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Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

Another case of didn't know it was
loaded" Is reported from Mimic,
where Dominica Kupa, aged 9, was
shot In the abdomen by a gun that
had been laid aside. The bowels were
perforated in six places, but it is ex.
pected she will recover.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

Devils Lake-Bert Smutz, who owns
a big farm west of Garske, reports
q field of early barley on his place is
heading out and that every field is in
first-class condition. The country
could not appear better in the opinion
of MI. Smutz.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

The Homeopathic ended their meet.
ing in Fargo with a big banquet and
everything vas joyous as the proverb.
ial marriage bell. The homeopathic
are satisfied with the conditions and
the al sociation is steadily gaining
membership.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

Bowbells men have organized a
bank at Whitehall, Mont, and some
of the Dakotans will 60 to the place
and take active charge Of the new
institution.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

Mathematician Holden of this
place suffered a broken arm when he
was thrown from a bicycle, while
making a fast turn at a corner.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-06-27

Lankin.-Mrs. Peter Nagel, a well
known resident of Lankin, is dead.
The remains were taken to her for
mer home at Ithaca, web, for burial.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
For State Treasurer.

To the People of Georgia:
I am a candidate to succeed myself
as State Treasurer, subject to the ac-
ton of the Democratic primary.
My candidacy is based strictly upon
my record and experience in this Of
fee, which are we'll known to the peo-
pie of Georgia, and which l trust has
been satisfactory. IT, in your opinion,
the management of the states finances
under my administration for the past
several years has been faithful and eff
cient, I would gratefully appreciate
your encouragement at the polls in the
coming primary,
Thanking you for the support and
confidence extended me heretofore, l
earnestly solicit your further kind
consideration of my candidacy in the
present campaign. Respectfully
W. ]. sPEER.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
! TALLEST POLE In WORLD
HOLDS ALOFT old GLORY
Stands at Height Of 227
Feet Above Ground

While Americas boasts the tallest
flagstaff in Georgia which has a clear
height of 1O5 feet above ground, Ore
gon comes to the front with little
stick that actually punctures the
clouds. The Americas flagstaff, which
during many years has held aloft Old
Glory on the campus of Furlow school,
is conceded the tallest in the state
and is one solid piece of timber.
The pole was cut and presented to
the city of Americas by the late Mr.,
Hal S. Johnson at one of his large
timber tracts in Wilcox county, and
presented to the public schools here.
1t was raised with appropriate cere-
mony and has ever been an object of
admiration as the tallest stick in the
state.
The Douglas flagpole erected beside
the Oregon building at the Panama
Pacific International Exposition is I'M
ique in that it is a single stick with an
overall height above the ground of 227
feet, set in a foundation calculated to
support it without guy-wires under
heavy wind stresses and with a 46-
foot flag.
The foundation is a reinforced con-
crete block 20 feet square and ex-
tends 10 feet below the surface.
When ready for placing the pole
weighed 80 tons and three derricks
were used in erecting it. The raising
was done very slowly, few feet at a
time, and about three hours were con-
sumed in getting it into the upright
position.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
C.ofG1a.Ry
1.-THE Right Way"
Current Schedules, Corrected to Date.
Central Time

Current Schedules, Corrected to Date.
Central Time
From Savannah, Augusta
Atlanta and Macon ....% 1880 D m
From Columbus and in
termediate points .......*12:3O a m
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ...............* 1C:49 p IL
From Lockhart, Dothan,
Albany, Troy and Mont
gomery ..,.............* 2:05. p nj
From Atlanta and Macon 2:10 p IA
From Augusta, Savannah,
Atlanta and Macon .....* 5:2O. a. m
From Columbus and in
termediate points .....! 7:10 . m
From Columbus and in
termediate points !11:30 q M
From Albany and Jack
sonyille ................* 3:55 a m
From Albany .............* 6:3S q m
TRAINS DEPART.
For Macon, Augusta and
savannah ..............~ 6:SS a n
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ............* $500 a IN
For Albany, Dothan,
Lockhart, Troy and
Montgomery ...........* 2:10 p m
For Macon and Atlanta 2:O5 p III
For Macon, Atlanta, Saw
annah and Augusta ...*1O:49 p m
For Columbus ...........* 3:45 p N
For Columbus ...........! $500 q N
For Columbus, Birming-
ham and Chicago .......* 3:55 q m
For Albany ..............* 1880 p m
For Albany and Jackson
vile Observation-Disclosures 1880 q ID
*Daily Except Sunday.
Sleeping cars between Americas and
Atlanta on trains leaving Americas
1919 p. NJ, arriving Atlanta 6:25 a. m.
Connects at Macon with sleeping cars
to and from Savannah.
Pullman sleeping cars between Chi
cago, st. Louis and Jacksonville on
Seminole Limited" leaving Americas
for Jacksonville 1890 a. m. Leaves
Americas for st. Louis and Chicago,
via Columbus and Birmingham at 1855
"a. m.
For further information apply to S.
B. Ellis, Ticket Agent, Americas, or
John W. Blount, District Passenger
Agent, Macon, Ga. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
MODERN ELIJAHS To
co To WORK

Atlanta, July 11.-Being a god isn't
a recognized occupation in Georgia,
according to the ruling of Judge Andy
Calhoun of the Atlanta city court. He
made this momentious decision in the
case of the three negro Elijahs who
were before him on a vagrancy charge
The negroes, who aroused the city
several weeks ago by their prepara-
lions to ascend to heaven in a fiery
chariot, which failed to arrive as per
schedule set up the defense that they
were gods and therefore had no occu-
patton. Witnesses testified that the
principal duties of the modern divin-
tiles seemed to be kissing the women
of the congregation, single and mar
ried alike.
When Judge Andy sentenced the trio
to year in the chain gang their at
torney felt that this would be too
great humiliation for the holy tri-
umvirate and pleaded with the court.
Then the three negroes, very much
humbled, promised to find a job with
pick and shovel at once and forget all
about their immortality. Judge Andy
decided to give them a chance. Thirty
minutes later the three prophets were
toting sacks at local fertilizer fac
tory and very happy at the opportun-
ity.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12

" TIC NOtC4o VI Tie L LII u SOuSI CSS
ional District:
l hereby announce myself a candi
date for reelection as Representative
from the Third District to the Sixty
fourth (64th) Congress, subject to the
primary Of August 18th, 1914.
During my short term of Office, I
have earnestly endeavored to serve the
people of the district, and will deeply
appreciate a second term. On account
of i'll health, will be physically una
bic to canvass the district. 1 shall
ever be grateful for all support given
me. If elected, l promise to dis
charge the duties of the office to the
best of my ability. Very sincerely
adyt CHARLES R. CRISP.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
GOVERNOR MUST Be SAT-
ISFIEO WITH PRESENT
HOME

Atlanta, July 11.-If bills now be
fore the general assembly become
law the county unit plan will prevail
! in all future primary elections il
Georgia. The bill was sponsored by
sixteen senators and six representa-
ltives, and IS likely to be passed, thus
| ovoiding the dispute which arises
whenever a state executive commits
tee meets to formulate rules.
Grover c. Edmundson, OF Brooks
county, the youngest member of the
house and one of the live wires, intro
duced the bill in the house and is
backing it heartily.
The house has decided that the tum-
ble-doWn old barn which the state
calls the governors mansion, will be
good enough for the next executive,
whom eyed he may be. 1t tabled the
resolution which provided that the
mansion" might be exchanged for
other Atlanta property, despite the
vigorous objections of several mem
bers. 1t wah argued by opponents
that the mansion should be held until
its value is great enough to pay off
the state debt.
The senate has passed a bill chang
ing the time of electing governor, state
officials, county officials and members
of the legislature from the first We'd
nesday in October until the frs Tues
day after the first Monday in Novem-
Der, the same date as that fixed for
the election of congressman. President
Anderson left the chair to urge the
BILL saying that the elections are
now merely formalities and a great
expense, which could be reduced by
holding them at the same time as the
congressional elections, besides adding
to the convenience of voters.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
Ever HAVE IT?
Ii You Have, the Statement of This
Americas Citizen will Interest
You.

Ever have "low-down" pain in the
back?
In the SMALL" right over the hips?
That's the home of backache.
If it's caused by weak kidneys,
Use Doan's Kidney Pills,
Americas people testify to their
worth. Read a case of it:
DIN Johnson, chief of police, 232
Jackson ST., Americas, says: 81 hav:
used several boxes of Doan's Kidney
Pills, procured at the Howell Phar.
macy and I have always had splendid
results. l suppose it is due to being
on my feet SO much that my back oc-
casionally becomes lame. have found
that l can depend on Doan's Kidney
Pills to bring me quick relief. They
are remedy of great merit and de-
serve high praise"
Price soc at all dealers. Don't SIM
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mr.
Johnson had. Foster-M ilburn Co
Props, Buffalo, N. Y. advt
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Representative.
ional District:

To the Voters of the Third Congress
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12

Ever have a ''low-down" pain in the
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
For The Legislature

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the General Assembly of Georgia, as
one Of Sumter's representatives in the
House, subject to the democratic pri-
mary On August 18th. 1 will greatly
appreciate your support and influence.
Respectfully JOHN D. WILLIAMS
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1914-07-12
SHE MULCTS "SOUSES" S35.
Woman Judge in Kansas City Boosts
The Price From S..

Kansas City, Mo-, July 11.-NIiss Coy
Middaugh, a lawyer, sat as judge in
one of the police courts today.
AS a result the price of "souses" rose
from S. to $35.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25
Seven Crack Wurtemburg Bat.
taIiOns Are Annihilated
While Attempting to Cross the
Bzura River.
CHARGED UP TO THE TRENCHES
Siberian Rifles Fight With
Them Hand to Hand.
Stab, Club and Cut Way
Through Enemy's Ranks.

Petrograd Dec. 25.-Seven crack
Wurtemburg battalions have been
completely annihilated In the desper-
ate fighting marking the attempts Of
the Germans to cross the Bzura liver
between the Rawka and Sachaezew.
The Wurtemburg troops were brought
to the eastern front from France to
aid in the drive upon Warsaw.
Details of the bloody engagement
reached here today. The Wurtem-
burg troops were opposed to the ST.
berian Rifles and the gallantry Of
these Russian troops in the fighting
which extended over Saturday, SUM-
day and Monday, is responsible for
the repulse Of the enemy.
The Rifles administered a crushing
defeat to the Germans. Throughout
Saturday the enemy assailed the Rus
sian position with heavy artillery fire.
concerted attempt was being made
to force a crossing of the river. Fre-
quent infantry attacks were made dur
ing the day but it was not until night
that the real assault was ordered.
Then the Wurtemburgs moved for
ward. They charged across the
rough. swampy ground upon the Si-
berian Rifles in the face of a terrific
fire which completely failed to check
them. The charging men constantly
closed up their ranks as the heavy fire
cut them down, and pressed on. They
carried the fight straight to the
trenches of the Siberian Rifles and
here the fight became one OF bayenet
TO bayOnet. There was not a quiver in
the Russian line. The Rifles met the
Germans with full force. They stab-
bed. dubbed and cut their way into the
enemy's ranks until they fell back.
The Germans repeated their attack
time after time until the seven Wurt-
cmburg battalions had been virtually
wiped out.
Sunday night two German detachments
succeeded in crossing the foot bridge over
lately assaled by the Russians and cut off
from retreat and were completely ami
hilated This crushing defeat failed to
cause the Germans to cease their efforts
to force crossing of the Bzura.
On Monday two more battalions were
concentrated on the right bank of the
river. With this force before them the
Siberian Rifles did not wait for an at
mans with the bayonet A desperate hand
to hand encounter followed. The Rifles
spread out and succeeded in practically
envecping the Germans and the battalions
which were to have directed a new assault
the Russian position cut to
pieces. The Germans left 1900 dead on
the field.
Numerous prisoners cannon and ma
chine guns have been captured by the
Russians in the fighting along the Bzura
ard Rawka rivers. The great battle is
st II in progress. Further to the south
heavy enga sencnts are also being fought
In Galica fighting also continues and
reports indicate that the Russians are
again gaining the advantage over the
from Przemysl have been repulsed with
heavy losses
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25

Louisiana Citizens See Strangest Sea
s-.. Monster Ever Discovered. 5

New Orleans, Dec. 25.-With the head
of an elephant. tusks measuring IL
inches where they enter the mouth.
and a body resembling nothing else
ever seen to come out of the sea, an
eighty foot monster has been discov-
cred off the southeast coast of LOuisi-
ana.
The strange creature is dead and
lying, partly embedded in the sand. off
Isle Dernier. famous resort of the
fifties and the scene of Lafcadio
Herne's novel. "Chita.''
The following telegram was sent by
G. J. LaEarre and A. M. Dupont. plant
ers. Of Terre Bonne parish. to President
Wilson, Congressman Broussard, the
Smithsonian Institution and the Lou
isiana Christian commission:
TT is our pleasure to announce as
your Christmas greeting that the state
of Louisiana has furnished history and
science the most wonderful discovery
of centuries-the leviathan of anthol-
ogy. so feet long. 16 feet wide, approxi-
matelv 80 tons weight.
Description: The head of an ele-
phant. eyes and jaws Of the crocodile;
the tongue is of jelly-like construc-
ton. porous with suckers and shaped
like the trunk of an elephant: the tusks
protrude in a straight line five feet and
are 18 inches wide at the jaw, and is
apparently vegetarian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25

brilliant with many colored lights and
decorations, stood on the stage of the
assembly hall. Around the tree a num-
Der of tables were piled high with candy
and fruit and other presents.
Santa Claus arrived promptly on time
10 o'clock. The lights in the room
were dimmed, the orchestra struck up
lively tune and Ruben Spivey, dressed
as Santa Claus, appeared. His ap-
pearance was a signal for cheer after
cheer from the kiddies. The assem-
bly, room, for several minutes was a
mass of waving hands and caps.
Under the supervision Of Saint Nick.
members of the Elks lodge distributed
the presents. The ladies of the Elks,
under the direction of Mrs. w. O. An
derson, assisted.
Each of the children was given a large
sack of candy, nuts and fruit and a
pair of gloves and stockings.
I'VE have worked hard to arrange
this affair."" declared member of the
Eiks' lodge this morning, "but the re-
suit of the work more than pays us for
the trouble"
After the presents had been distri-
for the children in the dining room OF
the building. The affair lasted from
10 O'Clock until noon. Both the as
semb1y room and dining room were
packed. And at the close the guests
voted that the Elks of the capital city
were, truly. the best people on earth. -
According to those in charge of the
big blow OUT this years tree was the
most successful that has ever been
given by the members of the lodge in
this city.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25
THERE'S CHEER
FOR EVERYONE
Never Was Christmas More
Generally Kept.
Charity Has Sought Out the
Poor Of City.
ORGANIZATION NEAR PERFECT
All Public Institutions Have
Been Well Supplied.
Churches and Homes An Wis
ited by Santa Claus.
ORGANIZATION NEAR PERFECT

This is a merry Christmas in To-
peka in every sense Of the expression.
Never before In the history Of the city
has the spirit of good will been &C
pronounced. Through charity organ
izations and individual enterprise the
work Of taking cheer to the homes Of
the worthy poor has been more thor
ough than in previous seasons. An
effort has been made to eliminate
waste through duplication and to leave
no one out of the distribution. There
has been excellent co-operation
among the workers.
Special dinners and celebrations have
been the order of things at the State
Industrial school, Ingleside home,
Methodist Episcopal Home For the
Aged. receiving home for the Kansas
Childrens Home society. Crittenton
home. and other institutions.
Christmas has been appropriately
celebrated at a number of Topeka
churches Special Christmas music was
arranged. The ceremonies at the
Catholic churches were particularly
The Topeka municipal Christmas
tree, at the northwest corner of tho
state house grounds. will be illumi-
mated again this evening. 1t could be
seen Christmas eve for many blocks
and was a success in every particular.
The kiddies in the Sunday schools
OF Topeka churches played Santa
Claus Thursday night. At practically
every church in the city exercises and
Christmas trees were given. Tho
number Of contributions made by the
children to the poor of the city Was
large. Instead of receiving gifts. the
kiddies brought presents and placed
them on the trees for those whom
Saint Nick might forget.
Exercises given at the churches
consisted of cantatas, recitations and
musical numbeFs.
The Topeka Provident association
served as a. Clearing house. Tor
Christmas charity work among the
unfortunate ufa4hls*plEy. That is, the
names of $50 needy families that had
been thoroughly Investigated were
| given out to individuals and Organixa-
tions which agreed to supply the
| ne eds in each case. This morning Il
was found there were still families
here and there that had been neglect
ed and the association saw to 1t they
were remembered.
The Salvation Army. which pro-
vided food for between twelve and
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25
TRADE IS BRISK.
Holiday Business Has Been Unusually
Active, Says Dun.

New York. Dec. 25.-Dun's review will
say on Saturday:
December, with it's holiday Interrupt
tions ard inventories is not usually
month for large developments in busi-
ness activity but the recent progress in
financial recuperation, the rapid estab-
lishment of a big balance of trade in
favor of this country and the rate de-
cision giving a large part of the relief
asked for from the interstate commerce
commission combine to create a favor
able sentiment in business. The bet
ter feeling has undoubtedly impaired
a brisker movement to the Christmas
trade.
Bank clearings for the week were
s., ,O6S, ,326. 10S, a decrease of 11.2 per cent
as compared with 1881, 1888. .727 in the
same week last year.
Wheat exports were 6.757, ,942 bushels
against 3.S04, ,7S3 a year ago.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25

the main trenches of the enemy,
where they now hold the entire first
line of the German defenses."
"Christmas in the Argonne and in
the Meuse regions was marked by
heavy SHOWS. Despite the snow and
fog which prevailed, however, the
troops in these regions kept pace with
the comrades at other points in the
line with fresh advances.
Solemn Christmas in Paris.
As nation. France has done all that
could be done to extend to her defenders
some OF the Christmas cheer which is
evident in the hospitals, despite the suffer-
ing and hardship brought on by the war.
Every man on the firing line had a
quarter of bottle of champagne with his
dinner today. Great loads of warm cloth
distributed and Paris now awaits official
word of whether her troops have been
able to enjoy the gifts or are forced to
fight throughout the day.
Paris was quiet last night There were
no all-night revelries in the hotels and
restaurants as in years past. The cafes
closed at ten o'clock-the usual hour. To-
day attention was turned toward extend
ing cheer to the stricken families OF those
who have given their lives at the front
and those in the hospitals. President
Poincare and Nine. Poincare made numer-
Gus calls during the day. The president s
wife sent out several thousand packages
for children orphaned by the war.
The complete change in the spirit of
Paris evidenced first at the outbreak of
the war, stood out clearly and distinctly
today. There was wild abandon in
the celebration of Christmas The sorrows
cheer, but the celebration of the day was
with calm solemnity- The statement that
a new France washed in her own blood,
has arisen Is now truism.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25
and ham
Will Grace the Festal Boards
for Street Car Men.
Topeka Railway Company Gave
Away 200 of Them.

Two hundred turkeys and hams were
given away by the Topeka Street Rail-
way company to it's employees. The
company not only remembered each of
its employees with either a turkey or
large ham and a five-pound pail Of
lard, but also arranged the working
hours of the car crews today so that
each man is able to be seated at an
old fashioned Christmas dinner with his
family. BY the use of a little fore
thought plan was worked out SO that
each employees working hours would
fit in with that of some other in a way
making it possible for each to be away
from work and at home for a family
gathering around the Christmas turkey.
But the Christmas of the street car peo-
pie does not end here. A big Christmas
entertainment will be held in the COM
pany club rooms tonight. Elaborate plans
and preparations have been made for the
staging of a big show. The big show will
be only part of the fun which will be
participated in by the company's em-
ployees and their families The presenta-
ton of turkeys and the holding of an en-
tertainment Christmas evening have be-
come fixed customs with the street car
company and have been followed several
wears
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1914-12-25
GERMANS WARNED
Should Not Feed Grain to Live
Stock.
Care Necessary to Keep FrOm
Being Starved Out.

Berlin, Dec. 25.-The Norddeutscho
Zeitung issued warning today against
using grain to feed animals. especially
rye, which is needed for breadstuffs.
1t says the empires food supply must
be husbanded carefully to guard
against a possible shortage. which
would force upon people difficult
problem. ...
Professors of economy in Berlin uni
versity issued similar warning q
few days ago. They drew attention
to the nutritious qualities Of potato
meal and advised a greater consump-
tion Of milk products and pork. They
suggested limiting the consumption Of
beef and pointed out that these 0x-
pedients were necessary to frustrafo
England's plan of starving Germany
into submission.