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Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
Widow S Pension
TEXT OF ACT AMENDED BY
LEGISLATURE
Only Widows Without Means
Can Receive Money Under
This New Law,

During the past few weeks the iu-
venile conrt has been the storm center
for questions concerning the amend
ment to the widows pension act, and
inquiries have come thick and fast. The
general idea is that all one has to do is
make petition to the probate court,
naming all children under school age
and draw three dollars per week for
each child,
The fact of the matter is that only
such children as have been complained
of as notaaving the proper care and
treatment in the home, in other words,
neglected or dependent children, come
under this act, or where the mother is
too poor to give her children the proper
schooling and care. For the benefit of
those who do not understand the am
endment, the following is given through
the courtesy of Judge Walker:
"Sec. Z. When any child under the
age of seventeen years shall be found
to be a dependent child within the
meaning of this act the court may
make an order committing the child to
the care of some suitable state institu-
ton subject to the law and regulations
governing such institution, or to the
care of some reputable citizen of good
moral character, or to the care of some
training school or industrial school as
such provided by law, to the care Of
some association willing to receive it,
embracing in its objects the purpose Of
caring for or obtaining homes for de-
pendent or neglected children, which
association shall have been approved by
the state board of corrections and chari-
ties. Provided, that if the mother of
such dependent or neglected child is
unmarried, or is widow or has been
deserted by her husband, OF if married
has been divorced, and is poor and un-
able to properly care and provide for
her child, but is otherwise a proper
guardian, and it is for the welfare of
such child to remain in the custody of
its mother, the court may enter an
order finding such fact and fixing the
amount of money necessary to enable
the mother to properly care for such
child; such amount not to exceed three
dollars week for each child. There
upon it shall be the duty of the county
treasurer of the county of which such
child is a resident to pay from the gen.
eral fund of such county, to such
mother, at such times as such order
may designate, the amount so specified
for the care Of such dependent or ne.
elected child until the furthur order Of
the court. Such order shall not require
the approval of the board of supervis-
ors or county auditor or auditors. The
court shall, when the health or condi,
ton of the child shall require, cause the
child to be placed in hospital or in an
institution for treatment or special care
or in a private hospital or institution,
for special care or treatment the ex-
pense to be paid from the general fund
Of the county of which the child is a
resident.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
Death of Ray Thaddeus Nc
Eacheron.

Ray Ihaddeus McEacheron was born
at Elk Rapids, Mich. Oct. 10th, 1898 and
died at East Jordan, August Both, 1913
being almost 20 years Of age. Four
years ago he moved with his parents
from Elk Rapids to East Jordan. He
made many friends while residenthere
He was an active member of the East
Jordan Military Band until his illness
last winter. He was the son of John
and Rose McEacheron; his mother died
about thirteen years ago. He leaves to
mourn his loss, his father and step
mother, four sisters, Mrs. Flora Han
son of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Lulu Hung
erford of Traverse City, Misses Irene
and Gertrude Of Grand Rapids and one
brother, Ross, of Owosso, and a large
circle of friends. The funeral sermon
was preached on Monday evening at
the late residence on Main street by
Rev. T. Porter Bennett, of the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. On Tuesday
morning the remains were taken to Elk
Rapids for interment. The Band ac-
companied the body from the residence
to the depot playing a very beautiful
funeral march.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
HOG CHOLERA NOW
RAVAGING THE STATE
Live Stock Experts Declare 1t
InfectS % Counties and is
Spreading.

Now comes another alarming report
regarding the condition of Michigan s
meat crop This time it deals with hogs.
That Michigan is at present being raw
aged by an epidemic of hog cholera
which is rapidly assuming an alarming
aspect is the statement OF DR.. Giltner,
late state veterinarian and present act
ing head of the meteorological depart
ment, and also of DR.. Helman, of the
meteorological department of the M. A.
c., who has been doing state work in
districts affected At the last counting
made by DR.. Giltner there were %
counties affected with the disease, some
of them very badly. The counties in
which sections are reported as being
affected are, Genesee, Barry, Eaton,
st. Joseph, Case, Branch, Wayne, Cal
houn, Livingston, Kent, Newago, Ing
haTn, Berrien, Monroe, Gratiot, Kalama-
zoo, Ottawa, st. Clair, Van Buren
Lenawee and Hillsdale.
The disease is killing off the hogs in
the affected sections by the hundreds,
many farmers reporting that their en-
tire herds of so or 100 have been wiped
out.
The farmers in large number of the
comunities are ignorant as to the nature
Of the disease, and in many instances
the local veterinarians are unable to
diagnose it correctly, calling ii swine
plague and number of kindred dis
eases. In many other cases it has been
found that the local health boards have
been absolutely ignorant of their duties
in cases where the disease has broken
out badly. As required by the state law
they should Immediately quarantine
and take measures to prevent the
spread of the disease about the state.
The state live stock and sanitary COM
mission should also be notified. In
Branch County, Dr. Holman and Mr..
Halliday, member of the live stock
board, found the local chairman of the
health board with nearly 80 hogs dead
or dying on his own farm, and still had
taken no action in the matter.
DR.. Giltner states that the NJ, A. c, is
making hog cholera serum which will
positively protect all swine from the
disease if they are innoculated with it.
"The college has been in the business
of producing this serum for a good
many years, and sends it to the farmer
at cost as soon as he sends for it. Ii the
farmers will only send for the serum
and administer it wisely they can pro-
tect all their uninfected hogs" said Dr.
Giltner.
According to the doctor the serum
will not cure diseased animals but acts
only as preventative.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
"The Rosary"

Those who complain about the deca,
dence of the drama can offer no sound
criticism of "The Rosary, which was
the sensation of the popular high priced
houses last season. II is not religious
drama of the heavy sort, lacking in en-
tertaining qualities. On the contrary,
it is delightful story of every day life,
in which the plot hinges upon the
misery which creeps into a household
through circumstances which lead to
suspicion and jealousy, and of part
which priest, Rev. Brian Kelly, plays
in bringing about correct understand
ing. "A rosary of pearls figures in the
unfolding Of the plot, and final happy
announcement.
The play is handsomely staged by the
producers, Rowland and Clifford and is
enacted by powerful acting cast, con-
sisting of Mr.. Harry Razale as Father
Kelly. Myrtle Bigden, Art Walton
Harry Boder, Lillian Stoops, Donald
Clinton, Dixie Dove Oliver Stoops.
f"The Rosary" is play which every
lover of clean and entertaining stage
productions should see. Six companies,
all equally formed are touring the
country again this season, repeating
the tremendous hit that this play made
everywhere last year. 1t will be seen
at the Temple Theatre on Thursday,
Sept. 18th.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
Death Of William Crammer.

William Crammer was born at Paw
Paw, Michigan, about fifty years ago.
Seven years ago he married Maud Sui
livan of Boyne City. Four children
were born to this union, two Of whom
are living. Mr. Crammer was taken
i'll last winter and died on Monday eve
ming, Sept. 1st. The funeral was con-
ducted on Wednesday afternoon by
Rev. T. Porter Bennett. The inter
ment took place at East Jordan Gene
terry.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06

The healing demuleent qualities Of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound are
not duplicated in any other medicine
for coughs and colds. Any substitute
offered you is an inferior article. Re-
fuse to accept it for it can not produce
the healing and soothing effect of
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. In
sist upon the genuine, which contains
no opiates. Hites Drug Store.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06

Moved by Kenny supported by Hud-
son, that the petition asking for a
cement walk along the north side of
Garfield street west of the intersection
with Main street, be accepted and laid
on the table for further consideration.
Carried
Moved by Hudson, supported by
Kenny, that, whereas the special as
sessment of James Malpass appears to
be in excess of the lawful amount, il be
left with the Commissioner of finances
to make the necessary correction.
Carried.
Moved by Hudson, supported by
Kenny that the Chief of Police be auth
orized to look after the renting of the
Town Hall. Carried.
On motion by Kenny, meeting was
adjourned.
OTIS j. SMITH,
City Clerk.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
Coming Sept. 10th and llth.

j. Leahy the Optomstrist will be here
on above date. Office at the Russell
House. Headache and dizziness cured,
crossed eyes Strengthened without oper-
alton. Fitting childrens eyes a spec
ialty, glasses guaranteed TO fit.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
County Finances.

Financial statement of the County of
CharlevoiX, showing the amount re-
ceived, amount paid and cash on hand
at the close of business, Aug. 30th, 1913
RECEIPTS.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
Commission Proceedings,

Regular meeting of the City Com
mission held at the City Hall, Monday
evening, Sept 1, 1913.
Meeting was called to order by Mayor
Cross. Present: Cross, Hudson and
Kenny. Absent: none.
Minutes of the two last meetings
were read and approved.
On motion by Hudson, supported by
kenny, the following bills were allowed
and the Clerk instructed to draw orders
for the same.
Charlevoix county herald., 1913-09-06
DISBURSEMENTS

Dated at Charlevoix, Sept. 1st 1913.
D. S. PAXTON, County Treas,
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-14

Hlas Helen Ssches nert oyer %
Memphis Wednesday co . brief visit
M and shopping TIP
Mrs r W Horney and 1a1gntey,
Lianeie arrived home the rrst -
the neck from a brief, bit pleasant
gls!. With relatives and friends 10
Owe Branch Mississipp.
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-14

Mrs B Levy and Mrs. ;, Gosa Msa,.
@ere visiting and shopping 10 WV
Dhis Wednesday. "a
Mrs George E Parker, accom-, p1Ng Nae.
by her sweet baby daughter, Lily ~ S ii
eft Wednesday morning on En-, ,hsr
= week with tie family Of her ne n.y.
Mrs. " T. Williams. in Aempii'''
The Forrest City times., 1913-03-14
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that esaaes rheumatism. Pre-.
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The Forrest City times., 1913-03-14

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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
FACTORY ERE TRAPS.

Whenever there is fatal fire like
that at Binghampton this week it is
again suggested by the catastrophe
itself that many buildings in which
men and women are employed are
only fire traps. The flames and smoke
quickly cut off egress and there is no
escape from the fire except by jump
ing from high windows, and that
means equally certain death TO most,
and often all, who jump.
Everywhere, and notably iR New
York, there appears to prevail an idea
that any kind of building will do for
manufacturing purposes, especially
what is called Tight manufacturing"
In consequence men and women are
put to work in finder boxes and these
are made more inflammable by the
nature OF the business therein con-
Quoted. When a fire occurs the flames
spread with almost incredible rapid
ity, and fire escapes and narrow stair
ways quickly become almost useless
There ought TO be better regulation
of buildings used for manufacturing
purposes when they reach a certain
height or have a certain number OF
stories. And, there should be enforce
ment of the protective laws that are
now on the statute books. In many
/ places these are practically dead
| letter, not only in New York state but
| in New York City. notwithstanding the
| dreadful lesson of the Triangle factory
| fire, in which 147 lives were lost {
! couple years ago.
There will again be general denun
citation OF cigsret smokers because 4
is believed that the Bihghampton fir
was caused by a smoker who threw
cigaret aside carelessly. The fac
/ appears to be that conditions wcs,
such that any carelessness with any
thing bearing fire was almost sure t,
cause a conflagration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
GOOD CROPS; GOOD BUSINESS.

GOOD CROPS; GOOD BUSINESS.
The fall prospect begins to influ-
ence the course Of business in various
parts of the country. Even in eastern
financial circles, where some depres-
sion has prevailed, they are impressed
with the confident tone of the western
banks and the optimistic feeling in
the agricultural sections generally.
Two of the great crops of the season
have been made; wheat being within
8 per cent of a bumper crop and oats
near the line that stood till year
ago. as the record OK the country.
Corn has made great advance. OF
late il has had ample moisture in most
parts Of the corn belt. One more good
rain, at the right time, will carry the
crop to maturity. The present course
OF the season indicates that
we are to have ample moisture.
This Is of large consequence. All the
conditions thus far point to one Of
the largest crops of corn ever raised;
the crop that has more influence on
general business than any other one
factor in the season.
The general financial market of the
country has had the benefit of i'm
proved conditions in that respect in
Berlin, one source which has embar-
I raised US; and continued active busi-
ness in Great Britain. The conditions
contrariwise are the preparations in
France for the heavy borrowing of
the government and some uneasiness
there over the Balkan situation; criti-
cisms of the management of the New
Haven road by the interstate commits.
sion, and the prospective strike trou-
BILE on the eastern roads, now happily
in process Of amicable solution. Some
OF the serious apprehensions of a
few months ago were literally fulfilled
but the country came through them
in good order. 1t appears likely 10 take
good care Of any difficulties that may
be ahead.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
THE MATTER OF DRESS

a desert island. Yet notwithstanding
the brutal robbery of culture and the
benefits of civilization these girls en-
dure, every one who attended the
hearing was much impressed by the
simple, good taste displayed in dress
and the quiet dignity and innate re-
finement with which even the most
poorly paid conducted themselves.
There was not pair of French-heeled
shoes nor open work stockings, not
a vulgarly tight skirt, not peek-a-
boo waist, not an overgenerous coat
of powder nor dab of carmine. To
see these things one must go out in
the west end, where wealthy matrons
parade and aristocratic high school
girls display their charms. l can find
more suggestive dress in one morning
at a high school or in the fashion
able churches on Kings highway on
Sunday than was displayed by all the
working girls appearing at the inves-
! tigation.
One rarely sees a shabbily dressed
working girl. Not that she isn't often
so, but it takes a keen observer to
see beneath the eXuberance of youth,
the youth that is capit-lized by bust
ness. Every torn seam and ragged
edge betrays itself on the middle-aged
or elderly woman. The bright eyes
and winsome face of a young girl
covers many a deficiency in dress.
And she should not be condemned for
her extravaganza if occasionally she
buys some foolish bauble, the like a
more fortunate sister flaunts, in place
of the much-needed underwear.
Ii is a lesson that the educated cul-
tured woman has yet to learn that
she ''is most adorned, unadorned.
So long as the upper class-save the
word-woman wears a huge golden
band wound round her arm, she
shouldn't criticize Maggie for hel
cheap display nor marvel at the Hot
tentot's love of ivory rings.
1t would appear that our women
have a grave responsibility in the
matter of dress. If subtle charm
and sex appeal is a part of sugges
!, tive dress, women should use care
in establishing condition they d.
, not intend to satisfy, but which passe!
, on to other women, pityingly termed
, white slaves" who are thus forced
10 supply a demand they did no
( create.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
BY MARY AQUiN.

A great deal of attention is being
attracted just lately TO wOman's dress
or lack of dress. Several arrests
have been made within the past week
of wearers of the slit skirt, a SEEM
iEgly immodest form of attire and one
which, from its appropriateness, is
not likely to be worn by the woman
of average good sense.
Fashions, however, like vices are
apt to be endured, then pitied, then
embraced" Women who at first sight
of an ugly mode vow never TO wear
it, find themselves toward the close
of the season encased in the incon-
gruous garment. The working girl,
who has to depend to a great extent
upon ready-made clothing, finds her
self doomed to a tailored suit if she
wishes to avoid the extreme and con-
sequently expensive in dress. The
woman who has leisure in which to
make her clothes or the one that can
afford a dressmaker is inexcusable in
following the semi-barbaric dressing
as pictured in shop windows and fash.
lOu pidlSo.
No one should decry a freedom in
dress that would tend toward liber.
ating the body to more heafthful &C
ton, but the present mode of dress
skirt has the opposite effect and
makes of woman caricature of her
oriental sister who, hobbled by hel
bound feet. would, were she in the
same social position, have a sedan
chair and coolies to cart her about
The American woman of fashion, JUS
at present, is an unlovely cross o.
/ Chino-Indian in appearance, wearing
about her neck the ruff that SHOULD
/ be under her skirt, and carting more
circumference in hat brim than Skin
edge.
One of the things happily brough
out in the investigation of the wag,
of the working girls is the fact tina
they, as a class, are not frou-frouet
and overdressed. Mrs. O'Hare, a Sc
cial worker of st. Louis, assisted tn,
commission at the Planters hotel il
that city in the investigation, and sh
writes:
$50 far as the advantages of cultur
and civilization were concerned thes
girls, who appeared before the wag
commission, had just as we'll bee
inmates of a prison or inhabitants c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
TO MAKE MEAT CHEAPER.

The proposed trip of DR.. Melvin,
chief of the bureau of animal industry,
to investigate conditions in South
American packing houses with a view
to promoting imports into the United
States, Will be generally approved. 1t
is said at Washington that DR.. Mel
WINS visit is largely for the purpose OF
instructing the native producers of
beef cattle and the packing house man.
ayers as to the standards required for
the admission of meat and rseat prod
ucts into this country. L. c. Joss, Of
the same bureau, who is stationed at
Portland, Ore, has been directed to
go to Australia Immediately on the
same errand.
For some time It has been admitted
that the supply of cattle in the United
States was decreasing. This is due
partly to the fact that the free ranges
on which myriads Of cattle were raised
are disappearing. They are being cut
up into farms or diverted to sheep rails
ing. II is said that farmers do not
raise enough cattle to keep up the sup
ply. DR.. Melvin reports that in the
last six years the number of beef cat.
tie in the United States has decreased
80 per cent. In the circumstances ii
would be folly TO neglect opportunities
to obtain supplies elsewhere. The new
tariff bill puts cattle on the free list
This should have been done years ago
but better late than never.
The quality of the cattle raised in
| South America has been misrepresent-
ed by members of the beef trust, and
there has never been any great demand
| for them on that account and because
/ the requirements as TO admission
were not thoroughly understood. II
these requirements be met, and if the
| duty be removed, there should be q
large importation from South America
and Australia, and the prices of meat
in the United States should take a de
cided drop-provided that no trusI
control the Importation of beef catt;,
and packed meats.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
Capital Comment
BY CLYDE Il. TAvENNER
Congressman frem the Fourteenth District.

fusal is, of course, the crux of the
Mexican situation.
The Huerta regime is reported to
be crumbling. Its downfall is pri-
marily due to the fact that the United
States has refused recognition. With
out that recognition Huerta is unable
to borrow the money with which to
put down the revolt being desperately
conducted by the more courageous of
his wretched countrymen.
That was his undoing. He easily
put down the Vera Cruz revolt and
captured its leader, Felix Diaz, nephew
of the deposed dictator. A less con-
scientious man would have summarily
executed Diaz. Madero intended TO
do it legally, after trial for treason.
Diaz appealed to the civil courts for
writ of habeas corpus. And Madero,
remembering his pledge of constitu-
tional government honored the writ.
Thus Diaz escaped His gratitude
| to the men whose simple honesty had
saved his life, was to begin another
revolution, and to plot with Madero's
own generals to deliver over the pres
ident at the moment when victory was
in his grasp. The shameful assasst
nation of Madero followed quickly.
This is the band which is claiming
recognition as lawful government
resting upon the consent of the gov
erned. In my opinion President VIII
son will take this action only If neces
sary to save the country from great
| er evil.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26
NO COMPROMISES.

SangUine survivors OF the G. o. p.
viii have their hopes OF the reunion
OF their. party somewhat shattered
then they learn that the progressives
OF New Jersey will put a complete
ticket in the field at the approaching
state election. Among the speakers
for the cause will be, Of course, the
colonel and Clifford Pincho., which in
sures red hot fight all along the line
and fIrrther split in the republican
party. II is extremely probable that
the progressives here in Illinois win
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

Take a day that's dark and dreary-
One of those when things so wrong,
When you feel discouraged, weary.
When you have no heart for song,
When you fear that you are only
A poor grain of dust. at best,
When a cherries, hopeless, lonely
Feeling fingers in your breast
Take a day like that and try
To discover how and why
Things have all turned out so badly
Analyze the ills you bear,
Learn the. seat of your despair,
Maybe you will ind that there
Still is cause for striving gladly. !
Take a day when you are fretful,
When the little cares annoy,
When you NOPE around forgetful
OF the blessings you enjoy.
When you wish that you were lying
Underneath the sod at peace,
When the troubles you are trying
To have freedom from Increase
Take day like that and look
For same quiet little nook.
And there sit in contemplation:
Think things over. analyze;
You may find TO your surprise
That the trouble merely lies
In your own imagination.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1913-07-26

common man III
America, which in
dicates there will
be no war at all.
At least there
will be no war
forced upon the
people for the ben
eft of a few mil
lionaires who have
investmen t S in
that troubled re-
public.
This prediction
is justified, l be-
lieve, from obser-
walton of the SPLEEN
did attitude to-
ward Mexico being
m a in t al n e d by
President Wood
row Wilson and
Ais administration.
Every common