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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
DEBS is PUT ON TRIAL
SOCIALIST CHARGED WITH VlO-
LATloN OF ESPIONAGE ACT.
Jury Is Selected in Two Hours and
Fifteen Mnutes-Defendant
Pleads Not Guilty

Cleveland, o., Sept. 10.-Eugene v.
Debs, four-time candidate of the So
cialist party for president, was put on
trial before Judge ID. c. Westenhaver
in the United States district court,
charged with violation of the esplon-
age act.
In the governments opinion he is
still the same Debs who in 1894 led
the great American railway union
strike at Chicago with its bloodshed
and riot.
William A. Guinea and Seymour
Stedman, lawyers and Socialists of
Chicago; Joseph STARTS of Dayton, O.,
and Norris Wolf, Cleveland, appeared
for the defendant. The prosecutors
are Edward S. Wertz. the United
States district attorney, and his two
assistants, f. b. Kavanagh and Joseph
G. BreitenStein.
Mr.. Stedman entered a formal plea
Of not guilty for his client. The first
panel filed into the jury box. Judge
Westenhaver explained that the So
calist party was not on trial, but only
Debs.
Among prominent Socialist leaders
in the audience was Mrs. Rose Pas
tor Stokes of New York, recently sen
fenced to ten years Imprisonment at
Kansas City on similar charge. She
is out on bail pending an appeal. 9th
ers were L. Engdahl, editor of the Eye
Opener, and William Bross Lloyd, the
millionaire Socialist" both of Chi
caC0.
DebS was indicted June % on a
speech before the state convention OF
the Ohio Socialist party at Canton. on
June l6 last, and was arrested June
30 as he was about to address n meet.
ing of Cleveland Socialists.
1t required only an hour and half
for both sides tentatively to accept II
men.
Joseph T. Grant and Charles D.
Hale, both veterans of the Civil war,
were the first to fall under the de-
fenses peremptory challenges. Both
are members of the G. A. r.
w. u, Keller, subsequently called,
was of German descent and born in
this country.
Il am against any man who opposes
the government at this time" he said.
81 think Debs is guilty" He was ex-
cused. C. f. Wolcott of Cleveland.
aged seventy-seven years, also admit
ted prejudice and was excused.
The jury was completed in two
hours and fifteen minutes, The jurors
are practically all retired business men
and farmers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
i. S. BLUEJACKETS
BEAT RED" ARMY
Yanks Help Capture Town Near
ArChangeI.
FIGHT WAY THROUGH FOE
Americans Were Surrounded by Boil
shevik Troops, but Escaped by
Wadins Through Swamp for
Two Days.

Archangel, Sept. 10,--A detachment
of American bluejackets was among
the allied forces fighting recently in
the vicinity of Oberserekaya, which re-
suited in the capture of the town.
The Americans successfully eXtrcat-
ed themselves from IA dangerous pre-
dicament when surrounded by the en-
envy.
The Americans part of the expedi-
ton approached the town from the
rear some time in advance of other
forces moving in another direction.
Completely surrounded, the Ameri-
cans fought their way through, but
found themselves imbedded in deep
swamps, through which they struggled
for more than two days.
Threaten to Kill 5ritons.
Stockholm, Sept. 10. - Twenty-six
British subjects holding official posi-
tiOns have been arrested since the at
tempt to assassinate Lenine, the boil
shevik premier, according to a dispatch
to the Svenska Dagbladt from Heslng-
forS, and have been threatened with
death by shooting, should Lenine die.
Lenine Is Recovering.
London, Sept 10.-Lenine, the boil
shevik premier, is recovering from the
wounds recently inflicted on him, ac-
cording to a medical bulletin received
here by Russian wireless service.
Way Opened Into Russia.
Vladivostok Sept. 10.-The japanese
staff has been informed that the CzechO-
Slovaks hold the railway from Olo-
wanna to Penza.
The unexpected climax in the CzechO-
Slovak break through was due partly TO
the allied advance toward Khabarovsk,
which caused the transfer of a large
bolshevik force from Lake Baikal to-
ward Khabarovsk. The weakened
front then collapsed under the Czech
pressure from the west and General
Semenon's pressure from the east.
The opportunity is now presented
for move into the heart of Russia,
where considerable re-enforcements
from loyal Russians elements are GER
tain.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
USE OF GOLD CURTAILED
Government Holds Back Bullion to
Save Metal for Coins-Will Hit
Manufacture of Jewelry.

Washington, Sept. 10.-To conserve
,golI.for essential monetary purposes
the government forbade issuance of
gold bullion from the minis at Phila-
delphia. Denver and San Francisco
and from the New York assay Office
without license from the war indus
tries board. federal reserve board or
the secretary Of the treasury. Ray
mond T. Baker director of the mint,
issued instructions which will virtual
ly shut down on the use Of gold ex-
cept for purposes covered by regua-
lions now being drafted. Manufacture
of jewelry and use of gold for other
arts and craft purposes will be cur
tailed in order to increase the supply
for wartime credit. Manufacturers
desiring to obtain gold for use within
the United States or its possessions
may apply for a license to the war in
duStrieS board.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
SENATOR AIDS u. S. WOUNDED
j. Ham. Lewis Who Was on Torpedoed
Transport Suffering From Chill Re-
sulting From Exposure.

Paris, Sept. Ex-senator Lewis of
Illinois, who was among the passen-
gers on the American transport Mount
Vernon, all of whom were saved. is
suffering from chill resulting from
exposure while carrying wounded men
from their hunks. Congressman
Thomas D. Schall and Attorney John
Cross of Providence, K. l., were among
those on board Mrs. Schall, the wife
of the blind representative from Min
nesota. led her husband up on deck
ana across the ship to their lifeboat.
Both were calm and acted as though
there was no peril
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Animal Study.

Little Georgia and Marion had spent
the day IN the park In company with
a party Of relatives. They had been
shown the animals, including the ALI
gators.
On the return trip home little Geor-
gia WINS very quiet. At last she sak.
Grandma. what was that animal with
the big MOUTH
Little Marion (not waiting for
grandmother 70 reply spoke up.
why. Georgia. don't YOU know that
WAS an elevators Judge.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
MAKING OF BEER
TO END ON DEC. |
Wilson Issues Order to Conserve
Grain, Fuel and
Labor.
SENATE VOTES THE DRY BILL
Attempt to Delay Nationwide Prohl-
bltion Until 1920 Fails-Mlnufse
turers of Soft Drinks to
Get Less Fuel.

Washington, Sept 9.-ManufaSure
of lecr in the United States VII be
prohibited after December ! next as
war measure.
The food administration announced
on Friday that the manufacture OF
beer and other malt liquors VIII be
prohibited after December l, as war
measure
This announcement said the decl-
sion had been reached at conferences
between President Wilson and repre-
sentatives of the fuel, food and rail-
road administrations and the war IN
dustries board. Immediate suspension
Of the purchase OF grains for mating
purposes was ordered
The $12OOOOO0 emergency agricul-
tural appropriation bin with it's rider
for nationa prohibition from next July
I until the American armies are de-
mohIized after the end Of the war was
passed by the senate without a roll
call.
Before final passage Of the measure
the senate voted, i5 to 9, TO retain the
prohibition rider A final effort 10
postpone the effective date Of the dry
Legislation TO December 80. 1919, was
defeated
The bin now goes to the house and,
because Of the many amendments I'M
serted by the senate, It undoubtedly
viii be sent 10 conference Prohibition
leaders, however. expect the house TO
agree 10 the dry rider, so that there
will be no possibility Of changes being
made by the senate and house mana
gers
Senators voting against retaining the
dry Legislation In the bin were Brande-
gee Of Connecticut, Gerry Of Rhode
Island, Phrlan of California, Pome-
rene Of Ohio. RanSdell of Louisiana
and Underwood Of Alabama. After
passage Of the bin the senate con
fcrecs-al regarded friendly 10 the
legis'ation--wcrc appointed: Gore OF
Oklahoma. Smith Of South Carolina,
Smith Of Georgia, Kenyon Of Iowa and
France Of Maryland How long the
hin would be- I'm conference was re-
cardcd doubtful.
President Wilson's death decree for
beer was based upon the need Of CON
serving gruiu for stock feed, the sup
ply of which has been diminished by
drought of conserving fuel, of lessen
ing the transportation burden of the
railways and 0f divprtiug the labor ~
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
WorIHs Great Need.

The great need is not of geniuses,
but Of conscientious workers. The
people most welcome I'm the world are
not those who can do wonderful things,
but those who are thoughtful of 9th
ers. DO not think that your gift is in
significant because you are unequal
70 anything remarkable. If you can
smile when luck Is against You, II you
can give back patience for impatience,
and gentle speech for harsh criticism.
you aJe just the sort af person the
world needs most. Girls Companion.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
BOLSHEVIK RULE IN DANGER
Ideals of Russian Women Playing I'M
portant Part in fastening Gov
ernment's End

Stockholm. Sept. 10.-The soviet re-
public has not realized the ideals Of
Russian women and they are playing
an important part in Fastening its end.
Their influence in this connection is
being exerted even more powerfully
than it was in bringing the dictator
ship of the proletariat into existence.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Ford Stops Car Production.

Detroit, Mich, Sept 10.-Productlon
Of motor cars by the Ford Motor COM
pany has been suspended entirely 1t
was officially announced at the plant
here. The move mill enable the com.
pany to devote its entire facilities to
government work, the announcement
said.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
ATTACK ON u. S. TRANSPORT
Mount Vernon Torpedoed by U-Boat
While Homeward Bound-Reaches
French Port Safe.

Washington, Sept Q. News rcnchcd
the navy department on Friday that
the American transport Mount Vernon.
homcward bound, had been torpedoed
by au enemy submarine 200 miles Off
tho French const but had turned back
and arrived safely at "A French port
Ttp Mount Vernon formerly was the
Narth German Lloyd liner Kron-
pruccssIn Cccclie It Ind NO military
unit ou board ana Is supposed 10 have
carried only small number Of civil.
iuus I'm addition 10 the crew.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
An Elaborate Experiment.

"What do you understand by ELI
cieneyY
"Ah." replied Doktor Dumkopf, its
beautiful science. 1t shows how
lame and sick people may be made TO
90 on working Of course, to start
with. you must create great number
of lame and sick.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Baker Praises Transport crew.

WashiugtoG Sept. 10 Warm con
CALCULATIONS to the navy upon the con
duct Of The crew of the transport
Mount Vernon which returned safely
to French port after being lorppdopd
200 miles al sen, came TO Secretary
DuuIcls by cable from Secretary Ba-
ker whose arrival IN France was an-
nounccd hy the war department.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
CANINE RGRAMS

Sterillzed, sealed, saved 1.-THE three
"S's" OF home canning.
The useful life OF preserving jar
filled in summer, ready by fall, emp
tied IN hungry TO save more
food next spring and summer.
Persons Of every level should can.
the family in the top fiat as well as
the dweler in the bungalow.
You don't need even n foot ~ earth
n raise / canned garden III fnct the
less dirt tire better Ii home canning.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
REOPENS CASE OF RAIL MEN
Provost Marshal General Crowder to
Reconsider Status of the Skilled
Employees.

Washington, Sept. 10.-Draft boards
have been asked by Provost Marshal
General Crowder to reopen all eases
where skilled railroad employees have
been placed and TO determine anew
whether the men concerned are en-
titled to exemption from military serv-
ipp
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12

The colors of those Jars of canned
and preserved products put a service
emblem In your kitchen.
Brighten the corner In that kitchen
closet-wlth canned beans, fruits,
berries.
Pantry patriotlsm-preserving per
shable products In periods Of plenty
70 provision people when production
has passed
Get down 10 cases-cases of home
canned products.
row If filled preserving lars Is q
good defense against winter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
TWO FLYERS KILLED IN CRASH
Lleuts Charles Thomas and How
ard Hull in Fatal Collision at
Mount Clemens, Mich.

Mount Clemens, Mich, Sept. TO-
Second Lieuts Charles Thomas Of
Bay City, Mich, and Howard Hull Of
Bridgeport Conn, were killed in
collision in the air at Selfridge field
here.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
FERDINAND BACK IN SOFIA
Bulgarian King Completes Treatment
at German Watering Place-Trav-
eed as Count Murany.

Amsterdam, Sept 1O.-Klng Ferdi.
nund Of Bulgaria returned to Sofia on
Sunday according to dispatch re-
cciycd here from the Bulgarian CAPT
tal Ferdinand had been undergoing
treatment at Bad Nauheim Germany.
He reached there with the Bulgarian
crown prince, and while in Germany
travelled iucoenito ms Count Murnny
ON August 10 the king was visited by
the kaiser.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12

Washington, sept TO- Next spring
say- n official dispatch from France.
the American arms alone viii bee cquul
10 rio German army and the latter viii
mon hutr fn face uut only This gigantic
force. bat me- British and French.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Gives Flaq to Devil Doos.p

washington, Sept 1O.-Thc Seven
tccuth regiment of marines which soon
is to Join the Devil Dogs' fighting In
France. has been presented with II
standard Of colors by Secretary Dan.
lcls nt Quuntico, Va.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
turkey protects Americans.

Washington, Sept. Turkey has
ordered the commander of the forces
ia Pcrsia to see that no Americans are
inolpsted, according 70 a statement by
the minister of foreign affairs IL Con-
stnntinople TO the Swedish charge,
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Amerloans out Of Russia.

Washington. Sept. American con.
suls, members Of allied missions and
ciyilinn refugees who recently left
Russia on special train have crossed
gufely into Finland. This word came
from Consul Haynes at Helsingfors.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
Rnch IIhertu Mntora

Washington. Sept 0-The country's
output Of Liberty motors more than
900 during the pust week, broke AT
previous records the house military NJ.
fairs committee was informed by Cen
eral March, chief Of staff.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
i W. VS. Given 2s Years.

Rockford, III. Sept. o TOY Demp.
soy Of Rockford and Alien Wilson.
both /. M. ~. leaders were sentenced
N 2g Years liz Learenwoffh penten-
fiarv by court-mariial Ill Camp
Grant. They refused to don uniforms
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
puss.cerman Pact Ratided

Amsterdam Sept 40 The nstm.
mcnts Of ratification Of the Russo.Ger-
man supplementary treaty were ok
hanged hy Russian and German rep
rcs,utatlves. according 10 nm official
dispntch from Berlin.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12

Washington sept lo William J.
Flyun former chief of tIlr secret scry.
lce. Wa- appointed chief 81 The railroad
administration secret service to iii.
rect the work Of detectives iu round.
ing ~ freight thieves.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
aPalacen to Be War HOSPITAL.

Washington. Sept. 10,-The war de-
partment announced that the Grand
Central Palace, a big exhibition build
ing In New York city, had been leased
for use as an army surgical reconstruc-
ton hospital.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
The Obvious.

.What Is II sign of wher smoke
goes straight up into the air2'
1T II generally sign tut some
thing II burning
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-09-12
PRESIDENT GIVES
Up WAR LOAN TRIP
Wilson Held in Washington by
War Work.
TELLS REGRET AT ISOLATION
Executive Declares IL Would Be
Wrong for Him to Leave Capital
at This Time-Had Made Plans
for Trip.

Washington, Sept. 10.-President
Wilson, in announcing that he had
abandoned definitely plans for a trans
continental tour for the Fourth Lib
erty loan, said he was convinced that
1t was not right for him to be absent
from Washington for more than a day
or two at time while the war con-
tinues.
The president said he keenly felt
the privatiOn of being confined to the
capital, hut that it was impossible for
him to deal with important war ques-
tons by telegraph or at distance
from sources of information which eX-
list only here.
Coveted Chance to Speak.
81 had hoped, and had even begun
TO PLAN the president said, "a trip
to the western coast and back i'm con-
nection with the campaign" for the
Fourth Liberty loan, not because | be-
lieved that the country had any need
Of being stimulated to subscribe to
that loan by anything that l could say,
hut because I coveted the opportunity
to discuss with my fellow citizens the
great undertaking which has made
such loans necessary and in which our
whole energy and purpose are enlisted.
at is the third or fourth time that
| have tried to persuade myself that
such a trip was possible for me with
out serious neglect of my duties here,
because | have keenly felt again and
again the privatlon of being confined
to the capital and prevented from
having the sort of direct contact With
the people | am serving which would
be of so much benefit and stimulation
to me.
Calls Regret deep"
ITO my deep regret, I find that I
must again give the idea up. The
questions which come to me every
day, many of them questions of the
utmost delicacy and involving many
critical matters, convince me that it
is not right for me to absent myself
from Washington for more than a day
or two at a time while the war con-
tinues. Questions concerning our
dealings with other governments in
particular, it is impossible for me to
deal with by telegraph or at dis
lance from the many sources Of infor-
nation which exist only here.
81 should feel myself an unconsci-
entlous public servant if yielded to
my wish i'm this matter and took any
chance Of neglectlng even for a short
time things that must be decided
promptly and in the presence of all
the facts"
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-06-21

had, decided property.
also mention the town Of Quapaw
Okla, town also about as large rs
Tar River which also has several
thousand population less than $1,000
This town also has not less than aO
acres or more of decided property.
| have also been told that there is
n portion of Hockerville, another town
in the mineral belt of this county, that
is built on decided ground.
We do not know just what the pen
atty is for doing this kind Of adver'
Using but we know there is n penalty
attached and as advertising Of this
kind is injurious to the entire district
the matter should be taken in hand by
the different Commercial Clubs Of tn,
district and the people set right.
II. S. Warthen.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-06-21

Did YOU ever wonder why people
generally speaking, are always 81
ready to peddle u rumOr that is de-
trimental to their home town? Verify
the knocker is always with us. To
this very thoughtless element no
doubt may be attributed the pernlc-
ious story that the prices of groceries
in Baxter are much higher than IN
our neighboring towns. The writer
1 heard woman say recently that sh
could buy so much cheaper in Joplin
: that she could save car fare on fivc
dollar order. Now, any reasonabE
.'person knows that such statement
is altogether wild and erroneous.
/. Baxter grocerymen can and no doub:
: do sell groceries as cheaply as Jor-
!. lin grocers. There may be slight dif-
ference on particular items but on tn
/, whole competition for trade would
bring all of Baxter dealers and Joplin
+: dealers together. Nevertheless this
talk works an injury to the town ana
4. such statements ought to be refuted'
F, 1t has been suggested that the Cham
her of Commerce appoint an impartial
. committee to make a thorough inves-
/: tigation and publish list Of prices
comparing Baxter Springs with the
. same in Columbus. in Galena, Miami
and Joplin. The Citizen believes that
it would be a good thing, because it
would quickly convince the doubtful
people that cost of living, though con-
stantly climbing, is no higher herr
than elsewhere.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-06-21
THEIR HAND

L have before me copy Of the Mi
ami Daily Record-Herald dated June
o. 1918, in which an advertisement ap-
pears of the Cherokee Land Co., OF
Miami, Oklahoma. A portion Of the
advertisement follows:
"Cardin;- Okla, is a town OF more
than 1900 population. 1t is in the
heart of the mining district and it is
the only town that affords decided res
idence and business property, other
towns in the district, outside of Mi
ami, being built on leased property"
, Now the writer of the above which
was copied from a part Of the. adver-
tisement was either woefully ignor-
ant of the conditions that exist in the
Oklahoma mineral belt or else told a
falsehood pure and simple.
For instance take Commerce, okla''
a town as large or larger than, Car
din, or rather Tar River the proper
name, with several thousand less than
1900 Inhabitants is built entirely on
deededIlots, with the exception Of pos
sibIy 100 people who liye on leased
land known as the Emma Gordon land
on lease. There has been lots for sale
here ever since the commencement Of
TIN ttEn and there are yet lots to be
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-06-21
WILL LEAVE JUNE %

The date on which the 48 laborers
for the spruce production industry
will leave for Vancouver Barracks
Wash, has been set for June %. This
will include the seven who have vol
unteered recently and whose names
have already been published. The
rest of the 48 will be drafted from
class one of the special and limited
class.
The carpenter, who has also been
called from this class to precede the
4S to Vancouver Barracks, is Homer
Clinton Domty, of Baxter, who left
Columbus Saturday and went by way
of Kansas City.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1918-06-21
CHEROKEE MUST
HAVE $4,000
THIS COUNTY MUST RAISE
THREE QUARTERS OF
A MILLION 49,.
MUST Be DONE BY JUNE %
There Is No AlteInative-It
"Must" Be Done, Says the
GOvernment-Lead and
Zinc Men Act.

The following official announcement
of the coming Baby Bond campaign
for this county is written by c. M
Sarchet:
The Baby Bonds, the sale Of which
is now being conducted through the
United States at the direction Of the
government, really now have but four
years to run. The pledge cards, now
being signed, cover the period from
June 2S to January l, 1919, and from
the latter date the bonds have but
four years to run to maturity. The
interest they draw is per cent, COM
pounded quarterly, or Az per cent
simple interest. This means an in
vestment in Baby Bonds a better
transaction than in Liberty Loan
Bonds, which draw but Az per cent
interest. And Baby Bonds are not
taxable.
Two Of the biggest banking houses
in New York have each offered to take
the entire two billion Baby Bond issue
if the government win but permit it.
On the contrary the government be
Iieves that these bonds should be held
throughout tie entire Nation by all