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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
CARRANZA FORCES EXPECT VILLA
TO ATTACK CHIHUAHUA CITY SOON

Ell. PASO. Nov. 22.-Carranza Of
ticials on the border here say they ex.
pcct Villa and his main column to at
tack Chihuahua City soon. Villa is
reported to be between Santa Rosalia
and the state capital with his com
mand, having moved from Parral to
the main line OF the Mexican Central
railroad, north OF Santa Rosalia. Re-
ports OF skirmishes between the Car
rama forces and Villa bandits are re
ceived daily in Juarez. These have
occurred in the vicinity of Santa Cruz
de Rosales, northwest of Santa Ro.
salia, and near Ortiz, on the Mexican
Central railroad.
A shipment of 10000 rounds Of am.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
SINKING OF THE HOSPITAL ship IS
DESCRIBED BY CORRESPONDENT

LONDON. Nov. 23.--l3:25 a. MI
The Daily News Athens correspond
ent sends the following concerning the
sinking of the Britannia:
The Britannia was torpedoed at s
O'Clock in the morning and sank near
shore 81 minutes later. She was 60
ing to Saloniki, but had no wounded
on board
Her complement included l2l
nurses and 800 officers and men OF the
army medical corps. Twenty-Five of
the injured from the steamer are now
in the Russian hospital, while others
are aboard allied warships.
''The islanders of Zea saw the ves-
sci sinking and the victims struggling
in the waves and promptly responded
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

o'clock but hardly had reached his Of.
fee when the death Of the emperor
VAS announced.
The death Of Francis Joseph was
known to but few people in Vienna
last night. but rumors which had
been in circulation during the day
cast a gloom over the city
Comment in the newspapers voiced
regret that the emperor had not been
spared long enough to see the end OF
the war, which, according to the ac,
cepted view here. nobody regretted
more than he. as he never tired Of as.
suring his intimatcs.
With Emperor Francis Joseph passes
the worlds oldest monarch, man
who life was one continuous tragedy,
which was to end in the greatest trag.
edy of all timethc present war
Francis Joseph was really beloved by
his people, who comprised half a
score Of races. They found in him
the cement which held together. the
state structulb of Austria Hungary
TO the vegy last the emperor. who
had no conception of the value of
money, spent prodigious sums in char
ity, never overlooking many Of the
old men and women who used to come
to Schoenbrnnn park to receive aims.
Despite his tendency to spend lavish
ly the emperor was exceedingly pain.
stalking In making IL note OF aims. for
instance. on any scrap Of paper he
had about him. He was in the con
slant company in later years OF little
Lroup of old friends, who addressed
him familiarity.
The emperor had prodigions ca
pacity for work, rising generally at 4
o'clock In the morning and taking up
various reports. During the progress
of the war he took the keenest interest
in the fortunes of his own and the al
lies armies with never firing zeal He
declared II was bitter disappOint,
ment that he was not allowed by re,,.
son of his age and the solicitation of
his encourage to lead his troops him
self.
The heir apparent, Archduke Charles
Francis Joseph, assumed the guidance
Continued on Page Six.)
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

LAKEWOOD, N. j.. Nov. 22.---
Charles u. Hughes. republican cnndi-
date for president In the recent cleo.
tion, tonight sent to President vii
son telegram cOngrltulating him
upon his reelection. .@-
IN his telegram Mr.. Hughes said.
because OF the clOsencss OF tho
vote I have awaited the official count
in California. and now that It has been
virtually completed. permit me to eX.
tend to you my congratulations upon
your reelection. desire also To OK.
press my best wishes for a successful
administration.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
TOO LATE TO ANSWER.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-~President
Wilson was at a theater with Mrs.
Wilson when the telegram from Mr..
Hughes reached the White House ana
did not know OF II until he returned.
There was no comment. Some Of thu
hundreds Of messages Of congratula.
ton received during the past 10 days
and withheld from publication until
Mr. Hughes should be heard from.
probably Will be given out tomorrow
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

munition YVES made from Juarez to
chihuahua City recently to be used
by enGeral Trevino against the villa
bandits. An official OF the Carranxa
government on the border stated that
General Trevino would remain and
fight the Villa forces as long as he had
ammunition. The same official said
he believed Villa was making his way
north toward Chihuahua City, as Gen
eral Murguia in advancing from the
south with complete division OF
proceed south toward TOrreon.
1t was pointed out by this official
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

to the appeals for help and an Anglo
French squadron from Piraeus, com.
prised OF destrovers and auxiiaries,
Immediately welt to the scene
''The injuries of some of those on
board are very severe, especially the
occupants of two boats which were
caught by the propellers of the steam.
er. The women of Zea tore up their
clothing to bandage the injured.
"The Britannia had 5000 beds which
had been prepared for the reception of
sick and wounded an hour prior to
the tOrpedoing."
The smallness of the loss OF life on
board the Britannia is believed here
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
WIRES TO
WILSON
Hugh e 8 Congratulates
the President Upon
His Reelection.
WAS LONG DEFERRED

Republican Candidate Says on Ae-
count Of the Closeness Of the Vote
in California He Had Awaited the
Official Count Which Now Has Boon
Virtually CompIeted-Secretary Of
State Of California Threatens to De-
lay Issuing Certificates Of Election
to Presidential Electors, Thus Gro
atinQ a Serious Situation.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

BERLIN, Nov. 2l.-(By wireless to
Sayville Nov. 22)-After long
silence imposed by the direct wish of
General Falkennayn VINO did not wish
to have any hopes raised by premature
accounts of his operations, descrip-
tions OF the momentous victory of the
Teutonic forces in the battle of Tir-
guiiulij which broke the resistance Of
the RussO-Rumanian armies in west.
ern Wallachia and opened the way to
the Rumanian plain, are now avail
able. The battle was fought from No
vember Is to II after the German and
Austro-Hungarian forces, in a week Of
steady combats. had forced their way
from the submits of the mountains
on the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. from
tier to the foot of the Alpine regions,
mastering the armored turrets of the
permanent frontier Notifications with
big mortars and breaking the Ruman-
ian resistance wherever it was en-
cOuntered.
Elected frcm the wild, mountainous
regions to the rolling foothills beyond.
the Rumanians, who by now had re
ceived heavy Russian reinforcements.
elected to stand on the range of hills
running east and west and lying south
Of Tirgujiulii the first important town
south of the mountain. The position
was naturally strong and heavy fog
enabled the Rumanians to take up
their positions unmolested by the pur.
suers.
The German and Austro. Hungarian
forces attacked them with fervor and
after three days of heaviest fighting,
crushed their way by frontal attacks
through the middle of the Rumanian
Hn4 -Ioail u, Jiul to the Filc.s .:,esss
The Rumanian losses in the battle are
described as very heavy.
The German cavalry had been held
in readiness behind the line and the
squadrons now poured through the
breach and raced down through the
valley towards the railway 80 miles
away driving before them the fleeing
Russians and Rumanians and break.
ing the efforts at resistance of all but
the strongest units which still held to.
gether. These were hustled on by
pursuing infantry columns which, like
the cavalry, made all possible speed
to utilize their advantage.
So rapid and unrelenting was the
pursuit that on November 10 the cav.
airy had reached the Orsova- -Craiova
railroad line on a breadth of II miles
from Strehaia station to Filliash. an
important railroad junction where the
line running north toward the noun
tain passes branches from the main
Bucharest line. The pursuing forces
of General Falkenhayn continued to
sweep like flood down the valley and
now have reached point just outside
of Orsova. one of the important towns
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
HELD
In VALID
Federal Judge Hook De-
cides on the Adamson
Eight-Hour Law.
HIS DECISION HASTY

tional, Judge Makes II Plain That
His Decision Is Not Based on Ma
ture Consideration Of Merits Of the
Case, But on Expediency Desired by
All Parties at Interest Because of
Necessity Of Final Decision Of U. S.
Court Before January Next When
Law Goes Into Effect.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
CERMAiI,,,''. T. =
VICTORY
General Falkenhayn at
Last Tells of Defeat
of Rumanians.
ALL THE WAR NEWS

Aside From Western Rumania Few
Changes Of Great Importance Have
Taken Place on Any Of the Battle.
fronts-ln the Wallachian Region of
Rumania the Austro-Germans Every
where Are Keeping Up their Pres
sure Against the Rumanians-The
Turks Repuised in Persia With
Heavy Losses.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
EVENING SESSION.

AT the evening session, City Attor'
ney Edward Korskey of Helena gave
an address on Needed Legislation"
which was followed by an Illuminating
discussion. o. B. Whipple. horticul
turalist at the Bozeman college, spoke
on PARKS, Fairgrounds and City
Planting" while w M. Cobleigh of
the Bozeman college. spoke on water
and sewerage. Both these addresses
were followed by interesting discus
sions. Two members of the Lewis
town Woman's club were in attend.
ance Monday evening and were cspe-
cially Interested in the play ground
discussion.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

WASHINGTON. Nov. 90 President
Wilson today sent the following mes.
sage Of coincidence to Emperor Karl
ranz-Joseph of Austria Hungary. up.
on receipt of word of the death of the
late emperor Francis Joseph:
81 beg of your majesty and the i'm,
perial and royal family to accept the
sincerest sympathy of Mrs. Wilson
and myself in the great loss which
you have sustained in the death of
your illustrious uncle for whom en-
tertain sentiments of high esteem and
regard. | also extend to your majesty
the condolences OF the government
and people of the United States and
convey to YOU my best wishes for
your personal well being and pros
perity"
The president addressed the new
ruler as His Majesty Karl Franz.
Joseph. Emperor of Austria. King OF
Bohemia and Apostolic King Of Hun
gary"
At the same time Secretary Ian
sing instructed Ambassador Penfeld
at Vienna to extend on behalf of the
president, government and people Of
the United States, condolences to the
people of the dual monarchy on the
death of their late venerable en-
peror and king" and also to express
to the minister of foreign affairs the
personal sympathy of Mr.. Lansing.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23

In the Somme region OF France. the
armies of both sides are almost mac
tive, except for the artillery wings.
which are bombarding intermittently
ON various sectors. Skirmishes and
artillery duels continue on both the
Austro-ltalian and Russian fronts.
In the Waalachian region OF Ru-
mania the Austrians and Germans
everywhere are keeping up their pres
sure against the Rumanians. and there
have been forthcoming no dispatches
either official or unofficial, which
would indicate that the perilous posi-
tion of the Rumanians has been amel-
iorated. Petrograd reports that in the
jul valley the Rumanians are still in
retreat towards Graiova, but this re-
port probably antedates the announce
ment of the Germans and Austrians
of the capture of this railroad junction
by forces of the central powers. A
retreat upon Craiova would surely
throw the Rumanians into the hands
of their antagonists.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
ASSOCIATED PRESS REsUMT.

Aside from western Rumania few
changes of great Importance have talk
en- place on any of the battle fronts.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
ADMIRATION FOR PARKER.

NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 22.--JOhn NJ.
Parker. who was the progressive NOM
inee for vice president made public
tonight a letter from President Wilson
expressing appreciation OF Mr.. Par
ker's support during the recent cam.
paign. The letter read:
"My dear Mr.. Parker: Now that tho
campaign is over. NAV | not tell you
how my admiration has been excited
by your course OF action. course
marked by principle, self respect. gen
erosity and high sense Of public
duty? hope that It. will be possible
for me some time to express in person
my warm feeling OF admiration and
appreciation.
Cordially and sincerely yours,
WOODROW WILSON"
In making pupblic the letter. Mr..
Parker said It was the first communi.
cation of any kind either didectly or
indirectly he has had with the preSi
dent since he introduced Mr.. Wilson
ut a meeting OF the Southern CONNER
cial congress several years ago.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
END WAS PEACEFUL.

VIENNA, Nov. 22.-f12.30 D. m,
via London 1895 p. m.--The death Of
Emperor Francis Joseph last night
occurred at 9:05 o'clock. The end
was peaceful, the aged monarch pass
ing away as though sinking into sleep.
Among these in the death chamber
at Schoenbrunn Castle was the heir
apparent, Archduke Charles Francis
Joseph.
Shortly after midday there was an
appreciable rise in the emperor's TEN,
perature Although the emperor had
been about early to attend to state
duties and had eaten a light meal, IT
was evident after o'clock that a
crisis was approaching. About 6
o'clock in the evening, the emperor
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1916-11-23
WALL STREET PAYS BETS.

NEW YORK, Nov. 22.--liolders Of
some OF the largest wagers made in
Wall street on the presidential elec.
tion began paying the bets off today
on the assumption that there was now
no doubt President Wilson had been
reelected.
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
CUMBERLAND COUNTY SUPERIOR
COURT GRAND JURY RETURNS THE
LARGEST NUMBER OF INDICTMENTS
IN HISTORY OF COUNTY--63 BILLS

EFT for long time escaped arrest ana
1t was only after a long investigation
that the alleged crime was fastened
upon him. He had moved in some of
the best society in Portland and often
masqueraded as woman.
1t is charged by the police that
many hitherto mysterious robberies
were perpetrated by him. Carrie Z.
Crockett. mother of the young man. was
indicted for receiving stolen goods
Another Indictment was against Will
am Harris Of Portland, who Is charged
with being an accessory after the faet
in the murder Of Mr.. st. John. IN that
he tried to, harbor and conceal Joseph
Jackson.
"eoston Shorty"
All unusual Indictment is that against
James Black and Hasry Harris, both Of
Portland, who are charged with consp!r-
acy to break, enter and steal. Black.
in the opinion Of the police, is the fam
GUS Boston Shorty who has long GRIM
inal record in other states.
In addition to these grave orenses.
there were many minor indictments for
breaking and entering, disorderly house
and similar orfenses.
Milk Dealer Indicted
Howard NJ Latham of South Port
land, a milk dealer, was indicted for
violating the new milk statute, in that
he did not make payment to the pro-
Queer of the milk on the 18th day of the
month following the purchase.
Thursday. after the grand jury
thought its duties had been concluded,
they were called upon to consider three
special indictments. The nature of
these has been kept secret. but it is
understood they have to do with GER
tain financial transactions in Portland
and that three well known citizens are
named.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
w. H. WHITE, JR.,
is CANDIDATE FOR
MAYOR LEWISTON

Lewiston. Me-, Jan. 13.-Wallace H
White, Jr., is in the fight for mayor OF
Lewiston. and announced Thursday
that he would issue statement soon.
II am candidate" That's all he
would say Thursday.
White is hailed as the only Repub-
Ecan in sight that has a chance to
battle for the city. Last year he gave
the Democrats the scare Of a political
decade and although the Republicans
were routed in every ward but One,
Brann was elected by a scant $50 votes.
AS result Of the closed session of
the board Of registration 496 names
were taken off the lists on evidence
furnished by Republicans and while
names will replace them to a certain
extent. it is not thought that there will
be the vote cast in Lewiston this year
as last
Had the result been closer last year
a recount would have have been de-
manded and the Republicans would
have presented evidence that had been
gathered at the polls regarding the
.'doaters" that voted here last year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
REBELS
CAPTURED after
GIVING BATTLE

London, Jan. 13.-10.31 A. M.-Many
Chinese revolutionaries were killed or
captured in series of engagements on
Jan. s, and s. in the districts Of
Tamsui, Potong, Yentzuwa and Poklo,
according to information received from
the Canton government by the Brit
ish authorities at Hong Kong and
forwarded by Reuters Hong Kong
correspondent
The Hong Kong dispatch says that
the rebels were well supplied with
arms, ammunitions and military uni
forms. They fought until their ammu-
milton was exhausted, when they con-
tinued to struggle with bombs.
Ultimately the revolutionaries were
routed and many of them, including
some Of the leaders, were killed or
taken prisoner. The government forces
also captured munitions and horses.
Various garrisons are engaged in
following traces left by the rebels who
escaped with the object of exterminat-
ing them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
SICNALMEN0F
new HAMPSHIRE
Want INCREASE

New Haven. Ct. Jan. 13-Officials of
the New York. New Haven & Hartford
Railroad Co. have under consideration
today demands for an increase in wages
made by the Brotherhood of Railroad
slgnalmen. While neither side would
give out statement, it is understood
that the men are asking for a 10 per
cent. increase in wages. The demands
were presented to General Manager c
l.. bardo today. No definite answer has
been given by the company. it is said.
The signalmen will meet in New Ro-
chelle. n. Y, on Jan. IA and at Prov
idence. r. l., on JAN Is to consider the
progress Of their demands
1t is also learned that the companv
mas sent out circular letters to the en-
ployes in the maintenance of ways De-
partment announcing reduction of the
daily working hours from 10 to nine
with IL hours pay. This. it is reported.
mas caused some dissatisfaction among
the employees, and a meeting will be be,a
here Jan. % to consider the matter
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14

Portland, Ne. Jan. 13.-The grand
jury Of the superior court OF Cumber-
land county. Thursday noon, brought
in the greatest collection Of indict-
ments for serious o1enses in the his
tory Of the county. Sixty-three true
bills were returned and Of these 70 were
made public. Among the last. four men
are charged with murder. and, if pres
ent plans are carried out, all four Will
stand trial at this term.
jackson and MeRea
Joseph Jackson Of Portland and
Alexander McRea, commorant OF Port
land. were Individually indicted for
the murder Of William E st. John, on
Sept. q. 1915. the latter being the aged
Waterman OF the Edwards & Walker
store in Portland. The two men were
captured that night after a sensation
al search by the Portland police.
A joint indictment was returned
against Louis Puios. and Peter Wallis.
both OF Portland, who are charged
with killing Police Officer Chas. E. Nc
Intosh and Station Agent Edward E.
Winslow Of Falmouth. Dec. IS, 1915.
These are the two men who were cap
tured by Portland police after a stiff
pitched battle on the outskirts Of Port
land. Both were wounded and later are
alleged to have confessed to the muir
der. No witnesses Of the actual crime
are now living.
G. L. Crockett Gets Five
Another respondent to bills return
ed is George L. Crockett Of Portland,
against whom five indictments were
returned. These charge him with
breaking in various places about Port
land and stealing household goods and
other articles during July, 1914. Crock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
$4,000 FIREL0SS
TAKES PLACE IN
AUBURN GARAGE

Auburn, Me-. June 13-In less than *
minutes flames ate up $4,000 worth Of
property in Darling's REQ service s+o+,o.
on North Main street, Auburn, at u.n
A. NJ. Thursday.
VI this amount at least $4,000 was in
motor cars which were in the repair siion
where the fire started. Here three REQ
cars. owned by A. L. Bangs of Webster.
the J. P. Hutchinson Co. Of Auburn and
l. A. Eastman of Lewiston, respectively
and five-ton truck owned by the T. A
Huston Co. of Auburn, were totally de-
stroyed. With the exception of the East.
man. all these owners held insurance IN
varying amounts The brunt Of the loss
IS met by the V. s.. Darling Co., owners
OF the building. for the cars in the par..o
were not irreparably damaged ~
Darling Co.'S. loss lis covered by, abo,t o.
per cent. insurance ~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-01-14
maine MILL OF DUPONT POWDER
co. HAS AN EXPLOSION WHICH
IS SURROUNDED WITH MYSTERY

Portland. Ne, Jan I3.-Mystery sur
rounds an explosion which practically
wrecked the press house Of the Du
Pont mills at Newhall early this morn
ing and thorough investigation is be-
ing made by Superintendent R " Toms
The plant will be closed for few days
and the property is being guarded
An Opportune Time
The explosion occurred at this
morning and none of the so employees
Of the plant were injured. The night
crew had left the plant and the day men
were not due to come TO work until $50
Superintendent Toms said this noon
that he had been unable to learn the
cause Of the explosion, but he does not
believe it was the work Of plotters. 1t
is probable said Mr.. Toms that the ex-
plosion was caused by spontaneous CON-
bustion as the press house is of steel
and brick construction and contained q
large amount of wood pulp which is
prepared here for the manufacture Of
dynamite at another plant of our COM
pany. There we're no explosives in the
building where the explosion occurred
and there are none on the entire PLAN
Theory Of Combustion
THE building where the explosion oc-
Cured is similar in construction to =
big gas tank and the force Of the ex-
plosion was upward SO that the entire
roof Of the structure was blown away.
Usually there are six men employed in
this particular building. but 1 do not
believe that they would have been in
iured had they been at their work. They
would have been in the lower part Of