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Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
RUSSIANS Fight
To SAVE WARSAW
Fate of Polish Capital Depends
Upon Result of Pending
Severe Battles.
STRUGGLE IN WEST RESUMED
Several French Attacks in Vosges Re-
ported Partially SuccessfuI-Ger-
mans Attack in Argcnne-

London, July PA series of great
battles, the result of which will seal
the fate of Warsaw, is being fought to
the northwest and south of that city
Having successfully retired to posi-
tions on the rivers and being well
thanked by fortresses, the Russians
have turned and are fighting desper-
ately to stem the Austro-G erman on
slaugh To the north on the River
Narew they delivered three fierce
counter-attacks yesterday from the
fortresses of Rozan, Pultusk and Novo-
georgievsk. The Germans, who had
taken one outwork of RoZan, repulsed
three counter-attacks, according to the
official report received from Berlin
tonight, but apparently have been I'M
able to make any further progress
southwark.
Biggest Battle RACES
Immediately west of Warsaw on
what is known as the Blonie-Grojec
line, the Russians have suffered a re-
verse and are retreating toward the
Fistula- Farther south the army of
General Won Woyersch is making pro
gress toward the same river, which
has been reached at one point.
Marshal Won MacKensen, who is -
recting the offensive between the Wis
tula and the Bug, has reached the
Russian lines and here the greatest
of all the battles is being fought for
the possession of the Lublin- Cholm
railway.
Fighting in West.
The French have made another bid
for the valley of the Fecht, in the
Vosges. They have delivered several
attacks which have been partially sue
cessful and have captured the heights
dominating that valley from the east
French airmen also dropped bombs
on Colmar
Beyond this and German attack in
the Argonne, which the Germans
claim met with success, and another
German attack in the forest of Apre-
mont. which the French assert was
repulsed, only artillery engagements
have occurred along the western front.
The Italian offensive on the Isonzo
continues and Rome reports further
particularly on the Carlso
plateau.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
GREAT WELSH STRIKE ENDS
Settlement of Trouble Brought About
by Influence of Lloyd George with
Mine Owners.

Cardiff. July 21--The great strike
of South Wales coal miners that
threatened to interfere with the pro-
duction- of war munitions for the Eng
lish armies. has been settled, it was
announced early this evening
Strike leaders made the announce
ment, following short conference
late this afternoon with the minister
of munitions. David LIoyd-George and
other members of the cabinet who had
just come from a protracted session
with the colliery owners. The terms
have not yet been made public, but it
is understood they are of such a ma
ture that the executive council of the
miners federation is positive they will
be ratified at once by the delegates to
the miners conference.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
MORE FIRES ON WARSHIPS
Flames Threatened q Destroyer and a
Dreadnausht in the Navy Yard
at New York.

New York. July 22.-Despite denials
by navy yard officials. it was learned
today on good authority that fires
were discovered yesterday on the tor
pedo boat destroyer Harrington and
the new drea6naught New York. in
the navy yard here. Both blazes were
quickly extinguished with practically
no loss.
Extra precautions were taken at the
navy yard today to guard against
strangers entering Visitors hereafter
must have admission cards from the
commandments office
More than five thousand workmen
are employed in the yards now on the
superintendent Arizona
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
WAS GREATEST YEAR FOR OIL
Production of Petroleum for 1914
Exceeded 29o 1000, eco, Says Geo.
logical Survey Report.

Washington, July 2o.-Production of
petroleum last year was the greatest
in the history of the country. the az
gregate being 29o.312.535 barrels
Final figures as made public today
by the geological survey show that of
the total output 265, ,762. .5S5 barrels
were either marketed or used in field
development and 24.55o. .0eo barrels
held in storage. The market OUTPUT
showed an increase OF 17.31e,30 bar
rels, compared with 1919, but loss
of s2S,O06.17S in value
California retained first pla. as an
oil producer. with Oklahoma a close
second Wyoming and West virginia.
respectively. showed the greatest rel
ative increase and decline.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
BUILT A MONUMENT
The Best Sort In the World.

"a monument built by and from
Postum is the way an Illinois man
describes himself. He says:
For years I was a coffee drinker
until at last / became a terrible suf-
ferer from dyspepsia, constipation,
headaches and Indigestion
THE different kinds of medicine
tried did not cure me. and finally some
one told me to leave OF coffee and
take up Postum. I was fortunate in
having the Postum made strictly ac-
cording to directions on the pkg, SO
that from the start / liked it.
"Grcdually my condition changed.
The old troubles disappeared and 1
began to feel well again My appetite
became good and 1 could digest food.
Now / am restored to strength and
health, can sleep sound all night and
awake with a fresh and rested body.
81 am really a monument built by
Postum, for I was a physical wreck.
distressed in body and mind, and am
now n strong. healthy man. / know
exactly what made the change; 1t was
leaving OF coffee and using Postum
Name given by Postum Co, Battle
Greek, Mich Read THE Road to Well
yille," in pkgs.
Postum comes in two forms:
Postum Cereal-the original form
must be well boiled 15c and Csc pack
ages
Instant Postum-a soluble powder
dissolves quickly in cup of hot wa
ter, and with cream and sugar. makes
q delicious beverage Instantly. SOC and
Soc tins
Both kinds are equally delicious and
cost about the same per cup
There's Reason" for Postum.
sold by Grocers.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
MEXICAN SITUATION IS GRAVE
Capital City to Battle With
Villa Forces.

Washington, July 20.-The City of
Mexico again is threatened with at
tack and the Carranza forces under
General Gonzalez. who drove the "a
pata army from the capital ten days
ago, have marched hurriedly north
ward to engage an advancing Villa col
umn believed to be planning a junction
with the Zapata troops, now menacing
communication with Vera Cruz.
State Department dispatches an
nounce that General Gonzalez with
most of his army had evacuated the
City of Mexico, turning the govern
ment over to the civil authorities.
This was preceded by advices that
General Villas flying column which
circled Obregon's forces after the bat
tie of Aguas Calientes and captured
Queretaro, had taken possession of
Pachuca, within forty miles of the
City of Mexico, and was marching on
the capital. simultaneously with the
latter report came the news that Gen.
eral Carranza had taken possession of
the reconstructed railroad east of Api-
Zaca, junction point south of Pach-
uca, and had ordered that it be held
exclusively for transportation of
troops and ammunition thus prevent
ing further shipments of provisions
from Vera Cruz to the needy thou
sands at the City of Mexico.
Officials here made no effort to con-
ceal their belief that the situation sur
rounding the Mexican capital was a
grave one. With another battle for
possession of the city imminent and
with much needed food shipments
from the east coast cut off. it was
feared that further suffering among
the civil population would follow. That
the food shortage has not been exag-
gerated was indicated in a report to
the American Red Cross describing
conditions existing shortly before Gen.
eral Gonzalez took possession of the
city. 1t spoke of the -'vastness of the
misery already apparent" and cited
instances of crowds besieging the
slaughter houses for blood of animals.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
The Organization Will Give No
More Relief in Mexico
Unless Protected.
SITUATION THERE is HOPELESS
Brig. Gen. Devoi Reports FutiIity of
Attempting Help Until United
States Develops Policy"

Washington, July FL Brigadier
General Devol, general manager of
the American Red Cross, returned
from the Texas border today with the
announcement that attempts to re-
heve famine and suffering among nom
combatants in Mexico were hopeless
under present conditions.
For six weeks General Devo1 direct
ed relief work from Fort Sam Hous-
ton. He was thoroughly discouraged
by the failure of the Mexican factional
leaders to cooperate. The official
statement from Red Cross headquar-
ters tonight merely said it had been
decided that for the present much OF
the relief work must be postponed"
The understanding here is that the
society will abandon its activities un-
til the United States government has
further developed its Mexican policy.
American Red Cross Quits.
There is no outlook for relief in
Mexico through the American Red
Cross under present conditions" Cen
eral Devol said, although reports
from all over Mexico Indicate the ne
cessity of distribution of supplies
throughout the country. The condi-
tions of the railroads and the lack of
cooperation of the military authori-
ties in charge make it practically inn
possible to relieve the people.
Monterey has closed its relief work
with the incoming crops and will need
no food for an indefinite period. Sal
tillo needs food, but relief shipments
have been denied entry by the COVER
nor of the state The City of Mexico
has been cut Off by interrupted rail
service.
Commanders Won't Aid.
I'VE are unlikely to ship any more
food to Monclova, after the two car
loads ready to start today from Pie
dras Negras have gone. The acting
governor at Piedras Negras said he
would allow the two carloads to go
through if General Hernandez assent
ed, but more shipments, even if at
tempted, may not be permitted.
Neither Carranza nor Villa authori-
ties are cooperating in relief work,
though Carranza did not interfere
with supplies to Monterey. Authori-
ties on both sides will not permit pur-
chase Of food of any kind within their
territories
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Touch Luck.

You remember that chap Jones
who made a bet of ten thousand dol
lars that he would walk from San
Francisco to New York without a cent
In his pocket?"
Yes. Did he win the bet?"
Not quite. He got as far as Phila-
delphia, and there he was arrested
as a vagrant and forced against his
will to ride three blocks in patrol
wagon. That disqualified him"
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
A Greater Surprise.

Where are you goin', MAJ" asked
the youngest of five children
I'm going to surprise party, my
dear" answered the mother
Are we all goin', too?"
No, dear; you weren't invited
After a few moments deep thought:
Say. ma, then don't you think
they'd be lots more surprised if~you
did take US all2"
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Franz Josefs Mind Impaired.

Geneva. July 22.-The health of
Ftranz josef, Austrian emperor. again
is causing grave anxiety, according
to advices reaching here He suffers
from nervous excitement and his mind
is apparently profoundly affected
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Time Required.

How long does-ft take you to go
fishing?"
We'll, If you consider the time 1
actually fish, it takes only few hours.
But If you count in the time 1 con-
sumo waiting for conditions to be just
right and arranging for bait, it takes
several weeks"
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Five Drown at chicaoo.

Chicago. July 19--Two young wo-
men and three men were drowned to-
gether here Sunday while bathing in
Lake Michigan. An under current
swept them into a deep hole The un-
dertow swept the bodies away.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Moose Meet in San DIEGO.

San Diego. Cal, July 20.-Two thou
sand members OF the Loyal Order of
Moose are in San Diego today attend
ing the opening session of the nationa.
convention. which viii continue the
balance of the week
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
s1oo, 600 Fire at cambridoe. o.

Cambridge, o., July 19-The Cam
bridge plant of the Interstate Iron
and Steel Company of Chicago was de-
stroyed by fire of unknown origin
here Sunday The loss is estimated
at 500. 600
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Thousand Die in China Flood.

Washington. July 21--From eighty
to one hundred thousand lives have
been lost in the floods in the vicinity
OF Canton, China. according to cable
gram to the State Department today
from Feking
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
To Condemn Cotton carsoes.

London. July PA large part of
the shipments of American cotton held
up by England probably viii be con-
demned by the prize court. This vas
indicated by a ruling made &c lay by
the government
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
eompers Accuses Germans.

Washington. July 20.-President
Samuel Gompers of the American Fed
GRAFTON of Labor reiterated his belief
today that a systematic propa ganda is
at work to disrupt American labor
forces to affect the war situation.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
MADE Sympathy for Frank.

MilIedgeville. Ga, July 22.-"Leo VI.
Franks wound has heen dressed and
found in gcod condition The infiam-
nation is suasiding. His pulse and
temperature are approaching normal
His condition is highly satisfactory.
Western Kansas world., 1915-08-07
Equitable Division.

Equitable Division.
Did you divide the cruller as tolc
you with your little brother?"
Yes, ma. ! gave him the hole"
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
KILLS MONSTER SNAKE.
Reptile Thirteen Feet Long and
Three Inches Thick is Slain.

Last Saturday at noon ]. c. Tier
ney, who resides southwest of town,
observed the family cat standing
with her back in the shape of a
most abrupt arch and her tail all
fuzzed out till it looked as big as a
ramrod for one of the Kaisers Az
where the cat was looking and at
once saw the cause of the feline agi-
tation. A big black and brown
striped snake was coming out of the
weeds near by and crossing the pri-
vate driveway toward the machine
shed. Jim called to Albert Erick-
son, his hired man, to get the shot
gun. By the time the artillery was
ready the snake was half way under
the machine she'd Jim" ran to the
shed door and found the snake
stretched out along the sill. This
sill was sixteen feet long and the
snake did not lack more than
three feet of measuring the
length of the sill. Jim thought
he would drive the monster out by
stepping on its tail, but when he
did it the snake came back at him
with a curving leap four feet into
the air, missing him about two feet,
because he made quick jump upon
the binder. Mr. Snake then coiled
up in bunch as big as a half bush5l
Jim" called for the gun, and, with
the muzzle six feet from the snake,
pulled the trigger. That was the
last of the snake and they pitched
him out of the shed in three Sec
tions.
Mr. Tierney says he never saw a
snake of this kind before. The Tier
neys have been losing lots of chick
ems lately and he thinks now he
knows where they went.-New
Hampton Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Man is Badly Beaten on Circus
Grounds.

At about midnight last Saturday
some young men of this city watch
/ ing the loading of the Hagenbeck-
Wallace circus, heard a circus en-
ploye say to a companion: 1T was
bad enough to beat him up without
letting him lay out there all night.
The boys told Nightwatch Krueg-
er what they had heard, and they
and others accompanied Kruger to
the fair ground. Out in the middle
of the grounds. and near the loca-
ton of the big tent they found a
man lying unconscious with scalp
wound three inches long on the
right side of his head, above and
back of his ear. They got the bus
and brought him to the office of DR..
Feeney, where the wound was at
tended to and the man was revived
sufficiently to leave the doctors Of
flee and walk away.
The man was r. o. Holta of Sau-
de. His story was that after the
show he came out of the main en-
trance, when two men rushed up
and hit him He claimed his watch
was taken and some small change,
but a ten dollar bill was not takel.
After being cared for Holta wander
ed out toward the fair grounds again,
and was found Sunday morning ~
ing near the Pfenninger home. APP
pearances indicated that he had
been on a protracted drunk.
The same night Painter Jensen
had row with two circus men near
the First National bank corner The
men took his hat and made for the
depot, he following. When near the
library one of them blew whistle
and fifty circus hands came running
Two of them beat up Jensen. Elec-
trician Garvy, who came to Jensen's
aid, also was beaten.-New Hampton
Gazette.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Youth on Long Hike.

Ottumwa, Ia, July 5.-Jack w
Burrell, aged Is, from Middlesboro,
KY, passed through Ottumwa on a
hike from his home to Chicago via
Shreveport, La. The whole trip COW
ers 1888 miles. Two other lads
starting with Burrell, are 800 miles
behind him. All are members of a
boys club in Middlesboro. They
are not permitted to work for money
en- route and must have $40 when
they reach Chicago. Burrell started
with fifty cents and had S2.34 when
here. Eight pairs of shoes and sew
worn by the walker thus far.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Happily Welded.

Miss Theodore Lansing Of Ossian
and Mr.. George Balk OF Lawler
were united in marriage at st. Fran
: IS de Sales Catholic church, Ossian,
Tuesday morning, June 20, 1915,
Rev. M. j. Thiltgen, d. D., perform
ing the ceremony. Following the
church services the young couple
and fifty invited guests repaired to
the home of the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Lansing, north OF
Ossian, where the wedding festivi-
ties were appropriately celebrated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Balk are highly es-
teemed young people and have a
large circle of friends who wish
them health, happiness and prosper
ity in their new state Of life. They
will make their home on farm near
Lawler, and the Bee wishes them
success.-Ossian Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
FOR DEFORMED CHILDREN.
Free Treatment for Those Children
at State University of Iowa.

According to the provisions of the
Perkins bill, which becomes effec-
tive July /, 1915, any probation of
ficer, overseer of the poor, regularly
licensed physician or public school
teacher may furnish, to the judge
of the district court, information
concerning any child under sixteen
years of age suffering from a cur
able or remediable deformity or ma
lady; and, upon such information or
upon his own motion, such Judge,
sitting as a Juvenile court, may or
der a hearing, the parents and the
county attorney being notified. The
judge may appoint a local physician
to report to him, on blanks furnished
by the State; and if it appears to the
court, from such report, that help
may be received said child, upon the
consent of the parents, may be COM
mitted to the University Hospital at
iowa City, the actual expense at
the hospital to be paid by the State
on order of the Executive Council.
The children will receive excel
lent care. The upper floors of the
new wing of the University Hospital
will be devoted to them, and the new
solarium and roof garden will be
converted into an outdoor ward and
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Killed Squirrel, Fined.

A West Union resident paid $40
and costs, SASS in ALL when taken
into court yesterday at the instance
of Deputy Game Warden c. {.
Wright on a charge of shooting one
of the pet squirrels which abound
in this city. He pleaded guilty before
Mayor Belknap, who was officiating
as justice of the peace, it being a
state case.
Mr.. Wright caught man near
Summer the other day with 81
sunfish in his possession, whereas
forty fish is the Init, to include not
more than twenty of any one kind.
The net is being drawn more closely
all the time around violators or
game laws.--West Union Argo.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
OssIAN sPEEDERs ARRESTED.
Marshal Boyle Starts Cleaning
and Mayor McNIanus Does the
"Finishing."

Sunday morning, Marshal Boyle
came to the conclusion that auto
drivers in Ossian were entirely too
reckless speeding had to come
to halt. He produced his stop
watch and proceeded to watch the
fast drivers, taking their time and
names.
Monday morning he filed COM
plants against sixteen of the people
of Ossian and vicinity-all promin-
ent, by the way-who were arraign-
ed in the court of Mayor McManus
on the charge of exceeding the speed
limit
1t being their first offense-or
rather, their first appearance in
court on that charge-the mayor
fined each individual $500 and costs
-S.S5 all told-and they gladly
paid A few objected to the fine
but they paid it rather than fight it,
knowing that litigation costs money
win or lose We will not divulge
the names of the offenders.
Mayor McManus informed us that
the next to come up on this charge
would be given a heavy fine, as he
is determined to stop speeding, if
it is possible.
Remember, auto drivers, the lin
it is ten miles an hour in any part
of the town. Don't exceed the limit
Bee.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
VIII Give $50 for Wife.

Fort Dodge, Ia, July "a rich
farmer living near Curlew, telephon-
ed to the Y. w. c. A. yesterday and
said: 81 will give you $40 if you
will get me a WIFE He says he
wants a sensible woman, from 80 TO
so years of age, for he has three
grown children. Last week the same
man offered the institution s. if it
would secure him a competent
housekeeper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Leroy Werges Married.

The wedding of Miss Margaret
Elizabeth Walch, daughter of Mr..
Sebastian Walch, 80 Ash street, to
Mr.. Leroy Francis Werges took place
at 8 O'Clock this morning in the Pro-
cathedral of st. Mary, The Rev.
Thomas E. Cullen performed the
ceremony in the presence of the inn
mediate relatives and friends.
Miss Mary Phelps presided at the
organ and Mrs. Vaughan gave sever
al vocal selections.
Little Margaret Steele and Ber-
nard Shay, the brides neice and ne
phew, were the only attendants. The
little flower girl wore white crepe
de chine frock trimmed in pink rose
buds and carried basket OF mar
guerites and pink roses.
The bride wore gown of ivory
satin and tulle made round length,
Her full tulle veil was made in cap
effect and was held by a rope OF
nearls. She carried white prayer
book.
Following the ceremony wedding
breakfast was served in the home
Of the brides father to the immedi-
ate relatives. The decorations were
in green and white.
Mr.. and Mrs. Werges left on trip
and will be at home after July 10 at
"a Ash street.-Minneapolis Tri-
bune, June 22nd.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
They Write Every Day.

Every day Foley & Co. receive
letters from grateful men and wo-
men, telling how Foley Kidney Pills
cured them of backache, sore mus
Giles, stiff joints and other kidney
and bladder troubles. Is very quick
to relive lumbago and rheumatism
due to kidney trouble No other rem
edy has a longer record of cures.
Engbertson's Pharmacy. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Goes to Old Peoples Home.

Mrs. Mary Raane of Saude way,
left Friday for the Old Peoples
Home at Decorah,, where she ex-
poets to make her home in the flu
ture.-Lawler Dispatch.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Are You Feeling Fit?

Do you envy the man or woman of
untiring energy, strong body and
happy disposition? All these depend
upon good health, as good health is
impossible when the kidneys are di-
seased. Foley Kidney Pills help the
kidneys cast out polsons that cause
backache, rheumatism, and other
symptoms of dangerous kidney and
bladder troubles. Engbertson's Phar-
macy. July
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1915-07-07
Pleads Guilty and is Fined Over
Phone.

Cherokee, Ia, July 5.-Mayor ID.
w. McNeal today fined Storm Lake
man over the telephone for speed
ing yesterday. Learning the iden-
tity of the guilty party, the sheriff
at that place was ordered to arrest
him, and plea of guilty was made
over the wire, and the city is con-
sequently SIS richer.