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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

then reaching into his pocket pro-
duced long Austrian cigar, which he
tremendously presented to the Rus
sian. 1t was, indeed, a funny sight to
see the small, wiry. lean Austrian talk.
ing I'm exaggerated terms of politeness
to the blond Russian giant, who lis
tened gravely and attentively, as II he
understood every word.
BY this time all precautions and
even ideas of lighting had been for
gotten, and we were surprised to find
ourselves out of the shelter of our
trenches and fully exposed to the Rus
SLAMS. who, in turn, leaned out of their
trenches and showed their heads in
full. This unofficial truce had lasted
20 minutes, and succeeded more in re-
storing good humor and Joy Of life
among our soldiers than a trainload
OF provisions would have done. II was
one OF the incidents that helped TO re-
lieve the monotony of trench life, and
was heartily welcomed by us all.
The fighting, however, soon was re-
sumed with all its earnestness and
fierceness, but from this moment on a
certain camaraderie was established
between the two opposing trenches.
Between skirmishes an unofficial truce
would frequently be called for the pur.
pose of removing the wounded. Dur
ing these times when the stretcher.
bearers were busy. no shot would be
fred on either side.-Four Weeks in
the Trenches.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
LACK OF HATRED
Fighting Men Have Little Feel
ing Of Enmity.
Soldiers In Opposing Armies In Eu-
rope Exhibit Spirit Which Would
at First Seem a Little Hard
to Comprehend.

Serving his country until wounded
by a Cossack's lance ut Lemberg.
Fritz Kreisler has recorded his ex-
periences as an Austrian lieutenant In
a little book Reaching Lemburg in
early September his regiment awaited
the Russians, who, he says, we're not
long In coming.
At last the Russian infantry sue
ceeded In establishing a number OF
trenches. the one opposite the Aus
trians being not more than 500 yards
away. They were almost within hail
ing distance and for four days stayed
opposite each other. neither side gain
ing foot of ground.
After the second day, relates Mr..
Kreisler. we had almost grown to
know each other. The Russians would
laughingly call over to us, and the Aus
trians would answer. The salient fea-
ture Of these three days fighting was
the extraordinary lack of hatred. In
fact, 1t is astonishing how little actual
hatred exists between fighting men.
One fights flercely and passionately,
mass against mass, but as soon as the
mass crystallizes itself into human In.
dividuals whose features one actually
can recognize, hatred almost ceases.
OF course, fighting continues, but
somehow II loses its ferceness and
takes more the form of a sport. each
side being eager to get the best OF
the other. One still shoots at his op-
ponent, but almost regrets when he
sees him drop.
BY the morning of the third day we
knew nearly every member of the op'
posite trench, the favorite of my men
being a giant red-beerded Russian
whose constant pastirIe consisted in
jumping like a Jack-in-the-box from
the trench, crying over to us as he did
so. He was frequently shot at, but
never hit. Then he grew bolder. show
ing himself longer and longer. until
finally he jumped out OF the trench al
together. shouting to us wildly and
waving his cap. His good-humored jol
lity and bravado appealed to our boys
and none Of them attempted to shoot
at him while he presented such q
splendid target.
Finally one OF the men, who did not
want to be second in bravery, jumped
out OF the trench and presented him
self in the full sunlight. Not one at
tempt was made to shoot at him
either, and these two men began tc
gesticulate at each other, inviting each
other to come nearer. All fighting had
suddenly ceased. and both opposine
parties were looking on laughing like
boys at play. Finally the Russian
would draw a step nearer. and oul
man boldly advanced, too. Then the
Russians urged on their man with
shouts and laughter. and he would
make big lead forward, and so. steI
by step. they approached until they
nearly touched each other.
They had left their rifles behind and
we thought they were going to indulge
In fist fight, all Of us being sorry
for our champion, for he was small
and insigniicant-looking man, who
looked as II he could be crushed will
one blow by his gigantic opponent
But 10. and behold! The big Russian
held out his hand, which held pack
age OF tobacco, and our Austrian
grasped the hand of the Russian ant
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
VENTILATION AND
LIGHT IN STABLES
Filth and Darkness Almost In
varlably Go Together-Put
in More Windows.

Provide plenty Of light. A dark
stable is an abomination, regardless
Of what kind of stock II contains. Filth
and darkness almost invariably go to-
gether. Procure some sash told ones
are just as good for this purpose) and
Mt with glass. When there is ordi-
narily one window there should be two
or three. Three square feet OF sash
is none too much for each ten linear
feet of siding.
The windows may be made to slide
or be hinged at the lower edge. and
held in place with catch, providing
for method OF ventilation which
while crude. is better than none.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
local Cotton 5o Per Cent of.

Fifty per cent decrease over last
year is the prediction OF local cotton
buyers for the coming season which
will open three weeks later than
usual, the first bale not being expect.
cd until well in September against
August 26 OF last year. None would
express themselves as to the range OF
the market; and as to how compsti.
tive It would be. the consensus OF
opinion was, that any prediction was
purely speculative as in view OF the
European situation, the unexpected
might happen at any time.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
VISIT SHEEPF0LD
DURING THE NIGHT
No Better Way Of Judging Needs
of Anlmals-Do Not Let Dogs
Bother the Lambs.

Did you ever go TO your sheepfold
at night? II not, you have missed one
of the treats Of your life. In no other
way can you come 30 near Judging
the real needs OF your sheep. II one
ia little thin or in discomfort It is
easy to diagnose their case.
Better watch that the dogs do not
bother your sheep. Many fine lamb
has been lost by the eve being fright.
ened at dog. An actual bite is not
pecassary. A bad scare is enough.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
YOUNG PIGS NEED
A GROWING RATION
Feeding Must Be Tempered With
Judgment-Avold Too Much
Fattening Materials.

The hog grower of the future IN
pork production as a business proposi.
tion and not using hogs merely as
scavengers in the feed lot. must take
cognisance OF the fact that the young
pigs up to the age OF six months need
a growing and not fattening ration.
and that their feeding must be tem.
pered with judgment.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
One Commandment Broken.

Bridget-The new neighbors want to
cut their grass, mum, and they sent
over to ask the loan of your lawn
mower.
Mistress-Lend them our lawnmow-
er to cut grass en- the Sabbath! Ger
tainly not! Tell them. Bridget. that
we haven't one.-Boston Transcript.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
Trouble with Peaches.

II is not because peaches are not
good nor a fine crop to grow, that we
sometimes hear It said. There is no
money In the business" The trouble
is to get the peaches to the right
spot. Thousands OF people ne, or ges
their share
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
Art Discussion.

81 understand the war department
Is sculpturing an army" remarked the
man who likes action.
81 wonder what kind of model he's
using"
81 don't know. hope 1t isn't pa
tience on a monument"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
Wise Fish.

BILL see the herring catch Of Eng
land last year exceeded by far that of
any previous season.
Jill-They probably wanted to get
in out of the wet before the submarine
war started.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
IN ALL OUR
NEIGRBORHO0D
There Is Hardly A Woman
Who Does Not Rely Upon
Lydia E. Pinkham's Veg
etable Compound.
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hDd . Wehkness hh
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pound with such ex.
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am now feeling fine.
/ recommend tn .
Compoundand praise
Il to all. i shall bs
glad to have you
publish my letter.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

The United States imported more
than a billion pounds OF coffee last
year, record exceeded only twice be-
fore, In 1914 and 1909.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
To Cut Bread.

When you wish TO cut thin slices OF
bread, heat steel knife over the fire
to do 1t with.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

There Is scarcely neighbor around me
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ton, Illinois.
Experience of Nurse.
Poland, N. Y.-'In my experience as
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

II is a painful paradox but true that
a man who means everything to a girl
may mean nothing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
To Open Sardlnes.

When a box OF sardines is opened. It
should be drained of its oil at once
and the fish turned out.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

A genius may anticipate his fame,
but only a fool would anticipate his
fortune.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
When Il Is.

PA, is marriage a failure?"
Usually, my boy, II a man marries
for money"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07
The Last of Two.

"Your money or your life!"
Take my life; I'm saving me money
for me old age"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-07

There's many a kick concealed in
an insulated electric wire.
The herald., 1915-01-28

~ financially and spiritually stronyor
Mr.. Schliesser made application 70,
a place in the Army in response 70
the requests of many of his faith who
were not represented in the service
Up to the present time Mr.. Schliessar
mas not received his commission from
the President. The recommendation
by the President went to the Senate
last week and was confirmed on Tuas.
day; his commission will follow as a
matter of course.
Mr.. Schliesser has made no an.
nouncement to his congregation 70.
Sarding his future and will be unable
TO do so until he receives his official
commission and orders from his su.
periors.
Let us say again that his MANY
friends join the Herald in wishing
Rev. Schliesser success in his work
The herald., 1915-01-28
INSTALLATION AND BANQUET

On Wednesday of last week, the
Workingmen's Union and Benevolent
Association installed officers for the
year of 1915. After the ceremony. a
banquet was held at Pythian Hall at
which the following made addresses:
l. F. Gisch, c. Burmaster, John 4.
Barrett, Adolph Spitzfaden, A. c. Brill,
John Schroeder, Gus Peterson, and
John Couget. On account of John
Schroeder being installed for the
twenty-frst successive time Mr.. T. v.
Casanova presented him with a cane
made of wood grown on the Canal
Zone. The others who were installed
are A. c. Brill, vice president; w. G..
Andry, recording secretary; E. E.
Babin, financial secretary; E. Gauth-
reux, sergeant at arms; George G.
Brunnsann, grand marshal, and DR.. j.
E. Pollock, physician.
The herald., 1915-01-28
OIL BOAT AFIRE.

The oil boat, MeXacano, of the Pierce
Navigation Company, which was in
y. o. Dry Docks at the time, was de-
stroyed by fire Saturday night. Capt.
Menander was on board the boat
reading. when the man on watch called
TO him that the boat was afire.
A hurried investigation showed that
fuel-oil drippins in the stoke-hold had
accidentally caught fire.
The boat being completely out of its
element, rendered the pumps useless
and the Captain was compelled 10 call
upon the fire department. The fire
boat Samson" and two fire engines
were sent to the scene-Bermudc
street wharf, and the blaze was soon
entinguished. The fire started at 9:45
o'clock and burned for a half hour
without doing any great damage ap-
parently.
The Mexicano, which plies in the
oil trade between Tampico and the
Gulf ports, arrived in New Orleans, in
ballast, January Is. 1t went into dry
dock for general repairs Friday morn
ing. She only carried a small quantity
of oil for fuel and was not in any
special danger during the fire.
The herald., 1915-01-28
BIRTHDAY PARTY

On Friday evening, January 22, a
party was given Miss Florence Kin,
kaid, the occasion being the anniver
sary of her birth.
The crowd was large and the even
ing was most pleasant one.
Mr.. Wallace Harper entertained by
playing a number of the latest selec
tons while Miss Mamie Morse, OF
New Orleans, sang.
Refreshments were served and a
dandy fine time was had by all.
The company departed wishing the
young Miss many more such happy
birthdays.
Those who participated were:
Misses Mamie and Elmer Morse. lisa
belle Donovan, Emma Garfield, Jennie
and Freddie Mongrue, Emily Hintz
Alice Porter. Mary Harvey, Nellie
Sweet, Mollie, Ida and Florence Kin.
kaid; Messrs. Wallace Harper, John
Pollock, Walter Harvey, Frank Done
war, Willie Thompson, John Unbach,
Mr. Ebling, Louis Bruno, Bonnie Miller
Tom Mine, John Kern, J. Frazer, Joe
Fradella, Joe Kinkaid, John Dearie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Alldredge, of Mt.
Vernon, Indiana; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Babin and children, Mr.. and Mrs. Hy
The herald., 1915-01-28
BIG DO|NGS.
Alhambra Boys to Give Minstrel S
February 9th and 10th at
Pythian Hall.

AT one OF the special meetings of
the Alhambra Gymnastic Club, the long
talked of minstrel performance which
will be given two nights. took perma-
nent shape and committee was ap-
pointed 10 look after the smaller de
tails in connection with what will un-
dOubtedly be one of the big drawing
events of the season in our district.
The committee decided that the dates
will be the 9th and 10th of February
and Pythian Hall will be provided with
additional seating capacity to accom-
modate the big crowd that will be there
10 hear our local boys give their first
genuine minstrel performance.
One of the principal features of this
entertainment is that each night after
the performance there will be dancing.
IL has also been promised TO those who
care a great deal for dancing that the
minstrel performance will last no
longer than one hour but In this hour
there will b. crowded sixty minutes of
mirth and JOY and you will have to be
ready to hold your sides because some
of the jokes originated in Algiers.
Special arrangements have been
made for costumes for this occasion
and some catchy new songs are now
being rehearsed. The following COM
mittee made up of the members of
the Club have complete charge of the
entertainment: Richard Nichols, chair
man; Wallace Christy. Adolph Spitz-
faden. Ed. Davezac. Sr., Norman
BrOwnlee, William H. Ward. Philip
Lagarde, Ed. Brodtmann, J. Z. Hue
kins, J. Pujol. Ed. Koeppel, r. f. ].
Quinn, Henry Kelvin, Wallace Nc
Guire, C. f. Lee Dunn, Roy Schroeder,
and DR.. c. V. Kraft.
The herald., 1915-01-28
SHOES FOR ALL THE FAMILY AT
LESS PRICES AT RENECKY'S.
AlHAM BRA STAG.

Last Friday night the members OF
the Alhambra Gymnastic Club held
one of their famous stays in their big
gymnasium. There were rs members
present and some guests. The big
crowd was seated at tables, which
formed a big q about the room
Many speeches we're made and some
fine songs were furnished by some OF
the guests. Before being seated at
the tables, many of the boys rendered
songs, and a general good time was
enjoyed in the big parlors OF the clut
rooms.
At the banquet table the big minstre
performance was suggested and Tor
mulated and the boys took up the sug
gestion with a vim that means success
for the big undertaking.
Another stag is shortly to be staged
The herald., 1915-01-28
THIRSTY THIEVES.

Thirsty thieves. who, it is believed
had secreted themselves under a
counter in the building occupied by
Felix Leblanc as a saloon at Pelican
and Pacific avenues, drank the con.
tents of several bottles of whiskey
and then got away with more bottles
of liquor which they found on the
shelves, together with a saving bank
containing about 80, sometime during
the early hours of Saturday morning.
There was no evidence of the thieves
breaking into the place. but two doors
were found unbolted, throgh which
they apparently made their escape.
The herald., 1915-01-28
RALLY A SPLENDID SUCCESS
Large Representative Audience, Prom
inent Sneakars

thursday this district had one of the
finest rallies held in the CITY in con.
nectlon with the Stay in School,
campaign. Statisticians have learned
by careful examination of 10 400
cases that the average man who has
gone thru the High School or the
Technical School makes so much moro
than the man who has left school
earlier, that, in life of 30 years, il
amounts to sum which is equivalent
to s11 returns on every day spent in
school. This is in addition to the
broader outlook on life and the better
social standing the more liberal edu-
cation gives.
These facts seemed so important
that a committee of business men got
together with the intention of bring
ing them before the fathers and moth
ers of boys and girls that the next
generation be given a chance, hence
the Stay in School Campaign"
AT the Thursday meeting in this dis
trict, the large audience was ad.
dressed by Superintendent of Public
Schools, j. Mari Gwin; Mr.. Burgis
and his Honor, the Mayor.
Each speaker presented the aspect
of case that appealed to him most
forcibly and the audience expressed
its appreciation in hearty applause.
Pupils of Belleville and of No. 4,
sang songs, in several, of which tie
entire assemblage Joined. Mr.. Fred.
Stansburg introduced the speakers.
Many of the presidents of the organi-
cations who are working for the vel
fare of the people of this district,
served on the reception committee.
The herald., 1915-01-28
TO GET DAY IN SEVEN.

Fire Chief Pujol said Friday he be-
lieves the Fire Board will consider the
recommendation made in his report to
the annual meeting that the rules OF
the department be amended to give
the firemen one day off In seven in
stead of one day in eight, as now. 1t
will require an act of the Legislature
to amend the rule. Rule 154 of the de.
partment which is in conformity with
Section 1 of Act 1874 Of 1908 is: Mem
bers will be allowed one day of in
eight with pay, and fifteen days vaca
ton with pay"
The herald., 1915-01-28
Klink, Mrs. c. NJ. McEckron. and Mr..
and Mrs. J. A. Kinkaid.
INSPECT BIG PUMPS.

Unfavorable weather conditions Sat
urday did not interfere with the in
spection of the pumping station on
Bayou Barataria by Mayor Behrman,
George A. Hero, and members of the
New Orleans Real Estate Board and
other commercial bodies.
The outing covered the better part
of the afternoon and was continued
through an almost incessant rain. The
journey was made by automobile and
on board Captain II. II. Harvey's yacht
"Destrahan."
One of the smaller pumps was put
in operation by Mr.. Hero, who an
nounced that the plant probably would
be completed and ready for the formal
opening on Saturday, February 13.
The herald., 1915-01-28
pYTHIAN SOCIAL CLUB.

On Thursday, January 2Sth, The
Pythian Social club will hold specia
meeting for the purpose of perfectins
arrangements for their complimentary
dance to be given in the early part Of
February, which promises to be one
of the most enjoyable ever given al the
Pythian Hall. The meeting to ~e held
Thursday at 1880 p. m, at the hall is
for the purpose of perfecting arrange
ments, appointing committees, and the
chairman requests all the members
who can do so to be present.
The herald., 1915-01-28
LETTER LIST.

List Of unclaimed letters remaining
at Station A, N. o. P. o., for the week
ending January %, 1915.
Ladies-Mrs. L. Brown, Mrs. NJ
Boue, Mrs. Emma Green, Mrs. ]. Park
er, Mrs. N. P. Patterson.
Gents.-John Cruanas, Eligla Elem
ings, Anderson Haynes, Chas. Handler
son, unions Jones, James Lorio, W
P. Mcdonald, S. Robinson. Willie
Robinson, Jane Terrell, Edward Thorn
as, Rev. ]. D. Wright.
JOSEPH vOGETLE, Postmaster.
J. w. DANIELS, Supt.
The herald., 1915-01-28

ussrsh to become chaplain in the
r.s., States Army with rank OF
xsi lieutenant.
M appointment of Mr.. Schliesser
,ss exalted position is due in a
rt Measure to the fact that he was
,s,ieut for the ministry at the time
! vryed In the First Missouri In
nm n the war with Spain in 1898.
h sAlesser also has the dis
aaisr Of being the first Lutheran
rshc Of the Missouri Synod to
A ssplancy of the United States
ny h recommending Mr.. Schlies-
r. spointment to the army he had
n sdonement of the entire clergy
III chrch represented here in New
/ tass md slso of the State of Louis
\ m A few weeks ago, prior to his
/ sdstusnt, he was ordered to texas
a. fuas, where he went through
.u sssere examination in keeping
VI be nquirements of the commits
~ oecers Of the military service
n 4 w after he had passed this
/ animation 30 successfully that he
I n sneusly considered. Senator
Es3shf toek up the matter with Sec
NJ Garrison in person, and the
~ friends Of Mr.. Schliesser here
n he Herald in offering him con-
nnaticns In his success.
M. NJ. 6chliesser was born in
ancs Ohio, on September 10th,
III ~ afterwards moved to Farm
sA 10. where he went to school
I'D he sse Of seventeen years. Ac-
rsas 70 good old German custom,
sW compelled to learn a trade al l
kuepleted that of a marble cutter
III Louis. No. During the Spanish
neneaa War. he enlisted with the
nj Missouri Infantry and after be-
snstAred out he went to the Theo-
M Seminary of the Evangelical
1asan Church, of Springfield, Ill.
m!sd there for seven years, a.
IN q which he was graduated
auAlzed . minister Of that faith,
Sdlraton taking Place at Kings
~ 1uaS Since 1911 he has had
Rd Tie Trinity Lutheran Church
swns his stay here he has been
y nccessful. The congregation
s1Ased thirty-five per cent, and
asvslsht per cent of the church
~ been paid. During this time
"oeeation has grown numerical