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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
10 GERMAN SHIPS SUNK
BRITISH DESTROY MANY ENEMY
BOATS IN kATTEGAT.
Crews of Vessels Are Rescued-Opera-
tons Undertaken by Commander
of Grand Fleet.

London, April 17.--Ten German
trawlers have been sunk by gunfre In
the Kattegat (between Sweden and
Denmark), the admiralty announces.
Their crews were saved by British
ships There were no British casual
ties.
The operations in tie Kattegat, the
statement says, were undertaken by
the commander in chief OF the grand
fleet Following is the statement:
"The commander in chief of the
grand fleet reports having undertaken
to sweep the Kattegat on April 10.
Ten German trawlers were sunk by
guntire, their crews being saved by
British ships. There were no British
casualties"
The Kattegat, the channel lying be-
tween Denmark and Sweden, has sol
dom been invaded by the British fleet
because of danger from mines in it
and in the Skager- Rak, between Nor
way and Denmark, which must first
be traversed. The allusi0p to the spe-
cial direction of the commander in
chief of the grand fleet may indicate
that the daring enterprise is the first
step in larger Operation-possibly
move against the German warships in
their lair within the Baltic
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
SCHWAB HEADS SHIP BUILDING
Named Director General of Emer-
gency Fleet Corporation-WilI
Direct U. S. Work.

Washington, April 17.-Charles NJ.
Schwab became director general Of
the Emergency Fleet corporation and
will assume entire control and drec-
ton of the construction of the govern
ment's shipbuildlng program. At the
suggestion of General Manager Charles
Piez the Office of general manager of
the corporation was abolished to give
Mr.. Schwab free hand in his work.
Mr., Piez will remain vice president Of
the shipping board. Announcement Of
Mr., Schwabs acceptance Of the posi-
ton followed conference at the
White House, which was attended by
Mr.. Schwab, Mr.. Piez, Chairman Hur-
ley and cambridge Colby Of the ship
ping board. Except for the new posi-
ton Of the director general which
absorbs the position of general mana
ger, the organization of the shipping
board and the Emergency Fleet cor
poraton remains unchanged
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
THIRD VOTE ON IRISH DRAFT
British Man-PoWer Bill Carried In
House Of Commons by Vote of
301 to 1903.

London, April 1.-THE third read
Ing of the governments man-power
bill was carried in the house of com
mons by vote of 301 to 103. Besides
extending conscription to Ireland, the
measure combs out many of the here
tofore exempted working folk. Pre-
mier Lloyd George said in the house !:
ut is desirable In the interest of
the war that we should settle the Irish
question and produce something like
contentment in Ireland and good will
In America"
George N. Barnes labor member of
the British war cabinet without port
folio, announced In the house that the
government intended to introduce n
home rule bill Immediately and would
use every pressure to pass 1t.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
BAKER AT CAPITAL
SECRETARY OF WAR RETURNS
HOME FROM BATTLEFIELDs.
Will Report on European Situation
and Disposition of U. S. Forces
to President.

Washington, April 17.-Secretary of
War Baker arrived in Washington last
night, being warmly greeted by friends
and his family. He appeared in the
best of health, and although he indi-
Gated his visit abroad has been Of abb
sorbing interest, he was anxious to get
back TO mis- desk.
President Wilson telephoned Secre-
tary Baker and warmly welcomed him
! back
Secretary Baker will report on the
European situation and disposition Of
the American forces to President VII
son today.
The house military affairs commit
tee, anxious to take up any war neces-
sites Secretary Baker may recommend
for speedy action, hopes the secretary
will appear before it within few days
An enormously increased military
| force is expected in congress TO be
the chief recommendation of Secretary
of War Baker.
An Atlantic Port April 17.-Secre-
tary Baker of the war department ar
rived here from Europe.
81 return with sense of pride and
confidence at the achievements of the
! United States and allied troops abroad
that would justify many trips across
the water" Secretary Baker said as he
stepped aboard a train which took him
to Washington.
The secretary returned 10 America
on one Of the large steamships which
flew the German flag before the United
States entered the war.
Mr.. Baker said ne would be pre-
pared 10 discuss later the historic voy-
age which took him 10 England and
France, where he conferred with the
entente war leaders military and POI
litcal, and General Pershing, com
handing Americas forces in France,
and assembled military facts that he
will present to President Wilson.
The secretary left American shores
about six weeks ago, arriving at
| French port on March 10. His de-
parture for America was shrouded in
the same secrecy as that which attend
ed his embarkatlon when he left for
Europe and until his arrival here
nothing had been published regarding
his voyage.
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U. Of c. Professor ousted.

Chicago, April l7.-Prof. William
Isaac Thomas of the sociology depart
ment of the University of Chicago,
was dismissed by the bourd of trustees
acting upon recommendation Of PrcS.
dent Harry Pratt Judson, who was
represented ut the secret session of
the trustees In the Corn Exchange
building 10y Acting President Angel.
Professor Thomas. II was clearly un-
dcrstood had been dismissed for hay.
Ing been found with Mrs. X. NJ.
Granger, wife Of soldier now in
France. In loop hotel. The state
meul Of the board of trustees IN dis.
missing Professor Thomas makes no
reference whatever TO this fact.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18

Chicago, April 1.-THE gala opening
affair was a whole lot like the tfth
battle In the worlds series, only the
Sox failed to come through. The new
1918 model Browns, under Fielder
Jones, pushed the steam roller over
four Sox pitchers, flattened them out
for II hits, and won, 6 to /. In token
of his pleasure, Owner Phil Ball of the
Browns slipped so fish to each member
of his outfit and did not specify what
they should purchase.
More than $4,000 loyal Sox rooters
assembled for the doings and went
away depressed in spirit. The cham
MONS were not In the running at any
stage of the proceedings. Cicotte, Dan
forth, Faber and Russell We're ineffec-
tive, The victors registered one or
more swats in every round.
New York, April 17.-Nore than 30
900 fans saw the opening of the Ma
tional league season here, when the
National league champions won Ga
game from their neighbors, the Brook
Ign Dodgers. The military aspect of
the affair was the feature.
A detachment of soldiers from Fort
Slocum, accompanied by their military
band, led a serpentine parade around
the field, in which the members of
both teams joined, coming to halt
finally in the center of the field, where
they played the "Star Spangled Ban
ner."
Larry Doyle, the former Giant star.
who came back to New York through
the deal with the Boston Braves, was
received with an ovation. He made
two hits.
Maj. Gen. william A. Mann, com
mander of the Eastern division of the
army at Governors Island, tossed out
the first ball
st. Louis, April IA severe bonn
bardment of Grover Cleveland Alexan-
der shattered the defense of the Cubs
and the Cardinals won the opening
game of the National league season. 4
to ., before some $500 fans. Up TO
the ninth the inaugural resembled n
rout, but at the flag end of the fight
the stout-hearted Chicagoans managed
to push over two runs and make the
score look presentable.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
TWO BRITISH MISSIONS ARRIVE
Reach Canadian Port and viii Pro.
coed 70 New York--Purpose of
One Body Kept Secret.

Canadian Atlantic Port, Aprl II.
Two British missions to the United
States arrived here and viii proceed
soon 10 New York.
The purpose of one Of the missions,
headed hy General Hutchinson. was
not made public It's plans were de-
clared 10 be important General
Hutchinson Is head Of organization IN
the British war Office
Heading the other mission rs Lieu
tenant General Bridges, Colonel WI
son stan officer with this mission, ex-
nate Nj" work Of other British OH
c,v~ ln America cooperating with
Earl Heading British special ambas-
sailor TO The United States
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
SOLDIERS ARE MOVING FAST
Biggest Troop Movement in History Of
Country Now On-CiVilian
Trains Sidetracked.

Washington, April 17.-Probably the
biggest troop movement in the history
of the country is the response of the
United States to appeals from the al
lies for men to fill the gaps created by
the great struggle on the west front.
Almost simultaneously with the latest
plea, that of Foreign Secretary Bal
four before the American labor mis-
sion In London, it was stated by adj
ministration leaders that there is the
utmost qualification with the speed at
which troops are going forward. In
the training areas, where the big move
ment IS in progress, everything is
being sidetracked to permit the sol
der trains free passage.
In certain districts no civilian pas
senger trains have moved for many
hours, it was revealed.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
65 IN NEW CASUALTY LIST
Two Killed and az Wounded In Ac-
tlon--Two Lieutenants Are
Reported Missing.

Washington, April 1.-THE casual
ty list issued yesterday contained 65
names, divided as follows Killed In
action, p died Of wounds, 4 died Of
accident /; died Of disease, 10;
wounded severely. 7; wounded slight
ly, 81; missing in action, .. Officers
named In the list are Lleuts. Benjamin
=. Burpee and Frank X. Miller, miss
ing IN action; Lieut.. Wilmar II. Brad
shaw. severely wounded, and Lieut..
Proal ludSon, Jr. slightly wounded.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18

from six to eight pounds are sunk In
shallow water, and in August the tiny
shells begin to appear on them. The
stones remain In for two months, but,
since the young oysters cannot endure
cold, In November all rocks in less
than five feet Of water are moved far
Their out. where the temperature is
more even. At the end of three years,
when the shells are about two inches
across, they are taken from the water,
nuclei for pearls inserted In them and
replaced I'm the water, 30 Of them to
every six square feet of bottom.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
THREE U. S. FLYERS KILLED
Lieuts r. j. Winterton and L. j. NJ
gent Of Iowa and Cadet Forest Die
at Houston, Tex.

Houston, Tex, April IL Three avi.
aiors -Llcuts. Roland j Winterton Of
South Boston. Mass: Lieut.. Leo John
Nugent, Washburn a., and Cadet
Forest Dean Jones Worcester, Mass
were killed and Cadet Maurice se.
riously injured in two airplane acct
dcutS OF Ellington field. an American
flying camp, here. A third accident
taitles.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
War and the Weather.

The Almighty makes the weather,
not man, and If the weather doesn't
suit us, we have 10 wait. The farm.
or knows what days rain will do In
the way Of upsetting plans. one can't
plow IN the mud and a cutting Of hay
or wheat may be damaged or ruined
by one nights downpour
The war department. too. IL up
against the weather in France Three
inches rainfall may make he country
impossible for half million men and
horses and motortrucks ana ruin the
chances Of victory or bring dcfeat.
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ka-nmon-seken was OF more tenacious
fiber. He rebuilt the broken walls,
cleared away the dust and stones and
put his name on the foundation rocks
beside that of Itlanersa. He was, how
ever, no better Judge of the behavior
Of cliffs. New fakes fell of and put
the temple out OF business. Not until
four centuries later did king rise in
Ethiopia who thought enough OF Anon
Of Napata 10 restore the sanctuary, and
then he did halfway job. The
Egyptian expedition OF Harvard uni
versity found that out when Il was
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
THE MARKETS
Grain, Provisions, Etc.

FLOUR-The United States adminlstra-
ton flour standards are as follows: Per
bbl., in 1ute, 9S Id. sack basis, barley flour.
$11.20; corn -four, SETS; white rye S12,80;
dark rye, 1920; spring wheat. $10.60ql0.s0;
special brands. $3.50; hard winter, s1o.6o@
1880, soft winter, S10.eOq10.S0,
HAY-No l timothy, s25.00G27.00; stand
ard, s2400d25.00; No. 2 timothy and clover
mixed, s22.OOq230o; No. 3, sl2.ooQl9.oo; Glow
err, sS.O0a14.0O; threshed timothy, Sc. 00910.0O;
heated and damaged, $5.00Q10.00.
BUTTER-Creamery, extracts, 92 scores.
42c. firsts. S9d91 scores, 3S440c; seconds, SAG
81 scores. 331ea36c; standards, 41q4119c; la
dies, 33lkd34c; renovated, 36c; packing
stock, 30nS1c.
EGGs-Fresh hrsts. 32AQ34c; ordinary
firsts, Sl1ad3Sc; miscellaneous lots. cases
included, 3l1A@3Sc; cases returned. S019Q
32c, extras. 351ad361ac checks, 27q2712c;
dlrties 29dS0c: storage, 34s4d35%c.
LIVE POULTRY-Turkeys Csc per h.;
old ROSTERS, CSC; young roosters, 9lc
ducks, 29d3lc; geese 20a23c.
ICE POULTRY-Tufkey 33d34c; young
ROSTERS Slc; old 24a25c; ducks. 25d3cc
geese, 1Sc
POTATOES-W Wisconsin and Minnesota
white. $10Odt.20 20; western, SIPS.
CATTI .F,-Good to choice steers, Sl325GD
1880: warnings, good to choice. s11.0Odl4.50
stockers ard feeders, ss.50q1225; good to
choice cows, s9.O0912,Oo good to choice
heifers 50. OOa1225. fair to good COWS, s715
6s.75; Gamers. $650a735; cutters, $1,000
SIS: bologna bulls, s70Oq7.S5; butcher bulls
s.. 25d9.75; butcher bulls $9ood1l0o; heavy
calves, s9O0d11.00; veal calves. sl2008
1425
HOGs-Prime light butchers, $l750a17S5;
fair to fancy light, $l7. 40g179O medium
weight butchers, 200a240 lbs, $l75065l7.S0;
heavy weight butchers. 240q40O lbs, sl740
a1760; choice heavy packing, s1700Gl74o:
rough heavy packing, si675Q17OO; pigs
fair to good, $l5.5Gal6.50 stays, s17O09
1925
SHEEP--Good TO choice wethers, $4,000
100; good to choice ewes. s15.0Oa17OO
yearlngs, $15.OOal9.6O; western lambs. good
10 choice $1S.00a2i00; Colorado lambs,
s2O.OO9214O; native lambs, good to choice.
SIS. O0a20O0, shorn lambs, sl5.59Gis,00:
shorn wethers, $l300d15,50.
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proving through the temple. Back Of
the stones were affairs and statues
just as Senka-amon-seken had caused
them TO be replaced and the unviolated
names of the founder and first restorer
We have recited this tale because, II
IL were changed little, II might be
a story of our own times. Men still
build with love In their hearts, but
give np when accident happens. There
Is still unwisdom in the consideration
OF the. chances of disaster. Folks are
content to clear away little dust and
let the most Of It stay. The kingdom
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
HUMAN NATURE NOT CHANGED
Incident OF Ethiopian History That
Bears Some Testimony as to
the Matter.

Itianersn was a pious king of Eth
opia. He built temple to the glory
OF Anon OF Napata under the overhang
OF great cliff. II was scarcely more
than dedicated before the shelf Of the
cliff fell. ltlanersa lost interest Ia that
particular god.
But the piety Of his successor, Sen
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
TORONTO ST0CKYARDS BURN
Harris Abattolr Company Plant De.
stroyed, With Loss of Prob
ably 100000.

Toronto, April 1.-THE fire which
started late at night on a loading plat
form Of the Harris Abattoir company
plant at the Union stockyards destroy
ed three-quarters of the big plant. The
loss probably will exceed $2,000,000.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
GERMANS USING
CR|PPLES IN ARMY
Socialist Makes Charge in the
ReiChstag.
STATEMENT MADE IN DEBATE
Glasses of 1869 and 1870 Cannot Be
Discharged Because They Could
Not Be Replaced, Says
Deputy 6yssel.

New York, April 17.-Germany is so
hard pressed for man power that per
manently disabled soldiers are retained
in the army and cripples are called 10
the colors. This statement was made
in the reichstag by Deputy Ryssel' an
Independent socialist, on February 70,
according to the Berlin Norwaerts, Il
copy OF which has been received mere.
Other deputies also laid bare sensa-
tional conditions prevailing in the Ger
man army.
The disclosures were made In de-
bate which was precipitated by mo-
tlon introduced by Deputies Mueller
Meiningen of the peoples party Fehr-
enbach, centrist party; Doctor Strese-
mann, national liberal, and Stuecklen,
socialist, requesting the chancellor TO
see to it that the classes of 1859 ana
1870 be discharged from the army as
soon as possible and that the men OF
the landsturm who have been in active
esrvice since the beginning of the war
and who have been one year in the
ront-line trenches be permanently
transferred to the home reserves.
Ailing Cannot Be Replaced.
Deputy Byssel said it was explained
that the men in question could not be
withdrawn because they could not be
replaced. He added:
1.-THE resolution adopted by the
reichstag two years ago providing for
the discharge of persons permanently
sick and unfit for service Is not being
acted upon. In the First reserve bat
TALON of Infantry Regiment No. 81 a
great many cripples have been draft
ed and the same is the case regarding
Infantry Regiment No. 175 at Grau-
denZ. A man who had been stricken
three times with apopleXy was accept
ed without examination as fit for serv-
ice in the Hussar regiment at Gros-
senhain.
STRIKERS and such persons as had
caused offense politically are put into
the army as a punishment. In Rues-
tringen 20 men who joined the socialist
party on January were drafted INTO
the army on February IA.
officers Fed; Soldiers Hungry.
"rhe soldiers In general complain of
insufficient and bad food. What be-
comes of the food articles which are
supplied the army? The noncommis-
stoned officers employed in the can
teens continually take food home. In
such manner some individuals enrich
themselves by taking what belongs to
the soldiers. Many officers eat as
much as they like, while the soldiers
received bad meat. There are new
troops who have been named hunger
companies
The motions under discussion were
adopted by the reichstag.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
MAJOR GENERALS NOMINATED
Briqadler Generals of the National
Army Are Named by the
President.

Washington, April 1.-THE briga-
der generals of the National army
were nominated by President Wilson
to be major generals and q colonies
were nominated to be brlgadier gen.
erals. The major generals nominated
follow:
William p. Burnham, James H. Nc
Rae, Ernest Kinds, Charles S. Farms
worth, Edward F. McGlachlin, Jr., Will
lard A. Holbrook, George B. Duncan,
Charles II. Martin, James McAndrew,
Leroy S. Lyon.
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Be a Flahter and Buy a Bond.

II Is time that we All realize the
country is at war The railroads found
themselves relieved Of the management
Of their properties overnight Prices
have been set for food and steel and
coal. The draft Is IN full operation II
In no longer question Of patriotism
In supporting the government il Is o
matter Of absolute necessity.
II the soldiers refuse 70 fight, ihs
war II lost. The IMAM who refuses TO
buy bonds in this great crisis Is in a
class with the soldier who refuses TO
fight
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
Couldn't Tease Uncle 81.

$50 she took your old uncle from
Vermont to the banquet last night7
Didn't the profuslon of cutlery at his
plate bother him7" ut did Mt first.
Then he gave 1t up, pushed his three
forks aside, and proceeded 10 eat with
his knife. Boston Evening Tran
seSapt.
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of Ethiopia has faded from the earth,
but human nature has so little altered
that ltlanersa and Senka-amon-seken
and the unknown ruler of four CEN
turtles later might be born again and
have the company of their exact likes.
Toledo Blade.
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Japanese pearl.oyster Farm,

Japan has a pearl-oyster farm. In
the Bay of Ago there has been estab-
lished a plantation from which a rich
harvest In obtained.
In Nay or June atones weighing
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
DANIELS FLIES OVER CAPITAL
Secretary of the Navy Accompanies
Aviator Doherty in Hydro
plane.

Washington, April IL Secretary
Daniels was passenger with Lieu
tenant Doherty, a naval aviator, in a
Commute flight over the capital A
service hydroplane was used.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
Wilson Gives Jobs.

Washington, April 1.-THE presl-
dent nominated William II. Edley TO
be land office receiver at Lander,
Wyo., and John A. Ross to be land Of
fee register at Billefourche, S. ID.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18
HUN GUN KILLS PARIS WOMAN
Another Woman and Man Hurt by
Lonq-Range Shell Fire, Says Off,
cial Announcement.

Paris. April 17-Shells from the
long German guns killed one
woman and wounded one man in the
Paris district, according to an official
statement.
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
NATIONAL LEAGUK.
tuesdays Results.

nal lO-Nf AL b@AN - S'
New York. 6; Brooklyn, 4.
Philadelphia, 5; Boston. 2.
Cincinnati, 2; Pittsburgh. 0.
st. Louis, 4; Chicago, 2
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Chicago. / st. Louis, 6.
Boston, 1; Philadelphia, 0.
Washington, Z; New York, s.
CIeveland-Detroit, no game; rain.
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Washington, April 1.-THE senate
set new record for war expendi-
lures when they passed the legislative,
executive and judicial appropriations
OF 500 1871 ,s9s.2o.
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The eadne Of cltlzenshln.

The Liberty Bond button rs no longer
a mark Of liberality or even OF patrlo-
tism; II IL the badge OF citizenship.
Are you wearing onel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-04-18

There they are left for four years.
Then, being seven and half years old,
they are removed and searched for
pearls.
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Buffalo, n. Y. April IS.

CATTLE Receipts $50; steady
CALVES Receipts, 800 strong: s70oR
100
HOGS Receipts, 2,4O0; easier; heavy.
SIS. 20a1S 40: mixed and Workers., slS.50p
1850, light Workers, slS.25a1s.50; pigs.
sls.25; roughs. sl625ql6Io; stays, $4,000
IA LOO
SHEEP AND LAMBS--Recelpts, 400:
steady and strong wool lambs, sl&Gp9
q 90; others unchanged.