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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Touches on Officers Training.

The report touches briefly upon the
omcers training camps. the construc-
non or environments. with the problems
encountered and solved through the CO.
operation OF the civilian agencies Great
ed by the Council OF National Defense
ana goes into some detail with various
phases of the cantonment question 10
show the enormous size OF the task
The building of National Guard Divi-
sion camps is similarly cited and Mr.
Baker discusses at some length the
work OF the training camps activities
commission organized to create whole
some surroundings for the troops
The aviation program is touched
upon briefly and no additional informa-
tion Is given. The engineer department
ana the part II played in rushing
technical aid to the allies are outlined,
ana Secretary Baker renews his recom-
mendation for school for a more ade-
quate engineer and ordnance education
der TO create scientific agencies of
value IN peace or war, and where
graduates OF West Point would spe-
ctalize- The suggestion is presented for
future consideration rather than i'm
mediate action, and no detailed plan
IN unfolded.
Taking up the quarternaster prob
Iems with the outbreak of the war, Mr.
Baker cites few items of what il was
round necessary to supply. They in
c,uas; Twenty million pairs of shoes.
100000 blankets, $4,000. 900 yards of
nanAel shifting, 100000 900 yards of
sentng. The work Is being done
through the corporation of civilian
AGENCIES. the Secretary says. and adds:
inc oollar-a-year man has been a
powerful aid. and when this struggle Is
over. and the country undertakes to
takc stock of the assets which 1t found
ready 10 be used IN the mobilization of
, power. a large place will justly be
gwen 70 these men who, without the
distinction OF title or rank and with
no thought of compensation, brought
experience. knowledge and trained
ability to Washington in order that
they might serve with patriotic fervor
IN An inconspfcuous and self-sacrifcine
but tndispensably helpful way
The problems of supply are not We,
solved. but they are in the course OF
solution. Sound beginnings have been
MADE. and as the military effort OF the
country grows the arrangements per-
footed and organizations created viii
1xpand to meet it."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

306--the highest daily average to date.
High totals were also registered
yesterday when 12.J00 applications.
representing Sie9.sf3.e00 Of Insurance,
were received.
The one billion dollar mark was
passed on November "a. The totals
reached to date represent less than
two months full operation OF the mill
tAry and naval division of the bureau
of war risk insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
Expeditionary Force in France.

AS to the expeditionary force in
France, Secretary Baker says it would
be unwise to disclose details, and
therefore contents himself with telling
of the sending of Gen. Pershing, fol-
lowed by a full division of regular
troops and a contingent of marines as
the first units He describes also. the
organization of the Rainbow National
Guard Division (the 42d). adding:
The purpose of this organization
was to distribute the honor of early
participation in the war over a wide
area, and thus to satisfy in some ma ri
The eagerness of these state forces to
be permitted to serve in Europe"
: high tribute is paid to the splendid
cooperation of the Navy, by means of
which these expeditionary forces have
enabled TO traverse without loss the
so-called danger zone infested by the
stealthy and destructive submarine
navy of the enemy
IT became necessary. Mr.. Baker says,
to build up an elaborate transport sys-
tenn for the expeditionary force. with
great terminal facilities both in this
country and in France. and to gather
a large surplus of supplies on the
other side as a safeguard
This placed an added burden upon
the supply divisions of the DEPARTMENT. .
ne says, and explains in part some OF
the shortages, notably those of cloth
ing, which have Temporarily embar-
raised mobilization of troops at horne
EMBELLISHMENTS now happily passed
The arrangements made have result
eu, MT. BAKER continues, "in the trans
por.lhg OF an army TO France fully
equipped. with adequate reserves Of
equipment and subsistence, and with
those large quantities OF TRANSPORTATION
appliances, motor vehicles, railroad con
struction supplies and animals. all Of
when are necessary for the mainte-
force" u ehe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

xhe Toxic press. in commenting ON
ne arrival Of Roland Morris, as Ameri-
an ambassador. recalls the many acts
- Eindness ana hospitality which have
Wister Morris of Philadelphia, q near
relative OF the ambassador.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15
SECRETARY LAUDS
SPIRIT OF SERVICE
Head OF War Department, in
j, Annual Report, Expresses
/ Pride in American People.
MOBILIZATION OF US. ARMY

In a most conservative review of the
military preparations for the war with
Germany. Newton d. Baker, Secretary
of War. in his annual report, refers
with pride ito the fine spirit of service
shown by the American people. with
out distinction of age. sex or occupa-
ton
Those who believed" he ADDS, that
the obvious and daily exhibition of
power which takes place in an autoc-
racy is necessary for national strength
discovered that finer and freer and
greater national strength subsists in
free people. and that the silent
processes of democracy, with their nor
NAL accent on the freedom of indvid-
uals. nevertheless afford springs of
collective action and inspiration for
self-sacrihcc as wide and effective as
they are spontaneous,
Nr T;ai<cr refers IL the method by
<.-h5~N the nrnsv was ulaced on a war
footing. He shows that under it's full
.-..~..v..Et Strength me regular Army
includes 1900 officers and 100000 men.
and that the war strength contemplate
ed by the national defense act for the
National Guard was 1900 officers and
$4,000 men. With the million addi
tional troops of rhe selected draft army
added. these figures furnish the army
of 100000 men, upon which all orig
fnal war estimates were based
Response of Guardsmen.
Tho Secretary describes the drafting
of the National Guard, which he says
responded with zeal and enthusiasm
to the call. He describes also the ex-
pansion OF the Regular Army and re-
views the reasons which prompted the
government to go to selective conscrip-
ton for the remainder of its forces
Secretary Baker says that he does not
favor universal military training as reg
uar national policy.
The department has not sought and
does not now seek legislation on the sub
iect,' he says, chiefly for the reason that
tho formation Of a permanent military
policy will inevitably be affected by the
arrangement consequent upon the terminal
ton of the present war. Civilized men
must hope that the future has in store "a
relief from the burden OF armament and
the destruction and waste of war
However vain that hope may appear in
the midst of the most devastating and
destructive war III the history of the race
1t persists perhaps because we are en-
couraged by the analogous substitution
of courts for force in the settlement of
private controversies; perhaps because all
tho projections of nature teach us that
they are the product of processes which
have eliminated waste and substituted
constructive for destructive principles
When a permanent military policy
therefore, comes TO be adopted it will
doubtless be conceived in "a spirit which
viii be adequate to preserve against any
possible attack those vital principles of
liberty upon which democratic institutions
are based. and yet be so restrained as in
no event TO foster the growth of mere
militarist ambitions or to excite the APP
prehenslon of nations with whom it is our
first desire to live in harmonious and just
accord
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-15

Omaha Chapter of the Red Cross has
issued sweeping challenge TO the
cities of the United States on results of
the Christmas membership drive the
week beginning December II.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
LOCAL CHAPTER EASTERN
 STAR IS ENTERTAINED

The local visitors of the Eastern Stars gave their annual entertainment last evening at Masonic Hall in honor of the members of the local Chapter. with Mrs Van Marter, Mrs. P. G. Sharke, Dr. Beatrice Dickenson and Miss Runvei Bugge on the entertain ment committee.
 Rev. Van Marter was chairman of the splendidly arranged program which was so much enjoyed by the seventy five guests present
 Mrs. Jack Talbot, Jr., and Miss Louise Field were chosen captains of two teams in the clothes pin and sew ing contests, Miss Fields side win ming the former while Mrs. Talbot's side carried off the honors in the latter. Mrs. Dobbs, won in the bean contest. There were suitable prizes for the efficient ones in all three games.
 Contributing to the musical part of the program were Mrs Harry Elliott, who sang in her usual pleasing manner. Miss Corrinne King and Miss Florence Reynolds delighted their hearers with a pretty vocal duet Mr. Bergstresser and Mir Eardley of Dolomi gave in- teresting talks, while Rev. Van Marter lost no opportunity in doing his "bit" as chairman.
 The evenings pleasure was com pleted with the serving of a bounteous and most tempting spread, much ap- preciated by all present. Altogether the affair was a delightful one, esti- mating it's success by the compliments paid to the entertainers by the guests
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

r. N Cardwell bookkeeper at the canuerv at Waterfall. is guest at te Stedman hotel, for few days.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
THIS CERTAIN
h 2r8oi Thai Alaskan Readers
 HanHC5 Deny

what could furnish stronger eyi- Jenac or the efficiency of any remedy a5u tie test Of time. Thousands of people testify tha. Doan's Kidney Pills ave brought lasting results.
 ClaJelu endorsements should prove undoubtedly the merits of this rem eay. Years ago eople testified to the relic tseg had derived from the use = poans Kidney Pills They now confirm .heir tas.imonials. They say saat time has con pleJed the test.
 tcph Wmt. retired blacksmith, 66S liseh s. salem Ore. says: My hack bothered m My kidneys were 'sardered and ny back seemed to iose strength. X snort Use of Doan $ aItaoy Pits aoor put me in good con d.uon
 Statement 2isea December r. 1912)
 On AprI Il. 4a15. Mir. Wint said: ..l haven't had an kidney trouble now fer several year and l give Deans
 iGnav Pills credit for bringing such asi'ug results
 P >3 53c. at al. dealers. Don't sim ply ask for . kidney remedy-get 0oan's Kidney PiIls-the same that 1lr, Wat has t.2ioe publicly recom- 9aeaded. Fosfer liiburn Co, Props, 2uffa,o, N. Y.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
LEAVE FOR CHICAGO

Mrs. fauline Shaar. who came here laat November from Chicago, her home tra the purpose of looking after the e5.ata ot her late brother John Sikes. viil leave this evening on the steamer .Elar a for Chicago.
 Ars shaar said today that if it was not for .ha fact that she has home in Chicago she would make Ketchikan her haaa but al that she said that she mieat return later. as she had ac- ruraa 9 deep liking for Alaska during -te 5zw months she was resident.
 Mrs ehaar is stopping with MT and Mrs F. ! Gilmore.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
LEARN TO PACK
 HERRING SCOTCH
 STYLE IN ALASKA
IT COSTS YOU NOTHING

Herring curing in Alaska. while at present sadly neglected. will with the proper support of the people become one of the leading industries.
 The few herring that have been salted were packed principally accord ing to the Norwegian method, and then in many cases in rather unsatisfac- tory way. due chiefly to the scarcity of labor and lack of understanding of the trade requirements. Greater at- tention to the cure and more uniform system of selecting. salting and pack ing would greatly reward the curers.
 The limited market for the herring prepared in this fashion is the middle west while the real herring market is in the east. In New York City up- wards of two-hundred thousand barrels of Scotch herring are imported each year besides the regular shipments from Norway, Iceland, Holland and Newfoundland. The bulk of the Scotch herring are consumed by the large Jewish population. These people are exceptionally good judges of qual- ity and insist upon uniform selection and cure packed in the standard Scotch barrel containing 250 pounds of herring free of salt when thoroughly cured
 This standard Scotch barrel is now being made for the first time by the Western Cooperage Co.,, of Seattle, at S160 each and will shortly make it's ap- pearance in Alaska
 The United States Bureau of Fisher ies will give free instruction to those desiring to learn the Scotch method of curing herring. If interested. commu- nicate with Mr. Ernest P Walker, h. spector Alaska Service, Wrangell, Al aska, who will arrange demonstrations by the Bureaus Special Assistant, MT. H. D. Klie or other competent curers.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

Ms. A Mcclellan, of Mary Island is 2 eueat at the Stedman
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
ATTENTION PIONEERS!

You are requested to present your filled out forms and Charter Fee on ol before May 3Qth, so that the necessary supplies may be ordered, as the or ders must be sent 10 Fairbanks, it is important that they be on the way as soon as possible.
 The Charter list is filling up rapid ly and he outlook is encouraging for a strong Igloo in the First City All who are eligible are invited to come in and help us unite the pioneers for the best interests or Alaska
 D. SMITH HARRIS.
 D. c. P
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

E. Brewer, and A. Nagel, of Juneau, were arrivals on the Dolphin yesterday and are guests at the Stedman.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

Mrs. |. ]. Je4a.us returned To town yesterday and will spend the summer here instead of at Ghomley Gannery. where AIr. Jenkins is employed
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
REEEiI

x. W. Sveetser simon Hellenthal, Henry Zieboel. Andy Brunnel. G F. Ransom, Eugene Wacken. II. lmhott, J. Mcdonald, Ben Sadwick Joe. Ulmer Bert Nergaard.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

Andy Brune1l of seattle. is an ar rival at the Reyilla, coming in on the Jefferson last evening.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

C. | Ransom. Of Sg Louis eommis- sion agent. is guest al the Reyilla today
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
"c0l. HEEZA A. LIAR AND TIE PIRATES"
REGjSTERED AT HOTELS
SHERMAN

C. NJ. Scott, Charles B. Crater. A, SAyman. \ Nagel D. Brewer. F. SchoenvaId F. M CardweI. Mrs. A. Mcclellan. L. Felix. l.. Meade H.. Tr,tta
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23
TsT73ER KFRNS RETURNS

Eer. Paul Keras was a returning pas
 seueer on the city of Seattle from his monthly trip to Wrangell and Peters brre. aaero he holds services for the C&faalfa residents. lie was recalled by ths burial Of p. c. Burke, who will he buried under the auspices of the F. l. la=a 2. \. to conduct the services.
The daily progressive-miner., 1917-05-23

WANTED-Woman for Day Work Apply at this office.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Big INSURANCE
CASE ARGUED

Grand Forks, N. D.. Feb. 24.-The
case of w. H. Porter and about 14s
stockholders Of the Northern Fire &
Marine Insurance Co. against the
company and its officers, and directors
will be argued today in the supreme
court at Bismarck
The case involves the sum totaling
in the vicinity of $4,000 and affects
about one-fourth OF the stockholders.
Attorneys John Cashel OF Grafton and
o. B. Burtness Of Grand Forks, for
the plaintiffs left this city at noon for
Bismarck, and Attorney Tracy r.
Bangs for the defense, was expected
to leave last evening.
In December the Northern. Fire &
Marine Insurance Co. made an assess
ment OF 100 per cent on its capital
stock pursuant 70 a request from the
insurance commissioner. In the notice
OF assessment the company advises
the stockholders that unless the
assessment Is paid within so days
from the time the assessment was
made the stock would be cancelled
and forfeited.
Many OF the stockholders became
indignant and brought action to have
a. temporary injunction granted
against such an assessment in Janu-
ary The action for temporary in
junction was argued before Judge
KneeshaW on Feb. s. Tracy Bangs
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
WAHPETON BOY ESCAPED
DEATH BY NARROW MARGIN

Wahpeton. n. D., Feb. 24.-Frank
Peschel. son Of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
Peschel of this city, narrowly escaped
death in the Breckenridge railroad
yards. He is employed by the Great
Northern railway. and was working
on the platform Of the Office building.
He jumped down from the platform
to the track below. and was struck by
a passing locomotive.
The blow threw him up against
the platform, rolled him between the
timbers and the passing engine, and
threw him in heap under the edge
OF the platform. While badly hurt
he did not lose consciousness, and was
taken to the Lutheran hospital here.
The physicians. examination show
ed that no bones were broken, which
was indeed miraculous. Mr.. Peschel
was cut about the head and face, but
not seriously so that a few stitches
repaired the damage. However, he
was bruised badly about the hips and
waist. and is unable to be on his feet
at all. The swelling and pain accom-
panying the bruises make 1t difficult to
say whether the pain in the region of
the abdomen is due to them alone, or
to other internal injuries. It will per-
haps be day or so longer before il
can be said with certainty. It is said
that there is no immediate danger, al
least 49,.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
Farmers Take Oath That
Story Was Incorrect

Grand Forks. n. D.. Feb. 23.-Editor
Forum: Enclosed please find an afif-
(. davit which you are requested to pub
lish in the interest of truth. The occu-
pations of the Signers are as follows:
p. III. Flynn, farmer; Harry Burris,
postmaster; ]. II. McDoEald, proprie-
tor pool room and barber shop in
whose place we league workers spent
the evening the meeting was alleged
to be; Geo. Burris, who works for Nc
Donald; J. P. Craig. league; Martin
Bjerke, proprietor general merchan-
disc store; Anton Sobolik, farmer; w.
T. Quigley, league; Ed. Hunt, prop
rietor Commercial hotel; VIM. Max
well, farmer; F. P. Mcnamara, league;
John v. Starry, farmer; Bert Starry,
auto dealer. The notary is the banker
at Conway.
State of North Dakota, County of
Walsh, S.:
s w. E. Quigley, VIM. Maxwell, Ed.
Hunt, +. p. Mcnamara. Ed McNam-
ara, J. V. Starry, Bert starry. P. H.
Flynn, Harry Rlrris, Anton Sobolik,
John Mcdonald, George Burris and
J. 2. Craig and Martin Bjerke. being
first duly sworn. depose and say: that
they have read in The Grand Forks
Herald, morning edition of Feb. 81,
1917, a purported account of a meet
day, Feb. 10. 1917. which story is on
the front page and headed as follows
Conway farmers sign notes $101,660
to buy league autos, but decline to pay
for Townley's machine, says letter"
That the entire article relating to
said purported meeting is wholly
false and untrue; that there was no
Nonpartisan league meeting at Con-
way on the night Of Feb. 10, 1917. That
J. W. Brinton is purported in said ar
ticle to have presided at such meet
ing; that to best of atlantis knowledge
he was not in Conway that day nor
at any time in 1917. That in said ar
ticle one Dan Sutherland is said to
have signed league notes for automo-
biIes. That Dan Sutherland was not
in Conway Of Feb. 10, 1917, nor at any
time for about two months previous
to this date but is in Canada. and to
atlantis best knowledge was In Cam
ada on that date.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24

That the said VIM. Maxwell. J. v.
Starry and Anton Sobolik are said in
the article to have signed league notes
on Feb. 10. 1917. That these three af-
fiants separately swear that they did
not on this date nor at any time in
1917 sign any league notes.
That the entire article was purely
fabrication, and that If The Herald
did receive any such letter as the ar
ticle stated, that the writer was ir-
responsible and undoubtedly a frantic
enemy of the league, trying by huge
falsehood to create a big story out of
absolutely no foundation Of truth.
Atlantis further state that on the
afternoon of Feb. 10. 1917, a Nonpar-
tisan league meeting was held at Con-
way, at which abou; $50 were present.
including John Cooley, city editor of
The Grand Forks Herald who asked
permission to attend from w. E.
Quigley, phich permission the affiant
w. E. Quigley, AYERS was granted.
That at this meeting. at which the
Conway band played, and a quartet
rendered q musical number, and the
school children attended in a body,
the matter of signing notes for auto
mobiles was not in any way mention
ed. nor has there been any meeting
at Conway, the above arflants, who are
residents Of Conway aver. within the
year last past, at which any league
notes were signed.
p. H. Flynn,
Harry Burris,
j. H. Mcdonald,
George Burris.
J. p. Craig,
Martiu Bjorke,
Anton Sobolik,
w. e. Quigley,
Ed Hunt,
VIM. Maxwell.
r. p. Mcnamara.
Ed Mcnamara,
Bert starry.
John v, Starry.
Subscribed and sworn to by all Of
the above before me this 21st day of
February, 1917, at Conway. N. d.
L. +. CAWLEY,
Notary Public, Walsh Co.
My commission expires March 8, 1921.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
RLCHLAND
. PIONEER
IS DEAD

Wahpeton, N. D.. Feb. 24.-E. H.
Carter. since 1880 a resident Of Wah-
tpeton and Richland county, a former
mayor of Wahpeton and treasurer of
Richland county, died at the Luther
an hospital at 4 o'clock Monday morn
ing, Feb. 10.
Mr.. Carter suffered a stroke of
paralysis on Feb. 8. the entire left
side being completely paralyzed. He
was taken to the hospital, and was
apparently improving as rapidly as
could be expected. 1t was announc-
ed that he probably would recover al
though he might be partially crippled
afterwards. Then. about noon on
Saturday, Feb. II. came the second
stroke. which caused him to sink into
Inconsistencies about 4 o'clock in the
afternoon from which he never recov-
cred.
f.. H. Carter was the son of Ira and
Elizabeth Carter. both being natives
Of Vermont and thee hildren of Yer
monters. He was born Aug. 8, 184S,
being IS years of age. He came to
Dakota in 1880 and took up a home
stead at DeVillo township. this coun-
ty. He spent the summers on his
farm and for a few years spent the
winters in Wahpeton and Brecken-
ridge, clerking in the old Headquarters
hotel and the old Minnesota house.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-02-24
auto SUPPLY
THEFTS SOLVED

Grand Forks. NJ D.. Feb. 24.-Thefts
from time to time Of large quantities
OF radiators, coils. automobile sup
plies and tools of all kinds were solv-
ed yesterday afternoon when three
Grand Forks boys were caught In the
act of stealing property belonging to
the Henry Motor company stored in
the Rumely building at the corner of
International avenue and Eighth
street.
Confess Guilt.
The police turned the lads over to
Juvenile Court Officer Henry O'Keefe
and at hearing yesterday afternoon
before that officer they confessed their
guilt. The hearing was continued un-
til this afternoon.
The lads have also admitted steal
ing a large amount of auto supplies
and tools belonging to the Sims Auto
company and stored in the old Hough-
ton warehouse at the corner Of Uni
versity avenue and Ninth street.
The boys were released on parole
under orders to report each Saturday
to the Juvenile court officer. The
breaking of the parole means a re-
form school term for the boys.
At the time the misguided youths