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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

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Reeeding Before the Sustained
Pressure Of the French and English
German Press Takes Pessimistlc
Tone-News Of Minor Importance
From Various Points.
On the Battle Front. Oct. 2.-Heavy
re-enforcements for the allies, made up
of East Indian troops and territorials,
the latter Including a Scotch regiment
of sharpshooters, have been hurled at
the right wing of the German army,
which is giving way foot by foot be-
fore the terrific onslaught.
The fresh troops are continuing the
recent terrible hand to hand conflicts
occasioned by the intrepid Germans,
who are attempting at times ineffec-
tual sorties.
Fresh Troops Push On.
Not only have these new reinforce
ments prevented the Germans from
breaking through but they have gained
ground, although at a terrific loss.
No intimation has been given by Off
Gals regarding the number of fresh
men sent against, the enemy on the
west. Various guesses have been
made, some as high as 10000.
1t was learned that further re-en-
forcements are expected momentarily.
Colonial troops are on their way, not
a few of whom have seen service in
South African and other campaigns.
Germans Wearing Out.
The German forces on the west ap-
pear to be wearing out from excessive
fighting. Some Of the corps have been
almost wiped out
The German attacks in the last
twenty-four hours seem to have be.
come less energetic. The allies have
been able to repulse them and follow
up the advantage nor easily.
ENEMY Impedes Us."
Amsterdam, via London, Oct. a.
The Berliner Tageblatt in a leading
article says:
"The German people await anxious
ly but with confidence further new.
from the French war theater. The
news Of the great advance of thu
French troops against the flank of oul
line should not unbalance us. We
know that our front line is protectet
by broad eschelons, which are read,
to oppose such an enterprise.
"The influence Of the British re-en
forcements makes itself more an,
more felt. They r effective to in
pede u.s., though the results will nc
be lasting.
THE center Of the battle front /
silent, listening breathlessly to tn
struggle on both wings. Around Vel
dun a decision comes nearer. w
have forced our way through the fol
est of Argonne, but found on tn
heights on the west of the Mouse
strong position which the enemy ha
prepared"
Nineteenth Day of Battle.
From the Battle Front, via Parii
Oct. This was the nineteenth da
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

aeroplanes have been highly success
full as bomb.throwers, though the
press has not mentioned the fact. 1t
is rumored--I sincerely hope without
foundation-that one of our machines
and it's occupants were blown to pieces
by their own bombs owing to q fall.
II this is 50 1t shows an extraordinary
mistake somewhere, for the only
bombs which should be used are these
which only become alive" after a
drop Of 200 feet or SO, or else those
fired by a tlme-fuse which IS Lighted
Just as 1t is dropped.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
Beyond Him.

Sir Frederick Bridge, famous Brit
ish organist, once told a story Of q mu-
steal party he attended where they
had an automatic piano.
II could not make out the music
AZ air he said. 1T sounded very alb
struse, and / felt that ! was not edu-
Gated up to 1t. Sometimes | seemed
70 recognize 1t. | whispered to n Of
the ladies: What Is it?'
"The answer was: 'Bach's Fugue N
D minor.
Il discovered afterward that the per
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
PAGEANT That Cost Millions

The most magnificent scene ever
witnessed at the cathedral Of Notre
Dame, in Paris, was the coronation
of Napoleon and Josephine. The ex-
pense of this was 5000, 900 francs.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
Deficient in Oxygen.

The diseases to which caisson work
ers are subject, according to a French
authority, are due to the fact that
when air is compressed automatically
it loses nearly one-fifth Of its oxygen.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
Made in cambrldqe.

"Messalina, why is a poor baseball
player like one who pickett rose
buds?"
IT know it not, dear Sappho."'
Because he goeth from bush to
bush."-Harvard Lampoon.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

During the battle of the Aisne this
journal has made extraordinary ef-
forts to obtain information from Ger
man sources that Its columns might
contain both sides Of the story of the
combat. We have been unable to re-
celve any cables, other than the mea-
ger German official statement, there
fore the reader must bear in mind that
all reports indicating a success for the
allies emanate from France and Eng
Iand.)
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
lege of marching through the city of
London with fixed bayonets, beating
drums and flying colors.


Its KIND.
Judging by the way the militants
are carrying on the city government
Of London must be Il farce
what can you expect when the
head Of it is d Knights mayor?"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

More than million tons of coffee are
required annually to provide a daily
beverage for half the human race.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
second raeuaht!

Second tnonghta, are. bcst-on
proverb.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

Augustowo and Koptzyewo the Rus
SLAMS have broken the German center.
"The German line extended from
Ossowetz to Simno and the Russians,
with great bravery, have expelled the
Germans from their Entertainments on
the lakes, which are divided by only
from two to five miles Of dry land"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08
ALLIES DRIVING
LINES FORWARD
ON BOTH WINGS
Paris Claims French Armies
Threaten to Cut Off Sup
plies Of the Enemy.
HARD FIGHTING GOING ON

Reports From the Front Assert There
Is Evidence That the Germans Are
R~ecedine Before the Sustained
Pressure Of the French and English
German Press Takes Pessimistlc
Tone-News Of Minor Importance
From Various Points.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

This twelve-year-old Servian boy
fought hard in the rifle pits at Bel
grade, and proved himself a first rate
shot. He is the pet Of the soldiers
and shares their hardships and perils.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1914-10-08

The line Of battle has changed con-
siderably since the beginning Of the
actual contact between the two great
armies, whose numbers and real posi-
lions 1t is not permitted to make pub
lie. The front now presents sinuous
winding, looping inward and out
ward at various points in a country
which everywhere is wonderfully
adapted to defense.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1914-01-19

The of
Cart and Harness Contest Carl Pfeiffer
Henderson second
with Over is have registered
being taken by the boys
of the
Because lack of impossible
he obtain this information by calling
office where of all is kept
weeks before the
published each who
should make especial effort this week
Evening star., 1914-10-31
BOARD Of TRADE TOPICS
AT COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Annual Reports on Municipal Art
and Municipal Finance Under
Consideration.

The annual reports of the committees
on municipal art and municipal finance
OF the Board of Trade were discussed
at meetings held yesterday. The for
mer voted to recommend lin its annual
report the development and beautif1ca-
tien of Washington's water front; the
establishment OF national botanic
garden; the beautifyihg Of street utili-
ties; cultivation of more flowers and
lawns in the parks and Fairgrounds,
and the founding OF national art gal
lery.
John Joy Edison and william H. Sin
gieton were named a subcommittee of
the committee on municipal finance to
make several additions to its an
hual report. These will include
a report on the activities of the
committee before the District commit
tee Of the Senate and the steps taken
in opposition to the Borland amendment
and the provision in the District ap-
preparation bill providing that surplus
revenues of the District be turned into
the genera Treasury fund. To the re-
port also will be added paragraphs
stating the present status Of legisla-
tion affecting the financial relations of
the District of Columbia with relation
to the United States.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
Of NOT GUILTY
BY COMMISSION FIRMS
Merchants Deny Charge That They
Conspired to Boost Food
Prices.

Thirty local commission merchants
who were indicted September last on
charge of conspiring to boost the
price of foodstuffs were arraigned to-
day in Criminal Court No. 1 before
Chief Justice Covington. They waived
the reading of the long Indictment.
pfeaded not guilty and were allowed
by the court twenty days In which to
withdraw the pleas and demur or move
to quash the Indictment
/, robert A: Golden, the other defend
ant. is Ill and his appearance in court
was nnstponed until the case is called
for trial.
Merchants Under Accusation.
The merchants accused are Daniel F.
collins, Frank b. Guest. James w.
beasley. John w. Lynn. David W. Bal
iihger, Alonzo II. Lawrence, William
Hrayshaw. Andrew w. Kelley. oliver
o. Spicer. James NJ. Holloway. Brevard
y. Strobeeker. T. Hamlin Strohecker,
William M. johnson, J. Edward Jesse,
Louis 2. krey, Albin Price. John F..
Crovo. Harry r. Price, Theodore f.
Simons. John II. Carter. Joseph T.. Falk,
lnomas +. Hickman. Roy NJ. Hickma II,
Willis S. Hoge. James M. Hoee. Willis
;; Hoge, jr.. Albert j. Simons, Frank /.
ishlers, Robert A. Golden, William q.
Carter and William a. Sacks
Attorneys Charles A. Douglas and
waiter Johnston appeared for TWEEN
ty-hve of the merchants. The other de-
PENDANTS were represented by Attorneys
=. A. Birney, Crandal Mackey, c. NJ
ruiton. George +. Hoover and j. B.
Carter.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
WILLS OF TWO WOMEN FILED.
Estates of Mrs. Altemus and Mabel
Ward Are Disposed of,

BY the terms OF the will Of Mrs. Eliz-
abeth A. AItemus. dated February s, 1905.
a joint interest In her entire estate is
devised to her sister law, Anna A. Al
temus. and Mary +. A. Walker. daughter
CT the festatrfx- Should the sister-ih-faw
die first the daughter is to have tho en-
tire estate. but should the daughter die
before her aunt the estate on the death
Of the sister-in-law is to go TO Thomas Nj
Atemus. a grandson Of the testatrix. Be
quests of s2a each are made to three
grandsons: The two chief beneficiaries
are also Iamed Is 'esecutrixes.
The viii Of Mabel Ward, dated Aukl,si
9. 1913. provides that all her propefty
shall go TO her sister. Sallie Ward. The
sister is also named as executrix.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
LAsKEY IN OFFICE TUESDAY.
New U. s. Attorney Declines to Dis
cuss Probable Changes in Force.

John e. Laskey, the new United States
attorney for the District of Columbia,
will take over the office Tuesday. No
ceremony will mark his induction into Of
flee. Mr.. Laskey will present his COM
mission to John r. Young, clerk Of the
Supreme Court of the District of Column
bia. and will subscribe and take oath of
Office before that official.
The transfer had been planned for Mon
day, but as United States Attorney Will
son was prepared to argue two cases on
the assignment of the Court of Appeals
for that day. Mr.. Laskey requested him
to hold over for that purpose.
Much speculation Is being indulged in
over the prospective changes in the per
sonnel Of the assistants and clerical force
Of the Office. Beyond admitting that a
number of applications are on file with
him for the various positions, Mr. Laskey
asked to be excused from discussing
probable appointments.
Evening star., 1914-10-31

The recital at the Columbia Theater
yesterday afternoon under the direc-
tion of Albert W. Harmed. who also
acted as accompanist, for the benefit
of the building fund of st. Johns
Church at Bethesda, Nd, which was
burned last spring, presented two gift
ed and pleasing singers of the WASH
ington contingent. Miss Jessie Masters,
contralto. and Miss Corinne Lockett.
soprano. whose vocal contributions here
have been madec hiefly to church work
as soloists at the Church of the Ascen-
sion. Miss Masters has a melodious
voice of much sweetness and depth, and
her singing of lieder from Grieg,
Brahms and Bohm, with group of mod
ern songs. won cordial applause from
goodly audience. Miss Lockett, whose
voice is of the lyric type, was heard in
the scene and gavotte from "Manon,"
by Massanet, and Elizabeth's prayer,
from "Tannhauser," with also a group
OF modern songs. The work of both
singers was marked by careful and
sympathetic Interpretation that made
for pleasing results. even though at
times affected by nervousness incident
to stage performance. But both have
beautiful. well trained voices that give
much promise for the future. Miss Ell
sic Herman assisted with several reci-
tations that won applause.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
TRANSFERRED BY PRESIDENT.
Wilson Gives Mrs. Hampton Position
in Labor Department.

President Wilson has authorized the
transfer of Mrs. Margaret A. Hampton
from the position of clerk at $1,000 per
annum in the census bureau, Department
Of Commerce. to the position o. clerk at
81. 200 per annum in the children's bu-
reau, Department of Labor, without re-
gard to the requirements of the civil
service rules.
Mrs. Hampton was appointed temporary
clerk in the thirteenth census April 1,
1910, and served until July l, 1912, when
she received permanent appointment
as clerk at $1,000 per annum through eX-
ecutive order. The order says that she
has rendered excellent service with the
census bureau. Her transfer to the chill
dren's bureau was recommended by the
Secretary of Labor and the chief of the
childrens bureau. but the civil service
commission did not concur in the recon-
mendatien.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
ResinoI cured
awful itching
in one night

New York.-"The skin on my
hand got red and rough. 1t itched
and / began to scratch it. II
itched SO that sometimes I could
not sleep all night. l was suf-
fering very much. I used
salye and -, but they did not
seem to help me. This went on
for six or seven months. Then
tried Resinol Ointment and Rest
mol Soap. | used them one night.
In the morning, to my surprise.
nv hand was all well. and the
trouble has never returned. This
is the absolute truth."-tSignedD
Miss Celia Kleinman, G1 Columbia
street, April rs.
Nothing we can say of Resinol
equals what others. such as Miss
Kleinman, say of it. 1t does It's
work quickly, easily and at little
cost. If you are suffering from
itching, burning skin troubles.
pimples. dandruff. ulcers. boils.
stubborn sores or piles, try R"s'-
mol Ointment and Resfnol $" u.
Sold by all druggists.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
FUNERAL OF G. E. G1LL1LAND
Interment in Rock Creek Cemetery
This Afternoon.

Funeral services for George E. Gill;
land, sixty years old, retired news
paper man, who was for twenty years
telegraph operator and correspondent
for the Cincinnati Enquirer, who died
Thursday at his home in the Champlain,
were held at 2:3O o'clock this afternoon
at the apartment. Rev. DR.. L. G. b.
pierce of All Souls Church officiated.
Interment was in Rock Creek ceme-
terry.
The pallbearers included Jerry A.
Matthews, John Brown, Robert j.
Wynne, Thomas Morgan. Arthur w.
Dunn. Philader c. Johnson, Edward A.
Robinson and Frank Bright.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
LARD AND DE- SBOUR WIN
Meet in Finals for Presidents Cup
in Chevy Chase Golf
Tourney.

The semi-hnals OF the Chevy Chase
golf tournament for the presidents
cup were played this morning ana re-
suited as follows:
Lard defeated DalEell 2 up and / to
go.
De Sibour defeated Taylor 1 up.
Both these winners were taken by
the knowing ones. but 1t WAS only
after hard battles that victory was
achieved. Lard won his match on the
twentieth hole. while de Sibour had 70
come to the home hole for decision.
This afternoon Lard and dc Sibour
meet on even terms and the contest
should be pretty one, as both men
are at the top OF their gamee.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
MRS FANNIE w. BARKER DEAD.
Was Widow of the Founder of the
Emervencv Hospital. This City.

Mrs. Fannie Wilson Barker. widow OF
DIR. Howard II. Barker, founder OF
Emergency Hospital, died at George
town University Hospital at 1880
o'clock last night after short illness.
Funeral services, arrangements for
which have not yet been completed,
probably will be held at the late resi-
dence of Mrs. Barker, 1888 Lanier
street northwest. Monday.
Mrs. Barker was the daughter OF
Jesse B. Wilson. for many years presi-
dent of Lincoln National Bank. She
was an active member of Mount Yer
non Place Methodist Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Barker is survived by son. DIR.
Howard w. Barker. and daughter.
Mrs. Fannie Barker Foster. both OF
this city.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
South American Banking.

Tomorrow in the Special Features
Section of The Sunday Star, Charles
NJ. Pepper writes OF the romance of
South American banking. He tells
of huge deposits and Of European
banks which reap rich harvests. He
presents interesting facts on the
problems of exchange and Of high
discount rats. South America, he
states. is an inviting field for Amer
ican branch banks.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
National Guardsman Fined.

Charged with a violation of the mill
tia law of the District Of Columbia.
John Z. Allen. a member of the Ma
tional Guard, was today fined $25 or to
serve thirty days at Occoquan as the
alternative by Judge Mtllowny in the
Police Court. '
Allen was charged by Capt. Clarence
L. Adams, his company commander.
with retaining, after proper demand
was made therefor" clothing. camp and
garrison equipment. the property of
the United States.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
Retail Merchants Program.

Increased post Office facilities. pro-
posed luncheon and other matters of
interest are scheduled to be discussed
at a special meeting of the Retail Mer-
chants Association, which has been
called for Monday night at 8 o'clock.
The meeting will be held in the head
quarters of the association in The Star
building.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
Carlin Enters New Jersey CAMPAIGN

Representative Carlin Of Virginia
left Washington last night to make a
series of campaign speeches in New
Jersey in support of the democratic ad-
ministration. Mr.. Carlin's trip, on the
eve of election in his own district,
which includes Alexandria and Alexan-
dria county, is taken as an indication
that his friends consider his re-elec-
ton to Congress certain. He will re-
turn to his district Monday, and make
a rapid tour. beginning his speeches at
Falls Church.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
Constitntionality of Law Questioned

Constitutionalify Of the white slave
law. when applied to Instances not in
volving coercion or trick, was raised
In the United states Supreme Court
yesterday in an application for a re-
consideration of the courts refusal to
review the conviction of Max G. Cohen.
an attorney of Portland, Ore. for al
legged subornation of perjury In a white
slave case.
Evening star., 1914-10-31

Falling from a chair In which he was
sitting talking to members of his fam
lily Linwood Lee Newberry, fifty years
old, of Baltimore. retired insurance
agent died few minutes later of apo
plexy. Mr.. Newberry had suffered two
previous strokes of apoplexy.
Evening star., 1914-10-31

Charles Hook, night watchman on
sand and gravel dredge lying in Spring
Gardens, at Baltimore. dropped dead
aboard the dredge from apoplexy. He
was about sfxty-five years old.
Evening star., 1914-10-31

Miss Minerva Emmerson of Falling
Waters committed suicide AtSthe home
Of her only sister, Mrg. Howard II. Mel
son. at Cumberland, Nd. where she had
been visiting.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
There Are Heartaches
and Smiles
in the Want Ads

Property must be sacrificed
or business sold to realize
ready money on account of i'll
health. This brings the heart
ache. But having made UP
ones mind, that sacrifice is
necessary there is a smile of
satisfaction when your Want
Ad brings a purchaser.
Star Want Ads bring quick
est and most satisfactory re-
suits.
Evening star., 1914-10-31
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.
Southern Railway to Shorten
Hours of Employees.
REPORT HEARD AT RALLY
Sunday School Representatives Will
Meet Tuesday to Provide Study
of the Bible.

Special Correspondence of The Star
ALEXANDRIA, Va. October 31.-A
rally of the federation of shop en-
ployes of the Southern Railway Com
pany was held last night, which was
attended by chairmen of five depart
ments. These representatives. who
have been in Washington all week in
conference with officials of the railway
company in reference to the laying OFF
or employees, reported that the COM
panE has agreed to shorten the hours
OF the employees instead of furloughing
the men as first planned
During the evening speeches were
made by p. J. Conlon. vice president
of the International Association of
Mach1nists: A McGilvaray, represent
ing machinists. Birmingham. Ala;
Arthur Gladhill, blacksmiths. Birming-
ham, Ala; =. J. Garvey, boilermakers,
St Louis; Mr.. WhittIe. carmen: J. T.
Wilson sheet-metal workers.
Promoting the study of the Bible with
the Sunday school will be discussed at
n meeting of the representatives of the
home departments of the various Sun
day schools in the city. which will he
held. beginning at 10 o'clock Tuesda v
morning. in the Methodist Episcopal
Church Soptb.
Barker Suit on Trial Wednesday.
The suit Of Mrs. Nora Barker of
Washington against the Potomac and
Chesap apeake Steamboat Company is
slated to be heard In the circuit court
Wednesday. Object of the suit is to
recover damages in the sum of $4,000
for injuries alleged to have been sus-
tanned while Il passenger on the steam
q hpG It1l a G q
was tried last May, when the jury dis
agreed
Bishop Frederick B. Leete of the NJ.
l.. Church of Atlanta, Ga. will preach
Trinity NJ. f. Church. Bishop Leete is
attending the annual session of the
board of bishops in Washington.
Alexandria Council. No. s. Order of
Fraternal Americans. has arranged for
memorial services. to be held at ;
o'clock Sunday afternoon, November s,
at Sarepta Hall.
Halloween Entertainments.
The Halloween dance and entertain
ment given last night by the Collin
wood Club at it's clubhouse on the Po-
tomac was largely attended. An apple
bobbing contest was a feature of the
Entertainment.
Seven small boys were arraigned in
the police court today for disorderly
conduct. Fines of 81 each were i'm
posed in the cases of six, and the
seventh was acquitted.
A Halloween party was given last
night in the Young Peoples building
by the Epworth League of the NJ. T..
Church South.
A luncheon and supper was given last
night at st. Elmo by the NJ. L. Church
South of Del Ray, Alexandria county.