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The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1917-12-24
MENINGITIS UNDER CONTROL
Outbreak at Camp Funston Said TO
Have Been Arrested.

By Associated Press
CAMP FUNSTON. Kan, Dec. "a
The outbreak of spinal meningitis at
Camp Funston may be said to be ar
rested. according to DR.. Charles
Banks, senior surgeon, United States
public health service, and deputy
state health officer.
There is no progressive increase
of cases at Camp Funston" said Doc
tor Banks. THE situation is favor
able
The Evening Missourian. [volume] (Columbia, Mo.) 1917-1920, 1917-12-24

which in this case means help from
America, and we are confident that
we shall get it."
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16

Petrograd. Oct 15.-The German
forces which were landed on Oesel is
land at the head Of the Gulf of Riga.
are pressing forward to the east and
south. placing in a difficult position
the Russian forces and batteries in
the district Of Arensburg at the south
ern end Of the island, and especially
those on the Cerel peninsular Militry
critics predict actions in the Gulf Of
Riga. followed by developments Of the
invasion to the main land on the coast
or Esthonia, rather than an attempt
toward the Gulf Of Finland, which is
protected by mine fields which the
Germans would have to sweep under
the menace Of the Russian feet.
The newspapers exhibit alarm at the
landing OF the Germans on oesel is
land. The Bourse Gazette SAYS the sit
ration Of the country is the more COM
phcated because a solution must be
found not only Of the unsatisfactory
condition OF affairs in the interior but
OF the problem presented by the clos
ing OF the Gulf of Riga by the Ger
mans.
The Russkaya volka says:
We are being led toward our Cal
vary OUT perhaps we shall find our
resurrection"
The Reoh attributes the disaster
partly to bad visibility and the unex-
ampled political frivolity Of leaders
OF the Russian democracy. The Social
list press takes the Maximalists to
task
The VOLTA Naroda recalls Premier
kerensky's warning of the danger as
German coup in the Baltic. which
was stigmatized by the leader of the
Maximalists as an unworthy political
maneuver. The newspaper insists on
the necessity of an fmpla Ca BILE strug
gle against Maximalism.
The Den declares the Maximalist as
pirahons recently displayed in the
neet undoubtedly contributed to the
German success.
Only the 1zevestia. organ of the
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
PROSECUTE SOCIALIST
DEPUTIES DECIDED ON

Copenhagen. Oct. 15.-The Ham
burg -Frembdenblatt, a copy of which
has been received here, says the Ger
man government had decided to prose
cute if possible Herren Haase. Diett-
mann and NOgtherr, the three Social
let deputies whose names recently
were linked with the mutiny in the
German fleet. The government has
submitted evidence against the three
deputies to the Imperial court at Leip-
sic and therefore has declined the sus-
gostion that a parliamentary commit
tee of investigation be appointed.
The Lokal Anzeiger says the re-
port that Admiral Won Capolle, the
German minister Of marine, had re-
signed. evidently emanatcd from Won
Capelle's friends. This newspaper de-
clares untrue the assertion that Won
Capelle exceeded the instructions Of
Chancellor Michaelis in making his
declaration to tho Reichstag recently
regarding the plot that had been dis
covered in the navy to paralvze the
fleet so as to force the government to
make peace.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
SOMERVILLE

wedding reception was held Mon
day evening, Oct. 8, at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. GeorEie HisIer. large
number of relatives and friends were
present. Refreshments were served.
Many beautiful gifts were received. in
Guiding silver ware and other useful
articles. All departed wishing Mr.. and
Mrs. Hisler many long and happy years
of married life
An uncommon occurrence happen
ed on October II, when Eston Cliddcn
enjoyed sleigh ride. He also took
pictures Of the sun shining through
the green leaves laden with snow.
Pearl Crnmmet brought to the re-
porter Monday. Oct. Is, a strawberry
blossom in full bloom.
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Whittier and
children Of jefferson were Surda,
callers at Mr.. and Mrs. Warren CIid.
dens. >''i"
Lawrence Moore is still gaining and
was out door Sunday for the frst time
osgood Moore. who has been oui,e
H. is able to be out again
Mr.. and Mrs. Pearl Crummet+ aro
moving back to their home in Jeffer.
son. ''hei
Miss Ahbte Brann. who has passes
me summer with her parents. Mr. ana
mrs. Q. +. Brann, returned Fridav 10
New Hampshire. -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
DETAILS OF AGREEMENT
Substance of Regulation
of Amount of Food to
Go to England and
Germany

Washinston, Oct, 1s-The substance OF
the agreement between Great Britain and
Holland, given herewith for the first time,
regarding the amount Of food to be OBJ
tanned by England from The Netherlands
and also the amount to go into Germany,
dscloses that Great Britain and Germa-
ny made similar agreements with Hol-
land at about the same time. The British
agreen nent was made Nov. J, 1916 and the
German agreement was made on Dec l.
1916. Only commodities produced in The
Netherlands are concerned; imports are
governed by The Netherlands Overseas
Trust, which guarantees to England that
none Of the products shall be sent into
Germany. The agreement provides that
the total from Holland to the United
Kingdom shall be prorated. 1t is assumed
that the remainder not sent to England
goes to Germany.
II Is provided that the United Kingdom
shall get half the total exports Of Hol-
lands meat. one-quarter of the butter,
one-third of the cheese and two-thirds of
the milk Not less than one-half the total
exports of meat from Holland to bellg-
erent countries must go to the United
Kingdom. This leaves the other half free
to go to Germany as required by the
German agreement
Great Britain by the agreement has the
right to at least one-half the total ex-
ports of potatoes at price not greater
than 80 per cent. over the price fixed by
the Dutch government for home consump-
ton. England also gets one-half Of the
potato -four. which includes sago ana
pudding powder, and obtains one-quarter
of the exports Of fruit and vegetables at
an average price. One-quarter Of all the
eggs go to Britain.
NO sugar or sugar beets may go
out Of Holland without special ar
rangements with the exception the du-
ties are permitted their treaty agree
ments to export sugar beets to Bel
gium.
London market prices govern the
| transaction and deficiency in exports
Of commodities are provided nv add
| tional shipments. 1t is agreed that
exports to neutral European countries
shall only he to consigners approved
by the British. Holland under the
agreement has the right to import
feeding. seed and fertilizers for agri-
cultural uses. but this is subject to
revision whenever certain agriculture
produce exceeds the average of ex-
ports.
Liberal bonuses are promised by the
British for the articles exported and
the rate of exchange is for the pay
ments is guaranteed. Should .vessels
| carrying agricultural products he
captured II is provided that the pro-
duce will be considered exported to
bclligerents
Shipments to Dutch colonies are
not considered as exports. Exports to
France and such parts of Belgium that
are within the lines Of the Allies and
! shipments to the Belgian relief com
mittee arc considered exports to the
| United Kingdom.
| Either Great Britain or Holland NAV
terminate the agreement by months
notice or by default: otherwise. it is
TO remain in force for the duration of
| the war
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
BITTER ATTACK
German Socialist Paper
Declares Present Gov
ernment Enough to
Make One Weep

Amsterdam. oct is-The Berlin Social
lat paper Vorwaerts In an editorial on the
political situation In Germany SAYS:
1t is enough to make ono weep TO
think that We have chancellor like Mi
ohaelis. a vice chancellor like HelfferiCh,
a war minister like Won Stein, a naval
minister like Won CapelIe. i is enough
20 make one weep that in this critical
time ~ the empire a government should
be IN power which neither al home nor
abroad can command. or even lay claim
IN. respect. y government as to whose in
capacity there is q general concensus Of
opinion from HoNdchranh to Scheidemann
and from sou Re, ,cntlow to Ledebour,
and that We cannot even toll whether or
not ths government will be forced to
make way for another more capable
After referring to the governments re-
cent hlIuhers. Norwaerts asserts that II
.hs majority party had refused on Tues
Ia, - have amy truce with the present
unspeakahlc government and had acted
as tho Socialists did and refused to vote
ronalirrr'nry budget Michaelis would
have NRd g. dirappear
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
500 SHIPS ARE
C0MMANDEERED
BY GOVERNMENT

Washington, Oct. 15.--Approximate-
ly 500 American coastwise and ocean
ships Of 2500 tons or over We're com
mandeered today by the government.
While the government control became
effective today the ships will continue
in the same traffic and under the same
plans as heretofore until they receive
orders to the contrary. AS requests
from the army. navy. allies and 9TH
er government sources are passed upon
for use of certain amount Of ton
mage orders will be telegraphed to
ships, assigning them to particular
service. Commissioner Colby, in active
charge of the communicating. said
that the redusNioning would not
make any material difference in the
present movement of ships. He con-
tinued: I'VE are turning the ships
back to the owners to operate them
on government account under the same
system as in England We will not
disturb them until there is a concrete
case of need.
our purpose is to unity the con-
troll of all the ships available for ocean
trafhc, We have fixed A requisition
rate, based on fair appraisal which
replaces the speculative, hectic bidding
for tonnage under old private char
ters. The rates are considerably IN
der the prevalent high rates"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
MATTHEW HALE NAMED
BY THREE PARTIES

Boston, Oct 15-Only one candidate
Of the Progressive party will appear on
the ballot at the state election Nov. 6.
Nomination papers were filed today
for Matthew Hale Of Boston. one OF
the leaders Of the Progressive party
in this state. a { Progressive candidate
for lieutenant governor This makes
the third norlination for the office Mr.
Hale has received.
The Democrats nominated him at the
September primaries and the Prohi-
hitionists at their state convention.
Mr. Hale signed his acceptance of the
Prohibition nomination today Many
independent candidates for seats in the
LEGISLATURE filed their papers at the
secretary Of states office before the
time limit expired late TODAY. The So
Cialist party showed considerable ac
tivity by filing nominations in nearly
a score Of districts.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
Germans on OeSel Island
Create Complicated State
to Be Solved BY Russia

Council Of Soldiers and workr.,.
delegation, looks on the disas,e,
blessing in some respects. saytnr
news of the German landing cav.
time when Russia, learning a.
troubles in the German navy. wa.
ginning to entertain dangerous
unfounded illusions regarding
imaginary disorganization Of the a..
my.
The landing OF the Germans IN, 4. |
creased the exodus from Petror-,,
which has been noticeable since -
fall of Riga. Since Saturday the ..a
ct ofices have been hesieged w..
persons offering large premium. =,
tickets. The situation is aEgrava,.a n.
rumors which were branded c+e,r-
as unfounded. that passenger tr,.,
will be stopped shortly in view Of y.
expected evacuation OF government 4.
stitutions.
II is stated in government GIRL,
that no extensive evacuation is lool,.
for as no immediate danger threaten,
the capital. that the. new front is ,,,T
800 miles distant and that the rc,N,
are impossible. lii is not believed
landing in Finland will he attemp,s5
owing TO scarcity of supplies there as4
the fact that provisioning would D,
rendered difficult with approschi,s
winter and the freezing Of TIE sea
The central committee ~ the e..
has addressed to the sailors an apps,i
which has caused cessation NJ II,
meetings at Heisingors. The sem,.o,.
fetal news agency SAYS the first ray,,
engagements in the Oesel water, NAV,
shown that an appeal TO the crews n,
the fleet may he counted on with -s-.
tainty.
Possession Of the Gulf ~ Eles Nv
the Germans appears n military Vr,.
ers to be most serious menace and ;,
give n considerable adNantaee ~ m.
enemy who will he able to makA "a.
cure his communications with RiCa hy
sea.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
Herring Schooner Grounds
One of Crew Drowned
Others on Board I'll

Gloucester, Mass. Oct. 1.-THE schoon-
er G. and r. Tarbox with aload OF her
ring from Plymouth for Portland. Me-,
struck on Pavilio beach here late Friday
When the crew of local coast guard sta
tions reached the vessel they learned that
one Of the crew OF two. Louis Dennimore
of Plymouth, had been lost overheard
and drowned short time before the
schooier came ashore and that the other
sailor and Capt. Alfred Holland OF East
port. Me, were incapacitated by illness.
The vessel was pulled into deep water
and was found to be only slightly dam
aged Both the sick men were reported
as re .overng Friday night. Dennimore
was IS years Of age and unmarried.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
DECISION SOON AS
TO REMAINDER OF
DRAFT ARMY MEN

Warrington. 90, IS Secretary Baker
ind, 1teu today that decision as 10 the
examination and classification of all re
r1n,u,nR mon registered under the draft
law mtsh' hc reached within few days.
CorFi.ty eliminated from The urgent de-
hrrnr, MN eu appropriation for this
work ava u has been assumed that the
pro Oct enuld mot no carried out, at least
un'l rrone, WAS forthcoming at the next
session 'r december.
Nj Pakcr also is considering a pro-
posed .targe In tho process Of examin-
inr 10 n'en which has been recommended
IS htm the details OF which have not
tsen ,nNounrcf Discussing reports that
several h,lls proposing 20 change the
draft aLss Viii he offered when Congress
reassemhl"s the secretary said he had
not changed his opinion that Is TO d was
ths OF age limit for military service
W ad1ed however that he was consider
irr No amendments ~ the present law
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
3 Saloons Flight

Miss Helen Beck Of 1415 Olive street,
Ifrianapolis, a guest Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lafayette Striker, in Anderson. Ind,
said she sent up q seven foot paper
balloon from her home in Indianapolis
on July 4
Miss Beck attached small strip of
raper to the balloon bearing her name
and requesting the finder to notify her
where the balloon descended. She has
received a letter from w p. Stoddard
of 41G Central avenue, Hot Springs,
Ark. saying he had found the balloon.
The previous record fieht of a paper
balloon is said to have been 400 miles.
The distance from Indianapolis to
Hot Springs is about 600 miles.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
BRITISH ARMED
CRUISER is SUNK

London, Oct. l5.-The British armed
mercantile cruiser Champagne has been
sunk and the mine sweeping sloop Bego-
MIA is overdue and regarded as lost, says
an official statement tonight. The text
reads;
His Majcsty's mine-swaeping sloop Be
gonia, Lieut. Commander Basils Noake,
r. n. is now considerably overdue and
must he considered lost with all hands
His Maiestys armed mercantile cruis-
er Champagne, Acting Captain Percy
Brown, r. ~, in command, has been tor
pedoed and sunk. Five officers and 81
men were lost.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16

Miss Marion Wilson of New York de-
lighted a large audience at the Univer-
salist church Monday evening with her
numerous costumed character sketches
that proved her to be an artist of un-
usual ability and talent in the art Of
impersonation. Possessed of win
ming platform presence, voice sus-
ccptihle to wonderful change and the
ability of selecting numbers that catch
and hold attention, Miss Wilson drew
generous and well merited applause at
the close of each number. A pleasing
addition to the entertainment was the
musical numbers presented by the fol-
lowing: Miss Tmogone Wood, solo;
Frank Pierce. solo: Miss Frances Til
den. piano colo; Mrs. John NJ. Robin-
son, piano solo.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
FIVE REGIMENTS
ENGINEER TROOPS

The Engineer Department of the
regular army is now organizing fve
regiments OF engineer troops consist
ing almost entirely Of skilled mechanics
and artisans. These troops will be en-
ployed to carry on work behind the
lines in France and help TO keep the
men at the front we'll supplied with
all the necessities for active prosecu-
ton Of the war. The following classes
oe men are especially needed
Electricians, steamfitters. carpenters,
water supply men. transit men.
draughtsmen. plumbers, engineers.
stenographors, machine repairmen,
mechanics, foundrymen. photographers,
chalnmen, and many other positions
of a similar nature.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
WILSON URGED TO SEND
TROOPS TO SALONIKI

Washington. Oct. l5.-Disratch of
American troops to Salonilli to assist
in a big drive in the Balkans. was
urged upon President Wilson today
by Senator King Of Utah.
The senator also advocated declara-
tons Of war against Austria Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria and proposed
that definite promises Of military CO.
operation should lie obtained from the
Japanese mission now here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
GERMANY EXTENDS
MILITARY SERVICE
TO MEN OF 47 YEARS

Copenhagen, Oct. 15.-Germany has
extended military service to men A
years of age and is calling up those
who have heretofore escaped service
on account of military unf1tness. The
army already included large number
above the legal limit of As years, on the
ground that although nobody above
that age could be modified, yet no re-
quirement existed for the discharge of
a soldier reaching that age.
The new regulation calls to the colors
all exempts born after Sept. s, 1870.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16

The corn pack in Maine .b;s f.u
was the smallest in a decade xoar,,.
all the factories are closed for ~
season. In some localities the oron
was SO badly damaged by the frost
carry IN september that no attempt
was made by the packers to opera to
tne'r factories. The acreage was lars-
er iran IN previous years. and had
the conditions been favorahIa 49,
amount OF corn canned In the state
would have perhaps been the largest
in its history. The corn was backward
because OF the cold, damp season. The
last or August the weather was more
iaVorabl" and the corn got a good
start and the harvest would have been
.areef had 1t not been for the ki,ling
ffeeze following Labor Day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
This is a Cheap and Good Recipe
Baked "Hominy'

bhheu f1Onli0S
cup boiling water. cups milk. :. cup
hominy. 4 cup butterine. teaspoon
salt, tablespoon sugar, egg.
Put white or yellow corn through
grain mill making a coarse meal that
may be used In place OF hominy. Mix
salt and water. To this add hominy
gradually, while stirring constantly
Bring to the boiling point and let boil
two minutes; then cook in double
boiler until water is absorbed. Add
one cup milk, stir thoroughly. and cook
one hour Remove from range and
add butterine, sugar. egg, slightly beat.
en, and remaining milk. Turn into a
creased Dish and bake in a slow oven
cne hour. This may be used in place
OF bread, or as a vegetable. at dinner
or luncheon.-October woman's Home
Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
TWO L. S. PRIVATES IN
PERSHING'S FORCE DEAD

Washington. oct. i5-Prln,e'
Charles F. Hammond, Jr, field artI-
lery and Raynor Il. Nyc. MEDIA De-
artment with the cxpeditionsrv
forces in France, have died from net.
ural causes. the war department was
advised today by Gen. Pershing
Hammond's next Of kin IL his father.
Charles r. Hammond OF Dorchester
Mass. and that Of Nye is J. r N!e q
Whitman. Mass.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
HARVARD TO SHOW
BAKER TRENCH WAR

Cambridge. Mass, Oct. 15.-Of1cers
and men of the Harvard regiment to-
day that Secretary Of War Baker
probably had had enough of formal
military drills
Therefore when Mr.. Baker comes to
Cambridge, oct. -, to observe the
progress Of the regiment he will he
taken to the trenches constructed near
here and will watch the regiment dem
onstrate modern methods of trench
warfare as taught by the French off,
GERS at the university
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
C0NCRECAT|ONAL|STS
PLEDGE SUPPORT TO
PRESIDENT WILSON

Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 15.-Suppo-t
was pledged to President Wilson IN
his war policies by the national coun-
Gil of Congregational churches in ses-
sion here in resolutions today and del
egates went on record as favoring an
international federation to maintain
peace of the the war. D. Kenyon w.
Butterfieid, Amherst, Mass. was elect
ed chairman of the national service
commission to raise 100000 to help
work in army cantonments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
ROOSEVELT ENDORSES
PLAN TO REGISTER MEN
BETWEEN 19 AND 81

Washington, Oct 15.-A letter from
Theodore Roosevelt endorsing the pro-
posal to register all men between TIE
ages of 10 and 81 for military training
as a permanent policy was made pub
lie tonight ny the National Association
for Universal Military Training.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
AVER HEATING PLANT
Will Be Ready by Nov. l
Delay Due to Short
age of Filters and
Plumbers

Washington, Oct 15.-No changes in
orders for the National Army troops
assembling at Camp Devens. Aver,
Mass, is contemplated by the war de-
partment because of delay of getting
the steam heating plant installed.
1t was stated officially today that
with the installation Of stoves in the
barracks no suffering among the men
was expected and that the contractors
now promised to have the heating
plant ready by Nov. l. The delay was
due, it was said, to the shortage Of
pipe filters and plumbers to make the
installation.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
HANG TWENTY OF
VILLAS TROOPS

JuareZ Mex, oct. 15.-Passengers ar
irving here last night from the south
report seeing the bodies Of 20 Mexicans
hanging to telegraph poles along the
Mexican Central right OF way between
Torreon and Chihuahua
Mexican officials say the bodies are
those of Villa followers who few DAYS
ago attacked a military train, mis-
taking il for passenger train.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
PITCHING
FIND CLAUDE
GUILTY

Marshfeld, Mo, Oct. Is Clali.
pierson was found guilty Of kidnap.
ping baby Lloyd Keet Nv 'he wr
tonight. He was sentenced 10 IS years
imprisonment. During the final argu.
ments in the case today Mrs K6e'
wept during the graphic description
of the infants fate. Pierson remain
ed unmoved.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16

A six pound baby girl arrived Oct 5
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lester
Masoon in Rangeley. Miss Ruby
Toothaker Of Chesterviile Is caring
for Mrs. Magoon and daughter Lit
.le Miss Magoon is much more tor-
tunate than many young ladies as she
has a grandfather. great-grandfatha ar
and a great great grandfather all liz
ing in Ranceley. Mr., Herman Huutnon.
Mr.. George Henry Huntoon and Mr.
George d. Huntoon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
COMMITTEE WILL AID
CANDIDATE. MANSFIELD

Boston. Oct. IA committee 10
have active charge of the Democra tic
state campaign was appointed at con-
ference of party leaders with Freder-
ick w. Mansfield. Democratic candi-
date for governor today
The committee consists of Mr.. Mans
field. Matthew Hale Of Boston. candi-
date for Lieutenant Governor Humrh-
rey O'Sullivan OF Lowell. candidate for
treasurer Josiah Quincy Of Boston.
candidate for attorney general. and
DR. john ". Coughlin of Fall River.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1917-10-16
kRUPP BEHIND ANTI
PEACE PROPAGANDA

Copenhagen. Oct. 15,-Austrian and
Hungarian Socialist newspapers re
ceived here a report that an attempt
had been made to start an anti peace
propa ganda in Hungary.
The propa aganda is laid to the krupp
and allied interests, and 100000
marks are said to have been sent to
establish a newspaper in Budapest and
to carry on the propaganda by means
of moving pictures.