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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-11-12
A Natural Occurrence

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We can quite agree with Speaker
Clark In what he is quoted as saying
in Bowling Green interview, that the
Democtatic slump at Tuesdays cleo
tions was jus, natural occurrence"
It was so entirely according to nature
that we have been confidently antici-
pating it. Speaker Clark, however,
admits that he was not expecting ma
ture to teke its course. He must
have been looking for something un'
natural TO occur, for in rhe same breath
in which he declared the entire natur'
alness Of the event, he said: The
result at the polls yesterday Throughout
the country was great surprise to me"
1t seems plain that the speakers con
fdence in a popular approval Of the
administration policies had been
based upon his hope Of suspension
OF natural laws in their favor, and that
he is surprised that the suspension
did not come.
He appears 10 have been led into
this incongruous reasoning in des'
perate effort TO deprive the result Of
any signicance as rebuke to the
administration. The defeat Of a
great number Of democratic senators
and congressman" he said, rs not
rebuke to the policies Of President
Wilson. It is just a natural occur
renee. The European war may have
had something to do with it." When
ever, in the future, it may be asked
what the European war was fought
for, let the ready answer be that It
was fought to give democratic leaders
in this country a chance to try TO ex'
plain everything they could not even
try to explain otherwise. The lame
ducks" who fell under FIRE on Tues
day feel themselves wounded in a
war Of some sort, but they are likely
to figure the range at much less than
5000 or 1000 miles. They are more
likely to regard what has happened
to them as natural occurrence
as wholly natural as what happened TO
the boy who, after roping himself up
with a headstrong cali, had to take the
bumps coming to him out Of such
community Of interest. Mr.. Clark's
words will seem to all Of these like the
rubbing Of salt on wounds. For, il
their defeat is not a Reputation Of the
presidents policies, then it can be
nothing else than Reputation Of
themselves. This they will resent in
bitterness Of spirit, after having con
secrated themselves wholly to Mr..
Wilson and his plans, and made them
selves but echoes Of his administration.
The speaker spoke Of the return
Of republicans everywhere to their
former party allegiance as a great con
.ributing cause. He seems TO regard
this return as a part Of the natural
occurrence" We have so regarded it
ever since it began TO be made mani
fest that the republicans who had mis-.
tak.nly restored democratic govern
ment we're in for getting what such
government always brings with it in its
fiscal policies 1t was an entirely
natural occurrence" that that the &c =
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1914-11-12
The Return Of Sanity
BY Major Y. W. Barber

When the horrors Of the European
var commenced to percoiate through
the American brain a mighty protest
went up from one end Of the county
to the other.
Soldiers were denounced as murder
ers, as barbarians, as unfit 10 eneumber
the earth. IDsistent and yehemeui
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
DEADLY ARTILLERY FIRE
SIAUGHrERS GERMANS

London, Oct. , q u. m.) --Dilating
upon the splendid accuracy of the
artillery fire and the extent to which
present war, the Daily Mails CORES
pondent in France says.
THE infantry has counted for lit
tie In these protracted operations. on
the allies left wing the men say that
they have nothing to do and several
have complained Of spending eight
days in the trenches without seeing
la German. Both armies are tired
There was one appalling incident
Three days age, 500 Germans were
caught in some flat fields with slopes
on every side The French artillery
took up positions secretly and when
the moment came to open fire the
officer in command said, make me
Il cemetery down there His order
was obeyed, the guns accounting for
the greater part of the five hundred.
Those who were there say that not
Il single German escaped.
1T is no wonder that the Germans
have ncknamed the big French guns
in the field artillery the black BUTCH
ers Their effect is terrible. The
sheles they throw explode only ten
feet above the ground and spread
their missiles over an area measuring
100 yards by thirty yards. The
shock Of their explosion alone often
kills at once whole row of en-
trenehed men"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
NAVAL PROGRAM NOT
YET FULLY OUTLINED

Washington, Oct. l.-Secretary
Daniels today conferred with the ma
val general board over estimates for
the next fiscal year Later IL was
said the general board had not decid-
ed how many battleships it will rec
ommend for construction next year.
President Wilson has let It be
known that in view of cnrtailed reve-
nues and the necessity of a war tax
there should he no increases In de-
partmentai estimates
Last year Secretary Daniels con
Cured in the recommendation oil
the naval board that four battleships
and their accompanying complement
of destroyers and auxiliaries pe
built. Congress provided for two bat
tleships
II has been suggested that ii there
is general demand for a big build
ing program it may be met by cutting
down shore expenses, in line with
Secretary Daniels present policy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

In Mexico through the designation of
Fernando lglesias Calderon as provi-
slonal president, pending an election.
No official word from Mexico City
concerning the convention which was
Icalled to meet today to promulgate
plans for a general election or from
The peace conference between Car
ranza and villa representatives at
Iacatecas and Aguas. Caientes was
received by the state department to-
day.
Both President Wilson and Secre-
tary Bryan said, however, the outlook
for peaceful settlement was very
hopeful other officials said they
confidently expected the peace con-
ference to be successful
Reports that troop movements had
been ordered discontinued by agree
mont of the peace commissioners and
that preparation for a convention of
constitutionalist chiefs on October 5
had been approved by the Carranza
Vllla representatives, were accepted
by officials here as an important step
in the interests Of peace.
Rafael Zubaran, head of the consti-
.tutionalist agency here, issued a state
ment tonight in which he denied re-
ports of the capture of Saltil!o by
villa forces. Further information re-
.ceived by the agency confirmed re-
ports that Generals Monclovio and
Luis Herrera had revolted against the
authority of villa. The statement fol-
lows:
Information received is TO the ef-
feet that Gen. Rosalio Hernandez. sta
toned with his command near Pare
don. and Generals Monclovio and Luis
Herrera. with their troops al Parral,
remain loyal TO the central govern
ment and have Withdrawn their forces
from the division of the north GEN
eral Herrera's command will number
more than $500 men and General
Hernandez has close to 5000 men
under him"
Strong representations have been
sent to both Carranza and villa
against injuring any foreign priests
and nuns. and il was said by officials
today that both leaders have assured
the administration that foreigners will
be given their protection. The con-
stitutionalists have made 1t plain,
however, that in eases where the
clergy have aided the lluerta regime
they will be compelled to leave the
country.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
AUTOMOBILES To
Be TAXED FOR
WAR REVENUES
Gasoline Is Exempted Because
of Protest Of Cleaners %
Cents Per Horsepower Of
Motor Cars Substituted,

10y MORNING JOURNAL bfktthL IAsNtb NlNhi
Washington, oct. | Work on lhe
details of the war revenue bin was
continued today by the senate ilnnnce
and preparations We're
made for the consideration Of the
measure by the full committee tomof-
row.
No general changes were consid-
erred, the sub-commttees coniinng
their discussion TO the details nt the
measure.
The proposed tax on gasoline mas
been eliminated, the subcommittee
considering that section Of tn bill
substituting instead tax of twenty
five cents per horsepower on auioino-
biles ana selling tax on manufactur-
ers of ST per horsepower.
Numerous amendments proposing
additional items Of taxation or alter
ations in the rates proposed by the
house are being considered
The National Association Of Dyers
and Cleaners today presented to The
committee a vigorous protest against
the proposed tax Of two cents gallon
on gasoline
Mr. Brace stated that If Section 2 Of
the war revenue bill became a law as
II stands, the dry cleaning industry
had but one Of two alternatives, either
to increase charges or add 10 their an
nual expense Of conducting business.
The protest stated that rs per cent or
all gasoline used In the United States
lis consumed in mechanical and indus
trial arts and less than 20 per cent by
automobiles. The amount Of gasoline
used In the dry cleaning and dyeing
establishments Of the United States
was estimated at more than 10000, =
900 gallons year.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
ANTWERP OFFERS
HA RD NUT FOR
KAISER TO CRACK
All Efforts of Germans to
Cross ScheIdt River Are
RepuISed by Belgian ArtiI-
Ieryi Fighting Continuous

fsy MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wiSsl
London. Oct. , (2:51 IA. m.)-The
Daily Telegraph's correspondent in
Belgium. writing under date of
Wednesday, has sent the following
Before the Germans can press
home an attack against Antwerp they
have a formidable obstacle to over
come-they must cross the river at
Termonde but each time hail or
Belgian lead from mitrailleuses and
rifles sends them staggering back
from their pontoons.
"The German siege guns have
thundered necessarily with replying
thunders from the outlying forts of
Antwerp. Separated by league OF
long stretches Of woodland and pas
tnre, the giant combatants, invisible
TO eaci other, have hurled their pro-
jectiles through space.
'Malines, unhappy city, was again
shelled and black column Of smoke
showed that several Of its remaining
buildings had been set afire.
'In another section of the battle
Termonde was the center of action.
Here the Germans mounted mitrall-
leuse in the tower of the only re-
naming church, compelling the Bel
gian gunners to turn their artillery
against the forlorn house of worship.
The Belgians' second round hit the
steeple squarely. The building burst
into flames and the mitrailleuse was
silenced forever.
'The German field force which oc-
cupied Termonde when the Belgians
evacuated it two days ago was com
posed of landsturm troops and ma
rines with batteries and quick-firers
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
Summary of War
NelUs of Yesterday

Another day has passed and the sit
uation between the allied armies ana
the Germans In northern France is
stin described by the French official
as satisfactory, with
here and there progress along the line,
hut not sufficient advance 10 the
north aud east 20 strike q decisive
blow at the German right wins
The battle on the Asne gives every
indication of being the greutest IN hiss
tory az to duration, losses and pos
Isihly IA Significance with respect TO
the outcome OF the greatest war the
world las ever seen
British renforccments, consisting IN
part of trained East Indian troops ana
in part of territorials and a Scotch
regiment. which includes many sharp
ahooters who have won fame on the
ranges in times past, have reached
France to strengthen the small British
army which for many weeks past has
been doing yeoman service beside is
French allies. Colonial troops also are
on the way to the battle front. not a
few OF whom have seen service In
South Africa and other campaigns,
on both sides there have been In
Vulnerable offensive movements. the
Germans while relying upon their en-
trenehments to keep off the advance
Of the opposing forces. not hesltating
to assume the offensive in fierce as
saults upon both French and British
at short intervals.
Likewise the Germans are eontinu.
Ing their campaign In Belgium by an
attack on the outer defenees OF Ant
werp. and. Rome dispatch says.
are rushing thousands Of troops and
AN immense supply Of war material
10 The Russian frontier In supreme
effort to ward off the Russian ad-
vance.
In the eastern theater of the war
Germany has taken into her hands the
direction Of the campaign against the
Russian cmperor's host. While Her-
lin officially Is silent on the progress
Of the war, the BerlIner Tageblatt. in
Il leading article. expresses the confi-
dence of the German people that fur
ther news from the battle fronts viii
be in favor Of the German arms.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

london, Oct. ] (l0.65 =. ND
Eighteen steamers of an aggregate
tonnage Of 29.5S1 have been sunk by
German warships during September
according TO a board Of trade report
while nine steamers were DESTROYED
by mines IN the North sea in the same
period, rs lives being lost.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
DAY OF BATTLE
PASSES WITHOUT DECISIVE
RESULTBE|NG fORECASTF0R
EITHER ARMY IN C0NTES
INDIAN TROOPS REINFORCE BRITISH
AND SEVERAL COLONIAL REGIMENTS
ARE NOW ON SOIL OF FRANCE

Gigantic Turning Movement Of Right Wing Under General
Won KIuCk Is Continuing but So Far Has Not Been Able
to Dslodge Invaders From Strongly Entrenched and
HeroCaIIy Defended PoSitonS French Artillery Is Now
Said to Equal Be Superior 10 That Of Kaiser; Russian
Reports Tell Of Continued Progress in Eastern Theater Of
War and Engagement Of Vast Proportions Is Impending
Before CraC0W.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
Yaquis Dominate Sonora.
WASHINGTON CONFIDENT
OF PEACE IN MEXICO

Washington, Oct. 1.-Unofficial re-
ports reaching the administration to-
night from constitutional sources here
conveyed further assurances thai
permanent peace soon will be restored
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
The Day in Congress
THE SENATE.

Met at / ! a. m.
Senator Borah took up the attack
on the Clayton trust bill conference
report
Finance committee democrats
working on the war revenue bill pro-
posed turning the tax on gasoline TO
motor cars.
Recessed at 4;45 p. m. to II a. m.
Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

New York. oct. Fired c. Tan
ner was elected chairman Of the re-
publican state committee at that
body's meeting here today and at a
banquet which ended the committee
session tonight he accepted the
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
THE HOUSE.

Met at noon.
Debate was resumed on the Philip
pine bill.
Adjourned at 1850 p. m. TO noon
Friday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

would ordinarily reach the civilian
iptpulRtion are being taken N tn,
|Ncrman troops for their own support.
The peasants and poor are without
the necessities of HE ANA conditions
of starvation grow more acute every
daN Even where there is supply
of wheat available the peasants are
not allowed to use their wind mills
owlng to the German fear that they
will send signals to the Belgian arm,.
I'VE are therefore face to face With
a fact which has rarely IT ever oe-
CURED IN the history of the world
an entire nation Is In state of fam-
inc and that within half days jour
rey of our own shores.
instruments of Destruction.
"Thc completeness of the dcstruc-
tion In each individual case was ex-
planned to me later hN the Belgian
ministers who described numerous
appliances which the German SOLE
diers carried for deswoying proper
ty. Not only were hand bombs OF
various sizes and descriptions carried
hat each soldier WAS supplied with IA
quantity of small black discs, a lit
tie bigger than siN-ponny piece.
~ saw some of these discs which
had been taken from German soldiers
on the field of battle These were
described to me as composed of COM
pressed henzinc When lighted They
burn brilliantly for few minutes
and are sufficient to start whatever
fire is necessary after the explosion
OF bomb.
Mental Panic Exists
"To the conditions of famine and
homelessness which exist ON such a
stupendous scale there must be- ad-
ded one which is bad the mental
panic In which many survivors re-
main. understood how inevitable
this was when saw and heard what
they passed through Eye witnesses
of unimpeachablc character descrih-
ed the sufferngs of the women and
children at 1iegc as they fled from
their burning houses. Clinging Ia
their husbands and fathers they wero
violently pulled from them and saw
them shot a few yards distant
Conditions In Antwerp.
II should supplement what | have
said regarding the condition of Bel
enm with some reference 70 Antwerp
itself where the exiled government
now sits. II is ii wonderful contrast
to the rest of the country and the
first impression of the visitor Is that
there is little change between It's life
now and in the DAYS of peace l
approached II by water and IN the
early morning it rose before me Ike
a fairy city. It's sky line was beau
yifuny broken by spires and towers
its churches including the incompar-
able Gothic cathedral
Eagerly Seek News.
when entered It's shops were
omen, It's streets were crowded and
everywhere there was eager activity
Bv midday the streets became con-
pested. Early editions of the papers
we're eagerly BOUGHT and great crowds
assembled wherever telegram CIV
ing news could be read This con-
ltinued until early evening. but by
O'Clock most extraordinary change
had fallen upon the cilN
Lights BIoued Out.
"Not light of any Kind In house
or in shop was To be seen No lamps
were lit In the streets OF the city
Not soul remained IN the streets.
To the darkness there was added pro-
found silence. II was as though TINS
amazing city had been suddenly blot
ted out
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

forcaments on their left aud the possi-
bility Of finding Il weak spot In the
German front The Indian troops
should now be with the British army,
the official bureau having today per-
mltted the publication Of The fact
that they landed in France on Friday
last
British Rcinforcements.
OF course Il is not known where the
Indian troops are going, but il Is be-
ieved that the left wing Will be stif-
foned by them. Some Of the terri
torials also have reached Field Mar
shal French These include the Lon
don Scottish one of the best of Eng
lands volunteer regiments, recruited
from Scotcnmen in London They
have reached a high state OF efficiency
and IN their ranks are some of the
best mnrksmen IN the empire. Among
them are a number of men who com
peted with the United States for the
Pama trophy a few years ago,
A cell has been issued for British
railway men 10 90 to France and as
sist ID wording the railroads there.
Before long, therefore, there will be-
q considerable British army IN France.
Fighting in Belgium.
With the German attack on the OUT
er Notifications on Antwerp, Belgium
has again become the scene of se-
rious operations. The invaders. so
far. have confined their attack TO the
forts protecting the river crossings be-
tween Mallnes and Antwerp 4 Ger
man report says that two forts have
been silenced, but the Belgians deny
this. They declare the forts stopped
firing as ruse and that when the
German field artillery appointed to
take them appeared they reopened
fire decimating the Germans who had
20 retire, leaving behind several guns.
{ There is no indication of tho
strength Of the Germans at that point
+ but ii is presumed they have launch-
ed no mean force against the form
idable defenses Of the temporary
cap.
Great Battle at Cracow.
According TO a Rome dispatch the
Russian ambassador in that city has
issued a statement to the effect that
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02
N~~~~~~~~~~~~-~~~~
WEATHER. FORECAST.

Washington, oct. l. ~ New
Mexico: Fair Friday and Saturday
except showers in the north Fri
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

"Not light of any Kind In house
or in shop was To be seen No lamps
were ut In the streets OF the city
Not soul remained IN the streets.
10 the darkness there was added pro-
found silence. II was as though TINS
amazing city had been suddenly blot
ted out"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-10-02

According to Il Rome dispatch the
Russian ambassador in that city has
issued a statement to the effect that
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30
sINCLAIR's PROTEST.
REBEL VANGUARD
HOLDS PIEDRAS NEGRAS

Fable Pass, Texas, April 2S.-The
vanguard of the rebel forces late to-
day occupied Piedras Negras. General
Guajuardo, the federal commander,
whose forces were defeated at Allende
and who was wounded in the battle, died
last night near the Rio Grande river as
he was being brought to the American
side.
General Murgia. the constitutional
list chief with the main body of his
command and 500 federal prisoners, is
expected to arrive carly tomorrow,
He announced that he would hoist an
american flag and fire salute in
Piedras Negras, to show his friendship
for the United States.
Small detachments of federal soldiers
crossed to the United States to-day for
protection. Twenty-Five federals. includ-
Ing several officers, are detained In the
nth infantry camp. Other detachments
have been captured by the cavalry border
patrol
General Murgia did not execute any of
the federas captured at Allende, He said
he had no interest in Hucrtas quarrel
with the United States and declared all
Americans in his district would be pro-
tected
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-04-30

train stopped at Bethel. 1t appeared nat
ural for Gomez to select a granite car
on which to hide, as his trade was that of
granite cutter and the shipment of
granite came out Of Barre. He said he
was maddened by the laughter Of Fernan-
dcZ the American girls because he thought
they were making fun of him. This took
place in the Williamstown house where
they were roomlng ana while listening to
the playing of a phonoeraph.
Gomez can talk no English. In view
OF his confession it is not expected that
he will be taken before his victim at the
hospital for further identification. He
talked to the authorities this afternoon
through Jose Ala, an interpreter. Gomez
was placed in Sheriff f. II. Tracy's Gus
tody in Washington county Jail tonight
and will he taken to Willlamstown to-
morrow for hearing on the charge OF as
sault with intent to kill. on Fernan-
dez's life will depend the extremity of
the final charge to be made against him
He is expected to waive examination at
to-morrows hearing
The officers speak in warm words OF
praise of the alertness of Deputy Sheriff
Wheeler of Bethel to whom the credit
Of the capture Is due.