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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
AMERICA MAKES NEW
Z STATEMENT OF WAR AIMS
Fourteen Conditions Declared for
World Peace

WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-With a
new statement of war aims approving
the recent declaration of the British
Premier Lloyd George President VIII
son today presented to Congress and
the world specific declaration of the
terms on which it would be possible
to peace with German and the Central
Powers.
/. Open covenant of peace without
private international understanding
2. Absolute freedom of the seas
in peace or war except as they may
be closed by international action.
8. Removal of all economic values
and establishment of equality of
trade conditions among nations con-
senting to peace and associating
themselves for it's maintenance.
A. Guarantees for the reduction of
national armament to the lowest
point consistent with domestic safety.
5. Impartial adjustment of all
colonial claims based upon the prin-
ciple that tn epeoples concerned have
equal weight with the interests of the
government.
6. Evacuation of all Russian ter
ritory and opportunity for Russian
political development.
z. Evacuation of Belgium without
any attempt to limit her sovereignty.
s. All French territory to be free
and restored and reparation for the
taking of Alsace-Lorraine.
9. REIMBURSEMENT of Italy's frontier
along clearly recognizable lines of
nationality.
10. Freest opportunity for eco
nomic development of the peoples of
Austro Hungary.
II. Evacuation Of Roumania,
Serbia and Montenegro with access
to the seas for Serbia and interna-
tional guarantee of economic and
political independence and territorial
integrity of the Balkan states.
IL. Secure sovereignty for Tur-
keys portion Of the Ottoman Empire,
but with ether nationalities under
Turkey rule assured security of life
and opportunity for economic develop
ment with the Dardanelles permanent
ly opened to all nations.
10. Establishment of an independ-
ent Polish state including territory
inhabited indisputably by Polish
populations with free access to the
sea and political and economic indie
pendence and territorial integrity
guaranteed by international covenant
Ia. General association of nations
under specie covenants for mutual
guarantees of political independence
and territorial integrity to large and
small states alike.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
FIFTY MILLION TONS COAL
SHORTAGE DUE TO
INADEQUATE CAR
SUPPLY

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Jan. TO-
That in excess Of fifty million addi-
tional tons of coal would have been
produced during 1917 by union miners
in the United States is the statement
made today by John l.. Lewis, vice.
president of the United Mine Workers
of America.
Mr.. Lewis was formerly statistican
of the miners union, and at the time
Of his elevation in October to the vice.
presidency a sa result of vacancy
created by the resignation Of John p.
White to becomeSpassociated with the
Federal Fuel Administration, had in
progress a nationwide investigation
into car shortage affecting union
territories
The QUESTIONABLE sent out by Lewis
sought information of all idle days due
to car shortage from the 2,700 local
unions comprising the international
body from December /, 1916, to Nov
ember /, 1917.
The life Of the coal industry having
been lean one prior to the winter Of
1916, the miners local unions have not
universally adopted as yet record
keeping system that afforded accurate
information. But by comparing their
local records with those Of hte coal
company offices at the mines more
Al. l. l.
Some Comparative Results
OHIO--Out of membership Of 49,
553 embraced in $50 local unions, So
locals reported, with 6,593 members,
loss of time due to car shortage the
equivalent Of 1,521 ,588 tons.
ILLINOIS Of membership of
87,189 embraced in BOT local unions,
38 locals, with 12,137 members, re-
ported loss Of time due to car shortage
the equivalent of 2,314,273 tons.
PENNSYLVANIA (bituminous) -
Out Of membership of 1882, en-
braced in 422 local unions, A locals,
with membership Of 8,762, reported
loss Of time due to car shortages the
equivalent of 1928 SOB tons.
INDIANA-Out of a membership
of 24,649, embraced in 202 local unions
20, locals, with membership of 1927,
reported loss of time due to car short
ages the equivalent of 1,123,315 tons.
"The above results in the central
competitive field illustrates the ex-
tent of idleness the miners have suf-
fered throughout the country due to
car shortages, and places the blame
for the pres ent-day coal famine"
squarely upon she railroads, accord
ing to Mr.. Lewis
Per Capita Loss.
By figuring the basic averages for
all union coal fields for reported loss
of production due to car shortages it
is estimated that the per capita pro-
ducing power of the 100000 union
miners was reduced approximately 1927
tons per man employed, aggregating
a total loss of 36,760,715 tons.
Only 25 per cent Of the member
ship reported, of which fully per
cent could not secure accurate informa-
ton to make answer to the question
naire.
Fifty Million Tons Loss
If all the local unions reporting
whose membership had suffered idle
ness due to car shortages had main
tanned records. Mr.. Lewis believes
that the total loss for the union fields
alone would have exceeded fifty mil
lion tons.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

AMSTERDAM, Jan German
newspapers containing comment on
Premier Lloyd Georges war aims
speech of Saturday reached Amster-
dam today. The Vossische Zeitung
of Berlin says.
This, the first tangible British
peace offer, is fresh indication Of
our strength and proof Of England's
weakness. Peace conditions at the ex-
penses of our allies are unacceptable
to US; likewise, peace terms offering
the return of our Colonies in ex-
change for reinforemento Of the
British position in Asia.
Lloyd George has meade it clear
to our allies the German armies are
fighting in the West at least as much
for them as for Germany"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

JACKSONVILLE, H., Jan. o.
Miss Helen Branstitter, aged 20, an
attendant at the state hospital for in
sane here, was killed early today by
two patients, Marian Menla, Of
Springfield, and Stella Coppa, Of
Chicago.
The patients overpowered Miss
Branstitter and choled her to death.
Then took her key, unlocked the doors
and escaped.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
SUPREME COURT DECLARES
DRAFT CONSTITUTIONAL
Gives Congress Power to Compel Citi-
Gems to Render Military Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE selec-
tive service act was today upheld as
constitutional by the Supreme Court.
The government contention that
power be given to Congress to
declare war includes power to COM
pei citizens to render military service
both at home and abroad were sus-
tanned by the court.
Chief Justice White, who delivered
the usual opinion in brief statement
declared that after considering the
various contentious the conclusion had
been reached that most Of them were
rather than real.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
FREIGHT RATES WILL
GO UP IN TARIFF CHANGE

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9.-General
readjustment of the country's compli
Gated railroad rate system to fit the
non-competitive situation will be one
of the early outlooks of government
operation of railroads it was officially
indicated today. Many readjustments
considered inevitable will involve ma
terial increases in rates.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

LONDON, Jan. 6.-An official
statement issued at Berlin Saturday
and forwarded by the Zurich cores
pondent Of the Exchange Telegraph
Company says:
Another crown council was held
today at Berlin, which Field Marshal
Won Hindenburg and General Won
Ludendorff attended After the meet
ing this official statement was issued:
I'm consequence of the request Of
the Russian Government to transfer
the seat of negotiations from Brest-
Litovsk to Stockholm, the Central
Powers have temporarily suspended
the negotiations with Russia"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION

Divine services will be conducted in
the Presbyterian church, Sunday
morning, January 10 at IL a. m.
Subject, Jerusalem the Impenitent"
The pastor will preach.
The Sunday school and church
raised Sunday morning, January 6,
s51.00 for the Armenian food, which
means nearly 81 per member.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
ARABS AND JEWS WANT
HOME RULE IN TURKEY

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Recognition
Of the Arbians an dHebrews of the
Turkish Empire as Independent ma
tionalities by the United States is
sought in resolutions sent to the State
Department yesterday on behalf of a
meeting Of members of the Arbian
and Hebrew colonies of Ottoman sub
jects here.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

WASHINGTON, Jan. THE rail-
roads served notice on Congress to-
day that interminable legal battles
will result if their railroad control
bill calls for Government ownership.
The railroads may go to court in
any event unless Congress amends the
Administration bill so that it will
provide compensation for the use of
the lines on the basis of average earn
ings for 1916 and 1917.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
U. B. CHURCH MEETING

A revival meeting is now in pro-
gress at the U. B. Church. Much in
terest is being shown which tends to
bespeak revival Belington can
well afford more of the cold time
religion"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

GRAFTON, Jan. 8.-Henry Mugler,
aged IS years, met death today in the
local railroad yeards. For many years
Mr.. Mugler was foreman of force of
painters Of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail
road Company and while engaged in
overseeing some work in the yards
here, he met his fate
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

MT. HOPE, w. Va, Jan. 81. W
Sutherland, druggist, and Ollie
Strigles, his brother-in-law, are dead
here as result of quarrel last night
Sutherland, it is stated, shot Strigles,
who, MORALLY wounded, instantly kill
ed Sutherland.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
EXPENSES OF WEST VIRGINIA

The audit Of the finances of the
state just off the press shows our total
per Capita Expenditures for 1917 to
be $2.8S; 1916 was $3.06, and 1915
was $2.75.
The principal changes in the per
capita expenditures for year 1917 as
compared with year 1915 are 10 cents
per capita increase for Education and
8 cents per capita increase for Hos
pitfalls.
Education takes $1.23 of this a.
mount for 1917, as against SLAB for
1916.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 8-Chairman
Padgett, of the House Naval Com
mittee, who came here to make several
addresses, said today that within a
year the United States would have a
submarine feet as good as that Of
Germany or better.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

Sine the defeat of the governments
CONSUMPTION bill in Australia it has
been reported that Premier Hughes
probably would resign. On the defeat
of the CONSUMPTION bill in November,
1916, Premier Hughes rendered the
resignation of his cabinet. A new
cabinet however was formed with
Hughes as premier. Last fall he
again brought up a CONSUMPTION bill
and in the election shortly before
Christmas CONSUMPTION was defeated
by majority greater than in 1916.
The majority against CONSUMPTION was
nearly 100000 Australian soldiers
giving a majority against the bid also,
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

LONDON, Jan. 8.-The Australian
cabinet has resigned according to
Reuters dispatch from Melbourne.
Frank d. Tudors labor leader, has
been summoned to form a new min
istry.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.--The re.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6.-The reso-
luton submitting the question Of the
right Of suffrage for women to the
several States in the form of Con-
stitutional amendment will come up
for a vote in the House of Repre-
sentatives next Thursday.
A careful poll Of both Houses of
Congress by the New York American
shows the suffrage resolution has not
enough declared votes in either body
to assure victory. The following is
summary of the poll:
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

Speaking of old fashioned winters,
this one goes away back to the ice
age Wheeling Register.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

County Supt. E. A. Hunt is bust
ness visitor here today.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10

J. B. Moore, Of Mt View Farm, was
in town today shopping.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
Advertised Letters

Belington, W. Va. Jan. Mrs.
Durham, Mr.. F. NJ. farrell, Mrs.
Nettie Taylor.
r r ROHRROJJGH p M.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1918-01-10
Fifty Million Tons Loss

If all the local unions reporting
whose membership had suffered idle
ness due to car shortages had main
tanned records. Mr.. Lewis believes
that the total loss for the union fields
alone would have exceeded fifty mil
lion tons.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
LOCAL AND
PERSONAL

E. A. +. Laage is at Brooten
this week, helping his son, An
thony, on the farm.
A ten pound boy came to glad
den the home of MIR. and Mrs.
H. A. Wolf east of town, last
week.
r. S. Rasmussen is now the
owner of a brand new Chevrolet,
having purchased same from A,
Henriksen.
Gust Lindstrom, four miles
south of town, purchased Ford
car from the Askov Hardware
Co., Tuesday.
Erode kilstofte who is now
stationed at Minneapolis, was
home for a short visit with his
folks, Sunday.
A. f. Carlson of Bruno, was in
Askov yesterday to get auction
bills for his sale which he will
have next Wednesday, May %.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Duus from
Alberta, Canada. are visiting
here at the ID Hansen, H. c. 10
hansen and r. S. Rasmussen
homes.
N. c. Laursen who has beer
stationed at Camp Funstun
Hans, has secured a furlough anc
came home Sunday to help hi,
parents on their farm southeast
of town.
J. J. Barritt is i'll and con
fined to his home with Bright.
disease. He does not appear tt
be severely sick but nevertheless.
is weak and it will be some time
before he will be able to return
to his farm duties.
p. P. Kilstofte who was bus,
assisting in putting the churcl
basement in shape for the con
vention, was taken i'll last Fri
day and was obliged to remain
at home. He has been confine,
to his home since but appears t,
be better at this writing. It i
a case of bad cold.
| Peter johnson and family iron
the state of Colorado, visite'
here about week at the J. r
Sorensen and c. p. Nielsen homes
they being former neighbors il
4 Nebraska. The Johnsens lief
yesterday for st. Cloud wher
they will visit a short time be
fore returning to Colorado.
4 The Martin Sorensen famil,
motored over to Frederic, Wis
Saturday evening, where thei
son, Folmer, was examined a
the Frederic hospital, he bein,
subject to nervousness and ey
troubles. They spent Sunday vi
sitting relatives at West Den
mark and returned home tn
same evening.
! J. S. Mailing and son, Soren
of West Denmark, Wis, cam'
here yesterday for a few days vi
sit at the home of the former
son, Ernst Mailing. They cam,
| to Askov from Tyler where the,
had also visited relatives a shor
time. Soren Mailing is drafted
| 4 n L
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

Among them are some heavy two
year old colts. Will also sell har-
ness. wagons and other smaller
useful articles. Sale will be at
Askov. Saturday. May 10. COM
mencing at ! o'clock.
Terms: All sums under so,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
Want Column

s~----~-
For Sale-Two fresh milch |
cows.-J. p. Madsen, Askov.
36-1t.
Cabbage and Tomato Plants
for sale at Askov Nursery.
Soft.
For Sale-A disc and corn |
planter. r.. S. Rasmussen.
36-tf.
Select Green Mountain seed
potatoes for sale, by Fred John
sen, Askov. 36-lt.
For Sale-~A 14-barrel capacity
water tank. plank. Mattson &
Andersen. Askov. 36-lt.
st-Left hand leather work
inc glove. Finder please leave
same at American office.
N36-lt.
For delight driving team;
also my livery and dray business
including barn. T. N. Thomson.
Askov. Soft.
For Sale My shoe repair bust
ness, including shop and tools.
Good place for the right man.
A. Jorgensen. Askov. 36-tf.
Pasture Will take in cows
and young stock for pasture on
my farm this summer. IN. p. Jo-
hansen, Askov. 35-2t.
Found A pair of leather
gloves. Owner can have same by
calling at American office, prov
ing property and paying for this
notice. 36-lt.
For Sale grey s yr. old
1880 lb. mare $4,000; ! riding
cultivator with 6 spring trip
shovels and disc attachment, al
most new.--N. "A. Williams, Bru-
no, MINI. 35-3t.
Equity will shin a carload of
mixed live stock Tuesday. May
Il. Room for more. Notify
board of directors Chr. Larsen.
A. Jensen. Jeppe Sorensen, Fred
Hansen. Geo. c. H. Jensen or
P. p. Kilstofte. shipper. 36-1t.
For Sale pure bred Duroc
Jersey sows to farrow soon, bred
to a registered sire. From $40
to $50 apiece. Frank c. Maxey,
6 miles north and 2 miles east of
Askov, 3 miles west of Bruno.
35-2t.*
For Sale-A good Ford light
delivery car. Good tires and in
first class shape all around, A
fine car on a farm; has been used
two years. A bargain if taken at
once for cash. Enquire at the
Askov American office. 35-tf.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR THE WEEK

This column is for free use by
churches. schools. societies, lodges.
etc.. for the purpose Of announcing
meetings where no admission Is Il
be charged. such meetings AS are
held for social or educational ptir-
poses and not for tho purpose 81
earning money.
Paa Scndag, Pinsedag, Guds.
tjeneste OF Konfirmation Kir.
ken Klokken 10A.
Kr. Andersen.
Folkesamfundsmede hos Chr.
Hansen (HoteD paa Torsdag At
ten den % Maj. ALE Velkom-
men.
Askov Red Cross meets for
sewing with Mrs. Rev. Andersen
Tuesday afternoon.
The /. Willing Workers Red
Cross will meet with Mrs. A.
Madsen Thursday afternoon. May
%. Everybody welcome.
Scout meeting Saturday at 8
D. m. in the school house.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

cash. On sums At so and over.
time will Be given until Nov. i.
1918, on bankable papers bearing
8 per cent interest.
0lav Jensen, OWNER.
A. J. HILL aalctioneer.
First State Hank A1k6v eloRl
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

Miss Laura Juhl is now en-
ployed in the Great Northern de-
pot at Virginia.
A baby boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Christensen,
south of town, Sunday.
Jens Poulsen was i'll and con-
fined at the home Of his son,
Lawrence, few days last week,
but is now about again.
Svend Petersen and family
made trip to Minneapolis Fri
day, bringing home a new Ford
car for the Askov Hardware Co.,
Monday.
F. E. Cook, superintendent Of
The Bruno High School, was in
Askov Monday making arrange
ments to show their home talent
play, Maids and Matrons' in AS
kov. It was decided to put it
on here Friday, but later, ow-
ing to the sickness of one Of the
girls taking part it has been
postponed indefinitely.
The meeting conducted by w.
J. Corwin, manager Of the Pine
County Farm Bureau. in Askov
town hall Friday evening was a
very instructive one. 1t was not
as largely attended as had been
anticipated but those who were
there received some valuable in
formation regarding potatoes.
Mr.. Corwin is strong on urging
a seed plot each year, thereby in
creasing the yield.
Heavy Farm Mares and Horses
at Public Sale
| will have a big public auc-
A = - 49,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

l will have a big public auc-
ton of farm mares and horses.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

Heavy Farm Mares and Horses
at Public Sale
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1918-05-16

Scout meeting Saturday at s
}. m. in the school house.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
ALMANAC
NEW ORLEANS RESULTS

o,dr and nn ss
ARobinson,, Is TO & even n. and : to e. nrst:
l:ls: Hringihu5,s,. berlin. Favor, Basilius.
Russell and the Mssaucradcr also ran.
Observation-Disclosures. Io7 twalls>. . to |, 2
TO ]. ito and TO l. second: Curlicue, il2
1 o. to In; to l. nndo even ,hion
Girl and Teiicfdad also ran.
Third race-mlle. three-year- ods-Pro-
d due, 81 '%sa,ts'i TO s s$sn and 70
!. and to s. second Poiroma, los Cfrieep.
Il 60 i. even and TO :. third. Time :3S.
Pleasureviie. Turco, Iiondo. Buford also
ran.
three year oils and M. -mila-Dtck Williams
hrs: nary sTh Shaw, e los toSsr aSa 70 =
to !. and to g.. second. Cheer Leader. III
b 1, sav A Ro,Ss ,,s Wh.!g5
Fifth race--,niIc and seventy ynrds-Ie<-
!, ann Into j; nrst: Brother. Jonathan. los
AmsiramsteT Ito tRicct. : to H. to SAND and
TO 8. third. Time. ~! 80. Traction.
Madame Hermann. Grumpy, the Duke also
Sl1th---mlle and a ouartcr-Renn Tot a.:
1T2hnnhSonai TO 10 End to 8 nrst;
W "a e.. second; LeaS GGehrsn: s. %
Time. .s:c7. Pinch. Stir Ur Buzz Around,
Muck Rose Miiifula also ran.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1918-01-02
HAVANA RESULTS

FIRST raee-nse and one half furlonss--
1,tee !. nrst Dr. Wicket. no tWInsaei :
million, Twin Six. King Of The seurl.ts also
:, Second race--hve and one-h af furlon-s-
Pretty Baby. al tLunsfordl TO y e 10 !,
and to D. FIRST: Deckhand. los tliowapd5
Je 70 H. eyf Rn,, and to :: second; Little Won.
nhd1ew T DDa;y 10 I'm
SaIs, l. and Almaditc also ran 80
,osI hifa rhcs-six furiongs-Oakwood Boy
.n as'' os %os ssson Us sc sIsts
i.i 10 s-sa e 2sIfro and TO ,hird. Time.
Fourth Tace.siX> furionss-Eastern Prln-
e 20 D. n nrst: ,F1pton. ~ tnoward>, : TO
Time. lis - I.ant4na. a pisntS n' M shrd
1u ta.s lschE aoihbis also ran.
raSeNew Year hshdicnp mile and
horne = % 20 l5 and out nIh,: Prince Phliis;
70 oven 5; a sSa or.nulT lIa 1urpays:
Miss Fannie also issf '9s'' ch'e' brown
sixth racc..hye yAna nne-halt furionEs-
SsP' as r- !e saa4 ssTsri loo ,sni,h;
!: to l; and out second: Money. los ifl.e,
Il Y, Is Ratcrty: Encore ais, ran. "e
=, nrs,: Battle Abbey. ,oa COLLINS. = to -
to ), and J to ;, seoond: zodiac lis
Tne r Sxse G sna TO th;a
Cainer also ran. $500 800