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Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

announcement has been made that
'ae mill of the Stearns Lumber COM
Sny at Odanah will again be started
= and will be in operation by the
afst OF the year. Since the mill was
aosed down few months ago extern
ave repairs have been made. 1t will
" operated day and night after Jan,
d 1t Is reported that there has been
'lesithy Improvement in the lum-
VT business, which during the sum
~'l months was not very good.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04
INTENSIVE WHEAT GROWING.
Startling Results Claimed For a Rus
slams Methods.

Some years ago, says an English pub
hcation, a Russian farmer discovered
a method OF increasing the yield OF
wheat in so startling manner that no
one believed he was telling the truth.
The Russian declared that 1t was pos
sible to get seventy pounds of grain
from one seed and to make an acre
carry forty-hye tons.
That does sound like miracle, and
we do not vouch for 1t, but here Is the
method. and If any farmer has the pa
tlence to try 1t he viii certainly be sur
prised at the result.
Each grain is planted separately in
sunken bed about fifteen inches deep
and three and d half feet in width.
As soon as the grain sprouts the little
blade is covered with thin layer Of
earth about an inch and u half In
depth The result Is that you get three
stalks instead Of one. At the end Of
three weeks the hoe comes into use
again, and the three stalks being GOV.
cred with earth, turn into nine stalks
This process on being repeated third
time results In twenty seven stalks,
and the Russian In question repeated
1t ten times In all. so that at last each
grain produced 50,049 stalks. If the
seed is first sown In the ordinary fash
ion and then transplanted to the pit be
fore mentioned you get an even strong
er growth, so that after only eight coy
erlngs more than $4,000 stalks have
been produced from single grain
Youths Companion.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04
Nels in the CITY.

The following appeared on the
sporting page of Wednesdays Duluth
Herald:
Nels Dueholm, a prominent mm-
herman of Hurley, Wis, and one of
the best known baseball fans in the
Northwest is in Duluth today. Upon
the recommendation of Mr.. Dueholm
several players have gone up to the
big leagues. Mr.. Dueholm is an ac-
quaintance of many of the famous
ball players of the country.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04
Card of Thanks.

We wish to thank the many kind
neighbors and friends for their many
kind acts and words of comfort dur
ing our recent bereavement, and for
the many beautiful floral tributes
are we especially grateful.
Mayme McNally and relatives.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

The next regular meeting of st.
Joseph Court No. PA, c. O. f., will
be held Wednesday evening, Dec. s,
at which time officers for the ensuing
year will be elected.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Feel tired all the time-can't sleep
work or rest. Nothing tastes right
Take HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea. 1t will do the work that counts.
Start tonight. 35c. j. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

John Greenwood, of Saxon, was
arraigned in municipal court Tuesday
on charge of bigamy, preferred by
Mary Greenwood, He was bound
over to circuit court.for trial.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Election of officers for st. Anne de
3paupre Court No. 951, WOmen's Ca
bolic Order of FOresters, will take
,see at the next meeting, which will
le held Sunday, Dec. II.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Perfect womanhood depends on
good health. Natures rarest gift of
inquire and beauty is desired by every
glTl, HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
lea clears the complexion, rsddens
ihe lips, brightens the eye, Fills out
'he hollOws. Start tonight. 35c Tea
md Tablets. J. F. Sullivan.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Miss Della Emunson entertained
G a miscellaneous shower at her
home Thursday evening in honor of
Miss Regina Miller, teacher at Kim
ball, who will be united in marriage
on Christmas Day to Howard Durfee
Mills, of Ashland.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

DR.. and Mrs. C. c. Urquhart left
wednesday evening for a visit at Chi
cago.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Miss Anna Lamont, niece of E. S.
hagen, and Clayton Ally, of Eland,
Wis.,, were guests of E. S. Hagen and
family last week. Mr.. Alley returned
home Thanksgiving evening while
Miss Lamont remained until Sunda y
eyaniDg
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Visit the Womens' Exchange, 100
Norrie street, IronwoOd, for beauti
full handmade inexpensive gifts.
Phone 1884.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

John Houlehan left Monday for
Quincy, where he will be employed
at the mill.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

The News is in receipt of a card
nom Anton Vezetti, who is at San
Francisco. Anton left for sunny Ca
itornia about two weeks ago.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

At the next meeting of the Hurley
Oige of the National Fraternal
League, to be held at BoninO's hall
thursday evening, Dec. IS, there will
be election of officers. All members
lre earnestly requested to be present.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Miss Kathryn Young returned Sun
lsy evening to Wausau after spend
NJ the Thanksgiving holidays with
lpr folks here.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Mrs. Harry LaFave left Tuesday
morning for Duluth. Her brother,
Timothy Shean, is seriously ill in a
hospital at West Duluth. The pa
tent was recently operated upon for
diabetes and his condition has since
been such as to cause alarm.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

rwo children of Mr.. and Mrs. H.
young have scarlet fever and the
anne has been quarantined.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Snecial music for Christmas on the
aeon and Victor VictrOlas at Trip
MS Jewelry Store, Ironwood.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

rod Hawn transacted business at
E.kpAeld yesterday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

p,r Rent-Five room house. In
If Mrs. Sarah Lopez.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

ens "a carat blue white diamond
. .,s- 20 at Triplet's, Ironwood.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Mrs. X. Truan returned to Duluth
yesterday morning after visiting here
at the r. r. Madden home.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Harry LaFave, the operator, is
- .av an a visit at Chicago and other
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

|, Meier. of Saxon. was 3 Hur-
, caller yesterday.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Tho VIM. Shelkey home is under
-. .-sntipe on account of diphtheria.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Twin girls were born to Mr.. and
=, August Perlberg, Saturday,
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

We recommend the South Bend
watch for accurate time. Look for
the purple band. Triplett, Ironwood.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

= K. Boyington was confined to his
.ma a couple of days this week with
grippe.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Miss Elm Westerns candidate in
Triplett's piano contest at Ironwood.
Be sure and vote for her.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1915-12-04

Printing of quality at the News.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
PALAzzo MoHTtcHoRlo-
HISTORIC ROME BUILDINGS DAMAGED BY'QUAKE
RACER DEATH A MYSTERY
Coroner Orders Post Mortem In Case
of Jobless Man Whose Body Is
Found in Bed at Noon

A post mortem examination will like.
ly be held under the direction of Cor
oner Eckinger to determine the cause
of the death of William Hager, who
was found dead in his room, 1905 Hqh'
lock street, at noon to-day.
Hager was last seen alive last even.
ing, according to report made to the
police. The body was cold and stiff
when found showing that he had been
dead many hours. Hager was about AZ
years old and apparently in good
health. There were no marks on the
body and the cause of death was not
apparent. He was known to have been
worried because he was out of employ.
ment.
When Hager did not appear at the
dinner table at noon, William Fry
with whom he boards and lodges, went
to his room and found him in his night
shirt in his bed, apparently asleep
Closer investigation showed that the
body was lifeless and the Coroner was
notified.
,Hager had been out of work for
some time. In his pockets this after.
noon there was found dollar and
some small change, believed to be the
last money he had in the world.
Coroner Eckinger has had the body
removed to an undertaking establish.
ment where the investigation will be
made as to the cause of death.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
General Won Kluck Di.
rects Violent German
Attack to N orth of
SoisSonS
KAISER'S TROOPS
STEADILY GAINING
Engagement North of Scissors First
Notable Fighting in That Vicinity
Since Last September, When British
Army Crossed the Aisne

London, Jan. 15, 1910 P. M.-The
violent German attack to the north of
Scissors under the direction of General
Won Kluek which, coupled with food
stage of the river, has forced the
French back across the Aisne, is the
most striking news of the last twenty
four hours from the seat of war The
Germans have been gaining in this To-
cality for several days, but they had
not recovered all of the ground lost
by them. This engagement north of
scissors is the first notable fighting in
the vicinity since last September, when
the British army, which subsequently
was transferred to Belgium, was sue
cessful in crossing the Aishe.
Snow in the Vosges mountains and
floods in FLANDERS still prevent any ex-
tensive operations of the eastern or the
western wings and to British observers
it appears as though the scissors dis
trict had been selected for the point
where, with reinforcements and first
line troops, the Germans are planning
to display once more the hammering
tactics SO familiar during the autumn.
On the other hand some war experts
argue that the operations at Scissors
may have been undertaken to compel
the allies to lessen the pressure in Al
SAGE.
The British claim to have won
marked success several days ago near
Labassee, when they drove the Germans
from strongly entrenehed positions,
gaining one mile in distance and In
fiicting severe losses on their antagon-
lists. There has been no change of inn
portance in the eastern arena of the
war.
Italy has been momentarily distract
ed from thoughts of war by the de-
vastating earthquake of January 13.
The assertion is still being made in
London that the allies confidently ex.
pect Italy to join them in due course.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
late war news SUMMARY

A British victory not recorded in the
official statements from Paris or Berlin
and described as important is reported
unoffcially from st omer, France. It
is said that on January 10 the British
stormed the German entrenched posi-
tions near La Bassee, in France, about
ten miles south of the Belgian border.
driving back the Germans with heavy
losses and advancing one mile. The
positions involved are of considerable
strategic value. but confirmation of
their reported capture is lacking.
Heavy fighting continues near Sois-
sons, where tn. Germans have won i'm
portant advantages over the allies.
Near Perthes, in the Argonne and up
per Alsace and elsewhere along the
western front, where recently there
have been heavy engagements, activity
has subsidized. Other phases of the
military situation in the west appar-
emily have been subordinated for the
present to that in the Scissor region,
where the outcome may exercise a
marked influence on future operations
over a long stretch of the front
Petrograd is confident that the Ger
man offensive movement in Poland has
Continued ON Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
BRITISH GAIN VICTORY AND
ADVANCE NEAR LA BASSEE

Paris, Jan. Is, 5.45 A. M.-The
Havas Agency has received dispatch
from st. Omer dated January 10,
which relates to British victory and
an advance near La Bassee of one mile
The message follows:
"The British, by an impetuous at
tack stormed the strongly entrenched
German position near La Bassee at 2
O'Clock this afternoon after vigorous
preliminary shelling. This is an i'm
portant strategic point, and its occupa-
tion represents an advance of one mile.
The British losses were slight but the
Germans lost heavily. Many Germans
were taken prisoners"
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
COUNCILMAN HURT IN FALL
Joseph Wise, of Highspire, Suffers
Broken Shoulder Blade

Joseph Wise, a prominent member of
the Highspire borough council, is suf-
fering from fracture of the right
shoulder blade, received late yesterday
afternoon when he fell fxQm the roof
over the kitchen of his home, Water
street, Highspire.
Mr.. Wise placed some tar paper on
the roof to stop leak. On attempting
to descend, after doing this work, his
foot knocked against the ladder upon
which he had assembled, the ladder slid
to one side and Mr.. Wise slid after it,
being unable to grip anything to break
his fall He landed on the soft ground,
ten feet below, and in addition TO the
fracture he suffered number of body
bruises.
Amos Dengler and companion, who
were cutting up tree near the Wise
home, heard the drop and went to the
injured man g assistance. Mr.. Wise
was carried into the house and DR.. w.
B. Kirkpatrick reduced the fracture.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
Youth Who Uses It Is Promptly Sen
fenced to Reformatory

-Four of five Royalton boys pleaded
guilty to charges of breaking into and
robbing freight cars on the Pennsylva-
mia railroad in Royalton and all were
sentenced to the Huntingdon reforma,
tory by Judge McCarrell this morning.
They are Elmer Dasher, Robert and
William Seibert and Jacob Kreiser.
John Kreiser, who was implicated by
the defendants, stood trial and jury
acquitted him.
Dasher and Robert Seibert some
years ago served term in the refor-
matory for robbing cars and they beg
ged to be sent to the penitentiary, say
ing that "a fellow is worse after he
comes out of the reformatory than
when he goes in. {"
When Judge McCarrel said he would
send them to the reformatory with the
hope that when they get out they
would be better men, Robert Seibert
remarked
"You re damn right wiH.o
oven send them all TO the refor-
matory," snapped the court.
William McAllister, Frank Reed and
D. P. Reed pleaded guilty to larceny
charges and sentence was suspended.
John Carricato, the defendant in a lar
ceny case, also was paroled. Adam
Metrivitch got two months on theft
charge.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
Witnesses Assert AL
legged Swindler In
tended to Plead Gull
ty. But Changed Mind
HIS STATEMENT
READ IN COURT
Trial of Pair Accused of Having At
tempted to Cheat Local Banks by
Depositing Two Bogus Checks for
$1,000 Each Takes Sensational Turn

That H. R. Mercer and Fred LeBrun,
accused as check swindlers, on trial to-
day in Judge Kunkel IS side of the
E5gRinal court on charges of forgery
and false pretense, had originally in
tended, but subsequently changed their
plan, to enter qualified plea of guilty
to the several charges, and that Mer-
Ger, acting for himself and in behalf
of his alleged confederate, made con-
fession to the District Attorney pur-
porting. to describe their connection
with the passing in this city two $1,000
bogus checks drawn on Florida banks.
was brought out by the prosecution at
this mornings session of court.
In his confession however, Mer-
Ger made it appear that stranger, at
Mercer's suggestion, had forged the
checks, Mercer simply being party to
the offense, and it was because of Mer-
Ger s qualified statements that his plan
to plead guilty in a qualified way was
not accepted by the District Attorney.
Upon being informed of the fact that
he would have to stand trial Mercer,
therefore, made a supplemental state
ment, In which he repudlated his or1gl-
nal story. He declared then that his
actions at all times were in good faith.
and that he had believed the bogus
checks were good ones.
The Commonwealth expected to close
it's case by early this afternoon, but
counsel for the defendants at noon re-
fused to say whether they would put
their clients on the stand, limiting that
motion may be made to the court
to throw out the case upon the conten-
tion that the prosecution "has not
made out its case" Should the case
be given to the jury to dispose of it is
not likely that verdict will be rem
dered before tomorrow morning.
Mercer's Confession Read
Mercer s alleged confession was read
to the court and jury by Miss Clara
Miller, the District Attorneys stenog-
Continued IN Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
He Accompanies s Dr.
Brumbaugh Here To-
day and Will Soon Be
Named for the Post
LUNCHEON WITH
GOVERNOR TENER
Governor elect Is in the City For Sew
eral Hours This Afternoon During
Which Time He Is Shown Through
Executive Mansion

DR.. Martin G. Brumbamgh, Governor
elect, arrived in Harrisburg this after
noon at 1915 and was the guest of
Governor and Mrs. Tener at luncheon
in the Executive Mansion. Accompany
ing DR.. Brumbaugh was James 5.
Hiatt, secretary of the Board of Edu-
cation in Philadelphia, who had charge
of DR.. Brumbaugh s primary election
campaign and participated largely in
the campaign preceding the general
election.
Mr.. Hiatt, it was accepted here to-
day as certain, will be the private sec
retary to Governor Brumbaugh for
four years beginning next Tuesday.
Capitol Hill is convinced that will be
one of the first announcements to- be
made to the Senate by the new Gov
ernor, as the private secretary is his
personal messenger in the transmission
of executive documents to. the Legisla-
ture. The announcement of Mr..
Hiatt IS selection as private secretary,
has not yet been made, but it can be
said on good authority that it is a GER
tainty.
III. isFuHuduSh was niCt db bhc pbd-
tion by Walter H. Gather, former pri-
vate secretary to Governor Tener, and
went at once to the Executive Man
sion. Mr.. Hiatt being Mr.. Gather Is
guest at luncheon in the Harrisburg
Club. Before leaving the station the
Governor elect and Mr. Hiatt arranged
for Pullman car seats on the $50 train
back to Philadelphia, so the stay was
several hours. In that time, after hun
cheon, DIR. Brumbaugh had conference
with Governor Tener regarding occu-
'paney of the Executive Mansion, and
was shown through the building that
will be his home for the next four
years. M
Late this afternoon Governer-elect
Brumbaugh received the newspaper
men in the Executive Mansion. He de-
clined to discuss his Cabinet appoint
ments except to say:
ts will make no announcement. as to
the Cabinet until it has been selected
in its entirety. =
DR.. BrumIbaugh said he had finished
the work on his first message to the
Continued on Ninth Page.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
TURKS TO EVACUATE PERSIA
PROVIDED RUSSIANS GET OUT

Teheran, Persia, Thursday, Jan. / A,
Via London, Jan. Is, 4.40P. M.-The
Turkish Ambassador here has notified
the Persian government that the Porte
is ready to evacuate the province of
Azerbaijan as soon as the Russians def
nitely move out of this territory and
after the heir to the throne reaches
Tabriz to assume control. The heir to
the throne is to leave Teheran for
Tabriz in few days.
Turkey Is note to Persia is a reply to
Persian ultimatum recently forward
ed to Constantinople demanding that
Turkish invading forces withdraw
from Persian territory. 1t is in ac-
cordance with Persia s announced in
tention of maintaining her neutrality
in the war.
Several towns in the province of
Azerbaijan have been occupied by OF
toman troops in the present Turkish
campaign in Northwestern Persia
against the Russians. On Wednesday
Tabriz, the capital of the province,
was occupied by the Turks after the
evacuation of the town by Russian
force which had garrisoned it.
London, Jan. 15, 11.05 A. NJ
The Turkish troops who recently in
vaded Persia are now advancing to the
interior of the country, according to a
news dispatch from Teheran to Reuters
Telegram Company. The message fol
lows:
cit is reported that the Turks when
they occupied Tabriz in Azerbajan
province, few days ago, shot the Per
sian governors of the towns of Soul
bulak, lMaragha and Burat, through
which they passed in making their way
to Tabriz.
"The small Turkish force which went
into Taibriz is now moving in the direc-
ton of 1spahan, in Central Persia, 200
miles south Of Teheran. 1t is supported
by other Turkish contingents.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
QUARTERS FOR THE DEMOCRATS
They Will Be Maintained in 0 North
Market Square by State Committee

Despite the fact that numerically
they are very much below one-third vot-
ing strength in the Legislature, the
Democratic lawmakers are going to be
active in the important legislative mat
ters during the present session, and to
enable them to hold conferences the
Democratic State Committee has de-
cided to place the old State Headquar,
ters, in No. 8 North Market Square, at
their disposal. Secretary VanDyke will
be in charge and the rooms will be open
at all times for conferences among the
Democratic Legislators.
The active headquarters of the State
Committee will continue to be located
in Philadelphia, where State Chairman
Morris resides.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
BORE HOLES IN SAFE DOOR
But Yeggmen Fail to Get Into Junk
Yard Strong Box

Yeggmen last night spent consider
able energy in, the Office at the junk
yard of d. Cooper 6 Co., 411.verbeke
street, without getting anything to pay
for their trouble.
Holes were bored around the com
bination Of the safe, but apparently no
effort had been made to force the door.
Nothing else had been touched, accord
ing to report made to the police.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
WALL STREET CLOSING

New York, Jan. 15.-Low priced
specialties were conspicuous in the final
hour. Gains Of 1 to 3 IL points were
made in this class, Missouri Pacific be-
ing most active. The closing was strong.
Greater activity and diversity of Che
movement were recorded by to-days
stock market, with substantial gains In
secondary issues.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
MoRrALLY WOUNDS WIFE
Pittsburgh Man Then Blows Out His
Own Brains
By Associated Press,

Montclair, N. j., Jan. 15.--James
Hutehins, of Pittsburgh, shot and NOR
tally wounded his wife, Ida, and then
blew out his own brains early to-day.
Hutchins had followed his wife here
from Pittsburgh, where she rejoined
him month ago after reconciliation,
having notified her, it was said, that he
was coming to kill her because she re-
fused to live with him.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1915-01-15
JOHN H. sCHELL ACQUITTED
Jury Finds Father Not Guilty 0
Charge Made by Daughter

1t took a criminal court jury but
a few miputes yesterday afternoon to
acquit John H. Schen, 2116 Derry
street, of the charge, brought against
him by his daughter that he had as
saulted her. The jury directed the
daughter to pay the costs.
The father contended that his daugh-
ter brought the suit Gas means of
getting him out of the way" so that
the fathers objections to her suitor
would be overcome.