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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02

the past few weeks-a year ago it
was looked upon largely as a dream.
People talked Of it much as they
talked about the Panama canal project
fifty years ago. 1t seemed that far
away and problematical.
In North Dakota the Fargo Forum
was one of the first newspapers to
urge the construction of deep water
way to the sea via the St. Lawrence
river. At a time when but few pa
pers in the land regarded the pro-
posal as practical proposition the
Fargo paper urged the undertaking
for its great value to the state of
North Dakota and the whole inland
empire. Other papers quickly joined
in the fight. Duluth people, realiz-
ing the value to their city should it
be given access to the sea, organized
to back the scheme and other Lake
cities soon Joined with them in urg-
ing prompt action. By 1920 so much
sentiment had been created, political
parties began to refer to- the project
in their platforms.
Then New York woke up. Business
men of that city began to see COM
mewe slipping away from the port of
New York. They hurridly organized
opposition, the entire state, with per-
haps the single exception Of St. Law
erence County, joining in the shout of
protest. One of the things in this re-
gard which has excited wonder is
the fact that Buffalo was in some way
induced to take the New York City
view. Many people outside of Buff
falo see where that city might be-
come an ocean port through the deep
ening and canalizing of the St. Law
erence-to the infinite advantage Of
that place. Indeed, Walter Dempsey,
congressman from Buffalo, and one
of the foremost opponents Of. the
project. as chairman of the Rivers
was believed, the bill would be re-
ferred had been counted upon by the
New Workers to kill the St. Lawrence
proposition before it should reach
the house of Representatives.
However, big boost came last
spring when. the International Joint
High Commission, formed a number
Of years ago by the United States
and Canada to adjust water fisheries
and other matters of an International
character, announced that its engi-
neers had found the project feasible
both from the standpoint Of con-
struction and of its economic pos
sibilities when completed.
But the greatest stroke of all came
when President Harding came out
openly in favor of the project. The
President, convinced that that por-
ton of the farming population living
at the greatest distances from both
coasts would be benefited by the con-
struction of canals which would adj
nit ocean steamers to the ports of the
Great Lakes, had quietly investigated
the proposition and in his message to
Congress asked that that body at once
to undertake the task.
The New York delegation, the main
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02

The New York delegation, the main
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02
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WASHINGTON NEWS
LETTER
By PARKER LA MOORE
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The big question confronting the
statesmen in Washington today is the
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence river pro-
ject: is it feasible; shall it be built;
and when? Those are the matters
that must be decided within the weeks
to come.
The soldiers bonus is the irksome
question of the moment. The treat
les, results Of the arms conference,
must be ratified or rejected. The
country must be returned to a state
of industrial notwithstanding the
railroads, with their manifold prob
lens; the laboring man, vieing with
the capitalist; and the farmer and his
trouble of falling markets and ad-
ditional credit facilities. But for the
future, overshadowing all other mat
tiers in its momentous scope, looms
the issue provoked by the St. Law
erence deep waterway. Not since
the completion of the Panama canal
has the country been asked to con-
slider such far-reaching undertaking
of domestic and economic Importance.
An undertaking, the completion of
which will mean additional profits of
q million year, according to some
of its more earnest adherents.
The st. Lawrence deep waterway
has come rapidly to the front during
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02
California Not Alarmed Over Nom
partisan League

Sacramento Bee: At a meeting
held in Modesto last Saturday, an ex-
ecutive committee for the Non Parti-
san League was named and plans were
made to push the organization of the
League throughout the state.
Perhaps couple of years ago, this
action would have created a stir.
At that time Townley was at the
height of his power in North Dakota,
and conservative-minded people were
creating out Of his influence and in
tentions new DOGGY with which to
brighten themselves and their neigh
bors. .
But to-day the announcement that
the Non-P Partisan League has in fact
invaded California gets scant notice.
And the reasons are not hard to find.
In the first place, there has been
radical change in the temper Of the
people.
During the war, the stories Of war
outrages, German spies and Bolshe-
wiki bomb-throwers had created q
state Of mind in which the noise Of al
pistol sounded louder than cannon
ordinarily.
Men and women were in panic
-OSS4 tASA1. SAIaUVWSs k1SUSS, WNSI Lllo
League won second victory in North
Dakota and almost elected q Gov
ernor in Minnesota, many excited i'm
aginations saw State Socialism al
ready triumphant.
In the second place, the force Of
the Nonpartisan League seems largely
to have expended itself, and the
movement promises soon to become
embalmed in the annals Of other
sporadic outbursts of economic dis
content.
With Townley under sentence for
disloyalty and the Nom Partisan State
Government in North Dakota recent
" recalled in its own stronghold, the
League shows signs Of dissolution.
Moreover, while the farmers were
never more discontinued than they are
today, they are exerting their infiu-
ence through such organizations as
the Farm Bureau Federation, which
have no suspicious Of redness attach
ed to them.
Consequently, the Non-Partisan
League = not likely to be much Of q
factor ii California.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02

here and there in the disconnected
fringe
But as cause for real anxiety, it
will not worry the most timid banker.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1922-03-02

Consequently, the Non-Partisan
League i not likely to be much Of q
factor ii California.
It will pick up ! few adherents
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
CUNBOATS Shell
Z buildings In
CANTON Attack
Life and Property Are Menaced -
Sun Vat Sen Prepares for
Further Bombardment

WASHINGTON, June 20.-With = fur.
Their bombardment of Canton imminen1s
American Minister Schurmann, at Pckin0s
has advised Rear Admiral Strauss, COM
mander Of the American fleet in Asiatio
waters, that American life and property may
be in need of immediate protection, it woo
announced at the state department today.
Schurmann forwarded to the department : repos1
from j. c. Huston American consul At Canton, With
stated that the frat attack on Canton BY Sum Yet S
gunboats had resulted in serious damage to tWo
American buildings.
Consul Huston reported that he had protested a ~
former South China president against damage to Amei
property Sun Vat Sen replied that while he planned r.
again lombard Canton he would not turn his guns uD
the water 'front.' where the foreign buildings loAeo
unless fired upon from there.
department advices from Pekng generally CO.
fmed reports Of SUMS overthrow by Gen. Chen Chung
Ming.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Whispers OF
MONARCHIAL
DRIVE Heard
Diplomats T hin k
Alexander M ay
Be Considering
Coup for Empire

BELGRADE. Sune .e.--Diple-
mails suspect ths honeymoon 81
King AloxsndBv and Queeu
Marie of JuKo~lssia y bat she
starting point of new monarch
icsI drive on Russia.
Its object, according 10 this
suspicion. Is Ia place the young
couple on the throne ON which
the Romanoffs sat until the rev.
oIufion.
while the king and his bride
whose native country Of Rumania
lies between JugoaIavia and the rich
Ukraine region OF Russia, are honey
incoming In Becd. Slovenls. the pos
sibility OF Alexander sitting on this
Russian throne Is discussed in whis
per- In court circles In several cap
stais.
n such n plot exists and sue
cccd.. n win mean that Queen
Marie of Rumania, most famous
royal matchmaker OF Europe,
has played the biggest card In
her career.
II win mean that her daughter
will rule as royal consort over
the greatest empire under tho
sun.
Reports OF this gossip evidently
reached King Alexander's ears. for
he denied 1; thru implication In a
public statement some time before
his marriage.
MY task M king OF Jugoslavia.
he said. will be 20 organize my
country internally and cure II OF the
ravages OF war. I and my people de
sire nothing more than peace"
But. despite this denial. some un
disputed facts lend background &c
the gossip Of intrigue. They are:
ONE. King Alexander is the mosi
logical successor 10 the Russian
throne. being today the most power
full reigning Slavic monarch. He
spent much of his youth and gained
much OF his education in Russia.
TWO: Alexander has been harbor
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
SLAYER GETS
LIFE IN JAIL

JACKSON, Mich. June 2o.--
George Straub. who confessed slay'
ing Miss Alice Mallett. social worker.
with an AK. pleaded guilty In the cir
cult court here today and was SEN
fenced TO life imprisonment in soil.
tary confinement at hard labor In the
Marquette state penitentiary.
An advance guard of heavily
armed police. to prevent mob vio-
ience. cleared the way from Lansing
to jackson during the morning. and
Strnub was rushed thru.
Judge Benjamin Williams passed
sentence.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Puts off Marriage
to Enter Contest! !!

- IN ttlfl III
------------------------. MINI. but we had
planned on being married at Seattle.
June 2s. Four days later is O. X.
Here's looking ahead to the happy
dayr'
Here's his essay on why We
Want 10 Get Married.:
'As we are Just normal human b~-
ings. ! am sure our reasons why we
wish 10 marry are not very different
from those other young couples
would give. The first and greatest
Is TINT we love and desire a more
intimate companionship than public
opinion will sanction outside of mar
riagc. This is. we wish to be to.
gether all the time and that cannot
be unless we marry. The instructive
craving for n mate cannot be salts.
flied by less than taking and possess.
ing IN your own little nest.
Love In the chief reason why
we wish 10 marry. without love
marriage would be only bondage.
Turn to Page Z. Column ~
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

One OF the earliest instances Of
such irretrievable miscarriage Of
justice was recorded In Louisiana.
A young man named Boynton was
stopping with a friend at tavern
on the Mississippi. Chums for
years. they had worked. played and
lived together. Sometimes they
quarreled. But II was always
friendly tiff which was soon forgot
ten.
One day the friend was found mur.
dered in a rice field. BY his side
were Boynton's pistols.
The authorities rushed to the boys'
room. Boynton was asleep.
Without awakening him they
searched around. In his hat they
found a slip OF paper which had
been seen In his friends hand q
short time before.
The boy jumped up with a start.
Before he had time TO collect his
thoughts. he was placed under ar
rest
Charged with murder!
II was like nightmare. Not only
had he lost his best friend but he
was in danger OF losing his own life.
too.
At the trial witnesses told OF hav-
ing seen the two boys near the rice
field short time before the murder.
Boynton was convicted.
In the very face OF death he kept
Turn to Page !. Column =
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Wish TO Sell
TO A SIINCY
Rich WOMAN?
Salvage a Ship or
Whip Cream? Ask
Baron Fersen at
$50 Inducement



Would ron NE q maks
whipped cream cut Of cream
that's too fresh 20 whips DO
you want to sell . $500 fur coat
to the stingicsf woman In town!
Or do you have q ,earuing to
raise all the ships that werc
Summarized during the war and
tote 'em up TO the top Of SIT.
EverestY
n you'd likc 10 do any Of
these little things, just apply 20
Baron Eugene Ferscn and he'll
tell you how--upon receipt Of .
modrsf consideration Of $50.
Al least. that's what the baron
prpmised a moderately large and
moderately enthusiasts audience a,
the Arena Monday night. when he
delivered the first OF a series OF
three free lectures" on Mans
Latent Powers and How to Develop
Them"
The secret. Fersen said. lies IN
atomic power" which. he declared.
Is going to put electricity and other
forms Of energy out OF business when
II is properly harnessed.
"The atomic energy contained in a
cubic inch OF matter" he told his
audience. is sufficient TO raise every
ship that was summarized during the
war from the bottom OF the sea 20
the top OF the highest mountain In the
world II will cure colds or enable
man 10 get along on two hours sleep
a night.
II remember once In Cleveland I
was invited 10 supper at the home
Of one Of my students. She was dis.
appointed because she found that her
cream was too fresh to whip. But I
iust told another one OF my students
to use her atomic energy-and the
cream was whipped.
''On another occasion. student Of
mine. who was a saleswoman, sold
two expensive fur coats TO two wom-
en- who are noted for their miserli.
ness-Just by using atomic power"
Unfortunately the ushers fin
ished taking up the collection
just about this time, and Fersen
decided he'd talked enough so
everyone had to go home without
finding out how to harness his
''atomic power"
.fI
pamphlets In which the baron
promised TO give 'em the low
down--at $50 per.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
KIDNAPPED IN
FLEEING AUTO
Police and Sheriff's Men
Trail Speeding Machine

Police and deputy sheriffs
were searching the entire north
end Of the city Tuesday following
n report of the kidnapping Of
woman by four automobile ban
dts.
The woman. fighting desperate
~ against her captors, was seen
by an employe Of the Maplewood
dairy as she was carried past in
an automobile speeding north ON
Fairview ave.
The dairyman's attention was
drawn TO her by mufficd screams
which she uttered despite the fact
that one OF the men had his hand
across her mouth and was trying tc
throw an overcoat over her head.
The automobile. high.powered
touring car. was travelling at rate
of at least 60 miles an hour.
Patrolman c. @. Stanley was the
first patroiman TO reach the scene,
but he was unable TO find any trace
OF the automobile.
Later the police were informed
that the automobile had been seen as
IL passed Gersix Manufacturing Co.
employees OF which firm said IL bore
license No. f76119. This IS for a for
hire car. and was issued to Harold
f.. Glering. 1915 Third ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Lad With Range of
5 Notes Beyond
Piano to Sing

1--WE had n wonderful time.
An it's great 10 be home an
see all ths folks again. B---but--"
Manly little bob" Murray's
voice trailed off into what sound
ed suspiciously like sob.
lie had just completed the most
triumphant experience that any boy
OF i3 had ever had in all the worlds
history. He had received national
and international honors for his pre-
cocious musical abilities. He was
returning TO his home In Tacoma
with his future OF a Caruso practl.
cally assured.
And yet he couldn't keep the catch
out Of his voice at that first recep.
tion.
Because. You see, Beauty"
his white Spitx dog, had died
while he was away--and the
news was broken TO him on his
arrival.
That little incident describes Bob
better than all the stories OF his
artistic triumphs.
Because, despite the fact that
he's been hailed ms Americas
Wonder Boy" despite the fact
that the highest register Of his
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Prince of Wales
Is Nearing Home

PLYMOUTH. England. June co.
Returning from his trip TO Japan
and India. the Prince OF Wales will
arrive here this evening aboard the
battleship Renown.
Additional interest II attached TO
his return because OF the presence In
England OF Princess Yolanda. OF
italy. and the public wonders wheth-
er there Is any Significance in their
meeting.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Prison Looms for
Union Labor Head

CHICAGO. June 20.--Fred Nader.
president OF the Chicago Building
Trades Council. today faced SEN
tence of one year in the penitentiary
and payment OF fine OF $1,000.
He was convicted by "A jury ut mid.
night on charges OF conspiracy TO
halt construction on the Drake hotel
and conspiracy TO cxtort money thru
calling OF strikes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Mother Suing to
See Her Daughter

Hearing on a motion To show cause
why Mrs. Rowe Hilton should not be
permitted 10 see her i3.year-old
daughter. Edna May Spencer. started
Tuesday in Judge A. W. Frater'a
court. Mrs. Hilton was divorced In
1917 from George r.. Spencer. In Sc
attic. The custody OF the child was
given to the father. The mother. In
her complaint. declares she has not
been permitted to visit the child since
that time. She was married. Febru.
airy II last, 20 Rowe Hilton.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
LEGAL.
MURDER
Boy Sent to Death
Killed Chlm, They Said
Case Thoroly Proved
Slayer Later Turns Up

Four thousand men have
been executed in America since
1890 little more than 30
wears. One hundred moro will
have gone TO the gallows or
the electric chair when the
present year ends. Many have
gone to their deaths proclaim
ing their innocence. Unques-
tionably some OF them. con-
\ victed by evidence which satis-
fled the Jury beyond a rea-
sonable doubt" were guiltless.
The following article Is the
first Of a series of six, dealing
with the laws mistakes. which
will be printed In this news
paper.-Ediior.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

JUDAS "a feminine betrayer, the
woman he had loved, allied herself
with the
HIDDEN FORCES that were fighting
to wreck the lumber business he had
built.
THE FIGHT against overwhelming
odds, the bitterness of soul, the des-
peration of last resort, impending
defeat, then
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

ment I'd like to know what In.
II appreciate your liberal offer OF
a free wedding" he writes. ''and you
will. notice am taking advantage OF
IL. My essay II enclosed. have
been In Washington only few days
and the girl whom | am to marry.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
7 MEN DIE IN
RAIL TRAGEDY

KANSAS CITY. Mo, June co.
The call OF the Kansas harvest took
seven lives today. The men, all har.
vest hands on their way to Wichita
and Newton, were killed in accidents
on the Santa Fe railroad. An eighth
man was possibly fatally injured.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
HARDING CAN'T
GO TO ALASKA

WASHINGTON. June 90 - Presi-
dent Harding probably will not make
a trip to Alaska this summer. IL was
stated at the White House today.
Pressing governmental matters will
prevent the president making SO long
a trip.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Fugitive Convict
Is Again Captured

OsSINNING. NJ. Y, June 20
Charles Greer. "the killer" who
escaped from Sing Sing, was captur.
I'd today at Harmon. three miles
from the prison.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

DISTRUSTED by his father, who was
influenced by circumstantial evi-
dence--
BARRY HOUSTON sped from the
home he loved and from false friends
to the merciless, the beautiful, the
changeable Great White Desert of
the continental divide, there to work
out his salvation in Gods Wilderness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

cheersi
Here's one man
W h o / h | n X =
snough OF the
Wedding contest
that I'm conduct.
ing for The star
and Herb Schoen.
field that he's do
cided to postpone
his marriage for
four days, just 10
he can get In"
on the contest,
And II that isn't
- .r.... al
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20

After many years in the Ohio
penitentiary. Toledo man was
released recentIy--an Innocent
victim OF the law! He had
never committed the crime for
which he had been convicted.
Have there been other guiltiess
persons in this country who
have suffered u like fate-or
worse?
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
Cesh. fsllkss III long wxy
e she beetom Of this colyusn-

G~~h f>lnss rfss ! lnn1 v,xv
a shs hesse.r ~ shis eolvmm.
Thank heavens ws hAvs to write
It-~ncs read H.
Last weeks heat vuve has lost
uappv nAxes
w..s..1s--s,- c..sss-ss. ...,.s~
'e '.'' 80
w '"N !. ...
no"
..r~sws. ~ Nsssors.
would make a good
nsms- . $500
Te~sr 81 papsi
or course. the hotel win have 10
have n ..governor's suite with spe-
cial brass cuspldors for Louie Hart
And we hope they win put a
paper towels and a box OF non-in-
rlamr,able matche. A. every room.
=
aut"'ss arrested I.r going %
mnes an hour on rihe ~. "o
on. fhe 81 ISN'T Do miles ionss
Let M nh soin In singing ,sFrorn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
KATHERINE HALL, OF Sea,

kNTHEtINE HNf-i4, OF SeattIel
died In Los Angeles June Is. accord.
ing TO word received here Tuesday
by the girls parent. Mrs. c. Hail.
1874 w. 50th 81. Funeral arrange.
ments will be made In Los Angeles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
LOVES SWEET Token

: Little foldsore, child Of JOY,
IS Psrehed upon my lip. - coy.
You're small. and all alone,
just q baby partly grown.
In week you'ii be beaut;
Buf this morning, you're 20 CUTEf
just love you. Coidsore dear,
Cause you bring last night 40 near.
Your daddy was ciinEing hiaa--
Your NANNY, simply perfect bliss.
You were born midst white moonlight
Some time during Thursdsy night.
Have you come TO me to stay
And comfort me til Saturday.
foldsore. npeibe you're q sign
From this old sweetheart of mine.
Does her heart just simply burn7
Does n thrill and ache aud yearnT
Does she feel like me today
As tho fwere years fifi Saturday.
Tell me, Coidsofe, tell me true,
Has SHE got eoidsore, too7
-~Lake.
Babe Rutf's weakness Is said TO be
q low ball on the outside.
ours is a highball on the inside.
speaking OF names. Westminster
Abbey died the other day In New
York.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
By June dAmour

IiREE ousin q
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1922-06-20
PolIE

We wouldn't mind helping the Mrs.
with her flower beds once in a while
II the neighbors didn't Immediately
jump to the conclusion that the wife
made us do II.
Evening journal., 1922-09-19
Swan Recommends
Stomach Medicine
severest Cases OF Indigestion Promptly
Overcome When You Take Dare's
Mentha Pepsln, Says Harry
r. Swan.

1--WE have used several bottles OF
your Mentha Pepsin and it has given
my wife relief in very severe cases OF
Indigestion. We have also given It TO
our daughter, with good results. Would
not be without It II possible to get It.
Take pleasure in recommending it to
all suffering from Stomach Troubles"
Harry f. Swan. Norristown, Pa.
There isn't any question about Dare's
Mentha Pepsin stopping acute indiges-
ton, gas and distress after eating IN
just a few minutes.
Other remedies. have been known to
do the same thing. But why be salts
fed with relief? Why not let Mentha
Pepsin put your stomach in such a fine
and healthy condition that It will digest
the heartiest meal without fear OF dis
tress?
And don't you know that nine timer
IN ten. nervousness. sick headache, diz-
ziness. sleeplessness. sallow skin and
dull eyes come from a disordered con-
dition of the stomach and that Dare's
Mentha Pepsin. real stomach medi-
cine, with a taste both delightful and
refreshing. win speedily end these all
ments II you will give it a chance.
Try one bottle-the price is sf.00. II
you are not thankful for the good IL
does you-any druggist will return the
purchase price.