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The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22
Ena,and,s Coal Fields.

A French author, N. LOze, has aGaiA
brought UP the question Of the prob.
able duration Of the British coal nelds.
assuming that the prosperity and pow
Ter Of Great Britain depend upon her
supply Of coal he thinks that the
lend Of Britain" ID due within the
present century. He fixes the date
1850 for the complete exhaustion Of
the attainable supply Of coal In tbs
British Isles.
/ To this statement reply IL made
that M. L0ze has failed to talpe &C:
count Of recent Investigations proving
that mining can be economically ear
ried on at much greater depths than
1000 feet-the limit assumed BY tho
French author-and. consequently the
jBritish coal supply win last indefinite.
" longer than lii calculation shows
Hafpsr's Weekly.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22
Woman University Professor.

The FIRST lady university professor
In Germany has Just been created in.
the person Of Mile. Gertrude Jeanne
Wockler. Phi. d.. Of Berne university,
who has been appointed assistant pro-
lessor Of physics. at Leipsic univer-
sity. It ID true that . year ago Coun-
stess- Won der Linden, privat decent at
Bonn university, also received the
title Of professor, but the Prussitn
authorities opposed her nomination to.
the chair OF assistant professor Of
zoology. Mile. Wockler, who has been
more successful. 10 . Swiss. thirty.
three years Of age, and will DO the,
youngest professor in the only Saxon;
university. She has for several years
taken q very active part IN the femi.
mine emancipation movement.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22
PIGGY pIrtx.

Once Q year the newsboys Of Lon.
don are given an outing some place
ON the Thames river where they can
swim to their hearts content. Az ono
little boy was getting into tho water
his little friend said:
Johnnie, you're pretty dirty
yes" replied Johnnie. ~ missed tho
train last year."-Success Magazine.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22
ThenQuarrel

Imogene came down the strest. with
q stalking step and her chin high.
She herself might have added that
are flashed from her eyes. but allow
ance must be made for lmoCe0e's &C.
tive Imagination.
II one had transferred his gaze to
the other end Of the block n would
have e e Imogene's duplicate stalk
Ing in the opposite direction just ~
'haughtily. The duplicate was Jane.
A few moments previously all neso-
tiations between the two had been
broken of abruptly by lmogene's
hurting to the ground the doll dress
which was the subject Of dispute and
announcing that she hated Jane and
never-no. ont II she lived Thousands
and millions and trillions Of years
would she sc far forget herself 40 to
speak to Jane again. So there!
Jane had glared. Then with shrill
haste she had declared that, 80 far
AS she was. concerned. she'd never
speak to Imogene first II Imogene was
the very last girl left on earth and
never-no, never-would she come
within miles of her hated presence II
she could avoid 1t. After which be
gan their progress down the street:
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22

down with anything. l don't see why
you and Jane cau't play without al
ways having a fuss"
"Fuss!" repeated Imogene. indig-
nantly and coldly. This isn't a fuss
IT'S a real quarrel. an l hate her
and we're never going to be friends
any more.
81 don't want you to talk that way" ~
;reproved 1mogene's mother. with utter
disregard of the seriousness Of the &C,
;casion. Don't put 90 much sugar on.
your berrtes!"
1mogene pushed the berries away.
II don't want EN-" she said. Il guess
you don't understand. It isn't just q
common. make up quarrel. l amt
ever going to speak FIRST and she
isn't" corrected 1mosene's mother.
Well. she ain't-isn't." resumed
Imogene impatiently. $50. you see.
we won't eve speak again mol b
friends. We've been mad before. but
not like this"
you and Jane are eternally quar-
reling for the last time."' said limo
genes mother easily. Il guess Il
isn't az bad az you make out. 1t isn't
nice Of either Of you to act So"
Imogene set her lips. wei never
play together again." she declared. II
can't like her any more when she's 10
mean and selfish. Why. She"
"That'n do!" said her mother. I've
no doubt that Jane thinks you're the
selfish one. I'd be ashamed"
II used to like Jane" went On limo
gene in a reminiscent vein. Il thought
she was real nice. That was before
she got 10 mean"
what are you going to do this aft
ernoon II you don't play with Jane?'
inquired her mother.
Dunno" grumbled Imogene. 7
don't care IL there isn't any one else
in the world to play with but Jane. !
wouldn't play with her! She never
could be nice enough to me to: get
me 20 speak to'her: Besides. i won't
speak first an she won't" 81
s,FaHf. GAef 49, l.lEs fgfeEf
II guess l can play without her" ~
sumed Imogene after . pause. Il,
8 she ain't-isn't the only girl u
the world. l can play BY myself. b.
.Yaie-ool" cut the air. The can
came from the street
"Xa.teoo!" Imogene called back me
cnanically. turning toward the open
window.
Imogsns,s mother for once did NOT
reInroye this breach Of good manners,
,ahe seemed to have trouble controlling
the corners of her mouth. q,
-comins out'" pursued the odtssds
voics. 81.
auh.huh! called Imossne abrupuy
from the tabls. did you bring your
doll. janet
imoeens turned on hsr mother .
Nh. departed. .Whatchu lsu6hdn9
.for9 ne demanded. z gussa -
a.a.'' dr.! g = spfaas1''t ws|'a.s
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22

/, Indeed. my dear. you ought to give
mp this ideaI Of becoming . missionary
10 convert the hsathsn."
/ Il Am sure / could set them to Ike
me-
'.Oh, they'll like You, III right. A.
soon ~ they lay syss On you, they'll
zee you are sweet enough TO est
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22
4 MeaW fNna.

when you told Miss encer that I
created . ripple In Paris, did she seem
% be enviousfs
No. she sid - ssaassl ysa fen
ssfs the Sstna.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22

Wrath still darkened lmogene's;
brow as she a down at the luncheon
table. !
Don't you feel well?:" inquired her
mother in surprise.
Imogene regarded her mother in por-
tentous silence. Jane and I have
iquarreled," she said at last. .
"Oh!" said Imogene's mother in 70
lief. I'm glad you're not coming,
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1911-12-22

Stepping on the curb at the unno-
ticed crossing. both Bannows and
t3ill reeled. grabbed and fell In . heap.
A passing boy helped them MP. Eyes
must be getting bad" he commiser.
ated. I'D
Mannows and Bill paused to look
after him.
Say" exclaimed Bill, a hit sheep.
.Yshly. blamed II ! haven't got a boy
or my own ~ big: - that-he er:ers
Harvard next FAM"
"Umph!" said Mannovss 'I'm. On
old fool! I'm 4O!s.s
Il guess we'd better call It square,
said Bil t8 II
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
INSURGENTS MAY
RENEW FIGHT
Senate Regulars Refuse Progressives
Important Places-Townsend Heads
Coast Survey Committee.

WASHINGTON, April 27.-The reg
ulars controlled the senate Republican
caucus yesterday afternoon and put
through their committee slate. A
motion by Cummins. or Iowa, to
amend the report was lost by vote
OF IL TO 33. II provided for adding
LaFollette to the interstate commerce
committee. A motion TO put Bristow
on the finance committee was defeat
ed by II TO 81. The progressives re-
served the right TO take such action
as they chose In the open senate.
Whether the fight begun over the
demands OF the progressives for more
appointments TO committees of In
creased importance will be transferred
TO the open floor of the senate cham.
Der rests with a meeting OF the pro-
gressiye clan TO be held today.
As a concession 10 the progressive
wing, a change was maze In the as
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28

signments TO permit Senator Bourne
10 take a place On the committee on
appropriations. The attempts of the
other three progressive members OF
tho committee LaEollette. Cummins
and Bristow. 10 get places on the com
mittee on interstate commerce,
finance and foreign relations, respec-
lively were voted down.
Following are the committee ap-
poinments OF the Michigan senator's:
William Alden Smith-chairInan
territories, member on foreign rela-
tions, commerce, naval affairs, expend-
iture In, postofIice department. five
civilized tribes OF Indians, Pacific rail-
roads, private land claims.
Charles ownsend-Chaitman coast
and insnlar survey, member on census
claims, interstate commerce conserva-
ton OF national resources. examina-
ton OF the several branches OF the
civil service, interoceanic canals,
transportation and sale of meat prod
ucts. II is said Townsend was not
given a place on the elections com
mittee because OF his antipathy for
Senator Lorimer.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
MRS. GEO. c. CAR0N
TO Be REELECTED
Popular President Of Federation OF
Womens Clubs Slated For Second
Term-Annual Meeting, Friday.

I Following established precedent OF
returning officers for a second term.
Mrs George c. Caron, the popular
president of the Detroit Federation OF
| Women's clubs, with most OF her asso-
ciate officers, will be unanimously re-
elected for l911-12, In the annual cleo
ton and meeting 10 be held, Friday, In
the Century building.
Candidates are nominated by the
/ members OF the clubs belonging TO
! the federation and the woman Eeceiv-
ing the largest number OF indorse-
ments for certain Office Is the one
placed upon the nominating commit
tees slate This slate for next year
viii be as follows: President Mrs.
George @. Caron; first vice-president,
Mrs r. II. Ashbaugh; second vice
president, Mrs. +. +. Burgess; record
ing secretary, Mrs. George l.. Sea
bold; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
David w Fox; financial secretary,
Mrs Frank Kennedy. The office OF
treasurer, at present occupied by Mrs.
! Charles Weber Moses, and from
which she positively withdraws, be-
cause OF contemplated absence from
the city, is the one doubtful position
on the slate, owing 10 the fact that
I the Withdrawal OF Mrs Moses was not
known In time to secure nominations
7 IN the regular manner and several
I candidates are likely to be offered. In
the case of the second vice-presidency,
! al present held by Miss Hattie Car
stems, the candidate is new, as Miss
| Carstens finds other active club work
ETeqnires all OF her time apd declines
| second term In the second viee-PEes-
idency OF The federation. The appoint
ment OF chairmen OF committees Will
Ebe made by the president before the
first executive board meeting In May
and will be announced at that time,
as Is customary.
The election and business meeting
will begin Friday morning at III
o'clock and Will be followed by a serv.
self luncheon at noon, after which a
program of music, addresses and p
short play will be given in the audi
torlum OF the building. Members OF
the college club will give the play,
| the theme OF which viii he equal sur
frage: Miss Elizabeth Bennett VIII
sing and speeches will he made by
Mrs Lucy White Williams, of Lapeer,
and Mrs. James Muir, of Port Huron
president and treasurer, respectively,
OF the state federation.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
Time Table Changes Grand Trunk
system, Sunday, May 7th, 1911.

Nineteen additional trains will be
operated in Michigan. Grand Rapids
Limited, new four-hour train TO Grand
Rapids, carrying Buffet Parlor Car,
leaving 7:45 a. m, returning from
Grand Rapids 4:l0 p. m, arriving De-
troit $40, stopping Pontiac, Durand,
Owosso and Ionia in each direction.
The Steamboat Express, 4:45 p. m,
new equipment, including standard
dining car service. Grand Rapids 900
D. m. and Grand Haven 10000 p. m,
direct connection with the Crosby
Transportation Co. for Milwaukee and
Goodrich Line 70 Chicago. Thumb
Special, new train, $500 p. m, solid
vestibuled with Pullman Parlor Chair
Car to Point Aux Barques, returning
leaves Point Aux Barques $50 p. m,
arriving Detroit 11:55 a. m, 1850 a.
m. to Port Huron. through coaches to
Point Aux Barques. Other important
changes and additional trains. Full
particulars at City Ticket Office, 118
Woodward Ave-, Phone NJ. 39.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
SuperfIu0uS Hair
Why Not Shave IL orr II You Do Il
Right, II Does II Better Than
Most Depilatories.

You might just as well shave as use
a pasty substance which Is to be ap-
piled to remove superf1uous hair. This
simply removes the surface hair
therefore the effect is the same as
shaving, only the razor is more con-
venient and takes Ii on cleaner. OF
course, II does not matter which way
YOU do IL: you only remove the sur
face hair, which willgrcturn stronger
after each removal. The same APP
plies to other worthless compounds
and so called liquid cures" De Mir
acle is not like these: ii is the only
method that gives proof that 1t is alb
solutely on-poisonous, safe and sure.
You are not asked to buy II on our
BARE WORD. 1t. is the only prepare
ton of its kind (which is endorsed by
physicians. surgeons, dermatologists
medical journals, prominent maya
zines and newspapers. Remember. the
longer you use such treatments as
those referred TO above the stronger
the hair will grow and the harder 1t
will be to remove IL. De Miracle is
sold at all good stores, including Cen
trail Drug Co.
No honest dealer will offer you a
substitute on which he makes moro
profit
We will send you 52-page booklet
containing full information concern.
ing this remarkable treatment You
should read this booklet before you
try anything. Write to the De Miracle
Chemical Co., Dept OLA, 1905 Park
ave-. New York, simply saying you
want this booklet, and II will be
mailed, sealed, at once.
Note--All readers OF this paper who
are afflicted with supernuous hair
ssrowths are strongly advised 20 write
for Information copcernins this weH-
derful method, which ts endorsed the
World over by eminent authorities, who
have made a lifelong study OF this
subject
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
ELECTION ECHO IN COURT.
School Inspector Jeffries' Supporter
Convicted Of Being Drunk.

An echo OF the recent election was
heard in Police Justice Jeffries
court, Thursday morning, when Peter
Teahan, a partisan OF School In
spector Jeffries. was tried for being
drunk. Patrolman John c. Dickman
was the complainant and he said Tea
han was intoxicated around the cleo
ton booth in the First precinct oi
the Seventh ward and was making
himself Objectionable. Election in
spectors aud others verified the Off
GERS statement.
Teahan said his arrest was a mat
ter OF personal spite, because he was
a supporter of Jeffries. Police JUS
tice Jeffries decided that Teahan must
have been intoxicated and found him
guilty. Sentence was suspended
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
MAIL CLERKS ELECT.
Carl c. Van Dyke, Of ST. Paul, Is
Chosen President OF Railway
Organization.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. April 27.-
The radical branch OF the railway
mail clerks in the northwest, was
much in evidence at the annual cleo
ton OF officers OF the Railway Mail
association and all candidates backed
by the reform element were elected
by two to one vote
Carl c. Van Dyke. OF ST. Paul. re-
Gently removed from the service was
elected president Harry tt. Stafford
another so-called radical, secretary.
Following are the delegates elect
ed: Boone c. Talbot, OF Minneap-
oils; William V. O'Brien. OF Grand
Forks, ~ D., and l.. ID. Phillips, OF
Chicago. They will represent the
clerks in this district at the National
convention next month at Syracuse,
n. y.
All the officers and delegates are
said to favor the clerks new secret
order-the Brotherhood OF Railway
Postal Clerks.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28

city, The trees are sturdy seedlings,
from 10 10 Is inches in height, and
come from one OF the largest nurs-
cries in the country. They will be
distributed hy-Mr- Siegei WITH the
permission OF the Board OF Educa,
ton.
In addition to the school children,
Mr., Siegel will supply the orphan asy,
lums and all other institutions where
children are cared for. He has also
provided enough extra trees TO take
care OF the children OF his custom.
ers throughout the state.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
steals Aeroplane Engine.

Some enterprising thief broke into
the plant OF the Detroit Aeroplanc
Co, No. 962 Champlain-st.. Wednes-
day night, and carted away an aero
plane engine. The value Is given as
SIPS Some humorist at the aero
plane plant confoed TO the police
that the engine can be used only for
aeroplenes and consequently Is of no
earthly use TO any person. The en-
CINE was ready for shipment and was
neatly packed in a crate.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
THE STAGE

George Fawcett, who appeared
here earlier in the season in The
Great John Canton" will return TO
~the Garrick theater, next Monday,
appearing for three days only in the
Gertrude Nelson Andrews play OF
western life, The Remittance Man =
MIR Fawcett is an actor OF sterling
qualities and in this rugged western
drama is said 10 have most excel
lent opportunity. He has been, sur.
rounded by strong company by the
Messrs Shubert
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28

NEW YORK, April 27.-Dr. John
Jackola, the Finnish lecturer, who had
been annoying Mrs. o. II. p. Belmont
by her letters containing endearing
terms. has apologized and she has
withdrawn the police court complaint
against him.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
To ExpeI 1900 Jewish Families.

Berlin. April Authorization re-
ceived by the Jewish. Benevolent so
ciety today is 10 the effect that 1900
Jewish families are 10 be expelled
from Kief.. Russia, beginning tomor-
row. In all, 5000 Jews are involved.
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28

Broadway stars, in large numbers.
Will people the stage OF the Avenue
theater next week, or rather their
impersonators will, for that will be
the special feature or the entertain
ment to be presented by the THE Big
Review" the show offered by Henry
H. Dixon. Among the we.iknown
who thus appear are: Maude Ray.
mond. Nat, NJ Wills, Nine. Tetra-
zini, Eddie Foy Jack Norworth. Nora
Bayes, Cheridah Simpson and Emma
Carus There will be travesty on the
card game from The Girl OF the
Golden West" Frankie Heath and
Harry LeVan' have the principal
roles
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
Committee Meeting Goes over.

Nearly all the members of the
council franchise committee were in
the city hall at some time, Thursday
afternoon. but 1t was impossible TO
get them together for meeting 10
take up the franchise asked for by
Joseph Martin, for piping natural gas
from West Virginia and distributing
in the city. The meeting was put over
10 next week
The Detroit times., 1911-04-28
70 GIVE AWAY 100000 TREES.
3. Slegel viii Distribute Elm and
Maple Seedlings Among School

b. Siegel, of the b. Siegel Co., has
arranged for the distribution OF 1907
0e0 elm and maple trees among the
pupils of the Detroit public schools,
next Tuesday, Arbor day, absolutely
free, the object being to- encourage
the children in the care and planting
of trees and the Identification OF the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Locate ia ecos Palisades ahead Of the Orient Here
most wonderful conditions for great irrigated farm
ing The ideal combination Of rich SOIL climate
and ample supply for irrigation will surely make PecOs
Palisades Of the greatest business districts the Orient
railroad
help needed in building intensive farming cOun
try in Peco Palisades Nature has unusually kind in Civ
ing the Palisades district assistance But and must
aid to build community. Energy ability and capital are
needed now at Pecos Palisades.
The Orient railroad only supply transportation faci-
ties ndlay the foundation That it is now doing You can
come low-early--and get IN on the ground floor.
Palisades is the grand opportunity for you to
make big money your Investment 100 to 500 per cent
proposition The reasons:
Ideal elevation 240O feet; perfect climate winters mder
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14
Wonderful OppOrtunitieS Now for You.

than Florida extensive irrigation district covers 20OO acres
completed irrigation system
The Orient has 60of its 900 miles built and in operation
Laying steel and building grade progressing at many
places along the Orient
Building the Orient into Pecos Valley to aid in development
irrigated district and founding great community
there is Of great Importance now.
Farmers will find here ample work in scientific culture OF
fruits and grains under the magic touch Of irrigation and rich
productive soil Health seekers find the Palisades country
ideal Home builders find cheap natural building material at
hand and rental values for their land Spectators OF course
will realize their opening nOw--nOt later.
In Pecos Palisades there friendly and progressive
people You should get away NOW before you dUed by
undesirable local conditions and gospng faundng people
in your present home community Get into this country
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Miss Cora B. .HalseH sOwed German mlllet oats
near Fort Stockton on October 1st and in August it
was two feet high and the crop was sold to E. T. War
rem foI 6i9 ton In the field.
r. O. Thompson put 10 acres in oats and alfalfa
near Fort Stockton March, and the crop yielded $500
worth Of OATS in addition to which he secured two cut
tings of alfalfa.
g. L. Williams, a PecOs Valley farmer sOwed 80
acres in oats in March and April and cut two crops
without reseeding He planted 90 acres in milo maize
on July LIST and made five tons per acre. The crop
sold for SIG ton in the shock
w B. Hubert, Lower Pecos Valley farmer sold
5000 worth Of melons from acre planted June 10Th
His so acres of milo maize yielded s., OO0 From
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

A YEAR
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Corn planted June produces fine roasting ears IN October
Raisin grapes will the vines Fort Stockton
You can see them in vineyard now.
APecOs Valley cantaOupe has the Rocky Ford beat block
for flavor The land offering $4,000 per
viii grow and better melons than the $3.50 land at Rocky
Ford.
Those who have carefully studied conditions in Lower
Pecos Valley convinced values will double and in
many instances treble with the completion of the railroad into
this section.
In the Lower PecOs Valley you will many nine
heads of milo from single hill all coming from seed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

start f} right with freemnded go-ahead Ieo" cllS'
If 1ou are farmer and your land does not yield fair re-
turn forour efforts you are wageearner and would climb
out rt of drudgery and dependency if you have family
and would provide for their future and your future If indie
penden comfort and plenty mean anything to you nVeS
gate the opportunities Of the PecOs Pasadesno 90 u nov"
YOU have lifetime opportunity now Dont delay DuI
resolve to have some Of this wonderfully fertile land before it
is gone It being taken up very rapidBecase our prices
are right and terms easy $50 down and $40 month will buy
you 10 acre tract YOUR SAVINGS VIII BE r IllN0
YOU ON THE ROAD TO INDEPENDENCE. TINS may De
~ chance to- orasn fortune Why continue to remain in
~ present condition when wealth may be within your reaeh
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-10-14

Our land Is all under a COMPLETED irrigation system
the water is already there We do ask you to pay tan
speculative price for land that has no water.
We sell you land WITH WATER for $500 an acre
only IS down and the balance on the easiest Of terms
We do not ask you to depIee your bank account WI
COST YyPUMPING PLANTS, while you wait for an II
CATION system to be constructed.
The farmer who has to pay $4,000 acre for alfalfa la
that he will have to pump water on for five SIX years and tn
finds himself face to face with tax Of $4,000 an acre
irrigation SYSTEM will do well to investigate claims thorough
The land we sell you has the water waiting for you NOW