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The Wahpeton times., 1915-12-02

Jelly squares, Saturday. SC
a square at Manchester's Bakery.
E. w. Hoyt Of Wheaton was in
this city Friday.
Doc. Farmer went to Minor
Monday morning on business.
v. P. Bennett spent Thanksgiv-
ing with his family in this city.
E. w. Spencer spent a part of
last week out in the Oakes coun-
try.
Will Schmitt and Ed. Pauley
went to Claire City, Monday morn
ing.
Miss Bernice Flaxton spent last
Thursday in Fargo. visiting with
friends.
Miss Mollie Myhra. spent last
Thursday at Colfax. She returned
Friday evening.
Miss Eleanor Weissert of Far
go spent last Thursday in this
city. visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. pfeister spent
Thanksgiving in Fargo, visiting
with friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorne Canham
spent last Friday in Litchfield,
Mimi. returning early Saturday
morning.
C. N. Moses and family re-
turned Monday morning from
Gwimer. where they had spent
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Schuska
and son, Albert, and Mr.. and Mrs.
C. H. Ebel Of Lidgerwood were in
this city Monday.
Mr.. Loll of the Golden Rule
returned from Fargo where he
had spent his Thanksgiving Day
vacation. Friday morning.
Have you tried some of our
hard coal briquets, cheaper and
just as lasting as any hard coal.
For sale by McCuloch & Robin
son Lumber Co. Adv
Allen McGanm, formerly en-
|ployed at the Rittenhouse Drug
Store, passed through this city on
his way home to Fargo, from
Wyndmeree, Friday morning.
!, Ed. Maresh was in from Moore
ton Thursday to take part in the
|Snyder's orchestra which played
for the Reliance Hose Co.'s dance
at the armory that evening.
Leslie Purdon returned Friday
morning from Wyndmere, where
he was trap drummer in an or
chestra, playing for a dance at
that place Thanksgiving evening.
Edmund Breese, the great
dramatic star will be shown in an
enchanting play of the great
snow. word "The Shooting of Dan
McGrew from the poem classic
of the same name at the Braun
Theatre, Monday, Dec. 9th
II Wahpeton Chapter No. so. E.
s. will hold it's next regular meet
ling and election of officers, Tues
day evening, Dec. 7th at 7.3O o.
clock. All members are requested
to be present - Daisy Worner,
Sec'y.
The Fortnightly Club was en-
tertained by Mrs. Van Arnam at
her home on 9th ST., last Monday
evening. A very interesting pro-
gram was read by Mrs. Hines and
Miss Connolly about the Indians
of our state.
i Burned to a white ask. Scran-
ton hard coal for sale by McCul-
loch & Robinson Lbr. Go. We also
handle the best soft coal procur-
ahlo Adv
The Wahpeton times., 1915-12-02

Harry Lieber spent last Thurs
day in Fargo.
Oscar Youngquist spent Friday
in Morris, Mimi.
Charles and Mary Gebhardt of
Chiffon, Wis. are in this vicinity
visiting with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Wagner
of Arthur, N. D., are visiting Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Wagner of this
city.
Miss Cecile Manikowske and
Frank Kouba spent Sunday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. August
Bergman.
Married-Art Griepentrog and
Miss Louise Pasbrig, of this city,
last Tuesday afternoon at 400
p. m. by Rev. T.. Hinck.
Mrs. Anna Johnson went to
Minneapolis Friday to attend the
funeral of her nephew, George.
George Johnson was a bookkeep-
er at the Chamber of Commerce
for long number of years.
The Wahpeton times., 1915-12-02
We do pressing, oIean-

We do pressing, clean
ing. altering and repairing
Of mems and ladies' gar
ments. Our dry cleaning
plant is the best equipped
to be found west Of tho
Twin Cities and tho work
we turn out ls second to
mono.
Our charges are very
reasonable. lf your clothes
arc dirty and greasy we can
make them look like new.
Hats cleaned and block.
ed
Ladies' white short .
gloves cleaned. TOO. Give
10 q trial.
Phone No. 346, and wo
wilt call and deliver.
0PPlE4 T0ooERY,
If. Wahpeton, d, ..
The Wahpeton times., 1915-12-02

VIM. Harrison, of Oppie's Tog-
gerry, returned to this city Friday
morning from Clinton, Mimi,
where he had spent his Thanks
giving vacation.
The Wahpeton times., 1915-12-02

FOR RENT-Good seven room
house On Sixth street. Modern ex-
cept heat.-W. B. Aspinwall. ~
18 If.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-03

senate WORKING FAST.
DiSPOSES OF THREE OF RIG NP.
PRECIPITATION BILLS.
Lower Branch Spends its Time in Pro-
tracted Debate OH General Dclicicn-
cy Measure.

Washington, Feb. 26.-Congress
worked away steadily today and to-
night on its task of clearing up sup
ply bills which must be out Of the
way before adjournment on March 4.
The senate passed the naval bill
$4,000, 1000; the fortification bill,
S6,OOO,00O; and the diplomatic bill
$4,2OO,OOO; while the house spent the
day debating the general deficiency
measure with Interruptions now ana
then to dispose of conference reports.
The senate added about $4,000
to the naval bill as it passed the house
providing in the two battleship con-
struction programme for five sea-
going submarines instead of one, for
l6 instead Of II coast defense subma-
rines for a gunboat and a hospital
ship, and adding $1,000, 600 for an
armor plant and 100000 for a pro-
iectile factory.
The fortification bill was passed.
without amendment, so it now goes
to the president for his signature.
Some $250.000 was added to the dip
lcmatic bill and a paragraph calling
on the president to collect from Cuba
| $6,5O0,000, the expense OF the Ameri-
can army of pacification, was stricken
out on point Of order.
! TIL, house agreed to most Of the
senate amendments to the army bill
but refused to accept several.
! Democratic and Republican lead
ers on both sides of the capitol held
informal conferences today on the
legislative situation. Senator Simmons
said If the Philippine bill and the
general dam bill could not be passed
without prolonged debate, both would
have to be dropped.
i Difficulties Of the majority leaders
have been increased by the senate's
incorporation OF the McCumber rural
credits bill in the agriculture appro-
priation measure. 1t is understood d
SHE Democrats have about decided to
tsubstitute for the McCumber amend
ment the Hollis bill, regarded as an
7 administration measure. House
champions Of rural credits said that
while the McCumber amendment was
not complete, they were willing to
support it in order to get legislation
on the subject.
The senate remained in session un-
i'll late tonight, debating a conference
report on the seamen,s bill.
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French Making Drive.

Paris. March 1.--Terrifc efforts are
being made by the French to break
the German lines in the Champaign o
district in order to force the retire
ment Of the Kaiser's forces between
the Aisne and Disc rivers. In the past
five days at least thirty attacks have
been made by the French against
the German lines between Souain and
Sorvor north of Perthcs. The Ger
man armies lying in the angle formed
by the junction Of Aisne and Disc will
continue 10 be menace to Paris ua-
I'll they are forced 10 retire.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-03
Slaughter I'm Poland,

Petrograd. Feb. 26.-By another
rapid shift the Germans have massed
three hundred and fifty thousand men
between the Bobr and vistula rivers
and are making desperate attempts
to cut through tfe Russian lines. The
Germans made some gains at Prsas-
nyzsz. but mass attacks cost them
dearly. When attempting to cross
the Orzyo river the Russian artillery
moved them down by hundreds. In
desperate hand to hand fighting
Szczuzyn. Plochowo. Wassosz and
Bisloszewo towns were practically de-
stroyed.
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Germans Driven Back.

Petrograd. March 1.-The German
invasion Of Poland north of the Wis.,
tula river appears to have been COM
pletely shattered. The Russians are
on the offensive along the entire front
from the Niemen to the Vistula deal
ing tremendous blows to the forces OF
ION Hindenberg. Official reports re-
ceived today record Russian success
es in all sections. In some places the
Germans have been driven back
eleven miles. In the PrZasnysz re-
gion where the troops of Grand Duke
Nicholas have driven a wedge into the
German center and are advancing to-
ward the east Prussian frontier again,
the Russians are capturing village
after village, taking from five to 500
prisoners in each. AS a result of Tie
fighting in the last five days more tEau
eighteen thousand prisoners have fail
en- into Russian hands. Germans also
lost many guns.
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Turkish Forts Destroyed.

Paris, Feb. 26 (Official) The
French and British have made gains.
the British along the Labassee high
road and the French in the vicinity of
Perthes In the Champagne region and
also north of Mesnilles-Hurlus. The
battle continues In the Champagne re-
gion. where the Germans are attempt
ing to check the French offensive.
Four Turkish forts at the entrance
to the Dardanelles were destroyed by
the allies warships. The fleet has en-
tered>t the straits and begun sweeping
out all mines.
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German East Africa Blockade.

London, Feb. 27.-The blockade of
German east Africa coast goes into
effect at midnight tonight, by order-of
the British government. 1t is expect
ed that on Monday the premier will
announce the details of the. retalia-
tory methods against Germany upon
which the allies have agreed, 1t Is
asserted that by March 18th q line Of
British warships will ,,be in position
to halt every ship bound for Ger
many. .-.- .ror q.
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Thinks Fleet Will Take City.

Toulon, March Turkish prison.
ers captured in the Dardanelles were
brought here on a French cruiser
They declared today that the archives
of the Ottoman government had been
removed to Asia Minor in January.
They admitted that hundreds of their
comrades had been killed by the allied
fleet and express the belief that the
fleet will reach Constantinople by
March 18th. |ei. r.. ~ s..~ .. "a.
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GALLON MOTH IN SPARTANBURG.
City of Success to Have Ordinance
Paralleling State Law on Liquor
Shipments.

Spartanburg, Feb. 2S.-The city Of
Spartanburg is to have a gallon a
month ordinance" to conform in
every respect with the State law re-
Gently passed by the South Carolina
legislature, according to a statement
given out yesterday by the city attor-
ney. The ordinance has been drawn up
and will be submitted to council Mon
lay afternoon. The meat Of the law
and the ordinance is contained in the
following section:
1T shall be unlawful for any in
toXicating liquors or beverages to be
stored or kept in any place OF busi-
ness or club room or house in the city
of Spartanburg. whether for personal
use or otherwise and the liquor or
beverage herein allowed to be import
cd. if stored. must be stored in the
home or private room of the preson
or persons ordering"
The State law goes into effect on
March Is, and it is supposed the Or
dinancc will become operative at the
same time. The law will remove
from all the clubs Of the city the lock-
er feature.
city official said today he re-
%arded the passage Of the ordinance
n fOregone conclusion.
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WILL WORK AT HOME.
senator Smith to Have Offices in
Florence.

Washington, Feb. Ex-senator
Smith will close his Washington Of
fee when the present session Of con-
%ross ends next week, but he will not
stop work on congressional matters. it
having been learned here today that
he Will open Offices in Florence with
Ills usual force in charge of the cler-
cial WORK. Until congress rcconvcncs
Senator smith will dispatch his mail
and other matters from Florence in
stead of Washington.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-03
Submarine Blockade Effective.

London. Feb. 26.-The successful
operations OF the German submarines
have resulted in the issuance of Sc
cret orders to all transatlantic liners
u remain I'm port until further notice,
according TO reliable information to-
day. II Is reported that German sub
marin are lying i'm wait for the big
liners off the Irish coast.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-03
German Offensive In Poland.

Berlin, Feb. 27 (Oficial) The Ger
mans have renewed the drive against
Verdun. The French are making
strong attacks in the Champagne re-
gion. The Germans have captured
eleven hundred more Russians in Po-
land. The Russians are attempting a
new general offensive movement in
Poland, appearing In force west OF
Lomza. west of Grodno and south OF
Przasnbsz. The Russians are at
tacking the Germans along the Skrovs
river.
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RESIDENTS ARE TERROR STRICK-
EN-.
Flee from COnstantinOple by Thou
sands-Threaten to Set Fire to City
IL Allies Capture 1t.


London, March with the Anglo
French fleet fifteen miles inside the
Dardanelles, the British and French
flags flying over six of the reduced
Turkish works, bombardment Of the
inner forts continues with unabated
fury. Never before in the history of
any operations land or sea has there
been a cannonade Of such fury as that
which wrecked the Turkish forts on
the Asiatic and European sides of the
Dardanelles. Despite the efforts of
the Turkish authorities to keep secret
the success of the allies it has be-
come known in Constantinople and
panic is reported to reign there.
Thousands of citizens are fleeing The
Turks threaten to set fire to the Turk
ish capital if it falls into the hands
Of the allies.
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On To COnStantinOple.

Paris, Feb. 27.-The allies fleet
have penetrated the Dardanelles 10 q.
point opposite the ruins Of Dardanus,
fourteen miles from the entrance. The
forts made feeble resistance. Three
trains are being held to convey the
sultan and government into Asia
Minor. (Ne"s dispatch).
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REPORTS ARE ENCOURAGING.
INDICATIONS ARE THAT SHIP
PING PROBLEMS MAY BE
SETTLED.
Ambassadors in German and English
Capitals Say That Bclligcrcnts are
Willing to Settle Matter of Neutral
Traffic.

Washington, Feb. ging
reports from both Ambassador Page
at London and Ambassador Gerard
at Berlin were received today concern
ing the attitude of Great Britain and
Germany towards the latest American
proposals for the safeguarding Of neu-
trail commerce and the unrestricted
shipment Of foodstuffs to the civilian
population Of belligerent countries.
The United States does not expect
complete replies for several days.
Germany's willingness to make con-.
cessions and negotiate for an under
standing on the submarine, food and
mine questions already has been made
known informally and the United
States expects a formal acquiescence
in q day or two. London is under
stood to be divided on the merits Jf
the suggestions. Some leading Brit
ish cabinet members are said to ia
vor in principle the American pro-
posals as a means Of solving the prob
lem with as little inconvenience to
neutral countries as possible. Anoth-
er element is said to be impressed by
the military value Of further restrict
ing supplies to Germany.
The exact nature Of the American
proposals still is unknown because Of
the rigid reticence Of officials here
and abroad. but each day adds infor-
nation on the subject. Briefly, this
much of the contents Of the Ameri-
can suggestions now has been con-
firmod:
The United States has asked that
the previous rules Of international law
with respect to the shipment by neu-
trails Of conditional contra band des.
tined to civilian population. and not
the belligerent forces Of an enemy,
remain unaltered.
: A system is suggested whereby
ipreof-eannbe' sfurnirhcd. that the stn4s-
plies will be used by the civilian pop
ulation. '' (. tIa.p
The removal of all noatinBn mines
by Germany as we'll as Great Britain
is proposed, except rniiies used for
protection of coast dcfenses and har-
bors, pilots to be furnished to guide
neutral ships through fields that re-
main. .f''' - ..''f
Attention is called to Germany's
promise that if foodsttrffs are not de-
tained, when destined to her civilian
population the submarine warfare on
merchant ships will be abandoned
The American proposals do no:
dwell on German submarine attacks
on enemy merchant ships, as the po-
sition Of the United States, it is un-
derStood, would not permit interfer-
ence in this mode of warfare except
where the lives Of neutrals are en-
dangered. Officials, however, assume
that the promise made by Germany
OF an intention to abandon such war
fare on merchant vessels and confinc
operations to those enemy vessels car
rying troops and munitions of war
would be fulfilled, If foodstuffs were
TO be given unrestricted passage to
Germany.
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Germans Losing around Vcrdun.

Paris, Feb. 27.-The Germans are
again bombarding Arras and Sois-
sons. Arras is practically in ruins
The Belgians are shelling the Ger
mans near Ostend. The Germans are
losing heavily in infantry fighting
around Verdun.
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Bangor, Wales (via London), Feb.

Bangor, Wales (via London), Feb.
2S.-The chancellor of the exchequer,
David Loyd-George, made a pointed
reference to the United States in a
speech here today. 3 81 J-.4q
If Germany is triumphant over
this country" he said, "she would be
practically dictator of the world. And
where" he asked, could weithen look
70 chivaIrous country to iproteet us
to America? e.. "s@.-. ..r
IF countries like France and Rus
eia, With huge armies, and we, with
the most powerful navy in the world,
could not face this terrible machine,
how could America step in? 1t
would be more than America could
do to defend her interests in her own
continent. America is more unready
than we WERE"
The chancellor then took up the
liquor and industrial questions.
The government has wide powers
to deal with the drink question and
il means to use them" declared Mr..
Lloyd-George. The chancellor said a
small minority of the workmen in the
armament factories had refused to
work a full week because Of the lure
Of drink.
The government would use its pow
ers discreetly and in a spirit of mod
Grafton, Mr.. Lloyd-George asserted,
but 'fearlessly." He was sure the pub
lie would support whatever action was
taken and allow no Indulgence to
interfere with the country's prospects
in the war.
THE war;" he said, lis to be won or
lost by the engineers. We need men
but we need arms more than men and
every day of delay is full Of peril to
the country. For one reason or an
other we do not get the assistance we
have n right to expect from our work.
shops. Industrial differences are In
evitahle, but we can not afford them
now.
1T is intolerable that the lives OF
Britons should be imperiled for the
sake of farthing an hour. During
war governments should have the
power of settling difficulties so that
work shall go on. If mon are en-
titled TO moro money the government
should SNe il. I do not believe the
parties involved will refuse to COM
ply with the urgent command OF the
government that there should be 40
delay"
Expressing confidence in the out
come Of the war. the chancellor said
III" people Of the country hardly real
.2"6 yet The Importance Of the strug,
81" in which they were engaged and
warned them that victory could not be
Won without a long struggle. He de-
C!arSd that while England had on
rolled the largest volunteer army ever
gathered in any country or in any
century il ought 10 he larger still.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-03-03
Dutch Officers Recalled.

The Hague, March ALI Dutch
officers on furlough were today or
dered to rejoin their regiments. This
action was taken after a conference
between the foreign minister AMI
Queen Wilhelmina.
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Italy Wants War with Austria.

Rome. Feb. GA remarkable pa
triotic demonstration last night In
the house of deputies indicates that
italy Is rapidly drifting toward war
with Austria. The socialists started a
counter demonstration asainsg war,
but were howlcd down.
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Allies ships Damaged.

Constantinoplc. Feb. 26 (OmciaD.-
The Dardanclls forts were bombarded
hy the allies warships yesterday. Some
OF the ships were damaged.
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They drove the Germans from their
trenches near Eparges, capturing the
town and repeated German counter
attacks were repulsed. The French
destroyer Dague was sunk by an Aus
trian mine in the port of Antivari on
wednesday. Thirty-eight Of the crew
were drowned.
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Have Lost no Submarines.

Berlin, March Mot a single Ger
man submarine has been lost under
sea warfare against Great Britain
and France, asserted the admiralty
today. Reports from the French and
British sources that from two to six
submarines had been destroyed since
the blockade was declared are wholly
untrue.
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French Hold Dopio

Paris, March 1.-French marines
were placed on the American steamer
l)acia at Brest today to relieve for ac-
uN" duty the sailors OF the cruiser
that captured her. Information was
given out by ministry marine today
that France will refuse to recognize
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Russians Active i'm Prussia.

Petrograd. Feb. 27.-A general re-
treat of the Germans in Northern Po-
land Is predicted as the result Of the
Russian capture OF Przasnysz. The
russians cut through the German
front and are pressing steadily for
ward into cast Prussia.
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HUNDREDS SINK WITH SHIP.

Berlin Reports Sinking of English
Transport by Submarine With All
ON Board.
Berlin. Feb. ga news dispatch
states that a British transport. car
rying eighteen hundred passengers
was sunk by German submarine and
oil ON board were lost.
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APPOINTMENTS BY SAWYER.
New Comptroller general Fills Sew
Cral Places.

Columbia, Feb. 27.-Carlton w.
sawyer COmtporller General, an
hounced tonight the following ap-
pointments for his office: f.. G.. FL
more. Spartanburg, chief clerk; Miss
hatc Mahcr, Barnwell, peniOn clerk :;
John s O'Brien. Charleston, book
Keeper; w. V. Sutherland. Columbia.
auditing clerk.
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WOMEN KILLED IN EXPLOSION
Mexican GunbOat PrOgrcsso Blown up
by BOmb-Thirty Killed.

Galveston, March Thirty per-
sons. including five women were
Killed yesterday when the Mexican
Sunboat Progresso was blown UP,
supposedly by bomb in the harbor
OF Progresso This information reach
ed Galveston today. Cablegrams state
that the bomb was evidently sent
aboard in a package supposed to con-
tain ice.
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Holland Going To- War.

London. Feb. 26.-Rates OF lnsur-
ance against Holland participating in
the war suddenly jumped today when
II was semi-officially reported that the
Dutch government is planning for war
with Germany and that the Germans
are preparing for an aggressive Of
fensive against Holland.
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Berlin. Feb. 26.--It Is reported to-
day that three members of the crew
lost their lives when the American
steamship Carib was sunk In the
North sea. The disaster occurred Off
Borkum island near where the Evelyn
was sunk
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London. Feb. 26.--Snowstorms are
hindering operations In France and
Flanders. where only intermittent
lighting between British and Ger
mans continues. The hardest fight
Ing centsrs around Ypres. At other
points the Germans are maintaining
heavy artillery fire. ....., 49,. .Js