Nebraska GOVERNOR NAMES LAWYERS TO AID SELECTED MEN 1 Three Attorneys in Each Coun- 1 ty Chosen by Executive to ; Assist Men in Questions ! ' . : of Draft Law. 1 . Frera a 8Uff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Dec 5. (Special.) Gov , ernor Neville has named three attor ' neys in each county of the state to I mobolize the bar in their respective i county an1 five advice to drafted men 1 as to their duties and rights.' ' ' ! Besides advising these men, it is planned to have the lawyers assist i the . boards in passing upon exemption I claims. . Wherever possible it is de ' sired that some attorney or qualified . layman remain at the place where the f board is in session. i Following is the list: ! Adams County Judr John Hnfdcrv rhlr- man; Raymond M. TlbbtU. James S. Ad- atf, Hantlngs. Aatelop--J. T, Boyd, chairman, R. M. Kr(rr, O. A. Williams, Nellfh. Arthur George F. Walker, chairman: A. j i. Staple!. Charlel Hardin. Arthur. Banner County Assessor 8. E. Gram. J man; Joseph Dolezal, liarqlsburg1. , . main Judge William Turner, chairman; ' J B. H. Riggs, George C. Waters, Brewster. ; Boonr Judge K. A. Daton, chairman; 7. D. Williams, A. E. Oarten, Albion. 1 Box Butte Eugene Burton, chairman; . , John A. lavles, 1), A. Harrington, Butte. i Brown Benjamin' H. Burrltt, chairman; A. W. Scattergnod, John M. Cotton, Atns worth. , Bnf fat John N. Dryden, chairman; T. T.' Hatner, Edward B. McDermott, Kearney. ur1 E. D. Pratt, chairman; W. M. Hope, j well. B. C. Enyart, Tekama. : flutter R. C. Roper, chairman; A. L. , Hughes, C. M. Sklles, David City. . Caaa Matt Oerlnr, chairman, Platte- ; mouth; C. E. Tefft, Weeping Water; D. O. lawyer, PlatUmouth. Cedar P. -P. O'Cara! chairman; B. B. I Bof d, H. K. Burkstt; Hartlngton. a , Chase Judge J. M. Bender, chairman; P, ; W. fkott, Chaa. W. Meeker, Imperial ' Cherry K. p. Clark, chairman; John M. Tucker, Jamea C. Qulgley, Valentine. Cheyenne C. 8. Radcllffe, chairman! wV P. Miles, J. L. Mclntoaht Sidney. , flay A. C Epperson, chairman. Clay i Center; Kobt O. Brown, Button; Clay C, i Stewart, Edgar. , ' ? Colfax B. P. Parrelt, chairman; Qeo.' W. . Yl'ertt, John C. Specher, Schuyler. Cnming O. C. Anderaon, chairman, Weat Point; Clark Evans, Wiener; F. JU Farley, i Bancroft. . t t Cneter Judg K, D. Ford, chairman; E, ' X. Squired, C. h. Oatterson, Broken Bow. ' I Dakota Wm. P, Warner, chairman; B, E. ! Evans, Sidney T. Frum, Dakota City. i Uawes Judge E. M. Slattery, chairman, W. P. Kooney, Juctln B. Porter, Chadron -.-.lairsoi Judge I. J. Nlsley, chairman, T. ' M. Hewitt. W. M. Cook, Lexington. Deuel Judge Isaac Woolf, Chappell; fleo, ' B. Junga, Big Springe; L. O. Pfelffnr, Chappell. Dlion J. J.' McCarthy, chairman, Ponca; f t)lek A. Van Dontelaar, Concord; T. V. ' Fatea, Ponca. . ltodge C. E. Abbott, chairman; 8. S. f finllder, Howard W. . Loomls, Fremont. Wouglaa Judge, W. D. Mctlugh, chair ' man; Raymond Young, Arthur Mullen, ' -Omaha. ' i V. Dundy -C. A. Ratcllffa, chairman; B. D. ' Drullne!-, A. T. Cowlnge, Berikelman, i FUbaora Judge. W, H. Fulton, chairman; -Tr H. Donlathrope, John J. Burke, Oeneva. . " Franklin Judge W, C. Doraey, chairman, litomtagton; Chaa. R. Staaenka, Campbell; ,jAf H, liyrum. Hloomington. v ' Frontier Judge K. 1', Pyla, , chairman. - ptockvllle; J. 1,. White, Curtla. Furnae g. B. Verry, chairman, Cam- .bridge;- K. f. Ijitjbe, Beaver City; J. F. fulle. Beaver pity. . tioge Hanrui'l Rlnaker, chairman, Fulton Jack, H. K, Backett, Beatrice. . . ftarden Judge A. O. Olliiii't, chairman; Kt. . Laycock, F. A Dutlon, Oehkonh. " " tiarfleld Judfre Oeo. H. Todd, chairman; '(C M. White, Clyde Harden, Hurwell,' fioeper Judge C. U. Iawla, chairman; E. . (, Urunden, J. H. Furrow, Elwood. (f rant A. D. Fetterman, chairman; Theo, Iv'if-Frjav Charlw Ot Jonae, Hyaanin. - ? 'Tireeley.L.Cbunty' Attorney J. P. Boler, "Sreeley; T. V. I.atinlgan, Grceloy; John E. fllCavnnaugh Spalding. ., Li Hall Juttge J. II. " Nlullln, , chulrman; i(lnjrhln J. Cunningham,, J. tto Cleary, irand' Island. t . i Hamilton Frank K.' Kdg.'rton, chairman; Hi:. I,. Whitney;" J. F.' Stanley, Aurora. ,,1 Harlun John Kvermn chairman, O, E. i- iKhelburn, Otto W. Percy,, Alma. l Hare Judg J,. W. Dotty, chairman; M. Kr. Waaeoa. li, A. iladjr, Jlaea Center. .Hitchcock Judge T. Jonea chairman, P. RatrtlZ; C. W,, Shurtlaff, Trenton, Zl Holt sludgii C. J. Malone. chairman; I I'Turh Holyd, SHnold i'arkcr, U'Nelll. Miwker Judge W. K, Ho were, A. Q. J-lll imphrVy, I', M. , Barnebey, Mullen. , I Hord Judg B. ! A. Haggart, , Charlea I,iV. Dobry, John TempUn. St. Paul. . , !4 Jeffereon W, H. Harnle chairman, O. ft. 1-Denney, W, H. Moat, Fal'rbury. Johoaon Al N. Dtn, chairman, Tectim teh; Oacar Douglae, Tecumaeh; L. A. Var 1ner. Bterllnf. r. .Kearney Judge L. W. Hague, chairman) VSj. O. PauUon, C. P. Anderbery, Mtnden. .? Eelth U. A. Da Vo chairman; 11. A. "..Ker raba Judge 8. M. Wlatt chair. 'nan; Forreat eLar, Roe Amapoker, Spring- f view. Pj Kimbalt Judge F. 3. Bellowa, chairman; i'-WIIItartt J. Ballard, laaao Rouse, Kimball, w, Ksoa W. A. Meaenre, chairman, Crelgh- ton; . U. Peteraon, Wauaa, Joeeph F. ij'iUreen,- Oelghton. , . Lancaster A. W. Richardson, chairman; y? John i. Ledwtth L. A. Flanbrg. Llhcoln. V'J Unevln Judge Oeorga K. French, chair :f man ; J. J. Halllgan, J. C. Beeler. North tri'latte. ; 6 4 Legan Judge F. R. Hogeboem,-chairman, t ijandy H. E. Drera, SUpleton; W. E. Hill, f A'.iandy. '2 I-oup Judge C. L. Coop, chairman; A. S. J Moon, Frank W. Hoobler, Taylor. sl I MrPhenon Judge R. J. Stack, chairman, Tryon; W. E. Flynn, Forka: I E. Pyaer, ter:-yon.- in Madlaon Judge M. S. McDuffy, chairman, '.'Madieon; W. U Dowllng,. Madison;' J. C. lllce, Norfolk, , Merrick Thomaa W. B6c.ei, chairman; f jnimer K. Roaa, Edward J. Patteraon, Cen fjtral City. , ' ' . t f i Morrill Judge J. . Btetttevllla, 'chair. imani K. W. McDonald. Fay W 11 llama, V. Bridgeport. '.if am Jamea H. Kemp, chairman; W, L, tjRoaa, O. N. Anderson. Fullerton. .Vernaha Judge Frd 0. Hawkaby, chalr- man; Edgar Farneau, M. S. Uclnlnch, Au burn. -Naekolle Judge E. D. Brown, chairman, rtNelson; David Bimimv Noleon; Samuel, R, j'uuca, superior. . fj"J Otoe Judge A. A. Blicbof. chairman; W, -t Pawnee Frank A. Barton, chairman; " JJohn B. Raper, J..C. Dort, Pawnee City, t f Perklna Judge E. W. Hull, chairman; ;i jJUyles H. Keller, Charlea Eppler, Grant. rneipe a. vv. at'ioiot, cnairmao; a. j. $ PleK-e Judge Q. J, Kelley, chairman; Piercti C. H. Doyle, Plalnvlew; O. 8. Btlll-y-mn. Pierce. tjj Platte Judge I. J. Alberta, chairman; '4 Louie Lightner, August Wagner, Cotumbue. M Pelk M. E. Blttner, chairman; M. A. V Mills, Jr.. John Tongue, Osceola. Bed Willow C. E. Eldred. chairman; J. ' y. F. Cordeal, John Rice, McCook. ' Rlchardeon Judge John Wlltse, chair V.mn; R. C. Jam's, J. B. Cain, Falls City. $4 Keck Judge F. fl. Morgan, chairman, ,y i H. D. Curtlmi, J. H. Berryman, Bauett. Valine Judge J. J. Orlmm. chairman. , Wilbur; Charles F. Barth, Friend; Roland ",'t. Ireland, Crete. , if-1 Snrpy Judge Jenninga M. Wheat, chair woman: Jamea V. Begley, E. 8. Mckerson, r.Papinion. K-' ' Saunders Judge A. Z. Ponato, chairman, i B. E. Hendricks. Charlea H, 81ama. Wahoo. . SeotUbloff W. W. White, chelrinan. Gerlng; C. M. Morrow, Scottsbluff; Robert . O. Slmntona. Oering. ' Seward Judge B. F. Norva!. chairman; r Harry McKllllp, Edwin Vail,. Soward. . , . I, t Sheridan Judge W. H. Weatover, chair. t- 7nan: C Patterson. B. C, DorrBuehville. . 5 . Sherman County Attorney U U Steph. na. chairman; J. B. , Pedler, . Robert H. Mathews, Loup City, . ? . Sioua Judge R. B. Snorr, chairman, w Harrison; F. 8.' Baker, Harrison; M. J. iJ'Conncli, Montrose. ; Stanton D,WIU C,' Chase, -chairman; John A. Ehrhardt. Virgil L. Horten, Stan ton. ... r c, Thayes Judge Peter 1. Harrison, chair. tnan C. I . Richards. J. P. Baldwin. H'bron. Shomas Judge 8. L. Btauvelt chairman; FORMER OMAHAN NAMED ON WAR BOARD v GEORGE "N. PEEK. " George N. Peek, vice president of Deere & Co., Moline. 111., has been appointed industrial representative of the war industries board to direct the conversion of the country's manufac turing facilities to war work, accord ing to an Associated Press dispatch from Washington. Mr. .Peek is a former Omaha man. liavincr been at one time manager of the Deere Plow company here. Announcement of Mr. Peek's ap pointment aid he would "meet with manufacturers who have facilities which :nay bi devoted to the produc tion of munitions or other materials required by the government or allies and consider to , what extent . such plants may or should be utilized tor such purposes or otherwise employed advantageously and advise the toard in t;he premises." E. O. Reed, Samuel L. O'Brien, Thedford. ,: Thornton Judge Ray B. Carlberg, chair- man, Pender; A. M. Smith, Winnebago; Harry L. Keefe, Walthlll. alley 1 laude A. Davis, chairman: E. B. Clements, Ueorge A. Munn, Ord. Washington Clark O. Hanlon, chairman; E. H. L'arrlgan, E. C. Jackson, Blair. Wayne Judge Jamea Britton, chairman, Wayne; Fred 8. Berry, Wayne; H. E. Blman, Wlslde. Webster Judge A. T. Ranney. chairman; L. H. Blackledge,' Frank J, Munday, Red Cloud. Wheeler A. I,. Blehnp, chairman; J. H. Shreve, P. D. Meeae, Bartlett. York Judge Oeorga O. Corcoran, chair man; (1. M. Spurlock. C. B. Bnndall, York, County Agent Meets With Farmers to Discuss Spuds Beatrice, Neb., Dec. 5. (Specials County Agent Rist met with a num ber of farmers in the VVhalcn school house near Cortland last night and discussed the proposition of shipping in northern grown potatoes for seed. The matter met with favor, and the Crop Improvement association plans to ship in several 'thousand bushels of spuds for seed and dispose of them at $1.25 a bushel. County Agent Rist says that the northern grown seed will yield nearly SO per cent better than the home grown seed. ; Mrs. William West died yesterday morning at her home northwest of the city after a year a illness. ' bhe is survived by her, , husband and seven children, five daughters and two sons. The family of Mr. and Mrs. D, W. Copeland held . reunion ' at Blue Springs yesterday. Mr. and . Mrs. Copcland v are aged , 81 years, re spectively, and both are in the best of . Health. ....?, vv' i Secretary Pool's Office Fees Show Steady Increase 1 (From . Staff Correspondent) .' Lincoln. Dec. 5. fSoecial.j Sec retary of State Pool has collected and turned into the treasury $I28,91j.9J during the nix month ending Novem ber 30, according to his semi-annual report to Governor Neville. In the same period of 1914 a total of $95, 220.39 was collected, in 1915 a total of 107.Z43.4J, and in 1916 a total of 110.317.5Z deposited into the state treasury. This shows an increase f $18,596.30 in 1917 over the same period in 1916. It also shows an increase of $33,693.54 in 1917 over the same? period in, 1914. . . . . 1 . i ii , . Manslaughter Case Up ' In Madison County Madison. Neb.: Dec. 5. (Soeclal.i District court convened Mondav with Judge A. A. Welch presiding and Judge W. V. Allen present Part Of the day was devoted to emoanelinc the jury and making the preliminary statement of the case of the state of Nebraska against Harvey Clayton, charged with manslaughter. On June iy, m, tne automobile driven by Clayton upset, killing Lucy Richard son at a point between Norfolk and Hadar. County Attorney Tyler is as sisted by Burt Mapes in the prosecu tion and Barnhart and Stewart repre sent the defendant. . , PaWe County Home Guard? Hold Rousing Meeting ..Table Rock, Nbb., Dec. 5. (Spe cial.) At the adjourned meeting at the City hall last night to complete the organization of the Table Rock Home Guards of Pawnee county, the hall was packed, over 100 being pres. ent. About 65 declared themselves to be ready to sign the enrollment cards for membership. Diers to Washington. ;, Madison, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special.) In response to a telegram from Major General Crozier, Chief of Ordnance, H. M. Diers, junior mem ber of the firm of Diers & Son, will leave tomorrow for Washington, to report for duty in the Bureau of Ordnance, War department. v Red Cross Day at Rosalie. Rosalie, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special.) Yesterday was Red Cross Day in' Rosalie, with a Red Cross sale in the afternoon and a Red Cross supper and dance in the evening;. ' It netted the Red Cross society $630. York Man Injured. York, Nek., Dec. -(Special Tele gram.) J. B. Brown, engineer for the iork Water' company, injured his right hand in the cog wheel of an electric pump this morning, mangling it so that amputation was necessary. ' Madison Knights Liberal. Madison, Neb., Dec. f (Special.) The. Knights of Columbus of Madi son rais.c.4 $920 for w.-r relief pur I L.mm, nLbaa-'"1" 'JO - ; ,BEE: OMAHA, THURSDAY, DKCttMBKR ROSAMOND ASKS BOARD FORFREEDOM One of Men Convicted in Doug las County for Nichols Mur der Wants Commutation of Sentence. (From a Staff Correspondent) Lincoln, Dec. 5. (Special.) C. Rosamond, convicted of second degree murder for participation in the murder of Cashier Nichols, in the Hazel Mc Vey resort at Omaha, has filed ap plication with tHe State Pardon Board to have his sentence commuted. He is serving a 10-year term. Two of his companions, "Black Tony" Cierletta and Joe Williams, are serving life sentences. The application of George and Alma Weed for commutation of their life sentences to 10 years will be heard by the State Prison Board at its regular monthly meeting Thursday. , Peter Green, under an 18-year sen tence for aseault committed in Doug las county, also wants his sentence cut down. Eustis Patriots Hold Big Mass, Meeting to Boost War Eustis, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special.)-r In response to a "help us win the war" invitation local patriots rallied in strong numbers to a large and en thusiastic mass meeting in the opera house, Wednesday night. Joseph Perkins of May Wood, explained the workings of "Baby War Bonds," "Thrift Stamps," and "War Saving Certificates." . j Eustis, has, during the last two weeks, furnished four voluntary en listments. in the army.. They are: Dr. j N. T. Hale, as a surgeon in the med ical corps, and who will in all prob ability be commissioned a first lieu tenant; Peter Rasmussen, as a har ness maker in the regular army, and Elmer Taylor and G. C Wohlford in the Seventh Nebraska. . - 1 An effort is being made by local business men to importune Represen tative Dan R. Stephens of r-remrtat, to include Eustis in his speech mak ing itinerary. Although reports from other sec tions of the country- indicate that the seed corn situation is becoming very acute, it is stated by seed corn au thorities in and around Eustis that there will be an abundance of seed corn for next year's planting enough for the territory around Eustis and some to ship to other less fortunate sections. "Immune Hogs" Die on Hands . Of R. L. Hill of Edgar, Neb. Edgar, Neb., Dec,1 5. (Special.) R, L. Hill shipped in 125 head of hogs last week for feeding and fatten ing for market. ; He bought them of a commission man in Kansas City and they were supposed to be im mune hogs. Friday they were found to be sick and Dr. Lindgreu was called and pronounced the disease cholera. Four of them djed tht day and they have been dying sinae. Mon day 12 of them were f'ead. The state Veterinary came down and examined them and confirmed Dr. Lindgren s diagnosis and advised treatment with serum. Seventeen ' of Edgar's young men enlisted Monday for- service in the war, seven for the. navy and the others in various departments;' The boys -who1 went are: 'Harry Whee lankt, F, W. Kinn ison,1 Brady Devore,. J. E. Leon, Will Turner, Ralph Mil legar, Merton Kenney, Roy Sconce, Wright Sconce, ' Harrys Young,1 Frank Gutzmer. George Caldwell, Floyd Troubaugh, Herman Lehms, Frank Specht and W. T. Caldwell. The other Edgar men who were already in Omaha were to enlist also. They were Tyndalt Story and Harry Slatt. Banks and Stores Close In Honor of Dead Soldier Ogaliala, Neh, Dec. 5. (Special.) Private George H. Meyer of Brule, one of the soldier boys from Keith county, died at Camp Funston of pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the home in Brule this after noon. Banks and stores in Ogaliala will close at 12 o'clock, and a large delegation from Ogaliala will go to Brule. Young Meyer's parents were born in Germany, they are old settlers and highly respected and patriotic citizens. ' Mothers of Nebraska Prepare for Trouble! When ft girl becomes ft woman, ivheo ft woman becomes ft mother, and when ft woman passu through the changes of middle life, are the three) periods of life when health and strength are most needed to withstand the pain and dis tress often caused -by severe organic dis turbances. Thousands in this section would testify as do the following: , , York, Nebr.,'When I waa a girl x was never very strong;. I suffered from suppression and pain. I also suffered with sick headaehe. My . mother gave . me , "favorite . Pre scription" and it cured me of these troublesome 'condi tions and so com itletelr regulated me that I hare never had any return of these ailment. "Mrs, P. H. Vincent, 1109 Burlington Ave. . Lincoln, Nebr. "I take pleasure in recommending ut. Pierce ' Favorite Prescription as a tonie for women of any age. I re ceived great bene- , fit from thia medi- first expectancy and now at middle life I am finding it just asbenefioic!." Mrs. J. M. Rowbotbam, 2318 Lynn Bt, Write Dr. Tierce, President of the In valids' Hotel, and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y., for confidential advice and yon will receive the medical atten tion of a specialist, wholly without fee no eharge whatever. . Send 10c for trial pkg. "Favorite Pre scription Tablets." STOP TOUR COUGHING No need t let that cough pentot. Stop tne irritation, and remove tickling ana noerte ae by teueTlnf tne Inflamed throat with CONVICT MAKES EASY ESCAPE By HIDING IN TRUCK (From a Staff Correspondent.) Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 5. (Specials Charles Krohl, a convict from Oma ha, imprisoned for grand larceny, escaped from the penitentiary Mon day night by secreting himself under neath an automobile truck loaded with prison-made furniture when it made a trip to Lincoln. This was dis closed Wednesday, Warden Fenton has announced. Prison officials believe Krohl is the convict who was found hiding in a barn in Fremont early Wednesday morning. The suspect fled-after warn ing the farmer not t6 report him. Warden Fenton was notified late Wednesday afternoon that Sheriff Condit and 20 deputies were searching the country for the prisoner. Krohl had but about one month more to serve at Lancaster. Warden Fenton said the mart was to be re turned to Colorado for parole viola tion m that state. Fremont, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special Telegram.) No trace of the convict believed to be Arthur Krohl, who escaped from the pentitentiary at Lincoln Monday night and" was seen in the northeast part of Fremont early Monday morningat the home of Fred Porter, was found by the posse headed by. Sheriff Condit that searched the country east of Fremont Wednesday. Arthur County Property Holders Have Tax Kick (From a. Staff frriipondent.) Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special.) That the county treasurer in Arthur county, where she resides, refuses to issue her a receipt for 1916 taxes that she paid, until she also pays up for two or three years preceding, is the compjaint of Mrs. Clare Wood to State Treasurer Hall. She f laims to have paid taxes for these years to the treasurer of McPherson county, be fore the legal existence , of Arthur county was established in a court proceeding. 1 he state legal depart ment has had similar complaints, and it has requested the officials or the two counties to get together and agree on some plan whereby taxpay ers will , not be compelled to pay twice. Yellow Paint Coverings On Loup City Stores Loup City, Neb., Dec. 5. (Special Telegram.) Partiotic demonstrations were inevidence here last night when, the unpopular yellow was applied to the fronts of the Zemmerman and Waitc garage, C. 4W. Fletcher shoe store and M. . Leschinsky general crnro Thm inh uiii nnr npatlv HnnP but results were pronounced very sat- lsiactory. Oconto, Neb., Experiences ,t J Big'Building Boom Oconto, Neb., Dec. S. (Special.) ' Oconto, a little town of 400, situated on the Kearney & Black Hills roads, has been booming considerable of late.. One large brick store building, 46 by 80 feet, has just been completed, while a large brick garage, a cement blacksmith shop, a fine brick postoffice building, and a number of fine resi dences are now under construction. Cornett to Port Crook. B.eartice. Neb., Dec. S. (Special Telegfam.)-Roy Cornett,' who was arrested here Saturday evening on the charge of deserting Company C of the 134th infantry at Camp Cody, will- be delivered to officers at Fort Crook, .Neb.,- Thursday by Chief of Police Dillpw, upon ordera received today from Captain Brewster. 1 6, 1917.- BURLESON RAPS POSTAL UNIONS ' Solicits Aid of Congress in Repealing- Law Allowing Postoffice Employes to Unionize. Br Associated Press.) .Washington, Dec. 5. Postmaster General Burleson in his annual report, submitted to congress today, declares organizations of postal employes are rapidly becoming a menace to public welfare1 and recommends that con gress repeal the law that allows such employes to maintain organizations. The law provides that the employes may organize and become affiliated with other bodies so long as they do not impose any obligation to engage or assist in i strike agains. the gov ernments Emphasizing the need for unselfish co-operation on all sides while the country is in the world war the post master general said: "Claims Are Excessive." "Notwithstanding this fact, and at this critical period in our nation's histpry, it is regrettable to state that the organized postal employes are making many selfish demands and in sisting that they shall not be required or permitted to work in excess of the usual i.umber of hours: also that their salaries be permanently increased, al though they are justly compensated receiving more than three times as much as those fighting in the tren;hes who must of necessity suffer the hardships of warfare and sacrifice their all if necessary. , . "Effo'rts of these organizations along other lines have been Severely criticized by men in public life, as they attempt to control political as well as legislative matters and openly boast of the influence they claim to exert in the furtherance of their self ish interests." ' Report Shows Surplus. The report shows an audited sur plus for the year of $9,836,211, the largest in the history of the depart ment. The increase ovef the -preceding year ws 5.66 per cent while thf, increase in cost was 4.45 per ct,nt.The audited revenues for the year, includ ing money-order and postal savings business, amountedvto $329,726,116." Remarkable growth -in postal sav ings is shown,- In 1917 there were 674,728 depositors with a total of $131,954,696 to their credit. The average balance for each depositor was $195.57. This was tn increase over the previous year of 71,791 in the number of depositors, $45,934,811 in the amount and $52.90 in the per capita balance. The large proportion of this total is contributed by indus trial centers. In 143 offices in cities where there ar big manufacturing plants 74 er cent of the deposits are held. Advance in Freight Rates Asked From Gulf Ports Washington, Dec. 5. Increases in commody freight rates ranging from 30 to 50 per cent, from Mobile, Pen sacola, Gulf port and other gulf cities to Missouri river crossings, were asked by railroads today of the In terstate Commerce commission. The proposed rates would affect Kansas City, St. Joseph, Omaha, Sioux City, Lincoln, Cedar Rapids, St. Paul, Sioux Falls and other points depen dent on rates to Missouri river ter ritory. . - .... General Korniloff Escapes With Caucasian Troops London, Dec. 5. Gerieral Korniloff, the former commander-in-chief, ,who escaped from the Bolsheviki, at Mo hilev, according to a Petrograd dis patch to the Daily Mail, was accom panied by 400 Caucasian troops. He was at Orsha, north of Mohilev, on Monday. , How History Repeats Itself : A hundred years ago Thomas Jefferson, in writing to Mr. De NeuviW in advocacy of the culture, of the grape in this country said: ' "No nation is drunken where wine is cheap, and none sober where the dearness of wine substitutes ardent spirits as the common beverage." ; V This was before the era of brewing in America, but shortly after this we find Jefferson writing to a friend of his in the Virginia Legislature, in behalf of a certain Captain Miller "who is about to settle in our country and to establish a brewery"..... "I wish to see this beverage become common," said Jefferson. Nearly a century laterKwe find Dr. Andrew D. White, former Presi dent of Cornell University, and. Ambassador to European countries, say ing in his autobiography: ' "The best temperance workers that I Jcnow are the men who brew light, pure beers, and the wine growers of California." The justification for beer as a True Temperance Beverage consists in the fact that over 90 of it is water. c The 'solid matter of which beer is made consists of ihe extract of hops and cereals (principally barley malt). These comprise about' 5. The alcohol in beer, which averages less than 4, is not put in by the brewer, but is produced by natural fermentation of the yeast as in wine and cider. , After a hundred years of experiment, we find public opinion in this country veering back to the principle laid down by Thomas Jefferson,' that beer is essentially a TRUE TEMPERANCE BEVERAGE ! . The United States Brewers' Association CASUALTY LIST FROM PERSHING SH0WSJ KILLED Washington, Dec. 5. General Pershing today reported to the War department the names of two men killed in action in France, seven men severely wounded and four slightly worrnded. The casualties occurred between November 12 and 17. General Persh ing's message gave no details, but the men are believed to have been with units occupying front line-trenches in France. Those killed: CORPORAL VIRGIL t. WINE BRENNER, Marion, Ind. PRIVATE PETER WOJTALE WICS, Chicago. Those severely wounded are: Private John A. Viole, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Sergeant Harvy. L. Haburne, Jamesville, Va. Pivate Darwin P.-Kragle, St. James, Mo. Private Benjamin M. Law. Brand enburg, Ky. Private Paul Crabtree, Portsmouth, Ohio. ' . , . Private Andrew J. Henslew, Rasp berry, Ark. . Private Lester. Ritcncy, Salem, O. The -slightly wounded were:' Corporal Gus Perdue, New Bos ton, 111. , . Private David A. Saunders, Chi cago. Private Mark C. Dufcndach, Hunt ingburg, Ind. Corporal Harvey O. Hall, Savan nah, N. Y. . , Big Blast Wrecks War : Munitions Plant Pittsburgh, Pa., Dec. 5. At least 10 persons were killed and about 40 in jured in an explosion at the Heidel burg. plant of the Aetna Explosives company, 10 miles from here, this aft ernoon. 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The northerners demand a continuation of hostilities, for, the purpose" of main taining he government's. authority and prestige, y Chung King is on . the Yang Tse Kiang river, where it is joined by the Kialing-Ho, in the province of Szech wan, south-central China. ' 'State Department Disavows -4 Action of Attaches in Russia Washington, Dec. 5. It was offi cially declared today at the State de partment that both Lieutenant Col onel Judson, head of the American military mission in Russia, and Major M. C Kerth, temporary military at tache at the embassy, acted without instructions from this government in presenting communications to the Bolsheviki government on the atti tude of the United States in the ef fort to effect separate peace and armistice with Germany. Major Kerths communication was a protest to the Russian commander-in-chief against an armistice. Colo nel Judson's communication was couched in more lenient, terms. 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