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Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
THREE LIVES
0STINHOUSTOk
STORM DAMAGE ESTIMATED At
5000, 10000 IN DISPATCHES
FROM TEMPLE, TEXAS.
STORM SWEEPS INLAND
WATERS At GALVESTON SUB.
SIDING AS RESCUE WORK
BEGINS. 'y
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Dallas. Tex, Aug. 18.-Two or three
lives have been lost in Houston as the
result of the storm, and the damage
was estimated at $5,OO0,OOO there
Tuesday night according to dispatches
from Temple. Tex. Wireless messages
from Galveston gave the only direct
news from that storm-stricken city.
No definite news of loss of life has
been reported, but the desperate stu
alton in which citizens Of Galveston
found themselves was indicated vague
ly in a wireless message that boats
were taking people from buildings on
the main street to the U. 8. transport
Buford.
The tropical hurricane which swept
down upon the island city Monday ex-
tended its devastation inland yester-
day and last night wire communica-
ton was impossible beyond Waco
Beaumont, Houston, Taylor, Temple,
and other cities of southeast Texas
were hard hit by the storm, last re-
ports from those places telling of un-
rooted buildings, uprooted trees and
other damage.
Although latest reports from Gal
weston by wireless indicated that the
storm was subsiding there and that
the water had started to drain slowly
from the streets, there was no pros
pect that telegraph communication
might be restored for several days.
Hundreds of miles of wires are down.
The army transport Buford's wire
less outfit was the sole means of COM
munication between Galveston and the
outside world. Her companion ship
the Mcclellan. was high and dry half
a mile inland.
The greatest damage in Galveston,
judging from the meagre wireless
messages and the tales of such refu
gees as left before the full fury of the
hurricane was felt on the island. oc-
Cured in districts fronting the sea.
All buildings on the waterfront were
ruined, this circumstance being al
most a repetition of the city's expert.
ence in previous storms.
Vessels caught in the harbor also
suffered heavily, some being de-
stroyed, while others were badly
damaged.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Settling II.

They were just about to get mar
ried and were discussing the details
Of domestic economy.
But I'm afraid, dearest, we shall
not be able to afford servant at first, -
he said looking tenderly at her.
"Oh, Harry, whatever will the neigh
bors say when they see me doing my
own work."
Why, darling" replied Harry. gen.
timely puzzled, whose work do you
want to do?"
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Compromise on Governors Pay.

Denver.-Lieutenant Governor Mo-
ses E. Lewis received s20S.33. which
he claimed for his services as acting
governor during the absence of the
governor on Chautauqua lectures.
Lewis refused to withdraw the claim
which he had presented for the sum.
State Auditor Mulnix refused to dis.
obey the law, which declares that the
-'emoluments" of the governors office
belong to the lieutenant governor
when the governor is absent from the
state. The result was a compromise
by which Lewis agreed that hereafter
when the governor is absent from the
state he will make no effort to collect
the governors salary
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Terrific Han Storm Near Boulder.

Boulder.-The most terrific and
damaging hail storm which has visited
this section of the state in years fell
at Gold Hill, Magnolia and Salina.
Window panes were broken in many
louses. while flower and vegetable
gardens were obliterated. Hail stones
almost as large as hens eggs fell. and
after the storm the ground was COW
cred with six inches of ice and water.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
note TO GERMANY
UNITED STATES ACCEPTS KAls-
ER'S INDEMNITY PROPOSAL.
Germany Asked to Explain Interpreta-
tion Of Existing Treaty on
Naval Warfare.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Aug. 1S.-The Ameri-
can reply to Germany's last note on
the sinking of the American sailing
ship VIM. p. Frye. made public here
by the State Department, accepts the
proposal that damages be fixed by a
mixed commission and that the dis
puted treaty provisions be submitted
to arbitration at the Hague, but calls
while as to whether she intends to
conduct her future naval operations in
accordance with her Interpretation OF
the Prussian-American treaty, or that
Of the United States. The note is re-
garded as putting the noted case we'll
on the way to settlement. 1t Is ad-
dressed by Secretary Lansing to Am
bassador Gerard at Berlin. The note,
n part, follows:
You are instructed to present the
ollowing note to the German minister
of foreign affairs:
Under instructions from my gov
ernment have the honor to inform
,our excellency in reply to your note
Of July 80 in regard to the claim for
reparation for the sinking of the VIM.
P. Frye that the government Of the
United States learns with regret that
the objections urged by it against the
submission of this case to the prize
court for decision have not commend
ed themselves to the imperial German
government and it equally regrets
that the reasons presented by the i'm
perial German government for sub
mitting this case to the prize court
have failed to remove the objections
of the government Of the United
States to the adoption of that course.
las this disagreement has been
reached after the full presentation of
the views of both governments in our
previous correspondence a further ex-
change of views on the questions in
dispute would doubtless be unprofit-
able and the government of the Unit
ed States therefore welcomes your ex-
cellency's suggestion that some other
way should be found for settling this
case.
"The two methods of settlement pro-
posed as alternative suggestions in
your excellency's note have been CIV
en- careful consideration and it is be-
lieved that if they can be combined
SO that they may both be adopted they
will furnish a satisfactory basis for
the solution of the question at issue.
THE government of the United
States has already expressed it's de-
sire that the question of the amount
of indemnity to be paid by the i'm
perial German government under its
admitted liability for the losses of the
owners and captain on account of the
destruction of the Frye should be set
tied by diplomatic negotiation and it
entirely concurs with the suggestion
of the imperial German government
that the simplest way would be to
agree, as proposed in your note, that
each of the two governments desig-
nate an expert and the two experts
Jointly fix the amount of indemnity
for the vessel and any American
property which may have been sunk
with her, to be paid by the imperial
German government when ascertained
as stated in your note. 1t is assumed
that the arrangement will include
some provision for calling in an UNI
pire in case the experts fail to agree"
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Governor win Investigate Lynehins

Fitzgerald, Ga.-Governor N E.
Harris. who came here early Monday
to attend the annual reunion OF Con-
federate veterans. announced that he
would return to Atlanta for the pur-
pose of aiding the prison commission
in an investigation of the lynching of
Leo NJ. Frank. THE people are en-
titled to all the facts in the case, :"
said the governor, "and l propose to
see they shall have them"
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Gen. John c. Black Dead.

Chicago.-Gen. John C. Black, Civil
War veteran. former congressman
and former United States Commits.
sioner of pensions, died suddenly in
his room at a local hotel. Gen. Black
was a member of the United States
Civil Service Commission and was
commander-in-chief of the G. A. r. in
1908.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Curio Fakers.

Lincoln Springfield. the English edi-
tor. was lunchlng In London when q
Samoan entered and shook him by
the hand.
What do the natives do for a living
over there?" Mr.. Springfield asked the
Samoan.
Oh said the other. they sell Co
coanuts, and birds-of-paradise. and
Robert Louis Stevenson's inkwell."
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Wilson Names Hawaiian Judge.

Washington.-Presi Wilson ap-
pointed William l.. Whitney of Hawaii
Judge in the First Circuit Court of
Hawaii William w. Russell was ap-
pointed American minister to the Do
minican republic.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Why We Eat Eqqs.

Il am firm believer in advertis-
ing" said great advertising export.
Il impute great part of my sue
cess to it."
Here the experts sunburnt and
healthy face was illuminated by one of
his rare and charming smiles.
When a duck lays an egg" he
said, she waddles back to the duck
pond in Indifferent silence. But when
a hen lays an egg her frantic cackles
make It known.
THE hen advertises.
And that. my dear friends, is why
the world eats hens eggs instead os
ducks eggs"
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
carranza Again to Defy President.

Washington.-Gen. Carranza within
a few days will reply to the Pan
American appeal to Mexico, it was
learned Tuesday. He will reject the
peace conference proposal urged by
Secretary Lansing and Latin-Ameri-
can diplomats, and. it is reported. will
suggest that the conferees use their
influence to obtain recognition for his
government from their respective re-
publics. According to his friends here
Carranza appreciated the friendly tone
of the Pan-American appeal.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Soma Drink

What are you doing?" demanded
Marc Antony, as Cleopatra dropped
a priceless pearl into her glass Of
wine.
I'm inventing new summer
drink" replied the queen. I'm going
to call 1t a pearl sundae."
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
His Stunt.

F1atbush-I see in the Indian army
all orders are given in English.
Bensonhurst-Well, If the colonel
wants some pate de foie gras for
luncheon, how does he order it?
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
National Guard Appropriation Cut.

Denver.-As a result of the inspec'
tions made during the last few
months by regular army officers. the
Colorado National Guard this year
will receive from the national govern.
ment $4,000 less for its maintenance
than was received in 1914.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Couldn't Do Il.

Il want you," said the fair society
leader, ito give me plain opinion
about my latest photograph"
Madam" said the gallant cavalier.
bowling. ''to speak in plain terms of
that portrait would be impossible!"
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Civil Service Bill in Supreme Court.

CIVIL SerVICc bITT III supreme COURT.
Denver.-An appeal to the Supreme
Court in the suit instituted by the
Civil Service Reform Association to
compel referendum on the civil serv.
ice bill passed by the last Legislature
was taken. The court is asked to re.
view the case and give 1t an early
hearing, since attorneys differ wheth.
er the new or the old law is now oper.
ative. In the District Court Judge
Butler held against the association,
deciding that bill which has n
safety clutch" attached is not sub
ject to referendum.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
At all good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19

Makes the laundress happy-that's Red
Cross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful, clear
white clothes. All good grocers. Adv.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19

1t takes a self-made man a lifetime
to correct his bad grammar.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19

On the other hand, the mare some
times makes the money go.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
Blacksmith Shoot. Self In Shop.

Peoria, lll.--George Deulin. black.
smith. aged go. ended his life with a
revolver In his shop at Elmwood.
Gilpin observer., 1915-08-19
W. N. w., DENVER, NO. s4-1s,s.

All men are born ignorant and some
never get over it.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
FATALLY BURNED WHILE
 FILLING AUTO TANK
WaNingford Man Dies Of Injuries
 From Gasoline Explosion.

Wallngford Feb. 22.-Herbert A. linford, died Sunday morning at 1O:3O o'clock at New Haven hospital, the result of severe burns received Sat urday evening while filling an auto tank with gasoline. He was twenty two years of age and single.
 MT. Stevens and his brother, Ray mond Stevens, conducted a whole sale milk business. They owned an auto truck and ran daily to New Ha- ven gathering milk cans en route from East Wallingford and North ford dairymen. Saturday evening at about o'clock Herbert Stevens went into the garage with a lighted lantern and started to supply the truck from a en-gallon tank of gasoline.
 Enveloped in Fire.
 Suddenly there was an explosion and flames that eye witnesses re- port having shot many feet into the sky, and the man was completely en- veloped in fire. He ran out of the building and started for the COW barn, not far distant, where his brother was at work, but changed his mind and went toward the house.
 The flames had been seen by the inmates of the house and they rushed out of one door as MT. Stevens entered at the rear. He grabbed up a blanket and threw it around him, thus smothering the fire that was burning into his flesh. Going out again he met mem bers of the family and asked that oil be pro- cured to alleviate his sufferng This was the first they knew of his condi- tion.
 Neightbor Gives First Aid.
 The mans clothing had been liter ally burned from his body and it was immediately seen his condition was serious. Telephone calls for physicians and other assistance were speedily inaugurated and within a half hour Dr. I. F. Brainard was on the scene Before his arrival, how ever, nelghbor, Mrs Ellsworth Hal formerly a trained nurse, ad- minlsterd a hypodermic and there by rendered excellent first aid sery- ice. pr. Brainard at once telenhonad to New Haven hospital and the am bulance from that institution reached the house within an hour and MT. Stevens was conveyed to the hospital. No hope for his recover>- was entertained as he had been ., living torch and more than two
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
REIIEI' SHIP FROM CONN.
To Be Sent to Belgium Latter Part of
 March,

New York Feb. 22.--It has been announced at the headquarters of the Belgian Relief commission in New York that Connecticut is one of the latest eastern states to be organized for relief work It is expected that a Connecticut ship will be dispatched about the end of March. The state is to be thoroughly canvassed for the purpose of providing the articles for loading the ship and the work of as- sembling the contributions prepara- tory to loading will begin immediately.
 Former Governor Simeon F. Bald Win vii act as chairman of the Con- necticut committee, with -Anson T McCool1 of Hartford as secretary and Charles C. Russ as treasurer.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
NORWFC|ANS TO ASK
 FOR EXPLANATION
Germany Must Reply Regarding
 Sinking Of Tank Ship.

Christiania, via London, Feb. 21, 1925 a. m.-IndignatiOn at the sink ing of the Norwegian tank ship Bel ridge by a German submarine near Folkstone, is expressed by the morn ing papers, which discuss possible means of demanding satisfaction.
 Ask Explanation.
 we presume the Norwegian gov ernment will ask Germany to make a declaration whether the sinking of the Belridge was a mistake or a deliberate actiOn,' says the Morgen- bladtt ''Presuma ply neutrals in their notes to Germany made all reservations regarding compensation for life and property which may be lost by the carrying out of the Ger man threat to torpedo ships without previous examination. If legitimate claims of neutrals to indemnity are refused the respective countries nat urallv will consider the question of plac cing an embargo on German ships lying in their various ports until q satisfa ctory arrangement is made of this economic question:
 The Aftenposten considers that there is no longer any reason why neutral countries should not seek means to avert the danger menacing shipping.
 Must Sail Open Sea. The Norwegian Journal of Com nerce and Shipping says:
 .oThe torpedoing of the Belridge is an event which it is unnecessary fur finer to characterize. The ship was bo,1nd from one neutral port to an other She had been ordered to
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

thirds of his body had been badly blistered and all of his garments burned away.
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22
Mild Weather Sac

Pony Nut Per Ton ......... S7.OU Three Full Bags .Sl.oo
 No Coal will last longer or will g.ve better satisfaction; also saving pf $1.00 per ton.
 SPECIAL WOOD PRICES. Hickory, sawed, 1-2 cord. ....... .So.Ot Hard, sawed, 1-2 cord. $f.25 Hard and Soft, 1-2 cord. .S4.oO Chestnut, g cord. d....-.......S3 S3.s3 LEAVE ORDERS AT CROWELL's; DRUG STORE, 254 MAIN STREET
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

tuit CIearanCes of Wash Suits, D S3.9S, now soc, B0. Mostly all Is.
 and Saturday a
 of Boys Wash hirts; our regular 42c.
 line of Boys
 Knickerbocker ow in stock. We from this new
 any Coat with B out the season. E, 75c, 98c up to rfolk Suits in neat brown fancy ma ome blue serges.
 formerly up to Fo. days $500. hnces in the Boys r greatest impor- there are boys in
 clOthe. Come
New Britain herald., 1915-02-22

paint the word Norway in large let ters on her sides, which surely was done. A repetition of the case may easily raise the greatest obstacles in the way of good relations with Ger many. Needless to say we shall not abandon the right of thousands of years to sail the open sea as neu- tral lS''
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-01

pie. His opponents, the friends. of
special privilege, were invariably on
the defensive.
How plain it is that it is the bonnden
duty of Democrats at this time to push
the fighting all along the line for more
democracy. Under President Wilson g
leadership it will be pushed in the
nation. The administration has moth
ing to apologize for nothing to defend.
In Wisconsin it is the duty of Demo
Gratis to follow their most aggressive
leaders, and to urge them on. There
ought to be vigorous assault all along
the line. Our friends, the enemy, en-
trenched in power, are trying to blot
democracy from the statute books; and
the benefciaries of special privilege are
gathering together in expectation of
coming iuto their own. Could those
who stand squarely for equal rights, and
for equal rights alone, choose better
ground for a struggle?
1t is time for Democrats to assert
themselves and turn the light upon
shallow politicians who are playing
statesmen.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-01
.PARSON TELLS HOW He
WOULD ACT AS MAYOR
Preacher Candidate Plans No
Anti-Liqu0r Movement.

Greenwich, Conn. - "ThiS borough
All of the people will be like the stock
holders of a big business house The
town will be managed for their bene-
fit, without regard to politics, If l am
chosen mayor
So said the Rev. Charles f. Taylor,
1.-THE fighting parson,' when he out
lined the platform on which he will
stand firmly when he runs for mayor
Of Greenwich. DR.. Taylor, pastor of
the Second Congregational church, one
nomination for mayor on an independ-
ent ticket. He is q muscular Christian,
standing six feet two inches, and SEEM
ingly in good condition. spi4 itually and
physically.
"The duty of the church and of all
good citizens is service to the COM
munity," said he 1.-THE best service
Of practical Christianity is to make all
the community happier, healthier, bet
ter and freer. And the way to do that
is not to begin by bounding so called
evildoers. We are all evildoers, for
that matter. I mean, the cleaning up
the town sort of thing. 1t isn't that
sort of strong arm work that accom-
plishes things. l know, because when
l was a pastor in New York | went In
for the vice crusade idea. 1 even used
to go out and serve warrants.
"I shall not begin by trying to close
the saloons I shall not make it my
business to seek out violations Of the
liquor law unless strong public SEN
timent demands it, for law is, after
all, only q scrap Of paper unless the
public is behind it.
81 shall try only to make Greenwich
a better place to live in, and l hope be-
fore we get through the community
will have so many more useful and
interesting things to offer that men
will not care to spend their time in
saloons.
st do not mean that shall not en-
force the law If l am called upon to
do it. shall But l mean that my
program will be constructive. not mere
~ chasing evils
DR.. Taylor has preached daringly on
civic questions to his wealthy and con-
sentative congregation. SO far from
resenting his instructions his parish
toner's have followed them eagerly.
The liquor dealers have expressed
themselves as not opposed to the cler-
gyman. They say they believe he will
give them flair deal" as mayor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-01

J. l.. Tormey of College of Agrcul5
tue: Wisconsin is naturally suited for
beef production. Southern Wisconsin
pastures are equal to those OF the blue
grass section of Kentucky. Upper Wis
consin is the clover land Of America
and includes a vast amount Of choice
grazing land. This state is famed for
it's abundance of pure water. Corn, for
silage (the beef mans saIvation) and
for other feeding purposes natures in
nearly all sections of the state and
yields proftably. Glover hay, the
choicest roughage for feeding cattle,
can be raised throughout the state.
Certain of the root crops. nearly equal
to corn silage in feeding value and
scarcely excelled as a succulence, can
be profitable grown throughout the
northern section of the state. Four OF
the chief livestock markets are located
at our very doors. Beef production is
now paying proposition on 5000 an
acre land.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-01
M. CRAWFORD, EDITOR
THURSDAY, APRIL /, 1915.
DEMOCRATS, BE AGGRESSIVE.


The writer heard Senator Husting' s
speech at the University exposition at
Madison last Friday night. 1t was a
short, plain speech,-a right good
, speech. 1t was absolutely non partisan J;
but it would be we'll if Democrats
everywhere could catch it's militant
spirit. Among other things, Senator
Husting said: I am not going to de-
fend the University: it needs no de-
tense. 1t speaks for itself Through this
exposition; through material benefits to
the state; and through the vast army of
young men and young women it turns
out, to help themselves, the state, and
the nation, and to help others, who
have not had the advantage of univers-
ity training. He charged the faculty
and students to find the truth, teach the
truth and follow the truth wherever il
may lead
A fine militant spirit is the inspira
ton of Paul o. Husting. 1t is what has
made him United States Senator. Dur
ing all of his legislative career he sell
dom, if ever, fought on the defensive.
He was always aggressively attacking
some wrong, in the interest Of the peo
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1915-04-01

nations in Europe that the colonel will
be compelled to pass over in selecting
witnesses to support his claim.
New York Mail: The Milwaukee
Journals editorial page is one of the
best and most entertaining in the
country. The comparison is not abso-
lutte, but it covers all except the three
or four papers that do not come into
the office.
Madison Democrat: Bankers in st
Paul and Minneapolis say that" never
in the history of the northwest were
conditions so favorable at this time O.
the year" Move to make it unanimous
all over the country.