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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
GRAVED|CCER TO
MAN Of MILLIONS
Extraordinary Rise in Life Of Pat
rick H. Dillon Of Pittsburgh.
HIS START IN A CEMETERY
proteae Of Mrs. Phipps, Given Work IN
Homestead Mills, Was Faithful in
Big Strike and Was Richly
Rewarded.
Nv RICHARD SPlLLANE.

copyright. Mcclure Newspaper Syhu'caas'
In the various lists of Pittsburgh
miilionaires no one ever has lncludeo
the name of Patrick H. Dillon, yet II
belongs there. No list would be COM
plete without it. Hes one or the
princes made by steel just as surely
as :, Carnegie or Schwab or Cory OF
Peacock, and his rise has been more
remarkable. He probably is the only
millionaire in America today who rose
from gravedigger.
1t was Il a cemetery near pittsburgh
in which Paddy Dillon labored. he
probably would have stuck to grave
digging FOL the rest of his days but
for Mrs. Henry Phipps. Dillon had to
look afte. the grave of one OF her
friends and he sOdded the mound so
we'll and was so kindly and willing
to do anything she desired that she
became interested in the humble work
er. She asked him one day how much
he was paid The amount was small,
She thought he might earn more IN
the Carnegie mills at Homestead and
she spoke to her husband. 1t was not
long before Dillon left the graveyard
and went to hauling ore to the mill.
Hauling ore was a distinct advance
in the social scale for Dillon and he
was deeply grateful to the woman and
the man who had been responsible for
it. He worked so hard and earnestly
that he earned promotion. One day
he was made foreman of the ore haul.
ers. His new job embarrassed him
somewhat 1t was easy enough to
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Return Of the Walnut.

The wood of our fathers, the good
old black walnut" that was reckoned
the supreme cabinet material of 80
years ago, has come back. True. they
call it American walnut" now, and
give it a shiny finish and try to hide
the deep, purplish brown which is the
true glory Of the stuff; but it is the
same old wood in spite of all, May it
soon get back its ancient name and
more than its ancient popularity.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Must Have,

Joaquin Miller's $4,000 estate di.
rectly contradicts the popular belief
regarding the improvidence of poets.
But perhaps somebody saved his
money for him.-Cleyeland Plain
Dealer.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Powerful Russian Statesman.

Michael d. Tchelisheff, the man re-
sponsible for the present government
al ban on vodka, the demoralizfng
Russian drink, is peasant by birth
and originally house painter. Then
he became mayor of the city OF Sa-
mara, and is now millionaire. Phys
ically he is giant, standing over six
feet four inches in his stocking feet
and of powerful build
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Aeartless Promotes.

Harold says that after we are mar
ried he will want me to dress like
queen
Yes" replied Miss Cayenne. And
for a while he will be as proud as a
king. After that he will grumble like
a taxpayer"
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
an the Beqinninq."

Say, ADAM" remarked Eve at the
breakfast table, Il need new gown.
What kind shall get?'
"Oh, don't bother me- growhd
Adam who was trying to peruse the
morning paper. Il don't care a fig
what kind you get. But as it's the
first of the year, perhaps it would be
lust as well to turn over a new leaf
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29

Keep the men busy, but it was more
difficult for him to chalk up the rec
lords of what ore they hauled. The
pee RS were embarrassing to Dillon,
Br he had little schooling in Ireland.
His fingers were gnarled and twisted by
labor and pencil or piece of chalk
was harder to manipulate than pick,
a shovel or barrow.
1t is hard for a grown man to set
about to educate himself, but Dillon
did so. Night after night he sat at
table in his home and worked with
book and pencil to master simple prob.
lens that small children had solved
in the first few years of their school
terms. 1t was harder, much harder,
work than the work he did in the mill,
but he made progress and what he
learned he never forgot.
Stood by His Benefactors.
He went along happy and contented
until the Homestead strike. Then he
had to decide whether he would join
hands with the men or stick by his
employers. He had been made sort
of superintendent in one of the mills
by this time. 1t did not take long for
him to reach a decision. He went to
the clergyman at whose church he
worshiped
Everything l have in the world
owe to Mr.. and Mrs Phipps," he said.
"Mr Phipps is Mr. Carnegie's partner.
If | should not stand by him in this
emergency l would be ashamed to
look him in the face again. 1t is the
first opportunity l have had to pay
him back for all the kindness he has
done for me. Is it not so?'
The clergyman told him it was So
He told him more. 1t was billions
duty to do all in his power for his
benefactor. The mere giving OF his
individual service was not enough.
Dillon was more than popular with
his men. He went among them and
told them plainly and simply his OWL
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29

dered had subsidized. At any rate, he
was called into the office and given
$4,000 with orders to go to Europe and
travel or rest until all that money
was spent. He never had so much
money at one time before in his life
and his wife took charge Of it for him.
They went to Ireland and to England
and then to the Continent. Mrs. Dill
Ion, in getting off the train, in Ger
many one night left the valise in which
she carried the money in the car. A
few minutes after the train departed
the billions discovered their loss. They
tried to tell the German officials in
the station all about it, but if there
is any one thing on earth that a Ger
man official cannot understand it's
English tainted with an Irish brogue
Luckily for husband and wife, they
had enough cash to pay their way tc
Berlin. In that city Dillon told his
troubles to German representatives Of
the Carnegie company and in a few
days the valise and its contents were
returned to the travellers.
BE CORY" said Dillon, 'Ill trave
with bills no more. want some O
those papers that people can ge
money for when they need it."
The Carnegie representative 20
travellers checks for him and the Dill
Ions resumed their journey.
When he returned to Homestead al
easier position was made for Dillo,
than he had before and he held thi
for some years. He had learned 10
about steel making, and developed In
to very valuable man. His healtl
was none too good, however, and tn
Carnegie people thought that h
should retire.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
His Wish.

Don't you wish you had sense
enough to make a million?"
NO | wish l had sense enough to
make a quarter of a million and stor
with that and enjoy it."-Detroit Free
Press.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
In Mineraioqy.

Professor-Name the largest known
diamond.
Mr.. A-The ace.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Not Sure Vet.

Your wife is out of danger, then"
81 shall think so unless the doctor
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29

Where a pretty girl is concerned 1t
doesn't take an egotist to make eyes.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29

When man does try to be good his
wife doesn't believe it.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1915-01-29
Retired With $50o,0oo.

1t was shock to him when he
heard the announcement, but it was
a greater shock, or rather a greater
surprise. when he learned that In rec.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Discus. Largest Military Budget.

London. Feb. 9.-~The introduction
of the largest military budget In the
history Of Great Britain shared the
stage In the house of commons with
a discussion OF the activities OF the
official press bureau.
TWO more days have been allotted
10 the consideration of these army
estimates" which are called "a blank
check eadgct." because the accounts
OF actual money which will BIO eX,
pended under them are represented by
nominal or token figures
Under Secretary Tenants speech
was stirring ertbNte TO the British
army and plan for more recruits, lie
appealed TO the labor party TO help
organize the forces of labor.
The press bureau discussion was
brought on by motion By joseph
King. liberal OF North Somerset. Sc
we're criticism was leveled at the bu
reau by several members.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
REFUGEES DISLIKE B0NNETS
Warning Against Sending Of
Antique Clothing.


New York. Feb. 9.-"Bear in mind
that women's outer garments and bon
nets are the most dangerous of all
things to send" is the admonition re-
tanned in letter just received by a
Belgian Relief association in New
York from an agent in the receiving
is addressed for the information. In
particular, OF those kindhearted per
sons who have been emptying their
garrets of antique clothing and send
ing the whole lot to Belgium While
the letter does not attempt to detail
the supplies that should be sent 10
Belgium. 1t certainly indicates what
should not be sent
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
GERMANS FAIL TO MAKE GAP IN
RUSSIAN LINES WHICH WOULD
OPEN THE WAY TO
WARSAW.
RuMANlAN NEUTRALITY
VIOLATED, SAYS REPORT
Austrian Invasion In Direction OF I'm
portant Strategic Position 10 Met
by Strong Rumanian Force
Austrians Defeated ard priv
en- Back, Says Report.

London, Feb. s.-Preraler AsouIth,
speaking in the House of Commons,
said that British casualties In all
ranks in the western arena of the war,
from the beginning of hostIIities to
Feb. 4, amounted to approximately
100000 men. This includes killed,
wounded and missing.
London, Feb. 9.--The German at.
tack in Central Poland thus far has
failed to make gap in the Russian
lines, which would open the way to
Warsaw and apparently the only re.
suit OF the battle has been heavy loss
es on 10th sides. Petrograd has an
nounced the capture of several Ger
man positions, but the general align
ment OF the opposing armies has not
been changed materially. Minor vic"
tories there and in northern Poland
are reported by the Russian war of
fee.
There is no stacking OF activity in
the Carpathians, where the Austrians,
assisted by German reinforcethents,
are struggling with the Russians for
| mastery of the mountain passes
| which gave access to northern Hun.
gary. Important successes for the
Russians in several engagements are
| announced officially at Petrograd. II
| In said that Austrian attacks broke
| down and that, in addition to intlict
| ing heavy losses on their opponents
the Russians captured $500 prisoners
| 4 private dispatch from Nish. Ser
hia. describes a battle between Ru
manian and Austrian troops which il
said to have resulted from an Austrian
| invasion OF Rumanian soil. In the iii
| reCtion of an important strategic posi-
ton which controls the only Serbian
position on the Danube permitting
communication with Rumania. Ac
| Cording to this dispatch the Austrian
were defeated and driven back. Their,
il no confirmation. however. Of tn
Nish report.
The news OF the arrival ~ Liverpool
under the American flag of the Cunart
line steamer Lusitania is given mucI
space in the English papers, The II
formation Was received too late t
permit OF much editorial comment a
yet but enough has been printed t
show that the incident Is regarded a
one Of great Importance, 1t Is rot ger
orally expected, however, that tn
British government will take furthe
action unless Washington requests a
explanation.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Minneapolis, Feb. 9.-The admins
tratiye board of the university medi.
cal school approved the plan for tenn
porary utilization of the proposed Mayo
foundation for medical education and
research with the medical school OF
the university. The proposal Is now
up to the board Of regents, having
been Endorsed by the medical faculty
and the advisory board OF medical al.
umni. The administrative board
adopted the proposal by a vote of 10
to /. after giving the matter three
hours of consideration.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Rsfuaen 70 Attend Funeral.

Chicago, Feb. S.-Emhittered by the
belief that his daughters life might
have been saved, or at least prolong,
ed by medical aid. DIR. Nathan Steele
of Palestine. Ill, will not attend the
funeral OF Mrs. Mollis Steel foliva.
wife of Wilbur Glenn Voliya, who died
here. Some time ago the aged physici,
an threatened to carry his daughter OF
bodily from Zion City unless Voliva
would concent to have medical attend
ance. but Mrs. Voliva herself opposed
this move because of her loyalty to
her husbands teachings.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
QUAKE VICTIM TAKEN
FROM RUINS, uNlNJuREn

Rome, Feb. Bred Cross workers
In the earthquake ruins ut Palermo
heard faint means and ON delving
into the debris, exeayated man
named Cairolo. who had been impris.
oned there for twenty-five days. The
man. VINO il 33 years old, had moth
Ing but some water during this time.
lie was unrniured and when taken In
m automobile to the nearest town,
was able to alight from the machine
without assistance.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
SOFT WHITE HANDS
Under Most Conditions If You Use
Cutlcura. Trial Free.

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
Ointment to soothe and heal. Nothing
better or more effective at any price
han these fragrant supercreamy emol-
tents. A onenight treatment win test
hem in the seyerest forms OF red,
-ough. chappcd and sore hands.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold verywhere.-Adv.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
ch,eaoo Stock Yards Reopen,

Chicago, Feb, a.~-The Union Stock
Yards here will be open for the inter.
state shipment of cattle. after hav-
ing been closed since Jan. - on the
discovery of foot,and-mouth disease,
The Federal order closing the yards
of nine ether cities because OF dan
ger of infection of the disease, re-
leased the yards here from quarantine
but provided that no cattle can be
held more than forty eight hours, Il
held more than that time. federal in
saectors are authorized to slaughter
the cattle,
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Tanceboro. Me. Feb 6.-Werner
Horn. who says he Is a German of.
fcer. and In that capacity tried 10
blow up the international railway
bridge here. has been removed from
here 10 serve sentence of thirty days
at Maehias for the damage the ex
plosion caused on this side OF the Can
adam border The case is now ended
so far as the state 10 concerned. The
next move, IL il expected. will be by
the federal authorities. who are con.
eerned with the application OF the ex.
tradition OF the dynamiter to Canada.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Picking. Feb, s,~-Military action TO
enforce its demands upon China has
been threatened by the Japanese gov,
ernment, according to Il cable message
from the Chinese minister ut Toxic,
III In believed In official circles here.
however, that the communication
should not be taken too seriously.
Both public men ard newspapers are
urging President Yuan Shi kai To LEI
japan seize by force what she wishes
as China would be unable to oppose
her. but refuse TO graft humiliattug
concessions.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
u. Q. TO INQUIRE As TO WHAT
STEPS GERMANY WILL
TAKE TO SAFEGUARD
NEUTRALS.
CABINET TO DISCUSS
SITUATION At LENGTH
While None of Neutral ENJOYS Pro-
pose Joint Action With American
Government They Seek for
Guidance of Their Own
Foreign Officers.

Washington, Feb. 10.-lnformal dis
cussion by President Wilson with the
advisers of the German notification or
the dangers to which neutral ships
may be subjected in the new war zone
around the British Isles and The use
by the Lusitania of the American flag,
foreshadowed diplomatic correspond
ence between the United States and
both Great Britain and Germany on
this question.
In each case the American govern
ment. because of its neutrality, can
not discuss the rules which the bel
ligerents may adopt toward each
other. The prescription of the war
zone itself, however. or the use of
neutral flag by a belligerent owned
vessel az a stratagem OF war is not
giving the American officials as much
concern as the protecting of American
citizens.
Await Officiai Report.
Pending the receipt of the German
foreign office memorandum from Am
bassador Gerard and a full report Of
the Lusitania incident from Ambassa-
dor Page. no action will be taken.
The situation will be fully discussed
at meeting of President Wilson and
his cabinet. Formal inquiries as to
what steps the German naval com
manders win take to protect neutrals
| travelling on merchant ships and re-
| quests for information as TO the use
| of American flags by British ships
| generally, 1t Is understood, win fol,
low.
| Many neutral diplomats, among
them the ministers from the Neither
lands, Denmark and Italy, we're al
the State Department, but TO all In
| quiries as to the possible action oil
the American government, Secretary
Bryan answered that the questions
were still under consideration"
Situation Becomes Delicate.
While none of the neutral ENJOYS
proposed joint action with the Ameri
can government they sought informa
ton for the guidance of their own for
eign offices. Chairman Flood and Rep
reSentative Cline OF the house foreign
affairs committee also discussed th'
subject with Mr.. Bryan. but declined
to talk of their visit afterward
1t was apparent on all sides her,
that the German proclamation and tn
I4usitania incident have introduced
delicate situation, touching more close
ly perhaps the position of neutral
thar any other occurrence of the war
In come quarters. where it was ad
mitted that no American statute o
explicit rule of international law eS
listed to prevent the misuse of a neu
trail flag by belligerent vessel, Brit
aims attitude toward certain article
of the declaration OF London was RI
viewed with interest.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

Amsterdam, Feb. a,~~tierman milf.
tary authorities have decided to EN-.
ploy prisoners Of var Ia carrying on
the agricultural work Of the country,
according to tta Telegaaf. II has
been decided. the paper Says. to place
groups Of from so to 100 prisoners al
the disposition of farmers. These
men must be lodged and fed by those
for whom they work and will receive q
stipend OF 10 nfenning a day, The
authorities are said to have urged
tina farmers TO take advantage of this
opportunity, nil
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Attitude of the Believer.

feel that goodness and truth. and
righteousness are realities, eternal
realities, and that they cannot be alb
stractions. or vapors floating in spir-
itual atmosphere, but that they neces-
sarily imply living. personal WILL a
good, loving, righteous God. In whose
hands we are perfectly safe, and who
Ia guiding us by unfailiug wisdom
Thomas ErSkine
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11

homework or attend 10 my DaDy "aS
soweak. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
COMPOUND did me world of good, and
now I am strong and healthy, can do my
work and tend my baby. / advise eli
suffering women to take it and get
well as I did. Mrs. FANNIE COOPER
RED, Bridgeton, NJ.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, made from native roots and
herbs, contains no narcotic or harmful
drugs, and to-day holds the record Of
being the most successful remedy for
female ills we know of, and thousands
of voluntary testimonials on file in tho
Pinkharn laboratory at Lynn, Mass.s
seem to prove this fact.
For thirty years it has been the stand
ard remedy for female ills, and has re-
stored the health of thousands Of women
who have been troubled with such all
ments as displacements, inflammation
liberation, tumors, irregularities, etc.
If you want special advice
write to Lydia T.. Pinkham Med
icine CO., (contidentiall Lynn
Mass. Your letter will be opened
read and answered by woman
and held in strict confidence
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
sreakinu II plpIomatlcsllv.

Little Girl lin disgrace to mother.
as she enters nursery DO you love
me, mummy?
Mother-Yes. darling.
Little Girl-Do you love me very
much?
Mother--Of course. darling.
Little Girl-Well. I've frown my pud-
den under the table.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Austrian Arrhduks has Son,

Vienna. via London, Feb. s,~~Prin-
cess Zlta of Parma, wife of Archdoke
Charles Francis. heir apparent to the
Austrian throne. gave birth to son.
They were married in 1911 and have
two other children. a son and daugh-
Ter
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
GERMAN ADMIRAL. CAUTIONS
NEUTRAL SHIPPING AGAINST
APPROACHING WESTERN
COAST or FRANCE.
U. s. REGARDS GERMAN
THREAT AS SERIOUS
British Foreign Office Statement ind
cates Government Authorities Take
Threat az One Requiring Prompt
ounterstroke~--plaa to Sweep
Seas Free Of Submarines

Berlin (hy wireless 10 sayNisisl,
FEB. e.-~The chief admiral of the stan
Of the German navy has issued the fol-
lowing official communication:
england In on the eve OF shipping
numerous troops and large quantities
Of war material to France. Against
these English transports we will pro
coed with all the meanR OF warfare at
our disposal.
Neutral shipping Is earnestly eau
toned against approaching the north.
ern or the western coast OF France,
40 In these waters such Vssels would
run the serious danger Of being con-
founded with ships whose purposes
are warIlke.
"The best route for the North sea
10 around Scotland"
A Moat Serious Development.
Washington, Feb. 6.~~Germany n
declaration OF naval war zone around
Great Britain and ireland, including
the English Channel and the northern
passage Of the Shetland islands, Ia re-
garded here a. one Of the most seri
GUS developments of the war,
II was regarded as highly possible
for one thing, that 1t would hasten
| the movement begun by the Latin
American countries for speedy con
| ference of neutral states to devise
| means to reduce losses TO neutra
| commerce to a minimum, This move
| ment, II in expected, will have the sup
port of the European neutrals,
At fret there were some intimation:
| In administration circles that tho dec
| laration might be the subject of "a pro
| test by the United States, but the. OF
fvlals view developed that there wa
| little or no ground for that
England Is Stirred.
London, Feb G.~~Anhnngh referring
garcasticaily to Germany's threat &
bottle up the British Isles by mean
of submarines az paper blockade,
EngIand Ia stirred by this latest d.
valonment az ii seldom has been sine
the outbreak of hostilities,
The press unanimously subordinate
| all ether war news, not excepting III
Turkish attempt to cross the Suea car
al. TO give prominence to the dispatch
o. from Berlin, while the foreign a
fee statement. following quickly tn
publication Of the German decree, II
aieates that the government author
ties take the German threat as one r
= curing q prompt counterStroke.
The German press halls this newt
= announced policy of the navy wit
great satisfaction.
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
this W0MAN'S
SICKNESS
Quickly Yielded To Lydia e
Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound.
Rridgeton, N.J.-"Iwant to thankyou
. thoeTsand times for the wonderful

good Lydia L. Pink
hams Veg G table
Compound has done
for me. I suffered
very much from q
female trouble. I
had bearing down
pains, was irregular
land at times could
hardly walk across
1.-The room. ] was
unable to do my
Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1915-02-11
Emnlau 200 Girls.

New York, Feb. a.--The Salvation
Army gave employment at IS cents
day to 500 girls. many of whom are
the sole support of families.