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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-11

ENTERTAINED AT BIRCHMONT.
tained Mr.. and Mrs. R. A. Olson of
Bemidji, Miss Mollie Olson and Mrs.
Olson, Sr., of Minneapolis, and Miss
Laura Rusne ss of Moorhead at din
ner at Birchmont Tuesday evening.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-11

Miss Mollie Olson, who has been
the guest Of her brother, R. A.-Ol-
son and wife for over two weeks, re-
turned to her home in Minneapolis
this morning. 5--& i ,x }l& a3fEa
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-11

j. If you want car, call Enterprise
Auto Co. Office phone /, residence
phone TO-. -. -: 56tf
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1918-07-11

One Of these nice days you ought
to go to Hakkerup's ard have your
picture taken. &1@.$, . @&N l4tf
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-03
OF BADGE.

Paris, June 3.-Major James II
Perkins, commissioner for Europe OF
the American Red Cross, has approx.
ed a service badge. to be worn by the
Red Cross workers after six months
or more foreign service. The badge is
a bow Of dark blue: ribbon one inch
long by three-eighths of an inch
wide, drawn together in the center by
a white band on which there is g
small red cross. One star is used to
for a year. y
The badge was authorizedsto identi-
fy those who had beenAenga8ed in Red
Cross work, particularly after the ex-
piration of their term of enlistment
when they had resumed civilian
clothes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-03
WYOMING MAY DRY UP.
(Nehraaka State Io,,rpo1

At the last national election. Wyom-
ing elected a Democratic governor and
senator and gave President Wilson q
majority. The declaration of the
Democratic state committee of Wyom-
ing Sin favor of prohibition has ac-
cordingly an important bearing on the
Wyoming Situation. Wyoming is one
of the few western states which have
eeme content with their saloons.
This action by the Democrats indi-
Gates thai Wyoming is waking up.
Nebraska will be glad to see Wyom-
constitute Nebraska's barbary coast.
whence issue pirates t prey on our
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-03
CAUSE FOR RESIGNATION.

New York. June 3.-An objection
able secret order was the cause of
the resignation Of DR.. Hermann o
Habermaas, minister OF education Of
wurttemberg which occurred recent
ly in connection with other changes
in the cabinet of Wurttemberg, ac-
cording to the Heilbronn Neckarzei-
tung. {
minister had resigned for reasons
of health. The Neckarzeitung how
ever says:
"In reality the resignation Of Mr..
Won Habermaas is attributed to a Sc
cret order which he sent at. the time
to the evangelical pastors in Wurt-
tembergs in which. the latter were
urged to AXE a stand against a peace
propaganda, the authorship Of which
and even to enemy espionage. It is
this order that broke Mr.. Won Haber-
mass neck ~,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1918-06-03

r't'1cr~ yr.th h.d wA,.ifey. we shall
NJ feel well treated by those two
satatekfssLs they cease making them.
selves q resort for such traf1c.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
K. Of c. WAR
FUND IS BIC
Local Chapter Raises Total
Sum OF $l760

Although the campaign for funds
for war work by the Knights of Co.
lumbus was conducted throughout
the United States and finished during
the first week of February, the local
camp of the order has just reported
on the results here. 1t was given out
Tuesday that the local chapter de
sired to collect the pledges made be
fore making its final report, which
shows a total sum of $l.7GO collected
and few small pledges still out
standing.
Members of the order here feel that
this has been n fine showing and are
enthusiastic over the support they re-
ceived. The committee is desirous of
expressing its appreciation for the
support received and announced
Tuesday that it has received letters
from the state committee commend
ing Mt Vernon and the local chapter
for its fine showing.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
ARREST Of HERMANN
LEAVES AHRENDT SOLE
VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR
Local Boy Only Teacher OF
Violin AT Cincinnati
College OF Music

The arrest yesterday of Emile
Hermann of Cincinnati for the al
legged overstepping of his boundaries
as an alien enemy leaves Harold
Ahrendt, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. IF.
A. Ahrendt of this city, as the only
teacher of the violin in the Cincin-
natl College of Music, according to
Mr.. and Mrs. Ahrendt. Hermann
was the director of the Cincinnati
symphony orchestra in which Mr.
Ahrendt is now a yiolnist.
What will be done to replace Herr
mann has net been learned by Mr..
and Mrs Ahrendt but they expect a
letter soon from their son stating the
condition of affairs at the Cincinnati
College of Music as IA result Of Herr
mann arrest
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
ELKS
INITIATE. 16
District Deputy Fairbanks
lnspects Lodge
A BANQUET is SPREAD
Chapter Plans Dance For Red
Cross Fund To Be Held
April |
A BANQUET is SPREAD

Fifteen candidates were initiated
into Mt. Vernon lodge, No. l4O, B. p
o. Elks, Tuesday night when District
Deputy Charles W. Fairbanks of Mar
ion. officer of the grand lodge, in
spested the work Of the organization
Inspection took place following the
initiation. District Deputy Fairbanks
reported the lodge to be in good con
dition and highly commended it .on
its local work.
About 100 members present enjoy
ed banquet after the inspection
and heard the report CT the dance
committee which was to the effect
that dance will be given Monday
evening, April |. for the benefit Of
the Red Cross at the Elks' hall.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

sell f. Crouch Frank kunkle. Louis
.Gilbert.
The following registrants have
beon notified 10 appear Tor ply
steal examination at the office OF Dr
f. c. Larimore ON March 90; Cary l..
Norris, Jay W. Perkins, Clarence +.
Dowds, Howard E. Smith. Henry +.
Sebach, Robert j. Salisbury Harry
H. Mcdonald, Carlos u. lIoglc. Carl
A. Woods, James b. Lepley, Edgar
Hawkins, Fred ~ llildrcth, Ralph f..
Workman, Charles Corvonka, Pierce
A. Thayer, George Months and Edgar
II. brown
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
SHOP MEN ATTEND
SERVICES At NJ. {.
CHURCH TUESDAY

A crowded house greeted the Rev
Fl. II, Miller Tuesday night at the NJ
Il. church. There was large attend.
ance of men from the various shops
of the city, nearly the entire center
section of the church being filed
with this delegation.
The sermon was preached from the
parable of the sower and the thought
of the hour was that men reap what
they SOW and that there is always an
increase upon what is sown He
showed the development of sin, OF
the most disastrous and unexpected
results from the small beginning. lie
appealed to men to begin a Chris.
tian life for their own sakes, for their
families, their friends and associates.
Several persons accepted the invita-
tion to give their hearts and lives to
God.
Good music continues to be a fea.
ture of the services. The orchestra
is present every night assisting Mrs
Miller in the leading. Tonight the
members of the *. of p. lodge will
attend in a body Tomorrow night
the men from the glass factories and
the members Of the Moose lodge will
attend Meetings open with the song
service at 7:15. The public is invited
IN all thasa snrvices
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
EVANGELISTIC SERVICE
AT CHURCH OF CHRIST

There will be an evangelistic ser
vice at the Church of Christ Thurs
day evening at 7:15 o'clock. The
meeting will begin with a song and
baptismal service. The sermon sub
ject; To-day, if ye Hear His Voice
Harden Not Your Heart" The cot
tage prayer meetings Thursday at
$3.50 o'clock will be in the following
homes:
Circle No Mrs. Walton, corner
High and Sandusky streets.
Circle No. 2-Mrs. Charles Frye
80 East Burgess street.
Circle No. 3-Mrs. Sharpnack, 7O3
West Gambler street.
Circle No. Mrs. Wenger, 20G
South Rogers street.
Circle No. 5-Mrs. Raymond, Co
lumbus road
You are invited to attend any one
of these prayer meetings and the
evening service. Come!
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
POLICE ARREST MAN
HERE ON CHARGE OF
ASSAULT At UTICA
Smith Alleged To Have Used
Whiskey Bottle AS A
Weapon

Thomas Smith, charged by the
marshal of Utica with assaulting the
night watchman 'of the village, Les
lie Scott, Saturday night, was arrest
ed by the local police Tuesday and
held for the marshal who came to
this city and returned with Smith in
his custody at noon Wednesday.
Smith is said to have attacked The
night watchman with a whislley bot
tie when the latter admonished him
about drinking too freely with a
crowd of men at that place. The
blow OF the whiskey bottle is said to
have nearly cut one side of Scott's
face Off
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
friends in Pennsylvania.

friends in Pennsylvania.
Huron Tinkey, who has Leen at.
tending a photography school at Nc.
Minnvillc, Tenn. arrived home Sat.
nrday and has opened his studio In
the Dowds block.
Mr. aud Mrs. c. T. Price and son.
Virgil, have returned 10 tnoir home
ON East Chestnut street after spend.
ing the winter in Fort Wayne. Ind.
with their son, Floyd Price. They
were accompanied home by Mrs.
Floyd Price and son, Myron. vino viii
visit here. Returning from Fort
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
" A R PESS|M|SN
IS OUT Of PLACE
SAYS N { " NJ A N
Sunshine Man OF Ohio De-
clares Germany Cannot
Escape Defeat
RUSSIAN FAILURE WILL
NOT AFFECT OUTCOME
Points To Allies Resources
And Americas Unification
AS Winning Factors

: There's too much pessimism about
the war;. declared John Henry New
man, lecturer and entertainer. before
the Chamber of Commerce at the
noon luncheon Wednesday. 1--WE have
too much discouraging talk. People
worry about the outcome of the war.
There can be only one way for the
war to end-ony one way it can end
we'll win!"
Mr.. Newman pointed to the fact
that America and her allies have
available the resources. in terms of
food, minerals and men-the ingred
tents necessary to the successful
prosecution of the war-Of half of
the world and then characterized the
Russian invasion by Germany as
merely watermelon Patch raid"
such as boys are accustomed to make
in comparison to the resources of the
allies.
Another reason why America will
win the war, he declared. lis be-
cause in this country more men own
their own homes than in any other on
the face of the globe and men will
fight for their own homes when they
won't for hotel"
OPTIMISM is CATCHING
Mr., Newman's speech was repete
with salies that showed his right to
the title of The Sunshine Man of
Ohio" and his infectious optimism
made an impression upon the large
crowd of business and professional
men at the luncheon.
Referring To the Civil war, in which
he lost his father and Il brother, Mr.
Newman said that such men as Sher-
man, Grant, Sheridan and Morgan
had fixed the colors in Old Glory so
that they "would never run" He en-
phasized the fact that there are no
sectional differences in the United
States, that the nation is solidly uni
fled in its war upon Germany, and
cannot fail to win.
The attendance at the luncheon
Wednesday was the largest it has
been for several weeks and the
speaker was frequently interrupted
by applause, as he brought forth his
patriotic and cheering views.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Hutchinson.Hays
Wedding

Mr.. Earl Kenneth Hutchinson and
Miss Mabel Ruth Hays, both of this
city, were united in marriage at the
home of the Rev. j. A. Long in East
Vine street at o'clock Monday even
ing, They were attended by Mr. and
Mrs. Reed McPeek. Mrs. McPeek is
Il sister to the bride. Mr.. and Mrs.
Hutchinson will live in Akron where
Mr. Hutchinson IS employed in rub
ber factory.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
SELF-SERVE SYSTEM
NOW USED BY c. OF c.

A new scheme was adopted at the
merce luncheon Wednesday when the
seli-serve system of dishing out the
"eats" to the members was intro
duced by f. J. Turner, who is now
serving the luncheons.
The members formed in Il long
line were handed th9E plates well
filed, and cup of coffee and then
hunted chairs at the tables.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
20 REGISTRANTS ARE
GIVEN CLASSIFICATION
BY DISTRICT BOARD

The following classiications have
been received from the district board
on registrants' Industrial claims and
appeals;
Class donald j. Bell, Benjamin
II. Raley, Morgan McGill, Chester e.
McMillen, Otto d. Baker, Homer G,
Watkins, Leland C. Ebersole, Charles
f. Hearn, Walter S. Blakely, Berlin
i. Blakely, Elmer j. Wander, Lewis
A. Mawer.
Class 2-Carlton A. Scott, Clay
Scott Charles G. Huffman, Arthur G.
Smith, Burgess G. C. Lahmon, Rus
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
SHORT LOCALS

Romeo Williamson went to Colum
bus Wednesday 10 spend the day q,
business.
DR.. and Mrs. h. G. Limbaugh o
this city spent Wednesday in Colum
bus.
Paul Marscno, who has been visit
Ing relatives in the city. has return
ed to his home in Canton.
T.. l.. Minard. who spent the week
end with relatives here. returned 10
Cleveland Tuesday, accompanied by
Mrs Minard, who has been visitins
In Utica and this city for week.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Ralslon pf This
city spent Wednesday in Gambler
attending the funeral of Frank
Welsh.
M and Mrs. w. Il, Athoy returned
Wednesday To their home in Kiger
Mrs. Athey has been patient at the
NJ. < S. hospital
Louis Schiappacasse has returned
to Canton after visiting MIR. and Mrs
A. Schiappacasse of East Chestnut
street, for a few days
Charles w. Fairbanks returned to
his home in Marion Wednesday
morning after inspecting the local
lodge of l3lks Tuesday night.
A. f. Westrch returned to his
hcme in Howard Wednesday after
spending Tuesday in this city attend
ing the inspection OF the Elks lodge.
Mrs. Cora Portrait has left for her
home in St Johns, Mich, after visit.
ing Mrs. ID. l.. jenkins and Mrs. vii.
liam Shellenbarger.
Mrs Miles J. Fish is spending a
few days with relatives in Akron.
Theodore Durbin of Akron is spend.
ing a few days with relatives in Dan.
vile.
James Lamson spent Tuesday in
Columbus on business.
Dr. c. c. Crider went to Columbus
and Marion on business Tuesday.
Sheriff Walter b. Mossholder spent
in Danville on business.
DR. II. w. Blair and DR. H. w. Col.
vile spent Monday in pleasantville
ON business.
Clifford Brentlinger went to Co
lumbus Monday to spend few days
on business.
j. E. Ward and Harry l.. Ward of
his city spent Tuesday in Pataskala
where they attended II dairy sale
Harry DEEMS. superintendent of
the Children's Home. went to Brink
haven on BUSINESS Tuesday.
Mrs. Charles Eagle of Marion
street went TO Utica Monday for
few days visit with relatives.
o. l.. Cummins of Martinsburg
spent Monday in this city on bust.
ness.
Harry Silliman of Detroit, Mich.
has returned to his home after spend.
ng Sunday with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. $. L. Silliman of Centerburg.
Mrs. c. G. Kinney was called to Ak.
'on Tuesday by the illness of her sis
er, Mrs. Charles keenan,, formerly
,f this city.
Miss Fannie Drucker has returned
. Cincinnati after spending the
weekend with Miss Elna Young, East
Gambler street.
Mrs. Arthur HanicQ returned to her
lome on South Main street Monday
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

C. A. Steinhoff spent Wednesday in
Columbus on business.
Paul M. Ashbaugh spent Wednes-
day in Columbus.
c. d. Horn returned to his home in
Howard Wednesday after business
trip TO this city Tuesday.
Mrs. j. A. Long of East Vine street
went to Columbus Wednesday TO
spend the day.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

30 would take them. BY Monday he was
like another man The blues we're gone
no more trorble with his stomach, and
the best part is that the trouble has not
returned. cannot prais, Chamber
'ain's Tablets too highly"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

stO III ac h 80 bad |
thought | could not
live. Onr doctor said
it was congestion of
the stomach. / would
goto bedperfectlywell
and wake up in the
night as bad as | Icould
be and live. 0ur doc.
tor said it would do
no good to give imedi.
cine internally. FL e
had to inject medicine
in my arm. Since tax.
ing Cham berlain's
Tablets | can eat any.
thing l want without
hurting me-" This
form of indigestion is
extremely painful and
often dangerous.t BY
taking Chamberlain ;
Tablets after eating,
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

cured, writes Mrs
Sarah Baker of Not
tinghili, Mo. "Our
III erch ant bonglf.
som g of Chamber
lain s Incidence
last fall and also r.
ceiyed some free trial
samples of Chamber
lain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets lie
gave us some of them
and ] wanted my hus
band to try then, He
said it would do nc
good. His stomach
had be en- troubling
him worse than ever
At last on Friday !
told him if he would
not take those tablets
| was going TO send for
a lnnAn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Welded In
Chicago

Word has been received by rela-
tives in this city Of the marriage of
Mr.. George Muchihausen of Chicago
and Miss Louise George formerly of
this city. The bride is the daughter
of Mn. and Mrs. Walter George of
this city. The wedding occurred ON
March I.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

Mr. otto Corwin Johnson of Mid
dicbury township and Miss Helen
blanche Bishop Of Pike township
were united in marriage at the home
OF the Rev. j. A. Long. on East Vine
street, at o'clock Tuesday after
noon. Mr. and Mrs. johnson will live
81 farm in Middlcbury township.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

FOR SALE-Close.in farms: 62
acres, well improved, Y mile off pike
road. Eight acres of wheat goes to
buyer. Fine S-room dwelling, good
as new barn. wagonshed, garage, tool
house, good fences, few acres wood
land; $1,000, good terms. Also 100
acres 2l3 miles out, | acres of wheat
go to buyer. Twelve acres good tim
Der, springs, good S-room house,
bank barn, wagonshed, etc. Well To-
Gated on a good road. $4,000, part
Ohio. If IT,"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

We have the best proposition on
Ford tires in Knox county. Max
Meyers. Mammoth Stove store. West
Gambler street. S-tf Fauf
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Attacks Of Indigestion

81 nelieve Chamberlain Tablets have
sived my life, writes Mrs. Maggie Coil,
Golden City, No. ~ had pains in my
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
How She
Cured Her Husband

"for i've years my husband suffered
with If stomach. The medicine he took
only gave relief Cor IL Whiln ,nthinn
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

and especially when you have fulness
and weight in the stomach after aating
the disease may be warded off ana
avoided. Chamberlain s Tablets not only
aid digestion, but strengthen and inyig
Srate the stomach.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

The r. A. G. club met and organ.
lied AT the home of Miss Grace Bak
er. North Sandusky street Tuesday
evening. Refreshments were served
ana music was enjoyed during the
evening.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

Mrs. Harry Ward is spending a few
days in Newark visiting relatives.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15
Wanted, For Sale, &c

WANTED-To rent farm on
shares, Citizens phone 2O3OJ. If IT,"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

LOST-Between Mt. Vernon and
Mt. Liberty Saturday morning an au-
tomobile tire chain. Finder please
return to Hoy L. Russell at The Ran
ner Office. Il r.
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

WANTED-A lady to assist with
work at Chidrens Home. Citizens
2OS5-M. xi4 xl5*
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

FOR SALE--A number of wood
and iron pulleys of different sizes,
two sets of cone pulleys, several
lengths of line shafting, different
sizes, and hangers. Call at Banne'
office tt Il
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

FOR SALE-Twenty acres, just off
pike road, close to city. House, nice
barn, fine spring, orchard, two acres
good oak timber, wheat, meadow, etc.
At the price of an ordinary city
property. Possession now See W.
c. Rockwell, Mt Vernon, o. If If"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

FOR SALE-S.room house, barn,
corner lot. Citizens 462 blue.
MA x15s
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

FOR Perfectly gentle fam
lily horse. M. II. Rosenthall. x16 xl5"
The Democratic banner. (Mt. Vernon, Ohio) 1898-192?, 1918-03-15

WANTED-To rent about so acres
of good pasture for cattle for the sea-
son. Call Citizens $50 red, or 2OlS.K.
xl9F
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-26
BAKER ASKS "A
CHANGE REPLY
FOR WAR DEPT
SECRETARY Or WAR REQUESTS
THAT OCCASION BE ARRANGED
WHEN DEFENSE OF DEPART
MENT EXPECTED.

Washington, Jan. 25. - Secretary
Baker today asked Senator Chamber :
.ain to arrange an occasion. at which
all nerlbers of cong ress disposed TO
attend may do so and hear a statement
in reply to the senator's charges of
inefficiency in the army.
Secretary Baker sent the following
letter to the senator
My Dear Senator Chamberlain:
The questions which have arisen
with regard to the conduct of the war
require an explicit statement from me
for the information of your committee
and generally for the information OF
congress and the country
'I feel that in justice l owe such a
statement to the splendid officers and
men of the army who have forgotten
themselves and labored with self
sacrifice and as I think success in the
building of great army.
Tt is due also to the great number
of men of business and of affairs who
have accepted the invitation of the
war department to come to Washing
ton and brought their business expert
ence, their talents and their judgment
to the work in hand. And, think the
people of the country are entitled tn
nave at large Il VI mat ia
been done by America in the war.
Il, therefore, respectfully request
that your committee arrange an op-
portunity for me to make such a state
ment and that the time and place be
fixed as TO enable all members Of the
senate and the house of representa-
tives who are so disposed to attend
IF this request can be complied witt
| shall be happy to be advised at your
earliest convenience Of the time and
place"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1918-01-26
MUCH UNREST
.INGERMANNAVY
is REPORTED
LIEUTENANT WHO DESERTED RE-
COUNTS SEVERAL ENCOUNTERS
EVIDENCING STATE OF DIsSAT-
ISFAcTioN AMONG SAILORS.
(Rv Associated Press. }

London, Jan. 25.-A German naval
engineer with the rank of lieutenant
who has deserted from kieL according
to an Amsterdam dispatch to the Daily
Express states that dissatisfaction
among the men of the German fleet
is much more serious than in the
army. He asserts there have been inn
portant revolts, generally among the
crews of mine sweepers.
Three weeks ago a squadron of
mine sweeping traw1ers entered Ham
burg after an expedition, in which
three men We're lost in an encounter
with the British and one Of the traw-
lers was damaged. Before the men
were permitted to go ashore, accord
ing to this account they were notified
that they must report back for duty
within an hour. They asked time for
rest. The Hamburg commandanr re-
fused, whereupon 80 men declined to
obey the order.
An hour later a lieutenant named
Wagner arrived end ordered the men
TO return to their boats. They re-
fused The lieutenant swore at the
men and struck two of them the dis
patch continues. He was then TIN own
into the water and left to drown. The
commandant who had watched The
rnutiny dispatched a motor boat car
rvine two machine guns which fired
into the crowd of sailors killed Al and
wounded 73 The others were arrested
and sentenced to terms of imprison-
nnent varying from five to twenty
yHars