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Albuquerque morning journal., 1916-12-23
What Facts Disclose.

From the Boel works at La Lou
Were, 25g men regularly employed
were taken, including the office man
ager, 10 office employees, y foremen
ana 217 workmen. The glass works
at Jemappes, the only establishment
Of its kind in the district, resumed
work December 4, 1915, and worked
without interruption, increasing its
output until November j, 1916, when
il was shut down for repairs until
November l0 with the intention of
increasing production. More than half
of the skilled workmen at these
works We're arrested and deported,
including 40 per cent of the blowers,
90 per cent Of the frs class apTren-
tices, 30 per cent of the second class
apprentices 80 per cent Of the extend
prs, and all Of the electricians and
adjusters.
Germany released a few hundred
out Of the 100 600 taken to make a
show of magnanimity. The releases
were not spontaneous, but We're the
result of the pressing representations
made by the American and Spanish
ministers at Brussels"
Albuquerque morning journal., 1916-12-23
SHOWS B|SS|NC' s
STATEMENT FAR
FROM THE TRUTH
Nearly All BeIgianS Taken Into
German Slavery Men Who
Actually Were Employed
Says Official,

ICY MoRAiHe louHhAL SPECIAL LeAsFo "lhtl
Havre, Dec. 22.-'Specific details OF
the deportations of Belgians refutlns
the reports from Berlin that only
those without work were deported ana
if others We're taken it was the fault
of the Belgian municipal authorities
were communicated to the Associated
Press today by Fernand Passelecq' di-
rector of the documentary bureau or
the Belgian war ministry.
THE German pretention that errors
in Judging the social condition OF
these deported were Involuntary ana
lmputing them to the bad faith OF
the Belgian authorities, is entirely
contrary to the facts said NJ. Passe-
lecq. 1t is to be noted in Governor
General Won Bissings reply to the
protest of the senator's and deputies
recently made public, that he did not
dare to contest the facts concerning
the arbitrary seizure of employed
uprgOng
Albuquerque morning journal., 1916-12-23
Mostly Men at Work.

AT Quaregnon, in the coal region
south of Mons, 5000 workmen we're
summoned and 3O4 deported, of
which 227 never had been out OF
work. At Dour, 1877 were taken, of
whom III were WORKING. AT Was
mes, 1876 were deported, of whom 1870
were working; at Frameries, 200 were
depored, of whom 1877 were working,
at Hornu. 1i0 were deported, Of
whom 81 were working at Chin, 1856
were taken, of whom 46 were work
ing. At Havre, Belgium, the mayor
Of the town offered TO give proof CON
cerning whether the men wGse en-
pluyed or not The proofs were re-
fused.
"Forty-six men, an regularly em-
plOyed at the Baume Marpent rolling
mills at Haine st. Pcrre, were taken.
From the Gibson works at La CrOyere
so employees were taken out Of a total
of 22j summoned. From the works
at de LOuve, so workmen were taken.
FiftH-one iron workers We're arrested
in the rolling mills at La Croyere and
25 were taken From the 1870 em-
ployes at the bolt works at La Lou
Were, from the Compagnie Centrale
de Construction at Haine st, Pierre,
25 workmen were taken. From IT,.
blast furnaces and foundries at La
Louyiere 20 per cent of the total num-
Der employed were seized, making it
impossible for the works to continue
nnnrltin
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

officer found himself in a particularly un-
pleasant position, with weigh, on one side
and Alskovd, with tight hold on him, on
the other. Soon after the participation of
Alskov in the situation, another government
officer arrived and he come just in time to
render assistance to his fellow worker, who
was being worsted. There were about
twelve or more men in the saloon at this
time is is said, and the second officer found
his hands full in keeping back the crowd.
who it is asserted, were threatening to aid
Weigan. In the mix-up that followed one
of revolver in the hanGs of AN officer was
discharged wouAding brother officer slight
w.
1t would seem that Weigan is in fer
long siege of trouble as it is more than pro-
bable on his release he will be taken to the
federal court. The federal officer sent here
are doing all they can to drive bootleggers
out of the country. For years past this
has been going on and as result the saloon
has received the blame, while these boot
leggers are the big offenders.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
FEDERAA COURT MONDAY
Federal Court TO Convene at Super
iOr, Wisconsin.

Next Monday afternoon at Superior,
Federal Court for the Western District will
be in session. Several Indians of this reser-
vation are up for hearing for, 1t is claimed,
the introducing of whiskey on this reserva-
ton. These cases are to be watched with
interest by our citizens as under the new
ruling, as we understand it, the sentences in
Indian cases have been severe and as COR
sequence of such sentences they have, been
made to pay heavy fines outside of their Jail
sentences, which in the face of past doings
in several eases, would not seem right.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
WILL APPRAISE
TOWN SITE HERE
Committee Appointed For This Purpose
To Begin
Their Labors ShortIyCommittee OF Five Meets
Again.

We learn this week that the committee
recently appointed composed of P. S. Ev-
crest, Indian Agent, chairman, Chas. E.
Redfeld. government surveyor and Henry
Condeccn are to shortly begin the labor of
appraising the value of each lot in the vii
lage on which Indians are located and as we
understand it the Indian whose dwelling is
on sud land, if he i. member of the band,
will be given first chance to purchase
same, but in default of his not buying it
other; will be given like chance of -pur-
chance. No mention was made as to the
use of the money deriving from the same
but it may be used in the repairing of VIII
lage streets, ETC., which could be used to-
good advantage where Indians who have the
first chance OF qrchase does not do SO 9TH
ers desiring the Same property will then
have the chance of purchase.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
TAKES EXCEPTION
TO COURSE USED
Reader of Star Writes COmmun.
icatiOn to Star
Asks Commissioners Of Indian Affairs To
Investigate.

safely say that an examination of the records
of the Federal District Court will verify my
stating, that the same seller of Intoxicating
liquor the law aboYe quoted desienates, is
invariably acquitted without commitment
upon the payment of a fine, while the one
Introducing Intoxicating liquor as designat-
ed in said Statute, especially should he be
first--American. is subjected to a full PEN
atty of the law, he is committed, ond after
serving the required time ne must also pay
the fine imposed, should he have trust
fund, he is asked to sign an order on the
Indian Agent in charge therefore, before he
shall be released.
1t is not my grievance that they should be
any relenting of the law. but rather, in nay
humble opinion its dispensers are not i'm
partially applying it as between the first and
second coiors of the country, why that may
Re so, do not know, only as one might
observe from business point of view. 1t
might be somewhat comparable to the situ-
alton TOT WHICH d iOi dH ChiD&l So oH thS
shipment of arms and munitions to the war
ing European nations is made, in which the
Status of the Indian would be that of the
Central Powers and the saloon keepers the
Allies.
AT any rate, it would seem that the In
dian was in the meShes of a great league,
who while apparently working TO lessen his
extertion, on the contrary were intent IN
abeting it. which after all, if it is ever avert
ed, an airing at this time may not be amiss,
such as the worthy fight now being made
by your paper against the interests that tos-
ter the curse of Whiskey--and in which |
| infer, you have the moral and cooperative
support of the Honorable Commissioner OF
Indiun Affairs, BUT, for MIN to give life
and sustenance to all the implements OF war
on whiskey he has to do with, must ne toll
crate continued sacrifice of his ward and
wards belongings therefor.
Respectfully and Sincerely yours
A reader of The Star
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
YOUNG LIFE
PASSED OUT
Douglass Holmes Died Last
Sunday Evening.
Was A Universal FavOTlte With All
Who NneW Him.

Last Sunday afternoon, Douglass, the
Young son, of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holmes
died at their home on Campbell Ave,
after several weeks illness with typhoid
fever. He was bright little chap and was
a universal favorite with all in the village,
and his death has placed deep gloam on all
his acuuaintances and friends which were
legons He was boy that greatly loved
out door life and each day that presented
itself found him in the woods and as a result
he was of sturdy nature caused from his
out door life, and when sickness came it
was thought by all he would withstand it on
account of his staunch constitution. Among
his pl,ymates he was muck loved by all
and he was their leader in all att letic games
in which excelled. In his studies he was a
steady worker and his work received the
commendation OF his teacher. Douglass
was born at Lake Nebagaman in 1902 and
was II years of age, The funeral took
rlace from the Catholic Church in this Will
age Wednesday afternoon and interment
made IN the Catholic Cemetery. He leaves
besides his mother and father four brothers
and two sisters to mourn his untimely death.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
GETS NINETY DAYS
IN ASHLAND JAIL
Fritz" WeiganS Landed For
BoOtlegsing Last Saturday
U. S. Officer leMar Captures Boot.
lc2ger Red Headed.

s'Fritz'' Weigan, of Ashland was handed
go days in the Ashland County Jail last
Tuesday for boetlegging, in Municipal
Court. He was fined $4,000 and costs
which were not paid. The story of the
capture as told follows:-
1t appears that on Saturday Wsigan OBJ
tanned 'sbooze'' at the Norway House and
sold it to three Indians who waited on the
outside of the building. A United States
Officer who had been watching Weigan for
sometime claims to have been silent on
locker as he handed out the ''fire-water to
the Reds ir direct violation of the law.
Nothing was said at that time but the U. S.
Officer returned to the saloon About
1850 on Saturday evening as Weigan en-
erged from adjoining room in the saloon,
the government officer walked up to him
and laid hold of him, telling Weigan, ne
was U. S. officer and that he was under
arrest, for boot-leggiog; that he had the
goods on him. Weigan who is a strong
man it is alleged did not take kindly to the
officers commands and showed signs of
refusing TO follow him. When the officer
attempted to place hand cuffs on .Weigan,
the trouble began and from then until he
final lly suhdued there was one continual
round of thrills on all sides. According to
one story recited to Daily Press represen-i
tative. and when the officer laid
hold Weigan, Victor Alskoud, who was in
the saloon at the time, jumped onto The
officer also at the hight of the melee, the
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

The committee OF FIVE met with Agent
T. S. Everest again last Tuesday to pass on
several cases which has recently been brou-
ght TO their attention ip the matter of en-
rollment. They beiiig the case of the
Cloud children, Susan, age 4 years and
Margueriete, age 10 years, whose names
were left off the roll by mistake. The,par-
ents OF these children George Cloud aud his
wife, Maggie Stone Cloud are both allotted
members of.this Band and by some decision
of DR.. Wooster, were ruled out when the
roll was made. This mistake cannot be
laid to the door of the committee of five,
but to the door Of the now celebrated Dr.
Wooster and one of his legal decisions
which governed the aIlottments cases here
and as contended by S. F. Denomie is not
now legal or complete roll in anv respect
In the case of the two Cameron children
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
CAMP MEETING DATES
AUGUST II to 20
THE Camp Meeting Committee Holds
Meetlns--Dates Fixed. ~

At meeting this week of the camp
meeting committee of the M. E. Church
the dates for the holding Of the next meet
ing was set for August II to 10th 1916 and
other arrangements toward same were
made. On the second OF, each month a
social will be held for the purpose of rails
ing funds to aid in the meetings. Every
body interested will be looked TO for aid in
making this .the biggest, one of its kind ever
held in this district. Plan to come and tent
on the ground all during the meeting
Boost, for Big meet and. everybody join
and push. !, ! :
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

For several weeks nothing has been said
or done toward movement having for Its
end the securing of an appropriation tor the
building of roads on this reservation. Some
time since John Dougherty, who lad just
returned from Washington, d. {. where
he had been on business matters, informed
us that from information learned there with
a little effort on our part it could be secured
this session of Congress.
The Ashland Ccmmercial Club, interest
ed itself in the campaign early in the session
and several letters were written by the. then
Secretary of that organization. MIR. Herrick
urging the pushing of the matter, ETC., since
t.lat time nothing has been done or SAID
and we are under the Impression that 1t is
high time something was doing in this re-
sect The roads as we all know are nee
ceSsary and that rlght ho"' I>"'i''
Congress is not going to make any approp-
ration without the request of the people
interested, for if i. is ,,ot good enough to
ask for it certainly is not good enough to
have. So, if the people who need this road
are not interested enough to ask for the
appropriation. We'll, they certainly should
not ''holler' on just trails TO farm by and
should be satisfied. W
But, if they want the road bad enough
then lets get busy. Call on the agent to
4 ~
hold council on this reservation and see
what can be done toward sending deegat-
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

which were proclaimed. dead it was discov-,
cred they belonged to Wiggins and as such
much be removed from the rolls as they
have no rights there. In the contention of
s. F. Denomic that the roll is not COM
plete and therefore it is still an open roll, it
would seem his contention certainly had
some weight, for when it was returned here
the second time it was pronounced com
plete roll of every person entitled to share
in same on the Bad River Reservation and
was closed, and under the presumption that
it was, the timber sale took place, which
if, Mr.. Denomie's contention is correct,
could not haye been sold.
If tie roll is to again be opened, if it was
ever closed, as the Department claimed it
was, for the admission o. two children, who
have been found entitled in every way, and
the su5straction Of two children that are en-
rolled and it is claimed are not entitled, then
we are compelled to uphold S. F. Denomie
in his contention that the roll is not now
nor was it a complete one. If mistakes of
this character are to crop out continually
then we must say re-hearing on the whole
matter and every ease should again be had
under man that is fully conversant with
Indian matters and treaty laws, as undoub
tedly under such man the committee of
five would not be called to remedy mistakes
caused by men thar claimed to know.
Under the reasoning OF Mr.. Denonie the
present roll is not nor never was complete
or a final roll and under that presumption
the government has not lived up to the let
ter of the law as became effective on Aug
ust /, 1914. Therefore the work as claim
ed complete and final isstill an incomplete
job and for indefinitely the work of com
pleting same can continue.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
WHAT ABOUT THAT
ROAD APPROPRIATION?
NOthing Has Been Done Toward The
Work
Of Organize In Uuited Move Looking Toward Securing
Same.

ion to Washington, D. c. in the interest of
such appropriation. Now Is the time for
action and we believe the interior Depart
ment will only too willing aid in the sec
uring of such appropriation as their policy
is ''Make the Indian Farmers Get in
touch with the Ashland Commercial Club
and ask their aid in the matter, which we
already know they will freely give, in every
way.
The Department knows as well as we do
that good roads meanS more farmers, farms
more prosperity. 1t is also well known by
both that large sums are appropriated yearly
for irrigation in the west to reclaim lands
for agricultural in the purpose now is there
any difference to appropriate like sum
to build roads for same purpose. that of re-
claiming agricultural lands in this territory.
Thousands OF acres that could, by an ap-
preparation for road build ing on this reser-
vation, be reclaimed and made in produc-
er of the first magnitude. Maybe, your
land, dear reader, is situated in these isolat-
ed strips, then do you not think a road
would be of great help to you, for then
you could farm it. Just so, get busy, ask
the agent to call a courcil and lets talk it
over Time is short. Urgent action is
necessary, if we get the Appropriation this
year. Get the Agent, Farmers ana every
one pulling ard above all send our delegat.
ion to Washington. Act now.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
Odanall,. Wisconsin

Feb'y 9, 1916
To the Editor of the Odanah Star.
Deaf Mr.. Editor: Should it be admiss-
able through the columns of your valued
paper that one may make an injury on the
subject hereinafter stated, then it is my
purpose herein to most respectfully do so
of the Honorable Commissioner of Indian
Affairs.
1t is probably not necessary for me 10
say that am reader of the Star, and tor
the time being and purpose hereof, that
ne not otherwise referred to, as it is cot the
object of your writer to break into public
print, but rather, as inspired by the editor
ials of the Star and other papers on the en-
forcement of the treaties. / have thought
it only proper and opportune that what
seems to me to be another unfair applica-
ton OF the LAW as heaped upon the In
dian may be also brought to the fore, re-
gardipg which I would kindly wish to ask
of the Honorable Commissioner of Indian
Affairs and through him to other Depart
ments of the Government having to do
Herewith, inviting first their notice OF.
Section 2139, of the Revised Statutes of the
United States as amended by Act approved
January 80, 1897. (2S Stat, $685. :.
IF both, the person who shall sell, intou-
eating liquor to the classes of Indians men
toned in said Statute, and the one who
shall introduce Intoxicating liquor into the
Indian country, are equally amendable and
violators of the provisions of said law and
upon conviction subject alike to the penalty
thereof, more particularly, for the purpose
of this inquiry that part of the said Statute
reading: Provided, However, That the
person convicted shall be committed until
fine and costs are paid.
The basis of this inquiry arises from per-
,onal observation, and think that can
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
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Are We To Have Basket Ball?

We are informed by the dauntless basket
ball manager Archie McKeun, that from
present indications no basket ball games will
be staged here this year We. hope that
Mr. McKeun will reconsider his decision
aud give us the usual good games and team
he has so successfully managed in the past.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
Card of Thanks.

We exteRd cur heartfelt thanks to the
mary neighbors and friends for their many
acts OF kindness and aid during the sickness
and death of our beloved son and brother,
and also for the many floral offerings sent.
Their kindness will always be a cherished
memory with US.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hcimes
and family.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

john B. Bressette, the ''horse king was
down from his farm on the Ashland road
last Friday with lead Of meat and butter.
John certainly is some .ustler. Anyone
desiring good, ftesi battey would do well
to see John,
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
WORK TO BEGIN
IN EARLY SPRING
information Says Franchise
Is Granted
For Electric Lights auG Telephones for
Our Villages.

After months of patient waiting word has
at last been received that the franchised ask
ed for and granted to D. U. Parkinson, of
by the council here last year has
finally been approved and it is now up to
that gentleman to produee. The franchise
calls for the installing of electric lights and
telephones in our village and with the COM
ing of spring work will begin in earnest in
this respect. Mr.. Parkinson fully expected
to have the telephone system installed this
winter but owing to the fact that no fran
chise was granted could not do so, but as
the franchise is now given him he will un-
doubtedly start work at as early a date as
possible and it will be welcomed by our cit
liens here. A move is also on foot here to
have a creamery established in the spring as
it is now possible to do so as sufficient
stock is now available to keep one going
which will be move in the right direction.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

The family have the heartfelt sympathy of
the entire community in the loss of their
son and brother.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11
ROLLER SKATING

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Evenings and Afternoons. Evenings
1880 to 1000 O'Clock. Admission
Gents, 1Oc. Ladies' 10 cts. SEates,
15c to all. Children under sixteen
not allowed evenings. Monday,
Tuesday, Wedne :day, Thursday and
Saturday afternoons 2 TO o'clock.
Tuesday afsesnooa viii be for Ladies
only thereby givinL them a good
chance for leaning.
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

The Stearns Lumber Co. have So teams
of Indian horses working in the woods for
them. Every team owned bv an Indian
that has wanted to work has been given en-
ployment
The Odanah star. [volume] (Odanah, Ashland Co., Wis.) 1912-1916, 1916-02-11

ia, Gorka aud fas.iiy, ,e't the first Of the
week for Minneapolis where they will reside
in the future.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1916-06-23
WOMEN SUFFERERS
NEED SWAMP ROOT

Thousands upon thousands of women
have kidney and bladder trouble and never
suspect it.
Women's complaints often prove to be
nothing else but kidney trouble, or the
result of kidney or bladder disease.
If the kidneys are not in healthy con-
dition, they may cause the other organs
to become diseased.
You may suffer a great deal with pain
in the back, headache, loss of ambition,
nervousness and may be despondent and
irritable.
Don't delay starting treatment. DR.
Kilmer's Swamp-Root, a physicians pre-
scription, obtained at any drug store, re
stores health to the kidneys and is just
the remedy needed to overcome such con
ditions.
Get fifty cent or one dollar bottle i'm
mediately from any drug store.
However, if you wish first to test thi
/ great preparation send ten cents to DR.
Kilmer &. Co., Binghamton, N. Y, for i;
sample bottle. When writing be sure ant
mention this paper.-Ady.