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The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
Failure to Protect Children in Wartime
Brings Perils to Great Britain
BY WILLIAM L. CfiENERY

England so considering her lack of foresight failing
guard children the nation the outbreak of the Miss
Louise Montgomery of the joint committee education Under the
strong emotion school buildings turned into military
hospitals the teaching crippled by the loss oil
numbers drawn into other forms of public
kinds of school extension, like schools medical
Inspection dentistry lunches either seriously curtaid
The compulsory education laws relaxed Over 10000
children eleven and thirteen lawfully excused
from school to to work.
Nearly 100000 little children of kindergarten primary
immediate wartime Then followed
breakdown of settlements and other
clid-welfare work
will be difficult task gauge the results of this policy but
England facing that point Juvenile delinquency
England has increased at least 81 cent since the began
The committee appointed investigate the health of munitlon
reports working children oeraxed and should be
only immediate breakdown but also against the impo
strains that future growth and Development Regard
peril life the committee recommends that
children should be employed night for thar twelve hours
a day.
chidabor committee of America has
protect the children the nation
the recognized effects labor and to the
compulsory school attendance Owen r. Loveoy general secretary of
he committee, is entitled % a hearing at this time.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
THE NEW CITY COUNCIL.


exceptionally light
exercised franchise
makes the citizens
the things
working
municipal authorities their
In elecng the position Auditor
will be thing
able out his making
for other cities benefits
We glad
thoughtful
giving them substantial
membrance extended
o prices
o S desra
We there will be
realizing his responsibility
successfully everything
The Colorado
deliberations will
full endorsement the citizens the
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19


activities this
citizens held meeting the Capitol
ing PERMANENT WAR COUNCIL
Guner Secretary Nolan,
Negos qualities patriot faithful citizen
in
prosecuting rights
development.
min
to
and purpose
in
there
civilization crumblng
eIowczen
of battalion possibly
by their and with hope
ant the batteeds of glorious
given to the nation of the achievements the
Colorado
rally round the flag which
sizing the advantages that the
that hearty will
sung large ensmenteven
thereby that
terrors The
quainted with Major
the the officers
coored battalion will
acquisition UNCLE SANS GREAT
DVIDUALLY INTERESTED NECESSARY
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
Telling the Truth.

To tell truth, rightly understood, is
not to state the true facts, but to con-
vey true impression; truth in spirit,
not truth TO letter Is the true veracity.
Stevenson.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
stinn Gaa.

Experts tell us that ii is waste of
gas TO allow the flames to blaze up
the sides of kettle or saucepan. This
does not cause the contents to boil any
more quickly.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
Wealth.

The loss of wealth is loss of dirt, as
sages in all times assert; the happy
mans without shirt.-John Hey
wood.
The Colorado statesman., 1917-05-19
All Set.

Employer-"Now, remember, If /
catch you in lie I'll discharge you"
New Office Boy-"You won't, sir; I'm
no bonehead."
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
BUY TICKETS
FOR BENEFIT |
OF SOLDIERS ! ] / |
KEN Temple Band to Give
Excellent Program to Help
Raise Company Fund.

4 Tickets for the benefit concert for
the local National Guard, which is to
be given Tuesday night by the KEN
Temple band, were placed on sale to-
day in Grand Forks and East Grand
Forks. The proceeds will be turned
into a fund for the Machine Gun
company and, NJ Company, and every
resident on both sides Of the river is
urged to aid In making the concert q
financial success. St S.;JI 9e
= The committee in charge Of raising
a fund hopes to raise $4,000 or $3,-
900, SO that the members of the two
will be assured Of some of
sthe luxuries and pleasures that or
dinarily are not associated with army
life. The fund means much to them
and 1t should be as large as the resi-
dents Of the two cities can make 1t.
An exceptionally fine program has
been arranged for the concert. I'm
der the direction Of Prof. De La Mara
the band prepared some excellent mu-
sic for the Shrine convention In Min
neapolis, but, when the big amuse-
ment features were called off, the
band did not 60. A number Of rehear-
sails have been held recently and the
band now is in excellent condition for
the concert. f6s,
There will be a number Of added
features, including the. Lilac Hedge
quartet, N. B. Black Of Fargo, and
Mrs. g. w. Wright Of Fargo will sing
Paolo Conte will play the accom-
paniments for Mrs. Wright. Z:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
.NOTICE TO I. w. W.:
"THIS is AN UNHEALTHY
TOWN." -

The local police are rounding up all
foaters and driving them out of town
as rapidly as they can. No one with
out legitimate excuse for being here
Is allowed ito tarry, and. by carrying
out this policy, the authorities here
have been able to avoid trouble.
Archie Sinclair, formerly secretary
of the organization, returned to Be-
midi last evening and when he re-
fused to stay on the train and "go
on he was quickly arrested. He was
lnruiy and the o1lee g !: had s use
force to take him tcs Il wa Z
raigned in muniti court etflis morn
Ing on a charge Of calling a police
man vile names. He was sentenced
to pay fine of $40 or do twenty days
in the local Jail. Sentence was sus.
pended provided he would leave the
city. He took a train for Duluth.
The Crookston Lumber company
has thrown a, Gordon of guards around
Mill No. 2 and the yards surrounding
the burned structure. Secretary Dun
ming is reported to have said to Ed
Ashley, formerly Of Crookston, that
the burned plant never would be
started again unless all I. w. w. mem
bers made up the crew.
Twenty-Five members gathered al
Blackduck, rs miles north of here
were reported to be coming to Be.
midji tonight. They will be met by 8
strong guard. -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
/. W W GET
READY FOR BIG
/ DRIVE J / / \ | ON | |. N. | D. ] .
N - a =. "
big Dick" They call State,
Only for Their Farm
Laborers.
FORCING MEN TO
JOIN THE ORDER
Big Guard Around Mill at
Bernidji-All Floaters
Kept on Move.
fBy STAFF Corrcspondent.) )

.Bemidji, Mimi, July 27.-Bemidt
today doomed up as the city whence
the Industrial Workers Of the World
will make their big drive on North
Dakota-"Big Dick" as the I. w. w.
members, call the state. This city and
Blackduck and other small towns in
the section are seething with I. w. w.
activities, all Of which point to an
organization that will move into
North Dakota in few weeks to take
charge of the harvest situation.
Men who are tramping it through
this section and beating their way on
trains are being waylaid by I. w. w.
organizers and told that they must
join the organization else they cannot
go to big Dick" j.
Apparently, the Industrial Workers
Of the World are determined to take
over the farm labor situation in North
Dakota, despite the, fact that the
farmers Of that state turned down A.
G.. Townley's proposed. agreement
with them. ~;
I. w, w. men are gathering in
Blackjack and surrounding towns
Twenty-Five were reported at Black
duck this morning and many were To-
Gated In other places.
s. G. Bailey, representing the Min
nesota public safety commission, is
investigating the situation and giving
local authorities aid in coping with it
The following placard has beer
placed on the outer walls Of the loca
depot:
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
HIGH TREASON
CHARGE MADE
ON ACl'TAT0R
Deserter from the British
Army Nabbed For
Offenses in US.

Chicago, July 27-Daniel Fl. Wal
lace, author Of "Shanghaied Into
War was arrested at Davenport,
3 Iowa, for hearing On the charge Of
high treason on which he was arrest
ed. He was one Of the organizers
Z OF the League of Humanity" COM
posed Of persons who style themselves
"Conscientious objectors to war.
n1ent and that Of fellow members Of
the League Is deserter from the
British army According to an Off
fcial Of the League the British army
has set q price upon Wallace,s head.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
4 wv. w. Said to Have made
Threat to Wipe Out all
Northern Idaho.
LABOR TROUBLES
TAKE ON NEW PHASE
Shipbuilding on Coast May
be Involved if Strike
Continues.

Spokane, Wash, July 27.-With in.
eendiary fires breaking out in the for
sests all through Washington. Oregon
and the Panhandle of Idaho and the
car strike in Seattle still unsettled the
labor situation is assuming serious
aspect in this section of Athe country.
\ Word was received here today from
4 Potlatch, Idaho. that more than 20
( fires were set today in the Clearwa-
4 ter country. threatening 10000 acres
Of the best white pine timber in
Idaho. Officials there assert that
members of the I. w. w. have de-
clared that there will not be an acre
Of timber standing in northern ldaho
by fall Ai.l 5,g 4sgs {.
orofno, Idaho, sends word of 24gal-
legged incendiary fires.
Many other points in this region re-
port small fires.
Hillsboro, Oregon, dispatches de-
clare that the sheriff has left with 70
men for the scene of trouble in log
ging camps west Of there.
Seattle reports that mill owners and
officials Of the shingle weavers' union
unite in declaring that the federal
government has no intention of taking
a hand in the strike of mill workers
which has crippled western Washing
4 ton mills for the last two weeks but
South Bend, WASH, dispatches tell OF
the arrival Of E. c. Snyder, Of Seattle,
as special representative of Secretary
OF Labor Wilson. He Is reported as
having arranged a conference Of mill
q owners :and mill workers for tomor-
row morning in an effort to settle
their differences.
Fears National Disaster.
Governor Withycombe, of oregon,
J. .arinounced today his intention of Gre
ating a board Of conciliation to which
may be submitted differences between
capital and labor. Il believe tnls
country is on the verge of grave In
dustrial difficulties he said, and our
national safety depends upon freedom
from Internal dissension!."'
4, The settlement of the car strikes N
\ Seattle and Tacoma tonight await the
s3outcorae Of. an adjourned conferences
which Is to be held tomorrow after
noon between a committee of .striktn
Z car men and officials Of the tractiof
chmpariies Y Sixteen hundred Seattle
i ear men and three hundred In aTacoms
are on strike, principally for recognl
tion of their union. !. ~ ..!4, rs5
7Maantime ais men brought across
thescontinent ito break the strike, arr
passing their time In idleness. Thell
possible usefulness in the situation
has become somewhat doubtful II
view Of Mayor GilIs announced oppo
: sttion to their operation Of cars II
the down town districts. j, s5..
Unless the strike is settled sooI
there is danger of the trouble spread
ing to Seattle ship yards through sym
pathy strikes and tieing up construc
tion Of steel vessels
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
GERMANS HIDE
THEIR WEALTH
Government Appeals for
Gold Fall on Deaf Ears
These Days.

Amsterdam, July 27-The daily re-
curing public notices printed in con-
spicious type in German newspapers
entreating citizens to aid the father
land by giving it their gold evidently
is insufficient Of productive results.
The Weser Zeitung of Bremen says
competent authorities calculate that
coins are being obstinately boarded in
Germany, while the value Of gold or
naments is estimated at a billion
marks.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
$500 WHEAT
WILL KEEP UP
BREAD PRICES
Baking Industry's Emergen
cy Council Warns Con-
ferees on Food Bill.

,o,,nicatog masn1 to the y conrresziona1 com com
ferees on the food bill. the war
emergency council Of the baking in
quiry today gave notice that the $500
minimum for wheat proposed by the
bill will permit no reduction in the
present price of bread. The council
sees no immediate prospects for re-
duction in bread prices
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
3GUARDSMEN
KILLED IN CAMP
BY LIGHTNING
Storm Swept over First Reg
irnent Near St. Louis,
Missouri.

st. Louis, July 27.-Three members
of the First regiment Missouri ma
tional guard, were killed and dozen
were injured, some of them danger
ously, by a bolt Of lightning during a
storm which swept Camp Maxwell,
St Louis county. Ag
Mary tents about the camp were
set afire by lightning but most of the
occupants escaped without serious in
jury. @
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
5000 RAILROAD
SWlTCHMEN TO
STRIKE AT ONCE
Chicago TER ais vill 81
Tied up Government
Transport Caught.

Chicago, July 27.-Six thousand
railroad switchmen employed in Chi
cago terminals are expected to strike
at o'clock. tomorrow morning, ac-
cording to an announcement made
today by Frank Hasler Of the general
managers conference committee. The
railroad officials said the strike prob
ably would tie up considerable gov
ernment railroad transports and said
it resulted from demands of Brother
hood of Railroad Trainmen for a
closed SHOP
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
RUSSIA DOESN'T NEED
u. s. TROOPS But NEEDS
/ RAILROAD MATERIAL
EMPEROR CHARLES
NARROWLY ESCAPED
DEATH ON BATTLE
FRONT IN GALICIA

Amsterdam, July 27-Emperor
Charles of Austria had narrow
escape while visiting the battle
front in Galicfa, say newspaper
reports received here. While he
was taking luncheon at a castle
near the battle line, Russian ar
tillery shelled the building. The
emperor at first refused to take
cover and went on the balcony,
but was finally prevailed upon to
leave the dangerous territory.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
ONE OUT or FIVE
PLY 81 All i Y FIT
FOR DR. A FT ARMY
TN PIT'T'S URG

Pittsburg, July 27--ExRxniIla-
lions Of the FIRST quota under the,
draft being held In the twenty
third ward in Pittsburg, are
showing that nearly four ont OF
I every fiyc are physically iisquaIi-
I fied, twas announced today by
the exemptions board. ri
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
GERMAN SUB LOST
ON FRENCH COAST:
DESTROYED BY CREW

Paris, July PA German subma-
rine was destroyed on Thursday on
the French coast west of Calais. The
undersea boat went ashore and the
crew unable to free her opened the
gasoline tanks and set fire to the yes
sci.
The members of the crew reached
the shore where they were made pris-
oners.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
Motor and Cycle Battalions
Also Held on to the
Last Moment.
HEROIC DEEDS ON
RUSSIAN FRONT
But Traitorous Soldiers Sig
nailed to Germans From
Rear Of Russian Lines. h

Petrograd, July o7-Accounts Of
the battles in Galicia which have
reached here say the cavalrymen
fought like demons. Cossacks oper-
ating with Russian and British motor
cars defended the Sereth line as long
as the last hope remained. 1t is re-
ported X that artillerymen on their
knees implored the infantry to save
their guns, but that the infantry did
not heed them:
General Korniloff's orders to shoot
traitors and maurauders are being
carried out.
The commander of a grenadier
fusing to fire on ,deserters. The
Fifth Cyclists battalion fought most
bravely. lit kept off three German
regiments with its machine guns and
carbines and made several bayonet
charges afoot. In one attack, the
men rode their bicycles. Some sec
tions of the battalion lost 80 per cent
Of their officers.
A member of the Duma who has re-
turned from the Dvinsk front states
that after the Russian shock battal-
ions had, captured very important
German positions, it was discovered
in several instances that signalling to
the Germans was going on from the
Russian rear. ".lsi'-G
belgian dTIlll6ryINen anu tIIleCudi-
ical experts in Petrograd, many Of
whom were wounded on the User or
Lat Ypres, are forming Battalion
Of Death to give an example of mill
tary valor on the Russian front.
(By Associated Press.)
Despite all unfavorable news that
continues to come from the Russian
war theater, there are occasional
| CT of inn ;n "a CIT ~
Last evenings Petrograd newspapers,
| for instance, found cause to report a
better situation at the front, probably
as a result of the drastic measures to
restore discipline which the govern
ment has authorized in the re-estab-
lishment of field courts martial and
the reimposition of the death penalty
Similar stringent measures in Pet
rograd also appear to have proven
effective in dealing with disorderly
elements. Il IA Reports of renewed fight
Ling in the capital aI.are.acconpanied by
4 the statement that government troops
stepped into the situation with salu-
i tary. effect, suppressing the rioting
4 SYeThe Austro- g Germahs rush into the
4 Idfsorganized Russian lines in eastern
I Galtcia has widened in effect, extend.
ling now outheastward towards the
4 Bukowina border and resulted in the
capture of Kolomea. }t
Berlin mentions the Austro German
advance both north and south al
"rabid' and this 1t appears to be, al
i though there has been somewhat of g
lslackening in the pace Of the Russian
lretreat movement.
4 Meanwhile the entente front else.
where is giving renewed evidence Of
+ it's solidity, not only in a military, bu
in political way. The allied con.
ference at Paris. which was believed
to have been chiefly devoted to Bal
u kan affairs, adjourned its session with
ia renewed declaration Of united pur
pose on the part of the entente power.
not to lay down their arms until thu
i Central powers have been put in. 6
position where they would not find i
possible again to. pursue a policy o.
i criminal aggression. d D
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
WEATHER FORECAST.

Partly cloudy and somewhat
unsettled tonight and Saturday.
Warmer tonight in extreme east
port portions, ,,as+,a,d and cle cooler IN extreme
Bar. 29.99; Ther. 81; Max. s5;
Min. So; wind, southeast, 8 miles.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
CHENC TU IS in
FLAMES AS TWO
ARMIES BATTLE
Capital Of Tze-C Chuen, China,
Center Of Fighting, is
in a Panic.

shanghai, China. ulys5 g "A J: corr
News reports that serious lighting
has broken out again at Cheng- tn,
capital Of the province of Sze-C Chuer1,
where sKwei-Chow and Yuan Nan
troops have resumed their quarrel for
mastery of the province. The city
is in flames and the people are fleeing
in panic. 81
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
PALZER SHOT
BY HIS FATHER
Prize Fighter was Trying to
Shield Mother from His !
Angered Parent.

Fergus Falls. MINI, July 27.-A1
Palzer, we'll known prize fighter, was
shot and perhaps fatally injured by
his father when the latter attacked
the fighters mother. Palzer is now In
a local hospital. The father also shot
the mother. Sia ds,ts "a y
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
IGASO OLINE TIC CKETS
no CHECK DIR AIN ON
SUPPL Y lis TIIR AIT

Oklahoma city. Okla, July r.
Purchase OF gasoline on the ticket sys-
tenn unless consumpt ton In this state
!, as possibility today by j.. M. Ayde-
lotte, chairman Of the state council
Y Of defence. III
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
EARTHQU UAIIE SHOOK
UP Blu UEN0S AIRES

Buneos Aires, July PA slight
I earthquake was felt last night
9 throughout the country. ssl lBa Ii X
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
More Closely United Than
Ever, is Statement Of \
Conference.
SECRET COUNCIL
WAS UNANIMOUS
Will Not Lay Down Arms
Until End Desired Has
Been Fully Attained.

Paris, July 27.-The allied powers
yesterday concluded their secret con-
ference after announcing decision
to continue the war until the objects
for which they are fighting are attain
ed. $.
b Their declaration which was voted
unanimously before separating, reads:
''The allied powers, more closely
united than ever for the defense OF
the peoples rights, particularly in
Balkan peninsula, are resolved not to
lay down arms until they have attain
ed the end which in their eyes DOM
mates all others-to render impossi-
BILE return of the criminal agrees
sion such as that whereof the central
empires bear the responsibility"
\ There was unanimous agreement on
all decisions reached during the meet
ings. "A
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-07-27
what italy Most Desires.

Rome, July 27.-The Italian press
is displaying interest in the Paris con-
ference of the entente allies, from the
political viewpoint.
Italys only concern in this connec-
ton says the Giornale D'Italia is to
secure a permanent settlement OF
Balkan politics. It denies that any
territorial expansion is desired by
Italy In that direction and express a
hope that Italy's counsels will pre-
vail regarding the possibility of a fed
Grafton of the Balkan states on a just
basis for the Serbs, the Rumanians
and the Bulgars, thus insuring future
internal peace in the region and also
strong federation in opposition to
the Central empires. sa5s-
The contention in many quarters
here is that 1t Is not too late now to
win back not only Bulgaria, but par
ticularly Turkey. to the Entente AL
lies n HEfg
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1917-02-25

II. NJ. Long left last night for
Portland where he will remain.
L. E. Miller. OF Wolf Creek. spent
Saturday In the city attending to
business.
Mrs. y. l.. Coates arrived last night
from Ashland for visit with Mrs.
E. ". Cargiil.
L. @. sauer. who has been spending
several months at Los Angeles and
other southern California cities. re-
turned Friday evening TO his home
In this city.
Japalac at cramer Bros. $50
Mrs. r. W. Reid and two children
left yesterday morning for Chico.
where they will Join Mr.. Reid. who
preceded them to that place. They
VIII make their home there.
Poultry foods. grit. shell and char
coal ut cramer Bros. $50
W. y. Tecpla. OF Foots creek, spent
Friday and Saturday in the city. Mr.,
Tcepla engaged In mining on up
per Foots creek and he says that there
viii now be abundance OF water for
mining purposes.
Miss> Anna NJ Turiey left yester-
day for Mcdford. Miss Turley spent
two weeks In the city and In the
nearby rural districts In the interests
OF the extension department OF the
Oregon Agricultural College.
The best silk boot ladies' hose In
black. white and colors. The price
will please you. Kinney 4 Truax.
J. II. Caldwell. who las purchased
the Bijon theGter. left Friday for his
home at Neg Perce Ida. He will re-
ARA here il about two weeks with
ais fouseiold effectg. Mr., Caldwell
va. formerly 'esid,n Of IN F. civ
and promises to become a booster.
Alex Nibley spent Friday In Med
Aofu NJ" lcit hhht cNchihg ioi oaVH
to get acreage for sugar beets for the
local factory. While In Medford Mr..
Nibley bought him home and will
soon bring his family from Portland.
Spencer sweet peas nj Cramer Bros.
T. W. rImpson. auditor for the
tah-idaho Sugar company. sponI
several days here anditing the COM
pany's books. He left last night for
the new factory at North Yakima.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. n. Scott arrived
last night from Long Beach and WIFI
visit for u short time with the Rev.
J. II. Harmon family. Mr.. Scott is
resident Of Umatilla county.