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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
wh,r, Leap Year /. Legal.

In Scotland the leap year privilege
for women appears to have legal
foundation, for many years ago the fol-
lowing law was passed: 1T is statut
and ordaint that during the rein Of his
maist blissit ,Iegeste, for ilk yeare
knowne as lepe yeare, ilk hayden ladye
Of bottle highe and lowe estait shall
haze Mberte to bespoke ye man she likes;
albeit he refuses to take her to be his
lawful wife, he shall be mulcted in We
sum ane pundis or less, as his estait
may be; except and avis gif he can
make 1t appeare that he is betrothit
ane ither woman he then shall be
free."-London Express.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Tho Double Balls.

Shuangh chi'u-er, although the name
may sound like disease, is not form
Of writer's cramp. On the contrary.
their purpose Is to prevent 1t. The
words mean "the double balls" and
shuangh chi'u-er are two iron balls an
inch or so in diameter, which nestle in
the right hand of every Chinese man
Of letters for hours each day, one be-
ing revolved about the other until they
are worn bright. They are just large
enough to make handful, and the ac-
ton of shifting one about the other
brings the fingers into play and lends
them that suppleness and d1gital dex-
terity which are necessary in the ma
nipulation Of the Chinese lettering pen
or fine pointed brush. OF what sim
plicity!
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
SCHOOLBOY MAKES
HIS OWN SPECTACLES

Indiapopolis, April 29:-The inge-
nuity Of a 6-year-old schoolboy won
the hearts Of the city health board
and as a result the lad wins a nice
pair of spectacles. While examining
the eyesight of school children, the
inspectors found the lad was short
sighted. They ordered his parents to
buy glasses for him. After several
days elapsed the lad showed up at
school with pair Of homemade spec
tacles. His folks were too poor to
buy any. He had twisted broom wire
about two pieces Of glass he had brok-
en- from milk bottle. The little fell
low stoutly contended he could see
very well with his new specs. But the
health board has ordered him a pair
at the city's expense.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Checker Champion Didn't Like Title.

Checker Champion Didn't Like Title.
The late Geordie Buchanan was a
typical "Glesca Gallant" whose man
Ier1sms and ready repartee occasioned
much hilarity, his small stature and
boyish appearance retaining him his
title of "boy champion" long after bis
years Of maturity. A stormy outburst
against a well known reporter who
persisted in using the title is recorded
Here, JAMIE he exclaimed. drop
that COMPOUNDED boy champion 1t
mak's the wife and BARNS feel vera
sma', and I won't have it!-Philadel.
phia Ledger.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Told Him How.

A minister who lives in small town
10 noted for his sententiousness both
in and out Of the pulpit AS he was
coming down the street one day man
accosted him with, "Sir, can you tell
me how to find a sheriff's off1ce"
Eyes, SIR" was the ministerial re-
ply Every time you earn S. spend
80" And he walked on, leaving the
astonished man gazing after him.
Harper's Magazine.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
"Bob" Norton Locates at Burlington.

Rob" Norton Locates at BurlingtO on.
"Bob" Norton, who has been en-
ployed at the Arcade barber shop for
the past two years, has bought half
interest in Jack April's barber shop
at Burlington. "Bob" is one Of the
best BARRIERS that Minot has known
and those who have formed even q
"scraping acquaintance" with him,
have only words Of the highest COM
niendation for him. That Burlington
has the opportunity to get q man Of
Mr.. Norton's ability is q matter Of
econgratulation for her citizens.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Maxine Il Last,

Mistress Ito chauffeur, who is crawl
ing downhill)-Why are you driving 90
slowly? Chauffeur (ex-coachman)-
Well, ma'am, you told me to be as eco
nomical as, possible, so l was putin
the brake on to make the down'ill last
as long as possible London Punch
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
A Festival Of Flowers.

At Genzano, Italy, near Rome, dur
ing the festival of flowers one of tho
streets is carpeted with genuine flow
ers in elaborate designs. The work
and designing are done by the people
who live on the street. This festival
dates back to 1878.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Very AHectionate.

The American Legal News says that
on one occasion a merchant sent a
dunning letter to man, who replied
by return mail: "You say you are hold.
ing my note yet. That is all right
perfectly right. Just keep holding on
to It, and If you find your hands slip.
ping spit on them and try 1t again
Yours affectionately."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Two Reasons.

Some Pittsburgh friends Of Jules
Falk, the violinist, have a cook who
may be called Malindy-color, ebony;
weight, about $50 pounds. Malindy
has one of Mr.. Falk's advertising fold
ers, embellished with his picture, tack
ed against the wall beside the kitchen
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Banner Carried by cortes.

In the national museum In Mexico
City there is very interesting relic Of
the Spanish conquest of this country
known as the banner of the conquest
Z 1t Is said to be the original standard
carried by Cortes In his wars Of con.
quest in the land of the Aztecs.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Mccoy is Buying Stock.

Paul v. Mccoy left early in the
week for New York City where he
will spend several weeks buying mer-
chandise for the Mccoy Department
store. Mr.. Mccoy is regarded as q
keen buyer, one who knows the desires
Of his trade, and he will select q very
large stock for the various depart
rnents.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Empty Assurance,

"Bliggins is always willing to apollo
gize when you show him he's in the
wrong.
yes, but he invariably apologies
in such way as to open up the pos
sibility Of further controversy"
Washington Star
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
F1eetinq Time.

Time is like a river made up Of the
events which happen, and violent
stream, for as soon as a thing has
been seen it is carried away and an
other comes in its place, and this will
be carried away too.-Marcus Aurelius.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
The Outline Touch Of Ace,

The Dullino Touch Of Age.
You can never tell. Perhaps the man
who says the most fool things now
used to get of something bright and
sensible when he was baby. Hous-.
ton Post. 4
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Old Dutch Custom.

In many Dutch villages and towns
the chief door Of house Is never
opened except on the occasion Of 4
funeral or Of a marriage
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Book Learning.

do you think we have too much
book learning?"
There isn't any other kind. AS soon
as a man finds out anything worth
knowing he proceeds Immediately to
write book about Washington
Star.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
Good Memory,

HAS your wife good memory
Splendid. We've been married
twenty years and she's still reminding
me of all the promises made when
we were counting. y Detroit Free
Press.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
"DAT's ONE REASON.

range. One day her mistress asked
her, "Why on earth, Malindy, have
you got Mr.. Falk's folder tackled on
the wall7' "Well," confessed the ebon
Venus, "Ah kinda likes Mr.. Falk,
OATS one reason. An sides that, It
makes nah husband jealous. "-Argo-
naut.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
They Won't % Starved.

Boswell observed to johnson that
there was no instance Of q beggar
dying for want in the streets Of Scot
land.
II believe, sir, you are right" said
Johnson. "But this does mt arise
from the want Of beggars, but the I'm
possibility Of starving Scotchman."
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04
= alan.

do you think that Boggins has any
sense Of humOr7
"Why not? He told me yesterday
that he enjoyed being alone with him
sell. Judge.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1916-05-04

In youth we learn, In age we under.
stand. To grow old is to receive sight
Won Elmer Eschenbach.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26

cite, Ind, will place the name of Mr..
Fairbanks before the convention.
Mr.. Goodrich issued a statement in
which he said: MIR. Fairbanks public
record is sound on Americanism and pre-
paredness and every other live issue. He
stands for an adequate preparedness for
national defense the restoration of the
protective tariff, the restoration of the
American flag to ocean trade routes and
necessary organization to market our
wares in the commercial centers of the
world. His nomination for president
would insure the election of two Repub
lican United States senators from In
diana in November"
James A. Harris, national committee
man from Oklahoma, was another arrival
yesterday.
Colonel Roosevelt has many friends in
onr state and there is some sentiment for
Hughes" said Mr.. Harris. 1--WE want a
man who can unite our party; one who
can win"
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
Coal in New Mexico.

The return of normal mining condi-
tions in Colorado after the settlement OF
the coal miners strike at the end of 1914
had a marked effect on the coal produc-
ton of New Mexico in 1915, which, ac-
cording to G. Il. Lesher, of the United
States geological survey, amounted TO
3,SlT,940 short tons, valued at S5,4sl 1861
a decrease compared with 1914 or 59,749
tons, or nearly 2 per cent. in quantity,
and S749,5l0, or II per cent, in value.
Although such factors as mild weather
and small demand from Mexico for coke
in part account for this decrease, the
fact that all counties except Colfax had
increases and that the output of Colfax
county decreased nearly 100000 tons in
dicates rather clearly that Colorado fields
that county on the north re-
gained markets which in the strike year
1914, were supplied by the Ration fields
in Colfax county, New Mexico, and that
the strike contributed largely to the in
crease in production recorded for New
Mexico in year when all other states in
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
The Italians Are Making a
Stand North Of
Arsiero
TWENTY-FIVE THOU
SAND PRISONERS
King Victor's Losses Very
Heavy in Eleven Days
Fighting

Vienna 26.--ltalian forces that retired
into Italian territory between the Adigc
valley and San MARITIME have taken uE
a new position which is now being as
sailed by Austro- Hungarian troops.
The new Italian line runs just north
of Arsiero and Asiago, and is about eight
miles within Italian soil. The number
of Italian prisoners taken in the last
eleven days fighting now numbers about
25,000.
Attempts by Italians to create diver
sion by attacking on the Isonzo front
proved futile.
London, May 26r-The Italian retreat
in the Trentino before the Austrian
drive continues.
In order TO consolidate their lines in
the Arsiero basin the upper basin OF
the Astico has been abandoned by the
Italians and the heavy artillery that
could not be moved was destroyed.
In the Sugana valley the Italians con-
tinue to withdraw to their main defense
lines.
They are holding the enemy in the
Lagarina valley Immediately south of
Roverto, between Lzzano and Marco.
Italian artillery effectively stopped an
attempt of the Austrians toward Marco.
The Italians also blocked an attack
on Monte di Mezzo in the Valli Arsa.
According to the official statement from
Rome, there are heavy artillery duels
along other fronts.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
Root, Weeks, Fairbanks and
Burton Open Head
quarters
MOSES IN CHARGE OF
WEEKS CAMPAIGN
Massachusetts Man Is in
the Fight to the
Finish

Chicago, May 20. Headquarters fol
four candidates for the Republican nom
nation for president were opened in Chi
cago yesterday. They are Elihu Root OF
New York, Senator John w. Weeks OF
Massachusetts,, Charles w. Fairbanks of
Indiana and Theodore 4. Burton of Ohio.
Charles M. Pepper, publicity represent
tative of the Elihu Root headquarters,
said John w. Dwight of New York, who
will be in charge of the headquarters,
will arrive to-day.
George T.. Moses of New Hampshire,
foSmer American minister to Greece,
opened headquarters in Presidential
Row" for Senator John w. Weeks.
The Burton headquarters were opened
by George w. Mooney former speaker OF
the Ohio state House of Representa- tives,
and A. N. Rodney. They announced that
Governor Frank b. Willis of Ohio would
make the nominating speech for Burton.
The Fairbanks nomination was formal
" launched with James p Goodrich. ma
tional committeeman and Republican
nominee for governor of Indiana, in
charge. Mr.. Goodrich will be aided III
the management of the campaign by Will
III. HAYS, chairman of the Republican
state committee of Indiana; Edward G.
Toner, former Progressive state chair-
man, and Horace C. Stillwell.
Congressman Will R. Wood of LaFay-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
FOR All Pain

"The efficiency Of any drug" says DR.. @. P.
Robbins, lis known to us by the results we
obtain from its use. 1--we are able to con-
troll pain and disease by means OF any prep
aration, we certainly are warranted In Its
use. One OF the principal symptoms of all
diseases 10 pain, and this 10 what the patient
most often applies to US for, 1. Q. something
TO relieve his pain. II we can arrest this
promptly the patient 10 most liable to trust
In us for the other remedies which will effect
q permanent cure. One remedy which l
have used largely in my practice is anti
kamnia tablets. Many and varied are their
uses. i have put them to the test on many
occasions, and have never been disappoint-
ed. / found them especially valuable for
headaches OF mnlariai origin, where quintne
was being taken. They appear to prevent
kamnin tablets are also excellent for the
headaches from improper digestion; also
for headaches OF q neuralgia origin, and es-
pecialiy for women subject to pains at
certain times. Two anti-kamnia Ia blets give
prompt relief and in a sh ort time the patient
IL able to go about as usual" These tablets
may be obtained at oil druggists. Ask for
AK Tablets. They are also unexceiled for
headaches. neuralgia and all pain.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
NEURALCTA'S ONE SYMPTOM

Neuralgia is disease which has but
one symptom-pain.
The pain OF neuralgia Is sharp and
shooting with intervals OF freedom.
An attack OF neuralgia does not give
immunity but occurrences are the rule.
The same nerve is generally affected
which means that this particular nerve
has lost its resistance and that there
will be recurring attacks until the
strength of the nerve is built up.
How can the strength OF nerve be
restored2 The nerves are nourished en-
tirely by the blood and weak nerves ara
toned up by supplying to the blood the
elements that the nerves lack. As the
general health and strength of the
patient are built up the nerves resume
their normal functions, inflammation
caused by lack Of nutrition disappears
and the neuralgia attacks cease.
DR., Williams Pink Pills are a tonic
exceptionally well suited for the treat
ment OF neuralgia because they contain
no alcohol, stimulating or habit-form-
ing drugs. The tonic treatment with
these pills is well worth trial by any
sufferer from neuralgia.
Write today for booklet on nervous
disorders to the DR.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. Y. Your own
druggist sells the pills or they will DO
sent postpaid at 30 cents per box.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
Prominent Putney Man Dead.

Henry Crawford, y, one of Putney's
leading farmers and for many years a
prominent horse breeder and stock raiser
died in his home on the Westminster
West road Thursday. He had been i'll
about two weeks with neuralgia of the
heart.
Mr. Crawford formerly actively partici-
psted in the affairs OF the town. and he
had represented the town in the legis-
lsture. He was born Jan. IL, ls44. in
the house where he died. son of Mark
and judith Hunt (Mssonl Crawford. The
house. two-story brick structure. was
built by his grandfather. Theophilus
Crawford. more than 100 years ago
He bought the place in 1865. and car
ried on cattle, sheep and horse raising
with excellent financial results until he
gave up that business few wears ago.
He had owned many fine horses with fast
records.
On Feb. "a. 1872. Mr.. Crawford married
lydia Lowell Of Boston. who died several
years ago. About a year ago Mr.. Craw-
ford married Ida Wstrons Of New Haven.
Conn. VINO survives He also leaves three
children. Hugh Crawford ~ Brzttleboro.
agent for Alden Bros. Of Boston. whole
sale milk dealers. Malcolm Crawford Of
Hatfield. Mass. and AnHis. wife Of Edgar
D. Sanders Of Brsttleboro.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
GOOD WORK
FOR SICK WOMEN
The Woman's Medicine Has
Proved Its Worth.

When Lydia E. Pinkham's remedies
were first introduced, their curative
powers were doubted and had to be
proved. But the proof came, and grad
ually the use Of them spread over the
whole country. Now that hundreds of
thousands of women have experienced
the most beneficial effects from the use
of these medicines, their value has be-
come generally recognized, and Lydia
E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is
the standard medicine for women.
The following letter is only one of
the thousands on file in the Pinkham
office, at Lynn, Mass, proving that
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound is an article of great merit as
shown by the results it produces.
Anamosa, Iowa. -" When began tax
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound 1 suffered with q displacement,
and my system was in q general run
down condition. Iwould have the head
ache for a week and my back would
ache so bad when would bend down |
could hardly straighten up My sister
was sick in bed for two months and
doctored, but did not get any relief.
She saw an advertisement Of your med
cine snd tried il and got better. She
told me what IL had done for her, and
when | had taken only two bottles Of
lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound my head began to feel better. I
continued its use and now don't have
any Of those troubles" - Mrs L. J
HRsysgaN. RID. 1. Ansrross. Iowa.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
THE VERMONT AERO CLUB.
Pres. Woodhouse of the National Club
Makes Suggestions.

Suggestions for the formation Of the
Aero Club of Vermont are made by
Henry Woodhouse, president OF the Aero
Club of America, to Major Wallace Batch
elder in the following communication;
"AIajor Wallace Batehelder,
"The New Willard Hotel,
Washington, ID. 9.
MY dear Major Batchelder:
Il am glad to hear that the work of
organizing the Aero Club of Vermont has
begun and 1t occurs to me that perhaps
the organizing Of this club affords the
best plan TO get the subscriptions neces-
sary to secure the aeroplane for Norwich
university and one for the National
Guard of Vermont.
81 feel sure that 1000 patriotic and
public spirited people can be found TO
join the Aero Club of Vermont paying
$40 each in dues, so as to make it pos.
sible 10 buy the aeroplane for Norwich
university and to organize as soon after
that as possible an aviation section in
the National Guard of Vermont.
"There are at present q aero clubs,
located in the leading cities of the coun-
try, affiliated with the Aero Club OF
America. These clubs are rendering val
liable assistance in fostering the develop.
ment of aeronautics and securing AIDE
quate aerial preparedness in this country. |
An increase in the number OF such clubs |
means an increase in the effectiveness Of
this vitality important work.
Important work is awaiting the Aero
Club of Groundwork which has a |
military aspect, and which would result.
we believe, in interesting sportsmen and
business men in the work of the militia
Briefly, some of the work that could
be done right away would be- ~ Get
an aeropane for Norwich university. ~
in organizing an aviation de.
tachment for the militia of Vermont.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
FIGHTS FOE ON SEA AND IN AIR.
Italian Gunboat Wins Over Ship and
Aeroplane.

Rome, May 26.-Victory of an Italian
gunboat over an Austrian war vessel and
an aeroplane in the Adriatic is announced
here. The crew of the Austrian gunboat
were made prisoners.
A further announcement states that
an Austrian submarine bombarded a
building on the outskirts of Porto Fen
ajo, capital of the island of Elba, but
was driven off by coast batteries before
much damage was done.
The scene of this action is overlooked
by the villa occupied by Napoleon dur
ing his exile on Elba. 1t is pointed out
that in order to have reached this place
from Pola, the Austrian base in the Adri-
actic, the submarine must have skirtcd
practically the whole Italian peninsula.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
McKENNA MOVES
TO FORCE SALE OF
AMERICAN BONDS
British Chancellor Would Put Extra Tax
On Income from Securities
Treasury is Willing to
Ruv

London, May 26.-Reginald Mckenna,
chancellor of the exchequer, has given no.
tice that on Monday next he viii move
in the House of Commons that an addi-
tional tax of 80 cents on SIS be charged
on the income from securities which the
treasury is willing TO purchase. The
object of this is to compel the sale to
the government OF American securities
withheld by the owners.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26

the Rocky mountain region showed de-
creases.
The number of men employed in New
Mexico coal mines increased from AVS
in 1914 to 4,205 in 1915, but the average
number of days worked decreased from
2S3 to 262, and the average annual out
put per employee from ops to 90S tons.
The average daily output increased
slightly, from 1928 to 3.47 tons. The pro-
portion of the output shot from the solid
decreased from 10 per cent. in 1914 to
three per cent. in 1915, and that undercut
by hand increased from 65 to so per
cent. The proportion of coal mined by
machines was l6 per cent. in both years.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26
FRECKLE FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly Spots--How to
Remove Easily

Here's chance, Miss Freckleface, to
try remedy for freckles with the guar
antee of a reliable dealer that it viii not
cost you a penny unless it removes the
freckles; while if it does give you clear
complexion the expense is trifing.
Simply get an ounce of othine-double
strength-from any druggist and few
applications should show you how easy
it is to rid yourself of the homely
freckles and get beautiful complexion.
Rarely is more than one ounce needed for
the worst case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for the
double strength othine, as this is the pre-
scription sold under guarantee of money
back if it fails to remove freckles.--Adv
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26

The doctor had gone and the wife was
having her turn.
why did you tell him you sbhoTrel
smoking. never took a drink. had little
use for motoring. and didn't care for
mcatf~ she asked
Because chuckiei the husband. aif
De- had discovered what ] Ike best. tire
CHANCES are that is what he would have
tola rae 10 give uD."-purk.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1916-05-26

He-You used to say there vas some.
thing about me that Won liked
~he-Nes. but you've spent / an rgu.
- Ehiiaaainhiz Eeeusnr Ledger