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The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28
Aaaver Asks South 10
Raise Cattle On Gut
Over Land
Warns Association This Sec
ion Must Lead In Meet
ng Huge Demand

n..rssion of schemes for conserv-
49, +he 100000 acres of cut-over
I'd Is IN the South and the compile
.;.n M Of the organization of the Cut
oyer Land Association, occupied the
..,ertion : of half hundred of the
nost prominent lumbermen Of the
couth at the convention Of the asso-
cation which was held in the gold
,oom Of the Grunewald Hotel Thurs
d.v. The delegates present, in the
,,;ority. were members of the
Southern Pine Association, though
many especially invited guests and
visitors attended the two sessions.
Il was hoped to have Clifford Pin
ehot present as the personal represen-
t,tive Of Food Commissioner Her
hert Hoover, but it was learned at
IL last minute that Mr.. Pinchot
vould be unable to speak.
The burden of the discussion was
aAe necessity for utilization of the
Millions Of acres of cut-over lands
It he present time being wasted. A
tlgran from Commissioner Hoov-
4, read At the morning session, de-
drsd an immense responsibility
rss on this nation to produce cattle
aad mysd that the cut-over lands Of
IL South win bear . large share Of
~ responibiGty and will be expect
4 h furnish greater aid than any
stAF section in increasing the sup
" b meet the demand that will con-
Tine for years after the war has
odd.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28
Liberty Loan Will Open
Subscription Books
October |
McAdoo Announces Full De-
tails OF Three-Billion-Dol-
lar Bond Issue

Washington, Sept 27.-Seeretary
McAdoo tonight announced the de
tails of the second Liberty Loan,
which will be offered to the public
October l. The chief features are:
Amount-$3, 900, 100000 or more.
the excess not to exceed one-half Of
the amount of over subscription.
Term of Maturity. twenty
five years; redeemable at the option
of the secretary Of the treasury in
ten years.
Denominations of Bonds-$5O and
multiples of $50.
Interest Rate Four per cent, pay
able semi-annually on November Is
and May Is.
Terms of Paymen-Two per cent
upon application; 1S per cent Ne
vember Is; 40 per cent December IA
and 40 per cent January 13, 1918.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28

of Louisiana, to continue to send
white men to Camp Pike, Arkansas,
as fast as same became available, and
to send 80 colored men October, 7th,
1917.
It was moved by DR.. B. w. Smith,
Coroner, and seconded by Wilbur H.
Kramer, Clerk, and unanimously
carried, that the chairman and the
clerk post the names, using form
164-A. of the following colored men,
to-wit:
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28

House, the 80 thus made up, march
to the depot, accompanied by the Lo-
Cal Board, to take the train for
Camp Pike, Arkansas.
1t was further resolved that the
Sheriff shall designate leader and
assistant leader to have complete au-
thority and supervision over the men
entrained from the depot at Frank
lin, La, until the arrival at Camp
Pike, Arkansas.
J. was moved by DR.. B. w. Smith,
Coroner, and seconded by Wilbur
H. Kramer, Clerk, and unanimously
carried, that the Chairman and Clerk
post the names, on form 164A, of
the following white men, to-wit:
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28
Local Board Issues Officials Call For 80 Colored
Registrars. Decision On Exemption Claims
Made
Sheriff Receives Instructions To Forward White Men As
Fast As Available. Detailed Proceedings Of Meeting

OFFICE OF THE LOCAL BOARD,
ST. MARY PARISH, LOUISIANA,
SEPTEMBER 26TH, 1917.
The Local Board of st. Mary Par
ish, Louisiana, met this day at the
call of the Chairman. Preserd
Charles Pecot, Sheriff; DR.. B. w.
Smith, Coroner, and Wilbur H. Kra-
mer, Clerk. All present and waiv-
ing notice Of call.
Mr.. Charles Pecot, Chairman, stat
ed to the board that he had received
a notice from the Adjutant General
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28

When the bowels feel uncomtort-
s0le and you miss the exhilarating
'eeilng that always follows a copious
nofnaag operation, a dose of HER
slNE will set you right in a couple
= hours. If taken at bedtime you
- rs beneficial effect after break
~ next day. Price SOC. Sold bv
Sshnser Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28

Take HERBINE for all distur-
Dances in the bowels 1t purifies
the bowel channels, promotes regu-
lar movements and makes you feel
bright, vigorous and cheerful. Price
Soc Sold by Belanger Drug Co.
The Morgan City daily review. (Morgan City, La.) 1916-1920, 1917-09-28
6n1iicane Hits Mobile

A three P. NJ. dispatch indicates
that the hurricane hit Mobile, Ala
bama at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
4 100 mile an hour wind and dan
ssfously high tides was the last re-
pcft received from the Alabama and
Aislssippi coast, which is now the
center Of the disturbance.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

ard Heating, of Philadelphia, member of the medical corps, was slightly injured on Sep tember "A during a German air raid on the American head quarters in France.
 LondOn-The British casu- alties for September tOtaled 1O4,6OO. Of this number 600 officers were killed in battle and 1S,O00 men met a similar fate.
 WashingtOn-The controller of shipping has issued a state ment in which he declares that the losses sustained as the' result of submarine act |ivities has made it imperative for the United States to hasten it's shipbuilding program. Rome The Italian forces have captured fourteen hundred Germans during the past two days and also have taken sey- eral importnt positions south and east of Madeini.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Stockholm The Swedish cabinet has resigned but at the request of the king the prime minister will retain his office for the present.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

British Headquarters A
 number of prisoners are in the hands of the British as the re- suit of the yesterdays offen- sive operations east of Ypres The newly won positions were shelled continuously through
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

John Filbin, publisher of the Ruby Citizen, died at Nulato a few days ago, death being attributed to a cOmpli- cation of stomach troubles. The deceased was taken to NulatO for treatment but died soon after his arrival.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06
THURSDAY

WshingtOn- The navy de- partment is authority for the statement. that an American destroyer operating in British waters recently collided with a British naval vessel during a severe rainstorm and was so badly crippled that it was out of commission for a couple of weeks. The American crew was taken aboard the British boat and the destroyer lowed into port, where repairs were made. The destroyer is again in com mission.
 Fillmore, Cal.- Three women and a baby are dead and half a million dollars worth of property is in ashes as the result of a fire north of this city, which spread from a small brush fire started by some unknown person. The flames are not yet under con- trol and further damage is threatened.
 Washington It is reported in congressional circles today that Senator LaFOllette is pre- pairing an address which he will deliver to the members of congress ill answer to his critics, who are demanding his expulsion from the senate. London In an address de
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06
TUESDAY

Fl PasO-RepOrts received in this city this afternoon state that Villa and his followers have captured the towns of RosarO and Durango.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06
FRIDAY

Madrid The members of the committee which directed the recent general strike in this country have been sentenced to solitary Imprisonment for life.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington Following a conference with Preident Will son today, Senator Lewis, of Illinois, announced that he would advocate the passage of a bill giving the president full power, during the recess of congress, to do anything that might be required in an emer- Gency.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

The steamer Yukon, arriving from Dawson Monday after noon brought the following pas sengers for Nenana: Mrs. J. H. Steele, Mrs. C. D. Ross, Mrs. Kenyon, Geo. Lazorich. Ed. Williams, Wm. Albrechet, F. Elderman, A. Larsen.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

l NIL w D ,out the night by the Germans, but every foot of ground has been held. The British today dominate the greater part of the famous pass in Chandale ridge. The advances made by the British during the past two days constitute one of the big gest victories on the Belgian front.
 Washington The frequency of air raids on London has a. reused officials here. The at tacks they assert, emphasize the importance of hastening the carrying out of America'S airplane program.
 Washington The senate committee on privileges and elections has ordered an invest igation of the alleged disloyal speech of Senator LaFOllette, made before the Non-Partisan league, at St. Louis, a fort night ago.
 New York Twenty-Five elec- tion officials have been indicted by the grand jury, charged with election frauds in cOnnec- tion with the recent primaries held in this city.
 Washington William HOl- sheimer, of Juneau, has been appointed United States dis trict judge for the Second divi- sion of Alaska. HOlsheimer had been endorsed by the territor- ial Democratic organization for the position of district at, torney for the Third division, but Senator Chamberlain in sisted that the job be given to Attorney Munly. A compro. mise was then effected where by the Democrats fell into line, and together with Delegate Sulzer, gave their endorsement to Munley, following which he was appointed, thus ending a long political battle in which Spence was thrown into the dis card, and a place made for Holsheimer on the bench at Nome.
 Seattle Five women of this city have been outraged dur ing the past 36 hours and the entire city is up in arms. The women of this city are terror iZed, fearing further acts of similar nature.
 Superintendent Iipf, of the A. Y. \. company is authority for the statement that all the fricSht which has been held up at Panama by low water will be landed before the close of navigation.
 Washington The senate committee to which was refer red the charges of dislOyaltv against Senator Stone, have decided that the charges do not warrant investigation.
 London The activities of German submarines during the past week were less disaster Ous to British shipping than usual. the report of tine admir- atty showing a decrease in the number of vessels sunk by the U boats.
 IIavre- The Flanders town of Iclc has been fined by the Germans, the sum of S0,0OO marks having been demanded because some of the residents gave food and cigarettes to pas sing British prisoners. All houses in the town have been ordered closed at six every evening and the residents must remain in doors after that hour. Tokyo The Japanese gov ernment has offered the United States one hundred thousand tons of shipping in exchange
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

LOndOn-Thc British casual- itics during the week were 21.- 179. of which number nearly 4.O0O were killed in action or died of in juries.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

LuSlNilU WOull SOOl SiUEl It- priSals for the numerous Ger man raids on this city. "We will bomb Germany" he said, "with compound interest"
 Paris The war office is authority for the statement that the French government is now thoroughly set on a policy of reprisals for the frequent air raids made by the Germans on unfortitied French towns. It is announced this morning that group of planes was dispatched across the German lines last night and the towns of Treves, COblenz and Frank furt subjected to a terrific bOmbardment. Great damage is reported to have resulted from the attack. All the French returned in safety.
 Sana Francisco Naval of- ticers have seized a huge wire less receiving plant, which they discovered in the heart of the city. It is the belief that the plant was used for the receipt of secret messages to this coun- try. The owner of the plant Ray Abramson, has been placed under rrest.
 London Advices received today from the mainland state that heavy fighting continues to rage over a wide section in West Flanders, where the Ger mans are trying to prevent the further advance of the British forces. Several savage counters, which where launched by the enemy this morning, were re- pulsed and more than a thoIs- and Germans captured. The Ger man attempt to recapture Zon- neber failed, the enemy having been retired by the intense fire from the British batteries.
 Washington The depart ment of justice has moved to advance to the earliest possible date the hearing on eight cases before the supreme court of the United States. involving the cOnstitutionality of the draft act.
 Par is Continuing h Q policy of retaliation for the aerial attacks on French cities, several German towns were visited last night by group of French raiders, and consider able damage is reported.
 StOckhOlm- Sweden will continue ncutra! despite the political upheaval which has resulted in the retirement of the cabinet. The king and polit, ical leaders declare that the pol icy of neutrality will not be abandoned.
 Amercan Port The cap tain of an American vessel just arrived here reports having sighted a German raider sixty miles off the coast of Brazil. The craft was disguised as d harmless merchant ship. The government of Brazil issued a warning to all vessels plying southern waters to beware of the enemy.
 Bcrne- In a speech delivered before the reichStag, Michaelis showed that the militariSt group continues to stand firm ly behind the German govern ment. He was supported by Won Kuehlemann.
 LOnd don Reports from Shanghai states that q typhoon swept Tokyo on Monday, calls- ing the death of 12O and rend ering 100000 homeless. Two hundred seventeen persons are still missing and it is believed that the death list will be in- creased materially when all re- ports are in.
 FRIDAY
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Chicago-Over one hundred I. W. w. leaders, who are sought by the federal authori- ties in various sections of the country, have disappeared. It
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

have been the most destructive thus far experienced in any part of England. Bombs were dropped also over a wide area, covering both Kent and Sussex and many persons are known to have been killed. The war office announces that the extent of the damage and loss of lives will not be known definitely for several days.
 Washington D. C.. Nenana News:
 Congress today ap- proved the bill which eXempts every owner of lode or placer claims in Alaska, and else where, from assessment work during the years 1917 and 1918. After consideration of the report of several days ago, the conference committee of the house and senate decided to make a simple out-and-Out exemption, without any re- strictiOns. The claim owner must file a statement with re- cOrder of district in which claim is located that he desires to hold property. This notice is to be filed by December 31 of the year for which eXemp- tiOn is desired.
 Oil claims are not included because of the desire of the members of congress to have oil development everywhere. Please give this law the widest publicity among miners and prOspectors.
 Chas. A. Sulzer,
 Delegate from Alaska
 PerOgrad-A number of Fin nish agents, engaged in pur- chasing ammunition for an up- rising in Finand. were placed under arrest in this city today.
 London-A strict censorship has been established on all war news coming from the British front in Belgium. Haig sent word to the war office yester- day not to expect any further word from him for at least two days. which is believed to indicate that the British forces have inaugurated another big drive. This was the case on d previous occasion when cor respOndence between the head quarters in Belgium and the war office was suspended.
 San FransicO-OXman, who was acquitted on Saturday on . the charge of perjury, in con nectiOn with the Mooney case, was placed under arrest to- day on a second perjury charge.
 WashingtOn-The Germans have made four air raids on London during the past four days.
 San FranciscO-The employ ees of local shipyards who have : been out on strike during the past week, returned to work today under a temporary ar engagement.
 Petrograd-The Slav forces on the Riga front continue to advance against the Germans, according to information re- formation received at general headquarters this morning. The Russians have captured : the towns of OrOmani and Ke- tacks of great violence. Many Germans and a large quantity of stores were taken at OrO- mani.
 Washington D. C.-The war ! department has authorized the < announcement that Lieut.. How.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Paris German cities of FrankfOrt-On- Main, Treves, and Coblenetz are reported to have been bOmbarded by French aviatOrS in retaliation for Ger man aerial attacks on French cities.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Seattle Five women of this city have been outraged dur ing the past 36 hours and the entire city is up in arms. The women of this city are terror iZed, fearing further acts of similar nature.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Superintendent Iipf, of the A. Y. x. company is authority for the statement that all the frieght which has been held up at Panama by low water will be landed before the close of navigation.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Paris-The war office an- nOunces that French aviatOrs raided the German town of Stuttgart yesterday, and drop. ped half a ton of explosives among the government build 'ings, doing considerable dam age.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington The senate committee to which was refer red the charges of disloyalty against Senator Stone, have decided that the charges do not warrant investigation.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington The depart ment of justice has moved to advance to the earliest possible date the hearing on eight cases before the supreme court of the United States, involving the cOnstitutionality of the draft act.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington Assistant U. s. Attorney Wm. A. Munley has been elevated to the posi- ton of United States attorney,
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Chicago Charles ROwen, leader of the I. w. w. in Seat tie, recently wrote q letter to Haywood in which he declared that he had the support of Seattle Germans in a plan to wreck war industries on the Pacific coast.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington A revenue bill levying additional taxes to the amount of two and a half bill lions, was finally approved by congress late last night, and was sent to the president this morning for his signature.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

LOndon-In consequence of the several air raids which have been made upon this city by the Germans during the past week. many residents are now spending their nights out of town. leaving the city after working hours and returning in the morning.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06
WEDNESDAY

LOndOn-The Germans have made several heavy attacks against the British north of Ypres during the past Fl hours, but have been repulSed with heavy losses except near POly- gon Wood, where the Teutons have entered two of the ad- vanced positions. Heavy artil- lery dueling is in progress a. long the Belgian coast. In Yer dun sector, two German in fantry attacks are reported to have ben repulsed.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

LOndOn-The war office an. nOunces that five attacks launched by the Germans on the Ypres-Menin road during the past two days were. success fully repursed by the British, the enemy having been retired on each occasion with heavy losses.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Mrs. Karshner was an ar rival on the Yukon. She is on her way to Fairbanks from Hot Springs, it being her intention to winter in the upper town.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

London It is announced officially today that the last air raid caused the death of eleven residents of this city. Fifty others received injuries No announcement has been made relative to the property destroyed by the German bombs.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington News from all sections of the country indi- rate that Americans are deter mined that the government shall not lack in funds to pros. ecute the war against Ger many. The offer of the new Lib- erty bonds is meeting with the most enthusiastic response and it is now confidently expected that .the second loan will be over subscribed at the end of the four weeks.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington The third con, tingent of the National army is reporting at the sixteen army cantOnments and will be- gin active training at once.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

LOndOn-Thc fifth air raid within as many days, was made on this city last night by a group of German planes. and resulted in the death of ten persons and the injury of 3S. It was the strongest attack thus far attempted by the enemy and involved a number of coast towns as well as this city. The machines which got through the outlying defenses engaged the south and western batteries in a terrific battle which lasted for two hours and a half and filled the streets with shrapnel. LOndoners are standing the test well. When the two squadrOns of attack ing planes were reported close to the city, there was a general movement for shelter, but no panics occurred either here or elsewhere.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

Washington It is the in- tention of the War Department to make Pershing a full general at an early date. The old title is to be revived in order that the American commander in France may have equal rank with the British and French officers.
The Nenana news., 1917-10-06

of the Third judicial division of Alaska, succeeding District At torney Spence, who failed of re- appointment. Munley is one of the most popular officials in the Third division, where he has resided during the past three years. When Senator Chamber lain was governor of Oregon, Munley was his secretary.
 LGndOn-Although German writers admit that the kaiser's forces can hardly regain the ground lost to the British and French on the Western front it is evident that they are dO- ing their utmost to prevent the British from taking advantage of their gains in Flanders. The Germans are making repeated attacks on the British advanced positions, despite the fact that it is apparent that they cannot regain the lost ground. The re- ports received from that sector indicate that the Germans are determined to hold Lille and the Ostend railroad at any cost.
 Seattle-The Shingle Makers union, of Ballard, has been sued for $5O,OOO by the Stim- son Mill for picketing. The action will be tried in Judge Tallman's court in this city.
 London It is announced officially today that the last air raid caused the death of eleven residents of this city. Fifty others received injuries No announcement has been made relative to the property destroyed by the German bombs.
 Washington A revenue bill levying additional taxes to the amount of two and a half bill lions, was finally approved by congress late last night, and was sent to the president this morning for his signature.
 Stockholm American Mini stcr Morris is in receipt of re- ports from Syria and Palestine stating that over two hundred naturaliZed Americans in those countries are threatened with starvation and that immediate relief is necessary to save them.
 Washington It is the in- tention of the War Department to make Pershing a full general at an early date. The old title is to be revived in order that the American commander in France may have equal rank with the British and French officers.
 London-Thc British casual- itics during the week were 21,- 179. of which number nearly 4.O00 were killed in action or died of injuries.
 Stockholm The Swedish cabinet has resigned but at the request of the king the prime minister will retain his office for the present.
 THURSDAY
 WshingtOn- The navy de- partment is authority for the statement that an American destroyer operating in British waters recently cOllided witt, a British naval vessel during a severe rainstOrm and was so badly crippled that it was out of commission for a couple of weeks. The American crew was taken aboard the British boat and the destroyer lowed into