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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09
els Hog Market Aristocrat.

e16 Hog Market Arlstocrat.
Pittsburgh, March s.-The SIS per
hundredweight hog has made his In.
augural grunt here. During the last
fortnight his swineship has been ad-
vanoing in valuation at the rate of 10
cents or more a day. The hog has
hurried along his entire ticket, pork
barrel and all.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

It is said that "spur" from this
city to Vawter is really among rail-
road plans of the near future. This
came by the grapevine route, but we
hoppe it il |'So-o.'
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

Chas. Gosiak of Swan River, who
was admitted to st. Gabriel's hospi-
tai the latter part of last week for
treatment for an attack Of appended
tia has returned home. .-s
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

F. B. Lynch, democratic national
committeeman from Minnesota, is one
of the executive committee announced
by Chairman Mccormick.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09
German BrewerIes 70 Suspend.

German 7reweries to Suspend.
Copenhagen, March 9.-The Berlinef
Tageblatt says that the suspension OF
all beer brewing in northern Germany
is imminent. This action is due ia
the desire to save maize for bread
and malt to take the place of coffee.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

The senate failed to knock out box
ing in Minnesota, when it really seem
ed they had it groggy.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

element and a good deal Of ill-feel-
ing, especially among southern dem
ocrats, whose appointees probably
will be unable to qualify for reap
Dointnent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

According to the Brainerd Dispatch
the NJ. & I. Offices may be moved from
Brainerd, On account of misunder-
standing between city officers and the
company. Bemidji has been asked if
the Offices can be taken care Of at that
place.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

st. Cloud is feeling quite chesty
over the announcement that the Pan
Motor company, concern in the max
ing, is to erect plant there that
would employ 1000 men. It will be a
fine addition to St. Clouds industries
If it pans out right.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

Staples World: The present legisla-
ture has before it the task of tinker
ing the primary law in such way
that it will be satisfactory to the in
terests, the politica: bosses and at the
same time not offend believers in good
clean governor. Some job, that.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

It looks as though the facts ascer-
tanned by the committee investigating
the paper matters, ard the proposed
selling prices, rather knocks out the
arguments of some of the newspapers
that the present situation is due to the
removal Of the duty On print paper,
some years ego.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

The Minnesota house and senate,
both in which the late c. e. Buchanan
served as legislator, on Monday passed
deceased 3 past activities in business
and politics and of regret over his de-
mise. The resolution was offered by
Representatives Brown, Bouck and
Warner.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP

In Richmond, Ind, before municipal
ownership, 15c per kilowatt hour fol
electric lights was charged. Since
municipal ownership &c maximum ii
the charge. Don't you think the PEG
pie Of Richmond believe in owning
their own public utilities1
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

Members of the former and present
city commissioners of St. Cloud. are
having a war of words over the fnan.
ces Of the city. Tt is claimed by the
present mayor that the former COM
missioners left a deficit Of $4,000,
and that this is responsible for the in
creased tax rate for this year. No,
commission form of government is not
a panacea for municipal ills.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

Due mainly to the fact that but a
few senators we're able to deprive the
senate from voting on the president 9
armed neutrality bill, which would
have been passed overwhelmingly, eau
cuses of senators from both parties
have agreed on a measure to curb fill
clustering. They propose that upon
a two-thirds vote of those present, de-
hate shall stop. At present there is
no limit to the time which a senator
can hold the floor, and consequently
measures can be defeated especially at
the close Of a session, although large
~ aioritv of the senate may favor its
M ssaoe. The action in the democra-
r. caucus was unanimous and in the
republican caucus but two opposed. 4
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

commerce, our politics and our social
action To be Indifferent to it or in
dependent of it was out Of the ques-
ton.
Deeply Wronged Upon the Seas
And yet, all the while we have been
conscious we were not part Of it. In
that consciousness, despite many divi'
sions, we have drawn closer together.
We have been deeply wronged upon
the seas, but We have not wished to
wrong or injure in return; have re:
tanned throug hout the consciousness OF
standing in some sort apart, Intent
upon an interest that transcribed the
immediate issues Of the war itself. AS
some Of the injuries done us have
been intolerable we still have been
clear that we wished nothing for our
: selves that we were not ready to de-
mand for all mankind-:fair dealing
Justice, the freedom to live and be al
'. ease against organized wrong.
', Seek Neither Conquest nor Advantage
It is in this spirit and with this
thought that we have grown more anc
more aware, more and more certain
that the part we wished to play wa:
! the part Of those who mean to vindi
cate and fortify peace. We have beer
! obliged to arm ourselves, to make goot
our claim to a certain minimum Of
T. right and Of freedom of action. W.
stand firm in armed neutrality since j
seems that in no other way we cal
demonstrate what it is we insist upol
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-03-09

Statutory prohibition was defeated
in the Minnesota house of representa-
tives Wednesday, a motion to post
pone being carried 81 to Al. The heavy
adverse vote is due to many drys vot'
ing for the motion they believing it
best to let the matter rest with the
people who will vote on the constitu'
tional amendment at the 1918 election.
Representatives Brown and Bouck
voted to postpone.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
FIIrted With peatY

UNITED Press Leased Wire Service. !
A PACIFIC PORT. Oct. 16.-The
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
CITY NEWS.

Buy a Liberty bond.
Sure, Iowa still has Indian sum
mer
The Iowa Can Co. adds another
industry to Keokuk.
The weather is beautiful for hunt
ing, fishing and nutung, and auto
trips to the country are frequent
Duck hunters report scarcity.
The opinion is expressed that cooler
weather would bring more birds to
this vicinity.
Regular meeting Loyal Order Of
Moose, Keokuk lodge No. 704. tonight
at s o'clock, in Moose hall. Visiting
brothers cordially invited. Ed. G..
Vaughan, dictator.
&C. C. Ffchner of Burlington Is
recommended for a Perkins scholar
ship at Harvard for the coming year.
according to a letter received by I.
e. Perkins from Harvard college
authorities.
Regular meeting Of Morning. Star
lodge No. S, Knights of Pythias, Tues
day evening at o'clock. Visiting
members invited. Fl. A. Brunat, G..
c.; ]. A Burgess. X. of r. G 8.
The fire department was called
To 1924 Concert street this morning.
The pipe leading from the furnace TO
the fIue was rusted out in two places
and the smoke instead OF going into
the chimney was going out of these
two holes and filled the cellar and
part of the house with smoke. There
was no damage.
Read Gate City Want ads.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
PARK APPROACH
IS BEING MADE
Big FIJI at Fifteenth Street Entrance
IL About to be Completed
After Several
Delays.
DIRT Is BEING TAKEN
Grading and Sidewalk Work on Or
leans Avenue VIII Give Proper
Amount for Park
FIJI.

The approach to Rand park from
the Fifteenth street entrance is being
com pleted. Work was begun on this
yesterday, and 1t will not take very
long to finish the job now. The job
consists of big ALI, and dirt for
this is being taken from the grading
and sidewalk job being done on Or
leans avenue. This work was begun
yesterday and the dirt IS being haul
ed to the park entrance. The new
entrance will, when completed. make
fine driving. The double curve and
bridge will be eliminated. and it will
be much safer driving.
Sidewalks have been ordered In on
Orleans avenue from Sixteenth to
Eighteenth streets, and these will be
laid Immediately. Orleans avenue
will be greatly improved by this
| work.
This is the last Of the city's con-
tract work to be done this fall All
of the other work on the program
has been completed. The sidewalk
inspector and crossing men will still
be at work, as they continue their
work throughout the year, but the
main contract jobs will be ended
with the completion of the park fill.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16

Read Gate City Want ads.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
CHANCE TO JOIN
NIGHT CLASSES
Young Women VINO Wish to Talk
Over Beginning or Advanced
stenosraphy Should Meet
Tomorrow Night.
AT SCHOOL BUILDING
Miss Reek and Superintendent AIdrich
viii be at Board Office in the
Hiqh School to Meet Any
Applicants.

Much interest has been shown in
the two night classes in stenography
which Miss Nina A, Reck of the high
school, Is teaching Morsdays and
Thursdays in the commercial room OF
the high school. Many inquiries have
been made regarding the classes,
also questions have been asked re-
garding the formation of an advanced
class from among some of the former
pupils Of Miss Reck.
In order to answer these questions
TO the best advantage, Miss Reck
and Superintendent Aldrich will be
glad to meet any persons Interested
in either beginning or advanced
classes tomorrow evening at 1880
o'clock in the Office of the board of
education at the high school.
AS Miss Reck's classes are now,
there will be room for about eight
additional students in the stenogra-
ply class. If there is enough inter-
est in the proposed advance class to
secure twelve or more pupils, Miss
Reck may arrange for such work.
The plan as pursued now and
under the direction of the board is
that the students pay for the teacher,
the board allowing the use Of the
commercial room and the typewrit-
ers, and donating the light and heat
for the building.
The first or the night classes was
organized from the Business Won
ems league, and is meeting twice
each week The interest in these
classes shows the call for such work.
and under the authorization of the
board of directors Of the school dis
trict the work has been extended to
include anyone who wishes to con-
form to. the rules and regulations of
such classes.
The advanced classes would give
the necessary help for girls who
wish to take the government exami-
nations for clerical positions now
open in Washington.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16

DURoc BoARS FOR SALE.
Fourteen Duroc Jersey early spring
boars. Good type and good bone.
Ruthdale Farm, NJ. M. Wolff, Mgr,
Vincennes, Iowa.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
NAVY Aviator Killed.

DAYTON, Ohio, Oct. 16.-Frank
Amiss, of Saratoga, N. Y, enlisted in
the naval reserve, died today as the
result of injuries received when he
fell 1 500 feet in an airplane at Wilbur
Wright field here late yesterday.
Lieut.. H. NJ. Sanford who was with
MIN, Will recover.
w. H. Miller and Oscar C. Wright
both of Dayton. are recovering from
burns received when their plane
caught Ere yesterday after it fell sew.
enty-fve feet at Wright field.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
PIERSOL is
FOUND GUILTY
Sentenced to ThIrty-five Years In
Prison, But Still De-
cIares He Is In
nocent.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
MARSHFTELD, Mo-, Oct. 10
Claude J. Piersol convicted last night
OF kidnapping Baby Lloyd Keet, had
lost none of his iron nerve today. He
still maintained his absolute inno-
cent and declared he would be freed
II motion OF his attorneys for new
trial is granted.
Persol was sentenced to thirty five
years imprisonment by Judge Shnk-
er. He still is to face a conspiracy
charge.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16

Japanese schooner Koko Maru arrived
safely in port today after having spens
twenty-four hours flirting with destruo.
ton and possible death for her ere"
on Duxbury reef, where the steame.
Hanalei was wrecked in 1915. A tus
pulled the Koko out of. the breakels
and chaperoned her into part a1tei
she had been summoned by wireless
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
Gentleman BuraIar.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. ]
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 16.-James
Gould, alleged to be Salt Lake City's
gentleman burglar" who took about
$4,000 out of that city. when he
left, is in the city prison here to-
day awaiting action Of the Utah
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
Belts is MADE
MARINE CAPTAIN
keokuk Boy is Given Promotion and
Is Stationed on Battleship
Wyoming, Flag Ship
of Fleet,

Keokuk friends Of J. Emmett Belts
will be interested In knowing that
he has been promoted from lieu
tenant to captain Of marines. He is
stationed now on the U. S. s. Wyom-
ing, the flag ship of one of the battle
fleets. His promotion means consid-
cradle at this time, and his friends
here will be glad to learn of his good
fortune.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16

authorities. A week ago he was
arrested as suspicious character.
"A search Of his room unearthed con.
siderable silverware and scores Of
newspaper clippings detailing the
operations of the gentleman burg.
lar. Three police finger prints sent
! from Salt Lake tailed with GouId's
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

FTNN-The funeral of Miss Mary
Finn will be held from st. Francis de
Sales church at 10 o'clock Wednes-
day morning.
The daily Gate City and constitution-Democrat. (Keokuk, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-10-16
Ten Dollars and Costs.

Ten Dollars and Costa.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16.-"Fine us for
speeding? We're from Missouri, and
in Missouri we go as fast as We wish
Show me.
This from Mrs. Mary Wood, of Kan.
sas City, Mo-, charged with driving
her automobile thirty-fve miles an
hour
Justice Kendall, Of Oak Park show.
ed her"-ten dollars and costs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
AUSTRIAN AGENT
Visited Boudoir of Wife
Former Russian War
Minister

Petrograd, Thursday. Sept 2o-The
taking Of testimony in the trial of
General W. A Soukhomlinoff. former
minister Of war. who is charged with
treason, and his wife. charged with
being an accessory, was finished to-
day. Prosecutor Nosovitch in summing
up the evidence, declared that when
the investigation of General Sioux
homlinoffs affairs began there was no
thought that the charges would in
c.ude spy work and treason. The evil
dence, however. he declared, led con-
stantly to the close connection of
General Soukhomlinoff and his wife
with Colonel Maisoidof and other no.
torious spies
General Soukhomlinoff and his wife
were the last witnesses examined.
Madame Soukhomlinof Grammatical
~ protested against barring her per-
sonal affairs TO the world declaring:
From this il would seem that my
divorce from NJ Boutovich was more
important than the real facts in the
woman in Russia. NJ. Boutovirh was a
'unatic and | simply tired Of life with
a crazed man and married NJ SIOUX
homlinoff
Madame Soukhomlinoff declared that
the alleged spies with whom she and
her husband were friendly were mere =
~ acquaintance, nothing more. Cen
eral Soukhomlinoff also protested
against the bringing Of his private cor
respondence into the trial and de-
clared that NJ. Boutovich didn't dare
appear before the court
The prosecutor. in summing up said
the evidence proved that Genera;
Soukhomlinoff carelessly permitted
war plans to lie about the room in his
house. especially in his wife's boudoir,
where Herr Altschiller. an Austrian
agent. had easy access to them.
rs it possible" the prosecutor ask
ed. that General Soukhomlinoff was
the only person who was blind TO the
things going on about him?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
100000 ALIENS
Would Be Naturalized
Under Terms of Cal
der Bill

Washington, Sept. 2l.-More than
6o0,9oo aliens who have signified their
intention OF becoming American citi-
zens would be naturalized in three
months under the terms of a bill in
troduced recently by Senator Calder of
New York.
Statistics compiled by the bureau of
naturalization made public today,
show that between July l. 1915, and
June so. 1917. 6a6.61s aliens declared
their intention of becoming citizens
but under the law a declarant cannot
act upon his intention until the declar-
alton is at least two years old.
Under the draft bill now pending in
Congress. these aliens would be liable
for military service. thus relieving
great numbers of Americans. particu-
larly in cities having large foreign
populations. The bureau estimates
that about 3000no Of the aliens are of
military age. The bill would also
naturalize foreigners who have enlist
ed in the military service of the Unit
ed States
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
COL. JAS. w. BOYLE
is DECORATED

ASSOCIATED Press Correspondence
London. Aug 29.-The hrst decora-
ton given by General Kornilor after
he assumed the Office of General-in-
Chief of the Russian arms. was pinned
on the breast of Colonel James W.
Boyle, member OF the American
Committee of Engineers in London" in
recognition Of the assistance which
Americans are giving Russia in this
critical time.
Colonel Boyle, who is a railroad en-
gineer of wide experience in the
United States and Canada was sent 10
Russia two months ago by the Com
mittee to assist the Russian Govern
ment in connection with the rehabiii-
tation of the military railways. He
was decorated by General Korniloff AZ
Russian Main Headquarters on August
In cahled report to the Committee
Colonel BOYLE wrote hopefully Of the
prospects in Russia The govern
ment," he asserted, lis making big i'm,
rrovements in the organization and
working system of the military trans.
port. These improvements should
greatly improve the condition and e.
ficiency of the army and concCrentlv
improve economic conditions through
the country"
AZ the request of the Russian gov
eminent Colonel BOYLE has now gone
to Rumania. 10 examine the urgen.
transportation problems there. par
ticularlv I'm connection with caring for
the refugee population.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
THINK GERMAN PAINTER
Responsible for Placing
Fatal Bomb in Japan
csc Vessel

A Pacific Port. Sept 2L-Explosion
Of a bomb in sacks Of nitrate being
loaded on the japanese passenger and
freight steamer Seiyo MART az IquiQue.
Chill, killed two persons and injured
10. it was reported on the arrival OF
the vessel today. After the blast four
other bombs were found. Members OF
the crew said a German agent was
suspected.
The Rev John l. Reeder Of South
Pasadena. Calf and others told Of the
attempt TO wreck the vessel. Mr..
Reeder said that a German painter,
working near the pier where the
Seivo Maru was locked. had been ar
rested following the explosion and that
a box Of dynamite and bombs had been
found in his house The steamer left
while the Chilean authorities were in
vestigating. he said.
Those killed included two soldiers
who were loading the nitrate on a
lighter which conveyed il 70 the YES
sell passengers said.
An examination Of the other sacks of
nitrate revealed the remaining sui
phuric acid bombs concealed in fruit
cans. according to the reports
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
SAY BODY HANGING
NOT THAT STATE
SENATOR OBERl|N

Canton. O.. Sept 21-Authorities to-
day were still searching for a clue
as to the Whereabouts of State SEN
ator Adam Oberlin. who mysteriously
disappeared from his home here on
September I.
r. c. Hoberts, Oherlins son in law.
c!nphaticany declared today that the
body found hanging in Lima Park
yesterday was not that of Senator
Oberln. The authorities place no cred
ence in the anonymous letter received
by Mayor Stolberg yesterday saying
that Oherlin had been murdered and
offering for $500 TO give up the body.
Senator Oberlin was a Republican
candidate for Mayor at the coming
November election.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
SAVE YOUR OWN
VEGETABLE SEED
Truck Growers and Home Gardeners
Would Do Well to Secure Their Own
Supply for Next Years Use.

Washington. Sept. l7.-Home gar
deners as we'll as truck growers who
find seed of favored varieties dificult
to secure or high in price would do
we'll to save their own seed. according
to the United States Department OF
Agriculture. The saving Of seed from
beans. peas. corn. peppers. okra egg
plant, squash. cucumbers, muskmelons
and watermelons is very simple. the
chief requirement being 10 select seed
from good plants. Obtaining seed from
tomato. radish. lettuce, kale. collards
cabbage. kohl-rabi, beets, carrots and
mustard. while not so simple. IL not
beyond the ability OF any amateur
gardener.
A. newly published Farmers Buli.-
tin. Saving Vegetable Seeds for the
Home and Market Garden" mo ssp.
which will he supplied free by the
United States Department Of Agricui-
ture. explains in detail how TO gather
and cure seeds commonly needed by
truck growers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-22
GUARDING GRAVE
OF MRS. BINGHAM

Wilmington, \. G.. Sept -1.-Mys-
terry tonight continued to surround re-
ports Of a plan to disinter the body Of
Mrs. Robert W. Bingham, formerly
Mrs. Henry NJ. Flagler. buried here
following her death in Louisville, Ky,
on July 81. inverted reports We're
current that an autopsy already had
been performed at the instance of rela-
tives DESTROYS # ascertaining the
cause Of her death.
While members of the family and
public officials from whom a permit
for the eXhumation of the body would
have to be obtained declined to make
any statement. \ constable with an
other officer employed BIZ the family,
continued to guard the grave at night
and cemetery employees stood watch
during the day.