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The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
British Transport
Torpedoed in the
Aegean; 1,OO0Die

London, Aug. 18.-About 1000 lives
are believed to have been lost by the
sinking of the British transport, Roy
al Edward, en- route to the Darda-
nelles, by German submarine. The
Royal Edward carried 1850 soldiers,
30 military officers and a crew Of 220
men. An official statement from the
admiralty said that 900 are known to
have been saved"
The troops were mainly reinforce
ments for the Twenty-ninth division
and details of the Royal Army Medi-
cal corps, the admiralty stated. Full
details, the official announcement said,
have not been received.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Reward for Franks Lynchcrs.

Atlanta, Ca, Aug. 20.-Plans for in.
vestigating the abduction and lynch.
mug of Leo M. Frank are going for.
ward steadily. Governor Harris stat.
ed thorough inquiry would be mado
and that rewards would be offered for
the arrest and conviction of the men
who took Frank from the state prison
at Milledgeville and hanged him near
Marietta. =,
Il am ,inexpressibly shocked" said
the governor. This affair has place..
& blot upon the fair name of our state
that can never be wiped out"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
STORM VICTIMS IN
TEXAS LIKELY 200
KNOWN DEAD NUMBER 113; EST.
MATES OF MISSING RANGE
FROM 100 TO 200.
SURFEIDE REPORTS 10 LOST
Most Serious Addition to Fatality
Records from Town Where Light
house CoIIapsed-ReIief Trains
Rushed to Stricken City.

Houston, Aug. 2O.-Relief Of the
stricken Texas communities and plans
for repairing the damage wrought
by the tropical hurricane which swept
the southwestern section of the state
are we'll under way. Drinking water,
medical and sanitary supplies and tons
of food are being rushed to the Gal
weston bay districts as fast as the re-
habilitated train service can handle
them. Tugs and other relief craft are
searching for refugees or aiding
stranded vessels, and in Galveston,
Texas City, Houston and other towns
the task Of clearing away debris is be-
ing undertaken.
The death list, accounts Of which
seemed to agree, probably will not ex-
coed 800 and perhaps will be limited
to 200. The known dead numbered
113 and estimates of The missing rang
ed from 100 to 200.
Nineteen Dead at Surfeide.
The most serious addition to the ia
tally records came from Surfeide,
where 10 persisted when a lighthouse
collapsed
The list Of missing in the hurricane
was reduced by 106 when men from
the dredges Sam Houston and San
Jacinto, carrying respectively Sc and
SO men, reported that all hands were
safe. Some of the Sam Houston men
escaped to Galveston.
Further reports from Galveston con-
firmed the previous impressions that
the sea wall saved the city from inun-
dation. 1t was stated that the wind,
blowing at more than 90 miles an
hour, caused far more damage than
the water Tales of survivors recorded
numerous spectacular escapes and al.
most equally numerous deeds of hero
1sm.
Escape on Cotton Bales.
Bales of cotton and bits of wreckage
supported scores of individuals caught
In the lowlands by the tidal waves
driven in from the Gulf, and switch
towers of railroads, trees and strand
ed steamers proved safe refuge for
hundreds Of men, women and children.
Sturdy swimmers, carrying ropes,
forced their way through flood waters
In many instances and men braved
the storm in small boats to rescue i'm
perilled women and children.
Property Loss Estimated.
Property loss estimates were vague
except in few instances. Houston,
Texas City and Port Arthn. advices
gave fairly definite figures for those
places, but most of the other towns
reported in such phrases as "consid-
erable,' very heavy" and mot yet es.
timated"
Some OF the estimates were as fol-
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Sweden.

Sweden.
The steamer Sagoland brought 5000
tons Of corn and bran from Buenos
Aires to Goteborg. The cargo had
been ordered by the Farmers Supply
association.
The ferry traffic between Sweden
and Denmark and between Sweden
and Germany is still in charge of the
bureau established for that purpose
at Malmo when the war began.
Since the war broke out over 1900
horses have been exported from Swe-
den. This is regarded as Fortunate
circumstance, owing to the scarcity of
foodstuffs for cattle and horses, this
year.
The government Of Sweden has pur-
chased medical supplies in the sum of
100000 crowns, upon the recommends
ton of the bureau of medicine. The
war is. Of course, responsible, for this
action.
From JamstO it is reported that the
crops look fine, which IS very unusual
in Sweden this year. Many farmers
who had been in the habit of raising
wheat put in only rye last fail on &C
count of the war, and the rye looks
very promising.
So much cotton passes through
Goteborg at this time that great care
has to be exercised to avoid confu-
sion. Importers complain that large
quantities Of cotton are missing and
It has happened that shipments have
been delivered to the wrong parties.
The offices of the National Arti-Em.
1gration union were patronized by l.
242 persons during the past year. The
number OF real estate parcels offered
for sale was II, and q were sold by
means of the union. No less than 39l
different parties were prospective
buyers.
The Swedish academy has declined
to recommend the revised editiN OF
the Swedish hymn book. Some of the
most prominent clergymen of Sweden
have spent many years In preparing
the new edition.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Galveston Sea Wall conquers.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 2O.-Galveston
has successfully passed through a
West Indian hurricane that blew con.
tinuously for IS hours. The govern
ment weather gauge registered the
maximum velocity of the wind at 80
miles rer hour. The city, due to the
adamentine resistance of the sea wall
has sustained comparatively small loss
in destruction Of property. The great
granite structure, erected after the
calamity of 1900, grimly met and con-
Quered the raging waters Of the gulf.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Starting Trouble.


why is it that the attendants In
telephone Off ces are all women?" Mrs.
Brown made this inquiry of her hus.
band
"Well,' answered Mr. Brown, the
managers of the telephone offices are
aware that no class Of attendants
work so faithfully as those who are
in love with their labor; and they
know that women would be fond of
the work in telephone Offices
What is the work in telephone
Officer" Mrs. Brown further inquired.
Talking" answered Mr.. Brown.
And that conversation came to an
end and a different kind of conversa-
ton began.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
War Not Necessitv

Assuming an air of sage Importance
the fat plumber ejaculated:
War is a necessity"
Pooh! How do you make that
QUIT" demanded the thin carpenter.
deprecatingly.
did you read that Edison is going
to devote his energies to American
protective measures in time of war7"
yep. What Of it?"
THAT proves my contention"
How"
"War makes invention necessary.
doesn't it,"
II suppose So"
And necessity is the mother of in
vention?"
"Huh!"
Therefore war and necessity are
synonymous"
The thin carpenter is still thinking
it oyer.-Youngstown Telegram.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
DISTRESSING PlMPLES
Removed by cuticura Soap and oint-
ment. Trial Free.

Smear them with the Ointment,
Wash of in five minutes with Cuti-
cura Soap and hot water and continue
bathing for some minutes Repeat on
rising and retiring. These fragrant
supercreamy emollients do much for
the skin, and do it quickly.
Sample each free by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. Ky.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Franks Mother Thankful.

New York, Aug. 19.-"Thank God,
he is dead, and through with his trou-
bles," said Mrs. Rudolph Frank, moth
er of Leo M. Frank, when informed
at her home that her sons body had
been found.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Simulated Affection.

Simulated Affection.
How effusively sweet that Mrs.
Blondey is to you, Jonesy," said With
erell. Whats up? Any tender little
romance there?"
mo, indeed-why, that woman hates
me- said Jonsey.
"She doesn't show it," said With
erell.
mo; but she knows l know how old
she is-we were born on the same
day." said Jonesy, and she's afraid
I'll tel! somebody"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Reports from Remote Points,

Remote points on Galveston bay,
which penetrates the mainland for so
miles, have begun to report, some of
them bringing small quotas of un-
identified dead. Anapuca reported
five dead and confirmed the loss of
the United States dredge boat No.
IL with no loss Of life, as reported
from Beaumont.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Not a GrumbIer,

In one Of the southwestern states
the courtroom of the courthouse was
overlooking the cemetery. A negro
had just been sentenced for two years.
The judge, piqued at his apparent In
difference, remarked: you don't
seem to mind your sentence"
"Bless yo'. judge, des plenty oh 'em
ovah yondah would like to hab it,
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Lesson From a Beggar.

Lesson From Beggar.
1T was a street beggar who made
me feel my 1nsignifcance, said tor-
mer United States Senator Chauncey
M. Depew, land he did it in gracious
way. l was trif1e out of sorts when
l said to him, You can't hold me up
Not even as good example, he
replied, lifting his hat"-Youth's
Companion.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Misunderstood Her.

Mother, Belle says the repartee at
Mrs. Smartleigh's tea the other after.
noon was simply splendid"
We'll, dear, find out where she gets
1t and we'll order some of it for our
next reception"
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26

IN addition there was an enormous
loss to cotton growers in the storm
belt, some estimates stating that Is
per cent of the crop of central Texas
was destroyed and placing the loss at
millions of dollars" The oil fields
also suffered severely and it is prob
able that it will take 100000 to re-
place destroyed derricks, recap I'M
rooted tanks and repair damaged ma
chinery.
Sea Wall Holds Out.
That the death list did not approach
that of the storm of 1900 was due to
two cause.-the strength of the Gal
weston sea wall and the haste with
which residents Of the coastal plains
sought places Of refuge in conformity
with the warnings of the government
weather bureau.
Galveston, as in 1900, bore the
brunt of the storm, but this year was
bulwarked against the elements. The
storm reached its height there when
the wind rose to 90 miles an hour.
This was eight miles an hour more
than the weather bureau recorded for
the 1900 visitation.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Negro Lynched in Georgia.

cambridge, Ca, Aug. 19.-John Rig
gins, a negro, GO years old, was lynch
ed here by q posse. He was accused
Of attacking a woman who identified
him as her assailant.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
Drink DenJson's Coffee,
For your health's sake.
Between Octouenariana.

Between octogenarians.
Il understand they sentenced him
to life Imprisonment?
well, no; it wasn't as bad as that.
He got only ninety-nine years!"-
Puck.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26
NEWS OF INTEREST
FROM. SCANDINAVIA:
Resume of the tmportant HAPPEN
in Sweden! Norway ana
Denmark.


Norway.
In 1915 Norways national debt was
3l53 crowns per capita, or a. trif1e
over a dollar: now it is 144.65 crowns
per. capita and growing rapidly, the
war contributing largely to this re-.
suit.
Captain Holmberg, an officer in the
Swedish army, has invented a new
explosive of great power. It is called
limit and does not explode by means
Of blows or shocks, but by ignition.
1t is very cheap and does not need
to be incased in boxes It will be of
great service in blasting.
Professor Nordenskjold's collection
of interesting scrientific finds in
South America are now safe in Cote
borg. The collection was stored near
Rio de Janeiro before the war broke
out and was saved for Sweden prin-
cipally by the vigilance of the Swedish
consul at the South American metrop-
oils.
The crop prospects in Sweden are
pronounced decidedly unsatisfactory.
The unusually cold and dry spring
proved very damaging in western and
southern Sweden, especially where the
soil is light and sandy About the
Goth Of June heavy frosts visited
many parts Of the country, causing
heavy damage.
The central commission of the to-
bacco monopoly has received commu-
nications from 80 manufacturers and
companies and from 1000 individuals
who are interested in the tobacco
trade. and they all ask for damages
because their trade has been injured
by the monopoly. The government is
in partnership with this monopoly.
The vast and unprecedented traffic
over the railways of Sweden which
prevailed during the winter and
spring has fallen Off greatly, espe-
cia1ly as regards the line to Trond-
HEM as wood shipments that way have
been stopped. The transportation bu-
reau supervising the Karung traffic
will be continued till the traffic by
water between Sweden and Finland
again becomes normal.
Denmark.
The population of Denmark July I;
1915, was 100000. This is an in
crease of $1,000 since the last count
and is due principally to- the falling
off in emigration caused by the war.
A violent rainstorm swept the whole
country July g. Rev. Knudsen Of
Korby and his son were both killed
by lightning while standing in
the orchard of the parsonage. Many
farm buildings were struck by light
ming and burned to the ground. The
rain came just in time to- save the
crops from being dried up.
Reports from the statistical bureau
indicate that the crops will be rather
below the average this year. Winter
grain and legumes look fairly we'll,
but the spring grain and buckwheat
are poorer. The root crops are doing
pretty we'll, but the Indications are
not above the average. The hay crop
is light everywhere. but the quality of
the hay is good.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26

What married men can't understand
IS the fact that most bachelors are IN
able to appreciate their freedom.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26

Norway.
In 1915 Norway's national debt was
3l53 crowns per capita, or a, trife
over a dollar: now it is 144.65 crowns
per. capita and growing rapidly, the
war contributing largely to this re-
suit.
The Cook County news-herald. [volume] (Grand Marais, Cook County, Minn.) 1909-current, 1915-08-26

Captain Holmberg, an officer in the
Swedish army, has invented a new
explosive of great power. It is called
limit and does not explode by means
Of blows or shocks, but by ignition.
It is very cheap and does not need
to be incased in boxes. 1t will be Of
great service in blasting,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22
Great Russian Ballet to Come to Omaha

The Serge de DiaEhi'cw Imperial Ballet
Russo, which will occupy four weeks of
the coming season at New Norks Metro
politan opera house and will visit fifteen
Of the leading cities OF tho United states
will come to Omaha during tho next sea.
son. This was the announcement made
by John Brown. business comptroller OF
the Mvtropcltan opera company. who
was here Friday with Bcn stern. repre-
scntins otto II, Kahn and the other dl-
rcctors Of the Metropolitan opera cont
pauy.
AN who caro- deeply for art i'm the
theater," said Mr., Brown, "wlu look for
ward with keen Joy TO the coming OF this
ballet. Russian dancers have been seen
In America before this season. supported
by moro or less prctentious companies In
a more or less extended repertoire OF ball
lets. But the fun glory OF the Serge de
Diaghllew Imperial Ballet Russo. which
has been the consistent sensation OF tho
leading cities of Europe for the last five
years, has never been seen In America.
What this will mean it IL difficult to de-
scribe Tho equivalent OF q $5O0.0O0 guar
antee from the board Of directors OF the
Metropolitan Opera company may give
some idea Of what they consider it's
worth. In stagecraft and design It means
the work of Leon Bakst. the great Rus
sian master colorist. chief designer of It's
costumes and stage settings In music Il
means Stravinsky, Rimsld Korsakov.
musicians OF tho future The troupe
which made Paris lam its Chatelet made
London suspend opera at Covent Garden
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22

at prices ranging from 60 cents to $40
per concert
Tickets for the seven Farrar perform
anees in Chicago are already at a
premium. Mr. Vessels, one of the big
Chicago concert promoters asked us n
the Omaha public realized what is being
done here In tho way OF musical events.
He spoke particularly OF the Mendelssohn
choir using It's great organization to bring
The best In music to Omaha: and now the
retailers association presenting the
highest paid artists in the world at stock
company prices. Undoubtedly he re-
marked. the people Of Omaha and vicin-
lty arc tumbling over each other buying
these tickets, as the mere announcement
or such a course at those prices In Chi
caso would sell out the Auditorium I'm
no time
In regard to HIS last remark I can
say that from investigations since nv
return l don't think the Chicago Audit
torium patronage would have anything
on Omaha. as Mr.. Nash, Mr.. Belden ana
myself. the committee I'm charge Of pro-
motion for the Retailers association. ara
delighted with tho rush for these season
books and feel certain that by the middle
or september We will not have a season
ticket left 10 sell. However. We are not
Altogether surprised as our personal in
Nestigations have shown us that this
course Is even greater than we thought II
was and that the prices are absolutely
unheard OF for cheapness."
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22
Deserts Wife and
Gets Divorce, but
Falls Into Tolls

William r. Drinkle, arrested on a
charge OF child abandonment, was ar
raigned i'm police court and bound over
to the district court with bonds fixed at
81, 600.
Drinkle deserted his wife early in
March while she was under the care OF
physician and in very delicate condi-
ton. From Omaha he went to some small
town i'm Iowa. secured divorce without
her knowledge and up till a week ago
had not ascertained how she was secur-
ing a livelihood or contributed any money
to the support of a son that had been
born to them. He was arrested at the
Union station last night and when
searched at police headquarters one of
his principal assets was a large flask
of whisky. At the request OF County At
toraey Magney the bonds with which
Drnlkle will be released II anyone comes
to his rescue Will have to be lronclad and
from a strictly responsible source. The
circumstances Of the Iowa divorce will be
thoroughly investigated by the local au-
thorities, who are confident that the
man perjured himself to secure the trans
action
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22
Charity Concerts Look Like Big
Undertaking When Rightly Viewed

That the Charity concert course. 70 be
given this winter at the Auditorium I'M
der the auspices of the Associated Re
tailers OF omcha. is one OF the biggest
undertakings in our city is the opinion
OF George Brandeis, who has Just re-
turned from an extended eastern trip,
during which he posted himself on must
cal events in the east C. C. Belden.
Louis Nash and Mr.. Brandeis are the
committee appointed by the Associated
Retailers 20 manage the series OF con-
certs. Meeting in New York. Mr.. Bran
deis and Mr.. Nash adopted a suggestion
OF Mr.. Belden's to study concert courses
in the east, and they found that not a
city In the United States is offering. at
even double our prices. such a list OF
musical attractions as the Retailers are
presenting.
In Boston," said Mr.. Brandels. they
are charging for one performance Of
their wonderful Symphony orchestra.
nearly as much as we are asking for our
entire course. And I'm New York, as I
have always known. tickets for the Bos-
ton Symphony orchestra are actually
sold by subscription for five years I'm ad-
vance. New Workers were inclined 10
scott at Us when we Informed them that
We will present the Boston Symphony or
chestra. F'aITar. Media. Kreisler and
Paderewsh in Omaha on q course ticket
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22

and also packed Drury Lane. will surely
create the same widespread interest in
America.
"NlJipski, who is undoubtedly the great
est male dancer In the world, Karsavina,
premiere dabseuse, who IL noted as much
for her beauty as ner grace; Fokina,
premiere dnnscuse, and Fokine. choreo-
graphic director OF the company are the
outstanding stars. Ffty-five other prin-
cipnls. the symphony orchestra OF sew
cnty and special technical staff COM
pleto the organization The company Ia
rehcarsing under tho dictatorship OF ID.
Daghlew at Lausanne. Switzerland, at
present. There they will remain until Il
is time Tor them 20 depart in November
for LIVERPOOL, the port from which they
set sail for America. All who have seen
the ballet, in Petrograd, Paris. London.
Berlin or Monte Carlo, will agree with
mo that It will prove in America nothing
less than sensation"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22
Miss Strachan
Quits the N. E. A,

OAKLAND, Cal. Aug. 2l.-Miss Grace
- Sttachnn. district superintendent OF
schools Of Brooklyn, y. Y. has resigned
from the National Education association
u became known today. following her
defeat In a bitter contest for the prcsi-
dcncy OF tho organization.
- have no regard for the National
Education association" said Miss Stra-
chan In commenting upon her action 81
have sent In my resignation and II
should hc in the hands OF the secretar,
by this time"
Miss Strachon charges that her defeat
for the presidency OF the association was
brought about by unfair means and
factlonal disloyolty".
Delegates TO the convention arc dis
cusslng the question OF whether NJ So
Strachon's action forccasted a split in
the association.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1915-08-22
Y. W. c. \. Notes.

Summer Hill farm will be open one
week longer. until August 80. This gives
one who wishes to go should make ar
rangements at the office. The farm has
nr'cr been lovelier than this summer and
the country all around is green and beau
tifu!
The fall term in swimming is to begin
September Z, and classes will be held
IT, sdaNs and FRIDAYS At timos wn
there seems TO be the most demand.
R"ots'er carly to secure a place in the
clasros.
TNo r~rv-r rroofi~-9 - go b''-t-oga
w0nen's section Of the Billy Sunday
campaigU are to be held every day this
weel' al the association building. The
nCo'i~m~ viii he in two sections one
being az 12:n "nd the other II 1:th n m.
Some ore Of the business women will be
In charge az each Meeting The COM
m tie" has invited all young women 70
come even though thew can stay but a
few minutes
II Is expected that the PROSPECTUS num-
Der OF the BUDGET will be ready bV the
last OF this week or the first OF next
THIS contains AL schedules OF classes and
notes or general interest about the work
Tor the year. a COPY can be secured bv
calling az the office or one VIII be mailed
II requested