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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The local branch of the 4. of C.
had planned for big meeting last
Sunday at Harmonic hall but the
rainy weather somewhat interfered
with the attendance as those com
ing from the south by automobile
were unable to be present The
state team with members from
Sioux Falls, Aberdeen and other
points, were present and conferred
the third degree on a good sized
class, while the local members gave
the other degrees. the work continu-
ing Sunday afternoon and evening.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
NURSERY STOCK

w. S. Dynes, the we'll known
nursery salesman, who represents
the Mitchell nursery Of Owatonna,
is again making the rounds in this
locality. The Mitchell nursery has
an established reputation and its
nursery stock being grown in clt
mate and conditions similar to our
own, proves much more hardy and
certain to thrive than more south
ern grown nursery stock. The fact
that Mr.. Dynes has been coming
here constantly for a number Of
years and that he has customers
who buy from him every year, b
evidence, if any were wanted that
he is thoroughly reliable, and the
representations he makes may b.
depended upon. We recommend
him to any of our people who want
nursery stock Of any kind.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
MARRIED

Mr.. John Bonn of Twin Brooks
and Miss Hilda McClosky, Of Sum
nit, were married by Rev +. +.
Morrison on Tuesday, May "a, at
10 o. clock p. m. at the Methodist
parsonage. Both young people are
quite we'll known in the localities
where they reside, as they are
members Of families who are
among the early settlers in the
county. The Herald Advance joins
with their other friends in wishing
them a happy and prosperous mar.
,.5aI 80
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
METHODIST CHURCH
SUNDAY Nav %

odIads NAAs -
Public worship a l0:45;
Organ prelude,
Anthem by the Quartet
Sermon by the pastor-Topic-
The Day Of Memory
Sunday School a II m.
Junior League 3 p. m.
Intermediate League p. m.
Epworth League a Z p. m.
Evening Service at s clock
Overture by the Orchestra
Anthem by the Chorus
Sermon by Rev. Bremen
The service Sunday morning is
the annual Memorial service in
honor Of our Nations fallen heroes,
and will be attended by the mem
bers Of the G. A. r. Post in body
together with members Of the Relief
Corps and Boy Scouts. You are
invited to be present Sunday morn
ing to help us honor the names of
those who sealed their patriotism by
their lives. All are invited to at
tend the baccalaureate servics Sun
day evening. The sermon will be
preached by Rev. Bremen.
Notice for the week beginning
May %:
The w. F. M. S. will meet on
Friday afternoon with Mrs. Van
Walker; Mrs. Frank Port is the
leader.
8. p. m. Baccalaureate Sermon
by Rev. A. C. Bremen. Union meet.
ing in M. E. church.
Wednesday May 31st.
7:3O Prayer meeting
500 Choral and Orchestra prac.
tice.
Thursday, June lst.
The Ladies' Missionary Society will
meet at the home Of Mrs. Flett. It
is hoped that large number OF
members and friends will be pres
..ent.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
NORWEGIAN CHURCH

Services in the Norwegian
Lutheran church next Sunday at 8
O'Clock.
Preaching in Norwegian language
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26

DO NOT BURN YOUR WASTE
PAPERS OR OLD MAGAZINES.
The St. Agnes Guild are willing
to call for them and will be glad to
have you save them for the Guild.
Notify Lillian Benedict, Jean John
son, Lois Snyder.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-05-26
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank all who 80
kindly assisted us in our hour Of
deep sorrow.
Mrs. Gus. H. Hart
Mrs Gilmore and Relatives.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-10-25

HEN woman declares. FL have
nothing more 90 say, tina. rs tie tiua
10 prepare f"urseIf IN listen fa n leo
fure.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
HEAR OTHER SIDE
CONSPIRACY CASE.

New York. May 25,--State Sem
ator George +. Thompson's legisla-
tive committee this afternoon heard
the other side in Mayor Mitchel's wire
tapping conspiracy case. The mayor
has testified that the telephone lines
OF certain Catholic churchmen were
tapped during the probe Of an alleged
plot TO discredlt the city adminlstra-
tion. particularly the department OF
charities. Monsignor Dunn and
Father Farrell appeared before the
commission to answer questions.
Monsignor Dunn repudiated several
conversations the mayor read as hav-
ing taken place with Farrell. DR..
Daniel G. Potter, former city en-
ploye. characterized the reported &C.
cusations as lies. He then asserted
that the, "phonograms' submitted to
the commission by Mitchell We're In
the hands OF the mayor and his con
federates" for weeks before the hear
Ing, and that they had been changed
III man will tap wire, he will
not hesitate to garble sentences and
read into them the meaning he de-
slres," cried Potter. Perhaps the
mayor would have succeeded in his
purpose of taking God out of our In
stitutions and our children's institu-
tions had he worked less speedily and
with less ardor."
Potter scored Mitchell for trying to
make II seem that the Catholic church
was on trial In the controversy.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
CHAS. sweeney
IS NEAR DEATH

Portland, May 25. - Charles
Sweeney. Spokane millionaire mining
man, hovered between life and death
at the Surgical hospital today. after
q serious operation Physicians say
he can not live, Twice today he was
thought to be dead, and once this
morning physicians announced his
death, but each time he rallied.
Sweeney Is widely known as a min
Ing man. He was born In New York
city In 1s49, When 15 years old ho
enlisted In the Third New Jersey cav
airy and served through tho civil war.
In 1867 he went to San Francisco.
After four years he Joined the rush
TO Virginia City, New, where he
worked on the famous Comstock lode
and the Belcher mine,
After u varied career, In which he
made and lost several fortunes.
Sweeney was intimately associated
with John w, Gates when that mag
nate made q big stir In steel,
Sweeney's present fortune was made
In the Occur d'Alene district, poar
spokane. He founded the present
merchants exchange In Portland
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
MINORITY REPORT
FOR A BIG NAVY

Washington, May 25.--Minority
members OF the house naval commit
tee today submitted to congress re-
port that would, II acted upon, make
theE United States sea power second
only to that OF Great Britain. The
report branded the program of ma
jority members as inadequate. The
minority recommended two dread
naughts, six battle cruisers, fifty sub
marines and an increase in auxiliary
vessels. 1t provided for an approx
innate increase OF 2S,s9s seamen, and
set aside $s.500, 900 for aviation.
The minority report said that a
council of defense would greatly in
crease the efficiency of the army and
navy. AS recommended the council
would consist OF the president, secre-
tary of state, secretary OF war. secre-
tary OF the navy, chairmen of the
house and senate committees on for
eign relations and militia affairs, the
chairmen OF the naval affairs COM
mittee and the appropriations com
mittees, chief Of stan OF the army.
a naval officer designated by the sec
retary OF the navy and the presidents
OF the war and army colleges,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
BAKER DECIDES
ON COURTMART|AL

Washington, May 25.--Reversing
his decision Of yesterday, Secretary
Of War Baker announced today he
would call courtmartial to try the
cases of 116 Texas militiamen
charged with failing to present them
selves for border duty.
Bakers reversal was due to the
discovery Of the legal points in the
new army bill which would not OBJ
viate the oath required OF the Texas
militiamen that they defend the con-
stitution and obey the orders of the
Texas governor.
No mention was made OF fealty to
the presidents order.
Under these circumstances, Judge
Advocate General Crowder believes
the new army bill does not render
the militia law void. The offense OF
failure to present themselves at mus
ter Is not wiped out. The validity
of their reasons for so doing will be
decided at the courtmartial.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
MOVIE ACTORS ARE
HURT IN ACCIDENT

Los Angeles. May 2S,---1More than
q score OF motion picture actors and
actresses OF the American Women
Film company were injured, one
probably fatally. when the huge au-
tomobIle truck In which they we're
riding dashed over an embankment
into canyon near Chatsworth. The
party was returning from taking
scenes In the foothills. With the
heavy truck pinning most OF the
members OF the party beneath II. the
Imprisoned men and women were
held until aid could be secured, The
accident occurred last night.
Mrs. Irmigard Shoemaker, an
actress. OF Los Angeles. is In the
Good Samaritan hospital here today.
She probably will die, T. D, Dicker-
son, driver OF the car, Ia also In n
serious condition. but the doctors say
he will live.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
PEACE FOR ALL Or
EUROPE WILSON AIM.

Washington. May 25.--when Pre-
sident Wilson moves toward peace he
win act in behalf OF all Europe. and
not Of a single group Of nations. This
was told callers at the White House
today, and may cover his address next
Saturday before the League to En-
force Peace.
The president discussed his posi-
tion freely, indicating that he was
basing his attitude on vast amount
OF Information from various sources.
He did not disclose anything fore
casting an immediate step In behalf
OF peace. II Is understood that the
president is favorable to the PROPOSE
tion of having congress pass a reso-
luton providing for the calling OF a
conference OF all nations subsequent
to the war, to adopt plans prevent
ing recurrence Of hostilities.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
IRISH SITUATION IS
UP TO LLOYD-GEORCE

London. May 2b.---David Lloyd.
George has been given full charge oil
the Irish situation. Premier Asquith
announced today In the house OF com
mons.
Lloyd-George was the unanimous
selection OF the British cabinet, AS
auth said, lie appealed to all sec.
tons not to discuss the Irish cues
tlon while llloyd-George was nego.
tiatlng. The selection was a SUR
prise to the commons, II Is believed
to mean that the munitions question
has been settled for the present, as
Lloyd-George has been acting as min
lister Of munitions, speeding up the
ammunition supply, l
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
LAND GRANT
BILL PASSES
THE HOUSE
OILY 6 Votes ATE Recorded
Against Commit Measure,
and Attempt 10 Reduce
County Share Is Defeated

Washington. May 2o.--The
Oregon california land bill passed
tho house today by vote OF is6 10
ak. Congressman Fosters amend
ment providing that counties In Ore
gon receive twenty per cent Of the
proceeds from the sale OF lands In
stead OF thirty per cent was defeated
i67 to l2s. Congressman Johnson
Of Washington opposed the measure
to the last. declaring its only result
would be moro litigation and con-
fusion and In the end tho timber
land recovered would be placed In a
national reserve, further hamperlng
development OF the state OF Oregon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

Paris, May 25.--French troops ad-
vanced during the night along the
Meuse' west bank east OF cumieres
village. lighting with hand grenades.
II was officially announced today.
The Germans are strongly attacking.
They took French trench north Of
Haudremont quarries on the east side
OF the river. Violent artillery fight
Ing continued all night. but there
were no important infantry struggles,
either around Douaumont or the
Dead Mans hill front.
The French gain was made In a
small wood between the river and
Cumieres. The positions won would
be exposed to German Ranking at
tack II French forces attempted to
push on southwark to Cumieres.
Southern exits to Cumieres are under
French artillery fire. so there is no
fear OF an assault from that quarter,
General Nivelle has made no at
tempt to seize Fort Douaumont dur
ing the night Through complete ex-
haustion of the infantrymen. opera
tions on both sides have temporarily
halted.
French military critics are agreed
that The weeks fighting has been the
bloodiest in human history. The Ger
mans lost more men than in any OF
the wars previous battles.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Weeks AND BURTON

Chicago. May 2b.---Presidential
boom headquarters for United States
Senator Weeks and former Senator
Theodore Burton were opened today
in the Congress hotel. George
Moses, directing the Weeks campaign.
claimed that Weeks would get 200
votes on the first ballot in the re-
publican convention. H
Charles Pepper, advance agent for
Elihu Root, asserted Root to be the
genuine candidate, Governor Willis
OF Ohio has been chosen to place Bur
tons name In nomination.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
TEXAN BRINGS DOWN
GERMAN AERoPLANE

Paris. May battling In the
clouds two miles above the Teuton
trenches. Bert Hail. OF Texas. an
American In the French foreign le-
glon flying squad, today destroyed a
German war aeroplane and sent It
crashing TO earth. This was an
nounced by the war oiilce.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
FIND BODY Of
itggQ IBiT4 BIS u
MURDERED
JTHE|JR


~
Portland. May 25.The body ar
Fred Ristman. missing jitneur in the
Jennings murder mystery, was
found this morning In thicket Of
brush q mile from the Gore home
stead where Mrs. Helen c. jennings
was killed while she slept Monday
night. May Is.
! Ristman evidently had been killed
by heavy blow on the head. The
body was found by deputy sherifFs
from Portland near where Sheriff
Huriburt yesterday found one Of
Ristman's gloves. A farmer picked
the glove up in the road the day af-
ter the murder and hung it on 4
fence post.
The finding OF Ristman's body IL
the most important bit Of evidences
discovered since the murder. but It
throws little light on the identity Of
the murderer.
Monday night, May 15. stranger
hired Ristman to take him to Sher-
wood, II miles from Portland. Rist-
man did not return the next day and
"a searching party was organized.
Late Tuesday his blood-spattered au-
tomobile was found near the Gore
homestead. where Mrs. Helen C.
Jennings, prominent Portland di-
vorcee. lived alone. The house was
entered and Mrs. Jennings body was
found in bed. Her skull had been
crushed by terrific blow from a
sledgehammer. which lay beside the
bed. A quarter of a mile down the
road Ristman's hat, a lap robe. and
torn pieces of shirt were found.
All were bloodstained. Pieces OF
brain were clinging to the laprobs.
Posses secured the woods and
dragged and dynamited the Tualatin
river for Ristman's body. They
searched only along the main road,
however. The spot where Ristman's
body was found today was near the
Gore home.
Bennett Thompson. an ex-convict,
known to have visited Mrs. Jennings
frequently, was arrested the day af-
ter the murder was discovered.
He offered no resistance and
denied any knowl-
edge Of the crime. His sister
ln-law said that Thompson was in her
home during all of Monday night
when the murder was committed.
Thompson hired a lawyer, asserted
that he can prove a complete alibi,
and has maintained discreet silence
ever since. No charges have been
filed against him.
The motive for the crime is un-
decided,
Ristman's body was lying face
downward in an open space in the
brush. The coat was pulled over the
back Of his neck, leading officers to
believe that the body had been drag
sed by the shoulders.
The back of the skull had been
crushed by heavy blow. The con
iition of the body confirmed the be-
lief Of officers that the mysterious
passenger in the back seat Of the
iitney killed the driver as he sat at
the wheel.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
TEXAS. DEMOCRATS.
Oppose SUFFRAGE.
AND PROHIBITION A I !

San Antonio. Texas. May 25.--con-
demnatIon OF woman suffrage and
national prohibition was voiced TO-
day In revolutions adopted by the
democratic state convention. Wilson
and Marshall were endorsed. Gov
ernor Ferguson of Texas was elected
as delegate-at-large TO the national
convention.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
METHoDIsTs RETAIN
BAN ON CARDS AND DANCE

Saratoga. N ", May 25.--By a
vote OF 434 to $50, the Methodist
general conference this afternoon de-
cided to retain the church rule pro-
viding that Methodists must not play
cards, dance or attend theaters. There
was no debate.
A report asking church members to
refrain from smoking was submitted.
II win be debated later.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
PLENTY or WORK FOR
ALL IN CALIFORNIA

Washington, May 25.--According
to tho. new state public employment
bureau reports. there is plenty Of
work for everybody In California.
commissioner Mclaughlin announced
today that since the bureaus opened
February In Los Angeles. San Fran
cisco. Oakland and Sacramento. s.22b
positions had been offered and $500
filled permanently.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
BRITISH LOSE STEAMER
WASHINGTON OF 5000 TONS

London, May 25, Attacked by a
submarine, the British steamer
Washington has been destroyed, Il
was announced today. The Wash
ington is the largest U boat victim
for several weeks. It was 5000 tons
and built In 1907. Ny.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
AUSTRIAN aERoPLANEs
SHOT DOWN AT VENICE

Rome. May 25,---Two Austrian
acroplanes. attempting to raid Ven
Ice. have been shot down, Il was
learned today They tumbled into a
swamp.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
ST |HAlIS THE
SLAUGHTER / At #ERB05N'
with Frghda Loss If Lie, tie Bloodiest Battle II de
Worlds History Has Ragged With Varying Fortunes,
sldthe Germans Have Again Taken Douauniobt From
the French Defenders But at aD Awful Cost IN Men

might and three enemy counter
/ attacks against cumieres repulsed. II
was officially announced today.
German flyers attacked British
torpedo patrol boats on the Flanders
coast. Destruction Of two enemy b.
planes was claimed.
| A quarry south OF Haudremont.
temporarily taken by the French. was
re-conQuered. the war once asserted.
Eight hundred French prisoners and
is machine guns we're seized in
Caillette forest.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

Berlin. May 25.--With the bloodi-
est lighting in all history. the giant
German "nutcracker" is closing In
on Verdun today. Its right jaw has
advanced on n front OF three miles
during the past seventy-two hours.
After sacrificing more than one en-
tire army corps In an effort to re-
tain the Dead Mans hill position,
northwest of verdun, the French
Evacuated the whole stronghold,
Hill 304. cornerstone OF the French
defense west OF the Meuse, is held
Jointly by French and Germans.
Further slight advances by the Ger
mans in ravines on either side will
force lis surrender to the right wing
OF the German army The left jaw
OF the Teuton machine has entirely
re-conquered positions temporarily
surrendered to French troops.
II Is estimated that 10000 men
died fighting in the dark under
ground caverns about the ruins of
Douaumont for 70 hours. with no
resultant change In the battle line.
Positive denial Is made OF French
claims that General Nivelle's forces
ever even temporarily occupied the
ruins of Fort Douaumont The only
French detachment that entered the
fort was completely wiped out, de-
clared the Berlin war office,
On the southern and western ap-
proaches to the fort the earth is COW
cred with countless corpses and many
wounded, crawling feebly about,
seeking shelter and aid. Since the
French attacked last Sunday there
has been no lull In the savage strug-
gle and neither side has been able to
reach Its wounded.
West OF the Meuse French troops
are being steadily driven back upon
the verdun forts The German cen
ter. which took Dead Mans hill, has
not vet occupied all abandoned
works, because French artillery Is
still playing on Its southern ridges.
Berlin, May 25.--French trenches
south and southwest Of Douaumont
were captured by German troops last
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
CYCLONE HITS
\. 'DAKOTA TOWNS
. WITH FATA[TT|Es

Mandan. N. D., May 25.--Uncon-
hrmed reports Of ten having been
killed In a tornado in Rogers. N. D..
reached here this afternoon. All
wires are down.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

London. May 25.--Utter exhans-
tIon OF the human element In the
great fighting machines struggling
for mastery at verdun brought lull
this afternoon in the savage battle.
The frightful slaughter at Fort
Douaumont came TO a halt with the
works in German hands During the
night French troops made no effort
TO wrest II from the Bavarians.
Minor flghting proceeded today,
with slight advantage to both sides.
While the men rest In their trenches.
however, the tremendous artillery
engagement is still raging with ap-
palling violence.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25
<++< ~ y \ y y \ <<%%
= TRAGEDY IN wORLD's
\ GREATEST BATTLE

y Every man In French force :
\ penetrating Fort Douaumont :
= killed.
= Soldiers lighting In dark :
4 underground tunnels. using
= hand searchlights. knives and )
= bombs.
4 Hundreds OF French and Ger
= mans buried alive In the wreck .
4 ing OF subterrancan works.
y Scores OF men driven insane !
= by the lust OF butchery.
= Surgeons. apputating legs and
: arms without anaesthetics, re- !
= port the wounded continuing
= their struggle with knives. al
= though unable to stand,
= A French captain reported !
= seven thousand dead hcaped .
: along a seven-hundred-yard :
y front.
<<<<<+<<<<<<*%<<<-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

Fargo. N. D., May 25.--A cyclone
ID reported this afternoon TO have
wiped out the town Of Armenia and
partially destroyed the town Of Page.
Loss Of life is said to have occurred.
Thousands Of dollars damage was
done.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

y Santa Rosa, Cal.-7-Frantic with
grief at his wife's sudden death by
poison. AL Bruce, comedian Of o
musical show, played his part a.
usual. then collapsed.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

Fresno. Cai.--Fifty-four cousins Of
the late Amos Keith today claimed in
court part Of his 100000 estate. left
TO three nephews.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-05-25

Berlin, May 25.--French trenches
south and southwest Of Douaumont
were captured by German troops last
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-11-13
EFFORT To COMPROMISE
IN TIE CAS- RATE CASE

he train. Arriving here TO find that
III" train had gone. they Immediately
chartered = special on the Baltimore
& Ohio, and UUun The arrival OF train
No. ~ from Grafton. It's engine was
attached 10 the special and left al
Id:15. little more than TWO hours
behind III" regular train Nothing re-
@arding thc!' rip could be learned
from them at the station.
Long distance telephone calls, how
over, 10 Charleston brought he in
formation that an citort has been
made 10 brin:, about 4. speedy tcrml-
nation uf The cas- rat" c3s" III order
that manufacturers ntay ho sure Of
having enough gas.
THE manufacturers" Mr. Elliott
N""lhCott, member 81 tn" Public Ser
vice Commission. said over the tee-
phone. have hr"n trying l." secure n
-"'iIcm"Ul Of III" cas-" for several days
and committees representing bOtn
ridos have waited upun til" Tuhlto
Srryic" Commission several Tines.
Mir Wells WAS hcfo"" IL" commission
Friday and Wn,ic | did not know thar
he ANA M" sullivan were coming to-
morrow. ln"ir visit Is pr0hahiy in this
connection NJ terms 81 = compromise
hay". Vet h".n discussed before the
commission