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The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
Neck and Neck,

Would-Be Hunter-Here am, tied
to my desk. during the hunting season.
Wish was young bachelor minister
Just after Christmas.
His Friend-Elucidate?
w. r. H.-Oh. I might be able to ex-
change some OF the ties.-Albany Ar.
gus.
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
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Fl[ApNp!(y; 6;
BEGIN ON SMALL SCALE.

Where we love Is home:
Home that our feot may leave, but not
our hearts.
Tho DER us shines the jasper-lighted
dome.
The chain may iensthen. but 1t never
parts. i T.r
How small sum may young
couple wed on?" Is q query which is
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
The Idea.

81 see where very clever dog IL
the star OF play lately produced"
Il suppose they did that to make II
q howling success" ~,
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24

Height Of Mcannsss.
There is lot Of comfort In not hav.
Ing an umbrella when somebody wants
to borrow onc.-i,os Angeles Express,
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
HUSBAND on PARENT r,Rsra

She. who denies me. would have;
WHO Graves me. desplse;
Venus hath power to rule my heart
But not to please mine eyes.
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24
SERIOUS BUSINESS GIRLS.

Ye guiding powers who Join and part.
What would ye have with me?
All. warn some more ambitious heart.
And let the peaceful be!
The Ordway new era., 1915-12-24

arrived foreigners cheerful at this sea
son of the year. One can easily I'm
agine how barren Yuletide without
the incidentas and frivolities OF the
season would be to these poor folk.
who are not only separated from their
homes. but are in a new country.
among new faces and strange sur
roundings Naturally. they would miss
the merrymaking of the old country
and the greetings OF their lifelong
friends. says the Philadelphia North
American.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25
BLESSING THE WATERS
As Safeguard Against Floods-in
Memory Of Christ's Baptism.

Midwinter in ST. Petersburg each
year sees a unique and solemn cere.
mony, called the blessing of the
waters" A chapel of ice. richly dec
Grated with ornaments from the pal
aces and churches and dedicated to
St John the Baptist, is erected on the
frozen surface of the River Neva. The
river is then called the Jordan and re-
ligiouS services are conducted in the
temple by the metropolitan or high
priest of the national church, attend
ed by the emperor and all his court.
The ceremony is in memory of the
baptism of Christ. and is supposed to
be safeguard against dangers from
floods, as well as to benefit those who
make their living on the sea.
A hole S cut in the ice in the center
of the floor Of the chapel. From this
the people are baptized by sprinkling
by the priests, and the faithful mem
bers of the Greek church go in vast
crowds to get their share, while re-
ligious devotees often plunge into the
ice-cold flood through the hole. III
they catch cold and die as they ofteu
do, heaven is secured for them. On
the evening before the ceremony de-
vout churchmen make crosses on
their thresholds to prevent the evil
spirits that are driven from the water
from taking refuge in their houses.
Both blessing and a curse to st.
Petersburg is the River Neva. Upon
its banks the most magnificent pal
aces are erected The numerous
islands are parks or pleasure grounds
of the people and are filled with re-
sorts that are thronged during both
the winter and summer months.
There is only one permanent bridge.
the remainder being so constructed
that they can be removed when the
stream freezes over, as it usually
does in November, when the teams
and pedestrians pass over the ice un
til April. The Jockey club holds its
race meetings on the ice.
But when the spring thaw comes or
when a strong northwesterly wind
| blows the water in from the sea sew
eral days in succession, there is great
danger of flood, for the city is not
more than four feet above the mean
level of the river When flood Is
coming the inhabitants are warned
by the firing of guns. Ice jams are re-
moved by dynamite and the army Is
ordered out with axes. There is no
way to prevent the floods that come
with the winds.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25
RebelliOns in China.

A rebellion in China, as a rule is
a comparatively harmless AFFAIR. Tho
people inform the Governor that his
eXactions are In excess of custom and
that he must reduce them. II he
agrees the matter ends. II not, there
Is demonstration and perhaps some
shooting, but this Is only prelimin-
airy to a compromise for the Peking
Government never backs up It's OIL
cials when force has to be resorted
to. and the people have far too much
respect for authority to push any
successes to extremes.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25

shivered. "Are you ill.," he ques-
toned from sincere solicitude.
She shook her head. "I'll be all
right when we get back to the
lounge. l am merely overwrought." F"
In the lounge Gafford bade her
good nirht. "Be careful" he UT ed.
II can't tell you all, but am afraid
the tea-house affair was even more
serious than it seemed. DO not 60
out without an escort. Promise me,
Miss McRae."
"a promise for PROMISE" she
laughed. an b, careful. Good
night, Lieutenant Gafford = Ameri-
camp
Good night, Miss McRae-loyal
lady" said Gafford, and stood at at
tention until she left the room.
There was note in his voice as he
entered rickshaw and directed the
boy to the House of Moon Faces In
the street Of shops.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25

ization? What did you want with
me? Was the lady duly grateful for
the interest you took in her affairs Z"
Ga!ford frowned. "Kate," he said,
"I met woman tonight-a real
woman-not painted female. She
was sweet, cool, fresh, like dew-wet
fower-all that woman ought to be
the sort we like to think our moth
ers must have been as girls"
White Kate's lips drew outward In
hard smile.
$50 the lady was kind, good Ro-
meo. But please, Gaffy, don't tell me
1t was love, even at second sight"
"Quit rotting," snapped Gafford
shortly. Cant man admire a girl
without dragging in the element Of
love? Can't he describe her in a COM
mandatory manner to another woman
without her exhibiting pique at his
remarks.
His opposite laughed slightly.
MY dear Gaffy, Pm not jealous Of
your unsophisticated damsel, whom
you so gallantly rescued from the
OGRE" she rejoined, drawing fan
from her sleeve and waving it in idle
fashion. "But-to hear you begin to
ucoSiioe any woman IN the language
of mawkish schoolboy in his teens
is rather shock, even to a painted
female like me-"
Gafford chuckled. "You are jeal-
ous," he jibed.
"Only wise," she flashed back. "I
know too much about men and wom-
en- as they are to look for sweet, cool,
fresh, flowerlike specimens in either
sex. The devil has mortgage on
us ALL"
49," said Gafford, suddenly cold,
"then all those orations of yours to
me in the past-all this appealing to
what you called my real self, this ar
gument that should try to be some
thing / am not-was a pose-a pas
time eh, Kate?"
She WINGED and bit her crimson lip
with white teeth. She dropped her
hands to the table and extended one
until it touchd the cup of sake be-
fore him.
To BE Continued.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25
MExICo's NATIONAL ANTHEM.
Its Promiscuous Playing Punishable
BY Arrest.

In Mexico the national anthem Is
held in such high esteem that per-
mission must be secured from tie
authorities to play it at places not
incldded in the list provided by law.
1t was played recently in a church
at Tierra Blan,o in honor of Arch
bishop Gui low, who was visiting the
place. but no permit having been
secured the church dignitary was
arrested, Imprisoned and fined for
the offense and a fine was also inn
posed on every member of the or
chestra which had been secured to
play the anthem, The law for keep
ing sacred the national anthem was
passed to prevent its use at bull
fights and theaters.-New York
Tribune.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25
Ants as Food.

In Brazil there is large ant which
is regarded by the natives as good to
eat, when roasted-a delicacy as
choice, indeed. as snails are rated nv
the French. Sometimes they dress
the tiny creatures up like little dolls
and put them In boxes to sell to
tourists as q Brazilian curiosity.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1915-03-25
SYNOPSIS

Ned Gafford, who has been unJustiy
accused of treason when at west
Point, and gone to Japan, has become
an opium slave. While in an opium
dream, he overhears a conversation
between two Japanese who want a
war against the U. 5. for the sake OF
selling their "Blue Bombs" which
are an invention of karloff, Russian
Nihiiist.
Later Gafford saves Shiela McRae,
daughter of the American Secretary of
of State, from abduction by Oshitua,
the Japanese of whose crime Gafford
was accused.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
Are You Going TO Move?

IF YOU move, telephone The Stars
l. Circulation Department. Main
a4oo. and our carrier boy will see
that you do not miss a single copy of
The Star Remember the number,
Main o40o.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12

The vessel is heavily laden with
$4,000 bales OF hemp from Manila
and other general cargo.
The Minnesota has gone aground
on the same mud flats on several
previous occasions.
The Dakota. sister ship OK the
Minnesota. was lost off the Jap-
anese coast several years ago.
The Minnesota is the largest liner
in the trans Pacific service.
The Minnesota left Seattle Feb
rnary 6. and was on its return trip
from Hong Kong when It
grounded.
The number OF passengers Is
unknown here. -
At Manila. a delegation OF school
teachers was taken aboard.
The liner has a crew OF nearly
800, two hundred and twenty eight
of whom are Chinese
II is 622 feet long. 1916 feet wide.
and 1910 feet deep. 1t was built at
New London, Conn. in 1904. and
its indicated horsepower is 10000.
The Inland sea is the name.
given TO an exceedingly picturesque
body OF water or strait which. in
Japan. separates the island of Hon.
do on the north from the Islands
OF Shikoku and kiushiu on tho
south. The length of the strait is
about 240 miles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12

Now that it's all over. Il seems
20 rs most everybody IN Seattle has
had an embarrassing moment over
which good deal oi good uaturcd
laughter has been enjoyed. There
we're hundreds OF letters In The
star contest. and there were scores
Of incidents related that we're Fun.
nier than anything we've heard for
some time.
After considerable difficulty In
choosing the very best among q
lot of good letters. the s. prize was
finally awarded 10 Bob Monteiih.
OF the 4. =. $. South Dakota. His
letter follows
last summer Will. s.hsr. In san frsns
else. . arvpp~d Ints a movie sh"s veil np
on Market st.
4 r-sl had b~~n sbsut half shown when
Q ent~r~d. 80 . wsit~d aniu the nest show
In order To tho first part Of the MIN
When ! srvs~ from my seat. whi~h was
well down in frpsnt. u ~ss dsrk. snd tbs
Iisht frym the machine shining In my
face dsssi~d mr.
NJ fiat hat slipped frsm my hand. aud.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
BEER! WHY
THE IDEA!
SAYSJOHN

The stuff sold IN beer bottles by
Johnny Clancy. intoxicating
Shocklng,' Perfectly shock.
inE,i,
Johnny. in high dudgeon. has
gone to Judge Albertson and de-
manded a chemical analysis.
And Judge Albertson has cited
Prosecuting Attorney fundin to ap-
pear in court "Wednesday morning
TO explain. II he can. why he ever
imagined the stuff wasn't as harm
less ms milk
The Judge will also ask Lundin
why a chemical ANALYSIS should not
be made iurtanter. To purge the
fair name of Clancy. which has
been under stigma since the au.
thorities ralded the Pacific Social
clubhouse on 81. Patrick's day.
or course. the bottles were la
beled beer" and people have
been known 20 leave Clancy's q bit
"teed" ut times. and Johnny says
he understands Lnndin thinks the
dope taken in the raid was intoxi.
eating liquor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12

FOR SEATTLE
A LASKA!

"A Truly a magical word! Never so
magical as today.
Twenty-six millions to be expended on
the government railroad is but the beginning
The rs millions will open up the way to 26
billions.
And Seattle is the gateway through which
this wealth must flow.
Seattle is bound to reap the harvest Al
ready, in the first preparations for the con-
struction work, large quantities of supplies
are being bought in Seattle. This year alone
there will be expended $2,OO0,000 on con-
struction work.
No fleetins, vanishing boom is this new
magic of Alaska. For 20 years to come, and
for 20 years thereafter, and then on to the
end Of time probably, Seattle will continue to
prosper in proportion to the development of
Alaska.
II will be gradual, permanent prosperity.
The impetus given Seattle and the growth
of the city following the discovery of gold
in Alaska are scarcely to be compared with
this new momentum for better times.
Seattle, Queen City of the West. is on
the threshold of its greatest prosperity.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT
PRIZE AWARDED TO u. S. SAILOR

o. 10 customary With s<iier~ hats. teeh
= sssd ioas r-tl. p.s.~d. and. s~~'sg .
dsrk ebJ~sf b~srslh . e<st. sis-p<d ass
tsoh hsia ~ u with xa.d. healthy Grtpl
Immediately sny ~ fseiinx s"id
~. that n wss s.rse p~~ssas foot. asd
ned the obJ~~t ~ ny -~.seh.
.rs. si ta,~sasiF fsy s~ass 81 he1ftna
i~t .s kssw that the f..t bsi.assa to
.srs. nsssls-s. fss . man dgs't sss~n like
that
ssssrfh htss eiss tsld me that u wss no
giass Tor . ats~ sstisr - stay Needless
10 sds. Z mad. msat knet. ~ that aisis
s.tir~d an n.hss ta rescue tnt hat .
nat % much because Q waited the hat.
hut s~e.s.s ~ b.d my .hip's name priat.
81 all ever the frpnt .sd nsy .~n rssne
%. The ia.ffe non Wo>Tgffu.
a. =. ssafh BaAefa.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
SEA FIGHT
REPORTED
in BALTIC

LONDON. April i2.-Rsports
that a German squadron hss &C.
capped the British blockade OF
the kalser's naval bases and
has been engaged by British
warships off Norway. south Of
Bergen. were received today
from number Of Scandinavian
ports.
The British admiralty refused
TO comment on the reports.
scandinavian captains arriv-
ing from Copenhagen reported
having sighted German war
ships In the North sea al least
$50 miles from HeiIaoland on
Wednesday and Thursday.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
BIGHOI.E
STOVEIN
.3ERHUII.

Gable dispatches TO the Mer.
chants Exchange Monday re-
ported the Great Northern's big
liner Minnesota. which went
aground at Q p. m. Sunday on a
nudbsnk In the Inland sea, In
Japan, 10 a total loss.
Officials OF the company
which owns the vessel place no
eredence In this report.
Code cables received by them
from the ships captain. they
announced, bear tho news that
two holes have been stove In
the hull OF the Minnesota be-
low tho water line, and that a
salvage corps 10 now at work
Iishterina the cargo so that the
liner may be hauled off at high
tide and examined TO learn the
extent OF the damage.
All passengers we're transferre,
TO the Blue Funnel liner Oanfa
which was standing by. and takei
TO Kobe. Japan.
The cables received Monday from
the Minnesota at the general offic,
OF the company in Seattle said tn,
big vessel was on her way from
TO Kobe, and ran agrount
on the mud flats between ShikolSl
and Hondu islands. at the entranc,
OF the Inland sea.
Has Heavy Cargo
The passengers included nun
Der of United States military off
GERS aud others from Manila, re
turning TO the United States. ]
the Minnesota Is floated and re
paired In time. she win pick up he
at Kobe. otherwis,
they win be brought to this coun
try on Pacific Mail liners.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
GIVE THE
PEOPLE
a BEACH

pile between the public and the 'nes
natural summer playground In seatle-msanoia beach
pile ard obstructive poll
public should given easy access
which, for politics and pe worms could be
reach shsnks Vtneys
skirts Elliott bay the north At tho base o. maa
noia fine Of sand, protected oy the o
excellent bathing beach with scarcely
.nv current. II IS SANDY BEACH NEAR SEATTLE
starting First could set It's pas
senasrs Town or MssnoIs beach In rs minutes
Smith
a OF $4,000 or $4,000
which called eaHeo
drive nd ~hlc o Magnolia for half mile
reaches
-.
COUNCILMAN Lyndy sehy Interested per
sor. who bridge not to have
the interest OF
few bio Magnolia blv on me
/. may be bridge Is there. II 10 a fact
councils sewers eonnntee
and the bridge closed up indefinitely ne
wants to- -. ..,..- Il,
repair money for this city OF the
eg up $500 or 5000 year
20 TO GIVE TO THE PEOPLE ACCESS
ro SUCH PLAYGROUND AS MAGNOLIA BEACH
Il In the Of could take his family on
Sunday tney pm az the end OF the drve
at srbe Tar Fourme
pook beyond beach 70 build fire against
Ioo and you're he Kind of beach where
shirt smoking
pipe md kid could 90 bsrefooteS.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
TIMBER WORK BEGINS

EVERETT. April l2.-The Ever
EFT Timber Co. will begin work
this week on the Tulalip reserva-
tlon. where II will log 100000, 900
feet of timber.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12

SEATTLE THEATRE IN MOVIES
The Seattle theatre VIII be re-
opened Sunday as a combination
vaudeville and movie house. y. r.,
Gardener, an experienced theat-
rlcal man, will handle the business
and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1915-04-12
NOTED EDITOR DYING

KANSAS CITY, April 12.--ww>
r. Nelson, owner of the Kansnf \
City Star. was extremely low e
day. The noted editor suffered
relapse yesterday.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-07-16
Bic Real Estate Deal In Augusta

Stanton, July 11.-One of the
largest land deals ever consumnateo
in this part of Virginia was closed at
Staunton yesterday, when the Sandy
Ridge Coal Company sold its large
holdings in southwest Virginia to E.
R. Boyd, of Grundy, Buchanan
County.
This sale, which was handled by
W. E. Harris, of Stauuton, embraced
a tract amounting to over 1000 acres
of the finest timber land in this part
of the United States. Negotiations
for the purchase of the land by Mr..
Boyd have been going on for some
thine, it is understood that an option,
(which had been given some time ago,
expired yesterday and was prompt
lclosed by Mr. Boyd, who had come
to Staunuon for that purpose.
The Sandy Ridge Coal Company is
made up largely OF number O
Stanton capitalists. Mr. Franz
Holt is president of the company
When seen by reporter last nigh
Mr.. Holt declined to comment on the
Isale. 1t is understood, however, tina
1.-The land brought an extremely goot
Iprice.
Mr. Boyd is son-in-law Of Mr.
Daniel Lichliter, of this place havit
married Miss Ella L;chliter, eldes
daughter of Mr. and Mrs Lichliter
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-07-16
FEDERAL INSPECTOR HERE

In the interest of the birds of Shen-
andoah, H II Bailey, Of Newport
News, District Inspector under the
Federal Bird Laws, is now stopping
in Woodstock. He is here to confer
with the local country game wardens
and to explain the Federal laws to any
one interested in the welfare of the
birds.
Heretofore it has been the custom
to shoot the Night Hawk,
called the "3ull Bat"-throughout
the Valley of Virginia during the
early fall months. Under the Federal
laws it is now against the law to shoot
these birds and the Department hopes
that the public, on being instructed
beforehand, will avoid prosecution by
carrying out the Federal Law, full
copy of which can be secured at any
time by addressing q Il Bailey at
Newport News, Va.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-07-16
Marriage Kept Secret.

Mr.. aud Mrs. Carl Teller have re-
turned to Toms Brook from Roanoke.
where Mr.. Teller was a student of the
National Business College. Mr.. and
Mrs. Teller we're married in Roanoke
the latter part of March and kept their
marriage secret from their friend 5
and relatives Until their arrival
at Toms Brook.
The groom is son of Mr.. and
Mrs J. L. Teller, of Toms Brook,
and cashier of the Valley Savings
Bank at Woodstock. His bride is the
eldest daughter of Mr.. and Newton
Baker, of Mt. Olive, Shenandoah
County and while in Roanoke was
teaching music and studying at Salem
Their many friends wish them a long
and happy welded life.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-07-16
Overturns Into Ravine

Winchester. Va, July 10 Two
high powered motorcsrs-one of them
six cylinder out for the first time
raced several nights ago along 3
narrow stretch of pike ia the vicinity
of hepherdstown, W. Va each at
top speed. Both had gle object
10 view, that OF reaching a safe pass
ing point, but as the top of hill was
reached the rear car, in charge tf
MARVEL Carter. of Berryville Va,
suddenly left the road, ran rto a tree
and upset.
Occupants of the other carl charge
OF C. W. Gaunt. of Berryville, came
upon the scene quickly, but could not
dud anyone for some time Finally
Charles Wiscarver. who was with
Carter, was heard moaning. Garter
aud several young women were after
wards located at The bottom of ra-
vine about 25 feet deep. They were
scratched and bruised and suffering
greatly from nervous shoe k.
Wisecarver was rushed in the Gaunt
machine to the Charles Town Hos
pital, where he was found to be suf
fering from fractured ribs, broken
lcollarbone and internal injuries. His
back also was severely hurt.
Carter's car was demolished. The
cars are said to have raced along ii {
road several miles before the accident
\ occurred. Gaunt was in the lead and
heard the other car coming along a.
rapid speed. Fearing an accident or
the narrow road, if the Carter ma
chine attempted to pass, Gaunt put or
!speed and maintained the lead unit.
the hill was reached.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1915-07-16
Social Events.

Mrs. Delmer D. Davis was hostess
for cards Friday afternoon at her
home on South Main Street.
Mrs c. E Walton made the highest
score. Dainty refreshments were
served.
The guests were Mrs. Virginia
Dorsey, of ashington, Mrs. Ralph
Thomas, of Philadelphia, Mrs. Ruth
|Overcarsh, of Charlotte, N. c., Mrs
G. E. Walton, Mrs. J. D. Grabill,
Mrs F. M. Fravel, Mrs. E. O. Nico
d .mus, Mrs. j R. Miller, Mrs j. M
B auserman, Mrs. W. NJ. Calvert
Misses Jean Judson, Emma Carter
Rebecca Paxton, Nan Williams
Madge Funkhouser, Eleanor Grablll
Pearl Cline and Caroline Pence.
Miss Mary Ester Martin gave
birthday party to quite number O
her friends on last Monday evening
from 8 to s O'Clock. The occasion
was a gala Que for all the little folks
present aud most enjoy able evening
sp mt by all. Ice cream and othel
dainties were served during the eve
ming.