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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
Fats and the Leans of this CITY.

Fats and the Leans Of this city.
Mayor N. n. Bergheim was, first to
address the gathering. He expressed
pleasure at seeing such large crowd
out for the reception and praised the
Morrison county people for their great
loyalty and patriotism. He also read
two kilograms, one from Senator KEEL
logg and one from Congressman Mil
Ter, congratulating the drafted men,
and communication from Rev. Philip
E. Gregory, who was out Of the city
and therefore was unable to attend the
exercises. The kilograms read as fol-
Kellogg's Message
|FI heartily congratulate the sol
diers Of the national army who in this
great crisis are dedicating their SER
vices to the nation. I am proud Of Min
nesota's splendid contribution to the
cause of the country and the spirit Of
sacrifice and patriotism which they ex-
hibit. No duty is more sacred or more
honorable than that Of serving one 8
country in its hour of peril. We are
fighting that our institutions, our lib
erty and our democracy may survive.
We are not engaged in a foreign war
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
Stoll formed the battery for the Fats
and Frank Cannon, Edward Berg and
Roy Turner for the Leans.
HOUSE ON PROPER FARM BURN
ED

Fire which started from some I'M
known cause resulted in the destruc-
ton Of the residence on the G. H. Pro-
per farm in Little Falls town, Friday
morning. The fire started on the sec
ond floor and may have been caused
by spark from the chimney.
Most Of the furniture on the first
floor was saved but everything that
was in the rooms on the second floor
was destroyed. The loss was approx
mately $4,000, partly covered by in
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-07
surance.
G. II. Proper is the father Of p. PROF.
per, chief Of police Of this city.
3K1 10 ORGANIZE a
CROSS AUXILIARY

soBEsKI TO ORGANIZE A Fed
CROSS AUXILIARY
A Red Cross meeting was held at
Sobieski Sunday afternoon and pre-
liminary steps were taken to organize
an auxiliary there. Mrs. r. L. Coch-
rane, president of the local chapter
Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Koslosky, DR.. and
Mrs. E. w. Kaliher and Mrs. M. V.
Wetzel were at the meeting. The So--
bieski people expect to get hundred
members in their auxiliary.
zas -
USE HERALD WANT ADS J
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
Inquire About Delay.

Washington, Feb. g.-The state de-
partment has asked Germany why de-
parture of Ambassador Gerard from
Berlin was delayed.
This action was taken through the
Swiss minister. Secretary Lansing ex-
pressed himself as doubtful II Germany
Intentionally held Gerard
While a United Press dispatch said
Gerard would leave Saturday, the de-
rartment has not been notified Of this
officially.
stI am very loath to believe that the
German government is Intentionally de.
tanning Mr.. Gerard in Berlin on any
excuse whatsoever" Secretary Lansing
said today.
He explained he had heard nothing
from Berlin and that the detention OF
Gerard had come to the department =
attention via Copenhagen.
Lansing suggested Gerard may have
been delayed by the volume Of work in
communicating with consuls.
Gerard can file plain messages up
until the time Of his departure, though
he has not been able to file code mes.
sages since February ).
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
VANCE DIED TODAY
REITERATING INNOCENCE
ON SCAFFOLD TO LAST
Was Hanged at San Quentin
for Murder of Warren
c. Smith

San Quentin, Cal, Feb. 9.-Reiterat
ing with his last words his innocence
of the crime for which he was convict
ed, Joseph Vance Wilt was hanged
here at 1920 a. m. today for the muir
der of Warren G. Smith at Germantown
year ago.
just before he mounted the thirteen
steps which led himttp the scaffold and
death, the condemned man wrote a
brief statement denying his guilt but
forgivipg his enemies and declaring:
1T is possible | can better serve with
nay death those causes Of righteousness
for which ! have been ever Jealous.
He attempted. on the scaffold, to
make verbal statement to the little
group Of guards and newspapermen
prevented from doing so by attend
ants, who gently but firmly slipped the
black cap over his head and placed
him on the trap. The door was sprnlg
at 1920 and Is minutes later Wilt was
pronounced dead.
Wits statement follows:
My last statement;
"The incriminating charges which |
have recently made against those re-
sponsible for my present situation have
been already well discussed. | wish to
reaffirm at this solemn moment each
word | have said or written. | had
hoped that | might be spared this fear
full end. But those who are against us
are stronger than our friends.
9 1t is possible that | can better serve
with my death, those causes of right.
eousness for which have been ever
Jealous. This thought makes death al.
most pleasant. However, | must leave
that TO my comrades. Though wronged
| die without bitterness towards any,
but freely forgive my enemies, as
hope to be forgiven. | die as lived
trusting in loving God and the saw
ing grace Of Christ
| Farewell
| Wilt had been prominent in the
dry" campaign in Glenn county and
he had alleged that because of this facl
he had been made the victim of a plo;
| by his enemies.
| Warren {. Smith was murdered il
Germantown on February "A, 1916.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
Wheat Market Quiet
But Prices Advance

Chicago, Feb. 9.--Wheat opened
quiet and featureless with a slight up
ward tendency in prices. Later, fair
ly good advance established itself. Lo-
cal bulls took advantage of the dull
ness to force an advance. May opened
unchanged, but later gainel rs to
$l.69 rs. July opened up is, subse-
quently gaining 3-4 to sl.47. September
opened up u and gained to $1.371a.
Corn had a firmer undertone. Trade
was light and offerings small May
opened unchanged, later gaining 5s
to $l.0l 3-4; July opened up rs and
gained y to $1.00 Is.
Oats ruled finn and were higher in
sympathy with corn. May opened un-
changed, later gaining 3-4 to 55. July
opened down 1-8, but later gained 5,S
to 53 rs.
Provisions were generally higher
The upward trend in hogs helped in
elevating prices.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
German Air SquadrOns
Raid North Of France

Berlin, via Tuekerton wireless. Feb.
9.-German air squadrons on the night
of February 4, dropped 1850 Kilograms
(3,4l7 pounds) of explosives on enemy
stations at Albert, Anffens and Aveluv,
north of Albert, and $50 Kilograms
(55l pounds) on camps and stations
at Dray, according to an official state
ment today. f'Numerous hits were OBJ
served" it was declared.
"0n the same night" the statement
continued, 'hostile fliers attacked
without success Guiseard and Noyon.
Hostile fliers dropped twenty bombs on
the aero station at Dual without caus-
ing any damage.
ain an air combat on February
near Raonne, one Nieport aeroplane
was shot down. Two more hostile
machines were reported shot down
north of Arras; fourth north of the
= mme and fifth-a Farman biplane
shot down, wrapped in flames, on
tlX1. acedonian front north of Mon
bardmeh u French flyers reported by
the Frenc u. Sicially oe February 5
''was noticed at Colmar, where
neither the bombardment nor the
French flyers were seen or heard. -
A French official statement that
during 1916, ALI German aeroplanes
were shot down was also denied
ETn fact" it was declared, "7S4
Anglo-Freneh aeroplanes were shot
down, against 221 German machines.
On the west front the totals were 739
Anglo French against 1Sl GeGrman. =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
Bv Carl w. Alderman.

Omitted Press staff correspondent
Berlin, Feb. 9.-American Ambassad-
or Gerard is preparing to leave Berlin
on Saturday.
First news that the German govern
ment had decided to grant him passports
was given the ambassador by the United
Press. He at once instructed Secretary
Joseph G. Grew to make all preparations
for departure of the embassy staff on
Saturday.
The following Americans registered
at the United Press office in. Berlin
today as to their future plans:
Remaining in Germany:
Mrs. Alice Rertze, Savannah, Ga.
Arthur E. Denning, Bath, Maine.
NJ Shaevitch, New York.
Max Frick and family, New York.
Mrs Anna Ingold, Chicago.
Mrs. John Murphy and daughter,
Margerie e., Of Chicago
Going home (route unspeeified):
DR.. Albert H. Roller, Chicago.
DR.. G. o. Luginbuhl, Chicago.
Carl Luetka, Austin, Texas.
Going TO Switzerland:
DR.. Marodil, Milwaukee, Wis.
Going to Copenhagen:
Carl Berg and family, New York.
A special train, in two sections, will
probably leave Berlin tomorrow (Satur.
day. for Berne. On that same day the
Spanish ambassador in Berlin will form
ally begin representation Of American
interests in Germany.
!. Arrangements for this last step in the
severance of diplomatic relations be
tween America and Germany were made
at conference which Gerard held
Thursday afternoon with Count Mont
gelas Of the imperial foreign office
/ Count Montgelas called at the EN-
bassy and had a lengthy talk with Ger
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
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BY Robert ]. Benedr.

(Gnted Press staff correspondent J
Washington, Feb. 9-While the Unit
ed States hopes almost against hope
and prepares for any eventuality. q
tremendous sub bsurface move to keep
this country at peace is now proceeding.
With what is believed to be the se-
cretly taeit, but wholly informal sane
tion of this government, the move to-
day had developed along three lines,
namely:
First Efforts Of neutrals-confined
now to almost all neutrals, excepting the
United States-to have a conference
called at Madrid, with view to con
filming the war to its present limits and
if possibleeto get secret or public assur-
ances from Germany that, although she
does not rescind her "barred zoneo de-
cree, she will not harm American Or
other neutral rights
Second-An effort by This govern
ment to avoid break with Austria by
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
DALLAS IRON WORKS ARE
SOLD TO NEW OWNER

Dallas, Ore, Feb. s-The Dallas Iron
Works, for the past several years eonf
Quoted by Ralph Morrison and Henry
Edgar, passed into the hands of Joe
Glatz, former employe of the South
ern Pacific shops in this city, on Friday.
Mr.. Morrison and Mr. Edgar will re-
main with the new company and will
have charge of the machine shop and
the molding room. The new proprietor
may move the entire establishment to a
location near the mill of the Willamette
Valley Lumber company, in the south
part of the city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
IN BRITAIN
THAT UNITED STATES
HAS CAUSE FOR WAR
Germany Has Committed at
Least Two covert Acts
In English Opinion
By Ed L. Keen.
staff correspondent.

[Unlted Press start cofrespondent.]
London, Feb. 9.-England considers
that Germany has committed at least
two covert acts, coming within the
scope of those supposed to have been
set by President Wilson as demanding
the succeeding step from the United
States Of war declaration against the
kaiser 8 government.
The detenti,n az Amha assador Gatard
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
By william Philip simms.
Nited Press staff eorrespondent. J

Omitted Press staff eorrespondent.)
With the British Armies in the Field,
Feb. 9.-The German troops cup Of
pessimism is overflowing at the posi-
bility of the United States entering the
war, British officers declare. There is
a noticeable discouragement to be seen
in the attitude Of recently taken Ger
man prisoners. Their general viewpoint
ISIS What 3 the use9,
These prisoners declare that news of
America 's break with their government
filtered through to the front very slow
ly without any details beyond the bare
announcement
British officers declare the German
spirit is steadily waning The evaeua-
tien. of Grandeeourt without any fight
ing by them is surprising example
Of this sort Of decreasing morale.
British forces are now astride the
Ancre and are steadily pushing on to-
ward Miramont Since Tuesday they
have taken 1900 yards of German-held
territory with considerable number
of prisoners and against remarkably lit
tie opposition.
A year ago the Germans would have
disputed bloodily such an attempt BY
British forces.
Almost all prisoners admit the Ger.
man spirit ID much lower than formerly
Officers declare The British syAem Of
continuous raids, the policy of sudden
attacks at unexpected times and places
each one different in style and execu
tion and the continual bammering
away Of British artillery have all tolt
heavily on the Germans. Then came ths
prospect Of America entering with ths
allies.
German wireless dispatches recently
claimed the retaking Of the Pusieua
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
SUNK ONLY SIX OUT
. OF SEVENTY EIGHT SHIPS
CROSSING BARRED ZONE
One American Liner De6es
Submarine Order and
Sailed for Europe

Montreal, Feb. o. Out of seventy
eight adequately armed vessels which
passed through the submarine zone up
to Wednesday night, German sub
marines were able to sink only six, ac-
cording to William Hodge, minister of
labor in the British cabinet, special
cable to the Montreal Star today de-
clared.
Hodge made this statement in the
same speech in which he said he did
not think he was giving away any
secrets by stating that the "heads of
our army and allies in recent confer
ence, determined to shorten the war
and end it if possible, by the end of
summer.
Hodges statement, as cabled today,
continues:
"We must make up our minds that
the German super-frightfulness is de-
signed not so much to frighten us as
neutrals. In this they have to some
extent succeeded as some smaller
neutrals are not sending ships to sea.
''This makes the lack of food here
much greater. 1t won't be long be-
fore every merchant vessel will be
properly armed. Out of seventy eight
vessels adequately armed, submarines
have been able to sink only six.
''There is nothing they dread more
than an armed liner or tramp steam
er. This means shells and still more
shells.
'I believe four pounds of bread a
week liberal allowance, but that can
be continued only if we get on top Of
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
Preparations for Departure
of Americans from Berlin

ard. 1t was then that the American
was formally told that ne could depart.
Prior to this Gerard had received word
through the United Press that the Ger
man government would have passports
ready in time for departure Saturday
and had instructed his staff to prepare
to leave on that date.
In talking with Count Montgelas, Ger
ard obtained permission for certain
correspondents in Berlin TO
depart with him ON the first section
Of the train. The second section, it was
announced, will carry American consuls
and Red Cross officials.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
HENRY FORD IS READY
TO DONATE FORTUNE
Greatest Peace Advocate Of
Country viii Stand Back
Of the Nation in War

New York, Feb. 9.--Henry Ford
stands ready today to loan to the gov
ernment any part Of his vast fortune,
in addition TO turning over his manu-
featuring plant at Detroit and his ser
vices without profit. He made the offer
Of his money in an interview here and
added that he would not take cent Of
profit for the loan. His offer stands
good if the country is drawn into war.
You can't tell about us pacifists, =
Ford said. Sometimes / think a pacif-
list is like cat. 1t may seem a gentle
creature that you can fondle-an inof-
fensive, harmless sort of thing. But
back cat up in q corner--or paeif.
ist--and you've got the worst kind of
a fighter you've ever seem
Ford declared his belief in the baby
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
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FATE OF WHITE STAR
LINERS CAUSES CONCERN

New York, Feb. 9.-Failure to
receive reports of the arrivals
of the White Star liner Baltic at
Liverpool, due under normal
conditions yesterday, has caused
no apprehension, it was said at
the local offices of the line this
afternoon. The vessel was ex-
pected to arrive some time to-
day.
The New York White Star of
ficials have wired Liverpool of
fices asking for information of
the Baltic IS arrival.
Officials of the HollandAm-
erican line today received a
wireless message from the cap
tain of the Ryndam, which put
back to this port after reachlag
the edge of the danger zone.
The message said the Ryndam
would reach New York Wednes-
day. The company gave no ex-
PLANTATION Of the return of the
ship.
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Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
WORLD DECLARES WAR
WITH GERMANY CERTAIN

; New York Feb. 9.-The AM
eriean people might as well
; make up their minds that war
; with Germany is inevitable, the
; New York World, administra-
; tion newspaper, declared in an
editorial today
"The German government in
= tends to carry out to the letter
: the policy OF ruthless submarine
warfare which it proclaimed
; January 81. y The de-
; struction of the California with
; out warning is final proof that
: the German government is de-
termined to carry out its pro.
gram. -
; The World declares the COM
; mander followed the tactics of
: the commander of the submarine
!; which sank the Lusitania and.
: while Hthere are no American
{. dead, there is no moral distinc-
:. tion in premeditated murder. I"
HTo all intents and purposes,
deFmany is now at war with the
: United States. The de-
struction of machinery of the
German ships in American ports
was part of d premeditated war
plan. The refusal to give Mr..
Gerard his passports and the de
: tention Of American citizens in
Germany is an action only short
: of war 1t is the menace Of war
; that is holding American ships
( in port and preventing them
fran engaging in lawful trade
< and commerce.
"We have taken our course
and we must follow it.
( Germany has deereed war;
( so let it come. =
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
ATTITUDE OF NEUTRAL
NATIONS IS EXPRESSED
Uruguay and Brazil Likely to
To Follow Path Marked
by This Country

Montevideo, Uruguay, Feb. 9.-Uru-
quay agrees with the United States that
neutrals cannot recognize Germany 's
/" unrestricted submarine policy" A
note strongly stating this position and
reserving Uruguay S right to act a
gainst actions contrary to the interna-
tional usage has been forwarded to
Berlin, it was stated.
Uruguay has also dispatched a note
to the United States answering Presi-
dent Wilson 5 plea to neutrals, declar-
ing she recognizes the justice and no
bility of President Wilson s. utteranc-
cs
Will Follow United States
Buenos Aires, Feb. 9.-Brazil intends
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
LATE NEWS BULLETINS

New York, Feb. 9.German funds
have been withdrawn from this coun-
try in large amounts in anticipation of
the break Of diplomatic relations, ae-
cording to statements in reliable 1inan-
eial circles here today.
Two million dollars III gold has been
sent to Argentina so far this month,
and it is believed part of this was for
German account, despite denials from
German firms. Such action was inter
preted as indicating German belief that
South American countries would main
tain neutrality.
Washington, Feb. g.There will be
no more flashing Dayonets' as far
ais the United States is concerned, for
the war department has had all bayo-
nets blued so as not TO attract at,
tention Of the enemy.
San Francisco, Feb. 9.--Approximate-
Iy 20 men were discharged from the
coast guard service TODAY as O result of
the orders from Washington to dismiss
all unnatualized Germans in the serv-
ice. The cutter McCulloch put back in
TO San Francisco bay today from her
patrol duty 10 dismiss five Of her crew.
San Francisco, Feb Wireless
companies here today refused TO give
out the locations Of ships at sea. They
said they we're acting under ordsSs re-
ceived yesterday from Washington.
Washington. FEB. g. Ambassador
Page formally notified the state de
partment. today he had turned over
iGerman interests in England to Switzer
land.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
German Troops Pessinistic
So British Officers Say

trench, which the British captured by
moonlight last Saturday. This position
is on a slope dominating Grandecourt
The evacuation of Grandecourt is an
answer to these wireless claims.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09
GEORGE WASHINGTON
PROBABLY NOT SUBJECT
Of THE UNITED STATES
Negro Fireman Said to Have
Been Born In Alberta,
Canada, Latest Report

London, Feb. 9.--George Washington
negro fireman on the steamship Turino
killed in the unwarned German subma
rine attack on that vessel yesterday,
was probably not an American citizen.
The American consul at Liverpool for
mally reported to the embassy here to-
day that first reports to this effect
were apparently erroneous. The con
sui said Washington was resident Of
Liverpool, had never registered as an
alien there and ii was understood he
was born in Alberta
The dispatch indicated the consul
was making careful investigation Of
the negro s status According to war
laws, all Americans, becoming aliens,
(rnn+;nwad an uaua NY
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-02-09

CONTINUED on page two.)
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PEACE PROSPECT
VAGUE BUT HOPE
STILL HELD 0U I
Tremendous Sub Surface
Movement to Avert War
Under Way
NEW YORK WORLD DE- )
GARES WAR INEVITABLE
Count Won Bernstorf Is Ex-
pected 10 Lend Aid In
Avoiding Conflict

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REAL ESTATE WANTED

WILL PAY CASH for real estate ir chpap; no
objection to vacant or dapidated properties
NJ HUREWlTN. sal y. 9Th st '
OUR RENTAL LIST Is practically pNhaus,od.
we have inquiries from all sections
J, EDWARD LUTZ, 2Io y. 18th ST
BARGAIN PROPERTIES. 81 on 500; no com
Ledger Office. "
l WANT TO BUY about 10 small houses for In
yestment; prefer something renting about si5
= 58i, Ledger Oflce '
BASEBALL TEAM desires field for arranging
diamonds. Address 1910 n. 9Th 81
lNVESrMENT HoUSES-Ciients waiting: new
NSANTED-Houses for Investment 81 on tho
800. Smith, 22d and Tasker. Dickinson 55i
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HANERFORp, on COLLEGE GROUNDS
1s-room house. all conveniences; shade. fruit
choice location; for months; photo.
Others. sac to $500 mo. List on application,
G. T.. PETERS & son, Cos CHESTNUT ST
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BUCKS CO. FARMS AND COUNTRY HoMEs-
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PENNSYLVANIA SUBURBAN

CYNWYD-Five minutes' walk from station; II
rooms. baths, open ireplaces, gAs and
slscire ,,s6is, n EsarsFsa EqasF e ans gsrden acres
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CITY

ATTRACTIVE HOMES FOR RENT
Some OF them brand new--"NEVER BEFORE
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NORMAN S. SHERWOOD
Spruce 397i. 1fli Walnut st. Race 3O25
Particularly examine today the 5000 block
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The Stanley Booking Corporation

following pbtain
the theatre in locality