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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-02

200 ACRES joining Neosho Mo. Two good
wells, fine water, 7.room stone house,
ten foot wide porch on east and south Big
lbarn. 80 acres, miles northeast; 7 acres
strawbcrries. Several pieces of land near
Neosho. Must be sold; all clear and owned
by RiinN Il knLnrtsnn InnIin No nn. Al o
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-05-02

MANiTOU, ColoradO-An upto-date. new,
modern bungalow; newly furnished for
six people or two small families: close to
springs and no hills TO climb; only high.
class tenants wanted; $3.50 to October /.
w. y. McClung. Colorado SPRING. Colo.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
FRENCH BAR HONOR
SYSTEM FOR THE
CAPTURED GERMANS

Orleans. France, Nov. "a. (By Mail
The honor system may be alright for
American penal institutions and It
works with prisoners of war some
times, but the French military author
tiles have refused to sanction even q
trial.
Pierre Raynaud. poilu who had the
honor of trying out the first honor
system on war prisoners Is thinking
1t over in Jail here today after mill
tary court martial. Raynaud got two
years.
The poilu was commissioned to
guard 20 sturdy German prisoners
while the latter harvested farmers
crop near here. The Germans were
extremely docile and conscientious
workers. Their guard became so
friendly with them that he secured
their word Of honor that they would
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

a point called "Guardhouse Crossing
but there met the enemy m greater
force and was Obliged to retire. To
the left. other French elements had
pushed forward and occupied the
abandoned farms discovered by Coupe
"a few hours before.
TO EsrAeLieH LlAsoN.
The following morning Coupe was
the farms and the French lines. His
fore establishing his liason, Coupe left
his small force in shelters and accom-
panied only by Sergeant Moline and
Tallot, his poilu orderly, both of whom
had accompanied him on his previous
reconnaissance, he crept toward
"Guardhouse Crossing" and approach
ed it from the rear.
It was strongly held. Here again he
tried bluff, calling on the Germans to
surrender. The enemy noticed that
the Frenchmen had approached from
the rear and sensing bluff refused to
parley. Coupe sent his orderly back
to bring up the small force left be-
hind While this force came up on the
run the Germans opened fire.
COMBAT FAST AND FURIOUS.
However several we'll placed bombs
| thrown by Sergeant Nome exploded in
the enemy position. The reinforce
ments arrived and the combat was fast
and furious The German commanding
F, officer was wounded and fled. Sew
eral Of the enemy hoisted their hands.
| Others fled.
Nome turned q captured machine
gun on the fugitives while Tallot and
others rounded up frightened Germans.
The panic spread to nearby posts. The
entire enemy trench line was aban-
doned In disorder and the captured
position was Immediately organized
against attack.
Lieutenant Goupe's booty, captured
| without artillery preparation with a
handful Of men against an entire enc
my company was q good slice of
French territory, 10 prisoners, four
machine-guns and trench mortar
For his leadership and initiative, the
young officer. standing at the head
OF his little fighting troop and pre-
cisely on his own particular portion of
reconquered France the following
morning was made an officer of the
Legion Of Honor.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
AccosTEo BY SENTINEL.

Visiting several farms and ruins
without seeing a single German, the
officer and his three men pushed on
over a half mile in advance Of the
foremost French lines. Entering a
park they were suddenly accosted by
an enemy sentinel
"Kamerad, Render vous," shouted
Coupe. Il have $50 French behind me-"
The sentinel had thrown up his
hands when a German officer appeared
leading dozen men. Coupe continued
his bluff and ordered the Germans to
surrender. The Teuton officer thought
otherwise and the four Frenchmen mar
rowly escaped with their lives.
Not satisfied with this adventure,
actually within the enemy lines. Coupe
made further careful survey of de-
serted battery positions and dugouts
and returned with his trio to the
French lines.
The valuable Information brought in
by Coupe determined the French com.
manding officer to establish advance
posts in contact with the enemy. To-
ward midnight troops section reached
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

work just as hard II he left them for
a bit. Consequently. he frequently
stgolled over to the nearest village and
while doing justice to the local wine
confided to friends what a model
worker the German was when once
tanned and domesticated. If Raynaud
failed to show up in the evening the
prisoners went back to the farm alone
and unattended. This encouraged
Raynaud. He next secured the prom
ise of the obliging Teutons to be good
while he went on a two days fishing
trip.
Unfortunately for Raynaud, a Gen.
darme discovered the unguarded pris-
oners and the poilu was hailed before
the court martial The friendly pris-
oners swore upon their honor as Ger
mans that Raynaud was the best and
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
Distinctive Honor Won by
Young Officer for Bravery
in Coping With Difficult
Situation.
With Captured Machine
Gun Under Lieutenant
Coupe Forced Abandon
ment of Enemy Trench
and Gained Information.
BY w. S. FORREST.

With the French Armies in the
Field. Nov. 20.-(By mail)-A large
quantity of bravery literally mingled
with good old fashioned bluff has just
won for Under Lieutenant Henri
Coupe. Of the French army. the dis
tinctive glory of the title of Chevalier
of the Legion of Honor bestowed on
the field of battle.
Not only was 1t a battlefield decora-
ton but it was delivered to Coupe on
the precise territory he himself had
reconquered for France by clever
strategy, otherwise one of the clever
est and possibly most fruitful pieces
of individual bluff during the war.
Accompanied by three polus, the
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

most faithful of guardians and IL he
went wrong 1t was all the fault OF
their own over conscientiousness.
Though the court took into consid-
GRAFTON that the prisoners testimony
was sincere, 1t was decided that the
country was not yet ripe for the hon
or system among prisoners of war.
Raynaud was given plenty of time to
think 1t over.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

Major General Eben Swift leads Gordon
addressing
The boys at Camp Gordon Atlanta,
Man Wh Never Sits Down He hike possible besides
Friday
unless he is using it, seat for . foot
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16
Jenkins Furniture Company
IsufJnNA IIth and AaNi49|h
Main SITS.
Phone s5e&S
DR.. G. @. BURT.
CHIROPRACTOR,

Consultation and Analysis Free.
81 Brand Hotel Bldg. Corner 10th ane
Idaho st. Phone .545. Boise. Idaho
No Knife. Nc DruoA
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-12-16

young French officer left the French
lines in broad daylight to explore
ground in front of the German posi-
lions. He was determined to advance
until he contacted with the enemy.
Alma record., 1917-08-30

In pursuance of the foregoing Resolution.
Notice IS hereby given that a special election
will be held in the several wards of said City
on Friday. the 3lst day of August, A. D.
1871 in the following places
First Ward-City Hall
Second Ward-Dodge Motor Car SaIesroom
one-half block south of Superior street on
Gratiot avenue, formerly occupied by Jas
Redman Wholesale Grocery.
Third Ward-HoteI Arcadia
Fourth Ward-Edson-M Moore Co. Sample
Room, No. il3 North State street.
That the polls of said Election will remain
open from Z O'Clock a. NJ 10 3 O'Clock r. NJ
the sum of 100000 and issuing the bonds
Of the said City Of Alma in such sum, for the
purpose OF extending Water Works System i'm
SAID City will be submitted TO the qualified
electors Of said City of Alma, in accordance
with the terms and provisions of the forego
ing Resolution. That the form Of ballot AZ
such Election will be herein set forth.
Dated at Alma. Michigan. August Eleventh
D., 1917.
CARL +. GALLAGHER
City Clerk, Alma, Michigan
Alma record., 1917-08-30
Summer Complaint.

During the hot weather of the sum-
mer months some member of almost
every family is likely to be troubled
with an unnatural looseness of the
bowels, and it is of the greatest i'm
portance that this be treated prompt
ly, which can only be done when the
medicine is kept at hand. Mrs. F. F.
Scott, Scottsville, n. Y, states, II
first used Chamberlain Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy as much as five
years ago. AT that time had a Sc
we're attack of summer complaint and
was suffering intense pain. One dose
relieved me. Other members of my
family have since used it with like re-
suits"
Alma record., 1917-08-30
County Correspondence
He0s Of our neisbborns OiIIases as CLEANED each
tVeek by our special staff OF correspondents

ma. There were many friends and
relatives of out of town at the fu-
neral
The little caslIet went down into
its newly made crypt virtually bur
ried in flowers. The father and moth
ei are heartbroken over the sad af-
fair.
The world is what man would have
it If advantages and opportunities
present themselves to make the world
more beautiful and better place to
live in and man does not make the
world more beautiful and better
place to live in and man does not
make the most Of them, it is his fault.
| The home and its surroundings are
what we make them. Home is the
dearest spot on earth to everyone,
but it may be enhanced and made
more attractive with beautiful sur
roundings. How many times we
have passed even a humble cottage
which appeals to us. 1t may not be
the home but its surroundings which
attracts us. A beautiful vine or a
patch of bright flowers transforms
the ordinary home into kings gar
den. An example of what a home
might be may be pointed to with
pride by Gratiot county people, who
every year make it a point to visit
the Mrs. William Anderson home. Al
though an elderly lady she has for
years maintained beautiful garden
including some of the rare species of
natures blessings. Not only do these
flowers brighten her life but they are
made tokens of comfort to the sick, a
balm to those who who are in trouble
If the church lacks for decorations,
Mrs. Anderson sees to it that it is
well supplied. No one ever visits her
home but they are given bouquet of
her choicest flowers. What a tribute
tc humanity. Mrs. Anderson's name
will always live in the memory of the
people in connection with a generous
heart and a beautiful garden.
Alma record., 1917-08-30
iiIed in the oflee Of the city cIerk.

Z
Adopted August 10. 1917.
In pursuance of the foregoing Resolution,
Notice is hereby given that a special election
viii be held in the several wards of said city
on Friday. the 3lst day of August, A. D..
1917, in the following places:
I First Ward-City Hall.
Second Ward-Dodge Motor Car Salesroom,
one-half block south Of Superior street on
Gratiot avenue. formerly occupied by Jas.
Redman Wholesale Grocery.
Third Ward--Hotel Arcadia.
Fourth Ward-Edson-Mo Co. Sample
Room, No. 4l3 North State street.
That the polls of said Election will remain
open from Z o'clock A. NJ. 20 o'clock T. NJ
At which Election the question of borrowing
the sum Of SlO.0OO00 and issuing the bonds
OF the said City OF Alma in such sum. for the
purpose of constructing Public pavements in
said City. will be submitted to the qualified
electors of said City Of Alma. in accordance
with the terms and provisions Of the forego-
ing Resolution. That the form Of ballot at
such Election will be as herein set forth
Dated at Alma, Michigan. August Eleventh
4. D., 1917.
CARL f. GALLAGHER
City Clerk. Alma. Michigan.
Alma record., 1917-08-30
a Dollar Laid Out to Aid Health
is not an Expenditure, but
a Loan Which Will be
Returned a Hun.
dred Fold.
HOW TO REGULATE
HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.

Take SAN-YAK 1t prevents a
bony-like hardening of the arteries
at ages past 80 years. DR.. BURN
HAMS SAN-YAK is the sure way to
prevent paralysis and apoplexy. In
its use you have prevented or cured
kidney and bladder trouble. It is
, the greatest in use to prevent the
clumsy, stiff joints and muscles and
for neuritis and rheumatism and con-
stipation. 1t has no parallel for the
quality and results.
+. f. Gray, Alma. Michigan, the
leading restaurant man, says: IL was
sick from overwork and kidney trou-
bic. had paralysis in my toes for sew
eral years, swelling of the feet and
ankles San-Yak has done wonders
tor me and for my wife also. am
willing to boost for good cause"
l.. E. Kehn, the tailor, of Alma,
says: Il was badly afflicted with
rheumatism seven years ago. | found
relief from the use OF San-Yak and
keep it in the house to protect my
p. c. Johnson, Masonic Home, AL
MA, says: 81 was nearly dead from
bladder and kidney trouble and rheu-
matism. SAN-YAk gave me quick
relief and | had no trouble for more
than one year
+. Garrison, leading groceryman of
Hudson, Michigan, suffered more than
ten years with throat mad stomach
trouble. He says SAN-YAK is the
only medicine that just suits the case,
and if people would try IL they could
boost from good results.
One teaspoonful in a glass of water
half hour before breakfast, beats all
antiseptics and tonic for the stom-
ach. bowels and kidneys. have
tried all kinds.
GEORGE PARMERLEE.
of North Manchester, Indiana
says: 81 took San Yak one year ago
and il cured me of the worst stomach
and bowel trouble that any man ever
had. | had Jaundice so bad every
body said | would die. But am
here. Thanks to San Yak. It's a
wonder medicine.
ID. II. James, Homer, Michigan,
says: 81 was greatly troubled for
several years with high blood press
ure, short in breath, bad kidney and
bladder trouble, dizzy and sick. SAN
YAK has done everything for me and
my health is fine at ~ years; / can
work with ease and comfort"
Mr.. A. II. Blair, Homer, Michigan,
writes: Dear Doctor:-Your SAN
YAK did everything for me for kid
ney and bladder trouble. can rest at
night without Inconvenience"
We can tell you OF more cures in
Alma. Sold by Chas. r. Murphy, sue
cessor of Rhodes, Alma, Michigan.
Alma record., 1917-08-30

Geo. M. Cohan in Broadway
Jones'" ldlehour Sunday and Monday.
ADV.
Alma record., 1917-08-30

And resolved that this resolution shall be
published in one or more OF the newspapers
OF said City Of Alma and copies thereof
shall be- posted in FIVE of most public places
IN each ward % said City, at least two weeks
before the said election az which said vote
is 20 be taken. and that proof Of such pubi-
cation in such newspaper and Of such post
ing in the several wards in said city. shall be
Alma record., 1917-08-30

Shall the City Of Alma. Michigan, borrow
the sum of $4,000. and issue its bonds there
for in said sum. said bonds 10 mature within
10 years from the date Of issue. and 10 bear
interest at the rate Of not TO exceed SO per
annum payable scmi-annually. said sum of
money 10 be used exclusively for the purpose
Of paying the said city's share Of the cost Of
construction Of pavcments public streets in
said city.
No
Alma record., 1917-08-30

CARL r. GALLAGHER.
City Clerk. Alma. Nichiga
Alma record., 1917-08-30

said City will be submitted TO the qualified
electors of said City of Alma, in accordance
with the terms and provisions of the forego-
ing Resolution. That the form of ballot at
such Election will be herein set forth.
Dated at Alma. Michigan, August Eleventh
A. d. 1917.
CARL r. GALLAGHER
City Clerk. Alma. Michigan.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
OF FOOD
ENDS BERLIN STRIKE

Copenhagen, April 20.-The latest
German newspapers TO arrive here,
including the Socialist organs, con-
firm the semi-official announcement
that the Berlin strike has ended. A
settlement was reached after an al
most unanimous decision by the metal
workers to resume work following the
granting of their principal demands
Among the concessions made by the
government are compliance with the
demands of the union for the estab-
lishment of a standing commission Of
labor representatives which will have
a voice in the food distribution in
Greater Berlin; a promise that strikers
will not be punished by being sent TO
the front; explicit assurances affect
ing adequate food rations and effec-
tive measures against evasions of the
food regulations by the rich.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
GERARD DESCRIBES
GERMAN iNTRIGUES

Boston. April 20 To show the
deep hatred" which he asserted Ger.
many has held against the United
States, former Ambassador James w
Gerard disclosed facts which he said
had been kept from the American peo
pie the past two and a half years.
He was the principal speaker at a
national defense dinner given by the
Pilgrim Publicity association
Mr. Gerard said that Admiral Won
Trpitz, in thinly veiled statements
and the German reiehsiag and Prus
sian parliament IN open discussions
proposed the institution of unrestrict
ed submarine warfare against England
with the intention, when England
should have been suhdued by hunger
to come over TO the United States and
collect the price of the war from us
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
BOTH HOUSES TAKE ACTION
British Parliament Appreciates United
States in War.

London, April 20.-Both houses OF
parliament adopted-the house of
lords unanimously and the house of
commons with one dissenting vote
resolutions expressing the profound
appreciation of the British nation for
the action of the United States in
entering the war in defense OF the
high cause of freedom and the rights
of humanity
The unusual impoT T.ance of the oc-
casion was shown by the crowded
galleries in the house of commons.
Among those in the galleries were
Walter Hines Page, the American am
bassador
The resolution in the house of com
mons was moved by Andrew Bonar
Law. chancellor of the exchequer.
Former Premier Asquith seconded
it in an eloquent speech. The resolu
tion in the house of lords was intro
duced by Earl Curzon.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
N0RWEGIANS ARE AROUSED
Resent Loss of Ships and Killing OF
Many Sailors.

Chrisuania. Norway April 20.-Nor-
way, which has been most deeply
stirred by Americas declaration Of
war against Germany is showing in.
creasing Indignation at the results of
the German submarine war. Shipping
men are becoming more and more in
sistent for the arming of Norwegian
ships.
Nearly one-third of the Norwegian
merchant marine has been destroyed
by the Germans and 450 sailors have
been killed Shipping men declare
the submarines are now sheiling the
survivors of torpedoed craft in order
to prevent reports of the outrages
reaching Norway and this declaration
is given color by list Of nearly a
score of boats which have recently
disappeared entirely between England
and Norway
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
DRY FEDERATION AT WORK
Move to Close Saloons in Chicago Dur
inq War.

Chicago April 20-The dry Chicago
federation has asked Mayor William
Hale Thompson to refuse to reissue
saloon licenses which expire May l..
the refusal to be effective for the du-
ration of the war.
1t is said that with the exception of
approximately twenty all the saloons
in the city will be affected by the or
der, if it is issued. as their licenses
expire on that date. The mayor has
asked the corporation counsel for a
ruling as to the legality of such step.
1t is said that the saloons of Chi
cago have daily average income of
about $450000.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
BRAZIL is TAKEN TO TASK
German Papers Critioise Severine Dip
lonatic Relations.

Amsterdam, April 20 Most of the
German newspapers take Brazil TO
task for breaking off relations with
Germany.
The Tages Zeitnng OF Berlin asserts
there is no Justification for this act
as the Brazilian steamship Parana
was sunk in the blockade zone and rs
no specific warning was necessary.
The newspaper can see only one
reason for Brazi's policy-pressure
by the United States and the entente
II goes on to say that if Brazil held
back ii might lose important coffee
contracts with the United States and
be unable to borrow money from the
entente. Accordingly it has faller
victim Ito England's Unsuitable wal
and trade policy"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
GENERAL Won Kissing DEAD
Governor General Of Belgium Ruled
With Iron Hand.

London, April 20.-Reuter's Amster-
dam correspondent says that, accord
ing to Brussels dispatch, General
Won Bissing, German governor gen
eral in Belgium, is dead
General Baron Moritz Ferdinand
Won Bissing was appointed governor
general of Belgium in November, 1914.
He was born in 1914. During his rule
in Belgium General Won Bissing has
notably In connection with the execu-
tion of Miss Edith Cavell, the English
nurse, frequent clashes with Cardinal
Mercier, primate of Belgium, and the
deportation OF Belgians.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
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STRIKERS MAKE DEMANDS
Berlin. Workers Object to Reducing
Bread SUPPLY

Berne, Switzerland. April 20.--Swiss
Socialists with close German rela.
tions learn, on what they regard as
indisputable authority that the rep
resentatives of about one-half of the
mands under which the German gov
ernment was called upon to confiscate
all foodstuffs, redistribute them equal
ly and revoke the order reducing the
bread supply.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
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NEW TREATY BEING DRAWN
Senate Drops Consideration of Colon
bian Pact

Washington, April 20-The Colon
bian treaty to pay s25,000,000 for the
partition of Panama has been dropped
in the senate while a new convention
is being negotiated. The new treaty,
il is understood, besides meeting objec-
tions of Republican senators and con-
tanning new concessions of military
value to the United States, would
guard against European intrigue in
Colombia by providing that, in case of
war, Colombia either becomes an ally
of the United States or remains neu-
tral.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
WOULD DISRUPT THE EMPIRE
Austrian Peace Offer "Ruinous," Count
7eventlow Says.

Amsterdam, April 20.-The proposal
OF Count Czernin, Austrian foreign
minister, for a peace conference of all
the belligerents is attacked by Count
Won Reventlow in the Berlin Tages
Zeitung as meaning ruin to the Ger
man empire.
Czernin took no account Of the fact
that the German empire is now fight
ing a battle (which must lead to vic
tory"
He declares that a conference on
the basis of the principles recon-
mended by the Austrian minister
would destroy Germany internally and
externally
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
Election is Postponed.

Bismarck A. d., April Ex-Governor
Lynn ]. Frazier announced that he
would not take farmers from their
fields by calling a special election in
the congressional district where the
recent death of Representative H. t.
Helgesen made a vacancy and 1t is
thought therefore. that any election
will be held after all seeding opera
tions have been completed
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-04-20
ALLIES CAN RECRUIT HERE
Administration Measure Passes the
Senate and House.

Washington, April 90 - The house
and senate passed without roll calls
the administration bill to permit the
entente nations TO recruit their citi-
zens in the United States to fight
against Germany.
To meet objection that the bill, as
originally drawn, might open the way
for compulsory enlistment of foreign
ers the house added an amendment
providing the recruiting authorized
should be carried on under regulations
prescribed by the secretary of war.