davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Great Western Buys Laramie Road.

Denver.-The Great Western Sugar
Company, owning the Great Western
railroad, which connects all towns in
northern Colorado, except Brighton.
that have sugar factories. completed a
deal by which 1t will take over that
part of the Denver, Laramie & North
western railroad between Milliken and
a point one mile north of Celeryvale,
twenty-five miles, and continue opera
ton of that particular stretch as a
part OF the Great Western. The price
paid was made on junk basis OF $50
per ton and amounted to 1929 900. The
sugar company paid an additional $685.
600 for the two Laramie gasoline mo-
tor cars. which is one-half their cost
price when new.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Macmillan Exploring Party Returns

Sydney, N. S.-Donald B. MacMil-
lans Arctic exploration expedition ar
rived here on the relief steamer Nep-
tune after four years in the polar re-
gion. Macmillan, who was one of
Rear Admiral Peary's heutenants on
his successful dash for the north
pole, confirmed dispatches from him
that there was no Crockerland. such
as had been reported by Peary.
Peary's mistake, he said, was due to
a mirage so real that the Macmillan
party had been deceived by 1t for four
days
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
More Negro Troops to Houston.

Houston, Tex.-More negro troops
are to be sent to Houston, despite
rioting of negro regulars here, Mai.
Gen. George Bell. Jr., in charge OF the
situation, declared. The Eighth I'LL
nois infantry, all negroes, are being
them and will not recommend that
they be sent elsewhere" Bell said.
There will be no further trouble" j"
Houston citizens had not relinquished
hope for the return for civil trial of
the negro troops who killed fourteen
persons and wounded many others In
the rioting of the 23d.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
ALLIES ADOPT
WILSON'S REPLY
DECLARED POWERFUL APPEAL
TO THE GERMAN PEOPLE TO
OVERTHROW AuTocRAcY.
NOTE pLEASES ENTENTE
LONDON PAPERS CALL PREsi-
DENTS MESSAGE MAGNIFICENT
INDICTMENT OF KAISER.
western Newspaper Union New. Service.


Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, Aug. 31.-The Presidents
answer to the Pope's peace note was
received here with profound satisfac-
tion as another evidence OF America 8
oneness with the entente allies on war
aims and means by which alone they
can be attained Immense Importance
also is attached in this connection to
the declaration of the Federation OF
Catholic Societies in the United States
as Germany hoped that Vatican inter
vention at this time would unsettle
Catholic opinion in America, thus seri-
ously hampering Washington in Wig
orous and united prosecution of the
war
The fact that President Wilson has
taken the lead In rejecting the Pope's
proposals must give additional moral
weight to the replies of the entente
niles to the same effect, which will
follow Immediately upon the Vatican's
receipt of President Wilson's answer.
Whether the Vatican will pursue its
efforts further in the face of these re-
plies is a question upon which diplo-
matte authorities here disagree but
the prevalent view is that as the only
effective reply would be to define the
vague suggestions made in the origi-
nal note the Vatican will prefer to let
the matter rest with expressions of re-
gret at the failure of its attempt to
originate peace pourparlers.
However II ia considered that the
Vatican intervention has achieved the
immensely important result of show
ing the world the futility of any other
neutral attempting to promote peace,
except on the basis of extirpation of
Prussian militarism.
All morning newspapers published
editorials on the American reply to
the Pope. The Daily News says that
'the reply of President Wilson to the
Pope Is addressed as emphatically to
the people of Germany as 1t is to the
Vatican. If the Presidents reply Is a
merciless indictment of the infamies
of Prussian militarism 1t is an equally
passionate appeal to the German peo-
pie to repudiate the evil system that
has enslaved them.
'ln this passage President Wilson
speaks to the Russian people as else
where he speaks to the German peo-
pie and the appeal is as urgent in one
case as in the other"
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
SENDING MAIL TO SOLDIERS.
How Letters for the Boys in the Ma
tional Army Camps Should
Be Addressed

Washington. Aug. 24.-Before long
several thousand young men will be
in the various cantonment camps of
the national army. and their relatives
and other friends will wish to write
to them. In order to expedite the de-
livery of their mail and give the boys
the best service possible. the postof-
flee officials instruct their correspon-
dents, If they know in advance the
company and regiment to which the
soldier is assigned, to address mail ac-
cording to this sample:
PRIVATE JOHN JONES,
A Company, First Infantry,
Camp Dodge. Iowa.
II the company and regiment are
not known, the mail should be ad-
dressed thus:
PRIVATE JOHN JONES.
of Minnesota,
Camp Dodge, Iowa.
When all troops are organized the
mail for each man will be distributed
direct to his company and regiment.
Until then it will be delivered through
his state section.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
/. w. w. Held for Little LynchIn

Butte. Mont.-"It's a frameup. They
can't connect me with the crime
was the assertion made by C. A. Nc
Carthy, formerly of Denver, an officer
of the Butte Industrial Workers of the
World local, who is in jail here pend
ing an investigation on a charge that
he was n member of the party that
lynched the Industrial Worker of the
World leader. Frank Little, near the
city. Mccarthy. booked on a charge
of vagrancy gave the name OF
Charles Albright.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Expenditure
Anti.War Meetings Barred.

st. Paul, Minn-Governor Burnquist
issued a proclamation prohibiting the
Peoples Council of America for De-
mocracy and Peace from holding their
proposed meeting in Minneapolis or
elsewhere in Minnesota. The COVER
nor's action followed a report from
Sheriff Otto Langum of Henneptn
county, in which the sheriff stated he
believed the proposed meeting would
result in disorders. In his proclama-
tion the governor said the meeting
could only aid and abet the enemies of
the United States.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Diver. and Mines sink % shlps.

London.-An increase in the number
of British vessels sunk by mines or
submarines is shown by the weekly ad-
miralty statement. Eighteen vessels
of more than 1,600 tons were sent to
the bottom, as compared with fifteen
the previous week. and five OF less
than 1000 tons, as against three the
previous week. No fishing vessels
were sunk Sinking by German sub
marine OF the Norwegian steamship
Frigga, 1.O4G tons gross, is reported
by the Norwegian foreign office.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
President puts Limit on Exports.

Washington. = President w s n
frightened the governments control of
exports by issuing an order forbidding
the shipment of any goods to Europ-
pean neutral countries except under
license and by extending the lists for
which license is required in shipment
to the allies and neutrals other than
European countries to include cotton.
all meats, sugar. and most Of Aneri-
cas- other export commodities.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Greater Taxation Of War Profit.

Washington.-To meet the radical
movement for greater taxation of war
profits. the Senate finance committee
agreed to amendments carrying war
profits taxes of more than 33 per cent
in place of the present provisions for
26 per cent. The amendments would
increase the war profits tax yield from
$b62 1000. 900 to $1,000. 100000. in addi-
tion to the taxes under the present
law. and yield third Of the bills to-
tai taxes
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
President viii Head Parade.

washington-Givin his formal ap-
proval to nationwide demonstrations
for national army recruits on Sept. 5.
President Wilson caused 1t to be an
nounced at the White House that he
will ride at the head of the celebration
to be held in Washington for the se-
lective service men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
SWEEPING DRIVE PLACES MONTE
SANTO SAFELY IN THEIR
POSSESSION.
FRENCH GAIN ON MEUSE
NEW VERDUN DRIVE PUTS BEAU
MONT IN ARMY REACH, WITH
PETAIN ADVANCING.

Rome, Aug 29.-The Italians kept
up their valiant drive, winning new
positions on the Bainsizza plateau. AS
the advance continued alarm spread
In the city of Triest and that town
was evacuated by the civilians.
Along the front in Flanders and
northern France hard rains have set
in. causing an abatement in the fight
ing. The Germans have ceased their
counter attacks in the Verdun sector.
evidently finding their task useless.
The cessation of activity in the
French ranks around Verdun leads to
the belief that the Petain forces are
gathering for another big drive in that
section. Reinforcements have been
added 20 the victorious lines.
On the frontier of Bessarabia. in
Bukowina, the Russians are again
showing disaffection. having deliber-
ately quit their trenches, which were
later occupied by the Germans
The Riga campaign seemingly has
halted. indicating the Germans do not
contemplate trying to capture the
great Baltic seaport.
Rome. Aug. 2S.--Slowly but steadily
the Italians are breaking down the re-
sistance of the Austrians around
Monte Santa. and making their way
east toward the border of upper Car
niola. The Austrians have brought up
fresh troops, but latest dispatches say
the Italians have broken through the
lines at many places in spite of the
stubborn resistance.
The French gained an ADVANCE OF
1000 yards and captured 1000 men in
an assault near Verdun Monday The
German assaults on the Aisne front
also have been blocked by the French.
Trench raids seem to be the chief
operations on the British 'front.' al
though artillery duels are in progress
on various sectors.
Berlin reports the capture of Rus
sian positions near Jacobstadt, be-
tween Riga and Dvinsk. but makes no
mention of the fight east of Riga
In Rumania the Russo-Rumanians
are still holding their own, having re-
taken positions lost near Scoveia last
week.
Rome, Aug. 27.-The Italians have
made further advance on the Isonzo
front north OF Gorizia, closely pursu-
ing the Austrians, the war office an
nounces.
The number of prisoners has been
increased to more than $4,000 men and
600 officers. in addition to what great
amount Of booty has been captured.
The total losses of the Austrians
from all causes are reckoned at nearly
100000. the most important of which,
in the Carso region. have not yet been
officially announced 1t is said that
among the losses of the Austrians are
many men of the famous Twelfth di-
vision, popularity known as the iron
division"
With Monte Santo securely in their
possession, the Italians are continu-
ing their drive eastward over the Balm
sizza plateau, Notwithstanding the vio-
lent resistance of the Austrians.
Italian airmen are lending wonder
full aid to Gen. Cadorna's forces, drop
ping bombs or using their machine
guns with telling effect on troop con-
centrations behind the line.
The official report from the war Of
flee also records artillery fighting of
great violence around hill 3O4, on the
left bank of the Meuse.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Dutch Ships to Sail with Food.

Washington. Arrangements have
been completed by the food admins
tration for the release OF twelve Dutch
ships. which soon will sail from an
Atlantic port with corn and wheat for
Belgian relief and the Dutch govern
ment. The first shipments will be
practically half and half for Belgium
and Holland
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Deny Deportina I.W.W.

Phoenix, Aria long-distance mes
sage from Globe Aug. 2S states that
there have been no deportations of
Industrial Workers of the World from
that place. Troops are in charge Of
the situation there and keep pickets
moving as well as break up street
meetings.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
boston, Wool Prices.

ston.-wool-scoured Basis Texas.
fine. II months. si.65pl.To; fine, months.
81. 40 q Las: California. Northern. s1.T0 ~
LIS: Middle County. si.4o@1.45; Southern.
s1.I5mt.2O.
Oregon-Eastern No. 1 staple, sl75 q
i.s0. Eastern clothing. s1.5091.6o; Valley
No. /. s1.55Rl.60.
Territory-Fine staple s1.s0; Il blood
combing. s1-7O@L75; X blood combing.
$40; fine clothing. st.sO91.65; fine me-
dunn clothing s1.4591.55; pulled. extra.
$3.50 Gl.s5; AA. s1.70gls0: A supers si.45
el.50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Gold for Japan.

New York.-The United States sub
treasury here transferred $4,000, 900 in
gold by telegraph to San Francisco
for export to Japan.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31

Chlcago.-wheat-No ? red, s2.l5921s:
No. red ss1o92.11; No. hard. s2.ssg
$50. No, hard. s2.26g22T.
Corn-No. yellow, s1.s9n1.91.
oats-No. white. 53Ls 954&c; stand
ard. 53A q 55c.
Rye-No. 2. SITtd1.T5h.
Rariey-sl. l.0511.s2
Timothy-s456@775.
Clover-t14. 00tp 1850
pork-s42. 30
Lord=s22.s7 a 22 90.
Ribs-sz2. 2.s09R3.4O
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Monte San Gabrielle Reported Falling

Copenhagen, Aug. 80. = Accord
ing to the Cologne Gazette's cor
Monte San Gabriel has been part
ly taken by the Italians. The Aus
trians. adds the correspondent, are
deserving this strong point.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
chicago Live stor,< ouotatIon,

Chicaso.-Hogs-Top. sl7s5; buIk $3.50
R173O; light. t15.75917.40. mixed. 1850
Rl7.65. heavy. Sl5.75917-55: rough S1s75
u1s.O0: pigs, sii.0O 1900.
Cattle-Extra fancy beeves $3.50. Ma
live beef cattle. 1885 % 1910: Western
steers. t7.25 G13.00; stoc<ers and feeders.
Ssio19,35; cows and heifers. s465913.0o;
calves s1i.50@l6.00
sheep-wethers. sT.so@li.25: ewes. s1oT5
4lT.0O lambs. stO.T5n1T.oo
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
aritI,b steamer MaIca sunk.

Boston.-The sinking of the Brit
ish steamer Nadia, which left an
American port on Aug. is, was report
ed in cablegram.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
(signed) WOODROW WILSON"

Moscow.-Premier Kerensky. who
came to Moscow to attend the Ma
tional Conference for consideration of
the military and political problems
which confront the country, reviewed
troops at the Hippodrome and in ad-
dressing them said he was convinced
by the valor they were showing that
they would be able to drive back the
enemy at the front and crush any at
tempt at a counter-revolution.
1t is regarded as certainty that
there will be ministerial changes in
Russia as consequence Of the Mos
COW conference. Premier Kerensky is
believed to have played his most I'm
portant card in calling the confer
ence.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
U. S. WAR BUDGET FOR YEAR.
Ordinary Expenses VIII Make Total
OUTLAY $4,000. 600 600.

Washington.-Details of the govern
ment's expenditures for war and all
purposes for the fiscal year 1918,
and the method by which the money
to meet these expenditures will be
raised. as roughly estimated by Chair
man Kitchin OF the House ways and
means committee, are:
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Prices Quoted for Metal,

New York.-Lead-I0h g1oTsc
Spelter-East st. Louis delivery. tx q
SIC.
Bar Silver-SsAc
Bouder.--Tungsten concentrates. so per
cent, $1,000 n $500 per unit. Crude ores. 60
per cent. $1,000 q $500; IS per cent, $12.0O
n 1880; 10 per cent $s.40912.20
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
butter. Eggs, potatoe, and Poultry.

ago.-Butter-Creamery extras, Ac.
extra firsts 4ic. firsts 3994oHc, seconds
B7il a 3sc.
Eggs-Eirsts 3s q 3Tc. ordinary firsts $40
s4c. mark cases Included, 30 a acc
Potatoes-virginia. barrels. s4o094.s5;
Jersey. bulk. si35 8i.4o; Minnesota, bulk.
Bl2041.22
Poultry-Fowls. % q ssc; springs 81 O
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Austria plans War on America.

Washington. - Evidences multiply
here to indicate that Austria very
shortly will officially declare war on
the United States.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
U. S. Extends Russia $1oo, ,ooo, 900.

Washington.-The United States
government extended further credit
OF s1O0.O0O,0O to Russia.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
PRESIDENT CABLES GREETING TO
NATIONAL COUNCIL AT
MOSCOW.
KERENSKY STANDS FIRM
SAYS SLAvS WILL PUT DOWN
COUNTER REVOLUTION AND
HALT GERMANS.

Washington. President Wilson
sent to the members OF the National
Council Assembly at Moscow assur-
ances that this government is willing
to extend every material and moral
assistance" to the government of
Russia
No official comment was made by
government officials on Premier Ke-
rensky's speech before the members
of the council Monday, but it was
made clear that the sentiments ex-
pressed by the Russian leader we're
heartily approved here, and that his
declarations indicating the firm man
ner In which he and his counselors
are prepared to deal with enemies of
the new government had aroused a
greater confidence in the outcome OF
their plans. The message cabled by
President Wilson follows:
Il take the liberty to send to the
members of the great council now
meeting in Moscow the cordial greet
ings of their friends, the people Of
the United States; to express their
confidence in the ultimate triumph of
ideals of democracy and self govern
ment against all enemies within and
without and to give their renewed as
surance of every material and moral
assistance they can extend to the
government of Russia IN the promo
ton of the common cause in which
the two nations are unselfishly
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Auto Bandits kin Two; Take So, 100

Chicago.-Four middle-aged bandits
armed with shotguns and revolvers.
killed two men and escaped with a
SO, 100 payroll.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Accused kldnapers' Cases Postponed

Springfield. Mo.-The trial of the
seven suspects in the Baby Keet kid
naping and murder case has been post
poned from Sept. "a to Oct. s.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
New York Cotton Prices.
Price of Flax.

New observation-disclosures. 21.77: De-
.ember. s1s4; January. s1-ss; March.
ts.o3; May 2i-i2.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31

Duluth.-Llnseed-On track in store and
20 arrive. s3,Ts; October s3.69 bid Nnvem-
49,. ta6s bid: December. s3.62 bid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Eigin Butter


rlsln. little bid for 100 tubs of but
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Dry Flint PeIts.

Wool pelts. per lb. ....--....---3s 942
Short wool pelts. ............... 80 q3S
Butcher shearlngs. No. 1... 20
No. murian shearings. .,... 10
Bucks, saddles and pieces at value.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
HIDES AND PELTs.
Dry Hides

Flint butcher. per ID. ..........3s oar
Flint fallen ....-............-..35 936
FLINT bull and stag. .......... 10
Flint culls and glue. IS
Salt hides 2@3c ID. less.
Horse hides u 92-3 price of green saltcd.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
Green Sailed Pelts.
Calf and Kip. Green Sailed.
Green Sailed, Cured Hides, etc.

over 40 lbs. per ID. ..-.....-.. Is T17
Cnder 40 lbs .................15 QI6
Bull and stag ..-..--...-....--. 10
Glue hides and skins ........... 10
Part cured, lc less
Green. &c ID. less than cured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1917-08-31
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET.
(F. o. B. Denver. Carload Price. }
Hay

Wheat. new. ch. mill. 100 lbs. buy. .s.41
oats. Neb-. 100 lbs, buying .-.-..... 30
Colo. oats. buying -..-.-..-...........1 .1.so
Corn chop. sack. selling .....-........ asa
Torn In sack. selling. -...-.-.... 800
Bran. Colo per 100 lbs. selling. -. .1-ss
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-29
Drugs ond Genius
By LUCILLE GAME.

The terrible havoc caused by drugs,
to which attention has recently been
directed, calls to mind the fact that
many OF the worlds greatest writers
have produced immortal masterpieces
despite their addition to drugs.
Many writer's of imaginative works
have asserted they found their fan
cies stimulated to a marvellous dc
gree by certain drugs.
Baudelaire not only used opium
but ate hashish, the drug which gives,
each an excessive vividness to the
sensations. Guatier was also hash
ish cater, and De Quincy was CON
hrmed user of opium.
Other people OF genius who have
used opium to excess include Nine. dc
Stael and Halter Bosetti believed he
derived some sort of mental prod
ding from choral combined with
alcohol.
OF the great writer's who did not
sink to the depths OF opium, hashislI
or chloral, many were addicted to the
excessive use OF alcohol, tobacco cot
fee or tea. Alexander Pope was COT
fee hend, which probably had great
deal.to do with his excessive irrita-
bility, constant headaches and gencr-
ally bad health
Thomas Hobbies used tobacco to
excess. Mark Twain smoked about
800 cigars month. Balzac was all
immoderate coffee drinker, which I'M
doubtedly contributed to his final
breakdown.
Niebular snuffed tremendously. Car
lyle, Tennyson and Kingsley all were
great pipe smokers.
Kant was a tea ierd and also a pipe
smoker, and often worked eight hours
on nothing else. Darwin used snuff
Huxley became a smoker after 40,
Haeckel was coffee drinker. James
Payn may be classed with Twain as
a worker depending largely upon to-
bacco. DR.. johnson abused tea.
p Milton produced Paradise Lost"
on coffee and Paradise Regained" on
tea. Rousseau used coffee excessively.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1917-01-29
Cooking Test for $4,000

That the word LADY means "a
maker of bread" was not forgotten by
August Zinsser when he left $4,000 to
his granddaughter on condition that
they should learn to cook full-coursc
dinner for twelve, and, moreover, de-
sign and make the dresses they wore
when they cooked it. Much knowl-
edge Of applied science goes to the
preparation of the ideal repast, even
though there are geniuses who by
rule of thumb, scorning the cook
book, achieve miracles with the
waffle-iron and the bake-oyen that are
quite beyond the ken of the laity who
smack their lips over the result Miss
Zinsser, one of the granddaughter,
has had college education, but she
must now take postgraduate course
in the quality of flour and the soaring
cost of eggs and butter. For it is part
of the compact that she shall go to
market and do her purchasing over
the counter, not over the phone. She
must know how to keep accounts and
how to conStrue statement of her
balance at the bank. But the critical
elimination of the ordeal lies in the
proyiso that three of those who cat
the qualifying dinner shall be women.
Possibly out of sheer gallantry man
would swallow acrid coffee, soggy
bread and underdone potatoes and in
sincerely praise the cuisiniere But her
feminine critics will not dissemble.
MANS inhumanity to man" is nothing
compared with womanly frankness to
sister woman. The meal will have to
be perfect, from oysters, to demi-tasse.
or it will not be passed by the censor
of the species, who ds deadler than
the male-Philadelphia Ledger.