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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

Sir Eric Geddes declares If Russia
declares a separate peace now 'She
will be without the pale Of civilized
Europe" Just AT present that seems
to consist of a bucket OF blood.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

At last the voice of the wheat grow
er of South Dakota has been heard
and the authorities are to hold hear
ings at which constructive criti-
cism" of the present grading plan
may be submitted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

Anthracite operators and miners
agreed ona 30 per cent wage increase
on November II, conditioned On fed
erai permission to increase the price
of coal As cents a ton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

we would like to know whether the
people of England take Lord North
cliffs criticisms in the way the peo-
pie of America consider the fulmina-
tions of our own Col. Roosevelt.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

The wal dispatches testify how
Iowa is doing its bit. In. every casu-
atty list published 80 far you will
find an Iowan's name among the kill
ed or wounded.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

The sale Of coal At prices subject
to revision has been foA hidden by
the Federal Fuel administration in
an order issued on November Is.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

With all handssall down thesline'
inviting the government to fix prices
;royesnment control is close it hand.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

We are waiting to hear the glad
news when the Germans try to frater-
nalize the SAmmiaA
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

Send for or n0 booklet "55W Ways TO Save Eggs" Mailed free on request
Address Royal Baking Ponder Co., Dept. II, 1875 WMan, Street, NeD York
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-11-29

SIS In Circuit Court
County of Hughes Sixth Judicial Circuit
| Almeda Hits, Plaintiff,
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

in mortal fear lest It be found. once
IL gains a start in the white pine for
ests the trees cannot be converted in
TO lumber fast enough to save them
from lis devastating effects.
Mr.. Benbow points to the fact that
Idaho is growing one-ffth or over
500, GOO, 900 worth OF the white pine
in the United States and Canada. The
blister rust as far as Is known at
present has not attacked trees west
OF Minnesota. II Is to prevent its
spread that the government has en-
ployed such experts as MIR. Benbow.
The greatest sources OF danger to
the spread OF the tree disease. is in
new nursery stock that is shipped from
middle western and eastern points.
Mr.. Benbow visits all the nurseries
In the state and examines their plants
for evidence OF the rust which appears
occasionally on gooseberry and cur
ant bushes as well as the white pine
trees.
The white pine blister rust is a di-
a imported from Germany about
1900. II is a fungus which attacks
only the i've needed pines II has
caused great destruction in the cOun-
tries OF northern Europe where il Is
almost impossible 90 grow five needed
pines. The disease has spread TO the
United States and Canada. being intro
duced from Germany upon nursery
stock.
Realizing the great value of the
standing white pine timber I'M this
country aud knowing It's value as a
reforestration tree. congress az It's last
session appropriated 5000. 600. 90 TO
light and SUPPRESS the disease in the
United States.
Il Is estimated at the present time
In the United States and Canada that
there is over half a billion dollars
worth Of standing white pine timber.
This alone is sufficient cause for the
outlay OF considerable money in an at
tempt 90 eradicate the disease.
Il may be seen from this that when
the disease is one introduced into a
vicinity upon either currant. goose
berry or white pine nursery stock IL
VIII spread radidly 20 the surrounding
territory.
A hve needed pine attacked before
20 years OF age is practically sure to
be killed. After % years perhaps on
~ the part OF the tree attacked is kill
led.
The government has a force OF pick
ed men working In the field this sum
mer upon the eradication or destruc-
ton Of this disease. There is one man
or more in every state. L. NJ Ben
bow with headquarters at Boise is
working In southern Idaho and will be
very glad 20 communicate with any
one desiring further information on
the subject or who would like a per-
sonal inspection OF any white pine
trees, currants or g~ooseherries OF
which they are at all suspicious.
ANY letter addressed TO Boise. gen
eral delivery, Will reach Mr.. Benbow
who plans to be in American Falls
again in about two weeks.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29
AMERICAN TROOPS
ARRIVE IN FRANCE.
1coniinued from page ll.


comprise the division which President
Wilson directed To proceed 90 France
AZ The earliest possible time
Information % What other troops
movements may be- made b. surround
"a by censorship. 20 Insure. So far as
possible, a safe voyage through the
submarine gone
n b. not permissible 90 say what
precautions we're taken 20 Kot the
American troop ships past tho waiting
German submarines. but there Is no
doubt that the precautions we're care
fully worked out. because II Is gen
orally believed that some time ago
most ~ the German submarine fleet
VAS Withdrawn from its attacks on
commercial shipping 20 make lt ready
90 ambush tho American troop ships
IN force.
The successful landing. while a
source o. qualification % officials here.
viewed from The point OF being a mil
iiary operation. 81 regarded with add
"a Significance ~ les moral effect in
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

lister to Serbia, Bulgaria and Ruma-
mia, has left Washington in continue
ton of his gl~obe-trotting trip from
Bucharest to Jassay, cities usually but
nine hours distant. The minister was
in Bucharest when the Germans took
the city and was not allowed TO pass
the lines to his station at Jassay.
In order to resume his duties in
Rumania he found it necessary to
cross Austria Hungary and Germany,
and embark for America. His route
now lies Gro the Pacific and thru
Siberia and Russia
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29
LOOMING FOR TROUBLE
HOPES TO FIND NONE.
Government Tree Specialists Guarding
Against Introduction OF white Pine
Blister Rust.

The government % the United states
Is spending $500 a month in Idaho
looking for the dreaded white pine
blister rust that q hopes cannot be
found l.. NJ Benhow, federal agent
OF the government in Idaho for the dis
.trict south OF the salmon river, was
ga town Wednesday looking for evil
dences OF the rust. Mr.. Benbow is a
special authority ON blister rust and
though he looks for il diligently every
whore he goes about the state, he rs
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29
GUILTY THE PLEA OF
ROCKFORD SLACKERS

One hundred and three out of 1874
indicted Rockford, Illinois, slackers
Tuesday pleaded guilty to failure to
register, under the selective draft.
Judge Lands announced he will dis
pose of the cases later. Twenty-nine
others now in Jail at Belvidede will be
arraigned some time today and are
expected to also plead guilty. OF the
1903, Is had registration cards, having
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

Germany. II il Is permitted to become
known there.
The reference Ia tho cable dis
patches 70 a duplication of "yester-
days surprise i%ntlmating that there
was also a landing yesterday. passes
without comment here. but obviously
discloses a landing Of a contingent not
recorded In yesterdays dispatches.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

Impeachment proceedings are
threatened against Mayor William
Hale Thompson of Chicago. for dis
loyal ~utterances and acts.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

registered on June 7, the day follow
ing their arrest. Lands said that be-
fore passing sentence on the men he
would listen to any excuses they had
to offer for failure to register. j. E.
Johnson, a Stacker, when arraigned
said he didn't register because he
didn't want to go to wal and kill
somebody"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1917-06-29

Travels Around the World to Reach
Point a Hundred Miles Distant.
Charles j.. Vopicka, American min
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
FOOT BALL BENEFICIAL
Physical Education Expert Gives
Out Statistics on Effects of
College Athletics.

LAWRENCE, Kan, January 20.-In
order to ascertain the after effects Of
college athletics upon students, DR..
Naismith. head of the department Of
physical education at the University of
Kansas. has announced statistics COM
piled after extended correspondence
with former athletes. In obtaining his
figures DIR. Naismith sent his inquiries
to foot ball players on teams prior to
1907. believing these men should by
this time be able to detect any after
effects of the game. The questions were
sent to foot ball men as that game, he
considered, is the most violent of col
lege sports
To the question What injuries did
you suffer while playing foot BALI?
forty of the eighty-ffve replies stated
they had received none. The other
forty-five answered that sprained
ankles, broken noses and sprafned
knees were their common affection. All
but six stated they had completely re-
covered from their injuries. None was
reported seriously incapacitated from
their participation in the game.
The valuation placed on the personal
benefits received from the game varied
greatly, although increased physical
development headed the list. Among
the other benefits derived were: Self
control. rapid Judgment, wide acquaint-
anceship, determination and courage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
SEEK TITLE GOLF EVENTS
Detroit and Chicago Clubs After
Western Amateur Tourney to
Be Awarded Tonight.

CHICAGO. January 20.-Confidence
that the 1917 western amateur golf
championship tournament would be
held in the middle west was expressed
today by representatives of many of
the clubs afiliated with the Western
Golf Association, which is to hold its
annual meeting here tonight. 1t was
asserted that because of the distance
many golfers from the central western
states did not participate in last years
tournament held in Del Monte. Cal.
The country club of Detroit and the
Midlothian Country Club of Chicago
have extended Invitations for this
years contests.
The western open championship also
to be awarded tonight, it was asserted.
probably will go to either the Town
and Country Club of st. Paul. MINI,
or the Westmoreland Country Club of
Chicago. Several Chicago clubs have
made bids for the women's western
suing year also will be elected at
tonights meeting.
Representatives of many of the 220
clubs forming the association express
ed the opinion today that the policy of
ignoring in official action recent rul-
ings of the United States Golf Associa-
ton making more stringent the meas
ures protecting the status of amateurs
would be followed at the meeting. The
question of the right of amateurs to
accept employment in sporting goods
establishments. however. 1t was assert
ed probably will be given some con-
sideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
LOCAL ALL7STARS
SET NEW RECORDS
Isemann's Team Rolls Bril-
IiantIy in Match With Mar
tinsburg in That City.
TWO 2O4 GAMES MADE

Some of the. most remarkable duckpln
rolling ever heard of around these parts
was accomplished last night by George
Isemanns all-star team in its match with
Martinsburg at Martinsburg. Records for
team games, team sets and games and
sets by individuals were smashed. the
most unexpected assaults on the little
naples being made from start to finish
of the match. When ii is said that Pop
Haley and Johnny Naeth tied for the
best game, with marks of 204 and Naeth
got $50 for an individual set, something
of what was accomplished may be judged.
The team set of the local men was 3.SO7.
the former record for rubber-banded pins
having been 1913.
Pop HALEY started the first game with
a mark of 204, and all through the match
Isemann and his players were spilling the
NAPLES right and left The first game
ended with the Washington team holding
a total of 7S7 and Martinsburg 693. The
second also went to Isemann's team by
SO to 713. Martinsburg got going little
better. though. in the third and took that
honor by 13S to 677. The fourth and NTH
were won by Washington. Washington
was the victor in the match both ways.
taking four out of the five contests and
scoring 221 pins more than its rival.
Here are the scores of the match:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
LOCAL CLUB HAS NO GRAVE
SALARY DISPUTES TO ADJUST
Griffith Faces No More Than Usual Amount
of Contention Over Terms-Has
Forgotten Strike Threat.

considering the record of the Athletics
his work was good. The answer to
Mack's confidence is found in the av-
erase earned runs per game. Nabors
having allowed 341 in the forty games
in which he participated and Myers
record being $50 for forty-four contests.
Sam Crawford is due for big come
back this year, according to Hughey
Jennings. who runs the Detroit team.
Uughey dismisses reports that sam is
destined for pinch hitting roles eXclu-
sively by the announcement that he eX-
poets TO use Crawford in right field,
and thinks his fielding will show much
Improvement over the brand the big
barber had in evidence last season. He
makes no reference to Sans batting,
there never has been any fault to find
with that. Jennings also is credited
with making the prediction that old
Tubby Spencer is destined this year
to become the best catcher in the
American League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
PHILLIEs GRAB ERNIE WALKER
Trade Pitcher lineup and Outfelder
Weiser for Ex-Brownie.

PHILADELPHIA, January 20.-Out-
fielder Ernie Walker. who was with the
St Louis Browns in 1914-15. and with
Little Rock last season. was traded
yesterday TO the Phillies for Pitcher
lineup and Fielder Weiser. Walker
is a 1eft-handed hitter. fast on his
feet, when in condition. and mighty
good prospect all around. He is only
twenty-six years old.
Walker batted .29S In 1914, taking
part in seventy-one games, but year
later bum props caused his demotion
to the minors. He played with Roch-
ester in 1915. after being released by
the Browns. and batted .2S6.
Last season Walker played with Little
Rock and competed in only fifty-eight
games. but he batted 1925. A bad knee
kept him out of action most Of the
race and only on the assurance that
the leg is sound again did Pat Moran
agree to the deal.
If Walkers knee hurts him next
spring Little Rock agrees to call the
deal off and send Lineup and Weiser
back to the Pills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
ROD AND GUN.

1t is at this season of the year that
anglers get much real pleasure antici-
pating the big catches they expect to
make later on. They are getting out
their paraphernalia to make certain
that rods are in good condition, and 4;
there is anything the matter with them
get the rod doctor before his work can
Interfere with their sport.
Rods viii not last forever. re-
marked one of the faithful enthu-
siasts. land the payment of doctor
bill will more than compensate for the
loss of the biggest fish Of the. season
YOU know it is always the biggest one
that gets away
"And the same is true Of lines, the
sportsman added Constant use OF
lines especially in salt water. robS
them of their strength and usefulness,
and it is better to part with the price
of line than to spoil an outing.
: There are many anglers in this city
who have fished in northern waters
when it was necessary to cut holes in
the ice to get the bait to the fish, and
there are others who have fshed in
the torrid zone, said one sportsma n,
when the fish were almost cooked
when pulled aboard a boat.
Hundreds of local sportsmen are on
the nearby streams in the hottest
weather. but very few of them have
had the experience of cutting ice from
the Potomac or other nearby streams
to engage in the sport
The nearest approach to ii happened
last week. said Joe Fletcher, when
W. NJ. Wynkoop and Mack Sparrough
pushed bateau across the ice to the
clear water to have an afternoon $
sport. They caught five fish
Feeling almost one who had risen
from the dead. w. =. Bowie. ali-round
sportsman and, enthusiastic gunner and
fisherman. this week surprised himself
and friends when he appeared among
them after a long absence on the sick
list
Bowie was sick during practically
the entire cunning season, and was
unable to participate in the sport. He
did not lose interest in it. however. and
said he intended to start a campaign
for uniform laws for Maryland, Eir-
ginia and the District of Columbia.
In Maryland the season for quail and
rabbits closed December %, while in
Virginia it closes February l. The quail
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
BY n. c. BYRD.

The ri team has jumped into the lead
in the Phi Mu Sigma Basket Ball
League. and those familiar with the
strength of all the quints seem to feel
confident that it will win the cham
pionship Pi now tops the circuit with
five victories, not a defeat having been
registered against it. Gamma-Sigma
is second, having won four times and
lost once. Chi Is third. with four wins
to it's credit and two losses charged
on its record.
The only change in the standing of
the teams as result of the games of
last Wednesday was the breaking of
the tie for third place. Chi, by defeat
ing Mu-Beta, went into third position
by a half-game margin. Changes in
the standing of the clubs are frequent
as the competition is close and keen.
However. some of the teams are hav-
ing trouble keeping their line-ups in
tact. which Is not helping them any.
Pi appears to be the strongest COM
bination on the circuit right now and
If 1t continues to develop should win
the championship. Here is the stand
ing of the Quints:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
WASHINGTON
Vaeth Gets Big Scores.

vaeth finished with a set of So
averaging ia pins per game. The team
average of the local five was 761.
Isemann, with a set of 683. was low
man. but his set would have been much
higher had he not been SO unfortunate
as to pick" five straight spares.
The Harmony and George c. Whiting
teams engaged in a good match in the
Masonic League on local alleys.
Harmony rolled SAT against 499 in the
first game. but the second was won by
the Whiting quint. 532 to $50. In the
decisive setto the Whiting outfit was
victorious by 536 to sos.
Howell led the players of both quints
with marks of 10s. 131 and 126. the
total being 3S5. Shade starred for
Harmony with set of $50; his marks
were 1913, Ill and 1875. Seaman and
Pearson of Harmony also got more
than 100 pins in each of their games
The rolling of Mack for the Radio
five was mainly responsible for the
three-time victory over Sight in the
Navy Yard League. Mack got 112, 100
and 113 pins for a 345 set
The scores of last nights matches
follow:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
VETERANS ARE TO COMPETE.
Men Near Century Mark to Pit
Strength Against Each Other.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, January 20.-WiIlie
Oglesby. who declares he is Columbus
youngest" nonagenarian. has accept
ed challenge of John W. Flanagan.
aged ninety-one. of Defiance, Ohio, for
an endurance contest. to be held in CO.
Iumbus. Defiance, Cincinnati, Cleve-
land or Toledo. The Defiance man sug-
eests that the contest be held February
TO-
Uncle" John Flanagan recently is
sued def, offering to pit his strength,
agility and endurance against any
ninety-year conner" in Ohio. There
are to be five tests. according to Elan
nagan. They are a twentymile walk
without a cane. 1.000-yard foot race.
a manual labor contest. the work to be
designated by the judges; a broad and
high Jump, or an eating contest. The
Columbus man is the first to accept the
challenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
|PI LEADS BASKET BALL TEAMS
IN PHI MU SIGMA ORGANIZATION
Only Quint in the League Without Defeat
Charged Against It-Other Gossip of
Athletics and Athletes.

nized play. The team Is being capably
handled and Is playing good basket ball.
Business, apparently the next best five.
was whipped by Central yesterday.
decisively and Business Is to lose a star
player, Buck Wise. by graduation In the
midyear 1t will be something of a sur
prise If Tech fails to land the champion
ship.
Business opened it's game with Central
as II it were going to win easily. but 1t
proved unable to maintain the fast pace.
Central got into its stride later. and the
contest ended In tie. Two extra periods
were necessary to decide the winner.
and In those ten minutes OF play plenty
of excitement was offered.
Eastern made good showing against
a much heavier team. The Manual
Trainers led all through the game, but
pense of srueling work against stub
born defense. Eastern played fine
passing game. but was not quite 80 ac-
curate in its shooting as Tech.
The Friends School was too strong
by far for st. Adams in a game OF
basket ball yesterday. The Episco-
palians were able to score only IA
points. while Friends registered g.
, King of Friends made what un-
doubtedly is a record for the number
of goals from the field thrown by one
player in single game. Nineteen
times King Gagged the ball, record
remarkable for accurate shooting, not
withstanding the weakness of the play
ers opposed
Western High engaged in a close
contest with the Y NJ. {. A. boys quint
Yesterday. though it lost by % to p.
The scholastic five gave creditable
exhibition. the score being close at all
times. The "Y" boys believe they have
one of the best teams Of their class in
the Distric. and are anxious to ar
range contents with any high school
quint.
Georgetown and George Washington
meet tonight in one of their two an
nual games at the Y. NJ. c. A, and
Catholic University and Gallaudet are
to play at the Carroll Institute. Pre-
liminary to the G. U.-G. w. U. contest
will be the meeting of the George
Washington girls with the Holton Arms
School. The girls game begins at
o'clock The C. U.-Gallaudet contest
starts at SIS o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
Accused of Damaging Plumbing.

Charged with depreciation on property.
John jefferson, colored, thirty years old.
800 Allen court southwest, was arrested
yesterday afternoon by Sergt. o. c. Ryon
of the fifth precinct. 1t is charged that
the sergeant caught him leaving a vacant
house at 204 L street, the property Of
Lewis Flemer, Maryland avenue and 9TH
street northeast, with lead pipe that had
been cut from the plumbing fixtures.
Jefferson registered a vigorous objection
to being arrested and fought the sergeant.
He will be arraigned in Police Court Mon
day morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
CHARLOTTE CLUB TO STICK.
North Carolina League Franchise
Sold to J. E. McIlwaine.

CHARLOTTE. n. c., January 60
Charlotte was assured her berth in the
North Carolina League for another sea-
son when the franchise was sold to ].
Z. McIlwaine. a local insurance man,
who will form a new company. Owing
to financial reverses directors of the
association had signified their inten-
ton of withdrawing from the circuit.
In return for an annual rental for
Wearn Field the old association turns
over the franchise and players con-
tracts. A new manager, not yet select :
ed, will supplant Martin Dudley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-20
SOLDIERS IN GRIDIRoN BATTLE
New York and Texas Men on Border
Clash.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. January 90
The foot ball elevens of the Ist New
York Cavalry and the I'd Texas Infan-
try, the latter aggregation so far un-
defeated this season. were ready for
their battle on the Gridiron this after
noon, which army sport followers de-
clared should develop into one of the
sharpest engagements of the border
regimental season The New Yor},
eleven arrived yesterday from McAlIen.
where IL is stationed.