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The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-15
Villa Forces Are Now i'm
Possession of the Border
Town of Ojinaga
REFUGEES FLED
ACROSS THE BORDER
surrendered to the United States Troops
Under Command Of Captain Theodore
Barnes - Hand-to- Hand Fighting in
the Streets.

PRESIDIO, Texas, Nov. l5.-Fran-
cisco Villa 5 forces are today in posses
sion Of the Mexican town of Oiinaga,
having captured it last night after a
two hours battle with Mexican federal
troops, who finally fed to the American
side of the Rio Grande and surrendered
to the tnited States troops in command
OF Captain Theodore Barnes.
Gen. Cordova, who was in command of
the federal troops, said the fighting was
hand-to hand in the streets of Oiinaga
and that many on both sides were killed.
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1917-11-15

ROME, Nov l5.-Only one small sail
ing vessel Of Italian nationality wa, lost
during the week ended Nov. II, il was
officially announced Yesterday, is the
result OF the operation. ot hostile sub
maunes. The statement reads
During the week ended Nov. II vcS.
sels to the number Of 3S4 entered ports
and 333 left The loss due to submarines
was one sailing vessel Of more than loo
tons
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
'FULL DAY" SCHEDULE
FOR GETTYSBURG CAMP
Fourth and Seventh Regiments
Jump at Once Into Siren
uous Training
GETTYSBURG, Pa, June 8.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, June 8.
The schedule Of work was announced to
the soldier boys In the training camp yes
terday and under It little time will be had
for recreation Both regiments the Fourth
and the seventh. are now here, the last
arrivals coming In late fast evening and
the camp is In fun swing
started yesterday, and the Seventh began
this morning. Reveille sounded at $50
and one round OF WORK followed another
for the fun twelve hours. This will be
the lot Of the men during their stay here.
Training worl, can be started at once,
as almost half Of the men here are vir-
tually new In the service. having been with
the regiments in the South less than three
months, and with the little time given for
drill they are almost as green as the raw
recruits who win now be sent here for
instruction.
In the work yesterday many hikes were
taken, and numerous squads of them fully
equipped for marching, passed through the
town. Three recruits were added to the
roll OF the Fourth Regiment yesterday
three of the towns young men cnlisting
By this Gettysburg loses its chief Of po-
lice. hc being one Of the number lie
is granted am indefinite leave Of absence
to serve his country. The cars which car
ricd the seventh here yesterday were at
once sent back to columbus, o.. presumably
to bring here a number Of volunteers who
are now at the barracks there.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

ton affirms our national sovereignty. II
declares that in democracy like ours there
can be no secret diplomacy. None can or
wants TO fnesse with the national
sovereignty None has entertained such
thoughts.
French policy Is the policy Of frank
ness and clearness when the hour for
supreme decisions strikes II Will be for
representatives OF the country TO deter
mine the conditions Of peace. We wish to
bring about the triumph Of the rights Of
the peoples and the ideals OF justice and
liberty DO not let us be deceived by
formulac whose makers hide themselves.
and who wish to spread the conviction that
we seek conquest We ask only that what
Is ours be returned 70 us. We demand
that the provinces which never ceased to
be French be restored to US.
"The resolution which the Government
asks you to pass demands a reparation
which none can contest, for appalling dam
ages The universal conscience will ratify
these pretcnslons.
Appealing TO what has been said by
the President Of the great republic Of the
United states we wish to establish in stable
fashion justice and right for all nations.
guarantees for tomorrow for our children
against the renaissance Of barbarity. II
we fan back into our old differences the
danger may be great, but France united
cannot be vanquished. [ ask you in the
name OF the Government. in the name Of
France, that your vote be unanimous
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
FRENCH CHAMBER VOTES
FOR RETURN OF ALSACE
PARIS, June s.

PARIS, June 5,
BY vote of 453 10 55, the Chamber Of
Deputies, in secret session, has adopted a
resolution declaring that peace conditions
must include the liberation Of territories
occupied by Germany, the return Of Alsace-
Lorraine TO France and just reparation for
damage done in the invaded regions The
resolution, which was accepted by the Gov.
ernment also favbrs the creation OF
league Of nations for the maintenance Of
peace.
The secret session. which was adjourned
from Saturday. continued all yesterday aft
ernoon and evening until midnight
When the doors were thrown open TO the
public shortly after midnight, President
Paul Deschane read four resolutions which
had been submitted one was drawn by
Deputies Klotz. Charles and Dumont, repre-
senting the opinion Of the majority group
the other three were presented by different
sections Of the Socialists. The first resoIu-
tion, which was accepted by the Govern
ment. reads:
'The Chamber Of Deputies. the direct
expression OF the sovereignty Of the French
people, salutes the Russian and other al
lied democracies and indorses the unani-
nous protest which the representatives Of
Alsace-Lorraine. torn from France against
their will have made to the National As
eembiy IL declares and expects from the
war imposed upon Europe by the aggres Aon
OF imperialist Germany, the return OF AL
sace-Lorraine 10 the mother country, to-
gether with liberation OF invaded territories
and just reparation for damage.
Far removed from all thoughts of con-
quest and enslavement, II expects that the
EFFORTS OF the armies OF thL republic and
her allies will secure. once Prussan mill
tariam Is destroyed. durable guarantees for
peace and Independence for peoples, great
and small IN a league OF nations such as
has already been foreshadowed
"Confdent that the Government VIII
bring this about by the co-ordinated
military and diplomatic action Of all the
Allies and rejecting all amendments, the
chamber passes TO the order Of the day"
Speaking 70 the resolution, Premier Ribot
said
rIhe Government asks you 20 vote for
me Dumont- kiofx resolution The long de-
a4ie now drawing 10 an end. has shoWp
HIIh nfaf eplr|i ol sincerity ana patriot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

ernment and that Of General carranza are
again strained.
Turned down by Ambassador Fletcher, to
whom he addressed demand that the
United states fix a time when the embargo
would be lifted. General Carranza ordered
Ambassador Bonilas to take the matter up
with the state Department here. He had
no better success, Il was learned today.
Because Of this fact the conference called
for June is i'm Mexico city to endeavor to
iron out all friction between the United
states and the Latin-American nations and
Mexico has been postponed until next
october.
4 much better understanding between the
new regime and foreign interests, especially
American. was expected TO arise from t",s
conference and IL was anticipated that It
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
MAKES RULING ON LIQUOR
Judge Suggests 1t Be Kept Away From
Registration Booths

NORRISTOwN, IA, June 81 would
suggest that liquor IN any form be kept
away by you from the booths or other
places where registration is in progress" !"
observed Judge Miller, in Criminal Court,
in giving to constabes the registration day
program. When court convened farmers.
workers in muniton plants and registrars
were excluded from service as jurors.
only one out OF $50 registrars in the
county have thus far demanded pay for the
work to be done. All the rest have voIun-
teered TO do what they considered a pa.
triotic duty. The exception was a ward
ofiiceholder in Pottstown. In order that his
name might not be sent to the front as a
person who lacked patriotism a county ON.
cial paid him 81 out of his own pocket
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
AUSTRIA WOULD ANNEX
TERRITORY OF NEIGHBORS

COPENHAGEN, June 3. - Austro-Hun-
garian public opinion" az interpreted by
the official Austrian Telegraphic Corrc-
spondence bureau I'm dispatch purporting
TO summarize the results of the press dis
cussion OF the dual monarchys war aims,
generally supports the proposals of Count
Czernin, the Foreign Minister for a peace
without anneXations, as far as Russia Is
concerned. II declares, however. that opin-
ion is opposed to the restoration Of Serbia
as that nation existed before the war. and
demands the retention of Montenegro
mountain fortress, Lovchen the creation Of
an autonomous Albania dependent upon
Austria-Hungary; the extension Of the
frontiers at Italy's expense; the establish
ment OF n Balkan customs union dependent
upon Austria Hungary, and some form Of
war indemnity which will recompense the
monarchy for the immense costs Of the
war and bring about the economic re-
vival OF the country.
Those familiar with the methods Of the
correspondence bureau, which agency Is
fomally and officially a department Of the
Austro-Hungarian Foreign Office i'm setting
forth public opinion have slight hesitation
In taking the foregoing summary as a state
ment OF Count Czernin's views on peace
terms. this making 1t evident that his ad-
heslon TO the formula Of peace without
annexations" applies only taward Russia
The demands regarding Italy are phrased
as Increased and adequate protection
against renewed Italian lust of aggression"
70 the exteht demanded by the Austro-
Hungarian military experts, which is an
other way Of stating the formula of Arch
duke Frederick when he was still generalis-
smo of the Imperial army and at the
height OF his success in the Trentino Of
fensive that the object In fact was the
necessary extension Of the monarchy's
frontier.
Regarding the customs union, the sum.
mary adopts the recent cabled phraseology
of the Vienna Neu Free Presse regarding
measures TO assure Austria Hungary's COM
mercial liberty and rights of navigation Of
the Danube.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
WINS NEW COMMISSION

WINS NEW COMMISSION
Lieutenant J. Willis Rommel, of
Germantown, and member Of one
of Philadelphia's oldest families,
has received his commission as
lieutenant in the Third Pennsylva-
MIA Infantry, n. G.. Colonel
Kemp has sent him to Company c
of that command, now located at
Fort Ferry. Lieutenant Rommel
has seen service in Mexico and has
for some years been affiliated with
the Pennsylvania National Guard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
SHOE MERCHANT Is HONOR
GUEST AT ENTERTAINMENT
Sylvan Dalsimer's Employees Give In
tcresting Affair in Store Building
for His Benefit

sylvan balslmCr. veteran shoe dealer uf
this city. who. ON Sunday. celebrated his
sovcuty-nfth birthday was the guest Of
honor at AN entertainment given by his
employees on the third floor Of the Dalsimcr
store. l2Oi Market street, last night.
Every cmployc was reported present, 4
wardrobe trunk was presented 10 Mr. Dalsi-
mcr. benjamin Cohen, manager Of the
womcn's department, made the prcscnta-
ton. Music, rcCltatiOus and exhibition
dancing numbers wcrc given by the en-
ploycs. Abraham Israel delivered an ad-
dress and Charles Schoucman sang the
star Spauglod Banner" Vocal selections iu
Spanish were rendered rv Miss America
BHrlotta.
The committee i'm charge was headed by
Miss Flora Leo. Mr. Dalsmcrs four sons.
Milton Herbert walter and Leon, who
are associated with him in business, were
present. Supper was served
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
WILSON WILL NOT LIFT
MEXICAN ARMS BAN
Relations Between Two Coun-
tries Strained as Result.
Carranza Retaliates

WASHINGTON. June 3.
President Wilson has refused 20 raise the
embargo on arms TO Mexico and as result
the diplomatic relations between this Gov
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
Philopatrians Present pI,,

The Philopatrians presented s.
to Baldpate" as their annual drar.ln, Keys
fering at the Broad Street Tbeatroe Of.
night Included in the cast were Ja,,. l@st
Skelly, Nan NJ Furey Gene ca j.
CullOugh. Joseph p. Mooney. Flora Nc
dorm. Hugh b. Dunlap. Charles apel'
T.. McCarron, Robert J. German ~ A.
McKeever, Martin Hickey and John CoHseph
bell. The cast was drilled under tho amp am
ton of Mr.. Skelly. II viii appear at ,S- e'
Broad street Theatre all week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
Frederick William Biedert Dead

Frederick William Biedert, prominent in
shoe-manufacturinE circles until his retire
ment from business a few years ago, died
at the residence Of his son. Dr. Charles G.
Biedert 1871 North Seventeenth street
early this morning. Mr.. Biedert was III
only a short time. He was born in Ger
many and reached his seventy-fifth birthday
last February. lie is survived by two sons
Dr. Charles G. and Franklin w Biedert
and daughter, Mrs. Laura B. Gsell, Of
Wichita, Kan
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
AWARD PULITZER PRIZE
Columbia Gives $500, $1,000 and $4,000
in journalism and Letters

NEW YORK, June 5.--Tho Columbia Uni.
vcrsity trustees announced the first
award Of the Pulitzer prizes In journalism
and letters. The prize Of $1,000 for the
best book Of the year on the history Of the
United states was awarded 10 j. J. Jusao-
rand the French Ambassador. The $1,000
prize for the best American biography
teaching patriotic aud unsclhsh service was
bestowed on Laura H. Richards and Maudc
Howe Elliott The prize Of $500 for the
best editorial was awarded to the New
York Tribune for tho editorial on the first
anniversary Of the sinking Of the I.usita-
MIA published May 7. 1917 The $1,000
prize for the best example Of a reporters
work during the year was awarded to Her
bert Bayard Swope, Of the New York World
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
By WILLIAM G. SHEPHERD

PETROGRAD. June 5.-The Council OF
Worlmen's and Soldiers Deputies today
eet July as the date for the I'usSian-
called Stockholm peace conference.
The formal call for the International
meeting summarizes It's purpose to rcor-
ganze the Socialist "lntcrnationalc.' 10 con-
slider means to end war and eliminate I'M
perialism.
News that the American Government
had refused passports TO Socialists to the
Stockholm conference to be held this
month. caused great disappointment here.
President Tschcdzc, Of the Soldiers and
Workmcn's Council declared he was dis
iiusoncd' by the refusal
Labor troubles arc Increasing here. To.
day a general strike was ordered In all
Petrograd factories because of employers
refusal to accord n siN-hour day and equal
wages TO men and women
Demands OF miners for 200 per cent in
crease in wages were also made public To-
day. The miners received 90 per cent in
Grease. granted by the Department of Com
ncrce, In March
COpENHAGEN. juno 3.
with disturbances In pctroErad and riots
n Kiev the acute Russian situation tool,
On new complications today when certain
labor leaders proclaimed a general strike,
aaid n dispatch from the Russian capital
Sailors supporting the Eroustadt Govern
nent marched through the streets Of Pctro-
grad cheering for Nicholas Leninc, tho So
cialist extremist
Supporters Of the provisional Government
in Petrograd entertain strong hopes that
the appointment Of General BrussiOff as
commander in chief Of the Russian armies
10 succeed General AcNen will strengthen
the morale Of the soldiers.
General Gurko former commander on
the northern front. has succeeded General
Brussloff as commander on the southwest
ern front
The seizure Of the Eronstadt fortress by
the followers Of Anatole Lamanon is a
serious blow to the naval strength II the
provisional Government The fortress pro-
tects Petrograd on the sea side and con-
tains the only drydock sufficiently large to
hold the Baltic Sea dreadnoughts.
The sailors holding the island have pro-
visions TO last a year and huge quantities
OF ammunition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
MISS ANNA l.. TAFT A BRIDE
Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Taft
Married

tTNCINNATL o.. juno g. Miss Anr7
Louise Taft. youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Charles TAFT was married tp Prof.
William T. Scmplc. assistant professor OF
Latin at the University Of Cincinnati
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05
WORLD SOCIALISTS
CALLED TO MEET
Russians Summon Interna-
tional Congress at Stock
holm July 8
END OF WAR OBJECT
PETROGRAD, June 5.

EElhOOhADs juno O'
Restoration Of Alsace-Lorraine to
France is not an annexation" by
France, but Justice" according to
resolution adopted by the Congress of
Soldiers Delegates from the front to-
day. Such a return, the resolution ex-
planned, did not run contrary TO the
Russian peace platform of mo anncxa-
tions and no indemnities."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

would be the formal occasion thai a..
would take TO definitely announce fanza
policy Of friendly neutrality" tow,ss new
country. '''d this
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-05

ALLENTOWN, Pa. June 5.-Fifty more
men arrived from Philadelphia to take
training at the United States army am
bulance camp at the fair grounds.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27
MILITARY RAILROAD

ROME, July 20.-Alied railroad commissions today are preparing to rcdraw Europe's railroad map. They are already planning the destruction of the allied dependence on the German lines in the war after the war"
 For example, a proposed railroad connects Bordeaux with Odessa, avoiding Middle Europe and pass ing through Turin and the Italian to-be Triest. Other lines, perfect ing the development of allied terri tory, also in prospect.
 French and English railroad of1l- cials are now in Italy, studying the situation with allied officials. The are making a careful tour of investigation throughout the allied countries, 1t is said, and worS on the contemplated lines will De rushed to completion, as soon as the war ends.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

WASHINGTON, D. C., July 24.- The National Army will be well fed if preparation counts for aught. The general staff is working on plan to feed the more than half million rockies who will assemble in the 16 cantonments for training next fall.
 The variety of the menu will ne cessarily be limited to the regular army ration. But it will be properly prepared and served.
 In recent wars the grub of the valiant volunteer has been the ob- 1ect of scandal. It was "embalmed beef" in the Spanish War. On the border last year the National Guard nowled lustily against the army mess. The answer was incompetent
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27
IRISH CONVENTION.

DUBLIN, July 26.-Wtih a med ley of factions of unionists, national ists O'Brienites and Sein Timers led to settle the Irish question met here today.
 The transacted no business. They completed their organization and then adjourned until August wher they will report again for delibera tion upon the question which hat called them together. It is hard to see how the antago nistic factions can agree upon an! definite settlement.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

cooks.
 To guard against repetition of such complaints the General Staff has completed plans to train a gi- gantic army of cooks before the can comments open. Within few weeks thousands of young men will be no- bilized and instructed ill the art of military culinary. When the can comments open the new cooks will be right on the job ready to feed recruits.
 The instruction will include how to feed a company of 15O men three times day on schedule time,
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

kitchen sanitation-of utmost inn poItance to the health of the men and how to lend a touch of variety to the limited possibilities of the army ration.
 There will be no cause for apolo-
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27
NEW ARMIES WILL BE
 BETTER FED THAN BEFORE

gies for the food officials are deter mined. The Regular Army soldiers thrive on it. It is pure. It will be properly prepared. And there will be enough to keep every soldier we'll and fit, military heads say.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

killed the engine crews on beth and started the cars burning. The tire spread to the surrounding farms and eighty acres of orchards per ished in the flames. The l. w. w. is not blamed for this fire which quite evidently was started by the destruction of the cars.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

Ticket No. 4S11 held by Miss Constance Storkelsen was awarded the gold bar worth $100 by Hills Pharmacy.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

Hardware, Crockery ware, Granite ware. We lead in quality and price at HOLT'S.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

GENTS FURNISHING, new goods, Comprising ShOrtS,. Underwear, Gloves, Stockings for Ladies, Gentle men or Children. A little better and cheaper at HOLT'S CASH STORE.
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27
TRAIN WRECK KILLS
 AND BURNS ORCHARDS

BANNING, Cal, July 25.-A head l on collision between two trains s
The daily Nome industrial worker., 1917-07-27

GETS GOLD BAR.
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-07-20
LART YEARS WOOL CLIP
NEARLY DOUBLES IN PRICE

Jack EcksrHeil aold 70 QuAfies A
Monk 90 "Wednesday last about
5000 pounds 81 bis last years wool
clip AZ 81 cents lie might have oh
tanned 80 cents Tor the same wool.
twelve months ago. bot be eunclud
ID 20 hold t The lot included mla
,-d wools - fne quality. II vas ship
ped b. NJ ECkDraeil By railroad 10
Salmon for storage Ia the local ware
house In the process of loading ihs
shipment tho sellers automobile Vas
used a. the motive power 90 roll the
bag from the ground into the rail
road raF 81 Tandoy
Probate Judge CAsteFiln wears an
eye all buuRsdup from a natural
nanns. In tho fnrm Of a raFhnnrle
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-07-20
AUTO STAGE MAIL SERVICE
40 SALMON STARTS orr VEL

The daily mail for salmon made
possible By the segyice inaugurated
~ Che Martin.liolt stages 90 alter
nate days with the tri.weekly train
aegan on Monday, Tho extra service
- greatly appropriated not ~ IN
salmon but throughout tho Lamhi
valley, Ar = sample OF The prompt
ness with which mail Ia deliver, q,
mail bags for not only salmon but
tor ali the offices In the valley we're
eceiyed early ON the days Of It's de-
livery. the end of the line being
,his city, where from the Time uf the
stages from the Montana town point
six hours only Is the time required
tor the trip. This beats the train ser
vice by from an hour and half "a
three hours on train service days.
with their good aeFviea already
provided as wen aB their acoommo
dating spirit always shown. Martin a
Holt are finding the two machines IN
this service inadequate 10 serve their
purpose. For this reason "A new ~
passenger steam car has been order.
ed and has been ordered and IL HK
peeted 10 take run ON the line with
N few day. The run Of a hundred
miles iH made in comfort fof tfag
elers In SIX hours The drivers have
never had an accident rsyultinK IN
| the slightest personal injury to any
body The splcndid service oils q
long feit want not only IN Salmon bui
throughout all the region served By
4 IL
The Idaho recorder. [volume] (Salmon City, Idaho) 1886-1927, 1917-07-20

Il is Of almost = yearly event that
the Outing club Of Leadors either
tries out Birch creek for hshnE or
pienies among the mountain pines in
the uppaE LemhL
This year some one Of thsiI party
suggested an auto trip and = Sunday
rest at BrOuEh's Hot Springs 2nd
Saturday last a gOodly numbe- Of the
club abidesd the decision and came 10
Salmon Those participating in i3s
event were Mr.. and Mrs. l. n Ien,
Mr.. and Mrs Lee Ramey. W. and
Mrs. G. =. Johnston, Mr.. and Mrs I'd
MeRas and Mr.. and Mrs James Sla-
ter.