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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-27
SAVE YOUR SEED CORN NOW.

The farmer who saved his seed
corn early last year is the farmer,
who will husk the best corn this fall.
The farmers who save their seed corn
now will be on easy street next spring.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1916-09-27
GREECE TO JOIN
ALLIES AT ONCE?
King Expected 10 Declare War
Immediately.
VENIZELOS IS AT SUDA BAY
Former Premier Will Form Army for
Defense of Greek Macedonia
Will Support Constantine If He
moves in Right Direction"

Athens, via London, Sept. 27-ln
circles very close to King Constantine
the belief is expressed that he will de-
clare war immediately-possibly even
before morning.
VenizeIos to Form Army.
London, Sept. PA dispatch to
Reuters Telegram company from Ath-
ems says: ... e'
"The steamer Hesperia has arrived
In Suda bay, where former Premier
Venizelos will disembark in the morn
ing.
1.-The PATHS publishes statement
made by M. Venizelos before his de-
parture from Athens, in which the for
mer premier said:
The purpose of the movement OF
which am taking the lead with Ad-
miral Condcuriotis, is purely national.
Circumstances compel Inc to form
provisional government, not to over
throw the Athens regime, but to form
a force for the defense Of Greek Mace
donia, that being the only means left
to preserve the unity which has al
ready been harmed by those who coded
Macedonia to the enemy. ..
viii Support King.
""The Athens regime remains in
tact, and if it moves in the right di-
rection I will stand beside it polit-
ically and militarily and assist in ev-
cry way. I am leaving as a soldier
who, having failed to persuade his
comrades, does not turn against
them, but shoulders his rifle to fight
the enemy"
Gen. Constantine MOschOpoulos,
chief of staff of the Greek army, and
500 officers have signed memorial
| addressed to the king, demanding
that Greece abandon it's neutrality.
Early reports that General MosschO-
poulos had resigned, according to the
Reuter- dispatch from Athens convey
ing the above information, were pre-
| mature.
Offer to Declare War.
Athens, Sept. q, via London.-The
Greek government submitted to repre-
sentatives of the entente a proposal
that Greece drop her policy Of neu-
trality on condition only that she be
accorded loan sufficient to pay for
the mobilization and equipment of
the army. IL
A general exodus Of adherents of
M. VenizelOs, former premier, has be-
gun. Former deputies and former
ministers of the liberal party, army
officers and government officials who
favor the entrance of Greece into the
war on the side Of. the entente are
leaving Athens as rapidly as they can
obtain transportation.
Colonel Ianiqu, commander Of the.
Greek forces at Corfu, after harangu-'
ing his men and telling tfep no
stigma should attach to those join
ing the revolutionary movement, left
Corfu with his staff for Saloniki.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
First Aid School

In conversation with the editor of the News few days ago, President F.. W. Bradley Of tho Treadwell compau- ies, expressed himself as hoping the government First Aid School for Alaska will be located somewhere on Gastin- eau Channel where more people are permanently located than in any other portion ot the territory and where a greater interest would be taken in the important work; also, owing Co tho nature of The mining industries being carried on In this locality, there would be more opportunity for perfecting the students in their work While Fairbanks is urging that the school loo located there, the suggestion ot Mr. Bradley shonld be acted on and there Is every reason for believing it could be obtained for this part ot the terri. tory.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
NOTICE

Is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Douglas has met and fixed the tax rate at twenty mills for the year 1916.
 That the taxes are now due and payable to the City Treasurer at the First Territorial Bank of Alaska. That said taxes become delinquent on and after the first day of Mo- vember, 1916.
 That after date of delinquency fifteen per cent will be added to tax es due together with interest at the rate of eight per cent per annum un- til paid. HENRY ERIE,
 City Clerk.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting otthe stockhold. CTS of lhe First Territorial Bank of Alaska vas held Tuesday at the office of the bank, for the purpose ot eleeting a board of directors and officers for the ensuing year. The following directors were elected: M J. O'Connor, John Reck, P. K Bradley, F. W. Bradley, c W. Price, A. Baritello, Geo. F. Miller, Geo. II. Whitney, and P. II. Fox. or icers of the bank elected were M. J. O'Counor, president; John Beck, vice president, aud F. A. Gur, cashier. Ths only change in tEe list Of either directors or officers was in the former and by the addition ,O the board ot Messrs. F. ". Bradley and Geo. II. Whitney.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
FORFEITURE NOTICE.

To c. s. Bakke:
 You are hereby notified that have expended during the year A. D. 1915 one hundred dollars in la- bor and Improvements upon or for the benefit of each of the follow Ing named lode mining claims, to- wit: Red Diamond No. 1, Red Dia- mond No. 9, Red Diamond No. 8, Red Diamond No. (, Red Diamond No. 8, Red Diamond No. 6, Red Dia- mond No. 2. Red Diamond No. 8. Golden Shield, Golden Shield No 9. Silver Shield, Nevada. Wyoming, Wyoming No. and Wyoming No. 8. said mining claims being situat- ed on the sOutheasterly shore of Douglas Island. Harris Mining Dis trlct. Juneau Recording Precinct, Territory of Alaska, the amended location certihcated for said mining claims being of record in the office of the United States Commissioner, Ex-Omcio Recorder. Juneau, Alas ka, Co which reference is hereby made for a more complete and def mite description of said mining claims; that the above named lode mining claims form Q contiguous group of lode mining claims and are known and called the Red Diamond Group; that the annual assessment work above referred to consisted i'm driving a tunnel upon the Red Dia- mOnd No. claim, said claim being @ part of the above mentioned group; that there was expended for said labor and Improvements above mentioned tho sum of one thousand five hundred dollars: that said expenditure was necessary in order Co hold the above mentioned mining claims under the provisions of Section 2324 Of the Revised Stat utes of the United States and amend ments thereto, concerning the an- nual assessment work upon lode min ing claims. said sum being the amount required to hold said min ing claims for the period ending December 31. 1915. And. if with In ninety days after the personal service of this notice upon you, or within ninety day after the publica- ton thereof. you fail or refuse to contribute your portion of such eX- penditure as a co-owner which amounts to one hundred and sixty six dollars and sixty cents. your in- terest in said claims will become the property of the subscriber, your co-owner who has made the required expenditures. by the terms of said section.
 (signed) ANNA WYNN.
 (To bo published 10 consecutive weeks.)
 ,First publication Aug, 2j, l0l6.,
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
SUDDENLY SUSPENDED.

The diamond drill operations which have been conducted here by the Lynch Bros. since early in June were suspended last Saturday on receipt of a telegram from R. A. Klnzie ot San Francisco. Just what is meant by the suspension Of operations at this time is not ap- parent yIr Kinzie. when he left here three weeks ago. seemed some what enthusiastic over the propo- sition-that is. if saying nothing but wearing a pleased smile indi- cates enthusiasm. In the mean time. the drills have been drawn and Che holes where Mother Earth was punctured by them contain their own secrets aside from what Che promoters know from the as- says made.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
NEW YORK STATESMAN.

Hon. John P. Mccall of New York City and state senator from one Of the city districts. accom- panied by his wife. was a caller at the News office Wednesday after noon. Senator Mccall was a mem- Der Of New York's Board of Alder men for ten years and has held other important and influential po- sitions. He Is intimately acQuaint- ed with Chas. E. Hughes but says there is no doubt about the re- election of Woodrow Wilson. Need- less to say. Senator Mccall is a staunch Democrat.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
Changes Hands

Mrs. W. l.. Knburu on Saturd day sold the Douglas Grill to Pat Riley who, with "Red" Ashcroft iu The kitchen Hs cook, Is now delightinc The epicurians of Douglas with the best Co be had, Riley Is au old Dawsouile but bus re- gently been in Ketohikan. The Doug la. Is now giving an All night scrvice aud is bound Co maintain the popular fly it has always enjoyed.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
To Undergo Operation

Chas. Goldstein, the popular Juneau merchant, is now in Seattle where he wont ten days ago and where he will undergo an operation for appendicitis as soon as Mrs. Goldstein reaches him, she having leit for the south Tuesday of this week. Mir. Goldstoin's many friends hope for his speedy recovery and safe return home.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
Somewhat Tame

The ball game at Treadwell Sunday between the Douglas hremen and a team composed Of players from Junean, Treadwell, Thane and Perseverance,, was tame nffair for such a bright md otherwise cheerful day. The score was 8 Co O to favor of the mninlauders. There was a good crowd present.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
Time is Money

Why wear out shoe leather and con sume a dollars worth oi time in walk iug ghen Clark Ardary will take you and bring you back iu his iitney for four bitsl Call up phone 9 and Do will te at your door in Ave minutes. Be sldos, auto riding is good for the com pleXlon.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
Claims All Paid

The White Star line, owners of ihe wrecked steamship Titanic, which oollided with an iceberg several years ago iu the Atlantic ocean, causiug a great loss Of life, has completed set- clement of all Of the claims against the company. They amounted Co sGsj,0OO.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01
To the Public

By mutual consent W. s. Eaton is no longer in the employ of or in any way connected with Che business ot Lieyers G Lievers, and an accounts are payable Co the latter and an business of that firm must be transacted by them.
 Lievers G Lievers.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

fore in the neighborhood of Sl9,0OO,OOO. Some of the claims were for freight lost and others for life indemnities.
Douglas Island news., 1916-09-01

Tho total of claims previously paid
 by the White Star line amounted Co 5lS,OOO,5OO. The grand total is there
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
Sill VERDROOE METHODISTS
welcome new PASTOR

One Of the biggest and most enthusi-
astic crowds that ever attended Sill
verbrook NJ b. Church. filled the main
church to capacity last evening. the
occasion being the reception to the
Rev. f. W. Jones. the new pastor Of
the church. his wife and two children.
Mr.. Jones was formerly pastor Of
East New Market. Md. NJ. Il. Church.
At the occasion last evening. Jo-
seph W. COley was master OF cere-
monies. Addresses OF welcome we're
made TO the new pastor by +. +. War
rington. for the stewards and trustees: ::
J. Mitchell Gray, for the Drexel Bddle
Glass; n. b. Warrington. for the Sun
day school, and j. Thomas Warren. for
the Epworth League and Boy Scouts.
The Rev. George T. Anderson, pas
tor of Harrison Street NJ. E. Church,
was present.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
sCOTT TO CONFER MIMI FUNSTON
y the United Press

BY the United Press.
WASHINGTON, April 19.--Chief Of
staff Scott will leave tonight for San
Antonio to spend several days with
Funston in canvassing the Mexican
situation.
SCOTS trip is at Secretary Bakers
request
This trip is made solely for the
purpose of getting as accurate inform
alton as is possible for the use of the
department" said Baker
General Funston remains in full
charge of the affairs of his depart
ment. including the expedition into
Mexico. He has the full confidence of
the department and his disposition
viii have the departments entire ap-
proyal."
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
WINDSOR RETURNS FROM
EUROPEAN WAR zone

Lewis p. Windsor. known to his
local friends as Buck" has returned
home after spending many months
in European countries now at war.
Windsor, who is a Wilmingtonian, was
formerly a chauffeur in this city. In
october, 1914, he went TO Europe in
charge of a number Of automobile
mechanicians. representing q large
factory, 10 assemble cars for war
transportation service and teach op-
orators. He arrived in New York on
Monday OF this week from England.
While in Europe he visited England,
France and Belgium Windsor claims
that Americans are in in repute in
Europe and especially in England.
President Wilson's statement that
America is too proud to fight" he
states, is the cause of contempt to-
wards Americans in England. Mr.
Windsor states that he and a number
Of other Americans. whom he was
with, got into general fight in Liver
pool, when they resented the slurring
of America on the part of some Brit
ishers.
In the fight he was shot in the leg
and received stab wound in the
hand. He was arrested but taking
his iinger-prints and asking him a
number Of questions he was released.
He also states that there are a large
number OF young Americans in
prison in England for false enlist
ment.. Many OF them TO get in the
service say they are British sub
jects.
Mr.. Windsor says the American
ambulance is doing a great work in
France and Belgium
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
mexico DEMANDS
THE Withdrawal
OF U. S. TROOPS
Continued from First Page.

parations to furnish men. Equipment
has been gohc over at the various armo-
ries and Inquiries are said to have been
made regarding the transportation Ia
cilities.
Should Funston require their aid. it
is understood the Texas militia will be
ready 20 fiji in the gaps along the bor-
der. accustomed not only TO the pccu-
liarties Of the country, but also in some
degree the duty required Of the bor-
der guard.
The new men sent into Mexico will
take their stations along the line Of
communications, releasing an equal
number for active service with Cen
eral Pershings advance guard.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19

from Washington that break between
the United States and Germany is i'm
minent The war stocks recorded The
biggest losses.
Crucible Steel opened at 80, of 5-s
and Immediately dropped l-2 lower
Baldwin Locomotive declined two point,
ON the first trade and other munitior
shares suffered similar losses.
The downward movement was check
ed TO an extent in the middle of the first
half hour, Crucible Steel rebomding two
points and steadying at the advance
Baldwin and American Locomotive were
still under pressure, but showed no fur
ther sharp losses. After opening dowr
one point United States Steel showed
symptoms of recovery.
Practically the whole list fell undei
the influence Of the war scare. though
railroad stocks were affected only to .
slight degree.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19

The hail of the House Of Represen-
tatves was the scene OF the Presi-
dents history-naklng appearance.
and every person who could possibly
gain admission there was IN the au-
dience. Every seat was taken last
night, Notwithstanding q was almost 6
O'Clock before the very fact OF the
Presidents intention 10 speak was
known. The gathering in the CALLER
les thus assured was limited 10 the
hundreds in the families of Senators
and Representatives members OF the
Supreme Court and members Of the
diplomatic corps, and fortunate
friends OF Representatives None
without tickets were permitted in the
galleries, but this could not stay a
tremendous crush OF persons seeking
admission
In all events the President regard
ed his appearance before Congress as
his final step in U-boat negotiations
with Germany. His message was
in the nature Of information to the
people of the country, outlining his
reasons for taking the step at hand
and preparing them for what may re-
suit
There Is not the slightest doubt i'm
administration circles that the people
will stand firmly behind the Presi-
dent i'm the course he deems neces-
sary indication Of this support was
found last night in the action by
the Senate in passing an army bill
which provides I'm a general way for
increasing the American active and
reserve forces 10 a million men.
In q conference called by the Pres
ident npr 10 o'clock this morning.
Chairmel Stone and Flood. of the
Senate ard House Foreign Relations
Committees and Senator Lodge and
representative Cooper, ranking Re
publican members, heard in advance
OF the Presidents contemplated ac-
tion. Some months ago the President
In a now memorable conference with
some Of the same men said that an
other American life ieopardzed as a
result OF a submarine attack on an
unarmed ship would lead to a break.
There was strong belief in the minds
OF many that the time was at hand
and the President was keeping his
promise to discuss the situation with
these men before he took his ac-
tion.
Throughout the capital today there
/ was a serious calm. Hundreds of
kilograms which poured into tho
White House at an early hour car
ried solemn assurance from people
in every part OF the country that
whatever action the President thought
best would be supported by the peo.
pie.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
MR.. DUPONT WILL
IMPROVE CONCORD PIKE

County Engineer Wilson and Ben
jamin A. Groves. at the meeting of
the Levy Court yesterday, reported
that Alfred /. DUPONT has agreed to
pay one-half the cost Of rebuilding
one mile of the Concord turnpike.
The cost Of the work will be about
$4,000. It is TO be an experimental
road OF concrete or brick or both,
about twenty-one feet wide. The
proposition OF Mr.. dupont is to pay
his share Of the cost at once and tho
Levy Court may pay its share when
the 1915 taxes are collected.
The Street and Sewer Department
will be asked to bear its expense of
the cost Of the new piece OF road.
Mr.. DUPONT will also resurface two
stretches of road between the Brandy.
wine creek and the Concord turn
pike.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
"YieId or Break" Wilson's
Message Says TO Germany
Continued from First Page.

note TO Germany declaring that her present submarine methods must
change Immediately if friendly relations with America
continue.
Members of the Senate and House foreign relations committees
today appraised of the character message Germany
and made known their approval.
The communication differs actual uti-
is said in that il carries time the cessation
t-boa activities pinS Indicating that the present U-bOa
policy be discontinued Immediately This the point
view expressed by all hose who conferred with the President
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
HUNG SUSPENDED over
we'll Until RESCUED

Presence Of mind saved Mrs. Norris S.
Luton, Of No. 26l3 West Eighteenth
street, from death by drowning at the
foot Of a twenty feet well at her home
on Monday. Mrs. Lutton is now under
the care of DR.. John Palmer, Jr.. suffer.
ing from a broken wrist and other in
iuries. She had gone TO the well out
side the kitchen for water when a ioist
holding the flooring gave way. Mrs
Luton. feeling the floor giving way
screamed and threw out her arms She
clutched a. sides Of the well and while
she hung there suspended over twelve
feet of water, she called for help. Mr..
Lutton who was al work in his carpcn-
ter shop in the rear of the house, went
10 her assistance. Mrs. Luton was
pulled from the well covering and taken
20 her home.
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
BRUTAL ATTACK ON
YOUNG White WOMAN
Harrington Citizens IncenSed
Over Crime; Virgil Thomas,
Colored, Arrested
IDENTIFIES NEGRO
AS HER ASSAILANT

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL
DOVER, April 1e. Citizens OF Har-
rington are greatly incensed over a
brutal attack made by negro oD Miss
Eta ingram. white. woman. aged 20
years, who is visiting her sister. Mrs.
Argo. in that town, on Monday night.
Virgil Thomas, a negro, living in Har-
rington. was arrested yesterday by
Constable NJ. r. Adams. and after Miss
Ingram had identified him as her as
sailant he was charged with the as
sault The prisoner was taken TO
Dover and lodged Ia jail to await the
action OF the grand jury now I'm ses-
sion.
According to the statement made
by Miss Ingram 10 the authorities,
she was on her way home from a
moving picture show when attacked.
She stated that just as she was pass
ing a side street of from Wener ave-
nuc her assailant reached out and
caught her 10y the arm. Before she
could make an outcry. the young wo-
man said. the negro caught her by
the throat choking her She claims
she was then dragged into a yard or
alleyway and assaulted
In the struggle Miss lngram's coat
and dress were nearly torn of and
marks made 10y the fingers Of the man
Who made the brutal attack were
visible on her neck.
II was a clear, moonlight night and
Miss ingram was able TO give good
description of her assailant Constable
Adams arrested Thomas at his home.
on the description given him by Miss
Ingram When he was taken before
the young woman she at once said he
was the man who assaulted her
Thomas denies the charge
Evening journal., 1916-04-19
INDICT Three FOR THE
PENNSCROVE MURDER

SALEM, n. j., April 19.-The grand
jury in Salem County Court has return
ed an indictment. charging Helena
Hudson. her daughter. Lizzie Hudson
and John Forman for the murder of
George Hudson at Pennsgrove. on
Sunday, March 10. The defendants
are negroes Justice Charles c.
Black fixed Wednesday, May 81. as
the date of the trial and assigned Ex-
Prosecutor j. Forman Sinnickson to
defend the women. City Solicitor Ware
will appear for FOrman.