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The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
GERARD A PUZZLE
Uncertain Whether Envoy Is
In Berlin or Berne.

The State Department last night was
Ambassador Gerard. Contradictory cable
grams left grave doubts in the minds Of
officials as to whether the American
diplomat is still in Berlin or has reached
some point in neutral territory. The de-
partment has received no direct word
from the Amba ssador since Sunday.
Ambassador Gerard cabled the depart
ment from Berlin on February 4. asking
for instructions as to the disposition Of
his STAFF. Before it reached the depart
ment, Secretary Lansing had started on
its way to Berlin a message giving in
structions affecting the staff.
Much excitement was caused at the de-
partment by reports that Mr.. Gerard was
being detained in Berlin as hostage,
and probab bly, would be so held until
Count Won Bernstorf departs for Ger
many. The department evidently felt
that there might be some basis for these
reports, for it hurriedly took steps to
ascertain the reasons for the envoy's
detention.
Coming fast upon reports that the en-
voy is held as a hostage. a cablegram
was received later in the day from Am
bassador Willard, at Madrid, stating he
had received message from Gerard,
apparently dated at Berne, Switzerland.
The department was left in a quandsry
as to its meaning.
For time they believed that Gerard
may have reached neutral soil inasmuch
as it was known that he intended coming
home by way of Switzerland.
They were inclined to the view, how
ever, that Mr.. Gerard would have re-
ported his arrival in Berne direct to thN
State Department ;
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
NO PEACE At PRESENT.
SAYS ENGLAND'S king
Britain to Insist on Reparation and
Security. He Tells Parliament.

CBy the International News Servfce.)
London, Feb. 7.-England's determine
ton to fight on until victory is won was
reaffirmed by King Georges speech open
Ing Parliament today. The King declared
that there is no basis for peace at the
present time.
King George said that the people of the
British empire insist upon reparation for
the past, and security In the future, and
for that reason they are going to fight on
more sturdily than ever.
MY people and the peoples of our
brave allies" said the King, ARE all re-
solved upon securing reparation for the
past, restitution for the wrongs inflicted
and guarantees for the security of our
future. These we regard as absolutely
essential to progress and civilization
The address was made in the house of
lords. Special arrangements had been
made to accommodate wounded soldiers,
who wished to attend the opening of
Parliament.
The peers wore neither their coronets
nor robes.
King George spoke of the coming i'm
perial conference, saying that the repre-
sentatives of the overseas dominions will
confer. with my ministers on important
questions of common interest relating to
the war; This conference, he hoped.
would draw the component parts of the
British empire into much closer relation
ship.
THE accomplishment of the task to
which have set my hand will mean un-
sparing demands upon the resources and
energy of my people. But am assured
they will do everything and respond to
every call necessary to bring about VIC
tory with the same indomitable ardor and
devotion which has filled me with graft
tude and pride ever since this war began. :"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Chevy Chase School Girl
Enlists for War Service

New York, Feb. lat the meeting Of
the Women's League for Service. held
here at the home Of Mrs William K
Vanderbilt today addressed by Miss Anne
Morgan and others, the first two young
women to enlist for service were Miss
Eva Dutton, of the Chevy Chase
Seminary. at Washington. and her Dem
yer chum, Miss Isabelle wilkins, niece
of j. X Mullin, millionaire Colorado
milling man.
Mrs Vanderbilt warmly congratulated
her young guests upon their prompt en-
listment and they are already In training
Miss buttons enlistment met with the
hearty Endorsement of her father. Sam
Duttou, of Denver. chairman OF the Cot
William Cody Memorial Committee. who
is in New York to confer with Col.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
State Dept. Says US. Owners May
Take Necessary Measures to Resist
Unlawful Submarine Attacks.
SAILING DATES CANCELLED
Company Considering Full Purport Of Official
Statement From Washington-May Hire
Private Gunners for Ships.

New York. Feb 7-Amecan shipowners have right to take
any prevent resist unlawful attacks They
have prior he German declaration of unrestricted Uboat
warfare, the right ito all parts of the high seas
Secretary of State Lansing thus informed the International Mer
camille Marine which the American ne telegram received
by David Lindsay Official of the ne this afternoon.
SAILING CANCELLED.
leave for Liverpool the German UBoat decree into effect and
the sailing has been postponed pending decision by the Washington gov
what protection be afforded American merchant
destined for ports the barred zone.
Immediately upon receipt of Secretary Lansng message Mr. Lindsay
announced that the sailing dates of the St Louis
indefinitely postponed He the following tonight
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
LINE MAKES STATEMENT.

LIVE AfiHAASs, y u "a - UAS -
"The American Line announces that
the sailing dates of their steamships
St. Louis and St. Paul, now in the
port of New York, have been indeh-
nitely postponed.
THE following message was receiv-
cd at 5 p. m. today from Secretary of
State Lansing:
1.-The government cannot give ad-
vice to private persons as to whether
or not their merchant vessels should
sail on voyages to European ports by
which they would be compelled to
pass through waters delimited in the
declaration issued by the German
government on January 81, 1917.
U. S. RIGHTS UNCHANGED.
ait, however, asserts that the
rights of American vessels to traverse
all parts of the high seas are the same
now as they were prior to the issu-
ance of the German declaration and
IldI HCulld dl vessel may, IL us O""
ers believe that it is liable to be un-
lawfully attacked, take any necessary
measures to prevent or resist such at
tacks.'
"The American Line officials have
now taken under consideration wheth-
er to sail their steamers without pre-
lection, or whether it is their duty to
provide guns and gunners on their
own account"
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
BIG LINER SUNK BY U-BOAT
Women's Peace Party Urges
Great League Of Neuhals

Chicago, Feb. 7.-Members of the Wom-
ems Peace Party. headed by Miss Jane
Adams, today sent another telegraphic
appeal to President Wilson to keep the
country out of war. The message read:
Members Of the Woman's Peace Party
are persuaded that your wisdom can de-
wise new way out Of the present diff
cult situation.
'Is 1t not possible to cali Joint con-
ference of neutral nations to consider
safeguarding neutral rights upon the
seas, before America is drawn into war
and thus make a very genuine beginning
OF league Of nations?'
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
ISOLATED BY STORM,
Village FACES Death
Man. Weak With Hunger. Stassers 8
Miles to Telephone.

(By the International News Service.D
Fon du Lac, Wis, Feb. IA faint and
feeble voice over a long distance tele-
phone wire, the first communication that
had been established with Red Granite,
fifty miles west of here, in over a week.
advised authorities here today that the
residents of the village were near a fam
inc and that fuel had long since been ex-
hausted.
The severe storms of the past week had
completely isolated the village and the In
habftants were unable to establish COM
munication with the outside world until
today when a railroad telegraph operator
staggered through the binding blizzard
eight miles to the nearest telephone. A
special train, two cars of coal, and an
other loaded with provisions is being
rushed to the stricken community.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
BOY GETS LIQUOR; DIES.

Knoxville, Tenn, Feb. 7.-Charged with
the murder of Samuel Bailey, Il, found
frozen to death, Walter Rawling. William
Goosie and Walter Allen, youths. were
arrested today.
II Is alleged that the trio Induced
Bailey to drink whisky. and that while
under its influence he became lost in
blizzard Sunday and died of exposure
Bailey 10 believed 10 have crawied more
than q quarter Of q mile over the snow
before he succumbed
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
BRAZIL MAKES PROTEST.

Rio Janeiro, Feb. 7.-Brazil's note t.
Germany on the submarine situation /.
a strong protest, it was learned from al
source here today. The
document states that, If effective, th'
submarine blockade would close all tht
seas, a situation which could not be tol
Grated. The note has already gone for
ward and the Brazilian minister In Ber
lin has instructions to present it to tn,
German foreign office at once.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Sub" WAR TO SLACKEN

The Hague, Feb. THE first gust of
ruthless submarine warfare of Germany
will end March 5, says the Nieuw Cour-
ant. On that date, the paper states, all
the U-boats now ravaging commerce in
the barred zone are expected to return
to their bases.
The submarines now at sea are under
orders to rise to the surface at a GER
tain hour every night to receive wire
less orders from the German admiralty
according to the Dutch paper.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
v0YAGERS TOAST WILSON.

New York, Feb, carrying 1879 pas
sengers. 100 of them Americans. the
White Star liner Lapland, arrived TODAY
from England forty-eight hours overdue.
The Lapland was caught In a lOo-mile
gale and blown Off her course while waves
forty feet high dashed over her. On sat
urday wireless message was picked up
announcing the American-German break
That night celebration was held on
board at which toasts were drunk to
President Wilson and the United States.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
U.S.. Consul Reports One Life Lost.
John Lee, Of Montgomery, Ala,
Reported Rescued Alive.
TWO HUNDRED ON BOARD
Escape Of Lee Regarded AS Possible Ground
For Averting Break With Germany.
Wilson Presses Defense Plans.

The Anchor liner California. British vessel with more than
two hundred aboard orpedoed without warning and sunk In
the German Consul Frost Queenstown last night reported
to the State Department John Lee of Birmingham Ala the only
American citizen board the California saved according to
Consul Frosts report.
The text of Consul Fros report transmitted to
President Wilson the White Hous- and Secretary of State Lam
sing at his home No the forthcoming
ONLY AMERICAN SAVED
The fact that the official report forth that the only American
the snken liner had been saved looked upon possible
of avoiding clash with Germany the disaster At both
the White House and the State Department however apparent
that the situation serious, and that only final and complete
official of the sinking would determine the attitude of the
United States
TEXT OF coNSULS REPORT.
The text OF Consul Fot latest not made public but
paraphrase, issued by the State Department follows:
Consul Frost Queenstown, cabed the State Department
that the California opedoed without warning according
of the the California According the
the submarine fired topedo from distance of 300 yards John
Lee, of Montgomery Ala only board
saved Some Of the survivors landed Queenstown. but
still missing. including and three children.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
U. S. Women VIII Mobilize
For Active War Service

Thousands OF women employed in in
dustries throughout the country are to
be recruited for military service.
Plans to classify the Qualifications of
such women were announced last night
by Mrs Carrie Chapman Gait. president
OF the National American Woman Suf-
frage Association. Mrs. Gait called q
special meeting Of the executive commit
tee Of the association for the Immediate
enrolment Of women workers every
where. with view to rendering their
services to the President in event of war.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
Berlin Americans Meet;
Many Refuse to Depart

Berlin, Feb. THE American Chamber
of Commerce held a meeting today to
consider the German-American situation.
Some of the American residents who
have large interests in Germany have an
nounced their intention of remaining here
as long as possible in hope that the
breach between Germany and the United
States will not grow any wider.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
INDIANA VOTED DRY" "

Indianapolis, Ind. Feb. Indiana 5
prohibition bill was made ready for the
governors signature today when the
House of Representatives without dis
senting vote eoncurred in the amend
ments of the senate.
Gov. Goodrich will sign the measure,
which makes Indiana dry after April
J, 1918.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
WOULD EXECUTE MOONEY.

San Francisco Cal, Feb. THE death
penalty was demanded today for Thomas
j. Mooney, labor agitator. charged with
murder as conspirator in the prepared
ness parade bomb outrage July % by
District Attorney Charles NJ. Fickert in
his closing argument to the jury.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
ADRIATIc REPORTED SUNK.

New York, Feb. Persistent reports
in financial and shipping circles this aft
ernoon that the White Star liner Adriatic
had been sunk could not be confirmed.
No credence was given the report at
the company offices. The Adriatic sail
ed from New York on February and
u not yet due in the barred" zons.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
TEXT OF CoNSUL'S REPORT.
WAS GIANT OF SEAS.

The California left New York for
Glasgow, Scotland, on January 20. un-
der command of Capt John Hender-
son. The vessel displaced s,6zz tons.
Two years ago the California sunk
after striking rocks. She was acting
as an auxiliary cruiser. The vessel
was raised and put back into the pas
senger service.
The list of passengers booked fol-
lows:
First cabin-J. n. Broughton.
Shanghai, China, bound for Manches-
ter, England.
Second cabin-Mrs. A. Smith, Mrs.
]. Kidd, Miss Edna Smith, Calgary;
J. NJ. Alberson, Mrs. J. NJ. Alberson,
Master w. c. Alberson, Vancouver;
Mr.. and HRS. A. Gilchrist, New York;
Miss Rose Martin, White Plains, n.
Y; Alexander Martin, Detroit; Mrs.
A. Cuthill, Caspsr, Wyo.; Mrs. Mary
O'Donnell. Master Cornelius O'Don-
nell, Master James O'DonnelI, Miss
Mary O'Donnell, Philadelphia; Neil
Gillies, Miss Margaret Mcleod, New
York; Miss Madge Roberts, Toronto;
Mrs. Annie Chambers, Firthcliffe, N.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08

The California sailed with-a crew of
1884, There was no American citizen IN
either passenger or crew -nsts. secordins
to the New York agents OF The Anchor
Line.
Miss Rose Martin was Red Cross
nurse. but had no relatives or friends
In White Plains who could be located to-
night
Mr.. and Mrs. Alberson. listed from Van
couver. also lived IN White Plains about
a year ago Mr.. Alberson was engaged In
the development of real estate The fam
lily went West last year.
Albert Gilchrfst is remembered IN White
Plains as a summer resident
CONFIDENT the nation Is behind him fol-
lowing the Endorsement of bis interns-
tional position by the Senate by an over
whclminE vote. the President was last
night apparently determined 10 hold Ger
many to the strict letter of his ultimatum
delivered when he announced the break
rN
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08
THIRD CABIN PASSENGERS.

Third class. Anderson, Miss Mar
gorie St. Clair, Boston; Miss Jeanie
Mckinley, Bridgeport, Conn; Mrs.
Jessie Robertson Buffalo, N. Y; Mrs.
Margaret Little, Master John Little,
Miss May Little. Miss Margaret Lit
tie, Master Aparss.. Li;sis * Alfred
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08

TARfnSC another year Of eeoe;n-
- uous progress. TIE HERALD
daring the month Of January. jest
elosed. caissd q, ,lol nns Of psid-for
adyes6sins over the noash Of Janu-
aly last year.
The Washington herald., 1917-02-08

of Paid Advertising. which was sso.7so
more lines than the combined gain Of
the other three Washington newspapers.
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11
SALEM.


Salem. April S-Easter services will
day morning, April Is.
Mr.. A. HOlmgren went to Willmar
last Friday for a few days stay.
Albert Anderson and family spent
Sunday at the J. A. Enander home
Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Holmgren trans
acted business at Kerkhoven last Fri
day afternoon.
The fields are drying out very rapid
ly and farmers are getting busy with
drags and drills.
Mrs. Gilbert called ON Mrs. J. A. En-
ander and Allen Holmgren last We'd
nesday afternoon.
Sophie Magnuson spent Sunday with
Ruthie Holmgren.
Oscar johnson, Emma and Lorraine
home Sunday p. m.
Mrs. Albert Hultgren and family
have moved onto the place recently va
Gated by Ole Larson's.
Rudolph Halldin and family Of PEN
mock spent last Friday at the home of
Mrs. Halldin's parents, E. .Noland's.
Alex Johanson and o. Paulson visit
ed with Mr.. Enander Sunday p. m.
Walfred Gustafson returned to his
home last week after a three months
study at the Minnehaha Academy.
Rev. and Mrs. Wenstrand accompan-
led their son, Harold to :willmar last
Monday. when he left for Odebolt, Ia
He will spend the summer with his
uncles at that place. ...-
The Angel of Death has again visited
our community, this time entering the
home of George Nelson and taking away
the wife and mother. Mrs. Nelson has
been i'll for several weeks but seemed
to be recovering, and her family and
friends had strong hopes for restora-
tion to health but on Sunday morning
she grew suddenly worse and died about
nine o'clock. An obituary will be pub
lished next week. =.
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11
LUDEFISk.

LUDEFISK-White and firm, ready forH
the kettle; SO pounds, $5.O0;-lass,
pounds, $1,000; 200 pounds, $500. -
xxx HERRING-Fat 10 pound pals, !
$f25; 40 pound keg, $3.50.
NEW FAT SPLIT HERRING-1eH
pound pe IN pails' '1.oo; 40 pound kegs.
FISH BALLS-Extra good, per dozen /
NEW FAT MAcKEREI-1o pounds. I
BLOOD RED sA1hoN-lo pounds.
BEST NoRsK BLoDKLUs-Rich and
fat, zoe per dozen.
SUGAR TOAST-1O pounds, $3.50.
NORWEGIAN STYLE PULTOST-1O
pound pals. $1.20: 20 pound pals.
sALTED AND P1cKLED PIGS
Home made. and from our
kegs, 1926 =
SUMMER SAUSAGE-Fine Essex Styt--
Chevelat-25c per pound.
BLOOD SAUSAGE or round. 1sc
per pound.
LIVER SAUSAGE or round. 18c
HEAD CHEEsE-15c per pound.
MIDGET LINK SAUSAGE-1O pounds.
PR1Mosr-Per package, 15c.
HORSE RADISH-Extra quality. $1.O0
per dozen glasses.
COFFEE-At wholesale, 10 pound bags
$3.50.
EXTRA FINE COFFEE-1o pound bag,
$3.50.
Deal with US and save the mid
dleman's profit. Send check
or money order with your order.
0E03oE Z. 108D
1910 Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis. Minnesota
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11

Mr.. G. A. .Swenson. son of J. J. Sven
son Of Willmar, Minnesota, met with
an accident last Tuesday while crank
ing his car. He suffered broken arm.
Vernon Swensen Of WiIlmar purchas-
ed a fine twenty acre tract east Of town
recently.
Aaron Swenson is busy man these
days closing up the business of the old
cannery and looking after the interests
Of the new concern.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Johnson and
two children of Atwater visited g. few
days with relatives and friends here.
Miss Vivian Freeman is employed at
the o. K. restaurant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Anderson Of
Kandiyohi have rented dairy ranch
for one year from A. J. Lundquist.
Miss Deohla Freeman, who came out
here about year ago, surely struck a
gold mine. She has had her name
changed to Hams. They have fine
ranch on the bank of the Kings river,
and a Ford also.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Swenson expect
to leave here the middle of the month
for trip back East to visit with rela-
tives and friends.
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11
ROSElAND.

Roseland, April 9-Mr and Mrs.
William Greivings of Prairie View,
Kansas. are visiting with relatives here
for few weeks.
The stork arrived at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. William Damhof, leaving a
baby boy. Mother and son are doing
nicely.
Miss Ida Lindberg spent Easter at
her parental home in Willmar.
Rev. Monson Of Prairie View, Kan
sas, occupied the pulpit here Sunday.
Christening services were rendered to
the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold
Plowman. He was given the name Jac-
OBJ George. The infant daughter Of Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Damhof was christened
Henrietta Angeline.
Miss Emma Kohrs is assisting at the
home of her sister. Mrs. John Brouwer
Henry J. Dragt, Sr., leaves today
(Monday) for Iowa.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. Roster called at the
A. Plowman home Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Buikema spent Friday
afternoon at the home Of their daugh-
ter, Mrs. J. Bulthuis.
Mr.. George Damhof had the misfor-
tune Of losing a valuable COW last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Dekker left for Chi
cago to celebrate the formers 8Oth
birthday at his sons home.
Mr. Henry Dragt, Jr:, and Miss Hes
ter Dykema were quietly married Sat-
urday at the parsonage, Rev. w. B.
Jones officiating.
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11
NE" LONDON

V. Il. Holm homo.
Miss Ella Anderson, teacher in Dist
No. 25 left Friday for u visit at her
home in kandiyohi.
Miss Ruth Anderson, assistant prin-
cipal. left Thursday for visit at her
home in Minneapolis.
Miss Minnie Johnson, teacher In
school north of the village, left Friday
for a visit at Willmar.
George Schumacher and Charles A..
Geer were Spicer business callers be-
tween trains Saturday.
Miss Kathryn Smithson, who teaches
at Lester Prairie. arrived here Friday
to spend her Easter vacation.
Victor Polman, who attends bus1-
ness college in Minneapolis, is spending
his vacation at his home here.
Mrs. l.. J. johnson and children re-
turned to Willmar Saturday. They Wis
tied with relatives here for a month.
Ben Blomquist of the University Of
Minnesota arrived Friday for visit at
the home of his brother, A. T. Blom-
quist
Mrs Carl Broberg returned from Min
neapOlis where she has spent five
weeks at the Swedish hospital. She is
visiting at the Mrs. John Brobers
home.
Misses Beatrice and May Smithson
returned to Breckenridge Saturday
where they teach school. They spent
their vacation at their home near this
village.
Arthur Erickson, principal of the
Park Rapids high school, made a bust
ness call here Friday. He was enrout'
for Clinton where he will visit during
his vacation.
Lewis Eckman returned Friday from
st. Paul where he served on the Fed
eral jury. Mr. Eckman reports tina
| the Sauk river near Richmond Wa!
! nearly flooded.
Elias Johnson and A. T. Thorne re
turned Tuesday from Tolley, N. d. The!
purchased the stock Of the general mer
chandise store at that place and will
open up for business here at New Lon
| don in the Erick Olson building.
The Senior class of the New Londol
high school will give the play, ''To'
Many Wives" at Spicer next Saturda
evening, April IA. Don't fail to attend
Willmar tribune., 1917-04-11
SOME GOOD ADVICE
strengthened by WlIlmar Experience,

Strengthened by WiIImar Experiences.
Kidney disease is too dangerous to
neglect. At the first sign of backache,
headache; dizziness or urinary disord-
ers, you should give the weakened
kidneys prompt attention. Eat little
meat, take things easier and use a re-
liable kidney tonic. There's no other
kidney medicine SO well recommended
as Doan's Kidney Pills. Willmar peo-
pie rely on them. Here's one of the
many statements FROM Willmar peo-
pie.
c. H. Carey, III Becker Ave., Will
mar, says: "Doan's Kidney Pills re-
moved pains in my hack and other
kidney troubles. I haven't had any
sign Of them since. It is a long time
since I used Doan's Kidney Pills and
I think very highly of them because
Of their lasting good effect"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't sim.
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Carey had. .Foster-Milburn Co.,
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