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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
225,OO0 MINERS GET RAISE
Workers in Bituminous Coal Fields of
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois
Get Advance.

New York, April 1S.-Members of
the coal operators subcommittee on
wage scale increase for the bituminous
miners In Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and
western Pennsylvania came to tenta-
tive agreement to increase wages on
an average of about 20 per cent over
the scale fixed by the contract between
the miners and operators, which will
not expire until March 81, 1913.
The voluntary increase will add
about 60 cents a day to the wages of
each miner and will increase the pay
of the trapper boys from $1.57 to $1.90
a day. 1t will add about 10 cents in
addition to the tonnage on pick and
machine mining. :
The increases were asked by the
miners on account of the increased
cost Of living.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
PRESIDENT WANTS
DRAFT BILL PASSED;
. CRISIS IS AT HAND
Wilson Urges Leaders of House
to Back Measure.
SAYS NATION MUST BE READY
Dent and Mann Told Country's Inter
ests Demand Immediate Action
Secretary Baker Appears Be-
fore Committee.

Washington, April 1S.-President
Wilson used the power of his great Of
flee to induce the house of representa-
lives to pass substantially unamend-
ed the Administrations military con-
scription bill.
He sent for Chairman Dent of the
house military affairs committee and
urged him to favor the measure and
to communicate to his Democratic col
leagues the view that the interests of
the nation demanded its immediate re-
port. He sent also for Congressman
Mann, minority leader of the house.
He asked Mr.. Mann to do all in his
power to line up Republican members
on the committee and in the house in
support of the proposal.
Secretary of War Baker appeared
before the military committee. lie
told the committee that It was the
judgment of the president that no time
should be lost in enacting the legisla-
be put in condition to meet the grave
peril which confronts it.
Crisis Brings Action.
The president was impelled to inter-
vention by his knowledge of the war
situation, by the attack on the de-
stroyer Smith by German submarine
and by information conveyed to him
regarding the action of the committee
Monday In rejecting the CONSUMPTION
plan.
The president knows that Russia
has become doubtful factor in the
European struggle; that relieved from
danger of invasion by Russian troops,
Germany and Australia Hungary will be
able to devote their energies else
where and that the time is coming
when the United States must bear an
even greater part on the struggle than
had been anticipated.
Consequently every moment is pre-
cious. The delay Of day now in get
ting together an adequate trained
army may be costly in American lives
In the future.
Therefore the president and his Sec
rotary of war are urging action with
out the slightest delay. Moreover, for
the moral effect uoon the central pow
ers the president is extremely anxious
that the bill shall be reported by the
committee and pass the house unani-
mously or as nearly unanimously as
possible.
1t Is the expectation of the president
and Secretary Baker as a result of the
representations made to the house rep
resentatives that the committee will
get together on a compromise which
will meet the presidents wishes.
1t is regarded as altogether prob
able that the committee will have u
scheme under which individual volun-
teers may be authorized for the regu-
lar army and National Guard up to a
limit of 100000 men; units may volun-
teer up to 225,000 men, and conscrip-
ton will be adopted In accordance with
the administration plan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
VOLUNTEERS ARE WANTED
BY THE UNITED STATES
All Recruits Will Be Released After
the War--Test by the Gov
eminent.

Washington, April 14.--The war de-
partment prepared to issue instruc-
lions to recruiting officers which will
be in effect to call for 100000 volun-
teers to fill up the regular army and
the existing units Of the National
Guard. All recruits enlisted since the
declaration Of war and those TO be en-
listed henceforth will be notified that
they will be discharged ut the close Of
the war, putting them In the status of
wartime volunteers.
Four thousand three hundred and
fifty-nve men already have been en-
rolled In such status. This Is the
number of recruits since the passage
OF the war resolution.
Analysis of the pending admlnlstra-
tion bill as It affects the regular army
and the National Guard shows that
provision Is made for the absorption
of 517 1868 volunteers. OF these 1Gl, $40
will be needed to fill up the regular
army and 206,340 for the National
guard. AS 10000 men must be with
drawn from these two services within
six months to train the first 100000
increment Of the selective cOnscript
army, their places must be taken by
that number Of additional volunteers.
BY this plan II is thought the feast
bllity of depending entirely upon vol
unteers viii be determined Army Off
GERS are certain that It Will show CON
gress where there are some doubts of
the selectlve conscript plan, that
CONSUMPTION is necessary to maintain
an army adequate to meet the present
situation.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
WHITE HOUSE WILL GARDEN
Employees Arrange to Cultivate Va
cant Lot on Pennsylvania Avenue
to Aid Food Campaign.

Washington, April 1S.-White House
employees made arrangements to gar
den a lot in the downtown section Of
the capital and thus carry out Presi-
dent Wilson's suggestion that every
person in the nation do as much as
possible to increase the supply of food
stuffs. With the approval of Secre-
tary Tumulty, A. z. Webster, dsburs-
ing officer mt the White House, has
Joined with several other employees
and asked the department of justice
for the use of plot of ground under
Its control. 1t is on Pennsylvania ave-
nue. opposite the White House.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
WHEAT CLOSES AT SPA ga
Breaks 1914 Cents Under High Prices
Recorded Monday-Canada's Ac-
ton Reported Cause.

Chicago, April 1S.-May wheat
closed at $224A. a figure Tx cents
lower than the close Monday. The
lowest point reached during the day
was $2.211s. The low figure was 1914
cents under Mondays high point.
Tuesdays opening price was $2.32. The
break in prices was caused by Cana
da's action in removing the duty.
Trade also was affected by talk of
peace and by continued success of the
entente allies. Talk of price-fixing by
the government also had an effect.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
AETNA AFFAIRS IN COURT
Receiver Asked for $1e,ooo,ooo Explo-
sive Concern by Cleveland
Creditor.

New York, April DISAPPOINTMENT
Of receivers to manage the business
Of the Aetna Explosives Company, Inc,
an S1S000,000 corporation, until its
properties may be ordered sold by the
court was asked in an equity suit filed
in the federal district court here.
The plaintiff In the action is the
Grasselli Chemical company of Cleve-
land, O., which has a claim for S103,-
655 for merchandise and materials,
payment for which has been refused"
1t Is alleged.
The appointment of a receiver is
sought, according to the complaint,
because other creditors are pressing
their claims and threatening suits.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
GERMANS GET WAR ADDRESS
American Aviators Are Dropping Tens
Of Thousands of Copies Of Presi-
dents Great Speech.

Paris, April 1S.-With the United
States flags fluttering from their ma
chimes, American aviators In the La
fayette escadrille of the French fly
ing corps are dropping tens of thou
sands Of copies of President Wilson's
war address to congress behind the
German lines.
The addresses are printed in Ger
man, and the object of putting them
into the hands of the German soldiers
is to show them the real attitude Of
the American people.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Jess Willard Wants TO Enlist.

Philadelphia. April 17.--Although he
was turned down by recruiting Off
Ger because he was married man,
Jess Willard said his offer TO fight for
his country is still good and he viii be
in the front OF the first batch of mar
ried men that is called to the colors
"Any time this country asks the mar
ried man to help, viii be there" he
said.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
MEXICO PLOTS Barred BY SPY
Rudolph Muller Tells OF AirpIane and
Machine-Gun OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
at Chicago.

Chicago, April 18.-Information of al
legged operation of an alrplane factory
and machine-gun factory In Mexico
City, backed by German capital, and
of the departure Of large number of
German reservists from the United
States to Mexico, was In the hands of
local federal officials today as O result
of the arrest of Rudolph Muller, Ger
man reservist, who was taken into
custody by secret service agents.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
CONGRESS MAY QUIT JUNE |
Republicans Agree to Pass Only War
Legislation at Special
Session.

Washington. April 1S.-Republican
senator's wish congress to adjourn
about the last Of May or the first of
June. Senator Gallinger, the Republic
an senate leader, said after his party's
caucus, that the Republicans had
agreed that 1t would be best to pass
only war Legislation at this session.
The matter of the taxation proposed
by Secretary McAdoo was not dis
cussed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
STATES TO INCREASE GUARDS.
Governors Told TO FIJI Present Units
Before Forming New Ones.

Washington, April 17.-Agalnst the
Judgment of military experts as to the
wise course In the present emergency
the war department was compelled to
reverse previous ruling and announce
that under existing law states have the
right TO organize new units of the Ma
tional Guard. This opens the door to
expansion OF the existing Guard force
of about $4,000 men 10 100000 NJ
peace strength or more than 100000
on war footing.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Italians Launch Bio Drive.

Rome, April 18.-Italy may be start
ing an offensive to coordinate with
the great Franco-Britlsh push. Advices
from Switzerland reported large
number of Austrjans tsken prisoner
and heavy enemy losses were said to
have been sustained by concentrated
Italian gunfire.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
BLEACHERS FALL; 40 HURT
Fans injured When Stand collapses
During Baseball Game at
Columbus.

Columbus, o., April 18.-About forty
persons were hurt, none fatally, when
the left-field bleachers' rail gave way
shortly before Tuesdays Louisville
Columbus game. Ball players and
spectators assisted In caring for the
injured.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19

Elkhorn--One hundred and fifty
high school students marched to the
railroad station to say farewell to
their former teacher. Prof. T. III.
CARRIER, who left to serve with the Ma
tional guard. Six students of the
school also enlisted with Company G
of the First Wisconsin infantry.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Quentin Roosevelt oolno to France

Montreal, April 17.--Quentn Roose-
welt, son Of Col. Theodore Roosevelt.
has Joined the Canadian aviation corps
10 obtain instruction for service with
an American army at the European
front
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
APPEAL SENT TO ALL STATES.
Council OF National Defense Urges
Creation Of State Councils"

Washington, April 18.-Every state
In the Union was asked by the council
OF national defense TO create a state
council OF national defense" to CO.
operate with the national body In pre-
pairing the nation for defense and war
against Germany. Such councils al
ready exist In few states.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Texans In Patriotic Parade.

Fort Worth, Tex, April 18.--Ten
thousand persons, each carrying flag,
marched in Fort Worth's patriotic pa
rade last night. The marchers lnclud-
ed college and high school cadet corps,
dozen bands and several fife aud
drum corps. 1t is estimated that 3D.
900 persons WERE, on the streets.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
,I.aoat Chaser is DAMAGED.

Los Angeles, Cal. April l7.--Eight
men OF undetermined nationality had
been arrested az desert point by
county authorities charged with hay
ing damaged United states subma.
rint chaser shipped by freight.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Bio Tank Steamer Sunk.

New York, April I0.-The British
tank steamer Narragansett, one OF the
biggest oil-carrylng ships plying the
Atlantic. has been sunk by German
submarine of the Irish coast, II was
reported In shipping circles here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
U-B0ATS BUILT IN MEXICO
German Officers Prepare Submarines
for Atlantic Raids, Is Report
From FL Paso.

FL Paso, April 1S.--German naval of.
ficers have been constructing U-boats
on the Mexican coast TO operate along
the Atlantic coast, it became known
here today, The plant is said to be
located at small port In Yucatan,
near Puerto Mexico.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
PUTS WAR ZONE ABOUT U. S.
Executive Order Prescribes Certain
Areas About American Ports.

Washington, April 16.-Oflicial an
nouncement was made here on Friday
OF the establishment Of n war zone"
about American ports. Certain pre-
scrlbed AREAS of American waters were
termed defensive areas and ships are
warned to strictly comply with the re-
strictions imposed upon traffic In these
districts
Vessels entering these defensive
areas" after sunset will be fred upon
without question.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
To comnletc Eilnhwax.

Kenosha Kenosha county win com
plete the Sheridan drive from the city
to the Illinois state line this season.
April 10 was tho last day for the
filing of protests by property OWNERS
None was filed
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Tuesdays Results.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Boston. G; Philadelphia. 5.
Brooklyn, 3; New York, s.
Cincinnati, 3; Pittsburgh. 2.
Chicago-St. Louis. no game; rain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Detroit. 2; Chicago, 4.
Philadelphia, l; Boston. g.
ST. Louis, a. Cleveland 0.
New York, 2; Washington. l.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Columbus, A; Louisville, az inning9.
Toledo, /; Indianapolis. 4.
No other games scheduled.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Charter Granted Bank.

Madison The state bank commits.
sioner granted a. charter to the Cable
State bank of Cable, Bayfield, county,
with capital stock of 10000. The in
corporators are l.. ID. Perry. Martin
Rogan. Andrew Rogan, Frank W.
Glenn and +. G. Dewey.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Boy Scouts Organize at Rosholt.

Stevens Point-A lively troop of
Boy Scouts has been organized at Ros-
holt with II. T. Ravlin, editor of the
Rosholt Journal. as scoutmaster DR..
w. l.. Rantz, w. l.. Selmer and Ed
ward Wigen are assistants.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Would Join Guard for Freedom.

Racine--Lawrence Terhune, recent
ly convicted of stealing a gold watch.
has appealed 10 Judge smieding * the
Municipal court for bis freedom, offer
ing his services with Battery G.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Archbishop Blenk Near Death.

New orleans, April 1S.-The condl-
ton Of Archbishop James II. Blenk be-
came so serious that the last sacra-
mont was administered. The arch
bishop was born In Germany and once
was bishop Of Porto Rico.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19

FL Paso, Tex. April 1.-THE first
message of President Carranza 10 the
Mexican congress declared the neutral
fly Of Mexico In the European war. II
expressed hope ,hat Mexico may bring
about a settlement.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Doctor Gets Commission.

Grand Rapids Or o, ]. Provost.
formerly of Grand Rapids, has been
commissioned e.sgeon IN the medical
corps Of the United States army with
the rank Of lieutenant
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
w.sl,hv Iowa Farmer Killed

Davenport, Ia, April TO- = Fred
lDenkman. seyenty-four, one OF the
wealthlest retired farmers OF south
eastern Iowa. was run down and killed
by Rock Island passenger train at
his home In Walcott.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19

New York April 49, Sarah Bern
hardt has been removed here TO hos.
pital. Denial was mnde of report
that she was to be operated on. The
actress has been III for several weeks.
She IS seventy-one years old.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Throw Bomb OFF Brldue.

Portland, Ore. April IA man
detected ia the act Of placing bomb
on an Oregon Short Line bridge was
seen TO plunge Off into the water when
guards opened fire. The guards threw
the bomb into the river.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
LODGE Selects superior.

Grand Rapids The Wisconsin
Woodmen Of the World, in session
here. voted the 1919 state convention
OF the order 20 Superior.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
100 Join Company In Day.

Kenosha. Wa. April ia sta
tion was opened here for the recruit
INK ef a new infantry regiment for
ihe National Guard. AT the end Of the
day 100 men had signed the muster
roll
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-04-19
Saloons Close sunday Mornina.

Green Bay Faloon keepers Of
Green BAY have agreed to close their
saloons on Sundays until noon
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-30
PLYMOUTH ROCK.
May %, 1o1

May %, 1917.
Jim Chorland was a Cresco visitor
Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Julian Sandvlk is on the sick
list. DR.. Anderson of Harmony is at.
tending her.
The lutte folks of Emmett Knox
stayed wltn rne.r grandma, Mrs
Mullaney when their parents took
in the YANKEE Robinson circus al
DEBORAH.
A number from here attended the
ice cream social DIT Water DasKam's
"Wednesday night.
MIS-. Mdllaley and Mrs. McCab
visited Their sister, Mrs. Wnaiel
Thursday.
Ol.Ver Monson worked for J. b
Mullaley a lew days last week.
j. Is. Mui.aney and sisters Ger.
ltrude and Loretta called on then
sister, MRS. Emmett knox Thursday
Evening.
}. oandvik went to Preston to.
Iday.
Dan H.llesland and Mr.. Lundrin
of Harmony called at Julian Sand
vlk's Sunday.
Gerald Sandvik was unable to at
lteld school last week, being sick witt
a sore throat.
Mrs. A. Monsen stayed with Mrs
Sandvik a few days last week.
Bertha Johnson of Cresco visited
her sister, Mrs. Alfred Stenson q
| few days last week.
Estella Monsen visited at home
| Wednesday night.
A. G.. Monsen is painting r. Burr.
house near Cresco.
Alta Monsen spent Sunday with
Inga aid Gladys Sandvik.
Mrs. Ole MOnsen spent Sunday
with her son A. G. and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Brien visited home
| folks Sunday.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-30

Mr.. AGA LANCE was out with his
car this last week, he is improving
somewhat in running it. Keep on
trying Mr.. LANCE you will get the
hang of it after while.
Coral Lang of DEBORAH, is visiting
her uncle Morgue Cassel.
Mrs. Johnson is spending the day
with Mrs. Linderman.
Will Cramer, one of our expert
sheep shearers. is making his head
quarters at Will Halse's.
George Wernett is looking very
pleasant these days, he is chelt COOK
and bottle washer for local cement
crew. Keep at it George, it's right
good job for you.
Mrs. Linderman expects to go to
Cresco this week to be operated on
for gall stones.
Ben Shelley the Burr Oak paper
hanger, has been in Bluffton this last
week papering for H. Sheley's.
Mrs. Will Cameron has nice lot
of young turkeys already.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-30
BLUFFTON.
May %, 1917.

May 2S, 1917.
Galoushe Heath former resident
of Early Dawn, has moved near De-
corah on a small place called Fair
Ravens.
The cement gang consisting of
Earnest Bergman as foreman, Aug
ust Bergman, H. Mercy, Wall Tay-
lor, George Wernet and Harry Tay-
lor, commenced work the first of the
week.
Rev. Edie of Burr Oak, was in
Bluffton Wednesday afternoon max
ing calls, took supper with II. She
ley.
There is going to be social dance
at Fred Walters in their barn. They
wish everyone so inclined to come
and enjoy themselves.
Mrs Brittendall and Mrs. Walter
McCauley called on Mrs. Chas. Bur
CESS Thursday evening. They found
Mrs. Burgess much improved and
able to sit up some.
c.. w. Brittenda.l autoed to Pros
per Friday afternoon. Harry Mercy
accompanied him and visited the
Burr Oak bank. We like to see young
men visit sc/le good bank, especially
when they deposit some of their
hard earnings like Harry did.
Lucille Burgess and Margaret
Lange were Burr Oak shoppers
Thursday. They caught ride with
Chas. Burgess.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1917-05-30
SATIRE.

May %, 1917.
Jack Frost put in his appearance
Iagain couple mornings the fore
part of the week, but no particular
damage was done.
n. c. Grindeland took his daugh-
ter Nora back to DEBORAH Monday.
She having spent a few days visiting
home folks.
Mrs. Emma Sampson and Mrs.
Tilla Sampson called on Sue Aker's
Tuesday evening.
H. o. Aker made flying trip to
Highlandville Wednesday evening.
Mrs. John Arndt who has been
quite feeble for some time, had a
stroke Sunday morning and is in a
serious condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark from near
Waukon came up to see the latter's
mother, Mrs. Arndt Sunday evening
Anna Osmundson is staying al
Sander Anfinson's, while Mr.. and
Mrs. Atkinson are visiting relatives
at Waukon.
Ed. Sampson, wife and son Willet
are visiting with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Ulen of DEBORAH.
A large crowd was at Y. P. S. at
the Big Canoe church Sunday eve
ming. The heavy rain made it very
unpleasant going home and various
kinds of impressions were left in the
mud along the public highway, was
noticed Monday morning.
o. Jacobson's entertained COM
pany Sunday.
Several from this burg attended
the K. Seehuus sale Tuesday.
Amin Atkinson and Herman Tweet
made a business trip to Mabel Mon
day morning.
All the Equity members are plan
ming for a big meeting at DEBORAH,
Saturday, June 2. Good auto roads
is their wish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Nelson were
shoppers at Highlandville Friday af-
|ternOon.
Mrs. w. Sampson and son Dewey
visited relatives in DEBORAH Thurs
day afternoon.
Woldum from DEBORAH, the auto
mobile agent, was demonstrating on
the streets of Satire Thursday, and
the result was that Nels Nelson Is
the possessor of a new Saxon Six.
Mrs. Alice Lodahl was down from
Locust Friday afternoon.