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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31

ed Minot recently and they did the
best they could to go Minot two or
three better in the way of entertain
ment.
The Minot curriers' all wore their
"Why- Not-Minot ?" carnival coats
and the first sign that greeted their
eyes as they stepped into the big
Royal George hotel, was huge
"Why-No t-Minot sign.
At two o'clock Monday the curriers'
met to draw for games. An address
was given by President Halstead of
the Moose Jaw Curling club. The
Mayor of Moose Jaw, w. w. Davidson,
welcomed the guests on behalf of the
city. The response was given for
North Dakota by Rev. P. w. Erickson
of Minot. He referred to the fading
away Of the boundary line and said
that instead Of 100 years of peace,
the friendly relations that now exist
between the, two countries would last
forever
Mayor Davidson shot the first rock
and all swept it. Rev. Erickson then
shot the first rock for North Dakota
and all in turn swept it.
The Minot curriers' who participated
in the Bonspiel are: MCDANIEL, skip;
F. w. Roach, Rev. Erickson and r. J.
Piper.
Smallwood, skip; R. M. Graham,
M. r. Porter and Albert Novak.
A. A. Robinson, skip; r. f. Barron,
Harry Winters and Spero Manson.
Others from this city attending the
event were f. l.. Rowan, Fred Will
man, w. D. Campbell and Dr. Hard
away.
Eighty-three teams were entered in
the Bonspiel for the nine events.
Smallwood's team made a good rec
ord, winning two games.
President Robinson of the Minot
Curling Association worked like a
Trojan. His rink was playing at one
o'clock Wednesday morning and again
at o'clock that morning, with the
thermometer standing at As degrees
below zero. Members of his rink got
to bed at 8 o'clock, were up again at
noon and participated in the Internal
ional event yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Robinson says he is very favor
ably impressed with Moose Jaw,
which is city of $4,000 or 10000 with
fine street car system and metropol-
itan in every other way.
The Prairie Club of Moose Jaw,
Disbursements association, kept open
house for the guests where they were
entertained thruout the Bonspiel.
Commodore Fred Whitman acted as
special financial agent for the Minot
curriers', paid all bills and was general
publicity agent. -.--...........-.
Mr.. Rutherford, the Canadian sol.
der, who spent some time in Minot
returned with Mr.. Rowan
DR.. Hardaway learned thing or
two about the Canadian method of
serving eggs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31

the dissolute son of a millionaire, and
in accordance with the family plan,
marries him. 1t so happens, however,
that the young man is not as wealthy
as was at first supposed; and when
Lirelei learns this and he finds that
he has been duped, they go their sep
arate ways, Lorelei becoming queen
of the night world in which she lives
Things go from bad to worse, the
situation, as it develops, involving the
brother, who has now become black
mailer of the lowest order, member of
an underworld gang; Jarvis Harmon
steel magnate, with a reputation for
unscrupulousness; a daughter of one
of the mill workmen, who is seeking
revenge on Harmon, and Lorelei's
husband. All of these elements con-
spire to compromise Lorelei and bring
her to an awakening about the slough
of despond into which she has fallen.
With the awakening comes the de-
sire to help her young husband, who
now is also at the lowest depths of
despair.
At last Lorelei can stand it no long
er, and she leaves him. This is the
one thing needed to bring him to his
senses, and he sets himself to work
for but one thing, to win her love.
From this situation develops an end,
ing that is as thrilling as it is emf
nently satisfactory, bringing the
young couple together with a full un.
derstanding and appreciation of the
path of rectitude.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
In giving the toast "To the Immor-
tai Memory of Robert Burns," the
D.o,;Jo~& ,o;I.

In giving the toast "To the Immor-
tai Memory of Robert Burns," the
President said:
"Robert Burns, the Ayrshire bard,
so lauded and lionized for short per-
iod of his stormy and checkered ca
reer, and comparatively so neglected
during his few. later years, has at
length risen to an elevation in the af-
fections of his countrymen and the
lovers of song in general, which has
no parallel in the annals Of literature.
"Peer and peasant alike, the man
of the highest culture and the humbl
est mechanic and tiller of the soil;
have enshrined him in the heart of
hearts,. The shepherd on Australian
and New Zealand plains, the digger
in Californian and Columbian mines,
sailor on the deck and soldier in his
barrack, the colonist on the banks of
the St. Lawrence and by the shores
Of the great America lakes-in short,
wherever men of British birth or de-
scent are found, there are the admir-
ers of the Scottish poet, animated by
warmth of admiration which is en-
tirely exceptional; all the warmer
doubtless because Of the marred and
imperfect life, and because he who
has been the channel of imparting so
much happiness to the world was him
self on the whole, so unhappy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
A NIGHT WI
MinOt Scots Celebrate the Anniver-
sary of the Birth of the Great
Scottish Bard-Best Meeting
in Clubs History.

The anniversary meeting to cele-
brate the birth of Robert Burns held
by the Minot Burns club at the Pres
byterian church Friday evening was
attended by about $50 Scots and on
every hand one hears from those who
attended that this was the very best
celebration in the history of the club.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, Mr.. VIM. Hetherton,
who has long guided the destiny of
the organization. A meeting of the
Burns club without the presence Of
Mr.. Hetherton would be a mighty
tame affair He presides over the
gathering in his quiet digniied man.
ner and he contributed much to the
evenings entertainment with his ad-
dress and songs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
ground and rises from the sod.

ground and rises from the sod.
His life, tho short, the brief span
of 38 years, was successful in spread
ing the cement of brotherly love and
good will among men of many nations.
He wrote:
"Then let US pray that come it may
For come it will for a. that;
That sense and worth DER all the
earth
May bear the free and a. that;
That man to man the world Ger
Shall brothers be for a. that"
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Devol and daugh-
ter from Burlington proved to be de-
lightful entertainers with their solos.
Mrs. Devol's piano selection, Tam o.
Shanter, was most enjoyable and Mr..
Devol with his Scotch songs proved
himself second Harry Lauder.
Rev. J. N. Mackenzie gave very
entertaining reading and Mrs. Alex.
Scarlet played a number of Scottish
airs on the piano in a way that elicit
ed much applause.
Mrs. John Campbell in her reading,
"A Drink O. Soor Dook," displayed
the unmistakable Scottish burr that
made her selection delightful.
Mrs. A. Fraser with her reading,
Bairnies Cuddle Doom, showed that
the Burns club has an abundance of
excellent talent for entertaining.
John Campbell showed that there
is almost as much music in Jews
harp as in the Bagpipes with his Jews
harp solos.
Miss Martha Stewart, the talented
daughter of B. f. Stewart, the club
secretary, gave delightful recita-
ton.
Several extra numbers not on the
program were given. Mrs. VIM. Muir
ray and Mrs. A. Fraser danced the
Highland fling and DR.. Archie D. Nc.
Camel danced the peg-leg.
of scenes, short bread and other ia.
nous dishes. At a late hour the COM
pany sang Aud Lang Syne.
A postal card was received from
Mrs. Jean McNaughton Stevens, who
sent greetings in behalf of the Town.
er Burns club.
A letter from Capt. Alex. McCan.
nell, who is stationed at Honolulu; was
read as follows:
"About the time of receiving this
the clans will be gathering to cele-
brate Burns birthday We are very
sorry we cannot be with you, to gel
our share of the haggis and other
good things as well as to enjoy the so
ciety Of many good Scotch friends.
Instead Of haggis, we will have to b.
satisfied with poi the native Ha
waaian dish, which is closely related
! to the 'sowens' and is eaten with tn
fingers from a large bowl in the cen
ter of the table. It is called two O.
three finger poi, depending upon it,
consistency and the number of finger
needed to carry it from the bowl tt
the mouth. We will miss the 'Hielan
Fling but will have to be content
with Hula dance instead. admi
that l would rather see Mrs. Hether
ton and Mrs. Murray dance 'Hielan
Fling than see the best Hula dancers
of the Island. We will miss the SNOW
and cold, but possibly we can take
dip in the ocean instead. This is per-
feet summer weather. For Decem
Der the lowest temperature recorded
was 65 and the highest IS, with tn
average velocity of seven miles al
hour. That beats North Dakota O
even Bonnie Scotland.
wishing you all a Happy New Yea
and hoping that when Bobby's birth
day comes around again, this wa
may be over and that we may all b.
together to celebrate the Worl>
Peace.
"Dr. and Mrs. A. J. MCDANIEL"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
New Colored Church Organized.

Rev. M. w. Withers, pastor and mis-
sionary from Bismarck, who has
been conducting meetings the past
week, last night organized a church
among the colored people here in Mi
fist Church of Minot Seven members
formed the organization. The fol-
lowing were elected officers: E. H.
Payne, deacon; Mrs. Oney Mcdonald,
church clerk; Mrs. Della Payne, treas
urer. The following were elected
trustees: E. Sigmon, Henry Phillips,
Milford Brooks, M. Mcdonald, George
Jones.
1t will be interesting to know that a
few faithful Christians, Mr.. E. H.
Payne and his wife and Mrs. Oney
Mcdonald and others, have been for
over twelve months holding prayer
meetings at their homes on Thursday
nights and on Sunday afternoons at
3 p. m. religious services at the First
Baptist Church, Rev. D. A. Deake and
his faithful wife, and Mr.. Burdick
have been present and directed these
services. The efforts of these white
friends of the First church has been
the forerunner and has made it pos
sible to organize this work of uplift
among the negroes here. The present
plan is to start financial campaign
among the colored people and other
interested friends to give the organ
ization permanent form. Now is
the time for all to assist in changing
a long-standing unwholesome condi-
tion here.
The meetings have been held at the
home Of E. H. Payne, 317 Third street
Southwest.
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McCov Back From Eastern Trip

Paul V. Mccoy returned the first Of
the week from business trip to Chi
cago. Mr.. Mccoy states that the
business conditions thruout the east
are not just what they should be,
largely on account Of the fuel situa-
ton in the east. The merchants thru
out this section Of North Dakota are
we'll stocked up in the various lines
and will have no trouble in getting
their spring and summer stocks on
schedule time, Mr.. Mccoy states.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
"AUCTION BLOCK" A SERIES
OF THRILLING SCENES

The story of Rex Beach's greatest
picture, "The Auction Block" which
is to be shown at the Arcade Theatre
Wednesday and Thursday, is the life
history of beautiful girl who is
raised by her parents for the specific
purpose of being placed for sale to the
highest bidder in the matrimonial
market.
In due course Of time Lorelei meets
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
"Homer. Dante and Shakespeare

nave, perhaps, more CIldH OCIleT pOeCS,
left the impress of their mind on their
compatriots, but none of them has
leavened the thought and speech of
the great mass of his countrymen so
thoroughly as Burns, for he was es-
sentially zone of the people" in birth,
breeding and instincts; and though it
is not intended to assert that he
equals these intellectual giants in per-
feet development and poetical results,
he has been taken more closely to
mems bosoms than any of them, if we
except, perhaps, the Bard Of Avon,
whose admirers belong more exclu-
sively to the educated classes and to
habitual play-goers. The poor man
whom Burns vigorous assertion Of
the native nobility of mankind has
enabled to bear more courageously I'M
der the proud mans contumely and
the the insolence of office; the patriot,
of every rank, whose sentiments he
has clothed in the noblest language;
the youthful lover for whom he has
uttered, more exquisitely than him.
self was able, the sweetest and ten
derest accents of passion; the man
whose heart glows with sympathy fol-
every living thing, and who sees not
even the mouse, "wee sleekit, cow'rin
tim'rous beastie,' turned up in he,
nest, nor the mountain daisy" crush
ed with the tearing ploughshare, with
out pang and an outburst of human
feeling, recognize in Burns munifi.
cent benefactor.
"Robert Burns was born on the
25th of January, 1859, in a humble
cottage about two miles south of Ayr
not far from Alloway Kirk and the
banks of the Doom now rendered i'm
mortal by his verse. The date of his
birth he has quantity recorded thus
Our monarch's hindmost year but
one,
Was five and twenty days begun,
Twas then a blast O. Janwar'
win
Blew hansel in on Robin.
"The Janwar' win never ceased
long at time to blow on him; anc
though he manfully tried to i,
Snap his fingers puir and hearty
Before it face
it was in the long run too chill fol
him, and he succumbed under it on
the 21st of July, 1896, in the thirty
eight year of his age. Enough thai
Scotland's eyes were opened in time tt
succour and honour those who bor'
the poets name, and that now cher
ishes with an undying love the mem
DRY Of Robert Burns"
Mrs. VIM. Murray gave a yer!
pleasing reading, "The Deputation,
which was of very humorous ma
| ture
Hon. James Johnson, honorar,
member of the Burns club, gave q
short address on the relation Of tn
Scotch people to the worlds war. Mr.
Johnson praised the fighting qualitie
of the Scotch Highlanders whom tn
Germans have dubbed "the ladies from
Help and who by their valor hav
thrown fear into the hearts of tn
enemy. His address while short, wa
to the point and we'll received.
! Mrs. Frank Roach, who possesse
voice of rare charm, delighted tn
company with vocal selection.
Rev. VIM. c.. Hunter gave a yer!
complete address on 'The Prominenc
of the Humane element in the poetr,
of Burns" The Reverend is studen
of Burns works and the Independent
regrets that lack of space forbids tn
| publication of the entire address. H
said in part:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
Prof. Fish Heads Junior Red Cross

H. C. Fish, member of the faculty
of the Minot Normal school, has been
appointed Superintendent of the Jun
Tor Red Cross for northwestern North
Dakota. Other members of the state
are Rev. Jonathan Watson, Grand
Forks; Rev. Geo. Buzzelle, Bismarck,
and Miss Minnie Ashton, Fargo.
The Junior Red Cross drive will be
conducted from Feb. II to %.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-01-31
Lloyd Dale in Aviation CORDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dale received q
telegram Wednesday from their son,
Floyd, who is at Omaha, Neb., stating
that he had passed the aviation exam
nation SUCCESSFULLY.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Scheffer First
In 440-Yard
Runiin Armory
George Roscnbcrgcr Finishes
Sccond-Attardi Victor
in Bicycle Race

George Roscnbergcr, q brother of
Tim Roscnbcrgcr, former quarter mile
Aamrion, and trainer Of the 18th Reg
neut OF brooklyn, made an impressive
athletic debut by finishing second In
he aSo-yard scratch race at the rcgi,
mental games. held last night George
vas beaten to the tape by Casper
s,heaor by less than three yards.
The boys engaged in stiF duel
,h-ouchout in their bid for first hon
ors. Schcfer winning by his ability to
conserve some of his speed. which he
utilized in the final twenty-five yards.
Tho time of 1:o1 % was fast Cor the
slippery floor.
Anthony Attardi. the daredevil 1tal-
IAN rider. raced in brillian. form in
coming on from scratch to win the one
mile bicycle handicap event, Severa!
times 1t appeared as if Attardi would
be the victim Of fall, but he managed
10 control his wheel in the nick of
time In The half mile relay race, the
tcA1C U. lltc iVNii \cihiHhtiS "0A ~ 1A\S
yards from thc repre- sentatives OF the
"a Company.
The compulsory athletics. instituted
Ny Colonel Smith, the commanding off
Ger. were preceded by a military re-
view and drill, which was reviewed
by Brjgader General James Robb, COM
mander of the I'd Brigade, New York
National Guard.
The summary follows:
ons-n4e hcyale raos 9h.ndiasp M"9a s, ns py Az
st Company go yarisl,, second Frank Aement'
An Company ~ yaris), Third. Tine 80.
10o-5a.d eQuipnent race-Won by Private 5. J.
pypse-. I'll Company l'ri7ste John Anderson. CON-
paly u. second CnHoral A. J. Rehc. 6.h Cous-
900 ioo-yard dash GscfatclN-woa by Charles Gr.s
ION CnmpsAy: J. wnlas 9th Company; second
taoyar ruce scratch, hy Casper scieher'
.ccvd; l. D. Daiimer. 9TH COMPANY third
TINE o, 90.
nno-hal' mile ntercompany relay. rsce-Woa by
18th Company; .i Company. second: An Company,
-rttri Time IS. 81.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Queens Petitioners Declare
Lucas E. Decker, Jr.,
Failed to Register
Seven Sign Complaint
Judiciary Committee to Take
Action on CharRes-Ac-
cuscd Remains Silent
lS{of Co1wcsponde14ccl


ALBANY, Jan. 30.-The unseatinr of
Lucas Eugene Decker, jr., a lawyer. Of
Jamaica, l.. T., the Democratic repre-
sentative Of the Fourth Assembly Dis
trice Of Queens, on the charge that he
is a Stacker and draft dodger, was de-
msndsd to-day i'll formal complaint
filed with Thaddeus c. Sweet, Speaker
Of the Assembly.
The complaint. embodied in a letter
written and signed by seven citizens
Of Queens County, was read from the
rostrum Of the Assembly with every
member sitting rigid in his seat. When
the clerk had finished reading it all
eyes were turned toward Decker, but
Decker maintained sphinx-like atti-
,ude.
v hen Decker made no move to reply
to it, the complaint was referred TO
the judiciary committee, O. which
Charles o. Pratt, Of Washington
County, is chairman.
The charges are very grave" said
Mr.. Pratt later. "Of course we will
entertain them. but we must have un-
impeachable evidence and testimony to
support them. Personally, do not see
why the United States government was
not called to act in this matter. How
ever, it is here, and we will take action.
Seven Sign Complaint
The complaint against Decker was
signed by Frank H. Hulburt, Ernes.
c. Hunt, Edwin NJ. Gamble, James A.
Murray. John Crawford, Wilfred G.
Rudyard and Robert 3. Beaver.
In the complaint Decker's' accusers
charge that he was member of the
nacnine gun company of the Tth Reg
lment. y. G. n. y. and was trans.
ferred TO the reserves while his reg
lment was on the Mexican border.
On June 5, 1917, Decker, who was then
twenty-seven years Of age, and un-
marred, did not register in the selec-
Mve draft registration ordered by the
Federal government. And after he had
peen discharged from the reserves for
physical disability some time there
after. Decker. the complaint further
alleges. did not register.
weak after Decker was elected to
the Assembly he was married. Ten
Gays later he registered and in his
application for exemption be cited
two grounds: That he was married and
d state official.
1--WE submit" reads the complaint
that the said Lucas Z. Decker. ir
evaded the draft law, and that he
should be disqualified from holding
the Office to which he was elected on
The ground that he secured such cleo
ton by Misrepresentation and evasion
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Anderson-Acker Team
Defeated at Tennis

! Samuel L. McAlister and ". d. Cum
nneham won the doubles championship
of the 9TH Regiment Tennis Club yes
erday afternoon. defeating J. l.. An
dcrson and Fred Acker in the final
round by a score OF G., G-1. C on
The board courts Of the armory.
! McAllister was potent factor in
bringing victory to his side. He won
every one Of his services and scored a
dozen service aces. and his timely lob
Oine prevented the opposing pair from
reaching the net position. Cunning
hams hard driving sent the ball flash
passes, and this, combined with Nc
Alister's clever work at the net, was
entirely too much for Anderson and
Arknr
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Close Golf Matches
On Florida Links

PALM BEACH, Fla, Jan. 3o.-Two
dose matches marked the second round
at match play to-day in the annual
Iabcworth tourney ]. B. Elwell Apa-
wants, winner Of the qualifying round
Monday. succumbed to A. ". Cameron. |.
Huntingdon Valley, at the twentieth
hole. and in the second division, Wilmot
Smith. Oakland took Harry Z. Hoy,
Morris County an extra hole to put
him OUT.
II the championship division it was
a scc-saw match right along. and both
showed the strain when they reached
ihe nineteenth. which each played for a
tic without error With their tee shots
OH the final hole. Elwell went into q
bunker and Cameron fell in a sand
rap, both over-approached. and Cam
eron ran down his second putt. which
Elwcl missed. Walter Fairbanks. Den
yor. now the favorite. put out Douglass
Paige Belleport. easily 3 and >
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Wanderers Face Hard
Test on Monday Night

The Wanderers hockey team should
be put to it's greatest test of the season
at the st. Nicholas Rink next Monday
night, when it faces the Sons of Ireland
cam, of Montreal. Unless there is a
distinct Improvement in the team play
Of the local seven the Canadians are
liable to win decisivcly.
The Sons of Ireland are the present
holders of the famous Art Ross cup,
emblematic of the amateur champion
snip of Canada and reputed to be the
strongest combination that has come
over the border in several years.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

Draft Beard 1874. in Queens, said to
me: DO you claim cxemption?' /
said no. Another Of the board said.
Aren't you an Asscmblyman, and
aren't you marricdT I said yes.
And they so put me down"
Decker to-day introduced bill sub
iccting ell ablc bodied men between
tho ages OF eighteen and tlfty-fivc
years not regularly employed to be
drafted for work In privately owned
or state owned enterprises during the
war
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Stuyvcsant Wins Title

Tho basketball tosscrs Of Stuyvesant
High School captured the r. S. A. j..
championship by defeating Che Rich
mond Hill five in tho final game Of the
tournament last night. The score was
20 TO l3. Abe Geller cxcclled for Stuy-
v,esant and made victory possible for
his team by cngng six baskets from
afcld.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31

OF h's duty az an American citizen Of
oratt age in time Of war"
Charges Already Siftcd
hcckcr said that the charges had
already been thrashed out by tho gov
erhment. and that Malcolm w. Clo.
phan,e. a Federal appeal agent, told
MN ne had nothing TO worry cbout.
did not register on June g." said
as mecker TO The Tribune correspondent,
because / was then in tho National
Guard Reserves. never claimed ev-
omption, but one OF the officials in
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Moore Appointed Captain

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Jan. 3O.-Frcd
". Moore. graduate manager of the
Harvard Athletic Association. was ap-
polnted to-day captain in the quarter
masters reserve corps and q .ailed to
The Department Of the Northeast un-
GER HricaGicr General Robert l.. Howe
he vii continue TO hold his position
at Harvard.
New-York tribune., 1918-01-31
Fire Record

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