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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BUILDINGS DESTROYED
Kansas City Wholesale District Swept
by Costly Blaze.


Kansas City, Mo-, April 6.-Fire has
destroyed three city blocks Of build.
ings in the Wholesale district known
as the West Bottoms
Twenty-six buildings were either
destroyed or seriously damaged ano
many others suffered losses. Five
fremen were injured when a wall
fell, but 10 deaths have been re.
ported.
Those who would hazard an est
mate OF the loss considered that
while many Of the burned buildings
were old, the contents were valuable.
Some persons thought that the mini,
mum loss would be $2,500,00, possib,
as high as $4,000, 900.
The origin of the fire and the plar
it Gtarted are not known def1nitel
but it is believed to have originated j.
q warehouse leased by the Aftermath,
Furniture company at Santa Fe anG
St. Louis
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Presidents Edict Comes From
White House Following I'm
portant Cabinet Meeting.
URGES SPEEDY ACTION
Executive Asks Immediate Passage Of
Pending Legislation Empowering
Government to Deal With All
Forms Of DisIoyalty.

Washington, April 6.-The edict IL.
sued from the White House at the
conclusion Of the cabinet meeting is
that mob violence must end. To
make it effective the administration
urges the immediate enactment of
pending legislation which would en-
power the federal government to
deal severely with the several forms
Of ~disRoyalty.
President Wilson is said to regard
the growing tendency of communities
to make and execute their W laws
to suit conditions Of the hour as rep
reaent1ng a serious n to the
country. The cause is attributed to-
existing laws without teeth and un-
der which the Department of Justice
las been unable to get convictions
in the courts.
Issue Comes to Head.
Circumstances surrounding the
lynching at ColIfnsvflle, ILL.,, Of Rob-
ert Prayer, an alleged pro-German,
brought the issue to a head. The in
cident is declared to be a character
istic example of a disposition by the
American people to settle problems
In their OWL way when the laws are
inadequate.
The seriousness with which the sub
1ect was presented at the cabinet
meeting is said to have emphaized
che determination of the President
to minimize disorder growing out Of
exaggerated patriotic impulses, such
is have developed in various districts
recently.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Deferred Privilege To Be Revoked
Unless Respected, Is New Plan
Submitted to President.
WOULD WORK SLACkERS
Notifications Proposed Would Put In
dustrial IdIers to Work and Solve
Nations Labor Problem, In
c~reasing Outputs. y

Washington, April I'm a plan
submitted to President Wilson by
officials of. the provost marshal gen.
erals office and the department of
labor, drastic modification of the
draft classification lists which would
affect II way or another every one
Of the millions Of registered men is
proposed.
While the primary purpose Of the
new program is the "~puri1cation" of
the second, third and fourth classes
of registrants who are not engaged
In any productive Industry, attention
also would be given to lower Sec
tons of Glass 1, and the effect it's
trainers believe would be to solve
the nations labor problem and large
ly increase the output of the neces-
stiles of life.
Put slackers to Work.
The proposal would utilize the
draft machinery for putting indus
trial s!ackers to work. Every reg
istered man who has been granted
deferred classification would be CIV
en- to understand that such defer.
ment is not a legal right, but a privi-
lege and that If unfair advantage Is
taken Of that privilege, it will be
summarily revoked.
1t is proposed to make a most
careful survey of the lower sections
of Glass 1 and of other classes to
identify those men who are idlers
or who are gaining their living
through undesirable or harmful"
pursuits. Under the latter head, off.
Gals suggest might be listed gam.
lers, bookmakers for races, pool
room touts and others. Formal mott.
f1catton would be served upon the
men that unless within a specified
time they obtained employment in
some useful industry, they would
have their classification status chang.
ed so as to send them into military
service Immediately.
To Speed Troops.
The plan is not designed to inter.
fore with the so-called n"onessential
Industries. These may be affected
to some slight degree but officials
say much injury would be Offset
many times over by the resulting
national good from the augmented
labor supply and the greatly in.
creased production of essentials.
Administration officials who have
participated in the preparation Of
the plan declare that the next step
would be to obtain authority for the
Industrial classification of the man..
power of the country up to the age
Of so years.
The War department IS forging
ahead with it's efforts to speed ad-
ditional American forces to back up
the beleaguered lines.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Germany Apparently Prepared
For Another Big Effort-Bom-
bards Entire Allied Front.
HAIC REPORTS ADVANCE
Anticipates German Push in Somme
Sector-French Retire From Dan.
gerous Salient Under Terrific
Bombardment.

London, April 9.-Germany appar-
sntly is prepared for another big eff
Sort on the wide battle front in
sSnrthern France. Heavy drum fire
asuch as usually precedes an attack
Is reported along extensive sectors
held by the British, while the Paris
war office also announces violent ar
1illery actions along the French front.
TIL most intensive German fire seems
40 be in progress south of the Somme,
where the direct drive toward Amiens
Is on, and north of the Scarpe river,
towards the British left flank. In the
Somme sector the British have evil
IDENTITY been trying to better their po-
sition in anticipation Of the next
German push, and Field Marshal Haig
reports a slight advance of his line
Oh the south bank of the Somme east
<of Vaire-sous-Corbie
May Mean Arras Drive.
The increase in the artillery fire
north of the Scarpe river may mean a
renewal by the Germans Of their
thrust towards Arras, which broke
down utterly earlier in the battle
against the southen approaches to-
Vimy ridge.
They have shown their intense anxi-
ETY. to push forward their lines
In the northern part Of the battle area
to diminish the danger to their salient
to the south in an allied counter blow,
but have found the British line vir-
tually immovable all along the front
from Albert northward.
Extension Northward Indicated.
A still further extension OF the bat
tie northward may be- indicated, as
well in the beginning Of a heavy at
tack with gas shells upon the British
lines on the six-mile front between
Lens and LaBasse canal and east of
Armentieres, a dozen miles east Of
AaBassee.
The Germans are likewise pounding
the French lines south of the Disc,
1he extreme Allied right on the pres.
ont active fighting front. The French
have retired from their dangerous
salient here, however, and are report
I'D well established in positions which
had been prepared along the Athletic
river which offers an excellent hold
ing point.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
FOE YANKS
Two German Raids Near TouI
Are Quickly Put Down.
Enemy Driven Off BY Accurate Fire
Of Machine Guns and Au-
tomatoes.

With the American Army in France,
April 8. - The Americans have re-
pulsed two German raids on different
sectors of the position northwest of
Toul.
The Germans were driven off be-
fore reaching the American trenches
by the accurate fire of the machine
guns and automatics.
Fight at Close Quarters.
At one point the Germans laid
down a box barrage. AS soon as this
lifted the Americans came up from
their shelters and poured a heavy fire
into the advancing raiders, who re-
tired after a short period of close
fighting with the American outposts.
Raid at Another Point.
At another point the Germans
threw hundreds of gas shells before
advancing, but the Americans quick
ly donned their gas masks and wait
ed for the raiders. These they quick
ly dispersed by their fire.
nv ~Nv~
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
NINE BILLION FOR WAR
Cost to United States for One
Year of HostiIities.
Expenditures Fall Below Estimate
and Allies Get More
Than Half.

Washington, April 6.-The approx
mate cost to the United States of one
year was nine billion dollars.
More than one-half has gone to
loans to Allies.
More than one-third has been spent
for the army and military establish
ment; one-tenth for the navy; and
one-fifteenth for shipbuilding.
Just one-sixth of this big cost has
been raised by taxation and other Or
binary r Of revenue. The re-
mainder has come from sale of Liber-
ty bonds and certificates of indebted
ness.
Less Than Britaln's.
Enormous as these war expenditures
may seem to a country whose govern
ment in peace times costs between
100000, 900 and $780, 00, 900, they are
less than Great Britain's and are only
about two-thirds Of estimates made by
officials less than a year ago.. Slow
progress Of the shipbuilding program
and the retarding of the outpouring of
war supplies are regarded by officials
as the chief reasons why expenses did
not equal estimates.
Billion Per Month.
Government expenses now are run
ming about $1,000, 900, 600 a month.
Somewhat less than half goes to the
Allies, who spend the greater part Of
their loans for wal supplies In this
country.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BR|T|SHLAND|N SIBERIA
Forces Join Those of Japanese
DISSEMINATING at VIadivostok.
Moscow Announces That Move Ia
Made Without Warning to Rus
sian Authorities.

Moscow, April 9.-Forces have been
landed at V~ladivostok by the British
as we'll as by the Japanese. No warn.
ing on this action was given the local
authorities.
The following official statement
has been issued there:
I'm refernce to the landing of Jap
anese at V~ladivostok, the council Of
peoples commissaries is undertaking
political steps and at the same time
orders all the soviets, in Siberia to
offer armed resistance to an enemy
incursion into Russian territory.
Russia to Sell Ships.
It is reported the commissioners OF
the Baltic fleet have decided to sell
all transports and auxiliary warships
to Russian firms or c%itizns, ON condi.
ton that government retain control.
This means their disposal to aliens
will not be permitted. This measure
was deemed necessary in view Of the
German landing in Finland, which
creates a precarious situation.
No Russians in Finland.
No Russian troops are participating
in the fighting in Finland, according
to an official statement, all these
troops having been removed after the
Brest-Litovsk treaty. Any Russians
remaining are considered volunteers
who may BE attached to either camp
BUY l.. L. BONDS
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BUY L. L. BONI
,sIAVS BLOW UP 3 WARsHIPS
Destroy Vessels tc Prevent Seizure
by Germans.

Washington, April 9.-The Russian
warships sunk by their commanders
off the southern coast of Finland, to
keep them out of the hands of the
Germans, reported several days ago,
we're blown up after German war.
ships had opened fire on them, accord
ang to a dispatch to the State depart
gnent from Stockholm. Three of the
Russian vessels were battleships.
The landing of japanese and Brit
ash forces at V%ladivostok and the
Bolsheviki objection to the move
promise to cause the department con.
Germ,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
" BUY L.. L. BONDS -
DELAY IS HELPFUL TO ALLIES
Each Day Finds Defenses Strength
ened, Review Saws,

Washington, April 9.-Every day
finds the Allies in better position to
the German offensive, says an
official review by the British attache
hera- French, British and American
reserves are pouring in daily to de.
fend Amiens, the review declares.
Improvement in the strategic posi-
ton of the Allies is noted in the war
departments review, and announce
ment is made that Allied forces I'M
der General Ferdinand Foch are help
Ing to hold the German attacks.
The German plan has been upset
by the stubbornness Of the Allied de-
Tense, the review says.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BIG GUN STORMS PAzlS AGAIN

No Casualties Result From Another
BombardnsGnt.
Paris, April 9.-Thc bo~mbardment
Of the Paris district by the long
range German gun has been continu-
ed. There were no casualties.
The report that one of these guns
exploded is confirmed from absolutely
reliable sources. This occurred on
March rs, a lieutenant and nine men
being killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BRIBERY ATTEMPT CHARGED
Judge Lands Dismisses Entire Panel
in !. w. w. Cases.

Chicago, April 9.-Federal Judge
Lands has dismissed the entire ven.
ire in the trial of 112 Industrial Work.
ers of the World, charged with violat-
ing the espionage act, after a number
Of prospective jurors had testified
that they had been approached by
agents Of the organization relative to
their views on Socialism and the l..
w. w.
District Attorney Clyne who asked
that an entire new panel be called,
said:
1--WE will show, 1 believe, that ev-
cry venireman has been approached
and that at least one was offered
money" he declared.
The trial was postponed until next
Monday and another panel Of 100
veniremen called for that time.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Costs Germans More Than Income.

Costs Germans More Than Income.
Washington, April 6.-The average
m%iddle-class German family is spend.
ing more than its income for food,
clothing and rent, according to figures
compiled by the United States De.
partment Of Labor. The figures were
compiled from the imperial statistical
bureau, whose report vas made public
In German papers in March. 1t was
found that the German workman
spent most of the money-other than
food money-for sports and amuso.
msnts. while the clerk class spent
Ito money on books. magazines. etc.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
u. II. boNDo-
Webb Bill to President.

Washington, April 9.-Final action
on the Webb export bill permitting
American exporters t. form combina-
tons in extending their foreign COM
merce has been taken by Congress
and the measure went to the presi-
dent. Exporters under tie bill are
prohibited from acts, in their foreign
combinations, Intentionally enhancing
or depressing prices In ..hc United
States. Exporters associations are
made subject to strict supervision Of
the Federal Trade commission. which
40 given power to punish those guilty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Move For Revenge Upon Turks.

LONDON, April 5.-Erzerum, princi-
pal OF Turkish Armenia, is reported
to have been recaptured from the
Turks by an Armenian corps, aided
by a detachment Of Armenian volun-
teers. The Armenians also are re-
ported to be holding other territories
IN the Erzerum district. After the
conclusion eft peace with Turkey.
Russia evacuated Turkish Armenia,
which the Turks r%eoocupied. They
began a fresh series OF massacres,
and the Armenians organized an
army to defend themselves.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
MAKE FRENCH WOMEN WORK
Germans Send 400 to Russia, Report
in Paris.

Paris, April 5.-One thousand
''rench civilians from the occupied
districts Of northern France have
zen sent to Russia by the Germans
md are being forced to perform Ia
aor, according to information OBJ
tanned by Baron Cochin, a former
cabinet member. These civilians, 400
of whom are women, are among those
whom Germany offered to exchange
Tor Alsatfans who have escaped to
rance They were sent to Russia
after the rejection of the proposal,
which Germany attempted to place
before the French government thru
ne holy sae and Baron Cochin.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
MINNESOTA PIONEER DIES
Putnam Dana Mcmillan of MINNEAPOLIS
Passes Away.

Minneapolis, April 9-Putnam Dana
Mcmillan, for more than a quarter Of
a century one of the leading contribu.
tors to the Importance and growth OF
Minneapolis, died at his home here
Mr.. Mcmillan was IS years old and
had lived in the city for the last 46
years.
Mr.. Mcmillan was born at FryebUrg.
Me, and was a desccndent of illuatri.
Gus ancestors of Colonial and Revolu.
tionary times, being a great-gl eat
grandson of General Israel PutEam
and a grandson of Col. Andrew Nc.
MILAN.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11

Washington, April 5.-The War de-
partment has cabled General PERISH
ing, at the suggestion of the marine
corps. asking If he can absorb more
American marines in his army. The
marine corps has urged that several
thousand trained marines at Paris isl.
and, South Carolina. Quantico, Va,
and League island. Philadelphia, be
included In the Pershing expedition.
airy forces. Thus far there has been
no disposition to take In other than
the small marine increment sent
across with the original expedition.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Bandits Rob Express Safe Of

Bandits Rob Express Safe Of $2,oof
New York, April 6.-Four auto
bandits held up two employees of thu
Adams Express company near a rail.
way station in Jamaica, L. L., and es.
capped with $4,000 In cash, which was
being transported in q small safe.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
Buy L. L. BONDS
BOND SALES HEAVY FIRST DAY
100000 600 Estimate Indicates Hearty
National RESPONSE,

'NSSPS'iSSs
Washington, April 9.-Unofficial
reports to the treasury put the first
days subscriptions in the third Lii
berty Loan campaign at $3.50, 000, 900.
Officials said this probably was
somewhat too high, though as first
reports usually are too optimistic.
BUY L. L. BONDS
S Killed When Steamer Blows Up.
Norfolk, Va, April 9.-Five persons
were killed and several houses were
damaged when the steamer Annie was
destroyed by an explosion here. Po-
lice Immediately started on an in
vestigation Of the blowup, believing
1t had been caused by dynamite.
Buy L.. l.. BONDS
To Teach SammIes Stage Craft.
Washington, April 9.-Soldiers In
military training camps are to be
schooled in amateur theatricals so
that when they reach France they will
be able to provide their own shows, is
announced by the commission on tue
training camp activities. The plan,
however, will not interfere with the
commissions arrangements for send.
ing big theatrical productions into the
camps to put OF shows. Tho commits.
sion proposes to organize soldiers
possessing dramatic talent into
groups.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
:" 10 -
l.. L.
RoIo Pasha Refused Pardo,

London, April 9.-President Poin-
care has refused to pardon Bolo
Pasha, convicted Of treason, accord
ing to an Exchange Telegraph dis
patch from Paris.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BUY L. l.. BONDS


Baker and Clemenceau Confer.
Paris, April 9.-Premier Clemen-
ceau has received Newton D. Baker,
the American secretary of war.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11

CT. Ecill.ing, Kaiser Agent, Interned,
Boston, April 6.-Dr. Earl Oscar
Betting, sent from Eer'in to this
country in 1914 to uphold the Ger
man cause in public lectures, has been
taken to Fort Oglethorpe. Ca, to be
interned for the duration of the war
nc ~ or~mv o1ic>
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BUY l.. L. BONDS
Sends Beisians All Of Hubby's buds

Sends 5eisians All Of Hubby's buds.
Hammond, Ind, April 9.-Former
Representative John P. Peterson, Of
Grown Point, chairman of the Lake
county council Of defense, is a dyed in
the wool patriot. His wife is more
30. Summond to meeting Of the de-
Tense council On a spring day, Peterson
appeared in a fur cap and the clothes
In which he had been working in the
garden. He explained his wife had
collected his hats and most OF his
clothes for the Belgian relief com.
@ittee. He said he hoped some su4.
1srng Belgian would be made happy
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
BRITISH AIRMEN KILL 248
Raid Made on Cologne Results in the
Death of MANY Soldiers.

Geneva, April 6.-The recent British
half of whom were soldiers, accord
ing to the latest reports received
from Basic. The soldiers were in a
railway train bound for the Picardy
front and standing at the Cologne
station.
Pane retgned in the city for -
hours, the streets were deserted and
Tho population ND in cellars. One
report say that a major was killed.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1918-04-11
--. BUY L. L. BONDS --
GLASS TALES UNTRUE

One of Two Hundred Cases
Reported Is Verified.
Washington, April 9.-Presence OF
ground glass in food has been estab-
1ished in only one Of 200 cases investi-
gated, according to a statement issued
by the committee on public informa.
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The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-31
NORTH BENNINGTON

Mrs. Alice Kent is employed as
laundress at Lake SALISBURY
baby daughter was born to Mr. and
Mrs. Myers last Sunday morning.
The playground is absolutely free
to all children who wish to attend.
Mrs. Jennie Scrivens is nursing at
Fred Myers in South SALISBURY. A
George MCGUIRE of Church street
has moved his family TO Rutland, VT.
Mrs. ]. G. Mccullough has returned
from spending week at her cottage
in Peru.
Mrs. Esther Snyda: and George
Jones spen' Gldly az their home in
Petersburgh.
William NJ nogue o, I,lol. N. Y.
was recent guest Of NJ and Mrs.
VIM May thew
Walter Pelham of Inc Z. S. ~, is
stopping o. ?. II NJ oasthy's of
Church street
Mrs. F. II. Mattisca snd Mrs. Myron
Harrington spent MONDAY With Mrs.
L. NJ. LOOMS
Mrs. John Lane and children Of
SALISBURY visited Mrs, Voiley Nit
chell Tuesday.
Eugene Detz of SALISBURY is build
ing the new house for Mrs NJ c. Holt
on Church street.
Mrs. Celah wilkins, who underwent
an operation at the Putnam hospital
recently, is doing very nicely
Mrs. Fred Warner returned Sunday
from hospital in Springfield Mass
where she has been for treatment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Wade Of Fitch
burg, Mass, are the guests of Mr.
Wade's sister, Mrs. G. d. Madison.
Miss Lillian Mattison returned Sat
urday from Pittsield, Mass, where
she was the guest of Mrs. E. J. Hart
Webb Phillips, a student at the r
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1918-07-31

p. l.. Troy spent the weela end with
his parents. Mr. and Mrs. e. q.
Phillips
Mr and Mrs w. -. simmons were
recent guests OF Mrs. Simmons par
EMS, Nr. and Mrs. John Hewitt OF
Pstersbureh.
Mrs. Edward Ford, who las been
the guest of her parents, Mr., and
Mrs. W. f. Green Of Main street has
returned TO her home in Albany
: Miss Frances Ranney, who has
been spending a few weeks a. the
home of her brother. Z. y. kanney
returned Tuesday 10 New York City.
Miss Lucille Horton, WHO has been
spending her vacation with her sister
Mrs. J. L. Mosher returned Sunday
to Saratoga Springs.
John Maiseheld has enlisted in the
u. S. service and LETT Tuesday for the
mechanics training school at the
Syracuse University
Mrs. A. S. Payne has been spending
a few days with her daughter Miss
Eve yn who is boarding in Berlin
IN y.
| Miss Mildred Hathaway and Miss
| Lillian Mattison were in Salisbury
| Center Tuesday evening to give their
| report Of the Missionary Conference
which they attended recently al North
fold Mass
Luther Drohat Of Manchester is
spending some time with his aunt
Mrs, C. d. Nattison, while his mothe.
5 receiving treatment at the Putnam
Memorial hospital Mrs. Drohat is
: doing wen at present
W. Il. Mattlson returned Saturda,
from a five weeks stay in Crane
Rapids, Mich, in attendance at th'
Furniture Exhibit Mr. Matison ant
family left this morning for tw,
weeks outing az Kinderhook Lake
NY
The official weighing and measuring
! Of children OF pre-school age. has jus
been completed for this village TIL
work was done by mr. f. e. Dean
ir, assisted by Mrs. Dean and Mis-
Florence Mosher, district nurse
Thanks are due Rev W r Hamiln
Mrs. C. W. White and Mrs T y. Tui
ner for the use OF their automobiles
and the A. S. Hathaway Co., for tn
use Of scales. Sixty-one childrel
were weighed and measured.