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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
The Empress Of Ireland
Rivals Titanic Tragedy;
Calls For Safeguards
THE terrible tragedy of the EN-
press of Ireland, by which
1927 lives were lost and only

"HE terrible tragedy of the EN-
press of Ireland, by which
1927 lives were lost and only
452 were saved. has only been
exceeded by that of the Titanic. with a
death roll of 1885. But the rescued
numbered 745; therefore relatively the
loss of life was greater on the EN-
press of Ireland.
A controversy has arisen between
the masters and owners Of the EN-
press of Ireland and of the collier
Storstad, the two ships that came in
collision at the mouth of the st. Law
renee river, as to where the blame is
to be laid. and the Storstad was seized
by bailiff on claim of $2,000,000
damage against the collier on behalf OF
the Canadian Pacific Railway com
pany. while, on the other hand, the
owners of the Storstad have entered
a counterclaim against the Canadian
Pacific railway for $4,000 damages,
cOntendlng that the Empress was at
ldut anu dlieEluS bSShSeht hufiSdIioh
on her part. This adds to the compli-
cations of the case, and counsel on
both sides are busy searching for
precedents in the Canadian courts.
The question Of blame between the
two ships remains to be settled If
courts can settle 1t, but the grave fault
seems to lie with the general sea
regulations, which are often misinter-
preted, and with a certain want Of up
t0-dateness In taking necessary precau-
tons against collisions and Of using |
the latest appliances.
In contribution to the New York |
Times J. b Millet. the well known
authority on under water signals,
says: collisions between steamships
at sea in fog need not occur. | want
to make that statement as strong
as possible In hopes of assuring atten-
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
Steel Wheels Are Strongest.

tive strengths of wire. wood and steel
wheels recently conducted on the
Richie testing machine at the Univer-
sity of Michigan the steel wheel prov
ed the strongest. This type did not
fail under a lateral pressure of S.94O
pounds to the square inch. whereas the
wood wheel collapsed at 4,5O0 pounds,
and two spokes in the wire wheel broke
at 1000 pounds. In the latter test.
however. no nipples pulled through the
rim.-American Machinist.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
A MIGHTY LOCOMOTIVE.
Steam Traction Engine With Great
Hauling Power.

Steam Traction Engine With Great
Hauling Power.
In view of the oft repeated warning
that the steam locomotive has reached
the limit of its hauling capacity 1t Is
interesting to note that monster loco
motive has just been completed for the
Erie railroad which has a maximum
tractive capacity Of 100000 pounds.
says Engineering News. 1t will not be
denied, of course. that 1t would be
quite possible to build an electric loco
motive which would have tractive
capacity equaling or exceeding this
amount. but the cost of such a ma
chine would be so great as to require
on most railways operating under
present financial conditions special
bond issue for its purchase.
This new monster locomotive for the
Erie has been built for special pusher
service on heavy grades. but it is ex-
tremely doubtful whether any compe-
tent railway expert versed in operat-
ing economics would advise the use
of any such enormous machine for road
service. The probabilities are that the
economic weight of freight trains has
been in many cases exceeded.
The new locomotive knocks on the
head another stock argument of the
advocates of railway electrification.
The steam locomotive has been un-
attacked by the electrical
engineer because it is under the neces-
sity of hauling behind it. uphill and
1ownhill, tender carrying its supply
If fuel and water. Electrical engineers
have argued that this weight was so
much deducted from the available
power of the machine since the weight |
If the tender was not available for
,ractiOn. In this new engine. how
ever. the builders have put a set of
Irving wheels under the tender, and
n this way construct steam loco
motive which has as large percent
lge Of its weight available for trac-
ion as the electric locomotive.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
NEW TYPE OF DRIVING GEAR.

with the new gear the teeth are so
shaped that each is in full mesh as
long as it engages the worm. a fea-
ture that increases the power and
adds to the life of the apparatus.
With the ordinary type the worm
must be set either above or below the
axle casing and the engine must there
fore be set high or inclined in order
to obtain straight line drive. This
Is overcome In the new gear. as the
worm may be set as close to the axle
as may be necessary.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
Protecting Polished Steel Surface

A coating that will protect hardware
and machinists' tools from rusting
may be made as follows: Mix well
four ounces Of dammar varnish with a
half gallon of turpentine and dip the
articles into 1t or apply as wash. A
thin coat of this colorless varnish will
not show on the polished surfaces of
tools. but will protect the surfaces in.
definitely. unless scratched.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

Use kerosene oil and sprinkling
Of emery -four and proceed to sharpen
tools. 1t is not necessary to clean a
stone thus treated before placing the
tool ON it. as the emery and kerosene
will make a good surface on the stone
as well as assist in producing a sharp
edge on the tool
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

Instrument For Measuring Earthwork.
Measurement of earthwork in rail.
road fills and cuts constitutes a large
part of the field work in the federal
valuation of railroads. The work in
wolves innumerable cross sections. and
the Importance of any special means
Of expediting the work or minimizing
the computations is apparent. An in
strument has been devised which EN-
tirely eliminates the need for trigo-
nometric tables in the stadia work and
reduces the calculations to simple mul-
Implications and additions. The instru-
ment is stripped of all attachments not
needed for this work alone and is de-
signed to permit the most rapid USE
Engineering Record
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
SHE DIDN'T GET THE RING.

She limited that a ring was due:
A hat. | knew. l needed. too.
Nv bank account was far from fat
Twas just enough to buy my hat.
But still. like a little fist.
| bought my hat-twas very nice ;
She pinned tag upon the thing.
Which read. MY ring Is in your
hat
Contributed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30
NEW TYPE OF WORM GEAR.
Device For Automobiles That Increases
Power and Lessons Wear.

By placing the teeth Of worm
gear on the side of the wheel instead
of on the outer edge. French inven-
tor has produced new type of driv-
ing gear for automobiles. Only the
center tooth is fully meshed in the
ordinary type of worm gear. while
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

All of the progressive party of the
county are hereby notified to meet
in Dallas, Oregon. at DIR. W. B. Of
fieers office on July 9th at 7.45 p.
M. discussions to be for benefits of
the organization. 34-3t.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

WANTED-To trade good gentle
horse for mileh COW. Phone 1858,
2 bells. 34-2t.-X
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

WANTED-Clean cotton rags. Bring
to Observer office.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1914-06-30

No knife and loss of blood. No
plasters and pain for hours or days.
Polypus, Goitre, Piles, Fistula,
Diseases of Women. Skin and Nervous
Diseases, Neuralgia. Neurasthenia.
Gout, Rheumatism, Liver. Stomach.
Kidneys, Bladder, Prostate. Asthma,
Bronchitis, Catarrh, Dyspepsia Con-
stipation.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
DE WET CAPTURED

LONDON, Dec. 3.-The anxiety in England over the situation in South Africa has been greatly relieved by the news that General Christian De Wet has been captured by the forces of General Botha The captive was noted all over the world for his work during the war between the British and the BOers For nearly three years he succeeded holding against every attempt to capture him until he finally surrendered on receiving conditions His skill as leader regarded as constituting the greatest danger British sovereignty in South Africa in this war so that his capture is looked upon great success He will probably be tried for treason but it is very doubtful that the extreme penalty will be inflicted owing to his celebrated achievements which have gained the ad miratiOn of his foes in the past It reported some
 time ago that he had been wounded in the head and this wound may be the cause of his fall.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
GUTIERREZ IS NOW IN MEXICO PROVISIONAL PRESIDENT EN- TIERS THE CAPITAL OF
 REPUBLIC.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3.-Provision- al President Gutierrez entered Mexico City today according to dispatches re- ceived this afternoon. He was receiv- ed with exclamation and marched to the palace surrounded by picked troops of Villa and Zapata. Carranza is said to be still preparing to oppose the army of Villa should the latter decide to attack him. Except in the north it is not believed that Caranza has much power although it is quite possible that he could still create a lot of trouble owing to the nature of the country and the resulting diff culty in moving troops and supplies. The full story of the entry of the new provisional president has not yet ar rived.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
CHRISTIAN DE WET CAPTURED
FAMOUS LEADER IN FORMER WAR IS PRISONER
COMPANY WILL BUILD
 DREDGE SCOW UP HERE
Prospectus of Alaska Gold Dredging
 Company Arrives in Seward.

Word has been received that the Alaska Gold Dredging and Improve ment company will commence the building of their dredge scOw up here early next spring. The company of which Judge George T. Harlow is president, has just issued a prospectus which is a most attractive one in every respect. It states that the Alaska Gold Dredging and Improve ment company has purchased and fully paid for three thousand two hun dred acres of high grade gold dredg- ing land between Trail Lake and Kenai lake on this peninsula. Mr. S. o. Morford is the attorney for the company. As an adjunct to the pros pectus are writeups from Munsey's magazine and the Seward Gateway as well as serveral illustrations that make the pamphlet most interesting and entertaining.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
HAS THE FORCE OF NOME
 DISTRICT ATTY. BEEN CUT
All Officials Are Being Asked To Cut Down the Expenses of Govt.
 Business.

4 belief has been expressed in some papers that the force of the Nome district attorneys office has been still further cut down as part of the plan of the government to cut down expenses. The district attorney at Nome has had only one assistant for some years and during all last year the assistant transacted all the busi- ness during the absence of his chief. The assistant attorney who was taken to Nome last fall by the new district attorney went out this fall and this fact has evidently caused the rumor that the district attorney alone will be required to do all the work. As the city of Nome is about the only one of any consequence now in the Second division there is no district attorney needed in the other places.
 The assistant district attorney who has gone out from Nome for the winter, or is it for good, is the man who was quoted as saying that the people of Alaska are beginning to have more respect for the law!
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
GERMANY VOTES MONEY

BERLIN, Dec. 3.-A mOmentous meeting of the Reich stag yesterday voted credit of billion and quart CT dollars for the continuation of the The vote practically unanimous, only one man dissenting. This dissenting vote came from Leibknecht the famous socialist member who reported at the beginning of the war to have been shot As Lebknecht voted against the credit of the other members pointed to the vacant seat of another famous socialist Dr. Ludwig Frank who had been killed in battle In this vacant seat there lay
 laurel wreath which had been placed there in recogni
 ton of the herosm of the former occupant who had given his life for the Faherand in spite of the fact that he had the socialists horror of of all kinds During the day Chancellor Bethmann HOlweg delivered speech in which he placed all the blame for the on England which, he declared had organized the powers against Germany for cOmmercalreaSOnS.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
Europe.
BISHOP CORRECTS STORY TOLD IN GATEWAY
Head of the Catholic Church in Alaska Says Murderer of Bishop Was
 Not a Priest.

Some time ago the Gateway published an interview with a gentle man who was a member of the Dwyer jury here and who was also on the jury in the first murder trial that ever took place in the territory. His story was that priest murdered his bishop on the Yukon and that he was tried and sentenced to the penitentiary.
 In the Juneau Empire of November 21 the Rev. R. J. Crimont, the most respected acting bishop of the catholic church in Alaska, tells the whole story and shows clearly that the murderer was not a priest or jesuit at all. AS Father Crimont mentions the Gateway in his recital of the real facts this paper hastens to use the first oppor- tunity to acknowledge the incorrect ness of the story published. The man who committed the murder was Francis Fuller who was evidently crazy. The victim was the venerable Bishop Seghers. The idea that Fuller was a priest came, no doubt, from the fact that he was a member of the party headed by the bishop. By the way, the occurrence took place in 1887.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03

BERLIN, Dec. 3.-Gemany's best wine-producing district, Alsace-Lor- raine, has suffered heavily by the war, and it is claimed that the output this year will be far below normal. Alsace, especially, has a poor crop, according to reports. Not alone had the bad seasons of the last ten years caused a reduction of the area of vineyards to 1OS,S4O hectares, a decrease of 108 hectares Cor about 300 acres) since 1903, but the earlier months of the years were very unfavorable for the development of the plant. The vines were affected by phy!cxera which in- cessant cold rains made worse, and then, when hot weather finally came, the war broke out. In southern Alsace, where the valleys and hillsides of the Vosges are almost entirely given to vine growing, many vineyards were cut down in order to facilitate mili- tary operations, while others were trampled down during battles.
 The result of this has been that the wine crop of Alsace will be approxi- mately one-third normal. Conditions in Lorraine are better. Though some of the vineyards around Metz were cut down when the war began, the crop generally is plentiful enough to discount this. The quality, moreover, is said to equal that of 1904. Good weather early in the season favored a good average crop, and, unlike those of Alsace and eastern France the wine growers of Lorraine were able to give their vineyards all needed care.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
PRETTIEST WEDDING ON
 RECORD LAST EVENING.
Marriage of Young Couple Surround ed by Pretty Scenes and Pleas
 ant Circumstances.


 The wedding of Mir. s. Whitehead and Miss K. Hammerstein took place last evening, Rev. Mir. Cook officiating, at the Whitehead residence amongst the prettiest scenes and in presence of a very large circle of friends. Mir. Frank Cotter was best man and Miss Babe White was maid of honor to the bride who looked exceedingly pretty in a robe of white net and silver over white satin. The apartments were banked with white and yellow chrys- anthemums.
 The bride was given away by her mother and after the ceremony re- ception was held at which very large numbers attended. The happy couple were made the recipients of numer- ous valuable presents testifying to their popularity. Mir. and Mrs. White head will continue to reside in Seward whose people wish them long life and happiness.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
GEORGE MIRLACH HAS SEVEN
 FIRST COUSINS IN WAR.

George Mirlach the prominent jeweller of Seward, has no less than seven first cousins fighting for Ger many in the great war. In letter from a lady relative in German short time ago Mir. Mirlach's brother was told that matters are very serious in Europe particularly for the women folks who never know when the news will come that some loved enc met death. No news has been received that any of MT. Mirlach's relatives have hurt so far.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
LITTLE CHANGE REPORTED

PARIS Dec 3-The French official report this morn ing says that lively artillery exchanges took place yester day at Nieuport and south of Ypres There was also heavy bombardment west of Lens which is about fifty miles from Calais straight line. In the Argonne re- zion the Germans delivered several fierce attacks but all were repued by the French troops Otherwise the stua tion has undergone very little change and military ex- pers seem be at loss in trying to tell how the battle will end Both sides apparently waiting for some opening that will give the opportunity for another at tempt to break through catch the opposite side mapping The end of the fourth month of the war leaves matters pretty much uncertain but it gives splendid indication of the fact that the French army has nothing to fear from the Germans under favorable conditions.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
JEFFERSON REPORTS
 CANADIAN ANXIETY.

JUNEAU.-Oficers aboard the Jef- ferson which arrived from the South this morning report that there is great deal of anxiety along the coast from Seattle to Juneau on the Cana dian side of the channel about the probable proximity of German vessels of war. Many of those living in Victoria and Vancouver are reported to have taken their money to Seattle for safe-keeping while others have buried their treasures. Seymour Mar rows which are no longer navigated by American vessels on the run are drowned on now by great guns mount ed to stop the German should he heave in sight.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03

George Mirlach the jeweller states that the Christmas trade in his line is just about the same as last years. He also remarks that the presents bought for last nights wedding were similar to those bought in the. east for similar occasions.
 Almost every mining journal in the United States has recently given space to the strike at Broad Pass and en- quiries are coming constantly for further information. A. H. McNeer has just received requests for infor- nation from two smelting companies of Butte who seem to be much in- terested.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
u. s. FACED
 BY BAD TIMES
NATIONAL CIVIC FEDERATION SAYS UNEMPLOYMENT
 WILL BE GENERAL.

NEW YORK, Dec. 3.-The National Civic Federation has just made a care full survey of the industrial conditions throughout the country and has is sued report in which it is stated that the United States is faced by coDdi- tions this winter that, to say the least of it, will demand extraordinary philanthropic efforts. The chief trouble, the report says, will come from the fact that an enormous num- Der of people will be unable to re- ceive employment. All this is sup posed to be due chiefly to the condi- tions brought about by the war in Europe.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
GERMANY VOTES MONEY AND
 BATTLES REMAIN INDECISIVE
BERLIN SAYS NOTHING NEW

BERLIN, Dec 3-The German general staff officially that in neither heaer of war has anything o importance happened during the last twenty four hours This official note was issued this morning and does not cover the operations of today Germans are now taking interest in the battle in Russian Poland than m the struggle to the west the general opinion seems to be that the German general staff will await the outcome of the fighting against the Russians before taking determn ed action again in the west The cold weather has hamper ed operations considerably and there many who be- eve that both sides will satisfy themselves with holding each other until good weather comes.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
AUTRALIANS TO FIGHT TURKS

LONDON, Dee. 3.-The Australian and New Zealand troops have been landed in Egypt to take part in the de- fence of that country against the Turks While defending Egypt is expected that they will receive training that will prepare them for meeting the Germans French and Belgans fields At present most ofthem have had only
 few weeks training but they of the finest bodies of that fought under the British flag and are certain to bring glory to their home countries when their time Their stay in Egypt is not expected to be long and they will be shipped direct to join the regular British forces.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
AUsTRIANs RUSHED BELGRADE

BUDAPEST, Hungary, Dec. 3.-The official an- made here relating to the capture of Belgrade states that the city captured by the AuSans at the point of the bayOnet The Hungarian forces ap preached the city from the west and when within striking distance general assault ordered the defenseS This assault was completely successful and the city fell quickly than had been expected s now stated that the Sean government will change it's seat from Nish to Uskub which is further from the Austrians.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
KING GEORGE ON FIRING LINE

LONDON, Dee. 3.-King George went out to the fir ing line today in Flanders and for several hours he visited the troops the trenches His presence had the effect of creating much enthusiasm in the British ranks and several
 demonstrations fwecome were given vOciferousy. The prime minister has stated in parliament that disease has attacked only 10 b in each hundred of the soldiers at the front notwithstanding the climatic conditions prevailing The Prince of Wales remains constantly at the front as member of the staff of Field Marshal French
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
ITALY REMAINS NEUTRAL

ROME, Dec 3-At the opening of the Italian parlia- ment yesterday Premier Salandra stated that no new factors had entered into the European situation that would prompt Italy to alter her policy of neutrality All the speeches made during the day the matter seemed to be in favor of avoiding if unexpected renee compelled Italy to take part in it The feeling against Austria rather bitter and on the frontiers of the two countries the Austrans and the Italians both fortifying against possible outbreak.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
KAISER AND DUKE CONFER

BERLIN, Dec. 3-The official announcement was made this afternoon that Kaiser William and the Arch duke Frederick commander in chief of the Austrian army conferred yesterday at Bresau matters relating to the future campaign in Russian Poland The emperor congratulated the archduke warmly the capture of Belgrade and it is stated here that from this time forward more energetic campaign will be inaugurated by the Teutonic allies
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
GEMANs THROW BACK RUSSIANS

LONDON, Dec 3.-The Germans have succeeded in throwing back the envelopng Russians and reported to be once more assuming vigorous offensive They have succeeded in holding their positions to the westward of Lowcz and the danger of their defeat to be further off than London fully realizes that the reports of great Russian victory entirely exaggerated and it nowe seems to be evident that the in the eastern theaer will be carried without cessation for long time
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
BOMBS FOR KRUPPS

THE HAGUE, Dec 3-A message from Berlin states that aviator of the allies has dropped bombs the Kupp cannon factory at Essen and escaped after his dar ing work. any damage was inflicted the factory it is not known. The aviator appeared suddenly Essen yesterday and several attempts made to bring him down but he went cooy about his work and succeeded in dropping several bombs before turning around and flying away.
The Seward gateway., 1914-12-03
STRONG IN FRISCO.

SAN FRoNCISCo, Dec. 3.-GOver- nor J. F. A. Strong of Alaska and Mrs. Strong arrived in this city last night.