VOL. XXII, NO. IL NEW HEDDERICH BUILDING PUNS HOME FOR LOCAL HOUSE WILL BE LAST WORD IN EFFICIENCY Will Occupy Site of Prtaent Store BuiMiag Be TS 140 Three Fleers Byron Lyon, manager of G. M. Hedderich ft Co.
has returned from CWftn where Iti wont for with tne architect who is working on tilm plana of the proposed new BedMen buUdtag. Mr. Lyon states that his trip highly satisfactory and while he mot ready tk announce positively that the buMbg will be erected this year, there is a strong possibility that it will be end that good progress iatfeing made toward completing the plans on paper. The plans will next be laid before heating and lighting experts in order that they may stfbmit suggestions for that fut of he work. Will Be Higtaat Hype 'The building as proposed Kill have 76 foot frontage on Main Stieet and extend east 140 feet on Second Street.
It will be two storiea above the basem*nt, and while the plans have not been definitely decided on and therefore cannot be described, it is the intention to make the building of the most modern type of mercantile construction. Convenience, efficiency and economy of space will be worked out to the last detail, and the exterior appearance will not be neglected. Tne building when erected win Tank as one of the finest of its kind in the Northwest. REGISTERS FIGURES YOR1916 We find from the records of the office of the Register of Deeds of Williams County that during the month of December, 1916, there were 2,031 Real Estate instruments and 808 chattel mortgages fried for record. The total fee collected during the month was $1920.
The salaries paid to clerks and officers were $673.44 leaving a balance off The total number of Real Estate instruments during the year 1916 were 10,623 and 6,888 Chattel Mortgages were filed for record. The total 'fees collected during' the year were $11,774.80. The amount expended for clerks and officers salaries was $5,980.80. The amount expended for clerks' and officers salaries was $5,980.65, leaving a balance of $5,794.15. The receipts and disbursem*nts during the year 1916 are as follows: Receipts in 1916 $11,774.80 Salaries paid in 1916 5,980.65 Surplus 5,794.15 The Poetic, The Humorous, The Industrial, The Aesthetic and the Mysterious in Art will be presented by J.
Lorenzo Zwickey at the Armory Monday evening, Jan. 22nd. Mr. Zwickey carries a full platform studio including lighting plant and all. 31-lt.
MW MESSAGE fRONJjW. FRAZIER LAYS MATTER OF REVISED CONSTITUTION BEFORE FOR IT Bismarck, N. Jan. Lynn J. Frazier, in a special message before a joint session of the North Dakota legislature today, urged the passage of the proposed new constitution for the state.
He characterized the measure as the most important to come before the present session of the legislature. The joint session met shortly before 3 o'clock. Mr. Frazier's complete message follows: "Gentlemen of the senate and house of representatives: "I wish to call your attention to the concurrent resolution which has been introduced in the house, known as House Bill No. 44, which, in my opinion, is the most important measure that will come before this session.
This resolution has for its object the submission to the people of a new constitution for our state for their approval or rejection at a special election next June. "This constitution is practically our old constitution with a few additions of progressive measures, which I believe will work for the betterment of the state. The most important new features are found in Sections 24, 169 and 172. "These sections are as follows: Privileges of State "Section 24: "The right of the state, or any political subdivision thereof, to engage in any occupation or business for public purposes shall not be denied or "Section 169: 'The state may, to meet casual deficits or failure in the revenue or in any case of extraordinary emergencies, contract debts, but such debts shall never in the ai aggre- ,000 ex- gate exceed the sum of $500, elusive of what may be the debt of North Dakota at the time of the adopr tion of this constitution. Every such debt shall be authorised by law for certain purposes to be definitely men(Continued on page 4) aoetoiy JMoM XX ADMIRAL DEWEY, VICTOR OF MANILA BAY, DEAD WASHINGTON HOME Washington, Jan.
16. Admiral Dewey, the nation's Spanish warhoro and by priority of grade the ranking naval officer of the world, died at his hom*o hare tonight in his eightieth year. He had not been conscious since yesterday, when he lapsed into coma, still believing that in a few days he would be back at his desk in the navy department. A general breakdown, accompanied by aiterio-sclerosis incident to old age, was the cause of death. The disease had been gradually spreading hold upon the powerful body for a year and a half, but the admiral, proud of his physical vigor, had fought it off and even kept its existence froM ttMfet of his friends.
Special Rank Only two dther and held the rank of the admiral of the American navy, and no figure Ktt Wd such a ptae Dewey in the affection and admiration of the American people. His death ended 62 ymrs of active service. Hia baptinrtif lire came in the 'Civil through which he served with distinction. Battle of Manilla fie was a commodore commanding the Asiatic fleet when the orders, "Capture and destroy the enemy's fleet," gave him the first news of hostilities with Spain and sent him into Manila hay for the feat that won undying fame and had farreaching effect apon the position of the United States as a world power. Admiral of Navy Immediately Dewey was advanced to rear admiral and then congress by special act made him admiral of the navy, a grade that died with him.
Since 1900 he has been on duty at the navy department as president of the general board, constantly in touch with all activities of the navy, advisor of secretaries and a migh champion of a greater fleet. Year after year the general board urged the building of more ships than congress would agree to, until at the last session a great building program, based upon its recommendations, finally was adopted. Long 'Career Admiral George Dewey of the United States navy, the "Hero of Manila Bay," was bora in Montpelier, December 26, 1837, the son of Dr. Julius Yemans and Mary (Perrin) Dewey. He was a descendant, in the ninth" generation, of the first Dewey who came to Dorchester, in the Massachusetts Bay colony, in 1633, from Sandwich, England.
Scope of "Slave" Law Fixed by Decision Washington, Jan. federal white slave law was construed by the supreme court yesterday to prohibit interstate transportation of women for any immoral purposes, including private escapades as well as commercialized vice. In three test cases the court in a divided opinion affirmed convictions of F. Drew Caminette and Maury I. Diggs of Sacremento, California and L.
T. Hayes of Alva, Oklahoma. Their imprisonment sentences and fines will become effective within thirty days. The court was divided 5 to 3 in broadly interpreting the law, enacted in 1910. Chief Justice White and Justices McKenna and Clarke in a minority opinion held that congress intended to have the law apply only to actual "traffic'' in women and not to personal immoralities.
Justice McReynolds who was attorney general during the prosecution of Caminetti and Diggs took no part in the cases. The majority opinion given by Justice Day held that while congress may have intended the law to prohibit only traffic in women for pecuniary gain, its plain terms include interdiction of their transportation "for any other immoral purpose." of Grand Lodge Changes Its Dates The dates of the Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge of. North Dakota, which will be held in this city, have been changed from March to July 18 and 19. The change was made at the request of the Williston -clge and the Commercial club officials because the later date would make it possible to afford better entertainment to the visiting Knights. The occasion will bring to the city at least 300 visitors.
A class of 200 will be initiated into the D. O. K. K. which is the "Shriners" of the K.
P. Lisbon will send a large D. O. K. K.
team to put on the work of initiation and lead in the fun making. It is expected also that a large class will be initiated into the local lodge. Geo. A. Gilmore left Williston on Wednesday to join David F.
Gorman of Grand Forks and accompany him to Washington where they will deliver the efectoral vote of North Dakota into the proper hands. The vote of all the states on president and vice president will be canvassed February 14. Organization of The Third House Bismarck. N. Jan.
of tne "third house" has been perfected by the legislative with the election of Lester Smith, of Crosby, as speaker Ed. Wood, of Fargo, chief clerk and Mose Rosensweig, Grand Forks, chaplain. The "third house" plans several social functions during the and has appointed the following committees and "special" officers: Executive Committee Lester M. Smith, chairman Ed. Wood, Geo.
MeClintock, Ray Dryden, Richard Hutch' inson, Harbison Brown, O. S. Wing. Joint Committee on Entertainment Wood, house chairman Geo. McClintock, senate chairman Pearl Paubon, Laura Urdahl, Alice Dougfan.
Finance Dryden chairman Olga Tenneson, A. Lawler. Committee on Ways and MeansRichard Hutchinson, Calvin Andriat, Anna Eakra, W. B. McLaughlin, Ethel Maridock, Florence Gahagea.
Committee on Blown, chairman S. M. Darby, Thehaa O. BruhjeU. Committee on Invitations O.
S. Wing, chairman W. J. Mulloy, Esther Lien, O. Sommervold, Muriel- LaShelle, Vma Steinmetx.
floor E. Bowen, W. P. Wills. Committee on M.
Baer, chairman H. D. Paulson, Tom Parker Junkin, W. J. Price, Mr.
Ifamason. Committee on C. Heckenlarble, chairman Grant Gieger, Emma Cooper, Tanger, LueBa Pannebaker, W. J. Prater, J.
V. Randall. Glad Hand Staale Hendrickson, chairman. Committee on H. Blanchard, chairman.
Committee on Hot Rosenzweig, chairman. Chief Hotel Cooley'' Johnson. Ladies' Attendant Hon. Oscar Lindstrom. "VISITING AT HOME OF REV.
AND MRS. H. "Mrs. Edna F. Salmons of Cando is visiting for a week or two at the home of Rev.
and Mrs. H. Styles Harriss as their guest. Mrs. Salmons is an active W.
C. T. U. worker and one of the state officers. She plans when leaving here to spend tne remaining time at Bismarck with Mrs.
Preston Anderson the president rtf the State W. C. T. U. in the interest of moral reform work in conjunction with the state legislature.
High School Squad Presented With Beautiful Loving Elected Captain rty-tjvo foot-ball enthusiasts, made up of the Williston higti school squad of 1916 and their friends, sat about a horse shoe shaped banquet table at Hogan's last night to do honor to Coach Joe Cutting, close the old season and fittingly inaugurate the new. It is doubtful if so fine an aggregation of youthful brawn and vim and bubbling spirits was ever gathered in the city, on a like occasion, as that presented by the and the Orange and the Black. Promptly at nine o'clock the company was seated. Across the turn of the horse shoe, facing the other diners were Supt. White, Coach Cutting, Assistant Coach Vettle and U.
L. Burdick. Along the right extension was the 1916 squad and along the left members of the High School Athletic association, alumni and invited guests. Talk Program Amid jest and jollity the many courses of the toothsome and well served repast were thoroughly enjoyed. After-dinner talks, under the management of Toastmaster A.
J. Vettle filled a felicitious period. No subjects had been assigned to the speakers and after fitting introductory remarks the toastmaster announced that those on the program would talk on any topic they might choose in the order printed on the program, which was: Supt. L. A.
White. Camnbell Minckler, C. L. Marshall, John Packard, Glen R. Walter4 L.
Burdick. The remarks of the speakers assayed a high average of pleasantries, optimistic predictions and sage advice, and were well received. Mr. White and Mr. Burdick spoke at some length and convulsed their hearers by a fund of anecdote and clever quips.
Campbell Minckler added not a little to his growing reputation as an entertaining speaker. Elect New Captain Mr. Vettle announced that now was the agreed time to elect a captain for the 1917 team and ballots were passed to those elegible to vote. The vote resulted: John Packard 7, Harold Bruesrger 4, Orville Biuegger 1, Nat Boyd 1. The captain was called on and WILLISTTON, WILLIAMS COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 18, 1917.
League Leaders Not Friendly To Justice Splendid Banquet Last Evening Honors Coach Cutting Closes Foot Ball Season of '16, Starts '17 With Confident Spirit Bismarck, N. Jan. independence of action which Associate Justice Robinson has evidenced, both as a jurist and a citizen, has thrown the camp of the league leaders into confusion and suggestions are being made tq discount what he had said and is saying, or to discountenance him as a mouth-piece of the league, notwithstanding tnat he led the ticket of the Nonpartisans last November. The latest suggestion aimed at the venerable justice is to put through the present legislature a measure to declare justices of the supreme court shall be retired automatically at the age of 75 with half pay for the remainder of the term. The suggestion comes from one who has the confidence of the league leaders and in fact has been strongly in the lime light of the league propaganda' very recently.
It can be taken for granted that Justice Robinson will not take kindly to the suggestion as it has been his boast mently that he is as young as most of the men who are making the laws Who have ten, or a score of years less in their life's calendar. DR. TRAINOR RETURNS Tft-. M. E.
Trainor has returned after about two months spent at Philadelphia and New York in the study of the latest advancements in his specialties, the eye, ear, nose and throat. The doctor had intended to spend most of his time at the Manhattan jBye and Ear Infirmary, New York, but became so engrossed in the clinics at Will's Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, that he remained there four weeks. He then spent two weeks at New York. On his way home the doctor spent two days at the Mayo Hospital. He says the constant progress made in medicine and surgery is extremejy interesting and the specialists in charge of the clinics are ready to answer questions and discuss the new things that are coming up.
Mrs. Trainor who has been visiting friends at Sherwood, has also returned home. 'CIVIC LEAGUE ENTERTAINED The ladies of the Civic League were entertained Tuesday evening at the Congregational church parlors by jVt.ss Bertha Palmer and J. O. Siebert.
A delicious four course dinner was served, plates being laid for twenty-four. Miss Trgens and Miss Bernadine Champion assisted the hostesses. Following the dinner the regular evening's program of the league was carried out. Jake Lusk of Watford City was in the city on business Tuesday. sponded in well chosen, earnest remarks thanking the squad for the honor and promising to do his best, under Cutting's coaching to lead the team to victory.
Surprise for Cutting At this point the retiring captain, Orville Bruegger, arose and in fitting sentiments unveiled a mysterious object that had been brought in and placed in front of Mr. Cutting. This proved to be a silver loving cup, rich in detail and beautiful in design, resting on an ebony full sized silver foot ball, true to the genuine nig skin in all particulars and neatly inscribed. It Cutting's turn to make a speech and after recovering from his surprise he gave the boys a fine talk full of encouragement and confidence. He advised the 1917 candidates to begin right now to work for a winning team by making good in their studies and keeping clear of conditions.
Eleven Get Ms Mr. Vettle presented "Ms" for 1916 to the following: Orville Bruegger, Howard Scott, Russell Levitt, Harold Bruegger, Clifford Gordon, Burtrum Harvey, Harry Kulaas, Willis Farries, Hulhert Paynes, Mac Nelson and David Greengard. Other players who participated in one or more eames were Packard, Robert Walker, Nat Royd. Boyd Cormany. Carl Hogan, r'ampbell Minckler, Willard Sveen, Dolphin Mackenroth and Arthur Walker, John Packard received an injury to his knee in the first game of the pRSon with Fairview.
It prevented him getting into the game again. The new captain is regarded as one of the gamest and headiest players the school has ever produced. The neat menu cards printed in orange and black bore a half tone likeness of the squad an dthe coaches. Below is the menu. Menu Oyster co*cktail Cream of Tomato Soup Bellevue Celery Hearts Ripe Olives Broiled White Fish Maire D'Hotel Long Branch Potatoes Roast Young Turkey, Chestnut Dressing, Cranberry Sauce June Peas in Cream Asparagus Vinaigrette.
W. H. S. Salad Neapolitan Ice Cream. Angel Food Cake Coffee Cheese Wafers After Dinner Mints Graphic VOWS SIIFFMK BUI hsms house, mn II UK UK Will UK Bismarck, N.
Jan. lobby of women who have been sticking close to their work since the two concurrent resolutions to give suffrage to the women of North Dakota were introduced and passed the senate, were rejoicing greatly this afternoon when by a vote of 88 to 19 the house concurred in the resolutions. The gallery of the house was filled with women, many of whom have been campaigning for the cause several years, and the announcement of the result of the roll calls was greeted by the waving of yellow ana black pennants and enthusiastic applause. Taking the Joy Out But in the midst of all the pleasant roars there is always some one to hit the wrong chord, and so it was here. "Now look out for a referendum on Bill No.
12," said a voice heard amidst the jubilation. "What about a referendum? Hasnt the bill been passed by both houses, and isn't Governor Frazier pledged to sign the measure tomorrow? It is all fixed, and we are to have a real celebration ceremony at the aigning." Easy to Block "Ah yes, an deven so," said the cruel disillusionist. "Nevertheless, beware of a referendum. Don't you know that under the present constitution, and even more so under the proposed league constitution, you are in danger of having to fight the battle all over again at the polls? You know all that is required is to get a petition signed by 10 per cent of the electors in a majority of the counties and then it will have to be voted on." "Oh, my, isn't that one fair lobbyist. Sweeping Victory However, "votes for women" had a sweeping victory in the house as in the senate, the limited franchise measure passing by a vote of 88 to 19, and the concurrent resolution for the amendment to be ratified at another session, and then go to the electorate had a vote of 89 to 20.
No fight developed on the floor as had been anticipated by the delegations from the western part of the state which was reported to be strongly opposed to both measures. The limited suffrage measure now goes to the governor for his signa ture. It grants women the right to vote on presidential electors, county surveyors, county constables and for all officers of cities, villages and towns, except police magistrates and city justices of the peace, upon all questions, or appropriations, submitted to the electors by township officers, and unless the referendum is demanded, this law will become effective July 1. Appointments of 41st Delegation Senator Mortenson and Representatives Hoare, Dupuis, Kurtz, Byrne, Eckert, of this district are on a number of important' committees. Their work at this session of the legislature at Bismarck is being watched with interest by the people of Williams and McKenzie counties.
Senator Mortenson is on the following committees: Cities and Municipal Corporations Counties Education, Judiciary Mines and Minerals Indian Affairs State Affairs Temperance Warehouse and Grain Grading, and Woman Suffrage. House Committees Representative F. A. Hoare, Temperance Educational Institutions. Representative C.
F. Dupuis: Warehouse and Grain Grading Railroads and Judiciary. Representative Fred Eckert: Public Printing Public Buildings, and Highways. Representative E. E.
Kurtz: Pcna! Institutions Game and Fish, and Military Affairs. Representative Robert Byrne: Apportionment Rules Committee Drainage and Irrigation. George F. Shafer, states attorney of McKenzie county, attended to legal business in Williston Monday. Creamery and Potato Meeting January 27 The meeting of the stock holders of the Williston Farmers' Creamery called for the 13th could not be largely attended on account of the severe weather.
A new day has been set for Saturday, Jan. 27 at Odd Fellows' Hall. As large an attendance as possible is earnestly desired by the officers and managers of the creamery. Besides the annual election of officers the complete records of the business of the creamery will be presented I in detail. Able speakers will discuss ways and means for the extension of the creamery's business, the placing I of more cows, and all kindred matters, The matter of the ejection of a po- I tato warehouse will receive careful consideration, and all interested in potato raising are urged to attend.
Fay Davis of Central City, Iowa, accompanied Mrs. Frank E. Davis on her return from her Iowa trip where she was called by the death of her mother. Mr. Davis' visit was a pleasant surprise to his brother who did not know he was coming.
$1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANGK GIRL GETS $1500 -CORBETT FREE BREACH OF PROMISE CASE WITH PECULIAR HISTORY TRIK IN DISTRICT COURT Jury Deliberates 16 Girl, Who Asked $10,000, W. W. Corbett Acquitted District court is still in session and has disposed of several important cases this past week. The case of John W. Robertson vs Otto and Albert Sherer which was on trial laat Wednesday resulted in the first dieagreement of the term.
It waa case where suit was brought to cover for personal injury nctiwi' by an employee of the while handling a horae. The partke reside at Wilarose. The case of Anna Kin sella vs Paul Vining which has occupied several days of the court's time the past week, was one of the most interesting ever tried in the local court on account of its peculiar surroundings Anna Kinsella sued the defendant. Vining, for damages for breads es promise amounting to KNI actual damages and $5,000 exemplary or punitive. The plaintiff resides in the vicinity of Tioga and thc-daftadant formerly resided there.
Thaplaintiff and defendant were only witnesses in the case but a larger number of documents in the nature: of contracts were offered in From the testimony it appears that since 1910 plaintiff and defendant have been keeping company in the role of lovers. Plaintiff claimed that Vining had on sundry occasions declared his love and promised to marhe at this promise was the subject of several written and signed agreements between them. The plaintiff swore that Vining was the father of the four year old child that accompanied her in the court room. The defendant admitted his promises to marry Miss Kinsella but claimed he was prevented from doing so because he could not fulfill certain conditions that were made. He also claimed that by the terms of a-settlement made in 1912 his had been cancelled.
The jury, after remaining out about sixteen awarded the plaintiff damages in tht sum of $1500. E. B. Goss, former supreme courts justice, of Minot, and T. M.
Cooney of Williston were attorneys for tMf plaintiff. Wm. G. Owens of tbis city and Earl Walter of appeared for the defendant. Corbett Acquitted W.
W. Corbett of Buford, by the state with shooting one Johnr Renville on November 23, 1915, wafttried this week and acquitted. Corbett's attorneys defended him OR the grounds of self defence, witnessestestifying that the Renvilles had made serious threats against the life of" Corbett. Renville, who was wounded in the abdomen, died at a local hospital last month. MANY IN CHARGES NAMES OF HIGH OFFICIALS ABSOLUTE DENIALS ARE MADE Washington, Jan.
WLawson was called to the witnessstand again today when the house rules committee resumed its hearing' on the alleged leak to the stock market on President Wilson's peace note. Paul M. Warburg issued a statement declaring he knew nothing about-the leak machinery or about the leak' except what he had seen in the press. In reply to questions Mr. Lawson gave the substance of talks with several New York publishers after leaving Washington, following his conference with Chairman Henry.
Lawson said he had interviews with John O'Hara and Herman J. Ridgway. The witness said he asked their opinion of what happened in Washington and told them he would like to have their advice whether to go further or drop the entire matter. "I laid before them Chairman Henry's statement in the press that morning and called their attention to what" appeared to be the unfair slant it took. I was very much worked up about Mr.
Henry's statement," Mr. Lawson continued. "We had agreed nn a statement. He said, '-You word' I did. He said it is fair and gives both sides.
We shook hands on it. When I read his statement it appeared unfair. It looked as though in over three hours of questioning he asked me over and over again to give hins. names and that I failed." More Subpoenaes Interrupting Mr. Lawson, representative Harrison, Democrat, movedthat J.
P. Morgan, J. S. Bache, H. P.Davison, F.
A. Vanderlip, Arthur per and S. G. Wexier be subpoenaed! to appear before the investigation committee. The motion was carried' and' subpoenaes were issued Mr.
Lawson declared Chairman Henry told'him the committee had the sub(Continued en page S).
