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Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
MAKE MONEY SELLING OILS

MAKE MONEY SELLING OILS
Our statesmen are making Big
money selling the "Willoco" line of
High Grade Gasoline, Kerosene, Lub-
ricating, Oils, Greases, House and
Barn Paints, Auto Specialties, Hog
Oilers and Tank Heaters Direct to
Consumers. We guarantee our
products. We cooperate with our
agents. We pay our men literally.
WE WANT A MAN to sell our prod
ucts in this and adjoining counties
No capital required. This is YOUR
OPPORTUNITY. WRITE US TO-
DAY for our proposition. WILL
HELM OIL COMPANY, st. Paul,
Minnesota. ct.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
FARMS FOR SALE-RENT

MONEY to loan on Improved farms
in Stevens and adjoining counties.
See A. A. Stone, Morris, MINI. tt
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
MISCELLANEOUS

PASTURE.-Have good pasture for
cattle, Section 5, Framnas, river
runs thru pasture. D. & J. Lawler.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
LOST AND FOUND

FOUND.-Bunch of IA keys on N. P.
track near Stevens County Pro-
duce Co. Owner may have same by
paying for this notice A Markle.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11

FOR E.-Hupmoblie roadster.
Must be sold at once. John Hogan.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11

FOR SALE.-Early Ohio seed pota
toes 5000 per bushel. Nick Eckes.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11

You will find more of the leading
people of Minnesota registered at the
Radisson, than at any other hotel in
the cities. adv.
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
OFFICERS:

r. M. Adams, President
G. G. Erstad, 1st Vice Pres.
H. G. Timbrock, End Vice Pres.
l.. P. Norby, 3rd Vice Pres.
A. Overstad, 4th Vice Pres.
P. E. Miller, Secretary
l.. c. DorWeiler, Treasurer
COAGA6ITTEsS:
FINANCE
L. c. DorWeiler, Chairman, ChokiC
Morris tribune., 1917-05-11
Munro Drilling at Border

May 5th, 1917.
Co. A 18th U. S. Inf.
Nogales, Ariz.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31
THE wArcHMAN AMI klU1nRcn. JAN1Ah1 81. 1917.

taught. He was especially impressed
with the fact that at Winthrop the
young ladies are taught to cook, sew,
keep house and make themselves
useful generally. He expressed the
hope that all would become wise and
preside over homes in such a way
that their influence would be felt in
years to come.
Senator Robinson during his ad-
dress paid a deserved tribute to Mr..
Finley. stating that his intimate ac-
quaintanceship, both in public and
private life made him fully qualified
to declare that he was O faithful and
efficient representative not only of
his State but of the nation His coun-
sells in the house would be keenly felt
by his colleagues.
A public reception was held on the
campus following the speaking and
at least 1000 took advantage OF the
opportunity to shake hands with
Speaker Clark AMI Senator Tillman.
The reception was brought to a sud
den close by the supper bell as the
congressman had to be ready to leave
at 6:45 o'clock.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31
BIG MEN VISIT WINTHROP. H
SENATORS AND CONGRESSNEN
AT STATE COLLEGE.
Speaker OF House Clark and Others in
Party Address Students and WISH
tors.

Rock Hill, Jan. 28.-The mAbnbers
of the congressional delegation in at
tendance upon the funeral of the late
David E. Finley were guests Of fiWin-
throp college this afternoon, taking
supper with the student body. The
special train bearing the congressional
delegation was stopped at the college
and the distinguished guests taken to
the parlor, where brief reception was
rendered. Later the student body and
hundreds of citizens of Rock Hill and
from adjoining towns and counties
assembled in the auditorium and
heard addresses from Champ Clark.
Senator j. T. Robinson of Arkansas,
Representative Martin B. Madden of
Illinois and Senator B. M. Fernald of
Maine. Each of the speakers devot-
ed himself to education especially
the part played by women in theedu-
cation Of the citizenship and OF the
high duties devolving upon the wo-i
men. Each expressed surprise at the
extensive institution and declared that
It would forever stand as monument
to Senator Tillman, one Of the prime
movers in its foundation. but. slso, as
q monument to every citizen 4of the
State and it's usefulness would in
crease as the years roll by.
President d. b. johnson intrtduc
Champ Clark as second in po,Fer to
the president and one who las 60
often used his power for the Improve
ment and uplift Of the people of this
great nation. Speaker Clark criti-
cized the school which tries to cover
every known branch Of study with the
result that no one thing Is thoroughly
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31
CELEBRATE THE DAY.

Berlin, Jan. 27 (via Tuckerton)-
The birthday Of Emperor William
was observed today with manifesto
tions In keeping with war conditions.
The empress and Prince Henry of
Prussia and his eldest son. Prince
Waldemar. attended the celebration
at German general headquarters.
The emperor issued an order Of gen.
eral amnesty. Celebrations were held
in all the schools, high schools and
universities.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31

as we'll as on sunny days. your mai
esty. as we'll as your army ard our
people. feel themselves alone With me
and my army and people in their un-
shakable purpose to bring thg pres
ent war. with the help Of t8a AL
mighty. to happy and joytl2 CON.
clusion for our peSples. M
"The refusal of our offer '6f peace
will recoil on those who roughly re.
.dected our sincere act of conpN lation.
Glory has crowned the forces OF Ans-
trfa- Hungary and Germany wiftfsFin
conjunction with our allies, viii win
for our countries a peace in whleh the
bonds Of friendship between Us and
our peoples. cemeted by blood and
iron. will prove firm and true lii the
common work of peace hencsfortfl. !.
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WILL WIN GOOD PEACE.

LONDON, Jan. 27.-ElnperOr Charles
OF Austria arrived Friday at the Ger
man main headquarters to congratu-
late the German emperor on the occa-
sion Of his birthday. He was accom-
panied by Count Czernin, Austro-
Hungarian foreign minister, who dur
ing the afternoon conferred with the
imperial chancellor. DR.. Won Beth
mann-Hollweg and DR.. Zimmerman,
who we're also present.
At the luncheon. which the Ger
man empress. Prince Henry of Prus-
sia and his son. Prince Waldemsr. at
tended. the Austrian emperor. in pro-
posing the health of the German en-
.psror. according to Reuter- dispatch
from Vienna. said:
II have made q point of appearing
here today In order to convey to your
majesty, my dear friend and true ally.
my warmest congratulations. For the
third time our majesty is celebratina
his birthday in the war. which our
enemies forced upon us and for whose
continuance they alone are responsible
by rejecting our sincere offer of
peace.
"Your majesty's glorious army, in
conjunction with my brave troops
and those of our allies and with the
assistance Of the Almighty. during
the past year has again achieved fresh
success which fills us with justlfiable
pride and confidence in the further
course OF the conflict" aa
The German emperor, replying
said: ~ gAs, ) -
~ express MY warmest thanks to
your majesty as a true friend and ally
for your visit and congratulations.
Your majesty's presence here today
10 q nsw and sublime proof to me
that In Joy and sorrow. in dark hours
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31
Mrs. Laura j. Truiett Dead,

Olanta, Jan. 13.-Mrs. Laura j.
Truiett died here at the home Of her
daughter. Mrs. D. D. Register, Satur-
Jay evening at o'clock and was
buried at Pleasant Grove in Darling
ton county Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Truiett came here to attend the
McLendon revival meeting and was
taken suddenly i'll. She was 68 years
of age and is survived by one sister,
three brothers and four children.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1917-01-31
GREETING TO KAISER.

Washington. Jan. 27.-President
Wilson today cabled Emperor Will
liam formal congratulations on the
58th anniversary of his birth, as Is
the custom on the birthdays of all
foreign sovereigns.
Secretary Lansing and his three
chief assistants left their congratula-
tions at the German embassy.
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SWORD TO BRING PEACE.
Only END OF WAR WHICH TEU.
N TONS WILD ACCEPT, SAYS
KAISER.
German Emperor on His Birthday
W-ites % Troops Encouraging Them
% Greater E6ort-''Unshakable
Wm % victory ~Wm Preserve
FSsherland, He Declares.

London. Jan. 27.-relegraphiag
from German general headquarters to
the Berlin Academy Of Science. In re.
ply TO birthday congratulations. EN-
,neror William reiterated the assertion
Shat the Germans will obtain peace
~ the sword. says q Reuter- dispatch
ffom Athens. which declares this in
formation was obtained from German
newspapers. The emperor's message
% quoted read:
''Ths unshakable will to victory Of
the German people. who are prepar-
Cd for every sacrifice Of blood and
treasure. will. trust God. preserve
the fAthsrland from the ruin con-
tenplated by It's enemies and will
force By the sword the peace neces-
sary for the blessed development Of
the people"
.r BRITISH OBSERVE DAY.
!; London. Jan. 37.-The British
army. says q Reuters correspondent
- the British headquarters In France.
dhared In the emperor's birthday In
the somms area In characteristic
hshion. ''whils the frozen snow."
says the corrsspondent twas begin
ning 70 giistsn like crystals In the
nroa1sning dawn the Bfitish guns
0huhdrsdsd out message. not of
Gvsstins. but OF death. The troops
Suddsnly sprans from tho British
trenches and went across No Mans
Land with that deliberate precision
which has formed such q feature Of
the recent operations.
The enemy seems to have made
bnt . poor night Of Il. Although, II
= too early yet to get full details
or the AFFAIR. heavy losses were In
Acted on the enemy and about $50
- them surrendered to the British.
- 10 undsrstod the British casual
&iss were very light. The machine
nan i,rs OF the enemy was kept un-
DER control well by the British gun
nsra
fwhils the ssnsrai features OF the,
e1>ack were similar 10 several recent
'eesspAAens mueh sra&iheation was ex-.
3pyocepd BY otlcsrs at the evidence Of
D)elt ~ Tie troops who were unaf-
lsceed ~ ths.:.esribly- aaxere frost
11any unhappy returns Of the day.'
- BEN the trench slogan all along
Ne DTieish 'front.'" ~, Il
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Corrected DULY by
ERNEST FIELD, Cotton Buyer.
Good Middling II 1.2.
Strict Middling II 3-S.
Middling II IA. =
Strict Low Middlinga17.
Strict Low Middling<18 1-2.
Staple cotton 20 to %.
NEW YNRK COTTON MARKET
+ - +ttt v,g%g2 Yoc,6vo
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sUMTEt OtylTON MARKET.
Corrected Dailv bv

Corrected Daily bv
HARBY & CO.. Cotton Buyers.
Good Middling II IA.
Strict Middling II 1-S.
Middling II.
Strict Low Middling 16 ga.
Low Middling 16 IA.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04

for q domestic relations dfvisios q
he circuit courts.
The Culver pure booze" bin. prs-
pared by the dairy and food depart.
inent. and aimed TO bar forty rod.
squirrel" and other uitra-ob iectiou-
able varieties OF iutoxicsnts nom
the state both while II 10 wet and
while n In dry, aiso was passed By
the house. The house also passsd
The Flowers amendment 10 the anti
narcotic laws % the state, making
them conform to the Harrison drug
Law on the federal statute books
The senate started in to make a
record in he passage OF bills die
posing OF "a In half an hour thru
the simple process Of attaching roll
calls 10 most OF them. Among the
Senate bills adopted was the so
called Scott corporation bill. which
elbows companies 20 capitalize for a
high az $4,000, 900. The present
limit 10 s35. 100000 This bill has
been featured by hearings upon II
and by the Ford Motor Co. and
Dodge Bros. differences over IL com.
ing before the Legislature.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
LIBRARY BOARD
TO COOPERATE
Places Buildings and Clerical
STATS at Disposal Of
Local Red Cross

Cooperating with the Red Croes
in it's campaign TO increase its mem
btrship. the library commissioners
Tuesday voted the use of all library
buildings and clerical assistance in
registering members In the associa-
tion
The branch libraries will be regis
tration centers. and will distribute
literature telling OF the work OF the
Red Cross and history Of the assoc
citation. A special library stan com
mittee has been appointed TO work
With F. p. Foisie, Of Washington.
representing the Bureau OF Member
ship Extension. American National
Red Cross.
The commissioners also voted 10
aid the army and navy by distribut-
lng printed matter relative TO re-
cruting.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
RICH READY
TOPAY WAR
EXPENSES
CONSUMPTION Of In
comes Meets With
Favor
WOULD TAKE
EXCESS PROFITS
Plan Would Allow u. S.
to Meet Crisis With
out Bonding
Bp gibson GARDNER.

WASHINGTON. April 4.-"Incomc
conscriptlon" has jumped 10 the
front as one OF the issues OF th'
moment. Congress will include thc
subject in the war prograBsV de
bate. For war purposes. and du-
ing the war period. let the govern
ment take all private income above
500, 900 a year. That 10 the gisi
OF the proposal. Below that let a
sliding scale OF tax be provided
which will run down 10 two and a
half per cent on incomes OF $4,000
Finally. provide that profit on war
supplies be restricted 10 three and
half per cent net.
This would make 1t possible al
most to wage a "pay-as-you-enteT
war. No crushing bonded indebted
ness would be left to posterity.
England is raising $1,000, 900 a day
by taxing excess incomes "a COM
pared with tl.500.0O0 raised by In
come taxes before the war.
This plan 10 conscript wealth
comes-strange as II may seem
from conservative and wealth-own
ing sources. II is seriously advoest
ed in such a publication as Finan
cial America and hnds support In
the Chamber OF Commerce OF the
United States which has gathered a
special committee OF IL in Wash
lngton 10 take up the matter OF
Economic patriotism" SpeaklnE
OF the low profit idea, Secretary
Goodwin OF the chamber OF com
merce. said.
"our organization fsvors the prin
ciple that the basis OF supply OF
government requirements in wai
and peace from private sources
should be at rate OF prott so low
as to preclude a pront interest In
war
The hrst evidence OF this new
"pocketbook patriotism" was the
announcement that the copper min
ing and smelling interests were pre-
pared TO furnish the government all
the copper needed for the war at q
rate about halt the current market
49, O. copper Then came the
agreement OF ship builders 10 be
content 10 build the new navy on a
basis OF 10 per cent profit. II Is
an open secret that Ebert II. Gary
oi-the United States Steel corpora.
ton has been asked by the Council
OF National Defense 20 do the same
thing for steel products that the
copper people have done for cop
per products. A favorable answer
Is expected.
Financial America says Of the
plan 20 conscript wealth:
Financial authorities are virtu-
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
CIGARETTE
BILL LAID
ON SHELF
Hulse Measure Fails of
Passage in Lower
House
EFFORT TO REVIVE
1T WILL BE MADE
ID o m e 8 tic Relations
Court Resolutions
are Carried
BY W. L. CALNoN.

(stor Correspondent Detroit Ttmes)
LANSING. Mich. April THE
Hulse ant-ciEarette bill failed OF
Lassage Ia the house last evening
summoning only Is votes out Of 81
necessary TO insure its passage.
Seventeen members voted against Il.
The vote was reconsldered later and
the bill tabled. as its author was not
present and II is expected that he
viii make an effort 20 revive A.
Rep. Hulse IL detained at home by
the illness OF a member OF his fam.
.Iy. and may not be back for several
GAYS. II was stated that he wanted
his bill acted upon because OF the
lateness OF the session and the vote
was taken while a number OF other
members also were absent. or those
present many did not vote at all
the total vote for and against the
bill being less than half the house
membership.
Eighteen other bills were passed
by the house on third reading. They
included the DeIyand bill TO amend
the worlmen's compensation act "a
that workmtn engaged in seasonal
occupations be paid compensation
according TO the wages they earned
at the time they were injured. This
il to be arrived al by multiplying
tht daily wage at the time OF the
accident by 300 and then dividing IL
by SO TO get The average weekly
wage. on which all compensation is
based.
Two bills introduced BY Rep.
Welsh, OF Grand Rapids, TO provide
for domestic relations courts in
large cities were among those pass.
cd by the house. One OF the bills
provides that the circuit courts shall
have Jurisdiction In domestic rela-
lions cases and the other provides
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
WOULD ELECT
COMMISSION
Council Takes Action to Name
Election Officials by
Popular Vote

At the suggestion or Aid. Herman
Schultz, the council Tuesday night.
by resolution. authorized the corpo-
ration counsel TO draft a charter
amendment that will make seats on
the city election commission cleo
tive. When the corporation coun-
sells once completes the draft, II
will be referred to the council com
mittee on charter and city legisla-
ton.
Corporation Counsel Dingeman
told the aldermen that some changes
should be made 80 that members OF
the election commission would not
hold once while they themselves
were running for political ONCE. Mr.
Dingeman was on the commissiop
while making his campaign for the
circuit bench, as was Justice Stein
Last fall Judge Connolly and Rich
ard Lindsay held their sests on the
commission while campaigninS.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04

ally unanimous In holding that thu
United states government should n
once adopt the policy OF radically
increasing taxation In the event OF
actual hostflities with Germany.
stating that one OF the greatest mis-.
takes OF war financing. both in this
country and abroad. has been fail
ure 10 increase government revenu.
by CONSUMPTION OF individual In.
come. AZ opposed TO government
leans. II h pointed out that the tax
alton policy more speedily symbol'
Tres the industrial forces OF a IA.
ton for the support OF an army In
the field and also actually enables
country 20 borrow better by en-
forcing thrift among It's people"
The Council OF National Defense
and National Chamber OF Commerce
committees are strongly OF the
oulnion that all work for the gov
eminent should at once be put on
tho basis OF small guaranteed
profit
Interest on bonds OF industrial
plants must be paid" explained See.
Rotary Goodwin. The holders Of
shares in the companies must not
suddenly be faced with cessation Of
Income. The result OF a small guar
snteed pront would be the instant
= abillIlng OF industrial credit and
the complete elimination OF stool
speculation"
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04

responsiveness OF Michigan 20 the
needs u this critical hour.
6oN. Sieepers mcsgusu follows,
With the same patriot devotion
with which our commonwealth an
1871 and Sass o. ' 70 tSs ds nSS
OF the nag when President Mckinley,
for humanity's sake, interviewed In
Cuba. the people OF Michigan are
ready 70 give OF their vast resources
that American arms may triumph for
American honor and the welfare or
In ali the crucial periods OF our ma q
tions history Miehtsan has been IN
our citizens and soldiers during the
dark days OF 81 are indeltbiy link "a
with the valorous achievements OF the
brave boys who went TO the front in
once more Miehlgan's citizen sol
diers are TO be pressed into the ser
vice OF their country. That they may
be properly ea9ipped for the cam
that the state raise funds for this
purpose. and recommend the
speedy enactment or a law Guthoriz-
ing the proper state officials 10 Dor
exceed $4,000. 900 for the purpose OF
eauipping. maintaining and organiz
Ing our national guard. and for the
care and maintenance OF the depen-
service. The wives and children,
fathers and mothers must not be per-
mitted TO suffer by the state
In this great crisis the citizens OF
will be found ready and anxious to
hold the hands 81 the president and
20 aid In every way possible w estab-
fishing an honorable and permanent
peace.
Detroit manufacturers and others
have been interested by Atty. Gen.
Groesbeck and they will attempt 10
raise the money and loan Il 10 the
state without interest charge.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
Why eat potatoes?

Why eat potatoes?
AT eight cents q pound the
potato Is q needless luxury"
says the New York Board
of Health. The potato ,
seventy-6ve per cent. water
and the rest Is mostly starch.
II is a good food when eaton
IN combination with proteid
foods-but not worth eight
cents apound. Cut out mat,
eggs and high-priced vege-
tables and stick to cereals
and fruits. Two ShrUddol
Wheat Biscuits (cost two
cents with milk make q
complete meal, supplying m
the nutriment needed for q
half days work. For brSak-
fast with hot milk; for din
ner with sliced bananas or
stewed prunes. Made NJ
Niagara Falls. N. Y.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
CAPT. MURPHY
DIES ON COAST

Capt. Charles Nellis Murphy. e. s.
A., whose wife 10 Julie Goodwin
Murphy. daughter OF Mrs j. Nj.
Goodwin, No SIS Jeferson-aye- died
sss&scAkg Ia FeF4 aEes..-------.- ~,
Island, Cal, Monday. OF apoplexy
Capt and Mrs. Murphy were mar
ried In Detroit 10 years ago and
Mrs. Murphy Is now here with her
two children visiting her mother.
Capt. Murphy was a veteran OF the
spanish-American war, OF the Chi.
nese Boxer rebellion, and also serv.
ed in the Philippines. During the
Mexican border trouble he was ST.
toned at Yuma. Before his mar.
rage he was for a time stationed AT
Fort Wayne. The burial will be in
California
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
PRESIDENT
IS FIT FOR
WAR STRAIN
At 60, He Looks and
Acts Like Man
of as
is CARED FOR
BY GRAYSON
Simple Habits Contrib
ute to His Strength
and VigOr
By ROBERT J. BENDER

(staH CorresDondent United Presal
WASHINGTON. April 4.--on the
verge OF war, At so years OF age.
President Wilson is In perfect
physical trim.
To the casual observer he looks
about as years old and be acts the
part
Exercise and relaxation In the
open air and sunshine consistently
employed particularly In times Of
greatest stress. are largely re-
sronsible.
Dr. Cary T. Grayson. the presi-
dents friend and physician. has
played a prominent part In keeping
the president strong and well.
Whenever a danger signal IL dashed
along the presidents system. Gray.
son catches" n.
On those occasions the president
y sent 10 bed 10 rest and kept
there under orders.
He and Grayson may always be
seen together when some internA-
tiOnal dimculty has been encoun.
tered They may play golf togcth-
81 or ride about the Washington
drives swapping stories. In this
the president revels as a relaxation
and favorite diversion on such
drives is vieing in the geuaie art
OF rhyme and jingles.
As for everyday habits. the presi.
dents are extremely regular He
keeps appointments with himself
With the same strict accountable
ity" az he does with callers.
He has breakfast in his room.
luncheon f. always At 1 o'clock On
the dot. and o'clock dinner IL the
rule.
by holding 10 these few simple
rules OF living the president nnds
hmself-a war president-physical.
ly and mentally A. 10 cope with the
big problems ahead.
The Detroit times., 1917-04-04
Savings Banb
An Accommodating b.: :--'

The Commonwealth has been thus describ-
ed by it's depositors and borrowers.
Our courtesy 10 customers is not based
upon the sire Of their transactions but II
the measure of our desire for their good
will, their Recommendation of this Bank 10
their friends
This policy creates an atmosphere Of cor
diality here which is very noticeable.
II will make you feel at home here.
Two things make a Bank-"Safety and
Service We offer you both.
OFFICERS.
J. W. MeCAUsEY, President
FRANK WOLF. Vtce-President
COMFORT A. TYLER. VicePresident
FRED n TALBOT Cashier