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The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
1900 KILLED;
1000 INJURED
IN EARTHQUAKE WHICH oEMoL
,sHes FIVE ANCIENT ITAL-
IAN CITIES.
MILLION FACE FAMINE
MANY PERISH IN AvEzzANo -
KING ORDERS RELIEF
MEASURES TAKEN.
Western Newspaper pion News Service

Western Newspaper Upion News Service
Rome, Jan. 14.-Five provinces In
south central Italy were shaken by
an earthquake which killed 1,2oo peo-
pie and injured 1000 Wednesday
morning.
The city of Avezzano with 10000 In
iabitants was destroyed and 500 we're
Killed there.
AS a result of the cataclysm l,000,-
600 inhabitants of the stricken dis
trict face famine and the King has is
eued an appeal for their relief.
Rome and Naples suffered severely
and many ancient structures in these
cities were damaged and some were
demolished.
The fact that wires are down pre-
vents the complete story of the hor-
rors In the Interior from being told.
From below Naples In the south to
+'errera in the north. distance of
more than 300 miles, and almost the
width of the country. the undulatory
movement continued for consider
abie period.
In Rome 1t was thought at first that
two shocks occurred, but the seismo
graphic Instruments in the observato
ries showed there was only one which,
beginning at -55 o'clock In the morn.
ing. lasted from % to 30 seconds.
IN the capital itself, so far as
known. there was no loss of life. but
a great deal of damage was done
churches and statues suffering most.
For time the people were stricken
with fear and there was a veritable
Ianic in the hospitals monasteries and
converts. The buildings ON both
sides Of the Porta Del Popolo. the
north entrance to Rome, threatened
to fall and the eagle decorating the
gate crashed to the ground.
The obelisk in st. Peters square
was shaken and badly damaged, while
the statue of st. John I.ateran and
the statues of the apostles surmount-
lag the basiiica are In danger of col
tapsing The famous colonnade dec.
Grating st. Peters square was lowered
four feet. while the famous house once
occupied by the sisters OF Pope Plus
X WAS badly cracked Both the vati
can and the quirinal were damaged.
Owing to the wide extent of the dis.
turbance and its evident terrible con.
sequences. the actual effects OF the
earthquake are not at present known,
owing to the cutting off of communica-
tions. The fortified city of Aquila has
In this way been cut off, but it is re.
ported several villages In that region
were destroyed. Likewise Potenza,
capitsa Of the province OF the same
aame. ca the eastern deciivity of the
Apeanines. which has a population OF
nearly 10000. has been isolated. In
1857 this town was almost destroyed
by an earthquake.
Naples.-A violent earthquake shock
occurred here Wednesday and caused
panic. It is reported that many
houses fell in Caserta, northeast Of
Naples. All the glass In the observa
tory on Mount Vesuvius was broken
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
NEW ERA IN MINING.
Delegates Gather With Stories of Rich
Gold Strikes.

1Ol0 Strikes.
Denver.-The dawn of new era in
the mining industry in Colorado is at
hand. The camps which in former
days throbbed with activity and re-
turned millions in wealth to the men
whose initiative backed them are to
take on their old vigorous life. Colo
RADIO Is to be raised to first rank of
prosperity among the states of the ma
ton.
This was the message which $50
delegates from all parts of Colorado
brought to the second annual conven-
ton of the Colorado Metal Mining As
sociation. which opened in Denver
Monday. Enthusiasm for Colorado
and confidence in the future of the
mining industry prevailed
Headed bv the Cresson strike at
Cripple Creek "a discovery of such
phenomenal richness that conserva-
tive estimates nlace the ore in sight
at a valuation equal to the entire for
mer output of the Cripple Creek dis
trict for year-from all parts of the
state stories of the disclosure of new
ore bodies were told
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
War Leader Quits Cabinet Post.

vienna,-Count Leopold Won Berch-
told. Austrian foreign minister. has
resigned and his resignation has been
accepted. according to the Vienna
Fremdemblatt. He will be succeeded
by Baron Stephan Btrian Won Rajecz.
minister of the royal court in the Hun
garian cabinet AS Austrian foreign
minister, Count Won Berchtold was
largely responsible for formulating the
policy which resulted in the declara-
tion of war on Servia. On several oc-
casions recently It has been reported
unofflcially that he would resign.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
COURBET HIT BY
DREADNOUGHT
AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE SINKS
FRENCH WARsHIP AND SIS
TER CRAFT is STRUCK.
FIRST FRENCH SHIP LOST
RoUMANIA CONTINUES PLAN TO
JOIN ALLIES IN THE
CONFLICT.
Newspaper Union News servlc..

westsrn Newspaper Union News Services.
London. Jan 12-An official dis
patch from the Berlin war office says:
Vienna reports state that it has been
ascertained that the French dread
nought Courbet was hit by the Aus
trian submarine No. IL. The Courbet
was rammed by her sister ship, the
Jean Bart. which was attempting to
tow her. The Courbet sank. The
Jean Bart docked at Malta, badly dam
aged.
THE French pretend that only the
Jean Bart was slightly hurt by tor
pedo. conceaiing the loss of the Cour-
bet
The Co1rbet was of 23,467 tons dis
placement, and was armed with twelve
12-inch guns. twenty-five 51a a-inch guns
and four. 3-pounders. She was built in
1911 and carried a complement of 998
men.
This is the first modern French war
ship lost during the W r.
The cost of the Courbet was $12,541,-
$40. and the vessel carried four tor
pedo tubes.
Only change in the weather or the
entrance into the war of Roumania or
Italy. or both. is likely to bring about
any marked change in the military sit
uation in Europe for some time to
come,
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
seventy-nine of ia Plead Guilty.

Observation-Disclosures of the
ia of the Terre Haute men indicted
by the federal grand jury in the cleo
tion fraud case pleaded guilty before
Judge Anderson in the Federal Court.
Demurrers to the indictment were
filed for Mayor Roberts of Terre
Haute, Judge Eli Redman and Sheriff
Dennis Shea. The total of ia defend
ants is said to be the largest number
of men arraigned at one time in a
United States Court.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
italy Has a Million Trained Men.

London, Jan. 13.-Italy's entry into
the war is momentarily expected and
the entire nation is on a war footing
with 100000 men trained and
equipped to take the field Popular
sentiment in Rome is overwhelmingly
in favor of joining the allies and it is
not believed the Cabinet can resist
public pressure much longer. A great
crowd assembled in severe storm in
Rome to meet the railway van bearing
the body OF Constantine Garibaldi,
grandson of the famous Italian soldier.
who was killed while serving in the
French army
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
New Mexico House Elects Romero.

Santa feat noon Tuesday the
Second State Legislature of New Mex
leo with a newly-elected House of Rep
resentatives and hold-over Senate,
opened in the State Capitol what is
expected TO be an eventful session
Secundio Romero of San Miguel county
ty was elected speaker, the Democratic
minority giving the complimentary
vote to John Y. Hewitt of Lincoln
county
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
mo.lems Continue Fight on slav..

I.ondon-Turlsish troops have occu
pied the Persian town Of Tabriz. which
is a Russian sphere OF influence; are
battling with the Russians in the eau
casus. and are massing an army for
an immediate invasion OF Egypt. The
Russians have assumed the offensive
in East Prussia while the Germans
continue to attack them in Poland and
they are again trying to cross the Nida
river in Southern Poland which is held
by the Austrians
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Gave No. 1916 Hint, Declares wilson

Washington.-Pr Wilson de-
clared that he was not thinking of an
nouncing his candidacy for 1916 when
he made the statement in his Indian
apolis speech recently that the people
of the United States might have a
chance to Judge his acts.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
STATE LEGISLATURES ORGANIZE
Graham Wyoming Speaker.

Cheyenne.-The Thirteenth Legisla-
ture of Wyoming convened Tuesday.
James NJ. Graham of Fremont county
was elected speaker of the House
Edward w. Stone was named presi-
dent of the Senate. Both houses have
Republican maiorities
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Nomination Favorablv Reoorted

Washington President Wilson's re-
nomination of Henry Clay Hall OF
Colorado Springs, Colo, to the Inter
state Commerce Commission, was or
dered reported favorably by the SEN
ate Interstate Commerce committee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
says $4,000. 600 is Daily Cost Of Wa,

Berlin.-Vorwaerts estimates that
the aggregate war expenditures of the
belIigerents for the first five months
have been s7.500.00o.0Oo The daily
expenditure is figured at s4s,0O0.O
The damage to Belgium and East Prus-
sia is estimated at s1.S40. 200. 900, and
the shipping losses at s11.0O0, 10000
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Butter, Eggs and Poultry.

chicago.-Butter = Creamery, 24@
Esgs-At mark. cases included, "a
351sd S6c. "
rotatoes-Michigan and Wisconsin
red 4o@ 45c: Michigan and Wiscon.
sin white, 45d4sc.
Poultry--springs, 1Sc; fowls, 1sc.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Ru,,lans eurn roI,tol Home.

Berlin.-RussIan police searched the
home Of the 70-year-old widow OF the
famous author. Count Tolstoi No rev
oiftippary documents were found. but
meanwhile part of the house was de-
etroyed by fire.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Colorado Lawyer Attempts Suicide.

Los Angeles. = Twice attempting
suicide within three days, Attorney
Timothy Goodwin. Jr., son of Timothy
Goodwin. Sr.. Colorado attorney, is
in a critical condition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Park Bill Favorably Reported.

Washington.-The House public land
committee reported favorably the bill
providing for Rocky Mountain National
Park, near Denver.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
oregon oovernor Inauaurated.

Salem.-Dr. James Withycombe. Re
publican, was inaugurated governor of
Oregon, succeeding Oswald West,
Democrat
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15

London.-The Turks have taken the
offensive in the Caucasus, where they
met such disastrous defeat a few days
ago, and are delivering violent at
tack on Russian lines. The Turks
struck their first blow early in the
day, near Kara-Urgan. and followed
this up with similar attacks at nearby
points on the frontier. A new army
has been sent by the Sultan to join
the crippled forces
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Pension Of sac for Denver Man.

Washington.-A pension of $50 per
month for Frank A. Olney of Denver
is provided in an omnibus pensions
bin just introduced in the Senate by
Senator Shively OF Indiana. chairman
of the pensions committee.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Wheat Prices Drop over Fiv

Chicago.-Wheat came down Mon
day with crash, Prices broke 51sc
a bushel under general selling due to
rumors that one of the forts guarding
the Dardanelles had been demolished
by the warships of the allies.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
One Killed in Oklahoma Bank HoIdup

Terlton, Okla.-Bank bandits shot
sheriff, and dangerously wounded two
members OF a posse, escaping with 49,.
600 from the Bank of Terlton.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
miscellaneous MARKETS
Lead and speIter.

New York.-Lead, ss.7o@s.so; Lon
spelter = $5.s5@6.O5. London. s2s
15s.
st. Louis. = Lead, s3.6o@3.s5;
spelter, S5.S0@5.S5.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
rhaw to leave Manchester.

Manchester. N. Hilary X. Thaw
OF Wednesday made hurried prepare
tions to leave Manchester.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
WILSON IN INDIANA
DECLARES OLD WORLD AFFAIRS
NONE OF OUR BUSINESS.
President counseied Deliberation on
Americs5s Affairs in Address Be-
fore Large Crowd at Richmond.
western Newspaper Union Nows Service

Indianapolis, Ind.-President Wilson
Friday voiced what crowd OF more
than 5000 people, assembled here to
hear him make jackson Day speech,
interpreted as hint that he might
be a candidate for the presidency
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Monterey Held by carranza rroop,

Laredo. Tex.-Monterey is held by
Carranza troops. according to reports
which said that Gen. Maclovio Her
rera arrived there with large force
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Omaha Live Stock Quotations.

South Hogs-Heavy. s6.65
@6.75; light. s6.6O@675; pigs. $3.50
@6.5o; bulk, s6.65@6.75.
Sheep = Yearlings, s6.75m775:
wethers, s6.00d6.65; lambs, 5000
$50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15

Washington. II Monterey has been
evacuated by almost all the Carranza
troops. who have gone to Matamoras,
according to consular dispatches re-
ceived by the State Department.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Hay and Grain.
F.o.B. Denver: Carload Price.)

Hay.
Colo upland. per ton. .1O-OO0 ll.oo
Nebraska upland ..... 9.o0@10.0O
Nebraska, per ton. $500 $50
Timothy. per ton. .14.OO@15.00
Alfalfa. Der ton 1904 $50
South Park, choice, ton. .11.00Q12.OO
San Luis Valley, per ton. 9.OO@ 10.OO
Gunnisop Valley. per ton. 1850
Straw. per ton. $3.50 $50
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Cotton Futures.

New York.-March. S.17; May. s.s5;
July, SD; August. $50. September
$50; October. s.77; December. s.s5
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
GENERAL SCOTT LEAVES NAco.
Agreement Reported Signed by oppos-
ing Factions on Border.

ing Factions on Border.
Naco. Ariz.-Having induced both OF
the warning Mexican factions in So
nora to keep their war away from the
American border, Gen. Hugh L. Scott.
chief of the United States staff, left
here for Washington. accompanied by
his staff
Gen: Tasker II. Bliss will remain
here in command of the American bor-
der force. 1t is understood all the
troops will remain here until the
terms of the agreement signed by the
Mexican commanders to keep the bor-
der inviolate have been fulfilled
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
MRS. ELINoR GLYN

Elinor GIyn, author of "Three
Weeks has temporarily abandoned
her pen to devote au her time to tho
raising of fund sor the relief Of tho
Belgans.
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
Grain.

Wheat, cnoice milling. 100 lbs. ..1.92
Rye, Colo, bulk. 100 lbs. .....--.. .1.So
Idaho oats, sacked -1.1o
Nebraska oats, sacked ........... .1.1o
Corn chop, sack Las
Bran, Colo. per 100 lbs. .....-..- -1-2o
Flour.
Standard Colorado, net ........- -sS.US
The Elbert County tribune., 1915-01-15
frogs.
Sheep.

Good hogs ................. .6.65 q 1.Uo
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19

But "Benetol" Is absolutely harmless
whether uFed externally or taken inter
nally. And strange as II may seem. L. s.
government tests show 1t to be much
stronger as a germicide than even pure
carbolic acidi
Put bottle Of 'Benetol' in your med
icine chest and throw away any mercury
tablets, acids or other poisons you may
nave around.
Then use your ''Benetol in any way
that you have previously used the others.
lnsteal of ever harming you. "Benetol''
will always protect and help you. Gargle
with IL for a cold or sore throat Wash
out the nasal passages with it TO cure
catarrhal affections. Sweeten your stom-
ach with . morning swallow. 1t will
sterllize and keep your bowels and kid
neys in the best Of condition.
Use 1t for the instant relief from cuts
and burns. Teach the children to use il.
Nothing will ever take the place of
"BsUetol'' in your home after you learn
of its wonders. II you have never tried
it, let us send you OR trial combination
Of "Benetol' liquid, ointment and tooth
cream. This combination is not sold by
dealers, but is sent direct on receipt Of
10 cents to pay postage and packing.
Buy "Benetol" in 25c. soc and SLIGO
sizes, in nearly all drug stores.
Made only by the Benetol Company, la
Benetol Building, Minneapolis. MINI.
Sold, recommended and guaranteed in
Omaha by leading drug stores.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
CullS from the Wire

The two remaining indictments against
Charles r. Sebastian, mayoralty nominee
and chief OF police of Los Angeles, who
was acquitted OF an immortality charge,
Friday we're dismissed.
The seventh biennial convention OF the
switchmens Union OF North America
opened al Buffalo with an attendance Of
700 delegates, representing 200 unions and
membership roll of p 900.
One rain has cost $4,000 in known
losses to fruit In northern California
brokers at Sacramento said. stray berries
and cherries, they said suffered to the
amount and fungus growths are threat
ened.
A wireless dispatch received at Toxic
says the fire on board the steamer Chiyo
MaTu which broke out Sunday afternoon
as the vessel was nearing Yokohama has
been extinguished. II was confined to
small section OF cotton cargo.
American textile manufacturers. as
well as makers Of paper, ink varnish
pigments and leather articles, are feeling
the scarcity Of artificial dyestuffs more
aCutely each day. according to CONNER
cial Agent Thomas III. Norton I'm a sps-
cial report TO Secretary Redfield issued
at Washington.
W. Z. Boruff. "a years old, employed
by Nelson Morris g. Co. as a salesman al
salt Lake city Utah. was arrested al
Chicago charged with embezzling IS OoO
from tho firm The police say thaf be
confessed his guilt and attributed his
downfall 10 gambling on horses- He Ned
from Salt Lake City last June and dnce
then has Travelled In South America
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19

Cross aud Panama canal funds from do
pusit at IN" E!ggs National bank. the at
torncy declared. was brought about
Through tho influence oC Secretary Me
Adoo amt Comptroller Williams. "To-
Scthcr. ne said. these men took away
from the EigGs hank more than $500 ON
In deposits yet They say that thc bank
might not %, as solvent as Il is today n
they had not hclrct it.
The attorney dwclt at lcngth upon
demands for Information made upon the
bank by MIR Williams lie said the di-
rcctors OF the bank held meeting last
summer and asked the comptroller Just
what ne desired the bank to do. but that
no advice or suggestions were received.
In demanding = penalty OF t5OO from
the bank tor failure to submit report
Of the loans ~ the institution for eight
cen years, Mr. Hogan declared that
Comptroller Williams made an crrunc-
Gus calculation u order to stipulate
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
New High Power Car
Built by McKeen is
Able to Travel Fast

The new high power gasoline motor
car, built at the McKeen Motor Car
works in this city. has been tried out
and has been pronounced a success. The
car and its success is the contamination
of the ideas OF President Mohler of the
Union Pacific, for which road It has
been constructed to go into service on
the Kearney branch, operating between
Kearney and Stapleton.
Some months ago President Mohler d.
rected President McKeen to construct
motor car that would be just what the
Union Pacific would want for it's branch
line passenger service. Mr. McKeen laid
his plans and worked to them. Yesterday
he put the machine out on its trial run.
carrying a party of railroad men and
engineers from Omaha to Valley and
return. In the party was General Man
ager Ware. Superintendent of Transpor-
tation Lincoln. Mechanical Engineer Fet-
tiers, Assistant superintendent Carey
and several others.
The run to Valley was made in forty
five minutes and during the return trip,
several times, a speed of fifty-ffve miles
per hour was attained
The new motor is of 3O0-horse power
and on the trial trip hauled one of the
heavy steel coaches. 1t is the largest
and heaviest motor car ever constructed.
Its weight is 5000 pounds. The motor
car is seventy feet in length over all.
In the front end is the engine and back
of this a compartment for mail. This is
equipped with everything found in the
modern mail car Still farther back is
the space for express and baggage. thus
combining three cars in one. It is Of
all-steel construction and rides as
smoothly as a passenger coach.
on the new motor car the engineer is
in constant communication with the con-
ductor, telephone system connecting
the compartments. 1t Is equipped with
complete heat and lighting system,
which at all times is under control Of
the engine man. It is sufficiently power
full so that In the event il should be
necessary, It could haul two or three
Of the heavy steel coaches of the Union
Pacific over any grade on the system.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
Man Leaves Body
While He's Asleep

Irving 5. Cooper OF san Francisco lee
tured last evening to a large audience at
Thoosophical hall in Tue Bee building
on The Mystery OF sleep" lie dwelt
on the inadeduacy Of current scientific
theories regarding sleep contrastcd with
the logical and illuminative explanation
OF theosophy which Is that man. him
self. leaves the body each time he goes
to sleep and during that time is many
times moro active than when in the
physical body.
This evening he will continue his lee
lures with the subject Of The Unseen
World and How II Is Explored"
The entire choir Of st. Andrews Epis-
copal church will sing under the di-
rection Of Prof Joens.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-05-19
ENTRIES CLOSE IN
BIG ATHLETIC MEET
Over Twenty-Five Athletes to Take
Part in Big Event at Creighton
Field Saturday
HIGH SCHOOL is FAv0RITE

Entries for the first annual outdoor
Omaha athletic meet closed last night
with the list totallng the names Of over
seventy-five athletes The Omaha High
cchool will enter the largest squad. six
teen men. Coach Tommy Mills submitted
the names yesterday just before the
entries closed The Omaha Young Mems
Christian association. Bellevue. the Triple
A and the Council Bluffs Young Mems
Christian association have also entered
big squads.
A number OF individuals who are proud
Tossessors Of cleaning records in the
past are also entered and they are eN
pected 30 annex a few points which will
not he gathered up by any Of the teams
entered Art May. former Cornhusker
star. is one Of the dash men who is picked
TO start something in the sprints.
Postien. an old orthwestern man, is
another Splinter who should show some
form.
Baxter. a half-miler. who has carried
the colors of Dartmouth and the Chicago
Athletic club. isthe favorite in that dis
lance run A. a. Marshall OF Kansas is
q ten-second man in the 100-yard dash
and the odds favor his winning that
sprint.
NJ r Jones, an old Grinnell man. Is
entered in four events and his records
at college prove he has a good chance
to carry away some honors II he can
show any Of his old-time form Jones in
entered I'm the 1oO-yard dash. shot-put
high and broad jumps.
High school is FRvorite.
The nigh school squad is running favor
ite as the showing Mills crew made in
the Missouri valley and state meets, both
Of which were won by the local schools,
show that the interscholastic lads are a
we'll balanced aggregation.
Al Newton Is favorite In both the
high and broad Jumps and Fullaway is
honors. Carl Lutes is favorite in the
expected to carry off the pole vault
shot-putting event.
Preliminary heats in several Of the
events will he held In the morning. due
to the large number of entries. Prelim-
inaries in the 1O0-yard dash, 22o-yard
dash. high jump and hurdles will he
started at $3.50 Saturday morning. The
finals in these events as we'll as all
heats in the remaining events will be
staged in the afternoon.
In addition to the open events there will
be two junior events, a five-yard dash
and running broad jump. There will also
betwo relays, a half-mie relay and a
Guarter-mile relay.
The meet will be staged at Creighton
field and tickets are now on sale at the
Young Mems Christian association,
Beaton Drug company and Townsend
Gun company