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The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
ICE FL0ES CAUSE DAMAGE
Docks and Ships Destroyed and Loss
of Life Feared, at Point
Pleasant, w. Va.

Point Pleasant, w. Va, Jan. IT,
Damage estimated at $500,000 was
caused to docks and ships here. Sew
eral men were injured and loss of life
Is feared, as the result of breaking up
of ice foes in the Ohio river at the
mouth of the Kanawaha river, near
here. Five other gorges here are be-
lleved on the verge of breaking.
The great drydocks here were prac-
tically destroyed and large steamers
were torn from their moorings and
swept into the midst of great ice foes,
when the gorge broke.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
sPoERMANN MAY BE FREED
Evidence Adduced Against German
"Spy" at Baltimore Held Not
Serious.

Baltimore, Md, Jan. 17.-United
States District Attorney Samuel X.
Dennis declared that after thorough
examination of the papers and effects
of Walter Spoermann, alleged German
spy arrested at the new army aviation
depot near Newport News, Va, he did
not believe that the man in the Balti-
more Jail was guilty of anything more
serious than violating the provisions
of the presidents proclamation con-
corning the movements of enemy
aliens.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
BANDITS MAKE SMALL HAUL
Masked Men Hold Up Office of Den.
yer TramWay Company, but
Little Money.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 1.-Two masked
bandits entered the North Denver
branch Offices of the tramway COM
pany early this morning, held up the
teller, w. G. Quackenbush, and secured
1925. The teller had the money, all in
small coins, stacked and ready to put
into a safe when the robbers appeared.
They escaped In high-powered auto
mobile. Two policemen in an adjoin-
ing office were undisturbed by the
rapid work of the hold-ups.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
Xounn Soldier Asks Relief.

]. H. Walling, son of r. S. Wall
ing, of McMinnvilln, has appealed to
the Tennessee members of congress
to extricate, him from what he con-
siders an undesirable predicament in
the army. He enlisted in the avia-
tion branch of the service and was
told that he would be sent to a
training camp at Detroit. Instead he
received orders and railroad pass
to Camp Meade, Md, where he was
assigned to one of the companies to
drill in the infantry arm of the
service.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
FOOD SUPPLIES ARE BURNED
Blaze Believed to Be lncendiary, caus.
es Loss of $500,000 in Brook
lyn Warehouse.

New York, Jan. T.More than half
a million dollars damage was done by
q fire which swept the Robinson ware
house at the foot Of Congress street,
Brooklyn. The building was filled
with food supplies awaiting shipment
to France by the government.
Suspecting that the fire might be of
incendiary origin, Fire Marshal Brophy
ordered his entire staff to start an In.
vestigation Immediately.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
TO CURTAlL FUEL SUPPLY
Or. Harry A. Garfield viii Issue Or
der Soon, and 1t Will Take Ef-
feet Immediately.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Dr. Harry
Garfield, fuel administrator, will issue
his order curtailing the coal supply of
non-essentials at once, and it will be-
come effective Immediately. He is at
work drafting its provisions, follow
ing the return to Washington of P. B.
Noyes, head of the conservation de-
partment of the fuel administration,
who has been engaged in making sur
vey of conditions throughout the East.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
URGES RECALL OF MINISTER
Mexican Newspaper Gives Reasons
Why Won Eckhardt Should Not
Remain In Mexico.

Fl Paso, Tex, Jan. 1.-THE recall
of German Minister Won Eckhardt to
Mexico, is demanded in editorials pub
lished in Ell Universal, Mexico City
newspaper, according to information
reaching the border
The paper demands that the Car
rama government ask the recall Of
Won Eckhardt because of his alleged
activities in spreading German propa-
ganda throughout Mexico and causing
dissension among Mexieans.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
New U. S. Labor Board.

Washington, Jan. 17.-The newly
created labor administration an
nounced that 1t will be the admins
tration's policy to prevent the intro
duction of women labor in positions for
which men still are available, and any
reduction of wage scales because Of
the employment or women in place
Of men.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
kaledines Losing Power?

hNSiii9 tWSti
Copenhagen, Jan. 17.-General Kali
edines troops are getting restless, and
there are signs that the Cossack lead
er's power is weakening, according to
a dispatch from a bolsheviki source
received here. While antirevolution-
ary officers and cadets continue tn join
Kaledine's forces, the soldiers Iii the
ranks are said to be getting less ,ae-
pendable every day.
A delegation from the Donetz dis
trict, one Of Kaledine's strongholds,
is reported to have arrived In Petro-
grad on a mission to learn conditions
there. Bolsheviki authorities regard
this as a step toward reconciliation.
Jews Massacred in Petrograd.
New York, Jan. 17-Scores Of Jews
have been massacred in Petrograd, ac-
cording to adyices received here by
the Jewish Daily Forward from it's
Petrograd correspondent. The dis
patch added: '"The Jewish soldiers
have decided to take steps against the
massacres, and for this purpose have
called q general congress of all the
Jewish soldiers of Russia to meet at
Petrograd in January
Jap Warships Rush to vIadivostok.
Tokyo, Jan. 17.-Japanese warships
have been dispatched to vladivostok
for protection of allied interests there,
according to official announcement
The action follows long-continued ap-
peals from japanese and other citizens
In the Russian port for adequate pro-
lection. Desultory fighting between
the bolsheviki and Cossacks has been
in progress in and around the city for
weeks.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
FIND MONEY WHISTLER STOLE
Entire Amount Taken by Murderer. al
Camp Funston, Believed to Have
Been Recovered.

Camp Funston, KAN, Jan. 1.-THE
loot taken from the Army bank by
Capt. Lewis N. Whistler, murderer, has
been found. While there has not been
an opportunity to count it, it is be-
lieved that the entire amount that a
check of the funds of the bank showed
missing, $62, ,S28.21, has been recovered.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
TO Control Railway Rate Laws.

Washington, Jan. 17.--All state raif-
way rate laws and regulations will re-
main in full effect under the govern
ment operation, Director General Nc
Adoof told delegation representing
the National Association Of Railway
and Utilities Commissioners
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
efsicers Must Part From Families.

washington, Jan. 17.-In order that
domestic affairs may not distract the
attention Of naval officers from their
more important official duties, Secre-
tary Daniels has forbidden officers es-
tablishing their families in the imme-
diate vicinity Of the ships on which
they are serving.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
Amsterdam Has Report That
Four Shots Were Fired at
Russian Premier.
BOLSREVkI LEADER UNAURT
No Details Given in Dispatch-Rou-
manian Legation, Arrested at Pc
.trograd, Released-kaladine
Said to Be Losing Power.

Amsterdam, Jan. 1.-THE attempt
ed assassination of Premier Lenine Of
Russia was reported in dispatch re-
celved here from Petrograd. The
Wculd-be assassin fired four shots at
the bolsheNikl leader out all went
wide ~ their mark. No other doSailel
were given
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
Steamer Texan is Safe.

New York, Jan. 1.-THE American
Hawaiian line steamship Texan, re-
ported sinking off the coast two days
ago, is safe, the line was notified today
by the navy department.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
sims Chairman of Committee.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Thetus Sims,
chairman of the house committee on
interstate and foreign commerce, was
named by Speaker Clark, chairman of
the special committee on water power
to consider the administration water
power 1llL
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
pIttsburah schooIs closed.

Pittsburgh, Pa, Jan. 1.-THE board
of public Instruction has issued orders.
closing ninn schnNl buildings because
OF the f,lulxsll mlugA
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
Release Roumanian Lenatio,

neieaSe Roumaniant Legation.
Petrograd, Jan. 1.-THE Roumanian
legation, arrested by bolsheviki author
tiles, were released at the order of Pre-
mier Lenipe.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
"BERNSToRFF. !"
ISHSUI DI1Nt4N . OItN Ns
Paul Comfy Under Arrest.

Paris, Jan. 17.-Paul Comfy was ar
rested last night in connection with
the governments investigation of the
activities of former Premier Caillaux
at luncheon given to Signor Caval-
linie, an Italian. IS
The chamber of deputies sustained the
governments action in the Caillaux
case by a majority Of 274 out of the
484 members present.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14
. Real Hl0nn e
REAL ESTATE

on top Of Beautiful Irving Place.
overlooking city and the river, will
be sold by owner at price much
lower than the same property could
be built for today. This is one Of
the finest bungalows in the city To-
Gated on a high lot, 100xl40 feet
Ten rooms, including sun room,
breakfast room, nursery. etc All
line oak floors, oak and ivory wood
work, beautifully decorated, tiled
bath and built-in fixtures. Big
sleeping porch gassed-in wi h
french, windows on three sides,
good basement with furnace, garage
ana line servants quarters. This
mouse was huilt for a home has
double floors with heavy building
paper between, double walls, also
protected with heavy. building paper.
Dozens OF minor conveniences sell
dom found in houses offered for
sale. Price must be all cash or
nearly so. owner will take $1,000
for this house, built less than one
year ago, House must be inspected
to learn real worth. WIN also CON
slider renting same completely furA
nished for the three summer months
to reliable parties.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14
DO You Need Money!
TO HELP FINANCE YOUR
d AL? IF YOU u LACK
ENOUGH TO PAY CASH
WE HAVE SOME MONEY
WHICH WE CAN LEN
YOU IF YOU BUY OF US.

w I1lSH w II VAN IL Ia IN ~
YOU IF YOU BUY OF US.
In East Highland in restrict
ed district, new Broom cot
tage, modern, including sew
er, k finish and floors;
$4,000. Easy terms.
South Boston, 14th block, Z
rooms; $3.50, Terms.
North Elwood, 5 rooms,
modern, $4,000. y
Vacant lot, South Boulder,
best block, $4,000.
New district east side, 5
rooms, modern, $3.50; $3.50
down.
South Boulder, 7 rooms,
sleeping porch; strictly mod
ern; $500.
Morningside, 7 rooms, mod
ern, $500.
South Denver, 6 rooms,
S4,750; duplex; 81, 500 down.
South Baltimore, 18th
b loc k, 5 rooms, garage
$3.50.
South Side 18th block, s
rooms, east front; $4,750;
terms.
North Main, 5 rooms, brick,
Sd, ,750; $1,500 down.
Park Hill, new 7 rooms, all
built-in features, garage
wonderful buy at $6,250;
500 down.
Vacant Park Hill, east
front, 50x140 feet; 81, ,050.
South Baltimore, 14th
block, 9 rooms; $4,000.
East Fifth, 5 rooms modern,
$500; $1,000 down.
We are we'll equipped to
take care of VOur wants.
Three autos at your service.
If you don't see what you
want in the above phone us;
we have many others.
e. N. Riley & CO.
321 Robinson Building
I Phone 1881
q
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

U,'',M PLEX-Two bathroo,.s,
men,. '9[ W S75, $4,000 81, 900 drwn 'gaiS Dav,
lpAo-s ssg, ss9 per month. B. r. Leeetaft
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

n, %. EbAN ADDITION - Toco,o5 =.
op. road, and car line, ons'bNIt IA o,I
"a A's tracts, street now bejnr rrndod
49, lot suburban home, rsasoSabio
Hsg' p P + Houston, 5i4 Robinson
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

|COTTA TTAGE-New, fiye.room cottage, beau
tiiu lot oak floors, white enamel thru
\ out. mantel, $4,000, $500 down, balance
! $50 per month. b. b. Leeerah Phone
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

trTr.Lr NJ, aENTH, e, 13o-New fIve-roo1m,,
.fn.sb ", hArdSood floors, old iSofy
large b,,.gs b.''sutss and decorations tho best.
ems r NJ Darneii pbops bU 7Sso Sn good
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

HOME-Wanted to buy modern home not
less than 5rooms, $500 down. Phone
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

Ok SALE-..By~ am leaving town
eSnd am offering my five room bunraloy
81 333 South Wheeling at bargain.
MS place WAS built by owner and Is as
Substantial and cc1y a place as vou ,.IIi
Una any place in The city This house
can not be duplicated for S4,50O. VIII
.e4i for $4,000 with good terms viii
ssaIy sIs show a. any time. g. r BrofSs.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

tb-,,,,l =, ~ I."oln' MODERN, hard wood floors
ii,I'gHhout; In, gs combination turnace. corner
ha-s ana'V, LOO cash will handle
"rn bungalows we can sell On 'vo,n yor,. nlou.
,us We can give very ubsr,l Sis
r,l.., r1n. On any Of these for spot cash
p.-e D. d. simmons & Co. room 10
''l Hnm B.dg Phone 346l wa"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

ssII ,SE ,r pRAfTED--Lesvinr 25th must
we'll ,or 'hree-room houses, lot SoxIGo'
5000 ,,., , o2th quick for $1,000, terms
rt"a'd Barrett. 2o4 BIiss RIdn none 90
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

RESIDENCE- to buy residence,
VIII pay $500 cash, balance terms.
Phone q57.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

CUSTOMERS daily wanting to buy desir-
able homes. We make Inspections
promptly devote our time and mon
ey for quick deals. LAST what you have
with Moorehead Loan q Investment Co,
pbone 55Jg
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

REsIDEYCE-wanted to buy for cash Gus
tanner, sir to eight room residence in
the north or south part of the city. Must
be modern, wel.buit and good location.
viii pay $4,000 to $500. Phone 1879,
Rlnir Rrothers 52b Unity Bldg.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

STX or SEVEN ROOM modern house in
good location. Havo 81, 500 equity in
nine room home, Dallas, Texas, TO eN.
change for like equity here. Postoof
flee Box III.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

eoor,' oIDt~.For sale, larre seven-
lson mouse, full.size lot: closs,, tonr
n.,t,aaIIs rooms with closets; nice batb
gs,'et and grate rss. water, eJectric
r., rs Wen; eistern: cellar; earaps Two
4 s.,, natural shade. Phone 7II9
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

HOUSE-Wanted to buy, SIX or seven.
room house. close in, south side pre-
ferred cash Phone 1874
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14
WANTED-REAL ESTATE

In the last three years lumber
has advanced more than 100 per
cent, hardware more than 200 per per
cent farm products more than SOo
per cent, while land itself only about
20 per cent. Get the point? Let
your noodle" run wild for land for
the next big advance sure TO come
within ninety days.
have few good farms for sale,
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14
ESTATE FOR RENT

OFFICES AND DESK ROOM Ts
;757i wv pLnG Two office rooms for
rspt ll4H Fast Third street uaWund nomS
&. L. Holland, SOsS' room iio''1"u
pldg ----------------
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1918-05-14

SOUTH SlDE-For sale good east ron
lot, olosein. this will grow into mo"''
sure Harry jenkins, Phone s"Oo, -----.
XACANT LNT--F For sale az bargain NY
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1918-03-19

STATE COLLEGE. Peun.. March
is.--To prevent an annual loss esti-
mated at lS%.6sS.ooo bushels OF
wheat. oats. barley and rye. aud tire
mendous losses" In other staple crops.
specialists on agriculture have organ.
iaed q war emergency board Of Amer
ican plant patholoEists. This board
has inaugurated q nation wide cam.
paien 70 increase food production
thru control OF destructive plant die.
eases during the coming growing sea.
con.
Because the consumer pays for sv.
cry rotted and scabby potato and ev-
cry smuttsd grain OF wheat OF oats
the farmer grows, without having
them % food. hundreds OF trained
workers intend to carry the campaign
into oil the states. Teachers. re-
search workers and students are BE-
Ing enlisted In the service. which will
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1918-03-19
klamath (:::i, News


A patriotic rally and a big Rev
Cross entertainment will be held Al
/ Henley Gu Friday evening. April l:
A beautiful silk quilt donated by Mrs
II. 5, Newton will be ratrlcd.
On Friday evening. March 2lst.
mce, ,inr OF the High School Teache :.
Parents Association will be held at
the school house. All those who are
interested in the progress and up
building Of the high school are urged
10 be present.
To organize a Red Cross Auxiliary
at Henley. a meeting was held on Fri
day afternoon. and the first steps to-
ward an organization effected. An.
other meeting will be held Thursday.
at which a representation Of the
Klamath Falls chapter will be- pres
ent to aid In getting the work under
way. An invitation Is extended to all
those who are willing to give their
services.
David McComb. who has recently
become land owner In the Henley
district. has been busy moving his
house to his portion OF the rancn pur.
chased by Snow & McComb.
Six OF the nine students from
klamath County which were given
in the Rainbow regi.
ment of Oregon for selling $50 worth
OF the Thrift and War Saving Stamps.
we're from the Henley high school.
Andrew Folsom. Leonard Lewis
and Walter Stewart have dropped out
OF high school to assist with the
spring farming.
Great interest Is being shown In
the Junior Red Cross work. Several
infants layettes are all but com.
pletei. end others are well under way.
as wei. as comfort bags and other ar.
ticles. Many are also engaged In
knitting. making scrap books. gun
wipes. etc. and some OF the boys are
collecting all kinds Of old junk aud
salvage.
AT recent meeting OF the Henley
Teachers Association. the =" u
Of SIS. received from the sale Of the
q':'il made by the ladies. was vote1
turned over to the Red Cross chapter.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1918-03-19
'''EASSI SIsss Iss fA!ass4 81 Ass4.,ls
Tolls Hew 70 Get Quick Relief
isSa HSo1.C .Cosis. NS SDlsad6i

in cne minute your clogged nos.
trils will open. the air passages Of
youi head will clear and you eau
breathe freely. No more hawking,
snuinng. blowing. hearache. dryness
No struggling for breath at night:
your cold or catarrh will bs gone.
Oct . small bottle Of Ely's Cream
BALM from your druggist now. Apply
. uttjs Of this fragrant. antissptic.
healing cream IN your uostrils. It
peaetratss through every air passage
ef The head. soothes the indansd or
swollen mucous membrane and relief
comes instantly.
III Just lns. poat stay stu6e1-up
wlth . eold o9 nasty eatsssh-gelSes
Denes - Gujekly.--A1v.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1918-03-19
MANY AUSTRALIANS WE'D
FAIR BRlTlsR GIRLS

SYDNEY. New South Wales. March
ls.-The agent general Of the New
South Wales government In London
has telegraphed 10 the premier that
Australians are marrying English and
Scottish girls at the rate OF 500
monthly. He expects that the rate
OF marriages will continue or increase.
and requests that the government
grant free passages to these wives
when they are ready to 60 to Austria.
liza with their husbands. The govern
ment will do this.
II is said that the Australian sol.
diers are peculiarly susceptible 70 the
Scotch girls.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1918-03-19
Why We Are AT
War With Germany
ny EPnRAM DOUGLASS ADAMS
Exerstivs HsaA Hisoy Dspastmsst,
Stamford Juaior Uavssssy

Il is commonly said that this war d
one In which America vas forced 70
take part In order TO make the world
safe for democracy" What doss the
phrase mean!
The theories aud acts OF the Ger.
man military autocraey ds6nitsly
deny the right Of the people OF q
state 70 rule themselves. The Ger.
man psopae. In spite Of forms Of gov.
ernmsnt that make Q pestsnss Of pop.
ular control. have no such actual con:
troll over their governors - exists In
dsmoeratically Organised nations. In
those nations the govesnors eaa - -.
ssovsd BY . vote Of the people In Q
general election: IL Germany the pso.
pie have not this power.
The aristocrscy Of Germany un-
dsrstand this difference. and are
afraid Of the spread Of democracy In
Germany. The whole. much.admiged
efficiency" Of Germany 10 primarily
due to desperate and constant effort
BY Gsrmany's rulers 70 divert the Ger.
man people from thoughts Of self.
government. BY Offering them mater.
ial prosperity. And the rulers have
succeeded. One Of the causes Of this
war was the necessity. By still further
glorious acquisitions Of territory"
10 hush the murmurings OF political
discomfort In Germany. Victory IN
war. every 20 often. 70 . necessity OF
the German system. 1T 10 for social
% much - for national and political
reasons that We must az our minds
incsssantly upon war" Success 10
necessary to gain inAusncs over the
masses" wrote Bsrnhardi: and Gen.
srai Won Bissing. just before his
death. wrote Q Political Testament" I"
since largely circulated In Germany.
In which he argued for the retention
Of Belgium. becasss. ualsss Il wess
ANNEXED. the prsstios q ths nilitasy
autoeracy would resolve Satal blow.
Are ws-ars the allies-then Asht.
Ing TO impoas upon Germany . dif.
fsrsnt system; 10 that The meaning OF
making the world cafe for demoo-
racyf" n
Elihu Root says that American
democratic ideals include liberty
not for themselves alone. but tor oil
who ere oppressed" Lloyd George
asserts that u oil eountPjes had been
dsmoerstieally orgaaisel. this vsr
Gmeo $1,000 - Gu =, g.