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Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
WOMEN ARE GLAD WHEN BABIES DIE.
 SUfftRINGS END
Authenticated Letter From Russia Brings News of
 Horrible Conditions.

New York, Aug. 9.-Jews in War saw are starving, according to letter which is vouched for by the Zionist committee, and made public here to- night.
 "Death from starvation is a real fact" declared the letter. "It is wit messed everywhere. Jewish mothers seem happy to see their nursing ba- bies die-at least they are thru their suffering. Wealthy people cut hair off the heads of their daughters, and send it to detalers, to purchase necessities, such as bread, for their starving little ones."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
|ESLIE FARMER,
 ACCEPTED IN ARMY, SHOOTS HIMSELF

Leslie, Aug. 9.-While returning (me Wednesday, after being selected the army draft, Miller Goodman, married, remarked that he expect 10 be buried on Clear Creek, at mppell, nine miles from here, and ! on French soil.
 rms morning he told his wife gre to build new house and ked other family matters. Then
 went to neighbours house and himself through the heart. He
 not claimed exemption.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
Supplies, Equipment and Transportation are Prac-
 tical Things Desired
PLENTY SOLDIERS
 TO DO FIGHTING
The Principal Thing, However, Is for Entente Nations to Lend EncOur- agement 10 New Democracy, Say
 Members American Mission.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Empbatic dis approval of the suggestion that American troops be sent to the east ern front was brought home by all except by one of the members of the American mission to Russia. It was authorltatively stated tonight that Charles Edward Russell is the only. commissioner who believes it desir- able to put American soldiers in Rus sia and that others believe their pres ence would be detrimental rather 1han helpful to the armies of the new democracy.
 Elihu Root, and his associates on the mission, lunched with Secretary Lansing today and told him more of their experience than conclusions. Their written report, submitted toy the president yesterday, probably will not be made public.
 Organization and encouragement, and not men, it was explained, are Russia's needs. With 10,000000 men under arms, Russia does not need few thousand strange soldiers, talk ing a strange tongue, drawing more pay and eating better food than her own men. Rolling stock for railroads to carry supplies and equipment to the soldiers and the supplies them selves are the real requirements and they vii! grow. ' Both Russian and Rumanian forces will need supplies and equipment far worse next winter than they do today and the transportation problem then Will be greater also. Of. the greatest importance. the commissioners say, is constant encouragement for the al- lies. Anti-American propaganda, headed by former residents of this country and now financed by Ger mans are seeking to paint Americans in the blackest way.
 Shortly after outbreak of the revo- iutlon, it is declared, the propagand- lsts composed of Socialists against all present forms of government, re- turned to their native land and began berating the United States and it's people Germans, quick to see the advantage of controlling these agita- tors. began supplying them with money and today, flushed with wealth, they are going thru Russia spreading the most vicious canards,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
BODY IS FOUND
 0F LITTLE CHILD CALLED A BOTHER
Two Women Held in Ver- mont Jail, Following Con-
 fessions of Killing.

St. Johnsbury, Vt., Aug. 9.-The body of Alice Bradshaw, little cripple, believed to have been murdered July 5, because she was "bother," was found tonight on the border of a small swamp about a mile from her fath- CTS house at Linden. The discovery was made by E. A. Gray, who was rowing along the edge of the swamp.
 Miss Etta May Hicks, house keeper for John Bradshaw, the child's father. and Mrs. Alvin Remission, are said to have confessed that they killed the child. The women have been under arrest since July 6, and have made contradictory statements from time to time.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
MYERS AGAIN 't ARE OPERATING
 ON RIO GRANDE

E1 Paso, Aug. 9.-Mexican snipers we resumed operation on "The Is- nd," a small tract of land on the merican side of the Rio Grande, but the Mexican side of the border. Snlplng at American army partols
 nightly occurrence and the sol- |ers have been given orders to re- lrn the fire, and to shoot to kill.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
CARPENTERS MAY
 ORDER A STRIKE
 ThRUOUT NATION
Threaten to Stop Work on Government Jobs if Non-
 Union Men are Retained.

New York, Aug. 9.-Threats that every union man engaged on govern ment work would strike within a few days unless demands of the carpen- ter's union for the c.oseu snop on government contracts are met, were made by spokesmen fcsa the union at a conference here today with repre- sentatlves of the war and navy de- partments and contractors.
 The union leaders declared that if the strike is called, more than 5O.- goo men will quit work. Altho an- other conference will be held tomor- row, it was said tonight there is a deadlock.
 The discussions were said to have included proposition from the un- 'on representatives, that all non-unon carpenters now at work on govern ment jobs will be taken into the un- ions without initiation fees.
 According to the union men. car- penters on the cantonments, aviation training camps and New York navy yard already are affected. The union men declared that the questions now being considered affected only the eastern section of the country, but they threaten to make it nation Wide movement. if their demands are not granted by the contractors. They seek to have the government compel the contractors to employ union men cnly, or to award government con- tracts only to men employing union men axc1usive1v
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
WILL COMMANDER AMERICAN BOATS
 AT EARLY DATE
Shipping Board Expects to Complete Organization
 Operator of Board.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Commandeer- ing of American tonnage now on the seas will be begun by the shipping board, it was learned today, as soon as an operating department can be organized and a practical shipping man can be found to head it.
 The board deems it unwise to take over for operation any ship until a definite plan is formed and until it has an organization. Two plans are being considered, one for government operation and the other for a system of commendeering charters. Under the latter plan the vessels will be turned back to the owners for opera tion under the direction of the boards operating department The latte. plan probably will be adopted.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
To Settle Strikes.

Washington, Aug. 9-Creation of a labor adjustment commission, to have flnal Jurisdiction during the war over labor disputes in plants having con- tracts with the government, has been determined upon by the council of national defense.
 1t is proposed to award contracts only to those manufacturers who will agree to abide by its findings, and require pledges from their employees 10 do so.
 Members of the commission have not. yet been appointed. They will be nine in number, three representing the government, three representatives of manufacturers and three repre- senting labor unions.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
DYNAMITE ON BRIDGE.

Popular Bluff, Mo-, Aug. 9.-Fifteen pounds of dynamite were found by section men on the St. Louis and San francisco railroad bridge here yes- terday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
MNDSEY.s CONDITION BAD.

At 2:30 o'clock this morning it was Pnounced that John Avis Lindsey, Re Palmyra farmer who was struck a street car Wednesday afternoon, as in critical condition, and that 1t
 as feared death would occur. Mem
 ITS of the family are at his bedside.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10

Five cities in Florida now have woman suffrage.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
President Wilson Also May Participate in Movement,
 Through Letters.
WAR PURCHASES
 BEING PLANNED
New Government Board Goes Over It's Program in Detail, to Arrange That Allies Get Supplies at Fair Prices
 and That Public Is Protected.

Washingtor: Aug. 9.-Congress may turn itself into q great chautauqual when it finishes work nere, to en- tighten every sec''. .oL of the country on the need for prosecuting the war vigorously, not only as q war for world democracy but as fight for American rights and preservation.
 President Wilson himself may "do his bit' in the same direction possi- bly, by a speech on some occasion or by letter tc congressional leaders. The latter were talking of assisting every representative and senator to go through his district during the re- cess, speaking on the part of the United States in the war and empha- sizing that the United States is fight ing for the future, not of the world but of itself.
 Those who favor the plan point out that the country is hearing many agitatcrs who oppose the draft and participation in the war. They think that fathers and mothers who are giving sons to the colors should hear something on the other side of the question and from official sources.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10

Blue-eyed men are said to make the best rifle shots.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
War Purchase Plans.

Washington, Aug. 9.-The govern ment war. purchasing program was gone over in detail today by the new war industries board. 1t calls for an elimination of excessive profits on war materials to American and allied governments, and contemplates pro lection for the American people against excessive charges.
 One subject given special considera- tion today was that of compelling American producers to sell war sup plies to the allies at the same price charged the American government Protests against this policy are so general the government, if necessary, will seek legislation to accomplish it.
 Reports that steel producers had declined to furnish the government with rails because of the low prices, indicated that an open opposition is appearing.
 The hope of the war board, which reflects the attitude of the adminis- tration, is that industry will be brought to negotiations and that no new laws will be required. This ap- plies also to the intent of seeing that the general public also obtains it's goods at reasonable prices.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
TO Debate War Tax Bill.

Washington, Aug. 9.-Senate debate on the $2,0O6,97OOOO war tax bill is to begin tomorrow, with leaders hopeful of passage in two weeks.
 Chairman Simmons of the finance committee will open discussion and Senators McCumber and other mem- bers are expected to follow.
 Debate is expected to center on the war profits, liquor and consumption tax sections. To expedite the bill. about half of both parties are said to he pledged to refrain as far as pos- slble from speech-making for time- killing purposes.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-08-10
The Weather

Friday and Saturday partly cloudy: warmer Saturday.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03
|OHN BARLEYC0RN MEETS WATERLOO IN
UNDERESTIMATE COMMIS'N GETS RESULTS
Rv EDWARD HEATING
from the Third Colo
RADIO DistricD.

RADIO District.
Washington, D. c. Feb: %:
was a badly demoralized
b,nch of "Wets' which went
own to defeat in the House of
representatives on the after
oon of Feb. 21, when, by a
Dtp of four to one, the lower
ranch of the national legisla-
bre made it a criminal offense
ship liquor from "wet'
ate to a "dry" state and at
e same time excluded liquor
ADVERTISEMENTS, in any form,
Fom the mails.
For years the supporters of
bhn Barleycorn have declar-
that "prohibition did not
rohibit" and that as much in
|xicating liquor was sold in
hrv" as in "wet" territory.
ow Uncle Sam, for the first
me in the history of the ma
pn, is legally obligated to as
st in keeping liquor out of
bry" states, and prohibition
iii prohibit unless Demon
I'm is stronger than the state
Id federal governments COM
ned.
Many of the "dry" and
vet" leaders in both branch
of Congress took the posi-
IN that the "bone-dry"
hendment might hurt the
use of prohibition. Their
cory was that if liquor was
rred from "dry" states a re-
ton would be produced
hich might sweep some of
pse states back into the
yet" column, and prevent
me "wet" states from voting
(ry." While l recognize the
|nesty of the men who took
ht position, I believe their
" asoning was fallacious.
Frankly, l cannot follow the
Entail processes Of the man
ho contends that liquor ads
ould be excluded from the
pills and that liquor should
t be excluded from inter-
tie commerce.
| was glad of an opportunity
vote for the Reed amend
ent. 1t will make more than
ii the states "dry" and in
|dition to that will compel a
|iform enforcement of the
".
This Congress has also
opted bills forbidding the
e of liquor in Alaska and in
F national parks and l be-
We that before March fourth
this year the District of Col
pbla will be put in the "dry"
umn.
Probably before this letter
|! be printed the federal pro-
Pltlon amendment will be
ICED before the House, and
re is a good chance that it
secure the necessary two
rds vote. However, it will
impossible to secure consid-
tlon by the Senate.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03
Curbing the MONOPOLY

hell lne federal Trade
commission was created bv a
Democratic Congress some of
our Republican friends in
dulged in sharp criticism.
They said we were merely
creating more offices for faith
ful party workers and they
made light of the suggestion
that Big Business" might be
regulated without being drag
ged into court.
The commission and it's
sponsors were vindicated a
few days ago when, without
any kind of legal proceeding,
the paper manufacturers
agreed to submit to the find
ings of the commission and to
even permit the latter to fix
the price at which they would
sell their product.
The story is an interesting
one: Following the declara-
ton of war the paper manu-
facturers, who are in a close
combine, began showing up
their prices. In some instanc-
es they charged small publish
ers 400 per cent more than the
prevailing prices before the
war.
The newspapermen in des-
pair appealed to the Depart
ment of Justice and the trades
commission. The latter made
hurried but searching in
quiry and found that the cost
of producing paper had not
been increased. This proved
that the combine was merely
taking advantage of war con-
ditions to rob the newspapers
of the country Of millions an
nually.
All the facts were made
public and the commission sug-
gested to the members of the
combine that they must cease
their nefarious practices Or
the Department of Justice
would be asked to appeal to
the courts.
1t didn't take the monopol-
lists very long to make up their
minds and within forty-eight
hours they announced an un-
conditional surrender, and
agreed to permit the commits
sion to fix the price of paper.
Can't "Hold Up" Uncle Sam
There was one provision in
the naval appropriation bill
which did not receive the at
tention it deserved from the
public. That was the section
giving the President power to
take over and operate private
ship yards and other industrial
enterprises doing work for the
government.
The owners of these estab-
lishments have shown a dispo-
sition to charge the govern
ment exorbitant prices and in
some instances have either re-
fused to take contracts in con-
nection with national defense
or have insisted that such con-
tracts must wait on the COM
pletion of more profitable pri-
vate contracts.
Congress takes the position
that when an emergency faces
the nation, Uncle Sam should
be in a position to command
eer property as well as men.
Of course, the owners of the
concerns taken over. will be
properly compensated, but
they will not be permitted to
coin the patriotism of their fel-
low citizens into unreasonable
dividends.
The new flour mill at Pueblo, K.
| G. Breckenridge, manager has been
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03

John Rush, district attorney, was
down from Denver several days the
latter part of last week on business
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03

Mrs. n. Culvert who has been
visiting Mrs. j. w. Robertson for the
past few days returned to her home
in Salt Lake, Monday night.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03
When to Take Chamberlain's Tablet

When to Take Chamberlain's Tablets
When you feel dull and stupid af-
ter eating.
When constipated or bilious.
When you have a sick headache.
When you have a sour stomach.
When you belch after eating.
When you have indigestion.
When nervous or respondent.
When you have no relish for your
meals.
When your liver Is torpid.
Obtainable everywhere.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03

The new flour mill at Pueblo. R.
G.. Breckenridge, manager, has been
in operation during the past week
and the quality of the product is
highly praised in the Pueblo press.
The Monte Vista journal., 1917-03-03

L. C. Hollingshead and Mrs. c. A.
Allen of Chicago, brother and sister
of the late Jay d. Hollingshead and
Mrs. j. d. Hollingshead, his wife,
accompanied his body to Denver
Monday night for interment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
war COUNCIL IS FORMED
BY LOCAL LIBRARY BOARD TO
RAISE MONEY FOR SOL
DIERS' LIBRARIES

Morrison county has been called up.
on to raise $500 as it's share of the
million dollar fund for the construc.
ton and equipping of libraries in the
army environments and wherever there
are any American soldiers, and 10.
cal library war council was formed fol-
this purpose at a meeting last Monday
afternoon in the directors room of the
German-American National bank.
The members Of the library board
and ten key men and women appointed
by the president Of the board, consti-
tute the war council. Each Of these
is expected to contribute ST. to the fund
and to ask ten other persons to con.
tribute an equal amount. It is not ex.
pected that all the money can be rails
ed in this manner and the council will
raise the balance by private subscrip-
tions and contributions from various
organizations, etc.
S. G. Vasaly, president Of the board,
is president of the war council, Mrs.
A: H. Vernon is secretary, Mrs. r. D.
Musser is treasurer and Mrs. J. L.
Blanchard, librarian, is campaign man.
ager. The key men and women are
Rev. A. Lamothe, Rev. Philip E. Greg.
Dry, A. F. Koslosky, D. M. Cameron,
M. W. Zipoy, Mrs. R. D. Musser, Mrs.
A. H. Vernon, Mrs. E. J. Richie, Mrs.
J. K. Martin and Miss Laura Brannen
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
FRENCH AERIAL SQUADS
SHELL 7 GERMAN CITIES
Announcement Of Attacks Made by
Berlin-Germans Claim Three
Raiders Shot Down.

Berlin, Sept. 20.-French aerial
squadrons have bombarded several
German cities in Wurtemburg, Rhen'
ish Prussia, and Upper Alsace, accord.
ing to an official statement issued by
the German war Office.
"Our enemies have undertaken sew
eral bombing raids against South
German territory" says the statement.
Near Stuttgart one soldier was
slightly wounded. At Freudenstadt
and at Colmar damage was done to
buildings. Three enemy airplanes
were shot down on German SOIL"
A French official statement said nu'
merous raids we're carried out by
French machines which dropped $4,000
kilos of projectiles on German estab
lishments.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
BRAKEMAN STABBED BY COLOR
ED PORTER

w. Wagner, a brakeman on east
bound train No. 2, was stabbed in the
back twice by Fred Coulton, colored
porter, early Saturday morning, fol-
lowing a quarrel which was the result
of the porter's having closed the door
to the observation car of the tram
before the brakeman could get on. He
had zone out to flag while the train
stopped at Staples. Two bad cuts, one
six inches long and the other eight
inches long, were inflicted on Wagner 8
hack. He was taken to the IN. r.
hospital at Brainerd and Coulton was
arrested and taken to the Todd county
Jail. The wounds were not considered
serious and unless infection sets in MI.
Wagner will not be laid up long.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
END OF SHIP STRIKE
|SExPECTEDbYU.S.
FEDERAL cONclLtAToR sENOs
FORECAST TO WASHINGTON
:-LoNo CONFERENCE HELD
MEN TO GET HIGHER WAGES
Partial Victory For Unions Predicted
Dy Ship 8oard-Hurley to Mako
Proposals in Case Settle
ment Fails.

Washington, Sept. 20.-Hope for 4
settlement of the San Francisco ship.
yard strike within 48 hours was in
dicated late Wednesday in labor de-
partment message from w. T. Boyce,
special conoiliator.
His message said unless the present
attitude of leaders on both sides
changes, an early settlement is as.
sured.
To Make Announcement.
The shipyards strike will end short
ly with wage increases to the en-
ployees, it was also stated at the
United States shipping board offices.
Chairman E. N. Hurley of the board
expects to be able to announce a set
Element as soon as the strikers rep.
resentatives accept the governments
wage offer. If no acceptance is i'm
mediately received, an effort will be
made to have the strikers return to
work on the basis Of pay in effect at
the Mare Island government navy
yards pending further negotiations for
final adjustment.
Hurley Undecided.
Urgent suggestion from the Ameri:
can Federation Of Labor, however,
that the entire Pacific coast should be
considered a unit for considering wage
scales for shipyard employees compli.
Gated the situation.
Hurley was undecided regarding his
proposed flying visit to San Francisco
to plead personally with the $4,000
strikers. Meetings with Samuel Com.
pers, the shipping board and the ship.
yard wage adjustment commission, as
we'll as further reports from mediators
on the Pacific coast, are desired by
Hurley before he decides whether the
trip is necessary.
In Conference is Hours.
San Francisco, Sept. 20.-Represen.
tatives of both sides in the contro-
versy have gone into session again
with government representatives.
Conferences which began early
Tuesday and continued without inter.
mission for 16 hours, adjourned at 2
a. M, and were resumed again at
1890 a. m.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
NORTH ELM DALE

Sept. 1S.-E. NJ. La1 son called on
Mark Peterson of Swan River tues
day.
Cornelius Olson, who has been at
st. Gabriel's hospital few days, to
have one Of his fingers amputated, re-
turned home Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martlnson ana
Miss Lille Gunderson motored to Lit
flo Falls Saturday to attend the Nor
rison County Fair.
3. NJ. Larson and Henry Olson went
to Bowlus and Royalton one day last
week. 8,
Martin Larson has purchased a! new
car.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Peterson and
son Kenneth motored to Bowlus Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Larson and
children. Mrs. Pauline Wittke and
Carl Stay motored to Little Falls on
Sunday to attend the fair.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Jacobson and chill
dren and Mrs. R. P. Anderson motored
to Little Falls Monday to attend the
fair.
Clarence johnson is filing his silo
this week.
Jeffrey Hanson Of Swan River was
an Elm Dale caller one day last week.
Albert Booth of Two Rivers called
on E. M. Larson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Larson and chill
dren motored to Little Falls Sunday.
Henry Olson and Albert Booth trad
ed two cows last Saturday.
Frank Herman went to Bowlus one
day last week.
H. A. Olson cut corn for Frank
Jendro last week, with his corn bind
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1917-09-21
WEST BELLEVUE

Sept. 1S.-Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Thorn
dyke and J. r. Stone and daughter
spent Friday at Sank Rapids.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. E. Brockway au-
toed to Sank Rapids Wednesday,.
Geo. Chapman and family spent
Monday in Little Falls.
James M. Lambert has moved to Roy
alton to live. Mr.. Lambert has rent
ed his farm to his son Josiah.
L. J. Dassow and wife visited at the
J. r. Stone home Sunday.
Thomas MacDougall autoed to Roy
alton Sunday.
Mrs. G. Schubert was in Royalton
Saturday.
F. J. FISHERMAN was in Royalton
one day last week.
Fred and G. M. Brockway autoed
to Royalton Saturday.