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Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

the company extends over a distance
OF 10 miles, and meets at one end the
inclined plane OF Mount Pentelicus.
The quarries in the island of Paros.
which yielded the beautiful Parian
marble-translated into the highest
form of artistic presentment by the
genius of the ancient sculptors-are
under the same control. Other varie-
ties which the company excavate
comprise the many-hued Cipollino.
Skyros, Tinos and Rosso Antico.
In spite of our smoke-laden atmos.
phere. not few distinguished archi.
tects have waxed enthusiastic over the
claims of marble for the exteriors of
great city buildings. Mr.. G. F. Bodley,
H. A. declared that London should be
rebuilt with white marble. Time
would, he said, tone the material
and touch it with mellowing tints I;
moreover, marble building could be
cleaned down in few hours with a
water1et. But the caustic comment
was made In connection that 1t was
not matter of prettiness and poetry
but or the solvent action of acids upon
calcium-carbonate. Undoubtedly. how.
ever, h1gh-class marbles, particularly
the Greek varieties. are finding dis.
t1nct and increasing use in the build.
lngs OF London's newer and imposing
business edifices.
Marble and Granite Quarryina.
Inc principal methods of marble ex.
traction that modern experience and
PRACTISE have evolved are those Of saw.
ing and channeling The former sys.
tenn Is used largely in France, Italy
and Belgium, and almost exclusively
on the Marmor properties In Greece
The saw itself is an endless steel rope
OF three strands. loosely twisted to.
gether. This cutter is passed round q
driving-wheel and carried on guiding
pulleys from power house at a high
speed. The wire saw enables stone
not only to be cut from the rock bed
but sawn on the spot into blocks OF
a handy size for export.
what Is known as the channeler. or
channeling machine. is in operation at
all important quarries In the United
States. A locomotive machine. feed.
ing on rallied track and driven either
by steam or electric propulsion "A
consists of row of long vertical CHS.
els set in strong travelling frame
The gang of chisels vibrate I'D and
down, rapidly cutting a channel in any
direction in the face of the solid mar.
BILE ledge or floor.
In Aberdeenshire, granite areas
reach their maximum. The Rubislaw
and Kemnay quarries are the largest
granite quarries in the United King
dom, and have each a depth of 200
feet. The rock is removed by boring
and blasting. and as the material is
blasted out the blocks are lifted from
the working face by cranes and cable
ways. masses beyond the power of the
lifting appliances being further broken
W as they lie. Rock drilling is carried
out by power drills. either by steam or
compressed air. At the Rubislaw
quarry a complete new air-compress
ing plant, driven by 100-horse power
electric motor, is installed for working
rock drills. the pressure being 1OC
pounds per square inch.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
Mrs. Virgins Idea Of Lordon.

During the recent visit of Mrs. Wig
gin, the American author, in London,
an interviewer called on her With
pencil poised the interviewer asked:
And what do you think of London,
Mrs. Wiggin?"
you remind me-" answered the au-
thor cheerfully, "of the young lady
who sat beside Dr. Gibbon at dinner.
She turned to him after the soup
Do, dear DR.. Gibbon,' she said.
tell me about the decline and fall OF
the Roman empire"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

You say your wife is going to spend
the balance Of the summer in En-.
roper"
80 she says"
do you know That II will cost you
at least a thousand dollars?"
Il figured II M about that"
But, good graciousl Is # worth that
much Just to have her travel for cou.
pie Of months7"
Il think So
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
IS CONTROLLED BY WIRELESS
Submarine Boat Operated by Wireless
Telegraphy is One of the Latest
inventions.

One of the latest inventions is that
Of airships and submarines controlled
by wireless telegraphy. which recent
ly formed the subject OF an interest
Ing demonstration given at Dagenham
in Essex by Mr.. A. Roberts, a young
Australian inventor of great promise
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
Electric Eishen

special study OF electric fishes"
has been made by Scotch authority.
with view to ascertaining the source
of their peculiar power. a power that
Is said to be possessed by about fifty
species having electrical organs capa-
bic Of imDartipg a shock.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
Hard to Convince.

Little Tommy eldest of the family,
at dinner)-Mamma. why don't you
help me before Ethel?
Mamma-Ladies must always come
first.
Tommy (triumphantly)- Then why
was l born before Ethel?-Tit-Bits
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
GRIP FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT
Decided Improvement Over Old Style
Form of Slack Take-up Invented
by Eastern Man.

A decided improvement over the
old-style form Of slack take-up for
electric-light cords is that designed
by a Massachusetts man. The pri-
mary advantage of the new type of
grip is that it can be attached at any
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
Submarine Controlled by Wireless.

The lecture was attended by Major
Buckley OH behalf OF the war Office.
and many other distinguished people.
who listened with rapt attention to
the latest application of Mr.. Marco
mis- wonderful invention. Several ex
periments have been carried out i'm
this direction with much success.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Some Of New York's most wealthy
and fashionable women are importing
French aeroplsnes and preparing to
learn TO aviate. PHILADELPHIA women
have taken the lead at Newport. and
there seems to be nothing for the New
York ladies' to do but hy high around
kome.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Rudyard Kipling urges that airmen
wear pneumatic armor for protection
in case of accident. That is simpler
than covering the earth with feather
beds.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

London and New York may soon be
connected with telephone communica.
ton. None Of the fctious OF fairy
tales can surpass this modern miracle
OF a chat over the ocean.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

A Chicago man paid $500 for mere
bit OF meal" 1t probably was a
steak with one OVERLAPPING slice of
breakfast bacon.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

One OF the latest aeroplane acct
dents shows that It f. bad to be in a
Syfng machine hit by lightning. in the
air. But where is being struck BIZ
lightning either comfortable or salu.
brious7
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The word-coiner has an easy task.
All he needs to do in expressing his
views on a public policy is to select
the name Of man he dislikes and at
tach the syllable ism"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

United States certificates OF merit
to enlisted men are going largely to
the cooks and musicians. Has no one
q word for a soldier?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

1t costs 100000 a day to run the
national government. What will the
government cost when aeroplaning is
In fashion?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

We wonder how one small cone can
hold 80 many kinds of chemicals and
have room left for a nickel's worth of
Ice cream
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The Kaiser has been writing poetry
10 a party Of German maidens who
called upon him and took him choco
late. Incidentally, It is to he hoped
the chocolate was better than the
poetry.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The government is turning out g.
10000 postal cards a day, due to the
summer resort season being In full
blast, we presume.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Considering the size OF the heads OF
some of the hatpins that the girls are
wearing, they certainly do not come
under the law forbidding the carrying
ef concealed weapons.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

What bald-headed man had hoped
to live to see a fyless world? Yet
that is what the scientists are plan
ming.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Even though the water is fine, II
you can't swim, don't go in beyond
your depth.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The boat rocker and the fellow who
stands up in the boat are in evidence
again, but have escaped so far.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Giddy New York regards the idea of
closing It's lobster palaces at 1 a. m.
as very little better than a curfew
law.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Swatting the common house fly is
now one OF our most popular indoor
lady sports.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

AS II 1t were not bad enough for
the earth to fly up and hit aeroplanes.
lightning has begun striking them.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The assistant chef Of lake boat
refused to cook fried potatoes and the
chef at once mashed him
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

For the sake of thirsty crops any
good citizen should willingly sacrifice
his straw hat.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

What has become of the Chicago
10y rider who killed woman and
was afterward captured?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Whats the right word for an aero
plane garage?" asks the Boston Globe,
How's planebunk?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14
Her Rest.

How do you expect to spend your
summer vacation, Mrs. Brown"
Frying fish for the men as usual.
/ suppose"
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Isn't II shocking when you hear q
nice man complain of anything.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

AS We remember 1t now. winter had
some good points.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

AS diversion to swatting the ny.
keep your stable clean. il you've got
one
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Speaking of weights and measures
prosecutions. how'd you like to be the
tceman?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Chopping Americans into little bits
ls still favorite pastime of the
Moros.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Europe might try exporting its sur
plus rainwater to our middle west.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Going swimming looks like the only
rational employment in hot weather.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Are there any records that this
years weather has not broken?
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

To orphan banana republics the IA
eherland refuses to be a mother
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

Now here come the dentists with
that ant-kissing thing. too.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

The army may have to help devise
means for q sane artillery drill.
Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1910-09-14

We are at the mercy of the avia,
torsa
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
some HAIR TONES
ARE DANGEROUS
PROF. {. r, LADo ISSUES WARN
ING REGARDING lNDIscRIMl.
NATE USE OF SOME HAIR PRE-
PARATIoNs-coNTAIN DANGER
Gus iNFLAMABLE INGREDIENTS
Watch ami for hair tonics.

According to Prof r. F. Ladd, pure
food commissioner of North Dakota,
they are liable to go off, Bling! and
take the whole top Of your head off
Just about the time you are congratu
lating yourself that you have dis
covered" something at last to cure
that dandruff.
The matter Is no joke however as
Professor Ladd states that deaths
have been caused by the use of some
of the preparations now on the market.
In a recent bulletin Professor Ladd
issues the following warming:
"Of late there has been tendency
to use various fluids in the preparation
of shampoos and hair preparations
containing dangerous and inflammable
liquids. There have been many fatali-
tie from their use and the public
should be warned against permitting
the use Of such products upon their
hair. 1t is dangerous not only from
the risk of explosion, but equally dan
gerous to the health. Several deaths
have followed the use Of these pro-
ducts One death, recently reported,
was due TO a hairwash, the principle
ingredient OF which was carbon terra
chloride. Benzine, gasoline and like
products equally dangerous have been
! used
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
City in Brief

The bank clearings for today are
$12S,267.2S.
For weak men and nervous women
Dakotan Chief Tablets. so cents box.
All druggists.
Today is the last day of registration
for the city election which will be held
next Monday.
To renew the vigor of youth take
Dakotan Chief Tablets. SO cents q
box, all druggists.
The annual dance and reception to
the ladies by the Elks takes place
on Thursday night Of this week.
The installation Of the newly elected
officers of the Elks will take place one
week from next Saturday night.
According to baseball fans at Dill
worth that town will have a fine
baseball team the coming season.
Neurasthenia, in men and women. in
lack of nerve force. cured by Dakotan
Chief Tablets. so cents. All druggists.
The new uniforms for the Arab Pa
trail connected with Ell Zagal Shrine
have arrived In the city. They are
handsome.
Emmett Mark will be here Tuesday,
March 29, Nth fifty choice draft horses,
broke, which he will sell at auction at
the N. P. stock yards. commencing at
10 O'clock sharp.
W. ]. Curren yesterday secured the
contract for the excavation for the
new $4,000 North Dakota Improve
ment building which is to be erected
in Valley City this season.
When the Great Northern begins its
task OF building the new line to Minot
there will be thousands of railroad
laborers in the city and it is stated
that some of them save already ar
rived.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
START The BALL
FOR IMPROVEMENTS
PLANS FOR SEWER AND WATER
MAINS IN NoRTH END or CITY
APPROVED BY THE CITY coUN-
Gil GET TITLE TO RIVER
DRIVE.

At the meeting of the city council
last evening. steps were taken for the
inauguration Of improvements in the
form OF sewers and water mains in the
north end of the city.
Acting Mayor VIM. Mills presided at
the meeting and handled the business
in very satisfactory manner, the
boards being cleared by o'clock when
adjournment was taken.
Plans, specifications and preliminary
estimates for water mains in the fol-
lowing streets were approved:
Ninth avenue north from Fourth
street TO alley between Fifth street and
Broadway.
Fifth street north from Eleventh to
Twelfth avenues.
First street north from Ninth to
Eleventh avenues.
Eleventh avenue from First to Elm
street.
Fourth street north from Eleventh
to Twelfth avenues north.
Plans for the following sewers were
approved:
Twelfth avenues.
First street north from Ninth to
Eleventh avenues north.
Fourth street north from Eleventh to
Twelfth avenues.
In the matter of the sewer from the
Manchester Biscuit Co. an error was
inadvertently made in the advertise
ment, calling for the bids in April in
stead of March The resolution was
amended to call for bids April 10. The
work will start ten days after the con
tract Is let and must be finished with
in twenty-five days. There is but a
block and a half and II is anticipated
there will be not the least trouble in
| getting the work done by that time
The auditor was authorized to ad-
vertise for bids for the plumbing for
,, the new fire house which will be open
ed at the meeting 'of the council one
week from this evening.
The application of C. Norman for q
plumbers license was granted. He will
open for business in the Haas bloch
on Second avenue north
Alderman A. G. Lewis stated that e
S. Tyler had decided to the city a tract
of land between Eighth and Ninth ave.
nues south, along the river bank foi
the nominal sum of 81. He suggested
| that the county commissioners be pc,
titioned to cancel all back taxes on thit
tract and give the city tax deed, thu
clearing the title. The suggestion wal
followed by the adoption of a motion
covering the point The land is par
of what will make beautiful drive T.
the cemetery providing the remainde
is secured. The only proviso or re
quest made by Mr.. Tyler is that tn,
land be left open for a drive as it ha
been in the past.
The ordinance raising the salary o
the assistant superintendent of TIL
water works from $1,000 to 81 200 pc
year, was placed on its second readinl
and Anal passage, being approved un
animously.
The next meeting Of the council viii
be held Monday evening unless a spec
ial session is called this week.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29

G. @. Grafton, Imminent Command
err: There will be special conclave
of Auvergne commandery, No. 2, K. t.
this evening at 1880, Red Cross.
A Traveller The N. p. is losing
travel from this city to Duluth. AS
it is now in order for a passenger to
go to Duluth he must take the train
on the N. P. at IL o'clock and get into
a sleeper and this sleeper is tackled on
to the train for Duluth, but il the N.
P. is three hours or more late the
train at Staples win not wait for it,
but the sleeper is sidetracked at
Staples and there it remains unit the
next day, so that the passenger gets
into Duluth in the afternoon. Last
night gentleman from this city went
to Grand Forks and took the Great
Northern there for Duluth, rather
than run the chances and inconveni-
ence of the N. p.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
ELECT new OFFICERS
M. {. Sunday School Held Annual
Business Session Last Evening
Fine Programme.

There was large attendance last
night at the annual meeting of the
First NJ e. church Sunday school as
ISOLATION which was held in the church.
The meeting began with banquet at
81 80 which was heartily enjoyed. This
society is made UP of the teachers and
officers and visitors In the home de-
partment and the workers in the social
line. A programme was rendered in
the evening which consisted mostly Of
reports; showed an excellent condition
in the work and the fact was made
known that there had been a collec-
ton of $3.50 on Easter. The enrolment
of the Sunday school is 500 and there
are $50 in the home department.
The following Is list of the officers
who were, elected:
Superintendent-A. l.. Bishop.
observation-disclosures. Blanchard and
Gillespie.
Secretary--H. Chrisholm.
Treasurer-Frank Chancey.
superintendent of the Cradle Roll
and New Beginners-Mrs Henry Am
erland.
Superintendent of the Primary De-
partment--Miss McKirstry.
Superintendent OF the Junior De-
partment-Mrs. ]. l.. Angel
superintendent of the Home Work
Mrs. e. f. Keeler.
superintendent of the Social Ser
vice Work-Mrs. w w. Tousley.
Organist--Miss Nina Amerland.
Cornetist-Dr. Putnam.
Pianist--Alta Ashland
After the election was concluded
Rev. Mcnamara. who is doing work
all over the state, gave the com.
pany splendid talk telling Of work
that has been done in North Dakota
The evening was most pleasant,
spent.
A vote OF thanks was given to tn,
young ladies of Mrs. Taylor's clas
who furnished in such nice name
i the elegant banquet that was served
| A vote of thanks was also given t
Supt. Bishop for his untiring effort
in the Sunday school work.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
Coming Events

Friday, April I.
Trades and Labol Assembly state
invention benefit lance
April a.
woodrnen ball at Stones hall
Thursday, April z.
Minneapolis symphony orchestra at
the Fargo operahouse.
Tuesday, April ~.
Laymen's Missionary conference.
Wednesday, April 20.
Laymen's Missionary conferences.
Thursday, April ~.
Iaymen's Missionary conference.
Tuesday. May 10.
state Dental association conven-
tion.
Wednesday, May II.
state Dental association conven-
ton.
Sunday, July 10.
Annual meeting OF the Ctate Sports
mems association.
Monday, July II.
Annual meeting of the State Sports
mems association.
Monuay, July %.
North Dakota State fair. G
Tuesday, July, 26.
North Dakota state fair.
Wednesday, July 27.
North Dakota state fair.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
GAME and Fish
BOARD MEETING

Grand Forks, N. D., March 29.--The
state game and fish board of control
is meeting in Grand Forks today and
they will also meet tomorrow for the
purpose Of taking action on a number
of exceedingly important propositions
in connection with the game and fish
OF North Dakota. Among those who
are in the city are Herman Winterer.
Valley City: D. I Armstrong, Willow
City; Secretary j. T.. HILTON, Towner;
Olaf Bjorke, Jamestown and Thomas
Griffiths of this city members OF the
board. Captain Main, Cando, state
fish commissioner. is also in the city,
as we'll as w. N. Smith, Grafton,
state game warden. The only absent
member OF the board is, James B.
Eaton. Of Fargo, who Is in the hospi-
tai
The two most important subjects tc
be discussed by the board in addition
to the regular work of closing up the
years business, will be the enforce.
ment of the law on spring shooting
and provision for the completion o.
the ash hatchery at Fish Lake.
Will Enforce Law.
i Enforcement of the law regarding
spring shooting Is necessary and al
| though few reports OF violations ar
lreceived, the board finds 1t necessary
lat this time to appoint wardens
Practically all the wardens appointed
during the fall are out of the service
the force having been reduced durinl
the winter months The board at tn,
sessions today and tomorrow will I'M
doubtedly take action toward the ap'
lpointment of more wardens
| The fish hatchery AT Fish Lake
which ii 10 have a capacity Of $4,000,
600 eggs is nearing completion undel
the efficient direction OF Captain Main
1T represents something that Captain
Main has worked for during man.
years and some provision will be made
By the board to give the members suci
| information as they desire He ex
poets to have the fixtures In the build
| ing ready for the Matching of eggs b:
June /. The entire cost of the build
/ Ing win be $4,000.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
30 DESCRIPTIONS
Will Be LEASED
ALEX MCDONALD WILL MEET
FARMERS HERE SATURDAY
WHEN cAss COUNTY SCHOOL
LAND WILL BE LEASED FOR
HAY AND GRAIN PURPOSES.

on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock,
Cass county school lands will be leas-
ed to the highest bidders. Commits
sioner Alex Mcdonald viii be in the
city and conduct the leasing.
Auditor A. c. Lewis stated this
morning that there are total OF
thirty descriptions-most Of which aye
quarter sections-to be leased. The
leases will run for one year and all
leases will be subject to cancellation
The lands in this lot are for grazing
and haying purposes only 1t is ex-
pected that many interested farmers
will be in the city.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1910-03-29
Business Jots

Cook paints signs. Phone cas-.
DR.. j. L. Savage. surgeon and ply
sician. sos Front street.
DIR. Arthur. Peake. homeopathic ply
stefan stern building. Phone 1888.
Dr. r.. w. Chandler, dentist. Port
Huron building. No Broadway.
FURNISHED rooms by day. week or
month Tweeden block, N. p. avenue.
DIR. Frances connell- Peake, Woman
phvsician. stern building. Phone 20sS
Ii you sTAMMER write the Nation
nj Institute for stammerers. Crookston
Minn. Absolute cure guaranteed