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Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
ST. PAUL HOUSES
DEALINGNNsRUBLES

st. Paul, Mimi. Sept. 14.-st. Paul
financial houses have been dealing ex-
tensively in rubles and the transac-
tions run into several million rubles.
The rapid advance of rubles during
the last ten days has brought fortunes
to many people who have purchased
them.
The Northwestern Trust Co., Mer-
chants Trust and Savings bank and
Kalman. Matteson & Wood handled
almost all Of the Russian loan in St.
Paul.
When the st. Paul houses took the
loan it was selling on the basis Of
$310 for 1000 rubles. That advanced
to $34O for a 1000 rubles.
Before the war the normal basis
was $50 for 1000 rubles and st. Paul
f1nanciers say that the rate Of ex-
change will gradually work back and
that eventually large fortunes will be
made through the purchase of Rus
sian bonds.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
WESTERN GUARDS
PROVE HARDEST

Washington, Sept. 14.-An official
report by the war department shows
that one-tenth of the national guard
has been discharged from the service
on account of physical disability or
because OF dependent relatives since
1t was called into the federal service
by the president three months ago.
The report bears a striking evidence
that the west furnishes better soldiers
than the east. OF the 9,946 men dis
charged for physical disability s,57S
were from the eastern department,
and only s from the central depart
ment. which comprises Chicago and
the middle vest. A total of 4,s1s were
discharged in order to permit them
to support dependent relatives. OF
these only 934 were in the central de-
partment.
War department officials said it
must he taken into consideration that
the eastern department furnishes so
per cent Of the national guard. Even
with this big enrolment the east has
more men discharged In proportion to
numbers than the west.
Analysing the disability figures
army officers could come to no other
conclusion than that the west raises
harder soldier than the east. All
guardsmen before they were muster
ed into the federal service took the
prescribed physical examination. All
were on equal footing, apparently.
when placed on patrol duty. Yet,
practically one-tenth of the men in
the eastern department were unable
to stand up under the strain as
against only eight men among the
thousands sent from the middle west.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
PAN ASSURES
UNITED STATES
OF ATTITUDE
New Treaty With Russia
Does Not Affect Former
Conventions.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
TO BE RESPECTED
Russia Previously Had Sat-
is6ed the State De-
partment.
OPEN DOOR POLICY
TO BE RESPECTED

Washington. Sept. 14.-Japan, in a
formal note to Ambassador Guthrie
transmitted to the state department
today. assured the American govern
ment that the new Russo-Japan treaty
does not repeal former conventions
and that the imperial government has
not entertained for moment any
intention to depart from its policy
respecting the integrity Of China and
the open door.
Both Japan and Russia now have
given the United States assurances
that the new treaty does not repeal
or affect the treaties of 1907 and
1910, in which those nations pledged
themselves to maintain the integrity
of China and the open door policy.
The assurances were given in re-
sponse to inquiries.
Department officials today let it be
known that the statement is entirely
satisfactory. and that inquiries re-
garding the new treaty over which
they have been considerably per-
turbed. probably will not be pressed
further
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
ARRESTED FIVE
YEARS AFTER
BIG ROBBERY
Chicago Saloonkeeper
Charged With Looting
Canadian Bank.

Chicago. Ills. Sept. 14.-F1anni-
gan was released after the police
questioned him. The detective
chief said he had no evidence on
which to hold Flanagan, as he was
arrested at the request of Cana
dian authorities.
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. 14-Martin H
Flanagan a saloonkeeper. was arrest
ed here today in connection with the
mysterious robbery five years ago of
branch Of the Bank of Montreal at
New Westminster. B. c.
Loot. amounting to $271,000, was
obtained by the robbers.
The arrest of Flanagan was made
as the result of the arrest in Toronto,
Canada. yesterday of Michael Short
all. marble worker of Chicago. who
attempted to pry open safety deposit
vault in the Bank of Toronto. The
box was rented by Flanagan four
years ago and was found to be stuffed
with Canadian Bank notes. Shortall
told the police that he was employed
by Flanagan to make the trip to
Toronto and was being paid IS day
for his services
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
GERARD AGAIN
IS CRITICISED
,.....s,.
German Press Attacks
American Ambassador for
Alleged Remark.

Berlin. Sept. 14.-(via London. y
The American ambassador. James w.
Gerard. again is under fire in a Sec
ton of the German press, this time
for remark attributed to him re-
garding speech made recently by
Dr. Gustav Stresemann, national liber-
al member Of the reichstag, advocat-
ing among other things, a resumption
of the submarine warfare.
Ambassador Gerard Is quoted as
saying that he did not understand
how the representatives of districts
1,e.., Tor which export to America was a
vital question could advocate ruthless
submarine warfare. The national
Liberal Press agency, in commune
cation to the newspaper, takes the
ambassador to task for what Ia termed
'unWarranted Intervention in a purely
German question: and says that the
ambassadors remark Is characterized
by that naive presumptuousness
which believes that the decision affect
dictated by Germany's American ex-
port interests.'
The paper declares that Ambassa-
dor Gerard would do better to leave
to the responsible German authorities
the decision on what use is to be made
OF the means at their command
against England. and adds:
"The art and manner in which AM
bassador Gerard-and not for the first
tirne-looks after British interests is
extremely characteristic Of his general
attitude.
The American ambassador, in re-
ply, says that he never heard of DR..
Stresemann's speech and certainly
never made any public utterance of
the nature attributed to him. His
attitude on the submarine issue, he
declares is based on pro-American.
not pro-British motives.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Hunt for Slackers
On a Race Track

London. Sept. Military police
carried out an extensive raid for
shirkers from military service today
at the Newmarket race course. Just
before the race for the classic st.
Leger was started.
Racing has been in abeyance for
more than month and thousands of
mon attended.
Every one apparently Of military
age. including reporters, Jockeys.
.bookmakers, bettors, race course Of
ficials and grooms. was compelled to
give an account of himself a. he en-
tered, and the soldier-policemen de-
manded the production Of either IN
attestation or registration card. or, in
the absence Of this. birth or ex-
empting certificate.
In the principal enclosure the first
hours proceedings were almost fruit
less. producing only two slackers. who
both proved themselves Irlshmen; and
not liable to registration.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
VILLA REBELS
ARE DEFEATED

Chihuahua City. Mex. Sept. IA
Constitutional forces under Colonel
Chapa encountered and routed in the
Laguna district Villista band, which
left behind in its flight seven dead and
a number of horses. according to re-
ports received here yesterday from
General Jose Santos.
The bandits, headed by E1igeo
Reyes were attacked near San Pedro
de las Colonias, and the report says
they held their ground for nearly four
hours.
Villa is still in the Santa Clara dis
trict but is carefully avoiding a fight,
according to the latest information
received here by General Trevino.
Poems in that section who say they
have seen Villa claim that the bandit
leaders condition has been made
worse by exposure to wet weather and
constant travel.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
BIG POLITICAL
FIGHT OUTLOOK
IN ILLINOIS
One Of Warrnest Canpaiens
in Years is Antici-
pated.
LOWDEN AND DUNNE
ARE THE OPPONENTS
Lorirner Comedies His De-
feat-"Uncle .Ioe" Can
non Succeeds.
LOWDEN AND DUNNE
ARE THE OPPONENTS

Chicago. Sept. 14.-It was predicted
boday that one Of the hardest fought
political campaigns in the history of
Illinois will be waged between Cover
nor Dunno. democrat, and former
Congressman Frank Lowden, repub-
tcan. nominated for governor yester-
day by the democrats and republi-
cans. respectively.
Both rolled up large pluralities.
With Cook county complete and re-
turns from 1887 precincts out of
P.s7S down state compiled, Lowden
received 161,141. Hall was second
with 1888, and Frank Smith, third
with 64,640.
With Cook county complete and
?,SS5 down state precincts, Dunno
topped his nearest opponent by 50,-
900 votes.
Former Senator William Lorimer
conceded his defeat for the republi-
can nomination for congress, when
the precincts. upon which he had
nounted failed to provide the expected
support.
Medill Mccormick, former progress
nye, and former Senator William
Mason, were nominated by the re-
publicans for congressman at large,
the returns indicate.
Those renominated for congress by
the republicans were: James r.
Mann, republican house leader; Uncle
Joe Cannon, Martin B. Madden, Fred
A. Bitton. George H. Foss, ira c.
Copely. Charles e. Fuller, John Nc
Kenzie. Edward j. King, John A.
searling, William B. Mckinley, Loren
p. Wheeler, William Rodenbure,
Thomas S. Williams, Edward Denni-
BON, William Wilson.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Kill Teuton Prisoners
is Order, Says Report

Berlin, Sept. 14.-(By Wireless. y
Russian methods Of warfare are de-
scribed by several eye witnesses -
says the Overseas News agency. IAN
Austrian sergeant major who escaped
from the Russians, reports that SOL
diers told him three German infantry
men were stabbed on command Of
Russian officers.
Three Russian soldiers who are
now prisoners. say the commander Of
their company repeatedly ordered
them not to take German prisoners,
but to kill them. A special order
issued August 2 says: Comrades,
when we attack every one shall keep
in mind that Austrians may be taken
prisoners, but that Germans as far
as possible, shall be killed.
1.-TWO other prisoners, German
speaking Russians. say that in July a
regimental order was read to them
forbidding them to take German pris.
oners"
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
GREEKS SURRENDER ALL
kAYALA;; RIOTS
. THROUGHOUT THE CITY
GERMANY and AUSTRIA
TO SEND BIG ARMIES
FOR BALKAN OFFENSIVE

London, Sept. 14.-A
wireless press dispatch from
Rome says that at the gener-
al council of the Central
powers at the headquarters
of the German emperor, an
offensive campaign in the
Balkans was mapped out,
and that Germany will send
100000 men and Austria
100000 for this purpose.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Big Increase in Paper
Adds to Cost of Meat

Chicago. Sept. 14.-Housewives
may help materially in cutting down
the cost Of their meat purchases by
carrying or sending their baskets to
market, according to statements of
members Of the executive committee
Of the United Master Butchers Of Chi
resolution was adopted asking the
Federal Industrial Commission to in
vestigAte and remedy the recent
enormous increase In price Of wrap.
ping paper. which the butchers state
has been from so to 1920 ton dur
ing the last ton months.
It was stated that 1t cost the BUTCH
or one cent for paper and moro than
tWoscents to wrap and tie the ordi.
nAr1 purchase Of meat AMI 90 per
cent Of this cost could be saved IL tho
housewife would send the basket to
MARKET.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
STRIKE LEADERS
MAINTAIN THEY
HAVE NOT LOST
Cars Run on Regular Seized
ule, But They Still Are
Hopeful.
STILL LOOK FOR
OTHERS TO QUIT
Danger of Sympathetic
Walk-out Not Over, They
Maintain.

New York, Sept. 14.-Despite the
maintenance of regular schedule on
the subway and elevated lines of the
1nterborough Rapid Transit company
and the gradual restoration of service
on the surface lines. leaders Of the
striking street railway employees de-
being defeated. They limited that the
danger Of sympathetic strike is not
yet over"
Following a parade and demonstra-
tion by strikers, the question of a
sympathetic strike will be discussed
at meetings of the Central Federated
Unions Of Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Strike leaders predict that resolutions
favoring strike among trades allied
with the street railway employees will
be adopted
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
WANT SERBIA TO
TO SEND A MINISTER

Washington, Sept. 14.-Nesotia-
tions are in progress between the
United States and Serbia for the ap-
pointment Of a Serbian minister to
this country. Serbia never has had q
legation in Washington, being repre-
sented only by consul general at
New York, although the American
minister who represents the United
States in Bulgaria and Rumania also
10 accredited to Serbia. It was learn
ed today that the Serbian govern
mont. which now has headquarters at
Paris, has suggested that 1t send q
minister to the United States, present
state department probably will accept
the designation
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
PLAGUE
ON IRON RANGE

Virginia. Mimi. Sept. 14.-The first
authentic case Of infantfle paralysis
on the Mesaba range has been found
at Eveleth, where Mollie, the infant
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Kochevar,
was yesterday declared to have the
dread disease. DR.. w. E. Greene Of
the state board made the examination
at Eveleth. and pronounced the case
infantile paralysis. The child was
taken Ill last Friday. DR.. Greene to-
day is investigating reported cases of
the disease here and will announce
his conclusions later
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Goods Badly Needed .
To Be Held Longe,

New York, Sept. 14.-Importers
here were disappointed today by In
formation that Manton W. Wyvill,
who was sent to London by the state
department to negotiate for the re-
to the value Of several million dollars
detained at Rotterdam. is soon to
leave England for America without
having obtained from the British au-
thorities more than a promise to con-
slider the applications in due time.
Mr.. Wyvill. who is foreign trade
advisor to the state department., went
to England late in June.
The importers are informed he was
told final decision must come through
the British embas ssy at Washington.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
firing of Strife
Mexicaps Come to u. S.

San Antonio, Texas. Sept. l4.-
More than 100000 Mexican laborsrs,
including men. women and children
entered the United States, through
Texas ports of entry during the year
ending June 30 last, ACCORDING 70 the
ofncial report Of the Federal service.
On basis OF immigration from Mex
leo since June 20, It ID estimated ~
movement from the southern ropub.
lie for the present hscA year WI -
about 225,0o0. -
The heavy Immigration frea lgog.
leo at this time y dne primarily u
the deplorable conditions 49, gSllnGi
from tas sev-eA rssaluti6ns thas0 B
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
BUlGAR|ANS GET
POSSESSION Of
LAST OF LINE
Houses and Shops Are Pill
laged-Lives of Aneri-
cans Jeopardized.
DIMITRACOPULOS
ASKS FOR TIME
Wants 48 Hours to Decide
Question of Forming "
New Cabinet.

Athens, Sept. 14.-(Via London.)-
The British legation today Informed
Garrett Droppers, the American min
lister, that the Greeks surrendered to
the Bulgarians the last Of the forts
defending the seaport Of Kavala, in
northeastern Greece.
Several Of the forts were occupied
some time ago by the Bulgarians.
The warships Of the entente re-
moved 1900 Greek soldiers to Thasos.
Rioting at Kavala Is reported.
Houses and shops were pillaged and a
number Of Americans were endan-
gered. No ships were permitted to
remain In the harbor.
NJ. Dimitracopulos today asked
King Constantine to allow him 4s
hours in which to consult friends be-
fore deciding whether he will UNDER
take the formation Of new cabinet.
He also wishes to sound ministers Of
the entente before reaching a decision.
He declared his acceptance of the
premiership Is conditional only on the
provision that he be allowed to follow
any policy desireds even to the extent
OF entering the war.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
ENGINEERS OF
EAST ON WAY

New York, Sept. 14.-The eastern
delegation Of the American Institute
Of Mining Engineers left here today
for the meeting to be held in Arizona
next week. An inspection Of the prin-
cipal mining properties Of New Mexi-
co and Arizona will be made.
The New York delegation will be
Joined at Albany by the New England
representatives.. and at Chicago and
Cleveland by the middle-western
members. At Ell Paso the Pacific
coast members, as we'll as delegations
from Colorado and Montana will join
the party.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Mexican Problem Left
by Taft, Marshall SAYS

Joplin. Mo-. Sept. 14.-vice Presi-
dent Marshall. Senator James A.
Reed and Speaker Champ Clark we're
the principal speakers at the opening
OF the Democratic state campaign
here yesterday. Mr.. Marshall spoke
in the afternoon and Speaker Clark
and Mr.. Reed at night.
I'VE are the residuary lagatees Of
the Taft administration as regards
the Mexican problem" Mr.. Marshall
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Horse Paws Up Gold
Ore; Mill on the Spot

Flesher, Mont. Sept. 14.-Twsnty
years ago while Joe Hartmuller, Z
pioneer prospector. stopped his horse
Mike to rest at point eight miles
from the present site Of F1esher. the
animal paved up gold ore.
Today operations were begun In q
new $4,000 mill built on the spot to
handle gold ore from twenty claims
at capacity Of / 50 tons q day.
The surrounding district is known
as the diggings Of the Mike Horso
claims.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Germans Repulsed.

Paris. Sept. 1.-THE Germans made
vigorous efforts last night to drive the
french from the territory they cap
tured recently on the Somme and
Verdun fronts. The war office today
announced the repulse of several as
saults north and south of the Somme.
and east of the Meuse at vaux Cha pi-
tre wood.
The serbians and Bulgarians are
engaged in violent fighting on the
Macedonian front. The war office an
nounced today that the Serbians cap
tured Bulgarian trenches near Vetre-
mix and the height northwest of Lake
Ostrovo
The engagement south Of the lake
is turning in favor of the allies.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
INDICTMENTS
NOT QUASHED
Duluth Judge Denies Plea of
Men Accused of
Murder.

Duluth, Mimi. Sept 14.-Judge
Fesler in district court today reject
ed a motion to quash the indictments
against nine Industrial Workers of
the World, held for the murder Of
Deputy Sheriff James w. Myron. at
Biwabik.
The prisoners will enter pleas to-
morrow to the indictments Of mur-
der in the first degree and assault in
the first DEGREE.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
British withdraw to Wer

London, Sept. 1.-THE Macedonian
campaign of the Entente forces ap-
parently is not being pressed on the
right of the Saloniki position. the
British who advanced across the
Struma being reported to have with
drawn to the west bank
The Serbians, however. are con.
tinuing the pressure against the Bull
garians along the western end of the
line.
Latest reports from both sides on
the campaign in the Rumanian
province of Doburdja show that the
opposing forces are in contact along
virtually the entire front. Apparent-
~ a general engagement is impend-
ing.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Fallen Quebec Bridge
Will Be Reconstructed

Ottawa. Ont. Sept. 14.-The St.
Lawrence Bridge company has noti-
fed the Canadian government that it
accepts full responsibility for the fall
OF the Quebec bridge span and given
notice that it will undertake to re-
place the span and complete the
bridge as soon as possible. This will
take two years.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
FOUR MEN KILLED
IN DETROIT FIRE

Detroit. Mich. Sept. 14.-Four
narrowly escaped from fire which
swept the Salvation Army indus
trial building toby. Seventy-five
persons were in the building when
the fire was discovered. Most Of
them were on the'second and third
floors. One man leaped from the
ton StOry
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
FEAR ATTACK
BY VILLA BAND
Rebel Chief Nearing Chi
huahua City, Say Mexi-
can Reports.

San Antonio, Texas. Sept. H.
General Funston said today that Cen
eral Bell. at Ell Paso, sent a MESA re
that he has reports that an attack on
chihuahua City. by Francisco Villa, is
feared by Carranzaistas, and defacto
troops are being rushed into the city
from the south. Funston said he did
not know whore Bell got tho informa-
ton. Pershing's latest dispatch plac-
ed Villa near Guerrero. some 80 miles
west of Chihuahua City.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
EXPRESS RATE
HEARING SET

Pierre, S. D., Sept. 14.-The state
supreme court today issued restrain
ing order on the increase Of express
rates in South Dakota, proposed in
the tariff effective September is. The
order to show cause was made re-
turnable on October 2. when q hear
ing will be held here.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
REGUARDS.T0
MEXICAN BORDER
Tennessee Militia Ordered
South by War De-
parunent.

Washington, Sept. M.-rhe Ten
nessee National Guard, encamped at
Nashville. was ordered to the Mex
ican border today by the war depart
mont. The order is In line with the
departments policy Of giving all
guardsmen called into the federal
service q tour Of duty on the border.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Situation Unclaimed.

London. Sept. 14.-Last nights war
once communications says Of the
nghting on the British front in
France:
The general situation continues
unchanged. An attack made last
night on our lines from the direction
OF the Mouquet farm was stopped by
our fire and the enemy driven back to
his trenches with considerable loss.
The hostile artillery activity is
normal"
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
REPORT FoRE0N VESSELS,

Washington, Sept. l4.-At tho re-
quest of the state department customs
collectors were ordered esterday to
report to the treasury Immediately the
entrance Of any foreign war vessel
into American waters. It was UNDER
stood the step was taken a. . further
precaution against violation Of neu-
frality laWS. 51
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
LEAGUE ACCEPTS FoRDS GAGE.
Navy Organization Takes Up Defend
ants Defiance In 500, 900 Suit.

ants Defiance In 500, 900 Suit.
Washington. Sept. 14.-The Navy
league has accepted the gage of bat
tie thrown down to it by Henry Ford
Some time ago the league sued Ford
for 100000 because Of newspaper
country. These ads were made up
mostly of statements Of Congressman
Tavsnner Of Illinois denouncing The
league.
Ford voluntarily accepted service In
the suit and In his answer asserted
that inasmuch a. the statements Of
Tavenner. made on the foor Of the
house. were privileged matter insofar
as the congressman WAS concerned,
they were prtvilegsd 70 be repeated by
other citizens.
The Navy league announced Il
would contest this contention 10 the
sQDreme court.
/ .fz 10. - " - ->r
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
CHICAGO CHOSEN.

Chicago, Sept. 14.-Herman Ritter
Of youngstown, Ohio. was elected
president Of tho National Association
Of Retail Clothiers at the closing ses-
sion Of the annual meeting here yes
terday. Chicago was chosen a. the
meeting place in 1917.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
ASK COMPUTATION
OF DEATH SENTENCE

Mexico City. Sept. 14-The Ameri-
can state department has asked that
the, death sentence imposed some time
ago upon Harold e. Elton be COM
muted to twenty years imprisonment.
Elton 10 an American. mining ensi-
neer was tried in Oaxaca on. q charge
Of aiding the reactionaries. A month
ago at the request Of the United
States. General Carransa postponed
the execution. ,ss ss .s,s.s 81 } d
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
Artillery Duel.

Saloniki, via London. Sept IA
The Serbian official communication
issued says:
"A violent artillery duel was start
ed by the Serbians yesterday. Serbian
infantry at many points expelled the
Bulgars from their advanced positions
and occupied them. The Bulgarian
counter-attacks in the course Of the
night were. completely repulsed.
whereas the Serbian attacks carried
out during the night were succuss.
full"
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
no EsCAPE HAZING.

Fort Dodge, Iowa. Sept. 14.-Ver-
non Bailey, aged IA, Of Parker. s. D..
who was arrested here in half
starved condition. admitted to officers
that he ran away to escape hazing
at the Parker high school. He will
be returned to his home.
Grand Forks herald., 1916-09-14
SIX MEN KMGED.

Newark, N. j. Sept. l4.-Six men
ase reported killed ~ the result Of
81 Tho plant OF the Interstate Milk.
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