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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-09-25
THE FARMERS GAIN BY WAR

Cotton Alone of All our Products has
Not Advanced in Price-Wheat In
crease Means $50 Million Dollars;
While Goats Advance will Mean
175 Million Dollars Since the Har-
vest Began-Most Money Ever
Paid TO Farmers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
AFTER SEVEN MONTHS OCCUPA-
TON GENERAL FUNSTON'S
FORCES LEAVE DOCK
FOR UNITED STATES.
CARRAMZA MEN MARCH
IN AS AMERICANS LEAVE
city's Peace is Untisturbed as Evacu-
alton is Effected-Mexican Flag
Raised Personally by Agular
Over Municipal Palace
u. S. Holds Funds.

San Luis Potosi, Mexico, Nov. as
General Lucio BIanco, left in supreme
command of the military forces in
Mexico City by First Chief Carranza,
has announced his reputation Of
Carranza and his allegiance to Villa.
He has arrested Generals Obregon,
Antonio c. ViIIareal and Eduardo Hay.
This means the occupation of Mex
leo City by the forces of General Vii
la without opposition and the probable
collapse of the Carranza government.
Announcement of the action of Gen
eral Blanco was contained in a teie-
gram which he personally sent to the
provisional president here.
Mexican Flag Is Flying.
Vera Cruz, Nov. 24.-The Mexican
flag is again flying over Vera Cruz.
Brigadier General Funston and his
command Of 5000 infantrymen and
marines, which landed here on April
30 last, have gotten under way and
General Dandido Aguilars men as
sumed charge of the city.
he OHiLCu OldCCS u pun vi loIO-
bel, bearing the first contingent of the
American brigade has left the dock
bound for home.
The evacuation Of the city was eff
fected without any clash occurring
between the Americans and the native
army. The MeXicans marched in on
the heels of the departing troops, but
no serious disturbance of the city's
peace was regarded during their en-
trance.
Residents of Vera Cruz, who had
heard of threats made by followers of
General Villa and others opposed TO
General Carranza that they would re-
sist the occupation of the city by
Aguilars troops, breathed more freely
as the Carranza soldiers moved near
er and nearer to the center of the
city.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
WARNING SAVES MANY LIVES
Powder Plant Building Is Blown Up
Just as Workmen Leave
Building.

Chicago, Nov. 24-"Get under cover
everybody, the nitroglycelsse tank is
going to let go!" This was the waAl
ing given workmen of the Aetna Pow
der company's plant at Aetna, Ind.
after a blast of the alarm whistle had
driven worknen in all the buildings to
flee for the open air.
The men sought shelter and watch,
ed the nitro building with fascinated
eyes. In a few minutes there was a
mighty roar and the ground trembled
as a cloud of timbers and machinery
scared into the air Then there was
nothing but hole in the ground
where the nitro building had stood.
Windows were broken in the town
farm buildings damaged and people
frightened in a 10-mile radius. Thanks
to the warning signal, no one was
killed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
BADGER NEWS NOTES

Madison.-Gov. McGOvern has ap.
pointed twelve delegates to the fourth
annual convention of the National
League of Compulsory Education Off
Gals to be held in Detroit Nov 20 and
q. They are: II. r. Pestalozzi, Mil
waukee; Mrs. Mary D. Bradford, Ke-
nosha; A. E. Earnshaw, Superior;
Miss Carrie e. Morgan, Appleton;
Miss Grace Dinsdale, Viroqua; Ran
dali Johnson, Philips; Mrs. Katherine
L. Van Wyck, Milwaukee; M. c. Pot
ter, Milwaukee; l.. d. Roberts, Sha-
nanono; Jesse e. Van
Neenah.-WOrkman eXcavating on
one of the streets here have unearthed
an old we'll twelve feet under ground.
1t is thought that the we'll was on the
property of the late William S. Hub
bard, grandfather of Mayor Clark,
when only two houses were located on
Doty island, now a part of the city,
some sixty years ago.
Madison-The executive committee
of the Wisconsin Potato Growers as
ISOLATION has begun the publication of
paper devoted to growing of good po-
tatoes It is called the Wisconsin Po-
tato Journal and will be published
quarterly from Madison.
Ashland-The county board re-elect-
ed Charles Maslowski poor commits
sioner for one year. w. E. Dillon of
Butternut was elected commissioner of
highways of Ashland county. This is
Mr.. Dillon's third term.
Barron.-R. B. Hart of Cumberland
was elected chairman of the Barron
Other officers: Andrew GuIlicson,
Cameron, vice chairman; NJ S. Cor
don, Cameron, assistant clerk.
Grand Rapids.-Fanny Low, an aged
right foot badly crushed this morning
when she attempted to get off the c.
M. e st. P. passenger before the train
stopped.
Black River Falls.-The first fatal
hunting accident reported in this vi
cinity this fall occurred near Mile,
stone, when Glen Cox was killed by a
stray bullet from hunter. He was
% years old.
Cumberland.-Mart Eglie of this
city pleaded guilty to the theft Of
money from Miss Thea Berg and was
sentenced to sixty days in the county
jail at Barron.
Superior.-A Increment to close all
mercantile establishments in Superior
at the usual closing hour Christmas
eve instead of keeping them open un-
til late, it appears likely will succeed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
MADE THE VICTORY CERTAIN
Gunners Announcement Naturally
Brought Joy to the Heart of
Artillery Captain.

With a ringing cheer the enemy ad-
vanced to attack the intrenchments.
"Fire!" hoarsely shouted the artil-
lery captain, and the roar of the quits
responded, but without checking the
steady advance Of the enemy.
One piece remained undischarged.
why don't you fire?" demanded tho
captain.
I'll don't know II It's loaded" re-
sponded the gunner.
A CLEAN of JOY Lit up the stern fea-
lures Of the commander.
Then victory is ours!" he shouted.
Fire 1t and let's find Quit"
The discharge moved down the ad-
vancing column and the assault was
repealed.
Twas ever thus
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
MARKET REPORTS =
Observation-Disclosures
Milwaukee, Nov. 20, 1914.

Milwaukee, Nov. 20, 1914.
Butter-Creamery, extras, &c;
prints, 33c; firsts, 27@29c; seconds, "A
026c; renovated, 24@25c; dairy, fan
cy, CSC.
Cheese-American, full cream, new
made twins, 141ac; Young Americas,
lac; daisies, 14h@15c; longhorns,
lac; limburger, fancy, 12c.
Eggs-Current receipts fresh as to
quality, 23@28c; recandled, extras, 80
@32c; seconds, 16@1Sc.
Live Poultry-Fowls, 10hc; roost-
ers, 10c; broilers, 12c.
Wheat-No. l northern, 1.16; No.
northern, 1.1201.14; No. northern,
95c@109; No. 1 velvet, 1.1401.15.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 69c.
Oats-No 3 white, 48c; standard
49c.
Barley-No. 3, 6S@74c; Wisconsin,
66@76c.
Rye-No. /, los.
Hogs-Good heavy butchers, 7.40@
100; fair to best light, 70O@74O;
pigs, 100000.
Cattle-Butchers steers, 7.5008.50;
stockers and feeders, 4.2506.5O; COWS
and heifers, 4,75@700; calves, 5000
9.75.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Excess BAGGAGE Rates Upheld.

Washington, Nov. 20.-Existing ex
cess baggage rates were held by the
Interstate Commerce Commission tC
be not unreasonable. Charges, how
ever, for baggage Of excess value were
held to be excessive and a rate was es
tablished by the commission at 1C
cents for each 500 Or fraction thereof
above the agreed upon maximum
value. The minimum charge for in.
creased valuation will be 10 cents
The case was brought to the commits
sion originally by commercial travel
ers.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Relief Work to Be Private.

Washington, Nov. 19.-Gernany will
welcome any assistance by americans
in relieving the Belgians, according to
an announcement by Secretary Bryan
after a conference with Count Won
Bernstorff, the German ambassador
here. Relief work Of the Belgians win
continue through entirely private
channels, according to President Wa
sons explanation to callers. He sal.
he had rejected the idee of appoint
ing an official commission.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
NIP PLOT TO KILL SULTAN

London, Nov 21.-Telegraphing
from Petrograd Friday the correspond
ent of the Daily News says:
bucharest reports many arrests in
Constantinople consequent to an at
tempt against the life of the Sultan.
Among those arrested are members of
an association organized by Mehmed
Burhan-eddin, favorite son Of the for
mer Sultan, Abdul Hamid. 1t is also
suspected that Prince Yussof Izzedin,
eldest son Of Abdul Hamid and heir
presumptive to the Turkish throne,
participated in the plot
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Two German Generals Killed.

Berlin, via The Hague and London,
Nov. 19.-German casualty lists just
issued record the deaths of two gen
erals and the wounding of another.
General Alfred Won Vrieien was killed
on Nov. II and General Won Lepel is
the other commanding officer reported
killed on the field of battle. General
Won Lepel was in command of the Re-
serve Infantry Division; General Stem
ger, commander of the Fifty-third Ger
man Infantry Brigade, is listed as hay-
ing been severely wounded
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Nation Sending Cotton to WOUNDS ed

New York, Nov. 24.-Seventy-fye
hundred pounds of medicated cotton
mad arrived at Morton and West
streets today, awaiting shipment to
the hospitals of Vienna. The cotton
came from Mr.. Everybody, Anywhere
u. S. A, and was sent in response tc
the suggestion of William G. Shep
herd that the United States could
show real Christmas spirit by sending
much-needed dressing for the wound
ed. The packages are of all shapes
and sizes, from tiny one-ounce bun,
dies to entire mail sacks full.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
H.-----Bv Wire"
Twas ever thus.

Louise Randolph smilingly confirms
this tale told of her the other day:
She was in her dressing room pre-
pairing to go "on" when the call boy
announced that she was wanted at the
telephone.
The boy returned shortly. slightly
embarrassed
You had better come, Miss Ran
dolph," he said. tits your daughter,
and she wants to give you a kiss over
the phone. Green Book.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Villagers Are Very Liberal.

Washington, Nov. 21.-The town OF
Dublin, N. H.. has taken the lead fos
per capita contributions to the REQ
Cross European war relief. With 9
population of 800 persons, Dublin has
subscribed $1,000, So for each inhabi
ant. In addition, Dublin has giveT
$1,000 to the Belgian relief committee
and much clothing and supplies.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

81 took your Com
pound and have a fine,
strong b ably. ~ - Mrs.
JOHN MITCHELL, Mas
sena, N. Y.
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Vegetable Compound is a
wonderful medicine for
expectant mothers. -
Mrs. A. M. MYERS, Cor
donville, Mo.
al highly recommend
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound before
childbirth, it has done so,
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M. DoERR, r. r. l, Con-
shohocken, Pa
SCI took lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Com
pound to build up my
system and have til g
dearest baby girl in the
world" - Mrs. NOSE
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"I praise the Com
pound whenever L have
a chance. 1t did SO much
for me before my little
girl was born. !" - Mrs.
E. w. SANDERS, Rowles-
burg, w. Va.
az took your Com
pound before baby was
born and feel I owe my
life to it. Mrs. WINNIE
TILL1s, Winter Haven,
Florida.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Suffraeists Again After Wilson.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Undismayed
by President Wilson's former refusals
to support a constitutional amend
ment for woman's suffrage, leaders of
wmen's democratic suffrage organiza-
tons are renewing efforts for another
audience at the White House
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Minneapolis, Nov. 20, 1914.

Wheat-No. 1 hard, III; No. 1
northern, 1.1401.16; No. 2 northern,
110@114.
Corn-No. 3 yellow, 58@62c.
Oats-No. 3 white, 45@46c.
Rye-No. 2, 1.00@1.01.
Flax 45@14S.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

London, Nov. 21.-The house OF
commons formally passed the vote fol
whicr provides for an additional army
of 100000 men.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Antaqonizes Them,

HAS Bella many friends?'
ooh, yes, but she is the sort Of
girl who is bound to make a few enc
mics among the members Of her own
sex"
why SOP"
"She has such coed natural COM
plexion."
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
EnnIand Stons Tea Exnorfatinn

sLondon, Nov. 21-Great Britain has
prohibited the expectation of tea to
all continental ports, except those of
the countries of the allies and of Spain
and Portugal.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

matter how desperate such an eXpedi
ton is considered.
Subscriptions to the war loan con-
tinue to come in and it is reported
unofficially that the applications ag
gregate between three and three and
one-half billion dollars. The loan calls
for only $1,75O,0 100000.
Allies Loss 21,5O0.
Berlin, Nov 23 (by Wireless to Say
vile, l.. I)-Reports received from Hol-
land, according to information given
out in official circles here, are to the
schoote and DiXmude the French lost
10000 men and that 1900 British were
drowned in the User canal.
Little information ObtainabIe.
London, Nov. 21-Public interest is
largely centered in the battle between
the Russians and Germans between
the Vistula and Warta rivers in Po-
land, as it is believed the result of
the fighting there will have a very
marked effect on the operations else
where and On the duration of the
war.
Belgrade Again Attacked.
Reminiscent Of the early days of the
war is the report from Vienna that
Belgrade has been called upon to sur
render This city, the capital of Ser
via, was under bombardment for
weeks and was relieved only when the
first Russian advance in Galicia COM
PEELED the Austrfans to look after their
northern frontiers. Now the Servians,
like the Montenegrins, are back in
their own country, and the Austrians,
unmindful of the second invasion of
their national province, are endeavor-
ing to destroy the two little armies.
Encounter in Black Sea.
Petrograd, Nov. 21.-There has
been . naval encounter in the Black
Sea between Russian and Turkish war
ships. No definite news of the out
come has been received here as yet
beyond the fact that the Turkish cruis-
er Goeben caught fire and sustained
serious injury.
Germans Close to Paris.
London, Nov. 20.-The latest official
communication recording the opera
tons On the western battlefelds are
much the same as those Of preceding
days. There has been fighting vir-
tually all along the front, but without
any appreciate change in the situa-
ton.
Violent fighting has been resumed
within tWo-hour motor ride of the
gates of Paris. At Tracy-le-Val, where
the main battle line from the north
swings to the eastward at the point
nearest Paris, a German advance led
to a violent encounter. The Germans
attempted to recapture the town, won
by the allies a few days ago, but, &C.
cording to the French war office state
ment, they were repulsed.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

Dunkirk, Nov. 22.--The Prussiaa
attacks on the British lines that it has
been withdrawn from the fighting line
and sent 10 the rear to rest.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
Chicago, Nov. 20, 1914.

Hogs-Light, 765@S.1O; heavy, $50
OSLO; rough. 7.5O@765; pigs, 45O
@65O.
Cattle-Beeves, 6.5O@11.OO; stock
ers and feeders, 4,S5@775; COWS and
heifers, 9.OO09.65; calves, 7.5O@11O0.
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27
HAVE YOU
A CHILD?

Many women long for children but because Of
some durable physical arrangement are deprived
of this greatest of all happiness
The women whose names follow WEIR restored
to normal health by Lydia E. Pinkharris Vegeta,
BILE Compound. Write and ask them about il
Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-11-27

If all the worlds a stage, lot of us
need more rehearsals.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
PROF. FLORER MAY TRY
TO LIFT BEAKES' SCALP

Warren Washburn Florer, profess
sor OF German in the University OF
Michigan, Is being named as a pos
sible candidate for the Republican
nomination in the Second district,
where Democrat, Samuel w. Beakes,
Is now congressman. Prof Florer
says that he Is considering the adj
visibility OF making the run. lie is
chairman OF the educational com
mittee Of the union OF German so
cieties of the state, and recently pre-
sided over convention OF about
4 900 Germans in Ann Arbor. The
second district is strongly German.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
STEAL RELIC CASE
FROM CATHOLIC CHURCH

Sacrilegious thieves broke into the
grotto OF st. Mary's Catholic church
Monroe-ave. and ST. Antone-st., Fri
day night, and stole relic case OF
gold and silver first removing from
il gold crucifix and leaving that in
the church. Another compartment in
the grotto was broken into, but the
thieves found nothing of value to
them.
The Rev. Joseph Wuest discovered
the robbery, Saturday morning, when
he found window open and noticed
that one OF the candles from the altar
had been placed OH rear pew to fur
nish light for the operation OF the
thieves.
The stolen case was valued at Sl5.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
GARDNER is new
COP. CANDIDATE
Commander-in- Chief of G.. A. X.
After Republican Nomination
For Governor

CADILLAC, Mich, May 2:-(Spe-
cial. Washington Gardner. comman-
der-in-chief OF the G. A. r., former
secretary OF state, and for 10 years
congressman from the third congress
sional district has announced his
candidacy for the Republican nominal
ton for governor He declared that
he had received scores of letters from
men prominent In the councils of the
Republican party, urging him TO en-
ter the race.
The announcement OF his candidacy
was made at the first banquet OF the
Wexford County Republican club. at
which 400 members were present.
Speakers were: Rep. Joseph Ford
ney, Rep James Mclaughlin, Atty.
Gen. Grant Fellows, and former U. ).
Attorney Fred c. Wetmore.
At a business meeting following
the banquet, Felix II. Flynn, county
clerk, was elected president or the
club.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
ARSON TRUST BUSY,
DECLARES WINSHIP
Year Sets Record for Incendiary
Fires, States Marshal in An
nual Report

LANSING, Mich, May 2.-(SpeciaD
According 10 the annual report OF
State Fire Marshal John r. Winship,
which was filed with Gov Ferris to-
day, there were 1850 fires in Michi-
gan during the past year, causing a
loss OF $7,446.15S.57 There were 3.
745 fires in Wayne county, the total
loss being S1.61S,6 O4.S9.
Fires OF unknown origin totaled p
16S, causing a loss of sl,029, 1S0.
Mr.. Winship in his report declares
that never before in the history OF the
department have there been so many
fires OF suspicious origin. He says that
he is convinced that the larson trust"
has selected Michigan as state TO
do business in. having been busy in
Ohio. New York and Illinois for some
time.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
NEW BOOKS LISTED
IN PUBLIC LIBRARY

he following books have been re-
ceived in the Detroit Public library.
Wills }. Abbot. Panama and the Ca
nal. the story OF Its Achievement, It's
Problems and It's Prospects," Advaita
Ashrama, The Life OF swami Yiveka-
uanda" Arthur l.. Dickinson. Account
ing. Practice and Procedure" Walter
T. Eaton Barn Doors and Byways;"
Charles w. Eliot The Tendency 10 the
Concrete and Practical In Modern Edu-
cation" Charles w. pomville- Fife,
Guatemala and the States OF Central
America 4" Foundations, a Statement
OF Christian Belief in Terms OF Mod
ern Thought" Mary p. Hlgginson,
Thomas Wentworth Higginson; the
Story OF His Life; Edward r. Jones
Business Administration" Percy II.
Martin, Macmillan in Mexico; the
story or the French Intervention"
Dean Conant Worcester, The Philip
pines. Past and Present. James Fitz-
rppaprice- K5l2y srhe oNfoX Book OF,
Sft-3 y as, - * 80 & 49, ,ssts & q
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
SIBERIA" SAFE
In MANILA BAY
Report That Big Pacific Mail
Steamer Was in Trouble Proves
To Be Groundless

MANILA. May while the en-
tire world was stirred by reports
that she had run ashore and possibly
sunk of Formosa, the Pacific Mail
steamer Siberia was proceeding on
an uneventful voyage toward Manila.
On arriving here today the passen-
gers and crew knew nothing OF the
frantic attempts that were made yes
terday 10 learn their fate.
The Siberia reached Manila at IL
o'clock today Captain Feeder said
his vessel had met with no mishap.
The only explanation given for the
belief that the Siberia had called for
aid was in the statement OF the wire
less operator. He declared atmo-
spheric conditions were bad and ex-
pressed the belief that other opera
tors mistook a call OF IN. b. s." the
call for the steamer Persia, for IS.
o. s." the distress signal.
The Detroit times., 1914-05-02
Here's Railroads Wild Reason
For Increase In Freight Rates

90 years-the life of the bond issue
the public would be mulcted Of $500,
100000 In interest charges, and the
Indebtedness of S100000,000 would
still be unpaid
Ii Is the same kind OF finance that
it would be for man TO mortgage
his house and spend the money in
riotous living. leaving the interest 10
be paid by himself and his children
for another generation
'If these letters state the facts cor
rectly,' said Senator Thomas, they
constitute a stupendous injustice, per.
haps the worst which, in all the va.
rious stages of railway manipulation
of stocks and bonds, has yet disfg.
ured the history OF American trans
portation lines.
money raised upon bonds needed
and justified for a specific purpose
and that purpose afterwards declared
unlawful is now to be used for the
purpose OF paying an enormous divi-
dend to the owners of common stock,
the total OF which is the equivalent
of S100,000,000 represented by a debt
OF the same amount for which the
company receives no consideration.
IL think Ii is something TO which
the attention OF the country generally
and the attention OF the committee
on interstate commerce OF the senate
should be specifically directed in or
der that its contamination may be
prevented, II possible, because just as
sure as this money Is paid just so sure
will this bond Issue remain per
manent burden, and II will be utilized
hereafter, as II Is now, as an excuse
for demanding an increase in the
rates OF traffic"
Atty Gen, McReynolds says he is
helpless TO interfere.