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RUSSIAN DRIVE is CHECKED.
Petrosrad Admits Offensive Line Is
Pierced in Fierce Counter Attacks.

Petrograd, June 21.-On the north
ern flank of Gen. Brussiloff's front.
the Austrian resistance, considerably
stiffenei by the arrival OF a large
number of German reinforcements,
has succeeded in checking the Rus
sian drive between Lutsk and kovel,
which. directed against Vladimir-Vo-
lynski, aims at destroying the Aus
tran communications between Kovel
and Lemberg. But in spite of the vio-
lent Austro-German counter attacks,
one OF which broke through the Rus
sian lines, the latest reports are to
the effect that the Russians have
again resumed progress in this sector
after taking the usual toll OF pr SON
ers.
On the southern flank the Austri-
ans have been unable to check even
momentarily the Russian advance
toward Kiomenea, and toward the
final Dniester fortification of Hal.ch
Gen. Pflanzer, the Austrian command
er, apparently is paying the penalty
for having too long delayed his re-
tirement from Czernowitz,
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stopped at the door. Senator James
learned Of the Nebraskan's plight and
rescued him. Then the Nebraskan got
his usual uproariOus reception.
Chairman James raped the conven-
tion to order.
Rev. w. ]. Hardesty. chaplain of
the Missouri senate. offered prayer.
Senator Thompson then moved q
suspension of the rules to permit Mr..
Bryan to speak. When the motion
was put there were some "rces." but
the chairman ruled two-thirds had
voted In favor.
Senator James introduced Mr..
Bryan as lone Of the leading citizens
Of the world and Americas greatest
Democrat"
In spite Of the dIstrs citing influence
Of the mob at the doors and the laughs
that rose occasionally when bedrag
gled lender finally forced his way into
the convention hall Mr.. Bryan held
his audience.
Applause -was frequent and thunder
Gus. He spoke for forty-five minutes,
finishing at 1907.
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j, S. WARNS CARRANzA
LANSING TELLS FIRST CHIEF
THAT "GRAvEsT coNsE-
QUENcES" WILL FOL-
LOW ANY AT
TACK.
Note Charges Oiseourtesy, Misrepre-
sentation Of Facts and insincerity,
and That No Attempt Was
Made to Help Pursue
Bandits.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, June 21.-The United
States noe to Gen. Carranza informs
him that American troops will not be
withdrawn from Mexico and warns
on his part to enforce his threat to
attack the United States soldiers.
while this government would
deeply regret such a result" the note
says. "it cannot recede from its set
tied determination to maintain its ma
tional rights and to perform its full
duty in preventing further invasions
of the territory of the United States
and in removing the peril which
Americans along the international
boundary have borne SO long with pa
tience and forbearance."
Il am reluctant to be forced to the
conclusion which might be drawn
from the circumstances" Secretary
Lansing declared, that the de facto
government. In spite of the crimes
committed and the sinister designs of
Villa and his followers, did not and
does not now intend or desire that
these outlaws should be captured, de-
stroyed or dispersed by American
troops, or, at the request of this gov
ernment. by Mexican troops"
The purposes of the United States
government toward Mexico, ques.
toned in the last Mexican note, are
announced In the following language:
"If denial is needed that this gov
ernment has had ulterior and i'm
proper motives in its diplomatic rep
reservations. or has countenanced the
activities Of American sympathizers
and the American press opposed to
the de facto government, l am glad
most emphatically to deny 1t. 1t Is,
however, matter of common knowl.
edge that the Mexican press has been
more active than the press in the
United States in endeavoring to in
flame the two peoples against each
other and to force the two countries
into hostilities"
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eIynn 10 the kexnoter.

In hall gay with flags and bunting
and with pictures of party leaders,
past and present. looking down upon
them from medallions around the bal
cony. the delegates to the Democratic
national convention assembled on
scheduled time Wednesday. The pro-
ceedings were formally started when
William f. McCombs. chairman of the
national committee. ascended the plat
form and raped for order. He melted
the first burst of enthusiasm of the
convention when. In short address in
PRODUCING the temporary chairman. he
predicted victory for the party In the
fall.
The keynote speech was delivered
by former Gov. Martin II. Glynn of
New York. the temporary chairman.
He was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause when some point In his speech
stirred the enthusiasm of the dele
gates. His eulogy of President Wilson
started the biggest demonstration of
the day. Following Governor Glynn's
speech. committees on credentials. per.
manent organization. rules, and resolu.
tons were announced, and that days
work was done.
James Permanent Chairman.
The delegates were a little slow In
assembling for Thursdays session. and
II was almost noon when Temporary
Chairman Glynn called the convention
to order. Permanent Chairman Ollie
James was escorted to the chair and
introduced. He Immediately launched
Into his address. He lauded the presi.
dent and defended his policies. partic.
ularly In regard to the controversy
with Germany over the submarine
warfare and our relations with
Mexico. An enthusiastic demonstra-
tion greeted his praise Of President
Wilson. which lasted more than twenty
minutes. At the close Of Chairman
james speech the convention took q
recess until nine o'clock In the eve
ming.
Before the nominating speeches be-
gan at the evening session the Demo
Gratis INDUCED In a love feast In which
the advent of harmony In their ranks
was celebrated.
Wilson Praised by Bryan.
Mr.. Bryan was cheered enthusi-
asticnlly as he entered the press Sec
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DEMOCRATS CHOOSE wilson and
MARSHALL AS THEIR LEADERS
Ticket Named Few Minutes Before Midnight Thursday
Avoiding the Friday Observation-Disclosures Evnce Intense
Enthusiasm as the Result Is Announced-Pres-
dent at Once Notified.

ton. The motion was carried with a
tremendous roar.
The only objection cnme from Rob-
ert E. Burke OF Chicago. the only anti
Wilson delegate In the convention. He
shouted NO"
Senator James declared President
Wilson nominated Mt II 30 p. m.
Kern Names Marshall.
Senator John w. Kern of Indiana
then was recognized. He moved that
the nomination of Vice President Mnr-
shall be made by reclamation. No
nominating speech was made.
Vice President Marshall was de-
clared nominated four minutes after
the nomination of President Wilson.
Numerous seconding speeches which
had been prepared were not made.
Lewis Speech His Shortest.
Senator James Hamilton Lewis Of
Illinois was invited to the platform to
make an addess at l2:12 a. m. II do
not like 20 Impose upon your time"
said Senator Lewis. 81 beg you will
excuse me and l express my sincere
thanks"
1t was the shortest speech Of his
career.
Senator Hughes reported to the con-
vention that the resolution committee
had failed to complete Its work on
the platform. The convention then
adjourned at 10 80 a. IN. until eleven
O'Clock Friday morning.
Forty-six minutes of sheer enthu-
siasm and emotion followed the nam
ing of President Wilson. The minute
Mr.. Westcott had yielded to the ad-
jurations of his audience and had spo-
ken the name "Woodrow Wilson," the
galleries and the delegates were on
their feet.
An immense oil painting of the presi-
dent was dropped from the gallery
back of the speakers stand. 1t ,ex-
cited the gathering almost to the point
of frenzy. Georgia bore down the
aisle banner-"Wilson: DiXie's gift
to the nation"
The band blared and thumped out
America" and Dixie" while the great
pit. crater of eruptive humanity,
let out its collective lungs and throats
to capacity.
Bryan lauds Wilson.
Bryan In his laudntion of Wilson
and his policies dwelt on the possibili-
ties of America MS negotiator Of peace
in Europe.
81 stand with the Democrats of the
nation to give Woodrow Wilson n
chance to be that man." shouted
Bryan. In conclusion. and the hall
echoed with cheering.
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Weld Pen and Sword.

The report Of the Authors club OF
London gives some eloquent figures.
Out of 644 members resident in Great
Britain. many of whom are far. past
military age. no less than III are in
active service in connection with the
war. Six have died in action or of
wounds and Ii votes CT sympathy
with members in the death of sons or
brothers upon the field Of heroism
have been adopted. The same hand.
II 10 clear. may WELD both pen. and
sword
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Special Trains for Fleeing American

Washington.-Special Agent Rodg-
ers at Mexico City notified the State
Department that he was arranging
ior special train to take Americans
and other foreigners from Mexico
City to Vera Cruz. He said he would
remain at his post. Mr.. Rodgers mes
sage told OF many anti-American dem
onstrations. parades and mass meet
.ngs in the Mexican capital and in
creasingly bitter sentiment. No open
acts of violence were renorted
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A Protest,

Il appeal to you as Il statesman"
Don't dig up that Statesman. rumor
about me Just now," interrupted Sena-
tor Sorghum. I'm statesman most
Of the time. But with several conven-
tions looming up in the near future and
. large following of practical citizens
to satisfy. want to go on record as
politician"
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Proper SiQn.

Il think instead Of tobacco stores
having them. cut-rate ticket offices
ought to have wooden Indians as
signs"
why so?"
ITO show there is a scalping bust
ness going on inside
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Air c1aft Offered for Mexico,

San Francsco.-The Pacific Aero
Club has telegraphed Adj. Gen. C. w
Thomas of the Californ';, state militia
an offer Of eight aeroplanes. three bal
looms and the IMMEDIATE services O.
three aviators for Mexican duty. The
balloons belong to Edward Unger, It
balloonist.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-06-24

St Louis.-Woodrow Wilson and
Thomas Riley Marshall were nominnt-
ed just before midnight June 10. Both
nominations were made by acclama-
ton.
President Wilson's nomination came
at n :5i md that OF Vice-President
Marshall ut II :5S.
Fred b. Lynch Of Minnesota noti-
ned the White House by telephone mt
the instant OF the nomination. A tele-
phone wire that extended into the
speakers stand was connected direct
with the White House with n mega
phone attached to the receiver.
In . lightning sprint Mr.. Mar
shall made record. Senator Kern
was due for nominating speech.
Sensing the approaching midnight he
threw his eulogy on the floor and sim
ply mid: 81 renomnte Thomas Riley
Marshall" Somebody seconded. Some
body n,oved to make 1t by reclamation.
And T WIS done. the whole job of
nom' .ating a vice presidential candi-
dat. taking up just $50 secon Is.
Friday Superstition Aver ted.
Thus the ancient superstition
ed. although President Wilson had
ma.te Il known that he regards Friday
as his lucky day"
Dramatic scenes attended the nam
ting Of the ticket. William Jennings
Bryan in an impassioned panygeric
placed his q. X. upon the president anG
his administration.
The Nebrnskan. who resigned from
the cabinet was not a delegate to the
convention. but he was called to the
platform by unanimous consent. He
lauded Wilson to the skies for keeping
tile nation out of war. lnuded the Will
son Mexican policy and eNtolled the
economic legislation from tariff to cur
rcncy act.
Bryan nt times spoke under the
strain of emotion. II was the first
convention in 20 years in which he has
not been an active figure. but the ova-
ton and the outbursts that punctuated
HIS remarks indicated that he is still
powerful force behind the scenes of
the PARTY he once dominated.
Wescott Names Wilson.
The Nehrnskan through with his
speech. John w. Wescott Of New Jer-
sry placed Mr.. Wilson In nomination.
As the time grew short Wescott. cut
ting short his perorntion. shouted:
81 nominate Woodrow Wilson,"
Then followed great demonstra-
tion that lasted 4f minutes Delegates
and galleries were reused to n high
pitch of enthusiasm and emotionniism.
They yelled and shouted and parnded
and sang. Some of them wept In an
ecstacy Of feeling.
Harmon Seconds Wilson.
Former Governor .Iudson Harmon Of
Ohio who was ~ c,ndidute for ;he
presidential nomination at Baltimore
four years ago. made the first second
ing speech for President Wilson.
The next was by Gov. II. c. Stuart
nj Virginia.
Senator Hughes OF New Jersey
moved that the rules he suspended
and the nomination made by acclamu-
Bald Headed Man Protests.
ST Lnuis.-NutionnI Democratic
Chairman McCombs is the most nerv-
Gus man in politics. When he isn't
bentine n tattoo rubbing his hunds
slappine his knee. walking around.
scratching his chin or twiddlng his
thumbs. he's doing something else of
the same Sori Al the opening ses-
sion of the convention he sat AT the
edge of the platform. A notch lower
down sal Col. Robert Ewing an ex-
ceedingly rotund and egg -puted gentle
man from Louisiana. McCombs was
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-06-24
-Four Men Drown In Streets.

Joplin, Mo. Four men were
drowned and damage estimated at
100000 was done here by floods fol.
owing rainfall of SIS inches. At
one time the water was five feet deep
in Main street and the lower floors
and easements of most downtown
business houses were flooded
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Details of the Night Session.

st. LOuis.-While the convention
was assembling for the night session
TO nominate President Wilson 1t be-
came known the Nebraska delegation
planned to withdraw the vice presi-
dency candidacy of Governor More
head.
Before the convention was called to
order the Coliseum was so full that
the fire department took charge of the
entrances and permitted no more TO
come in. William j. Bryan was
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husily engaged listening to Governor
Glynn's keynote notes. AS usual. he
was expressing his nervousness with
his fingers. Colonel Ewing leaped up
and stagc-whispered, "If you don't quit
rattling your fingers on the top of my
head | won't be able to hear word
that's said"
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Not Dodojno.

81 suppose you could manage the af-
fairs of the nation In way that would
be universally satisfactory"
II don't say thut," replied Senator
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tion with Mrs. Bryan shortly after
nine o'clock. few minutes later,
upon the motion of Senator Thompson
Of Kansas. the convention suspended
the rules amid tumutuous good feeling
and Invited Mr.. Bryan to the rostrum.
A committee conducted Mr.. Bryan
amid wild cheering to tie side of
Chairman James.
Mr.. Bryan launched into a speech
laudng the administration OF the pres
idcnt.
Following Mr.. Bryan's address the
convention got down to the real busi-
ness for which II had been convened
and the denomination OF President
Wilson and Vice President Marshall
was quickly put through as related
above. The convention took recess
until eleven O'Clock Friday morning,
when fhe report of the committee on
resolutions was presented and the
platform was adopted with little dis
cussion and practically no opposition.
Sorghum. 81 realize that everybody
who undertakes great responsibility
must expect cenSure from some source.
But we will NOT Shirk. My friends and
] nre determined to take our share of
the criticism"
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Solicltude,

"Of course. you admire the dove of
pence?"
Very much. But I don't know
whether ! care TO see II nourishinc un.
der present perilOus conditions npd
running the risk Of becoming extinct"
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Nothino but the Truth.

Said He-Women will never be paid
as much for lecturing as men are.
Said She-Why not?
Said He--Because they do too much
Of 1t for nothing.
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Might Help.

81 find it almost impossible to keep
the wolf from the door!"
do you ever try eating an onion?"
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Makes the Iaundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful. clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-06-24

Pueblo Elks' Club Secretary Dead.
Pueblo.-Clarence H. Harris, 62,
widely known secretary of the loca!
Elks' Club. died at Texarkana, Texas.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1916-06-24

Brownsville, Tex.-A large force of
infantry began moving down the Rio
Grande from Brownsville Tuesday
night in civilian automobiles for 4
secret destination. The only inform
atom obtainable at Fort Brown was
that this force, the size of which was
not gwen, was for patrol work to-
night"
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PERSHINC ARMY
IN FIRST BATTLE.
FIRST CORPS OF GUAROSMEN
FACE MExicANS ON THE
RIO GRANOE.
CUAROSREADYF0RDU
TROOPS ON BORDER WILL DASH
INTO MEXICO AT FIRST
HOSTILE ACT.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Ell Paso Tex, June Plat 1880
O'Clock this morning U. S. immigra.
ton official who asked that his name
be withheld. said that the State De-
partment was in receipt of a report
that there was fighting in progress
south of Namaquipa between Ameri-
can forces and large number of
Mexican troops.
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that this force, the size of which was
not gwen, was for patrol work to-
night"
Washington. - Carranzista troops
and sololers of Gen. j. j. Pershing'3
eXpeditionary command south OF
Namiquipa are on the verge of hos
tilues, according to reports made
from the fled to Columbus, N. NJ. a
wireless dispatch from Col. ID. c. Ca
bell, Gen. Pershing's chief of staff,
sad that the attitude OF the Carran-
zistas was such that American motor
truck supply trains are in danger OF
being fired upon. The Carranzlstas
are said to have mounted artillery in
positions menacing the Americans and
dispatches Indicate that with the two
commands in close proximity the dan
ger of clash is increasing. Rumors
were current in Columbus that Gen.
Pershing has split his command into
three columns, each prepared to move
in the event of hostiiities, while 9th
ers said truck trains had been fired
upon.
This issue of war or peace with
Mexico hangs in the balance awaiting
Gen. Carranza's decision as to the
course he will pursue. Officials here
believed that As hours might bring
clear understanding of what the i'm
mediate future has in store.
A note signed by Secretary Lans-
ing conveying President Wilson's re-
lection OF the demand for withdrawal
of American soldiers from Mexico,
accompanied by specific warning
that an attack on the troops will
lead to the gravest consequences"
was telegraphed to Mexico City by
Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassa-
dor-designate. In plain terms 1t ac-
cuses Gen. CarranZa of having
brought matters to the verge OF war
by open hostility toward the United
States. and failure to safeguard even
the lives of Americans in Mexico or
on the border from the lawless ele-
ments among his countrymen. When
the note had been handed to Mr. Ar
redondo for delivery to his chief,
copies were sent to all embassies and
legations for their information.
Gen. Funston sent long code dis
patch to Secretary Baker indicating
what portion of the 100000 guards
men ordered under arms he needs I'M
mediately to stiffen his border guard
and the Division of Military Affairs at
Washington sent orders to the guard
in New York. Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Ohio, Massachusetts and Wisconsin,
tc be ready for definite orders, to
move to the border at Gen. Funston'3
orders.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-24
HARRISBURG IN MOVIES

7 HARRISBURG in the near future
IL will be given opportunity of
reveling in the realization of the
poetic wish of Robert Burns ito see
ourselves as others see u.s." The city
in its working clothes, the city at play,
the city at devotional exercises, all
will be noted down and faithfully re-
corded by the accurate eye of the
moving picture camera And the re-
activities of eleven other cities of
Pennsylvania and scattered broadcast
throughout the country.
Seeing Pennsylvania" will be the
privilege of many a city and town on
the circuit of the proposed Pennsyl-
vania film now in process Of construc-
ton. It will be a splendid advertise
ment for the city and will show other
States that Pennsylvania is bowling
merrily along the road marked Prog
ress" and that there aren't many rough
spots along the way.
Those men Who witnessed the show
ing of the Williamsport film the other
morning are loud in their praise of
the possibilities in the program out.
lined. and the historical and scenic
advantages of the Capital City furnish
a fitting background for weaving on
it stands to-day, a hustling, thriving
community that we'll merits the desig-
nation the heart Of distribution"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-24
Magazine Disease
(spokane Spokesman review

(Spokane systematically
Well-nigh universal deterioration
of the standards of American period
icals has become a matter of wide
spread observation and frequent COM
ment. An editor and a librarian have
recently diagnosed the magazines
disease. AS lately as a quarter of a
century ago, according to Librarian
F. w. Faxon of Boston, virtually every
popular periodical obtained record in
"Poole's Index" the entry showing
that the magazine published material
of permanent value. Within the last
five years, however, has appeared a
constantly growing number of period
icals which, to say nothing of their
moral viciousness, are such intellect
ual and literary rubbish, that they
deserve only to be sold to the paper
mills. Even the superior magazines
begin to yield to the tide of sludge
and sewage. These story periodicals
comprise two classes. One vends COL
orless and ill-written tales, the other
stories of high" life or breezy in
character. All Of this stuff is fimsy,
shoddy, and most of it is sexual sala-
c~iousness. Not a few of these peri
odicals ought to be suppressed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-24
a LESSON FOR OUR POLICE

NEWS filters in from Canada that
IN mounted Canadian police have
arrested and are bringing back
to civilization the three murderers who
three years ago murdered two mis-
sionaries away UP beyond the line of
the Arctic Circle. Three policemen
We're assigned to the task of appre-
hending the Eskimos at the time Of
the murder and they have been con-
tinually on the trail ever since.
Through melting snowdrifts and
over frozen streams, amid the billiards
of winter and the torturing heat of
the brief Arctic summer, these three
hardy policemen trailed their men.
Now the track grow hot and they
were almost at their goal. Again all
trace of the Teeing natives was lost
and the officers almost CAV up their
chase. But always in the end they
persisted and to-day they are on their
way back to civilization with their
prisoners.
What an example for our W po-
lcemen. to whom three days vain
search, instead Of three years. is often
sufficient excuse for deciding that de-
lection and arrest are impossible.
Would that we had a few officers like
the Canadian mounted police in Har-
risburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-08-24
BACON ANOTHER KNOX

nOBERT BACON. who has an
N nounced himself as a candidate
for the Senate in New York
State, subject to the Republican pri-
maries on September 10, is another
Philander c. Knox in caliber. He is
not q lawyer, but he is a trained
financier Of excellent reputation n
a man of vast experience and ability
in affairs of the nation and iuterna-
tonal diplomacy.
1t is good to see men like Knox
and Bacon again aspiring to public
life. We have been so much the vic
tins Of bunglers and experimentalists
in Governmental matters during the
past four years that the return of
the Knoxes and the Bacons and the
Hughes is being hailed with Joy the
country over.
Mr.. Bacon has had vast experience
in big financial problems, and heaven
knows the Democrats are leaving the
National Government in a condition
that will require the best efforts of
many able hnanciers. Further than
that, he served with distinction in
Ehe State Department and for a time