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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
cor EVEN With LIE LAWYER.
Farmer Turns the Tables on Hlo
Tormentor.

This Is q lawyers story OF his FIRST
trial, in which a farmer accused
neighbor OF stealing his ducks. The
lawyer was employed by the accused
to convince the jury that such was not
the case. The plaintiff was positive
that his neighbor was guilty Of the Of
tense charged, because he had seen his
ducks In the defendants yard. How
do you know they were your ducks?"
asked tho lawyer. Il should know my
ducks anywhere" replied the farmer,
giving q description Of their various
peculiarities whereby he could distin-
guish them. "Pshaw!" said the law
yer, these ducks cannot be of such q
rare breed. have seen some just
like them in my own yard" THAT is
not at all unlikely" admitted the farm
Or, for they are not the only ducks /
have had stolen lately"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
EouaI RIohta.

$50 you believe in giving women
the right to vote, Ell? Do you mean
20 say you would allow your wife to
mingle with the unwashed rabbIe
that gathers at the polls?"
Not necessarily. She could go
golfng on election dag, the same as
do"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
Maan,t un 10 standard.

so nny." admonished his mother
why don't you share your angel cake
with your little cousin?"
I dent fink he's quite good enough
to eat angel cake replied Johnny
earnestly.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
Tho Real Reason.

Now" said the teacher, will some
boy tell me what was the compelling
motive which made Columbus set out
over the uncharted Rea ON his won
ierful voyage?"
A hand In the front row shot up.
"Ahi Willie has It"
~He wanted to see America 1rst.s
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
A Soft Answer.

Mrs Nexdore Cangrily). II want you
to keep your dog out OF my house; it's
full of neas.
Mrs. Naylor.-Your house is? Mer.
Cyl certainly shan't let Fido go IN
there again.-Boston Transcript
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
Hard Luck.

Tva invented a new stabilizer for
an aefoplane."
Docs it work."
Il dpnt know yet. haven't found
anybody with nerve enough to try IL
for mo-"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1915-05-14
Nothing nolnh.

7 hear Jones has opened q new
restaurant Is he doing any bush
ness1a
Npne at all Hes had to put On
q abaret show "a keep the waitara
from getting lonesome"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
BULGARIAN ARMY
WITHIN 10 MILES
or SERB CAPITAL

Berlin, Nov. 4.--Steadily, remorse-
lessly, Serbia's enemies are clearing
the way into Nish, her capital. Bull
garIan forces are now within 10 miles
OF the war time capital. Its fall Is
expected at any time.
The ofilcial statement today told Of
the Bulgarian storming and capture
Of Nishalafat. 10 miles northwest Of
the city.
At the same time II announced
that the Teutons had "come back"
on the Russian front where, yester-
days statement admitted. they had
suffered reverses.
Twelve miles Of line wrested from
the Won Hindenburg forces Wednes-
day. we're reoccupled. as was Mikul-
ishki, from which the Germans pre-.
viously had been driven.
The Austrians captured valakonje
and Coljevac.
Concerning Serbian operations, the
statement said that the Bulsarians
had stormed and oAptured Nishalafat,
ten miles northwest Of Nish, the
capital,
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
BULGAR REPULSE
IN N|SAVA VALLEY
IS M|SH REPORT
(By United Press Leased wire,)

(By United Press Leased Wire)
Paris, Nov, 4.--Repulse Of Bull
garian forces In the Nisava valley
was claimed by the Nish official state
ment, dated Sunday, received today.
The announcement, however, showed
tho Serbs hard pressed by forces
hemming them In around Kragu-
ievatz and Nish.
",The Austro-G Germans attacked In
great force on our northern front, y
the statement said, especially on the
right wing, whore lighting is still in
progress.
Our Morava river positions were
assaulted without result. The en-.
emy advanced on Kragujevatz and
we took up positions south Of the
city
I'm the Nisava valley our left was
forced to retire. but our center re-
pulsed the Bulgars, who rctreated TO.
ward Bella Palanka (1a miles south.
east Of Nish).
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
WAR CAPITAL or
SERBIA ABOUT TO
FALL TO TEUTONS

London, Nov. 4.-Beleaguered by
Austrians. Germans and Bulgarians,
Nish, Serbia's wartime capital. to-
day seemed likely to fall at an early
moment.
Bulgars, represented only few
miles away. with their lines con-
|stantly Tightening. appeared likely to
swoop on the city ahead Of the
Austro- Germans.
Afterward there will be naught left
for the Serbs but to retreat west
ward--if the way is open. Otherwise,
1T is predicted, they will be crushed
remorselessly between the invaders
armies.
Whether the hard-pressed Serbs
will be able to escape at all from
the fast closing wise, II is believed,
depends on the strength OF the Aus
trians on the northwestern frontier
and the Bulgars on the southwestern
frontier. The Austrians operating
west Of vishegrad are trying to pre-
vent their escape. although, because
Of hampering Montenegrin attacks,
It is thought the Austrians may not
be sufficiently strong to accomplish
their purpose.
Bulgarian forces have been seen
on the Albanian border but these
are thought to have been only recon-
noitering parties. II the Serbs can
pass between them they can reach
Montenegro or Albania, more prob
ably the former.
While Nish is hard pressed, the
allies are reported hurrying their
landings at Salonlki and Kavala to
aid Serbia and check n Teuton drive
across Bulgaria to Constantinople.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
TWO AMERICAN MOIsMONs
SHOT AT VILLAS COMMAND

El Paso, Nov. 4.--Shot In cold
blood by General villa. the bodies OF
two American Mormons today reach
cd Casas Grandes.
Tho rebel chieftaln had impressed
them Into service at Casas Grandes
to haul ammunition to Aqua priota
FOR the villista-C -Carranzista battle
there, Upon reaching ojitos Pass
they asked villa FOR their release, but
the generals reply was to shoot them
both point blank, A friend loaded
the bodies upon wagon and return
cd them to their families at Casas
Grandes.
One Of the men belonged to the
Taylor family.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

FOR SLAV TROOPS
ALONG THE STRYPA

Vienna, Nov. 4.--Seeking appar-
emily to influence the decision Of their
Roumanian neighbors by q strong
showing, Russians are reinforcing
their Strypa river lines. The fight
ing there continues unabated; one
gain for the Teutons was claimed Of
ticially today--the breakdown Of q
Slav attack north Of Bucacz, 20 miles
southeast OF Lemberg.
More important. however. from the
Austrian standpoint. the combined
Austro-German forces have broken
the main Russian front west Of Cxar-
torysk. capturing 6s5 prisoners and
three Maxims.
Siemkowice Is In Teuton hands.
Fierce fighting continues about
Mierhof and Bielgof.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
KAISER IS READY WITH
PEACE TERMS FOR ALLIES
German Official Said to Reflect Sentiment Of Ambassador
Won BanstMf Indicates What the Ieulonic Govern
ment VIII Demand al This Time in indemnify and
Concessions 10 Terminate The Great European Struggle

price constitute total defeat for the
aliies?" 1t was suggested.
1T would" he replied. but 1t Will
be greater defeat year hence. The
allies must see that they can not
drive the Germans from France, and
the same situation is true Of Russia.
Already England is preparing to
abandon the Dardanelles campaign.
She admits she Ia beaten there Isn't
this an indication that she will soon
be forced to admit the same on the
western front?"
France and Russia can not make
peace. They will continue to fight
until they are actually beaten down.
Italy will do likewise. Germany.
however, does not expect to beat Eng
land to her knees. She expects Eng
land to be wise enough to quit be-
fore she lis ruined.
When Ambassador Won Bernstorif
was asked to ratify the ofiieial's
views, he smilingly declined. There
is reason to believe, however, that the
envoy's opinion differs little from the
oficial'a
Terms on which Germany would
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
TWELVE TOTAL
DEAD IN WRECK
Of SANTA CLARA

Marshneld. Nov 4.-The names Of
the four members Of the crew Of the
steamer Santa Clara who are believed
TO have drowned when the steamer
went aground in Coos Bay Tuesday
were learned today. They are: First
Assistant Engineer John Weller,
Fireman Manuel Tello, Messboy
Thomas Farrell; Winch Driver Rob-
ert Shearer.
Counting the eight identified vic
Tins. It was believed that at least
~ persons lost their lives In the dis
aster.
The body OF Mrs d. H. Thorne, Of
Hood River. will be taken to San
Francisco by her husband for crema-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
FOUR AMERICANS
KILLED BY SHELL
At Aqua PR|ETA

Naco, Arix., Nov. Infringing
word OF the killing OF four Americans
by q Carranza shrapnel shell while
they we're aiding the vlllIsta wound
cd at the battle OF Aqua Prieta. Cen
eral Francisco villa, riding a mule.
entered Naco. Sonora. today in the
midst OF his defeated forces.
The dead Americans are Doctors
Miller and Thigpen. Of Cananea, and
Chaulfeurs Nat Wilson and Joe Hy-
liant OF Naco.
According TO villa the four were
giving first aid to three wounded
MexIrans near the villa lines when
the shell burst among them. killing
all instantly. Their bodies are boz
Ing brought here.
villa also declared he had not
abandoned hope OF taking Aqua
Prieta.
MY forces TO take care OF aqua
prlcta are yet to arrive" he said,
Then he shook his head mysteriously.
and refused to give details.
After a brief halt. villa rode his
mule away In the direction OF Mo-
gales. followed by a struggling trail
OF cavalrymen.
Five hundred wounded villistas
are In the hospital at Naco. Four
thousand villistas are reported
marching into Cananea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
GREC|AN CABINET RESIGNS
AND WAR PLUNGE LIKELY
Entire Body Goes Out on the Retirement Of Premier zais
When the Greek Parliament Records Vote Of Lack
d Confidence in the War Policy Of the Cabinet, and
Declaration on the Side Of the Allies Is Expected

Athens. Nov. Following the
Greek parliament's vote OF lack Of
confidence In the cabinet today. the
latter body Immediately resigned.
The question OF vote OF conf.
doncc was raised "Wednesday In con
ncction with the debate over military
proposals. Former Premier venI-
zclos suggested the vote. Cast to-
day. II resulted 1t7 against and ia
for the ministry. with three mem
bers not voting. II was known from
the moment OF Zaimis' appointment
as yenizelos' successor that venizelos
could overthrow him az soon as tho
legislative body and the nation grew
sufficiently dissatisfied with the
zaimis policies.
Zaimis Is not q 'peace-at-any-
price" man, but he takes the view
that Greece should not enter the war
at present. He also denies that the
Serbian treaty requires Greece to
como TO Serbia's aid against the Bull
gars under existing conditions. Y
An opposite Interpretation Is
placed on the treaty by the allies.
Tho specific act on which King Con-
stantine Ia said TO have sought veni-
xclos' resignation was the permission
venizelos was understood to have
given the allies TO land ut Greek ports
and TO cross Greek territory to
Serbia.
His formal resignation. Zalmis
stated. will be in the kings hands
today.
Tho incident which caused the
crisis was controversy between a
pro-venigclos deputy and Zaimis'
war minister venizelos interposed
with the proposal OF test oi
strength.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
VILLAS ARMY TO
SPLIT UP into
RAID|NG BANDS

Douglas, Ariz.. Nov. 4.--Colonel
Martinez, of the villista army. who
crossed the border and surrendered
To American forces here today. de-
clares that General villa will split
his troops into small scouting parties
at Naco. Sonora, and send them out
ON raiding expeditions. designed to
spread terror and death through
northwestern Mexico.
villa has abandoned his attack
on Aqua Prieta. having lost l,O0O
men In repeated vain assaults.
villa and his stan camped last
night at Anavacchi Pass. two miles
south OF Douglas, and today resumed
the march to NacU. A large supply
Of provisions is said to be awaiting
their arrival there.
Two thousand Yaqui Indians, who
participated In the fighting around
Aqua Prieta, deserted the villa ban
ner today and. led by General urbal.
lejo and General ocosta. set out on
a campaign OF guerilla warfare OF
their own.
Three hundred villista cavalry
men have deserted and entered the
mountains. presumably with the In
tention OF becoming bandits.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
Ill HEALTH CAUSE
Of RETURN Of BRAND
WH|TL0CK TO U. S
tBy United Press Leased Wire,

(By United Press Leased Wlre.l
Washington. Nov. a,--The official
explanation that Brand Whitlock.
minister to Belgium, is returning
home on leave OF absence because Of
III health. was generally accepted
here today. Fumors persisted, how
ever, that the request for vacation
was tho result Of his activities In be-
half OF Miss Edith Cavell, English
woman, executed at Brussels.
Az bearing out the explanation Of
III health, the state department
pointed out that Whitlock had been
confined to his bed and was too Ill
to conclude the Cavell negotiations
and on the verge OF nervous and ply.
slcal collapse. 1t Is expected no wiil
make q personal report to Secretary
Lansing before he goes to his home
In Toledo.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

Washington. Nov. A"When Eng
land begins to talk peace, the war
will be near to a close. Germany
looks to England to open the dis
cussion. Germany's terms are al
ready formulated.
An Official, rejecting German AM
bassador Won Bernstorff's views. thus
commented today, at the same time
outlining the German terms as fol-
lows:
A heavy indemnity to pay Ger
many's war debt.
Retention OF Poland, to become an
autonomous state, with customs al
lance, and the retention Of other
French and Russian territory until
the indemnity is paid.
Restoration OF at least part OF
Germany's colonies. probably all Of
them.
| fN-f-7
Absolute freedom Of the seas"
Russia's evacuation Of the Balkans
with complete Austro-German con-
troll there.
Permission to modernize Turkey
without Interference.
Germany to give up Belgium. al
she does not care to assimilate her. :
These are the only terms agree
able to Germany, the Official said
Easier terms were possible = yeaI
ago; even harsher ones will be Ger
many's demand . year from now.
Germany, he said, expects the Al
lies to pay her war bill.
England can now make peace, Qui'
the war and still be ~even with ths
game" barring. Of course. her kill
ed and her debts. the oflicial said.
"But wouldn't peace at such
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
1000 GERMAN AND
TURK TROOPS LOST
ON EGYPTIAN COAST
tBy United Press Leased Wire,

(By United Press Leased WireJ
San Francisco, Nov. 4.-Seven
thousand German and Turkish troops
recently lost their lives trying to land
on the Egyptian coast. said Captain
Mcdonald. arrived aboard the oil
tanker Frank H. Buck today after an
eight-months' voyage. And their
lives were sacrificed because Ger
man spy blundered.
81 saw "a pontoons. loaded with
German and Turkish soldiers, trying
to land In the Suez canal. wiped out
one after another by the British
guns" he said. "Only one man es-
capped. Papers on him showed that
the German secret service agents had
a complete map Of all the Suez forti-
fications with the exception OF one
fort. II was the guns Of this one
that destroyed the expedition"
Mcdonald sighted the San Fran
cisco steamer Maverick. reported con-
flscated by the Dutch. and two other
vessels flying the American flag on
Batavia. all loaded with submarine
parts and supplies, he said.
Speaking of the recent Singapore
mutiny, Mcdonald said It was started
by $4,000. 900 German money. paid
to British native troops. Signals
went wrong or the whole English
population in India would have been
destroyed, he said.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
PLAN LAUNCHED
BY WOMEN FOR THE
AID OF WOMAhK|NO
tsy United pross Leased Wire, ,

San Francisco. Nov. A world
wide campaign, with the slogan
Women must protect women was
launched today by the international
Congress Of Women. Committees
were named to formulate plans for
the best general system OF looking
after the welfare OF women and girls
in need OF help.
Nine. All Kuli Khan, the exposi-
tion Persian commissioners wife,
said Americans have aided In the
move to free Persia from the idea
that woman is pretty ornament to
wear"
What Utah Is doing TO aid women,
and how the lot Of show girls has
been improved were told by Mrs. M,
T. Hyde. Of Ogden, and Miss Helen
Brookman.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
CASH MUST PAY ALL
INSURANCE. PREMIUMS
(By United Press Leased wIre)

(By United Press Leased Wireo
Salem. Nov. 4.--Following COM
plants that several insurance agents
In the state were trading policies for
clothing and merchandise, Insurance
Commissioner Wells today issued a
bulletin stating that the law provided
that nothing but cash was to be &c.
cepted M premiums.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

Paris, Nov. 4.--That Greece VIII
plunge into the war against Bulgaria
was regarded today as almost certain
following the overthrow OF the
Zaimis cabinet.
Eieutherios venixelos. who II 10
assumed will step back into the posi-
tion Of premier he held before zaimis
replaced him, In war advocate and
favors the alliea.
Nevertheless. King Constantine
forced venixelos' resignation some
months ago. and general election
returned him and his war party to
power. Constantine, however. still
avoided hostiilties and when the mat
tor came 10 second show down,
venixelos again resigned.
Zaimis was named premier instead
Of having another election. That the
king win continue TO resist the war
party and It's leader In view OF the
latest developments Ia deemed nn-
likely here.
Greece can send into the feld 400.-
900 fully equipped troops. Her
plunge. Il Ia believed likely. would
determine Roumania, too. to throw
her lot with the allies.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
GERMANS ExECUTE o
MORE FOR ESPIONAGE


fBy United Press Leased wire.)
Amsterdam. Nov. 4.--Nine more
executions by German military au-
thorities for espionage. following out
the execution Of Miss Edith Cavell,
English woman. have occurred at
Brussels, according to the Telegraafe
today.
Three Others have been condemned
to life imprisonment, three to Is
years, Ave to ~ years and two for
10 years each.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
GUNNERs MATE ON
SUBMARINE ca KILLED

Washington, Nov. 4.--The navy de-
partment was notified this afternoon
that Colvin volrath. gunners mate
on the submarine ca. was killed at
Colon.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
ATLANTIC COAST HAS 81
FIRST WINTER STORM
(By United Press Leased wlre.)

(By United Press Leased wire.)
4 New York. Nov 4.--The Atlantic
coast from Delaware breakwater TO
Nantucket was lashed by a strong
wind storm this afternoon and mar
inc men feared the morrow would
show the first OF the winters toll Of
shipping.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
KENTUCKY ELECTIONS
BRING CLAIM OF FRAUD


tBy United Press Leased Wire.l
Frankfort. KY. Nov. 4.---With
both sides crying fraud, Kentucky
today was more excited over her poll
tics than she has been since the FAM
ous Gobel-Taylor feud. Former Con-
gressman Stanley's indicated major
ity for governor is upwards Of 100.
The republicans, however, still claim
that u. P. Morrow was elected.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
JOHN BULL GETS THE
PROTEST FROM AMERICA
tBy United Press Leased wire)

(by united Press Leaseu Wire)
Washington, Nov. 4.---The Amerl-
can note protesting against British
interference with American CON-
merce arrived In London last night
and will be delivered tomorrow. The
state department said II expected the
note will be made public here Mon
day. "
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

Athens. Nov. 4.--Premier zaimis
formally handed his resignation to
King Constantine this afternoon
when parliament reassembled. There
was Wild demonstration In favor OF
veniselos. who will undoubtedly sue
eced 2aimis.
Tho overthrow OF the zaimis cab
met. after less than q month'a ser
vice, was interpreted by many AZ
meaning that Greece win definitely
throw her lot with the allies in the
Balkan struggle.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

Chas. Reddlck, who visited his sis
Ter, Mrs. I'D Allen, returned to Rose
,urg last night.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
SHIP MARIPosA rLoArED

(By United Press Leased Wire.)
Victoria, D. G., Nov i.--The steam-
ship Mariposa. OF the Alaska Steam
ship company, was floated wednes-
day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04

San Francisco, Nov. 4.--Owners
and masters of 20 vessels, due to sail
from this port today or tomorrow
and shipping circles generally were
relieved today when they were In
formed that the LaFollette Seamen's
act, which was due to become effec-
tive today, had been suspended BY
Acting Secretary OF Commerce A. l..
Thurman in Washington.
Collectors OF customs In all parts
of the country were notified TO give
clearance to all vessels where It was
shown that the owners had made q
real effort to comply with the law.
II was contended today by shipping
men that the department Of COM
merce was entirely responsible for the
lack OF seamen. II was declared the
seamen have been prepared to take
the examinations for months, but the
utpurthioHt houv hu vhott W Si'V WV
examinations until the last few days.
The suspension, however, was ,em-
porary. and officers were told this
must not be construed as permitting
constant deviation from the operation
OF the law. which requires standard
OF life saving equipment and 40 per
cent OF the crew be able-bodied sea
mon.
A large delegation OF shipping men,
representing the chamber Of CON-
merce, met today to make final pro-
test against what they declare are
gross Inconsistencies In the LaFol-
lette bill.
At the protest meeting the ques-
tion OF whether seamen are qualified
as lifeboatmen, even II they have q
certificate, was particularly discussed
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1915-11-04
~
THE
AMEN'S
la v
Commerce Department Re-
ieves Owners Of Vessels
Ready to Sail From Oper-
atioD Of The LaFolIette Act
tBy United Press Leased wire.) }

tBy united fTcSb Leased WiIc.J
Washington. Nov. 4.-SoIicitor
OF the commerce depart
ment, today wired all collectors Of
ports not to hold up vessels unable
TO comply with the terms Of the La
Toilette seamen's act II 1t was shown
a real effort to comply Herewith he'd
been made.
According to Thurman week or
two will see rigid enforcement Of all
provisions. The order Is intended to
prevent hardships which might be In
CURED should the act be followed
strictly today. with many seamen not
yet examined.
Many complaints reached the de-
partment that a number OF vessels
could nal get their fuii complement
OF men because OF the restrictions Of
the act.
Secretary OF Commerce Redheld
said that Chairman McCombs OF the
national democratic committee did
not know whereof he spoke II he de-
clared he had not heard OF any new
vessels being built since August.
1914.
Whatever the effects Of the law
may or may not be-" Redfeld COM
mented, "the fact is undeniable that
during the last six months an In
creasing and. in the total, unprece-
dented number OF ships for foreign
and domestic travel have been order
ed from American builders. More
ships are building in American yards
today than ever in history"
Redneld would not comment on
McC demand for repeal Of the
law.