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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
TORNADO In ITALY
DOES MUCH HARM
Coasts of the Bay of Naples and
Of the Gulf of Salerno Devas.
tated by the Elements.

Naples, Oct. 27.-The beautiful coast
OF the Bay of Naples and the Gulf Of
SaIerno and the islands of Ischia and
PrCCida have been devastated by 81
peculiar combination of the ele-
ments. The exact number OF victims
has not been learned, but $50 persons
are said to. have been killed. The
monetary loss is great.
The disaster appears TO have come
in the form of a tornado, having three
centers, the first over the island of
IsChia, the second over the town of
Tore Del Greco. on the eastern coast
of the Bay of Naples, and the third
sweeping the Gulf Of Salerno. Accom-
panying the win were, q cloudburst, a
tidal wave and violent cTuptions from
Mount Vesuvius and from a crater sud-
denly opened on the summit of the long
extinct Mount EpOmeo, on the island OF
IsChia.
Islands Suffer Most.
Ischia and the adjacent islands suf-
fered most. Nc Americans are reported
in the troubled zone, foreigners having
recently given hat section Il wide
berth because Of the cholera epidemic.
Throughout the night much con-
fusion existed as the failure of the
electric and telegraph wires left the
territory in darkness and without
means of easy communication. Ad-
iltAA ri lA'oAAttl vi AilAill9ANA Va ma 1870 49,
ut IsChia organizing the relief, for
which $4,000 Is already available.
The coasts of the mainland, which
yesterday were beautiful with their
growth Of orange, lemon and mandar
in trees, have been oyerrun with rivers
Of mud and ashes from Mount VcsuV-
ius. Human bodies and the carCasses
OF animals have been discovered.
Scene is Desoiate.
The unlUuG high road from Sorrento
to AmaIf and SalcrnO formed by ter
races in the mountain cliffs and Dor
dcred with fruit trees and vines, was
uurcCognizable today. At several
points Iandslides have occurred.
Next to the loss at Ischia the great
est damage was cone in the towns Of
Portici, Tore Del Greco, Resina,
AmalG, Sorrento, Maiori, RavcllO, An
gri, POntc CagnaO, Cetara and Mont
COrvinO. The station master on the
railroad at Fietri, a mile and a half
west or SalcrnO, was killed by an cleo
trio shock, while attempting to tele-
graph the news of the disaster to other
points.
Reports from Ischia describe the sit
uation there as distressing. The ia
NOUS baths of LuCulluS nave been de-
troyed. At some points the lava from
Mount EpOmeO is 20 feet deep. When
the cyclone was at it's height enormous
hail stones fell and huge rocks de-
taChcd from the mountain peaks anne
tumbling down.
At Tore Del Greco the roof of a
building was blown off and the floors
cOllapsiug. carried n sailor, his wife and
chtld Of Is months into the cellar. The
woman was killed and the husband,
with the babe in his arms, escaped from
the place only to be drowned i'm the
street. The babe was rescued.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
JAPANESE BUDGET is
ATTACKED BY PAPERS

Toxic, Oct. 26.-Today's opposition
papers attack the proposed budget as
and minister of finance. at the dinner
Of the Associated Clearing Houses last
evening.
The principal criticism Is That the
=c-ccc-cct'= 2c1 icc1 policy IS con
Trajectory because it is annually bor-
rowing postal savings of SIS, 000. 900 for
the railway fund. Consequently the
redemption of $25, 900, 600 of bonds year
Iy, which policy OF Count Katsura said
would be continued, will result, 1t Is
declared, In releasing $780, 600, 900 only.
The governments avowal OF the
success OF the last conversion OF 4 per
cent bonds is seriously doubted.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04

CHICAGO-Another obstacle In the
tangled street railway situation here
was removed by Judge Pete- s. Gross
cup i'm the United States circuit court
when he entered an order allowing
the acceptance of the consolidation
traction company ordinance passed by
the city council October 10. The ordi-
nance provides for the rehabilitation
OF the lines in the northwest part OF
the city and gives their control to
the Chicago Railway company. The
suit fled by Mrs. Charles IT. Yerkes,
the widow of the former street rail-
way 10 profect bar &c GOO COO
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
FUNERAL OF GENERAL
ECKERT Is IMPRESSIVE

New York, Oct. 26.-Impressive flu
neral services were held today at St
Patrick's Cathedral for General Thomas
r. Eckert. The edifice was crowded
with prominent people, relatives.
friends and business associates Of the
former president of the Western Union
Telegraph company. when Rt. Rev
Bishop McFaul, of Trenton, NJ. j., be-
gan the mass.
There were many large floral pieces.
One was from Miss Helen Gould, one
from Howard Gould and another from
Mr.. and Mrs. George j. Gould.
The honorary ~pallbearers were: An.
drew Carnegie, r. M, Galloway. Thomas
III. Hubbard, Edward Murphy. jr, DR.
John Il. Mcmahon, Albert B. Chandler
David Homer Bates. Charles II. Tin
ker. James Merrihew. p. j. Casey and
William s.. Hawk.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
MiC1Rs.:S MYSTERY TOO
DEEP FOR HHIHAGn Dbl II

Chicago, Oct. &c. - Police Captain
Wood, Of this city, received a tele-
gram today from chief of Detectives
Ryan, of East st. Louis, stating that
Lee Rhodus, a prisoner there, had
confessed to the murder in Chicago
on August 5 Of DIR. William f.
Michaelis, a dentist. The telegram adds
that Rhodus has admitted robbing
several drug stores and groceries in
this city.
The murder of the dentist has
proved a mystery too deep for the
local police. Twenty suspects were ex-
amined, but no discriminating evidence
was adduced. Michaelis was shot down
at night almost at his own door step.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
GERMAN EMPEROR GUEST
OF KING ALBERT TODAY

Brussels, Oct. 27.-Elaborate police
and military measures were taken to-
day in connection with the visit Of
Emperor William and other members
Of the royal family to King Albert. The
streets were lined with 10, 600 troops.
The press calls attention to the fact
the emperor never returned the visit
of the late King Leopold III. to Berlin
In 1904, and expresses the inion that
the present call, which will be followed
in the spring by a visit from President
Fallieres. of France. marks a new era
for Belgium.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04

CRAWFORDSYILLE, IND Ralph
Wilson, mernber OF the Wabash coll
.lege football team, who was injured In
the game at st. Louis Saturday, died
Sunday, according to dispatches re-
ceived here. Wilson was playing a star
game at halfback, when he received a
blow on the head and retired. He was
left In ST. Louis when the team re-
turned home, but his injuries We're not
thought to be fatal and his death was
unexpected. Wilson was ~ years old.
He was playing his first year on the
wabash team, His home was In this
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
NORTH AMERICAN
SUED FOR LIBEL

Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 26.-John X.
Tener. republican candidate for COVER
nor of Pennsylvania today swore out al
warrant for the arrest OF T.. A. Van
yalkenburg, editor and president OF the
North American company OF this city.
charging him with criminal libel.
The warrant was not served, but
counsel for Mr.. Tener sent a letter TO
Mr.. Van ~Valkenburg. informing him OF
the action taken and notifying him that
a hearing in the case would be held on
Friday,
The North American has accused Mr..
Tener OF being interested In ''get-rich-
quick frauds"
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
DISTRESS MESSAGE is
SHOWN TO BE A FAKE

Newport, r. l, Oct. acknowledgements
today proved that last nights wire
less message or distress purporting to
come from the big tank steamer Okla
homa with 46 men abroad, was a hoax.
The revenue cutter Acushnet. which
had picked up the mysterious IS. o.
ST." was In communication early to-
day with the Oklahoma well down
on h southern coast on her way TO
Port Arthur, Tex, and she reported
everything all right.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
CABINET WILL STICK.

Athens. Oct. 26.-The cabinet which
announced its resignation yesterday.
has decided to max another effort this
evening to obtain a vote OF confidence
from the national assembly. KIM
George refused to accept the retirae
ment Of Premier venizelos and his as.
s~ociates.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
WOMAN LEADS A DUAL
LIFE And IS CAUGHT
Trusted Employe of Fraternal
Order Steals Thousands, but
Goes Free.

Denver, Colo, Oct. 27.--For 20 years
Miss Julia M. Donnelly came and went
as the trusted bookkeeper and CASH
Ter of the Ancient Order United
Workmen in Denver. and was sup
posed to be living a frugal, quiet, II
uneyentful life. Recently she is said
70 have confessed that during three
years of this time she lived a re-
markabIe dual life. spending $4,000 OF
the orders funds intrusted in her care.
She admitted that h had gone
home each night, exchanged her sim
pIe attire for handsome gowns, dined
iavishly, hired automobiles, sent flow
ers costing as much as $50 for a sim
gle bunch to friends, given literally
10 charities and loaned money freely.
When the crash came as a result
of the discovery that she had altered
the figures of the printed financial
statement after the proof had been o..
KID by her superior, she broke down
and admitted she had taken funds for
q period of more than three years. in
order to crafty her longing for lux
ury.
mowers. 81 craved fine clothes, rich
meals. automobiling, and the opportu-
nity TO help my friends. And opportu-
nity to grasp all these was made so
easy for me ] couldn't resist. It's gone
now You'll have to do with me what
ever you see fit,"
Her brother, S. Clifford Donnelly, and
a few loyal friends enabled her to re-
turn to her employers $4,000 OF the
missing sum and they allowed Miss
DoneIly. who was a complete physi-
cal and mental wreck. 10 go free.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
AuaHlTT lN pAkoTA.

Huron, S. D., Oct. 26.-President
Marvin Hughitt, OF the Northwestern
system, accompanied by several Off
GERS and members OF the board of d.
rectors, was In Huron today. They
were making a tour Of the Northwest
ern lines In South Dakota with a view
to inaugurating several changes and
improvements.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04

PHiLADELPHIA. PA,-Excitement
over the worlds series between the
Chicago Nationals and the Philadelphia
American league teams. 1t Is said. was
the cause of the suicide last night OF
Frank Ayers, Is ears old. Ayers was
a delivery boy In a department store.
and when he was refused permission
to absent himself TO see the gam mere
on last Monday the boy gave up his
position. When his parents learned that
the lad had quit work the boy was sent
10 bed without his supper. Later he
was found hanging TO a balustrade.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
ALFALFA { MEET.

Kansas City. Nc. Oct. 2hs-.At the
convention of the National Alfalfa
Miller association here To-Day the
various phases OF the alfalfa meal busi-
ness were consiiered. During the dtp-
cussion II was brought our that Ia Col
orado and Nebraska there wcrc ~ militia
valued at $250.G0Q.
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04

NFW ORLEANS, LA.--A cAose frona
Rio Janciro 70 the Pica yurso sayn; The
steamship Wasly was wrecked near ~
lighthouse az Arrosaies. or Para 49,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04

HANNIBAL, MO.--Firo Saturday
noon destroyed the pattern and saw
shops OF the burlington route. Three
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1910-11-04
sATTED BALL KILLS HIN.

Dana. Ind, Oct. 26.-Samuel Jamer
80 years old. died here today as thc
result OF being struck In the temple by
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28
SHRLMKS FROM POMP

When Princess Victoria of England. daughter OK
Queen Alexandra. girl of IA it became her duty
day to hostess Juvenile entertainment at
Marlborough house In the middle OF 1t she suddeny
disappeared. messenger dispatched to Bucking-
ham palace to II the truant had away to grand
ma" but she wasn't there At last letter from her
begging mother" not to be angry: she did hate
parties and she had to stay with the duchess
of Teck till this
Not liking parties has been Characteristic OF this
princess since though, having strong OF
duty which developed she older. she doesn't
away from them any the Strand. But
who know her know that If she could choose her
life It would be far from court-a life free from
of etiquette and the friends she
loves Whenever she from the formalities
surround her she does Stories told OF her
planning incognito with her sisters other
bers Of the court to earoom or shop where for
little while she do Just other women do. She
likes drop little anonymous surprises the children
she encounters. when she shopping in Pen
rith and three small boys looking ongingy at tho
toys in window The priscess Immediately took the
part of Santa Claus In their lives those
small and ragged boys had all the they wanted.
Princess Victoria has good deal Of tact. the
Gentlewoman. and while she little about court life
her influence brought about needed changes
be grateful to her. Up the time of King Ed
wards accession the breakfast hour for the ladies'
waiting o'clock in the summer and $40 in
the winter. They didn't like 1t. of but in
a household changes easily made Princess Vic
toria however got the hour changed eight O'Clock
for all the year round 1t She who Z
much more comfortable breakfast room for them than
the at their desposa during Queen Vctoras reign
True nature she has always refused to have
lady in waiting. When she public
she is accompanied by of the queens etiquette
for bids her appearing alone. She has, by the way
eral faithful attendants who always like going about
with her when they They are her nephews and
nieces with whom she has been a great ever
since they little things.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

fact that out of population of three and hai NIL NH
read and write
The dynasty Of Uganda. of which Daudi Chua is tne
thirtyseventh representative in its earlier origin was
king to the inhabitants of Egypt though as lh'erhar
rage took place with the native who have always
inhabited the kingdom the present representative is IN
appearance negro with slightly paier skin 'nah 'ne
average large, clear eyes. That there Is good
ground for the belief in Egyptian origin proved oy the
fact that certain portion of his people In feature
Though with curly hair) and In their traditions have
much in with the Egyptians The Kabaka lives
in Mengo. struggling city Of about 10000 Inhabitants
built like Rome seven hills. most OF them OF great
steepness round which marshy tracts The quarter
inhabited by the king and his court and the people OF
higher is clean and picturesque surrounded by
trees and gardens cathedral opened few
helps to give 1t the appearance OF capital city
which 1t will probably resemble more and more as the
improvements in progress carried out.
The protectorate administration is carried on at En-
ebbe which is renowned for its beauty surrounded by
lofty incense trees which have always load of chat
terry and monkeys in search of the plus they
bear at certain seasons of the year.
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in the eyes of the British government,
who are presently eyeing askance the
German commercial invasion OF Per
sia with the Bagdad railway. as .
menace to the safety of India
The seat of government is Muscat,
a picturesque rock-bound port, con-
tanning some $4,000 Inhabitants. and
carrying on trade In the export of
fruit fish. mother O. pearl and the Inn
port Of Indian goods including arms
and ammunition In large quantities.
The sultan, though he nominally exer-
cised an absolute sway over a strip
OF thousand miles of coast line, ex-
tending along the Persian gulf as far
as Katar and containing 10000 square
miles, yet In reality, owing to the
mountainous nature of the country.
his power is confined to the imme-
diate neighborhood Of Muscat
Oman was once a Portuguese pos
ession but finally became an inde-
pendent state through the influence
OF an ancestor of the present sultan
In 1741 and added to the domains,
taking in territory as far south as
Zanzibar. IL gradually lost Its con-
quests and Zanzibar Is now a separ-
ate sultanate under British protection.
There is no danger OF the line OF
sultans or inmans. as they are called.
dying out as there is a large royal
family. the eldest OF whom rs Seyyid
Taimur bin Feysel. The sultan is ex.
tremely proud OF his family OF eight
youngsters. and is not at all
averse to facing the camera In their
company. He is a man who though
he may not have heard of the origina-
tor OF 1t. yet firmly believes in the
Roosevelt creed of bidding the stork
welcome. and the stork on its Oman
ese equivalent IL frequent royal
guest.
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

OF King Carlos and that he suddenly called to the
throne by the tragic assassination of his father his
elder brother, Luiz Although his inclinatons
guide him toward artists life he always pos
sessed Of high ideal of the duties imposed upon him
by his royal birth and a will power to carry
out his ideals at all costs.
The area over which he rules including the islands
of Azores total of 3549O square miles his
people number five and half millions. Though Manuel
ascended the throne at time when there nothing
but the murmur of anarchy in his and his thoughts
assaled by recollections, through
the events which succeeded his accession with
nimty and diplomatic of the situation which does
infinite credit to him and his training.
As 1t is the duty of king to his people to marry
has lately been going a-wooing in England but there
has been distinct hesitancy the part of prin
to share his fortunes. which may or may not
time will show be checkered with misfortune,
with tragedy. and he left England with nothing decided
But later he must make up his mind, and
meanwhile matchmaking Europe is dscreetly but
nestly making plans for his future
His Hghness Daudi Chua. Kabaka King of Uganda
grandson Of the celebrated Mutesa. is minor
regency of three native Chiefs assisted the
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

to that of a king. His native tu-
tors endeavor to teach him Per-
sian, Arabic. history and writing.
but his attention is allowed to be
distracted by the Interruptions OF
the many chamberlains and cour-
tiers who are permitted to be
present. His only companions are
a few young slaves and there is
nothing being done to prepare him
for the lofty duties which he must
fulfill at an early date.
The throne and the many at
tendant ceremonies appealed to
him merely as parts of new
game and he soon tired of the OBJ
sequious homage with which he
was surrounded and to-day he is
no more than an unhappy child.
A change, however, is. promised
by the reformers, who are only
awaiting the voting of funds to
put their intentions in execution.
He will be removed from the in
fuence of the woman's apart
ments foreign tutors will instruct
him in their language; the best of
the Persian scholars will be cho-
sen to inculcate in him the pre-
cepts which are thought best. with
oriental languages and history:
and he will be given companions
of more suitable birth chosen from
the noble families of his Kingdom.
All these advantages will be used
to transform him into ruler such
as Persia ought to have to fifty re-
vive the glories of Alexander and
Darius.
Manuel. king of Portugal. is Just
on the border line of manhood and
is of such boyish appearance that
he may we'll be included among
boy kings. He celebrated his TWEEN
tieth birthday last month and Is
consequently the youngest mon
arch In Europe. 1t will not be for
gotten that he was the second son
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

bin Turk. which Is the name of the
sultan. is a free agent In the manage
ment of the affairs of his kingdom.
yet the Indian government, in the per-
son of British consul and political
agent. keeps in very close touch with
him. and for all practical purposes
Oman is a protectorate of India.
There is a reason for this. Oman is
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

government by a
native assembly
or Lukiko. Be
sides that there
is a British COM
missioner. as
Uganda is a pro-
I e C [ ora tie of
Gre at Britain.
W h o h lps to
keep things In
order with the
aid of n battal-.
lion OF the King 3
African Rifles
and about q
thousand armed
constabulary.
The Kabaka.
however. is al
lowed p erf e c t
freedom, for the
people of Ugan-
da are unique
among the ma
tive races of Az
rica. They are
an amiable. po-
lite and intelli-
gent race. as is
shown by the
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

Meanwhile he is learning Of the wonders of the west
In the shape of toy trains mechanical oys sent
him by other juvenile royalties being taught that to
rule well one must learn first of ALL obeden to the
rules which guide through life
Next comes Ahmed Mira, the boy king Persia,
which holds within 900 square miles scattered
population of nine millions He too the care
a regent, Assad vi Mulk who is head the powerful
Kajar tribe, of which the shahs mother princess
and to whose influence he his position.
not the eldest of the deposed Mira is only
13 old. and another three will pass
before he is crowned
1t is wonder that with the example before him OF
his father. who removed from the throne after
brief and troubled reign of that he bitter
ly when the of his succession brought to him in
the Russian legation for he extremely fond of his
father could understand why he not allowed
go him. only after his vzier had scolded
him harshly dried his and prepared tc
cept the honor which had been done him Now he Is
practically prisoner in his palace In the enervst
ing atmosphere of the women's apartments where his
education is being carried In way contrary TO the
wishes national party, who brought about
his sudden change from the position spoiled child
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

a convenient basis for any operations
which may be necessary to check the
aggressive advances OF any other pow
er in the Persian belt. and as by its
position 1t dominates the entrance to
the Persian gulf. by its port Muscat.
which IS the only share of British In
fuence between Alden. the island of
Socotra. and India. 1t is Of great value
The Elbert County tribune., 1910-01-28

055sssSss,z,. who was born SO lately
as 1906. Only as may
be surmised. the actual
reins of state are not held by his
tiny hands. but by those of his uncle,
who is acting as regent till his ma
1ority. Even his power, though he
represents in theory an absolute
monarchy, is yet in practice, limited
by several advising boards. COM
posed of the grand council, the gov
ernment council. the board Of Gems
orr and many viceroys, who all have
a Voice in the settlement of affairs
of state.
The three-year-old emperor whs
holds In his hands the lives and for
tunes of over four hundred and fifty
millions. is of course, yet in the
nursery with his toys. but already a
scheme of education upon broad
western lines is being planned for
him In order to fit him for his posi-
tion on the throne. Progress is
capable of doing strange things In
China. and by the time he ascends
to the throne. his country may be
one for western nations to cope with
in the field of industry, or of mill
tary supremacy in the east. Already
China is making vast strides. and
assimilating ideas in every branch of
civilization. which cannot but threat
en- with the passage of years. to put
her neighbor. Japan. in the shade. 1t
is to be hoped that the emperor.
when he does come to occupy that
position, which has proved so often
Inflated to many of his ancestors of
the ia Ching or Great Pure" dy-
nasty. of which he is the sixteenth
in the canopized series: may exert
all the influence at his command In
the inforacfc of nooco