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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Last of strongholds Defend
ed by the Russians Taken
by HindenbuTg Army.
CLAIM LOSSES HEAVY
Slavs Attempt to Oppose Ad-
vance and Suffer Greatly,
Berlin Announces.

Berlin. Sept 3, (by wireless TO Tuck
erton, n. Jl-The army of Field Mar
shal Won Hiudenburg has captured
Grodno. the last of the strong Russian
f0rtresses TO hold out
Field Marshal Won Hindenburg's
army conquered Grodno after rapidly
forcing passage Of the Niemen and
fighting the Russians in the streets of
the city. The Germans reached the
Niemen between the AusustOwo canal
and the Swislocz-Leunewar Iihne.
German cavalry advanced to the north
west and west Of wilma. The Russians
attempted to oppose our advance, but
failed. suffering extraordinarily large
losses. Southeast Of Merecz the Rus
SLAMS were thrown back General Won
Gallwitz's troops broke the resistance
Of the enemy on the Alekszyce-SYis-
locz road. Field Marshal Won linden
burg's army captured more than 1900
Russians, as well as one cannon and
is machine guns.
The army of Prince Leopold OF Ba
vsria is still engaged in battle north
of Pruszany.
The army Of Field Marshal Won
Mackensen, pursuing the Russians.
reached the Jasiolda river near silnek
and Bereza.
In the southeastern theatre, Cen
eral Bothmer's army is advancing and
is nEhtI1E III TIE Sereth district.
Western theatre of war
Near Souchez attacks delivered by
fhe French with hand rreuades we're
repuIsed, In Flanders and the Cham
payne. mines we're exploded success
fully.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Disaster Attends Attempt to
Land Troops at Darda-
nelles, Says Sofia.
$50 OFFICERS DROWN
Vessel Sinks Quickly-Si Six
Hundred Bodies Have Al
ready Been Recovered.

Berlin, Sept. 3, (by wireless to
SayFille, y. Y.)-@Telegrams from
Sofia" says the Overseas News
agency today, estate that off the
entrance to the DardanelIes,
British transport struck a mine
and sank with 320 officers, l,25O
soldiers and 800 members of the
crew, all of whom were drowned.
Six hundred bodies were rec0y-
cred"
The British government officially
announced on Aug. II that the Brit
isb transport Royal Edward had been
sunk on Saturday, Aug. II. In the
Aegean sea by a German submarine,
Today's dispatch may refer to the
sinking OF the Royal Edward.
London. Sept. 3, (1I:50 a. m.)-The
evacuation of Grodno is under way.
Petrograd admits officially that Rus
sian forces are being Withdrawn from
the right bank of the Niemen.
The loss by the Russians Of the last
o. their strong fortresses has been ex-
pected and the report that its evacua-
tion is imminent caused no surprise
here 1t has been evident for some
time that Grand Duke Nicholas had no
intention Of allowing a number Of men
to suffer to maintain 2 long defense TO
Be 'penn6T up IN any fortress which
could be invested
Along the Galician border General
Ivanoff continues to retire, but not
without inhicting heavy losses on the
Austro-German forces, which have
been shaken several times by vigorous
counter attacks In the center and
the extreme north the Germans are
making little progress. The Russians
claim another local success near Wilma.
Western Duel Continues.
The great artillery duel continues
along a large part of the western front
held by the French. The ultimate pur-
pose of this activity is still obscure.
The British press is not greatly
pleased at the reception by the United
States of Germany's promise 10 modify
her submarine campaign. It com
plains that a promise which does not
include protection for merchantmen is
inadequate
Negotiations between Turkey and
Bulgaria concerning railroad conces-
sions to the latter are again under way.
1t is not expected in quarters favorable
to the entente allies that they will
prove successful.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
100 ARTTLLERYMEN
ARE AT CAP HATTIEN

Cap Haiten, Haiti, Sept 3. - The
American cruiser Tennessee, arriving
from Philadelphia. debarked 100 ar
tillervmen with machine guns today.
General Cacos, the revolutionary lead
er, and his followers declined to lay
down their arms and retired in the di-
rection Of Hinche and Gonatves. They
left behind them, however, troops
which took up positions outside the
city to shut off communication with the
interior.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
LANSING TO ANSWER
CARRANZA INQUIRY

Washington. D. c. Sept. S.-General
Carranzas 5 inquiry as TO the official
character OF the recent Pan-Amer3-
can peace appeal will be formally ar
swered by Secretary Lansing. speak
Ing for all the other diplomats who
signed H. Mr. Lansing has been aa-
thorized to assure General Carranza
that II was signed by each diplomat
with the authorization of his govern
Gent and not as private individual.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
ASKING MILITIA TO
QUELL MILL RIOTS

Watertown. n Y. Sept. Gov
erDor Whitman was asked By officials
of the St. Regis Paper company today
to call out the local militia for duty
at the St. Regis paper mill at Deferiet
RiotIng took place at the mill last
night. shots being fired through win
dows of the mills. Several men We're
punished by the strikers. Sheriff
Hossman Of Jefferson county has d
force Of about so deupties IN charge
at the mill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

The capture of Grodno by the Ger
mans marks the fall of the 18th fort
ress under Teutonic attacks on the
eastern war front within a month, be-
ginning with the fall of Warsaw on
Aug. s. It was the last Of the Russian
fortresses in Poland TO hold out. II
became uutenable when the Germans
cut the Grodno-Vilna railway line to
the northeast
Grodno was regarded as 3 powerful
link IN the Russian defenses against
invasion II lies only about so miles
from the German border on the trunk
railway line from Petrograd through
Wilma to Warsaw and has a population
of about 10000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
TRIAL OF DEMENTED
PRIEST POSTPONED

Winona. MINI. Sept 3.--Rev, L. NJ.
Lasches, the demented priest who.
week ago today, shot and twice
wounded Right Rev. Patrick r. Hef-
from. D. D.. bishop OF Winona. was
brought up before Judge 6. II. Somsen
in the municipal court this morning
on the charge OF assault with intert
to kill He had no counsel. and the
hearing vas continued 10 next
Thursday when 81 Is understood he
will have an attorney.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till p. VI. Tomorrow. fcs
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity.

Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
not much change in temperature
Temperature at a. m. 50. Highest
yesterday So. lowest last night IS.
Velocity OF wind az a N. four miles
per hour.
Precipitation none.
Relative humidity at 2. n. 5S, at J
a m 93. at / D. m. today Il
Stage of water 3.6. a fall of / In
last 81 hours.
]. NJ. SHERIER, Local F'orecaster.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
ACCUSED OFFICIAL
SUICIDES IN PARIS

Paris. Sept. 3.-One Of the govern
ment officials involved in army frauds
IN connection with the purchase Of
munitions, committed suicide yester-
day to avoid arrest. Warrants for 9th
er persons in completely with technical
agents of the army and navy have been
issued.
The French government has been in
vestigating corruption in the purchase
Of army supplies.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
SHIPPING LOSS To
BRITISH IS HEAVY
I ologne Gazette Places Amount at
4la Per Cent OF Whole Tonnage
Since Start of War.

Berlin, Sept 8. (by wireless to Tuck
erton, \. J)-"The Cologne Gazette
publishes statistics showing that the
losses to British shipping during the
war at the minimum amount to 44a
per cent OF the whole tonnage, says
the Overseas News agency. 'Of vessels
above 100 tons an average OF one in
twenty Of the British merchant fleet
has been lost"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
GERMAN FORCE is
CLOSING ON RIGA
Position Forty Miles From Russian
Port on the Baltic Is Reported
Captured

Berlin. Sept 3, (via London. 4:56
p m.3-The German troops which are
advancing on the important Russian
port Of Riga, on the Baltic. hare
made a further consequential gain.
Official announcement was made here
today that they captured a position
northwest Of Friedrichsstadt. whl y
Is about forty miles from Riga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Snaln Denies Mobilization.

Paris. Sept. 3.-The correspondent
of the Havas Agency at Madrid says:
The Spanish government makes
formal denial of the statement pub
Hshed abroad that it has determined
upon a general mobilization of 100000
troops in October"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
French On1eial Renort.

Paris. Sept. 3.-The French war of
fee this afternoon gave out a state
ment on the progress of hostilities
which reads as follows:
In the course of the night our ar
tillery displayed the same activity as
has been the case recently, without
notable incident"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Two Americans Murdered
by Mexican Outlaws and
Bodies Thrown in Lake.
STIRS WHOLE BORDER
Hundreds Of Citizens and
Peace Officers Join With
Soldiers in Chase.

Brownsville. Texas. Sept, 3,-Three
Of the Mexican bandits operating just
north Of Brownsville were killed last
night by county officers at Los Cua-
tros, five miles east Of Barreda sta
ton. IA miles north of Brownsville.
according to information received
here today.
In addition to the Mexicans killed
last night it is said a Mexican wom-
ar deserted by her husband when the
Mexican outlaws appeared at their
home north Of here last night, was &C
eidentally killed by United States sol
diers when she approached them in
the darkness in search of protection.
Brownsville, Texas. Sept 3.-The
entire lower valley was on the alert
today for the whereabouts Of the
Mexican bandits who yesterday killed
two Americans and later lost one Of
their number in a fight with United
States infantry commanded by Lieu-
tenant Faulkner.
Spread out In a close Gordon. which
left no foot Of the international
boundary unpatrolled the border
guards we're ready TO shoot on sight
if the 5 remaining members Of the
hand made any effort to ford the
swollen Rio Grande to Mexico and
safety In addition to the soldiers
there we're hundreds OF citizens aud
peace officers, headed by Texas Rang
ers. who pursued the trail OF the
Aexieans on their own account with
little doubt in the minds of anyone
that old scores against the marauders-
stolen cattle. burned barns, terrified
women and the deaths of half dozen
United States would be SET
3ged speedily. should posses and ban
d5ts come within gun shot Of each
other
The tactics Of the MaXicaus yester-
CAV led army and county officers 10
believe that this band has been re-
sponsible for much of the outlawry
of the last several weeks in the bor-
der counties.
Bodies Thrown in Lake.
FIRST burning a railroad trestle. the
bandits yesterday proceeded TO make
swav with a number of ranch horses,
burned an irrigation pumping station
and an automobile y miles north OF
here and capped their day Of maraud-
ing with the kidnapping of thee
Americans.
Earl Donaldson, a farmer Of Fay
erte Mo, and J. H. Smith, an engine
tender. we're killed and their bodies
thrown into dried lake, Stanley
Dodds. q contractor. was unharmod
by tbe Mexicans, presumably because
one of the number declared he was a
German. and Dodds, minus his shoes
and hat. which had been appropriated
by one Of the leaders. escaped from
the band while they were busy at
tending TO their own safety when at
tackled by the American soldiers.
Aniceto Piano, who IS said TO have
been engaged in other outlawry on
the lower border, and in an effort in
Mexico 10 fncite revolution against
the United States, was declared by
officers TO have been the leader Of the
bandits,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Frank jury Reports.

Marietta. Ga. Sept. 3.-The Cobb
county grand Jury reported late yes
terday that It had been unable to find
enough evidence, after a two days
examination of witnesses, to indict any
one for the Iynching of Leo NJ. Frank.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03
Emneror necorafes Mackensen.

Berlin, Sept. 3 (by wireless to Tuck
erton, \. Emperor William has
conferred upon Field Marshal Won
Mackensen the Order of the Black
Eagle, the highest decoration within
the emperor's gift, the Overseas News
agency announced today.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1915-09-03

A ciated Press
Leased Wire Report
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
GERTON NEWS.

There has been more activity among
the farmers for the last week than
any week this winter, this week being
the first clear one in three months.
Messrs. A. S. Edney and w. P. Max
well were visiting in our neighbor-
hood last Saturday and Sunday. They
are good singers and had their song
books with them. We got our singers
together and had some fine music.
Mrs. Ida Maxwell was visiting her
father here last Sunday.
r. E. L. Freeman has had instruc-
tions from Mr.. C. L. Whip of jack
sonville, Fla, to prepare his summer
camp and the work is proceeding
nicely.
MIR. Whip bought ten acres of land
from r. E. L. Freeman last summer
and is going to build a stone house
on it later on.
G. s.. Wall has just sold a fine cow
TO Mr.. Long of Fair View for $4,000.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
ETOWAH, ROUTE 1.

On last Friday morning. a large
crowd of people gathered at Crab
Creek school. District No. 8, and Prof.
Poole of Fruitland institute delivered
and able and interesting address to
the school and visitors. He spoke
from the subject: BE thou strong,
and shew myself a man." 1 Kings 2-2.
Prof. Poole discussed the subject so
clearly that it seemed that the small
est child in school could understand
what it takes to be a man indeed.
We r always glad to have such
men as Prof. Poole visit us.
We then had a short but able talk
by Prof. Justice.
The audience then adjourned an
hour for dinner.
The good ladies of this section had
prepared a nice dinner, which was en-
joyed by all. After being refreshed
by the good dinner and an hours rest,
the people were entertained awhile by
Farm Demonstration e. L. Perkins,
who told us very plainly of some
things that will pay on the farm.
Messrs. r.. l., Fitzpatrick and j. A.
Mccall made a business trip to Hen
Jacksonville last Saturday.
The farmers of this section + get
ting busy. The last few days of pref
ty sunshine have caused ploughing to
start up and every body is looking
forward to the spring work.
Messrs. Charles Maybln and Jess
DAWSON of Hendersonvflle have moved
IA Mr. Rusherse Mace on Crab Creek
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
s & & & = * * & e 3
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

81 Il # e e II II # 81 # Il
The school had a visitor last Friday
morning in the person of Rev. J. M.
Justice who is a missionary to South
America. He told us a few things
about that country and made us quite
a little talk. We greatly enjoyed
hearing him and we always welcome
visitors.
Mr.. Lee Allen conducted a very
good program last Friday in chapel.
Mr.. Herbert Keck, accompanied on the
piano by Miss Dotson, sans an inn
impressive solo, Calvary" Miss
Alice Pace gave a humorous reading
very acceptably and there were other
selections, all very good. The usual
contribution of Current Events" was
not given because of the absence Of
William Egerton.
There was a call meeting Of the
Literary society, last Monday at re-
cess to decide, about the curtain and
other equipment for the forthcoming
play to be given in the chapel. CA box
of Monkeys" has arrived and been in7
spected by the prospective cast. Tues
day last a meeting of those in the cast
was held at the residence of Mrs.
David J.. Fuller, who is drilling those
who take part. All were enthusiastic
owe their parts which seem to fit
them individually, as tho written for
them and promise good work.
Next Friday will be the schools 'at
home" day. Any time from 8:45 a
M, to I o. m. we shall be glad to well
come any visitors and show them over
the school. We have a beautiful build
ing and are justly proud of it. Some
of the parents have never been inside
our building and we hope they will
take this opportunity to come and get
acquainted with our surroundings.
This was Mr.. Gales idea and we trust
it will beza profitable one. Cake, can
6y, and sandwiches will be sold by the
Literary society.
o. MUIRIEL FULLER,
High School Reporter.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
VISTA HAS NEW MACHINE.

Manager G. Few LYDIA of the Vista
theatre announces the arrival Of a
Powers 6 A machine with the latest
improvements, thereby assuring clear
er and sharper pictures on the moving
screen.
This machine permits the running
OF two reels without stopping to change
as heretofore and necessitates the
changing of carbons not oftener than
once. every i've hours when as hereto
fore they had to be changed every
two hours.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
GOOD SUGGESTIONS TO THE
FARMERS OF HENDERSON CO.

In view of the fact that the people
Of Henderson county are buying an
nually about $400, 900 worth of feed
and food stuff, feel as if it will be
interesting for the farmers to take
notice of the fact that it will pay
them handsomely to take measures
TO stop the shipping in, insthe way of
c larger home production.
The people of Henderson county
are very fortunate in having soil and
climatic conditions suited to the grow
ing of the most important meadow
and pasture grasses. Nature has n
dowed this county with the resources
necessary in the production of beef
and mutton. In the first place the
soil and climatic conditions favor the
growing of a large number of plants
suitable for winter pasturage, which
is perhaps the most critical season OF
the year for the farmer who is trying
to- raise stock of any kind.
Corn fed animals of any kind means
costly production Of milk, pork, beef,
mutton or wool. Goats are about the
only animals that will thrive on
hroomsedge, pine needles. dead
leaves, and bushes.
Let's name over a few of the grasses
and plants that grow and stay green
all winter that are good succulent
food for farm animals from a pastu-
age standpoint. Common honey
suckle is one of the very best plants
to use for winter pasture. 1t will
grow in the woods, along he fence
rows, will hold your branch and
creek banks keeping them from wash
ing, will stop washes that may start In
your fields and will give your place a
beautiful effect if the briars and
bushes are kept moved of. Orchard
grass. tail meadow oat grass, and blue
grass are all winter green's and make
good pasture practically every month
in the year. River bank canes are
also good for winter pasture. Any
farmer can have some or all Of these
o his place in sufficient quantity to
pasture the stock he may have on his
farm. In this way we a stop to a
large extent the buying of hay to feed
our farm animals. 80
Timothy, herd grass, orchard grass,
tall meadow oat grass and either red
clover or mammoth red clover are X
cellent grasses for haydn Henderson
county. One man produced five tons
of hay to the acre this year from or
chard and tall meadow oat grass.
Will you ask yourself the following
questions? How many pounds of
grass seed have 1 sown in the last five
years? How many creek banks have
| grnbbed of and planted to honey
suckle in the last five years? Have /
ever set any river bank canes? How
many peas and sofa beans have |
planted in the last five years? Have
How much hay have 1 bought in the
last five years? Have I sown any
s1asssseed for pasture in the last five
ryears? How much cotton seed meal
have bought in the last five years?
How much ha yhave / bought in the
last five years? Is there any reason
Why I should buy any kind of feed
stuff at all? If not why am 1 doing
it2
Each farmer should take an inven.
tory some time during each year and
ask himself such questions as the
ones above.
ERNEST L PERKINS,
t. Collaboration.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

1t is reported that Mr.. Thomas
Stepp is going to move his saw mill
into this section.
Mr.. william Shook of Mills River
spent Thursday night at Mr.. G. J..
Patterson's.
It was thought that the cchool at
Grab Creek would close on last FRI
day but Prof. Shitle informs US that
there is money enough to run the
school a month longer. This will
give us eight months of school at
Crab Greek, District No. 8.
Nj. y. B. Patterson attended the
speaking at Crab Greek last Friday.
Misses Ava Shook and Hazel Patter-
son went to Hendersonville last SAT-
urday.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
Rec TICKET TO SEE FINE
PICTURES AT REX THEATRE.

The Rex theatre announces that it
ill give free admission to the theatre
saturday afternoon to all persons
Tipping the coupon In the Democrats
dVertising columns.
The management is anxious to have
large number of spectators to wit
less the first episode of "The Exploits
sf Elaine" which begins Saturday
b rum for a number Of weeks on the
anne day.
This picture is attracting consider
bic attention as it has a strong cast.
he first episode dealing with the
The Glutching Hand" a master Grim
nal.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

5H. Patterson announces that he will
give a per cent of all his business at
the Wilson Mercantile Bankrupt sale
to the Patton Memorial hospital.
This should interest many local shop
perS. 1tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
NEW HENDERsONvILLE ROADG

(Ffsh Top Cor. in Polk Co. News.)
There is considerable talk of a new
road being built to HendersonviHe via
e. Heads.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

go MONEY go MONEY 6%-LOANS
may be obtained for any purpose on
acceptable Real Estate security; lib
eral privileges; correspondence so
lieited. A. G. Agency Company. 1853
Gas, Electric Bldg. Denver, Colora-
do. 446 Pierce Bldg, st. Louis.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18
T AT CHURCH.

An illustrated lecture on mission
work in Western North Carolina will
be given in the Presbyterian church
next Sunday night by Rev. r. P. Smith
and DIR. Ramsey of Asheville, Stere-
optican views of the different schools
and orphanages will be shown.
The collection will go toward the
support of this work. All those in
.terested in it are cordially invited to
attend. The service will begin at 1880
o'clock.
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

WHITE. Red and Yellow Onion Sets
and all seeds at Hunters Pharmacy.
2z4-3tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

The Democrat gives more county
news and boosts the community more
than all other publications and costs
no mer :
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

FOR Spraying Your Trees-We have
the Lime and Sulphur Solution in
any quantity. Hunters Pharmacy.
2-11-3tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

FOR SALE-AbOut four acres, 1-2 mile
from city limits. Good apple orch
ard and other fruit. See G. F. Cha
pie, Owner. 1-18-Stc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

FOR SALE-One House and large lot,
three blocks from court house, west
G. F. Chaple. 2-18-3tc
Western Carolina Democrat and French Broad hustler. [volume] (Hendersonville, N.C.) 1913-1915, 1915-02-18

FOR SALE-One lot, LIST Avenue and
Buncombe street. G. F. Chap1e.
2-18-3tc-