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The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
RATIFICATION RALLY FOR
.BOTTNEAU FRIDAY, APR. 4
p. II. MCCONNELL TO SPEAK UN
DER AUSPICES OF LEAGUE.

The people Of Bottineau and coun-
try surrounding are urged to attend
the Ratification Rally to be held on
Friday, April 4th at 800 at the Grand
Theatre at which time p. II. McCon-
nell, who comes under the auspices Of
the National Nonpartisan League,
will address the voters on the laws
enacted at the session of the North
Dakota legislature just closed.
] Through campaign Of misrepre-
sentation carried on by certain news
papers of the state, many people have
a wrong impression of some of the
new laws enacted by the Sixteenth
assembly, and at this meeting an ex-
PLANTATION of these laws and an outline
Of their provisions will be made.
The voters Of North Dakota select
ed men to go to Bismarck TO enact
d certain program of legislation and
everyone is interested in learning more
about what the laws passed will mean
to the state.
Everyone who can possibly do 50
should attend this Rally to learn the
exact truth as to what was done at
Bismarck, in order that clear under
standing Of the issues may be had be-
fore signing any petitions to delay
or defeat the carrying out Of the in
tent Of the new laws.
Remember the date and be sure to
attend this Rally.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
The small farmers and hometown
sefs, who in the past have paid b.
the taxes Of North DALE e 8. cncAex

The small farmers and hometown
efs, who in the past have paid h~'~7-
the taxes Of North DaEc's socA
estimated, in future, ..,o Histo'
than 40 per cent. 1se uorations
owners Of stocks and bonds and busi-
ness and professional men with large
incomes, who have contributed the
other half of North Dakota taxes in
the past, will in future pay some 60
per cent or more.
While the total amount that will be
paid in taxes in North Dakota during
the next two years will be greater,
the amount that will be paid by the
farmer Of small means, developing
the state, will be no greater. The cor
porations and individuals who can af-
ford it will pay the increase made
necessary to clear up North Dakota's
floating debt, left by previous adj
ministration, put the schools Of the
state on their feet again, meet the
extra expenses that were necessitated
by war conditions and start the new
industries. rt
The North Dakota farmers are not
protesting against paying increased
taxes. In the first place, it is prob
able that their taxes, in the aggregate,
will not be increased. But if they
should be, they would know that they
are getting their moneys worth many
times over.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Senior 3

O0NkOr d
This week we are too busy to be in
terrupted by news reporters so as q
result not much gossip can be gather
ed. We have accomplished the fete Of
getting a half years work over in
three months and this week is the cli-
max, Semester examinations, and be-
lieve us the teachers aren't hurting
themselves any trying to make them
easy-thats what one half Of the
school is saying while the other half
is placidly enjoying a few days off.
Last Thursday afternoon Mr.. Lowe
gave a talk to the High School stu
dents on some Of his experiences in
France. This is the first time we have
heard from anyone who has been over
in the real fighting and we were sorry
he could not talk longer for Mr.. Lowe
is certainly posted on "Hun tactics"
Heard in the hallway-"Those class
parties certainly have quite tenden-
cy for raising Freshies into the Junior
ranks" Three or four Of the little
lambs found themselves in the Junior
rows Monday morning.
Those who attended the Junior Lit
erary meeting last Friday evening
were little disappointed in discover
ing it turned out to be all Seniors.
Senior 2
This is examination week and every
one is busy, save those few far sighted
folks who have kept their marks at
80 during the past semester.
The University Glee Club is expect
ed to entertain US March ~ at the
Grand. We have heard these people b.
fore and know what to expect.
Dana Mcintosh spent q day visiting
the high school.
The Junior Literary program was
presented Friday night to well filled
assembly room. That famous debate
Resolved that the president should
have one and only one term Of nix
years" was decided in favor Of tho
negative, Gertrude Murdoch and Thsl-
ma Johnson being the winners. Thom-
as White and Merle McBain, Of the
affirmative gave very creditable rea-
sons for their assertion, however.
On Friday evening, March Is. q
$3.50 the 81. s. team will play the City
Team ia the n. s. Gym. The a. s.
team won the last game with this
team, with . score d 81 % = = -
sure and come ont and - them ~
the snme fhis time. y ssS,ss 81
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27

once the people are fully awake to the
fact that they can operate public ne
cessities that produce revenue we'll as
those that don't.
These outside interests are willing
to put up lot of money to try and
keep this program from going into ef-
feet. If they can defeat the movement
at this time-by fair means or foul
they will win victory that is worth
lot, and will be assured of an oppor-
tunity to continue their exploitation
for another quarter Of a century at
least before the disorganized forces
can again gain strength enough to cut
any figure on the political field.
So when these intrenched interests
furnish money to start newspapers,
to hire men to handle the campaign
against the people, to twist and mis-
represent the facts and try and stir
up dissention over measures of lesser
Importance passed by the assembly,
they are doing it all with the idea Of
proving at least that the farmers and
workers can't "stick" and once they
break small hole in the wall they
will have gained what they have
fought to do for the past four years.
If the organized farmers and work.
ers of North Dakota-and the citizens
in all walks Of life who are interested
in the future welfare of the state
want to make this the leading pro-
gressive commonwealth of all, they
will retain what ground they have
thus far gained and will assist in put
ting the program enacted by the Six
teenth assembly into effect as soon as
possible, that the profiteers may un-
derstand that North Dakota is lost to
them forever.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
THE LAST BATTLE

While the organized farmers of
North Dakota have had to battle
for every inch Of the ground they
have gained in the past four years,
and by the hardest kind Of work and
a determination to win have succeed
ed in enacting their program into law
they are right now facing the most
bitter fight that has yet been made
a fight that will require all the
strength Of the organization to sue
cessfully combat.
With their back to the wall, and
driven to desperation with, the knowl-
edge that the people Of North Dakota
are about to demonstrate that the pres
ent system Of middleman robbery is
unnecessary, the milling combine,
grain gambling interests and the
packing trust profiteers will furnish
all the sinews Of war necessary to pre-
vent the program enacted by the Six
teenth assembly Of North Dakota
from going into effect.
They are not concerned only over
the loss Of the private pastures Of
exploitation they have 50 long enjoyed
in this state, but they are concerned
with what the success Of the farmers
program means TO their future ia other
states, which also have been complete
" dominated through emissaries Of
these interests having complete con-
troll of the law-making michinery.
They know that with the program
j2 state ownership success n this
state, they viii h unable to hold the
people aof other states n control very
lon9, and their prof will - ga ser-
icus dang q disappearing forever
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
UNDER FOUR FLAGS"
AT GRAND ON WEDNESDAY
HUN SUBSEA BOAT SUNK BY
CHASER.
Thrilling Scene Shown in "Under Four
Flags" Last u. s. Official War
Picture Here Wednesday.

The sinking of a German subsea
boat by an American chaser is one of
the unique and startling features
shown in "Under Four Flags" the U.
S. official war picture, detailing the
ACTIVITIES of the Allies on the several
fighting fronts, just issued by the Di-
vision Of Films, and Committee on
Public Information.
In this bit of war realism the trail
of the Hun submarine is plainly
shown, and the ripple made by the
periscope can be distinctly followed.
Overhead is a hydroplane, which drops
a bomb upon the trail of the undersea
pirate, while darting back and forth is
big sub-chaser.
One is able to follow the maneuvers
of the chaser pilot. He does not ap-
proach too close to the quarry; he is
teasing the enemy. The submarine
submerges. Suddenly the chaser turns
makes a wide sweep and then darts
straight as an arrow, with the speed
of an express train, directly over the
sub and drops a depth bomb. 1t
misses.
Again the chaser whirls, turns and
comes back with almost incredible
speed. But now the sub has become
alarmed. It's periscope momentarily
reappears and then is lost to view.
Over the ripping water the chase,
drives and drops a second bomb. There
is a moment Of expectancy. Then up
from the depths Of the ocean there
comes great water spout, and as il
settles ring Of oil appears upon the
water, widening out under the eye Of
the camera, and showing where an.
other Hun submarine has gone to the
bottom.
Those who see s'Under Four Flags
when it is exhibited at the Grand or
Wednesday, April 2 will experience 9
new thrill at this sensational sinking
of Hun subsea boat. It is, however
only one Of many thrilling incidents
in this latest Government picture
which visualizes the Allies fighting
their way to freedom from autocracy
and militarism.
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed bids will be received by
Whitby township up to 5 o'clock Fri
day, April 4th, 1919 for engine power
to pull one 12ft. blade grader, for
road grading. Work to begin as soon
as roads are passable for engine.
State horse power Of engine and price
asked for mile round. The lowest Or
any bids not necessarily accepted. For
further information address the Town
ship Clerk, A. II. White, Kramer, N. D
The Bottineau courant. (Bottineau, Bottineau County, N.D.) 1895-1929, 1919-03-27
AN INVITATION.

All patrons, members and friends
Of the Savings Loan and Trust Co,
of Minot; First Farmers Bank OF
Minot; First Security Bank Of Car
pio, and American Exchange Bank Of
Watford City, are invited to attend
the Free entertainment, dancing and
lunch to Be given for your pleasure
by Grant s. Youmans On the after-
noon md evening of March 81st, 1919.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
THE STAR IN THE EAST

IE~ HE PRESIDENTS Boston speech above
 sderaon of selishness the serene stars above te murderous strife of quarreIing tribes
 Without the Nations the treaty peace scrap paper There will be finally lays V eight
 The American people know by three centuries expert that people of differing boods religions dwell together in peace.
 Looking into the heart of America saw there the Christian desire for the welfare of mankind. urope the story of what he and Europe seeped determined join Ameri c people union of law and love.
 The language the President is irresistible gen warmth of his atruism, sehness meIts like der a
 Those who thought themselves incapable of generous use feel glow of warmth about the heart. orah Reed Lodge and Sherman icy the things yore, melting in the glow of day Men GAN live friendship.
 After countless centuries the barriers of hate away. they settle differences taking the maid from the wife, from the mother her
 The League Nations but the logical the league of Thirteen colonies The League Colonies experiment. The League Nations the improved tn thing founded upon that proved exper Ilens
 lroken Wilhelm history of this planet h the history Woodrow Wilson bright last, showing wise men the way to wisdom
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25

Fully 10 per cent. of the soldiers were well outside of the draft age,'' the report reads. If in addition to this number there be added the 10, 536 sailors and Marines who are all volunteers, the total of volunteers makes more than 20 per cent. of our totaI''
 This is the first time in the history of American Jewry that an attempt has been made to keep a, contemporary record of Jewish war participation.
 From information now at hand" :" the report concludes, cit has become apparent that the record of the Jewish War Service, when fully developed will demonstrate conclusively that the same qualities which enabled the Jews to survive through the centuries his capacity to endure, without breaking, prolonged and intense nerve strain; his initiative. his elasticity of mind, his faculty for organization, and above all, his fdealisn-have also en- abled him to fit himself successfully into 9. democratic army, fighting for world democracy"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
LOOKING BACK 50 YEARS
FROM THE F1Es OF THE TIsfsFANER, 25, 1S6s

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  which set in at an early hour
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
GRAND STREET

F AYOR CLIFFORD Wilson chairman of the commit VII tee to which confided the duty building ridge at Grand street The river at this point the water shallow and the structure should have l cen simple matter
 The contract let for S21 797 expense ond issue of $OO00 disposed The bridge up to this me has cost $355O0O and Mayor Wilson $OO0O more tD complete it.
 That is to the of this rise has been of such character that mil on dollars is needed something which $1 797 was mpe
 This narrow, short unmportant bridge will cost more 1an the contract of the Srafod bridge han half as much the great bridge that the lieut. at Hartford.
 Nor there that the bridge will complet d within the additional appropriation sought.
 No wonder Senator Clark gives his f the Taxpayers league for investigation tf Bridgeport.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
TROTzKY CROWS
 FASTIDIOUS
Conditions In Moscow IntOIera- ble - Money of Little
 Value.

Warsaw, Monday Feb. 24-(By the Associated Press)-Forty pounds of wheat flour is being sold at Moscow for 80 rubles and sugar is 50 rubles a pound, with both commodities vir- tually unobtainable. Starving horses which fall in the streets are stripped of their flesh before they are cold. Money is of little value, and pearls, diamonds, jewels, fine bronze clocks and paintings bring little .when trad ed. Thefts in these lines are, there fore, tnfrequent. In order to get food, @ trader must offer clothes. Women refugees from Moscow were recently held up at Smolensk, it is said, and their clothing was stolen, but the soldiers disdained to take a beautiful pearl necklace, so that its owner was able to sell the necklace.
 Intense cold prevails in Moscow and fuel is so scarce that wooden houses in the suburbs of the city have been torn down for fuel. Fine furniture i.as also been used for the same pur- pose. Stores have been closed by
 aerchants but the Soviet government has taken over some of the larger
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
Tales Of Connecticut
PUTNAM IN THE WOLFs DEN

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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
TWO PATROLmEN
 UP ON CHARGES

Charges against Patrolmen Bernard ferred against the two men by Super intendent John H. Redgate, at the last meeting of the Police Commissioners, were aired in the ctiy7 court room last night before the Police Board The hearing ended dtsastrously for both ot the patolmen. inasmuch as Patrolnan Reynolds was suspended from the force for % days, reduced one grade in rank, which means a re- duction of $10O a year in salary to him.
 Patrolman Bolger, who pleaded not guilty to the chs ges of neglect of duty and playing cards while on post received a suspension of 30 days. Both of the patrolmen will begin their en- forced vacations immediately
 The charges against t--e men con- sisted of playing cards in Nc. en- zine house while they were supposed to be patrolling their beats. Key holds, wishing to be comfortable. laid aside his uniform while he was en- gagged in the game. He pleaded guilty, and stated that he did not consider that he was neglecung his duty in so doing.
 Bolger stated that he had not play ed cards, and testimony was introduc ed by Lieutenant Foley to refute this statement. Captain Foley of No. , engine house stated that he had not seen PatroIman BoIger playing cards, the men under Captain Foley testified along the same line. The men on the other shift stated, however, that Bol- ger sat in the game at the start. They said that several times Bolger has played cards in the engine house.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25

places of business where only Bolshe- wiki are served. Flower shops and hair dressers do a good business about 30 of these places being open. Leon Trotzky, the Bolsheviki minis ter of war and marine who is fastid- ious about his personal appearance, and has a special lady manicurer, patronizes them.
 Nikolaf Lenine, the Bolshevik premier, who is considered quite mad by some of his colleagues, is the only prominent Bolshevik left who appears to live an austere life. It Is related that his automobile got stalled in a snow drift and at this moment foot pads appeared and appropriated the drivers fur coat. They also demand ed Lenfne's, but he explained: 'T am Ienine," but the thieves retorted That is all right We know you don't object, so long as we are com rades," and then made off.
 Russia is beset by all kinds of dis eases, typhus being particularly pre- valent- Vokda substitutes are being used and have weakening effect on the people.
 Kerosene and benzine are reported to be common drinks. The first thing that marauding soldiers on the Polish frontier demand is liquor. They ap- pear never to be sober. The large number of deaths in Moscow has led to a decree making the undertaking business a state monopoly.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
SENATOR LEWIS REPLIES ID
 CRITICS OF LEAGUE OF NATIONS

Cataline charged by a Cicero with conspiracy to surrender his land to the enemy of his country, and Taft a modern Aaron Burr, they would not have been more violently impugned than each has been by the leaders of the opposition to the League of Ma Hons,' said MT. Lewis.
 Nothing so proved the animosity to Wilson's success in any design as the refusal to grant him his request, cabled as he sailed for America, to postpone discussions of the constitu- ton of the league until he could ar rive and explain the circumstances ot it's formation. The fact that there would be months after Wilson returns to Paris for the conclusion of his work, in which discussion of every nature could be had, was of no in 1uence on those who preferred to ex- hibtt everywhere their defiance of any request he might make.
 The reasons urged as a justinca- ton for the assault have, I declare. no grounds in the contents of the doc ument. It is said that the document violates our policy against alliances with foreign governments as opposed by Washington. l ez.>1lwer that the document prevents what Washington opposed-partial alliances by America with any foreign country, whenever statesmen inclined.
 Tt requires two-thirds of all to permit any war or peace action with one. Would two-thirds ever allow s7'"h dis9 dvantage to them in favor of any one against them all?
 The constitution of the league pro- vides the possibility of a political al- Hance with any European power by balancing against the European, the Asiatic Japan and all South America
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25

Washington, Feb. 25-Speaktng in the Senate yesterday in support of the proposed League of Nations, Senator Lewis, of Illinois, Democratic whip, declared that the league would not contravene the advice of Washington of the Monroe Doctrine, and broadly intimated that personal and political antagonism 10 Resident Wilson lay behind the opposition in Congress.
 Senator Lewis replied specifically to recent speeches by Senators Borah of Idaho, Republican, and Reed of Mis- souri, Democrat. Ills address, which because of attacks on the league, was not withheld in accordance with the Presidents request that debate be postponed, marked resumption of Sqnate discussion of the league with psospects of. daily speeches until ad- journment of Congress a week from tomorrow
 Attacks upon the league, Senator Lewis asserted were based on false fears and designed to awaken preju- dice Demanding that opponents present their plan for world peace, he asked:
 Have you any? Is there any voice of veto from you all on whatever plan-merely that it is proposed by Wilson?
 The country is not deceived-and when it does know that for party politics or personal prejudices their represen ntatives would ortinue to consign the nations children to the misery of cripples-to the agony of sightless eyes-and order the de stru ction of their young lives forever, these Christian mothers and patriot fathers will cry down on the heads of them all the curse of heaven.
 .tIf MnNdrnEZ Wilson were a Rnrrna ',
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-02-25
ENDORSE METAL
 SHIP YARD STRIKE

Portland, Ore, Feb. 25-Endorse- ment of the metal ship yard strikes at Seattle and Tacoma, which has tied up shipyards in those cities since Jan uary 21, was given last night by the Pacific Coast Metal Trades District Council, which concluded an eight day conference by calling for a refer endum vote of all 5urisdictional unions on a proposal for a coast wide strike on April l. The proposed strike would be for the purpose of enforc- ing wage demands made by Puget Sound shipyard workers in excess of those fixed by the Mack awards which expire March 31.