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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12
Corona

Mr.. and Mrs. F.. S. Austin were
Sisseton callers Wednesday.
Geo. Clark autoed to Midland Wed.
nesday.
The soldiers from Corona that left
Saturday were Sam Benting, Alfred
Pew, VIM. Teitgen. VIM. Westenfeld
and Jerome Prisinger.
Mr.. Christ Gardner of Ocheydon,
Iowa, was visiting his sister Mrs.
Anna Gilmore Tuesday.
L. A. Belgium and II. Anderson
we're Wilmot callers Wednesday eve.
Rev. Hirsc and family of Bismark,
n. D., arrived the first of the weak to
make their home with US and take
Charge of the German Baptist church.
w. w. Stapleton is on the sick list
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dale of Sisseton
were visiting old friends in town
Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. F. H. Voigt who has been i'll
Is somewhat better at this writing.
K. Stapleton and Miss A. Karges,
+. Remund and Miss Garlic Stapleton
autoed to Milbank Monday evening
to attend the show.
The Corona Concert Band PLAYED
at Wllmot Friday for their Red Cross
day.
Charles Schumacher and wife de-
parted Monday for Buffalo, n. D..
where they will make their future
nome. Mr.. Schumacher has accepted
a position with an implement store.
Dr.. Bolsta was up from Ortonville
Wednesday on professional business.
The Corona Concert Band were at
Sisseton Friday evening and SATURDAY.
tn nelp give the Roberts County sol
dlers a good farewell.
Mrs. w. Harstman CT Wilmot was
the guess Of her daughter Mile the
first Of the week.
VIM. Mohr has been laid up the
past week with a sprained ankle.
If you want things to shine give
George a job.
The German Baptists gave a recep-
ton in honor Of their new minister /
Mr.. Hirsch Friday evening.
The Red Cross Ladies of Corona
we're at Wilmot Friday and had
charge OF the candy booth.
Otto braves Of Wilmot was visiting
lis sister, Mrs. G.. Soule Saturday.
Rev. Stevens departed Monday for
Nj. E. Conference at Pierre.
mere will be no church next Sunday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12
Urugua and Peru a.

Urugua and Peru are tie
two latest countries to cut the
Kaiser by severing diplomatic
relations. The former country
had no particular national griev-
ance against Germany as the
latter country had not sunk any
of her boats, but their congress
took the action it did to show it's
sympathy for democracy oppos-
ed to autocracy, and as a rebuke
to the brutality of the warfare
waged by the Kaiser.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12

Editor Vernon ia his last weeks
paper asserts that we have placed
him in a false position by quoting
only a portion of his reasonable
article The article was SO long
that he himself states he couldn't
get it all in one issue of his paper,
and we naturally quoted only that
which called>for the most pronounce
ed condemnation.
That Mr.. Vernon considered it
necessary to put seditious language
in the mouth of his imaginary
German born citizen in order to
teach patriotism is a rather queer
explanation-an explanation that
doesn't explain. The real truth of
the matter is that Mr.. Vernon got
in behind his imaginary German
born citizen and made him say
what he himself had in his heart to
say, but was a little afraid Of con-
sequences, and so the poor German-
born man was to say it for him.
He says: IF | believed that our
government from president down
to low man, had sold itself to the
house Of Morgan and SchWab, that
it was sacrificing the young man
hood of u country in order to
fill to overlooking its Golfers with
lucre and pelf, while giving a pal
try and false explanation that it
was to make Christendcm safe for
democracy" Then what would |
do? Would | not ''spit on the flag
etc.
This is the language Of sedition.
No one with an honest loyalty to
the government would put it in the
mouth Of an imaginary person and
seek to excuse it by saying he only
put it there in order to knock it out.
He says he simply had his imagin-
Try German born man make the
SO that he could disproye it
oy telling him that after the war
he president could be depended
Upon to escu the common people.
The fact is Mr.. Vernon's socialism,
n what he calls socialism, got him
nto the deep waters where he has
,een laundering around in bad
/,
The charge of Mr.. Vernon that
We have not treated him fairly by
lot publishing his whole article, is
answered by his summons to Wash
ngton. The authorities there read
is whole article. They probably :
now nothing of our criticism.
hey certainly must be a crew Of
gnoramuses to mistake a patriotic
rticle for open sedition and threat
to take from the writer his
privilege in the mails.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12
Examination for StenOgrapher Of
Typewriter

There will be a civil service ex.
animation in stenographJ and
and typewriting at the Milbank
post Office on Friday, Nov. 2.
Call at the Office in regard to re-
quirementS.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12

Next month you will com.
mence putting 3-cent stamps on
your letters. It's just one thing
after another.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1917-10-12

WV D0WNIE, Editor and Publisher
MILBANK, 8. D., Oct. u, 1917
Subscription 81. so a Year.

Entered at the Postoffice at Milbank
South Dakota as second class matter
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

A concentration camp for interned Germans has been established on Ia boga Island, 12 miles from Panama.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
Was It a Torpedo
 or a Large Fish
THAT WAS SIGHTED 100 MILES
 SOUTH OF NEW YoRk7
NAVY SAYS TORPEDO
In Shipping Circles a Suggestion is Made That the Lookout on the U. $. Destroyer Smith May Have Been Mistaken in the Uncertain Light of Early Morning.

Boston, April 1.-The war was brought to the shores of this country today when the United States destroy CT Smith reported by radio that an enemy submarine had tried unsuc- ceSSIully to torpedo her 100 miles south of New York at 3.39 this morning. Ad- ditional reports were received from the destroyer tonight and were for warded to Washington. Nothing of an official nature regarding the addi- tional reports were made public here. the lookout on the Smith had perhaps mistaken large fish for a torpedo in the uncertain light of the early morn ing, met with the reply that the Smiths officers stood by their original statement.
 Navy Departments Version.
 to the naval stations at Boston and New York at 3.30 a. m. on the 17th, an enemy submarine was sighted by the U. S. s. Smith. running appar- ently submerged. Submarine fired a torpedo at the T.. s. s. Smith, which missed her by thirty yards. The wake Of the torpedo was plainly seen cross ing the bow. Submarine disappeared"
 Whether the swift destroyer dashed for the spot where the U-boat was thought to be lurking was not made Smiths report of the incident. Nei- ther could it be learned here whether there was a chance for the Smiths quick-f1re to come into action. It was learned, however. that another de- Stroyer passed the position mentioned in the Smiths report without sighting anything unusual.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

fording due protection to American cltizens and property and of meeting all other international. requirements.
 I take note of your statement that constitutional order will be re-estab- lished in Mexico on Play 1. I shall welcome the day that brings me con vincing evidence that a constftutionaI Mexico both willing and able to afford to American citizens and their proper- ty the same measure of protection and to apply to them the same impartial administration of justice that fs af- fored and is applied to nationals or the citizens or subjects of other fOreien countries. The United States aslIs no more. of course. accept no less"
 After the long struggle to institute a democratic government" said Mr Bonillas, "emanating from their own choice. and representative of their own aspirations, the Mexican people have succeeded in the realization of their highest ideals.
 As natural consequence I hone the most cordial relations and sympa thy will continue to exist between oiir people and our governments. My most ardent desires are that it may be 20 and trust that, in order to accomp- fish this end, warm reciprocity may be accorded by the government SO worthily presided over by your excel Iecny.
 The first chief of the constitution alist army, in charge of the executive power of the nation, duly elected president. has instructed me to con Vey to Your Excellency his sinceregt desire for your personal happiness and for the prosperity of the people Of the United States"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Washington. April 17.-Ignacio Bo- nllias, the first Mexican amba ssador to be received by the United States since the overthrow of Madero presented autograph credential letters from Gen Carranza to President Wilson today and was formally accepted as diplo- natic representative of the de facto government.
 Especial interest attached to the presentation of the ambassador be- cause of German ulachinations in Mex leo and the uncertainty as to the attI- tude of the Carranza government In some quarters 1t had been expected that the war situation would be re- ferred to directly in the exchanges between the president and his caller, but there were no such references.
 In response to the amba ssador's announcement that the constitutional order would be restored in his coun- try May 1. and expression of hope that the most cordial relations will continue to exist between our people and our governments" the president said:
 The close neighborhood of the United States and Mexico makes 1t most desirable that there should be between the two countries relations of friendly trust and confidence. It has been my endeavor in these years of un- rest and strife in Mexico to impress upon the Mexican people that the United States has none but the in terests of Mexico at heart and has no wish more selfish than to see it's peo- pie placed in the enjoyment of the blessings of neace, happiness and prosperity by the establishment of a constitutional and stable government capable, among other things, of af :
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
ESPIONAGE BILL WILL
 COME UP IN SENATE TODAY,
Judiciary Committee Has Finished
 Consideration of the Measure.

Washington, April Reconsideration of tn administration espionage bill was finished today by the senate judi ciary committee and it probably will be brought on the floor tomorrow.
 The committee modified the pro- vision construed by many newspapers as constituting a press censorship so as to permit full criticism of past events relating to military policy or defense. It retained the section giving the postmaster general power to close the mails to anarchistic or reasonable publications and the section giving the president the right to impose an em- bargo against exports that might get to an enemy through a neutral nation
 The house committee spent several hours today working on the spy bill and will take it up again tomorrow.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
MANUFACTURERS URGED TO
 TAKE UP HOME GARDENING.
Letter Sent Out by Connecticut Com
 mittse on Food Supply.

Hartford, Conn, April 1I.-Manufac- turner's of Connecticut are urged in @ letter sent out by the Connecticut committee on food supply today to take up without delay the question of home gardening for their employees. The let ter, sent to all the manufacturers in the state, includes a general scheme for the development of this phase of the increased agricultural production plan and contains a suggestion that wher- ever possible manufacturers turn over to their employees land which is serving no particular purpose now so that it may be made productive. Another sug- gestion offered by the committee calls attention to the feasibility of con- verting unusued land into small gar dens. with the recommendation that a nominal sum could be charged em- ployes for the expenses incurred in blowing and fertilizing.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
EXTENSION OF LIFE OF
 BRITISH PARLIAMENT
Little Likelihood That There Will be General Election in the Near Fu- lure.

London. April r, S.26 p. m.-An possibility of the country being dis turbed in the near future by general election was removed tonight, when the house of commons passed on sec ond reading almost unanimously the bill for the extension of the life Of the parliament until November. The Nationalists were the chief opponents of the bill on the ground elaborated bv John Dillon, member for East Mayo, that no solution of home rule for Ireland had yet been announced.
 Andrew Bonar Law, member of the British war council. in concluding the debate on behalf of the government, admitted that a solution of the home rule problem would be a great ad- vantage in the prosecution of the war The government. he said. was hope full that the spirit of war produced in Ulster would create an atmosphere favorable to a settlement now instead of waiting until after the war. Pre- mier Lloyd Georges statement on the governments intentions. Mir. Bonar Law said. had been postponed until next week. He declared that there never had been a time when there was so much good will existing on this question and that it was needless to despair of arriving at solution.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
$5,o0o VOTED TO HARTFORD
 COUNTY FARM BUREAU
At Caucus of Hartford County Rep
 resentatives and Senators.

Hartford, Conn. April 17.-At a caucus of Hartford county representa- . lives and senators in the capitol this afternoon an appropriation of $5,000 was voted to the Hartford county farm bureau to be used by that bodY in cooperating with the Connecticut committee food supply in develop ing plans for increased agricultural production This sum will be made available when the legislature passes the state appropria tion to be used for agricultural preparedness purposes.
 Fred E. Griffith. a tobacco grower of Windsor, told the caucus that he would pace at the disposal of the Hartford county bureau 50 acres of land, provided arrangements are made whereby it will be titled by inmates of the Hartford county jail. A com mittee was named to confer with Sher- in Edward w. Dewey tomorrow. The sheriff stated the opinion tonight that the committees wishes would be com = piled with and the offer taken advan- tage of.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
MAJ.-GEN. WOOD FAVORS
 SENDING MEN TO THE FRONT Speaking at a Meeting of the Ameri-
 can Cotton Waste Exchanqe.

Boston. April 17.-Major General Wood. speaking at a meeting of the American Cotton Waste Exchange here today, said that the United States would not fulfill it's duty in this war until it had sent men to the front. The meeting was called to raise funds to equip a complete ann bulance unit for the Red Cross.
 The first step is to back up the plan for universal military service 9 said the general. You cannot let somebody else do your job and have a clear conscience.
 "A voluntary service. however de- lightful in theory. is ridiculous in practice. The universal system treats all alike; rich or poor. native-born or newcomer. So get behind the ad- ministration and you'll get rid of a lot of loose talk about war. Only six thousand men have been enlisted in two weeks and I leave to you to esti- mate how long it will take to get an army of million men,"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
FIRED SHOT ACROSS BOW
 OF A BRITISH STEAMSHIP
United States Cruiser Birmingham
 Makes Report by Radio.

Boston April IT. The United States cruiser Birmingham reported by radio today that she had halted the British steamship Southdown by 8 shot across her bow off Nantucket Lightship this morning. The steamer was allowed to proceed after an ex- animation.
 Fired shots across bow of British merchant vessel Southdown, 1925 a. m. Later allowed to proceed, two and a half miles east of Hghtship," said the message.
 Naval officers did not seem inclined to attach much significance to the in- watch kept over all shipping in these waters. It was said informally that the proba bilities were that the South down was flying no flag and showed no other distinguishing mark.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
COLLAPSE OF BASEBALL
 RLEAoHERs AT COLUMBUS.
Ferry tive Men Were Injured, Fourteen @ of Them Seriously.

Columbus, O., April 17.-Forty- two mem were injured. fourteen of them Wer5ousiy enough to warrant hospital mftention, in the collapse of a section of the west bleachers at Neil park this Afternoon just before the start of the basebali game between the Columbus Sena4ors and the Louisville American association team.
 The accident occurred while the teanns were practtcing, following a patriotic demonstration which marked fha opening of the season in Columbus More than 12a000 fans had assembled.
 "A dcAen physicians In the grandstand responded and gave first aid to the in 5ured. More than 100 persons fell ,rhar fhn section gave way, but of this .xlnxnlbsr onaySA2 were hurt. Only one n believed to be dangerously injured.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
GOV. HoLcoMB FAvoRS
 SENDING TROOPS OVERSEAS.
His Desire That at Least 100000 Men Will Soon Be Available for Such Service.

Hartford, Conn.,, April 17.-Asked to- day what his opinion was regarding tn eadvisability of sending an army to Europe to cooperate with the allies, Governor Holcomb replied that it was his desire that at least 100000 troops would soon be available for overseas service. of we cannot spare that many men for immediate service" he said. then it is desirable that we send a smaller number''
 The appearance of the Stars and Stripes on the battlefelds of France, the governor declared, would have spontaneous effect on the morale of the allied troops, spurring them on to greater achievements. Furthermore, he asserted. it would place our army and our navy in the esteem in which they should be held by the entente nations.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18

Washington, April 1.-The war if nance bill, providing for issuance of $7s000. 900, coo in securities-the larg- est single war budget in any nations history-was passed unanimously to- night by the senate.
 After seven hours of discussion. the administration measure which was passed by the house last Saturday allies of $s,oo0, ,ooo, ,ooO, was approved by the senate with few changes in record time.
 In either event the executive branch of the government conducting the war with Germany will. within a few hours, have authorization for the great war chest at its disposition. To expedite action. the senate appointed conferees to act if the house should not, contrary to expectations, accept
 Of the s4 senators present tonight, every one, including all those who voted against war except Senator Lane of Oregon. who was absent be- in favor of providing the funds to prosecute hostilities. Nearly all of the twelve absentees were i'll.
 That, in the inability of the nation ing lines. money should be Americas immediate contribution ito her allies. was the dominant thought expressed during the debate. Few senators participated in the discussion. which was totally devoid of partisan expres- sion. Every senator speaking an nounced staunch intention to aid the government in prosecuting the war to speedy conclusion. Only two. Sen Rtorx Bofah and CumHhins, declared opposition to the proposed allies loan. few proposed raising a large pro- portion by taxation of the present generation and less upon bonds.
 Amendments adopted by the senate include provisions:
 Limiting deposits of proceeds from the bonds in banks to the amount sub
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
TAFT STRONGLY IN FAVOR
 OF DRAFT FOR ARMY
Says Civil War Had Shown the Weak
 nesses of . Volunteer Army.

Bridgeport, Conn, April 17-Declar- ing that the United States was forced into the war by Germany's ruthless disregard of international law former President William H. Taft at the Peo- ple's Presbyterian church tonight stat ed that all talk about the raising of a volunteer army was mere wasted efo- quence; that the eperience of the ma tions in the war had shown that the voluntary system of raising an army was fatal error, taking only the pa triots and the flower of youth and leaving behind the "slackers;'' that the experience of the United States in the war of 1912 and the Civil war had shown that a volunteer army was little better than an unorganized mob and could not be depended upon to win battles.
 ''The only way to raise an army of two million" said MT. Taft, lis to make every man of serviceable age under stand that he owes an obligation to render service. l am in favor of the selective draft bill. Congressmen say not favor a draft, but our experience in the wars mentioned are our tradi- tions and they show us that without a draft we cannot get a large enough or efficient enough army.
 We must begin the war in a scien- t1hc way. We must not make the blunders that England has made. If the German people come to control their country, every government will propose peace. It will mean peace and permanent peace-a glorious object for any American to fight for. Whom the gods destroy they first make mad. The Germans, who must realize that this war is a test of money and men and resources, have deliberately defied that country that can furnish more money, men and resources than all the others combined. This war will result in a league of republics of the world, in cluding Germany and Austria, and the United States will lead in that league and make permanent peace. and just peace"
Norwich bulletin., 1917-04-18
French Offensive
 Goes on Unabated
NOW MENAcEs GERMAN FRONT
 FROM LENS TO soIssoNs
ATTACK IS IRRESISTIBLE
tions Over a Front of g 1-3 Miles Were Taken-13,5oo Germans Have Been Made Prisoners in Two Days

The great offensive of the French forces on the southern part of the battle front in France goes on unaDat- ed, and has resulted in further impor- would menace the German front rum ming from Lens to Soissons.
 Tuesdays fighting witnessed an ex- tension of the line of attack well into the Champagne region, where evidence of its coming had been presaged by days of violent bombardment.
 Attack of French Irresistible.
 The attack of the French was ire sistible, despite snow and rain. South of Moronvilliers first line German po- sitions over a front of 1-3 miles were taken and to the east and southeast a strongly organized line of heights on a front of nearly eight miles was captured. The village of Auberive likewise fell into the hands of the French as also did a powerfully fort1- fled salient, two miles in extent
 German Counter Attacks Fail.
 The German counter-attacks at sev- eral points were without result. Near Mont Carnillet southwest of Moron vi1liers an especially violent one was broken up by the French guns, more than 2JoO Germans being made pris- oner. Midway between Soissons and Rheims another counter attack was repulsed. while still another offensive launched by the Germans near Cour-
  by the Russians guarding this part of the line. Thirteen thousand i've hun dred Germans have been made pr1s- oner in the two days fighting, accord ing to Paris
 Berlin Says French Failed.
 The latest official communicatio1 from Berlin says the French efforts to break through the German lines on the Aisnes failed an dthat there had been no renewal of the attack. A pre- vious communication described the battle as one of the greatest in the under the terrific bombardment be- tween the Disc and Condo sur Aisnes the French shells sieveiled the posi- tions (German)@ and produced vice. deep craters. rendering an o1sIinass aass fine French suffering sanguinary losses. more than 2,100 prisoners were taken by the Germans, the communi- cation said
 British Pressing Germans Hard.
 West and northwest of Lens the British are still pressing the Germans hard and holding back attempts Dy the Germans hard and holding back attempts by the Germans to drive m their advance guards. Further prog gress has been made by the British in the neighborhood of the HaNincour1 Wood, which lies midway between Ar ras and St. Quentin
 No important changes in position have taken place in any or the other theatres. except i'll Mesopotama. right bank of the Tisris, have reached a point "a miles northwest of Bagdad and are keeping up their advance against the Turks, who are falllng back without offering resistance. tne ne on the Bagdad-Samara Rail- way.