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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
BOATS SAVE FLOOD VICTIMS
Government Steamers Carry Loads Of
Refugees Marooned In NeweIIton,
la, District.

Natchez, Miss, Feb. 21.-The gov
eminent steamers La Fourche and
Tensas. engaged in relief work around
Newellton are due to leave there for
Matches with loads of refugees from
the area flooded as a result of the
great in the Mississippi river
levee at Buck Ridge plantation.
The steamers Concorda and Uncle
Oliver left here for the and
will continue the work of rescuing
persons marooned along the levee and
In high places in the flooded sections.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
AIDS IN PROSECUTING oRPET
Miss Lambert's Schoolmate Sweet
heart Certain She Did Not
Commit Suicide.

Waukegan. ILL.,, Feb. 19. Marian
Lambert's schoolmate sweetheart
Is planning to aid Lake county au-
thorities In prosecuting William III.
Orpet, Wisconsin university junior, for
Marian's murder.
Erwin Glow, a 19-year-old senior at
Highland Park high school. who pass
ed notes to Marian, took her home
from school and walked with her to
choir practice and church. said he is
certain she did not commit suicide.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
south Aids Flood sunerer.

New Orleans, Feb. 19.-Preparations
for taking care Of hundreds of addi-
tional refugees made homeless by the
food waters still pouring through the
Buck Ridge are being made
at hatcher, Miss, and vidalia, La.
Flood waters were threatening cattle
mules ard bcTses corraied on Sicily
Island, near st. Joseph. Many isolat-
ed small groups Of refugees In the
vicinity of Newellton have been N.
centrated at central points. Next to
food, boats are said to be most needed
In the flooded areas.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
GUARDS ON APPAM stEEPLEsS
U. s. Marshals Fail to Impress Ger.
nan Lieutenant That Ship Is Sub
ject to Their Orders.

Newport News. Va, Feb. 21.-Two
deputy United States marshals were
In distress aboard the prize ship APP
pam when Marshal John G. Saunders
arrived from Norfolk to see how
things had been going since his men
theoretically dispossessed the German
prize crew.
The deputies had spent the night on
deck, with nowhere to sleep and moth
ing TO eat, and had utterly failed to
impress Lieutenant Berg. the German
commander, with the fact that his
ship was subject to their orders.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Effect Of 6ritish Ruling In Doubt.
Washington. Feb. 19.-Department of
commerce officials have stated no one
could foretell the exact effect on Amer
lean commerce of Great Britain's lat
est import restrictions. announced re-
Gently In London. The avowed OBJ
feet In prohibiting certain imports is
to reduce the consumption of these
classes of goods and to make room
In incoming ships for commodities con-
sidered more necessary. This ruling
Oflcials say. puts Britian's foreign
commerce absolutely In the hands Of
the government.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
SLAVS TAKE 100000
TURKS At ERZERUN
VICTORY MEANS COLLAPSE OF
sULTAN's PLANS OF CONQUEST
IN PERSIA, BELIEF.
MAY LiBERATE~ THEARMEMlANS
British Army Threatens Bagdad While
Grand Dukes Forces Contemplate
Spring Drive Through Armenia
-Suez Danger Averted.

London, Feb. 19.-"On to CONSTANT
nople" is the cry of the allied capitals
as a result of the capture of the Tur
kish Asia Minor fortress of Erzerum
by the Russians.
The fall Of the gigantic fortress,
heralded by the entente powers as the
first signal token of successful COOP
erative action among the Allies, brings
to the front three big developments
In the allied campaign. They are:
A drive against Constantinople from
the west by the Russian Caucasian ar
my. A junction between the Russian
and the British army of Mesopotamia.
Entrance Of Rumania into the war on
the side of the Allies.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
Auto PIunaes over Cliff.

Kansas City, Mo-, Feb. 21.-Erskine
b. Russell, secretary of the Russell
Grain. company, a member of the
Board of Trade. and a prominent club
man, was killed here when the auto
mobile he was driving plunged over a
50-foot embankment in the south part
of the city. With Mr.. Russell were
DIR. ]. G. Reilly, physical director Of
the Kansas City Athletic club, Mrs.
Reilly and Miss Isabel Tillery.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

San Diego, Cal. Feb. 21.-Corporal
Smith, attached to the United States
signal corps aviation school ut North
island, established what Is declared to
be a record endurance flight for hydro
aeroplanes. 1t became known here. He
remained in the air s hours and AZ
minutes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

II now begins to be plain that all
these alluring fashions were coolly
and cruelty devised to render pros
poets defenseless against leap year
proposals.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
EDITORS ELECT WHEELOCK
Minnesota Association Chooses Fergus
Falls Man as President
Raps Primary Law.

Minneapolis, Feb. 21.-The Mime
sofa Editorial Association in it's clos
ing session at the Radisson Hotel
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent, Harry M. Wheelock, Wheelock's
Weekly. Fergus Falls; first vice presi-
dent, Fred e. Hadley, Winnebargo En-
terprise: second vice president. Far
ley A, Dare, Walker Pilot; third vice
president. A. o. Moreaux, .Luvernc
Herald; treasurer. II. C. Hotaling. Ma
pletou Enterprise; secretary, Herman
Roe. Northfcld News; executive COM
mittee, Frank j. Meyst. Minneapolis;
E. X. Whiting, Owatanna Journal
Chronicle, and N. HI. %Ingersoll, Brain
erd Dispatch All were reelected ex-
cept the president and the first vice
president.
To Invite National Association.
The new president named a commit
tee OF even to represent the associa-
tion In arrangements for the National
Editorial association meeting In 1917,
which is planned for Minneapolis.
Amendment Of the primary election
law Of the state to attract to public
life an increasingly high quality of
men, and greater efficiency and econ
omy In the administration of govern
ment by avoiding unnecessary dupii-
cation of public Offices were recon-
mendations contained in the resolu-
ton passed In its final form by the re.
solutions committee.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

The girl who proposes ought to be
sure she Is able to support him IN the
style to which he has been accus-
toned.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Unfailing optimism is illustrated by
the actor who is nov figuring ON
what his income tax viii be from his
next seasons bookings.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

You may talk about the equality of
the K all you please. but 1t is alb.
solutely certain there Is no chance to
get women as highly interested in
mems clothes as men are in women's
clothes.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

We fancy that II all the sneezes of
this country could be compressed into
one and exploded, the world might
suffer q blowout that would set the
seismographs to vibrating.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
Well Acquainted.

do you know the nature Of an oath,
madam"
well, I ought to, sir. We've just
moved and my husband has been lay
ing the carpents."
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Berlin has established a hospital for
war dogs, when what is really needed
by civilization is a competent catcher
and q good dog pound.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

one guess a. to the reason why
eating onions Is q preventive OF colds
IS that when q fellow has INDUCED
1iberally ~ an onion diet no one will
appr6ac6 him near enough to convey
the contagious 1
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

At sixteen . girl can't keep her
hands away from her couture. but
after abe becomes q mother she can't
keep her hands on the baby.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

A puncture-proof tire seems to have
been perfected at last. but the bubble
reputation is as easily punctured as
ever. =
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

The American citizen who stays at
home runs no risk of bringing about
international complications and losing
his life into the bargain.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Speak of the tender horse steak,
the faithful mule wishes to be remem
bered as a particularly tough charac-
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
UNITED STATES FORMALLY DE-
cLAREs 1T DOES NOT ACCEPT
ANNOUNCED INTENTION OF
TEUToNIc POWERS.
TEN DAYS REMAIN BEFORE
SUBMARINE CAMPAIGN OPENS
Germany Probably VIII Ask America
For Its Definition Of Defensive Ar
mament-Attacks on Armed Mer-
chantmen May Be Postponed
Through Ambassador.

Washington, Feb. 21.-Germany's re-
spouse to the latest request Of the
United States for assurances that sub
marine warfare will be conducted in
accordance with established principles
of international law is expected here
to be a fiat statement that
previously given in the Lusitania and
Arabic cases had to do only with I'M
armed vessels, and that the German
government must feel certain that it's
submarines which warn q merchant
ship will not be attacked.
Furthermore, the Berlin foreign Of
fee probably will ask the United
States for its definition of defensive
armament.
Notice to c~onsuIs.
The United States made it's first
formal declaration that it does not ac-
cept as legal the announced inten.
lions Of the Teutonic powers, when
the state department sent to diplo-
matte and consular representatives
abroad, for their information notiica-
ton that this government considers
that merchant ships have a right to
carry defensive armament.
1t was admitted at the state depart
ment that the question of writing a
formal note on the subject of the con-
duct of submarine warfare is under
consideration.
New Campaign Begins In 10 Days.
Ten days remain before German and
Austrian submarine commanders be-
gin to put into effect their new in
structions, unless the date for the
opening of the new campaign is post
poned.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

There Is no more reason for the
open-faced sneeze than for the dump
ing OF the furnace ashes into the
street.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

At this rate they'll soon be throw
ing in an automobile with every gal
Ion Of gasoline.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

An eastern court has decided that
tipping is legal. This, however. is
the best that can be said for It.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

A scientist says that dimples are de-
fects in anatomy. Then let US have
more detectives!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

An Investigation of the cost of any
thing may prove interesting, but sci.
dom changes the price tag.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Recent college fatalities recall that
no one has yet been killed In a stu
dent rush for the classroom.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

What a riot there would be If a man
made law compelled the wearing Of
those chin-chin collars!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Still a ieap-year proposal gives a
man more of a chance than when he
proposes himself.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Doubtless the scientist who made
Ice OF hot water was getting ready to
boil a c~old-storage egg.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Did you ever stop to figure out how
much precious life is wasted in wind
ing the clock?
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

The l~eap-year peril must be exagger-
ated. Very few bachelors wear a
hunted look-at least In the open.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Clean living is always desirable, but
with laundry prices going up. It Is
also going to be more expensive.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Astronomers say the moon is devi-
ating from its proper course Full,
probably.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24
StOD the Pain.

the hurt of a burn or a cut stops when
Coles Carbolisalye is applied 1t heals
quickly without scars. 25c and SOC by all
druggists. For free sample write The
j. w. Cole Co., Rockford, nl,-Adv.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

II typewriting and telegraphy were
as expensive as ammunition the cost
az diplomacy would stagger humanity.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Nobel Prize Winner Dies
Stockholm, Feb. 2i.-K. F. Arnold
SON. winner OF d Nobel peace prize in
1908, died. aged II years.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

A man sometimes makes money,
but money never makes the mar.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

A little change is a good thing, but
a big roll of bills is better.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

To Prevent The Crip
ColdH ceuse 0hp-tAxative Bromo ouinine re-
nn0yss tse cSyse; There y only one . Bromo
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Both skirts and oysters are being
Ecalloped this season. Z
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Damascus, in Syria, is the Oldest of
all existing cities.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Speaking OF sour grapes, there are
dollhouse strawberries at current
prices.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Smiles make q better salve for trou-
BILE than do frowns.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Grippe, like ma~triraony, is merely
one OF the incidents of existence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1916-02-24

Trying to keep from worrying is
what worries some people.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
EXHIBITION OF SOCIAL HELP
(By Associated Press.)

Brussels, July An "exhibi-
tion of Social Help" is to be held
here from July Is to October Is,
to show what the Germans have ac-
complished for the public welfare in
various directions since they occu-
pied Belgium The system Of work
ingmen's insurance introduced by
them will be one of the chief subjects
covered. other matters like i'm
provements in caring for the public
health, in providing better dwelling
accommodations and in preventing
epidemics and tuberculosis, will also
be illustrated. Much of the exposi'
tion will be in the shape of moving
picture exhibits. The Social Welfare
branch of the Belgian Red Cross
will have charge of the exhibition
and Governor General Won Bissine
has accepted the position of honor
ary president.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
ARRANGING FOR PAYMENT
81 OF WAR MUNITIONS
(By Associated Press. !

Toxic, July 22.-Charles Miller,
Russian financial agent, has ar
rived in Japan to arrange for the
payment of war munitions purchased
here and to investigate and study
the commercial and industrial con-
ditions with a view to promoting
Russo Japanese trade. Mr.. Miller
predicts a steady increase in COM
merce between the two countries
when the war is concluded. He said
that the abolishment of the sale OF
vodka, while sacrificing a revenue OF
over 500 million rubles, has brought
about an important Improvement In
the economic condition of the Rus.
sian people and had greatly increased
their purchasing powers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
AUSTRIAN DOCTOR WINS
NOBEL MEDICAL PRIZE
(By Associated Press }

Vienna, July 22.-Entering the
war as a volunteer surgeon little
known outside the circle Of special
lists Of his own class. DR.. Robert
Barany of Vienna, after fifteen
months of captivity in Russia, has
at last returned as an exchange In
valid" to find himself famous as the
Nobel prize winner in medicine.
The knowledge which was the
basis OF his prize-winning book, was
gained chiefly as surgeon in Pre-
mysl; the book itself was written in
captivity; It has brought him 400,-
600 crowns in money; and 1t played
no small part in securing his release
from Turkestan.
The dramatic circumstances sur
rounding his achievement have
greatly heightened the effect of his
return to his family. Nominally he
was permitted to leave Russia be-
cause he is slightly lame from an af'
lection OF one foot from which he
has suffered since a child. Actually
his unexpected distinction, plus tht
efforts of Prince Karl Of Sweden
went far to secure his exchange.
Despite his Iameness. Dr.. Baranl
yolunteered for service at the out
lbreak Of the war, and was detaileS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22

NEWS
! PRINT PAPER
IS TO BE
INVESTIGATED
UNUSUAL INCREASE TO BE
THOROUGHLY INVESTIGATED;
HEARING TO BE HELD ON AUG.
1ST; SENATE ORDERED THE
INVESTIGATION -
(By Associated Press. }

Washington. July 22.-The news
paper publishers throughout the
country have been invited by the
federal trade commission to be rep
resented at hearing here ON Aug.
l on whether there has been an un-
due increase Of the price of news
print paper. The hearing is the
first step Of an exhaustive investiga-
tion.
The Senate has ordered an inves-
tigation. The commission sent word
to 1900 dailies and 1000 weeklies
asking those unable to appear to sub
NIT any information they have in
writing. They want specific informa-
tion on prices. quantities, and any
other facts bearing on the increase.
Field agents are examining the ac-
counts of manufacturers to ascertain
the cost of production, while others
are seeking distribution cost, and
other information from jobbers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
FOOD AND CLOTHES
Being DISTRIBUTED
TO THE NEEDY Of
NORTH Carolina
(By Associated Press.)

Asheville, July 22.-Rtlief and
repair work is occupying the atten-
tion of persons in the districts hit by
the floods Food and clothing are
being distributed to the needy. Some
railroads expect to resume train SER
vice in few days.
Two children were drowned Mon
day when a freshet washed home
away near Hickory, according to a
report from that place. The death
list is between eighty and ninety.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22

nounced in Charlotte street. The
German chemists, German laundries,
German restaurants, German clubs
and German paper shops have gone.
There was even Christliches Kell-
herheim "a home for Christian wait
ers) It is closed now; there are no
German walters. German books have
been moved from the booksellers
windows; German signs have disap-
peared and certain shopkeepers are
at pains to announce that they are
French or Belgian firms.
The Belgians have lest their coun-
try for the moment, but they have
taken their revenge in Charlotte
street. There is no gainsaying their
victory there. Instead Of the cafes
and restaurants with German signs
ter Belgian towns. And in them
may be seen Belgian soldiers on
leave drinking coffee
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
v1ENNEss RESTRICTED IN
THEIR USE OF COFFEE
(By Associated Press. }

Vienna July 22.-The long
dreaded restriction in the use OF col
fae-which is to Vienna what peer
is to Munich-has come at las''
bringing with it coffee cards en-
titling each person over four years
=. ace to half a pound of coffee a
wesk and confiscation of all the cof-
Zoe now on hand to prevent hoard
ing.
The government order announcing
.bo stem contained one saving clause
however It exempts from restric-
t,ou the supplies needed by restaur-
on.s and coffee houses, which means
,hot vienna will still be able to pur-
suo ,ts favorite pastime OF slipping
oof,ee "black" or brown on tne
s,dowa,ks in front of the innumer-
oh,o resorts that line every boule-
ward and street.
Each coffee store, wholesale anO
-.
..o, has been required to notify
.So authorities of it's exact supply OF
ootfoa over 100 Kilograms (22O los.l
The excess in each case is then suO'
,aot - - the control of Coffee Cen
trail" which IN future will regulate
.bo d,snosal of the product to tn'
n,,h,,c. and have charge of all cones
that in future comes into the 0OuH
try. ...,oS h,
districts and a card in one 0isrr,C "s !,
cannot be used in another. Tne' @
.rs ~ non-transferable, 50 that IN
~ara person who does not use core
cannot pass his or her cara On
lfriend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
PATENT LEATHER HATS
THE RAGE IN VIENNA
(By Associated Press.)

Vienna, July 22.-Rainy weather
that has prevailed for weeks without
a let-up, has been responsible for the
introduction Of patent-leather hats
which are now in great vogue among
the women of Vienna. In addition to
the genuine there are numerous imi-
tation patent-leathers which are not
affected by dampness. The patent
leather style has also extended to
include belts, cuffs, collars and other
parts of the costume.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
ROBBER ESCAPES
WITH $1,000 PAY
ROLL IN ATLANTA
tBy Associated Press.)

Atlanta, July ga masked man
held up G. R. Black and robbed him
Of a thousand dollars today. 1t was
the payroll of Armour Fertilizer
works at Brookwood, near here. The
robbery occurred shortly after noon
on the Peachtree road. The robber
disabled Blacks automobile and es-
caned in another automobile with
three other men.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
EUROPEAN WAR TRANS
FORMS BUSY SOHO INTO A
QUIET LONDON DISTRICT
fBy Associated Press.)

London, July 22.-Changed III
many ways is London since the war
heean. but nowhere is the trans
formation more marked than In the
cosmopolitan district called Solo, In
the West End, within stones thro"
Of PiccadiIIy Circus. Soho is not the
bustIing. merry place Of pre-War
davs The great conflict has made 1t
ouiet. almost lifeless, for French
men. Belgians, italians, Germans and
Austrians who had their home in So
no have gone.
| The change is even more pro
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
DEUTSCHLAND
IS WATCHED
CLOSELY BY
ALLIES SHIPS
PATROL WATERS TEN MILES
OUT FROM CAPE HENRY
READY TO PUT AN END TO
SHIP WHEN SHE MAKES A
BREAK FOR THE SEA
(By Associated Press. }

Norfolk, July 22.-Allied war
ships off Cape Henry awaiting the
attempted departure of the German
submarine Deutschland, continued
their ceaseless activity this morning.
Thty cruised slowly last night play
ing their searchlights over the en-
trance to the capes. At daybreak
they quickened their speed and re.
sumed their regular north and south
patrol. They are about ten miles
out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
LARGE SUBMARINE,
SIGHTED FROM
BRIDGEPORT,
BOUND EAST
(By Associated Press. }

Bridgeport, Conn, July 22.-The
keeper of Stratford Lighthouse re-
ports sighting large submarine
bound east. 1t is larger than any
OF the United States navy subma-
rines, he said. Commander Robin
son, general manager of the Lake
Torpedo Boat Co., says the United
States submarine G-S, which came
into the lake yards for repairs. left
this morning for New London.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-07-22
EGLIsH WOMEN
POLICE MAKING GOOD
(By Associated Press. }

London, July %. Women police
e making good according to the
lief officer of the Women's Police
prce. They are employed in muni-
on factories very largely to search
be in-going and outgoing women
Iorkers for contraband, keep order
trains, to inspect passports and to
htrol the lanes and yards. They
ft 10 weekly with railway fares,
ergeants receive eleven dollars and
hspectors twelve dollars. The chief
|hcer says school teachers are par
|cularly wanted for the force as
neir training fits them admirably
pr police duties which require good
emper, patience and tact with firm
Jess.