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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
HA,rrEN COAST SUFFERS.
South Side Of Island Devastated-
Towns Destroyed.

Port Au Prince. Haiti. Aug. Is. (de-
layed in transmission)-A violent
hurricane has devastated the entire
southern side Of the Haitien republic
There have been many victims in the
to WINS along the coast.
The town of Aux Dayes. ninety two
miles southeast of here, and with
population Of $4,000, suffered particu-
larly. The town Of Grand Grenad
Zielle. and Petage lille, were destroy
ed In the interior heavy floods are
reported. The coffee crop is in part
destroyed. All communication by tele-
graph or cable with the devastated dis
trict has been cut off.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

sons familiar with conditions In that
city believe the water which reached
depth Of Ave feet in the street was
from heavy rains and not from the
sea. Latest Galveston reports men,
uoning the sea wall said that struc-
ture was holding back the storm lash
ed gulf perfectly. Reports that sew
eral vessels from Galveston had foun-
dered in the rough water were uncon-
flrmed.
Already preparations have been
made here and in other cities near to
rush relief where 1t will be needed as
soon as transportation and communi-
cation had been repaired.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
T.-R. BULLETIN
NEWS OF THE DAY
The Weather.

-|-T TNO W01xN0Ts
Sun rises Aug. Is at 5:1l: setS 1t
6:55.
Iowp-Cloudy in north and
rain in southwest tonight: W9 "
rain; not much change in tenn go;
fresh northeast winds.
The weekly weather II is
sued by the United Sts leather
bureau for the we eginning
Wednesday. Aug. IS: g he upper
Mississippi valley an :: ms states.
local showers Wednesda. will be fol-
lowed by fair weather for day or two.
and then by showers about Thursday
or Friday; probably fair last three
days Of the week: moderate tempera-
lures.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
ACUTE SITUATION
ON TEXAS BORDER

Mexieans Fire on Troop Of U. s. Cav
airy Across Border Near Prosrssso
-carranza Receives Stolen Amer
lean Horses.
Brownsville. Tex, Aug. 1.-THE bor-
der situation along the lower Rio
Grande assumed q threatening aspect
today. Gathering Of Mexicans in force
last night at Progresso. on the Rio
Grande, thirty miles above Browns
vile. and their daring attacks across
the river on a troop of the Twelfth
United States cavalry. was not the
only ag8ravating feature Of the situa-
tion.
Authorities here received reports
that thirty Ave horses including sopae
recognized as animals stolen by ban
dts in recent raids on the Texas side.
were delivered this week in Mata-
moras, the Mexican town opposite here
held by CAsransa troopl.
Delivery Of these horses and the fact
that tho Mexicans ct Prosresso had
been gathering openly ana In largs
numbers TOR days created tho suspi-
cion that Cazranxa officials were la1
In disciplino or without sufficient do
pendable troops to cope with the ban
ait element on the Mexican 1ide.
+ Fight Near Border.
Last night twenty Minutes fight
at Progresso was fought by Mexicans
on the Mexican side Of the Rio Grande
and no Mexicans got thru the Ameri-
can army patrol in United States ter
ritory. This was the report today Of
Col. Robert L. Bullard. commanding
officer Of the Brownsville district.
Colonel Bullard strengthened the
patrol about Progresso and Mercedes
yesterday afternoon, forces that are
there peing cavalry ard infantry.
Reports by Mercedes officials last
night that more than 100 Mexicans
had crossed into Texas under cover
are not true. Officials who were In
the Progresso fight said they were
sure that all firing came from the
Mexican side Of the river.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
Prisoner Serving Life Term For Murder of
Mary Phagan Lynched by Armed
Band of Men.
ILLEGALLY EXECUTE FRANK MILES FROM
STATE PRISON FARM WHERE SEIZED

Captors Hurry Frank Overland in Autos to Point Near
Home Of Mary Phagan, Factory Girl, Whom Frank
Was Convicted of Numbering Plans Of Party Well
Laid-Wires Cut to Prevent Alarm and Immediate
! Pursuit Warden and Keeper First Captured and
Overpowered-Body Found by Posse of Pursuing
Offcers-Murder of Girl, Arrest and Trial of Frank
and Effort to Secure New Trial Attracted Attention
of Entire Nation-Final Communication of Sentence
Leads to Exiling of Governor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
postma,ter, Mse% a. WaterIoo.

Waterloo. Aug. 17.-The Iowa Post
masters Association OF the third and
fourth classes II in session in this city
today. Election Of officers will take
place tomorrow afternoon. This even
ing the delegates will be taken to
Cedar Falls by interurban to visit the
buildings Of the state teachers college.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
Loader Does Tajkino.
Parents in sscIu.ion.

New York. Aug. 17-When Ran
dolph Frank and his wife, parents Of
Leo M. Frank, learned that their son
had been lynched near Marietta, they
drew the shades Of all windows of
their home in Brooklyn and refused
to answer the bell of, phone.
Neighbors said tho Frank family had
begun an eight day period Of mourn-
ing. which was customary under the
Jewish religion.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
Gompers 10 PIeased.

washington, Aug. II. = Splendid,
splendid" was the comment Of Samuel
Gompers. president OF the American
Federation of Labor. today on the
Colorado supreme courts decision in
the Lawson case. Mr.. Gompers has
been actively leading the fight for an
appeal.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
German, Capture Outlying Fert..

Berlin. via London, Aug 17.-One Of
the outlying forts OF Kovno between
the Niemen river and Gesia on the
south on the main line OF fortihcations
has been captured by the Germans. Il
ters today.
More than zoo Cannon and i,5S9
prisoners were taken at Kovno tho
statement adds.
Three forts at Novogeorgiechk also
have been taken. according to the
army headquarters' report
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
U. S. NAVY MAKING GAINS.
Wilson Administration Adds Fifty
Vessels 60 fl0ot.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Secretary
Daniels gave out q statement showing
there had been an increase OF nifty war
vessels since the incoming OF the VIII
son administration. It was explained
that the statement was made In re-
Spouse to an inquiry. The statement
shows that the increases have been -
follows:
Battleships. from 81 to %; first Glass
cruiser, /; third class cruisers, from 8
to 10: destroyers, from % to 81; mon.
itors. from to 5: submarines. from
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
Storm Still Raging.

Topeka. Kan, Aug 1.-THE general
officers Of the Atchison. Topeka &
Santa Fe railway here today received a
report from the agent at Wallis Tex,
the nearest point to Galveston with
which the local officials could COM
municate. that the storm was still
raging there while the wind had
OF seventy five miles an
hour
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

oLndon. Aug. 1.-THE British al
miralty's record OF transporting great
numbers Of troops to the various nght.
ing zones without loss OF life. so far
as reported officially. has been broken
after more than q year Of war. Tho
torpedo Of a submarine at last has
found the mark, and the transport
Royal Edward has gone to tho bottom
in the Aegean sea, with loss Of life
which may reach 1000. Tho brief ad-
miralty announcement shows that tho
Royal Edward was engaged In taking
troops to the Dardanelles fronts. whore
Australians and New Zealauders have
been largely employed.
First Life Lost IN Transport.
So far as has been reported officially
this js the first instance in which
British transport has been attacked
successfully by a submarine. lt had
been q matter Of pride with the British
government that It had transported
hundreds Of thousands Of troops anEcss
many seas without tho loss OF ., life.
II is probable that the number OF troops
sent to France and Belgium since the
war began II considexably In excsao
Of 100000. In addition larGo numbsss
OF men have been taken 10 the OaS9a-
nellss. Egypt, South Africa and 9srbiA.
H. Crisis. Not Yet Rssehsd.
In the fighting q crisis has NOT beesA
reached IN the present state Of TIN
eastern campaign. Grand Duke Nich-e
olas. the Russian commander. win not
be able to assure. the safety OF his
armies until the menace presented by
the operations OF Field Marshal Won
HindeIberg in Courland Is removed. In
the Bausk district OF Courland tho
German army has been driven back
towards the aa s!!:e- -ss..G Hcvn0
still Is stemming the German tide. The
chief interest, however centers in the
region north of the Niemen. notwith-
standing the success OF Russian re-
sistance.
Between the Narew and the Bug
rivers the German drive Is making
some headway altho Petrograd claims
that attacks OF the invaders in this
region have been repulsed after heavy
fighting.
Balkan Situation Clearing.
From the standpoint Of the entente
allies. the near eastern situation Ia
clearing with the assertion. officially
inspired from Nish, that Serbia's at
titude is not irreconciliable, but that
the settlement must % more general
than q mere rectification OF frontiers
in one locality. Former Premier Ven-
izelos. having been summoned by King
Constantine. Is expected to be once
moro in the saddle tomorrow. Rou-
mania Is becoming more determined
In her refusal to permit passage OF
munitions to Turkey. which country il
reported to be showing concern over
the attitude OF Bulgaria.
Crock War Party in Saddle.
King Constantine, OF Greece. has ac-
cepted the resignation of the Goumaris
cabinet. which was rendered to him
yesterday by the premier. according to
Reuters dispatch from Athens.
Eleutherios Venizelos. leader OF the
opposition. was invited to confer with
tho king today.
In the recent election the yen!zelos
party obtained a majority in the Greek
chamber Of deputies. When the cham-
her assembled yesterday NJ Zavitz-
amos, venize!cs adherent. wns
elected president by vote OF 1872 to
SO cast for the candidate Of the gov-
ernment.
Germans Capture Outlying Forts.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
5000, 900 LOYAL TO EUROPE.
u. s. Finds Vast Number Of Men Fl
For Army Not Citizens.

For Army Not Citizens.
Washington. Aug. 17.-That there
are 100000 able bodied men In the
United States who owe allegiance to
European nations was disclosed In la
Dor department statistics.
The naturalization bureaus figures
showed 14.o00.00o foreign born persons
In the country who had not acquired
citizenship.
OF the 100000 able-bodied males.
most OF whom are said to have had
military training, approximately q
100000 werc given as Germans and
Austrians OF the remainder $500. 900
owed allegiance to the entente allies.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

nunication with Milledgeville inter-
rupted, immediate pursuit was hnpos-
sible.
Absence Of definite news that Frank
had been lynched caused many to be-
lieve that possibly friends took him
away and that the display Of the rope
and the shooting were part Of a plan
to cover the real Intentions Of the
party. Frank was sufficiently recov-
cred from the wound in his throat in
htcted by another prisoner q month
ago. to leave the prison hospital Sun
day.
Jailer Tells Of Seizure.
I was called to the door just rs
was going to bed" said Capt. J. NJ.
Burke. superintendent Of the state
prison farm today. Two strong men
grabbed me and snapped handcuffs on
me. Four others stood guard over me.
I demonstrated and they declared It
was no use for me to squirm. as they
had como for Frank and were going
to get him.
was marched mp TO tha peniten-
tiary building by guard which was
doubled ~ We went on. When we got
there the gato was unlocked and the
night guard came forward, but he was
covered ana order to throw up his
hands. When half way up the steps q
dozen men rushed by and made q dash
for Franks room. One prisoner said
that four men took Frank by his arms
and legs, while a fifth grabbed him by
the hair, and he was dragged ou: and
bumped down the stone steps. Frank
did not say a word. but apparently was
suffering intensely. and groaned from
pain inflicted in handling him in his
wounded condition. The affair was all
over within Ave minutes, 1t seemed to
me.
Leader Does Talking.
During the entire time was hand
cuffed and guarded. The whole pro-
cedure was well ordered and meth
odical, and only q few words were
spoken. A leader did all the talking.
Only two of the men were masked, but
did not know any Of them. The
leader said. Now, boys, for the
swamps.' Then in less than It take to
tell 1t, they were off,"
Mrs. Frank Not Surprised.
Mrs. Leo NJ. Frank received the news
OF her husbands hanging In a manner
that led those present to believe she
had been expecting 1t. She was pre-
pairing to go to an uncle's home at
Athens, Ca. when she was told what
had happened. She u bearing up well.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
FoRc,sLv TAKEN FROM PRISON.
vvell. Armed Party Of Men Capture
Frank Early In Night.

>1t,,.nrevilla. Ca, Aug. IA well
or1anixed party Of armed men VINO
cana IN five autos attacked the Georgia
stafa nenitentiary last night. took Leo
prank serving q life term for the anur-
Iler of Mary PhAgan at Atlanta. from
: dormitory and escaped with him.
FOR hours after the attack no trace
~ fhe autos bearing the men could be
found. but at daylight newspaper men
picked up the trail at q point on Little
Rivar. near Eatonton. Ga. ]. K jack
An. = white, farmer, living near
hriS~e over Little River. said that
! .,nrtIv after 12 o'clock he heard sew.
- autos stop there. Soon after no
said he heard talking and then shota
n heard the autos leave in the daroc-
tionS Of Uatonton soon after the hrin9
s 4 h,tried search Of the immediate VI
entity. failed TO reveal anything thas
.vo,,id indicate. that Frank had met
aairnamary vanSeancs there
]. 9srhe men arrived at the prison farm
marttcally unnoticed. All means OF
5,.,ire cmmmunfcation from the institu-
zion TO ;Milledgeville. three miles. were
6esmoyed and all wires, except one
,4.leahnne line from Milledgeville; were
also cut.
Warden Made Prisoner.
FIVE men went to the house OF war
den ). +. Smith, awakened him. ana
n,ads him prisoner. At the same time
small squad Of men went to the home
of j. N. Burke. superintendent Of the
fam. Burke was forced to go with
then, TO the gake nearest the dormt-
tory. The party rushed In. seized
Frank ard hurried him to one OF the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

London. Aug 1.-THE British, I'd.
transport Royal Edward has bse0
torpedoed and sunk by . German
submarine. Announcement ~ao
made officially today. Six hundred
mon were saved out Of 1850 troopo
and 220 other persons on board.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
lose
TRANSPORTANO
THOUSAND MEN
German Submarine Sinks
Ship Royal Edward In
Aegean Sea.
FIRST LOSS OF LIFE
IN TRANSPORTATION

First SueesssfuI Attack on Transports
Since War Began Year Aso-oNly
600 Of More Than 1900 on Beard
saved-oreat Britain Points 20 Re.
markabIe Record in Transporting
Troops to Various War Zones.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17
DIRECT WORD RECEIVED.
Storm Over and Waters Rsesdins
From Galveston Streets.

Storm Over and Waters Rseedins
From Galveston Streets.
Galveston. Tex. via wireless to Fort
Sam Houston, and phone to San An
tonic, Aug. II. Galveston today had
passed thru one Of the worst storms
within the past fifteen years and now
Is ready to repair the damage done
by last nights hurricane.
Five feet Of water stands n the
streets and Is slowly draining off. Two
fires started today are yet to be placed
under control
The transport Mcclellan late last
night broke from it's moorings and
drifted half a mile out to sea. The
commercial wireless at Port Arthur is
out Of commission and the big aerial
masts at Fort Crockett are down.
Storm Hits City Before Noon.
The storm struck the city late in the
forenoon at velocity OF thirty-four
miles an hour At noon 1t had in
during the late afternoon fluctuated to
ing in northeasterly direction and In
creasing in velocity toward night.
The only damage reported was the
secure woodwork on exposed build
ings.
A heavy rain fell thruout the day
and tonight
Citizens Seek Safety.
It is estimated that 5000 persons left
Galveston by train interurban, and au-
tomobiles during the last thirty six
hours. Tonight practically all of the
y oioI ho
have been evacuated and the people
public buildings
The life saving crew was held In
readiness during the day, but there has
been no occasion for its use.
The city is in darkness because the
commission.
Warning Of the tropical storm was
given to shipping in ample time and
ships are due here and have reported
as standing by several miles of shore.
Operator Driven From Key.
Temple. Tex, Aug. 17.-After losing
their wires to Galveston early last
night, the Santa Fe officers here re-
sunied communication with Alvin. mid
way between Houston and Galveston.
for some time. finally losing the wire
again. when the operator at Alvin
stated that the water was about to
cover his desk and he would have to
leave Before going he said the water
in the vicinity ranged from three to
ten feet deep.
Alarm at Temple.
Santa Fe officials this afternoon said
they had had no communication from
Galveston since o'clock last night.
There is a fierce gale blowing and rain
is failing. Plate glass windows have
been blown in. Trees are down and
several buildings unroofed. Consider
able alarm Is felt here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

be afraid to go back home. I'm going
to spend the rest Of my life there.
would not hesitate for q minute to re-
turn. I'll be back by the middle OF
September"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1915-08-17

aud Beaumont, q group of lesser cities
were cut OF from communication with
the outside world but the greatest
anxiety was felt for Galveston. Per-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Local Option is Doomed

In the opinion of many, the best
temperance law that ever existed in
Vermont is about to be repealed by
the enactment of a referendum and
of law charging the right of suf
frage. The Town of Brighton, I'M
der prohibition, had twelve or thir-
teen saloons. Under the present
law, when there is a negative vote,
everyone will admit that the town is
pretty dry. No one will question
but what the saloon is a menace,
that a large amount of liquor is con-
sumed by people who are thereby
rendered penniless and unfit for
every useful occupation. No one
will question but what the country
at large would be much better off
physically, mentally and morally il
liquor were made inaccessible to a
large number of people who now
drink too much; but the enactment
of strict prohibition has never pro-
hibited. No scheme can be devised
to stop drinking liquors until the
manufacture is stopped or greatly
restricted.
A large number of people honestly
believe that women should have the
same right to vote as men, and it is
unquestionably true that there are
numerous body of women who would
exercise the right of suffrage more
intelligently than a great many men.
The trouble with the proposed law
is the restriction which DISTINGUISHES
more than seven-eights of h e
women of Vermont.
If strict prohibition is enacted ,
business will have to re-adjust itself
to suit the situation. Everyone
should want to do what is best for
the whole community regardless Of
personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
Trade at Home

If the items conld be obtained, it
would astonish the public to under
stand how much money goes out of
town that ought to be spent at home.
We have National Bank, two hotels,
two restaurants, several boarding
houses, three BARRIERS, one bakery,
fourteen stores, two livery stables,
one tailor, four doctors and a news
paper. This is enough to accommo-
date about everyone. Stocks are
kept in the stores according to de-
mands. If people go out of town. to
trade, the merchants cannot afford
to keep much on hand because they
must pay for it; and, to keep large
stock on hand, with small demand
would necessitate the investment Of
too much capital.
1t is distinct loss to every prop
erty owner here not to trade at
home because, when trading is done
elsewhere,
Q) Smaller stocks are kept and
less taxes paid.
(2) Money which would circulate
in town and reach the people here
and be spent again here goes out Of
sight, and no one here gets any
benefit therefrom.
(3) Spending money at home i'm
proves real estate and raises its value.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
School Lands

Superior Judge Butler has recent
ly rendered a decision which may be
far reaching in its effect. A contro-
versy has arisen between the trust es
Of the Caledonia Grammar School
and the Estate of Alden E. Judevine
The decision holds that no lease ex-
cept for annual rental is valid. 1t
appears that a large amount of
school land of Essex County is now
held under perpetual leases, for a
nominal rental, and most of the land
so held is valuable wood and timber
land. The towns of Essex County
should awaken to the situation and
endeavor to obtain some fair COM
pensation for land leased to corpora
tions and syndicates which have
made large sums of money without
any adequate return to the public
schools.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

a It brightens up the town,
builds side walks, and supports
schools.
The only possible object in going
away to trade is to secure better
prices and a greater variety; but
trading at home will enable mer-
chants to have a greater variety and
to sell for lower prices, so that home
trading operates automatically for
the benefit of the whole com
munity. The very thing that en-
abIes such concerns as Montgomery
Ward and Sears Roebuck to pay
thirty-fve per cent dividends makes
our towns and villages poor, the side
walks ragged and grass in our
streets. Every man and woman
should be a committee of one to
maintain local commercial indepen-
dence, to influence neighbors to
trade at home and keep the money
here to improve public and private
property and help pay taxes.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

Over in Europe they build a neat
little house in the top of tree for
observation purposes, and then along
comes an enemy's shell and whisks
house and occupant off to glory
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
ESSEX COUNTY HERALD
ESTABLISHED 1873
Published Every Friday by
HERALD PUBLISHING co.
He. Whittier. Editor and Publisher

Entered at the Post Office at
Island Pond, Vermont, as second
class mail matter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26
An Explanation

The chairman Of the program COM
miitee was embarrassed. After much
choking he said:
Il am very sorry, ladies and gen
tlemen, | am very sorry indeed
gentlemen and ladies-it gives me
deep regret, ladies and gentlemen, to
be compelled, gentlemen and ladies,
to come before you with an exclusion;
but, ladies' and gentlemen, the lady
who will sing next is not here. We
suppose, gentlemen and ladies', that
she has been providentially detain-
ed. New York Post.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1915-02-26

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