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CELEBRATED TWENTIETH
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
The twentieth wedding anniver
sary of Mr. ond Mrs. Jacob Frost,
•popular residents of the south prairie,
was celebrated hi a fitting manner,
Feb. 19. A large number of their
neighbors were entertained in royal
style at the hospitaible home, a wed
ding feast fit. for a king being served.
Mr. and Mrs. Frost were recipients
of many beautiful china gifts, includ
ing a 100 piece china set. The fol
lowing enjoyed the celebration:
Messrs and Mesdames W. A. Scha
fer, P. Flemming, M. Flemming, C.
Kartz, H. W. Corwin, M. Brunner
and F. W. f-orenz with their famil
ies, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gelst and
Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Maboney. Mrs.
T. Regie. Miss Minnie Hauige, John
Flemming, E. 0. Nordrum, Mike Lar
son, A. L. Weber and the Miller
rolling folks.
WILL .TEST CORRUPT
PRACTICE AC'i
The constitutionality of the corrupt
practice act will be tested In the
courts. The law reads that news
papers shall charge no more than le
gal rates for political announcements,
which Is seven cents a line for the
first insertion and four cents a line
thereafter. C. M. Brlnton, editor of
the Fessendem Free Press is making
the test. He contends that in many
/rases the regular rates of the news
Tapers are in excess of the legal
rates, otften douible those rates and
-that the legislators had no right to
•compel a newspaper to charge a poli
tician lees than he charged a business
house.
While east a few days ago I took up tbe
potato proposition and I do not know how
to advise you on this. It looked to me, at
one time, as if potatoes were going to be
higL. But, after visiting several potato
merchants, I find that the same condition
exists in Minnesots as in (forth Dakota.
Farmers have held over lots of potstoe
One district between Dulutb and St. Paul,
they expect to ship out between 400 and
500 csrd this spring. Other places they
have sold all up, and quite a few other
towns were looking for a market to unload
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MASONS NEW HOME
NIW TEMPLE ERECTED AT A
COST OF $50,000 MODEL
Of PERFECTION.
MORRISON IN CHARGE
Statt-WM* Gathering Devotees of tlM
•quart and Compass Give Entire
Day to Celebration of
Event.
Bismarck.—In the presence of 20fl
Masons, assembled from every section
of North Dakota, as well as the offi
cers and members of the local orgaa
Ization and hundreds of visitors, Most
Worshipful Grand Master Robert Mo*
riBon of Pembina solemnly conse
crated to the Great Jehovah a mag
nificent temple of Bismarck Lodge No.
Ik A. F. and •. M„ and dedicated it to
Free Masonry, Virtue and Universal
Benevolence, pouring thereon from
silver vessel, oorn, emblem of nour
ishment from a second silver vessel
wine, emblem of refreshment, and
from a golden vessel oil. emblem oi
Joy. Thus was realised the fondest
dream of the members of the Masonic
fraternity who reside in the capital
elty, who are now comfortably m
soonsed in their new home.
The new temple was erected at a
eost of 150,000 and will stand as an
everlasting monument to the industry
and enterprise of the Masonic order.
Its dimensions are 65 by 100 f^ot,
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two stories and a basement. The
foundation is built of ran^i- iv»-: _,i
native stone, while the temple itself is
constructed of light Hebron pressed
brick, trimmed with Kettle River sand
stone.
The principal feature of the first
floor Is the blue lodge room, which is
not surpassed by any lodge room in
the Northwest. The second floor is
reserved for the members of Tancred
Commandery No. 1, Knights Templar,
and the ladies who are affiliated with
the Order of the Eastern Star.
The basement is devoted largely to
elub features. Here has been reserved
a room for the secretary. Opening
from it is a security vault, and beside
that is a chese room, toilet room and
baths, with hot and cold water.
Accompanying Most Worshlpfcl
Grand Master Morrison on his dedica
tory visit to the Bismarek temple were
Grand Secretary Walter L. Stookwell
of Fargo, Chaplain Sprlggs of Grand
Forks and Qrand Junior Warden
Frank Cousins, now of Bismarck. The
place of orator of the day waa a*
signed to Chief Justice Burleigh P.
Spalding of the North Dakota supreme
court. Justice Spalding explained the
meaning of the rites which had Just
been solemnized, and congratulated
the worshipful master, warden, of
ficers and members of Bismarck Lodge
No. 6 upon their having built for them
selves so magnificent a home.
The building committee which had
charge of the strueture comprises Clar
ence B. Little, chairman Dr. B. P.
Quain. G. F. Dullam.
The dedication ceremonies were folv
lowed by a reception and ball, for
which invitations were mailed to pro
minent members of the Masonic fra
ternity in all parts of the United
States.
IS NOT ENTHUSIASTIC.
Jamestown College President Not In
Favor of Vocational Movement
Jamestown.—Dr. B. H. Kroese, presi
dent of Jamestown college, is not en
thusiastic over what he pleases to
term the present "mad movement for
vocational training." In an address at
a meeting at which the question ofi
securing an agricultural high school
for Jamestown was under considera
tion, the college head made himself
very clear on that point, contending
that the value of education lay in the
development of the mind and char-1
acter, and not in the teaching of spe-!
cial trades.
President-elect A. G. Crane of the
Minot normal school, who is the pres
ent superintendent of the Jamestown I
public schools, has a slightly different
•lew, believing In the establishing of
the agricultural school, and strongly
urging such course for Jamestown.
Tragic.
"Here's another aeroplane horror,"!
remarked Cynicus, looking ap from'
his newspaper.
"Anybody killed asked
"No," growled Ojmtaw.
married in one!"
now. Under these conditions, do not be
lieve I could advise you to bold any longer
but get a market for them as soon as pos
sible. If you do not know of any market
I will be glad to give you names of buyers
at different points, or we will ship for yon
on a small commission.
Lirgi liports it Bostsi froa Liiirpool
The steamer Devonian arrived at Boston
a few days ago with a cargo of 8S,000
bushels of potatoes. This makes 130,000
buBhols of foreign potatoes shipped into
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TE8T YOUR
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SEED CORN.
(Better Farming Association.)
A large proportion of the seed ot
tered for sale or on the farms in this
state will not grow. This makes it
Important for all farmers to test their
seed corn early. Buy all corn an
test, then teet again to be sure the
ge-mtnating power 's retained. Corn
should be tested whether purchased
from seed houses or taiken from the
farm grown seed. Planting i*rn of
low germinating power will result In
disappointment in stahd in yields.
Test corn whether it is shelled or
is on the ear. The ear test wMl en
able one to select the highest testing
ears in producing this years' crop.
Ears which show poor germinating
power or low vitality may be used to a
certain extent in the field crop by
sowing 'n drills for fodder corn.
Corn which will test 75 per pent or
over showing a strong vitality wiouid
lie retained this year for seed It will
be advisable in many localities to
plant corn dren though It tests as low
as 50 per cent. Such corn should he
sown in drill rows rather than checked
n. It pbould be of some gwod vari
ety.
Among the best varieties of corn
recommended for North Dakote, is the
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How London Celebrated the
Centenary of Dickens* Birth
Phot* by Amerlcaa Association.
OUR
English cousins anticipated the actual date (Feb. 7) In celebrating
by a London theatrical performance the centenary of the birth ot
Charles Dickens. It took place at the Coliseum, one of the great music
balls, and the program consisted almost entirely of dramatic presents
tlens of the great novelist's works Nearly all the best known actors uij
actresses in tbe metropolis took part in the performance, the proceed* or
which—about $10,000—were added to tbe fund whicb a London newspaper is
raising for tbe benefit of Dickens' granddaughters Among tbe characters
represented were Scrooge and Mrs. Sairey Gamp Very interesting also wus
the tableau based upon Sir Luke Flldes' famous painting "Tbe Empty Chair
representing Dickens' library at Qadshlll filled witb figures of the character:
of the novels and of bis well known contemporaries Quilp and Sampson
Braaa, the characters shown la the illustration, ware Impersonated by Ivnr
Berlyn and Fred Ross.
S A W O O S O E
our markets from foreign countries this
season, which keeps the price down
I want to see you &et as much for your
produce as you can get, as every dollar you
get makes it better for your home mer
chants here. We can all use as much out
side money as we oan get hold of this year.
And let me say to you that if there is any
thing I can do for you in the way of get
ting you a market, come in and make
your wants known.
Some merchants are advertising cheap
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Northwestern Dent. Golden lent,
\Y,1
:.i:e tlaip Yellow Deni Geliu Ti'i
nph and Mercer. The Flint ri-
dies ehai'ld be made ivst of lu all
northern sections of the state. The
1
»ont variet!es are especially valua
ble in the southern and southeastern
parts ot'tibe stste. Always plant a
I variety which will mature under the
conditions in your locality. Maturity
j's oif the utmoet importance.
I The seed corn eitwatlon is a difficult
one. Kvery effort should be made by
the North Dakota farmers to maintain
last years' acreage. If it 's neces
sary to plant the acreage to low test
orn, let it be of a good mriety. Know
first., what your test is so as to deter
mine the amount which should be
sown to the acre. Buy your seed corn
early. So far as •possible obtain seed
crown in your own locality. Test it
that you may know what you are
planting and can govern yourself ac
cordingly.
POSTPONE K. T. BALL.
The annual Commandery ball has
been postponed from March 1 until
some later date, owing to the tact
that the interior decorations at the
temple are not yet completed. The
ball will probably be held shortly after
Kaster.
CKEBCIH CLUBS
BU8INES8 MEN AND FARMER!
COMBINE FORCES FOR THE
MUTUAL BENEFIT.
7 NEW ORGANIZATIONS
Walhalla, 8t. Thomas, Doering, Ma
rlon, Surrey, Langdon and Cav»
llor Among the Progroee-
Ive Ones.
Or and Forks.—Seven commercial
elnbs and farmers' clubs have been
organised in North Dakota the past
few days. The movement has been
particularly spirited. In almost every
Instance the organization of the cluba
had its inception in efforts put forth
by such associations as the North
western Development league, the
State Federation of Commercial clubs
or the several district development
leagues which have been organised in
North Dakota.
Walhalla is one of the citieB in whioh
a new commercial club has been or
ganized. Some time ago Walhalla had
a Business Men's club, but the organi
zation has not been active in recent
years, and the movement for the or
ganisation of the Walhalla Commer
cial club resulted. William McCarrie
is the president, William Lee,is vice
president, W. D. Best is treasurer,
and T. J. Blacklock is the secretary.
In St. Thomas the business men are
backing the movement for the organi
zation of a club, and officers elected
are: President, J. M. O'Connor vice
president, E. T. Thompson secretary
snd treasurer, C. S. Genssle. The club
already is working on tbe Meridian
road proposition and is seeking to
have St. Thomas put on the route of
the big highway.
The Cavalier Commercial club haa
elected new officers as follows: Presi
dent, John Keefe vice president, E.
R. Pratt secretary, W. S. Johnson
treasurer, H. A. Rygh.
Deering business men have organ
ised tbe Deering Improvement asso
ciation. One of its objects will be to
affiliate with farmers of the district
to advance mutual interests.
Farmers and business men of M*
rlon are interested in a club which la
being organized there, and which haa
the improvement of farm conditions
aa its object. A meeting was held
this week at which preliminary plana
were discussed.
The Surrey Agricultural association
Is an organization of the farmers ot
Surrey, Ward county. It will hold
regular meetings for the study of ag
ricultural topics. D. T. Dlerdorff is
president, Isaac Pence, vice president,
J. H. Smith, secretary, and W. 8»
Young, treasurer.
Langdon is organizing a commercial
elub. B. E. Groom was made tempo
rary president and George M. Price is
the temporary aecretary. The club la
being incorporated with a capital
Stock of $10,000.
GUARDS IMPROVING
Increased Efficiency In North Dakota
Attributed to Federal 8upervlalon.
Jamestown.—The eleventh
convention of the North Dakota Na
tional Guard was called to order at
the city hall by President J. M. Han
ley, captain of Company of Mandan.
Rev. J. G. Morrison of this elty, fornv
erly captain of Company of Litch
field, Minn., made the opening prayer*
which was followed by an address of
welcome by Mayor Pierce BlewetL
Captain Hanley responded and read
his annual report as president. He
"The militia of this state Is better
equipped, better officered and better
Instructed than ever before in Its his
tory. The regiment is probably in befc
ter oondition to meet the requirementa
of actual warfare than at any time
alnoe the Spanish-American war. This
condition is undoubtedly largely due
to the interest exercised by the na
tional government In militia and to
the instruction and help received
through the regular army officers and
men detailed to this state for the pur
pose of assisting the organization.
President Hanley alao dlacusaed the
"pay bill" which provldea pay for offi
cers and enlisted men of the orgai^
bed militia. There la a good
anoe at the meeting.
Fargo'.—Cass county haa two candl
dates for railroad commiasioaor—J. (L
Brown of Wheatlaad and Joe Fuses!
sf Fargo.
flour. Just let me say to you at this time:
Be loyal use your home flour it may cost
you a few cents more, but it's worth the
difference. Just as long as you encourage
the merchants to import in cbeap flour,
just so long you can expect the lowest
price for your wheat. Forget that feeling,
that the merchants are trying to rob you
We are not. There are lots of good mer
chants in North Dakota, and good mer
chants want to see you succeed, for, if you
are successful, the merchint is also suc
cessful. One has to depend on the other.
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JAMES JOHNSON AT KENMARC
James Johnson accepted an inlH
on to speak at a meeting held at Pet
erson'* ball at Kenmare Thursday
ght, by the Toadies' Aid of the Daa
ish Lutheran church in honor of
Washington's birthday. The waa
crowded and for an hour Mr. Tnhnets
I ept the big audience interested aa he
talked to them about tbe Father of
our country and other subjects.
BOWBELL8 MAN BUYS
FAST HORMM
Lijnik Ric&rdson), who mcenly aoM
Doctor T, a very promising horse that
has raced Hi Minot, returned few
Chicago Monday, having purcbacea
three blooded horses that promise to
become very speedy.
Mr. Richamdibn is president of the
Northwestern Racing association.
FELDMANS ARE BACK
Harry Feldman and family returned
Friday from an extended visit with
friends in Petoski and Grand Rapids,
Mich., Chicago, Milwaukee and Still
water. Mr. Feldman did the spring
and summer buying for the Boefbn
store while away, much of the stock
having already arrived. "T bought a
higher class stock than ever before,
and a much larger one," he declared.
ARE BADLY BURNED
(Continued from paye 1)
osene lamp be nig lighted instead.
The gasoline continued to leak and
the fumes soon permeated every cor
ner of the room. The door waa sud
denly opened and immediately there
was a terrific explosion. Erne*
Vowts was thrown with great force
across the room against a door bd
escaped serious injury. Mrs. Fouts
was thrown to the floor and her
clothes caught on fire. Tbe room
was full of smoke almost immediate
ly, but Mr. .Fouts, by heroic efforts,
managed to pull Mrs. Fouts from tbe
room to the open air where the
flames were smothered and then he
rushed beck into the room for the
'baby. The smoke and flames drove
him badk. He happened to
ber that the child was In the
buggy near a window and he broke
one window in, hoping to he able to
reach the child. Not succeeding la
his efforts, he broke In the second
window and managed to reach the
child. As he waa pull'-ng the babe
through the window, the child fell
from his hands back into the maes
of flames and was seriously burned.
Mr. Fouts was brave and once more
leaped through the window and roe
cued the babe from what appeared
to be death.. The child waa horri
hly burned about both feet, one hand
and the face, but the doctor cays
that recovery is practically assured.
Mrs. Fouts suffered horrible bums
about both hands, face, head, back
and shoulders, while her life was al
most despa'red of for several days,
she too will recover, it is believed.
Mrs. Fouts' hair was so badly burned,
that one of the combs was melted.
Mother and babe were brought to this
city and placed in St. Joseph's hos
pital, where they are receiving the
best of oara.
The home was completely destroy
ed. In addition to the household
furn ture, the unfortunate people lost
all of the seed for the next crop and
$50 in currency.
MONEY to LOAN
On farms and on city homes. W also
invite savings and checking accounts
GRANT S. YOUMANS, Mgr.
Savings Deposit Bank
Halvor L. Halvorson
When you come to Minot, come in and
let's *talk over the potato proposition. If
there is anything I can do to help you out,
I will only be glad to do so.
If you have got dissatisfied and are send
ing away for your groceries, bring me in
your list and I will convince yon that I can
beat the socks off the catalogue heuses
and give you goods that complies with the
Pure Food Law of North Dakota. That is
more than you can get from the catalogue
house.
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