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A Pointed Question.

jeans maiden aunt Is dressmaker,
and she is forever exhorting the little
GIRL, who loathes the sight of thin
Bile, to learn tn sew.
"Aunt Ruth" Jean remarked recent
|ly, SHOULD every little girl learn to
sew and make her own clothes?"
"Yes indeed" replied aunty warm
|ly. "Why do you ask?"
swell, then, how would you make a
|nying?"
Aunty subsidized.
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Moffat Road Can Raise Rates.

The State Public Utilities Commis.
sion has granted permission to the
Denver & Salt Lake railroad to ad-
vance passenger rates from AZ cents
to 5 cents on one-way tickets. At the
same time the commission refused to
authorize raise in round-trip rates
and the price Of mileage books. The
railroad asked to increase the round
trip rates from double one-way fare,
minus 10 per cent, by deducting only
5 per cent. Mileage books were to
have been raised from to Az cents
a mile.
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Soldiers Leave For Training Camps.

Denver witnessed Sept. 30, the
last movement of Colorado troops for
the several training camps, when the
First regiment Of cavalry. Colorado
National guard, under command of
Col. X. e. Linderfelt, entrained for
Linda Vista, Cal, from Camp Bald
win. Sept %, the, first battalion. Col.
orado Field artillery, under Mai. H. c.
Nickerson left camp at Overland park
and entrained for Camp Greene, Char.
lotte, S. c.
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Home.te.ds Taken by 200 Soldiers.

More than 200 Colorado youths have
taken advantage Of the ruling Of the
Department of the Interior permitting
soldiers to take up homesteads in. the
state and prove up on them while
serving with the army of the United
States. Under this ruling the men
are permitted to file on the lands and
their service in the army, navy or ma
rines is equivalent to residence on the
land and the improvements ordinarily
required in proving up on homesteads.
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sKIN-ToRTuRED BABIES
|sssp, Mothers Rest After Treatment
With cutlcura-Trial Free.

Send today for free samples of Cuti-
rura Soap and Ointment and learn how
quickly they relieve itching, burning
skin troubles, and point to speedy heal
ment Of baby rashes, eczema and Itch
|lngs. Having cleared baby's skin keep
It clear by using Cuticura exclusively.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
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Nab s2s,ooo Booze Sent as Books.

Government agents working under
the direction of James E. Melrose, act.
ing chief special agent of the Depart,
ment of Justice, discovered about g.
900 gallons of whiskey, designated as
books and stationery" in the freight
stations at Denver Of the Union Pa.
cific and Burlington railroads. valued
at $4,000.
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STATECAPITOL
NEWS
western Newspaper Union News Service
DECLARES ANTHRAX STAMPED
OUT.
Epidemic Confined to Small Territory
Caused About 100 Deaths.

Epidemic Confined to Small Territory,
Caused About 100 Deaths.
Denver-Stste Veterinarian G. G.
Lamb returned from the southern part
Of Lincoln county where he has been
investigating the anthrax epidemic in
that section. DR.. Lamb stated that
the epidemic was confined to terri
tory about six miles square and the
losses we're of animals owned by four
persons, there being about 100 deaths
of cattle and two Of horses. II am
satisfied that the epidemic is stamped
out" said DR.. Lamb, land there has
been no death from anthrax since
Sept. 13. From my investigation I
found that the recent epidemic was
spread by many cattle drinking water
from stream in which an animal af-
fected with anthrax had died"
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By MABEL
HERBERT URNER
HELEN TURNS DETECTIVE AND PUTS THE MAID
THROUGH A GRILLING THIRD DEGREE
copyright 1917 by the Mcclure Newspaper syndicateS

1t W as no t
there! With the
sick sinking of a
sudden loss, Hell
ems glance leaped
from her jewel
box to the pin
cushion. The lace
covered top was
b ri S til ng with
pins, but there
was no welcom-
Ing CLEAN Of a
diamond, plat l.
num-set brooch.
With diSordar-
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raiIors Ask For Increase in Pay.

Negotiations are in progress be-
tween the master tailors of Denver
and the members of the Tailors' union
for changes in working conditions
and increases in wages sought by the
workmen. w. L. Morrissey, state la
Dor commissioner. has been asked to
assist both sides in effecting an agree
ment and will do so.
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More Expensive Trimming.

Halefeller (wildly)-What! Do you
mean to tell me, woman, that it cost
$50 to get that hat trimmed? Jumping
Jupiter! But that milliners' game is
the limit
Mrs. Halefeller (sweetly)-Really? :?
Why, I understood 1t costs some men
more than that to get trimmed in n
poker game.
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05
War Board Seeking TeIeoraphers.

Three hundred telegraph operators
are wanted from Colorado for the
signal corps of the United States
army and Gen. Harry P. Gamble,
chairman Of the committee on mill
tary affairs Of the state council OF de-
fense, has taken steps to train the
necessary men.
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Understandable.

He declares, that he despises. de-
tests and abominates YOU"
:, That Is very strange" replied J.
RULER Gloom. II do not recollect ever
having lent him any money"
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The Comparison.

Experience Is the best teacher"
Yes, but time gives us a lot more
Wrinkles"
The Ordway new era., 1917-10-05

Twenty-four lumber yards in Wis
consin now employ women as lumber,
handlers.
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orders 10000 Auto Tags For 1918.

Ninety thousand automobile license
tags have been ordered by Secretary
Of State Noland for 1o18--an increase
of 10000 over the number bought for
tbs present year. So confident i the
secretary OF state that the Increase In
use of automobiles hy Colorado citi-
ssus VII ksep stride Wieh the big ~
xaxcSs IL thss past ~ ~ has net
Z sxtxi1sis ~ cxder fnts M Isf11s Ihis
>! 4! y NJ -!
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In % days from Matching silk
worm increases $4,000 times its origi-
nal size.
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Mean.

HE paid me compliment"
"Thats queer. l didn't think you
had one coming"
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Which 10 Done.

MY husband worries so over oul
gas BILL"
"Oh, tell him to make light Of it."
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a ouestIon.

3He was boasting that he did some
record flying abroad at the front"
Awaiting or running awayT"
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Smile on wash day. That's when you use
ked Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter than
NOV. All grocers. Adv.
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Use for Horse chestnuts.

Horse Chestnuts Wanted-British
Find They Will Replace Other Cereals
In Munitions.-Newspaper Headline.
Thank heaven, we are not asked to
|eat them.-New York Sun.
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Hits The euliaeve

Eiattery will always puncture the
uullseye when other shots go way be-
low the target.
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New YorlS's noted old ST. Denis hotel
has been razed.
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Colorado Acreage opened by Lane.

Franklin X. Lane, secretary of the
interior, through M. d. MacEniry,
chief of the United states general
land office in Denver, announced that
the designation of $4,000 acres af land
in Colorado under the enlarged home
stead act, which permits entrymen to
take up 800 acres.
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The New Way.

Chancellor-Sire, we will have to
.amouflage some Of our diplomatic
schemes.
Kaiser-Then paint them neutral
tint.
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The note shaver can't be depended
upon to whittle down expenses.
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Ihe Married Life Of Helen and Warren

Originator of Their Married
Life Author Of 1.-THE Jour
nal Of 4 Neglected Wife" The
Woman Alone" Etc.
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Yet the fruit tree agent doesn't care
! to be known as professional CRATER.
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GoFv,ey1lneIDfN

s II know you have ~ nkrses for the
S,e euns. Suf NiIit W. ~ ~
ss. = n 3 Fl Y MI
i /. !! e 4! y : ~
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.un.ettIna the Country.

Upsettin0 the county.
BILL saw him digging in garden
yesterday out In the country.
Gill-Oh, that isn't a garden. That's
the Country club. He was trying 20
play golf "
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Not Very

Not Very.
Hes as happy as king"
!. .hnmphl How happy is king now
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Secretary holland Names Chief Clerk.
Secretary Noland has named Walt
er E. Alexander Of Durango as chief
clerk in the office of the secretary OF
state, Vice Dudley B. Humphrey, who
has been promoted to the position of
chief statistician in the corporation
license tax department.
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The Joy q Mlssry.
Misery loves company"
Not II the other fellow has bigger
vces to talk about.r
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colorado Men stand Test.

Provost Marshal John Evans re-
ceived word from Fort Riley that out
Of 254 Colorado drafted men who had
been examined up to date by the camp
surgeon at Camp Funston. only two
had been rejected on physical
grounds.
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NneIew :!

\. Secrgene Che&k Z WY, I'VE ZEN
sln ioke With 1 NJ III 4 ~ ~ ta6n's
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
OBSTRUCTION
BY CONGRESS
BLOCkSARMY
Legislators Delaying All Forms
Of Preparation PLAN $780,
100000 to $175,OOO,O00
For New Ships.
BLOW AIMED AT LIQUOR.
May Utilize High Tax to Con-
serve Grain Used By Distl-
lers For Food Purposes
Transcription Gains.
BLOW AIMED AT LIQUOR

Washington. April 16.-In spite.
of opposition of Senate and House
polls Indicate the CONSUMPTION bill
will pass. About half the Senate ts
openly for It n the others non
committal. In the House opposftion
is great, but a probable majority
can be mustered.
Washington, ID. c.. April 16.--Drag-
cling and delay in getting the organiza-
ton Of a great army under way Is be-
ginning to cause impatience among
those who realize the value OF time In
affecting national preparedness.
The CONSUMPTION controversy still
RACES and how long it will hold back
passage of the bill for the new army
is not certain. but it will be for several
weeks. and this under conditions when
week count. Moreover the war de-3.
partment is held back from making
contracts for clothing and supplies be-
cause h army appropriation bill has
not yet gone to final passage.
TO Build More Ships.
The proposal for $3.50. 600, 900 to $175.-
000, 900 more for the shipping board to
build wooden vessels to keep the car
rying trade moving meets much favor
in congress-. Indications are that the
money will be provided.
The food shortage danger is COM
handing attention. Secretary Houston
mas begun consideration of the prob
lem with leaders in congress and the
president. Just 10Y drastic will be h
legislation is something not yet plain
Strong sentiment for a food commission
with power to control prices exists in
congress.
To Curb Distiiieries.
Senator Kenyon announced he would
offer a bill which will tax heavily alt
naw nrOd1Icfion nf antrita and hear for
beverage purposes during the war. Tho
effect would be to prohibit such pro-
duction. Vast quantities of grain now
used in distilling and brewing, esti-s
mated at hundreds of millions OF
bushels, would thus be conserved for
food purposes.
Pronounced sentiment for checking
the distiling and brewing business SO
as to conserve food supplies exists In
the Senate committee on agriculture,
and the plan volunteered by the dis
tillers which would save only about
10000, 900 bushels OF grain doe not find
much favor.
CONSUMPTION HEARINGS END.
Washington. ID. c., April .16. - The
House military committee today closed
it's hearings on the universal military
service bill after a large delegation of
anti-eonscriptionists had voiced their
Views.
Jane Adams, of Chicago. and Marion
Tildenbett, OF New York, representing
the Woman's peace party; Lillian d.
VALID. of New York. representing tho
American Union Against Militasism:
Grant Hamilton. OF the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor. and others opposing
CONSUMPTION, saying that voluntary
service was the only kind of military
service in keeping with the principles OF
the republic.
Mr.. Hamilton read a statement from
Samuel Gompers that compulsory serv-
ice is against h traditional ideals OF
American freedom.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
DISCOVERY OF CAUSE OF
JUNIORS FORESHADOWEb

Philadelphia, Pa, April 1.-THE
knowledge of the cause of tumors and
the discovery of a connteractive serum
was f~oreshadowed at the meeting here
last hight of the American Philosoph-
zeal society. Erwin P. Smith. of the
bureau of plant industry of the United
States department of agriculture, gave
details of experiments made to deter
mine the. cause, if possible. of malig-
nant growths.
From an analysis OF parasites known
to cause plant tnmors. Mr.. Smith de-
clared, il was discovered that they con
tanned large quantities of ammonia,
acetic acid and other chemicals which.
when introduced into a plant, would
cause a humorous growth. He asserted
that by a continuance OF these expert
ments it is hoped that the cause of tu-
fncrs in mar may be learned and that a
developed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
LOAN
BILL PASSES
WASHINGTON. D. c., April 16.-The
$7,OOO,OOO.00O war author
ization bill was passed late today
by the House.


Washington. April 1~6.-Passage be-
fore night of the ST. 900, 600, 900 war rev
n III bill in the house, by an almost
Unanimous vote, was assured today.
The measure was taken up in the
house at IL o'clock this morning under
an agreement to begin discussion under
the five minute rule. General debate
closed last night, voting on the bill it,
self was to begin early this morning.
An amendment was added to limit
specifically distribution of the proposed
50, 900, 900. 900 foreign loan which the bill
would authorize to the countries ac-
tually at war with Germany and only
during hostilities.
A proposal by Representative Towner
Of Iowa to eliminate the proposed
5000, 900. 900 loan to the allies was
eliminated also.
Labor Behind Mar Plans.
A letter from President Gompers, OF
The American Federation of Labor, Of
fered by Representative Heating, Of
Colorado, said the organization was in
favor of raising as much of the war
revenue from taxes as possible. In
rease in the income. inheritance and
land taxes were proposed. Mr.. Gompels
made it plain hat labor was behind he
war measure.
A flood of proposed amendments de-
layed the final vote which it appeared
| would not be reached until late in the
afternoon.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
GOVERNOR READY TO
RECALL LEGISLATURE
Neville To Exercise Power On.
less Prohibition Bill
Is Adopted. /,

Lincoln. Neb.. April 1e. = Governor
Neville sent a special message to the
legislature notifying it that he would
not e in a prohibition bin and that
il the present session did not witness
the passing Of one he would call a spe-
cial session at once.
Substantial agreement has been
reached by the conference committees
on every point ave that section in the
senate substitute that permits the sale
of : per cent beer, greatly desired by
the brewers.
The "drys" will not consent to this,
and say the governor is backing the
senators on the proposition. The VETS
want only Intoxicating malt prohibited.
The "drys' insist that the people voted
to prohibit all liquors for which Ii
censes We're hitherto necessary and the
supreme court has held this excludes
all malt liquors.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
SPAIN READY
T0J0IN WAR?

Madrid. April 16.-Foreign Minister
aimeno has announced that the pros
test to Germany In regard to the sink
ing OF the Spanish steamer San Full
gencio was sent to the Spanish ambas-
sador in Berlin on Saturday.
The gravity of the situation is res
emphasized by all the newspapers: The
semiofficial Diario Universal, after
saying tina. the ministers reached an
unanimous decision as to the course of
the government at a cabinet meeting
Thursday, says:
1--WE do not know what their decis-
ions are. but we realize that their i'm
portnnce is such as to produce a com
plete solidarity OF the cabinet.
THE moment is grave for Spain.
which no longer can abstract herself
from the reverberations Of the events
transpiring around her"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
ACTIVITY ON BORDER
PRACTICE, BELL SAYS
- SIE.~
Artillery Moved, Infantry all.
Cavalry Massed and Officers
Guarded.

FL Paso. Tex. April l6.-Batteries OF
a. artillery were dragged onto the
high mesa overlooking the city and
Mexico asst night by caterpillar trac-
tors in a night attack practice
Yer ordered by Brig. Gen. George Bell,
jr. The results of the maneuver We're
declared by General Bell to have been
highly satisfactory. In addition to the
artillery practice. cavalry and infantry
regiments We're held under orders for
instant mobilization.
Provost guards We're stationed
around the hotel in which q dance in
honor of Brig. Gen. Francis Herman was
In progress. Guards patrolled in front
of the telegraph office and ROUND
General Bells club.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
CATHOLIC ORDER TO
LOCATE AT LEMARS
Sister of st. Frances Remodel
Old Hospital at Cost
of $4,000.

LeMars. Ia, April 16.--The Sisters
OF st. Frances, with headquarters IN,
Dubuque, today purchased the old Lee
Mars general hospital, formerly owned
by LeMars physicians. The sisters
announced work will be started this
summer on a modern hospital, which
will have accommodations for rs pa
tients and will cost approximately
S85, 900. The sisters will take posses
sion of the LeMars general hospital
August 1, and will conduct that insti-
tuition until the new hospital is com.
pleted. probably next spring.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
GET p z

New York. April 14.-The legality OF
granting final naturalization papers to
ton of war with this country. when
first papers have been taken but before
such declaration, was affirmed here in
the fedral circuit court of appeals.
The case was that Of Jonas Meyer. born
in Germany. The government, to
make a test case, applied for the can-
collation. OF his certificate Of citizen
ship granted by Fedora Judge Mayer
after the declaration of war with Gar-
many.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
TAKING TESTIMONY IN
TRIAL OF BLANCETT
Conviction May Bring Appeal
as Special Venire Was
Necessary.

East Las Vegas, n. M. April 1s.-
The jury for the BIanchett trial has
been drawn. Taking of testimony began
at 8 o'clock today. Attorneys are of the
opinion the trial will occupy 10 days
Blanchett will appeal to the supreme,
court, as a special venire Of jnrymen
was necessary.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
.LEARlNe HOUSE REPORT.

New York, April 14.--The statement
OF the actual condition of clearing
house banks and trust companies for
the week shows that they hold $12S.-
S1e, 500 reserve in excess Of legal re-
quirements. This is q decrease of
S34,759 $50.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
LEGAL ADVISER OF
BIG BUSINESS DIES

Philadelphia, April 16-John G. John
widely known lawyer, died at his
home here today. Death was due to
disease. Mr.. johnson had been
i'll but a few days. He was ~ years
old -. -. .--tc.l --..-.- ....- -.....-.-.--
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
K WINS DECISION.

Houston, Tex. April 14.-Mike fokel,
Of Salt Lake City, was awarded a de-
cision over Waino ketone here last
night after wrestling n hour and four
minutes for a second fall when Referee
Frank 5Gotch decided that Yokel had
beens fouled Y6kel took the first fall
in 80 minutes. The men are middle-
weights.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
on RAIIoMs.

London, April 14.-lt is announced
that, realizing the urgent need tor
economy, particularly with regard 10
bre~adstuffs. the king end queen, sto-
ants, have adopted the scale IT ma
tional rations since early in February.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
TO RAISE 100000
men FOR MILITIA
New Ruling Allows Big Increase
In State Forces, Putting
Them on War Basis.

Washington, April l6. Secretary
Baker today approved a decision Of the
judge advocate general which fore
shadows raising the strength of the ma
tionai guard to 100000 men on a war
footing.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
SUPPLIES FOR MONTH.

Amsterdam. via London. April TO-
The Dusseldorf Anzeiger explains to
he working population Of the Rhine
lands OF Westphalia hard neces-
sity has driven the I ny to a new
food rationing. This VIII begin April
Is, and will include a reduction Of Is
per cent in the bread ration.
The newspaper says the old cror
must serve for four months, but that
there are only supplies for one month.
No peace, the newspaper adds, even il
it came tomorrow would alter the sit
uation, and even after peace, 1t would
be a long time before the food situation
is brought to normal.
The newspaper concludes by saying
that Rournanian wheat crop must be
rushed up, now that the Danube is free
from ice, and that the people must
hold u 1t says there is no alterna.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
WHOLE TOWN VOLUNTEERS.

Cheyenne, Wyo... April 14.--The en-
tire population of Shannon. Wye, 80
in all. today offered IFS services to Gov.
Frank =. lou for war. The women.
and girls volunteered To- Red Cross
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
WASHINGTON NOTIFIED
OF BOLIWA'S BREAK
Text of Note Sent by U. S.
Minister May Be Made
Later.

Washington. April 16. = Official no
tification that Bolivia has severed Dip
lomatic relations with Germany reached
the state department today in Il note
from Minister Calderon. The text of the
communication may be mad public
later.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
kAisER,s ILLNESS pENIEp.

Amsterdam, April 14.-An official
statement issued in Berlin says that all
recent reports of the illness of the em-
peror are unfounded.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
FOOD SUPPLY
FOR MONT H

Amsterdam. via London. April i6.
Under the presidency of Count
Czernin. the Austro-Hungarian for
eign minister, a conference was
held in Vienna on Thursday and
Friday, between representatives of
Germany Austria-Hungary at
which questions concerning the
provisioning of both countries were
discussed, according to a Vienna
telegram today.
An agreement was reached, says the
message, which gives a full guarantee
that h supply of foodstuffs for the
monarchy and for Germany will be
fully covered from the available stocks
up to the.next harvest"
Copenhagen. via London. April To-
"A Cologne dispatch to the Berlin Tage-
blatt says that 68 bakeries there have
been closed by the police for violations
of food regulations. AT a meeting OF
baker the guild master said that a
third of all the bakers in Cologne were
lresorting to court proceedings. He de-
cleared that the method of many bakers
in %disposing OF the 10 allotted to
them was shameful.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-04-19
AMERICA TO have TO
PAY BIG INDEMNITY.
German Papers Say Allies Win
Not Have Money, But Can
Get It From U. S.

Amsterdam (via London). April 16.-
The Koelnische Volks Zeitung. after
abusing President Wilson in the style
which appears popular in Germany at
present says:
I'VE are entitled to a humping war
indemnity and we don't care who pays
it. Those states which has sacrificed
immense sums will be unable to pay it.
Therefore. America, which has earned
thousands of millions through NUM-
tons n supplies. will have to unbut-
ton its pockets. We need not force
America itself to pay, but we hold so
many pledges in hand that for the en-
n it is most important to have
America as Il banker behind them"