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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-12
THE BLACKMAELER

THE BLACKMAELER
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copyright by W. G. Chapman.)
"Hanbury?" inquired the bank
president of his. secretary, inspecting
the card which has been brought to
him. do I know anybody named
Hanbury, Jenkins?"
Its that crazy fellow who has
been trying to see you for weeks
past, 3" replied the secretary. HE in
sists that his business is personal and
confidential"
docs he look dangerous, Jen-
ins?"
mo, sir, but logged as they make
them. In fact, he's such a nuisance
that I thought I would ask if you
cared to see him"
"Send him in, Jenkins" answered
Myers. zone never knows. And, if
he develops symptoms of insanity /
viii touch the bell under the desk"
Every good, sir - answered the Sec
rotary.
The man who entered did not be-
|. ay any symptoms of insanity. He
was about so years of age, a little
down at heel, with iIl-ftting, shabby
clothes, but not the type that would
attempt violence. He paused in the
middle of the room and looked hard
at Myers.
"WeI, sir?" demanded the presi-
dent.
'I guess you don't know me-" said
Hamburg, 80 I may as well tell you
who am. My wife died last month,
leaving me with a girl eight years old.
I've got to provide for her"
Plenty of people are in the same
predicament," replied the other.
But in this case it is you who are
going to assist her. need $500 to
get a share in a new business ven
ture."
81 don't think you have the right
party" said Myers, with a smile of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-12

own government. He had amassed a
fortune there, but he had lost the
woman he loved, who waited for him
in America.
OF all the bitterness that he had
known, bitterest was the remem-
brance of that night when he had
written a remorseful letter to Con-
ME Stevens. He told her all-the in
cident of the kidnapping of the Kama
kas, the death of the old chief who
tried to rescue the men whom Myers
had enslaved, the bloody tale of muir.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-08-12

pocket. First let me tell you the
name of my wife. She was Miss Con-
ME Stevens"
The president remained impressive
but his face blanched. Hamburg was
quick to notice it. He uttered short
laugh.
In that moment of delay Myers
mind went back to the early days
when he was a cOpra buyer in. the
South seas. He had had adventures
there, he had done things which had
made him eagerly sought after by his
Evening star., 1915-07-15
BIG BUSINESS BEHAVING,
SAYS ATTORNEY GENERAL
Marked Indication on the Part of
Corporations to Obey the Law.
Prosecutions to Go On.

Big business is being good. Attorney
General Gregory is authority for the
statement. For a year or more there
has been a marked indication of defer
ence to the law on the part of incorpo-
rated concerns. The Attorney General
credits the sincerity of their efforts to
square business practices with federal
regulations imposed by Congress,
avoiding conflict with the law depart
ment of the government
Nevertheless, the administration is
not accepting this change of heart as
wiping the slate clean. Old offenses on
the law books of the courts and the
Department of Justice are to be prose-
cuted. The Attorney General explains
that he has no intention to relent in
bringing to law those corporations
against whom cases are now pending.
ALI Such Gases to Be Pressed.
Every such case Attorney General
Gregory intimates. is to be pressed
to conclusion. Nothing short of de-
cision by the highest tribunal, it is to
be assumed from the attitude of the
Attorney General, will be regarded as
settlement of such cases.
Two cases to which this procedure
is to apply were specifically mentioned
by the Attorney General. One is the
suit to dissolve the harvester trust
This case has been ordered by the Su-
preme Court of the United States for
reargument. following a decision of a
lower court favorable to the govern
ment. The other case is that of the
government against the United States
Steel Corporation. recently decided in
favor of the defendant corporation by
a lower court The mere fact that the
lower courts arrived at decisions so
much at variance in these two cases
makes 1t necessary to press for a final
ruling from the Supreme Court.
Evening star., 1915-07-15
GALLANT CAMPAIGN MADE
BY GERMANS IN AFRICA
Surrendered Only When overwhelm-
ed by Superior Forces, Ber-
lin Asserts.

BERLIN, July Is, by wireless to Say
vile. n. Y.-The Overseas News Agency
today says:
The conditions of the surrender of
the German forces in Southwest Africa
make clear that the German troops
numbered 204 officers and 1904 men "a
little more than one regular infantry
regiment on a war footing), with seven
field pieces and twenty-five machine
guns. This force was matched. after
prolonged warfare and terrible IA
tigues against 10000 men. The bravery
OF the Germans was admitted by the
British. who even permitted non-com-
mIssioned officers and privates to keep
their sidearms and guns"
Evening star., 1915-07-15

was gained after 1 went to France.
by which time the Canadians had held
the line against the gas at Ypres, and
in a score of other actions the very
names of which are not known to the
public, but which were more murder
GUS than any land fighting the world
has ever known since powder was
rammed in a gun. The French gave
them this praise.
Evening star., 1915-07-15
CHARLES A. OFFUTT DIES;
FUNERAL TOMORROW
Lifelong Resident Of the District
For Many Years With Western
Union Telegraph Company.

Charles A. Offutt. fifty-seven years
old. lifelong resident of the District.
and employe of the Western Union
Telegraph Company for many years.
died yesterday at his residence, 1904
14th street northwest. Funeral serv-
ices are to be held tomorrow afternoon
at o'clock at the chapel in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Mr. Offutt was born in Georgetown.
He entered the employ of the Western
Union Telegraph Company in 1871. re-
manning there until 1877. In 1877 he
became employed with the old Atlantic
and Pacific Telegraph Company. going
in 1880 to the Baltimore and Ohio Tel
egraph Company. In 1887 Mr.. Offutt
came to the Western Union when these
two companies were absorbed by the
Western Union. For many years he
was manager Of the government branch
office at 7th and F streets.
He was called from that position
about three years ago to take charge
Evening star., 1915-07-15

think it was. They have been one of
the star regiments ever since. Jonre
broke the runaway habit in the whole
army by similar methods. It is impor-
tant to understand, however. that these
men did not run because Of cowardice.
They were merely ill-disciplined. This
was especially the case with the men
from the south Of France. In the south
ern regiments discipline hardly existed
at ALI. They we've uniformed mobs. AS
soon as discipline was established panic
ceased.
The Austrians have fought we'll enough,
but have been led with a marvellous lack
of intelligence Now the Germans have
got rid Of what they call the cafe gen.
erals" and the Austrians are fighting
better. The Hungarians are their best
men. The Russian officers are ignorant
of their duties. The officers that were
really worth while-those that belonged
to the first line-were disposed of early
in the war. I think it was in February
Russian officers were off the rolls by
death, wounds. disease or capture. Their
places were supplied by men who have
had the very slightest training. while the
bone Of the English army-in the Rus
sian army is stupidity itself.
Russian Privates Good.
The Russian private is good. He is
patient, Injured to hardships, an excel
lent man on the march. almost stupidity
brave. will flourish on the poorest food
and can dig in like mole. 1t is to be
doubted if he is inspired by any feeling
of patriotism-he is too brutishly ignorant
to know the-mean ming of the term-but
this is atoned for by a personal devotion
to his officers when he is given the chance
The Germans, who should know, say he
has few superiors if he were well led
The Cossack is of tremendous value in
overawing a civilian population, or in
destroying an enemy's country. 1t is to
be doubted II he has won a single fight
in this war in which the numbers were
anything like even. 1 do not mean that
Evening star., 1915-07-15
Mr.. EDISON TO SUGGEST
NAVY ADVISORY EXPERTS
Secretary Daniels Goes to Confer
With Inventor Over Boards
Makeup.

With the departure today of Secre-
tary Daniels for West Orange, N. j..
to confer with Thomas A. Edison in
regard to the proposed navy bureau
of invention and the civilian advisory
board, naval officials looked forward
to an announcement to follow immedi-
ately after the conference.
The Secretary will seek the views of
Mr.. Edison about some of the men to
be invited to join the advisory board.
Pending the conference. however, Mr..
Daniels will not make known the
names of other possible board mem
bers.
Explaining his plan to utilize the
inventive genius Of the country in
meeting navy problems. the Secretary
visers should not be limited to passing
upon the merits of suggestions from
the service. but should take the in
itiative when deemed advisable IN
seeking solutions for immediate ques-
tions confronting navy engineers.
Gasoline Engine Problem.
In this connection he indicated that
the most pressing problem just now
was that of developing gasoline motors
for aeroplanes and engines for subma :
rines of more efficient and powerful
types than have yet been perfected in
the United States.
Mr.. Daniels does not contemplate
regular meetings Of the advisory board
as he thinks that would mean too
great a demand upon the time OF men
busy with their own affairs. Only
when an important and definite prob
lem is presented will the whole board
be assembled. On lesser questions indl-
vidual members might be asked for ad-
vice in matters within their particular
field.
On pressing problems. such as devising
means Of defense for battleships
against torpedo attack. the ideas Of the
whole membership would be sought.
Evening star., 1915-07-15
Henry B. Lord of Ithaca Dies.

ITHACA. n. Y, July 15.-Henry r.
Lord. with the exception of Andrew
D. White the oldest member of the
board of trustees of Cornell University.
died at his home in this city yester-
day, aged ninetyfour. The funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon
Evening star., 1915-07-15

he is by nature q coward Merely that
only.
OF them all-for fighting ability and
self respect and perfect gameness-the
top man is the Canadian. He's weak
only in one place. He isn't good at touch
ing his hat.
Evening star., 1915-07-15

To eliminate nervousness you must repair
the nerves. You must build them up you
must feed them. They need PHOSPHORUS
and Leicithine. These two fife elements are
contained in Glycerophosphates which have
been successfully put into tablet form so that
you can now get them inexpensively at your
drug store under the name of 1rutone.
Evening star., 1915-07-15
Insists Neutrality Is Violated
by Sale of Munitions to
Her Enemies.
WASHINGTON IS CREDITED
WITH INTENDED FAIRNESS
Proposes Bringing Allies to Terms
by Threatening to Cut Off
Supplies.

LONDON. July 15.-According to an
Amsterdam dispatch to Reuters Tele-
gram Company, it is stated from
Vienna that the Austro-Hungarian
minister of foreign affairs sent note
TO the American ambassador at Vienna
June 90 drawing attention to the fact
that commercial business in war ma.
terial on q great scale is proceeding
between the United States and Great
Britain and her allies. while Austria
Hungary and Germany are completely
cut of from the American market.
1t is set forth In the note that this
subject has occupied the government
of the dual monarchy from the very
beginning, and although the govern
ment Is convinced that the American
attitude arises from no other intention
than to observe the strictest neutrality
and international agreements. yet 1.-The
question arises whether conditions as
they have developed during the course
of the war, certainly Independently or
the wish of the American government,
are not of such a kind as in their ef-
feet to turn the intentions OF the
Washington cabinet in contrary di-
rection.
Insists Action Is Necessary.
IF this question is answered In the
affirmative. and It's affirmation cannot
be doubted" according to the opinion
of the Austro-Hungarian government.
then the question follows whether it
does not seem possible. or even neces-
sary. that appropriate measures should
be taken to make fully respected the
wish of the American government to
remain strictly impartial vis-a-vis of
both belligerent parties"
The note continues: "A neutral gov
ernment cannot be allowed to trade in
contraband unhindered if 1t takes the
form or dimensions whereby the neu-
trality of the country will be endan-
Gered. The export of war material
from the United States, as proceeding
with the definition of neutrality. The
American government. therefore. is un-
doubtedly entitled to prohibit the ex-
port of war material.
Urges Pressure on Allies.
Regarding the possible objections
that American industry is willing to
supply Austria Hungary and Germany.
which, however. is impossible. owing to
the war situation, it may be pointed
out that the American government is
in a position to redress this state of
things. 1t would be quite sufficient to
advise the enemies of Austria Hungary
and Germany that the supply Of food
stuffs and war material would be sus-
pended IL legitimate trade in these art
cles between Americans and neutral
countries was not permitted"
In conclusion the Austro- Hungarian
government appeals to the United
States, calling attention to the unin-
terrupted good relations and friend
ship between that country and the dual
monarchy, to take the present note
under careful consideration.
Evening star., 1915-07-15

You know how nervousness wastes your
strength. You ought to know that you cannot
eliminate that life sappng trouble with tonics
which alcoholically stimulate. And you
surely know that orugs which act on your
to take
Evening star., 1915-07-15

If your nerves are shattered. you are on the
road to physical ruin. Vitality will quickly go.
Old age will quickly come. In the main,
strong constitution means good nervous sys-
tenn. If you can build up your nerves. you
will increase your vigor. and your ability to
eat. sleep. work and play as you did in your
teens.
GET A BOX AT O'DONNELL'S D
Evening star., 1915-07-15

These are the fine quail
ity, perfectly tailored val
ues that have been selling
at $40 and $3.50. The
coats are cut with plain
or half Norfolk backs
also the full Norfolk
STYLES. All trousers have
belt of the same material.
Evening star., 1915-07-15

High class Pajamas that
are elegant in quality,
patterns and coloringS.
Most of them are sample
garments. which insures
extra tailoring and finish
ing. The values are So
to IS; in French crepes.
soisettes, Russian cords.
linens. madras and chev-
lots. All sizes.
Evening star., 1915-07-15

OF the messenger department OF the
main ONCE Of the Western Union. and
In his work with the boys who deliver
Evening star., 1915-07-15

kilograms achieved a marked success.
He leaves two children, Miss Laura
E. Offutt and Roger H. offutt.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25
ATTENTION.
Patronize the Advertisers Of
the Irish Standard. We stand
sponso. for them.
Order for Hearing Final Account and
Petition for Distribution.

Order for sat,1 Hearing Final Account and
No. 1884.
State of Minnesota, County of Hem
nepln. In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate Of Marie
On receiving ana filing the final ac-
and s 81 sa ID dss hast
ana their petition praying for the al
cree assigning the residue of said es-
tate to the persons by law entitled to
the same.
It is ordered, That all persons inter-
ested IN said estate appear before said
II @stahe court IT,, on Monday the 4th day
forenoon, at the Probate Court in the the
Court House at Minneapolis in said
county, then and there to show cause,
II any there be, why said account
should not be distributed as prayed
for in said petition.
g. ana 1T Is further ordered, That no
tice Of such hearing be given by pub
tfi or agrt this order once in each week
saiaa. day Ia of hearing in the irish
published in said coanty, ana f By m ana
ing copy of this order to all the
at at5laW Of said decedent when their
adoress is known or can be ascertained
py due diligence, at least fourteen
ll4) days before the date of said hear
Gated ies at RH51ee Is wai tnia o.,
OF September, 1915.
BY the Court:
JOHN A.. DAHL
M. c. BR Ra%d5s of the Probate Court.
Attorney.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25

Order for Creditor. to Present Claims.
No. 1896.
State OF Minnesota, County of Henne-
pin. Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of Frank
McShane, Deceased.
Letters of administration on the Es-
tate of Frank McShane, deceased, late
Of Minnesota, being granted to Har-
riet M. McShane Of said county and
state;
1t is ordered, that six months be
and the same is hereby allowed from
and after the date of this order, in
demands. against the said deceased
are required to file. the same in the
Probate Court Of said County of Hem
nepin for examination and allowance,
or be forever barred.
1t Is further ordered, that the first
Monday in April, 1916, at 10 o'clock
a: M, at a general term Of said Pro.
House in the City of Minneapolis, in
said county, be and the same is here
by appointed as the time and place
when and where the said Probate Court
will examine and adjust said claims
and demands.
tice of such hearing be. given to all
creditors and persons interested in
said estate by. forthwith publishing
this order once in each week, for three
successive weeks. in the Irish Stand
ard, newspaper printed and publish
ed in said county.
Dated at Minneapolis, this goth day
of September, 1915.
BY the Court:
JOHN A. DAHL,
Judge of the Probate Court.
NJ. c. BRADY, Attorney.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25
Foreclosure Notice.

Whereas, Default has Deen made In
the performances Of the terms Of that
Evans and Cullen c. Evans. her hus-
band, as mortgagors. to the United
States lnstallment Realty Company. as
mortgage. which mortgage bears date
May, A. D. 1908. and was recorded in
the office of the Register Of Deeds of
Hennepin County. Minnesota, on the
3rd day of october, A. D. 1908. at SO
m sd ay and %as d the
the Office Of said Register of Deeds, in
Book 633 of Mortgages, on Page 4S3
thereof; and
Where's stst said MortEages the Unit
has elected to and has declared the
the note secured thereby at once due
and payable. as in said mortgage and
ton. without notice. upon such default
in the performance Of the terms Of
said mortgage; and
Whereas, There is claimed to be due
sue SUCH at ats sara BY
and note, the sum Of Two Th ousaan1d
Three Hundred Twenty-Five Dollars
($2.325.00). and no action or proceed
ing at law has been Instituted to re.
Now p6nteS
Installment Realty Company. the mort
gagee of and In said mortgage and the
sSs and 's the
thereby. and which are situated in said
County Of Hennepin and state Of Min
Th!rty.four tsll. in Calhoun Park. an
cordins to the Plat thereof on de and md
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25
Mayo, Birthplace of Land League

spaces beyond.
There is no real desolation in Mayo,
because there are homes everywhere.
An official told me once that. driving
on an outside car, he topped hill and
saw before him long valley ending
in another hill. Midway of the valley
was little farm house, and in the
plot adjoining a man was digging. AS
soon as the car came in sight the man
stopped digging, leaned upon his
spade and watched the cars descent
into the valley. He watched it stead
lily as it came and went and passed
THAT now" said my friend, would
give him occasion for thought for the
whole day and for conversation at
night" A man passed by on car
Where was he going to where had he
come from. what was his business?
That was in Kerry or Clare. 1t
would be impossible in Mayo. where
you are never out of sight of the
houses, and the standard of living is
growing with the. prosperity. In a
fifty-mile run we saw no single sug-
gestion of real poverty. The cottages
were surprisingly pretty and trim.
with an orderliness like that of an
English cottage garden. and this could
not be altogether ascribed to the
board, for the prettiest of the cottages
must be older than the board. AS
we went on towards the mountains the
roadside was a blaze of gorse Even
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25
Judge of the Probate Court
II. TATTERSFIELD, Attorney.
Order for Hearing


State of Minnesota. County of Henne-
pin In Probate Court.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
Jordan. Decedent.
On receiving and filing the petition
of Michael Jordan of Hennepin County,
Minnesota, praying for the allowance
of an instrument purporting. to be the
last Will and Testament of said de-
cedent and presented herewith as
and that letters testamentary be
1t is ordered, that said petition be
heard and that all persons interested
in said matter appear before this court
on Monday. the 18th day of October
1915, at 10 a. M, at the Probate Court
in the Court House at Minneapolis in
said county aud then, or as soon there
after as said petition can be heard.
show cause. if any there be. why said
petition should not be granted.
tice of such hearing be given. by pub
for three successive weeks. prior to
said day of hearing, in the Irish Stand
ard, newspaper printed and published
in said county. and by mailing copy
Of this order to all the legatees. named
in said will and heirs-at-law of said
decedent when their address is known
or can be ascertained by due diligence.
at least fourteen G4) days before the
date of said hearing, unless notice
is waived.
Dated at Minneapolis. this 23rd day
of September. 1915.
BY the Courtt
Judge of the Probate Court.
JAS. F.. O'BRIEN, Attorney.
The Irish standard., 1915-09-25
(By Katharine Tynan.)

(by hatnarlne Iynan.)
In the days of old, when you asked
a Mayo man or woman where he or
she came from, the answer used to be,
Mayo, God help us!' whether be.
cause Of the climate or the landlords,
or for some other reason, do not pre-
sumo to say. However, some time
about the end of the seventies, Mayo
set out to help herself. so far as the
landlords were concerned. She was
the birthplace of the Land League,
which came to life in farmhouse at
Balla, some eight miles from where I
write; and today more than any other
county in Ireland, she belongs to the
people. The few landlords who cling
to their houses and demesnes are no
longer landlords. Practically all
Mayo has been brought up by the Con-
gested Districts Board and broken up
into little farms, which in these days
are extraordinarily prosperous.
A motor run from one end of Mayo
to the other makes one realize how
very little of the country one sees
from the train. Nearly the whole
journey from Dublin by the Midland
Great Western shows the traveller a
dreary monotony of bog; and, since
the Great Southern line shows an al
most equal loneliness, one is per.
suaded that on these lines, at least,
life has slipped away from the railway
and hidden itself in undisturbed