Prince George Citizen volume 1, number 39 Prince George, British Columbia, Friday, September 8, 1916 five cents German defense crumbles on West attacking enemy mowed down in swaths of fire of Allied gun --- Germans acknowledge defeat. Paris, September 8. As a result of Wednesday's successes allied troops now menace Comble, the cornerstone of German defenses on the Somme. The French are very close in on the south, Southwest and Southeast, while the British draw near on the north. The French to the big step toward Peronne, also by winning Omiecourt, Germans held this position with desperation, by attacking tactics were too clever, and the village fell with but trifling loss to the assailants. South of Beloy on Wednesday, the Germans launched aboard his counterattacks in succession. Dense masses of Germans, rushing to the assault in waves, were mowed down in swaths by the French fire. The Germans finally knowledge defeat, and then the French charged the scattered remnants and captured a new line of trenches. London, September 8. The German troops along the Somme last night made repeated efforts take back the ground won by the French in their latest advance south of the river. The assaults failed, according to the Paris announcement. On the Verdun front also the French troops were subject to counterattacks, but these efforts were unsuccessful. Aeroplanes attacked Brussels The Hague, September 8. Brussels was bombarded by a squadron of 15 aeroplanes on Wednesday, according to an eyewitness of the raid was arrived here. The raid began at one o'clock in the morning with intermittent bomb explosions that lasted until daybreak. The damage done was not ascertain. Paris, September 8. Violent artillery fighting is underway on the front in Greek Macedonia, the war office announced today. The principal engagements are in progress on the Struma front, in the region of Mount Beles and Lake Doiran. Believe the end is drawing near London, September 8. The Chronicles Paris correspondent wires that there is a general feeling there at the titanic forces at play in this war are speeding to a climax. Von Hindenburg is faced with a serious dilemma and must have more men to check the Russian flood in East. He can only get them by shortening lines in the West, but dare not undertake this task. French capture fortifications and take many prisoners Paris, September 8. In two days' Battle of Somme (Sunday and Monday) the French have taken 6000 unwounded prisoners with corresponding military trophies. We has stormed what Germans asserted were in printable fortifications on a front 13 miles long and averaging over a mile deep, and with minimum losses on our side, have added 50,000 names to the German casualty list. Unlike the German advance at Verdun, which was compelled to narrow almost to a point, the French front has steadily widened. Capture first line trenches Paris, September 8. The French have captured the German first line trenches over a front of 1 mile on the Verdun front, the war office announced today. A breach in the German line was affected northeast of Verdun between Vaux-Chapure region and the town of Chemois. Germans acknowledge defeat. Berlin, September 8. The Russians have pressed back the Teutonic front between Zlota Lipa and Ducister rivers in Galicia. London, September 8. The sitting of the Hungarian House at Budapest on Saturday, when Premier Tisza explain the necessity of depleting Transylvania of troops in order to bring the Russian offensive to a standstill, was marked by the utmost depression, telegraphs a Reuters correspondent. All the members were attired in deep mourning. Owing to difficulties of the international situation, the correspondent adds, the Hungarian Minister of education has ordered all schools in Hungary closed until November 15. British defeat Bulgarians London, September 8. (Official) On the Struma front in Macedonia, several successful raids were made by Entente it patrols on enemy trenches. British guns beat down the fire about gearing batteries on the lower struma. The Hague, September 8. Zeppelin, badly damaged, landed near Mons from the raid on Monday and was dismembered and parts shipped to Germany. Several of the crew were suffering from shrapnel wounds. Petrograd, September 8. The Russians are bombarding the Galician town of Haliez about 60 miles southwest of lumber, says a Russian report today. The town is in flames. In this region the Russians yesterday captured 5600 prisoners. Berlin, September 8. After heavy fighting with the Russians in the sector's southeast of Lemberg, they Germans have fallen back in the sector between the Zlota Lipa and Ducister rivers, the war office announced today. Z�rich, Switzerland, September 8. According to Austrian admissions, the Romanians in one week of war captured more than 1000 mi.� of territory in Hungary. The region occupied includes some of the most desirable sections of Transylvania. Liberals drop prosecution Winnipeg, September 8. Sentiment in favor of dropping the prosecution of the ex-ministers is developing strength. It is pointed out by prominent liberals at the government has fulfilled its pledge to prosecute the ex-ministers and that a conviction on a second trial is hardly to be expected. Canadian delegate makes impression London, September 8. James Simpson, fraternal delegate from the Dominion trades and labor Congress, made a profound impression upon the British trades Congress yesterday by his paternal address, it being the topic of general conversation and admiration even among those opposed his ideas. The morning Post declares he fairly captivated the Congress. Trades unionists endorse protection London, September 8. The British trades Union Congress, representing 2 1/2 million workers, today passed a resolution virtually endorsing protection, and asked for legislation restricting or preventing the importation of cheap manufactured goods. Yesterday they turn down a suggestion of the American Federation of labor for an international labor Congress, including Germans after the war. To recapture Warsaw soon London, September 8. The Mirror's correspondent on the Eastern front says: Brusseloft told him in interview that he expects to recapture Warsaw this year. Mr. E. J. Avison, a pioneer barrister of Quesnel, spent yesterday in town. Mr. Avison has just completed a tour of the lower caribou in the political interests of J. V. Frasier, MSA. German air Raiders buried with brief military honors London, September 8. A great crowd gathered today to witness the funeral of 16 members of the crew of the zeppelin which was brought down during Saturday's raid. In view of strong protests made against the burial of German airmen with military honors, a strong force of police was on duty to maintain order. The whole route to the cemetery in the little village of Pottershire, where the bodies of the Germans were buried, was lined with police. A number of British airmen rode in the procession. The service at the graveside was an abbreviation of the ordinary Church of England ceremony conducted by Army chaplains. The sounding of taps was the only military feature. Declare MacDonald's speech was entirely untrue Smithers, B.C., September 8. MA MacDonald's speech as in the Vancouver Sun of the 4th inst., on the patronage system at Smithers, is completely untrue. Only Liberal minister present at the meeting and today denies it happen. Businessmen present deny it also as a barefaced lie in all particulars. No excuse possible and liberal indignation is great. Wooden plug with a Seattle banner attached was lowered over MacDonald's head at the conclusion of his speech. MacDonald was frantic and threatened violence to author and raved in his bedroom in the Bulkley hotel for two hours. Road Superintendent President states that positive orders passed for years to employ all married men wanting work irrespective of politics. Socialist foreman road gang. GA Pool. Reports of MA MacDonald's speech from the Sun of September 4th: The public purse, charged Mr. MacDonald, was even being used to coerce voters. He told of the meeting the Liberal leader and he had held at Smithers. At the conclusion a minister had got up and said he wished to speak for a few minutes on behalf of about 60 preemptory is who were afraid to speak for themselves, because they depend on getting work on the roads for living. These men were in the audience and so were the road bosses and government officials. Such degrading thing should not exist, said Mr. MacDonald, and the patronage system would be abolished by the action of the Liberal party. Were such management to go on in private affairs it would be made short shrift of. The history of the Pacific great Eastern Railway read like a fairytale and he was convinced that the premier had been looking after his own interests at the expense of the province. Mayor returns from the north Mayor Gillett was on last night's train on his return from his campaign in the Peace. He went through to the vendor who where he holds a meeting tonight. Tomorrow he will return, going through to McBride where he holds a meeting, and finishing his campaign with a grand rally at the Princess theater here on Wednesday night, September 13. The mayor reports in most satisfactory trip having met many old-time friends whom he had known the goonies. He feels quite sanguine as to the outcome of the election. Speaking of the peace country the mayor states that in his experience he has never seen such beautiful agricultural land, remarking that it was the garden spot of British Columbia. Contract awarded for water tower The City Councilman on Tuesday night at eight o'clock. Acting mayor Engel in the chair. Alderman Harper was absent. Only routine business was transacted. Upon resolution of Alderman James, seconded by Alderman Lewis, DuCane, Dutcher & Co., were awarded the contract for the water tower for the sum of $5,259.60. As far as possible all materials are to be purchased here in the tank is to be constructed. The resolution was Kerry. Upon resolution of Alderman Armstrong, seconded by Alderman Watson, it was decided to ask DuCane, Dutcher & Co. to furnish estimates for tanks of the capacity of 6100 gallons, 8000 gallons and 11,000 gallons to be constructed of wood in cement, for use at the power station as a fuel receptacle. Accounts to the amount of $6,516.25 were presented and ordered paid. Moved by Alderman Armstrong, seconded by Olbermann Lewis, that acting mayor Engel, Alderman Watson and Alderman James compose a committee with power to act for the purchase of necessary steel wire for reinforced concrete tank at powerhouse. The delayed cars of wood pipe have now been received, and the work of laying same is going on rapidly. Reserves opened for preemption On the ninth day of October several tracts of land, comprising in all about 70,000 acres, will be open to preemption in this district. The land is for a large part of it mature, suitable for agriculture, many of the quarter sections having from five to 75 acres of meadow land. The various tracts comprised in this large area have been under government reserves since 1911. Since that time Land Cruisers in the government employ have made a detailed examination of each quarter section and have submitted description of each parcel for the public information. About one half of the entire area is situated in a Stewart River and Fort Fraser districts, information of which can be obtained from the government agent at Fort Fraser. The balance of the land is in the Fort George district and lies to the east of here, only a short distance from the transcontinental railway line. Mr. Hearn, the local government agent, has detailed information of these tracts. Local and personal Mrs. Alex Nash has returned to the city after a pleasant visit with friends and relatives in Edson and Edmonton. The regular meeting of the daughters of the Empire was held Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Pete Wilson at the Cache. Mr. L. M. Bowser, formerly resident of prints, now with the 211th American Legion is visiting friends here. The Catholic women's aid are making great preparations for dance to be held in the Ritts Kifer hall next Tuesday night. A good time is assured all who attend. The young men of South gave one of their enjoyable social dances last night in the theater building. The hall was beautifully decorated with flowers and bumping and there were 15 couples present. The dancing continued until the turning off of the lights in the early morning hours. Everyone reports a jolly time. Endeavoring to finish PGE railway within scheduled time Vancouver, September 8. Rapid progress is now being made with construction work on the Pacific great Eastern, according to a statement made at the company's offices today. Tracks are now laid at a point 172 miles from Squamish and 5 miles north of Clinton. At 51 mile Creek a large bridge is under construction, and it'll be some time before this is completed. In the meantime rails are being laid as far as 57 mile Creek, where another bridge has to be erected equally as large as the one at 51. There is no reason to be pessimistic in regard to the progress that is being made, said officials today. Considering the shortage of labor, work is going ahead rapidly and every effort will be made to have it completed within scheduled time. Embargo on B.C. halibut rejected by U.S. Congress Washington, September 8. Congress adjourned today after passing a revenue bill of upwards of $2 million. The amendment placing an embargo on British Columbia halibut was rejected in conference, it being held that it might lead to a trade war with Canada. The amendment giving the president power to retaliate the games nations interfering with American male, by refusing them the use of the American post, telegraph, and cables, was also rejected.