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Evening journal., 1914-11-09
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. Nov 9-That the German
cruiser Breslau, now a part of the
Turkish navy, has been in action in
the Black Sea, is indicated today in
an official communication received
from Tihis reporting the lombard
ment of Poll on Saturday last.
"A cruiser of the enemy of the
type OF the cruiser Breslau lombard
ed Poll. Saturday" the statement de-
clares. "Tho fire was directed
against the forts, lighthouse and rail-
way station. The Russian troops
replied with artillery and the cruiser
retired after firing about 160 rounds
when the Russian guns began to take
effect.
THE damage to the town was in
significant. Seven Russian soldiers
were wounded"
Il is believed here that the next
naval battle of the war may be be-
tween the Turkish and Russian fleets
In the Black Sea- Reports indicate
that the Turkish fleet has sailed
from the Bosphorus. The Russians
have left Sebastopol with the obiec-
tive, II is believed here. Of endeavor-
ing TO stop the bombardment OF
Black Sea ports by the Turkish YES
sells.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
DOG PRISONERS
Cause Alarm ON
THE NORTH Side

Poisoners Of dogs have become ac-
tive in the vicinity of Twenty-fifth
and Van Buren streets, and three dogs
have been poisoned the past week. One
of them died and another had to be
killed.
Meat, on which strychnine had been
placed was discovered in the yards of
some of the owners of dogs. While
some Of the residents fear an effort is
being made by robbers TO get. rid OF
the dogs, before tryinh to loot houses.
other residents think the poisoning is
being done by somebody who objects
to dogs being kept in that neighbor-
hood. Many of the residents are
highly indignant over the poisonings.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
Held ON CHARGE OF
Stealing auto SUPPLIES

Elwood Massey, colored, was held
for the Court of General Sessions in
two cases of larceny following a
hearing in City Court today. Bail
was fixed at 5000.
N. P. Johnson, of Eighth and
French streets, was the prosecuting
witness In one case The defendant
is said to have stolen two automO-
bile lamps and an oil can. Harry
ID. Simpson appeared against Massey
in the other case, in which the de-
fendant is alleged TO have stolen
three automobile tires.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
VALUABLE DOCUMENT
FOR HISTORICAL SOCIETY

At the meeting If the Delaware Hos
torical Society tonight Colonel George
A. Elliott viii present TO the society
a document known as the Act Of Union
of the Three Lower Counties della
ware) with the Province of Pennsyi-
vania, promulgated by William Penn
December 10, 1852. Colonel Elliott OBJ
tanned the paper from a wen known
Pennsylvania in whose family IL had
been for more than 100 years. This
mans name will be given to members
Of the Historical Society this evening.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
DISMISS THESE wITH WARNING.

Judge Boyce and Judge Herbert
Rice, in General Sessions Court to-
day. in discharging seven persons
held under peace bonds, cautioned
them to be careful and not to return
to Court. In the case of Catharine
Joyce, an elderly white woman. the
Court committed her to the work
house until the first Monday in
December The prosecuting witness,
Amanda Scheu, failed to appear to-
day, but the Court learning of condi-
tions, decided on the action as an
nounced.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
eERnlSs n OFTTssTvT AT DIVTUDF,

Ry The .Urited Prvss
PARIS Nov. s-The Germans have again assumed 'ae Of
fensse Yprss After general slaekenng q
their attack following Of constant artillery hFe and
night infantry charges the Of the Kaiser have returned
TO their task OF endeevorns pierce tho allied lines he
points with renewed visor The ocal communication issued
by the War today declares As allied line sn holds
every point The repswes attack o the forces
not succeeded declared assaulung forces nae
been held IN check suffered heavy losses hay fos sun
prevails between nsxnuse and seriously interfering with
The work f ,ne sr,rv a. s as thst OF the air scouts
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
picked UP A chicken.
BUT DIDN'T KNOW It

Lewis A. Lcvy, of the firm of Levy
and Glosking, picked up a chicken this
morning but didn't know it until some
time afterwsrd--at least his Overland
automobile picked it up. Mr.. Levy was
out in the country in his automobile,
and evidently the chicken few on 20
the running board on the left side. Mr..
Levy left the car at Ninth and Market
streets while ne went into an Office.
de didn't know the chicken was on the
running board, but several persons dis.
covered 1t there as it stalked back anc
forth and apparently unafraid. Mr.. Levy
was surprised on his return to the cal
to Ind that somebody's chicken har
been passenger with him
Evening journal., 1914-11-09

The Wilmington Branch OF the Phila-
delphia Bible Conference win hold
meetings every day this week at Union
NJ E. Church. Fifth and Washington
streets, at $3.50 in the afternoon, and at
S o'clock in the evening, where addresses
will be made by the Rev. Lewis Sperry
Chafer of Mortified, Mass. Bible
teacher of rare gifts and great power
Mr. Chafer is an associate of DR.. Scho-
field and is now one of the faculty Of
the Philadelphia School Of the Bible,
and also connected with similar work in
New York city. Mr. Chafer held the
rapt attention of two audiences in
Union Church yesterday afternoon and
evening.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
LAYFIELD MAY REcovEP-

No change is noted in the condition
of Robert Layfeld, the l9-year-old son
OF w. A. Layfield, No. 1907 Park Place,
who is at Johns Hopkins University
Hospital, Baltimore. suffering from in
luries received in a football game.
Young Layfield's neck is broken and he
also bears minor injuries.
Mr.. Layfield declared today his son is
holding his own and Is cheerful. Several
OF the best-known surgeons on the hos
pital staff are doing everything pos
sible for young Layfield and it is be-
lieyed he has a chance for recovery.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
new WHISPERS knife"
IN BUTCHERS favor

Pleading guilty TO carrying con-
cealed weapons and being drunk,
George butcher was fined $40 and
costs in City Court this morning on
the latter charge. A razor was
found on butcher when he was
searched at police headquarters.
butcher said he purchased the razor
Saturday, and as the ''whiskers
knife" appeared new, sentence was
suspended.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
BABY BURNED pY LAMP.

William 0Brien, a l7-months old
child was badly burned at the home of
his parents, No. 926 French street on
Saturday afternoon when his clothing
was ignited from an overturned lamp.
The child was taken to the Homeopathic
Hospital. The child did not inhaie the
flames and after receiving treatment
was taken home.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
FINED FOR POOL ROOM FIGHT.

Convicted OF attacking Andrew Ci-
choclxi, pool room proprietor of No.
90l Lincoln street, W. J. Aiken was
fined $40 and costs in City Court this
morning.
Cichoski told the court the defendant
came into his place to play 'nine-ball
pool and after running the balls. asked
that they be racked for another round.
Witness said he asked for pay for the
first game and an argument arose dur
ing which he was struck.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
MILLIONS IN THIS COMPANY

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, Nov. IA charter was
filed at the State Department today for
the Fuelite Corporation of New York
City, with capital of $4,25O,OOO, to man
ufacture, purchase and sell liquid natu-
raj gas and to build, construct and oper-
ate plants of every kind and descrip.
tion for the liquefaction of gases for
lighting, heating, etc. The incorpor-
ators are Walter P. Carrow and NJ. NJ.
Hirons of Dover.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
CONDUCTOR RRCOYERS.

Leon Blood aged 81 years a Penn
sylvania freight conductor living at
NO. 721 Vandever avenue. who had
his left arm broken by falling from a
car a few days ago, is improving and
expects to leave the Homeopathic
Hospital today.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
TURKISH TROOPS NOW
ON EGYPTIAN SOIL

LONDON, Nov. 9.-Turkish troops
are reported to have invaded Egypt.
Dispatches from Rome declare that
1t is officially stated from Constants
nople that with the help Of Allah,
Turkish troops crossed the Egyptian
frontier yesterday"
The bombardment of Poll is Official
ly reported and the Russian fleet Is
claimed to have taken refuge in Rus
sian ports.
Il Is not believed here that the
Turkish invasion reported can pos
sibly be in any great force.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
ALLIES REPULSE GERMANS
ON NEW MARCH TO DIXMUDE.
RUSSIAN ADVANCE GOES ON.
BLACK SEA FIGHT EXPECTED.
TODAY'S war STORY


FRANCE Germans resume
the offensive at Dixmude and
Npres. but allied lines repulse
attacks.
ENGLAND-Parllament con-
venes Wednesday with pOssi-
bility OF opposition members d.
recting criticism upon the War
Onice and the Admiralty for the
comparatively slight response
10 the call for volunteers and
losses suffered by the British
navy.
RUSSIA-RusSian troops In
wade the province Of POsen and
are ten miles within East Prus-
sia. The Germans have retired
from the River Warthe and
have been driven from the ter
ritOry between Wirballen and
Lyck. The army Of Grand
Duke Nicholas Is declared TO
be In n position TO start a move
ment upon CracOw, Breslau and
Berlin.
TURKEY - German cruiser
Breslau bOmbarded the port of
POti on the Back Sea. Con-
stantlnOple asserts Turkish
troops have invaded Egypt.
Battle between the Turkish and
Russian fleets In the Back Sea
expected.
JAPAN - Anglo japanese
forces will formally take pos
session Of the captured forts of
Tslng-Tau tomorrow.
GERMANY - Retirement of
the German forces from the
Marthe river officially admitted.
Wealthy inhabitants OF the
province Of POsen deserving
their estates on the border and
hurrying to the interior.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
WHAT THE FOOT AND
MOUTH DISEASE is.

This plague among domestic
animals, especially cattle, sheep.
swine and gOa.s, is characterized
by sensitive sores on the tongue,
palate, and hOOf of the animas 5,
according to the Department Of
Agriculture. The sores become
red and raw within a very short
time and cause the disease TO
spread 'like lightning TO other
cattle. Lameness appears and
the milk ducts dry up. IL takes
two years TO cure an animal. The
only way 10 STAMP cut the dis
ease is TO destroy all animals af-
ilicted.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
DIR. TEMPLE HOME.

The Rev. DR.. William Temple, pas
tor of st. Elizabeth's Church, arrived
home yesterday from a business trip
TO Ireland. He stated today that he
had had no unusual experiences due
10 war conditions. DR.. Temple was
warmly greeted by his parishioners.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
MIR. EWING ENTERTAINs.

Friends of Frank p. Ewing, Regis
ter in Chancery-elect called upon him
at his home on Saturday night to ex-
tend congratulations upon his cleo
ton. After spending an hour or two
socially, Mr.. Ewing entertained his
friends at luncheon.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
GOOD REPUTATION SAVES HIM.

The defendant proving a good reputa-
tiOn, sentence was suspended in the
case of Jesse Wilson, cOlored, arraigned
in City Court today charged, with dis
orderly conduct. Wilson is alleged to
have cursed on the street. He denied his
guilt.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
DEATH OF MRS. NATION.

Mrs. Carrie L. Walton wife of Will
liam f. Walton died at her husbands
home No. 1701 Howland street yes
terday after a lingering illness. The
funeral will take place on Wednes-
day with interment in Silverbrook
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
DEATH OF MRS.
ELWOOD M. sTAYTON

Mrs. Laura B. Stayton, wife Of FL
wood M. Stayton, of No. 521 French
street, died Yesterday. Her funeral
VIII be held on Wednesday afternoon
at l o'clock, with private interment.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
THE WAR
ALLIES gEDrcE rUHKIsn FoRrs.

By The United Press.
ATHENS. vov. e.-Repors reaching hero declare that
French and British varshps bombardins rapidy
ducns the turkish forts tho Aegean entrance OF the par
danees It IS believed here that with the fan these forts
the allied fleets viii land marines the Trojan Plain ho sIss
Of the ancient city Of Troy.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
HOOF AND MOUTH
Disease FOUND
IN Delaware
Government Establishes
Quarantine and State May
Cooperate to Enforce
Order
TO Kill DERRICKSON
HERD IN MILL creek
By The United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9.-Ex.
tension of the live stock quar-
antine because of the foot and
mouth disease epidemic to Can
ada, Rhode Island and Della
ware was decided upon today
by the Department Of Agricul-
ture. Discovery of several
cases Of the disease near VIII
mIngtOn caused the ban to be
laid upon that State, MAX
ing twelve States under quar-
antlne. Shipments of live stock
from Canada will also be pro.
hlbited temporarily.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
$40 OOO0OO TAX ON ANTwERP.


BERLIN, Via Amsterdam, Nov. g.
The Germans have imposed war
tax of S10,000,00O against the city Of
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
McGANN BACK EIGHTH TIME.

William McGann, who has been ar
rested eight times this year. was
fined So and costs in City Court TO-
day after being convicted of corner
lounging.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
German Cruiser Now With Turks
Beafen Back After Poll Attack

Antwerp. according TO the newspaper
Echo de Beige.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
FINE TWO AS CRAP SHOOTERS.

w. b. Finley and Richard Governs,
colored. we're fined So and costs, each,
in City Court today. after pleading
guilty to shooting craps.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
SUN AND TIDES.
IN OF ChriStiana.

High water .. 3.4O A. NJ All p. NJ.
Low water .l0l6 A. NJ ll.09 p. NJ.
Reedy Island. high and low water one
hour earlier.
Evening journal., 1914-11-09
WEATHEV

Fair and slightly colder
tonight; Tuesday fair. Fresh
north winds diminishing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
suRpRIsr pINNER eARrY.


December 18th was a Joyous day to
those who had the pleasure Of taking
dinner with William and Basil Smith
as the delightfully."- surprised hosts.
About mid forenoon neighbors and
friends began to take possession Of
the Smith brothers bachelor quarters,
with the many daintles and delica--
cies, which the ladies OF the Cant
vicinity are so proficient in prepar-
ing. At noon, when all these good
things had been assembled undder'
the supervision Of Mesdames s. G.
Groves, Vernon Smith and Joe
Smith, substantial tables literally
groaned under the immeusity of the
situation. But not for long, because
people out Cant way know as well
what good grub is for as the ladies
know how to prepare 1t. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Cook Groves, Mr.. and
Mrs. v. v. Smith and little daugh
ters, Velma and Mildred; Mr.. and
Mrs. Joe Smith and son, Arthur Nor
rls, Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Wright, Miss
es Eva Wright, Emma Groves, Mar
Edith Sims, Fay Hubbard, Dollie
Brown, Cyrene Shepherd Of Columbia
and Ola Mae Grady. Messrs Ansa
Wright, Harry Standifer, Harvey Ed
wards, Harold Groves, Grover Owen
and Sam Grady.
When the afternoon was far spent
all departed for home extending u
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08

1T seems to be the general con-
census Of opinion among the citl'
zens of Mexico regardless OF wheeh--
er they were In favor Of saloons or
opposed to them. that the Mayer ana
CITY Council should be conceded 70
the drys, providing first-elass bus'-
ness men announced; the Idea pre-
valIing that those who were respon.
sible for the city going dry snou'O
be ulven a chance to show whether
the city can be run without saloon
license and whether bootlessers ca"
/ he kent out Of Mexico. J. w. Dry
one Of Mexleo's prominent and sue
cessfuI business men and one o
those who believe that the city az
fairs can be conducted successfuI'
without saloon license and blind u
GERS and bootlegsers can be kep.
out OF the city, has been Prevalleo
upon to announce for Mayor OF me'
leo, subject to the Democraa''o rr'
mary.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
THOUSANDS OF MEN
IDLE IN CALIFORNIA;
TOO FEW POSITIONS
Santa Maria. Cal, Dec. 81.
Mexico Ledger:--

Santa Maria, Cal, Dec. 81.
Mexico Ledger;--
see in your issue Of Dec. 2e q
request to former citizens OF Mexico
who have strayed to other states to
write to the Ledger Callfornians are
feeling good now. We have had
rainy Christmas and II still rains.
You know our cry is always water
The last season was very dry and
overadvertised to induce immigration
and has filled our cities with Idle
men. 1t is claimed that there ara
20. 900 men out of work in the cities
OF San Francisco and Los Angeles,
20, 900 OF them having no place to
sleep and nothing to eat. This
condition has been brought on large
ly by falsely advertising the rush Of
work on account OF the Panama Expo
sition. Land rents have advanced to
rate that few owners of land are farm
ing the land; they can rent for more
than they can produce on the land.
lat the present time this is good
country for a poor man to come to
for he can have the assurance that
he will remain poor. Truly, we have
on the coast, that Is the country that
that lies between the Ocean and Coas
Range Mountains, the finest climate
on earth. Never cold enough to
snow and seldom hot enough to need
summer clothing. But it is hard to
live on climate only. The part OF
California that Is between the Coast
Range Mountains and the Sierras is
= as hot in summer as Kansas and the
Satton desert aand Imperial Valley
4 (Satton Is 2GS feet below sea level)
is as hot as traditional Hades. The
mountains--well. the Spanish name
Sierra Nevada. tells the story. So, II
II is climate one Is hunting, we can
furnish It to SUIT anyone. This is
our spring season and grass is fine
and vegetables are on the market -
lettuce, peas, turnips and young on
ions. Our yards are full Of flowers.
: II have In my yard six different kind
Of roses, geranlums, carnations pan
sizes, poppies. nasturtiums. So you
see this is land Of beauty in your
winter season. II you think this
worth printing may write again for
| have great love for the people Of
grand old Missouri and Audrain
County in particular.
J. II. HAYDoN.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
f. S. REILLY DIES
At THE HOSPITAL
Uncle Of T. s. and Miss Laura Reilly
pies of Complication of Diseas-
es After Long Illness-FuneraI o
Wednesday Morning.

f. s. Reilly, 72 years old, died at
the Hospital, about l o'clock TUESDAY
morning suffering with a compllca~
tion of diseases. He had been II
for some time.
The funeral was held at the
home of Miss Laura Reilly, on East
Promenade st. Wednesday morning
at 10 O'Clock, the Rev. A. A. Wall
laceofficiating. The body was IN
TERED in Elmwood cemetery.
| Mr.. Reilly, who was the uncle Of
T. S. and Miss Laura Reilly, ol
this city, was born in Galloway coun
ty, near Concord. He was the SOL
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Reilly anc
the last of ten children. He lived II
Mexico about twenty years ago. bu
moved West from here, None OF h'
! children are living.
i Mr.. Reilly was fine man. win
| large number Of friends. His deatl
will sadden many hearts. The Ledge
ioins other friends in extending sin
cerest sympathy to the bereaved.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08


THE Armstrong, Mo. Herald edi-
torially says:
The talk now is that the new
Burlington cutoff from Mexico to
Carrollton is to be built this year.
This will give that road a shorter
route from st. Louis to Kansas City
The survey for the new road passes
between Roanoke and Clifton Hill. i
4 is said that the company is buildini
the road, or rather will build 1t fo1
It's through train service and VIII dis
courage the establishment OF small
stations along the line and avoi'
passing through the towns already e.
tablished.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
COMMISSIONERS OF ABILENE,
KANSAS SOLVE PROBLEM OF
EFFICIENT GOVERNMENT AS
HAVE MANY OTHER WIDE
AWAKE WESTERN CITIES
The Manager Is always an engineer
and he can figure how to save
money as we'll as demonstrate
with practical knowledge.


ADllene, han., June D.
This town Of 5000 population has a
manager" who is hired to perform
the same sort of work as that done
by the manager or superintendent
OF a private corporation. He is Ken
yon Riddle.
The town manager plan is replac--
ing the commission form of govern
ment in many smaller cities of the
West. It is especially applicable to
the small town, provided the mama
ger is an engineer. The greatest
part of the towns business is based
on engineering principles.
After the new manager had been
in office six months an examination
OF his books showed that a great
saving had been made and most efficl
ent work done. At present the
town does all its own sewer and wa
ter extension work. The material is
bought and then installed by paying
in unit quantity, eliminating force
accounts wherever possible. Five
miles of pavement is divided into
cleaning districts and after each
days cleaning a report is made. thert
by checking the amount Of work dont
and giving the cost per square yard
Also the dirt roads are divided into
districts for dragging. Each distrlc'
comprises certain number of miles
to be dragged and is paid for at SC
much per milo.
Complete records arc kept of all
underground work. II a street is Z
be paved the future Of that street
is considered and underground pip
systems are provided for before the
paving is placed. At q meeting Q
the commissioners the town manage
submits plans and estimates OF tn
future weeks work and also submit
his records and costs Of the past
week.
The saving is almost one-'half o
what was spent under the old form
of city government.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
GEO. ROBERTSON
RESIGNS POSITION
Attorney who was a member of the
Audrain County Dragged Road Com
mission has resigned from His
PIace-No reason is given.

George Robertson, who has been
member of the Audrain County
Seat Road Commission, sent his res
ignation to the County Court this
week. He gave no. reason for his
action but it is presumed his pres
ent Illness is the reason. Mr. Robert
son has been crafty interested il
good roads, being President Of th'
North State Highway Association AM
always active in every movement T.
improve the highways.
In his letter Of resignation he says
the Commission has been unable to
do much this fall because of the bat
condition OF the roads but that
they are better than In past win
ters because OF the dragging. He
closes by stating there is no question
that dragging is the solution Of I'M
proved dirt highways.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
RECORD SHOWslsO5
HAS 7CLOUDYWEEKs
!. 3. Botkln, in looking over record
of year finds note telling Of unus--
ually long cloudy spsII-Present
period began Dec. %.

The present cloudy period OF
weather which began Dec. % is not
the longest on record here though
IL seems to be one Of the longest. J.
B. Bosltn. in looking over a record
OF his for the year 1905. finds that
on February 2lst OF that year he
wrote the following note: "clear
and warmer to-day. The first sun
shine in seven weeks"
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08

The second quarterly meeting OF the
Mexico Circuit will be hel9 at Beth
el next Friday evening Saturday and
Sunday. The quarterly Conference
will be held following the forenoon
service Saturday, and the sacramental
service follows the forenoon Sun
day. The Presiding Elder will be pre-
ent and have charge Of the services.
You are urged TO be present at
each service and make 1t an occa--
sion worth while.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1914-01-08
MEXICO GIRL HAS
SUCCESS IN WEST
Miss Minnie Morrison, formerly Of
this city. whose home Is now !
Carter, Mont. settles on farm
now worth over 5000.

Miss Minnie Morrison, formerly OF
this city whose hcme at present is
in Carter, Mont, is visiting In Au-
dram County. Four years ago Miss
Morrison settled on 800 acres of land
In that State and Just recently re-
fused $4,000 for her holdingsy
When in Mexico Miss Morrison
was employed in Mrs. J. e. Blum's
millinery store. She is young
woman of fine character and attain
ments and her friends will be delight
ed to hear of her success in Montana