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The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
CONTINENTAL SCHEME OVER.
RULED BY THE HOUSE WAR
COMMITTEE.
Big MILITARY STORES
PEACE STRENGTH OF $4,000 MEN
-ExPEND s174,ooo,ooo ON
LAND FORCES.
we.,,rn Newspaper Union News Service.

West.rn Newspaper Union News Service
Washington. - National prepared
ness legislation took long step for
ward III Congress when the House
military committee agreed on the out
line of the army bill 1t will unani-
moLsly present for passage Chair
man Hay was authorized to frame the
measure, which Is compromise for
the continental army plan advocated
by former Secretary Garrison and
President Wilson. In fact, 1t goes
that scheme one better. Complete
liberalization of the National Guard
will be substituted for the proposed
continentals, and the White House
was informed that the committee was
a unit in supporting the plan, only the
language and minor details remaining
to be worked out.
The measure will grant virtually
the entire program mapped out by
Secretary Garrison for the regular
army, and go even further than he
recommends In Providing for reserve
military supplies.
n 'ceai pSdSc obichG'n VI oio,uuu
men in tho standing army and the
guard combined will be nrovided, with
reserve systems more than to double
the force in war.
The expense for the whole estab-
lishment this year is roughly estimat
ed at $174.000.000, exclusive of Pan.
anna canal defenses, carried in anoth-
er BILL proposals for additional mill
tary schools in all states, carried in
the McKellar bill favorably reported
by the committee with TN appropria.
ton of $3.S40,O00 for this purpose. and
whatever may later be decided upon,
in carrying out scheme to foster the
fixation of atmospheric nitrogen in
the United States. giving the country
its own supplies for ingredients for
explosives.
The first year of the Garrison plan
would have called for total expendI.
ture of s1s3,OO0,0O0
To complete the committees com.
promise with President Wilson on the
continental army the hill will autho-
rize the increase of the regular army
to total peace strength of 49, by
adding ten regiments of infantry, four
regiments of field artillery. fifty-two
companies of coast artillery. fifteen
companies of engineers and four aero
squadrons.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Would Prohibit Drinking of Liquo,

Washington.-Atto general OF
fifteen states filed with the Supreme
Court a joint argument in support OF
the constitutionality of the West vir
ginia liquor law prohibiting the re-
ceipt and possession of intoxicating
liquors for personal use. and of the
federal Webb-Kenyon liquor law pro-
hibiting the shipping of intoxicating
liquors into states for use in violation
of state laws. The states represented
were Arizona. Georgia, Idaho, Iowa,
Kansas, Mississippi. North Carolina.
North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon.
South Carolina, Tennessee, West vir-
ginia, Washington and Alabama.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
fturI 100000 Mon Against French.

London. Feb. 24.-Troops belonging
to seven German army corps, under
Grown Prince Frederick William, are
engaged along twenty-five-mile front
north OF Verdun in a desperate effort
to drive back the French defending
forces, probably with the capture of
the great fortress of Verdun in view.
About 100000 men are in the German
drive.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
La Toilette Out for Presidency.

Madison, Wis.-Before 400 Progress.
i've Republicans gathered in a confer.
ence here from all sections OF the
state. Senator Robert NJ. La Toilette
announced his candidacy for the pres.
idency at the Republican national
convention at Chicago next June.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Negroes Sue Bell TO- s1o4.s1s.

Galveston, Tex.-A suit against
Mai. Gen. ]. Franklin Bell, U. S. A,
and two other desen ial.,s. was filcl
in the United States District Court
rere on behalf of twerty-six negroes
who ask damages aggregating s1O4,-
S13
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Avalanche Sweeps 1874 Into Abyss.

Amsterdam.-A dispatch from Mu-
mich says that great avalanches fell
in the Hockkoenig region. carrying
.lway mountain shelter with its oc-
cupants. Later reports from Sails
burg stated that already there were
fifty-five known dead. as the result
of the snowslide, with forty-nine in
Jured and about thirty still missing
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Ten Killed, FIFTY injured, in Wreck

Milford, Conn AT least ten persons
were killed and more than fifty pas
sengers were injured when the Con-
necticut River Special No. 10. from
Springfield, Mass, for New York, over
the New York, New Haven G. Hart ,or-
railroad. was run into by a special
passenger train.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Billy Sunday Gets $ a,coo in Trenton

Trenton. N. BILLY Sunday le.,
here for Winona Lake, ind. .ea Is
behind him nearly 1900 'trl. l.
ters" and taking with him about s32,
s5S.03.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
eAEry WAyLAlo IN CANON.
Thirty vaqui Indians Murder Guards
In Pack Train Fioht.

Douglas. Aria pack train en-
route to mine near Toniche. Sonora,
$50 miles south of Douglas. was at
tucked two weeks ago by a band Of
thirty Yaqui Indians and three men
guarding the-train were killed before
&ae Indians were. driven off. say per
Sons arriving at Douglas from Toni
che. The attack occurred In a canon.
Residents OF Toniche and San Anto-
nio. nearby mining camp. later
drove the Indians from the district
after a days fighting.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Senate to Confirm Fletcher.

Washington.-Henry Prather Fetch
er's nomination as ambassador to
Mexico was ordered reported to the
Senate by the foreign relations COM
mittee with the recommendation that
II be confirmed.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Turks Lose 10000 at Erzerum.

London.-A Petrograd dispatch esti-
mates the losses of the Turks at Erze-
rum as 10000 killed. wounded and
prisoners.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
s,soo,ooo ,ooo Mark., German aus...

Berlin--Germany's next ordinar-
budget, including 2,oOo.OO0.oOO marks
interest on war loans. will reach at
least 5,500.o00.ooO marks.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Euoenio Society Founder Dies.

New York.-Dr David Allyn Cor
ton, founder of the Eugenic Society
OF America died suddenly at his
hcme in Brooklyn. aged S3 years.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Sheep.
HAY AND GRAIN MARKET.
F. o. B. DAnvor, Carload Price.

Hay.
Buying Prices
Colorado upland, per ton. $4,000 1850
Nebraska upland, per ton 12.o0@13.O0
Second bottom Colorado
and Nebraska. per ton. 10.00@1i00
Timothy, per ton ...... 15.50q16.00
Alfalfa. per ton ..... .10.00@11.00
South Park, choice, ton. 10000 100
San Luis Valley, per ton. .13.00@14.00
Gunnison Valley, per ton. .13.00@14.O0
Straw, per ton ....... 4.50
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25

French Shell HITS Zeppelin; 90 Die.
London.-Another of Germanys big
Zeppelin airships has been destroye.
and her entire crew %; twenty-.wo
men killed by fire from French anti
aircraft battery.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
erewster Aeeepts Maine nl,hoprIo,

Portland, Maine. The Rev. Ben
5amin Brewster, missionary bishop of
western Colorado. in a letter, accepted
HRis election as bishop of the Protes
Cant Episcopal diocese of Mains.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Indian 40 at keaorted Slain.

Flagstaff. Ariz.-Leo Crane, Indian
agent at keams Canon. Ariz. was
killed by Indians, according to uncon-
llrmed reports received from Gallup,
=. NJ, and Holbrt ok. Ariz.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Chicago Grain and Provision prie.

" anu TroVision Prices.
Chicago.-Wheat-No. 2 red, s1.25@
l.27%; No. 3 red. $1.2O1a @1.22H; No.
hard, s1.23%@1,26; No. hard,
s11GM @121k.
Corn-No. 2 yellow, nominal; No. 4
yellow, 6s@71Ac; No. 4 white. 700
7012c.
Oats : No: 3 white. 44h@45Ac.
standard, 45N @47Ac.
Rve-No. 2. 9S@9Shc.
Barley-G6@75c.
Timothy-s5 50IS.O0
Clover-s1000@2
Pork-sf9.25Q2O.5O.
Lard-$10.05.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Chicago Live Stock Quotation,

Chicago o.-Hogs-Bulk, sS.15@8.35;
light, S7.S5@S.35; mixed. s $2.O0@S.4O;
heavy, s7954S.40; rough. $7.95@S.35;
pigs. s6.20@7.40.
Cattle-Native heef cattle, s6.75@
9.s5; Western steers. $G75@8.20;
stockers and feeders. SIS G5@740;
cows and heifers, s3.20@S.25; calves.
sS.50@11.25.
sheep-Wethers, s79O@S.50; ewes,
S66O@S.3O; lambs, $90u011.50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
MISCELLANEOUS MARKETS.
Metal Market Values.

Lead. New York, sG.27h.
Bar silver. 56Yc.
Spelter. st. Louis, $1742.
Copper, casting, s25.S7k.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
kansa. citu prnd,,o.

Kansas City. = Butter = Creamery
firsts, 2sc; seconds, PIC; packing,
19hc.
Eggs-Firsts, 23c: seconds, zoe.
Poultry-Hens. 13c; turkeys, zoe;
springs, tic.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Maryland Senate Votes for Suffrage

Annapolis. Md.-Womgu suffrage
wen victory in the Senate by vote
OF II to 10
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
GRAIN.
Grain.
Wheat. CHI. mill. 100 lbs.. huy-

Wheat, ch. mill, 100 lbs. buy
ing ..... .$1.72
Rye, Colo, bulk. 100 lbs. buy
ing ...................1.3 LBS
Idaho oats, bulk, buying ........ LIS
Colorado oats, bulk, buying. go. 1.5O
Corn chop, sack, selling. ...... LBS
Corn in sack, selling ....... 1.37
Bran. Colorado, per 100 lbs. SELL
ing Observation-Disclosures. LOO
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25

Crude Oil Prices at High Level.
Lima, Ohio.-Western Indiana and
Illinois crude oils advanced to SLIP a
barrel, another high record.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Grand Duke coe. tn Erxe-vu

Petrograd. ad.-Grand Duke Nicholas.
commander of the Russian forces in
the Caucasus. left Tiflis for Erzerum.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25
Price of EI,Y

Duluth, MINI. - Linseed = Cash.
s2.32A; May, s2.34H; July, s2.34M.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25

New York.-Ignatius 7. T Lincoln.
former member of the British Parlia-
ment and self-confessed German spy,
who escaped on Jan. 13 from the Gus.
tody of U. S. deputy marshal after
his arrest here on Aug. IA. 1915, at
the instieation of the British govern.
ment, was re-arrested in front of a
Broadway restaurant.
The Elbert County tribune., 1916-02-25

Flour.
Selling Prices.
Standard Colorado, net-$2.95.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Thief Proves to Be
Of Musical Disposition

NEW YORK. Sept. 4.-Here's the
fnusical-minded thief:
Mrs. ]. Macdonald Dean went to her
country place in Cedarhurst, L. l., leav-
Ing her town apartment tightly locked.
BIT upon returning to have a look at
II found the front door had been jim
But only of musical records. Nothing
else was disturbed. On the dressing
table was some iewelry The dining
silver was intact. Some valuable cloth
ing had not becn disturbed. But about
500 worth of records were gone.
Some astutc detective may find clue
In the fact that the thief left behind
(and this was about ell he did leave in
the way Of hard rubber disks) NIL the
songs and monologues of Harry Lauder.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Can't Force a Man to
Sleep in His Own Bed

CLEVELAND. Sept. For eyes af-
fected by dust from the "fickle pension
ers of Morpheus train" sleep is always
recommended. but where a man may
sleep. how many beds he may use or
how long he shall remain wrapped In
slumber not even a court may decree.
Frank Coda. proprietor Of a lodging
house. told Judge Silbert that he found
II necessary to employ a man to do odd
jobs. but that the one hired. Tony Ross.
persisted In sleeping whenever he felt
like 1t. Not satisfied reclining in the
bed provided him. Ross slept In all beds
Ain the house, Coda said. So Ross was
discharged. Ross said he did not mind
cling fired. but that he wanted IS he
Pid was due him.
Judge Silbert gave this decision: That
man ought to sleep in his own bed,
IT that he might sleep In as many beds
as he chose or as long as he pleased (:
that Coda was justified In discharging
Ross. since Ross was a nuisance to
other roomers; that So was stlll due
Ross; that Godza should pay Ross S.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Tilted, He Steals
Woman's Daughter
Unwelcome Suitor Entices Six
Year-Old Girl From Mother
for Revenge.

BOSTON. Mass. Sept. I'm lust a
week from the time she was snatched
from the steps OF her home. s-year-
old May Cote, a pretty little French
canadian miss. was located by the
Boston police. when a Greek, known
az Char!ie Brown. who. II is allexed
ABDUCTED her. was placed under ar.
rest at bridgeport, Conn.
The abduction 10 said to be the out =
come or n one-sided romance. Brown.
whose home is in Nashua, N. H.. il de,
clared to be madly in love with the
little girls mother. Mrs. Mary GA
mache Cote. whose husband. Alfred
Cote, IL hghting in the trenches in
Mrs. Cote. with her sister and the
child. came to this country from Cam
ada only a short time ago and settled
In Nashua. There. according to Mrs.
Cote's story. they became acquainted
with Brown. who from the hrst paid
marked attention to the young
mother
Despite the fact he received no On.
couragement. Brown persisted in
showering Mrs. Cote with attentions
and finally urged her to leave Nashua
and go to New York with him. II 10
claimed
III you don't 90 to New York with
me you will be sorry" was his threat.
Mrs. Cote said. "A little later I went
down stairs for my child and little
May was not to be found. We learned
that a man had carried her away with
candy and soft words"
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
BAD TURTLE SPOILS
FIVE MONKEYS PARTY
Simians Get Scare Of Lives When
Strange Object Moves.

NEW YORK. Sept. 1T was the live
turtle that spoiled the party. Toto,
Peggy. Jerry. Fanny. and Polly--the
whole monkey family at the Bronx
Geological Gardens-wsrs having the
time Of their young simian lives with
the wagon load OF toys which Curator
Raymond L. Ditmars had put into their
cage, when the turtle made its appear
ance.
Polly had q toy elephant, whose head
nodded In the most fascinating fashion.
Fanny and Toto were busily inauirinR
into the Interior mechanism Of a BIZ
liken. Peggy and Jerry we're pushing
about the cage the wagon which had
contained the toys.
An innocent wicker basket was showed
Into the arena. Toto. always inquisitive,
crept to It. He opened the lid, took one
look and slammed II down. Jerry. next
peered from the corner In which he had
crouched. crawled to the wicker basket
and boldly fung open the top He
prodded the turtle. II moved.
With q howl Of fright, the monkeys
fed. Huddled In each others arms as
far away from the poor turtle as they
could possibly get. the monkeys squeaied
their terror.
Ditmsrs had the turtle removed, but
the day had been spoiled. II must have
been at least fifteen minutes before a
monkey wanted to play.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
maintenance BODY.
BEGINS CONVENTION
Secretary Wilson and Samuel
.Gompers to Address Ses.
sions Wednesday.

Every section OF the United States
was represented at the opening session
OF the eleventh annual convention OF
me Brotherhood Of Maintenance Of
way Employees at the National Hotel
today. The session was taken up by
the naming Of committees. after which
an adjournment was taken until .
O'Clock tomorrow morning. when the
convention will begin its regular order
OF business. Sessions Of the convention
Ts. 11so VIII be held on Wednesday and
samuel Gompers. president of the
n5meHean i'm. Federation Of Labor, and Will
lam b. Wilson. Secretary OF Labor. are
expected to address the delegates on
wednesday. Miss Bernice Marshall. A
fmemper OF the National Republica n
Sn,,sg SSp,e,sslng Bureau, is also expected to
oeiver an address before the conven-
ton on Wednesday or Thursday,
Tncre Will be a meeting Of the Gem
eraI Chairmen's Association at the Ma
tional Hotel tonight. At this meeting
report Will be prepared for submission
70 the General body Of the brotherhood
tomorrow morning.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04

Cd by Frank Morrison. secretary Of
the American Federation Of Labor, IN
q statement, reviewing the labor stu
alton. which was made public today.
After citing the need OF legislation
to cut down the death and disease
rate among the country's workers,
Mr.. Morrison says;
Another present-day tendency 10
the acceptance of organised lahore
position on immigration restriction.
During the past year the acid test Of
experience has verified the claim OF
trade unions that American institu-
tions cannot assimilate, nor American
living standards resist the Hood tides
Of Induced Immigration that has been
the policy Of captains Of industry.
Information and reports received
by the officers of the American Fed
GRAFTON Of Labor clearly demonstrate
the fact that a labor famine exists
only where employers still demand
long hours at low wages, and where
they ignore the living standards set
by the workers.
Another element among employs ers
who talk of the scarcity of labor do
30 to entice = sufficient number OF
idle workers to their factory gates as
q menace to those employed, and who
are liable to demand better condi-
tions. These employers oppose re-
| striction OF immigration because re-
striction Will defeat their policy Of
having two or more men for every
The Washington times., 1916-09-04

BILE isolation for the conscience Of every
man who seeks to read the destiny In
affairs for others as we'll as for himself.
for q. nation as well as for individuals.
That lonely search Of the spirit for the
right perhaps no man can assist. This
strange child Of the cabin kept COM
pany with invisible things. was born
silently assembling and developing
IT have come here today. not to
utter q eulogy on Lincoln; he stands
IN need Of none. put to % endsavsSy ,n,s ssy, 20 20
the nation Of the place OF his birth
and origin. Is not this an altar upon
which We may forever keep alive the
vestal fre Of democracy as upon 9
and most sacred hopes Of mankind
may from age. to age be .relsindled?
For these hopes must constantly
be rekindled. and only those who live
can rekindle them. The only stun
Is the stun OF living hearts. And the
hopes Of mankind cannot be kept
alive by words merely. by constftu-
tions and doctrines Of right and codes
of liberty.
Should Transmtue These.
THE object Of democracy Is to
trsnsmuts these into LIE. and action
Of society. the. self-denisA and self
sacrifice OF heroic men and women
willing to make their lives an en-
bodimsnt Of right and service and en-
lightened purpose.
"The commands OF democracy are as
imperative as its privileges and OPP
portunitiss are wide and generous
Its compulsion IL upon US. II win
be great and lift q great light for the
guidance Of the nations only II we are
great and carry that light high for
the guidance OF our own feet. We are
ourselves be In deed and IN truth real
democrats and servants Of mankind,
ready to give our very lives for the
freedom and Justice and spiritual ex-
anItlo1 ps the great nation which
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Wilson Gireni OvatiO1
Along Route South
Sirens Shrfsk Noisy Welcome to Louisville in Cli.
max Of Greetings to the President on His
Way to Hodgenville, Ky. ...t
BY ROBERT J. BENDER.

LOUISVILLE. KY. Sept A--(on board
Presidents special train).-After . day
and nigbt Of ovations and demonstra-
tions by crowds led by bands that greet-
ed the Presidsnts passage through
every city and hamlet en- route. Louis
Vile today presented the climax Of
Greetings when the Presidential train
steamed over the bridge and entered the
station here.
shriskins caliopes on big river excur-
sion boats walled out my Old Ken
tucky Home" and patriotic airs.
Crowds gathered at every vantage
point In hope OF seeing the Chief Ex-
ecutive. The cheering at the station de-
veloped into a deafeninG roar as the
train finally came to a stop. II con-
tinued internationally. a. the special
waited for an hour while three excursion
trains, bound to Hodgenville. got away
loaded to the guards.
Despite the noise the President didn't
rise until Just before his train pulled
away from Louisville station.
On board tho special were Senator
John Sharp WiniaPs, Senator New
lands, nd Robert CV(iier. the president
Of the Lincoln Farm. Association, who
will take q leading part in presenting
to the United States today the old log
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
AUSTRIAN HELD FOR
BLACK TOM BLASTS
Kristof Believed to Have
Been in Mysterious Strang.
er's Pay.

NEW YORK. Sept. As the resuit
or story told to the police by his
cousin. an Austrian is being held by
the Jersey City authorities on sus-
pjcion OF knowing the cause of the
great apsmunition blast and fire on
Black Tom Island. N. j.. July 80, that
caused the loss Of many lives and the
destruction OF more than $40. .000. 900
In property.
The prisoner Is Michael Kristof.
who lived In Bayonne with a relative,
a Mrs. Rushnick.
Last Friday. Mrs. John Chapman. of
rs Neptune avenue. Jersey City.
told Detective Lieutenant Green that
she felt II was her duty to report her
belief that her cousin, Kristof. had
knowledge OF the great explosion.
She Aaid the man called at her
home on. the night before the disaster
and An declared %,, rS he was going TO the
pay, The oil works lie next to the
Lehigh Valley yards on Black Tom
Recently. she said, Kristof had acted
strangely and was always carrying
maps OF factories and bridges around
with him.
Investigation strengthened Mrs. Chap
mans suspicious. Mrs. Rushnick. with
whom Kristof lived. said that on the
night Of the explosion the man returned
He reached the hous. about 12 $50 o'clock
and flung himself on the bed. crying:
'Oh. what ] do! What I do"
The fire on Black Tom was discovered
about 1910. The police declare that
kristof could easily have reached Mrs.
Rushnick's house by 1880. He is being
held, pending investigation.
According to his own story. Kristof
was In YOnkers until 2 o'clock in the
morning of that explosion.
He said he met a man Ia. January
who paid him $50 a week to tfAvel over
the country with him. In charge OF two
black bags. In these bags, Kristof said
were maps Of factories and bridges He
could not explain the strangers bust
The Washington times., 1916-09-04
Pavlowa Will Give
Free Dance Courses

NEW YORK. Sept. ANNA Paw
Iowa. who is the star OF THE Big
Show" at the Hippodrome. will give les
sons In classical dancing free Of charge
to American girls who show talent. She
wishes to establish a school on the or
der of the Imperial Mariensky Institute
Of the Ballet In Russia.
Glasses for beginners wilpbe under the
direction Of Ivan Clustino and Theodore
Stier. her ballet master and conductor.
respectively, and advanced pupils will
be taught character dancing and pam
tomime by Alexander volinine. Steffa
Plaskowvietska, and Stasia Kuhn. of
Pavlowa's company.
Applications from those who wish to
join will be received by r. II. Burnside.
The Washington times., 1916-09-04

cabin In which the great emancipateg
was born. Joseph Folk, ex-governor q
Missouri, one Of the days speakers. alo6
was a member Of the Presidential party.
Gets Series Of Ovations.
'virsinisns. West virgfnians. and Ken
tuckians Wed with each other In giving
Wilson an enthusiastic reception on his
hrst extended trip since his renomina-
ton by the Democratic party.
The President remained up late lsse
night to shake hands with thousands
who gathered about his private car st
every stop. He retired about II o'clock,
however. being too tired to respond 70
the call Of = crowd Of 5000 who wsrs
headed by . brass band at Huntingtea,
w. Va.
Two brass bands and several thou.
sand persons awoke him with their
music and cheering A. the train passed
through Ashland, KY. at midnight.
Every hamlet and city through which
the train p4ssed turned out en- mass0
regardless Qf the hour. during the entire
trip here. Two private cars looked like
q conservatory today when II pulled
into Louisyiile with flowers. presented
to Mrs. Wilson In every window.