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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14
ELOQUENT RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY CONVENTION


The Anti saloon LeaEuc OF
,n,csiCa. in convention assem-
plcd. this 18Th day OF December
taI5, Expresses Its gratitude To
slnigflty God for guidance ana
stitvc@~. Nc affirtn our loyalty
and devotion TO the causc OF de.
snocracv and pledge our fuliess
,-t,.oyeration to the government
ami the president Of tile United
states I'm the mighty conflict nov
ou between autocratic license I'm
ti.e ono hand and political, eco
nt.snic, moral and religious liberty
On fiie ether.
ssWe greatly rejoice in the re-
ruarka bic progress during recent
wears AS shown In tho sustaining
~ ths, Interstate liquor shipment
law b, the United States supreme
court, together with numerous
other national ard state decisions
against the liquor traffic: the de-
feat OF the liQuor forces In All
efforts 10 reclaim dry states; tase
extension OF prohibition 10 TWEEN
,s.s0ycu states. Alaska. Porto
Hfeso and tho District OF Column
bta: the passage by congress OF
ne anti-liauor advertising. bone
,try and interstate liquor shipment
laws; the prohibition of the sale
II liquors I'm the army and navy
10 ali uniformed solatcrs and sail
ors; the federal appropriations to
proyfdc for tho recreation and
neral welfare of the soldiers in
army posts and military camps.
the elimination OF foodstuT Waste
b, the manufacture Of distilled
liquors: the action by the United
states senate in passing the fed
.sruI prohibition resolution. Ms well
A. all other progress toward pro-
hfffftor and the enforcement OF
urphihttory laws through the scy-
ssral Departments of the federal
government and through consti-
fu,cd authorities throughout the
nation.
ave urge upon congress the
Immediate submission OF the ma
ttoneI prohibition amendment to
nur federal Constitution, thus en-
ahliup the states to take prompt
action to ratify the same and thus
write this great conservation pr1n-
,.fnlc into the basic law OF the ma
ton.
I'VE insist that congress take
action to prohibit the luanufac-
ture and sale Of alcoholic bevcr-
ares during the war. and for pro-
hibition In the territory Of Hawaii.
I'VE express most ensphaticaliy
our opinion that the welfare OF
our country requires the complete
abolition Of the use Of foo1stu1
in the manufacture Of bccr and
wine as wen as In the matter OF
spirituOus liquors and we urge the
president Of teh United States to
oxercisc forthwith the authority
conferred upon him by congress
20 prevent the further. waste OF
1oodstnfIs. fuel. Inanpowcr, and
(Continued on Page Three
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14
.Aun-Saloon League Demands
Protection of Soldiers in
Foreign Service
URGES PRESIDENT TO
ACT ON FOODSTUFfS
Ringing Resolutions Adopted
at Closing Session Of Nota-
BILE Gathering of Temper.
ance Forces

Washington, Dec. 1s,-The most
uuementous national convention Of the
Anti-saloon League Of America came
tc q dramatic close tonight after a day
A,led with great events.
tn spite ~ the bowling blizzard
which followed many hours of steady
Snowfall. and prevented the planned
Il one onstration at The Capitol, the con-
sntlon auditorium WAS packed to-
81 ght 10 the doors with delegates aEx-
3ous ~ hear the three great orators
~ the evening and to give ringing
endorsement TO the resolutions de
msndins prompt congressional action
yainst the drink evil.
Developments OF the day in Wash
3ugton added 20 The intense interest
already created by the announcement
shat IN, huuse Of representatives Eiii
,ote on Jr. dry resolution next Mon
gay.
The Washington Times. owned nom
ipais nv Arthur Brisbane former
Hearst editor and controlled in the In
terast Of the brewers. had suddenly lg-
rorea the convention until this after
room il printed a characteristic Hearst
editorial deuouneiag the devoted man
ana women who have given their lives
ts the great temper nee reform AS lg-
stSrant misguided and opinionated fla
nsticA that use political 5tae 6lnall as
5heir weapon.
Discussion OF this seurrious attack
added 70 the interest with which the
audience listen TO the addresses: and
when sam w. small referred TO the beer
Interest as that thing which can and
does huy great new sraPers IN the ma
.. CsNtol and gag others win IT'S
.oney IL order 10 Perpetuate
fsr1us1tie business ~ wr~th te
.ostee r=a ruizas, Ehs .Se5tls ef-<nsfa." BE
tNgsion was Understood and the an
aripg applause was tremendous.
Today the board 81 directors adopted
solutions outlining the demands OF
be league These were read tonight
superintendent Gambler. OF Califcf-
.,4 and were adopted amid cheers oH
unanimous standing vote. The reSo~
ttfgrns failnW
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14
ALLIES PREPARE TO
CALL GIGANTIC BLUFF
VIII Not Be Frightened Into
Accepting a Made-in-Ge--
many Peace by Recent De-
velopments
WAR NEWS IN \ NUTSHELL

British check three German at
tacks. assa nts making only siigh.
gain at heavy cost In blood Big
gun duel ranges on whole French
front. German press heraItfs big
Rest drive OF War by maximum
Austro- German forces designed To
bring peace. Germans may be
masking retreat though huge often
sive is generally looked for.
Bonar Law In commons promises
searching inquiry Into British re-
verse at Cambria.
Submarine menace is held. hut
not mastered" SAYS Sir Eric f,ed-
des, first lord of the admiralty.
Fewer ships sunk. more built and
more U-boats destroyed.
Russian news again conflicting.
Both sides claim yict Dry after big
battle between Cossacks and Boil
shevika an Southeastern Russia.
Gcperai korniIor reported wound
ed. his capture imminent. Black
sea feet aids radicals. Lcnine or
ders arrest Constitutional Demo-
crat leaders. Berlin announces be-
ginning of asIuistfce negotiations.
denies any peace terms have been
submitted to Russians.
Reinforced Tcutons fail to shake
italian line.
! Spanish pariias ,ent 10 be dis
solved, New elections ordered.
Jerusalem "otrtside the fighting
zone" says Ausu ian war minister.
Turks not TO attempt recapture.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14

Washington, Dec. III A. NJ
The war department at midnight
neers behind the British lines had
been bombed by German airmen
and that some OF then, had been
killed At an early hour this
morning. however, the depart
nsent was still without details as
10 the number and character of
the casualties. Though the de-
partmeIrt has no Official inforraa-
ton. II is presumed that the men
are OF the same units whose fight
ing at Cambria brought praise
from Sir Douglas Haig, the Britt
ish In chief.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14
ALI Virginia
Smiles

Every Sunday mornfhs
over "Ye Byrdtowne COS
SIP" a page of cartoon
comment on current events
drawn by Russell 8. hen
derson for THE Rim
MOND VIRGINIAN.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-12-14
Richmond
Fraternities

Are rsefuiiy active IN many
lines of Humanitarian
work. Read all ABOUT them
In the Sunday Edition
of THE RICHMOND vIR-
GILMAN.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
500 FOR WHEAT
ONLY UNTIL JAN. |
Hoover Explains. Duration Of
Price Limited by Argentine
and Australian Product.

Washington, d. c., Sept. 2z.-Inquiry
having been made as to whether the
price fixed for the 1917 crop of wheat
is without regard to the continuation
OF the war and whether farmers can he
assured of this price for the entire
1917 crop, Senator Sterling has had a
conference with Mr.. Hoover, United
states commissioner, regarding the
matter,
MI. Hoover explained that While the
committee fixed the price at 1920, it
was with the understanding thai the
allied governments would take wheat
purchased by the government for them
at this price until the LIST of January.
Because of h act that after that
date the allies may be able to secure
their supply of wheat from Argen-
tine, India and Australia at a much
lower price than $500, it may in turn
affect the price to the American pro-
Queer.
The general impression has been that
the price fixed by the committee would
govern for the 1917 crop. The produce
ers were heard by DR.. Garfield, the
chairman of the committee. There was
no intimation that the price intended
TO be fixed was depending on the stu
alton of the allies or their ability to
purchase their supply of wheat else
Where Tor a less price, but, according
to MI. Hoover, the fact that after the
LIST OF January the allies may be able
20 purchase elsewhere at less than our
present fixed price will have a con-
rolling effect on the price the govern
ment will pay.
In this respect the price for the 1917
wheat crop is not guaranteed as is
hat for the 1918 crop, which is by
law fixed At not less than 81 per
bushel.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
NoRBEcK ADDRESSES MEN
OF MITCHELL COMPANY

Mitchell, S. D, Sept. 2l.-Today 5000
people of Mitchell and the surrounding
country of South Dakota assembled in
Mitchell to say farewell to Company T.,
First South Dakota infantry, which ex-
poets to be ordered to a training camp
Eoon. Governor Norbeck and Adjutant
General Morris were the speakers of
the day and they paid their respects to
the slackers Of the state and to the 13
men OF Hutchinson county who have
criticized the draft law, in no uncer-
tain terms.
The expressions OF the officials along
lines We're ~applauded to the echo,
as were their illusions TO the courage
OF the young men OF the state who have
volunteered for this war, and their sug-
gestlons as to the duty of those Of the
people who must stay at home.
Both speakers expressed the view
that armed conflict with Germany is
certain to occur and decried the talk
Of the pacifst and the socialist.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
POST NAMES OF NEXT is .
MEN OF DRAET

Vernidon, S. D., Sept. z1.--The
names of additional Is drafted men
We're posted in the postoffice here to-
day. No date has been definitely set
for their departure. They are:
Robert L. Odeen, Beresford; Bernt
w. Brunick, Vermilion; Daniel Orton.
Wakonda; John S. Alne, vermilion: Al
fred NJ. Olson, Violin; Fritz Hillstrom,
Centerville; Enoch l.. Larson, Beres-
ford; Nels Christensen, Burbank; Os-
car Z. Hansen, Neru1ilion; Arthur d.
Soderstrom. Centerville; George A.
Bruyer, Beresford; Chester Hanson,
Beresford; 1ngvald L%indquist, Vermil-
ion: Elmer III. Ward, Gayville. Henry
G. Galland, Irene.
The next to leave Clay county leave
at S:35 o'clock on Sunday morning. The
home guards. the G.. A. r, a fife and
drum corps, the city board, and the
Red Cross society will accompany them
to the depot.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
SON, DislNHERiTED; WILL
CONTEST WILL OF FATHER

Vermilion. S. d., Sept. PA case
that Is demanding considerable inter
est in this vicinity is n in which
Laird w. Gregg asks the our to set
aside the will Of his father, the late
Mahlon Gregg, whose property was
willed to the heirs. but the son was
not included in the will. The son
left home several years ago, and it is
believed he left against the wishes
Of the father, causing hin to disin-
herit h boy. The younger Mr.. Gregg
enlisted in the army and has been
granted several furloughs to come to
this city in the interests of the case.
Judge J. A. Copeland has decided that
the son was Intentionally omitted
from the will and advises the disin-
herited son that it will be useless ex-
pense to carry the care further.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
PUSH WoMAN's DCRMIToRY
AND ENGINEERING BUILDING

Verniiion, S. D., Sept. 21.-Excava-
ton for the basement Of the new WON
ans building, which is to stand north
east of East hall, at the University of
South Dakota, is being pushed.
The woman,s building will furnish
much needed dormitory room for WON
en- stud ents, and also will house the
home csonomics department and the
womsa's gymnasium. This shift will
relieve crowded conditions in the new
chemistry building, where, home eco
monies has been temporarily housed.
The new engineering building will
furnish rooms for the engineering shops
and will be located to the northwest of
he chemistry building.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
SOUTH DAKOTA MAKES
MINERAL RESORT BID
Waters Formerly Stunned as
Unsanitary Found to Have
Unusual Mineral Content.

Pierre. S. D., Sept. 21.-.In the beauti-
fnl chain of lakes leading down the
west side of the coteau and terminating
IN Lake kampeska. is one that has dur
ing The almost 40 years Of settlement
mad a most odoriferous reputation and
mas been regarded as a place to be.
avoided because of the bad odor and
pltterness of the waters.
Recently. however, it has been ascer-
tanned that these waters possess medi-
c1nal qualities and appear to cure skin
troubles and ailments of the digestive
system. An analysis of the water shows
the following results:
Grains per
Incrust1ng solids U. S. gal.
Gypsum $50 90
I.psoLn SaiS "a
o"AAo lU.oA
ioGai ,aSV.5A
Pounds in 1000 gallons...... 1856
Non-incrusting solids
CHAMBERS alt 549.5A
Common salt 1910
Soda 1856
Io.ai o4o.6u
Half pound carbon dioxide... $40
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
vERMiLIoN VOLUNTEERS
ON FuRLOUGH AT HOMES

Vermilion. s. D, Sept. 24.-SeveraI
Vermilton volunteers who are stationed
with Company M at Yankton were
granted a furlough yesterday and ara
visiting their parents and friends here.
The boys say they expect to Leave
Yankton Sunday or Monday, but their
destination has not as yet been an.
nounced, and will not be until they are
ready to entrain. THE closer they
send US to Germany the better we like
1t" says James. II. Kirk, n of the
soldiers.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
COMPANY q" NoWsHAs
RIFLES AND DRILL i, 4,

yermilion. s. d, Sept. 21.-ver-
milionss home guard. Company Q. win
soon be prepared to quiet any disturb
ances that NAV arise in the immedi-
vicinity. The local school board
has donated tho . OF the high school
gymnasinm for drill. as well as the
runs used by the students. Tho COM
missions Of the sofficials have arrived
and ~ preparations are being made
- prove 10 the d public thai Z.
- uot stand for .d0ultterx
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
COUNTY WILL
RAISE LIBRARY FUND

Brookings. s. D., Sept. 24.-Brookings
county will next e raise its share
of h funds necessary to provide books,
librarians and instructors for The Ii
bTaries for he soldier boys in the 80
cantonments. South Dnkota's appor-
itionment Is $500, but very likely twice
amoun will be raised. Members OF
The Brookings county committee are
Sheriff Fred s. MINER, chairman: Prof
w. III. Powers, treasurer. j. G. F1ittie,
Rev. Paul Roberts and Supt. Herbert
Rlakely.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
and SIOUX
FALLS MADOO
Two South Dakota Cities In
Guided in Itinerary of Second
Liberty Loan Tour.

Washington. u. c.. Sept. 24.-Secre-
fary McAdoo's second Liberty loan
campaign itinerary contains h fol-
lowing speaking dates:
Cleveland and Toledo. Ohio, october
\: indianapolis, October 2; Madison.
Wis, October g.. Sioux Falls. S. d..
October a; Aberdeen, S. d., October s.;
Butte. Mont, October 7:Spokans. sOc-
tober 8: Seattle and Tacoma, October 9,
and Portland, Ore, October 10.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27

swarm Of bees have lived and made
honey Tor three ear in the brick wall
~ the horne of Dr. Allan Wilson, of ST.
Louis. Mo having entered the wall
throughsa small hole apparently left BY
The bricklayerswhen placing the bricks
around the anchor Of am iron wall
brace DE-. Wilson has interferred
With the bees Or eaten their honey,
and Ethey have never harmed him.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
PIONEER WOMAN is DEAD;
CHILD CHQkES TO DEATH

Kiinball, SD. Sept. 21.-Mrs. Anna
johnson, a pioneer settler OF advanced
age. H. dead in Wilbur township. She
leaves a family, all OF whom are grown
up in that locality.
a little 4-year-old daughter of Leon
ard Stundebacks. died yesterday from
h effects of some obstruction lodged
In her bronchial tubes.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27

An American flag that was flying
from astaff In front Of the summer
home of Oliver j. Poole, at Raccon
island. Quincy, was struck by lightning
recently5 md torn to shreds. In the
exact center Of the flag was a rent
starting from the staff. Each Of the
VI pieces left was torn in three pieces.
md when the storm had died down it
sHns seen that the pieces had been
BRAIDED together aa though done by
hlllNl1 hands The flag has two braids,
each about 90 inches long.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
MAKES REPORT ON ACREAGE
OF SOUTH DAKOTA cRnps

Pierre, S. D.. Sept. 22.-The state
council of defense has compiled figures
the agricultural and livestock
conditions in South Dakota. securing
these figures from a wide canvass of the
state. and it is therefore considered to
be an accurate estimate of crop indi-
cations in the state this fall:
Corn, 1872 64 acres; wheat, 2,72u.S2l
acres: oats, 2,55s,25o acres; f1ax, 281,-
$40 acres; speltz, 3o4,529 acres; barley,
1,zsS. 705 acres; rye, 5O1,537 acres; mil.
let 116. 983 acres: cane. 1878 al
falfa. 1854 acres; timothy, 27S.495
acres; beans 22.121 acres; potatoes,
1881 33 acres; clover. 95.125 acres; other
vegetables, 1860 acres; other grains,
1927 acres.
Horses. Ses, $50; cattle, 1,s6s,72s;
sheep, 4 7.1s7; hogs, 1,0Ss,7s2; mules,
1856.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
DAKOTA BRIEFS.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Rottolfson

= v" ~ ~ ~ - - =
Observation-Disclosures Bottolfson, Of
Meckling, is no longer dependent upon
sorneone else for a livelihood. Last De-
sember he froze both hands and feet.
making it necessary to amputate the for
aer and portions of the latter. He has
seen able to walk, but without lands he
gas practically helpless. Mr.. Bottolfson
pas returned from Kansas City, where he
purchased artificial hands and Is now
ible to help himself some.
DIsSMET-The present school facilities
" this city have become inadequate for
The steadily increasing number Of chill
Erep of school age and the board OF edu-
sationf now is confronted with the problem
pf providing Increased facilities. 1t Is
probable a special election will be called
10 vote upon the proposition of issuing
school building.
1ROQUOIS-A bolt of lightning caused
n heavy loss to J.. II. Iegg. a farmer liv-
N. southwest Of %Irouuois. The lightning
truck and set fire to a granary and
machine shed, which were entirely con.
,lmed, with contents. including 1,10t
sashelA OF oats, t.yo automobiles, harness
Ind machinery. The loss eached about
1000 and insurance of only 500 was
carried.
MHNNOAMany Of the farmers of this
territory rave commenced sowing their
srop Of winter rye. They estimate that
rye will bring not less than $50 per
lbushel next season. Rye does not winter
XIII like winter wheat. Some OF the farm
ers Wall SOW a. much as % acres In
winter rye The winter wheat acreage
will DO increased somewhat, Z
MADISON-Good progress is being made
In the work OF paving In this city n II
To expected all present contracts for paw
Ing Will have been carried out by October
Is. The paved sections OF the city will be
among the finest In this part OF the state.
Nearly 100000 n being expended for street
paving this rear.
WEBSTER-One. Of the most Important
real estate transaction OF the sea In
this vicinity wa the sale OF the ,SOo-acre
farm OF Charles Ebert to A. 4. Cooper
for the aggregate sum Of $4,000. The
farm = highly improved and is arranged
for diversified farming.
Observation-Disclosures are being
made TO give reception for the second
contingent of drafted soldiers from Ham
son county. is of whom leave for Fort
Riley this evening
Observation-Disclosures county's Red
Gross society ID well organized and is
carrying forward it, allotted portion OF
work on schAdnle AZ TO quantity ana
quality, Ss
AL4ExANDRlA-A so-foot nag pole has
pleped At the intersection Of the
cdtyss main vtroetx and tho fine new flag
r6ised Nth Appropriate. ceremonies.
MifcHELL1 ALLP PLAYER
AARRika MARJoRlE CLIFFORD
Aassssd GItiosd. o.ax Sep. i sG s., e
aMt3fe60EEd@ 40 fhla clfx ana Rnnaal ii
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
SIOUX FALLS RED CROSS
SENDS FINISHED ARTICLES

Sioux Falls, S. D., Sept. 22.-Mem-
bers OF the Minnehaha county chap
ter OF The Red Cross, which is made
up of~aelarge number Of the women
or Sioux Falls n other parts of the
country. are doing unusually good
work in behalf Of the soldiers of the
country. Finished articles to the num-
Der Of 6,091 have been sent forward
from the headquarters of the chapter
in Sioux Falls.
The total Of 6,o91 does not include
$50 utility kits" which were made
and presented as gifts to the soldiers
of Company B and troops A, B and C,
which were recruited in, this city and
vicinity. The 6,091 finished articles
which have been forwarded consist of
sweaters. W and other articles
which will materially aid in adding to
the comfort of the soldiers. Members
of the chapter will continue their good
work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27

The Dutch general staff as well as
one. on two foreign military attaches.
0re evincing considerable interest in a
new Arnsor material devised by an in
vsntOrSatSThe Hague, Netherlands. The
principal on which II as based is that of
distributing the pressure of projectiles
aud explosives as rapidly as possible.
4 m consists OF n system of
xdouble plates with more or less space
Ibetween them filledswith a. material
thatsis very similar to sand, but Is of
extremely fine grain and at the same
time extraordinarily hard.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
MINISTER, PHYSICIAN AND
LAWYER VOLUNTEER FOR
THRESHING CREW WORK


Arlington, S. D., Sept z2.-In these
lays OF strenuous work ON the farms
and the shortage Of regular farm and
%threshing hands, many volunteers are
going from the towns to the country.
Among those who make up a threshing
crew OF IL which is working near Ar
llngton, are a minister, a lawyer, a doc
tor and other professional men. The
clergyman is Rev. o. T. Ring, the ply
sician is DR.. Mann. of Indiana, and
Martin Rasmussen, Of st. Louis, is the
d lawyer. The physician is a
.thresher for the benefit of his health
and claims a gain of 10 pounds in
weight during the past two weeks.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27

The elephant, apparently invariably.
saIds the horse, commonly. sleep stand
Ing rlhis iii really astonishing. Besides
the difficulty Of maintaining the bal
emo rheahody during long periods
Eof Observation-Disclosures 1t would seem that
there must be some necessity for rest
1ng the muscles or the legs. Cattle us
rallty sleep lying down. and during
many hours of the day lie down.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1917-09-27
WooNsockEr BANK TO
BUILD BUSINESS BLOCK

ness deal that will result In the hand.
some new business building in this
city has just been completed.
The First National bank a pur-
chased OF J. e. Whiting the building
and lot adjoining the place of business
belonging to he bank. 1t is the inten-
ton of the !ank to erect on the two
lots a modem two-story building nav
ing a frontage Of so feet and a depth
OF 100 feet. The bank will use the first
floor for its banking rooms and the up
per floor will be divided into office
suites.