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Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21

He was looking at square. uncom-
promising wall-safe. with round fig
ured disk of white metal on its face.
He knelt before it and tried its knob
After moment 1t turned easily. But
the resolute steel door would not open.
though he tried every combination
that came into his mind. mo use"
he said disgustedly. "One must have
the right numbers"
Then he lifted his fretted frame and
smote his grimy hands together. Con
found it," he said with a short laugh.
Here l am. bankrupt, with all this
outfit-clear to the very tinger-bowls-
handed to me on silver tray, and I'm
mad as scat because can't open the
first locked thing find!"
He ran upstairs and donned rough
corduroy jacket and high leather leg
gings, Were going to climb the hill
today. Chum," he announced, land no
more moccasins need apply"
In the lower hall. however. he sud-
denly stopped stock-still THE slip Of
paper that was in the china dog!" he
exclaimed. What chump | am not
to have thought of it," He found 1t
in its pigeonhole and. kneeling down
before the safe, tried the numbers
carefully. first right. then left: IL
2S-94-O The heavy door opened.
Il was right" he exulted. It's the
plate" He drew it out. piece by piece.
Each was bagged in dark-red Canton
flannel. He broke the tape of one bag
I'll ftnl
tarnished purple-blue like a ravens
wing-then teaservice Each piece.
large and small. was marked with the
greyhound rampant and the motto.
And to think" he said. that my
great-great-grandfath buried you
with his own hands under the stables
when Tarleton's raiders swept the val
ley before the surrender at Yorktown!
Only wait till Aunt Daphne gets you
polished up. and on the sideboard!
You're the one thing the place has
needed"
With the dog for comrade he ira
versed the garden and plunged across
the valley below, humming as he went.
The place was pathless and over
grown with paw-paw bushes and sassa-
fras Great trees stood so thickly
in places as to make twilight and the
SUMMER spots were masses OF pink
laurel. poison-ivy, flaming purple rho
dodendron and wine-red tendrils of in
| terbraided briers. This was the for
est land OF whose possibilities he had
thought In the heart of the woods he
came upon a great limb that had been
wrenched off by storm. The broken
wood was of deep rich brown. shading
| to black. He broke off his song. snap
ped twig and smelled 1t. Its sharp
acrid odor was unmistakabie. He sud-
| denly remembered the walnut tree at
| Rosewood and what Shirley had said:
Il know a girl who had two in her
yard, and she went to Europe on
| them"
He looked about him; as far as he
could see the trees reared. hardy and
perfect. untouched for a generation.
He selected one of medium size and
pulling a creeper. measured its cir
cumference and gaging this measure
with his eye. made a penciled calcula-
| ton on the back of an envelope.
Great Scott" he said jubilantly to
the dog; that would cut enough to
wainscot the Damory Court library
| aud build twenty sideboards!"
tTo BE CoNTINUED)
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21
Fried cauIlfIoWer.

Strip off the outside leaves OF
cauliflower, cut off the stalks, let stand
upside down in salted water for half
an hour, then cook in salted boiling
water until tender, but not soft enough
to fall to pieces. Drain thoroughly,
separate into flowerets. dip them in
beaten eggs, then roll in fine crumbs
and fry in deep. hot fat. Serve with
cream sauce.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21

give you the roses already rooted
Mad Charles and Marechal Neil and
Cloth OF Gold and cabbage and ram
blers. We have geraniums and
fuchsias. too. and the coral honey
suckle. That's different from the wild
one. you know"
You are too good! II you would
only advise me where to set them!
But I dare say you think me presum.
ing"
She turned her full face to him.
'Presuming!' You're furnishing me
now for the dreadful way I talked to
you about Damory Court-before |
knew who you were. oh. It was un.
pardonable! And after the splendid
thing you had done-I read about Il
that same evening-with your money,
] meant"
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21
Lumberman's Estate Pays sas7, 1856 Tax

Salt Lake City.-The state of Utah
will receive a $297,3S5 inheritance tax
from the estate Of the late David Ec-
cles of Ogden, millionaire lumber and
sugar magnate. An inventory places
a value of s6,340,000 on the estate.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21
Barnard Would unionize Matrimony.

Barnard would UnIonIze MatrImony.
Fort Smith, Ark.-Miss Kate Bar
nard, commissioner of prisons and cor
rections for Oklahoma, would union
izc matrimony. mo matter how much
I loved man. would not marry him
If had to work more than eight hours
a day." she told the Arkansas confer
ence of charities and correction here.
Compulsory arbitration between hus-
band and wife and a minimum wage
scale she neglected to discuss.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21
PAYS over "Hush Money"

That's what | call hush money"
remarked father, as he put down the
cash for bottle Of paregoric for the
infantile member of his family.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21
Decision Reversed.

did he decide to marry herr"
Eyes; but she reversed his decision"
May Smart Set.
Gilpin observer., 1914-05-21

was in search Of. Yes. thank you. a
small whisky as before."-London Tit
Bits.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
HOW THE FIGHTING LOOKS
FROM "BEHIND THE LINES"
Continued from page I

battle had been somewhat diminished along the line this denoted
fatigue the The extraordinary
worked the trenches for days before the opening
Of ne battle
But the French nnchmen point
Scissors the French concealed guns mmeres opened
fire simultaneously with tremendous attracted
most attention by the French pontoon bridges
across the Aisnc destroyed by the
artillery this the French 10000 Zouaves who
charged lines almost before the of their
presence
whatever be the be final the
defeat OF the AngoFrcnh resistance
under the forts a third battle would be fought
III the Germans French territory will be freed from invasion
the Allies definite they will bring fresh
troops The impression exists that the Allies
that the offensive place he
Ic wing Recent official communications that d
recon If will be driven from the natural basons
formed by depresions the plateau above Scissors
In abandoning the have only roads to the
north One has many convoons which would them
flank attack and leading Laon would be the natural line
retreat Oraonne the French hold fine strategic position
the town being plateau above the plains where Caesar resisted the
Bcgans and Napoleon gained victory.
The salient feature the struggle the immense strength Of the
German position between ard the Forest of Agonne where their
Notifications of Chinese wall Srategists declare that the
temper has changed evidently tor they no" protect them
Gives caborateIv from the yigor the French attacks
Daily Telegraph correspondent behind the allied lines under
~ ~ on the eastern OF the forest asue north Of
omegne commands the road and is the key the German line
Of communications been taken and ken by the Germans and
On cncber o. the correspondent Carlepont captured
m French infantry who presently before forces The
Germans then elaborated the village but the French
determined 70 retac Thursday Zouayes and Algerian sharp
daring rush across inc open s'ouu Nu ~ ~
A the correspondent adds they checked by the muir
~ fire but finally they reached the edge OF the village where they
met with another devastating onslaught Seven times they charged before
they were able the Germans from the" trenches ana secure inc
village which finally renamed N 'hr PoSS'SSo" VII" "
capture Of big and SIX ntraileuses
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
COMPOSER Maynard
SHOT BY GERMANS
BY {. INMAN BARNARD.

fs-E rotsporI.r. of Tho X. Y Tribune
Paris, Sept pa painful episode
n the recent German occupation Of
We country near the Aigle Forest is
,ae death Of the musical composer, Al
%nc Maynard, author of "Berenlce"
ga other operas He was son Of the
Sie Francis Maynard. for many years
"ti editor Of lie Figaro"
alberto Maynard was residing at his
la Of Baron, near the forest, when
|o German Cavalrymen burst into his
gIoen Maynard was armed with a
rle Tie fired and killed both the
Oelmans.
r,SSocn sfterward a squadron Of
mans arrived Magn, d was forth
.i1 seized and placed against wall
ms garden. There he was shot
nc composers son-in-law, who
5.ssed himself OF as 60 Maynard gar
'e 5r escaped
qagnard's villa, containing pictures,
,.uafy, old porcelain, eighteenth CEN
~ miniatures and other objects,
aeh Francis Maynard spent thirty
gSiSS OF his life i'm collecting, and
,,.. e1 were valued at 100000, was
r,.nned with petroleum by the Ger
~ cavalry and set fire to. II is now
aeap Il ruins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
RUSSIANS THREATEN
REPRISALS ON FOES

September Is
has Hai be arraigned
before the Council OF War having orders charged to burn
all AMI
-coubaants who furnished supple, the enemy
The Russian General Staff formally denies that accusation declaring
by the Russian commanders
extraordinary members OF the Kgen fired the Rus
troops Then the commanders ordered reprs which however
nothing in alleged by the
press o have been
Further claims which really given
altogether different light the attitude OF the officers
Russian toward the pacific population.
regards the Russian general taken Halle and his
acnncut council" says the General Staff this
method conducting will echo the Of the
Russians will know how apply representing the
corrupt morale which high German officers pctscd with
So, much display At Clcnstoclof and Kalsch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
OF SPOHS
CAUSE JOY IN PARIS
Deutschland Ueber Allies" Big German Cannon Dis
carded in Retreat, Is Changed by French
Solder-Wit to deutschland unter Allies"

Of inferior metal, not easily bending
or regalnlng its form readily when
once bent
All souvenirs Of the battlefield are
eagerly sought here. This fact was
taken advantage Of by one ingenious
street vcHdcr. This man was well
dressed and had a mysterious air,
which made him noticeable to the
easily Interested habituGs of tho cafes
OF the bOulcyards, with whom he grad
uEly entered into conversation. He
gave c'rcumstantIal details Of some re.
cent battle which he said he had been
allowed to witness by his influential
relations on the battlefield, and then
he limited to the large, Interested
crowd that he had many sabres.
CaSqucs, etc, that he was willing TO
dispose Of for a small sum. His sales
were 50 numerous that the matter at
last came to the notice Of tn" police,
who found that his precious trophies
were all taken in 1870
Some interesting facts are coming 10
Light about the recent battles I'm Bel
GUM. At Brussels three regiments Of
French infantry and the Sd XouayeS
fought for seven hours with only four
cannon between them. Their losses
were enormous, and the Zouavcs had
their flag taken by the enemy. These
pluCky soldiers were. however. deter
mined not to suffer this disgrace. Fix
ing their bayoncts, they charged the
enemy furlousIy pushing him buck for
the distance of a mile They regained
their standard, but at a terrible cost.
Only 300 Of the regiment returned.
Eng. p soldiers, in reply to compH-
ments from all sides on their spl.n-
did behavior on the battlefield, and
especially their ability to withstand the
encmy's rifle fire, reply that they owe
their power in this direction to the
hard lessons they received in the Boer
war, where they were pltted against
splendid marksmen They say they
find it comparatively easy to protect
Themselves against the Indifferent not
to say poor, German craftsmanship.
A trainful Of prisoners was held up
for a quarter of an hour outside the
station. The Germans tried 20 engage
IN conversation with the English sol
dlors guarding the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
FLOOD IN BELGIUM
BLOCKS SIEGE GUNS
b, ]. BANNISTER.

SPECIAL Cores p1-trt Of The New York
Tribune aaa London standard. J
nellie, Sept. 20.-The Germans intend
70 make o desperate attempt TO carry
Antwerp 0y storm, and their move
neutg on the line from IeTmonde,
Trough Alost % Icssines. in the last
Few days have been intended TO dis
Uise the advance ON Antwerp, which,
an convinced, $ doomed TO fail. Heavy
nins have aggravated the obstacles
e1sed by the flooding of large areas
which the Germans must traverse, and
0eir greaf siege guns will probably be
made useless
There was brisk fighting just south
Of here yesterday. d considerable force
d lhlans being compelled to retire
toward Al0St, leaving two dead and a
humber of wounded Il was a soaking
vet day and on the journey along the
hlgh road from Client through devls-
lated nellie 7 passed some 1000 re-
ilning Belgian volunteers whO had just
been supplied with French rifles as no
nore Belgian weapons were available.
.fese two hattalou- we're rushed out
ron Client 90 OordcRhem and taken
hack when Il was found that reinforce
nents were no longer required.
At Termonde there is a tacjt truce,
oging TO the horrible weather, the Bel
p9ns holding tho north bank Of the
Scheldt and the Germans the south, ex-
espt those parts Of the town adjoining
ne river, which is sort OF a neutral
area abandoned as untenable by both
armies. Before leaving the town on
Friday morning the Germans destroyed
he great church, and the ruin Of Ter
monde Is almost complete.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21

three groups of intrcnched hills, liable
TO be isolated and turned"
tHere a portion of the message has
been deleted by the censor.
Such, briefly, is the scene of the
awful struggle which to-day eclipses
in magnitude and horror, If also in
heroism and organization, the gigantic
shocks Of arms in past times.
I'VE have already seen that the
Allies, crossing the Aisne at Conde-
burg and other points, have also
reached the edge of the Craonne pla-
teau at Vendresse and Vassogne, even
if they are not now in possession Of
Craonne itself. There is thus a sub
stantial breach in the German lines
between Laon and Rheims, and it is no
doubt this threat Of their armies be-
ing divided which accounts for re-
peated and desperate assaults upon the
French before the latter city.
1.-THE little town Of Craonne, situated
at the foot of an abrupt slope which
is the edge of the plateau averaging
sixty feet in height, has been a point
of military interest ever since the time
of Caesar. From II run eastward roads
TO Rothel and Vouziers, which are. now
the only direct ways by which the
main German army could reach Lux
cmburg or draw supplies. 1t is ap-
parently these roads, or parts of them
as far as Argonne, which the German
eastern wing has been strengthening
with deep trenches and other field
works, while the Crown Princes army
has been terrifying Montaucon. on the
northeast corner of Argonne, evident
~ TO protect the way across the
Meuse toward Metz.
This flank is, however, threatened
b. the adversaries, who. under General
Castelnau have emerged in uncXpect-
Cd triumph from the defence Of Nancy,
one of the greatest feats of the war.
The battle at Soussin, which is twenty
six miles east Of Rheims, and half way
from Chalons to Nouziers, shows that
the French are advancing on this line
also"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
Bv f. A. BEAMAN.
Especial Correspondent OF The New York
Tribune and "London Standard"l


Tribune and London Standard."l
Paris, Sept. 18 Delayed During
the last few days there has been a
succession Of trains bearing spoils Of
war to Paris Since yesterday morning
alone twenty-three such trains have
been counted.
The astonishing quantity Of this
booty is powerful testimony to the
rapidity of the enemy's retreat There
are cannon, gun carriages, mitrail-
leuses, motor lorries and trucklOads OF
small arms and ammunition. In fact.
il is estimated that since the beginning
Of last week about sixty cannon, thirty
mitrailleuscs and forty gun carriages
have arrived here.
A wounded artillery quartermaster
at the station disdalnfully regarded
one Of these trains and said:
"All there is IS not worth one OF
our good 10"
The cannon seem very pretentious
and massive by the side Of the trim
little French weapons. While the lat
ter are perfectly plain, the former are
usually ornamented with garlands OF
laurel or oak leaves cncirclInG some
motto.
One inscription Of Deutschland
Uber Allies" had been altered by some
facetious French soldier to "Deutsch-
land Inter Allies" The pieces are
stamped with the German imnerial
eagle and the number of the corps, or
with the imperial crown. The essen
tial parts for firing the weapons had
usually been taken away before the
capture.
The officers sabrcs which have been
brought here as trophies are also very
much criticised for their snowy ap-
pearance. This is out of all proportion
TO the apparent use of the weapons
The ornate handles. which are OF
wrought copper, usually more remark
able for the painstaking labor Involved
in their making than for any artistic
character on the lacework design. and
the big thong, with its gorgeous tassel
of silver silk threads, do not compen-
safe for the narrow, thin blade, often
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
80 Demoralized Again
% Try Advance on
paris, Expert Says.
oapE NOT DEPEND
D'' ON BELGIUM LINES
!. Rafting for Safe Escape
through the Ardennes
and Luxembourg.
-. MI, TO The Tribune.


S,,t ot.-The military cor
uo.DSS s., az "Thc Daily News says
l',g0bI Germans have been losing m
l5' cs,ninc ground ever since they
aeaO y. 49, routed forces IN the posi-
a'.'so ~ oceupied by them. The loss
'lns ~ n rrcscnt is only slight eut
q '.-.'s.;ent 20 be warning 10 the
- trow what 20 expect II they
81 IN much longer where they are
~ 5.Se probability is that under cover cover
,ts;- repeated counter attacks thcy
slresdv made preparations TOT
ta, ;ss,,table retreat, which has been
,as. .s ~ Them by the failure Of their
NJ, counter attacks are not to be
ss implying an intention to re-
sA'A ,bo lost offensive, or even to
49, through the Allies lines, The
800 80 army ia France has gone down
Y. Sill too far, both morally and ma
.ng since it was driven IN disorder
- ;bs Marine 90 enable II to ad-
~, AGAIN on Paris with any hope OF
'- Wfst the German commanders are
5oinr Is gaining time for their re-
Meanwhile the German right
- il being reinforced by troops
from Lorraine. This is what
~irbt be expected.
fortunately for the Germans the
~ ~ their battle front is through
5fiouviIle. Montmedy and Mezleres'
"a thence south TO Hirson and Laon.
AZ enables such achievements as
!. svsilsblc az Metz TO be detrained
-,,Sjn 4 DAVIS march OF any threat
80 mint on the German line.
T1opah the German commander on
~ rVFt is holding on to the Noyon-
I, F2Te posit,on. 10 can hardly be with
~ bore o. KEEPING his line Of retreat
,,,n through Belgium It is too long.
ID exposed and TOO circuItous a route
fsr retreatinC army 20 use under the
circumstances is which Won kluck hnds
himself placed.
what seems probable is that the Ger
-srs will hold the line of the Meuse
ron Litge up through Namur and
civet 70 Ntziores, and then bring their
,-nies back 20 Germany through the
BsIrian Ardcnuos and the Duchy Of
Iayemburg. The Prussian Crown
Prince. by his prccipitate retirement
Il, slready secured his safe retreat
through Luxembourg, and the Grand
Duke Of Wurtemburg can abandon his
rresent communications and do the
,re. leaving the three German armies
,, he right 10 fan back through the
Belgian Ardcnnes under cover of rear
gssrds established at Mezieres and
Nontmedy.
We nav expect then to find Won
Eleck holding OH 20 his present posi-
Ton with a'l his might till he finds he
decidedly iu danger Of being out
fsnked. Then ne win endeavOr TO fall
back 10 Hirson, make as prolonged a
asnd as possible there, and then retire
70 the Mouse 10 cover his lines Of re-
ueat through the Aydennes Won kluck
Is evidently O general Of great re-
sources and ab..Its.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
ALLIES Guido FOES
IN TRENCH FIGHTING
Germans Artillery Deadly and Its Range Wonderful but
French and English Soldiers Show Individual
SuPeriOrty-ZOuaves Win by Reckless CALAMITY
by Cable to The Tribune.l

london Sept 1.-The correspondent front OF The Daily
Chronicle dispatch dated "On Caons Sent writes
Tor tour days up to the time write this dispatch when fire slack
eg on both sides there has been artillery duel under cover
OIL Wh'h ooth SIDES are ntrenhng themselves
~ over open ground with rife fire bayonet charges
to attain advanced positions for further entertainments
II this battle of have shown our sunerorv
and gained good ground though heavy cost With the
peenoe OF the Bo behind them troops thus have shown
Tar better than the taking advantage scrap cover
and IN lighting IN formation AS this we have been able
capture positions which seemed enemy with logged
persistence ana h pack our men on several during last
tor-eght hours have taken which according
all the rule OF war were mpregnab for infantry assault
In this part Of the lighting have been assisted
OF the
covered themselves with glory They charged again
the most deadly fire and successful repeatedly reaching
enemys positions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
FOE TAKING SIEGE
GUNS TO ANTWERP
LEY cahIe % The TrIbune. !

Antwerp, Sept. 20.--From a reliable
source it is heard that in spite of the
heavy rain the Germans are bringing
UP toward Antwerp siege guns with
range Of az least seventeen miles. II
also is said on good authority that
there has been in the last few weeks
movement Of German troops at Liege.
Opinions are divided as to wether
these are going to Russia or coming to
reinforce the Germans in Brussels.
Antwerp is provisioned to stand
twelve months siege. Cattle have beer
arrivins from America at the rate of
5000 or the last six weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21

"The bad moral effect Of having to
PASS so many bodies Of their dead
prompted the Germans to make their
fourth attack Friday in the night time.
The night was very black and rain was
falling heavily when the Germans
sought to pierce the lines along Sois-
sors with an attack covering wide
area. The Allies received timely warn
ing from the outposts and repulsed the
attacks with a whitening fire, followed
by a bayonet charge.
THE rains have made heavy franc
on the roads impossible and motor
cycle dispatch riders are working I'M
der difficulties.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21

The correspondent OF "The Daily
Telegraph" behind the lines in dis
patch dated Saturday says;
military men do not think that
the Allies left will move up the val
lev of the Disc until the German front
to the north Of scissors has been
driven back.
"The Germans have made three day
light attacks in attempts to break the
Allies front, where it stretches east
and west along the Aisne. All three
attacks have failed, with losses so
enormous that the ground in front OF
the Allies trenches is strewn with
the enemy's dead and wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21
Deserted by German Aviator
Child Is Adopted BY British

aviator escaped leaving the child be
hind The little lad has now been
adopted by the British artillery.
This point with regard to aero
planes is fairly established, that when
high enough 70 be safe from gun or
rifle fire it is impossible for the OBJ
server to gather any distinct and use
ful idea OF the conditions. position Of
troops, batteries, etc, below him.
Except in unusually clear weather
the aviator is compelled 20 descend 10
l. dangerous level in order 10 obtain ae-
curate information"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-09-21

Totals flO9 go 900 ES5. l5S 900 e75 s2s. 900
The personnel Of the navies of the
great powers now at war is given as
fellows for the current year: Great
Britain, ISL 900; France, $4,000; Rus
STA. 59,427; Germany, 10000; Austria.
23, 900; Japan, 10000. OF the powers
not Mt war, the United States per-
sonnet is $500 and Italy's 10000.