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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15
MONEY-LENDING RATES
pHILADELpHIA.-Can. G 7

New NOTk-NdIT IWUIIty OVVTIVU IV'"y
at $50 per cent for leading and renew
ing.
|. PHILADELPHIA.-C per cent;
time. So, as per cent Commercial pa
per- three to four months, 5u per cent;
six months, g per cent,
London-Money Is unchanged at
%, per cent Rate of discount for short
and three months bills 9-l6 per cent,
unchanged.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-03-15

change membership of the estate OF
Paul +. Perquer, was sold at auction to
Max II. Mayer for $4,000 for nonpay.
ment of the annual assessment. This Il
a reduction Of 5000 from previous sale
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
MASSEE won AT
F0SST0N MEET
Local Contestant Entitled to
Enter the Crookston
Contest. H..

Edgar A.. Massee, representing the
local schools. won first place in the
district defamation contest held at
Fosston last night. Ruth Waller Of
Fosston o second place. Judges in
the contest yer Supt. o. B.. Ander-
son of Bagley, Supt. A. I. Jedlicke Of
Mahnomen and Prof. A. II. Larson Of
the Crookston Agricultural college.
The local contestant gave the Sc
lection 'Sparticus to the Gladiators,"
and Miss Waller gave THE Sign Of
the Cross" Mr.. Massee will now be
entitled to represent. this district at
the ,Crookston Farm Crops show dec
lanration contest which will be held
in that city, on February II to deter.
mine the Red River valley champion
ship.
Joyce Peterson. Of F'oaston won first
place over William Lloyd Of Crookston
in the discussion contest held in con-
nection with the declamatory contest
last evening and she is now entitled
to represent this district at the state
discussion contest which will be held
at Manchester college in h spring.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
DANIELS RECOUNTS
RECORDS OF NAVY

Annapolis, Md. Feb. 1.-The United
States naval reserve force. now m
bracing $4,000 mel and 300 officers,
'.is larger than the regular navy when
war was dcclared and three times as
large as in the Spanish-American
war" Secretary Daniels declared to-
day in addressing the special gradua-
ton class Of 800 reserve officers at the
naval academy. s. w
This is a wonderful record for a
SERVICE authorized eighteen months
ago." the secretary continued, "and its
creation has made possible many
phases of the diversified work the
navy has been called upon to do"
Mr.. Daniels told the young officers.
who have successfully completed the
prescribed fourteen weeks course,
that when they left Annapolis today
they would find important assign
ments awaiting them and their
achievements would depend upon
themselves. a.-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
1880. -" ETITWNT"s " ~ N-"vrtg.SH H----. rNeFr .a7NNNT
East Side
GERMAN i M. !, \. ALIENS II !;
MUST REGISTER
0NFEB. 4T09
Registration for This Dis
trict at Local Post
Office.

: All..Gern1ans who receive their mail
through the East Grand Forks post
Office and who have not taken out
their second : naturalization papers
must register at the local p%ostoflcc
with Postmaster f.. a. Buckley on
February 4 toe Inclusive or be sub
ject to severe federal punishment.
All blanks and forms necessary for
THIS r eommaaity G hay snf Sassn a reasive IN
BY Mr.. Buckley. The registrant's
afidavit must Be filled in and sworn
to in triplicatc and accompanied By
four unmounted photographs OF the
registrant,> not larger than aka inches.
All four photographs must be signed
by the rcgistrant across the front OF
the picture SO as not to obscure the
face. i.t.S
Enemy aliens must now fill out
blanks when they move from oneNdis-
trict to another or change their loca
ton in the Same district. Blanks for
moving from one location to another
in the sanae district may be secured
and filed put through E. A. Buckley
of the East Grand Forks postofic<
but blanks providing for the moving
Of an enemy alien, from one district
to another, must be secured from this
department Of Justice at Washington
ID. c. -
All German aliens, according to the
postmaster, who are IA years Of age
or upwards living in this city or Sc
curing the mail on rural mail route?
out of the local %postoffice are includ'
ed in this district. :
The attorney general of the United
States has announced that all ma
tives, citizens, d%enizens Or subject
Of the German empire Of -efIthe in,
perial government. Being males of tn
age of IA years or upwards who ar
within the United States and not &C
tually naturalized as American citt
zens are, required to, register as en-
envy aliens. Severe penalties = pro
vided for failure I'd comply with, thi
registration. a
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
REVIVAL MEETINGS
MEET WITH SUCCESS

Rev. Mr.. Tyler, the automobile
eva nselist" who recently opened a
series of ssrevival meetings at the
Church Of God chapel. corne Of Cot
tonwood street and Second avenue,
will continue the meetings this week.
The meetings have met with unusual
success, a number of conversions be-
ing reported.
MI. Tyler, who is an unusually
forceful speaker, is termed the "auto-
mobile evangelist" because in his
sermons he uses ting mechanism of an
auto in comparing the needs Of hui
mainly. The meetings are open to the
general public.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
COUNCIL MEETS
NEXT WEDNESDAY

/. The next regular meeting of the city
council which was to have taken place
on Monday evening. has been post
time important reports will be SUBJ
fnitted by the committees on the ply
steal connection of the local telephone
exchanges and also on the sur-charge
levied on its consumers by the Red
River Power Co.
It is understood that the committees
desire to make their reports as CONF
plete and comprehensive az possible,
and Tor that reason it has been
deemed advisable to postpone the
council meeting.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
Real Estate Transfers

John II. Pifer and wife to Christ
Christensen. Lots 1914, Is ana 16
in block 60 Of Larimore. Considera-
ton. $1,000.
j. e. Lynch and wife and H. M.
Lynch to John A. johnson. The N.
WSl-4 of the n. w. ia of Sec. 1, and
the n. r: IA Of the n 7: IA Of 2
Northwestern National savings and
Loan Association to Gottlieb Kranz-
Ter. Lots 8 ana 4, block SO in Traill's
3rd addition to the city Of Grand
Forks.
: .reder O.. skjoiten and wife to Olof
sakjottena kqts10 outlying lots south
sidkzzS1fshteeetaaA
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Coed s6eevtce is.one Of our strong
est standssin making = bid for popu-
favor FOR our cafe. Take Sunday |
dinner at Hotel Dacotah.-Adv.
Literary Proertam-A literary pro-
gram will be given ct Aaker's BUSH
ness college this evening at 1880
Vocal ana instrumental music and
readings.
Association Has New Head. r.
Mckernon Of Crookston. recently
named successor to Richard d. Hick-
ms as secretary OF the MerCha&1ts'
association. entered on his duties yes
iterday.,
Mrs. e. W. Gilbert has moved her
dresS1nAkin6 business and hemstitch-
ing machine from sos North Fourth
street to the dressrnakinE pArlors IN
the Ontario store, whore she will be
pleased to meet her old and new GUS.
tomera.-Adv.
Goes to Wisconsin-Dr. L. p. Rob-
ertson, president Of Wesley college,
has gone to Barron, Wis. wtere he
Will give an address in the interests
Of q campaign for $750,0O0, which
Is to be Used for educational pur-
poses.
Highlander Writes-Mrs. James
Turner received a letter from her
cousin. Archie Yuill with the 163rd
regiment, Scotch Highlanders. He
says there is every indication of an
early ending Of the war.
Few licenses Isnod-rhe RECORDS
in the office Of the county Judge show
a total of nine marriage licenses is
sued In January. Last year there
was q total Of Ia licenses issued in
January and in the year preceding
that there were Is licenses during
that month.
Bazaar successful-The bazaar held
yesterday afternoon and last night in
the tpatlors OF the Zion church for
the .beneft OF the projected old PEG.
PIES home in this city netted $40
which was more than had been sex
pected when plans for the affair were
made. All during the afternoon and
evening there was a constant throne
OF people present. A committee served
luncheonlall the time.
Meets Tuesday-rhe three branches
of the Bethesda association will hold
their annual meeting next Tuesday
Afternoon in the Trinity Lutheran
church. where Mrs. I%verson, Mrs. j.
Boo ana Mrs. Stampen will be host
esses. A number of important bust,
ness matters will be discussed. and
election Of officers for the ensuing
year will also be held.
Public Reserve Tonight-The pub.
lie service reserve will have it's Office
in fhe basement Of the Northern State
tank open again this evening from
1880 to $3.50 for the enrolment O.
skilled laborers who are willing t
work for firms having var contract.
with the United States government
This will be the last evening for tn.
time being that the Office will be,open
but enrolment may be made by ap
plication to g ID. Holmes. local en-
rollment agent. s
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
Brandon Crain. Man
Is Under $4,000 Bail

Winnipeg, Man,. Feb. ALLAN j..
Faceye arrested At Moose Jaw, sask.,
was arraigned on a charge of miEap-
preparation Of funds OF the Brandon.
Grain company. Bail vas fixed at
$4,000 and the case remanded until
Monday: Facey was for some mo,tha
ecretarA-treasurereof the Brandon
Grain company, also acting in the ca
pacity,. Of manager. It is understood
that the shortages amount to 500
n00 " ~ ~. -.s =
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
Max summon Reichstag.

London, Feb. IA demand that
the German reichstag be Summoned
to discuss the strike was made by tho
vorwaerts in a leading article Frfuay.
an Exchange Telegraph company dis
patch from Copenhagen Friday says.
declares that the civil power will not
grant the Wish of the Socialists and
summon the reichstag, as the radical
elements would only be given an OPP
portunity to preach strike propagan-
la in the parliament.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
4 Martial Law Applied.

London, Feb. 2.-Seven Berlin fac
tories have been placed under mar
tial law and the strikers ordered to
resume their work by z o'clock Mon
day morning at the latest, according
to a Central News dispatch from AM
sterdam today. Their failure to re-
turn it is announced will be punish
ed ACCORDING to military discipline.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
LOCAL TEAM
WASDEFE|ATED
BY CROOKST0N
The Unanimous Decision Of
Judges for Crookston
Last Night.

The Cfookston debate team defeat,
ed the local school team by a unani-
NOUS decision OF the judges in the
debate held at Crookston last night.
The judges were, Supt. Fl. u. Blocker
Of Stephen; Supt. A. Hayes of. Hallock
and Prof. j. P. Benkstor of the Crook
ston Agricultural college.
r sYhe debate was a close one
throughout but the Crookston debat-
ters not only advanced very strong
arguments in support Of the affirma-
tive side Of the minimum wage ques-
ton but they were exceedingly strong
in supporting those arguments in the
rebuttal speeches while at the same
time they were picking flaws in the
arguments Of the local debaters.
Crookston will now represent the
northern part of this congressional
district in the race for the district
championship in order to determine
what team will represent this district
in the inter district meets. The de-
bate last evening was one Of the
scheduled ones In the state debate
league. hT +
The>winning team. was composed of
Albert Mills, Morris Mills and Mildred
Strander and wasrcoached by Mrs. C.
I. Gray who is an expert in forensic
work: The local team was composed
of Crawford Dangerfeld. James Mis-
bit and Agnes O'Conncll, coached by
Miss Margaret McCune of the high
school faculty. East Grand Forks is
now eliminated from the race for the
state championship which was won
by this school in 1916.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
EAST SIDE BRIEFS

Mrs. J.. G. Sherlock returned, last,
evening from Great Lakes where she
has. been Visiting her -kon Orville who
is training At that camp.
A. E. McGregor: Of tie McGreeor
Drug company at Detroit, MIMI was
in the city last night visiting friends
c. +. Prichett who has been recruit
ing for the past several days at
Crookston, returned here last night
only to receive orders sending him
back to Crookston and he left to re-
turn there this noon. I'll
Miss Annie Hedmon Of Mcintosh
left for her home, last nightyafter, HAY
ing spent, several days in East. Grand;
Forks visiting friends and relatives,
Mrs. Lars Hiifden1 has been. iii K for
some time with pneumonia.
The infant child Of MI. and Mrs.
Roy Maid. well>known in his city.
who has recently returned, on fur
Tough from the Great Lakes station
has left for his home at Drayton, n.
D., for a short visit before returning,
to Great Lakes to resume his training.
Frank Daley. who has been visit
ing his daughter Mrs. Frank Galligan.
at Lauler, Iowa.. for several weeks,
returned to East Grand Forks last
night. !
t4E -, :. SiftrGg,i- - -".-. Z ~
-Four, Crookston men and. one New.
FFoldenFma1 have been enlisted in thA
aviation corps through the local office.
The men are: Emil P. Kaiser, Theo.t
dore n. Rude, Victor I. Dalnes and
Willard F...EGrady. Of Crookston, and
selmer J. Evensen of New Folden.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
Riotine III Spandau.

London. Feb. 2.-serious riotfng
OH Thursday In Spandau. where i'm.
portant German war industries are
located, is reported in German news
papers. an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Amsterdam says. SOL
diers were attacked By a mob. A
policeman was dragged rom: his
horse II beaten, @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
The Way Out.

London, Feb. 2.-One Of the leaf
lets which was circulated in Berlin
and helped to cause the strike in
Germany has been obtained by the
Amsterdam correspondent Of the
Daily Express The leaflet calls the
governments expressed desire. for
peace only "a mask. and declares that
the only way to end the misery and
the wholesale massacre is to over
throw the present government and
esta blish a republic. The 'leaflet says
further:
"Only by rising en masse, only by
a general strike that shall put a stop
to all industrial activities and espc-
cially the wal industry. only by a
revolution and by wrestling from the
hands Of tyrants a democratic repub-
lie for Germany, can a halt be called
to the International butclrery and a
general peace be brought about.
"Nprkers! Let is prepare for ar
Immediate, s~tiffnecked and determin.
ed action IN masse. Thu is.the only
way to II the torments and misery
we are suffering. ~
1.-THE battle cry must be, 'Dowr
with r separate peace! Delay no. long
err. German workers, men and women
alike. butt act; and act with vigor
sparing none. Above all we must not
delay. Now is, the time to strike a
formidable blow
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Gyda Dances-on Monday evening
Norway will hold their annual mas
querade in the Il. r. hall and the
committee In charge Is making elabor.
ate preparations, to make 1t the, most
pronounced success ever recorded in
the annals OF the lodge. His High
ness Prince Carnival himself has
promised to attend.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

One Of the new bills permits Fresi-
dent Wilson to Ak prices. Let him fix
one on the head~of the man who
coughs on the back Of your neck In
the street car, and there will be no
complaint. "
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
BIG PROTEST OVER
ARREST OF DITTMAN
CONTINUED from Page IL

effort to incite the workers in mupi-
ton factories to strike. The dis.
patches declare that there was rs he
sabotage in the German munition
making industry.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Look through your change again.
General Grants picture is on the new
te n-thousand dollar bills. ai.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
Amsterdam Next.

police and military are preparing for
a general strike in Amsterdam Ion
Monday there are indications that
the movement probably will not as
sumo serious proportions.
The strike movement is said to be
backed by Socialists with Bolsheviki
tendencies and is declared to be an
outward sign of the discomfort Of the
working classes, arising out Of priva-
tons due to the war.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
1000 Quit.

London. Feb. -Four thousand
men who have been employed at the
harbor works are oY strike, the dis
patch reports. Strikers cut the rail-
way leading to one, of the factories.
At Siemenstadt, a suburb of Span
dau. tram. cars were overturned. +.
A. mob storried a bakery and com
PEELED the proprietor to distribute
bread without bread cards.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
]Anelly and Lou o'LouEhlin are work
ton board as voluntary assistants.

The; Best Sunday Dinner will be
served at Hotel Dacotah, Of course.
We serve the best every day.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

The service flag Of the, United
Mine Workers of.~America contains
1915 stars. That's one good reason
why it is necessary and proper to
conserve coal. 4
In various parts of this country.
especially in Chicago. a strong thought
is being held for an carly spring.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02
THIS IS PoRKLEss DAY.

H.- 2.AHlE,tTf -.- Hs5fat- skLAt
Dry ocEdwood Ters sale a cariosd
NELLY and Lou o'LouEhlin are work
ing IN the Office of the local reeistra-
ton board as voluntary assistants.
The, Best sunday Dinner will be
served at Hotel Dacotah, of course.
We serve the best every day.-Adv.
Speaks at Janhcstown-J. r. r.
OConnor left this noon for James
town., n. d. where tomorrow after
noon he will give a patriotic address.
4 Macabee Temple over Grand Theater;
= Er1ard's i've piece orchestra. Tickets
aoc. Pla to come. Patriotic Dane.
st. Thomas characterization Gar
nett, prominent resident Of St. Thorn
as, N. D., visited in Grand Forks to-
sday.
Notice to Electricians-stAte Board
ct Electricians will hold examinations
/ in Commercial club rooms Feb. eth.
All those wishing to take examination
kindly report at 10 o'clock. HI.
Reade, sec'y.-Ady:
Elks to Meet-Grand Forks Elks
will hold d short business meeting at
O'Clock tonight: Several important
matters are to be"taken up.
Begin Now to enjoy yourselves by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
Dacotah. We ~cater4to the tastes of
all-Adv. ~ .. .-
Will Dance ToniSht-rhe Mems
Glec club OF the state university will
give their annual ball at the gymnasi-
UNI of the university this evening, be-
tween the hours Of 1880 and II.
Daughter .ArriveA-Mr. and -Mra.
Charlton bows Of Erie. N. D., have
announced the birth of a baby daugh-
ter. The young, lady arrived. this
morning at a local hospital and ev-
eryone concerned 'isN said to be get
ting on ticely.
Night School-Excellent opportu.
mites to take up any subject you de-
I sire at Aakers' business college. En-.
. roll at once ana get IN line for d good
position. Opportunities were never
as good before.-Adv.
Will Send NOTES.-The local draf
board announced yesterday that ev'
cry registrant will be notified Of hi.
classification upon receipt Of am
from h state board. A report O.
ali physical findings also will b
mailed ito the registrar ts. 4
-T.N. "L-a-. 49, i" w
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Will send sNotice-The local draft
hoard announced yesterday that ev-
cry registrant will be notified Of his
classification upon receipt OF same
from the state board A report Of
mailed TO the <registrAnts. Il
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Notice to Electficfans-stAte Board
OF Electricians will hold examinations
in Commercial club rooms Feb. 9Th.
All those wishing to take examination
kindly report at 10 o'clock. HI.
Reade, Sec'y.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Elks to Meet-Grand Forks Elks
will hold d short business meeting at
8 O'Clock tonight. Several important
matters are to be" taken up.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Speaks at Jazhcstown-J. r. r.
OConnor left this noon for James
town, N. D.. where tomorrow after
noon he will give a patriotic address.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Begin Now to enjoy yourselves by
taking your Sunday dinner at Hotel
Dacotah. We cater to the tastes of
all.-Adv. ~ @.r .SN-9
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Night school-Excellent opportu-
mites to take up any subject you de-
sire at Aakers' business college. En-
roll at once and get in line for a good
position. Opportunities were never
as good before.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Dry Cordwood FOR sale In CARLOAD
lots. J.. Nelson Kelly.-Ady,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Will Dance Tonight-rhe Mems
Glec club Of the state university will
give their annual ball at the aymnasi-
UNI OF h university this evening, be-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Daughter !Arrive>-Mr. and MIRA.
Charlton Dows Of Erie. N. D., have
announced the birth Of a baby daugh-
ter. The young lady arrived, this
morning at a local hospital and ev-
eryone concerned is said to be get
ting on ticely.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

The infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs
r.. L.. Butler is ill with pneumonia.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Mrs. j. G. Sherlock returned, last
evening from Great Lakes where she
has been Visiting her ron Orvilie who
is training at that camp.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Dancing Saturday Eyening.-In
1 Macabec Temple over Grand rTheater;
75c. Plan to come Patriotic Dane
ing club.AAdv. @I
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Good Service iseone Of our strong
est stAnds5i In making n bid for popu-
lar favor Tor cafe. Take Sunday
dinner at Hotel DAcotah.-Adv.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

st. Thomas Vistor-Harrisons Gar
nett. prominent resident Of ST. Thoin-
as, N. d., visited in Grand Forks to-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Mrs. Lars Hidden has been. iii for
some time with pneumonia.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-02

Miss Annie Hedmon Of Mcintosh
left for her home, last nightyafter, Hay.
ing spent, several days in Fast. Grand;
visiting friends and relatives.