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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

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Miss Nina Nelson left Monday to-
teach school six miles north of Don
| nelly.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Grove returned
Saturday from three months visit
at Wesley, Iowa.
Miss Daisy Darling of st. Paul,
is visiting at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. J. w. Bailey of this city.
= John schmidgall of Darnen
township, purchased an Emerson
tractor from the Morris Auto Co. last
week.
Mrs. Bert Crossman and little
daughter of Glenwood, are visiting
their relatives, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Griffith this week.
Rev. F. A. Stever made a trip to
Argusville, N. D., last Saturday to
solemnize a wedding. Argusville
was Rev. Stevens first parish.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Olson and Mr..
, and Mrs. M. B. Lord motored to st.
Cloud yesterday to attend the Stearns
County Fair held there this week.
Miss Sarah Bjor, who has been en-
ployed in the local Office Of the North
western Telephone Co., for the past
two months, has recently resigned
and will leave for her home at Bat
tie Lake, Mimi, tomorrow.
Don't miss the Big Fair and Agri-
cultural Exposition at Herman, Sept.
10, 20, 81, with the Hoffrau Ladies
Band, the famous Wendell Band and
the Great Southland Orchestra,
Vaudeville Stunts, Merry-go-round,
and the Big Midway full of sights
and entertainment for all. Three
big days. adv.
Mr.. Hans M. Knutson and Miss
Helga Josephine Jacobson, both of
Synnes township, we're married by
Rev. Engel Olsen at the Frog Lake
parsonage on Saturday, September 8.
Mr.. Knutson is one of the progressive
young farmers of Synnes township,
and the bride is an estimable young
lady who came here from the old
country few years ago, and both
have many friends who extend con-
gratulations and best wishes. They
will make their home on their farm
in Synnes.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Grove returned
Saturday from a three months visit
at Wesley, Iowa.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

The Ladies' of the Norwegian
Lutheran Synod church will meet
at Mrs. Geo. Hogan's Thursday after
noon, Sept. goth. Everyone is cord
tally invited.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Miss Nina Nelson left Monday to.
teach school six miles north of Don
nelly.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Miss Daisy Darling of st. Paul,
is visiting at the home of her aunt,
Mrs. J. w. Bailey of this city.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

L. G. Dorweiler, chairman of the
Chokio branch of the Stevens County
Red Cross Society, Mrs. L. E. Eddy,
Mrs. Howard Leaman and Mrs. Rob-
inson of Chokio attended the Red
Cross meeting held here Tuesday af-
ternoon in the parlors of the Morris
chapter.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mark Killoran was able to come
down town Saturday for the first
time since he was injured in the
acetylene explosion in his garage last
June. Mr.. Killoran was badly
bruised and burned but believes that
he will soon have recovered entirely
from the effects of the accident.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

See the Broncho Busting and Wild
Steer Riding at the Big Grant County
Fair, Sept. 10, 20, Fl, at Herman by
the Champion of the State Of Wash
ington--a real western exhibition.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

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Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

? John Schmidga1l of Darnen
township, purchased an Emerson
tractor from the Morris Auto Co. last
week
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Reidar Skabo, formerly secretary to
the superintendent Of the West Cen
trail Experiment station, and who has
been engaged in the insurance bust
ness this summer in st. Paul came
Tuesday for a few days visit with
Norris friends before answering the
call to the coIors. Mr.. Skabo is on
the first list to be called to Camp
Dodge.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Cole have the
sincere sympathy of their many
friends in their loss last Sunday of
their little son, David James. The
little one succumbed to whooping
cough. Rev. Henry hobbs conducted
the simple service held at the home
on Monday.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Wendell Glotfelty, formerly en-
ployed at the Citizens Bank of Nor
ris, left Wednesday night for the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
near Chicago, in answer to a sum-
mons received Tuesday. Mr.. Glot-
felty enlisted on the naval reserve
early in the summer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

The following ladies will serve
Wednesday, Sept. 10 at st. Mary'f
school hall: Mesdames ]. McCanney
G. Jones, Frank Miller, A. Michels
Mark Pomeroy and Richard Carney
Everyone invited.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Ben Hillestad, of Norcross, has
been in Morris the past few days
taking treatments from a local ply
stefan for blood poisoning that has
affected his face.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Frank H. Deutermeyer, of Dyers-
Vile, Iowa, spent Wednesday as a
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H. Deven-
new
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

We will be patriotic and attend
the Grant County Fair at Herman
and see and hear the Red Cross and
Food Conservation Demonstra lions,
Sept. 10, 20, Fl. adv.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Harry A. DeLashmutt, city editor
of The Tribune, is temporarily back
on the job. After spending the sum-
mer at the Officers Training Camp
at Fort Smelling, he applied for the
aviation service, was accepted, and
is now waiting to be called.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

See Marguerite Clark in Miss
George Washington" the story of a
girl who couldn't tell the truth. At
the Strand, Saturday, 7:45 and 9:15,
10 and 5 cents. adv
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Supt. P. E. Miller, of the Univers-
ity farm school, was in the Twin
Cities the first part of the week.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mrs. Bert Crossman and little
daughter of Glenwood, are visiting
their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. James
Griffith this week
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Miss Angelina Zahl left Wednesday
night for Cheynne, N. D., where she
will teach school.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mrs. John Brugman, living on East
Ninth street, has been i'll at he1
home this week from an infection re-
ceived in one of her eyes.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

The nine year old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Treinen, of Pepperton
township, is confined to his home this
week from an injury to his hip.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Gunlach of Synnes town
ship Monday
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mrs. Henry Ritter of Stevens town
ship who has been i'll for the past
two weeks is much improved today
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1917-09-14

Mrs. w. A. Ross and children re-
turned from their visit with her par
ents at Fischer, Mimi, Sunday night.
They we're accompanied by Mrs. Ross
sister for a visit here.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
OppositiOn to kerenSky.

Moscow, Sunday, Aug. pa con-
flict at the national conference be-
tween Premier Kerensky, backed by
moderate socialists and a majority OF
the council Of Workmen's and SOL
tiers' delegates, and the constitutional
democrats and other non-socialist
parties, the Moscow industrial group
and that part of the army which
stands for ruthless discipline, is ap-
preaching. The opposition to tho
premier looks to Gen. Korniloff, the
communicative chief of the army as
its champion. This lineup of the
delegates to the conference is indi-
Gated in interviews the Associated
Press had with members Of all
groups represented at the conference
In this connection the nevspa pers
remark that Fetrograd is being
Continued on Third Page.)
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
CHINESE WANT TO FIGHT
Three Generals Offer Troops for Eu-
rOpean ttlefields-Uprisings Die
.ACt1ng President.

Peking, Aug. % (delayed)-Gen-
erals Lo Pei-Ching, Lung Chi-Kwang
and Ku-Chin Tao, commanding 50,-
900 troops of Yunnan, Kwei-Chow
and Kwang-Tang provinces, have Of
fered forces for service in Europe.
The provisional governors of Yum
nan and Kwang-Tung have given Of
fetal recognition of Peking's declar-
alton of war against Germany, ap-
parently having been reconciled to
the government of the acting pres1-
dent, General Feng Kwo-Chang. The
hostile movement in the southern
provinces Is now plainly fiasco.
Eighteen provinces have approved
the order for national council,
which probably will be established
within a fortnight. The press gener-
ally is weighing China to present an
undivided front to the enemy.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
TAX ON LETTERS IS
DROPPED BY SENATE
Soldiers and Sailors Abroad to
Receive Free Use Of Mail
LA TOILETTE HEARD FROM
Wisconsin Member Seeks to Shake
War Profits Out of Industrys Wallet
-$11 ,53s ,OOO,o War Bond Bill
Nears Passage

Washington, Aug. 2S.-In resuming
consideration today Of the postage
section of the war tax BILL the senate,
by vote Of 80 to 90, struck out the
provision levying a one cent tax on
letters and post cards, designed to
raise S50,O0O,O0O in revenue. A pro-
vision giving American soldiers and
sailors abroad the privilege of mailing
letters free was retained.
Eight amendments to the war tax
bill providing for levies on war
profits ranging from rs to 4S per cent.
were introduced today by Senator La
Follette
Senator LaFollette said he first
would offer the amendment for the
highest, 76 per cent. rate, and if it
was rejected would ask consideration
of the next order until it was accept
ed. The bill as it stands would make
an average of 26 per cent.
Senator Weeks of Massachusetts
opened debate on the publishers tax
provision, advocating their elimina-
ton He also urged rejection of the
Hardwick and McKellar substitutes.
A modified amendment along the
lines OF his original substitute was
offered today by Senator Hardwick
pound rate on news portions of pub
1ications, but beginning July 1. 1918,
would increase to two instead of
three cents that on advertising por-
tions, make it four cents on July 1,
1919, six cents in 1920 and eight
cents thereafter.
Senator Brady introduced an
amendment for a tax of 81 per 500
cash value of second hand automo-
biles and motorcycles costing less
than $4,000 in lieu of the bills pro-
vision for 10 per cent. tax reduc-
ton on each years USE
The entire section levying taxes on
first class mail was eliminated on
motion of Senator Hardwick. The
senate proceeded to the periodical tax
provisions.
Senator Smoot announced that he
would seek later to reconsider elimina-
ton Of the letter tax section
Passage by Saturday night Of the
$11, ,53S, 100000 war bond and certifl-
cate bill. now before the ways and
means committee, was predicted on
the house floor today by Democratic
Leader Kitchin.
Plans for reporting the soldiers and
sailors insurance bill to the house to-
days were halted temp orarily by Rep.
Parker of New Jersey, objecting in
committee to the optional insurance
feature of the bill.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
HUMASON 'GASSED' i.
AS TEST FOR MASK
He and Companions in Cave
Where Bomb Is Ex-
ploded.

Writing in his usual interesting
manner of life along the battle front
in France, Howard C. Humason Of 201
Vine street, now serving with the
French army as a munition truck
driver, in a letter written on July 27
narrates being shut up in a cave with
As other men While their gas masks
are tested out and poisonous gas
bombs are exploded near them. He
also mentions humorously pay day in
the French army where his stipend
was forty cents for eight days labor
In another paragraph he tells of a
hazardous journey over rough roads
with a cargo of $4,000 hand grenades
of a highly explosive type.
In his letter Mr.. Humason writes
that the previous week had been a
comparatively quiet one but on the
Friday night preceding his writing he
had been ION guard from II until 2
a. m. and left at 4 a. m. on a job
lasting until 10 p. m. A BOche avia-
tor dropped a couple of bombs only a.
quarter of a mile away but there was
no other untoward event. We learned
the next day however, that the place
we unloaded at was shelled shortly
after we left and eleven Frenchme
were killed.
Sunday we were routed out at 4:3O
and had another lively trip lasting un-
til p. m. The day was enliVened by
much aerial activity in which the
French, as usual were victorious In
one of the towns we passed through a
Bouche plane flew right over our heads
and while he dropped no bombs two
pieces of shrapnel fired by the French
landed in the road close beside our
cars.
"Monday we were taken to a nearby
town and officially 'gassed.' This
operation consists of packing the en-
tire section of As men into small
cave and smashing a gas bomb and Is
to test out the gas masks. Evidently
they were all right as everybody pulled
through, although nearly suffocated IN
the process. There were some who ex-
pressed somc doubt as to whether
there was any gas in the shells but
none of the doubtful ones removed
their masks to Investigate. In the
afternoon we had a drill, put in some
time on our cars and were then paid
off, receiving the large. sum of forty
cents for eight days labor
TUESDAY we were UP against and
carried some hand grenades on Il
long, dusty ride. These utensils, by
the way, are highly explosive and the
French corporal with us said it was
the most dangerous job he had ever
had. There was no mishap, however,
and on reaching our destination We
unloaded every one of the $4,000
grenades in order to hasten matters
along. On Wednesday we were rout-
ed out at the unearthly hour of $50
Il. m. to get home at $50 p. m. after
carting about 1000 shells No eX-
citement. We put in all day Nestel~
day on our cars and while we ex-
Continued on Third Page.)
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
GUNMEN KILL TWO;
ESCAPE WITH $500
Custodians Of Payroll of Chicago Con-
Germ Slain by Five Bandits Who
Seize Cash and Flee.

Chicago, Aug. 2S.-Two men carry
ing $500, the payroll of the Winslow
Brothers Iron Works, were shot to
death in front of the plant today by
five bandits who escaped with the
money in an automobile.
Louis Ozenberg and Barton Allen,
the slain payroll messengers, were re-
turning from a bank in an automobile.
AS they stepped out in front of the
entrance to the iron works an automo-
bile containing the robbers drew up.
Three bandits leaped from the ma
chine and opened fire with revolvers.
Ozenberg and Allen fell with bullets
in their heads. The bandits fired
more than 20 shots. A score of per-
sons witnessed the killing.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
DROPPING GERMAN NAMES
Many Residents of Fairfield County
Find Teutonic Patronymics Unde-
Substitution.

Bridgeport, Aug. 28.-German sur
names will decrease considerably in
Bridgeport and Fairfield county
within the next few weeks if favor
able action is taken on all the appli-
cations that will be made to the Sep
tember term of the civil superior
court for official changes in names.
The applications have been filed lately
in unprecedented numbers and are
still coming in to the clerks office
In every instance so far it is a Ger
man family name that is desired to
be changed. THE evidence Of nature
of nationality therein" and "the an
noyance and discrimination caused by
the use Of the Teutonic name" are
reasons given. In most cases the
simplest OF American names as alter
natives are chosen.
The court seldom rejects an appli-
cation of this kind. The proceeding
usually is a formality, merely to de-
termine that creditors shall not be de-
frauded by the change in identity.
The changes in names are the latest
war development.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28

de camp to Brigadier General Traub
of the Fifty-first Brigade, Twenty
sixth division, into which the former
First and Second Connecticut reg
iments were introduced at New Ha-
ven last week.
Lieut.. Hart was born in this city
in 1884. He attended the local pub
lic schools and was graduated from
High school in 1903 Four years
later he walked out of Yale college
with sheepskin and in 1910 he was
graduated from Yale Law School. He
entered the law office of Bronson &
Lewis in Waterbury and in 1911 was
admitted to the firm, having shown
an adaptability and knowledge Of
law greatly in excess of the average
law school graduate.
Five years ago Lieut.. Hart became
interested in military matters and was
one of those who assisted in the for
nation of Company H, Second Reg
iment, c. N. G., of Waterbury. He
entered the ranks as a private deter
mined to begin at the bottom of the
ladder and acquire all the military
information and knowledge possible.
Many young men Of Lieut.. Harris
birth, breeding and influence would
have insisted on an officers rank but
he was willing to secure his military
education from the ground up. ID.
When the recent unpleasantness
along the border startled the nation
Lieut.. Hart went with his company to
the fringe of Mexico at. Nogales as
second lieutenant, having shown by
his industry and application that he
was deserving Of a commission. On
his return and the resignation Of the ,
poplar Captain Hannigan, he was
promoted to first lieutenant. n
When Connecticut troops were or
dered to assem- BILE last spring, Lieut..
Hart was in charge of portions of
cradle time to recruiting in Water
bury and in this he met with marked
success Further honors were in
store for him and later when the
Second regiment went into camp at I
Yale field, New Haven, he was made |
battalion adjutant.
Brigadier General Traub appeared |
at the New Haven camp last week !
and met Lieut.. Hart, as we'll as many
other officers. He was impressed by l.
the soldierly bearing and general ap- |
pearance Of Lieut.. Hart. AS a result |
the brigadier general appointed Lieut.. |
Hart his aide de camp. Lieut.. Hart |
left Sunday night for headquarters in |
Boston.
Persistency, application to business !
when there was business to do and |
to know thoroughly |
everything worth knowing are the |
chief characteristics of Lieut.. Hart.
That is why he has won out.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
Note Discussed in Berlin.

Cojenhagen, Aug. 2S.-Pope Bene-
diets peace note will be the principal
subject of discussion at a meeting in
Berlin this afternoon in which Chan
cellor Michaelis, members of the
German parliament and representa-
tives of Prussia, Bavaria, Saxony and
Wurtemburg will participate. Reports
from the German capital add that Dr.
Michaelis will leave for Belgium i'm
mediately after the meeting where he
will have a conference with the gov
ernor general Baron Won Falken-
hausen.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
Russians Quit Under Fire,

Petrograd, Aug. 28.-Russian infan-
try left it's trenches before an enemy
attack in the Boyany region and is
retiring eastward, the war office an
nounces.
The retirement was occasioned by
the beginning of an offensive near
Czernowitz, Bukowina, yesterday by
the German and Austrians. The troops
retreated without waiting for the at
tack on their trenches, which were
occupied by the enemy.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
LABOR CONFERENCE OPENS.
Seventy Delegates, Mostly British,
Present at London Discussion.

London, Aug. 2S.--The inter-allied
socia list and labor conference was
opened in London this morning under
the presidency Of Arthur Henderson,
member of the house of commons and
former minister without portfolio.
Some 40 delegates, representing
Great Britain, Belgium, Russia,
France. Portugal, Greece, South
Africa and Italy, are present. More
than half of them are British, repre-
senting various sections of the socialist
and labor parties. The figures are of
little significance however. as the con-
ference is not to vote but to consult
and If possible, agree on the policy to
be followed in regard to the interna-
tional socialist conference at Stock
holm. If it proves to be impossible to
reach an agreement the various sec
ttons will put forward their cwn views
at Stockholm.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
BETHLEHEM'S NEW PLAN
Holders of Old and New Stock May
Subscribe at Par to $3O,OOO,O 900 of
Cumulative Preferred.

New York, Aug. 28.-Bethlehem
Steel corporations new financial plan
was announced here today, the chief
feature of which is that the holders
Of the old and new common stock will
have the right to subscribe at par to
$50, 600 Of eight per cent. cumu-
latiVe preferred stock. The shares
will be convertible into common
stock, class b, at Sis share
The issue has been under written
by d banking syndicate. The plan
will be presented for ratification at
stockholders special meeting
September IA.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
GREEK STEAMER SUNK.
Grew First Allowed to Get in Life
Boats.

Greek steamship Nea- Elias Il vessel
Of 3,517 tons gross register, which
left Baltimore May 20 with a cargo
of grain for Italy, was sunk June
in the Mediterranean by a German
submarine, according to William
White, a mem ber of the crew. who
arrived here today on a French
steamer.
No lives were lost. White said. the
ship having been sunk by gunfire sf-
ter the crew had taken to the life
boats. and they were picked UP by q
French cruiser and landed at Salon
Xxi.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
LUFBERRY F0ILS FOUR
Wa,ingford Flyer Dashcs to Rescue
of Companion and Forces German
Airmen to Speed Away.

Somewhere on the French Front,
Sunday, Aug. 26.-Lieut, Raoul Luf-
berry of the Lafayette escadrille saved
his colleague in a patrol flight, Ser
geant Robert Soubiran, Of South Bos-
ton from probable death today when
Soubiran was suddenly attacked by
four German machines of the alba
tross type while he was flying at q
low altitude. The German machines
were ever Soubiran attempting to
down him when Lufberry, seeing his
companions plight, darted at the
enemy aviators, scattering them and
allowing Soubiran to escape
Lieut.. Lufberry was warmly
praised by the officers and men Of the
command for his bravery in attacking
single e-handed four enemy machines
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28

Petrograd Aug, 2s.-At the trial for
hlgh treason Of Gen. Soukomlinoff,
former minister Of war, General Ivan
Off, former commander in Volhynia
and Galicia testified yesterday that he
had information showing that military
secrets had been communicated direct
from Petrograd to Germany and Aus
tria by way of Warsaw.
General Volitchko, deputy director
of the engineers corps, said he re-
garded General Soukrolinoff as hav-
ing been principally responsible for
the defeats Of the Russian army. AS
soon as he was appointed minister of
war, the witness testified, he sup
pressed various councils created for
the purpose of discussing questions Of
defense.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
RAISED SEVEN TO BE SOLDIERS

Hoboken, Aug, 2S.-With seven
sons in the service of the Allies, Mrs.
William J. Tisdall, widow whose
father fought in the Napoleonic wars
and whose husband served in the
English army, said today she was
proud that each one of her sons was
fighting against Germany. The self
sacrifices of the mother so impressed
another man, Samuel Tarento, who
boarded with Mrs. Tisdall, that he
enlisted in the Italian army.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-28
Catholics Acclaim Note.

Kansas City, Aug. 28.-Resolutions
"acclaiming" the peace proposal of
Pope Benedict and pledging all Cath
olics of this country to the war pro-
gram of the United States but con-
tanning no clause urging acceptance
by the American government Of the
Papal suggestions were reported IA
vorably here today by the resolutions
committee of the American Fedora
ton of Catholic societies.