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Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
ARRESTED ON Way
T0BL0W UP THE
MORGAN OFFICES
Two Germans Confess to
Complicated Plot to Lower
Grain Market and Win
Large Fortune.
tBv the Associated Press,

. (By the Associated Press)
New, York, May Intention
to destroy a ''big Wall Street in:
stitution," tap telegraph trunk
lines between Chicago, Washing.
ton and New York, send out false
reports of President Wilson's as
sassination and U-boat raids on
the Atlantic coast, and then dis.
rupt the wires to prevent denial,
all to affect the stock markets for
speculative benefits, was the plot
confessed today, the police de-
clared, by Wolf IIirsch and Geo.
Myringer, two Germans arrested
last night charged with having
an acid bomb in their possession.
The men were arrested at Roose-
welt hospital.
Confession was made in court
today by Hirsch that he and N.Y.
ringer were on their way to blow
up the Offices of J. p. Morgan &
Co. with a bomb when intercept
ed by the police.
The Germans expected, the police
say, to make fortune in Wall Street
ION short investment" by instructing
their brokers to buy just as the ex-
pected tumble in the market devel-
oped from the bomb explosion and
false news.
Persons familiar with the market
conditions have informed the police
that the Germans either were misled
about the probable outcome Of suoh
an occurrence in Wall Street or that
they are putting up this story to hide
their real Intention. 2
Hirsch and Myringer have been
shadowed since the war began, even
in the hospital laboratories. They
were watched, police say, orders hav-
ing been given to the detectives to
shoot either on the first attempt to
make use of the bombs.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
GERMANY'S DEAD
OVER 100000
(By the Associated Press,

(By the Associated Pre0D1
Amsterdam, via London, May a.
One million three hundred thousand
have perished in the war, according
to statement made by Joseph Fred
rich Naunann, formerly a conserva-
tive member Of the reichstag. Herr
Naunann, lecturing on the "Influ-
ence Of the War on the Population" I"
said:
"Until now the war has caused a
loss Of 100000 dead. This, togeth-
er with the decrease in birth. is re-
duction OF 100000. The surplus
Of females has increased from s00,-
900 to far more than 100000. The
nation. has bled as never in the 80
years war.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
COUNTRY CLUB MEETING

There was meeting of membs1xs
of the jamestown Golf Club at the,
city hall last night. The commatee.
which had been looking up land for
site, reported having options om
several pieces suitable for the
grounds. Preliminary sketches pre-
pared by Architect Horton for pro-
posed building were shown. The
project was generally discussed and
it was decided to continue the same
committee, consisting of Messrs
Wilder, Klaus, Taber, Flint and
Blewett to secure the Incorporation
Of the club, and to act further i'm
the purchase of site. 1t is possible
that arrangements can be COM
pleted during the coming summer
looking to some use of the grounds,
but it was the understanding that no
further action would be taken be-:
yond the Incorporation and the se-
curing of the site without due fur
ther consideration.
AAo dOOV0 Ad"OO SOA4AA4LSOO1
which constitutes the first board os
directors, are also authorized to-
make a small assessment upon the
membership fee, IL they find it nee
essary to secure the grounds.
= There was some expression that
owing to war the club. defer going
ahead to the full extent, which ha.E
been contemplated. but others belieN-
ed that it is more advisable to pm
coed, not only with reasonatl1e -
musements. but business enterprises.
the same; as usual; {; as there w1s no
necessity at ressnt for doing other
wise. There q no telling what dAH
the national situation may be Chang,
el from the present outlook
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
LA TOILETTE OPPOSED
THE ARMY DRAFT BILL

Washington, April 2S.-Debate
in the senate on the army bill was
begun by Senator Harding Of Ohio
in support of the administration bill
and also his amendment to permit
Col. Roosevelt to raise four divisions
of volunteers for immediate service
abroad.
LaFOllette Speaks.
Near last midnight when the SEN
ate was about to adjourn, Senator
LaFollette took the floor and an
nounced his intention Of speaking.
He. has pending amendments to
strike out the draft provision and to
submit the question of raising an
army to a referendum.
Senator La Toilette denounced at
tempts to rush the army bill thru
congress without proper discussion.
He praised the volunteer system and
argued that men who would form a
draft army should have an opportun-
ity to vote on the draft feature by
referendum. Enlisted men should be
better paid and adequate provision
made for their dependents, he de-
clared.
"In the last few months" said
Senator LaFollette, I'VE have done
more to undermine democracy in the
United States under the pretext OF
carrying democracy to the rest of
the world than 1t is possible to repair
in generation of time. These are
great days for democracy. We are
going to draft an army and 60 over
and shoot democracy into the Ger
man government"
He criticized the appointment of
Elihu Root to head the American
to Russia. He said that
some of the refugees who have been
released from Siberia, who had pre-
sought asylum in the United
States, but encountered obstacles
placed in their way by Mr.. Root when
he was an official of this government,
might not understand how they
should take his advices.
Mr.. LaFollette made final plea
that, the United States should exert
it's great influence to bring the war
to an early conclusion, but said that
it should not be drawn into an agree
ment with the allies that would pre-
vent it from making separate peace
with Germany.
Senator LaFollette concluded his
speech on the army bill at 1855 this
after having spoken two
and one-half hours. and the senate
recessed until 10 a. m.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03

Instructions ON Draft Prepared.
The war department is preparing
to set machinery in motion without
delay to produce a trained army Of
100000 men within two years un-
der the draft measure. ,g
Within 10 days after the bill is
signed, every township in the nation
will be registering its young men
for duty, and work will have begun
at the .16 training camps where pre-
paration of forces for war will start
in August or September.
Sites for the camps have been Sc
lected tentatively and all arrange
ments made for the concentration Of
the troops assigned to each.
instructions and forms already
have been prepared and will be for
warded to the state ~adjutants gen.
eral for distribution among county
officials. i s 5s4e .55>,s
On q date to be set every citizen
affected BY the act will be required
on pain of heavy penalty. to present
himself ct the nearest registration
place, where machinery will be pro-
vided for classifying the recruits
and eliminating those exempt:
Jury System Proposed. 4
~; 3 with the rolls of those liable for;
service complete the task Of select.
Ing the men to 90 int frst In
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
u. S. WILL LOAN 1.
5000. 100000, TO
FRANCE AND ITALY
,fBy the Associated Press3

Washington, May 2.-Loans by the
United States government Of $780,
100000 each to France and italy will
be made Immediately and will bring
the total advances to the allied ma
tions. TO date. TO $500. 900, 900. 9th
|er contemplated loans bring the total
advance to The lilies to- 81, ,2s0 .000.-
900. bsfors proceeds are available
from the nrst: nering of bon under
the var finance act. .as;
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
Registration June Call to
Arms Expected by Sep
tember /.

Washington, April 28.-By over
whelming majoritfes, both the sem
ate and house passed late tonight
the administration bill to raise q
war army by selective draft.
The final roll calls brought into
line behind the bill many senators
and representatives who had fought
for the volunteer system until rout-
ed by decisive defeat of volunteer
amendments earlier in the day in
both houses. The senate, which had
voted down the volunteer plan, 50 to
18, passed the bill by q vote of 81 tn
8. In the house the vote against the
volunteer plan was 313 to 110 and
that by which the bill itself was
passed was 397 to "a.
AS passed by the senate, the
measure provides for the draft of
men between the ages of FL and 27
years, while in the house measure
the limits are fixed at 21 and 40.
This and lesser discrepancies will
10 IUI06u0U Out IA NOAAOA0AS0 COL ~
next week so that the bill may be
in the hands of the president as
quickly as possible. The war de-
partment already has completed
plans for carrying it into effect.
Senators who voted against the
bill wore:
Democrats Hardwick, Kir-
by, Thomas and Tramell.
Republicans-Borah, Gronna and
LaFollette--3.
Senator Vardaman of Mississippi,
Democrat, was excused from voting
at his own request. He did not give
q reason.
Sen. McCumber Of North Dakota
voted for conscription, as did Con-
gressmen Young and Norton.
Both senate and house adopted
bills Just before the final roll call
which would greatly increase the
pay of enlisted men during the war.
The house provision would make
their pay $50 q month, and that sap-
proved by the senate would fix 1t at
$29 q. month. The present pay is
only SIS.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
III AIRPL ANES SHOT
DOWN DURING MONTH
OBJ the Associated Pressl

London, May "a compilation
from British and French and Ger
man official communications shows
that Ut airplanes were shot down
On the western front during April.
The Germans lost as9 the French
and Belgians POI 5an,d the British
147. This y 4 I \ q sflsat \ 4 h tncrease over,
the casualties tor any similar psr-
Ia. 1555..
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
MAN BELIEVED TO
HAVE KILLED SELF
(By the Associated Presss

Fargo, May Pr. H. Hanson, aged
40, machine expert, was found dead
here today near the Red river, this
city, with q bullet through his head.
He is said to have killed himself be-
cause of mental arrangement from
ebrooding over his wife's death at
Neville last January. !.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
NO DISORDER IN SWEDEN
tBy the Associated Press,

80 (8y In0 ADBUClHV0U 1EoUD3
London, May "A Christiania dis
patch says that the usual May Day
demonstrations were held all over
Norway and that no reports Of dis
order had been received.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
TO Enter Camps Sept. 4.

1O UMV0E O1o10Ro 0ORVs As
The first 100000 men for Amer
ica's army to be raised under selec-
tive conscription will be called to
the colors about Sept. of this year,
Secretary of War N. D.: Baker an
nounced tonight.
The first national registration day
will be within 80 days from pass
age of the bill-in other words about
June /.
It probably will be denominated
by presidential proclamation.
All reserve officers of infantry,
cavalry, field artillery and coast ar
tillery will be ordered into active
service at once, the war department
announced late today.
In the senate an amendment to
make the bone dry clause more dras-
tic was put forth by Senator X. D..
Mckellar. Senator Oscar w. Under
wood added an amendment propos-
ing to include both houses of con-
gress in the prohibition clause. This
caused an uproar of bitter debate.
After three hours the amendment
was adopted.
Gives Wilson Control of Army
Liquor.
A substitute amendment offered
by Senator w. G. Harding nullified
the whole effect of the prohibition
bill amendment and placed the reg
ulation of the use of the liquor in
the army in the hands of the prest-
dent. It was adopted.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
AMERICAN STEAMER
SUNK BY SUBMARINE
tBy the Associated Press,

London, May 2.-The American
steamer Rockingham has been sunk
by German submarine. Thirteen
men are missing.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03
SWEDISH SOCIALISTS
CELEBRATE MAY DAY
<By the Associated Press)


London, May "A Stockholm dis
patch says the greatest socialist dem
onstration ever seen in Scandinavia
was held throughout Sweden on May
Day. The demonstration was con-
cluded peacefully, although the re-
suit has been anticipated with anx-
iety and nervousness.
Great crowds assembled in the
streets of Stockholm carrying ban
ners demanding food and better con-
ditions, but peace was maintained
everywhere.
London, May 2.-Workds stopped
completely throughout Austria-Hun-
gary on May Day, according to wire
less dispatches from Berne. All the
Vienna munition factories were left
idle while the workers gathered at
mass meetings where food conditions
and the needs of immediate peace
were discussed.
Resolutions were adopted all de-
manding peace without annexation or
indemnity.
One resolution glorified the Rus
sian revolution and appealed to the
socialists of Russia to conclude peace
with their Austria and German broth
ers.
A procession of 100000 men and
women marched to the Prater. Wen
mas great pleasure park, where q
mass meeting was held. The dispatch
saws there was no disorder.
Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1917-05-03

New York, May 2.-The Rocking
ham carried 49 passengers including
many Americans. The crew num-
bered SO an dthe naval contingent
consisted of lieutenant and IL men.
The value of the ship and her cargo
was $3,25O,0OO. The vessel was due
in Liverpool today.
Liverpool, May 2.-The Safety of
Captain Harris, gunners and the
third mate and boatswain of the
American tank steamer Vacuum, all
of whom had been given up for lost,
was made known by the Captain him
self in his telegram to Consul Wash
ington. This telegram reduces the
loss Of life to 90, about 13 Of this
being Americans.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
JoHN poMELL,s REcIrAL.

John Powell, eminent American plan
list, who will be heard at the New Cen
lurg Club, on Monday evening next. al
ready had an cnviablo reputation as a
pianist and composer before he return
ed TO America in The winter Of i9ii-i5
10 begin his concert career on this side.
His concerto for the violin had been
played frequently by Efrem Zimbalist,
the Russian violnist. while his Sonata
Nlrginianesque," a tribute TO his native
State. had been given a prominent
place on the programs OF David and
Clara Names. From Time TO time,
word had come Of his own marked per-
sonal successes, as rcciialist and as a
solo performer with famous orchestral
organizations. Accordingly. his first
appearance in recital in New York was
an event eagerly anticipated and one
I'm which every expectation was fully
realized. s1uring his FIRST season in
America. Alr. Powell gave several New
York recitals and In Boston became an
immediate favOrilc and aside from his
rccilals made several Appearances as sO-
loist with such noted Orchestras as the
/ Boston symphony and the New York
. symphony During the present seasor
Mr.. Powell had been hailed with de-
light in some OF the principal cities OF
the Middle West and has greatly ell
= hanccd his reputation i'm The East.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
star in the new play "Blind Youth" TO
"BLIND YOUTH"

"BLIND YOUTH"
Born Of Dutch parents, schooled IN
Paris and now an American citizen, Lou
Tellegen will bring to The inierpreta-
iion Of his newest role IN "Bnnd
Youth" the new play written by HIM
self and Willard Mack which viii be
seen for the first time at the Playhouse
tonight the same sophistication that
distinguished his performance In his
first English-speaking part. some four
seasons ago when ho scored and an
overnight success as The Spanish
peasant, Ramon. in Angel Gulmera's
tragedy of "Nlaria Rosa"
Mr.. Tcllegan assumes the work of
various characters and has earned his
reputation for versatility as easily as
he puts on his make-up of grease
paint. You see, he says, "it Is largely
because I am bascally a cosmopolitan"
~ have always felt with Balzac," he
continued. that observation Is life
And every timo ] observe a new type
Of person. l long TO play a role in which
l can bring 10 the part something Of
what I have Just learned from life.
NOW that 1 have taken every degree
In my career Of stage crime, | shall not
be content until ] have proved to the
great American public that ! can be
as good a comedlen, a stage-lover on
3 romantic actor or character actor as q
specialist In crook plays. This proof
I ! hope TO give them in Blind Youth
the new play which ! have written
with that brilliant American author
Willard Mack. and which ! hope your
city VIII enjoy tonight"
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
B. T. CHRISTOPHER IS
|. 0. 0. F. GRAND MASTER

The annual session OF tho Grand
Lodge Of Delaware. Improved Order Of
Odd Fellows, concluded last night
Yesterday afternoon at $50 O'Clock the
Past Grand Officers Association held
lls annual banquet at Hannas Cafe.
The Grand Lodge elected these Of
ficers Grand master. Benjamin r.
christopher, Frankford; deputy grand
master George H. Bennett, Whining
ion; grand warden. II. Leslie Buzine,
Wilmington; grand secretary, William
W. Douiy, Wilmington; grand treas
urer, p. j. Isaac. Wilmington; grand
Melville NJ Wells, VIII
mington. The newly-elected grand
master made these appointments
Grand conductor, George w Cunning,
Smyrna; grand marshal Elwood r.
Nelson, Frankford: grand herald,
Howard j. Cook, Georgetown; grand
rhaplain, Herman G. Taylor, Dover;
grand guardian. Tott NJ. Heath, Frank
ford.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22

Marguerite CLARK began four days
engagement at the Majestic yesterday
in the second of Mary Roberts Rine-
hart's "Sub-Deb" stories Of Saturday
Evening Post fame. entitled "Bab's
Burglar" Like the first picture OF this
series, this one proved just as delight
ful and If anything more spontaneously
charming. Marguerite Clark as "Bab,
ilts the role like glove and when it
comes 10 driving a machine Miss Clark
is there with the goods, TO use the
vernacular Of the streets Taken from
every angle, "Bab's Burglar" is a first
class picture, presented with the au-
thor idea constantly in view Miss
Clark is supported by an excellent cast,
Frank L0see taking a prominent part.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
The EVAr1if1O TOrrf19T
SEWING cIRcLE socIAnLE.

Tho Martha Washington Circle met
at The nome Of Mrs. James shelton, No.
4i9 sherman street. No. ll9 sherman
street, on last Thursday. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Loletia kenton and
daughter. Mrs. Fenamore, Mrs Laura
Walker and daughter, Mrs. Cornelius
Bowen, Mrs. Young. Mrs John Bowen,
Of Milford, Del; Mr. and Mrs. James
Shellon. Mr.. and Mrs. Ransford shell
ton and sons. Emma Ryan. Eva shell
ton, Dora Ciibison and Robert Wade
The prize was awarded to Mrs. Rams
ford shelton. The circle win meet thin
evening at the home Of Laura Walker
No. 1923 Bennet street
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
eGoLNG up.y

Cohan and Harris have added another
musical play TO their successful list Of
laughing hits. This one is entitled
"Going Up" a musical comedy, book
and lyrics by otto Harbach and James
Montgomery. the music by Louis A.
llirsch. The principal role in "Going
Up Is Nisualized by Frank Craven, a
comedian whose convincing methods
have been exampled in many Broadway
successes.
Mr.. Craven's part IN Going Up" is
that of an aviator, with a reputation for
daring Journeys in the clouds, though
truth to tell, he has never made "a
1ight, and IL is his forced ascension
and the story that leadsfup 30 that
thrilling event, that furnishes an even
ing of uproarious Laughter, in a medley
of fascinating ensemble and special
musical numbers That is altogether al
luring. 10 will be seen at the Playhouse
an next week with matinees on We'd
nesday and Saturday and "a special mat
inec on THANKSGIVING
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
AT THE QUEEN.

Elsie Ferguson, the celebrated stage
beauty made her second screen ap-
pearance yesterday in new Art-craft
production entitled "The Rise OF Jennie
Gushing and proved beyond doubt
that she is bound TO shine as brilliantly
as screen star as she does on the
legimate slage. IN her new picture, she
is presented In role that requires cX-
pert knowledge Of dramatics 90 play
properly. That the star fully meels all
requirements speaks volumes for her
ability as an actress of The highest
rank. IN addition TO the work of Miss
Fergusan. Elliott Dexter gives a fine
performance as her artist lover.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
Dir RnsENu A NIsIrnR

ON his way 10 Camp Mills. Long Is
land, Dr. Clifton NJ. Rosen, formerly OF
this city, but now Of Browning. Mont.
stopped over for a short time recently
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ.
Rosen, No. 1910 Monroe street. DR..
Rosen has volunteered for service i'm
France and is now a member Of the
Ambulance Corps. lie graduated from
Bennett School Of Medicine in Chicago
in 1906 and spent two years in Long
Island Hospital After this he was
Government physician In Alaska for
two years and now belongs to the ex-
amining board Of Montana. Or. Rosen
brought with him three coyotes from
Montana as a gift TO the city zoo.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
"CHIN CHM

In the production OF "Chin Chin" the
producer, Charles Dillingham;, is pro-
Viding a glorious festival of fun and
spectacular atiractiyeness. Demonslra-
tions of grotesquo acrobatic speciaties
and dancing are numerous throughout
This merry musical concOction Those
who heard "rhe Pink Lady" "rhc Lit
tie Cafe" cannot fail TO anticipate with
pleasure the prospect of hearing fur
ther gems In "Chin Chin from The
gifted composer, Ivan C0ryll, Charles
Dillingham; long ago established a repu-
tation for good taste in his productions
so far as color, light, groupings, music
and expression go 10 make up am en-
semblo. In the company are clever
comedians, talented singers and dancers
besides plenty OF beautiful radiant
women. The production in its original
New York entirety viii be seen at the
Playhouse on Friday and Saturday with
matinee Saturday.
Evening journal., 1917-11-22

'Gets IT, right now-ffee yourself at ones
from all corn misery. IL win peel on pain.
lessly, in ono complete piece. any corn, old
or young. hard or soft or between the toes,
oYerything else YOU have Aver used. on il
comes. like magic. Guarahteed
All you need is . or drops Of "Gets-It''- .
that s all 'Gets-It' is the only safe way
the sure uav-the way that never fails. Tt
IS tried and true--used by millions Nercr
irritates the hesh or makes the toe sore. 10
always works pecls.corns- OF -like-a-b banana
skin 25c q bottle is al YOU need pay Tor
''Gefs-It at any drug store or sent on re-
ceipt OF price by +. Lawrence s. Co.. Chi
cage. H.
sold in Wilmington and recommended as
the worlds best corn remedy by Erdman
Hoffman The Miller Drug Store. Francis f..
Gallagher Harmonson Drug ca
Evening journal., 1917-11-22
FAREWELL DINNER ron PASTOR.

The Rev. Charles l.. Candee, pastor
Of Westminster Presbyterian Church.
entertained his fellow Presbyterian
ministers Of The city at dinner on
Monday night at his home No 1903
North Broomc street. on Monday even
ing. in honor Of the Rev. r. L. Jack
son, pastor Of Hanover Presbyterian
Church. who temporarily retres next
week. Mr.. jackson VIII preach the
Thanksgiving Day sermon at Hanover
Church on Thanksgiving morning.
which will be for all the north side
churches. Immediately thereafter Ma
Jackson will leave for Mason City,
Ia. where he and Mrs Jackson will
mako their home.