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Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29

CHICAGO, July a. More than 200
persons, possibly 1900, most OF them
women and children, were drowned
today within few feet OF land by
the capsizing or the steel steamer
Eastland, as II was about to leave its
wharf In the Chicago river with $500
relatives and friends OF employees OF
the Western Electric company for an
excursion across Lake Michigan. The
ship rolled on It's side IN rs feet ot
water within five minutes after 1t
began to list.
COroner's Physician Springer tonight
declared that 1 300 persons were
killed, while other estimates ran az
high as 1000, but these did not agree
with the statement that no more than
$500 passengers were on board the
vessel. During the day, more than
700 bodies were taken from the river
and the hull of the overturned steam
er, whose sides were cut open with
gas flames to admit divers. Several
persons were taken alive from the
cabins In the ship after 1t had lain
on its side In the river for four hours,
but the 300 other persons said to be In
the hulk are all dead
Under the glare of searchlights to-
night scores of men worked In the
hull of the vessel to reach the bodies
The steamer lay on the bottom of the
river, one-half of It's side protrudlng
from the water.
The cause of the capsizing had not
been determined tonight, but federal
city and state officers were conduct
ing investigations to determine wheth
er the ship was top heavy from faulty
designing, was improperly ballasted
or was poorly handled in warping from
the wharf.
Marine architects asserted that the
Eastland was faulty In design, that
the top deck had been removed be
cause Of the tendency of the ship to
list and also pointed to the possibility
that the ship had been unevenly, or un
sufficiently ballasted. The EastIand
used water ballast, SO that II could
pump out some on entering shallow
lake harbOrs, and investigators arc
working on theory that the ballast
tanks were not filled, and the rushing
of passengers to one side of the decks
caused it to roll over.
The Second regiment armOry, situa
ted in a thickly settled part of the
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
GERMANY'S FINANCES.

B7RLIN, July 26.-tVia London.
July 27, 4:2S a. m.)-The Reichsbank
statement of July 23 showed increases
in metal stocks, treasury certificates
and notes of other banks of 22,3S1 900
marks ($5,707,750O gold. 1,l26,000
marks. The decreases were: Dis
counts, l02,812.000 marks; treasury
bills, 100000 marks; note circula-
tions, 97,464,0O marks. and deposits,
16,S47 900 marks
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29

portation company, lessee Of the
Eastland.
The Jury recommended that
these men be held to a grand Jury
for indictment on charges OF man
slaughter.
The jury found that the pas
sengers were not in any way to
blame for the capsizing of the
ship. II recommended further in
vestigation by the coroner and
other officers to determine wheth-
cr the men named and others may
be guilty Of negligence or Of con-
tributing in any way to the cause
as the disaster.
The six jurors selected by Cor
oner Peter Hoffman to hold the
inquest on the victims Of the East
land catastrophe are:
Dr.. w. A. Evans, formerly
health commissioner.
Col. Henry A. Allen, consulting
engineer.
Harry Moir, hotel proprietor.
J. S. keough. coffee merchant.
Eugene BeifeId, hotel man oer
w. F. Bodc, wholesale groce..
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
STANDARD OIL MEN DECORATED.
CONSTA NTINOpI II Julv oQ-(Via

London, July 20, 1:12 a. m.)-For
numerous humanitarian services the
sultan has decorated w. f. Bemis,
vice president of the Standard Oil
company, with the Order of Osmanieh
second class, and Oscar Gunkel. man
ager, and L. |. Thomas, assistant man.
ager of the Constantinople branch of
the Standard Oil company, with the
Order of Osmanieh, third class.
Fergus County Democrat. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1904-1919, 1915-07-29
this government.

this government. 5
Secretary Lansing would not dis
cuss the case today further than to
say an investigation was being made.
Wilson formerly was a clerk to the
military affairs committee of the Uni
ted States senate. He went to Ger
many early in the summer of 1914.
accompanied by his daughter. who
went to study music. AT the outbreak
of the war he was added to the clerical
force of the American consulate.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Kids Chronicle

HTE and my cuzzin Artie was feeding
Ixl the herds I'm the frunt street this
aftirnoon by leening out the Sd stoary
windows and throwing down crumbs awf
peces OF bred. and aftir vile sed. Let's
pertend peepil are herds. heer kums wun
now.
Wich wun was, beelng a skinny man
with an umbreller. not having the UNI
breller up avn akkount of 1t wasent rane-
ing, and Artie sed, It's a stork, we bettir
feed him big peeces
Wich we did eetch throwing down big
peece OF crust wen the stork was wawk-
ing undirneeth the windows. and my
peeee hit the pavemint in frunt Of him
and Arties peece hit the payemint in back
of him, and the stork quick looked up
but he dldent see enyboddy avn akkount
OF me and Artie having ducked in out OF
the windows jest in time. And wen we
looked out agen the stork was way up
the street and a big fat man with a brown
derby hat was kuming up.
O., heer kums ostrich. sed Artie.
Hes big for ostrich. hes ostritches
sed.
ostritches can eet enything. I'm going
TO throw my hole peece down, sed Artie.
So am 1, i sed. Wich we both did, my
peece hitting him rite avn top OF the hat
and Arties hitting him avn the shouldir,
and the ostritches looked up and saw US
dueling ia out OF the windows and wat
did ne do but waWk up the frunt steps
and ring the bell, and me and Artie ran
and lissened down the stares and pop
went 10 the doar and we herd him saying
thaWt they had gone out, but II you will
waite a moment vile run up stares and
ind out, you mite have the pleasure OF
helping me to inhiekt a littel corporal
puuiEhmint
Desllshtsd. sed the fat man. And we
herd pop kuming up stares and We quick
ran and hid in the closit In Gladdises
room. ana pop went TO tbs frunt room
calling. Benny, Benny. Ne beeing IN the
closit and not ansering- ana trying TO
make Arlie stop siggeiing. ana pop went
down stares agen and Ne calm out Of the
cl0sit and herd him say. No. It's as
thaWt In the ony Wun In the house. and
hope you don't accuse me OF trying
forclble feeding avn you.
8ertcuy not. but Good OF sWore / saw
2 beds duck il ont OF the windows sed
the fat nan. thank ycu Tor yure trubbil
Not az awl. sd Pop. III be glad 10 make
q perslnI iHFestls lsatlOn eny time you get
struck with fpodsluH II tie nayberh0od
Ans he zhut Tie fFunt doef and went %
iu the seitin9 roem. and me and Ariie
suQs4 NssHllEtafes without him hecnne us
ald aeal qu. cue haek Vag
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

| finally II often happens that after the
goal has been reached, and great finan-
cia1 means and high position are at
tanned. the wife is quite unable to cope
with the situation, ard matrimonial unI
happiness creeps in to raar enjoyment OF
what has been achieved.
Although love in a cottage has been
sneered at and scorned, 1t is very true
sort of love all the same, and the envy
of many wealthy man and woman. For
1t is real and genuine. There is nothing
mercenary about 1t, and no Interior mo-
tives mar its happiness. The poor man
can rest assured that his wife has mar
ried him for himself. not for the sake Of
a fine position, or fine clothes. or social
prestige, or to make her fine friends jeal-
Gus of her luck.
The higher qualities that go to mako
a marriage happy are called into play.
and consideration for each other is the
first essential. It is an open question
whether a woman is not made happier
by the small daily attentions of her hus-
band that cost so little and yet are so
often omitted in wealthy homes than by
the possession of unlimited means and
magnificent surroundings.
The bride in the new little house well
comes her husbands Homecoming with
the keenest eagernessy and IL he brings
her a bunch of violets is as delighted as
the millionaire's wife would be over a
diamond necklace-probably more so. for
the humble little bride has not had
surfelt of gifts to satiate or spoil her
pleasure.
Love in n cottage is testing OF the
very quality of love. If happiness dwells
there, then the love is pure gold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
rs DEFERRED FOR ORIGINAL SUGGESTION
The Neu Suit

be fairly light and cool But ,.s.s
the better, as spring win b. ~
now. 1t would be absurd to buv ~. Z.
heavy"
We ordered just the right ru,. !.
of sand-colored covert cloth. ~,
smartly and with excellent linz.
skirt is short and full, Of course ~
fold down the front and soma pl..,.
back to give extra width ana sur,n,
The coat is In the RusRian styla ~.
well over the hips and bsited loo..'.
front. It Ia 30 comfortable, for H. 4.
cut allows Of free movement Larr. <
buttons give q distinctive touch. s,...
high collar is particularly smart
1 do like the style of skirt th,s /. !.
ranged with pressed plaits at bad
is more chic than the one with w.
nous folds, and infinitely more b,a,.,.
Great care IL being devoted 10 "a. I.
tails Of the toilette just now. ana d &
ing o new suit one selects boot, (
gloves to be kept entirely for wear Y.
that particular costume.
SO I purchased a smart pair Of H.
leather boots, in gaiter style, The M.
part being of sand-colored covert a
and an exact match to my suit. Thsy 4
down the side in the newest style.
sand-colored gloves of suede I al, Z
lected, and I am delighted with ths ssa
effect of this toilette.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Remember the Birds

Tho humanitarian who thinks Of the
birds on these cold wintry days will be
glad to learn that there are many ways
in which they can be fed and sheltered.
Keep on hand all the old crumbs and
food particles which birds like, and you
will find that many feathered songsters
will be your friends.
The chickadee is bird which Is seen
even more frequently in winter than in
summer. He comes of very friendly
species, and you will find he will hop
to your window very readily II you
leave a few crumbs around. The nut
matches and kinglets may often be seen
in company with the chiclSadee. Another
well-known resident is the woodpecker.
He can be seen on the coldest day peck
ing at a hollow limb, working for his
food. Incidentally, he is taking off your
trees all the obnoxious grubs, worms and
other insects which would do them harm
in summer.
The sharp and vibrant notes of the blue
Jay and the crow may be heard any
morning as you go to your work. There
is something so comforting in the thought
that the birds come to greet you that it
will prove payment enough when you feed
them every day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
By
ELLEN ADAlR

The joys OF love IN cottage have fol
ages been held up as absurd and ever
1nslhlcal. when poverty comes in al
the door" begins this cynic solemnly
then you know what happens to Cupid"
But Just why Cupid rhould fly out OF
the window on the entrance OF hard times
surprises me exceedingly. II he was a
genuine Cupid would he not stay and
set to work hard to make matters right
again7 The right sort OF Cupid does do
this. am sure Of It.
Love In cottage-or to be more ac-
curate--in a cute little apartment house,
can surely be made very attractive. For
after all. happiness in life cannot be
bought with money Conversely, IL there
Is little money. there may still be a great
deal OF happiness.
I am convinced that many wealthy
woman today would be infinitely happier
II she were living in some quiet little
home away from the rush and vexation
and the eternal striving of social life.
'If we lived in a tiny little house on a
tiny little income, then I would have my
husband and my home all to myself" de-
clared such one pathetically. But as
It is, my thousand and-one social engage
ments take me one road, while his thou
sand-and-one business engagements take
him another. We scarcely ever see each
other nowadays"
Many husbands and wives who are to-
day the owners of magnificent homes look
back with keen regret to the old happy
days when they started housekeeping in
home no bigger or grander than the
proverblal cottage.
For after all, II is the little things of
life that really bring content and happi-
ness. think that so many people now
adays have no time for happiness. They
are rushed" from morning to night. In
spite of their wealth and luxurious homes,
they are really carrying the burden and
heat of the day.
when l was the very light of my hus-
bands eyes, and we were poor, and hap
py. and together" said the wife of
millionaire. recently 81 just can't keep
up with these new, grand ways, and these
naughty visitors who swarm everywhere
in the house. and the army of naughty
servants am supposed to manage. Man
age. indeedl Why, I'm positively afraid
of them! And my husband doesn't be-
long to mo any more. His time is taken
UP with million affairs. I am really
very lonely!"
1t Is too often the case that wealth only
causes the husband to grow away from
his wife. For while he is working his
way up in the world, meeting clever peo-
pie. learning new things daily. and edu-
eating himself t. held a high position,
his wife is working in the home and Is
getting few opportunities for culture. So
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

We are all preparing for the coming
Of the spring, Of course. And really,
think the new styles In suits are most
attractive New things are cropping up
every day now, and the wise girl VIII
keep her eyes open TO changes
As for myself am overcome with Joy
and anticipation Just now, for have
Just received an invitation 20 go down
to Palm Beach for two weeks visit
have never been South before, and the
idea sounds perfect.
owe the invitation to my friend Eli
nor, who Is at present visiting some
friends in St Augustine. II have just
had letter from grandaunt Of mine
Dorothy" che wrote. "and she wants me
TO come and stay with her at her hotel
at Palm Beach. It seems that she Is
lonely without any of her own people,
and the doctor assures her that she can
not return home till April, at leastl So
she wants me to go and cheer her up,
and suggests that I bring a friend along
to support me in the taski Do come
right away. Dorothy, for I know that we
shall have a glorious tme!"
Needless to say, I wasn't long in an
swering the invitation! And now the
problem of suitable clothes Is obsessing
mamma and myself.
"You will need new suit, Dorothy"
said mamma "And, OF course, It must
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
Across the Counter

A pretty box of handkerchiefs for the
dddies contains three colored linen
hankies with hand embroidery and a
fancy border and costs 40 cents. You can
get six in a box for 90 cents.
A lovely variety of Madeira handker-
chiefs can be seen in a large Chestnut
street store. They are beautifully en-
broidered and the edges are scalloped.
They sell for so cents, 75 cents, ST. $l25
and $3.50 apiece.
The vogue for taffeta has evidently not
gone out, for most of the shops are show
ing It in their windows. The plain pussy
willow taffeta. in almost any shade, sells
for $2.25 a yard.
Neckwear is incredibly cheap just at
present You can get very neat collar
and cuff set in all embroidery or lace at
so cents.
A collar of organdie OF Swiss embrold-
erv is only 25 cents and will prove just
the right touch when you renovate an old
gown.
The young daughter wears white kid
gloves now, and one of the stores has a
neat style in glace kid with fancy stitch
ing which comes in white, tan and black
for 81 pair.
A new silk called Faille Francaise. which
is ordinarily $3.50 a yard, comes in all
colors, and just now a sale Is going on
and you can buy 1t for just half.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

her about 1t. My people spent that sum-
mer at BeXhill, and Rockford went down
there, and we saw a good deal of him.
1t was not until the middle of the Octo-
Der term that knew what had happened
during the vacation. came across Roch-
ford in some woods outside Oxford and
I struck him in the face. was strong
in those days, and I caught him on the
point of the jaw. He dropped like log
and died in a few minutes. I did not
mean to kill him. 1 think any brother
would have done as I did"
He paused for few moments and
looked down at his wife's face. Her
hands were clasped on her knees and she
was staring at the fire.
"I was kneeling on the ground by
Rochfords SIDE" he continued. when 1
looked up and saw Vertigan looking at
me through the branches of a rhododen-
dron that was near the path. Vertigan
was man who had come up to Oxford
late in life, and was then nearly 30. He
was not much liked and was looked upon
as a rather queer card. asked Vertigan
to go for help, but he persuaded me to
leave the body where 1t was and make
my way back to college as soon as pos
sible 1 was weak enough to give in,
and II was not until the next day that
l knew that Talbot had been found stand
ing close to the body of Bob Rockford
by Nerugan and another man or tho
name of Little, Talbot was arrested and
was unable to prove an alibi, as he had
been away from college for three hours
1t transpired at the inquest that Talbot
and Rockford hated each other and that
Talbot that very morning had threatened,
in the presence OF several other men,
to give Rockford a thrashing that he
would remember all his life. IL behaved
like the coward I was. But think that
I should have told the truth IL it had
not been for my sisters sake-and then
there was my mother"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

Guy Wimberley. son OF Anne, the Marchion-
ess Of Wimberley. and heir to the vast VIM
berley estates, is in danger OF death from two
Dick Meriet, cousin OF Guys. and Vertigan.
science master at Harptree School, where Guy
Doctor Anderson also OF the school. John
Erleigh, head OF Harptree School, Is engaged
TO Anne Wimberley. His sister, Mrs. Trayers.
Erieigh killed the man Who had betrayed his his
sister and let another suffer for his crime
Nertigan alone knows this, and blackmails
Erleigh. Lord Arthur Meriet is watching over
several unsuccessful attempts. Guy Kimberley
Is kidnapped. Mrs. Travers denies all knowl-
edge OF his whereabouts. She is withdrawing
from the plot, because her son James is in
pairing to pay ransom, Lord Arthur waits on
a desolate Island, but, instead of the con-
spirators, he finds dead man, Doctor Ander.
son: News comes that Guy Wimberley and
Spain. 4 day later an attack is made on
Lord Arthur Mertet. who is next in the sue
Erleigh, after making sure that hiA past
A year passes. John Erleigh has been COM
PEELED by Lord Arthur to break his engage
fnent to AnneS Wimberley. Lord Arthur sue
ceeds to the estates. Joan is still in love
with James Travers
James has composed a great opera.
Yertigan, blackmails Erleish and demands
Lord Arthur goes to Spain TO unravel the
mystery OF Guys death.
lie finds clue through Roderlgo Lopez. who
has seen boy disguised as a girl being taken
on a train. Lord Arthur suspects a brother OF
Dick Meriet OF being implicated. He returns
to England to fnd Lady Anne married.
Vertlgan blackmRils Erlelgh to Anne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

T GUESS I've got that fairy business
L settled for once!" exclaimed Jack
Frost. as he looked out over the ice
covered lake, I'm sick of fairies, any
way and I've frozen them all up!' He
laughed an icy laugh and blew around
over the ice to be sure there were no
stray fairies around.
what you doing?' asked Mr.. North
Wind. who happened to come by just
then.
I'm being sure that I've frozen all
the fairies!' answered Jack Frost. DO
you see any around?"
Mr.. North Wind looked over the Ice
covered lake. mo fairy could live on
ice like thisp' he exclaimed, you very
we'll know that. Jack Frost, but why
do you hate the fairies SO? They never
hurt you'll"
"That's all you know about it," an
swered Jack Frost Grossly. nobody. un-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
CHIaDREN'S CORNER
Ice Caves

Jack Frost could stand no more. who
are you?" he cried, land where are you
hiding? Come out here and talk to mel"
Out from the tiny ice caves along the
edge of the lake a host of pretty fairies
trooped. Here we are. Jack Frost"
they called to him, land we thank you
for making us such fine homes"
II make you honest" exclaimed the
amazed Jack Frost.
"Yes, thank you," replied the fairies.
1--WE would surely perish in the wintry
cold but for the fine caves you make
for us along the edges OF the water.
There We can live the winter through in
warmth and safety"
Jack Frost looked at tho fairies and
he looked at the ice caves, and he couldn't
think of a word to say-so he hoped on
Mr.. North Winds back and blew away!
Copyright, 1915, Clara Ingram Judson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08
JOHN ERLEIG SCHOOLMASTER AG AGsi i sS
Iuthor OF ..Iohn Rredon, Solicitor"

piece and bowed her head till her fore
head touched her fingers. He came
nearer to her and laid a-hand on her
shoulder. She started as though he had
hurt her and, turning. faced him with her
eyes abIaze. But she did not speak a
word.
Anne" he faltered. "once again I
throw myself on your mercy I will not
argue, will not plead with you for justice.
Think the worst of me, If you will-but
try-to forgive me-"
mo" she said, after a pause, and her
voice seemed strange and hard. 1t was
not like her voice at all.
"You-you love me-" he stammered,
land once you said that-that If a woman
really loved man, she would go on low
ing him, whatever happened"
"Yes-1 said that-I remember 1t well
we had been talking of your sister and
Bob Rochford-you had that In your
mind. I remember well what answered
said that love lived after death-even
after dishonor but that 1t breaks the
woman's heart"
She turned and walked slowly toward
the door. He stole after her and caught
her by the arm.
"Anne." he said, "what will this mean
to usf What are you going to dor How
how can things go on as they were
when you-you hate me?"
II do not know what shall do, Jack"
she replied, wearily. "Please do not keep
me here any longer-my strength has
nearly gone. IL shall break down alto
gether."
He let 80 of her arm. and she left the
room. He returned to the fire and stood
there looking down at single flckering
flame.
And as he looked at It it went out, and
the room was In darkness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-02-08

less maybe South Wind. hurts me as
much as do the fairies. / want to get
them or the esrthl'
''So-o-ol" exclaimed Mr.. North Wind,
aand how do they hurt your
You'd know we'll enough II you'd stop
70 thinxls replied Jack Frost. who
starts the flowers 10 growing7 Who
makes people think OF spring? Who calls
the south breezes back from the south
land7 Who coaxes the birds northYard7
who urges you 10 take a summer vaca-
nonz Tell me that"
hIf. North Wind looked shsepiah. sOf
Eoursa tbs fairies usually do say some
EhIns 70 me about my taking a rest for
|ae summer. but I'm always glad 10
sleep g bit and they know IT, 80 don't
Hiana themi'
sra nol blaming themr' eroaked Jack
FROST rI.m fracgins theml" He laughed
HeaflIly Il his little joke and started
IooMas oxer the ica again.
"fa. slFr ha said in a satisfied voice,
sae zairles are heTel There's 40 place Tor
lhem ~ stay
ME North wind laughed aud started
z4es Hat before he had gone even :
Id 81 thorahl - heard voices did
81 zaF anyLtIfEf he asked jaek t'rost.
a8 aH4lhingl replied Jack tfasf.
zhQaehi heard somebody lalklnE. e
M AofH W.H4 Listen 6 initiate
ana 1aea HHast iisteaad and ahAi
a saHIeae lHat bearaz Iaisl
te4Ief teH AIm7
a faH feaa Qks to keeH
- tIat Ee aIs nstH aHd
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