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Meade County news., 1915-08-26
Illustrations by c. D. RHODES

But man! ye're clean daft! Do ye
think have"
In the midst of his vehement pro.
tests the stranger sprang out of his
chair, stepped back pace and raised
his weapon.
"Mr. Galbraith, you are juggling
with your life! Write a check while
there is yet time!"
The hammer of the leveled pistol
clicked. Andrew Galbraith shut his
eyes and made blind grasp for pen
and checkbook. His hands were shak.
ing as with a palsy, but the fear of
death steadied them suddenly when he
came to write.
Endorse it," was the next COM
mand. The voices had ceased beyond
the partition, and the dead silence was
relieved only by the labored strokes
of the presidents pen and the tap-tap
of the typewriter in the adjacent
anteroom.
The check was written and indorsed,
and under the menace of the revolver
Andrew Galbraith was trying to give
it to the robber. But the robber would
not take it.
mo, don't want your paper; come
with me to your paying teller and get
me the money. Make what explana-
ton you see fit; but remember-if he
hesitates, you die."
They left the private Office together,
the younger man a short half-step in
the rear, with his pistol-bearing hand
thrust under his coat. The president
did not despair. In the public lobby
there would be eyes to see, and per
haps some that would understand Mr..
Galbraith took a firmer hold upon his
self-possession and trusted that some
happy chance might yet intervene to
save him.
But chance did not intervene. There
was a goodly number Of customers in
the public space, but not one of the
half-dozen or more who nodded to the
president or passed the time of day
with him saw the eye-appeal which
was the only one he dared to make.
On the short walk around to the pay
ing teller's window, the robber kept
even step with his victim, and try as
he would, Andrew Galbraith could not
summon the courage to forget the
pistol muzzle menacing him in its
coat-covered ambush.
At the paying wicket there was
only one customer, instead Of the
group the president had hoped to find;
a sweet-faced young woman in mod
est travelling hat and gray coat. She
was getting draft cashed, and when
she saw them she would have stood
aside. 1t was the robber who antici-
pated her intention and forbade it
with courteous gesture; whereat she
turned again to the window to con-
clude her small transaction with the
teller.
The few moments which followed
were terribly trying ones for the gray
haired president Of the Bayou State
Security. None the less, his brain
was busy with the chanceful possi-
bilities. Failing all else, he was deter
mined to give the teller warning
signal, come what might. 1t was a
duty owed to society no less than to
/ the bank and to himself. But on the
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
ESQ.,. TAP AID BOMBS.
Boat GETS ONE VICTIM.
kipiing Tells OF Submarines Feat In
Striking a Destroyer.

Rudyard kipling In the London Daily
Telegraph tells remarkable story of
an exploit of a British submarine.
There WIS Il boat ia the North sea-"
be says. which ran into net and was
caught by the nose. She rose. still en-.
tangled. meaning 10 cut the thing away
on the surface. but Zeppelin in wait
ing saw and bombed her. and she had
TO go down again at once, but not too
wildly or she would get herself more
wrapped up than ever.
she went down. and by slow work
ing and weaving and wriggling. guided
only by guesses at the meaning of
each scrape and grind of the net on
her blind forehead. at last she drew
clear
Then she sat on the bottom and
thought The question was whether
she should go back at once and warn
her confederates against the trap or
wait till the destroyers. which she
knew the Zeppelin would have sig
nalea- should come out to finish her.
still entangled. as they would suppose
in the net
1T was simple calculation Of com
parative speeds and positions. and
when ii was worked out she decided
TO try for the double event
Within few minutes of the time
she had allowed for them she heard
the twitter of four destroyers' screws
Quartering above her. rose. got her
shot in. saw one destroyer crumple.
hung around until another took the
wreck in tow and said goodby to the
spare brace. She was at the end of
her supplies and reached the rendez
vous in time TO turn her friends"
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
The Old Town

The city lights are gold and red and
strung la garlands overhead.
They whirl and dance and turn and
spread till lights like day,
TIN ali the wild tf1ars part of you comes
leaping from the heart of you
And swings you all a-auiver down the
flashing way
But. oh. the little old lights not gariano-
ed nor gold lights,
One by one they petaled out. the pleas
ant lights you knew
And I'M and down the pavement's hem the
old man iiinped a-iighting them.
The old lamps in the old town when the
sleepy day was through.
The city streets are straight and wide.
and. hurrying on every side.
The people crowd and cross and ride and
elbow pas,
Til down the pavement's noise and beat
your feet keep time to swifter feet.
The pulses of the city as it hastens fast
But. OH the little town streets, the RAM
bling up and down streets,
All the twists and turns JUS the
way they used TO be
You'd think the very dead you knew
might round lane and smile at you
And not a careless welcome in the old
way cheerily-
The city's gay and Wild and kind and fun
of JOY for you to find.
And all its ways that cross and wind
are blithe each one
It's like a sweetheart beckoning. and.
laughing at the reckoning.
You spring to follow after till your
youths times done.
But. glad OF you and sad OF you, the little
wistful lad Of you
Leaps up tn greet the old place when
you're grown too old to roam!
IT'S like your mother calling you-what-
ever Is bef3ll.as you
rhe littie old town's waiting till you re
ready come home
Margaret Widdener.
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
PLEA FOR THE ARMENlANS.
100000 Refugees Now Totally De-
pendent on American Chart

pendent on American Chart
The American committee for ArIneni-
an and Syrian relief. Charles B. Crane.
treasurer, 20 Fifth avenue. New York.
is now able 10 announce that funds
for the relief Of the suffering Arme-
mans can be used through its commits
sion in Tiflis for the 10000 refugees
who have fed to Russia: through the
relief committee in Cairo. Egypt. for
several thousand who have ESCAPED TO
the south. and through Ambassador
Morgenthau for the scores of thou
sands still in Turkey. confronted by
the terrors Of the approaching winter
against which they have no protection
whatever
Ambassador Norgenthau has Just ca
bled: Several hundred thousand Ar
menians have already been destroyed
or are 50 placed that their destruction
is inevitable. The injustice. grief. pow
erty and starvation resulting therefrom
are terrible. Large sums of money are
needed TO relieve suffering and pre-
vent starvation. and the United States
IS the only source from which substan-
tial assistance can be secured"
James L Barton. chairman Of the
committee, states that Independent
witnesses more than confirm the am
baSsador's dispatch He SAYS: The
extent of the atrocities and the awful
helpleSSneSs of this innocent and de-
fenSelesS people are beyond the power
Of words % describe. History has re
corded nothing Ike it Only prompt ac-
tion can save the remnant Of the race -'
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
Many Hsarsrendina Scenes

Mrs. Egan said she witnessed many
heartrending scenes
One woman. she added. who had
lost her three children by throwing
them overheard went stark mad. In
the steerage were a troupe Of Japa-
neSe aeFobats. One of them. a woman
with an infant child. was seen almost
exhausted trying 10 cling TO the sides
OF the ship She was surrounded by
many 9th rs. y rope was thrown into
her hands. but looking up. she ex-
claimed in english:
Don't mind me. belong TO no
one aud have no one to care for me
Help some one else
With these words she passed the
Fone 10 another woman and. with her
hahe in her arms. sank from sight
Only one shot was fired by the sub
marine She remained alongside for
IKE hours. or until all possible rescues
had been made and the wounded had
been attended She then disappeared
under the water. and we proceeded 10
Alexandria without further incidents.
did not learn her name or designa-
ion number. but she was one of the
argest boats OF her kind / have seen. =
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
KAlSEt's ABODE LOSES ROOF.
Authorities Need tire Copper In One Of
Imperial Castles.

The imperlal castle ar DonaueSchin
zen Germany Is being shorn 81 its
copper roof for use in making war
munitions
Last September the enparo-'s palace
IN Berlin was visited By a military
commission demanding a list a the
metals Sd the c,-rt Emperor Wilhelm
ordered that all metals not ia actual
use lie seized \ recent report said
that the copper roofs Of The cathedral
at Bremen were being diSmanued for
military use
The Daytona daily news. [volume] (Daytona, Fla.) 1903-1926, 1915-12-03
BOSTWICK PARK
Just across the Halifax.


BOSTWICK PARK, just the Halifax unsurpassed
an ideal place for winter
Here have all that makes life worth wie Possessing
attractive heafulness
easily accessible yet far enough obvae all discomfort
the confusion
of the business section Bowck Park has all modern
lights gas
rolled
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Western Pacific
 Is Doing We'll

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 28-From the local headquarters of the Wes- tern Pacific railroad it was an- nounced today that the railroad will soon be able to stand on it's feet again, and it's receiver will be dis charged from further duty. It is stated that the road will emerge from the receivership with fully S20000,000 to it's credit
 Officers of the Western Pacific are authority for the statement that the money now in the treasury will practically all be expended in i'm provements. Branch lines to new sections of the country will be constructed shortly, as from recent past experiences the officers are of the opinion that business for the next few years will be the best ever known in the history of the road.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Reservations Are
 Being Made Early

ST LOUIS, Nov 2S.-That the Democratic national convention wi; be held here is now very probable. according to all indications, as rep resentatives of delegations of Demo crats of different states are already making reservations at local hotels, Among them are many men of na- tional prominence. It is reported that William Jennings Bryan has already engaged a large suite of rooms at the Hotel Jefferson
 REPUBLICANS TOO.
 CHICAGO, Nov. 2S.-All indica- tions are that the Republican na- tional convention will be held here. Many reservations have been made by prominent Republicans, among them being Senator Weeks, of Mas sachusetts, who reserved the entire ninth floor of the Congress hotel for the delegation from his state.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Kills Five and
 Then Suicides

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J., Nov 28-Samuel Weithmann, his wife their daughter and her husband were murdered at their home near this city last night by Jacob Traut- vein, farm hand. Another farm hand was also killed by Trautwein who after he had committed the deed, killed himself by blowing out his brains with a shotgun
 Weithmann was one of the most prosperous farmers in this part of the state. No cause for the horr- ble death of himself and his family is assigned, although 1t is supposed that Trautwein, the murderer was temporarily insane. The body of the latter was found in the barn at the Weithmann place. Near it was the repeating shotgun with which the man had killed all of his vic tims. The position of the body of the farm hand who was killed indi- cates that he was murdered first in the quarters of the hired men, and proves that he discovered Traut- vein as he left the quarters to per petrate his terrible deed.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
CUCGENHE|MS
 COUNTING CASH

NEW YORK, Nov. 2s.-A state ment regarding the holdings of the Guggenheim family was published from the Guggenheim headquarters here today It shows that the family is worth, including it's holdings ill mining properties, stocks and bonds, cash and demand notes. approxi mately s75,OO0OOO
 The holdings include S31,00o000 in Utah copper stock; $5.5OO,OOO in Chino copper; s4,20O,O00 in Ray Consolidated s7,00OOO0 in the stock of the American Smelling and Re fining Co.,; $11,50O,0OO in the Yu- kon Gold Co., s1000,000 in Alaska Yukon properties, and s14,000,000 in cash and demand notes.
 It is stated at Guggenheim head quarters that one of the ships of the Alaska Steamship Co.,, in which concern they are interested, will be used this winter to bring copper from the Braden holdings, in South America.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Ford Pleased with
 Outlook for Peace

NEW YORK, Nov. 2S.-Returnins s here this morning from trip to Washington, Henry Ford expressed himself as very well pleased with the outcome of his peace negotia- tions. He says that he has re- ceived the assurance of government officials that the government will do everything possible to facilitate the granting of passports.
 He also states that he visited Cardinal Gibbons at Baltimore and that, although his eminence will take no part in the movement, his last words on the subject were, May God Bless You" Among those who will take part in the peace movement, as named by Mir. Ford are Thomas A. Edison. Jane Ad- dams. John Wanamaker. Helen Kel-
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
aking Things into
 His Own Hands

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 28.- According to word which has leaked out of conferences held by numer- ous prominent Democrats with Pres ident Wilson, the President will prob ably urge congress to empower the proposed shipping board to regulate the rates and practices of both do- mestic and foreign steamships. IL is "4~+0' that the Interstate Com merce commission has already SC or.--' 'ata which shows that the rail roads are closely allied with foreign steamship lines, and it is to pre- vent such combinations that the President will make his request of congress when that body passes on the measure.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
BATTLE DUE ON SUEZ CANAL,

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-It is believed here that the next point of attack of the Austro-German-Bu Bulgarian-Tur kish forces will be the Suez canal It is understmood that line of railroad communication is now open from Berlin to northwestern Egypt and it is therefore acknowledged in official circles that it would be only a matter of a few days until a considerable force. completely munitioned could be mobilized near the great artificial waterway.
 It is understood that the Germans are already melting the Arabs to rise against the allies. It is also reported that a large Persian force of1icered by Swedes has risen against the Persian government, despite the recent pact of the shah with the Russian forces, and are holding the town of Kun, about 100 miles south of Teheran, for the Germans. From that region, however, also comes the report that the British Mesopo- tamia expedition has been sue cess, the town of Ctesiphon, near Bagdad, which was recently taken by the Turks, having been recap tured
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
GORITZ MAY FALL SOON.

BERLIN, Nov 2S.-The fourth bat tie which has bee. fought in that vicinity between Austrian and Itali- an troops is now going on at Cor tz, according to word received here from Vienna. The Austrians are still in possession of the city, but they are being hard pressed by the Itali- an troops, which have surrounded the place in a semi-circle The ar tillery fire is declared to te some thing awful, making the position of the Austrians almost untenable.
 The Vienna dispatches state that a large force is to be sent to the succor of the beleagured city. They also state that the Italian losSo~ before Goritz during the present bat tie have been the largest of the war, but that the siege continues nevertheless.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
THEIR PLANS
 NOT SUITABLE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 28- The British government has in formed the capitalists of this coun- try that it is willing to grant spe cial privileges to the American over seas trust, which was recently or ganized in this country for the pro motion of foreign trade. However owing to the fact that conditions in Great Britain and other coun- tries of Europe are not in the best of condition financially at the pres ent time, the state department of the United States has placed its stamp of official disapproval on the movement. No particular reason is given for the objection of this gov ernment to the plan, but the diff
 ulties seem unsurmountable.
 The overseas trust was recently organized in this country with capital of s5O.OO0,O00.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
ATTITUDE OF GREECE
 STILL WORRIES ALLIES
Official Great Britain Bothered By Sinister Attitude of CreeceGer are hcitng ArabsPerogad Meatess
 Big Battle In Austria.

LONDON, Nov. 2S-Government officials from the highest to the lowest, including the members of both houses of parliament, arc consider ably worried over the attitude of Greece Seeming to be in complete accord with all movements of the allied forces through the country, Greece yet maintains her army in a state of mobilization. and the atti- tude of her ministers indicates that she is not as trustworthy as shc seems to be.
 In fact, it is believed in official circles that sinister influence i5 at work in Greece which means no good to the allied cause. Just what it is is unknown, but agents of the British government have learned enough to make them very cautious concerning Greece The British minister to Greece, in dispatches re- ceived here, describes the attitude of the Greek ministry as "dilatory," stating that the Greeks now wish to get the war experts of the al lies to discuss the cooperation plan with the members of the Greek general staff
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Drops 10000 Feet
 In A Parachute

LONDON, Nov 2S.-"Just to show you that it can be done" was the statement of Col William Maitland of the Royal Navy Air corps yes terday, just before he ascended ir one of the navy aeroplanes He was referring to jumping from an aeroplane in a parachute from a height of 10000 feet. which feat he accomplished shortly afterwards being 15 minutes in descending to the ground.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
GERMAN GOVERNOR WARNS BEuGlANS,

LONDON, Nov. 2S.-F~ritz von Bis singer, the German military gov ernor of Belgium, has issued a warning to all Belgians not to at tack German soldiers, according to advices received here In the or der issued he states that his action in condemning to death Belgians who either sought to kill Germans wherever and whenever possible, or to spy upon them and report to the allied forces, has been approved by the German war office His warn ing therefore contains a threat to the effect that the punishment which will be eXacted for attacks on Ger man soldiery by Belgians will be the most terrible possible,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Kills His Lawyer
 And Then Suicides
OHIO LAWYER IS KILLED BY CLIENT WHOM HE FAILED
 TO FREE AT TRIAL.

BATAVIA. Ohio, Nov 2S.- James F. Maher, we'll known attorney of this place. was shot to death early yesterday morn ing by Fred Trump. Shortly after committing the deed Trump suicided, his body being found in the outskirts of the city with T bullet hole through the head, the weapon with which the shooting was done being still in his lifeless hand
 Trump had just been convicted on an arson charge. but had been released on bail pending an ap- peal of the case to a higher court Maher was his attorney during his trial. Many of the residents of this city believe in Trump'S innocence of the arson charge. and the man himself was heard to express himself as of the belief that the attorney had not done all he could to clear him.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Street Car Present
 To Town IS Refused
TEXAS CITY SHOWERS REFUSE GIFT OF STREET
 RAILWAY SYSTEM.

SAN ANGELO. Texas. Nov. 28. As a consequence of dis agreement between the owners of the local street railway sys- tenn and the city commissioners of this place, all street car traf. fife here is halted. The reason Is that the commissioners have refused the gift to the city of the street railway system. the owners having halted the traffic when their offer of present to the city was refused.
 It had been intended that the street car system existing here be presented to the city of San Angelo as a Christmas gift. Just what prompted such unheard of generosity on the part of the owners of the system Is not known, but at any rate their prOffer of the road has been de clined. Nor Is the reason for the refusal of the gift known.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Crowley's s Work
 Is Being raced

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 28.- ment are now engaged ii tracing :he activities of Charles Crowley, the detective who was arrested re- gently in San Francisco. charged with being q participant in a gi- gantic plot to destroy munitions of war belongirr to the allies Their work is taking them to practically every city in the country. and it is stated that some valuable clews which may connect number of noteworthy people with the plot are being unearthed.
 OWNS UP.
 SAN FRANCISCO, Nov 2S.-Chas. Crowley, who was arrested here several days ago, charged with con spiracy in connection with plot to destroy munitions of war, muni- ticn plants and steamships in this country and on her shores, has par tially confessed. That is, he ad mits that he was in the employ of the German consul-general here to the extent Of gathering data in re- gard to the amount of munitions car ried from this port by British ships and also to keep an eye on the ac- tivities of British recruiting agents He denies. however, that he is in any way implicated in plots to de stroy private property in this coun- try objectionable to the Germans for the reason that it is being used 10 manufacture munitions pure has Il by the allies
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Pope Abandones His
 Armistice Plans

LONDON, Nov. 2S-Word has been received here to the effect that Pope Benedict has decided to abandon his plan of asking the belligerent nations of Europe to hold an armistce at Christmas time He had decided on making an attempt similar to that of last year. but con luded that it was use less after he had caused some of his advisors to confer with repre- sentatives of the Italian govern ment.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Will Open Bids
 On December 20

WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov 28.- Announcement has been made here to the effect that bids are to be called for soon for the construction of two new government survey boats It Is stated that the bids will be opened on December 20. It is understood that the two new boats are being built to take the place of the survey boats McAr- thur and Gedney, which were recent ly in service on the coast of Alas ka, but which have now been con demned.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
1 Laborers Warned
 Away from Panama

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Nov 28.-- The government employment bureau here has issued a bulletin in which ing to the Panama canal zone eX- pecting to get work Since it be- came known that the canal is tenn porarily blocked and that 1t will probably be several months before it can be opened. applications for coming in by the thousand. The bulletin issued today states that no work is to be had on the canad, despite the slides.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
Exports Are Heavy
 At Galveston

GALVESTON, Nov. 2S.-The eX- ports leaving the United States by this port during the past month are declared to be the largest ever known during any like period of time. Yesterday was record day, more than s3.000.O00 in exports be- ing accounted for More than l. 0OO,000 bales of cotton, raised in the fields of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas, have been received here this season.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-11-29
BUlGARIANS ARE QUIETLY RESTING.

BERLIN, Nov. 2S-Content with the advances made during the Ser and Bulgarian forces are now rest ing and waiting for orders The little Serbian army has been practi- cally annihilated, the small portion which avoided capture having es- capped into the mountains of Monte of the retreating Serbians, the Bul garian forces stopped at the Greek line