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Peculiar Weaving
Used to Fight Floods.

that pro-
Peculiar Weaving duces the
Used to Fight Floods. n narsr !" a.
banks of the Mississippi river wher-
ever there is danger of the stream cut
ting under a levee. When stretch of
the river is believed to be in danger
a crew of workmen and many barges
are collected. From two of these
barges are stretched great steel cables
which are the foundation for these
mats. Into these are woven the trunks
and branches Of willow trees that are
brought to the spot on yet other
barges. The pattern for the mats may
be in strips a hundred feet wide and
these may be woven until they are half
mile long. Steel cables and tree
trunks are somewhat coarse material
for the weavers art. but the principle
is the same as that employed in manu-
featuring the f1lmiest gauze.
These mats are woven on the spot
where they are to be used. As the
great strips are completed they are
weighted down with stone and settled
into their places. When the floods later
dash against this bank 1t is fittingly
protected. In the interstices of the ma t
is a sort of cushion of still water that
prevents the swift currents from get
ting at the soft earth, and eating it
away There are hundreds of miles of
this mat now in service on the Missis-
sippi. and there are great gangs of men
constantly weaving more of it.
Another of the great problems that
face the engineers who maintain the
ievees is that of forcing the stream to
keep it's channel secured There is
much sediment in the waters of the
Mississippi, and If this is allowed to
be deposited along the thousand miles
of leveed stream it would result in the
raising of the bed of the river, and
thus make 1t necessary that the levees
would never come in process of this
sort. and soon the bed of the river
would be above the housetops. Should
break then come in time OF great
food the calamity would be incalculable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-29
and the recovery OF the stream a prob
lem such as has never yet been faced.

So it is necessary that the stream
should be made to cut out it's channel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-29

All the forces of the community We
gathered for the fight. A railroad cor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-29

At places these lsvees are miles back
from the actual stream. It is advisa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-04-29

1t is probably one Of tho most spec
tacular pieces Of weaving in the world
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
KAISER WINS FIGHT
EMPEROR or GERMANY DIRECTS
RUSH AGAINST THE
ALlIEs.
CLEARED vREGNY OF ENEMY
Teutons Capture Fourteen officsre and
1,15o Men During the Battle
French Forced Across AIsne by
Floods.

Berlin. Jan. 16 (by wirelesr) Elm
reror William was present in. person
during the battle on the vregny
plain. northeast of scissors, which
resulted in that elevated ground be-
Ing cleared of the French.
The battle is described In the Ger
man official statement as "a brilliant
feat for our troops"
In this engagement the Germans
claimed to have captured IA French
officers and 1,150 men.
I'm the Dunes near Newport and
southwest of Ypres," the official state
ment reads. artillery combats are
going on. The enemy directed an ex-
tremely strong fire on Westende,
which they soon will have entirely
destroyed. Their torpedo boats dis
appeared quickly as soon as they re-
ceived our fire.
I'm continuation of their activities
of January 8. northeast of scissors.
our troops again made an attack on
the heights of vregny and cleared this
elevated plain of the enemy. E
I'm pouring rain and deeply sod
den clay, trench after trench was
take by storm until after dark, and
the enemy was driven back to the
border of the elevated plain.
'The total results of the lights
January ~ and IS northeast Of Sois-
sons were $3.50 prisoners, eight heavy
guns and much war material"
Within two-hour motor ride OF
Paris Emperor William ia directing a
violent attack on the French line.
In their latest report the French
claim to have stopped the German ad-
vance. but the battle is proceeding
with heavy re-enforcements thrown
In by both Germans and allies. A
definite defeat for either side at this
point might force the reshaping OF the
battle all along the front
Cannonading was very spirited In
the vicinity of Newport and aroun :
Ypres. Belgian troops blew up south
east OF Stuyveneskerke the buildings
on Q farm which were serving the
enemy as depot for his munitions.
The continued flood stage of the
River Aisne has carried away several
regular bridges an well as some tenn
porary foot bridges which we threw
across. The lines Of communication
of the allies were consequently made
uncertain. Under these conditions
we have established ourselves on the
south bank OF the river, in the region
between Crouy and Missy. with bridge
heads on the north bank in possession
of the French.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
GOV. BLEAsE QUITS OFFICE
Learns Of Abandoned impeachment
Plan Just Before Filing His Res
iqnation-Pardons ~.

Columbia. s. c.. Jan. 16.-Gov. Cole
L. Blease, whose term Of Office expires
January 10. filed his resignation on
Thursday with the secretary OF state
after granting clemency to q convicts.
The resignation. transmitted to the
senate, was Immediately accepted.
Lieutenant Governor Smith took the
oath for the unexpired term. No rea-
son for the governors action was given
in his resignation. 1t was stated that
Governor Blease was told Of meet
ing OF some VI the members OF the leg
islature Tuesday night when. accord
ing to members of the conference. a
proposal to institute impeachment pro-
ceedings against the governor was dis
cussed. but was abandoned. Blease
continued t. exercise pardoning power
until the end OF his administration.
granting clemency in some cases just
before he sent in his resignation. Last
August Governor Bleese was defeat
ed In the senatorial primary.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23

N. Y. SUBWAY OFFICIALS FOUND
GUILTY OF NEGLIGENCE.
Lawyers for Company Protest Violent.
Iy Against coroner's Charge to
Jurors-$5,Do0 Ball Fixed.

New York, Jan. 13.--After an alter
cation between Coroner Riordan and
counsel for the Interborough RAPID
Transit company, In which the coroner
was charged with giving the Jury q
wrong statement of the law and with
classifying the evidence. the jury which
has been investigating the two deaths
In the Ninth Avenue Elevated railway
accident Of December . brought In 2
verdict imputing culpable negligence
to Theodore p. Shonts, president;
Frank Hedley, general manager and
vice-president. and all the directors
of the lnterboroush Rapid Transit
company. No melton was made OF
Thomas ]. Mcmahon. the motorman.
or A. Rolfe. the conductor OF the
wrecked train.
]. L. Quackenbush of counsel for the
PETERBOROUGH asked Coroner Riordan
II he dared issue warrants for the
directors, but Mr.. Riordan said he
would fix bail at $1,000 each, and 1t
was arranged that this should be
furnished today. The directors thus
presented to the grand jury, In add
ton to Shonts and Mr.. Hedley. are
August Belmont, Cornelius Vanderbilt.
Edward J. Berwind, w. Leon Pepper
man. F. De G. Sullivan. Edward r.
Bacon, T. Dewitt Cuyler. Edwin 8.
Marston. Andrew Freedman. Horace
G. Fisher and Charles B. Ludlow.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
RISKS LIFE TO SAVE PAINTING
st. Louis Millionaire Rescued, but Val
liable Canvas 10 Destroyed--$1o.-
600 Organ Destroyed.

st. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 1.-THE pala-
tial home of Jackson Johnson. million
aire president of the International
Shoe company, at University City was
destroyed by fire. Mr.. Johnson. his
wife. his son and his daughter were
rescued by firemen when means Of
egress were cut on by the flames.
Among the valuable destroyed was
the painting "viscountess Melville" by
Sir Thomas M. Lawrence, the cele-
brated English portrait artist Mr..
Johnson tried to enter the burning
building to save the painting. but had
to give up the attempt
A $4,000 organ, the Christmas gift
of Mr.. Johnson to his family. was de-
stroyed, as were also rare oriental
rugs and expensive pieces Of imported
furniture Mr.. Johnson estimated the
loss at $4,000 to 100000 The house
contained 35 rooms.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
SUFFRAGE IS DEFEATED
AMENDMENT RECEIVES 174voTEs
FOR TO 2o4 AGAINST. ~
Ballot on Measure Comes In Lower
Branch OF Congress After
Long Debate.

Washington. Jan. 14.-sOn Tuesday
night the house of Representatives re-
fused to submit the woman suffrage
amendment to the states for ratifica-
ton.
The vote was TIA ayes to 204 nays.
AS the amendment requires q two
thirds majority. It was declared de-
feated.
To the applause and cheers Of sup
porters OF both sides OF the question
packed in opposite galleries. the house
plunged into debate as spectacular
as that which attended the vote on
the prohibition amendment.
Representative Webb. chairman Of
the judiciary committee, led the de
bate in opposition to the amendment.
He believed II the question was voted
on by women more than 80 per cent
would vote against suffrage. Mr.. Webb
charged that woman suffrage was
more or less fad.
Representative Taylor Of Colorado
supported the amendment, saying the
opposition spoke from prejudice and
transformation.
Representative Mondell of Wyom-
ing. coauthor of the resolution. urged
its adoption In speech which traced
the history of the movement.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
The Third Generation.

John Barrymore tells this story
about his little nephew, Sammy Colt,
the son OF his famous sister, Ethel
This story illustrates how the desire
of the theatrical artist for exclusive
business" is probably transmitted from
one generation to another.
II was present one night last week
when my sister was putting her young
STEERS to bed." says Uncle John. "She
has reared them like old-fashioned
children. and taught them to ga their
prayers at night. This night Sammy
hesitated, and there was a worried
look on his face. He had got no
further than Now lay me-, when he
stopped.
"'Say. muvver.' he complained. ]
don't fink I'll say that prayer l heard
another fellow say 1t today. and II we
aren't careful 1t will get cl. over
town the first thing we know"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
IMPORTANT NEWS
ITEMS

Paris. ILL.,, Jan. 14.-Samuel Magner.
who won fame by wig-wagging at Al
toona Pass. Sherman's famous war
message. Hold the fort, / am COM
ing" died here on Tuesday. aged sew
enty-three.
London. Jan. IA dispatch from
Athens says that the Mussulman In
surgents have captured the heights
around Durazzo, capital of Albania.
and have mounted guns to shell city.
Paris, Jan. 14.-Emperor William Is
reported to be paying another visit to
his army on French soil and is living
at the chateau of French member
of the chamber Of deputies In north.
ern France.
Petrograd, Jan. 1.-THE reported
death OF Grand Duke Alexander Mich
aelovitch, brother-in-law of Emperor
Nicholas, while fighting in Persia last
week, was officially denied in Petro-
grad on Tuesday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
U. S. SEXES QUEENS GEMS
Two Elghteen-carat Diamonds Taken
Because Owner Failed to
Declare Them.

New York. Jan. 16.-Treasury agents
on Thursday seized from A. Anpikad.
jian. resident of Constantinople now
in this city, two egg-shaped diamonds
weighing more than eighteen carats
each and said to have been worn cen.
turtles ago by queen Of Egypt The
diamonds are said to be of great value,
not only because Of their size and quail.
ity. but because of their antiquity. Col
lector of the Port Dudley Field Malone
directed the seizure of the Jewels.
which, 1t is claimed. Appalachian failed
to declare to the customs officials
when he arrived in the United States
on October 10 last.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
REPORT BRUSSELS IN FLAMES
Former Belgian Capital on Fire-Ger-
man Line PerIled by the
Allies.

Amsterdam, via London, Jan. 49,
Refugees who have arrived at Bergen
Op-Zoom from Brussels. says the
News Van Den Dag. report that q
great fire has broken out at the former
Belgian capital.
Fighting of desperate character IL
going on in the center Of the Franc
Belgian battle line. notably northeast
of Scissors. which, through lombard
ments, seems likely to suffer the fate
Of Reims. and further east in the vicin-
ity Of Perthes and Beausejour. From
these points the allies have been try
ing to reach the important railway to
the north, seizure of which would cut
one of the German main arteries Of
communication.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
FRENCH IN DEFEAT
INFANTRY FIGHTING BETWEEN
LARGE FORCES NEAR
gt soIssoNs.
PARIS ADMITS SOME LOSSES
Petrograd Claims Russians Have Made
Gains Over Germans In East Prus-
sIa--Ten Thousand Russ Fall at
y Prxemysl.

London, Jan. 15.-violent fighting
between large bodies of infantry con-
tinues northeast of Scissors. The
Germans claim the advantage. While
declaring they have retained strateg
positions previously captured. the
French admit being forced TO fall
back In one place.
All ordinary traffic. passenger ana
freight, on the railroads Of Germany,
was stopped during the day until
January IS, to expedite the movement
of troops and munitions.
Following is the French war Of
fees night report Of the fighting on
the Aisne:
Northeast of Scissors our counter
attack has progressed slightly be-
tween Cufles and Crouy. However.
we were unable to deboucl from
Crouy.
Our troops, subjected to a violent
attack to the east Of this place. nave
yielded slightly near the village OF
Moncel.
"On the Aisne. northeast OF Sois-
sons. the fighting around spur lS2
continued with great severity during
January IL. To the east our troops
we're obliged to give up ground"
Germany's official statement as sent
by wireless from Berlin reads:
French attacks at La Boiselle and
the hill of Touvron we're repulsed.
Unsuccessful attacks on the hills
near Crouy were followed up by a
German counter-attack. which ended
in the complete defeat Of the French
and the clearing of the hills northeast
Of Bussie and north of Crouy.
"Our troops took possession of two
French positions and captured LOO
prisoners, four cannon and several
machine guns"
Petrograd. Jan. 15.-The official
statement issued by the general stan
Of the commander in chief follows:
Cannon and rife fire prevailed on
the night of January IL all along our
front. Engagements Of more import
ance took place In some districts on
the road followed by our vanguard
column advancing in the region to the
east of Rosog. East Prussia.
Our troops, having repulsed the
enemy's cavalry. supported by infan'
try, occupied several villages. one OF
which. strongly fortified, could only
cleared of the Germans by oayonet at
tack"
Included in the news given out by
the official press bureau at Berlin
we're the following items:
Special correspondents with the
Austrian army headquarters mention
the terrible losses sustained by the
Russians around the Austrian fortress
Of Przemysl. The total number Of
Russians killed in the second siege
OF Przemysl is estimated to number
far above 10000"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
Not = can-nibaI.

Little Dorothy, whose father owned
q canning factory. went to Sunday
schoof for the first time, but soon
came running home screaming at the
top OF her voice.
why, Dorothy" said the father.
what Is the matter?"
"Oh. daddy" she cried. Don't let
them do 1t. will your"
do what, my child?"
Don't let them can mel" she
sobbed.
Gan you? What do you mean?"
"Why. the teacher said, for every
body to sing. Can little child like
me- and then ran away fore they
did i'll"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
80 TERRE HAUTE MEN GUILTY
Politicians Admit Vote Frauds In Fed
eraI Court-Mayor and Others
File Demurrers.

Indianapolis. Jan. 14.--Admitting
that they had participated in the al
legged conspiracy to corrupt the cleo
ton of November 3. 1914. in Terre
Haute. 80 Of ia men under arrest
pleaded guilty before Judge Ander-
son in the United States district court
here on Tuesday. Sentence was not
passed. Mayor Roberts. Circuit Judge
Redman, Sheriff Shea and others who
were represented by Representative
A. G. Stanley of Kentucky filed de-
murrers to the Indictment Arguments
on the demurrers will be made Janu-
airy 20. ]. Edward Holler, who until
few days ago was chief Of police
OF Terre Haute, and John F. Nugent,
former night chief Of police. we're
among those who pleaded guilty.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
OF More Importance.

Mr.. Arthur H. Engelbach, in his col
lection of anecdotes of the British
bench. tells this story about Lord
Braxfeld. who was among the last Of
the Scotch judges who rigidly adhered
to the broad Scotch dialect.
"Hae ye ony counsel mon?" he said
to Haurice Margot. when placed at
tho bar.
No.. the reply.
do We want to hae ony appointitr'
continued the Judge.
mo-" said Margot: Il only want an
Interpreter to make me understand
what your lordship says"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
GOLD MEDALS FOR FOUR MEN
National institute Of Social Science
Decorates HerrIck, Carnegie, Bur-
bank and Eugene Brieux.

New York, Jan. 15.-The National
Institute of Social Science held It's
annual meeting here today and be-
slowed its gold medal on four men for
their work In the interests of human
ity. The men so honored are Myron T..
Herrick. former American minister to
France. who Is now working in the
interests OF European noncombatants:
Andrew Carnegie. for his deeds as
peace advocate and philanthropist;
Luther Burbank. the plant wizard"
and Eugene Brieux. the famous
French dramatist. The principal ad-
dress Of the meeting was delivered by
ex-President Taft
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
ALsAcE BATTLES ARE FIERCE
Fight Has Been Raging Ten Days on
Hills and In the
Valleys.

Geneva. Switzerland. Jan. 1.-THE
battle in Alsace that has now been
raging for ten days Is being fought
under conditions unparalleled in mod
ern warfare. In the valleys and on the
hills-wherever the opposing German
and French troops can gain q foothold
the fighting goes on night and day.
Both sides have suffered heavy
losses at Steinbach. which the French
now hold. The Germans lost 5000 In
killed and wounded In their attempts
to hold Stein bach and their efforts to
recapture It.
Red Cross nurses who have arrived
here state that at some points German
and French soldiers have been killed
BY their own artillery.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
s ACTRESSES HURT IN CRASH
Young Women on Way TO Theatrical
Benefit In Auto Injured BY
Car at Chicago.

Chicago. Jan. 14.--Six young woman
performers who were on their way
to theatrical benefit for orphans In
the Masonic temple we're injured
when an automobile in which they were
riding was struck and partly wrecked
in collision with street car at
North Clark and West Huron streets.
Those injured are: Miss Kate Mul.
linie, Miss Margaret Stevenson. Miss
Clara Eldridge, Miss Mary Mullinie.
Miss Lucille Farrell and Miss Evelyn
Dare
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
SULTAN BOWS TO ITALY
Reported That kIns'e ultlmatum "a
Turkey Brings Agreement to Set
tie HodeIda Clash.

Milan, Jan. 14.-Italy's demands for
the solution Of the Hodeida incident
have been agreed on en- bloc by the
Sublime Porte. Turkey already has
ordered the release Of British Vice
Consul Richardson, who was arrested
in the Italian consulate at Hodeida.
and has promised to punish the sol
diers who broke into the consulate ~
well as to salute the Italian nag when
II 10 again hoisted over the building.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
TALK on WESTERN
CANADA
You Don't Have to Lie About
Canada-The Simple Truth
Is Enough.

The natural resources OF the coun-
try are 90 vast that they cannot be
told In mere figures. Man can only
tell Of what tiny portions have done.
He can only say, Il am more pros
perues than I ever expected to be-"
And yet II q farmer expects to sue
coed on land that he has been forced
to pay $50 to 500 an acre for he ought
to feel assured of attaining prosperity
when he finds the richest prairie soil
at his disposal absolutely free. II he
has little capital, let him invest II
all In live stock and farm implements
Tho will fnd himself ten years ahead
of the game. Some day such q chance
will not be found anywhere on the
face Of the globe. But now the same
opportunities await you as awaited
the pioneer and not one hundredth
part of the difnculties he encountered
and overcame. Success In Canada 10
made up Of two things. natural re-
sources and human labor. Canada
has the one and you the other. A
postal card stands between you and
the Canadian government agent. II
you don't hold these two forces and
enjoy the fruits of the result It Ia your
own fault.
Debt and Canada VIII Not stand
Hltched.
You want q coy home. . free life.
and sufficient income. You want edu-
cation for your children, and some
pleasure for your wife. You want In
dependence. Your burden has been
heavy. and your farm hasn't paid.
You work hard and are discouraged.
You require . change. There IL
goal within sight, where your children
Will have advantages. You can get .
home In Western Canada, freedom.
where your ambitions can be fulfilled.
II the Prairie Provinces of Canada arc
full of Successful Farmers why should
you prove the exceptionf Haven't You
got brains, experience, couragef Then
prove what these are capable Of when
put on trial. II IL encouraging to
know that there II one country In tho
world where poverty IL no barrier to.
wealth: own your own car; own your
self; be somebody.
For facts write to any Canadian
government agent Advertisement
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
HEAVY GALE IN NEW YORK
Wind, Attaining Velocity Of Sixty
Miles an Hour. Lashes the A.
lantlc Coast.

New York, Jan. IA 60-mile gale
whirling up from the Florida coast
dashed the northern Atlantic coast all
night. In this city alone it caused the
death of two persons. injuries to q
dozen more and much property dam
age. More powerful blasts may be ex-
pected. according to the weather bu-
raeu with the gale attacking the New
rgland states. Incoming steamers
reported severe battles with the storm.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
REWARDS BRITISH GENERALS
AZ the Request Of Gen. Joffrs, PrssI.
dent PoIncars Gives inslonIa Of Le-
w oIon Of Honor 70 TWO.

Paris, Jan. 14.-President Poincare
on his latest trip to the front invest
ed the British generals. Sir Douglas
Haig and Smith, orrien. with the In
sigma OF grand oficers Of the Legion
OF Honor. These were conferred ct
the special request Of General Joffra
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23

Bloomington, Ill. Jan. 1e.-Thomas
Bishop died on Thursday At Lexins-
tom, aged ninety-one years. He cast
his flrBt vote for President Polk
In 1874 and was An intimate friend
Of Lincoln. Y Nv
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
His Choice.

The man of great financial promt
hence had met with an accident. Z ~ 'ss.l I,
''We1l have to probe" said the doc ~ y.
cor. M Hcsfas
Just at that moment the man recowoitaea
cred consciousness and exclaimsds srzoN
III it's q surgical operation goaaw
ahead. but II it's another investigar q
ton, give me an anesthetic."
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23
PerI,s Of the Season.

Don't you worry about the danger
Willie may run into with bis new
skates and sled?"
mot as much as we used to. Now
we are devoting our worry to what
father is going to do with his new
automobile"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1915-01-23

Panama, Jan. 14.--Reports were cur
rent here on Tuesday that the German
cruiser Karlsruhs has been sunk after
destroying . British cruiser IN the
Caribbean sea No confirmation has
been received.