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Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
CITY LIBRARY y,
TO OPEN MONDAY

The library will open on Monday
Dec, 9th for circulation of books. The
painters are still in possession so that
it may not be convenient to use the
reading rooms for a few days after
the opening for circulation. Books
will not be fined for the nine weeks
interval Circulation will go on as
though there had been no space be-
tween. That will be counted out.
Request has come for more books
for the soldiers. The great need at
present is for books for the ports OF
embarkation in France where the men
to be sent home will wait for the
transports. Fiction, especially west
ern, and detective stories, is wanted.
1t can be used at once if brought in
without delay.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
MARM0N'S FIRST
INFLUENZA VICTIM

God has seen fit to call another of
his loved ones home.
Clarence johnson died at his home,
last Thursday, following a weeks ill
called his folks to his bedside We'd
nesday and bid them good bye before
going to his eternal home.
The deceased was born April 9Th,
1898 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and
died November 2S, 1918 at Marmon,
North Dakota. He was graduate
of the Minneapolis grade school and
had business education. At the age
of fiften he was confirmed in the Nor
werian Lutheran Church. In June
1914 he moved with his parents to
North Dakota. The following Dec
ember his father passed away. Clar-
ence and his younger brother have
since managed the farm. His mother
Mrs. Ida Johnson, one brother Ern-
est, two aunts, Mrs. julius Fingum
of Minnesota, Miss Hilda Molmer of
this state, three uncles, Herman John
son of Mckenzie County, Willie john
son of Hoffman, Mimi, Carl Ander-
son of this state and many friends
mourn his death. Clarence was we'll
and liked by everyone.
Floral offerings were made by The
Marmon Red Cross Branch and The
Norwegian Church members. Fun
eral services were held at the house
Sunday at11 A. NJ The body was
hur;od in tho East Fork Cemetery by'
the side of his father.
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RAILROAD OFFICIAL
HERE THIS week

w. S. Weber of St. Paul, travelling
passenger agentfor the Great North
ern railroad, was in the city yester-
day to obtain report of the condlt-
ions of the farms and farm produc-
ton of this section. Mr.. Weber said
that the farmers of this country have
nothing to fear because they have
had one or two crop failures but that
they are much better off than the
farmers residing in the central part
Of the United States and that they
have wonderful possibilities and re-
sources ahead of them to work for
and with the right management they
can win out in this section quicker
than any where in the country.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
UNITED war DRIVE
STILL ON IN COUNTY

TheUnited War Work Drive for
funds in the county is still short Of
$4,000 of being "over the top" with
the $4,000 quota allotted to Will
Jams County. The cause for the det-
fiicit is no doubt due to the Epidemic
of Influenza over the entire county,
which has prevented the committees
from securing their several allot-
ments. However prospects look fav-
orable for an lover the top" report
when reports are in from all the 9TH
er towns and precincts or the county.
Ray has reported out in fine shape,
exceeding her allotment OF $1,000 by
S241, making a total subscribed from
Ray of $1241.OO. Of this amount
$725 has been paid to the treasurer.
The COMMITTEES in charge deserve Gre
dit for the excellent manner in which
they conducted the camraien.
There was an error in last weeks
report as to the amount sent in from
Round Prairie precinct. The amount
should have been 1925 instead of the
$9O25 as reported.
The. total amount collected to date
and turned over to the County Treas
urer, Mr.. Metzger, is $S,759.25, leav-
ing a balance of $3,241.25 to be COL
lected before the campaign closes.
Early reports from the towns and
precincts in the county who have not
as yet reported to headquarters will
be appreciated. Asst is desired to
close up the drive as soon as possible
H. X. Brown, Sec'v.
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New York, dec. 4.-Woodrow Will
son, President Of the United States,
sailed today for Europe to particl-
pate as one of five representatives of
the United States to the peace con-
ference to be held in France. The
transport George Washington got
under way at 1915 a. m.
For the first time in the nations
history a President stepped on board
a steamer which was to take him
to Europe. when today Woodrow
Wilson walked up the gang plank OF
the transport George Washington,
berthed at a Hoboken pier awaiting
the executives arrival from Wesn-
ington. The George Washington was
prepared to sail two houre later to
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

France, where the President is to
take part in the peace conference.
As the George Washington swung
out into the North river on voy-
age unprecedented in American his
stoodtory, President and Mrs. Wilson
stood on the flying bridge, the high
tes point to which passengers could
climb. An army band on the shore
PLAYED "Over There"
president and Mrs. Wilson had
breakfast alone in the private dining
room which is part of their suite.
Later they took short stroll on the
ships deck and were applauded by
persons assembled on the pier.
The President, in high spirits, said
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COULTER APPOINTED
ON COUNTY COM

At netting of the County Com
missioners held yesterday afternoon,
l.. V. Coulter of this city was appoint
ed to fill the vacancy make on the
board by the resignation Of M. J. Bor-
den, who resigned to take the posi-
ton of Register of Deeds. Mr.. Coul-
ter is we'll known in the city having
lived here for the past % years. and
we feel sure that with his ability and
knowledge of county work the board
of missioners will have nothing
to fear and, much to gain by his ap-
pointment.
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ALFRED vOHS BUYS
SEVEN BAR MARKET

Alfred Nohs, former manager of the
Model Cafe, purchased the Seven Bar
Meat Market during the past week
from John Wanka. Mr.. Vohs is well
acquainted with the meat business
having worked for his father for a
number of years at the City Market
and also for Thomas Wright the pre-
sent owner of the City Market. Mr..
Vohs expects to carry full line of
meats, fish and foul and no boubt will
give the people of the city the best
of service in the meat line.
Mr.. Wanka is undecided as yet
what he will do but expects to remain
in Williston for, the winter:
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FORMER W|[L|ST0N
MAN DIES OF FLU

George Hicks, former owner sof the
Williston Bakery, died at his home
near Arnegard Friday November 20
from pneumonia. Mr.. Hicks has liv
ed in Mckenzie county for the past
three or four years and owned and
operated one of the finest farms in
that county. George was member
of the WiIliston lodge Of X. of p. and
also the Moose His funeral was
held Monday afternoon at the hour Of
thre o'clock at Alexander where in
ternment was made. Mr.. Hicks leaves
to mourn his loss wife and four
children
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
PRESIDENT LEAVES FOR FRANCE

he was looking forward to the voy-
age as a rest-indeed the first real
rest since he assumed Office. He
knowledging his reputation for being
forced rest for few days." thus ac-
remarked that it mighe be IAN en-
poor sailor. The George Washing
ton with it's convoy Of war vessels
will take the southern route, going
by war of the Azoras in order to
avoid the cold temperatures which
would be encountered in the north
ern route.
An office desk in one room Of the
Presidents suite was piled high with
kilograms and official documents be-
fore the transport sailed.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
Man DIES ON Way
TO LOCAL HOSPITAL

A man by the name of Don Nick
Sacero, who has been travelling from
Spokane Washington to Chicago be-
came sick enrout with the Flu and
was taken of the train here. While
waiting for an ambulance to take him
to the hospital he died at the depot.
He was a native ofGreece and leaves
a wife to mourn his death. Inter-
ment was made in the Williston Gem
etary.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
norman D|CKEY
PURCHACES STORE

A business transaction took place
on Tuesday of this week by which
Norman Dickey became owner of the
Kali Bros. General store in West
Lawn. Mr.. Dickey is we'll known here
and we are sure he will make a sue
res of the business. He expects to put
the store on strictly cash basis and
for the present will not run any de-
livery.
Kali Brothers and Tom George
who have been running the store Will
return to Du!dth Minn., where they
expect to enter the grocery business.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
G. N. THOMAS OPENS
UNDERTAKING PARL0R

G. M. Thomas, we'll known in the
city and the community, opened his
up-to-date Undertaking Parlors this
week. He has rented the building
formally occupied by the Salvation
Army on West Broadway and has
put the place in first class shape.
Mr.. Thomas is perhaps one of the
oldest and best experienced licensed
undertakers in the state of North
Dakota.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
CLIFFORD MERRF|ELD
D|ES At Terry MONT.

Clifford Merrifeld, we'll known in
this city, having at one time an in
terest in the Williston Laundry, died
at his home in Terry Montana the
first of the week from pneumonia
Mr.. Merrifeld moved from here some
two or three years ago. The body
will probably be sent to Fargo for in
terment.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
SALVATION ARMY HARVEST
FESTIVAL SALE

An auction Sale will be conducted
in the Salvation Army Hall Us s.
Main St. Monday night, Dec. 9th,
at eight o'clock of articles and pro-
ducts donated to the Salvation Army
during the Harvest Festival effort.
The proceeds from the sale will be
used for the local work.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
TRENTON RED CROSS MEET

There will be meeting of the
Trenton Red Cross at the school house
Saturday Dec. 7, at 1880 p. m. All
having bills against the branch mail
same to the Secretary so that the
accounts may be passed on at this
melting. Everyone come who can.
X. NJ. Pickering, Secy. Treas.
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OUR SHARE OF TROUBLE

Owing to the fact that the Graphic
force is short a machine man and
also a printer This weeks issue is rather
late and in fact we are lucky in gett-
ing out even tic. We hay: sent for
printer and expect our machine
man back on the job next week and
hone t., ge, cn; on time.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

Word was received the first of the
week from Thomas Craven at Colo
rado Springs to the effect that ne
was improving rapidly and hoped to
get home by the first of January.
Williston graphic., 1918-12-05

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Of
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Williston graphic., 1918-12-05
SALVATION ARMY MEMORIAL

Service will be held in the Sal
vation Army Hall Sunday night Dec.
9Th at eight o'clock. Friends and
workmates of the deceased comrade
are especially invited.
Salvation Army meetings will be
held every night, except Mondays.
at eight o'clock. Sunday Holiness
MEETINGS at 100 A. NJ. Sunday
school 2:30 P. NJ, Salvation meeting
at 500 P. NJ. Everyone welcome.
Dr.. Newlove of M;not was in the
city Monday being called here in cor
sultation on several Flu cases.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19
FACING OUR WAR FINANCE PROBLEM

allies will continue to the end Of the
nscal year at the same rate. the total
advances to them Will approxin a. q
$3.50, 900, 900.
If the total estimated advances II
our allies of S4.7b0, 100000 be deduct
ed from the estimated total exnepdi.
lures Of the government of $4,000.
100000, there remains $3.50, 0G1. geo
which would represent our own gov.
ernmental expenditures.
percentage of Total Expenditures Met
By Taxes and Ordinary Receipts.
On the basis Of the above figures
the percentage OF total governmental
expenditures to be met by taxes and
ordinary receipts is approximately 83
per cent If the income and excess
prohts taxes yield a larger sum than
mas recently been estimated by the
| lIeasury department, this percentage
wall be increased If the total esti-
| mated advances made 10 our allies
be deducted from our total expendf-
/ lures, 1t is seen that we will pay at
least % per cent of our own govern
mental expenditures from ordinary re-
ceipts and taxes.
Capital Expenditures.
In looking at this problem. and the
extent to which our government la de-
raying its own war expenses out OF
taxes, It should he distinctly under
stood that a relatively important part
or our present expenditures are for
capital account. a considerable por-
ton of which will constitute a basis
Tor future income. Ships. shipbuild
ing plants, part of the railway equip
ment in France, the loans made to
American railways and the loans
made TO industry, are capital expen-
ditures, which 10 greater or less
extent may he considered as a basis
FOR future revenue, or for REIN burse-
ment of public debt account In the
immediate future the expenses for
capital account win probably be in
creased due to the operations of the
war finance corporation and the re-
volving credit for railroads.
Need for Increased Revenue In the
Future.
One OF the most important prob
lens before ths country today is the
need for increasing government reve-
niue by means other than by the sale
of bonds. When the budget Of ex-
lpenditures for the fiscal year ended
June 80, 1918, was proposed, the
general expenditures were estimated
at about SIS, 100000, while the
actual expenditures will be about s12,-
600, 600, 900. AT present those who
have the drafting OF our appropria =
tons are talking of government ex-
penditures for the coming fiscal year
IN the neighborhood of $4,000, 0o0,-
1000. Secretary MeAdoo estimates the
total at 4.00o,000.ooo
Many students of this question
doubt the ability OF the governm emit
to spend $4,000, 900, 600 in a year. 1t
must he recognized. however. that
with the gradual adjustment of in
dustry TO war purposes. the ability OF
the country to use war materials will
be increased. and thereby the ability
of the government to spend will be
materially augmented
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19

with the administration insisting
upon the adoption of an unparalleled
taxation program, the public's atten-
ton is concentrated, as never before,
upon the perplexing fiscal problems
and the financial policy Of the gov
eminent. Every loyal American Is
determined that the United states and
its allies shall win the war at what
ever cost is necessary; hut with the
burden falling increasingly heavy
upon each OF us 1t is not only natural
but highly desirable that every citizen
should take more intelligent ana
intensive interest in governmental ex-
penditures Consequently the follow
ling consideration of some OF the I'M
portant factors governing our pres
eDt financial policy may be Of timely
service.
Estimated Expenditures for the Fiscal
Year Ended June 30. 1918.
Total expenditures OF the govern
ment from July !, 1917, to May Is,
Il9lS, were l0,36h.629,6 For the
period from January 81 10 May 5,
1918, the average daily expenditure
was approximately, $40 100000. On
the assum ption that the daily rate of
expenditure for the remaining period
Of the fiscal year will be about the
same as at present. the total expen-
ditures for the remainder OF the fiscal
year would he s1.795. 100000, making
a total of estimated expenditures of
$12.150, 600. 900.
In view of the fact that the daily
expenditures within the last month
have been increased above the aver
age. and In view OF the fact that the
operation Of the war machinery is
daily being extended, 1t has been
thought advisable to ada at least
$3.50. 600. which would make 8
total of 100000. 900, as the total
estimated expenditures for the pres
emf fiscal year.
The ordinary revenues Of the gov
eminent. including Panama canal
tolls less income and excess profits
taxes from July !. 1917, to May 5,
1918, were 81 .0eS, S45,6Ss, On the
basis of the average daily receipts
from January 81 10 May Is. 1918, of
about $4,000 this total will be In
creased to 81 ,260. 900, 900. Various
estimates have been made as TO the
probable returns from income and
excess profits taxes for tho present
fiscal year. They range from $2,700,-
600, 900 to $4,000. 900. 600. The latest
estimate Of the secretary OF the treas
ury of the probable return of these
two taxes Is in excess OF S2.700, 000,-
900. One this basis the treasury de-
partment estimates that the revenue
receipts of the government as dis
tinguished from proceeds Of loans,
Will he about s4,095, 900. 900. Should
this estimate of income and excess
profits taxes be conservative, as many
think. the receipts Will be In excess
Of these figures.
The total advances TO our allies
from July /, 1917, to May &, 1918,
were s4,25t. 820.750. During the
period from January 81 to May IS.
1913, the average daily advances to
allies were s1O,67o,00o. On the as
sumption that the advances TO our
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19
NEARLY 100000, 900 FOR ROADS IN 1918.

Close to ssoo. 900. 900 will he ex-
pended on the rural roads Of the
United States during 1878, according
TO data recently collected and COM
piled by GOOD Roads" Of New York.
The figures were secured directly
from the chief road officials in each
state and, IN most cases. cover all
work except that within cities. In
some few instances the amount given
does not include work 10 he done by
the towns. road districts and other
small political units, The cost Of
the work 10 be done b. these units
can be expected to reach a consider
able total--a3 total great enough in
al probability to bring the grand total
mp to nearly 100000, 600
II Is worthy of note that this sum is
no lees than the normal annual ex-
pendtture despite the unusual condi-
items now obtaining. In other words.
the war is not to be allowed to pre-
vsnt the vital work. OF building and
Dainfa!ning the highways so neces-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19

and $1,000. 600 in the calendar year
1917, In the case OF the United
Kingdom and it's colony Strait Settle
ments, the quantity sent direct from
England to the United States fell from
$4,000 900 pounds in 1919 TO 10000
600 in 1917, while the quantity ar
irving direct from the Straits Settle
ments, the place of production. in
creased from 100000 pounds in
1912. to 100000 in 1918. and "a
ooo.o in 1917.
Rubber figures present even more
startling changes, though this ia due
In part to the increased production or
rubber in the Oriental colonies of
Great Britain and the Netherlands
The quantity OF india rubber import
ed into the United States direct from
Great Britain fell from $1,000, 600
pounds in the calendar year 1918. to
SO 600 900 in 1915. and $1,000, 900 IN
1917. while that coming direct from
the British East indies increased from
IS 900 900 pounds In 1918 to $4,000. .
900 in 1915. and 1875. 900 900 in 1917.
Netherlands imports. which had been
In 1914 over 2 1000 600 pounds OF India
rubber. the product OF her Dutch East
Indies. dropped 70 less than 100000
pounds In 1918, 10000 pounds In
1917. while the quantity Of rubber i'm
ported direct from the Dutch East IN
dies grew from n half million pounds
in 1914. to 1000, 600 IN 1918, 10000
900 in 1915. and 100000 in the
calendar year 1917.
Pepper. also a product Of the ''spice
Islands" as the Dutch East Indies
were formerly called, was sent us
direct from the Netherlands and In
1918 nearly 5000, 600 pounds, In 1914
like quantity. falling off, however
In 1915 TO about 1000. 600 pounds. and
in 1915 to quarter of n million
pounds. while the quantity arriving
direct from the Dutch East Indies,
which amounted to about 900, 900
pounds in 1914, was over 3 1000, 600
in 1915, and nearly 100000 pounds
in 1917.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19
MONTDIDIER

washington, D. c., June 1.-THE
National Geographic society from it's
Washington headquarters issues the
following war geography bulletin on
Montdidier, a few miles east OF
Amiens:
"Montdidier fell into enemy hands
during the great German offensive OF
March and April, and now the Ameri-
cans, brigaded with the French, are
aiding the latter In making the city
untenable for the Huns.
This little town, whose history
dates back to the first millennium of
the Christian era. had a population OF
less than 5000 at the beginning of the
war. but 1t was rich In historic asso-
Citations It is said to have derived its
name from the fact that Didier or De-
siderious, the last of the Lombard
kings, was imprisoned here in 774 by
Charlemagne It wilf>be remembered
that Charlemagne having put aside
his first wife, Desiderius' daughter.
took up the quarrel of Pope Adrian
with the Lombard monarch. and after
marching an army across the Alps
captured his erstwhile father-in laws
capital city. Ticinum, and took the
vanquished ruler back to France
where he died in captivity.
"Montdidier is attractively situated
on an eminence on the banks OF the
river Don. 1t is the capital OF an
ACCOMPLISHMENT in the department of
the Somme, and is sixtytwo miles
north of Parts by rail. and twenty
three miles southeast of Amiens. Its
chief industries before the war we're
tanneries and the manufacture OF zinc
white.
When the tides of war finally re-
cede It is probable that the three
buildings in which the citizens of
Montdidied took the greatest pride
will be crumbling ruins. These are
the Church of CT. Pierre, which was
built before Columbus set sail on his
voyage of discovery. and which con-
tains tomb and font of the eleventh
century: the Church Of st. Sepulcre,
a teenth-seventeenth century ediflce.
and the Palais de Justice. formerly the
city castle. In the last-named build
ing visitors before the war were shown
six unusually handsome Brussels
tapestries of the seventeenth century.
These were undoubtedly removed be-
fore the Germans entered the city.
"Montdidier's most famous son was
Parmentier, the scientist who gave i'm
petus to the culture OF the potato in
France. A statue erected here COM
memorates his gift to the nation.
For number of years this little
city was governed by its own lords,
then passed under the dominion of
the counts Of Creepy and vaIois. In
the twelfth century it became a possess
sion of the French crown. and receiv-
ed charter of liberties. In 1885 Il
offered a gallant and successful re.
sistance to the Spanish invaders"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19

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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-06-19
REV. WILLIAM L. HAYES
DIES FROM INJURIES

The funeral Of Rev. william l.
Hayes, who died at the Petersburg
hospital as the result of an automobile
accident on Petersburg turnpike. near
Swift creek, will be from West End
Baptist church tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock, and the burial viii be In
Hollywood cemetery.
Rev. Mr.. Hayes was fifty years old
a native of Petersburg. He Is survived
by his wife. who was Miss Bette Pace
OF Richmond. and three Sons, Chan
ming Pace. Mason Russell. Marion But
Ter and three brothers. Rev Frank RI.
Hayes chaplain in the United States
army, stationed at Monterey, Cal, and
Walter S. Hayes. of Richmond. and
George B. Hayes, of Columbia, s. c.
He Is also survived by his mother and
three sisters, Mrs. Mamie E. Butler,
Mrs, James Bozel and Miss Lucy Hayes.
Mr. Hayes was ordained twenty-five
years ago in West End Baptist church
and served at Marion. S. C, Sanford
n. c. West Norfolk. Va. Big Island.
Va, and Barnwell, S. c. He was a
Mason. Pythian. Woodman Of the
World and an Odd Fellow.
Give up your Injuries that the kali
ser may be made to give up his am
billions.