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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-29

lilLE the reading public, the
world over, has been scan
ming the daily reports from
w tho European war zone and
following each move Of the land forces
with burning interest, yet one and all
are eagerly awaiting news of a clash
between the mighty fleets, thereby an
swering once and for all that time
honored claim. Britannia Rules the
Seas?"
SO far there has been nothing to
RAMSAY this boast. Most certainly
emperor william entertains a most
wholesome respect for England's sea
proves, inasmuch as he has discreet
ly kept the German fleet safely out
of harms way. Securely entrenched
behind the mighty guns that bristle
from the almost impregnable fortifca-
tons surrounding the Kiel Canal, the
Kaiser's ships have not ventured far
enough into the open TO permit of a
general engagement of them by Eng
land. There have been several little
skirmishes In the North Sea, but they
could not be classed as a general ma
val battle. In all Of these, II the
meagre reports pertaining to them
are to be believed, England came off
victorious. sending to the bottom those
of the Kaisers ships she was able to
get within range of.
But that is not what the reading
public Graves. It's appetite will not
have been appeased until some such
signal victories as those won by Dewey
at Manila, and Schley at Santiago
have been chronicled, and when It
does come they will want all the har-
rowing details.
Just what part these navies Of the
opposing powers will play in the pres
ent war is problematical. Many be-
Iieve there will yet be a general and
titanic engagement in which millions
Of dollars in fghting ships of the high
est type will be crumpled and sent
10 the bottom by the guns Of the vic
tors. There are others who firmly
cling to the belief that since Ger
many failed so signally to take Paris
after marching with marvellous speed
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-29
HOW AND-SHAKING ORIGI-
MATED.

HLL gentlemen, in years gone BY
carried swords. and 1t was then
the custom for them. when they
met, 10 offer each other their weapon
hand-that is, the hand that would
be used to draw the sword-to show
that they contemplated no treach.
cry toward each other Not to offei
the hand was generally signal for
fight. In this way, the custom became
SO fixed that men continued to give
the weapon-hand to a friend and to
refuse II TO an enemy, long after they
ceased wearing swords. SO. even now,
to refuse to shake hands with a per-
son signifies ill-feeling or enmity. ~
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-29

tempted to handle them while theI
were alive have experienced a shock
not to be forgotten. A few instances
nave been reported when men were
actually knockd down by the severity
OF the DISCHARGE
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-29
Death Dealing Devices
Operated On Land, In the
Air, On the Seas and I'm.
der the Waters Thereof,
All Devised AT A Time
When the WorldBelieved
ltself0n the Threshold of
Universal Peace.
BY \. X. PARKHURST. JR.

~ . f a decade or more men of all
krv the more civilized and enlight-
81 cned nations have been valiantly
atrngClinR to eStn hliSh an In
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1914-10-29
Relative Strength Of the Battle Fleets ofthe Nations
AtWar One of the Most Interesting Problems
Of the Conflagration Now CONFUSING Europe.
BY \. X. PARKHURST. JH

~ =. =: =: c.: e: :: 8: :::
~ Tho EurOpcan war zone nnt
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1914-12-18

T.
scant, smart. trim little taupe-gray
messaline Knockers for a taupe gray
suit, blue messaline for blue suits,
brown messaline for brown"
T. A. Buck stared, open-mouthed,
the paper on which he had been
scrawling fluttering unnoticed to the
floor.
Look here!" he interrupted. "1s
this supposed to be humorous?"
and" went on Emma McChesney,
calmly, I'm our full and complete, not
to say nifty line of women's pajamas-
pink pajamas. blue pajamas, violet pa.
jamas, yellow pajamas. white silk"
7. A. Buck stood up. II want to
say" he began, that IL you are jest
ing. think this is a mighty poor time
to joke. And II you are serious can
only deduce from It that this year Of
business worry and responsibility has
been too much for you. I'm sure hat
II you were"
that's all right" interrupted EN-.
ma McChesney. Don't apologize.
purposely broke 1t to you this way,
when l might have approached it gen.
tly. You've done Just what I knew
you'd do. 80 it's all right. After you've
thought it over, and sort Of got chum-
my with the Idea. you. bs JUS, .,.
Seen on II as : sJn."
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1914-12-18
Nothing but ease, and comfort, and
trim good looks"

Nothing but ease, and comfort, and
trim good looks"
T. A. Buck passed his hand over his
head in dazed, helpless gesture
There was something pathetic in his
utter bewilderment and helplessness
in contrast with Emma McChesney's
breezy self-confldence, and the show
girls cool poise and unconcern.
Wait minute" he murmured, al
most pleadingly. Let me ask cou-
pie of questions, will you?"
Questions? A hundred. That
proves you are interested
"Well, then, let me ask this young
lady the first one. Miss-er-La
Moves. do you honestly and truly like
this garment? Would you buy one
II you saw it in shop Window"
Miss La Noyes' answer came trip.
pingly and without hesitation. She
did not even have to feel of her back
hair first.
Say, I'd go without my lunch for
week to get it. Mrs. McChesney says
can have this pair | can't wait till
our prima donna sees EN-. She'll hate
me till she's got dozen like en-"
Next" urged Mrs. McChesney,
pleasantly.
But T. A. Buck shook his head.
THAT'S all. Only"
Emma McChesney patted Miss La
Noyes lightly on the shoulder, and
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1914-12-18

fore. Mrs. McChesney was busily die.
tating to sleek little stenoErapher.
Morning." said Emma McChes.
ney, looking up briefly. BE with you
IN q minute. and in reply
would say We regret that you have
had trouble with No. 339. 1t is impos.
sible to avoid pulling at the seams
In the lower grade silk skirts when
they are made up in the present scant
style. Our Mr.. Spalding warned you
OF this at the time of your purchase.
We will not under any circumstances
consent to receive the goods If they
are sent back on our hands. Yours
sincerely. That'll be all, Miss Casey"
She swung around to face her visi-
tor as the door closed. II T. A. Buck
looked ten years younger than he had
the afternoon before, Emma McChes.
ney undoubtedly looked five years old
er. There were little, worried. sag.
ging lines about her eyes and mouth.
Il. A. Bucks eyes had followed the
sheaf of signed correspondence, and
the well-filled pad Of more recent die
tation which the sleek little stenog.
rapher had carried away with her.
Good Lord! 1t looks as though you
had stayed down here all night" II
Emma McChesney smiled little
YEARLY. mot quite that. But I was
here this morning in time to greet
the night Waterman. Wanted to get
my mail out of the way" Her eyes
searched T. A. Bucks serene face.
Then she leaned forward, earnestly.
Haven't you seen the morning pa
pers?"
"Just mere glance at 'em. Picked
up Burrows on the way down, and we
got to talking. Why?"N
The Rasmussen-We Skirt COM
pany has failed. Liabilities three
hundred thousand. Assets one hun.
dred thousand" u0U
Failed! Good God!" All the
rosy color, all the brisk morning fresh
ness had vanished from his face.
Failed! Why, girl, thought that
concern was as solid as Gibraltar"
He passed a worried hand over his
head. THAT knocks the wind out of
my sails"
Don't let it. Just say that It fills
them with new breeze. I'm all the
more sure that the time is ripe for
my plan"
T. A. Buck took from vest pocket
scrap of paper andaa fountain pen,
slid down in his chair, crossed his
legs, and began to scrawl meaningless
twists and curlycues, as was his wont
when worried or deeply interested.
Are you as sure Of this scheme Of
yours as you were yesterday"
Sure" replied Emma McChesney,
briskly. "Sartin-sure."
Then fire away"
Here's the plan. Well make feath-
erloom petticoats because there still
are some women who have kept their
senses. But we'll make them as q
side line. The thing that has got to
keep us afloat until full skirts come
in again will be full and complete
line Of women's satin messaline knick-
serbockers made up to match any suit
tsoE gown. and a full Tine u bajama1
fWs women and girls. Get the idea!
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1914-12-18

smiled dazzlingly upon her. Run
along, little girl. You've done beau
tifully. And many thanks"
Miss La Noyes, appearing in anoth-
er moment dressed for the street,
stopped at the door to bestow frank.
ly admiring smile upon the distracted
president of the company. and a CRATE
full one upon it's pink.cheeked secre-
tary.
Hope you'll come and see our show
some evening. You won't know me at
first, because wear blonde wig in
the first scene. Third from the left,
front row. And to Mrs. McChesney:
II ~er'nly did hate to get up SO early
this morning. but after you're up it
amt SO fierce. And it cer'nly was
easy money. Thanks"
Emma McChesney glanced quickly
at T. A., saw that he was plant
enough for the molding process, and
deftly began to shape, and bend, and
smooth and pat.
Lets sit down, and unravel the
kinks in our nerves. Now, If you do
favor this new plan-oh, l mean after
you've given it consideration, and all
that, Yes, indeed. But II you do, I
think 1t would be good policy to start
the game in-say-Cleveland. The
Kaufman-Oster company of Cleveland
have a big, snappy, up-to.the.minute
store. Well get them to send out
announcement cards. Something neat
and fattering-looking. See? Little
stage all framed up. Scene set to
show q bedroom or boudoir. Then,
thin girls. plump girls. short girls,
high girls. They'll go through all the
PAGES. We won't only show the knick-
erb0ckers: we demonstrate how the
ordinary petticoat lunches and crawls
up under the heavy plush and velvet
top skirt. Well show 'em in street
clothes, evening clothes, afternoon
frocks. Each one in a different shade
OF satin knicker. And silk stockings
and cunning little slippers to match.
The store will stand for that. It's a
big I'd for them, too"
Emma Mcchesney's hair was slight
~ tousled. Her cheeks were car
mine. Her eyes glowed.
Don't you see! Don't you get It!
Can't you feel how the things going
to take hold?"
by dad!" burst from T. A. Buck,
I'm darned IL l don't believe you're
right-almost-But are you sure that
you believe
Emma McChesney brought one little
white fist down into the palm Of the
other hand. "sure? Why, I'm SO
sure that when shut my eyes can
see T. A. Senior sitting over there
in that chair. tapping the side Of his
nose with the edge of his tortoise.
shell-rimmed glasses, and nodding his
head, with his features all screwed up
like blessed old gargoyle, the way
he always did when something tickled
him. That's how sure am"
T. A. Buck stood up abruptly. He
shrugged his shoulders. His face
looked strangely white and drawn.
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1914-12-18

ney?
She was out Of the Office before h
had time to answer, leaving him stand.
ing there.
In the dusk Of late winter eve.
ming just three weeks later, a man
paused at the door Of the unlighted Of.
fee marked Mrs. McChesney." He
looked about moment, as though
dreading detection. Then he opened
the door. stepped into the dim quies
Of the little room, and closed thu
door gently after him. Everything t..
the tiny room was quiet, neat. ORDER
~. 1t seemed to possess somethin.
Of the character of its absent owns..
The Intruder stood there a moment.
uncertainty. looking about him. Then
he took a step forward and laid ono
hand on the back of the empty chair
before the closed desk. He shut his
eyes and 1t seemed that he felt her
firm, cool. reassuring grip on his On.
gers as they clutched the wooden
chair. The impression was 80 strong
that he kept his eyes shut, and they.
were still closed when his voice broke
the silence Of the dim, quiet .ittis
room. 4
Emma McChesney." he was saying
aloud. Emma McChesney, you great
big, fine, brave. wonderful woman.
you! believe In you now! Dad AID
] both believe In you" =
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
Nd. BRANCH OF A.S.P.l.
IS ORGANIZED in CITY

Yesterday afternoon ut five o'clock
in this city. the North Dakota branch
of the American School Peace
League was organized. NJ. w. Wem'
ett of Valley City was elected presi-
dent; v. P. Sauires of Grand Forks,
vice-president; c. r. Travis of May
vile, second vice-president; G. H.
Arnsdorf of Valley City. secretary,
and Laura B. sanderson of La Moure,
treasurer. us
GOVERNMENT BY COMMITTEE.
Washington, D. C., Get 22-The
Mexican National convention at Aguas
Cahentes, which recently voted itself
sovereign authority in Mexico, has
appointed a committee of five "to as
sumo duties Of five cabinet positions
in Mexico City, according to advices
to the State Department today. The
committee wilg take charge of port.
folios of foreign relations, war, public
instruction, justice and finance. No
mention was made in dispatches OF
what the convention would do with
reference to provisional presidency,
but it has been expected that this
question would await the arrival OF
General Zapata or his delegates be.
fore deciding.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
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MiCR|GANIGRADUA1ES
BANQUET At M'kENz1E

The University of Michigan alumni
banquet was held last night at the
Mckenzie hotel, with fifteen gradu-
ates and former students present.
No fixed program was carried out,
the reunion consisting of -talk-fest
in which all IF the old grads went
over again the activities of years ago
at the Wolverine university, and OBJ
tanned from the younger men some
idea of the progress being made there
now. Those in attendance at the
banquet were:
Judge and Mrs. r. B. Goss.. Attorney
E. B. Register. Superintendent c. G.
Root, Principal C. F. Bolt, Dr. and
Mrs. Rawling, Gen. E. A. Williams,
and B. H. Rawls, all of this city; and
Miss Minnie Nelson, president of the
State Federation Of Women's clubs;
Superintendent D. M. Stegenga Of
Mott; superintendent T. o. Sweat
Land of Enderlin; Miss Stiuble of
Grand Forks; President Kroese of
jamestown College; and Judge Wish
elk of Wishek, N. D.
After the banquet, the little crowd
got together an startled several hund-
red people with a series of ''U. of
MS" that made up in quality what
they lacked in quantity.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
BILL LOR|MER
IS INDICTED
True Bills Found Against Him
and Many Associates.

= Chicago, Oct. 22.-William Lorimer,
former United States senator; John
X. Eegrave, chief clerk in THE Office of
state auditor, and twelve officers and
employees of Lorimer-Munday chain Of
banks, of which the defunct 1AaSalle
street Trust and Savings bank was
the head, were indicted by State
courts today. Thirteen true bills,
charging conspiracy to ruin various
banks, operating confidence game,
embezzlement and larceny were
charged. Others indicted included
Charles B. Munday, Thomas (McDon-
aid, Charles G.. Fox, Abraham Levin,
Edward Pctts, Paul Hazard, John
Rife, Frank Novak, Charles w. No.
yak, John B. Deveney, Harry w. Hut.
tig and William Lorimer, Junior. The
chief indictment alleged mulcting of
LaSalle Street bank of 100000 in
money and securities. Capiases for
the arrest of defendants will be is
sued tomorrow.
Lorimer, Munday, Fox, Mcdonald,
J. P. Gallagher of Lorimer & Gala
CHER Construction company, already
were under indictment in the Federal
courts charged with misapplication of
funds of thei diaSalle Street bank,
while it was National bank, prior to
it's incorporation as State institu'
tion., The combined capital of the
banks which closed June. 18th was
$1.6O0,O 900 and deposits over s6,0N00O0.
Scores of Chicagoans then saw their
savings of years swept away.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
Fierce Battles in Northern
!. France Are Still UndcCiSiVe
GERMANS ARE
Confident
Claim They Have Repulsed En-
envy Near Lille.

Berlin, Oct. 22.-An official an
nouncement tonight from chief head
quarters says: con User canal heavy
fighting is still progressing. The en-
emy is reinforced by artillery fire
from the sea at point to the north
west of Nieuport, but in the engage
ment a British torpedo boat was put
out of action. by our artillery.
Fighting continues to the west of
Lille, and here also our troops as
sumed the offensive, repulsing the
enemy at several points. The Eng
lish have lost several machine guns
and no decision yet has been reached
in the eastern theater of war;
Lille Scene Of Action.
The German war office announces
the following from the general army
headquarters:
'1Fighting on the User canal still
continues. Eleven British war yes.
sells assist the enemy's artillery. East.
of Dixmude, the enemy was repulsed.
Our troops advanced successfully in
the direction of Ypres. Battles to
the northwest of Lille very severe, but
the enemy slowly retreating along
whole line. Fierce attacks from the
direction of Toulon Heights repulsed
with heavy losses to French.
"The fact is the British admiral
commanding fleet all along the front
from the North sea to the Swiss Dor.
der and side claims to have repulsed
attacks of the other, or to have pro-
gressed at various points. The con-
tending armies seemingly are so near
ly equal in strength that neither can
force the other back of pierce the
frcnt or get around the wings.
The German official statement says:
"ln the northeastern war theater
our troops are pursuing the retreat
ing enemy in the direction of Osso-
wetz, Russian Poland. Several hund-
red prisoners and machine guns were
captured. Near Warsaw and Els
where, in Russian Poland, after sew
eral days battling, no fighting was re-
ported yesterday. The situation still
is in state of evolution" age
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
Men
stop MOVE
TO ADJOURN
FILLIBUSTER HOLDING SEES
SION, BUT MEMBERS
LEAVE FOR HOME.
WAR MEASURE signed

Washington, Oct. 22-Unless an
agreement is reached tomorrow for a
recess until after tha November elec-
.tions, congress ma, stay in session
indefinitely without al quorum Of eth
er house in Washington. Fillbuster-
ing of the southern democrats, who
are fighting for legislation to relieve
the financial stress in the cotton
states, upset the carefully laid plans
for adjournment of congress at 6
o'clock tonight.
Led by Senator Smith.
Led by Senator Hoke Smith, GeOr-
gia, the cotton belt members at the
last moment prevented action in the
senate on the jCint resolution to adj
journ sine die, already passed by the
house.
A spectacular feature of the situa-
tion was dash in an automobile by
the president from the golf links to
the capitol to sign the war revenue
bill before adjournment. The pres
ident signed the bill and several 9TH
ers, attired in golf suit and wearing
a pair Of eyeglasses borrowed from
Senator Hughes.
Signed Bill in Haste.
When 6 o'clock arrived the demo
cratic senators, who had been fighting
for adjournment gave up. Before =
o'clock arrived, scores of representa-
tives and senators left town and 9TH
ers took later trains. Leaders are
dubious of any adjournment at this
time, but pointed out that some sort
of recess over election might be
agreed to. The house had passed a
resolution early in the day providing
for adjournment, sine die, at O'Clock
tonight. In the senate, Senator Mar
tin sought to have the same resolution
passed, but at every turn he was met
by filibustering tactics and Senator
Hoke Smith, who demanded success
sive roll calls on motions to adjourn
until tomorrow. Cotton state leaders
of both housese asserted they will
continue the fight tomorrow.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
Three killed IN
FlGD? WITH BAND
OF nIGHWAYMEN
Gold Coin Found Strapped to
Bodies With Belt.

Blaine, Wash, Oct. 22.-The band
of men who it is believed robbed the
bank of Sedro W'oolley Of $4,000 Sat,
urday night, and whose progress
northward through sparsely settled
parts of two counties, have been con
tinued, fell into trap three miles
north of the international boundary
early this morning, two of their mum.
ber being killed and third wounded
by a posse.
Clifford Adams, 25, Canadian immi.
grafton inspector, was member of
the posse, and was instantly killed by
one of the robbers Two dead rob,
bers are both young, wearing belts
heavy with gold coin. Ehkeith, a
Great Northern railroad detective,
was wounded and an unidentified rob.
ber also was wounded. Two other
robbers escaped, but probably will be
captured.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
Bismarck Making Record
As Convention Center
A.G. Crane Of MinOt beads
the Dakota f. A. for Year

The final ballot for the election
of officers for the North Dakota
Education Association for the en-
suing year, was held yesterday
afternoon at the conclusion of the
meeting in the Auditorium. A. G.
Crane, president Of the Normal
college at Minot, was selected 10
head the teachers organization for
the coming year He was elected
by a majority of seven votes over
Miss Fannie c. Am.don.
The results of the balloting on
the other offices, are as follows:
1st Vice-president-E. r. Ed
wards of jamestown, 1879; A. G..
Crane Of Minot, SO.
End Vice-president-C. l., Wig
ness Of Bismarck, 202sH e. R. Ed
wards of jamestown, 53
Treasurer-Richard Hayward of
Grand Forks, 1872; j w. Riley OF
Fargo, ITS.
Member of Executive Commit
tee-P. S. Berg of Dickinson, ia;
C. c. Root of Bismarck, 115.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
DANGEROUS INMATES
OF ASYLUM At Large

jamestown, N. d., Oct. 22.-Two pa
tients here escaped from The state
hospital and so far have not been re-
covered. Both were unusual cases
and of the criminal insane class. One
was Thomas Allen of Williston, sent
to the asylum for murder. He is a
short, heavy-set man with dark curly
hair and mustache. He was found
insane by the jury. He is of the
feeble-minded type and may return
to his former home.
The other patient is Fred Mitchell,
and is in good shape mentally; has
light complexion, red hair, slight
build He is nonresident commit
ted from Nelson county and is sup
posed to be a bad man, as his CONVEX
sation relates to having "killed his
man"
Both men escaped at the same time.
A door lock on one of the wards was
picked and the men let themselves
down to the ground by blankets. Pho
tos and kilograms have been sent to
the sheriffs of the various counties to
aid them in recovering the missing
men.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1914-10-23
MRS,CARMAN
MAKES .S;.nG00D
| RESS|0N
Proves Excellent Witness in Own
Defense on Murder
Charge.
CASE DRAWING TO END
Brands Story Of Negress as False
From Beginning to End
on Stand.
CASE DRAWING TO end

Mineola N. Y, Oct. 22.--Mrs. Flor
encesCohklin Carman took the wit
ness stand in her own defense late to-
day, entering sweeping denial of
the charge hat she murdered Mrs.
Louise Bailey. Item by item she
went over the story of Celia Coleman,
a negress in her employ at the time
of the murder, declaring as false
every accusation made against her by
the negress.
Proved Excellent Witness.
She deolafeds the maids story was a
fabrication from beginning to end.
Mrs. Carman proved an excellent wit
ness, answering questions promptly
and frankly and looking squarely into
the eyes of jurors when desiring to i'm
press them with some particular
point. Mrs. Carman was on the
stand nearly an hour under direct ex-
animation. She win undergo cross
examination tomorrow.