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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-19

WHERE HEROES TREAD

HE latest addition to the American force OF snown
shpyard somewhere
showed
rusneo
American
shipya where
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-04-19

new Vessels CUuIu Ue UuIIC' s11U w11011
the war actually came work on these
ships was under way. This bit OF fore
sight made it necessary to build new
yards for the construction 81 trans
ports and cargo ships, but it permitted
the navy to "beat the gun" IL the mat
ter OF preparedness, and that is somef
thing. Mine sweepers' crews are
among the unsung heroes of naval af-
fairs, as their work always promises
more danger than glory.
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eELclANs BLOCK HUNS PATH

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FRENCH HELP ALLlE9
Ottawa. Ont, AprH Is. Tho Frspch
are heavily in action on the northern
battle area, says Reuter- dispatch
from London. today.
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Director General McAdoo is respon-
sible for the move to compel the coal
operators. to supply fuel to the rail.
roads at considerable less than the
government price He was discussing
the proposition with Fuel Administra'
tor Garfield without making any head
way against the latter's opposition
when he went away on his Liberty
Loan speechmaking tour.
The negotiations were continued by
Dr.. Garfield and Mr.. Williams, who is
head of the purchasing department OF
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
NAVY LAUOEO TO SKIES
Committee Has High Praise for
Organization.
More Than 1000 Ships Have Been
Armed and Equipped Since
War Began.

Washington, March 13.-Represen-
committee, appointed to investigate
the navy, declared as he filed his re-
port that the United States will have,
before the year is over, the greatest
destroyer fleet in the world.
1.-The work of the navy is one of the
most remarkable achievements of the
war;" the report declared, land in
no sense has it been found wanting"
More than 1000 ships have been
armed and equipped by the navy the
report declared. The great need of
merchant ships has caused a slowing
up of the navy's great building pro-
gram of battleships and destroyers,
but present indications are that this
work will soon be resumed. We are
turning out destroyers in from one
third to one-half the time: it was be-
lieved possible before the war
Both Parties United.
Republican and Democratic mem
bers Joined in the findings. Regret
was expressed, however, that con-
struction has been necessarily curtail-
ed by the monopolization of shipyards
for commercial vessels.
The Marine corps, associated with
the navy, rather than part of it,
was similarly complimented. The
committee urged its officers and men
be given the chance they desired
service in France
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
DRAFT WAITS ON
CHANGES IN LAW
Second Body, of 100000, to
be Called to Camp in Small
Groups.
INFLUX TO COVER YEAR
CroWder Announces Provision Made
for Industry and Agriculture
Law to Compute Apportion-
ment Basis to be Amended

Washington, March 1.-THE first
official announcement of the second
draft has just been made by Provost
General Crowder. 1t will be
ordered as soon as congress amends
the law to compute the basis of ap-
portionment among states on the
number of registrants in Class 1 in
stead of population. For purposes OF
computation 100000 men will be con-
sidered as composing the second
draft, although no such number will
be called at any one time.
Some in Deferred Glasses Liable.
Men in deferred classifcations
General Crowder announced, would be
called in small numbers as well as
men in Glass 1 for the purpose OF
utilizing special technical qualifica.
tons or sending them to schools to
acquire such qualifications.
General Crowder makes definite
statement, however, there will be no
sudden withdrawal of great numbers
from industry and agricultural next
summer. They will be drawn in rela.
lively small groups spread through.
out the year. To give exact numbers
he says, would be to give the enemy
military information.
Expect Calls in April.
While General Crowder sets no
time it was stated previously supplies
and equipment for the second draft
would become available in April. Ac.
tion on the desired legislation is ex-
pected before that time, and the first
calls are expected soon afterward.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Reform In Keeping Records.

Washington, March 13.-The long
delay in the publication of the roster
OF the American troops on board the
transport Tuscania. sunk February S,
with a loss of more than $50 live, has
caused the War department to adopt
more stringent regulations governing
the preparations ard safeguarding of
rosters. A general order instructs com
pany and detachments commanders to
prepare the record of units prior to
entraining for the port of embarkation
and to hold them readily accessible
at all times through the journey.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
YANKEE ATTACK
is SUCCESSFUL
Surprise Raid on German Trench
eS Near Richecourt Made By
American Troops.
BIG GUNS AGAIN ACTIVE
Intensive Artillery pue!s Mark En-
tire Western Front-The British
Troops In Palestine Give
Turks No Rest.

Paris, March 14.-The French Off
cial communication says a successful
surprise attack was carried out by an
American detachment in the Woevre
region Oh Cc.T an trenches south of
Richecourt.
Richecourt lies in the sector taken
over by American forces northwest
of Toul. 1t is a short distance north
of Xivray, where some of the hard
est fighting in which the Americans
have been engaged has taken place.
Raid German Trenches.
With the American Army in
France, March 13.-Delayed.)- THE
American troops east of Luneville
have again raided the German posi-
tions. Early in the morning, after
a brief artillery preparation, one pla-
tOon moved across No Mans Land
behind barrage, entered the enemy
lines and penetrated some distance
with the purpose of ascertaining
whether the German trenches were
still evacuated
The platoon found they were evac-
uated and then returned without a
single casualty. The German artil-
lery feebly engaged in counter bat
terry work against the American guns
during the operation.
Intensive Artillery DueIs.
All along the Western front inten-
sive artillery duels and raiding oper-
ations are continuing on isolated Sec
tors.
The Australians again have carried
out successful raids into German
trenches northeast of Messines, kill
ing a number of Germans and making
prisoners of others. In Lorraine, the
French near Moncel put down effec-
lively strong German attempt at a
foray, inflicting heavy losses on the
enemy and also taking prisoners.
In addition to continuation of ar
tillery duels along the Italian front
there is considerable aerial activity
daily. In fights in the air Monday
the Italians brought down five hos
tile planes.
British troops in Palestine are Civ
ing the Turks no rest. Again they
have driven forward their lines north
west of Jerusalem Numerous casual
ties were inflicted upon the Ottoman
troops and several machine guns
were captured.
German Raids RepuIsed.
London, March ia large German
raiding party attacking positions OF
the Portuguese troops near Laventie
was caught by machine gun fire from
the front and on both TANKS and suf
fered heavy casualties yesterday
morning, according to the British Of
fetal communication. Numbers OF
dead and wounded Germans were left
on No Mans Land, when the main
body took to flight.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
CHINA TO enter SIBERIA
CeIestiaIs to Send Army of 49,
600 Men, Toxic Reports.
Foreign Loan Authorized to Finance
Expedition-Harbin Made
Siberian Capital.

Paris, March 13.-The Germans
lost four airplanes in Monday nights
attack on Paris. Nine squadrons,
about sixty airplanes in all, took part
in the raid.
China to Send Troops.
Toxic, March 12.-Late dispatches
state that the cabinet at Picking has
decided to dispatch 10000 Chinese
troops to Siberia. Expenses of the
expedition to the amount of $15,00U,-
600 were authorized through the float
ing of foreign loan.
After a conference of prominent
Russians in Pekin it is reported that
Hardin has been made temporary
headquarters of the provisional Siber-
ian government and that Prince Lvoff
was mentioned for PREMIER
Definite announcement of Japan's
policy is hoped for. At present the
air is full of talk of mobilization
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
e1.Year Old Man Enters Service.

Sioux Falls, S. D., March H.
James Gillette, 81, near here enjoys
the distinction of being the oldest
man in South Dakota to enlist in the
active military service of the coun-
try. A few days ago he Joined in
Pipestone, Mimi, and enlisted, and
has been assigned to active duty in
a motortruck company of the army
Gillette came to Moody county when
a youth and settled on homestead
north of Flandreau. Moody county
claims more enlistments per capita
than any other county in the state.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
100 ARE DEAD in
PARIS AIR RAID
Women and Children Figure
Largely In Casualties From
Enemy Air Drive.
BAKER SAFE IN CELLAR
Raid May Have Been Aimed at Amer
lean Official Who Continues Inter
rupted Conference in Safety

Paris. March 14-As the direct re-
suit of what may have been a titanic
effort on the part of Germany to XIII
Secretary Baker, "a persons were Kill
ed. and &C others, mostly women and
children. were suffocated in rail-
way entrance whe nthey fled IN
panic. The secretary of war took re-
fuge in a wine cellar during the air
raid
Severty-nine persons were injured
during the bombardment.
Nine squadrons took part in the
attack and the Germans lost four
machines during the engagement.
Two Foe Officers Captured.
Another of the attacking planes was
hit by French anti-aircraft guns and
fell north of scissors. Three passen-
gers, two of them officers, were cap
tured. This machine may have been
one of those taking part in the Paris
raid.
The fact that the assault was made
in a dense fog is taken to indicate
that the Germans had definite infor-
nation of the presence of Secretary
Baker in Paris and that they hoped
for success that would, according
to their system of psychology, take
Baker Takes Refuge in Cellar.
Secretary Baker, was in conference
To I n
can chief-of-staff in a hotel suite,
when the air alarm was sounded. He
was not perturbed by the noise Of the
anti-aircraft guns, but the hotel man.
agement, fearing for the safety of the
Secretary and his party, persuaded
them to descend to place of shelter
in the wine cellar
Mr.. Baker and General Bliss con-
tinued their conference in the cellar,
where later they were joined by Ma
jor General William NJ. Black.
Mr.. Baker has gone to Versailles
for another conference with General
Bliss.
Baker Talks of Raid.
The secretary made the following
statement concerning the raid:
1T was my first experience of the
actualities of war and a revelation OF
the methods inaugurated by an enemy
who wages the same war against wo-
men and children as against soldiers.
IF his objects are to damage prop
erty. the results are trifling when
compared with his efforts. If his OBJ
Jects are to weaken the peoples
morale, the reply is given by the SUI
perb conduct of the people of Paris.
Moreover, aerial raids on towns,
which are counterparts of the pitiless
submarine war and the attacks
against American rights, are the very
explanation of the reason why Ameri-
Ca entered the war We are sending
our soldiers to Europe to fight until
the world is delivered from these
horrors"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15

Baker Crosses Ocean
With 10000 Soldiers

!. Paris, March 13.-Newton d.
= Baker, American secretary of
!. war, came to France on a
!. cruiser conveying 10000
4 troops, of which portion
j. were aboard former German
i. liner, it has just been learned.
!. The voyage was enlivened
i. in mid-ocean by subma-
!. rine alarm, according, to fur
!. Their information. There was
4 considerable cannonading be-
i. fore it was discovered the
\ ''periscope" was only float
!. ing spar.
\ Before the cruiser entered
i port, an alarm was w1relessed
!. from tie port that a subma-
!. rine was lurking nearby. The
= French sent out consider
!. able convoy of hydrOplanes
X and dirigibles. Secretary Bak-
!. er was visibly impressed by
i. the thoroughness of these pre-
4. cautions.
!. :. =. !. !. :. !. j. !. J. !. i. !.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Packers in Control. Is charoe

Kansas City, March 12.-W. R..
Stubs, former governor of Kansas.
addressing the convention of the Mis-.
souri, Livestock Producers associa-
ton here, charged that the meat
division of the Food administration
had been controlled largely by the
large packers of the country and that
the meat producers of the country
the farmers and stock raisers-are
not represented. "Mr Hoover has
lost the confidence of large percent
age of the meat producers of the Mid
die West" Mr.. Stubs asserted.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Chicago SWEETS" Win Victory

Chicago, March 11.-Chicago liquor
interests obtained victory when the
board of election commissioners de-
cided the board has the power to in
vestigate the validity of signatures
on the petition to put the liquor ques-
ton up to the voters of Chicago at
the April election. According to the
drys, the time consumed in an inves-
tigation by the board will hamper
their campaign to run the saloons out
of the city. Should the signatures be
found invalid, the petition would fall
1851 below the number required.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
La Crosse Bars German.

La Crosse, Wis, March 13.-Follow.
ing meeting of the board of educa.
ton, the teaching of the German Ian.
guage to pupils of the third, fourth
fifth and sixth grades in public
schools has been stopped. 1t was de-
tanned in the high school. President
William Leuning of the high school
in a short speech defended the teach
ing of German and deplored stopping
it just because the United States is
at war with the kaiser's country. How
ever, he voted in favor of discontinue
ing the language.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
OWATONMA RETAINS SALOONS
City, BY Increaced Majority, Votes to
Remain Wet.

Owatonna, March 19.-Owatonna
stayed wet by majority of 1872 votes
in the local option election here. Re-
turns showed the total vote of $40
for the license and 71S against. Two
years ago the vets carried the cleo
ton by 80 votes, while in ia the
city was voted dry by a majority Of
only IL.
Results in other places were: Tri-
umph changed from wet to dry; Mon
terey stayed dry; Sherburne remained
dry; Ceylon retained saloons; Hop
kins remained wet; Blooming Praire
increased it's wet majority by 10
votes. These dry places remain dry
by the following majority: Eyota, Is
votes; Elgin, 30; Stewartville, "A, and
Pine Island, 81
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
USES DYNAMITE TO END LIFE
AkeIey Socialist Feared Result of a
Probe Into Activities.

Akeley, Mimi, March 13.-William
Peregin, active Socialist leader in this
section, killed himself by placing a
piece Of dynamite in his mouth, light
ing a fuse and blowing his head off.
as the result of investigation by the
Department of Justice into his activ-
tiles for the repeal of the draft law,
last June.
After being questioned by govern
ment officials Peregin, according to
the story told by his wife, returned
to his home, and told her he would
to go to Jail sooner or later and that
he thought he had better kill himself.
His wife agreed with him and it was
decided that his wife and daughter
would destroy themselves at the same
time. They decided to use dynamite.
When Peregin had secured the dyna-
mite, his wife and doughter, who is
IL year sold, withdrew from the
agreement.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Draft Law for Aliens.

Washington, March 1.-THE Senate
committee on military affairs has re-
ported favorably Senator Fletcher's
resolution providing that the Presi-
dent may draft certain aliens into the
military service of the United States.
The bill provides that the President
may draft aliens whose governments
have concluded treaties with the Unit
ed States providing for such a con-
tingency. Under the provisions of the
bill, such aliens may have the option
of enlisting in the services of their
own countries.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Japan to Mobilize War Factories.

Toxic, March 13-The government
has introduced a bill in the diet au-
thorizing the mobilization and requi-
sition for war purposes of all factories
at present producing war supplies.
The bill would place under govern
ment control all arms and ammunition
factories, the construction Of warships
and airplanes, all fuel stores, clothing
factories, fodder necessary for the
army, and hospital supplies. Conscrip-
ton of labor to man these: factories is
also approved in the measure, which
will be pushed to early passage.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
CALL FOR $4,000 c0NscRIPTs
u. S. Order Effective March 29-Min
nesota and Iowa not Affected.

Washington, March 13.-Ninety-five
thousand more men have been or
dered by the War department to pre-
pare for induction into training
camps.
This was the last increment of the
first draft The movement will in
clude the mobilization of $4,000 South
ern negroes in Northern camps.
The movement will start March 29
and continue five days.
The order calls troops from every
state in the Union with the exception
of Iowa and Minnesota. 1t includes
men remaining from the first draft
and those liable to call in the second.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
VICTOR BERGER is INDICTED

Chicago, March 12.-Victor L. Ber-
ger of Milwaukee, former Socialist
congressman, has been indicted by
the federal grand jury here on
charges of obstructing recruiting, en-
couraging disloyalty and interfering
with the prosecution of the war.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
TO HURRY TROOPS TO FRANCE
Greater Speed to Be Urged in Send.
ing Men Abroad.

Washington, March i3-Maior Gen
eral March, acting chief of staff.
plans to make personal inspection
OF all troops in the United States in
the near future. He said he expected
to see all the men before they 60
over
Th new head of the general staff
is familiarizing himself rapidly with
details of the work going Gu in army
posts throughout the country and is
concentrating every energy on speed
ing up the departure OF the troops
for the fighting front
Reports from the inspectors and d.
vision commanders indicate that good
progress IS being made, the general
said, but he proposes to urge greater
speed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
LONG TERMS FOR SOCIALISTS
Twenty to rs Year Sentences for In
supordnation Announced.

Camp Dodge, Iowa, March 12.--
Found guilty by general courtmar-
tial of refusing to obey orders, eight
National army men from st. Paul, all
professed socialists, have been SEN
fenced to long terms of Imprisonment
in the Leavenworth penitentiary, it
is announced.
One of the men. A. S. Broms, was
given 20 years and the other seven
were sentenced to Is years confine-
ment, all at hard labor.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
TOWNLEY is AGAIN INDICTED
Gilbert Also Included in Martin Coun-
ty Grand Jury Charge.

FairmOnt, March ia. c. Town
ley. president of the National Non
partisan league. and Joseph Gilbert
manager, have been indicted by the
Martin county grand jury on charge
of publishing and circulating sedI
tious literature tending to discourage
enlistments in the military and naval
forces of the United States.
Two indictments. were returned,
each naming both men.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
TO BAR ALIENS FROM VOTING
House Bill Would Have Application
In Ten States.

Washington, March 13.-Enemy al
lens would be denied the right o vote
for President, vice-presioent, senators
or representatives in the 10 states
where they now enjoy that privilege,
under provisions of bill introduced
by Representative Flood of Virgiania
chairman of the foreign affairs COM
mittee
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
{ More Cavalry Regiments Ordered

Washington, March 11..Organiza-
ton of four more regiments of cavalry
in accordance with recommendations
from General Pershing, has been OF
dered by the war department in addi-
ton to the complete cavalry division
of the regular army already under
way. The organization points will be:
Fort Douglas, Utah; Fort Sam Hous-
ton, Texas; Fort Ethan Allen, Ver-
mont; Fort Riley, Kansas, and Fort
Meyer, Virginia. One squadron of the
18th cavalry is to be organized at Fort
Sheridan, Ill.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Hours Short for Capitol Workers.

Washington, March 1.-THE extra
ordinary war population of the nation
al capitol, it is estimated, will reach
such proportions by January that un-
less steps are taken to provide hous-
ing, 1915 persons will have no place
to live. Estimates presented to the
House committee working on housing
bills show 1858 additional persons
are expected to come mere by July 1,
and that the number will grow to 81
575 by December 81. Roughly, half of
this number can be cared for by i'm
provement of existing property.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
LUXBURG ESCAPES TO CHILE

Former German Minister FIees Ar
eentine Territory, Report.
Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 10.
1t is reported here that Count Won
Luxburg, the former German minis
ter, has fled Argentine territory, es-
Gaping to Chile.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
Opposes Draft, Gets Three Months.

Opposes Draft, Gets Three Months.
Fergus Falls, March 13.-The first
sedition case that has been tried in
this city came to a hearing, when
Peder Sandbeck, lumber dealer at
this place, was charged with having
said that he would not submit to draft
by any government, that he would
shoot anyone who attempted to draft
him and then shoot himself, and that
this was a rich mans war and those
/. who began it should fight it out. Sand
beck was tried in municipal court
and found guilty under a city ordi-
nance
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1918-03-15
FOUR DIE IN OHIO TORNADO
Property Damages Estimated at Mil
lion Dollars.

Van Vert, Ohio, March 12.-Four
persons are known to be dead, four
persons are in local hospital, be-
tween 25 and so farm homes are
demolished and scores of barns and
outbuildings blown down, the result
of a tornado which swept this county.
The financial loss in the county is
estimated at $1,000,000.
The tornado first struck at Middle
burg, travelling northeast across Har-
rison, Pleasant and Union townships.
wreck farmhouse, or possibly two
or three, and then jump over four
or five miles before doing more dam
age
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1918-07-19
Special Notice.

JUST at this time when labor
Is hard to get, and scarce, we
have decided to discontinue all
credit accounts and do a cash
business.
On and after July 18th, 1918,
We viii stop all accounts and sell
for cash giving a special dis
count. Win have Coupon Books
for sale in $500 and $1,000 a.
mounts.
Wa have been talking with a
great many Of our customers,
and they are in favor Of this
plan as it stops all loses and Civ
es us a chance to keep up a full
stock.
In war times we must stop the
loses. Help us by settling any ac-
count you may owe.
Cash paid for Poultry, Cream,
Butter, Eggs and Produce.
U. S. Food License No. 6S687,
WARDER 4 CONNOR SUPPLY
HOUSE
Phone 1853.