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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
SLAUGHTER AT CHARLEROI
is GREATEST in HISTORY

| face Of whitening fire from machine
guns mounted in the steeples, and
| driving the German defenders In con
fusion across the river Sambre.
Many Houses In Flames.
They found many houses smoldering
or In flames. The inhabitants, terror.
stricken, we're In the cellars. German
officers and soldiers were found dead
in the streets, side by side with
Frenchmen who had fallen before or
afterward.
One German officer was shot while
he was washing his face, and his head
was bowed over basin. while his
face was covered with soap.
Another had been lifting a cup OF
coffee to his lips when French bull.
let brought death. He was found ly-
Ing face downward across a table, the
broken cup beside him on the floor.
German Losses Enormous.
An idea of the enormous losses OF
the Germans In the great battle In
southwestern Belgium and of the brav.
cry of the kaiser's soldiers is given in
the story of returned traveller who
witnessed part OF the fighting along
the Sambre river, southwest of Charlie
roi.
Il was near Fereux, in a region
covered with dense woods, while the
fighting was taking place." said he. 81
could hear the sound of cannon away
to the cast and knew that big battle
was raging. From my place in the
forest l suddenly saw the advance
guard of German army approach.
Ing along a roadway which skirted the
trees.
There seemed to be an endless pro.
cession Of soldiers, all dressed In a
uniform of gray. Rank after rank
] passed by and thought that the end
would never come.
There was no hesitation. The men
swung forward with quick steps and
saw officers galloping along the lines
urging them forward
French Open Fire.
Suddenly there was fresh sound
OF battle. this time in front Of me and
knew that the French artillery had
opened upon the advance guard OF
the Germans. I moved cautiously for.
ward to point where could get a
view of the battle scene. II was q
view which scared itself into my mem
DRY
The French guns were hurting q
hurricane of steel and fame into the
German ranks, but the soldiers pushed
forward with their battle shouts on
their lips. Straight into that pit OF
destruction rushed the advancing
troops. Men fell, on every hand 1t
seemed that whole platoons melted
away.
"Over the bodies of the dead and
wounded pushed the rear ranks OF
the invading army, rushing with fixed
bayonets upon the smoking muzzles
of the French artillery. 1t was su
perb picture Of gallantry.
Aeroplane Is Smashed.
Near Erquelinnes ! saw a German
aeroplane brought down. The mill
tary aviator was flying high in the
air. taking reconnaissance of the al
lies positions. The specially construct
ed guns, designed to attack air craft
were turned upon the aeroplane. but
the aviator continued his work Sud.
denly ] saw the machine lurch, splin-
tiers few, and then the shattered ma.
chine began to drop. II had been
smashed by a projectile."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

the following morning. He then dis
covered ball had gone through his
arm. The only outward indications
were two dark spots on the skin, such
% might be made by q lead pencil.
The men in the hospitals pass the
time gayly and spend many hours lis
tening to accounts Of the progress Of
the war. They make no complaint.
except to deplore the dklay In getting
back to the front. At bne hospital q
private with four bullet wounds in one
leg smiled and said: I'm get them
yet In spite OF this"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
Wrong Moment for Applause,

Friend Cat French play)-Why
did you applaud SO vigorously when
that comedian made his speech before
the curtain?
Spriggins (confidentially) $50 that
folks would think understood French.
What did he say?
Friend--He said the remainder of
his part must be taken by an under
study, as, his mother was dying.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
WHAT PRISONERS
OF WAR WILL EAT

The following scale Of daily rations
for prisoners Of war has been APP
proved by the military authorities:
One pound of bread, three-quarters
of pound Of biscuit, one pound of
preserved meat, three ounces of
cheese. five-eighths of an ounce Of
tea. one-quarter of pound of jam.
three ounces of sugar, one-half of an
ounce Of salt. one-twentieth Of an
ounce Of mustard. one-thirty-sixth of
an ounce Of pepper, one-half of q
pound of fresh vegetables.
Two ounces Of tobacco will be fur
nished each week for smokers.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
Horse Hadn't had Fair chance.

ffAo SNofiSCs
An Irishman who was selling a
horse to an English agent, who was
buying for the British army, was
asked by the latter would he guar
antee the animal as fit for his males
tvs service.
"Of course I WILL" replied Pat,
whereupon the bargain was completed.
Some time afterward the agent met
Pat at fair.
why. you scoundrel," exclaimed the
Englishman, you guaranteed that
horse as fit for his majesty's serv-
ice. and he turned out useless for
the army"
Then, hang it, man. why didn't
you try him in the navy?" was the
reply.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
Gunner, Made Stone Deaf.

London.-A medical correspondent
of the Times who has Just returned
from Belgium says 1t is morally Ger.
tain that all the artillerymen of the
forts at Liege are now stone deaf.
The nerves Of hearing must fall un-
der the strain Of dwelling upwards Of
~ fortnight In q world OF mighty ex.
plosions." he says. For these men the
guns thunder now only in a silence
which may never be broken"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
BULLETS CAUSE NO
PAIN, SAY FRENCH

Paris.-Number Of French wound
cd are being cared for in Paris hos
pitfalls.
It IL frequently remarked among
the men that their bullet wounds are
not painful. In large number Of
cases men who had been hit were not
aware Of the fact until after the en-
gagement. One man declares that he
did not know he had been hurt until
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
Ouch.

she married man named Cohen.
he is in the ice cream business"
"She always was found of ice cream
cones"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

Matrimony is. the only oculist that
can do anything in case of blind
love.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL. TELI. you
E w Murine URN I'VE Remedy for Red. Veal. Matery
Just Rye Comfort. Write for Book of tbe I'VE
By mail Free. Murine Rye Remedy Co., ChlcaGo.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03
"A Kind Gather.

Father" she said. "Mr. Kenwood
told me last night that he intended to
call on you today and ask you some
thing very important about me. Did
you see him."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

Virtue is It's own reward, and most
Of us go through life unrewarded.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

What happened"
This is such nice evening, Marie
that hate to spoil it by telling you.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

Ambassador Dumba Of Austrig for
mally notified ne United States that
diplomatic relations between Austria
and Japan has been severed. but made
no reference 10 any declaration Of
war.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

The Paris correspondent Of the Lon.
don Times hears the Germans entered
Namur in spite Of elaborate wire and
electrical entanslements. Six Of the
eight forts OF the town. however. are
expected to cause them some further
annoyance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

Belgian Congo has been attacked
BY the Germans and the Bslgians are
resisting. acting in accord with the
British.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

Allies check German rush on Paris.
says dispatch from Paris. Plan ID to
delay enemy While Russian foroes
are striking them from the rear. Big
battles reported raging Ill along from
tier. with moro than four million men
engaged.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

The German steamer Kaiser VII
helm der Crosse has been sunk by q
British cruiser on the west coast Of
Africa.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1914-09-03

The situation between Japan and
Austria is described in Tokyo as q
rupture OF diplomatic relations. not
war"
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

no king and no royal line of descent
We have no hereditary titles and no
social circles to which the humblest
may not aspire. We place no limita-
tions on what a man or woman may
accomplish. 1t is for him or her to
fix the limitations of human aspira
tion.
In this favored land character, in
tegrity and industry are the creden-
tials of success. Even with these the
triumph may not be easy, but nothing
is easy that is worth while. All over
this land will be found men of wealth
of high standing and wide influence
who began life as toilers on the farm,
in the workshop or the factory. They
saw the light of day in humble homes.
They rose from obscurlty not because
they inherited titles, rank or riches.
Self made, they seized their opportu
mites and made the most of them.
They are as much a part of the
common people now as when they be-
gan. They sat at school with their
associates-the same school that is
training the boys and girls of today
to fill the places of leaders who are
passing away. There are 10 class
distinctions here. We are all of the
common people. There may be differ
ences in life's station, but not in life's
rank.
We cannot all live on the same level.
We cannot all have the same tastes,
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
xrvHo NEXT FOR CONGRESS-?

wv newspapers good deal
nominations for congressman from the
several districts
In consideration OF
popular ketner be personally
he has accomplished the works the
reached this office simply be said that ne mas
questions Possibly the Press does him an uce
this this journal would be pleased
TO it.
follow that the congressional candidate VIII
that that should
who has the reputation OF accomplish
ideals There
of Colonel Ed Fletcher
whether Colonel Fletcher would accept this
things
reaches out the whole dis
tr grown horticultural knowing prob
the district
would make splendid candidate useful
when elected
Diego Mr. Fletcher
basw his the forth
this valley has made him most popular parsonage IN
of The
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Passing of Landmarks.

The passing of the old Astor House
and the demolition of the southern
half of the building mark the disap-
pearance of about the last of the old
landmarks in lower New York. All
of the formerly well known hotels
below Union square have disappeared
and few of the present generation
can recall more than one or two of
them.
Broadway from time immemorial
has always been the main street"
If New York. From the time of old
Wouter Won Twiller, then governor
If New Amsterdam, down to the pres
mt time it has always been the CEN
.er of the life and hustle of the great
metropolis. When the City Hall was
ouilt in 1904 the upper end of Broad
way was at Chambers street, and the
tory is vouched for in history that
he city authorities sought to econo-
nize by using brown stone for the
lorth side or back of the building.
instead of white marble, as it was so
ar uptown that few people would
;ee that side of the building, and the
brown stone is there today, painted
White to conform with the rest of the
building.
Up to the early '70s nearly all the
heatres and a large number of the
hotels were below Fourteenth street,
rwenty-third being considered up
own, even as late as 1880. In addi-
ion to the Astor House, the old
stevens House was at Morris street,
he Merchants hotel on Greenwich
street, at the corner of Dey street;
Trench's hotel on the site of the pres
ent Pulitzer building, Delmonico's at
Chambers street, the Metropolitan at
Prince street, including Niblo's gar
den; Grand Central (now Broadway
CentraD at Bond street, the Prescott
House, the Ashland, st. Nicholas, New
Young (afterward Cranston's), st.
Denis, Sinclair House, all of these
we're below Fourteenth street with the
Continental at Twenty-first street and
Fifth avenue. Of all the above the
only ones left are the old Broadway
Central and the St. Denis.-Fletche
Du Bois in New York Times.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

desires and ambitions. Natures vari-
ations are found everywhere-in for
est, in flower, in field and stream. 1t
abhorS sameness as it abhors a
vacuum. 1t gives to one man greater
talent than to another, but it is Prov
idence that eonfers these gifts. 1t is
the Creator that gives man his indi-
vidualty from the time that he is
placed in the cradle until the time he
is laid in the grave.
No artificial hand bestows its favor
by birth or royal prerogative to give
one of US an advantage over another.
So let there be no more senseless
prating about the common people" ]"
We have no other. We are all of the
common class-commoners together
in the opportunity it gives
us to make the most of the distinction
it confers.
Let demogagues prate about the
common people, but let none of US
forget that in this great republic
every citizen is an independent SOW
ereign. Let the sovereigns rule! And
do not forget that demagogue never
filled a pay envelope!
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

hardware and his cutlery at shops
controlled by Germans. Even the
greatest sources of the nations
wealth, the mines, have practically
passed out of the hands of Mexicans.
The Mexican miner of the present
time is a man who works as a day
laborer in mines or smelters con-
trolled by foreigners. A recent ex-
hibit shows that Mexicans own more
than foreigners only in houses, lands
and live stock, breweries and small
retail stores. They also control the
theatrical business-the American
theatrical syndicate, for some reason
or other, not yet having invaded this
particular field-The Worlds Work.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Mexico Owned by Foreigners.

While the educated Mexicans have
been busy making political speeches
in high hats and frock coats, foreign
capitalists, American and European,
have quietly taken possession of
their country.
Whatever the average Mexican
does, he touches elbows with the
capita]istic foreigner. On railroad
journey he rides in an American
train, hauled by American locomo-
tiyes in charge Of an American en-
gineer. In every large town he rides
in an American trolley car; if he can
read, he does so frequently under
electric lights or gas installed by for
Cign capital. The oil for his lamps
and other purposes comes from his
own country, but it is owned and
pumped out by American or English
enterprise. He deposits his money,
when he has any, usually in banks
which are owned by foreigners, par
ticularly Frenchmen. When the Mex
ican sonora goes shopping, she makes
her purchases usually at French
department store. She buys her
household supplies in many cases
from a grocery shop kept by Span
lard. The head Of the household
looking for strong drink, commonly
resorts to a cantina managed by a
spaniard. The Mexican buys his
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
There Are No Common People.
John A. Sleicher in Leslie's)

John A. Slelcher IN Leslie s.
We have no common people class
in the United States. There are COM
mon people in Russia under despotlc
car. There are common people IN
Germany under an emperor with I'M
perial sway. There are common peo-
pie even in England with a limited
monarchy.
In all these and every foreign coun-
try class distinctions prevail. No man
can aspire to the throne unless he
be of royal descent; no man has So
cial recognition without royal trade
mark. 1t is different in this coun-
try. We live in republic where a
rail splitter like Lincoln, canal driv-
er and school teacher like Garfield,
and a humble law clerk like Cleve-
land may aspire to and obtain the
presidency, the highest office in the
gift of the people.
The president of the United States
wields power rivaled only by that
which the rulers of the greatest ma
tions exercise. 1t is doubtful if some
of the latter have as much power and
exercise as worldwide influence as
our president. He is the leader of a
hundred million people, and the ruler
of the most magnificent territory in
the world.
In this country the door of oppor-
tunity is closed to no man. There is
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Love and Eugenics.

1t was only a matter of time, of
course, before the eugenic movement
was doomed to encounter the numer-
Gus controversies and difficulties that
inevitably befall every new and prom
ising cult As with the early church,
false teachers have stolen in un-
awares, seeking to wean the faithful
away from the truth. Yea, of their
own number; also, there be those who
have turned traitors to the cause.
When the professors fall out, it is
then that the laity get look in, so
to speak. Thus, when a Chicago doc
tor points out the coming of love-
less age as the result of the eugenic
drift, and a former comptroller of
New York City declares that the doc
trine will destroy the race within $50
years, those who believe in love and
the perpetuity of the human family
stand somewhat aghast at the pros
pect. It's very bothersome, indeed
to be cajoled on the one hand and
pestered on the other, with no half
way ground anywhere; for the hos
tile schools seem agreed on nothing
short of extremes. Eugenics, from
their respective viewpoints, must
either bless or curse. But isn't the
whole discussion a borrowing of un-
necessary trouble? Within limits, the
movement is sane, healthful and help
full. The papers are filed with pho
tographs of young women willing to
enter the married state along eu-
genie lines. Of course they are, bless
their hearts! But is there anything
new or novel in this? Haven't they
always been? Haven't Mary and
Martha and Joan in all ages looked
forward with wistful and not incuri-
Gus eye to the day when each will
be welded to strong, healthy, virile
specimen of manhood? The same
way with the other sex, to whom the
lissome, upbuilt Marys and Joans have
ever made still more powerful ap-
peal. Eugenics is-or are-all right,
when served in natural doses. Nor
will the loveless age supervene, eX-
cept in the minds of the timid; not
so long as roses bloom, and birds
sing, and apple blossom time contin-
ues in Normandie and elsewhere
not by long shot. 1t will be very
blessed, no doubt, when the whole
thing is done by rule, although roy
atty does it now, with dubious re-
turns, while perfect babies, with ut
ter disregard for eugenic laws, insist
on being born in crowded tenement
districts. Until that good time comes,
however, lovers lanes will still be
favorite trysting places, front porch
meetings not to be sneezed at, and
much gas saved in the parlor to ex-
cellent purpose. And when the love-
less age does arrive, if it ever comes,
this and many succeeding generations
will have long since forgotten their
troubles.-Washington Post.
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

The New Method gas stove saves
you money. Ask the people who are
using them. Valley Hardwars Co
north side of Main street. G. Wat
kins, Proprietor.-Adv. 217
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
Liability Insurance

Everyone should have it. We will
explain why. GAGE G. WACHTEL,
514 Main street-Adv. If
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

Two Main street lots, $4,000 each,
one-fourth cash, balance two years at
I per cent. Edgar Bros. Realty Co.
Adv. ZIG
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13

If you want high class cement work
done contract with P. L. Hedrick.-
ADV. 219
Imperial Valley press., 1914-01-13
$3.50 Cash

Will pay for 40 acres soft soil, close
in. GAGE & WACHTEL, 514 Main
street.-Adv. If
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-21
QUALITY MEETS PRICE"
What's Doing in the High School

,Nrl.Iu,f very clearly Co them tho
y-t,m Hy which ia, houl .s heated
and ventilated.
Goor-o Bryan OF she oighth grade
aud Dds mother loft for Connecticut.
Monday. where they viii |prpu1uly
Stay Tor DO, rvm1ildcr OF the school
year.
Tie second rhetorical Will Doe held
u size lsd- sTllm Friday. october -4.
Visitors ar. cordially invited
NIs. West has taken Mrs uaegard
plac, ps substitute while Miss QuoIcs
ls away.
a % s played % practice game with
thc varsity Tuesday afternoon. The
orr sac 20 Co Doe favor OF The"
varsity. Tho varsity scored heavily
r tine first half. but our boys h'Ia
their uNu splcui.dls through ga, lls'
htII Thl.trrys touchdown from %
flake play was somewhat spectacular
Don't furEct ,h, same with si
Michael rolI.so saturday. Com, "ut
and Sc, us vic.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-21

when -h, said y shot him. NJ"
Graham s-Ecd.
ESQ D did not.
Cola said she told Mrs Cirman tho
morning after the murder that 1Gud
HuI forgive anything but murder
For au hour aud 70 hale Mrs. car
u.u alternately shouted at Celia and
pleaded with her seeking Co mast
beer Nayyt Der sSory Snc admitted
that he was living iu Now Yura CIty
700 tH, expense of Nassau count. aud
aI.o that she had testified falsely iu
many RESPECTS at the ,|uraurr.s Iu-
quest but she explained that sh, had
dome 300 tu shield Mrs Carmen and
tine admission apparently did not d.s-
turh her ~cuuauamity
Tho noon recess was taken with
C..t stIll ON t5, stand.
"Hu yDu. asked ar. Graham. "nc-
.to chat cod viii tprsI.e youI per-
jury
90 know d, s Hruug 90 iio, said
the urercss 'bul 4 dld what Mrs
amman asked my tu do
Y.u ar, afraid off goiug Co ltt.
for ..mmittiuE urrjur. t'o aren't
.s.a
Yr. sir. Mr. smith Uhc district
Htl.rursp told me J could Fu tu iaii
Cor WINS
Celia was excused after having
been au the stand nearly four hours.
George Tpumor. negro cousin 81
CrIH. Naa tb. ucN1 witness Hc sl'd
ho saW Celia ou th, NIGHT 90 june go
iu the kitchen OF the carmen home.
Fhe next night he said. ,cla cam"
tu h.s house Tho court dIi not per
mIr him GO tell What DO auythlus the
girl said to him.
Frank Farrell who gave hs rcsi-
d,uec a- th. Nassau county jHii. sid
he bad been detained as "a material
witness Until hc lost his Job. he
said hc worked as an engineer on
tho Pennsylvania railroad.
I, said that after looking fur aork
40 day on june 800 hc was broke
ana hunEr, at shutdown nnd entered
one of the houses ln f%rstport Hc
asked for food and DO was refused
him Hc then saw another inviting
IookIue house and decided Co 20
there D. wac the tarman house, ne
said
20 got some distance on The lawn
when Q heard the crash cot glass uud
then "a shot 1 looked up aud saw "a
woman holding the screen of o win
dow up with her left hand Farrell
testified "Her right hand was
thrust through tho window Then }
best d. The woman had on "a dark
garment chat reached from her mock
10 the ground D. had oH SOME Kind
90 head dress too While } wns
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-21

Tn, machinery for Ia E.ttl b 600
Dee put into motion to1lsnt after
hu,l. no which tlm, th, stan mr'.s
iar the first Time.
Three more typewriter have boon
auura tp tho commercial department
ol the A.. 81 IS This now makes
eleven typcwritors .u the commercial
room.
Tn, Hon s.. 8. Jones FIRST as-I- lui
secretary uf tho interior. spoK, to
the hlaH .hool students yesterday ur
l.ao q. m He spoke ut tho vast cN.
tent ~ uu government and c-uc. Iai-
~ o. The department OF the Interior
which sac formerly called th, home
department. "rhls department hD
says reaches Co more OF oar homes
lu the United States than amy other
department" The high school sfu-
dents enjoyed hclrius HIM speak very.
much and we're VERY sorry hat BIC
could not stay luueer
Mr. Giltuor ook Miss Kings SEP
,Ilia- class thruugh the basement aul