 Near KemmeI
ALSO FARTHER SOUTH
So Far There Have Been No Infantry Actions Save Local Scout
 ing Raids.

LONDON, May 25.-The only added indication that the Germans are pre- pairing to strike at once given in today's summary is the fact that there is an unusually active artillery fire on the Flanders front, using Kemmel as a base, south of Ypres, and general artillery action on both sides of the Lys river and as far south as Amiens. Heavy movements of infantry are reported in the rear of the German lines, but no general engagement has been opened with in fantry. fighting being confined to scouting parties. All the usual signs are inevidence which have preceded heavy offensives on the part of the Germans.
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 MAKES REPLY
 BY SENATOR

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Replying for Postmaster General Burleson to the charges made by Teo. Roosevelt in the alleged discrimination by the Postoffice Department in the treat ment of publications, and charging the Administration with unfairness against certain newspapers and maga- zines, with the President being di- rectly responsible, Senator Miles Pondexter today presented a state plent to the Senate. It was charged that the Administration made cause against Golfers Weekly and refused to do so against the Hearst publica- tions, which Roosevelt alleged was more unpatriotic than some of the publications which the Administration refused to admit to the mails.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
DEAD HEROES IN FRANCE TO
 BE H0N0RED
Will Receive the Homage of Their Comrades on Memorial Day Wher-
 ever Buried.

WITH THE AMERICANS, May 25.-American heroes who are dead and sleeping in the soil of France will receive the homage of the American Army Memorial Day. in which the French will assist, the wo men and girls providing flowers and the French Allies also honoring the dead Americans.
 Many of those who have given their lives for their country are hur- jed in graves over which bullets and shells are flying close to where they fell, but wherever they may rest comrades will bear them in mind and pay a tribute to their memory. Memorial Day is a holiday that will no longer pass without honoring many men of the present generation.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SEN FEINNERS PLOT IS LAID BARE BY
 STATEMENT MADE

LONDON, May 25.-Ger- many's untiring efforts to foment a revolution in Ire land, with the aid of the Sien Feinners, is laid bare in a statement for the off cial press bureau, reviewing a phase of the Irish' politi- cal situation since the be- ginning of the war. The abortive rebellion Of Easter Week. 1916, and the plans for a. revolt in 1917 mis- carried because of America's entry into the war, and Germany's inability to send troops to Ireland. The up- rising planned for this year after the Germans reached channel ports was nipped by the evidence secured by secret service agents in America.
 DUBLIN, May 25. The "Weastmeath Independent' says Prof. Devalera, one of the prisoners, has issued a statement, absolutely deny ing the existence of Ger man plot in Ireland.
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STEAMER MOVEMENTS
and Mail Information
TOW pouNp NORTH

Jefferson due from the South Monday with mail. Prince Rupert is due Sunday Has no mail. Alaska sailed from Seattle last night with mail Will be due Tuesday.
 SCHEDULED SAILiNGS Admiral Farraout is scheduled to sail from Seattle Thurs day.
 Humboldt is scheduled to sail from Seattle tomorrow. Northwestern is scheduled to sail from Seattle June 1st. Spokane is scheduled to sail from Seattle "Wednesday. Princess Sophia is scheduled to sail from Vancouver Wednes- day.
 soUTH8oUND sAiLiNGS City of Seattle will be due south bound tonight. Prince Rupert will be due south bound Monday night.
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AMERICAN FORCES.

PARIS, May 25.-Andre Tardieu, the French High Commissioner to the United States, on his arrival from America, told the French people that American forces in France by mid summer would be double the num- ber recently announced by Secretary Baker, as having been sent.
 By the end of the year, he asserted, the number would be three times lar ger than Baker announced. On May 18th, Baker said over 5oo,00o Am erican soldiers already had been sent to France.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
HEARINGS ON FISH RESULT
 IN AGREEMENT
American and Canadian Delegates Agree to All Points Save Some
 Minor Details.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-Mem bers of the joint American and Can adian Fishing Conference, after hold ing extended hearings on both the Atlantic and Pacific seaboards, and in Alaska, find themselves substan tially agreed upon all questions af fected Only details and the opera tion of applying them to the best advantage of all concerned remain to be settled.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
REPORT FROM BERLIN

BERLIN, May 25.--An official war bulletin says artillerying has been revived at Kennel Hill and on both sides of the Lys and Scarpe rivers and south of the Somme river. In fantry activity is limited to recon noitering engagements. Prisoners were taken as the result of five raids carried out by the Germans south west of Bucquoy and on the Disc river
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THE REASON THEREFOR.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The State Department has learned that Mexi- can diplomatic representatives at Ha- vana have been withdrawn, no ex- plantation having been received. The had heard nothing of the reported oreak He said, however, he recalled hat Cuba recently held up a ship ment of sugar which Mexico had purchased
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Announcement Made by Secretary Baker Dur ing Address on Italy
 Day Celebration. AMERICANS IN FRANCE French High Commissioner Says by End of Year
 Troops in France
 Over Million.

NEW YORK, May 25.-Secretary Baker announced in his address for the celebration of "Italy Day"-the anniversary of declaration by Italy of war with Austria-that American machine guns made in the United States and infantrymen and artillery men would soon be fighting shoulder to shoulder with the Italians on their front
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
BRITISH PRISONERS
 ARE BEING WORKED
 REAR OF HUN LINES

LONDON. May 25.-The British Cabinet is considering a general ex- change of prisoners. Information re- ceived from prisoners who escaped from German prisons since March 21st is now to the effect that tn Germans are employing British pris. oners of war immediately behind the German lines.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
WOUNDED YANKEES
 ARE BROUGHT HOME
 FOR TREATMENT

WASHINGTON, May 25-Sick and wounded soldiers numbering 116 were landed in the United States from France last weew. The War De- par~nent announces that eight were landed the week previously. All will be sent to military hospitals.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
No Warninu Given

LONDON, May 25.-The Moldavia was torpedoed without warning on a moonlight night. A good outlook was kept, but the submarine was not seen before the torpedo struck. Most of those on board were in their ham mocks when an explosion occurred amidships. The soldiers and sailors showed no signs of panic,
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
GOVERNMENT LETS
 CONTRACTS FOR TWO
 WAR MAKING PLANTS

WASHINGTON. May 25.-The War Department announces that contracts have been let by the Ordnance De- partment establishing two piric acid plants. one on the coast to cost s7. 100000. at Brunswick. Ca, and the other to cost $4.000.O00 at Little Rock, Arkansas.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Diplomatic Relations Have Been Several Between the Two Countries
 Say Report.
IS LIKELY OVER SUGAR
Mexican Ambassador Re- calls That Cuba Held Up Shipment Bought
 by Mexico.

WASHINGTON, May 25. (Asso- ciated Press) .-Mexico's sudden and unexpected suspension of dip lomatic relations with Cuba are looked upon here as an indirect move against the United States, which possibly may foreshadow the breaking of diplomatic relations with America,
 The underlying cause for the ac- ton is believed to be recent incl dent in which the Mexican minister to Argentine was held up in Havana while his baggage was searched and German papers were found.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
PREMIER GEORGE TELLS ABOUT THE
 IRISH CONSPIRACY

EDINBURGH. May 25.-Speaking at a luncheon. Premier Lloyd George said no doubt there had been a con spiracy for great uprising in Ire. land He declared that the leaders of the National Party had nothing whatever to do with it.
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Another Sub Victim

QUEENSTOWN. Ireland, May 25. from the fish guard fleet to Cork was torpedoed and sunk and e37 mem bers of the crew are believed to have been lost. The captain, chief officer, steward and two sailors landed. The vessel was struck amidships ard sank in four minutes She was of 1,400 tons.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SEATTLE IS SKIPPED.

SEATTLE, May 25.-Puget Sound evidently failed to get a favorable decision for concrete shipyard Last Thursday representatives of nine Pu- get Sound shipping points met to lay plans for getting yard in this sec tion.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
STRIKE ENDED IN WINNIPEG
 AND MEN RETURN

WINNIPEG. May 25.-A strike of civic employees in which thousands of others struck in sympathy. has been ended by the City Council an agreement approved by the strik- CTS. The latter have returned to work.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
CASUALTY LIST OF AMERICANS
 ON FIGHT FRONT

WASHINGTON. May 25. - The Army casualty lists contains 23 names as follows: Four killed in ection. four died of wounds, three died of disease. four severly wound ed, eight slightly wounded.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
GUNS ARE TUNING UP

LONDON, May 25.-The German artillery was increasingly active last night on the Flanders front and bonn barded the district west of Bethune British raiders captured two machine guns and If prisoners.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
KETCH|KAN IS
 TO LOSE PLACE
 AS F|RST.P0R7
Government Is to Establish School House and Gus toms Office on Ca.
 nadian Line. 8H

SEATTLE, May 25.-ketchi- kan will soon lose the prestige as the first port of call for steamers navigating Alaskan waters. The Government is to establish a customs house and school and postoffice at Nakat, five miles north of the Canad- ian boundary line, to accom- modate the fishing trade.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
ENTER GERMAN LINES

PARIS, May 25.-An official an nouncement says detachment of troops penetrated the German lines south of Candy sur Metz and north west of Lassigny. The enemy raid east of Campigny failed.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
MILL HAND IS
 UNDER ARREST

SEATTLE, May 25.-William Ray Horner, mill hand. has been ar rested in connection with a triple murder at Kelso last week Officers say that Horner was with the woman and two children who were found murdered in a tent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
STEAMER IS
 IN DISTRESS

A PACIFIC PORT. May 25.-The steamer Salverado from Honolulu is reported to be in distress 60 miles off this port. The vessel lost her rudder head. Tugs have gone to her assistance.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Feared That 56 Soldiers Lost Their Lives when the MOIdavia Was
 Torpedoed.
WERE WITHIN HAMMOCKS
It Was a Moonlight Night with a Good Lookout and Submarine Was
 Not Seen.

LONDON, May 25.-Fifty-six Amer ican troops on the British steamship ing to an announcement made by the British Admiralty.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
SAYS OFFERED
 LARGE SUM TO
 SWEAR FALSELY
Draft Evader Claims That Was Offered $17,OOO to Testify Against
 Mooney.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 25.-Nicho las H. Treanor, now aviating etao las H. Treanor, now awaiting sen tence on a charge of evading the draft law. asserts that $17,000 was offered him to induce him to testify falsely against Thomas Mooney.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
PUGET SOUND
 PASSED UP BY
 SHIPPING BOARD
Fails to Get One of Con- crete Shipyards to Be Built by Govern
 ment.

WASHINGTON, May 25.-It is un- derstood that the engineer experts of the Federal Shipping Board has recommended that the. Government build concrete shipyards at San Fran cisco, San Diego, Mobile, Wilmington and Jacksonville.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
AviATORS ARE
 DECORATED WITH
 CROSS BEFORE DEATH

WASHINGTON. May 25.-It is re- ported that First Lieut.. Walter Barns by and Lieut.. Kenneth Colbert died Wednesday as the result of fall in an aeroplane. They were decorated with war corsses before they died.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
DOWN ENEMY MACHINES

LONDON, May 25.-An official bull letin says the British downed three German aeroplanes and disabled two others. Three British machines are missing Eight tons of bombs were dropped on the airdomes near Tour mai
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Americans on Board

LONDON. May 25.-The British armed merchant ship Moldavia with American troops aboard was sunk, says an official bulletin. There were no casualties among the crew. It is feaerd that 56 American soldiers were comma Tt mentS
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
DIRECTED THAT
 WAR BE MADE ON
 CENTRAL POWERS

SAN JUAN, May 25.-The Govern ment of Nicaragua has directed that war be made at once on the Central Powers. Recently the Government declared war on Germany and it's Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
PASSES THE MINIMUM

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The Red Cross campaign has passed the $l00,- 000,000 minimum total mark. Tele- grams announcing additional subscrip- tions continue to flow into the Ma tional Headquarters. Officials hope that the minimum will be doubled before the drive ends.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
x N VT Kae ! .A. 2
 Men Were Asleep.

LONDON, May 25.-It is believed that the American soldiers who are missing on the Moldava were asleep on the bottom deck and were over taken by the great thrush of water after the explosion, while trying to reach the deck Some of the lad ders were destroyed. The vessel was struck below the bridge. She steam ed ahead for some time after the accident, and it was first hoped her water-tight compartments would en able her to reach port.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Discipline Splendid

LONDON, May 25.-Captain John son an American infantry officer. said the troops aboard the Moldavia were in their hunks sleeping in their uniforms when the torpedo hit the vessel The men immediately went to the boats to which they were as- signed and he says the discipline was splendid. not one trace of disorder or fear being manifested by those on board, although certain death seemed near.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Sub Enters Port

MADRID, May 25.-An official an. nouncement says a German submar- inc, U-56, entered the port of Sant- andiers at six o'clock yesterday morn ing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Washington Surprised

WASHINGTON, May 25.-No in formation has been received from London of any mishap to the Mol david.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Was Quick Work

LONDON, May 25.-Within fifteen minutes after the Moldavia was tor pedoed virtually every man aboard. save those missing. had gone over the sides into ~the lifeboats. Two men jumped and were drowned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
RED CROSS IS
 GETTING FUND
 OVER THE TOP Nations Minimum of $100,- 0OO,OO0 Has Been
 OverSubScribed
 Says Report. ALASKA'S DONAT 10 N s First Division Towns Are Working Hard to Be at Head of the List
 by Monday.

In the item yesterday credit for an additional subscription should have of the Red Cross instead of to Skag- way.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Men Who Are Missing

WASHINGTON, May 25.-The War Department announces that 53 mem bers of Company B., Fifty-Eighth United States Infantry of the Fourth Division. are missing from the Brit ish troopship Moldavia, which was torpedoed while carrying soldiers across the English Channel. It is believed 53 were killed by the ex- plosions. All of the survivors were landed in England. The majority of those aboard were from the East
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
Stock Quotations
Yesterdays Quotations

Yesterdays Quotations NEW YORK, May 25.-Alas- ka Gold closed at 11s. American Zinc at 16&. Butte & Superior at 23A. Chino at 43.
 Ray at g.
 Utah Copper at SoB.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25

MEXICO CITY, May 25.-Mexico has severed diplomatic relations. with Cuba. The respective consular of ficers have been recalled
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-05-25
RED CROSS EXHIBIT

SAN FRANCISCO. May 25. The former German raider Seeadler. now
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