The Butler Weekly Times Newspaper, December 13, 1917, Page 1

ae \ and the brief revly made public to-| VOL..XL.. ‘76 DIED ON JONES ‘Three Officers and 73 Men Still —¥Unaccounted ‘For. Washington, Dec. 8—Threc ’ offi- cers and seventy-three men were be- lieved tonight to have gone down ‘with the American destroyer Jacob ~ Jones, torpedoed and sunk in the war ‘zone by a German submarine at 8 ‘o’clock Thursday night. Three officers and thirty-four men were picked up by other vessels from life rafts to which they clung, but the names of only ten of these had ~ been transmitted to Washington. Adimiral Sim’s terse message re- porting the loss of the Jacob Jones ‘did not state how the attack was made. It is known, however, that the Jones was on patrol duty he- _ tween four hundred and five hundred ‘miles off shore. What vessel accom- ‘panied her was not revealed, but Ad- miral Sims’ report showed that one vessel rescued thirty men and an- other seven, They sent: this infor- tation by radio and it was immed- iately transmitted to Washington. Secretary Daniels stoutly held to this hopes that other patrol craft. possibly without wireless equipment, had rescued more of the destroyer’s ‘company. Mr. Daniels showed pfain- ly the strain of his personal anxiety as well as that over this the greatest loss to the navy thus far in the war. Commander Beasley’s mother has lived for several years at the secre- tary’s home. With her daughter, Mrs. Daniels, she was. stunned hy the news of the disaster. Another of her sons, Ensign Worth Bagley, was the only American naval officer contrast to the recent action of an American destroyer which rescuet the entire crew of a German submar- ine that fell victim to the accurate fire of American gunners. The itlen- tity of the prisoner taken by the Ger- mans is not known, Why We Fight. “You are called into this great ser- vice of your country not only for the purpose of maintaining the ideals for which America has always stood—de- mocracy and freedom, and to keep the torch of Liberty burning through- out the world—but also for this morc immediate object, the protection of our national rights and the democrat- ic institutions handed down to us as the result of the valor and blood of our ancestors, Those are the things for which you fight.” From Secretary McAdco’s Address to Men of the National Army. Inter-Community League Organized. - F. M. Campbell and A. H. Culver represented the Butlér Commercial Club iat the organization of an Inter- Community league in Kansas City the last of the week, ¢ About 40 towns of Missouri, Kan- sas and Oklahoma were represented and a constitution Was adopted and officers and directors elected. The following were the officers elected: President, W. H. Graham, Chilli- cothe, Mo.; Vice-President E. V. Blum,, Leavenworth, Kas.; Secretary and Treasurer, H, B. Ober, Lawrence, Kas.; General Manager, J. F. Gill, Kansas City. Drive for Red Cross Members. The National Red Cross organiza- tion has asked every local chapter to devote the week of December 17 to 24 to a final drive to try and enlist every person in the county as a mem- ber of the Red Cross, The Butler Chapter expects to do its share toward increasing this membership. Last summer six hun- dred men, women and children in Mount Pleasant Township paid for membership for one year. Many of them have since subscribed to the], war fund of the Red Cross in pro- portion to their means and willing- ness to help this work. But not all of those who should be numbered in the membership of the Red Cross have been given onportun- ity to join or_have taken advantage of it if given. . Butler and Mount Pleasant township is expected to fur- nish fifteen hundred members of the Red Cross. And if you are not one of those who is already enrolled as 3 member you are expected to become a member. It costs only one dollar for a year’s membership. Or ‘you can pay two, five or more dollars for other memberships. But Wt rests with you to give-to the cause as freely as you feel able. But those who have not yet joined the Red Cross will be asked during the week of December 17-24 to give their names and pay the dues. Dur- ing the week solicitors will call unon every one who is not now enrolled as a member. They are doing this without pay for the benefit of our soldiers, If you have not yet joined you can of the banks and securing your men- bership card. Will you not assist the solicitors by “securing your member- ship in this way and giving to them more time to solicit others, 2 Membership Committee. | . The National Red Cross has asked that all those whose membership ex- pires during the next few months re-| new at this-time so that all member-| ships may expire during the holiday | season, But if you are already a member this is optional with you, Tokio, Dec. have been | cific. j ests. Mound Searchlight. This vicinity was visited by a snow storm Friday and Saturday. Misses Sallie Holwell and Luna Kenney spent Wednesday night with Miss Ruth Snyder, ’ Mrs. Wade Ruddell spent Wednes- dav evening with Mrs. Webb Shelby. Mr. C. R. Brady was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Nelson last Sun- day. Mr. and: Mrs. Lee Beckett returned home from Holden Wednesday. , Miss. Sallie Holwell did not get to go home Friday on account of the bad weather. Mr. Webb Shelby is having a large cattle shed built on his barn, Don't forget the pie and box sup- per at Prairie Rose school Friday night, December 14. A good pro- gram is being planned. Miss Lucille West is on the sick list. Cintas nte « the bolsheviki. day destroyed with a loss of ficult. a business trip to Passaic Tuesday. TEMPEST. several stores. 10.—Japanese landed the more at nd the stores than become a member by applying at anid Nineonees Lend at Vladivostok; Harbin Occupied by Chinese troops Vladivostok, Russia's great port city on the Pa- Chinese troops have entered Har- bin. Manchuria, to protect their inter- Information to this effect was re- ceived here today. Harbin is in Manchuria at the east- ern terminus of the main line of the Trans-Siberian railway. Vast supplies of war stores are ly- ing in the warehouse at Vladivostok, which were sold to the Russian gov- 'ernment by Japan a PractiooMy all of these sup- plies have remained there because of inion of the steady traffic on the Trans-Siberian railway. It is supposed agreements existed by which these stores were to be used against the German powers and the ‘anding of Javanese troops was prob- ably accomplished to munitions from being taken over by It was. recently re- ported bolsheviki troops were making their way into Vladivostck. = Sees An $85,029 Carthage, Mo., Fire. Carthage, Mo., Dec. United prevent 10,—Fire of the Deutsch Clothing Company and the J. M. Whitsett Dry Goods Company $35,000. Zero weather made fire fighting dif- A water hydrant burst, throw- NUMBER 9 CARS That Mines With No Tipples Will Not be Furnished Cars. Foster and Rucker, in the west ‘part of the county, were in the city Tues- day and lodged a protest with Pros- order issued by Division Superin- tendent Somers, of the Missouri Pacific. According to Mr. Dawson the order is to the effect that hereafter cars will not be furnished wagon mines, or mines that have no tipples. The reason given for the order is that the mines that load cars from wagons delay the cars which are badly need- ed at other points, The mine op- erators deny this. They say that cars set out at their mines in the morning are Joaded and ready to ship the same day, or when the next train ar- rives and are willing to guarantee that no car will be held longer than the 12 hours. Mr. Dawson called up Superintendent Somers, who said that the order was in accordance with an order from the Federal Food and Fuel commission. Denton, chairman of the Bates county fuel commission, called up. State Chairman Wallace Crossley who said that he had no knowledge of the Federal order, Mr. Dawson says that if this order remains in effect it will work a hard- to- Judge killed in the war with Spain, He was killed aboard the destroyer Winslow at Cardenas, Cuba. Tacking details of the action in which the Jones was lost, officers as- sumed that the destroyer either stumbled upon a submarine and was struck by a lucky shot. or was sur- prised while on patrol duty, As the watch maintained by the American ‘destroyer crews is notably keen the last explanation seemed improbable. Apparently the Tones went down _ almost at once. This was taken to mean that the torpedo had scored a fair hit amidships, possibly tearing the swift craft in two when it ex- ploded. If this is trie there can be fio question that many of the crew died in the blast of the explosion or - were carried down with the shattered hull without a chance to escine. Of- ficers here felt that such fate was preferable to hours of exposure and fir-! death from cold on life rafts. That both Admiral Sims and the British authorities have taken every possible step to find additional sur- vivors was regarded as certain. Secretary Daniels said first word o fthe loss of the destrover had come to him just before midnight last, night. It was the bare announcement of thefact. He immediately cabled Admiral Sims for a detailed report ing a suit or time to give where a gift is day was received this morning. Ad- ditional details-will be announced as they are received. EN 27 Members of the Crew of the Jacob Jones Saved. Washington, D. C., Dec. 9.—One American seaman was taken from the water by. the German submarine which sank the destroyer Jacob Jones on Thursday. The other 110 mem- bers of the ship’s company were left to their fate. Latest reports account ‘for 44, including the man taken pris- oner by the submarine. Sixty-seven are still missing. ‘ Early this morning the Navy De- partment was advised that six of the survivors, including Lieut. Com- mander D. Worth Bagley, brother in-law of Secretary of the Navy Dan- iels, and Lieut. Norman Scott, sor of Robert F. Scott, of Kirkwood, Mo.» had landed safely on the Scilly Islands. The landing of these survivors re- newed the hope that others may have been picked up by patrol vessels, without wireless, or succeeded in reaching some place of safety. Hope was lesseried, however, late this af- ternoon, when word came from Ad- miral Sims that the Jacob Jones san« 17 minutes after she had been tor- Think it over—Can you stant source of satisfaction. Bath Robes, $5.00. Fine Neckwear, 25c—$1.50. Initial Linen Handkerchiefs, 2 Men’s Sweaters, $1.00—$8.50. The attack later advices reveal, was made at 4:12 in the afternoon, instead of at 8 o’clock at night, as originally reported. It gets dark early, how- - ever, on the European side of the At- lantic at this.season of the yea which probably accounts for the fact the submarine was not seen until some time afterthe ship sank. After making certain\ through his periscope that the American war craft had plunged beneath the waves, the German commander brought the We are beginning early to impress the wisdom of giv- Christmas; because this is a KUPPENHEIMER Suit or Overcoat will be welcomed by any man because most men know that the name Kuppenheimer is synonomous with the finest ready-to-wear clothes, constant reminder of the giver and to the recipient a con- $20.00, $22.50, $25.00 Styleplus Suits, $17.00—$21.00. Manhattan Shirts, Madras and Silk, $2.00—$6.50. Linen and Mercerized Handkerchiefs, 10c—50c. Fancy Silk Handkerchiefs, 85c-—$1.00. Ide Soft and Laundered Collars, 15c. is ‘overcoat for useful things to be given. A equal this sort of a gift? A These quality clothes sell at Knitted and Silk Scarfs, 75c—$5.00. 5e—40c, ‘ Men’s Unionsuits, $1.50—$3.50. Men’s Flannel Shirts, $1.50—$3.50. Men’s Traveling Bags, $5.00—$15.00. - CLOTHES" A SENSIBLE CHRISTMAS GIFT Copyrichs 2017 ‘Tho House of Euppenheimer Roys’ Suits, Overcoats, $3.50—$10.00. Boys’ Dress Shirts, 50c—$1.00. , Boys’ Waists, 35c—75c. Boy’s Sweaters, 75c—$2.00. Boy’s Jersey Sweaters, $1.50—$2.50. Boy’s Mufflers, 35c. Boys’ Leather Belts, 35e—50c. Boy’s Mitts and Gloves, 50c—$1.50. Boys’ Unionsuits, 75c—$1.00. Boys’ Dress Shoes, $2.00—$3.50. Boys’ Corduroy and Duck Coats, $1.75—$3.50. MEN AND WOMEN ’ Mr. and Mrs, Wade Ruddell_made+ing-a-stream-of water on_ other buitd= ings and flooding the basements of Our Entire Stock of Ladies Suits to be Closed out $15.00, $19.50, $25.00 15 Ladies Silk Dresses, Priced Special, $9.98. 35 Ladies and Misses Coats, All Colors, Priced Speciul, $10.00. 25 Ladies and Misses Coats, Taupe, Burgundy, Green, Priced Special, $14.50. — ; - Samuel Levy Mercantile Co. [ship, not only on the mine operators in the county, but on the mine work- ers and the consumers. Jn the Fos- ter and Rucker fields alone more than one hundred men and many teams are laid out of work already. The order will withdraw from the daily market in this county alone about fifteen cars of coal which is suite an item with the zero weather that we are now having and will un- doubtedly cause much suffering in Butler and surrounding towns as a Jarge nart of the coal consumed is from these very mines, A formal protest, signed by the Foster and Rucker operators, has heen forwarded to State Fuel Admin- istrator Wallace Crossley. It the policy of withholding cars from all mines in this county with the exception of those having tipples is adhered to, Butler and a large part of the county faces a situation which threatens much suffering before the end of the winter. Very few in this section have sufficient fuel to run them through the winter, and it might be well for the Fuel Commit- tee to organize a force of teamsters to move the coal from these mines having no tipples while the roads are in condition to permit this class of hauling. Tater, the roads will be im- passable for coal hauling and access to these mines will be impossible, and 3utler and vicinity will suffer severe- ly. U. S. Supreme Covrt Holds Workers Union Illegal. Mine Washington, Dec. 16—The _daci- sion of Federal Judge Dayton of West Virginia that under the West Virginia laws the United Mine Work. ers was an illega! organization and a conspiracy, was virt ly upheld by the supreme court this aiternoon, in a sion in-the court divided, 6 to % The case grew out of the operations of the organization in the coal strike de of toof and 1907 Am ng the de- fendants in the case were John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, and Secretary of La- bor Wilson, a former 1 uon official. The court ot appeals in passing on an appeal from Judge Dayton's de- cision dismissed an injunction against the mine workers. Justices Brandeis, Clark dissented. Holmes and ASKS U. S. TO TAKE OVER PLANT Fort Smith Light Company Granted a Temporary Injunction. Fort Smith, Ark., Dec. 10—The Fort Smith Light and Tractidén Com- pany, which early today secured a temporary but sweéping injunction to restrain interference with the opera- tion of its power plant, the only one in the twin citics, this afternoon tel- egraphed Secretary of War Raker to take over the plant as a result of the general strike here. The company holds contracts to supply ten coal mines with power. The mines have heen forced to close and the company declined to operate enough of its plants to furnish the mines with elec- tricity unless all of its patrons could be supplied. The situation remains quiet. Busi- ness is at a standstill, the result of so many industries being cripoled by the suspension of the electric service. None of the newspapers can operate and the city is securing its news from the outside world through bulletins posted at downtown corners. WAGON MINES CANNOT GET Railroad Official Issues an Order A deleyation @f mine owners from ecuting: Attorney Dawson against an’ h\