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The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
GLAD NEWS FOR POTATO sues

The United States is shy on am
munition. Not the kind of ammu-
milton that is being used by the
European troops to let the sun
light through the bodies of enc
mics, but the ammunition that is
supposed to result in the sudden
and complete passing of the po-
tato bug when it is directed at
him. In other words there is a
shortage Of paris green.
Paris green, which does not
come from Paris at all. but which
lis product chiefly of England
and of Sweden and Norway. is
scarcely obtainable according to
local chemists. Today there is
said to be less than 500 pounds
in this country and the holders
lit is saidI demand all the way from
~ to- so cents per poun for it.
1t is impossible to make the
Green here, because of the rise
in the price of blue vitrol, or sui
phate of copper, and white arsenic
lis now costong is to II cents a
pound, against 3 and cents a
pound few months ago. And
even at the price the manufact-
.urers are unable 70 procure a
greater quantity than 10000 or
$4,000 lbs. with any degree IF
certainty. lnsccticiNe manufact-
urers, unable to prognosticate
how high the price Of blue vitrol
will go. hove therefore decided to
discontinue To manufacture paris
green this season.
This will be felt in the paint
trade as we'll, where it is occas-
ionally sold to persons whose ar
tistic sense demands bright EN-
'erald green color on roofs and
window blinds.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
MOVING AWAY

Frank Frankfurlh will soon an
nounce a big auction sale of per-
sonal property at his farm east of
Hankinson. Early in the spring he
expects to move to his new farm
near Ashley, Mcintosh county.
NJ. j. O'C9Nnor of north of
Dwight is to soon hold a sale and
he is going to move to New York
State where he will enter the dairy
business 80 miles south of Buff
alo.
Otto Dobbert who lives about 5
miles west of this city is also go
ing to- hold a sale and up to the
time OF writing we do not know
what his future intentions are.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17

the people to pay 60 per cent Of
the taxes instead Of making tho
great mass of the people, who
own 5 per cent, pay IS per cent Of
the taxes2
Second, Why tax labor when
war-munition stocks have in
creased in value in one year by
1856, 100000?
Third, Why tax incomes in
America but $50, 100000 when in-
comes in Great Britain, even be-
fore the war, paid $236,245,OO0?
England contains less than one
half our population and wealth.
All told, England taxed wealth,
incomes, and inheritances to the
extent of $3.50, $4,000, and COL
lecled as per cent of her total rev.
enues from these sources. Dem
ocratic America collected 9 per
cent of its revenues from wealth
incomes. and inheritances.
Fourth. Why tax labor nn it's
necessities. on the things it needs
to merely live, when inherilances
have not as yet been taxed a penny
by the Federal Government?
Fifth, Great Britain taxes in
comes up to 33 l-3 per cent for
War purposes; Germany levies
faxes for imperial purposes, for
state purposes, and for municipal
purposes as we'll: the combined
rate running often to is per cent
or 20 per cent. Democratic Amer
lea taxes incomes from 1 to I
per cent, the maximum up to
100000 being but I per cent.
A tax of $40 to the wage Garner
means giving up clothes. food
from his table, possibly the DOE
tor for his children. A tax of SIO,-
600 to "A man with an income of
100000 or $4,000 to a man en-
joying an income of $500. 900
means no sacrifice whatever.
Sixth, Why tax labor, when an
additional tax of per cent on the
gross earnings of railroads, pub
lic-service corporations, mines,
and other public utilities would
yirlG $50. 100000. 1t could be cas-
lily collected. 1t could not be es-
capped. In most instances it could
not be passed on to the consume
er.
Seventh. Preparations for war
should call for equal sacrifices.
Defense should not mean sacrifice
for the millions and only profit
for the few. Preparations for war
mean prots to the railroads, to
the mine owners. munition fact.
cries, banks: it means speculative
values for the stock brokers and
spectators. 1t means that the
Blended backs Of labor will carry
the Army and the Navy, which, il
the emergency arises, will be used
against labor at home and for the
projection of overseas invests
mrnts abroad.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
Then Came the Storm.

why is it that the attendants in
telephone Offices are all wOmen:" Mrs.
Brown made this inquiry Of her hus-
band.
Well answered Mr.. Brown, 1.-The
managers Of the telephone Office are
aware that no class Of attendants work
:" faithfully as those who are in love
with their labor, and they knew that
women would he fond of the work in
telephone Offices
What is the work in telephone
.'fice?" Mrs. Brown further incurred.
Talking" answered Mr.. Brown.
And that conversation came to an end
sud different kind Of conversation
began.-Chicago Herald.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
WORK OF the
EXPERIMENT STATION

The ''Work of the Experiment
Station" by Thomas p. Cooper, di
rector of the North Dakota Expcr-
iment Station, gives short ac..
count Of the various lines of work
that are being carried on at tho
Experiment Station, on the Sub
stations. on the TEN c,stral;oa
Farms as we'll as outlines tins ac-
tivities of the various extension
activities, as county agents. boys
and girls club .|Grk and home
economies work.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
NORWEGIAN LUTHERAN
CHURCH NOTES

Services at the Bethaney church
next Sunday forenoon at ii a. m.
The Ladies' Aid Of the United
Norwegian Lutheran Cchurch Of
Wahpeton will meet Friday. this
week. with Mrs. o. X. Ulsaker.
The Young Peoples Society Of
the Wild Rice church will give a
program next Sunday evening at
1870.
The Dwight Lutheran Ladies
Aid will meet Thursday this week
with Mrs. Skaarhem.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
KICKED IN the FACE

Herman HOefs, a we'll Known
farmer living over Lidgerwood
way, was kicked in the face by i,
fractions horse while preparing
to return home from Claire City,
5. d., last week. His nose was
broken and his face badly cut. He
declined the services of doctor
and after washing the gore from
his countenance started for home
unaSSisted.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
LoWRY.RussELL

Announcement Of The marriage
of Miss Ruth Lowry to Mr.. Robert
w. Russell has been received by
Hankinson friends. The happy
event occurred on Tuesday, Feb
8. The bride is IA daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. w. S. Lowry, formerly at
Hankinson, and her many friends
here are pleased To extend con
eratulatiOns. T.. $500 ..'...; s:s..,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
the PRODUCTS OF WHEAT

The amounts of flour, bran and
shorts that can be made from the
different grades of wheat is
brought out i'm bulletin No. ~,
North Dakota Experiment Station.
This is the result of six years
investigation i'm the milling of
wheat by Professor L. +. Ladd and
his associates in cooperation with
the U. S. Department of AgricuI-
ture,
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
CORN PREPAREDNESS

Now Is tie time to prepare for
the corn crop. The army wants
only tit men, it selects them care
fully. The mase must be GOne with
corn. Planting a kernel of corr
that is dead is like expecting a
dead man to make a good soldier.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17

II is proposed to meet the cost
of preparedness" by taxes on
sugar, on gasoline, and by other
direct taxes which bear heavily
upon labor. II is also proposed to
continue the present indirect
taxes on The things people use,
which yield 100000. 900 a year.
IT. is proposed to burden the work.
er amt farmer by taxes on the
things they consume, and spend
the proceeds on armament, with
colossal profits to the armament
ring, for an Army and Navy to
protect principally the things that
privilege owns.
First, Why tax labor when, ac-
cording to the report of the COM
mission on Industrial Relations.
from between One-thir6 and one
fourth of the male workers lS
years of age and over i'm factories
and mines earn less than $40 per
week, while from two-thirds Ia
three-fourths earn less than SIS
per week; when 2 per cent Of the
people own so per cent OF the
wealth, and 65 per cent own only
5 per cent of the wealth.
Why not compel 2 per cent OF
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
His Inference.

Waiter-There's an unmarried lady
wishes to speak to you on the tele.
phone. sir. Hotel Visitor-How do you
know she's unmarried. Waiter-She
said not to bother IL you were engag.
ed, sir.-Chicago Herald.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
A Mutual Friend.

Bobby-Dad, what IL mutual friend?
Mr.. Fogg- He is generally one who
makes 1t his business to see that you
don't miss hearing the nasty things
your neighbors say about you.-Lop-
don Stray Stories.
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1916-02-17
SHALL PREPAREDNESS
BE PAID BY LABOR?

From speech Of @. H. Tavenner
of Illinois i'm The House of Repre-
sentativcS, "Wednesday, December
Is, 1918.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
WHAT SEATTLE men THINK
OF ULTIMATUM TO BERLIN

..ttI.... ~. ,,,,ttln tL J.
best way OF teiiihs tne p.p'.o W.
inside SITUATION. Most VI 'he ~,
formation comes 10 tne puDiic
biased. Ills was tne irahN way
HENRY CARSTENS, president OF
the German-American bank: Il
would not express public opinion.
II would not be tactful. ! deal
with Germans on the one hand and
with people who supply the allies
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
By Robert ]. Bender
United Press Staff Correspondent

WASHINGTON, April 22-Lte hope that Germany
fully the American submarine demands apparent
here today
The interview which Carl w. Ackerman, United Press
staff correspondent obtained with Admiral Won ozendorf
furnished the state department with its first definite line
the German attitude
officials concluded that modification of Wilson's de-
ands be the only chance of avoiding break and mod
fcation is of the question, they said.
administration is leaving Germany to decide whether
she can submarine operations effectively without
violating international law.
Lansing feels German submarine commanders visit
and search before attacking them and tho
safety passengers doomed ships the campaign will be
robbed and hence of its effectiveness
II Germany agrees follow the visit, search and safety
of passengers provision America accept her assurances
but Germany adhere to its pledges.
The problem then is: Will Germany abandon her present
method of submarning which be the first step towaf
policy healing strained relations with the United States
The authorities feel that Admiral Won oltzendorf in the
Ackerman interview indicated Gemanys unwlingness to
meet the demands but desired shift responsibility for
possible break to America
President Wilson will confer with Sen. Stone general
international affairs p Monday it learned today.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22

What Seattle men think Of
President Wilson's action
toward Germany was voiced to
Tn. star Saturday. Following
10 the result:
peoe EDMOND 8. MEANY, head
q, the history department In the
University OF Washington:
think President Wilson voices the
sentiment OF the majority OF the
people OF the United States.
would have been more content hau
the same sentiment been voiced
Immediately after the sinking OF
the Lusitania."
WILL n. THOMPSON, attorney,
civil war veteran and student OF
diplomacy: II thoroly approve OF
President Wilson's action. tnink
the patience OF the president thus
far has been because OF the wholly
unpre epared condition OF the United
States, and that he thought II bet
ter 10 bear as long as he could pc
fore coming to the tragic conclu-
sion"
DR.. MARK A. MATTHEWS, pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian
church: "The presidents note 10
Germany was perfectly logical, in
the course OF events. II was with
out the sentiment OF revenge, and
stated facts His going 10 congress-
was fair. and within the sphere OF
his duty. lie thus shared the re-.
sponsibility. followed the consti'
tutional course, and utilized tho
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22

Superior Judge Gillian VIII
hand down a memorandum oe-
elslon, probably late Saturday
or on Monday, that Will place
the official stamp OF approval
on the manufacture OF non-in-
tosicating malt beverages N
this state, or VIII condemn
their making as q violation of
the dry law.
For several weeks he has had un'
der consideration the case inVolv,
ing the manufacture OF "Lifestaff,
a near-beer. made by the Hemrich
Brewing Co. here.
Whatever his decision. II viii af'
feet all other similar beverages
made in this state.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
300 BOYS MARCH
IN NOON PARADE.
Charlie Chaplins Give Down
town Seattle Lunch
time Laugh.
THEY'RE LED BY BAND

The downtown section OF
Seattle was all messed up with
Charlie chaplins Saturday
noon.
About 200 boys. all eostur-
ed like Charlie ard Initiating
the screen eoredlsn's famous
walk. participates In Ths
stars Charlie Chaplin parade.
Tom North. Northwest manager
OF the Wise film service. led the
procession In his automobile. Then
came Cavanaugh's baud. and then
tho cavortlng Chaplins.
other automobiles brought up
the rear. one of them carrying the
judges
There we're chaplins Of all ages
and sizes. from boys OF 5 clear up
the line.
Prizes were awarded at Bon
Marche park. NJ the conclusion OF
the parade.
Norman Hscket;. leading man
for wilkes players NJ the Metro.
politan. Mayors Secretary Jimmy
Crehan. u. s. Tobias. Of the North.
ern Pacific. Tom North and John
Hamrick were Judges.
First prize was SIS In cash.
given by lIsmrick. who IL man.
ager OF the Rex. where Chaplin'a
buriesque on Carmen" Is now be-
ing shown. Second prize was n
SIS watch. given by Tom North.
Third prize was n SIS suit OF
clothes. given by Chauncey Wright
other prizes Of Rex passes were
given.
The liz. OF prize winners viii be
announced IN Mondays Star.
The only red.headed Charlie
Chaplin In the world was discov-
cred IN the parade.
lie had clipped wisp OF his
own brick-colored tresses and past
ed them on his upper lip.
During the performance at the
Bon Marche park. one future S67o.-
00o-a.year comedian lost his baggy
trousers while doing the Charlie
Chaplin walk.
The kis went In droves.
They swatted each other over
the heads and made faces at the
traffic cops.
One enterprising Charlie crawled
on the back OF passing anto and
swatted an elderly occupant over
the dome" with his cane.
Daylight bombs containing tick
cts to the Metropolitan theatre
were exploded In the air before
the parade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
sv THE EDITOR OF THE STAR

I'm going TO lose my job.
It's going to happen on Tuesday.
May 2.
But I should worry.
think I'll 20 fishing.
II is the date OF the suffragists'
spring drive on Seattle. They re
cominE-30 or 40 OF them--in a
special train from Washington. Al
ready they've covered half the ma
tion. lining up the women voters
in suffrage states They are get
ting we forget now-how-many-mil-
lion womens ballots all woven
into a mighty bludgeon with which
they expect to lick one OF the
forthcoming national party conven-
tions into Incorporating votes.for'
women pledge In their platform.
The editor OF The Star saw a
chance to get long. wished-for
fishing trip. He offered to let the
visiting suffragists. who are na'
tionnlly famous leaders In the
movement. get out Tuesdays edi.
tions OF the paper.
They accepted today by tele-
gram.
Mrs. Harriet stanton Blatch, OF
New York. will he editor OF The
Star on the big day.
She In legislative chairman OF
the Congressional Union, the suf-
frage organization which has long
been campaigning to get the Susan
B. Anthony amendment thru con
gress.
The whole works-office, furni-
tnre, printers, pressmen. linotypes,
presses, reporters. telegraph serv-
ice. and The Stars intricate news
gathering machInery-will be turn
ed over 10 Mrs Blatch to do with
as she likes.
A plan is being worked out
whereby university girls will sell
these suffrage editions OF The Star
on the streets.
You'll be able TO buy them, OF
course, for a penny II you want to.
But all money over a penny will 30
TO help finance the suffragists'
campaign. There's no limit. You
will be permitted to give the girls
lust as much for your Star as you
wish.
And in the meantime
Me for Lake Sammamish.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
Laundress Sues
Gen. Chittenden;
'SaysHe's sCareless

Gen. II. VI. Chittenden, for.
mer port commissioner. is be-
ing sued for $1,000 In superior
court Saturday by Mrs. j. III.
Patrick. who worked In the
Chittenden home. 2210 North
Broadway. recently as a laun-
dreas.
She alleges her left ankle
was sprained and her left arm
and side injured painfully on
August q. last. when she has
tened to answer the door bell
and slipped on a rug In the
living room.
The floor. she says. was of
highly polished hardwood, ex-
tremely dangerous to walk
upon. tho she had never been
informed OF this by the alleged
careless general.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
By Carl w. Ackerman

BERLIN. April 22.--"We in
sist on our right to hit our foes
in their weakest spot. Never
theless, we want peace with the
great people across the water
lust as we have not wanted war
with our present foes"
This was the editorial state
ment today Of the Lokal Anzel-
ger, which claims to have tho
largest circulation In Germany,
In discussing the submarine
issue.
AN agreement with the Unite
States should be possible" II cor
inued. I'VE have emphasized tina
I IL possible we have oversteppe
,ur rights to safeguard our vital IN
.erests and honor However, we re
serve the right to state our view
point when we have exact know
edge of the note"
German papers published IN
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
REPORT COURT DECISION
WILL KNOCK OUT NEAR-BEER

The decision was typed, ready for
delivery Saturday morning, but on
It's being returned to the Judge he
decided TO make some changes in
It's text. II probably will not be
ready before Monday.
Rumors about the courthouse
were that 1t would hold with the
contention OF Prosecutor Lundin
that the manufacture of "Lifestaff
is illegal. according to provision
of the prohibition law forbidding
the making OF malt liquors in Wash.
ington.
The brewers contend that the
makers OF the law meant only intoX-
icating malt liquors There was no
contention on the part OF the state
that "Lifestaff" is intoxicating.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
FEAR BERLIN
WILL TRY TO
shift Blame
Press and Public of Ger
many Oppose Yielding
TO Wilson's Demands in
W Boat Warfare.

THE HAGUE, April 22.-Many Ameri-
cans are closing their affairs and leaving
Germany in expectation of severance Of
diplomatic relations with the United States,
it is known today. A number have ar
ranged to come to Holland and leave their
affairs in neutral hands in Berlin.
Others, however, intend to remain in Ger
many even tho relations be severed, feeling
confident war will not result
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
Complete Plan for
Enjoys Reception

Miss w. Nelson Whittemore. of
Michigan. who has been working
In the state OF Washington for
some time as representative of
the Congressional Union, with
headquarters In Seattle, announced
today that preparations are about
complete for the reception and en-
tertainment OF the suffragist fly
CONTINUED on page 81
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
German Papers Insist Upon
Retaining Submarine Rights

text of the American note this aft,
ernoon.
Foreign Minister Won Jagow
asked Ambassador Gerard not to in
form Americans here of its con-
tents until Jagow consents to its
publication.
The Lokal Anzeiger said it was
possible the note would be pub
lished simultaneously with Ger<
manys answer.
Gerard has received no instruc-
tions with regard to Americans now
In Germany
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
BOY SENTENCED As
HABlTUAL CRIMINAL

w. A. Coatz. &c. was sentenced TO
from ten years to life in the peniten.
tiary Saturday by Judge Dykeman,
on a charge that he is an habitual
criminal.
Coatz was arrested here reeentl,
on a charge OF petit larceny. II de.
veloped that he had been arrested
twice previously in Spokane on a
similar charge and once for burg.
larry, and convicted. lie was there.
upon charged under the habitual
criminal law.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
CITY IN MOURNING

The text OF the not has not yet
been published here.
VERA CRUZ. April 22.-The
American section of the city was
in mourning yesterday. in observ-
ing the second anniversary of the
landing of American troops In Vera
Cruz.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
POLICE Make LUCKY
Nab; GET BIG Thief

BALTIMORE. April 22.-The po-
lice made n lucky" mistake here
last night. A man giving the name
OF Edward Quigley was arrested on
suspicion that he was the man want
ed in ST. Louis for raising the sums
on checks. When searched at the
station house. all the securities stol-
en- from ferry In New York. on
February 26, we're found in his hand
bag.
Railroad stocks TO the value OF
$500, 900 formed a part OF the loot.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
CAUCUS HELD TODAY

Republican eaucuses 70 elect
TIT delegates to the county con-
vention are being held in all
precincts Saturday. Polls In
the city and Incorporated towns
will remain open from 1880 to
$3.50 p. m, and In country dis
trlcts from 2 to 4 p. m.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22

pershIng In the field.
scott's presence was the sig-
nal for renewed activity here.
important moves are beIlov-
ed 70 be the result of the Sc
cret orders.
The first conference between
Generals Scott and Funston lasted
until nearly midnight.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-04-22
U.S.COnSul
Is Nabbed
in Mexico
Refugees Tell of Rioting
Against Americans at
Mexico City
BERLIN BACKING DIAZe

El pAso. April IA Car
ranxista officer at the point Of
. pistol prevented a Mexican
mob from stacking the Ameri-
can eonsuIass at Durango City
April "a. according TO Areri-
caa arrivals today.
They reported that peace ne
ootissions between Carranxistas
and vIllIstas under Gen. Reyes
have started al Pedreeen'a, ou-
range.
Following the anti-Ameriean
demonstration. Consul n. \.
coen and eight other Areri-
cans took refuge with friendly
Mexieans.
The de facto government 10
believed to be making whole
sale arrests Of persons sus
pected Of being implicated In
new revolt plots.
The revolutionary movement o
Felix Diaz is believed to be tn
most formidable Of all.
He apparently has unlimite'
backing. and is awaiting the Amer
ican expeditions withdrawal.
II was reported that both Car
rama and Diaz had used Germal
money.
Charges that Germans inspire
the villista raid on Columou
brought from Consul Garcia q state
ment that he had heard report
that Germans financed villa Z
cause a war between the Unite
States and Mexico. so that Americ'
would keep out OF the Europeai
villa has apparently escaped fror
danger OF immediate capture.
he has not reached Southern Me,
leo by this time It is because n
Of ferred TO stay within tantalizln
d. .tance OF the expedition.