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Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Russians Sink Sixty
Nine Turkish Ships
Laden With Flour

PETROGRAD. July A.-(Via London-)
The following official communication
has been received from the headquarters
Of the Russian army In the Caucasus:
"our destroyer flotilla destroyed a fleet
OF siKty-nine Turkish sailing vessels laden
with flour.
"A battle is raging In the direction Of
IMush (Asiatic Turkey, eighty-three miles
southeast Of Erzerum). We captured
Nazyk In the course Of the fighting"
A dispatch from sebastopol TO London
last ,Ssht said that fifty-nine sailing
vessels had been destroyed by Russians
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Nogales Preparing
for Engagement Of
Mexican Factions

NOGALES. Ariz.. july 2l.-Anticipating
battle between the Carranza and villa
forces. opposite here, today or tomorrow,
residents of this town began TO board
windows facing the Mexican border line
and to move furniture to cellars.
Governor Jose Maytorena, the Villa
leader, now has 400 troops in Nogales,
Sonora. All his artillery has been re-
moved from Guaymas, the west coast
port. which Is now undefended. The villa
troops in that section, including those
dispatched TO protect American settlers
from Indians in the Yaqui valley. have
moved southwark, according to advices
received here today. Carranza troops are
reported to be advancing to take poses
sion of the city.
General Acosta and Colonel De La
Vega, Maytorena heutenants. arrived
today from Villa Verde. where they ad-
nit they were defeated by the Carranza
forces of General Elias Gales.
In an interview this morning May
torena reiterated his determination to
hold Nogales. his last port on the bor-
der 'at any cost"
DOUGLAS. Ariz.. July 2l-Reports from
Aqua Pr4eta, Mexico, Indicate thai
Carranza troops are moving on Nogale,
today. although slowly, because Of bridges
destroyed by the retreating Villa forces
Representatives OF General Gales said
that when he established his headquarteri
there yesterday tho Carranza leaders
found evidence OF much looting. particu-
( larly in the Chinese quarters by tn,
fleeing garrison. on the other hand
Governor Maytorena's supporters saS
Gales executed thirty civilians on enter
ing CanRnea-
] 1t is reported here that Chief orbalej'
OF the Yaquis, who was said yesterday d
be coming 10 Maytorena's assistance Will
/ 1900 troops. had refused TO leave tn
/ YaQm valley
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
Taggart Tries to
Quash Indictments

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. July a.-coun-
sci for Thomas Taggart. democratic na-
tlonsI committeeman Mayor Joseph z.
Bell and more than 100 others charged
with conspiracy to corrupt the 1914 regis
tration. primary and election and attor-
neys for the state today agreed to argue
motion 20 quash the indictments against
the men next Saturday. The motion 10
quash Is based on the theory that the
indictment does not state facts sufficient
10 constitute violation Of the state crim-
inal laws. Il was stated
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
LAB0RERS REPORTED
DROWNED AT KENT0N, OHIO

LIMA. o.. July A.-Reports from Ken
ton say that eleven Kentucky farm
laborers. in the onion fields. embarked
in canoe during high water and at
tempted TO escape. The canoe wHs later
found capsized. It is feared all eleven
were drowned when their craft hit a
snag The marshes are still under water.
although the river Is In it's channel The
water will not drain ana Will simply
have to dry off. Sanitary conditions are
appalling.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
E. W. HURST, ILLINOIS
FlNANClER, IS DEAD

ROCK ISLAND. ILL.,. July Fillmore
w. Hurst. financial attorney and prom
inent democratic politician. died today
Of heart disease. He was 6S years old.
Hurst was Illinois choice for vice presi-
dent at the Baltimore convention in 1902.
at which he was delegate-at-large.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
NINETY DAYS FOR TRYING
TO ENTICE GIRL TO ALLEY

Because OF his attempts 20 entice Mary.
the r-year-old daughter OF George
Locorocoos. 1914 Webster street. 70 enter
an alley In his company. Harry Miller OF
Lincoln was sentenced to ninety days IN
the county jail
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
ONE KILLED, SIXTY
HURT DURING RIOTS
Thousands Take Part in Attacks on
Police at Tidewater Oil
Plant.
COPS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL

TRENTON, N. j., July 21s-Mayor
Pierre p. Garven of Bayonne asked
the governors office here today to
send troops to Bayonne. The re-
quest was ont granted and no troops
will be sent unless request comes
from Sheriff Eugene Klnkead OF
Hudson county, and then only after
every local remedy has been ex-
hausted.
one IL killed,
NEW YORK, July H.-Serious rioting,
in which John Molosky, is years old. was
killed. and nearly sixty more or less
seriously injured, marked the second day
of the strike OF workmen at the plant OF
tho Standard oil company OF New Jer-
soy at Bayonne. N. j. The workers,
most OF whom are OF foreign birth and
unorganizod. gathered Of the gates OF
tho plant at an early hour and disorder
lasted until nearly noon. The police say
several thousand people took part in the
attack. So uFr
OF the fifty-three injured taken 20 The
Bayonne hospital. fifty are men and
boys. who fought about the gates OF the
plnhti the other three are policemen. In
spector cady had horse shot from
undor him and later narrowly escaped
serious injury.
Sheriff Eugene Rinkead Of Hudson
county arrived shortly after noon and
took command OF affairs. Standing IN
his car he addressed the crowd. telling
tho men they must remain orderly. He
called on every man who would obey
him to hold up his hand, and a major
ity did 10.
Sheriff Kinkesd spoke for half an hour
and several times the mon cheered his
statements, especially his promise to do
what he could to settle the difficulty
A committee OF three was appointed by
the men 10 meet Sheriff Kinkead later
/ In the day.
Three Attacks.
There wero three separate attacks by
tho rioters today. The first was at the
fire house OF an engine company ant
here all the windows were broken, after
which the crowd moved on and attacked
the police near the main gate of the
Standard OIL plant. Three rioters were
injured by bullets.
The rioters then went TO the plant OF
the Tidewater OIL company. half a mll'
away which remained In operation
though the strikers had been led TO be
lieve that the men there would Join them
AZ they approached the plant. 1900 oi
the men there left their work an
marched out to the crowd. but appar
emily this did not satisfy the rioters. ~
they made a rush at the police on guard
The most serious fighting OF the day
followed and It was during this attacl
that Molosky was killed and a majority
OF the injured received their wounds
The police at first, II is stated. fire.
over the heads OF the rioters. but whel
this had no effect they shot directly int
the crowd. Even this did not stop tn
rioters and the police were almost out O
ammunition when help arrived.
J Some time after this fight occurred
small office building OF the Tidewate
company was discovered In flames an
the building was virtually destroyed be
fore the fire could be controlled. Tn
origin OF the fire In unknown.
This afternoon the Standard Oh con
psny officials landed 30 men from tug
at the plant presumably deputies, VIII
will assist in guarding the works.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
ii::ifSESt4AN
IHE.GAIE

Members of the great
n ort hives Saengerbund
find Omaha decked out in
gala colors to welcome
them. Our German Sing
ing societies here rank
among our pioneer musical
organic ations and are
counted among our most
valued local institutions.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22
The Weather

Forecast till p. m. Thursday
For Omaha, Council Bluffs and Vicinity
Fair, slightly warmer.
Temperatures at Omaha Yesterday.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22


G m p
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22


Ne wrote a few letters
Says II have q hunch
THAI IA get q goos peospoOt
Out Of this bunch"
He did get q prospect,
In buB1neEs 20 starJed;
Now he's really quite Slad
From the farm he departed.
NOW II you Cliks this mani
Are not satisfied.
You should make your wants Known
Through the classified.
(oontinusd tomorrow.)
II you have money TO invest In profit.
able concerns, ~ you need a partner OF
additional capita in your business. you
viii find what YOU desire In THE Bust
NESS CHANCE columns OF THE
OMAHA BEE. or Telephone Tyler 1000
And Put an Ad In The Omaha bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

Continued on Page Two. Column one.)
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

ihuacates trace OF precipitation.
Ia A. WELSH, Local Forecaster.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

CONTINUED on Page Two. Column TwoD
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

The sure way to satisfy
your wants is through use
of the want ad pages of The
Bee. Try a Bee want ad.
Omaha daily bee., 1915-07-22

and precipitation depar-
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
GREAT AMERICAN DESERT
IS NO MORE SAYS COL.
Editor of the Ledger Writes Concern
ing Wonders Done in the West
Through Irrigation.
HEADQUARTERS IN DENVER
Attends Meeting Of Investment Bank
ers and is Impressed With Men
in Attendance.

Denver, Colo, Sept, 20, 19l5.---i no.
ticed on our trip to Denver that the |
aGreat American Desert" has disap-
peared. In Western Kansas there are
large crops Of Milo maize and Kaffir
corn. In Eastern Colorado we found
fine crops of sugar beets, potatoes,
melons. and most all farm products
Drv farming and irrigation have
worked wonders for that country.
We are nicely located for a weeks
visit at the Albany Hotel, one Of the
most popular in the West, and head
quarters for tourists, If you want
first class service with everything up
to date, you should not fail TO stop
at the Albany as it is headquarters
| for Gseeing Colorado" and you have
"not seen America till you have seen
Colorado"
The weather is fine, clear and cold,
and you must have your overcoat II
you want to be comfortable. There are
20 lovely one-day trips out OF
Denver into the mountains by automo-
bile and train, and you could spend a
month here and have new and de-
Ilightful trip every day
I attended national meeting Of the
Investment Bankers of the U. 5. this
morning, and was much impressed
with the personel of the convention as
well as by their important and prac'
teal addresses delivered. A promlnen'
financier from New York City refer
ring to the habit of going on notes
and bonds for friends, said that "a
| man risks his personal assets and hi
family's welfare and happiness anc
NAV become involved in litigation.
Creates lien on his property unde
the statutes Of some of the States
making it unsaleable until bond !
cancelled or note paid and statute 0
limitations has expired.
"Knows little as rule of the manne
, in which the official is discharging tn
duties of his office.
"The signing of a note or bond tc
an official who handles public func
, guarantees not only the faithful PEI
formance Of his duties, but also tf
: solvency of his Banks, in many case
and the honesty of his deputies ar
employees"
We passed through some beautif
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
DROWNED BY SUDDEN FIRE.

"Old Nick, head Of the famous
Phil Shire herd Of frogs, recently
started fire which drowned several
hundred head Of the finest greenbaeks
in his owners herd. The incident was
so unusual Mr.. Shire says he is will
ing to have it published for the benefit
Of science and future generations.
Mr.. Shire, during the recent cold
weather early in August, had placed
over two hundred young frogs in his
ice house to keep them from freezing
in his pond. One evening before re-
firing he went to the ice house to see
that all was we'll, He placed the Ian
tern in a box filled with excelsior and
began bedding the greenbacks down.
"Old Nick, in spirit Of frolic, kick
ed the lantern over and set the excel
sior on fire. Before he could make
any move to extinguish the blaze, ae'
cording to Mr.. Shire, he was forced te
Ifiee from the blazing interior. The
heat from the fire melted the ice ant
drowned the young frogs who refused
to leave the warmth for the cold out
side. The building was insured bu
his stock was not.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
AUxvAssE.

Our revival meeting is still in prog
ress. and If the present interest con-
tinues into next week and on inde-
finately. Sunday evening the attend
ance was nearly 1900 nesoplss..Bus
Buckner is in St. Louis this week with
two car loads of cattle e.-AJohn Bailey
and Overfelt and Atkinson, each have
carloads of hogs on the St. Louis
market this wek.--It is reported here
that Clair Atkinson has sold his farm
near here, and accepted position in
the National Stock Yards, in st. Louis
Quite a large crowd from Auxvasse
attended the Fulton Homecoming
which began Wednesday.-Ed Camp
bell and little daughter have returned
to Fulton after visit in Auxvasse.- =
Bob Buckner and family were tn
guests Of Bus Buckner and wife Sun
day. and attended the Revival.-Chas
Dunn ard Harry Henderson are can
vassing the country this week TO
army mules. All in the line of socia
affairs are disbanded until the close 0
the meeting. Mrs. Retta Brown ma
returned to her home in Mexico afte
a visit with friends here,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

HEINZ zANDBECKMAMA SHOWS.
FOR PHALL PHEsTlYITIEs
Entertainment Committee Win Iiook
Twenty Three Car Carnival for
Street Fair.
CARRIES FREE ATTRACTIONS
They win Come to Mexico Direct
From the State Fair at Sedalia,
Sept, 27 to Oct q
.cARRIEs FREE ATTRAcTIoNs

The Entertainment Committee Of
the Commercial Club will complete
the arrangements this week to bring
the Heinz and Beekmann Carnival
Company to Mexico for the Phall
phestivities. This Is one Of the larg-
est carnival companies playing in Mis-
souri, this season.
This week they are playing in Han
nibal. They are booked for Sedalia
during the State Fair, September 27
to October 2.
Heinz and Beckman show is a twen-
ty-three car load Carnival. They car
n sfty wagons, two electric light
plants. FIRST class band, big steam
CaIliope. twelve high class pay at
fractions. including ferris wheel,
2-abreast jumping horse carry-ps-all,
a motordome and big Hippcdrome
show
They carry several classy feature
free attractions that for years were
with Barnum and Bailey and Ringing
Bros. shows. Among them are th'
Iatell sisters in their Human Batter
fly, or Iron Jaw act and the kell!
troupe Of wire performers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
ILLINOIS ROAD DELEGATION
WANT LOUISIANA CROSSING
Hannibal Commercial Club has Been
Active and DIR. Lumkin Has
Changed Route.

Mexico was represented at the Big
-Four Route meeting at Louisiana
Tuesday when the Illinois delegates
met in conference with the Missouri
delegates Of the Big Four Route. The
Missouri delegates were given the as
surance Of the Illinois people that It
DR.. Lumkin, president of the Illinois
Big -Four Route, insisted on the change
to enter Missouri at Hannibal instead
Of Louisiana that a new route would
be made from Terre Haute to Louis
lana. j. T.. johnson, Fred A. Morris
and Sam Locke were the delegates
from Mexico at the conference.
The whitehall, Greenfield, and Pitts
field delegates preferred the entrance
into Missouri at Louisiana and as
sured the Missouri delegation that
they would work for this end. Should
they fail to carry the original plan a
new route win be made from Terre
Haute to Kansas City through Mexico
and Louisiana.
AS soon as decision is reached
there will be called meeting at Mex
| leo to dedicate the new route. If the
Big Four goes to Hannibal it will be
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
FAMOUS VAUDEVILLE STAR
FROM MEXICO is BEAD
AL Blanchard is dead.

AL Blanchard is dead.
AL Blanchard was born in Mexico.
He was one Of the well known vAude-
vile actors Of this country q nanber
Of years ago and his beautiful voice
brought him fame on the vaudeville
stage. He died in East st. Louis Sun
day.
All Blanchard was 40 years old. He
was son Of Mrs. Julia Riley, Mexico,
now dead. T. s. Riley, and Miss
Laura Riley, Of this city, were his
uncle and aunt. Mr.. Blanchard had
been in poor health for several years.
AT one time he retired from the stage
but his health improved to such an
extent he felt justified in taking up
his work again.
Mr.. Blanchard, who had been ap-
pearing in vaudeville in st. Louis for
1 several years, went on the road in
1904 and played big Time" His
partner at that time was Helen Nor
row. well known female baritone
singer. Later he joined forces with
| Fred Warren and this act became a
Iheadliner. Mr.. Blanchard had beau
t;ful baritone voice of unusual merit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
BEAVER DAM REPAIRS ROAD.
Repair Road Known as Weidler Lane
East Of Beaver Dam School.

The people near Beaver Dam are
enthusiastic over good roads. They
have repaired Weidler lane, east Of
Beaver Dam school house and the road
from the Dicus corner to Beaver Dam
bridge this month. The necessity Of
the work was called to the attention
of the district by the post office de-
partment and was done to insure the
reasonable permanency Of Route ] and
| 8 being maintained as at present es-
! tablished.
The work was done under the su-
pervision Of w. s. Willingham, the
efficient road overseer Of that district
and was donated by the following pat
rons of Routes / and 3 from the Mex
| leo post office: Frank Pryor, ze
| lWeidler, A. B. Weidler, James billiard
In. o. White, Carl billiard, George an'
| Louis Pryor, Charles Cricket, ]. D
Harding, ]. F. Hutts, R. A. Herring
ID. H. Dicus, Joe Mathews and Clyd
Harrison.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

MEXICO has traffic laws made Tor
governing Of driving Of both motor
cars and horse drawn vehicles. They
were passed for the purpose Of guard
ing human life. A strict observance
Of these laws is absolutely necessary
to the we'll being Of the citizenship Of
the community I.axity in any law IS
dangerous and this is especially true
as regards the traffic ordinances.
Frequently complaints are made at
this office that the traffic laws are not
being enforced as they should be.
The regrettable part Of such laxity is
that the public always waits until
someone Is killed or manned for life
before it asserts itself.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

little cities in Missouri, Kansas and
Colorado, and noticed that they all
had street lights. That's the way to
make Mexico a greater city and fill
the vacant houses"
Mexico will never grow and prosper
until we all wake up and work to-
gether for the real good of the town.
If we are to have roads we must pay
for them. We can't have light with
out paying for it. We must pay fol-
what we get or "go dead Talk won't
get us anywhere. 1t is the cheapest
commodity we know of,--n near q
| good as gas which will burn. In tht
meantime let's pull off the best stree
fair ever held in the state.
r. M. White.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
MoToR CAR BREAKs POLE.


The impact of William Greer's re-
built Hubmobile against an electric
light pole on east Promenade Street,
Tuesday morning, mot only threw
Mr.. Greer from the seat of the car and
cut and bruised his face painfully but
snapped the pole in two parts the
break being about six feet from its
top. The accident occurred when part
of the steering mechanism in the ma
chine broke.
The car is a machine rebuilt to re-
semble racing car. Mr.. Greer was
not speeding when the accident hap
pened or the result might have been
far more serious. At any rate the
front axle was almost bent double and
the radiator was crushed beyond re-
pair.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

due to the active work Of their COM
mercial club. The route through Mex
leo west to Kansas City will be named
the Swastika.
The East end of the proposed Big
-Four was well represented at the
meeting; vandalia had seventeen au-
tomobile loads Of road enthusiasts
and band at Louisiana Tuesday
Bowling Green was well represented
The work that was to be done Tues
day was postponed on account Of the
wet roads in this section. It will be
done this week. g
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
MARRIED 50 YEARS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pate Norris, of This
City, Enjoy Long Welded Life.

Mr.. and Mrs. Pate Morris celebrat-
ed their fifty.ninth wedding aniver-
sary September fourth. They are one
of the Oldest married coupleslih AUDI
rain county and most likely in this
section Of Missouri. Their wedding
day was September 4, 1859.
Mr.. Morris was the first white child
born in Mexico and Frank Kilgore was
the first white child born lin Audrain
county. The latter has been dead 2
number Of years. The Ledger joins
the many friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Morris in wishing them many happy
returns Of the day.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
Il Seems Funny

But up to the present time no living
man has ever equaled the old fashion
Superior Stove for cooking. We have
them Just like they were made 40
years ago, only with a little prettier
trimming. L. R. Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

Good roads are most Important to
Mexico and in the past we have not
naid ais much attention to them as we
should. We are glad Mexico was so
well represented on this occasion and
feel sure good results will come Of the
,naatinr
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
"BUB" WANTED TO HUNT.
Pete kidd's Dog Felt Slighted When
he Was Left Home one Day.
Here's another dog story.

Here's another dog story.
It sounds as If It was a fish story,
but we have the proof; it's dog
story
Pete Kidd, Of this city, has collie
dog that is an enthusiastic Eyes, en-
thusiastic) hunter Pete went hunt
ing the other day and left eBub" at
home. aBub" hated 60 be neglected in
this way.
The next morning Pete put on his
hunting clothes again, "Bubs was
watching for this, and while Pete was
eating breakfast he went into the
next room and got Pete's II gauge
gun, carried it into the dining room
and laid it down at his masters feet,
barking as much as to say, please
don't leave me at home, today
We know some more things this deg
has done, but We 'haven't the heart
=
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
Elks District Deputy.

Fred A. Morris, has been appointed
District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler
Of the Elks of Eastern Missouri. This
is the third term Mr.Morris has served
in this Office. He will attend the Elks'
national convention at Baltimore next
year.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
A Little Crimpy

around the edges these cool mornings,
but one Of our little oil heaters drives
the cold away--and have you noticed
how cheap oil is for fuel? L. R.
Ferris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

THE most important thing before
4 citizens Of Mexico today is the
rect lighting contract. We must
Pt lose sight Of this question, In
pm yourself regarding it, If you
Rve no dosbts concerning the con-
#act Of any character whatever inves-
Ra'e before YOU make any conclus-
|ns.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

A RECORD Of s6 bulls eyes out Of
attempts for our coast defense
pms at Fort Totten shows we are
|iscarding the old muzzle loading
less agents for the modern type.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

JAMES JESSE is the cashier of the
|exico Savings Bank, and he prob
ply can't help it if his name appears
the alphabetical list of the tele-
zone directory as Jesse, James
#puisiana Press-Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
Mrs. RnloH III.

Mrs. M. A. Ruloff, 90 years old, is
critically i'll at her home on south JEFF
ferson Street. Mrs. Ruloff's many
friends will regret to hear of her con-
dition,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

MEXICO is going to have q "phall
Festivities celebration, but it won't
Robably be any more f-ficient than il
e folks spelled it with the f's.
puisiana Press-Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

lET's all go to church Sunday and
ink the Creator for having given us
81 great and Noble President to
|pt us through these trying times.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

Mrs. Fred Pitcher has Joined the
ranks of lady motor drivers in this
city. She is driving the new Pitcher
Oldsmobile car.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23
Christian Science Lecture.

First Church of Christ Scientist OF
this city, announces ., free lecture on
CHRISTIAN Science, at the 0rpheum
Theatre, Sept. 2sth at 8 o'clock The
80. i oova;allv invited. wit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

The many friends of Mrs, Sarah
Ryan will be glad to hear her condi-
tion is somewhat improved. She has
been quite i'll for several weeks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1915-09-23

ANYWAY the Georgia Jury inves-
Eating the Frank lynching might
We recommended a fine for some Of
4 automobilists for not having their
ahts Lit.