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The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
WINNIPEG UNDER MARTIAL LAW.
Following Clash Between Strikers and
Officers, Militia Takes CHARGE.

Winnipeg. - This city, strike-torn
since May Is, is now under martial
law. After fighting Saturday after.
noon between thousands of strikers
and the city and provisional police,
in which one man was killed, another
injured probably fatally and more than
score hurt, Mayor Charles F. Gray
formally turned over the city to the
protection Of the federal military
forces.
Three hundred alleged rioters were
arrested and are now in Jail.
For nearly two hours the Scarlet
Riders, reinforced by returned soldier
cOnstables and policemen, fought the
rioters. The mounted police fired at
the men who attacked them and sought
to pull them from their horses.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Montana Labor Demand Filled.

Helena, Mont.-Local employment
agencies now say that the supply of
farm labor about equals the demand.
What the situation will be Il month
hence, they cannot forecast, but it is
hoped all returning soldiers will be
provided for.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Boy Scout Drive a Success.

New York.-Full success in all its
detectives has crowned Boy Scout
week. June s to IA, according to state
ments issued here Thursday by VIII
liam G. McAdoo, chairman Of the Ma
fional Citizens committee.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Albanians Wear Pajamas.

Tirana, Albania.-Thousands of Al
bantam men and women are now proud
ly wearing American pajamas day and
night. When the American Red Cross
representatives came to Albania the
people were clothed in rags.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Wild Bill HAYWARD M,,.;

New York.-Col. William ]. f.wil1
SUI HAYWARD, who commanded rho
coiored "hellfighters" in the war srr
renoefed to Cupid Saturday when hs
was married to Mrs. Sara Maa ,,,' 10
well Manwaring Plant "''-
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Il Is Now watehful Preparedness.

Observation-Disclosures developments
along the southern border and within
Mexico itself, 1t was learned officially
Saturday, has brought a radical change
in the attitude of this government to-
wards Mexico. It can be stated on
positive authority that 'watchful wait
ing" has been discarded for 'watchful
preparedness"
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Ludsndorfs Now ! Book Agent.

New York. - Ira Nelson Norris.
American minister to, Sweden, who
arrived here Saturday, says General
Ludendorff Is selling books In Stock
hold. Mr.. Morris saw Ludendorff
shortly before the minister left for
America, hawking in Stockholm book
he had written about the war. Luden-
dorff was not especially welcome In
Sweden, but managed to remain for a
title through the influence of Swedish
relatives.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
AIrman suecumbs to Injuries.

Salt Lake City.-George C. Beck, the
local aviator who was injured while
executing tail spin, falling about
1900 feet. died Saturday. without hav-
ing regained consciousness. Beck's
home was in Ogden.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Food Riots in Mannheim

Mannheim, Germany.-Serious food
riots have occurred here. Troops were
called out to quell the disturbances
twenty persons have been seriouslv
injured and 200 arrested.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Wants Men for Border Service. :

\ MISUNDERSTANDING Baker has
authorized the recruiting Of 1854
men for service on the Mexican Dor
der. They will replace men enlisted
for the war emergency and now eligi-
BILE for discharge.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Billion And a Half Saved.

Washington. - Representative Mon.
dell, the Republican leader, told the
house on Saturday $1,56O,OOOOOO had
been saved for the government through
the action of the house in reducing an
nual appropriations during the first
month of the special session.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Poindexter Boom Launch.d

san f'ranciscO.-United States Son.
ator Miles Poindexter of Washington
was named here Saturday in country.
VIDE boom by telegraph for President
launched by s. A. Perkins of Tacoma
newspaper publisher,
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
IRRIGATION Bill Passed.

Washington.-The bill authorizing
diversion of water from irrigation pro-
jects to industrial enterprises, If va
ter supply is sufficient. passed the
senate and went to the house Friday.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Utah Aviator Falls.

Salt Lake City.-Lieut. George Beck,
% years old, an aviator in the employ
Of the Western Airplane company, fell
1900 feet at p. m. Friday and suf-
fered injuries from which he may die.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
President Plans Speaking TOR.

Observation-Disclosures Wilson, fac
ing divided senate, has decided to
carry his fight for ratification Of the
league of nations covenant directly to
the people in countrywide speaking
tour
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Search and Seizure Bill Sion.d

Springfield, IN.-Governor Lowden
has signed the search and seizure"
BILL passed by the fifty-first general
assembly and designed to enforce pro.
hibitiOn in dry territory.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
JUDGE Killed by Bomb.

San SalvadOr.-An Internal machine
sent to DR.. Manuel TrejO Castillo, civil
Judge of Santa Ana, in western Saliva.
dor, caused the death Of the Judge and
serious injury to servant.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Exports sim Increasina.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. high rec
ords In exports in May gave the United
States a foreign trade credit of $685.
100000 for the first eleven months Of
the fiscal year, $141. 100000 greater
than the previous record in 1917.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Youth Kidnaped BY HUNS.

Aver, Mass.-Private Paul l.. Mace,
whose answer to charge of deser-
ton was that he had been kidnapped
and held prisoner on German sub
marine was freed Friday.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
hundred Meet Death in Fire.

San Juan, Porto RlcO,-One hundred
and fifty persons, including many chill
dren, are reported killed or injured in
the destruction by fire of a motion pic
ture theatre at Mayaguez.
The Challis messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1912-current, 1919-07-09
Admiral Admits SINKING Order.

London Won Reuter-, Com
mander Of the surrendered German
fleet, personally ordered its scuttling.
IN the belief that the armistice had
been terminated. He says so himself.
according to the Daily Express.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
A. G. Kassis Sells
G. N. Billiard Hall

A business transaction took place
on Friday last by which A. G. Kas-
sis sold his pool and billiard hall To-
Gated in the Graphic building to
Smith & Williams Of this city.
The new management took the
business over at once and will make
many improvements to the place as
soon as, possible. They expect to
move their barber shop from the
First National Bank building into the
pool hall and expect to have the shop
in running order shortly after the
first of the month. .
New cues and billiard balls have
been ordered by the new manage
ment and the tables will be placed in
the best possible shape for the Willis
ton cue artists. ,..
Smith and Williams have been in
business here as BARRIERS for the past
eight years and have a host Of friends
in the community who wish them
success in their new business venture
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
MRS. BRYANT PASSES AWAY

After prolonged illness of pneu-
monia due from an attack of influen-
"a, Mrs. Charlotte Bryant passed
away at her home here on Easter
Sunday, April 20.
She was born December 9, 1870, at
Marquette, Mich, and in 1887 was
married to H. w. Bryant. To this
union was born five children of which
three are living. These are Alice
Bruegger, Henry Bryant and George
Bryant who all reside here. She
leaves two sisters and one brother.
Her son, Fred Bryant, and wife
passed away last winter with the flu
and were both buried on the same day
The fun eral was held from the
Methodist church Tuesday afternoon
and internment was made in the local
cemetery.
Mrs. Bryant leaves host of friends
in this community who sincerely
mourn her loss.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
SUMMER SESSION BULLETIN
COMPLETED

The bulletin Off the summer session
of the University of North Dakota
has just come off the press. It con-
tains many items of interest. Some
courses of instruction are offered
which have not been on the summer
school curriculum before. Physics is
one of these courses. Professor Hitch
cock of the Mathematics Department
who is not usually in residence during
the summer, will remain for this ses-
sion. A course of special interest is
one in Home Nursing consisting of
two lectures a week by DR.. James
Grassick and three laboratory demon
strations by experienced nurse. The
aim Of the session is to duplicate, as
far as possible, the regular university
work so as to enable teachers to COM
plete their college courses during the
summer vacation.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
Six Applications
Received By Navy

Seaman Albert S. Glover and
Buster Wheeler who have been re-
cruiting for the U. S. Navy in Willis
ton for the past week left for Min
neapolis Tuesday with six applicants
for the Navy with them.
Williston has been considered by the
Minneapolis office of the Navy De-
partmen as one of the best towns in
the west for the obtaining of recruits.
More applicants are received here and
more inquiries from here concerning
this branch of the service than any
other town of it's size in this part Of
the country. .s
The local boys to leave here for
the navy at this time were: Byran
Baptie, Charles Sawaya, Francis
Vivian Hill, Curtis Kemper, c.. D..
Blanchard and Clarence Allen of
Fairview, Mont. Some of these boys
will enter special branches of the
navy as mechanics, electricians, etc.
and will be given special training in
these lines. -n
Seaman Glover who had charge of
recruiting here was much impressed
with the country out here. He is a
native of Minnesota, having been a
resident Of Duluth most Of his life
He stated, "there is something differ
ent out here that makes fellow like
the country. Thepeople are all so
genial and are willing to give fellow
a helping hand.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
CLUB APPLICATIONS
BEING SIGNED FAST
MANY REPLIES BEING RECEIV.
ED BY SECRETARY. EXPECTS
HAVE SECRETARY MAY1

The application blanks sent out
recently by the Community Club Sc
retary are being signed up in fine
shape and to date a large number
them have been received.
At a regular meeting of the direct
ors of theclub held at N. B. Ludoweses'
office on Tuesday evening the appli-
cations already reviewed were read
and from those received so far it is
expected that the club will be in a
position to hire paid secretary on
or before May l.
1t is hoped by the Board of Direct
ors that many more replies will be re-
ceived within the next few days and
that every business man in the City
of Williston signs up for membership
in the club.
Many things are outlined for the
hired secretary to do and it is hoped
that one may be placed on the job
within the next week or so.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
Standard Oil Co. May
Spend $4,000 Here

The Standard Oil Company are
contemplating erecting $4,000
plant here this summer. On Monday
evening Of this week representa-
ives met with The City Commission
and presented a franchise for the
right to erect and do business within
the city limits.
The present site Of the Standard
Oil Company here is on the railroad
property, and they desire to get bet
ter location. The site in view is that
of several lots just south of the Will
liston Grocery Company o First
avenue west. This is on tn spur
track of the Great Northern and a
very suitable location. The second
reading of the franchise will take
place next Monday evening at which
time they will decide what will be
done at Williston.
The plant they plan on erecting
here will be similar to the Minot one
and will be a large warehouse and
supply tanks where oils may be un-
loaded and reloaded here for the sur
rounding territory.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
Three Hundred ...
Books Wanted

In personal talk with Miss Greene
of Minot, chairman of the North
Dakota section Of the drive for more
soldiers books, the librarian was inn
pressed with the absolute necessity
of getting at least three hundred
books from this city in thenext few
weeks. Don't hesitate to bring them
in because you have only one or two.
That is the way they will have to
come this time because of the liberal
gifts for the previous drives. In
your spring housecleaning you will
find book or two that can be spared
perhaps that you had not thought Of
before. Of course, you wouldn't send
the kind you want to ge rid Of.
The boys "over there" longing to get
home, deserve good wholesome read
ing, not shabby or worn in appearance
What about that book that came to
you as a Christmas gift? Can you
spare it now for so good purpose
The library has tw excellent
handbooks prepared by the Wilson
Co.. who publish the magazine index
es, in which are gathered up from
the most reliable sources arguments
pro and con as regards the League
of Nations. Instead of forming your
opinions from street corner discuss
ions or floating talk why not 60 to
the root Of things and get your in
formation straight?
The collection of books on art which
the school children have been making
such excellent use of during these
weeks of preparation for the art ex-
hibit are now at the disposal of the
public. After you have seen the ex-
cellent display at the school auditor
ium you will be interested in know
ing more about the artists who paint
the pictures so well produced.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
ART EXHIBIT NOW ON
At HIGH SCHOOL
OPENED WITH FAIR ATTEN-
DANCE-A GENERAL IDEA
OF WHAT EXHIBIT Is

The Art Exhibition at the High
School opened auspiciously Tuesday
with a good attendance. AS over
1000 tickets have been sold, the at
tendance will undoubtedly continue to
be larger. The collection consists OF
about two hundred pictures in repro
duction of the worlds greatest mas
terpieces of architecture, sculpture
and painting. The pictures are alike
interesting to all ages and classes of
people, and enthusiastic expressions
of appreciation are heard on all sides.
The pictures are arranged chrono-
logically and grouped geographically,
following the east, north and west
walls, and finishing with comparative
ly modern English and American art
on the entrance side of the hall.
The collection has a distinctly edu-
cational purpose in view, being ar
ranged to show the development OF
art from the pyramids and temples
of Egypt through the fine old classic
architecture, Italian painting, Dutch
French, Spanish, English and Amerl-
can.
Most of the pictures are reproduced
in carbon process, but there are few
engravings and a group Of color work
The pictures are most interesting and
are the finest collection of their kind
ever shown in this city.
Genuine artistic merit is the quail
ity for which they have been chosen,
and the selection has been made by
some of the most eminent art critics
of this country. The pictures them
selves are not on sale nor are orders
solicited, but prices may be learned
at the door and orders left with those
in charge will be filled.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
PIONEER OIL AND GAS COMPANY
EXPECT OIL STRIKE VERY SOON
COMPANY RECOGNIZED BY STATE BANKING BOARD AND
is AUTHORIZED SELL STOCK WITHIN STATE
CITY TO USE OIL STREETS

been struck. The formation of the
country tends to show that all Of
these outlaying gas and oil wells are
being drilled on the edges of what is
called the Williston anticline and that
the Pioneer Oil and Gas Company is
right in the heart of this productive
field.
Williston Well
The Williston we'll has now reached
the depth of 1S4O feet and SO far
have struck exactly what was predict
ed by the geologists who reported on
this field. They are now into hard
Gaping which is always found before
oil or gas is struck, and the officials
of the company feel confident that re-
suits will be forthcoming within q
short time. Much water has been en-
countered in the drilling of this we'll
and several castings have been used.
Thecompany is now waiting for q four
inch casing to pipe off some Of the.
water and to use in the completion of
the we'll. They expect this casing
within the next thirty days and drill
ing will commence again as soon rs
possible. To the south of here on the
Herman Nelson farm in Neson Valley
a good flow of gas was struck at .
shallow depth when he was drilling
for water. His farm is on the Will
Continued on page Al
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
MILITARY INSTRUCTOR AT
STATE UNIVERSITY

The United States War Depart
ment has detailed Major Albert E..
Brown, infantry, as professor Of mill
tary tactics at the University of North
Dakota. He is also appointed as act
ing quartermaster while on duty. Pre-
sident Kane, when interviewed on this
matter stated: ~ have advised
Washington that as long as the es-
tablishment of the Corps has been de-
ferred so long, we, at the University,
feel that it now ought to be postponed
until fall when we could give the idea
of the Reserve Officers Training
Corps more complete and satisfact-
ory tryout." However, the beginning
of the R. O. T. C. at this time will de-
pend unon the War Department.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
.illistOn May Have
Sugar Factory

Upon learning that the Williston
Irrigation Project would be operated
this year, the sugar factory at Bill
lings, Montana, sent over 200 lbs. of
sugar beet seed. In a letter to the
project manager sof the Reclamation
Service, Mr.. Lawson, manager Of the
sugar factory, stated that If the
people here desired directions would
be furnished for putting in the seed
according to standard practice in the
fields where beets were raised for
sugar and that, if the people would
consent to do this, the factory field
superintendent and expert would
visit the trial patches in this section
and give his personal help to farm
ers making these tests.
On the Sidney and Fairview flats
just across the river the farmers
tried out 200 acr es two years ago.
This acreage was increased to $50
last season, and Mr.. Lawson states in
his letter that 1900 acres are contract
ed for 1919. The sugar content and
yield per acre was the highest in the
section shipping to the Billings fac
tory.
This is a splendid opportunity for
the farmers of the Williston project
tn Sc what they can do with sugar
beets and at the same time add a
valuable item to their feed crops of
this year. .. f. .s
Beet seed, grown and tested by the
Billings sugar factory can be had at
cost through the Reclamation office.
If interest is taken in the raising of
sugar bets and they grown success
fully here, as no doubt they will, Will
liston may have a sugar factory some
time in the future.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
Irrigation Expert
At Williston Project

Mr.. G. C. Finley of Yakima, WASH,
one of the finest irrigated sections in
thecountry, is temporarily with the
Williston project Mr.. Finley is an
expert on operation and maintenance
and helping to get the Williston pro-
ject ready for irrigation this year, but
will return to Yakima later in the
season.
Mr. Finley has been all over the pro-
ject lands this week and he says that
some of the lands he has been over
cannot be beaten anywhere, and that
such lands would be "gobbled up" in
hurry in almost any irrigated sect
ion in the west.
On Mr.. Findley's project in 1918,
the average yield per acre of all crops
on the Tieton unit was $97 and on the
Sunnyside unit $1O3.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
E.'P. MANN DELIVERS
EXCELLENT ADDRESS
DEVILS LAKE MERCHANT GIVES
LOCAL MEN GOOD TALK AT
BANQUET THURSDAY

Fred P. Mann of DEVILS Lake, and
well known throughout the country
as one of the most progressive mer-
chants, was a guest of the Williston
merchants at banquet held at the
l. o. o. F. hall last Thursday noon.
Practically all Of the city merchants
were there and much good was obtain
ed from Mr.. Mann's talk.
Outlines His Success
Mr.. Mann dwelt considerable on
how he had succeeded in the mercan-
tile business and how it was possible
for him to do a $5OO,OOO.OO a year
business at Devils Lake, He has made
such success in this line that he is in
great demand throughout the country
as speaker and many of the large
cities have asked him to visit them
and explain his methods.
S Mr.. Mann explained "the great
trouble with the majority of the
North Dakota merchants was that
they were looking after their own
business and were afraid that the OF
HcA AcllOW W0S SOAHS W ScV 0NC0u "a
them, and through this method they
have not been able to cooperate and
the great mail order concerns have
gained a great .foothold within the
state. The business men of North
Dakota have not conducted their busi-
ness right and this is the reason that
we are seeing the chain stores and
Consumers Stores come into promin-
ence throughout the state" Mr..
Mann displayed many samples of his
advertising and showed how he went
after the mail order concerns and
took a lot of business away from
them through persistent advertising.
He said, "in glancing over the Will
liston papers l find that the merch-
ants are spasmodic in their advertis-
ing, coming out with advts. at Easter
Christmas, Fourth of July and other
special occasions. This is not the
right method and to attain success in
business one must devote at least two
per cent of his gross sales to advert
ing. Last year spent $1,000 in ad-
Continued on Page 4
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
Crews Working
On Irrigation Ditch

1t seems like old times this week
to see the ditch forces working on the
irrigation system. Smoke rising in
various places showed where the ac-
cumulated rubbish and weeds were
being burned out, while q wagon
loaded with lumber following up
workmen showed where repairs were
being made to the small structures.
It seems that q small party moves
along the canals and makes the
minor repairs as it goes, while the
larger turnouts are made at the Of
flee camp or the power house and
hauled complete to the places where
they are to be set.
Flowing has got pretty good start
start, and several project farms that
have been vacated are reoccupied.
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24

The Pioneer Oil and Gas Company
of this city received word last week
from the State Banking Board at
Bismark this week to the effect that
their company had been recognized
by the board and that they were now
authorized to sell stock in this state.
This goes to show that this company
is working along good honest, legi-
innate lines and mean busin ess.
From reports of the leading geolo-
gists of the country, Williston is in
the heart of one of the most prosper
Gus oil fields now being investigated
in the country. As long ago as ten or
fiften years geologists reported and
recommended the drilling for oil in
this territory, and from what is be-
ing done on all sides of us it is evid-
ent that either oil or gas is to be
found here.
Surrounding Wells
To the east of Williston and at
Blaisdell, N. D., an Ohio oil concern Of
note is putting down wells, and have
found traces of both oil and gas. To
the south just across the line in South
Dakota at Edgewood two wells are
now producing oil in paying quaint
ties and there are rs rigs working in
this field. West of us we have eight
producing gas wells at Glendive,
Mont. and to the north east at Mo-
hall, N. D. four large gas wells have
Williston graphic., 1919-04-24
English Will Build
100000 Houses Yearly

London, April 23.-England will
have to build 100000 houses in the
next Is years to overcome the bad
housing conditions which the govern
ment is now aiming to remedy. Steps
are being taken to increase supplies
of building material SO that 100000
houses may be erected. The aroused
interest of the royal family in the
housing problem is spurring activity.