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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-30
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FRENCH GAIN AT VERDUN
Capture Hill 304 and Other important
Posts--5ie Victory for the
Allies.

Paris, Aug. 27.-The French made
an attack on the left bank OF the
Meuse, between Avoncourt wood and
Dead Mans hill. The war Office an
nounced on Friday the capture Of Hill
304, Cnmard wood and the fortified
works between IIHucOurt wood and
BethincOurt Prisoners were taken in
the course Of the action. The French
gained more than their objective, ad-
yanclng 10 an average depth Of two
kiometers Gone and one.fourth miles,.
lin 3O4 Is one OF the most bitterly
disputed positions of the war, I'm the
struggle for which thousands Of men
have lost their lives.
The French are now masters OF nll
the important points on the Verdun
front which they held before the be-
ginning of the Great German attack
last year.
Berlin, Aug 27.-The evacuation by
the Germans Of Hin 30i, the famous
stronghold on the Verdun front, Is an
nounced by the war Office
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U. S. WARSHiP SINKS U-BOAT
American Seaman Tells of Destruction
of German Submarine by De-
stroyer.

A Gulf Port, Aug. 29.-The capture
and destruction by an American de-
stroyer and the killing of four mem
bers of the submarines crew who had
boarded a British steamer is report
ed by William Raymond Brown, an
American seaman, who arrived here
aboard a British steamer. according
to the story told by Brown, me subma-
rlne emerged near the steamer but
soon after 1t came alongside the Amer
lean destroyer arrived and destroyed
the U-boat. After the submarine was
destroyed the men who had previously
gone aboard the British steamer tried
to take charge of the vessel. One of
the German officers was hit on the
head and killed as he was going to the
engine room and three others were
killed in the fight that followed.
The Germans who were not killed
in the fight on the steamer were turn
ed over to the destroyer as prisoners.
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eral conformation, disarmament, and
concert of nations based upon an ac-
ceptance of the principle of arbitra-
ton; that by a similar concert free
dom Of the seas be established and
that the territorial claims of France
and Italy, the perplexing problems of
the Balkan states, and the restitution
of Poland be left to such concliatory
adjustments as may be possible in the
new temper of such a peace, due re-
gard being paid to the aspirations of
the peoples whose political fortunes
and affiliations will be involved.
1T is manifest that no part of this
program can be successfully carried
out unless the restitution of the
status quo ante furnishes firm
and satisfactory basis for it. The
object of this war is to deliver the
free peoples of the world from the
menace and the actual power of
vast military establishment CON
trolled by an irresponsible government
Which. having secretly planned to
dominate the world, proceeded to
carry the plan out without regard
either to the sacred obligations of
treaty or the long-established prac-
tees and long-cherished principles of
international action and honor; which
chose its own time for the war; deliv-
cred it's blow fiercely and suddenly;
stopped at no barrier either of law
or of mercy; swept a whole continent
within the tide Of blood-not the blood
of soldiers only, but the blood of in
nocent women and children also and
Of the helpless poor; and now stands
baked but not defeated, the enemy of
four-ffths of the world. This power
is not the German people. 1t is the
ruthless master of the German people.
(Signed) ROBERT LANSING.
Secretary of State of the United
States Of America"
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EPIDEMIC IN GERMANY
COUNTRY SUFFERING FROM DYS-
EMERY AND TUBERCULOSIS
Government Making Frantic Efforts to
Conceal Facts-People Weak From
Lack of Proper Food.

Berne, Aug. 29.-Germany is suf-
fering from an almost nationwide
epidemic Of dysentery. German NOR
tally rates have jumped from so to
100 per cent since the first of the
year. tuberculosis is ravaging the
people, due to their weakened condi-
ton through lack of proper food.
This information came to the Unit
ed Press from a source of highest au-
thorlty.
THE German government is making
frantic efforts to conceal the dyson
terry epidemic. All German cities have
stopped publication of mortality sta
tistics The tuberculosis rate is said
to have nearly doubled In the last
few months. Every effort is being
made to reassure the German public.
Scores of reports have reached
here recently of local outbreaks of
dysentery in Germany. From infor-
nation at hand it appeared these
have been merely local outbreaks as
compared with the present practically
universal spread of the scourge.
Dysentery comes in part from lack
of proper diet. 1t Is in order to CON
ceal this lack of food that the Ger
man government is making such eX-
traordinary efforts to suppress ali de-
tails of the epidemic.
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BRITISH GAIN 1000 YARDS
Hae's Troops Capture Ground Astride
ST. Julien-PoelcapeIe Road
in Flanders.

London, Aug. 29.-As the result of
an attack on the Flanders front the
British lines have been advanced
along a front of more than 1000 yards
astride the st. Julien-Poelcapelle
road, the war office announced.
With the French Armies in the
Field, Aug. 29.-Germany has lost
more than $4,000 men in the Flanders
battle alone since July /.
The figures were compiled when the
assembling of data obtained from
prisoners was completed.
Paris, Aug. 29.-The war Office COM
munication says:
1.-THE artillery fighting has been
rather violent on the left bank of
the Meuse, especially in the region
to the north of Hill 344. The enemy
made no attempt against our new po-
sitions during the day.
I'm Lorraine, in the direction of
Seicheprey and In Alsace at Hart
mannsweiler Kopf we have repulsed
ten surprise attacks and have taken
a number of prisoners.
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ITALIANS WIN FIGHT
BIG VICTORY FOR LATIN TROOPS
$500 cAPTlVEs TAKEN IN
BIG DRIVE.
FOES LOSSES ARE 100000
King EmanuePs Forces Are Sweeping
Around From the North of Goritz
Upon Trleste-Monte Santo
Still Held.

Rome, Aug. 2S.-The battle between
the Italians and the Austrians still
RACES, with the Austrians stubbornly
retreatlng at many points, including
the lower CarsO. Numerous messages
from the front received by ministers
indicate that the Italians are making
swift strides toward victory. When
asked for an expression Of his opinion
of the results thus far achieved In the
battle Lieut.. Gen. Count Cadorna,
commander In chief Of the Italian
forces, smilingly replied: I'VE are
doing nicely, thank you
Raining death on their Teutonlc
foes, Italy's victorious troops are
sweeping around from the north of
Goritz upon Trieste.
Forcing the passage of the Isonzo
at II points and taking $4,000 prison
ers, the forces of Victor Emanuel III
are hurtling toward the Austrian OBJ
iective, with the Austrian troops fall
ing back all along the line.
The swing from the north, which
was marked by the seizure Of Monte
Santo, with legions Of captiyes and
much booty goes on undated
Austrian counter-attacks along the
Carso have been everywhere re-
pulsed.
The total losses Of the Austrians
from all causes are reckoned at near
ly 100000. The Italians captured 40
large guns.
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LONGSHOREMEN PEACE NEAR
Board Representing All Sides in La
Dor Controversy Named at
Washington.

Washington Aug. 29.-Peaceful set
Element Of labor disputes involving
longshoremen was forecast by the ap-
pointment of a board representing the
war department, the shipping board
the Longshoremen's association and
the principal carriers to handle all dis
putes ana appoint local boards in prin-
cipal cities.
The union. scale of wages, hours and
conditions in each port will be adopt
ed as standard The war depart
ment appointed Walter Lippman, as
sistant TO the secretary, as its repre-
sentative; the International associa-
ton appointed r. V. O'Connor of Buff
falo, n. Y; the committee of shipping
of the council Of national defense APP
pointed T. A. 3. Franklin.
The shipping boards representative
probably will be Vice Chairman Stew
ems.
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KAISER BOWS TO ARGENTINA
Promises Payment Of Indemnity for
Sinking of Steamer Toro by Sub
marine-Grants All Demands.

Buenos Aires, Aug. 29.-Germany'
reply to Argentina's note, embodying
demands in connection with the sub
marine campaign as affecting Argen-
tine shipping, has been received. In
official circles it was stated that the
reply was satisfactory. According to
the newspaper Razon, the German
note meets all the demands of Argen-
tina.
The note says that Germany, 'in
order to maintain friendly relations
with Argentina, is willing to modify
the blockade of enemy coasts, allow
ing freedom of the seas to vessels
under the Argentine flag carrying
food"
The note also promises the payment
of an indemnity for the sinking of
the Argentine steamer Toro by a
German submarine.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-30
BRYAN SCORES FOES OF U. S.
Attacks Unpatriotc Utterances as
Products OF Disaffected Hearts
Rather Than Errors of Mind.

Chicago, Aug 29.-Unpatriotic utter
ances, especially by men of promi-
nence, are more likely to be due to a
wrong attitude of heart than an error
of the mind, according to an Interview
with William Jennings Bryan in Chi
cago.
II do not want to make individual
application" said Mr.. Bryan, but
while an unpatriotic utterance may pos
sibly he due to an error Of the mind,
1t is more likely to be due to wrong
attitude Of heart. The tongue is not
likely to slip unless the heart skids
There can be but two sides to this
war, and every American ought to be
on the side Of the United States.
mo one who loves his country can
afford 10 take any chance of help
ing the enemy by exciting division
here"
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AGED Man Killed by Bees.

Evansville, Ind. Aug. 29.--Henry X.
Spelmeyer, aged eighty-two years,
retired farmer of Dubois county, In
diana, near Holland, wandered among
some bees hives when he was left alone
ut his home and when the members of
his family returned they found him
lying among the hives covered with
thousands of honey bees. The aged
man, who had been feeble for some
time past, was stung many times by
the bees and died within few hours
after a physician had been called, suf-
fering great agony.
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M'ADOO EXPLAINS BOND BILL
o0o,0oo,ooo Amount for Pres
ent Year.

Washington, Aug. 29.-Secretary Nc
Adoo appeared before the house ways
and means committee TO discuss the
Forthcoming administration $1l,53S.-
945, 460 bond and certificate bill and to
explain the expected request of the
treasury for an additional S2,000,000,-
600 bond issue to be issued by con
gress. Democratic Leader Kitchln de
clared that the new treasury estimate
probably will make II necessary 70 in
crease to 000,000000 the amount
available TO the government for the
present fiscal year.
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NEW ARMY TO CAMP SEPT. 5
President Directs Married Men Who
Have Dependent Wives Be Ex-
cused From Provisions Of Act.

Washington, Aug. 2S.-Two impOr-
tant orders in connection with the
mobilization of the National army
were issued here on Saturday
BY direction Of President Wilson
practically every married man upon
whom his wife is actually dependent
or who has children will be exempted
II Is not within the spirit of the law,
the new order states, that women
should go TO. work or be dependent
upon the support of wealthy relatives
In order that the heads of families
may be sent 10 fight for the country.
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WILSON TO LEAD DRAFT ARMY
tai When the Men Entrain for
Camp Sept. s.

Washington, Aug. % President
Wilson viii lead the parade OF capital
National army men when they mobilize
here for entranment to camp Septem-
her ,. The presidents action follows
his expressed wish that throughout
the land mobilization day be made IL
gala and patriotic affair. After march
ing down the ayvaue with the young
soldiers he will review those who con
stltute Washinglon's first quota.
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LINER DEV0NIAN IS SUNK
LeyIand Steamship OF 10,435 Tons Tor.
pedoed by German Submarine
Left u. S. July %.

Boston, Aug. 25.--Thc Leylund liner
Deyonan, which left an Atlantic port
on July %, has been sunk presumably
by German submarine Officers Of
the line confirmed the report that the
vessel was lost, but stated TINT they
had received no word as to the safety
Of the crew.
The Deyonlan, n vessel Of 10,435
tons gross, was built IN Belfast IN
1900.
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BUY GAS MASKS FOR ARMY
Contract for 1,o74,ooo Of These De-
vices Is acknowledgements
TO Give Material.

Philadelphia, Aug. pa contract
for t,074,000 gas masks to equip the
army has been awarded to Il manufac-
turing company of this city, according
to an announcement by an official of
the concern. The contract calls for an
expenditure of 81 100000. The govern
ment will furnish the material.
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Antolsts Just Miss Death.

Wausau - An automobile driven by
Henry Kruse OF Mosinee. carrying
four passengers, broke through the
barriers and plunged down fortyfoot
embankment TO the edge of the Wis
consin river at Kronenwetter. The
machine was demolished but the occu-
pants escaped with slight injuries.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-30
EXPLAINS AMERICAN STAND
British Government Is Sending Speak.
ers TO Troops in France--Lectures
Great Success.

London, Aug. 2s.--The Manchester
Guardian says the government has
been making the troops I'm France fully
acquainted with the American attitude
in the war Doctor Kellman, n well.
known clergyman who recently has
been in the United States, has been
touring the British front and lecturing
20 the troops mt various centers on
Americas ideals, aspirations and en-.
deavors An officer who was present
said that the lectures have been q great
success.
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$500 for Legislative Work.

Madison-The Milwaukee Coke and
Gas company of Milwaukee filed a
statement in the Office of the secretary
of state declaring that it paid c. c.
Rogers and Il. II. Bottum $500 each
to look after its interests before the
legislature.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-30
INDIANA MAN HEADS G. A. R.
Orlando A. Somers, Kokomo, Elected
= at Boston Encampment-No
Other Candidate.

Boston, Aug 25.--Orlando A. So
mers Of Kokomo. Ind, was elected on
Thursday commander In chief Of the
Grand Army of the Republic ut the
closing session Of the annual encamp-
ment
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More Money for Warshlps.

washington, Aug. 20 Secretary OF
the Navy Daniels Will 60 before the
senate naval affairs committee to nsk
$3.50, 10000 to build destroyers This
sum viii be in addition TO the regular
appropriation.
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Dentist Appointed First Lieutenant.

Green Bay DR. Gerald j. Mortell,
formerly of Milwaukee. is the first
Green Bay dentist to receive a com
mission in the dental section of the
officers reserve corps. He has been
appointed a first lieutenant.
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Navy League official Quits.

, Washington, Aug. %. - Albert u.
Lamb Of st. Louis, vice president OF
the Navy league, wired Secretary of
the Navy Daniels that he has resigned.
1t is assumed his action grew out OF
the Danlels-Thompson row.
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German steamer rornedoed.

London, Aug. pa dispatch to the
Daily Telegraph from Rotterdam says
the German steamer Kenate Leonhart
bound from Rotterdam for German
port, was torpedoed or the Dutch
coast, aad sank 10 deep waite
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1917-08-30
La Crosse Gete Gas Raise.

Madison An authorized increase Of
10 cents per 1000 cubic feet of gas in
La Crosse was made by the Wisconsin
railroad commission. The increase is
said to be necessitated by the high
price OF coal.
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Blast Waa Deliberate act.

Washington, Aug 2s.-The explosion
Of a black powder magazine at the
Mare Island navy yard July was not
an accident but the deliberate act Of
some person or persons unknown the
naval investigation beard reported
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Hayward Red Cross Gets order.

Hayward The local chapter of the
Red Cross society has received notifi-
cation that Il is to furnish 100 pairs of
wristlets, 100 sweaters. 100 mufflers,
and 100 pairs of socks.
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Bank for Big Bend.

Madison The state bank commits
sioner has Issued a charter to the Big
Bend State bank Of Big Bend, Wauke-
sha county. The capital stock of the
new bank Is $4,000.
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ASHAMED 70 indiana Camp.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-Major Alvin
C. Reed was designated commissioner
of the second Officers training cnmp NJ
Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indianapolis
He was senior instructor IN the last
camp.
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REGISTERS Under False Name

Oshkosh Bert Harrison, town of
Clayton, a farm empioye, is in Jail
here charged with having registered
for the army draft under the assumed
name of Henry Hardy. He gives his
home as Edgerton.
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Mrs. stotesbury Quits Navy League

Philadelphia, Aug. 27.-Mrs. Edward
n. Stotesbury, wife Of j.. 7. stotes-
bury,ghe Philadelphia financier, an.
nounced that she had resigned as a d.
rector Of the Navy league. She re.
fused TO explain her action.
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Neensh Gives Another Doctor.

NeenahAnother Neenah physician.
DR.. Frank Russell. has been called into
the service of Uncle Sam. He Is the
third doctor called from this city.
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Russ Army General Killed.

London, Aug. 20.--Gcneral Poyosos
h, commanding Russian division.
fen yaliantly amid his soldiers whom
he was encouraging by his example
during fighting on the Sereth river
Mondoyia.
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2 KILLED IN CHICAGO H0LDUP
Five Auto Bandits Get $4,000 Loot
and Escape-Used Sawed
of Gun.

Chicago, Aug. 29.-Two men We're
shot and killed with sawed.off shot
guns by payroll bandits when they
put NJ fight as the bandits demanded
u sntchel Of money belonging TO the
Wlnslow Brothers company. The ban
dts seized the satchel and escaped.
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AUSTR|ANs QUIT
CITY OF TRIESTE
Civilians Flee With VaIuabes to
interior of Country.
MILITARY DECISION IS NEAR
Italians Capture Positions on the Balm
sizza Plateau - CounterAttacks
Fail to Recover Lost
Ground.

Rome, Aug 29.-The Stefani News
agency announced on the authority of
the high command that the entire Balm
sizza plateau is in the hands of the
Italian army.
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League Baseball
Games
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
Tuesdays Results.

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York, Z; Pittsburgh. 8.
Brooklyn, 0; Chicago, 2.
Philadelphia, 3; St. Louis, 6.
Boston, / Cincinnati. 8,
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago, 4; New York, 8.
st. Louis, 2; Philadelphia, I.
No other games played; rain.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee. 8; Louisville. g.
Kansas City, ,, Indianapolis, G.
No other games scheduled.
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one Killed. Three Shot in Strike Riot.

One Killed, Three Shof IN 5trike Hot.
San Francisco, Aug. 27.-Three men
8re IN hospital here with injuries
suffered when one was killed in fight
between d car crew Of the United Rail.
roads. involved IN o strike Of platform
inen, aud SIX passengers.
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soldlera and Sailors Picnic.

Palmyra The Soldiers and Sailors
association Of southern Wisconsin
held a reunion picnic here.
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500 Line Wants Women for Work

Fond du Lac Shortage of male la
Dor prompted the local Offices of the
500 line to call for female help in all
branches of the service. Office and me.
uhanicaL
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Miners Refuse to Return.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, Aug %. --One
thousand miners, on strike for five
days, refused to obey their leaders and
return 10 work
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Washington, Aug. 29.-Trieste is be-
ing evacuated. Its civil population is
deserving the town, at the order of
Austrian high command, according TO
the Zurich correspondent of Corriere
d'Italia, whose dispatches were cabed
to the Italian embassy here.
Most of the citizens have left, tax
ing with them all articles of value"
the cable stated. They sought refuge
in the interior of Austria.
Hourly the Italian offensive becomes
more certain of military decision,
cable messages say. The Austrian
troops in the sector dominated by
Monte Santo are reported so far ahead
of the Italians in their retreat that no
trace of them can be found except
tracks of abandoned munitions, guns
and food.
Italians Guns Sweep Miles.
From Monte Santo, many square
miles of territory can be raEed by the
Italian artillery. No Austrian posi-
lions In this zone can be held more
than "A few hours.
Monte Gabriel and Monte Daniel still
are held by the Austrians, but are
reach the beleaguered troops. The fall
of these mountain forts Is q matter of
days, the cables say.
Emperor Charles spent the entire
day of August % at the front with
the Austrian high command and Gen
eral Boreceviz. He saw Tarnovo cap
tured and one fort on the Carso de-
stroyed by the Italian bombardment.
He left while the Italian troops We're
charging to victory.
Austrian officers admit the precari-
Gus position of their troops. The Lokal
Anzeiger correspondent makes no eff
fort to conceal the important advan-
tages gained by the Italians,
Italians Sweep On.
Rome, Aug. 29-The Italians have
made fC.ther progress on the Balm
sizza plateau, on the front north of
Goritz, the war Office announces. The
Austrians made violent counter-at-
lacks, but fa.ed to recover positions
taken by the ltslians.
"On the whole battle front there
were artillery actions, principally yes
terday,' the statement says. ION the
Bainsizza plateau our troops con-
tlnuing their progress, have been in
closer contact with the enemy. Ylgor-
Gus local attacks assured Cor us some
positions which the enemy failed to re-
capture, although he made violent
counter-attaCks.
"Unfavorab!e atmospheric cond-
lions greatly impeded the activity of
our airplanes."