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Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
THE PATH OF ESCAPE
 IS EVER OPEN TO THAW

GORHAM N. H., Sept. Hilary K. Thaw who is quartered here with his sec rctary and two bodyguards, appointed by can wall; out of his hotel, jump into an it suits his mood
 Apparently, however, the slayer of Stan ford White, whose cxtradition to New York state and return to the state hospital for ] the criminal insane at MatteaWan is sought has no desire to quit G0rham. WEa-h4, this is because he believes the cour'3 " f ultimately free him or he is conten, with his surroundings is problematical. When the village thawed cut last May Whites slayer packed his baggage and came here from Concord with Sheriff Holman A. Drew, in whose charge he had been placed j; Deputy Sheriff c. D. Stevens, assistant to Drew, and H. J. Rice, who for some time has acted as Thaw's secretary. A suite of four rooms and bath had been engaged for the party On the third floor of the Mount Madison house, and here they have since enjoyed life pending the next legal move in the famous case.
 Gorham was selected as a summer head quarters from which to direct Thaws 'lib crty campaign" because it is but a few miles from Berlin, the home of Sheriff Drew. The sheriff is an elderly stout and good natured oficisl whose duties do not appear to weigh heavily upon him. He spends such time as suits his convenience in the Thaw suite and the balance where he rleases- usually at home.
 Bodyguard Stevens Is a bIt more atten- tive to his charge, but his cares have not whitened his hair. Possibly the only time he has been at all worried was few days ago, when Thaw got lost on trout-h=hng trip. He struck in at one point on Nine teen Mile brook and Stevens on another. Along about o'clock in the evening, when nothing had been heard of Thaw, the deputy called up the hotel and a searching party was organized
 With the aid of lanterns Thaw was found about o'clock in the morning seated on a rcck in the middle of the stream, calmly and with good sense waiting for someone to come for him. He was hungry and wet but not otherwise the worse fer his experience.
 He might have been deeply buried in the M2ine woods by that hour had he been so inclined Ih.s episode, as well as others, is pretty good proof that Thaw can escape if he is so minded.
 Gorham Is a smart little summer resort n the An,,Iozcr ggjn valley, and is enc ,i the catcways to the White mountains. The Haze range h2nks it in the rear, while in the frcnt rise the twin peaks of Mount Madison and the sharp craps of Carter, the imp, Surprise and other peaks of the Carter range Roads and paths radiate from it ike spokcs in a wheel
 When Thaw first came here all the-year- round IeziJerts evinced great curiosity in the slayer Not knowing the symptoms of paranoia, they expected to see a veritable madman, w.Id-eyed and at least crazily CT ratjc. They were disappointed It is true that Thaw today has the same staring eyes
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

fire cut But they didn't and tie home burned down.
 It is nothing unusual to hear of grass be. ing set atire by the sun shining upon bright metals The peculiar part about the fires caused by the suns rays is that they happen at any time Of the year. It would crGinagiIy be supposed that the suns rays would not be concentrated into enough heat upon a cool winter day, but some of the fires came in January and February, and che in December.
 Another seemingly impossible fire cause is static electricity caused by dust whip ping blades of grass against wire fences No enc woyld believe this a5 a cause of fire a fc" years ago, but special Investigations by electrical experts in Western Kansas last year end again this spring demonstrated beyond doubt that the high winds con stantiy blowing tall grass against wire fences r-CjCced sufficient electricity to cause a sraIl7 an inch lcng and of sufficient bril- EauCy to sci tE2 grass on fire. Some thirty prairie fires that resulted in loss of hay and several homes and barns were the di- rect result of his sort of fires.
 Fire departments are becoming rather use fUl organizations instead of being simply fire fighting machines. According to the re- ports Of the calls Of the departments sent to the state fire marshal one department was called out to take a cat off the top of 2 telephone pcle The cat had been chased up the pole by dog and was afraid to try to climb down. 1t was up the pole three days before some folks turned in 8 fire alarm and a fireman rescued the feline.
 Tn Kansas City, Kan, the fire depart mont was called to house. When the equipment from five or six stations arrived tie woman calmly notified the fire chief that Ter cid COW had meandered across the lawn that morning and had broken through the roof of the cistern. Would the fire deparment please rescue old Bossy? The fire department did.
 It is not unusual for the fire departments to be called out to rescue a horse from hCle in the street or pond, and the re- ports to the fire marshal's office show these causes when reporting why the department was called out.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
DIOTLON PICTURES OF WAR

A New York paper says that so far as moving pictures are concerned, no Ameri- cen concern has proposed a partnership ar raEgement with the kaiser in a series of war movies-that is, not up to the hour Of going to press There seems to be feeling that the Villa precedent might not hold good in Europe In fact, no American firm has yet considered making any attempt to get war movies Even if photographers are not allowed with the troops in the field, there is much of interest to the public to be taken, such as the departure of troops for the front and the like
 At the office of the Pathc Freres, the French moving picture concern 1t was said that if anything at all vas done it would be Gcne from the head office in Paris. Of course no French operators are available. Every able bodied man, actors and al, has left for the frcnt, while the factory at Join vile -le-Pont, some fifteen miles west of Paris, where 5,0GO persons are employed in time cf peace has been taken by the gov ernment fer barracks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
HOW SHE REFORMED

"YcS. I've cut out the slang stuff Nell was telling her latest gentleman friend. Gee, but my talk was gettin' fierce. I'd worked up line of fable material that had George Ado backed off the map and ga@p.n' for wind; but I've G,JcheI all that now
 l seen it was up to me to switch onto al other track JammcI on my emergency hrakes and says to myself, You mutt, where you think you'll wind up ii you don't >l5Ggh tlls gulf you're shoyin across on your un- protected friends? You will land q Johnny
 bov that h@iu't got enough gray matter in h.s cupcIo to vai,t a real bans-up !to,sy lady fnr h.s kildo instead of q slilt that raiayera Ike a broin>torm with a busted st22rin' gear Any girl can talk Ike la1y- even if she never gets closer to one than to stretch her neck when some swell dame buzzes past in her gas-wagcn. l says to yours truly, Its time to reformate your grammar, little sister and you betcher sweet life I've cut the mustard. Satire.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
HRS. TOM WcWAHUN
 SURPRISED JN BIRTHDAY

At her home in Flat City, on Tuesday 2flclnaon, October 20, Mrs Tom McMahon Was pleasantly surprised the occasion being her birthday. She was the recipient of many handsome presents Everyone cer- tainly had good time l. iS rumored that few very lengthy speeches were made on tie occasion, some games were enjoyed and guessing contest afforded much amu~ement Ms. F. R. King took the prize as the best gues>cr Not mcntioning aIl the good things to eat, there was lots of fun and al had jolly time, Those present were: Mrs. Charles Estmere, Mrs George Mueller, Mrs. s. Patchell, Mrs. L. Thornton, Mrs. lacobSgaard. Mrs. E. R. King, Mrs. H. F. Grouse, Mrs. r. Dickson. Mrs, j. l.. Jacobs Mrs J. Ryan, Mrs T LetNeS. Mir, K. C. K@land Mrs. C. C. Chit tick. Ms B, Ray Mrs j. r." Coming and children Mrs. J. Bagoy and children, Mrs Robert LoWrle.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
HI..SSE;) THE BEARS
 .i3Y QuL,Y THO YEAns!:

Tie hunting party consisting Of Gene Norton. II H. For CT Joe flanagan, Char ley Denton ana Billy Stoneman, which left lg!1ay, returned sunday and reported little success. l. vas said that som" members of the Tarty were tritie gun shy
 The rtfnor that Was circulated about town lat Saturday morning that Mr, Porter ha;j "got' two bears was slightly at variance with the truth, according to Joe flanagan. Jcc says that the party met a man who stated that he had seen two bears in that vicinity about two years ago therefore, as rmacr, grow and thrive in AIa>ka by the time it reacheI town Mr. Porter vas ar- credited with having actually k!tlHd th@ bears
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
REPORTS AUTHENTIC CASES
 OF FIRES CAUSED By SJf

| CToyel,a, Kan, Special to st. Louis Globe Democrat
 The lightning rod has been Inund to be very effective in preventing a fire when a building is struck hy lightning, and HaI@l- son FarElnan, state fire marshal, would Ike to find some sort of device that ,oC!i stop fires being caused by sun rays. During the good cld summer months Gli >'Cl gets mighty warm but few ever thought that the rays of the sun woull start q fire in house Ksnsas scotf2d d the reports of fires being caused by sun rays until the present suG,rer A year ago the legislature created the state fire maTsA4ia department, g,ith money enough to investigate eFery fire that occurred in the state,
 Iarriscl T2rkm2n Was 2rpoj1t2d to the icb by the governor, and he has set out to Gnd cut the exact cause of every fire in the rtate When he cane to fig Ire up the i jot&ls he !or9d that there had b2en sixteen fires in the first year he was n office that wcr3 caused by the direct rays of the sun.
 Get in BaWIlEs county last summer a ~oin&n l:uf some matCEes an rhe window III ii lhc kitchen. It was bright, sun shny day, and a few minutes aGterward rhe wclnan returned to the kitchen 10 find the whclo side Of her home cn fire. The Sun $ rays shining through the window pane had sci those matches on fire and they had sci fife to the building.
 Up at Hoiton che day building was found to be on fire. It was almost new and no cause fer the fire breaking out in cor her of the roof could be found until some one discovered that a piece of tin flashing had not been painted and the sun rays On 1t had set the roof on fire.
 4 bubble in window pane of home in McPherson county concentrated the sun rays on a spot on lace curtain and set it on fire.
 The sun shining upon the heavy rolled edge of a glass fish bowl in home in Mitchell county set table runner on fire. If the fish in the bowl had been real smart they would, of course, have splashed water cut over the sides of the bowl and put the
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
HALLOWEEN

Next Saturday. October 3l, is Halloween, or the eve of All Ilalows (AIl Salnts). It is still celebrated in Scotland, but the ela- mcut of superstlt!ous terror Is now, even among rustics, entirely eliminated from the ceremonies proper 10 the festival. Robert Burns wrote a delicious poem on the sub iect giving an account of the spells and charms practced on that night, so biz with prophecy to the pcasantry in the west of Scotlaud In note to the poem Burns says "I'hr passion of prying into the future makes striking part of the history of human nature, in it's rude state in all ages and nations; and it may be some entertain ment to philosophic mind to see the remains of 1t among the more un- enliphtencd m OUT own" In note to the tile of the poem he says Halloween Is thought to be night when witches, devils ard other mischief making beings are ali abroad on their baneful midnight erranlis particularly those aerial people, the fairies, are said on that night to hold a grand ami verSary.'
 Ihe chservance of the day in this country + usually confined to social gatherings at which games of certain kind are indulged u, and by the playing of pranks by the youngstcrs, which latter have developed into rovGyism of such nature that the practice is being frowned upIn.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
The Jap Bakers Sian

The Oriental capacity fer using our mother tongue with strange twists of un- conscious humor is well known, but few examples are equal to the delicious sign of a Japanese bakers shop "A. karinura, Biggest Loafer in Tokio. Oriental Re view
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

It is never too late or too early to come to the Crosby and have q bath. We al ways have plenty of hot water and steam We keep our bath rooms nice and warm and our towels are spotlessly clean. We give quick service and courteous treatment to all THE CROSBY BATHS.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
Her Mistake

What are you studying now;' asked Mrs Cumrox.
 "Ve have taken up the subject of molecules" answered her son.
 T hope you will be very attentive and practice constantly" said the mother. Il tried to get your father to wear one. but he could not keep it in his eye. -Phlla- delphia Record.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
Mhara Ii siar-at Eror1

Then your wife didn't enjoy her trip to Niagara?"
 No; the minute she saw that rushing water she began to wonder if ste hadn't come away from home and left a faucet running Pittsburgh Pest
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
ASSAULT CASE

A warrant was issued by Commissioner Albrecht on Thursday last for the arrest of George Mutchlcr of Flat City, charged with assault and battery. The warrant was sworn to by John Lockncr The case will be heard by the commissioner at II o'clock Ali. 1nnl.t,inn
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
MUTCI4LER BROTHERS
 MAKE IMPROVEMENTS

Daring the past few weeks many sub ~tantal Improvements have been made in the vicinity of the tramway office in this city by the Mutchler boys. On the river banl at the foot of Otter street they have just completed q large barn for their stock, and have moved house near it to be used a> store room for horse feed and other necessary SupI lies. During the first of the present week Dayie Mutcher hauled large frame structure nearly the entire length of the town and placed it at the corner of first and Otter streets which he will put in shape for residence for Mrs. MutchIer and himself
 rop GAIT IT,: l T,,:
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

Mir. T A. Campbell who has been con dnct;ng dry goods store in this city dur ing the past few months, sold her stock of goods this week to Miss Rose Murray of Flat City.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

Sam1 Applcbaum has purchased the sup ply of fresh beef which was recently slaugh- tered in this city, and has it on sale at his store.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

At the motion picture show last Sunday night Professor Drapeau made decided hit by the introduction of pictures of local scenes and personages. Among the promi nent citizens whose photographs were dis played were "Heinie" Weir, John Holmes, William Achcscn and Cyril Wood, jr. The appearance on the screen of the mirthful countenance of the la5t-named gentleman was greeted with applause which testified to his popularity.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

FOR SALE-Einto pony cheap. Inquire George Fahc
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24
COMING AID GOING

John (ScottyD Aud, after spending the summer on Bear creek, has returned to this camp.
 Pete Mchcls, prominent resident of Flat City, was visitor in the great city yester- day. J. J. Finnegan, the Flat City merchant, was in Iditarod yesterday on q short busl- ness trip.
 fine piano was placed in the Moose hall at Flat City last Thursday evening. The instrument was purchased from Sam Will mer by the Moose lodge.
Iditarod pioneer., 1914-10-24

Location Notices at Pioneer oGi2'.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
LAST NIGHTS NEWS.
OF THE GREAT WAR

London, Sept. 24.-Despite desper-
ate resistance, all along the 2O0-mile
battle front, the allies are reported
to have advanced considerably on their
western wing this afternoon, even to
the extent of occupying the town of
Peronne.
Reports received this evening say
a separate French army is advancing
or Roye, while other troops of the
allies have advanced to important
strategic positions in their maneu-
vers TO isolate and destroy the Ger
man right wing army.
Attempts of the Germans to begin
a new invasion of France near Nancy
through the Vosges mountains have
ended in,the defeat of the Germans
who were driven back by the French
The French have gained ground
northwest of Berry-au-Bac in attacks
to dislodge the Germans supporting
the eastern end of General Won
Kluck's army.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
IRELAND'S LOSS WAS
GREAT AT LOUVATN
Especial Dispatch by the International
News Service)


Especial Dispatch by the International
News Service)
London, Sept. 25.-In spite of the
controversy over the exact extent tc
which the ancient city of Lou1vain was
damaged, the allies contending that the
Germans practiced vandalism and de-
stroyed priceless architectural and art
works, while the Germans declare they
left the greater portion of the town
unharmed, it is certain that the great
university there was demolished.
The destruction of Louvain has
brought pang to the hearts of the
Irish people, for the University of Lou
vain was for centuries the great uni
versity for Irish students, and especi-
ally ecclesiastical students, there be-
ing no such institution in Ireland it
self. Salamanca in Spain and Quimbra
in Portugal were others, and the Irish
College in Paris-a much later foun-
dation than the others-also did good
work for Irish education; but Louvain
was the one most intimately connected
with this country.
During the last two centuries or 50
it has turned out over 300 Irish
priests and nearly thirty Irish bishops
and archbishops, and it was the prin-
cipal center of the education of the
Irish priesthood right through the
century of the Penal Laws up to the
establishment of Maynooth in 1793-a
project which was warmly supported
by the British government, because it
was thought that the education of the
Irish clergy on the Continent, and es-
pecially in France, was inimical to the
interests of the state.
Many of the priests educated at
seventeenth and eighteen centuries, to
other countries in Europe, but the ma
iority came back to Ireland-at the
risk of their lives.
There was another tie between Ire
land and Louvain university, the tie
of Irish learning. The Times the
other day, after the burning, stated
that the library of the university con-
tanned 10000 volumes of "priceless
manuscripts" and large number of
these were Irish.
Indeed, when the Four Masters pro-
ceeded to compile their marvellous and
stupeadous work, "The Annals of Ire
land" on which the history of Ire
land is solidly based, O'Clery, the prin-
cipal of them, was Hospitality well
coined there and given every facility
to consult their literary treasures.
4 In due tinies1al4Irishecol was es-
tablished in the university and from
time to time was endowed with bur
saries by Irish people, especially dur
ing he days Of the Penal Laws, and
by the officer. and men of the Irish
Brigade in rance, who had left for
that country after the siege of Lin
erick in 1890.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25

These bursaries have not, apparent
ly, the same status as they had in
those days, but they are still in be-
ing, end many young Irish men going
for the priesthood take advantage Of
them to the present day on the nomi-
nation of the bishop of the diocese.
The destruction of Louvain, and es-
pecially of its university, it can there
fore be seen, is an especial grief to the
people Of Ireland.
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ley Press office.
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Best equipped and most careful
piano mover. ed Royce Transfer. tt
Vote California Dry
Vacuum Cleaners for Rent.
Light and easy to operate. Impe.
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St.-Adv.
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Mrs. w. r. Cox, Piano Teacher,
has reopened her studio, corner Fifth
and Olive. Pupils booking early have
choice of hours.-Adv. 134
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
True Oldsm0bile Quality

People will naturally think that
to reach this low price, we have
sacrificed oldsmobile quality-un-
til they examine the car.
This new 'Light -Four" is a gen.
uine Oldsmobile-in design, in
carefulness of construction and fin
ish, in completeness of detail and
equipment. Everywhere it carries
out the idea of what an Oldsmobile
should be-an aristocrat in appear
ance and performance.
For the last two years, there has
been an increasing and insistent
call for smaller, lighter colds
mobile" built with the character
istic completeness and refinement
that has marked the big Oldsmo-
bile "SiX." We have planned care
fully to meet this demand-not has
tily, for we knew the market would
be ready as soon as we were
but step by step, seeking the type
of car that would fill this demand,
not for one season, but for many
seasons to come.
How well we have succeeded you
shall judge. The new Oldsmobile is
now ready-in the salesrooms of
our hundreds of dealers-for your
inspection.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25

At the eastern end of the line
neither side has gained advantage in
the fighting along the River Meuse.
What is regarded by British mill
tary experts as piece of news of as
tremendous importance as the win
ming of great battle is the report
from Petrograd that the Russians
through their conquests in Galicia
have cornered the gasoline sources
and now have the largest supply in
Europe.
Pressure of Russia on Roumania is
supposed to have caused that nation
to stop the export of gasoline and
coal to Austria and now the dual
monarchy and Germany, her ally, are
threatened with shortages of fuel for
their motor-hauling equipments and
sir fleets. -.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25

equipment on cars costing twice
as much as this, yet we include it
on the light Oldsmobile at no ex-
ira cost.
All woodwork is of handsomely
grained Circassian walnut. The
dash unit, of the same beautiful
wood, brings all instruments, set
flush, Immediately under your
hand-starter, lights, speedometer,
eight-day clock, etc.
Many other features, that in the
Oldsmobile Six have won the ad-
miration of the critical, are dupli-
Gated in this lighter car. Cast
aluminium foot and running boards.
Extra large gasoline tank fastened
to main frame in rear. Concealed
tool box, fully equipped with stand
ard tool kit, tire pump and jack
all of exceptional quality. Extra
strong artillery wheels of selected
hickory; twelve spokes, front and
rear, natural finish.
Jiffy curtains are a part of our
regular equipment, as we'll as cape
top, with boot. Tire iron at rear.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25

factory: Gust like looking at the
greatest six-cylinder car in Amer
ica'> through reducing glass"
That describes it. Our large car
has always been celebrated for it's
beautiful lines and harmonious pro-
portions. The same grace and
beauty are apparent in the smaller
Oldsmobile, reduced in wheelbase
length to 112 inches.
It's low center of gravity makes
it seem to thug the ground" yet
it has ample road clearance.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
No Light Car So Complete

See how carefully we have
worked out OldsmobiIe complete
ness. You won't be able to think
of purchasing the ordinary "popu-
lar-priced" car after you have
looked into this new car closely.
Wide 22-inch doors, comfortable
for even the largest person. Wide
seats, and ample room for your
legs. For the driver, 2O1a inches
from cushion edge to clutch pedal,
means comfort and freedom. Deep,
luxurious upholstering, and long,
easy springs, balanced perfectly,
absorb road shocks and vibrations.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
A NEW 0LDSMOBILE FOR $14OO
Now You Can Afford This Famous Car

This year there is a new Odsmobile and in all
but one particular it stands where all Oldsmobiles
of past years have stOOd-in that small group of
leaders, five six at the most, which has always
boasted quality instead of quantity of output That
one differing detail is price.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-09-25
DIR. Osenburg, Dentist,

formerly located in the Spreckels
Theatre building, San Diego, an
nounces the opening of his dental of
flee in FL Centre in the Sorlei build
ing, diagonally opposite the Post
office.-Adv. 14S