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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
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of their camping place. g.g ~ g&-~
with cbusinesslike gertrude Berr1e
unsaddled her horse, turned him loose
and lent skillful hand at removing
the panniers from the pack animals,
while Wayland. willing, but little un-
certain, stood awkwardly about IN
der her instruction he collected dead
branches of standing fir. and from
these few cones kindled a blaze.
while the supervisor hobbled the horses
and set the tent.
One by one the principles Of camping
were taught by the kindly old rancher.
but the hints which the girl gave were
quite as valuable. for Wayiand was
eager to show her that be could be
and intended to be forester Of the
flrst class or perish in the attempt.
McFarlane went further and talked
freely Of the forest and what it meant
to the government. Were all green
at the work." be said. land we old
chaps are only holding the fort against
the thieves till you youngsters learn
how to make the best use Of the do
main."
Berrie was glowing with happiness.
Lets stay here till the end Of the
week." she suggested. I've always
wanted to camp on this lake. and now
I'm here want time to enjoy it"
We'll stay a day or two" said her
father. "but I must get over to that
ditch survey which is being made at
~ nd fh1n
Is coming over to look at some timber
on Porcupine."
The young people cut willow rods
and went angling at the outlet OF the
lake with prodigious success. The wa
ter rippled with trout. and in half an
hour they had all they could use for
supper and breakfast, and. behold. even
az they were returning with their spoil
they met a covey Of grouse strolling
leisurely down to the lakes edge Isn't
it wonderful place" exclaimed the
happy girl. II wish We could stay a
month"
Its like being on the Swiss Family
Rebinson's island. I never was more
content" he said fervently. Il
wouldn't mind staying here all win
teri
~ wouldr' she laughed THE snow
falls four feet deep up here It's like
" there's snow on the divide this min
ute. and camping In the snow isn't 80
funny. Some people got showed In
over at Deep lake Last year. and near
~ all their horses starved before they
could get them out. This Ia q force
old place in winter time"
Al the sunset came on the young
people again loitered down to the wa.
ters edge. and there, seated side by
side on a rocky knoll, watched the
phantom gold lift from the willows
and climb slowly to the cliffs above
while the water deepened in shadow
and busy muskrats marked its glossy
surface with long silvery lines. Mis-
chievous camp birds peered at the
couple from the branches Of the pines,
uttering satirical comment, while
squirrels. frankly insolent dropped
cones upon their heads and barked in
saucy glee.
Wayland forgot all the outside world.
forgot that be was studying to be a
forest ranger, and was alive only to
the fact that in this most bewitching
place, in this most enhancing hour. he
had the companionship of girl whose
eyes sought his with every new phase
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
SYNOPSIS

wayland Norcross, an eastern youth
seeking health In Colorado meets BeEea
McFarlane, called .Berrie. typical ranch
girl, daughter Of the supervising ranger
Of Rear Tooth forest.
Berrie is greeted by her lover, Gin Bel
den, a cowboy, supposed to be interested
in a saloon at Meeker's Mill, where Nor
cross is bound. Berrie guides Norcross
to his destination.
A shower intercepts them and the girl
gives the youth her raincoat. There is q
rough element at Meeker's, and Norcross
chooses Landon, the ranger. as his COM
panion. Landon loves Berrie.
Cliff notices Berries interest in the ten
derfoot and warns him away. He also
takes his betrothed to task. She resents
this and breaks their engagement.
Mesh, the ranger at Bear Tooth, gives
Wayland points on forestry. Berries ia
Berrie decides to go with them over the
trail.
CHAPTER vi. e
In Camp.
Ton several miles they rode up
ward through golden forests Of
aspens. On either hand rose
4 thick walls Of snow white
boles, and in the mystic glow Of their
gilded leaves the face Of the girl shone
with unearthly beauty.
Twice she stopped to gaze into Way.
lands face to say, with hushed in
tensity: isn't it wonderful7 Don't
you wish it would last forever"
Her words were poor. Intellectual.
but her look, her breathless voice.
made up for their lack OF originality.
Once she said: Il never saw it so
lovely before. It Is an enchanted
land" with no suspicion that the
larger part Of her ecstasy arose from
the presence Of her young and sym
pathetic companion. he, too. respond
ed to the beauty of the day, OF the
golden forest as one who had taken
new hold on life after long illness.
Meanwhile the supervisor was calm
ly leading the" way upward. vaguely
conscious Of the magical air and mys-
tic landscape in which his young folk
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1915-09-15
CHAPTER VII.
Storm Bound,

4 YAYLAND was awakened by the
M mellow voice of his chief CALI
wv ing: "All out! All out! Day
light down the creek!' Then,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
TURKS TELL OF WRECKING
BRITISH SUBMARINE ELS

Amsterdam, Holland, April 20
How the British submarine ELS was
stranded at the Dardaueues and later
bOmbarded by Turkish shore batteries
is described in dispatches received in
Berlin, Germany, rom Turkish sources
The submarine, while accommodating
Saturday. went ashore at Kephez point
The narrative follows:
The narrative started from Tene-
dos at midnight, entered the Dardan-
Giles at 2:20 o'clock in the morning and
dived at 2:30 in order to avoid the
seachlights. Carried forward BY the
strong current il grounded four hours
later with coming tower showing out
Of the water.
THE Turkish batteries opened fire.
The first shell struck the bridge and
killed the captain, the second shell hit
the chamber containing the electrical
machinery and the crew was obliged
TO leave the boat The Turkish bat
teries, however, continued TO fire.
Three of the crew were killed and
several wounded.
Three hostile air machines. learn
ing Of the fate Of the submarine. flew
over the straits and threw bombs At
the periscope and coming tower in
an attempt TO keep the submarine
from falling into Turkish hands
About the same time Turkish troops
set out in boats to save the craft and
crew"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
ENGLAND SEEKS RECRUITS
TO MANUFACTURE MUNITIONS

London. Eng, April ga new re-
cruiting poster has made its appear
ance al over London calling for re-
cruits Of amy age. any measurements,
any medical qualifications or disquali-
fications." so long as they are good me-
chanics or capable Of doing any Of the
work necessary for turning out war
munitions.
Men who volunteer for this service
will register their names with the re-
cruiting officers but they will be en-
ployed directly by the armament firms,
not by the government. The recruit
ing officers thus become a sort OF Ia
Dor exchange for the firms which are
producing shells. rifles and other neces-
saries Of war.
The new poster appeal is headed
THE Man the Army Wants Now, and
bears a sketch Of an artisan at work
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
RIOT
To BUY MEAT
Petrograd Populace Unable
to Get Food From
the Butchers.

Petrograd, Russia. April 2O-Pretro-
grad butchers refused TO sell meat
Monday in protest against a recent
government order warning all re-
taiIers that prices must not be raised
above rates fixed by the government
Customers who went TO the shops f r
their usual purchases found them
empty. The butchers said there was
no prospect that a supply OF meat
would be available.
This action led to disorders and in
some shops excited customers broke
into the meat cellars and on finding
them well stocked, insisted that they
be served Incipient riots (which re-
suited in the partial wrecking Of
several shops, were ended by the
police who made an investigation as
the basis for court procedure against
the butchers.
shops in which no meat was found
were closed by the police and Will
not be permitted to reopen until
special permission has been obtained
Butchers who concealed meat will be
fined or imprisoned.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
ROOSEVELT FOE
To BAD POLICIES
His Course Depicts Him as
Friend of Good Govern
ment in New York.
Continued From Page Onel.

certainly has a right TO stand up and
demand good honest government"
Coming down to 1914, the lawyer
read series Of articles dealing
with corruption IN the government Of
New York, such as prisons. the pad
ding Of payrolls. t5raft, stealing OF
public money, etc.
Counsel then read editorials from
the same paper, in which Col Roose-
Welt was lauded for clean govern
ment-
Question Of Good Government.
Mr.. Barnes discussed the New York
insurance investigation
In concluding, counsel for ROose-
welt said:
a grave and great responsibility
The eyes Of the state and nation are
upon you TO see how citizens look
upon this case. A money verdict on
one side or the other is inconsequen-
tial as compared with the vital prop
Osition which comes home TO every
man, woman and child in this state
as 10 whether good government shall
exist"
Col. Roosevelt Testifies.
Col Roosevelt then went upon the
witness stand
In reply to a question, he said he was
the man who made the statement con-
planned Of
In reply to questions by John D.
Bowers, his chief counsel he told in a
firm, clear voice, the story OF his early
life. Then he sketched his career. He
told Of his appointment TO the office
Of police commissioner Of New York,
and assistant secretary Of the navy He
then told Of organizing the Rough
Riders 10 fight with Gen Wood in
Spain.
Objection to War Narrative.
Ivens. Barnes's attorney. objected to
this line Of testimony.
The witness then described his first
engagement with the Spanish and
Ivens again objected. The court did
not rule and Col Roosevelt continued:
When We moved forward toward
Santiago"
7 object to that" said Ivens What
difference does il make where he
moved2 I want TO shorten this trial as
much as possible
Justice Andrews said the witness
had better cOnfine himself to the issue
The colonel went on
4 was elected governor OF New
York in 1888 Then became vice
president I became president when
president Mckinley died from a gun
was shot I was in Vermont / went to
Buffalo and stayed there for some
time. Later I left and was with ny
family when president Mckinley died"
Acquaintance With Barnes.
Il do not remember just where I first
met Mr.. Barnes, but think it was dur
ing my campaign for governor. I was
to him by the chairman Of
some committee in New York. Later
had several conferences with him.
Had Differences With Barnes.
We had many political discussions
For the most part they were in regard
to the relations between myself and
the leaders Of the Republican party.
There were certain issues between Us
two. Senator Piatt was known as the
boss Of the organization, which con-
troled the majority Of the Republican
members Of the legislature. who some
times cOoperated with the Democrats.
We were al odds principally over
matters"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
SAYS MEMBERS OF EITELS
CREW ARRIVE IN DENMARK

London, Eng, April 20.-The Daily
Nails Copenhagen. Denmark. -Orre-
spondent says that the second officer
and several members Of the crew af the
German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friedrich
interned at the Norfolk navy yard I'm
the United States. have arrived At Co
,penhagen on board the steamer HeIlig
Olav from New York.
The correspondent says the men trav-
eled under false passports describing
them as Swedish subjects. and are bear
ing secret reports TO Germany.
Under the iuternment order, the COM
mander of the Prinz Eitel gave his
pledge that neither he. his officers nor
men would leave Norfolk
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
PRINCE LEOPOLD AT I3, IS
GIVEN ARMY COMMISSION

Havre. France, April 2O--Ihe Older
son Of king Albert Of Belgium, the
young prince Leopold. after three
months spent in training with the
Belgian army, has been given a COM
mission with the infantry regiment
which was most prominent in the de-
fence Of Dixmude, receiving for its con-
duct there the order OF Leopold decor
alton for its flag.
The princes first appearance at the
head Of his regiment was witnessed by
the king and queen. who reviewed the
soldiers The king made brief speech,
expressing the joy he felt TO have his
son enter the heroic regiment. whose
glory won in the battle Of the User
viii never be exceeded"
The prince is - IL years old
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
ARIZONA BOARD HEARS
CATTLE EPIDEMIC ENDED

communication received by the Arizona live
stock sanitary board from the United States
department OF agriculture. the epidemic OF
foot and mouth disease is practically a
thing Of the past The work Of eradication
has been completed in all states west OF the
mississippi river, and the spread Of the dis
ease as lar west as the Rocky mountain
region was prevented. The only recent
outbreaks have been In Connecticut. Mary
land. New York and Pennsylvania, and in
those states only 16 herds OF cattle are in
VOWED.
sam B. Bradner, secretary OF the live
STOCK sanitary board. feels that IL will not
be long before Arizona. New Mexico Texas
and Colorado can afford TO lift the Joint
quarantine which they now enforce against
all other states
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
AUSTRIAN PRESS SHOWS
HOSTILITY TOWARD U. S.

Venice. Italy. April 2O.-The Aus
trian press generally has adopted a
tone Of hostility toward the United
States in commenting on the memo
randum Of German ambassador Bern
storff to the state department. re-
speeding American neutrality
The Vienna Fremdenblatt, recoE-
nfzed as the organ Of the Austro-Hun-
garian foreign office, says
1T viii be difficult to answer such
a justifiable remOnstrance as that Of
Germany nor does anybody expect an
actual renly but only what the United
states has heretofore answered Ger
man admonitions with. namely phrases.
The feeling Of disappointment which
the attitude OF the United states has
produced in Austria viii not disappear
for a long time"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
FIFTEEN GERMAN AEROPLANES
ATTACK ISOLATED FARM HOUSE

Petrograd, Russia, April 2O.-The
Germans have been particularly active
lately with their aeroplanes TO the
north Of the lower Vistula-
One day recently, although there
was a heavy wind, 10 German aero
planes made a seri0ls attack upon an
isolated country house, where they
supposed, apparently from the infor-
nation OF local spies, that the staff
Of the Russian army was located. In
the course Of the afternoon, during
their repeated trir5 back and forth
over the property, no fewer than 100
bombs were dropped No serious dam
age was done, however.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
APPEALS TO SUPREME COURT
FOR CUSTODY OF HER CHILDREN

Phoenix, ARK, April 20.-An appeal
mas been taken to the supreme court
by Mrs Josephine Ryan Branham in her
effort to obtain the custody of her
three minor children, Arthur Everett
Branham, IT., Ryan Larose Branham
and Lois Rachel Branham
Mrs Branham is suing her husband,
in the superior court Of Cochfse county-
for divorce She claims TO have in
formation that Branham intends to re-
move their children from the state SO
that she cannot gain possession Of them
custody.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
PLANT MUSTARD ON CHALK
RIDGE TO HIDE TRENCHES

Hayre, France. April 2O.-An in
geniOus use Of the arrival Of spring
is being made by gardeners in the
trenches in the chalk districts OF
France It has always been very diff
ficult to conceal the exact line Of the
trenches in this district because the
white chalk was laid bare wherever
the soil was disturbed. The gardeners
are now being employed TO sow The
chalky districts with mustard and
other small seeds. These seeds. being
very small. gather in the surface Of
the chalk and quickly cover them with
vegetation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
LABORER DEMANDS $4,000
FROM GREENLEE COUNTY

Clifton, ARK, April 20.-The largest
demand ever made against Greenlee
county was presented by Dick Wade.
laborer, 10 the board Of supervisors.
asking $4,000 damages He claimed
that while working o. the Cliftou-Mo-
repci road last October he was injured
permanently through the fault OF the
foreman, who insisted that he lift
rocks. some Weighing as much as 500
pounds The board took no action.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
JAPAN ORDERS WARSHIPS
TO RETURN TO STAT ONS

Washington, ID. C.. April 90. apan
has ordered all her warships in Pacific
waters near the American coast, except
those salvaging the wrecked cruiser
home stations. Advices to that effect
were received Monday from Toxic at
the japanese embassy. The embassy
also received word that the criser Chi
tose was the only vessel accompanying
the repair ship working on the Asama.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
STUNS THREE
CHILDREN WHEN 1T STRIKES

Santa Fe. n. NJ. April 2O.-Four chill
dren were struck by lightning at Es-
condido. three miles north OF SocorrO.
struck.
The lightning came down a shove
pipe, tore out the front Of the stove
and shocked three girls and a boy
aged from IL to 20 years. into uncon-
sciousness- They We're scorched from
shoulder 10 heel, the oldest girl being
injured the most severely.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
NEW PEACE RUMORS ARE
BEING HEARD IN R0SlE

Rome, Italy, April 2O.-Within the
last q hours there have arisen in
Rome persistent rumors that the in
Jernational questions confronting Italy
may be solved in the near future By
what at first sight seems almost in
credible, the conclusion Of a general
peace in Europe at a not distant Gate.
While these reports are intangible
and cannot at present be sscribsd 20 a
definite source, they nevertheless are
reflected in high quarters and they
are given heed by careful observers
of International politics.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
j. R. HUGHES MAY
Be POLICE CHIEF
Texas Ranger Captain May
Get Appointment; R. B.
Stevens Mayor Protein.
CCOntinued From l-age Onel.

other purchases be considered as le-
gal This resolution was passed upon
motion Of alderman John ". Fisher,
and mayor Lea said: Mr.. Clerk. /
wish you would notify the heads of all
the departments Of this resolution and
ten them TO make no purchases except
through the purchasing agents office"
Preceding the election Of the fire
marshal and sanitary officer. mayor
Lea announced his committee appoint
ments, as follows; Fire, police and
building, W. G. Jolly. J. P. OConnor
and J. W Fisher; taxation and finance,
r B. Stevens, J. W Fisher and J. P.
OCOnnor; water and sanitary. J. p.
O'Connor, W G. Jolly and r B. Stevens;
street grades and parks, 7. ". Fisher.
R B. Stevens and W C. Jolly
Was Brief Session.
The council meeting followed a con-
ference Of the mayor and aldermen in
the mayors private office 1t started
at 10:45 and was over by II o'clock.
When the cOuncilmen filed in from the
mayors office, John Fisher got in al
derman Jolly's seat and was ordered
by the mayor to vacate at once. which
he did with a big laugh. The mayor
then called the council to order for its
first formal session.
Alderman Stevens occupies the old
desk OF Ben Levy, Alderman Fisher has
OCOnnor has the old desk Of J. I Hew-
lit and alderman Jolly has taken the
old desk Of Walter s. Clayton
Mayor Scares HOmbre.
As the meeting came to order. a Mex
lean entered the council chamber to ap-
ply for a position from city employ
ment agent L. E Behr, who has his
desk in the chamber. The Mexican
was so anxious to tell what a good
workman he was that he talked too
loud.
''Cayete la boca," ordered the mayor,
and the Mexican almost tore the door
down getting out Of the room
After the council had completed its
business and had taken a recess to
meet again in the mayors office. city
attorney Joseph NJ NealOn informed
mayor Lea that the appointment Of DT.
kluttZ would have to be made matter I
o frecord before il was strictly legal {
The mayor recalled the councilmen /
and the appointment Of the health Off !
Ger was confirmed upon motion Of /
alderman Fisher.
The new system does business about /
like the old one" remarked M Nealon j
after the council adjourned
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
SUBMARINE PURSUES SHIP
TRYING TO SAVE DROWNING

Grimsby, Eng, April 20-Chased
four hours by a German submarine,
Capt. Hin Of the trawler Fermo, has
arrived here He said he was trying
TO rescue the crew OF the tOrpedoed
traWler Vanilla Sunday in the North
sea, but was forced to flee to save his
ship from being sunk also Pursuit
by the submarine was abandoned
owing TO the darkness. Capt Hill said
he only escaped being sunk by putting
on full steam, steering a zigZag
course. and keeping the submarine al
ways on his stern.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
TURKS DISPLAY
KINDLY FEELING
Continued From Page Onsl.

less killing. Turkey, like Germany and
Austria Hungary, is determined to win
this war and there is every indication
that we wiz"
Speaking of Turkey after the war.
Enver Pasha said
Turkey Will emerge from this war
truly united and stronger than ever.
The war is popular with the people now
because it has given the government
an opportunity to demonstrate that il
takes an interest in the people and
IS for the people"
we have no secrets" he said De
scribe everything you see. Though our
experience with some newspapers has
been sad, we are willing to trust those
who do not require their correspond
ents TO lie for them. WHAT I have said
viii possibly have no influence. That
is the reason why. so far, I have re-
fused to be interviewed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
NAVY OFFICER DENIES
ETHEL CREW MISSING

Newport News Va. April 2O.-Rear
admiral Beatty. commanding at Nor
folk navy yard. denied Monday night
that any officer or any member of the
lnterned German cruiser Prinz Eitel
Friedrich has gone to Copenhagen.
Denmark, thus violating the internment
order. He said every member Of the
crew was accounted for.
Second officer Victor Hartzen Of the
Eitel declared that no officer OF man
had left the ship since she entered
Hampton Roads from the open sea,
March 10
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
A Smooth, Hairless
Skin for Every Woman


With the aid Of a plain delatohe
paste it is an easy matter 10 rid the
skin OF unsightly hairy growths. The
paste is made by mixing some water
with powdered delatone- This is ap-
piled to the hairs not wanted and after
or 8 minutes rubbed off and the skin
washed. when every trace OF hair will
have vanished. When you 60 10 your
druggist for delatone. be sure you get
the genuine article.-Advertise
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
TRAIL BLAZER OF NEW MEXICO
DIES IN OHIO HOSPITAL

Santa Fe. n. NJ. April 20.-Edward
Pontfus. one of the old timers in the
Black Range. prospector. miner and
Sunday school worker in Sierra county
almost 30 years ago, died recently at
the Mercy hospital. Columbus, o.. at
the age of 60 years
He was a real trail blazer with his
brother. Daniel Pontius. who died some
years ago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
SOUTH AFRICANS OCCUPY
IMPORTANT GERMAN TOWN

Capetown, Africa. April 2O.-Forces
Of the union of South Africa have oc-
cupied keetanshOp, the most important
town In German Southwest Africa next
TO Windhoek, the capital It is an inn
portant junction and gives the BoeF
leaders a great advantage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
TWO MORE CONSTRUCTION
GANGS MOVE TO MESQUITE

Berino. y NJ. April 20.-Two more
Santa Fe construction gangs have been
moved to Mesquite There are now
more than 100 men employed there.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1915-04-20
MUST CONSERVE INTERESTS
OF ALL NATIONS IN CHINA

London. Eng. April 20.-The preserva-
ton Of the common interests of all the
powers in China was today declared
imperative by Sir Edward Grey. foreign
secretary. in an address before parlia-
nent He referred to the demands 0y
Japan.