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Mon i tor. VOLUME FORTY-FOUR TUESDAY, JUNE 29. 1315. MOBERLY, RANDOLPH COUNTY, MISSOURI. NUMBER 35 GERMANS START DRIVE TO WARSAW DNIESTER GROSSED Kaiser'-; Armies Press New Offensive From Pnscmysl, North Of Polish Capital London, June Unssian.s arc retreating in (lalicia both to the north and youth of hem berg and in Poland the (lerinans have launched another attack against Warsaw in the 1'orni of a drive from the nor! I li rough The new blow at the Polish capital has been preceded by a terrific artillery action.

The I'aet is rceog- 'uixcd by Ihe Russians themselves, 'but it is too early to say whether it. means a serious offensive, I ho first clash having developed a bay- onct encounter, the result of which neither side records. An Italian torpedo boat was sunk Saturday by an Austrian submarine in the Northern Adriatic. according lo an official iVcii- statement. 1 The stubborn resist a nee which for several has been offered BLOODHOUNDS TRACKED NEGRO AND HE CONFESSED Otto Butler, Ex-Convict, Told Po lice That He Tried to Enter John Balser's Home Yesterday morning Moberly citizens had the opportunity to witness two blood lion nds at work tracing a man who was wauled for al- leiupling to burglarixe the homo of Mr.

and John ttalser, .1.16 Wight man street. The man, a negro, made the nt- tcmj)t Saturday afternoon, and the tracks were, therefore, more Hum eight ecu hours old. The dogs longed to If. Sfrumpcr, of Springl'iehl, and were in charge of I ves Shellon, who was returning from (lilmoiv with them, whriv they had run (o earth a ne- gro who robbed, a saloon at that Mio dogs were taken to the Balh oiiiK by Mr. Shellon ami Chief Million, and son found the trade.

They followed it down town, through stores and in alleys and )y the Russian forces to the sout h-j hrough the passageway in the de- relreal; and then went'direct-to the 'rooming house and restaurant on Fast 'Rollins street conducted by Snow Terrill, where they stopped in front of Otto Butler, a negro with a long local police record. The negro faced 1ho dogs a moment, and then hung his head. guess you want me," he said lo Chief riinton, and the chief told him he wns corrct. More than five hundred persons followed the dogs; and their quarry lo ihe station. There Hutlcr confessed that he was the negro who tried lo enter the Balser home, and he was locked in a cell.

This morning he repeated his eon Cession in (he presence of several wi I nesses. Tip staled that ho was an ex-convict, having served (wo terms in the Missouri penitentiary. The first was for five yours when he was sent up for burglary, and the second was for two years Tor a similar offense, 'lie donie( that he got into the house, but ad mil led that I he chisel with, whicl he was trying to pry out; tin screen in Ihe window was hi Icon from the baemcnt under the house. I le said the only reason did no! east of hemherg lei from the Galician capital finally has been overcome after a protracted and violent engagement. Teutonic forces have penetrated the Kussiaus' main position in this sector, according lo Vienna, ''and thrown the Russians back, The invading forces are said lo bo retreating along this entire front, and also be retiring be- ifore the advancing A list rn-Oeninm troops north of Xolkiew and Rawa Tfusktt.

A Herman official communication says that the Teutonic forces have crossed tho" Dniester 'north ol' Ifa'licx. and have driven the Russians some miles into Ihe hills. IYi.rograd, June U7, via A Russian official slalenicnt giv- cn out here tonight admits that the Russian forces on the. front between Mobrka and Xurawn, in (la- licifi, soulh of hembcru 1 are falling back-. The shilement adds that in the theatre, in the region of Van, Turkish Armenia, a battle between 'Russian troops and tft'i'at hostile force is in progress, Tiflirc.

June LM-. occupation by the 'Russians of (lob, a town twenty-five miles north of hake Van, and a movement, of Kussian forces'toward i-illis, Armenia, (he armies of wo Turkish commanders have been concentrated, point to a general improvement inthe situation from Ihe standpoint of the Reported Heavy Rain A crew coming from St. Louis on one of the afternoon passenger trains, reports that the heaviest rain ever seen fell in St. Louis last Tiight. The rain extended from St.

Louis to At Oclmnr. they say. water three and I'oiw feet standing in the streets, and they saw men wading out into the stream to recover articles whieh had washed from the houses. TIRE BLEW OUT AND AUTOMOBILE WAS TURNED OVER James Carney Seriously Hurt Saturday Night; in Accident Near This City' About midnight Saturday night when "Will Dessert, James Carney, Frank Brush and Leo Shilling we IV. returning from.

liinlsville Dessert's car, Mr the machine KIRBYHADEN BOUGHT HOTEL IN BRUNSWICK Closed Deal by Which He Became Proprietor of The Florence Hotel Today B.F.OSBORNE PASSED AWAY THIS MORNING car turned over and Mr. Carney was seriously hurt, suffered sov- era! broken ribs, a. hroken collar bone, and it is rinnored that his right 1 ing was punc hired hy a part ol: the Broken steer'uig gear. 'Yank su fained a badly bruised face, and was injured tbout the head, but his injuries arc lot; thought to be serious. Mher two occupants of the were not hurt.

The accident occurred while the ar was running down lii.ll at a A'ood speed. One of the tires blew ant, and the car became unman a go- iblo. "plunging into a ditch and urning over. The injured hoys A'erc brought to this city and tak- to their homes where physicians ATrc called to minister to their injuries. The car literally was torn ip.

Young Carney is an employe of he "Wabash and resides on Carpen- cr street. Franlc Bush is om ploy- id at the Mission billiard parlor. Kir by den, who for several years has been mJU.ia.gor of tlie Mer dm i its hotel ir.ii city, a deal today by which he became proprietor of the -Florence hotel in Brunswick, and he will, take Has Been 111 For Many Months- Funeral Services Will be Held Sunday Afternoon charge, of-the business-Jnly 1. He will be succeeded afctlic Merchants hy lv. G-.

Bownmri, son-in-law of A. C. proprietor of the hotel. Ha den has made many friends in his residence here, and all will regret to see him leave He is per- sonally known to 411 the traveling men who have everihad occasion to conic to Moberly, Land is held in high cstce'm by That he will make a success of his Brunswick venture is assured), and his many friends will, take axlvajitage of the opportunity to caU-npon him when ever they are in He has the best wishes the M'onitor for success in his new home. Mr.

and Mrs. IT. B. C'lilfillan vent to Milton, Iowa, in their car for a brief visit datives and friends. with FELL AT HOME AND SUSTAINED Notice Young People Tonight, at; eight o'clock at the Baptist church Miss Anna Mac Xcntmycr, State Secretary of the Young Peoples' branch of W.

C. T. will address the Young People on this work. Every young person of the town is urged to be present. that he into the house was because (ho lady living next, door to the Raiser homo saw him before he could get into the house.

LOUIS WONSCH DIED SATURDAY IN EAST ST. LOUIS Is Survived by Five Siters, Two of Whom Reside in This City Here ago one- from This Found The Man Something like two years Bob McCannn lost ol inch rope, which was stolen his property in this city, mo miner ho reported the matter to Thief of Police llinton. and a short time later a man was arrested, charged with tho thrft. The prisoner admitted his crnilt. but was nof prosecuted as IIP paid Mr.

Crinne for tho rope. Billy Thich-n, who has been spcndinrr a two weeks' vacation with his parents and other rcl- in Monott. returned to Moberly. Billy also visited in Jonlin and Tnlsn, while away and reports having had a splendid i time-, Louis VYiiMsrh, 48 years old, died Salnrday aflcrnoon in St. Mary's hospital in Mast St.

Louis, al'ti-r a short illness. Mr. was well known here, where ho frequently bad visited, and news ol: his death will prove a source of re- rrret to all. Surviving him arc-a son Loo, and a daughter, M.iss I'nttie alvthe'rino AVnnsch, of Denver; a brother, John Held, and five sisters: Mrs, Ed. Kaufman a nd Freys.

leben, ol 1 Moberly; Mrs. 0. P. Kritc and Miss Lillic Held, Kast St. Louis and Mrs.

Oeorgc Match- inskic, San Dicrro, Cal. Tho remains will be brought to this eilv tomorrow and taken to Was Immediately Taken to The Woodland Hospital and is Receiving 1 Treatment BERT SHEARER TO BECOME Mrs. N. Kring, of "West street, a pioneer resident of cit, and one of th best cc this known ladies in Moberly, fell at her home last, night, and sustained a broken p. Kring immediately was taken to the "Woodland hospital where she is receiving treatment.

Owing to the fact; that she is more than SO years old, her injuries are regarded as quite serious. Following the removal of Mrs. Krin to the hospital, her A BENEDICT Was Granted License Yesterday to Marry Miss Anna Maude Davis Att 11:30 o'clock this morning Frank Osborne. died at his home, 323 North Clark street. Mr.

Os- bor.ne had been in poor health for several months, and during the past week had been sinking- rapidly. He was conscious until just a few minutes before his death and bade parents -a-nd wife goodbye jnst he la sped into un- qonsciousncss. Mr. Osborno had for years been an employe of the J. T.

Cross Lumber Conipauiy. He was an honest, hard7work ing man and had many friends who will learn of his death with regret. He was 4o years old August 12, last, and is survived by his 'wife, his mother, Mrs. Sarah Hubbard of near Higbeej four Osborno of Jefferson City; Lnm Osborne, of Knitl, John, of Columbia, and C. P.

Osborne of Ccntralia four sisters, Mrs. Eugene Olds and Mrs. J. S. Shoiisc, of Moberly; Mrs.

C. L. Buckler, of Columbia and Mrs. Kverett Old ham, of St. Louis, also are left to mouiMi his deatli.

Mr. Osborne was a member of the West Park Methodist church, the Court o(: Honor and the Modern American Lodges. Funeral be held from the residence at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon, conducted by the Uev. B. SON OF UNITED STATES MARSHAL TO WED THIS WEEK Mis May Bentley Will Become Bride of John Lynch, Tuesday Morning.

F. Davis, and burial will be in Oakland cemetery. of Monroe county, was sent for and arrived in "Moberly today to be with her aunt. The many friends ol: Mrs. Kring will regret to learn of her misfor- une, but trust that she will soon begin to improve and be able to return home.

Late yesterday afternoon Cir- uit; Clerk Marshall issued a mar. riagc license to Bert Shearer and Anna Maud Davis, both of (his city. That the happy pun 1 intended to surprise their friends is cvidcne- denuod by tho fact that no inti- nml.ion as to when they will be married has become public. Mr. Shearer's 'partner professed surprise last; night when questioned by a reporter, and denied any knowledge of the approaching mar riagc.

Miss Davis is a vivacious young lady who Moberly for won rnany has resided near some time and has 'riends through her The Granted a Divorce divorce instituted Mrs. Klsic Ivoblec against her husband, Robt. Koblec, was tried in circuit hi 8 morning, and resulted in lourl plaintiff being granted a vorce, custody of their child and per mouth alimony and a cash ium of $1.000 as suit money. Mrs. rxobloe was represented by Tuntcr Chamier attorneys.

erly and vears has for the past been engaged the chapel at Martin Mahan 'si cific Exposition to any young lady undertaking parlors from which who will secure a club of 250 sub- place the funeral services will be scribcrs. For particulars A Liberal Offer The Missouri Woman, a maga- devoted to the interest of Women's Clubs of all kinds religious or political, makes in offer of a free trip to Pan-Fain lady 250 sub- hcerfui disposition, She will make an ideal helpmeet for the happy young man of her choice. Mr. Shearer was reared in Mob- several in the grocery business on North Fourth lie is n. gentleman of exemplary bits, honest and industrious, and is in every way worthy of the happiness which has fallen to his lot.

The Monitor extends hearty congratulations and best wishes for a happy married life for this estimable pair. The Rev. N. Boyd performed the ceremony uniting Mr. Shear- and Miss Davis in marriage, at at: 9:30 o'clock last his home niht.

Mr. and Shearer will, make their home at 506 West Rollins street. Pi conducted by the Rev. AV. T.

lien- will be in Oakland son. Burial cemeterv. for kalsominmg Hardware Co, d3 M'iss Frances Nise. Mr. and VV.

Yeagcr Are you going to the Parcel. Post'and son, who hove been visiting sale next Wednesday, June 30th, relatives and friends here and At the Como Madison, returned yesterday rm going. at to their home itf U.S. ARRESTS HUERTA IN TEXAS IS CHARGED Former Dictator Taken by Soldiers, But is Released on Bond Ordered El Paso, J. A June Victorino Hucrta, who as Dictator ol: Mexico refused to salute the American flag, and Gen.

Pascual Orocxo were arrested early today at Newman, N. on the charge of conspiracy to incite a revolution against a friendly country. A detachment of U. S. Cavalry escorted them to El Paso and then to Fort Bliss, where they were detained during the day.

Hurcta was released on bond and Orozco was freed on a bond of "I did not intend to enter said the former Dictator. "Perhaps I may return at some future time, but not fewer than five years." Vivi Hucrta" cheers and hsmd- clapping greeted the General as lie walked from the Federal building to the automobile that carried him to Fort Bliss. Gen. Huerta left the train Newman, traveling the last niles by automobile. He was driven into the city, as the guest of United States officials, and escorted by a detachment of the Fifteenth United States Cay airy.

John Lynch, and Miss May Bentlcy, both of this city, will be married Tuesday morning. The Father P. Carney, pastor of St. John's Catholic church, will, read the marriage ceremony in the presence of relatives and friends of the bride and groom. Tlie attendants- will be Miss Helen Bentlcy, a sister of the bride, and Mr.

Win. J. Savage. Following the ceremony the bridal, party will be tendered a wedding breakfast by the bride's mother, Mrs. Katherinc Beiitlcy, 308 Taylor street, and Mr.

and Mrs. Lynch will depart for the east on. Wabash passenger train No. 2, where they will spend then honeymoon. Upon their return they will go to housekeeping this city.

Miss Bentlcy is one of the bes1 known and most highly cstecmec young ladies in Moberly. She was reared in this city and foi several years has been employee as a bookkeeper for the O'lveefo Wholesale Company. Pretty and refined, her sweet disposition lias made her a favorite with all her acquaintances and all will be pleased to learn of the happiness which has fallen to her lot. Mr. Lynch i a sou of "Mr.

and Lynch of this city and SAM TAYLOR BOUND OVER TO CIRCUIT COURT Had Preliminary Hoaring- in Judge Bruns' Court at 8t. Charlea cYsterday is known to all of our citizens. He is engaged in the construction niul is rapidly forging to the front as one of the shrewdest and most successful men in this line of work. lie wns reared in Tonight $15,000 Mobcrly and is cut coined by all for his many fine traits of character. He is in every way worthy of the splendid young lady who will become his bride: The Monitor takes great; pleasure in extending hearty pre-nuptial eongratnlations to this estimable young couple and wishes for them a long and happy rm life.

The preliminary bearing of Sam Taylor chargcd with tlie 'murder of Chauneey Barrett in a box ear near St. Charles several weeks ago, wa held in Judge Bruns'Ibourt in St. Charles yesterday, and Mr. Toylor was bound toyer await the action of the circuit court of St. diaries county.

The charge. against him is murder in the first degree. Mr. Taylor's attorney, M. J.

Lilly, of this city, and 11. Wilson, of St. Charles, made no argument for bail, asd entered into the preliminary merely for the purpose of getting the evidence which the State will use in its prosecution of the case in the higher court. Mr. Tailor will probably plead self defense.

Chaimcey Barrett was killed in a box car in a moving Wabash freight train. Taylor alleges that Barrett and his brother, Roy, with several other men who were in the car, attacked him, when lie ordered them from the train. To save himself, he fired at them. Chauncey Barrett was killed and Boy Barrett Vas injured. 'Taylor was beaten severely about the head and body.

Circuit court meets the latter part of this month, is not probable that Mr. Taylor's caso will come up for trial at that time. A Comparison 'Ms Ivobiuson 1 as popular the who invented safety raxors would be at a barbers' convention." man POPULAR PAIR WERE GRANTED A LICENSE at 20 Barnes Was Released John Barnes, the you'ng negro charged with stealing a. suitcase from the baggage room at Union Station, was released from custody in police, court this morning, when he proved that the charge arose through a mistake. A friend held sent him to the station to have bis grip checked, but did not give the boy an adequate description of the Barnes checked the wrong one.

Then the owner had him arrested on a charge of stealing the grip. Claude Webb and Miss Norma Whiles Probably Will Be Married Today in A marriage license was issued late yesterday afternoon to Claude Webb and Miss Norma Whiles, both of this city, and friends of the happy couple intimate that they will be married at the bride's home this afternoon. Miss 7 lliles is a pretty and vivacious young lady who has made her home at 429 Jefferson avenue for some time. She is a favorite with all her acquaintances and will make an ideal helpmeet for the happy young man of her choice. Mr.

Webb has made his home in Moberly for some time. He To Use Wine And Water Washington, IJC.C., June 18.4; 'he drcadnaught Arizona will be christened with wine and water tomorrow when she blides from the -ays in th New York Navy Yard. Gov. Hunt and the launching party from Arizona, who called to- on President Secretary Daniels, clcarc'd' np all loubts about it. A carboy of water, the first lint spilled over the famous Roosa volt dam, will be dashed onto tlie traditional bottle of wine will be smashed on the bow.

"The bine-jackets think there must, bo punch back of "the Hunt told Secretary Daniels, "and so we think she must be christened with punch." Won a Season Pass Forrest G. Ferns, son of lion. F. G. Ferris, -formerly of this city, and who js'well known to all of our citizens," and whose family is intimately connected with Moberly people, Mrs.

Parris being a daughter of Mrs. M. Rothwcll, was the winner of the season pass to Robinson. Field donated by Schuyler P.Britton, the Cardinal's owner, for best letter telling why Bert Bush, the Globe-Democrat's corfifcc recruit ball played should or should not; be fired. His follows: Sporting Editor oi: the Globe- our great national game men, men who can think and act quickly.

Such qualities those shown by Bert Bush belong only to big leaguers. to the core, holding up well winder fire all through the garatv-saw a small chance, hut nevertheless it WAS to win his "game in the last employed as a brakeman for and unhesitatingly sent tho Wabash. and is an industrious man in with the winning run. Such vonng man of exemplary habits, man as this, who can deliver; who Is in every way worthy of the goods in the is sought the young lady whose husband he is to become. The young couple will make their home in Moberly.

They have the Monitor's best wishes for a long and happy married life. Croquet sets arc man Hardware Company New- da by every manager, and therefore, he will, beyond a. doubt, be kept. FORREST G. FERRIS, JR.

5255 Von eVrson avenue, St. Louis. 1 Peter McKirk, of near in the" city shopping this week purchased of Thomas Son, one of their top bugffieii.

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