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Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-08-13
the man had slipped in and out un.
noticed. due to his plain appearance
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the man had slipped in and out un.
noticed. due to his plain appearance
ana his matter-of-fact manner.
The square-chested man in the black
derby was Christopher Poe. the promi-
nent banker from the north, enjoying
his second weeks vacation In the car
nival city. He had no sooner shut the
Dubois gate behind him. and stuffed
the skinlike object into his pocket,
than he slipped through the collecting
crowd. without touching any Of the
onlookers or attracting attention by
any unusual move. He walked to the
corner without once turning around,
crossed the street, and returned brisk
ly to the edge Of the crowd Just in
time to hear Hopkins cross-Question.
ing the small boy.
Poe nodded his head with the rest.
and agreed quickly with somebody
who had pointed out at random the d..
rection he had taken. As q member
of the crowd, az an unobtrusive unit,
he was utterly unnoticeable. He stayed
no longer than the rest, and said, Just
like everybody else In parting from
the man who stood next him:
"I,ll bet 1t was the Teller In the derby
hat. Wonder what 1t was the kid said
he took of the dog"
Having heard all the facts and con-
lectures. Poe walked to the corner
again, turned up the side street, and
paced slowly down Bourbon past q
block Of cheap lodging-houses, largely
occupied by vaudeville artists, travel
ing takers, and other true Bohemians.
Each old house had, like 90 many Of
the dwellings in the French quarter Of
New Orleans, courtyard in the rear,
divided from the courts on the next
street by high brick walls.
Stopping at the house which backed
directly against old Dubois, Christie
pher Poe inserted a key. twisted It
sharply twice, glanced up and down
the street, opened the door, and
stepped in. closing 1t quickly after him,
and standing motionless at the spot
where his first step had brought him.
That he was listening intently was
disclosed by his suspended breath. In
that moment one hardly would have
described him as Hopkins had-a hu-
man blank. His eyes were focused in
tently toward the top of the dim, wind
ing old staircase in front Of him: his
mouth was drawn into a firm, pur-
poseful line; his form was 1.-the and
strong; he seemed the very embodi-
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-08-13

Ing the door another notch in spite of
the restraining hand on his shoulder.
Saw you work down In San Antoine.
Good act that! Where's the missis?
Clever kid!"
Thanks! Will this collar dot" A
forced feminine voice came from with
In, and . mate to the hand on the Twir.
ley shoulder pushed . stir, starchy
circle Of white Quiveringly through the
opening.
THAT amt . collar. That's . cuff"
cried Poe. quickly dropping behind
him the article he had asked for and
selecting card from his wallet which
bore the name Of Hardy. He handed
1t to the man with . laugh as an ex-
clamation Of disappointment came
from the woman.
Thomas Hardy" read the Twirley
Twin. mot the Thomas Hardy, angel
of the Merry Whirl show7'
"The very same. What's left of
him." said Poe promptly. smiling to
himself at being called "angel" Of a
company he had formed under his a..
sumed name only as an adjunct to q
scheme for running down one Of the
cleverest bank-swindlers in New York.
He drew the raincoat closer about him
and edged into the doorway.
Come in. Come in. Glad to see
you" cried the young fellow, who had
been with the Merry Whirl company
and to whom its hacker was a great
man.
A cry of alarm from the woman,
I'm not dressed! Dick. don't let him
In. I'm not dressed"
But her husband "a twin only in the
profession) had already thrown the
door open, and disclosed her to the
keen eyes Of Christopher Poe, fully
gowned in . somewhat worn travelling.
suit.
by George, I'm glad to see you,
Mr.. Hardy. Kid, shake hands with the
best in the business. A game hacker
and q good loser. I'd tell you to take
OF your hat to him IL I thought you'd
ever get 1t back on straight"
Mrs. Twirley bowed stiltedly, and
said in q very stacy aside:
"Dick. we must be going. Wen
miss that train"
What time you got. Mr.. Hardyf''
asked the Twirley Twin.
Christopher Poe drew out his watch,
and with comfortable yawn removed
1t from the thin skin covering. give
thirty" he announced, exhibiting the
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-08-13
slow long have you
folks been out Of work.

watch-dial to the Twirley Twins and
exclaiming: "0h, that watch.case? It's
just souvenir" az he saw their eyes
riveted on the wrinkled skin in his
other hand.
Mrs. Twirley shifted cautiously
twice. Slinted her eyes ct Poe, and
stepped back quickly to seat herself
on two suit-cases in Q corner, covering
them completely with her skirts. Her
husband stood stupehed. snifnng the
air also. and staring at the unique
watch-case.
"Came from Paris" continued Poe
pleasantly. rubbing the skin between
his fingers fondly. you know. it's Just
what's left Of one Of these little harle-
quin bladders they use on . string to
smash each other over the head with
in team work. Didn't you use them In
that pantomime acrobatic stunt saw
you in three years ago at Friscoi"
Eyes. I believe we did" Mrs. Twir-
ley cleared her throat harshly. and
continued: But It didn't smell Of
chic" She ended in q stifled scream,
0AA1 A0oAAO0 SVW040 SA0 u40A 000 00O
heard Of a. . theatrical banker. cry
ing: Look out! That picture behind
you 10 falling"
Poe made quick move a. IL to look.
but instead stepped forward, and
caught Mrs. Twirley's hand % It
emerged from beneath . newspaper on
the table. containing the butt Of .
small revolver.
Poe. holding her hand 20 the iron
was directed Ut her amazed husband,
who had stepped back involuntarily.
sized up the weapon in . sharp
scrutiny, dropped her hand. and
laughed: "Only . property pistol!
You may resume your seat on those
two suit-cases you were guarding"
''Twirley." he turned to the young
man, who. face dough-like, was trying
70 master his quivering frame. 'sTwir.
10y. want to talk business with you
] cit over there"
Sioux County pioneer. (Fort Yates, Sioux County, N.D.) 1914-1929, 1915-08-13

ment of come forceful idea. His pose
was histrionic; he appeared to have
thrown himself into . part he was
about to play.
Soon stealthy footsteps from above
shuhled through the silence. Poo re-
moved his derby. outer coat, tie and
shoes In series Of quick movements.
Running firm fingers through his neat
hair. he mussed It up. and with the
same motion snatched q fawn-colored
theatric raincoat from the hallrack,
loosened his suspenders. turned up the
collar Of the raincoat he had donned,
and sneaked silently upstairs. his man
ner that Of drowsy ledger wakened
against his will to make an early train.
On the second floor he paused, took
out HE watch. deliberately set It back
half an hour, wrapped it in the
wrinkled, skinlike object he had re-
moved from Alert's collar. and, having
located the sounds in rear room, ap.
preached the door with audible tread.
and knocked lightly.
The stunning steps within ceased.
There came no answer.
Il say-pardon me-you folks goin'
take the six-fifty, too7' he said sleep.
lily. "Can borrow . collarf Heard
you kickin' around and
The door was abruptly opened .
crack by . wiry young man, short and
with pleasant face. A small femi.
nine hand rested on his shoulder, and
seemed to be tugging him back.
"A collar? Sure thing. What size
do you wear?" asked the short, flush.
faced young fellow through crack in
the door.
"six an seven.eishths. I mean az.
teen an quarter. Say. you amt the
Twirley Twins. are your" asked the
man in the passageway. throwing back
one side Of the fawn-colored cravenette
to remove wallet from his hip-pocket.
"The very same!" cried the amiable
young man. squirting his eyes profes.
sionally through the gloom, and opeo'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
TRENCHES BARRED
TO YOUNG AMERICA
Philadelphia Brings Two Youths
Claimed by Relatives from
British Ranks.
fry Cable 10 The Tribune !

London, Aug. 1.-THE American Line
steamship Philadelphia sailed to-day,
carrying 100 saloon passengers, includ-
ing DR.. Stuart Bowman. Thomas Crane,
Carl Deter. Mr.. and Mrs. Marshall
Field, Colonel A. H. Halse, II. Simson
Hennings, A. w. Lecouteur, H. NJ.
Lockwood, Mrs. c. W. Marshall, C. w.
Prest, d j. Short, Paul Tiercelet, Anna
Wheaton and William f. Wiener.
Two young Americans claimed from
the British army were also sent home.
They are william McCombs and George
Millar.
The authorities had consider able
trouble in getting McCombs. as he had
been sent to Shornclffe Camp, and was
about to start for the trenches. While
fearing that he would skip, the Off
Gals who found him made sure he left
by the train to-day. while the Ameri-
can Consul in Liverpool was instruct
ed TO. meet the train and escort MIN
to the ship.
McCombs is peeved by the rescue. He
attributes the claim to three maiden
aunts, and not his parents He says
his interview with his aunts will be
more forcible than polite"
If it hadn't been for his mishap, Nc
Combs says, he intended to fight
throughout the war, save all his pay
and then, after peace, visit all the
European capitals with his savings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
Morgue Keeper Places
Total of Victims at Not
More than 852.
MUD CLODS COVER
RELICS OF PICNIC
aptain of Steamer Reported
To Be Ready to Testify
for State.
LBy Telegraph 70 The Tnhnn.

Chicago, Aug. 14-No bodies were
found on the Eastland to-day when DO
licemen went through the dripping
hulk. lifted from the river bottom by
wrecking tugs
This announcement from Thomas
Mahon, County Morgue keeper, who
headed the searching party, fixes the
death list at not more than 852 per-
sons. In all s44 bodies have been re-
covered and eight others nave been re-
ported missing. There is some ques-
ton as to whether they were on the
excursion steamer
Early in the Gay, nearly three weeks
70 the nour after the vessel rolled
over on its side with its merry crowd
of Western Electric employees, the
grimy, battered hulk was raised to an
angle of 80 degrees. The hawsers
which had pulled it upright were cast
off from the wrecking tugs. The boat
loated, but not upright. for there were
tons of waterlogged coal in the bunk
ers, fallen to the port side.
Divers were imm c .ately put to work
shifting a part of the coal, and the
vessel soon stood with only the weight
of tons OF river slime TO list il. Drip
ping mud piles clogged the decks on
the side of the vessel on the river bot
.om. Through the dirt and mud were
seen the trace of relies of the joyful
picnic crowd
Lunch baskets. jewelry, pennants-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
FAMINE FOLLOWS
HAYTI REVOLT
Woman and Child Die
from StarvatiOn-Red
Cross Sends Aid.

Washington. Aug. 14.-Famine has
followed in the wake Of the Haytisn
revolution. and the American Red
Cross Needed to-day an appeal for aid
for suffering natives OF the island re-
public. At least two deaths have been
traced 10 starvation.
A report from Rear Admiral Csper-
ton declared that there was considers
Bile suffering for food among the poorer
people in Port-au-Prince. He asked
for Red Cross aid and the society at
cnce turned over $1,000 TO the Navy
Department. II necessary a Red Cross
representative will be sent to the ISL
and.
This morning" Admiral Caperton's
dispatch said, woman and child
were found dead in the marketplaee,
their death due undoubtedly to starv-
alton"
In many cases. he added, families
have been absolutely without food for
forty eight hours. Resumption Of
Public works with the establishment
of peace will provide employment for
some Of the idle.
The Haytian flag flies again over
Fort Rationale. and both Port-au-
Prince and Cape Haytisn have been
quiet since President Dartiguenave
took office.
Admiral Caperton reported that the
new Presidents reception was enthu-
ssstic. He made public acknowledge
ment of the part of American troops in
restoring government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
BRITAIN WANTS
ITS OWN WHEAT
May Increase Home Grown Sup
ply by Guaranteeing Mini
mum Price.

London, Aug. 14-The Cabinet is
considering important recommendations
concerning the supply of food, par
ticularly wheat, made by the commits
sion appointed in June by the Earl of
Selborne, president of the Board of
Agriculture, with Lord Miner as chair
man. The nature of the report is
guarded closely, but it is intimated the
recommendations include plans 10 in
crease the home grown supply of wheat
by guaranteeing to producers mini
mum price for their product.
The Times" urges the government
to act promptly, pointing out that
farmers are gathering the present har-
vest and must decide on the uses Of
their land in the coming season. 1t
adds:
There is probably ground for con-
lectures that the recommendations in
volve a guarantee to farmers of mini
mum price for wheat for a period long
enough to justify them in putting a
larger acreage under cultivation.
Whether this step is worth taking must
depend to some extent on the view
taken by the government Of the prob
able risk to imported supplies
Owing to the magnitude Of wheat I'M.
portation from America the action or
the Cabinet on the recommendation OF
the commission probably Will have
considerable bearing on the overseas
trade. The fact that the government Is
considering the wheat question IS sug-
gested as a possible reason for the re-
rorted cancellations of orders for
wheat from America by the Entente
Alliae
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
BANKERS TO AID
COTTON GROWERS
Meet at Galveston to Discuss
Ways of Marketing This
Years Crop.

Galveston, Aug. 14.-Bankers through
out the cotton growing states Will De
called on to demonstrate the South S
financial ability to bring about grad
ual marketing of this years cotton
crop and to prevent disastrous over
loading of the market early in the sea
son. This decision was reached AZ
conference of bankers, representing
practically every cotton growing state,
which convened here to-day, including
the presidents of the State Bankers
Association of Oklahoma, Arkansas
Georgia, Louisiana and Texas, and rep
resentatives of the Dallas, ST. LOUIS
and Atlanta Federal Reserve banks.
1t was decided to send emisSaIites
into the cotton belt to explain the
bankers willingness and preparedness
to handl, the cotton without sacri-
fees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
Each HUNGRY ROOKIE AT PLATTSBURG
EATS FIVE AND A HALF POUNDS A DAY

The military instruction camp Pasbug should receive the
of food SO jar the encamPnt mas run
dayseach 1900 has consumed daily FIRE and 0nehaT
pounds Of food
the days Isl LOO pounds Of Bacon lOOo eggs
ire and half potatoes 5000 pounds beef 1OO pounds OF
bread Of $500 pounds Of ham, 3OO lemons
- 900 rolls 500 pounds of sugar. salmon 80 barrels Of
cqbbaqe so caneupe 300 pounds
of coffee pounds Of lima beans 200 gallons Of ice cream lOOV
hounds regulation kind so pounds OF tea 3O0
hounds of salt gallons fresh milk 200 pounds Of onions
ZOO pounds OF gallons res 100 pounds Of pickles. and $50
pounds o butter.
The official food Friday ShOws consumption OF
pounds; butter IT'S pounds 1884, potatoes 24O
hounds beef pounds; bread 232 pounds ITO
50 fresh milk so gaOn rolls 2iOO;
sugar. pounds; salmon 20 Olives 10 gallons cake, 6C
pounds cabbage IA barrels coneouPe, Is crates; cucumberS
crates coffee pounds lima beans SO pounds; celery II Dozen
bunches catsup gallon; rice rs pounds 10 pounds salt 81
pounds ore gallons green onions 43 pounds and %
gallons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

one of them bearing the inscription,
T1l do anything onee"--clothing and
hats were piled in confusion, brown
with mud. -,
Under the direction Of Hinton Cla-
baugh. Chief Of the Federal Bureau
of Investigation, City Custodian
Creiger and Mr.. Mahon. divers and
policemen were put to work washing
of the mud deposits with water
pumped from a wrecking tug. All the
property of the excursionists was
carefully separated and placed in bar
rcls 10 be taken to the City Hall.
Throughout the work Of cleaning the
derelict no trace of a human body
was found
A. A. Bowmen, the Western Electric
representative on the vessel, said that
all of the company's employees had
been accounted for, and that there
were only eight other persons who
were reported missing. There is no
proof that these were on board the
vessel, but some bodies may be found
on the river bottom under the vessel.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15

Almost 100000 foreigners in the
rrn;tod states have asked for citlzeh-
shin during the first eight and tnree-
o,,artor Years of Federal supervision
~ the naturalization law. Nearly J.
IN mo of these have declared their
;ntant;on or taken out their hrst
naners Something over 75O.OOO nave
peted for final papers. and of these
about $4,000 have been admitted 10
citizenship during that time
$4,000 Aliens Denied Citizenship
During the eame time there have
hoen inward of $4,000 foreigners VINO
bsve been refused admission 10 cltl-
zensbip. Over one-half of these nave
benn denied because OF mental and
moral untitness.
The bureau has kept a close super.
vision over this phase OF its WORK, ana
ss carly as 1907, through its ACTIVITIES
tho public mind was directed to the
necessity for providing some means 10
enable these unfortunate candidates
from the vast foreign populace not
only 10 accomplish the act OF admls-
sion 10 citizenship. but to equip them
better 10 carry on the daily hght Tor
,beir livelihood. for il is among these
that the fight for existence is carried
on under the most adverse circum-
stances.
While the above figures indicate a
large number among the foreign ele-
ment of this country coming FORWARD
for citizenship, the number does not
appear relatively very large when 1t is
known that in 1910 there were nearly
Ia 600 900 foreigners in this country,
that OF this number 100000 were not
citizens, and that the foreign body has
been increased nearly 100000 annu-
ally since then.
By far the larger portion of the for
eign residents of this country have re-
tanned their allegiance to the SOW
ercignty Of their birth. Recently re-
ports in the public press have shown
that many Of these are ready TO re-
spond to the behest of these sovereign
ties.
l.650.36l Illiterate Foreigners.
Among the approximately 100000
foreign alien residents l,65O.36l are
classed as illterste. These illiterates
are the natural prey OF the designing
and scheming foreigners and native.
The latter compel them 10 pay tribute
in cash and blood for every service.
both real and imagined. and in the
qualification of their desires. however
INSCRIPTIONS or unnatural
For years this condition has been
studied by the Bureau of Naturallza-
ton in it's application TO the admin
istration of the naturalization law. IL
is safe to state that although $4,000
foreigners have been refused citizen
ship because of mental and moral un
fitness, at least that many have been
admitted to citizenship in spite Of
the. deficiencies during the period of
Federal supervision. The courts have
been reluctant to refuse citizenship to
a candidate even though he is ignorant
Of our institutions or Of the privileges
conferred on him. Especially is this so
where there are no facilities offered by
the cities and towns where the petit
TONERS live for overcoming these de-
fects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
'CARD IDENTIFIED SUICIDE
Man Who Rented Room as
Dean Said To Be F. X. Dyer.

A man who rented a room in the
Umla Hotel. East New York, on FRI.
day under the name of C. Dean, was
found dead from gas in his room last
night. He was lying on the bed fully
dressed. All the windows were closed.
Papers on his person indicated that
he was Frederick X. Dyer, of Sag Har-
Dor, Long Island. A card showing menu
bership in Clinton Lodge. f. and
A. NJ, was also found. John F. Kehnle,
of 80 Woodland Avenue, master of the
lodge, after viewing the body. said
he thought the mans name was Dyer,
watchcase manufacturer. The dead
man was seventy-one years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
SLEUTH SHOOTS SON
WHO CENSORS TALK
Remarks Shouted at Passersby
from Window. Caused Pro.
test from Lad.

When fifteen-year-old George Lynch,
Of 175 Van Buren, Street, Brooklyn,
took it upon himself to censor his
fathers speech last night his parent,
John. a detective. shot the lad through
the lung.
John Lynch is in the employ of the
Erie Railroad. Yesterday was Dayday.
On his arrival at his house he sat at
a window and addressed remarks TO
passersby. George objected. II was
then that the father fired.
Mrs. Lynch. who was in the rear OF
the home when the shooting occurred.
ran out. Her screams brought aid.
Lynch was captured later on in the
evening. George has a chance for life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
CITY Has 1,356,347 Aliens
Percentage of Hit
eracy Is 1l.9.
$4,000 ARE MADE
CITIZENS OF u. S.
Most of Foreign Residents Re-
tain Allegiance to Native State
War Calling Many.
From The Tribune Bureau

Washington, Aug. 14.-of the ,o'ai
population of 3,lS2,532 in New YORK
CITY. as given by the last census a
total Of 1864, or nearly one-hali'
according to the Department Of Labor
are foreign born. OF the men over
twenty-one the proportion Is even
higher, the foreign born numbering
2ss ,s52 out of 5sO,249. The percentage
Of illiteracy among these is 1l.9'
As showing the tremendous PROBE"
raised bv the presence of so many tor-
eign born among the population p o. "u
city and state of New YORK; Ihs iIominc
of immigration has maze the loi'o" =" b
table: cat, Ky city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
Fine French Lingerie

now being shown i'm a new importation,
comprises an unusually attractive assert
rment of dainty Undergo rrnents, fashioned
of the sheerest and most delicate materials
and exquisitely adorned with hand-wroug1t
needlework and real lace. Included are
Nightrobes, Chemises, Combination Gar
ments, Pettcoats, etc, all made in the
newest styles and erm5odying the most
skilled workmanship.
Hand=em5roidered Lingerie from the Phillip
pine Islands, imported by B. Altman 6 Co.,
is an additional feature in the display Of the
Imported Lingerie Department.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
INDUSTRIAL BOARD
SPLITS THREE WAYS
Federal Inquirers Can't Agree
on Social Panacea.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-THE United States
Commission on Industrial Relations,
which FOR two years has been investi-
eating industrial unrest and its causes,
concluded its sessions to-day and adj
journed. Three reports were made
ready for submission TO Congress, with
several supplemental reports and opin-
ions, it was announced at the conclu-
sion of the session.
The main report contained all Of the
findings of fact and practically all of
the recommendations, which were con-
Cured in by Commissioners Austin b.
Garretson, Of Iowa; John B. Lennon,
of Illinois; James 0'Connell, Of the
District of Columbia, and Frank 7.
Walsh, of Missouri.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
ARGENTINA OFFICIALS OUT
Base Action on Proposed Su-
preme Court Appointment.

Buenos Ayres, Aug. 14.-Following
the resignation yesterday of Thomas
Cullen, Minister of Justice and Public
Instruction, Enrique Carlo, Minister Of
Finance, to-day quit the Cabinet.
The action of Senior Cullen and Senior
Carlo is due 20 the decision of the
President to name DR.. J. Figuero AL
corta, former President of the Repub-
lie, member of the Supreme Court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-08-15
SNEEZE SPILLS BULLETS
Detective Was Near--Search
Reveals Gun and Jimmy.

If Antonio Naderis, hadn't Sneezea !
&c he walked do the gangplank OF
the steamer Commonwealth at the loot
Of Fulton Street. yesterday, he wouldn't
have excited the suspicious Of detec;
tive, In pulling out his handkerchief
Naderis spilled box of cartridges.
revolver. a jimmy, a screw driver and
a fiashlight were found. He admitted
at headquarters he was a second story
man from Providence, r. l., he SAID
his field of operations in Providence
was too restricted.