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The Washington herald., 1912-09-17
Had Heard of 1t.

There's one thing I want to see
while / am in Europe"
And that is?'
The Hungarian goulash in session.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17
She Explains.

why did you let him kiss you with
out making a struggle?'
well. mother. he's too lazy to put
up a fight for a kiss"
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17
Uncle Pennywise Says,

Thelatest academic question is this:
Is 1t proper to say eat your soup. or
drink your soup?
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17

From the ST. Louis Republic.
Every neighborhood is perfectly GER
tain that the proper place for the con-
tagious disease hospital is somewhere
else.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17


What a campaign It is, where a candi-
date denies, then explains his denial,
then denies his explanation,
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17

Purple times, we must confess.
Purple poems In the press:
Purple grapes upon the wall
This, you know, is purple fall.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17

A horse named Reciprocity won a
race at the Toronto fair. and there has
been no move toward annexation, so
far as has been reported.
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Have you ever noticed that when an
engaged girl arranges her skirts in a car
she invariably appears to be left-handed?
The Washington herald., 1912-09-17

Two thousand editors for Taft and
only eighty for the colonel, The Bull
Moose will be appropriating Mayor Gay
nors language and speaking Of "sx-
convicts and editors"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17
WASHINGTON
Nay Get the FsHt Tournament Of tho
American Bowling Congress
-WhealnR XIL MOI Hll.

Tow rc f.llfIe. httf been .f .t ..ffIf-
5000 .r f.r It-f few wtsks ODD ut.sur.
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tiar.H n.
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f car fn lHUi tlr fN.rftsffn rH.Uf IsI.-
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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17
RECORD BREAK
INC BOWLERS

Gsoi-" Souuo.e.I. proprietor
Of the Glen Lawn foWUne al
Toys. extended au imitation 20
tho sc~ibcs az f.. various
n.N papers ZOO Wheeling 10 be-
hl- GUESTS az a bowling party
tO o.. given unNf month The
pencil showers have not f1r.
gotten The last entertainment
given them by Mr. Sounc.oIi.
and ibis time they assure him
that aIl bowling records Vlll
hr shattered REGARDLESS ~
Dr..f
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17
Interstate League Meeting
Is Postponed Indefinitely

%. so apiece MIR Goldstcin. one Of
the oVu,r- Of rho SteubcuvilIc club.
r.- 300 fIr cir. sunday evening await
jug Tho Hord whether tho meeting WAS
% Do held today. lie returned to hi-
home aud received 70 lctto. from
Quinn calling rho meeting on
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17

Mems Seeks IN Christmas boxes. 4
par s.. NcFADDENs
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17


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sHEyMsTTss fEFLsSpaAroRY o eHsosIo
Esh.ustion Pspnron ~ me Hsart. Dyspsp"s d" @
Evsninss rn.a
tAg ana saturday sunday, y Ben
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-12-17

Leather Purses. Pocketbooks Wal
lets, CSC. 48c. CSC NcFADDEN'5.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-22
GERMANS FEAR
DIR. MORRISON
Political Adviser TO China is
Well Known in This
City

The appointment Of DR.. Morrison
who is we'll known in Honolulu as
political adviser to the Chinese gov
eminent has aroused opposition In
Germany where it is held that DR..
Morrison as political correspondent
OF the London Times has for year
sought to undermine German influence
in China. Commenting on the appoint
ment a dispatch from Berlin dated
August reads as follows. ~
Fearing that German influences in
China will be considerable weakened
by the appointment of DR.. Morrison
as political adviser to the Chinese re-
public, discussions are taking place in
Germany as to what the fatherland>
next step will be.
DIR. Morrison was appointed on Sat
urday to his new position, and until
then was political correspondent in
China for the London Times II is a
well known fact that the doctors aim
for many years has been to undermine
German influence in the republic and
consequently very little enthusiasm Is
shown at his appointment.
Commenting on the situation gain
ed by DR.. Morrison. the Tagliche
Rudschau says that the position is
most unwelcome.
"Advices from China state that the
Chinese are firmly opposed to the ap-
pointment of foreign financial adYis-
ers, but they must have money to go
ahead with the building Of the 'new
republic. The scheme of patriotic eou-
tributions to reimburse the treasury
proved to be a miserable failure, and
the treasury is empty and industries
are largely paralized. Internal trouble
is rife, and province is divided against
province. -.s.@ +
AT the same time, the central gov
eminent is torn by petty jealousies
and disagreements, and chaos refgns
supreme. China is in the highest nix
she has ever experienced, and the gen.
eraI consensus of opinion is that the
country is only at the beginning OF her
troubles. at Hongkong this year,
there have been 24o0 deaths from
plague and thes general condition. OF
the republic is healthy" .~
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1912-08-22
THIS MEANS YOU.

There is one medicine that every
family should be provided with and
especially during the GUNNER months:
Viz, Chamberlains Collie Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t is almost GER
tain to be needed. 1t costs but q
quarter. Gan you afford to.he without
it? For sale by all dealers. Benson,
Smith e Co. agents for Hawaii.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

Harold Hanes has been on the sick
list q few days,
Miss Ethel Hubs, Of Fairmont, was
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

- HbNENIt bitN
lSeted-to. deliver -the-i invocation ana
the Rev. William u, Russell OF ST.
Patriots Catholic Church to make the
benedlctIon. The marine band, in Its
uniforms OF scarlet and blue, furnish
ed the music.
In addition to the presence Of the
Dolphin and Mayfower. a touch Of
military pomp was added by both the
army and navy.
President Taft, in. his address, said
it was fortunate for the navy that l.
had such hero to furnish the spirit
10 those who now make up It's mem,
bership. He continued:
"The battle in which he had to take
the deck Of his antagonist to win the
victory, as his own ship went down.
will always stand out in the. history o.
naval warfare as the greatest example
Iot victory won by the individual BRAY
cry and Indomitable courage Of com
:mander that has been known TO tn
world"
The program for the ceremonies wa
carried out as planned, but rain inter
Tered slightly with some minor al
rangements.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
.IsLting her sister, Mrs. .o..Et pleken.

listing her sister. Mrs. CT Dlcken,
Sunday.
Miss Bessie Taught, Of PaInterllck
vas visiting Mrs. F. E. Shuman Satur
lay and Sunday.
The Bell Telephone company 4:
building a new line from EFaalrViey to
POINTS below, "
Mr.. and Mrs. Meryl Phillips were
listing the latter's parents, Mr.. and
drs. Will Hanes a few days last week
Those visiting Misses Louie and
Fern DIcken Sunday were Misses Jes
lie Tenant, Eva Toothman, May Ten
lant and Gem Hanes.
Mr.. j. R. Knisley made flying trip
to FaIrmont Tuesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Tenant werr
,'s'tIne Mr.. and Mrs. David Tenant
Sunday.
Mrs. John Stewart, Of Falrmont
vas visiting her daughter Mrs. L, A.
'ettit few days last week, 4
Miss, Gertrude Thompson has re
urned home after few days stay
sith Miss Nella Polling, Of Downs.
Miss Ethel Dawson, teacher of the
pper Laurel run school, left for home
Tuesday.
Mrs. c. s. Lowe is visiting her SON.
Mr.. Earl Lowe, of Cameron.
Mr.. James Hunter will move to
South BasnettsviIle in the house re-
emily vacated by w. NJ. Knisley.
Mr. W. L. Mercer, Of Gilboa, was
listing his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Knis.
ley Sunday.
The singing school taught by L. A
Petit at St. Johns, is progressing nice
ly.
Mr.. and SRS Ralph Haught will
move to tho Tew. home In Colorado
N the near future.
Mr.. c.. L. DfcEen and daughter
Freda, were calling at J.,E lhShatea
Sunday evening. ----------.-----
u 9Rannor has 1t that We are to hAYf
! pS store 7ia the sHaught building, con
aolucted by Willie Wilson and oscaI
Tough in their new enterprise.
A large crowd was present at 81
Johns Sunday to hear the missionary
discourse delivered by Rev. c. 4
Hamriek.
Wishing much success to the greai
paper and Its many readers.
TOM THUMB.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
CHERRY RUN
Grafton r. F. o.. No. 2.

The people OF this part are all quite
busy with their spring work, such as
making garden and planting potatoes,
Misses Tinta and Coda Phillips
were visiting their grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Samuel Boyce, Sunday and
Mondaytof this Week. r. ;
Miss Mary Summers was the guest
OF Miss Eva Jacobs, Sunday.
The revival meeting closed at Nc.
zconkey on Sunday evening PriG | |
u,t'Ipyers large orewad
Morgan certainly has delivered III
some Interesting sermOns-daFiag b
past two weeks. We are all sorry \
see the meeting close, Bi
Miss Maude Phillips was vislrht
Miss Josie Matthews, Sunday evening
Messrs. Harry and Dennis Sum
mers, Of Falrmont, were visiting thei1
parents here, few days last week.
Mr.. Otto Keener was visiting at D
S. Summers Monday Of this week.
Mrs. Bertha McConkey is yisitint
her mother, Mrs. Wright. at Belington
who Is very Ill.
Miss Berthe McConsey is VISITING
her sister, Mrs. Ada Weaver, OF Graf
ton, at this writing.
Messrs. Samuel and Robert Phillip
we're business callers OF Grafton, Sat
urday last.
Miss Maude Phillips was VISITING
relatives and friends in Bhleville, tn
former part of last week,
Misses Maude and Lulu Phillip
were business callers on Mrs. VIol
Hoffman, Wednesday Of last week.
Wishing the great Free Press an
| It's readers much success, ] am as eye
FREELY
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
Ups ~ az - ':'6 l225g 81
II: Il. Electric; I.
Theatre
". J. AIdlng.h Mgr.
To-Day
"sEALEp LIPS"
TRAINING AsHUs5ANo"
1.-THE MANlcuRlsT"

for his father, Mr.. Henry. Youst, OF
Fishing creek, Wetzel county.
Our school at Upper Giades closes
Saturday, We have had avery ysuc
cessful term taught by Mr. Clyde Hess,
Mr.. R. B. Martin was at Wyatt last
TUESDAY. &c
Miss Mallssa Floyd was calling on
Mrs. Nora Robinson Tuesday. last.
We hear there viii be preaching at
9lade sunday at 8 O'Clock by !. D. s.
Cross after long absence since No
rember. ~ ~
Wheat Is looking good. in.this local
ity. Grass is getting a start and peo'
Die are turning their stock out on the
grass. q
There was quite a fine Sunday
school last Sunday. There, was moi
,ucltia large crowd in attendance, but
Jhere was great interest taken dn thu
study OF the lesson We wish thu
sunday school success in all of iii
undertakings.
Wishing the Farmers Free Pres
success and its many readers.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
THE JOHN PAUL JONES ;
@ STATUE IS UNVEILED
PRESIDENT TAFT AND GENERAL
HORACE PORTER HONOR MEM.
DRY OF HERO OF THE SEA. i

WASHINGTON, April 1S.-The grim.
vIsaged statue Of John Paul Jones, the
first great commander of the American
navy, moulded By the hand Of the sym.
pathetic sculptor,sito show him as NE
stoon on the deck 81 the Bon H6mme
Richard in her terrible fight with the
Serapin off the coast OF England more
than 12O years ago, was unveiled here
today with simple but impressive cere.
monies.
President Taft and Gen. Horace Por-
ter we're the only speakers on the
program. George Won l.. Meyer, secre'
tary OF the navy, was given the place
as presiding officer, and to Admiral
Dewey was assigned the task Of pull.
ing the cords that released the flags
about the heroic figure. The United
States steamships Dolphin and May
flower, anchored in the Potomac just
west of the Washington monument,
were ready for the national salute of
81 guns as the admiral OF the navy
raised his hand and tugged at the
cords. The Rev. Charles Wood Of the
/, Church OF the Covenant had been Sc
Mad ~ ~ ,iSy4EHJi.- Il SssiSsctf
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
MoHENIS RUN.
EEYGE "a E0MN
MaHRfBat6 H. r. 4. n. 5.

Conrad Fiu6afty was visiting Tela-
tives at Downs station Sunday and
Monday. .,,.e
We had q considerable flood in our
community Sunday afternoon. 1t took
almost an OF the bridges of our run
and some fencing and what oats that
had been sowed on the hill sides is
washed to the bottom ADD it vii! still
. bigger rain, I understand, in the d.
rection Of FairvIew.
Delphia Fluharty was visiting at
Theodore Toothman's Sunday.
Claud Wilcox is real poorly with
whoopIng cough.
Theodore Toothman and Charley
Fluharty were at Mannintgon Monday
on business.
Miss Eva Gump was visiting at Con-
,ad Fluharty's Sunday,
Howard Watson was blowing for his
ANGLE, Frank Watson, Thursday and
Friday,
Okey Toothman was visiting at his
brothers, Theodore ToOthman's Sun
,Iday.t csE,s a, Hia,ss".e cvr,
Ezra Fluharty was calling on Spray
j WlllIamB Sunday. = Z (, &
| Howard Watson and Margaret Etaw
were married at Warrington Saturday
might. aud the young couple returned
Ito Mr. Watson's fathers Sunday
I where they will reside.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Toothmar
and children were visiting at Conrad
Fluharty's Sunday night.
BETSY.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

10 ~
mother ] doubt II would be satlsfdd,
to remain away from her even forSa
wife. She is a splendid companion,
well informed, entertaining and low
able. tits real pleasure to be in the
house with her. She loves jokes, tells
good ones, can argue any question and
Just radiates cheerfulness. She is one
Of the best posted women on current
affairs OF by entire acquaintance. She
can discuss entertainingly society,
politics, religion or almost any sub
ject And then you know her business
qualifications. It's useless for me to
comment on her ability in this direc-
ton. Above all she is real mother
and home woman.
mo, I could not give her up for a
wife. would not do anything to make
her think she hGdh her son. She mas
said plainly that she doesn't Want ME
to marry and 80 rll remain apSaehe'
lori ..'N''t"t ~ y ''',
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
CARNEGIE TECH MAY
NOW GRANT DEGREES
state Council Of Colleges and univsI
stiles Grants Power to Schools.

PITTSBURGH April 1S.-By de
G, cree Of the Allegheny County Court o
Common Pleas, approved by the State
CoCuncil OF Colleges and Universities,
the Carnegie Technical Schools Of
plttsburgh.t lis empowered to confer de-
grees In the arts and sciences upon
its graduates.
This was made known yesterday and
confirmed by DR.. A. A. Hamerschlag,
director. DR.. Hamerschlag said the
granting Of degrees instead OF dlplo'
mas TO graduates Of the Carnegie
chools will determine their standing
as educated persons and add prestige
and dignity.
1t Is considered likely that at the
next commencement June IA, degrees
Will be conferred upopsa number oil
graduates, rotiE U21s ~.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
III q W. Il - y 7llOlpfs 5ti't
sAhEMa GOES TOP tsREEo
TO REACH cARPATHiA.
Urgent Message From President Taft
Asks Definite News Of Fate
x e Of Major Butt.

RRooKLYN NAVY YARD, n. Y,
April is: AZ wireless message picked
mp here at 1856 last night from the
United States scout cruiser Salem
stated that that vessel is making the
most strenuous effort to reach the
Catpathia, at the personal and urgent
request OF President Taft.
The President has asked that an et'
tori be made to find out definitely II
Major A. w. Butt is on board
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

were visiting Mr.. Albert Ropey sun.
day,
Mr.. Glenn Wallace was a bnalness
caller al Georgetown Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Youst were sis:
iting MI. solomon Newbraugh Sun,
day, .g
.MraMarlan Lynch is huullng coal 20
Stewards run for gas We'll:
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

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The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
GLADE FORK.
Warrington, &. F. Q. No. Z

The people are taking the qdyan.
tage Of the fine spring weather by
turning the soil for oats and corn.
Mr.. and Mrs, William Floyd OF
RlyesyllIe, was visiting friends on .onr
creek a few days last week.
M. Charley Higgins Is farming for
|Aifs, MaiInda John this year.
Nj. ri p. Ycust Is cutting coal props
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18
COOL SPRING.

Mr.. Arlle Hawkins was a business
aller in Falrmont Monday.
Mr.. Henry Barker and son. Dana
we're visiting Dr. and Misses Matte
nd Lou Stewart Sunday
Mr.. nPd- NfEyf9Paes Ngsgbralgh
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1912-04-18

IN TOWN
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-14

because she had sold furniture
bought on the installment plan
and not fully paid for, to keep her
baby and herself from starving
after her husband deserted her.
The case of Mrs. Stanton was
so pitiful, that District Attorney
Pelletier personally pleaded for
her release. Pelletier's influence
got her out of Jail, and Pelletier
met her outside the prison and
gave her $40 to get to her parents
in Brooklyn.
Council has a six-year-old I
daughter by his first wife, and a
ive-year-old son by his second. )
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-14

TO KEEP BOTH WIVES
Lynn, Mass, Sept. 14.-With
full permission of the law, Mat
thew Council, Jr., wealthy shoe
manufacturer, is going to remain
the proud and happy possessor of
two wives.
Further, wife No. 2 says that
she will not sue for divorce, but
will continue to bear Connell's
name.
Connell married hislfrst wife
six years ago in Lynn. One year
later, he went on a business trip
to Portland, Me-, and, for rea-
sons best known to himself, went
under the name of John A, Hen
ming.
In Portland, he met and wooed
and won Laura Cavanaugh. He
set her up in housekeeping in
Dorchester as Mrs. John A.
Henning."
Eleven months ago, "Mrs.
Henning" got wise to Connel1,
and went to see wife No. l. They
held a grand lodge of sorrow to-
gether, and then "Mrs. Henning"
went to live with the stepmother
of Connell's first wife, less than a
mile from the bigamist's Lynn
home.
Last week, Connell was arrest
ed for bigamy. The case was
clear, but Connell was wealthy, |
and there was an arrangement"
The result of the arrangement"
was that Cornell was fined only |
500 and turned loose.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1912-09-14
SYSTEM roo MODERN

SYSTEM TOO MODERN
Pa had decided that little John
ME should learn his alphabet in a
more interesting manner than
had hitherto been the case. With )
this idea he had invented a sys-
tenn of his own, which was a
great improvement on the "a
stands for Auntie, B stands for
Bat" method.
The first lesson was to be quite
short. 1t was, too.
"Now, then, Johnnie" said pat
erfatnilias, g stands for Johnnie. " ,
~ stands for Johnnie" said the
child.
IN. stands for Me-" went on
his father.
IN. stands for YOU" said
Johnnie.
mo, no; Y for You," corrected
his father.
mo; ] for met" exclaimed !
Johnnie.
:. Then father found it was bed
time, Answers.
-o-o
Fat, drink and-be careful.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-06-21
FLENSBURG

June l9.-The surveyors are in this
part Of the country surveying land.
F. A. Nelson Of Little Falls made a
trip out this way in his automobile last
Sunday.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
John Bergstrom Saturday morning,
June Is.
Mrs. Chas. Hoglund and Mrs. Oscar
Moline called on relatives in Flenf-
burg Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Rylander drove
to Todd county Sunday.
John johnson and family were coun-
ty seat visitors last Saturday.
Mrs. Krause and children of North
Dakota came up for visit with her
sister, Mrs. Mike Wojciechowski, last
week.
Charley johnson departed for Prince
ton Monday, after brief visit with
friends and relatives here.
A picnic will be given for the Sun
day school children next Tuesday, June
Is. It will start at l p. M, lunch will
be served. Prof. Risberg from Chicago
will speak in the afternoon at 4:30.
Little Falls passengers last Saturday
were: Mrs. Martin Super, Mrs. Krause
and children, Mrs. Mike Wojciechowski
Mrs. J. A. Rylander and son, Elmer,
Miss Hylma Anderson and John Wien
ski.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1912-06-21
SAVE BOYS ON FOURTH.
FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVITIES
ARE NOT ONLY DANGEROUS
BUT EXPENSIVE "

The conservation Of the created re-
sources Of the state and nation is one
Of the big problems for the American
people to solve. The Minnesota Fire
Marshal department is putting forth
it's best endeavors along this line in
persistently calling the attention Of
the people Of the state to reduce the
annual ash heap by the elimination OF
hazardous fire conditions.
If the people of Minnesota could be
brought to realize the enormous and
unnecessary fire loss, amounting in 1911
to nearly $6,000,000 fully seventy per
cent Of this loss could have been saved
to the people if proper care had been
used. The stupendous fire waste in this
country every year has been justly
termed "Our National Folly" The
annual per capita fire waste in the
United States is estimated at 1921. In
Minnesota in 1911 it reached nearly
$500 per capita, while in Europe the
loss was only 33 cents. The same sense
Of the criminality and immortality Of
needless fire waste is not yet fully
realized by the people Of Minnesota.
In France for instance, there is a law,
dating from the time of Napoleon,
providing that if a fire starts in your
house or property and damages the
property Of your neighbor you will be
held liable to the owner thereof. In
other European countries heavy
liability rests on the party on whose
premises the fire starts. In this country
the fires are fought bravely by the fire
department, regular and volunteer, the
ashes are viewed when the waste is
completed, the insurance companies
settle the policies and all is. over.
Minnesota will no doubt celebrate
July 18th in manner which BELTS the
occasion. Practically every village and
hamlet in the state will have on display
and for sale the dangerous and death
dealing fire cracker. For several years
a concerted movement has been made
in tn cities Of St. Paul and Minneapolis
property from. this source to the min
imum. And the results obtained have
been most gratifying, demonstrating
that it would be possible to absolutely
eliminate the fires caused by this
agency. The insurance rates in Mime
sofa are entirely too high and they can
only be materially reduced by the
people of the state taking hold Of the
matter. In preventing or curtailing the
use of the fire cracker and other sort
of fire works the mayors and councils
of the various municipalities Of the
state can assist very materially.
The small boy Of course enjoys the
fire cracker for the noise it makes and
the element of danger in their use. From
the year 1908 to 1910, 81 ,2S3 people Of
this nation we're either killed out
right or badly wounded by the careless
handling Of fire works. The annual
slaughter is fast approaching and it is
largely up to the people Of this state
as to the number that will be sacrificed
by this false idea Of patriotism. The