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Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
EIGHT Die IN WRECK
OF MUNITIONS PLANT
Trinitroluol Explodes in Penn
sylvania Works; Many
Employees Injured.

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. 5.-Eisht
men were killed, two are missing and
more than 25 were injured. many OF
them seriously, late today by an explo-
sion that wrecked the T. N. T. plant of
the Aetna Chemical company at Hell
delburg, a suburb. The explosion did
damage estimated at $25O.OO0 to the
plant and shattered windows in factor
les and homes for radius of nearly
two miles.
All of the dead and injured were
employees of the company.
The cause of the explosion has not
been determined. 1t occurred in the
drying department in one of the eight
gallon tanks in which trinitro-
toluol. a powerful explosive, was being
boiled.
Many of those injured owe their
lives to prompt medical aid which was
sumomned by Grace Lyons, a tele-
phone operator, who stayed at her
switchboard in the rear OF the wrecked
plant and telephoned hospitals and
physicians.
The bodies of five workmen have
been identified.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN

WITH THE BRITISH ARMY IN
FRANCE. Tuesday, Dec. 4.-The
best of many exciting episodes re-
lated in connection with the Cam
brai fighting was that involving fifty
Americans and Canadian engineers,
together with some British fighting
troops. These men were cut off in
the German turning movement near
Gouzeaucourt and were taken pris-
oners. A German escort of twenty
soldiers or more started with them
along the road leading from Gouzeau-
court to Cambria. As they were pro-
ceeding disconsolately toward the
zone Of the German prison cages,
they came upon a small body Of Brit
ish troops, who had also been cut off
from their comrades and were wan
dering about. The British Tommies
Immediately charged towards them.
The Germans tried to drive their cap
tives off towards La VacQuerie, but
the prisoners hurled themselves upon
their guards and struggled bare
handed until the Tommiss arrived
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

LONDON. Dec. 5.--A Russian COM
munication dealing with the armisitce
negotiation. received here, says;
THE enemy delegates replied evas-
lvciy to the two initial Russian pro-
posals but promised to consult their
government concerning them. The
Russians proposed as tho principal
points OF an armistice that the enemy
should not undertake to send forces
from the Russian front to the fronts
of Russia's allies: also that the Ger
man detachments be withdrawn from
the islands OF Moon sound. The enemy
delegates refused these proposals"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
CONSPLRATORS PLEAD
GUILTY TO PREVENT
SECRETS BEING TOLD

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 5.-Three
OF the most prominent OF the "a de-
fcrdants on trial charged with con-
sf'h Ing 20 foment revolution against
British rule in India pleaded guilty
today In the United States distrlcr
court. They were Lieut.. Wilhelm
Won Brincken, former military at
tschc of the German consulate gen
eral here; George Kodick. former
German consul at Honolulu, and Fl.
A. Schroeder. his successor.
Il think we can serve our country
best by pleading guilty and avoiding
further exposures in court proceed
irgs." Lieutenant Won Erincken said.
''The less said about the cases the bet
ter II will be for Germany"
The date for the sentence Of Won
Brincken was set for December 10.
Schroeder and RodicA will be sem
fenced December Is.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
AUSTR|A-HUNGARY READY FOR PtACl;if: P'iti:IAlIl;i:
AS UNITED STATES DECLARES WAR
Declaration of War on
Austria-Hungary

Whereas. The imperial and
royal AustrO- Hungarian govern
nicnt has severed diplomatic re-
lations with the government OF
the United States OF America
and Inns committed acts of war.
against the government and poo
pie OF the United States of Amer
lea. among which arc its al
hcrcnce to the policy Of ruthless
submarine warfare adopted by
Its ally, the imperial German
government, with which tho
war, and by giving to It's ally
active support and aid on bnth
land and sea In tho prosecution
OF war against the government
and people OF the United States
OF America: therefore he IL
Resolved, by the senate and
house OF representatives Of the
United States Of America In con-
gress assembled, that a state of
war be and Is hereby declared 10
exist and to have existed since
noon Of the fifth day OF Dcccni-
her. 1917, between the UnitcI
States OF America and the i'm
pcrial and royal Austro- Hunga-
rIan government, and that tho
president be and he Is hereby
authorized and directed to en-
ploy the entire naval and mill
tary forces OF the United States
and the resources of the govern
mcnt to carry on war against the
imperial and royal Austro-Inn-
garian government and to bring
the conflict to n successful termi-
nation all the resources OF the
country arc hereby pledged by
the congress OF the United
Stntps' -
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Emperor Charles Demands
Only Assurance That
Kingdom Will Not
Be Dismembered.
CONGRESS SPEEDS UP
War Declaration Against
Dual Monarchy Already
Before the House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-As
congress today cleared the way
for prompt response to Presi-
dent Wilson's call for a dec
laration of war with Austria
Hungary, word was received
from Amsterdam that Emper-
or Charles of Austria Hungary
had declared in speech be-
fore the Austro-German dele
cation that Austria Hungary
is ready at any time to con-
clude peace that would guar
antee the integrity of the en-
pire. He was quoted as say
ing that Austria Hungary still
fought and would continue to
fight until assured otherwise
because of the belief that the
entente allies proposed dis
memberment of the dual mon
archy.
Want Honorable Peace.
THE glorious successes of our VIC
torious armies and the daring of our
fleet" Emperor Charles is quoted as
saying, "fill us with patriotic pride.
After a glorious defense OF our posi-
tion we are now, as before. ready at
any time to conclude an honorable
peace which guarantees the existence
and integrity OF the monarchy.
Guided by this idea, we greeted
with joyful satisfaction the noble
minded intervention of the pope and
will in the future neglect no oppor-
tunity to end as soon as possible the
costly struggle and great sacrifice the
war has caused and is causing.
Grabs Bolshcvilgi Olive Branch.
I'm the spirit of these intentions
our government has declared its
readiness to accept the Russian gov
ernments invitation to enter into ne
gotiations for a general peace. May
the blessings of the Almighty rest
upon this work for peace and restore
tHe peopIcS Oh Europe 10 STATE OF
reconciliation and mutual trust.
The sorely tried Russian people.
the first of our enemies who are ready
to respond to our peace appeal. may
be sure that we sincerely desire to
restore our formerly friendly rela-
tions with them.
ION the other hand. we must re-
gard 1t as our sacred duty not to lay
down the sword which plunder- seek
ing and rapacious neighbors forced
into our hands. until our enemies un-
equivocally disavowed their mad plans
of dismemberment and oppression.
1--WE will remain the masters in our
CONTINUED ON PAGE EIGHT
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
SENATOR KERR NOW A MAJOR
MuskOgec Publisher 10 Work With
Governor on Sclcctive Affairs.

MuskOgec Publisher 10 Work With
Governor on Sclcctive Affairs
Special to The World
MUSKOGEE. Dec. State Senator
Eugene M. Kerr. secretary of the dis.
trict exemption board and until re-
Gently publisher OF the Muskogec
Times-Democrat, today received Il
telegram from Washington informing
him that he has been Commissioned
major in the national army
He was informed that his head
quarters will be in Oklahoma City and
that he will work with Governor Will
liams on financial and other affairs
connected with the selected army
After wiring his acceptance, Senator
Kerr declared his only regret was that
he was not assigned to post in
France. Senator Kerrs son, Eugeno
NJ. Kerr jr., is attached to the staff OF
Gen. Roy Hoffman.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
JudsOn Unauthorized to
SaLUe Russian Rebels

WASHINGTON, Dec. Sit was Of
ficially declared today at the state de-
partment that both Lieutenant Colonel
Judson, head OF the American military
mission to Russia and Major NJ. G..
Kerth. temporary military attache Mt
the American embassy. acted without
instructions from this government in
presenting communications to the Boil
sheviki government on the-attitude of
the United States in the effort to ef-
feet separate peace and armistice with
Germany
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Local LiUe Stock Breeder
Awarded Highest HonOrs
Special to Tho World.

Special to Tho World
CHICAGO. Dec. s. - Oklahoma
achieved top place today at the in
'ernational live stock exposition when
+. A. Gillespie of Tulsa won grand
championship honors in the shorthorn
classes with Maxwelton Commander
over the biggest and best class of
Championship contenders ever gath
cred at the worlds greatest show.
ii. c. Lookabaugh OF Watonga aided
the big push when he took first in
the junior bull class with his Fair
Acres Sultan, Jr.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

the wind was out OF
the north. The weather
man tells - that up in
Alaska tbe thermoms-
ter was so below zero.
All the way from
Alaska to 0klahom,
comes reports OF fall.
ing temperatures, The
mercury was tumblins
In Tulsa last night.
I 40 maximum In
Tulsa yesterday was
so. The minimum up
to 0 O'Clock was 81.
The Oklahoma fore
east is: Thursday fair.
colder In east portion,
Friday fair
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Union Ties Up Work on
Much Needed POntOOns

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.--A large govern
ment contract was tied up today when
union labor leaders forced the closing
of the A. G.. Cuthbert plant. which
has been making pontoons for the
government for use in France and
Italy. The unions demand that the
shop be unionized and that nore ex-
cept men bearing union cards be per-
mitted to work there.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
WAR COSTS AUSTRIA HEAVILY
Budget for Current Year Nearly Half
as Much as First Three.

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5.-Count Ger
min, the Austro- Hungarian foreign
minister. in discussing the budget with
an Austrian delegation, said the cost
of the war during the past three years
has been $4,000, 900. 900 crowns.
Vienna dispatch today states. The
budget for 1s1z-1s. IL the war lasted
the entire budget year. he estimated
at 10000, 100000 crowns
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Av,ators Take Tumble.

DALLAS, Texas. Dec. 5.-Lieuten-
ant Mcfarland of the Royal Flying
corps stationed at Fort Worth. was
seriously injured and student
aviator who has not been identified.
was probably fatally hurt shortly be-
fore noon today when their airplane
fell 900 feet near Duncanville, II
miles southwest Of Dallas. McFar-
land has chance to recover. physi-
clans say.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Kaiser to Use Kids

AMSTERDAM, Dec. 5.-Inti-
nations that Germany Is plan
ming to force boys Of 16 and II
years into the army are con-
tanned in an appeal appearing in
the Essen General Anzeiger that
they Immediately join the juve-
nile corps.
This great struggle between
the nations" says the newspaper,
will necessitate those who are
16 and II being called up at no
very remote date for army serv-
fee"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Schoolgirl Held for
Numbering Her Father

CAIRO, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Lillian Will
mouth. 16-year-old girl, was held
without bail at Bardwell. KY, today
on a charge of numbering her father.
whom she is alleged to have shot and
killed as he lay asleep last Sunday
morning.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
RUMANIA STANDS PAT
Refuses to Make Separate
Peace With Central
Powers.

a PACIFIC PORT. Dec. 5.--A mos
sage from King Ferdinand of Rumania
declaring his country would never
make separate peace IL being cnr-
ricd to President Wilson by members
OF the American Red CrOss mission TO
Rumania which landed at Pacific
port yesterday, according 10 n state
mcnt made tonight by Lieutenant
Frank Conner, interpreter for the mis-
sion.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
SUBMARINES DECLINE
TO STAY CONQUERED
Sink Sixteen Big British Ves-
sells; Five Small Ships and
Five Italian.

LONDON. Dec. 5.-Sixteen British
merchantmen of more than 1900 tons
were sunk by mines or submarines In
the past week, according to the ad-
miralty statement tonight. One vessel
under 1900 tons and four fishing vos-
sells also were sunk.
The losses to British shipping by
mine or submarine the previous week
comprised IA merchantmen Of 1000
tons or over and seven of less than
that tonnage.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Tnlsan Accidentally Wounds Self.

oil operator of Tulsa. Okla. was shot
and badly wounded by the accidental
discharge of pistol in a hotel here
today. Mr. and Mrs. Hill and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. b. Ryan were making an
automobile trip across country and
had stopped here overnight when the
accident occurred. Hills condition
tonight was reported serious.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Big Gaser In Fox Pool.

ARDMORE, Dec. 5.-The GYPSY Oil
company. on the Pruitt farm in the
Fox district, went into gas sand at
1876 feet and when the sand had
been penetrated forty feet the produce
cubic feet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

ROME. Dec. LOSSES OF Italian
shipping from submarine activity dur
Ing the week ended December q, were
one steamer of more than 1900 tons.
small sailing vessels. 1t WIS officially
announced today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

BERLIN, Dec. 8, via London.-Thc
negotiations between the Germans and
Russians for an armistlce are extended
TO the Rumanian troops. the war Of
flee announces.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Piersol Charged With
Murder of Baby Keet

MARSHFIELD, Mo-, Dec. s.
Claude PIersol, convicted kidnaper Of
Lloyd Keet was served with a warrant
here this afternoon charging him with
the death OF the kidnapped baby.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
As the NelUs Breaks
Down With Emil

PARIS, Dec. Slight German air.
planes were brought down on Monday
by French aviators, the war office
announces. Active artillery fighting is
In progress on the Verdun front, east
of the Meuse.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

1t takes no government weather to
observe that We are In for quite a
cold spell. II may not be long, but
the indications are that It might,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
Mormon Temple Damaged by Fire.

LOGAN. Utah. Dec. 5.-Fire. sup
posed to have originated In defective
electric wiring. followed q stairway
from basement to roof on the north
side OF the Mormon temple here early
today. causing damage estimated at
$4,000,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

b-f-r.f.f.fI
DAWSON, Yukon Territory, Dec.
6.-Dawson Thermometers today
dropped to so degrees below zero as
a result Of the first cold spell Of the
winter.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

williams 4 Harvey Nursery, Fifth
and Main.-Adv.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06

Brazilian Commission Arrives.
AN ATLANTIC PORT. Dec. 5.-A
Brazilian commission which will con-
suit with officials of this government
regarding the prosecution of the war,
arrived here today.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-06
The Weather

Get out your bearskln coats!
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
COMPULSORY MILITARY
TRAINING IS FAVORED
United States Senate Has Measure
Recommended by Com
mittee.

The senate military committee has
reported favorably a bill framed by
a subcommittee creating military
and naval citizenship force based on
universal training and service.
While the committee report does
not indicate any belief that congress
will act on the measure at this ses-
sion, the bill brings to a definite head
the universal service discussion of
the last few months and offers a spe-
cific plan on which public sentiment
can be expressed.
The bill requires six months train
ing without pay for all youths during
their nineteenth year. It is estimated
the bill would provide for the train
ing Of 100000 boys annually, each of
whom would be furloughed into .
reserve for nine years after his train
ing period. With allowances for
shrinkage Of classes due to various
causes as the years pass, this plan
would give total force of 3,165,OOO
men who had had six months training
at the end of the first nine-year cycle,
all subject to call for service only in
the event of defensive war or the
imminence thereof"
Another universal training bill,
carrying the endorsement of virtual
ly the entire membership Of the gen.
eral staff and based on a years train
ing, is almost ready for final submits
sion to Secretary Baker and the pres
ident. Neither official has committed
himself on the principle of universal
training.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
HOTEL MASON
Every Convenience
Reasonable
TENTH AND A SITS. TACOMA



In 1849 Poussin, the French min
lister, was recalled for insolence to the
American secretary Of state.
/, In 1855 British Minister Champion
was recalled for his activity in enlist
ing soldiers in this country for the
Crimean war. The exeQuaturs Of
three British consuls were Cancelled It
the same time.
In 1888 passports were handed
Lord Sackville- West, the British min
lister. who. In response to q decoy let
! ter, advised Americans of British
birth to vote for Grover Cleveland !.
In 1898 Spanish Minister Dupuy de-
Lone was dismissed for writing dis
respectfully of President Mckinley to
a friend in Cuba.
In September. 1915. DR.. Constantia
Theodor Dumba. Austrian ambassa-
dor, was recalled at the request OF the
United States as result Of his At
tempt to cripple American industries.
December 8, 1915, Germany was re-
quested to Immediately recall Captain
Boyd and Captain Won Papen, the
naval and military attaches OF Ger
many in this country.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16
McCOrkle Asks New Trial,

Motion for a new trial of the suit
in which Fred Kusah, a former priso-
ner in the county Jail. was awarded
$1,000 damages against Former Sher-
if Fred w. McCorkle for injuries re-
ceived when Ernest Reisch ran
amuck" year ago. was argued be-
fore Superior Judge Mitchell Tues
day by Attorneys p. M. Troy and
Geo. F.. Yantis, representing Nc
Corkle. City Attorney Bigelow also
argued motion for a new trial of
the damage suit brought by Beckers
against the city, in which they won
a substantial award for goods lost
when a raft overturned in the Des
Chutes river near the Fourth street
bridge.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

Nearly all the Republican members
of the legislature went to Seattle last
Saturday to attend the Lincoln Day
banquet given by the Young Mems
Republican club Of that city.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

would like to hear from a dozen
or more growers who will join In
getting a thresher before next har-
vest. Yours truly,
A. S. CATION.
Phone 32S r, Olympia.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1917-02-16

For Salo-Registered Jersey bull,
IA months old. Cheap. Phone
3F32. L. L. Snow. (Adv. 2-2.3). ,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-11-04
MONEY TO LOAN
BIRTHS AND DEATHS.

Blrths-Stefan and Mary Beiitz. 4s27
South Twenty-seventh avenue, girl; Ellis
and Lulu Miller. 1888 South Thirteenth street,
girl: Edward and Helen Lynch, 27fo South
Twelfth street. boy; Victor A. and Sigma
Peterson, 30l7 Decatur street. boy; West and
Ivory johnson, SOC North Twenty-third
street, boy; Wayland A. and Edith Magee.
hospital girl: Winston and Rose jackson,
1918 South Twelfth street. grt; ROLAND c.
and Ada l.. Beavers, 1894 ID. street, girl:
G. and Pelecana Sandiago, Florence. boy.
Deaths--R Rudolph Bergo. IS, hospital: Will
liam Madden, 8 months. hospital; Sebastiano
Nenfito, II months, hospital Alexander Nc
Kay. So, hospital: William q. Lessert. 8
months. hospital: Matilda Eccarion. 10. 1t5s
Hamilton street: Adolf Beiga, "a. hospital:
nua = ss.-A
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1917-04-13
Nous Som1mes
Associes

La belle lettre que M. Raymond
Poincar6, President de la r6publi.
que franchise, adressait la semai.
ne derni4re au President Wilson.
d l'occasion de notre declaration
de guerre contre rAllemagne, q
provoqu6 de la part de CO dernie,
une non moins admirable r6ponse.
"A l'heure d'6preuves actuelle,
ca 6t6 pour moi une source de ]oie
ct de satisfaction profonde dc voir
que vous comprenez parfaitement
la raison qui a foro5 les Etats-
Unis 4 recourir aux armes pour re-
sister aux in]usti6ables agressions
de la Prusse sur mer. C'est une
d6licieuse satisfaction pour les
Etats de SAVIOR que Ia France
Qui sut combattre q nos cot6s, du-
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1917-04-13
Les nles Rouges snt en- etea la Rose Drug Co, a3E Hennepn Avenue Ezpeh6es par
MALE q t0e admsa

uu1Os
De Ia on conduisit le cure a l6-
elise: chemin %faisant, les soldats le
frapp6rent q differences reprises
sur la tote avec la crosse de leur
fusil. Un grand nombre Inhabitants
SO trouvaient enferm6s dams l6-
elise d'Aerschot: des hommes, des
femmes ct des enfants; les evils
6taient parqu6s dams la nef tandis
que les religieux que l'on %accusait
d'avoir excite les babitants etaient
enferm6s dams lie ch9ur.
Toute nourriture leur fut refu-
see.
Entire temps Table Dergent,
apres avoir 6t6 accabl6 de coups
fut place contre la facade de l'6gli-
Sc. Apres qu'on lui cut lie les
mains ct les pieds avec les fills de
cuivre, on lie forca a Sc tenir sur la
pointe des pieds les bras leves.
Par suite des coups quill await re-
GUS, son visage 6tait convert dec
chymoses ct lie sang coulait ]usque
sur ses pieds nus.
Pendant &c temps, le malheu-
reux fut maItrait6 de la facon la
plus cruelIe; il fut en- butte q tou-
tes les Injuries ct a toutes les rail-
leries des soldats. Quand e bar
bares furent fatigu6s de l'insulter,
de Ie maltraiter ct de le t%orturer,
Ills tirent conna1tre au cure Der
gent les deux conditions auxquel-
les il pourrait obtenir sa libert6; Ia
premiere est celle d'abjurer sa fol
catholique: l'autre de crier:
"Deutchland uber Allies"
Malgr6 l'insistance avec laquelle
les soldats l'engagerent q consen-
tir, 10 martyr leur fit toujours la
meme reponse: "Non jamais!"
Alors les Allemands lie conduisi-
rent vers une maison nominee
"Het Blykenhuis"- situ6e a deux
cents metres de r6glise. Derri4re
cette habitation lie visage tourn6
contre lie MUIR lie saint homme dut
demeurer sous la garde de cling
soldats. Chaque fois quill laissait
retomber les bras, les b%ourreaux
lui 6crasaient les pieds avec la
crosse de leur fusil.
C'est Ia que lie pretre fut assas-
sine par ces ~mis6rables; ceux-ci je-
terent le cadavre dams le Demer,
d'od on lie retira deux jours plus
tard, enforcement nu, d peu de dis
lance de I'endroit Oh il await etc
fusill6.
LIE corps fut Transports p6gli-
Sc de Gelrode, en- presence du car
dinal MERCER.
Ainsi mourut en- martyr le cure
de Gelrode.