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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
BLAME FOR SHORTAGE
Food Administration Official Says Pro-
hIbition Makes Sugar Scarce.

Washington, Dec. Rehabilitation
was blamed for part of the sugar
shortage by George M. RaIph of the
food administration in his testimony
in the senate Investigations
Dropping of the use of liquor by
soldiers and. sailors and their natural
turning to soft drinks~and. candy that
require SO much sugar, had added
greatly to- consumption.
The spread in the states of prohibit
tion by local option has made a steady
increase IN the consumption of sugar.
he said.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

RUSS Officers Would Fight For U. s.
Withafhe American Army in France,
dec. 22.-The officers Of the Russian
army in France have volunteered as a
body to give their services to the
limited States.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
10 ASK RAILROAD CONTROL
Wilson to Address Congress After
Holidays.

Washington, Dec. 22.-President
M1ssnn will send a message to Con
sssrssa recommending enactment OF
v~Eegislation to meet the transporta-
zion situation Immediately after the
halliday recess. Until 1t has been
resolved The President requested the
Interstate Commerce committee to
esxsthholH making any investigation as
prpriaed under the Cummins resolu-
ton.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
TO TRADE VESSELS FOR FOOD
Hollands Agreement With U. s.
Contemplates Use Of Ships.

contempIates Use Of Ships.
The Hague, Dec. 23.-Holland's'
agreement with the United States,
over food supplying contemplates;
the use of a great part of Dutch ship.
ping, Foreign Minister Loudon told
the chamber of deputies He n
nounced his belief in an early con
clusion of such an agreement.
The pact, 1t was stated, would
provide Holland with necessary food
stuffs from the United States, In re-!
turn for Holland placing at America'si
disposal q great part Of Hollands
merchantmen.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27

Argentina Buys French Bonds.
BuenOs Aires, Argentina, Dec. 21.-
I'm Argentine 25,500, 900 francs has
been subscribed in the new French
loan.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1917-12-27
Great German Munitions Estab-..
Iishment Attire, Workmen
Tell HoIlanders.
BATTLE IN PETROGRAD
Four Army Corps Defy Orders OF
Bolsheviki To Leave city-En-
gage Troops Sent to Carry
Out Command.

London, Dec. 23.-The report is
reiterated that the Russian deTega-
ton to the peace conference at
Brest-litovsk has been recalled
because the Germans would not
accept the Russian terms.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
NEW ARRESTS IN FEUD CASE
Ffvo Philadelphia Policemen and
Former HarbOr Master in Gus
tody OF District Attorney.
tBy Associated Press.l

tBy Associated Press.1
PHILADELPHIA, October 1.-The
arrest by the district attorneys office
Of five policemen, the detention Of
Samuel G. Maloney. former harbor
master Of the port Of Philadelphia.
and superintendent OF the local branch
OF private detective agency and
clash of authority between District
Attorney Rotan and Director of Public
Safety Wilson, marked to-day's de-
velopments in the investigation into
tho political feud which resulted in
the killing Of a policeman here on
primary election day.
: All OF the prisoners will be ar
raigned before Judge Brown in the
Municipal Court tomorrow on charges
OF conspiracy to commit aggravated
assault and murder. At the same time
Mayor Smith, Police Lieutenant David
Bennett. Common Councilman Isaac
Deutsch and two alleged gunmen,
Jacob Mascia and John Costello, will
be given a hearing on similar charges.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
ALL SHIPMENTS OF COAL
INTO CANADA HALTED
Garfield Takes Drastic Action to
Meet Fuel Shortage In the
Northwest.
SITUATION ALREA ADY ACUTE
Directs Handling Agencies to Expe-
dite Shipments, and Forbids Re-
consignment of Any Such Coal to
Any Points Other Than Northwest.
ALREADY ACUTE
tny Associated press.l

WASHINGTON. October ALI ship
ments OF coal into Canada from Amer
lean lake ports were ordered stopped
tonight by Fuel Administrator Chr
field, to divert coal from these ports
to meet fuel shortage In the North
west.
The order also directs that producers
shall fulfill contracts for delivery Of
coal to Lake Erie ports for trans
shipment. directs all handling agencies
to expedite shipments. and forbids the
reconsignment of such coal to any
points either In the United States or
Canada other than the Northwest.
DR.. Garfield thus brought to an alb
rupt end a situation that for weeks
has been drawing bitter protests from
the Northwestern States. The coal
shortage there is acute, and will be-
come far more serious unless tho sup
ply flows steadily from now until lake
navigation closes, about two months
hence.
To-day Senator Kellogg. Of Minueso-
ta. had n long conference with the
administrator. and urged that drastic
action be taken Immediately. There
followed the order through which DR..
Garfield. exercising the unlimited pow
er over coal conferred upon him by
the President under the food control
act. embargoes shipments to Canada,
and directs the movement OF coal In
the United States.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
-FOUR SQUADR0NS
JOIN IN ATTACKS
ON ENGLISH TOWNS
Some of Machines Get
Through to London and
Drop Bombs.
TERRIFIC BARRAGE SENT
UP BY DEFENSE GUNS
Roar Of Battle Lasts Internnit-
tently for Two and
Half Hours. s.
STREETS VIRTUALLY DESERTED
Weather Perfect for Operations, AZ
There Is Bright Moon,
With No Clouds.
STREETS VIRTUALLY DESERTED
Weather Perfect for Operations, az
There Is Bright Moon,
With No Clouds. 8.
Iay Ar.ocIated Pre..1

LONDON. October 1.-The strongest
air attack yet attempted on London
and the coast towns by the Germans
was carried out tonight by four
groups OF hostile airplanes Some of
the machines got through to London
and bombed tho southwestern districts
A terrific barrage was sent up from
the defense guns, and the roar Of bat
tie lasted internationally for two ana
half hours.
The Germans bombed coast towns
as they passed over. and proceeded
toward London. Two Of the groups
succeeded In getting number OF ma
chimes through the sky barrage. Nu-
merous bombs were dropped on tho
southwestern district. which Is thick1y
populated with the homes of the upper
and middle classes. The fire from tho
defending guns was longer and louder.
than ever bofore. A rain Of shrapnel
fell in all sections of the town. and
the ,streets were virtually deserted
save for a few police.
was perfect for afr,
operations. as there was a bright full
moon. with no clouds or wind. Tho
people of London expected raid and
were waiting for signals. Soon after
o'clock motors OF the volunteer corps
sped through the streets. blowing their
sirens and displaying an illuminated
notice, Take Cover The telephone
exchanges notified their subscribers.
and other measures were put into exc
cution to inform the populace OF tho
pending air raid.
Many of tho theaters are continuing
their performances. Notwithstanding
the raids. At the conclusion of the
performance in one of the leading Lon
don theaters tonight the manager
came to the stage and invited tho
audience and stage hands to vote on
the question Of continuing the night
performances. All voted In favor OF
carrying them on as usual
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
CHATTANOOGA LAWYERS
DENOUNCE OBSTRUCTIoNIsTs

tBy Associated Press.1
CHATTANOOGA, TENN, October l.
"A meeting OF the Chattanooga Bar
Association. attended by practically
every lawyer In the city. adopted reso-
lutions to-day denouncing obstruc-
tonists. and indorsing the course of
Colonel RooseWelt's attitude regarding
the prosecution of the war. The reso-
lutlons5 declare: That wo condemn in
unmeasured terms the actions OF
Senators La Toilette. Gronna, Reed,
Hardwick. Stone, Vardamsn and others
acting with them in the present Con-
gress in obstructing legislation for the
prosecution of the war and protection
OF our country.
We want heartily to indorse the
course of ex-President Roosevelt and
other prominent Americans in denounc-
Ing reasonable utterances OF Senator
La Toilette and his associates, and de-
handing their expulsion from the
American Senate"
The resolutions were adopted with
only three dissenting votes after
favorable speeches had been made by
Judge j. ]. Lynch. author Of the reso-
luton, and w. B. Swaney. Democrats,
and Foster v. Brown. Republican,
former Attorney General of Porto Rico.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
The Liberty Loan

For the purpose of equippinS with
arms, clothing md food our gallant
soldiers who have been called to
tho field,
Maintaining our nnvy and our
valiant tars upon the high sens,
Providing the necessary means to
pny the wnEes OF our soldiers md
sailors md, IL the bill new pending
In the Congress passes, the monthly
allowances for the support of their
dependent families and to suppIv
them with life insurnnces
Constructing n great fleet OF mer.
chant vessels to maintain the line
OF communication with our brave
troops In France, and to keen our
commerce afiont upon the high sen.
In defiance Of the German Kniser
and hin submnrlnes,
Creating n great fleet OF airpIane,.
which will give complete supremacy
In the mir to tho United Staten md
the brave nations lighting with n.
against the German military menace,
ana Tor other necessary war pur-
poHea.
To secure these ends I appenl to
every man and woman who reside.
upon the soil Of free America md
enjoys the blessings OF her priceless.
inatitutions to join the League of
patriots by purchasing a Liberty
bond.
(signed) w. G. M'ADOO.
Secretary OF the Treasury.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
FOR MORE ARMY CHAPLAINs
Efforts Will be Made to Pass Bill
Before Adjournment OF
COnEresa
[By AssocIatrd Presa \

13y ASSOCIATED PreSS.1
WASHINGTON, October i.-One of
the bills which an effort Will be made
to pass before the adjournment of
Congress is measure materially in
creasing the number of chaplains in
the army. 1t passed the Senate on
Saturday, and is now pending in the
House.
The measure provides one chaplain
for each 1000 men in all arms of the
service, and assigns at least one chap
lain to each regiment OF infantry.
cavalry artillery and engineers.
Plans have been made to provide fifty
six permanent chaplains and 1913 tenn
porary chaplains for the new army.
but many church leaders thought n
larger number was necessary, and last
week committee discussed the mat
ter with President Wilson and Secre-
tary Baker.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
BRITISH DESTROY TWO
HOSTILE MACHINES
[By Associated Press. J


LONDON. October 1.-Two hostile
machines were destroyed and two
others driven down by British air pa
trolls. says an official announcement
made to-day. recounting bombing raida
over Belgium Saturday night and air
combats that resulted from patrol ac-
tivities. The statement reads: :.
During Saturday night bombing
raids were made by naval aircraft over
the following obJectives: The lock gate
at Zeebrugge, the Saint Denis westrem
airdrome. the Thourout airdrome and
tho Brugoise works and trains. Sew
eral tons OF bombs were dropped with
good results. a large fire being caused
at the Saint Denis Westrem airdrome.
During patrol. several aerial COM
bats occurred, with the result that two
enemy machines were destroyed and
one driven down completely out Of con-
troll. A Gotha also was driven down.
and 1t Is thought to have been dam.
aged.
"Ail our machines returned safely"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
tBy Associated pres,.l


Again the Germans have delivered
violent attacks against the British
troops In their newly won positions
in the vicinity of the Yprcs- -Menin
road and the PoIygon wood. Two
separnte onsIaughts were made,
three hours apart, and both with
huge erectives moving In wave for
nations. Everywhere the attacks
were rcpulsed with heavy casualties,
except opposIte the southeast cor
ncr of the PoIygon. wood, where
two British advanced posts were
captured.
Along both side. of the Meuse
River. In the verdun sector, the
French and the Germans are en-
gagged In another terrific duel.
Twice the Germans launched infnn-
try attacks In an effort to capture
positions, but on both occasious
they were stopped short by the
French fire.
While In England the demands OF
the people for rcprisnls against the
Germans for air attacks on open
towns continue to grow In volume,
the French flyers have revenEed
Themselves for a raid on Bar-le-Duc
by heavily bombing the German
town of Stuttgart from the air. In
NIL. a hnlf-ton OF explosives was
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
Carpenters Demand
Increase in Wages
tBy Associated Press.J


NEWPORT NEWS, VA, October I.
Two hundred and nifty carpenters
attended u meeting OF their union
here Tonight, at which resolution.
were adopted demanding nm increase
OF 12M cents IN hour, effective No
vember 1. These men represented
several Thousands OF their fellow
workmen who nrc employed by con.
tractors building Camp Stuart, Camp
Hill and other government work In
Newport News, nnd the aviation
station at Morrison, Va. At present
carpenter. nre receiving $3.50 a day
OF ten hours. The demand Of the
carpenters will, 1t In understood, he
presented TO the contractors to-
morrow. Representatives OF the
contracting firms seen Tonight de-
clined to discuss the matter in the
absence of official notification of tho
carpenters' action.
Another matter considered at to-
nights meeting was that OF the
method OF payment. II was an
nounced that the contractors had
Voluntarily returned to the cnsh
payment weekly instead OF by
check.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
GERMAN RAIDERS
IN NIGHTLY VISIT
British Hold Newly-Won Positions
Despite Violent German Attacks

dropped. both the British and
French flyers nre keeping up their
excursions over German positions
I'm belgium md Northern France,
blowing up rnilrond stations and
military works. The German sub
marine bnse mt Zeebruggc and the
nirdrOme at st. DennIs-Wesfrem
again hnve come In for bombinEs.
Daily numerous fights In the air arc
taking place, I'm which the CASUAL
ties on NIL sides nre heavy.
In the Austro-Itnlinn thenter, the
Austrlnns have delivered several
heavy counterattncks against the
newly won positions of the Italian.
on the Bainsizzn plateau, but every
where have met with complete re-
pulse. In the past three day. In
this region General Cadorna's forces
hive taken 2.O10 Austrian prisoners.
Again the RuHsinns. through an
attack In the Riga region, have
forced the Germans to give ground,
this time for n depth OF from 500
to 1000 yards. Russian nirmen to
the south have dropped large qunn-
title. of explosives on enemy camps
situnted near Kovel.
On the other fronts there is little
activity except In the nature OF
artillery duels. These continue
somewhat violent on certain sectors
Of the Macedonian theater.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
.OUST LA TOILETTE.
ISPLEA TO SENATE
First Step Toward Official Con-
sideration of Petitions
by Pomerene.
CALLS COMMITTEE TO MEET
Attitude of Leaders Said to Be
in Favor of Tabling
Whole Matter.
CALLS COMMITTEE TO MEET
IBy Associated pres.l


WASHINGTON. October 1.-Petitions
from New York organizations seeking
expulsion from the Senate OF Senator's
La Toilette. Of wisconsin,; Gronna, of
North Dakota, and Stone, Of Missouri.
were formally presented in tho Senate
to-day by Senator Wadsworth, of New
York. and referred without action to
the Senate Privileges and Elections
Committee. Similar petitions, but d.
rected only at Senator La Toilette.
were presented last week by Senator
Kellogg. Of Minnesota. and also some
received by Vice-President Marshall
No action on any of the petitions is
planned at this time by Senate leaders.
Senator Wadsworth's memorials in
cluded identic resolutions from the
Rotary Club of Ithaca. ~ Y, and the
G. A. R. post of Johannesburg. n. Y.
reciting alleged obstruction of Sena-
tors La Toilette, Gronna and Stone. Of
measures needed to prosecute the war
and asking that Senator's Wadsworth
and Calder take steps necessary to re-
move such enemies Of the country"
from the Senate.
Vice-President Marshall also to-day
presented another lot of petitions, let
ters and kilograms from various or
ganizations and individuals on the
same general subject. Included were
printed circular petitions, indicating
that many such are being circulated
and probably will reach the Senate
in great numbers.
In reply to one correspondent, Vice
President Marshall pointed out that,
while the Senate may expel a member,
the initiative must come from a Sena-
tor. and cannot be forced by any in
diyidual or organization
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
THIS TEXAS JUDGE WOULD
LIKE TO GET AT SENATOR'S
tBy Associated Press. 7

tBy Associated Pross.1
HOUSTON, TEX, October Judge
Waller r. Burns. OF the United States
District Court. in charging the Fed
eral grand jury at the beginning of
the October term to-day, after calling
by name Senators Stone, of Missouri:
Hardwick. of Georgia: Vardaman, of
Mississippi; Gronna, Of North Dakota /:
Gore, of oklahoma. and La Toilette. Of
Wisconsin. said:
IF 1 had a wish. I would that
you men had Jurisdiction to return
bills OF indictment against these men.
They ought to be tried promptly and
fairly. and I believe this court could
administer the law fairly; but I have
conviction as strong as life that this
country should stand them up against
an adobe wall tomorrow and give
them what they deserve"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
GERMANS REFUSED
ON vERDUN FRONT

PARIS. October 1.-The Germans att
tackled last night on the verdun front
on both banks Of the Meuse. The War
Office announces that they were res
pulsed.
Violent artillery fighting Is in prog,
ress In the Verdun sector. French
aviators dropped a half-ton of pro-
tectiles on the German city OF Stutt-
gart In reprisal for the bombardmont
by the Germans Of Barbecue.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
FAILURE WOULD DE WORSE
THAN REVERSE IN BAToTI,E
IRy Associated Press

IBy Associated Press.1
TOLEDO. OHIO. October 1.-Speakins
Ito several thousand citizens in Me-
mortal Hall here tonight in opening
the Liberty loan campaign in this dis
trict, Secretary Of the Treasury Nc
|Adoo declared that the failure of q
single issue of government bonds
would be worse for America than a
disaster upon the field Of battle.
I'VE must never let that happen"
he said. Asserting that I'VE must
N 1lContinued on Second Page.)
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
RUSSIANS MAKE ANOTHER
ADVANCE IN RIGA REGION
IBy Associated Pres.. ]

PETRoGRAD. October 1.-Russian
troops have made another advance In
the Riga region. according to to-day's
War Office announcement. German
posts were pressed back south OF the
railway In the Spitals farm sector. tho
Russians advancing between 500 ana
1,o0e yards.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-02
ITALIANS TAKE 2.0le
PRISONERS IN THREE DAYS
tBy Associated Press.l

ROME. October In their offensive
operations Of the past three days. Gem
eral Cadorna's troops have taken
2,019 prisoners. the War Onloe an
nounced to-day. Further Austrian at
tacks upon the Italian lines on the
Bainslzza plateau, which were pushed
forward in the recent attacks. were
repulsed
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15

Strayed from square in Covington,
about ten days ago, 18-months-old
heifer; crop off right, three underbits
in left ear. Liberal reward will be
paid for information leading to re-
covery of above animal.
M. A. WALKER & co.
Feb. 16, 1917. f22-tf
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15

Take Herbine for indigestion. It
relieves the pain in a few minutes and
forces the fermented matter which
causes the misery into the bowels
where it is expelled. Price SOC. Sold
BY Alexander Drug Co. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15

Gas in the stomach or bowels is a
disagreeable symptom of torpid liv-
err. To get rid of it quickly take
Herbine. It is a marvellous liver
stirnulant and bowel purifier. Price
&c. Sold by Alexander Drug Co.
adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15
s26-s2s North Main Street, Memphis, Tenn.

Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Alton
Mills, Of the End district. a daughter;
and to Mr.. and hrs. John Morton, a
son.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15

Herbine cures constipation and re.
establishes regular bowel movements.
Price Soc. Sold by Alexander Drug
20. adv.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15

Mr.. R. 4. Somervell, Jr, after a
visit Of several days to homefclks IN
this city, returned to Chicago Satur-
day night.
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15
NOTICE

Breed your cows to w. P. Simon
toms Jersey bull. He is pure bred
and has the size and individual merit
that is most desirable in TIE breed.
mch1-3w
The Covington leader. (Covington, Tenn.) 18??-current, 1917-03-15
sTRAYED-LIBERAL REWARD

5. M. NELLY, Attorney.
Clearwater Republican. [volume] (Orofino, Idaho) 1912-1922, 1917-01-05

Auditor Fred l.. huston will 20 into
the real estate business in Boise:
Deputy State Auditor George Lewis,
bishop of Boise stake, Church of Lat
ter Day Saints, will remain in Boise:
Attorney General Peterson will en-.
gage in the practice of law at Poe
atello; State Superintendent of Public
Instruction Miss Bernice Mccoy will
take post graduate work in Columbia
university, New York; Chief Justice
Isaac N. Sullivan, will retire to pri-
vate life, having served since Idaho
become state on the bench of the
supreme court; Asst. Atty. Generals
Herbert Wing and d. A. Dunning,
will enter law practice in Boise;
Dean Perkins, state land commits
sioner will return to his real estate
business in Boise; H. Harland, regis
ter of the land department, will
either return TO Payette to supervise
his farm, or locate In Boise; John
Shook, warden Of the penitentiary,
will go Lack to Lemhi county to give
his attention to ranch interests; By
ron Hyatt, deputy secretary of state,
will remain with Secrt tsry Dougherty
for some time, later going into BUSH
ness in Boise; DR.. r. B. Laubaugh,
state pacteriologist, will engage in
private practice in Boise; DIR. Ralph
Fall, secretary of the state board of
health, Will devote his entire atten-
ton to his practice in Boise, and
many others holding subordinate posi-
tioLs will work elsewere than in the
state house.
Pure Food Commissioner j. K
White will hold over as head Of the
pore food department until it is de-
terimned that department shall be
consoli ated with the health depart
ment in which event he may be re
placed by DR. W. R Hamilton of
Weiser. Ii tie apartments remain
separate Commissioner White may
continue to nold his position under
appointment from the board of health.
1t is po.sioIe that the insurance and
state king departments may be
cosolida ed under one head, Commits
oner Hit OF the banking department
remaining in charge That consolid-
alton was recommended by the gov
ernor in his last message 10 the leg
slature but it was not followed out.