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VPA OFFICIAL PAPER City And County THE WEATHER Generally fair tonight and Saturday. Not much change in temperature. i 11 BLACK HILLS "Richest One Hundred Miles Square On Earth" VOLUME TWENTY-ONE -LEAD, SOUTH DAKOTA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23. 1914. PRICE FIVE CENT! EM) DAI MRS.

CARMAN'S MEXICANS STILL WARSHIPS ASSISTING CONGRESS WONT ADJOURN TODAY ALLIES IN FIGHT Aircraft for the First Time Co Efforts on the Part of the Democratic Leaders Have Come Forces in a Battle Germans Suffer Greatly by the Fife from the Sea to Naught, and Both Houses Remain in Session Will Try Again on Tomorrow (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Oct. 23. Efforts' to adjourn congress sine diet- sfgain failed today, the house mi senate adjourning until noon tomorrow. This has postpone the end of the session for at letfst another day. The talk Wilson exercising hir constitutional powers and adjourning congress, was general today, but nothing materialized.

I (By the Associated Press London, Oct. 23. Frencl warships today are standing ivy the British monitors which lifve been hurling shells at Landmark, be tween Ostend and Nieurt. For nearly a week this trt-paty combat has raged between the? allies and the Germans, and up tut the present has been so nearly eijial that the fronts of both armies' have swayed back and forth witlitfut a decisive victory. For the flrjfi time in the war aircraft and warships have CROSS-EXAMINATION Accused Woman Tell Her Own Story to the Jury that Is Trying Her for Murder (By the Associated Press.) Mineola.

N. Oct. Florence Conklln Carman, clarged with the murder of Mrs. Louise Bailey, took the stand today tor her cross-examination. Late yesterday, in her direct examination, the defendant told of her whereabouts at the time of the murder.

She admitted that she had once slapped the face of a nurse in her husband's office, and that she had jiad a telephone device Installed to hear the conversations between her husband and women patients; tjjat she had asked her daughter to fluit playiug the piano on the niaht of the murder, because she fas ill in her room i Mrs. Carman passej through the ordeal of cross-examination well. Her story, denying afl participation in the crime, was unchanged when she left the stand. she had concluded members of her house hold were called to' the stand and swore that what sae had testified to was true. Sarah Conklln, her mother; Mrs.

ilda Powell, her sister, and Miss Elizabeth Carman, her daughter, ona' by one, swore that she was in bed when the shot was hred; that she then donned a kimona and slipeprs and went down stairs to (he waiting room for a minute or two and then re turned up stairs, Elizabeth said that she went to her mother's room and found her there. The defen dant fated the ordeal with a smile. but once, under the fire of intimate questions, she seemed about ot faint, but smelling salts revived her. She broke down after all was over and cried Mrs. Powell said that she had let two women out the front door, wlio had been locked out by the night latch; that the 'phone was around on Hie other side of the house, and that she had entered the waiting room door shortly after the shot had been fired.

She declared that she told the defendant what had happened. Dr. Carman corroborated the testimony of the other members of the family as to who was in the been aiding simultaneously in the movements of the Und forces. The Germans are hlrrying forward fresh troops and i heavy guns, the latter to reply to Ihe damaging fire from the ships. Although the Germans appear to have been pushed back at certain joints, they seem to be holding the line between the sea and La Basse.

fWhen the Germans get their heavy guns in position it is believed tijint the situation will become evei more acute. The British naval loss Is nellglble, although sides must hare suffered heavily on the land. The Germans claiA to have put a British torpedobojt out of action. King Albert ofJ Belgium seems to be at the seem of the actual fighting, according to the British admiralty. HOLDING SESSIONS l'eiort-t that the Agas 'alien te Convention has Adjourned have Ween Denied (By the Associated Press.) Washington, Oct.

23. The Mexican contention at Aguas Calientes is till holding sessions, according ta official reports from there received today. Border dispatches had declared that the convention had adjourned. TOMORROW'S FOOTBALL GAME Coach Schmidt and his gladiators will meet the SturgiB team tomor row on the gridlroned field at City park, and they expfccj'to take the scalps of the visitors'. There is not any use of Sturgis team If one which any team In the Black Hills has goodreasons to fear for the members oil it are fast and heavy, and play tie game all of the time.

They yhave 3iad men watching the Lead team pfrform, and believe that they lave I line on the way our boys are aping to frame up their fighj tomorrow, but there will he something fliat will fool them before till gaiujb Is over. Our fellows are lexpelting a hard game, but are Spina into it prepared to win, or to fife the heavier team from Sturglk one of the greatest games it hatV.ever had. Everyone should be ot tomorrow to root for the home team, rr all who see the game is sufe to Beene of the best that will lit played this year between Ilirfh school teams in the KTack Hilfc. The game (Mil be called promillly at 2:30, and will end with the (High school carrying off the honors. Deadweod today is playing with Belle, f'ourche, and expect to maW-A -better showing than they did with the Rapid City team last Saturday.

house on the night of thtr murder. He said that he had-'not known Mrs. Bailey prior that night. He said that Celio Cblman, the maid was In the olfl'ce once that night, but that liis wife was not. The BurlingJOn oday was five hours late, ansWlke Northwestern one hour behind' time.

Heavy rains was given as ths iatise. ed the employes of the- company more than he could hare by any other appointment that he could have made to that Important posi lion. After Mr. Clark Jiad concluded. Hie association again assured Mrs.

drier of Ihe undying love and affec lion which was by all of tin Association's members for her ant', hers; and that -'while they grieved at her departure from the city, they trusted that the lime would be shor' when she would be with them. Mrs. Grier, Junior and President Clark then left the hall, the mem hers of I lie association again risinf! to their feet. There being no other business tt come before the meeting it was ad journed MRS. McClLLOt'H IX 1.K.A1) Those who heard Mrs.

Catharine Waugh McCulloch speak on -equal suffrage on her recent visit to this city would certainly not miss an opportunity to listen to her again, were she ever to return to Lead. There was not a dull moment, from the beginning to the end of either address. Airs. McCulloch never lacks either fo a work or an argument. Her luethodOf treating a subject is orfglnal and her Jicen Hashes of vfll are most entertaining, The address it the Methodist church deai witfc the gradual development it omen from the earliest ages, ofc the world to the present time fit accordance with the standards whicj wen had prescribed for them.

As pairVegan to demand that women stould ossess intelligence as well as sympathy, women who became ntelligenttcame to ask for freedom fcstead of (dependence. Mrs. McCullich closed with a vivid description of a famous picture seen abroad and lamed "Jthe Knight-errant." A beautiful oman is in a forest, bound kafliK and foot to a great tree. A knight has come up behind her and is severing: her bonds with hbj sword. Her gratitude leaves no doubt that in the future operate with Naval and Land generally speaking, the psitions of the allies have been maintained that the enemy is artive in the region of Arras amf the river Som-itie; that they nave had some partial successes in the region around Verdtfn and Pont a Mous-son.

AUSTRIANSlONTINUING TO MAKE ADVANCES Berlin (Via Wireless to Sayville, L. Oct. 23, Information from Vienna says tkat it has been officially announced, that the Austrian troops are stiU gaining ground. That they have Attacked the Russian fortified position near Falsztyn, and on Tuesday stormed the heights of Magiera; that they have occupied the last Carpathian pass, driving out the Russians, and that Hungarian territory is now clear ol Russians. That the Austrians are now advancing toward Screth, in the crown lands of Bukowina.

WILL FILE ANOTHER VERY STRONG PROTEST lilted Suites Will ninv Ik-ninnd the ItelcitMo of the Tuk Steamer riutmA Washington, pet. 23. The United States government has decided to protest to Great Brltian against the seizure' tlie Standard Oil company's steamer Platurnia, demanding her release from detention ut Stornoway, Scotland. GERMANS CLAIMING SUCCESS ON THE YSER Ollicial Statement Makes Things Look Hotter for the Raiser in of Friyire Berlin (Via I.ondoji), Oct. 23.

The German official" statement, issued today, says: the Yser canal yesterday we gained successes Yesterday, south of Dixmunde, our troops advanced. West of Lille our troop advanced. West of Lille our attack was Successful ami we took possessionof several villages. On Hie rest fit our front it is generally (juieU The Russian attacks neat West Augustowo have been repulsed. There Is no news from the southeastern Held." FAREWELL RECEPTION' The inclement weather ofj last evening failed to cast a diinper over the spirits of those who wished to attend the farewell recepaon the Presbyterian church in honro of Rev.

und Mrs. R. E. I. Hayes, for nearly one hundred peoule avail- ed themselves of the or tlie occasion.

Messrs. B. Kcker apd R. Clark and Miss Helen Danielson rendered a number ot beautiful solos, appreciated by all, Rev. Star-rug.

Rev. Von l.ehnsherg and Rev. K. C. Warren were the, main speakers of the evening, tholr talks dealing with the work of Jhe departing ipastor in Lead ith the best 'wishes of those present for the future success and prosperity of the pastor and wife wh have so endeared themselves tp their congregation, Tlje church wasj beautifully bedecked with autunir leaves and pine cones.

Rev. and (rs. Hayes were the recipients of everal beautiful gifts of solid silverware. Dr. Find-later making the presentation in behalf of the chuih.

The Sunshine society, gave a sit of lovely silver oyster forks, Mrs. Ozniun presenting them. A purse full of silver was presented by Mrs. Grier. The presents were a complete surprise to the recipients who responded feelingly In wo that expressed their appreciation and high regard for thog6 wn0 ha(j planned and PRESIDENT CLARK AND THE HOMESTAKE VETERANS the enfranchised woman will more than ever be loyal to man, because she recognizes the aobillty and generosity of his deed.

The morning speech at the Opera House told of the successful workings of suffrage Illinis. From the beginning, schools Ibr instructing the new voters were established and at the ver first general election tribute was pfid to the intelligence of the womeii as vtfters and their efficiency as Judges of election. Undesirable polling ilaces were eliminated and disorerly conduct was unknown. As ls. McCulloch said, "One very smalt woman at the polls seemed to be nmch a force for order as a ver large policeman." Neither Mils Addamsjior Mrs.

McCulloch have expressetXthe antagonism to tuen which farmed a part of the Itock in trade of the suffragists are women an early da. They esirous to be of real use in the woVjd and believing thai the power to lvave voice in the government of their country will increase their power to help others many fold. LIBRARY ASSOCIATION The South Dakota Slate Library association opened its first session in the Carnegie library of Ueadwood at 2:30 p. in. on Wednesday.

There were seventeen librarians present from the different public and college libraries of the state, Including the president. Miss Ctir-'rent Sioux Falls, who had not expected to be present at tlie state meeting on account of Illness, program for tlio afternoon was as follows: noil tan. Three minute report of librarians as to their year's work. Appointment of nominating committee. Magazine Kxchange and 111 Use of Small Library-r Miss Miner, Yankton Report of the South Dakota Li brary Commission and the Work tione in the fetate Ooane Robinson (Given by Miss Lilly Borreson, Field Librarian.) Library Legislation Is it desirK iilile to Change any of the Provhtid it.ns of the Law of' 1913 W.

H. Powers, Brookings. To What Extent can a Consolidation of St fcool and I'ublic Library be Effected tin a Sntoll Town Mrs. Gilford, Caiton, Mils Rowe, Spear-fish Normal The meeting wai an enthusiastic one and the program was most en-teresting. The tVee minute reports of the librarians were very encouraging, showinV a great in-ereise In library spiH.

and great practical progress In library work throughout the state. Ttvjs is largely due to the wort of thefiew State Library Commission, established by law in repifft given by Miss BorresorH the lielil librarian showed un aifaoum of work accomplished, such ins no othdjr state commission, during the first iear of Its existence, cal( boast oft The State Library Commission is undoubtedly a success and established just at the crucial moment for South Dakota. I A most delightful banuuet was given the visiting librarians, by (he members of it be Deadwood Library board, at the Frapklin Hotel, 'on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Wil son, president of the B.

D. Federa tion of Woman's Iflubs, and a mem ber of the S. D. Library commis sion, was also present. The members of the board who were present were Mrs.

Smith, Mrs. Wilson Mr. Goldberg and Mr. Schlicting. The visiting librarians are very appreciative of the hospitality of the Dead-wood board, who are champion hosts and hostesses.

The Library association, on Thursday morning, united with the Higher and Secondary Education section in a point session. After that session the librarians took the trolley for Lead, wherey they were shown through the various works of the Homestake, and visited the High School library, the Hearst Free library, the Recreation building (including the picture show), and the Hearst Free Kindergarten. PRES. WILLIS E. JOH.VSON President Willis Johnson of the Aberdeen Normal school spent the morning in Lead loollug over the mine and meeting" friends.

President Johnson will be remembered as the gentleman" who gave the commencement address at the Hieh school in Lead last June, at which time he met a number of the business men of tHe city, and also at that time met Grier and had a most pieasant conversation with him. He expressed his great )n the loss to ttfe state of Mr. Grier by death. Mr. Jo'-inso has a look which Is used as a tqjlt in the schools on South Dakota liisiry and civil government which is expecting to revise in the aear future, and the Information obtained first hand concerning Mhe' great mining interests of the Hills will doubtless receive considerable attention in the new issue.

Mrs. R.trr-Swift and Mrs. C. "Yates fc-ere 8p from Deadwood Itidiiy accrijnpanfcd by Mrs. Yates' friends Mrs.

C. H. Jennings and wiftio. Cottage Grove, Ore. The visitrsreatly enjoyed tlie sights of thl totn and took in the Recreation bujding, postoffice und portions oT-'the Homestake works.

SEVENTH ANNUAL ROAD RACE ENTRIES MfiK Automobile Kvent IleVveen hot Angeles and Phoenix Will Start Novemhpf Oth (By the Associated Press.) Los Angeles, CaJC Oct. 23. Entries for the seventh annual road race between JLos Angeles, and closed yesterday, with twenty cars nominated. The start be from Los Angeles on the horning of November 9, with njjfht controls at Needles, Cal. Und X'rosrott, finishing at Phoenix, November 11.

CITY COMMISSIONERS IN REGULAR SESSION Yesterday afternoon tlie board of c'ty commissioners met in regular weekly suasion. Mayor Howard presiding. Present, Commissioner X-'ur-ran, excused to attend to city business wllh Engineer Hickock of the Burlington road; Commissioner Fogiesong. The iiiiimtes of tb previous meeting wre reud and approved. Mayor loward reported for Commissioner! Curran, irho was present, but ahsefu on ciif business, If that Is possible, nndtated that complaints hid befn made concerning Ljftsj; steps on 'Grand and ism luoiin-sRBau nsen serveu on xim Burlington Xjtilrcad company and -A.

JliAso to have them repaired. II stated that all of the work in' life department was caught up, and tuat everyiing was now in good sharfe fort theVlnter. Commissioner Foflesong, in his report, jtated that ihe work! of surfacing Baltimore street with rock was abdut finished and if the rain had Jiot come would this week. He also stated that had begun work on Addr street, but that the rain had inteWerpea to some extent with it, bin a few days of good weather will see the Job completed. All of the rest of the work In his (Continued to Pace Three.

FRENCH CRUISER AND SPANIARD IN COLLISION New York, Oct. 23. -The officers of the Spanish steanjfr Telesfora, arriving today fromBuenos Ayres, reported that theiFrench cruiser Descartes, in the harbor of Castries, St. Lucia, jfn October 5, collided with a Spanish vessel, which was badly damaged. The Des cartes, which as only slightly in Jured, was nit allowed to sail until she had gien bond to pay for the repairs of the injured vessel.

KARLSRUHE IS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ALABAMA Utile Gernum Cruiser lias Sent Thirteen British Merrluiytmen to iiott tout of -Atlantic ct. 23 dis London. Oct patch from Tenenffe, the Caaary Islands, says that the German cruiser Karlsruhe has sunk thirteen British merchantmen in tl Atlantic ocean since the beglnniot; of hostilities. The news was binuglit by the German steamer Creefeltl, which brought more lian 400 members of the crews of the British vessels tunk as prisoners to Teneriffe. The Karlsruhe a less than ton registry, and has conducted a brilliant commerce destroying campaign in the Atlantic since the opening of the war, dodging the more powerful British cruisers by her superior speed.

PORTUGAL MONARCHISTS ATTEMPT UPRISINGS Small Affairs Easily put )iiy Have Keen Dmiii by the Authoritiut at Once Lisbon, Portugal. Oct. 23. The monarchists ol Portugal attempted uprisings night of October 20 and 21 a various places, but all of them wre easily put down by the authorities. A sharp conflict occurred between the troops and citizens at Mafra GERMANS CONTINUING THEIR VIOLENT ATTACK i Notwithstanding the fierceness of the Assaults Alliet Maintain Their PnsMions Paris, Oct 23, p.

m. The French official communication today stated that tne nave con- tinned their violent attacks between the sea and Basse canal, but, At a special meeting, held on Thursday evening, October 22, 1914, almost the entire membership of the Homestake Vteerans' association, assembled at their hall, the capacity of which taxed to fts utmost to accommodate the members present. At St o'clock President Ttichard niackstone, accompanied by President K. H. Clark of the Hpmectake Mining company, Mrs.

Grier, and Thomas Johnston (frier, entered the hall. Upon 'their entrance the members of (lie association present arose to their feet and remained standing until the visitors ll.ad been seated President Richard lljackstone. in a few well chosen, Introduced to the nii'tubcrs of the association President Clark of the Homestake Mining company. I President Clark, in 'responding to tlie introduction, expressed his great satisfaction In havinglieen given the opportunity to he) brought into such close contact wjth so many of the faithful and lonj employed employes of the Homestake Mininr company. After President Clark had acknowledged his Introduction to the members of the association, it was resolved by an unanimous and a standing vote that he be admitted to membership In Jhe Association of Homestake Veterans.

President Clark' in acknowledging his election as member of the Homestake Veterans' association, thanked the merabers for the honor that they had shown him. He also stated that he aas more than delighted with tht mariner in which he found everything connected with the Homestaks Mining company and its affairs and those of its associated industries. He also stated that while jmany competent and capable men had been proposed for the superintendency of the Home stake Mining i company after the death of its lormer superintendent T. J. C.rier he felt in his heart that when ie appointed Richard Blackstone to that position he pleas carried out thf reception.