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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
DELAYS HEARING OF
SOUTH DAKOTA man
Government Postpones Action
Against G. Schmidt, Charged
With Threatening President.

Sioux Falls. s. d.. April 5--Hearing
on the charges against Charles
Schmidt, arrested at Brookings, S. d.,
for alleged threats against the life OF
President Wilson was set for late to-
day before United States Commissioner
ID. j. Conway, here.
Schmidt is held in the county Jail
here awaiting the outcome of the hear
ing. The federal grand jury now is in
session and it has been suggested that
some action might be taken by that
BODY
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
Negroes in South, Particularly
in Cotton and Tobacco Belts,
Incited Against Govern
ment by Kaiser's Spies.
DISCOVERY BRINGS CHECK
Southern Federal Agents Be.
ieved to Have Stopped Ac-
tivities of Men Conspir-
ing Slaughter.
DISCOVERY BRINGS CHECK

Birmingham, Ala. April 4.-Re-
ports that German agents are
working in southern states, partic-
ularly in the tobacco and cotton
belt, to incite negroes against the
United States government were
confirmed here today by local fed
eral agents. These officials an-
nounced that steps already have
been taken to curb these activities.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
KAISER TO MAKE NO
WAR, OFFICIALS SAY
Protest to South America Elk.
pected to Bring Dissension
in That Country.

London, April 5--An Exchange Tele-
graph dispatch from Amsterdam says
1t is reported there from Berlin that the
German government contemplates
sending to all neutrals a protest against
the expected American declaration that
a state of war with Germany exists. 1t
is hoped in Germany, the dispatch says.
that the protest will influence South
America republics as it will denounce
President Wilson'S policy as perilous to
the neutrality of the republics of Cen.
trail and South America
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
CHEERS For WILSON.

London, April A storm of ap-
plause was aroused in the house OF
commons by mention of President
Wilson's address to congress. Henry
Dalziel asked Chancellor Bonar Law
whether he was in position to give
ingormation as to the declaration OF
the American congress in regard to
war
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
BETHLEHEM STEEL BOOKS.

Newark N. j., April 4.-Business on
the books of the bethlehem Steel cor
poration is larger than ever in it's his
tory, amounting to between $3.50, ,000,-
coo and 300,0O0,O00. it was said by
Charles M. Schwab at the 18th annual
stockholders meeting here. at which he
was reelected as director.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
ASK WILSON TO REMEMBER
PACIFISTS OF LAST FALL

New York. April 4-The executive
committee of the emergency peace fed
GRAFTON, after Il meeting here has sent
telegram to President Wilson urging
him to remember the silent millions
who last November reelected you be-
cause you have kept the country out Of
war" and to consult them once more
by an advisory referendum"
Telegrams were sent to every senator
and representative calling upon them
20 vote against war.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
BoNAR LAW AWAITS ACTION.

London, April Andrew Bonar Law
member of the British war council and
government spokesman in the house of
commons, today stated in the lower
house of parliament that until Presi-
dent Wilson's speech had been dis
cussed by the United States congress
the British government was satisfied
it would not be right to take official
notice of it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
STUDENTS AID in WAR.

Salt Lake City, Utah, April 4.-Dean
Lucy Vancott, of the University of
Utah, has announced that all the stu
dents of the college would give aid to
the United States in case Of war. Many
of the pupils have taken steps to en-
ter the army and navy service while
others are taking up industrial lines
to assist the country
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
CER ERMANY TO
OBEY PACT

Washington, d. c.. April 4.-Ger-
many's reply to the American note
which refused to accept the interpreta-
tion Of the old Prussian treaties Of
1899 and 1928 because Of Germany's
fragrant violations" of the treaties,
contains almost no argument in refu-
tation of the American contentious, but
states that Germany will live up to
that part of the treaty dealing with
Americans in Germany.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
vARDAMAN's DisREsPEcT
FOR NATIONAL ANTHEM
BRINGS KISSES IN CAFE

Washington, April . Senator
Nardaman. speaking of the fact
that he was hissed in cafe last
night because he did not get up
when the Star Spangled Ban
ner" was played. said today he
had served as major in the
Spanish war and was in Cuba
nine months and that he was
prepared to go into the army
again.
u shall offer my services
when war becomes actual" said
Senator Nardaman II served
in the Spanish war and will
serve again, and l want to say
E that if the people who are
; bringing on this war will go as
; far as l will go they will do
; some service for their country.
; ITO intimate that do not re-
; spect the flag is contemplate
) and outrageous"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
AUSTRIAN GENERAL KILLED.

Amsterdam, (via London), April A.
A Salzburg dispatch to the Berlin
Tageblatt announces the death of the
Austrian Major General Won Hennerg,
who was killed by an avalanche during
an inspection on the Italian front.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
3 KILLED IN
COURT ROOM

Sanford, Cal, April 81. P. Denny,
Meadows, justice of the peace; f. L.
Cooper, an attorney, and a third man
named Wiley in Judge Meadows court
room here today. Denny was shot dead
in the street later by Constable w. J.
Kinds,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
1000 ACRES OF LAWNS
TO BE SOWN TO GARDEN

Baltimore, Md, April 4.-To
help remedy the danger of any
after war is declared, city Of
ficials decided to utilize about
1000 acres of lawns in city parks
for truck farming. The park
board appointed several of it's
experts to lay off the grounds
and it is likely work will be
started on the farms next week.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
Villa and Murguia Are Said to
Have Agreed, Under German
Agents, to Invade U. S.
When War Comes.
oBREGoM TEUToN's CHOICE
Carranza Strong Man Goes Over
to Kaiser With Strong Follow
ing, Especially in Northern
Mexico, Reports Say.

New York. April 5-Former Presi-
dent Taft, speaking at dinner given
in his honor here, declared that "if any
nation is to attack u.s. it will be through
Mexico" He characterized the neigh
boring republic as an international
nuisance" and General Carranza as
mot the most reliable Individual"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
DISCUSS WAR LOAN.

Washington. April 4.-The problem
of financing the war was discussed in
detail at the cabinet meeting, and it
is understood plans were considered
for passage of a large loan by popular
A bill to authorize such
loan may be submitted to congress soon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
AUSTRIA TO
BREAK SOON

London. April 5--A dispatch from
The Hague to the Exchange Telegraph
company. received here today, says that
Austria Hungary will break diplomatic
relations with the United States as the
result of strong German pressure.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
pEsERTERs TO MEXICO.

FL Paso. Tex, April 5-Nine deser-
tions from the United States army on
the border have been reported to fed
eral and county authorities in the last
three days. The majority of the desert
ers, it is said. were of German birth
and were thought to have gone to
Mexico.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
TEuTONSCA|N
ON RUSSIANS

Berlin, April German forces yes
terday captured, on the middle Stokhod
river, the Toboly bridge head held by
the Russians, on the western bank, ac
cording to the official announcement
issued by the German army headquart-
ers staff Considerable booty was taken
by the Germans.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
70 ENLIsT UNDER T. r.

Corpus Christi, Tex, April 4.-South
Texas cowpunchers, ex-rangers, ranch
men and farmers, under the leadership
of County Judge Timon. have begun
the organization of a cavalry regiment
of rough riders to be ready when Pres
tdent Wilson calls for volunteers.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05

Petrograd. April German troops
have forced crossing of the. Stokhod
river in Volhynia, after pressing back
the Russians, the war office announced
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
POSSE KILLS
kAMERAD

Ord, Neb.. April 5-Louis Kamerad,
escaped prisoner and confessed mur-
derer of Alice Parkos, 49, year-old girl,
was shot and killed by a posse in u
barn near here today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
kIEL REFLECTED MAYOR.

st. Louis, Mo-, April 4.-Mayor Henry
w. Kiel, republican was reelected here
by majority estimated at 10000. over
William c. Connett, his democratic op-
ponent.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05

Paris, April 5-French patrols last
night reached the southwestern out
skirts of st. Quentin, the war office an
nounces. Fighting continued south of
Ailette. The French made further
gains east and west of the Somme.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
HOUSE ELEcTEp in ToPEKA,

Topeka, Kan, April 4.--Jay Il. House.
was reelected mayor of Topeka by a
majority of S9l votes over his oppon-
ent, l.. L. kiene, former sheriff Of
Shawnee county in a quiet election.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05

The car shops of one of the leading
railroad companies of this country turn
out a box car every six minutes.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
FOREIGN MINISTER QUITS.

FOREIGN MINISTER QUITS.
Mexico City. April General Cam
dido Aguilar, formally retired today as
foreign minister in the Mexican pro-
visional government. He was replaced
temporarily by ub-Secretary Ernest
Garza Poze.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
ollAkE I'M vlcroRlA.

London, April 4.-Reuters Melbourne
correspondent reports a local earth
quake in towns in northeastern Vic
toria He says some uneasiness is felt.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05
LaFoIIette Sees eronna.

Richard Belt has completed bust Of
Lord Kitchener.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-04-05

forced upon us and we did much to
avoid it. For nearly three years the
president. congress and the American
people have hoped to avoid it, But one
desperate act by the imperial German
government has followed another. I do
not mean to say Germany has desired
war with us. l do not believe that. But
the imperial German government has
been desperate and has taken desper-
tn oh
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

tests the e1pertmenters said that not
only have very promising sheets Of
pulp been obtained from both the hem
lock and jackpine. but paper has been
made from them on commercial ma
chimes. operating at high speed, and
under all other conditions Of actual
commercial practice, which has the
strength. finish and appearance of
standard news paper. The production
per grinder, the horsepower consume
ion per ton and the yield per cord
approximate the averages which OBJ
tain in the grinding of spruce. Again.
pulps composed of mixtures Of hem
lock. spruce and jackpine in different
proportions have been obtained which
compare very favorably with the or
dlnary spruce ground wood.
Hemlock ground wood has a decided
reddish tinge. though this is not very
noticeable, even in all-hemlock sheets
OF news paper. Jackpine pulp Is also
slightly Off in color, but is not nearly
as dark as hemlock pulp
since the experiments were made the
use of tackpine as we'll as of hemIoclc
has greatly increased and tho demand
Tor the pine. which Grows in the
Potomac and Patuxent valleys, is caus-
ingslarge tracts Of hitherto unprofit-
able lands to yield a revenue and to
be returned to farming uses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

vapor proved. indeed. to be the ghost Of
the unfortunate Old Man who had suf-
fered SO greatly after arriving at the
cavern. and on the Journey thereto. and
Also owing to the Vaccinations OF Mr..
Wilson. for sixteen long. previous years.
And; with the typical Inconsistency of
complete change Of character since
passing; Forgetting every former tie
tnimical to its former benefactor. and
assuming the position OF terror-in-ch,ef
OF a place upon which, in life. 1t had
pronounced an unfavorable opinion and
for which 1t had shown no attachment
whatever, 1t now appeared to have no
affairs to call 1t elsewhere. nor any pur-
pose in existence save to unsettle the
reason of one who had shown 1t moth
ing but kindness For, in truth. Harold
Ramorez feared he might go mad-and
Periods mouth opened and his eyes
bulged fearsomely as he wrote
At that very instant the flame Of his
depleted lantern died absolutely. Harold
Ramorez himself was not left In more
complete eclipse. Instinct brought Pen
rod to his feet at a bound. and. as he
looked out over the side of the sawdust
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
Soaring Them Away.

FRANK A. VANDERBILT. chairman Of
u liberty loan committee. said the
other day in New York:
THE loan machinery was made easy,
simple and informal. SO that all could
come in. We didn't want to scare the
plain people away, you know.
Some of our past loans did scare the,
plain people. They were like the swag =
ger seashore hotel
This hotel so very swagEer
that the guests all felt like inmates or
prisoners.
There was a little man who arrived
there one night and rang his bell for
some ice water. No answer. He rang
again. Still no answer. Then he put
his finger on the button and held It
there till he heard footsteps.
"A knock. and a majestic maid en-
tered. She looked at the little man
scornfully.
Ibid you ring% she asked.
Yes said he.
"Humph, said the maid. Who lifted
you up to the bell%"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
The Empty House

Suddenly Penrod whirled straiKht
about with AK and carving knife both
lifted to strike at something behind
him.
Nothing was there except tho side
board. so he 'bout-faced suspiciously
again. Then, laying the az upon the
tn BILE. but keeping the knife in his right
hand. he stepped upon chair and ex-
tended his left hand to the gas fixture.
meaning to turn the Jet on full. But he
pressed the key in the wrong direction.
and for the second time within that
half-hour Periods light went out. To
person in his condition 1t was a dis
aster. and, uttering an exclamation OF
horror, he stumbled and fell from the
chair with light crash.
He was up again in an instant, cutting
the air in all directions with the cary
ing knife; then he CROPPED for the ak.
found 1t. and stood still once more on
the defensive, listening intently. ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

house The air was thick and black;
Strawberries In The yard took curious
changing shapes. and Penrod kept a
wary eye upon them az he threaded his
way to the kitchen door.
1t opened to hts hand, revealing moth
ing save by reminiscent odor: but there
was dim light in tho dining room
ThIther he proceeded. his unnerved
condition being at once improved by
the sight Of viands and vegetables. FOR
there was plate upon the table at his
accustomed place. and food plenteous.
though grown cold.
A conjunction of suggestions, occur
ring as he ate recalled something like
an echo of Delia's voice; gradually he
became susceptible to an impression
that his father and mother and sister
had not dined at home. Then. abrupt
ly, 1t struck him that he might be alone
in the house.
"All alone in an empty house" AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
A Regular Kaiser.

ss1r HE kaiser is a queer customer"
said Jacob Schin. New York
banker and philanthropist. during q
Cooper Union debate. The more the
German people ask Of him the less he
gives them,
THE way tho kaiser has treated the
German people about this business OF
universal suffrage reminds me OF the
Blue mill.
Tho hands of tho Blue mill, you
know. waited on the owner and told
him they wentef shorter hours.
Very good said tho owner. Your
wish shall DO granted, mon. Well boz
gin with shorter dinner houra'"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22
No Humanity.

6esfr HE Germans," said Admiral Cho-
cheprat of the French mission,
during his visit to New York-'ths
Germans don't know what humanity
means When they talk about being
humane they remind mo of little
Marius,
"Marius was very proud of the new
kittens, and went one day to get them
to show to visitor.
"As he returned through the hall the
kittens made a frightfu1 noise. and his
mother called;
Don't hurt the kittens, Msriusr
No. mother. l WON'T said he. tn
carrying them very carefully by hakR
stemx}"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

pecting the worst and painting. with
an effect, upon that stiffness, almost up
roarious.
He moved at last; TREMENDOUSLY felt his
way round the table and debouched to
the mantelpfece, where matches were
sometimes to be found in a small porce-
lain slipper, madly believed to be deco
rative
chill struck to his spine at verit-
able sound behind him. This one was q
faint creak, the result of some capll-
larry action in the wooden floor. but SO
far as Penrod's nerves were concerned
1t might have been a shot.
Wheeling he struck frantic blow
with the ak, which. completing a flne
curve. tremendously failed to amputate
the wielders left foot at the ankle, but.
as an incident permanently relieved all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

box toward the open door. his state of
mind was one that needed the imm edi-
ate reinsurance Of sunshine. And
bright. warm. July afternoon sunshine
was what Penrod fully expected to see.
Instead. he looked into Egyptian
night.
Therefore, it is not surprising that
when Penrod emerged from the stable,
a very few seconds later. breathing
somewhat disconcertedly, he bore in
both hands, ready for all emergencies,
an overweighty but certainly formid-
able weapon, which had come to his
hand as he slid down from the sawdust
box.
1t was an ak
There was no moon; there were no
stars: there was no light in heaven;
there was no light in a neighbor's
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-22

the words formed in Penrods mind 1t
was as II a husky voice had uttered
them somewhere overhead. He was
grievously startled.
AN empty housed"
At the upper end of the table was
part of q cold ham, beside which lay a
large horn-handled carving knife, and
Penrod, after swallowing dryly once or
twice, lunged suddenly at this imple-
ment, grasped 1T, and stood upon the
defensive. He remained in a tense at
titude, listening; and there was no
sound either within the house or with
out; nothing could have been more
omfnous. Finally. carving knife in
hand he went back to the kitchen,
where he had left the ak. and returned
to the dining room. doubly armed.
Again he stood to listen.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
RSUN NEGOTIATES
FOR SURRENDER
Republican Army Has
Chinese Monarchist Leader
Penned in Peking
AMERICANS-JAPS
GUARD LEGATIONS
nv RALPH TURNER.


United Press Stan Correspondent
TOXIC, July 1i.-American and
Japanese troops working side by aido
have repaired many OF the railways
leading out Of Picking. and today
were reported. with rolnforcoments
from Tlontsin as guarding the iega'
tons In the Chinese capital and en-
forcing order
Dispatches received here declare the
hattie reported recently outside Of
Picking between Chang Hsun'a mon-
archists forces and The army OF the
republic was In reality only n clash
of advance guards There was not
moro tnan fifty or sixty casualties
on either side Tho Republicans,
however. beat back Chang hsun'a
men and continued on the road to
Picking.
Chang Hsun. with his dwlndilna
forces was reported today % nave
Withdrawn into the imperial city OF
pokng and 20 be negotiating for
surrender with a guarantee OF his per.
sonal safety. II was limited that h'
intended 10 bargain on the basis o
preservation OF the Forbidden City I
he were granted amnesty All OF th'
monarchists requests for mediation
have been rejected and his troops ore
formally withdrawn from Picking.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
COUNTY Officials
on ANXIOUS BENCH
Who Will Pay Bills if Elec-
ton Law is Invalid,
They Ask
VOTERS TO REGISTER
FIRST DAY, JULY 81

Who will pay the cost Of register
ing the voters July 21 for the we"
and dry election. II the court de-
clares the law providing for the cleo
ton 10 be unconstitutional. county
officials are asking.
Judge Rice I'm Superior Court this
morning. fixed July % as the time Tor
hearing argument in suits attacking
the law fled by counsel for the
'wets." he stated that this action
should not interfere with the hold
ing OF the first registration day, July
21. He also said the law Is oonsti-
utional until decided otherwise.
Under this situation the registrars
must sit July 81 there must be regis
tration places and there must be the
blanks for registering and making
returns on the. registration for the
day.
This will all cost considerable
money and the law providing all this
expense has been attacked as IN
constitutional. The Levy Court
charged by the law with paying tho
bills, has already turned down one
bill and says it will turn down al
others until thore Ia a decision OF
the constitutionality Of the law.
Suppose, say the county officials
that the law IS declared null and void
who Days the registrars? who pay
for the printing and other expenses
County officials who will have TO pas
on the bills, are cup in the air.
Evening journal., 1917-07-11
pRonucE sHlPMENTs.

A total of S.671 barrels of white
potatoes were shipped over the p, B.
& W. railroad from downstate points
yesterday. bringing the total TO date
up 10 2i,000 barrels. This compares
with a daily total last year of 2.S3S
barrels and a total TO date OF 1928.
or apples, 1867 baskets were ship
ped. as compared with S,272 baskets
shipped on the same day in 1916. The
total number OF baskets shipped so
far this year is 27,97S, as compared
with the total number of baskets
shipped last year, Of 46,0S6.
Ninetyone thousand six hundred
ffty-seven quarts Of berries were
shipped yesterday. while last year on
the same day. but 1910 quarts were
shipped. The total TO date this year
is % 100000, as compared with 20
6s22A4 as a total to this date last
year.
Peaches were shipped TO the amount
Of sixteen baskets. as compared with
4 lis baskets shipped on the same day
| last wear. The total 70 date Is sew
enty-nine baskets, while last year the
total 10 this date was 25S baskets.