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Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
DIVIDEND IS CUT
BY PENNSYLVANIA
Lines, West Of Pittsburgh, Un-
able to Continue Paving
5 Per Cent on All
Stock Issues.

Philadelphia, March 2G.-The drec-
tors of the Pittsburgh. Cincinnati. Chi
csgo & St. Louis Railway company,
the Pennsylvania lines west of Pitts
burgh today reduced the dividend on
common stock from per cent year
to per cent and on the preferred
stock from s per cent to a.
In connection with the announcement
President Rea of the PENNSYLVANIA
railroad made the following state
ment:
The directors OF the Pittsburgh,
way company. at their meeting today
considered and approved the annual
report for 1918, the results of which
have already appeared In the annual
report of the Pennsylvania Railroad
company. This report showed an in
crease of $4,G00,000 i'm operating and
maintenance expenses which includes
the extraordinary outlays for replace
ment and repairing tracks, bridges and
other facilities destroyed or damaged
by the floods OF March 1913 so that
after paying its fixed charges and APP
preparations to sinking and other re-
serve funds there remained only $780,,
O64 as applicable for dividends. The
company, however. paid it's regular 5
common stocks aggregating s3,232, 543
but in order to meet the same had to
utilize in large part its surplus income
from previous years.
I'm view of the decline In the gross
and net revenues of the company in
the latter part of 1913. and SO far in
the present year, and as there are still
large expenditures to be made in the
current year for the flood damage of
1913 the directors deemed it prudent
to reduce the dividend and therefore
declare ] per cent on the preferred and
3-4 of one per cent on the common
stock for this first quarter of the fis-
cal year or at the rate of per cent
per annum for the preferred ana =
per cent for the common. as against
5 per cent declared on each class of
stock in recent years.
STOCK DROPS 13 POINTS;
WALL STREET SURPRISED
New York, March 25.-The reduc-
ton of dividends on the common and
preferred stock of Pittsburgh. Gin
.cnnati. Chicago & st. Louis was not
expected in Wall street and the com
mon stock slumped Violently. 1t
opened today at 81, and on the news
of the dividend cut dropped several
points at time to 30. The preferred
stock, which is Very inactive. was not
disturbed.
The stock of the Pennsylvania rail-
road broke nearly two points.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
BLACK HAND VICTIM,

Monessen. Pa, March 25.-J. Mago,
wealthy Italian, was assassinated as
he left his home here today Police
declare the crime to be the work OF the
black hand.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
23O PERSONS KILLED
BY CHINESE BANDITS
white Wolf" and His Gang
Wound Many Others While
Looting City.

Picking. March 2o.--.white Wolf the
Chinese brigand and his followers to-
day captured and sacked the city Of
Lung Chu Chat in the province of
Shen ST. They killed 23o of the inhab-
itants and wounded and captured many
hundreds more.
The terrible depredations committed
by White Wolf" had hitherto been
chiefly confined to the provinces Of
HUI Peh and Ho Nan and many thou
sands of Chinese regular troops are in
the field against him.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
Defends kino George.

defends King George.
Colonel Seely in his valedictory ad-
dress to the house of commons, denied
that King George had taken any initia-
tive of any kind in the army crisis. He
said:
The suggestion is absolutely with
out foundation in the broadest sense.
His majesty took no initiative of any
kind
The correspondence between Colonel
Seely and the officers in Ireland had
astounded the country and in the
opinion of seasoned politicians de-
manded one of two courses-the
cashiering of the secretary for war, or
the resignation OF the entire cabinet.
The first course was decided on st a
protraeted cabinet council early this
morning. Later in the day in the
house OF commons Premier Asquith in
reply to question made 1t clear that
the instructions given to Gen. Sir
Arthur Paget before his interview with
the officer under him had emanated
directly from the war office and were
not submitted to the prime minister by
the secretary for war.
Colonel Seely was not in his place in
the house of commons when the session
opened and all questions addressed to
him as secretary for war were an
swered by the parliamentary under
Becretary for war
of commons today asked the indulgence
of the house in view of the statement
he would have to make before the close
of the sitting.
The house of commons buzzed with
excitement and was crowded to it's ut
most capacity when Lord Charles
Beresford opened the attack on the
government by demanding informa-
tion as to the naval movements in con-
nection with the situation in Ulster
Was the battleship squadron ordered
to steam at full speed from Spanish wa
ters to the Irish coast and ordered to
embark field guns?' he asked
Amid ministerial cheers and derisiye
laughter from the unionists, Winston
Spencer Churchill. first lord of the adj
miralty. admitted that the battleship
squadron had been ordered to Cam
lash. so as to be in proximity to the
coast of Ireland in case of serious dis
turbances arising. When 1t was clear
that the military precautionary move
ments had been carried out without
opposition. 1t was decided that this
movement of the fleet could be delayed
until the Easter leave period of the
crews was over"
The statement Of the first lord was
Immediately followed by cyclone OF
II Mr.. Churchill expected that this pre-
cautionary movement of troops would
lead to fighting"
In moment the first lord fared up
II repudiate the hellish suggestion" he
shouted.
When the consequent uproar had
eubsided, the speaker reprimanded Mr..
Churchill. saying that such an ex-
preston should not have been used
The first lord regretfully withdrew
1t and the storm passed off as quickly
as 1t had arose.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
pRYs ARE DEFEATED.

Richmond. Ind. March 25.-Tempt.r-
option election here by a majority of
1889 votes. Five years ago Richmond
voted wet by majority Of 1853.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
MEXICAN EXCHANGE RATE
UNAFFECTED Rv RAieE

Mexico City. March 25.-The new n
nancial project adopted by the govern
ment yesterday, with the object OF
bringing into the treasury 100, OOO, 900
pesos. approximately $33,OO0,0O0 gold.
had little effect today on the rate Of
exchange. The rate was somewhat
frmer than that of yesterday. but this
was said to be due more to uncertainty
over the events taking place at Torreon
than otherwise.
1888 Mexican and are paying $3.15 Mex
lean for 81 gold.
The federal capital today was igno-
rant of the progress of affairs in north
ern Mexico owing to lack of communi-
cation. Government assurances that
nothing of Importance was happening
at Torreon were received with skepti-
cism by the people
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

London, March 26.-col. John seely
today resigned his portfolio as secre
tary of state for war in the British
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

cabinet
After a protracted council this NOR
ming. the rumor was started that the
entire ministry had decided to resign.
Other reports We're current that fol-
lowing the example of Colonel Seely,
secretary for war, Winston Spencer
Churchill. first lord of the admiralty,
had handed his resignation to Premier
Asquith No confirmation of the rum
ored resignation of Churchill was oh
tainable.
The resignation of Colonel seely
followed quickly after the publication
today of the white paper giving details
of the crisis iii the British army, whose
officers refused to participate in active
operations against the inhabitants of
Ulster, who had prepared to offer
homo rnlo
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
REsELs ADVANCING

Eagle Pass, Tex. March 25.-SeverAl
hundred constitutionalists are reported
moving down the Rio Grande river to-
day toward Las VEGAS. opposite Dal
Rio, Tex, and battle is expected be-
tween this body of troops and the ted.
eral garrison at Las VecaS.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

Washington March 26.-The Mexi-
can embassy has received the following
cablegram from the City of Mexico,
dated last night:
an attempt to reach Torreon. General
Nelasco well prepared for attack"
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
REBELS REFUSED
WITH BIG LOSSES
REPORTS INDICATE
Adyices From Federal Sources
and Lack of News From
Villa. Support Theory Il
of Huerta Victory. =
CASUALTY LIST is LARGE
Train Load of Wounded Being
Taken From Field of the
Bloody struggle-De-
tails Not Obtained. Il
CASUALTY LIST is LARGE

lay ass'csiIs csdass ~ %sz Ei Psses %ss5h Mach 2s
25,-RebeI wounded from Gomez
Palacio and tho lessor recent
fights in the vicinity are being
brought north in large numbers.
and it is officially admitted that
strong resistance at Gomez Pail
acio.
a trainIoad Of injured soldiers
started north from Brittingham
Junction today, il is reported.
They will be deposited at all water
tank stations along the railroad
north of there. where hospitals
i,ave been established.
General Villa has the largest
medical corps ever attached TO
rebel army in Mexico, but they
are exhausted by the necessity Of
working night and day.
Juarez Mexico. March 25.-
'Fighting is In progress this morn
ing in the outskirts of Torreon."
This was the text of a telegram
from the south given out officially
here today. There were no details
and official prophecy was re-
adjusted to the effect that 1t might
be some days before the federal
stronghold is taken.
Washington. March 26.-The Mexi-
can embassy has received the following
cablegram from the City of Mexico,
dated last night:
The rebels We're repulsed today in
an attempt to reach Torreon. General
Nelasco we'll prepared for attack"
Ell Paso. Tex, March 26.-Miguel
Diebold. OF the Mexican federal con-
sular service. said today that he had
been officially informed that the rebels
were repulsed with heavy loss at Tor
reon and that some OF them were
driven. back 20 miles.
IT is very significant that Juarez 10
without news and l regard 1t as con-
firnation of my dispatch" said Senor
Dlebold.
Juarez. Mexico. March s6--The vigil
of officers at constitutionalist head
quarters here throughout the night
to nearly noon today with-
out authoritative information as to the
outcome OF the fighting at Torreon.
General Caho still awaited confirma-
tion of the report that had reached here
during the night that General Villas
army had captured two cuartels in
Tpyreon. No dcfinite news had emma
over the wires since the receipt of the
Associated Press dispatch from Chi
huahua at p. M yesterday that fight
ing stu! was IN progress at~ Gomez
Palacio the important railroad suburb
OF Iorreon.
No News at Juarez.
What the exact situation in the Tor
reon district might be today was only
g. matter of speculation, The few
rumors that sifted into Juarez during
the night and early morning were va
riously interpreted, according to the
personal views of the individuals. How
ever the fact was that officers at rebel
Headquarters here were unable to gain
like definite idea Of what
had transpired at the front since the
last official report yesterday.
Officials here We're silent and the
fact that no press dispatches came
through was regarded as significant in
view of the statement at Mexico City
that the rebels had been repulsed in an
attack on Torreon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26
RETURNS INDICATE
BURKE IS winner
Country Districts Nav Change
Conditions, But This Not
Now Anticipated by
Either Side.
BYRME VICTORY ASSURED
Progressive State Ticket Is
Victorious Dillon, Johnson
and Rice Nominees
for Congress.
BYRNE VICTORY ASSURED

Pierre, S. d., March 25.-Returns so
far received from over the state show
Chas. II. Burke has defeated Coe L.
Crawford for the senatorial nomina-
turns are by no means complete,
Crawford would have to gain consid
cradle over the vote so far received
to be landed a winner. His most ar
dent supporters do not look for him
to do it.
Decrease in Cities.
In the city precincts all through the
state there is a gradual slump in the
Crawford expectation. as--based upon
the vote of six years ago or of two
years ago. but there is no sensational
loss at any one point. except in Minne-
haha county. The present majority of
LOO for Burke in Lawrence county
(the Homestake preserve) is practically
the same as the kittredge majority in
that county six years ago
The meager returns at hand seem to
assure the denomination of Governor
Byrne by comfortable majority. This
Is conceded by the stalwart forces. 1t
seems quite certain, also. that the en-
tire progressive state ticket has been
nominated.
Johnson May Win.
One of the fierce contests of the cam
paign has been the race between Royal
u. Johnson ara JuuSe FRANK NCtN luly
for the congressional nomination in the
Second district. Progressive leaders
claim that johnson has won by ma
jority of 500 to 1000 while minority
leaders still express hope of McNulty
pulling through by n narrow margin.
Congressman Dillon registered vic
tory over his minority opponent, Dick
Woods. In the First district.
Only scattering returns are available
from the Third district. but the general
belief is that Judge Rice has won
the nomination due to the big boost
received in Lawrence county Gregory,
Tripp, Lyman, Stanley and other prairie
counties are in the Bartine column.
however. and there is no absolute as
surance of the result in that district.
PROGRESSlvES VicToRs
IN GREGORY COUNTY
Dallas, S. D.. March 25.--Crawford.
Byrne and the state ticket carry Greg
ory county by about 200; Bartine, for
congress has good lead over Rice.
Patterson. stalwart, was defeated by
| Lundly. progressive. for state senator;
Cox and Burkhardt. progressves, win
the legislative nominations. and the en-
tire progressive county ticket wins In
! Tripp county Burke won over Crawford
| by 200: Byrne. for governor. has a
small majority, and Bartine carries the
county over Rice. for congress, five to
| one. Molitor is nominated for repre-
sentative and Boyden defeated Brown
| for state senator
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

Juarez, Mexico. March 25.-
Fighting is In progress this morn
ing in the outskirts of Torreon."
This was the text of telegram
from the south given out officially
here today. There were no details
and official prophecy was re-
adjusted to the effect that 1t might
be some days before the federal
stronghold is taken.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

Ell Paso. Tex, March 26.-Miguel
Diebold, of the Mexican federal con-
sular service. said today that he had
been officially informed that the rebels
were repulsed with heavy loss at Tor
reon and that some OF them were
driven back 20 miles.
1t is very Significant that Juarez 10
without news and I regard 1t as con-
firlnation of my dispatch" said Senor
Diebold
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1914-03-26

Colonel Seely in his valedictory ad-
dress to the house of commons. denied
that King George Had taken any initia-
tive of any kind in the army crisis. He
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

At the last meeting Of the school
board the office Of supervising prin-
cipal was formally changed to that
of City Superintendent of schools
This was done to prevent the city
schools coming under the super
vision of the new county board of
education to be elected in April.
Supt. Oscar Mattson was visitor
in the schools last Thursday.
Pearl Anditt and Edith Bennett
have entered the High school to
take the work in stenography and
typewriting.
The strange sounds coming from
vacant rooms and the basement are
indications of nothing to be feared.
The orators and declamers are get
ting ready for the tryout to be held
soon. The following have entered
the oratorical contest: Kenneth
White, Chas. Schofeld, Il n n
White and Lawrence Thompson.
Those in the declamatory contest
are: Margaret Taylor, Marguerite
Taggart, Helen Dawson, Mabel
johnson and Margaret Smith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12
STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
RIVER FALLS, WIS.

Special courses of study are pro-
vided for High School graduates as
we'll as for those who have complet-
ed the common schools and grades
in city schools.
The Diploma of the school be-
comes a Life State Certificate after
the holder has taught successfully
for one year and received the ap-
proval of the State superintendent
of Public Instruction.
A Intermediary course Of two and
one half years is offered which lead
to the Certificate. This becomes a
State Certificate which is valid for
FIVE years, after the holder has
taught successfully for one year.
The school has large reference
and text book libraries and well
equipped physical and biological
laboratories. Excellent facilities
are provided for special work in
Manual Training, Domestic Science,
Music, Drawing and Physical Train
ing.
Tuition is free in the Model Grades
The pupils in these grades have the
advantages of the courses in Music,
Drawing, Manual Training, Domes
tic Science and Physical Training
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12
MUELLER-.MoRRoW NUPTIALs

A very pretty wedding occurred
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. T. W.
Morrow, in River Falls, Wednes-
day evening, March 4, when their
daughter, Jessie E., was married
to Herman w. Mueller. After the
arrival Of the gu SITS, and just pre-
ceeding the playing OF the we'd
ding march, Miss Farnsworth sang
Love Is All I ASK" which was
very impressive. At the beauti-
full strains of Lohengren's we'd
ding march, played by Miss Edna
Morrow, the bridal couple ascend
ed the stairs. Leading the way
were the little flower girls, Alice
and Velma Dunn, and, marching
through the parlors, they took
their places beneath an arch of
smilax and white roses, from which
was suspended a large, white bell.
The ring service was used, Rev.
Mr.. Gray Off iati1g.
After the usual good wishes and
congratulate rs were offered, the
bridal couple led the way to the
dining room, where an elaborate
wedding supper was served. The
decorations were in green, with
white roses.
The bride was gowned in white
crepe de chine, over white messal-
line, and carried brides roses. Her
travelling suit was navy blue, with
hat to match. She was the recip-
lent Of many valuable presents of
sterling silverware and cut glass.
About eleven o'clock they es-
capped from repeated showers of
rice to an automobile in which they
left for Hudson, to take the mid
night train for a wedding trip to
the southern part Of the state,
their many friends wishing them
a pleasant trip and happy days
for the future.
Mrs. Mueller taught school sue
cessfully for two years and was a
graduate of the Normal school,
class of 1913. Mr.. Mueller is an
up-to-date young farmer, who re-
Gently bought a farm in Kinnic-
kinnic. After May LIST they will
be at home to their friends at
Plainview farm.
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At TIE NORMAL


A double header basketball game
between the Freshmen VS. Third
Years, and Juniors IS Seniors, will
be played at 3:l5 tomorrow. Tht
two winning teams will play on
Saturday evening rs a preliminary
to the Stevens Point game. TIL,
latter game will be called at 7a5
and will close in time TO allow those
who wish to 10 attend the Cathedral
Choir program at the M. E church.
Professor Himelick is on a bust
ness trip to Indianapolis
The committee making he inves
tigation If the Wisconsin Normal
schools visited the ST. Cloud, Mimi !,
Normal school last week Presi-
dent Crabtree, who is member OF
the committee, gave as the purpose
of the visit the desire to study the
connec ton hetwt EN- the Norma
school and the public schools H.
was pleased with the ST Cloud
plan, but he thinks the River Falls
plan equally good He consider
ST Cloud to be one of the strong
Normal schools of the country and
he says the work of the St. Cloud
public schools is rated very high
throughout the country.
President Crabtree attended the
Richmond, Va , meeting of the de-
partment of superintendents of the
| National Educational Association,
February e to II. He reports a
large attendance from all parts OF
the United States and an exception
ally interesting program. He was
impressed with the Southern hospi-
tality and also with the enjoyment
which Southern youth seems to get
out of ease and comfort.
THE STEVENS POINT GAME
The game at Stevens Point was
played last Friday evening. From
the time Of the first whistle to the
close OF the game ''there was some.
thing doing" During the first few
minutes of play neither side scored
Both teams displayed good team
work. Defensive playing was strong
on both sides. At the end of the
first half River Falls led by score
of 10 to II. Very few fouls were
called.
The second half started with {
rush and the score see. sawed until i
was Is to 10 in favor of Stevens
Point. Reed tied the score by free
throw. Miller was replaced by Johr
Nelson.
According to Inter collegiate
rules five minutes are required tc
play off a tie game. Nelson scored
for River Falls, then Stevens Point
rallied and with three lucky shot:
brought the final score to Is to 81.
President Sims wrote Presiden
Crabtree that the game was the bes
possible, clean and sportsmanlike.
These two teams will meet on thu
local gym. foo, next Saturday even
ing, the game to be called at ISIS.
LA CROSSE 70; R. F. II
After having played hard game
against Stevens Point, the Rive
Falls team was not in the best o
condition for the game al La Crosse
Saturday evening. During the frs
five minutes no one scored. The
score at the end of the first half was
ID to 7 in favor of the home team
During the second period the same
kind of game continued. The La
Crosse boys outweighed River Falls
by fifteen pounds to the man.
Mrs. Wickland, organist at the
Congregational church, gave re,
cital at the church yesterday after
noon before the students and faculty
| re fha Norm al cch00l II Wac GREAT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12
Keen Warm While Asleep.

Among the Musgum tribe of the Ka-
merun, near Lake Chad, German
explorer reports that he has discover
ed an unexpected luxury. AS the
nights are very cold In that part, the
beds are built like stone collins, and
underneath fire burns all night, keep
ing the sleeper warm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12

the devil.
The hasty buyer is ALWAYS
WASTEFUL. If you want to
buy al automobile you don't
rush in where angels fear to
tread. do you? No; you read mp
all the advertisements on cars
you can. You get posted thor
oughly on the subject. If your
wife wants to provide weeks
supplies for the home she's not
going to rush off and buy pell
NELL at the first place she hap
pens to come to, is she? Not
much. She's going to watch the
paper REGULARLY for SPE-
GALS and then she's going to
make out a list of what she real
~ wants and buy where she gets
the MOST and BEST for the
money.
Sensible and economical buy
ers always find it to their advan-
tage to keep CONSTANTLY
POSTED by reading the ads. in
this paper. Make our advertis-
ing columns your DIRECTORY
OF ECONOMY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-03-12
DECEPTION A
CRAVE OfFENSE
ExdggerdtiOn a Blood Relative
to fdlSGhOOd.
EXPERIENCE OF CONSUMERS.

In the Art of Deception the Mail Order
Houses Excel the World-Whers 10
the Doubling Thomas Who Does Not
/. Remember the sight Unseen"
Trades of Boyhood Days?