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mm r MONDAY, JULY 9, 1917. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI-WEEELT JOURNAL. PAGE 6. i I Our new and up-to-date machinery for this purpose has arrived, and we are prepared to charge your storage batteries in the most scientific manner and upon short notice. There is always room for one more, so call on us at any time for quick repairs. WE ARE THE AUTO DOCTORS AND CURE ALL ILLS REASONABLY Tto ttsmonth ED. SltASON, Office Telephone 3S4 FF1GIAL TEUTONS ARE OROERE Servants and Former Embassy As sistants Under New Wash ington Demand. Is First Move to Tighten Spy Net Now Spread Over Nation. Washington,. P. C, July S. All Germans, formerly connected either with the German embassy or any one of the many consulates in America have been requested to leave the United States. Notification that their presence in America is undesirable has been sent to them by the state de partment. The Germans, who principally are clerks or servants, were not told that they were suspected of being spies. The inference that their loyalty to the kaiser might make it difficult for them to remain inT.his country with out attempting to send information of a military character to their gov ernment was made clear. Amon? the first to go will be Ilein rich Schafhausen. formerly attached to the German embassy, but left be hind by Count von Bernsterff and since attached to the department of German interests of the Swiss lega tion. In addition to Schaafhausen, there is a long train of clerks and servants at least they have served in such capacities in this country although this government has no means of knowing definitely what the exact status cf most of them is with the German government. There is ground for belief that some of them are persons of more importance to the German intelligence system. Dr. George Bathelme, the author of the much discussed dispatch to the Cologne Gazette at the time diplo matic relations were severed, still is in Washington, but is required to re port to certain government cfiicials in person twice a week. Although the bulk of the German and Austrian embassy staffs depart ed with their ambassadors, two of Germany's allies still have their rep resentatives here. Abdul Hak Hussein Bey, charge of the Turkish embassy, pleaded with the state department not to insist on his departure. His wife is an Eng lish woman and on the ground that SEM-0 Contracting and Constucticn Engineers Submit your building proposition to us for bids. We can save you money no matter how small the job. From sidewalks, silos, foundations, street and road paving and all kinds of building in cement, brick, stone, frame, or any kind of stucco finish. We also remodel and repair old houses at the lowest possible figure. We draw plans and specifications for our customers free of charge. We are up to date mechanics in all kinds of masonry and wood finishing. Call on us on corner of 5th and Locust streets or phone No. 575. Plattsmouth, Proprietor Residence Telephone 229 her health might be, affected by going to Constantinople the Bey has been permitted to remain here. The Bul garian minister also still is at his le gation. There are many indications that the government is .taking steps to tighten the spy net and make more difiicult the getting of military in formation to Germany. When the government agreed to allow the transfer of many former German employes to the Swiss lega tion and consulates there was no state of war between the United States and Germany. But the declaration of war and the knowledge that Ger many maintains an efficient spy sys tem here have changed the govern ment's attitude. The cleaning out of former Germar officials here is but the first step in a systematic attempt to root the spj system out in this country. State department officials say that an ircn-bound censorship will be es tablished on all out-gcing cables in line with President Wilson's proclam ation at the earliest hour that the machinery can bs built up. They are. also urgently urging a mail censor ship with all countries not now cov ered by the British and as soon as possible including that as well. ELECT OFFICERS. The Kebekah lodge met in regular session at their lodge rooms Saturday evening and the meeting was very largely attended by the members. The annual election of officers was held at this time when the following officers were chosen: Miss Alpha Peterson, noble grand; Mrs. Mar.e Holly, vice grand; Miss Marie Kaufmann, secre tary; Mrs. Anna Hild, treasurer; Mrs. J. C. Peterson was elected delegate to the assembly, which will be held in October. PARENTS SEND IN NAMES. It has been suggested by several of the parents of the young men of this community that all those who have sons in the service of the United States send their names in to the Journal that they rmiy become ac quainted with each other in the com mon ties of sympathy, and in order to assist in every way possible the boys now serving on the battle fields of the ration and who are soon to be called to the colors. The parents can have a great part in assisting in help ing the boys at the front and, drawn together by the common bonds of service, can keep the soldiers cheered with the news of home and loved ones. . $ St Nebraska NO MORE FOOD FOR FOE VIANEOTRALS Curb on Shipments Expected to Cause Violent Protests. OUR POSITION IS REVERSED Objections Were Made to England Be fore We Entered the War, but Now All Allies Are Attempting to Starve Germany Into Submission Tax Bill Delayed by General Consent. By ARTHUR W. DUNN. Washington, July 9. Special. In dealing with the European neutrals, particularly those of northern Europe. we find that we must reverse the posi tion we took In the early stages of the war. In those days, it may be remember ed, when England seized and searched our ships, confiscated their cargoes, told us we should not send food and other commodities to neutral nations. destined perhaps for Germany, we made loud and emphatic rrotests. "We claimed the right to ship all goods not actually contraband to any neutral country. Great Britain said no, that such goods found their way to Ger many and she should not permit it. And she didn't, although we made some serious objections. Must Do the Same. Now that we are at war with Ger many, we have found th.t we must stop our own shipments to neutral na tions in northern Europe and to Swit zerland because they will be sold to Germany. Of course there are going to be objections. Neutrals may pull some of our old protests and ask us to be consistent, but we shall reply that war takes the consistency out of things, particularly nations. At all events we do not propose that our high priced food, so much needed by our allies, shall go through Den mark, Holland, Sweden and Norway Into Germany. We are as much inter ested now in "starving Germany Into submission" as England was at the be ginning of the war. Nobody Speeding the Tax Bill. Senator Lodge, after stating that he had been at work for five weeks with other members of the finance commit tee on the' war revenue bill, added: "There seems to be a great deal of speed asked in the consideration of the various war measures, but no one is trying to speed the tax bill. "While complaint is made about delay of near ly every other war measure, there Is no one anxious to have this tax bill rushed." i Tho Massachusetts senator also in sisted that criticisms of delay in con gress were unfounded. He asserted that congress had been diligent and had enacted much important legisla tion at this session. If Congress Had Its Way. If congress had its way entirely the tar levies would not be so heavy this year. Secretary McAdoo has asked for a billion eight hundred millions. Con gress would like to make the amount considerably less. "We must raie more money by bonds and not so much by taxation," was a remark made by Senator Martin, the leader of the son ate. If the house will consent that program will be followed in the final enactment of the revenue bill. "The Great Minority." Meyer London, the Socialist, is a party by himself, which caused Con gressman Sloan of Nebraska thus to refer to him in the course of a humor ous speech. He first spoke of the won derful combination, London and New York, "the first named for the Social ist representative and the latter in part represented by him." Speaking of. London's statement about the few oppressing the many, Sloan said: "He exemplified his own words when he, the great minority of this house, began to oppress the majority. What an aristocracy he establishes for himself when he takes to task the weak and supine Republican and Democratic par ties,' grasps them in his teeth and with that iron jaw shakes them before the approving eyes of the world!" Full of State Pride. The new senator from Oregon, Mc- Nary, has a great deal of pride in his state. He is too young to have ab sorbed many of the stories of its early days, but he is keenly alive to all that is modern in that state, a state which has sent forth a great many modern Ideas. Senator McNary, as the one Republican from a state west of the Missouri which was carried by his party last fall, has very good standing among his associates on the Repub lican side. ' Victory Through the Air. . Congressman Tilson of , Connecticut, who knows more about war, materials for war and the practical side of mili tary affairs than any man in congress, In a speech on aircraft and other war matters said: ; '- ''Since our entry into this war I have observed every report coming from the other side, and I am more firmly con vinced than ever that our road to vic tory is through the air." 1 At another point he said: "Germany has' used psychology in this war to a great extent. Great Britain and France have used it scarcely at all." He referred to the 42 centimeter guns, the Zeppelins and submarines as $ir.EPfa and effective weapons. JUDGES USING MOTOR CABS MAY COLLECT RAILROAD FARE Lincoln, July 8. Judges of the dis trict court who use their own auto mobiles in going from place to place to hold court, will be allowed for their use the amount that would have to be paid for railroad fare if the trip were taken by train, according to a letter of instructions sent out to the jujges by State Auditor yesterday. This rule will also apply to ether officials of the state who have been in the habit of using their own cars and then charging up what they would have to pay if they had hired ears to make the trip. IN PLATTSMOUTH I- FORTY YEARS AGO. H-I- Mrs. Theodore Bethel was married to Miss Julia Stradley at Greenwood on the 2ith at the residence of I). K. Darr. We are sorry to learn that nearly all of Mr. Fred Stadelmazi's family have been on the sick list, but glad to chronicle their recovery. The firm of Kuffner & Black have divided. Mr. RutTner remain:; in Flattsmouth and Mr. Black goes to Weeping Water, where they hive rented the store building formerly oc cupied by Fleming & Race. Wo think this is a good move as the firm will be in the heart of the agricultural district of tho county at Weeping Water. Very few people knew that Mr. Thomas and Judge Childs up on tho hill have a practical telephone in op eration between their houses and can call each other and talk back and forth whenever they choose. The other night Mr. Thomas called the judire to look at the moon, iiround which he observed a singular apper.rar.ee. after he had retired to bed and the instru ment was twelve feet from the bed. Miss Childs upstairs could hear parts of the conservation that followed. Weeping Watep.. Nrn., Oct. r,th, 1877. The Cass County Republican Con vention convened pursuant to pre vious notice, and organised by elect ing D. II. Wheeler temporary chair man and J. M. Bei.rdsley secretary. After the appointment of a commit tee on credentials consisting of ?I. M. Butler. Orlando TclTt. A. Root, T. M. Bobbitt and R. B. Windham, the convention took a recess until 1 p. m. AFTERNOON SESSION. Convention called io order and the committee on credentials reported 10. " delegates present. (We have not room to give the names of the dele gates). On motion the temporary orgari zation was made permanent. J. M. Eeardslcy having declined, J. F. Folk was elected secretary. On motion nine tellers were ap pointed and the convention proceeded to ballot for delegates io the state convention, which resulted in the elec tion of the following gentlemen: D. II. Wheeler, M. B. Cutler, P.am Chap man, George S. Smith.. M. M. Butler, II. J. Straight, R. B. Windham, Jair.es Hal!, Orlando TciTt. A. Lavcrty. The convention then proceeded to the nomination of county officers, as follows : For County Clerk First ballot: Samuel Hall, 40; E. Doom, 21; J. W. Jennings, 2S; scattering, 12. Second Ballot: Hall, o7; Doom, 7; Jennings, 10; scattering, 1. For County Treasurer J. W. Johnson 54; D. Davis, b'7; S. M. Kirkpatrick, 14; scattering, 1. For Sheriff R. W. Dyers, 57; R. W. Cunningham, 12; J. Lloyd, 12; O. M. Streight, 23; scattering, 1. For County Judge A. N. Sullivan, 87; Mr. Martin, 18. For County Superintendent First Ballot: U. W Wise, 34; C. A it on, 34; G. B. Crippin, 14; I). D. Martir.dalc, 21; scattering, 2. Second Ballot: Wise, 41; Alton, 45; Crippin, G; Martindale, 5. Third Ballot: Wise 50; Alton, 48. For County Commissioner First Ballot: James Crawford, 42; E. C. Coleman, 27; II. D. Kellogg, 18; Judge Wolf, G; J. V. Barr, 1. Second Ballot: Crawford, 53; Cole man, 42. O. M. Streight was nominated by acclamation for coroner. G. W. Fairfield was nominated for surveyor by acclamation. Call Plattsmouth Garage for serv ice. Tel. 394, also livery. J. E Mason, Prop. CASTOR For Infants and Children !n Use For Over 30 Years Always bears the Signature of Y OF FEME AND REFORM Factions of Kaiser Parliament De mand Sweeping Political Changes. HOLLWEG PRESSED FOR A PEACE "STATEKEI1T Chancellor Expected to Ma!;e Long Expected Declaration of Na tion's War Aims. Important developments may be ex pected from Berlin with tho next few iI 'vk. Advices from the ('erman e.ti- fcT - " - 1 ital and neutral countries agree that important internal political moves ai'e b:vving. Also, Dr. Von IlcOmanr. Hollweg, the imperial chancellor, is expected to make an important sjcec'h dealing with the question of peace in the rcichstag Monday or Tue.su -iy. Field Marshal Yon Ilindeiiburg and General Von 1 udi:idor;i his chief oi' staff, have rcachvd Berlin for confer ence and Emperor William has re turned hurriedly from Vienna. The emperor, it is announced, oiacially visited the impeiud chancellor im mediately on his return, and received fr..m him a ixport on the situation. Berlin. Saturday, July 7 (Via Lon don.) Unless a!! present indication:; fail in the course cf the next few (days, the German empire is on the ' . ,t" .. . -i" . . L - .1 t'Vf in i. iiio.ncii'.t. ii not iiis-oricai parliamentary upheaval . Develop ments in the la-t forty-eight hoars point to a rignificar.t real ie-n lent of various factions in favor of sweeping electoral and parliamentary rtfoims. Although the sessions of the main j committee and the c ori rati a i committee have been of an c:-e;i:tive nature, press e -umrr-c nts permit the ir.- teienej that the discussions oi vital subjects cf governmental policy fre quently reached tbe boiling print. Thai: they have been ef gravely r-;g-nificar.t import is indicated clearly by the sudden decision to pc-tpr.ro the Saturday plenary h es ion which was to have marked the opeuing of the general ' debate and the expected speech of Chancellor Von Botkrnana Ilcdiweg. Causes General Comment. TI.e i.b.cnce of the chancci'.cr fro;.-, tho sessions of the main and c Motiva tional committees in ike h -t few days has caused general comment ir. parliamentary cite:?; as exceptional in view of the confidential character of the discussions. Monday will mark the inaugura tion of what promises to bo one of the most memorable parliamentary ses sions in t're history of the empire. All tiie rcichstag factions remained in sessions in individual groups until late last vight to decide what action might be taken. The Zeitung Am Mittag says that a deputation of si." member;- from the social democratic party in tho rcich stag called on Chancellor Von Beth-mann-IIoiiweg Friday to impress the gravity of the situation on him. Demand Declaration. Tho delegates insisted that the chancellor make an unequivocal dec laration that the government was pre pared at any time to enter into peace negotiations on the basis of tho status quo. The deputation also demanded immediate introduction of pailiainen tary jtnd electoral reforms, urging the appointment of leading rcichstag deputies to .secretarial and ministerial posts. There are rumors that Profcscor Adolf von Ilarnack, one of the most intimate advisers of the emperor, is .'dated to succeed Dorr von Trott Zu Solz as Prussian minister of educa tion. The present minister is said io bo opposed to sweeping electoral re forms. Come to See Kaiser. Following hard upon the heels of the mass of plain spoken editorial comment based on the hair-trigger tension in the relations between tho rcichstag and the government, comes the official news that 'Field Marshal von Ilindenburg and General von LudendorfT, his chief cf staff, have arrived in Berlin for a conference' with the emperor. The Tagcblatt names Math ins Erz beger, a leader of the clerical center, as the man who took the lid off the seething political kettle and paved the way for the discussion which resulted in a common meeting ground for all but the pan-German faction in Fri day' session of the main committee. Hcrr Erzbergcr's discussion of the internal situation is said to have been remarkable for ita lucidity anil can dor. It as suggested effectively by the uttrances of social democrats who related the impessions they find gath- FILLS -BERLIM "CI-Z U.NIV E R'S AL CAR We handle a complete line of Auto Supplies and GOODRICH TIRES! Our competent Ford Mechanics insure prompt repairs! WELDING A SPECIALTY ! On JuPy let all cars must be equipped with headlight !ensc3 which will conform to the new law. We sell ' OSGOOD LENSES The Best In the Market! We Will Take In Your Old Fcrd Car On a New One , We Will Pay You Spot Cash For Used Ford's Come in and give us your order for a New Ford Before the Price Goes Up. j0iR.l$ Authorized Sales and Service, 6th St., Plattsmouth, Neb Office Telephone No. 1. Shop Telephone No. 58. ercd at ti e recent Stockholm confer ence and in neutral countries. Do c a ra t a n N cccssa ry . Their deduction was that affairs in Germany rra: .t be subjected forthwith with of the1 German people and the Gem: an t-r.pire. The majority fac tion of the social democrats also is convinced that the government must make a ositive declaration that it is opposed to ai! pciic'es of annexation either in the cast or west. While all the sessions of the main r-ur.mittee are looked upon as con lideatial, the Tagcblatt reveale enough of Friday's proceedings to warrant ike conclusion that the dis-cusrio:- c w.id t ho c itiie range of :r.ftUT.'.:l political reform.-. The Tagtblatt observes "that the progress of developments is irresist ible bv-eauv riakl, rea.ron and neces sity dem-nd these things and 'the strong man ".horn the conservatives aie calling fo; would have little luck himself and would bring less to the empire. ' Return to Berlin. Amsterdam, Jt:ly S. O facial an nouncement is made in Berlin that Field Marshal on Ilindncburg and General von Ludendorlf have arrived there fcr a council of war with the c mperor. La"i week Field Marshal von Ilin denburg and General von Ludendorff made a visit to Austrian headquar ters. George W. Berger of Elm wood came in this morning from his home to spend a few hours looking after some matters of business. C. E. Hartford and wife were among those going to Omaha this afternoon to visit for a few hours looking after some business matters. Dr. G. II. Gilmore of Tlurray was in the city fcr a few hours today en gaged in some business matters at the court hoi:se, the doctor being a mem ber cf the county exemption board. rCTgi - gc. - PI II Fresh Tomatoes, per lb 15c i4 California Head Lettuce, per head tl Fresh Wax Beans, per quart 8c Fresh Peas, per quart Fresh Beets, per bunch New Carrots, per bunch I pi New Turnips, per bunch Ur.ntaioupes, IUC eacn; i ror "National" Corn Flakes, 3 packages for 25c "Maple" Wheat Flakes," 2 packages for 25c Macaroni, Spaghetti, Vermicelli, "per package 10c Cracked Rice, 3 lbs 25c 2 J -lb. can Pears, per can 20c 2K-lb. can Fancy Peaches, per can 20c ?T JU rrm PiMinc? rfT mil -fcUC fi "Laundry Queen" Soap, 7 U Fairbanks "Mascot" Soap, "All White Laundry boap, 5 bars lor White Naphtha Soap, 4 bars for , 25c "Kings" Naphtha Soap, 4 bars fcr. ... 25c r Call Phones 53 or 54 iSEgaiassaga am vrr? sssz RECORD OF THE PAST No Stronger Evidence Cam Be Had in Plattsmouth. Look well to their record. What they have done many times in years gone by is the best guarantee of fu ture results. Anyone with a bad back; any reader suffering from urinary troubles, from kidney ills, should find comforting words in the following statement. W. M. Barclay, chief of police, Fifth and Pearl streets, Plattsmouth, says: "I have bought Doan's Kidney Pills from the Crescent Pharmacy and can say that they are all right. For lum bago and trouble from the kidney se cretions, Doan's are splendid. After I used them, the pain across my back left immediately." (Statement given December 29, 190S.) On February 22, 1910, Chief Bar clay said: "I have taken Doan's Kid ney Pills for years and they have i never failed to do good work when ! t i 1 i v, ,i f l-wv,ia cine.'" Price 50c, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Doan's Kidney Pills the same that Chief Barclay has twice recommended. Foster-Milburn Co., Props., Buffalo, N. Y. EXAMINATION" FOR UNSKILLED LABOR. There will be an examination held at the postoffice in this city on Tues day, July 17th, for the position of janitor and unskilled labor. This will pay a salary of $G00 per year and will be open to male applicants. This will be held at the local civil service office in the postoffice and will be con ducted by the local secretary, Frank A. Cloidt. T:.wgga" Grocery Department! gc 5c c . . . c bars for 25c 7 bars for .y 2oc S .We Like to Serve .31 ) t I; i I i