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Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
S. D. MANS STORY
DR.. MOORE SAW SUBMARINE
COME TO SURFACE TWO
MILES OFF.

Cork. Ireland.-"Land had been in
sight three hours and was distinctly
visible twelve miles way when we
noticed about l p. m. that the steamer
was steering a zigzag course towards
the shore" said DR.. Daniel Moore OF
Yankton, S. D.. in telling of his eXpe-
riences on the Lusitania.
Looking through glasses | could
see on the port side between us and
lane what appeared to be u black OBJ
long object with four dome-like pro-
jections. 1t seemed about two miles
away. This object came along swiftly,
at times slowing down, disappearing
and ~reappearing.
The LuSitania was ZigZagglng along
at a speed OF about 10 knots She
had done 20 knots during some peri
DDS of her voyage. Later h kept a
more even course and we generally
agreen that it was a friendly subma-
rine we had seen. No other vessel, eN-
cept one or two fishing boats, were Wis
IDLE.
At 1:4O o'clock we sat down to
luncheon in the second saloon. OF
course, we talked about he curious
object we had seen, but nobody seem
ed alarmed. About twenty minutes lat
er there was a muffled drum-like noise
in the forward part of the boat. The
ship shivered, trembled and almost
Immediately began to list to star
board. She had been struck on the
s~tarboard side.
"UnleSs the first subarine seen was
speedy enough to run rings round
the Lusitania, the torpedo must have
come from a second sub .laline which
had been lying hidden to starboard
We heard no second explosion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Saved by Life Belts.

Many of the passengers owed their
rescue to life belts. which kept them
anoat until they were picked up by
boats. Among this number was Lady
Mackworth. daughter of David A.
Thomas. the Welsh coal king" and
Julian De Ayala, Cuban consul general
at Liverpool.
investigation has failed to reveal
that the steamer was given warning
of the proposed attack by the subma-
rine which dppears TO nav been Turk
ing off the Irish coast tent upon de-
stroying the largest and fastest ship
engaged in transatlantic traffic.
The lOokouts sighted the periscOpe
of a submarine 1000 yards away and
the next instant they say the trail left
by a torpedo as it flashed on its course.
Then came a terrific crash as the mis-
sile pierced the liners side, followed
almost Immediately by an explosion
which Uttered the decks with wreck
age. The cours of the liner was at
once turned towards shore. Four tor
pedoes apparently were fired at the
Lusitania, but only two of them found
their mark.
The loss of life caused by the tor
pedoes themselves and the explosions
they caused, must have beer terribly
heavy. The tragic freight of bodies
taken to Queenstown bears evidence
of the havoc wrought. Many of those
taken ashore were seriously injured
and more than a score died after they
were removed tO Cork and OuepnS-
town hospitals. A long line of stretch
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Enjoying Life in Trenches.

A soldier writes back: Life in the
trenches is fairly enjoyable if you
know how to appreciate it,
Yes. indeed; life is worth while
anywhere, if you make the best Of it.
The trenches offer peculiar opportuui-
ties for enjoying life. Living from
minute to minute is intense. conscious
living, replete with satisfaction. Ev-
cry minute is as precious as though
it was going to be the last. And the
values of contrast h%eighten the zest
for breathing. Just to be alive is keen
joy in the trenches, surpassed only
by the joy of living remote from the
trenches.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Captain Is Saved.

A considerable proportion of those
at Queenstown are members of the
crew, including Captain Turner, with
the first and second officers. All the
other officers are believed to have
persisted. There is no evidence. how
ever, that the time honord rule of the
sea, women and children first, was
violated. At least one of the surviv-
ors, a Toronoto newspaper man, gives
evidence that there was no panic
among the crew and that the sailors
acted promptly in getting the passen-
gers into the ships boats.
Apparently every ~precaution had
been taken against a surprise attack
by a submarine. Lookouts were on
the ebert constantly as the giant
steamship speeded toward the Irish
coast. Difficulty was experienced in
launching the boats because of the
heavy list of the Lusitania Immediate
ly after she vas torpedoed. Several
of the frail craft evidently capsized
as they were launched, or soon after
wards.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
is EDIT0RIALLY INQUISITIvE
Maintenance of Relations with Ger.
many Considered as Con-
doning Crime?

London.-The question asked in al
most every English newspaper edi-
torially is: What will America do?"
The Times says:
we shall say nothing which may
seem to identify the heavy and per-
picking responsibility resting upon
President Wilson and his colleagues.
No attempt at direct action, should
such a course be considered, could
have any very material effect on the
situation
Proceeding to point out the various
reasons why the United States is little
able to hold Germany to a strict &C
c0untahility," the Times says:
I'VE do not press the point. but ven
ture to suggest that there may come
a stage in the relations between the
states when the maintenance of di.
plomatic intercourse nay imply CON.
donation Of u~nwarrantable crimes
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Fathoms Deep.

How deep is the ocean," he in
quired, pointing to the center Of the
Pacific.
thousands of fathoms, my SOIL
thousands"
We'll, how much is a fathom?"
"A fathom is-er-er-are you look
ing at the Pacific? Well. you Uncle
Karl years ago vas shipwrecked in the
Pacific and the pirates came out after
him, and the cannibals-but I'm too
busy now to tell o the story. Run
along to bed"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Noted Americans Missing.

The work of compiling lists Of
those saved is progressing slowly be-
cause of the Understandable confusion
at Queenstown, but apparently few
first class cabin passengers are among
the survivors. The United States con
sui at that point can ccoun for only
81 Americans saved out of 1SS who
were aboard His roll does not include
the names of Alfred Gwynne Wander
bilt, Charles Frohman, Ebert Hub
bard. .JuStuS Miles FrOman. the author,
or Charles Klein. the playwright. OF
the Americans 100 were in the first
cabin IS in the second and II in the
steerage.
The heavy loss of life among the
first cabin passengers is believed to
have been due to the calmness and
self-possession they displayed in face
of danger. Most of them were at
luncheon when the steamer received
her death blow and declined to join
The rush for the boats and lifeboats.
They believed the Cunarder would re-
main afoat until assistance could ar
rive.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
BABY LOVES HIS BATH
With Cuticura Soap Because So Sooth.
ing When His Skin Is Hot.

These fragrant supercreamy emol,
lients are a comfort to children. The
Soap to cleanse and purify, the Oint.
-nent to sOothe AM heal rashes, itch.
ings, chafings, etc. Nothing more eff.
fective. May be used from the hour
of birth, with absolute confidence.
Sample each free by mail with Book,
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Betrayed by Confidence.

Another factor was the extreme con-
tidence of the passengers themselves
on the infallibility Of the water tight
compartments. According to a stew
I'd they would not believe. even after
ship would go down.
The Lusitania was not in the Brit
ish navy list for April among the mer-
chant vessels commissioned as naval
auxiliary craft, and the officials of the
Cunard company deny that she ever
was used for that purpose.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
ALIENS OOT-EAsE for

ALIENS FOOT-EASE for tho TROOPS
Over 100, 900 packages of Aliens Foot-Ease,t the
ptic powder to shake into your shoes, are
being used by the German and Allied troops at
the Front because 1t rests the feet, gives In
slant relief to CornS and Bunions, hot, swollen
aching, tender feet, and makes walking easy.
Sold every where, csc. Try 1t TO-DAY. Don't
accept any substitute. ADV.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
BERLIN ~APPLAUOS DISASTER.
German PopuIace Cheers Sinking as
War Triumph.

London.-The Exchange Telegram
company has received the following
telegram from Copenhagen:
Berlin newspapers print the news
of the sinking of the Lusitania in
colossal type and hal! the successful
torpedoing of the ship as a e tri.
um9h for GerInany's naval policy. The
general Impression is that England
has got what she deserves"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
POPE HOPES U. S. WILL ACT.
"Make Future Disasters impossible
Saws Italian PontiH,

Rome.-Pope Benedict was deeply
impressed by the sinking of the Lusi-
tania. His holiness expressed horror
at the destruction of the liner n
said he hoped the American govern
ment would be able to make future
disasters of the kind impossible.
The Italian newspapers without dis
tinction as to politics strongly criti-
else German methods in the sinking
of the Lusitania.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Not Asking M NC

so you are ambitious to have a
little g%arden?"
Yes"
You ought to get a lot of pleasure
out of It,"
Il don't expect to get any pleasure
III of it. but if | can get a few beets
and turnips in return for a great deal
OF hard work I'll be satisfied"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.
Useful STUDY.

Il see Jimmie studies his arithmetic
lesson faithfully every night now"
Yes, the class has taken up per-
centage, and he's learning how to fig
ure out batting averages"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

hams Vegetable Compound. After tax
ing the third bottle Of the Compound I
was able to do my homework and today
I am strong and healthy again. I will
answer letters if anyone wishes to know
about my Ease. Mrs. JOSEPH AsELN,
60S Fourth Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotics or harmful
drugs, and today holds the record of
being the most successful remedy We
know for woman's ills. If you need such
a medicine why don't you try it?
If you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia e. Pinkiram's Vegeta-
BILE Compound will help you, write
to Lydia Z. Pinkham MedicineCo.
(confidentiaD Lynn, Mass, for adj
vice. Your letter will be opened.
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
CAPTAIN THOUGHT LINER SAFE
Brooklyn Man Says Commander Re-
fused to Lower Boats.

Queenstown. -"Capt. Turner, after
the first torpedo was fired, and fol-
lowing an examination. declared that
the lifeboats should not be lowered,
as the ship was in a condition to make
the Irish coast" This statement was
made by James j. Leary, of Eighth
avenue, Brooklyn. who declares he
was standing near the ladder leading
to the bridge and heard the captain
say that his ship was not mortaily
hurt. Capt. Turner had barely fin
ished speaking when a second explo-
sion was heard. Within five minutes
was in the sea fighting to keep my
head above the water"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
after SUFFERING
TWO LONG YEARS
Mrs. Aselin Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable
Compound.
Minneapolis, Minn. -"After my little
one was born I was sick with pains in

my sides which tho
doctors said were
caused by infamma-
ton. I suffered q
great deal every
month and grew very
thin. Twas under the
doctors care for two
long years without
any benefit. Finally
after repeated sug-
gestions to try it We
got Lydia E. Pink
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
He's Got It.

doctor, I'm afraid I've an attack of
spring fever and agUe.'
Indeed? How does it affect you?"
MY temperature goes up when |
start for business. and when | get
there | feel like shaking work."
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

Theory and practice are somewhat
d~ifferent-as young lawyers or physi.
clans can tell you.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

He who advertises for a wife may
get what he advertises for, but he sci
dom gets what he wanted.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

1t is easy to size up egotism that is
not causing our own skulls to bulge.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
The landuade.

so Jaggs is getting tight again"
Yes; he ought to be ashamed of
such loose conduct
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

YOUR OWN DRUGGIST WILL TELL YOU
Try Murine Rye Kennedy for Red, .Weak, Wa.arJ
lust Eve comfort. Write for book Of tAe Eye
BY mail Free. Murine Eye Remedy Co.. Chicago.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

Many a man who would steer clear
of a graveyard after dark is not afraid
of a tank full Of spirits.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

Experience benefits only those who
have had it, and sometimes not even
them.-Albany Journal.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
Drink Denison's Coffee.
Always pure and delicious.

1t makes some men almost as mad
to have people tell lies about them as
1t does if they tell the truth.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

A man is always telling his wife that
his household expenses are higher
than any other mans in town.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

What Is the main point of a cen
sor's job"
Il guess it's incensing people"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

Push of the hoggish variety does not
always promote lasting popularity.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

The Almighty puts long tails O.
horses and man cuts them off.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

DO you play poker?'
No; l need all the money I've got
Boston Transcript.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

There's a vast difference between
theoretical and practical religion.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

But it's difficult to judge a
by what she doesn't say.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
DR.. DERNBURG DEFENDS ACT.
Former German Secretary Says Deed
Was JustifiabIe.

Was JustifiabIe.
Cleveland. O.-Rernard DernbuTs,
former colonial secretary of Germany.
who arrived here from New York,
holds the sinking of the Lusitania to
be justifiable because the L~usitania
carried c~Ontraband of war and because
she IA classified as an auxiliary
cruiser at the disposal Of the British
admiralty. Warnings given by the
German embassy at Washington, to-
gether with the note of February 10
from Berlin declaring the existence
of var zones relieve Germany from
responsibility for the loss of lives of
Americans, he said.
Dr.. Dernburg also characterized the
blowing up of the American tank liner
Gulfight, carrying a cargo of oil from
France to England, as justifiable.
Bowling Green, Mo.-Speaker
Champ Clark. of the national house
Of representatives. at his home here
Sunday night said it was his opinion
that NJ extra session of congress
would be called because of the situa-
ton resulting from the sinking of the
LuSitania.
The Exchange Telegraph company
has received a dispatch from Berlin,
by way of Amsterdam. which eads:
Hundreds of kilograms of congrat-
u~lations are being sem to Admiral Won
Tirpitz, the German minister of ma
rine, on the sinking of the Lusitania,
which is considered by the Germans
10 be an answer to the destruction of
the German squadron off the Falkland
islands.
The news of the loss of the Lusi-
tania was received with mixed express
sions of amazement and enthusiasm"
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14

Better self-love than self-neglect. IS
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1915-05-14
ONLY 700 ON T0RPEDOED
SHIP SURVIVE TRAGEDY
Fifteen HUNDRED LOSE LIVES ON LUSlTANIA, IS THE ESTI"
MATE OF THE BRITISH NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SuRVIV-
ORS NUMBER o5s OUT OF 2Ioo ABOARD WHEN
LINER WAS ATTACKED.
FISHING BOATS MAY HAVE RESCUED SOME
er bearers marched from the piers as
tugs and trawlers arrived.
Survivors in Irish Homes

er bearers marched from the piers as
tugs and trawlers arrived.
Survivors in Irish Homes.
The people of the Irish city opened
their homes to those who had been
saved and everything possible is be-
ing done for their comfort.
Probably no event of the war has
caused such intense eXCitment in Lon
don as the sinking Of the Lusitania.
Enormous crowds surrounded offices
Of the Cunard line all night scanning
anXiously the bulletins received from
Queenstown. The company announced
that an accurate list of survivors
would be compiled as speedily as pos
sible cut that the immediate needs of
those saved were being given first at
tentiOn.
The press of London expresses il
tense Indignation at the tragedy.
London.-"The only problem o is
to identify the nameless dead"
Thus Supt. Dodd, of the Cunard
company, dashed any lingering hope
that there might be further survivors
Of the Lusitania.
So far as can be ascertained. about
700 persons escaped when the Lusi-
tania took her fatal plunge after be-
ing struck by German torpedoes, but
of these forty-five have died from eX-
posture or from injuries. The death
roll, as estimated here, totals we'll up
to 1900.
Lord Mersey is to conduct an inves-
LEGATION into the sinking of the ves-
sci, and Until that begins official opin-
ion as to how the Lusitania came to
be caught, and why so many lives
were lost will remain a secret. The
general unofficial opinion is that sew
eral German submarines were assign
ed to the task OF attacking the Gun
ard liner and that they Unanswered
her into a position where she could
not escape.
Latest Type Submarines.
Passengers say that for some time
before the first torpedo was fired, the
L%usitania had altered her course and
they ascribe this to the fact that n
of The German submarines had shown
herself. sending the big liner in the
direction where other under water
craft were waiting to strike with their
deadly ~tOrpedoes.
These submarines. naval experts be-
lieve, are of the latest type of prob
ably 1,400 tons and much more power
full than any possessed by other ma
vies.
Beyond anger at the Germans. the
catastrophe had had no effect on the
British people. Steamers are arriving
n departing as usual and even the
steamers to Ireland are being freely
~patroniZed.
h heavy loss of life or the Lusi-
tania was due, in the belief of rescued
passengers. to the fact that some Of
ficers at least treasured them after
the first torpedo struck, that the Lusi-
tania would remain af1oat and could
make Queenstown. Preparations, it is
true, were made to lanch the boats,
but before this could be lone a sec.
ond torpedo hit the steamer and she
listed so badly that the crew could
only work the boats on one side of the
ship.
Rofr,uaJ bu Hap<;Inn~a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
TWO MERCHANTS SENTENCED.
Lang Proth~rs Plead Guilty Z"
Rnnkruptcy Fraud.

Assistant United States Attorney sam
uel Hershenstein, who has been assigned
by the Government to the work OF keep
ing dishonest merchants and othcrs from
using the bankruptcy court In defraud-
ing their creditors, scored another sue
cess Yesterday when Judge Neterer OF
the United States District Court SEN
fenced Louis Lang 10 serve n year
In the p~enitcntiary and his brother Jo-
seph TO serve -four months
The defendants were members of the
c]opartnership Of Lang A Lang, makers
and retailers OF clothing for women,
with q factory on East Twcnty-siNth
street and 4 store IN The Bronx. lhcy
went into bankruptcy, according to Mr.
~Hcrehenstcin. on April %, 1914, with
liabilities of sla,000 and stated assets
nj $4,000 They managed, however. TO
convert ~. 900 worth OF the assets 20
their own uses and covered up the short
age by means OF checks and orders made
out 10 their relatives and statesmen.
They pleaded guilty
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
SEES S1,OO0,000,OOO
BALANCE OF TRADE
National City Bank Looks for
Big Gain for This COun-
try in Year.
OFFERS EXCHANGE IDEA

TT" National city Bank. IN Us March
lester, discusses this country's constantly
growing trade balance. tho unusual sit
uation in the foreign exchange markets
and the possibility that. In view OF the
extreme lowness OF the cash resources
OF the Treasury. Secretary McAdoo may
be forced 30 sell Government bonds.
Tho bank thinks that with a trade
balance of 800, 000. 900 in favor Of tnie
country In the three months just past. II
total OF 81 900, 600, 900 Ia ~ he expected for
tho calendar year and that 800, o00, 900
a month is not an improbable figure FOR
this country 10 attain. In August Their"
was n balance against this country OF
$4,000. 1896. but since then there have
vor. September showed q swing in this
country's favor Of sl6.341,722, January
showed s1i5, 63s, l03. For the first three
weeks OF February alone, the balance
az estimated upon returns from the th.r.
teen principal customs districts was
about SOS, 600. 700. II IL not probable
that the wheat exports will fall OFF bc.
fore Mas and, indeed, II IL doubtful that
they viii decrease as long an wheat can
be bought in this country. While /, IL
believed thWt orders for war material
W!ll increase and that the general ex-
port trade to neutrals will improve, II
II thought that this oountry's imports
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
DIR. BLANCO AT INDIA HOUSE.
Urugunyau Cabinet Ofncer 10 Guest
at Luncheon

Or. Juan Carlos Blanco. Minister OF
Public Works OF Uruguay. who has como
70 the United States on a special mission.
was entertained with his stan at
luncheon az India House yesterday. John
Bassett Moore, Dudley Field Malone.
Collector Of the Port, and other guests
praised the spirit Of pan-AmerlcRn unity
with especial reference 20 Uruguay and
it's friendly relations with this country
nr RIn.o addressed tho gathering In
English and spanish n expressed his
pleasure At the reception M, had re-
yc.ycd here. Mayor Mitchell nc pirCc-
tor John Barrett Of the pin-Amcricau
Union sent kilograms OF regret nj not be
Ing able 10 attend. DE- Bllrco was cX-
lcnsivrly entertained recently IN Wash-
.ugtoN.
Among the guests wcro James Brown.
charles y Couant, Enrique On. Mario l..
tit., j Van NoVntcu Olrott, Commander
j. H. Ransom, X y. K Jose Richltug
II 4 &. smith, William F~rnthiagham
Smith, James Speyer, cabot Ward and
I. -. White.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-03-02
SUES FOR NICARAGUAN BONDS.
!. =. Lambert Asks $40. From
mmcrman n E0rshn,.

The alleged d'sappcarance Of Near
guar bonds having IA face value OF
100000 ,s the basis OF a suit fled IN the
supreme Cour, yesterday against the
banking nrm OF Zimmerman & Forshay
by Joseph T. Lambert The plaintiff al
lcgcs that for $1,000 cash ana services
rendered be- secured an option GA certain
OF the bonds from james DictrlCk, an
agent. Of the Nicaraguau Government
Each Of them, he says, entitled the holder
to iitty acres of and on he Rio Grando
River.
When he made a demand on the
bankers for the bonds. ne says, he was
notified that the bonds had passed to the
hands Of other persons Accordingly ne
asked f30,0oo damages. Louis Werner.
counS Tor M" bankers, said yesterday
hat the nrm had been fiscal agents for
tho NicaraEuan Government UP TO last
September. Dietrich gave an option tor
sixty of the bonds 10 Lambert In 1917.
Mr.. Werner said. for which Lambert was
Ia pay $40 each In thirty days Lam
bert, he said, nrNor exercised the option
and after tho bankers had ceased TO ho
tiscal agents he demanded the bonds. hut
offered no money in payment,