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The herald., 1915-03-04
DIR. j. RUPP.

II was the painful duty of FIR.
Larkin and FIR. Gassagne on Tuesday
afternoon to perform the funeral of
DIR. J. Rupp, one of the beloved mem
bers of the Holy Name parish. They
realized that they were losing one
of their best and most devoted par
ishoners, as well as a dear friend.
His death is not only a loss to his
disconsolate family, but also to the
parish and the Marist Fathers of AL
giers and of jefferson college. They
will ever remember his kindness to
them, and will also think of him In
their prayers.
The herald., 1915-03-04
Reported Loss Of HIa Arm.

While walking along the railroad
track in the Mill Creek yard, John
Wise Of Port Carbon, Pa, fourteen
years, was jostled by a man unknown
to him and he fell upon the track Just
as trip Of cars came which ran over
him. severing his right arm above the
elbow.
Wise walked to the dispatcher's of.
nee. several hundred yards distant
and coolly told the men in the office
he had lost his arm. which they might
find on the tracks. He was hurried
to the office Of physician where he
was given first aid and brought to the
Pittsville hospital. The severed arm
was found as he had stated.
The herald., 1915-03-04
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Last Sunday, John G.. Hantel was
buried. He was a charter member
of the church of which only a few
remain. In his younger days. Mr..
Hantel was a very active church
member as some will recall. May
God grant the lifeless body sweet
rest in the bosom of the earth, and
hereafter, a joyful resurrection to
life everlasting.
Lenten service Thursday at 1880
p. m.
The catecumen will be confirmed
Sunday, March IA and on Thursday
March IS, the pastor will preach his
farewell sermon, and give his last
communion here. All those that
wish to go, may register after each
service.
On March 10, Mrs. A. Schliesser
will go north to visit her mother and
on March 90, the pastor will go to
Arizona to take up his duties with
the 22nd Infantry.
This Friday, the parents of the
Rev. A. Schliesser will leave for Moss
Point, Miss, to visit their son there
Mr.. Chas. Mcmahon is i'll with
rheumatism. Our prayers are offer
ed for his recovery.
The herald., 1915-03-04

n bis hotel In the next town, warn
ing him that enemies were seeking "
get him into trouble.
Rolfe did not get the note for Nc
was away-with the smusglers' !.
truth and verify! II Minna couio
have seen him the next evening
shortly after dark at a cave on inc
lake that WAS a headquarters TOT tne
smugglers, she would have shuddereu,
He seemed to be one Of the grlzzieo
rough looking crew who we're await
ing the arrival Of skin carrying
contraband goods from the Canadian
shore.
Rolfe sat on an upturned keg just
within the cave, when he was IN
tensely startled. One OF the oaho
came into view, forcing before MIN
a prisoner.
81 found him spying on us, the
smuggler explained. In his pocket l
found a note showing that he has put
the revenue officers on to our den
here"
Settle him" hoarsely commanded
the leader of the crowd. Here, you
to the captor and to Rolfe-"take
him over beyond the rocks yonder and
settle him"
Her brother," breathed Rolfe, as
he recognized Harold Graves.
Harold was the worse for severe
struggle and did not notice Rolfe, who
with his captor started to obey the or
ders Of the smuggler chief.
This will do" said Rolfe's SNUG
gler companion, as they got out OF
sight of the cave. Join in, mate, and
help finish him." and he drew his
revolver.
Run for your life," whispered
Rolfe quickly in the ear Of the startled
Harold Graves.
In that flashing second the latter
recognized Rolfe. He uttered a cry
Of profound amazement. but was quick
to avail himself Of the offered OPP
portunity for escape.
He saw Rolfe strike the leveled
gler He saw the latter grapple with
Rolfe. There were loud cries for
help, and Rolfe. denounced as a
traitor to the band, was borne by
some Of its members back to the cave.
1t was an excited, pitiful story that
Harold told to his sister when he
reached home. Even to his crude
mind the indication was irresistible
that Rolfe could not be one of the
smugglers in reality, and oppose their
counsels at the forfeit of his life.
He saved me. that's all know, and
I'm sorry for him." said the subdued
Harold
And your work has brought him
to his DOOM" sobbed his sister, bit
terly.
Then came news that the revenue
officers whom Harold had led to the
den of the smugglers, but had got
| separated from, had made an on
slaught in time to save Rolfe from
the vengeance of the band. All had
been captured.
With a great cry, the next morning
Mtnna sprang from the porch to greet
brisk smiling visitor, Rolfe Ditson.
Soon he explained to her the complete
situation.
Il was employed as a government
agent to get at the inside affairs OF
the smugglers," Rolfe told Minna.
The action Of the revenue officers
has finished my work. have come
to say good-by, for I must return to
| Washington"
| "But-you will come back, some
| timer" faltered Minna.
rs that your wish?" asked Rolfe
quickly.
Her two trembling hands, resting In
his own, made answer, and when
Rolfe Ditson left her, Minna Graves
was his promised wife.
Copyright, 1914, by W. G. Chapman.)
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The herald., 1915-03-04
JOHN GOTTLIEB

On last Thursday, John Gottlieb
Hantel, one of our oldest residents,
died at his home after an illness of
few days.
Mr.. Hantel was born in Danzig,
Prussia, on June II, 1926. He came
to the country, fifty years ago and
landing at New York City, he re-
manned there one year He then
went to st. Louis and lived there
seven years. Forty-three years ago
he came to Algiers and has remained
here ever since. He was a devout
Lutheran and was one of the or
ganizers of the Trinity Lutheran
church.
Mr.. Hantel is survived by his wife,
who was Miss Amelia Marie King,
and by one daughter, Mrs. H. Bruins
Sam and by three sons, Max, Charles
and Emile. Thirty-three grandchil-
dren and seven great grandchildren
also survive.
The funeral took place Sunday af-
ternoon at o'clock from his late
residence, $50 Verret street. Funer-
al services were held at Trinity Luz
theran church, Rev. A. ]. Schliesser
officiating. Interment was in st.
Johns cemetery in Canal street. The
pallbearers were grandchildren of
the deceased, viz: Edward, George,
and Max Warnken, Jack Vital,
Charles Hantel, Jr., and Sidney
Puiol
The herald., 1915-03-04
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AS March is the month when st.
Patrick is host, there will be a joint
meeting of the Bible classes. The
following invitation has been issued:
THE Cleaners announce that a
quantity of Shamrock seed has been
sown. This will be in leaf by March
10th. All the Wesley Bible class
and Cleaners are invited to meet at
Gibson Hail. 236 Olivier street on
March 10th at half past eight in the
evening and take part in a Shamrock
picking. A very jolly time is prom,
ised."
The herald., 1915-03-04
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The herald., 1915-03-04
NEW ORLEANS, LA, MAR. 4, 1915.

G When the cave man
wanted help or a wife
he strobe forth, tapped
one on the head, and
dragged he or she to
the tribal habitat.
GCivilizationh Misplaced
certain restrictions and
limitations about us
which prevent this
beautifully simple
method.
GBut it has given us
the want ad, which
costs but a few cents,
and no physical effort.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05
PRECIOUS Jewels
SOUGHT BY A KING
0i2m0aa5 Of jA3 FiTSl Water
Polished q Tho Divine Had.

The Woris Of Msnlond tire Mine.
Rou9a Diamonds IN the Marry Clay
Washed ~ olooJ niost Precious.
Cut on the Wheel Of D,ssipiine-Pol
ished by Famous lap darist-Re.
fcet,nJ and Rsfraes n9 the light Of
Truth-Ses IN a Royal Diaden.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL
Events Of Interest From The Seat of
Government

Protecting the Poor Inventor.
WASHINGTON. % a. Feb 2 TN
impression tbaf fhe rlsh steal ihe poo
mens patents Is aoi entirety correct
Tor asHs ,herr b b., u ibis sor
a. ghlns aeine aa so decision rem
derea tg ihe ia1sga of esamlnets ~ ih'
raHed States ratanf rnee feu day.
ago shows mal Ulee IL s8H redress,
Tor he ns $3.50 nmiu Albert s
gs4a nof e.m0.t msbsr living ou'
mom SEES Yafs cHa perfected th,
hfaun a 1908 500 soar hter
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600 SIS ana hm fa.lo worker. Jamca
wrpn. wen siie duourred
h,a fulh had wealth. nd powar Thrust
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sf TIE laarnal Ws onr al % party 81
$50 invited GUESTS in uitnasa are open /
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ilnes. ana the arsi uessaee $50 listened
h. aref lhe receivers win which we
had been anpplie8 Waa between Mr. 7
He'll. Who was in tho room with us
ana Nj watson. talking ffom san
Francisco. The pfealdenl and other
gentlemen. including Your humble ser
want, talked on the afat trial 81 the
$500 mile circuit aud the great
achievement - wire communication
Was pronounced by an Il complete sue
cess. nen and Watson we're among the
poor inventors saved by the patent
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

When me "delhr du' pension w
was pressed the srouins prophets seta
tho, g would bankrupt the govern
meat hnt Che rapid passing OF o.l
Veterans has hrought en condiuaq
50 Chat the ran is mach rshger soaN
Than it was "a few yesrs ago waso Pc
government policy WAS 80, as n3e.
as now bot when there Wcie eore
s0ldier 90 pay pensions
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

may therefore take pleasure i'm ah ths
trying experiences and difficulties
through which our Lord causes them
TO pass as parts of the polishing process
/ necessary to their completion as Jeho-
vah's Jewels To be made np by the
/ close of the Gospel Age rheu they
will be Ser IN the gold OF the Divine
nature. 20 reflect the beauties of the
Divine character forever
The Value OF Tria's and Teslinas.
The speaker next proceeded 20 show
that this work of cutting ami polish
ing is entrusted only to the skilled
bands of our Lord Jesus Christ because
i!e Himself has passed through similar
experiences at the Fathers haudS and
therefore knows thus What is needed
10 perfect the Jewels that they may be
pleasing and acceptable to the Father.
\ part OF their lesson is to have faith
in the great Master Workman whom
the Father has appointed To shape aud
polish them
some may require much more Trim
ming on some sides OF their character
than do others. and often the DISPOSE
ton is To draw back To he not fully
submissive. 10 fear that the Lord has
abandoned them 10 rrial Isn't Infinite
Wisdom assures Ms thar this - not 50.
and that 20 draw back would leave one
unfit for the Kingdom
With the InrdS icwcis The world
has Sptin rho ,t-np,.i az flfSfi,fi+t,, ,ybirh
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

1'orouto. ont.
Jan 80. lastor
RUSSELL Is hcrc
Ne p'nnrt ouc 90
bis addresses
uin the text
They shall ne
Mine. saith the
Lord ~ Hosts. ua
that pay When .
u,aAc up My Jew
els AlaiIrhi3 "a
The agureS OF
speech throughout
the Scriptures are
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

Il is said that the first sawmul in
The United states was at jamestown
fyom which sawed boards were ex-
ported in june. 1907 4 waterpower
sawmin was in use in 1925 near the
present size 81 Rchmona.
The governor has issued nrocla-
nation desiguating April y to II as
"clean-up" week. This is the FIRST
proclamation Of the new governor
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1915-02-05

e. WHICH, dtrpitc adverse conditions, hHl
Z been proving very altisfaetory draw
ing card Tor tourists 20 the Pacific
{ coast
Legislative Reference Library.
in order 70 remedy the mir Or mlss'
methods ~ passine legislation. the con.
. sfessiona library has established q
bpfeiu for tho purpose ~ furnishlnr
e.aet information WIEN reference to
esisiine laws throughout the world
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t ropo t.nn
t'nn1 men trom #He9na.u ha g
hsfa urglnT his reform i0s several
$40 ufe pointed b. thsr own
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national ita maa.ae mHehM Jnt
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abolished. tH1 hH ureea tht 10 eSer-
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t0n. ~ mftier OF Aot the bureau
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yeHF hsH prepared more progressive
measures ihnn anyone clHc in the eoun-
irY lcfhHpa even Governor rmiilpp
mlght ihinh The legislative reference
library was 800 risht " Doe could get
away from tho Mccarthy Influence
The concentration of power in Mcnar- /
thy'a hands may have been rcspon-
sible Tor The determination of the
Wisconsin governor 10 change things.
Anyhow. Congrcss IL happy over its
new Invention and IL is hoped that as
q result ~ che an-opcrption OF Che
bureau az the congressional library
that the total Of forty thousand bills
Tor session mny be reduced In num-
Der and TINT those that do appear may
contain more real merit that the bush
els that now 80 into the hopper" FOR
the sole purpose of ticklins constit-
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Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27

and methods are changing with the
times. For example, we are now told
that slippers are on the way to ex-
tinction, and this statement is made
on no less an authority than that of
the United States government, which
reports that only 100000 pairs of
slippers were manufactured in this
country last year, ga marked de-
crease from the reports of previous
years" 1t is reasonably clear, more
over, that the explanation of this
does not rest on the "high cost of
living" for the statistics of the shoe
manufacturers show that the Ameri-
can population continues to wear its
three pairs of slippers per capita per
year.
The explanation, according to I'm
Gle Sam, is that women are getting
out of the habit of wearing slippers.
Father still gets into them when he
comes home from work as much as
ever he did, but mother often doesn't
buy pair from one years end to
another. Why? That is the ques-
ton that ism It answered. Perhaps be-
cause they are not considered stylish.
Perhaps because shoes are more cons
Portable than they used to be, or that
she buys more comfortable shoes than
she used to, which amounts to the
same thing.
Whatever this may mean to slipper
manufacturers, the new generation
ought to be glad to hear the news.
In the old days it was usually mother
who welded the slipper. Father was
more likely to take trunk strap or
the horse whip, or convenient sap
ling cut to a proper length for real
business.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
THE MOVIE BUSINESS.

1t is popularly supposed that the
motion picture business is veritable
gold mine, yet it is stated on the au-
thority of a man very prominent in
this line that "more money has been
put into the movie business during
the past two years than has been TAX
en- out" Of course this does not
signify that the business, as rule, is
Improbable, but it does suggest a
rate of. development of this business
which indicates a danger point ahead.
In other words, it stands to reason
that no line of business can long be
prosperous and profitable, when more
money is being invested in its devel-
opment and extension than is being
taken out in actual returns.
The rapid growth of the movie bus
mess has been nothing short of re-
markable, and it unquestionably is
true that fortunes have been made
by many who have acted as pioneers
in this new form of public entertain
ment, while a much larger number are
today enjoying satisfactory and prof
liable returns on, their investments.
Conspicuous successes in this line,
however, coupled with the compara-
tive ease with which a start can be
secured. has led to such crush" in
the movie business that already there
are serious complaints that the thing
is being overdone, and that the fierce
competition now encountered is de-
structive of profits to all but the most
favored. while many others are find
ing it increasingly difficult to make
ends meet and some are facing actual
losses.
1t is not to be doubted that the
movie business will continue to at
tract large patronage for a long
time to come, but obviously there is
a limit beyond which it will be i'm
possible to go, and apparently that
limit has about been reached. This
and the claim that for two years
more money has been invested in this
business than has been taken out of
it. is all the warning that cautious
men will need TO make them more
careful about chaneing investments in
this particular line.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
ARMENIAN SUFFERING.

Among the greatest sufferers by the
European war have been the Armeni-
ans. Their condition is even worse
than that of the Belgians. Massacres
by the Kurds and Turks have again
broken out, accompanied with atroci-
ties. A multitude of Armenians whose
homes had been ruined and burned
have fed across the frontiers from
Turkey and Persia into Russia. There
are about 100000 of these refugees,
most of them women and children.
"Never in my life have l seen such
suffering" writes Tolstoy's daughter
Alexandra, who is serving with the
Red Cross near the frontier. Some
of the refugees in her hospital had
had their hands and feet cut off. All
were emaciated and in tatters. They
are not only destitute but broken
hearted, many having seen their hus-
bands and children slaughtered before
their eyes. According to later dis
patch from Tifiis, under date Of Au-
gust 10th, 255,000 Armenians have
abandoned their country with the re-
treating Russian army, and are TAX
ing refuge in Trans Caucasia.
Most heart-rending is the fate of
the inhabitants of many towns in
Armenia and Asia Minor, who have
been exiled wholesale, and whose
homes and lands have been given to
Mohammedan immigrants from Bal
kan countries. The men of these
families have been detained for some
unknown purpose. and the women and
children sent to distant parts in Mes
opotamia and Konia, to live in un-
healthy places, or rather to perish,
far from friends and co-reli gionists.
From under this terrible weight of
woe Armenia appeals to the kind
hearted American people. The Ar
menian colonies established in the
United States and in other parts of
the world have made great efforts to
relieve their people in the mother
country. They have already raised
among themselves, and sent to the
proper agencies for distribution, hun
dreds of thousands of dollars. But
the misery is so great anil so wide
spread that help from other sources
is urgently needed.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-08-27
Entered as second-c1ass matter in
the Postoffice at Dallas, oregon.
WILL SOLDIERS WEAR ARMoR?

Will the soldiers of the future wear
armor, as they did in the olden times =
This is a question that is being dis
cussed with some seriousness, and es-
pecially since Sir A. Conan Doyle re-
Gently advanced an argument advo-
eating the equipment of British sold
iers with strong coats OF mail to
withstand the fire of machine guns
over open places. And although the
suggestion is rather startling at first,
it is claimed by some experts there is
logic behind it In other words, it is
held that offensive warfare in modern
times is advancing so rapidly in meth
ods that nations must go back to the
medieval era for means of protection.
Already in France the soldiers are
wearing metal helmets in the trench
es, and it is pointed out that Sir Ar
thurs plan would merely go a step
further, or backward, whichever way
you choose to look at it.
The chief objection to armor In
the layman's mind is its weight, but
this objection cannot fairly be filed
when it is appreciated that a half
suit of armor in the sixteenth century
weighed only thirty pounds, as
against sixty pounds carried by the
modern infantryman. The war horse
of the fifteenth century was burden
ed with $50 pounds total weight, but
the steed Of the German cuirssier gal
lops under $50 pounds.
The real reason that armor fell in
to disfavor was because of its cum
brousness. The movements OF the
wearer were impeded, and in an as
sault or retreat, an unarmored foe
had the advantage, especially when
ammunition ran out. The armor that
the creator of Sir Nigel favors would
be a light steel helmet and light
steel plate to cover the heart and
lungs. A third piece might be added
to protect the abdomen, This could
be tested and tempered for strength
to withstand shrapnel machine gun
fire. and rifle bullets.
The curator of the armory in the
Tower of London lays a finger on a
weak point in the suit of mail plan,
by asserting that no living man can
temper steel as well as the armorers
of the feudal age. But even that
might be accomplished with the aid
of modern inventive skill and genius.