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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
PRESIDENT WILSON'S FIRM REPLY
Rejects Amistice With Foes Who Are Dsegang the Rules
Practices of Civilized Warfare


Washington, Oct. 15.-In a forceful
rejoinder, rejecting the Teutonic pro-
posals for a compromise, President
Wilson informed the German govern
ment that peace will be dictated by
he United States and the allies.
Wilson's Answer to Note.
The text of the presidents answer
follows:
1.-THE unqualified acceptance by the
present German government and by
large majority of the reichStag of the
terms laid down by the president of
the United States of America in his
address to the congress of the United
States on the Sth of January, 1918, and
in his subsequent addresses juStitleS
the president in making a frank and
direct statement of his decision with
regard to the communication of the
German government of the Sth and
10Th of October, 1918.
ut must be clearly understood that
the process of evacuation and the con-
ditiOns of an armiStice are matters
and advice of the military advisers of
the government of the United States
and the allied governments, and the
president feels it his duty to say that
no arrangement can be accepted by
the government of the United States
which does not provide absolutely sat
isfactory safeguards and guarantees Of
the maintenance of the present mill
tary supremacy of the armies of the
United States and the allies in the
field
Huns Must End Crimes.
"He feels confident that he can safe
ly assume that this will also be the
judgment and decision of the allied
governments.
'"The president feels that it is also
his duty to add that neither the gov
ernment of the United States nor, he
is quite sure, the governments with
which the government of the United
States is associated as a belligerent,
so long as the armed forces of Ger
many continue the illegal and inhu-
name practices which they still per-
sist in.
"At the very time that the German
government approaches the govern
ment Of the United States with pro-
posals of peace it's submarines are en-
gagged in sinking passenger ships at
sea, and not the ships alone, but the
very boats in which their passengers
the crews seek to make their way to
safety; and in their present enforced
withdrawal from Flanders and France
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
700 MORE SOLDIERS
ARRIVE ON CAMPUS

About 700 of the 1000 soldiers who
comprise the fourth detachment of the
army vocational school at the Univer
sity of Wisconsin arrived Oct. 49, for
eight weeks mechanical training and
will occupy the new barracks at Camp
Randall. The remaining 800 men con-
tracted for will arrive in groups Of $50
each in November and December to
study wireless.
The men are divided into classes as
follows: - $50 radio electricians, 70
truck specialists, 10 concrete foremen,
130 auto mechanics, 80 tractor opera
tors, so motorcycle repairmen, 20
blacksmiths, 70 carpenters, 80 survey
ors, 60 typographical draughtsmen, 40
gunsmiths and 40 general mechanics.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

the German armies are pursuing a
course Of wanton destruction which
has always been regarded as in direct
violation of the rules and practices of
civilized warfare.
"Cities and villages, if not destroyed,
are being stripped of all they contain,
not only, but very often of their very
inhabitants.
''The nations associated against Ger
many cannot be expected to agree to a
cessation of arms while acts of inhu-
manity, spoliation and desolation are
being continued which they justly look
upon with horror and with burning
hearts.
''It is necessary, also in order that
there may be no possibility of misun-
derstanding that the president should
very solemnly call the attention of the
government Of Germany to the Ian
guage and plain intent Of one Of the
terms of peace which the German gov
ernment has now accepted. 1t is con-
tanned in the address of the president
delivered at Mount Vernon on the
Fourth Of July last.
Must End Atrocities.
"It is as follows: The destruction
of every arbitrary power anywhere
that can separately, secretly and Of it's
single choice disturb the peace of the
world; or, if it cannot be presently de-
strOyed, at least it's reduction to vir-
tual impotency.'
"The power which has hitherto con-
trOlled the German nation is Of the
sort here described. 1t is within the
choice of the German nation to alter
it. The presidents words just quoted
naturally constitute condition prece-
dent to peace, if peace is to come by
the action of the German people them
selves.
''The president feels bound to say
that the whole process of peace will,
in his judgment, depend upon the def
initeneSs and the satisfactory charac-
ter of the guarantees which can be
given in this fundamental matter.
"It is indispensable that the govern
ments associated against Germany
should know beyond a peradventure
with whom they are dealing.
"The president will make a separate
reply to the royal and imperial gov
ernment of Austria-H Hungary.
accept, sir, the renewed assurances
Of my high consideration.
(Signed) "ROBERT LANSING"
"MR. FREDERICK OEDERLIN,
"Charge d'affaires, ad interim, in
charge of German interests in the
United States.'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
DISTRIBUTION OF GARMENTS.

In answer to numerous inquiries rel
ative to the distribution of knitted gar
ments to men while in training at the
various camps throughout the country,
the Red Gross has issued the following
information:
During the period that the men are
in training the Red Cruss furnishes the
necessary knitted garments upon re-
quisitions made to the Red Cross field
officer by the soldiers commanding
officer.
The men are also permitted to wear
during their training period knitted
garments made for them by friends and
relatives, provided these garments are
made according to regulation.
When the soldier goes overseas the
government and the Red Cross reequips
him with new garments. The govern
ment furnishes the uniforms and the
Red Cross provides the knitted gar
ments.
All knitted garments worn by the
men while in training are collected at
embarkation depots and after being
properly mended and sterilized are sent
back to the Red Cross for distribution
again.
The knitted garments given the men
while in training by relatives or friends
may be sent home Or given to the Red
Cross when the man sails for overseas
service. The local Red Cross will be
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
Plant DESTROYED by Fire.

Highland Press: The Lucky Six
Mining Co., of Miff1in lost their entire
surface equipment by fire, October 2.
Mine and plant are owned by Kletszch
Brothers, hotel owners at Milwaukee
and Madison. The plant will be re-
built without delay.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
Mrs George Henry.

The Courier, Grants Pass, Oregon:
Henrietta Grace McHugh was born in
Holland Patent, n. Y, June II, 1841,
and died in Grants Pass Monday morn
ing, September 30, aged n years, 8
months, 13 days. She was married to
George Henry at Mineral Point, Wis,
December %, 1864. She is survived by
six children, Robert and w. M. Henry
of Volga, S. Dak.; George 81. Henry of
Platte, S. Dak.; Mrs F. E. Porter,
Ashland, Ore.; Miss Louise Henry,
Grants Pass; and Mrs l.. G.. Nebel Of
Seattle, Wash.
The funeral services were held at the
residence, CAT North Second street, this
afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. P. K.
Hammond of the Ashland Episcopal
church, conducting the service. Inter
ment at the Masonic cemetery.
Bonds build airplanes. Buy Liberty
Bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
THE NEW FREEDOM

addressing the ministers Of Milwaukee last Saturday,
Bishop Gore of Oxford, England, said:
"Ihe have to the conclusion that this
reign of mere natonasm cease, and Of that opinion
your president has made himself prophet would i'm
plore you read the speech that your president made
fortnight ago. Learn it. Digest it. National instincts
led the nations secde themselves and maintain
absolute independence Now that has got end
1t enough know that the president made speech
You know that speech by heart is great state
of great president and get into your minds
this side of the and into minds the other side of
the This really Of the vocatons Of the Chris
tan church. There be clear understanding that is
a war for peace.'
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
Unclaimed Letters.

MINERAL POINT. Oct. IA, 191S.-Let'
ters addressed as follows remain unclaimed a
the Mineral Point postotice:
Fred Bachelor, Miss Lucille Holman,
David E. Wright, Forest Whipple
In calling for above, please say advertised.
GEORGE CRAWFORD, Postmaster.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

1t is remarkable how work activities have brought
together men and women all over the land who
tranged partisan other differences Take for
instance the printers of The Mineral Point Democrat and
The Dodgevlle Chronicle. When, in time of peace,
they agreement Now, in food conservation and
other defense work. they working hand hand like very
brothers.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
MINERAL POINT PUBLIC LIBRARY

The public library will be closed un-
til further notice. Those having bor-
rowed books please keep them until
the library reopens.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

St. Annes parish. He said that al
though he had a very enjoyable vaca
ton, yet for the last three months he
had been daily humming the song: II
Love You California" and was glad to
be back here onc9 more.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
proper VISION.

II earnestly request every patriotic American to Leave to
the of the United States and of the allies the
discussions initiated by Germany and to renen
Der that for each his duty strengthen the hands OF
these governments and to do it in the most important way
Immediately presented by subscribing to the utmost OF
his ability for bonds of the Fourth Liberty Loan. '-Pres
dent Wilson,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
per cent
Box Social.

There will be a box social at Homer
Collicutt's school, district number 5
Friday night, November 1, at o'clock
One half of the proceeds for the Red
Cross.
MARGUERITE HUPPERTs, teacher.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
grateful for all garments sent home by
the boys.

Our quota of work for October con-
sisting of IS sweaters has been finished
and sent to headquarters.
We acknowledge with thanks the
following donations:
j. E. Phillips, l. 90
Mrs Perry Davis, 100
25 per cent of balance of Red Cross
drive 7.75.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
The Want Column.

Use the Want column in The Demo
crat and you will get good results.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17
THURSDAY, OCTOBER II. 1918

Were you troubled Sunday lest Berlin would put
something Washington Possess your soul IN peace
Your national administration firm and strong and has the
proper vision
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

Buy bonds and back the guns that hit
the huns.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

Henry A. Moehenpah, Democratic candidate for govern
or Dodgevlle Wednesday morning Unable to come
Mineral Point he called up The Democrat office and sent
greetings this community Mr. Moehlenpah is well
fitted for responsible leadership. He is that wears
we'll The people of Wisconsin who have the best interests
of the state at heart are turning to him their govern
or. They will not be disappointed Of their hope.
Some people disposed take with good deal Of
allowance President Wilson's tte remark that parsanshp
stands adjourned But is it after all? Here it
is the middle Of October with election day close at hand
and nothing much doing in partisan politics.
The awful world tragedy of the past four years has
brought home each of deeper and better appreca
ton of the blessings of American citizenship.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

Bonds build airplanes. Buy Liberty
Bonds.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1918-10-17

Subscription price, S1so per year In advance
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
NOVEL SEED QUESTION
INVOLVED IN Law SUIT
Farmer Claims Damages, Seed Wheat
|. Was Mixed With Winter
Variety.

Trial of the case of e. G. Miller,
VS.. the d. d. Simmons Co, was be-
gun in Clay county district court at
Moorhead before Judge William l..
Parsons this morning.
Al novel and unusual question is
involved in this case. 1t appears that
Mr.. Miller purchased from the de-
fendant 125 bushels of Marquis wheat
to seed 100 acres of the west half of
section Of Glyndon township. The
seed came from Montana and was
delivered to Mr.. Miller by the Sim
mons company.
1t is claimed that the wheat had
been mixed with the winter variety
for milling purposes and that only
half OF 1t matured, yielding 9O3 bush
els from the 100 acres. That the
wheat was mixed, it is alleged, Mr..
Miller had due notice before delivery.
The attorneys In the case are: @.
q. Dosland, for Mr.. Miller; ]. M.
Witherow, for Mr. Simmons, and
Chas. s. Marden, for Herman Wilk,
a former member Of the Simmons
company.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
EAST SIDE NOTES

Andrew Anderson was a visitor
from Hawley today. 80 E
On Saturday a marriage license
was granted to John Boyer of Cass
county, N. D., and Lillian Massor Of
Clay county. This morning Clerk Of
Court McCubrey granted a license to
Charles T. Tuski and Emma Aida
Berg, both of Clay county.
The assault case against F. A. NiauN
was continued for ten days by Police
Magistrate Wade on Saturday.
Mrs. Ole Hagen, Hawley, was or
dered committed to the Fergus Falls
hospital for the insane this morning
and will be taken to that institution
this afternoon. The insanity board in
the case was, DR.. G. w. Simonson'
Hawley; DR.. o. J. Hagen, Moorhead'
and Jugde ]. II. Sharp.
Mrs. S. o. Westberg has returned
from Jamestown, N. D., where she
had been visiting her sister-in- -law,
Mrs. Edfast ..
A supply of the official badges for
the Red River Valley Development
association meetings and fair have
been reveiced by the Moorhead Ma
tional bank. The price of the badge
is 81 and it admits the wearer to all
the doings in connection with the
meeting at Crookston Feb. IL to Is.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
FIRST NOTICES READY
TO LEAVE LOCAL BOARD
One Hundred Glass RegIstrants VIII
Be Called to Report for Ex- .
animation Feb. 4.

Notices were being prepared at the
office Of the county auditor this aft
eFnoon to be sent out under date of
Jan. 20, calling the first 100 class l
registrants for physical examination
on Feb. 4.
One hundred notices will be sent.
out each day until the list of regis
trants under this classification has
been exhausted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
CONSTOCK RED CROSS
WORKERS ARE BUSY

The CoInstock branch Of the Moor
head chapter OF the Red Cross sent
the following articles to be forward
ed, on Saturday: Six operating leg
gings, 3 triangular bandages, IA
pairs bed socks, sweaters, pairs
socks. and 1 pair wristlets.
The knitting was done by the
following members:
Sweaters-Miss Hildur Peterson,
Miss Rebecca Thomas, Mrs. Arthur
Barsness, Mrs. Even Corneltussen,
Mrs. Sam Halland, Miss Nellie Cor
neltussen, Mrs. Clark Askegaard and
Mrs. Carl Corneliussen.
Socks-Mrs. David Askegaard,
Mrs. Even Corneliussen, Mrs. liver
Miller, Mrs. Anders Larson, 2 pairs,
and Miss Clara Corneiussen, 2
pairs.
Wristlets-Miss Lenore Anders-
CORD.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
MOORHEAD NEWS
CREAMERY Holds
ANNUAL MEETING

At the annual meeting of the Clay
County Farmers Creamery associa-
ton, held at Moorhead on Saturday,
officers for 1918 were elected, and IL
was decided to call a special meet
ing of the stockholders early in the
spring to decide upon the new build
ing project.
During 1917 the annual report
showed 72,535.S pounds Of butter was
churned and the percentage of over
run was 20.S. The total amount re-
ceived from the sale of butter, milk
and buttermilk was $33, 1873; and
the amount paid for cream, milk, and
butter was 28,737.59.
Following are the officers elected:
PresIdent-M. e. L. Wilk, George
town. -....-.-
Vice President-John H. Singer,
Kurtz.
Treasurer and Manager-E. Saund-
ers, Moorhead.
Secretary-E. F. Krabbenhoft.
The following additional directors
make up the board: Louis Hansen,
A. T. Grover. Albert Carlson, o. M.
Steen and F. H. Kuehl
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
WANTS CLASS OF
70 ENGINEERS
Roy 7. Baker Seeks First
Glass Men for Aviation
Examining Board

Roy T. Baker, Fargo, Cass county
enrolment chairman of the United
States public service reserve, is en-
deavorlng to raise a aclass of twenty
first class gas, electrical, mining ana
mechanical engineers to go to Omaha,
Neb., Thursday to take examinations
of the aviation examining board Feb.
4, announced today by Lieut.. Charles
J. Glidden, president OF the board,
the announcement appearing on an
other page in this issue.
Mr.. Baker has written other county
enrolment chairmen in North Dakota,
from whom full information regard
ing the examinations can be obtained.
Men who can qualify through the
examinations will be sent to training
school. COMMISSIONS as second lieu
tenants will be given successful ap-
plicants, with salaries at $1,700 a
year
Men of draft age, or up to 35 or 8S
years, IL their capabilities warrant,
will be accepted.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
TRINITY WILL WELCOME
new CHURCH MEMBERS
Reception Will be Held in Church
Parlors This EVeninu-To Give
Musical Program.

A reception will be held at Trinity
Lutheran church this evening in
honor of the members received dur
ing 1917. Monday was selected as
the church is heated from Sunday
and a smaller amount of fuel will
be used than would be required to
warm the edifice on another week
day.
The welcoming address on behalf
of the congregation will be made by
c.. G. Dosland and Prof. /. Dorrum
members.
A musical program will include a
group Of songs by Miss Morten, Of
the musical department of Concordia
college. supplemented by a girls
chorus.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
HENDERSON SERVICES
TUESDAY AFTERNOON

Funeral services for Robert d.
Henderson, 80, who died at his home,
409 Ninth avenue north, from cancer
Saturday evening, will be held from
the e. r. Moore chapel at 1:45 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, a reader from the
Christian Science church in charge.
The body will be shipped to San Jose,
Cal, for interment.
Mr.. Henderson, a travelling sales
man, recently removed to Fargo from
Minneapolis. He is survived by the
wife and one small child, and the
mother who came from San Jose
when his condition became critical.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
DITCH REPORTS have
BEEN REFERRED BACK
judge GrindeIand Asks Amended
Reports From Engineer and View
ers of judicial Ditch b6.

Reports of the engineer and view
ers Of judicial ditch No. Sc have been
referred back by Judge Grindeland
for amendment. This proposed ditch
is on the line between Clay and Nor
man counties and is about IA miles
long. The estimated cost is approx
mately. $125,00O, and the order of
Judge Grindeland directs that in
quiry be made to determine If it is
possible to reduce the size of the
ditch without causing insufficient
drainage.
A copy of the report was receiv-
ed by G. O.. Dosland, who is attor-
ney for some Of the parties. Mr.
Dosland said he thought it was pos
sible that county ditch No. ii in
Clay county might be connected with
the judicial ditch and ordered clear
ed out
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
$4,000 COUNTY'S SHARE
OF STATE ROAD FUND
To Earn This Amount County Must
Expend Total of
S38,333.

Clay county's allotment of the
state road fund is $1,000, according
to the official notification received by
District Highway Engineer Eric
Martinson today. OF this amount
SIS, 400 is to be expended in construc-
ton and $4,000 in maintenance Of
state roads within the county.
The allotment is made on the basis
of go per cent of the total cost and
this means that the county must ex-
pend $15,333, or a total of $3S,833 to
earn the amount appropriated by the
state.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
HOUSE MURDERS THE
KEPT PRESS RESOLUTION

Continued from page IL
house, when the sentiment of sew
eral members became evident.
Il am so patriotic and loyal that
I don't think or care if anybody
questions my loyalty, and don't be-
Heve in this kind of a resolution in
this house." said MIR. Church. Mr..
church declared IL the resolution
had merit, to name the men.
Representative Cole of Cass conn-
ty voted against the resolution art
er declaring that the newspapers
that have spread reports Of dtsloy-
atty should be permitted enough
rope till they hung themselves"
Maddox of Benson, Maddox of
Trail, Miller and Reishus each eX-
planned briefly why they opposed the
resolution.
Representative Peterson, explain
ing his support of the resol7tion. de-
clared he had good reasons for in
Producing the resolution, insisting
that some speakers, talking for the
organizations indicated in the reso-
Iutions, had given more of their time
10 discussing politics than patri-
otism, and that they had attacked
the state administration and the
league. He maintained that by vot-
ing down the resolution the house
would be approving the things he
sought to condemn.
stair Supports Peterson.
Representative Stair, supporting
Mr.. Peterson, explained that he had
originally used influence to keep the
resolution in the committee, but that
after reading a report in a local
paper, he felt that 1t was his duty
to have the resolution brought into
the open again.
Speaker Wood also made a lengthy
explanation of his vote for the reso-
luton, declaring that he knew that
Mr., Peterson had ample reason for
introducing the resolution, and he
said a few "disgruntled politicians"
in the state have used the Red Cross
and Y. M. c. A. on more than one
occasion.
Representative Riba also explain
ed his support OF the bill.
Representatives Voting "Aye."
The representatives voting for the
bill are Arnold, Bailey, Bryans, Du-
puts, Hagan, Harding, Harris, KIM
ball, Kunkel, Lair, Larson of Ran
som, Liederbach, Martz, Mees, OIL
son Of Eddy. Peterson of Towner,
Riba, Rott, SchraR, Stir, Strom,
Varnum, Walton. Weld OF Kidder.
Weld of Wells. Geiger, Whipple and
Mr.. Speaker.
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
ESTATE OF |. K. SCROGGIN
LARGEST PRODATED HERE
Total Value of Land and Securities
is $4o1 ,604 04e0-lnheritane
Tax is $3,336.77.

Judge Of Probate James II. Sharp
has just closed the largest estate
ever proIbated in Clay county, and
amounting to $401, ,604.9O. The inher-
itance tax on this estate is $S,SS6.7T,
of which ten per cent, $SB3.6S, win
be credited to the general fund OF
the county, and the balance will be
paid to the state.
The estate was that of Leonard K
Scroggin, 81, who died at Mt. Pulas-
ki, Ill, on Jan. 25, 1916. Mr.. Scrog-
gin was the owner OF Clay county
land valued at $266,515, and his
holdings of mortgages and other
securities from this locality totaled
S130136
The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1918-01-28
EXAMINATION OF CLASS 1
REGISTRANTS BEGUN

Examination OF the first sixty-one
Clay county registrants I'm class ! was
begun by the local board at the court
house, Moorhead, this morning. DR..
E. w. Humphrey, Moorhead, and DR..
j. II. Heimark, Hawley, are assisting
DR.. o. j. Hagen, surgeon member of
the board.
The next examination will be held
on Thursday, when eighty-five class 1
men have been notified to appear