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Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13
DEMONSTRATION IN METZ

Great stress is being laid in France upon ag
itatlon that has prevailed in Metz lately. the New
York Sun says 1t started one Sunday evening
when local association called La Lorraine Spor
tive attempted to give a concert In a room In
hotel which 1t had hired for the purpose. No
sooner had NJ. Samain, the president, arisen TO
make an address OF welcome in French than
inspector of police and eight constables took pos
session of the stage and announced that the con-
cert could not be held because IL was public
meeting and contrary to law.
There were loud protests, but in vain. Samain
and the leader of the orchestra arrested
but the musicians went on playing. They played
the "Marche Sambre ct Meuse," which is French
air. The trumpets sounded French fanfares. The
police ordered the audience to disperse; instead
it hooted the police and shouted "vive la Lor-
raine!" Finally 1t marched out singing the Mar
seillaise, the trumpets still playing
Samain held prisoner for more than week
The police endeavored TO get full list Of mem
bers of La Lorraine Sportive, but failed. One OF
its committeeman, NJ Sehl, was arrested, however
Samain interrogated in court every day on
charges of melting rebellion. Public opinion
maned at high tension and in the middle OF 1t all
NJ Foret member of old family of Metz.
was elected mayor or the Germans prefer to
say, burgomaster.
1t is said the order for the police action came
from the central authorities OF the annexed pro-
vince OF Strassburg. Some are of the opinion
that II was designed to provoke demonstrations
which would cause postponement of the new con-
stitutiona scheme for Alsace-Lorraine. In the
long run the government seems to have become
alarmed at the violence OF the pro-French senti
ment revealed by the incident. OF sudden Sa
main and Seh were released without bail and no
one seemed to know whether they will be
prosecuted any further.
Meanwhile the bitter feeling against German
ization Is generally expressed in talk and finds
vent in the papers in protests against the so
allQd QCho Of sian tvra
ny. In France there is unmistakable emotion in
all classes over what is taken to be irrefragable
proof OF the innate loyalty Of the sundered pee
pie to the French flag.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13
Too Fresh.

"Will you promise to support my
daughter in the style in which she il
accustomed if l consent to your m
riage?" demanded old Skinflint, when
Dolby made his formal proposal.
well, I-I'll promise to be tolerably
close with her, Mr.. Skinflint," said
Dolby, "but you know. I'm a soft
hearted cuss, and I'm afraid she'll be
able to wheedle a few things out OF
me that you were strong enough to re-
fuse her."-Judge.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

aboard naval craft. The most dgnihed entry
is that made by the animal which has been spe-
ci6cally designated in advance the official
cot of warship. and Is brought aboard
with due ceremony at the time the vessel is
placed in commission Often such a mascot is
a native of and donation from the state or city
after which warship is named as, for instance,
the handsome white goat which presented
TO the battleship Kentucky by citizens of the blue
grass state when that craft first went into
mission.
Another favored manner OF introduction for
pets aboard warships is by transfer from other
craft This Is apt to occur only when one YES
sci is being placed out of commission and another
and newer craft is being placed in commission at
about the same time, and presumably at the same
navy yard. There have been instances when
tire crews have been transferred thus from one
ship to another, and even when warship is
merely being laid up for repairs and will retain
skeleton crew aboard It usually happens that
there is quite contingent of bluejackets to be
shifted to some other floating home These boys
naturally like to take with them their pets
mascots, and the officers Of ships to which they
are thus transferred seldom find much fault
with mascots thus enlisted, since such veteran
pets are experienced in all the ways of life aboard
warship and there is danger of them MAX
Ing trouble. as do some newcomers until they get
their sea legs"
Many a cat or dog has begun an honorable
career as mascot" rather ingloriousiy by
dering aboard as a STRAY" or waif: being allowed
TO remain on suffrage, and finally winning place
in the affections of a large portion of the ships
company. After all, however, the method most
commonly in vogue in the recruiting of mascots
is that whereby the individual blueiacket takes
aboard ship a pet that has caught his fancy
shore. Under such circumstances the tar who
has discovered the mascot is accounted the owner
so long as the pet remains aboard ship, and his
rights of ownership are recognized, however
much the other jackies may pet the mascot or
teach him tricks.
The officers of warship usually prefer to have
every pet thus individually owned for It makes
one individual aboard responsible for the animal;
for his feeding, etc, and for his behavior In
deed, there are so many advantages to the
scheme that on many ships Il has become the
custom to designate enlisted man as the
keeper Of each pet. even though the mascot has
come aboard under circumstances that make It
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

halt a dozen pets that vie Win one aho'hSA
Tor the homage due ships mascot.
The number of pets mascots aboard snip
depends somewhat on the good nature or the
captain for the commander of the warship mas
the say as to whether not any prospective
net be allowed to find home aboard the craft
indeed the naval regulations-that bulky plue-
bound volume which lays down the law for every
thing In the navy-digniies this subject or pets
by devoting a paragraph to 1t. In this reference
70 pets in the naval book of etiquette 1t Is set
down that the officer OF the deck (who CORE
spends to the officer of the day at military
camp must not allow any pets to be brought
aboard unless the permission OF those In author
fly on the vessel be obtained
However it is only exceptionally grouchy
commander who makes any objection to the
presence on board of any reasonable number or
pets Indeed, many an officer with a natural
fondness for pets has come TO have genuine al
fection for fourfooted friends aboard ship More
over, the presence of pets helps to keep the sea-
men contented. And finally 1t is just as well
for an oficer-considering the well-known super
stitions OF tars-to recognize that ancient tradi-
tion OF the sea which declares that the presence
of certain animals aboard a ship will bring 1t
luck.
Almost any pet having found a domicile on
board floating fortress speedily advances to the
dignity of a mascot" matter whether the
aforementioned pet belongs to one individual in
crew at large. And in this connection it should
be mentioned that there are several different
ways in which pet or mascot may find berth
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

Sore Throat is no trihing ailment. II
1nay carry disease germs to any part Of
the body through the food you eat When
you feel sore throat coming on, use Ham
Inns Wizard Oil
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
tecthing, softens the gums, reduces inhamma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie, 25c {, bottle
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

1t is the doing, not the saying, that
makes the hero.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

Wanted to Know.
Mistress-Are you fond of children?
Nursemaid-Nope. Are you?
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

10 the credit OF any naval mascot Is lhat Vi &" IA
nous cat that was domiciled aboard the cruiser
Chicago n few years ago. This cat would SIT on
It's hind legs and salute with one front paw when
the band played THE star Spangled Banner, ana
any person who knows how difficult it is to teach
tricks TO cats can appreciate what this perform
ance meant The battleship Vermont has a goat
that will smoke pipe with evident relish ana one
of the ships has as a mascot a bear that Will en-
gage in wrestling matches with members or the
crew to the delight of audiences of cheering tars
or course the parrots on our warships have iear
full and wonderful vocabularies, and the monkeys
are adopts in clever tricks. Especially Is this the
case with small red monkey on board the cruiser
Chester. In instances naval pet viii
evince a fancy for some certain part OF the ship,
and will not be induced to leave 1t under any cir
cumstances A striking in point Is that OF an
Eskimo dog on the battleship Minnesota. He Sc
lected a home high up the bridge Of the vessel
(possibly because it is cool and airy, and reminis-
cent of his home in the far north) and he remains
this lofty platform, eating and sleep
ing here no matter whether the vessel be anchored
in port or cruising In heavy sea.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

Health is the greatest of all posses
sions. and 'tis a maxim with me that
a hale cobbler is better man than
sick king ng.-Bickerstaff.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13
Splendid Development.

Developed your gold mine any as
YETI"
Sure. ! started with desk room,
and now l have a suite. kansas
City Journal.
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13

NE of the most interesting SIDE
lights on American naval hfe'
and one that gives insight as 10
the kind-heartedness of Uncle
Sans blue jackets, is afforded
by the care and affection be-
slowed upon the mascots or pets
or our warships. There Is PROB
ably not a single craft, big or 1T
tie, In the whole American navy
that has not its mascot, and Ill
many instances-particularly IN
the case Of big battleships-there
are aboard anywhere from two
Charlevoix county herald., 1911-05-13
Opposite Methods.

"Why has Miss Written such far
away look?"
Because she poses as near.
genius"
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
City Council
 Special Meeting
Municipal Fax Rate Fixed
 At .033

The Common Council of the Town of Wrangell met in special cession at the. council chambers Monday evening with the follow ing members present: Mccormack, Worden, Nelson, Lewis. Mathe- son, Wheeler, Weber and Case. After formal opening of the meet ing the business before the house was taken up. Several miscellan- eous bills against the town were ordered paid. After reports " the committees were heard tie special work of the meeting, tie fixing of the rate ot tax levy, was take up. After a thorough dis. cu5sion of the established and pros. p ective liabilities and resources cf the town, the coun siImen agreed u 2on a rate of oae and one-hali c 'nts with the special provision that the revenue from the added half cent should be used to liquii- ate tao debt of the to@n incurred by ae instal.ati-n of the present water system.
 I1c business of the meeting e. ing | ea finished | c lotion U a,- iou:n was ms q
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Adjt. K. Smith
 At Convention

In the issue of the War Cry of Oct. 26. appears picture of SaIs yation Army veterans who have seen over twenty years service in Canada. Easily recognized among the faces is that of Adjt. Smith. of Wrangell, who is in charge of tae Alaska division.
 This convention has awakened quite an interest in Salvation Army ciries because of ,tha attendance ol Mrs. Bramwell Booth, of London. a noted Salvation Army worker.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Requests Tn2oruaa ten

Anxious friends and relatives re- quest nforTatioa regarding the followin@ missing men.
 JOHN LLOYD COPENHAV- FIR, native os Virginia, g years of age; small fo- his afe, Left state of Washington fer Alaska September 28, 1911. Father and mother anxious to h. ar.
 KENNETH MCLEOD, native Of Nova Scotia, 28 years of age; last heard from June 10, 1907, w4en he was in or near Fairbanks, working for telegraph company. Mother anxious to hear.
 J, B. RENWICk, native of Ill., inois. Last heard from July ,, 1911, when he was at Iditarod, but expected to leave soon for Eagle CT Fairbanks. Father is anxious to hear from him.
 FRED WILLIAM RUMMEL has not heard from for IS years. Sister in California is anxious to hear,
 THOMAS WILLIE, above 46 years of age, supposed to be pros. pecting in Alaska, Last heard from about year ago. Daughter in California is desirous of hearing from him,
 Any information sent to the Governer's office, Juneau, Alaska, will be promptly forwarded to the relatives of the above named miss ing persons.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Notice to Tax Payers

Notice is hereby given that the tax roll of the Town of Wrangcll. Alaska, for the year 1oI1, is now in the hands of the Town Treasut- CT.
 The taxes for the current year are now due and will be received by the Town Treasurer, in the Pat, enaude building, Front St, from and after the date of this notice. All taxes for the year' 1911, le- vied by the Municipality, will be- come delinquent on the goth day ot December, 1911, at G. o'clock, F. m. of said day and q penalty of five per cent will be added to all unpaid taxes after th2t date.
 Dated this 9th day of November, \. D. 1911.
 l.. (. PArENAUDE,
 Town Treasurer
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Picture Show

Crawford and Bsndqr gave cne of the finest picture shows that has ever been seen in this city last night at tthe. Red Mems Hall. Although the house was not packed it was greatly enjoycI by all that defied the cold and attended. I hey will give another show of intirely h
 new pictures next Saturdly eve,
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Douglas Party
 Hunt Ducks

Tuesday a party of Douglas sportsmen headed by Dr. DeVighne 
 come down on the Jefferson to hunt 
 ducks and geese. They chartered the Clatawa and will spend several 
 days at Blind Slough and Rocky Pass among the ducks and geese.
 C. E. Weber, of Wrangell, was shanphaieI and taken along on the  trip.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Gymnasium Remodel4a

Gqo;ee l>taqpitz and Frank Churchill have beep remodeling tie anterior ofSt. Phillips Gymnasium during the past week. The parii- tion between the ,nniu floor and lhe addition built last summer has hsen removed making one large room and greatly improving the intrior.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Shipping Notes

Shipping and traye! will be some what irregular for a few weeks as a result of changes in steamboat service to Southeastern Alaska. The City of Seattle and Dolphin will be layed off after their present trips. The Jefferson and Hum boldt will run regularly except per haps the Humboldt may miss one trip and get repairs.
 Two new beats will be added to the Southeastern Alaska run. The Pacific Coast Steamship Companys st7amer "Curac,oo will take the run starting from Seattle Nov. IT. The "Curacao' is a mixed freight and passenget boat that has ht cn used in the Mexican trade.
 About December 1st, the Al-hi which is now being fitted up by the Commercial Boiler Works and the Seattle Machine Works, will be put on tle Solthea sterl run.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
MIXInd 1t Up.

Us-Come right in. old man, and see Bur new baby! There. Isn't he sreatf He-Oh. yes; fine. Well. they say homely babies grow up to be hand some-that is, you can be thankful-or well. how much he looks like his mother, mean. Toledo Blade.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Big Dance

We have been informed that the Arctic Brotherhood camp of Wran- gell are making prepreations fer one ot tae erandest balls of the season to come off on the eye of Thanksgiving.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09
Another Viewpoint.

C.ar2-1 overheard NTr. Bilnberly say to friend the other evening that 1 H'a9 pretty young lady. Maude- h ell, you are pretty young; but, Of course, you are growing older each Gay.~Chicago News.
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09

An Obstructionist.

VH OpStTUCtIONISC. "So you are going to have a new gown?'
 "I don't know. Mother has passed Ee bill, but expect father will veto 1t. He is opposed to all our bills now adays."
The Wrangell sentinel., 1911-11-09

Order your Thanksgiying turkey now at the N'ran5e1l aIea, Mark. [.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

II would be difficult to frame a
better platform than George Nee
lev of Hutchinson has chosen for
his campaign for the coming cleo
ton to FIJI the congressional va
cancy caused by the death of Hon
E. H. Madison. From every point
of view, it is logical, progressive
straightforward, and every issue
upon which he declares himself is
a live one to the people of south
west Kansas. Strengthened by q
hard campaign against one OF the
most able men Kansas has ever
produced, seasoned by year OF
hard work to win the election, ne
will be formidable opponenent
of the standpat republican candi-
date, Judge Martin of Hutchinson
The time has come when people
do not draw q sharp line between
democrats and republicans. They
rather look for a man who is cap
able, and who stands for the prin-
cipales as we'll as the legislation
which they favor. Judge Martin
is an old man, of long standing in
the ranks of the old republican
machine in Kansas, avowed mem
Der of the so called conservative"
wing of the republican party. His
period of aggressive activity has
passed. His principles are obscur-
ed by cloud of verbosity and
oratory which leaves with. those
who attempt to find his stand on
principles, merely an impression
instead of clear cut acc1m9la-
ton of facts. We believe that the
people of this section of the state
will vote for Medley, a young pro-
gressive aggressive man of no
mean ability. He has the odds in
his favor, and will, we believe,
win the coming election at the
hands of the voters, the intelligent
voters of the district who regard
less of politics, are looking for a
real man, strong in his convictions,
TO fill the vacancy caused by the
death of our honored representa-
tive, E, H. Madison.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

The recent visit of the editors
to the town of Liberal is really
the first movement toward making
il the meeting place of all OF the
conventions and annual gatherings
Of the various organizations IN
this section of the state. Inc
brand Of hospitality exhibited then
we believe will make the town
more popular for such meetings IN
the future. There is nothing SO
GOOD for Liberal, as a strong con-
sistent, backing of enterprise
which will be of ultimate benent
TO the community. To this end
a Commercial Club should be or
ganized. Every firm in town
should have a representative IN
the commercial club, and we be-
lieve that considerable benefit
would accrue from such an organ
izatiOn,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

perlty, and putting a premium on
pauperism, by compelling those
who had acquired property to pay
something for the support OF the
government. In Liberal, we also
have a number of necessary ex-
penses in running the city, en-
forcing the laws, and making the
improvements demanded by the
citizens of the town. In order to
defray these expenses it has been
decided to make those who have
property contribute something for
the support of the town in the
shape of taxes.
There are also a number of peo-
pie here who are engaged in bust
ness, who own a little or no prop
erty. These people derive the
benefits of the city government, OF
the improvements made here, and
enjoy the protection of property
and person that is accorded BY the
city ordinances and their enforce
ment. We believe that the occu-
nation tax is not based on an un-
Just principal. However, there
may be a possibility that the pres
ent schedule should be revised,
and changed, yet there was prob
ably never a state or city law
which did not IN some application
work a hardship on some indiyid-
nal in the community. Such, how
ever, are the exception rather thar
the rule, and do not necessarily
prove that the principle on which
the law is based, is unjust or mo-
equitable.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
About Taxes Here

Another reason for the increase
of the taxes on property located
in Seward county, aside from the
fact that the state levy has been
raised, is found in the great in
crease in the number of school
districts. In 1906, there we're only
70 districts in Seward county
There are now 80 school districts,
each one of them having a school
house, and a number of them hav-
ing more than one building.
District - has 8 school houses,
district Is has 2 school buildings,
district 16 has 2 buildings, district
4 has Q buildings, and district 2
which includes Liberal uses four
buildings this year to take care of
the children. Kansas is the fore
most state in the Union in her
school system, and it is also one
of the most costly systems in the
country.
A number of the districts are
still paying off the bonded indebt-
edness, in others there are new
levies for the buildings, for bonds
and for interest. The increased
number of schoolhouses h S
brought about an increased of ex-
penses for running the schools.
There are more than twice as many
teachers in the county today, as
there were five years ago, and
there are more than twice as many
buildings to heat and take care Of.
Kansas prides herself on the ex-
cellence of her schools, and the
people of Seward county have adj
vanced more rapidly during the
past five years than Other, portions
of the state. As a result, the levy
for the schools in the various dis.
tricts over the county has brought
on, an increase of taxes, which has
gone a little ahead Of the increase
of chattel property in the county
The schools are expensive, bur
there is little chance for a decrease
in the school taxes, for the people
of this country have already showr
the fact that they want the very
best to be procured in the way o
schools, for their children. TIL,
idea is all right, and we believe
worthy ofathe very best supper
in each and every community il
the county,.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

There has been much discussion
and some criticism of the ordl-
nance reqiring the payment and
fixing the rates of the occupation
tax for the town. The prosecu-
tion of J. S. Guide this week for
plastering here without paying a
license fee to the city, has brought
the subject up again. Several
have expressed the idea that it
was taxing a man for merely get
ting out and earning a living. II
this view should be taken by all
people on the general subject of
taxation. it might be said that the
state was placing q tax on pros
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

Gilbert's threshing machine
pulled to the Calvert home Friday
and are threshing maize when the
weather is favorable.
Mr.. Taylor and daughter, Alice
we're in Liberal Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eli Taylor visited
the home of S. E. Dodd's.
Ed Brier visited with Lee Swan
Sunday.
|. H. Swan is building an addi-
ton to his house.
Eli Taylor was seen heading
cane Tuesday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

Published every Friday morning
at Liberal, Seward County, Kans'
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
Apron Sale

The annual apron sale, bazaar and
lunch of the Ladies Aid society of
the Presbyterian church will be
held at the Star grocery on Sat
urday, December End.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01
Einna

The conduct of the weather
Sunday night and Monday was
everything but pleasant in this
neck OF the woods.
Misses Anna Dettmer and Anna
Brier we're in Liberal Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cbas. ills called
at the Calvert home Sunday.
Mr.. Taylor called on Mr.. Dett-
mer Monday
Ethel DAVIS has been absent the
past week from school, on account
of a severe attack of tonsilitis.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

II these suffragettes don't quit
Fostering the editor Of this paper
with challenges and such things, |
am going to challenge the leader
81 the bunch to foot race down
the main street of the town some
busy Saturday.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1911-12-01

The Ladies Aid Society of Beth
Ell Baptist church will hold a ba-
Ear and give a dinner in Liberal
Saturday, December 10Th