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The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03

Arlington Information has reached
A. p. Runner, OF ta.s cit,, Of the death
of Ray Runner. n nephew. who was
kelled by a fall from an airplane in
France. where he was serving In the
aviation corps. The unfortunate
young man had visited relatives here
and in this vicinity and had quite an
extensive acquaintance In this part
OF South Dakota. he had numerous
thrilling fights with German aviatcrs
and many narrow escapes from death
prior to the final flight which resulted
in his death.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
homestake Dividend.

Lead.-Advices have reached here
80 the effect that the directors of the
Homestake Mining company have de-
clared a regular December dividend
of IS cents. 1t is thought a custo-
mary extra dividend Of 81 per share
win be passed this year. The mine
operated by the company in this city
is one Of the leading gold producers
of The world.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Commissions for Dakotans.

Washington.-South Dakotans is
sued commissions in the officers re
serve corps. just announced by the
wal department. included the follow
ing: First li~eutenants, medical corps.
p. p Pinard, of Wagner: first lieu
tenants, dental section medical corps,
Perry L. Schoield of Huron, p. M.
Rensvold of Madison and A. III. Law.
renee of Canton; second lieutenants,
veterinary corps, p. T.. Johnson,
Pierre, and w. F. Joseph. Iroquois.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Goes Into the Service.

Woonsocket.-In order to take ac-
tive part in the strafing of the Hun.
n. Il. Stevens of this city has dis
posed of his garage business to Har.
old Kappel, who has been in his en-
Dloy. and Leo Hise, both of this city.
stevens is an experienced and capa-
Bile engine man, and will test his for.
time in the aviation corps.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Insane Over War.

Rapid City.-Brooding over the
Rapid City.-Brooding over the
man of this city, to lose his mind. He
now spends much Of his time Offering
prayers for peace. He had enlisted
in the army, and shortly afterward
entered a drug store and asked for a
small pocket testament. This ne re-
fused to return or pay for, and upon
an investigation being made it was
discovered that he had lost his mind.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Are Now Safe in France.

Mitchell.-A cablegram was received
here telling of the safe arrival in
France of what was formerly F com
pany, First South Dakota infantry,
composed of Mitchell men. and the
One Hundred and Sixteenth supply
train. The message said that the men
were in good spirits and that they
lad arrived before Christmas.
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CAPTURED in France,

Madison.-Rev. C. McKibbon, pastor
of n of the local churches, has been
advised that one of his neghews, Lieut..
Fred Higgerty, of Winnipeg, Manitoba,
has been missing since Nov. 80, from
the western front in France, and is be-
lieved to have been killed or captured
by the Germans. Lieut.. Higgerty was
serving with the Canadian forces.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
PARISH PRIEST
USED AS SHIELD
Brand Whitlock Tells of CoWardIy
Act of Commander of Ger
man Detachment.
HUGH GIBSON ADDS EVIDENCE
Tells Of Priests Compelled to Walk Be-
fore "Huns" TO Form Screen
Cardinal Mercier's Statement
az to Taking of Hostages.

That the Germans in Belgium
made use Of WomeR, children, and
priests as screens TO protect the tn
Uaders from Belgian troops is shown
By the following testimony gathered
by the committee on public iafor-
nation:
Minister Whitlock, in his report of
September II, 1917, TO the secretary of
states, gives an instance Of the Ger
man practice of seeking protection.
'The Germans attacked Hougaerde
on the 18th August the Belgian troops
were holding the Gette bridge in the
village. The Germans forced the par
ish priest of Autgaerden 10 walk in
front of them as q shield. AS they
neared the barricade the Belgian SOL
diers fired and the priest was killed.
After the retreat Of the Belgians the
Germans shot four men, burned 30
houses, and looted 100"
Hugh Gibson, in "a Journal From
Our Legation in Belgium" page 155.
gives dnOlneT
1--WE old priests have staggered in
TO the - legation more dead than
nlive after having been compelled to
walk ahead of the German troops for
miles as a sort of protecting screen.
One OF them Is Ill, and IT is said thai
he may die as a result Of what he has
gone through"
Statement Of Cardinal Mercier.
"At the time of the invasion Bel
gian civilians, in 20 places, were made
to take part in operations of war
against their own country. At Ter
monde. Lebbeke, Dinant and elsewhere
In many places, peaeeable citizens.
and children were forced TO
march in front of German regiments
or to make a screen before them.
"The system Of hostages was carried
out with a fierce cruelty. The procla-
nation Of August 4th, quoted above,
declared, without circumlOcution /:
Hostages will be freely taken
IAN official proclamation. posted at
Llege. In the early days of August, ran
thus: Every aggression committed
against the German troops by any per-
sons other than soldiers in uniform
not only exposes the guilty person to
be INN ediately shot, but will also en-
tail the severest reprisais against all
the inhabitants, and especially. against
those natives Of Liege who have been
detained as hostages in the citadel OF
Liege by the commandment Of the Ger
man troops
These hostages are M~onsignor Rut-
ten, bishop Of Liege; II. Kleyer, burgo-
master Of Lieye: the senators, repre-
sentatives. and the permanent deputy
and sheriff Of Liege."
The above quotation Is taken from
"An Appeal to Truth" addressed No
vember "A, 1915, by Cardinal Mercier
and the other bishops of Belgium to
the cardinals, archbishops, and bishops
Of Germany and Austria Hungary.
Some ten or q dozen American cor
respondents, of whom I was one, wit
messed the first German drive through
Belgium. Most of us were so appalled,
and horrified by what we saw as 70 be-
come anti German for life." viii IT.
win In Saturday Evening Post, Octo-
Der g. 1917, page Al.
Robbery Under cuise Of Fines.
The contracting nations. including
Germany. who Higncd the Conventions
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Store at RedfieId Scorched.

Redfeld.-Fire Of an unknown orig.
in, starting in the grocery department
of the Schwartz company. completely
destroyed the grocery stock and seri-
ously damaged the dry goods and 9th.
er departments of the store. Owing
to the heavy wind the fire for some
time menaced the entire city.
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AosnifaI 10 Omen.

MISUNDERSTANDING new city hos
pital, built for contagious diseases,
has been completed and will be opened
for occupancy o The building Is
modern throughout. 1t is constructed
of brick. contains 10 ward rooms and
all the needed accomplishments. tn
construction work costs SIS, 900.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
h Man EnIists.

Centerville.--Prof. Ray. L. Bigelow,
for the past four months principal Of
the Centerville public schools. has ten
dered his resignation and will imme-
diately enter the officers training
camp at Fort Riley. Kan, and fit
himself for a commission in the army.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
New War Savings Direction.

Sioux Falls.-Roger l.. Dennis, a
local banker, has announced his ac-
ceptance of the appointment as war
savings director for South Dakota, to
succeed M. F. Patton. OF Mitchell. who
recently rendered his resignation to
Secretary McAdoo.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Lioht system Costs So.

LestervilIe.--The proposition of Otto
s. Oleson to install an electric light
system here has been accepted by
the town board. The system will cost
about $4,000. and when completed will
make Lesterville n of the best light
ed towns I'm the state.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Banner Township,

Sioux Falls.-Edison township, in
this (Minnehaha county, claims the
banner for Red Cross membership.
The township lacked only n fam.
lily of making il unanimous for the
Red Cross. every other family in the
township having enrolled one or more
members.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
To Prison for Wife p~esertion.

Marion.-Jacob J. Vogt, of this city,
has been taken to the Sioux Falls
~penitentiary, where he will serve a
term OF six months for wife desertion.
following his conviction in the state
circuit court Of this county.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
Hotel Committee Chosen.

Seven of South Dakota's most prom
inent hotel owners and managers
have been appointed members Of the
committee on hotels of the Federal
food administration for South Dakota
by C. N. Herreid. federal food admin
istrator. J. r. Hubbar.. manager of
the Sherman hotel Of Aberdeen. is
chairman Of the committee. The other
members are: J e. Kelley. Water
town; N. f Franklin, Deadwood; w,
s. Dudley. Pierre; j. C. Conway. Mitch
ell: John Longstar. Huron; o. X.
Barrows. Sioux Falls.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03
New Banks in Dakota.

Two new banks have been author
lied by the state banking board. one
bein the Commercial State bank OF
Crow Lake. with a capital Of SIS, 600.
President. r. ]. Harrison; vice presi-
dent. Z. n. Miller: cashier. j. G.. Wood.
For the Guaranty State bank OF Rec
Heights, capital $4,000, President v.
C. Bonesteel: vice president, F. B.
Stiles; cashier, l.. M. Meigs.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1918-01-03

The South Dakota fIolstein-Friesian
association will hold its annual meet
ing in Bookings January / at the city
hall.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
pro,ident 10 orate JuIv a.

Washington, June 25.--President VIII.
son will deliver a Fourth of July ad.
dress at Mount Vernon. Va.
Arrangements have been made for
imposing international ceremonies at
Washington's tomb.
In official and diplomatic quarters
the presidents address Is awaited with
profound interest. as 1t Is believed he
will take occasion to make some impor-
tant announcement concerning the war.
Foreign born citizens have made
elaborate plans for celebrating the
Fourth and at their request the presi-
dent has called upon the nation to Join
with them in observing the day q
never before.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
BUMPER CROP or BABIES.
Births in United States Exceed Deaths
by 1000, 900.

New York. Jane 2s.-Infant mortality
statistics compiled by the New York
milk committee reveal the fact that
there was bumper baby crop thruout
the United States In 1917. Basing its
conclusions on the flgures CLEANED from
1853 Of the largest cities in the country,
the committee estimates that the num-
Der Of births thruout the nation totaled
2.67S,000 and the number Of deaths
1,64s.000, leaving a natural increase in
population of over 100000.
Among the cities of the honor class
Omaha claims first place with a death
rate of only 59.2. and Seattle comes
second with rate Of 59.4. Nashville
Tenn. had the highest rate. 1892. Chi
caEo's rate was 1864.
The five honor roll cities boasting
death rates under so per 1000 are
Berkeley, Cal, with a population Of
40434. 4S.4; Everett. Mass, with a
population Of 33,4S4. ass: Brookline.
Mass. with n population of 37.792, 41.2:
Alameda, CAL. with a population OF
2s.3S3. 4o.7. and Lacrosse Wis, with
a population of 30.417. 42.2
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
SARGENT UNDER ARREST.
Engineer Of Death Train Charged With
MansIauohter

Mansiaughter.
J., Hammond. Ind. June 25.-Alonzo
Sargent, engineer of the train which
caused the disaster to the circus train
near Gary Ind, last Saturday was ar
rested charged with manslaughter,
when, at the inquest today, Sargent,
called as witness. declined to TESTIFY
on advice Of counsel. <
The evidence taken at the inquest
all went to show that the railroad
| plock signals were working properly;
that the fiagman Of the circus train
took the usual and necessary precau-
ttors, even to the extent Of throwing a
lighted fuse into the engine cab
window when his signal was unnoticed
and that the fireman Of the troop
train yelled at Sargent that something
appeared wrong.
In addition. the evidence showed
that there was no slackening Of the
speed OF the troop train prior to. the
crash. and. most startling Of ALL a
statement attributed to Charles ]. Nc
Fadden Of the Chicago law firm Of
Winston, Payne, Strawn & Shaw.
counsel Tor the road, is to the effect
that Sargent had admitted that he was
asleep just prior to and at the time the
crash occurred.
In the meantime, while the coroner's
inquest Is proceeding, 1t Is definitely
established that there will be two more
searching inquiries. one by the Indiana
public service commission, which an
nounced at Indianapolis That it would
start its inquiry Saturday, and an
other by the federal authorities, as an
nounced by Director General Of Rail-
roads w, G. McAdoo at Washington.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
TO DEBATE HOME RULE.
Irish conscription Also to Be Discussed
by Parliament.

London. June 25.--An important de-
bate was opened in parliament today
by Sir Edward Carson. the Ulster
leader who. in accordance with prev
ious arrangements, raised the whole
question of the governments policy in
Ireland.
The occasion had been awaited with
much interest. as 1t was known that
Edward Shortt would make his first
speech as chief secretary for Ireland
while 1t was also expected generally
that Premier Lloyd George would have
an important declaration regarding
home rule and conscription.
Anticipation that the Irish national
lists would avail themselves Of the op-
portunity to return to Westminster
was rot fully realized. The natioIiaiists
however. have nos intention OF making
their withdrawal from parliament
permanent. John Dillon, the Irish
leader declared Monday they would
return when the antt-ennscrtrt,on con
ference in Dublin had concluded It's
sittings.
Several members favoring the estab-
lishment OF federal governments In the
United Kingdom were notified to sub
nit for consideration such legislation.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25

vi IH H q
night Of the 23d, began to retreat to
the left bank under our terrific fire.
THE retreat continued during, the
entire day, protected by strong machine
gun contingents and rearguard units.
which, afta opposing obstinate resist
ance were successfully overpowered by
the impetus OF our troops. which de-
yeloped Montello and swept over on
the entire Piave line with the exception
of a short section of >Musile, where the
fight continues.
Thus far 10000 prisoners have been
counted and an enormous amount Of
booty captured.
An appalling. number Of Austrian
corpses litters the ground, bearing wit
ness Of the unfortunate bravery and of
the crushing defeat of the enemy"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
DRAFT DRAWING THURSDAY.

War Department. Fixes Dsts For As
signing tNunbsrs to Yeuths of 21.
Washington, June IS Thursday Of
this week was hxed by theEwar depart.
ment today. as the date for the drawing
TO- establish the draft order OF nearly
100000 young men OF ~, who regis
tered for military service June s.
I The drawing will be held at the SEN
ate office building, where the great lot
terry was held last year to estab blfsh the
order Of call Of 1o.oo0,00o registrants.
Z In the first drawing it was necessary
to use $500 numbers in order to cover
the lists of the largest draft boards.
This time 1t is estimated that the long,
est roll of new registrants will hardly
exceed 1000, so 1900 capsules with
number slips will be drawn from the
bowl
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
YANks CLEAR eELLEAU WOOD.
Germans Driven out Of Vantage Point,
LosinasFive Guns.

Germans Driven out Of Vantage Point,
LosingsFive Guns.
With the American Army on the
Marne, June 25.--BelIeau wood. for
which the American infantry have been
fighting during the last few days is
now entirely In the hands Of the Am
ericans.
Only small strip Of the wood In the
northwestern sector remained In the
hands Of the Germans today when
strong force Of the American infantry
holding this Marne sector went In and
cleared cut, the enemy nachine CUR
nests.
Five of. the guns were captured and
some prisoners taken.
Bit by bit the Americans have been
chasing F,ritx,-from his wood. every day
seeing the infantrymen and marines
attacking new position until the Ger
mans were left to precarious reten-
ton Of the northwest part Now the
wood is wholly American.
Today's action consisted Of two
charges by the Sammies. the first OF
which took the enemy by surprise
The American artillery. however, had
prepared for the attack by laying down
a vigorous barrage early on Sunday
evening. the infantry plunging in at
the opportune moment.
One of the boche machine guns was
located in tree and was being In
geniously operated by means Of pull
ley ARRANGEMENT.
A squad of Americans exhibited
great courage in getting 1t.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
plAz REPORTS VICTORY.

Z Ill + E Is A =
';.ta!;.n Commander Say: Losses ct Aug
trians Was Appalling.
Washington, June 25.-Austrian
losses in the retreat across the Piave
Included an appalling number" OF
troop. killed, more than 10000 made
prisoner, and an enormous amount Of
war booty, said report from General
Diaz, the Italian commander, which
was cabled from Rome last night to the
italian embassy
Yesterday we obtained q great vic
tory" said General Diaz' message.
sowing to the extreme pressure 81 our
troops and the continuous fire sof the
artillery and airplanes. the enemy, az
ter having desperately sclung for eight
day5sat the cost OF appalling losses to
q I'D fiShts bank Of the Piave, ca tho
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
PREPARE FOR BOND ISSUE.

Treasury Soon to Ask Authority Fo,
Fourth Liberty loan.
Washington, June 25.-Additional
authorization OF liberty bond certifi- :
Gates will be asked soon by the treas
ury Of congress. which will be for
IS, 600. .oOo 900.
Other bond Issues WI be sought In
the session opening In December to
provide for the remainder Of the fiscal
year. II the expenditures of the fiscal
year, beginning next Monday, amount
tc $4,000 100000. as estimated, the dH-
ference between the treasury recei pts
and the expenses, VIII be raised by
bond issues.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
IRELAND CAUGHT
SMUGGLING SHELLS
Seizure Of 10000 Rounds Of Ammuni-
ton Believed TO Be Part Of Sim Fein
Plot to Promote Uprising-cartridses
Hidden In Sacks Of Oats.

London, June 25.-The seizure of 40
600 rounds of ammunition In the
Smithfleld market in Dublin yesterday
is expected to have developments. ac-
cording to the Dublin correspondent Of
the Daily Mail. who says the seizure
was an incident in the attempt to
smuggle arms and ammunition into
Ireland on large scale.
1t is understood that in addition 5000
cartridges were in Belfast, other par
cells in Dungannon and Portadown.
The Dublin consignment was hidden
in sacks of oats.
The conslgnee Is said to be-n brother
OF one of the interned Sim Fciners.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
U. s. Ask. For Conference With Huns.
TWO MORE ,owANs WOUNDED,
Sioux City and Greenfield Soldiers In
iurAd In Battles.

Sioux City and Greenfield Soldiers In
jured in Battles.
Washington. June 25.-Two Iowans
are included tn today's army casualty
list, which contained ninety seven
names divided as follows:
Killed in action, 54 died Of wounds
Z; died Of accident and other causes,
2 died Of aeroplane accident. l; died
OF disease. 5; wounded severely. 2o'
wounded, degree undetermined. 2.
Privates Clarence R. Johnson, Sioux
City, and Jasper j. Jones. Greenfield,
Iowa, were reported wounded. degree
undetermined.
The marine corps casualty list today
contains nineteen names, divided as
follows:
Killed in action, 8; died OF wounus'
1; wounded severely, 10.
The list included no Iowans.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
Frsneh Position Attacked.

Paris, June 25.-The Germans last
night attacked the new French positions
In the region Of Leport, north Of the
Aisne but were unable to make gains,
says the official statement from the
war office today.
in surprise attacks in the Woevre
and in Lorraine the French captured
twenty prisoners. The statement fol-
North Of the Aisne the enemy at
tackled the positions recently gained by
US northeast OF Lepor.. The French
positions were maintained In their en-
tirety. The artillery activity was
rather lively in the region Of Faver-
and the ,Marnel
French troops carried out in the
Woevre and in the Lorraine Ahree
surprise attacks from which they
brought back twenty prisoners"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
FIRE IN TRANSPORT HOLD.

Blaze Of Mysterious Origin Threatens
Quantities Of War Materials.
An Atlantic Port, June 25.-Army
authorities are making an inquiry into
the cause Of fire which started early
today In the hold Of transport Tying
at her pier and which caused several
thousand dollars damage before 1t was
extinguished. An army unit Of the fire
department fought the flames which
threatened to destroy large quantities
Of airplane parts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25

Paris, June 25-Austrian losses
.ctal 100000, according tc the secole
OF Milan. Certain enemy divisions lost
two thirds Of their efrectives. &
A dispatch to the Matin from Turin
says that the rout Of the Austrians Is
complete and that the Piave has car
.ied away maSy Austrian dead.
Italian cavalry, it is added, has ad-
vanced beyond the eastern bank of the
river ts-y
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
SEEKS SAFETY IN JAIL.
Alien Enemy Declares He Spent Night
. Eludina Pursuers.

Cedar Rapids, June e5--F'ranz Loible,
German alien, appeared at police head
quarters today and asked to be locked
up. He came from the Amana colony
and said he was being chased by his
enemies He said he had orawled on
his stomach all night thru the mud to
escape them and the condition OF his
clothing bore out his story. L.oible de-
clared he Is loyal to the United StateA.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
Call 1918 cla.. soon.

Des Moines. June 25.-Guy E. Logan,
adjutant general for Iowa, said today
it was probable the 21-year-old regis
trants in this state would be called in
the August draft. which. he declared,
would be heavy.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-06-25
IOWA. TUESDAY, JUNE rs, 1918
sent down in flames ana another driv-
en- down out Of control"
Greece Ha.NArmy'of 100000.

Paris, June 26.--Greece shortly will
have more than 100000 men under
arms, according to statement given
out by the Greek legation here to the
Natin. Additional troops beyond this
number ,are to be called to the colors
soon. The notable work accomplished
by the Hellenic Kingdom since it's en-
trance into the war "a month ago Is
reviewed and the achievement of
Premier Venizelos in restoring public
confidence and guarding the interests
of the country Is pointed out.
U. s. Asks For Conference With Huns.
Washington, June a5.-Germany has
been asked thru Spenish diplomatic
channels to send representatives to
Berne to meet American representa-
tives there on Aug. to discuss main
tenance. treatment and exchange of
prisoners.
In response to proposal from the
state department the German govern
ment recently signifed it's agreement
in principle to such a conference.