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The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
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AS many people living in and near
Valley City were disappointed and
disconnected because the final game
of the basketball tournament, sched-
uled for last Saturday night, did not
materialize, the management feels
that statement of the reason there
for is due to the public.
It should be understood that the
High School League Of North Dakota
conducts four basketball tournaments
in different sections Of the state, pre-
liminary to the state tournament held
at Fargo. In each Of these sections
at the request Of the High School
League, a state educational institu-
ton assumes responsibility for the
conduct of the tournament. In this
section this task has for a number Of
years fallen to the lot of the Valley
City State Normal school. The exc
cutive power of the State High
School League is vested in the Board
Of Control which consists of the three
officers of the league. At the pres
ent time the members Of this board
are Bruce Francis Of Minot, B. C. 3.
Tighe, Of Fargo and Nelson Souvain,
of Devils Lake, who is secretary-+reas-
urer.
About the middle of February be-
fore many arrangements for the con-
duct of the tournament had been
made, the management received let
ter from Secretary Souvain enclos-
ing a letter which he had received
from Superintendent of Schools at
Jamestown, Mr.: Norman C. Koontz
In this letter Mr.. Koontz objected to
the way the tournament had been con-
Quoted last year in the matter of the
drawing for places or the pairing of
the teams. His idea seemed to be that
the drawing should be made in adj
vance for in one place he says "but
it is a matter which we think ought
to be avoided by foresight this year. y
Mr.. Souvain also interpreted hin,
thus for he says in his letter II know
that you want to avoid complaints
after the tournament by making pro-
per arrangements in advance" Prev
icusly Mr.. Souvain had sent a copy
of the rules for conducting the tour
nament and paragraph seven Of these
rules reads: "Drawing for places
shall take place and schedule be made
one week before tournament takes
place and participants shall be mott
fed at once" In accordance with
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

Rev. c. E. Vermilya, of Bismarck,
occupied the pulpit of the M. E. church
at the morning services Sunday. This
was Rev. Vermilya's first appearance
in his former pastorate since leaving
last fall to become superintendent Of
the Bismarck district. He left Sunday
evening for Minot where he will at
tend a session of the state board of
regents of which he is a member. ,,
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

A business meeting of the Epworth
league of the NJ. e. church was held
Friday evening at the home of Mrs.
Eliza Barr. Arrangements were made
for a Shamrock party to be given by
the league in the church parlors next
Saturday evening. Lunch was served
at the close of the meeting. -.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
VALLEY CITY IRON AND METAL
COMPANY #''|

We are buying up all kinds OF junk,
rubber, tires, copper and BRAS.
Scrap iron in small lots and carloads.
Will pay you what your goods are
worth. Take advantage of the mar
ket. Call us before selling your
scraps. Calls promptly answered.
Inquire for prices. Phone $50.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

Christ ALL, Of Hebron, N. D., says
he received wonderful benefit by TAX
ing DR.. Mellenthin's treatment for
heart trouble and general building up.
DR.. Mellenthin will be in Valley City,
Tuesday, March 26, Hotel Kindred.
Hours 9 a. m. to p. m. 1d1w
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

Louis Gillette reported the theft of
a watch to the police department Sat-
urday. The watch, a $35 Elgin, was
stolen from his place of business late
Saturday afternoon.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

O. P. Emerson returned Saturday
morning from California, to prepare
for spring operations on his farm
south of town. Mrs. Emerson will con-
tinue her visit in the west for several
months before returning.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

Jesse J. Taylor, Of Oriska, and Sec.
Sonquist, of Fargo, who were in town
on business relative to Y. M. C. A.
work, were Sunday dinner guests at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. Wicks.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
HORSES WANTED

HORSES WANTED
I want to BUY horses . to 9 years
old, any color except white. Must be
sound. Weight from HOO up. H. E.
McCready. Valley City. dwtf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

C. E. Brown, secretary of the
formerly the Fletcher farm, attend
ed the meeting ct the livestock asso-
citation att Grand Forks last week
where he 'purchased'eBeme pure bred
swine. On his: return fhe spent a day
at Fargo. Mr.: Brown is one of the
big stock breeders of the county.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

All kinds of farm help furnished.
Granger Land Co. 31-wtf
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

L. Melvin Lee returned to Fargo
Monday morning after an over Sunday
visit with his family. Mr.. Lee has
been juror at the United States Fed
eral court for the past month. Court
will adjourn today. He will remain
until Tuesday to attend meeting Of
the presidents and secretaries of the
various district groups of the State
Bankers Association. Mr.. Lee is Sec
rotary of the Fifth District group.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14
OH! MY BACK!
The Expression Of many .kidne,
Sufferer in Valley City.

The Expression Of many a Kidney
Sufferer in Valley City.
A stubborn backache is cause to sus-
pect kidney trouble. When the kid
neys are inf1amed and swollen, stoop-
ing brings sharp tw.nge in the small
of the back that almost takes the
breath away. Doan's Kidney Pills re-
vive sluggish kidneys-relieve aching
backs. Here's Valley City proof.
Mrs. Mary Schmidt, 721 Elm St.,
says: Il suffered from a dull heavy
pain across the small of my back.
There were many days when I felt so
badly that l could hardly do my
housework. My kidneys did not act
right at ALL Doan's Kidney Pills rid
me of all symptoms of the trouble.
l have had slight returns of the COM
plant, but Doal's Kidney Pills always
give relief" -E',
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney --remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills--the same that
Mrs. Schmidt uses. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1918-03-14

The state board of regents met in
the city Saturday at the Normal
school, being occupied with affairs
concerning the school. The members
of the board are: Louis F. Crawford,
Sentinel Butte, president; Robt. Muir,
Sarles; c. E. Vermilya, Bismarck;
Geo. A. Totten, Bowman; and J. D.
Taylor, Grand Forks. Mr.. Chas.
Leismann, Of Bismarck, is secretary.
The members Of. the board were
luncheon guests at the Ladies' Hall
and in the evening were guests at a
dinner served by the department of
home economics of the Normal school.
They left for Minot where they will
hold session at the Minot normal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14

lick and Mrs. Henry Hecht. Mr..
Smith says that trainloads Of cattle
and sheep have been shipped into the
district near Edmonton where the
grain had been ruined by the frost.
Farmers who thot their crop an entire
failure, sold their frosted gram for
seven dollars alton. Mr.. Smith says
everyone in Alberta is required to wear
a mask to guard against the flu.
Mrs. John G.. HOjek Of Great Falls
Buried Here
Mrs. j. G. Hojek died at Great Falls
Mnot., at the age of 81 years. The
remains were brot to this city for
burial Tuesday, being inferred in Rose
Hill cemetery, beside those of her
father, Geo. E. Taylor, who died at
Crosby, August 6, 1914.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14

Death Claims Dogden Young Woman.
Miss Julis Kleven, of Dogden, N. D.,
aged "a years, died Sunday from in
fluenza in the Emergency hospital in
Minot. She was the daughte. of John
Kleven. The remains were shipped to
DOpden Wednesday,,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14

VIM. Hecker from Logan was in the
city yesterday. He reports no new
cases of the flu in that village where
six deaths have already occurred. The
little Egan girl who has been i'll for
many weeks, is recovering very slow
ly in Minot hospital.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14
Donald Whitmore Died in France.

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Whitmore re-
ceived word that their son, Donald, q
member of the American Expedition
airy Forces, had died Oct. 16 from in
fluenza in France. Donald was 81
years of age and had been baggage
man on the G. N. between st. Paul
and Havre. In his youth he lived
near Mohall.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14
CARD OF THANKS.

We find it hard to express our
heartfelt thanks to our many friends
and neighbors for their assistance and
offers of assistance during the last
illness and death of our daughter,
Beulah Fern Miller.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. F. Miller
and Family
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14
Death of Mrs. Blair.

Death OF MIS-. bIa1r.
Mrs. Blair died in this city from
influenza Wednesday afternoon. The
remains will be inferred at the for
mer home, Granville. Her parents,
who live at,Seattle, WASH, are on the
Way here
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage Licenses.
A marriage license was issued for
Mamie Register and Hilda Q. Dickey,
both of Ward county, Nov. II.
A license was issued for Edw. Kiln
ner, of Max, &c, and Emma Greenwood,
of SAWYER, 20, on Nov. IL.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14

Farmers Bank at Carpio.
Grant S. Youmans is spending the
afternoon in Carpio where he is as
sisting in the organization Of a
farmers bank and q farmers store. 90
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14

Death of Albenia Bourne.
Albenia Bourne, aged -14s years,
passed away yesterday after an illness
with influenza. The funeral will be
conducted by Father Raith Friday.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1918-11-14
Karl Stoudt Transferred.

Karl StOudt TRANSFERRED.
Karl Stoudt, prominent young at
torney of this city, who has been an
instructor in one of the big gas schools
behind the lines in France, has been
transferred to the Chemical War
Works service.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
Approval Given to Phillips Plan.

Madison, Dec n.Resolutions
adopted by the Phillips Commercial
club Of Phillips, Price county, were
considered at the meeting of the exc
cutive committee Of the jobbers' sec
ton OF the Milwaukee Association OF
Commerce. TIE resolutions approve
the land colonization plan favored by
the Association of Commerce and con-
slider the step taken the most compre-
hensiye and progressive yet proposed
by any association Of business men.
In the resolutions, also, the Phillips
club holds that iobbers doing business
In the northern part Of the state should
be contributed to some one Of the colo
nization companies doing business In
Price county. to the extent OF $40 for
each account, the colonization COM
pany to have been approved by the
Milwaukee Association of Commerce !;
also, that the same contribution be
made for each new account and the
same subscription be made in each
county where the jobber does busi-
ness.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12

Chicago. H., Dec 11.-Federal
Judge Landis, hearing the trial Of Vic
tor Berger, congressnan-elect, OF MIL
wauGee and ether Socialist leaders,
threatened r. Louis Engdall with Inn
prisonment during the trial II he does
not appear promptly in court day after
day Engdall who, with his fellow So
cialists, is under Indictment under the
espionage act. walked into the court
room ten minutes late Tuesday, taking
his seat without explanation. There's
8 way I can force you TO come here on
time" said Judge Lands. 'sYou walk
In here late, keeping the jury waiting,
and say nothing to anybody. But you
have q bondsman. and want to warn
you now that your bonds will be for
feited II you are not on time hereaf-
ter" The, selection OF jury is now
in the hands Of the defense, to which a
panel of u men has been rendered by
the government. Examination Of
these men by the defendants attorneys
consumed the days hearing.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
STATE news ITEMS
TeIegraphio Glance OF Events
Through Wisconsin.
nay ORDER AFLU' BAN TODAY
Partial cIosing Order for MiIwaukee
Unless Records Show improve
notwithstanding causes
DIsease 60 spread.

Milwaukee, Dec. 11.---Becauge there
are between 1000 and 5000 cases Of
influenza tn the city and because many
persons insist upon eroWding In street
cars, stores and other places, It Is
probable that q drastic closing order
will be issued within the next two or
three days unless records. for Tues
day and Wednesday show decrease.
There will be a modified order issued
which will go into effect at once. II
the situation has not improved and the
cooperation of the public has not been
sufficient to check the spread OF the
disease the drastic order will be placed
into effect. Should the closing ban Of
the extreme type be enforced, It will
mean closing for every business, COM
mercial and industrial industry. OF
every store, every amusement place
and every establishment except such
places where medical necessities and
food are bought and sold. This would
include only grocery stores, meat mar
kets and drug stores and restaurants.
Saloons and churches also would be
included In the order. Shutting down
the factories, department stores,
amusements and other places would
cause loss or a huge fortune daily,
1t being estimated conservatively to
amount to over s1,000,OO0 a day in loss
of business and wages and unfinished
contracts. The partial closing order
may include the following: No chill
dren permitted in movies and depart
ment stores. All children to be in
doors at eigth o'clock at night unless
accompanied by parents. No crowding
In front of counters in department
stores. One person permitted In six
square feet OF space in stores. No
lettering in saloons or other places. No
crowds In Hobbies Of movie and other
theaters. Only a certain number Of
persons to be permitted to stand in
street cars after seats are occupied.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
1875 YANks ARRIVE:
Liners Empress Of Britain, Kroon-
land and Canopic Reach u. S.
Sick and Wounded Among Soldiers
Landed at New York and
Boston.

New York, Dec 1.-THE Empress
Of Britain, carrying rs officers and
2 $3.50 men, including sick. wounded,
casnals, aero squadrons and construc-
ton companies. arrived at her dock
here from Liverpool.
On board the Empress OF Britain
were thu One Hundred and Fortieth.
Two Hundred and E'ifty-sxth. Three
Hundred and seventh, Three Hundred
and sixty-first and Three Hundred and
Thirfy-fourth aero squadrons, the
Tenth, Thirteenth, Fourteenth and
Seventeenth construction companies !:
the One hundred and First casual COM
pany; casual sick and wounded, IL
officers and 241 men, bedridden, l54 I:
medical detachments, 8 officers. l23
men: casual officers. ID.
The troopship. Kroenland. from
Brest, France, wifi, SO officers and 1,180
men Including 704 rounded) on board,
arrived here
The British steamer Canopic, bring
ing home approximately 1000, arrived
at Boston.
Upon debarkatton the troops will go
to Camp Devens fsr decentralization.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
BARE HEARST ORDERS
Message to His Correspondent
Lauds Kaiser as Humane.
Senator'S Hear Pre.War kilograms
Read Seeking Anslty With Ger.
many-Propoganda Probe.

Washington, Dec. n.-Government
copies OF telegrams signed by William
Randolph Hearst, giving Instructions
regarding the policy Of his newspa-
pers and their correspondents during
the war, were read into the record 1T
the hearing of the senate committee
investigating German propaganda.
In a message to the New York
American. February "a, 1917. Mr.
Hearst outlined instructions to be
cabled to William BBayard Hale,
then Hearst correspondent In Ber-
lin, who, according TO evidence re-
Gently produced. was on the German
pay roll without Hearst's knowledge.
Mr. Hearst said:
L frnly believe that the vast ma
Jority Of the people of the United
States are entirely industrious OF war
with Germany. | believe also that the
people of Germany are equally unde-
sirous OF war with the United States.
Under such circumstances cam
not see why the century-old friendship
OF the United States and Germany
cannot be maintained and perpetuated
by the hlgh-minded and humanitarian
rulers and political leaders Of our re-
spective countries"
A message, dated March 2, signed
Doctor and addressed to s. S. Car
valho, New York American, declared
that the 1..mous Zimmerman note, In
which Germany proposed an alliance
with Mexico and Japan, probably was
q forgery prepared by the attorney
general.
TIE object of the forgery" the
message said, was ito brighten con
gress into giving the president the
powers he demanded, and perhaps,
also, into passing the espionage bill =
The authenticity of the Zimmerman
note was admitted by the German
government later.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
AUSTRIA ON REVOLT BRINK
Vienna Facing Fannlne--Troops Offer
100000 Guns.

Vienna, Dec. 1.-THE coal and
food situation daily is growing worse.
The city undoubtedly is threatened
with coal and food famine such as
Is being experienced ateno other point
In the former empire The authorities
here feel that disorders are bound to
follow and that there will be political
unrest unless the allies Immediately
provide food and troops, particularly
American and British troops. Circu-
lars are being distributed among the
poor and the workers by former sol
diers from the front. who are said to
have in their possession 100000 rifles
and many machine guns and who de-
clare that unless food arrives by Sun
day they Will be at liberty to find
food where they can.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
HUN OFFICIAL FEARS YANKs
scheIdeInann Warns People to stoI
Revoits or Suffer Results.

SeheIdemann Warns People to Stop
Hevoits or Suffer Results.
Berlin. Dec. tit will not put up
with these conditions another week. /
will get CUT" said Philip Scheide-
mann, member Of the government, In
speech defending the government
and himself against the attacks of the
spartacus group. Scheidemann as
serted that the government had 90 per
cent Of the German population behind
IT. 'but nevertheless 1t Is sitting on a
powder key"
Specialization along the lines de-
manded by the incompetents, Scneide-
mann added, would ruin Industry and
trade. IF we remain longer Ia this
revolutionary crisis we are lost beyond
hope of rescue and we will not have a
piece Of bread. II the people do not
come to their senses they will be
hSought to their senses by the Ameri-
cans" sji
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
u. S. SHIPS Did SHARE
American Bottoms Took Over
952,581 Men.
Navy Gives Exact Figures on Troop
Transport-5ritish Carried H.
0o6,9a to Europe.

New York, Dec. 11.--With the con-
sent Of the navy department, the office
OF Vice Admiral Gleaves. commander
Of the cruiser and transport service,
made public here figures showing ex-
actly the proportionate share of troops
conveyed to France In American yes
sells.
OF the 2,079,680 men taken over the
statistics show 46M per cent were car
ried in American ships, 481a In Brit
ish and the balance In French and
italian vessels.
OF the total strength OF the naval
escort guarding all these conveys the
United States furnished 82A per cent,
Great Britain 1471s per cent and France
31s per cent.
1t was felt that these official figures
should be made public owing to the
discrepancies in the statements Of pub
lie speakers.
In numbers of men transported,
912,082 were carried In American naval
transports and 4O400 In other Ameri-
can ships, 1.006937 In British bottoms
and eS,246 In British leased italian
ships, and $1,000 by French and Italian
ships.
From May. 1917, to November IL
last there were 931 sallings Of Amer.
lean naval transports, 1913 Of other
American troopships, 456 Of British
ships and 50 of other ships.
Not a single soldier Of those carried
in United States naval transports was
lost.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
ONLY a. SHIPS LOST BY NAVY
But Twelve Of the Number Destroyed
by Submarines.


Washington, Dec 11.--Only Al yes
sells Of the navy, including army and
cargo transports manned by naval
crews. were lost from the declaration
Of war. April s, 1917, until hostsllties
ceased November H. And only u
OF these were destroyed by enemy sub
marines.
This Is revealed by an appendix to
the annual report OF Secretary DAN
iels. Only three of the 12 ships tor
pedoed were war craft, the destroyer
Jacob Jones, sunk December g. 1917,
with loss of 81 lives; the coast guard
cutter Tampa, sunk September 6, 1918,
with loss OF 112 lives, and the armed
yacht Alcedo, which carried down 20
men.
Three ships lost by mines Included
only one war craft, the arlnored cruis-
err San Diego. which went down off
Fire Island, N. Y, last July 10 with q
loss Of so lives.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
RUSSIAN LEADER IS oUsTED
u. 8. ana japanese Generals Suppress
cossack Chief.

Vladiyostok, Dec 1.-THE suppress
sion of General Kalnikoff. command
eT of the Cossacks on the Ussuri river
front. by joint action of the American
and Japanese military authorities has
removed an element which threatened
open hoytilities at Khabaroysk.
The situation had become tense. II
had Its origin In the arrest. prosecu-
tion and execution By EaImikoE Of
apparently innocent inhabitants OF the
region In some Instances 1t is alleged
that the bodies Of the victims OF exc
cutions were left for the dogs to eat.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
CHILE REFUSES U. S. AS AID
Tendency Is Not % Accept Mediation
Offered by Wilson.

tendency is riot 60 Accept Mediation
Offered by Wilson.
Buenos Aires, Dec. 1.-THE reply of
Chile to the offer of President Wilson
to mediate in the controversy between
Chile md Peru is looked upon by Ckil-
can newspapers as refusal to accept
American mediation. The Arnerican
note said that President Wilson twas
ready to attend any suggestion made
by Chile"
On the other hand. President Trigo..--
en- of Argentina sent note tc Oh. e
In which he said he offered mediation
''in order to arrange definitely the TAG
na-Arica problem"
Dispatches from Chile indicate that
there is a tendency in that country to
accept the Argentina offer and refuse
the American.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1918-12-12
70 FIGHT EPIDEMIC PERIL
Members OF Health Convention Hear
Surgeon General Blue.

Chicago, Dec IAN organized
fight By public health officers Of the
nation, the states and municipalities
to prevent the spread OF epidemics by
returned soldiers was outlined By Sur
geon General Rupert Blue Of the
United States public health service in
an address before the American Pub
lie health association, In the hotel Nor
risen. General Blues organization,
composed Of uniformed surgeons,
ranking with army officers, Ia nm
der the treasury department, and
has jurisdiction over national and in
terstate quarantine.