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The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

We have become so accustomed to
reading of fearful casualties that
they no longer appall as they used
to. Even the terrible cyclone that
visited the western part of the state,
took toll of over IS lives, wound
ed large number and did untold
property damage, does not carry
home the fact that we are living in
an awful time, with death riding in
storm, in battle and disease. Hick-
man, Bardwell, Clinton and adjacent
towns suffered terribly, the second
named which is the county seat of
Carlisle, being nearly wiped from
the map. The storm was very severe
and destructive also at Lexington
but there were no casualties.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

NURSE-Am ready to nurse any
who need my services. Mrs. j. L.
Holtzclaw. Stanford, Ky. 44-3
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

COWS-Two yellow cows came to
my place about week ago. Owner
can get them by paying for this no.
tice and their keep. Adolph Won
Gruenigan, Stanford. 44tf
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

HAVING sold our millinery bust
ness to Mesdames Wright and Hill,
we ask all who owe us to please come
forward and settle without delay.
Misses Warren, 43-1t
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

The Danville Advocate says that
Ralph Gilbert, of Shelbyville, will
likely run for Congress in this dis
trict and the Louisville Times politi-
cal editor names Judge w. E. Dow
ling, of Lawrenceburg, for an entry
in the race. The Interior Journal
picks the present incumbent, Hon.
Harvey Helm, and has Fifteen dol
lars in its inside pocket" to say he
will win.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

In resigning as secretary of the
Greek legation at Washington, be-
cause his government is arraigned on
the side of German barbarity and in
fanny, as he expresses it, Constantin-
idi makes a terrible accusation
against that government. He says
"the situation has narrowed down to
a simple question of humanity and
civilization against German barbarity
and bestiality of type almost be-
yond human belief When nation
of people calling themselves civilized
human beings begin to sink hospital
ships, murder women and children
and use their dead for manure it is
time for all decent men to turn their
faces away" Were ever charges
more awful and what is worse truer?
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

HOME FOR SALE-Dcsirable
home in Crab Orchard Six rooms
with hall. One Of the best built
houses in town. All necessary out
buildings. Fine well of water. Four
acres of ground. Plenty of fruit. Ad-
dress W. w. Burgin, Grab Orchard
or Stanford. 34-eot
FOR SALE-One 35 arm rug rack.
80 arms for 9x12 rugs and arms for
larger rugs. Made of vanished yell
low pine. Swings from supports fas-
tened to floor and ceiling. All bolts
and screws attached. Was used about
four years. It is in as good condition
as when bought. Made to fit 16
foot ceiling but could be altered if
necessary. Call at /. ]. Office. 42-1t
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

The act that every male citizen
between the ages Of FL and 81 will
be called on to perform on Tuesday
June S is not joining the army, but
requisite to selective draft at a
later day. There is no alternative.
All between those ages must register
in person at their voting places or
mail a certificate of registration to
the registrar at home if absent. Fail
ure to obey the proclamation of the
president in this regard means a
year in Jail, with no alternative of
fine.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01

Editor H. C. Chappell, editor of
the Middlesboro Three States, has
SHE'D his castor in the ring for Rep
resentative from his district compos-
ed of the counties of Bell, Harlan,
Leslie and Perry counties, and if he
were democrat, the Interior Jour-
nal would urge his election. How
ever, if a republican has to be sent
from the district, we had rather see
Mr.. Chappelps ambition gratified
than that of any person we know of.
Editor Chappell is honest enough to
make the statement that he is run
ming for the Office simply because he
wants it. An honest confession is
good for the soul.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1917-06-01
Political Announcement.

The Interior Journal 10 authorized to an.
'ect to the Democratic primary the first Sat.
urdsy in August, 1917. Announcement fee
for each county Office is $40; for district Of
dee, SIS for city or magisterial Office S. No
in advance.)
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Army Bill Goes
Through the Senate

Washington, April 1.-THE army
appropriation bill carrying $278,000,-
600 for the existing regular army
was passed today by the senate
amended so that it becomes imme-
diately available.
Secretary Baker, concluding his tes-
timony before the house military
committee today, announced that he
had decided after consultation with
army officers to take immediate ad-
vantage Of the authority to increase
the regular army by all the incre-
ments authorized.
Under the present plan the War
department will Immediately increase
the regular army to its full compile
ment OF $4,000 men instead of to
100000, as was contemplated. This
increase is wholly apart from the
new army to be authorized by selec-
tive CONSUMPTION.
To fill the immediate need for prop
erly-trained officers, the administra-
ton intends to establish a number
of civilian training camps for Off
GERS in various parts of the country
similar to the Plattsburg camp. Pros
pective officers will be organized
there in companies or other units
and given three months of drill be-
fore being commissioned in the off
GERS reserve corps. Those selected
for commissions then will be as
signed to the regular army.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Brazil Envoy at
Berlin Will Ask
His Papers Today

London, April 1.-THE Brazilian
minister to Germany will demand his
passports tomorrow and leave Ger
many by way Of Switzerland, France
and Spain, according to dispatch
from Cologne forwarded by the Ex-
change Telegraph correspondent at
Amsterdam. -.
Rio Janeiro, April 1l.-Although
the government decided yesterday on
severance of relations with Germany,
the actual PRONUNCIATION of this meas
ure has been delayed for few hours.
1t is believed the government is
awaiting a reply to its request that
Switzerland take over Brazilian inter
ests in Germany. The council OF
ministers will meet at 9 o'clock to-
night.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Jar Of Acid Mistaken
For Internal Machine

Peru, Neb., April 1l.-(Special. j.
The report that German spy wa: in
Nebraska City caused some excite
ment at that place one day last week.
A suspicious looking individual alight-
ed from a northbound train and car
ried a peculiar-shaped jar into the
depot, looking carefully about and
stealthily cached the package under
one of the seats Of the station.
After his departure, man who had
observed the unusual proceeding,
started an investigation and upon the
counsel of several patriotic bystand-
ers it was determined to destroy the
internal machine lest it be used to de-
stroy the Missouri river bridge.
When Prof. Hoyt of the Peru Nor
NAL chemistry department returned to
the depot and looked for the jar of
acid which he had secured for labor
atory purposes, the same was not to
be found, and inquiry developed the
story as above.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
HOUSE FAVORS
OMAHA ICE BILL
Kills Amendment Municipal
Water Plant Shall Furnish
Ice Free to the Poor.
FRoWN ON RECESS MOVE
tFrom a Staff Correspondent

Lincoln, Neb., April ll.-(Special.)
The poor OF Omaha, dependent
upon the public for assistance, may
buy their own ice or, if they have not
the money, may sweat it out. This
is the decree of the house as given
this afternoon when Representative
Shannon of Douglas attempted to get
an amendment to Senate File No.
EOS, the Omaha water board bill,
which passed the senate with a clause
allowing the water board to manu-
facture ice.
Shannon first sent up an amend
ment providing that upon application
any poor individual who could not
buy ice and ought to have it should
receive it free. This was voted down
by large majority. Then he sent up
another amendment providing that
they should be allowed to secure it
at actual cost of manufacture, but
this, too, was voted down.
The house also put itself on record
as being in favor of working instead
of going to the ball game this after
noon and continued to try to do bust
ness, although Representative Rich
mond in the chair nearly ruined a
perfectly good voice and fairly good
gavel trying to keep enough order SO
the members could hear the clerk
read,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Young Fairbury Couple
Are Married in Secret

Fairbury, Neb., April ll.-(Special
Telegram. Miss Vera Digger, a
prominent society young woman of
this city and niece OF United States
Senator Brady of Idaho. sprung a
surprise on her friends today by an
nouncing her marriage to c. E. Straw
hacker of this city.
The bride and her husband were
married at Dewitt, Neb,, March 8, by
Rev. Mr.. Scott of the Methodist
Episcopal church and the couple kept
the marriage a secret until today.
Mrs. .Strawhacker is the youngest
daughter of A. P. Digger and was
graduated from the high school here
in 1911. Her husband is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. NJ. Strawhacker, the
former a retired Jefferson county
farmer. Mr.. and Mrs. Strawhacker
will make their home at Howells,
Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
THINK PLOTTER
BLEW UP PLANT
Heads of Munitions Factory
Think Workman Destroyed
It From Inside.
KNOWN DEAD 116 PERSONS

Chester, Pa, April ia statement
today by high official of the Eddy
stone Ammunition corporation placed
the blame of yesterdays disastrous
explosion on disloyal employee who
is thought to have sacrificed his life
with the ll6 known dead, most of
whom were girls and young women.
Numerous suspects were arrested and
in each case the disposition of the
prisoner was placed in the hands OF
agents OF the Department of Justice,
The statement OF the company's
responsible representative, who de-
clined to permit the use of his name,
said the tragedy was the result of a
diabolical plot conceived in the de-
generate brain of demon in human
guise" and that the triple explosion
was due to bomb manufactured from
a shell by one of the employees. Be-
yond this information the official re-
fused to disclose further details which
would tend to clear the exact cause
Of the disaster.
Possible to Execute Plot.
1t is pointed out by those familiar
with explosives manufactured at the
plant, that it would have been pos
sible for a workman to carry on a
plot in the midst of unsuspectng EN-
ployes, particularly the women en-
gagged in the packing of time fuses in
the structure which was wrecked.
Unless the bomb was timed, it was
explained, the plotter must have met
the same fate as the rest Of the VIC
tins. Unofficial reports OF the missing
today placed the number at thirty-six,
but it is thought many of these will
have been accounted for when the
great excitement and confusion at
tached to the disaster Gains down.
Between sixty and seventy injured
we're still in hospitals.
Shared by President.
The present belief that the explo-
sion was deliberate on the part of
fanatic or an employee who believed
he was doing patriotic duty for
foreign nation now at war is shared
by Alba B. Johnson, president of the
baldwin Locomotive works, which
owns the buildings occupied by the
Eddystone Ammunition corporation,
ard Samuel M. Vauclain, president of
the Eddystone company.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
GERMANY'S FATE
MAY DEPEND ON
BATTLE OF ARRAS


solidated this gain during the night.
"Northward our patrols are ad-
yancing to the belt of forest which
lines the front along the whole west
ern slope Of Vimy ridge.
THE splendid success OF Our Of
fensive has created most interesting
situation and one which is fraught
with tremendous possibilities, The
enemy has been forced back upon
the pivot Of his previous retreat in
a manner which creates dangerously
sharp salient at this spot.
Indeed, a glance at the map sug-
gests there is a distinct outfanking
OF the German northern pivot as it
existed before the present fighting"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
DRY BILL CONFEREES
SEEKING TO AGREE
Both Sides Said to Want Some
Sort of Measure on Pro-
hibition.
NOT UNITED ON TERMS

Lincoln, Neb., April ll.-(Special.)
While the conference committees on
the dry bill are working behind closed
doors, there is feeling they will ulti-
mately get together on some sort of a
bill.
1t is understood that both the SEN
ate and house committees agree that
a law should be passed to meet pro-
hibition as voted for at the last cleo
ton.
1t is understood that one side con-
tends a bone dry bill is what the peo-
pie want, while the other side con-
tends that the people voted only to
close the saloons and not deprive the
individual OF his morning nip if kept
in his own home.
1t is understood that this matter
will be settled and an agreement
reached some time this week.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
ARGENTINE AND
CHILE MAY BREAK
Two More Republics Consider
Dropping the Kaiser from
Their Visiting Lists.
URUGUAY STAYS NEUTRAL

Washington, April ll.-Unoficial
advices announcing that Brazil had
decided to break off diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany and that Argen-
tine would support the United States
were received here early today.
The action OF Brazil clears, up much
of the doubt here as to the attitude
of Latin-American countries in the
war. Definite advices have been re-
ceived that Chile and Mexico would
remain neutral and indications in
creased that Guatemala and Peru
would join Cuba and Panama on the
side Of the United States.
The action of Brazil and Argentina
is expected to have tremendous in
luence on other South American re-
publics.
Chile Considers Action.
Rio Janeiro, April lit is ex-
pected in diplomatic circles here that
other South American nations will
soon follow the example Of Brazil in
seyering relations with Germany. The
Chilean minister is continuing his
conferences with DR.. Lauro Muller,
the Brazilian foreign minister.
DR.. Muller today received Arthur
Peel, the British minister, who subse-
quently conferred with President
Braz.
Spain will take charge Of German
interests in Brazil.
Uruguay is Neutral.
Montevideo, Uruguay, April H.
The Uruguayan government today is
sued decree of neutrality in the war
between the United States and Ger
MANY and between Cuba and Ger
many.
Germany Nearly Isolated.
Geneva, April ll.-(Via Paris. -
The Journal de Geneve, commenting
on the report that several South
American republics will follow the
lead OF the United States in breaking
with Germany, says:
1.-THE essential factor is in the pro-
gressive expulsion Of Germany from
all continents today. Even If the
British fleet did not exist the Ger.
mans would not have port of call
outside Europe, except in Siam. For
an overpopulated and overproduc-
tive country which lives by exporta-
tons and which would die if forced
to fall back on itself, the loss of South
America, coming after that of China,
is a genuine catastrophe.
1T has often been said in war VIC
tory alone counts but it is not longer
true. The future counts more. Ger
many is victorious in Europe, but
shut out of the rest Of the world"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Nebraska City Presbytery
Has Session at Fairbury

Fairbury, Neb., April ll.-(Speeial
Telegram 1.-The Presbytery Of Ne
braska City concluded three days
session at the First Presbyterian
church here this evening with SER
mon by Rev. Mr.. Russell Of St. Louis.
Rev. A. D. Seelig of Humboldt was
elected moderator. Rev. w. w. Al
yerson of Tecumseh and Elders F. F.
Roderick and w. Z. Bell were elected
commissioners to the general assem-
bly,. Addresses were given by Rev.
Nathaniel McGiffen of Fremont and
Rev. R. V. Houseman of Omaha. The
next meeting will be held in Seward.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12

some to barley and little to spring
wheat, but the major portion will be
planted to corn. From the stand
point of food value, corn probably
ranks next to winter wheat, and if
wheat prices are high, corn prices will
be high, and it is safe to grow every
acre OF corn that can be handled.
Beans May Do Well.
Beans is another crop that is fair
ly we'll adapted to all sections of the
state and we'll adapted to western
Nebraska. Navy beans are grown
successfully in gardens all over the
state without difficulty. 1t would
probably be good practice to increase
the amount OF beans grown to at
least all that the family need, and, if
land and labor are available, to grow
them for the market. They are sure
to be high-priced and profitable. They
can be grown up to the time of har-
vest with corn machinery and with
little more work than is necessary for
corn. In the western part Of the
state, where there is less rainfall and
probably more favorable conditions
for harvesting the beans, the acreage
devoted to beans could well be ma
terially increased.
Potatoes are another crop very
we'll adapted to all sections Of the
state, and they allow a little more
latitude in time of planting. They
can be planted at most any time from
now until the early part of June. On
much of the soil in eastern Nebraska
potatoes give good returns under nor
NAL conditions. Their position as
food crop need not be discussed.
Northern grown seed is recommend
ed il it can be obtained"
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Mems Club Banquet.

Fremont, Neb., April 1l.-(Special
Telegram 1.-The Mems club closed
It's season with the annual banquet at
he Commercial club rooms Tuesday
evening, when about sevcnty-hve
members and their women were in
attendance. T. l.. Mathews presided
as "roastmaster." Several Of the sub
jects assigned were takeoffs on papers
read before the club during the sea-
son. Those who responded were Rev.
w. H. Buss, J. A. wager, F. r. Cur
ney, Ross L. Hammond. Alfred Soft
ley and NJ. H. Hunter. The following
officers were elected to serve the COM
ing year: President. Burnell Colsbn;
vice presidents. G. B. Bard and s. S.
Sidner; secretary-treasurer, II. {.
Feuers.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
News Notes Of Fremont.

Fremont, Neb., April ll.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The patriotic league of
Fremont is being organized. A mo-
ton at the meeting OF the Mems club
Tuesday evening to that effect was
unanimously adopted. A petition for
signatures to a pledge to support the
government in any emergency Is be-
ing circulated by several Fremont bus
mess men and is being freely signed.
Two overcoats, a suit Of clothes and
pair of shoes were stolen by thief
who broke into the home of Walter
Hodges Tuesday night. During the
same evening four bicycles were
stolen.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12


are complaining of dry soil, but there
is yet abundant time for spring rains
before complaining time in those
sections. The probability is that the
acreage of corn will be increased,
especially in Kansas and Nebraska,
where corn will be used somewhat to
replace winter wheat which has been
killed.
How to Increase Production.
"If there is shortage of foodstuffs,
what can be done to overcome the
shortage? Naturally, the answer is,
increase the production. The people
of this country at least are not ready
to go on rations. The possibility for
increasing the production is limited
by two factors, (D the land available
for crop production and (2) the labor
and equipment available. The latter
will probably be more serious than
the former. II is not easy to quickly
increase the equipment OF the farm,
and sometimes il is not easy to in
crease the labor available. The farm
Nto VI tlS otdtS HdNS lilduc tnclT pidIlS
for the year, and about all that can be
done toward increasing their acreage
is to utilize to the fullest extent the
equipment available. II Nebraska
could utilize all OF her available land,
the total supply Of food crops would,
under normal weather conditions,
probably be higher than ever before.
Corn VIII Be Relied On.
THE chances Of increasing our
wheat supply by using spring wheat
are not good in Nebr. ska at this time,
II is now probably too late to SOW
spring wheat south of the Platt,
river. In the northeastern, northern
and northwestern part of the state
doubtless spring wheat could still be
planted with good prospects of fair
returns. Where seed is available thi.
should probably be done. In the east.
ern part of the state the farmers mus,
make use Of a larger acreage fol-
spring planted crops, due to the kill
ing out of their winter wheat Some
of this has been replanted to oats
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Pendergraft Bound Over.

Beatrice, Neb., April ll.-(Special
Telegram. III. A. Pendergraft, who
was brought back to Beatrice from
Kearney last night by Sheriff Acton
on the charge OF stealing $500 from
the safe in Roy Drews saloon in this
city on February %, 1915, was ar
raigned today before Judge Ellis and
pleaded not guilty. He was bound
over to the district court. Fender
graft has just finished serving thir-
ty-day sentence at Kearney for rob-
hing a Union Pacific box car.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
University Week Program.

Holdrege, Neb.. April ll.-(Spe-
cial.)-The University week program
closed last night with an illustrated
lecture on Central America by Prof.
Schramm. The band, University
players, Glee club, Road show and
lecture constituted the weeks enter.
tainment. The week was a financial
success and was under the local man.
agement of the Holdrege Auditorium
association.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12

pany for the National Guard has a
total enrolment of ffty-eight mem
bers tonight and the chances favor a
complete company by tomorrow
night. The vacancy in the Fifth regi-
ment has been promised Aurora if
sixty-fve men are enrolled. DR.. o. M.
Newman will be in command.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Young Man Killed
In Ravenna Yards

Ravenna, Neb., April ll.-(Special.)
Adolf F. Settler, aged 26 years, was
instantly killed this afternoon while
attending to his duties as switchman
in the Burlington yards. He fell in
front OF moving cars. He had lived
in Ravenna about three years and
was a popular young man. His par
ents live at Bellwood, Neb. He was
married less than year ago to Miss
Mabel Reese OF this place.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
Fire Damages Training
School BUILDING at Peru

Peru, Neb., April ll.-(Special.)-
Fire damaged the old training school
building, recently converted into
manual training department at the
Peru State Normal last night. Prompt
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
To Cur. . Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money II 1t falls to cure.
=. W. Groves signature Is on each box. ssc.
advertisement.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12

work was done by water and fire to
the floors and newly installed manual
training machinery.
National Guard Enrolment
At Aurora StirS Enthusiasm
Aurora, Neb., April 1l.-(Special
Telegram. 1.-The new Aurora COM
Omaha daily bee., 1917-04-12
NEBRASKA CAN HELP
IN THE FOOD CRISIS

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