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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
HUMAN INTEREST STORIES FROM THE WAR ZONE

New York-Many human interest
stories OF the war are to be
found in the German newspapers ar
irving in New York. Among them are
the following:
A soldier in a hospital in Heidelberg
recounted that helplessly wounded he
lay in a trench, when to his surprise
he saw his brother ride by. I'VE
greeted each other affectionately
and asked him to transport me to the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Arizona Bank Falls.

Phoenix, Ariz.-The Valley bank,
the largest financial institution in Ari-
iona, which suspended Tuesday. has
been put under the charge of ]. C.
Callaghan, state auditor. The Valley
had a capital of $l5O.O00, and deposits
of S2.225. 900,
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Quite Likely.

A stranger in London inquired of
Pat which was the shortest way to
the hospital.
Pat seriously replied: "By shouting
Three cheers for Germany"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
The Patlence of Man.

Magistrate understand that you
overheard the quarrel between the de-
tendant and his wife?
Witness-Yes. sir.
Magistrate-Tell me, If you can,
what he seemed to be. doing =
Witness-He seemed to be doing
the listening, sir.-NationaI Monthly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Omitted the Pretty Ones.

He-our hostess was really the
most beautiful woman of all present.
She twho was not invibed)-I dare
say. She took good care to provide
for that when she sent out her invi-
tatiOns.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13

"A couple" said Mrs. Simpkins,
got married after a courtship which
had lasted so years."
4 suppose" replied Mr.. Simp-
kins. the poor old man had become
too feeble TO hold ont any longer"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
peaoe Paet Ratlfled.

Washington.-The peace commits
sion treaty between the United States
and Great Britain became operative
November 10 upon the exchange of
Publications between ambassador
Spring Rice and Secretary Bryan.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Steamer Sunk bY Mine.

Maassluis, Holland.-The Norwegian
steamer Pluton, bound from London
for Christiania, was sunk by mine
Sunday off Yarmouth Nineteen men
of her crew and three passengers were
rescued by Dutch iugger.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13

WAS your husband cool when you
told him there was a burglar In the
house?" asked Mrs. Hammer.
Cool" replied Mrs. Gabb, 'T should
say he was cool. Why. his teeth chat.
tered .
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
pertInenf annnnatIon.

A wealthy but misery merchant was
celebrated for having a magnificently
decorated dining room. whilst his
viandss were very few. A celebrated
wit was invited to dine on a certain oc-
casion. and the host asked him If he
didn't think the room elegant.
EYES," was the reply. 'But 1t is not
quite to my taste"
"And what change would you
maker" asked the host.
WELL" answered the wit, IF this
were my house. you know, l would
have''-looking at the eeiling-'less
gliding and"-here he glanced furtive
" at the dining table-"more carving
courtship is the frying pan and mat
s-fysars,v a fha Are
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Fisherman's Luck.

The Rescuer-How the deuce was
1t you came to fall in?
The Rescued didn't come to fall
in; came for alf days fishin'!-
Saturday Journal.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
PreIlmInariea comnIeted.

SO you are getting married,
George?"
Yes; | we're prayed fer the third
time on Sunday."-Tatler.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Allowed for Seams ONLY.

Why aren't you going to the ball?"
4 have a slight cold"
You can wrap up well"
! know. But | don't think my ball
gown would stand q aneeze. r-Waaha
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13

True 10 His PRINCIPLES.

A newcomer to Idaho from the
strictly prohibition state of Kansas
had the misfortune one wintry day to
fall into the rapids of a swift run
ming river when the Thermometer
stood several degrees below zero. He
was saved with difficulty. and his
clothes became a rafting sheath of
ice before his rescuers could get him
to the nearest saloon.
seWhatll you have. DAM" inquired
the barkeep," solicitously.
The Kansan opened his eyes and
answered weakly: Guess I'll take a
glassful of lemonade. "-Lippincotts.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Long Hours.

"How,s the new man? Industrious?' -
Why yes. He's a 16-hour-a-day
man"
1T can't be possible"
'Oh, yes, it is. He works eight
hours a day and l put in eight hours
more trying to keep him on the job"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13
Bounds for ForeIan Mlaslons.

Boston.-Appropriations for mission
airy work amounting to 100000 were
voted at Tuesdays meeting of the
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1914-11-13

courtship is the frying pan and mat
rimony Is the fire.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
The House ny tn. side OF the Ro. :.

To The Editor Of The Time s- Dispatch:
Sir see a request In this mornings Times
Dispatch for the following poem which take
pleasure in sending l hope you will publish f.,
A. II. L.
Let me live in house by the side OF the road
Where the race of men 60 by;
The men who are good. and the who are
bad.
AS good and bad as T.
would not sit in the scorner's seat,
or hurl the cynic's ban;
Let me livo in a house by the side OF the road.
And he friend 20 man.
sec from my house by the side OF the road;
Ey the side Of the highway OF life,
the men who press with the ardor OF hope.
The men who are faint with the strife;
kut turn not away from tn cir smiles nor their
tears;
Both parts OF an infinite plan.
Let me live in my home by the side OF the road.
And he friend man.
SAMUEL WALTER FOSS.
Richmond. August II.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19

his hand toward a vessel rnoored
alongside the wharf There she is. and
a better boat YOU won't And anywhere:
ehooner-r!gg"d, hfty fee; over all.
twenty-five horsepower motor aux!l.-
ary. two stateroom8-ail ready for as
long a coastwisc cruise as YOU care 10
taxi. Come aboard"
lie led briskly across the wharf.
down n ganeplank. then aft along the
deck 70 "A companionway by which the
~" men gained comfortable and
roony cabin, bright with fresh white
enamel.
Here the Ugh, Of the cabin lamp re.
vcaied 70 Alau's searching scrutiny a
person Of sturdy build and independent
carriage, with roughly modelled
good humored face. reddish hair. and
steady though twinkllne blue eyes
Name. Earcus." the Young man in
trodUced himself checrfully. christ
state Of liie, TIA, broke That's the
rub. he laughed. and shrugged shame
faced. .! found myself hard up this
spring with this boa, on my hands
sunk every cent had--and then some
hitting out on an oral charter with
moneyed blichter In New York who
was 10 have met n. here fortnight
since IL didn't--and here / am. IN
pawn 10 the ship chandler. desperate
enough Tor anything"
How much do YOU owe"
Upwards OF hundred"
Say advance thnt amount when
can wc SAIL
The young man reflected breny.
There's something 70 engagingiy
idiotie about this proceeding" h. or
served wis,Cul!y. rye got the s;rang-
est kind oc a hunch It's going 10 90
through. Pay my bills. ard We can 30
or inside an hour. That is"
lie checked with All exclamation CT
dismay, chaptallen. i may have some
trouble soaring up crew At short
notice
'Itow much ~ crew do you need.
one other who knows his Job viii
he enouGh--it | can hnd him had
two men engaged. but last week they
got tired doing nothing for nothing
and left nc nat,
Then that's settled. Alan said.
Il know boats Ill be your erew-and
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
WHAT WAS NEWS
FIFTY YEARS AGO

me report that the enemy had quietly taken
possession OF Signal Hill proved TO be true. but
clads sailed down the river. took possession and
shelled the hill hotly the enemy retired In
naste Confederate troops then took possession.
a ,iu inc signal service was restored Signal
Hin Is on the plantation of Henry Cox two and
half miles below Chafilns BLUM.
The report that Brgadicr General Chamblss
was killed In the battle OF Tuesday the
CHARLES City Road proves to he true. His
dead body has been sent into our lines by the
enemy under flag OF truce
The exact location OF the fierce battle OF last
Tuesday was near Fusselrs Mill. between the
Darbytown and Charles city Roads. The enemy
made furious charge upon our lines sue
cecdinS In breaking through Wrghts Brigade.
But they were speedily driven back. with
rible slaughter By Lanes North Carolina Bri-
gade assisted BY parts of two Georgia brigades
1t was terrific fight while 1t lasted. The Con
federates captured 800 prisoners and several
hundred firearms.
Prisoners taken last Tuesday report that tho
Federal general Ferrero, dancing master and
commander Of negro troops. was killed in thu
fight on the Darbytown Road.
Our artillery in front OF PctcrsburG at >
O'Clock yesterday morning opened fire the
enemy all along the line and kept it up for one
hour and Il half 1t was feebly responded to by
the enemy. After that there was the usual quiet
all down the lines.
a Federal force from the Fifth Army Corps
made an exhibition yesterday on our right from
Petersburg. and struck the Weldon Road sA
miles from Petersburg. They burned the Brick
House and tore UP some OF the railroad track
However, they quickly attacked by
Walkers Virginia and Davis's Mississippi Bri-
gades, and driven by to the line IN front OF
Petersburg. In the engagement the enemy was
severely punished and $50 prisoners taken
Some of the prisoners taken reported that the
object OF this to cause the with
drawal of Lees men from the front while u
general attack all along the front might be
made, but no such attack made up TO mid
night last night.
Officers engaged in the fight on the Darby
town and Charles city Road last Tuesday say
that In proportion to the numbers engaged 1t
WAS much terrific fight than that OF the
Crater In front of Petersburg on July 30. ana
that the slaughter Of the enemy Was mnch
greater proportionately.
General Stoneman. the weeping Federal
raider who surrendered to General Wheeler in
Georgia and is still a prisoner Of war, has been
transferred to Charleston. where ne STANDS a
better chance to he exchanged.
Colonel John Il. Murchison. of the Eighth
North Carolina Regiment. died IN Northern
priaoo the Ith.
Gold wa. quoted in New York on the 18TH a,
26s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
IlnlnpllrcN's New job

D REPRESENTATIVE Humphrey, OF Wash
ington, professional calamity bowler,
finding himself forced out OF job by the
turn Of events. seeks TO become the
opposition's chief inqusitor. Ills latest cf-
fort is a demand for an Investigation Of the
Agricultural Department, which it accuses of
publicity activity. That publicity of its work
is absolutely necessary, and, that, iii what ii
does and what II learns ia not made known
10 all the country, the department has no
excuse for existence does not worry AIR.
Humphrey. That the Department OF Aeri-
culture is essentially a department Of pub
Lefty and was organized for that purpose is
a matter OF no importance. Mr.. Humphrey
has 10 investigate something, doesn't he?
Then. why not the Department OF AGrcul-
ture? Everything else has already been in
yestiga ted
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
More Work for Colonel Cocktails,

THE best reward that can be given 10 Colo
l mel Goethals for having pushed through
TO triumphant completion the worlds great
est engineering feat would he TO give him
another great big task. Therefore. the re
port that the government proposes 10 send
him up 10 Alaska 10 build the soreiy needed
railroad will be acclaimed everywhere
Disgust was very general even at the pos
sibility that so truly great a public servant
as Goethals might become Police Commits
sioner of New York. The man who built the
Panama Canal was worth a better fate than
that He should welcome such splendid
opportunity 10 continue his nigh service 10
the country by giving Alaska transporta-
ton system that Will be worth more to it
Than even the great ditch is worth TO the
commerce of the world
They say that republics arc ungratoful
With respect 10 Colonel Goerhals the United
States is grateful enough 10 express its obi
cation by giving him another opportunity TO
serve human progress. That is probably all
ne desires
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
Autonomy for Poland

u USSlA'S proclamation that she will grant
1 y autonomy 10 a reunited Poland If the
German and Austrian sections OF that gal
liant and unfortunate people fight for tho
Gar, has the peculiar interest OF being the
first approach TO the widening Of popular
government in Europe which. il is hoped in
this country. will he the one gain to human
ity result of the great war.
Skeptic:sm will be fot. however. as to
Russias sincerity The Muscovtes have
nothing TO learn either from Germany or
Austria in matters Of absolutsm The Duma
was created only to be reduced TO impotence
an exponent of the popular will. Never
theless, il is significant that the Gar should
recognize the advisability of holding out the
promise OF form Of independence in his
desire TO got Polish support
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
Dummy Directing Infnshionnhic.

The trustees Of an estate have brought an
interesting suit under the sherman act against
the New York, New Haven and Hartford Rail
road Company and all its directors from 1904
to 100? who arc now living. and the estates
OF three directors who dead
The complainants. holding trustees,
New Haven shares allege that the acts of these
directors were in violation of the sherman act
and that under the damage provisions OF the
act, the stockholders are entitled to recover
not only Sl02,00o.000. the estimated amount
squandercd. or worse. by theae directors. but
even three times that sum. $500. 600. 900
The proceeding is effort of minority
stock holder to bring To reckoning and rcstitu-
ton these directors, whose inhdelty to their
trust and acts in apparent violation of the law
resulted in such enormous losses to the actual
owners OF the New Haven corporation prop
crty
1t is interesting proceeding. Upon its
chances OF success lawyers may be left de-
bate. Should the final decision be in favor OF
the compla inants. they VIII have gone far to
show how dummy" and other unfaithfu direct
ing may be made most decidedly unfa shionable
Chicago Herald.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19

that we do not need more babies nearly so
much as we need better ones.
Ii is doubtful that President Wilson be-
lfeyes that his people are Enthusiastically
unthrifty, although the charge has been
made so often that it now passes unchal-
lcnged. Ours is very high standard of
living as compared with that common in
European countries. Our people are so much
interested in living and have, speaking very
broadly. so much Of the means to make life
interesting. that they may appear to have
no heed for the morrow. We are not
cheese pairing nation because we have no
need to he. If ever the struggle for exist
ence becomes so deadly in this country as it
is in nearly all Europe, we shall be thrifty
because of bitter necessity 1t is not prob
able that thrift has ever, will ever be-
come national Characteristic except under
economic pressure for Il long period. Mean
while President Wilson has quite enough
work IN hand without trying to teach the
people what they should do with their
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
MenncinR Sclf-COnfldcnce.

To The Editor or The Times Dispatch
Sir,-Lcwis II. Blair asks what impartial m nd
can doubt tho outcome OF the present The
answer, think Is that none doubt 1t and
that outcome Will inevitab bly, be the defeat of
Germany. Mr. Blair. In his last letter assumes
that the French are depressed and afraid. while
the Germans are supremely confident. That as
sumption Is open to grave doubt, and even II
true. Is not ground for belief that Germany
win over France. Great Britain, Belgium. Japan
and Russia combined. AS for supreme self
confidence ii is more often than not danger
Sclf-conidcncc served the Germans terrible
blow at Liecc. The German egotism is the
OF the war. German egotism caused the early
checks and II is German egot!sm that Is going
TO bring about defeat for Germany much sooner
than the inevitable would otherwise have &C
Cured. AMERICAN
Richmond. August Is. 1914
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keep in touch with home news during
vacation by reading The Times Dispatch
The Unprernredncss Of England

Q ONE OF the London newspapers are bitter
y ~ criticizing the British War Office for
the alleged lack OF preparation TO conduct
war on great scale. and there is probably
more than little ground for the structures
England has chronic habit of "muddling
through" its wars But the British depend
upon citizen soldiers and have not Jared so
badly, just as the Belgians have been able
to put up quite a fight, although it, too, de-
ponds on voluntary enlistment.
Besides, Great Britain relics upon her navy
to keep her free from invasion Considering
the number of British merchantmen that are
the seven seas and the absence of
those flying the German flag, it would appear
that the British navy is ION the job
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19

III fruitless and perhaps ill-adviscd in
quirics; then his luck. such as it was.
lea him on suspicion down q poorly
lighted wharf. at the extreme end Of
which hc discovered lonely young
man p"rched atop n pile hands in
pockets. gaze turned seward, hips
pufscd whistline soulfully.
At tho sound Of footsteps this per
son interrupted himself long enough
TO appraisc the stranger with one
swift glance Of apprehension. then. re-
assured. resumed his harmonious di-
version with an added accent Of melan-
choiy, and with II his gloomy stare
across tide wherein. now black night
was fallen. pallid wraiths of yachts
swung just visibly beneath uneasy
riding lights.
Pardon me-" Alan ventured. but
perhaps YOU can help me out"
You've come TO the wrong shop. my
friend" the young man interposed with
morose civiiity: II couldn't help any
body out of anything--the way ! am
now"
I'm sorry" said Alan. but
thought possibly you might know
where could ind seaworthy boat
TO charter"
What kind of hoat?" the young
man demanded sharply.
Anything moderately fast we'll
found and able. with accommoda tions
for two passeng ers-onc a lady"
The young man slipped smartlv
down from his perch If YOU don t
look sharp" he said ominously, you'll
charter the Seayenture." He waved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
l Good Model

n n EMORlAL services were held in Mexico
wi City the other day over the grave Of
Francisco Madero. If the Constitutions lists
who now control the government of Mexico.
will show their respect and honor for the
memory of Madero in more practical ways
they will lead their countrymen out of the
slough of despond AIadcro lacked power
and the strength TO control, and that Car
rama and Villa possess Ii they also pos
sess Maderos patriotism. his craftsmanship
and his far-seeinc vision, and if these quail
ties exercised. they will pay greater
tribute 10 the murdered President than by
memorial services. and, what is OF infinitely
N ore Importance, they will make themselves
even more valuable 10 Mexico than was the
man they honor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
Uncle sam n. santa Claus,

Seventy-hve per cent OF the toys which MI
young Americas stocking at Christmas time are
made in Germany ana France.
The manufacturers OF these are not huddled
up In factory buildings In big cities, but thou
sands and thousands OF thrifty little Hans and
Gretchcns in their own homes. Vie with Francois
and Marie, their antaeon!stic French cousins. in
making the trinkets that fill the Christmas
stockings of children. Shiploads of these
wares come this country every year.
Now this supply is 10 be cut off--for hoS long
nobody knows.
our toy factories are tcw-so what arc We
going TO do about il? Young America must have
happy Christmas. lie must have toys and
gcw-gaws.
Will the very emergency bring the impetus 10
Anne rican handicrafts, which can fnd ready work
wherever there are nativ. woods and grasses
and pottery soil and where there little
hands, In town and country, ready and restless
for work ATLANTA Constitution.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19

The closing of the speculative markets OF the
United States has served To prevent good deal
o. mischief and danger in that particular drec-
ton. and the general feeling is that this cXpedi
adopted just In the nick OF time. So
far the disaster TO firms has not been serious in
the aggregate. ana wc may cherish the hope
that the worst is passed Whatever MAJ a..
developments Of the fcw days, ~
every reason to expect that IN this .oGptrE
i'll effects consequent upon the threat Of n
general European war will be temporary
II the present fears arc realized It win soon
he obvious that the United States will have n
tremendous advantage as the greatest OF the
worlds neutral markets. This is not saying.
however. that general European will be.
IN the long run, a material blessing to the peo
pie Of the United States because sooner later
we must suffer 10 some extent from the wide
spread ruin. We arc merely speak g of the
earlier consequences Of tho Colossal struggle.
Everything indicates that these viii result In a
quiz eninG of our commercial and Industrial
activities and hasten the revival which has been
predicted for the early fall--New Orleans States.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19
THE PUBLIC PULSE
Editorial Expressions From Leading
Newspapers
A Sharp Lesson.

The folly Of what has been going on In the
South has finally been brought very keenly to
the knowledge OF our people
They have put all OF their eggs in one basket.
They have trusted one crop. They have grown
cotton and bought hay and toodstuhs for man
a nd beast from other parts Of the country.
IL the southern cotton grower cannot sell his
cotton AT good price, ne is in bad way.
BY the first of September II Is posso bic that
the whole situation may clear up. II is possible
that cotton may be marketed at a good price.
But the possibility OF these things not being
true shows how necessary il is for people
TO be self sustaining within their own territory.
Memphis Comm ercial- Appeal.
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Too Many Ingredients.

Mrs Renton tasted the savory morsel she
had carefully compounded in the chahng dish
and looked at her husband somewhat appre-
hensvely. Then she said:
Somehow, 1t don't taste jus, as Mrs Mink.s
did the other night. Yet thought remem-
bered the recipe all right ! suppose | must
have left something out"
Mr.. Benton tasted rehectively.
Il don't think So" he remarked.
Mrs Benton's face Frightened vsibiy Then
her husband continued
There's nothing YOU could leave out" he said.
that would make II taste like this. It's some
thing you've put in!'-kansas City star
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-08-19

The l-uncnburs Call would have us believe
that the girls of that thriving town super
women ~ writer in 4 Chicago paper" 1t says
asserts that "A young man is sure of welcome
when he calls a young lady with n box OF
candy In his hands. That may be the custom
In some places. but In this town girls think
more OF the mental and moral qualities OF the
man than they do of Il pound of candy Tell
II to the marines. DO! It's sour grapes tina
make them say that