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Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
BRITISH WAR CHIEF
AND STAFF DROWNED
EARL KITCHENER MEETS DEATH
WHEN CRUISER rs SUNK
OFF ORKNEY ISLANDS.
English Minister Of War on Hls Way
TO Russia When Vessel Goes Down,
All on Board Having Lost
Their Lives.

London.-The cruiser Hampshire
has been sunk, either by a mine or a
torpedo. off the Orkney islands. and
all on board lost
Earl Kitchener, secretary OF state
for war, and his star. were aboard
the Hampshire. on their way to Rus
STA. Earl Kitchener was going to Rus
sia at the request of the Russian gov
eminent. He intended to land at
Aarchangel and visit Petrograd and
probably 80 TO the Russian front. His
mission had chiefly to do with the
supply OF munitions for Russia.
The earl expected to be back in
London for the reopening of parlia.
ment on June 20.
The Hampshire was sunk about 8
p. NJ. June 5. to the west of the Dirk
neys. Four boats were seen to leave
the ship. but no survivors have been
picked up.
The Hampshire was one OF the Dew
onshire class of six cruisers. She was
built in 1908, normally carried 655
men and displaced 1O,S50 tons She
cost $1,25O,000. The Hampshire has
been In use as scout boat and for
carrying officials on various missions.
The Orkney islands, OF which the
Hampshire went down, are OF the
north coast OF Scotland. The Hamp-
shire was on her way into the Allan
tic and around the northern end of
the Scandinavian peninsula into the
White sea. Earl Kitchener probably
intended to debark at ArchangeI.
Earl Kitchener. was appointed sec
rotary of state for war August 8, 1914,
few days after Great Britain's de-
claration OF war on Germany. He was
regarded as England's greatest sol
der, and the decision of the govern
ment to eutrust him with supreme di-
rection Of the war was received with
unanimous approval.
AS the war progressed and Great
Britain's deficiencies in certain direc-
lions, particularly In regard to the
shortage of artillery ammunition, be-
came apparent Earl Kitchener was
subjected to severe criticism, led by
Lord Northcliffe.
Notwithstanding the criticism d.
fected against Earl Kitchener, his
great accomplishments during the
war are recognized universally Fore
most Of his achievements is the crea-
ton from England's unframed man
hood Of huge army. At the begin
ming of the war Great Britain had
only few hundred Thousand trained
men. Today more than 5000, 900 men
are enrolled for the various branches
OF the service.
Without his GROWING aehievements
as the great organizer Of the British
campaign in the European war, Kitch-
ener had already won wide and last.
ing fame by his many campaigns in
Egypt, South Africa and in India.
He was born June "a, 1850, In
County Kerry, Ireland. a fact that
gave rise to q general belief that he
was Of Irish blood, but his parents
were OF French and English descent
His father WAS . soldier, but OF no
very high rank.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Child Ionic.

Freddie wanted his pie first, and be-
ing the youngest Of family of I'VE
he got 1t. You eat backwards" was
his mothers comment as she placed
1t before him.
The young philosopher fell into q
brown study, from which he was only
aroused by the sight Of more pie, now
brought in for the elders.
Mother" he said. what's back
wards? II put my shoe on wrong. is
that backwards?"
YES"
'If l SIT this way''-and he deliber-
ately turned his back to the table,
lis that backwards?"
yes"
"wen, wasn't sitting like that
when ate my pie"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
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recommend it TO any woman suffering
from female weakness. You may pub
lish my letter IL you wish. - Mrs. JAMES
CoNLEY, Sic St Clair ST., Frankfort, Ky.
Nowoman suffering from any form OF
female troubles should lose hope until
she has given Lydia e. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound . fair trial.
This famous remedy, the, medicinal
Ingredients Of which are derived from
native roots and herbs, has for forty
years proved TO be q most valuable tonic
and invigorator of the female organism.
All women are invited TO write
TO the Lydia IL. Pinlkham KIedi@
cine Co., Lynn, Mass, for special
@dvices lit win be confidential.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
CHINESE PRESIDENT DEAD.
Passing Of Yuan shi Kali Apparently
Solves Heated Political Crisis.

Passing Of Yuan shi Kali Apparently
Solves Heated Political Crisis.
Picking, China.-Yuan Shi Kai, pres
adent of the Chinese republic, died
June 6. Premier Tuan Chi-Jui Inn
mediately advised LII Yuan Hung, the
vice-president, of his succession to the
presidency.
Yuan Shi Kai had been I'll scr sew
eral days with stomach trouble,
(which was followed by a nervous
breakdown.
Quiet prevails in the capital. The
death Of the president apparently
solves the heated political crisis. Ii
Yuan lungs succession to the presi-
dency meets the demands Of the lead
ers in the southern provinces.
Yuan Shi Kai expired at / o'clock
Tuesday morning in the palace, sur
rounded by his wives and other chill
dren. Rumors that Yuan had been
poisoned and that he committed sui
eide are stoutly denied by high Of
Gicials.
Yuan shi Kai died while the storms
of revolution were gathering in In
creasing strength. The revolt broke
out in December. 1915. when the pres
ident announced his intention OF e.
tablishing a monarchy and ascending
the throne as the first emperor OF a
new dynasty. His coronation was set
for early in February of this year,
but was postponed indefinitely owing
70 the extraordinary rapidity with
which the revolt spread through
southern China. Several attempts
were made upon the presidents life
and bomb plot was discovered Ia
the imperial palace.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

How did you come out?" asked his
friend. win she have your"
Her answer" replied the diplomatic
attache, 'is partially satisfactory.
Enough SO to continue negotiations.
She says If she ever does marry, 1t will
be a man of good looks. courage and
ability. Judge.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
help FOR
WORKING WOMEN
Some Have TO Keep ON Until
They Almost Drop. How
Mrs. COnley Got Help.

Here Is letter from woman who
had TO work, but was too weak and suf-
fered too much to continue. How she
regained health -
Frankfort, KY. suffered 80 much
with female weakness that could NOT
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
etreet Can Not RunnInn-

Butte, Mont.-street cars were not
operating in Butte on Monday. The
strike Of the Workingmenss unicn has
tied up transportation and miners
walked or rode to their work In iit.
neys. The street cars are in the
barns.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Now Is Inc aims 2 CT Rldof Thsss

There's no longer the slightest need Of
feeling ashamed OF your freckles, as tina
prescription othine-double Strengths
guaranteed to remove these homeIy spots
Simply get an ounce OF othine--double
little Of II night and morning and you
should soon see that even the worst freckien
have begun to disappear, while the lighter
ones have vanished entirely. II Ii seldom
that more than one ounce IL needed TO COM
pletely clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion.
BE sure to ask for the double strength
Othine, as this Il sold under guarantee OF
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

II suppose you have high ambitions
for your boy7"
well. wouldn't say that exactly;
but do hope that he won't turn out
to be the male assistant to a female
dancing teacher"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Strategy.

Mrs. Exe-You always have such
wonderful success in getting people to
come to your parties.
Mrs. Wye-Oh, I always tell the men
that les not to be a dress up affair,
and the women that 1t is.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Recommended tIlmanIf.

Us It good form for q politician to
recommend himself SO highly?'
Its a delicate question. A man
naturally feels some hesitation about
praising himself. still, when he wanta
to see the people get good public
servant, what can he do better than
recommend someone in whom he has
perfect confidence7"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

you must never forget, my boy,
that about one-third Of all success is
pure luck
"But how can you make sure Of this
luck?"
why. by being successful. Lite.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

do my own work.
had TO hire it done.
/ heard so much
about Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound that 4
triedit. / took three
bottles and / found
it to be all yoU
claim. Now / feel an
well as eYerI did and
am able to do all my
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

Toklo.-The report circulated "a the
United States that Count Ehi@enohn
0kurna. the Japanese prime minister.
had been assassinAted. was wlthout
foundation.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Urpe Aerial preUarsdneaa.

New YoTk.-Teiegrams urging the
adoption Of an aerial preparedness
plank were sent 70 the leading dele
gates Of the Republican national con
sentioa hy the Aero club OF America.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
LADIES can WEAR sHoEs

LADIES CAIN WEAR SHOES
One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease. the antiseptic powder for the feet.
Shaken into shoes and used in foot-bath,
Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight shoes feel
easy. and gives instant relief to corns and
bunions. Try Il today. Sold everywhere,
Bc. For FREE trial package, Address,
Allies Q. olmsteds Le Roy. N. z. Adv.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
carson consults uIater Laaaers.

Belfast, IreIand.-Sir Edward Car
son, the unionist leader. addressed
500 representative Uistermsn here
Teusday on the proposed terms TO the
Irtsh settlement. Members OF the
press we're not admitted 70 the meet
ing.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
Personally Considerable.

Kitty-Reggy Soft IL continually
patting himself on the back, isn't her
Peggy Yes; the dear boy is SO kin0
to dumb animals.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

There are more ways of deserving
punishment than there are of escap-
ing II.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09

It isn't because he wears his hair
short that woman wishes she were .
man.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
sorry Ho Spoke.

II object to coming after the trained
balloons"
You're right" said the manager.
"Crowding similar acts together is al
ways q mistake"
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1916-06-09
NaturaIIv so,

what is the principal use Of re-
peating rifies?"
"To make every shot tell"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
The Rev. ri r. Hicks 1916
Almanac

The Rev. ri R. Hicks 1916 Al
manac is by far the finest, larg-
ct and best ever before printed.
The Hicks storm and weather
forecasts for 1915 again have
proven their truth and value,
ani this splendid Almanac for
1916 should find its way straight
into every home and office in
America. The Rev. ri R. Hicks
Magazine, Word and Works, and
his unique Almanac should al
ways go together, both for one
collar q year. The Almanac
alone is 35c, prepaid. Send to
Word and Works Publishing Co.,
z40l Franklin Ave. ,St Louis, No.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
BOOKER T. WASH
INGTON is DEAD

This master mind Of a child of
slavery has passed away, but
his work still goes on. We are
publishing his own story Of his
life and work with a final Or
closing chapter by Albon L. Hol-
sey, member Of the Executive
Staff Of Tuskegee Institute. This
memorial volume contains over
500 pages fully Illustrated. Re-
tail price Sl.25. One half pro-
fit to agents. Agents making
$500 to $1,000 daily. Sample
book also 100 page catalogue of
our other books free to workers.
Send Sc for postage. Credit CIV
en-. Freight paid. We also han
die the book by Frederick E.
Drinker. Price SLIGO. Same
terms to agents. Both outfits for
15c. Address Southern Bible
House, 633 Plymouth Place,
Chicago Ill.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
Notice Of Trespass

All persons are hereby warn.
ed not to trespass upon the fol
lowing described property. com
monty known as PERKINS, Island
to-w't:: s W IA and lots 3, 6, Z,
and 8, S e IA of n " IA, S " IA
of n W 4 and w IL of S W IA
of Sc. IS, lots 10 and II of sec
35, al in tip Ii n, a e. The a.
bove property having been post
ed this day. All persons tress-
passing upon the same will be
dealt with according to law.
(Mrs. Laura E. Graves
Columbia, La, Sept. |. 1915.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
FREE FLOWER SEEDS
Hastings Catalogue Tells You All
About Them
A DocroR VIVA P.tH7T Or
'hoRSe SENSE

No matter whether you farm or only
plant vegetables or flowers in small lot
you need Hastings 1916 Catalogue,
It is filled GOO pages) from cover to
cover with useful farm and garden intor-
nation.
1t tells of seeds of kind and quality that
you can't buy from your merchant or
Druggist, seeds that cost no more hHt
give you real satisfaction and real gar
lien.
1t tells how every customer can get alb
solutely free five packets of easily grown,
yet snowy and beautiful flowers.
Hastings is both the best and largest
seed FIRM in the South, the only firm that
you should buy seeds from.
When you plant Hastings Seeds, you
meet "Good Garden Luck" more than
half way. Write today for their big 1916
catalogue. 1t is free. A postal card re-
quest will bring it. H.G. HASTINGS CO.,
Atlanta, Ga.-(Advt.)
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
THOROUGHBRED
Mammot, yacl.

Notice is hereby given to the gen.
eral bubble thai in the future | Whl
stand my famous thoroughbred Mann
moth Jack one nile West Of dolum It
and under the following terms First
payment OF s. to be made at service,
the remaining IS p&yabia When mare
proves in foa!, either in cash o. by a
note.
{. ", Bra5do:h, !" Holm, La.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02

We have a nice line Of fruit
trees all kinds in Columbia.
Call on MIR. A. P. Stuart and he
will show you the trees. I stand
behind these trees with my
guarantee.
r. P. WANLEY.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02

Prince Albert is to be had
euerywtere tobacco is sold in
toppy red bcgs. Sc; thy red
tins. Zoe: handsCnis pc md
and haif-pound tin humiaors
-und-ia that classy pound
crystal-gic hu11idor y;ih
sponge-moisfeRey top tkct
keeps the tobacco in Saca
fine shape atWays!
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-06-02
MADE FOR YOU
MADE FOR YoUp CHILDREN

TIL Progressive Farmer has regular
1,rlrtm. mat tor farm boys and girls. and
serial story for both young and old. In
fact il Is . paper for very member OF the
family,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
IS NOW PAST 1O4 YEARS OLD.
Uncle John Phipps, of Shenandoah
Celebrated his 1O4th Birth.
day Monday.

Uncle John Phipps, father of Mrs.
F. A. Garaner, of Leon, is the Oldest
man in iowa, and one of the Oldest
in the United States. He celebrated
his 1O4th birthday on last Monday,
st. Valentines Day, and is now en-
tering on his 1O5th birthday. Uncle
John has reached a ripe old age, and
the grippe was no respector of age,
for he had very severe attack of it
a few weeks ago and was compelled
to remain in the house which Wor-
ried him a great deal, but he is now
in much better health. He also en-
joys the distinction of being the old
est Elk in the world, having become
charter member of the Elk's lodge
at Shenandoah on his Tooth birthday.
He makes his home with his son who
resides between Shenandoah and
Farragut, but frequently comes to
Leon to visit his daughter, and not
withstandlng his great age still
travels alone. He was born in Wash
ington5 county, Virginia, on February
IA, 1912, which was prior to the
declaration Of war against England.
His twin brother. Eli Phipps, died
at his home in Oklahoma about five
years ago, short time before he
reached his Tooth birthday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
A Fox Hunt.

Plans arc beirg made to hold a fox
hunt northeast of Leon on next Sat
urday. Quite number were out last
Saturday, but several had no ammu-
milton and the two foxes which were
found escaped. The present plans
are to take in the territory bounded
by Rue Stones on the north, Frank
Garber's on the south, Brice McDOn-
oughs on the west and Frank Git
fingers on the east.
Those from the southwest can
meet at Frank Garber's, from The
southeast at John Wasson's, north
east at Rue Stones and northwest at
Brice McDonough's. All are to meet
at 10 o'clock and communications ly
phone will be made on all sides be-
fore starting.
Everyone bring shot guns loa.!ed
with heavy shot and if dogs are
brought they should be kept tie't
until needed.
+ Rue Stone, Brice McDonough, John
Wasson and Frank CARRIER will he
the captains and look after the lines
on their respective sides.
Everyone keep calling all along
the lines. This will help to drive
tie foxes ahead and keep them from
breaking through the lines.
The plans are to drive them into
the open meadow southeast of Frank
Longs house. Rifles are dangerous
so bring shot guns il possible and be
careful where you shoot.
Be on hand promptly at 10 a. IN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
FRANCHISE IS CARRIED
New Twenty-Five Year franchise to
Leon Electric Company Voted
at the Special Election.

There was not much of contro-
versy at the special election held last
Friday to vote on the question OF
granting a new twenty-five year
franchise to the Leon Electric Co.,
which will replace the old franchise
which had about thirteen years yet
to run, the vote being 2l7 in favor
of granting the franchise and only
25 votes were cast against it. At a
special meeting of the city council
on Monday evening the franchise
was formally accepted. BY the
terms of the franchise this will set
tie the dispute between the Electric
CO. and the city over the rate to be
charged for pumping the city water,
which was recently tried in the dis
trict court and then appealed to the
supreme court. 1t will also mean
change in the ownership of the Leon
Electric Co., the owners, Francis
Varga and Mrs S. Varga, having
closed contract for the sale OF the
plant to the David G.. Fisher Engin-
eering Co., of Davenport, Iowa, con-
tingent upon securing the new fran
chise, and they are expected here
this week to close up the transfer OF
the property.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
ANOTHER CASH BUSINESS FOR
LEON.
JAS. w. Hurst A. Co. Will Adopt this
Modern Method ON March 1st.

AS will ne seen by their announce
ment in this issue the firm of Jas.
w. Hurst & Co., will inaugurate a
cash system al their big Leon store
on March 1st. They have carefully
considered this proposition after do
ing crealt business for many years
and have decided that it is to the in
teresI of their customers as well as
themselves to place their business on
cash basis, which will enable them
TO buy for cash as we'll as sell for
cash, and this will give them decid-
ed advantage in their buying. They
expect to share the extra profits
with their customers by giving them
cash prices on all goods. This sys-
TEN has been ADOPTED by the larger
stores in many cities and it has
proven entirely satisfactory to a
large majority of their customers. 1t
means that cash buyers can purchase
goods at less price than where they
are sold on credit, and does away
with the inequality of compelling a
cash buyer to pay the same price
for goods that another customer
buys on long time. J. w. Hurst &
Co. have model store and have
been enjoying an unprecedented big
business, and they propose to keep
right up in the front ranks with their
business methods as we'll as their
goods
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
X. Of P.'s Will Give Minstrel Show.

The Leon lodge of Knights of
Pythias are making an effort to pay
off the last Indebtedness of their fine
hall, and to assist in raising money
for this purpose, haye decided to put
on a big home talent minstrel show
at the opera house on Friday even
ing, Feb. 25th. They have secured
the services of Mrs. Jas. F. Harvey
as director of the performance, and
the best local talent has rendered
their services. Mrs. Harvey is mu-
sician of more than ordinary ability,
and under her direction the perform
.ance is sure to be a big success. When
the X. Of p. boys start anything they
carry 1t to success and you can rest
assured that their big minstrel per-
formance will eclipse anything ever
seen in this city. Mark down the
date right now, Friday, Feb. 25th,
and make no engagement which will
interfere with you attending the per-
formance. 1t Will be a scream from
start to finish. Watch for announce
ment next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
Parent-Teachers Meeting

The Parent-Teachers Association
meets at 1880 Friday evening, Feb.
18th in the High School building.
AS this is an evening meeting we
hope to have an extra large attend
ance.
AN interesting program has been
prepared ano several important ques-
tions are up for discussion. Come
prepared to discuss any or all of
them and to suggest others you
would like to hear discussed.
The program for the meeting is as
follows:
Exercise, Miss Crawford's grade.
Music, High School.
Questions for discussion:
''If your child had adenoids would
you want to know it,"
"Shall we continue to allow High
School boys to use t.'bacco?"
Should the social life of rhe
school pupils be centered in the
schOol?"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-02-17
Lost Her Home.

Mrs. Belle Kinds lost her home
just south of the Presbyterian church
by fire which was discovered just
before midnight last Friday night.
Mrs. Kinds, who had been living with
sister, had moved in most of her
goods to the house that day, and
had started fire in a stove to warm
up the house and it is supposed the
fire started from defective flue.
Wnen discovered the flames had
made good headway, and owing to
the fact that the hydrant was frozen
up, which delayed the fire depart
ment, the house could not be saved.
and was a total loss together with
all the contents. Mrs. Kinds had
$4OO insurance on the house and a
small insurance on her household
goods,