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The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22
SAW l2HANGED
SOLDIER CLAIMS
Witness at Senate Investigation I'm.
able to Say Whether Victims
Were Court Martialed
LYNCHING DESCRIBED BY YANK
Tells Solons Hard Boiled" Smith Di-
rected One Illegal Execution

George H. Taylor of Philadelphia,
who served as national army man
overseas, told a senate committee last
Tuesday that he saw with his own
eyes, twelve American soldiers hang
ed around Issurtille, France, from Ap-
ril to June, 1918, but was unable to
say whether any of them. had been
convicted by court martial.
One of the soldiers hanged, he de-
clared, was tried for assault on a
French girl by French court martial
at which one American officer was
present. Taylor gave the name of the
soldier and said he was sergeant
from Detroit, Mich, but the commit
tee later decided to omit the name
from the records.
Robt. A. Harrison of Wilmington,
N. c., testified that in 1917 he witness
ed the lynching in France Of soldier.
The victim was a Mexican from FL
Paso or Eagle Pass, Texas, who was
charged with crime against woman
and not tried.
II was told that the man had to be
hanged to save some officers from be-
ing cashiered," Harrison declared.
Through pair of field glasses Har-
rison said he saw the lynching in
which thirty men took part. "It was
nice little neck tie party; 1 saw the
body later with a rope around the
neck"
Harrison told of another lynching
after the armistice which he declared
was directed by lizard Boiled" Smith.
"This wrist Of mine," said Harrison,
lifting his left arm, twas broken while
trying to save myself from Smith and
a couple of his sergeants." The wit
ness said he saw men taken to the fir
ing line without gas masks or guns,
as form of punishment.
p, Harrison was asked if he had been
court martialed. eyes, the colonel
cursed me and l cursed him back, and
he had me sent to the firing line after
trial. His name is Col. Roldbrook: II
ever get him I'll make him remem-
ber me. They wouldn't give me gas
mask and my trouble today is due to
gas, the medical records show"
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22
CONCESSIONS MADE BY FRANCE
Willing to Limit Battleships, but Must
Have Submarines

The French delegation has accepted
the Hughes proposal of 175,0O0 tons
in capital ships for France with re-
servations on all other points connect
ed with the naval program" a British
spokesman has announced.
The modified proposals of the French
government as to the naval ratio to
be allotted France under naval limit
alton have been presented to the naval
subcommittee by Albert Sarrout, head
of the French delegation.
This plan proposes a fleet proper
ton in the several classes of craft so
as to give France navy that could
be devoted largely to defensive pur-
poses.
The presentation of M. Sarraut was
largely one Of principles, much atten-
tion being given to the necessity felt
by France for adequate defense. The
French delegation indicated that ma
tion's willingness to make concessions
on capital ships tonnage, but not as
to submersibles and other auxiliaries.
Prior to the meeting of the naval
subcommittee, spokesman for the
British delegation announced that a
request had been made by his delega-
tion for plenary session either We'd
nesday or Thursday to allow the pre-
sentation of Great Britain's views on
the question Of submarine tonnage.
The British view is that submarines
should be abolished entirely.
The impression gained at French
delegation headquarters was that an
agreement is not likely to be reached
without some days examination Of the
latest French suggestions, but full
confidence of ultimate accord exists.
Italy will insist upon equality with
France.
President Harding does not regard
the four power Pacific treaty as COW
ering the principal islands of the Jap
anese empire. his view, which is con-
trary to that voiced repeatedly by Of
fetal spokesmen of the American del
egation, was described at the white
house as the presidents personal opin-
ion, not based on consultation with
other members of his administration.
Mr.. Harding is said to believe that
the treaty no more applies to the is
lands constituting Japan proper than
it does to the mainland of the United
States. In his view the agreement
only covers island possessions in the
Pacific, while the main Japanese group
occupies the position of party to the
treaty rather than possession.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22
CITIZENS WILL
TREAT CHILDREN
Every Youngster in this Section of
the County Invited to Partake
of Goodies Saturday
FREE CANDY AND MOVIE SHOW
Country Youngsters Especially Urged
to Come

"Yoo-hoo, Skinnay! C'monl over to
the Grand theatre next Saturday af.
ternoon. Free picture show, n free
candy, n everything"
The business men and citizens of
Oakes are going to stop their mad
scramble for the elusive dollar and
seventy-five cents long enough to give
the kids a good, old-fashioned time
next Saturday afternoon. The Grand
theatre will be thrown open at that
time and every youngster within a
radius of forty miles is invited to
come, see the picture show, and MUNICH
Christmas candy until his sides ache
1t won't cost cent.
Several barrels of candy have been
purchased and if any kid leaves the
theatre without getting "his" it will
be because he wasn't there.
Children living in the country are
given a special invitation to come and
enjoy themselves to the fullest ex-
tent. There are no strings to this
offer and it will not be an exclusive af-
fair-every boy and girl who can get
into the house will be welcome
if they can't all get in we'll kick out
the walls to make more room. Just
grab your hat, slip into your coat on
the run and be there. That's the only
condition.
We don't know who is entitled to the
credit for generating" this idea but,
whoever he is, his brains were work
ing on all six cylinders.
In a few years-mighty few, too
the boys and girls of today will be
men and women, and assume the re-
sponsibilities now resting more or less
heavily upon our shoulders. That be-
ing the case, what is more sensible
than that we should stop minute and
give the kids the consideration that is
their due?
Many man of today remembers
when he was boy and Christmas
meant only disappointment. No pres
ents, no candy, nothing but tears-be-
cause the home folks had all they
could do to keep the family larder
full of the bare necessities, with no
time OF money for foibles. In con-
tributing to this festive occasion he
will help to make many youngsters
happy and in this way forget some Of
his own early tribulations.
The sight Of that Grand theatre
filled to the doors with happy, laugh
ing children, eating Christmas goodies
and watching the picture show, will
be worth much more than it costs to
any one fortunate enough to be pres.
ent. The grown-ups will not get any
Of the candy, but it will be so much fur
watching the kids that we'll be some
of the men who made the occasion
possible will have to persuade friend
wife to sew on their vest buttons next
day-'cause it'll be grand and glor.
ious proceeding.
Don't be backward, folks. Every
father and mother in this section
should see to it that their youngster,
are on hand to share in the fun. The
kids will remember it to their dying
day-and some Of the older folks won't
forget it soon, either.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

The w. r. C. will hold their annual
installation on Jan 4th, instead of the
first, Monday. A dinner will be served
at 2 o'clock to all members and their
husbands. Installation will take place
following the dinner. All members
please be present and bring your bet
ter half. There's going to be a real
dinner.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

Most of the rooms of the public
schools have been celebrating the hol-
iday season with Christmas trees and
appropriate programs or exercises.
School closes today for vacation Of
almost two weeks. Classes will be
resumed again on Wednesday, Jan. 4.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

The Misses Thomas and DeLaHunt
leave Thursday evening, the former
going to Minneapolis to join other
members of her family at reunion
and the latter to Willmar, Minn., to
spend the vacation with her parents.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

Rev. and Mrs. o. L. Anthony Of En-
derlin passed through here Monday
enroute to Aberdeen. Mrs. Anthony
has not been in the best of health for
some time and she is undergoing
treatment at Aberdeen.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

Frank Krenk and Frank Marrs of
Dwight, Nebr., accompanied by Joe
Basta of Bee, Nebr., arrived Thursday
to look after business interests. They
left for Dwight, Nebr., Saturday.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

Miss Reardon will spend her holi-
day vacation with her parents, who
live at Beardsley, MINI. She will de-
part for that place Thursday evening.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

j. E. Palensky, Leo Leibli, A. G.
Kennedy and William Maucher of
Crete were in town Monday.
The Oakes times. [volume] (Oakes, N.D.) 1906-current, 1921-12-22

John Kruger left Wednesday after
noon for Sanborn, N. D., where he will
join his wife and daughter to spend
Christmas with relatives.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
ARMISTICE DAY
WILL BE CELEBRATED IN MINERAL
POINT UNDER AUSPICES OF
THE LOCAL LEGION.

Friday, Nov. II, 1921, (Armistice Day
will be observed in Mineral Point in &
stirring manner Members of the loca
American Legion are at the head of the
movement. and the program thus far
is about as follows:
Two games of foot ball at the fair
grounds in the afternoon. The first at
2 O'Clock between Mineral Point High
School team and Plattegille eleven.
Second game at $3.50 O'Clock between
the Legion teams of this city ano Mt
Horeb Admission SOC plus war tax.
For those who like to "trip the lighr
fantastic toe" there will be ample up
portunity at the commodious Commu-
nifty Hall In the way of other enter
tanning features will be the Gordih,er
Stock Company holding forth at. the
Municipal Theatre.
All men, women and children of the
country are cordially in
vited to participate
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
NEW ELECTRIC POWER CON
NECTIONS.

The people of Mineral Point are now
receiving power from the. Wisconsin
River Power Company's Hydro Electric
Plant at Prairie du Sac; the connections
being made at 1870 Tuesday morning,
November LIST.
This immense plant is not only sup
plying the city of Mineral Point, but
all towns and mines adjacent to Miner
al Point, and it means quite an addition
al load for the Power Company. The
cut-over was made with but little inter-
ruption to service, but it should be I'M
derstood by all concerned that Interrupt
tons are liable to occur until adjust
ments are made in the line and appara-
tus. All the automatic equipment is
not yet in place, due to the delay in
shipment and as consequence this
may cause some trouble until all this
automatic equidment is in place.
The territory tributary to Mineral
PORT is not the only connection that is
be,tg made by this company. A line
is icing started into Spring Green.
Tho crew that worked on the Prairie
du Sac Mineral Point line is being
transferred to that point, so that the
village of Spring Green will be supplied
with current from the Power Company
before January lst. Other additional
lines in the vicinity of GAINESVILLE are
being arranged for at the present time.
The company has extended their lines
very fast, and the clamor for the cur
rent generated by the Wisconsin River
Power Company is sought very eagerly.
The many holders of stock in the
Wisconsin, River Power Company would
perhaps be interested in knowing that
they are now being furnished with cur
rent in their own homes, generated at
the plant in which they hold stock.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
People of Ireland in Great Need,

The American Commission appoint
ed to investigate conditions in that
distressed country, report that there is
great need of financial assistance to
furnish food and clothing. So great is
the need that President Harding APP
proves of immediate assistance. The
Governors of many States have issued
proclamations in behalf of the cause,
among whom 10 the Governor Of our
own state, whose proclamation is found
on another page Of this issue. A small
offering by those who can afford it will
be appreciated The members of
Branch No. 2iO, C. X of W. have taken
upon themselves the soliciting eff funds
and ask the cooperation Of our citizens
in so worthy cause.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Masquerade Party.

The Masquerade party given in Ep-
worth Hall Friday evening. under the
direction of Mr.. Blashfield. gymnasium
director. proved decided success.
The hall was beautifully decorated with
autumn leaves, jack-o.la lanterns, pump
kins and other Halloween decorations.
There was a large attendance and cos
tunes were unique. The judges award
ed the first prize to Miss Abbie Rich
ards as Indian Chief. " Misses Margar-
ct Ludden and Lestina Beers as bride
and groom, second p;ize, and Miss En-
ma Whalen, third prize. The high
school orchestra rendered excellent
music. Pop corn and apples were
served Games and fortune telling
made the event most pleasant affair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03

The Boys Up-Streamers Club gave a
masquerade party at their club room on
the evening Of October 26th, which was
voted complete success. The room
was tastefully decorated with oak
leave to represent a forest. All sorts
of Halloween games end pranks were
played, one Of the most spell-binding Of
which was visitation by the Shade Of
Mohammed. John Gratiot and Miss
Dorothy Cline received the prize for
best costumes, representing Indians.
Twenty-Five members and invited
guests, totaling nearly fifty. were pres
ent. Refreshments were served at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs f. Y. Hutch.
ison. who proved royal entertainers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Soldier and Educator Dies.
est in photoplay presentation.

William l.. Blackman, veteran of the
civil war and founder of the Allentown.
Pa, Business College, died at his home
in Allentown on the evening of Sept
Goth, this year. following a period of
general debility; aged rs yrs. mos.
Deceased was born in North Coven-
try, Conn He was gallant soldier,
an intense American, and as an educa-
tor trained hundreds of young men and
women for successful business careers.
Some time after the war Mr.. Black
man choose for wife Miss Jennie Nc
Nair of Mineral Point. who with one
son survive.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03

Miss Amy Woolrich is home from a
sojourn at Scales Mounds, Galena and
other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Philip Weidenfeller
left Friday to spend week with rela-
tives in Madison.
During the past week, Mrs. Bert
Opie enjoyed being entertained by Bel
mont relatives.
"A 1920, five-passenger touring car
in good condition and run about 1900
miles; for sale. Inquire of w. N.
Whitford. tt
Mrs. w. P. Collins of Racine was a
guest at the A. j. Walker home during
the past week.
Mrs. A. N. Johnston and son Walt.
err called on Wauzeka relatives Thurs
day.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
MINERAL POINT, WISCONSIN. THURsDA

"A district convention of the w. R.
G. was held in this city Tuesday. II
was well attended Dodgeville and
Platteville sent large delegations while
other neighboring towns were duly rep
resented. The meeting was a success,
and all in attendance retired with a
renewed spirit of vigor for future duty.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hartford are
home from stay of three weeks with
their daughter, Mrs. Nelson Wedlock
at Junction City.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Joint Picnic Supper

About three hundred women, mem
bers of the ladies' societies of the Con-
gregational, Trinity and Methodist
churches, met in the lecture room of
the Congregational church on Wednes-
day evening of last week to partake of
a picnic supper and enjoy few hours
of social intercourse. Refreshments
were served cafeteria style and such an
abundance was provided that those in
attendance are not the only ones pre-
pared to vouch for the delicious quality
thereof
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
SUCCESSOR TO JAMES BREWER COZ

MIR. and Mrs. j ]. Garland and
children of Chicago are adding happi-
ness to the home of her mother, Mrs.
John Knight.
IS. G.. Griffiths and wife of Dodge
vile spent last week with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. Floyd erase.
"A portion of last week was spent
by Mrs. George French with Darlington
friends.
Business matters called Walter S.
Martin to the northern part of the state
last week.
Pony, cart, harness, saddle anc
bride for sale. Inquire of w. N
Whitford. IF
Urban Weidenfeller and Lawrenc,
Unterholzner took in the football game
at Madison Saturday.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Mes, Pie Supper

The Methodist Brotherhood is making
arrangements to serve meat pie sup
per at the church Wednesday evening,
Nov. 9th. The public is cordially invited
to attend and the fact that some Of
the best pie makers in America have
been engaged to prepare the feast will
fill the tables many times.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Mineral Point Needs Like Treatment

Officials Of the G. NJ. 4 st. Paul road
were in Whitewater last week and de-
cided to spend 81, 500 in improving the
stock yards at that place. Mineral
Point needs like treatment
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
Adjourned Fair Meeting.

An adjourned stockholders meeting
of the Southwestern Wisconsin Fair
Association will be held on Friday eve
ming, Nov. A, at 1880 in the CONNER.
cial Club rooms. A full attendance is
desired.
II. G.. JACKSON, Sec.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
NIP AND TUCK.

Mineral Point and Galena adult foot
ball teams clashed on the gridiron last
Sunday at the latter's place, and when
the game was finished according to
time limit neither side had succeeded
in crossing the goal line. Some game
that.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1921-11-03
GROCETERIA
Specials for this w eek !:

Specials for this Week
h. sack Timmes Self Rising Pancake Flour ..35c
) h. sack Buckwheat 6 ..40c
Wheat Farina similar to Cream of Wheat per 10 lOc
soc pkg. Fernde Rolled Oats ...................25c
Four pkgs. Uneeda Biscuit .............. ..... zoe
Four pkgs. Tak-hom-a Biscuit ..................25c
Three pkgs. fifty Jell .................2oc
Five lbs xxx Coffee .9oc
Eagle Brand Oil Sardines, per can DC
Large can Mustard Sardnes .........,..........loc
- 25c can X c. Baking
Fresh Soda Crackers, per pound ,..............l5c
Snow Flake Marshmalows, per pound .......... 25c
Two cans No l Special Peaches. ........... ....25c
The Groceteria Co.
SUCCESSOR BREWER COZ
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-01
Caviar of
Salmon Eggs

AN ENTERPR1sING young woman Of
San Francisco, Miss Ida Tuholski, is
putting up salmon eggs in glass jars for
caviar, and has found a ready sale for her
product, which is found quite equal to the
best commercial caviar derived from the
sturgeon.
The Government Fisheries Bureau believes
that. the manufacture of salmon caviar will
be an important industry on the west coast
at no distant day. As yet capit4l is lacking.
For a dozen years past caviar prepared
from salmon roes has been shipped in large
quantities from Siberia to Europe. where it
meets with much favor:
For caviar, the eggs should be taken
from fresh caught fish. The work can be-
done to best advantage on scows anchored
close to the fishing camps To separate the
eggs from the membrane that ~cnvelops
them, they are rubbed through q wire screepf
into a trough, after which salt issadded and
the mass is mixed with the hands in
tub.
Every year immense quantities Of salmon
eggs are thrown away in the Pacific Coast
fisheries. 1t is a deplorable waste. SAL
mon spawn, preserved in brine and packed
in casks, makes the choicest and most suc-,
cessful bait in those waters. and would
probably be excellent for mackcrsl fishing
in the Atlantic.
Several establishments in Alaskasa are even
now putting up salmon eggs IN jars and cans
for use as bait In sport fishing.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-01
Cork's Many Uses

THE finest cork in the world comes from
x Spain. The province of Andalusia is
particularly famous for its cork trees.
Cork. shoppers manufactured in Spain. are
exported thence to all parts of the world !;
likewise fine and very smooth sheets of
cork, which are used for tips of cigarettes,
Innings of hats and helmets and to some
extent {%curiously encugh) for the printing
Of visiting cards. /.
Cork sawdust is used for making bricks,
and, combined with coaldust and tar, for
fuel briquettes also for packing fruit. The
extent of its consumption for this last pur-
pose may be Judged by the fact that each
barrel of grapes exported contains eight
pounds Of the material, and annually the
expectation of grapes from Spain amounts.
to 5000, 900 barrels. So.
Finally, the waste scraps of cork are
pressed into bales, dried and shipped to
France, England and the United States,
they .are used for insulating and vari-
GUS other purposes.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1921-08-01

this convenient apparatus being energized by
an electric pump.
The dish carrying shelves are served from
steam tables, and from milk and coffee urns,
with attendants at hand to replenish them
constantly. Dishes are placed so as to be
within easy reach of patrons conveyed by the
slowly moving cars and, as the train passes
along by the shelves, each customer may
select what he wants. Used platesN etc.,
are transferred to endless belts, which carry
them to washing machines.
When each train of cars has gone by the
serving shelves it passes in front of a CASH
ler's booth, where the patron pays what he
owes for the food to which he has helped
himself. If he wants any thing more to
eat he can stay on board until his car again
passes by the shelves. The .traekage being
endless he need-not. be hurried with his meal,
but can stay aboard until he is comfortably
through. Then he dismounts at the exit
platform, where he ascends one stairway and
descends another to cross the bridge over
the loop.
The idea, as explained by the inventor, is
ito provide a continuous service restaurant
by which a large numer of patrons may BE
fed in a comparatively short time, the ar
rangement being specially designed for in
dustrial plants, where a great number of
workmen must be accommodated within a
! limited time The culinary and serving
departments, around which the endless tram
way runs, contain cooking ranges, dish
washing machines, fish sinks, work tables
for preparing the storerooms and ice
boxes, and other equipment SO assembled
that loaded and unloaded dishes may be ex-
peditiously handled and repeatedly used
without any interruption during a rush hour.