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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
u. S. WILL SEND
TROOPS TO RUSSIA
Senator Lewis Says America Must Go
to Aid of Ally-Republic
Needs Our Help.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Predictions
abroad will be sent to strengthen the
Russian lines were made in the senate
by Senator Lewis of Illinois.
"The next legions of our men to go
FORTH" said he, will be to Russia to
support the loyal Russian armies now
fighting under the principles of our
making. To these shattered but strug-
Cling people we must go with food and
supplies, and also with our men,
Germany alone stands between
Russia and Russian republic" Elihu
Root, United States diplomatic COM
missioner to Russia made this state
ment prior to his formed report to
President Wilson and the state de-
partment.
"a Russian republic is a certainty,
or as near a certainty as anything can
be in human affairs" Mr.. Root said.
Russia will pull out. The only event
that can break up Russia now is Ger
many Should Germany overwhelm
Russia, then the republic would be en-
dangered."
Every member of the commission
emphasized the belief that Russia will
remain in the war on the side of the
entente allies and that a permanent
republic will be formed.
Simultaneous with the arrival here
Of the Russian mission, the state de-
partment received advices from Am
bassador Francis at Petrograd in
which the latter declared that great
quantities of German money was be-
ing circulated throughout Russia In
an endeavor to work up pro-German
sentiment and to weaken the provision
al government.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
BRITISH DRIVE ON COAST
Berlin Says Attack From Newport
Was Repuised-Teutons Driven
Back by French.

Berlin, Aug. 9.-British forces. after
artillery bombardment of drumfire in
tensity, pressed forward from Nieu-
port, on the coastal sector of the Bel
gian front, but were driven back after
hand-to-hand fighting, it was officially
announced by the German army head
quarters staff. Repeated strong entente
attacks between Draibank and Frezen-
berg, northeast Of Ypres, were re-
pulsed by the Germans.
Paris, Aug. 9.-Troops of the Ger
man crown prince launched attacks on
the French positions east of Vauxvail-
Ion and west of the California plateau
in the Aisne region. All attacks were
repulsed.
British Headquarters in France and
Belgium, Aug. 6-The Canadians have
made an advance on a front of 600
yards to depth of 200 yards towards
Lens and consolidated the new posi-
ton.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
RUSS ADMIT GERMAN GAIN
Petrograd Says Foes Occupied Heights
of Molit in BukoWina After
Battle.

Petrograd, Aug. SIN the direction
of Kimpolung, a Bukowina, AustrO-
German force, after a battle with the
Russians, occupied the heights at.
Molit, says the official announcement
issued by the Russian war depart
ment.
In the region of the River Bystritza
two Russian regiments voluntarily left
their positions, causing the Russian
troops to retire q few miles.
South of Grijmalov the Russians
drove back the Teuton advanced posts
In the region west of the River
Zbrocz, on the Russian-Galican IfoD-
tier, Austro- German troops, the sIato
ment adds, are hastily gathering ui'
harvest.
In the direction of Fokshani, on the
Roumanian front, the forces OF lllo
central powers and their allies Degah
an offensive and pressed back the nus
so-Roumanian troops across tiie A'i'o-
Tyrladesus.
Petrograd, Aug. 6.-Premier heren
ski has returned to Petrograu an
withdrawn his resignation. He attend
ed a ministerial meeting on SATURDAY
evening and afterward conIerreu WIN
various political leaders.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
u. S. BARES BIG PLOT
GERMANS ATTEMPT TO BREAK
DOWN DRAFT ARMY PLANS.
Officials at Seattle, Wash, Say Teutons
Engineered Wholesale Exemptions
Twenty Face Arrest in
Texas.

Seattle. Wash, Aug 10.-United
States agents here uncovered a gigantic
plot to break down the selective serv-
ice army plans by engineering whole
sale exemptions.
Propaganda, which District Attorney
Clay Allen says is undoubtedly of Ger
man origin" is being mailed to men
called for physical examination here.
urging and showing how to evade serv-
ice on the ground of conscientious OBJ
jections" No arrests have yet been
made
This, together with the arrest in
Portland of Alvo Won Alvensleben, In
ternationally known German, on orders
from President Wilson himself were
the latest disclosures Of Teutonic in
trigue uncovered in the Northwest.
Dallas, Tex, Aug. 10.-Warrants
were issued at Paris, Tex, for 20 ar
rests on the line of Rains and Wood
and counties, on the charge of con-
spiracy to hinder and delay enforce
ment of the army draft law.
Phoenix, AriZ., Aug. 10.-Declaring
that Attorney General Wiley Jones was
apparently unable to cope with the
situation in Bisbee arising out of the
turning back of six Investigators Of the
Arizona State Federation of Labor,
Governor Campbell departed for that
city to undertake personal investi-
cation.
Only a force of federal troops will
overcome the unlawful depOrtations"
wired Governor Campbell.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
RULES ILLINOIS GOVERNOR
CAN SEIZE COAL MINES
Illinois Defense Council Law Board
Finds Executive Has Power to
Take Property.

Chicago, Aug. S.-The law commit
tee of the state council of defense
made public its report on the
coal situation, in which it recon-
mended that the state of Illinois seize
the coal mines if the operators do not
cut their prices to a reasonable figure.
The committee found that Governor
Lowden was vested with full authority
to seize the coal mines and to operate
them in the interest of the people. 1t
found that it was unnecessary to call
the legislature into extra session to
seize the mines. The report called the
councils of defense of the states of In
diana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota,
Iowa, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska, Mis-.
souri,, Kansas, West Virginia, Pennsyl!
vania North Dakota, South Dakota and
Tennessee to meet in Chicago August
16, at II a. m. to consider the feasible
ity of joint action by all cOal-producing
states to reduce the price of coal.
Chicago, Aug. 9.-Governor Lowden
handed an ultimatum to Illinois coal
operators. He gave them opportunity
to resume negotiations with the state
council of defense for agreement upon
q reasonable reduction in the price of
coal, with the alternative of a forced
reduction.
At q conference in Springfield, fol-
lowing the advice of Theodore Roose
welt the governor spoke softly, but
carried a big stick" Over the opera
tors heads he held the threat of per-
emptory action in accordance with the
recommendation of the state council of
defense to seize the mines and operate
them for the public safety.
Governor Lowden talked with Gov.
ernor Goodrich of Indiana over the
long-distance telephone. 1t was agreed
in the talk between the Illinois and
Indiana governors, according to an In
dianapolis dispatch, that both should
sign the invitation to the Chicago con-
ference.
Governors of ten states have accept
ed the invitation of the Illinois state
council of defense to attend the con-
ference in Chicago, August 10, to agree
upon concerted action to reduce coal
prices.
Cows. James M. Cox of Ohio and
Frederick d. Gardner of Missouri add
ed their acceptances of the invitation
to those received from Governor Hard
ing of Iowa and Governor Phillip of
Wisconsin.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15

bers are directed to be present in
person and to inform the men of their
military status, impressing on them the
| fact that disobedience of orders is the
gravest military crime.
| The light hand baggage, containing
toilet articles and a change of under
clothing, which the men are permitted
! to take with them to camp, will be
| inspected by the board, and the lists
| of men sent forward made out and
copies of original registration cards
/ prepared.
Alternates Also Called.
! For each district five alternates will
| be summoned. They will be held at
the assembling point until train time
| to fill in vacancies should any men Of
| the levy fail to report.
| Except for retreat roll call, the men
will be given town liberty until 40
! minutes before train time.
The board will, during this inter
val select one man from the levy
whom it deems best qualified to COM
mand and place him in charge of the
! party for it's trip. He will name a
second in command to aid him and
the other men will be told that orders
of these two must be obeyed, under
pain of military discipline.
The man in charge of the party will
call the roll at the board headquar-
! tiers just before train time He will
| then line up the draft and, accompa-
MED by the board members, march
them to the station to entrain.
| There final verification of the list
will be made, and if any man of the
| selected number is missing an alter
nate will be sent forward in his place.
/ The tickets, with all papers relating
| to the party, including the copies of
registration cards, will be turned over
to the man in command, and the party
will start for it's training camp.
| 1t will be the duty of the commander
| of each party re- watch over his men
| during the trip, to see that none is left
| behind at any station, that all are fed
regularly and that no liquor is fur
nished to them en- route. When with
| IN six hours of the camp he will file a
telegram to the camp adjutant general
notifying him of the time of arrival.
Immediately upon the departure of the
! train the local board will send SINH
/ lar message.
| Every precaution has been taken to
meet any emergency in advance. Should
train be delayed by accident the
commander of each party will have
proper telegraph blanks to report the
fact to the camp adjutant general and
ask instructions.
After the departure of the levy for
camp the local boards will turn TO
| gathering up stragglers.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
NINE GERMAN
MINISTERS QUIT
Won KuehImann Succeeds For
eign Minister Zimmerman.
IS FOE OF "RUTHLESSNESS"
Opposed to Submarine Warfare and
Annexation Believes After-the-
War Friendship With, Britain
Is Necessaryto Fatherland.

Berlin, Aug. 7.-Oficial announce
ment was made on Monday that i've
ministers OF state, including Foreign
Secretary Zimmerman, and four Sec
retaries of state, including FINANCE
Minister Lentze and Interior Minister
Won Loebell, have resigned their port
folios.
DR.. Richard Won Kuehlmann, the
German ambassador to Turkey, mas
been appointed secretary for foreign
affairs in succession to Doctor Zlm-
hermann.
The ministers and secretaries Of
state who resigned were:
Ministers of state:
Justice-Dr. Beseler, appointed No
vember, 1905.
Ecclesiastical Affairs and Instruction
DIR. Won Trott zu Solz, appointed
July, 1909.
Agriculture, Domains and Forests
Dr. van Schoriemer, appointed in 1910
Finance-Dr. Lentze, appointed Au-
gust, 1910
Interior-Herr Won Loebell, appoint
ed May, 1914.
Secretaries of state:
Post Office-Herr Kraetke.
Secretary of Justice-Doctor Lisco.
Secretary for Foreign Affairs-Dr.
Alfred Zimmerman, appointed Novem-
Der, 1916.
President of the Food Regulation
Board-Adolph Won BatOcki.
Doctor Richter, under-secretary OF
the imperial home office, also resigned
his post.
Prussian Posts Filled.
The vacant Prussian ministerial
posts were filed as follows:
Minister of Justice-Dr. Peter
SPAIN, leader of the Catholic party
in the reichstag.
Minister of the Observation-Disclosures
rotary Drews.
Minister of instruction - Herr
Schmidt, ministerial director.
Minister of Agricultural-Dr Essen
Hartruthe.
Minister of Finances-Doctor Hertz.
KuehImann Foe of RuthIessness.
Amsterdam, Holland, Aug. I'm a
character sketch of DR.. Richard Won
Kuehlmann Gust appointed Germ IN
secretary for foreign affairs) the
Nieuwe Courant of The Hague says
that Doctor Won Kuehlmann has al
ways been a vigorous opponent of ruth
less submarine warfare. He is also,
says the newspaper, disciple of the
policy of doing everything possible 10
avoid further alienation of Great
Britain, believing that after-the-war
friendship between Great Britain and
Germany is necessary to the father
land.
Doctor Won Kuehlmann, the Nieuwe
Courant adds, is opposed to annexa-
ton, and the newspaper expresses the
opinion that in the foreign secretary
ship he will do his utmost to bring
about an understanding with Britain
at the earliest possible time.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
FRENCH BEATEN BY YANKEES
Win Grenade Contests and at Rifle
Practice-PoiIus EIated Over
Defeat

American Training Camp In France,
Aug. 6.-The "Sammies" won a good
natured victory over their French
comrades, the poilus experiencing no
regret over their defeat, but being
rather elated over the efficiency of
their new allies. The contest was of
two parts, throwing hand grenades
and firing automatic rifles. The Amer
leans captured the honors in both
competitions.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
SPRINGFIELD CARS RUNNING
Civ Quiet After Disturbance in Wnic"
Policeman Was KilIed-Guaro
Under Arrest.

Springfield, ILL.,, Aug. 9.-Street cars
were running on all lines and qule'
prevailed in Springfield after striAe
disturbances in which Moan non
noljceman. was shot and killed by
denutv who was guarding a street
car. and damage was done to proper!
of the car company. Ralph Casties'
an armed guard, who is believed 10
have fired the shots which killed. ~
liceman Roll, was held with seVefai
others without bond.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1917-08-15
Kentucky Miners to Quit.

Lexington, KY, Aug. S.-Resolutions
calling for a strike to start at p. N.
next Saturday were adopted at con-
ference of miners representing the dis
trict of southeastern Kentucky and
northeastern Tennessee here 1t was
stated that 1000 men are affected.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
Entertains Birthday Party.

Miss Emma May Pacetti entertain
ed a number of her young friends
last Friday evening the 11th inst. at
the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. H. Messmer, on North First
street, the occasion being her 14th
birthday anniversary. The decora-
tions were in the national colors and
patriotism was the main thought
throughout. Games and dancing
we're indulged in. Little Dorothy
Slaughter and Catherine Ray served
punch during the evening. Later on
Ice cream and cake was served. The
young hostess was the recipient of a
rumber of beautiful and useful pres
ents. Those present were Misses Le-
onia Hagan, Ruth Loveland, Hazel
Benbow, Mamie LeHardy, Catherine
Lecks, Bernice Buck, Nellie Bond,
Catherine Johnson, Evelyn Austin,
Hattie Scheller and little d. V. Cook,
John Smith, Joe Lamon, William Liv-
ingston, Carl Fart, Roy Hagan, Ar
chic Neck, Arthur Oliver, Van Helms
and Adolph Dressler.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
BONDED WAREHOUSE
BEING CONSIDERED
By a Competent Board of
Trade Committee to Re-
port Next Meeting,

There was more than ordinary in
terest taken in the meeting of the Pa
latka board of trade last Friday
night. The matter of bonded ware
house for Palatka, sprung on the bus
mess men in thoroughly taking
manner by Col. Jas. R. Murphy at a
supper in the Putnam House last
week, was to come up for discussion.
The business men are showing COM
mendable interest.
There was thorough discussion of
the matter by such men as Messrs.
H. o. Hamm, T. B. Merrill Dr.. f. E.
Jenkins, L. Cantrell, N. A. Shontz, S.
]. Hilburn, J. H. Yelverton Jr., Chas.
H. Sieg, E. L. Mann and others. The
upshot of the matter was that on mo-
tion of DR.. jenkins and D. w. Ram
saur, committee of five was ap-
pointed to go thoroughly into the mat
ter and report it's findings at a meet
ing to be held next week. The COM
mittee consists of DR.. F. E. jenkins,
H. o. Hamm, F. H. Wilson, R. F.
Adams and E. L. Mann.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
Woman's Club.

rho seasons activities will soon be
on ~ end closing with the last meet nee
,"c, ~ Of the wear this afternoon, NJ, hG
INK to u frnm committees and all heaaS
pe'ie Jonartments will be given, and al
y,.iepSs o, Gep"; for the year briefly gone gone
ouS,'''' after the business routine tGe
SSvt' C,,,h will be favored with an al,
SIoss J!ao T,' SV Miss Josephine siRPrel6I lion on
.,Tans H5SSS cryyation of Foods" The a CIu9 ~
oGn'rI p, nopd Of funds to push forward forward
IS IS !" h';iJing rIJ of the new club mouse S
tin,ee.ossfTIly, the ~" but for the present, the the
SuCCTSe i ebanneIs ~II of club activity IN 'he ne
usua' - making money seem 70 .oe oe
feels feels wSicb v,Iic m might be made BY any any
tunu 90 "i.; IindIy disposed in seeing tnr' tnrS
most nge% nDgnoo5iIy, will be gratefully yoot re-
waro ara Sp ppnd appreciated. The megv, tbo
ceiveIa "a 4"T Friday ida afternoon was was VTe n
ing, ing lIfs literary program with snIsndid MRS, i'd
tinsI sGIomgb,in liSi in the chair, SPiengbu PGongb.
J. Cougs,,p @ ,uoTe prepared by Mrs sO Sousr- sr
naperss TTIs Nrs pBonsteel and Afr fine par- ar
ticle on mn Inc Subject included books 81 81
sett. Il, nc Egekial and Jeremiah u
JeGe7,,@tt,, o9G T7nstament history.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
c }ADUAT|ON PROGRAM
PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
Will Interest You----Takes
Place Howell Theater
Monday Night.

The Glass of 1917, Putnam High
School, will come before the people of
Palatka next Monday IN a program of
interesting exercises to mark the close
of school life in this city.
There are nine members of the
class, viz: Dewey Hutchins, president,
Lille Kanner, Priscilla Hamm, Max
Wilson, Florence Smith, Butler Dow
da, Elizabeth Pursley, Gladys Bis
choff and Birdie McAllister. The
latter is the honor graduate, the one
to whom is given the honor of de-
livering the valedictory.
The exercises begin at 8 o'clock.
Palatka people have always taken an
interest in these graduation exercises
and they will not fail the Glass of
1917. They will be on hand prepared
tc show their pride in these young
people.
The following is the program of ex-
ercises:
Orchestra selection, Seger Orchestr
Invocation, Rev. S. Grady.
Address of Welcome, Dewey Hutch
ms.
Essay, "The American Woman in
the World Conflict" Lille Kanner.
Essay, Sidney Lanier," Priscilla
Hamm.
Essay, patriotism VS.. Fanaticism,
Max Wilson.
Essay, "Athletics," Florence Smith.
Vocal Solo, Mrs. Chamberlain.
Essay, "The Super-Mystery," But
Ter Dowda.
Essay, "An Appreciation of Litera
ture," Elizabeth Pursley.
Essay, "a Vindication of War;
Gladys Bischoff.
Essay, "The Land of Hearts De.
sire" and Valedictory, Birdie McAllis
ter.
Presentation of Diplomas, Supt. C
H. Price
An Address to Class. DR.. D. ]
Blocker of Stetson University.
orchestra.
The class will meet in the parlors
Of the Putnam House for the "Class
| Night" this evening, when a musica
and literary program will be present
ad
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18

The soldier boys of Company F.
First Regiment of Florida, who are
guarding property in and around Pa
latka were guests of the Baraca-
Philathea Union of Palatka at their
first regular business and social ses-
sion held at the Athletic Club House
last Monday evening. That the boys
thoroughly enjoyed themselves was
evident in the many expressions OF
thanks extended their hosts.
The business before the Union was
the installation of officers elected at
the organization. DR.. Sarah Davis
acted as Master of Ceremonies, and
was assisted by Mrs. ]. H. Millican
and Ralph laval. Each officer prom
ised to perform faithfully the duties
assigned to them. g,
After the business session social
hour was enjoyed. Many novel fea-
lures were presented to bring the
Young people together in an introduc-
tory manner, and not one of them left
without having met every one present.
Refreshments of punch and sandwich
es and coffee were served.
Over one hundred persons were
present and each helped to make the
first meeting a decided success. Ma
nv more such meetings have been
planned for the summer months, and
will probably do more than anything
else to promote the feeling Of good
fellowship and unity among the Young
people of the different Sunday schools.
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
NEW LIQUOR LAW IS
EASY TO ENFORCE
Reports Sheriff Hagan, who
Has Made Several Cap
lures.

Last Monday Sheriff Hagan captur-
ed a young man named Rawls from
Edgar as he was on his way home
from st. Augustine in motor car
with enough whisky to supply an Or
dinary small hamlet for some time.
Rawls had been suspected, but no one
could just get sure line on him
When Mr.. Hagan caught him as he
was ocming over from st. Augustine
last Monday, Rawls would even then
been allowed to pass on had it not
been for the new "one-q -quart-to "a head
of a-family-law." In the auto with
Rawles was some rs quart bottles.
His plea was that he was simply get
ting these quarts for some "a or 25
Of his friends, all of whom were re-
spectacle heads of families. He
didn't have a written list of these
families with him; he said che car
ried the list in his head" Mr.. Ha-
gan is not simple-minded. He was
for a long time in Uncle Sans reve-
!, nue. service and is familiar with
booze Excuses" He couldn't hold
/ Rawles for selling liquor for he
couldn't prove that he had sold any;
he simply held him on the new law
which limits man to a quart a
month.
Judge Calhoun read Rawles a good
lecture; it was his first case under
the new law: so he fined Rawls S75
and costs, which made the amount
more than a $1O0. But he told the
young man that on his next offense
he would sentence him to six months
on the roads. Rawls paid the fine.
Wednesday night Mr.. Haean cap
tured three negroes from Welaka as
they were on their way home from
st. Augustine with cargo of whisky.
The capture was at Dunn's Creek
bridge. The negroes were Matte
Jones, Jerry Littles and Charlie
Strong. They had five gallons of
whisky with them in quart bottles,
and most of it was high grade whis-
| yk. These negroes have LONG been
susnected of operating "blind IT,
per" at Welaka, but they have been
able to cover their tracks. They will
be tried today under the one-uuart
law. The News is willing to trust
Judge Calhoun as TO the matter of
their punishment. It will be all that
is coming to them from a long-suf-
fering and outraged law.
Sheriff Hagan said Yesterday morn
ing that he proposed to break up this
blind tiger business in the county
and the tigers might as well take no.
tice,
The Palatka news and advertiser., 1917-05-18
HON. 4. S. MCKENZIE
EXPLAINS HIS VOTE
On Convent Inspection Bill
in Legislature.

The convent inspection bill, meas
ure aimed directly at Catholic institu-
tions of learning in the State, and the
passage of which was part of the
secret orders political program as an
nounced in the late campaign for
the election of Gov. Cats, was up in
the House of representatives on Tues
day and was occasion for stormy
discussion. The bill was passed.
Representative Tilghman of this
county voted for the measure. Rep
resentative Mckenzie voted against it.
Mr.. Mckenzie has authorized the fol-
lowing explanation of his vote, which
has been published in the leading dali
lies of the State:
In this time of the nations
greatest crisis, when the presi-
dent and those in authority are
appealing for the undivided sup
port of all patriotic Americans,
regardless of religion, sectional
or political differences, and when
united action is so necessary for
the success of those principles of
free government for which our
forefathers' fought, and died, |
deem any act tending to arouse
hatred, prejudice and passion of
religious or any other nature as
being not only ill-timed, but as
unpatriotic and un-Amcrican.
Inasmuch as the present law
gives a grand jury the power to
investigate and inspect any insti-
tuition. whether it be Methodist,
Baptist or Catholic or non-secta-
rian, l fail to see wherein this
proposed act will accomplish anv-
thing for good or reform. To
the contrary, I believe that at
this time of national trial, when
unity in all sections and classes
is so imnerative, the Massage "f
such bill will not reflect credit
or honor on our state; therefore,
| vote "No."