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American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-02-11
PRISONER ESCAPES
Wan Held for IIorsestealing Makes
Safe Getaway Frem Marshal Watts.

Ed Lower. the prisoner that has been
held In the city jail for three weeks
on charge of grand larceny escaped
from the Jail at 1890 Tuesday morning
was recaptured. escaped again with
the aid OF gang of town loafers and
Is still at liberty with a reward of s25
for his capture
Marshal Watts let the prisoners.
Lower and Rice out for a few min
utes to empty their slop vessels into
the alley, few feet from the Jail.
While they were in the alley n friend
of the marshal called to him from the
blacksmith shop across the street.
While his back was turned I'm answer
TO the call Lower made his get-aN ay.
Mr.. Watts gave chase down the alley
as soon as he had disposed of Rice.
thinking that the escaped prisoner had
gone In that direction He later dis
covered that he had jumped through
the window in the Fall Creek stable
and had made his escape In the direc-
tion of Aliens livery stable. The pris-
oner kept on beyond town travelling
In an easterly direction. The marshal
Immediately summoned an automobile
from the Davis garage and he with A.
w. Davis started out east to head the
man off. Two miles from town they
saw him running through the sage
brush half mile from the road. Mar
shal Watts left the car and resumed
the chase on foot only to lose the pris-
oner when he disappeared over cliff
After searching for two hours Mr..
Watts gave up and returned TO town.
Albert Bathke, living about three
miles east OF town saw the prisoner
hide behind sage brush upon the ap-
proach of the marshal in the automo-
bile. He went home secured his gun
and continued the search after the
marshal had given up the chase. After
searching for an hour or so he came
upon Lower crouched behind sage
brush and ordered him out to the road
where he was ordered into buggy
belonging to VIM. Kirscher of Ameri-
can Falls who happened to be driving
by Mt the time. The buggy was stop
ped when II reached Arnold's pool hall
on the way to the jail by a crowd Of
men that were In the hall. Someone
called 20 Lowcr. thel prisoner. tpat
there was phone call for him. His
captors let him leave the buggy 10
answer the call Lower didn't stop
at the phone but continued on through
the hall to the back room and attempt
ed to leave the building by the side
door In the rear The door was locked
and Lower took refuge In the toilet
I'm the rear of the outer room I'm the
hall. Friends of the refugee told Mr.,
Bethke that his prisoner was waiting
for him at the side door OF the bull6ins
so they drove around 20 the side door,
Lower lodged ont OF the front door end
over to the north sid eof town ne soon
as his captors had left the side OF the
building. lie was last seen by Sheriff
Jeffries near the Farmers Society Of
Equity building A reward OF $500
has been offered for his capture.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-02-11
WHEAT PRICES STILL CLIMBING.

Turkey Red, sacked, is selling on the American
Falls market for $215 per hundred Other grades,
sacked, $210 In bulk the price is five cents less
These prices have prevailed all this week. Prices
for both white and red wheat have been So for sew
eral days, but Turkey Red made an advance of five
cents Monday This is believed to be better price
than other points are paying At least one point,
Burley was paying only $500 Tuseday.
A great deal of wheat that has been held here on
storage is being moved at these prices Wheat re-
ceipts are light.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-02-11

Felt that we had gotten even with them
for the time at least Bill Jenkins
was the man who wrote me the letter
telling what to do with Peck when he
came. OF course, | was blamed for the
Whole thing. but Campbell and Steb-
bins were as much i'm 1t as / was, but
sly enough 10 keep in the background
Nat Ireland might be able TO shed a
little light on the matter If his mem
ory wasn't so bad
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-02-11
ONLY ROUND BARN IN IDAHO.

The cut Of the barn In the Gem State
Lumber CompaDy's advertisement was
made from a picture OF the barn on ID.
w. Davis place. FIVE miles north OF
American Falls. II Is said TO be the
only round barn In Idaho aud sgricuI-
tural and livestock authorities con-
nected with the state University, who
visited II about a year ago. said II was
one Of the best barns I'm the state.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1915-02-11
TEACHERS EXAMINATIONS.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Feb
ruary "a % and 26.

Teachers examinations will be held
In the commercial room OF the Ameri-
can Falls high school on Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, February rs, 20
and u, 1915.
MADGE r. WHISTLER,
County superintendent.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
MRS. GROVER STOCK
 COMING BACK HOME
Former Pianist at Fox's Theater Forced to Return to Kensington
 Because of Destitution.

Receiving a pathetic letter from his daughter, Mrs. Grover Stock of Port Arthur, Texas, that she was facing Restitution and starvation, Charles Anderson of Main street Kensington has sent her sufficient funds to bring her back to her home which she left but a few months ago. MT. Anderson has confided as much to his closest friends but when approached on the subject this morning and asked if his daughter was coming home he an- swered, "This is a personal matter, wait until she gets here." He however did not deny that he has forwarded her money for carfare
 Although Mrs. Stock wrote to her parents several days ago that she ilas been able to locate her husband who was missing for three days following the terrible flood which swept over Port Arthur, still they have not been able to return to their home since it is submerged in water. She is at pres ent stranded in Beaumont, Texas.
 Mrs. Stock who was formerly Miss Marion Anderson, is we'll known in this city where she was pianist at Tox's theater. She was married to the man from the Lone Star state follows ing a pretty romance which com renced aboard a steamer to Europe.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
City He,ns

The public amusement commission commission will meet tomorrow af- ternoon at o'clock and will receive report on the playgrounds from Director J. G. Eadie.
 New Britain council O. U. A. M, will have corn roast at the meeting Thursday night The degree team un- der Captain Clock will put an a special drill.
 A committee will be chosen by the First Baptist church in a'week or two to look up a suitable successor to Rev. Dr. Brown, who has resigned.
 The Young Peoples society of the Swedish Bethany church will be well represented at the State Swedish Con- gregationa1 Young Peoples conven- ton, which will be held on Labor Day at Cromwell.
 Rev. Dr. T. Edwin Brown of the First Baptist church. will preach his final sermon as pastor of the church on September 12. Dr. Brown at pres ent is sojourning in Maine. Following his retirement he will spend several weeks as the guest of his brother in the South, after which he will make his residence with his son, Theodore .. bFoWH, or DO I1dlIlSoH SIIee]
 Miss Margaret Ramm entertained several of her friends in honor of Miss Louise Bruschwein of Norwalk, at her home on Cherry street, Thurs day evening. A pleasant time was enjoyed. Piano selections were rem dered by the Misses Amelia Rudolph, Louise Bruschwein and Margaret Ramm. Solo slections were rendered by William Ramm and Fred Schmidt.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
Personals

Henry Flanagan has returned from Block Island, where he spent the summer.
 George Cheney left today for Bos- ton, Mass, on a business trip.
 Miss Anna Neuholt has gone to Mill waukee, Wis, for visit with rela- tives.
 Mrs. Charles B. Parsons has re- turned from Lake Placid. N. Y., where she has been summering.
 Edward Martin of West Main street, has returned from Lake Sunapee, N. H.
 Miss Gertrude Benz, clerk in the office of the city clerk, has gone to Michigan to remain a month.
 Miss Mae Sager of Brooklyn is the guest of Miss Jennie Pouzzner of 1O4 Winter street.
 Bows Secretary B. W. Yergin of the Y. M. c. A. and wife will return home tomorrow from two weeks sojourn
 
 in New York.
 Miss Mable Johnson, stenographer at the Y. M. c. A., returned to her work today after two weeks stay at Westbrook.
 Motorman George Kemp of Dwight street is enjoying a weeks vacation in New York.
 Miss Leghorn is spending her vaca- tion in Pawtucket, R. l.
 MT. and Mrs. R. H. Wilcox and son Roy, of Fairview street, will leave Saturday for vacation in Maine.
 MT. and Mrs. William Scott and Reuben Hadley of Lenox Place, re- turned home today from a vacation spent at Indian Neck.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
FINANCIAL NEWS
COLO. MILITIA HI UNDER INvESTIG
Courts of Inquiry Probirl Against Officers During
 Of Goal Min01s]

Denver, Col, Aug. 30.T'| court of inquiry appointed Carlson to investigate char1 Adjutant General John Q other officers of the Natio of Colorado resumed takin| mony behind closed doors t The court was appointed suit of charges against the manifestation during the rel of coal miners.
 Saturday night the court seized in a detective agency'l ters which according to m the court, indicated that q had been employed by tn Mine Workers of America age enlistments in the nati' and for other secret purp nected with prosecutions gl of the coal strike.
 Officers of the United M CTS denied that they had em tectives to prevent militiI mcnts.
 Shortly before nooon it known that c. B. Elliott, jutant general of the Natio
  of West Virginia during tn ners' strike in that state, subpoened to appear befor' tary court. It was said tho was issued on information has been in the employ of Mine Workers of America been in Colorado for sever
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
GERMANS HEADED FOR LAST RUSSIAN
 FORTRESS IN POLAND
(Continued from First Page.)

Russians which has been in progress soil is cleared of the invaders a new Teutonic forces, this time in the near east. In support of this theory is cited the report that the central pow manian border.
 Allies Artillery Active.
 The weekend witnessed violent and almost continuous activity on the part of the artillery of the allies all the way from the North Sea to the Eosges. There are not indications, however, that this expenditure of big gun munitions is being followed by infantry attacks.
 London is again waiting official re- ports from the British or French authorities concerning the campaign at the Dardanelles, where, according to Constantinople, heavy fighting is under way.
 German Trenches Damaged.
 Paris, Aug. 30. 2:35. P. M.-Violent artillery fighting took place yesterday evening at many points in the Ar gonne district, as a result of which the trenches of the Germans were seriously damaged, according to the French official report of this after noon. |, The text of the communication fol- lows:
 Yesterday evening saw severe ar- tillery fighting, accompanied by the explosion of mines and engagements with bombs and hand grenades at a large number of positions in the Argonne district. The trenches of the enemy were seriously damaged at Courtes Chaussees, Meurissons, and at Bolante.
 ''The advent of night brought rela- tive quiet to this region, as we'll as on the rest of the front
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
Fall Goods Now On
 Display.
"BUTTONHOLE" DAY
 PLANS COMPLETED
Politicians With Eyes tO the Future Will Be Busy at Momauguin
 Day After Tomorrow.

Members of the last legislature are looking forward with anticipation to the annual legislative reunion which will be held at Momauguin on We'd neSday.
 This will be the big day of the year for aspirants to office. It will be "buttonhole' day and the man who does not have at least eighty seven strangers put their fingers through his buttonhole, slap him on the back and wink towards the big tent might just as well consider him. self minus quantity as far as state politics is concerned.
 While the Pittsburg mills are turning out wire by the mile for the naughty little countries in Europe, their production will be eclipsed by the wire pullers at Momauguin. Everyone must bring his own timber, hammer and nails for there's lots of fences to be built and many to be repaired.
 It is expected that New Britain will be well represented at the gathering, which, aside from it's poli- tical aspect, is round up of good fellows out for a good time and they usually have it. The gathering is expected to fuF Fnish much copy for the newspapers, whole faces of smiles for those who escape unscath- ed and barrels of tears for those whose booms and boomlets look like empty peanut shells when the sun sinks.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
GEORGE M. CURTIS DEAD.

Meriden, Aug. 30.-The main of- fees of the International Silver con- pany and all branch offices and agen- cies will be closed tomorrow after noon during the funeral of George M. Curtis, the company's treasurer, who died Saturday evening. The services will be in St. Andrews church and the clergymen taking part will be the Rev. A. T. Randall and the Rev F. G. Lippitt. The pail and honorary bear CTS will be men prominent in the busi- ness and social life of the state and city.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
MULLEN IN "MOVIES."
Former Member of Iyceum Players
 Leaves to Join Robert EdesOn.

II OIulCI NlCluUCE Oh LyCOtAA ASSJ VI O
 Leaves to Join Robert Edeson.
 John Mullen, former member of the Lyceum Players, left this afternoon for New York, where he will join the Photo-Drama company in the moving picture world. MT. Mullen expects to land berth in the troupe of which Robert Edeson is the fea- turing star.
 MT. Mullen since his entry into theatricals has made a hit. He SCOT ed heavily with the Lyceum Players in comedy roles the season before last, and was in a fair way to eclipse his successes when he was stricken with appendicitis. This caused him to lose several months from the cast On his recovery he played minor parts and later he joined the Poli Players in Hartford, where the press of that city paid him fattering com pliments for his excellent work. MT Mullen is native son and is one of the best comedians that ever ap- peared on a local stage. His friends are confident that he will make good in his new undertaking.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
SPECIALS TO BE SUBSTITUTED.

Hartford, Aug. 3O.-The Free-For- .All-Pace and Free-For-All Trot, in- cluded in the late closing events for the local grand circuit meeting at Charter Oak Park, September to H., did not fill and were declared off by the race committee of the Connecti- cut Fair association today. The other races of the late closers, 2:0S pace, 2:1O trot and 2:15 trot, filled satisfac- torily and were added to the program. The race committee announced that specials would be substituted for the free-for-all events that did not fill, and these will be announced within a few days.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
EIGHT-HOUR DAY
 FOR MACHINISTS
Head of c. F. of D. Says That Organ- izatiOn Will Act As Soon As
 Organizer Gives the Word.

Julius Stremlau, president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, said today that plans are in making for an eight-hour day for machinists in this city.
 We have not selected any date on which to make our demands but when we are ready we will go out for an eight-hour day in New Bri- tain," said MT. Stremlau, who was interviewed by telephone at his work in Meriden.
 "At present we have an organizer ill your city who is trying to get the machinists together. As soon as he gives the word we will try to get an eight-hour day for the men. When we will act depends on the organ izers."
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30

TempIars to Convent Here

Templars to Convent Here,
 The Select Templars of Connecticut are to hold their annual convention in this city in January when the degree of the order will be conferred on g. large class of candidates. The open ing session will be held New Years eve when a member from Massachu- sets will introduce some new meas ures in the way of degree work. The convention will be held under the aus pices of Phoenix Temple, T. of H. and T. John Sloan, a delegate to the su- preme council of the Temple of Honor, has returned from Niagara Falls, where the convention was held. He reports that Massachusetts won the cup held last year by this state for the largest gain in membership.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
TENNIS POSTPONED II

Forest Hills, N. Y., Aug opening round of the nati1 tennis championship td schedule for today, was postl til tomorrow, owing to wei President R. D. Wrenn of tf| al association, inspected thel the West Side club with sevd
 bers of the executive connI decided that the turf would q of play today owing to the c| rain of the past twenry-fol The same schedule and ordd will be observed tomorrow.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
WANT STRONG POLICEMAN.

A delegation of two, arranging for a Lithuanian wedding in Lithuanian hall on Park street tonight, called at the police station this afternoon to en- gage policeman to preside at the ceremony. As they were leaving the station house the duo seriously begged Captain Grace to "send big, strong one."
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
FOUNDRY OWNER ID

Winsted, Aug. 30.--W. M owner of a brass and iron 4 Bayonne, N. J., died at his home, Crystal Lake Villa, h| after a long illness, in his q He was president of the 11 York Volunteer RegimentaI ton. He leaves a wife ax children.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
TEXAS co. FEATURE
 OF STOCK MARKET
Gains Six and a Half Points and
 Reaches 157

New York, Wall Street, 10:30 a. m. in war shares and kindred specialties at various changes from last weeks close was resumed at the outset of todays operations. The main feature was Texas Company which soon rose. 6k to 157, with a gain of point for Mexican Petroleum at S6k. Coppers were again promin- ent, Tennessee gaining 2 at 5s. Fer tilizers added 1 to 2 points to recent advances. Crucible Steel was reac- tionary, losing points to "A. Unit ed States Steel declined a fraction in the initial dealings, but soon advanced to 77, gain of 3-S over Saturdays final price.
 Close.-Most gains were cancelled in the final hour, the entire list declin- ing under moderately heavy offerings. The closing was heavy.
 New York Stock Exchange quota tiOns furnished by Richter & Co.,, members of the New York Stock Ex- change. Represented by E. w. Eddy.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
MISS BARBOUR ENGAGED.

Announcement was made Saturday evening of the engagement of Miss Annie M. Barbour of Stanley street to Frank J. Hall, employed at Rus sell & Erwin's. The announcement came at a farewell party given by Miss Wilhelmina Tracy in honor of Miss Annie L. Bancroft, who leaves today for an extended trip to the Pacific coast.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
LIMITATION or CTlAr

At a Court of Probate hI New Britain, within and for trict of Berlin, in the County ford and State of Connecticut 30th day of August, A. D. Present,
 BERNARD F. GAFFNEY|
 Jul On motion of WILLIAM I GAN of said New Britain, as istrator on the Estate of EV MANAITIS, late of New Brita in said district deceased.
 This Court doth decree tI months be allowed and limite| creditors of said estate to exh1 claims against the same to thd istrator and directs that publ1 be given of this order by adj in a newspaper published in e| Britain and having a circuIs said district, and by posting thereof on the public sign | said Town of New Britain, the place where the decead dwelt. By Order of Court,
 MORTIMER H. CAL
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
U. S. DIPLOMATIC AGENTS.

Washington, Aug. 30.-Ambassador Morgenthau at Constantinople, has taken over the diplomatic interests of Italy, Russia and Montenegro. These added responsibilities for the United States, cabled to the state department today, makes this gov ernment diplomatic agent at the porte for eight European nations.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
BIG BATTLE ToDA.

Plattsburgh, N. r., Aug. Blue army broke camp at vile this afternoon and set Rouses Point four miles nort1 Canadian border, where the Reds" have dug themselved big battle to drive the invadd their positions is expected to) day.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
GIVEN AMETHYST RING.

Miss Mary Leghorn, for the past seventeen years employed by the late Dennis Riordan and by Curran Brothers at their store, severed her connections with the company on Sat urday night to enter Huntsinger's Business college. Miss Leghorns friends at the store presented her fifth an amethyst ring and 8 bouquet of flowers.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
WILSON GIVES UP VACATION.

Washington, Aug. 30.-President Wilson had given up all idea today of a further extended vacation this year. He had planned to spend the whole month of September at Cornish, N. H., but his plans now are not to leave Washington until the situation be- tween the United States and Germany clears, if he leaves at all.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
ARRESTED ON TROLLEY CAR.

Harry Gramachuk was arrested by Supernumerary Officer Brown, who is
 conductor for the Connecticut com pany, for evading his fare on the Hartford-New Britain trolley this morning. Gramachuk had a transfer from the Albany avenue line to the New Britain avenue line in Hartford and insisted that it would take him to New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
EUents Tonight

High class phot plays, Fox's thea ter.
 Vaudeville and moving pictures. keeney's theater.
 Mattabessett Tribe, I. O, R. M, meets at PAP Main street.
 Gerstaecker lodge, I. O. o. F., meets at Turner hall.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
MAY WANT SUBWAY.

Work will not be commenced on paving Bigelow street between Church and Chestnuts streets until the board of public works learns whether the New Britain Machine company wants subways laid in the street. It is said the company is in favor of a subway through which to run electric power wires to its plant.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30

of heart disease at his home yester- day. He was 67 years Of age and leaves a wife and family.
 The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock from St. Peters church and interment will be in St. Marys cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
AUTO TAKES FIRE,

The fire department was called out this afternoon by an alarm from box AZ. Gordon Brothers big automo- bile. truck had back-fred on North street and caught fire. The blaze was extinguished with but little dam age to the automobile.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
NORWEGIAN STEAMER Hl

London, Wednesday, Aug. layed by Censor)-The M steamer Salonica from GalveA 28 for Aalborg, Denmark. detained at Kirkwall by th( authorities.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
Phenix Lodge.

The regular meeting of Phenix lodge, No. 52, I. O. O. F., will be held Wednesday evening. After the practice.
 "Phenix lodge will hold @ special meeting this evening at 7:3o o'clock to take action on the death of Robert Middlemass.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
HEAVY DAMAGE BY FROST

estimated nusI at "ist' between n ssoo,ooo and S300,00O was caused to late potatoes and garden truck throughout Martat- hon County last night by a killing frost. The corn crop also suffered heavy losses.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
BRIGHTON STOCK YARDS OPEN,

Boston, Aug. 30.-The big stock yards in the Brighton district, closed to cattle from outside the state for nearly year owing to the prevalence of foot and mouth disease were opened today for the receipt and sale of r.1ilch cows and other cattle from Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire as we'll as Massachusetts.
New Britain herald., 1915-08-30
ROBERT MIDDLEMASS
 DIES AT HIS HOME
sWaS One Of Most Prominent
 SCotchmen in the City

One of New Britain's best known business men and one unusually prominent in many fraternal or ganizations, Robert Middlemass, died at his home at 566 Arch street, yes
 terday afternoon following long ill., ness. The funeral will be held tomor- row afternoon at 3 o'clock from his late residence and Rev. John F. John