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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

The oldest provision of international
law is that a war vessel, destroying a
merchant vessel, either enemy or neu-
trail, must provide for the safety Of
passengers and crew. This the sub
marine cannot do. In some instances
a submarine has purposely destroyed
them. This was deliberately advised
by Count LuXburg, German Ambassa-
dor to Argentina.
The United States recognized the
British blockade as legal. The legal
ity of blockade depends on proper
notice, on its being effective" and
on its being conducted according to
recognized rules. The British block
ade was duly announced, has been al
most 100 per cent effective, and, with
few exceptions, is conducted as was
our own blockade of the South in the
Civil War Some disputed points
have been agreed upon; some have
not. None involve life; the evidence
for all exists. Great Britain has Of
fered to submit doubtful cases to ar
bitration. They viii finally go before
the Hague Court, and the property in
volved will be given 10 whoever makes
the best legal case.
The United States holds the German
blockade Illegal; because it has not
been one per cent effective, because it
is conducted with absolute disregard
of international law, and because it
violates the first principles of human
ity, upon which international law Is
founded. The German government did
not defend its practices as legal, but
argued that its violations OF law were
in retaliation for violations by Great
Britain, and that they were justified by
necessity. :.
The United States denies that anyl
act of one of two fighting nationsl
justifies the other in illegal actionsI
against neutrals The neutral main
tains his case separately against each
each must be judged by its own acts.
If one nation is allowed to cast in
ternational law to the winds, becauseI
it thinks its opponent has, law ceases
to have any meaning.
Still more destructive is the doc
trine of necessity. Law admits the
argument of self-defense against the
charge of murder, but in thatp case
the court judges the evidence. III
every individual or nation is allowed
to determine what is necessary, theyl
will constantly decide that anything
convenient is necessary. Their ownI
opinion becomes the guide of action,
their wish is substituted for law.
Our dispute with Great Britain hasI
been conducted with recognition of the
supremacy of law. Differences of
opinion are being determined by the
regular processes of law. Germany has
overridden the fundamentals of law
She has made it contest of strength
alone. If she succeeds, law betweenl
nations vanishes. The only way OIL
maintaining our rights, now or in the
future, is to deal with her as law.
abiding citizens and nations have al
ways dealt with brigands and pirates;
that Is by force.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Are Submarines Outlaws
BY CARL RUSSELL FISH, Professor of American History
in the University of Wisconsin.

The wages Of every workingman and
the price obtained by the farmer for
every bushel of wheat depend upon
the freedom of the seas.
Freedom on the seas is Just like
freedom on land; it means nothing if
one person or nation is free to treat
another just as he wishes. Real free
dom means that all people shall have
equal rights upon the seas, protected
and regulated by known and accepted
rules of law If we had allowed Ger
man submarines the kind of freedom
they demanded, American industry
would now be wrecked and the Amer
lean farmer would be fortunate to get
fifty cents for his wheat.
Great Britain and Germany are
trying to starve each other This is
a perfectly legal war object. is the
siege method, which has been en-
2loyed from the beginning of civilized
war. No great nation has ever before
been besieged, because mechanical
means for doing it never before ex-
listed.
When a nation is conducting a siege,
1t is allowed to stop all trade of neu-
trails with the besieged area, on con-
dition that recognized rules are COM
piled with. The action of Great Brit
ain and Germany is to be judged ac-
cording to the methods they employ.
Great Britain has laid out certain
zones" on the seas, blocking entrance
to Germany from all seas except the
Baltic. All vessels found in these
zones" are brought to British port
and searched Those on the way to
Germany are held, Those for other
countries are allowed to so on, If they
contain nothing of use TO Germany.
This prohibition includes goods to be
shipped overland to Germany from
Holland or Denmark, or over the Baltic
from Norway or Sweden. II includes
also goods for use in those coun-
tries to take the place of their own
goods shipped to Germany. If, for in
stance, Holland ships all her own lard
to Germany, intending to supply her.
self from America, Great Britain con-
siders this an evasion of the blockade,
and stops the extra American lard
shipped to Holland.
No lives are imperilled in this work.
All case Vi NGSStlS SJOpptu are
promptly tried in regular courts. Ex-
oept in the case of goods universally
acknowledged to be contraband, all
losses are paid for.
Germany has laid out zones" cut
ting off Great Britain, France, and
Italy from all the world. She has an
nounoed that aay vessel found IN
,hese zones, going anywhere, with any
cargo, is liable tc instant destruction
by her submarine It is not, as is
sometimes stated. only vessels carry
ing munitions The submarine has ne
means of telling the innocent from the
guilty. If 1t makes a mistake, no court
can make it right later, for the evil
dence is destroyed on the spot. The
essence of law is that acts shall be
examined by courts. In destroying
evidence, the submarine is an outlaw.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes From ReedSyiIle.

BE sure TO attend the farmers insti-
tute TO be held here next Tuesday and
Wednesday.
a fine program has been arranged
and large list OF premiums will be
given for the various grains and also
premiums for the ladies' for the best
cooking.
Dr. Cary celebrated his birthday
Tuesday.
Mrs. A. Rank and Mrs. Mendlick
spent Tuesday at the Cary home.
Miss Mary Reddin, one OF our high
school teachers, is confined TO her home
with measles.
Mr. Ed Maertz aged IS, who died
Saturday afternoon after long illness
was buried Tuesday afternoon.
Friends OF Mrs. Henry Bratz we're
surprised Saturday afternoon, 10 hear
Of her sudden death.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From Grimms.

William Sbeeby, son OF Mrs John
Sheehy, was almost instantly killed by
a fast limited train, on his way to work
in Milwaukee the past week. The
news of his sudden death was terrible
shock to his many friends.
His remains were brought home and
laid to rest in the Maple Grove ceme-
terry. Besides his mother he leaves two
brothers, John and Elmer and one Sis
ter Margaret. The entire community
extend their sympathy to the bereayed
family.
The Clarks Mills five defeated the
Grimms team here last Friday by a
score OF Ia to IL.
Death entered the home OF Micheal
Hogan, Thursday, and took from their
midst kind and loving wife and moth
err. Mrs, Hogan had been sick but q
short time and her death came as
surprise to neighbors and friends. She
leaves husband, two small childaen,
an aged father, three sisters, Mrs.
Mulians Of Amigo, Mrs. Daley of
Minnesota; Mrs. Macalroy of Chicago.
and two brothers, Richard and James
of this place.
Due to the shortage Of coal the Union
Lime Kilms have had to close down for
few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. Grady and Mr.. John
Logan and daughter Stella Of Osman
attended the funeral Of Mrs. Hogan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan O'Connel and
Mr.. Martin O'Connor Of Appleton at
tended the funeral OF William Sheeby.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes From Pigeon Lake.

Mrs. Fred Schmidt and niece Irene
spent few days Of last week visiting
with relatives and friends at Mantle.
voc.
Mrs. Louis Lntzke celebrated her
birthday last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. August Prahl have re-
turned from a visit with their daughter
at New Holstein.
Miss Alexia Kautzer is visiting with
friends at Manitowoc.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kautzer and MIR.
and Mrs. Albert Kautzer OF Chiffon
spent few days here with relatives.
Mr.. William Dunbar returned u
Kiel Monday after . visit here with
friends.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes from ROSeCranS.

Henry Elmer is handing out cards
announcing his candidacy for town
chairman.
Albert Petska, Jr., of Camp Custer,
Michigan, visited with his parents
Saturday and Sunday. He expects to
leave for New Jersey camp within a
few days.
7. E. Doolan OF Maple Grove agent
for the Mullins Mfg. Co. Of Brillion
disposed Of two milking machines to
Jos. Reedy Jr., and Henry Kane last
Saturday.
Paul Mas has purchased a new Ford
from Kriwanek Bros. OF Denmark.
Many OF our farmers were business
callers at Oshkosh OF late.
Miss Rose Vanish who teaches at
flanders spent Saturday and Sunday al
her home.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes From MadSen.

Mr.. Otto Rogne has returned from
Marquette, Mich, where he was called
by telegram announcing that his
brother died after few Gays illness Of
pneumonia. The deceased leaves
family OF five orphan children as the
wife and mother died, about 4 months
ago. Mr.. Rogne expects to have the
children brought here and give them
home.
The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Tosten-
sons last Thursday. They voted to
send $40 to the Thomas Hospital for
Consunptives at Minneapolis. Mimi,
where Doyle Osulson is to be taken
this week for treatment.
The Ladies Aid will mold their next
meeting March at the home Of Mrs.
John Larson.
Mrs. Reinhold Rusch was taken to
the Manitowoc hospital 10 have seri.
Gus operation perforated.
Mrs. n. T. Nelson is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Peters at Chicago.
Jerpen congregation held their an
nual meeting February %
Mr.. N. =. Peterson and Mrs Thomas
Ryan and son Oliver left for Sawyer,
Door Co., to attend the funeral Of their
brotherin law, knut Jomen Mr..
Jomen was born and raised in the town
Of Liberty.
The Jerpen Harmony society held a
social last Sunday evening. Miss Poul.
son delivered several patriotic readings
and Mrs. White sang several songs.
There was very interesting and good
program. A large crowd was present,
as everyone is interested to contribute
TO the one hundred dollar fund.- that is
to be given 10 the Lutheran canton
ment fund for soldiers.
Rev. Boyd and Mr.. Dorsch Of Mani
towoc visited with Rev. White last
week Tuesday.
Mr. Oscar Larson received a message
announcing the death OF his brother
in-law, Anton Aubo Of St. Hlaire,
MINI. he suffered from cancer Of the
cheek. He had several operations,
but Of no avail. Mr. Aubol was born
and grew 10 manhood in this vicinity.
His home is the farm now owned by
Frank Drummer. He left here when a
young man to seek home aud located
on farm near St. Hilaire, Mimi, but
returned year later To claim AS his
bride, his childhood playmate Miss
Mary Larson, and left again for the
west, where he has been "A successful
farmer. His many friends here were
sorry to hear Of his death. A sister,
Mrs. Edwin Thompson, resides ut Val
ders.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

She had been married but a few
years and leaves husband, a mother
and one brother besides large number
OF friends.
Friends OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Nor
rissey called Saturday to offer congrat-
ulations it being their 50th wedding
anniversary.
Louis Kruger while in the swamp
with his son Almann Saturday had the
misfortune OF cutting his foot SO severe
ly that it was necessary to remove him
to the hospital at Manitowoc where he
is getting along nicely now.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
CAUSED BY WEIGHT OF SNOW
Simple Explanation of Odd Shapes of
Trees, That Has Been Mystery
to Many.

To the person who is not versed in
forest lore the grotesquely bent tree
trunks that are to be found in almost
all woods are mystifying, and wonder
is often aroused as to the cause, re-
marks the Popular Science Monthly.
Foresters will tell questioners that in
the case of trees in mountainous cOun-
try and other sections where the snow
fall is heavy, the weight of snow is re-
sponslble in most instances for the
queer twists they assume. When a
tree is young the weight of snow that
falls on It's branches often bends the
trunk over until it is flattened to the
ground. Sometimes it is buried under
six or eight feet of snow and held in
that position so long that when warm
weather comes the tree fails to spring
back into its normal position. The
summer sun causes the tip of the young
tree to turn upward and if it manages
to withstand the weight of the snow of
the next winter, that portion of the
tree will, as general rule, continue to
grow in a normal way. "Hairpin" bends
and other odd shapes result.
A curious tree stands on the top of
Tunnel hill, Johnstown, Pa, about four
miles from town. 1t is sugar maple
about one hundred years old which has
prolonged its own life by grating
branch into a much younger tree.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes From Francis Creek.

A social party was held at Victor
Meyers place last Saturday evening
The time was spent in playing cards
and dancing, Those who attended were
and relatives.
A babylboy put in his appearance last
Thursday evening at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Sharvan.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Notes From Quarry.

The following program will be given
at the Quarry School on Friday even.
Ing March first. Admission OF ten cents
will be charged The money thus OBJ
tanned will be used In order to obtain
The 1907 In the Red Cross Junior mem.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Strict REGULATION.

Freeman was visiting at his grand.
pas home, and as he was a mischiev.
Gus little chap, was constantly being
told, Don't do this" aud Don't do
that" Finally, with n look of disgust
ON his face, he climbed up into chair
and asked, seriously, "What can fello
do In this house. anyways"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
MAKING BULGARIAN Milk.

The milk Of the Bulgarlans, well
known all over the world for It's SUI
perior nutritive quality, Is made by ex-
posing II TO the sun, the rapid develop
ment of the germs under the action of
the ultra violet rays being such that
when II becomes dry they are in high.
ly concentrated form.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

The Pigeon Lake Tigers took three
straight games from the Five Corners
Bear Cats of Eaton in bowling game
at the Valders alleys last Friday even
ing. Hurrahl Hurrah! for the Pigeon
Lake Tigers.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Rabbit Hair Supplants Wool.

Rabbit hair is supplanting wool In
the felt hat making industry of Aus
tralia, where there are thirty factories
in operation ut present making use
of rabbit fur for this purpose. 1t Is
said to be superior TO the finest
merino, ard millions of rabbit skins
are made use of annually.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28
Enalneerlnq Ants.

The ants OF South America have
Deen known to construct q tunnel
three miles In length.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1918-02-28

Application OF Reason.
II Is by reasoning that we arrive at
The reason Of thinRs,, -
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01
Buy a Smileage Book.

Buy a Smileage Book.
 Jesse woods on R. l was business visitor in town Saturday.
 Walter Norton has resigned his work as cashier in the M. & N. A. railroad station at Harrison and re- turned to his home on Route 4, and will try farming the coming season. Henry Watts is in the Warner dis trct erecting dwelling for Newt Campbell.
 Alden Irby has returned to his train ing quarters at Ft. Smelling, Minn., after 15 day furlough.
 Don't fail to see the ten girls that represent the ten Nations at war at The Majestic Friday night. Price II and 22c. adv
 Mrs. Tom Morris of Berryville spent Sunday in Green Forest.
 A service flag with fifty stars has been placed out in front of the Missouri and North Arkansas railroad general office at Harrison, that being the num- Der of employees of the road who have gone to fight for our freedom.
 For watch and clock repairing see Elmer Wise. All work guaranteed. l am here to stay. Southwest corner of square. adv
 Charlie Payne and Miss Allie Go- forth surprised their many friends by getting married on last Saturday. The happy couple drove to Berry vile where the wedding ceremony was performed. We extend our good wishes to these highly esteemed young people.
 Chiropractic is the sensible, drugless road to health adv
 E. J. Goes returned to his home at Blackwell, Okla, Sunday night after a week here looking after the interests of his farm.
 Old papers for sale at The Tribune office.
 G. E. Tarbox will sell his 45-acre farm, four miles south of Berryville on R. F. D. 2, at public auction on Tuesday, March 5. Terms, part cash, balance to suit purchaser. adv
 In the window of Shaffer's Drug Store is displayed most beautiful service flag. It is in honor of Sergeant R. w. Shaffer who is now in training at Leon Springs. Tex. From recent photograph sent his father we judge army life is serving Ralph well. as he still wears the happy smile that per vaded his countenance when he left Green Forest. In fact Ralph has made exceedingly good so far as 75 per cent of the boys who were called to Leon Springs for training were, from one cause and another, rejected. Mrs. Cora Brown and children, who have been visiting relatives on Osage returned to their home in Ivanhoe, Okla., Monday night. They were ac- companied home by Mrs. A. c. Wal ker, who will visit her son, Will, and l family.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01

Mrs. Ellen Grever visited the twins at the home of her daughter. Mrs. J. L. Russell, at Harrison, first of the week.
 Green Forest business men at Berry vile Monday were: J. B. Reeves, Ray Anderson, John Stafford, C. c. O'Neal, L. H. Smith and wife, A. J. Tabor, c. D. Shaffer, F. M. Seitz, and Seaman Buell..
 J. w. Slover and wife of Denver were guests during the week at the home of the latter's sister, Mrs. Geo. Buell..
 For sale or trade-Two mares, 8 horses, 1 coming 2-year-old mule, 2 wagons and hack. Will take some cows and hogs as part pay J. H. McNeely on c. H. Orebaugh place. ad
 Miss Willie Ragsdale came over from Berryville Monday and made arrange ments for the removal of the family from this place to Berryville where she is now employed by the Berryville Telephone Co.
 Jerome Callen of Raum took care of business in Green Forest Tuesday.
 Will Thorn is advertising a public sale to be held at his farm two miles south of Green Forest on Friday, March 1. He has stock, farming inn plements, household goods, etc. adv
 R. L. Grable has sold his residence property on Cherry Street to Uncle Joe Howard and the latter is now at home in his new property. Mir. Gra- ble and family will no longer be identi- fled with the citizenship of Green For est, but their many friends wish them good luck wherever they may go.
 Until further notice Dr. Jackson will he at the Hotel every Tuesday and Friday afternoons. adv
 G. w. Musgrave, son-in-law of A. J. Cox, is here from Wichita Falls, TeX., on business.
 Green Forest Canning Co. is still open for few more contracts. Come in at once and sign up so we may be able at once to send out order for cans. We base the amount of cans needed on the amount of acres we contract for. Un- less we secure 200 acres by Saturday week we will not run the factory. We will pay the grower $15 per ton. adv NJ. s. CoXsey & Son.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01

One ''meatless meal" each day breakfast.
 One "wheatless meal" each day supper.
 One "porkless day" each week. Saturday.
 Closer observance of "meatless Tues- day" and "wheatless Wednesday," is also ordered.
 Lost-A pocket book containing some money. Finder can have same identified at The Tribune office and receive liberal reward. adv Rev. c. H. Sherman was business visitor at Berryville Thursday.
 Presiding Elder G. G. Davidson held quarterly conference here Wednesday. For sale-One Nsrragansett gobbler, and 2 White Wyandotte cockerels. All good ones. Andy Cox. adv There were 50 ladies in and around Green Forest who registered during the week. Some of the ones who registered the first time re-reRfstered and perhaps all would have had the registration cards not been scarce.
 For sale-Well improved land. 1-2 mile southwest of town. See the own- ar w A. Parsons. adv
 Dennis Carpenter and family motor ed up from Denver in their new Ford Wednesday.
 Miss Cleta Snyder left Wednesday night for Walla Walla. Wash. where she expects to become the bride of w. E. Bishop at the home of the latter's sister. Mrs. Mack Cecil.
 An extension of the side walk from South Main street is now under con- struction.
 The yellow flag now floats from the gate of Sadie Murchison which means the inmates have smallpox. The ex' posture came from the brother who came two weeks ago from Oklahoma after the aged mother. We under. stand he was just getting over the disease. It is very much regretted that health officers and all concerned do not manage such dreaded disease in a way to prevent any possible spread.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01
Linger-Loneer

Dr. and Mrs F. K. Morrow entertain e 1 at 12 o'clock dinner on Wednesday. The guests were the members of the l.. l.. Club and their husbands and Mrs. Ollie Bedding. Mrs. Morrow is possess ed of the tact as well as talent of cooking and serving to please the most fastidious and she didn't fall short of this along any line on this enjoyable occasion. Reporter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01

Herman McGehee and wife are now residents of Tulsa, Okla. Herman having secured position as street car conductor.
 Mrs. Jessie Moore has returned from an extended visit at the home of her brother in Ash Grove, Mo.
 For Notary work see J. C. Pinkerton. adv All whiskers look alike to me. I've got the same old price. you see. One thin dime at Estes Barber Shop. w. A. Hackney purchased the resi- dence property in Eureka Springs last week instead of trading his farm for same.
 Adrain Firestone arrived home Wednesday night, having received his call from Uncle Sam. He will take his physical examination at Berryvlle today (Friday.) R. w. Christian. who was called here from Durham, Okla, on account , of the sickness and death of his sis. ter, Mrs. Wm. Patton, was pleasant visitor in our office Wednesday.
 Wedding Bells at Camp Beaurssard
 Miss Leona Lamb was a recent visitor at Camp Beauregard going for the purpose of being uni ted in marriage to l Tim Firestone.
 The ceremony was performed Feb. II, 1918, by Rev. Wilbanks, a Baptist minister. in the.presence of Ollie Gray son and Miss Blanch Grainner, all of Alexandria.
 Mrs. Firestone is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. w. E. Lamb and Tim IS the youngest son of Mrs. Allie Fire stone. These are two highly respected families and the many friends of both join in wishing that the Kaiser may soon be whipped that this matri. monial journey may be finished in peace.
 While in Alexandria Mrs. Firestone visited the camp three times and re- ports our boys all enjoying life by hay ing the best of health
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01
MAJESTIC THEATRE "The Home of Good Pictures"
 (FRIDAY. MARCH D A PATRIOTIC PROGRAM 10 girls and five reels of
 good pictures.
 II and 22 cents
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 THE HIDDEN HAND"

Second episode of the big Four-Star serial. See Doris Kenyon perform a succession of startling adventures. Pathe Weekly News. A good comedy dumping Jealousy" 6 and II cts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1918-03-01
OPPORTUNITY

A rare one for some man who wants
 one of the best places in Berryvile. About two acres of land with good improvements one block north of the school building. $750 cash or $500 with payment of $100 down and $lOO per year with interest at 8 per cent. Possession March 10. l.. A. Lincoln, Oglala, So. Oak. adv