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The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

ish neighbors. and speak the French
language.
The city first appears in history In
the sixth century, at which time
town grew up around the original
chapel founded there by st. Monulph.
bishop of Tongres. In the ter u
century the episcopate of Not r.
which had succeeded the early line.
was marked by large, territorial &C
QUESTIONS, and the see became rec
ognized as an independent principal
ity of the French empire. There were
many popular risings for freedom
from the exactions Of the episcopal
sovereigns, who were also occupied Ia
preserving neutrality In the various
wars and preserving their territory
from being raided by invading armies.
Taken by Marlborough.
They were only In part successful.
Liege was taken by Marlborough In
1902, and the fortress was garrisoned
by the Dutch until 171S.
The French revolutionary armies
overran the principally In 1892, and
from 1894 to the fall of Napoleon It
was annexed to France, and was
known az the department of the
Ourthe. The congress Of Vienna In
1915 decreed that Liege, with the 9TH
er provinces of southern Netherlands,
should form part of the new king
dom of the Netherlands under the rule
of William /, of the House Of Orange.
The city of Liege took an active part
In the Belgian revolt of 1890, and
since that date the ancient principal
lily has been Incorporated into the
kingdom OF Belgium.
The principal point of interest to
the tourists in Liege has been the
great cathedral, or church OF st.
Paul, founded in the tenth century
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02
PITY the Poor Rats.

Surgeon General Blue has ordered a
corps of IL rat catchers to start from
San Francisco for New Orleans. These
experts will carry on campaign of rat
determination to stamp out the con-
tagion. In six months, at cost Of
800, 900, the danger Of the bubonic
plague will be removed.
But at the cost OF the lives Of mil.
lions OF rats! Is not that enough to
stir the wrath Of all the mushy-hearted
people? II 1t Is a crime to use guinea
pigs to save human life. how much
more wanton is II to STAY helpless,
defenseless rats on the suspicion that
they may be carrying the fieas that
propagate plague! Here is work for
the nti-vivisectionists! Save the rats!
Let mere men and women die!-Puck.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

TO make sure of bit of white next
1 the face Is to be sure of added be-
comingness In coat or gown. Vestees
and collars In one, or collars alone,
are the dominating features In fall
neckwear. and they are shown In many
fabrics and a still greater number of
designs.
Nearly all Of these smart accessories
are made Of washable fabrics, al
though fragile chiffons and silk mus
Inns and the finest of silk crepes are
utilized to make the short-lived glory
of some of them. But crisp freshness
and immaculate cleanliness belong to
the vestee and collar; are the essen
tial reasons for their existence, in
fact, so that all the finest and sheerest
of wash fabrics are employed in their
making. These include organdie,
swiss, thin lawns, swiss embroidery,
batiste, mulls, nets, voiles and laces.
The choice is wide enough.
Collars and vestees made the firm
er weaves In wash fabrics are finished
with hemstitching and often decorated
with tucks Insertions and narrow
edgings of fine lace or the finest en-
broideries are used on them.
The daintiest of these neck pieces
aru prettily ornamented with sprays Of
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

the former was younger and more
lightly built. The similitude was
present in the like shivering form,
overcoatless and shrinking from the
cold, in the ravenous eyes fixed upon
the tempting edibles displayed to view
beyond the glittering window frame.
He was a counterpart of Bert In all
this. He visibly stood for penniless,
suffering, mayhap desperate human
1ty.
AS by a magnet Bert was drawn to-
wards him. AS though the forlorn
wayfarer was of the closest kin, he
could not resist the compelling inf1u-
ence of interest, sympathy, aye, poor,
as he was, sympathy and help! Bert
came to his side. The other looked
him over keenly. Then he recognized
fellow unlucky one.
Looks tempting, doesn't it?" he
challenged quite cheerily. IF there
should be fire now!" and he laughed
whimsically-"or II we had brick!"
NO need of that" retorted Bert in
like affected reckless vein. See here"
and he shook the paper bag in his
hand. IF we had warm spot some
where we could divide"
Il can fix that" declared the other
with hungry alacrity, and he led the
way down the street and through a by
lane to the warm room Of big factory.
The air was warm from the proximity
of the great furnaces. There was a
bench and no one denied them the
shelter and warmth.
Bert's new acquaintance devoured
more than half of the rolls with an
avidity that indicated long previous
fasting. Then he rolled two cigarettes
made up Of the scrapings of his peck
cts and the twain INDUCED In a COM
Portable smoke.
At a glance Bert discerned that his
companion was young fellow Of good
breeding and education. He said his
name was Henry Newton, but was not
inclined to go into his past history.
I'm a derelict, stranded just now,
like yourself" he observed. but he
listened with interest to Bert's story.
You're better off than am" he re-
marked drearily. You've got a mother
and sister I've nothing human Of kin
or interested In me except misery
old grandfather, who cast me adrift
because broke over the lines once or
twice in some trivial boyish capers."
Its my mother that worries me-
sighed Bert Il told you Of the letter
received today from my sister. She
fears my mother is fatally i'll. She Inn
plored me to hasten home, little dream
ing that ] was out OF work and penni-
less"
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

rs that of firearms. More than TO-
600 persons In and around the city
are employed in the manufacture Of
guns, ranging from small arms to
the largest Of modern weapons.
There is a royal cannon factory and
a small arm factory also in the suburb
Of st. Leonard.
In the wars Of the last century
Liege has played only small part,
but the city itself, Is defended with
modern Notifications. Its strength, 1t
Is said, is far greater than has gener-
ally been appreciated by military STRAIT
egists.
In 1888 the Belgium authorities
decided to adequately forti;y both
Liege and Namur, the two important
points on the Mouse. At each place
a number of detached forts were con-
structed along a perimeter drawn
distance varying from within four to
six miles of the city. At Liege IL of
these forts we're constructed, six on
the right bank and six on the left
side OF the river.
All of the forts have been kept
fairly we'll up to date. The heavy
guns. In their concrete easements,
are raised and lowered automatically.
The names OF the forts on the
right bank of the river are Barchon,
Evegnee. Fleron, Chaudfontaine.
Embourg and Boncelles.. The
average distance between the forts Is
four miles, but Fleron and Chaud-
fontaine are separated by little over
a mile In a direct line, as they defend
the main line of the railway from
Germany.
The six forts on the left bank, also
commencing at the north, around
western curve, are Pontisse, Liers
Lantin, Loncin, Hollogne and Fle-
MALE. 1t has been estimated by
military authorities that $4,000 men
would t,s necessary for an adequate
defense OF these Notifications today.
Liege was made to figure largely in
air Walter Scotts novel Quentin Dur
ward" in which Scott made nota-
BILE blunder by speaking of the people
of Liege as talking Flemish. The city
IN. In fact. the center Of the Walloon
country.
The walloons are Romanized Gauls,
= Z much trusr sense than their Flem-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

and rebuilt In the thirteenth century.
The University, founded In 1917, Is one
Of the largest in the country and en-
joys a high reputation for education
in the art of mining and manufacture
ing.
There are many beautiful gardens
and the rivers are spanned by splen-
did bridges, but the larger portions
of the city have a crowded aspect Of
narrow, crooked streets.
The railway lines through Liege
are the direct routes from Cologne
to Paris and from Luxembourg to
Brussels, the possession of either of
which would be valuable prizes to
the German army. Waterloo, the
place which everybody knows as the
scene Of the downfall Of Napoleon at
the hands of the allies on the 18th of
June, 1915, is not on direct line
from Liege, but lies some sixty miles
from it in an air line. south Of Brus-
sels
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02

embroidery. Narrow plated frills
make possible a great variety in deco
ration. Hemstitching, embroidered
dots. and small pearl or covered but
tons are additional factors that go to
make up the endless variety one finds
in neckwear.
Follower collars are leaders In pop
ularity, combined either with long
vestees or short dickies. Severe de-
signs, like that shown in the picture
given here, of sheer organdie. are
charmingly delicate. A plain Follower
collar to which net ties are attached
is decorated with tiny black pearl but
tons and makes stunning finish for
tailored gown.
vestees and Follower collars Of
pique are compelling sttention. Re.
Gently dress sets showing collar and
cuffs to match, or collar. vestee and
cuffs, proclaim the revival OF an old
but fine style, well worthy of new
vogue.
There Is literally TO end to the
number of designs in neckwear. With
so many fabrics available and a free
field for the play. of fancy In world
Of inexpensive materials. we are liksly
70 md new things every day
JULIA EoTToMLEv.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02
Calls English Coinage Clumsy.

When will an attempt be made to
reform our clumsy British coinage?
We need not wait until the decimal
system Is introduced, which. with rea-
son, convenience and everything else
on It's side, still makes very little
progress; but we could follow the ex-
ample of other countries and substl-
tute more convenient coinage for our
present coppers. France has just In
troduced new nickel half-pennies and
pennies. These coins cannot be mis-
taken for silver, even In the dark, as
they are erforated.-London Chron-
icle.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02


But ready to share your last crust
with fellow refugee!" said Newton
in softened tone. IT'S one hundred
and fifty miles to your home, you say.
You might hobo it. but there's no
freights out Of this town. II you tried
to blind baggage 1t you'd only be
thrown of the train at every other
station. say, you come with mel"
His eyes afire with some fresh and
inspiring idea, Newton proceeded to
urge Bert along with him. When they
regained the principal business street
Of the town he led him into its largest
department store.
See here!" expostulated the bewii-
dered Bert, what are you ever up TOT"
you just keep with me. I've a great
scheme" was the enigmatical reply.
and then. passing counter. to the
surprise of Bert his companion picked
up small bolt Of lace and stuck it
under his coat.
Grab me! Holler Theft" ordered
Newton rapidly. but the dumfounded
Bert was too surprised to obey, so
Newton grabbed him. shouting, Let
me go, say!" and a floor manager
rushed up to the spot.
What's the trouble here?" he de-
manded, and then, as II by accident,
Newton dropped the stolen bundle
from under his coat. "Ah, a thief!
eh?"
tnht haa
Newton with a careless sigh. This
honest fellow grabbed me. / suppose
he is ten dollars ahead" and Newton
pointed to sign reading, Ten dollars
reward will be paid for the detection
Of any theft in this store"
dying mother!" whispered Newton,
and for the first moment Bert compre-
hended the self-sacrifice of a noble
man.
NO! mol" he demonstrated, but
Newton was led away by an officer
and Bert was taken to a desk and
handed ten dollar bill.
He tried to find out where they
had taken Newton, but could not. His
thoughts turned to home. In an hour
he was speeding on his way thither.
Good news awaited him. A brother
of his mother, at variance with her for
years, had relented in his harshness
at learning of her sickness and pov.
erty. This fact and the return Of her
son caused Mrs. Noble to rally.
Within a week his uncle had started
Bert in a modest little business. His
time was taken up for month to the
exclusion of all other subjects.
Bert" spoke his sister Eva one day,
IT cannot forget that kind Mr.. Newton
who did 80 much for you"
Nor I, either" said Bert II shall
go at once in quest of him."
Bert arrived at the town where he
had left him, to learn that some rela-
tive had come after Newton, had set
tied the alleged theft and had taken
Newton away with him.
One day, as Bert and Eva we're in
their little store, in walked visitor.
"Newton!" cried Bert in extravagant
delight It was his old friend, but
neatly dressed and showing signs Of
sure prosperity.
mo, that never was my real name"
dissented Newton.
What, them
'Newman-and that exactly ex-
presses It; newman, see? And this
is the dear sister you told me about?"
A dear brother Newman became to
Bert soon thereafter. The wanderer
had been taken back by his grand
father, life was all before him, bright.
earnest, hopeful, and he asked Eva to
share 1t with him.
Copyright. 1914. by W. @. Chapman)
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02
Australian state Bakery.

The New South Wales government
has decided to supplement Its enter
prises by the creation of state bakery
at Sydney. The government will ac-
quire bakery and bake bread for its
own institutions. 1t is expected that
the government will be able to delive-
bread to the public institutions at one
penny pound. II is not intended to
supply the general public from the
government bakery.
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02
Reforcstation.

The United States forest service has
undertaken the reforestation OF a
large section in northern Idaho de-
stroyed by forest fires in 1910, to de-
termine whether the destruction OF
trees decreases the now of streams-
The Clio messenger. (Clio, Mich.) 1907-current, 1914-10-02
laconlc AnalvsIa-

Perhaps you can tell me what's the
matter with the way farm" said the
amateur agriculturist.
Easy" replied Farmer Corntossel.
TOO much theorizing and not enough
early rising"
Mohave County miner., 1914-11-07

"HE MOHAVE COUNTY MINER is THE
only real live mining paper published in
Northern Arizona. 1t reaches every
camp, village and hamlet in the County,
and has wide circulation in the adjoining coun-
ties of Arizona, we'll as in the nearby counties
of California Nevada and Utah. The Price---$3
per Year places it within the reach of all classes
of investors. To keep in touch with the develop
ment of this great mineral county you must see
that your name is on the mailing list of the MO-
HAVE COUNT MINER. We also have one of
the best equipped and most up-to-date JOB
PRINTING PLANTJ in not only Mohave County,
but the whole interdesert country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
REOPENING OF EXCHANGE
IN LONDON NOT NEAR
Little. Prospect of Business in Stocks
Being Resumed Any Time Soon.
Object to New York Parity.


Correspondence Of the Associated Press.
LONDON. October Little real
business is passing in the street mar
ket day by day and there are practi-
cally no changes in the quotations pre-
viously given. except that Brazilian
rails are not quoted. owing to the re-
ownership. Business in American rail-
road securities has practically dried up.
owing to the stock exchange commit
tees recent decision about dealing un-
der the New York parity.
The reopeniug of the exchange seems
as far away as ever. Although reports
continue to circulate that the govern
ment scheme regarding the loans out
standing at last settlement will take
the form of an offer to advance to the
banks 10 per cent of their stock eX-
change loans. provided the loans are
not called in until a period after peace
is concluded, there is no hint from Of
fetal quarters to confirm these re-
ports. AS the settlement OF November
Is approaches some anxiety is being
shown as to whether the stock eX-
change will receive further relief
measures. The fact that the stock eX-
change members and their clients hold
such an enormous amount of every
kind of security leads to the belief that
assistance will be given in a generous
fashion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
CHICAGO GRAIN.

CHICAGO, October 31.-Big receipts
at primary points made the wheat mar
ket fall back today after an early ad-
vance. The close was nervous at = un,
der last night. Corn finished unchanged
to u down, oats off Il TO u, and pro-
visions varying from 10 decline to a
rise of 5.
Nearly twice as much wheat arrived at
the principal terminals today as the
total amount on the corresponding date
a year ago. Besides, the figures for the
week exceeded by 100000 bushels the
record for the preceding seven days. IN
this connection it was said that so much
wheat had already been sold to go to
Europe that exporters were becoming
reluctant to take risk of contracts
which called for shipment during No
vember.
Bullish sentiment resulting from the
aggressiveness of Turkey and the
chance of wet harvest in Argentina
was responsible for the strength of
wheat at the outset, the market ad-
vancing to a level about cents above
the lowest prices of Thursday morning.
Realization sales, however, proved I'M
eXpectedly heavy. some of the largest
houses joining in with decided Vlgor
On the break, though, as whole the
trade reverted to an attitude Oh eA-
IRENE caution.
Fine weather put something OF a
check on the bulls in corn. Account
was also taken of the setback IN
wheat. On the other hand. fresh sales
to Europe were reported and it was
said that the new federal grading
would delay the marketing of a great
deal of corn which was moist Oats
were governed chiefly by the action OF
wheat and corn. The December option
seemed to be under considerable SELL
ing pressure from cash houses.
Buyers held off in the provision mar
ket. waiting. apparently. for the
monthly report of stocks on hand. Of
ferings were only moderate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Hints on Golf for Women.

From Outing.
Woman players. especially beginners.
are inclined to swing the club SO far
around that they are thrown off their
balance and the club swings the woman
instead OF the woman the club. This
fault can be corrected by keeping a tight
grip on the club at all times during the
swing, as it is the loosened hold that al
lows the head of the club to drop too
near the ground. In the drive. which
requires the fullest swing OF any of the
strokes except perhaps the brassy shot.
She shaft of the club at the top OF the
swing should not go beyond the hori-
Zontal.
There is another point that woman
PLAYERS. even experienced ones. are apt
to neglect and that is the rules of the
game There have been many matches
in which players have been disqualified
through the unconscious disregard or
breaking of some rule. \ book Of gen.
eral rules can be purchased at any place
where golf clubs are sold, and the local
or ground rules of each club are printed
on the score cards of that club. SO there
is no excuse for any one being in a state
of ignorance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
Portraits and Piece-Work.

From Pearson's Weekly.
A merchant prince of Manchester re-
Gently engaged a rising young painter
for the purpose of having his own por-
trait in oils conveyed to posterlty. Inc
terms were arranged.
How long do you think 1t Will take!
asked the model
Sittings began, and the artist entered
so heartily into his work that in eleven
days the portrait was done.
.:Whv." asked this Croesus of Cottonop-
oils. when the fact was announced to
him, do you intend suppressing four
days work.
TT does not matter at all; the portrait
is finished" answered the painter
We'll. sir, this is not business; we said
ion suineas and fifteen days work. l
am quite ready to stand the price. but
YOU ought not to spend an hour less upon
the work than We agreed for"
There was no use arguing with such a
man. The painter took his brush again
and spent four sittings more in lengthen-
Ing. little by little in the portrait. the
ears Of his patron.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
When Wishes Are Horses.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
Government ownership of railroads
could only succeed when these things
were true:
When politicians. holding public Of
fee, were ADLER railroad operators than
the men who have spent forty years
in learning the business.
When these office holding politicians
were more honest than the millions OF
men and women who own the railroad
properties and who select men to man
age them.
Whom job-holders. having a fat Unit
ed States Treasury to draw upon,
would have a deeper incentive to oper-
ate railroads economically than the OF
ficials who now must produce interest
and dividends for their security own
ers.
But lacking all experience. lacking
every Incentive to operate cheaply and
economically, and lacking any superior
brand Of honesty, the political office
holder Is certainly less well equipped
for managing railroads than trained
railroad men.
When a shoemaker can tune pianos
better than piano-tuners. when a
blacksmith can handle the scapel more
skillfully than the surgeon, and when
carpenters try cases in court better
than lawyers, then it will be time to
Danish skilled and highly experienced
railroad operators to make room, in a
Organized Utopia, for a horde of poll
.ticians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
NEW YORK PRODUCE.

NEW YORK. October 31.-Flour-
Firmly held.
Rye four-Steady.
enthusiastically.
Cornmeal-Quiet.
Rye-strong No. west, IS c. i. f. Buff
falo.
Barley-Steady.
Wheat-Spot Irregular: No red,
1.1T1a No. . hard, 1.16: No. l northern
Duluth, lis: No. l Northern Manitoba,
1.21 ss nominal C. l. f. Buffalo. Futures
market was firmer early on strength
abroad. but eased under week END profit
taking. December, 1.24: May, 1.30s4.
Corn-Spot firm: No. 2 yellow. S2a.
c. i. f. to arrive; Argentine prime. IS
nominal delivered.
oats-Spot, steady.
Hay-Steady.
Hops-Easy; state common to choice,
1914, 2Sa36.
Butter-Higher; receipts, GAS tubs;
creamery. 24a3212.
Eggs-Higher; receipts. 4.416 cases:
at mark. cases included. 17a251a; ordi-
nary firsts, 24a2412; firsts, 26a2612.
Potatoes-Unchanged receipts. fifty
five cars.
Poultry-Alive. unchanged.
Realizing sales afterward by specu-
lative holders caused sharp setback
in wheat. Huge primary receipts gave
the bears an advantage. The close was
nervous at 4 net decline.
The corn market later tended to ease
off with wheat. The close was steady
at the same as last night to 4 lower.
Wheat-No. 2 red, 1.14a1.13; No. :
hard. 1-13s4 a1.14a..
Corn-No. yellow, 75Aa75a; No. )
yellow, 75a7512.
Oats-No. 3 white, 46a4 a4s; standard,
4SAa4sA.
Rye-No. 2, SO.
Barley. 6oa77: timothy. s.70a5.25'
clover. 11.O0a14.O0; pork, 1850; lard,
1915; ribs, 9.75a10.15.
Hides-Firm.
Leather-Firm.
Pork-Quiet.
Beef-Unsettled.
Lard-Steady: refined quiet; com
pound. 6A al.
Tallow-Quiet
Wool-Steady.
Rosin-Quiet.
Turpentine-Steady.
Rice-Steady-
MolaSses-Quiet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-01
COTTON MARKETS.
NEW YORK.

NEW YORK. october :;l--An official
announcement was male by the con-
terence committee of the New York
cotton exchange today that, sub. ect
only to approval by the court of the
present proposed disposition of the un-
formulated contracts with Pell x Co.
the syndicate plans had been perfect
cd Members Will be asked to appear
in the near future and submit to the
committee final figures as 10 the num-
her OF bales they viii turn into the
CORPORATION at cents \ good deal
of detail remains to be disposed Of
hat IL is believed that AN early re-
openiug is now assured. 1t was also
announced that the ballot price in New
ork remains at cents, notwithstand-
ing the reduction of Liverpool prices
To i,'id spot markets We're generally
nand reported. and December on the
curb here was quoted at 80 to 7.55,
or the highest price in some time.
New Orleans spot firm. SIS sales, TAO
al