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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
DOMESTIC.

A strike Of oil at Excelsior Springs
Mo-. has caused great excitement. One
well was capped at 900 feet. A second
well is being drilled.
Several lives, possibly as many as
fifteen were lost when fire destroyed
the Kenwood hotel, q three story
brick structure at Minneapolis. MINI.
A southern railway locomotive
struck . crowded street car at q grade
crossing In Louisville, KY, and de-
molished it. killing four persons and
injuring more than twenty.
The machine shop building OF the
Union Switch and Signal company at
Pfttsburg. Pa. the largest plant for
the manufacture OF switch signals in
the United States, was destroyed by
are with a loss estimated at $4,000.
900.
The construction by congress OF ma
tional highways between strategic
points was recommended in resolu-
tions adopted 1t the closing session
OF the annual convention Of the
American Road Builders association
at Boston.
Plans for tho instruction OF women
as automobile drivers in order that
their services may be utilized by the
state II need requires, were an
nounced by the Massachusetts branch
for women Of the Special Aid Society
for American Preparedness.
&
Major General John J.. Pershing has
been voted a. medal by the New
4exico legislature Tor hts services to
tke state and nation Al commander Of
the punitive expedition.
The Utah statewide prohibition law.
which viii become effective August 1.
1911. Il one Of the most drastic dry
iavs passed By any legislature. Un.
dcr ~ terms mere possession Of al.
cohoR 81 unlawful. except for mechan'
icSlv sctsntinc and sacramental pur
pcssss
Twelve dollars per hundredweight
vas pAid kcg loes On the Sioux City
live stock market : few days ago.
This Is tho highest price ever reached
rs he history "a that market.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

HNOAAN AIA60I !
s will be held as planned.
Ey a vote Of IS to S the senate
adopted a resolution submitted by
Chairman Stone of the foreign rela-
tions committee endorsing President
Wilson's severance of diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany.
Immediate creation OF a submarine
base at Coco Solo Point, at the At
lantic entrance to the Panama canal,
was recommended to congress by Sec
rotary Baker, who asked $1,573,0OO
for the purpose.
The largest naval appropriation bill
in the country's history was passed
by the house. 1t carries more than
S368, 600. 900 and provides for the sec
ond installment Of the great 3-year
building program adopted last year.
A treasury deficit of 1898, 400, 900 at
the end of the next fiscal year is fore
cast in a report submitted by the SEN
at finance committee, recommending
that the administration revenue bill
be amended to a bond issue Of $780,
25S, 900, instead of 800, 0 10000.
The announcement has been made
by the State department, on the au-
thority OF President Wilson, that In
case Of wal between the United
States and q foreign country, the gov
eminent will under no circumstances
take possession OF the property Of
subjects Of such foreign country.
Expulsion by the German military
sion for Relief in Belgium and North
ern France. after its two and a half
years of devoted service, during
which the greatest and most sustain
ed relief work in history was built up.
was oficially reported to the state de.
partment by Ambassador Page In
London.
Approval for a $500. 900 appropria-
ton will be asked Of President vii.
son by the Federal Trade commission
and the Department Of Agriculture,
for the food price investigation they
are about to start at his direction. 1t
is planned to go deeply into charges
Of price manipulation and restraints
Of trade in violation OF the antitrust
laws.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

Dante.-The finding of the body of
Samuel Eli, a Yankton Sioux Indian,
whose home was south of Dante. ey-
plains the mystery of his recent disap-
pearance. He was last seen alive be-
fore h last big storm, and met his
heath as the result Of losing his way
across the prairie lear his home. His
body was frozen solid.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

The average daily expenditure OF
Great Britain is now E5,79O,0OO. or
about $28, 1879, 400, Andrew Bonar Law,
chancellor of the exchequer. announc-
ed in the House Of Commons.
The White Star liner Afric has
been sunk By a submarine, according
to the dispatches reaching Plymouth.
England. Seventeen members of the
crew are said to be missing. The
Afric was q vessel Of 1899 tons.
Enormous amounts OF supplies cap
tured in Rumania are now being
transported to Germany, Austria and
Hungary. More than 400 steamships
and 200 tugs are carrying corn.
wood, leather and other raw materials
up to the Danube.
A Reuter- dispatch from Berne says
that the German authorities have sud
denly called to the colors all officials
OF trade unions and socialist organi-
cations. These officials, who aggre-
gated 10000 in number, have pre-
viously been exempt from military
service.
The United States has replied to Ger.
many's proposal Of a discussion Of the
| submarine situation by declining to
enter into any negotiations while the
proclamation OF unrestricted warfare
remains in effect and until Germany
restores the pledges given in the Sus.
sex case.
During the first nine days Of Ger.
many's ruthless submarine campaign
a total OF seventy vessels were sent
to the bottom Of the sea. During this
period ships were being sunk at the
rate OF a million tons q month.
A total Of 1888, 500 women Of Great
! Britain have entered all kinds Of posi-
! lions held by men before the war be-
gan. and OF this number nearly all
exactly 933. O0O-were actually substi-
tuted for men called to the front or
| diverted to other war activities.
The Roumanian minister OF foreign
| affairs reports that Germany has be-
gun to transport for internment IN
| Germany all Roumanian males fro1n
Is to 81 years Of age.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23


ed. lie Petit Parisien, it is said, now
has a circulation of 100000 as
against 1,250,0G0 before the war.
A bill will be introduced in the
French parliament shortly providing
for the addition Of Is per cent of
maize, rye or barley flour to wheat
used for bread-making. The stopping
of the sale Of fresh bread is also pro-
posed.
The Ford peace bureau, established
at The Hague by Henry Ford, the
American manufacturer, will be
closed on March /, on account Of the
breach Of diplomatic relations be-
tween the United States and Ger
many.
Wages of 6.O00.o 900 British work
| people were increased about $3.50 to
So per week during 1916. Employment
has increased until the demand is
greater than the supply, and the price
of food has gone up in the United
Kingdom 81 per cent since the war
began.
Proclamations were posted on the
adobe walls and distributed on the
| streets Of Juarez. Mexico, signed by
| Villa. warning everyone against trav-
| cling on passengers trains between
| Juarez and Chihuahua City and urg.
ing foreigners Of all naticnalities to
keep out Of northern Mexico.
The provisional government OF
| Mexico has SEN a note to the United
| States, Argentine, Brazil and Chile as
we'll as to all other neutral nations,
asking them to join in an agreement
to prohibit the export from their coun-
tries to the warning European nations
Of foodstuffs and munitions Of war.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
FOREIGN.

Paris newspapers have doubled
their circulation since the war start
ed. lie Petit Parisien, it is said, now
has a circulation of 100000 as
against 100000 before the war.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
Federal Fund for Roads.

In the House the new road code.
which places the state in position to
take advantage OF the provisions of
the Shackelford act, was passed prac-
tically unanimously, which. ii adopted
by the Senate. that the state
will be in position to secure the federal
donations for good roads SO far as they
apply to South Dakota. amounting to
more than $780, 900 for the next year.
Labrie introduced a bill CARRYING the
appropriations TO the amount
which is to be received from the gen.
eral government for highway aid.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
FOR The BUSY Man
NEWS EPlTOME THAT CAN SOON
BE COMPRISED.
MANY EVENTS ARE MENTIONED
Home and Foreign Intelligence Con-
densed Into Two me Four
Line Paragraphs.
SHINGTO

Announcement has been made that
In spite Of the foreign situation the
public Inauguration ceremonies March
5 will be held as planned.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
Many Schools to Enter.

Fourteen high schools Of the state
have already signified their intention
OF entering the Tenth Annual High
School Athletic and Declamatory Con-
test to be held at the Northern Nor
mar and Industrial School on Friday,
May II. Timber Lake will bring a
team to enter the track and field meet
and also a few entries In the declam.
atory contest. Letcher is another re-
cent entry in the track and field meet.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
Grant Expense Allowance.
Two Propositions Defeated.

The Senate defeated two joint reso-
buttons for constitutional amendments
One to provide for a short ballot and
f0ur-year terms for governor, with
state officers other than auditor to
be appointed as a cabinet eor the gov
erno-, and another to extend the linn
It Of bonded indebtedness Of the state
from 100000 to $500, 900.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

The Rcumanian minister Of foreign
affairs reports that Germany has be
gun to transport for internment in
Germany all Roumanian males fro.d
Is to 81 years Of age.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

A strike of oil at Excelsior Springs
Mo-. has caused great excitement. One
well was capped at 900 feet. A second
well is being drilled.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23
Will Deliver Address.

The baccalAureate address at the
University Of South Dakota will be
delivered June 10 by Rev. S. p. Long,
Mansfield, Ohio. pastor Of the largest
Lutheran church in the world. Doc.
tor Long has a congregation of more
than two thousand members and is
one Of the most polished pulpit orators
OF the day. He has contributed arti-
Giles to theological and religious pub.
locations and is widely Travelled.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

A large number of young women
who are taking work in the home
econimics department Of the Northern
Normal and Industrial school, and
most Of whom intend to teach some
branch of home economics in various
schools next year, have organized the
Home Economics Teachers club and
will take up each month some impor.
tant problems with which they may
meet in their school work or in the
home. Social times are also planned.
Miss Adelaide H. Young, teacher OF
cookery, is the faculty advisor.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

By a vote of IS to S the senate
adopted a resolution submitted by
Chairman Stone of the foreign Ella
tions committee endorsing President
Wilson's severance of diplomatic rela-
tons with Germany.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-02-23

The new military code bill was
passed by the senate Saturday. This
bill provides for 4 new regiment in
this state and general arrangement
under the new federal defense act to
increase the appropriation for military
property and equipment in the state.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
NOTABLES BORN THIS DAY.

Captain FAY w. Brabson, United
State army, who has been appointed a
member of the general staff corps, born
in Tennessee, 81 years ago today.
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske,
United States navy, retired, born at
Lyons, Ne. Y, 60 years ago today.
Sir Charles Parsons, who developed
the turbine which drives liners and
dreadnoughts, born So years ago to-
day.
Henry P. Dawson, the New York
banker named by President Wilson to
head the war council of the American
Red Cross, born at Troy, Pa, SO years
ago today.
Wallace C. Sabine, Harvard uni
versity professor, and the leading au-
thority on acoustics in the United
States, born at Richmond, Ohio, 40
years ago today.
William Butler Yeats, celebrated au-
thor and playwright, born in Dublin,
So years ago today.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
How About Some lorna
do Insurance?
Cost Is Very Low.
Phone 20.
R. II. M. MILLS & SONS

still others at the officers training
camp at Fort Logan H. Roots. Be
sides these, there are several Pine
Bluff men in the Engineers reserve
| and large quota in the railroad mems
regiment.
The records thus prove that it is not
lack of patriotism that has retarded
recruiting for the national guard
here.
Without intending to reflect in any
way upon Captain Clarke, for he is
admired and esteemed, and achieved
better success probably than any 9TH
CT officer not resident of Pine Bluff
could have obtained the sending of an
"outside" man to Pine Bluff to recruit
company has been regarded as a
mistake.
The boys who enrolled to serve in
the Pine Bluff company are perfectly
willing to carry out their obligation;
they are entirely willing to serve I'M
Ger Captain Clarke with their friends
and acquaintances. But there is not
sufficient number to form unit of
the guard. The Graphic believes that
if the men who enrolled are permitted
to serve under officers of their choos-
ing-Pine Bluff men-there will be no
great difficulty encountered in recruit
ing here a national guard company.
Captain Clarke stated to The Ora
phc late last night that the men he
had enrolled would be given their
choice of entering the First regiment
or their release.
This announcement was made after
The Graphic had communicated with
Governor Brough and Adjutant-Gen
eral England over the telephone, and
after Acknowledgement England had
communicated with Captain Clarke.
This is the right course, and the
boys can take their choice of going
into the service with an organization
already formed, Or enrolling in COM
pany, which it is understood, local
men will endeavor to recruit.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
WAR TAX ON LAND.

Everything is being war-taxed to
some extent except idle land. An agl-
tation has been started in Washington
However, that this be rectified, par
ticulaYly when it became known that
great real estate operators were So
Letting funds from men of large IN
comes to be put into the purchase OF
idle land for speculative purposes, sc
that such men might evade the pay
ing of their just war taxes on IN
comes and otherwise.
Some rich men have all but beer
caught buying land instead of Liberty
bonds. Of course, TINY are the eN'
ception; but this practice might spreae
if not made impossible.
| Unearned increment on idle land has
been subject of debate for gener
ations. A plot of ground gains II
value, as everyone knows, through the
increasing proximity of others. Enc
owner of such lot needs to do moth
ing at all to make the land more valu
able-others do it for him merely b!
their presence.
There is no reason why this "un
earned" capital that is added to the
value of such lands should not be wal
/ taxed along with other profits.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
FOR A HOME COMPANY
OF MILITIA.

Surprise and some resentment was
created here yesterday by the an
nouncement that Capt. J.. p. Clarke,
Arkansas National Guard, had been Or
dered by Adjutant- General Lloyd Eng
land to abandon efforts to recruit in
Pine Bluff a company for the Third
regiment of the state guard, and that
the men who had enrolled would be as
signed to the First regiment.
Some of the inducements held out
to Pine Bluff boys to enroll as men,
bers of the state guard were that
they would be permitted to remain at
home until August; that they would
be drilled here at night, and that when
called out they would serve in an or
ganization composed Of friends and
acquaintances from Pine Bluff.
Some of the men and their friends
feel, therefore, that the order assign
ing them to the First regiment with
out giving them an opportunity to
exercise choice is not exactly just, in
view of the circumstances under which
they were led to enlist.
There is no word of criticism fol
Captain Clarke. 1t is appreciated
that he, too, is under military rule
The announcement and promises that
he made were made by him in good
faith. Captain Clarke has won the
admiration of Pine Bluff people in his
efforts to recruit company, working
under a handicap from the very be-
ginning. He is doing his part nobly
and we'll, and no one feels he is in any
way to blame.
The Graphic feels a responsibility in
the matter, because the promises and
inducements made were urged by this
paper as reasons for young men to
enlist in the company being raised by
Captain Clarke, and in behalf of the
Young men who enrolled because of
these promises, is seeking to have the
order abandoning plans for recruit
ing company here rescinded. The
Graphic believes that with Pine Bluff
men to lead, company can be raised
here.
That our boys are as patriotic, as
courageous, as ready to volunteer fol-
war service as those of any commun-
ity is proved by the records. Pine
Bluff last week led the state in re-
cruits for the9navy;' the regular army
recruiting officer is enrolling men
regularly; a number of Pine Bluff
boys are serving in the marine corps;
others are in the aviation corps, and
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
CONSIDER MEN PRISONERS.

Washington, June 12.-Germany has
notified the United States that she
regards the "a American merchant
sailors brought in by the raider Mo
eve as prisoners of war and that they
will be treated as such. To insure them
of adequate care in the prison camp
this government has arranged to sup
ply the men with additional food and
other necessities through Switzer-
land.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

of steam engineering. Captain Ben
nett is regarded as an eminent expert
in steam engineering. He is the au-
thor of "The Steam of the United
States" and "The Monitor and the
Navy Under Steam" He was born in
Michigan in 1857 and graduated from
the United States Naval academy in
1879.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Bombs that squirt hot lead are be-
ing used on the west front. Since
noting this fact, one of our accomplish
ed and talented linotype operators has
his war enthusiasm considerably dull
ed, he having once run afoul of some OF
this stuff from his machine.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Captain Frank M. Bennett, United
States navy, commandant of the Mare
Island navy yard, has had varied
career in the navy during his 80 years
service. In addition to the customary
tours Of sea duty, not few of his
years have been spent in the inspec-
ton of lighthouse and in various as
signments connected with the bureau
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

The famous flag which flew over
Fort Sumter in April, 1861, the firing
on which was tho beginning of hostili
ties between the states, is preserved in
the ante-room Of the secretary of wal,
in Washington.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Not for one moment do we believe
that eradication of the designation
houses will abolish offenses covered ny
the "pandering" act, but it will be a
big step in the right direction.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
STOPPED HIS BACKACHE.

George Lawrence, railroad fireman,
Kittrell, Miss, writes: 81 used three
bottles of Foley Kidney Pills when I
was so sick I hardly could stay on
the engine, and they cured me. My
back ached all the time; kidneys acted
sluggish; dull headache; felt sleepy
all the time; nervous; had to rise
many times each night" For Sale
by Mann's Pharmacy.-Adv.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Arkansas was among the first seven
of the states to make it's final report
on registration to the war department.
1t shows what system can do, and
should be a lesson to election judges.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

We are mortified at the possibility OF
plural wives in Germany, but have we
any cause to be? Isn't Pine Bluff
tolerating conditions just as bad?
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

During the Revolution the flag had
10 stars; in the war of 1872, Is; in the
Mexican war. 20; in the civil war, 80:
in the Spanish-American war, 40, and
in the present war, AS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
CONyOCATION AT CHICAGO.

Chicago, III, June 12.-More than
one hundred degrees and diplomas
we're awarded today at the 1O3rd con-
vocation of the University OF Chicago.
The convocation address was delivered
by Dean Charles A. Huston OF Leland
Stanford. Jr., university.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

The largest American flag in the
world is suspended from the top of
the postoffice department building in
Washington and drops 300 feet in the
inner court.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Evidently our mission to Russia is
not inclined to wear out the cables
telling us about it's experiences. They
haven't the time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Observant Ann says: "Some men
spend more money Aon their women
than they do on their wives"
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

"a Liberty bond in every home, and
a home guard in every community" Is
the policy that will win.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

There are now registered in Cali
fornia more than 100000 motor cars,
or one for every Is people.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

Mrs. Brooks was formerly Phyllis
Langhorne. She obtained divorce
from Mr.. Brooks in 1915 and was re-
ported to have been engaged to marry
the Hon. Capt. Geo. Henry Douglas
Pennant of the Grenadier guards, who
was killed in battle in March, 1915.
Mrs. Brooks was one Of five sisters
who we're noted for their beauty, the
others being Mrs. Waldorf Astor of
London, Mrs. Moncure Perkins of
Richmond, Va, Mrs. Charles Dare
Gibson OF New York, and Mrs. Paul
Phipps of London.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
one OF LANGHORNE GIRLS
MARRIES LONDON banker

London, June 1.-THE Morning Post
says: Mrs. Reginald Brooks, daughter
of C. D. Langhorne of Greenwoods,
Va, was married in London last Sat
urday to the Hon. Robert H. Brand,
partner in the banking firm of Lazzard
Bros. & company.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13
WORTH RENDERING.

The Star Spangled Banner! Was
ever flag so beautiful, did ever
flag so fill the souls of man?
Henry Watterson.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1917-06-13

One Hundred Years Ago Today.
1S17-Ebenezer Hazard, postmaster
general of the United States
from 1882 to 1889, died in Phil
adelphia. Born there, Jan. Is,
1744.
Seventy-five Years Ago Today.
Victoria's first journey
by train-from Slough to Pad
dington.
Fifty Years Ago Today.
1867-Ex-Emperor Macmillan tried
before a court-martial compos-
ed Of inferior officers Of the Re-
publican army of Mexico.
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today.
persons killed in a
powder explosion at the Mare
Island navy yard.
One Year Ago Today in the War.
June 10, 1916.-Canadians made coun-
ter-attack at Yprcs and recovered
lost trenches; Representative of the
allied powers gathered in Paris for
economic conference; Russians at
tackled German front north of Bara-
novitch, and captured on whole
front 5000 prisoners.