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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
43 IN HIDING,
STACKER HUNT
IN CITY SHOWS

The slacker hunt which 10
being waged by members OF
the police force. under the d..
reosion Of the mayors office,
resulted In the investigation OF
~ alleged siaekers Tuesday,
win the arrest Of four, who
were turned over 20 the feoer-
al authorities. OF the whole
number investigated, ~ were
not located, three had already
been drafted. four were regis
tered. nine were over age. five
were under age. ore was an
alien enemy, and four had A.
ready enlisted In various
branches Of Uncle Sans serv-
Ice.
Thc'four who were arrested were
released after the federal authori-
ties determined that there was no
ground for believing them 10 be
slackers They were Donald
James. Peter Olsen. Walter Lund.
strom. a0is Fourth ave. and a man
named Macarthur. els Fourth ave-
Think Many Are Hiding
The fact that more than half OF
the men whose cases we're investl-
gated could not be found by the
investigating officers. led authort
ties TO believe that many indiyid-
uals have purposely gone 20 parts
TO escape military SER
vice. Allowance Ia made. however.
for erroneous and changed ad.
dresses.
One of the average cases was
that OF Henry Norton. 436 22nd ave.
g.. who was adopted by Coleman
Norton. at that address, when he
was years old. His foster par.
ents believe him to be 35 years OF
age. they said. He is employed at
the Seattle Construction & Dry
Dock Co. /.
The Officers stated they had no
reason to doubt this explanation
OF why he did not register.
Slightly Over Age
Victor Pott, 900 Ninth ave-. IN
formed the Investigators. when
they questioned him. that he was
born In 1853. and was consequently
"a years old. The report OF the
states that Pott showed
his age plainly.
Another average case was that
OF George Mutchler. so7 Queen
Anne ave. who is married and has
two children. and declares he is
SO years old.
The three men who had already
been drafted and passed their OK
when they were visited
by officers. were Chas. Wilkie.
4743 10th ave. N. e.: J. Bernadino,
1855 18th ave. s.. and Joe Merrick.
OF Haddon hall.
The men who were already In
service were w. II. Mcclure, 762
n. 72nd st.. member OF the navy
band at Dan Diego: Malcolm Nor
rlson. an enlisted man Mt Fort Law
ton: Milton Noeder, lieutenant In
the United States army. and 7. q
iil6 James st, who Is en-.
rolled as a sub-chaser in the 18th
naval reserve.
Tho list OF names which police
are investigating an posi-.
bile slackers was accumulated by
Information communicated to the
'arious boards and TO the federal
authorities by letter and telephone
calls.
Some 400 cases have been inves-
tignted since June s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

Showing that the workers we're
willing 20 work 10 hours on GOV.
eminent contracts ALREADY made. In
order 10 effect a settlement of the
lumber strike. and that they had
been willing 10 arbl,rato and ne
gotlate with the employers on
other matters, but had been met
BY gnrcasonlng and arrogan, re-
fpsals on tho part OF the employers.
Ernest =. Marsh. president OF the
State Federation OF Labor. and
member OF the state defense coun.
ell. addressed the following letter
20 the public today:
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15

DEL HOWARD informed Los
Angeles scribe that "Rube" Gard.
ner is an ideal ballplayer. The
oak leader would like to find msaeu
players of Gardeners type.
Gardner is In there playing ali
the time." Howard said. HE gives
YOU the best he has and will do as
directed" We wonder II that's why
Del released Gardiier last spring.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
BY e. y. MARSH
president Washington State Fed.
GRAFTON OF labor)

~ this writing. August 10. all
efforts TO adjust tho big lumber
strike on terms ~ fairness TO the
strikers have failed ResponaIhlis
ity for this failure lies squareiy up.
on the shoulders Of the iunihcFmen.
who resisted pressure brought from
every quarter and stubborniy, per.
Sisted IN the attitude once assumed
by certain "malefaciors Of grca,
wealth" viz. the public be
damned"
For some time strenuous efforts
we're put forth 70 make II appear
that this entire lumber trouble was
mr. l. W. W. movement. the men In
The main ceaslng from work thru
fear ~ nodIly harm. To the last
some OF the operators hammered
away on this charge. but II fell fiat
Tho facts were that the strength
OF the I. W. W. Law almost entirely
In the woods. Tho men IN the
mills. both lumber and shingie.
we're not members OF that organiEa.
ton. nor in sympathy with I. W.
W. methods. Fifteen thousand men
were organized under the American
Federation OF Labor within three
weeks from the strike date. Thou
sands more came out who .'avc not
az yet been reached by organixs-
tIon--came out because their minds
we're set upon the shorter work
day and deemed tn. time oppor.
tune TO Join with their fellow work.
men in this shorter work day cam.
/ pafgn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Have you
Indigestion?

Your food will continue to dis
agree with you. and cause dis
tress until you strengthen your
digestive organs, and tone and
sweeten the stomach. You can
do this quickly and surely by
promptly taking a few doses of
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Thief Plays Comical
Inke ON Scotch Lad

BOSTON. Aug. IA bandit
eith . cross-grainec eense OF hui
NOR held mp Scotch kiltie some
where In Brighton" and robbed him
81 his nice plaid skirt and his fun
ny little hat
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Grain KING re-
Give PROFITS
TO RED CROSS

PORTLAND. Aug. 15.-Max II.
Houser. largest individual grain
dealer In the world. announced to-
day he would turn all his immense
profits In the future over to the
Red Cross. II Is authoritatively
reported here that he cleaned up
between s2,o00,00o and ss,0o,D0
last year.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Workers for Mediation

From first To last. the Interna.
tlonal Union of Single Weavers
and the International Union OF
Timberworkers held steadily TO the
policy OF negotiation and concilla.
ton. Their cards we're placed up
on the table. face up. They APP
preciated fully the gravity OF the
national situation and attuned their
policy TO the least disturbance OF
Industrial activity necessary to aid
the government in it's war program
They asked the state council OF de-
Tense TO use its good offices to
bring about conference two weeks
previous 10 the strike date. They
asked the representatives OF the
state and federal labor departments
to assist I'm bringing about con.
ference between the contendlng
parties. Again and again they
sought directly TO bring about con-
ferences between their officials
and the lumber manufacturer.
looking toward an amicabie settle.
ment
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
BEECHAm'S
pills

Their natural action relieves
the stomach of undigested food.
stimulates the flow of gastric
juice, renews the activity of
the liver and bowels, and
strengthens the digestive sys-
tenn. Take them with conf
dence, for 60 years. experience
prove that Beecham's Pills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
LosTaINoIaIN Int NERVES

When nervous. tired or restless, il restores
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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-08-15
Lumberm en- Arrogant

Arrogantly the lumbermen re-
fused. not only the peace offers OF
the men. but the intercession of
Representatives of tho United
States government. For ten days
they failed to 40 much as reply to
the written request for a confer
ence sent them by the federal and
state labor departments. the while
they were organizing to resist the
demands OF the men. On July 10
the press OF the state carried the
story of their "half.million dollar
slush fund" and II is significant
that they allowed that story to 20
uncontradicted for one month, until
the storm grew 80 hot about their
ears that in desperation they de-
MED the existence OF such a fund.
The pressure grew so strong that
finally they were compelled to come
into conference. taking refuge be-
hind the plea-which fooled nobody
that only the governments war
predicament" brought them into
conference. Was ever patriotism"
more shamefulIy abused?
Lumberrnen Insulting
Thru the efforts OF the state coun.
ell OF defense. conferneco was
finally arranged II was agreed
that five men should. represent the
the two unions to be- rep.
resented by five men. and a neutral
committee Of five prominent bust.
ness men and professional mon
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Correspondent of Danish So
cialist Paper Says Ger
many is Ready.
SAYS ENGLAND IS
ONLY OBSTACLE
Declares that Negotiations
Are Going on Among
Socialists.

Copenhagen, Via London. April IA.
within two months and half
is predicted by the Copenhagen cor
respondent of the Danish Socialist
press. who confirms the reports of un-
official negotiations between Russian
and German Socialists, as against the
diplomatic denIals in the Socialist
newspapers hero and in Berlin.
The first negotiations, says the cor
respondent, who is a Socialist member
Of the Danish parliament were brok-
en- off. enabling two papers to launch
a denial that they were in progress,
but they were Immediately resumed
and are being prosecuted vigorously.
The correspondent then enters into a
discussion of peace terms. in which he
appears to take German Socialists ex-
ment policy.
II am assured from an absolutely
trustworthy source" he says, that
Germany is ready to restore Belgium
and Servia, evacuate France and with
Turkey arrange an agreement with
Russia over the free navigation of the
Dardanelles. An agreement is possi-
BILE on the Polish question. as the
Russian government knows"
!He cotreSpoHoeHI pictures hls
land as the sole obstacle to peace
There Is reason to believe that the
first part Of his statement regarding
negotiations between Russian and
German Socialists Is correct, but his
exposition Of German peace terms
conflicts with the recent highly Off
cial declaration of the North German
Gazette that Germany is willing tc
conclude peace but on terms compat-
BILE with the great sacrifice which she
has made.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
WHEAT ACREAGE
INCREASE HARD
IN NORTHWEST
Red River Valley Crop Elk.
pert Says Seed Problem
is Grave.
Farmers Can Add to Pro
duction Of Corn, Oats and
Barley, Thought.

Minneapolis, April 14-Matin Wild
stem, Of Warroad. an authority on
Red River valley crops. said in Min
neapolis today that there will be
much difficulty IN increasing the
wheat production in the northwest,
because Of poor ssed.
II do not for 9 moment mean to
say that we will not be able through
the Minnesota state commission to do
much," he said. "But think it will
have to be largely in other crops than
wheat. t
THE seed problem in tho Red River
valley is a bad one. 1T is hard to soc
where the farmers IL they undertook
to increase their acreages. would get
good seed. There is plenty of it In
Canada. but farmer cannot buy
what he wants alone. There is lack OF
cooperation. Some big centralized
organization might help.
But. IL we fall to make the wheat
acreage increase that we have been
talking about we can put more land
into corn and oats and barley, rye
and potatoes. This will be done, am
sure" -.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
TURKS RETREAT
BEFORE BRITONS
Heavy Losses Inflicted on Then
as They Are Driven From
Ghaliyeh.

London. April 14.-The war ofiice
announces that the Turks are in re-
treat after q battle in Mesopotamia
with the British in which they suf-
fered heavy losses.
The Turks were driven from their
positions near Ghaliyeh, ten miles
northeast of Deltawah (Deltawah is
Sb miles north of Bagdad). They
then withdrew toward Seraijik and
thence toward Dely Abbas. The Brit
ish are pursuing the Turks.
On Wednesday the Turks list 500
killed and 200 wounded.
This announcement indicates that
the British have wrecked tho plan
Of the Turks to halt the invading
armies which have been sweeping for
ward without serious interruption for
several weeks An Official British
statement on Tuesday said the Turks
were preparing q converging move
ment against the British between the
Adheim and Diala rivers. 1t IL in this
region that the fighting now reported
occurred.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
BILL TO FIX
FOOD PRICES
MAY Be ASKED
Secretary Houston Confers
With Leaders Regarding
Federal Regulation.

Washington, April 14.-Activities OF
the government in furtherance Of Its
campaign to stimulate food produc-
ton in the United States during the
war continued unabated today.
Secretary Houston of the depart
ment Of agriculture conferred with
congressional leaders regarding pro-
posed legislation, authorizing the
government to regulate and fix food
prices If necessary and to license large
distributing agencies
President Wilson has under consid.
Grafton a suggestion. approved by
Secretary Houston, that he issue q
proclamation calling the public's at
tention to the need for increased pro.
duction and economy in the use of
food stuffs.
AS a stimulus to the movement 70,
more intensive gardening the depart.
ment has prepared for free distribu-
ton a complete manual for the guild
ance Of gardeners. The department
will mail a copy to any persons re.
OuestinR It.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
WAR REVENUE
BILL WILL Be
PASSED TODAY
House Committee Work on
Seven Billion Measure
Amendments Stricken.

Washington, Apr4 14.-Passage be-
fore night Of the II, 900. 100000 war
revenue bill by the house by an al
most unanimous vote was assured to-
day. -'..
The measure was taken up in the
house today undeyi an agreement to
begin discussion Of amendments un-
der the five-minute rule. General de-
bate closed last night.
An amendment by Representative
Shackelford to levy an. additional in
come tax with yfew to. preventing
of order. =
A proposal by Representative
Towner Of Iowa to eliminate the pro.
posed $3.000,oO0 loan to the allies also
was eliminated.
Speeches by Republican Leader
Mann and Representatives Rainey o.
Illinois, Fitzgerald Of New York. ant
Gardner of Massachusetts, urging full
adoption of the broad features of thu
administrations plan, were applaud
ed,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
$4,000 fire
AT FLNCAL, N. D,
Five Buildings Are Destroyed
Enderlin Fire Department
Rushed to the Scene.

Fingal. N. D.. April IA loss of
between $4,000 and $4,000 was sus-
tained here in the destruction by fire
this morning of five buildings on Main
street Of the business district, Only
the arrival Of the Enderlin, N. D. fire
department. transported on a special
train over the 500 line, prevented a
greater loss.
The fire started at Z o'clock in the
Fred Kenckes hardware store. That
building. together with Kencke's resi-
dence. the Fingal Land and Loan
company building, and two vacant
store buildings, known as the Nichol-
son buildings, were destroyed. The
cause Of the hre was not definitely
determined.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
U. S. MUNITIONS
PLANTS REVEAL
BIG CAPACITY
Navy Bids, Made Public To.
day, Show Wonderful
Work that Can be Done

Washington. April 14.-The navy
department made public today bids
received from 25 munition makers on
an order for 1,57S,00o shells Of all
calibers, the figures bringing out
sharply the enormous capacity of
American plants.
Eleven bidders each offered to alb
sorb the entire order for $1.170,O0O
one FOUNDER projectiles and within a
few weeks to begin deliveries at the
rate of from 100000 to 100000 shells
a month. They were six separate pro-
posals covering the entire order for
5000 14-inch Shells.
The bids show also capacity to
produce 10000 six-inch shells, $500
14-inch and about the same number
Of 12-inch shells a month after the
machinery is set in motion.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
CHICAGO TEACHER
EXPELLED FOR HIS
ANTI-WAR PAMPHLET

Chicago. April 14.-Heath. a pub
lie school teacher, has been suspend
ed by Jacob M. Loeb, president Of the
school board, on account of his issu-
ance Of an anti-war pamphlet. The
pamphlet attacks the policy of the
American government. states that the
war Is for mercenary gain and that
4 league between the newspapers and
financiers Is responsible for the en-
trance Of the United States.
In suspending Heath. Loeb said the
''slackers over at the marriage bu-
reau are red-blooded patriots beside
YOU"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
DETROIT AMERICANS
BECOME MEMBERS OF
RED CROSS SOCIETY

Detroit, Mich, April 14.-The De-
troit Americans have become mem
bers Of the Red Gross organisation. 1t
was announced today. President Ma
win and Manager Jennings yesterday
made substantial contributions to the
society after which the fund wai
swelled by contributions from every
player.
Itsalso was announced that the De.
troit team will continue its military
training and will give exhibitions In
each Of the baseball parks where il
viii! play this season.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
SOCIETY WOMEN OF
WASHINGTON PLEDGE
SELVES TO ECONOMY

Washington. April IA group Of
Washington society women have re-
sponded to the appeal Of Mrs. Will
son. wife of the president, and wives
of other high officials for rigid econ
omy during the war by obtaining sign
ed pledges of hundreds of their as
sociates to follow this program: Sim
plicity in dress and entertainment, no
meal to exceed three courses, one
meatless day a week.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
WARNS GERMAN
PEOPLE AGAINST
GROWING EXCITED

Amsterdam, via London, April IA.
Tho military critic Of the Vossische
Zeitung of Berlin writes that he has
received many letters which prove
that the nerves Of many readers are
beginning to give way" He dwells on
spreading among those at home. and
warns the public not to Judge the sit
uation from single events but to take
events IL q whole into consideration.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
SPAIN PROTESTS
AGAINST SINKING
OF HER STEAMER

Madrid. Via Paris, April 14.-For-
eign Minister Gimeno has announced
that the protest to Germany in regard
to the sinking of the Spanish steamer
San Fulgencio was sent to the Span
ish ambassador in Berlin on Saturday
in a diplomatic pouch and not trans
mitted through the German ambassa-
dor at Madrid. The gravity Of the
situation is emphasized by all the
newspapers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Record in Philaielphia

Philadelphia. April 14.-Recruiting
today for the army and navy In this
city broke all records since the days
of the Spanish war. Up to noon forty
enlistments for the army forty for
the navy and nine for the marine
corps had been accepted. Many eager
applicants were rejected.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
$4,000 LOST
BY CANADIANS
Vimy Ridge Costly Victory
Seven Day Losses Greater
Than 10 Months in 1915.

Winnipeg, April 14.-The Canadian
losses in clearing the slopes Of Vimy
ridge was 1900. They lost in the past
seven days as many as their first di-
vision lost in ten months in 1915.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
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THE WEATHER.

) North Dakota: Partly cloudy
tonight and Sunday; probably
unsettled west portion: not much
change in temperature.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14
Active In Chanpaene,

Paris. April 14.-Artillery fighting
continues with marked intensity in
the Champagne, the war office an.
nounces. French patrols were active
and brought back prisoners. South
of st. Quentin there was heavy ar
tillery actions.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-14

Great Work Done In Few Days.
These generals and their colleagues
under Field Marshal Sir Douglas HaiE
have accomplished since Monday
work which military writer's expected
would occupy great part Of the sum-
mer. but thus far there has been no
flag waving or celebration in Great
Britain.
The impression prevails that greater
events will soon follow and that with
the fall of Lens. the relief Of Lille
will not be long delayed.
The Robesonian., 1917-07-26
RITE AM PHILADELPHUs NEWS
Protracted Meeting Going On-Ship-
ping demonstrating Stock for
COTTON Mill at Red Springs--Roads
DaI rord:%iOrr- Personal

Protracred Meeting Going On-Shap-
ping demonstrating Stock for
COTTON Mill at Red Sprin gs-Roads
In Bad ConditiOn-Personal
corresnondence of The Robesonlan.
Buie, July 25-A protracted. meet
ing started here Sunday and Will con-
tinna through the week.
Messrs. J. w Glover and. X; A.
Melvin are spending the day IN ray
etteville.
Miss Nena Rhyme left this morning
for near Maxton.
Lots of watermelons and canta'
1ounes are being shipped from here
Mr.. Sam Jackson and daugnter
Miss Irene. spent the weekend a
Dunn. Mo
! Messrs. James Mcleod, James NC
! MILAN and Lacy Prevatt spent frl
:. dav evening in the Harmony sectlo1
:, Miss Ruby Melvin is spendlng. !,
few days at Buie visiting her 1atn
er, Mr.. r. A. Melvin. ~
n We are glad to report Mrs. ). "
Glover improving: 4-
Dr.. J. S. Mcmillan was in tow
}, Yesterday getting up stock Tor co15o
' mill which is to be built at ne
$ Springs in the near future. he
n having no trouble in securing su
eI scribers, alreay having near SlO'
t 900 subscribed. .,o,
l.. Roads are in bad condition throut
a here, and in other places, on accou
of so much rain.
The Robesonian., 1917-07-26
Record of Vessels Sunk

London Dispatch, July Is.
Twenty-one British vessels of more
than 1000 tons each and three Of less
than 1000 tons each were sunk last
week by mines or submarines, &C
Scording to the weekly admiralty
report on shipping losses One fish
ing vessel was also sunk.
Tho announcement of the British
admiralty given above. shows an in
crease Of seven vessels of more than
500 tons sent to the bottom as COM
pared with the report Of the urevi-
Gus week when fourteen were sunk.
In the smaller category the loss is
one less than that given in the re-
port of the previous week, while there
was falling off by seven in the
number of fishing vessels sunk.
The Robesonian., 1917-07-26
Three .Wemen and q. Man and the Dog
to be Sure .-....-.e

A dickens of little pet dog caus,.
ed one man and three women to spend
the day in Lumberton yesterday when
they had intended to journey on to
Charlotte. Three women and a man. ~,
cantain even stopped the train. The
neonle were late in getting to the
station and the train had started.
, The conductor stopped the train at
ter it had pulled up a bit and was
going to let them get on, but when
! he told the lady the dog could not gG
that way, that he it or she woulo
have to be expressed, the entire par:
ty decided not go until they &c e3u;, !,
F.! make arrangements, decently and II
order. to have his dogship travel il
(; state. Wherefore, three women ant
a man and dog had the chance o o
! their lives yesterday to spend a ga!
in the best town to be sure.