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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

growth of the crop. June, July and Au-
gust are warm. the thermometer some
times going to 90 degrees.
The winters are cold, in the Tanana
valley the mean temperature in January
being about 20 degrees below zero The
Thermometer ranges from the freezing
point to go or 20 degrees below zero dur
Ing December, January and February.
After the freeze-up, which begins about
the last of October, there is steady cold
weather from then until May. The
ground is frozen as hard as a rock,
quiet bodies of water become ice to
depth of six feet. and there is from
three to six feet of ice on the lakes and
the streams. The Yukon has three or
four feet of ice. The streams are then
the sled roads. and travel is easier than
In the summer. The ice and snow begin
to melt in April and early May. The
small streams flow into the larger ones,
raising the Ice sheet so that ii is torn
away from the shore 1t breaks into
pieces and starts on its way to the sea.
the cakes Of Ice grinding against one
ai.other and piling up in great masses.
As they go on they carry every movable
thing in their path. This movement lasts
for a week or So when the streams
clear, and the boats start out from their
winter quarters.
The Tanana valley is land OF
scanty, rainfall. Heavy showers are
almost unknown. 1t drizzles often in
summer and much of the rain is dur
ing the growing season. The yearly
average is about 10 or II inches OF
water. including the snow of the win
ter. Added to the moisture from the
skies is that from the strata of per-
Tetual ice. which is found from eight
inches to- yard below the surface
of the ground. When the land is Gull
tivated this gradually melts. making
the soil deeper and deeper from year
to year, until at last the ice has no
effect Oh the crops:
The soil is fairly fertile. Some OF
that about Fairbanks grows 200 bush
els of potatoes per acre without ma
nure. When the woods are cut down
the native redtop springs up. There
is pasture everywhere in the summer
The best lands are the gently sloping
hills, composed OF fine SILT sand and
gravel. The most of the soil is sandy.
The very hest is the Fairbanks silt
loan, of which there are altogether a
half million acres In the Tanana valley.
close this letter by warning the
would-be settler that cutting a farm
from tho forest and dragging it out
of the ice is no baby job. 1t is bet
tar suited to men of from 20 to 80
than those over so. The first year or
so will be full of hard work, and the
should bring along enough
money to keep himself and his fam
lily Curing that time. Practically all
the land needs clearing. A cabin will
have to be built. and a garden patch
cut out OF tho woods. A log barn will
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15
Men From Desert Hear Photograph


From Guests From the Desert" by
Frances Wilson Huard, in the October
Scrbner.
After much scraping and bowling We
left the table and retired to the drawing
room, where / fancied a little music
would liven the atmosphere. Our guests
listened gravely, a trifle surprised, and
rose and bowed again at the end of tha
Chopin sonata
Military music-much beautiful" ven
tured the Interpreter.
II. smiled and going toward the Victor
wound it up again. A Sousa march rent
the air. Their eyes began to sparkle;
the interpreter went over and looked out
the window.
Where is the muster?
Herein the boxl'
They gazed at each other, astonished.
To have explained the mechanism of the
Victor would have been too complicated
We didn't know exactly what to say, and
for moment we stood staring at each
other, tongue-tied, While the lovely march
jingled on
This is an invention made by a man
from my lady's country-out there-across
the ocean,
Those who succeeded In making boz
sing must have commerce with the gods
and the demons
| was somewhat taken aback at this
unexpected reply. but II. explained that
Edison was simple mortal like our
selves, but with most powerful intel
ligence.
This is more than intelligence" came
the answer. He must be a most noble
lord. l imagine that people PROSTATE
themselves as he goes by-and are proud
of having been touched by the shadow
of his horse"
The idea of Mr.. Edison parading on
ed-bedecked steed before the Amerf-
can public standing in advance struck
me as comic at first, yet presently re-
allied how lacking in respect we must
seem to our glories to the minds of these
simple people,
All our disks were passed in review,
one after another and it was very late
when. the concert finished our guests
babe US good night and retired en-
chanted with their first Partisan evening.
Argentina's 1915 imports were valued
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

INDUCED in folk dances on the great
white way and took keen delight in ad.
dressing drawled out ''you-alT' to a
single Individual.
Some of the best work of the Wilson
campaign here is being done by Walter
Cain, former editor OF the Memphis
News-scimitar. and later special Wa.h-
Hgton correspondent. He is directly con-
nected with headquarters. and even ths
writer's procured from the big New York
dallles are taking keen notice of his OUT
put IN every line OF which is a real
punch. -
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

be needed; and. if possible. dollhouse
should be erected. The most of the
work will have TO be done by the
farmer and his family. Wages are high.
A common hand gets IS or Sc a day
and board, or, If hired right along,
from 500 to $3.50 a month. Mr.. Rick
ert pays his lady cook SIS a month
and her board. A servant who does
general homework will want $40 or
$12 week. and women who come in
10 help on wash days and sweeping
days Will charge from so cents to rs
cents an hour These are the wages in
Fairbanks. The result is that most OF
the women do their own work. hiring
help Only for the heaviest kinds OF
labor
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1916-10-15

Argentina's 1915 imports were valued
at s219.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
Extraordinary
Home Values
For Substantial Values in Choice Locations
You Will Do Well to

For Substantial Values in Choice Locations
You Will Do Well to
INSPECT
The Following Properties in
CHEVY CHASE. D. @.
410s INGOMAR sT.-s rooms. attic, 2 baths;
high elevation; commanding view of country for
miles; lot contains over one-eighth acre, most
fertile soil; convenient to both lines. Walk
west from Conn., ave. or east from Wis. ave.
Do not buy before seeing this property.
3T05 KE0KUK ST.-Is a beautiful colonial
er-hall house; one-half block east Of Conn.
ave.. on widest street in Chevy Chase: large
lot, numerous trees; house contains rooms, at
tie. baths and open fireplace; convenient to
rare opportunity.
CHEVY CHASE, MD.
25 WEST HEsKETH sT.-one bleck west
Chevy Chase Circle; charming New England
colonial house, in a charming location; large lot,
order to appreciate its real value.
PRICES AND TERMS have been devised which
will give you that long desired chance to secure
a home in any one Of these sections Of unques-
toned values. Fer sale by
ANY BROKER
Or J. 8. GRUvER. Owner,
Union Trust Bldg.
Free Auto Service. Phone NJ. 7ss. 25.
81 900 BUNGALOW; FURNIsHED; EASY
terms; banks of Potomac river; l block Glen
Echo cars; cleo. light; beamed ceiling; pan
eled walls trees; open stone fireplace; fishing;
bathing. Will exchange. Phi. Col. Is.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS
Only ( Blocks North Of
14th Street and Park Road

New Houses-New in Design-Inspect.
1928 QUINCY ST. AND 1895 SHEPHERD ST.
Half block 14th st. cars, all-night service.
Easy walking distance to all churches, schools,
stores and markets In this desirable home com
munity; high elevation; southern exposure; lot
$50 feet to wide alley.
YOUR CHOICE
9 or Z large, light rooms, or two bal /;
hardwood or white and mahogany finish; plain
or beamed ceiling; open or inclosed sleeping
porch; box or three-room deep houses; large
living room parlor effect; mirrors in all
bedrooms or bedrooms without mirrors; red or
gray tapestry brick manteis.
Each house has open fireplace, attic. outside
pantry. numerous closets. heavy oak doors.
lighting fixtures to match decora tions, duplex
shades, cretonne curtains, laundry, large Hight
cellar. hot-watsr heat, electric and gas light.
Do not buy before seeing these houses, The
payment--bsIance like rent. Open daily
lighted at night. For sale by ANY BROKER or
sis GSioS HiooSthRt TRusT 1~shs BIB.
Free Auts Service. Phone N. 766. 25s
Evening star., 1916-07-21
POTOMAC BEACH

The Potomac's most attractive and heaithful
resort Salt water and all incident sports. The
place for your family. Excellent table; artesan
water; music; dancing. Write at once for reser-
vations, POTOMAC BEACH SUMMER RESORT.
Potomac Beach, Va. Steamer st. Johns daily
Colonial Reach. met by auto bus and motor boat.
Steamer Majestic direct to resort. No connec-
tion with any other resort.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
FOR SALE
Attention, Investors!

chance to invest downtown. where there
will always be a demand for houses. Tenants
ear fare. $1,000: renting for $55 to
white tenants. Near 14th and K sts.; 2
three-story bricks. In absolutely frstclass con-
dtion. You need not spend one dollar. Buy
in this downtown section, where property has
future business value.
STONE & FAIRFAX 1342 New York ave.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
F6k 5xLE-CsaSlnaed.

A REAL BAReAIN: DELIGHTFUL LrTrL1
s eett:ss IN "A n5v; suburbs. with every city so9- cor
..tsr hstt g.. electric ght large Iosehsi.
bloom; chicken house with yard, fenced: room
for garden and saFage; close 10 ears. one fare;
like rent
q. g. LACEY. TO 18th st. nv.
TAKoMA PARK. 40 SPRUCE AVE-; BUNGA-
low; nvs rooms; sleeping porch: all modern
improvements; lot 56x1b0: moderate price.
Address r. c. KIDD, Department Of Justice.
A SUBURBAN BUNGALOW SUBDIVISION IN
plots Of half acre to an acre at prices of
suburban lots 50x100 in all other suburbs:
beautiful high ground, overlooking a % charming a
not prejudge 1t, but write for map. price list
and particulars and then examine It: one beau
tiful bungalow and grounds there now; Others
being built buy where values will appreciate
and no doubt about 1t: grow your own vege-
tables. fruits, flowers and raise your own
poultry: auto owners. we invite you to this
before buying. Address 210-A. Star office.
NEAT AND G0zY HOME OF ROOMS; SUM
mer kitchen; bath: electric light; ami; new
roof; house being painted: one square from
line; sidewalk and road bed: shade and
fruit trees; let. eoxsoo to another St: price.
$2.700; terms II desired. Apply to ARTHUR
CARR. HyAtteviile, Nd,
Evening star., 1916-07-21

FOR SALE-lnVeStme
s.. $50. Renting for So. so month; select
white tenants; bay-window brick; rooms.
baths: on a lettered street west of 14th 81.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1342 New y,rk ave.
FOR SALE 800: RENTING FOR ST A
month; eight rooms. two baths; convenient to
the government printing office. For certain
reasons the owner offers this property at this
great sacrifice. splendid opportunity to &C.
cure Investment.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1342 New York ave.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
LEXINGTON

Pacific and Ark aves. Grounds adjcin beach and
boardwalk ONLY HOTEL WHERE GUESTS
MAY GO TO SURF IN BATHING ATTIRE
WITHOUT USING STREETS. WHICH IS PRO-
HIBITED. Use of lighthouses free. RUNNING
WATER IN ROOMS. Private baths. Special
rates. S1.5O up daily: IS to $3.50 weekly. includ-
ing choice table, supplied from OWN FARM.
WHITE SERVICE. ORCHESTRA. BALLROOM.
TENNIS COURTS GARAGE, BOOKLET mailed
Evening star., 1916-07-21
SUMMER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. n. J.
Coolest and Most Attractive Location
OSTEN ID

s"e ooSoen Sp0k Ot Au0noc (fey
The ideal hotel Of summer comfort, occupying
entire block Of ocean front. In beautiful Chelsea
section. Capacity, 500. Renovated and refurnfshed
throughout. Sweeping view of sea from all rooms.
Every modern appointment and comfort. Sea and
fresh water in ali baths private and public; RUN
MING WATER IN ALL ROOMS; elevator service
from ground floor: new commodious open-ai roof
lounge; 1000 feet Of broad porches: one entire
floor. veritable Florida encha utment of palms
and flowers devoted to social diversions; dancing
twice daily: orchestra Of soleists; mistress Of
ceremonies. Superior cuisine. Diet kitchen.
White dining room service. FREE GARAGE.
Special summer terms. American plan. Book
let mailed Auto meets trains Ownership man
agement guaranteeing SERVICE.
Adjoining hotel is complete tonic bath establish
ment. including electrical flesh reducing appara tus
Evening star., 1916-07-21
FOR sALE-HousEs.
(COntfnued.)
NEAR 14th AND q sTs. NV.

Hot-water heated: semi-detached; II rooms.
tiled bath, laundry. servants toilet. etc.
Garage in rear. Owner will sell to eoiored
homeseeker investor for 81 500. VIII loan
$500. Address ASA Star office. 22s
SEE THIS NEW 7-RO0M HOUSE, LOCATED
on one of the prettiest aves- NV. facing mag
nihcent park; bedrooms. attic. tile bath,
double front porches, screened-in breakfast
porch. h.-w. heat, gas and elec.. double u. inch
floors; celennade parlor entrance; fireplace;
gas heater; south front: big lots; magnificent
shade; close to school. churches and cars; in
spect with owner and arrange accommodate
Star office. 2s
Evening star., 1916-07-21

7O-ACRE FARM; FINE STATE CULTIVATION
Groom modern dwelling; fine outbuildings
good orchard beautiful view and surroundings
1 mile District line; only S25 monthly.
HEINE BROS,
800 N. Y. ave. NJ TSO7.
Evening star., 1916-07-21

FOR SALEM A GROVE OF TREES.
1910 TO 20 MCKINLEY STREET.
CHEVY CHASE. D. c. EIGHT
ROOMS, 2 COMPLETE TILED
BATHROOMS. SHOWER BATH,
LARGE ATTIC, BIG SLEEPING
PORCH. BUILT BY DAYS LABOR
SwELLEST HOMES IN CHEVY
CHASE FOR THE MONEY. PRICE,
$3.50. OPEN FOR INSPECTION
UNTIL s Pm. EASY TERMS.
BOSS 4 PHELPS, INC, ia 14th
ST. NV.
Evening star., 1916-07-21

ALBEMARlE !,s:: s'::'s.. ss Beach: .ss,:

ocean piers etc. Coolest location 1000 feet
porches: 100 large cool rooms; private baths.
elevator; exceptionally fine table. fresh vese-
tables and sea food good cooks attentive ser
vice Specially catering to those seeking high
grade accomodations without the excessive cost
Reduced July rates SO. 1880 SIS up weekly; s2 up
daily: special family and party terms on request.
Booklet Ownership n 'anaRement j. p COPE.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FARM.

This farm of 80 acres is located on high
ground, is IN excellent state of cutivat ton ;
lots Of fruit and shade; fine roads; this is at
tractive either az home subdivision; has
city water. electric lights. ETC.: only $500 per
acre. CHARLES A. RHODES. 305 Riggs bldg.
Evening star., 1916-07-21
WANTED-TO RENT.

WANTED = MODERN SIX ROOM AND BATH
ho1se. above Park road near 14th st. car
Zine. by family Of adults: rent not over $50
nioath Address TsB. Star Office
SMALL HOUSE. BETWEEN 18th. end \ &
SITS nv; not over $50; three In family; no
objectionable neiShbors; describe fully. Ad-
dre.. s7-H. Star ofsce.
WANTED-1T ONCE, N NV. on On THE
heights. modern 6-ronm house. with porch and
yard; not over s:T.bo . month. Address 81 B,
Star oitce. 25s
Evening star., 1916-07-21

Falls Church fc- $2,70O. Rented for $40 Q
month. May be had for $12. EDWARD
EELLS, Millbury, Mass. 23s
Evening star., 1916-07-21
CHEVY CHASE.

HoMEsEEKERS, ATTENTION.
am in q position to build you a home
over your own plans In any section Of Chevy
Chase. D. c.. on q nominal cash payment, bal
ance like reBt. For further informa ton call
Chase Real Estate. 4is-41e Colorado bldg.
Phone Main 1O4S.
Evening star., 1916-07-21

sIX-RoOM HOUSE; PORCHES; ELECTRIC
lights; outbuiIdings; chicken runs; l acre;
fruit; near cars; cinder walks; miles In Viz
ginia 81, $50; $500 cash. $50 month. Address
23-B, Star office. 24'
+ A VERY ATTRACTIVE LITTLE FARM. OF 9
acres, located at Falls Church, Va, with all
city conveniences; eight room house; dining
room and living room, 15x30 each; large open
fireplace in living room; conservatory for How
prs; porches all around house; beautiful lawn;
fine large shade trees surround the house; barn.
garage chicken houses and outbuildings; 100
choice fruit trees, bearing; small fruits of all
kinds VIII sell cheap or exchange for lot at
14th or 18th st. extension. Address 132-B,
office.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-09-27
REDEEM REVENUE STAMPS
Documentary and Proprietary Stamps
To Be Cashed BY Government.

Burlington, Sept 23-Fred White
more, local deputy collector of in
ternal revenue, returned to this city
yesterday from Portsmouth, N. H,
where he attended a conference call
ed by Seth w. Jones, chief of the
collectors of the New Hampshire dis
trict, which includes Vermont, Maine
and New Hampshire. The confer
ence was held for the purpose of IA
miliarizing the collectors and deputy
collectors with the new law which
went into effect on September 8 rela-
tive to the abolition of revenue
stamps.
An announcement which will be
met with pleasure by local retailers is
that any revenue stamps which they
now have on hand and for which they
will have no further use are redeem
able by the government. These, as
has already been stated, are the docu-
mentary and proprietary stamps.
Upon application to Mr. Whittemore
he will furnish a form, which has to
be filled out before a notary and then
forwarded. with the revenue stamps,
to the main Office for this district at
Portsmouth, whence it will be for
warded to Washington and a check
SCAI OdShs MI. w ulLl0IlOT0 has IudO0
an arrangement with the local banks
which will greatly facilitate this
work. The banks will redeem any
stamps held by their patrons and
then report will be made by them
to the government officials, from
whom they will receive a check COW
ering the total amount. 1t is sug-
gested by the deputy collector that
the stamps be redeemed at once as
there will, no doubt, be a limit placed
upon the time during which they may
be redeemed. The stamps on hand
cannot be redeemed by postmasters
from whom they may have been pur-
chased, but the procedure must be
through the banks or the form fur
nished by the deputy collector.
After January 1, 1917, local retail
ers of tobacco will not be required to
pay the special tax which has previ-
ously been necessary. This special
tax on retailers has amounted to $3.50
per year, and after this year, for
which the tax has already been paid,
will not be required.
The stamping of still wines, cham
payne and other sparkling or arti-
fcially carbonated wines, liqueurs,
cordials and other similar compounds,
will eventually be done at their source
of making which will relieve the To-
cal retailers from the bother. The
retailers will, of course, have to
stamp their stock now on hand,
which has not been stamped by the
manufacturer.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-09-27
MOTHER ACCUSED OF NEGLECT
Which Caused the Death of Her
Infant Son.

Burlington, Sept. 20.-Mrs. Edith
Wing was arrested at about 11.30
last night by the police on warrant
issued by States Attorney T. E. Hop
kins charging her with neglect to-
wards her two months old son which
resulted in his death. The woman,
who did not appear any too neat in
her personal appearance, was taken
to the police Office, taken before
night court and allowed to go on her
own recognizance, this being neces-
sary because there are three other
children in the family who very
much need her attendance.
The, child, whose name was Rob
ert Edwin Wing, died yesterday
morning and the conditions sur
rounding it's death were reported to
the states attorney for investigation
He ordered an autopsy which was
performed by DR.. B. H. Stone Of the
state laboratory and the conditions of
the child's body are alleged to be
most shocking, in fact so shocking
that all would not bear printing. One
of the tributing causes of the
child's death is said to have been due
to lack of nourishment
The case was continued to Thurs
day afternoon and she was recog-
nized in the sum of $500 to the state.
She was instructed to go to her home,
clean up, and care for her other three
children.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-09-27
HAS As FRESHMEN
Vermont State school of Agriculture
Begins 9TH Year With 20 Students.

Randolph Center, Sept. 22.-The
Vermont State School of Agriculture
has opened for the seventh year with
an enrolment of As students in the
entering class, making a total of 10
in the school. In the first chapel
greetings were given by the Rev.
George Howe, the Rev. F. Metzger,
the Rev. George Goodliffe, the Rev.
James Trip, N. L. Boyden and Prin.
G. l.. Green.
r. H. Denman, instructor in farm
crops, is ill at his home at Ithaca,
N. Y, but expects to resume his
duties next week. The seniors have
chosen the following officers: Presi-
dent, Abbott; vice-p president, Lewis;
secretary and treasurer, King.
The juniors have selected blue and
gold as their class colors. They have
also chosen their class pins
Coach Heath has Is men out for
football each day, and expects more
to turn out soon. Nine games are ex-
pected. Five are already scheduled.
The first one is on September 80,
with the alumni.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1916-09-27
Go, My Boy, Where Duty Calls You.

Go, my boy, and heaven bless you!
have read each precious line
OF your hearts responsive throbbing
To a higher call than mine.
God has spoken-you have heard
Him,
And though tears these eyes bedim,
Your affection for your mother
Shall not mar your love for Him.
Could 1 bid you stay, from fondness,
When the ever ruling hand
Marks your path to duty plainly
For the safety Of your land?
No! tits yours to be patriot,
And tits mine to be as true;
Go, my boy, where duty calls you,
And my heart shall follow you.
Go in faith and feel protection
From a power supreme, divine;
Should a bullet pierce your body,
It will also enter mine.
Do 1 think of this in sorrow?
Does my love sad fears renew?
Do L tremble at the prospect?
No, my boy, no more than you.
Dear to me is every pathway
Where your precious feet have trod,
But 1 give you fond1y, freely,
To my country and my God.
You and shall never falter
In the work we have to do.
Go, my boy, where duty calls you,
And my heart shall follow you.
I shall pray for you-how often
In the waking hour of morn,
Through the labors of my household,
And when night is coming on.
If mothers prayers can keep you,
Mid the dangers you incur,
God will surely bring you back again
To happiness and her.
[ will never doubt the goodness
That has kept you until now,
That has kept the evil from your
heart,
The shadow from your brow.
And I know that it shall keep you
In the path you must pursue
Go, my boy, where duty calls you,
And my heart shall follow you.
If my boy were less the hero,
Less the man in thought and deed,
had less to give my country
In her trying hour of need;
And feel a pride in knowing
That to serve this cause divine
From the hearthstone goes no Drawer
Heart than that which goes from
mine.
I have loved you from the hour
That my lips first pressed your
brow,
Ever tenderly, but never
Quite so tenderly as now.
All I have is His who gave it,
Whatsoe'r He bids me do;
Go, my boy, where duty calls you,
And my heart shall follow you.
I shall miss you in the springtime
When the orchard is in bloom,
When the smiling face of Nature !