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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

What is held to be one of the most
startling defections in the ranks Of
the league officials in recent months
came to head Saturday when Justice
Luther. E. Birdzell Of the supreme
court in dissenting opinion in le
Scandinavian-American Bank case,
fays the majority members Of the
court. Bronson, Robinson and Grace,
for their. establishment of precedent
without precedent. Judge Bir d ell
does not mince matters in his opinion,
but writes scathing indictment Of
the men who would ignore the consti-
tuition Of the state, ignore the Magma
Charta, ignore all tradition and con-
duct q trial by affidavit and injunction,
denying the right Of the defendants
to place witnesses on the stand and
secure their testimony under oath.
His opinion which covers seventeen
typewriter pages bristles with his re-
sentiment at the overturning of law
and order. Referring to the system
under which the bank case was con-
Quoted hi says: "If considerations Of
this character are made controlling,
then TRIAL by injunction win become
the accepted rule instead of the odious
exception"
While the justice does not specific
ally uphold the members Of the Bank
ing Board ffor sthe action, nor enter
nta The merits of the casas and While
he passes by the point Of the validity
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

found it so per cent-what will the
later test next spring be?
After attending the County Agents
Convention at Bismarck last week we
became more convinced than ever that
Emmons county is alright" Condi-
tions west Of the river are simply SER
ious. Farmers are without feed, hay,
seed and worst Of all, credit. They
are leaving their farms going east to
work.
II you wish to go with the Dakota
delegation to Chicago let us know be-
fore the 18th, so we can reserve a
berth for you.
Bronze grass is very scarce this year.
Order early. At the present writing
we can locate few bushels for. you
within this county.
One sample of Kubanka wheat has
been rejected on account Of too much
foul seed. Another sample just re-
ceived is recommendable. $2.40 un-
cleaned F. o. B. Langdon is the price.
Splendid talent for our winter meet
ings has already been secured. Prof.
Trowbridge will discuss the practical
value Of the State Experiment farm
to farmers in the state. DR.. McMahon
will discuss prevention of animal dis
eases and Mr.. Lagrange, the livestock
specialist, will outline simple, practi-
cal methods of promoting pure-bred
livestock. Weather permitting, he will
conduct stock judging contests.
Are you interested in better farming
methods, better crops, better stock,
better marketing? Join the Emmons
County Farm Bureau--attend the meet
ings, offer your suggestions and profit
by the Suggestions Of others. Are con-
ditions in your locality just the way
you want them? Can you improve
them single-handed? Why not join
the Farm Bureau and thresh such mat
ters out?
The North Dakota delegation to tn,
Livestock Show will be entertained at
the State Agricultural College and
South st. Paul Nov. Goth. Leave for
Chicago in the evening, arriving in
Chicago Sunday morning Nov. 3Oth.
Return any time.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

Of post-dated checks as too puerto
for discussion, he does hold to be lie.
gal every point contended for by the
members of the banking board in the
hearing before hte supreme court.
He cites case afetr case in the North
Dakota supreme court files, and in
the files Of other states, showing that
the supreme court did not have juris-
diction,but declares that waving the
point of jurisdiction, the defendants
were denied their right to a trial by
due process of law, and in point place
declares that mo trial has been had"
Judge Christianson also has written
q dissent which has not been made
public.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
BIG STORM IN PROGRESS

The Northwest has been in the grip
of one Of the worst blizzards in history
this week. Monday, the Milwaukee,
had started on its regular trip south
when instructions were received to
head of and have it returned to Lin.
ton. II was further reported that
conditions on the main line Of the Mil
waukee were chaotic as a result of
the storm and that it would be ex-
tremely- dangerous to have the Linton
train get away from its base.
Coal is short. In fact, Monday.
when the car Of coal was released
when the car Of coal was released
here, dozens of men were in line wait
ing to sig affidavits that they were
entirely out of fuel. Arrangements
are being made to close down bust
ness houses, and families will soon be
forced to combine residences and bust
nesses in order to get along.
This condition is the more critical
for the reason that the ordinary win
ter season has hardly arrived. Seldom
has there ever been snow in any
quantity this early in the year.
With the bituminous miners Of the
nation trying 10 secure q sixty per
cent raise in wages, and . fve-day
week Of six hours, and refusing to
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

On civil suits the constitution declares
trial shall be held without undue de.
lay. Impeachment charges are held
to be of quasi-criminal character,
and therefore under the constitution
such a delay as advocated by the pol
itical intriguers would be decidedly il.
legal.
Whether or not the Big Five will
attempt to shove over the impeach
.nent plan in the face of the consti-
tuition is question. OF course they
have a majority Of the supreme court
still with the temper of some of the
former stand pat legislators at cues.
tion, there is doubt expressed as to
the possibility.
1t is further pointed out that the
fowner County election will, if the
'aw is observed, prove of little benefit
to the Townley forces inasmuch as the
aw provides the county canvassing
board must act, then the state can
.assing board and then the officia'
must qualify. 1t is argued that ten
lays will elapse before the expected
'eague senator would be seated. The
Towner election is set for the same
day as the session is called.
In the call for session the governor
cites ratification of women's suffrage
changes in the soldier bonus law, re-
lief for drought stricken farmers, and
amendments to league program legis-
ation as the reason for the call. Ways
and means of raising money to carry
on the state business pending the re-
ceipt of the taxes in March is one
point which is not mentioned, bu,
which must have its full share of at
tention.
There are rumors in circulation that
f the impeachment charges are not
forthcoming, there will be legislation
'emoving LANCER, Hall and Kositzky
from the banking board, the auditing
board, the board of administration and
various other important trusts. Tic
their hands one way or another is the
Townley slogan.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
Legion Celebrates Peace Day
Dan r. Richardson Post of the American Legion Has Big
Dance Red Cross Ladies Furnish Mammoth
Feed. Weather Handicap

The First Anniversary of the ces-
ation Of hostilities in France was
properly observed in Linton Tuesday,
November 11th. Weather conditions
we're extremely bad. A serious tsorm
lasting several days made travel al
most impossible. The Milwaukee had
had no trains since the week before,
and all train movements were consid-
cred unsettled. In spite of all handi-
caps, those who were able to be pres
ent thoroughly enjoyed the occasion.
A moving picture show was given
in the afternoon. The Red Cross la
dies, under the excellent leadership
Of Mrs. E. H. Brant, provided BAN
quot that could not be surpassed. The
dance given by the local post in the
pavilion at the park was a very sue
cessful affair, and those who braved
the weather agreed that they were
we'll repaid.
The Red Cross ladies had prepared
plenty for one hundred service men.
Because Of weather conditions, there
were less than half that number. But
those who were lucky enough to get
here will remember that feed.
The seriousness of the weather made
the dance arrangements extremely dif
ficult to carry out. 1t could not be
decided until the eleventh hour wheth-
er or not it was possible to carry out
the original arrangements, and many
favored holding the dance in the opera
house. However, the members of the
local post got busy, heated up the pa
vilion In good shape, :rastled gas
lamps for light, and had things in
fine shape for the crowd. The success
of the affair was finally made possi-
bic by the assistance of w. Keyes, Al
bert Shier, and Driver Zoller, Of the
Schiermeister crew. Two large trucks
were fixed up as buses, and one bob
sled and box were pressed into SER
vice. Although there was compar-
atively large crowd at the dance, these
rigs handled the transportation situa-.
tion in good shape.
And those who decided to brave the
two-mile ride to the pavilion agreed
unanimously that they were we'll re-
paid for their trouble. Dancing con-
tinued without moments let-up until
a. m, music being furnished by the
Ruby Ladies Orchestra of Bismarck.
Incidentally, these ladies' showed a
most excellent spirit of cooperation
in the face Of the adverse weather
conditions. They phoned the day pri-
or to the dance offering to drive from
Bismarck if it was considered that
train service might be bad. And at
the dance they kept things speeded up
to the limit. And, with the exception
of those who have not formed q liking
to the so-called jazz music, the crowd
was well pleased with the music
The proceeds from the dance moro
than paid expenses. in spite Of the
weather, and there will be small
balance to 60 into the local post treas
ury.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

That the repeal of the anti-cigar-
ette law and the substitution therefore
Of high license to tobacco vendors
dealing in cigarettes and a severe
penalty for sale of cigarettes to min.
ors will be take: before the spe ia.
session Of the legislature is the cur-
rent report.
1t is argued that those opposing
the law that 29,600 soldiers, sailors or
marines from North Dakota are en-
titled to smoke what they choose and
further that there are 100000 cigar
cite smokers in the state; that North
Dakota is one of two states in the un-
ion which has prohibitory law on
cigarettes while all others have re-
pealed their anti-pill legislation and
substituted license sale.
The work Of the attorney generals
Office during the past six months when
over 300 violators of the law have
been arrested and paid fines and been
given suspended Jail sentences to be
served for. further aw-violation, has
made it extremely difficult to secure
cigarettes in many sections Of the
state, and consequently there has
been tremendous roar.
The North Dakota Law Enforcement
League officers insist that insofar as
the service men are concerned many
are opposed to the cigarette and thous
ands have quit smoking them since re-
turning from the government service
They point to the fact that the Amer
lean Legion convention voted down a
resolution that the legion institute a
referendum Of the cigarette, Sunday
baseball, Sunday theatre and other
"Blue Sunday" laws.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
How North Dakota Looks to Vest
erners.

The Record has just received q copy
of the Seattle Post-Intelligencsr sent
out by H. Bringhurst, an early resi-
dent of Emmons county. Mr.. Bring
hurst has marked an article in this
paper that should be an eye-opener
to North Dakota people.
The article tells of labor union
meeting held in Seattle recently and
gives quotations from one of the speak
ers.
A speaker by the name Of Buck,
secretary of the state federation, is
quoted as follows:
Quoting DR.. Samuel Johnson's fa-
nous definition of patriotism as the
last refuge of the scoundrel,, William
Buck, secretary of the state federation
Of labor, told the assemblage that q
man did not have to wrap himself in
the flag to prove his loyalty I was
in North Dakota during the war-oth-
erwise might now be at McNiel Is
land he said"
Fine advertising isn't it This
speaker tells Seattle audience that
he had to fee to North Dakota to pro-
tect himself from going to jail for his
line of talk during the war.
And to think that North Dakota
has become such q safe refuge for
such disloyai cattle, from all parts Of
the nation.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

Halsey-Stewart e. Co., and W. R.
Compton Company, eastern bond hous-
es, have refused to buy the bonds of
the state of North Dakota because of
"the unsettled conditions within the
state" This announcement is rather
a boomerang which has returned and
delivered hard blow at Townley &
Co. Officials of the Bank of North
Dakota over a month ago announced
that $3.000,00O worth of bonds have
been sold OF eastern houses and urged
farmers to buy some and keep them
at home.
The Helena Independent comment
ing on the deal, says: "This whole
bond deal, including the positive an
nouncement that the bonds had been
sold, is typical Of the methods used
ley and his Nonpartisan
League officials in North Dakota, to
bleed the farmers.
Townley and his gang were selling a
few Of the bonds of North Dakota
bank series and Offering faw of the
real estate series, to the farmers of
che state and securing premium on
them, charging the farmers above par.
But there was just little doubt in
the minds of the people of North Da-
kota as to the value of the bonds
They were buying slowly.
So the announcement was made
that New York and Chicago bankers
had bought 100000 of the bank
bonds and 100000 of the real es-
tate bonds. That seemed to put a
sort of clincher on the deal. Farmers
were told the bonds were good enough
for Wall street, surely they should be
taken at home since the 'big bizz"
houses in the east were glad to get
the bonds at par.
Nothing was said Of the terms or
which the bonds were to be sold, terms
so ridiculous that no seh-respecting
.rporation would think Of Offering its
securities on sue ha basis. The Non
partisan league officials Of North Da-
kota went begging on their knees to
dispose of the bonds, Offering to pay
the attorneys for the banking houses
a fat fee for examining the bonds; to
accept partial payment but deliver
the bonds at once, to keep large
amount on deposit with the houses
taking the bonds for long periodsd Of
time and accept two per cent interest
for the use Of this money while pay
ing the same houses five per cent IN
terest on the bonds. Finally they Of
fered to give the two houses negotiat-
ing for them, an option on all future
issues. The state officials agreed to
make the bank of North Dakota re-
sponsible for the collection of the in
terest on the bonds and to remit It TO
the eastern bankers one month before
1t was-due,z and to permit them to
deduct the first interest payment from
the amount to be paid for the bonds
in order that the first interest money
would be available when due whether
collected by taxation in North Dakota
or not. Esf,s IA - xsT = q
Did anyone ever hear Of single
state in the union so degrading itself
in the financial world in order to sell
its bonds7 IS
None but North Dakota.
And now THE BONDS AREsNOT
GOOD ENOUGH FOR WALL
STREET, or any other financial center
in the civilized world, because The
state Of North Dakota will be in the
hands Il asreceiver in less than i've
years Il the Townley regime continues
in control.
Some Turn.
T'-p dial Of a French clock II per.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
Some Turn.

T'.o dial Of French clock II per.
FOR nd behind II are numbered
! Glss roth IL and "a hour tin,e.
citbef vi whirhean be turned 20 show
the figures tIlro8gh file openings. Z
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

Found-A muff, shawl and two chill
dren's caps, on Westfeld road. Owner
may have same by paying for this
ad.-Adv.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13
STRIKE ON IN NORTH DAKOTA
Linton Free Press Proclains That
Frazier Averted Strike. Ink Hardly
Dry When Strike Begins.
STRIKE IS OFF

The National Strike Of Miners
has been called OF. Gov. Fra
zier will NO doubt have to do
without his North Dakota strike
now.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1919-11-13

ASs'o Ss>AAASN q largo uOUUAS COlOUu
display headed in large black type.
Governor Frazier Averts Strike of
Coal Miners Of North Dakota"
Hardly had this issue Of the Free
Press reached its readers when the
strike was on. Frazier didn't avert
anything. Instead, he helped to bring
about the strike by his meddling, and
the United States Marshal in North
Dakota has warned coal operators that
should they follow Frszier's demands,
they would likely find themselves in
trouble with the federal government.
Frazier, some time ago, telegraphed
the national president of the nine
workers asking permission to operate
the North Dakota mines in the event
Of a strike. Lewis, the national pres
ident, wired back that brennan, of
Montana, had charge Of the North Da-
kota organization of miners. And it
then developed that the North Dakota
miners had contract not to strike
prior to Sept..1 1920, and that shouldd
schedules be changed in the national
Organization, local miners would se-
cure the same results without q strike.
brennan, however, came to Bismarck
and had several long conferences with
the governor. At the close Of these
private confabs. brennan announced
thata agreement or no agreement, OPP
orators must at once grant q sixty
per cent increase in wages, not to go
to the workmen themselves, but to be
used for strike benefits in the east.
And Frazier backed Drennan's de-
mands.
I The U. 8. Marshal warned those
operators that federal injunction pre-
vented the calling Of such a strike or
the granting Of such an increase. The
operators refused TO concede to the de-
mands made by brennan and Frazier,
and some time after brennan had
left for Montana, the strike order was
issued.
Several officials Of the North Da-
kota Federation Of Labor, either
through election or appointment, are
state officials. They all fought for the
additional shake-down which the poo
pie who buy coal would have to pay.
And the question is, Did those officials
protect the interests Of the people who
pay their salaries, or did they turn
traitor to the people of this state in
favor Of the bosses of the unionized
miners?
In the mkantime, this part Of the
country iss.in the throes Of fearful
storms, molths earlier than usual.
A long, bad dswinter is in prospect. And
already, all oyer the country. coal is
being doled out In sdriblets to the
freezing populace.
Here in Linton, q car Of coal was
madei available. No one could Sc
cure = pound without signing an afii-
davit that he was completely out Of
fuel Of any m snd agreeing to as
sent toan Examination Of his premis-
es by police officials.
A part Of our great calamity comes
from the fact that conditions have
made possible for man with a
brain like peanut and with a spine
like q rubber hose to be seated in the
Office Of the chief executive Of this
state.
And to think that such man as
pires to the. presidency Of the United
States. IssN surprising that he has
the roaring endorsement of the radi-
cal red elements of this country in his
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-10
President Reports From
Paris That He Is Ham
mering Ahead"
ANOTHER SOURCE
OF DISAGREEMENT
United States Opposed to British Plan
to Submit Peace Terms Of big
Four to Germany Without Consult
ing Other Naturalization Reached
to Try Kaiser For His part in the
War.

Washington, April lo.-President
Wilson is "hanmering ahead' and has
made good progress" in his ncgotia-
tions in Paris, according 20 adVices
received today at the White House.
IL was not stated just what progress
mad been made, but the advices seemed
to cause considerable satisfaction IN
official quarters.
No significance attached to the de-
telling of DR.. J. Chalmers Da Costa
OF Philadelphia, a navy surgeon, 10 the
presidential ship George washington
it was said today at the office OF Rear
ADMIRAL Braistad, surgeon general oh
the navy.
1t was explained that DIR. DE COSTA
was assigned to the George Washing-
ton in the regular course OF navy
routine and that his duty would be 10
assist in treating sick and wounded
soldiers returning from France.
information received by Admirai
Rraisted is that the president has en-
tirely recovered from the recent sew
ere cold.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-10
YANKEES PROTEST
BOLSHEVIK WAR
Ono Company Demands Explanation
Of Their Detention In Russia When
They Mere Drafted 70, Fight. Ger.
many-Rssimsntai Commanders
Appeal Brings About Return.
9fBy Associated Press.l

Archangel, April a company OF
American troops recently showed some
hesitation in returning to the fighting
front south Of Archangel, declaring
that the war with Germay was over
and that the United States was not at
war with the bolsheviki. The regi-
mental commander, in a speech. said
they were fighting a desperate de-
fensive battle, and appealed to them
to stick it out. The company then
left for the front.
The situation arose when the COM
uany named Vas ordered back to the
front after rest period at Archansel'
The officers were informed that the
men did not want to. go to the front
again. They asked to have their
arguments answered.
The men contsnded that they were
draft men conscripted for the war
with Germany which was finished now,
that America was not at war with the
bolsheviki, that the entire bolshevik
question was the subject Of much
political debate and indecision in the
United States and that so far as they
were concerned they were unable to
see why they should be fighting il
there was no war.
The regimental commander said
that perhaps their own lives-depended
on the fighting on this front and then
made his successful appeal, reciting
to the men traditions of the American
army.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1919-04-10
ARMED JAPs ON SEOUL STREETS.
American Consul Makes inquiry Re-
qardins Practice.

Correspondence Associated Press'J
Seoul, April 4.--Leo A. Bergholz. OF
the American consulate here, has
made inquiry Of the Korean governor
general relative to the appearance on
the streets OF Japanese civilians armed
with heavy clubs, suggesting that
such practice might be dangerous TO
the lives of foreigners.
He declared that IL tho armed civil
.ians were attached to the police force,
thew should be so designated and II
they were not, the practice should be
abandoned and expressed the fear that
II such action were not taken foreign
ers might adopt measures for self pro-
lection which might bring about an
undesirable situation.
In his replay the governor general
admitted that the Japanese were
armed. but that they had done so 10
nrotect themselves against the kor-
cans. He said the civilians were not
attached to the police force but gave
assurance that the governor general
would do his best to prevent abuse
OF the practice.
Seventy-on persons CHARGED Win
.r,,r;nS Il; demonstrations have been
tried and sentenced to prison for
terms OF from six months to three