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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
GERMANS HAMMER
AWAY At RUSSIANS
MuSCoWlTEs. FALLING BACK 70
NEW POSITIONS AND GER
MANS IN HOT PURSUIT.
Speculation Rife az to Whether leu.
tons Intend 10 Continue Following
Enemy or lntrencll and Turn
Attention 70 the Allies.

London. There are no signs yet of
any slackening of the German pursuit
OF the retiring Russians and accord
ing to the official report issued in Der
lin. progress has been made in all
sectors ~ the eastern battle line ex-
cept that in northern CourIand. where
the armies Of Grand Duke Nicholas
are offering an effective resistance.
From the southeast be 5Soyno. where
the Germans claim TO have broken
the Russian resistance and must
therefore. be approaching wilma. along
the Niemen to Grodno and thence
southeastward through the forest Of
Biel0viezh and along the borders Of
the Pripet river marches, the Russians
are falling back to new positions
Speculation again is being INDUCED
in as to whether the Germans intend
to follow the Russians further or pre-
pare positions from which they can
hold the Muscovites, while the Teu-
tons attempt an offensive in the Bal,
kans or ON the western line in France
and Belgium. Military observers here
are of the opinion that this question
must be settled before many days
have elapsed, arguing that with the
summer coming to an end, ventures
proposed for the fall must soon de-
velop
The artillery has been the chief
mode OF warfare In the western line.
The most activity has been displayed
here by the guns Of the allies, which
have been Smelling virtually the entire
German line. In addition, the allies
have been using their air craft In
large squadrons to lombard German
positions
It is being vaguely limited here that
midi October has been chosen as the
time for the g-postponed big push
of the allies, but the general public
does not expect a strong offensive
movement as yet.
There has been more heavy fighting
ON the Galiipoli peninsula, according
to the Turkish official report This
claims that the allies suffered heav-
lily In a series OF attacks last Friday
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
MEXICAN UPRISING
NIPPED IN THE BUD
DRASTIC ACTION TAKEN BY
STATE AND FEDERAL oFFic-
iALS AT SAN ANTONIO.
Leaders Of Band Which Had Planned
Uprising, In Texas City Placed
Behind the Bars Following
inflammatory Addresses.

San Antonio, Texas With the ar
rest here on Monday of twenty-six
Mexicans, twenty-three of whom were
detained. Chief of Police Lancaster
and federal authorities announced that
a plan to incite the Mexican popula.
tion Of San Antonio to deeds of vio-
ience had been frustrated.
The prisoners, according to Chief
Lancaster. are followers Of the So
called plan OF San Diego, an extrava-
giant manifesto promulgated by party
of Mexican agitators. which proclaims
the republic OF Texas" to be gov.
erned by Mexicans. Recent uprisings
in the lower Rio Grande valley caused
the program for the establishment OF
the new government to 90 amiss and
at the same time federal officials were
put on their guard
Three OF the leaders were arrested
while addressing crowd of / 900 Mex.
leans on the Market plaza The ad-
dresses were OF an infiammatory Ds.
ture and calculated TO arouse the
poorer classes Of Mexicans to deeds
of violence.
Zone speaker" Chief Lancaster
said, after abusing the president OF
the United States, the governor OF this
state and the white race generally,
openly declared It Is no harm TO Kill
q gringo and an Allemane,' (meaning
Americans and Germans)"
1t was at this point that the police
charged the crowd and arrested the
leaders, but not without fight. AS
the officers were withdrawing one OF
the Mexicans shouted:
Nov is the time to rise. Let us
kill the gringoes!"
The arrival of the police for the
time being quieted all martial spirit
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
SUBMARINE GIVES UP DEAD.
Groups Of Bones Found in Shattered
Hull Of "a.

Honolulu-one body found in the
forward compartment OF the United
States submarine FS4, which was
wrecked in the harbor here March %,
was identified as that of George T.
Ashcroft OF Los Angeles, gunners
mate, first class. Ashcroft's body, al
though little more than a group Of
bones. was recognized by a dental
bridge, naval officials say.
Many of the bodies entangled i'll
the debris of the submarine are In
fragments. Work of clearing away
the deposits of sand proceeded rapid
~ during the day.
In addition to the gaping holes in
the stern Of the submarine. big
hole has been torn in the forward
part. The investigating board has not
yet definitely ascertained whether it
was this that occasioned the loss of
the vessel or whether the hole was
torn in the hull during the lifting OPP
erations.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
BUSY DAYS COMING
Period of Stress Ahead of the
American Worker.
Labor Day an Excellent Time TO
Think 81 the Future That Must
% the Result OF the War
IN Europe.

Every American. whether he works
with his hands or with his head, viii
take full advantage OF Labor day. the
last OF the summer holidays; every
one will appreciate the fact that there
Is long period of work ahead of him.
This fall and winter Is sure to be
time of readjustment in many lines
Of American commerce and labor. duo
TO the European war, which not only
shuts on some of the things we buy,
but is filing our warehouses with
many Of the things we sell. How to
manage without the particular things
we have always imported and how to
get market for the things Europe
cannot buy must engage our serious
attention for months, perhaps for
years. There may be some failures In
the effort to readiust, but there win
be more successes, and great ones.
The best thing about the whole sit
uation Is the stout heart OF the BUSH
ness world and the people in general.
They enter upon combat with I'M
certainties with the old Yankee con-
fidence, backed by the knowledge that
in the fundamental items of physical
life we are safe. We can feed our
selves, clothe ourselves, warm our
selye. The rest Is only matter of
time and adjustment There will be
no hard times II the hard work 10
we'll tackled.
Business must not wait until the
war IL over" for nobody knows when
that blessed day viii be. II we are
prepared for long war, so much the
more prosperity If the war is brief
It il splendid time for every
American, from the housewife to the
capitalist, to study American econo-
mics and get a better knowledge of
values
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
SHOW Mssswsrthx ealna.

The gains In membership OF the
unions which form the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor aggregated 22A.75s.
on total Of 1.T0s.z49 at the begin
ming Of 1914. Thesate Of increase
was over Y per cent. Il Is true that
IN the same twelve months the num-
Der OF workers IN the United States
who we're eligible to membership in
the American Federation OF Labor I'm
creased more than 2a4.000. Il may
have been augmented BY $4,000 or
even BY 500. 900. but the fact remains
beyond dispute that the gains OF the
trade unions have been remarkable.
from any reasonable point OF view.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
EIGHTEEN DIE IN MINE.

Naked Lamp lgnItes Gas Pocket In
Coal Property In Pennsylvania.
Johnston. Pa eighteen miners.
mostly foreigners, were killed by a
gas explosion in the brenda mine OF
the Merchants Coal company at Bos-
well. Three hundred men were work
ing in the mine at the time.
The ignition Of a gas pocket by
naked lamp was believed TO have been
responsible.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
HUNDREDS DRIVEN FROM HOMES
Many Destitute in Flood.swept Section
of Arkansas.

Little Rock. Ark.-Flood swept sec
tions OF Arkansas have appealed for
aid to care for thousands of persons
made homeless and destitute by the
rising waters. Hundreds of families
camping on high ground with only the
barest necessities of life. and many
were reported in actual need of food
Newport, Searey, Augusta and
Georgetown have asked for food and
money. At Newport 1000 persons, vir.
tually the entire population. are unable
to enter their houses because OF flood
waters. Approximately 1000 families
from the surrounding country have
been driven into the four towns and
are sheltered In camps.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Root ElaYa Rosalam.

Albany, N. Y.-From the floor OF the
constitutional convention on Monday
President Elihu Root condemned the
system of "bossism" and invisible
government" which, he said, to his
knowledge has dominated New York
for forty years, and pleaded that the
people be armed with the short ballot
that they may establish their own
rule. 1t is all wrong, he declared, that
any other rule should exist.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
FlvE THOUSAND AoMELess.
Many Driven From Their Homes by
Floods In Arkansas.

Many Driven From Their Homes by
Floods Ia Arkansas.
Little Rock, Ark.-More than 5000
persons are homeless within a radius
of 200 miles of Newport, Ark, and
many others marooned in their houses
by flood, have been living in upper
stories or on roofs for four, FIVE and
even six days. it was said here Sun
day night by d. c. Welty. agriculture
commissioner OF the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain & Southern railway.
After motor boat trip Of week
through the flooded section, Mr. We'll
ty reported that he found conditions
serious; thousands Of acres of rich
farm lands under water, heavy loss
In live stock and personal property,
but apparently there had been no loss
of life and refugees we're being well
cared for In various camps.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Twelve Hundred Secure Work.

Granite City. Ill.-Two furnaces In
the mill OF the American Steel Foun-
dry company, which has been closed
for nearly two years. were started
Monday and 1,2o9 men we're given en-
ployment. The company expects to
start more furnaces. Workmen were
told that the prospects are for lor.g
busy season.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Forest Fires m idaho.

Boise, Thousands Of acres
OF valuable timber belonging to the
government, state and private owners
are in the path OF rapidly gaining for
est fires IN south central Idaho. There
has been no rain for six weeks and the
forests are dry.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
EnnlIah Readlnn reat.

Albany. N. VA proposed amend.
ment to the state constitution pro
yiding that all voters be able to read
and write English was advanced to
the order of final passage by the con.
stitutional convention.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
ExpIoalon Kills Two Men.

Wilmington, Del.-Two worlmen
were instantly killed and consider
able damage was done to property by
an explosion OF two black powder
mills OF the Dupont Powder company
In the Upper Hagley yards.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Many Johnsons in Chicago.

Chicago.-The 1915 edition of The
Chicago city directory viii indicate a
population of 100000. The Johnsons
10000 OF them-lead numerically. as
they have for the last two years, and
are closely followed by the Andersons
and the Smiths.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
cIOthIna WORKER . s.rIke.

Baltimore.-A general strike Of
clothing workers. involving 100000 in
Baltimore. Philadelphia. Boston. Chi.
cage. Rochester. St Louis, Cincinnati
and Milwaukee. is In the balance. 1t
was stated Saturday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
ExeursIon Traln Wreeked.

Colorado Springs, Coio.-Three per-
sons were seriously hurt and a score
of others were badly bruised and
shaken up when 3 Colorado Midland
excursion train crashed head-on with
a freight train at Idlewild. a few
miles west Of this city.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Henry Ford Is = Reerult.

Chicago. Colonel d. A. Fredericks,
U. S. A.. who is in charge Of the army
school which win be held at Fort SHEER
ldan next month, announced Monday
that the application OF Henry Ford,
the multi-millionaire manufacturer OF
Detroit. has been received and ap-
proved.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
British steamer Held up.

Newport News. va.-Clearance pa
pers were withheld from the British
steamer Waimana, which arrived
Thursday with 4.7.inch gun mount
ed on her deck. The Waimana wishes
to continue to Buenos Ayres.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Rov Raer.,lts nnn,.,r,

London.-An officer and sixteen
boys Of the training ship Cornwall
were drowned in the Thames Monday
near Purfieet while engaged In boat
practice. A tug cOllided with their
boat and sank 1t.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Edlnon snffera. lnI,lru

West Orange, N. J.-Thomas 4 Edt
son. while at work in one Of his lab
oratories at Silver Lake. near New
ark. was painfully. though not ser
iously, burned about the eyes by the
accidental splash OF q potash solu
tim
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
earmana Mant cotton.

Berlin.-German business men have
transmitted to the United States an
offer to buy 100000 bales of cotton.
The price offered was Is cents a
pound, payable on deliver of the cot
ton in a German harbor.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Escapea German submarlnen.

New York-Word of the safe ar
rival at Liverpool of the Cunard liner
orduna vas received here Monday.
The Orduna left New York August .21.
She arrived at Liverpool at 8 O'Clock
Monday evening.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Max Ranaaa Idahoana-

Washington.-Two engineers OF this
federal reclamation service have been
detailed By Secretary Lane 70 survey
the Black canyon lands in the Payette.
Boise valley. Idaho. and report on the
feasibility Of an irrigation project
khara-
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Eour eurled b one Crave.

Cheyenne, Wyo.-The bodies Of Mrs.
John ]. Pershing and her three daugh-
ters. who persisted In . fire at the
Presidio military reservation at San
francisco last week. were buried at
I1akeyiew cemetery Tuesday in q
single grave.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
TuMuLTY DENIES STORY.
Insists Administration is Not Toying
to Gust Mccombs.

Washington.-Persistent reports Of
efforts within the administration to
displace William F. McCombs as chair
man OF the Democratic national com
mfttee caused Secretary Tumulty to
issue statement from the White
House on Monday saying he knew Of
40 such movement and characterized
the reports as "the work OF mischief
makers"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
RUSSIANS RgMovE BARS.
Americans May Import When Goods
Are Not to be Sold 10 Cars Foes.

Washington. Final acceptances by
Russia OF the agreement for modifying
the Russian embargo against exports
to the United States was communicate
ed to the state department on Monday
Under the agreement all goods com
ing to the United States from Russia
Will be consigned to the secretary OF
commerce and will be distributed to
the importers only when the secretary
and the Russian embassy here have
been satisfied. that the goods will not
be re-exported 10 the enemies OF Rus
afa
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Bad Rreak IN Cotton.

New York.-Cotton broke viole.ltIy
on the floor Of the cotton exchange
Monday upon publication OF the gov
ernmentss cotton crop report. Decem.
Der. cotton fell s1.7O bale within
three hours.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
BID Foundry 70 Reopen.

Granite City. IIl.-The American
steel foundry, which has been closed
since November 1, 1914. win reopen
here September next. Just previ-
GUS to tha shutdown year ago $500
men we're employed at the foundry.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Al Raid q parla rrI,atrs,ad.

Paris.--F'our German military aero
planes attempted to make q raid on
Paris Saturday morning. They we're
attacked by q French air flotilIa ana
Dne Of the German machines was shot
70 pieces In midair.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Fan Pronaa Eatal

Provo. Utah.-As a result of fall.
ing from tree and striking on the
ground with his head Earl Dusen-
berry. the 22-year-old son Of Mrs. Ida
Smoot Dusenherry and nephew of
Senator Reed smoot. Is dead.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03

Richard Hood Cole of Pasadena.
nan OF wealth and position and well
known throughout the vest. has been
in Washington wstobIng the Mexican
situation develop, and looking out In
an official way for the interests
Of his Intimate friend. vsnustlano
carsanKn.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
French senator CALLED.

Paris.rRene Berenger. the last of
the life senators elected 70 the ma
tional assembly in 1876. Is dead. He
was IS years old M. Berenger was
noted as an anti-vice crusader. He
was q RennhMenn.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Find wreckace Of MarowIlne.

New orelans.-Wreckage picked up
in the gulf and brought into port by
the United Fruit liner Surname is be.
lieved BY marine men to be debris
from the liner Marowiine, supposed to
have been lost at sea two weeks ago.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
aRuhharnecls e Rmnamav.

San Francisco.-Two women were
hurt, probably fatally. when a sight.
seeing automobile with about fifty
persons ON board. got beyond eontroi
of the chauffeur Saturday and ran
wild down hiII.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03

Marietta, Ga.-EIght men who did
not give satisfactory explanations Of
their presence here were rounded up
late last Saturday night, placed in q
box car on q freight train and sent
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
Munitions Plant Wrecked.

Acton, Mass.-The glazing mill OF
the American Powder company. which
since the outbreak of the European
war has been working to its capacity,
blew up early Sunday. So far as
known. nobody was killed.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
coea lnaane over Frank caae

Council Bluffs. Ia.-Frank H. phi.
lips, said to have become insane
through hrooding over the lynching OF
Leo NJ. Frank, was sent to the asy-
luna Wednesday.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
cholera in AuatrIa.

Geneva.-Advices reaching here
from Vienna BY way Of Zurich say the
Austrian minister Of the interior gftAa
the number Of cases Of cholera in th6t
country a. s2s.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03
rry skIII e SHOOTING.

Norfolk. va. Practically the entire
Atlantic feet is now On the southern
arin grounds below the Virginia capes
engaged in target practice and battle
maneuyers.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03

Or. c. }. Hexamer of Philadelphia
was reelected president OF the Ma
tional German-Ameriean alliance at
The recent convention OF that organ
lzatlon in San Francisco. Though =
nStive-born American, he lie 30 ardent
= pro-cerman that he says he 10 "nau-
seated by the lIck-splttle policy Of our
country" in not refusing to ship war
munitions to Europe.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-09-03

The earliest work Oh shorthand
writing was compiled BY Or. Timothy
Bright Of Cambridge in 1858.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

Morley of Sioux City. who is attempt
ing to enjoin the state courts from
taking further action in the suit
brought against him on a charge of
violation of the state securities law.
Watertown-Wido suing a mu-
nicipality should not remarry pend
ing the settlement of their case in
court. Mrs. Jessie Rowe of Water
town sought to recover the sum of
$4,000 from the city of Watertown
for the loss Of her husband who was
killed when the front Of building
being erected In that city fell on him.
She claimed that the city had been
negligent. During the trial 1t was
brought out that the fair plaintiff
had been married for q period OF
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

was perhaps fatally hurt as the result
OF being thrown from wagon. Three
OF her ribs were broken and 1t is
feared she was otherwise injured in
ternally. She and her brother were
returning from husking corn in a
field when their horses ran away. The
neck yoke dropped and both of them
were hurled from the wagon to the
ground. The brother had one rib
broken.
Pierre-United States Marshal
Taubman has served papers on Gov.
Byrne and the secretary of the state
securities commission for a test in
the United States court OF the blue
sky law OF this state. The case
came up on the application OF Harry
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16
COMMITS SUICIDE
Prosperous Farmer Kills Self Over
Minor Worries.

Fulton, Nov. 16.-Henry Lang, a
prosperous young farmer of this vi
cinity, committed suicide Saturday
afternoon by shooting himself in the
breast with shotgun. Relatives
claim he had been acting strangely
of late, apparently due to affairs con-
nected with his fathers estate, of
which he is administrator. Saturday
noon he seemed to be in good spirits
and ate hearty meal. After eating
he announced his intention Of going
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

eight months. The jury finally re-
turned a verdict for $4,000.
Pierre--It is reported from Chey-
enne reservation that over seventy
five Indians on that reserve will be
reported as competent to be given
full citizenship and title TO their
property. With this privilege the In
dian secures all the rights and has
placed upon him the responsibilities
of any other citizen of the state, in
cluding the payment of taxes. but ap-
parently a number of them are will
ing to take up this burden to give
them the greater freedom in control
of their own affairs. which goes with
the privilege.
Lead--A light sprinkling OF snow.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

upstairs to take a nap. A half hour
later members of the family. startled
by shot. found him lying on a bed
in dying condition, with a CHASTITY
bullet wound in his breast. A cor
oner's jury held an inquest and re-
ported finding of suicide. Lang
was 28 years of age and unmarried
He was widely known and popular in
this section.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

reported heavier in the higher points.
the clear weather during the season
has resulted in fewer deer licenses
this year than at any previous time.
Very few successes have SO far been
reported even from hunters who are
spending the month in camp around
the deer licks. State Game Warden
Hedrick is here and declares that the
new law compelling hunters 20 make
return of animals killed to his office
will be strictly enforced in order to
secure a census of deer slain.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16
HOW An Eno1nEEn KEEPS WELL

Railroad engineers are more exposed
to catching cold than other workers. t.
@. Dunaphant Of Monette, Mo-, has run a
Frisco engine rs years and all the med
icine he has taken Is F'oleys Honey and
Tar. He writes: Il always keep Ii I'm
my home and recommend 1t to all who
have = bad cough or cold" Sold every
whore.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-11-16

The wonderful new Edison dia-
mond disc instrument will fill your
long evenings with pleasure. e.-Porter
Drug Z Jewelry Co.