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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
ENLIGHTENED PRACTICE.

The remarkable change in the at
.itude OF the medical profession to-
ward the use OF alcohol in the treat
ment OF disease is shown by the rec
ords OF the Cincinnati hospital, an In
stitution among the greatest OF its
class in the world and located in one
OF the whisky centers OF the United
States. For the year 1914 only seven
pints OF intoxicants we're used for its
patients for the entire twelve months.
while during six months OF 1898, al
though the capacity OF the hospital
was considerably less, the records
show the use Of more than seventeen
hundred pints of whisky, beer, wine
and gin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
DECREASE IN WHISKY.

The following figures are from the
Wall Street Journal: Production OF
whisky in Kentucky in January was
1.9S0,000 gallons. against 6,1O2,452 gal
Ions in January, 1914; production in
Pennsylvania was 1.O73,s0s gallons in
January, against 1,552.445 a year ago.
and in Maryland 506,9l9 gallons,
against 91S,5S2. Whisky bottled In
bond in January was 691.50S gallsus.
as compared with 92S.1s7 in January,
1914. The Kentucky decrease for ono
month was &c 2-3 per cent, the Penn
sylvania decrease practically 33 per
cent and the Maryland dealers over 40
per cent.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
DRUNKENNESS AND DIVORCE.

A home a day. It is stated. was
wrecked by divorce last year in Chi
cago. A Chicago newspaper. investi-
eating as to what extent alcohol is
responsible, gives summary Of its
findings. Habitual drunkenness. IL
says. is the charge in l52 OF these d.
vorce cases. To this charge others
were added in 124 cases. In 80 of
these lin which the charge was drunk
enness and cruelty. women we're the
complainants. These two charges ap-
pear together more frequently than
any other one combination of charges
on which divorces were granted. The
cases tabulated were tried before
judges Of the superior court. Others
which came before the circuit court
we're not tabulated.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
A PROGRESSIVE DISEASE.

Families that serve wine at meals
are doing the greatest injustice to
their children, for instead OF allowing
them to drink anything but nonintoxi-
eating drinks they are starting that
progressive disease that may end in
their ultimate death or disgrace. To
see a beautiful young cir! drink a
cocktail or even a glass Of sherry
offends health aristocrats. for they
know that poison is contained in every
drop. The misfortune OF all poison
taking lies not only in the always ad-
vancing appetite but in the always
receding will.-Lillian Russell.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Hardly Complimentary.

A New England housewife one after
noon received a call from a hobo to
whom that morning she had given
some doughnuts.
The knight OF the road doffed his
ragged headpiece and with great civil
ity addressed her thus:
Madam. this morning you gave me
three doughnuts. Would II be asking
too much TO request a fourth"
'I'll be glad to give you another" +"
said the woman, as she prepared to
wrap one in a newspaper. $50 you
like my doughnuts. do your"
1T isn't that, madam" explained the
hobo. You see. some friends CT mine
down in the meadow wish to have a
game OF quoits."
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
LIQUOR AS HOME wRecksR.

The searchlight is being thrown up
on the alcoholic question from every
angle OF vision. Chicago Herald has
investigated from the matrimonial
angle. To what extent is alcohol re-
sponslble for the wrecking Of houses
by divorce? Answering this question
for Chicago-which city. 1t is said.
had a divorce day last year-the
Herald gave tabulated report. Its
findings show among other things that
the two charges OF habitual drunken
ness and cruelty are more frequent in
divorce cases than any other one COM
bination OF charges.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Marrlan. and Mathematics.

YES" said the old mathematician.
with CLEAN in his eyes, I've always
looked at it that way. Marriage is ad-
dition; when the little ones come It's
multiplication; when dissension looms
up to cloud the horizon of their happi-
ness it's division, and when the final
parting comes it's subtraction!"
And how about divorce?" asked the
listener.
"Oh. that would come under the de-
nomination OF fractions"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
RAILROADS Ans RUM.

RAILROADS ANs RUM.
A certain railroad. says Golfers.
announces with pardonahle pride that
Il carried last year on fits 10000 miles
OF track 1ss.111.s76 passengers. and
not one Of these passengers was
killed in a train accident. That"
says the Canton (O) Daily News. rs
one OF the biggest zeroes, one OF the
mightiest noughts. that the year has
TO boast Of" Another newspaper. the
Butler Pa) Citizen. writes: There
is no doubt whatever that this condi-
ton was rendered possible only by the
company insisting on strict sobriety
on the part OF its employees. With
drunken engineers. drunken dispatch
ers, and drunken conductors. accidents
and deaths would have been common.
Drinking on the part OF employees
used 10 cost their employers lot OF
money one way or another. But now.
adays il only costs the railroad man
his job
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
VODKA AND WAR,

The greatest single sentence ever
uttered for prohibition" Charles
Johnson asserts in the American Re
view OF Reviews. came from the lips
of NJ. Kharitonon. controller OF the
Russian treasury, speaking before the
budget committee OF the Russian par
lament II ran thus: with the war
and without vodka Russia is more
prosperous than with vodka and with.
out the war"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Pitiless.

Some men have no hearts" said
the tramp. I've been atellin' that
feller am so dead broke that l have
to sleep outdoors"
Didn't that fetch him." asked the
other.
Nav. He toll me he was a-doin' the
same thing. and had to pay the doctor
for tellin' him to do t."-Christian
Register.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Exposed.

And you say you can't imagine how
you get your attack OF hay fever?"
Cant account for 1t nohow. doc
but. say, come to think. | did run a
risk. / sat next to a girl in a car
who carried a copy OF When Knight
hood Was in Flower. and suppose
got a sniff OF the pollen"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
He Had Painted Too

MY dear fellow" said the artist,
you can't imagine how much work
there was in painting that picture"
"Oh, yes. | can" said the young
country lad. my father made me paint
the barn one summer"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Saffron Beam.

II fear that you are inclined to look
on your fellow man with jaundiced
eye." remarked the altruist.
1T isn't my fault" said the pessi-
mist MY fellow man shows on an
average such a broad yellow streak
that the reflection has affected my
vision"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
somethIna RadleaIIx Wrona.

There is something radically wrong
with the farmer who is opposed to
good roads.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Fresh STUFF.

Il like a summer resort which has
old legends attached to it."
Current gossip is good enough for
me-"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Love is supposed to be a tender pas
sion, but sometimes the girls father
makes il a tough proposition.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

The man who is away from homo
most of the time lodges a lot Of do
mestic trouble.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Half-staryed hens are not so produc-
tive as fat ones.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Some Office holders get up and howl
about the burden OF holding a political
Office, bat never think OF resigning.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Happy is the home where Red Cros.
Ball Blue is used. Sure to please. Al
grocers. Adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Few men are able TO appreciate get.
ting the short end OF a joke.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Tank Beverly says that II fish could
vote the angleworm would be elected.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
Home Of the Golden Trout.


The general country is one Of the
most beautiful in America, abounding
In splendid streams. noble valleys.
striking ridges. and towering noun
tains. Some OF the best trout fishing
in the world is found here. The parh
is the home OF the celebrated golden
trout. which is found nowhere elRe ~
such perfection OF color.
These mountains and valleys form
literally one of the most available
pleasure spots on the continent. 1t is
easily travelled and abounds in fine
camping grounds. The water is drink
able in all the streams. Aside from
the sequoias the largest, Oldest, tall
est. and most valuable forest trees ar.
found here. There are forests of pine,
FIR, cedar. and many deciduous trees
that are fairly royal. There are many
shrubs. wild flowers. ferns and MOSES
OF wonderful luxuriance and beauty.
Il is park OF birds.
In laying out the boundaries OF So.
quota National park some OF the most
superb OF American scenic country
was unaecountably omitted. Just TO
the north lies the wonderful valley OF
the Kings river with ITS spectacular
canyon and picturesque mountains.
while directly on the east, over the
Great Western divide, lies the valley
OF the Owens river widely celebrated
for its beauty. Mount Whitney, on ita
east bank, is the loftiest mountain ia
the United States. These two dis.
tricts are easily reached from the ma.
tionai park, OF which they are in ef.
feet, though not in administration ava
protection. natural part.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Expensive Nitrogen.
Dried blood as a source of nitrogen
Is always expensive.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Patience abused becomes fury.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28
IeT1peIa9lflcel al .
~o -3aa&S

Conducted By the National Woman's
Christian Temperance Union.)
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

Fence the hens out and tho gardens
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1915-10-28

the lower ones Of which swept the
ground. Like the young trees OF to-
day, the ancient sequoia and the
clump OF trees of similar age which
grew close TO II must have been a
charming adornment OF the landscape
BY the time OF Marathon the trees
had lost the hard, sharp lines OF
youth, and were thoroughly mature.
The lower branches had disappeared,
up to a height OF a hundred feet or
more; the giant trunks we're disclosed
as bare. reddish columns covered with
soft bark six inches or a foot in thick
ness; the upper branches had ac-
quired a slightly dropping aspect; and
the spiny foliage. far removed from
the ground. had assumed a graceful.
rounded appearance. Then for CEN
turtles. through the days of Rome, the
Dark Ages and all the period OF the
growth OF European civilization, the
ancient giants preserved the same ap-
pearance, strong and solid, but with q
strangely attractive, approachable
quality"
The Sequolas are found scattered
all over the park. which has an area
OF 16l. .597 acres. but the greater trees
are gathered in 13 groups OF many
acres each. where they grow close to
gether.
The following Is a list OF few OF
the principal trees. with their names.
height, and diameter:
Giant Forest Grove.
General Sherman. height, 2799 feet:
diameter, 36.5 feet.
Abraham Lincoln. height, 27O feet;
diameter. 81 feet.
William Mckinley. height. 291 feet;
diameter. 2s feet.
Muir Grove.
Dalton. height. 292 feet; diameter.
81 feet.
Garfield Grove.
California. height. zee feet; diam
eter. 80 feet.
General Grant Grove.
General Grant. height. 264 feet;
diameter. 30 feet.
George Washington. height. 255
feet; diameter. 20 feet.
The General Sherman tree was dis.
covered by James Wolverton. a hunt.
er and trapper. on August Z. 1879. at
which time he named the tree in
honor OF Generr' Sherman. under
whom he had served during the war.
The Dimensions OF this tree are as
follnXa.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
NIGHT RIDERS SENT
Up FOR LONG TERMS
Many Others Charged With
Similar Offenses Await
Trials.

Hartford KY. Aug. s0.-Three r,er
who pleaded guilty in Ohio county cir
,uit court Of being members of a band
If night riders, who for months spread
error throughout this section of west
,rn Kentucky, today are serving sem
.ences in the state prison. One other
yesterday was acquitted by a jury,
md 60 defendants are awaiting trial
Aphraim Reisinger, a coal miner,
admitted he Piled the lash when Reu-
zen Howard, a merchant, n his wife
we're whipped at Horton the night of
June ~. He sought to secure a three
year sentence. as Jerry Clark and
Ernest Webster, who participated in
The whipping, had done earlier in the
week. Commonwealth Attorney
Ringo, however, refused to compromise
and insisted that a five-year sentence
be imposed. Howard testified he and
Mrs. Howard We're whipped until they
5led. He said the reason given him
Tor his beating was lack of industry.
Reisinger, Clark and Webster were
taken to prison after Reisinger accept
ed the longer term.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
GERMAN RAID ON
PARIS THWARTED
WarpIane RiddIed BY Bullets
of French Aviators
Raiders Escape From
Pursuers.

Paris, Aug. 3O.-Four German mill
tary aeroplanes attempted to make a
raid on Paris this morning. They were
attacked by a French air flotilla and
n of the German machines was shot
TO pieces in mid air.
The German machines crossed the
French lines flying at a great height
and driving toward the city of Paris.
When over a point to the north of the
capital, they sighted a French air flo
tilla which was waiting for them and
three of the German a~eroplanes
wheeled about and headed for the
German lines.
Two of the German machines es-
capped. but one was outdistanced by
its pursuers and was riddled by bull
lets. 1t fell flaming into the forest of
Halatte, where the burned bodies of
two aviators We're found.
The fourth machine dropped five
bombs at Montmorency, a town Is
miles from Paris. No one was hurt.
The batteries at Montmorency opened
fire on the aeroplane, but it got away
in the haze.
Travellers arriving in Paris by train
from the north can see at almost any
hour from 10 to Is French ~warplanes
in the air at the same time, protecting
the capital from German air raids.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02

GREAT, SAYS VILLA
Investment Of Monterey Con.
Observation-Disclosures Con-
ference Expects to Re-
sumo Sessions Soon.

Washington. Aug. 3o.-General Villa
t~elegraphed his Washington agent from
Durango, saying the defeat of Carranza
troops at Villa Garcia, several days
60, was very serious, their losses be-
ing 200 dead and about 500 wounded.
Villas forces under General Raoul
Madero continue the investment of
Monterey. defended by Carranza
troops, commanded by General Trevino.
Washington, Aug. 2S.-Further con-
s~ideration of the Mexican problem will
be undertaken soon by the Pan-Ameri-
"a conference probably late next week,
1t was said today by state department
officials.
BY that time all replies to the peace
conference appeal that are expected
viii have been received including the
esponse Of General C~arranza. 1t is
believed General Carranza will urge
recognition of his government.
G.. a. Douglas, counsel for General
I%arranza in Washington, today re-
ceived the f%olloying telegram from
Gen. Pablo Gonzales, general in chief
IN command at Mexico City, under date
of August 26:
Il have the pleasure of informing you
that the general situation is improving
daily. The hunger problem is almost
solved and with reference to railroad
traffic. so oon as this. is resumed with
the north. which will be accomplished
In three or o. days, the aspect of the
country will have changed ~favorably."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
HAITI EXPECTED
TO ACCEPT OFFER
Only Opposition to Police Pro.
teotorate Plan. Proposed BY
u. S, Comes From Pro-
fessionai RevoIutionists.

Washington, Aug. 2s.-It becan.
States for putting Haiti in order con-
template calling upon tho war depart
ment, If necessary. to furnish Officers
for the island police from its corps OF
noncommiss:oned officers VINO have
developed n commanded the Philip
pine conS.abUlary. Officers said the
proposed n~rotcctorate treaty would
provide. only 70: q complete finan-
ciHi nrotectocate z the adn.in.st-a-
ton o. customs houses, but for a ma
tive police force differed py Ameri-
cars
Rear Admiral Caperton ard his ina
:ines viii remain on the island pend
ing ratification OF the treaty and set
ting up h machinery or the protec-
torate. Some opposition IS expected
by the -ebclious element of the north
eli part OF The island, who DO not
look Hi:h faNor upon the ending OF
revolutionary days, but little rea
trouble IS :aoked for.
President Favorable.
Prompt ratification of tie protec-
toTate treaty by the Haitien parlia.
to the state department from George
Davis, at Port au Prince. The charg.
said President d'Artiguenave, head o
the new government, is committed e
the convention n is believed to aav'
assurances of sufficient support from
senator's and delegates to cur iav.
CRADLE action within a few days. IL
presided over the senate Tor severa
years and is popular among his forme'
colleagues.
1t is said provision may be inserted
in the treaty for an extension. if nee,
essary, of the 10-year limit placed CT
the protectorate. Doubt has been ex
pressed as to whether foreign capital
lists would he willing TO make loans t
the government, or invest their none.
tor development of the islands INDUS
.ries without some guarantee agains
he return of such conditions at tn
End of 10 years.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
LLOYD-CEORGE TALKS
WITH COAL MINERS
Paves Way For Conference of
Mine Owners and Labor
Leaders.

London. Aug. 30.-Although 1t had
been announced that Walter Runci-
man. president of the board of trade.
who acted Is arbitrator in the recent
coal strike. would decline to see a dep
utation of miners, Mr.. Runciman and
David Lloyd-George, minister of mu-
nitions, conferred for half an hour to-
day with the committee representing
the men. who came to London from
Cardiff yesterday. Little was accom-
plished today beyond an calculation
of views on both sides. A further con-
ference will be held Monday with rep
resentatives Of the mine owners par
ticipating.
Although dissatisfaction with Mr..
Runciman's award to the miners is
spreading, the mems leaders are stand
ing firmly against another strike at
this time. Nevertheless. reports from
the coal fields today stated that 1000
more men had quit work.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
People CRITICIZE
RUSSIAN MINISTRY
Business Men and Officials De-
clare Reorganization Is
Badly Needed.

Moscow. (via London), Aug. go
after a series of conferences held by
the business men and the representa-
tives of the public bodies in Moscow,
such as the Zemetvos, or provincial dis
trict councils and municipalities par
ticipating in the work of preparing war
stores. a resolution was adopted today
declaring that the lack of coordination
between the Russian cabinet ministers
and the uncertain course of the gov
eminent were hindering the efforts of
the rlunition producers and that the
ministry should be reorganized under
the guidance Of an energetic premier.
The newspapers intimate that the
appointment of NJ. krivoshein, the
minister of agriculture to succeed Jean
l.. Goremykin, as prime minister, is
imminent.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
ALLEGED HEAD OF ARSON
RING IS UNDER ARREST

Portland, Ore. Aug. 2s.-Sanford
Currier, alleged by the police to be the
head of an arson ring operating in
Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and
Portland, was arrested here yesterday
and held in Jail for lack of $4,000 bail.
According to Fire Marshal Jay
Stevens. the alleged arson ring is re-
sponsible for fire damage amounting to
several hundred thousand dollars in
Pacific coast cities. The plan of the
gang. according to the marshal, was
to rent, Or even build a house and fill
it with costly furniture, all of which
would be insured. Then h furniture
would be removed, the house destroyed
by fire and the insurance collected on
both house and furniture.
Grant Hawiy. n of the alleged gang
was arrested several days g and Cur
rier's divorced wife was arrested yes
terday-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
TWELVE BATTALlONS OF
CANADIANS OFF TO WAR

Ottawa. Ont, Aug. 2S.-Twelve Can
adam battalions of infantry are to be
placed in England for final training,
according to an announcement made
here today by the military authors
ties. The troops will be regarded as
reinforcements to be called for service
in France or Flanders as required.
The IL battalions have been selected
from all parts Of canada and are the
best trained corps in the division. They
contain about $4,000 foot soldiers. This
draft viii bring the number of men
Canada has sent to England to 100, 900.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
POWDER SHIPMENT
LEAVES u. S. FOR RUSSIA

Philadelphia. Aug. 2s.-One of the
largest shipments of smokeless powder
ever sent from the United States win
be taken to Russia on the Russian
steamship Voronej, which sails today
from Wilmington, Del. for Archangei,
viz Glasgow.
This shipment consists of nearly
1000, COO pounds Of the highest grade of
this type of powder. and is shipped in
Besides the explosives, the Voronej
has on board 25 auto trucks. shipped at
New York, which were slowed in the
bottom of the vessel to give her sta
bility.
Russian military officers superin-
tended the loading of the vessel as well
IS the manufacture Of the powder.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
GERMAN
KISSES Mr.. BRYAN
Chautauquan Had No Wa,
To Escape Fond Embrace
OF Teuton.

Wichita. Kan. Aug. s0.-.Icha Ora
see. a husky GerE1an farmer. yester-
day kissed w. j. Bryan at tie conclu-
sion OF the cclonels chautauqua ad-
aress at niuaman. Tie impact came
SO suddenlr that Bryan did not have
ar ar~port"nity u siGestep.
Bryan Dlusned like a girl. nut he came
10 his senses Immediately when the
.hrong Of 5000 started cheering. He
lad touched on the war during his lee
sure AID mis- e~lcqEence had stirred Ora
hers hort.
Mr., Bryan. i nave read your paper
for years n IA admired you. made
up my mind that Il ..er ! got a chance
to see you l woIld kiss you. When
saw YOU We're cuming here l knew that
NY wish would he fulfilled. ara it has
been.' said GRADER
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1915-09-02
DREYFUs FORCED TO
DENY DISLOYALTY CHARGE

Paris, Aug. 2S.-Louis Dreyfus. a for
mer member of the chamber of deputies
and head of the firm of Louis Dreyfus
& Co, bankers and grain merchants,
issued today a denial Of allegations
contained in a parliamentary report
published yesterday to the effect that
his firm had sold to agents Of Germany
part of a grain cargo on the steamer
Normandy at Antwerp in August, 1914.
and subsequently sold the grain TIC
France.
M. Dreyfus in his statement admits
that the grain had been sold to Ger
mans, but states that the sale was be-
fore the war began. n that at his
suggestion the German interests had
been sequestered by the French gov
ernment.