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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
PLEADED NOT GUILTY

Persons Who Were Indicted We're
Brought Into Court.
Charles A. Gilman and Knut Peder-
son. indicted on the charge of assault
in the second degree on farmer
named Clark near Garden City, plead
ed not guilty in the district court
this morning, and each furnished
bond in the sum of $500 to appear
for trial at 10 a. m. June 26.
Fred Polchow, Good Thunder, in
dicted on the charge of selling liquor
to a minor, also pleaded not guilty,
and gave bond in the sum of $500 to
appear for trial at that same time.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
Guerilla Warfare.

Roanoke. Va, June S.-A desultory
guerilla warfare has been going on
among the mountains between agents
of the government and bands of out
laws who utterly defy the govern
,nent CONSUMPTION orders.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
Enlisted in Band.

Elmer Elgin has enlisted in the Sec
ond regiment band as first cornetist
and left for his home in Alexandria
this morning for a sh 1r. visit with
his relatives. He will return to Man
kato IN two weeks.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
MINE DISASTER IN MONTANA
One. Hundred and Fifty Workrnen Are
Reported Dead.
UNITED Press pispatch.l

Butte, Mont, June 9.-One hundred
and fifty men are reported dead with
y hope for the;recoyery of 200 others
who are trapped. under ground by a
fire in the Spectacular mine, near
here early today. OF 425 men in the
mine when the fire broke out more
than two-thirds are unaccounted for.
Twelve bodies have been recovered.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15
Seventy People Killed.

I IUnited Press Dispatch.1
Rio de Janiero, Brazil, June s.
Seventy persons were killed here to-
day by the collapse of a large build
ing.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15

!, New York. June Stalk about
the wild and woolly west, 1t isn't in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1917-06-15

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
ANY RAGS OR BONES
FOR JUNK DICTATOR ?
Save Them Up, for Uncle Sam
Needs Discarded Things TO
Help Win the War.

WASHINGTON. Nov tg.--Thc adj
visibility Of a national junk dicta
ter has been called 10 the attention
Of the Council of National Defense.
Conservative estimates arc that more
tnan Sl,5O0,090 900 can be saved by
reclamation Of scrap iron. scrap met
ais. woolen rags. cotton rags, Old rub
Der, paper stock, bags and bagging,
cotton and wool waste. mattress fill
ings. bones. hair, scrap leather. bot
ties. broken glass and eelluleid. Many
Of these articles can be remade into
needed implements to help win the
war.
The advisory committee Of the de-
fcnse council and the war industries
A"ard have considered the matter.
Winning the war means cutting out
the "a .e' it Is declared. Some
scraps contain items valuable and
sorely needed.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
"BETTER TO STARVE
THAN YIELD TO U. S."
So Declares President of Stor-
thing in Debate Upon the
American No;e.

CIIRlSTfANIA. Eoy. 16.-ln a de-
bate ON the American note in the
Stor;hing yesterday President Mo
vlnCkcl declared:
Norway did not approach Ameri-
ga as beggars. We have and can rem
der the western powers great serv-
ices. and iC VIC come 10 an agreement
II will be as our right. not as a ia
Vor. But an agreement with Ameri-
c. would DO paid for too dearly IL il
were 20 be at the expense of our
neutrality or a rupture with the other
northern powers. In that event We
would prefer to resign.
- is significant that the three
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
FLOW OF OUR TROOPS
TO EUROPE GROWING
Pershing Says U Boats Have
Not Taken Life of Single
Eastward Bound Soldier.

WITH THE AMERICAN ARMY
IN FRANCE. Nov. 16.-Gen. Perish
ing said to the correspondents today;
Troops and supplies are arriving in
increasing mum bers.'
Thanks to tine French, British and
American Havies. he continued. the
submarine to date las not claimed
the life Of single American soldier
on the troop ships bound for France.
The French officers, he said. We're
enthusiastic over the character. in
telligence and eagerness of the young
officers who are arriving IN Frnce
to continue their instruction, and the
American army Is proud of them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars Rews rd
Tor any cpse OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by lialrs Catarrh Medicine.
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been taken
by Catarrh sufferers for the past tbirfy.
tive Xenrs and has become known as tho
most reliable remedy for Catarrh Halls
Cntarrh Medicine acts thru the Blood on
the Mucous surfaces. expelilng the Poison
portions.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for short time yoi. Will see 4
great Improvement In your general health
start taking Halls Gatarrb Medicine at
once and get rid Of catarrh. Send for tes-
timonlals. free
+. J. CHENEY & co, Toledo Ohio.
Sold by all Druggists. zoe
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16

Conditions in the American sector
continue to be normal with intermlt-
tent artillery firing on both sides.
The infantrymen have had two di-
versions. The first occurred near
daylight. The enemy. apparently
thinking a raid was imminent, OPEN
ed up with machine guns at the point
where the lines are closest. a atream
of bullets whistled over the American
first line.
About the same tituc French troops
on the American flank observed four
Germans cutting the barbed wire de-
fenses. a French patrol headed them
off, capturing the whole party.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
TO HUSBAND COAL
FOR VITAL NEEDS
Fuel Regulators Take Steps In
suring It's Most Economical
Distribution.

WASHINGTON. Nov 16. Tho
Fuel administration. in conjunction
with the railway war board, is giving
special attention to The matter of
transportation. Action is to be taxi
en- that viii relieve the present con-
Sested condition which is seriously
interfering with the production and
shipment pf coal. Plants using coal
in the production Of nou-esscntials
will have their supply curtailcd. IN
this way sufficient coal for the rail-
roads, munition plants. public utiil-
ties and domestic requirements will
be supplied. The transportation
prc blem can only be relieved by re
duction in the freight the railroads
shall be called upon to handle. The
reduction oC shipments Of coal viii
help accomplish this. The govern
nient's war requirements is now he
ing given 10 the various steel plants
and those manufacturing govern
meut supplies.
Temporary relief from the short
age in many sections is seen IN tho
order Of the administration granting
perm iss'ipn to iobJers to take "a small
profit ON coal they had bought at
high prices prior to the fixing Of the
rates.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
CUT THIS QUIT
f. MORTH aIONIY

DON'T MISS THIS. Cut out thts
slip, enclose with sc and mail it to-
Foley * Co. 2S35 Sheffield Ave.
Chicago. H. writing your name and
address clearly. You viii receive la
return u trial package containing Fol
cy's Honey aud Tar Compound. for
coughs. colds and Group. Foley Kid
ncy Pills. Cor pain in sides and back,
rhcuriatism, backachc. kidney and
bladder ailmcUs; aud Foley Cathartic
Tablets. n wholesome and thoroughly
cleausing cathartic for constipation
biliousncss. headache and sluggish
bowels.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
Fiery Eczema and Skin Eruptions
Readily Yield to This Old Remedy

This wonderful remedy is without an
equal as blood purifier, being prob
ably the oldest blood medicine on the
market. It has been sold by drug
gists for fifty years.
You are invited to write to-day
for complete and 1ull advice as to
the treatment of your own case. Ad-
dress, Chief Medical Adviser, Swift
Specific Co, Dept. II Atlanta, Ga.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
MINISTER GIVES TTsTIMoNY

The Rev. 9. NJ. Knighton. Havana
ria. writes: For three months / suf-
fercd intense pain in Kidneys and back
which at times laid me up entirely
read Of Foley Kidney Pills and after
trying various remedies without result
] decided to try the Foley treatment
7 was relieved almost with the first
dose and II Is fact ] used only one
and one half bottles when all OF the
pains disappeared. I am So years Of
age and now feel like "a young man
again.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16

Of Shell Rock, 20 miles from here,
forced A. 4. Yarcho to come into
the street. kneel and publicly kiss the
folds Of Old Glory. Then they sold
him the flag for SIPS, swelling the
Red cross fund, which totaled $1,000.
All of the other stores in the town
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16

northern countries are acting togeth-
or at this difficult time. We should
loso more BY breaking with the north
crn powers and receiving provision,
from America than II we kept to-.
sethcr and starved"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
Successfully used for fifty years.

Eczema and similar skin troubles
come from = disordered, impure con-
dition of the blood, and they can
only be cured by giving the blood a
thorough cleansing, and removing
from ii all traces of impurity.
This is why S. S. s. has been used
80 successfully in hundreds of cases
cf Eczema and other skin eruptions.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
aEAN WHO IGNORED RED CROSS
SALE EGGED, MADE To BUY FLAG

WATERLOO, Ia, Nov. 15.-After
they had rotten-egged him because
he had. not closed mis- store during a
Red Cross auction, group Of citizens
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16

save Yarcho's were closed during the
sale
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16

II is easy to appreciate the points
OF a sermon when they iab the other
follow
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
COVERED JAPANESE
WORK BASKETS

In the Art Department we
have just received a shipment of
covered Japanese work baskets.
When you see them you will be
sure to want at least one for
yourself and several for Christ
mas gifts. Different styles of
straps and two sizes at $1.15 and
85c.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
Consider Our Shirts

From standpoint of quail and value. Then consider
their newness, their desrabUy OF patterns and color
ngs, their workmanship and finish, and you will say
that here are the best shirt values you or any
could ask for at the price The prices far less than
would have to ask for the same quality if were
guided by present market conditions and other stores
standards And this is only instance of the value
giving for which mems department is famous.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1917-11-16
PURE FOOD SHOP

EXTRA SELECT POTATOES, the sack, 100
pounds ................... .......... $500
TOMATO CATsUP. specially priced. bottles SOC
bottle .........-.. zoe
VAN CAMPS and CAMPBEIIs CONDENSED
SOUPS ---,. ........... 25c
HAWAIIAN SLICED PINEAPPLE, packed in
rich sugar syrup, special. 6 cans ...... SI.0O
STRICTLY FRESH EGGS--When we say fresh
mean Ii. Dozen ............. soc and Csc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
SHIPS VALUED AT TWENTY MILLION
DOLLARS HAVE LEFT THIS PORT

eral merchandise. Galley Davis Company.
Sailed January 10.
Str Anglo Canadian (Brtlsh), for Liver
pool with general merchandise. Furness &
Witty Company Sailed January II.
Str Cogne (ltalian). for Ponta del Gada
with coal, Societa Nazionale Nav Sailed
January II.
No precautions have been taken to pre-
vent the possible sinking of the interned
Hamburg American Rhaetla and Prinz Os-
car and the Austrian steamship Franconia
Reports from New York said that extra
guards had been placed on the German
ships there to anticipate any possible at
tempt to sink the vessels in view of pos
sible break in diplomatic relations and seiz-
ure OF the ships.
The ships In port here flying the Brit
Ish nEg are the .HuslvA Amberton. Earl
o. NiGtp, sfrathdon. Carlton. Mindlp Range
an6 A1pchester ~ last named haylnc A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
SENATE, STUNNED BY
NOTE, BACKS WILSON

WASHINGTON, Feb 1.-Starting a dis
cussion of the Presidents recent address
to the Senate Senator Lodge today de-
clared:
81 shall make no reference to the note
from Germany that startled the world this
morning. That note places great responsi-
bility upon the President.
mo word shall fall from my Iips that
might embarrass him in dealing with that
note"
Senator Lodge strongly urged adoption
of the Borah resolution reaffirming the Sem
ate's faith in the Monroe Doctrine and
Washington's warning against entangling
alliances. lie assaied the idea of "peace
without victory" citing historical instances
to prove that "the peace which lasts is the
peace which rests on justice and righteous
,aass." Adequate preparedness to safeguard
Jur own peace should be Americas first
contribution to world peace efforts, he de-
clared
Senator McCumber said: I'VE awaken
this morning to face a critical situation
Matters are before us which inyolve the
honor of the nation. The German note fore
shadows an era of slaughter and starvation
1t brings to mind forcibly the Presidents
wish to stop the present great war II is
not for the Senate to invade the rights of
the President on such an occasion. hut we
can help him in his efforts for future uni
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
GERMANY ACCEPTS CHALLENGE
OF FINISH FIGHT, HOLLWEG SAYS

are only acceptable by totally defeated
people.
president Wilson's speech in the Senate
shows the sincerity of hh' desire for peace"
Germany's fateful decision was arrived at
in the Kaisers Grand General Headquar-
ters' where | was with Hindenburg and
Ludendorf on December and C. This was
the fifth big submarine conference" held
at Grand Headquarters. In the previous
one, when the smoke of the verbal battle
cleared away Tirptz was standing alone,
deserted and abandoned by all. This time,
though probably absent, he was victor.
Hindenburg and Ludendorff undoubtedly
decided the issue, 1t could not be had with
out it fitting in with their plans. Germany
evidently finds itself confronted now with
fight for existence II has chosen be-
tween existence and friendship and peace
with the United States if the American
Government regards the means employed
TO preserve that national existence as a
cause for diplomatic rupture or war with
the hard-pressed German peoples.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

AMSTERDAM. Feb. 1.--Germany accepts
the challenge to fight to a finish, and is
stalking everything TO win
Imperial chancellor Won Bethmann-Holl-
veg thus summed up Germanys attitude
in speech which he made yesterday to
the main committee Of the Reichstag
Dispatches today from Berlin quoted the
Chancellor as follows:
"Many of President Wilson's maXims
a gree with our aims, but the enemys con-
ditions mean that Germanys defensive
force would be destroyed"
Continuing, the Chancellor, after emu
merating and commenting on the enemy's
designs" declared II cannot express II
stronger than to say that Germany ac-
cepts the challenge to fight to "A finish
and is stalking everything"
"In their reply to our peace offer our
opponents declared they wanted only a
peace which they dictated" the Chancellor
continued "'rhus the whole guilt of the
wars continuation falls upon our oppo-
nents alone. Conditions which they made
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
TAFT ASSAILS GERMANY'S
NEW U-BOAT WAR POLICY

CONCORD, n. H., Feb. Former Presi-
dent Taft speaking before the Legislature
here today denounced Germany's decara-
ton of unrestrained naval warfare, calling
it Il grossly unwarranted expansion of the
rights of blockade
Mr.. Taft said:
"'The dangerous crisis in our relations
with Germany, forced by her declared in
tention to sink neutral vessels engaged in
trade with France and England, their crews
and passengers without warning by subma-
rine warfare. is a grossly unwarranted ex-
panson of the rights of blockade which
belgerents have in international law
against ncutralS.
at greatly emphasizes the necessity for
Fastening adequate military and naval pre-
paredness against unjust aggression. II
also takes away the tiattering unction that
we are now so remote from a European war
that we should decline to enter world
league to enforce peace. Such a league in
the future will be useful and needed a
protection to us as our leadership and
participation in it are necessary for its
formation and wise guidance. II is our
duty to ourselves and to the world to help
it protect itself against the horrors of an
other war
Other news on the international situa-
tion will be found on Page 6
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

versal peace by considering fully his mes.
sage to this body.
~ do not want to let go unchallenged
as the sentiment of the Senate the Presl-
dents recent address. However. we cannot
help but realize that IL is our blood that
is being shed. and we cannot say with any
sense of duty or humanity that this is not
our concern"
The tragic possibilities OF the situation
confronting the United States caused Rep
resentative Ktchin, of North Carolina
House Democratic floor leader. to warn
members to preserve their Americanism'
when the House convened today.
ut Is grave. and n tragic situation
that confronts this country" said Mr. Kitch-
i'm. at Is time for every man vino loves
his country, whether he be Democrat or
Republican. to forget that sectional diff
ference ever existed in the United States"
In thus making the first reference In the
House to the new complications Mr.. Kitchin
dccred the fact that sectionalism had
cropped out in the debate on the revenue
bill during the last two days.
EVERY patriot. every American Repre-
sentative" continued Kitchin. should frown
today upon any statement that would re-
kindle in the slightest degree sectional ami
mostly Every citizen who loves his coun-
try. and particularly is this incumbent upon
every Representative in Congress, should do
everything today that will promote national
unity, national love and fraternity.
Let Republicans and Democrats who are
patriotic conseCrate anew all of their pa
triotism, all of their courage. all of their
Americanism, all of their loyalty, and air
Of their GOODNESS for one country, one Un,nn
and one flag. -
I'VE all know that are under tht
absolute necessity of raising $500, 600, 900
additional money by taxation. Both Dem.
ocrats and Republicans voted for the pre-
parednoss measures which make this rev.
cnue necessary. We know and the people
should know that the public demand per-
suaded or forced Congress to enter upon
an era of tremendous Increases for the
army and navy. Whether right or wrong
that is the fact. The responsibility is upon
Republicans and Democrats alike, and IL
should be assumed here"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01
BRITISH, ENRAGED AT NEW U-BOAT
CAMPAIGN, SAY GERMANS WILL FAIL

wage sea warfare heieafter without mercy
and regardless of the laws of nations and
of humanity" The editorial said:
This latest note, bombastic and sniv-
cling by turns. is a barefaced attempt
to force President Wilson into further
peace efforts. United States COM
merce as well as American travellers,
is plainly threatened. Frightfuness
Is now unlimited and the war may
therefore assume an entirely new as
peCf shortly.
Official circles were not only not sur
prised at Germany's open announcement of
sea terrorism, but the note confirmed what
they had understood and Anticipated for
some time, 1t was to take advance meas
ures against such a plan as Germany now
announces that the recent conference of
naval officials of ala the Allies was held in
London. The recently announced North Sea
mine blockade was likewise decided upon
because England expected shch an an
nouncement.
synopsis of the terms of the note were
available for the morning papers. For the
most part they withheld editorial comment
on the note, centering their fire of indigna-
tion on Germany's announcement yesterday
that she intended hereafter to sink hospital I
ships, This move was regarded as only a
part Of Germany's future policy of un-
bridled warfare at sea, regardless of the
consequences.
There was much speculation but no
official hint. of the character of the threat.
ened British reprisals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

The shaded indicate limits within which all
Allied will be submarines,
Bern Washington The lane Falmouth is the safe
left by Germany American ships bound for England
similar line traffic American vessels is shown the Medier
The smaller Engand blockade of Germany
declared O. January
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-02-01

ChronologB of U-BOat
War to Present Crisis


FEBRUARY Germany an
l. nounces that beginning February
1S waters around Great Britain VIII
constitute a war zone and merchant
ships therein will be subject to at
tack.
February 1O-United States warns
Germany she will be held to strict
accountability" if American citizens
suffer as a result of the new policy,
calling such attacks as are threat
encd "indefensible violation of neu-
tral rights"
February 16 Germany. pleads
self lf-preservation and unfairness OF
British blockade.
April 13-United States steamship
Gulfight torpedoed; three Americans
lose lives.
Nav 1-Advertisements in Ameri-
can newspapers warn Americans not
to travel on Ally merchant ships.
May British passenger liner
Lusitania sunk; 1900, including 1l5
Americans, lost.
May 13-United States protests
Lusitania sinking, declaring it will
rights of citizens.
May 27-Torpedo damages United
States steamship Nebraskan.
May 29-Germany complains Lusi-
tania was armed and carried ammu-
milton.
June 9-United States asks safety
for American lives and ships and re-
fuses to admit Germany's right to
proclaim war zone.
July 10-Germany replies that her
submarines will be instructed to per-
nit free and safe passage of Ameri-
can passenger ships when they are
made recognizable.
July 15-Germany regrets torpe-
doing of the Nebraskan and offers to
pay damages.
July "a - United States rejects
suggestion of July 10 and says repe-
tition of acts complained of will be
considered deliberately unfriendly.
August 10 - British ship Arabic
sunk, with loss of two American
lives.
September 1-Germany promises
not to sink without warning and
safety for passengers unless they at
tempt escape.
October Is - United States says
putting passengers in open boats is
not providing safety.
December 80 - British h liner
Persia sunk.
January S-Germany admits JUS
tice of note of October Is and prom
ises to pay indemnity for Persia.
January % - Secretary Lansing
announces Germany has failed to
meet Lusitania demands.
February 15-Germany announces
that after April 80 all Allied ships
will be sunk without warning. United
States demands withdrawal of order.
March 3-Senate opposes all inter-
ference with President Wilson's con-
duct of foreign affairs.
March House takes similar ac-
ton.
March 24-Channel steamship Sus-
sex torpedoed, eighty killed or in
jured.
April 19-United States demands
cessation of ruthless policy in pen
atty of severance of diplomatic re-
lations.
May 5-Germany repeats promises
of safety and warning and suggests
the United States induce Allies to
respect international law.
May 8-The United States rejects
suggestion and calls responsibility
single, not joint; absolute, not rela-
tive.
May l0-Germany admits the Sus-
sex was torpedoed, expresses regret
and says the submarine commander
has been punished.