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Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
Claim Heavy Damages as
Result of Auto Accident

Beatrice, Neb., April 23.-(Special
Telegram Maud Kasparek of
Odell, Neb., whose husband was
killed in an auto accident near Blair,
last September, when a car driven
by Edgar Vigus crashed into Ford
occupied by kasparek and three
other Odell residents, today brought
suit for $z5,000 damages in federal
court at Kansas City, Ksns., against
Vigus, charging that he was driving
on the wrong side of the road in a
careless and reckless manner when
the cars collided.
Leander Taylor, a member of the
Odell party who was seriously in
jured, also brought suit for $4,000
damages against Vigus.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
State Furnishes Hundred
Nurses in War Service
(From a Staff Correspondent.)

Lincoln, April 23.-(Special.)-So
lar more than 100 nurses from Ne
braska have gone into war service,
according to Miss Margaret Nc
Greevy, secretary of the State Asso-
citation of Nurses.
Fourteen left Lincoln today for
service. Sixty have gone from the
North Platte section of the state and
the other 40 from south Of the Platte.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
FORMER NEBRASKA
MAN KILLS SELF
AT SPRINGFIELD

Springfield, Ill.,, April 25-Francis
J. Irwin, who said he served as chief
clerk in the office of the adjutant gem
eral of Nebraska before he came here
two weeks ago. shot and killed him
self in hotel here early today. He
left note asking that his sister, Miss
Clara Irwin of Washington, D. C.,
be notified.
At the offices of the Chicago,
Peoria and St. Louis railroad, where
Irwin had been working as clerk to
the trainmaster, he complained of his
head hurting him and was absent
from his place yesterday
In the mans room were found a
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
State AuCtioneerS Will
Convene at York in June

Benedict, Neb, April 23.-(Spe-
cial.)-A committee from the State
Auctioneers' association, consisting of
Colonels E. T. Hoover, York;'C. W..
Lucas, Holdrege, and George Tilden,
Benedict; met at Hotel Clarke, in
Hastings, to arrange the program for
The state convention to be held in
York, June 10, II and Il.
Business sessions will be held on
Tune 10 and II, and a picnic June H..
The York county Commercial club
has been very liberal with assistance
and has taken much interest in the
meeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
John James, Aurora Farmer,
Commits Suicide bY Shooting

Aurora, Neb., April 22.-(Special.) j.
John James, a farmer residing three
miles north of Aurora, committed
suicide Monday. He fired a p caliber
bullet through his brain and died sew
eral hours later. James has been re-
garded as of highly nervous tempera-
ment. He was a married man, having
several children.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
NEBRASKA LEADS IN
TOTAL STAMP SALES
Has Big Margin Over Other
States in Per Capita Buy
ing; Treasury Reports
Issued.

Nebraska leads all other states in
the union in total sales of war saw
ings stamps and thrift stamps, through
postoffices and federal reserve banks.
for the month OF March and total
sales from the beginning OF the cam
paign to March so, inclusive. This is
shown i'll reports just issued by the
Treasury department, which are as
follows;
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
Bright Lad Suggests Name
For New War Activity Club

Lincoln, April 23.-(Special 1.-The
selection of appropriate names for
some of the war activity clubs is not
all confined to the "grown-ups." Re-
Gently State Superintendent Glenn
mons was attending a school meeting
at Wauneta, where the high school
had organized a new war saving club.
When it came to the time for the
selection of a name little youngster
ABOUT 10 years old arose and proposed
that the club bear the name "Wauneta
Sammy Savers" As this corresponded
TO the we'll known "W. S. S." of the
national activities organization the
name was adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24
rope, an open razor and a bathtub
full of water.

Lincoln. Neb.. April 23--Francis
J. Irwin, who killed himself at Spring
field, ILL.,, had not been employed in
the Office of the adjutant general of
Nebraska, Adjutant General Clapp
said today. SO far as he knew no
one named Francis J. Irwin had ever
been employed there. General Clapp
stated.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-04-24

Totals $149,361, ,972.92 81, Al
Addition by Nebraska headquarters: To-
tai cash sales in Nebraska to April 20,
$2l GIL, ,O77.O0 per capita sales, sl6.GS.
Mr.. Turner is the first business man
to give up his business in Fremont
and 60 to France for Young Mems
Christian association duty. Mrs.
Turner and two children will remain
in Fremont.
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Farm Loans on most favorable
terms. JOHN w. MAHER, Devils
Lake, N. Oak.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

an intent to deceive them with the
false idea that the organization would
be democratic in sontrol; of predicting
that 80 per cent of the people of North
Dakota would respond to a call ia re-
volt against the Government; of ex-
tolling dishonesty as an asset to an
organizer
These and various other statements
contained in the affidavit and reported
to the citizens of this county resulted
in a group of citizens ordering the two
organizers out of the community, and
this section was followed near Toledo
by a tar and feather party, in which
one of the organizers was the "guest
of honor" -.
Signers Well-Known Citizens.
The signers of the affidavit r R.
S. Rees, pastor of the Methodist
church of Winlock; Dr.. w. ". Webb,
a practicing physician of this town; l..
P. Arnold, proprietor of the Winlock
Hotel, in a of which the CONVEX
sation occurred, and Mrs. Mary Lacy,
his wife. The statement follows.
On the night Of Thursday, April
6, 1918 Alfred Knutson, state manager
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

ger of the Nonpartisan League Of
North Dakota, and Roy W. Edwards,
an organizer for the league, held q
two-hour conferences in Knutson's
room at the Winlock Hotel at Winlock,
Wash. The entire conversation was
heard by the four witnesses whose af-
fidavits appear below. Knutson's pur-
pose throughout the conversation
seemed to be to give Edwards, who
has worked for the league only a few
weeks, inside information as to its
workings and real object. The gist of
of the conference is herewith given.
"The object of our organization is
to gain control of the politics of the
country-that is the states offices and
those of Government. We do not wish
to NEEDLE with county affairs-they
are of no consequence. We find most
of the farmers so provincial, however,
that we have difficulty in keeping
them from messing up matters with
their petty politics. What we want
of all things is control of the Supreme
Bench, the Attorney General and the
Governor. We have already succeeded
in subjugating North Dakota, and of
a revolution were called tomorrow,
fully 90 per cent of the people of that
state would respond to the call.
Democracy Declared Failure.
"All organizations of this nature
heretofore have not been efficient.
Why? Because they were built on the
principle of democracy. While we wish
the people to think that they have
democracy in the organization, We will
give them an aligarchil rule-con-
troll in the hands of the few. You
see, the league has taken a lesson
from big business and we have found
ed u organization on the same prin-
ciples. That's why we are so ucces
full. With all her sins, big business
has taught us this valuable lesson
control of the banks, the products of
labor and the Government in general
There will be no middle men, for in
reality they are only the clerks Of big
business.
"We are not giving out these facts"
he said to his subordinate, as We or
ganize. This must be fed to the farm
ers a little at a time.
At this point Governor Alexander, of
Idaho, was mentioned and his chain
of stores. 1--WE are merely following in
the footsteps of Big Business, per-
fecting a scientific organization to
central the world for the people. But
the control must be in the hands of a
few"
Secrecy Necessary Now.
evil it be necessary to resort to
forceful means?" was asked by the
local organizer, who is comparatively
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

new in the game. aThe time is not vet
ripe was the reply. "Why, if it were
not for North Dakota today, Minis
esota could not stand. We must Sec
reilly build our machine-then strike.
We have Ia states fairly organized
now. We have in Washington 6O00
members, that is, we so report, al
though the actual figures are some
thing over 1000. We have gained
momentum and they cannot stop us
now. Ills too late"
eff the Government had instituted
the military firing squad it woulo
have put the fear of God into us, but
now it is too late"
There was about two hours Of this
stuff and adjective were mostly Of an
unprintable nature, the farmers were
spoken of as tools to attend the ulti-
mate purpose. In speaking Of organi-
ing solicitors, he said: "Wfhat we want
is a man of physical strength, and one
who can sign them up by forceful,
browbeating talk. Education is not
Necessary; it would be desirable, but
men with both these qualifications are
carce. We want a man who has endu
rance to work nights, if the fishing is
good. One who is not honest. Tell
them anything to get them in"
Men With Past Desirable.
His subaltern then put the following
question: "Does a mans past act as
a hindrance ?" "Men with a past are,
as a rule, the most desirable, but take
them away from where they are
known"
State of Washington, S., County OF
Lewis:
We, R. S. Reese, Wv. Webb, Lacy
P. Arnold and Charlotte Arnold, be-
ing first duly sworn, each, on oath,
deposes and says that he was present
at the Winlock Hotel in Winlock,
Lewis County, Washington, IN the
night Of Thursday, April.25, 1918, in
the room of Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold, in
said hotel, and which said room adjoins
the room occupied by Alfred Knutson
and r. w. Edwards at this time; that
he heard plainly the remarks and con-
versation between Knutson and Ed
wards, made. in said adjoining room,
and that the remarks and converse
ton of said Knutson and Edwards are
partically as hereinbefore set forth.
r. S. REESE,
w. W: WEBB,
LACY p. ARNOLD.
CHARLOTTE ARNOLD,
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this I'd day Of May, 1918.
(Seal)
FLOYD M. HANCOCK,
Notary Public in and for the state
IF Washington, residing at Winlock.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15
Report Of Women's Liberty Loan
Committee Of Ramsey County, N. D.

The total sales of bonds to women
of Ramsey County amounted to $751;
$4,000 this including $20,450 worth of
bond that were purchased by women
of Devils Lake. The Starkweather
district with Mrs. Lottie Babcock as
chairman has the distinction of sell
ing the largest amount of bonds re-
porting 2 $4,000.
Mrs. B. E. Baldwin has expressed
herself as being thoroughly pleased
with the result of the campaign
among the women of the county, and
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

she owes the credit for the success of
the campaign to the chairmen OF the
various committees, who all did ex-
cellent work.
Much of the work for the Third
Liberty Loan was done by the women
of the county during rainy weather,
when it was necessary for them to
make a house to house canvass in the
farming districts.
Following is q list of the county
districts, with their chairmen, number
of subscribers, and bond purchases for
each district:
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15
Every cent of eory dollar received fr the Red eros. War Fund goes r War Relief

The American Red Cross is the largest and most
efficient organization for the relief Of suffering that the
World has ever seen.
1t is made up almost entirely of volunteer workers,
the higher executives being without exception men ac-
custoned to large affairs. who are in almost all cases
giving their services without pay.
1t is supported entirely by its membership fees and
by voluntary contributions.
1t is today bringing relief to suffering humanity.
both military and civil. in every War torn allied country.
1t plans tomorrow to help in the work Of restora.
ton throughout the world,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15
Wednesday, Thursday, May 20 and 80
Office Hours 9 a. M. to a p. m.
Two Days Only
CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION

DR.. Mellenthin is q regular gradu-
ate in medicine and surgery and is
licensed by the state Of North Da-
.kota. He visits professionally the
more important towns and cities and
offers to all who call on this trip
consultation and examination free, ex-
|cept the expense Of treatment when
desired.
According to his method Of treat
ment he does not operate for chronic
appendicitis, gall stones, ulcers Of
stomach, tonsils or adenoids.
He has to his credit, many wonder
full results in diseases Of the stom>
ach, liver bowels, blood, skin, ner-
yes, heart, kidney, bladder, bedwett-
ing, catharrh, weak lungs, Rheumatism
sciatica, leg ulcers and rectal ali
ments.
# you have been ailing for any
length Of time and do not get any
better, do not fail to call, as improper
measures rather than disease are
very often the cause Of your long
standing trouble.
Remember above date, that exam
nation on this trip will be free and
that his treatment is different.
Address: 1886 Boston Block, Min
neapolis, MINI. 1886
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

1t feeds and clothes entire populations in times Of
great calamity.
It is there 10 help your soldier boy in his time Of
need.
With It's thousands Of workers. its tremendous
stores and smooth running transportation facilities
1t is serving as Americas advance guard-and thus
helping to win the war.
Congress authorizes It.
President Wilson heads It.
The War Department audits its accounts.
Your Army. your Navy and your Allies enthusl.
astically endorse It. III
Twenty-Five million Americans have Joined It.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15
inner PURPOSE OF
LEAGUE DISCLOSED
INIQUITY OF NONPARTISAN PRO.
GRAMME LAID BARE BY WIN
LOCK, WASH, CITIZENS.
ORGANIZER IS OVERHEARD
Object of Organization Is Control of
POlitical-People of North Dakota
Declared Ready to Revolt.
Democracy Held Failure.

DeWOCIdCy HeIu TdIIuIe.
Winlock, Wash, May 14.-(Special)
The four citizens of Winlock who,
on the night of April 6, overheard
Alfred Knutson, state manager of the
Nonpartisan League of North Dakota
profess to expound the policies and
purposes of that organization to a new
organizer today swore to a statement
embodying reported quotations from
the conversation.
The atlantis quote Knutson as re-
ferring to the farmers as "~tools," of
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15
NOTE!

The Committee desires to complete the canvass in
one Day-Monday, May 20,-and request that every
one remain at home, in their offices or on their
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1918-05-15

"A great net Of mercy dyaun through
an ocean Of anspeakabk pain

-
nut Of the bleeding heart Of Europe there comes
~ a cry heard above the moan of the broken body
racked with pain. The Soul Of Freedom, at bay
with Death, cries out to save Liberty for the race Of
It is your Liberty, your nations freedom, your
children's birthright, that is fighting for it's life.
All that life holds for you as an American is at
stake in this war, and you must fight for it to the
utmost limits Of your power.
We cannot all be in the trenches, but every one
Of us can-and mnst-sustain- those who are.
Not as an act Of mercy, but as an act of war
as a Soldier Of the Nation-help the Red Cross heal,
support, cheer our Soldiers and Sailors Of Liberty
that they may fight the sooner, the harder, the longer
in this Holy War.
Give to the Red Cross every dollar, every cent
that you possibly can-give till your heart says stop.
's.e.'r=>nss u.1*4*s 49, s.. ~ MM#aa: A@>ss~
I%%8E9 %St:@F16I
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06
GRAIN.

CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. Corn:
FirmnesS has appeared in corn in
sympathy with the oats market.
Somewhat better volume OF trade
but demand insufficient 20 accept
the offerings on the slight advance.
Cash corn was slow, quotably .
lower. Orders issued by the western
railroads amount TO a practical en-
barge against shipments east ana
will tend TO increase the supply Of
empty cars in the west Any in
crease in movement Will find a mar
ket devoid Of short interest. There
may be developments at directors
meeting. this afternoon which will
lift the market out OF the nut IL is
now in.
Oats: More or less bullish senti-
ment has prevailed in oats today,
based UP the theory that The worlds
shortage Of wheat will make addi-
tional inroads upon the supply Of
coarse grains. At the extreme top.
market encountered heavy and in
fluential selling. Southern demand
is less urgent, bids from that ter
ritory being half 20 one lower and
on a Chicago parity. Cash market
here was inclined 10 drag. premiums
half 10 one lower. This applies 20
oats IN store. as well as current ar
rivals on track. Railroad embargo
referred TO above and disappear
ance OF export business together
with possibilities in the foreign po-
ltcal situation should be kept well
in mind
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06
GAINS Of THE PAST
WEEK WIPED OUT
Reaction Sets in and FaVoriteS
Take Two to Four Point
TumbIeS.
Associated Pres Service:

Associated Press Service:
NEW YORK, Jan. REACTIONS
Of two to four points in favorite
stocks and three 20 seven points in
special issues during the days brief
but very active session wiped out
much, II not all. Of tie mid weeks
gain and left the general list little
above final quotations Of last year.
Losses in steel ranged from two
to FIVE points, in cop1ers ID TO
21-2, equipments two to three. with
seven for Pullman. in shippings an
average OF two points. as much for
motors and accessories and two TO
five in oils and tobaccos.
Pacifcs, grangers, coalers and
eastern rails figured more or less
equally in the heaviness Of transpor-
tations. Sales amounted TO $4,000
shares.
Bonds were under pressure. es-
peciaIly minor rails. Liberty As
changed hands at 9692 20 $3.50
and the 3 1-2's at $3.50 to ISIS.
Total bond sales (par value) aggre-
gated S2.175.O00.
United States bonds Gold issues)
were unchanged on call during the
week.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06
CORN PRICES EASE
ON CROPS MOVING
Belief Held That Receipts Will
Soon Begin Roll
ing in.
Press Service:

Associated Press Service:
CHICAGO, Jan. General be-
lief that the long expected larger
crop movement was about TO begin
tended more or less today to ease
the corn market. Closing prices
were unsettled at $1.27 3-S, Janu-
airy, and 1925 SIS. May. with the
finish as a whole is lac up,
compared with "a hours before.
Oats closed at lac decline to 1-sc
advance. Provisions gained to
15c.
Consignment notices from rural
holders of corn showed a material
increase and there were reports
current indicating substantial bet
terment of railroad traffic condi-
tions. notably in Iowa and Illinois.
RumOrs that a virtual embargo
would be placed on all shipments
of grain east nullified advances in
the oats market.
Packers buying hoisted prOvi-
sions.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06
WEEKLY REVIEW BY
THOMPSON G. M'KINNoN
STOCK


CHICAGO, Ill, Jan. 5.-The reac-
tionary tendency so noticeable yes
teTday was again in evidence today,
Profit taking continuing on "a fairly
liberal scale, especially in steel. The
action of the market may seem dis
couraging. but it is one of the natu-
raj incidents in every market. Ra-
pidity of motion in one direction
Will invariably reserse itself with
equal force. Notwithstanding the
sharp decline which has occurred,
a glance az the opening quotations
en- the first day of this week, COM
pared with the closing prices to-
night does not look at all inconsis-
tent with a healthy market steel
closed at practically four points
above the opening transaction of the
week, Bethlehem 3. 41-2 points
better. Utah copper IA, while
Union Pacific. Reading and other
rails are fractionally higher The
weeks developments were in the
main favorable. The presidents
message and the bills introduced ia
congress to carry out his recommen-
dations are of a nature calculated
TO draw a cloak of security around
railroad investments. Nothing Of
disheartening nature has occurred
in the war zone. The cable sug-
gestion that the allies may state
their aims in the near future will
aid in a termination of the war,
if such a thing is possible. The pub
lie have shown a decided DISPOSE
tiCn to reenter the market and all
that is required is the proper en-
couragement. The money situation
temporarily is easier. The present
reaction can easily extend some fur
ther but our views as TO ultimate
possibilities remain unchanged and,
with each favorable development we
think that the tendency will be to-
wards Improvement. On any fur
Their reaction would favor the buy
ing side.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06
COMMERCIAL
Note, Of the Financial World

Of congress. While securities prices
advanced but temporarily during the
reading of the presidents speech.
the latter furnished a frmer foun-
dation for public confidence in rail-
road stocks and bonds and also for
the belief that constructive policies
will be followed by the government.
It is expected that when the presi-
dents attitude is fully considered il
will form the basis OF broader up
ward movement in the whole secur-
ity list.
What the president had 10 say
about guaranteeing railroad income
had a solidifying effect on senti-
ment, since his talk was confrma-
tory of his proclamation in which
operation of the railroads was taken
over. There was added a further
prop to public confidence. and.
while the market did not advance
the decline could not be ascribed to
disappointment over the presidents
views.
There was a good deal of talk in
the market about the heavy selling
of L. s. steel common on Thurs
day. Three houses were credited
with supplying at least $4,000
shares and doing a great deal 10
check the upward movement which
carried the price TO 9S. The street
had an impression that there were
two large elements in the market.
on believing in still higher prices
and the other willing to quit with
the present upturn.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-06

fore it has been decidedly unfavor-
able for more than limited market
operations.
The policy of the banks has been
ere to discourage any operations
that would tend to tie up an un-
usual amount of funds. The bankers
desire to keep their funds in as
liquid manner as possible in or
der that no difficulty should be ex-
perienCcd in meeting government
obligations. aiding the flOtatiOn of
bond issues. and the payment of
the very large amount of taxes that
viii be cue this year.
At the moment it would seem
that "a slightly easier tendency
should prevail, due to the disburse-
ments that are made at the begin
ming Of the year. Permanent re-
lief. or materially lower rates are
hardly TO be expected, however.
The conditions prevailing favor
buying in industrial stocks. particu-
larry the motors, steels and coppers,
as these stocks should naturally be
the leaders in an active market.
The motors, especially Studebaker
and Overland, will benefit by peace.
The rails are not entitled 10 un-
due consideration until a perma-
nent policy has been assured by
congressional action. Furthermore,
we nlust bear in mind that with the
large income tax a high return is
absolutely essential and it will be
but natural that interest should cen
ter in those stocks which are pay
ing the largest return on the in
vestinent.
We feel that the coming year will
be favorable from a market stand
point, but frequent irregularities
must be expected, and it therefore
becomes essential that the recac-
tons must awaited before max
ing commitments.