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The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1914-02-13
EARL GORDON, HRfBUG
NOW SEEKS FREEDOM
Young Man Who Set Fire to City Hall,
Writes from WaIIa WalIa
Penitentiary

Earl Gordon, who it will be remem-
bered while incarcerated in the city
Jail last summer, set fire to the blank
cts in an effort to burn his way to free
dom is now sorry for his rash act, it
seems and seeks a pardon.
Gordon was jailed on a minor Of
tense, which at the most would have
resulted in thirty days sentence. But
after setting fire to the Jail and making
threats that he would burn the whole
town down when he got out, he was
charged with arson, and sentenced by
Judge Grimshaw to serve from three
to ten years in the Walla Walla peni-
Tertiary. Gordon had been drinking
heaving for several days before his ar
rest and believes that liquor was his
undoing. He was sober at the time
of firing the Jail, and only the timely
arrival OF an officer saved his life.
The following letter was received by
Julian Magyar, one OF the states wit
nesses at the trial. Mr.. Magyar has
taken the matter I'D with local officials,
but they are not inclined to favor Cor
don's pardon at this time.
Walla Walla, Wash, Jan. 26, 1914.
Mr.. Julian Magyar,
Leavenworth, Wash.
Dear Sir:
To you, one of the witnesses for the
State OF Washington, against me at the
time Of my trial for the alleged at
tempt to burn the Jail at Leavenworth.
I do now appeal to your deep sense OF
justice and fair play to ask for assist
adce TO gain my liberty, so that I can
90 to my mother, my father having
died.
By the time that l get any action
upon this matter it will have been
nearly year since the alleged offense
and don't you think that ! have been
punished sufficiently ! am but boy
and do so much want to get chance
to make good. And ! promise you
that if l am given an opportunity that
I will strive faithfully to do right.
Since coming here have maintained
a perfect record and have done my
best to show that I want to do right.
I need some ones help now as have
no one to assist me nor any funds for a
lawyer. Will you not please give me
your support now. Awaiting your re-
ply, I am
Yours Very truly
Earl Gordon, 1858
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1914-02-13
Methodist Church

II o'clock, subject, "A Great Man, I"
1880, DR.. Mintzer Of Cashmere will
exchange pulpits for evening. All vel
come. Snowden, pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1914-02-13
The Lutheran Church

No services next Sunday. Sunday
school will be conducted as usual, M.
J. Schaller newly elected superintend-
ent Of the Sunday school, will manage
all affairs in regard to the Sunday
school. L. J. AveLallemant, pastor.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1914-02-13

Dr.. Judah reports the arrival Of boy
at the home OF H. Fredricksen on
Tuesday.
The Leavenworth echo. [volume] (Leavenworth, Wash.) 1904-current, 1914-02-13

c. Will Schafer OF Olympia was here
yesterday a guest at the home OF J..
B. Adams.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

It viii cost s4.150 TO put in q
sewer system and septic tank al
the Page Lumber eompany's plant
on the banks OF the Green river.
according to the report TO the
city council today of Special En-
gineer Paul Savidse. This ex-
pense must be born equally BY
the city and the lumber company.
as = preventative Of contamina-
ton Of Tacoma's water supply.
Plans Tor the sewer system are
being considered ~ the commits
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

ole Hanson will speak in Ia
coma next Tuesday night at
Moose hall. September 1. Ar
rangements were being made to
get Falconer, also a candidate for
United States senator, at the
tame time. The other two pro
gressive candidates. Hon. A. v.
Fawcett and L. G.. Kreger, live 10
Tacoma and with the four men
tte drawing card the progress
sives had expected to get out an
enormous crowd.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
Allies Entreneheo.

Oscar B. Olsen, democratic
candidate for justice of the peace,
submits the following biography
for ublication:
Born In Mankato, Mimi, June
-, 1885. Graduated from Lin
coin Jefferson university, Ham
mond, Ind, in June, 1911. Adj
mitted to practice in supreme
courts of Indiana and Washing
ton. Came to Tacoma two and
one-half years ago. IL elected
will endeavor to use my expert
ence and training in an effort to
deal out justice and uphold the
dignity of the office / seek"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Arthur 8. Cory, Chehalis bank
er, who ran on the progressive
ticket two years ago for state
tre asurer, was a caller at progress
sive headquarters yesterday. A
non-partisan ticket for county Of
Fieers will be named at a con-
vention in Lewis county, and a
strong fight will be made there,
be said, to clean out the court
house ring. He reported that
many democrats in Lewis county
will support Stanton Warburton
for congressman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

WASHINGTON. d. C., Aug. 2

WASHINGIONs D. 9, Aug 70.
Several German defeats are re-
ported today in cablegrams re-
cefved at the French embassy
from the Paris foreign Office.
French troops" one dispatch
said, have again firmly estaO-
lished that they will be able to
hold back the Germans. The
increment inaugurated by the
French commander yesterday has
been a great success and the ca
envy has been unable TO stop our
attack.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
POLITICS

see that the progressives register
and vote. The meeting places
are as follows: First ward, fire
station. North 18th and streets.
Second ward, fire station. st.
Heiens avenue; Third ward. pro-
gressive headquarters, Berlin
building; Fourth ward, NV.
Hoops house, 1897 Mckinley
avenue; Sixth ward, Sauriel hall
Seventh ward, University of Pu-
get Sound; Eighth ward. fire sta
ton, 3911 North Cheyenne.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

LONDON, Aug. 2e.-RalIying
against the invaders, Austrian
troops defeated the Russians I'm a
seven-hour battle in Austria Po-
land today. according to a report
received from Vienna The story
is uuconffrmed.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

LONDON. Aug. 2o.--1he Ger
mans have levied q war tax Of
500 900 900 ON the province Of
Brabant TO be paid by Sept. 4,
according to dispatch received
here. This Is I'm addition TO the
tax of $40, OOO. 900 ON brussels.
IL Is said the supply OF champaign
has given out In Brussels where
German Officers are qusrtered.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

LONDON, Aug. 26.--Acting ON
the belief that the attack ON Ant
werp by a German Zeppelin was
intended TO destroy the palace
and members of the royal family
will go into a secret residence fn
the city. Buildings around the
palace were wrecked and the air.
ship with 20 men finally brought
down by shot from an aerOgun.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

They had q large crowd st
the progressive meeting a.
Falkland last night The
speakers were: George n
smith. Govnor Teats. q. T.
Iangf0rd. A. NJ. Craig j. H.
Wy1ie, j. A. Cook, 8. r. La
mont and w. O. McAtee aBd &
j. u. Keener. r. e Nc
FarIand acted as chairman.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

A group of men in Seattle last
week endorsed W. II. Pemberton,
i. G. Mills and o. r. Holcomb for
the supreme bench and IL was an-
nounced that the endorsement
was by the democratic party.
Arthur Z. Nafe, secretary of the
democratic state central commit
tee. came out today in a hot in
terview. declaring that the demo-
Gratis had no intention of rob-
biEg the non-partisan judiciary of
the non-partisan feature, and
that the endorsement was not
made by the democrats.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

LONDON. Aug xa--Ihe ho1s-
barda.ent Of Belgrade l. beia&
pnshed vigorously, according 70
the latest word received here.
Many buildings are IN ruins .ad
the palace 10 partly destroyed.
Large eallber shells are dsing
great damage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Because of the special legisla-
ton that is coming up in the
rext few days, representative
Falconer has decided to remain
IN Washington, ID. c., and will
not make his contemplated cam
paign tour of the state. He was
expected to attend the progress
sive rally in Tacoma Tuesday.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

=. n. Lamont. progressive
candidate for sheriff, is one
of the busiest candidates I'm
the field. He is covering the
entire county and declares
that he has every assurance
of the nomination.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 40 -
Heavy gun firing was heard yes
terday from the Finnish coast,
according 20 the story told By
Albert Engstrom. Swedish author
and artist. He lives at Grissei-
ham on the Baltic, 90 miles
north of Stockholm.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Folloxfng the request OF the
Monday Civic club that chairs
and seats be placed at street car
functions for the benefit Of wom-
81 waiting for cars. the Interior
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

In order TO give a lower rate
for daytime electricity in hospi-
tails, stores and other institutions
where lights are burned during
the day. an ordinance was passed
today BY the city council grant
ing power rates for daytime
lights used during the hours that
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

The progressives are requested
to meet In their respective wards
tonight and organize themselves
into ward clubs, with captains st
their head whose duty will be to
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

George +. oCtterill. demo-
cratic candidate for nomfns-
ton as u. >. senator, viii
open his King county CAM
peign Saturday evening with
an address at the Seattle
Press club tbeafer. He viii
make an address, at Vancou-
yer, WASH, Friday evening.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
WANTS SEATS ON STREETS

finish Mannfacturina com pahy
to-day offered to build and donate
arv number of seats. II Il could
place advertising matter on them.
The offer will probably b 40
cepted By the city.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
WANTS powell

featuring company, east of Bis
narck, today applied for power.
Vt is outside the city limits. but
will build it's own power line TO
the boundary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Senator Jones' campaign
expense account, filed I'm
Washington. ID. O., yester-
day, Is an odd one. He has
spent $75.02, ne says. The
rs was for filing fee and the
two cents for postage. He
declared that he had receive
ed no contributions.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

HoNGKoNG. Aug 2e.-Ae-
cording 60 a report received here
the German steamer Elizabeth
las ben sunk In midoeess. No
"details Of the sinking are given
1 nthe report.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

The progressives at Titlow
beach have arranged for a bon
fire. The progressive candidates
for legislature in that district
will be the principal speakers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Constipation Try Fsthes
Knefpp's Health Bread. We have
the genuine recipe. Duenwafd'i
likafessen, 318 nth So adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Congressman Faloonef snd-
denly changed his mind reia-
tive to his coming hoHse.
There Is a wire pinned -on
the wall I'm the progressive
headquarters received yes
terday statinE, Get my
friends busy there, am ON
job here"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
BISMARK FIRM

Another suburban manufactur-
ing plant wants to become a
patron of the city light depart
ment. The Holland-Cook Manu-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Meetings will he held to-
morrow night by progress
sives at Elk Plain and Eat
oBviile.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
DRAKE CUT PAY roll

As argument in favor of his
hiring a $3.50 hydraulic engineer
and $3.50 assistant. Commits
sioner Of Light and Water Drake
reported today that he had made
cuts in the monthly payroll of his
Office totalling s2.650.1O. of
which s2.035.IO was made In the
light department.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

The smoker held by the
progressives at their head
quarters a week ago made
such a hit that another one
will be held tomorrow night.
There will be good speakers.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
CHEAPER RATE FOR LIGHTS

the city street lights are not pufh-
ing. The power rate f. much
lower than the light rate.
By new arrangement. the
service will be regulated by the
turning on and off Of street
lights. and the calculation of me-
ters is automatically changed by
the change IN current.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
= FRINGE
LEADS
ARMY

PARIS, Aug. 26. - Terrific
fighting is raging along the east
ern frontier Of France. the heav-
lest part of the abttie being at
Meubeuge. Givet. Montmedy and
lust west of Lnneville. The
slaughter is frightful.
Dead In Heaps.
The crown prince 10 said to
ae In command of the kaiser's
hoIciers. They are charging des-
refately in the face of the hurri-
cane of shrapnel and rifle balls.
In some places the bodies of the
German dead are piled breast
high.
On 60 Paris.
The battle is simply renewal
If the struggle which marked the
German advance westward. Tues
da's lull gave the combatants a
breathing spell. Refreshed by
the rest the Germans came on
more savagely than ever. Paris
is their goal. In numbers they
seen almost an infinity. Their
reeklessness is fairly incredible
Allies Entreneheo.
The allies were heavily rein
forced Tuesday, however. and
are now fighting from behind
strong Entertainments. Their
fire is a butehery of the enemy.
The British are holding G.yet in
spite of the repeated German
charges which dashed against the
entrenchments like a tidal wave.
The percentage of German Off
GERS killed is very high.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

The central branch of the w.
G. I. U. will meet in its hall.
sic South 9Th street, tomorrow
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Transfer and moving; prompt
service. Dol Tacoma ave. Main
461. Advertisement"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
CIIY TAXES WHITWORTH BOOKS

library. The library originally
belonged to Tacoma, but was
turned over in trust to Whit
worth college. The college NOV
cd to Spokane this summer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

Hayden-Watson Co.. artistic
floral work. 9SS @ st. Main 300.
adv"
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26
EN- = Y
DOOM s
CITY

LONDON, Aug. 26.-Rein-
forced, the Germans In Belgium
and along the French frontier are
again furious1y attacking the al
lies. according to Ostend dis
patches.
The fall of Ostend is expected
shortly. 1t is considered that this
will be a menace to Great Britain.
IL is believed the Germans plan to
mount big guns to resist naval
attacks and make Ostend the base
for raiding the British Isles by
dirigibles.
British achievements are be-
ing rushed to the continent. 1t Is
reported that detaehments landed
on French soil Tuesday. Trains
are waiting to hurry more to the
coast for embarkation.
Canadians TO Fight
It is stated that 10000 Cana
dams will sail Thursday directly
for continental Europe In war
ships and conveyed transports. It
is expected they win be in action
within a fortnight. All reinforce
ments are badly needed.
In response to q call by Gen
eraI Baden Powell for 400. O00
boy scouts to do semi-mflitary
duty for Great Britain. the boys
are volunteering by the thousands.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

The city of Tacoma today form
ally took possession of Mason
library. at Whitworth college,
snd will proceed to transfer the
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1914-08-26

A wool nap blanket;
soft and warm; good
weight; size 1890
inches. Mill End 60
Sale Price, pair. ..SG
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
THE SICK

Mrs. r. M. Smith continues to
improve.
Mrs. c. G.. Pangburn is getting
along nicely.
Mr.. +. r. Little is getting
along as we'll as could be expect
ed, although still in serious
condition.
Mr.. Alvin Ratliff is said to be
doing as well as could be expect
ed after an operation for appen-
dicitis at St. Joseph's Hospital
in Lexington Saturday.
The many friends of Mr.. John
w. Burbridge will be glad to
know that he is able to be out
again after being confined to his
room for a week threaten with
pneumonia.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
SOCIAL EVENTS ,

Mrs. Dyke Hazelrigg enter
tanned Tuesday afternoon with
an auction-bridge party for
Misses Hazel Grubbs and Mary
.Vansant Tabb, of Mt. Sterling,
the guests of Judge c. c. Turner
and Mrs. Turner. The home and
tea table were attractive with
decorations of pink roses. The
prizes were won by Miss Elise
cambridge and Miss Sallie Lock
EFT. The guests were Misses
Grubbs, Tabb, Virginia Bennett,
Ida Roberts, Louise Wood,
Rachel Settle, Annie Samuels,
Lizzie Hunt Chinn, Elise Dan
bridge, Marie and Sallie Lockett
and Isabel South.-Frankfort
correspondent Lexington Herald
All 10 cent corn flakes at SC.
Spot Cash Grocery's Big Closing
Out Sale.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
PIG RACE AT THE RINK

Friday night, March 18th a
live pig will be turned loose at
the rink at o:I5 o'clock and the
person catching same on skates
will be declared the winner and
entitled to the pig.
Rules of the Contest-The pig
must be caught by one person
and. carried to the table located
at the door of the rink.
Musical concert by Browns
Soxophone Trio from 9 until OILS
during which time there will be
no skating.
This will be more fun than a
bushel of monkeys so come and
bring the whole family and enjoy
the sport and good music.
Admission and skates, CSC.
admission with private skates,
49,; general admission only Ioc.
Upton & Montjoy,
,... Proprietors.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
RELIGIOUS

Reports from Owingsville
where Rev. A. H. Hibshman, of
this city, is holding a revival
meeting, are to the effect that
Rev. Hibshman is drawing large
crowds and many additions to
the church have been secured.
The Woman's Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist church
will hold an all day meeting Fri
day, March 18th, beginning at
1890 o'clock. Hostess: Mrs.
Lizzie Wilson; Devotional, Mrs.
Clay Cooper; Business Meeting,
Mrs. Steve Pieratt, President ;
Menu Committee, Mrs. Chas.
Oldham, Mrs. Henry Judy, Mrs.
Claude Paxton. Report of an
nual meeting at Winchester will
be given by Mrs. Paxton, dele
gate. A full attendance of mem
bership is desired.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
THE Prince of Tonight"

From a ranch in Oklahoma to
a leading role in a musicale spec
tacle sounds like a big jump.
The mere thought of it is enough
to set a whirl the head of any
ambitious young girl. But listen
to what follows: In THE Prince
of Tonight" the musical fantasy
coming to the Tabb Opera House
March Goth is Miss Betty Cald-
well, and the part she fills is one
of the most important in the
play. Until she was IL, she lived
on a ranch in Oklahoma, where
she rode bronchos and was the
pride of the ranchmen. Last
season she was assigned the part
of Bonnie Stuart" the soubrette
in "The' Prince of Tonight"
role which she plays again this
season. Besides being an excel
lent actress, her personality is
and constantly radiates
warm rays of sunshine, and the
witching smile that forever fits
over her piquant face is charm
ing.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
PERSONALS

Mr.. w. A. Samuels is in Wash
ington this week.
Attorney w. c. Hamilton was
in Paris Monday on business.
Mrs. T. Foster Rogers is Wis
ting in Lexington this week.
Hon. w. B. White is attending
court at Morehead this week.
Mrs. ]. w. Hon, of Winches-
ter, visited relatives here last
week.
Mrs. Turney Patton, of Bour-
bon county, visited relatives here
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. w. McCor-
mick spent the week end with
relatives in Versailles.
Miss Elizabeth Ratliff, of
Sharpsburg, visited Miss Louise
Morris several days last week.
Mrs. Hunt Quisenberry, of
Clark county, visited relatives
and friends in this city last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Helm left
Saturday for New York to buy
the. spring stock for the Fair
Store.
Miss Elizabeth Vischer, of At
lanta, Ca, arrived Monday to
visit her cousin, Miss Gazena
Thomas.
Miss Olive Stephens, of Lex
ington, spent from Friday until
Monday morning in this city
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bush Marcoffsky,
who have been visiting in Wash
ington, D. c., and Cincinnati,
have returned home.
Mr.. Stanley o. Wood and Mr..
Seth Bolts were in Frankfort
last week and attended a dance
given by the Frankfort club.
Mrs. William Hughes and lit
tie son, who were guests of rela-
tives in this city, have returned
to their home in Nicholasville.
Mrs. Robert Fletcher left last
Thursday for Clifton Forge, Va,
where she will spend some time
with her son, Frank F. Fletcher.
A letter from Mr.. ]. E. Groves,
of Orlando, Fla, says Judge j.
w. Groves and wife are there,
both looking well. They go to
Mcintosh during this week.
Rev. w. ]. Bolin, of Knoxville,
Tenn, was in the city Saturday
to conduct the funeral of Miss
Sallie Greene and remained over
with friends for several days.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11
EXCHANGE! EXCHANGE!

The ladies of the Grassy Lick
church will have an exchange at
the store of Prewitt & Howells
Saturday. Everything good to
eat. Why worry with preparing
things for Sunday dinner when
you can get such good things at
the exchange?
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11

A few more $1,000, $I2.5o and
$500 Suits at $2.o8. $I.5o and
$3.50 Mems Hats at as low as
48c at Weckesser's Big Bankrupt
Sale.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1914-03-11

Weckesser's Big Bankrupt Sale
is certainly attracting a crowd at
The Spot Cash Grocery.