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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
CROP REPORTS
IN ENGLAND
DlSCOURACINC
Farmers Have Had Unusu.
ally Hard Tine-Much
Seed had to be Re-sown.

London, May 10.-tcorrespondence
Of the Associated Press).-Reports of
the agricultural outlook in Great Brit
ain are almost uniformally discouras-
ing. Not even the Oldest farmer re-
calls a more trying time than that
through which he has just been pass
ing.
A late sowing, a poor yield. . wet
autumn and severe winter have been
followed with a spring with all the
characteristics of December. The
state Of fields IL called in all the agri-
cultural reports Serious" although II
10 still possible that q period Of warm
weather might change the situation
considerably by the end of May The
history of many Of the best Of the
British crops this year 10 q story OF
sowing in November and resolving in
April.
The wheat area. 1t Is stated. cannot
be large this year. Oats cannot yet
be estimated and barley. for some
reason. is in disfavor, although on
good barley lands there 10 yet q sound
crop to grow.
In the middle Of April. potato farm
ers were still awaiting favorable
moment to push ahead their planting
Everything is late. The farmers cal
endar is out Of gear for the farmer
must wait upon the weather. Nor.
over, there 10 = considerable scarcity
of seed. owing to the wide destruction
Of &Nt7lmn-sown crop and there are
appeals for economy in seed stock
Owing to the shortage of cattle food.
stuffs, there will be large reduction
in numbers of livestock on the farm.
ers during the next months.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
NORTH DAKOTA
!. TO DO BIT IN
LIBERTY LOAN
Bankers Meet at Fargo To
day to Discuss Work-L.
B. Hanna in Charge.

Fargo. N. D.. May 1o.-Plans for
selling the liberty loan" bonds in
North Dakota were made today by
the North Dakota executive commit
tee. created by the Ninth district re-
serve bank and headed by L. B. Han
na Of this city.
A system Of county organisation by
which the bond issue Investment
proposition will be carried to every
citisen Of the state. was approved, and
the group Of county chairmen to
work with the state executive COM
mittee, was announced.
At noon, the executive committee
had dinner with representatives of
Fargo banking institutions. when the
Bond issue was explained by Mr..
Hanna, and support Of the issue was
voiced by every one present.
1T IL the purpose Of the state COM
mittee. as well as the reserve bank
and the federal government. to make
tho issue az nearly a. possible. a pop
ular issue. To bring that about, the
bonds will be issued in denominations
Of $50, according to present plans.
NORTH Dakota's share Of the loan
issued would be, he said, $4,000, 900
on the per capita basis, but we do not
Expect to dispose Of that amount be-
cause Of the fact that this 10 the OF
season in North Dakota. We hope.
however. to- place about S1.Eo0.o00 OF
the loan In the state, IN average OF
about $4,000 to 915,oo0 for each
county In the later loan issued. when
financial conditions In the state are
moro favorable, It will be expected
that North Dakot4 will take her per
cent OF the capital share"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
SAYS GERMANS
IN AMERICA
ARE TRAITORS
Kreuz Zeitung Bitterly Con-
den1ns Great Organization
in This Country.
Their Pledges Of Loyalty to
Wilson Called "Sharne-
fully" Traitorous.

Amsterdam. (via London), May 10.
Bitter condemnation Of German
Americans IL the feature Of an article
in the Kreux Zeitung on mobilization
in the United States. The writer first
seeks comfort in expressing utter dis
dain for the present American army,
comments on tho costliness of volun-
teer recruiting and the obstacles to
conscription, such as a lack Of lists
of men capable of bearing arms. Re-
ferring to the loyal resolutions passed
at meetings Of German he
says:
"German-Americans could not be-
tray. their own mother country more
shamefully, seeing that nobody will
assert that the existence Of the Unit
ed States is endangered by Germany.
The more pitiful is the cowardly zeal
with which the 100000 German
Americans in their national associa-
ton disown their race in time Of dis
tress.
'.The term German faithfulness is
hereby forever dishonored. Nothing
binds us to these German Ameri-
cans. We only cherish one wish, that,
as speedily as possible. they erase the
word German from the name Of their
organization, Its use being insulting to
the German people as to themselves" {"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
ROLLING STOCK,
NEEDED BY THE
ITALIAN ROADS
War Mission to Purchase
$1oo, ,oo0, 900 ] Worth Of I.o-
! ! scrsnotfaes C.zrsys Etc.

Washington, May 1o.-Nesotiattons
looking to the purchase Of more than
$1OO,000,000 worth of railway locomo-
tives cars. rails and other equipment
In the United States will be one Of the
main purposes Of the Italian war COM
mission which is expected to reach
this country in about three weeks. It
the $100,000,000 already loaned by the
United States to the italian govern:
ment also is likely to be spent for rail-
road materials and orders probably
will be placed during the Italians
commission stay here. italian rail-
ways which are government owned
and operated. are reported to be suf-
mont, since most Industrial plants
formerly supplying the roads now are
making munitions.
Coal and foodstuffs and means of
transporting them through the SUBJ
marine blockade will form other i'm
portant subjects for discussion with
American officials. The provided pur-
chases are contingent on the amount
Of the additional credit which may
be arranged between tho two govern
ments.
The Italian embassy has received a
number OF requests from organiza-
tions in New York. Chicago. Philadel-
phia, Pittsburgh. that the mission
make a tour Of the United States and
It was considered probable that some
trip would be arranged after the Ital-
ians' arrival.
Prince Ferdinando Di sevoia, who
will head the mission, is . naval cap
tain and Is expected to take special
interest In conferences to be arranged
with American navy officers. Enrico
Arlotta. italian minister Of transpor-
tation and member of,the mission, will
supervise the railway purchases.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
ENGLISH STAFF
SURPRISED AT
CREATADVANCE
Plans not Upset by Temper
ary German Success at
Fresnoy.
Expected that the Teutons
Would Gain More During
the Big Drive.

London, May 10.-The recent par
tial success Of the Germans at Fres-
noy has not upset the British plans
Of operations, nor has it caused sur
prise. Major General Frederick B..
Maurice told the Associated Press to-
day. AZ q matter Of fact, the general
added, the British staff has been sur
prised that the Germans had not sue
ceeded before in making gains. in
view Of the tremendous counter-at-
tacks which they have been hurling
against the British front. The chief
director continued:
Bodies Of Germans continually
have been sent against the British
over open ground without any appar-
ent regard for casualties. but the Brit
ish have held their lines when 1t
might have been expected they would
give away and have inflicted tremen-
dous losses on their opponents.
1.-THE Germans have hurled great
reserves into the Arras conflict, en-
ploying people from Belgian. Poland
and other conquered territory to re-
lieve more Germans for military serv-
ice. The British have forced the Ger
mans to use up twice as many reserves
as were employed in the somme Of
fensive, which ranks next to the pres
ent one in magnitude"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
GOVERNMENT CLOSES
sCASE AGAINST CAPT.
RINTELEN AND OTHERS

New York. May 10.-The govern
ment today brought to a close its case
against Captain Franz Rintelen Of
the German navy and his seven al
legged munition plot confederates with
testimony by Andrew D. Meloy that
Rintelen told him in July. 1915. that
David Lamar and former Representa-:
tive Frank Buchanan and H. Robert
Fowler. all defendants. were engaged
in a plan virtually to close up the mu-
milton business in the United States
within 80 days. The men are charg-
ed with conspiring to foment strikes
in munitions plants and on piers to
prevent war supplies from going to
the entente allies from this country.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
WILLIAMSON
HEADS STATE
PHYSICIANS
Grand Forks Doctor Elected
President of State Med
ical Society.
FARGO GETS THE
NEXT CONVENTION
Convention Was One of the
Most Successful in His
tory Of Organization.

New Rockford, N. D., May 10
The thirtieth annual meeting Of the
North Dakota state Medical associa-
ton closed this afternoon after the
most successful and most largely at
tended session ever held. The off,
Gers elected this morning follow:
President, George NJ. Williamson,
Grand Forks; first vice president. Ed
gar A. Pray, Valley City: second vice
president, M. A. Baldwin, Casselton;
third vice president. Fred e. Wing,
Kenmare: secretary. H. ]. Rowe,
Casselton; treasurer, w. F. sihler.
Devils Lake.
Councillors-Cass county, Paul
sorkness, Fargo; Grand Forks coun-
ty, ]. e. Countryman, Grafton; Sixth
district. f. R. smythe. Bismarck
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
BATTLE FOR FRESNOY, HNDENBURCS LAST
GREAT DEFENSE OF LENS, RACES WITH ALI.
THE FURY OF THE BLOODY DAYS OF VERDUh
EXAMINATION OF {.
FINAL CANDIDATES
FOR CAMPS BEGINS

Chicago, May 1o.-Examination Of
the fnal candidates for amdission to
the four army officers training camps
in the central department was begun
today, with the formal opening Of the
camps but five days away. Offfcers
at the department headquarters as
serted that every effort would be made
to obtain mature aspirants for the
reserve commission in the remaining
days. Large numbers Of men who
have been certified for attendance are
barely over the minimum age, 20
years and nine months. and the vast
majority are less than 80. while COM
paratively few approach the maxi
mum age Of "A.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
.Conferees Reach Agreement
Today-Will not Send
! Roosevelt to France. ...
TO REPORT BILL 3.
~ FOR APPROVAL
Accept Amendment Prohib.
iting Sale Of Liquor at
H. All Army Camps.

Washington. May 1o.-Conferees on
the army bill reached an agreement
today ana the measure will be report
"a to the two houses for confirmation
- soon a. possible. ri.
Tho amendment put In by the san
ate permitting Colonel Roosevelt to
&aise four divisions for service in
France was eliminated, az was anoth-
Or authoridng the raising Of three
volunteer regiments for border patrol
duty.
The confersss made the age limit
OF those subject to the selective draft
81 to 30 years inclusive. in place Of
the 81 to ~ limit in the senate and
4 81 to 10 in the house bill.
Tho senate amendment prohibiting
the sale Of liquor at army camps and
otherwise safeguarding the morals Of
the troops were retained.
S1 Representatives Kahn and Anthony,
Republican,. announced they would
not sign the conference report. An
y thony was opposed to eliminating the
& Roosevelt amendment, and Kahn op-
posed the prohibitory section.
. illumination Of the Roosevelt
opposition in the senate, where it was
rart how.v.r a. exrsc+.a The nro.
hihition sn,snimen4 "a modined m
that Iinuor' nsins or hssr csnnot Ia
soid ~ no...s..H ~" on r.;I;t.rs1 - ra..rvs -. :.
\ t$nn. ~ cenrs ~ Vi,l not ~ ,nisvruI
- r,,rn,sh ~, ~ NJ e.iva thsno 10 man
IN wniforrn
u.r-,-
MAKO fooo o. ksee1S01on.
Many states plan to make resistra-
ton day for the new army conscrip-
tion the occ0sd0n for feteS and patriot-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
KENTUCKIAN KILLS
MEMBERS OF FAMILY
AND THEN ENDS LIFE

Elkton, KY. May 1o.-Frank Mil
len, a young farmer. today killed his
father, Charles Millen. his mother. his
brother and his brothers wife. with
an axe, and hanged himself.
Young Millen notified the authori-
ties here by telephone that he had
slain the members of his family and
was about to take his own life.
Continued illness, 1t was said, had
unbalanced young Millen's mind.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
RAILROADS ALL
NEED INCREASE IN
FREIGHT RATES

Washington, May 10.-Executives Of
fore the interstate commerce commits
sion, declared that the need of their
lines for a is per cent advance in
freight rates was as urgent as that Of
roads in every section Of the country.
FSpokesmen for eastern and southwest
ern lines have. made similar declara-
tions.
Statistics presented to the commits
sion on behalf Of as carriers of the
west purport to show that the pro-
posed advance In rates would fall
$50, 900, 900 short Of meeting increased
operating costs. effective and antici-
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10

Delegate to American Medical asso-
ciation-two years-Chas. Maclach-
lam, New Rockford; alternate. J. e.
Aylen, Fargo. ~
D Governor Fre1aer vas. reapa6tsd to
appoint the fsfiowtng On th state
BOARD Of meuica1 exanffners: .. C..
sutor. Grafton: A. w. skelsey, Fargo;
Archie sMcCannell. Minot. member Of
tho medical defense board, DR.. A. A.
Carr, Minot.. 5sg
8 One hundred and forty doctors
were in attendance today and at tho
banquet held last evening the biggest
feature Of the convention. Many
valuable papers were read. and inter-
iesting descriptive lectures were do
3livered. Captain Boyd, Of the British
ambulance service. thehonor guest at
the banquet told Of service afield and
the needs OF the country in war time
and of horrible German atrocities in
France and Belgium. Colonel. Charles
Maclachlin was toastmaster.
Fargo was selected shortly before
noon as the next annual meeting
placeN
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
JOSEPH FORAKER,
FORMER SENATOR.
/" SUCCUMBS TODAY

Cincinnati. O.. May 10.-Jos. For
aker, former United States senator
from Ohio. lawyer and soldier. died at
his home here today, aged 20 years.
Former Senator Foraker had been in
poor health since his retirement from
the senate in 1909 and two weeks ago
he was forced to his bed and his con-
dition was not considered critical un-
til last night. He presented the name
Of VIM. Mckinley to the Republican
national committee in 1896 and 1900.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
AUCUSTANA SYNOD
PLEDGES LOYALTY
TO THE PRESIDENT

Center City, Minn.. May 1o.-Loyal-
ty to the nation and its government
was expressed in q telegram to Presi-
Conference Of the Lutheran Au-
gustana Synod, which continued its
session here today.
The conference voted aid to strug-
Cling congregations in northern Min
nesota, Wisconsin ana the DakotaA
New congregations at Fridley, Buhl
and Grand Marais. Minn., and Nc
0regor. N. D.. were admitted to the
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
MAJOR GENERAL, J..
I" ]. PERSHING ORDERED
TO REPORT AT ONCE

Washington, May 1o.-Orders sum-
moning Major General John ]. PERISH
ing, commanding the southern depart
ment, to. Washington. have aroused
much speculation here. Omcials have
declined to give any explanation or to
comment on reports that the generals 8
visit Is connected with the subject Of
selecting commander for a military
expedition to France.
General Rershing Is known to have
the confidence of the administration
oflicdals because Of his record as COM
msfder of the punitive expedition in
Mexico. 'si'"1'
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
l27 AMERICANS
STILL ARE HELD
BY THE GERMANS

!, wsshingtonl MAY 1o.-Th4t l27
Americans sti1i are held prisoners N
Germany, probably removed from
captured armed merchantmen, was
revealed today at the state depart
mont. It Is assumed that the men
were brought to Germany by raiders
operating in the South Atlantic.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
NO ATTEMPT MADE
TO ASSASSINATE
EMPEROR WILLIAM

Berlin, (via London). May 1o.-The
report recently emanating from
Zurich that an attempt had been
made to assassinate Emperor William
Is denied in an official statement made
today.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
ED. A. CUDAHY, R.,
TO TRAINING CAMP

Chicago, May 10.-Edward A.
Cudahy, Jr, vice president Of the
Cudahy Packing company. today en-
listed for the officers reserve training
camp at Fort Sheridan. Ill. He is 81
years old and known as an athlete.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
Attorney General Held at
Camp for Entering Re-
stricted Territory.
LULL IN MINOT
AFFAIRS TODAY
aildreth Says no Federal
Warrant Will be Issued
For LANCER,

Bismarck, N. D.. May 1o.-Attor-
ney General William e. Langer was
arrested this afternoon by federal
military authorities for "entering re-
stricted territory" according to Major
Wright In charge Of the local battali-
on. Major Wrisht's statement declar-
cd that LANCER was arrested on ter
ritory whore he had no business to
be-" No reference was made to the
Minot case. LANCER apparently was
ciic bridge. which has been under
guard for some time. :.
Fargo, N. D.. May 10.-'No federal
warrant has been issued for Attorney
General LANCER because Of the Minot
affair. Furthermore, none could be
issued without my knowledge. and
none will be issued" said M. A. Hill
dreth. United States district attorney,
this afternoon.
Minot. N. d.. May 1o.-There was
. short lull in the raid developments
this morning. LANCER sent word that
he will come back Immediately. The
states attorney announced that q
number Of warrants are ready to be
served at once. InjuHctions were is-
suded. closing three bawdy houses.
Papers were issued last night for
the arrest Of Attorney g. w. Twiford
as the result Of oflcers finding an ex-
cessive amount Of liquor consigned to
him during a visit to the express Of
nee. Assistant Attorney General Bren-
nan says action against LANCER
Is backed by the corporations and II
looks like fight to the finish.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
French Capture Position.

Paris, May 10.-A fortified position
on the Vauclare plateau was captured
last night by the French. it 10 an
nounced officially. Heavy artillery
fighting continues in this region where
the Germans made a counter attack
with a division Of fresh troops. Sew
eral German counter attacks along
the Chemin-Des-Dames were repulSed.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-10
Emelish Advance

London, May 10.-Progre1 was
made by the British last night in the
neighborhood Of Bullecourt, east Of
Gricourt and south Of the oouchex
river. says today's official announce
ment.
Fiuctua&ing Fight for Bullecourk
Berlin, via London. May ia
fluctuating tight for the possession Of
Bullecourt, on tho French front, 10 in
progress. says today's army headquar-
tors statement The artillery dre In the
crAa0A. .e ~ 4tf5.sE
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-07-26
WILL PREVENT FAMINE

Santa Rosa, Cal.-Luther Bur
bank has announced the perfec-
ton of a super wheat" which
he believes will go far toward
solving the grain shortage.
It's yield is about five times as
much per acre as the average
throughout the United States
today and the promise of this
achievement at the present time
cannot be over estimated. This
wheat has been tested in COM
parison with 6S of the worlds
best grades and it eXcelE all OF
them in productiveness.
81 have" Mr.. Burbank said,
perfected and ready for the
market the most productive
wheat ever evolved by man. The
average yield will run about SO
to 70 bushels to the acre. 1t is
hardy, barbless, smooth and
milky, and will grow everywhere
in the temperate zone. Were II
universally planted, the same a.
creage today under cultivation
should yield many times as much
wheat. | am still working to In
crease the protein in this new
type and in other varities OF
grain which are particularly
lacking in it. With that element
now improved and the yield pei
acre greatly augmented, a big
step forward has been taken in
the worlds cry for bread.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-07-26
7 A T E

Mrs. Thomas Clement and
children of Idol were the week
end guests of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. d. A. Cantwell.
Mr.. and Mrs. Glen Noe were
the guests of their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Noe, at Mary's
Chapel, Thursday.
Bruce Beets was in Morris
town on business, Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Can't
well 6fAvondale were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. D. A. Cantwell,
Saturday.
Mrs. Fred Lawson of Knox
vile, was the guest of her moth
er, Mrs. J. D. Couch, last week.
Willie Cantwell was visiting
friends in Morristown, Sunday.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-07-26
SEND THEM TO RUTLEDGE

Speaking of the fifty sheep
killed by two dogs in Beaver
County, Penn, on last February,
the Philadelphia Wool and Tex
tile Association says;
The unrestricted dog is the
cause Of the decrease in supplies
of meat and food and wool for
clothing, and a cause for the in
crease in the cost of living. The
unrestricted dog is therefor
direct tax on every citizen, and
is a destructive economic para
site.
Sheep are an asset to the COM
munity, adding to its wealth,
ana mus increasing us volume
of trade.
The unrestricted dog has alb
solutely no value, but in fact is
a liability and a menace, to be
classed with hog cholera, tuber-
culosis, cut worm, boil weevil
and blight.
Whoever allows his dog to run
at large, especially at night, fails
in his duty to his neighbor and
the community"
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-07-26
BIRTHDAY PARTY AT TATE

Irene, the charming little
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. j. e.
Williams celebrated her sixth
birthday, Saturday July the Ii,
at their country home, from 3
to 5. Miss Irene had as her guest
Katherine, Mary and George
James, Frank Jarnagin, Jr., Che
sley Jarnagin, of Morristown,
Shields Brown, Eppie Clark,
Martha and T. J. Reeve, Lena
Mae Moody, Florence Rankin,
Ruby Collett and May Long.
The table was beautifully dec
grated in pink and white, with
the birthday cake in the center,
decorated in white rose buds and
bearing the initials |. w., in pink
letters. Illuminated with nine
candles of pink and white rest
ing in little rose bud holders.
The ice course was also in pink
and white, after which lemonade
and fruit was served. She was
remembered by her little friends
with many beautiful presents, e
mong the most beautiful was a
doll presented by Miss Jeanette
CoWan, which was very large
and charming. The, afternoon
was spent very pleasantly by all
the children. Among the other
guests present were, Mrs. Frank
C. Jarnagin, Miss jeanette Cow
an, Mr.. James J. Moody and
James A. Williams, all of whom
participated in the entertain-
ment of the children. When the
guests departed they wished
their little friend Many long and
happy birthdays.
Grainger County news. (Rutledge, Tenn.) 1917-current, 1917-07-26
CONSTITUTIONAL
CONVENTION ELECTION

July %, 1917, first election.
Voters will vote simply "for" or
against" the Convention.
Sept. g., 1872, election Of dele
gates, EVERY county will be
enti.Iod to ONE delegate, some
counties to more, making 1877
delegates in all.
Oct. 80, 1917, convention Will
meet In Nashville. II WILL NOT
write the Constitution anew. u
will merely suggest AMEND
MENTS, which must be voted
on by the people.
The Convention will fix the
date : Of the election on the
amendments. Each amendment
must be voted on separately. BY
THE PEOPLE. A majority Of the
votes cast on each amendment Is
necessary to its adoption.
80
In all counties voting under
the Dortch Law, a registration
certificate Is necessary to vote'
1916 poll tax receipt ls neces-
sary to vote.