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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

The Chief was misinformed as to
the w. B. Stuart household, of Belle
Helene, having moved into the Co
lomb domici1e in st. Patrick street
They have taken up their residence
in the attractive cottage in Claiborne
street formerly occupied by Capt. and
Mrs. Dom Ducos and family, who
are now residing at Waggaman.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

a meeting of members of the
: 8. ..flners' Union will be held at the
wy nall in Baton Rouge on Oct. II,
Tor the purpose Of organizing dis
: lct association. The gathering will
ns attended by delegates from East
patton Rouge, East and West FeIici-
ana, Livingston. Ascension, IberVille
ana st. James parishes.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

A. L, Landry is again ION the 1op
as manager and druggist Of Elmer 5
Sanitary Pharmacy, after spending
couple of weeks at his home IN
Andrew, Vermi1ion parish, Nrecupera-
ting from a slight indisposition. Mr..
Landry returned to DonaldsonvllIe
Monday evening and was cordlally
welcomed by his many friends. Faui
J. Lacassin, of New Orleans, VINO
was in charge of the Elmer establisn-
ment during Mr.. Landry's absence,
left for home Wednesday.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

JACOB Blum returned Tuesday from
several days visit to New Orleans.
*Mnefe ne was the guest of his SON
l n and daughter, Mr.. and Mrs.
DaSld Aohlman. He was accom-
panied home by Mrs. Blum, who has
peen IN Pass Christian and New Or
sans Tor the past several weeks with
FeiaIlves and friends.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

The Leopards, DonaldsonFllle. $
crack team Of 12-year-olds, added
another victory to their long string
last Sunday afternoon, when they
trounced the Athletics, also an az
gregation of local Youngsters me
game was played on the S. ). e. L
campus in the presence Of a number
OF rooters of various ages. and was
really spirited and interesting ex.
hibition OF the national sport. Richard
Hanson and George Blum, the Leo
pards' star battery. displayed remark
able ability for such youthful players,
and Nestor Landry and Janssens Mel.
aneon. ii thee points for the losers,
also gave good account Of them
selves,
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1914-09-26

Buy a bale of cotton, If you can.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

Washington Dec. 18.The interstate commerce commits
granted the application of the eastern railroads for
per advance in freight rates. excepting certain spec
fed commodities Commissioners Harlan and Clements dis
sented.
The commission fixes the schedule of rates which shall
into effect ten days notice. granting certain increases IN
the of railroads eastern classification territory
The carriers permitted to make the applied for adj
in rates except rail- lake and rail lake and rail-
rail and lake traffic. The rates bitunous coal
and COKE the rates anthracite COAL and the rates
that are held by unexpred orders of the commission.
After further consideration, the commission permits ad
be made also starch brick tile clay and
plaster On these commodities no advances permitted
by the decision of Aug. i. $ g
Joint between official classification territory and
the territory south of the Potomac and Ohio and east OF the
Mississippi may be increased per cent Interstate to and
from New England will also be increased per cent. M
While the present existing dferentials among the
Atlantic ports preserved the rates between two
of them may be increased per cent
The application of the roads for rehearng
made Sept 15 the ground that the European and
other stated had materially changed conditions
the previous decisions given.
The petition for rehearing stated that made IN
behalf OF l2 railroad hirtyve rail
road systems official classification territory and it set
forth that since the previous decision facts
and circumstances have aren warranting rehearing
the subject Specifically it stated that since the previous
decision the complete income accounts for the fiscal end
ing June 80 1914 had become available
tThe unforeseen European war; the petition went on
say has brought about unparalleled destruction of
wealth and dslocaton of credit throughout the civilized
world 1t is certain that the competition for capital will be
keener and interest rates higher for than
In corresponding period within living memory. The
ergency thus resulting is extremely serious
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

FIREMEN
ON STAND

Chicago, Dec. 1S.-The brawney,
clear-eyed engineers. out of their
+overalis and very spruce and bust
nesslike in the garments of their
leisure hours. who have been testify
ing for week before the railroad
wage board of arbitration. passed
from the scene yesterday and the
humber stories of the fremen and
hostiers began. Testimony of salaries
ranging from $3.50 to 1920 a month
ceased entering the record, and got
down to more modest pIane-the SO
day of the Chicago hostler and the
$S day of a Texas fireman, who
said he got most Of it shoveling
coal" . I- -
Politics, in which it was intimated
that the railroads curtail the civic
rights or the men. figured sporadi-
|cally in the proceedings.
warren s, Stone, representing the
engineers as counsel; read into the
record the case of J.. G., Conklin, a
railroad employe of Tucson. Ariz.
|Conklins friends wanted him to run
Tor sheriff, Mr.. Stone said, but he was
compelled to withdraw when he re-
celVed letter from a superior stat
ing that if he desired the office he
must resign from the road. He spoke
oI anotner case where a Southern Pa
cific engineer had been a member of
a school board for fifteen years, but
was compelled to resign by his en-
ployer.
That said Mr.. Stone, "was in the
days when the Southern Pacific car
ried California around in it's pocket.
When the state wriggled out the rail-
road concluded they didn't want any
of their men in the game either"
Another case was that of r. r. Cole,
who aspired to the Nevada legisla-
ture, Mr.. Stone said, but was Informed
by the Southern Pacific management
that it was against the rules. III. @.
Martin, a fireman of Clovis, Texas.
and employed by the Santa Fe, tes-
titled that similar pressure prevented
one Nichols, a conductor on the ,Pecos
division of the road, from seeking re-
es,.4 fs-sss Con fiaiind an Fouo,a xssx-s
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

The German squadron, which attacked the eastern
of England causing the death of about 100 persons
damaged third. The British admiralty states that two
warships struck by German Shells and that five
killed and fifteen wounded but makes mention of
the loss of any vessels.
Both Berlin and Vienna assert that a decisive defeat
has been inflicted the Russians and that they retreat
ing along the whole ne and their resistance broken.
These borne out however, by the Rus
sian military authorities who say that of the German
columns advancing Warsaw has been routed and that
elsewhere there have been significant changes.
Emperor William is said to have improved in health
sufficiently permit his to the front week
British South African forces to undertake
campaign against the neghborng German possessions Pre-
mer Botha considers that the rebellion the union of South
Africa has been crushed definitely.
London Dec. 1s-Agan the Germans and Austrians
seem be the crest of the of battle the inter
mnabe struggle in fhe east continues Again Berlin gay
with flags and again Peogad declines to concede victory
Berlin and Vienna contend however, that the Russians
falling back along the entire front from the Baltic to the
Carpathans with the invading center less than thirty miles
from Warsaw. To the SOUTH where few weeks ago the
Russians pouring the Carpahians into Hungary
combined Ausro- German columns have forced them
back through the passes it is asserted have advanced
thirds of the way Gaca and nearing the
fortress of Lemberg occupied by the Russians early the
Galcian campaign. ." ~ &.'
The official Russian none of this
Importance and class the operations the of Warsaw
in the category It is claimed however that the
Russian right Mwa has thrust the Germans back
and that the Russian cavalry has hung the Hungarian
border into Prussia. d..
In the there have been great
Importance at least reported Foot by foot the
allies appear be forcing the Germans out of their trenches
in Flanders and maintaining the pressure elsewhere
the line from the to Switzerland.
The British today makes big feature Of the
nexaon of Egypt and Sudan which takes from the sultan
of Turkey 100000 subjects and 100000 square miles
land This action moreover robs the Turk of his last foot
hold in Africa, Italy having taken Trpo from him few
years
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
OFFICIAL FRENCH STATEMENT.

Paris Dec 18-The French office this afternoon is
sued the following:
''The day of Dec. II marked, said yesterday
by advance part in Belgium where every
attack undertaken by the enemy failed In the region of
Arras vigorous offensive made masters of several
trenches These located Auchy La Bassee Slaurent
and Bangy. At this last mentioned place occupied
front than kometer long, almost all the first line
trenches of the enemy.
In the region of Tracyle-Va, the Aisne and in
the vicinity OF Champagne heavy artillery distinct
advantages In the Argonne the Germans blew up
trenches to the north of Four de Paris
out from their position with three baaons of troops
This infantry attack well the they undertook
Schubert repulsed.
ITO the east of the Meuse and in the Vosges there
nothing to report
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
Gardner Charges Much
Of American Navy Is
in Cold Storage

Washington
witness before the house naval committee He read state
dsnses By special oommssion :" am here to ask
general naval board for this years construction he said
." that
this almost exacy f gentlemen had permitted
Warships
hteshps,
to
thcm?'
fNeha
early realize Of
tIeships have
twenty destrcyers eighteen torpedo
cold storage with the batteshps Eight fshtns vessels of
available
that $4,000 short and further shortage 10000
is in sight.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
Egypt a British Protectorate---
Other Official Announcement

London. Dec. 1s.--The official press
bureau last night issued the following
statement concerning the making of
Egypt a British protectorate:
His Brittanic majesty's principal
secretary OF state for foreign affairs
gives notice that In view of state
of war arising out OF the action of
Turkey. Egypt is placed under the
protection of his majesty and will
henceforth constitute a British pro-
tectorate.
The soverainty OF Turkey over
Egypt is thus terminated and his
majesty's government will adopt all
measures necessary for the defense
of Egypt and the protection OF its in
habitants and interests.
.The king has been pleased to APP
prove the appointment of Lieutenant
Colonel Sir Arthur Henry MacMahon
! to be his naajestys high commissioner
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
Charles Wilson, a
Member Of Forum
Staff, Died Today

Charles Wilson, one of the pioneer
newspaper men Of North Dakota and
acquaintances, men in nearly every
section or the state, died at his home,
624 Ninth street south, at O'clock
this morning. His death was due to
heart trouble, from which he has been
suffering for the past couple of years
and which has kept him confined to
his home since last July.
During his residence in this state
Mr. Wilson has been connected with
The stark County News of Dickinson,
The Mandan Pioneer. The Park River
of that time editor of the Moorhead
department and has numbered among
his friends. not only people ali over
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

North Dakota but the western part OF
Minnesota as well. I.
Mr.. Wilson leaves a wife and a sis
ter as the only near living relatives.
The sister, Miss Wilson, resides hi
Dovenshire, England, in the vicinity
Of Exeter.
The funeral will be held tenor
row afternoon at 3 o'clock from
Gethsemane cathedral. The body will
be taken to Chicago on Saturday aft
ernoon where interment will be made,
Chicago being Mrs. Wilson's old
heme.
Charles Wilson was born in Willen-
hall. Staffordshire, England on Aug.
2. 1851. When about 10 years of age
he came to Canada, where he remain
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

CREW IS
CAPTURED

Toxic, Dec. IS. Certain British
warships have captured those mem
cruiser Emden who escaped at Cocos
island when the cruiser was Destroy
ed Nov. 10 by the Australian cruiser
Sydney. The German sailors went to
sea after the Emden was beached in
a Cocos island schooner named
Aysha.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
French Statement.

for Egyt."
French Statement.
Paris. Dec. 1s.--The following offs
|cial communication was isuued by the
war office last night:
In Belgium our troops haYe gained
ground to the north OF the road from
Ypres to Menin. and also on that to
the south and southeast OF Bixschoote.
We have debouched to the north
least OF Arras and have reached the
first houses of st. Laurent Blangy
Appreciable progress has been made
at Ovillersla- Boisselle, Mammetz and
Maricourt in the region of Bapsumna
and Peronne.
from the Sonnme to the Vosgca
there is nothing to report"
German Statement.
Berlin (via wireless to Ssyville. II
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
GERMAN FLEET
CAUGHT IN TRAP

Buenos Aires, Dec. .1s.--The first
complete story of the battle off the
Falkland islands between the British
and German fleets has reached here.
How the Germans fought with the
utmost bravery and determination in
the. face of a superior British fleet,
even the colliers refusing to surrender,
is related in a story brought by the
steamer Orisa from Punta Arenas.
At the same time reports from Brit
ish sources stated that a miscalcula-
tion as to the strength of the British
led Admiral Won Spec to give battle
which resulted in the destruction Of
his squadron.
Eight British warsbips. -
The British fleet, including the battle
cruisers Invincible and Inf1exible and
the cruisers Kent, Cornwall, Carnar-
Won, Bristol and Glasgow, put in at the
Falklands for coal that they might
continue their search for the German
fleet, the Orisa story relates. At the
Falklands they found the Canopus
guarding the ports. There were thus
eight British warships assembled when,
on the morning of Dec. s, smoke from
the German fleet was sighted.
The Germans were coming from Rob-
inson Crusoe's island TO destroy the
wireless station in the Falklands. Evil
IDENTIFY Admiral Won Spec concluded
that the British fleet was composed
only of light cruisers. for he steamed
- Con tfnlIed orr Page Five
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
Berlin Claims Her
Raiding Cruisers
Sank Two British
Torpedo Destroyers
Turkish Suzerqinty of Egypt
Formally Terminated Today

Cairo, Egypt Dec. 18-A British protecorate form
ally proclaimed throughout Egypt In all garrison towns
salute of 01 guns fired and the Union Jack hoisted
The suzerainty of Turkey thus terminated.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
Financial Experts
Have Claimed This
Concession Would Be
Prosperity Boost

Washington Dec 18.-An increase in freight rates of
approximately per cent all railroads between the Atlantic
seaboard the Mississippi north of the Potomac and Ohio
rivers granted by the commission 1t is es
mated this will the of the roads
cerned about $300O0O00
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

/ Continued on Page six.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

Continued on Page Threes
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

. continued on Page Five.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18
w EATH ER.

Generally fair and colder tonight
and Saturday. Fresh northwest
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-12-18

Continued on Page SIX.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
STRINGING TELEPHONE
WIRES TO WHITE RIVER.

The White River Telephone COM
pany commenced s%tringing wires on
the poles of White Pine Telephone
company. between Ely and Copper
Flat last Thursday. From that point
the wires will be strung over the
company's own poles along the pro-
posed line to Lund. Seventy miles
of wire has arrived. and will be laid
without further delay.
c. A. Walker. president of the
White River company. states that the
proposition has not been completely
financed, but that work will proceed
to the limit of the company's resor-
ces. He has been assured of further
financial assistance from residents
of Lund and Preston, who receive
real benefit for the enterprise
than anyone else.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12

Carl O.. Jacobson and Miss Val
bourg Nelson were married last
Monday night at the Renshaw house,
the ceremony having been perform
ed by Justice A. J. Cartwright. The
bride arrived last week from Noun
tain View, California, to prepare for
the coming nuptials. The groom is
well known in this locality. and is in
the employ of the Steptoe company
at McGill. The wedding was notable
for its extreme privacy. and was at
tended only by intimate friends of
the contracting parties.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
MIKE BOSTA BUYS
LINTON BLOCK IN ELY

Mike Bosta, a prominent business
man Of Smelterville, has concluded
negotiations with w. ID. Linton of
Oakland, California. for the pur-
chase of the Linton block at the cor
ner of Aultman and Sixth streets.
1t is the intention of the new owner
10 spend several thousand dollars In
improving the property. The second
tory, which was originally intended
for Office purpose. will be transform
ed into a rooming house. The lower
door will be utilized for business
purposes.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
ERWIN ALFRED SELLS PART
OF RANCH AT BLUE EAGLE

j. c. Munson. Clyde Hollenbeck
and V. G. Alfred have purchased 700
acres embraced In the ranch at Blue
Eagle, which is owned by Erwin r.
Alfred. Mr.. Alfred has reserved 800
acres of land for his own use. He
stated that conditions In Railway
valley are ideal this season for stock
men as the ranges are full OF feed
and the mountain streams boast of
a sufficient supply of water for live
stock.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
MAY NOT PROSECUTE
MAN WHO SHOT HIM.

Albert Schnic was taken into Gus
tody at the Veteran TOWNSHIP, last
Wednesday by Deputy Sheriff Jack
son on the charge of his friend,
Anon. An investigation of the cir
eumstances reveals the fact that the
shooting was not done with criminal
intent, and the wounded man is not
inclined to prosecute. The two men
mad been drinking, and as Trott
started to return home. Schnic dis
charged a shotgun in his direction.
from portions of Trott's anatomy.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Wants to Collect $37S.

Suit was filed in the district court
yesterday by NJ. T. Collins against
Mary Jackson. George w. Jackson,
James Condis and Spiro Lampiris to
enforce the collection of S37S due
for plumbing work. Condis and
Lanpiris rented a portion of lot 5 as
a barber shop, and the plaintiff fur
nished material, and other altera-
lions upon repair of building. In
his complaint Collins claims that
Jackson and his wife are responsible
for the payment of the money due.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
To Visit Pony Express.

To Visit Pony Express.
]. s. Kirchmeir and. J. C. Thomp-
son, wealthy capitalists of Roches-
ter, New York, were arrivals in Ely
Monday afternoon to examine the
holdings of the Pony Express com
pany in which they are interested
They intend to spend several weeks
at the mines before returning to
their eastern home. They expressed
themselves as. being delighted with
the local climatic conditions.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Tent Show This Week.

I've Old England Pleasure CO.,
has completed arrangements to give
performances throughout the week
Oh Tire vacant lots opposite Antler
bar in East Ely. The first will be
given tomorrow, and the company
has billed a varied line of attrac-
lions. The manager is arranging for
special train service from MeGill and
the mines.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Weller Wants His Money.

Suit was instituted in the district
court yesterday afternoon by G. w.
Weller against r. +. Dodson TO col
lect $1,000 due on a promissory note,
which was given on June 10th, 1913,
and was secured by a mortgage on
lots II and Is in block 4 of the Her.
mansen addition. Dodson and Wei
Ter were formerly engaged in con-
tracing business in the Ely district
and the former is located at Dia-
mondville, Wyoming at the present
time.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Their Stay Was Not Prolonged.

w. B. Bierce, ]. ID. Teasdale and
Eddie McElIin returned to Hamilton
Wednesday afternoon In the McEllin
car after making a brief stay at the
county seat.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
LETTERS.

Letters unealled for at East Ely
Postofice for the week ending
July IL. 1914:
Mrs. Charles Hoskins
Mrs. Charlotte knight
Thomas Meyer
S. Scott
X. II. FRANK. Postmaster.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Steele Appeals Gage.

The case against Harry Steele. who
was given a sentence of 800 and
sixty days In the city Jail by Police
Judge Cartwright for assaulting
Eddie Pemberton, has been appealed
to the districtscourt by the defend
dant. The necessary papers were
lied in the clerks office yesterday.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
Reward
ELY, New, JUNE Is. 1914.

l HEREBY OFFER A REWARD
OF $4,000 FOR INFORMATION
THAT WILL LEAD TO THE AP-
PREHENSION OF A GREEK NAMED
GUST DEMETROPOUIOs, COM
MONTY KNOWN AS GUST DAMOS,
WHO SHOT MARKOS DASKIS AT
RIEPETOWN, NEVADA, on THE
MORNING OF JUNE 18TH.
6-2S-tf G. :. GRAIN, sheriff.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
why Worry About Dinner?

Try the unexcelled service and
cuisine of the Steptoe hotel. The best
of everything in season, The popu-
larity of the Steptoe sunday dinner
is attested by all who have journeyed
there. 5-3-tf
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12

Title to a homestead in Spring
valley is involved in a land contest
instituted by Gregg H. Miller against
Mrs. May Miller Heusser, which was
concluded before County Clerk Old
field Friday night. Oldfield is act
ing in the capacity of deputy land
commissioner.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12
bothered With rheumatism.

Mr.. and Mrs. John ~Blankenhorn of
Riepetown have gone to New York
City, where the litter will undergo
treatment in the Bellvue hospital for
q severe attack of rheumatism
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-07-12

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Myron
Mcleod in East Ely vas ~gladdened
last Tuesday through the arrival of a
bouncing boy, and the proud parents
are naturally elated.