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Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
ENGLAND ExPELs A PRINCE
Great-Grandson of Famous Field Mar
shall of Waterloo Fame Coming
to the United States.

London.-Prince Butcher, great
grandson of the famous German field
marshal of the same name who helped
the duke of Wellington to win the bat
tie of Waterloo, near Brussels, SO
years ago, has been expelled from the
Channel islands by order of the Eng
lish government, and is reported to be
on his way to the United States with
the princess and his younger chill
dren. For quarter of century past,
or more, the prince has been the own
er of the island of Herm, one of the
Channel group, within sight of the
coast of France, and commanding the
entrance to the harbor of Guernsey
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
100000 British Soldiers.

Washington, d. C.-That Great Brit
ain realizes magnitude of the strug-
gle in which it is engaged is shown
by information brought here by a
prominent parsonage. According to
this man, who had access in London
to secrets of the British government
and war office. Lord Kitchener, the
actual minister of war, is preparing
to place 100000 British soldiers in
the field.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
TONNAGE OF NAVIEs.
Japs Keep Out of Europe.

New York.-Japan can not send
troops to Europe to assist the allies
in the fighting there, although she
stands ready to help them in the far
east, according to the Japanese consul
general here. This statement was
made in reply to questions as to
whether Japan would send soldiers to
Europe to aid the allies or organize
an expedition to help keep Turkey at
bay.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
British Sailors Brag.

London.-British sailors who board
ed the German cruiser Mainz after she
was put out of action in the sea fight
at Helgoland blight, say the effect OF
the British gun fire was terrible. The
masts were shot away and turrets
were battered in. The decks were a
mass of wreckage and dead and dy
ing sailors were lying all over the
ship.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
WARNING POWERS I'M AFRICA
England, France, Germany and Bel
GUM Have Large Dependencies.

Washington-The African posses
sions and protectorates of the Euro
pean powers now at war are more
than three times as large as CONT
mental United States. They are more
than three times as large as all of
Europe now plunged in war, and are
IL times larger than England, France,
Germany and Belgium, which control
them, says the National Geographic
society at Washington, d. c., in q
statement issued recently. They oc-
cupy 1861, 531 of Africa's 11,513,000
square miles.
THE largest individual holder OF
African territory is France, with 3,
$4,000 square miles, more than 1900,
900 of which is the Sahara desert"
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
IDAHO NEWS NOTES

d. II. Haner, age 70, pioneer resi-
dent of Culdesac section died re-
Gently
f. August Heinze again is in COM
plete control of the Stewart Mining
company.
Wallace fears rabies epidemic and a
quarantine is advocated following in
vestigation by the authorities.
Plans are under way which will re-
suit in the doing away with the dual
telephone system now maintained in
the Occur d'Alene district.
A fire is damaging timber in the
vicinity of Clarkia and the railway
company rushed a fire-fighting train
from ST. Maries to the scene.
Anton Honda, a miner at the Stew
art mine at Kellogg, was electrocuted
Friday. He was carrying bar of
steel over his shoulder through the
main tunnel, and when near the hoist
the bar came in contact with thetrol-
ley wire.
A coroners jury inquiring into the
death of Thomas Byers, a shift boss
at the Hecla mine, near Burke, who
met his death as he was being hoist
ed to the top of the shaft Thursday
night, brought in a verdict that the
deceased came to his death through an
unavoidable accident.
Fire, declared to have originated
from a spark from a passing Northern
Pacific locomotive, did about $4,000
damage at Gem. The city fire hose
was not long enough to reach the
flames and the Frisco Mining COM
pany gave the use of its apparatus.
The fire department of Wallace also
went to fight the fire.
K. Bentley, a veteran O.-W. R. & n.
passenger conductor, until recently in
charge of the passenger train be-
tween Lewiston and Riparia on the
Camas Prairie railway, has purchased
one-half interest in the Clearwater
Steam laundry at Lewiston from j. r.
Clifford, and will actively engage with
e. r. Slagle in conducting the bust
ness.
Eleven carloads of cattle, compris
ing one of the finest lots ever brought
to Lewiston, were shipped Saturday
The shipment amounts to approx
mately 300 animals from the Salmon
river and Craig mountain districts
The stockmen who made up the ship
ment are Fountain Bros, John Platt
Ben Reeves Nose Caldwell, Monroe
Bros. and J. Brown.
For a number of years past it has
been an accepted fact that Kootena
valley, Idaho, could be drained so as
to permit cultivation of PRACTICAL,
10000 acres. However, to bring abou
successful drainage it will be neces
sary to cooperate with the Canadian
government, where between $4,000
and 40 900 acres are awaiting simila
drainage, and now this is being done
The matter of building a rim-to-rin
bridge across Snake river canyon JUS
north of Hansen, the second station
east of Twin Falls, has been befor
the county commissioners of Twi
Falls county this week. The objec
is to make the markets more access
ible to the many ranchers on the mort
side of the river. The proposed bridg
would be about 500 feet long and 81
feet high and would cost approximate
ly $4,000
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
NEWS OF THE WORLD
tTEMS OF GENERAL INTEREST
FRESH FROM OUR DAILY
NEWSPAPER SERVICE.
GATHERED OVER THE GLOBE
Happenings National, Historical and
Political and Personal Events
Herewith Selected for Our
Many Readers.

The Germans are 80 miles from
Paris.
G. A. Il. veterans are in Detroit this
week, in National convention.
Japanese have blockaded Kiao Chow
but neutral vessels were allowed to
30.
President Wilson is at Windsor Vt,
TO begin his first vacation Of the sum
mer.
Forty persons were killed and 1466
injured by explosives in Fourth of
July celebrations this year.
King Albert constantly mingles with
his troops and was in the trenches in
the recent fighting around Malines.
A Chicago bank messenger, a pay
master and collector were robbed
Saturday on the West Side of total
of S6l04
Mr.. Havenith, the Belgian minister,
has formally notified the United
States of Austrias declaration of war
On Belgium.
The senate has confirmed the nom
ination of Attorney General McReyn-
olds to be an associate justice of the
supreme court.
Brigadier General Charles Truman
Hotchkiss, breveted for distinguished
services in the civil war, died at Chi
cago Sunday
Private messages from Mexico City
say that there was fighting in the
streets of the capital Saturday and
that several persons were killed.
Nearly 10000 men are under canvas
at Valcartier Quebec. 1t was said
that no more troops would be brought
In until second contingent is mobil
lied
In destroying the ancient town OF
I.ouvain the German troops commit
ted a crime for which there can be nc
atonement and humanity suffered O
loss which never can be repaired
The administration bill to create q
federal bureau of war risk marine in
surance. with a S5,000,000 fund tc
meet possible losses to American ship
ping is ready for President Wilson's
signature.
Fielding L. Poindexter, brother OF
Senator Miles Poindexter of Wash
angton state. has been dropped IRON
the army rolls as deserter, because
he failed to appear at the war depart
ment to answer complaints of credit
ors.
Field Marshal Lord Roberts made
the declaration Saturday that Grea
Britain in the present war would re
Quire hundreds of thousands of sol
.diers. The occasion of this statemen
was the review of new regiment o
1900 London business men.
With six-inch guns mounted for
and aft. with every portfolio blankete
and all lights extinguished, the Whit
Star liner Adriatic crept into NeN
York port in the darkness early Sa
urday She had 1862 passengers, neal
iy all Americans. who were in Ems
land at the outbreak of hostilities.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
STRENGTH OF ARMIES
Ianan.s Offer Refused.

Peking.-It is understood that the
chinese government will decline Jap
Is offer TO suppress any disorders
snat may occur in China during the
European conflict. The government
II Ia said. believes itself capable OF
putting down any purely internal up
rising.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04

Denver, Col.-Officers of the United
States National bank of Denver state
that Geo. l.. Weaver, a receiving tel
Ter under arrest, had confessed a de
falcation of $13 SAB of the banks
funds.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04

Burns. Ore.-Fire Sunday night de-
stroyed three blocks of the business
district of Burns, the county seat of
Harvey county, causing g loss Of $780,
600, half of which is covered by in
surance.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
Eoaa for war victims CHEAP.

Paris.-The number of popular res
4aurants for victims of the war is in
1reasing. For six cents one may be
assured OF a wholesome meal.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
pefenses Like Port Arthur's.

Tokio-The military experts here
are eaid not to expect the fall of Kiao
Chow before the end of November ex-
cept by the voluntary capitulation OF
the Germans. The defenses are re-
ported to be most formidable and vir-
tually impregnable from the sea. The
land Notifications do not follow the
usual German methods. but resemble
those at Port Arthur. There are three
lines of these defenses. The food sup
ply in Kiao Chow is said to be ade-
uuate for three months.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
Huerta at Madrid.

Madrid.-General Victoriano Huer-
ia, former president Of Mexico, arriv-
ed here Sunday.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
BRITISH LOST 5000
AFTER a DAYS DESPERATE FIGHT.
ING WITH GERMANS THEY
RESTED FOR NEXT FIGHT.
FRENCH HOLD BACK GERMANS
Over Million Men Fighting Along
Austro-Russian Fro tier-Czar's
Troops Push Forward-Thou-
sands of German Prisoners.

London, Aug 30-After four days
of desperate fighting, with casualties
between 5000 and 5000, the British
army in France is rested and ready
for the next great battle, according
to announcements today by Lord
Kitchener, secretary of state for war
In statement based on a report o.
Sir John French, commander in CHIEF
of the British expeditionary forces,
the secretary says that the British,
after struggling against tremendous
odds, retired to new line of defense,
where they have not been molested
since Thursday
Since this fighting ceased the
French on the right and left have
brought the German attack to stand
STILL it is declared.
Dispatch From Rome.
Rome, Aug. 30.-Dispatches from
Austrian authorities to the Corriere
Della Sierra state that 100000 men
are engaged in the battle on the Aus
tro-Russian frontier. The battle line
extends from the Vistula river to the
Dneister, over 100 miles. The Rus
slams have penetrated more than 20
miles into Austrian territory.
Desperate Fighting Continues.
London, Aug. Desperate fight
ing continues along the Austrian from
tier, says an official statement issued
at St Petersburg and telegraphed
here by the correspondent of the Reu-
ter Telegram company.
SIN east Prussia" continues the
Russian war office, the garrisons
and fortress of Thorn and Graudenz,
east of the Vistula, are taking part
with a large number of siege guns.
We have taken 5000 prisoners in the
operations east of Lemberg, capital
of Galacia.
Austrians Lose Heavily.
Near Podgorz, just south of the
Vistula, the enemy lost 5000 men, and
we captured four guns, a number OF
caissons of ammunition and nine guns
abandoned by the Austrians when
they crossed the Zolokia.
North of Tomachoff we took 1000
prisoners and surrounded and defeat
ed the Hungarian Fifteenth division
east of Tomachoff, entire regiments
surrendering
THE enemy is making his principal
efforts in the direction of Lubin Gin
Russian Poland, 95 miles southwest Of
| " ~ ~ rterl,f fc
Bodies Strewn All Over Field.
"The Russians have assumed the
offensive and are marching through q
, district encountered by the bodies o.
! Austrian soldiers, which the enemy
has been unable to remove.
Although some regiments already
have been in action for more than q
week the combats are carried on with
, undated fury.
Near Lemberg, Galacia, after heavy
fighting, the Russians seized the line
to Kamionka, Gliniany, Przemyslan.
) and British zukovitze, all in Galacia.
2 Use Explosive Flat Bullets.
3 Grand Duke Nicholas, commander i.
: chief of the Russian army, declares
says the correspondent, that the Pc
fish Solkos, in view of their disloya
conduct and their use of explosive
and flat-nosed bullets, have no CLAIM
s to be treated with magnanimity, ant
c therefore will be considered not a
y combatants, but as criminals unde
the military law.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04
JAPANESE ARE NEAR KlAo CHOW

Germany Is Menaoed by Enemy IN
Orient, Says Dispatch.
London, Aug. 30.-A dispatch to the
Daily Mail from Tien Tsin today says
Japanese troops have been landed at
several points on the coast near Kiao
Chow.
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1914-09-04

There is nothing like a great war
TO emphasize the blessings of peace.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06

at the extremity of its tail, and that
it feeds on heritage exclusively.
big Lotus" the hip" with the
Gollmar shows, knows his value, and
he also knows that the public is not
as well acquainted with him as 1t pre-
tends to be. When he first Joined the
circus he seemed annoyed because
the cheap, silky, treacherous little
monkey attracted more attention than
he did; but he is over that now. Al
though he is not paid the homage and
attention that is his due, this giant
beast does not show his disappoint-
ment, but lies contentedly in the NAM
moth tank OF water in the bottom OF
his cage. and in parade he will occa-
sionally make goo-goo eyes at the
crowds or open his great mouth. When
the menagerie is opened he is SO pro-
voked that people devote so much
time to the other numerous attrac-
tons Of the Gollmar Brothers ZOO
logical display that he frequently
turns his back to the whole crowd.
big Lotus" comes here with the
Gollmar Brothers circus Monday, Sep
TENDER 14-Advertisement
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
col,mar'. Circus.

One of the most annoying things to
tho animal keeper with menaserfe
is the surprising ignorance and indlr'
ference of many people toward the
rare and costly beasts and birds OF
the forest There are not half dozen
real geological gardens In this entire
country. and hence about the only op
nortupitv majority of the people OF
tnis country have to study natural
history from real life is upon the
occasional visit of some of the Dis
circuses.
although wild beasts are vanishing
,,af,re the advance OF civilization, and
the increase Of the earth's population
and though 1t Is certain that all wild
beasts will become extinct IN time
vet larger portion OF the public falls
to inspect the menageries that are
brought to their doors
The Gollmar Brothers paid $500
for giant hippopotamus. 1t is
magnificent specimen Of the river
horse of the river Nile, and a most IN
terestin.g source of study for the stu
dent of nature. Very few people eau
tell whether a hippopotamus Is wei
footed or whether 1t has teeth. The
age person does not know that II
&c an animal allied to the elephant;
that II has thick and heavy BODY
short legs. terminated by four toes;
short tail. skin without hair, except
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06

! (These articles are based on CUES
tons asked by mothers who have
turned to the Woman's Home Compan-
ion or assistance In the difficult and
delicate task of rearing their babies.
Each question presented and answer
ed here was asked not by one but by
many mothers. They represent the
general questions and problems OF the
average mother. Mrs. Richardson Is
entirely willing to answer personally
any further questions that readers
may wish to send herr
How soon after birth should q
baby be bathed?
Immediately after birth the baby's
body should be rubbed thoroughly
| with olive oil or vaseline. Then he
| is wrapped in a soft piece of wool,
old blanket or shawl while the nurse
attends the mother. After the latter
!, is made comfortable, the nurse makes
warm suds Of pure CASTLE or white
soap, and washes off the oil with
clean old linen or gauze. Then, using
fresh piece Of cloth, she rinses on
the suds with clear warm water. and
pats the tender flesh dry with old
linen or towels. The flesh OF the
very young baby must never Do rub
bed, always patted dry, and then
powdered with talcum, especially
where the flesh forms creases- This
sponge bath on the nurses lap is
given oaily until the baby is a week
or ten days old, or when the cord
comes OF. After that the baby has
datly bath in a tub of its own.
My baby screams when lay him
in the tub. Should a give him a bath
under such circumstances
Try to learn the cause OF the
screams. The water may be too hot
or too cold It should register 100
degrees F. until the baby is at least
eight weeks old. After that 1t may be
reduced gradually to IS. Cold water
shocks a baby. Perhaps you do not
hold the baby properly in the tub and
he may be afraid OF slipping or fall
ing under the water. Never let his
head slip under the water, so that 1t
can run into his eyes. mouth ana
nose. Support the back and head
firmly under your left hand. and grasp
the ankles with your right; then slip
the little body gently under the water.
Continue to support the head and
back with your left hand and wash
your right. never let him lose the
| feeling Of comfort and support given
by your left hand, and he may be less
| fearful. II this does not cure his fear,
consult your doctor. The baby may be
highly nervous and need medical at
! tention.
SIS a sponge better for young
! baby's skin than cloths?
No. Sponges hold germs and can
| infect child's skin, if it is scratched.
Soft old linen, old towels or gauze
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
Dunn DUN Bullets.

limited Press Leased Wire Service. J
WASHINGTON Sept. 5.-Denyins
German charges of the use OF dunn
dunn bullets by the French and Eng
fish armies, the British embassy to-
night issued the following statement:
His majesty's government declares
publicly and officially that the state.
ment made by the German general
staff to the effect that dun dunn bull
let's have been found on French and
British prisoners is entirely untrue
Neither the British nor French army
has in It's possession Or has issued
any but the approved pattern of rifle
and revolver ammunition which do
not infringe on the provisions OF The
Hague convention.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
keoku people Attend.

Burlington Gazette: The compli.
mentary dinner dance given last night
at the Burlington Golf club was q
very delightful affair and enjoyed by
large number of young people who
have been anticipating the event
which marked a break in the monot-
ony Of social doings of the quiet sum-
mer season. The guest Of honor was
Miss Won Maur OF Davenport, who is
a guest at the Barr home on North
Seventh street. The table was attrac-
lively decorated with baskets Of the
gaudy fall blossoms, the beautiful as
tiers, and covers were laid for fifty
guests. Stone and Weis played for
the dance. The occasion was charm
ingly attractive and number OF out
Of town guests added to the pleasure
OF the evening, among them as fol-
lows: Miss Margaret Rice Of Boston,
Mass; Miss Kathleen Fleming Of Chi
cago; Messrs. Ben Seeley OF Mt. Plea
SAINT, Birge Elder, Gerard Huiskamp
and Hugh Robertson of Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
NO. 7-CLEANL1NEss AND COMFORT
BY ANNA sTEEsE RICHARDSON
,e Better Babies Bureau Of tho Woman's n

are better. Throw them away after
using, or wash, boil and rough dry
them with great care. Never use on
baby towel used by older persons
4-My baby's eyelids are little In.
famed at times, and sometimes seem
to stick together with mucous. What
shall I do?
Send for your physician. In
Illumination Is often the symptom OF
the dread disease responsible for two
thirds of the blindness In children II
the Inflammation is not a symptom, 1t
is due to lack of care and cleanliness.
Wash the babys eyes night and morn
ing with absorbent cotton, dipped in
to a lukewarm solution Of borfc acid.
one even teaspoonful to a cup OF
water. Use fresh piece of absorbent
cotton every time you wash the baby's
eyes. Never expose the eyes OF
young baby to strong light. Keep the
nursery or bedroom dark. Turn crib
and carriage so that the light does not
fall on the baby's face. Even when
showing the new baby to guests, do
not allow the light to strike his eyes.
6-How can l cure the scales which
form on my baby's scalp?
Rub the head nightly with sweet-oil.
vaseline or pure cold cream. In the
morning wash this off gently with old
linen OF gauze, pat the scalp dry and
apply witch hazel. Never use fine
tooth comb or rough towel to remove
the scales. II this treatment is not
effective, consult your doctor.
6-lMy baby suffers greatly with
heat rash. How should treat II?
Stop the use of soap. Tie cupful
of bran in a piece OF cheesecloth and
squeeze into the bathwater until the
latter turns milky. Battle the baby
in this, pat dry and powder with tai
cum Be sure that the little slips
worn by the baby are not starched nor
trimmed with lace or embroidery to
chare neck and wrists. Be especially
a diaper the second time without
washing. Wash with good soap and
rinse thoroughly, dry In sun, fold but
do not 1rQp.
7-Hov do wash my baby's
mouth.
The mouth of the very young baby
should not be washed. The mucous
membrane is very tender. II broken,
the mouth may become infected. II
the mouth looks clean and sweet, and
has no tiny white threads or fakes
on its pink surface, it needs no at
tention. If these appear. the mouth
must be swabbed out with absorbent
cotton wrapped round blunt wooden
toothpick, dipped in boric water,
one even teaspoonful of borax to thres
ounces Or six tablespoons of boiled
water Use this after each nursing or
feeding.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
AMUSEM ENTS.
A. the orpheum.

"The Painted Lady" In two parts
will be presented tonight at the or
pheum theatre. This is very hne
drama showing life in the great cities.
Also there will be shown three Key
stone funny comedies. The best mov-
;ts TO be seen will be shown always
at the Orpheum We have arranged
for several of Shubert's great produc-
tions that will interest and entertain
Won and will be shown In a few
DAYS consisting of THE Lights O.
ondon." dope" Lure" and others.
See the best pictures at the Orpheum.
advertisement.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-09-06
Fatal street Fight.

limited Press Leased Wire Service.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo-, Sept. 5.-Lee
Cox, IS years old, is dead and T. M
Chevose, a special policeman. prob
ably will face a charge of murder as
the result Of fight in a crowded
downtown street tonight. Cox was
.f,ehtine another man and Chevose
stepped up to separate them. Cox is
said to have turned on Chevose, think
ing him to be friend of his antas'
onist, as he was in plain clothes. Che
vose fred one shot, Cox dying almost
instantly. Chevose was placed under
arrest.