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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
STANDING OF
CONTESTANTS

On occount of the heavy cast of
votes each week in The Majestic
theater's big popularity contest, it
will be impossible to announce the
standing of contestants on Thurs
day nights" as heretofore.
Contestants are requested to make
their reports on Thursdays as they
have been doing, and we will make
announcement on Friday night at
the Majestic theater and on Satur
day in the Lakeland Evening Tele-
gram.
All vote coupons must be cast by
four o'clock Thursday or completed
standing for the week will be held
over until the next count.
On Saturday of this week we will
publish a complete list of all who
were nominated in the Majestic con .
test, and the management requests
all who do not intend to be active
contestants to advise them by letter
or in person, and their name will be
dropped from this list.
Special Offer Number Two
One Million Votes
To the contestant who stands first
in the Majestic theater contest on
April 1st we will give one million
extra votes.
To the contestant who stands sec
ond Ave hundred thousand extra
votes.
To the contestant Who stands
third, two hundred and fifty .hou-
sand extra votes.
To the contestantwho stands the
fourth one hundred and tyent
fourth, one hundred and twenty
five thousand extra votes.
To the contestant who stands the
fifth. seventy FIVE thousand extra
votes.
To the contestant who stands the
sixth, fifty thousand extra votes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

With an annual output Of $4,000.
600 barrels, California now leads all
other States in the production of
petroleum Next in the order named
come Oklahoma, Illinois. Texas,
Louisiana. West Virginia, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, Wyoming. Kansas and
Indiana.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

The Colorado women's eight hour
law is very sweeping in its applica :.
tion. including bookkeepers. stenog
raphers and cashiers. who are EN- .
ployed in mercantile, mercandise
and manufacturing establishments.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

We have sold our entire interest
in the furniture business in Lake
land to the Skipper Furniture Co.
and want to recommend them to the
trade and trust all our customers
will continue patronizing the new
firm. O'DONIEL & SON.
1922
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

Reported today; other names have
not been dropped.
OFFICE HEADQUARTERS ARE
ABOVE AUDITORIUM THEATER.
Directory of Business Houses Where
Coupons Are Issued
Cole & Hull Jewelry Store.
Silver Palace.
Lake Pharmacy.
The Hub.
The La Mode.
Majestic theater.
Lakeland Hardw. q Furn. Co.
Smith Bros. Grocery.
Smiths Bakery.
Cut Price Store.
Dutton q Harris Shoe Co.
Dutton 4 Harris Repair Co.
Bryant's Billiard Parlor.
General ONCE Supply Co.
W. B. Arendell Bicycle Shop. :.
Lakeland Evening Telegram.
The Flynn Cleaning and Pressing
Company.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
FARM, GROVE AND
GARDEN.

1t is very gratifying to the
celery growers of Manatee
county that the market is still
advancing, at a time when the
volume of this product is going
forward.-Manatee Record.
The farmers of Jackson coun-
ty are devoting more attention
to the cultivation of foodstuffs
and truck gardening and whe',
the harvest consc vii be prepsr-
ed to live a. home. -ti-aeevillc
Advertiser. = {
Ii one wants to see big tur-
nips. big pumpkins, fine corn,
samples of beautiful woods. just
visit the board at trade rooms.
display there a very good idea
One can get from the things
of the possibilities of our coun-
ty along agricultural lines
Ocala Banner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

Strawberries shipments. In the
vicinity Of Dhde City there is
much land splendidly adapted
TO strawberry culture, and this
is one OF the neglected oppor-
tunities which should claim the
attention of our farmers. Straw
berries. we believe, could be
made one of our money crops
'ade City Banner.
That Lee County Leads, :
as has been often claimed, is
shown by the fact that returns
received yesterday, show that a
car of the excellent pineapple
oranges from the we'll known
Harris grove on Orange river,
owned by w. F. Harris, OF Or
ange, n. j., sold in the New
York market for $3.25 and
S2.65, according to grade, the
fruit being packed by the Lee
county association packing
house under the famous
Stripes" brand, which has at
tanned great fame. The price
is from, fifty to seventy-fve
cents higher than the next high
est price recorded, and nearly
ST higher than the average
Fort Myers Press.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

i. +. Durrance, who lives
three miles south of town, came
to market Saturday and made
the Leader Office a pleasant call.
MIR. Durrance left with us an
immense collard about three
feet broad, also an immense rad
lsh and rutabaga. These go to
prove what one can raise on the
excellent land in and surround
ing Fort Meade. Mr.. Durrance
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12
SUBSCRIPTION RATES
From the same office is issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS,

A weekly newspaper giving a resume
of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for 800 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-03-12

Our neighboring cities of
Lakeland and Plant City are
boosting big receipts from
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
First Church Of Christ, Scientist

230 Third avenue east. Subject of
the Bible lesson for August /, Love"
Sunday school convenes at 9:45 a. M
Wednesday evening meetings at which
testimonials of healing are given. be-
gin at 8:15. A reading room wi.ere
Christian Science literature may he
read, purchased or borrowed, is open
in church building from 2:30 to 430
p. M, except on holidays and Sun
days.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

The funeral of Russell Emery, the
young man who lost his life by drown
ing near Hansen Sunday, was held
from the Crosby chapel, Thursday af-
ternoon. The services were conduct
ed by Rev. C. l.. Bent. pastor OF the
First Methodist church. The father,
mother and brother Of the deceased
arrived from Ruff, Washington. on the
noon train Thursday to be present at
the funeral
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

E. J. Ostrander and son, Eugene,
and A. ]. Peavey left Sunday morning
for California, where they will visit
the fairs. They made the trip in Mr.
Ostrander's car The first day the
party made the run to Battle Noun
tain, Nevada, distance of 266 miles
from Twin Falls.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

l.. X. Kelly, who has been spend
ing the past year in Nebraska, re-
turned the last of the week and has
started in business again in Twin
Falls, having purchased the motorcy-
Gle shop of L. c. Maxwell, on Second
avenue east.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

J. ]. Kinney, of Sterling, Colorado,
and an uncle and business partner Of
Ed. Kinney of this city, left last
week for his home after ten day
visit in this city Mr. Kinney is a
prominent stockman of Sterling, but
is convinced of the future of this sec
ton.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. c. J. Hahn and children de-
parted Thursday morning for FIRE.
mont. Nebraska, where they will Wis
it with relatives for several weeks.
They were accompanied as far as Min
idoka by Mr.. Hahn.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Rev. c. r. l.. Vawter and family
were in the city for short time this
week on their return to the east. Rev.
Mr.. Vawter will be remembered here,
having held series of special meet
ings in the Christian church this
spring. He is SO pleased with Twin
Falls and the country surrounding,
that he brought Mrs. Vawter here on
purpose to see the country
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Warner Patterson were
visitors in the city for a day or two
LOT this week. This is Mr.. Patter.
sons first visit to the city and tract
and he is highly pleased with the pros
|pects here. Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson
live on the Dietrich tract.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

A marriage license was issued We'd
nesday by the county auditor to Chas.
A. Wiedler, of Prescott, Arizona, and
Miss Rachel H. Worthington, of Oak
lev
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Last Sunday afternoon party Of
young people enjoyed an outing at
Shoshone falls. The party included
Misses Fannie Hart, Rosalyn Putnam,
and Mary Goodall and Messrs Cass
Figge, Dave Girdner and Lyle Dovery.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

especially urged to be present fos cas4,
occasion. There will be no preacaEng
service at the church in the eyeasnE
owing to union meetings in the 5Ark
at that time. Sunday school, sz 90
a. M, Mrs. A. S. Martyr, supt- x. G.
P. U. at p. m.
B. G. MILLER, PAs.aa-
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

DR.. c. A. Emes and family returned
to Twin Falls the first of the week at
ter an absence of two years in the
east where the doctor has been super
intendent of a hospital They will
make their home on the farm near
town.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

w. NJ PEARS is able to be
out again after being confined to his
home with blood poisoning in one of
his fingers. Mr.. PEARS bruised one
of his fingers, the bruise developing
into blood poisoning.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

w. l. Wallace, general manager of
the Great Shoshone and Twin Falls
Power and Light company, returned
the middle of the week from Salt Lake
City, Utah, where he had been for
several days on business.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

]. A. Leighton, one of the money or
der clerks in the post Office will leave
in about ten days for Helena, Arkan-
sas, where he has accepted a position
in the office Of that city. Mr.. Leigh
ton has made an exchange with the
clerk of the southern city.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

A. r. Ostrander and family left We'd
nesday morning of this week for CAL
ifornia in his Cadillac car. Mr.. Os-
trander will take the trip by easy
stages and will be gone until Septem-
her
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

L. T. Wright, of the Consolidated
Wagon and Machine company, has Sc
cured the agency for the Velie auto
mobile and Is at present riding around
in demonstration car of handsome
appearance.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
RanfiSf, Church

"The Church Successful" is the
church Sunday morning. After the
sermon the church will observe the
Lords Supper. All the members are
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Edward S. Chadwick, manager OF
the Idaho Life Insurance company,
spent Wednesday in the city looking
after business for his company.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

The Loyal Women's Bible class of
the First Christian church picniced at
the Shoshone falls Thursday. The
class was taken to the falls in an auto
truck. The day was very pleasantly
spent
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

w. NJ. Van Houten, who is en-
gagged in farming near Kimberly, was
a business visitor in the county seat
for a day the middle OF the week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
Lutheran Chureh

Coming Sunday being the first Sum
day of a month, services will be held
and preaching at 1890 a. m. Wor-
ship at Glover in the afternoon at
school. Come and hear
j. A. SCHLICTING, pastor.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
CHURCHES
Catholic Church.

st. Edwards, Second avenue east
and Fifth street. Rev. N. p. Hahn,
rector. Sunday masses at and 1890
p. m. Evening services It 1880. Week
days, mass at a. m.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
Methodist Episcopal Church

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Public
worship at II a. m. Subject, From
Entertainment to Enrichment" Union
service in the city park. Epworth
league at Z p. m. Prayer meeting We'd
nesday at 8 p. m.
c. L. BENT Minister
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. d. B. Knight depart
ed Thursday morning for the coast,
where they will visit the fairs before
returning to their home in Marysville,
Kansas. Mr.. and Mrs. Knight are
the parents of A. l.. Knight of this
city.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

w. E. Sanger and family returned
the first of the week from the Sho-
shone basin, where they had been
camping for a week or ten days.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

E. S. Larned, Russell Ostrander and
c. NJ. Booth returned Tuesday from
Goolyer Mountain, Nevada, where they
had been for week on a hunting
trip. They report very good luck
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

A. N. Sprague, of the Book Store
Pharmacy, of Burley, was in the city
for several days of this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

DIR. and Mrs. George R. Dean and
family departed for their home in
Mcpherson, Kansas, after a visit with
Urban Tracy and family.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

J. G. Higley, of the fruit growers
association, with headquarters in Pay
cite spent day or two of this week
in the city on business with the Twin
Falls County Fruit Growers asso-
ciatiOn
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Chase Leighton was a visitor in the
city for day the middle Of the week
from his farm ON the north side.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. H. I. Jones of Mar
shalltown, are in the city visiting at
the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ed
ward Cooper.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

]. A. Crom, one of the directors of
the Twin Falls Canal company spent
Thursday in town looking after bust
ness affairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

John Skillern departed Thursday
morning for his home in Boise, after
spending several days on the tract
looking after his stock interests.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

]. Garry, superintendent of the Owy-
hee Stock and Land copmany, trans
acted business in Twin Falls Wednes-
day from his headquarters in Roger
son.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

DR.. and Mrs. c. D. Weaver returned
Thursday from California, where they
have been attending the expositions.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

F. c. Bacon was in the city We'd
nesday from the Wood River country,
where he is ranging his sheep for
the summer. He was accompanied by
his father, 0. F. Bacon, of Boise
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Bates left for her
home in Indianapolis, Indiana, We'd
nesday evening after visit with her
daughter, Mrs. J. Clyde Lindsay.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

L. M. Dow, of the barrow Brothers
Seed company, returned the first Of
the week from Washington and Ore
gon, where he had been for several
weeks.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

c. M. Hill and Stuart II. Taylor re-
turned Friday from Fairfield, where
they attended the celebration.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. T. G. Wilson was a shopping
visitor in the county seat Wednesday
from Kimberly.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

j. W. Tanner, editor of the Filler
Journal, transacted business in the
county seat Tuesday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
City Pharmacy
The KODAK Store

c. ]. Kalina who is engaged in bust
ness in Buhl, was a visitor in the
city Wednesday of this week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

c. F. Clark and son are in the city
from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, visiting
with David Clark
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

F. D. Brown and family have moved
into the city from their farm near
Filler. They are making their home
on Fifth avenue east.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Harley J. Hooker and John NJ Con-
ner arrived in the city Wednesday
from the east. They will spent some
time here looking after business af-
fairs.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Miss Anna NJ. Hughes, of Prairie
City, Oregon, is visiting with her
brother, Capt. A. d. Hughes.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. j. w. Tanner and son, Teddy,
were shoppers in the city Thursday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Leth and son, de-
parted the last of the week for CAL
ifornia, where they will visit the fairs.
The trip will be made by automobile.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

H. 0. Brown transacted business
on the north side Wednesday OF this
week.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

A. F. Craven was a business visit
or in Twin Falls Wednesday from Hol-
lister.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. Harley Butler is in the city
from the Salmon tract, visiting with
relatives.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30
!.OCaI and Personal

Miss Mildred Parker is spending the
week with relatives in Shoshone.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

H. A. Brown is in the city from
Il ocatello looking after business mat
sters.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Charles Johnson, of Burnley trans
ected business in Twin Falls Wednes
day.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Trainmaster J. J. Powers, of the
Oregon Short Line, was in the city,
Wednesday looking after business
matters.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

W. L. Crozier and family and Miss
Lois Taber are spending couple of
weeks in the mountains north OF Ket-
chum.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Attorney NJ. ]. Sweeley transacted
legal business in Bull Wednesday
afternoon
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

w. H. Craven, the HOLSTER bank
er, transacted business in Twin Falls
Wednesday.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

Mrs. E. C. Lavering and son, left
Wednesday morning for Caldwell,
where they will visit with relatives
for some time.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

T. NJ. French left Thursday morn
ing for Burley, where he will spend
several days looking after business
matters.
The Twin Falls times. [volume] (Twin Falls, Idaho) 1905-1916, 1915-07-30

e. B. Heinecke. manager of the Hol-
lister Lumber company, spent We'd
nesday in the county seat transacting
business.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-02-12
.ENGLAND's REPLY
NOT TO Be MADE
KNOWN FOR TIME
Will Take Several Days to
Code. Transmit and Decode
Answer 20 American Note on
Interference With Ships.

London, Feb. ~. t2;07 p. m.)--on
account OF the great length Of the
british 70 ernments reply TO the
American note concernlnE British IN
terfereace with American shipping, u
probably will be several days before
the text Il ayailaole. rhe British and
American governments have asreed TO
make the note public simultaneously,
but the entisc communication has not
yet been coded for the cable. II can
not possibly he transmitted. tranrlatcd
from the code and made ready IN
Washington for publication for some
time yet. The note II more than three
times the length Of the Communication
10 which II l. q reply. II aoss into
contraband controversies In great de-
tail.
During th4 Iast three weeks the only
case OF seizure Of alleged American
contraband 10 that Of The steamship
wilhcimina. Apparently the Bsitisf
government Il maising every effort "a
expedite the delayed cargo so as "a
rvoid friction With American shippers
Consequently the grounds ON which
the American shipping note Is based
ere largely removed. insofar as recent
shipments are concerned.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-02-12
BURGLARS DRuTALLY
MURDER AN AGED
GERMAN COUPLE
Search for Sum of Money Sup.
posed to Have Been sscreted
by California Ex-banker At.
tended by Double Tragedy.

Oakland Cal. Feb. i2.-Jacob vo-
gel. former president Of the Citizens
bank OF Frultvale. and his wife were
found murdered today In their home
In Fruityalc. a suburb. They had been
beaten to death by ourslars who nrst
trussed them up with ropes and Mrs.
Nogels apron string
The bodies were found this mora
ing oy Miss Rose Risi. n domestic
who returned to the Nogel home after
a night spent with relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Vogel are believed Ia
have been called 90 the door by tws
men who seized them. hou-d theil
hands behind their backs, aud, wher
they made an outcry. beat them e
death with blunt instrument Tn
house was ransacked In an enort g
obtain sum Of money rumored u
have beon kept secreted Dy the Nogels
THE roor0 In which the murder oo
curr,d gave evidence that the ages
couple offered desperate resistance
Furniture was overturned and Their
was blood on the walls and hoor.
Mr. Vogei was rated very wealthy
man, owning property in number @
coast cities.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1915-02-12
Three Fourths of Coconut
Trees, From Which Group
Draws Principal Industry.
Destroyed; Others Injured.
ONLY THREE REPORTED
KILLED TIP TO DATE
Entire Villages Wiped Out in
Samoan Group and ALI Ship
ping Destroyed or Badly
Damaged by Calamity.

Tutuiia, American Samoa. Fsb. ~.
Thy Wireless. Not only hurri-
cane. but with Il an earthquake and
a tidal wave swept the Manua islands
~ the samoan group, was reported
here two days aso. Further details
received today show that three per-
beheadcd by flying wreckage.
Entire villages disappeared. Those
Of which traces remaiped were ruined
utterly. All shipping either vas de-
stroyed or badly damaged.
Three-fourths Of the cocoa palms,
on which the Islands depend foi nour-
lshment and their commerce In copra,
were levelIed and all tho remainder
injured Some plantations we're
wiped out. IL viii De a year before
, any food plants can be brought into
bearing again, and 5000 inhabitants
are destitute.
The American gunDoat Princeton Il
conveying food, clothing and tempor'
AIRY assistance. out the need for fur
ther aid is urgent, as the food supply
u so low that starvation will SET In be-
fore three weeks are out Tie south
seas have known hurricanes before
but the situation left In the wake ol
! this one Is described as unprecedented
| Al the helght of the storm the FUR,
Of tho wind was uninellesabie. trol
roofs were torn on and blown ter
miles. The very soil was torn from
the coral rocks and the collins In ne"
made graves were left exposed. Al
one time the barometer stood 1850