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ing. They each have button and
from time to time letters were sent to
them encouraging the work. manu-
al Of instruction in gardening was also
sent to each young farmer.
The articles were taken home by the
contestants following the making of
the rewards. Each exhibitor was proud
OF his or her work and the success Of
the movement could easily be seen in
the interest professed by the children.
A good crowd of children and grown
ups were present during the afternoon
and evening. the children predominant
ing. It Is expected that the parents
and other grown persons when learn
ing the importance of the garden cul-
eure as practiced by the children and
the important part it is destined to
play in conservation Of food products,
will be out in larger numbers and
show greater interest in the fall ex-
hibit The late show will probably be
held in September when the prize list
will be bigger and more attractive.
trips to the short course at Ames be-
ing among the things offered
The excellence of the products
shown had to be seen to be appreciat-
ed and they were of high order suf-
f1ciently outstanding to warrant the
praise heaped upon them by the Judge,
Professor Fitch of Ames. Out of the
fifty-four youngsters who entered the
show with exhibits, Twenty-Five car
ried off prizes, two of these getting
five apiece, one having four prize win
ners and three took three prizes each.
MANY PRIZE WINNERS.
Secretary Toulme Of the Commercial
club will mail the checks to each Of
The winners who were awarded a cash
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STRIKE THREAT
. ROUSES MAYOR
BLOOMINGTON. ILL.,, EXECUTIVE
URGES PEACE coNFEREES TO
AVOID GENERAL TIE-UP.

Bloomington, ILL.,. July 9.-The con-
ference between representatives Of
the street car mems union, the Bloom
ington and Normal street Railway and
Light company the Illinois Traction
system, the city of Bloomington, the
Trades Assembly and another to be
selected by the state to arbitrate DIFF.
ferences pertaining to the street car
strike is in progress here this after
noon.
Mayor Jones said this morning that
while the city has no right to force
anything, he intends nevertheless to
insist that the conferees give and take
until settlement is reached.
It is known generally that general
walkout Of all union men in the city
is threatened should the conference
fail to produce results and 1t Is be-
cause Of this the mayor will seek to
get the matter adjusted amicably at
this conference.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1917-07-10
AIRPLANE FLEET
IN FAST VOYAGE

Rantoul, ILL.,. July s.-F1ying a little
more than IS minutes apart, twenty
airplanes arrived here early today
from the Ashburn field, near Chicago
No accidents were reported. except
that three machines were compelled to
alight on the way.
Great crowds were out to greet the
aviators, who were very much pleased
with the success of their trip. The
men will 60 in training here at once
The arrival of the machines from
Chicago followed the coming Of the
Tenth aero squadron from Camp Kel.
ley, near San Antonio. Texas, on Sat.
urday. The camp at Ashburn was
abandoned because it was claimed
owners demanded exorbitant prices
for additional land needed by the gov.
eminent.
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China Has New President;
Boy Emperor Abdicates

Washington, D. c.. July s.-OfRcial
dispatches reaching the state depart
ment today confirmed reports that vice
President Feng Kwo- Chang assumed
the ONCE Of acting president of China
Saturday and established the provi-
sional government at Marking. On.
Gals here think the attempt to restore
the Manchu dynasty has failed COM
pletely and that It is only question Of
time when the republic will be restor-
ed. greatly strengthened.
London, July 9.-An airplane bonn
oarded the palace at Picking Saturday,
says dispatch received from that city
Three bombs were dropped from 8
great height. Buildings near the head
quarters Of General Chang Hsun were
damaged and one man was killed.
The abdication of Hsun Tung, the
boy emperor, has been confirmed. Gen
eral Chang Hsun, depressed by the fail
ure OF his attempt to restore the mon
archy, rendered his resignation to the
emperor. who thereupou issued an
edlct announcing his abdication.
MokARcHisTs ROUTED.
The republican forces occupy strste-
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AMERICAN FLYERS
RECEIVE GIFT FLAG

Paris, July 9.-The Lafayette Es-
cadrille received yesterday from the
hands of Daniel Vincent, under secre-
tary OF aviation, flag which Mrs.
William G. McAdoo, wife of the secre-
tary OF the United States treasury, had
presented to Jules Jusserand, the
French ambassador at Washington on
behalf OF forty young American wo-
men. A number of French aviators,
including members Of Captain George
Guynemers escadrille. were present at
the ceremony. Lieut.. William Thaw
was appointed the flags custodian.
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RADICALS ASK
DISARMAMENT
German Minority Socialists
Issue Memorandum of
Peace Demands

Stockholm. July 9.-Immediate con-
clusion of peace conditions which snail
include the establishment Of an inter
national convention to bring about
general disarmament. is the demand OF
the International Proletariate, accord
ing to German minority socialists VINO
have just issued a lengthy memoran-
dunn. Economic isolation Of states Is
condemned, the memorandum con-
tinues, and obligatory international ar
bitration should be instituted.
FOR EQUAL RIGHTS.
Equal rights of all Inhabitants OF
any country, regardless Of nationality,
race or religion, is an imperative ne
cessity. Other recommendations are:
Secret treaties must be abolished.
Notifications Of frontiers must
depend on the consent of the pop
ulations concerned and must not
be effected by violence.
Annexations and indemnit1es
shall be fixed on the basis OF the
right Of nations to decide their own
destinies.
Reestablishment Of Serbia as an
independent autonomous state ID
necessary.
POl.ANO'S DIVIDED olH'S.
The aspirations OF the Polish people
toward national unity is understood
but to concede right OF autonomy TO
Russian Poland and refuse 1t to Prus'
sian and Austrian Poland Is irrecon-
ciable with the right Of nations TO de-
eide their own desttnies.
Continuation Of the war to estaonsn
this right as well as to solve the ques-
ton Of Alsace.Lorraine Is condemned.
An opportunity ought to be given Al
sace-Lorraine to decide by referendum
to which country 1t wishes to pelone'
the resolution says.
PREPARATION FOR BELGIUM.
It is Impossible to refuse Belgium
complete political independence ana
complete economic autonomy, accord
ing to the memorandum, which adds
that the Belgian people should receive
reparation and damages due to war
particularly the restitution OF economic
losses, this having nothing IN common
with war indemnities which 10 con-
demned.
The policy OF colonial conquest is
condemned!
The essential preliminary Of last
ing peace is described as the 1ndepen-
dence Of the socialist parties IN their
relation with imperialistic govern
mente.
A peace program would be idle talk
unless supported by energetic interna-
tional efforts of the masses. the memo
randum declares.
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GOVERNMENT MAY
TAKE SHIPYARDS

New York, July 9.-The command
eering of the shipyards in the New
York and New Jersey districts by the
government was predicted here today
by an official Of one of the large ship
building firms when informed that la
Dor leaders contemplate calling gen
eral strike in all Of the yards unless
the demands of those now out on
strike are granted. OF the $4,000 men
employed in the thirty-five ship build
ing plants in this vicinity about 5000
have struck. The men ask a wage of
$3.50 day, an increase Of about 80
cents day over the present scale.
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SENATE MAY PUT
CENSOR ON GRILL

Washington, .. c.. July s.-senator
Penrose today introduced resolution
TO call upon the secretary of the navy
TOR the official report Of Rear Admiral
Gleaves regarding the submarine at
tack upon the American expedition to
France and for information regarding
the personnel, salaries and regulations
OF the bureau Of public information
The senator said his action was
caused by the widespread criticism
all over the country Of the perfor.
nance OF the bureau Of public infor.
nation"
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Women Compose
Ambulance Unit

AYEW York, July e.-The first
ambulance unit to be COM
~ posed entirely Of women will
be offered to the government by
the New York Inhrmary for Wo-
men and Children. The unit will
be supported by the American
Women's Suffrage association,
which also purposes to organize
additional units after the manner
Of the National Union Of Suffrage
Societies Of England. Nine units,
composed entirely Of women are
said to have been organized In
England.
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RUSSIANS FINISH
VISIT IN NEW YORK

New York, July e.-The visiting
members Of the Russian war mission
headed BY the Russian ambassador,
Boris Bakhmeteff, were entertained at
luncheon here today by the Russian
American Chamber Of Commerce. Just
what plans the mission has after the
luncheon have not been announced al
though It was said the majority of
them would return to WASHINGTON
while few might visit other sections
Of the country.
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SHARK MENACE WILL
FACE SWIMMERSAGAIN

New York, July 9.-Several schools
Of sharks. some of them OF large size,
have been sighted between the Della
ware and Hatteras capes. according to
word received today by the local
weather bureau from marine cores
pondent. The sharks appeared to BE-
travelling northward.
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Women Avoid
Waste of Food

wv AsHiNGToN, D. c., July 9.
" The first concrete EVIL
dence of the success Of the
American housewives campaign
against waste has been establish
ed by food administration state
ments today In reports from cIeve-
land and Buffalo, showing that In
the past sixty days the amount Of
fats obtained from garbage at the
city reduction plants has de-.
creased 40 per cent. Subsequent
figures will show a corresponding
saving in other cities, 1t Is be-
Iieved,
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GERMAN GENERALS
REPORT TO KAISER

Berlin, July s.-Official announce
ment Is made that Field Marshal Won
Hindenburg and General Won Luden-
dorff, who came to Berlin on Saturday
to make report to Emperor William
on the military situation have return.
ed to headquarters.
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FRENCH RErAkE TRENCHES.

Paris. July 9.-Another attack IN
strong force was made by the Ger
mans last night on the Aisne front IN
the region OF the Chemin-des- Danes
near Pantheon. The war ofice an
nounces that the attack was without
success. In a brilliant counter ohen-
give the French recaptured major
mart of the trenches occupied BY the
Germans yesterday between Pantheon
and Froidmont farm. The announce
ment says: 49,
artillery fighting reached point OF
great violence At midnight the Ger
mans made a strong attack on Pan
eheon. It was repulsed brilliantly.
"Between Bovette and Chevregny
ridge our troops made counter at
tack on the trenches which the enemy
occupied on the preceding day. AFTER
a very lively battle in which our troops
displayed admirable dash, the ener-
getic resistance of the enemy was
broken. He was elected from our
frat line on front Of about 1000 met
ers. This success enabled US to regain
a major part OF the position obtained
nv the enemy In his powerful attack
Yesterday between Pantheon and
Froidmont farm.
GERMAN RElNFoRcEMENTs.
According to information now at
hand. this attack was made with troops
belonging to three different divisions
which were reinforced by special units
OF shock troops, pioneers and detach-
ments of flame throwers in all twelve
battalions of fresh troops, whose atti-
tude in the course of the action is
worthy of praise. The infection of
cruel losses on the Germans Is confirm
ed by prisoners.
"In the Champagne we repulsed at
tacks on our small posts along the
road between st. Hilaire and st. Soup
let On the left bank Of the Verdun
(Verdun 'front.' we repulsed two enemy
attacks on salient which we captured
Yesterday west Of Dead Man hill. In
the course of patrol encounters in Par
ROY forest we took prisoners
GERMANS TELL OF ADVANCE.
Berlin, July 9.-French trenches on
front OF 81 kilometers (about two
miles) on the Aisne front have been
captured by the Germans who took
800 prisoners. the war office an.
nounced today.
sBRIToNs IN NIGHT RAID.
London, July 9.-'In a successful
raid by us last night southeast OF Har-
gicourt we captured thirty-fve pris-
oners, including one oficer,' says to-
days official announcement. "a hos
tile raiding party was repulsed early
this morning southeast Of Loos."
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RUSSIANS BATTER
HOLES IN FOES LINE
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tempts to shake the French nom
their positions along the Chem1n-
des-Dames. There was another
such drive last night at Pantheon
but like others that have proceed
ed 1t, the effort was UNSUCCESSFUL.
Meanwhile such trenches as the
Germans were able to retain AFTER
their repulse in the attack OF Sat
urday in the Aisne region were
wrested from them In greater part
by a brilliant counter offensive
started by the French.
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QUAKE WAkENs ROME.

Rome. July 9.-The city was awak.
ened by an earth shock which shook
the whole Of Rome early SUNDAY
morning. Many people dressed and
others left their homes fearing Sec
ond shock. On1cial announcement /.
made that there was no damage nor
victims
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SAYS EXHIBIT IS
BEST IN STATE

CONTINUED From Page H.
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gic positions in the southern and ives
tern outskirts Of the city, and there is
every prospect Of peaceful settle
ment.
According to telegram from
Shanghai, the leader of the bureau
cratic republicans, Tuan Chi Jul, at
tackled and routed the monarchist
forces on Friday near Lang Fang.
The republican army then advanced
ten miles in the direction of Peking.
Ii Yuan Hung. the deposed presi-
dent, has appointed Tuan Chi Jul as
premier and also handed over the pres
ident's seal to him for conveyance to
the former vice president, Feng Kwo
Chang, who will assume the acting
presidency and form provisional gov
eminent at Marking.
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CHANG in FINAL STAND.

OT11STNS IN TTNNG . NIN0.
Picking, July General Chang Hsun
head Of the imperialist forces. is pro-
visiontng the forbidden city and
Strengthening its defenses. This In.
dicates that in the event his troops are
defeated at Feng Tai near Picking the
last stand win be made there. The
thirteenth division. accompanied by ar
tillery, is leaving Picking for Feng Tai.
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The republican forces occupy strate.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
British Guns Begin q Bombard-
ment of Drumfire Intensity, TO
Which the Germans Are Reply.
ing; May Be a Notable Duel.
ND.To.HAND COMBAT
NEAR THE BELGIAN COAST
New Attacks Made by the Crown
Prince Are Repulsed by Gen.
Petains Men; Teutons Pierce
The Russo. Rumanian Lines.

InFlanders the heavy artillery has
opened gp again with bombardment
from the British guns of drumiire in
iensity In some sectors. The Germans
are replying splritedly and the duel
appears to he working up To- notable
proportions.
Berlin reports British attack near
the Belgian coast which the Germans
beat ofs in hand 10 hand nghting.
This operation H. recorded in the Brit;
sh official statement as o successful
raid near Lom baertzyde IA which the
British captured few prisoners and
q machine gun. Judging from the
German statement there we're further
raids IN force bS entente troops on
other portions OF the German lines on
the FYandcrs front
ON the French front N the Aisne
region new attacks were made Pay the
crown prince east OF NauNaillen and
west OF the California plateau. They
were repulsed There Is cousidera bic
artillery activity along the Aisne
front.
The Germans who broke into the
Russo Roumanian lines near Folk
sham on Monday extended their sue
,ess YESTERDAY. today's Berlin state
menj reports
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
GERMAN SOCIALISTS
BITTERLY OPPOSED
TO NEW MINISTRY
Announce Their Intention to Fight
the Newly Constituted Govern
ment at Berlin; Announcement
Made by Official Paper.

~ Aeenflhffu FfNhe
Copenhagen Aug Sc rm a II
Socialists viii oppose the newly con
stituted government at Berlin on
principle, thp socialist ncwspap per Nur-
wa"rts declares In is comment on the
ministerial appointments
Persons 90 foolish as 10 expect .
great gain in the direction of par
liamentaTy regime avs the Catholic
newspaper Gcrmania will naturally
be disappointed, hat 1t expresses the
opinion that IN" presence Of Catholic
representatives. IN the government i'm
proves the system.
II appears that Dr. SPAIN leader ~
the catholic centre party IN the reich
stag viii he forced To- retire from
parliamentary life on account Of hir
appointment as prussian minister Of
Justice. Tie must resign his seat, uw-
ing 10 the constitutional provlsO upon
accepting ,hn portfolio, hut II is AS
ocrtcd thcrc j. u"'hing To prevent his
standing for recollection. lie viii nv-
cordinely do this, though he cannot
become member ot the hundesrrt.
August Worms. leader Of tho
Flemish movement IN Helgum, said u
an interview in the Berlin Tar"hln''
the aim of the movement was the re
monarchy uf Flanders and Wallo"n'
| under King Albert Herr Worms tuoh
| Austria Hungary ~ an example OF th'
movement for free Flanders In fr'
| Belgium,
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
FOOD CONTROL BILL
PASSED BY SENATE
BY VOTE OF 66 TO 7
Measure Is Put Through in Form
Previously Approved by the
House, and Now Goes to Pres.
ident Wilson for Signature.


~ Associated Press
Washington. Aug s-The food hill
passed through the last stage OF leg
islativr enactment at 4 o'clock this
afternoon when II was finally adopt
approved by the house President
Wilson's signature now makes It law.
The vote was GO To
Those voting AGAINST the conference
report were.
Democrats. Hardwick. Hollis and
Reed.
Republicans: France, Gronna, IL e
Toilette and Penrose.
Immediately after the final vote on
the control bill the senate by a viva
voce vote also approved the confer
ence report on the first administra-
tion food 5!ll providing for a food
survey ANA appropriating FUNDS to
stimulate production.
Replying to criticisms Of senators
who have opposed the bill Senator
Reed its leading opponent declared
that he would rather resign his seat
than give any aid 20 the enemy.
referring 10 the question OF peace.
Senator Reed said that the less talk
on that subject now the better.
Senator Reed asserted that his op-
position 20 the bill could no, be con-
strued a. disloyaity but represented
has judgement that IL would weaken
the United states In the war.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
COLORADOLADOR|TE
ACCUSED OF TAKING
TAINTED MONEY
G. G. Houston, Editor of a Denver
Paper, Alleged to Have Accept.
ed Checks From Colorado Fuel
and Iron Company.



Rouldnr Colo Aug S-The con-
test aninst seven delegates 20 the
state redoration Of labor. instituted
Yesterday with q view to preventing
thciY s"atiug wuXcd bitter today. the
iieht ccnteriug ON g.. e. Houston. eel .
tor OF Denver labor paper.
James r. Moran. acting president
of district no -. United Mine Work
crs nf America. asserted Houston had
accepted money from the Colorado
Fuel a IRON COMPANY nuG exhibited
on the floor nf the convention pho
togrhpn of two alleged checks made
out for s200 each. In favor Of Hous-
ton and signed by President Welborn
Of the coal company
\ demand was made for view OF
the back of the checks to show by
endorsement vncthcr Houston had
cashed them Moran was unable To
present photograph of the backs
Houston declared he would give
Moran "nn opportunity to prove the
validity uf the checks In court He
said they were forgeries.
Moran occupied an the morning
session with his argument against the
seating of Houston Edward L. Doyle
at the afternoon session began a de-
Tense Of the labor editor which his
friends snid would 1ccupv three
hours Meanwhile none of the other
contests was considered
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
CORN CROP
EVER GROWN IN IT,
IS INDICATION NOW
Prospects Have Improved and the
Total Production Is Placed at
s,1si, 100000 Bushels; There Is
o Slump in the Wheat Yield


Washington, Aug. s.--The largest
crop OF corn ever grown In the United
states In in prospect for the coming
harvest. The department Of agricui-
ture's Angus crop report issued today
81 owed corn prospects improved TO
the extent ~ $1,000. OOd bushels dur
ing July. indicating total production
OF 3 raj .0UO. 900 bushels.
Wheat. however. shows a decrease
Of %. 600. 00n bushels. Spring wheat
had a bad month and prospects de-
creased 10000. 900 bushels hut winter
wheat returns indicated ii 1000. 600
bushels moe than forecast in july
Wheat production. winter wheat and
spring wheat and spring aalomkf
spring wheat combined, now IL fore
Gust At 5000. O00 bushels
Condition Of spring wheat and corn
August !. ~ important states fol-
lows
spring wheat. Minnesota 81. North
Dakota. 50; South Dakota, So
Corn. Ohin. 81; Indiana, 81: Illinois,
.s7. Iowa, So. Missouri 81: Nebraska.
-. Kansas. 80.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1917-08-08
Head Of American Mission Reach
es Washington, After a Three
Months Visit Abroad, and Re
ports TO President Wilson.
INTERNAL DIFFICULTIES
ARE BEING ELIMINATED
Extreme Elements Which Threat
ened Serious Trouble Have Been
Brought Under Control; Law
and Order Will Prevail.
By Associated Press

Washington. Aug S.--A Russian
republic is certain 20 result from the
situation In that country Is she opia-
ion of Elhu Root mead Of the Ameri-
can Mission. which returned here to-
day from ~ three months visit to re-
port to President Wilson In Mr.
Roots opinion only through the over
whelmlng of the country boy Ger
man armies. making impossible fur
thcr development IN the formation of
the new government can prevent the
erection of the Russian republic.
Internal difficulties are being over
come and the process of crrstnlliza-
tion is going on rapidly; the extreme
elements which threatened serious
trouble have been brought under con-
irol was given duo opportunity and
time and such assistance a. America
can render iu material and moral
support in Mr. Roots opinion the
Russian republic IT. "A certainty
The extreme element that favor
ing the destruction OF an propcrty.
mas been gotten under control" said
Mr Root. "ln fact IL had been prac-
uculy been driven out of Us tern por-
AIRY asccudancy before the commits
sion lott Potruprad I believe its eN-
clusion is permt ueni and thnt i' can
moi regain control against the forces
OF law and order