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Cron, Nowt -A. a ESCAN ABA MORNING PRESS Ici OflTEin OfOlftVAl ummuiiiD VOL IX 91 ESCANABA, MIQIiGAN, FRIDAY MORNING. JULY 6 1917 lacmupw WMh FOUR FACES JFFICMLS TO OPEN ON SPIES DETOID OF TYPICAL CELEBRA- TI0N8 OF PAST AXD MINUS OLARE OF EVENING FIREWORKS DAT IS CELEBRATED HERE. Day was observed in Bscanaba in a manner entirely different from observances of the past, minus the boom of cannon crackers the sput-sput of the imported firecrackers, without the glare of fireworks to brighten the sky as another Fourth of July passed into history. No organized effort was made to celebrate the Fourth througliout the entire day, but the parade and obser' vance in the forenoon, lacking in numbers was in keeping with the mation of the president to avoid any extravagent expenditure of money.

Lathrop HoldalA Big Celebration Atty. Joseph Cuddy of this city was the principal speaker at Lathrop Wednesday when the lodge of Modern Brotherhood of America there entertained with a program and picnic. Mr. Cuddy spoke on Among the visitors in attendance were Albert Hass of Menominee, national director of the organization, and a national organizer of Des Moines, la. Following the program the picnic was enjoyed, with horse races to furnish additional entertainment for the large crowd in attendance.

aimiES niM After an illness of but a week from typhoid pneumonia, Trefle Fillion, a brakeman employed by the St. Paul road and a resident of this city for practically his entire life, passed away yesterday at a local hospital. Mr. condition had been critical Monday and the end came yesterday afternoon. The body was removed to the undertaking rooms of J.

A. Alio and will be removed to the home. South Dak street today. The grief-stricken wife is confined to her bed. In addition to his widow Mr.

Pillion is survived by one son and three daughters. Brothers and sisters surviving him are Fred Pillion, Poster City; Matt Pillion of this city; Dorius Pillion, of Calumet; Hector Pillion of this city; Mrs. Mallette of Canada; Mrs. Chenier of Schaffer and Gun Club Gives Prize Shotgun The Ithaca trap gun, given away by the Escanaba Qun ft Game club was on Wednesday awarded to Odilon Duval, 229 Stephenson The gun, which is an unusually attractive one, was given away at the Fourth of July practice shoot held at South park. Shooting 24 out of a possible 25 birds, H.

O. Brotherton was high man E. C. Voght was second with a score of 23 hits. The registered tournamant will be held on July 14 and 15.

I IL 9 Charged with setting trap in which a deer was caught Joseph Cafmeyer, of St. Nicholas colony, was arraigned before Judge Emil Glaser yesterday and was sentenced to 90 days imprisonment at the county Jail. He was offered the option of paying a fine and costs of but he refused to pay. When members of the crew of a Bever branch train were enroute to Escanaba on Tuesday night they saw a deer at the side of the track that appeared to be injured. The train I was stopped and a large doe was found with one of her front feet caught in a 2U-pound bear trap.

The foor wall hanging by but a few tend- Civilians To Be Vaccinated Free That Escanaba is one of the many cities in Michigan where civilians can apply for ii.i‘lon against typho a fever, smallpox or pura-iypl oid, is bounced In the Official Bulletin, a newspaper published by the goverri- n-ent. It is piebable the governnient physican here will be in charge of work. According to the Bulletin the civilians will be vaccinated without charge. No announcement has been received by Postmaster other than that in the Official Bulletin. ons and because of the condition of Washington, July 5.

Draft will animal it was decided as best to Judge Sessions in the United States district court at Grand Rapids, yes-'Mrs. King. terday handed down an opinion hold-j Definite arrangements for the lu ai mo euy ing that the damage case started by neral were not made la.st night but it named will be made public for publica where It was given all possible the North Michigan Water company is probable that services will be con- tjon in flie morning paper on Satur- but yesterday the animal died. be set at a conference on Friday be tween Secretary of War Baker and General Crowder, It was announced tonlglit by the war department. Secre.

(rain upon Its arrival hero The tary Baker said tonight that the day bring her to Escanaba. Deputy State and Warden Herman Ijeisner was notified by telephone and he met against the city of Escanaba, was' ducted over the body on Monday morn properly brought In the United States ing at St. church. It was nearly 10 before the district court. I Mr.

Fillion was a member of the parade lined up Ludington street and The suit was brought by the water Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, of wended Its way to the Ludington park company claiming damages from the the Instltut Jacques Cartier and of where a program was held, ing the parade was the Escanaba Military band with J. A. Alio as drum major and H. O. Brotherton as The band came first into the line of march and was followed by Co.

under command of Capt. Oscar Falk. Next in line were the G. A. R.

vet- erana, the carriage, French societiea. Companies and of the Home Guard battalion and a float. Mias Alda Robb was the Goddess of Liberty and Iteymond Buell was Uncle Sam in the float. The work of trained soldiers was evidenced when Co. gave an exhibition drill at the park, the guardsmen executing the commands with precision that brought much favorable com ment.

Francis T. McDonald, attorney of Sault Ste Marie, gave the address of the day. one can doubt the patriot ism of America when once said Mr. McDonald, no on can doubt that a free people can always be relied upon to preserve liberty This country must be respected by the world. city because sewage was dumped Into' the French Canadian society.

the bay contaminating the source of the water supply. The city pmp filed a motion for the dismissal of thej ('ANDY' AT THEATRE BENEFIT case on the ground that the United, persons escaped the clutches day. Arrangements Deputy Leisiier left for the point actual ma- where the deer was found before day chinery of drafting have been complet ed and await the apjiroval at the meeting on Saturday. The number to be drafted may be Increased to nearly Failure in the enlistment drive is given as the cause. States court did not have Jurisdiction I pamp Fire Girls at the Delft and liolding that the action properly should D8 Drought in the state courts.

candy for sale in the The court denied the motion made of the theatre while patrons at by the city eul iliat the case was Cross benefit perform- properly beiore the I nited States dis- None who purchased sweets be- MIDNIGHT BULLEIS trict court. Spanish Steamer Suspected To Be Aiding Germany grudged the exchange of a nickel or dime for the proceeds of the candy sale went to the Red Cross fund. FORMER RESIDENTS HERE A. H. Purdy and son.

Dr. A. G. Pur -1 dy, absent frou Escanaba for 33 years are visiting old friends here. Mr.

Pur- dy is now located in Fond du I.a.c and i had a store here yeard ago. Dr. Purdy Buenos Ayres, July Milwaukee his home. sistance to German submarines is sus pected of the captain of the Spanish steamer Leon XIII, one of fhe big FLAT ROCK PEOPLE IAONOAL PICNIC vessels running between this port and Vigo and calling at Rio de Janeiro. Passengers reported that when three days out from Buenos Ayres on the last voyage the captain be patriotic is not alone, to ex- dered all passengers to their cabins, ercise a privilege at will but it is a I with orders to stay there until told duty which every citizen owes to his to leave.

But through the port holes country. In the recognition of this the imprisoned passengers saw a mys- Nduty and its proper performance, the terious vessel which had been follow- citizen must ever remember that there ing the Leon XIII for several hours. a patriotism of peace as well as a draw nearer. After exchanging sig- from this city and nearby communities patriotism of war. nals the captain sent to the vessel a motoring to that town.

must bear in mind the dangers large amount of supplies, such to our free Institution from within could be used by submarines. Nearly 400 persons were in attendance at the annual Fourth of July picnic held in Flat Rock, with vistors as our country.There are those who are The British Admiralty recently an- constantly sowing seeds of discord, of, nounced that a Spanish liner had been strife and of hatred. The propagandist of false theories and of untruths plays on the Ignorance and credulity of some people for profit or power. Such persons are not true Americans and they are a menace to our MISSION CHURCH PEOPLE HOLD PICNIC IN GROVE The anual Fourth of July picnic by the Sunday school of the Swedish Mission church was held at the grove on the Ford river road, a short distance from the South park. A program following the dinner served to both young and old.

It TEXAS PASTOR ADDRESSES CONGREGATION AT PIOKIC The Rev. Gideon Olson of Austin, and J. Pierson, a theological student addressed the congrega'tion of the Swedish Lutheran church at a held, Wednesday. 'The affair lield on the banks of the river, near the Chemical plant. ordered into the port of Dakir to unload explosives aoid appaj'atusi foif rarefying the atmosphere, such as is used In submarines.

That this liner may have been the Leon XIII appears more probable because of the report made when the ship arrived at Buenos the last time that she had been stopped by a submarine when two days out from Vigo but that the submarine had permitted her to cohtinue her journey after examing the papers. The picnic was held under the auspices of the Holy Family church congregation, the proceeds going to the support of the church. The picnic on the Fourth surpassed any similar event undertaken by the Plat Rock residents. Following a picnic dinner served at the park by the ladies, with an unusually attractive menu, a program was held in the afternoon with music, danc ing and races. Three horse races were staged and a fat race, hoys and race and race held.

The entertainment was fittingly climaxed with an informal dancing party in the evening. ft -ft NEW romance In the Gould family is reported. It was rumored tonight that peorge J. Gould was married today to Miss M. Carter.

The inkling came from Philadelphia where the couple is said to have obtained a license to marry. Dent of the house miltary affairs committee announced today he wil introduce tomorrow the bills to authorize the construction of a great American air fleet. bill by Senator Curtis of Kansas as an amendment to the food bill would appropriate $5,000 to finance people on reclaimed lands in the west. Increase in the cost of production is given as the reason. They may chug on Streets Saturday Boy Is Killed As Women Ask Food nSCAlL; TO VISIT PARENTS Ralph Gabourie, son of Mr.

and Mrs A. It. Gabourie of this city, will arrive in the city this morning to visit for a day with his parents before joining a Milwaukee hospital corps for service in France. He has already en- Ihited in the company and has been fiyen to vist his parents for a day, reporting in Milwaukee again on morning. Mr.

Gabourie has heeit employed as cost accountant for l6el Furniture company of Mil- No word with regard to discontinuing the recruiting dffice has been received by Sergt. Schupert, in charge of the station here, and recruiting will continue in the upper peninsula for an indefinite period. Offices are still being conducted at Iron Mountain and Marquette, in addition. enlistments for the regular army here numbered two men. William F.

Snyder of Oconto and Walter J. Pittman of Stephenson were both accepted for the infantry branch of the service. Thirty-five men were accepted for enlistment at the office here in the past fifteen days, giving Sergt. pert a record of more than two enlist ments per day which outclasses mark set by any single recruiting officer in the state. Mike Pilleskie, North Escanaba, he applied to enlist.

Amsterdam, July hundred armed women participated in food riots here last night in the Kattenburg district. The police clashed with the women and shots were fired. In another clash that occurred in the Jewish section, a boy was killed. If the city council gives the necessary permission, Escanaba people may see five racing automobiles chug-chug down Ludington street on Saturday, with the cut-out wide open. It is the plan of the management who will stage a speedy race program at the Fair grounds Sunday afternoon to run the cars on the main street of the city for the inspection of the race enthusiasts.

The Wisconsin automobile drivers staged an exciting race at Sturgeon Bay on the Fourth with a large crowd in attendance from Green Bay, Pish Creek, Ephriam and surrounding country. They will arrive here on Sat urday, making trial runs at the Fair 'grounds in the afternoon to tune up their marines. Five events will be staged on the break on Tuesday night. He reached the spot at 4 on Wednesday morning and followed trail left by the doe dragging the trap for 8o rods. At the end of the trail he found a well beaten salt lick which was located less tluin 30 rods rfoni the home of Joseph A well beaten path led from the salt lick to the cabin.

questioned Cafmeyer denied any knowledge of the salk lick or that a trap had been set on his farm. His protestations of innofctfnce did impress the officer and he was hrouglii to the city and arrlgned in court yesterday where was made for the Imposition of the heaviest penalty allowed under the law. The doe had but given birth to fawns and it is probable that the little animals will die from starvation in the WQpds. RROTHER OF JOHN RIAN IS VICTIM Announcement was carried in tlic Army and Navy Journal of June 30, of the promotion of Capt. W.

Oliver son of Mrs. J. F. Oliver of tliia city to a majorship in tlie I nited States cavalry. Major Oliver had been captain of tlie Fifteenth cavalry, stationed at Fort McKinley, and his promotion has come in recognition ot particular ability.

The same issue of the Army and Navy Journal carried the announcement of the promotion of Lieut. B. Briscoe, son-in-law of Mrs. Oliver, 'o a captaincy. Capt.

Bricoe Is stationed at Fort Meyer, near Wasliington, D. C. Announcement of tlu) promotion 1 1 both Major Oliver and Captain Briscoe will be received with great satisfao tlon by their many friends in this Long Illness of Mrs, ends on Thursday Patrick Ryan, brother of John Ryan 306 Hale street, died suddenly in Menominee some time yesterday according to comunications to the Ryan family lasY night. Mr. Ryan made his home in Green Bay.

No particulars with regard to what caused his death could be learned. Francis Joseph Young, the newly born son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Young of Cornell, died yesterday at a hospital Peter Asp, formerly tailor with the Jackson firm, has been engaged in a similar capacity by L. W.

Gidlund. The Misses Hilda Sheedlo and Eva Peller were guests at the home of Supervisor and Mrs. Harmon at Cornell on Monday. TWO AUTOMOBILES BUMP; NO ONE INJURED, RESULT Two autopioblles collided at the corner of Georgia and Ludington streets last night but the police at a late hour were unable to learn what paries were responsible for the collision. One car was going to Luding track here next Sunday and In one street from Georgia at the time filiating After an illness lasting through nearly an entire year, Mrs.

MicJiael Flemming, a resident of tlils city for many and known to a host of people, passed away on Wednesday night at a private hospital. For the past year Mrs. health hati failed steadily. Peritonitis recently developed and she was removed to a private hospital tiiat she might have every possible care. Slowly her strength ebbed away and at 10:30 she passed away, surrounded by members of her family.

The body was removed to tlie undertaking rooms of J. A. Alio, where it was prepared for burial and at 9 last night was taken to the family home, at 1311 Ayer street, where it will remain until the hour oi the funeral. Mrs. Flemming was born In Waterford county Ireland and came to the United States wlien a younv woman, locating with lier husband In tills city 35 years ago.

She is survived by lier husband, one son and six daughter, wha are John, Mary, Nellie Catherine, Agnes, Nora and Ceiestine. In addition she is survived by one sister, Mrs. Charles J. Kelly, of Great Falls, Mont. Mrs.

Flemming was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and her death has come as a shock to a host of people. Funeral services will be held at 9 Saturday morning at St. church with Rev. Dr. Barth of- Burial will take place in 1 MDRE HTRINGENT LAWH WILL BE- UO.BE EFFECTIVE NOON IF of OFFHIALN ARE GIV- JUST (ONNIDFKATION.

Wu.shington, July German agents, kept by German marine Insurance coinpuuics knew the details of the sailing of the American troops lias Uevciopeu iu tlie stringent spy hunt by t'nited States officala. The hunt uas brought the following developments; GOLF TeNRNAMENT NY Richard Larson of Gladstone spent several days in Oconto, visiting Meads Dr. Harry W. Long took first place in the Liberty tournament held on the Escanaba Links ere Wednesday afternoon. The tournament was staged as a benefit for the Red Cross fund with an entry fee of no less than A large number of golf enthusiasts entered in the tournament.

Saturday and Sunday the club mem hers will open fire to qualify for the club championship. Members dl the Golf club entertained at an informal dancing party Wednesday night at the clnb house. of the added attractions Johnnie Sey mour, motorbike racer of this city, will compete against the fastest racing car. In view of the fact that nearly a mile a minute is made by motorcycles on the half-mile track with greater speed on a straightaway the race should prove a particularly exciting one. With favorable weather conditions, the races will draw a large crowd.

Some of the best half mile track racers of the country will compete here later going north to other cities. VIOLATES TRAFFIG ORDINANCE; FIRED Because he passed a street car while it was discharging passengers, Henry Valois of Schaffer was arraign ed in police court yesterday before Judge Emil Glaser assessed $6:00 and coats. Another violatorof the city IChifflc ordinance will be. arraigned acme tiiae today. the accident occurred.

No one hurt. 1 ceemtery. Forecast: Friday probably thunder showers; cooler; moderate to fresh south winds. Highest yesterday 64. Lowest yesterday, 58.

Precipitation, trace. HOCATEG THRU REGISTRATION LIST As the result of the enforcement ot military registration, Fred Fugere of this city has been able to locate his son, Alfred Fugere whose has been unknown to the father for several years. The young man registered at a Wisconsin town, where he is employed and his card was forwarded to his home precinct in this city. The father appeared at the office yesterday to inquire If his son had registered and his name and ad- 4reas was found on the list. ESCARABA SAILOR GETS HURRT CALL Ensign R.

T. Whitney left Wednesday for Great Naval Training Station, and from a telegram Received in the city yesterday he was assigned to Co in the Paul Jcnes camp Second regiment. Mr. friends will be surprised to learn that he has left the city, as his call was received rather suddenly. 1.

The censorship wnich prevents tile (iispaitHing of a cable message aiitl sending leLlers during trcxip move iUKiits, is eontemplaled by the govern uiunt to protect tlie American forces. 2. Secretaries Baker and and Official Censor George leel. held a long conference on the lails of cen.Hoisbip today. They intend to cover the outgoing and oining messages and autiiority to do tills will be asked by congress to make 11 effective.

3. Congress is now preparing an act to end tlie menace to the troops. 4- It lias been learned that information cun be transmitted to Germany by way of Mexico. A centrai intelligence bureau is now being organized. It will be the main headquarters of tlie secret service men and be surpassed by tlie German bureau of a like nature.

1-egislatiou is discussed with re to giving the president power io isolate the United States and for- any person to leave the country or send message during troop movements. 7. A letter has ben received by Officials which shows liow he German agencies and Geriuans are able to learn most of the details of the Amerl can plans. Wilsou Praises Russia. President Wilson praised the Rus- Hlan government for success in tha lace of within and iutrique without the His rei4arka were made in response to the presen- lation of credentials by Boris Bakhme- tieff, permanent ambassador to the United States and were well calucu- lated to cement furtlier ties that sprung up between Russia and the I nited States since the arrival of the UuHsian mission in htis country.

the people of said the president, people of the United States ever have entertained friendly feling, deepened by the knowledge that actuated by lofty motives the two people are cooperating lo bring a successful termination to be conflict raging for liberty, the uni acknowledgement of principles for tlie rigid, and justice which should direct the governments. To Discuss The fate of tlie prohibtion measure will lie settled soon. The senate today agreed to limit the talks on the features of the food bill. speeches will be made on the Gore amendment and will be limited to ten minutes each. Speeches offering amendments will be limited to five minutes.

It is now hoped that the prohibition question will be voted on Monday and that tlie bill will be disposed of finally on Tuesday. Senator Thomas of Colorado, speaking of riots in the country, said the 1. W. W. were responsible to a large degree.

The American Federation of Igibor denied the trade unionists are to blame. Senator Sherman of Illinois stated he not apologize toi the state as a result of the lawlessness bred by liquor. The East St. I.iouis rioting was discussed at length. Woven Await Jadirment Suffragists arrested yesterday await the judgment developed at the evi- ieiice late this afternoon.

The coart was adjourned before a judgment was given. The women were released on their own recognizance. Tilly charged with will be given a separate trial. ITRE ESCAPE GOING UP ON CITY HALL HEBE The Hre escape ordered to be installed some time ago, is now being pteeed la poolttoii at the city halt by Albln Peargon the Jkoiler works here. a tospectioa eoiie tliM iiio Hie city was orders to a FILM EXCHANGE MAN GOBS TO MINNEAPOLIS FOR Tim A.

C. Lebensburger, In charge et lie Standard Film company exchmMNlb9Va has left for, a trip to Minneapolis other went oC hersv bAkure as- turning to office of the here has been dfeomtlOped Ojpper peninsula new ba handled by the.