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Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
GERMANS SMASH
LINES Of BRITISH
CAPTURE BETWEEN 600 AND 800
YARDS OF TRENCHES ON
YPkES SALIENT.
English Front, Heretofore Considered
impresnabie by Allies, Broken in
Drive-Activity Renewed on
Russian Front.

London S Switching their offensive
from the Artois and Champagne re-
glons in France to the Belgian sector
around Ypres held by the British, the
Germans have smashed their way by
an artillery bombardment and infant
ry attacks into British front line
trench over distance OF between 800
and 500 yards.
Berlin gives the distance as 500
yards and the British official com.
mmnication, In admitting the gain
asserts that 1t was on front OF about
500 yards. Berlin says that ma
jority of the defenders of the trench
were killed and that one officer and
several dozens OF soldiers were taken
prisoners.
In the Artois region between Lens
and Berthune the crater of mine
blown up by the Germans was occu,
pied by them, while the French guns
have been busy Smelling German or,
CARNATIONS in the neighborhood of the
road to Lille The French also bonn.
barded German positions near Wis.
Sur-Aisne and to the northeast OF
Scissors and In the Argonne explod-
ed mine and occupied the crater
In the Champagne district French
troops have recaptured portion OF
the advanced trenches occupied by
the Germans on February Is, accord
ing to the announcement given out by
the French war office. Berlin asserts
French infantry attempts to regain
lost positions north of Tahure were
repulsed, as likewise was a similar
attack in the Vosges.
There has been considerable re-
newal of activity on the Russian front
around Dvinsk, to the south of the
Pripet river, and along the upper and
middle Stripa river, but no important
changes have occurred.
The Italians are still using their
guns and infantry in Attempts to re.
take from the Austro- Hungarians the
positions recently captured on Monte
Ronfoon, but all attempts have been
repulsed with heavy losses, according
to Vienna.
The Russians sti,l are on the Of
fensive against the Turks in the eau
casus region, but Constantinople re-
ports their attacks have been halted
by counter-attacks.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Fruit-Gathering Bag.

may descend from the ladder when
the bag becomes full or as full as he
cares to handle 1t. for emptying. There
is a clip riveted to the front Of the
frame in which there Ia ring, q strap
extending upward from said clip to
triangle-shaped piece OF leather to
which the shoulder straps are fas-
tened. Hand picked apples that are 40
carefully handled as eggs from the
time they are plucked from the twig
of the tree until they are put on the
tables of the worlds leading hotels at
rs cents each from these northwest
orchards show that there Ia money In
these little attentions to business.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
STAMPS NOW CASH IN RUSSIA
Usage Comes Through Scarcity OF
Con--NeW Issue In New
Zealand.

London Owing to the shortage Of
small coin in Russia postage stamps
of the value of 10, Is and 20 kopeks
are in use as paper money At the
same time they can be used for post
age but they are printed on stouter
paper and have al oyerprint ON the
back In black which denotes the new
use to which they have been put.
Philatelists will also be interested
to know that there Is a war stamp
now in use in New Zealand. The cur
rent one penny stamp with the head OF
King George is overprinted with the
words war stamp and two stars, 1t
is used in reality as war tax, in ad-
dition to the ordinary postage,
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
ICE MAN CAUSES A STIR
Calls at Houses of Residents of West
Virginia Town and Returns
OVercharges.

Moundsville, w. Va.-Touring the
city and handing ont sums ranging
from ten cents to dollars, an unidenti-
fed man has been calling at the homes
of residents, telling them he was for
merly engaged in supplying ice and
that the amounts given were the over
charges he had collected years ago.
The onscience-stricken dispenser OF
cash, who is believed to have distrib-
uted 81 800 in small amounts, wore his
coat collar high about his face and
cap peak over his eyes. 1t Is believed
the man was converted at recent re-
vival meeting.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
AFTER 20 CENTS 20 YEARS
Again to Receiver Of Defunct
Bank.

st. Louisa claim of 20 cents
against the Mullanphy bank was pre-
sented in Circuit Judge Kinsey's court
by Gottlieb King, who declared that
the money has been due him since the
bank went into the hands Of receiv-
er in 1895.
United States Senator w. ] Stone,
receiver for the bank, was present to
listen to claims presented, in order
to make a final settlement Three
claimants appeared. They were King,
Mrs. Christina Meyer, who claimed
1902, and Mrs Mary Schwartz, who
claimed $620S.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
. Orchard :
Inflammation
PLANT FRUIT TREES AT ONCE
Apple Trees Planted in the Fall Make
Twice as Good Growth az Those
Planted In Spring.

By J. C. WRITTEN, Horticulturist.
University of Missouri.)
All perfectly hardy trees should be
transplanted In the fall rather than
the following spring, II we can rely
upon the results of tests made at the
Missouri agricultural experiment sta
tion. Jonathan apple trees planted
in the fall made nearly twice as good
a growth as those planted the next
spring. or cherry trees transplanted
In the fall OF 1918 every one lived,
while only third of those planted In
the spring OF 1914 survived the dry
summer of that year. Those which
did live made only quarter as good
a growth as those planted the fali
before. This comparison il based
mainly ON the terminal growth or
length added to the branches which
is very important means OF telling
how an orchard Ia thriving. Every
peach tree and others less hardy than
apple and cherry trees do better when
fall planted In the southern quarter
OF Missouri. Fall planting 10 better
even farther north II followed by 0
mild winter, but a severe winter ID
likely to kill the trees.
In orcharding fruit trees for fall
planting, insist that they be dug and
shipped just when the leaves begin
to fall and the remaining leaves can
be easily stripped from the nursery
stock. These young, rapidly growing
trees hold their leaves from two weeks
to month longer than those In the
orchard which have been bearing for
some time. During most seasons the
best time for transplanting Ia during
the first half of November, but plant
ing any time before the ground freezes
has been found TO give better results
than spring planting.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
FRANCE ORDERS OREGON FIR
Mill Owners Bid on 200 100000 Feet
Of Lumber for Ties and
Trenches.

Portland, Ore.--Lumber mills on the
Columbia river and Puget sound have
been invited to bid on 200,00O,O00 feet
of fir for immediate delivery to the
French government All the big Co
lumbia river mills are bidding on from
10 O00, 900 to 5O,0O0,00O feet each. Rail-
way ties and trench Innings, among
other specifications, are mentioned.
The French government will provide
the transportation. II the Panama
canal is not open in time the ship
ments will 60 to the Atlantic seaboard
by rail.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19

Princess Jue Quon Tai, a Chinese
princess, posed in her oriental garb
especially for this picture in her suite
In New York hotel. The princess is
only nineteen years old and is travel
ing unchaperoned through this coun-
try having left China six months ago
after she had refused to marry
wealthy mandarin. Her father was
the matchmaker In the case and she
did not admire his choice During her
stay here she has already spent sl0,-
900 and whenever she goes short all
she does is to cable home and mother
sends her some more spending money.
Her father says she won't have any.
thing to do with her because it is
errible thing in China for a girl to
travel alone. The princess speaks
English fiuently and is a subscriber to
many American newspapers and mag
aZineg, 50 she has a reading knowl-
edge OF modern America.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
IS OPERATED ON 1871 TIMES
Patient In st. Louis Hospital is Still
Cheerful and Is Expert With
Needle.

St Louis.-Harry Smyth, forty-two
years old, is one Of the most cheerful
patients at the city hospital despite
the fact that 1871 surgical operations
have been performed on him. Tuber-
culosis of the bones have made these
operations necessary. Since child
hood. Smyth has passed most Of his
time in hospitals.
To occupy his time Smyth took up
sewing and crocheting and he Ia now
an expert with the needle. He Ia o.
ways good natul ed.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
ITALY IN LINE WITH ALLIES.
Perfect Accord Established by French
Premier In Conference at Rome.

Rome A perfect accord has been
reached between Premier BRAND o.
France and the italian cabinet min.
listers, with whom he has been in con-
ference, on all questions discussed, &C
cording to statements circulating in
both italian and French political cir
cles. The unity among the allies
growing out of the French premier's
visit has, indeed, it is said, already
taken concrete form during the ex
changes between the ministers. The
details OF the agreements reached
however are Withheld because of their
military character.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Morenci Strike Settled.

Clifton, Ariz. Nearly 900 employees
of the Detroit Copper company at Mo-
renci who went on strike because of
the discharge OF two union men &C
cused of tire ateninr two non-union
men with v!o'Cnce, returned to work
when union officials advised them that
the strike was premature and unwar-
ranted
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Jury Finds Woman Guilty.

Winterset. Ia-An agreed jury Of
only eleven men returned verdict Of
second degree murder against Mrs.
Ida Meyer, aged 60, and reputed
wealthy, who has been on trial charg.
ed with completely in the murder Of
her daughter in-law. Mrs Ethel Mey,
er, last July.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
President lnspects Fortress.

Newport News, Va.-Presiden< VIII.
son visited Fortress Monroe on Satur
day and inspec ed the great guns that
guard the ent 9nce to Chesapeake bay.
Accompanied by Mrs. Wilson, he land
ed from the naval yacht Mayfiower
late in the afternoon and walked
through the reservation
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Rust Attacks BIaekberrlos.

A most troublesome disease that At
tacks blackberries Is the rust, and
it is very hard to get rid Of. II. how
ever, every plant, root and all. that
becomes infected Is dug out. the dis
ease can be held In check to . great
extent.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Americans Joining Army.

Toronto-A full brigade of approx
mately 1000 Americans now living in
Canada will be recruited for service
with the Dominion forces on the firing
here SUNDAY.
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Lincoln Day Observed in Congress.

Washington Lincoln's birthday
after an hou"@ session. adjourned in
respect to LiEcolns memory. In the
house speeches on the life OF Lincoln
were made b. Representatives Roden-
berg and Wheeler of Illinois, and
Lincolns Gettysburg address was
read by Representative Russell of
Missouri
Mountain Home Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1915-1946, 1916-02-19
Return TO Work,

New York--The state board Of ar
bitration announced sunday that 1900
men and boys employed at the plant Of
the American sugar Refining company
in Williamsburg, who have been on
strike, would return to work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23

derstood. At one camp, where I messed the other day, several of the men had really first class voices and one soldier who accompanies himself on the violin had a tenor voice that would secure him an engagement on any stage What everybody most enjoys. however, is the dance, the famous hora of the Balkans. It is very simple as far as steps go. but it is good to see the good fellowship between officers and men as they join hands in the huge semi-circle which slowly to rNthm and measure revolves on the green. Then there were reci- tations and instrumental solos; we heard the gaika, a national instrument very like the Scottish pipes, but cruder and without the drone of the pibroch. It was difficult seeing these men in holiday mood to realize that each and everyone of them had been more than once wounded and that the command ing officer had actually been wounded nine times; that they had been fighting almost continuously for four years: that they had been through scenes and experiences that might eXcusably nave shattered the nerves and broken the bodies of the strongest. Yet here they were enjoying themselves a simply and whole heartedlY as children
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
We'll Fixed

We'll Fixed From the New York World 1T see Smith is building a garage. When did he get a car?' He hasn't got one yet, but he's got an option on 10 gallons of gasoline"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
DUTCH POSSESSIONS
 WANT HOME RULE
Native Congress Held in East Indies Cheers Speech Mentioning Self
 Government of Islands

Amsterdam, Netherlands July 5.-(Cor-
 respondence of the Associated Press)-A
 native congress just held at Bandoeng,
 in the Dutch East Indies, constitutes a
 significant sign of the growing aspira-
 tions to government and ultimate independence which are cherished among the S0oOo,000 inhabitants of Java and the 5,000,000 on the adjacent islands.
 According to dispatches, 70 branches of the native society called the Sarekat Islam were represented at the congress, and the presidential address on the de- sirability of self-government delivered by Yokro Aminoto was loudly cheered The speaker specially emphasized the neces- sity of establishing colonial council as the first step towards that goal, and the congress decided to telegraph to the minister for the colonies at The Hague requesting that the consid- eration of the bill on the subject now before the Dutch Parliament shall be hastened.
 Under this measure, which was intro- duced by the government, but has for no very clear reason now been delayed for some 1z months, m adVlSOry colonial council would be set up in the Dutch East Indies composed of 30 European and na- tive members, with chairman nomi- mated by the Queen. Fourteen Europeans and five natives would be appointed to the council by the governor general, while 10 natives and nine Europeans would be chosen by an electoral college consisting of the members of the provincial and local councils of the country The coun- cil would perform no real legislative work, its functions being restricted to dealing with the budget and financial matters, to advising the governor on questions submitted to it. and to repre- with the Queen, the Dutch Parliament and the governor.
 Commenting on the congress and it's aspirations the Amsterdam Handelsblad writes: Government and Par
 lament have apparently looked upon the idea of Indian independence as a sort of toy for soothing babies. But babies have B way of growing up. India is also growing. It is time that something seri- | ous was done towards a solution of the ] question if the mother country does not wish to be admonished in less pleasant manner that the India of today is not the India of the past"
 One of the features of the congress of Sarekat Islam was a procession of thou sands of natives through the streets of Bandoeng and past the houses of the provincial governor and the native prince. The parade passed off quietly, the only incident being the action of the police in the display of the Turkish flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
SERVAN ARMY NOW
 CLOSE ID SALON|K|
 IS 100000 STRONG
Bringing of This Number of Men From Corfu Was a Great Feat in
 Transportation

London, July 2.-(Correspondence of the Associated Press )-The reuter- cor respondent al Saloniki writes of the successful transport of the Servian army from Corfu to Saloniki:
 "The allies have another wonderful reat to their credit. over 100000 men have been brought through seas infest- ed with submarines with never a sin gle mishap or the loss of one man. It Is an astounding performance, especial ly if we take into consideration the means the enemy undoubtedly pos sessed of knowing all about every de- parture and the zeal with which the Austrian U-boats particularly must have sought the prize of a transport. But in spite of their vigilance and their daring and their ruthlessness they have not been able to interfere with the steady flow of troops which has poured into Saloniki regularly, me- medically and unceasingly for the past four weeks.
 ''The vessels have been entirely French transports and great praise is due to shippers and crews for the manner in which they have accomplished their duties, but both French and Ser fans gladly and gratefully recognize that their achievement would not have been possible without the British navy; that only the constant vigilance and un- teasing patrolling of our warships has made these Mediterranean seaways clear and safe.
 "Over 100000 Servians are now en- camped on the plains and in the val leys somewhere near Saloniki. A fine lot of men they are. Perhaps it has been case of the survival of the fttest, but these tall thick-set fellows show no traces of the hardships and sufferngs of the retreat and exposure in Albania. Four months recuperation in Corfu has sloughed away all marks of sickness, toll and privation. These Servian sol diers look fit to go anywhere and do anything And the men are as eager as they aFT fit. It is a new born army, and entirely re-equipped with new French and British uniforms, the men look exceedingly smart and soldier like. Very. proud are they of their new clothes, especially of the general ser vice buttons on the British uniforms. It speaks well for the moral stamnia of 8 people that can come through such trials without losing courage or be- coming embittered. These soldiers are as cheerful and confident as though the tragic past were not. or had never been. Artless good natured and genuine, their faith in their great allies is implicit. They are sad when they think of their homes in Servia and of the women and children they have left behind. Few have heard anything from their fam flies for over six months. But there is a grim determination about them and an enthusiasm at the thought of an advance on their enemies.
 'Visfturs are made very welcome at a Servian camp. The whole talent of the regiment is mobilized in order ro entertain the guests. The Servians are a musical people and some of the sol dier choruses were very stirring, even though the martial words were not un-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
Natural Curiosity

From the Youths Companion.
 Joe had been working in Baltimore.
 On the day before Christmas he received
 his pay and planned to go home to Wash
 ingtor, but first he started out to buy
 presents for all his family. He did this
 with more generosity than foresight, and
 when evening came he found himself at the railway station loaded with bundles,
 but with no money for his fare to Wash ington.
 Somehow he got through the gate and approached the conductor. He laid the
 case before him, and ended with a plea that he might ride to Washington on the platform of the baggage car. The con- ductor his heart warmed by the spirit
 of the season, said: All right; go ahead
 So Joe climbed on the platform of the car next to the engine. It was cold night, and it was on road where the engine takes up water from a track | reservoir as it goes along.
 When the train reached Washington the conductor saw Joe approaching, cov-
 cred with ice from head to foot, bundles and all. He came up to the conductor and said: T sure does thank you, boss for muh ride. You's very kind to allow | muh to ride with you; but there's jus one question I wants to ax Kin yuh | tell me the name ob that rivuh we run I through back there?'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
Giving His Confidence
'om Youths Companion

From Outn COInpdHloH-
 It was his first campaign, ms Ilrst political speech, even Although the county committee had sent him into a rural district to try out his oratorical wings, he was encouraged by the warm welcome of the local committee and the elaborate preparations for the meeting that were evident on all sides, There was even a band that played on the stand in the public square for half an hour before the speech. Finally the great moment arrived. The chairman stepped to the platform rail and ad- dressed the crowd.
 Fellow citizens" he said, we have with us today young man who is des- tined to make his mark in the ranks or our party. He comes to tell us of the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
A Prize Winner

For 40 years have stood this little gem against the million good ones have heard. It never got the count, says Thomas w. Lawson in Everybody's.
 A being built 10-story brick block
 Burly Mike starting up the1ong lad der with his bod full of brick.
 His mate, the bod filler: Mike, lay yez two dollars that with me astrad- dle the bod yez can't make the roof
 Ter on, Pat, an aisy money it looks to me"
 Mike, tugging way with his double load. between the seventh and eighth stories missed a round and went down half dozen, but by good navigation stayed kis descent and resumed his up ward climb, and dumped his mate With bricks on the top story.
 The two dollars is mine, Pat" he pantingly gasped.
 Sure, Mike, but yez remember that time yez slipped-begob, l thought l had yez!"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23

having of horoughbreds the Allies Miss Charlotte Peck Acer of Huntington I and New given Chappe pony Miss known Thanksgiving Day running young with Chappe HghhGld the country home Henry L. Secretary of War Five Captain John A. Aer of the 244h Brigade of of them to France three of them fighting Miss Acer is the daughter of Mr. Mrs Frank Adams Acer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
Ref0rmad

From the Christian Register
 The bishop of London told an amusing story of the way in which a man who had been giving way to drink was re- formed. He was induced to attend ambu- lance classes, and soon afterward tho bishop called on his wife and asked her how her husband was. Hes a changed man, sir,'' said the wife. Instead of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
Doomed

From the Indianapolis Star.
 Anxious Mother-Young Millyuns seems to be quite friendly with you of late. Do you know what his intentions are?
 Pretty Daughter-No, and l don't care; but know what mine ara
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
Of the Same Class

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
 They say," remarked the spinste boarder, that the woman who hesitate is lost"
 Lost is not the proper word for it growled the fussy old bachelor at tf pedal extremity of the table. She's es tinct."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23

burning issues that confront us and his fame as an orator has preceded him. He will now address you. and when he has finished the band will call you together again."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23

spending his evenings in the public house he stops at home every night and bandages the cat!'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-23
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