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The Parker post., 1916-03-25
All Manitoba "Dry" by $4,000

WINNIPEG, Man, March 2O.-By a.
majority of nearly $4,000, all Manitoba
went "dry" in the temperance election.
The city voted prohibition by 5000.
Alberta province goes "dry" July 1. No
part of the province voted against pro-
hibition. All of western Canada will
be dry in six months.
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
PORTUGAL TO FURNISH
ALLIES 100000 MEN

BERNE, March 20.-The Portuguese
minister to Switzerland announces that
Portugal will furnish the allies with
100000 men and several batteries of
artillery to help fight the Germans.
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
CONDENSATION OF
CURRENT EVENTS
CLEANED FROM NUMEROUS SECTIONS
OF BOTH HEMISPHERES
Dispatches PiGtuhg Developments From the Out.
side World Stripped Of Unnecessary
Details and Presented In Brief
Italy to War on Germany

LONDON, March 20.-A declaration
OF war against Germany by Italy is i'm
mlnent, according to the Berliner
Tageblatt.
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
French Order Handles

DANVILLE, Ill, March 21.-A local
ak and hammer handle factory has re-
ceived an order for 100000 hickory
handles for entrenching tools for the
French government.
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
Canal Open Soon, Prospect

WASHINGTON, March 21.-An off,
cial prediction that the Panama canal
will be reopened by April Is for the
passage of deep-draft vessels was
made public by the war department.
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
Greece Rejects Demands of Allies

Greece Rejects Demands of Allies
BERLIN, March 20-Greece has re-
jected the new demands made upon
her by the entente powers, according
to announcement by the Overseas
News agency.
Premier Skouloudis, the agency says,
sent the following reply to the entente
allies:
"The Greek government is not dis
posed to transfer to the entente pow
ers the administration of the railroads
in northern Greece and Macedonia.
Further, the government does not con-
slider it convenient to withdraw Greek
troops from Florina and Kavale
Further, the Greek government
must oppose the military occupation
by the entente powers of Corinth
straits, advising the entente that an
attempt at this time would disturb
present relations between Greece and
the allies. Likewise, Greece is op-
posd to the establishment of radio sta
tions."
The Parker post., 1916-03-25
Turkey to Sue for Peace

ROME, March 2O.-A dragoman who
was left at the Italian embassy at Con-
stantinople to look after the archives
has now come to Rome, and has in
formed the foreign office in person
that he is convinced Turkey will So
licit a separate peace from the allies
within a month. He reports that Tur-
key is powerless to continue the war,
on account of the lack of foodstuffs,
which the Austrians and Germans pos
itively cannot provide On account of
this shortage, the army has already
been put on short rations, while the in
habitants of the country at large are
starving.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
CITIZENS ENROLLING
FOR NAVAL CRUISES
Experiment Of Navy Depart
ment Proving Popular With
Business Men.

Washington. ID. G.. July 24.-EnrolI-
ment of civilians for the Forthcoming,
cruise on United States warsh'ps is
proceeding with indications that The
experiment is popular, and there is no
doubt that the fun quota of 1000 citi-
zen sailors. ranging all the way from
10 to - years of age, will be ready to
carry THEN dunnage bags aboard the
practice fleet Oh August Is. The men
will board the ships vi he ports near
est their home, and in the months dur
alton of the cruise will be given eN-
perience in imcst every form of naval
life from ~swabbing decks to firing big
guns. The enrolment thus far shows
men of all trades and professions,
many prominent and wealthy, who are
enthusiastic over his new plan of
naval preparedness. Assistant Secre-
tary Roosevelt, of the navy depart
ment, expects to spend at least some Of
the month as one Of the citizen blue
Jackets.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
WATTS FOR
SUBMARINE CRAFT
French and British Warships
Are Just Outside Three
Mile Limit of Chesa-
peake Bay.

Norfolk. w. Va. July 24.-Allied
warships off Cape Henry, awaiting the
departure of the German submarine
Deutschland, after a night Of slow
cruising. during which their search
lights frequently played over the en-
trance to the capes. at daylight today
%quickene2 their speed and resumed
their regular north and south patrol.
1t is estimated that the ships today
are 4rom eight to 10 miles cut. AT one
time last night one of them, presumably
q French snip, moved Into within five
miles of Virginia beach, coming closer
to shore than she had at any previous
time.
The exact number of ships in the
patrol is unknown here. No more thar
two have been sent at one time, but a
third is said to be lying about 30 miles
out. The general opinion is that two
are British and one French. None OF
them carries a flag nor bears a name
incoming vessels report.
A rumor was current today that Ger
man submarines acted as a convoy to
the Deutschland on her trip to Ameri-
ca and are waiting a short distance cat
in the tlantic to return with her
There was no direct evidence tending
to confirm this story.
Little activity was noticeable this
forenoon about the pier at Locust
point, where the German merchant
submarine Deutschland is moored The
tug Thomas +. Timmins lay alongside
as she has almost constantly for the
last week, with a full head of steam up
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
CHINESE SHED NO
TEARS FOR RULER
Glad Yuan Shi Kai Is Gone
New President Not Able to
PaCify Rebel Leaders
of South.

Peking. July 24.-The Chinese popu-
lation has been in a strangely uniform
state since the death of Yuan Shi Kali.
The passing of the would be emperor
president was hailed with rejoicing
rather than sorrow, and efforts to en-
force mourning have been somewhat
farcical.
Every day it becomes clearer that
many of the leaders of the revolution
in the south who declared Yuan Shi
Kais retirement was the chief end
which they sought had personal ambi-
tons and are net giving Ii Yuan Hung
the support which might be reasonably
expected Of them. Many of the prov
inces have refused to rejoin the union
and new demands are made Upon the
president almost daily by political lead
ers in the rebeling provinces. LANG
Shi VI and Chow Tsu Chi h two
members Of the government who had
most to do with finances in China Fave
both resigned under fire. Both of these
men were close advisors Of Yuan Shi
Kai and are regarded by foreigners as
two of the ablest leaders in China.
LANG Shi vi has been the storm
center Of criticism for many months
and recently the republican press has
assailed him bitterly. The board Of
his administration, charging m~isfeas-
ance and m~alfeasance in office. He is
accused Of various financial irregulari-
ties and is blamed with the shortage Of
hard money which madei 1t necessary to
suspend specie payment On the notes
of the Bank of Communications and the
Bank of China.
Tuan Chi Jul. the premier. is also be-
ing attacked by III r7publican press.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
WILL ADD NO NEW TAX
TO BRITISH SHIPPING

London, July DISCRIMINATION Of the
full text of the announcement made in
the house Of m Wednesday by
the chancellor of the exchequer, Re-
jnald McKenna, shows that he did not
state, as reported, that new taxes would
be imposed on excess profits Of ship
ping companies. The question was
raised in the house by Robert Outh-
waite, who suggested the government
ought to take a large share of the
profits. Mr.. Mckenna replied by ex-
planning that the government, through
the income tax and the excess profits
tax, already was taking II per cent of
those profits. which he considered
rather large. 1t did not allow the COM
panies, he said, to add much to their
reserve funds.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
CANDIDATES FETED
BY CHICAGO "DRYS"

Chicago, July 22.-J. Frank Hanly, of
Indiana and Ira D.. Landrith, of Ten
nessee, nominees Of the prohibition
party for president n vice president
of the United States, were guests at a
reception rendered by local prohibition
lists upon their arrival in Chicago from
st. Paul today. A conference on plans
of the party also was held.
MIR. Haniy told several hundred per-
sons who greeted him at the station
that he would start Immediately in a
campaign to lead the party to victory.
He announced hat within a few days
a meeting OF the executive committee
of the national committee would be
held, at which complete plans for the
campaign would be laid.
A campaign fund of 81, 900, 900 will
be raised, according to Daniel Polling,
If Boston. temporary chairman Of the
ST. Paul convention. More than $780,
600 already has been subscribed, he
said.
Mr.. Landrith, the vice presidential
candidate, told his hearers that If the
party failed to elect a president this
fall. 1T certainly would have a pro-
hibition president in the White House
in 1922
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
BERLIN DECLARES
S0MmE OFFENSIVE
HAS COME TO END
BRITISH WOMEN GIVE
GREAT DEMONSTRATION
Parade Depicts Part They Are
Playing In Home Life While
Men Fight.

London. July 24.-British women
gave an impressive demonstration of
their work in the war. thousands par
ticipating in d parade through the CEN
trail districts of London. N parade
was divided into numerous sections
with tahleaux on lorries representing
women in working costumes. showing
how they have replaced mon in various
activities. There were women in over
alls from munitions factories. nurses,
chauffeurs, street car conductors, rail-
road workers and agricultural laborers.
In the procession also were floats in
the form of emblematic memorials to
Earl Kitchener and the soldiers and
sailors who have been killed in the war.
Other women i~mpersonateG detach-
tents of troops from he British do
minions and from all the allied armies.
At the conclusion of the pageant
wreaths were deposited on the mon
ments of Wellington and Nelson.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
new YORK MOOSERS
IN MILITANT MOOD
Charge Attempt to Deliver
State Convention to Hughes
Plan Court Fight.

Syracuse. n. V. July Progress
sive leaders gathered here for the
meeting OF the state committee this
afternoon threaten to go into the courts
if any actic1 is taken to place the
name Of Cha.4as T.. Hughes or those OF
the republican presidential electors on
the progressive ballot in New York
state.
Committees to bring about the nomi-
nation of Judge Salnue Seabury, of
the cour of appeals, for governor in
opposition TO Governor Whitman, have
been appointed in several counties.
In spite of the threats of the pro-
gressiNe leaders the indications are
that Hughes will be Endorsed. Balm
bridge Colby arrived here this morn
ing ana Immediately issued II state
ment S aging a humble of former
Hughes appointeeS We're here trying to
deliver III progressive machinery to
the republicans. He said Hughes lead
ers among the progressives were at
tempting to "garrote and coerce 9th
ers to follow them
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
PRESIDENT TO WAIT
FOR HUGHES SPEECH
Wilson's Acceptance Will Be
Answer to That of Rival
Candidate.

Cormick, chairman of the democratic
national committee, conferred with
President Wilson, senators NJ repre-
sentatives. and other democratic lead
ers here on the democratic campaign
and details of the plan for electing a
democratic Senate and House. The
first definite work OF this kind will be
lone in Maine, where the democrats
will put forth their best efforts.
President Wilson has his speech Of
acceptance well under way. although
he will not complete it until after for
mel Justice Hughes delivers his speech
of acceptance in New York. July 81.
MI. Mccormick said today that he had
not yet completed the selection of the
campaign financial committee Of the
national committee, but expected to
make Roadway today in his conferences
hera "a
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
HAIG QUOTED AS SAYING
VICTORY WILL COME HIGH

Paris. July Ex-senator Henry Ber-
enger, who has returned from a visit
to the British field headquarters.
quotes Gen. Sir Douglas Haig as say
ing. I'VE must impose q peace that is
really valid, as we shall have paid
high for it."
The French senator was shewn in
detail the methods used by the British
general staff in handling the enormous
detail Of the western campaign. He
describes Sir Douglas Haig as a COM
mander who leaves nothing to chance.
and says that the British commander
believes the war will be decided on the
western battlefields.
The technical skill Of the British
general staff" said the senator, "is OF
an equality with the heroism Of thu
British troops
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
PROBE SHORTAGE IN
Big new YORK BANK
Between $4,000 and $500
Said to Have Been Stolen
By Trusted Employe.

New York. July 24.-It became
Known today that a secret investiga-
ton has beer in progress for some time
into the e1nbeZzlement of between $780,
900 and SIS, 900 by a trusted employee
of the Coal & Iron National bank, Of
this city. Officials OF the bank admit
ted today that the man under suspi-
cion vas being closely guarded and in
timated that an arrest would be made
soon. The suspected employe is said
many years. Systematic embezzle-
ment continued throughout most Of
the time, 1t was declared.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
PLAN TO REBUILD
MEXICO REPUBLIC
The United States Government
Hopes to Make It Possible
Through Coming Peace
Conference.

here of the C%arranza governments pro-
posals for a joint commission to settle
difficulties between the United States
and Mexico, appeared certain today.
An announcement was expected
m~omentarily. The only delay apparent
ly was for time for a reply from Car
rama to suggestions that the proposals
be amended somewhat.
American government officials be-
lieye widening the scope Of discussion
would offer opportunity for evolution
Of a plan of action that would rehabili-
tate Mexico.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
BRITISH CAVALRY FORCES
ARE USELESS. SAYS BERLIN

Berlin, July 90. (via wireless to Say
ville).-British cavalry was employed
in the offensive thrust along the
Somme front on Thursday, according
to yesterdays German army headquar-
ters' bulletin. It's use was futile, how
ever. according to the statement. which
said:
British cavalry, mounted on horse
back. entered the combat. This new
feature OF trench warfare was unable
to change the inal result
The foregoing paragraph was not
contained in the cabled version Of yes
terday's German official statement.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
ONLY AMMUNITION
KEPT FROM MEXICO

Washington, D. c. July 22.-All re-
strictions upon the movement of ex-
ports into Mexico. except munitions of
war and machinery for their manufac-
ture. were removed yesterday by order
of the treasury department.
The treasury has been urging the
broad order to relieve freight conges-
ton at the border cities and accom-
modate both Mexican and American in
dustrial firms In Mexico.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
Reported Germany Offers
To Euacuate Belgium for
Forty Billions Of Marks

Amsterdam. Nia London), July %
oStefS have been posted on the walls
OF the barracks of Client stating that
negotiations have been opened between
the United States and Germany for the
evacuation of Belgium, according to h
Echo Beige. According to the posters
Germany IS prepared to withdraw from
belgium on the payment of an indem-
Inity of 40, 600, 600, GOO marks. The Echo
Beige sarcastically on this
proposal, t~e.1ning the proposed indcm-
nifty "a mere flea bite"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
GERMANS SHE'LL FRENCH
LINZ AT MANY p0pNYa

Paris. July ga strong German at
tack northwest OF st. Die In the vosges
was repulsed last night by the French,
the verdun front the Germans bom-
barded violently French positions IN
the sectors of Fleury and Fumin ,y0od.
In the region Of Moulin-Tvent a strong
German reconnaissance was dispersed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27

Lordon. July 24.-The Germans. tak-
Ing advantage of a temporary lun in
the activities Of the Preach and Brit
ish armies in the west, TO-DAY are pour
ing a heavy artillery FIRE into the ranks
of the troops engaged In consolidating
ground recently taken from he Ger
mans. Heavy fighting is In progress In
Picardy. and at numerous other points
along the line.
The Anglo-French have Undertaken
no offensive in the past "a hours. From
all accounts they are devoting hem
selves to holding the ground won
against counter attacks and preparing
~methodically for the next movement In
the slow, hazardous process ct bending
back the German lines.
Only the Russians seem 10 be win
ming consistently. General Sakharoh
has thrown the acknowledgements across
the river Lipa, driving them back in
disorder. Vienna and Berlin ays an
enveloping movement was feared. The
Russians took 1000 prisoners. This
Russians also have scored q further
| victory in southern Bultowina, south
west Of Kipmolung, taking about g.
900 prisoners, three CANNON. - ma
chine guns, SO bomb throWers, 80 cases
of grenades, go OF ammunition,
So cases of machine gun cartridge belts,
35,5T0 shells and a huge Quantity OF
rife cartridges and other war ma
terial.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
CASE IN OMAHA.

Omaha, Neb, July 22.-Little 3-year-
old Sam Rossito, youngest child in an
Italian family of the south side, has
infantile paralysis. The diagnosis was
later confirmed by DR.. Council, health
commissioner, and City Bacteriologist
Langfeldt, and the home of the Ros-
sito's was guaranteed. The case Is
sporadic and no fear Of its spread Is
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
10000 MEN IN ATTACK;
GERMANS REINFORCE LINE

London, July 22.-Some idea Of the
huge forces now engaged tn h battle
Of the Sommc in northern France Is
given in the official statement from
Berlin tonight in which 1t IL stated
that more than 10000 French n
British troops attacked the German
ines north and south Of the Somme
Thursday on a front of q miles. To-
days news from the battle ground,
which has been contested bitterly
since July 1, shows no great change in
the relative positions of the Franco
British and German forces.
The British have again pressed for
ward to the German third line in the
ForeauX wood. northeast of Longueval.
This is an important strategic point
the capture of which would bring the
forces of General Haig to the highest
point on the ridge commanding the
German positions in the less hilly
country beyond which is not SO much
broken up and not wooded, lending
itself not so well to defense. This
probably explains the desperate at
tempts of the Germans to hold the
wood, where the heavy fighting o
tinues.
The Associated Press correspondent
at the start states the Germans are
bringing masses of troops from Verdun
and guns from other points in an en-
deavor to stem the entente allied ad-
vance. Meantime, the Indications are
that the allies are testing the strength
of the German line at other points. The
trench raid by Australian troops in
the neighborhood of Arihentieres at
tracts much interest in this connection.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
WARM WAVE TO CONTINUE.

Washington. d. c.. JUL 22.-Fore-
casts for the week beginning Sunday
issued by the weather bureau today
says: plains state~ ana pper Miseis-
sippi Valley: Warn 7eva'ly fair,
although scattered ID n e proba-
BILE at beeinntn~ Of rg north
ern l.>rde-"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
A HuRLs SEVEN.

Kenvil. n. J., July 22.-Seven en-
oloyes of the Hercules Powder COM
amy were injured early today In an ex-
3losion at the plants dry house. The
ompany denied reports that a number
ii. vorkInen sGre killed. It is said the
injured would recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
SIX TRAwLERs euNk.

Berlin. (by wireless to Sayville).
July 22.-Six British trawlers were
sunk by German, Submarines off the
English east coast on July II, says .
German admiralty statement today.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1916-07-27
Anyio-French Have Abandoned
Picardy Thrust, According
to an Official German
Statement.
BEGIN COUNTER ATTACK
Heavy Artillery Fighting h
Progress on West Front
Russia Reports Some
New Gains.

Berlin, (vial London) July a.
The Germany army headquarters
staff in the official statement Is
sued today, claimed that the great
uniform Anglo-French offensive
on the Somme sector IN France,
has been abandoned.
The midland journal., 1916-07-21
Two Medical Men.

Some time ago during performance
Sir Herbert Tree had the misfortune to
slip while going from his dressing
room to the stage and injure his shoul
der rather badly He was in great
pain. but pluckily determined to go
through with his part. and just as he
was about to make his entrance on the
stage he whispered to some one in the
wings:
"Send for doctorv'
When the scene was over the doctor
had not arrived. SO Sir Herbert told
one of the stageghands to 20 around to
the front of the theater to see if he
could find medical man among the
audience Shortly afterward the stage
hand returned. proudly and breathless
ly. in company with two professional
gentlemen
"One of them" says Sir Herbert sad
ly when he tells the story. was a vet
and the other was a dentisti'
The midland journal., 1916-07-21
Bio and Little Bibles.

There are no fewer than no different
editions of the Oxford Bible In Eng
lish, varying from the magnificent folio
edition for pulpit purposes to the bril-
liant" Bible, the smallest edition of the
Scriptures in the world. OF the revised
version fourteen editions are published
More than million copies of the re
vised New Testament had been ordered
before the day of publication in May of
1881, and it is claimed that the work,
ingmen Of the establishment refused a
bribe of some $4,000 to furnish copy
Of the book before, the day of issue
The largest folio Bible printed in Ok
ford measures 10 by 12 inches. and no
erratum has as yet been found in it.
The Brilliant Text Bible" measures
3% by 21s inches and is three-quarters
Of an inch thick and bound weighs less
than three ounces.-EXchange
The midland journal., 1916-07-21
Makina a scran Book.

Mankind may be divided into two
classes. those who preserve fugitive;
clippings and those who don't Among
the former are many who for lack Of
classification become victims Of their
'own belongings. They clip assiduous.
ly, they lay aside newspapers contain
ing articles they wish to keep for ref
erence, and they postpone the task OF
sorting and arrangement to the rainy
day or the interval of leisure which
never arrives. Presently they are dis
mayed to find themselves confronted
by pile of ephemeral literature noun
tain high. wherein it seems hopeless
even to blaze trail. That is where the
person of meticulous. orderly habits
shows his irritating superiority With
him day unto day has uttered wisdom:
he has tabulated and pigeonholed his
stores as they came to his hand 1t
does not prove that you are literary
and learned to raise vast rubbish
heap around yourself or to live in a
ruin that suggests the visit of Zeppe
lin. Those who keep scrapbooks are
likely to reckon them among the most
precious items in their libraries. Phil
adelphia Ledger.