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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
BIG WATERWAY
 ROUTE NOW OPEN

New Orleans, June 6.-The arrival here today of the steamboat Steel City from LaSalle, H., with a large cargo of freight shipped to New Orleans by Chi cago manufacturers marked the beginning of a regular freight service by water from the great lakes to the gulf, accord ing to advocates of inland waterway inn provement An informal reception tomor- row aboard the steamer will be attended by city officials and committees from the association of commerce and the board of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
Ladies of the Maccabees

The big picnic to be given by the Ladies of the Maccabees of this district at Pratt City park Tuesday, June 8, promises to be one of the big affairs of the season and every arrangement has been com pleted for the affair. An orchestra will furnish music and swings will be pro vided for the children and baskets well filled with good things to eat will be the order of the day. Lady Croy hive No. will dispense with their regular review and attend this picnic and their com mander Lady Bodeker, and Record Keep CT Lady Seaton expect to see full at tendance of the members. The park is at East Highlands station on the Pratt Ensley line
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
Woodlawn Chapter Tonight

Special convocation of Woodlawn chap ter 146, Royal Arch Masons, will be held tonight at their hall at Woodlawn. The Royal Arch degree will be con ferred on six teams, the work com mencing at o'clock. High Priest George Hayes announces that on next Friday night, June Il, the annual cleo ton of officers will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
sulphate of Conner Running Low

Paris May 20.-The supply of sulphate of copper of which there is an enormous consumption in the wine-growing districts of France, is running low. In order to prevent the cornering of the stocks on hand and exhorbitant prices by specula- tion the government has appealed to Great Britain to rescind in favor of France It's prohibition of the exportation of this pro- duct from the kingdom.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07

rlca. It will now be possible to travel from the Stanley Falls to Lake Tan- ganyika in seven days. The railway is also important strategically. There has been some fighting recently in Belgian Congo. fresh attack by the Germans north of Lake <ivu has been repulsed by the Belgian colonial forces and the raid- CTS have been chased back into their own territory.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
ARRANGEMENTS FOR
 SIMMER REIMION

Arrangements have been perfectec
 for the special summer convention or the Lodge of Perfection No. 2, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons. 70 be held in Birmingham at the Masonic temple, Wednesday, June 16. The in- dicatons point to a successful reunion
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
Events of the Week

The general visiting committee of the Odd Fellows will meet Tuesday night, June 8, with Mineral City lodge No. "A at their lodge room, Fraternal hall. In ad- dition to the other business the third de- gree will be conferred on two candidates. large attendance is expected. The va rious committees to arrange for the pie nic to be held at Avondale park will make report at this meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
German Attack Repulsed

Havre, May 20.-The Belgian minister of the colonies has received news from the Belgian Congo of the completion of the railway linking the Luaaba river with Lake Tanganyika. This is notable ad- dtion to railway communications in Af-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
Deaths and Funerals
Louis T. Bussard

Louis T. Bussard, aged 45 years. died at a local infirmary yesterday after noon at 8 o'clock, after a short illness. The deceased is survived by his widow and two sisters. both living in New York and his wife living in Birming- ham, Funeral services will be an- nounced later by Johns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
NAVAL BATTLE REPORTED

London, June 7.-Q:4S a. m.)-The Daily Telegraph's Copenhagen cor respondent says:
 'It is reported from Stockholm that a naval battle occurred Satur- day near Gothland. For six hours a violent cannonade was heard from southeasterly direction, and for a long time from 20 to 25 shots were heard every minute"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
Annrnye War Tax

Berne, June 7.(-Via Paris, 1:1O a. m.)- referendum of the Swiss nation has approved by vote of 435,0O0 against 26,0ot
 special war taxation yielding about sl2,- | O00,0O0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07

Dixie Circle No 662 of the Protected Home Circle will present free mock trial at the Knights of Pythias hall on Wednesday evening at o'clock. The case is an action for breach of promise and several Birmingham lawyers have been retained. Refreshments will be served and all members are invited to attend and bring their friends.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07
ANDREW PICKETT
 DROWNS IN RIVER Former Pratt City Man Meets Death When He Jumps From Leak
 ing Boat

Andrew Pickett formerly of Pratt City, but recently resident of Palos, was drowned early Sunday morning in the Warrior river near Palos while attending to some trot lines. The de- ceased and a party of friends camped on the river Saturday night and early
 yesterday morning Pickett took ooat
 and went to inspect the, lines. lt IS
 said that the boat leaked and finding 1t WAS rapidly filling he jumped over board and attempted to swim to the shore Before assistance could be given he sank and was not seen any mot
 until his body was found several hours l later at a point down the river. The remains were brought to Pratt | City and prepared for burial by the 1 Sam Foley undertaking establishment The funeral will be held this after noon from the residence of his sister Mrs R. McElwaine at Pratt City. Tht deceased was unmarried.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-06-07

JOHNS Undertaking Go. Phone 1oO2.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
Manicure Sets

Beautiful line and there is better Xmas present made
Our line very complete both in the and in the single
pieces.
WHITE IVORY SETS, in rolls, 81 so to $l4o5.
PEARL, in rolls $l.25 to $6.25.
EBONY MANCURESETS in rolls very neat 81 Is to 400
IVORY MANICURE SET, in box $1,000
IVORY MANICURE FILES etc. Soc and 75c:
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
Weather Charts
f0r19l6

Ask US for your 1916 Weather
Chart and Almanac. The best
made and the most accurate fore
casts. We have one for you.
Also Almanacs, any kind you
wish. Come in and get the one
YOU want. We will mail you a
complete weather chart and al
manacs if you will drop us a
card. No charge whatever. We
want you to have. one sure.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09

LEATHER AND OOZE.
The Finest Bindings Possible
Bryant's and Other Poems
Leather Bound -----------$1.50 :
Friendship
Small, leather bound rs
Best American Poems
Leather bound, stevenscn's--- LOO
Shakespeare's Complete Works
Leather bound -------- LIS
Vision of Sir Launfall- -------- 100 /
Baby Childhood Days
Leather -------------------- l.25
Baby Books, All Kinds
Leather and Cloth ----50c to $3.50
We Have Many Books in Leather.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
Cut Glass

beautiful assortment of Cut Glass for Xmas Prices
are lower then most owing to our buying facilities n
Naples $50 to 84.06
Salad Bowls. .&2.05 up
Vases, all sizes and designs $50 up to las
Sugar and Creamers ..................... @2.75 up
Spoon Trays up
Vases, Knife and Fork Rests and many other
suitable gifts in Cut Glass We can save you
money on cut glass and guarantee its being
high grade glass.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
CAsSEROLES AND JARDINIERS.
sTRUCTO BUILDERS.

The greatest Xmas present you can
get, any boy. All boys who like
their interest will want this Structo
Builder. Prices SLIPS, $3.50 to $5.75
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09

KODAK ALBUMS.
Leather and Cloth Bindings, all sizes.
Soft, flexible covers and semi fexi-
BILE covers. Large assortment,
boxed ready to send. Prices range
from ------4Oc, 75c to $3.50
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
XMAS HOLLY BOXES.

Large assortment and all sizes. Well
built. Sc, 10c, 15c, zoe stickers,
seals, booklets, postcards, calendars,
"Do Not Open Till Xmas" Etc. The
largest assortment in town at most
reasonable prices. Come in and
look them over. Holly Tissue Paper,
large strong sheets---.2 for SC
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
TINKER TOY.

~. TINKER TOY.
The Wonder Builder. A boy can make
merry go-'rounds, giant tops,
swings, derricks, signals, Ferris
wheels, windmills, automobiles, ETC.,
with this wonder toy. The great
est toy ever shown; packed ready to
mail. Price--------
We have complete line of novelties.
Beautiful line of Xmas Presents
now in. Come and pick out what
you want early. We will lay it away
for you.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
COPYRIGHTS.

KID BOOKS ~ Cloth, Paper and
Linen, all sizes and kinds. Picture
books and A. B. C. books, cut-out,
drawing and tracing books. Most
complete assortment in town. Prices
Sc, 10c, 15c, zoe, .25c t0----$1.00
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
Books

We Have as Complete an Assortment
as There is in Town, for Children
or Boys and Girls, as Well as
for Grown Ups.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1915-12-09
French Ivory Clocks

French Ivory Clock will complete any dresser set
We have some good values at reasonable prices.
All sizes $l.4O to SIPS.
Other Clocks in nickel $1.0O to $780,
White Ivory for watch making desk clock at 35c
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
BY PROF. SPADE.

Now that the warmer. more set.
tied weather has arrived and the
more tender plants are in the
ground, there are a few things that
tho backyard gardener should re.
member.
II you have taken chance on
the weather for your beans. squash,
pumpkins. cucumbers. tomatoes or
corn and n cold period has come on
and noticeably checked them, re.
planting will not be without profit.
Several rainy. damp days will have
the same effect on recently planted
seed and Will literally drown IL out.
Beans, especially, are unable to
stand dampness. While the culture
OF the bean Is comparatively easy.
too many beginners attempt to rush
their crop and put In the seed be.
fore the ground Is warm and dry.
No vegetable seed will decay quick.
er than the bean. IL such has been
your condition, plant again.
The backyard farmer must re.
member that with sweet corn he
should not be content with the first
planting. II is customary 10 plant
early and intermediate varieties and
late varieties at the same time. and
then to drop more seed at intervals
OF two weeks until up into July.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
FIFTEEN DIVORCE
DEGREES GRANTED

Fifteen DEGREES OF divorce were
granted, Tuesday afternoon, in cir.
cult court.
George r. German vas given
legai separation from his wife. Estel-
Ia, after he had convinced Judge
Coda that her temper is uncontroll.
sb,c. German testified that his
spouse once threw an alarm clock
~ him because he had danced with
her sister, and that on another occa-
sion when she was jealous, she set
fic 20 the curtains IN their home.
The other cases in which DEGREES
were Issue. are Sophia vs.. Stanis-
laus L.guwski, Merle rs. Albert Ben
nett, Erina vs.. Mathew Charbonneau
HERMAN VS.. Milan Vukmarovich
Aenes ys. Joseph Taylor. Anna VS..
Eugene Larl,ln, Alien Z. VS.. Joseph
ire Fernald. Victor VS.. Katherine
Cunningham. Jessie vs.. Robert Mar.
shall Mary vs.. Herman Decker,
Myrtle VS. William Barth, Violet VS..
Pert Lafaret, Lena VS.. George
ploom, and Lavina VS.. Frank Colley
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
Beth; The Girl
Who Went Right
By Ethel
Lloyd
Patterson
No. 27-One Girl to Another

They were all smoking. and two OF
them wore their mats. which they
die not remove as we entered. The
fastest man at the largest desk was
apparently Mr.. Rosonstein,
Hello, Stella" he said anna bly,
as we entered.
He did not remove mis- cigar from
his mouth. but negotiated his con-
yorsation by shifting the cigar dcx-
tcrously from one corner OF his
mouth 10 the other, thus permitting
the words TO come ont.
How Go yor 90, Mr.. Rosen.
stein, SAID Stella "This IS my
friend Miss Barmorc. She was with
me IN Tho 'faR-Fan' company. Lots
OF the managers arc crazy TO get
her: she's a srca; little singer and
dancer. We got to be pals on the
road and I tell her think IL would
be kind Of nice IL we could get in
company together"
stared at Stella. Surely 81 could
not be right to star Ike this. J
knew she meant IL Kindly. but /
shrank from beginning my career
with falsehoods.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
SMALL FARM rs
CURE FOR HIGH
COST OF LIVING
BURT wERMuTu.

The small farm, operated IN con.
nection with the occupants other
line OF business. will solve the high
cost Of living problem, according 20
an Investigation reported Tuesday
night by Burt Wermuth associate
editor OF the Michigan Farmer who
gave the first OF series OF lectures
on backyard farming In the Y. VI.
c. A. Investigation Of such small
farms. said Mr. Wermuth. shows
that Is az instances the incomes OF
the owners from their regular bust
ness was increased about so per
cent by the farm.
That the American farmer IL won.
derfully efficient Is shown. said Mr..
Wermuth, by the fact that In 1850
one man produced an average OF
23.050 pounds Of agricultural pro-
ducts. while in 1900. one man pro-
duced $4,000 pounds.
American farmers have been
criticized for the small yield OF their
farms as compared with European
agriculture" said the speaker.
This criticism comes, however,
from those who are unacquainted
with agricultural conditions here.
In the Mississippi valley 10000, 900
farmers produced as many pounds
OF agricultural products in the year
1900 as 26.000 900 German farmers
grew in the same year In China
II requires so per cent OF the popu.
lation to provide farm products SUI.
ncient TO keep the nation alive,
whereas ~ per cent OF our popula.
ton Is able to accomplish the same
end.
mot only has the American
farmer been able To keep the nation
supplied through the aid or fewer
and fewer farmers, but all through
the years from 1850 there has been
gradual increase In the amount
OF agricultural products sent abroad.
"Dy reason OF this increased Of
fciency on the part OF our farming
population our country can look for
ward 10 n continued improvement,
In her civilization. The better farm
ing methods that arc being intro
duced make fewer farmers neces
sary. Where the necessities OF life
can be provided by q smaller mum
ber OF our population. moro people
will be left free TO engage In manu-
featuring. invention. research. and
all the people will have more time
for schooling. reading. travelling and
for the development OF tho individ
ual and society.
Preparing soils" will be tho sub
feet OF the next lecture In the new
Y. VI. c. A. course, 10 be given
May 49,.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

This will keep the table continually
supplied.
In the growing OF cucumbers the
striped beetle--yellow and black
is the principal drawback. Plant a
few early squashes as a trap crop
or keep the cucumber vines well
covered with Bordeaux mixture TO
make them distasteful TO the
beetles.
Squash Is endangered by n white
caterpillar which burrows into the
plant. Here again, a few early
squashes will entice the caterpillars
and keep them away from the later
crop. The stink-bug. n rusty black
insect. Is another pest that attacks
squash. It's operations are on the
leaves OF the plant. II lays smooth
shining brown eggs which can be
seen and destroyed. A kerosene
spray will kill the young ones.
A treatment for pumpkins Is the
same as for squashes.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

Vaughan CHASER and his excellent
company will commence the eighth
week OF their present Detroit en-
gagcment IN the Lyccum thcatrr
Sunday night with a presentation OF
the dramatigation by George Middle
ton. OF Meredith Nicholson's widely
read novel. The House OF a Thou
sand Candles" II was Vaughan
Chaser who FIRST conceived the idea
OF making play ont OF this story
and his foresight brought both him
self and his personal friend. tie an.
thor. many thousands OF dollars
The play is in four acts, all taking
place at Annandale. Ind Old Glen.
arm. an eccentric. suddenly lisap.
pears, leaving the impression that
ne is dead. In order that ne may
learn the true traits OF his grand
son. his possible heir and Pickering
whom he has named as admln!s'ya-
tor Of the estate The old man also
wishes to bring about marriage
between Marion Deycroggx and his
grandson He conades his secret 20
Bates. the butler. but Hato9 is not
really a butler lie II In the Clengrm
home because he is In love himself
with Marion AMI thcreupou hinges
the plot Vaughan Chaser PLAYS tho
butler Fay Courteney, Marion, and
the entire Chaser company VIII be
eXcellently cast
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13
THE STAGE

There are few Instances OF long
years OF association that can equal
the remarkable record of John Har.
wood. the accomplished stage di
rector for Cyril Maude. and appear.
ing with the latter az the man ser.
want In Grumpy" in the Detroit
opera house this week. Mr.. Har.
wood. who Is still young man.
made his initial stage appearance
with the late Sir Henry Irving In
tho Lyceum theater, in London.
nearly so years ago. In piece called
Two Roses" He remained with
Irving for almost 13 years. during
which time he created many import.
ant characters. His nrst visit 10
America was made in 1888. Mr.. Har-
wood left Sir Henry Irving in 1895
and a year later Joined Mr.. Maude
with whom he has been ever since,
Mr.. Harwood has distinguished him
self as prolific writer OF short
stories and Is tho author OF several
successful one-act plays. II Is whis.
pered that Mr. Harwood and Mr.,
Maude are chiefly responsible for
whipping" Grumpy" into It's pres
Int successful shape. The role OF
Huddock. the man servant In "Grum-
py." Is an important character and
admirably portrayed by Mr.. Har-
wood.
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

Also we have often wished we
might sec the landing Of shark or
other large sea nsh. and here we arc
permitted 20 DO so, as we'll as OBJ
serve their habits In their native
element.
All Ia all we are convinced that
everybody concerned was well repaid
for the time, trouble and expense In
volvcd-thc Times for the nne re-
Spouse the editors made 10 their in
Nitation, the management or the
Washington In the delight manifest
by the children. and the Riddles
themselves by being permitted to
see so wonderful lot OF pictures In
advance 81 any other audience IN
Detroit
For 'hc benent Of all school chill
drcu. those who are not editors. the
Times has arranged for them To see
the pictures ~ a saving Of tve cents,
and by clipping tho coupon publ shed
every day this week they Will be
admitted 10 the lower floor at any
matinee for dime,
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13


s anlsaed as again her uttesens>|
:, The singer. stopped ana picked N
the little worsted shoe. tuSniu0 IN
over and over IN her hands, .Yes. ~
be no artist did I permit. witScS|
voice of your husband to rcma}1l
where Il Is. He VIII pay the .prlpo}j
is the lot OF the artist ~ T,3
Ann looked up at her. the light o.,
great understanding sympathy
II think--I am beginning TO undsrv
stand" she whispered. tHf
Nv.
Strange the quips and WITNESSES q
Years that seemed interminable,
years OF goading desperation, dias
snes strsteSsd behind f"f Henry Ms srS
door OF the New York Grand opcrs
house to allow one OF the. stars t.
lips that had frightened since the
days when the milk route alone ops
pressed his mind. as he slowly made>
up In the male dressing room for D
peasant In the opening act Of 'Paf.
chorus man.
From below he could hear ths
strains or ''Cavaleria RuSttcaua'
which preceded "Pnsllacci" and the
voice OF Cabosso, greatest OF all ten
ors. Cabosso. who stood where the
dreamed of standing; cabosso. tn the
sufficient 10 pack the great house.
Tho soul of the artist within him
struggled impotently at his situation,
the difference between the dream and
, tho reality. Cabosso singing Canio
the bitter, disillusioned pantaloon,
when everything that life could hold
was his: and he. Henry Merwtn. with
n voice no less than that OF the star,
sang among tho peasants. Uncon.
sciously ne threw himself into this
role OF the man. compelled TO amuse
the public with his antics. compelte4
to don grease paint when he wtsheq
to smear his face with the blood OF
rival and unfaithful wife. His lipe
opened and the tenor aria at the close
OF the first act poured from his
throat. :.
He stopped abruptly as a hand fell
upon his shoulder. biting his lips In
mute embarrassment as he looked up
| into the eyes OF the stage manager.
| II dawned upon him that he was
! transgressing the rules OF the house
| I'm singing. that. In all likelihood. he
would be discharged. And suddenly
| he was seized with vast. over
\ whelming desire to hold this position
| that n moment before had reused all
| his resentment.
Are YOU up on tho role---on ca.
nio7'' The words were crisp. britt
tie. mandatory.
| CONTINUED Tomorrow
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

STATS OF from three 10 ~ members;
% Boy Scout troops are organized {.
tho Campfire Girls are represented;
also the Pioneer girls; the Junior
Sanitary league has a chief editor
and Will select associates. and sew
cral other boy and girl organiza-
tlons are sharing In the benefits OF
the School Department.
Hut 20 return To the big doiugs
Nearly every school was repre-
scented 10y from two 20 i2 editors, and
lot % scout editors were also pres
cut, although this ~ the season OF
tn" year when the wander lust hits
them hard and they are usually or
on hike" long before most young.
sters are awake on Saturday morn.
The Times had Vouched for tn"
character OF the pictures 10 be
shown and assured the editors that
"a rare treat was I'm store for them.
The Judgment In this instance was
also good and from the tiny tots OF
the lower grades up 90 the staid stu
dents OF the high schools nothing but
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

when nm invitation was extended
by The Times and the Washington
theater TO the editors OF the school
and Scout Department TO attend a
special run OF the Williamson sub
marine pictures ~ was thought that
400 might respond but when nearly
twice that number was ON hand a
revision OF opinion as TO their loyalty
and enthusiasm had 90 be made.
Less than eight months ago the
plans were laid for organizing IA the
schools 81 Detroit an army pf
school boosters under guidance 81
the Times and tae f,ir1tcr Dnttv
verified the belief that IL could he
done successfully Also the object
OF the movement. arouslng public in
terest In our schools and prompting
parents 10 cooperate more generally
with officials and teachers In train
ing their children, has borne fruit.
and the Times feels that ti~ ludg
ment was good and the expense 20
which IL har gone justified.
Ninety odd schools have editorial
The Detroit times., 1915-05-13

words Of praise was heard for the
entertainment.
Many OF them have read the won
derful stories OF Jules Verne. ana
especially Thirty Thousand Leagues
Under the sea-" and when they were
permitted To SEQ what is actually IN
the led OF tho ocean. the beautiful
coral reefs ana sea vegetation, VITA
great variety OF FISH swimming
hllthety about, thcv began 20 thiuk
that jules was not so visionary as
supposed.
From an educational standpoint
Che pictures shown were Of much
value and the care taken TO demon
stratc Just how they were made was
pleasing feature. We have all read
Of how the native boys dive for coins
tossed overheard by tourists In the
tropics but We never dreamed we
would hc able TO see them grabbing
them from the sand on the bottom
OF tho sea, often two or more en-
2axing IN scramble over the pos
session Of copper penny.