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The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

FOUND: Pocket book containing
Identification card and a number Of
valuable pictures evidently belong
ing to some man. Owner inquire at
Pioneer office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

The first number will be worth
the price of a season ticket for the
Woman's Club Lecture Course. Get
your season ticket and be at the op-
era house Saturday, October 18th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Mesdames G. w. Kotts, G. S. Egan
and c. S. shippy returned from
Grand Forks Monday where they at
tended the annual convention of the
state w. c. T. U.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

A big attendance at the dance last
Friday evening is reported and ev-
eryone had a jolly time.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02
COW LOST

One brindle COW, with black and
white calf at side, strayed from my
place l mi. north and 6 mi. west Of
Hope about Sept. 23rd. Finder
please notify
JOHN ROMANICK,
Hope, North Dakota
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

ROBT. G.
Kiester, MINI.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Carl Nybo has been busy this week
redecorating the interior of the post
office. .
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

w. E. Taplin returned Monday
from his farm in the timber near
Detroit, MINI. Before he left an
Indian friend predicted that u four
days rain was at hand and Judging
from the actual weather since, he
was about right. Snow is reported
a short distance to the north.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Sunday morning Rev. Bergman
speaks on the subject, What is the
Good of Religion" Music will be
furnished by the members of the
Hope Orchestra. In the evening he
will deliver the third of his series
of sermons on pictures in Gods
Gallery" entitled Drifting.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Don't miss the Minneapolis Oper-
attic Company at the Opera House
Saturday, October 18th.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

FOR SALE-On easy terms or Rent.
The East IL Of Sec. s, Township
Ia, Range IS. For particulars adj
dress
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Miss Edna Pope has accepted a
position in Kraabel's store and took
up her duties yesterday.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02
"
Locals .
As We Heard Them

For Sale: Kitchen range. In
quire at Pioneer office.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Mrs. Geo. Smith and children ar
rived several weeks ago from Cali
fornia and have been visiting with
Mrs. Northrop In Fargo. Mrs. Smith
came to Hope Tuesday and Is visit
ing friends in the city.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

Lieut.. j. Earl Fladeland visited
Hope Saturday with his Curtis aero
plane and took several passengers
for Joy rides. Col. l. w. STANDBY
who was engaged to cry the sale at
the J. M. Miller Farm made the trip
out from town in the plane and Mrs.
Standby who went out by auto, re-
turned. Owing to the unpleasant
weather a number who had planned
to try the sensation Of getting up in
the air. postponed the trip. We I'M
derstand Lieut.. Fladeland will re-
turn to Hope at some later date.
AS next Sunday marks the close
of the Conference year. Rev. Martin
will speak in the morning on "The
Years Work and Some Reflections
it Prompts" Special attention is
called t the evening service. AT
this time the pastor will give a re-
view of a very interesting book that
has Just been published: What hap
ened in Europe, by Frank A. Van
derlip. One of the great subjects
of the day that he discusses is. the
labor question. He propoes some
very feasible plans for the adjust
ing of the the labor problems, where
in justice can be obtained by both
sides. Men of the town and COM
munity are given a special invita-
ton to attend this service.
LOST: Casing and rim 31x4, Over
land. Finder return to Hope Gar
age or notify o. E. Bowling, Hope,
N. Oak.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1919-10-02

toners.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
Asks Injunction Against
"Billy" Meyers Place;
Police Are Searching
CASSIDY AND MEN
CALL AT OFFICE
OF THE PROSECUTOR

Either with or without a per-
nit from Chief of Police Peter
Kline, several members of the
police department, including
Asst. Chief of Police William
Cassidy. visited the Offices of
County Pros. samuel p.
Schwartz on their own initia-
tive Thursday night, and spent
some time in conference with
Deputy Pros. George A. Schock.
The conference between the
deputy prosecutor and the men,
bers OF the police department
was in regard 70 the evidence
in the case the police have
against John Ramsey, arrested
Wednesday night on a charge of
having the unlawful possession
of liquor.
Chief Kline Friday refused 10
communicate with The News
Times, instructing Capt. Cordier
to say that he was out. so il
was impossible for the nonce
TO learn from the chief himself
whether the men of his depart
ment visited the prosecutor Of
flee without permit. or
whether the chief issued one to
them.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
ALLIES READY FOR
GERMAN REFUSAL
Rejection of Peace Terms Re-
garded AS Not ImpoS-
SibIe Contingency.
BY LOWELL MI1LLErr.

PARIS, March 21.--British off,
cials are considering the possibility
that Germany may refuse to accept
the terms Of the preliminary treaty.
il was learned from authoritative
sources today. They believe there is
real danger that the enemy will
throw up their hands and say DO
what you like"
What the peace delegates are
planning 10 do in such a contingency
could not be ascertained. II was un-
derstoOd. however that ALI safe
guards will be taken"
The American delegates have re-
ceived their first report from VIII
liam E Bullitt. who left for Rus
sia several weeks ago TO investigate
conditions under the bOlShevik
regime Bullitt. who had been one OF
the delegations advisers on Rus
sian affairs, left without any creden-
tials 20 the soviet government but
with directions TO obtain such infor-
nation as was possible, as quickly
as possible He is now enroute TO
Paris and is expected 70 be able 20
throw considerable light on the sit
uation which will be considered as
soon as the preliminary peace with
Germany is disposed OF.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
BRITAIN To SINK
GERMAN SHIPS
Will Divide With Allies if
Need be, But Will De-
Stroy Own Portion.
u Tnlted D.

BY United Press.
LONDON March 21-The storm
of indignation from the Italian and
French press az the suggestion or
the British admiralty that .nterned
German warships should be sunk is
not disturbirg the British.
II the Italians and French Will not
aSrec TO this propose! Great Britain
is willing cd j.riIe the ships. but
WIZ sink le ,ar portion. the United
Press learned au.horita,ively today.
Utilization of tEc ships has been
thoroughly considered b. -he Brit
Ssh. Acco-line 20 an official o. the
admiraltr ,his was the conclusion.
Use OF airy 30 -hc surrendered fleet
as lighting craft is impraCtiCaN,e. un-
less special shells are manuc- ctured
for The German guns. Il does not
tend toward efficiency 20 employ two
entirely different types of ammuni-
tion The cost would be prOhibitive.
The construction OF German war
ships is entirely different from that
OF allied craft and special means
would have 20 ne provided for their
maintenance. equipment and repair.
Their use as merchant vessels : i'm
practical owing 20 lack Of carrying
space.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
OeIer and
EUangeIiSt at
First Methodist

DIR. J. NJ. Taylor. world traveller
and evangelist, will speak on the
Methodist centenary at the First NJ.
+. church Sunday morning. Dr. Tay-
Tor has travelled 100000 miles On a
mission for the general conference
of the Methodist Episcopal church.
His address will! deal with social and
religious conditions in India and
other foreign lands. DR.. Taylor spoke
at world program conventions at
Chicago, Des Moines. and Mime
apolis and is a member of the ma
uonal team of the Methodist CEN
tenary. Last November ne returned
from a $4,000 mile evangelistic tour.
Or. Taylor has some interesting in
formation about the red flag and
bolshevikism.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
Collect Tax
From Those Who
Sell Liquor

The status of the thousands OF
gallons of liquor now stored in the
bull PEN at the police station and
in Chief Peter Kline's private cup
board with respect TO the federal
tax was settled Friday in a ruling
announced by Collector Peter Kru-
yer. Indianapolis Kruyer's an
nouncement is based on informa-
ton received from Daniel c. Roper.
commissioner Of internal revenue at
Washington.
The ruling follows.
.'Bootleggers and bnndtiger oper-
ators convicted since Feb. %. are
subject 10 the $1,000 special war
revenue tax and all other liquor
seized from violators of the state pro
hibition law is not subject 10 federal
taxation unless disposed of at sale
by order of a court"
This tax cannot be assessed on
persons convicted of having liquor
in their possession, Kruyer said He
added that he will start immediate
ly to collect this tax from all per
sons convicted in state courts of
selling liquor illegally.
Kruger asked for the rulings 10
ascertain whether he could hold
county oficials who now hold the
liquor or the owners from whom it
was seized. liable TO the tax.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
ASKS COOPERATION
ON TAX RETURNS
Assessor Points Out Amount
of Work 0cCaSioned
by New Law.

Cooperation on the part OF tax
payers Of South Bend is asked by Jo-
seph Voorde. township assessor. who
points out the great amount Of work
which his office faces as a result OF
the new tax law. just passed by the
recent legislature.
More than 10000 tax schedules
must be filled out in Portage town
ship alone. Mr.. Voorde explains The
books from his office must be in the
hands OF the auditor by June /. and
the amount OF clerical work which
will result from the new appraise-
ment. which takes place this year
makes il imperative that the returns
be made as rapidly as possible.
Property is 20 be assessed al its
actual cash value" the assessor said
Friday. This viii increase our valu-
alton from the 10000. 900 OF 1915 20
approximately 85.OOO.OOO in 1919.
The provision OF the law states, how
ever. that the total amount OF taxes
collected. this year cannot exceed the
amount collected last year. and as
CONTINUED on PAGE FOUR.l
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
PADEREWSKI SAYS HUNS
ARE NOT BEATEN IN EAST
WIFE WON'T STAY
ON FARM: HUSBAND
ASKS FOR DIVORCE

How are YOU going TO keep
'cm down ON the farm. after
they've sccn-SOuth Bend?" f.
the variation of the popular song
which Joseph \. Cripe OF Wal
kertOn. Ind, il singing. His song,
however. II i'm a rather mournfuI
tone.
Cripc has filed suit for divorce
from his wife. Grace. charging
cruel and inhuman treatment.
The cruel and inhuman treat
mcnt il set forth "a follows:
Grace simply wouldn't stay on
the farm. She wanted her hus-
since all OF his money was tied
uP i'm the farming business, and
since nc knows no other occups-
ton i'm which nc might make n
living. hc feels that hc must
remain as a tillcr of the soil.
Grace. however. wanted TO
come 90 south Bend, and so. after
two unsuccessful attempts 10
break away from Farmer Joseph
via the divorce courts. she mp
aud left him on Feb. ID Of this
year. the husbands complaint
SAYS. At the present time. accord
ing 60 the affidavit. she il keep
ing house for three men in
bachelors quarters. in this city.
They were married Nov. "a,
1912.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
ANOTHER BANK
Lowell State" Name of Insti-
tuition For East Side.

With the establishment of the
Lowell state bank, south Berd will
be given its 18th banking institu-
ton. The new bank is now being
organized with a capital stock of
$4,000 and will be centrally To-
Gated on the east side of the city.
The new bank is TO cater princi-
pally TO east side business, and the
papers for its incorporation are new
in course of preparation. Several
centrally located sites on the east
side for the new institution are un-
der consideration. The shares of the
new bank are TO sell at S125 each.
This will make the third banking
institution to be incorporated for
business in South Bend during the
past 60 days, two other new insti-
tutions having been recently incor-
porated The city now has II es-
tablished banking institutions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
ReCOUerS Lost
Children After
22- Year Hunt

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. March 2f.-John
COrcOran of Chicago. reunited
with his children after a %
years search for them, believed
he was the happiest man i'm the
world today.
When his wife died while they
were living at DunnviIlc. Ontar-
10. ne gave over the care OF
these small children to a step
sister and Ecft for the states.
When he went back the step
sister had died and the children
had been given over 10 somebody
else.
He lost sight of them and not
until a few days ago did he find
trace of them in Buffalo. v. y.
IL chanced that nc met an old
DunnvilIe friend who gave him
the news.
One daughter lived at Buffalo.
another at Niagara Falls. y. ".
and q son was n cable tcle-
grapher i'm Newark, y. J.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
Enterline to Open "Y" Bureau
70 Get Jobs for Service Men;
Name Committee to Assist

Rev. George +. Enterline. form er
pastor of the Quincy Street Baptist
church. who has been army chap
lain at Camp Custer. Mich, since
last fall. will return to South Bend
Saturday morning to act as business
secretary Of the employment bureau
to he instituted at the y. NJ. c. A.
for the benefit Of returning sailors
and soldiers.
Rev. Enterline has had consider
able experience with the army men
and believes with proper care the re-
turning soldiers can be placed in pO-
sitions which will he permanent.
\ committee composed OF the fol-
lowing was named by the Y. NJ. c.
4. directors 20 act with Rev En-
;erline: John Campbell, Y. VI. c. A.
worker I'm camps: Col. George Frey
ermuth; Lieut. Earl Britton: J. g.
LonEbrake Of the employment office
OF the Studebaker corporation. and
Rev Rodney NcQuarry, former
army chaplain in France who was
recently made pastor of the First
BAPTIST church OF this city
offices FOR the bureau will be
opened in the mems lobby Of the Y.
". c. A. Saturday and will be open
for applicants Monday. The bureau
will get in communication with all
factories and Institutions Of the city
that employ help and Will endeavor
to cooperate with hem in placing
men that viii be permanent with
them. Special emphasis will be laid
on the placing OF these applicants in
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
|. w. WIS NOW SEEKING
TO ORGANIZE MAIDS
BY United Press

BY United Press:
CHICAGO. March Elf capital
ism refuses to bow TO the I. W. ".
Mr.. Capitalist will be hit right where
Il hurts worse-the stomach. So
said an I. W ". ultimatum found
on scores Of back doorste2s here to-
day. The ultimatum was message
TO the maid.
Ernest Holman. secretary Of the
new Domestic Workers union, said
in explanation: I'VE plan 10 organ
ize the girls who work in the homes
OF the rich. Then II the capitalist
fails to treat his factory workers
fairly the cook will quit.
In turn, the ice man will pass Mr.
Capitalist up and so will the milk
man, grocery boy and others
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21

terday by the special parliamentary
committee which investigated the
mining situation. They were made
public in the house Of commons last
night by Andrew Bonar Law.
spokesman OF the government The
cabinet recommended adoption OF
the report OF Justice Sankey. repre-
sentinG the government on the com
mission. which was in effect com
promise between the separate reports
submitted by the owners and miners
representatives Sankey's report rec
commended seven hour day. as soon
as possible. 10 be followed by six
hour day. an immediate wage in
crease Of 4S cents day. and fur
ther investigation 10y the commission
OF the question Of the naturalization
Of the mines with a report on this
matter TO be made by May 20
The report, signed by six labor
members recommended granting the
miners demands fully That signed
by three mine owners recommended
a seven-hOur day and "A 36-cent wac.
increase.
Situation Not Hopeful
The situation is not hopeful
Robert Smilhe. head OF the miners
told the United Press. Il can't sqv
whether we viii strike tomorrow
las the miners themselves have
voted-but we are ready don't
think the Paris peace situation will
make any difference 10 the miners.
Addressing commons lasf niga.
comes the government viii use 8I
the states resources without the
slightest hesitation 20 win a victory.
When he announced the govern
ment recommended acceptance OF
the Sankey report Tories loudly
cheered and LaboriteS murmured
one calling out. We might talk Big
too. Boner Law replied This is uo
threat" The Laborites answered
That's what we object Co..
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21

While the government has offer
ed some concessions TO both the rail-
way men and miners. labor leaders
declare it must yield 10 every de
mand Of the triple alliance 20
avert an industrial catastrophe.
Railway Mems Position.
Both sides refuse 10 make an Off
cial statement, but a leader of the
railway men, made the following
declaration to the United Press.
We prepared for the worst
If we strike we will win. III we
win the government Will fall.
and will be replaced by a labor
ministry. The government real
ICES the seriousness of a general
strike. IL will mean that thou
sands Of people in the great in
dustrial district will face starva-
tion as the government would be
unable to run enough trains TO
insure distribution Of sufficient
food"
Many laborites believe Premier
Lloyd George is fully aware OF the
danger Of the situation and personal
ly is inclined TO sympathize with the
workers, but they doubt that he has
the support of the whole govern
ment.
Meanwhile, committees OF miners,
railway men and transport work
ers today were preparing reports 10
be submitted to the joint conference
Of their leaders. called for p. m.
Last Hour Proposal.
An 18th hour proposal made by
the government TO the railway men
last night includes a 4S-hour week
and overtime pay at the rate or time
and q quarter for Sundays. time and
a half for night work and a 3b-cent
bonus for night. The present wage
basis would continue for the balance
of the year. The government point
ed out that even these concessions
which are far short Of the workers
demands-wOuld necessitate a gen
eraI rate increase. Standardization OF
the railways was not mentioned in
the governments order
1T is a new and modified order
but am unable 20 predict what the
verdict Of the railway mems dele
gates will be-" said J II. Thomas,
leader of the railway employees. The
outlook is still difficult
The railway men held brief
meeting last night but adjourned
until today without taking action.
The status is uncertain if they
should resolve 10 continue negotia-
tions on the basis of the govern
ment's latest proposition. owing TO
the fact they are bound TO cooper
ate with other members OF the
triple alliance" no matter what IN
dividual decision they might reach
Three Reports offered.
Three reports were submitted yes
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
GENERAL MOTORS BUYS
AUTO PLANT IN MUNClE

MUNCIE, Ind. March 21.-Of-
fetal announcement was made here
this morning that the General Mo-
tors corporation of Detroit had
bought the Interstate automobile
plant here and also 40 acres of
-round adjoining on which addi-
-ions will be erected 10 make one
1. the largest automobile and auto
mile parts concerns in the United
States
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
FORCED
TO EVACUATE DVINSK

By United Press.
HELSINGFORS. March 20.-"The
bolsheviki have been forced TO
evacuate DVinsk. abandoning great
quantities of munitions" the news
paper Psyovski Nabat declared to-
day.
Dvinsk is an important city 125
miles southeast Of Riga. Recent dis
patches said thc Poles had driven
the bolsheviki from Pinsk, 100 miles
east OF Brest-Litovsk
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
GIVE HUM0RIST PAIR
OF WOODEN TROUSERS

BY United Press
ANN ARBOR. Mich March 2l-
Al an early hour today kendriclS
kimbaiil of Neenah Wis. and the
barrel were s-iu missing. Eimbaill.
IA Junior I'm the University OF Michi-
zan. conducted humorous column
in the college paper.
Thursday aumoer of seniors,
who had been given mention in the
column took kimbaill 10 miles out.
gave him barrel In place OF his
TROUSERS and departed
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21
Says Only Strong Polish State Can PreveI
German Rule IL, Russia Menacing World
Curious QuirkS
in Days Ne pS

BY United Press:
SPRINGFIELD. III. - Sanga-
mon county rural mail carriers,
dOckcd n days pay for ceIcbrat-
Ing the armisticc last November.
threaten To 60 before congress
and stage an extra act i'm the war
drama.
LITCHFIELD. Ill.-Any old
shoes today? New foot wear for
the whole town dropped out of
speeding automobile passing
through here. Freight car
thieves. police believe.
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla
Earl Hamilton started his motor
cycle at o'clock yesterday morn
ing. Then the stopper broke.
It was four O'Clock when the
juice ran out. He pushed the
machine four miles To dinner.
MINNEAPOLIS.-The only de-
scriptiOn police had of Dolly Ellis
bury, 10 years old, was that she
wore green paHtalcttcs. They
found 'em on a clotheslinC. She
confessed robbery.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-03-21

order that they are not sent where
they will not he satisfied.
a checking system will be a part
OF the secretarial work which Will
show the number Of applicants sign
ed and the number Of permanent pO-
sitions filed by the bureau. Further
details will be worked out at a meet
ing Of the directors Of the Y. NJ. G.
A. with the committee and Rev.
o'clock.