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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
Girl With Dangerous Smile Spy Suspect
X . * X X IS y

Salt Lake City. Utah Feb. &c
Men she's smiled IL. one after anoth-
err. have Scnc to PRISON under the
shadow OF u srext onense.
1t is u German smile.
The Kaiser has regarded it as one
States. ,
BaskinE in the dfmpled favor of
Miss Augusta Minnie Dcckm1n, Count
Won A~lvensleben. Leybold and
SchloeterborE. doing the bidding Of
the Hun. were arrested and interned
as among the most dangerous alien
enemies in the country.
Now Miss Deckman, held here un-
der espionage charge, faces the same
fate.
She smiles no more.
Swallowed by U. S. operatives for
months here and in Seattle. Miss
Decknan was arrested after she had
persuaded the Rev. b. H. Leesman,
note intended for a prisoner, into the
Federal war barracks at Fort Douglas.
Feeling secure in the power of her
charms, h made a bold attempt
thus to communicate with her sweet
heart" Ernest A. Leybold. a young
German interned as one of the notori-
Gus Alvensleben's encourage.
In h letter, written in German.
she frankly told Leybold that she felt
though she did not explain why.
Miss Deckman is classed by federal
officials of Salt Lake as one of the
"brainiest and most dangerous women
workers for the Wilhemstrasse in this
country. as we'll as the prettiest."
Definite connections. say the au-
thorities. have been proven between
her and Count Alvo Won Alvensleben,
known as the "kaiser's personal fl
~nancial representative in America"
Former resident of Vancouver, B.
&C., he rose from the position of a
waiter to one who became, over night,
the handler of millions. Military Of
ficials here regard him as the big
gest' prisoner in the wal camp,
though enemy Germans from all parts
of the world are confined there.
With Won Alvensleben operated Ley
bold. to whom Miss Deckman IN
nounced herself Engaged" though
secret service agents shadowing her
say thev overheard her allude to this
as a Joke" Prison officials regard
the story of her engagement as a
blind to conceal her real purNoSe in,
keeping close touch with Ieybold and
his informed associates.
Miss Deckman, beautiful. talented.
versatil was a student at the Uni
~versitv OF Utah. Prior to that she had
attended the University of Washing
ton. in Seattle. being employed at the
same time as g%overness in the home
of a wealthy Puget Sound salmon
Gamer.
Having entire to Salt Lakes most Sc
Loot social circles. much of the anti
Red Cross propaganda in this section
is ascrihed to the rro-Gcrn1an beauty
Ivy federal officials here.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
TOILETTE
CONDEMNED IN
STATE SENATE
Loyalty Resolution Passed
by Wisconsin Upper
House, Censures Him.

Madison, Wis. &'eb. 25.-The loyalty
resolution. including an amendment
condenlning Senator La Toilette for
his attitude toward the war, vas pas
sed by the state senate late tonight by
a vote of 26 to 3.
The resolution came before the state
senate late today. Critics of the Wis
consin senator in attacking his atti-
tude read into the record La Follette's
st. Paul speech and editorials printed
in his magazine. A vote is expected
late tonight when the resolution will
so to the lower house.
The resolution. which is an amend
ment to the loyalty resolution of the
republican caucus reads as follows:
The people of the state of Wiscon-
sin always nave stood and always will
stand squarely behind the present war
to a successful end. We condemn
Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette and all
Others who have failed to see the
righteousness of our nations cause and
nave failed to support our government
in matters vital to the winning of the
war. And we denounce any attitude
or utterance of statements which in
cite sedltion among the people OF the
country and to injure W%isconsin's fair
name before the free peoples Of the
earth"
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
LABOR SLACKERS
ARE ATTACKED
BY M'CUMBER
North Dakota Senator De
nounces
of Worst Sort, He Says.

Washington. Feb. 25.-Profteering
by labor slackers and supply contrac-
tors was denounced in the senate to-
day by Senator McCumber OF North
Dakota, republican, as typifying the
speed of what he called a Bolshevik
movement in this country. The SEN
ator delivered a two-hour prepared
speech, declaring protiteering vas en-
couraged by government officials.
Charging that labor unionism is
stacking in a most shameful n dis
graceful manner" in shipbuIldlng, and
urging enactment of his bill to draft
for Industrial or agricultural service
men between IS n 81 years OF age.
Republican leader Galllnger follow
ed with an attack on criminal waste
and extravaganza" in government ac-
Invites for which he said those in Of
flee would be held responsible.
Senator Hollis of New Hampshire.
democrat, and Senator Phelan of CAL
i%fornia, replied with vigorous defense
of labor's record. h latter observed
that a republican drive in the COM
ing campaign was being announced.
Senator McCumbcr dlsclaimcd par
tisanship II said his criticisms of
labor Stacking" We're meant princi-
pally for Industrial Workers of the
World members.
In his address the North Dakota SEN
ator had bitterly assailed the Bolshe-
Wiki government of Russia for damn
able treachery n blacklist treason"
in deserving the allies.
His bill for drafting men for in
dustrial or agricultural service, he
: said, did not propose CONSUMPTION of
labor, but merely "a mobilization of the
nations physical strength, which would
reach 'slackers and idlers'' and mil
lion of men who have never been
engaged in any gainful trade or oc-
cupatiOn.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
GERMANS TOO WELL
DISCIPLINED TO
START REVOLUTION

Minneapolis Mimi. Feb. 26.-Ger.
man soldiers are too we'll disciplined
to revolt and there is no one at home
but old men, women and children
whose mutterings can be easily sup
pressed. according to G. H. Myts, who
stopped in Minneapolis two weeks aft
er he had left the Dutch border on
ms way to manage a rubber planta-
ton In the East Indies. Daily I met
and saw deserters from the German
army" he said. They are literally
swarming into Holland, risking death
on the electrically charged fence
along the frontier to escape the hor-
rors they have faced for the last three
years. My knowledge Of conditions I
obtained from them"
Holland is starving, but conditions
are so bad in Germany that even the
Dutch cannot stand more than a few
days stay there because of their in
ability to obtain sufficient food, he
said.
Although the Dutch openly sympa-
thize with the Allies the bloodshed
and hardships they have witnessed
have affected them SO that they are
resolved not to enter the world con-
fict on either side. MI. Myts said.
STREET CAR GIRLS POISONED.
London. Feb. 26.-Within a short
period rs girl conductors on London
poisoned by eating chocolates given
them while on duty by a man whom
the police describe as "middle-aged.
gentlemanly. foreign appearance"
The police have posted notices in all
the street car barns and ofices cau-
uontng women employees against ac-
cepting candies from strangers.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
Pigeons To Be Sent
10 Camp Dodge For
Signal Corps Work

Camp Dodge. Ia. Feb. ga con-
signment of fifty pigeons is expected
at Camp Dodge as part of the equip
ment for the division signal orp
The adoption of these birds as a
means of communication is held of
the highest importance by signal Of
ficers, according to Major C. l.. East
man, division signal officer. Tests
have proved the transmission of mes
sages by pigeons to be 81 per cent eff
ficient. 1t is said they are not at
fected. by poison gases and that the
carrying of messages for distances up
to 200 miles seldom failed.
The loft for the pigeons at Camp
Dodge have been completed and eight
enlisted men were assigned today as
the division pigeon detachment,
These men will have the care and
breeding of the birds under their SUI
pervision. They were chosen because
OF previous experience with homing
pigeons. 1t is planned to have about
zoo birds at Camp Dodge eventually
and when the division moves a num-
Der of the younger pigeons will be
taken to France where they will be
used as carriers. Trial flights will be
made from various points in Iowa.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
U. S. AVIATION
PROGRAM SHOWS
fine PROGRESS
Manufacturers Encouraged
Over Building Work
Accomplished.

Washington. Feb. 25.-Ercouraging
reports on progress OF the American
aviation program were brought to
Washington today by representatives
of all the firms building airplanes for
the army, summoned by Secretary
Baker, for a conference.
They all are tremendously
aged about the work they are doing.
Mr.. Baker said. after the manufac-
turers had told their stories. He
described the conference as "a pro-
gress report Some of the aircraft
and engine builders are ahead of their
schedule, he added, some are behind,
but all are working with great enthus-
iasm and confidence in the results of
their labors.
The secretary said he had summon
ed the manufacturers because he want
ed them to exchange with department
officials and with each other and to
feel that the department is back of
the producers"
No plan for expansion of the exist
ing program is under contemplation,
Mr.. Baker indicated, and he said to-
days meeting "a not called because
of shortage of aircraft with Cen
eral Pershing's forces. He added that
he was still without confirmation of
reports of such shortage,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
$4,000 To Be
Given To Lutherans

Fergus Falls, Mimi, Feb. 60
Aslak G.. Teisberg who died here re-
Gently provided in his will that his es-
tate, valued at 100000 be converted
into cash at the earliest practicable
date and divided into seven equal
parts, to be distributed among insti-
tutions of the Norwegian Evangelical
Lutheran church of America. The in
situations named in the will are:
Park Region Luther college, Fer
gus Falls; Luther Seminary, st. Paul;
Martip Luther Orphans Home,
Stoughton, Wis; Wild Rice Lutheran
Orphans Home. Twin Valley; Park
land orphans home, Falkland.
Wash; Old Peoples Home, Stoughton,
Wis. and the Josephine Did Peoples
Home, Stanwood. Washington.
The will provides that the money
b~equeathed the Park Region Luther
college and the Luther Seminary be
used to aid students who desire to
study theology.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
First Girl Operator
To Be Employed By
{. N. Railway Company

Winona. Mimi, Feb. 26.-The first
girl telegraph operator to be employ
ed by the Chicago Northwestern Rail-
way company on the Minnesota divi-
sion. it was learned at division head
quarters here, has been assigned to
duty as the second trick operator at
Marshall. MINI. The young woman is
Miss Viola Curley of Eau Claire, Wis.
who is a high school graduate and
had studied telegraphy for several
months before making application for
the position assigned her.
The employment of women in this
branch of railroad service, according
to c. +. Prescott. chief dispatcher Of
this division, is evidence of the short
tage of men who formerly handled
the work exclusively.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
PACKERS REPLY.
IN STOCK YARDS
WAGE DISPUTE
Agreed to Grant Two and
one-half Cent Wage In
crease but Labor Refused.

Chicago. Feb. 25.-John e. O'Hern,
general superintendent for Armour
and Company. in t%estifying today be-
fore Federal Judge Samuel Alshuler
in the stock yards wage dispute, stat
ed the position of the packers on the
questions In controversy and replied
to the charges made by the represen-
tatives of organized labor.
A summary of the important points
made by the witness follows:
That the packers at a conference
alton board last December agreed to
grant their employees an increase Of
2 1-2 cents an hour, but that the la
Dor leaders declined to accept the Of
fer. ~
That the packers are willing to-
! grant any increase in wages the arbi-
TRAITOR, after making a full investi-
cation, deems fair and reasonable to
meet the increased cost of living. :
That the packers present rate of
81 1-2 cents an hour for common la
Dor is equal to the average rate paid
by other employers.
That the living conditions in the
district known as back of the yards
are as good or better than in many
other congested industrial centers.
That it is . impracticable for the
packing industry to adopt an eight
hour day during the period Of the
war, as a maximum capacity of every
plant is necessary to meet the de-
mands of the armies and navies Of
the United States and it's allies.
That the adoption Of an eight-hour
day in the packing plants would de-
crease the output 20 per cent.
That women are not Disseminated
against in the matter of wages and
are o receiving same wages paid
men for the same work.
That the packers are not supplant-
ing men with women in heir plants.
That the packers lave not discrilni-
mated against labor unions.
That S5 per cent of high salaried
packing house executives have come
up from the ranks of laborers in the
-. ,,1on%c
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26

Her smile was her power and her
weakness.
While in Seattle. where Leybold was
arrested, she was under constant
surveillance by secret service opera
tives, and it was through shadoWing
Miss Deckman, they say. that these
operatives were able to apprehend
bold.
The Rev. Lcesman. arrested and
charged with her under the espion-
age act. says he took pity on the
plight" of the beautiful young Ger
man girl and for that reason only
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
CLERKS in ST. LOUIS
STORES GO ON STRIKE

ST. Louis, Mo-. Feb. 25.-A strike
of clerks in the five large department
stores of st. Louis was called late
this afternoon. effective Tuesday
morning. Union leaders announced
that the stores would be picketed to-
morrow and that women would be
among the pickets.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
BIG WATER POWER
DAM AUTHORIZED

Washington, Feb. 25.-President
Wilson late today signed an order au-
thorizing the construction of a water
power dam at Muscle Shoals, Ala, as
part of the $4,000. 900 project for a
ton for atmospheric nitrogen for use
in the manufacture of munitions and
fertilizer.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
RESTAURANTS CLASSIFIED.

Athens, Feb. 26.-Greek restaur-
ants are now divided into five classes:
luxury restaurants. first class. second
class, third class and fourth class res
t%aurants. Saloons are ranked with
second class places. Prices of the
various dishes are fixed in accordance
with the class of each place and must
not he exceeded. The quantity Of
each portion is also specified by law.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
Better Methods OF
Raising Sugar Beets
Urged In Minnesota

Minneapolis, Mimi, 26-Increased
productions of sugar beets in Mime
sofa through the use of better meth
DDS is being urged by j.. A. Brock. a
neutrality-suspicious." now on a speak,
ing tour in the state under the aus
pices Of the federal government. IAN
increase of acreage is not necessary
to meet the request of the food ad-
mlnlstration that a third more sugar
be produced from the tubers this
year. he said in Minneapolis early
this week. Proper seed bed prepar-
alton. intensive cultivation and CON
servation of soil moisture will meet
h increased demand
Sugar beets have been increased
from IS to 50 a ton. he said, and with
the emand for cattle feed which can
be met by the sale of beet tops the
impending shortage is sure to be met.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
GUATEMALA IS
SHAKEN BY QUAKE

a Salvador. Republic of Salvador.
Feb. photographic communication
with the interior of Guatemala is in
terrupted as a result of earthquake
shocks of an extremely violent char
acfer
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26

Augusta Deckman. the girl with the
dangerous smile held under the
espionage act, and Ernest A. Leybold.
informed alien enemy to whom she
says she is engaged.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26

agreed to carry her note to Leybold,
using his minister's cloak as a means
of entry into the wal prison.
His record, together with Miss
Deckman's is being thoroughly inves-
tigated.
The hearing for both was set for
February q.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26

Jamestown-Three gangs Of Italian
track laborers have arrived from Chi
cago and the Twin Cities for work
on the Northern Pacific during the
coming season. Others r expected
to follow in dine course of time.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26
5000, 900 WOMEN WORKING.

Amsterdam. Feb. 26.-Six million
women nave entered industry in Ger
during the war. according to
official figures quoted by Vorwaerts.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-02-26

THE Comptroller of the Currency Of the United
States-John Shelton Williams The con-
tinued and increasing efficiency of these corpora
tons is important for the successful conduct OF the war"
Public utility companies require additional capital
in order to meet the urgent demands for service now
pressing upon them.
Thi. situation is your opportunity for sound and
profitable Investment.
The Preferred Stock of our Company is a thoroughly
sound investment backed by modern physical property,
careful and progressive management, and a long record
Of dividend paying success.
A large number Of our customers are already
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
FarminadaIe Flag Raising

The Farmingdale flag raising was
held Wednesday evening in front IF
the Town hall, in the presence of q
considerable concourse of people.
The Farmingdale band added to the
pleasure Of the occasion with meri-
torlous music. The band is compoS-
ed of Farmingdale lads and is an ag-
gregatinn in which the inhabitants
take just :,ridc.
The speakers occupied a voranda
opposite the Town house and -hn
meeting was presided over by Fred
A. Ames. who introduced the speak
crs. "Old Glory" was given To -he
breeze by group of O. a. r. men
and Rev. NJ. q. Folsom delivered the
address. The Honor flag was noistcd
by the Boy Scouts and Leonard &.
Clark was the speaker The Red Cross
flag was lifted by several Red Cross
workers, IF which :he town has a
full share, and the address given by
Judge W. {. Atkins The SERVICE
flag was then added to those already
flying and an address given by Ralph
Littletield a salute was fired from
miniature cannon, with Arthdr
Cunningham as gunner, and then at
the sound Of retreat the colors were
lowered. 1t was really a fine eXercis :
and worthy of emulation by other
towns.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
WINTHROP
Red Cross Total Is S3,6S5.75 at
Noon Wednesday-Addition
to Car Service.

Harris S. Woodman, chairman of
Red Cross, reports that at noon on
Wednesday he had received reports
from his solicitors showing that
S36S5.75 had been pledged, our as
slgnment having been $4,000. 1t is
hoped the $4,000 mark will be reached
when the last report is in.
Mrs. Lottie Yorke is arranging
fine entertainment for the evening of
Memorial day. 1t will be given. by
the members of the Junior Red
Cross, about 200 children being in
cluded in the cast. the play Icing
Uncle Sans Visit to the Cabaret"
About 60 Junior Volunteers passed
through the village Wednesday noon
on their way to the Y. NJ. c. A. camp
at Winthrop Center to fit for farm
work.
The Bar Harbor train which was
eliminated from the Maine Central
schedule during the winter has been
put on, to the satisfaction oil the
travelling public.
The High school Seniors will give
Il ball at the Town hail Thursday
evening beginning at s o'clock.
Locke's orchestra from Mt. Vernon
VIII furnish music.
Ivan Watson has returned to Win
throp from visit at his home in
NorridGewock.
The L., A. W. St. Railway Co has
put on a car which reaches Winthrop
at +. NJ. This car was taken off
during the winter and has just re
sumed service.
Mr. and Mrs. Albion Perry, Ever
EFT Alden and daughter Miss Ruth
have returned from an auto trip to
Cherryfield, where they visited Mrs.
Ferry's brother George Woodbury..
Archie Murray, superintendent of
the State hatchery at Troutdale, is a
visitor in town, looking after his
house and getting some of his fur
niture ready to send to Troutdale.
Mrs. Ella Bell of Avon, Mass. is
visiting her mother, Mrs. Martha
Skillings.
Mrs. Reeta Fairbanks of Farming
ton has arrived in town to pass the
summer and is the guest of Mrs.
Martin Bates on s;turtevant Hill.
Mrs. Mary f. Gordon of Oakland
MAS returned to her home. after a
visit of two weeks with her sister.
Miss Rosamond Haynes.
Only $40 for dog licenses have been
received at this date. The list of
dogs has been turned over to the Sc
lectmcn by the town clerk, who will
appoint someone to collect tho reSt
John II. McIlroy has purchased the
house on Central street owned by the
late Henry Pulsifer.
The Seniors of the High school are
preparing their parts for graduation.
Mrs. Lottie Yorke is coaching them.
Mrs. Yorke is also coaching the Ju-
Nor class of Monmouth Academy for
their exhibition and the graduating
class also.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
YOUR RED CROSS
FIGHTING DOLLARS

Your army and navy fights to
make the World safe for democ-
racy." Your Red Cross fights to
make it fl for democracy Fights
for your soldiers, yours and your al
lies; in trench, canteen and hospital.
Fights for the little children, to save
them for the nations upbuilding for
tomorrow. Fights for the swarms of
homeless, dazed refugees and "repa-
trlates' thrown out from the wars
black Whirlpool Fights the White
Plague, tuberculosis, that takes
greater toll than lead and steel.
rights in every war stricken country
TO uphold a wrecked and suffering
humanity in its struggle for a free
existence. One hundred million dol
lars to GARY on" No power of tax
alton, no interest rate to urge those
dollars. Each one a volunteer, sent
willingly by the heart alone. The
noblest fund of all the billions of
this wars vast budgets. because the
treest given. What share is yours?
What sacrifice to mobilize those
flghtlng Red Cross Dollars?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
Gardiner n. S. 10. Alumni 4

Gardner High had little difficulty
IN defeating the Alumni Wednesday
by score OF 10 to 4. The former
scnool boys started off like winners,
putting three runs across the plate
III tne Ilrst inning. but after this inn
ing Perry settled down and held
tnem IN check. Manson went in in
me eth and merely toyed with the
Alumni.
The Alumni. had great difficulty in
neioing the ball, making nc less than
~ errors which together with some
limely hitting aided materially in
GARDENERS run-getting.
Moers' new man. played well Tor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1918-05-23
SURPRISE PARTY
FOR MRS. WELLMAN

Mrs. ". F. Wellman was given a
delightful surprise party Tuesday
evening, by Mrs. Charles Dick at the
latters home on Church street.
There were twelve present and the
evening was passed most pleasantly
in a social way. 1t being the ami
versary of the birthday of Mrs. Well
man, many pleasing gifts were re-
ceived and much enjoyment was de-
rived by both the donors and the re-
cipient. they being given in the form
of maybasket. Refreshments were
served AMI the guests dispersed at
late hour.