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Omaha daily bee., 1917-07-11

aS1SWGS on1S WAN
Berne. Switzerland. July 10.-Ae-
cording to Berlin newspapers. the
German chancellor, DR.. Won Beth
inann-H -Hollweg, said to members of
the Reichstag: Il repeat that the for
mula Of peace without anncxations is
unacceptable to US. We cannot de-
clare our terms of peace. We must
fight and conquer"
The chancellor made a strong at
tack on Matthias Erzberger, leader of
the Catholic center, who assailed the
pam Germans in his address before the
main committee last week and advo-
Gated peace without annexations or
indemnities.
DR.. Won Bethmann-Hollweg said
Herr Erzberger's attitude was unpa-
triotic.
According to the summary OF the
chancellors speech before the main
committee published in the Lokal An
zeigcr of Berlin, he said:
Need Allsof Energy.
we must continuc tl1esWar. with
our whole energies. | do not deny
that we have great difficulties to over
come, but so have our enemies.
I'VE shall see whether their difficult
ties or ours are greater.
u am sure we can win il we hold
out.
Nothing was further from my in
tention than TO cling to my post, but
now it is a aquestion of protecting the
fatherland from injury and for this
reason. | consider it necessary to re-
tain my post"
Leaders OF the centrist party in the
Reichstag, who have been attacking
submarine warfare as a failure an de-
manding parliamentary reform with
ministry responsible to the people,
are said to be receiving direct sup
port from Austria.
The centrist proposition for peace
without annexation or indemnities is
expected to gain support in Russia
and the United States.
Leaders in the Reichstag are ex-
pected to agree upon a policy at a
meeting 10 be held late today.
Zimmerman and Helfferich Out
s' tBy Associated Press.)
London, July 10.--It is reported in
Amsterdam, says the correspondent
Of the Exchange Telegraph company,
that the resignation of DR., Karl
Helferich, the German vice chancel-
lor and secretary Of the interior, and
DR.. Alfred Zimmerman, the German
secretary for foreign affairs. have
been been decided upon by Emperor
William. -
Crown Council Meets.
The crown council called by
Emperor William was held in Berlin
yesterday, according to an Exchange
Telegraph dispatch from Amsterdam
today, but no announcement as to
what took place at the gathering has
been made.
1t is believed, says the dispatch,
that one OF the results of the council
will be the introduction of franchise
bill for Prussia granting universal,
direct suffrage, and the secret ballot.
Austria May Take Hand.
Zurich, July l0.2-Six influential
representatives of the centrist party
in Germany went to Vienna last week.
where they conferred with leading
members of the Austrian sristocracy.
Immediately after their return, ac-
cording to summary of the German
political situation issued here, friends
of Matthias Erzberger, the clerical
leader in the Reichstag, began strong
opposition to Chancellor Won Beth
mann Hollweg.
The south German national-libera1
newspapers, particularly the Meun-
chener Neuste Nachrichten, aban-
doned their pan-Gernan policy and
energetically demanded democratic
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one nearest to YOU.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
SAFETY FIRST NOW

Dean Spalding takes the stand and
solemnly asseverates that an auto
cannot run without water. His opinion
may have been of a different charac-
ter previous to Wednesday night of
last week but deponent sayeth naught.
Howsomever, Dean undertook drive
north of town on that evening and
was ambling along in the purlieus be-
tween Manning and Killdeer when the
DANCED thing bucked. Member how
cold it was that night and how the
wind blew? B-r-r-r. "And Win
chester twenty miles away" Investi-
cation showed that, in some manner,
the valve had loosened and the water
had disappeared. Trudging to a far
off ranch house, he found water but
on reaching the car, that vehicle was
piled high with snow and frozen tight.
Nothing to do but to trudge in to
Killdeer where another car was OBJ
tanned and the obstreperous auto was
towea to town. Dean now carries ali
extra supply Of water with him. on
his trips.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
JUSTICE AND CONSTABLE
MADE DEFENDANTS IN SHIT

An action for damages to the
amount of $3.50 for alleged false ar
rest, in which the justice, the con-
stable who served the warrant and
the complaining witness in the case
are made defendants in joint suit, Is
the outcome of a warrant of arrest
issuing from a Justices court instead
of the usual summons.
Steve Dutchak of the Gorham
country felt aggrieved because, Frank
Smiths horses trespassed his flax
field and demanded damages, reciting
his troubles to Justice John Hale
The latter issued a warrant of arrest
for Smith instead Of a summons tc
court and a dismissal followed. Tho
damage suit resulted.
Owing to the peculiar nature of the
case and to the legal talent Which has
been retained, an unusual interest at
taches to the suit. Pugh e. Thress OF
Dickinson will represent Smith, H. e
Haney Of Belfeld will be counsel fol
William Ehli, the. constable, Dutchah
will have H. A. Mackoff of Belfeld as
his attorney and Justice Hale will b.
defended by J. K. Swihart, states at.
tOrney.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
NEWPORT DISTRICT

Joseph Wolf was at Dickinson last
Saturday, where he disposed of his
fowl and transacted other business.
Mrs. Mike Wanner last Saturday
was the guest Of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Philip Wolf, of Dickinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Cooke of
Dickinson were guests of Mrs. Mike
Wanner last Friday, when they were
en- route to Gladstone on business
Mrs. Jacob Wolf was visitor at
the home of her sister, Mrs. NJ.
Wanner, last Friday.
The Newport school opened on
October 9th, under the instruction of
Miss Alice M. O'Keefe, with a goodly
attendance.
Howard Benson, one of the popu-
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
CAB, CABIN AND CUSHION.
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o

Arthur McLain, engineer, was on
the sick list the first part of this
week.
Two work trains are being used this
week on the Yellowstone division out
of Dickinson.
Unusually heavy shipments of stock
and fruit have been passing through
Dickinson lately, according to rail-
road boys.
An analysis of the water which was
struck in the new round house we'll
was made last week at the Northern
Pacific laboratories in st. Paul and
an adverse report was rendered. The
company will use river water in filling
boilers. a..
Station Agent F. D. Cooper says
that it is possible a cloak room will
be added to his "cage' in order to
accommodate the ever-increasing null
titude of coats, hats, grips, ETC., left
by friends. "The place looks like a
hook shop" commented F. D.
Foreman Kelly, at the round house,
says that heavy response followed a
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
GILMAN HOME DESTROYED
AS FAMILY ATE SUPPER

While at supper one night recently,
the family Of George F. Gilman, who
live on the Frank Twombly farm in
Strehlow township, were startled by
discovering their house afire. A de-
fective fue was the origin. All at
tempts to save the home were vain,
the barn being all that now stands.
With the exception of $500 insurance
on the house, nothing was saved. The
family are now staying at the home
of Martin Olson.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
NEW POST OFFICE WILL NOT :
F' BE READY FIRST OF YEAR

E. R. Seibert, who is superintend-
ing the construction of the new post
office building, says that he fears the
building will not be ready to turn
over to the government before Febru-
ary Is. He had expected a quicker
finish but it appears that scarcity
Of gravel is holding the work to
some extent. Mr.. Seibert now has
thirty-five men on the job and says
that few more carpenters might ia
cilitate the work to some extent. The
ceilings and walls are being finished
up this week. - .
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
NO LASTING PEACE IN SIGHT
British Premier Pays Tribute to U. s..
Soldiers.

Soldiers.
London, Oct 24.-"There will be no
peace in the world until the shrine of
the war spirit of Potsdam is shattered
and it's priesthood is dispersed and dis
credited forever"
Premier Lloyd George thus spoke
yesterday at a meeting at Albert Hall
inaugurating nationwide economy
campaign. His speech-the most i'm
portant Of the year-was marked by
absolute confidence in victory, high
praise for America and inspiring en-
thusiasm for the righteousness of the
"great cause"
Thine is now on our side," said the
premier. "Time once was neutral
but not since the advent of America
and the failure of the German sub
marines"
The premier said more than twice
as many German submarines were
lost during the first 10 months of this
year as in all Of last year.
"America's participation in this con.
ference is Of inestimable advantage.
Americas man power is the best fight.
ing material in the world" said the
premier.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

call from the company to buy Liberty
bonds. More than $2S00 was sub
scribed this week by the boys in the
round house. Mr.. Kelly says that the
men out on the road are likewise buy
ing literally. Nothing surprising in
that. Railroad men are always found
in the forefront of every good move
ment. Many of the boys had pur-
chased Liberty bonds at the banks
previous to the call from the COM
pany but quite a large number are
taking an extra allotment, just the
same.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

lar teachers Of Stark county, was
at Dickinson last Saturday transact
ing business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Xavier Dukart had a
house party last Saturday in honor Of
their guests, Mr.. and Mrs. Steiner
and her. sisters, Misses Steiner, Of
st. Blasins, N. D.
Ed. Grogan was at Dickinson last
Saturday, shopping and transacting
important business.
Anton Degeler, wife and family Of
Lehigh moved to Dickinson last week.
Their many friends wish them success
in their new home.
Mrs. Anton Schlapman entertained
Mr.. and Mrs. Mulholland and Miss
Alice M. O'Keefe to dinner last
Wednesday evening.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
NOT SATISFIED WITH /.
MAGISTRATES FINDING n
HAS FILED AN APPEAL

Andrew Schwindt, convicted and
fined $16.50, including costs, in Magis-
trate Sterland's court on a charge Of
petty larceny, has filed an appeal.
iSchwindt with several others, was
charged with taking lumber from rail-
road property without sanction.
Railroad detectives came to Dickinson
to work up cases against the men. II
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
Memorial Day for Naval Men.

Chicago, Oct. 24.-Memorial serv.
since the world war started will be
held all over the nation next Sunday.
This observation will be simultaneous
with the response to President Will
sons appeal to the nation for war
prayers. Secretary Of the Navy Dan
iels made this statement during his
address before the Iroquois club here.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
MANDAN NORTH BRANCH
TO HAVE DAILY TRAIN

An increase in both passenger and
freight traffic on the north branch
line from Mandan to Killdeer caused
the adding Of an extra crew to the
service but the increasing business
will necessitate the installing of a
daily freight train, thus serving both
the north and south branch. ..-
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
ENEMY NAVAL LOSS is HEAVY
Sixteen German WarshIps Put Out Of
Action In Riga Cuff.

Petregrad, Oct. 24.-Two German
dreadnaughts, one cruiser, IL torpedo
boats and one transport were put out
Of action by the Russians in the fight
dng around the islands in the Gulf Of
Riga last week, but their ultimate fate
is unknown, says an unofficial state
mont issued by the Russian admiralty.
It has been established that at least
SIX German torpedo boats were sunk
in the fighting. The Russians lost the
battleship slava and q large torpedo
boat.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
HEBRON AUTO CLUB FINISHES
RED TRAIL AT COUNTY LINE

Hurrah for the Hebron Auto CLUB.
BY digging into their jeans and pro-
ducing fifty bucks last week, they
made possible the finishing of the Red
Trail through Hebron. By this move,
the last half-mile of the trail has been
graded right up to the Stark county
line, connecting with the trail through
our own county.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
Illinois Miners Back at Work.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct 24.-The strike
Of the Illinois miners, called to force
Fuel Administrator Garfield to an
nounce an increase in the government
price on Illinois coal, with a resultant
raise in wages for the miners, is
ended. All reports to the operators
association indicate every mine in the
central Illinois field is working.
Meager reports from the southern field
also indicate the walkout is at an end.
The return Of the miners in the CEN
tral field follows meeting yesterday
at which patriotism ran high.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
HOT Goals CAUSE
OVER $4,000 LOSS

Il Fire destroyed hay on the farm Of
j. *. Pettih Of Glen Ullin valued at
$4,000. Several acres Of good grazing
ground were also burned over. The
fire is thought to have started from
hot Goals which had been raked from
"a threshing machine when the CRATES
were cleaned.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
NEARLY 5000 EACH FOR STEERS

II. c: Christensen, old-time ranch
man OF the eastern section of McKen-
zle county, received $4,000 for a re
cent shipment of 100 head Of mixed
beef cattle. Nineteen head of steers
brought $l95 each; the remainder
averaged up $165. Many ranchmen
are receiving from $25OO to $4,000 a
carload for steers.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
i. $. offcers Training in France.

American Field Headquarters,
France, Oct. "a The flower Of Amer
ican young manhood was brought to-
gether In a temporary camp today,
training to become officers Of Amer
fca,s first contingent. They are hand
picked stars Of every training camp
In America the keenest, cleanest,
fishtingest individuals 1t was possible
to fnd back home. Their camp Is
established temporarily In an ancient
French training school, owing to pres.
sent lack Of American camp facilities
here. ss5
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
U. S. MEDIATION WINS;
COPPER MINES RESUME

Washington, Oct. 24-SettIe.
ment Of the strike Of copper min
ers In Arizona is formally an
nounced in telegram from Presi-
= Wilson's labor committee in
lie West.
y 4 q q
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

If you We're my husband I'd give
you poison.
Well Mum, if ye wuz me wife, I'd
take it.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

How strange it's that dis
aster must come TO some
men before they realize that
al makes and types of tires
will skid on wet pav,e..1nl1le'::n1tIs
and muddy roads "a when not
equipped with !; |; !, Chains.
These men do not appre-
ciate. until too late. that
BY failing to provide Weed.
Anti Skid iCl.h, airs / hey
f All sixss u Wssd chains For,
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

Slowboy-Are late hours good for
one?
Crusher-No, but they are all right
for two.
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

Printer-"Doesn't that girl over
there look like Helen Brown"
Printers, Dewitt don't call that
dress Brown" #El,sa
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

Bounder-I see Binks has a new
siren for his car.
Rounder- don't say! What
happened to the blonde?
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

s'What! Carr"
'sfYes! skidded- 20 to YOU. You failed
TO providr -affeur with Tire Chains.
/ Only 80 . Javed your wife from paying
\ the penalty for your negligence. She's
lay 70 the hospital, painfully injured,
.Lls the doctor thinks she'll pull through.
You'd better hurry 70 the hospital and then
report 70 Headquarters $
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27
O o o o o Q Q o o o o o o o
A SMILE OR TWO

, O o o o o o o o o o o o o {
The Dickinson press., 1917-10-27

expose their families %
injury and death. I.
The time to provide
against accidents is before
they happen. Don I wait
until after the first skid.
Put Weed Chains On all
four tires at the first iindliica-
ton of slippery going and
!, you viii have quad druple
prot ction agains st injury.
death, car damage and law
suits. l. 3
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

ett+upon 10 fight. vet they have done their
part towards the winning ofsa bloodless;
victory. They may go home and tell the
folks how their very presence on the nor
der aided in assuring peace and saving
bloodshed. The border people know that
they cp4ne prepared to take their part a.
bravcW 4stAmericans always have done in
time offhe nations need. Their coming
has done much to bring about Il commu-
nifty Of feeling between the people. Of the
extreme South and those sections from
which the Guardsmcn came. Ii has done
ihnch tn create a feeling of real fellow
citizenship between the men of the North.
the East, the West and the South. We are
glad they came amongst n, and we hope
they NAV carry away a kindly feeling
towards the border people a. the border
people entertain FOR them.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

In less than nine months, the island Of
Porto Rico, where small pox had always
q sort Of necessary evil-waS freed entire
~ from the pest. How! BY Major John
Van Il. Hoff Of the United States army.
The story j. familiar to most Americans.
no doubt. How this army surgeon by hi
interchangeable laborS covering a period of
three months, varcinated no less than
s00,0n0 Porto RiranS. and how. ~ the re-
sui "i this great work, small pox j. known
no more IN the island. And vet. there are
people who d. not believe in vaccination.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

One feature Of the woman suffrage
question that doe, not seem Ia nave come
nome to Texas yet j. the fact that every
state which gives the ballot 10 itS women
practically doubles liz strength in the elee-
loral college. Texas. with its twenty cleo
toral votes. hitherto has been an important
factor in the election of our president, but
she will fall considerably lower in the
scale Of states in this respect by persist
ING in Withholding the vote from Texas
women.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20
War in History

and French war-hips con
tinue bombardmcnt uf Dardancllcs. re-
porting the >ilencing Of several Turk
ish forts; ConStantinople reports the
sinking 90 British ships il the en-
trance 10 the straits.
q
l9l6Itierman~ seaplane~ over Lowe~toft
and Walner
German Zeppelin brought down BY
French automobile nti-aircrait gun
near Rcvigny. France.
Germans continue hombardment on an
unprecedented scale of the French po-
~itions mt NCrdun.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20
Too Bad.

The unsettled state OF Irish affairs re-
minds IA of q slip made by the Duke of
Wellington dnring a house of lords debate
on Ireland. In the course Of his speech
he mentioned that two clergymen had heen
murdered in Ireland.
A noble lord on the other side Of the
house hose al once To correct him.
NO. no: only one"
Only onc?" r%eioined the duke. "Well.
II ! am mistaken | am ~orrv.'-Tii BITS.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

Russian Oftieial--Iou cannot stay in
this country.
Traveler-Thrn Pl leave il.
Russian Ofticial-Have Won u passport
10 leave!
Trayeler-No.
Russian 0fhcial-Then You cannot leave.
! VIII give yon twenty-tour hours ia decide
what You will do.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20
SEVENTEENTH EPISODE
The TeII-TaIe Envelope.

Shots that are fired from guns do
not often hit the people they are fired
az. The coolest target puncturer grows
excited when his target Is a man. and
more excited when IL il a woman. Gid
O Trask was not an expert with the
rifle. He had been crazy enough to-
take the life Of Dick Freneau--to
wiring 1t out Of him with his hands. He
thought he had escaped detection I'M
Ill. with an appalling a~bruptness. Clio
ria Stafford-though he did not know
her name-charged him with the MUIR
der and declared that she had seen
him commit II before her very eyes.
He had not been quite crazy enough
or quite wise enough to kill her then
and there when she was alone and at
his mercy. He thought to repair the
consequences OF his delay by shooting
her down now hat she reappeared
with an armed force at her back. So
he fired at Gloria where she stood In
front Of the p~ilothouse demanding
his surrender.
They told Gloria afterwards she was
brave as a veteran and faced the as
sassin coolly. But she told the truth
when she said that she was paralyzed
with fear, so frightened that she could
not even show her fright.
When the muzzle of Trask's rifle
spat at her. she heard the bullet sing
past her a u. she was already won
derlng whether she were dead or alive,
whether the next one would strike
where she heard the first one thwack.
The pilot grunted and muiabled "He
got me-"
.-~ -
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20
A Smile or Two
One Kind of Prosperity.

Farmer Corning was asked whether he
had had a good year.
Gosh, year II he exclaimed. II had four
COWS and three hogs killed by railway
trains. and two hog, and eleven chickens
killed by automobiles. | cleared near n
thousand dulla S."-Holland's Magazine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

God pity the crew of the submarine sunk
in battlc-drowned like rats in Il trap
Those who 90 down in the wreck of an.
other type of vessel generally have some
chance of escape. Failing that. they have
al least. a last glimpse Of the sky, a last
breath Of the glorious fresh air, before
they are swallowed mp by the deep. 1t
takes the bravest 81 the brave 10 man the
submarine.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-02-20

Checks should hr made payable To The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Go. business
company. and items. letters. etc. intended for
publication should he addressed "a Editor. The
Herald. Brownsville. Texas. Letters intended
for publication should be- signed with the full
name II the writer. The name will not br
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good faith On the part Of the writer.