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Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
WILL START GRADING FROM LEW
lSToWN TO THE LONG TUN.
MEL AT THE VERY EARL!-
EST DAY POSSIBLE,
IMMENSE AMOUNT OF TIMBER TO
Be UTILIZED IN TUNNEL WORK
A Mile and Half Beyond Grass Panqe
Will Use the Same Grade as the
Milwaukee ror It's Track or to vi.
cinity Of W.ede-Company Is Now
Pushing Work on Eastern End Of
New Rockford cutoff-Guy Scott Is
Tn, e


The most important railroad news
OF the past year, SO lar as Lewistown
and Fergus county are concerned, and
perhaps of the state. was confirmed
Sunday night and it will certainly be
a most cheering announcement to
our people.
The Democrat is prepared to
state upon the highest authority, that
the Great Northern has definitely com.
pleted arrangements for resumption
OF work at this end OF the New Rock
ford. Lewistown and Great Falls cut
Off. or course the work out from New
Rockford and elsewhere on the eastern
portion of the extension is very I'M.
portant. but 1t is far less interesting
to Fergus county than the fact that
in a comparatively short time the
work OF taking out the bench in the
50OfoOt tunnel, seven miles east of
the city will begin. But il is not just
tunnel work that is to be started here
this year. The work of grading right
out from Lewistown to the tunnel will
be completed, and from there on grad
ing will be continued to Grass Range.
lie survey u iHe ldtteT point Will
be cross-sectioned. 1t is going to take
100000 feet OF timbers for the long
tunnel and it will be necessary to have
the track in very soon. Seventy five
per cent OF the grading to the tunnel
has already been done. 1t will, of
course, need dressing and shaping up.
A Grade Arrangement.
The Milwaukee and Great Northern
have recently reached definite agree
ment with regard to single grade be-
ginning at point mile and half
the other side of Grass Range and con
tinuing on past Winnett, probably to
Weede. There will be two tracks of
course. and they will have their own
rights OF way, but the grading will be
for the two tracks for that distance.
The Great Northern has cleared up
its right ct way all the way from Lew
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
BY Supreme Court,

The supreme court, Judge Holloway
delivering the opinion. has given 4
decision in the proceeding instituted
by Hattie Sell for a review of the pro
ceedings by which the district court
here transferred the case of the Bank
of Fergus County against Herman and
Hattie Sell to Cascade county. An af
fidavit imputing bias and prejudice tc
the Judge, Roy f. Ayers, was filed by
the defendant, Hattie Sell, and the or
der of transfer was thereupon made
The decision holds that the court is
altogether without authority to change
the place of trial until a motion fol
such change has been made by party
to the action. The action of the lower
court is therefore held to be in excess
OF jurisdiction and is annulled.
A similar decision and order is made
with regard to transfer of one oil
these suits upon order of Judge j. A
Matthews.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
LUNCHEON IS
At W|LLARD'S :
THREE TALKS TO BE MADE TO
DAY At THE CHAMBER OF COM.
MERGE NOON EVENT,
HERbSMAN ONE Of the SPEAKERS

The Chamber of Commerce MONDAY
luncheon at Wizards grill today will
he one of particular interest to all
members. Three speakers are slated
to appear. the principal one being j.
c. Herbsman, fore-runner for the
Chautauqua which will be given in
l.ewistown during the middle of Au.
gust. Mr.. Herbsman is himself a
platform lecturer whose name is promi-
nent in national lyceum bureaus.
Glowing accounts follow him from
every city he has visited this year, and
local business men will find it well
worth their while to hear him. He
is an eloquent and magnetic speaker,
and more than that, he has something
If real interest to say
Another interesting item of today's
luncheon will be the professional talk
by DIR. Wallin. city health officer, on
infantile paralysis and its absolute pre-.
>ention in this city. DR.. Wallin al.
ready has posted bulletins pertaining
to this disease and will elaborate upon
the suggestions given therein.
The third speaker of the day will be
Ed Baker, who has recently received
his decree from the law school at Val.
parisO. Ind. For reasons. the subject
upon which Mr.. Baker will speak will
rot be announced, but his talk will
have a very direct bearing upon one
of the chief purposes OF this luncheon.
For the first time since the inaugur.
alton of these bi-weekly luncheons. the
gathering will be held at Willard's q
grin. Mr.. Willard has recently remod.
eled his grill room so that that the us.
ual luncheon number can easily be &C.
ccmrlodated. and all live. active mem.
bers will be expected.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
TO SLIP OUT SPEEDILY

BALTIMORE, July l2-That plans
were on foot rapidly to reload the gu.
submarine Deutschland and slip
her out speedily on her return voyage
to Germany was indicated Tonight
A special permit was obtained for
continuing the unloading of the yes.
sci tonight, and it was expected she
would be ready tomorrow by dawn
to take on cargo of rubber and
nickel.
The air Of mystery surrounding all
discussion of the Deutschland's de-
parture was deepened today by re-
ports that her clearance papers may
not be made public when filed, thus
preventing notice of her leaving be.
ing obtained.
1t became known late today that
several conferences have been held
here between representatives of the
Ocean Navigation company and the
kruDp Steel company and Simon
Lake, inventor of the submarine. This
gave rise to reports that company
was in process of forming for the
purpose of carrying on undersea com.
merce between this country and Ger
many, and that Mr.. Lake had been in.
vited to accept the position of ':on'
sulting engineer.
While no official announcement
could be obtained from Paul G. l..
Gilken. the American representative
Of the submarine interests, it is un,
derstood that plans for the new ven.
ture will be sent back to Germany
said to have reached satisfactory
agreement with the owners of the
Deutschland and to have abandoned
any intention of libeling the vessel.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
SAvAGAE, FOREMOST HORSEMAN,
DIES IN MINNEAPOLIS HOSPITAL

MINNEAPOLIS. July I'm. w.
Savage. one OF the foremost horse
men OF the country, died at local
hospital tonight after a brief illness.
He was about SIS years old and had
lived in Minnesota since 1886. His
death followed by day of that of his
most celebrated horse, Dan Patch, the
worlds champion PAGER. Other horses
owned by Mr.. Savage and which were
known the country over, include
George GanO and Minor Heir, both g
minute PAGERS. and CrOesceus, trotter
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13

NEW YORK, July l2-While Health
Commissioner Emerson tonight de-
clined to report any physicians had
succeeded in isolatns the germ of in.
fantile paralysis, great Importance
was attached by medical men to the
meeting OF physicians tomorrow night
which will be devoted to a discussion
Of the disease, which has cost more
than $50 lives in this city since the
epidemic began. Among the speak
ers will be DR. Simon Flexner Of the
Rockefeller Foundation. who is de.
voting his energies to a study of in
fantile paralysis. 1t was semi-offi-
cially admitted that scientists have
progressed so far that they ere test.
ing a culture in which they believe
they will find traces of the germ and
ultimately isolate it.
There was a feeling of optimism i'l
the health department today not only
because there were fewer cases re
ported than yesterday. but also be
cause no new areas We're invaded and
because all agencies combating the
epidemic are working in complete
cooperation. Seventeen deaths oc
Cured today. New cases reported
numbered 162.
DR.. John Dill Robertson, health
commissioner of Chicago, who came
here today to investigate the situa
ton, declared his department had not
been called upon to treat an unusual
number of cases of infantile paraly
sis.
A conference of physicians and city
officials, called by Mayor Mitchell
was held this afternoon to devise ad
ditional means Of fighting the epi
dem!c. A special committee headed
by DR.. Flexner was appointed to un
dertake the work.
Out of total of LAO cases since
the epidemic developed, there have
been 2S7 deaths, 1t was officially an
nounced by the health department to
night.
In 1907 1t was pointed out by health
department officials, the epidemic o
infantile paralysis here continued
throughout the summer and until late
in September. The total number O
cases reported was $500. There wer,
500 deaths.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
felix's WILL CARE FOR FAMILIES
Of MEMBERS Who GO TO FRONT

BALTIMORE, July IA resolution
passed at today's session of the grand
lodge of Elks put the lodge on record
as being "ready, willing and prepared y
to shield from want the families OF
any of its members who shall 20 to
the front "in defense OF American
honor"
The authority vested in the board OF
grand trustees to Civ, premium OF
50. 500 to the successful author and
composer of a national anthem that
shall be adopted by the congress OF
the United States was reseinded by an.
other resolution, which was adopted
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
LEAVE FOR COAST.

Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Wurtz of Fond
Dn Lac. Wis, who have been visiting
their son. Louis T., WurtZ of the Fam
lily grocery. have gone on to the coast
for visit, and on returning will visit
friends at Salt Lake, Burlington, Ia.
and Chicago. They were much
pleased with this city and the sur
rounding country. having spent some
time at Roy and vicinity while here
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
RECOVER
GROUND
British Retake All They
Lost Tuesday in the
Mametz Woods.
ATTACKS REFUSED


Of Two Heavy German Attacks
Against c6Rfaimaison and Of Steady
Progress by His Forces In Trones
Wood, the scene Of Much Heavy
and Desperate Fighting in Last Few
Days - Incident, " General Haio
Comments on Heavy Casualties Ger.
mans Suffered North OF the somme.
LONDON. July 12--u:l5 u. mO -
The Anglo-French offensive IN main
tanning itself as rigrous as ever
against the most determined attacks
winch the Germans are now delivering
against the front IN northern France.
The Germans have thrown reinforce.
ments into the breach, having had
ample time to recover from the ilrst
shock and the unexpected strength
of the British and French attacks.
There is no doubt the Germans had
supposed the French to be enfeebled
greatly south OF the Somme because
or the number or troops needed in
the defense of Verdun against the
forces of the German crown prince.
The fact that the allies are progress-
Ing 80 methodically and even against
German attacks gives the people OF
the British and French nations the
greatest satisfaction No events OF Il
sensational character on the front In
northern France We're announced to.
day, but General liaig, in brief bull
letin tonight. rccOunts the recovery
by the British OF all the ground lost
yesterday In the MlmetZ wood Tho
British commander tells also Of the
repulse Of two heavy German attacks
against Contamination and OF steady
progress by his forces In the Trones
wood, the scene OF much heavy and
desperate fighting IN Shc last few
days. Incidentally General Haig com
ments on the heavy casualties sus,
tained by the Germans in their at
tacks against the British forces north
Of the Somme.
From General lIaig's bulletins II 10
steadily towards the crest Of the ridge
commanding the wide bipaunie pla'
teau. According to the view OF
French military experts. there are no
less than 600. 900 German bayonets
opposing the advance of General
liaig's forces.
The Reuter- correspondent mt tho
British front reports that two Ger
man field guns bearing the date 1874
have been captured by the British.
The correspondent asks whether
without attaching undue Importance
TO the incident. these guns do not
indicate the straits to which the Ger.
mans are beginning to be reduced
In order to find sufficient armament.
On the Russian front the battle
continues along the StOckhod river
with the same determination to win.
The Germans are reported to be bring.
ing up all possible reinforcements and
guns In an endeavor to save kovel
Continued Oh Page Eighty
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
the W|NNETT LOAN AND REALTY
COMPANY FILES ITS ARTICLES

Articles of incorporation of the
Winneu Loan Il Realty company were
liled here today. The company Is
formed to carry on general loan
and real estate business and is cap.
italized for $4,000. The directors
Gels and Mary Winnett. Tho com.
pany's offices will be at Winnett.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
IN TOLEDO

TOLEDO, O., July 12-The first
case of infantile paralysis here
since the epidemic started in New
York was announced today. The vic
tim is the 6-months old daughter of
laborer Several other cases are
under surveillance.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
FUNERAL OF A BOY.

The funeral of the late Ralph Curtis.
son of Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Curtis, was
held from the Presbyterian church
Monday afternoon. many friends of
the bereaved family attending to pay
the final tribute. Rev. C. NJ. Don.
aldson conducted the services and
made a feeling and comforting ad-
dress.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
IN CINCINNATI

CINCINNATI. O.. July 12-The first
case ct infantile paralysis in this
city, that of an S-year old child was
reported death claiming the victim
shortly. The case was located in a
thickly settled tenement district.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
IN MONTANA

BILLINGS. July IA victim it is
suspected. of infantile paralysis. the
body of Virgil Van Pelt. Is years old,
was brought here today from Hardin,
Mont. so miles southeast of Billings,
for burial. The lad died Monday after
a two weeks illness and one of the
attending physicians diagnosed the
case as infantile paralysis the other
disagreeing
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13

WASHINGTON, July l2,-Although
state department officials virtually are
convinced that the German submarine
Deutschland Is strictly a merchant YES
sci, the advice or the neutrality board
probably will be sought before IL final
ruling Is made.
Acting Secretary Polk indicated to
day that the ruling would not be de
layed long and II may be announced
tomorrow. II is understood he consid
crs that there is nothing lacking &c
establish the Deutschland's status us
Il peaceful merchantman and desires
to consult with the neutrality board
only in order to give added weight IL
the departments formal decision.
Diplomats Of the allied countries re-
ceived information during the day in
dicating that the Deutschland was con
voyed from Bremen almost to the
Chesapeake capes by Il neutral mer
| chairman, presumably Norwegian
| Swedish or Dutch. which aided ir
shielding her from detection by enemy
warships and also acted as tender
This information may be communicat
hn investigation requested. Allied
warships are said now to be searching
for the convoy ship.
Various rumors indicating that the
submarine might have had convo,
have reached the state department
but none of them ever was given cred
ence. One was that a British steam
er which Put into the Madeira islands
had sighted, on June 23 In the At
lantic large submarine bound east
ward in convoy of IA steamer
| The state department already ha
begun consideration of questions In
volving departure of the Deutschland
TO prevent violation of neutrality b,
forwarding of military information
from this country regarding tn,
Deutschland's movements official!
are considering whether the govern
ment should prevent dissemination o
the news of her sailing.
! State department officials today for
mally denied published reports that i
would not be concerned il the Deutsch
land should be attacked and sunk II
violation o; international law by hos
tile warships after leaving the Unite,
States.
Interest in reports that other Ger
man merchant submarines may visi
the United States was indicated by
dispatch sent by the department to
day to the American consul at Bremen
| inquiring why he did not confidential,
advise the Washington government o
the sailing oi the Deutschland
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
DOCTORS MEET IN M,LEsrowN

Miles CITY, July 12.-The Thirty
eighth convention of the Montana
Medical association convened here
this morning with doctors in attend
ance from all parts of Montana. Pres
ident r. Horsky of Helena presided
and presented the opening address.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
IN MINNESOTA

NEWBERN, Mimi. July l2-News
was received here today Of the death
from infantile paralysis of 7-year old
son of Greedy Dozier ut Yorkville
near here on Monday.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
OUTSIDE GREATER NEW YORK

ALBANY, N. Y, July 12--Reports
today of three cases of infantile par
alysis in this state outside of Greater
New York brought the number of up
state cases to 62.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
w,ukENs.MeDoNAlD

Miss Jessie Mcdonald and Fred
wilkins. two we'll known and popular
Young people of this city. were mar
ried at 10 O'Clock last evening by the
Rev. c. M. Donaldson at his residence
IN Boulevard.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
IN PENNSYLVANIA.

WILKESBARRE, Pa, July 12.-
The first case of infantile paralysis
in Luzerne county, that of 3-year-
old boy, was discovered today at Ply
mouth. near here. The boys illness
was diagnosed by several physicians.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
GLASS OF TANK BREAKS.

For the second time within a month
the glass front OF the fish tank In
Wizards grill broke yesterday. caused
1t Is presumed, by vibration Of traffic
Oh the street outside. The fish were
all saved.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13

ACCORDING TO HOYlE

WASHINGTON, July 6-The post
office department has authorizet the
establishment OF post office In Fer.
ELS county, fontana to be known as
Hoyle, and ttt appointment of Mrs.
Mary Hoyle as postmistress.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
OIL FOR SUBMARINE.

BALTIMORE, July 1.-TWO cars
of $50, 900 gallons each of lubricating
and fuel -oil were ordered for the
Deutschland last Monday. When they
had not arrived today "hurry-up"
tracer was sent out by the railroad
company at the instance OF the sub
marines agents.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
THREE CASES IN NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, July I2-An-
nounccment was made today by City
Health authorities that three cases OF
infantile paralysis, one of which re.
suited fatally. had developed in New
Orleans.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
AWAIT BLISS, COMING.

SAN ANTONIO. Tex, July 12.--.
Army officers here were convinced to.
day that the coming of General Tasker
Il. Bliss, assistant chief of staff, would
result In organization Of the national
guardsmen into tactical units. Fifty
thousand of the, state troops now are
near the border. but. with the excep.
ton OF: the divisions from New York
and Pennsylvania, the big addition Ia
Continued on Page Two,)
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
BORDER
DISPUTES
Formal Negotiations for
Settlement Progress
ing Favorably.
HOLD CONFERENCES

1t 10 Understood In Washin - 10
Now Assured Steps Be-, afe Ii
Forshadow Appointment "a
sioners by Each Government to =. ].
muiate Plan Of Action for the Per.
manent Relief Of Border Conditions.
Army Officers at San Antonio Spec
uIate on the Coming Of General
Bliss, Assistant Chief Of Staff.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
FOR THE CENSUS.

Born, at the Maternity hospital, July
12, to Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Haney of
Roy. an S1a pound son.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
SUB HAD
CONVOY
Reported That Neutral
Merchantmen Shielded
Ship Deutschland.
NOT GIVEN CREDENCE

Diplomats Of Aliid Countries Receive
Information that the German Sub
marine Was Conveyed From Brem.
en- Almost to the Chesapeake Capes
by Neutral Merchantmen, Pre-
sumably Norwegian. Swedish or
Dutch, Which Aided in Shielding
Her From Detection Of Enemy War
ships and Also Acted as Tender.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
SC0URCE
SPREADS
Cases of Infantile Paralv-
sis Reported From
Outside States.
DOCTORS WILL MEET

A Feeling Of Optimism Prevails in
the New York Health Department
Because Fewer Cases Were Re.
ported Wednesday Than on the Day
Before-Minnes sofa, Ohio 81 .~ew
Orleans Report Dear..s From the
Epidemic-In New York State, Out
side Greater New York, 81 Cases
Have Been Reported.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13
Cormick to Establish
Branch Headquarters

CHICAGO, July 12.-vance
Mccormick, chairman Of the
democratic national committee,
was In Chicago today comforting
with party leaders and making
preliminary headquarters in Chi.
caoo about Aug. I. He arrived
on a morning train and left for
New York late in the afternoon.
Chairman Mccormick inspected
several locations for headquar.
ters, but said no decision would
be made until he returned to
New York. He said he expected
to announce the democratic ma.
-. campaign committee Of
ELENA y - "
d to arrange
for opening 81. branch cam.
paign headquarters in Chicago
and San Francisco or some other
far-western city. He said the
national campaign in the middle
west will be directed from Chi
caoo and the fight in the
west from the Pacific coast
headquarters. II 10 said that in
making up the campaign COM
mittee, the proeressives will be
given recognition.
Fergus County Democrat., 1916-07-13

Continued on Page Two.)
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-06-15
The Same George A.

A distinguished visitor at the
court this week was Hon. George
A. Smith, of Tennessee. Mr..
Smith is a native of this county,
a former school teacher, county
superintendent, member of the
legislature, and a leading member
of the Fulton county bar. In
1877, having gotten about every
thing in the way of wealth and
honor obtainable in Fulton coun-
ty, he struck out into a field of
wider opportunities, and since
that time has been a citizen of
Rogersville, Tenn, accumulating
a very substantial fortune. While
now sc years of age, he is the
same genial, compani o n a Bile
George that he was when he
roamed over the Meadowground
mountains at night hunting
'coons. He is accompanied on
his visit north by his daughter
George (Mrs. NisbittJ and her
little daughter.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-06-15
HARRIS0NVILLE.

Helen Oakman is visiting in
the home Of her sister, Mrs. Rob.
ert Cline, this week.
An auto party consisting of
Daniel Mumma, Oloyd Gress,
Jacob Croft, and Charlie and
William Conley, attended the
dedication at Mt Zion.
Miss Olive Deshong visited
Ethel Croft Thursday.
Mrs. Cloyd Gress. of Dane, Wis.
tied Mrs. Mile Mumma Satur-
day.
Miss Dessle Fix, of MERGERS.
burg, visited her parents last
week.
Dufield and James Sipes and
Harry Deshong returned to work
on Rays Hill Sunday.
Frank Hess and wife visited at
the Harry Deshong home Sun.
day.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1916-06-15
Graduate at LAFAYETTE.

Easton, Pa, June 14-John R.
Irwin, son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. A.
Irwin of McConnellsburg, gradu-
ated from Lafayette College to-
day and received the degree
Bachelor of Philosophy. He has
been active throughout the four
years of his college course chief
ly along the literary and class
athletic lines. Mr.. Irwin pre-
pared for Lafayette at Perkio-
men Seminary. He is a member
of the Sigma Nu fraternity. The
class which graduated at Lafay-
cite today was the largest in the
history of the college, it number
ed III.