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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
CAPTAIN OF STEAMER cHEMuNQ:
REFUSES TO LOWER coLORS
At BIDDING OF AUSTRIAN
SAILORS FROM U-ROAT,
MEMBERS OF CREW LANDED
SAFELY AT VALENCIA, SPAIN:
Ship OWned'and Manned by Americana
Meets Submarine Near Cabo do
Gaia and Is Ordered to Stop
Torpedo and Three Shells
Send Vessel to Bottons.

London, Nov. 29.-Refusing to-
strike his colors and backed by his
crew in resisting efforts of Austrian
sailors to lower the U. S. flag flying
at the mast head, Captain John L. Duff
fy of the American owned, American,
built and American manned steamer
Chenung, watched an Austro-Hungar.
ian submarine send a torpedo into the
vitals of his ship, sinking it.
The American vessel plunged be-
meath the waves with the stars and
stripes flying and with the "a men,
bers of the crew mixing their cheers;
with tears for the loss of the ship.
Crew Landed in Spain.
The crew Of tho Chemung has been
landed at Valencia, Spain, by the
Spanish steamer Giner. The United
States consul at that port cabled that
all had been safely landed.
The Chemung met the submarine
near Cabo de Gaia and was ordered to
stop. Sailors from the U-boat boarded
the steamer and the commander gave
orders that the ship be sunk.
Orders Flag Lowered.
The commander ordered the Ameri--
cans to lower their flag before any
shots were fired.
They refused. Captain Duffy said
that If the ship had to be sunk 1t
would be with the flag flying.
Teuton sailors prepared to lower the.
flag when the Americans interfered
and the Stubborn resistance prevented
the proposed action.
Captain Duffy maintained his posi-
ton and so rapidly were the prepare
tons to sink the Chemung made that
further discussion about the STANDARD
ceased.
Steamer Is Torpedoed.
AS soon as Captain Duffy and hfG
crew had been taken aboard the sub
marine a torpedo and three si1e1la
were sent against the side Of the.
American ship, sending it to tho bot
tom.
The Valencia advices add that the
submarine responsible for the sinking
lowed the crew to within five miles Of
the coast where they were picked up
~ Luc cnu VI lu0 OS1y ny CAO OAAc1.
Hardy Steamship company, owners
of the Chemung, said the vessel car
rfed general cargo only, no munitions
or cargo owned by the Italian gov
eminent being on board.
The Chemung was registered at
New York and carried crew OF 81.
Captain Duffy has made long report
Of the incident to the American con-
sui at Valencia, John r. Mutnam.
The State departments message
from the Valencia consul said in e.
feet:
j! The American steamer Chemung
sunk by Austrian submarine by gun
IRE and torpedoed Goth, IA miles east
of Cape De Gaia. Crew Landed at
Valencia, all we'll"
This is the first case involving an
Austrian submarine since the Stand
ard Oil tanker Petrolite was held up.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Hlbbina Officials Released On Bonds.
Hibbing, Mimi, Nov. 29.-Hfbbins
public officials and others indicted by
tho grand jury on charges of Irregular
tiles in the conduct of municipal az
fairs, with the exception Of G. M.
Atkinson, editor Of the Mesaba Orc.
who 10 absent on hunting trip, ap'
peared before Judge Martin Hughes
IN district court here entered pleas
Of not guilty and were released on
$500 bonds each. The cases were ret
for Dec. 8. The pleas were made with
the privilege Of being withdraWn and
nGhes Daeas o. 1aotioos 0adA
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
VINCENT TO QUIT UNIVERSITY
WILL BECOME PRESIDENT OF THE
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION.
President Of Minnesota Institution "a
Succeed John .. Rockefeller, Jry
Next May.

Minneapolis, Nov. 29.-Dr. George
ID. Vincent will leave the presidency
Of the University of Minnesota to sue
coed John D. Rockefeller, Jr, as pres.
1dent of the Rockefeller Foundation
effective May Is. 1917, it has been an.
nounced in New York. DR.. Vincent
has confirmed the statement. He will
leave statewide campus for a cam
pus that covers the world.
Mr.. Rockefeller will become chair.
man of the board of trustees Of the
foundation his father established. Ac.
cording to the Foundations announce.
ment, DR.. Vincent was chosen "be
cause of the enlarged scope of the
Foundations activities and the need
Of a man Of wide experience who
could devote all his time to the work.
DR.. Vincent has been identified fol
several years with the philanthropics
of the Foundation. He has been
president of the university q little
more than six years.
Decides to Accept invitation.
IL Will be hard to leave Mime
sota," said DR.. Vincent in a statement
for the press. "The University com
munity, the Twin Cities, and the PEG
pie Of the state have been singularly
generous and friendly No university
executive could have had more favor
able conditions in which to work. II
1t were a question Of call from an
other university, It would be easy to
decline. A summons, however, to have
some share in the development of a
unique institution, to Cooperate in
working out plans for the promotion
Of human welfare at home and abroad
appeals to ones imagination. l have
decided that must accept this invita-
tion."
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
MILITARY TRAINING TO BE
PLACED BEFORE CONGRESS
Compulsory Service Will Be Urged by
Senator Chamberlain IN Coming
Senate Session.

Washington, Nov. 20. - Universal
military training in some form as the
solution of the recruiting problem will
be placed formally before Congress
during the coming session, If Chair
man Chamberlain of the Senate mill
tary committee is successful in carry.
ing out his announced program.
The Chamberlain bill would require
military training Of all boys between
IL and % years of age, except those
specially exempted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
AUSTRlANS PAY THEIR LAST
RESPECTS TO DEAD EMPEROR
All Glasses Take Their Turn in Pass
ing Before Unopened Casket
at Vienna.

Vienna, Nov. 29.-The doors of the
black-draped Hofburg chapel, where
rests the silver casket with the body
of the late Emperor Francis Joseph
we're opened at o'clock Tuesday
morning and the waiting throngs be
gan to file through to pay their last re-
spects to the dead emperor. All class
es, rich and poor, gentry and work.
ingmen and women, stood shoulder to
shoulder, taking their turn in passing
before the unopened casket.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Fire In Chicago Business District.

Chicago, Nov. pa 100000 fire IN
4 crowded manufacturing district here
threatened dozens Of buildings when
the Hockaday Paint company's ware
house caught fire. Firemen had q
narrow escape when explosions Of oil
caused one wall to collapse. Spontan-
eous combustion is believed to have
caused the IRE. The Johnson omek
Lumber company In the same build
lng and the Hub Electric company i'd
lolnin4 also suffered small losses. The
lro Was undsr oontrel q $3.50 9 =
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
GOVERNMENT 0wNERsH1P-MU-
NICIPAI, OWNERSHIP

In a discussion of government own
ership Of railroads by Charles A. Prou-
ty, who is in charge Of the interstate
commerce commission valuation of
railroad properties, at Kansas City,
Mo-, he said: "We have in this coun-
try a railroad problem because we are
trying to discharge government func-
tions with private capital. The rail-
road problem isn't any nearer Iettled
than it was when the act to. regulate
commerce became a law back in 1872
And it strikes us the same fact pre-
walls where public utilities in munich
palities are owned otherwise than by
the community. "
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
RAILROADS ORDERED TO
RETURN CARS NOT OWNED
Lines Of Northwest to Put 1880 orr
Cars in Coal Carrying
Service.

Washington, Nov. 29.-Returns by
each railroad of all box cars on it's
lines in excess of the number owned
by that line has been ordered by the
conference committee ON car efficiency
Of the American Railway association.
The order was issued lin the inter
est Of the public to meet an emery
ency."
Railroads of the Northwest have
agreed to aid in the campaign for re-
lief of the countrywide car short.
age by putting about $500 Of their
ore cars in the coal carrying service.
This was announced here by the asso
cations conference committee.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
ARMY OF $500 IS BEING
CONCENTRATED At JjjAREZ
That Villa Has Captured CHI.
t,uahua City.

Juarez, Nov. 29.-Genera} Gonzales
will have an army of $500 men when
all garrisons ordered to concentrate
have gathered, according to officials
In charge Of Carranza headquarters
here. The troops have been ordered
to assemble at Sauz, about rs miles
north of Chihuahua and on the route
Villa is expected to follow If he
should attack Juarez.
Carranza officials here refuse to ad.
nit that Villa has captured Chihuahua.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Haldane Accused as Traitor.

London, Nov. 29.-Viscount Hal
dane, the former secretary for war,
and former Lord Chancellor, while
speaking before the Royal Society Of
Arts here was subjected to a success
sion of violent interruptions from q
number of we'll dressed women, who
excitedly accused him Of being trait
or, pro German. and an enemy 30 his
country, deserving of being sent to
the tower. The women had to- b
elected from the building before Qufet
Yaa rsstQrada
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Punitive EXPEDITION IN MEXICO
HANDLED IN WAY TO LEAD
BANDIT TO ATTACK
TROOPERS.
REGIMENTS AT BORDER
HOPE TO SEE SERVICE
Guardsmen Recently Ordered Home
Are Expected Now to Be Retained
Report Of Trevino's Evacua-
ton Of Chihuahua City Is
Strengthened Hourly.

Ell Paso, Nov. 20. - General Per
shing's force of United States troops
in Mexico is seeking an engagement
with Villas troops, is a rumor that il
exciting the border guard following
the reported capture of Chihuahus
City by the bandit troops.
1t is asserted here that the punitive
expedition has been handled in the
past few days so as to trap Villa into
an engagement and the belief is ex
pressed that Villa, emboldened by his
victory at Chihuahua, will attack the
American forces. This belief is
strengthened by the unofficial an
nouncement that Pershing has been
maneuvering to attract Villas atten.
ton.
Guards to Stay at Border.
1t is expected that the National
guard regiments recently ordered nome
will now be retained on the border.
Members of the Third Minnesota in.
fantry, one Of the regiments ordered
home, assert that they are hoping
they will be allowed to remain until
they get "a shot at Villa" It is con.
sidered probable that their wishes will
be granted.
The report of Trevino's evacuation
Of Chihuahua City is hourly strength.
ened from diverging sources. It is as.
serted that information regarding his
retreat was obtained through a mes.
sage he sent his wife assuring her OF
his personal safety.
Worry Over Foreigners Fate.
Friends of foreigners residing in
Chihuahua City are worried over their
safety as Villa was reported to have
said that he would kill all foreigners
he found in that city. Six Americana
are believed to have been in the city.
Many of these started to leave the
city on the last train, but were ad-
vised to remain as it was expected
the bandits. would stop the train and
execute those on board.
Government officials here declared
they had received information which
convinced them Villa was in Chihua-
hua City. 1t is also known official re-
ports to this effect have been sent to
Washington substantiating messages
sent earlier in the day reporting
Villa in possession of the city and
General Trevino and the Carranza gar
rison in flight.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Tho proposed amendment to the con-
stitution providing for the initiative
and referendum failed to pass, al
though receiving more votes than any
other Of the amendments that failed.
IF any eamDaign had been made for
it, az should have been done, it would
have succeeded. The amendment that
was made No. l on the ballot, author
ling the state to clear lands, had the
benefit Of 4 strong campaign made
for it. W. seen no reason WIN those
who believe in the principle of the
evident that the great majority of
tho voters do, should abandon it at
the request of those who oppose it..
On the contrary renewed effort should
be made to pass it. The amendment
should be again submitted, and the
legislature should direct the secretary
Of state to make it No. l on the bal
lot. Because it has failed so far is no
reason whv it should be thrown aside.
It is to be remembered further that
the amendment as submitted has never
been inst what the friends Of the prin-
eiple desire. but rather compromise.
The twin eitv press. with the excep-
&ion Of the Daily News. is not friend
u, and tho growth of the idea among
the peorle. despite conditions, has
been remarkable. IF every important
and vital change in our systems Of
government were to be abandoned be-
eause Of not being immediately adopt
cd. Al, progress won1d stop. It is not
me friends Of the initiative and refer
ondum 40 desire the "r"""e'+'on cost
aside. Tt il . safeguard and an IN
strruent of power which the people
sanaof alerd 10 be with, 1t.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Gobbjer in Ranks Of II. c. L.

Gobbier in Ranks Of H. c. L.
Minneapolis, Nov. 29.-Recruits to
the ranks of General High Cost o'Liv-
lng's army came in couples. They
we're late arrivals, many of their dis
tant relatives having gotten past the
recruiting officers within the past two
weeks and establishing high-price
mark of 80 cents pound for primes"
Tuesdays recruits came into the ranks
on a 35-cent basis.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
HONOR LATE RULERS MEMORY

Wilson and Lansing Attend High Mass
in Washington.
Washington, Nov. 20. 49, President
Wilson attended pontif1cal high mass
celebrated at St. Patrick's church here
by Cardinal Gibbons, in memory Of the
late Emperor Francis Joseph of Aus
Iria-Hungary. Secretary Lansing and
members of the diplomatic corps not
connected with the Allies also viii
attend.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Situation in Roumania Improving.
London, Nov. 29.-The military sit
uation in Roumania is improving for
the Roumanians, according to dis
patch received by the Wireless Press
from Bucharest by way Of Rome.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

There have been several officials of
the city of Hibbing and d couple news
paper men indicted. We doubt that
there would have been much criticism
had these men been plant to certain
interests, and we shall take the liberty
Of taking no stock in these charges
until impartially adjudicated and
found to be correct.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
R0UMANIAN CAPITAL MOVED
Government Flees to Jassy Near tho
Russian Frontier.

Amsterdam. Nov. pa dispatch
from Berlin stated it had been learned
on good authority that the Roumanian
government has fed to Jassy near the
Russian frontier.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Hanna insisted on the doctrine that
prosperity and the national admins
tration, if the administration were re-
publican, were one and the same thing.
The voters found this worked with
the democratic administration, too, and
the republicans were hoist with their
own petard.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Indications now are that the house
of representatives will be democratic,
and It will be possible to carry further
tho great program Of progressive and
constructive legislation.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

The entire region west Of the Mis-
sissippi, with the exception Of Oregon
and South Dakota was carried by Will
SON.. Who said the democracy was
sectional partyf
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
THOSE DISAS
TIERS

Duluth Herald: Certain people said,
and certain foolish people believed,
that if the people didn't accept the
republican candidate for president the
stock market would Immediately regis
ter the approach Of panic and calam-
ity.
The republican candidate was reject
ed, and the stock market doomed its
head off.
Certain people said, and certain
foolish people believed, that if the
people didn't accept the republican
candidate for president business would
60 smash and everybody would be
forced into the breadline.
The republican candidate was re-
jected, and there has not been the
slightest halt in the march Of pros
perity.
Certain people in the iron range
country-not the mining companies,
but the politicians-said, and certain
foolish people believed, that if the
people didn't accept the republican
candidate for president the MINES
WOULD CLOSE DOWN-said it in
great type on great posters.
; The republican candidate was re.
jected, and now, two weeks later, the
United States Steel corporation an
nounces another increase of ten pei
cent in the wages of it's employees.
! Surely there must be some political
prophets who will have great difficulty
in getting a serious hearing another
| time.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Contributors;
Beainnina ut tho BEGINNING.

SSsO o091ssss'ss8s
Bridegroom-Now that we are mar
ried, darling, we must have no more
secrets from each other. Bride-Then
tell me truly, Jack, how much did you
really pay for the engagement ring4
Philadelphia Record.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Many observers predict that the
country will eventually divide into
two parties, divided somewhat like the
great English parties before the wer
Liberal and conservative. Our pre-
delections are with the liberal side, so
it will be safe to stick to the demo
cracy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Due to the increased cost of print
ing and binding materials, Chicago
printers and book binders have in
creased their prices 80 per cent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Good winter window boxes are made
by using small evergreens. Cedar is
perhaps best for this purpose. Some
times small branches are cut and set
In. Small rooted plants set in the soil
are better. s ).
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Florida elected an independent gov
ernor on a religious issue, or rather
an issue which showed lack Of real re-
hgion. And this is the twentieth cen
hurv and Florida is one of a union OF
self-governing states.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

The St. Cloud Journal-Press claims
Btearns county saved the state for
Hughes. That is rubbing it in with a
vengeance.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
Two British Ships Sunk

Two British Ships Sunk.
London, Nov. 20. - Lloyd's reports
that the British steamers Ransgarth,
Alison and Alert have been sunk. Tho
Ransgarth's crew has been landed.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

The manager Of the Water Power
company is at least frank in stating
that he wishes the council or somebody
to get behind the proposed rates so
that there will be somebody to share
with the company the "kicks' he ex'
poets to be made by patrons whose
light, bills would be raised.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

The spirit which makes it right to
thank Providence for the blessings en-
joyod during the past year should con.
tinue all the year. There is daily
possibility and need of thankfulness.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Two mighty good Sixth district men
are mentioned for speaker-Warner OF
Aitkin and Indrehus Of Benton.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

The councilmen should not dodge re-
sponsibility that is theirs. Neither
is it up to them to act the part OF
the goat.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

|, Two amendments, No. i and 2,
which had strong support Of the de-
velopment associations of Minnesota,
were successful at the recent election.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01
THE WILSON FUND

This is the last opportunity for those
who wish to contribute to the fund to
pay the shortage of 100000 incurred
by the national democratic committee
in the recent election. If YOU haven It
done so before, now is the time to
act. All amounts will be duly ac-
knOwledged.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

Governor Burnquist has before him
tho opportunity Of lifetime. he IS
under no obligations to anyone but
tho people. He will no doubt avail
himself Of the chance to make record
for constructive legislation of the
greatest value to the people.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

It will be some moons before can
didate for the presidency is chosen
from the supreme bench.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1916-12-01

There will have to be better rea-
sons presented for overthrowing the
non partisan system than those so far
advanced, which seem to be mostly
based on the fear that trouble il
ahead for the. republican party, es-
peeially the standpat element. The
people 1T large care very little about
such reasons. SO long as the republl-
cans Of this state stayed by the ma
tional ticket, their occasional depart
ures in the matter of governor and
eonpressmen could be overlooked, but
when it is only possible to carry the
state on president by onlv 1872 votes,
It shows that there has been a poll
teal revolution, and no man can pre-
diet what may happen: The large ma.
jorities for the republican state ticket
mean nothing 80 far as indicating a
sure republican state. With the
Knowledge this campaign has given
them the democracy will put up a
fight that will mean something serious
for tho opposition. There is also the
element Of the farmers organizations,
who have the interests of their mem
beers first in view and have no hesita-
ton in sacrificing a party organiza-
ton. We see nothing in the situation
conflicting with the idea chat this is
q government founded on the party
system and >on party responsibility. If
parties progress as they should and
express properly the demands and as
pirations Of their members, no non
partisan organization can defeat them.
It is when they fail in Interpretation
If the deeires of the neODle that thew
receive ala deserve defeat.