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The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Sacrificed to Politics" Epitaph.

New York.-The funeral of Charles
Becker. executed in Sing Sing prison
for instigating the murder of Herman
Rosenthal, was held at the Church of
St. Nicholas of Tolentine, the Bronx
So great was the crowd around the
that the police reserves had to be
called to handle it. Carriages to take
part in the funeral procession extend
ed several blocks from the church.
One carriage was filled with floral
tributes. The largest of these was a
floral cross. bearing the inscription
Sacrificed to Politics."
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
LINDSEY GUILTY OF CONTEMPT.
Judge Perry Insists Conduct Of Juve.
nile Court Jurist "Most Rep
rehcnsibIe."

e Denver.-Terming the conduct of
the respondent as "most reprehen-
sible." Judge John A. Perry, in the
West Side Criminal Court, handed
down a decision declaring Judge Ben
b. Lindsey OF the Juvenile Court
guilty of contempt of court on the
face of the pleadings Sentence was
deferred five days. Judge Lindsey is
in the East on a lecture tour. His at
torney gave notice of appeal.
The contempt case sprang from
Judge Lindsey's action in the recent
trial of Mrs. Berta Wright, accused
slayer of her husband, John A. Wright,
before Judge Perry. Lindsey was
called to the stand June by District
Attorney Rush to testify concerning
certain statements made to him by
Neal Wright, Mrs Wrights 12-year-
old son, who shortly before the trial
had signed an affidavit that it was he
and not his mother who fired the fatal
shot.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06

Erie. Pa, Aug. 4.-Twenty-fve lives
lost, as estimated by the police, mil
lions of dollars in property damage
results of cloudburst shortly after 6
o'clock Tuesday night that eliminated
in flood inundating large section
The heavy precipitation caused
dams south of the city to burst, flood
ing the main business streets to a
tions reaching to the second-story
windows of dwellings.
Among the first plants to go out of
commission was the Erie County Elec-
tric Company which supplied the city
with lights. Then the Erie Dispatch,
a morning paper whose building ad-
joins the electric light plant, was
flooded, and all idea of getting out a
morning paper was abandoned until
midnight, when the staff was moved
! to the plant of the Erie Times
In the meantime the first bulletin of
the flood was sent to the outside
world by the Associated Press oper-
ator, who waded in water up to his
armpits to the Western Union tele-
graph office. distance of five blocks.
1t was several hours before crippled
telegraph and telephone communica-
tion could be partially restored.
AT Ninth street in the center of the
city half dozen houses were washed
away and piled up in the path of the
waters. Scores of people were buried
under the debris at that point
Wreckage was piled seventy feet
high in the very heart of the city and
at midnight the water had receded
somewhat. but the estimate of TWEEN
ty-five dead was still maintained.
1t was estimated at midnight that
1000 persons were homeless. Tele.
phone service was so crippled that the
work of relieving the distressed and
rescue was seriously impeded.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06

London. - After having tried for
three weeks to force the Russians to
evacuate Warsaw and the Polish salt
ent by encircling movements from the
north and pressure from the west the
Austro Germans have commenced at
tacks on the fortresses of the capital
and those of Lomza and Ostrolenka to
the northeast and Ivangorod to the
southeast.
Berlin claims that the Russians
have been driven back to the ad-
vanced defonses of Lomza: that the
Narew has been crossed near Ostro-
lenka: that. driven out of their Blonie
positions, the Russians have fallen
back into the outer lines of Warsaw
which the Bavarians are attacking and
that the Austrians have captured the
western part of the fortress of Ivan
gorod Thus. what should prove de-
oisiye battle for the Polish capital has
begun in earnest In the meantime
Field Marshal Won Mackensen is slow
iy advancing from the southeast. be-
tween the vistula and the Bug. in an
effort to cut off the Russian armies
which apparently are making leis-
ureiy exit from Warsaw and the west
ern lines. while General Won Buelow,
in his wider encircllng movement
through Courland has reached Kupi-
schki. some fifty miles west OF Dvinsk.
on the vilna-Petrograd railway
Although the operations of Won
Mackensen and Won Buelow appear to
offer the most dangerous threats to
the retiring Russians. the Russian
general staff is paying more attention
to Field, Marshal Won Hindenburg. who
has been trying with more or less sue
cess to force the line of the Narew.
Here the Russians are offering the
most stubborn resistance and, accord
Ing to an official dispatch from Petro-
grad. in two battles. of three days
each. succeeded in checking the Ger
mans and inflicting very heavy losses
on them. The Russians also admit
severe casualties.
When the dispatch was sent. a third
battle was in progress. Berlin claims
that In this battle the Germans have
lseep successful. and have forced a
crossing of the Narew, near Ostro.
ieRka.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
PEOPLE DIE OF FAMINE.
mExIxCANS REPORTED EATING
GRASS AND CARBON.
Prices Are Already ProhbItive and
There Is Practically No Corn
in Mexico City.
Newspaper Union News Service.

western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington. Aug. "a Red Cross
message from Charles J. O'Connor.
the society's relief agent at Mexico
City. read: prices already are pro
hibitive. There is practically no corn
in the city. Authentic cases of death
and collapse from starvation. Some
people are eating leaves, grass, weeds,
dead horses and mules"
Consul Silliman's message said Mex
leo City was occupied by the Gonzales
forces Friday night ''on urgent orders
of Gen. Carranza," and added:
"a severe fight occurred Friday aft
srnoon at point east of Guadalupe.
The director of the telegraph states
telegraph communication is expected
by Sunday afternoon at the latest"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06

ERIE, Pa.-Twenty-five lives lost
and millions of dollars in property
damage done. city in darkness.
PORTLAND, ore. - Farms inun-
dated crops ruined and many
houses swept away in three cloud
bursts. Han and wind storms in
Deschutes river valley.
MEANWHILE. Pa.+City swept by
floods following unprecedented
heavy rain storms.
TORONTO, ont. - Lake whipped
by worst gale in twelve years. one
steamer ashore. Heavy loss to
shipping.
SAULT STE MARIE. Mich.-snow
storm sweeps Lake Superior. Steam
ers delayed.
PUNXSUTAwNEY, Pa.-one life
lost: thousands of dollars damage
done by series of storms.
SIOUN CITY, la.-Winter wealth
er and cold rain storms prevail.
CHICAGO. Ill.-Julys fall OF rain
heaviest In twelve years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06

Germany refuses to yield to I.esi-
dent Wilson's contention that the
Treaty of 1928 was violated when a
German cruiser sank the American
sailing ship Frye.
Russians retire from Blonie. sew
entocn miles west Of Warnaw.
Teutons begin direct attacks on
fortresses OF Polish capital.
Retirement of Russians to new
battlefront being conducted leisure
~ aud in orderly manner.
Ministers of Allies hold confer
ence with Greek government In ef-
fore to induce Greeks to Join Allies
In war.
All cities and towns Of the United
Kingdom, dominions and colonies,
hold public meetings. at which peo-
ole vow their determination mot to
. TOOK to the right or the left until
= tie goal OF victory Is achieved.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Death Threats for Wilson and T, R.

San Antonio. Tex.-Charged with
threatening the life of President VIII
son. and also with threatening to kill
Theodore Roosevelt. F. H. Juergens,
&c years old. was arrested here and
held in default of $4,000 bail The
charges were preferred by ]. L. Camp.
~ s. district attorney. Juergens. who
-said he demanded strict neutrality.
was arrested after the alleged letter to
President Wilson had been mailed at
Austin and intercepted by postoffics
inspectors.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Pope to Ask Nations to End war.

Berlin.-A dispatch from Madrid to
the Overseas News agency says The
Spanish newspapers A. B. C. reports
from Rome that the pope is preparing
a great action through the episcopate
Of the belligerent countries with the
object of securing an armistice. The
archbishop of Pisa is quoted as con-
firming the story. and adding that
Pope Benedict himself is aware of the
grave difficulties which he has to
OyercOme
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Haiti threatened with Famine.

Washington.-Hait racked by revo-
luton and mob rule, now is threatened
by famine. Reports coming in say
many cities and towns are on the
verge of starvation and it probably
will be necessary to send food sup
plies and sanitary relief as one OF the
first steps in rehabilitating govern
ment there. What virtually is an
American protectorate exists in Haiti
already. it was admitted in govern
ment circles here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Another Maryland County 4prx /.

Raltimore.-St. Mary's county, south
ern Maryland. in which there is a
large negro population, voted to pro-
hibit the sale of Intoxicating liquors.
OF the twenty-three counties in the
state thirteen are now wholly or in
greater part dry"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
j. p. Morgan Fully Recovered.

New York-Apparently fully recov-
cred from the effects of the bullet
wound inflicted by Erich Muenter sew
eral weeks ago, J. P. Morgan was at
his summer home at Glen Cove, l.. L..
having returned from two weeks
cruise on board his steam yacht Cor,
sair Mr.. Morgan said he was feeling
fine"
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Latin Help Invited to End War.

Washington. - The United States
has decided to ask the cooperation of
South and Central America in the next
step to restore peace to Mexico. The
ambassadors from Argentina. Brazil
and Chile and the ministers from Bo-
livia, Uruguay and Guatemala have
been asked to confer with Secretary
Lansing here.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
rrIplets Added to Fifteen.

Gainesville, Tex. - Triplets were
born to Mrs. Mae Ellis. resident of
Gainesville for several years. She al
ready was the mother of fifteen chill
dren, all living and healthy. The trip
let's are healthy and will live.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
DENVER HOST TO GOVERNORS.
Party Lives and Speaks Optimism,
Prosperity and Peace

Denver.-Gov. Edward F. Dunno of
Illinois arrives in Denver Sunday at
the head of representative party of
Illinoisans which is returning from
the Panama. Pacific Exposition after
more than 5000 miles of travel
through Canada and the western
states.
Every one of the twenty-three mem
bers of the party lives and speaks op-
timism, prosperity and peace.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Wesleyan Mission Attacked by Mob

Washington.-Th Wesleyan mis-
sion in Port au Prince was attacked
by a moo attempting to seize a man
who had murdered prisoner in jail.
aud had been secreted there. Rear
Admiral Caperton reported the affair.
but gave no details. The city is now
being controlled without difficulty.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
silbo Leads for Mississippi governor

Jackson, Miss.-Scattered returns
from Tuesdays Democratic primary
election indicated that Theodore Bill
bo, lieutenant governor, was leading
the four other aspirants for the nomi-
nation for governor.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Gen. 3. +. Tracy slnkino Ranidlv

New York, Aug. s.-Gen. Benjamin
F. Tracy. secretary OF the navy un-
dor President Harrison. was reported
to be sinking rapidly.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
sandI. Starr Gets Twenty-Five Years.

Chandler, Okla.-Henry Starr plead
ed guilty to bank robbery in the Dis
trict Court and was sentenced to
twenty-five years in the penitentiary.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Severe Quake Recorded.

-Seismographs at the
Georgetown University reported earth
to be about $500 miles from Washing
ton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
17s Huusarians Die of cboI.r,

Paris.-In the week of July 1918
there we're $50 cases of cholera. and
IFS death. in Hungary. says dispatch
from Geneva
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06

2-etrograd, Aug. 5.-An official state
ment issued from general headquar-
ters admits that the Russians have
retired from the Blonie-Nadarzyn line
on Warsaw
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
Fifteen Deaths Caused by Heat.

Philadelphia.-Fift deaths. and
numerous prostrations. were reported
as due to the heat Monday Eight of
the victims were infants.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
RUSSIANS RETIRE FROM BLoNIE
AND TEuToNs BEGIN MAIN
ATTACK ON THE CITY.
STUBBORN RESISTANCE
AusTRo GERMANS BEGIN AT.
TAcks ON FoRrREssEs AFTER
THREE WEEKS ENciRcLINe.
EVENTS IN nuRorEA> WAR.

western Newspaper Union New. service.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-08-06
rs LIVES LOST
IN ERIE STORM
cLouD6URST BURiES PENNsYL-
vANlA CITY UNDER FIVE
FEET OF WATER.
PROPERTY LOSS HEAVY
FIERCE GALES RAGE EAST AND
WEST MANY DEAD IN
LAKE STORMS.
STORM roLL EAST AND WEST.

western Newspaper Union News service.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12

There have been many minor all
ments during the month Of January
with but few contagious diseases.
Two cases of Scarlet Fever develop
ed In the Central building but the
epidemic was limited to these two
cases, both OF light nature. Follow
ing these cases there were about
twelve cases OF severe tonsilitis. a
disease which undoubtedly is close
~ related to Scarlet Fever. We have
used almost as rigid precautions
with the sore Threats as with the
actual Fever cases and think that
this has much to do with the limit
ing the spread of the disease. AS
We predicted early in the FAN We are
having mumps in a mild form in
most Of the buildings. The cases
are not confined to any locality and
because of its extreme mildness We
are not isolating the well members
Of the family Of school age. A semi
contagious skin disease called I'm.
petigo Contagiosum Is very prevail
ent. To insure treatment we have
supplied the teachers of the various
buildings with the proper prescrip-
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12

returned yesterday afternoon to her
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Messer were in the
city today visiting friends, on their
way from Grand Rapids, Mimi, to
Manistique, Mich, where they will
make their home.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Lanthrop Of Apple
ton, Wis.,, were visitors in Virginia
today on their way home from Grand
Rapids, where they have been visit
ing with friends.
John Trengrove, pipe foreman at
the Fayal mine at Eveleth was visit
or in this city last evening. He attend
ed the Knights Of Pythias meeting.
Thomas keenan,, with the Mime
apolis Bedding company, was bust
ness visitor here today, calling on
local trade. He makes the Range
about once in three months.
Mrs. M. West, of the Shanedling
Bros. Dry Goods Store sales force,
who has been enjoying vacation for
several weeks has resumed her duties
Mrs. West has been visiting in St.
Paul.
Miss Myrtle Williams Of Grand
Rapids is expected tomorrow for a
visit at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fred Desonia. She will attend the
Grand Rapids-Virginia basketball
game Friday evening.
Mrs. G. johnson of Spooner, Wis.,,
arrived last evening for a visit at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. L. v. Rob-
erts, 220 Magnolia. Mrs. johnson is
caring for Mrs. Roberts who is is
recovering from an illness.
Miss Ethel Williams of Clear Lake
was in the city last evening visiting
with friends on her way from Old
Mesaba to her home after visiting for
several days as the guest of her
brother, Nicholas Williams. She was
accompanied by her sister, Miss Bes-
sic, who will visit as her guest for
two months.
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T. Irwin. R. J. McGhee. Nays:
None.
Resolution introduced by the FL
nance Committee.
Resolved, BY the Board OF Edu-
cation of the independent School
District of Virginia, that an order
be drawn in favor OF Fred Verville,
City Treasurer, in the sum of S..
500. II. the same being the amount
Of deferred payments on special as
sessments against school property
for 1914.
Moved by Andrew Hawkinson.
supported by A. B. Holley, that the
above resolution be adopted Ayes,
". H. Eaton, Andrew Hawkinson,
E c. A. Johnson, A. B. Holley,
w. T. Irwin, r. J. McGhee Nays,
None.
Superintendent Colgrove read
report on the seating conditions in
the various schools.
Moved by w. T. Irwin, supported
Andrew Hawkinson, that the Sup
erintendent's report be accepted and
placed on file.
Carried.
Moved by r. J. McGhee. support
ed by A. B. Holley, that the first
regular meeting in April be desig-
| mated as the time for employing
teachers for the school year 1915.
16.
Carried.
1t was moved and supported that
owing to the date of the next reg
ula: meeting, being legal holt
day, the meeting be held on We'd
nesday, February "a, 1915.
Carried.
Moved and supported that the
meeting adjourn.
Carried.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. p. Williams of H;b.
bing visited here yesterday.
W. J. Doyle of Buhl, was business
visitor here last evening.
Glen Kicks is business visitor at
the head Of the lakes today.
Miss Lucille Christopherson was a
visitor at Eveleth last evening.
Mrs. Charles Peterson of Iron juno
ton, was shopping in the city today.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Pershe of Hib-
bing, were visitors in this city last
evening.
Mrs. J. o. Magill Of Forbes. was in
the city shopping today and returned
on the noon train.
J. Kirkwood, with the Northern
Drug company of Duluth, is a bust
ness visitor here today.
c. H. Richardson with Joerns
Bros. of the twi ncities, trans
acted business here today.
James Spurrier superintendent of
the Eveleth City Parks was visitor
in this city last evening.
Miss Lila Chappley and Miss Elvina
Chappley of Eveleth, visited yester-
day at the home of Mrs. John Will
ans.
The Mesdames Manley and Robert
son of Biwabik, were the guests yes
terday afternoon of Mrs. w. T. IT.
win.
Benjamin Bolduc Of Duluth, is a
visitor here today. He is a guest at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. I. Kaner,
POI Cedar.
William Markus, manager of the
Range Lumber company yard at Gil
bert, was a business visitor in this
city yesterday.
Mrs. Brooks, Superior, daughter Of
Mrs. Heisel, 507 Locust street return
ed today to her home after visit Of
several days.
Miss Alice Kresal left at noon for
1shpeming, Mich. She has been en-
ployed at the New Fay hotel for sew
eral months.
Abraham Savolainen of Ely, return
ed to his home today after visiting for
two days with his brothers, Alex and
Peter Savolainen.
Mrs. Martin Williams of Biwabik
was visitor in this city yesterday,
being a guest at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Williams.
Donald Bruno, timekeeper at the
Norman mine, has purchased three
speed Harly-Davidson motorcycle
with side car attachment.
Miss Edna Heisel Of the Shaned-
ling Bros. Dry Goods store, who has
been on a vacation for several weeks,
will resume her duties tomorrow.
Mrs. S. Loce, mother of Mrs. Sam
uel Lippman, left at noon today for
her home in Milwaukee, after a visit
Of several weeks at her daughters
home.
Mrs. E. c. Kiley of Grand Rapids,
who has been the guest Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Kiley for several days,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Attended Grandm0ther's Funeral.

Attended Grandmother's Funeral.
Mrs. B. T. Butler of Duluth, who
came to Virginia to attend the funeral
Of her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy
Gheen, which was held here yesterday
from the Gillespie Undertaking par
lors, returned to her home today. She
was accompanied by her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. H. Merch, 218 Chestnut
street, who will visit as her guests for
several days.
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tion and in this way have been able
vented its spread. We are begin
ming to see results from our last
years work. Four children have
been returned from the Crippled
to clear up the cases in the short
est possible time and have thus pre-
Children's Hospital and the results
have been marvellous. The parents
Of these children are now among our
best boosters and the results speak
for themselves. We are also fort
innate in the wholesale vaccinations
Of last year, for the disease is now
prevalent throughout the northwest
err states, the schools at Calumet,
Michigan being closed. We are vac
cinating struggles, kindergarteners,
and unsuccessful takes Of last year.
Some two hundred have been vacctn-
ated this past month. The Medical
Department supervised the Pickand-
Mather company's infant Welfare
Exhibit. This work is intensely
practical and many of the eastern
schools, especially Cleveland, are
giving short courses to the older
iris on the care Of the baby.
| wish to call the attention OF the
Board to the great need Of dental
Care Of many pupils. We have no
definite plan to suggest at this time.
but it is worthy of thought and con-
sideration, and more will be said
about it later.
Respectfully submitted,
School Physician.
MONTHLY REPORT OF TRUANT
OFFICER.
Number Of cases investigated sc
Number found to be sick and re-
+ ported to school physician. s
Number Of cases of truancy.
ooSS ''...'..
oAAS 80
Number of employment certiflcat-
'''''''''
Number of cases referred to Ju-
VenlleS court =. .. .... l
G. p. Crawford,
'laoWO 3urnl
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Returned from Visit.

Conrad Vogelpohl returned yester-
day from a two weeks visit with his
parents at their home in Richfeld
MINI. Mr.. Vogelpohl on his return
trip stopped off at Henning, Minn.,
where he met Oscar H. Olson who was
formerly employed by the Tritchler
Electric company. Mr.. Olson is now
employed at his trade in Henning,
but will probably return here this
summer
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Will Certify Plats.

City Engineer Edward Johnson left
at noon for Duluth where he will have
the plats which he recently made of
the city, certified. The original plat on
file in the office of the county auditor
at Duluth will be photographed by
Mr.. Johnson and the photograph will
be kept on file in the office of the city
clerk. Mr.. Johnson was accompanied
by his wife.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Miners Send for Family.

Having established their home in
this city, Archie Sanari, miner at the
Alpena mine and Enrico Cimarell:
miner at the Minorca, both living in
the Fairview addition to Virginia, on
the Northside, will send passage to
their wives and families in Italy. Their
families both live in the Province of
Pesaro,
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Ranka Bows Funeral.

The funeral of Steven Ranka, Z,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Ranka.
724 Second street Northside, was held
from the Polish Catholic church at
$3.50 this morning, Rev. Father Singer
officiating. 1nterment was in Calvary
cemetery. =. +t8k
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Surprised at Shower.

surprised al Shower.
Mrs. Alfred Kiley was surprised at
her home at COG Hemlock street yes
terday afternoon by party of about
a dozen friends and rendered shower.
A pleasant Afternoon was spent in
social diversion and there was dainty
service of refreshments.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
February Honor Roll.

The pupils in the high school who
have received a grade Of 80 per cent
or more in all subjects during the
months Of February are: Freshmen
Sara Bloomquist, Belle Grierson
Dorothy McGhee, Hilda Soderwick
and Phoebe Young. Sophomores-
John Kochaver and Clara Larson
characterization Pfeiffer and Jean
cite Baer and Seniors-Adena John.
son and Claire Lippman.
The Virginia enterprise. [volume] (Virginia, St. Louis County, Minn.) 1893-19??, 1915-03-12
Get War Man Now.

We only have a limited supply Of
war maps left and subscribers who
want them should call at once. There
should be one Of these maps In every
home in Virginia Il only for its educa-
tional value.