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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
A Splendid Line of Pianos.

S. j. Rognlie, the piano dealer, who
for some time past has been located
with the Blakey Drug Co., in the Flat
iron building, now has an exclusive
piano salesroom in the same building
with the finest line of Bush & Lane
pianos that has ever been exhibited in
the city. The Bush & Lane piano is
an old and reliable make and the de-
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Marriage Licenses.

Duncan A. Macarthur, 26, and Olive
M. Root, rs.
Perry Loughrey, 81, and Mabel j.
Melass, 81.
Edward Reedburn, "a, and Lulu
Murray, 81.
Jesse Leigh, 20, and Mabel G. Foss,
IS.
Albert C. Anderson, %, and Alice
White, Fl.
John r. johnson, 81, and Martha
Fyllesvold, 20.
Clarence j. Hanson, "a, and Ella w.
Smith, 26.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Fairly Warned,

whats the value of that trunk?" in
quired the baggageman.
"You mean my wife's trunk over
there?" asked the man. who was smok-
ing Pittsburgh stogie in gold mount
I'd meerschaum holder.
Yes
well, my private opinion is that the
whole outfit amt worth 81. But If
you had ever seen my wife get really
riled you wouldn't lose 1t for million :
Washington Star.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

scenery enroute and visit to the
North Dakota building at the Expo
sition. They mentioned in particular
the primary exhibit Of the Surrey
school as being among the many ex-
cellent features in the exhibition from
the home state. The thermometer at
noon at Tropico, where they now re-
side, showed 80 degrees in the shade
on the 18th Of this month, when they
wrote
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Judge Murray in Great Demand

Judge Murray performed wedding
ceremonies uniting the following par
ties in the holy bonds of wedlock dur
ing the past week:
Edward Reedburn and Lulu Murray.
Perry Loughrey and Mabel j. Me-
laas.
Jesse Leigh and Mabel G. Foss.
The records would in all probability
reveal the fact that Judge Murray
presides at more nuptial events in the
course of year than any other magis-
trate in the state. His popularity
along this light is due no doubt to the
excellent advice with which he con-
cludes all ceremonies at which he
presides.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
signs carried by Rognlie are the most
beautiful we have seen this season.
Presbyterians Buy Extra Lots.

The Presbyterian church recently
purchased the two lots adjoining the
church property on the south, consid-
Grafton $4,000. These lots are nee
essary for contemplated future i'm
provements The organization is in
a splendid financial condition.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Consider the Trees.

The trees are lovely in summer; so
are the women. But how different are
the women and the trees as to their
clothes! To be sure. both are delight
fully clothed, yet. with the abundant
raiment with which the trees are sup
piled, they require but one trunk to
hold it all.-Smart Set.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
4 Marrow Escape.

'rn give you hamburg steak" be-
gan the kind lady, III you'll chop
Here the man darted out Of the yard.
III you. chop the meat she con
cluded. Come back If you're hungry.
| wouldn't think of asking you to chop
wood louisville Courier-Journal.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
lts Place.

This isn't the place, you stupid. to
secure your accommodation on the
steamer. This Is the city health de,
partment."
"Well. oughtn't be able to get IN.
formation here on the berth rateT-.
Baltimore American.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

Frantz Writes Interesting Letter.
A recent letter from Mr.. and Mrs.
D.. II. Frantz, who removed to Cali
'ornia this fall, describes the beautiful
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
x Queer Lack,

wouldn't you like to visit the great
desert?"
Indeed l would. but haven't got
the sand."-Exchange
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Not Present.

He-Do you remember Horatius at
the bridge? She-I don't think l ever
.let him. You know we invite so few
men.-,Judge
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

Mccoy Returns From New York
Paul V. Mccoy, president Of the
Mccoy Department Store, has return
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

Let him who has enough ask for
nothing more. Horace.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25

Failures are but the pillars .of sue
cess.-Old PrOverb.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-11-25
Usually the Wa

q Mamie-She is trying to Keep her
marriage a secret. r
Maud-How do you know2
"She told me So
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
BRITISH SOCIALISTS . FOR WAR ID THE END Hyndman Says This Would Be Result if Vote
 Was Taken

London. April 5--CCorrespondence of the Associated Press. )--H M Hynd- man, the veteran socialist of Great Britain, has sent a letter to NJ. Clem- enceau, the French socialist leader and editor of LHomme Enchaine, in which he says that he believes if all the British socialists. including the Fa- bians, were to put the question to a vote large majority would declare for war to the finish
 Keir Hardie. Ramsey Macdonald and w. C. Anderson, all members of Par lament, and Bruce Glasier have pro duced the impression abroad, says Rydnman, that British socialists op- pose the war almost to the extent of being pro-German. But he denied that these men whom he calls the Scot tish peace-at any price gang" have any influence outside of the independ- ent labor party. and even in that, he claims, their influence is small. lie explains:
 There is not a shadow of doubt that the overwhelming majority of work CTS in this island are on the side of the war Hundreds of thousands of the 1000, 900 soldiers now with the colors are not unskilled and i'll paid workers, but from the ranks of trade unionIsts. There are enlisted no fewer than 200, - 900 miners. whose wages at the time of their enlistment were eight shillings day"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
THREE STAR ACTS
 HEAD LYRICS BILL
MT. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry in The Rube" Favorites Here-0thers
 We'll Known

Headlining a vaudeville bill in which there are three star acts and two others of known ability Mir and Mrs. Jimmy Barry will present 'The Rube," one of the funniest. eleanest and cleverest acts in vaudeville. It is one of those bills that the public likes.
 Mir, and Mrs. Barry have been here before and everybody who saw them will want to repeat the good times The Rube'' was written by Mir Bar ry and every line sointilates. He plays the part of the rube. but it Is a dit ferent sort of character from that gen. orally portrayed. It is a smart. bright. sunny son of the soil Mrs. Barry ap- pears ss an actress in the small tank town and she is as clever in her role as Mir. Barry in his It Is genuine ease of welcome homes for this team
 Sometime ago a prominent Philadel- phia critic heard Miss Genevieve War her play at a private home and iinme- diately made arrangements for her to enter vaudeville. where she Is now d star. In addition to being a harp vir- tuosos. she possesses splendid mezzo- soprano voice that ts quite enjoyable in connection with her playing She is assisted by the violinist Charlotte Francis, and the two offer splendid musical and singing act.
 Eddie Emerson and Jerry Baldwin are noted as the greatest Juggling comedians on the stage and they have just returned from their trip around the world. which took two years. Com edy is mingled freely with the jug gling stunts of the two and 1t Is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
BLANCHE SWEET IN
 THE CAPTIVE"
Second Play of the Popular Maine Star at the
 Ode0n Two


 At the odeon Two this week Blanche Sweet appears In the second of hei stellar productions for the Lasky com pans. this time in "The Captive' House Peters is the leading male char acter in the play. which Is based on the recent Balkan war.
 The story of The Captive" is laid during the days of the recent Balkan war. the plot developing through the love of a young Turkish noble for q Montenegran peasant woman.
 At the opening of the drama, a young peastn of Montenegro, Marko Mar tinovitch, living on the border between Montenegro and Turkey, is supportins bis sister and little crippled brother on a tiny farm with poor, but com fortable cabin. The call to arms comes and he leaves the fields to take up his weapons of war
 In contrast to this one is shown a dinner at the castle belonging to Nah mud Hassan. great Turkish bey who is also leaving for the front to fight for his country. These two introduce tory scenes are followed by a marvel ously realistic representation of the battle of Lule Burges, during which the brave Montenegran peasant is slain and the Turkish noble Is taken prisoner of war.
 For time Mahmud is in prison, but he Is then taken to a Montenegran vil- lage with other captives who are to be allotted to the bereaved women Of the district as servants to do the work Of the slain or absent mon.
 There is thrilling close and the memory of the play will finger
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

laughter and dexterity in just the pro portions that audiences like.
 number Of songs and stories have been put together In a rapid fire sketch Of cleverness After Two A. M." by smith and Kaufman. two bright young men. who appear as young clubmen re- turning home In the early hours of the dawn.
 The Bounding Pattersons are mar xels and among the many stunts they pull off arc eight different kinds of 6ouble somersauits and 50 twisting somersaults on tho trampoline. all in a swing. There Is a liberal amount Of comedy In the act
 As extra added attractions which the public will appreciate greatly, the man. agement has secured the Pathe week ly news service. which shows scenes from all over the world; and the car toon comedies. which include the fa- nous "Heeza Liar" series. These are the two greatest motion picture sub 1eots that a vaudeville house can of- fer and the Lyric audiences have all ways enjoyed them when presented. Their return will be welcomed.
 The Lyric has a matinee every aft ernoon at 2:3o o'clock and two per formanoes nightly. at T:s0 and o'clock with reserved seats for each perform ance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
PROFITS IN NEW VESSELS
Worlds Trade Holds Out Inducements
 to Build Ships

From the Interna tonal Marine Engineer
 ing.
 IL seems strange to those of us who have studied the steamship situation that more vessels are not being ordered in American shipyards. It is true that in the larger yards no deliveries can be guaranteed inside of about 24 months, but several of the yards have berths that are not under contract and others can be hlled with a considerable degree of pro mptness Prices may be somewhat above what they would have been six months or more ago, but it must be borne in mind that continental shpyards have undoubtedly been filled up with naval work to the entire exclusion of merchant marine work since last summer and the same conditions have obtainel in most British shipyards so that very little mer- chant marine tonnage has been launched. few of the British yards are not fitted to handle naval work, and have been turning out1nore or less merchant marine tonnage. but at nothing like the prices of S49 (ES los) per tor. or whereabouts which were quoted year ago. Indeed. recent reports would indicate that with the great increases of cost Of labor and material in Great Britain as well as on the con- tnent, there Is little difference in the cost per ton over recent American prices.
 Investigations made by one of the larg- est American steamship companies in the United States indicate that any difference in the first cost per ton of American built and foreign-bult vessels in the same service Is more imaginary than real. A careful analysis of the operating cost of the two classes of vessels has shown that the delays in port of American built ships for purposes of making repairs etc., have been less than those of foreign built vessels, and, consequently. the earnings of the American-built vessels on the in vestment have been greater than those of the other vessels
 WitE so little new tonnage under con- struction in the shipyards of the world and the existing tonnage afioat decreas- ing at an abnormal rate-to say nothing of the irterned German vessels deteriorat- ing at the rate of about 25 per cent a year-it must be very evident that those people who have vessels to sell after the war ends will be able to reap very large profits. With the financial situation as 1t Is it seems strange that people with money to invest do not fill up with or ders the new yards that are able to guarantee prompt deliveries
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
Shark Swallowed Alarm Clock

From the New York Mail.
 Passengers arriving by the transatlantic liners bring strange stories not all of which are based on the war But 1t seems that the war had had the effect, by les seEing the transatlantic passenger traffic and particularly by removing all the Ger man liners from the paths of the sea, tc reduce the sharks to state bordering or starvation. The condition of the unfor- trnate marine monsters has produced the following weird tale, which Is contributed to the office window:
 "The other day a shark. sometimes known as the pirate of the ocean, was swim ming peacefully along while follow ing in the wake of ship. As usual, he was hungry. His reputation for voracity was well deserved, although he had not gone as far in his indscrimination as to food as some of the sharks who figure in the records have gone. Still he had eaten, with unsatisfied hunger. all he could get of the refuse thrown from the ship.
 "A brother shark had eaten. without content, bag of cinders, which the sail ors had purposely thrown overheard. Other sharks in the school had eaten at various times the following items viz.
 A ladys work box, discarded ships pa pers, baskets, shavings. cordage, ducks. hens. buffalo hides and a tin canister filled with coins not to expand the menu uhduly.
 "The shark about which this item is principally concerned. however had es- chewed all of these articles and was in co nseQuence still hungry.
 Suddenly an idea occurred to one of the sailors on board the followed ship. This sailor had well-founded antipathy for all sharks In general. and for the one who was near in particular He finally detern ined to try new method of soaring the shark away. With this end in view he procured an alarm clock, which he minutes. Then the sailor tied the clock to a rope and dropped 1t overheard. The shark instantly swallowed 1t.
 "The rhythmic ticking of the clock seemed to be soothing to the sea scav- enger, but when the alarm went off he was really and truly scared The shark ms infested this in various ways. He first stood on his hind legs; this is of course, hiu tail, and then turned somersaults. Nothing that he could do, however, served to stop the clock. The influx of sea water swallowed by the shark in his vain efforts to accomplish this seemed only to wind up the clock and to insure it's continued running. If the sharks face could have been seen by the clock 1t might have thus been stopped. but as 1t happened it was. indeed. sad case for the shark. who was apprehensfve that the clock might be an internal machine. The great fish finally took refuge in flight, meanwhile flashing the water furiously with his tail and registering other signs of disapprovai. The pilot fish accom- panied him.
 Several weeks afterward this same shark was captured by the same ship. Wher the monster was drawn on deck by the triumphant crew the clock was still running and keeping excellent time. -rn ward"
 The office window seems to be expected by it's informant to believe this story, but the reader is under no such obligation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
Our Glorious Climate

From the Pittsburg GazetteTimes.
 Their thoughts turned toward the Panama Pacific exposition, it is fair to assume thousands of folk hereatouts have been wishing the past three days that they might be out in San Fran cisco In the winter "the glorious cli- mate of California lures the easterner. It sounds good. But has the coast had anything on the glorious climate of Pittsburg during the most of Febru- ary, 1915, to date?
 The great fair has opened to three days of rain while we have been enjoy ing spring weather for about a fort night, with much sunshine and little precipitation. On Sunday the maximum temperature at San Francisco was 50; in Pittsburg 1t was 61. Atlanta, in the sunny south, could do no better than 50; Atlantic City A, Chattanooga 56. Denver 32, Los Angeles b6, Mem- rhis 54 Norfolk 56, Oklahoma 56. New York AS, Philadelphia 52. The excess in temperature In Pittsburg for Feb ruary has averaged over degrees a 6ay and there has not been anything special in wind. fog, snow or tempes- tuous conditions to send people pos sessed of the wherewithal scurrying to mflder climes Of course this sort cf weather Is not vouchsafed us every year at this season, yet it's good thing not to overlook the favorable facts as we find them. There is q change in process now, but what is written in the meteorological record is written, and the glory that has been Pittsburg's the past few weeks cannot be taken away.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

ing and sacrifice. and the beautiful ideals and humanities of the original plot, with wider range in truer col CTS with bolder strokes than were possible in the novel of the play and will therefore render the story US greatest measure of immortality
 Pauline Frederick. who plays the leading role, attains a faithful concep- ton of the ardent and impetuous. but tender and magnetic qualities of Don ma Roma, and portrays this exacting role with incomparable chatm and grace. Thomas Holding dignifies and ennobles David Rossi. the ideaIist, and the devoted lover of Roma. Frank Losee delineates the villainies of Baron Bonelli with effective subtlety and so on down the line. Every character is portrayed by star.
 It will be at the Majestic theatre all this week and is distinct triumph Tor Messrs. Abernathy and Calman, the play being beyond doubt the greatest film production that has been brought to Birmingham.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
DUSTIN FARNUM IN
 B|G ACT AT ODEON
Famous Actor in Stirring Love Story of Frontier
 Days

Captain Courtesy" starring Dustin Farnum in the title role. is stirring. drama from the pen of Edward Childs Carpenter, the plot of which is laid in is44, when California was under Mex iean rule. The play will be shown at the Odeon Two this week
 Bosworth. Inc) staged the play with the greatest accuracy to historical de- tall. and have been untiring in their efforts to secure the most beautiful. and at the same time realistic effects, particularly on the old San Fernando mission, and to complete the artistic setting of this story. permission was obtained to photograph some very fine interiors. This photopIay is marvel ously realistic as the identical mis- sions spoken of in the story were pho 'tographed whenever possible.
 The story tells of the poverty and misery into which California was plunged under the Mexican rule, and of the struggles of the American settlers against brigands. George Granville, a renegade American, instigates many cutrages against his own people, and during the absence of Leonardo Davis from home, his father and mother were killed by band led by Granville. He returns and vows vengeance against the Mexicans.
 For years he lives in the fastnesses of the mountains. terrorizing the Mex leans. robbing and plundering the spells of his trade going into the col fers of the American settlers fund which was used to maintain an army to fight the Mexicans. Leonardo was dubbed Captain Courtesy" because of his whimsical habit of extreme polite Tess to everyone he held up.
 The story has A thrilling climax, girl, of course, being one of the "eter- nal triangle" which is the basis of the closing scene
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

No summary of bare facts could adequately describe the historical ac- curacy and dramatic integrity of the film adaptation of ''The Eternal City, which will be shown all this week at the Majestic theatre.
 When the impressive and climactic theme of Hall Gaines master work was first presented to the public as a novel the emotions of the world were stirred Ky the beauty, the nobility and the human tragedy of the entire plot. Within an incredibly short time the novel became one of the most wide ly read and discussed books of mod crn literature and this astounding pop ularity resulted in the dramatization of the story, which was further encour- aged by the tense dramatic construc- ton of the book. The pictorial version presents the thrilling incidents and clmaxes, the romance and tragedy, the elements of love and betrayal, suffer-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25

THE COMMUTERS"
 ID BE AT ODE0N
Irene Fenwick in Sparkling Klein Comedy-A Great
 Laugh Producer

One laugh follows another in rapid five-part comedy, "The Commuters which will be seen at the odeon Two this week. 'The Commuters" is founded on that successful stage farce by James Forbes. which enjoyed an un- usually prosperous run under the man. agement of Henry B. Harris a few years ago.
 George Kleine has slightly changed the stage script to meet the exigencies of the motion picture-improvine, as always the original story as the re- suit of the many possibilities of the camera that do not come within the scope of the three or four settings of the stage. That mirth provoking char acter sammy who in the original, is a man about town, is decidedly improved as the long haired- excitablc Italian leader of a Broadway cabaret orchestra, whom the commuters meet on the occasion of their one night out The film fairly bristles with splen- did acting. unique situations ard amusing titles.
 The cast features Irene FenwiclS. present sensation of Broadway who has signed a contract to work exclu- sively in pictures for George Kleine. Miss Fenwick is making the hit of her career as the Lily Cardos of Al IL Woods "the Song of Songs now play ing at the Eltinge theatre, and proh- ably is the only artiste of interna- tional reputation who works regularly for one producer in pictures and ap- pears nightly on the stage.
 Miss Fenwick is seen at her best in "The Commuters" She is ably sup ported by that we'll known comedian Charles Judels, who handles the role of Sammy"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
An Effective Method
om the National Monthly.

After the orchestra had worked itself into the first part of the symphony a woman in the body of the house began telling her companion at great length and in rather loud tones, how delightful it was to listen to music with the eyes shut.
 The man in front of her stood it just as long as he could; then turning to her he said: Pardon me, madam but did you ever try listening to music with the mouth shut?"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-25
A City of Seventy Languages
rn fhn Iondnn ChronIcla

F'rOfn the I5uHuun ITfOnfCIe.
 Tifiis. which the Csar has been terming "a pearl of the Russian crown" was de- soribed by Bryce as "a human melting pot a city of contrasts and mixtures, into which clements have been poured from half Europe and Asia. and show no signs of combining The description holds good today. for there arc said to be 70 ian- guages spoken In the ancient city.