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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
WAR USES FOR FACTORIES
Manufacturers Surprised to Find What
Can Be Made in Their Plants in
Case of Emergency.

Here is paragraph, shipped out of
an article by George Creel in Every
body's Magazine, which shows the wal
uses to which various peaceful manu-
factories can be subjected:
"a manufacturing jeweler was sur
prised to learn that his plant, with
a few changes, could turn out peri
scope; sash-chain maker found
that his machines were adapted
to the production of cartridge clips
for rifles and machine guns; Il phono-
graph concern was discovered 10 be
we'll fitted for the manufacture of GER
tain delicate shell parts; makers of
underwear may be relied on for ban
dages; manufacturer of music-rolls
for cages n cream-separator plant FOR
Shell-primers; sewing machine com
pany for gaines; n recording and com
putting machine plant for fuses; an
infants food concern for shell plugs :;
drug manufacturers and dye works for
high explosives; finished shells may be
expected from candle-makerS, flour
millers, tobacco manufacturers, and
siphon-makers; silversmiths can make
cartridge-cases, bullet jackets and
caps; while shrapnel can be made In
gas engine works, car factories, cleo
tric elevator works, locomotive works.
stove foundries and machine shops"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
GERMANS IN RETREAT
BRITISH DRIVE FORCES FOE TO
ABANDON IMPORTANT POSTS.
Director of English Operations Says
Messines Battle Was Great Vic
tory for Allies.

London, June 16.-Important sec
tons of the German front between the
Lys river and st. Yves have been
abandoned by the Germans, 1t was an
nounced officially on Thursday.
British troops are reported as fol-
lowing the retreating Germans closely
and have made considerable progress
east of Ploegsteert wood.
The statement is as follows;
"Our further advance east of Mes
sines, combined with the pressure OF
our troops south of the front of our
attack, has compelled the enemy to
abandon important sections OF his first
line defensive system in the area be
tween the River Lys and st. Yves. Our
troops have followed up the enemy
closely and have made considerable
progress east of Ploegsteert wood.
1--WE raided enemy trenches during
the night north of Bullecourt and
south of HODGE and captured few
prisoners in each case"
TheMessines offensive was the most
successful attack which the British
have yet made, every single objective
that was marked in the preliminary
plans having been attained, said Maj.
Gen. F.. B. Maurice, chief director Of
military operations at the war office,
In his weekly talk.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Why She Hated.

Governor Whitman said at a ban
Quet in Albany:
Germany has the whole world
against her because she has attempted
to change the eternal verities. The
eternal verities-that you mustn't sink
a hospital ship, that you mustn't muir
der babies, that you mustn't betray
your trusting friends, and 50 forth and
So on-all these things Germany has
tried TO change. But she has tried in
vain.
Germany reminds me of the chap
who used to hold out dollar or two
from his envelope every pay day.
His wife suspected him, and to make
suspicion sure, she got ready reckon
er to check him up by.
''The next pay day, after consulting
the ready reckoner, she said:
"'Are you sure that's all, GeOrgeY
George turned red.
"'Of course it's all, he said, con
fusedly with q cough.
"'Well, George, I got ready reck
oner here, and, according to 1t, | should
get more
"Let's see your ready reckoner
said George.
"He examined the book, then he
tossed 1t CONTEMPORARY aside.
"'That amt no good he said, It's
last years."
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
ATHENS SEIZED By ALLIES
Entente Troops Land at Piraeus and
CastelIa and March on Capital
Kaiser Grieves for Greece.

Athens, June 16. - The entente
forces are now landing at Piraecus and
Castella. Some of the troops are oc-
cupying the heights near Phalerum
bay and others are marching on Ath-
ems. The former king sailed on II
British warship on Thursday.
"Obeying the necessity of fulfilling
my duty toward Greece, l am depart
Ing from my beloved country with the
heir to the throne and am leaving my
son Alexander my crown. l beg you
to accept my decision with calm, as
the slightest incident may lead to n
great catastrophe"
The Hague, June 16.-A Cologne
dispatch says that the news of King
Constantine's abdicatlon created q
painful impression at German head
quarters. The emperor expressed great
chagrin and sent his brother-in-law
and Queen Sophia message Of SYM
pathy.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
FOR BIG u. S. AIR FLEET
planes viii Be Rushed to France
President Approves

Washington, June 19.-Secretary Of
War Baker, in an interview, officially
Endorsed the plan to put an overwhelm-
ing force of American airplanes on the
European battle front in the shortest
possible time.
1t is understood the war department
has prepared plans involving the ex-
penditure Of 5000, 900 in the imme
date construction of a vast fleet of
airplanes, and that estimates covering
the plans will be forwarded to CON
gress shortly.
The statement by Secretary Baker
is regarded as doubly important so
far as contamination Of the gigantic
plan to put upward of 100000 air
planes into action If necessary, be-
cause 1t shows that President Wilson
himself Is squarely behind the propo-
sitlon.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
SEIZE FUEL SUPPLIES
PRICES ON COAL AND OIL FOR v.
S. NAVY TO BE FIXED BY
TRADE BODY.
FAIR PROFIT FOR DEALERS
Steel Also Is Communicated for the
Building Of Vessels - Reported
That Companies Planned to
Make Enormous Profits.

Washington, June 20.-Secretary
Daniels has ordered coal and oil pro
ducers to supply the enormous quaint
ties needed by the navy at prices TO be
fixed later by the president when the
federal trade commission has deter
mined a fair rate. The navy Will use
100000 tons of coal and 50O0O,OOO
barrels of oil purchased under this
application of the authorities granted
by congress
Similarly steel for the entire navy
building program is being bought at
rate fixed when Secretary Daniels re-
jected the proposals Of the steel
makers as too high.
Secretary Daniels said that the coat
operators proposed to furnish navy
coal at rate Of $3.50 II ton ut the
mine. The navy has been paying S2'SS
ton delivered. The secretary di-
rected the companies 10 ship immedi-
ately, the orders being prorated among
the producers, agreeing to pay a ten
tative price of $2.SS at the mines pend
ing report from the federal trade
commission. If the commission de-
termiRes a higher rate is justified be-
cause of increased cost of production,
the department will equali2e payments
al the rate fixed.
Oil quotations submitted, Mr.. Dan
iels said, ranged from $l.5S to SlS6
barrel, delivered at Port Arthur, al
though the present rate Is 50 cents a
barrel at that point. The department
directed the producers to fill its or
ders for 50,O0O,000 barrels leaving the
question of price to be determined by
the trade commission.
The arrangement regarding steel or
ders. the secretary said, leaves a
handsome profit for the producers.
Reports have been in circulation
that steel companies had boosted
prices and planned TO make enormous
profits on contracts with the govern
ment.
A final price will be determined by
the shipping board and the fleet cor
poration with the advice of the raw
materials committee of the council OF
national defense. If the steel mills re-
fuse to furnish their product at the
price decided on the president Will be
asked to exercise his power to com
mandeer their output.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
RUSS ARMY TO FIGHT
pUMA DEMANDS TROOPS TAKE
THE OFFENSIVE AGAINST
GERMANS AT ONCE.
PEACE AGENTS ARE EXPELLED
Congress Of Workmen and Soldiers In.
dorses Expulsion Of Envoys-For-
eIon Minister Says SIsvs
VIII Continue War.

Petrograd, June ia resolution,
calling for an immediate offensive by
Russian troops, has been adopted by
the duma in secret session.
This information was made public
at about the same time that notice
was given that the pan-Russian con-
gress of all councils of workmen's and
soldiers delegates had ratified the &C
ton Of the provisional government In
expelling from Russia Robert Grimm,
the Swiss Socialist, reported to be
the medium through which the Ger
mans attempted to arrange separate
peace with Russia.
The duma statement declares a sep.
arate peace with Germany or pro-
longed inactivity on the battle front
to be ignoble treason toward Russia's
allies, for which future generations
never would pardon the Russia of the
present day.
THE duma therefore considers" the
resolution adds, that the safety OF
Russia and the maintenance OF tho
liberties which have been obtained lie
Ia an immediate offensive in close CO.
operation with Russias allies
1.-THE Russian people consider war
inevitable and will continue 1t. The
Russians have no imperialistic wishes.
We know that you have none. We
shall fight together to secure liberty,
freedom and happiness for all the
world. am happy to say that do not
see any moral idea or factor between
America and Russia TO divide us.
"We two people-Russia fighting
tyranny and America standing as the
oldest democracy-hand in hand will
show the way Of happiness TO nations
great and small"
These ringing words, expressing the
attitude of the Russian government
toward America and the American
mission headed by Elihu Root, were
voiced by NJ. Tereschtenko, minister
of foreign affairs, responding for the
council of ministers to Mr.. Roots adj
dress of sympathy and good will.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
WAR TAX BILL CUT 100000
Senate Finance Committee Takes Tar.
itf OF Athletic Goods, Patent
Medicines.

Washington, June 16.--The house
war tax bill was decreased about So
100000 more when the senate finance
committee on Thursday decided TO re.
duce the manufacturers tax on nth.
letic goods, patent medicines, per
fumeries and cosmetics from to 2
per cent.
Rates of distilled spirits, malt
liquors, wines and soft drinks, raising
an aggregate Of about $l86,000,0OO
were approved virtually as drafted by
the house.
Reduction Of the tax on patent medi'
cines involves revenue loss Of more
than $5,000,000, and at the new rate OF
2 per cent will include about $3,400,'
600 instead Of 100000.
The reduction in the rate of athletic
goods will reduce prospective revenues
from that source from $2,000,o00 to
100000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Back 70 Earth.

We had friend who had been pref
ty prosperous, but who came upon evil
days. We met him one day and he
said that he was pretty close to be
Ing busted, but he was still hoping.
Then he honked his horn, mournfully
and drove away, and We didn't see
him again till the other day when we
bumped into him on the street, says
the Cleveland Plalndealer.
Hello, old scout |" we said. "How
are things breaking now?"
"Fine" he answered. I'm on my
feet again"
"Bullyw we exclaimed. "How did
You do III"
'Sold my car"
The Joke was so obvious that we
didn't see 1t till after he had gone.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
With the Fingers!
Says Corns Lift Out
Without Any Pain

Sore Corns, hard corns, soft corns or
any kind Of corn can shortly be
lifted right out with the fingers If you
will apply on the corn few drops of
freezone, says Cincinnati authority.
At little cost one can get small bot
tie Of freezone at any drug store, which
will positively rid ones feet OF every
corn or callus without pain or sore
ness or the danger OF infection.
This new drug is an ether compound.
and dries the moment it is applied and
does not inflame or even irritate the
surrounding skin. Just think You
can lift off your corns and calluses
now without bit of pain or soreness.
If your druggist hasn't freezone he can
easily get Il small bottle for you from
his wholesale drug house.--adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21

NASSAU sho' is in u phudicky-
munt, sab" whincd Brother Slewfoot.
"Muh child'en has done got de
humps, and got EN- so pow'ful pom
pous dat yo' kin hear 'em clar acrost
de street. And | wisht you'd please
gimme bout haffer dollah, say, TO buy
some medicine for EN- When all dem
eight child'en gifts mumpin' at once,
de sound"
"Pshaw You can't hear the humps.
Slewfoot, you are an abnomnable
liar -
"YasSah And won't yO please
gimme dat haffer dollah for bein de
most bomable liar yo' has met dis
bright mawnin', sab? Uh-yaw! Haw
haw Judge,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
BRITISH WIN IN RECORD TIME
General Haio's Troops Capture Ger.
man Positions in Fight That
Lasts Two Minutes

British Headquarters in France
June 19.--The wars latest develop
ment is a two-minute battle.
1t took the British just that long tc
capture three-quarters of mile OF
trenches on Infantry hill, east of Mon
chy lie Preux. The time for going
over the top" was set for rs and al
Z ~ rockets slgnaled the fact all along
the Line attacked that the detectives
had been taken.
The British stole out of their
trenches in broad daylight without q
single shot Of artillery preparation
having been fired. rushed across Nc
Mans Land, surprised the German gar.
rison at breakfast and took three Off.
GERS and 175 other prisoners
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
So DIE ON BRITISH TRANSPORT
British Steamer cameronian Torpedoed
by U.Bost-Vessei Carried Small
Number OF Troops.

London, June 20.--The British trans
port Cameronian, with small mum
Der of troops on board, was torpedoed
and sunk in the eastern Mediterranean
the night of June ., II was announced
officially on Monday. Slxty-three per
sons, including the captain of the
transport, are presumed TO have died
The Cameronlan, recorded rs belong
ing to f.. Leyland e Co, Liverpool, WIS
n vessel of 1851 tons II was originally
the Kamerun, Hamburg American
liner, and was one of the interned Ger
man steamers taken over by the Brit
lsh and renamed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
LIBERTY LOAN WINNER
TREASURY OFFICIALS SEE BIG
EXCESS IN REPORTS.
Estimated That the Names Of Three
Million Subscribers Are on
the Books.

Washington, June 1S--American pa
triotism. enthusiasm and momentum
has assured an oversubscription of
$1,000,000, 900 to the $1,000, 100000 Lib
erty Loan. The total subscription may
reach $3,500,0O0,00O.
Had the time for applications been
extended "a hours 1t is morally certain
that Secretary McAdoo could have sold
$3,500000,000
THE Liberty Loan has been oversuD-
scribed," said Secretary McAdoo 1T
Is impossible TO state the amount of
oversubscription at the moment, but
the exact figures will be given out as
rapidly as the returns are received at
the treasury department.
THE success of this loan is a genu-
inc triumph for democracy. 1t is the
unmistakable expression of Americas
determination to carry this war for the
protection of American rights and the
re-establishment of peace and liberty
throughout the world to swift and
successful conclusion.
u am deeply grateful TO the bankers,
the business men, the women Of Amer
lea, the patriotic organizations and the
people generally, without whose cor
dial cooperation and enthusiastic sup
port success could not have been won"
Denominations of $50 and 500
seemed in strong demand, indicating
that the hopes of treasury officials for
wide popular participation would be
realized. 1t was estimated the number
of subscribers would be nearly three
million
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21

from my age that
when going up
stairs / had to go
very slowly with
my hands on the
steps, then sit down
at the top to rest.
The doctor said he
thought 1 should
have an operation,
and my friends
thought / would not
live to move into
our new house. My
dat1phter asked ma
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Women "Man" Mail Vans

Seven hundred horses belonging 10
the royal mail vans OF Great Britain
are manned" aud run entirely 10y
women, under the guidance Of skill
full veterinary surgeon. The sick
horses are gro0med and cared for by
uniformed women, who wear ordinary
brooches and knee-long coats Of dark
blue linen. The drivers of the mail
carts wear very smart uniforms of
dark blue serge, edged with red and
having brass buttons with the royal
cipher. Their dark blue peaked caps
have also line Of red ana badge
showing that they are on his mujcsty's
service.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
One Result Of War.

The plant your bit" idea is bring
ing one distinct change into the lives
Of many New Workers.. The repug-
nance of citizens of this biz town 10
the idea of carrying bundles and pack
ages is disappearing before the on
slaught of seed planting.
II is a common sight now to see
uattily clad, spatted and cane hearing
gentleman Juggling up paper bags Of
onion sets or rhubarr roots on the sub
way to be installed in miniature back
yard gardens or even on roofs or in
window boxes. 1t isn't too much TO
expect that New York will yet become a
market-basket town like Washing
Ton. -. c., and other cities where the
women, regardless of position or aftlu-
ence, 20 down to market every morn
ing and do their own buying. New
York sun.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
'TN1lIIIIIUIIIII

to try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound as she had taken it with good
results. / did so, my weakness dis
appeared, ! gained in strength, moved
into our new home, did all kinds Of
garden work, shoveled dirt, did build
ing and cement work, and raised hum
dreds of chickens and ducks. cam
not say enough in praise of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and
if these facts are useful you may pub
lish them for the benefit of other
women. Mrs. M. o. JOHNSTON, Routs
D, Box 100, Richmond. Ind
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
U-BOAT DESTROYED BY laps
Warships Send Submarine to the Bot
tom During Engagement in the
Mediterranean.

London, June 20.--An official state
ment issued by the British admiralty
on Monday says that Teuton subma-
rine has probably been sunk by Jap
anese warships in the Mediterranean.
The statement follows:
THE japanese naval attache com
municates that one Of the japanese
flotillas in the Mediterranean, on the
evening OF June IL. encountered an
enemy submarine and Immediately at
tackled 1t with, 1t is believed, good sue
cess, and probably sank It,"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
British CAPTURE 100000.

London. June 49, More than 100,-
900 prisoners have been taken by the
British during the war, james Ian
MACPHERSON. parliamentary secretary
to the war office announced on Friday
In the hoise of commons.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Started Right in to FIGHT.

They quurreled immediately after
the wedding ceremony"
THAT sof While the guests were
ther, 2"
Yes, right in the presence of ey-
erybody. 1t seemed dsgraceful
thing to do until caught the idea
"What was the idea 2"
1T seemed he wanted 10 convince
all Of us that he was not marrying
her to escape war"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Iona Enouoh and Cold Enough.

The winter that has just closed was
the longest and coolest winter in $40
years, so 1t is announced by the "old-
est inhabitant in England" Well, we
can easily believe him, but isn't he
an old fellow and hasn't he wonder
full memory ?-Providendce Bulletin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Mob LYnches Nearo.

Oklahoma City, Okla, June TO-
Henry Comfy, negro, was lynched by
mob near Holdenville. Okla, after, It
is said, he had been identified by Mrs
Jesse l.. Burford, wife of farmer, as
the man who had assaulted her.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
smoot RESOLUTION Adon,ed

Washington, June 1S.--The senate
on Friday adopted the Smoot resolu.
ton calling on the secretary of war to
state whether the Enfield rifle has been
adpoted for army use In place Of the
Springfield rife.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
BOY Scouts Sell $4,000 600.

New York, June 20.-The fourday
campaign of the Boy Scouts OF Amer
lea for the Liberty loan last week re-
suited In estimated sales OF more than
S20OO0,000, II was announced nj the
organizations national headquarters.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
DON'T WORRY ABOUT PlMPLES
Because cutieura Quickly Removes
Then--Tral Free.

On rising and retiring gently smear
the face with Cuticura Ointment. Wash
off the Ointment in five minutes with
Cuticura Soap and hot water, using
plenty Of Soap. Keep your skin clear
by making Cuticura your everyday
toilet preparations.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
is onIy "slackerlessD Town.

Decatur H.. June 20.--Decatur laid
claim to the title OF "only slackerless
town in Illinois" The police and
sheriff's forces have searched dlllgent-
~ 10 find any young men who failed
to register. but without avail.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
French Ereluhter Is Sunk.

New York, June i9.-News Of the
destruction of the big French freight
steamship Mississippi by a German
submarine, with loss of one Of the
merchantman's crew, was brought here
by officers OF British freight vessel.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Arn.d British Shin sunk

London, June 18.-The British armed
merchant cruiser Avenger was torpe-
doed and sunk In the North sea on
Wednesday night. All but one of the
crew were saved. Several Norwegian
ships were sunk on Friday
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Heavy Bail for Anarchists.

New York. June 10. Emma Gold
man and Alexander Berkman. anar-
chists arrested for melting anticon-
scription feeling. waived examination
In federal court and were remanded
under So 600 bah each
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
f. e. BRITTON, Druggist
Prove What Swamp. Root viii Do For You

Send ten cents to DR. Kilmer & Co,
Binghamtor, n " for sample SIZE bot
tie. 1t will convince anyone. You will
also receive a booklet of valuable mfor-
nation, telling about the kidneys and blad-
der. When writing he sure and mention
this paper. Regular fifty-cent and one
dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
stores-Adv.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
ssoo 600 for aes Cross.

Chicago, June 19.--The honor Of be.
Ing the first Chicago subscriber to the
S100O00,000 Red Cross war fund has
gone to ]. Ogden Armour, who donated
100000. Arnour's gift Is conditional
on Chicago's subscription of s8,000,0O0
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Judson C. Clements Dead.

Washington, June 20,-Commission
err Judson G. ClemeRts of the inter
state commerce commission died here
on Monday. He had served on the
rate-making body since 1892 and once
had been chairman.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Russ Navy Commander Quits.

Petrograd, June 19.-Admiral Madi'
noff, commander of the Black sea
fleet, has left his post and will be re.
placed by Rear Admiral Verdervski
General Yudevtch has been replaced
by General Prjevalsky.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Liberty Bonds Above Par.

New York, June 49, Initial trans.
actions in Liberty bonds, trading 10
which began on the New York stock
exchange at noon Friday, were above
par. A lot Of $4,000 sold at par and
LOO.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-06-21
Cocktails Orders More Ships.

Washington, June 20.-Contracts for
ten more steel merchant ships com
plete and for "a additional wooden
bulls were announced by Major Gen
eral Cocktails, general manager Of the
emergency fleet corporation.