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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-30
PEACE WITHOUT VICTORY.

The reply of Germany to PreSioeh'
Wilson'S suggestion concerning peace
is the all-absorbing theme OF CONVEX
cotton at present. The Kaiser, wh'
had prepared program Tor easlhs
bis dinner in Paris in SEPTEMBER
1914 passing down the Champs
Flvsses in an automobile aui later
debating terms of peace in i'ondon'
which would compel the British ana
French to pay a colossal indemnity
70 reimburse Germany for her out
Law in attacking peaeeable nat ons'
is now ready to call the war a draw.
He offers to restore Belgium. Serbia
and Roumania and evacuate me
northern section of France. re CLAIMS
he has won the war, and is a'efs@ 10
running Europe or shedding any more
blood.
We suggested when tha ka'sef
threw out his last peace feeler that
f was significant that he TOOK tbs
step at the time the Emperor Fran
els Joseph paid the debt of nature
and a Young member Of the Hapslurg
family succeeded him. Is ne appre-
hensive of this new Austrian TIIef :!
Manv believe he is, and thai :hLsrrla
NAV withdraw as his ally; hence
Germany's sudden move Tor peace
That the Kaiser is anxious fer peace.
and an early peace, is apparent. A
cotcmporary in speaking of the pres
cnt war and it's outcome observes
that the destructiveness of this war;
and the recollect:ons of its horro:s'
will be more effective in restraining
nations from embark:ng on hostlI!-
ties than any federation of the world
would be likely to prove. This VIII
not obv.ate the necessity of PEE
paredness, because an unpreparea l':-
ton. that could probably be overcom'
bv another that is thoroughly pre-
pared, would invite attack, unless IT
should yield to injustice. Bus the
world now knows what any Eatioh'
even a small one, can do in the way
of defending itself. and t will be
very long time before any nation
will modest another which $ fairly
we'll equipped to protect itself The
fact that when a war is once started
other nations. for good or bad rea-
sons, Will intervene is now firmly
fixed in the consciousness Of all the
War Offices in the world. and the de-
fusion that war can be localized will
not sway another Government for
century There may be another war
at some time, but the time will be
very far off.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-30
Notice

Virginia and West Virginia Demur-
. rage Bureau, Richmond, Va. jan
uary oath, 1917.
To the Public
Take notice that the Virginia and
West Virginia Demurrage Bureau, on
behalf Of the following railroads
members of the Bureau,
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad:
Cape Charles Railroad:
Carolina Clinchfeld and Ohio
Railway:
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway:
Danville and Western Railway:
Interstate Railroad:
Louisville and Nashville Railroad
: New York Philadelphia and Nor
folk Railroad:
Railroad:
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line
Norfolk Southern Railroad:
Norfolk and Western Railway:
Richmond fredericksburg and Po-
tomac Railroad:
Seaboard Air Line Railway:
'oOuLUcll halfway
The Virginian Railway:
Virginia Blue Ridge Railway:
Washington Southern Railway:
Washington and Old Dominion
Railway:
will, on the eighth day of February,
1917, apply to the State Corporation
Commission to so amend Rules 6 and
10 of the Rules and Regulations; re-
lating to Storage, Demurrage and
Car Service in Virginia, as to in
crease the present demurrage charge
Of One Dollar per car per day to:
$1.00 for the first day:
$500 for the second day:
$500 for the third day:
$500 for the fourth and each sue
ceeding day:
Provided, that where track storage
is in effect, the demurrage charge
shall not exceed sum, which added
to the track storage charge, amounts
to $500 for each of the first three
days, or, $500 for each. succeeding
day.
These changes to remain in effect
until May 1st, 1917.
VIRGINIA AND WEST VIRGINIA
DEMURRAGE BUREAU,
R. A. TAYLOR, Manager.
Jan. $3.50. Feb. 2-6.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1917-01-30
UNDERWEAR

2Ien,5 1875 Gray Wool Under
wear, nov .......... ........ 9L'V
Mems SIPS Wrig!ots Wool
Fleecc-lined Underwear, now ..Sl.30
Mems $l25 Heavy Flccce-iined
Union Suits, now 49,. 49,. $50
Mems $I.25 Heavy RIBBED Union
Ji.s, now ...-... .......... 2-.Vo
Small lot Mems $1.jO Red Elan
nel Drawers, now .......... 2i.Vo
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
STATE OF A

The state of trade all over the cOun-
try reported by Bradstreets this week
shows trade irregular. More optim-
ism as to distributive trade at west
Weather Improvement helps there.
Eastern retail trade backward. Wealth
er, economy and Liberty Loan retard
buying. Loan a success, and first
sales on curb at good premium. job
hing and wholesale trade a shade bet
ter for fall. Industry still holds center
of stage. Iron, steel, textiles. lumber
and shipbuilding in star roles Gov
eminent orders a powerful stimulus.
Immense automobile car and uniform
orders. Cotton highest in forgive
years. Wheat exports very large.
Building trade slumps. New high
levels for June price index.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
LOCAL EDUCATOR HONORED

At its recen commencement cxer-
cises. the University Of South Dakota
conferred upon Professor Niels f..
Hansen. of state College, the degree
OF doctor Of science. This recognition
Of the services of Prof Hansen is
a little slow in coming, but il is a
just appreciation Of his useful career,
just the same. His work in finding
plants suitable for the semi-arid re-
gions of the state has been very note
worthy, and TO crown his efforts with
glory the yellow towering alfalfa and
other plants from Siberia. have prov
en- Of great value to the state, and
especially in the western part. All
the friends of DR.. Hansen will re-
joice in this honor shown to him, and
state College will feel proud of the
fact that she possesses a teacher of
such well known attainments.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
OBITUARY

Mrs. Mic. Adams, a resident of this
city for the past forty-three years,
passed away at her home on Luding-
ton street Thursday morning. June
14th after a long illness.
Lovina T.. the eldest daughter of
Alfred and Sarah Harger. was born
in Trenton, ONEIDA county. N. Y, Sep
TENDER 9Th, 1884 and moved to FIT
Atkinson. Wis. in the summer of
1886. In 1850 the family removed 10
Elba. Dodge county. where on October
10th, 1852 she was united in marriage
with Mic. Adams. with whom she
spent more than nfty-one years of
happy married life.
In the fall of 1874. they took up
their residence in this city where she
spent the remainder OF her days. Mr..
Adams died December cath. 1903.
Mrs. Adams was a quiet home low.
ing woman by her gentle dignity and
intelligence she refined and quicken
ed other minds, by her sweetness and
gentleness she gave one to the circle
in which she moved, and by her de
votiOn to Divine truth she revealed to
others the quality Of her faith.
She leaves to mourn her loss two
brothers, George, OF this city. and
Peter j. Hargpr. of E%airbault Mimi
and a daughter, Mrs. Paul butcher of
Bookings, South Dakota, besides Il
host of loving friends.
Funeral services were held from her
late home on Saturday afternoon, June
10th, at 200 o'clock. - Columbus
(Wis.) Republican.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
COON-W

Last evening at the home of W.
J. Wilson, occurred the wedding of
his daughter Marguerite to O.. r.
Coons, of Bushnell. Rev. Paul Roberts
Of the Episcopal church performed
the ceremony in the presence OF close
relatives, at the hour of eight O'Clock,
ton was served TO those present
Those from out of town present Were
Mrs. Harlow Shoemaker. of Mnno-
apolis, the Harry and Jack FELTON,
families, Of Bushnell, and Geo. Cham
bcrs and wife. from near Bushnell.
Miss "Madge' is on" OF the popular
girls of the city and during her at
tendance at collcg" ana IN her social
intercourse around Owl she Las
made Il wide circle of friends who
wish for her the happiest of fortunes.
Jack" coon, as he is usually styled,
is one of the best known young men
of the county tributary 20 Bushnell.
He is in business there. being con.
nected with the general merchandise
store, and has the best wishes AMI
the regard of all who know him and
do business with him.
The Register wishes this YOUNG
couple the brightest of lives in the
new home that they have established
In RnShnnl
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
FRIDAY BAND CONCERT

The regular concert will occur in
High School Park on tomorrow, Fri
day evening, at the usual hour. As
the boys were compelled to miss last
week in order that the people Of Lake
Benton might have some music, their
appearance will be dOubly welcome
TO the home folks.
March-Heart Of America-Pryor.
Overture The Northern Star -
Gruenfelder.
Intermezzo-Just a Gem-Tobani.
Waltz Suite - Golden showers
Hall.
Idyl-Mountain Maidens Dream
Labitzky.
Manana-Chilian Dance-Missud.
Patrol-Whistling Johnnies-Hager
Selection from Sari-Kalman.
observation-disclosures
Star Spangled Banner.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
GATHERING
T|OWAP PICNIC
IN SPITE OF THE THREATENING
WEATHER IOWA PEOPLE
GATHER IN NUMBERS
AF|NE PROGRAM IS CARRIED OUT IN FULL
Splendid Speeches by Prominent Men
Sports.

That il was the most successful
meeting ever held of the Iowa Picnic
Association IF Bookings County, is
the unanimous opinion of all its mem
the grove on Monday of this week.
The Elkton Band was employed 20
furnish the music for the occasion and
that they were there all the time
from the start TO the finish is a sure
enough recommendation for them.
They played every time it was asked
or suggested and the management of
the picnic want TO thank them for the
cheerful way in which they responded
to all demands on their time and abil-
ity. The program was started off
about on time. with S. j. Rudolph pre-
siding as president of the day. The
pr0orAm vas carried through as was
advertised il last weeks paper. and
after the invocation the large crowd
sang My Country, It's of Thee" with
all the ardor and enthusiasm of 4
typical patriotic assembly.
The address of welcome delivered
by Olaf Eden, of Bookings. was GER
tainly one of the finest addresses ever
listened TO by any audience of Iowan5,
and if they did not know before how
much the whole northwest is indebted
to Iowa people for the development Of
their country, they certainly do now
The big audience constantly gave cx-
preston to their agreement with Mr..
Eden by means of hearty applause.
The address Of President f. C.. Per
isho, of State College, was one Of
those splendid talks for which DR..
Perisho is so well known all over the
state. His advice along lines connect
ed with agriculture, his suggestions
as to conservation, and his cheering
message as to the national conditions
were all interesting and appreciated
And his solemn warning to realize the
gravity Of the present war situation
sounded a note of responsibility to
every n present.
The readings by Miss Ina Hutchen-
dorf, l.. Ross and Herbert Hutchen-
dorf were intensely interesting, and
to discriminate as to commentator
would be unjust. However, a word
must be said for the original poem
recited by Herbert. in which he very
humorously took off the Characters
tics of all the neighbors and those
present with whom We are all &C
q%uainted. His reference 10 the ability
of DR.. Perisho to raise crops, barring
n of hair, caught the popular fancy
and brought down the house. The
singing was fine and the entertain
ment by the club was splendid. The
program was well balanced as to fea-
lures and claimed the undivided at
tention of every one on the grounds.
a number that was not on the pro.
gram, but which earned by its excel
lence a most generous tribute of an
plause, was a recitation by Henry
Zook. When the name was called
many thought to see the well known
face Of our Brookings market gardner.
but it turned out to be the beater Of
the big bass drum for the Elkton
Band. Mr.. Zook has A good right arm
for beating drums and he also has a
fine voice and presence for putting
across Rotations. 1t was one OF the
surprises of the day, and hugely en-
joyed.
In the afternoon, after everybody
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21
3. & Y. TRAIL

Trail marking day" will be observ-
ed on the Black and Yellow trail some
time this summer, the object being
to remark the entire trail from east
to west across the state. Specified
black and yellow paint will be used
and the re-marking will be done by
the local representatives along the
route.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21

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The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21

Miss Lila Skinner, an instructor in
the Ohio State University. at Column
bus, returned home for the summer
season on Monday evening.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1917-06-21

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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09

motive was jealousy, or revenge.
The jealousy theory is based upon the
story of Il Jealous woman, whom, it was
deduced, shot Miss Gerken by mistake,
thinking she was killing the successful
rival for the man she once had been
engaged TO marry.
Revenge Theory Unlikely.
The revenge theory, considered far
fetched, but nevertheless accepted as
significant, is based upon the story of
Il man. who was subject to hereditary
insanity, and who had suffered hall
fluctuations concerning his acquaintance
with Miss Gerken.
w may never avenge this murder"
said Mr.. Kindig this morning, but one
thing is certain, we will run down every
single bit of evidence, and We'll not
leave a stone unturned in our wake"
The trails which will be followed may
lead to all parts of the United States.
and perhaps into the Dominion of
Canada and Mexico. From the abund-
ance of information the states men
have gathered, they feel confident they
will be able to dovetail enough to bring
about an eventual solution of the mys-
terry.
Risden and Kindig do not tell what
they know. They have mapped out a
derer is now in the United States, it
is certain these men will hound him
to justice. For they are determined
A little story told by Mr.. Risden last
night may indicate the interest and
determination he holds in running Miss
Gerken's slayer to earth.
Il have four daughters myself" he
explained. II vas home just before be-
ing assigned to the case. My wife read
the story of the killing, and the SUBJ
sequent stories which followed. 1t
touched her mothers heart, so, when l
left. she old me, Jim, If you ever
worked in your life. do it now. Re-
member, it could happen to our daugh-
ters.'"
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
DRAFTED MENIN
CHICAGO PARADE
Eight Thousand Men March in
Patriotic Demonstration to
Answer. Slackers.

Chicago. ILL.,, Aug. As Chicago
answer to the all to the colors and
Chicago's rebuke to slackers and draft
have been called by the draft boards
marched through the streets today to
the music Of military bands and the
accompaniment of cheers from thou
sands.
AS they marched they sang, and the
brave words of America Wake Up
and h refrain. "If You Don't Like
Your Uncle Sammy, Just GO Back
Home" showed the sentiment of the
marchers and wen hearty response
from this. onlookers.
The parade was reviewed by Mai.
Gen.. Thomas HI. Barry. commander of
the central department Of the army.
With him were the Russian commits
sion.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
STATE HUNTING
SHABBY" Man
iowa State Detectives Promise
to Follow Long Trail in
Search for Slayer of
Thec|a Gerken.
fsv Staff CORRESPONDENTS,

Sioux Fails, >. u, u -UpO the
memories of two Sioux City women will
rest the decision of whether or not the
Gerken mystery will eve be olved
Photographs of a suspect. now under
surveillance. are being hurried to Sioux
City today by James w. Kindig. as
sistant attorney general. while James
+. Risden, state detective, is seeking to
uncover more evidence to s~ubstantiate
q startling story gathered here yester-
day from friends Of the suspect
There are two women in Sioux City
Who say they will forget the face
of a "shabbily dressed man" toward
whom every accusing finger now points.
Evidence obtained by Risdeh and Kin
dig during their investigation dovetajls
man who killed Miss Gerken was the
'.shabbily dressed man" who passed
the school teacher and Miss Mabel
Houlihan on the corner of Ninth and
Jones street but q moment before the
fatal shot was fired on the night Of
June q.
Arrests Are Expected.
The state Investigators are on the
trail of a man who. according to every
bit Of evidence assembled thus far, re-
sembles in nearly every detail the de-
scription of the man who passed the
girls. They have his photograph. and,
IL Identification is made, he will be ar
rested.
The information which led the a,-
thorities here has not been divulged by
the Investigators; nor will it be until.
al Mr.. Kindig said this morning, I'VE
have made a positive case against him"
1t is understood. however, that the state
men are decided on the theory that,
If the suspect now under surveillance
is guilty. ne killed Miss Gerken in an
attempt to rob her. when he discovered
he had been recognized. The young
man is known to the Gerken family in
Woonsocket. and is what his friends de-
clare the "wayward son of a good
family"
Follow Other clsws.
While all efforts are being bent
toward substantiation OF evidence in
eliminating the young man, the state
investigators have not. by any means,
ceased work on other clews. The case
now has narrowed to a point. which
should aid materially in developing
rapidly the few remining theories. MIR.
Kindig and Mr.. Risden have just about
convinced themselves the motive was
robbery. although w theories still be-
ing held important would indicate the
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
KAISER THANKS TROOPS.

Berlin, Aug. emperor William In
speaking to a deputation of German
troops on the Courland front, thanked
them for holding their own against sup
erior Russian forces which made pos
sible the victorious Austro-German
push in southeastern Galicia and con-
Guided with these words:
THUS the old German perseverance.
tenacity, iron courage and firm will
formed a barrier against which the
Russian advance was broken. 1t was of
great Importance to our operations in
the south.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
(By Associated Press.)

While there has been no renewal OF
the smashing offensive on a large scale
inaugurated by the Anglo French
forces in Flanders on Tuesday, the in
cessant pressure on the German lines
is beginning to tell in the further
yielding of ground.
The British yesterday again estab-
lished themselves in the village of st.
Julien, which they lost during a Ger
man counter attack closely following
the initial dash. Last night the French
in turn moved ahead in their sector,
making further progress west of Korte-
keer.
To the south on the Arras battle
grip on their old line, completing last
night the recapture of the positions the
Germans took from them Thursday
night at Infantry hill, east of Monchy
lie Preux.
The Russians now are fighting hard
against the advancing Austro- German
forces in the front near the Galici&n
border and in Bukowina, the Petrograd
reports indicate. The driving back Of
TeutOnic forces which had crossed the
ZbrocZ north of Husiatyn is announced
and a battle is reported raging north of
kimpolung, in Southern Bukowina,
which the Russians recently evacuated.
The Russians are still retreating in
the region between the Dniester and the
Pruth. however, and in the Ca~rpathians
Russian forces is announced. 1t was in
the vicinity of Dorna Watra that the
Russian line linked itself with the Ru-
manian front, which apparently is now
being menaced by the Russian retro
grade movement.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
Gains Added by French and
British in Belgium, Although
Rain Delays Another
Hard Drive.
RUSSIANS RETURN TO FIGHT
British Regain Lost Ground on
Arras Battle Front, occu-
pied by the Germans
Thursday Night.

Rome, Aug. Germany is in
forming neutrals who are consid-
ering closing their frontiers
against the Teutonic empire, that
such an act will be considered
cause for war. 1t is believed that
Germany's threat is directed
against Holland.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
POPE, TOO, SLOWLY
TURNING ON GERMANY
Continued Deportations in Bel.
GUM Likely to Alter Vat
leans Course.

Rome. Aug. 1T is stated in vatican
circles that the pope's impartial atti-
tude toward official Germany is under
going a change. The pope is reported to
regret greatly the action OF Germany in
connection with the deported Belgians.
Although an absolute break with
Germany is not expected at this time,
It is certain that the Belgian deporta-
the maintenance Of relations. The
pope's personal position is also uncom-
Portable as h result OF the fight made
by Angio-French and Belgian Cath
olics. who long have claimed that the
pope waS surrounded by central empire
influences.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
WHERE SEASONS ARE MIXED
Caves Exist in United States in Which
Ice Freezes in Summer and
Thaws in Winter.

There are several caves i'm the Unit.
ed States where nature seems to have
ibecome confused as to the seasons. ac-
Ecordlng TO Popular Science Monthly.
During the late spring and sum.
lmer ice forms and a freezing tempera-
lture prevails, but as winter comes on
The interior Of the caves becomes mild
'el, the ice gradually melts and a kind
of subdued summer sets in under
ground.
One OF these peculiar caves is to be
found at Coudersport, Pn.. and one at
. Decorah, Ia. The superstitious among
the residents of those localities
give the ave a wide berth and look
with suspicion upon any one daring
enough to attend to investigate them.
Edwin s. Balch Of Philadelphia, who
has made a study of the subterranean
ice mines, as they are called, states
that according to the theory evolved
10y investigators the formation of the
,caVerns is such that the cold air of
winter does not penetrate and settle in
them until late in the spring at the
time when the water fom spring
.thaws is seeping through the walls
and roof. This water meeting the cold
Iair freezes and stays frozen all sum.
me until, as the fall season ap-
%'proaches. the warm summer air ut last
finds its way into the cave and melts
the ice.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09

"Stretcher bearers could be seer
crawling about among the wounded. A
German biplane was half buried in the
mud. Further back from shell hole tc
she'll hole could be seer the gray OF
German infantry. Hundreds of spans
bridged the stagnant trickle called the
User canal and over these bridges
swarmed thousands.
Il could see artillery hurrying to adj
vanced positions. more infantry. anc
then munitions struggling forward. III.
tanic explosions punctured the fury o,
SOundS.'
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1917-08-09
Wounded Struggle in Mud,
Pox Marked by Shell Hoes.
As Others Are "Digging In
American Flyer, 200 Feet Above Fighting Masses, Tells What
He Saw Of Battle in Flanders When Great
Offensive Brought Rain.

Paris, Aug. Birds eye view of
hell" This is how the battle of tlan-
ders looked to an American aviator who
flew over it All the height of the great
allied offensive.
II flew at an altitude of 200 feet from
somewhere at the 'front.' The land was
pox marked by yawning craters and
holes. There was a mixture of water
and wounded men struggling in the
mud. Tanks wallowed through the muck
like hogs. Tiny figures of men were
seen-French and British frantically
digging in everywhere far in advance of
their objective.