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VOL. XLI—NO. 4 QUOTA COMING UP Marion, N. D., May 8.—At two p. m. we are one million five hundred thous and short of our quota for North Da kota. One million two hundred and fifty thousand dollars must come from the eastern one-third of the state. We expect every county to make its al lotment. Important thing now to have all banks advise Federal Reserve Bank Friday amount of subscription in their hands. We are going through with this loan and with little extra all help finish this task in themanner effort we can make it on time.' Let us the government wants us to. WESLEY Initiative Indepen dent Voters Bills Are Denied By Governor Are The Leape Dictators Afraid Of The Ontcome of An Election. JUST WHAT WE EXPECTED, The following is taken from the F.argo Courier-News, the official organ of Mr. Townley, who is the real governor of this state. It is a real betrayal of the rights of the vot ers of this state who have asked by duly certified petitions for an initiative on certain bills passed by the last legisla ture. the governor during the legislative session profess ed that he would play fair with the people and even went so far as to say that on the referendum of the bills to which so much objection has been made, he would accept petitions bearing 15,000 signers instead of the 30,000 sign ers as required by the constitution. He knew thafc'if less than 30,000 signers were presented that he had those op posed to the excessive league program of taxation on the hip and could deny the election. These petitions have not been filed as yet but those in charge of these petitions did not trust the governor and they have gone ahead and se cured considerably more than 30,000. July 8 was asked for the time of the election. The governor now says that June 26 will be the date. He has not passed on the referendum petitions yet. What he has refused is the initiative petitions that were filed some time ago. It is a base betrayal of the people's rights and shows to what length the gang will go in order to prevent the people voting on these measures. But right will prevail in the end. The governor's excuse for. doing this is because he says the petitions were in bad faith. Anything is in bad faith with the bunch of socialists who are trying to put over $ie most stupendous program of graft and high taxation that has ever been attempted. If the initiative petitions are in bad faith why can't he also declare the referendum petitions in bad faith. He seems to be a law unto himself anyway and it seems to be "the people be dammed." Is North Dakota going to stand for this grand larceny of their rights much longer Here is the information from the Fargo paper: Bismarck, N. D., May 8.—Although the Independent Voters' association referendum petitions against seven of the laws adopted by the recent legislature to carry out the farmers' program have not been filed* Governor Lynn J. Frazier, taking cognizance of the fact that the petitions are in circulation and likely will be filed, to(^ay announced that the referendum election, should the petition be filed, will be held Thursday, June 26. This means that the initiative petitions of the I. V. A. proposing several laws along similar lines to take the place of the legislators' acts will be invalidated and no vote by the people will be had upon them. The governor announc ed that he had purposely decided upon the date for the referendum election with the view of invalidating the ini tiative petitions. "The initiative petitions are in bad faith and they were intentionally circulated by the Independent Voters' association to confuse the referendum issues," said the governor. "I have decided on a date for the referendum on the legislature's acts early enough to invalidate the ini tiative petitions and to prevent a hopeless confusion on the p^rt of the voters. The referendum petitions place before the people ior a vote seven measures adopted by the legislature and the issues should, and must, remain clear, so that a verdict of the people can be obtained." c. MCDOWELL, State Chairman. NORMAL ALUMNI BUY VICTORY BOND The State Normal School Alumni have been saving in the past and now that they have accumulated a nice little fund they thought that to buy Victory Loan Bonds was as good an investment as could be made, so Thursday the executive board of this association authorized the purchase of a one thousand dollar Victory Bond. •This is showing the right kind of spirit as well as putting the money in a good, safe place. Burl Carr is pres ident of this association, Anna Cook is secretary and E. C. Hilbora is the treasurer. As a result of the contest between the .Philathea and Baraca classes, in which the young men won, the Bara cas were banqueted by the young la dies Friday evening in the parlors of the Epworth M. E. church. The room was tastefully decorated with blue and white, the class colors, and the sump tious menu was served by Miss Aman da Zabel, Miss Eliza Barr, Miss Mil dred Noltimier, and Miss Hazel Mc Bride. There were 45 present, three of whom being invited guests. Miss Lillian Ford, acting as toast mistress, read an original poem written for the occasion, after which a large num ber of the boys and girls were given toasts, to whicch they all responded in a humorous and able manner. Ron ald Wright gave a reading and ren dered a solo, both of which greatly pleased the company. Miss Marie Wilds rendered a cello solo th^t was well received. Dr. Zimmerman, the teacher of the Baraca class gave a toast to the Philatheas in behalf of the Baracas, to which response was made by Mrs. J. S. Wilds, in behalf of the Philatheas, of which, she is teacher. The affair was an occasion of feast and fun, and will doubtless be repeat ed when the girls a year hence, will turn the tables, and the boys will have to foot the bill, and be the ca terers. 10 CONCERNING DEATH OF ROSE LAWRY Coroner Holberg returned from the Lawry farm last night where he had been to investigate the death of the late Rose Lawry. A coroner's jury consisting of E. H. Hunter, Peter Clancy and Hans Harstad was em panelled by the coroner and after looking over the matter brought in a verdict "that the deceased came to her death through na'tural causes." Dr. Lang, of Sanborn, who was called up there, stated that it was his belief that the deceased died from heart failure. It seems that a party by the name of Hunter is the renter on the Lawry farm and Rose Lawry had been living by herself in the, house on the old homestead about sixty rods from the Hunter home. Last Friday night Mrs. Hunter had been over visiting Rose Lawry and left there about nine o'clock that night. This was the last anyone saw the deceased. On Satur day she was not seen at all and the Hunters did not think anything of that as Miss Lawry was in the habit of coming and going without saying any thing Saturday night Mrs. Sam Aan dahl went up there and asked the Hunters if they had seen Rose but they replied that they had not seen her that day. Then Mrs. Aandahl and the Hunters went over to the house to find out. The front door was locked but the back door was unlocked. Not finding Rose downstairs they went upstairs and found her lying dead in bed, apparently dying from sudden heart failure, as there were no evi dence of violence or anything else— she had just gone to sleep never to awake. These are the facts discover ed by the investigating coroner and jury and is the opinion of the physi cian who went up there after being called. It was a sad ending of this life that passed away alone without a soul to administer to her wants. The time for the funeral had not been set up to the time of going to press as the relatives were waiting for a brother to arrive from the west to attend the funeral. THE NEW FIBRE COMPANY JUBILANT We dropped into the Fibre com pany's office this morning and were pleased to find the Fibre Company in a very optimistic frame of mind since these recent rains. They report this weather quite ideal for the coming crop of hemp. Many farmers who had planned to sow a larger acreage of wheat, now realize that the season for sowing wheat is about over, and they are left with many acres of their best land which they are now sowing to hemp. With a local market and. a guaran teed price for the crop, this appeals THE WEEKLY TIMES-RECORD VALLEY CITY NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, MAY 15,1919. PHILATHEA CLASS BANQUETS BARACAS SAFETY AND SERVICE This Bank was organized in the good old fashioned days when "promoters" and their "fees" were unheard of. It was organized in the good old-fashioned way, with safety as the first consideration and service to its pa trons as its purpose. It serves no special interest, but serves in stead the general interest of this community. It has gained a little each day in strength, in scope, and in the confidence of a public which has recognized the right relationship between service and the value of the service rendered. With a determination to pursue the program which we have followed in the past, we hope for further growth and invite the patronage to which we believe we are entitled. BANK OF VALLEY CITY SUDDEN DEATH OF MISS ROSE LAWRY Meagre reports have been received at the Times-Record office stating that Miss Rose Lawry, sister of Ed Lawry and Mrs. Sam Aandahl, was found dead at the farm home of Ed Lawry near Rogers either Saturday night or Sunday morning. We have been un able at this time to give any partic ulars as to what caused her death or anythjng about the matter. The P. E. O. Sisterhood met at fhe home of Mrs. G. W. Hanna Monday evening, it being the annual Mother's Day Party. Each P. E. O. brought a mother as her guest and it was a real mother's party. The rooms were dec orated in yellow and white with gay butterflies. Mrs. Jeffrey read "The Origin of Mother's Day" and each P. E. O. read a tribute to mother. Miss Amidon sang two selections. After the program all marched around and picked flowers that had been placed in different parts of the rooms. After the flower game came the game of letters Mrs. G. C. Mudgett received the prize in this game. Refreshments were served from small tables. Mrs. W. H. Pray and Miss Amidon assisted Mrs. Hanna. The party was a most enjoyable affair and those present had a delightful time with their hostess of the evening. uiniiiiiuHitiiii to us as a fine thing for the farmers of Barnes County. The company is rushing their plans to completion, and several local par ties are figuring on the cor.tract. The main building will be construct ed of concrete and this material is now on the way. They have their storage house ready for this, and active work on the building will begin as soon as the grading can be done. Practically all of the machinery used in a plant of this kind is made to order. This work is now under way in St. Paul by a mechanical engineer of national rep utation, who is supervising this part of the work. This mill will be the best equipped, and will have the largest capacity of any mill now operating in this coun try. The site which was recently pur chased from the Northern Pacific Railway Co., comprises over 16 acres which will allow for plenty of room for the mill buildings and a large stack yard for the hemp. UNTIMELY DEATH OF CARL A. NAGEL The people of Valley City today re gret exceedingly to learn that one of our most respected citizens, Carl A Nagel is dead. Mr. Nagel, in a fit of temporary derangement of mind, cut his throat with a razor. Mr. Nagel for a long time has been afflicted with poor health suffering from heart trou ble. In addition to that on their way out to Long Beach, Cal., last October, they all contracted influenza ana were forced to get off at Oakland where they were laid up for three weeks. They returned to Valley City in March. Mr. Nagel had not been well since, in fact his doctor had told him that on account of his heart trouble he might riot live more than two years at the outside. This and the "flu" caused him to worry very much and his final taking away was undoubtedly due to this worry and a temporary de rangement of mind. Carl A. was a fine man, always pleasant and cheer ful, and up to hi& recent illness was considered one of our brightest citi zens. He had lived here for 38 years and during this time had made in numerable friends who regret his de mise. He leaves a wife, one girl five and one-half years, a son three and ai little girl about one and one-half years old. His only living relative in the Nagel family is Julius H. Nagel. In{ the passing of Mr. Nagel the Times Record feels that Valley City has lost a good citizen. His passing away is due to sickness and no other cause and those of his relatives who are left to mourn for him should bear this in mind. Their affliction is a heavy one to bear, but we trust that their hearts will be lightened as time goes by and that the one who has gone before has only gone ahead to prepare the way for their later coming. Carl A. Nagel died about 10 30 A Ge™any tnvvbetween Kane"1 as a n™stCa°teSentS tariff to as CONDITIONS OF TREATY GIVEN BY THE ALLIES Versailles, France, May 7.—The following is an of ficial summary of the treaty issued by the allied govern ments Germany restores Alsace Lorrane to France. Germany has accepted the internalization of the Saar valley, temporarily. Germany shall be bound to accept any agreement reached with her former allies. The treaty promulgates the league of nations. Danzig is permanently internationalized. Germany agrees to territorial changes toward Bel gium. Germany cedes most of the upper Selicia to Poland. Germany renounces all her territory in Poland and rights outside of Europe. Germany recognizes total independence of Austria. Germany recognizes total independence of Czecho Slovakia. The German army is reduced to 100,000 men and of ficers. Conscription within German territory to be abolished. Aft German forts 450 kilometers east of the Rhine to be razed. All importation and exportation and all products of war material to be stopped. Allied occupants of parts of Germany to continue un til reparation is made. Any German violence to -the condition pertaining to the Rhine zone constitute an act of war. The German navy shall be reduced to six battleships, six light cruisers, 12 torpedo boats and no submarines. All other war vessels must be surrendered or destroyed. The German navy will consist of 15,000 men. The Germans are forbidden to build forts on the Bal tic Sea. All Heligoland forts must be dismantled. The Keil canal shall be open to all nations. Germany must surrender her 14 submarine cables. Germany's navy and military air forces to be abolish ed after Oct. 1. Germany is to accept the full responsibility for all damages done to associations, governments and nationals. Germany must reimburse all civil damages beginning with the initial payments of 20,000,000,000 marks and subsequent payments to be secured by a bond issue appro priated by the reparation committee. Germany must pay ship damage ton for ton. Germany must devote her economic resources to the rebuilding of devastated territory. Germany must accept highly detailed provisions as to pre-war debits, unfair competition and other economic and financial matters. Germany must revert to pre-war tariff without dis crimination. Germany must allow free transit to all nations thru her territory. Germany must accept highly the detailed provisions tor, internationalizing her roads and water ways. The former kaiser will be tried by an international high court. Other violators of the laws of war are also to be tried. Holland will be asked to extradate the ex-kaiser. is The following committees will also be named: A committee will be created to govern the Saar vallev pending a plebasite of 15 years hence. ™^Ac°vfmit^ee W1? be created (h^manyLuxemberg medy, Schleswig and eastern Prussia. The determinating of the disposal of the German flppt and cables is left to the allied powers. alliesP16 ^sposa* German colonies is left to the rc6des 1° BelSium 382 tory and Holland. Germany cecession to Poland cnmnrisps 97aqa t0 5600 t0 treaty „™iFr-anCe sets the permanent possession of the BeSfeuBDerstliri 'r reSUlt of os an an near as can be learned. He came down town this morning to buy some meat and after returning piayed with the children and seemed to be cheerful A few minutes after he said to his wife that he had to go to the toilet and that was ,the last he was seen alive, until after waiting a long timl for his return and his not coming back, his wife discovered his lifeless body. The coroner Was notified, and took the body to the Holberg under taking parlors. Funeral arrangements will be made later. The deceased was a member of the Yeoaum lodge. ESTABLISHED 1«7». responsible for the delivery of the vio- laters of the international law. Germany is to accept the league of nations in princi pal but without membership. Various initial bodies are to execute the provisions of the treaty. a plebasite in Mel- square miles of terri mS °f All^e establi*Mng CeaS6S t0 be 3 member the Belgium Ge,™an Alsace Lorrane goes Saar the Saar P'ebasite. The price of admission to the organ recital to be given the evening of May 19th at the Congregational church has been fixed at 50 cents per ticket. This is a very reasonable price for a program of such merit as will be given. Besides the musical program which is full of good things, Miss Johnson of our city schools has very kindly consented to give some read ings. You cannot afford to miss this opportunity for enjoying yourself and at the same time help the work of the church. Only 50 cents. Be sore to come. •'v?