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Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
DRAFTS PLAN FOR U. S. ARMY
STAFF CONTEMPLATE TRAINING
FORCE OF 100000.
Consumption Is Based Of Scheme OF
Observation-Disclosures for Convert
ing Factories to Make Munitions.

Washington, Feb. with conscrip-
ton as a basis, the army general staff
has worked out plan of operation for
the United States army II the present
crisis involves the United States In
war. In the main this plan involves:
First-Using the present regular ar
my and national guard as force to
train an army of 2,00o,00 In one year,
sending no troops to Europe during
this period.
Universal Service az Basis.
Second-Obtaining the immediate
passage of universal military SER
vice law and calling out the first three
classes under that law for training.
Third-Establishing training camps
In every state, and more than one
camp in states which have large cities.
Fourth-Putting American munition
plants and other factories to work
turning out supplies for an army of
this size and converting other factories
SO that they manufacture war mate
rial.
What has been determined Is that
the small United States army could be
of no service in a war of the magnitude
now raging in Europe.
For instance, in the first 10 months
Of the war Russia lost $4,000 officers
killed, more than the total mobile
strength, officers and men, of the Unit
ed States army.
To give the army force Of 2,000,0 900
In the first year, therefore. the general
staff would call out the first three
classes; that is, those young men at
tanning the ages of Is, 10 and 20 the
first year. Staff officers believe an
army of 100000 could be trained in
two years. The United States army
then would be able to meet any situa-
ton which it might be called upon to
face.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
RICHARD WALLACE, BALTIMORE
SEAMAN, LOSES LIFE WHILE
ESCAPING FROM SHIP HIT
BY SUBMARINE.
MAY PROVE TO BE OVERT
ACT ON GERMANY'S PART
British Steamer Eavestcne 10 Sent to
Bottom by Teuton Submarine and
Crew Are SheIIed as They
Leave Ship-Four Are
Killed.

London, Feb. THE British steam
er, Eavestone, has been sunk by q
German submarine. Four members oil
the crew were killed by shell fire.
1t Is officially announced that Rich
ard Wallace, an American seaman be
longing at Baltimore, was killed IL
the Smelling of the boats which LEFT
the sinking Eavestone.
The Official statement says:
Survivors Of the steamship Fave
stone who landed report that their
ship was sunk by shell fire from O
German submarine. The crew aban
doned the sinking ship and were
shelled In their boats by the subma
rine.
1.-The master and three seamen were
thus killed and the second mate was
severely wounded. Among the killed
was Richard Wallace of Baltimore.
Relief Steamer Sunk.
The Belgian relief steamer. Lars
kruse, was sunk by torpedo or a
mine near the Belgian coast. The
FVSSSi S1i Sdi 81 HCdL IToIl
Buenos Aires.
The British steamer Hurstwood
1929 tons, has been torpedoed with
out warning. Three men were killed
by the explosion and three seriously
injured, two of whom died after the
crew was landed.
The Russian four-masted bark Gar.
ret Hill of 2.272 gross tons, Is be,
lieved by Iloyds shipping agency to
have been sunk.
Dutch Steamer Sunk.
A dispatch to Reuters from The
Hague says: The foreign office has
learned that the Dutch steamer Gam
ma was first shelled and then sunk
by bombs. The foreign minister i'm.
mediately asked an explanation from
the German government.
Reuters Amsterdam correspondent
says Germany denies that the Gam,
ma was torpedoed without warning as
a result OF the new submarine instruc.
ttons. 1t adds that the steamer only
could have been sunk in cruiser war.
fare for carrying contraband to Eng.
land.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
RUSSIAN AND TEUTONS
FIGHTING NEAR RIGA

London, Feb. 5.~r-On none of the
war fronts has there been any fight.
ing Of great moment The Russians
and Germans have continued their
movements In several of the sectors
near Riga, The Russians admit the
penetration of their trenches by the
Germans along the kalnzem road,
southwest Of Riga. but say they were
driven out later In n counter.attack.
Berlin records the repulse OF Russian
attacks along the IA river,
Small attacks, mostly by raiding
parties. and commandments continue
to prevail on the front In France and
Belgium. At several points surprise
attacks have given the British aud
French German trench elements.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Fear for Safety Of Americans

London, Feb. s. - The status Of
Americans in Belgium attached to the
relief commission is causing the com.
mission much anxiety. The Iondon
headquarters has cabled to Washing.
ton for instructions. 1t is believed
here that the rupture between tho
United States and Germany win "a.
suit In the withdrawal Of the Ameri.
can minister, Brand Whitlock from
Belgium. but 1t is hoped that neutral
nations win be able to continue tha
relief work for which there Is such
. great necessity
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
HANDS Won nERNsToRFr PASS
PORT AND ORDERS AMERICAN
ENVOY nv BERLIN HOME
ADDRESSES CONGRESS.
ALL NEUTRALS CALLED ON
TO TAKE SIMILAR STAND
President Confident That Sentiment
Of Country 10 Behind Him and 10
Assured Of United Support Of
cororess--Breskine OF Re.
Iations Brinos u. 8. to
Verge Of War.

4
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE severance
of diplomatic relations with Germany
has been formally announced to the
country and the world by President
Wilson at Joint session of Congress-,
This speech contained plea that
al neutral nations join with the Unit
Cd States In the course adopted.
The United States now stands on
the verge of war, with all the historic
precedent Of centuries pressing 1t for
ward.
On Verge OF War.
Feryently invoking thhe guidance of
Almighty God In the step he had TAX.
en-, President Wilson detailed to the
Congress why the United States could
not continue relations with warning
power which repeatedly inyades It's
sacred rights ard takes the lives Of
it's citizens.
President Speaks sotemnly.
Calm with a sense OF right In what
may prove Thine most somber moment
Of American history, the President
stood In thhe historic hall OF the
House Of Representatives and spoke
the words which may carry the coun.
trty into the world coniiict--not for
aggression and not for power. only
for law and humanity.
Silent and attentive the grim com.
pany Of the nations lawmakers lis.
tened with rapt attention while presi.
dent Wilson told OF Americas course
In the now unsuccessful diplomatic
struggle to dissuade Germany from
her campaign Of ruthlessness.
Refuses TO Believe"
Tho President declared that mot.
withstanding this unexpected action OF
the German government, this sudden
and deeply deplorable remuneration OF
Its assurances given this government"
he refused To believe that st In the
intention OF the German authorities
TO do In fact what they have warned
Ms they feel at liberty to do"
In concluding his address, President
Wilson declared TINT II overt acts are
Forthcoming he will again come before
Congress to ask authority TO use any
means that may be necessary for the
protection OF our seamen and our peo-
pie" All neutral governments, no be-
lieyes. will take the same course.
Stands by Principles.
I'VE wish to serve no selfish ends"
the President stated. I'VE seek mere.
ly to stand true alike In thought and
In action to the immemorlal prsnci.
pies Of our people =. seek mere.
ls to vindicate our right to liberty
and Justice and an unmolested life.
These are the bases of peace. not
war, tod grant that We may not he
challenged to defend them by acts of
willfnl injustice on the part OF the
government Of Germany"
Bernstorff Bets Passport.
While the President was addressing
Congress. Law Adviser Woolsey of the
State department was ut the German
embassy delivering to Count Won Bern
storif passports for the ambassador.
his wife. the embassy stan and his
suite, which comprised more than a
hundred persons, A note believed to
be substantially the same as the
Presidents address TO Congress- was
included.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Gold Frosn South American.

Baltimore, xSb. 1.-THE An Sable
the first OF the three steamships which
left here during the last two months
with consignments OF gold for South
America has arrived In Bnenos Aires,
1t lis learned on unimpeachable author.
lily that the gold ON the Au Sable as
we'll as that ON the other two ships,
the Maumee and Winnebago. In intend.
I'd TO pay for large part of the wool
crop In Argentina bought by American
md Britizh interests. 1t was stated
previously that the gold was for the
GGFsafsss raiders OF south America.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Troops May Stay In South.

St Paul. Feb. 7.~-Cancellation Of
home orders of 10000 National Guards
men ON the Mexican border is taken
to mean that the First Minnesota Field
artillery and the First MINI asosa In
fantry. which had expected to start
for home shortly win remain in fed.
eral service longer than home-hound
orders had contemplated. A private
message from an officer OF the First
Field artillery TO friends In ST. Paul
declares home orders have bean can,
eelIed.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
1000 GERMAN SEAMEN HELD
Crews Of IS Merchant Ships Virtually
Prisoners.

New York. Feb. 6.-Nearly 1000 Of.
ficers and men, remnants of the crews
of 25 German merchant ships which
were laid up here at the beginning of
the war. are virtually prisoners on
board their vessels. The federal au,
seamen were mot forcibly retained.
but simply requested" to remain on
their ships Members of the crews,
however, who returned from shore
leave were notified that if they went
aboard they would have to stay there.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
FERSHING'S ARMY Is
AGAIN ON NATIVE SOIL

Columbus, NJ. g., Feb. 6.-Gen-
q eraI J. j. Pershing has crossed the
= boundary at the border line gate
= at the head OF his stair OF Of
= ficers, with Lieutenant J. r. Col
= Inns, his aide de camp and Captain
= William o. Reed, his intelligence
officer, riding next.
Crossing the line, General Per-
/" shins saiuted az the guards at the
= gap in the barbed wire fence pre-
= scented arms.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
HOLLAND GREATLY ALARMED

Rotterdam. Feb, 5.-Masstng of Ger
man troops on the Holland frontier
continues, causing apprehension in
Holland, 1t Is reported here that large
bodies Of troops are being concentrated
near Weilen and Venehrugge and this
country is waiting with much anxiety
the answer of the United States to
Germany's blockade note with the fear
that Holland will he involved IL dras-
tic steps ere taken.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Golden Gate Entrance Guarded.

San Francisco, Feb. 5,--On recent
of message from Washington this
afternoon. United States Collector of
the Port ], o, Davis, ordered a torpedo
boat To patrol the entrance to the Gold.
en- Gate, DAVIS admitted the action
was taken TO prevent any vessels leav,
Ing without clearance papers. Should
informed German ships I'M San Francis,
co bay attempt TO leave. he said. they
will be held up. Special guards have
been detailed To watch these ships
along taa Waterfront.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
England Watching United States,

London, Feb. 5.-England's intense
interest in what America is going to
do about it" has been manifest i'm the
foreign office action in keeping con-
stantly In touch with American Ambas.
sador Page. No less was II apparent
In British newspaper action in sub
originating news OF the situation with
which Great Britain is confronted In
the new blockade of frightfulness' to
copious dispatches from America.
Germany's announcement OF unbridied
snhmarinings has failed to brighten
Britain.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
TWO SHIPS IN DANGER ZONE
All Others Have Arrived Safely in
Port.

New York. Feb. with the safe
arrival at Liverpool of the American
line steamships Philadelphia and Fin.
land. and the arrival here from Liver
can passenger ships now are at sea
the kroonland. which sailed from Liv-
erpool, January 81, and the New York,
which left the same port February 3.
The Owego, an American freighter,
has left here for Genoa.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
GERMANY TO RELEASE
AMERICAN PRISONERS

Berlin, Feb. s. -- Germany has
aeceded to the American demands
for the immediate release Of the
~ Americans taken from ships
sunk by the raider in the Atlantic
and brought to a German port
aboard the steamer Yarrowdaie.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
Pays Tribute to American Navy.

Paris. Feb. S,~~-Rear Admiral Deg.
GUY, retired. Of the French navy paid
= tribute to the officers and men OF
the American navy In an interview
on the submarine issue which he gave
to correspondent OF the Associated
Press. should Germans's new pol,
ICY" said the admiral. bring the INIT.
ed States into the European conflict,
American sailors may be depended ON
to give good account of themselves
in lighting submarines which are new
on the other side Of the Atlantic
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
No Adamson Law Decision,

Washington, Feb. THE supreme
court has recessed until March with
out deciding the Adamson law test
case or the habeas corpus proceed
ing of United States District Attorney
II. Snowden Marshall OF New York.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1917-02-08
CALMLY VIEWED IN BERLIN
Dispatch Says Feeling Is Not Bitter
There

Stockholm, Feb. s.-Private adyices
from Berlin say the announcement or
the rupture of relations between the
United States and Germany was re.
ceived with comparative calm nv tn.
people.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22

Development OF the market In old
Materials though the shortage In
pig iron has brought sqrap prices
firmly to the stabilized quotations.
Sales have been REPORTED OF heavy
melting steel OF $40 and machine shop
turnings at $40 Pittsburgh district.
Finishing mills in most lines are
engaged well ahead, new business be-
ing reported OF special character in
a considerable degree. Tin plate on
export orders is being negotiated and
in both this line and sheets the cap
acity over the first half is mainly
covered. Shops turning out fabricat.
ed shapes are receiving substantial
orders, though ordinary commercial
requirements are in resticted volume.
AS shown in the slight falling off in
untitled tonnage with the leading pro.
Queer actual contracts are running
close to production, much of this new
business being brought forward by
the war.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
Government TAKES
THE STEEL OUTPUT
Railroad Tie Up Making
Trouble According to
!. T.. Dun's Report. in

PITTSBURGH. Dec. 22.-R. G.
Dun and Co. s review of the iron and
steel market this week says that the
heavy requirements Of the govern.
ment represents the bulk Of specifi.
cations. running in some departments
close to the entire output when the
indirect orders are included. Maxi.
mum efforts are being made to take
care Of these needs but the industry
continues to face serious drawbacks
In the form Of short supplies of fuel
and essential materials.
Market activity in pig iron and
steel is limited by the tonnage scare
ity, as but little surplus iron or steel
is available. The announced prices
rule. Production Of pig iron has
been kept down by the irregular coke
supply and over the holiday period
there is not likely to be much I'm
provement in this respect. River
shipments Of fuel in the Monongahela
Valley have helped some. rail ship.
ments being increased with Difficult.
ty. The freight situation, also, has
seriously interfefred with the free
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
A NERVOUS WRECK
From Three Years. Suffering. Say,
Cardui Made Her Wen.

Texas City, Tex.-In an Interesting
statement, Mrs. 9. H. Schill, Of this town,
says: "For three years ] suffered untold
agony with my head. I was unable 10
do any Of my work.
I Just wanted to sleep all the time, for
thatwas the only ease l could get, when
Twas asleep. Ibecame a nervous wreck
Just from the awful suffering with my
head.
Twas so nervous that the least noise
would make me jump out Of my bed. i
had no energy, and was unable to do
anything. My son, a young boy, had to
do all my household duties.
Twas NOT able to do anything until l
took cardui. Itook three bottles in all,
and it surely cured me Of those awful
headaches. That has been three years
ago, and know the cure is permanent,
for have never had any headache since
taking Cardui. -.
Nothing relieved me until ltook cardui
1t did wonders for me-"
Try Cardui for your troubles-rnade
from medicinal ingredients recommended
in medical books as being OF benefit in
female troubles, and 10 years of use has
proven that the books are right. Begin
taking Carduitoday. Nc-i4
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22
FARM AGENT SMITH
WINDS UP HIS WORK
May Probably Return for a
Few Days to Help New
:, Man.

After winding up his work at this
afternoons meeting of the Marion
County Farm Bureau at the court
house Harry Lott Smith relinquished
his duties as county agent and leaves
this eevning for Martinsburg, w. Va,
where he will take up residence. He
will spend the Christmas holidays
among relatives and possibly will re-
turn to Fairmont for a few days to
straighten out few matters and
break-in new man, but aside from
that his work here has been wound
up.
Mr.. Smith, who Is a practical far.
mer, is a native Of Berkeley county,
and came here on March, 1, 1914, to
become the first farm agent Of Ma
rion county under the direction oi
the farm bureau. To say that he
made good is putting 1t mildly, fol
aside from the success that crowned
his effort he has acquired an except
ionally large circle Of friends thai
stretch from one end Of the county
to the other. Without exception I'll
are sorry to see him leave these
parts. While here he was a promin-
ent member of the Presbyterian
church and Commissioner Smiths
Bible class.
Since Mr.. Smith came here he has
noticed a considerable increase in
small fruits; planting of orchards;
additional truck crops; more silos
and substantial gains along live stock
raising.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith will make their
future home with Mrs. Smiths
mother, Mrs. j. B. Small, near Mar.
tinsburg. Mr.. Smith also will assist
his father on his farm. Mrs. Smith
and child have gone ahead to her
home and their belongings have been
shipped for fully a week.
Mr.. Smiths successor will be selec.
ted by State Farm Agent, Frame or at
least he will pass upon his fitness be-
fore assigning his man. The farm
bureau will then have to ratify the
choice made.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22

Deeds Recorded-Up to 2 o'clock this
afternoon these deeds were recorded by
A. G. Martin county clerk: o. ]. Elem.
ing ct Tx. to NJ. W. Ogden, six lots in
Edgway additional to the city Of Fair
mont, SIS deed Of trust); Alva William.
sn, of Grafton, to o. ]. Fleming ct ux.
lot in Edgway addition in the city of
Fairmont, SIS; Maggie Miles ct viz, to
Alex. R. Watson, parcel Of land In Win
field district, 81.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-12-22

bushels per acre. Fifteen potato club
members flnished with an average
yield Of 20 bushels on one-eighth acre
plots. Seven poultry club members
and four pib club members averaged
80 each for their work.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-24
ST. ROSA

Henry Fullenkamp of St. Peter spent
last Thursday with the Henry Dwenger
family.
Anthony DeCurtins of Lima spent last
Thursday with the Fred ]. Gottemoeller
family.
Anthony and Frank Meiring made an
automobile trip to Dayton last Thursday
afternoon.
H. H. Leugers was a business visitor
at New Bremen last Friday.
Barney Streacker and family from Os-
good spent last Sunday here wish the
Frank Fortkanp family.
Teachers Albert Dorsten and H. H.
Leugers attended the institute of the
Mercer County teachers at Celina this
week.
Fred Hoyng and family, Ed Nester-
heide and family and Mrs. Elizabeth
Hoyng and family, all from St. Patrick,
spent last Sunday with the Bernard Al
bers family here.
There must be quite large amount of
apples around here Judging from the
loads that are coming in to be converted
into cider at the Lechleiter mill every
Wednesday and Thursday.
Quite a number from here attended
the Banner fair at Celina this week.
VIM. Schaeffer and family, Theodore
Brockman, Henry Dwenger and J. W.
Kleinhenz were Cel1na visitors Monday.
The Celina Democrat. (Celina, O. [Ohio]) 1895-1921, 1917-08-24
PRICES OF COAL
FIXED BY WILSON
Schedule Covers Every BItumln.
Gus Mine In Country.
RUN-OF-MINE AVERAGES $500

Next Step In Coal Control VIII Be q
Fix the Prices to Be Charged BY
Mlddlemen and RetalIorS-Harry
Garfield Likely to Be Appointed
Coal Admlnlstrator--sc Schedule Fol
Ohio Mines.
Washington, Aug. 22.-Bituminoun
coal prices were fixed by President
Wilson for every mine In the United
States. The next step in coal control,
. White House announcement said,
will be to tx the prices to be charged
by middlemen and retailerA
Prices were set on cost Of produc-
tion estimates furnished by the fed
eral trade commission, after months
Of exhaustive investigation. The coun-
try 10 divided into twenty-nine dis,
tricts and every producer In a dis
trict VIII market his output at the
same price.
The president named no agency to
carry out the provisions Of his order,
but 10 expected to appoint a soon q
coal administrator, who will be given
entire control of the coal industry
Rumor names President H. A. Gar
field Of Williams college as the man
Mr.. Garfield now heads q committee
named by the president to fix a gov
ernment price for wheat. His work
will end before Sept. l, when the
wheat committee probably will be dis
solved.
The prics named for run Of mine
coal in the large producing districts
average slightly more than 81. In q
but iS expected to appoint soon q
ure and in the western territory they
are higher. Washington state is high
est, with sS2s.
According to the coal schedule fix
ed by the president, Ohio prices I. o. b.
at the mines are ~ follows: Thick
vein. run of mine 81, prepared sizes
1925, slack or screenings $175; thiL
vein, run Of mine $2.S5, prepared sizes
$3.50, slack or screenings $40.
The West Virginia schedule IL: Ran
Of mine 81, New River $2.15; prepared
sizes $2.25, New River $3.50; slack or
screenings $1.75; New River, $3.50.
The presidents order apparently
makes no provision for a pooling ar.
rangement, which had been suggested
under wdieh mines would have been
paid for their output on q basis of
cost OF production, plus percentage
Of profit. Under this plan all coal in
q district would have been soA at the
same rate. but the mines would have
received compensation based solely on
costa