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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
Industrious. DANES Entertained.

The members d; the INDUSTRIOUS
DANES were pleasantly entertained yes
to-day af""rnunn AT tho home OF Mrs.
T.. NJ. Runncl IN Pearl street. The
afternoon was spent III sewing nnu fancy
work and IL luncheon WAS served at the
Close # the afternoon.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
paasaR norrs Check.

The authorities at New Castle Ma;
were today notified to arrest WiuIAm!
Whisman. former railroader Of this city,
for passing a. bogus check Tar r$1e1ei
on a local merchant ,Deoenahse ssh.
Whtsman was traced by local ioffDelal0
10 Missouri and was located yootsr1Ay. e
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
PILES BANKRUPTCY 11T111oN

=, pstition In bankruptcy was filed IN
federal court yesterday morning BY
William J. Shcve of Smithield. An or.
der Of notice thereon WAS entered.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
Horae Thief Caught.

Sheridan Angle wanted by Jeffsteo1
county authorities for the thAft Oh
horse from Squire Wherry Of Mt. f3eeD
ant township. Is under arrest at 6ehf1nH
O.. charged with forgery apd W1lI Int
probability bc turned over to local ~
lhoriti"s for prosecution. Angle ~
alleged stole thr horse and p&wue1 =!
to Lou Watkins uc Trondale fof ILL.,
Arthur ard James Carroll OF WoH
Run. pleaded guilty Ia stealing a hpfco,
from I.trcryman Gump Of Cntonpoet.
when arraigncd in Justice DoWnsTo
court today and were fined $3S and
costs. john l'urcE of Wolf Run, ar
rested in connection with the theft.Naa
found to BE- dcscrter from the q. ~
army camp at Gettysburg. Pa. and 100
taken To the Columbus barracks today.
Edward Cobb colored. also charged WITH,
completely in the theft and held 1oZA5
deserter, was released. He belongs -,
the draft army and Is now awaiting eAll.i
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
FORMER EASTERN .OHn|
WOMAN SHOOTS A|E & =!
HUSBAND IN QUARRH!|l

STEUBENVILLE. O.. Dec. 26!--Ae;
cording to news dispatches from Ii
Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Maud KafitSIsA1e
IS years formerly Miss MaudS:11
Of Toronto. Ohio. shot and SERIOUS
wounded her husband William Kadt1sa
wealthy German. at their home - IL
Angeles today. The shooting 1t -
occurred during all alteration oyoej0
purchase of Liberty bonds hy2
Kafitz. The wounded man Will rocovo
Mrs. Kafitz was not arrested. netkh9eel
tcstifying she shot in self defen1eswnee
her husband was choking her. M ~
Mrs. Knfitz is the daughter O. q
larc William Frank Myers and Wtfo.S
Toronto and was we'll known sos3H
this city and vicinity. Her fat
a sewerpipe manufacturer At
and the family ia wealthy. Her tF1
crs. George and Thomas KeftA
prominent brick manufacturers Of ~
onto. 50
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
mru sonn,a Cham Dies.

hody will be taken to Cumberland. r.
,,.,,Ich MACE internrrt will be made.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
wife Beater aiven Salty Dose

wife Beater Gtvon Salty Dose
Mike Myers. who wns arrested yestcr-
day morning nn warrant sworn out by
his wife who claimed her husband WAS
heating her was given hearing before
No,nr EmlSion last evening. Myers WAS
found guilty and was fined Slon and
COSTS. and I'm default Of payment WAS
,'nnud'd 80 iail.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29
esvilic Briefs.

Mr. and Mrs. Vernon rr"min and BABY
havr returned 1" lhrir nome NJ War
wood after Il rix.i with ihrIr mr>rr
Mr~. Ma. Groves "f High street.
Mr. and Ms j. NJ Baker OF Cam
bring" hnr" Ec"!: spending III" week
with MIR and Mrs. Walter Sr"ncbraker
"r East Man G.rc"t.
The Enrnrsy!!lr branch "f tn" Red
Gross mat" It's :"cuTd shipment of the
following articles D"""mb-:r &c: Ona
hundred amt ~.''"uuy-slx sweaters.
ninoty-+Iy iH,Irs al wristlcts. twelve
scarfS. on" helmet. one hundred and
fort y-"iSh, pairs "r socks.
The Nrr,l!.. craft club WINS entertained
by Mrs. Holland Observation-Disclosures nj
her nom" an YVES; Church street Thurs
day evening Nh'" refreshments were
served
Mrs. II. l.. Mrt'ulinuSh NJ Cambridge
is "Isiring h"r daughter. Mrs. VIII
Moore. T.: North chestnut aI!~rl.
Richard Ahrrndis Of Niles. e.. Is Wis
it;nS with rrl"riv"s ri IhiA place.
Lieut. Gic"rG. S"Crrst. who hus hean
in the Dayton a,'iRtihn school. visit ell
here rrirtr or nis Wy t" Texas. wh"r"
h" Will x" IN training.
Mrs. tArl Spnu..': at Xan"-y.i!r, las
hrru spending " I'.w duyH with her par
ents. Mr. ami Mr.. I'd Wilson. of West
Main street.
Mr.. and Mrs j. u. Conner and baby
90 Akron hpvn been visiting Mr.. Rrd
Mrs Fred ,happ"l of West Mnlil
street.
Mrs Ru,h Colby 1T GAINESVILLE is VS.
itinE Mr. and Mira. David Lowe "r
South chestnut street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-12-29

Charles W. Reed and wife to Lydia a.
Cole. I.nnd in Barnesville. Consid-
Grafton S2.700.
n. S. Huffman and others To Maid
HUFFMAN. Land in Flushing township.
Consideration ;1.00.
J. w. Moore 10 Maud Huffman. Land
In Flushing township Consideration
500.
Annie B. Hilton and others 70 John
r. Carr Land in Barnesvflle. Con-
sideration 500.
Marriage hoSnss.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
DEMANDS STATEMENT
Argentina Sends UItimatum to
Germany.
Reply Awaited Pending Rupture Of
Diplomatic Relations or Declara-
ton Of War.

Buenos Aires, Sept. 25.-An ultima.
tum to Germany has been sent by the
Argentine government.
In its note the government demands
a formal statement from the German
government Of its attitude toward the
behavior of its minister Count Won
Luxburg and a repitition Of the prom
ises made respecting Argentina ship
ping in connection with the Toro set
tlement.
The Argentine government has re-
ceived no explanations from Berlin
since the disclosures by the American
secretary of state except a verbal
statement from Baron Won Dem
Bussche e-Haddenhausen, undersecre-
tary of the German foreign Office made
through DR.. Molina, the Argentine
minister to Berlin, which Argentina
considers insufficient.
The government is anxious!y await
ing Berlin's response before deciding
on a rupture of relations or declara-
tion of war, and according to the for
eign Office. If the German govern
ment's reported appreciation Of Won
Luxburg is confirmed, Argentina will
consider 1t an insult and declare war
Immediately. If no confirmation Of
this report is forthcoming only rup-
ture of relations Is likely.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
ELEcTRo.cUTED

There was an early commotion
around The Times Block Monday
morning. Ye editor got out of bed to
see the occasion of it all, and there
was E. F. Erickson hustling to beat
the cars to get two suit cases strapped
to his 'jitney." 1t wasn't long before
the two waiting ladies hoped into the
rig with Emil at the wheel and away
they went east. Emil just had time
to say that he was off to Alexandria
Minn., his former home, to be, married.
The bride-to-be was Miss Myra Walsh
of Cresbard, S. D., who had been wait.
ress at Home Hotel and her travelling
companion was Miss Bertha. Bjornson,
also of the Home, who left for her
home at Ashby. MINI.
The "Shop'' had phone message
from Alexandria yesterday and Mr..
Erickson gave it out that they had
been married before reaching there.
whether it was on the way to
Minnesota or at Glendale previous to
their going deponent sayeth not. They
are in Minneapolis now and may be
heard from again Saturday-but moth
ing about coming home.
The Times hastens to extend con-
gratulations and good wishes.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
FOUR MINUTE MEN

Beginning Sept. oath, the general
theme of the Four-Minute speeches
will be "The progress of Our Nation
During the First Six Months of War"
These speeches are made at the close
of the first show at the Grand Theatre
Following are the dates and subjects:
j. Introduction. Despite flaws the
outstanding fact is the wonderful
speed with which the American people
have organized themselves for war.
BY c. E. Blume. Thursday. Sept. 9th.
2. The Army trained more than
$4,000 officers in the first officers
camp; has built sixteen wonderful cam
tonments. BY Rev. Aaron Wolfe,
Friday, Sept. 2Sth.
3. The Navy, now completely manned,
is guarding our entire coast. BY
Clifford Mitchell, Tuesday. Oct. End.
4. The Shipping Board has started
to build the greatest merchant marine
in history. BY. a. II. Wright, Friday,
Oct. 5th.
The Railroads have organized war
board to carry out the most colossal
railroads plans ever conceived. BY
l.. II. Briggle. Tuesday, Oct 9th.
6. Other Governmental Activities.
The Red Cross, Food Conservation.
Price Control, etc. BY Mrs. j. p
Brastad, Friday, Oct 10th.
z. Effects of Huge Expenditures.
No big war profits. Money kept at
home. By Thomas F. Marshall, Tues
day, Oct. 10th.
8. Conclusion. Popular govern
ment is proving more efficient than
autocracy. By A. P. Guy. Friday, Oct.
10Th.
All of these speeches are made
under the authority of the Committee
on Public Information which is com
posed of The Secretary of State, The
Secretary of War, The Secretary of
the Navy, George Creel, Chairman.
The achievements of our govern
ment during the first six months of
war are wonderful. Hear these
speeches and learn more about what
our country has accomplished in six
short months.
j. F. Nichols, Chairman.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
Bombs Also Figure in Latest Ex-
posure of Teuton criminaIity.
.R0UMAN|A THE VICTIM
Lansing Discloses How U. S. Proteo
tion Was Abused After This
Country Assumed Charge o:
Teuton Affairs in Roumania.

Washington. Sept. 25.-How Ger
many "shamefully abused and exploit.
ed" the protection of the United States
by secreting in the German legation
at Bucharest, after the American gov.
ernment had taken charge of Ger.
many's affairs at the Roumanian cap
ital. quantities of powerful explosives
for bomb plots and deadly microbes,
with instructions for their use in de-
stroying horses and cattle. has been
revealed by Secretary Lansing.
1t was another of the series of Mr..
Lansing's disclosures of German in
trigue, made public without comment
In the same manner as the Won Lux
burg kilograms, which have brought
Argentina on the verge Of war with
Germany, the Won Eckhardt letter
from Mexico City and the Won Berns.
torff telegram asking the German for
eign Office for authorization to spend
$4,000 to influence Congress.
Report From Bucharest.
The latest story is told in report
to the State department from William
Whiting Andrews, secretary of the le-
cation at Bucharest, and letter from
Foreign Minister Porumbaru. of Ru.
mania.
Parcels and boxes taken into the
uerman consulate at Bucharest with
display Of great precaution aroused the
suspicious of the Roumanian govern
ment. On August 81, 1916, the evening
prior to the date of Roumania's de-
claration of war. some of the cases
were taken to the German legation, To-
Gated in different building from the
consulate.
Convinced that the boxes were not
taken away from the legation by the
German diplomatic mission on its de-
parture from Bucharest, the Rouman-
ian authorities later ordered the po-
lice to find and examine their con-
tents. The police communicated with
American Minister Vopicka, then in,
charge of German interests, who re-
luctantly assigned Secretary Andrews
to observe the search. The boxes,
were found buried in the garden Of
the German legation.
Mr. Andrews report says:
"The protection of the United States
was in this manner slamefully abused
and exploited. 1t this instance at
least, the German government cannot
have recourse to its usual system Of
denial"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
!aoRE EXPOSURES TO BE MADE
United States has Further Sensa-
sionaI Proof ~ lnfrioue

United States has Further Sensa-
sionaI Proof Of Intrigue.
Washington. Sept. 25-While there
Is no indication of what will be the
state departments next disclosure of
German intrigue in America or else
where it Is known that disclosures as
sensational as any yet published are
being held in reserve and may be
made at any time.
One of the things the state depart.
ment has is list of persons who re-
ceived German money in the passport
frauds, the munitions plots and prac-
tically all the other activities of Ger
man intrigue here which took place
between the beginning of the war in
August, 1914, and the entry of the
United States into the conflict.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
vimy Ridge Survivor Killed.

Missoula, Mont, Sept. 25.-D. Q.
Cross, a survivor of the desperate
struggle at Vimy Ridge on the western
war front, has been killed here in an
automobile accident. He was riding
with R. g. Thompson of Seattle, when
the bursting Of a tire caused the car
to turn turtle. Cross was crushed and
died instantly. Thompson escaped
with severe bruises. Cross held an
honorable discharge and had applied
for enlistment in the American forces.
but was rejected on account Of lung
trouble contracted from gases.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27

Instead of destroying the feathers
plucked from the fowls killed this fall,
the feathers should be saved and given
to the Red Cross for the filling of
pillows for the soldier boys. Fifty
pillows have already been made and
many more may be required, and
those who have expressed desire to
edo their bit" may here find the oppor-
tunity.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
GERMAN POSITIONS ARE TAKEN
British Take Offensive and Capture
Many Prisoners.

London, Sept. 24.-British troops,
after repulsing German attack
northeast OF Langemarck in Flanders,
attacked in turn and captured addi-
tional defenses from the Germans as
we'll as number of prisoners
"Our airplanes." says the official
statement, carried out successful
bombing raids and dropped during the
day 1874 bombs on hostile billets, hut
ments and airdromes. In the night
three tons of bombs were dropped on
the Roulers Menin and Wervicq rail-
way station.
-Four enemy airplanes were brought
down in air fighting and five were
driven down out Of control. Two Of
ours are missing"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
Agreement Between War Board
and Manufacturers Approved
by President Wilson.
coke PRICE TO Be CUT
Seduction Amount. to 62.5 Per Cent
Wage Scale Not to Be Affected,
According to Schedule Which
Is Subject to Revision.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Setting re-
auctions in steel prices of from so to
20 per cent, President Wilson has ap-
proved an agreement between the war
Industries board and the steel men for
figures on steel and its products.
Under powers conferred in the pri-
ority of transportation act the war in.
dustries board will supervise distribu-
tion of steel in manner best calcu-
lated to win the war.
Prices Agreed Upon Announced.
Steel prices agreed upon between the
government and producers were an.
nounced as follows:
Steel bars at Pittsburgh and Chicago. 500
arsssis stssl RatssEIless agreed 1925 hun
Reduction. 7ob per cent ~ n'"'' Gu" e's"'
Pig Irsneriee ,no er agreed upon sas tons
Steel shapes-PnsIs Chicago and Pittsburgh.
price @ agreed on 50 hun,lredweiglt: recent price,
Other prices agreed upon. ali subject to revi.
sion Jam !, lols' but to become effective mme
Iron ore: basis. lower lake ports price agreed
upon; s5B gross ton. No change.
+o Coke rs.nt G9nnrIsvs nrs price agreed npon SO net
cent. "
NO wage Reduction.
The announcement was accompanied
by the following statements:
1T was stipulated, first, that there
should be no reduction In the present
rate of wages; second, that the prices
above named should be made to the
public and to the Allies as we'll as to
the government; third, that the steel
men pledged themselves to exert every
effort necessary to keep up the produc.
ton to the maximum of the past, SO
long as the war lasts.
To Facilitate Production.
Measures will be taken by the war
industries board for placing orders and
supervising the output Of the steel
mills in such manner as to facilitate
and expedite the requirements of the
government and its allies for war pur-
poses and to supply the needs of the
public according to their public i'm
portance and in the best interest of
all, as far as practicable.
"a spirit of cooperation was mani
tested by the steel men and no doubt
ls entertained that every effort would
be made to bring the production as
nearly as possible up to extraordinary
demands resulting from the war;"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
BOYS and GIRLS CLUBS
TO Be HELD In CAKES

At a meeting of the directors of the
Tri-County Better Farming Associa-
tion, held at Oakes last Saturday, they
decided not to hold Farm Products
or Corn Show, which has been an an
nual affair at Oakes for some years
past. The show has been held under
the auspices of the association for
the past three years. The reason for
discontinuing the show this year is,
because there is no suitable place
where the show can be held, and take
care of the expansion the show has
been from year to year. The direct
ors thought it was better not to have
a show this year unless they could
make it better than it has been in the
past, for they believe in going ahead
rather than run a risk of going back.
ward.
A sentiment was expressed at the
Farmers Short Course last winter
favoring the organization of fair as.
sociation, and selling stock in order
"
suitable location, and the erection
of buildings for holding a good show.
Definite steps were taken to attain
this, but plans did not progress fai
enough at this date to make it pos
sible to complete the arrangements in
time for this years show. 1t was de-
cided, however, at Saturdays meeting
to continue with the plans and to
make a campaign at once among the
farmers and the towns people of the
county, to sell sufficient amount of
stocks in order to erect buildings and
be in readiness for big fair next
year.
1t is evident, in case a fair is held
in Oakes next year, will depend upon
the support the people will give the
fair proposition, and in the purchase
of stock The type of fair equipment
and the nature of the fair that is to
be held, will differ from most county
fairs, as it will be largely of an ed
ucational nature The plan is to con-
fine the buildings to city block and
do away with a race track and some
of the features commonly seen at
county fairs.
Amusements will be provided, but
they will be given in different
nature. If the plans of the directors
of the association are carried out, the
show will be new departure in the
fair business. We believe the plan is
good one, and the people of the
community should get back of it in
good shape.
The directors took action to assist
in holding contest for the boys and
girls at Oakes, as usual. The dates
have not been settled upon at this
time. This has been left to the
County Superintendent and the
County Agent. This will be about the
last of October.
1t was decided to permit and urge
farmers to show their products in con-
nection with the boys and girls con-
test. No prizes will be given al
though the farmers products will be
judged. Later announcements may
be expected regarding the Industrial
Contest for the boys and girls.
w. B. Richards,
County Agricultural Agent.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
NOTED RED CROSS
WORKER IS COMING

Mrs. Helen ]. Gamble, of Aberdeen,
a noted Red Cross worker. will be in
Oakes next Monday afternoon and will
make an address at the city hall at
$3.50 o'clock. Those interested in the
work will please attend.
The same evening at Mrs. Gamble
and party of local workers will go
to Glover where Red Cross Chapter
will be organized.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
MONUMENTS ON DISCLOSURES
German Paper Says v. 8. Expose Has
DisagreeabIe Character.

London. Sept. 25.-In commenting
on the latest Washington disclosures
concerning the activities Of Count Won
Bernstorff, former ambassador to the
United States, the Koelnische volks.
zeitung, according to an Amsterdam
dispatch to Reuters, says:
This affair, if true, has very dis.
agreeable character and it is highly
regrettable. The American govern.
ment, God knows how, was able to
get hold apparently of the whole col.
lection of German diplomatic docu.
ments, which it is now exploiting
against us and Sweden"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
st. Johns Lutheran

st. Johns Lutheran
Regular services next Sunday morn
ing at 1890. Theme: Luther's Bible.
English services in the evening at 8
o'clock. Theme: The Character Of
Luther. Lutherans are especially in
vited to attend these services.
Rev. H. Dierks, Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
GERMANS LOSE ON RIGA FRONT
Leave Dead on Field When Russians
Take Offensive.


Petrograd, Sept. 25.-Russian forces
on the Riga front south of the Pskoff
high road have taken the offensive
and, after a fierce struggle, occupied
the German positions in the sector of
Silzene, the Russian war office an.
nounces.
"The enemy lost severely, leaving
over 400 corpses on the field. We
captured 60 prisoners and 10 machine
guns" the statement reported.
The object of the Russian command
In initiating this attack and other not
dissimilar operations recently reported
from the Riga-Dvinsk front, may very
likely be the rectification of the line
east of the Dvina at points where It is
now weak.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
Neoro conscripts to Be MobfiIzed.

Washington, D. c., Sept. 25.-A ma
jority of the negro men of the Nation.
al army will be called out for mobili-
cation at the training cantonments
with the contingent of draft forces
summoned for October 3. The policy
of organizing separate colored and
white army units will be strictly ad-
hered to. Where a subdivision has
not sufficient negro drafted men to
make up q company or other unit, the
men viii be assigned to complete units
at another cantonment. Secretary
6akF makes this snapunesment.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
SHIP BUILDERS STRIKE ENDS
Agreement 10 Reached Following Al.
peal From President.

peal From President.
San Francisco, Sept. 25.-A tempo
rary wage schedule which will per-
nit 10000 iron workers, who struck
here, to return to work Immediately
upon ratification of the agreement by
the unions concerned, pending final
adjustment of their differences by the
Federal Board Of Cancellation, was
signed here at conference between
representatives of the men, their en-
ployers and federal mediators.
Gavin McNab, San Francisco at
torney, appointed by President Wilson
as special representative of the
Federal Shipping Board to adjust the
trouble, said that a telegram received
from the President, appealing to "the
patriotic cooperation of the workmen
and their leaders" was instrumental
in effecting@the settlement.
Ain Rn0nr m q mn r. ran m apas
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
NO MORE u. s. GOLD FOR SPAIN
Treasury Officials Virtually Decide to
Check Exports.

Washington, Sept. 25.-Treasury of.
ficials carrying out the governments
policy governing the conservation Of
gold have virtually decided upon
policy prohibiting the export of gold
to Spain. No gold has been licensed
for export to Spain since the Presi.
dents proclamation became effective
except several small shipments al
ready loaded aboard steamers.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27
Presbyterian

Remember that a warm, hearty well
come awaits you at all Of our services.
We aim to bring plain, simple mes
sage, and hope you will come and wor-
ship with us whatever your faith in
Jesus Christ may be. Come and see
how home like our services are. Ser
vices at 10:45 a. m. and 8 p. m.
Rev. Aaron Wolfe, Pastor.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1917-09-27

Atlanta, Sept. 25.-Thomas Il. Wat
son, through his attorney, ]. Gordon
Jones. announces that he has decided
to suspend publication of the Jefter.
sonian and the Thomson Guard, ana
to abandon his appeal from Federal
Judge Speer's decision barring the JET.
fersonian from the mails.