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The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
BAND OF SWINDLERS
 OPERATING IN ARKANSAS

Little Rock, July 6.-Hhe Blue Sky department of the state government is endeavoring to run down band of swindlers which is operating in the state in the sale of oil and mineral land. According to the information received at the department, the men enter town with plat of some bear ing oil field or mineral land, and offer lots for from S30 to $50 each. The prospect is asked to pay all the money down, and S10 will be placed in a local bank for a drilling fund. Many have fallen for the line of talk given out by the smooth salesmen, but the state officials have been unable to catch up with them in order to cause their arrest The final $10 if placed in a bank, has never been used, but the sharpers have gotten away with the balance.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
NONARCHIAL COUP
 IN CHINA WILL FAIL
Washington Hears That General Chang Has Strong Opposition -DepOsed President Invited to Resume Post at Shanghai.

Washington, July 5.-Belief here that the monarchial coup d'etat in China is destined to failure was in- creased today by each new item of news, both official and unofficial which came to the attention of the State Department.
 Minister Reinsch reported that sev- eral, at least some of the northern military leaders, who are felt to hold the country's destiny in their hands, have taken the field in opposition to Gen. Chang-Hsun's attempt to de- stroy republicanism in China.
 News of the creation of an emer- gency republican government at Nan king, headed by some of the strongest men of China, with reports of active military preparations to besiege the peA!eoeI ssM '5u!Ysd u! sls!qoIeuom with keen interest.
 The adhesion of many militarists to the republican ranks is interpreted here as showing that Chang for over played his hand, and that the great est gamble of his adventurous life will not succeed. Nevertheless, fear is felt that he will make an active resistance with his considerable mili- tary forces against an attack by the republicans and that possibly serious damage to Peking may follow. Chang probably could maintain himself for for time behind the Peking walls, es- pecially as artillary is lacking in China.
 A compromise is rendered doubt ful by executions, particularly that of Prince Pulun, who through a Manchu ard cousin of the restored emperor has been anardent republican and progressive.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
TWO ARK ANSAS SHERIFFS
 SETTLE WITH THE CASH

Little Rock, July 6.-Two Arkansas sheriffs, w. A. Jackson of Randolph county, and A. B. Hardwicke of Logan made settlements with the statet treas prer Thursday, paying in over $60000 The feature about their settlements was that they paid it largely in cash, instead of presenting state warrants for the amount the general revenue fund is entitled to- What cash they paid in was soon swallowed by credi- tors who were waiting with warrants to be cashed.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
MEXICO WILL BREAK
 WITH KAISER BILL
Anti-German Sentiment Crow ing in Southern Republic.- German Money, Property and Ships to be COnfscated.

Fl Paso, Texas, July 5.-Since the broadly campaign in Mexico was first started by Fl Universal in Mexico the sentiment favoring the allies has reached Northern Mexico and during the past 30 days well-deined move ment favoring an open break with Germany and the alignment of Mex leo on the side of the entente allies has developed. This has been in spite of the pro-German sentiments pub lished daily in Chihuahua City and in other papers believed to be subsidized by the Germans in the north.
 A reflection of this sentiment was seen recently in the statement by Gen. Francisco Gonzales, acting command er-n-chief of the northeastern mili- tary zone, with headquarters in Chi huahua. He was overcharged by the German firm of Ketelsen & Degetau for some padlocks. The manager was arrested and placed in the penitenti- ary. The German consul made a demand for his release 'in the name of the imperial German government and the kaiser" according to a MeXi- can official who was present at the time.
 Tell the German consul he, the imperial German government and the kaiser may all go to hell,' Gen. Con- Zales answered.
 Prominent Mexicans, men in close touch with the capital, predict Mexico will declare war on Germany within 30 days. According to these men, all German money in Mexico City, Tor reon, Chihuahua City and other banks will be seized as soon as war is de- i clared, the German boats in Tampico and other ports will he seized thereby giving Mexico a much-needed mer- chant fleet, and all Germans will be either be interned or deported at once, their properties being confiscated. The Tampico oil fields will be made safer for the oil supply of the allied by declaring war zone in which traffic would be restricted, and the mines smelters and mills reopened at once to produce munitions metals for the allies.
 We can do nothing in a military way in Europe" said one of them. But we can make Mexico safe for the allied nations and for their pro perties. We can show our sympathy with the same cause for which we have been fighting for the past six years by aiding the allies in every way even though we are unable to assist materially in the war"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
A. H. PROCTOR, DEPUTY
 WAREHOUSE COMMISSIONER

Little Rock, July 6.-Commissioner of Agriculture John H, Page an nounces the appointment of A. H. Proctor, of Junction City, as deputy warehouse commissioner to succeed II. s. Mobley, who has resigned to re-enter the service of the Interna- tional Harvester Company. Mir. for several years, which training es- pecially qualities him for the posi- tion. MT. Mobley is we'll known to association with the Farmers Union and state agricultural schools. He returns to field work for the big Chi cago corporation.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
Little Doing in Galicia.

Berlin, July 5, via London.-There was little fighting activity yesterday in Eastern Galicia, where the Rus sians have been conducting an offen- sive, says the official statement issued today by the German war office. On the fronts defended by Field Marshal von Mackensen and Archduke Joseph in Roumania greater local activity was reported.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
AUSTRIAN THRU>T AT
 RUSSIAN LINE: FAILS
Artillery Fire Checks Attackers East of BrZezany- British Advance Lines in Belgium on 600-Yard Front.

Petrograd, July German forces in Gaicia yesterday attacked the Russian advanced posts east of Brzezany, but were driven off by the Russian artillery fire, the war office announced today.
 To the east of the Narayuvka two attacks were delivered after artillery fire on Russian positions near Lipni- cadolna. Both were repulsed.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
British Win in Belgium.

London, July 5.-The British made an attack last night southwest of Hollebeke, in Belgium, near the Ypres Canal. Today's official statement says the British line was advanced on a front of GOO yards
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
Fight in Mesopotamia.

Petrograd, July 5.-The Turkish troops that were forced out of Panj- win, on the Mesopotamian front, by the Russian occupation, reported yes terday, have retired to positions on heights west and south of the town, where the Russians are attacking them, the war office announced today.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
Y. NJ. C. A. W.tR COUNCIL
 ASKS FINANCIAL AID

Little Rock, July 6-The War Work Council of the Y. M. c. A. is endeav- bring to raise $20,000 for the work in Arkansas, and it is probable that sev- eral times that amount will be spent at Fort Logan H. Roots. From five to seven buildings will be required at the new cantonment, as it is estimated that there should be one building for each 5000 troops. Each building costs $10000, fully equipped, with a years maintenance. It is hoped that by the end of next week the full amount will be raised.
 Earle was asked for S100. T. P. Johnson in a few hours secured one dollar from each of 100 men.
 Philadelphia was asked for $500, and has secured the full amount.
 Lieut.. P. W. E. Murphy, chaplain of the 3rd Ark. Inf, was in Stuttgart Wednesday on military business and incidentally made a speech for the Y. NJ. c. A. work. He was a private on the border, and is familiar with the needs of the army.
 Lieut.. James E. Blakeney, chaplain of the 2d Ark. Inf, was in Yellville Thursday, and in Fort Smith Satur- day, inspecting National Guard com panies, and aiding the Y M. c. A. War Work Council.
 Pine Bluff has made a good start, and will soon secure its full allotment.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06
Heavy Artillery Fire.

Paris, July 5-Today's official state ment reports heavy artillery fighting near Moronvilliers, in the Champagne and Hill BOA on the Verdun front.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Can! Summer investment of time and money, small; winter returns in food and health, large
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

If the grownups think canning is a difficult process, the children will show them how.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

If you have more preserving jars than you can fill, lend them to a neighbor who will make them work for the Nation.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Let empty cans and jars wait for fruit. Don't try to make fruit wait long for containers.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Can for home use in glass contain CTS, as tin cans may be scarce.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Canned green peas and yellow peaches help fight the blues.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

The scarcer fresh vegetables are, the more valuable are the canned ones
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Pickle or brine suitable vegetables in crooks.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

You put a lid on waste every time you seal a preserving jar.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

The sooner into the can, the fresher the taste next winter.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-07-06

Get it at Guthrie's.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-29
Peqaamina Notes.

Mrs. Maurius Soil and son returned
last Friday from few days. visit In
Hancock.
/ Mrs. Edward Hodge was q copper
country visitor Wednesday and Thurs
day.
John wallin. Of Camp IL. spent
Christmas in Pequaming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Ryan. Of Hub.
bell, were Christmas guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Airon. Mrs. Ryan's par
ents.
Mr.. and Mrs.. r. d. McKelvie re-
turned Wednesday from Marquette.
where they spent Christmas. ~
DR.. and Mrs. Hawkins left last Sat-
urday for visit at Cincinnati.
MRS. Oliver Morris left last Satur
day for Marquette, spending Christ
mas with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Dennis Hogan.
Corporal John Ssari. of Camp Custer
spent Christmas with bis parents. re-
turning to camp Wednesday. John is
LOUD in his praises of the treatment
received by Sammies and IL very
anxious to get lover there.
Mrs. w. ]. Colenso and mother. Mrs.
A LaTendresse, left Tuesday for
Seattle. Wash. called by the serious
illness of their father and brother,
Nsador Sansregrst.
Henry Lachappelle was Houghton
visitor Saturday.
Albert Schumacher spent Christmas
with his parents in Houghton.
John VanAbel has received a letter
from his son Claude stating he has been
transferred from Camp Custer to the
oath Engineers at Camp Dix, N. ].
Matti Saari of Sault Ste. Marie.
Ontario. spent the holidays with his
parents here. returning home yester-
day.
Andrew LaTendresse was Houghton
visitor yesterday.
Mrs. Edith Johnson was Houghton
visitor Thursday.
Ed Gail visited Thursday in the copper
country.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Lachapsl and
daughter returned yesterday from
Marquette.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-29
SLEEP AS THEY MARCH ALONG
Slumber as They Tramp
Along Road.

Soldiers remember how they and
their horses used to sleep Us they
marched along, Erasmus Wilson
writes In the Pittsburgh Gazette
Times. Strange as it may seem this
was often the case. There seemed to
be no trouble in performing the me
chanical part of walking, but there
was tendency to wander off the road.
For this reason sleepers had to be
guided or led by someone who was
awake.
The time Kirby Smith chased Gen.
eral Nelson and his men from Lexing.
ton, KY. to Louisville, he didn't allow
sleep they got was snatched as they
marched. The men were mostly
new to the business, but even the old
fellows had to succumb about the third
night. At times 1t seemed that the
whole line was asleep, but 1t moved
right along.
When General Jackson and his cav.
airy joined the retreating forces his
men were nearly all asleep in the sad
die, and not few of the horses were
snoozing as they went leisurely to the
front. They seldom stumbled on u
smooth road, but If there happened to
be halt they would go head foremost
into the crowd, and waken up scared
end confused.
As soon as the first rays Of dawn
began streaking the horizon the
sleepy, tired feeling that possessed the
weary walkers would begin to disap-
pear, and by the time the dawn had
faded into day the men were stepping
out quicker and stronger, the horses
holding their heads up and all hands
locking out for something to eat. The
effect was magical.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-29
Baraea News Notes

Miss Nina Pennock, OF L'Anse, Wis
tied last Saturday with her aunt, Mrs.
Thomas Perry.
John Cosgrove visited with his son,
Thomas A., at L'Anse last Saturday.
Joseph U. Latenoresse, of Kewee-
nav Bay. was in L'Anse last Saturday
on business.
Miss Isabelle auckland is spending
the holidays guest of her parents,
DR.. and Mrs. r. S. auckland. Miss
auckland is attending the Academy at
Rockford, Ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Peterson, Of
Munising, were guests at the Arvid
Johnson home few days this week.
Miss Malina Robillard was copper
country visitor the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Greenblatt and
son Jerome left Tuesday for Milwau-
kee.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Birk and chill
dren were Houghton visitors Tuesday.
Howard Foucault and Russell Mar
kle. of Camp Custer, spent Christmas
at their homes in Baraga.
Leo Barry, of Ontonagon. spent a
few days this week guest Of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Barry.
Henry Loonsfoot, of Assinins, was a
L'Anse caller Wednesday.
The members of Baraga Grange will
give dance at their hall next Monday
evening. Good music will be procured,
and luncheon will be served at mid.
night.
Mrs. John Cosgrove returned las,
Friday from Jackson, where she at.
tended the state grange meeting.
Mrs. George hester and daughter
Margaret and Mrs. Emily Cosgrove
were copper country callers Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. j. II. Mclean, OF
L'Anse, were Christmas guests of Mr..
and Mrs. F. w. Hid. y
Harold Ibbottson returned to Iron.
wood Thursday, after few days Wis.
it here with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
George E. Ibbottson.
John Dahlstrom. of Detroit, is
spending the week the guest of hi:
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Dahl.
strom.
Warren Wilson, of Muskegon. ar.
rived last Saturday for a short visit
He has been absent the past two
years.
Bert Hand, of Ontonagon, visited
here this week with his father, Hand.
Mrs. Addie LaBrecque and sons Lu
cius and Joseph and Mrs. Margare,
Frnke contemplate leaving soon fol
the western coast to spend the winter
August Foncault has suffered par
alyatic stroke, his condition being yer,
serious.
Miss Marie Golden visited in Kewee
nav Bay few days this week.
Fred Urquhardt was Michigamm,
visitor Thursday.
Elmer and George Berg, students O
the University of Michigan at AMI
Arbor, are spending the holidays witt
their mother, Mrs. Amelia Berg.
| John Falk was Lake Linden visit
or Sunday.
C. E. Clements was Houghtol
caller Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Hid and chill
dren returned to Newberry Wednes
day, after weeks visit here with Mr.
and Mrs. John Hid. Mr.. Hild's par
ents.
Miss Ruth Graham, Of Yysilanti, i
spending the holidays q guest Of he
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. WA. Graham
Charles Berg, Of Iron River. was
guest Of p. o. Shulstsd the first Of th
week.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-29
Firs. to ADOPT conserlption.

Switzerland was the first European
country to adopt universal military
service. The original founders OF the
Swiss confederation epacted that who
ever shirked military training was de-
ciared devoid of honor'and perjwed,-
and his house was vowed to destruc-
ton.
Should man summoned to take
part In a military expedition prove un-
able to respond. owing to illness or
some other valid reason, he had to fur
uish a capable substitute at his own
expense.
From the earliest days Of the confed-
erntion. too, the military authorities
made special provisions for tending
me wounded.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-29
MakIna \ Beginning.

As the result Of lectures adminis-
tered to him by both his father and
the young woman Of his choice, GER
tain young man decided to turn over
a new leaf and show some interest In
business.
"weil, Molly" he said to the girl
one evening. II am really going into
business In earnest. Made beginning
already today"
"Goodl' exclaimed Molly. sand
what was the nature Of your startT'
81 ordered my taIks to make me a
business spit."
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12

lnef ne ola ain unusual thing, for
somehow or other he seemed to have
lost the power of will. His feet seemed
to carry him forward without the least
volition on his part. He stepped off the
pavement, crossed the street and found
himself opening the rusty iron gate and
mounting the variously inclined steps
to the house he had not visited for
years.
The next instant he was ringing the
bell and trying in vain to think of what
excuse he should give when Rosalind
opened the door.
But he need not have worried, for
Rosalind didn't open the door. A
stranger answered the bell, an older
woman with sharp features, black
,tress and a Bingham apron.
"Is Miss Murray at homer" iaqulred
Charles, startled.
Miss Murray doesn't live here any
more" answered the woman. "She
moved out today"
"Oh, yes, see," stammcred Charles
turning to go. Il beg your pardon"
Then: "She didn't say where she was
going, did she?"
mo. She's going to be nurse, I be-
ieve, but l don't know more than that.
I've bought some of her things. I'm
going to conduct fashionable board.
ng house here, and I hope you won't
mind mentioning it to your friends"
Through his brain were pounding the
words. Fifteen years and you've lost
Ter, fifteen years and you've lost her.
fool! Fool!"
He reached the iron street gate at
asst and again turned heavily up the
lill, the same words ringing In his
Drain.
Then he heard someone calling, and
looking up he saw Rosalind coming
1own the steps Of the house next door.
1--WE been waiting to say good-by,"
she said quietly. "I'm going away.
Charles, and may not see you again for
long. long WHILE"
But Charles had her hand and held
t, as if he would never let go. mo.
you're not going away, Rosy, you're
going to stay here and marry me this
7ery day. I've got duty to perform
IS well as you. I've got to spend the
est Of my life trying to make you as
happy as it's possible for woman to
>e. Rosy" he pleaded, "dout 90. I
know III die if you do"
swell, if it's to be my duty to save
ives, Charles" she answered half Sc
'iously, Il suppose it may as well be
yours"
copyright, 1917, by the Mcclure Newspa-
per Syndicate)
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
Message
from MARY
By Kathezine Howe

Copyright. 1917. BY w. q. Chapman.)
Alvin and Mary Towne had been
married IL years, and no children had
come to them. Mary, in whose heart
the mother love was strong, longed for
child. One day she talked with Al
vim about adopting one, but he, think
ing only of the trouble It would cause,
and how the order and comfort of his
home would be upset, discouraged the
project. He thought not of the empty
arms and yearning heart of his wife,
but of his own comfort which might be
disturbed. So Mary said no more, but
often in the park she sat and watched
the children, and sometimes talked
with mothers about them.
One day something terrible hap
pened. A steamer on one of the great
lakes went down, Alvin's widowed sis
ter was drowned, but her little child
was saved.
Alvin Towne seemed so stunned and
stricken with the news Of the loss of
his only sister that Mary did not at
once speak of the child. But when
she thought he had grown calmer, and
she could speak, she said: calvin,
what is to be done with the child?"
"Why, I don't know" he answered,
rather hopelessly. "But there is the
mother-in-law."
"a helpless, fretful invalid" protest
ed Mary. "That's out of the ques-
ton"
"Well, suppose she can be put with
someone who can be paid to take care
of her."
ooh, Alvin, think of the dear little
thing at the mercy of strangers! Be
sides, you know Helen could not have
left anything much. Who would pay
for her care?"
This proved something of a poser,
the man was silent and thinking.
"She couldn't be put in an asylum,
YOU know! Oh, that would he terri
ble!"
NO" he answered, "of course not.
I suppose shall have to pay"
"Why not have her brought here till
we can find place? 1t might not be
The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1917-07-12
IS YEARS AND A DAY
BY LOUISE OLIVER.

MIR. Badger came putting up the
street with as much effort and commo-
ton as the 5 :33 accommodation which
he had just left smoking it's way nois.
lily to the next suburb.
On both sides Of the street very com.
Portable looking frame houses, much
terraced, had the appearance of two
rows Of soldiers marching sideways up
very steep steps. OF course in summer
this illusion was softened considerably
oy the trees from which the street de-
rived Its name. With all of it's Steep
ness and sameness, Maple lane had
! long been the harbOr of "caste" in the
little borough Of Glenport, which was
neither glen nor port, by the way.
About the sixth house up on the right
side of the street was house of in.
discriminate brown, wide porches, a
turreted effect on one side and a foun.
tain.
Toward this house Charles Badger.
plutOcrat, now turned the tail of his
eye, as he had every night, summer,
winter and seasons in between, for a
lumber of years. Sometimes it was
only the flutter Of a curtain, sometimes
The opening of the front door to get the
evening paper, in the spring it was the
hyacinth and tulip beds that needed at
tentfon, but always when the 5 80 train
came in there was evidence that Rosa.
lind Murray was somewhere on the
premises.
To 60 back bit into the archives of
talenport: lie Badgers and the MUIR
rays had one time divided the honors
Of overload. And in those days before
Sylvester Murray had lost his fortune
In the failure of the First National, the
scion Of one house was betrothed to the
daughter of the other.
But when the Murray fortune was
swept away, Althea Badger, Charles
mother, had taken her darling aside
and showed him his duty, not to the
girl he was to marry, but to her. So
he had allowed Rosalind to withdraw
from the contract when she also had
insisted.
Years had rolled along and brought
vacancies in both families. In fact.
there was no one left Mt the Badgers
but Charles and none left at the MUIR.
rays but Rosalind.
This evening Charles looked as usual
when he was directly across from the
gate. The tulip beds were gorgeous in
their reds and yellows. the hyacinths in
their puppies and pinks. And from the
shrubbery beside the house came the
languorous perfume of lilacs. A bird
perched on Cupid's good wing in the
fountain suddenly let out volley Of
joyous notes.
Charles paused to hear and to have a
better view. Then he looked keenly
around for Rosalind. He didn't see her.
It was curious.
He turned again and went on, disap-
pointed. 1t was unusual. He had
learned to look for her and to count
upon his evening greeting.
Again came the birds call, and at the
same instant Whit Of lilac made its
way to Charles nostrils. He was feel
Ing very curious and, withal, lonely.
He stopped again.
Still no sign of Rosa!tnd.