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The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
is THE STATE TO
ENTER BUSINESS ?

Lynn ]. Frazier, the farmers gov
ernor" of North Dakota, received the
Endorsement OF the North Dakota
Farmers candidate for governor. and
he has declared his intention to sup
port the leagues program, which in
cludes state owned flour mills, term
inal grain elevators and packing
plants.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
HOW PRISONERS
GAIN SOME TIME

200 conyicts are laboring extra days
in the prison mines at the Kansas
penitentiary so that the state institu-
tions may be supplied When each
man comes to the prison, II he Is
physically fit, he is assigned work in
the mine for 80 days. In order that
the men will work harder ami longer
than 90 days, for every so days in the
mine a convict is allowed 40 days time
off his sentence.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
HENRY ALIENS
FATHER DEAD

John Allen, of Clifton. father of
Henry J. Allen. the Wichita editor
died recently at the home of his
daughter. Mrs e. $. sheldon, at OF
tawa Kan. Mr.. Allen came to visit
his daughter and was stricken with
pneumonia. He had lived in Clay
county for more than so years, and
was a retired farmer.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
BOARDING HUNDREDS
OF CROWS IN FIELDS

Hundreds OF crows, so many his
fields are at times black with them,
are subsisting this winter on the
feterita and standing corn OF Frank
Priddy, near Longford, and as a crow
is as smart as crooked politician he
has found no way TO ges rid OF his
uninyited guests.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
USES SAME DESK
AS HIS FATHER

Senator Rolla w. Coleman, of Mer-
riam, and Senator Paul III. Kimbally
Of Parsons, were allowed to take the
desks used by their fathers who were
members of earlier Kansas legisla-
lures in the good old days" when
legislatures did as they pleased.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
LIFE SENTENCE FOR
AIR-BUBBLE MURDERER

The IllipS&s farmer boy. Roy Hin
terleiter, who got into girl scrape
and killed the girl by blowing air in
to her veins in attempting a criminal
operation, has been sentenced to prls-
on for life, tho the Judge told him
good behavior might make his term a
less extended one. Nearly all the
great tragedies OF life spring from
sex crimes and ignorance.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03

Speaking of names for the Hall Of
Fame, the Lancaster Excelsior has
heard of 8 Missouri BARRIERS who
might qualify, citing l at Peculiar
named Payne, at East Lynne named
Hurt, and another at Springfield
named Butcher.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
THE Hesse Building
Material Co.
Agents for
Sunflower Portland Cement
ALSO DEALERS IN COAL.
Phone Main 1857
EXCELSIOR SPRINGS ROUTE

Electric trains leave sth and Edmond half
after every hour from $50 a. IN. to 7;so p.
m, then $50 and ii;lS p. m, for Willow
Brook. Dearborn. Camden Point. Liberty.
Excelsior Springs and Kansas City. Call
Main sli for further information.
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03

The high cost OF living Is causing
children in increasing numbers to
leave the Chicago schools to seek EN-
ployment
The St. Joseph observer. [volume] (St. Joseph, Mo.) 1906-1932, 1917-02-03
JET=1ilT=lf=TI=1f=ITlT=
E. F. HARTWIG
CLOSING our SALE.

! have decided TO discontinue business and
| have quite stock OF the Old Private
per Whskey. Old Sherwood Rye and a lot
OF other imported goods on hand yet, con-
sisting Of choice Rhine Wines, Dr. Bern
Ports, Sherres. Angelica, Muscatel and
Malaga Wines.
This will give you an opportunity to Sc.
cure a supply of these goods at the bargain
prices ] will offer Please call or write me
at 2l2 South Third Street, St. Joseph, Mo.
I==lI=II=lf=lT=IT]T=lT=T=
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
u. S. Torpedo Boat
Saves American Ship
From German, U-Boat

A wrench Seaport, Oct. 24.-Escapins
from a German submarine after a
bitter fight lasting four hours. and
with seven of her crew wounded, two
of them seriously, an American steamer
arrived here this morning from an
American port. The timely interven-
ton of an American torpedo boat alone
saved the ship from being sent to the
bottom.
A few hours after the vessel had
entered the danger zone a lookout
sighted submarine on the bow. The
submarine Immediately fired a shot
which missed the stern Of the ship by
few yards. The captain Immediately
sent out wireless call for. assistance
as the situation of the submarine was
such that escape was impossible.
The crews Of the steamer and the
U-boat began to exchange shots. The
chief gunner of the steamer opened
fire AZ 5000 yards but all the shots
fell short. The submarine kept maneu-
,vering to keep out of range Of the
steamers guns. at the same time main
tanning running fire in an effort to
disable them.
The merchant ship, after altering
her course, started at full speed in an
attempt to escape. After the fight had
continued for two hours, and several
shots had struck the ship. woundins
four men, a shell hit the ship and ex-
ploded in the engine room, rendering
the ship helpless. The German COM
mander then approached nearer and
the submarine continued to rain shells
on the disabled craft.
A high sea was running and there
seemed little hope Of saving the ship
when a low streak Of black smoke was
sighted on the horizon. 1t later proved
to be an American torpedo destroyer
The destroyer had heard the calls for
aid and travelled at speed as high
as thirty knots to come to her assis-
tance. She Immediately made for the
submarine, which dived and disap-
peared beneath the surface. The Amer
ican warship circled about the spot
dropping a few depth charges. but nc
more signs of the U-boat were seen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Vocational Fund. Allotted.

Washington, Oct. 25.--Allotments to-
falling $42s,532, the first federal grants
of money to the states under the
Smith Hughes vocational education
law. were made today by the federal
board for vocational education to seven
states which have compiled with the
law by submitting plans for the pro-
motion of vocational education and
agreeing to match every federal dollar
with money publicly raised by the state
or local community.
Texas has complied with the law as
far ns agricultural education is con-
cerned and allotment has been maze
| for salaries of instructors in agricul-
tural schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
URGES VOTES FOR WOMEN.
President Expresses Hope For Success
Of SUFFRAGE Campaidn.


Washington, Oct. 25.-Speaking as n
party leader and as an individual Pre-
sident Wilson today urged woAnan's
suffrage issue upon all the states. He
told delegation of 100 members OF the
New York suffrage party that he hnned
their campaign would be successful
and urged all men In New York to
vote for suffrage.
The war, said the president, has
.quickened community expression ana
made the present a good time for
states to express their sentiments at
the polls on the suffrage question. He
SAID he would welcome these express
sions especially at this time, siaea IN
tho prosecution of the war social
foundations may be sound. One basic
principle contributing to this condition.
he declared, is complete democracy for
women.
e The president praised the capacity.
ability, resources and vision of New
York women in conducting the suffrage
campaign and asked the delegation to
convey his message to the voters OF
New York state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
HIGH COURT GIVES
MRS MEYER RETRIAL
Woman Convicted Of Manslaushter in
Madison County to Be Given oppor-
tunity to Gain Her Freedom-Ae-
cused of Numbering Daushter-in-
law,

Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Oct 25.-The supreme
court today reversed the Madison coun-
ty district court in the case against
Mrs. Ida E. Meyer. convicted in the
lower court of murder in second de-
gree. She was indicted Jointly with
her son, Fred Meyer, charged with
the murder Of the sons wife at their
farm home near Winterset, July 20,
1915. The lower court is reversed by
the high court on the grounds that Mrs.
Meyer should have been granted a
change Of venue and also because of
instructions on the part Of the judge
to the jury.
Some weeks ago the supreme court
reversed the verdict against Fred
Meyer, who also was convicted in the
lower court, and remanded the case for
a new trial. His second trial is to
be held in December
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Bow Scout. Aim at s1oo, 900 600.

New York, Oct. 25.-One hundred
million dollars or -thirtieth of the
country's minimum allotment. now is
the amount which the Boy Scouts OF
America expect 10 raise o.! behalf of
the second Liberty Loan. The Boy
Scout goal originally was set at $780,
100000, as compared with approximate
ly s23,000,00O collected for the first
loan. At the request Of the treasury
department their present efforts will
not be concluded tonight, as planned,
but Will continue until Saturday noon.
About 27O.000 boy scouts and their
leaders are at work. The prediction
Of S100, 600. 900 was contained In state
ment issued today by James e. West,
chief scout executive at national head
quarters here
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Balkan State Promises to
Fight Until World is
Freed of Hun Yoke.
QUEEN VOICES
PUBLIC SENTIMENT
Attired in Uniform Of Red Cross Nurse
Ruler Of 100000 People Expresses
Gratitude to All People Of America
and Tells of Hopes Of Smaller Ma
,tions of Europe-U. S. Aid at Crucial
Hour.

Jassy, Roumania. Oct. %, via Petro-
grad. Oct, 2S.--Roumania will fight to
the bitter end until the struggle for
he freedom of the world and restora-
ton OF the rights OF small nations is
achieved. Queen Mary of Roumania
today said 'to the Associated Press.
Americas entry into the war and tho
aid given Roumania has renewed the
strength and hope Of Roumania.
Never will We lay down our arms
until the cause to which we have con.
secrated our livese Is vindicated." de-
clared the queen her voice full OF de-
termination and emotion. Attired In
the uniform of the Red Cross nurse
she presented the picture of simplicity
and dignity.
Since the removal Of the government
to Jassy the royal family has resided
in a building formerly used as army
headquarters. One room contains a
sewing machine with which the queen
makes garments for the soldiers. The
queen was knitting a woolen cap for =
soldier as she talked with the corre-
spondent.
Aid Came at cruciai Hour.
Americas aid, Queen Mary declared.
came at the crucial hour when tho
need was greatest.
"our hearts warmed with grStftude.s
she said. '.and our hopes were REIN
spired by this evidence Of Americas
generosity. wish the Associated
Press to convey my most sincere
thanks to the entire American nation
for the noble way In which 1t has come
to our assistance in the hour of suf-
fering. I am aware that millions OF
your people. even the most humble
made this aid possible by contributions.
Therefore I hope my voice. convey
ing my heartfelt gratitude. will reach
every corner OF the states penetrate
even the smallest home and be heard
at even the humblest table around the
poorest hearth.
The mothers, citizens> and soldiers
of Roumania bless Americas grea:
name. Each sufferer well knows that
Roumania's ally overseas has come to
the rescue in the time of trouble ana
as their queen, l voice their gratitude
to America. which is the whole hearted
expression of the eight millions of my
people,"
The queen paid tribute to Charles ].
Vopicka, theiAmerican minister to Rou-
mania, whose efforts in the states
toward securing aid for our country
will long be remembered
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
WHITE RESIGNS
AS MINERS HEAD
President Of United Mine Workers to
Become Advisor to Dr.. Garfield, Ma
tonal Fued Administrator-Is Suc-
ceeded by Vice President Hayes.

Indianapolis, Oct. 25.-John P. White
resigned at noon today as president of
the Tinted Mine Workers Of America.
He will be succeeded by Franz ).
Hayes, vice president Of the union, as
president Of the organization. MIR.
White will leave Sunday for Wash
ington to assume his duties as advisor
to DR.. H. A. Garfield, national fuel ad-
ministrator.
John L. Lewis, of Springfield, ILL.,, A
former member of the Illinois lcgisla-
ture, and at present statistician of the
miners union, will be appointed vice
president by the executive board at
its meeting this afternoon.
Mr.. Hayes, the new president, who
has been vice president for seven years,
announced there would be no radical
changes in the policy of the organiza-
tion and expressed regret at the re-
tirement of Mr.. White.
In his letter Of resignation, after
thanking the men for their co-opera-
tion, Mr.. White said:
'sThe accomplishments of our union
nave been many, and substantial AT.
fairs at this time are in a very satis-
factory condition, all things considered,
and no great strikes menace our ef :
forts.
The wage agreement reached in
! Washington is subject to government
revision of coal prices at the mines.
Z Z On hopeful that the government will
give a decision effective Nov. /. when
this is done 1t will be only a matter of
form to apply corresponding increase
In the anthracite field and the out
lying bituminous districts Of the coun-
try"
"Mr. White, whose home is in Des
Moines, entered the mines as a trap
per boy at the age of IA and filled
vvefy fraes:.ct, IN and about the mines.
He held offices in the local ana iowa
organizations of miners and assumed
the office Of international president Of
miners on April l, 1911.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
TO SEIZE GERMAN COTTON.
Government to Take $135, ,0oo, 900 Worth
Bought Before U. s. Entered War. !

Bought Before U. s. Entered War. !,
Washington, Oct. 25. Every pound
Of cotton owned by the German govern
ment In American warehouses will be
taken possession Of by the United
States as a prize Of war.
It Is going to- be laborious process
to trace this cotton thru the agents
and other mercantile camouaage that
has been employed to disguise the kali
ser's title to the million bales that were
secured in the, early days Of the war,
but, thanks to what we have learned
about the disbursements Of Won Bern
storff and DR.. Albert and a lot Of hard
work by the secret service department
of the treasury. 1t is not blind search.
The title viii pass to Uncle Sam as
soon as A. Mitchell Palmer's new. bu-
reau gets down to work. Palmer is the
official custodian OF enemy property.
He will be SOON doing about as big a
business as the steel trust, and the first
item on his schedule will be this cotton
$135. 900, 900 worth, according to the
present estimates.
Just now the custodian Of enemy
property is struggling thru wilder
ness OF letteTS, edcll Sl WHICH dcqudlutS
him with the whereabouts Of German
merchandise, German gold or German
credits. The firms who hold these
things. are eager to get rid of them,
for failure to turn them over to Mr..
Palmer within thirty days constitutes
specific crime, punishable by fneand
imprisonment, and back Of this is the
additional danger Of being charged with
reasonable activities If the valuables
are found to be the property of the
German government
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Eastern Star to Meet in Davenport

Special 10 T1mes- -RepublIcan.
Iowa City, Oct. 26.-The grand chap
ter of Eastern Star selected Davenport
as the forty first annual meeting place
next year. A movement is on coot to
make one city the permanent meeting
place. The chapter elected three oft-
GERS promoting the associate grand
matron. Miss Anna Stilwell, of Wau-
kon, to the grand matronship and
the associate grand patron, George H..
Irwin, of .Woodbine. to the grand
patronship. Mrs. Allena D. Ward, OF
EldorN, was reelected secretary of the
Iowa home board for five years.
Mrs. Anna Arris, of Ottumwa. was
elected associate grand matron. Re-
firing Grand Patron James l.. Records,
of Iowa city, was named as treasurer.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
RATE HEARINGS DATED.
Railroads Must Present Reasons For
Proposed lntermountain Increases.

Washington. Oct. -...11--cz:.! hsasi r.
ings upon the railways application to
increase transcontinental rates and ad-
just rates to intermediate points, in
volved in the intermountain rate cases,
will be held by Attorney Examiner
Thurtell. of the interstate commerce
commission. beginning Nov. S, in New
York. Other hearings announced today
are Nov. IL, at Chicago, and Nov. 81,
at Portland, Ore. The hearings will be
held, the commission announced. '.in
order that the commission may deter
,mine whether or not the rates proposed
are in compliance with the order OF the
commission dated June 80. last. and to
receive evidence upon the reasonable
ness and propriety of the increased
rates proposed"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Success of Liberty Day En-
courages Officials to Strive
For Maximum.
TOTAL NOW NEAR
$4,000, 900, 900
Of Country Which Had Been Tagging
-Treasury Department and Regional
Banks Swamped by Flood Of AppIi.
CATIONS and Footines Arc Delayed
Boy Scouts Aim to Sell $100,0 900.

Washington. Oct. 25.-Treasury Off
cials announced today their convic-
ton that Liberty Loan subscriptions
had passed the s3,OOo,oOO,OOo mark and
were well on their way to the s5,ooo.-
100000 goal
Indications at II o'clock were that
Liberty day sales had carried the
total to approximately 50, 10000 900, II
not beyond that sum. Subscriptions
officially reported to the federal re-
serve banks up to the close Of business
last night, |ith reports from three
banks miss...y. approximated $780,
100000.
Banks reported officially subscrtp-
tions totaling more than 100000, 900,
but this sum, officials say. represents
only fraction of what was really Sc
cured during the day. The full extent
Of the Liberty day drive probably win
not be known before the campaign
closes Saturday.
To Drive For $5,000,O 0,O00, 900.
"A flood of kilograms from every
part of the, country" the treasury de-
partment announces told the same
story OF subscription agencies swamped
so badly that there wasano possibility
OF making accurate estimates of/yes-
terday's sales before tonight at the
earliest. Out of all the confusion that
has resulted from the overwhelmin g
flood Of business. there Is a fixed de-
termination to attain the $4,000. 900, 900
total
'The sale already is a success. for
the country has achieved the minimum,
but that is not enough. The purpose
TO sell $4,000, 100000 in bonds born Of a
desire to show the world what Amer
lea can do Is asserting itself today in
every nook and corner of the United
States"
All Sections Aroused.
mo section Of the country can be
said longer to be asleep to the meaning
of the sale. Until yesterday the Dal-
las and Atlanta districts and certain
parts Of the middle west were causing
great concern, more, in, fact, than any
one other than those In direct COM
munication with the district committees
could realize. But they came thru
with flying cclors. Today they are
moving swiftly along. intent on achiev-
ing their maximum"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
A'lsMEN RENDER GREAT SERVICE

French Flyers AXE Active Part in Re-
4 pulse Of 0erpans-T Tcutens Stunned.
- BY the Associated Press
With the French Armies 7-.:s L: 7 LIera. re
Oct &c Comparative quiet has sue
seeded yesterdays battle. The Ger
mans, surprised by the rapidity sand
syuccess Of the French attack, seemed
stunned but tits probable they are en-
ragged in moving their artillery to the
syuar.
Prisoners arriving today appear to
I b2ve suffered great privations from
\ lek of supplies during the French ar
RSl1ery preparation,
e Ihe French avia lon service is great
praised for itsfwork. During the
stack It rendered immense service.
se1fkin9 under the most unfavorable
sc6 ttion& The airnen new over the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
French Continue Successes.

Paris, Oct 25.-Further progress was
made last night by the French on the
Aisne front between Chavignon and
Mont des-Singes. The French war
office statement this afternoon says
that the farm Of Rohay was captured
by the French and that number OF
prisoners were taken. Twenty five
German airplanes were brought down
by French pilots during the night or
were compelled to land In damaged
condition.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
PAGE ONE.

PAGE ONE.
TeIe9raphic News:
German Soldiers Near Rebellion.
Many Desert on Western Front.
Kaiser Rushes Aid to Austria.
Five Billions New Loan Goal.
Roumania to Fight to End.
PAGES TWO, THREE AND FOUR.
Iowa News:
Brus Converted by Night in Jail.
Slackers at Aspinwall Get Warning.
Peace League Has Broad Aims.
Million Dollar Raise For Arsenal
Workers.
Military Honors For Pupils
Sucker Fishing Still Profitable.
Coal Shortage Grows Acute.
PAGE FIVE.
Story: -.-,-.
Contraband.
PAGE SIX.
EDITORIAL:
Yo Heave!
The Dubs and the Experts
Soldiers and Christmas.
Topics and Iowa Opinion.
PAGES, SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE, TEN,
ELEVEN.
City News: ....
Liberty Loan Short Half Million in
County.
Committees at Work.
Fifth District Club Women Meet.
Graeber Redeems Nelson Farm.
Fat Swine Show in January.
General and Brief City News.
PAGE TWELVE.
Markets and General:
Fresh Upturn in Corn rices.
Oats Also Higher.
Cattle Steady.
Hogs Hold Wednesdays Gains.
Sugar Famine Averted.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
KAISER SEEKS TO SAVE AUSTRIAN ARMY

infantrymen when they We're making
the attack, and when they saw the Ger
man infantrymen assembling for a
counter attack, they dropped to a
height Of about 100 yards and fired ma
chine guns into the Germans.
All the airplanes participating in the
battle were riddled with bullets. One
6f them fell blazing among the French
troops. The pilot was uninjured and
ran to the nearest battalion commander
with highly valuable information.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
SAYS AMERICA MbsT.
Large Job Cut Out For Us in Bringing
War to Victorious Conclusion.

Large Job Cut Out For Us in erInaiWa
War to Victorious Conclusion.
London, Oct. 2P.-That ten days
Inspection OF tine efrraa--.s ehra-.s Of France and
England to make war had altered all
his views toward the conflict was the
declaration of Representative Clarence
B. Miller, Of Minnesota, member Of the
foreign relations committee OF the
house.
/ Il am now convinced" he said. chat
the part America must play to bring
the war to a successful issue Is vastly
more. important than I had ever
imagined Furthermore. I now see this
is war of-peoples. as well az OF ele-
mics and this makes It all the more
evident that americas wealth, ne Z
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Civilians I .avino Kronstadt.

& Petrograd, Oct. 25.-The evacuation
by the civil population Of the naval
base Of Kronstadt has begun.
LThe removal Of civilians from Kron-
stadt, the most important Russian
naval base probably is a military
measure. The civilian population is
moving from Petrograd. from which the
;gUyeTi1fnsnt also vii: SC tc Moscow.
Tho evacuation Of Reval, another i'm
portant port on the gulf of Finland.
was reported last week.l
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1917-10-25
Liberty pay in PHILIPPINES.

Manila, Oo. 24.--Liberty day was
celebrated generally turnout the Phil
iipine islands today. The total sub
scripaons now are s2,oO0.OOo, or double
tho sunscrirtions to the first loan. It
is expected an additional 100000 will
be sold before Saturday.