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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
GERMANY MAKES
RUSS PEAcEQFFER
Kaiser Ready to Make Good
Terms Says Won Bethmann-
H0llWeg.
EMPIRES AIMS NOT GIVEN
Chancellor TELLS Reichstag That No
Impossible Conditions Will Be Set
Forth-opposed<to one-sided
Agreement.

Berlin, May 16.-The socialist lead
er, George Ledebour, declared in the
reichstag that it was impossible for
Germany to win a war of subjugation
and expressed the conviction that @
revolution must happen in Germany
as it had happened in Russia.
"We shall propose constitutional
committee" he said, ito take prepare.
tory steps in the direction Of intro
ducing a republic in Germany"
Berlin, May 16.-Chancellor Won
Bethmann-Hollweg in his speech In
the reichstag virtually made peace
offer to Russia, saying that if Russia
renounces her aims of conquest, Ger
many would not prevent permanent
friendship by making impossible de-
mands.
The chancellor declined to set forth
any program Of conquest.
The. chancellor answered the peace
interpretations by saying that it would
not serve the interests Of the country
to make a declaration, and therefore
he declined to do so.
: The chancellor said that in discuss
ing war aims the only guiding line
for him was an early and satisfactory
conclusion of the war. %.
II thoroughly and fully understood
the passionate interest Of the people
in war aims and peace conditions"
said the chancellor. II understood the
call for clearness which today is ad-
dressed to me from the right and the
left. But in discussion Of war aims
the only guiding line for me is an
early and satisfactory conclusion OF
the war. Beyond that l cannot do
or. say anything"
Has Been Hard-Pressed.
"Since the winter of 1914-15 1 have
been pressed" said the chancellor,
"nOw from one side and now from the
other publicly to state Our war aims,
if possible with details. They were
every day demanded from me. 10
force me to speak, an attempt was
made to cOnstrue my silence regarding
the program of war aims of individual
parties as agreement. Against that I
must again resOlutely protest. On
giving the liberty for free discussion
of war aims I had expressly declared
that the government could not and
would not participate in the conflict
of views. I also protested against any
positive conclusions whatever regard
ing the governments attitude being
drawn from the governments silence"
Won't Nail Empire Down.
The chancellor declared he would
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
Congregational.

~ ~ x .
All services in the court room,
Preaching at 100 a. m. and 1880 p. M.
Sunday school at 1000 m. Y. P. S. G.
E. at $50 p. ms
The morning sermon Will deaf With
the question: Can God Be iFound?'
In the evening the pastor will review
Chapter v of H. G. Wells recent book:
What is Coming?" The Chapter under
review raises the question: will The,
War Bring Socialism,"
On Thursday evening at 1880 BUSH
ness melting of the church will be held
at the rooms in the basement of the
public library, to hear the report of
the building committee and discuss the,
question of rebuilding.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
war COST BILL
is FOR BILLIONS
All Records Broken When Senate
Committee Reports Measure
for 1890, 946, 900.
/. R. army Plan ACCEPTED
conferees on Army Bill Agree to Re-
port Measure With Provision Al.
N thorizng President Raise
Volunteer Regiment.

Washington, May 16.-All appropria-
ton records Of congress were broken
when the senate appropriations COM
mittee reported the war, army and
navy deficiency BILL carrying total
Of $3,390946,0O0, including $4OO,OOO,-
600 for construction and purchase Of
an American merchant marine.
The committee added 1858, 392, 900 to
the house bill. Among the senate in
creases were 100000 for the council
Of national defense, $1,00O,O0O for de-
tention Of interned Germans, $26,OOO,-
900 for army machine guns and $780,
100000 for heavy army ordnance.
$500, 100000 for Trade Ships.
For the new American merchant
fleet they directed immediate appropri-
alton of $4OO,OOOO0O and authorized
$3.50, 100000 more for use later as an
emergency shipping fund.-.
The bill authorizes the government
to commander shipyards, factories or
the products Of such factories and to
take over existing shipbuilding con-
tracts of private individuals or for
eign governments. Construction ia
cilities taken over are to be paid for
at q reasonable price. Persons refus-
Ing to deliver requisitioned factories
or establishments would be penalized.
Other Provisions of Bill.
Other provisions were:
For army CONSUMPTION, $2,65S, 900;
army subsistence, $5O,926OOO; army
transportation, 100000; Panama
canal Notifications, $1,7S6,00O; schools
for naval recruits, $2,50OOOO; naval
ordnance stores, $2O0O,00O; naval re-
serve ordnance, $1O,OOO,OO0; Hampton
Roads naval base, $3,O0O,0OO; naval hos
pital construction, $3,5O0,O0O, and con-
struction and repair of naval vessels.
$3,OOO,OO0; eastern marine corps post,
$2,5OOOOO.
Reductions of $40 100000 were made
in the house, mostly for army ordnance
and Notifications, and $20,OOO,OOO for
manufacture. of smokeless powder for
the navy.
T. r. Army Plan Accepted.
Senate and house cOnferees on the
army bill agreed to report the meas
ure with the provision authorizing
the president to raise. the volunteer
division Colonel Roosevelt desires to
lead to France. No other changes in
the bill We're made by the conferees
The conferees accepted without
change the house provision for the
Roosevelt volunteers. AS the senate
by a large vote previously approved
the volunteer force. it's final adoption
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
RYAN.

Mrs. P. r. McElliott and daughter
Agnes, were Manchester visitors Sat,
urday.
Lawrence Ware who is our genial
grocerman was business visitor in
the Parlor City during the week. III.
MI and Mrs. Lester Gilchrist are
the proud parents of baby girl.
Miss Banning is spending a week in
Manchester.
I)ennie Kehoe of Hopkintoh was a
business visitor here during the week.
Mrs. w. H. Ware and daughter,
Mary Lucille were in Cedar Rapids one
day last week
Mrs. DR.. Donnelly was in Manches
ter over Sunday with her mother.
E. E. Coakley was business visit
rim Cedar Rapids Friday.
Mrs. Emery of Independence has
been at the McCloud home during the.
week.
Mrs. Catherine Foley ana grandson
Dorence was in Cedar Rapids on bust.
ness Wednesday.
Charles Swindell of Robinson took
the train here Tuesday for Cedar Rap
ids.
Mary McAleer Of Mont was in Ryan
on business Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Lyness were
spending day recently in Cedar
Rapids.
Lester Gilchrist was a business Wis.
itor in Cedar Rapids, Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Dolphin was
shopping in Cedar Rapids one day last
week. US
r. E. Barry was recent visitor
with home folks.
A large crowd from here attended
the Patriotic Meeting in Manchester
Tuesday evening.
Carl Hawker and wife spent Mon
day in Cedar Rapids.
w j. McEnany was county seat
caller Monday.
Joseph and P. W. McEliott were in
Manchester Saturday and spent the
day at the Britt home
Carl Probel was called to- Cedar
Rapids Sunday on account Of the ser-@
ious illness of his father.
Pat Mcdonald attended the Circus in
Manchester Friday.
John Dughan had business in Man
chester Friday.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
MAsONyILLE.

Mrs. Mike Morrisey has been on the
sick list for the past week
Mrs. o. Nc Mahon, who has been
i'll for some slength~of@time, is in a
serious condition at this writing sss
MISS Mile Chflds, who has been a
student at Cedar Falls, was home last
week for few days.
Rev. T. B. Cooper, who has been
pastor of the M. E. church here for
some time, received notice of appoint
ment to change at Greeley. Mr..
Cooper and family left here Monday to
assume duties at Greeley.
Rev. Cooper and family were much
esteemed here by all and their depar?
ture is regretted by their many friends
who wish them we'll in their home.
Mr.. James Mulvehill, wife and son
of Dubuque, accompanied by Mrs. Null
vehill's sister, Miss Kathryn Hyland,
of Cincinnati, Ohio, were Sunday and
Monday guests of relatives here.
Mr.. Anton Smith, who has been pro-
prietor of the hotel here for the past
year, moved to Waterloo Tuesday
where he and family will conduct a
rooming house.
Frank Link and family visited Sun
day at the VIM. McCool h ,me.
Mrs. Margaret Bary of Ceda.' Falls
is visiting in the o McMahan home.
Clarence Keegan returned from
Rochester, MINI, Sunday. Fis many
friends are sorry to hear that The
Mayo doctors were unable to help him
and that he is now in a very critical
condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry ONeil. Of Rick
ardsville, Ia, spent Sunday with rela-
tlI es and friends here
;. number o. the Local Fans attended
the game between Ryan and Cascade
last Sunday.
After a belatei spring seasonahle
weather is Ut hand and corn planting
is the order OF .vlc day.
Rev. Frank Toney, Of West Union.
was genia. caller among old friends
here Monday.
Rev Cicero hose, formerly pastor OF
the NJ. e. church in Strawberry Point
began hi sduties as pastor of the M.
E. church of this place last Sunday.
e w. Mayer has purchased a new
Saxon roadster from Frank Hannah.
Mr.. Mavcr has resigned his position
as manager. of the Masonvile lhmher
company to accept better proposition
with ano,har lumber company at West
Bend, iowa. Mr.. Mayer takes with
him the best wishes Of a host of
friends. Mr.. Priester OF Efnittemore
Iowa ha sassumed the position resign
ed by Mr.. Mayer. @
DR.. L. J. BOSNIAN has furnished his
hotel with all equipment necessary for
the operation of first class rooming
house upon which basis it is under
stood he shall conduct it.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
NAVY INCREASE BILL WINS
Senate Passes Measure Bringing the
Enlisted, Strength Of Sea Forces
Up to 10000 Men.

Washington, May 16.-The senate
passed the house bill increasing the
enlisted strength of the navy to $780,
600 men, that of the marine corps to
10000 men and granting increases in
pay to the navy's enlisted personnel
equal to those provided for the army
forces,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
United Brethren.

Services every night this week ex-
cept Saturday.
Friday afternoon, L. A. S. will meet
with Mrs. Cal. Stemson.
Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock,
there will be meeting at the church
for Women Only. No girls under
fourteen admitted.
Sunday services at usual hours.
Sr. c. E. Leader, Sara Scanlon.
Morning theme: "a Fight, service
for young people at which time the
flags will be used.
Evening theme: HELL.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
New Varnish.

A new varnish which, when applied
to metal, gives it crystallized effect,
is now on the market, and is known as
crystallizing lacquer. 1t is as yet to
be had only in black and in trans
parent varnish that gives the effect Of
frosted glass except that the design
is not so regular. Hat ornaments,
belt buckles, buttons and all sorts of
articles may be coated with it with
excellent results.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
U. S. ARMY AVIATOR KILLED
Lieutenant Eberts Loses Life When
AirpIane Falls at colum.
bus, N. M.

Ell Paso, Tex, May 16.-Lieut. Mel
choir Eberts, United States army avia-
ton corps, was killed when his air.
plane~fell at Columbus, N. M. Capt
James L. .Dunsworth, who was in the
machine with Lieutenant Eberts, was
injured, but will recover.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
What Reveals the Man.

The world does not always select
the best man. 1t is drawn to the
one whose appearance and conduct
reflects its ideal. 1t forgets that often
the best man is far above it's conven-
tional notions. His ideals are so far
in advance they are counted erratic
and visionary. He treats the popular
commonplaces with supreme disinter-
estedness and the unthinking crowd
find little in him. Subsequently his
tory reveals the big man.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
- Presbyterian.

Regular services next Sunday.
Morning service, 1890, theme From
Death to Life Through Christ. Sun
day school, 11:45; Junior 400; G. E.
$50; Evening service 7:3O, subject:
Filling up the ranks"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
President Attends a Wedding.

Washington, May 16.-President
Wilson called off the cabinet meeting
so that he and Mrs. Wilson could at
tend the wedding of Miss Mona Nc
Adoo, daughter of the secretary of the
treasury, and Ferdinand Mohrenschildt
of the Russian embassy staff.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
Christian Science.

Christian Science services are held
in the Public Library every Sunday
morning~at 1890. Lesson sermon next
Sunday: "Mortals and Imortals". You
are cordially invited to attend.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
Quite Likely.

An Arizona man. cleaned his trousers
with gasoline, put them back on and
struck match on his leg. He is sad
der and wiser now, also badly burned.
-Age-Herald. And, no doubt, taking
his meals from the mantle board.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
Baptist.

There will be no services in the
church next Sunday. Sunday school
and the young peoples meeting will
be as usual.
The members of the church sent
Rev. and Mrs. Mcdonald to attend the
Baptist convention which is being held
at Cleveland, Ohio.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

not nail down the German empire in
all directions by q one-sided formula
which renowned the successes won by
the German troops and left all other
matters in suspense.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
St. Paul'S.

Mrs Nella B. Naly, will conduct the
services at $3.50. Sunday school at
2:30.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16
A New Sirup.

A way Of making delicious table
strip from muscadine grapes is an
nounced by the United States bureau
Of plant industry.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

Church Activities
St. Mary's.

Mass ,each SUNDAY at 600 o'clock,
except the second Sunday of the
month, when the hour is changed to
1O:45 o'clock.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

German Airpiane Factory Burns.
Amsterdam, May ia big German
airplane factory at Koepenick, near
Berlin, has been destroyed by fire, says
q dispatch to the HandelsblaG.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

Paradoxicai Patriots.
"Funny, isn't it, about minute menY'
"What's funny about them?" "That
they are men of the hour"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1917-05-16

Mrs. P. r. McElliott and daughter
Agnes, were Manchester visitors Sat-
urday. s
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
LOCAL CLINIC BRINGS DOCTORS
 TO PINE BLUFF
Medical Men of This Section Are Profiting From Clark
 Sanitarium.

: Physicians from many parts of southeast Arkansas have been in at tendance at the clinic at the Clark sanitarium the past few weeks some remaining only day or two, others remaining as long as week, rather than journey to the north or east
 Among the physicians who attend ed the clinic at the sanitarium the past week were Dr. T. J. Cunningham of Redfield, Dr. J. NJ. Reynolds of Redfield, Dr. B. L. Moore Of Corners vile, Dr. J. B. Bell of Rison and pr. Junius Ruth of New Edinburg.
 Dr. Moore. who spent the entire week here, expressed his pleasure and satisfaction, (especially as he was able to watch the treatment of dis eases common to this section of the country, something not likely at a clinic in the north or east.
 Among the persons who underwent operations at the Clar ksanitarium the past week were the following:
 Mrs. G. A. Stover. Fordyce; Miss Mattie McNeill, Redfield; Mrs. B. l.. Moore. Cornerstone; Miss Vera Ad- ans, England: S. l.. Canada, Rison; rs. w. w. 'Mulliken, Star City; w. M. Dortch, Tillar; Jesse Gold, Palmy ra: Miss Etta Glover, Warren Mar cie Garrett, Pine Bluff, and Mrs. M. E. Rupe, Star City.
 Among the patients receiving med ical treatment during the week at
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19


 prove an influential factor in arousing the patriotism of the people in the present war. Numerous patriotic features will mark the daily program of the gathering Speakers of fame will be heard in patriotic oratory on Boston Common, in Faneuil hall and other of the historic spots of Bos- ton. In the great parade the soldiers and sailors of today will march side by idle with the groy-hairei veterans who fought for the Union more than half a century ago.
 The encampment will be formally opened tomorrow afternoon with a patriotic service at Old South church with addresses by Commander-inChief Patterson, Corporal James Tanner of Washington, Rev. Dr. George A. fo:. don, and others.
 Monday there will be a campfire at Symphony hall, at which the dele gates will be welcomed by Governor Mccall, Mayor Curley and Daniel E. . Denne of Worcester, commander Of the department of Massachusetts. At this gathering, also, the greetings of allied organizations will be received.
 Tuesday will be parade day, and on Wednesday the national delegates will meet for routine business and the regular tour of duty. It is possible that the election of officers will take place on Wednesday afternoon. Al- ready there are several active candi dates in the field for commander-in- chief and lively contest is in pros pect.
 Interspersing the business session of the seevral organizations there will be numerous features of entertainment These will include several public re- captions, banquets, an harb1r "aii and captions, banquets, harbor sail about the city, and excursions to Concord, Lexington, Plymouth. and numerous other places of historic interest.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
PINE BLUFFIANS BUY LAND.
Number of Local People Apply fOl
 Oklahoma Indian Lands.

A number of Pine Bluff people have made application to the United States government for allotment of Indian lands in southeastern Okla homa to be sold soon. The appli- cations were made through the Okla homa business mems organization which has sent 12 cars throughout the United States to promote the de velopment of these lands by getting them into the hands if individuals
 One of these cars. "The Choctaw" is now in Pine Bluff, incharge of B. R. Robin and a corps of assist ants. An exhibit of Oklahoma agri- cultural and mineral products is car ried, as we'll as maps showing the To- cation of unallotted land Hundreds of people have had explained to them the terms under which they can ob- tain from 80 to GAO acres of this land from the government, paying the pur- chase price in installments.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
SLACKERS WILL, BE MADE TO WORK
 IN MARYLAND

Baltimore, Aug. Estate and coun- ty officials of Maryland are putting the machinery in order for the en- forecement of the anti-slackers law which is to come into effect next Monday. The law, which was passed by the recent war session of the gen eral assembly, will compel all idlers and loafers between the ages of 19 and 30 years of age, with certain ex- emptions, to go to work.
 Those exempted by the terms of the law are students and persons fitting themselves to engage in trade or industrial pursuits, persons temper arily unemployed by reason of diff ferences with teir employers, and per
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
4, R. ID MEET
 1 IN BOSTON TODAY ANNUAL SESSION
\ arrangements Perfected for rn+ertainment of Record Breaking Crowd.

poston. Mass, Aug. 18.-The arr .ngements for the fifty-first national ncampment of the Grand Army of ho Republic, with it's several affiliat- [d bodies, which will open in this ;tr tomorrow, were completed to- ay Headquarters were opened this Ifternoon. with Commanderin-Chief |T,lliam J. Patterson of Pittsburg Ind other national officers in charge. Tn addition to the meetings of the Erand Army there will be held the Annual gatherings of the Nationa! Noman's Relief Corps, the National Daughters of Veterans, the National Sons of Veterans, the National Ladies' kid society, the National Ladies of
 A R.. the National Nulscs' asso- ;otion. the National Association of Naval Veterans, and the National As ociation of ex-Prisoners of War.
 The meetings and reunions of these ,orious organizations will continue hrourh the entire week. The chief pature of the program will be the Iarade of the Grand Army men on Fuesday. when, it is expected, the feterans variously estimated at from fifteen to twenty-five thousand will ke in line.
 The parade will be reviewed by soyernor Mccall at the state house Ind by Mayor Curley at the city hall |nd by Commander-in-C Patterson rom the official stand on Boston Common. Out of consideration for the ge and infirmities, of the maority of he marchers the. route of procession ill be less than two miles in length. automobiles will be furnished for the Id soldiers unable to march, and ospital attendants and anlbulances vill be at hand to assist those who nav be taken sick on the march.
 For many days the people of Boston ave been preparing for the encamp nent. Shop windows are full of rel cs of the civil war. Flags and bunt ng are flying from every building ir he business district and from many bf the homes in the residential sec ions.
 The G. A. R. posts and branches If affiliated organizations in Bostol md all it's suburbs have arranged tt ake care for the visitors. The hotels will be filled to their capacity ant many of the residents have arrange' bhelter and feed one or more Of th veterans.
 The executive committee of tho A. R. is doing all in it's power to SC that the coming encampment will
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
CAL0MEL S|CKEUS!
 ITS MERCURY! DANGER
Dodsons Liver 7one Sagens You Up Better Than Saang Dangerous Caome and Doesn't Make You Sck-Dont Lose Days Wok
 Wonderful Discovery Destroying Sale of Caone tere

You're bilious! Your liver is sluggish! You feel lazy, dizzy and all knocked out. Your head is dul your tongue is coated; breath bad stomach sour and bowels constpated But don't take sali- vating calomcl It makes you sick, you may lose days work.
 Calomel is mercury or quicksilver which causes necrosis of the bones. Calomel crashes into sour bile like dynamite breaking it up. That's when you feel that awful nausea and cranping.
 If you want to enj joy the incest gentlest liver and bowel cleansing you ever experienced just take a spoonful of harmless Dodsons Liver Tone to- night. Your druggist dealer sells you 50 cent bottle of Dodsons Liver Tone under my personal money-back guarantee that each spoon
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19
WHITE AND BLACK
 CRAPS SHOOTERS

Four white men and three negroes were fined $1O each yesterday morn ing by Judge J. B. Stewart in the DO, lice court. The names of the de- fendants were: Hugh Deman, Hud- son Steed, James Claiborne and Hen ny Jackson, white; and John John son, Henderson Brown and Bill Smith negroes.
 They were arrested Friday night by Night Chief King and Officers Lynn and Smith, while shooting craps ir a room on the second floor of Thai heimer's stable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-19

iul will clean your sluggish liver better than q dose of nasty calome and that it won't make you sick.
 Dodsons Liver Tone is real liver medicine You II know It next morning because you will wake up feeling fine, your lives will be working. your headache and dizziness gone your stomach WlI! be sweet and your bowels regular You will feel like working you'll be cheerful; full of vigor and ambition.
 Dodsons Liver Tone is entirely vegetable therefore harmless and can not saivate Give it to your children. Millions of people ate using Dodsons Liver Tone instead of dangerous caonlel now Your druggist will tell you that the sale of calonel IS almost stopped entirely here