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The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
BALKAN Front IS
AGAIN SCENE OF
HEAVY FIGHTING
Defense Barriers of Germans
Pierced By Drive OF
French.
BRITISH MAKING PROGRESS.
Russians Capture More Prison
ers But Drive of Czar is Re-
ported to Have Been Partly
Checked-Fierce Counter-at-
tacks Are Expected From Ger
mans.
BRITISH MAKING PROGRESS.

LONDON, Aug. 1.-THE French
forces today are busy preparing for
a German comter-attack in Somme
region, where the French scored inn
portant gains on q front CT nearly
three miles. thereby weakening the
German hold Maurepas and Quill
lemont.
Further evidence of the increased
stiffening of Toutonic resistance in
Galicia is shown in the Russian an
nouncement that their advance has
been retarded by the Austro-German
counter-attacks, which the Russians
claim to have repulsed.
Russians also announce the capture
of $500 more men and forty-six guns
Bulgarians report the repulse OF two
allied attacks in the Balkans near
Lake Dorian, where activity is in
creasins.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
PRESIDENT WILSON SUMMONS
RAILWAY HEADS FOR HURRIED
CONFERENCE: A GRAVE CRISIS
UNION AUTHORIZES TiE-UP
OF GOTHAM SURFACE LINES

during conference with Judge Will
liam l.. Chambers, of the Federal
Board of Arbitration and Counciliation.
Immediately afterward Judge Cham
bers talked briefly with the managers
He did not confer with the EMPLOYEES.
The conference between the presi-
dnt and Judge Chambers was the
only formal meeting of the dav in
connection with the situation. The
managers spent the day in informal
meetings and conferences at their no.
tel. The employees representatives
rested at their hotel.
The president is depending largely
on public opinion to force q settle.
ment. Should the present method Of
procedure seem about to fail, it was
thought probable he would take the
public into his confidence.
Discussion of the creation of a fed.
eral commission to investigate the
railroad situation centered largely
around the contention of railroad of.
ficlals that such a commission would
be able to get all the facts HnG be
able to prevent recurrence of the
present crisis. The president has
tahen UP with both sides suggestions
"A The h"sl way n.a. up cat.
's'acto'v :Dm'bission.
The principal reason advanced bv
the manaoarc in, inc;cti,, 80
ton were their belief that the whole
principle of arbitration is at stake
and points made during the considera-
ton OF their recent positions for a
per cent. increase in freight rates.
me interstate Commerce Commission
lnt1mated at that time that when rail
road officials gave wage increases of
their own accord and without arbitra-
tion they must bear the consequences
during the day the managers com
mlttee had experts at work compiling
data on the cost to the railroads of
an e1ght-hour day. This data thew
planned to present to the president
to uphold their position.
All day, petition from nnorganized
-rai'"Uad workers prote sting against n
general strike continued to arrive at
the white house. Tho president also
received letters and ieiesrams from
many individuals and organizations
urging him to do his utmost tn pre.
vent a tie-up of the country's rail
roads.
Members of congress kept in close
touch with the situation, although it
was understood no determined effort
toward congressional action would be
taken unless recomme licd by the
president or unless his efforts TO avert
strike should fail
brotherhood officials were particu-
larly cautious about committing them
selves as to what form of settlement
probably would be agreeable &c the
committee Of $40. They are anxious
that any agreement shall rcsutt from
the unanimous vote of the Who'll com.
mittee.
With a view to giving the entif.
committee the fullest opportunity 10
discuss any propositions whic1 might
arise, the brotherhood leaders last
night rented hall for conf ences.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18

out trousers as all of his effects were
left behind. On an examination made
by Mr.. Lowe, an old part of saw.
with which he has very likely been
working, was found tucked away in
one Of his shoes
Would Have Died Today.
But for the escape last night, viii
liams would have died on the gallowg
today Every effort had been made to
save him by Attorney, j. r. Powell
but OF no avail, both the Governor
and the Prison Board as stated above
having refused to interfere. He was
convicted Of stabbing to death a negro
constable, Walter Newman, on last
Christmas night The case was a
plain one and the conviction was not
unexpected. He was sentenced to die
Just month ago, but at that time on
the claim that newly discovered testi-
mony would establish his innocence,
Governor Harris granted a respite Of
thirty days. The testimony however,
was not forthcoming and, Williams
would have been put to death today, If
he had not cheated the gallows.
Scouting parties were out in search
Of him last night, until a very late
hour. Approached by rail- water and
auto roads were carefully guarded and
very determined effort Is being made
by Sheriff Berrie and his deputies to
capture him.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18

LONDON, kug. 17.-Heavy fighting
on the Balkan front is reported in an
official Bulgarian statement received
here today from Sofia. The allied
forces delivered strong infantry at
tacks, which the statement says were
repulsed
The fighting occurred In the re-
gion of Lake Doiran. northwest OF
SaloniBi, near the Greco-Serbian bor-
der Several encounters have taken
place in this vicinity Of late, but the
official Bulgarian statement indicates
that larger forces are now being en-
ployed against the Bulgarians.
"On the evening of August H." the
statement says, "the enemy's artillery
opened violent bombardment of our
advanced positions south and west of
Lake Dofran. Under cover Of this fire
the enemy's infantry attacked, but
was repulsed.
The bombardment continued and on
the morning Of the 18th the infantry
again attacked with considerable force
but was repused and compelled to fall
back IN considerable disorder"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
CONFER ON PARALY LYSIS

WASHINGTON. Aug. IA confer
ence on infantile paralyis arranged
by the federal public health service
and brought about by the epidemic in
New York, was begun here today and
probably will continue at least two
days. The object is to develop plans
for combating the disease.
Participating in the conference are
State health officers from Throughout
the country, officials of the public
health service and prominent scient-
lists
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18

PARIS Aug. Operations on three
different parts Of the Somme front
yesterday resulted in the removal of
some Of the barriers OF the powerful
German defensive system A resump-
tion of the methodical drive Of the
French troops after the disappearance
of these obstacles is expected to bring
more gains in the region Of Guillemont
and Maurepas.
In the actions yesterday the French
attained an ascendeney over their adj
versary during the fighting around
the GujllemontM Maurepas road The
Germans still have a hold IN the north
west part Of Maurepas but tire French.
by reason Of their success in that vi
cinity have a dominating position and
besides are menacing the German
comunications.
South Of the somme the German
trench system around Bellov-en.San
terre was real fortified work which
had resisted numerous previous bonn
bardments. Its capture premits fur
ther progress in that section
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
MASKED MEN ATTEMPT
TO BURN TAMPA PLANT

TAMPA, Fla. Aug. ia number
of masked men unsuccessfully at
tempted to burn the plant of the Tam
pa Electric company near here early
today, after cutting telephone wires
and binding the employees. according
70 information the police here. have
received.
One employee escaped and extin-
guished the flames. No arrests have
been made as yet.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
RAILROADS REJECT 8-HOUR DAY PLAN
NEGRO CHEATS GALLOWS
100000 GIFT.

INDIANAPOLIS, ind, Aug.
17.-Additional gift of $780,
000 to the National Prohibition
Party's campaign fund by Mr..
and Mrs. John p. Coffin, of
JohnStown, Fla, was announc-
ed here today. They previous
. ly had given $4,000 to the
, fund. The 100000 is to be
; nucleus for a campaign fund
, of S1,000,000 The gifts are in
the nature of property and Flor
; ida real estate.
; \ \ = \ ! 4 4 ! y 4 y
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
STORM MOVES TO GULF.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17-The tropi-
cal disturbance was central this morn
ing in Yucatan channel and was pass
ing into the Gulf Of Mexico, according
to weather bureau reports. 1t was Of
considerable intensity and was ap-
parently moving a little north of west.
A storm warning bulletin issued by
the bureau stated that it was danger
Gus for vessels to approach its path
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
TO NAME DELEGATES.

MEXICO CITY. Aug. 17.-Foreign
Minister Aguilar stated that he had re-
ceived assurances from Washington
that the American delegates to the
International conference between Mex
leo and the United States would be
chosen within the next three or four
days.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
d. P. ROCHE SCCEEDS
W. A. LEAMAN AS AGENT

The many friends OF d. p. Roche
will be glad to learn OF his advance
ment to the position of agent here for
the Gulf Refining Company. Mr..
Roche succeeds w. A. Leaman who
has been transferred to Florida. The
change became effective Wednesday,
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
FIELDER LEAVES HOSPITAL.

ATLANTA, Aug. 7.-Attorney
Thomas B. Fielder, seriously stabbed
nearly two weeks ago in fight with
q. Is. Vason, doorkeeper of the house
of representatives was removed from
the hospital yesterday to his home.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18
Railroad Heads Accept Invitation

NEW YORK, Aug. 1.-THE presi-
dents of a number of railroads today
accepted President Wilson's invitation
to confer on the strike situation. Many
will reach Washington tomorrow.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18

WASHINGTON, Aug. lit was
said today, in case the railroad pres
idents cannot speak absolutely for
their roads, the president may invite
financiers who control the roads to
confer with him as he wants to deal
with the ultimate authority" on
both sides.
rs More Roads May be Included.
Some of the brotherhood leaders are
planning to meet the railroads de-
mand for arbitration by insisting that
rs more railroads for which the man
ayers committee say they can't speak
be included in the negotiations. In
that way there might develop an in
quiry into the ownership and control
of these railroads. The brother
hoods claim the larger railroads con-
troll the smaller ones
Another indication today of the del
icacy of the situation was the an
nouncement that President Wilson has
decided not to make public his re-
marks to the brotherhood chairmen
this afternoon. The brotherhood
leaders also claim the railroad presi-
dents are familiar with the negotia-
tions and approve the stand taken
by their managers.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1916-08-18

WASHINGTON. Aug. 17.-President
Wilson yesterday completed definite
plan for settlement of the threatened
nationwide strike and Submitted it
to representatives of the managers
and employees today.
The proposition framed by the pres
ident after conferences with the man
ayers and employees since Monday
morning proposes that the railways
concede the eight-hour day Later it
probably will be proposed that fed
eral commission appointed by the
president or created by congress in
vestigate all problems which have
arisen during the present discussion.
The chief obstacles in the way OF ac-
ance of the plan lie in the insist
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
MADE HARD FIGHT.
Caldwell Had TO Use Best Efforts to
Win Over Emmett.

In 30 minutes of play the Caldwell
high school scoring machine piled up
count of II to against the Emmett
schoolboys at Caldwell Saturday af-
ternon. To make this showing it was
necessary for the Caldwell tutors to
put into the field their best talent.
During the first half of the game,
with three Of CaldwelPs best players
held on the sidelines, the Emmett
squad held the home team scorelless.
The offensive game of the Caldwell
boys in the first two quarters was
weak and erratic. Three or four ex-
cellent chances to score were lost
through fumbles or loss of the ball.
During the second half the Houghton
machine worked with old-time power
and accuracy.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

For the first time in the history of
Idaho it is apparent that practically
everyone registered his or her choice
for the various positions to be filled.
The greatest previous vote ever cast
IN the state was slightly over 1920.
This year from present indications
the total polled vote will exceed $780,
900. This is at least $4,000 more than
was estimated by anyone One of the
peculiarities connected with the big
vote is that some of the counties
known to be in the most prosperous
condition, and where the percentage
of population advance has been most
evident, showed the slightest ratio
Of increase, while other counties, in
some instances where it was believed
the population had decreased, gave
the largest increased proportionate
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Prize Story BrilIiants.

Gems from a recent short story prize
competition:
"Oh. If my poor old mother could sit
up In her cold. cold grave and see me.
how happy she would be-
Madeline seated herself at twilight
on the wisterized piazza"
Ethel decided to prepare something
applicable for her husbands supper"
Adelaide was accustomed to have
her fracturous horse brought around
every morning before breakfast so that
she might take an exhilarating gallop
through the Paris bourse." -Bookman.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Its Ultimate Destination.

Terry O'Neill was steward on an
army transport. Before the mess call
sounded Terry always visited the diff
ferent staterooms. Pushing the door
ajar, he would say to the officers:
Gentlemen, do you wish me TO throw
your luncheon overheard, or will you
do 1t yourselves"
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
This One Limps.

Children often puzzle over matter
a long time without asking an expla-
nation. Little Dora had pet chicken
which was cripple, having had its
toes frozen off, and its name got to be
'Lamey." For years Dora wondered
what connection there was between
this pet and her nightly prayer, "Now
| lay me down to sleep. "-Christian
Herald.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
BORN

To Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Wentworth
at the w. NJ. Wayman home on the
bench, on Tuesday, November 81, a
daughter. Mrs. Wentworth was for
nerly Miss Jessie Wayman. The Went
worth home is at San Diego, Calf.
On Sunday, to Mr.. and Mrs. John
holland of Horseshoe Bend. a daughter
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
A Nice Present

j. p. Dion and other employees of
the construction crew of the B.-P
Lumber company have built neat
little garage and office in the rear
end of the Catholic church lots and
have presented it to Rev. Father
Ries for the church. The gift is
greatly appreciated.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Auction Sale Every Saturday

Col. Barnard will conduct an auction
sale every Saturday on Main street,
Emmett, for everybody and anybody.
T. B. Barringer will clerk the sales.
See him for Arrangements.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Building New Residence

w. NJ. Wilkerson, of the Corner
Grocery, has started work on pretty
new residence in Washburn addition,
across the street from Walter Knox's
home.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Sells Cattle Holdings.

]. L. Steward has sold all his cat
tie, hay and teams to the VanDeusen
Bros. The deal includes 80 head of
cattle and 300 tons of hay. The
stock will be fed on the Reagan ranch
this winter.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

WANTED-Experienced party with
eight head of work horses will con-
tract to pillow and level land. Inquire
Of Index office. 6tf.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Sells Ranch.

The Elva Bell ranch of so acres
on the bench has been Sold Mrs.
Fulgham has purchased the east 40
and Mr.. Wallace, recent arrival
from Oregon, has bought the west 40
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
WEEKLY NEWS LETTER
FROM BOISE
Resume of Events Around the
State House From Our
Special Correspondent.

Boise, Tho, November 29-There
is a possibility that there will be a
canvass of the recent election returns
during the present week, although the
present situation in the secretary OF
States office does not make it pro-
bable. For some reason, although
practically two weeks has elapsed
since the election was held, in num-
of counties the official canvass has not
been completed. 1t is now stated that
in some counties all the returns from
the farther out and more isolated pre-
cincts are awaited. There is no doubt
of the result of the election on the
face of the returns, although both Re-
publicans and Democrats join in
doubt as to whether the governor was
reelected by the votes Of the electors,
or that the conscientious but mistaken
action of the counting judges did not
contribute to Alexander's present lead
of something like 200 votes. This is
also one of those things that will
probably not be fully determined at
any time to the satisfaction Of the
people at large. There will always
remain a large number who will be-
lieve that whomever serves during the
ensuing two years has been seated
and not through the will of
the people.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

vote. This has led to the feeling il
many quarters that of necessity many
illegal votes had been cast. 1t is pro.
bable that some illegal votes were
cast, notably in such counties as
Washington, Owyhee, Canyon, Nez
Perez and kootenai. But to some ex-
tent at least this has been going on for
number of years, and no one has
thought much about it. What is
more probably true is that many thou
sands of voters of Idaho whose inter-
est in politics is less than it should
be ordinarily, for some reason were
aroused to the Importance of the
duties of citizenship and voted, al
though they had not been in the habit
of doing so. This was apparently es-
pecially true of the women voters.
These new voters were largely for
Wilson for president, and once start
ed on the Democratic column either
through desire or ignorance voted the
ticket somewhat straight. This was
illustrated in the Glenn's Ferry pre-
cinct, where there were lat straight
Democratic tickets cast, with hardly
a straight Republican ticket There
is feeling among both Republicans
and Democrats that on the sentiment
Of the people as both felt and express
ed d. w. Davis should have been elect |
ed by fair sized majority.
The members of the state admins
tration have buckled down to the /
business of state government again,
and it is evidently the intention to
use the remaining time in the ac-
of all that is possible in
he various executive departments.
The land department during the past
week has been holding almost daily
sessions, and good deal of work has
'een accomplished. The Republican
MEMBERS of the board evidently intend
o go out of office with a clean bill
f health and in furtherance of this
arrangements are being
made for full and complete audit of
he state land department records dur
ng the past with particular reference
o the two years just closing. There is
feeling among the Republican mem
ers of the administration that pro-
ably the most potent influence in the
efeat of the Republican state ticket r
I part, was somewhat deep seated ,
ceiling that something was wrong in
ne handling of the state land depart
tent. The present state officers feel
lat it is altogether best that this
latter should be determined now, and t
'r that reason have arranged for the |
'mplete investigation of the books,
cords, field work and accounts of the
apartment. 1t is not anticipated that :
is investigation can be completed be-
re the session of the legislature.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

Diamond Edge knives and razors
at Reilly's.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Overland roadster, 1915,
made less than 1000 miles, complete
equipment, fine condition, bargain if
taken at once. Inquire w. F. Howard,
Emmett, Idaho.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

TO RENTING furnished rooms.
Mrs. John Basye. a.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

LOST-Between town and Sanders
ranch,on the bench, an eight-day
alarm clock. Finder please return to
this office or Hawkins Hardware opt.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

The result Of the election on state
officers, the members Of the legisla.
ture and county officers, was appar.
emily a complete surprise TO both the
successful and defeated aspirants for
office. the Democrats week before
the election had given up all hope
of success, save for the governorship.
1t was generally felt that the SOUTH
eastern counties, although showing a
trend for Wilson for president, were
surely for the remainder of the Re-
publican ticket. In the county of Ada,
there was feeling that the Repobli-
cans would carry the election by ma
jorities much larger than had been
given before for its candidates for a
number of years. There was some
feeling of uneasiness regarding Can
yon county, but this was not in rela-
ton to the state ticket. But the vote
showed either poor political judgment,
or a silent and heretofore unconsi-
dered vote sufficient to overturn all
estimates.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

FOR SALE-A 10-months old Short
horn buul calf. Fred West old Kuck-
ku place. 7-4p.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
WANTED.

WANTED-Iigh school boy wants
place to work for his board this
winter. R. H. Stanley, Jr., Emmett.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

FOUND-Side curtain for Ford car.
Call on Ray Stinson, South Slope.6
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23

LOST-A pocketbook containing cou-
pons and other papers. Return to
Palm Bakery. 8.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1916-11-23
Column
LOST, FOUND, Etc.

FOR SALE-One 8-months-old steer,
in prime condition. Phone 80 J2 9
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-03
DECLARES HIMSELF ALIVE.
Probate Court Had Said That Arthur
George Was Dead.

Seattle.-Arthur George. painter
living at Tacoma. appeared at the coun-
ty clerks Office recently and filed sol
emn declaration that he was not dead
He objected to the probate courts ac-
ton In declaring him dead and turning
over $3.50 worth of Seattle real estate
to Mrs. George, now dead, after he
failed to claim his property or his wife
after seven years absence.
II solemnly declare that never was
dead and am not now," he swears In
this statement filed with the county
clerk. He was instructed to confer
with the Swedish consul. who aided
the heirs Of Mrs. George to obtain the
property.
George said he lived under his own
name at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada,
all the time he was supposed to have
been dead until he moved to Tacoma
about year ago.