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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Europe Nations Ask About Plans.

Washington, d. C.-lntormal in
quiries have been made by some Of
the European governments as 10 the
Washington administration next step
in the Mexican situation.
Ambassador Jusserand Of France
had long talk with Secretary Ian
sing ColviIle Barclay. the British
charge d affaires, discussed the situa.
ton with the state department oft
clals and notified them that orders
had gone forth TO British cousuls TO
consult with American consuls on
the adyssabiity Of Withdrawing from
Northern Mexico
From high official quarters II Is
learned that no decision has been
reached with respect to the recogni.
ton Of any government in Mexico.
but the subject will be fully consid-
cred at the Pan.American conference
today.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Cabinet Faces Crisis.

London,-A ca tinet crisis over the
question Of CONSUMPTION is menacing
England. 1t is reported David Lloyd
George and Winston Spencer Church
Al have been converted to forced serv-
ices in the army. Lords CurZon and
Lansdowne, Andrew Bonar Law, Wal
Ger Hume Long, J. Austen Chamber
lain. the earl of SelbOurne and Sir
Edward Carson, the consCriptiontSt
members, are said to be threatening
TO resign unless Premier Asquith
First Lord Of the Admiralty Balfour
Sir Edward Grey, Lord Kitchener and
other cabinet members adopt their
chosen policy to inaugurate forced
military service.
Lacking positive statements from
Premier Asquith and Lord Kitchener
that compulsory service is necessary
for the safety Of the country, the sys-
TEN is likely to find little support in
the present parliament with the Radi-
Gals, Laborites and Nationalist op-
posed TO it.
Many members opposed to consCrip-
ton are prepared to accept however.
the verdict Of Premier Asquith and
the war secretary on the question
which is now subject Of serious con
sideration in the cabinet
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
New Revenue for RoAda.

a plan to obtain modern system
of state highways by assessing each
auto owner in Missouri $40 year for
Ave years and employing the 1900
conyicts now competing with free la
Dor has been announced by Col. Fred
u. Gardner since his return from n
tour OF the west
The project Col, Gardner asserts,
would save each motorIst at least
$50 year in tires alone end would
enable the farmer TO haul his produce
TO market at cost OF : cents per ton
per mile, instead OF from 35 10 40
cents as at present. The special tax
would yield sl.o00,o0o year, he said
This plan could be carried out
without constitutional amendment
or n bond issue" Col Gardner said.
and II combined with the adoption
of the land bank act and practical
agricultural instruction throughout
the state, would STOP the depopula.
ton now going on two thirds Of the
counties Of Missouri.
1T would take the $500 conviCts.
removing them from competition with
free labor, and set them ~ 10 sec,
uonal camps In the state 60 work to
ward a central plan ny utilizing the
rock and gravel abundant In virtu.
ally every county ~ Missouri this
state would have at the end Of Eve
years one OF the best and cheapest
systems OF highways In the whole
country
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
FIND CLIFF JEWELLERS HOME
of Letter 20" Was Un-
completed Fortress.

Denver, Colo.-Ruins Of build
ings Of what are believed to have
been the last of the cliff dwellers re-
Gently have been excayated in the
Mesa Verde National Park. in South
western Colorado, according 10 word
brought TO Denver by Enos A. Mills.
Colorado author and naturalist The
ruins, according to Mills, open the
way for new efforts to solve the mys-
terry OF the early races on the CONT
nent
Excavation work has been done by
government agents. under supervision
OF Or J. W. Fewkes Of Smithsonian
Institution. Scientists uncovered a
building OF cut ami polished stone in
the form of letter n" with the up
right 1872 feet long and the curved
part 245 feet in circumference. The
walls are about seven feet thick and
hollow, with rooms inside Dr.
Fewkes believes the ruin was an IN
completed fortress
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

The Agricultural Department At
Washir gton is out In hulcti1. here
with reproduced. In which particular
care ls urged in the selection Of seed
corn. II ~ as follows.
owing TO the generally backward
state Of this wears corn crop In mAay
Of the northern. but important Eras.
ing sections Of the belt there Is dan
ser ~ injury 70 the crop hy Alllns
frost. the occurrence OF which may
be expected AT any time Il Is there
fore important that every possible et
fort be made to secure Eood seed fer
next years crop. Where any last
years corn is left It should he gon"
over and the best ears saved for seed
Moreover, as corn natures gney eniy
/, is possible to secure seed from the
early ears before the rest Of the crop
is matured'
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
ANOTHER BORDER BATTLE.
CANAL RYMEN FIGHT WITH CAR.
RAMA TROOPS.
European Nations Ask What V. S.
Intends to Do for Harmony
in Mexico.

Brownsville, TeX.-American cav
alrymen and Carranza soldiers
had a l5-minute battle across the
river near the city limits of Browns.
vile. Soldiers report they killed one
Mexican and hit five others They
saw about Is Carranza soldiers in
two separate groups,
None of the Americans was hit.
The fight was stopped by a Carranza
officer, who rushed up to his men and
reprimanded them in strong language.
He then shouted across the river TO
the Americans that the Carranza
troops who fred had violated inStruc.
tons, This officer was seen to beat
some OF the soldiers with his sword
to stop the firing. The Mexicans with
drew.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Broom Factory Shows . Profit.

What the blind OF Missouri can do
toward earning living Fpr them.
selves is shown by a report made by
to tho bureau Of labor statistics. Gov
erinE the 1914 manufacturing OF a
broom factory maintained on Cass
avenue in st Louis according to Jno.
r. Fitzpatrick The object ~ this
establishment Is to gi,o paving en-
pioymert 20 blind men. 80 that they
eili not have to depend on charity
for their existence
The report Of this broom factory
shows that the capital invested was
a ii,tlo over 81 Soc $500 being in ma,
ehinery. tools and fixtures. $500 in
ra~ and finished material on hand
and s20s cash on deposit
Receipts during the year from the
sale 81 products Of the factory came
to ss.gsT, ard the expenditures IN
wages 10 blind workers amounted 10
se.oiz The shop operated as dkyN
and in that time 2.bls dufcn broom.
and mops were mad" by tho bind
employees. The foreman. blind mar.
drew SIS per month fer his services
and a boy helper s. par week Five
broom maker Avrfssed s. 81 per day
raeh and tpuT nthrr~ averaged s. -
per daH Basket makers. Who Go
voted og'y part ot 'hclr tltge to
thai .nHus,ry. Wogo PAID by The p&ccn
and note received iets thar s 81 'og
4 tHli @otk,uE day There Was paid
for rent duTiag isitf1VS There acre
no accidents a. sny character d4fjns
the course ~ the year
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
ARCTIC EXPLORERISLOCATEO
Stefansson. Long Given Up as Dead.
Sends Dispatches From New
Country Re Discovered.

Nome Alhska--Nilhiamar Stefans-
son chief of the Canadian government
Arctic exploring and surveying ex.
petition that left Victoria. B. c. in
June, 1913, and who set out afoot
over the ice with two companions
from the shores of Northeastern AL
aska in March, 1914. to seek new
land in uncharted seas has found new
land, and the only hardship endured
were those Of short rations
The power schooner Ruby arrived
from Herschel Island with dispatches
from Stefansson to the Canadian gov
eminent in which he omits reference
20 ice perils and gives space TO the
scientific results achieved. He seems
unaware Of the anxiety his long alb.
sence aroused.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

The Missouri State Fair 81 1915
viii be preserved in films.
This rs new departure and il Is
proposed 20 provide "cAnncd" history
for postertts by picturiHg Ell future
fairs.
The State raiT BOARD has entered
into n contract with a mo'ion picture
Company 10 make t,m of tho fair
which will begin September IS
After the Dim has served its rpg>
pose, showing what Missouri Is TnaE,
ing and producing In 1918. 4, wiil BE-
pat away FOR hlsioricalrrecTYf
II is thought that the preservation
Of these films. II kGowA beforehand.
would eauso a much wider interest H.
hc aroused In the exhibits. AZ oil rar
Elephants viii desire only to have their
put away for an historical record
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
ENTIRE RAILROAD LINE IN
kAiSER'S HANos-RETREAT
CUT OFF.
MUST FIGHT THEIR WAY OUT
Artillery Conbsts CONTINUE on west
ern line--Scventcen Members Of
Russian Duma Taken
Into Custody,

Berlin The Russian city of Wilma,
At which the armics Of Field Marshal
son IAndcnbure have bs-n driving.
and which has been defended stub
hornly, until nearly surrounded by
hostile forces has been occupied by
the Germans, It ives officially an.
oounccd by tho German army head
quarters
The Germans. by vide sweeping
movement 10 the north q Wilma. havc
succeeded In almost II not entirely
surrounding portion q the Russian
army, which Is fighting In 81" railway
triangle between VilnA. Ida and
Niielka
Tho Russian forces In this district
either must fght their way out east
wNrd or retire In tog'hrasieriy d.
rection for the only railway left On.
t're!y in their hands IL that which
ruur from wilma TO Ida and thence
To BAraEoVitsoai
The text Of the German oftsc al
statement fclIosw
Western ,hraier 81 war--Soa'h.
rast Of rray, on the SamtEe ~it~
spread clploaion Effected ~ ard ss''
eind crrmy positions ~ss successful.
During ia" battle. shish was surcrts.
tpl 90 us, The F'rcac'I Suffered sarESI!.
nary Losses A .er prisoners ~ore
taken
Directly 10 the ~cs; 81 'hn kr'
sonnn enemy tIr,stna eaEnxed In c"n-
sirsHtinr trenches we're ttspoTacd by
sgr artillery wsth hraTF losses To
,arEi ARTILLERY couba's t'guaac
Along 'Argn par ~ The trot;~
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
SYSTEM A6oLiSAiNG CONTRACT
LABOR APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF INSPECTORS.
SELL PRODUCT IN 80 DAYS
state Institutions Must First Be Sup
piled Before Plans Are Form.
uiated for Selling to the
General Public.
Jefferson CITY.

ItHerhDu SltN.
Within 80 days the stAte-oWned and
operated manufactures in the Mis-
souri, penitentiary will be ready 10
begin the sale OF clothing supplies
TO the various penal. clecmosynary
and other institutions OF the state
Plans perfected by Lester S. Parker.
supervisor Of industries in the pris.
on under the law enacted by the last
legislature, aboliShinE the contract
system OF convict labor, have been
approved by the board of inspectors
and will be carried out.
The intent Of the law, primarily, as
II is construed by him. is the manu-
ia.'ure o! supplies OF all kinds for
the state institutions. In his view
n Is mandatory that the needs of the
Institutions be supplied frst OF all by
the prison factories before the plans
are perfected for selling on the gen.
,ral market
Under the plans worked out by Mr.
Parker and approved by the inspect.
urs there will within few months be
500 convicts employed IN mAnufactur.
iug supplies needed by the state,
These plans contemplate the In
slallation OF factories for the manu-
facture OF the following articles
Tin and galvanized iron ware, in.
Guiding buckets. dust pans. garbage
cans and other utensils In general
use Clothing OF all kinds used in the
institutions. including overalls, gloves
and caps. hosiery, etc Clothing spe
c,aitirs Of all kinds. shirts, etc, shoes
uf an Kinds
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Complaint aEalak, the Missouri Pa
rlac ard the Missouri. Kansas & Tet
a. railroads ~zs flrd With 'hr p8hNr
service cunniassou by 'he Ctusc@s
Mutual Telgphuue co. o. No!dea
The company asks an order roGl4y,
ing the roads 10 comply with The "a y
If 1911. whsch compels them 10 main,
tain Gtle phones In their stations.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
CFitlc3se Barker

Considerable sFjtteis@ has beer
aroused In %eue sections ~ th~ state
ty AG,nruey General ElaFArrs practice
~ h}rt@k prominent Democrats IAN
yrra 4H yar4nue counties to Iwu& K'tnr
cases That have been app~a}ra ~ iar
supreme cuurf ard payluN 'hrSa ugf
al hg@ contingent, tara Ths attorney
reaerai IL teyegtgse candidate tat
the KuhrrralnrtA nomination auA a
reasonable amour, II "lrnrr h~si3ing"
IL permissible
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

1, Is expected that when the public
service commission makes known It's
findings on the applications Of Mis-
souri, railroads, for higher freight, pas.
senger and baggage rates. there will
be three or more written opinions.
The freight rates will be dealt With
in one opinion. passenger rates in an
other. and baggage schedules In q
third,
Because few hearings are scheduled
by the commission for the next FIVE
or six weeks, and because the mem
bers and their experts are busy in the
offices here. II is believed the rail
road rate cases are being considered
for final determination.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Compromise on school Fund.

II has been learned on good author
ity that the state officials who last
May agreed to transfer portion of
the school fund TO bridge over def
cit In the general fund out OF which
salaries are paid. are planning to pay
back approximately 100000, provided
State Superintendent Gsss will dis.
miss his msndamus suit in the 81.
IRENE court.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Athens. Greece.-The signing OF
the Turco Bulgarian treaty is now an
accomplished fact Notwithstanding
temptations from the Duke OF Meek.
lenburg Schwerin. who was called
from the battle front to un Sertske the
diplomatic mission to Sofa, informa-
ton Just received indicates that Bull
garia will remain neutral
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
JOURNAL ADVISES REVOLT
PROGeRMAN EDITOR MAY GET
IN TROUBLE.
Calls President "Sef.Sufficient Pro-
vinciaI' in Attacking Handling Of
Arabic and Shipping Cases.

Milwaukee, Wis-An editorial in
English pro-German new spaper, CON
trolled by local German Americans.
makes an open threat to revolt
against the president unless there are
changes in the manner in which the
administration is handling the cases
against Germany regarding the Arabic
and against England regarding tho
seizures OF American ships destined
to neutral ports The paper. after
declaring that the presidents un6end-
ing attitude toward Germany should
be duplicated in the shipping ques
ton. continues
Let us say here and now that al
least 10000. goo OF American citizens
have had their FIJI Of this kind Of
neutrality, are through with being
led by the nose and expect some stand
against Great Britain Increasing en-
croachment On our rights,
let US say. and without reserve,
that, unless the selfsufficient proyin.
G al in the White House wakes UP
one OF these fine mornings to the
realization that he is more than a
president Of our Anglo maniacs, that
he is in reality q president OF the
American people, he viii live TO dis
cover a situation in this country that
viii make him 60 down in American
history as the archdisruplton'st Of
the nohlcst nation that was ever
given q glorious opportunity on the
fn0tstpYt Of the universe"
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Lafayette. iud --i'ur4ae University
was made defendant Ia a T. 5 asa darn
axe sgt Gleei by Abraham l. nasn.
shAin al South Whsslsy. Ind, father
II the hate f'rsncs. W OheachAtn. who
~as kHlasI in the university tAak
scrap" on tho atgat Of Sept Is. 1919
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
santos-Dumont Coming.

New York.-Alberto Santos-Dumont,
the Brazilian pioneer in seronsutics.
has accepted an invitation from the
Aero Club of America TO head com
mittee TO take charge OF a movement
10 develop aeronautics in South and
Central America.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Cincinnati. GA muscular ailment
from which former United States
Senator Joseph Benson Foraker has
been suffering has grown SO severe
,ha, the surgeons have decided on
an operation a. the only chance for
his complete recovery.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
weds After Asgf Century.

PanA. III - Tho marriage 81 iadEc
J. n Cridlss, veteran Csntral Illinois
iawyeF and Republican politician. and
Mis-. Emily Collins Brsdy q, her homo
n Long Beach, Cal, marks the eul!mi-
patton Of & romance OF the early six
lies
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Man coe. over Ni.o,r, e.,ls.

Niagara Falls. y. Y.-Park guards
saw a man leap from Prospect Point
into the Niagara River and 90 over
the American falls In the pocket Of
. coat we're found papers bearing the
aame Of Hugo wehmeyer.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

pesiin According to Stoc khojm
dispatches. fhc Socialist isop ~
Ichriaso and - osheT taeg. ,-"rs e ,,e
Russian paUA have trvu ARRESTED
TIE bauas ImJd,aep ~ Fe'HsErai
ard al, rNUNav gai5oas have byeca
occupied ~ the military tAe al
vices said
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Steamer Santa Anna in Port.

London.-The Fabre line steamer
Santa Anna has arrived at st. Mich
TO Lloyds. The fire in No. hold
has been extinguished.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
ESCAPED Joliet Convict CAUGHT.

Joliet. Ill-Clarence Brown. one Of
the three convicts who escaped from
the penitentisry, was captured Brown
was found hiding in a cave in a stone
quarry.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Seauiota Park. six miles southeast
OF Springfield. recognized As q beauty
spot Of the orarks. IL now available
for purchase By the legislative com
mission for the establishment OF the
proposed state nsh hatchery.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Boy Kills JalIer. Suicides.

Hot Springs. Ark.--in an attempt to
arrest LATE Young. George Ford. jail
r.. was fatally shot by Young. who
then killed himself
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Friends ~ Joan JaG,,snn. the Rich
Hnl banker. have announced that be-
will enter the race fov the Democratic
nomination for state auditor, he ia
one al the leading men tn hts SEE ttou
OF the state
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Ford Asked to Aid Navy.

Washington. - Secretary Of the
Navy Daniels wants TO discuss the
question Of gasoline engines with
Henry Ford He has written Ford
asking him to call on him 10 Wash.
ington.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

Word comes from Columbia hat
the enrolment tn the state university
has reached SOS. which is an in.
crease OF over 10 per cen, ahead OF
last years showing
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Holland Orders War Planes.

New York-Twenty American war
planes have just been ordered by the
Netherlands government. The first
order for six war planes was placed
by the same government two months
ago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Feu-Nurters Meet.

Two hundred invitations have been
issued By the ColeCalla~ay fox hunt
Ing club to the annual meet and hunt
al -FSsh-Trsp" bridge. on the Norcau
river. about ten miles from the capital
on September 1874
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

New Warning that many
sellers Of gasoline are giving short
measure vas issued by the commits
sioner Of weights and measures 10
the drivers and owners
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Fire DESTROYS Forty-Flye Yachts.

Jacksonville. F1a--Forty five yachts
belonging to northern people were de-
stroyed by fire al Miami. The loss will
be about 100000.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Major Paroles Ten.

Ten paroles were issued BY Gov,
Major last week on recommendatton
OF the board Of pardons and paro,eA
This makes a total OF 20 paroles is-
sued this month Ten are TO be 70
leased September %.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Woman conses.e. Her Sin

Aiddleboro. Ky.-Church aud social
.ircles over the state were shocked
shen II became known that Mira W.
u. Gasler had Eone before the Meth
dist church beard and made public
confession of improper relations with
he retiring pastor. Rev. ID y.
-hathau.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Missouri sos, Makes . Record.

The A. NJ. Scott. a Missouri River
steamer. made a record run from Ma
poleon. 200 miles west. TO this place.
The packet made the run In u hours.
the speed being approximately is
miles per hour
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
RevsiIe Taxes OfNes.

Charles q Revelle. appointed to the
supreme bench to succeed the late Jus
tice John C. Brown. took the oath OF
his office on Wednesday. Sept. II. He
.. by far the younges. jurist ever 90
Missouri's highest tribunal
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23

ST. Paul. Minn.-The youngest MIN
rod to apply for a hunting license this
year has been granted his papers"
tie 10 A. s. Bull. II years old.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Loo Cabin Club Formed.

There has been organized q log
Cabin Club" OF which Judge W w.
Graves OF the supreme court Is presi-
dent and Charles r Dewey secretary
and treasurer. The membership 10
limited TO IL.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Aeronaut Ealls 1000 Feet

Pueblo. Colo.-Frank Clay. balloon
Est, who fell 1000 feet at the state
fair here when his parachute failed
20 open. is dead.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
BULGARIA TO STAY NEUTRAL
country's Reply TO Proposals Of En-.
tente Powers Said to Have
Seen Made Tuesday.

Sofia.-Official announcement was
made that Bulgsria's reply to the pro-
posals of the entente powers was
made on Tuesday. The nature OF the
answer was not divulged.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1915-09-23
Stone at Home.

Senator William J Stone. sppAr,
entity in better health than for years.
has arrived In jefferson City from
months trip TO tho Pacanic coast
states.