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Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10

New York, March 10.-When it was
certain that the Battle of Verdun was
to be taken as a serious effort OF
Germany to break through to Paris
it was said to be possible that the
battle might last for fortnight, and
that period ends today, with no def
nite results aside from the terribl
slaughter which has been continuous
for twenty days and nights. For all
that can be seen, the battle may GO
on for weeks longer.
Apparently today the French and
English are just as confident and the
Teutons just as desperate as they
were two weeks ago.
The confidence of the Allies is not
based on the forts, for the volcanic
shells being fired leave no particu-
lar value in Notifications, and the
Germans have been held back, not by
forts, but by meeting gun with gun
and man with man, and back of the
French lines are vast reinforcements
which stand ready to resist every inch
of the 14O miles to Paris.
While there has been anxiety on
the part of many to see a counter
offensive begun ut some other point
by the Allies, it row appears that
the Allies are just as willisg to fight
the issue out at Verdun as are the
Germans, and the English are coop
Grating with the French to this end.
AS the Allies now have at least two
men in the war to one in the armies
of the Central powers, and as the
German offensive is costing many
more lives than it is taking, the AL
lies see in each day of this worst of
all battles a step nearer to victory:
Of as great interest as the Battle
of Verdun may prove to be the great
naval battle which is believed to be
The German fleet which
was seen on the North sea and which
is thought to have returned to Kiel,
is expected at any time to make a
dash for freedom, while in some hid
den harbors the immense British fleets
are awaiting the coming of the Ger
man vessels.
From the beginning Of the war i'm
mense preparations have been made
on both sides for this great battle,
and both navies are immensely great
er than year ago, while each has
surprises for the orher.
If the German fleet does make the
expected dash it will be in the hope
that a number of the vessels will
reach the high seas and become COM
merce destroyers, with the object of
starving Britain into subjection.
Paris, March 10.-The Teuton bat
tering ram did not progress a step
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10

had bees gathered and burned before
noon and troopers reported an unde-
termined number Of dead still in the
brush. Villas losses are estimated in
excess of 100 killed and 200 wound
ed The bandits were led to the at
tack under the slogan "Death to
Americans" Villa followers fought
with desperation.
Just before dawn they crept along
the bitches skirting the United States
cavalry camp and rushed the sleep
ing town, firing heavily.
The first volley brought the Amer
icas troopers into almost ip0ant ac-
ton.
While a portion of the raiders en-
gagged the cavalry, others, detailed by
the bandit chief, began applying the
torch and shooting American civilians
who vestured from the protection of
buildings. Lights in homes and public
buildings Immediately became targets
for Villa snipers. Other bandits,
creeping close to American homes, en-
ticed a number of citizens to open
their doors with English spoken invi-
tation. A number of fatalities are
attributed to this ruse
Stores were looted, oil poured on
frame structures and the match ap-
piled by still other bandits. The post
office was raided, but the looters Sc
cured only one small registered pack
age.
Many civilians barricaded them
selves in their homes and fired at
the MeXicans as they darted through
the street. The fighting in the town
ended almost as suddenly as it began.
In less than two hours after the first
shot was heard Villas bugles sounded
the tretreat, and the raiders began
disorderly flight, closely followed by
American troopers.
Army officers, whose quarters were
attacked, bore testimony that residnt
Mexicass of the town had pointed out
the houses occupied by Americans and
those sheltering MeXicans. AS a re-
suit of this information, Slocum
ordered a troop to search every Mex
lean house and to deprive the occu-
pants of arms on pain of death if they
were not voluntarily given up.
AS they retreated southwark, the
Mexicans stopped at the ranch of J.
j. Moore long enough to kill Moore,
wound his wife and loot his place.
Moore was taken out of the house and
murdered on his doorstep. Mrs. Moore
was brought to hotel here, where she
lies painfully but not seriously wound
ed in the thigh.
Mrs. Maud Wright, an American
woman, who says she was held captive
by Villa for nine days, and who was
liberated during the battle, declared
today that on March 1 Villa an
nounced his intention to attack Co.
lumbus and that he proceeded north
under a forced march. His men, she
said, were scantily supplied with wa
ter and meat and suffered severely.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10
Were Ready
For Verdun Offensive

smash at the French center. the Ger
mans have captured Fort De Vaux,
the village of Vaux and adjoining po-
sitions five miles northeast of Ver-
dun, Berlin claimed today. This makes
two forts in the hands of Germans
attacking Verdun. The capture Of
Fort De Vaux places Fort De Tav-
vanes. two miles southwest of Vaux
in a dangerous position.
Paris failed to report the German
success. The French war office has
been behind that Ct the Germans ir
describing Verrdun operations.
The French account said German
troops were elected from the village
of Vaux after gaining temporary
footnold there. Intense artillery fight
ing was reported. Teuton attacks
were claimed hurled back with loss,
and it was declared French troops
were successfully consolidating re-
captured positions, despite strenuous
German efforts to prevent it.
Official statemnts from Paris and
Berlin agreed the fighting at Verdun
is approaching crisis. Paris esti-
mated German casualties at over
1000, while German experts esti-
mated the French had lost around
100000 i
Berlin, March 1O.-Continuing their
advance on Verdun, the Germans have
captured Fort De Vaux, the village
Of Vaux and adjoining positions, it
was officially claimed today. French
losses in the Verdun fighting are now
between 10000 and $4,000, according
to the estimate of Major NAorhat, not
ed critic.
Paris, March 1O.-Repeated heavy
German attacks against Bethincourt
have been repulsed by the French, the
war office announced today. Bethin-
court is eight miles northeast of Ver-
dun. The attacks, said the comumni-
cation, lasted all night. Artillery fire
lasting hours, preceded the two heav-
lest assaults. A French curtain of
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10

London, March 1O.-By sudden
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10
LIPPMAN'S PLANS
FOR GREAT SALE

L. Lippman is making great plans
for the big sale which he will begin
tomorrow morning and for which nu-
merous assistants nave been provided,
SO the crowd can be handled without
delay. Numerous big bargains have
been offered through the columns of
the Press.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10

In spite of the urgency of many
friends, Mayor A. w. Swanson has de-
cided not to be a candidate for re-
election. He reached this decision def
initely this morning when he found
that there was some question of the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10
Mavor Swanson Is Out of
Contest For Reelection

legal right of the probation officer
to fill position in city government.
The lection will be held a month
from today, land at a meeting to be
held at the Court house this evening
there will be discussion of TIE several
candidates.
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10

FL PaSO, Maarch lO.-FlVe
American regiments were today
sest across the line to cooperate
with Colonel Sl0cum. They carry
strong equipment of machine
guns and field artillery, and go
with the determination of remain
ing until Villa is brought to the
halter.
Reports from many Mexican
points, however, indicate very gen.
eral sympathy with Villa among
the MeXicans, and at late hour
today the indications are that the
entry of American soldiers on
Mexican soil will be resented
everywhere asd war become in
evitable.
Washington, March 1O.Orders have
been sent to all available troops to
hold themselves in readiness for i'm
mediate entrainment for the Mexican
border and the railroads are getting
equipment ready to rush the troops to
the line at once.
The navy department today trans
mitted secret orders to war vessels
at sea, which are supposed to carry
intructions bearing on the new status
of the Mexican situation.
Ell Paso, March 1O.-Grave appre
hension is felt for the safety of the
American troops who followed Villa
across the international line when he
felt after raiding Columbus, n. NJ,
killing sixteen persons. 1t is feared
here that the American troops may
be led into an ambuscade.
For several months the United
States has been gradually withdraw
ing troops from the border, and the
defense is now very weak. On the
other hand, all the rangers along the
border are aroused, and it would take
but a short time to form a moderate
sized army for invasion of Mexico.
The hanging by Mexicans of several
rangers widely known on the border
has aroused their class everywhere,
and the demand for the taking over
of Mexico is more pronounced now
than ever before.
Washington, March 1O.-Villa's raid
into the United States yesterday and
his pursuit into Mexico by American
soldiers has suddenly shifted official
attention sharply to the Mexican sit
uation, and there is strong belief
that this may prove to be the fipal
act that will compel intervention.
This will depend on whether the
consent of Carranza to American SOL
Giers pursuing Villa is obtained,
though there is no question that the
delicate relationship between the Teu-
tonic powers and this country will
tend to temporize American senti-
ment until it is known finally wheth-
er we are to have war with Ger
many.
Great pressure is being brought to
bear on the government to follow Viii
la at any cost and make him pay the
Imperial Valley press., 1916-03-10
Cotton Market.

There was little change in the cot
ton market today, according to reports
to Daily Brothers.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
The Bay City Convention.
Announcement.

To the voters OF CharlevoiX County,
hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination on the Republican ticket,
for the office of County Clerk. Please
look up my past work and Unsatisfactory
will appreciate your support at the
primaries on August Doth.
Yours respectfully,
RICHARD LEWIS.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
(By Albert E. Sleeper.l

There are few facts in connection
with my campaign for the republican
nomination for governor that | wish to
call to the attention of the readers of
this paper.
Briefly, you want to know what
stand for and what | expect to do if
elected | want what you want-a
clean, sane and economical administra-
ton of the office of governor. If the
people of Michigan will nominate and
elect me, promise you that admins
tration, so far as it lies within my pow
er to give it.
Promises are easily made; perform
ances are what count. When ! was
state treasurer would not stand for
graft and waste and the multiplying of
useless offices, and do not land will
not stand for them now. Our taxes
have mounted, the past several years,
out of all proportion OF what they
should be. am for lower tax rate.
The way TO get lower tax rate is not
by blind stinginess, but by careful,
scientific business methods. These
methods will cut out duplication Of
labor, useless jobs, and laXness of ac-
countabiity and responsibility have
made business system OF work for
economy in my own affairs; | can do
as well, think, for the state affairs.
The time has come when the ma
chinery of the state government should
be reformed so that it shall be compe-
tent to attend 10 the states business.
We should not run a railroad with a
stage coach organization. We should
learn a lesson from the great business
organizations which have reduced the
cost of production and enlarged and
bettered their output. In other words,
we need more efficiency in state affairs
more business and less politics.
The Bay City Convention.
Remember, too, that was not invol-
we'd in those unfortunate convention
squabbles at Bay City and Chicago in
1912 and at Grand Rapids in 1914, with
their resulting party divisions and that
am simply an every day, plain,
American republican without frills,
factions or isms.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
Announcement

Jacob E. Chew candidate for Repre-
sentative, Tuesday Aug. %, has resided
in this vicinity 20 years and is thorough
ly acquainted with the county affairs.
He is serving his fifth year as Super
visor, is Chairman OF the Board of
Supervisors at the present time. A
long time service as member of the
Village Board and Township Board as
well. Your support given him will not
be misplaced. Mr. Chew stands for a
square deal to all the county.
(Pol adv
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
FORMER PROSECUTOR
AGAIN A CANDIDATE

At the urgent request OF my friends
have decided to become a candidate
for Prosecuting Attorney on the Re-
publican Ticket at the August primar-
les. My past record is well known to
all. will appreciate your support and
should be the successful candidate |
will earnestly endeavor to faithfully
and ably discharge the duties of the
office. DWIGHT III. FITCH.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
To The Voters OF
CharlevOix County

Owing to the fact that have so much
work on my farm and finding it impos-
sible to secure help, it was most diff
cult to find time necessary for campaig-
ming, have decided to withdraw my
name as a candidate for the office of
Register of Deeds.
am very grateful to those who have
volunteered their support and to those
who have helped me in any way and
hereby extend to you my heartiest
thanks. NED b. FOX.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
Campaign Canards.

You have been told many things in
this campaign and you know how to
discount campaign argument" which
are mere unfounded assertions. Fec
instance, il has been said that am
candidate of the liquor interests. | IL
not a candidate of any clique or interN
est or body of men whatsoever. If in
Michigan the election goes dry next
fall, and | am elected governor,
pledge you that the liquor laws will be
vigorously enforced. pledge you that
if the statewide amendment is not car
ried and am elected, liquor law en-
torcement will be just as vigorous
Furthermore, don't want the gov
ernorship il have to buy it, nor do |
want il if have to break the law to
get it.
Respectfully,
ALBERT f. SLEEPER,
Bad Axe, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
TO THE VOTERS OF
CHARLEVOIX COUNTY

hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for nomination on the Republican
ticket for member of the State Legisla
ture.
If elected promise to support the
Republican Platform, and render faith
full service to all the people of my dis
strict.
If these sentiments meet with your
approval, | will appreciate your sup
port at the Primaries August 10Th, 1916
Respectfully yours,
EDWIN w. ABBOTT.
Boyne City, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
To The Voters of
CharlevOix County

am candidate for the Office of
Judge of Probate, on the Republican
Ticket, at the Primary Election to be
held August 10Th, A. ID. 1916.
acknowledge my obligations to you
for giving me the office four years ago.
II nominated and reelected,
promise you the same attention and
faithfulness in the future to the duties
of the office.
SERVETUS A. CORRELL.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
Announcement

wish to announce to the voters of
Charlevoix County that will be can
ddate for denomination for the office
Of Register of Deeds at the Primary
Election to be held August 10Th, 1916,
and ask your support
Pol. Adv. ROMEO A. EMREY.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
To the Voters of
CharlevOix County.

have decided to be candidate for
the office of Register of Deeds on the
Republican ticket at the Primary Elec-
ton, August Doth. have been a resi-
dent of CharlevoiX County thirty-five
years. Have held the office of Super
visor of Eveline Township ten years
and Clerk six years. If nominated and
later elected will attend the duties of
the office to the best of my ability.
Your support is respectfully solicited.
MALCOLM A. MCDONALD.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

The greatest event in a hens life is
merely an egg and cackle.
A miser is a great lover of genera
sty in everybody except himself.
There is danger that little learning
will result in a swelled head.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
ANNOUNCEMENT

To the Qualified Voters of Charlevoix
County:
| wish TO announce that will be a
candidate for the office of County Road
Commissioner on the Republican Ticket
at the primaries August %, to succeed
myself. | ask your support on the
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

In the closing days of this
primary campaign practically
all the paid advertising
matter of the other governor
ship aspirants is an attempt
to deceive the voter as to the
real situation in Wayne coun-
ty. This is obviously done
by the other candidates in the
hope they can make upstate
republicans believe they are
going to get a portion of the
immense Wayne county vote
-variously estimated from
sixty to eighty thousand.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
MIR. LELAND IS CO.
ING TO CARRY WAYNE
COUNTY

the same as the other COVER
norship candidates will carry
their home communities and
the percent of his home vote
will be just as great as that
polled by any other guberna-
torial candidate. Quite
naturally it is necessary for
the other candidates to make
it appear the Wayne vote is
going to be divided-but it
is not-Mr. Leland will carry
Wayne decisively. but his
upstate strength will nomin-
ate him for governor. the
same as it has for University
of Michigan Regent in two
republican state conven.
tions. 1t is Mr.. Leland's up
state strength that is worry
ing his opponents, as they
expected to confine his vote
to Detroit.
+. G.. Martindale, former
secretary of state, will be
quoted generously this week
as saying Mr.. Sleeper will
carry Wayne county. He
said the same thing about
himself two years ago when
he was a candidate for COVER
nor and only polled 1927 out
of the 1884 republican votes
cast in Detroit, which shat
tiers somewhat his claim to a
close political knowledge of
Wayne county affairs.
However. we do not ap-
peal to you to support MIR.
LELAND because he is a
winner. but because he is
the type of a Michigan born
and Michigan educated man
who is splendidly equipped
by every standard for the
governorship of Michigan.
Vote for him August %.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

grounds OF efficient and faithful work
performed during the past years in
office. also believe that | am now
better fitted TO perform the work of
road commi ;sioner than ever before,
and the county would benefit from the
experience | have gained. All ask is
that you carefully inspect the record
have made. If, after doing this, it is
your opinion that deserve being re-
tanned in office, your support will be
greatly appreciated.
EDWARD TORCH,
Boyne City, Mich.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

The Wilson administration went In
to Mexico to punish Villa for his out
rage on American soil. The only
punishment inflicted has been on
American soldiers who were shot
down at Carrizal by order of First
Chief Carranza.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
Recalls Bay City and
Chicago Conventions
How Taxes Can Be Lowered. Personal From Candidate
Sleeper. Will Not Buy Goyernorship Nor Violate
the Law Get IL.

If am your governor, will be your
servant, spend your money as would
my own, as did when state treasurer,
and endeavor to make a public dollar
90 as far as private dollar every time.
The constitution makes the COVER
nor responsible for state expenses by
giving him the veto over each item in
each appropriation. We should have
budget law but until then this veto
power will make me responsible and |
will use il.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
A SEASON OF TORTURE FOR SOME

Hay fever causes untold misery to
thousands. Asthma, too, counts its
sufferers by the hundreds. Foley's
Honey and Tar soothes that raw, rasp-
ing feeling in the throat, relieves
hoarseness and wheeling, makes
breathing easiep heals inflammation,
permits refreshing slumber. Contains
no opiates.-Hites Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25
States Waste Lands.

We should give some intelligen lelp
to home seekers and settlers on our
improved lands. Such should be help
ed directly or indirectly by the state to
buy and improve these lands by giving
them a chance TO borrow money at
low rate of interest. If am governor,
will try and bring this about.
We should have better and more uni
form accounting methods for both our
state institutions and our counties. We
should take better care of our unfor-
tunates, removing and regulating con-
ditions where possible, which are now
productive of increased feeble minded
ness, insanity and poverty and make
the institutions and their inmates more
self-sustaining.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

Some men will even 90 to church on
Sunday rather than stay at home.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

Doing as one pleases soon ceases to
be fascinating il no one objects.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1916-08-25

For every reason that can be adj
vanced why Progressives should vote
for Wilson, ten can be advanced why
they should vote for Hughes and the
beauty of it is that they know the rea-
sons without having to be told.