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The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
morning.

ulOrIlnS.
By school of the soldier, squad or
company, is meant good, hard physi-
cal drill, in marching and with equip
Iment. In the school of the soldier or
squad, the men are divided into
squads. and drilled by corporals. In
the school Of the company the whole
company drills together.
For the coming week we have in
addition to the above, bayonet ex-
ercises, etc.
I have written all about the work.
ing, or unpleasant side of the camp.
Now I will tell you about the pleas
ures CD we enjoy. The most i'm
portant one of these is the mess call.
The meals as served are excellent. a
great deal better than expected.
enough Of it. While everything is
eaten out Of one plate, most of the boys
enjoy this part Of the program more
than anything else. Every man has
his place at the tables, and when he
gets through he has to carry his
dishes to the kitchen, and has to
empty everything he did not eat,
(there is not much of that) into a
receptacle placed there for that pur-
pose, and has to separately place the
dishes on the table. Every man has
a plate, cup, knife, fork and spoon
to take care of in this manner.
The beds are good. While they are
not feather beds, they are as good as
can be expected under the circum-
stances. I think the government is
doing great york along military
lines, considering the unprepared con-.
dition we were in at the outbreak of
the war, and if Kaiser Bill could only
see the men here, how seriously
everybody takes it, he might be
scared into peace terms in short
order. This reminds me of the pa
rade I saw in Minneapolis yesterday
afternoon. There was the 1st Min
nesota regiment Of guardsmen, some
regulars, students at the naval train
ing station, with jthe drafted men
bringing up the rear in the parade.
1000 men in the line and the streets
were lined with spectators that in
round numbers must have gone well
up to 10000 people. This should be
another scare for Bill.
There are a whole lot more things
that I could relate regarding social
affairs but as this is the only day we
haxe in which to rest ] must close for
this time.
Might as well mention here that
Raymond Craig, son of Rev. R. II.
Craig, is also in my company, and so
| is Mr.. Tucker from Bismarck.
s. VALENTINE KOCH.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
Lehman Murder
Case Transferred
to Golden VulLeu

The regular September term of dis
trict court convened Tuesday morning
with Judge w. c. Crawford presiding.
A jury term was not called at this
time and all of the criminal cases were
held over the term. A number of
court cases will be moved for trial
during September and October, the
first being called for today (Friday)
and a number Of others for Septen-
ber 10th.
The motions for change of venue
in the Lehman murder case were
argued by the defendants attorney,
L. A. Simpson, and many affidavits
were on file from relatives of both
the Lehman and Wetzstein families
to the effect that it was their belief
that fair and impartial trial could
not be secured in Stark county. The
case was transferred to Golden Valley
county and will come up for trial next
January. Judge Crawford will sit in
some district court judge from an
other district.
The crime of murder, with which
Lehmann is charged, was committed at
Richardton on Sunday, May 20, Of the
present year, Wnen MdCllaS WeCZSCeln
was shot down at the home of his
mother-in-law, Mrs. Dora Darling. 1t
developed at the preliminary exami-
nation that the victim and his alleged
slayer had previous quarrels which in
volved Wetzstein's wife, formerly
Lehmann's :housekeeper, and when
they met on the day of the shooting
words were exchanged and later Wetz-
stein was shot down in the bed room
of the house.
The victim made a dying statement
in which he related details of the
shooting. Jealousy of long standing is
believed to have been the cause Of
the trouble.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
MOVED TO NEW ROOM
IN ST. CHARLES BLOCK

Salon Nicola moved his stock of
goods this week from the small busi-
ness room across the street west of
the Turner garage to the business
room in the St. Charles block recently
vacated by the Dickinson Saddlery
company. Mr.. Nicola has enlarged his
stock to meet the demands of his
trade and has a first class general
store. The business room has been re-
modelled to suit his needs, and shelv-
ing and fixtures added which makes
the store very well equipped. A pc
tition has been put across the room,
providing a rest room for ladies at
the rear of the business establishment.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
HELD TO DISTRICT
COURT UNDER BONDS

Deputy Sheriff George Nolan re-
turned from Minot Wednesday night
with John R. Hare and O. G. Willard,
who were placed under arrest upon
complaint by the management of the
st. Charles hotel. Hare and Willard
stopped at the St. Charles during
their sojourn here and paid their bill
with, a check which had been given
them in payment of goods they were
selling. The check presssdL be
worthless and complaint was made to
the authorities. =
At the hearing Thursday in Judge
Folsom's court they were held to the
district court under $3.50 bonds.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
FIRST "SOONER" GETS
$40 FINE AND COSTS

Steve Weller of Richardton paid a
fine and costs in Judge Sterland's s
court Thursday which amounted to
$39.95 for his disregard of the state
game laws. The charge of shooting
prairie chickens out of season was pre-
ferred by Deputy Game Warden
Lewis Leopold and he was assisted in
the prosecution by Game Warden
Reko.
Weller denied the allegation until
confronted with the evidence the game
wadrens had secured, 'and then he adj
mitted his guilt and wrote check
for the amount Of his fine and costs.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
Koch Gives Interesting Description
OF, Second Officers Training Camp

At 10 o'clock Saturday forenoon we
also had our first shot in the arm.
It was a double dose and made sew
eral of the men very sick for time.
rSome tainted, others were laid out
with a headache, some mad the chills,
some had fever, and others again had
just plain sore arms. I was one Of
the latter, but was not bothered very
much. The next shot will come in a
week.
Several of the boys have been "on
the carpet for being late at assembly
and other sins that they committed
unintentionally. There is no smoking
allowed in the barracks, and as there
is always something to do inside,
smoking is entirely forgotten by most
Of the men here.
The men are mixed, as said be-
fore. In my squad, composed of
eight men, there are outside of my
self, a lawyer from Iowa City, Ia; a
college student from La Moure, N. D.,
real estate man from Wahpeton, N.
D., school teacher from Northfield,
Minn., school teacher from South
Dakota, merchant from Omaha,
Neb., and another college student
from Minnesota U. Doctors, lawyers
and school teachers form the largest
part of the camp.
Here was our program last Tues
day, Wednesday, Thursday and Fri
day, the same for each day:
5:45 a. m.-First Call, reveille.
5:55 a. m.-Second Call. 'a
600 a. m.-Assembly. Is minutes
physical drill.
6:30 a. m.-Mess call.
$50 a. m.-Sick call.
6:55 a. m.-First drill call.
TOO a. Assembly. =
700 to 8:O0-School of the soldier.
sos to 9:O5-School of the squad.
9:15 to 9:30-Physical drill.
$40 to 10:40School Of the COM
i1O:5O to 1880 Sighting and aiming
exercises and drill.
1900 Mess call.
1:30 to 2:30 p. Practice march
with light kits.
2:45 to 3:45 p. nj Conference on
infantry drill regu-
lations.
400 to Conference on small
arms firing manual.
5:45-Retreat.
6:00-Me call.
700 to 900 Study period.
9:15--Lights out in the barracks.
11:O0 All lights must be out and
every man accounted for.
Those that are not in their
beds by that time, get called
into the orderly room and
placed on the carpet the next
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08

Word comes that Chas. Phips, {
former Dickinson resident, having
moved away about four years ago, has
fallen at the front in France. His
wife is the daughter of Rev. and Mrs
J. S. Brayfeld, who held the pastorate
of the local Episcopal church, at the
time the Phips family lived here, bu
are now located at Jamestown. The
fallen soldier leaves his widow anc
four children, who are now at Van
couver, B. C.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
CALLED MEETING OF
THE RED CROSS CHAPTER

Because of the sand storm on Tues
day evening, or for some other reason,
there was not a quorum present at
the regular business meeting of the
Dickinson Chapter Of the Red Cross.
Therefore another meeting is called
for Tuesday afternoon, September II,
at a o'clock, in the work room at the
Masonic temple for the purpose of
allowing bills and for the transaction
of some necessary business.
Louisa A. Conger, Chairman.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08

Mrs. o. C. Wenzel and two daugh-
ters, who for several weeks have been
guests at the home of the formers
brother, DR.. o. C. Maercklein, left
this (Friday) morning for their home
east Of Rhame.
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08
FILINGS ACCEPTED
UNDER ENLARGED
HOMESTEAD ACT

Register w. B. Dickson of the loca
U. S. land office has been advised BY
the Commissioner of the general lanC
office that filings for lands excluded
from the National Forest Reserve will
be accepted under the enlarged home.
stead act when accompanied by the
proper petitions requesting the desig,
nation of such lands. Announcement
was made a short time ago to the ef.
feet that the land was not available
for entry under the enlarged home.
stead acts but the following letter tx
the public will be sufficient explana.
ton:
U. S. Land Office, Dickinson, N. D.
September 4, 1917
To the Public:
By letter dated August 81, 1917
this day received, the Commissioner Of
the General Land Office at Washing
ton, D. c., instructs this office
"That applicants for lands excluded
from the Dakota National Forest Re
serve may be filed by qualified per
sons under the enlarged homestead
act or stock raising act, accompanied
by petitions requesting the designation
of the land under the respective acts
Respectfully,
w. B. DICKSON, Register
The following letter is directed t.
homesteaders engag aged in the militar.
or naval service Of the United States
U. S. Land Office, Dickinson, N. D
September 3rd, 1917
To Homesteaders:-
All persons holding homestead
within this district which are no
proved up, who are now in the mill
tary or naval service of the Unite,
States are hereby requested to fill
in this office written notice contain
ing description of the land embraced
in their respective entries, witt
serial number Of entry, together witt
the time, place and company |of en-
listment, certified to by the command
ing officer thereof, in order that nota
tion of the fact of being engaged il
such military or naval service, dur
ing time of war, may be made upo,
the serial records of this office.
Respectfully, ,..g..z .z..,
w. B. DICKSON, Register
The Dickinson press., 1917-09-08

I There will be q big dance III fhe
sarmory tonight { Friday Tickets zxes
81. .00 per couple,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29

EACERT0GET
PLANS GOING
Hopeful House Organization
viii Not Delay Speech
on War Crisis.

Washington March 29-President
Wilson was said today to be hopeful
That the house viii rush it's organiza-
ton plans so that there will he no
delay IN aHordiug him opportunity to
make his address ON the war siCua-
tion
Administration leaders are anxious
that ri fight is in prospect, some
sort CT an arrangement be made for
temporary organization TO permit the
presidents appearance Tuesday or
Wednesday. They believe public opin-
ion WIG not support p long struggle
over organization anE committee APP
pCintment at such q critical time.
The resolution for congressional ac-
ton TO comply with the presidents
recommendations probably viii be
considered first in the house. One
reason for original house action is the
probability that the resolution VIII
carry an emergency appropriation.
Appropriation measures must ortgiu-
ate there.
The American public has Ia a gem
eraI way as much information bearing
directly on the present crisis between
ths United States and Germany as the
government itself, il was ascertaiued
definitely today. but as to German plots
=54E E5F A-+4AszkAA mas N+AAHlAs "a AAfC t+A
formation which 1T has so far not
deemed wise 10 disclose
With the extraordinary session of
congress only four days OF, it is also
known. the government is without
knowledge of any further development
in prospect in the situation between
now and that time Neither has the
government any information Of q pos
sible peace move on Germany's part
or that she has considered abandoning
her submarine ruthlessness or that
any other nation c0ntemp5ates step
intended to change the situation
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
DANIELS TELLS MIDDIES
GRADUATED TODAY TO Be
READY TO DO THEIR DUTY

Annapolis. Nd March 29.-The IS3
midshipmen commissioned at the
naval academy today three months
ahead of the time Of their regular
graduation were told by Secretary
Daniels that the nation expected them
10 be ready for the day that may
c0me-bOw soon. who can tel2-
when upon your co0lness and kuoWl-
edge and leadership and ability to
shoot straight. may depend the fate
of decisive naval engagement
The secretary spoke for President
Wilson. who had been asked To deliver
the commencement address, but who
could not because Of the international
crisis.
You are to receive. your commits
sion" said Mr.. Daniels. in day
when nearly all the world IS IN the
vortex of war. Your own country
faces a crisis. In this emergency the
president VIII commission you three
months ahead Of the usual period.
That fact alone emphasizes the sig
ni7cauce of your early graduation.
Whatever this country may be called
upon 20 do. Its chief and first re
lance viii be upon the navy"
The secretary said that his advice
to every young officer would be get
yourself a naval hero" for emulation
during the years OF service ahead He
declared 4 was by continually ask
ing himself what would Farragut
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
GERMAN PAPERS
GROWING SILENT

Copenhagen. lvEa London. March 29.)
There has been noticeable absence
OF comment recently ia the German
papers on the news or American war
preparations They have printed vari-
GUS dispatches. but generally without
comment. The tone Of tha headlines
alone indicates the increasing cerli-
gude that war ifs inevitable.
The news of the recall Of the Amer
icau representatives on The Belgian re-
lief commission has however. stirred
the editorial writer's into breaking
their silence. The Tages Le5luug at
tacks the American commissions rs
sharply, declaring that they furnish a
regular channel for the transmission
of military news from Belgium.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29

do" that Admiral Dewey himself be-
came an American naval hero
The history Of Admiral Dewey. 4.
Mr. Danieds continued. furnishes one
OF the many examples that it is only
the man who makes ready in the days
of calm who is fully ready in the
days Of storm
NO people need ever fear military
usurpatjon when administered by a.
naval officer Ike Dewey. jealous for
government by law with the sword
acting only al the direction of the
civilian ruler.
There has come / am glad 10 say
to YOU, new understanding or the
spirit Of the navy by the people as
evidenced by the generous and wise
publication by the last congress for
its enlargement and strengthening.
VIII the peoples faith ia the navy
as its protector he justified II is for
you and your fellow officers. and those
who come after you to answer that
question
We live in tense times Questions
big with the fate not alone of nations
bur Of the world might be decided by
you. Whether your early service Is
in peace. or whether you are called
to an early baptism Of fire, there wiIl
be always the incentive 10 high cour-
age and TO daring II in every emery
ency you ask yourself the question
What would Dewey dog"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
CBv Associated Press.}


The Germans are striking back IN
Champagne in a determined effort 10
divert General &iveiIe from his cease
less pounding at the base of the
shaken Hiudeuburg line. The scene
of the counter offensive launched by
Field Marshal Won Hfndenburg is
along q f5-mHa front. starting about
twenty-five miles east Of Rheims. At
lacking 5u force i'm this sector the
Germans have driven the French
from some of their advance trenches
but have failed SO far To make "a ser
ioas impression on the defenders.
lines
in the meantime the iron semi
circle which General Nivelle has
thrown around the southern half Of
the great ST. Gonain plateau lis stead
lily contracting If the French main
tain their present rate of advance it
can only be a matter of very few
days before the entire plateau is in
their grasp, removing the last great
natural barrier 10 La0U.
The British are moving forward
steadily 30 the north, but The fact that
they are capturing villages with cav
airy indicates that they are not yet
in contact with the main German
forces. The most advanced British
Cambria line. where allied observers
have assumed the Germans propose
10 make their real stand.
Military critics in Paris and Lon
don are reverting So the belief that the
present German retreat is only part
Of the plan for retirement on q ire
mandous scale 20 the Belgian border,
Ia support OF this theory is is Eoiuted
out 1nat the withdrawal from tae
Nov0u and Bapaume salients is rap
idly forcing the whole German line
into The form Of an immense right
angie The upright Of this angle runs
north and south for 100 miles from
Newport on the Belgian coast to
Laon- The horizontal runs for about
an equal distance east 10 the Lor-
rasue border Tt is into the apex OF
this angle that General NiveIle is
boring his way threatening To cut
the forces of the invaders squarelg il
two.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
Bulletins

Washington. March %, Reports
from unofficial sources telling OF
submarines on H0ntauk Point
New York. were said today tn have
been received by the navy depart
ment. Naval commanders oT shore
stations in the vicinity are under
stood t. have taken whatever pre-
cautions may be necessary.
Vancouver. Il. e. 3larch 29.-k
dispatch to the Canadian News
from Toxic says a German raider
has sunk a Japanese Tfarship ia
she southern Pacific. The names
Of the vessels we're not disclosed.
Picking, March 39,-The Chinese
gov ernment has recognized the
new government in Russia
london. March 20 Chancellor
Bouar Law announced i'm the house
Of commons today that recruits
we're 100000 short Of tire number
ID was expected 30 raise under
plans formed last August.
Santiago. Cuba. March 29.-Two
hundred rebels. wearing the uni-
form Of the regular army. entered
the city early today. destroyed the
buildings of "a small park on the
Wiramon road. and retired With
ont encounteTing serious resist
anee.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
WHY HAVEN'T YOU
ENLISTED KANSAS
GIRLS ASK YOUTHS

Sajina Kan. March Young men
Of military age iu Saliua received
calls today from military looking
misses, clad in olive drab skirts, leg
giugs and military hats. who asked
them pointedIy Why they had not en-
listed In one OF the four companies on
the national guard with headquarters
Ii this city
The recruiting campaign here has
been turned over in part to the young
women OF the city who declare thar
by Saturday night they viii have
called upon every young man OF mil
itary age in Salina and the county
% join the c0lUrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
RAIL STRIKE IN
STATE FIzzLE?
Officials Declare Only Small Part Of
Men Responded the Call at s
O'Clock Last Night.

Springfield, H., March 29.-Only q
part of the men in the maintenance Of
way department OF the Chicago &
Alton railroad responded 10 the strike
called for e O'Clock last night, it was
stated here today. Supervisors of the
road here. are checking over the gangs
between Bloomington and St. Louis to
learn how many employees are out No
estimate was given. The men are de
mauding higher wages.
Chicago, March 29--At the Offices
of the Chicago & Alton railway it was
declared today that no men Of the
of way department on the
Chicago Bloomington division had left
their work because Of the strike.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
RELIEF WORKERS TO
BE HELD BY KAISER

Washington. March % Officials of
the state department today confirmed
reports that approximately fifty Amer
lean relief workers Withdrawn from
Belgium and northern France viii be
taken 80 Germany and submitted to
short new quarantine" This pro-
cedure was agreed upon prior to their
departure.
Minister Brand Nhit0ck wiH not
be detained. but win proceed immedi-
atelv 10 his post at Havre. France, the
temporary Belgian capital,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
DUPLICATE INCOME
TAX SEALS MISSING

san Francisco. Cal March 20 49,
Duplicates of more than 1000 i'm
come tax returns rendered to the gov
eminent under the solemn seal OF see
recy disappeared three months ago
from the Office OF the collector OF in
ternal revenue in this city. 70 was
learned here today Only those re-
turns affecting large incomes. it was
stated, were missing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
END SUB WAR
BRYANURGES
0FCONCRESS
Pleads That Effort Be Made
TO Get IT Boat Decree
Halted for Time.


Miami Fla March 60 william j..
Ersau .95ay addressed an appeal to
the senate and house of REPRESENTA-
+f,az Hrriae rbaf an at-ennt be made
IN secure sh7 zrznonefau of GERMANY
ruthless submarine campafgn through
.fHa arn7frs+5gn of tbe sg-caF7ad BRYAN
naara n7an. which provides for an in
restzaaton of all disputes bv an in
feruarforaI tribunal before resort to
war.
NIT BRYAN asked that CONGRESS also
consult the wishes OF the people
through referendum 5f ST. concludes
that nothing hu5 war will satisfy the
nations homer. His appeal to con-
gress follows
Exercising the citizens right or
petition. I appeal I'D YOU The dispute
with Germany has passed beyond the
domain aF Ffnlgrnacv and some advise
settlement nv The sword. The metro
DoIffan press. which tried 10 prevent
The reelection of the president and
failed. uud5EmaEed Dv popular YER
dter of more than 0ne-aaIf million,
now seeks 10 lash the country into
fury and urees the government to
take part i'm the European conflict
TO you. and TO you only, is given
constitutional authority to declare " ar
I'll .,. -l5 4.-,5. - ~
que 7tai''l.9 o- -'-s .5@. -.
thousands. even l4i5lioAs o. to-i
country men ana 'as aging o' @-1
Gus '44 1eAs oto- l-'i1 500 5000. s 80.
7tto- st- -a'7 ,i47 3'.o1 u go. ~.
hands consider pray you, II =, ~
the wrong "A4tL 3 % "o1i- poil17--'
cruel ana uhJus.ttlapte az eA9s ai1s
are nor th-eAa@a Fit1iat 4iz a5a'Li@e
sais Sgahs- 3-t 81 pc 1-'Ls ". +1a -
lioa 1.ie@'75 @6ai1i7s 49, IT,
VIA "tt-r-' me on
AA4 second 1Asa ta5@ ~ A4e 1-A4 %
ens1 #jth assault bu@ Laas We are
asked l9 go 5.g00 miles Tor GAah85
70 H5a- MIRO. tAal " @ ilaf lo1 -4s
excuse for gong 70 war t1at me El-
Topean nations had AAey Aa3 ne
machinery toF peace " G nave q peace
plan oHeEea ny ta1s Aee1o4 - --e
world ana no" em5ouiea III o9 lt3st-
les with three-q quarters OF lAe Pop@L-7-
uoH Of the sloae- ne plan mas t1e
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
UNIQUE WEDDING
TOUR HAS TRAGIC
END NEAR QUINCY

Quincy. III. March ga tragic and
perhaps fatal ending 70 Eha unique
honeymoon Of Hr. and AIRS. Harry De
James OF Barry. III near here, came
Yesterday. when the bride fell under
Wabash train near here Her legs
aud one arm were severed and she
IS rot expected to live After tray
sAiAg oD freight trains for four months
.ae woman dressed in man S clothlng
me couple was within 20 miles Of the
12t-e when the accident happened.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-29
DUMA MEMBERS ARE
CHEERED BY FLEET

london, IarCb -9.-IWo memDcfs
of the Russian duma have returned to
PetroErad from kronstadt where the
revolutionary movement met with
armed resistance. says 81 Reuters dis
patch from Petrograd. The deputies
explained the situation to representa-
tives Of the fleet and the garrison,
who cheered the speeches vigorously.