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Williams news., 1916-08-31
SLAVERY IN EARLY DAYS
African Slave Trade Was Once Open Iy Tolerated by the British
 Government.

Slavery existed in nearly all of the English colonies from an early pc riod until shortly before or soon af- ter the Revolutionary war, and the African slave trade was openly tol- erated by the British government. In 1756 there were 292,0O0 African slaves in the colonies, scattered from New England to Georgia. It was not prohibited in Massachusetts until 17SO, nor in Vermont until TIT. The United States census of 1910 showed BIO slaves in Connecticut, 10,S51 in New Jersey, 15,O17 in New York, 795 in Pennsylvania, and 10S in Rhode Island. Slavery was gradually ab- olished in the northern states, but in 1920 there were still 97 slaves in Connecticut, 7,557 in New Jersey, 1O,OSS in New York, 211 in Pennsyl- vania, and AS in Rhode Island. The census of 1850 showed the disappear ance of slavery in all the northern states except New Jersey, which still had a surviving remnant of 236.
Williams news., 1916-08-31
The Stoker In Battle.

In the modern battleship, as is well known, the stoker, like the oarsman of ancient Roman galley, has his work all below deck. The seafght rages above him, and he can rarely if ever see a battle. One of the stories con- nected with the battle of Jutland H. lustrates the stolid character of the British stokers. A chance was given two of these during the fight to come from below. They were on the War spite, which was heavily engaged. One of them was telling a domestic story to the other as they went up to the deck. At the hottest moment of the fight their grimy heads appeared at the top of the hatch round which splinters of shell were crashing. Above the hellish din the impassive voice of the storytelling stoker was heard, as calm as though at "pub" over mug of ale, saying, q always thought e ort to lave married 'er."
Williams news., 1916-08-31
NINE. MN SOLDIERS. G CAPTURE 113I
Frenehmen Trick the Defenders of a German Field Fort on
 the Somme.

One of the most striking episodes of the great Somme offensive was the recent taking of the field fort at Bi- aches and its garrison of 113 men by 9 French soldiers.
 All attempts to storm the position had been checked by murderous ma chine-gun fire until French officer discovered a vulnerable point. Se- lecting second lieutenant, two ser geantS, corporal and four men, he led them on hands and knees through the long grass to the spot where he knew there was a breach in the de lenses. Then three of the French of ficers abruptly leaped into the work, shouting in stentorian tones, "For- ward with the bayonet" and throw ing bombs which exploded in the dugout.
 The Germans, believing large force was with the Frenchmen, had no time to get their weapons and sur rendered. But now the three French captors began to feel nervous, as they saw no reason why the Germans should not fall upon them and ex- terminate them. They were saved by the six comrades, who came rush. ing in just at this moment. Again fooled, the entire German garrison was marched to the French rear escorted by the nine "poilus," who had not lost a man.
Williams news., 1916-08-31
LAD IS TEASED, USES GUN
Boy, Who Was Mountaineer, Made Jibing Onion Weeders in Ohio
 Scatter.

Kenton, CA real Kentucky noun taineer of fiction type-6 feet 11a inches tall and weighing 16O pounds, although only fourteen years old awoke the quiet settlement of Alger on the Scioto marsh, the center of the greatest onion raising district in Ohio, when he started a cannonade that sent the natives to the trenches.
 He was Charles S. Hale, who halls from Greensburg, Ky, and who came to Hardin county to weed onions.
 The youth bought a gun and threat ened to shoot the hats off any one who opened their heads to him. He says the other weeders were teasing him. The trouble came when officers tried to arrest him. The bullet hit Harvey Porter. Spectators scattered. The lad vas sent to the Lancaster industrial school.
Williams news., 1916-08-31
NOTI$QMe DIAMOND

Speaking of breaks, the pitcher that gets them seldom cracks.
 Rain may give the players a day off, but anything gives some teams an off day.
 The way Jim Thorpe is going indi- cates he is ambitious to get back un- der the big tent. \ With George Tyler in midseason shape, the pitching staff of the Braves is much stronger.
 Now that numbering ball players is all the craze, some of them should wear big cipher.
 Fans in Boston have given up hope of having another worlds series ticket scandal next October.
 Those New York Giants, knocked on all sides for their poor showing of late, are playing under "raps."
 A 22-inning baseball game was played at Rock Island, H., the other day. Even the fans had enough.
 
 ''Davey" Robertson, right fielder of the Giants, is leading the National league batting by a comfortable mar gin.
 Pitcher Jimmy Middleton of Louis vile has been watched by Scout O'Hare of the Cubs, and may be signed.
 There are still several released pitchers in these United States who haven't yet been signed by the De troit Tigers.
 Starting the baseball season on May would have saved lot of postpone ments in April, but it wouldn't have helped much in June. Anyway, the Giants are good for 8 300 average. They can lose all o1 their games on the home lot and wir 'em all away from home. |
 Nap Lajoie still looks good around the middle cushion, even though he is pastiming between the sensational Witt and the rapid first-sacker, Nc InniS.
 Miller Huggins is making a frs baseman out of Roger Hornsby ant says the youngster is as clever as ar all-around man as Sisler of tht Browns.
 Slim Love, the six-foot seven-incI southpaw of the Yankees, is an un lucky bird. He has just recovered from malaria only to be stricken witt matrimony.
 Rudy Hulswitt quit his job as man ager of the Columbus (O.) team be cause of its long losing streak. Con nie Mack has no sympathy for sucl chicken-hearted persons.
 Fifteen major league club owner called their scouts in the office an' unmercifully banned them for over looking that wonderful Nationa league rookie, one Hal Chase. The Vernon club has put a price O $4,OO0 on the contract of Swede Ris berg, with the proviso that the clu which buys him must let him finisl the present season with Vernon. l About time to start building anott , CT bridge across the East river fo the accommodation of the crowd , anxious to see the worlds series be tween the Robins and Tanks.
Williams news., 1916-08-31

In Chicago and the fans insist comparing Cobb with their 
    are O.
Williams news., 1916-08-31

UnIucky Thirteen. Bacon-Don't you think the number thirteen is unlucky2
 Egbert-Why no. Thirteen was the sacred number of the Mexicans and ancient people of Yucatan. Their week had thirteen days.
 "Yes, but think of waiting thirteen days for pay dayi"
Williams news., 1916-08-31
IS FAST BECOMING VETERAN
Jack Barry of Red Sox Starts on Ninth Year in Major League Harness
 Star at Short

Jack Barry of the Red Sox is fast becoming a veteran of the big leagues. This is Jacks ninth year in big league harness. Jack went from Holy Cross college to the Athletics and for half dozen years was the brilliant short field artist on Connie Mack's team. He was one of the important cogs in that great baseball machine which Mack built up and which for several seasons
Williams news., 1916-08-31

was supreme in baseball. Since he went to the Red Sox a couple of sea- sons ago Jack has played the second bag. Recently he was put out of the game through an accident and Mike McNally was substituted to fill the keystone position. If the latter shows up well he may replace the veteran at the second bag.
Williams news., 1916-08-31
Fell Some.

Redd-How are you getting along in the Aviation school?
 Greene-Not very well.
 "Head of the class yet?"
 "No. I was up near the head yes terday but I fell, and went to the foot"
Williams news., 1916-08-31
BANIsH PIMPLES QUICKLY
Easily and cheapIy by Using cutieura
 Soap and Ointment. Trial Free.

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti- cura Ointment on end of finger and allow it to remain on five minutes. Then bathe with hot water and Cut1- cura Soap and continue some minutes. This treatment is best upon rising and retiring, but is effective at any time.
 Free sample each by mail with Book. Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L. Boston. Sold everywhere-Adv.
Williams news., 1916-08-31
Quite Different.

Church. see the extermination of mosquitoes by bats has proved so sue cessful that one Texas city has pro- hibited the killing of bats.
 Gotham-That's all very well when the bats are bigger than the mos quitoes; but how about over in Jer- sey, where the mosquitoes are bigger than the bats?
Williams news., 1916-08-31

About time to start building anoth- CT bridge across the East river for the accommodation of the crowds anxious to see the worlds series be- tween the Robins and Tanks.
Williams news., 1916-08-31

but when it was supposed that my hus- band and I had just simply separated I found that didn't like the way people treated a grass widow
 "Then when the trial separation be- came known was in such an inde- terminate status that it was worse than ever."
Williams news., 1916-08-31

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Gross Bag Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes. At an good grocers. Adv.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
Lecture bY DIR. Campbell.

DR. Campbell, who lectures at New
Windsor on January II, and in the
Opera House here on the 18th, was
a pastor in our county twenty years
ago, and was in great demand as an
eloquent speaker. His six years resi-
dence in the great Metropolis has
added large fund to his general
knowledge and it is gratifying that
he feels indebted to his place of begin
ming, that he should return to share
with u his delightful journeys
Many of the slides and the reels
have never been seen before in our
community and are not in the stock
companies hands, but are the very
best selections on the railroads with
DR.. Campbell is identified in his sum-
mer journeys.
The pictures are of the Yellowstone
the Hot Springs, the Geysers and
rivers of this worlds wonderland
This Glacier park is the climax OF
government building in park reserva-
tiOns, it is the natural home of the
Black Feet Indians.
1t has cost Uncle Sam and the rail
roads over three millions of dollars
to lay out this playground.
This picture is a word picture of
our counties geography and all should
see it.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07

4 GOOJ DRIVING MAKE o.
AAND RUNABOUI for sale. O.
Apply to - -. !.
MICHAEL K. WALSH.
lanf-ltf Westminster.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
Lords Day Alliance Initerary i'm Car
roll County.

DR.. Howard A. Kelly and DR.. W. W..
Davis, will continue their State Wide
Tour, this Sunday by speaking at six
places in Carroll county. Since Oc-
tober %, 1914, these men have toured
the entire State, speaking in every
county to 42S audiences approximate
ing one hundred thousand persons.
To do this they have travelled over
1000 miles by automobile.
The meetings in Carroll county
will be:
10 a. NJ, Union Mills Methodist
Episcopal Church.
IL a. m, Lutheran and Reformed
churches, Silver Run.
p. M, Taneytown Lutheran church.
$50 p. M, Westminster Methodist
Episcopal Church.
$50 p. m, Greenmount United
Brethren Church.
7.3O p. M, Hampstead Methodist
Episcopal Church.
DIR. F. T. Tagg, editor of the Metho-
dist Protestant, whose birth place
was Union Mills, will be in the party,
and will preside at several of the
meetings.
DIR. Kelly's special theme will be
"Obligation for Christian Service"
while DR.. Davis will speak on The
Lords Day: Mans God Giving Oppor-
tunity for Service"
The people Of the several COM
munities visited on Sunday, January
8, will be interested in the charts il
Illustrating their talks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
ABRAM FISHERS WILL is FILED
FOR PROBATE
INIT. Airy Resident DispOses OF Estate
Near $4,000.

The late Abram Fisher, of near Mt.
Airy, who died recently, by his last
will filed for probate in the Orphans
Court of Frederick county, disposes
of an estate valued at between $4,000
and 100000
Willis K. Fisher, son Of the tes-
tator, is named as executor.
The requests are as follows:
All just debts are directed to be
fully paid.
Ella Houck is given $4,000 for good
and faithful services rendered to the
deceased. This amount includes
wages due to the time of the eXecu-
ton Of the will, which is dated No
vember 4th, 1915.
Mrs. Alvaretta J. Davis, daughter,
il given $50.
John d. Fisher, a son, is given $50.
Isaac n. Fisher, a son, is given 500.
Charles A. Fisher, son, is given
$50.
Willis L. Fisher, of Frederick, an
other son, is bequeathed the residue
of the estate.
Mr.. Fisher was nearly 80 years of
age when he died. 1t is said his
farms are worth in the neighborhood
of $25,000 and the personal estate
was appraised at about $500.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07

Adam ID. Birely died at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. P. d. Rooms. Sr.,
yesterday afternoon, in his 18th year.
H. had been i'll for some time, his
death being caused by grip, followed
by pneumonia. He leaves beside his
widow, Mrs. Jane Birely, seven child
rem, Mrs. P. ID. Rooms, ST., of Detour;
Elmer, William and Finkel Birely, of
Ladiesburg; J. c. Birely, Of New Ok
ford: Murton Birely, of Thurmont,
and Clarence Birely. of Philadelphia.
MIR. Birely was we'll known Mer-
chant and warehouse man, of Ladies'
burg, before residing with his daugh-
ter
Funeral will take place Saturday,
meeting at the house at u o'clock.
Services will be preached at laughs
church. Interment in Haugh's Gene
terry
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
May Stop Trains Two Weeks.

Prescott, Ariz., Dec. 31.-The great
est snow storm in the history Of this
part OF Arizona ceased this afternoon
after having continued more than 48
hours. The snow is more than three
feet on the level about here and in
other sections from four to six feet
deep. Trains to Jerome and Crown
King, in the high mountain country,
were cancelled and may not run again
for 10 days or two weeks.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
Norris.

Mrs. Mary e. Norris, widow of DR..
William il. Norris, of Baltimore. died
Wednesday at Mercy Hospital, Balti-
more, after short illness Mrs. Nor
ris was a member for a number of
years Of First NJ F.. Church and a
worker in many charities, such al the
Ladies' Auxiliary Of the Maryland
General Hospital, and the Free Sum-
mer Excursion Society. She was
born in 1886 and was a daughter Of
James y Suter. The funeral took
place from the residence Of her son,
William s. Norris, 2943 st. Paul
street, today, at D. m. Surviving
her are two sons, William .. Norris
and DR.. NJ. ID. Norris, Of Eldersburg,
Md
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
Knox.

Charles E. Knox, son of George and
the late Martha Knox, died suddenly
last Friday at his home in Baltimore.
Funeral services were held Monday
in st. Joseph's Catholic Church,
TaneytoWn.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07
WESTMINSTER, MD.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON, JAN. 7, 1916
Write it 1916.

To hear T. R. talk one would think
that he still holds the theory that he
owns the Republican party. Well
maybe he does, but it won't do him
any good.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07

It's poor elevator that won't work
both ways
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07

"THE DOUGH THAT FATHER
USED TO MAKE-That's what
would like" said Mrs. Wed-a-year,
when her husband spoke about the
bread that mother used to make. You
can get the same old Coal at Smith &
Reifsnider's that father and mother
used to buy-bright and Of square
fracture.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1916-01-07

"BE EASY, AND If YOU CAN'T BE
EASl, BE AZ EASY AS YOU
CAN. AZ this season OF the
year the goldman has his prob
iems-railrOads transportation, 10
cai deliveries, and the elements
smith " Reifsnider win give you the
best Coal and the best service pos
sible, under existing conditions.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
xePnELlN RAID SCARE INK
sPo,Ls cows MILK

The Rerliner ageblatt declares
that 4 Ioudm polt'e court has
absolycd a ,nlrynlnn accused Of
watering milk, The dalryman
declared thu, hls ,Wws were NJ
heightened BY the Zcppetn at.
tacks that Im MIR was spoiled.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
TINE CARD
The California and Oregon
Coast Railroad Company

Effective November 20. 1916.
Train lv. Grants Pass 7:15 am.
Train lv. Waters Creek. 10000 am.
Daily except Sunday
All trains leave Grants Pass from
the corner of q and Eighth streets,
opposite the Southern Pacific depot
For all information regarding
freight and passenger service call al
the office OF the company. Public Ser.
vice building. or phone 1S1 for
same. naNA
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
PORTLAND MARKETS

Portland. Nov. 2e,--Today's mar
ket quotations were;
Wheat -- Ciub.~ i,52; bluestem.
I.62.
oats--No. white feed. 1926.
Barley Feed. 40.
Hogs--,3est live. $50.
Prime steers, TAO, fancy cows,
b.75; best calves, Z.
Spring lambs. 9.25.
Butter--City creamery. 40; coun-
try. 80.
Eggs--Selected local extras, so.
Hens, IL; broilers, lb; geese. H..
Copper. 20.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22

FOR RENTAL or part OF o. P.
Harvey residence at 7I2 North
Fifth street. Some furniture. IL
desired. Apply on premises this
week. so7tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
LOST

WILL THE PERSON to whom | loan
ed "Lindley on Mines" please re-
turn same. o. 8. Blanchard. 904tf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
S-HOUR LAW.


determination Of the constitutional
question. The case was presented
but yesterday and decision is de-
sired today. II Is far from being an
agreeable duty for Judge to record
n judicial conclusion without the care
and deliberatiop essential to a con-
yiction that he would stand to In
every circumstance. Upon the merits
OF case the government neither asks
nor receives from n court greater con-
slderation than Is required by the
settled rules and prosumptlons OF
law. but request by the department
OF Justice 10 aid the progress OF a
case consistently with the rights OF
every one can not be declined. GER
tainly not for personal consideration.
law Not Sustained
Upon q consideration OF the
Adamson law and OF what Ia said OF
lts practical effect and what was in
tended to be accomplished by II. the
Judgment Ia that. as the court con-
strues the terms OF the law. II eau
not be sustained. Since both parties
have said they would not plead fur
thor. whatever the decision might be.
a decree will be entered for the plain
tins, recitlng that the defendant prays
and Ia allowed an appeal In open
court. The case In which the plain
tits were appointed receivers 10 In
charge OF the Judge who Is acting
here. An order will be entered In
that case directing plaintiffs and their
counsel to cooperate with tho de-
partment Of justice In lodging the
appeal In the supreme court BY
December 4, next. and In then NOV
Ing for the advancement thereof for
such early hearing as that court may
nnd II copsistcnt to grant; also. to
Invite counsel for MI railroad com.
panios and others similarly Interest,"
cd In the question Involved 10 psrti-
'clpate In the presentation Of the mo-
tion to advance and In heterogeneous
on thesmcritsas fully as though their
,N'enis wctc par'ts ( this ltlks.
tim Though tho decree, of tn
cou utsln tbeAaase hcro win bc nnal
n form, yet, because Of the eScep;
,ova' c'rr@msssn .es. iNf r,,H'Ntlfts
~ns Ms'rvtsseEto wv, tAsh asSS
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22

FOR RENT Nicely furnished house
at 315 e street. Inquire OF Mrs.
l.. B. coffman. 655 North Fifth
street. 91O
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22

Questions and Answers.
The time elapsing between Q Ques
ton and an answer Ia almost as impor
tant m the answer itself Il may be
wisely long 'or short. bur tho LONGER !,
h the wiser mnsi be the answer
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
VETERINARY SURGEON

Di,. 4 D rTSTUL. Veterinarian
Ohce in Winetrout Implement
Bldg Phone 113-J. Residence
Phone 305-R.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
Classified Advertising


1901. 7e7tf
ALFALFA. RED CLOVER and all
grass seeds are cheaper now than
later. Write for samples and
prices. Strictly fancy stock. Ralph
Waldo Eden. Central Point. Ore
gon. ss0tf
WINONA BERKSHIRES- The get Of
Laurel Champion have won to
date at state fairs lit prizes, SIS
firsts, 20 championships, IL grand
championships. Winona Ranch.
r. !. A-Box, Grants Pass, Ore. 0stf
PIPE FOR sALE-Eight hundred
feet six-inch ls-guage hydraulic
pipe. Located at Savage ranch.
near Savage rapids. Matt Kulesch.
FOR SALE--Bungalow, strictly mod
ern in every way. convenient and
well built. six rooms. fine location,
easy terms. Very reasonable. Also
some furniture. Telephone 1867
or call at 30S West c street. 923
-
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
WANTED
ABSTRACTS

ABSTRACTS made by the Josephine
County Abstract Co. on mining.
farm and city property meet the
requirements Of the best attorneys
in Oregon and elsewhere. Nine
years experience in abstract work
in Josephine county at your SER
vice. Special low prices on GER
tain classes of abstracts. See us at
Masonic Temple, Grants Pass. 915
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

JESSIE c. KNAPP-Piano and voice.
Chorus and choir directing. Studio
residence. s14 North Second street.
Phone 523-R. SsOtf
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1916-11-22
TO RENT

FOR RENT Six-room home. 305 G
street, opposite Central school; $40
per month. Inquire on premises. II
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-06-03
CATHOLIC Institution
IN DETROIT GIVEN OK.
HOUSE OF GOOD SHEPHERD AT DETROIT, MICH, 1NVES-
GATED-INVESTIGATORS PRAISE THE WORK
OF NUNS IN RECLAIMING WAY
WARD GIRLS.

William H. Loutil, mayor of Grand
Haven, and ex-Probate Court Judge
Stewart Hanley, of Detroit.
After going into details as to food,
discipline, work, recreation and edu-
cation, the board said:
"The spirit of the place is remark
able. There is nothing that would in
dicate to stranger reformatory.
During the recreation periods, the
girls enjoyed themselves in the same
manner as girls outside. Upon in
quiry the only complaints made by the
inmates were from some there under
commitment who expressed desire
to return home In the laundry many
were singing while at work. During
recreation periods we found groups
around several pianos, one of the
number playing and the rest singing.
The younger children engaged in the
usual childish games. There appears
to be the greatest affection between
the girls and the Sisters.
"The board is unanimously OF the
opinion, after a searching investiga'
tion. that the complaints and charges
are unfounded, that the institution is
doing a most commendable work and
is conducted in praiseworthy man
ner. The board does, therefore. ex
press it's approval Of the purpose OF
the institution and its methods OF
operation"