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The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08

-Notice-The cider mill will run
August 18th. 10Th, 20, and September
2pd, and every day thereafter until
freezing weather. Barrels for sale,
Two orchards given away. inquire ct
the mill. J. ID. Blackburn, Churchville,
Md
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08

lS-For Rent. --Second.story Front
Office In Egis Building.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08

t@rDo you want Room Papered or
House Painted II you do, get in
touch with me. No job too large or
too small. Work and material gusran.
teed. X. 7. Boyer, at the Hanna
House, Main St., Bel Air, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08

ea-One Used Milk Wagon for sale,
newly painted; $20.00-a bargain. viii
son q Co., Bel Air, Md.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08
49, 49,
Hochschild
accompany
Howard and Lexington Streets
Baltimore
THE STORE
THAT SERVES
YOU BEST

Tho Hochschild. Kohn q
90. Store was founded
I'm 1897. It began with
. plain announcement
Of tn policy and its
Intentions.
A clear contract was
made - Il stin madA
and win always bs
mads-with every GUS
toner. This 10 the con-
tract-it 10 printed o.
the back Of every sales
check:
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1916-09-08

@-For Sale-The undersigned, holds
at Private Sale the Emily +. Haines
Farm. located at Bells Min in the Frat
district This farm contains 81 Acres
Of kind land. has on 1t an excellent
Residence, and can be bought on easy
terms. John ID. Worthington, Al.
rorney named in mortgage.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
|orArM or An IOWA p,onEEa.

Woodbine, Feb. 22.The fu-
neral of Mr.. Ebenezer Rankin,
aged 80, who died February A at
his home east of Woodhine. was
held Wednesday from the Pres
byterian church in this city and
was very largely attended.
Mr.. Rankin was a wealthy re-
tired farmer and one of Harrison
county's pioneers, having lived
here for nearly a third of a CEN
tury. He was a member of the
Presbyterian church in Mood
bine for more than twenty five
years, being very active, serving
as an elder of the church for
years. He was man loved by
all who knew him, and although he
was confined to the house for
some time before his death his
many friends were made sad TO
hear of so noble and good man
passing away. Mr.. Rankin was a
member of the G.. A. r., and
that organization attended the
funeral in a body and took part in
the services at the grave. The
floral tributes We're very bcauti-
full and profuse.
Rev. Gross of Wayne. Neb., a
former pastor of this church,
also the present pastor, Rev. An
derson. ofl'iciated at the services.
The deceased leaves widow,
one son. MIR, Z. Rankin, and two
adopted daughters, Mrs. Eva Me
Williams and Mrs. Grace Bolz.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
Surprise Party.

The Ncighbor Crowd enjoyed
another one of their surprises ON
Saturday evening at the DR.. War
rem home on Fourth and Huron.
streets.
The surprise was complete in
every detail. Plans had been
made TO meet at the Warren home
and then go in crowd to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Car
Isle. After all had gathered they,
ANNOUNCED their intention OF
staying, so one was sent out to
get some cards and brought back
authors. Four tables of cards
were enjoyed until fi:3O, when
ia delicious seyen-course supper
was served.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

( Harold Gibson entertained his
friends last Saturday with a birth
day party. His birthday was on
the 18th, but the party was post
tponed until Saturday. The group
of youngsters attended the mat
inee at the Majestic, after which
refreshments were served, when
his older brother. Floyd, fur
nished music with the piano.
Many presents, were received and
everyone had good time.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
Mas uasa 0hambsrialn's Cough
ReEssdy fsr Twenty Years.

''Chamheplain's Cough Remedy
has been used in my household
for the past twenty years. be-
gan giving it to my children when
they We're; small As a quick re-
lief for Group, whooping cough.
and ordinary colds it has no
equal. Heing free from opium
and other harmful drugs, I never
felt afraid to give it to the chill
Idren. T have recommended it to
q large number Of friends and
neighbo rs.. who have used it and
sFeak highly Of it, writes Mrs.
Mary Minka, ShOrtsville, N. Y. For
sale BY r. w. Harvey and Doty 4
Peterson. F-29
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

|of the training with the mimi
mum of interruption to the do
mestic life and individual affairs
|of the men who are trained, and,
above all, in the ideal, which is
constantly held up before every
normal Swiss hoy, that the de-
Tense of his country is a matter
of his own Immediate concern
that his country needs and claims.
not only his love and devotion,
and his pride, but also. his per-
sonal bodily service"
But the great law of compen-
sation enters in. The nation re-
quires service and devotion, but
lit gives rugged benefits in return
improved physique, knowledge
of the laws of health, invigorated
health, discipline and greater
self-control, intensified powers.
Iof concentration and attention,
alertness and quickened mental
and physical action.
These are. foundation qualities
that make for individual efficiency
and success. When they are lack
ing or deteriorated in tho man
hood Of country that nation is
on the down grade.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

+ The Whist club was entertained
Saturday evening at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Rem Deur on Eighth
street. An elegant two-course
dinner was served by the hostess,
assisted by tho other members Of
the club, after which whist was
enjoyed until late hour.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Samuel Runllle, who has
been very ill for the past few
Weeks, passed away yesterday at
her home. The funeral will be
held tomorrow at Al o'clock at the
Calhoun school house, burial be-
ing in the Magnolia cemetery.
Obituary later.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

I Frank Higgins OF Omaha was
here yesterday to look after
dredge boat and ditch affairs. His
men will start work on the Will
low ditch the last of the week,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The water has caused many
families to move out in the add
tions. 1t raised about seven or
|eight inches yesterday and there
ia only two blocks left dry on
Ninth street.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Ben Boulden's family was COM
The Sam Runkles' team ran
away today, frightened when the
tongue Of the wagon came down,
but did very little damage.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Jens Anderson has been con-
fined TO his home on First street
for some time with a complica-
ton of troubles, but is able to be
up some each day now.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The funeral of Miles Kirlin was
held this morning from st. Pat
rick's church at 10 o'clock, where
Father Nolan spoke eloquently.
and with much feeling. The
house of prayer was filled to its
utmost by sorrowing friends to
pay their last tribute of love and
respect to this youth who was
taken suddenly from our midst.
Many oNt-of-town friends also
were in attendance. The floral
tributes were very beautiful and
by the large number of them
proved the popularity and es-
teen Of this worthy young man.
Every man, woman and child in
the city has keenly felt the loss.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. John Beekwith
and children of Carroll were
called here today by the death of
Mrs. Beckwith's mother, Mrs.
Samuel Runkles.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Keith Demon, who has been
i'll the last few days with a re-
lapse of the grip, is reported bet
ter today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Walter Gillett and chill
dren returned to their home in
8Orson today after a weeks visit at
the home of w. I. Roden.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Henry Hadweg of Mondamin
spent Sunday in the Valley, re-
turning home at 9::2O this morn
ing.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

John Bells is abue to resume
work again after a siege of the
grip.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Charles Bertleson has re-
ceived word that her grand
mother, Mrs. Lowe, died Sunday at
her home in Honey Creek.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
Consultation.

Wien costivc or troubled with
constipation take Chamberlain's
Tablets. They are easy to take
and most agreeable in effect. For
sale by R. w. Harvey and Doty g.
Peterson. F-29
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

+ August Nelson and nieces, the
Misses Anna and Magda Torkel-
son of Omaha, were in the Valley
yesterday calling on former
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

George Render and Miss Essie
Day were the Sunday guests Of
Mrs. Nora Euhling.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The Northwestern has a gang
of men at work protecting the
railroad bridge over the Boyer
ditch south Of town. The water
threatens to cut out arouIa
bridge. Supervisor Hosbrook tes::s
us that seven county bridges have
been swept away in the past few
days.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

William II. Martens returned
from a business trip TO Shelby
Saturday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. John Jurgens of Council
Bluffs was called here today by
the death of Mrs. David Billi-
beck.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

John and Miss stacia Sullivan
of Carroll We're here today to at
tend the funeral of Miles Kirlin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

William and Edward Mcclure
and Mrs. Patrick Crotty of Nor,
folk were here today to attend the
funeral of Miles Kirlin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Miss Effie Anderson of Stanton.
Neb., is in the city, the guest of
Miss Martha Anderson.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. D. McKinnon
have moved back to Harrison
county from Foley, Mimi, and are
how nicely located on the. Hugh
House farm. They have fully de-
|cided that Iowa is the only place
to live.
Miss Ruth Freeman was on the
sick list today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The Misses Blanche and Mary
Whiteman and Mae and Grace
Chambers were forced to go to
Logan this morning on account of
the high water and come down on
the afternoon train to attend
school.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Miss Alma Martens was the
over Sunday guest Of the Misses
Ethel and Carrie Tenant.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Ole Forsgren of Orson was here
between trains today, the guest OF
Peter Berg.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

HOW Mr.. 0Avto Got Md Of 4 Bad
Cough.
Some time ago had very
bad cough. = wtites.L Lewis 4. Davis
Ief Blaekwatef, Del. MY brother,
McCate Davis, gave me a small
hottie Of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. After taking this l
bought half a dozen bottles of it,
but only used one of them, as the
cough left me and have not been
troubled since" For sale by R
NV. Harvey and Doty & Peterson.
F-29
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Ross HALEY. daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William Rowe, Of
Waterloo, Ia, who has undergone
an operation at the Presbyterian
hospital at that place, is getting
along nicely.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Arthur Stokes was down from
logan today calling on friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Mabel Oake of Sioux City
left this morning for Edgely, n.
b. to visit her brother, Bets
Laudenbeck. Mrs. Oake has been
in the city several days, the guest.
of her sister, Mrs. q. II. Moore.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Arthur Beebee. Henry Sparks
and John Burhage of Beebeetown
were business callers at Missouri
Valley Saturday.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Maurice O'Connor of Ft. Dodge
was the weekend guest of rcla-
tives in the Valley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
CHILDREN Cry
FOR flETcnER's
9 a = u g RIA

Miss Marie Geiger left yester-
day for Manning, Ia, where she
has accepted q position as trim
mer in millinery store in that
city.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. Sherman of Boone is the
guest Of her sister, Mrs. N. Hell
man.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The basket ball game Wednes-
day night between the Council
Bluffs second team and the locals
will begin promptly at lib on
account Q. fthe lecture at the Ii.
brary.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

The Misses Jennie and Grace
Hall Of Omaha were the weekend
guests OF Miss Marie Tamisiea
and Mrs. C. A. Weir.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

George Leavitt has completed
his sentence, as he calls it, and
the sidewalk in front of the
Gaines pool hall is now safe to
travel over. This walk was very
slippery, but Mr.. LeaNitt has
|roughened it in good shape.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
Mrs. Roy Cummings and Mrs,
RUDE Moore We're Omaha shop
pers today.

The Orr and Weatherly bridges
are out between here and Logan,
The country people wishing to
come to the Valley can only reach
here from the cast by coming
down on the Logan trains.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. James House and daugh-
ter, Miss Ethel, were Omaha
shoppers today. IL
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. G. R. Harwood, who has
been a guest at the Ben Boulder
and Joe Kinney homes for several
weeks, left this morning for Linz
coin, Neb., where she will spend
a few days with her parents be-
fore going on to her home in
Kansas City, Mo.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. A. A. Johnso.s
were called to LcMars this morn
ing to attend the funeral Of Mr..
Johnson's grandfather.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
Children tyry
FOR FLETcHER'S
G a 8 r q r 4 a

Mrs. Hattie Swan, who has
been the guest of friends in the
Valley and near Logan the past
week, will leave tomorrow for her
home in Grinnell, la.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24
MONDAY

Miss Merle Kettleson was an.
Omaha visitor this afternoon.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Miss Kathlyn Tierney, who has
been suffering with leakage of the
Heart, is much improved and able
to be around again.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

PEELED to move into the second
story of their home in O'Dell's
addition Sunday on. account of
there being ten feet of water rum
ming through the lower part of
the house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. w. D. Hood Of Fremont
was the Sunday guest Of the j..
r. Blunt home.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

L. G. Chaplin Of Lincoln was the
weekend guest at the home of
Wilson Doty.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

y. \. Roland has been unable
to be on duty the past week on
account of being laid up for re-
pairs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Ratliff and chill
|dren have gone to Council Bluffs
for few days visit with rela-
|tiyes on account Of the water run
ming through their home in saa-
tons addition.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. p. G. Murray Of
California Junction were here to-
day to attend the funeral of Miles
kirlin.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. b. C. Hester of Modale was
calling on friends here between
trains today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Mandelko
entertained at O'Clock yesterday
at their home on North Fourth
street Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Bur-
goyne.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. L. NJ, Young Of Logan
came down today for a short visit
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles
r.. Stout.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

H. A. Mccullough, who has
been visiting his sister, Mrs. John
Christman, for the last two
months, left for Los Angeles Sat
urday TO join his brother, G. R.
Mccullough.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Leonard Fountain is able to be
out some now after a siege, with
rheumatism.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mrs. D. McKinnon was an Oma
ha shopper today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24


Officers are made through
merit and are given special
courses and retained in active
service for longer periods Tho
law permits no soldier to decline
promotion with it's added respon-
sibilities in either the commits
stoned or non commissioned SER
vice.
Every soldier is. insured
against sickness, accident or
death by the government, while
under instruction or while en-
gagged in any military duty.
THE great merit Of the sys-
tenn" DIR. Ferguson then adds,
lilies in the very general extent
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Euhriz of Council
Bluffs were the guests Of Mrs
Ella Antrim yesterday. 4
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1916-02-24


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80 ,ata w1asara nan,
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lance -, Daybnff Of cal lu 1,n me.
ton were calling on Valley ac-
Miss Merle Kettleson was an
Omaha visitor this afternoon.
William and Edward McCune
folk were here today to attend the
funeral Of Miles Kirlin.
Sunday guest Of the Misses
Ethel and Carrie Tenant.
Mrs. John Jurgens of Council
Bluffs was called here today by
the death of Mrs. David Billi-
beck.
80
C11lQI00 CTY
FOR flE1cneR'S
q x STo 1lA
d.v fnr Mann;ng 10 ,,bama 80. s,,o
has accanfad ! nos;t;on 40 trim,
,,,an - no;,t;nan,, &c. ;. = ~
i,;4.r
Mr. and Mrs Enhr;, If co,nc;,i
p,,,ms u,ara tha r,,as.s - NJ
Mrs. = n Har,,,ood ,,,,a =. !
.haan . r,,ost ~ tho nan pn,,,aa,,.
ana 1oo E;nnov ha+nas for - a,,ara :. |;
waol,s loft th;s rhnrn;rr for IN
3cn,n Nah uhara sha nil, snana
q fau dave with bor narants ho
fore Going an a. her homa II
kansas civ No
Mrc NJ yo,,ns 80 = or.,,
"a ma down today for !. sbnrt u;s;t
WITH her danghtar Mrs. rhar,as
- Stout -
~ l.
Mrs ". d. Hood Of Fremont
r R,nnt home
$500
Mrs James Honse and danob-
Tor Mise Ethcl wera omaha
shonners today
-o.-
Tho Northwestern has o.n .
ar men # work nrotect;n 10 tho
ABROAD bridge over fhe Rover
ashraatans e. cnt ont arn,,rs. =.
hridne Supervisor Hosbroo nix ta.:r
nc that seven county bridges have
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-22
Australia Raising
Army Of $4,000 Men
VOLUNTARY ENLISTMENT WILL
BE ADHERED TO IN THAT
CONTINENT.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 12.-
Correspondence OF The Associated
Press) One of the first official acts
OF the new Prime Minister OF Aus
tralia, William NJ. Hughes, has been
the announcement that fresh army
will be furnished by the Common
wealth for the British and allied cause
and that this army will number 90:
900 men. This further contribution"
said Mr.. Hughes, will bring the total
number of men supplied by Australia
by next June to something like 30o,-
900 men. 1t is to be understood that
the principle of voluntary enlistment is
to be adhered to. No request has been
made to the Commonwealth by the I'm.
perial Government for more men. The
offer was quite spontaneous. I have
not the slightest doubt that the ne
cessary men will be forthcoming.
These will form ne wunits and are
independent of the quota of $500 a
month necessary for achievements"
"A government appeal will be made
by mail to evsry man in Australia
within the malitary age group based
on the recent war census-that is sin.
gle men from IS to A years.
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-22
FIRE STARTS AMONG
STRUCTURAL STEEL
Fact That It Was in Ships
For Archangel May
Explain It.

Az. An:sIn,o.Inted Press.l

NEW YGRK,SJan. 22-Mystery sur
rounds the ireswhic forced the Nor
weigan steamer Sigma to put back to
tlds lport today, after having sailed
vest srday for Archangel with a large
cargo consigned to the Russian GOV
erhmenf
The tfre boat William Gaynor met
the freighter at quarantine and after
quantities OF steam had been turned
into the Sygna's forehold, from which
clouds Of smoke were pouring, when
she reached port, 1t was believed the
lire WIS under control.
Dfhcers and members Of the crew
said that SO far as they knew no ex-
uosion preceded the fire, but they
ware unable to % fer an explanation OF
how the blaze originated in hold
which they said contained only rail-
way material When asked II there
were evidences dicating the fire had
been d inetd diary origin, they said
K was too soon to make an inVesti'
Eatton and declined to comment on
fhe unusual features of the fire.
The Sigma will sbe locked, partly
uuloaded and examined to determine
the cause Of the blaze. Steel rails
and various forms of structural steel
were said to be in bottom Of forehold
waiIe On top of this material was.
iarge amount OF railway supplies,
chiefiy steel car parts for assembly
IN Russia. twas not learned whether
the vessel had munitions aboard
The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1916-01-22
CONTINUE
I.g!I.BIE.N!!!.!A!.R!:.Lg! g!
Dispatches From Germany
Say There is Talk of
Peace With Belgium
.(Ry Associated Press.)

(By Associated Press.)
LONDON, Jan. Pa The Balkans
continue to take precedence in the
war news, both Montenegro and
Greece being points of interest. The
situation in the east however, is cloud
ed by the paucity OF direct news and
decided conflicts in such reports as
are received.
Further reports regarding the re-
sumption of hostitlities between Mon.
tenegro and Austria following the re.
lection Of peace terms by the former
are lacking and there Is small dispo-
sition in Teutonic quarters even to
admit that there has been any break
in negotiations.
OF the field OF war in Asia dispatch
es late last night from Petrograd claim
further successes for the Russians
against the Turks in Caucasus cam.
paign. The Russian official statement
declares that the Turkish army in the
vicinity OF Erzerum had been defeat.
ed and was retreating precipitatcly to
the protection of the Erzerum force.
There is discussion in Germany OF
separate peace between Germany and
Belgium and a dispatch quotes an in.
fluential Frankfort paper as suggesting
that Belgium ought not to wait too
long before taking up the subject.