The Wahpeton times. [volume], November 22, 1917, Image 1

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VOL. XLII
NO REASON FOR
COAL SHORTAGE
North Dakota Hat Resolved
More Coal Thlo Year
Than Last.
DEALERS DISAGREE TO THIS
Quota Figures to Prove Roool|ita
Loot Than Last Year. The
Countiy Dealers Waited
on Lower Prlooo.
There should .be no hard coal
shortage in North Dakota, accord
ing to advices received by State
Fuel Administrator I. P. Baker
from Washington and coal dock
companies, in which he is told that
North Dakota has already received
mare anthrancite this year than
during any previous season.
Robert B. Blakemore, loeal fuel
administrator, yesterday morning,
received a circular letter from Mr.
Baker in which he is told of these
reports and advised to urge the
people of his district to use more
soft coal and lignite. Following is
Mr. Baker's letter:
"From advices received from
the Washington office and from the
coal dock companies, it appears
that more anthracite has been ship
ped into North Dakota this year
than was shipped during the pre
ceding year, and that North Dak
ota's proportionate share of an
thracite for the current season has
been received.
"It is therefore imperative that
the greatest care be taken in the
distribution of the anthracite and
that the people of your district be
impressed with the necessity of us
ing the bituminous coal and lignite
to the fullest possile extent- It is
the aim of the fuel administration
to prevent any suffering and to dis
tribute the available anthracite
with that end in view. You should
give the widest publicity to this
condition and purpose.
"In this connection, while it is
desirable that coal be equitably
apportioned among the dealers, this
administration cannot at once
change previous inequitable appor
tionment. For the present, dealers
who have been unfortunate enough
not. to have received their fair
share of coal must not be too res
tive, if their communities immedi
ate requiremnts are filled.
"Your continued assistance in
this regard will be appreciated."
Fargo fuel dealers do not
agree with these claim. A repre
sentative of this paper called on
several of the dealers yesterday
after receiving Mr. Baker's state
ment. they asked, where is the
coal
Other coal dealers seen said they
could not say off hand how their
hard coal receipts compared with
last year but they knew they had
no anthracite on hand, with many
unfilled orders. "We had plenty
to supply the demand last year but
can't do so now," was the usual
comment.
That many dealers in North
Dakota towns outside of Fargo
held up their coal orders until late
in the season in the hope that gov
ernment. regulation of the coal
trade might reduce the prices,
:s
indicated in reports from the coun
county town stated a few days agj
county town sated a few days ago
he did not order his coal until
about the middle of October. He
has not received any coal yet, it i:
claimed and there is no anthracite
in the town.
It is admitted by one Fargo
dealer that some people in Fargo
fearing early reports of a coming
coal shortage laid in larger stocks
of hard coal during the summer
than usual. There are only com par.
atively few cases of this kind, and
would not have any bearing on the
present, situation, the dealer said.
Seven cars of coal were receiv
ed by Fargo dealers yesterday, on
ly one being hard coal. Several of
the local dealers' reported yester
day they had received no hard coal
the past two weeks.—Fargo Cour
ier-News.
Tha War Saving Plan In Brief.
The war- savings plan provided
for in the bond act of September
24, 1917, goes into operation Mon
day, December 3. Government cer
tificates of indebtedness are to be
sold in two denominations—thrift
stamps costing 25c each and war-]
savings stamps costing from $4-12
to $4.23 according to date of
purchase.
When $4 worth of thrift stamps
are obtained a war-savings stamp
can be secured in ex^uige for
them by paying the j^rnce be
tween $4 and the .i' price of
the war-saving
War-savint»^f^ .ps can be pur
chased for auring the months
of Dece^Jr^ 1917, and January.
1918. .ill cost 1 cent more for
each needing month in the
year 1918. They are redeemable
on January 1, 1923, for $5, which
amounts to 4 per cent on the
amount invested compounded quar
terly.
Although these investments do
not mature until January 1, 1918.
such certificates will be redeemed
by postmasters at their cost to the
purchaser plus 1 cent a month on
each war-savings stamp. The thrift
stamps do not bear interest.
The stamps and certificates can
be obtained from post offices,
banks, or trust companies, at most
railroad stations, stores, factories,
and many other public places.
Amount ot Second Liberty Loan.
The amount of the Second Lib
erty Loan subscriptions which
will be accepted is .$'3,808,766,150.
which is the $3,000,000,000 offered
and one-half of the oversubscrip
tion of approximately 54 per cent
Secretary McAdoo states in an
swer to inquiries, that the full
amount of the subscription will
not be accepted for the reason that
he Government must not alter the
basis upon which the issue of bonds
was offered that the banks and
public have adjusted themselves to
the basis of the offering as orgin
ally made and that it would be ex
tremely unwise to alter that basis
after the subscriptions have been
received.
All will agree with Secretary
McAdoo that the .success of the Se
cond Liberty Loan would have
been impossible without the loyal
support and cooperation of thj
people of the country and that that
support was secured by the inde
fatigable and earnest work of
patriotic men and women through
out the United States.
Well may the Secretary of the
Treasurer thank these splendid
volunteers and patriots, who made
the fight for Liberty Loan. In ad
dition to the thousands and thou
sands of individual workers, he
metions particularly the press of
of the country, the bankers, the
Liberty Loan organizations in ev
ery State, city, town and commun
ily, the women of America, the
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and
the business men. patroitic organ
izations, cooperative ami fititcr
nal societies and other organiza
tions throughout the land, and
those employers of labor in large
numbers who gave every opportun
ity to their employees to subscribe
to the bonds.
There is something particularly
patriotic in the liberal support giv
en the Second Liberty Loan by tl
soldiers and sailors of the United
States. Having enlisted their liv
in the service of their country,
they have enlisted their dollars,
too. Surely they are worthy of ev
ery needed sacrifice on the part of
the people to strengthen them ti
win the victory.
More County Agente.
Grand Forks, N. D.—Accord
ing to word sent to Grand Forks
people by Thomas Cooper, North
Dakota County Agent Expert,
more counties, Walsh. Burleigh
and Sargent, have lined up with
the county agent movement. This
announcement follows closely on
the similar steps taken by Slope
and Ramsey Counties, each oi
which have placed under way th
plan of taking up l-.e county a
gent proposition^ Stark County
too, is getting into the game, with
the Farmers' Union backing move
merit there.
The addition of the last three
counties, brings the total number
number of counties directly engag
ed in county agent work to 26.
with a total of 32 agents in the
field. This represents more than
half of the state's agricultural
area.
This is one of the Government's
most important methods of getting
in touch with the farmers, by
which the United States is better
able to find out what its farmers
want, and also, giving the farmers
an opportunity of telling the gov
ernment their needs.
1Ca»"
they weigh an average of
than two per cent of the
the hospital's records
THE WAHPETON TIMES
PRAISE FOR THE
N. D. SOLDIERS
Remarkable Phyeloal Condition
Commented On by High
Military Official.
AVERAGE TALLER AND HEAVIER
Prominent U. S. Physiolan Has
High Regard lor Phyeioal
Condition of N. D.
Regiment
The following letter was written
at Camp Greene, prior to the re
moval of the troops to Camp Mills
where they are now located.
Camp Greene, Charlotte, N. C.,
Nov. 14-—"We have been truly as
D'
WAHPETON, RICHLAND COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1917.
THANKSGIVING
President. Wilson in his Thanks-, have been given the opportunity
giving Proclamation makes no at-' to serve mankind as we once serv
tempt to recount the specific things ?d ourselves in the great day ol
for which the Nation at this time oar Declaration of Independent
has cause to be grateful. Had lie.by taking up arms against the tyr
particularized doubtless he would anny that threatened to master
have given the result of the Second and debase men everywhere.
Liberty Loan a prominent place So, too, can all subscribers to the
among those things for which the Liberty Loan be thankful that they
Nation should be thankful
.,""7
tli.it
tweiilv
pounds more to the man- The Mon'i
ana regiment had a company in
which all members were over (J II
tall but the general average is not
«|uite as good as that of North
Dakota. We have further
learned
that all men from the northwest
have proven to be in better physi
cal condition, than those from tin
east and south."
The North Dakota boys under
went a severe examination recently
and the records have been compli
ed at the base hospital. Major Luce
a Washington, D. C., physician in
charge of the North Dakota regi
ment infirmly adds to the
above
interview the statement that less
Noi !i
Dakota boys have been ill
since
reaching Camp Greene, six weeks
ago.
Some of the figures taken
from
show
2
cases of venereal disease in 2.7M
men in the North Dakota
regimenl
a remarkable small number.
Tin-r­
are 65 men in the base hospital
the greater share of these are
for observation pending
but
iln-r
issuance
of a possible "S. C. D.'\ 1h
three mystic letters which are
tack­
ed an army records meaning
"Surgeon's Certificate of
Disabi­
lity." These men, some 30 or
more,
are those found wanting in recent
physical examinations and
who
have been under observation pend
ing discharge.
The first week or so in camp an
average of 103 men answered sick
call, most of them suffering with
colds contracted through change of
climate or on troop trains.
haVe bm? given an opportullity
Foi the great lesult of the See- laid in this great mission of Amer
ond Liberty Loan campaign, with iea and have done their part to
nearly 10,000,000 Americans rally- ward giving to the world liberty
ing to the financial support of the and justice and security from th
Nation and subscribing over four tyrannt that threatens'to master
and a half billion dollars for the and debase all nations and all men
purchase of Liberty Loan Bonds, Every purchaser of a Liberty
is a cause for deep thanksgiving Loan Bond has struck a blow for
jn the heart of every loyal Amer-, human liberty and for civilization
-i w, and humanity. Let them rememb
I resident W llson says the Na er this on Thursday, the 29th dav
tion should be thankful that we ol November, and lie thankful.
tounded at the remarkable physi- troops since the outbreak of the
fr0"\N
I
»ld* high official connected
TPi
t\,i? I'r ?.ls
ft North Dakota boy and t!:e other
a Montana soldier in the six weeks
in camp here out of a total popula
tion of approximately 20,000, a
very low death rate. Three eases
of spinal meningitis in the Wyom
ing regiment were lespousible for
the isolation of that section, but
there were no new cases, and the
three sick men recovered, the at
tacks being very mild.
During the past two weeks ev
ery man in the North Dakota regi
ment has received three "shots" or
inoculations. Each was a triple in
oculation for protection against
typhoid fever and the two kinds of
para-typhoid fever. All have been
vaccinated for smallpox.—Fargo
Forum.
Gen. W. H. Carter Commends
the Railroads.
discussing the transportation of
wap
MaJ- Gt*u" W-
maIKiillg
ll0T
b,!:
in the Forty-first division, and fol
lowing ouY examination of every
man in the regiment and compari
son with statistics at our command
we have discovered that 104th in
fantry, the old First North Dakota
men, average two inches higher ii.
stature than any other regiment in
the service. In addition to
H. Carter, com-
the Central War Depart-
headquarters Chicago, said:
Without ail accident to a sing
ie man, without delay at point 5f
fantrv"wpil Mt "'-origin, en route, or at destination,
fantiy ere better physical eon- without hitch in the arrange
dition than any ot the regiments
mt.,lts as
originally planned, tile
officers and men of the national
guard in fourteen states were tran
sported by rail in one week to the
distant cantonments designated by
the War Department.
"That is a record of which ev
ery Aineriean has a right to be
proud. It is more remarkable in
view of the fact that it was made
at a time when the railways were
handling the heaviest commercial
traffic, both freight and passenger,
ever known.
"Just two things made that rec
ord possible—organization ami co
operation the organization of our
army, the organization of our en
lire transportation lines into pract
ically a single system and the
hearty co-operation of these two
highly developed organizations.
"The whole movement of the
national guard in the very short
lime allotted, without causing con
gestion on the railroads or at camp
destinations, could not have -en
effected but for the unification of
"ie railroads agreed upon by tlieii
presidents and carried out liirough
what is commonly galled the Hail
toads' War Hoard."
George Washington's Warning
"Harmony and liberal inter
course with all nations are recom
mended bv policy, humanity and
interest. Hut even our commercial
policy should hold an e/ual and
impartial hand neither seeking
nor granting exclusive favors or
preferences consulting the nation
al course of things diffusing and
diversifying by gentle means, the
streams of commerce, but forcing
nothing."—From George Wash
ington 'a Fart well Address, Sept.
V'GTF.
Now
less than 40 men seek medical as
sistance a day and most of these
for very minor indispositions.
The health of the entire Forty
first division in which North Dak
ota is included with Montana,
South Dakota, Idaho, Colorado,
Washington, Wyoming, Oregon
and Utah troops, has been excel
lent. There were two deaths, one
New Train Schedule on G. N.
Main line trains on the G. N.
show quite a change. No. 10, which
connects with the Aberdeen train.
will leave Fargo now at !)-0f» in
stead of 10:00 p. m., and will
leave Breckenrdige at 12:10 m.
No. 9 with which the Aberdeen
train also connects will leave
Breckenrdige at 3:lr a- m. and get
to Fargo about six o'clock. The
Aberdeen train »vil! leave Aber
deen at 6:45 p. m., instead
if
THE WAHPETON
CONSERVATORY
Brief History of Looal Musical
Training Institution
and Faculty.
WINTER TERM BEGINS NOV. 26
It Behooves lis to Keep the Good
Things Wo Have—Liberal
Supporrt Is Neoeesary
for Success.
flic Wahpeton Conservatory of
Music is one of the institutions of
which our city may justly be
proud. When some of the music
lovers in connection with Presid
ent. Smith of the State School oi
Science took the first step in form
ing an organization which made
the establishing of the Conservat
ory a possibility, the enterprising
undertaking was rather experi
mental in its nature. In Nov. I!)12
the Wahpeton Conservatory 'op
ened its portals, and our music
lovers soon realized that we enjoy
ed the same musical advantages of
which Fargo and Grand Forks
could boast.
file directors chosen were Profs.
Smith and Clipfell of the S. S. S
II. S. Murray, H. Liebcr and W.
F. Eckes. A careful selection was
made among successful prominent
teachers and Prof. E. Bruce
Knowlton and Miss Nina Bard
well were induced to sever their
connections with the Chicago Aud
itorium Conservatory and come
west to build up an institution for
the cultivation of music in the
youngest institution of its kind in
this part of the middle west.
Prof, Knowlton being a direct
or of great ability soon organized
a chorus of two hundred voices
known as the Choral Society. The
orotorio "Creation" and "Holy
City" were first presented—The
opera "Grand Tychou" follow
ed. Lter-" Strains from Tanhaus
er, Tales of Hoffman' 'and most of
the grand choruses by the world's
masters were rendered, and were
well received by the public. In
spite ol the financial depression
ol the last few years the institu
tion flourished and each year saw
an encrease in the enrollment oi'
music pupils. The Conservatory
opened this year with the best oui
look for a successful year, in spite
of tin* present unsettled times an.i
adverse conditions which are
threatening many older and strong
er
institutions to close
their
doors,
which speaks very highly in favor
of the present faculty in the man
agenienl of the institution.
'1 lie patrons of the Conservatory
have ample reasons to congratulate
themselves in being able to secure
the services of such a body of com
petent, teachers and musicians as
the present force. The vocal de
partment is in charge of Miss Nina
Bardwell, who has faithfully stood
by the institution from its begin
ning, ami lias been the mean shy
which many a talented young per
son has been able to d'evelop the
most prec.ous of all musical gifts
"the voice Her golden voice has
been heard in concert and church
work in this city, and she is a
great lavorite with all who know
her throughout llu- three states
irom which tli.s xenool draws its
pupils.
The piano department has two
efficient and well liked teachers.
No words ol eulogy are needed in
their behalf as their work speaks
lor itself. Miss Margurite Baker
whose success!ill career as a music
teacher, secured her selection in the
faculty and Mrs. Emma Braun
Nelson who lias been with the in
titution fro-ni the beginning. She
is a successful teacher—accommod
ating and painstaking in her deal
ings with the patrons, who would
think it nothing short of a calam
ity should they loose her services.
A large part of the financial
management of the institution al
so rests upon her shoulders.
Owing to the increasing demand
from young men for a more thor
ough and scientific instruction on
band instruments than is general
jy afforded, such a department is
in charge of Prof. Warren of the
S. S. S. He is a regular member
of the world famous Kryl Con
cert band.
Last but not least, the violin de-
at partment
incharge VfPm
0|af
llenrikson who is also in charge
No. :iS
of the voilin department of the
Dakota Conservatory of Fargo.
Owing to the difficulty of obtain
ing first class instruction on this
popular but difficult instrument,
the patrons consider themslves
very fortunate to obtain iiie serv
ices of such an efficient instructor
as Mr. llenrikson. Students of
the violin are takin advantage of
this opportunity, as there has been
an unusual increase in enrollment,
in this department, since Mr. Hen
rikson came. It keeps him busy
from arly morning until late in the
evening, on the days he spends
each week in this city. Several
students of tin* violincello are re
ceiving instruction on this beauti
1 ill instrument. Mr. llenrikson
also teaches Harmony, Counter
point and Musical Theory. Ad
vanced students are taking advan
tage of this opportunity.
The present faculty deserve an
abundance of credit
for
the suc­
cess of the school. They are effici
ent and hard working. They have
had the best of training, by leading
American and European teachers.
During their summer vacation,
they have usually spent their time
in taking post graduate courses
with some of the greatest teachers
of America.
Miss Bardwell has taken up spe
cial studies with the greatest liv
ing Aineriean baritone, David Bis
phain, in New York City.
Mr- llenrikson has laken up
special work with the famous Eur
open teacher, Straka, a classmate
of Kubelik.
Mrs. Nelson and Miss Baker
have worked hard during their va
cation. They have both taken up
special work with the leading
teachers of the Northwest.
The winter term begins Nov. 26.
It is a great compliment to the
citizens, of this part of our state as
well as of the adjacent sections of
Minnesota and South Dakota, who
have liberally supported the insti
tution.
The people of Wahpeton espec
ially, who have the good fori um* of
receiving the direct benefit of hav
ing this institution located right
in its midst, ought to realize what
asset it is to Ibis city. Tt is a man
ifestation of the community spirit,
of this city assisted by the intelli
gent citizens of our sister city. It
shows that we have the refining
influence in our midst which makes
this a desirable place to live. It
shows unusual enterprise as there
are few cities of our size lhat can
boast of our many educational ad
vantages.
This institution gives the best,
there is, and should receive our
best support. So far il has been
possible to continue its existence
by a large outside patronage, and
by the untiring efforts and sacrifi
ces of its patrons and lovers of
music. But now when older ami
larger schools are compelled to
close their doors in other places is
no time nor place for divided pat
ronage, if we are to retain this our
valuable institution. There is no
place for petty jealousies or the
knocker who is always assailing a
good thing.
If behooves lis to make an effort
to keep the good things we have.
our financial and moral support:
is needed. Even the indifferent,
casual onlooker will tell von that
the future benefits derived from
this school can not be measured in
dollars and cents.
Co. I Boys Promoted.
I hive o. I boys have been pro
moted- Leo Domnick has been
pro­
moted from 2nd Lieut- to 1st Geo.
Fischer and Wallace Morden
haw
been promoted from Serjeants (0
2nd Licuts.
Plontywood Worker Left Small
Fortune.
Plentywood, Monti.—Hob Med
ved, aged 32, and single, proprietor
of a shoe shop at Plent vwood, has
just been bequeathed nearly *10,
000 thru the death of his grand
father. To be exact $!),860 is the
amount payable to Medved's or
der written in bank draft sent him
fro mWatertown, S. I)., where his
aged relatives, just recently d-ceas
ed lived, and that is the share of
his fortune which fell to the de
cedent's grandson at Plentywood.
Bob says he will have the draft
framed, hung on the wall of his
shop, and will continue to repair
shoes for his living, as he has now
for over a year. At any rate he is
still working at his trade.