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The sun., 1914-09-01
GLUT OF MAIL TO SOLDIERS.
Rush Causes Delay, but Service I,
Heinz Improved

PARIs. Aug. 3l.-Letters to soldiers at
tne front are carried free. and because
OF this many poor women write eight
or ten letters daily to their sons or bn..
bands In the army hoping that out OF the
lot one will be received
This has put such burden on the mill
itary mail delivery corps that tho whole
service is confused. the mail carriers he.
Ing swamped.
Soldiers are complaining OF the DELAYED
deliveries hut the service Is being
straightened out. and promises ara made
that 1t will be better In future
The sun., 1914-09-01
DREYFUs TO FIGHT FOR FRANCE
Gets Commission In Army-son
Wins Promotion on Battlefield.

LONDON, Aug 31.-An Exchange Ttle-
graph Company despatch from The Hague
says that because OF distinguished SER
vices in the fight at Chareroi the eldest
son of Major Alfred Dreyfus. who is
serving as Il sergeant in the French army.
was promoted on the battlefield.
The despatch also states that Major
Dreyius has notified relatives ~ ItrccAt
that Minister oil War Mi.lerand has
granted mis- Application Tor q commission
In the army.
Major Dreyfus IL the French army OH
Ger VINO was convicted twenty years ago
OF having sold State secrets TO d tortIgn
power.
Cant. Alfred Dreylus was convicted by
a coult-m4rt.al Of high treason In 1894.
He was sentenced to solitary con-
nnement for life and was depOr,cd u
Devils Island. His case aroused world
wide interest and caused deep ag taton
in France. the entire country beng di-
vded between those who believed no
had been justly convicted and others who
were convinced OF his innocence.
After the most sensational campaign OF
its kind ever witnessed In any country
Dreyfus was brought back TO France for
n new trial lie was again convicted,
but received a lighter sentence. His
supporters renewed their activity and
"A third trial was finally granted at
which he was completely eXonerated.
He was reinstated in the army mmed-
ately after and was promoted to the
rank OF major,
The sun., 1914-09-01

If this country is to pursue its own de-
velopmcnt at rate necessary to keep
It's industries busy and its labor em-
of capital will have to he raised IN Amer
lea by our railroads, municipalities and
corporations 1t Is known that already
numerous undertaking.. have been ahan-
doned owing TO the failure 20 get prom
ised foreign capital The circular then
says:
Enough has been said to suggest some
OF the limitations upon our ability to
go out and pick up the trade that the
warning nations have had. Much OF rhat
trade will simply disappear because the
creative force behind II has been devoted
TO other ends. II remains 70 be said, how
ever. that We are clearly under compul-
sion to make the most Of the present OPP
portunity to enlarge our trade In the
markets which Europe is temporarily
obliged to surrender. We need to make
good our losses elsewhere, and there is
an opportunity To- obtain permanent
foothold in fields that offer great possi-
bllt.cs for the future. Even though the
development OF these countries be checked
temporarily by failure to obtain capital
for large constructive works, the current
ne, ds of their people must be supplied,
and these will be paid for by their cur
rent exports.
History contains no parallel TO the con-
ditious and problems with which we have
been suddenly brought face to face. and
which are likely 10 confront US until the
equilibrium Of the world has been reestah-
lished. which Is years in the future. 1t
behooves every American banker 10 give
his best thought TO scientific study OF
them and his best efforts to patriotic
support Of his country's policies The
United states cannot only do much to for
ward its own permanent Interests, but in
SO doing 1t Will be serving the best in
forests ot all the world.
The sun., 1914-09-01
WILL TEACH BOMB DROPPING.
BIeriot to stnrt AeropIanc school
for Pilots

PARIS, Aug. 3l.--Louis Bleriot, the first
man to fly across the Channel in ar aero
plane Is going to establish an aeroplane
school for pilots which Will have special
course in bomb dropping
at Is my belief that the importance of
the aeropane, great as II now is, will grow
with the course Of the war. Just how
great IA part aeroplanes will take | cannot
say, but | am positive that II two armies
clashcd the one with the best air squad
would easily win, other things being
equal"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12

After travelling 5000 the first time Miss Gibson girl whom he pledged to wed L s spencer Seattle Wash in appointment After taking good look at her he declared that she picture, home He got auaned with her through matrimonial bureau
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
TEE BsBEE DAY REVIEW sATURDAY MORNING. DEcEMBER 2 l9
HUNT MAY PROCLAIM
 ADOPTED LAWS TODAY
80 Per Cent and Old Age Mea-
 Sures Will Be in ProCIa- nation.

PHOENIX, Dec 11.-Gov Hunts proclamation declaring an the meas ures adopted at the November cleo ton laws win be issued Saturday or Monday according to an announce ment made at the capitol today.
 The so per cent law. and old age and mothers pension. will be included in the proclamation In fact every single one of the measures will be in- cluded "The law requires that an be included in the proclamation, said the governor today
 This should set aside the reports in circulation that the governor will omit the so per cent an dthe old age and mothers pension bills. Globe citizens plan to petition the governor to omit the latter while protests against the so per cent law have been filed with the national government at Washington by the British and Italian embassies
 The fate of the six condemned men under sentence to die at the state prison a wek from Saturday will un- doubtedly be known just before the governor issues his proclamation, as the minute the proclamation is out the governor losps his pardon, re- prieve and committing power.
 If the governor acts on behalf of the six men he must do SO before the time he issues his proclamation, as one of the measures becoming effect i've with the proclamation provides that pardoning, reprieying and com muting O fsentences shall be placed in the hands of a board of pardons composed O fthe attorney general the superintendent of public instruc ton and a citizen member to be chosen by the two
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
FOUR lNJUNGTIONS TO BE SOUGHT IN TEST
 OF TIE DRY LAWS
Applications win Be Filed in the Federal Court at Globe Mon- day But Hearing May Be Held in Los Angeles.

pHOENlX. Dec 11-Four opplica- tions for injuncuons to prevent the prohibition amendment going into ef- feet the first of Inc year will be filed in the federal court at Globe. next Monday December IA The plan of having separate applications filed simultaneously In the different cities of the state where the court has sit- tings. has been dropped
 One of the applications win be fled in the name of Father Conneney. pas tor of All Saints Catholic church at Tucson; one in the name of the Owl Drug & Candy company. Prescott. representing the druggists. one in the name of the Adams Hotel conn pany Phoenix, representing the re- tail liquor dealers and the fourth in the name of Melczer Bros. Phoenix. representing the wholesale liquor dealers.
 It has been suggested that Judge William II. Sawtelle probably will choose to have the hearings in Los Angeles. and have judges of the dis trict of Southern California sit with him That. however, is entirely up to Judge Sawtelle He can hear the cases himself if he chooses.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
SCKOLz AGAIN HEAD
 OF MINING CONGRESS

PHOENIX, Dec. 11.-Calr Scholz Of Chicago again heads the American Mining Congress as its president. hay ing been reelected last night at the first meeting of the new board of di- rectors. Harvey Day of Wallace, Idaho. was lifted from third to first vlce-pres- ideut. M. s. Kemmerer of New York was chosen second vice-president and Walter Douglas of Bisbee third
 James P. Callbreath of Denver was reelected secretary, this making his tenth year in that office.
 The executive committee is now as follows: Carl Scholz, Charles S Keith of Kansas City and Walter Douglas
 pr. James g. Douglas of New York City was made an honorary life mem ber of the congress This is the high est honor the direceors can confer, and is given to but one man each year
 The publication Of a monthly bulle. tin or magazine devoted to the pre- sentation of legislative news and eco- nOmical discussions was decided upon by the directors. This is the only action taken. outside the election of theofficers. Secretary Calbreath will be the managing editor of the publi cation and win select his own as sistants. The magazine will be pub Hshed in Washington.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
ARIZONA RAILROADS
 WILL BE APPRAISED
Experts Locate at Prescott to State Work Which Will
 Last Months.

PRESCOTT, Arizona Dec. H. In accordance with plans formu- lated at Washington and at the in- stance Of the Interstate Commerce Commission. the freight appraisng of the valuation of railroads. will bring to this city beginning tomor- row. the first set of engineers, num- bering fifteen, with several attaches all in their private ear The day fol- lowing, the second party, arrives, and Of equal number
 The duties to-be carried out VIII require from five to six months, and an the above engineers will make this city their official home during that time The work to be perform ed is important, in order that the commission may arrive at the actual cost of construction. the expense of maintenance. and the carrying cost Of freight The work win be carried out just as earnestly as if the engi- neers were employed in building a railroad and in which every inch of the s. F. P. & P and it's allied lines is to be observed in a professional capacity The engineers come from the northern part Of the nation The only representative of the s. P. P. G P in field work will be Division En gineer II. L. FisheL whose of.cia designation is that of pilot
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
CHRISTMAS TRUCE IS OUT OF QUESTION.

BERLIN, Dec 11.-A proposal by pope benedict for a truce among the warning nations during the Christmas holidays is said by the official press bureau to have been declined by Rus sia. The German press bureau had previously announced that Germany is willing to agree to a Christmas truce provided the other belligerents assent cd
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12

lent German attack was repulsed. In the same region as these, our tren- ches are reported in an official com municatlon as taken by the Germans. have been recaptured by us. On the rest of the front there is nothing i'm portant 10 report"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
BRITISH LIFE LOSS WAS VERY SMALL.

LONDON, Dec 11.-The secretary of the admiralty received a dispatch from Vice Admiral Sturdee of the British squadron giving the British casualties in the battle off the Falk. land Islands in which the German cruisers Scharnhorst, Gneisenau and
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
AUSTRIA REPORTS
 SATISFACTORY ACTIONS.

AMSTERDAM, Dec 1.-The Aus trian official statement from Vienna says: "Operations in the Carpathians are progressing, according to our plan The enemy yesterday fought mainly rear guard actions which were
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
COUNTRY LEDGER IS
 MOVED BACK TO PARIS.

PARIS, Dec. 1.-The ledger of na- tional debt containing the names of bondholders was today brought to Paris from Bordeaux It required ten cars to transport the ledger A de- tail of the German plan was to seize
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
CABINET AGAIN
 MEETS IN PARIS

PARIS, Dec. 1.-The cabinet council was held at the Palace of Elysee. the first to meet here since September 8. on which date the gov ernment left for Bordeaux when the invaders were within twenty miles of the capital
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12

this vast book and hold it for in- demnlty. It requested the government and also private finance will be
 thrown into confusion. All the govern ment office is bustling Thousands of tons of paper are arriving constantly.
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12

repelled In Galicia there is still no decision Przemysl is only surrounded by the enemy and is not being at- tackled. The garrison daily make sor- ties which keep the enemy at re- spectful distance from the fortress zone"
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12

| Leipzig were sunk as seven men kill ed and four wounded. No officers were hurt
Bisbee daily review., 1914-12-12
FRENCH TAKE BACK TRENCHES FROM GERMANS

PARIS, Dec 1.-The night official report says
 Tn the region of Ypres a very yio-
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02
Death Of Mrs. WI. Swarsz.

This community vas very mucl
snocked when the news was spreai
about the city that Mrs. w. L
Swargz who resides q few mile
southwest of this city, had diet
after q brief sfiicsion at 80 a. m.
Fnaay morning, June %, 1914.
Maybeile Connolly, the subject oI
our sketch was born In Pontiac
Illinois. May 9. 1867, and was there,
fore aged ~, years month and II
days Il the time Of her death.
The deceased was married to w.
L Swartz al Deighton. Kansas. ia
1887, and from this union nine child
fen were born. one daughter, Lillian.
aged Eve proceeding her abont three
years ago. The living two sons and
six daughters are all residents OF
this yiciniiy and we're at her bedside
during her brett illness and death.
Sne leaves her husband. vern, Iva,
Mrs. Fred Creek Hazel. Lee.
Myrtle. Esther. Gladys. AMI Alvina.
the two-monih-old babe, besides 3
brother and two sisters and a host Of
friends To mourn her untimelv de-
mise.
Mr.. Swartz and family came to
NeEperce Prairie about IL years ago
and have been constant residen'ers
here since. A brother and sister
we're called here from Spokane DUR
ing her illness but returned a few
days before her death. believing Der
on the road to recovery. A sister
in-law. Mrs. Z len Cocnelly arrived
prior to her death and vas present al
she funeral.
The Last sad cbsequies took place
at The Brethren chrych Sunday
al II o'clock, Rev. B. il
Fike preaching the funeral sermon. |
after which the remains were laid to /
rest In cur beautiful cemetery at
which ceremony a large attendance
sas noted. The Herald joins with !
he host of friends Of the bereaved |
relatives in extending most heartfelt
coincidence.
Members OF lhe bsreaved family /
sesife herewith to thank the kind
friends who during the illness Of
heir wife and mother assisted by
leeds and words OF cheer. to tighten
heir burden during the last sad hours
d this their great affsicsIon.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02

One of the preItiess weddings o.
the season was that of Bessie Ma
Cook and Everett Behnerd Blenders
which took place at the home of th'
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Charles Cook, Sunday, June 28,
1914.
Promptly at twelve o'clock, to the
strains of NendeIssohn's wedding
march played by Miss Norma Cook,
sister of the bride, the bride and
groom, unattended, entered the liv-
ing room where the impressive ring
ceremony Of the Christian Church
vas read by Rev. Geo e. Ellis at
an imposing altar banked with ferns
and syringas. over which was sns.
pended wedding bell Of ferns and
Shasta daisies
The bride vas daintily gowned in
shadow lace over white charmanse
and carried an effective bouques Of
Shasta daisies and ferns. The
groom was attfred in the conventional
black.
Following the ceremony, sunp
tuous seveu-course weddiag Sinner
was served to the invited guests.
The bride and groom we're the recip-
tents of many beautiful and valuable
wedding gifts.
Those present we're mr.. and Mrs.
w. K. Blenders and Frank and John
0mer Marshall, Sherman
Al Mitchell. A. G. Soren-
son, Misses Eta and Clara wyman,
Louise Blenders, REQ Tanning,
Hazel ccSk. and the Messrs. Alvin
Caldwell. John Hamilton. Arthur and
Clair Tanning, Milan Cook. Harold
Cook ar. and Mrs. George Mc-
Lagan, of Vollmer; and Charles, |
Efis and Myrtle Jolly Of Lewiston, |
idaho.
The happy couple start out with
he best wishes of the entire commun-
ty and will Immediately settle down
o making home for themselves
tear this city where the groom Ia en-
ragged Ia farming. Both parties to
his happy union have legion Of
riends, who viii join With the Her
Id in extending heartiest congEatu-
asions and bon voyage over life's
tormy seas.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02

M. IT. Paige and family came up
from Lewiston Monday evening and
have again taken possession Of their
home Ia northwest Nezperces where
after few days they will be at home
to their many friends ~ we'll as feel
al home themselves. The intense
beat OF The river country did MOI
appeal 10 their comfort and they will
again be amongst as and bask IN
our more moderate sunshine sad
breath the pure mountain czone Of
which we have plenty for all and to
spare.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02
BOISE CONVENTIONS
ALIGN On LIQUOR
Demecrass Favsr Rsisrsndam; RepHb-
licans Legislative Enacamens; Pro-
gressives for Both Legislative Eaacs-
meas and constisusieaaI Amendment.

The liquor planks formed the real
bone of contention ia the platform
conventions of the Republican, Dem
ocratic and Progressive parties al
Boise Tuesday and Wednesday
the three caucuses being held be-
hind closed doors without conclusive
action Oh this sensitive phrase until
yesterday evening, when the majority
of delegates Of each party formulated
. plank upon which they felt their
candidates could 60 before the peo-
pie with the greatest assurance Of
success At the polls.
The Democrats favor submitting
the liquor question to the voters thru
the initiative and referendum, - weIl
as other matters Of general public
import.
The Republicans favor state vide
prohibition through Legislative en-
actment.
The Progressive favor state vide
prohibition through either constisu-
siOnal amendment or Legislative en-
acsmens.
The lines we're closely drawn be-
tween The Hawley and Fugent fac
tions IN the organization Of the Dem
ocratic convention Tuesday. the
Hawley following winning with a
vote Of l04 10 IS in electing A. M.
Bowen chairman over z. e. Elder.
Walter Fl. Hansen vas elected to
preside ever the Republican conpen-
lion which was harmonious through
out.
The other details of the convent
cos will be hnshed up this morning
and the delegates will delart for their
homes this evening.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02
THIRD STOCK SHOW
WAS GREAT SUCCESS
Drew Large and Sasislssd csswd- Big
rsr Ysa Nsza Year--Thrss Coed Base
Bah cames.

The Erss dag ol the Nsxpesee Anna
al Stock show wsa ideal 10 splse oi III
Gaes that Il had Fained almost eonsinu
onsly the two days previous ard al
though the skies in the morning looket
threatening. The clouds cleared awzs
By eight O'Clock and the balance o
the day was ali that eouid be wished
los. By noon. approximately 1900
people had assembled. Daring to shs
vet condition Of the streets. the pa
rade was pcsSponed lFom ten 70 one
oelock.
The Kaniah bard arrived a about
ii o'elock snd alter listening 70 >
iew musical selections. svsFyone skel-
tered to she various eating places that
bad been provided 10 safe the inner
man.
Amer dlnnsS the parade termed in
EEnas oi the aehool house and headed
BY she band marched south on Main
street 70 the depot. returning On hEa-
pie street and thence 10 the Fell cor
neg whese the speaking and stock iudg-
ing took place shortly after.
Ia the parade following the band
came young ladies. then young men,
then many members Of the Farmer
Union On horseback, the latter wcar-
Eng wreashs oi gEHin ard grasses about
their waissa and shoulders; then Iol-
Icwsd . aoas by she local Rochdale
Co.; shen about twenty stations: then
other hofses. brood mares. colts. jacks,
mules and cattle oI every description.
Following the stock came citizens la
automobiles and other ccnveyances.
making . string nearly one mile In
A. 'nfee 2 caocA 'hs oan game oe
sween o'snsesi's anu NsApe'se
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n'ns'' ..e 1Sa'e 's-,s' .sss ','s
sc0'a = Z = : ''''''s@ss'' Se
s'fangevalie z-l-o-o-o'V-o'o'o
Seapesss
y wzs pfaes'eaA'y : p''cneFa Dassle.
The battery 'oE 'asanaes''ie was Dris-
uen ana 0'0~a' ..''s''e" 's,A4as ous
- passesS ~ sszs's'ss 'ssav anu
Wade 'ns nome man aiming O sne
enemy ae sse& s& - e'snea s@s
waS ezcepsosA''s va = 'Hs s~a'es
we're unusually s'sss', -
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02
T'hese win Close JULY A.

We the undersigned agree to csose
our respective places of business all
day the fourth OF July.
Felt Mercantile Co.
P. e. Miller.
Paul Johnson.
Farmers State Bank.
Western Hardware Co.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02

just before departing Saturday
evening the Kamiah band lined up
In front OF The Herald Office and
gave US a parting concert. BY The
way. the Kamiah lads are some
players and their work here was
much appreciated. There wers few
idle moments for them while here
and they responded willingly to
every call and furnished excellent
inspiration. G. M. Morris. the
leader, Is also directing bands At
Denver and Woodland.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1914-07-02

OF the stock show looked rashe
gloomy. II vas cloudy and showers
had descended during the night and
continued at intervals up to eigh
O'Clock. bur thereafter she skies be
came clear and the weather became
very agreeable. AT one o'clock an
other shower hit us and thereafter
1.-THE day vas 6ne. The band played
during the stock judging which con.
sumed greater part Of the forenoon
After dinner the street sports tool
place In front OF Miller's hardware
These sports consisted Of foot races
by boys, and girls, diving into tub
Of water for nickles znd fat mems
foot race. We had partial list
Of the vicsors Of these sports but ON.
ing 10 an III wind blowing our notes
out Of the window, and our devil
failing 10 follow copy. the only win-
ners we can now recall ls that w. r.
Shoekley won the fas mans race !
Ia the free for all foot race, Senter
won first and RobiEson, second; ia
the boys race under 10 years. Fox
Won first and Olson second: in the
girls race Marie McCuily Won first
and Vera Rowe second.
After the races ! F. Taylor made
an address to the cro#d for half an
hour and then large crowd followed
the band to the ball park where the
Cottonwood and Kamiah base ball
teams were already chasing the
horaehidc.
The game was not considered So
good q one az the day Previous
the score at the end Of the game be-
ing 9 10 2 IN favor Of Cottonwood.
The acore by innings follows:
Cottonwood -0-2-0 90 s-S 0 0-8
Kamlah -0.0.o.f.0.i-0-0.0-2
On Sunday afternoon the two win-
ners, viz the Nexperce and Cotton
wood teams played off the rub. With
the following result
coss-o 0-0-4 600 0.0-0-s-7 0
Nszp-s-o-0-0-o,o D 100000
The game went 10 eleven innings |
and was anybody's game until the
finish. The battery for Cottonwood |
both days was Ruslemeyeg and Frye
The battery for Nesperce Sunday |
vas Larson and Wade. Chas.
crumpaoker ampired Saturday |
game, and CrumpackeE and Jimmy /
Parsons, both of KaEniah umpired |
The visiting fans all
seemed veil satisfied with the brand
sf ball put up by all the players.
We understand that some Of the
I've wire farmers and business men
sill at once get busy and organize
ia such q manner that these stock
shows will become a permanent
annual fixture here. It Is proposed
BY some shas committee of about
i've prominent farmers be appointed
who shall get together and name
Iases when II will be most conven-
ent TO show their stock and 10 make
,sheg suggestions for The besterment
X such an exhibition and It goea
Without saying the local Commercial
Hub will heartily cooperate 9Th +
hem along any lines to bring such
gate OF affairs about.