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Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
POWDER MAGAZINE At MARE IeL.
AND BLOWN UP BY TERRIFIC
EXPLOSION.
6 DEAD and 81 HURT
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AID
ING NAVAL AUTHORITIES
IN INVESTIGATION.

Vallejo, Calif.-Six persons are dead
as the result Of terrific explosion
which destroyed the black powder
storehouse of the magazine at the
Mare Island navy yard early Monday.
Thirty-one injured persons have been
taken to the navy yard hospital.
The dead are Allen F. Mackenzie.
chief gunner, his wife and two
daughters, Dorothy, aged IL. and Mil
dred, g.; George Stanton, a gardener
employed by Mackenzie, and N. C..
Damsteadt, a civilian employ6 In the
Ordnance Department.
The list of wounded includes non
commissioned officers, enlisted men
OF the United States navy and civil
ian laborers.
The explosion occurred at 7:45 a.
m. Eye witnesses said a column OF
black smoke arose 300 feet. Shells,
parts of steel plates, huge splinters
of wood and debris were hurled in all
directions.
The bungalow occupied by the Mac
kenzies and the family of Gunner
James L. McKenna, was demolished.
Vallejo is separated from Mare Isl
and by narrow channel, which ac'
counts for the damage in this city.
A few minutes after the explosion
all the naval officers at Mare Island
and about 1000 marines and other re-
cruits were hurried to the scene to
fight the fire, which was soon under
control
The first men reported injured
were three on the Southern Pacific
ferryboat Ell Captain. The ferryboat
was in the stream about two miles
fl ON the scene of the explosion, and
was damaged considerably, all the
windows and doors Of the boat being
blown out.
At the Southern Pacific freight
sheds in Vallejo, about two miles
from the scene of the explosion, the
doors of the buildings we're torn from
their hinges.
Santa Rosa, about forty miles
northwest of Mare Island, reported
that the explosion was felt there.
Residents thought it was an earth
quake.
San Francisco.-Agents of the De-
partment of Justice were sent to
Mare Island by United States Dis
trict Attorney John w. Preston to CO.
operate with the naval authorities IN
determining the cause Of Mondays
fatal powder explosion.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Railread engineers everywhere In
dorse Tanlac because they have tried
1t and know. Read what they say.
w. L. Nabers, Atlanta. Ga, engineer
Southern Railway, says: II had lost
appetite-liver and kidneys deranged-
since taking Tanlac haven't had pain
gained IA pounds"
L. @. Bowers, $40 First avenue,
south, Nashville, Tenn, engineer Ten
nessee Central. says: stomach trouble
and nervousness recommending
too good can say about Tanlac-
gained pounds"
D. A. Middleton, 1717 Chenovert
Street, Houston, Tex, engineer South
ern Pacific, says: 'Was in bad shape
couldn't walk-Tanlac built me up
like new man-gained II pounds"
T. G. Ayers, lot Raines avenue,
Nashville, Tenn, engineer Louisville
and Nashville, says: "Kidney trouble,
nervousness, poor appetite - Tanlac
put me in good shape-gained z
pounds"
]. T, Toy, Atlanta. Ga, former en-
gineer Seaboard, says: NERVOUS indi-
gestion-kidneys in bad shape-pains
in back-am satisfied with what Tan
lac has done for me-"
r. H. Owens, 27OO Avenue G, Bir-
mingham, Ala, engineer, says: Kun
down - indigestion - palpitation of
heart-had to give up job-since TAX
ing Tanlac eat anything-have gone
back to work."
T. G. Burrows, 1915 Mckinney ave-
nue., Houston, Texas, engineer st.
Louis, Brownsville and Mexico, says
"Catarrh Of head and stomach-head-
es-nervous-Tanlac Is railroad
mans friend-feel like new man."
Lynn Stills, 44O North Bellevue ave-
nue., Memphis, Tenn, engineer, Louis
Vile and Nashville, says: Headaches
pains in back and kidneys-strained
every nerve to keep up-Tanlac re-
lieved me entirely"
s. T. Watkins, Birmingham, Ala, en-
2 gineer Southern, says: Suffered 27
years-stomach troubles-Tanlac has
ended my troubles"
G. G. Geiger, 1873 East Linden street,
Atlanta, Ca, engineer Georgia Rail-
road, says: "Tanlac relieved my wife
of rheumatism-she gained rs pounds
from using it."
C. J. Weeks, 2139 Lydia street,
Jacksonville, Fla, engineer Seaboard,
SAYS: Suffered 20 years from nervous
indigestion-Tanlac entirely relieved
me-pained 20 pounds"
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Little Bodily Energy In Potatoes.

A pound of potatoes yields hardly
one-fifth as much body energy as a
pound Of rice, cornmeal, or wheat
This is partly because they are much
more watery and partly because
large proportion is discarded with the
skins. Part Of this loss Is inevitable
because the skin itself is not usually
considered good to eat; but the more
carelessly potatoes are pared, the more
Of the valuable edible substance goes
with the skip.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Former Congressman Strike Mediator.

Former Congressman Strike Mediator.
Denver.-President Wilson Monday
named former Congressman H. H. Sell
domridge Of Colorado Springs as fed
eral mediator in the coal strike at the
properties of the coal mines formerly
owned by the victor-American Com
pany at Gallup. N. NJ, now controlled
by the Chino Copper and affiliated
companies. Mr.. Seldomridge left for
Gallup and will be followed by James
F. Moran, president. and Warren Pip
pin, secretary of District NO. TO-
United Mine Workers OF America.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
.STATECAPITOL
NEWS
Western Newspaper Union News Service.
INCOME TAXES SHOW BIG GAIN.
Colorado Returns Indicate State !,
Prosperous, One Individual Pay
Ina $4,000.

Colorado Returns Indicate State 10
Prosperous, One Individual Pay
Ing $4,000.
Denver.-An income tax Of 1890
was paid by one Coloradoan during
the fiscal year ending June 30th, 40
cording to Collector Of Internal Rev.
enue Mark Skinner, who has complet-
ed his annual report. The highest
corporation income tax was $3.50, 900.
and the aggregate of corporation and
individual income taxes in Colorado
for the last twelve months was 3d.
100, 1904. ...
For the fiscal year ending June 80.
1916, the total individual income taxes
in Colorado amounted to 1884, ,11O.37,
or $762,327.36 less than the year end
ing June 80, 1917. The total corpora
tion income taxes for 1916 were $573,-
495.74, which means q gain of 81, ,400,-
1861 for the last twelve months,
which totals $1,974,292.41. B..
The grand total for 1916 was $937..
60611, or $2,163. .124.03 less than for
the year ending June Both. The to-
tai collections made in all depart
ments under Mr.. Skinner during the
fiscal year amounted to $3,524,979.34
as against approximately $1,90O,OOO
the year before, or gain of more
than $1,6OO,OOO.
This enormous gain, slightly more
than As per cent, was accomplished
despite the loss of revenue from liquor
taxes and other documentary stamps
which formerly had yielded thousands
Of dollars.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
U. s. Forests to Supply Fuel.

In the campaign to conserve the
fuel supply of the country, the depart
ment is urging the largest use possible
of fuel wood from the 153 national
forests in the country. The thirteen
national forests in Colorado supplied
14,4OO cords of fuel timber to the res
idents of the state last year. In the
district controlled from the Denver
office, including Colorado, Wyoming
and South Dakota, 2S,O5O cords were
furnished.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Clerical Party Demands Wars End.

Clerical Party Demands Wars End.
Copenhagen.-A Berlin dispatch to
the Fremdenblatt Of Hamburg says
that the entire clerical party in the
Reichstag, with the exception Of three
members, voted to support the stand
taken by Matthias Erzberger, who
made sensational speech in the Sc
cret session of the main committee,
attacking the admiralty and Pan-Ger-
mans as the great obstacle to peace
and advocating peace without annexa-
tfons or indemnities and the introduc-
ton of a parliamentary form of gov
ernment.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
1t Was All RIuht,

Alberta-Oh, Harry, hope what
am going to say won't pain you; but I
love George better than you, and I
think you ought to know.
Harry (bitterly)-Well, we'll, give
me back the engagement ring.
Alberta (eagerly)-Thanks, Harry,
how noble of you; but you needn't
worry about the engagement ring ;
George says may continue to wear 1t.
-Pearson's Weekly.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Forest Fires Decrease.

Forest fires reported to the Massa-
chusetts state forestry department by
the fire observation stations this year
amounted to 1881, and the total dalA-
age from the fire is estimated at
$4,000. Last year 3,OOS fires were
reported, with a loss Of $141 ,073 worth
of property. OF these fires 344 are
claimed to have been set BY sparks
from railroad locomotives.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Officers for "a" Company Chosen.

Officers for "A" Company Chosen.
A meeting was held by a number
of prominent colored citizens Of Den
yer at the Shorter M. E. church and
the first company of the Colorado ne
gro battalion was organized and desig-
mated as A company. Amos Elliston
was elected captain, William H. Lee
first lieutenant. and Eugene M. Neill
second lieutenant. Several other COM
panies are being organized in various
parts of the state and it is expected
that the battalion will be mustered
into the National Guard within the
next two weeks.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Wilson Calls Entire National Guard.

Wilson Calls Entire National GUARD.
Washington.-Presid Wilson ts-
sued a proclamation Monday drafting
the entire National Guard Of the coun-
try into the United States army to
date from or before Aug. 5th next, and
also calling the regiments out for ac-
tive service The state troops Of Wyo-
ming are called out for July 25th, and
Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico
guards on Aug. 5th.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Gov. Names Fair Association Men.

Governor Gunter appointed the
members of the Colorado State Fair
Association, one for the six, one for
the four and the other for the two
year terms, commencing July 10th.
Martin Walter, Jr., of Pueblo, was
appointed to serve for the six-year
term on the board, while ]. j. Tobin
of Montrose was appointed for the
four-year term. Spencer Penrose of
Colorado Springs drew the two-year
appointment.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Colorado Men Get Army Commissions

Colorado Men Get Army Commissions.
The War Department has announced
the following commissions for Colo.
RADIO men in the officers reserve
corps: Harmon p. Smith, Denver, as
captain in the quartermaster's corps,
and John A. Murphy. Ft.. Logan, as
captain in the signal corps. Reid Per
sons wasson of Denver was made
principal appointee to West Point by
Senator Thomas, F. H. Krause OF Col
orado Springs, was made first alter
nate and w. F. Jones OF Denver was
named as second alternate.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Six Months Inheritance Tax Is $252, BAG
Inheritance tax collections made by
the state during the last two weeks
of June amounted to $16,761.31. max
ing the total collected in the first six
months of the year $252 2,349.54.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Au,trI.n cabinet to Reslan.

Amsterdam.-The new Austrian Csb
met, the Lokal Anxeiger Of Berlin
says, 1t learns, has decided to rosign.
A new ministry. It adds. already 10 In
sourse of formatioa
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Hold Aliens Compensation in Trust.

According to a ruling OF the State
Industrial Commission, no insurance
will be paid on any claim Of members
of Austrian, German, Turkish or Bull
garian families whose relatives were
killed in the Hastings mine disaster
of April 27th, until after the termina'
ton of the war
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
w WI cIoaa up Arizona Mime.

Phoenix, Ariz.-A special dispatch
to the Gazette from Kingman, Ariz'
states that the Golconda mine there
has been closed through activities OF
the /. w. w. Two hundred miners
are said to be out.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Three eilIIon-susheI Corn Crop.

Washington.-A 100000. .OOO-bushel
prospective crop of corn this year Is
the answer returned by farmers OF
the United States to President VIII
sons call for food for Americas allies
in the war Never before has such
crop been grown.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Smile on wash day. That's when you use
Red Cross Bag Blue. Clothes winter than
snow. All grocers. Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

Red Cross Bag Blue. much better, goes
farther than liquid blue. Get from any
Rrocer. Adv.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
RAILROAD ENGINEERS
I OUT WITH STATEMENT
Men in the Cabs From Many States Declare
That Tanlac Conserves the Health of Rail-
road Men and Makes Them Fit for Respon-
sible Duties in Most Nerve-RacLing Service.

MO calling Clearer steader perfect
~ than that Of railroad The safety Of thou
guarding health which important the public
efficiency engine Every realizes this
responsibility take chances with important matter That
Tanc steadies the clears
bran Indigestion strengthens the the safety
of the traveller, and keeps him on his job.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12
Experience Teaches.

Spiffer-I have often wondered at
your briIliancy. your aptness at repar-
tee, your
Whiffer-H It's more than dollar,
old top, can't do thing for you.
I'm nearly broke myself.
Cheyenne record., 1917-07-12

WANTED-Limisedn numbsr Of msn and women %
prepare for moving picture WORK ~ professional
SSudios under supervision Of expeioncsd directorS.
Nominal inyestinent 70 cover Dessonal sxpsnsss
nphen, sesnis artists SirSSsoH ~ s.se9tsyse fas
fssnent Smpioyment and unlimited opportunity for
01Va10onenf js1nib ffSa Bl.Asa Csesa1s epsUs, csA
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
Dan Mirick Returns.

Dan Mirick and family returned
to Minnesota from Birmingham, Ala
bama, last: week. Mrs. Mirick and
children will remain in Minneapolis
for time, at least, but Mr.. Mirick
came to Princeton Saturday evening.
Dan says the south is a land Of great
promise, where will be located a
mighty people with plenty Of water
and good society that section would
be- an ideal land. "Of course" he
added, "that's all hell needs!" Work
is scarce, he reports, and wages low,
and the northern white man with q
trade must compete with niggers.
Minnesota looks better than ever to
him. 1t was an expensive experiment
for him.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Col. A. F. Pratt of Anoka was one
of the hardest working members in
the house of representatives at the
recent session of the legislature. He
was chairman Of the important judic-
larry committee and was also an active
member Of the committee on appro-
priations. And now that the session is
ended he is again ready to respond to
his country's call. If Col. Pratt's life
is spared he is man whom it would
be pleasure to support for any posi-
ton to which he may aspire.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
John C. Orion Dead:

After II months Of suffering from a
paralytic stroke, John c. Orion, aged
Sc years, one Of the well known and
pioneer residents Of this section of ,the
state, died last evening at o'clock at
his home, No. 1913 Fifth avenue south.
Mr.. Orion was born in East Hackes-
bury, Canada, on April 10, 1881, he
having celebrated his Seth birthday
this month. He came to Minnesota in
the fall of 1856 and settled in Prince
ton. Here he resided for a quarter Of
century. He then moved to Gable,
residing there for four years. He af-
forwards moved to Sank Rapids, where
he made his home for II years. The
last farm he owned was at Elk River.
He lived there for IA years, moving
back to St. Cloud two years ago.
Mr.. Orion was married December 2,
1868, to Livonia Emerson. Their union
was blessed with seven children, all Of
whom are living. The children are:
Mrs. J. w. Campbell, Mrs. Loretta J,
Campbell, Herbert o. Orion and lrv-
ing J. Orion, of this city; Fred Of
Park Rapids; Charles j., Of Ollie
Mont, and John A. Of Elk River. He
is also survived by four brothers and
a sister who are: Nat, Sam and JET.
ferson of Princeton, Alvin of Watab
and Melinda Harrington of Princeton
Also 16 grandchildren survive. Hi:
beloved wife died five years ago an<
| since that time Mr.. Orton has beer
making his home with his daughter
Mrs. Loretta J. Campbell.
| Deceased was very prosperou
farmer and accumulated considerabl
wealth. He. had a large circle. o
friends, being a kind husband an
father, an obliging neighbor- and
true Christian member Of the Metho
dist church. The remains will be tax
en- to Elk River Friday morning an
will be buried in the family cemeter
with his wife. Funeral services wi
| be held Friday morning at 10 o'cloc
from the home Of the daughter at 1O1
Fifth avenue south.-St. Cloud jour
:, nal Press, Wednesday.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

There can be no peace with the
kaiser, and this fact must be thor
oughly impressed upon the German
people. At the beginning Of ,hostili-
ties the German Chancellor knavishly
declared that treaties were mere
scraps Of paper. Peace is not to be
thought of until Germany has a gov
eminent responsive to it's people, and
that, of course, means an honest gov
eminent. One that the democracies Of
the world can rely upon to keep it's
word
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
ATTORNEY General Smith h;

Attorney General Smith has several
bright men on his staff, and one Of the
best of them is Mr.. C. Louis Weeks.
Mr.. Weeks is a good all-around at
torney and has rendered the state val
liable services ever since he has been
connected with the attorney generals
office, and he is an expert on road
legislation, besides at all times he is
a courteous and accommodating gen.
tleman.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
EnOs Way.

Enos Way passed over the great
divide at the home Of his son, George
E., in Blue Hill, Monday morning, at
the advanced age of 81 years. Funeral
services were held yesterday in Spen-
Ger Brook, where deceased formerly
lived. Mr.. Way was good citizen in
every sense of the term, and nuner-
GUS friends will carry kindly recollec-
lions of him in the years to come.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
The Right WAY.

The News is not one of the papers
that believes in the volunteer army.
Since we must have one, let it come
by CONSUMPTION. Then every healthy
and available man Of the right age
does his duty. The big strong lazy
loot does not sit in the shade and shoot
off his mouth while the thin one Of
very doubtful health goes to the front
and shoots the gun. LeSeur News.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
The Brute Committed Suicide.

= What is supposed to be the body Of
the beast in the shape Of a man who
so brutally mistreated Miss Olga Dahl
at a lonely school house in Itasca
county last fall, has been discovered
in a creek within three miles Of the
scene of the outrage. It appears that
the miscreant put bullet through his
head and fell into the creek. --~,--
Owing to the efforts of Senator T.
H. McGarry and the writer $4,000 was
appropriated by the legislature to
enable Miss Dahl to start in some
little business and care for herself.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

. In the window Of a thirst emporium
in a certain town a large potato re-
posing in a box lined with white silk
and covered with glass was on exhibit
ton and a card attached bore this
legend: "A Genuine Red River Val
lev Potato. Will sell for cash or take
a Ford car in part payment. st.
Cloud Journal Press.
Rum river valley spuds are not dis
played. Those who have 'em keep 'em
in bomb-proof safe.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26
The administration defines it's att

The administration defines it's atti-
tude on the general staff army bill as
follows: "The idea of the selective
draft is that those should be chosen
for service in the army who can be
most readily spared from the activi-
ties which the country must engage
in, and to which it must devote a good
deal of it's best energy and capacity,
The volunteer system does not do
this" 49,
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Thirty eight Minneapolis saloons
must close up by the LIST Of May by
order of the Public Safety Commits
sion. The rum-holes are located in
the gateway district Of the city and
have been the loafing places of I. w.
W. loafers and other undesirables.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

American newspaper men in Eu-
rope predict republics in Sweden,
Spain and Greece before the close Of
the war. Monarchies are misfit in
this enlightened age.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Harold Knutson, the new congress
man from the Sixth district, is re-
ported as saying that not ten per cent
of those who are criticizing him for
his unpatriotic vote in congress will
enlist in their country's service if &C.
tually war results. There is nothing
to prevent Harold from enlisting
either, and he never would be missed
in congress.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

British Foreign Minister Balfour
and party have arrived in this coun-
try to confer with government Off
Gals on the prosecution Of the war.
America should profit by the mistakes
made in England at the outset of hos
tilities.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Wealthy eastern patriots have
offered to give up their chaufeurs for
war duties. They are almost as loyal
as Artemus Ward, who offered his
wife's relations to the country in case
of war;
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

A demand for national prohibition
during the war is coming from vari-
Gus prominent men. If the grain
shortage makes such course essen
tial there is no doubt but that the
plan will be adopted.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

The east which has ever been bois-
terously patriotic with it's mouth, is
& not responding to the call to arms as
rapidly as the west. Actions, not
words, count. ~ =:
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

The legislature has abolished the
governors staff, but this will not ma
terially weaken the state or nation
from a military viewpoint. AS a
usual thing the generals, colonels, ETC.,
that made up the staff possessed about
as much knowledge of military tactics
as one of the brass buttons on their
uniforms. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Henceforth those who visit the Min
nesota capitol must be armed with a
pass. No chances are to be taken
with cranks.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Since this is a war for democracy
posterity will be benefited, and it
would scarcely be fair to throw the
entire burden of financing it on this
generation. An excess profits tax, and
a heavy tax on bloated incomes are all
right, but bond issues should also be
used to defray the cost.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

When the next tax levy is made for
the state the rate will be SIS mills, the
highest in the history Of the state
with the exception of 1865, when it
was 6 mills. Large grants for school
aid and the war appropriation account
for the increase.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

A commission Of distinguished
Americans is to go to Russia to aid
the provisional government in
Strengthening the democratic govern
ment. Russia is the weak link in the
chain of the Allies. ..,,,..- y. -
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

The Nation has spoken through it's
President and its representatives in
congress. 1t Is the duty of every
american, either by birth or adoption,
to stand by America, AT such time
as this there can be no such thing as
a dual allepiance.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Now that the war department has
ruled that young huskies who hustled
to get married since the outbreak Of the
war will be treated upon the same
basis as unmarried men, it is to be
presumed that the demand for mar
rage licenses in the centers Of popu-
lation will subside to considerable
extent.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1917-04-26

Russia announces that she is in the
fight against autocracy to stay. Any
other policy would endanger the lib
erty recently acquired by that people.