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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23

evening, which Will mark the OPEN
ing OF tho conference Rev. Charles
r. Erdman. u. D.. OF Princeton The
illogical Seminary. Will deliver the al
dress closing the conference. Each
morning Rev. John y. Wood, Of the
White Bible School. New York City.
will deliver an address on Training
tho Worker" and each evening he
will speak on "rr;,inins the child.
Rev. Walter l.. Linrlc. ~. H.. also OF
Union Theological Seminary. liich-
mond. viii conduct the conferences on
organization and administration.
Miss Anna Eranch Iiinford. Miss
Katharine ~. lIawcs. Miss Elizabeth NJ.
Shields ana Miss Cornclia Ma.ill. all
OF Richmond. will speak each day on
different phases Of sunday school work
and will conduct round-tablc confer
cnces IN which many will take part.
l.. t.. Marill. secretary of the executive
committee Of publication aud Sabbath
school extension. viii contribute much
that VIII prove OF value.
Running parallel with this confer
encc will he another. under the sam
direction. and which is known as tho
Conference for Older Boys and Girls
Tho four outstanding features of this
conference viii lie inspiration Iuplift-
ing addresses ana devotional scrvices),
education tstudy classes and discus
sion EroupS), training conferences on
methods and Sctting-rip OF games and
SportS), recreation wholesome Soci-
ability ana outdoor sportS). This con-
florence will he held especially i'm the
interest of sunday school work among
boys and girls between twelve and
teen age sunday school classes are
especially urged to he present
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
Iiumpdcn-sihuc. EnIurrins.


I'|F'VVT''I 10 I
fAEMNIi.it.. VA. July g2.--Work is
progressing rapidly ON the erection q.
the new gymnasium ut liampdcn- Sid :
ncy College. The alumni building.
which viii be 4 part OF the Synna stun.
Is also undergoing II great change and
Will shortly lose its identity When
supplemented by the new ijXac feet
addition. this Will be one III the lar.es,
buildings at the college and. incident
ally, the largest gymnasium In the
state. excepting those at tho University
OF Virginia and Washington ana Lee.
When completed the building will he
worth :2".o00.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
NAVAL BILL IN CONFERENCE
Every Prospect Ahead for Long StrmS-
gle over Increased building
l'roNi.iOns

WASIIiNGTDN. July o.-rhc SEN
ate naval bill Wen, TO a conference
committee Of the two houses to-day
with every prospect ahead for long
struggle over its Increased building
provisions. The House is expected to
insist on it's plan Tor ouly five capital
warShipS mc%t year. three less than The
Senate voted. and I" fight tn" Son
atc's three yea: program.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
Chemical Analysis Reported to
Show Natural Gas With
Petroleum Base

The above reproduction from the Richmond
Vrginian OF July 10th speaks for itself. The heat
ing and lighting properties OF this gas have been
a revelation to those who have witnessed our fire.
quent demonstrations near Dutch Gan Brilliant.
illumination and intense heat have been invarja-
bly, the result with the proper burners being used
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-07-23
Actually Burning Natural Ga
Collected From Seepage
From Rivers Bed

This cut is made from photograph and shows
natural gas from James River (within short dis
lance of our hodings) being burned from d dem
Onstration- tank. Some Of the most prominent
men in Virginia, North Carolina. Richmond, Roa-
nOke. etc. have seen these demonstrations and
Will vouch for their genuneness. Go for yourself
and see the gas collected and burned. Call ut our
office and will arrange for you to visit the field
personally and see these demonstrations for your
self.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
Chas. c.. Prouty
ON THE SHIPPER AND THE RAILROAD.

Chas. c. Prouty, while q member Of the Interstate Com,
merce Commission, in discussing the rsiation Of tie
Commission to the shipper and the raiirosd, said:
The original purpose Of the interstate -Commeres
Act was to protect the shipper. The most eminent man
who ever sat on the Interstate Commerce Commission
was its first chairman, Judge Cooley, and very early IN
the history Of that commission Judge Cooley published
an opinion in which he said, that tho hasiness Of the
commission was not" to enable railroads to maintain
reasonable rates, but to protect shippers against the
imposition Of unreasonable rates. Now l think since
sJudke Cooley .published that opinion condition. hays
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
--- The -
Scrap Book
osttina L straight.

OoSSoNQ le StrAl0nSs 5t4
Unless one puts on binders, stu6s
cotton wool IN ones ears and covers
them with fur earlaps. Involuntary
sightseeing and eavesdropping are
sometimes unavoidable. At a table In
a restaurant the other day two women.
friends were exuberantly ~recounting
the varied wonders Of their offspring.
"And my boy Charlie-he's fourteen,
you KNOWS just crazy about a 81.
gnorina," wound up Charles mother, 4
complacent smile ripping her plump
features.
Her lean companion looked shock
edly amazed. "My. but he's young for
that, isn't hef"
Eyes, he certainly is: but, then, Char
lies a forward boy for his age. you
know" proudly. !.
$50 I should say" dryly remarked
the friend.
HE thinks Of nothing else: . I'm
afraid he doesn't even do his lessons
properly" pursued the mother.
But don't you mind that? And a
signorina, Of all people,"
A puzzled look chased away the calm
content of the mothers face.
People? Wy. what do you mean?
He's writing for the movies-a signo-
rina, they call it."
ooh" The friend looked relieved.
"A scenario. / guess you mean;
thought you meant one of those Span
ish things!'-New Orleans Times-Pica-
yune. !.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
His Early Reputation.

When Lloyd-George was a young go
ncitor in Wales he was riding home in
his dogcart n day and came upon a
little Welsh girl trudging along so
YEARLY that he offered her a ride. She
accepted silently, but all the way along
the future statesman, although he tried
hard to engage her in conversation.
could not get her to say anything more
than q timid eyes, or mo"
Some days afterward the little girls
mother happened to meet Lloyd-G George
and said to him smilingly: do You
remember that my little girl rode home
with you the other day? Well. when
she got home she said. Mamma, l rode
from school with MI. Lloyd-George.
the lawyer, and he kept talking to me,
and I didn't know whatever to do, for
you know Mr.. Lloyd-George charges
you whenever you talk with him. and
] hadn't any money!"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

grown products coming to America. Any effort to minimize this economic
waste ought to be encouraged. -
But as a farmer and friend Of the manufacturer and merchant ! want to
suggest an Advertise It in America" movement. The manufacturer and
jobber may blow loud blasts on the horn Of patriotism but II they will put
a lad" in the newspapers in their trade territory, making q business presen-
tMion Of their goods, they will find it far more effective than waving the
things he has to buy as in the price Of the things he 1 for sale and the
and the farmer wants the figures in cold type. The politicians give him all
the patriotic buncombe he cares for. Business enterprise is q far mor sue
cessful salesman than business patriotism.
There ar many mos worthy organizations working to promote commerce
and trade but W seldom find organized effort to promote the press, yet it is
recognized as the most powerful agency for progress the world has ever pro-
industry such as Trades Days, Bargain Days, Labor Days, ETC.; why not
have a press day n all business concerns advertise the things they have
to sell and everybody subscribe for the local paper and all delnquents pay q
year in advance? There is nothing so elevating in civilization IS the smile
of Al editor and nothing will contribute o toward the welfare II q com.
muniy than the prosperity of the press
The farmer is a friend and patron of the newspaper He subscribes for
the local paper and reads every line in 1t and it 10 the best investment he
make There is n news o valuable Al store news; no information 20
interesting q market demands; no tragedy 70 entertaining q 8 the rise md
OF prices and n 0 page more closely studied BY the farmers than the adver
Using columns Of the press.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
COMMERCIAL HOTEL
SMALL FIRE LOSS.

Harvey, N. D., April 1s.-Fire was
discovered in the basement of the
Commercial hotel and an alarm i'm
mediately turned in. Preceding the
prompt response Of the fire company
the guests had all been aroused and
gotten out Of the building. While the
fire was limited to the southwest sec
ton of the basement and first floor,
the dense smoke made it difficult Of
access, it being nearly an hour before
the fremen succeeded in entirely sub
DUNG the fire.
From all appearances there is little
/ doubt but that the fire originated from
a defective furnace, the woodwork ad.
jacent to which evidently caught from
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

A MASSIVE pinch continuous post
Steel Bed. Fitted with 8 heavy Pinch
filters and 2-inch bottom rod. Choice
of white or Vernis Martin finish.
Comes in any size; strong and durable.
Unusual bargin,
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
$6.45

SPLENDID OFFERING in an at
tractive design, massively constructed
Library Table. Imitation American
oak, finished golden, large wrawer and
shelf, 2Sx42 inch top. Price
$6.45
GREAT RUG BARGAINS.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

permanent. The preamble Of our Federal Constitution states that our govern
alton Of Independence and the Constitution Of the United States and necan
free free, patriotic. lust happy and active and who hands down to poteriy q civ
and 10 mar can become a true American citizen unless he is free.
Turning . moment from documents Of State perhaps the best authority
on citizenship, and one universally accepted by the public, is Wehsters Inter
national Dictionary which defines q citizen al "A member Of a State; person
native or naturalzed, Of either sex, who owes allegiance to government and
is entitled to reciprocal protection from it, Further: "A citizen as such ii
We aw have before Is the authoritative definition Of citizenship by bol
government and society and in order that the most humble citizen may fee
perfectly perfectly free to enter into a study gy and discussion Of th. subject ! will brienl
Economic League will be in vain II the most lowly citizen does not feel fire.
to give serious thought and expression to his obligation to government and
his responsibility to his fellow men
Applied to abe-b0died adult males, with whom l take 1t we will hav
chiefly to- Dc, a citizens duty. in return for the rights. privileges and proteo
ton outlined above. would seem to be: First, to expend sufficient labor IL
production, % auxiliary occupations, viz, manufacture, transportation and
distribution, to support himself and his family in comfort. Second, conform
all laws framed in the interest Of society under the Constitution Third
contribute his just proportion to the maintenance of government in persona
time, payment of taxes or, IL need be, bearing arms IL the defense of th
nation. M#&H
I'm reaching the above conclusions I have assumed that under or system
Of government citizens art owners in common and VI entitled to the right
and benefits Of government during the term Of their natur, lives and 70
such period only"
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

it and communicated to adjoining par
%titions in the basement, and the floors
above, in one room Of which a brisk
blaze was extinguished. Outside Of
this one room and the basement the
fire did little damage, water and smoke
accounting for most of the loss. The
building is estimated to have been
damaged about $1,000, fully covered
by insurance. The contents of the
basement, which consisted of pool hall
and a bowling. alley equipment, was
not insured and will be a loss. Mr..
Thornton, will have d loss Of a few
hundred dollars on the furnishings,
which will be fully covered by insur-
ance.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
Peter Radford
ON ADVERTISE IT IN AMERICA.

As q citizen of this nation and one intensely inter.
ested in its material development, I want to add my ap.
prevail to the "Buy 1t in America" movement. CONNER.
cial patriotism and business pride are the foundation
stones of success in industry and no country can become
supreme in commerce and trade unless 1t fosters a spirit
of friendship and Partially for its own products and insti.
tutions. 1t is the spirit of the hive that makes the
wheels of industry turn and each community should be
a progressive unit in our industrial universe. All things
being equal the farmer should patronize the local mer-
chant, who is always a good citizen, q heavy taxpayer
and friend of the farmer. The farmer sends shiploads
of raw material to foreign markets and factories that
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

Called His Guest a co%unterfeiter.
In his book, "My Harvest" Richard
Whiteing tells of a night at the Friars'
club when Max O'Rell was in the chair
and Rapson. the great orientalist, who
was then at the British museum. the
guest of the evening.
At the museum Rapson belonged to
the department Of coins and medals.
and O'Rell wanted to say something
nice about him as a numismatist. With
his imperfect knowledge of the niceties
Of our tongue he could manage it only
in this way: Gentlemen. we are hon
ored tonight with the presence Of a
well known coiner''- The rest was
lost in an inevitable roar, with Rapson
as the l0udest contributor.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
Pluck.

Keep a stiff upper lip.
Don't give way to despair
Or give up your grip
AS you tussle with care.
Just stick to the scrap.
Don't be ready to stop.
Chance may fix it, mayhap.
That you'll finish on top.
II your battle is just
Don't give in at a blow;
Don't get ratified or fused
Or let i'll temper show.
There is many a slip
BetwiXt seeker and goal,
Keep a stiff upper lip
And yourself in control.
When you're down you're not out
If you'll get up again.
You are not put to rout
Till you run from your men.
Give back blow for blow,
Just so long as you fight.
There is always a show
To succeed If you're right.
Detroit Free Press.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20
OUR PUBLIC FORUM
J. s. Cullinan
ON CITIZENSHIP.

MI. J. 8. Culnnan. President Of the TEXAS Economic
League, In inviting the people to study and discuss citi'
zenship and to give special attention to the problems Of
government. said in part: Before we can intelligently
study 90 important a subject as citizenship we must first
define it. What is citizenship? Who is the best Ameri.
can citizen? Search the statute books for a de6ni-
ton of citizenship and unless one is a member of the
legal profession we Immediately become entangled in a
labyrinth Of confusing and ofttimes contradictory laws.
activity, much Of them good, some of them bad and others
indifferent. But laws come and 90. the Constitution in
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

For Fine initial stationery can at
the World office.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1916-04-20

8HA 30080 OVWy pW0u86e0 64S- 0VnW0 00U0N00& 0BVV
changed. l think that today It 10 just . much the duty q the Commission
to see that the railroads. are given Reasonable rates ~h,ea win yield 70 them
and I believe this 10 In the highest interest OF the shipper himself.
AT the basis q albright thinking about this subject lies the net, v~,
often stated very nu1ef appfehende6, that the railroad 10 Z public servant
The property is private property, but the thing done Is . governmental, fane
ton. III done By the government In most European eountrtes.z New. r. the
government is the master. and If the railroad 10 the servant, 10 servant can.
not properly discharge Its duty unless the master. instead Of hanpes1ng and
discouragng, sees 1T to assist and foster
YOU understand that II the business Of this country is to develop the
railroads must develop also. You also understand that in the case Of many
railroad systems. and perhaps most railroad. systems. their business is de-
veloped up to the point whore but little additional business could be taken
on, with the present facilities.
Nov where is the money to come from with which this is to be donel
Where did the money come from that bull, the railroads of this couotry?N
came from the private investor; 1t came from exactly the same source tina,
the money comes which operates ysr business. which operates every Other
business And why was that money put into railroads.. 1t was put into rail
roads because the people who put 1t into those railroads believed that it would
pay q return: This money which must be had by the railroads of this country
has got to come from this source-pGivate investors. In the past. rauroads
have been able to borrow whatever their necessities required. Rauroad
stocks have been a favorte form Of investment. Railroad bonds. next r.
municipal bonds, have sold higher than any other securuies.a Nov IL nat Il
to continue. it must be because the railroads make such earninra a. III
Justify the investment"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-06
RECORD MADE FOR
MONEY BURNING
Chicago Crowds Greet 1916 With
$500. 900 Revelry.

Two and a half million dollars is the
estimate given by leading hotel and
cafe managers as the amount expended
in Chicago in the ushering out Of the
oldaand the welcoming of the new
yea. The same authority pronounced
the celebration as not only the freest
in the matter of expenditure, but the
gaysst which had ever been observed
in Chicago.
1le demand for tables at the hotels,
restaurants and cafes was unprece-
den cd, every bit of available space in
the leading places being utilized to
meC the demand and in many Of those
whe re dancing was feature numbers
Were turned away.
o. the streets the pageant was
much the same as in the preceding new
year celebrations The tin horn and
confetti played their parts in the street
parade and the ornate cap and bells
also appeared on the heads of hundreds
of the paraders.
The great crowGs that moved along
the principal down town streets sang
songs or shouted the seasons greetings
to other passing throngs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-06
Passed on to Eternity.

MIR. John Oates, who was born in
Mineral Point on the 18th of Septem-
Der, 1Sl3, was one of the community
from that time till the hour of his
death, which occurred last Sunday eve
ming. Jan. 2, 1916.
Mr.. Oates life career was marked
day by day by quiet. industrious ways,
He was a persistent reader of good
literature, and therefore far more in.
telligent than many Of greater advan
tages and more pretentious. He was 4
lover OF flowers and enjoyed to the fol
the cultivation Of the best.
Mr.. Oates had been in feeble condi
ton for years. He never married
Two sisters survive The Misses Mar,
and Emma.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-06
potash and Perlmutter'
Theatre, Monday, Jan. 18th

For the theatre goers of Mineral Point have
been hearing and reading about potash and Perlmutte
the greatest recorded in New York City within
the memory of the oldest frstnghter, and they
enjoy for themselves the threeac comedy that has
nations talkng-for potash and Perlmutter" is
great hit in England it is in the United States. No
play begun its under more remarkable con
ditions than this
The sketches written by Montague Glass in the SAT-.
uRDAY EVENING Posi- had made Abe Potash and Nor
rs Perlmutter known and beloved everywhere. Their
virtues and their weaknesses their Joys and SORROWS their
failures and tumphs had become classic but the minute
the suggestion made that all this material might
be dramazed the edic forth that cit can't be done"
Not that there wasn't fund of in the various
Stories but the task of making coherent play of this
of individual seemed beyond all lke
hood of success Manager after manager turned down the
suggestion Naturalization reluctantly enough for there
question of the grip that the principals had secured
the hearts of the public but it seemed impossible put
il into shape. 1t remained for Manager A. H. Wood to
take more hopeful view of the situation Securing the
dramatic rights he submitted the stories dramatst
after another Their efforts futile He tried still once
more a really coherent and interesting three-act play
evolved and rehearsas began at That
nearly two ago AS the rehcarsas progressed the
original script underwent nnumerabIe subtitle changes
changes by Mr. Wood by Hugh Ford the stage manager
by Montague Glass of the characters by the
lists assigned the various roles by everyone within hear
ing. Day by day the play was smoothed and rounded,
twisted and turned, polished and frightened until
the curtain the opening performance and of the
critical audiences gathered in Broadway sat in
Judgment That premiere" is a matter OF history now.
Never in the annals of the New York stage had and
laughed they did that night laughed until they
cried and cried until the laughs chased away the tears
audience
Potash Perlmutter
instantaneous and from that opening night until the play
the nsteht demands Of outofown
thearegoers the Cohan Theatre packed TO the doors
This IS the play that Mr.. Woods will present at the
Municipal Theatre Thursday evening, January 9th
Tickets sale Monday, Jan. 10th at Prideauz Bliss
Drug Store AT 9 n. III.
PRICES $1.50-S1 .00-75c-50c
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-06
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Mr. and Mrs. George Nicholson OF
Lost Grove were rendered surprise
party New Years day by their daugh-
ter, Mrs. William Brown. in honor OF
their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
Brown and three daughters and hus'
bands, Mr. and Mrs. James Toay. Mr..
and Mrs. Lloyd VanMatre and Mr.. and
Mrs. Milton Lindholm. A bounteous
dinner was served from the well-fillec
baskets Of the guests. Mr.. and Mrs,
Nicholson also received several beauti
full gifts. They enjoy the best OF
health and have the good wishes OF
hosts Of friends for many more years
of happiness.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-01-06
THURSDAY. JANUARY 6. 1917
Family Dinner.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry w. Frieden en-
tertained their immediate relatives
with a three o'clock six-course dinner
at their home New Years Day. These
present We're Mrs. John Jeuck. ST..
Misses Barbara, Emelia and Lillian
Jeuck, Urban and Bert Jeuck, Mr..
Peter Frieden. son John and daughter
Lucy Of this city. Mrs. ]. p. Schlater
and daughter Marie of Davenport, Ia,
Mrs. Clyde Taylor Of Marion. Iowa.
and John Jeuck, Jr., of Chicago. The
table was decorated with beautiful
flowers. A Joyous time was had by all
present. The pleasant hours sped ell
too quickly for the guests who were
royalty entertained.