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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
JeiQhDOrhOOd News
Paulson's in block 10.
Items OF interest by correspondents In Pierce and
ST. CrOfx Counties

Paulson's in block 10.
Harvey Bates sold his farm just
north Of here to Andrew Harris OF
Spring Lake. Mr.. Harris will take
possession Immediately.
A number Of the young people
from here attended the dance at
Centerville Friday evening. The y
all report very good time.
The locals here organized base
ball nine Sunday. They have SEIZED.
uled a game with Hersey, May IS.
The employees at the mill struck
for higher wages last Thursday.
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!. VIKING :.
Walter Zentzis who has been quite
sick is some better.
Joseph Peabody Of Minneapolis is
visiting at VIM, Zentzis.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Rudisell and son
of River Falls visited relatives here
Sunday.
John Mastison and Ed. Hanson
and families motored to New Rich
mond Sunday.
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BELDENVILLE
!.
J. H. Clorts was in St. Pau
Monday.
Mrs. Ruby Huber visited relatives
here Tuesday,
Miss Edna Larson was a Tues.
day visitor in Hudson.
Mrs. A. Merriman entertained rel
atives from Ellsworth Sunday.
Mrs. L. Greeley returned from
Rainy River the last of the week.
Mrs. Ray Parmeter is here from
Bannock, Mimi, visiting relatives.
Mrs. G. Goldsmith has been un-
der DR.. Munger's care for the past
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. B. Williams and
daughter were Sunday callers at
Chas. Stewards.
Mrs. ]. H. Clonts left Monday for
St. BosWells, Can, on a visit to her
Mrs. l. Bjerstedt.
Geo. Heacox's saw mill is run
ming at full blast and he expects to
keep it running at least two weeks.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
Mrs Herman Anderson and children

Mrs. Herman Anderson and children
Of st. Paul visited at Vino Johnsons'
from Saturday until Tuesday.
Ed and Anna Mareks Of Prescott
and Mrs. George House of ST. Paul
visited at Carl Marek's Sunday.
Vino Johnson returned home Saturday
after spending a week visiting with
relatives and friends near Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
FORESTVILLE


Mrs. Adolph Hilson visited at Percy
Gray's one day this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bredahl were call
ers at Jessie Palmeters last Sunday.
Mrs. Anna Bredahl has purchased
new piano of Mr. Fink of Ellsworth.
Miss Louisa Globes who has been
sick for some time is able to be out
again.
Mrs. Fred Schultz of Ellsworth and
Mrs. Howard Cheney spent the day
Monday, at w. H. Cheney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Gray spent the
evening with Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hilson
recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
LOST AND FOUND

Lost-A pair of white rosary beads,
Saturday p. M, between Carisch's
store and the Lena Hamilton house
near South Fork bridge. Finder
please leave at Allard's store or
phone Mrs. Lucy O'Brien, call
1857.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
PLEASANT VALLEY

/. i. s.
Ralph Everson has a new Chevrolet
car.
G. A. Chinook bought a new horse
recently.
Charles Ramberg has been quite i'll
the past week.
Charlie O'Brien and family spent
Sunday st Oscar Swenson's.
Brown and Scoggie are shearing
sheep in the neighborhood.
Mrs. Peck is home after spending a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
GLASS VALLEY


Mr. and Mrs. Albert Loida spent
Sunday in Korna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Johnson spent
Sunday at T. J. Driscoll's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Collins were re-
cent callers at P. N. Collins.
Mrs. John Driscoll and family spent
Sunday at Sam Johnson's in Korna.
Thomas Nimlos and family of Ellis
worth spent Sunday at L. J. Kinney's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Finn entertained
a number Of relatives at dinner Sun
day.
A. A. Noltner has purchased
Buick auto of Carisch & Son of River
Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Kinney enter
tanned relatives from Porcupine over
Sunday.
Leone Norton of New Richmond ar
rived Monday to spend the summer at
J. H. Moynihan's.
Fred Crawford of Kinnickinnic has
been moving some buildings for J. H.
Moynihan the past week.
Il.
son of Great Falls, Montana, were Wis
itors at Louis Firms the past week
!: 1: !. !. + 4 + !: /:
:. 4
EAST DONEGAL
!. J.
!:
John Kordosky spent Sunday at his
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Klecker visited
at Vine Johnsons' Sunday.
Gladys and Helen Johnson visited
at w. Matzek's Monday evening.
Jack Gillig of ST. Paul visited few
days at Frank Pechacek's recently.
Emma and Margaret Matzek visited
Tuesday evening at Peter Anderle's.
William Schommer and his sister
visited at the Nachazel home Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. J ohm Driscoll and fam
lily visited at Sam J. Johnsons' Sun
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17

Eggs for Hatching-Rose Comb
Rhode Island Reds, 81 per setting
of Is eggs. J. Lunger, phone 26.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-05-17
CLASSIFIED ADS.
MALE HELP WANTED

Wanted Boy, - to 16 years, to
work on small farm, during vaca-
ton. Write or phone Henry Marty,
Roberts, Wis. Phone Roberts so.
Apply between now and June 10.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
WHITE STAR STEAMER
AFRIC U-ROAT VICTIM

London. Feb. 14.-LIoyds' shipping
agency has announced that the White
Star line steamship Afrie. OF III ,999
tons gross. had been sunk. Part of
the crew of the liner vas landed.
The Exchange Telegraph company
says the Afrie was sunk by a subma-
rine and that seventeen of the crew
are missing.
The Afric BELONGED TO the Oceanic
Steam Navigation company, a subsid
iary company of the White Star line.
Steamship men here familiar with
the vessel said il had accommodations
for about 500 passengers. second class
only.
Ii was engaged in the Liverpool,
Cape Town and Australian service.
At the Office of the White Star line
here is was said the ship had been
engaged in admiralty service, but
whether so engaged when sunk they
did not know.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
DRASTIC ORDER is SIGNED
President Takes Steps to Protect
Panama Canal

Washington. Feb. Ian executive
order TO exclude spies and other un-
desirable persons from the Panama
canal zone and give TO the governor
virtually unlimited authority to regu-
late immigration there has been sign
ed by President Wilson
The text OF the document has not
been made public. but II is understood
TO contain drastic provisions, very
broad in terms. 10 prevent entry OF
persons who would be a menace 10
the general welfare"
The order also contains a eompre-
hensive provision for protection of
the waterway The governor may ex-
pei any person convicted Of criminal
offense or whose presence IN his judg.
ment would tend 20 create public dis.
order or in any manner impede prose
cution OF work on the canal
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
ACTION CHARGED To
GERMAN INFLUENCE

Washington. Feb. a. - Revolution
swept Mexico's de facto government
entered the lists as an international
peacemaker with an Identical note 10
all neutrals. proposing a joint effort
to end the European war. 70 he follow
ed in the event Of failure - the cut
ting on OF all exports Of munitions and
supplies to belliserents
The communication was handed 10
the state department By H. T. DE Ne
gri. charge OF the CafranLa embassy
here II VAS received with expires
sions OF mingled amusens ent and gray-
ity in official quarters.
There has been 10 decision as 70 the
American governments response. but
the prevailing opinion was that seere-
tary Lansing would reply promptly and
briefly. referring 20 the futile efforts
OF President Wilson 10 bring about
peace and pointing out that under ex-
listing conditions an embargo on ex-
ports would be a breach OF neutrality.
Among entente diplomats Carran-
za's action was denounced a. another
evidence OF German influence in Mex
ico and as a further effort % becloud
the issue and embarrass the United
States in the situation resulting from
Germany's neg submarine campaign.
Officials of the government were
not so outspoken. but those who COM
mented informally frankly expressed
the same view
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
TURKS ARE TRAPPED
BY BRITISH TROOPS

London. Feb. While the mill.
tary activities along the FrancO-Bel
gian front, where the British are
fighting their way toward Papaume,
have slackened. there has been an in
crease In the importance OF the opera
tions la several OF the other war
areas
From the Tigris front there comes
the official report Of an important
British success The British have es-
tablished a line more than three
miles long across the bend OF the
Tigris west of kut-El- AmaTa, the
operation resulting in the Turks
there being completely hemmed in. II
is declared.
In Macedonia the Teutonic forces
have taken the offensive in the Mon
astir region. The German headquar-
ters statement announces the capture
OF an entente bill position east Of
Paraloyo, in the bend OF the Cerna,
and several camps in the rear OF this
point.
On the Russian front the Austro-
German forces have repulsed Russian
attacks along the Sereth in Galicia.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
VILLA BAND CLOSE
TO THE BOUNDARY

Columbus. " NJ. Feb. 14-The
boldness OF the Villa band that made
camp at Palomas, only six miles be-
low the international boundary, is in
terpreted here as a political rather
than a military movement by Villa.
Several months ago Villa agents
were observed here obtaining evil
dence in an effort to show that Villa
took no part personally in the Colum-
bus raid. Members of the Villa junta
In the United States have been max
ing this assertion lately.
No raid by the band has been ex.
pected here, although precautionary
measures are being taken by the
American troops.
The party south of Columbus Is es-
timated at 500 men. Small detsch.
ments have made raids on the Mex
leo Northwestern railway, burning
bridges and almost annihilating the
small Carranza garrison at Guzman.
Santiago Under Martial Law.
Havana, Feb. 14.--Seizure of the city
government by military forces at San
tiago a. another development in the
election riots is announced. The seiz-
ure was accomplished with no disor.
d.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
PERIOD OF GRACE FOR
NEUTRAL SHIPS ENDS

Amsterdam. Feb. 14.-All periods OF
grace for neutral ships entering the
zones announced as prohibited by Ger
many have now expired, according TO
a Berlin official statement
The statement says that immunity
ceased in respect to the Atlantic and
English channel zones on the night OF
Feb. II. for the North sea zone on
Feb. 20. Ii continues:
From now on, therefore, in all
prohibited zones the warning which
has been issued is in full force and
shipping can no longer expect indi-
vidual warning.
Vessels which enter the prohibited
areas do so with a full knowledge OF
the dangers threatening them and
their crows"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
CAUSESINTEREST
AT WASHINGTON
Departure of Relatives OF
Austrian Officials.
REGARDED AS SIGNIFICANT
Wife Of Charge Of Embassy Among
Those Who Have Made Arrange
ments TO Depart-Bill In Senate to
Open Ports 70 Wsrsnlps Of Allies.

Open Ports 70 wsrsnlps Of Allies.
Washington. Feb. 14-Several mem.
bers of the families OF officials at
tached TO the Austro-Hungarian EN-.
bassy have arranged to leave the
United States with Count Won Bern
storm and his party. These arrange
ments are regarded as significant In
view Of the indefinite state OF rela.
tions with Austria-Hungary
Baroness Zwiedinek, wife OF the
charge OF the Austro-Hungarian EN-.
bassy, has made arrangements to de
part from the United States with
Count and Countess won Bernstorfi
and the German embassy stan.
In many quarters the departure OF
the wife OF the charge was regarded
as significant, in view OF the status OF
relations between the United States
and Austria Hungary
At the embassy. however, il was
said that the baroness simply was TAX
ing advantage of what seemed to be
safe opportunity TO return 20 Aus
tria where her children are
Open Ports 10 Allies Wsrships.
A bill directed against ruthless sub
marine warfare and proposing 10 open
the ports. haTbors and waters Of the
United States in tire of war 70 war
ships or vessels OF the belligerents
against whom such warfare is waged.
was introduced ~ Senator Salisbury
Of Delaware. president PRO tempore
Of the senate and a member Of the
foreign relations committee.
At his request il was referred to
the committee
This measure said Senator Sauls-
bury. may enable the government,
without a declaration OF war. to assist
in preventing violation OF information
al rights at sea. BY giving assistance
10 those engaged in abating unrecog.
nized and unwarranted systems OF
warfare. II is a step that may be ef-
fectiye in the present international
crisis without a declaration OF war
on our part"
Other senators pointed oat that the
bin would permit the Taited States
10 give aid 10 the entente allies as
long as the German submarine cam
paign is maintained. without any fur
ther action by congress. giving the
president authority 70 use armed
forces OF the nation 10 protect Amer
lean seamen and property on the seas
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
PLEADS FOR LARGER ARMY
Wisconsin Governor Welcomes Home
National Cusrdsmen.

Milwaukee, Feb. I4.--An urgent plea
that the United States strengthen its
military forces on the contention "a
government Is only as strong as the
military force behind it" was voiced
by Governor f. L. Philip in a vel
coming address to Wisconsin national
gusrdsmen who recently returned
from service on the Mexican border
Governor Philip asserted "the mo-
hilization OF the guard opened the
eyes. not only Of the military leaders,
but of the public TO weaknesses In the
nations defense organization
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
SAW CORSET MODEL SLAIN
Young Man Surrenders to Police of
Montreal

Montreal. Feb. 14.-F. j. Farrell.
aged twenty-five, has surrendered to
the police after confessing he was a
witness to the murder in Philadelphia
Dec. 29 of Maize Colbert, corset model
Farrell says Bernard Lewis was re-
sponsible for the models death and ad-
mitted he tFarrelD helped Lewis lift
Miss Colbert's body onto bed in her
apartment after the murder
Lewis committed suicide at Atlantic
City when about to be arrested in
connection with the Colbert case.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
NOW IN HANDS OF SPAIN
Care Of American Interests In Ger.
many Transferred.

Berlin, Feb. 1.-THE building for
f1erly occupied by the American en-
baesy was almost deserted when L.
Polo de Bernabe, the Spanish ambas
sador, arrived to take over represen
taticn of American interests in Ger
many.
The ambassador will retain part o1
the former clerical force, which ID
familiar with the routine. Gil de Gado
has been installed as personal repre-
sentative Of the Spanish ambaaaador
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
SCANDINAVIAN NA-
TIONS enter PROTEST

st. Paul, Feb. IA. 3:45 p. m.-
Special: The following advices have
been received by the American Press
association:
Copenhagen. ~ The scandinavian
nations have joined in note protest
ing against the German submarine
measures.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
BRITISH PATROL SEA LANE
Armed Ships Hold Line Three Hun
dred Miles Long.

New York, Feb. IA A funnel
shaped sea lane of armed patrol ships
which extends 800 miles from the
British Isles westward has been es-
tablished by the British admiralty, ac-
cording to passengers arriving here on
the Cunard line steamship Anadania
from Liverpool
armed trawlers literally lined the
course taken by the Anadania from
Fastnet
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
AMERICAN SCHOON-
Err SUNK

st. Paul, Feb. IA, 3:45 p. NJ
Special: The following adyices have
been received by the American Press
association:
London The American schooner,
LYMAN NJ. Law was sunk by "A sub
marine on Monday, according 10 a
dispatch from the Stefani agency, OF
Rome. The crew, including eight
Americans. is reported to have been
landed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
U. s. KEEPING wATcHFUL
EYE ON CUBA.

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE
government is keeping a watch
full eye on Cuban political con
ditions, following the reports
TO the state department Of
threatened revolution over cleo
tion troubles and the depart
ment's warning to Cubans not
to throw their republic into
civil war. a commune alton
containing the adm0nition was
sent 10 the American minister
at Havana and will be publish
ed over the island
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
GERMAN TROOPS ON BORDER
One Reason Why Holland SHE'D at
American Policy.

Copenhagen. Feb. l4.-Fiye German
army corps concentrated on the Hol-
land frontier furnished a fairly con-
vincing explanation. in default of 9TH
er reasons, for the failure of the Dutch
government to adopt the policy toward
Germany recommended by President
Wilson on account of the German sub
marine campaign.
That German troops were assem-
bling in fairly large numbers In the
vicinity of the Holland border had
been the subject of gossip In Berlin
military circles for several weeks be-
fore the announcement OF the new
submarine campaign.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
Dr. Bill Fasses ullnsis Senate.

spf.nghe 81. i8. Fe0 Senator
Neoa.s bill to subnsit the question Of
statewide prohibition q popular
vote in tie neral e.e ton OF 1915
passe3 tie sen1te. 81 TO rs.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
Captain Slain; Ship Sunk.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-Belief that David
Alexander, captain of the steamship
A. w. Moore, was murdered and his
steamship sent to the bottom to hide
the crime was expressed by owaers of
the vessel. Steps are bsing taken TO
raise the ship at the Chicago division
dock, whore Il sank last vstdav.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
CHICAGO FACES ANOTHER
GREAT STRIKE.

Chicago, Feb. 14.-Chicago
again faces great clothing
strike, affecting about $4,000
persons, unless an agreement
between the manufacturer and
employees is speedily effected.
If the strike is called il is ex-
pected that ii will affect thou
sands OF other employees before
the end of the week.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14

wh0 In addition 10 assuming the care
Ct American interests is hurdene1
N.ta The afa S & eight beligefent
nations
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14

Mexico City, Feb. 14.-Ten persons
were killed and many others wounded
in a fire which destroyed a Mexican
Central warehouse. The casualties
were caused by the explosion Of dyna-
mite and gun cartridges stored in the
building.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
WARNING sent
TO CUBANS

Washington, Feb. IA. 3:45 p. M
SpeC Secretary of State Lansing
sent the Cuban people today a
war; that any government that
Nigh established by revolt
could 4 be recognized by the Unit
ed as
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14
UNITED STATES
REJECTS OFFER
Germany Desires TO Discuss
Submarine Question.
BROKEN FAITH THE REASON

twsr.can Government Refuses to Ne.
gotlate Until Berlin Withcraws Its
Proclamation CT Jan. 21 and Lives
Up to Former Assurances.
Washington. Feb 1.-THE United
States has replied 10 Germany's pro
posal OF direct discussion OF the sub.
marine situation by declining TO enter
into any negotiations while the procla-
nation or unrestricted warfare re
mains in effect and until Germany
restores the pledge given in the Sus-
sex case.
The state department made public
Germany's proposals and also the gov
ernment's reply
The state department gave out a
statement as follows
In view OF the appearance in the
newspapers OF Feb. III OF report that
Germany was initiating negotiations
with the United States in regard TO
submarine warfare the department of
state makes the following statement:
a suggestion was made orally to
the department OF state last Saturday
afternoon BY the minister OF switzer
land that tie German government is
willing to negotiate with the United
States. provided that the commercial
blockade against England would not
be interfered with
At tie request OF the secretary OF
state this suggestion was made in
writing and presented to him by the
Swiss minister Sunday night The
communication as follows:
Text Of German Proposal.
The Swiss government has been
requested By the German government
to say that the latter is now. as be
fore. willing to neE0tiate. formally or
Informally. Bith the United States pro
vided that the commercial blockade
against England will not be broken
thereby r Ritter
This memorandum was given I'm
mediate consideration and the follow.
ing reply was dispatched.
My Dear Alr Minister: I am re-
quested by the president 10 say 20 you.
acknowledging the memorandum which
you were kind enough TO send to me
on the 1Ith inst that the government
OF the United States would gladly dis
cuss with the German government any
questions it might propose for discus
sion were IL TO withdraw its procla-
nation OF the 3lst OF January. In
which. suddenly and without previous
intimation Of any kind. il cancelled the
assurance which it had given this gov.
ernment on the 4th Of May last, but
that 1t does not feel that IL can enter
into any discussion with the German
government concerning the policy OF
submarine warfare against neutrals
which il is now pursuing unless and
until the German government renews
its assurances Of the 4th of May and
acts upon the assurance
No other interchange on this sub
Iect has taken place between this gov.
eminent and any other government or
person"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-02-14

Amer can Government Refuses to Ne.
gotiate Until Berlin Withdraws Its
Proclamation CT Jan. q and Lives
Up to Former Assurances.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1917-04-30
Prohibition
Determined Effort TO Bring 1t
About as a War Measure
Now to Be Launched.

|. WASHINGTON, April GA deter
mined effort 10 bring about. national
prohibition for the duration OF the war
will be launched here tomorrow at Il
meeting of representatives Of various
political parties and Of farmers organ
lzations. including several state gov
ernors, who will seek TO influence
President Wilson and members Of con-
gress.
Leaders in The movement have sent
out word that an interview with Prnsi-
dem Wilson on the question will be
held tomorrow. but il WAS said at III"
White House tonight that no engage
Iment had been made. War time pro-
hihton has been taken up by men,
bcrs Of the Council Of National De-
fensr as possible way of conserving
the grain supply of the nation, but no
conclusion has been reached.
MARTlNSBURG. w. Va. April 29.-
Resolutions urging Presidcm Wilson
and congress to pass national pro-
hibilion law operative during the war
as Il means of conserving rnod supply
were adopted al Il mass meeting al
tended by hundreds of people here to.
day.