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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
J. s. STEEL SHOWS
 TREMENDOUS GAIN
 IN MONEY EARNED
Second Quarterly Statement Evidence of Extraordinary Prosperity Surprise to
 Financial Community

New York, July 25.-The extraordinary prosperity of the steel and iron industry, chiefly as the result of the Euopean war, was disclosed today by the publication of United States Steel corporation for 1916. IL showed total earnings of sS1, ,126, ,04S net income of $71,3S0,222, and surplus balance Of s4lse4535, after payment of regular dividends. of 1s4 and 1A per cent. re- spectively, on the preferred and common shares, and an extra dividend of 1 per cent on the common.
 These figures, which constitute new rec ords, show increases over the previous quarter of s2o, Az, 424 in total earnings; s20, l61,663 in net income. and sl51lO,SsS in sur plus.' They were far beyond the estimates of the financial community.
 For the first half of the year. earnings increased $101, 4S1 sos over the same period of 1915, and the total balance of s111 ,219,- 132 represents an increase of s105, ,731, ,l51.
 The balance for the second quarter is cNuoi eo dliHoSt 1T per CeHl oH the oul standing common stock and for the first half year the balance applicable to com mon dividends is almost 39 per cent.
 Analysis of earnings for the quarter shows a gain of more than $2,0O0.o00 in May over April and moderate gain over May in June, which had been expected to show recession.
 The extra dividend declared todav is the first disbursement of it's kind since the first quarter of 1910 and is accepted as partial compensation for the period of suspended dividends on the common stock between the last quarter of 1914 and the same quarter of the following year.
 In announcing the distribution of the extra dividend, the directors issued a statement in which they said that during the past quarter the plants and proper maximum capacity, production as we'll as earnings exceeding those of any previous quarter.
 Its several subsidiary companies, the statement continued. have many exten- sions and improvements under way call- ing for expenditure of large sums of money These improvements are mainly for the purpose of diversifying products and increasing economic efficiency
 Fulfilled orders on hand at June 30, 1916, amounted to 9.s4O,45S tons. which will occupy the mills for several months New business is coming at a satisfactory rate, many contracts being entered for de- livery of materials throughout 1917"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
British Make Small Prog. ress, But Are Repulsing All Counter Attacks
 Made by the Teutons
POZIERES IS CENTER OF MAIN CONFLICT
 IN THIS ENGAGEMENT
At This Point Australian Troops Are Covering Themselves With Glory. Grand Duke Gradually Clos
 ing In on Erzingan

Fierce fighting is still going on be- tween the British and Germans in the Somme region of France, the men in their endeavors to press forward or to hold back attacks frequently en- gazing in hand to hand combats.
 The British are tenaciously holding to the portions of the village of Po- sieres, from which they drove the Ger have repuIsed there an attempt by the German infantry to regain possession of the northwestern portion of the vil- lage.
 Calm has prevailed on the French sec tion of the front in the Somme region. In fact, except for a violent lombard ment of La Laufee, to the northeast of Verdun, the French war office says there has been no important action on the en- tire French front.
 The Russians continue to make prog ress against the Teutonic allies in the volhynia district sending their troops across the Slonevke river notwithstanding the fire of the Teutons. One thousand prisoners, and four cannon and five ma chine guns were taken in this region by the Russians.
 Berlin admits the penetration by the Russians of part of General Won Linsen- gems first line trenches in Volhynia.
 In the Carpathian district the Austrians at several points attacked the Russian cavalry. but Petrograd says they were everywhere repulsed.
 The drive against the Turks in Armenia is still going on, and. with the Russians at their heels, the Turks are fleeing, abandoning guns and munitions along the roads The Russians have thrown their advanced guards to within 10 miles Of Erzingan, in Central Armenia, and the Turks there are declared unofficially to be preparing to withdraw from this forti- fled town to a new base at Sivas 130 miles to the west.
 In the Austro-Italian zone the Italians report the capture of Monte Cimone in the Posina-Astico sector; a further ad- vance in the Monte Chiesa region, and the repulse of counter attacks on trenches they had captured near Sazera and zebio. on the Asiago plateau.
 London. July 25.-The battle on the Somme front which began Saturday at midnight and had continued since with brief lulls, is still being fought by Brit ish and Germans with the utmost stub borness. An indication of the import ance the Germans attach to defending their third line is found in the report of General Haig, the British comman- der, and in the German admission that troops have been brought from before verdun in order to lend all possible strength to General Won Einem.
 The British, if they are making but slow progress, have been able to repulse all the fierce German counter attacks and fully maintain their ground. although the fighting largely consists of hand to hand conflicts.
 There is no news as to whether the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
Treaty With Denmark For Purchase of Islands NoW
 Lacks Only Minor Details

Washington, July 25.-Only determina- complete negotiation of treaty between the United States and Denmark provid- ing for acquisition of the Danish West Indies by this government at purchase price of s25,oOO,OoO.
 So nearly in agreement are the two governments that an official White House announcement this morning predicted that the treaty probably would be signed dur ing the day. Tonight the delay in clos ing the negotiations was not explained but it was indicated that no material bar rier to their successful outcome had de- veloped.
 It was suggested that the signing might await the return of Secretary Lansing from his vacation early in August
 The exact provisions of the agreement are being closely guarded in the belief that publicity at this time might place the negotiators at a disadvantage. Offi- cials reluctantly confirmed that the pur- chase virtually had been consummated and betrayed displeasure that reports of the advanced status of the negotiations had been circulated in last nights press dispatches Their chief concern is un- derstood to be the possibility that some third nation might bring pressure to bear to defeat the project
 TERMS OF TREATY
 In general terms the treaty is under stood to follow one negotiated in 1902 by the two governments, but which lapsed when the Danish parliament failed to rat fly it after the United States Senate had acted favorably. It is said to contem- plate complete American acquisition of the group. which lies east of Porto Rico. and is regarded az of great strategic mil itary value Relinquishment of undehned American claims through right of dis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26

covery in Greenland, a Danish colony, also is said to be included
 The treaty of 1902, in common with other uncompleted purchase proposals that have been considered between the two governments during the last half cen tlry, provided that the islands should not be transferred until their inha bitants had voted approval. It is presumed the pres- ent treaty bears such provision, but the possibility of an unfavorable vote by the islanders Is considered very re- mote
 DENMARK UNCERTAIN
 Whether the Danish parliament might again defeat ratification is understood 10 be matter of some speculation among officials here. General confidence in fa- vorable action is felt in most quarters, but diplomatists are sensitive to the fact that Denmark, hemmed in as she is among the great European powers some of which have desired the Danish Indies for themselves. might feel strongly any pressure her neghbors brought to bear to prevent the sale. It is recalled that fail ure of the 1902 treaty was attributed to German influences.
 No difficulty is anticipated. on the other hand in securing ratification of pur- chase treaty by the United States Senate An effort probably will be made to se- cure favorable action there before the present session of Congress ends The foreign relations committee is understood to have been in close touch with the negotiations since their inception and leaders on both sides of the chamber received today's White House announce ment with general satisfaction.
 REPUBLICANS COMMITTED
 In that connection. senators recalled today that bill authorizing President Mckinley to purchase the islands was
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
Mexican Delegates Named

Mexico City, July 25.-Unofficial reports here are that Gen. Luis Cabrera, law yer; Alberto Pani, an engineer, and Rob erto Pesquiera have been designated as delegates to conference which will en- deavor to bring about a settlement Of the controversy between Mexico and the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
New Steel Rridre

Clanton, July 25.-(Special.)-A new steel bridge, which was ordered some months since by the Chiffon county commission CTS, has arrived, and is now being placed across Yellow Leaf creek, near the Ala bama Power company's plant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

Sl o1Iv GhNAA NEWS l-Fferce struggle continues on Somme without result.
 Trouble in camp seems to be over. U. s. Steel shows tremendous gain in money earned.
 Progressive vote being stampeded to Wilson.
 Hunger's spectre stalks rampantly in Alabama as result of floods. Bodies of IF men are still in tun- mel, gas prevents work. Will rehabilitate northern Mexico. Rabid protection advocates nettled. Treaty with Denmark for purchase of islands lacks only minor de- tails.
 Claims another defeat of villa. 3-Electric manganese now made at AnnistOn. 8-Clanton is host to Highway meet,
 LOCAL NEWS 2-Birminaham needs some fireworks, says Ed Warren. 3-County treasurer enjoined by Judge Grubb. 5-Mrs. c. H. Mathis likely choice for membership on farm bank board. City communication transacts weekly
 routine business. Peytcn and Myrick will speak on subjects of vital interest to state. Typhoid toll of death stirs alarm at the city hall.
 County health officer reports eight cases of infantile paralysis. Jackson Highway asscciatiOn elects Craft president.
 Hotel men meet this afternoon at Tutwtler. 0-Fishing trip ends in death of Raw ley Pounds. 12-City sanitation stirs Besiemer. Alabama troops anxious for active service.
 FEATURES 3EHoIland's letter.
 New York stories by q Birming- ham man. 4-EdftOrial comment. S-society and Dolly Dalrymple. s
 SPORTS SECrackers bow to Burleigh Grimes. IndianapoIis mare sets world record.
 Pcstoffice loses to Avondnie mills. Dixie league had succeaaful year. Food for FantlOm.
 lrish problem is nearing nolution, Child labor hill will be taken up, Alabama soldiers reaa3 for bqeaer,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-07-26
PROGRESSIVE VOTE E BEING STAMPEDED 10 WILSON'S SIDE Rank and File Revolt Against Domineering Rule
 of Bull Moose Bosses "COWHoLY GIVE UP' DISGg< ZINC TO WEST Snyder Washington State and kenFo5 o5s California Are Among
 L< 5rs Who Will Support
 c President Wilson
" HUGH w. RornRrs

wy w. 6sFTrtn "
 The revolt of progressives from the rule of the masters who surrendered themselves to the Cranes, Roots Lodges and Penroses, and attempted to sell also their following as chattel into the bond age of shrewd manipulators is fast be- coming stampede to democracy
 There was satisfaction in democratic circles when early news that the New York progressive executive committee had declined to indorse Charles E. Hughes was confirmed. The action of New York following so rapidly on the heels of simi- lar action by New Jersey, is taken as additional evidence that the bulk of those who bolted republican rule in 1912 bolted for the sake of principle, and not simply to win a presidential office for a certain individual.
 FROM THE WEST
 News from the western states is that there, too. the progressives are preparing to assert themselves. It is reported that many erstwhile leaders of the defunct progressive organiza tion are keenly and bitterly resenting "the cowardly surren- der" of Theodore Roosevelt, and are pre- pairing to support either the President or refrain from voting.
 Ole Hanson of the state of Washing ton, who as a candidate for the Senate some years ago boiled more than S0,O0O votes, has refused to follow the lead of Roosevelt and Perkins. He is support ing Woodrow Wilson, and is anxious to meet Senator Poindexter in debate on the subject: Shall the President Be Re- tained?"
 He wires the democratic executive com ittee's Washington office: We can carry Washington for Wilson. Cannot you shame Poindexter into meeting me on the stump He is afraid and, like Hughes, is a trimmer
 Edgar c. Snyder, chairman of the pro- gressive party of Washington state, is also supporting the President He has issued bitter statement decrying what he terms the cowardly surrender to the reactionary republican bosses He states that the invisible government of the re- publican bosses is more pronounced than four years ago, when we bolted''
 KENT IS ENTHUSIASTIC
 And at the head of the Woodrow Will son Independent league is William Kent, independent republican representative from California MT. Kent has never &C., cepted blindly the direction of any polit- ical organization. He has always fought on the side he thought sustained by right and justice.
 Following the conventions in June, he seriously analysed the situation. and then announced himself in favor of the re-elec- tion of Mir. Wilson Shortly thereafter the Woodrow Wilson Independent league, an organization of non-democrats supporting the President was organized, and MT. Kent was elected chairman.
 And thus there is indication after indi- cation that the progressves are deter mined not to be sold back Into the bond age of Crane and Penrose. And the dem ocrats as natural sequence are made more certain of their success the coming fall.
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15

dive visited at the home of Mr..
Morris sister, Mrs. S. D. Gregg, Sun
day. They returned in the evening.
Frank Meyer went to Dickinson
the first of the week to visit his
father, who has been i'll at St. JOS
eph's hospital for the past two
months.
Jacob R~othschiller, president of the
German-American Alliance of North
Dakota, went to Bismarck Thursday
to attend an important meeting of the
Alliance.
Among those who transacted bust
ness at the county seat the first of
the week were: John Steckler, Christ
Grasl, Nick Schroeder, John Metzger,
Bill Little, Jacob Rothschiller and
John Seller.
Lee & Jopp, Dolwig & Duckhorn
and the Gladstone Mercantile Co. re-
Gently purchased the moving picture
apparatus from Kid Bowen. These
gentlemen have taken great interest
in this improvement and no doubt
they will show good results. They
will show at the "Deutsche Eintracht
Hall" every Wednesday evening, ad-
mission being 10c and zoe, to which
they cordially invite each and every
one.
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15
LOCAL NEWS

Harold Jensen of Minneapolis is
the new violinist in the Lyric orches-
ira, beginning work the middle of
the week. Mrs. Christine Messer-
smith resigned to take a we'll earned
vacation Of some time.
Sheriff Geo. Brown went to Plaza
the first of the week to interview G.
O. Thompson, a former newspaper
man in this vicinity, relative to sup
posedly bad checks. Mr.. Thompson
was able to make satisfactory settle
ment for the present and Sheriff
Brown returned Thursday with a GER
titled. check.
The following underwent opera
tons at St. Joseph's hospital the past
week: Edward Rau, little son of MI.
and Mrs. Ben Rau Of this city; Miss
Verna Cuskelly, Roy Peck, Mrs. Harry
Gruschus, Archie Grantier and Miss
Mary Ridl, all of Dickinson; Mrs.
Mike Schaf, New Leipzig; Fred DON
aldson, Beach. Those registering for
treatment we're: Mrs. Constantine
Muth, Dickinson; Richard Hamilton,
Wibaux; Mrs. w. E. Stribling, New
England; N. V. Horning, Sentinel
Butte; Miss Catherine Lawrence,
Dickinson. A son was born to Mr..
and Mrs. T. E. johnson of Killdeer
on Wednesday.
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15
BASEBALL BOOSTERS
OUT FOR A TEAM
The Management Selected Assures
Dickinson of a Fast Team This

The baseball enthusiasts of the city
held a meeting Thursday evening
when officers and committees were
selected with the task on their hands
of whipping a team into line that
will be invincible.
The following officers were elect
ed: T. N. Hartung, chairman; V. E.
Chelgren. temporary secretary; H.
o. Pippin, manager; DR.. C. L. T.
Herbert, secretary-treasurer.
DR.. Herbert appointed a committee
to raise funds as follows: c. D. Davis,
VIM. Kostelecky, V. E. Chelgren, J.
L. Hughes and A. C. Pagenkopf.
An advisory board to confer with
the manager relative to the hiring
of players was selected as follows:
DR.. Herbert, chairman, Ed. Hughes
and VIM. Kostelecky. A committee,
Ed. Hughes and DR.. E. J.. Hansen,
was appointed to wait on the Com
mercial Club relative to the solicit
ing of funds.
Another baseball meeting is called
for April 81.
With this good live bunch of boost.
ers for the national game we should
have a team that will make them
all 60 if they expect to score
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15

Chas. Holler of six miles west of
New Hradec has sold his farm of
three quarter sections, preparatory to
leaving this country for Twin Falls,
Idaho, about May LIST. His home
farm of a half section, including the
buildings, was purchased by John
Gaugle. The remaining 100 acres he
sold to w. J. Odenthal at $25 per
acre. On Tuesday, April 18th, he
will have an auction sale at his place
to dispose of his horses, cattle, farm
machinery, household goods, etc. Mr..
Holler states that he has made
money out here but for other reasons
is seeking a home farther west. ,
Monday evening the D. Y. w. A.
gave a delightful party in the old
Masonic hall, to their friends, there
being being between rs and 100 pres
ent. The room was prettily decoratd
with streamers attached to the
chandelier and a large blooming plant
and carnations we're used effectively.
The committee on entertainment ar
ranged a program of games for the
evening that furnished a great deal
of amusement and mirth, the wedding
trip being very popular. Special
music was enjoyed, as the association
piano was moved to the hall for the
occasion. The sale of aprons to the
men and ties to the girls that matched
determined partners for the fine sup
per served. The finance committee,
with Miss Ethel Parker, chairman,
assisted by Misses Ida Bartz, Dorothy
Gobler, Mabel Bremen and several
others, deserve much credit for the
affair, as there was a lot of work in
getting the room and supper ready.
The association made a neat little
sum to help them in their work.
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15
TAYLOR

DR.. Weyrens made a professional
call to Marshall last Monday after
noon.
Mrs. F. L. Hutchinson enjoyed a
visit from her mother and sister for
a few days.
Mrs. Paulson and son were bust
ness visitors in town from Knife
riber this week.
The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Anton Wingerberg was sick for a few
days this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. AL. Johnson of
Werner were Sunday visitors at the
Chas. Howe home.
Mrs. Fred Schroeder returned last
week from a visit with the Bird
family at Carlyle, this state.
Mrs. A. J. Sinkula of Richardton
was a visitor here last Wednesday.
She returned to her home on Thurs
day morning.
Mrs. Paul liner came in from
Knife river on Monday evening and
left the following morning for her
,home at Bismarck.
Several members of the Fred
Pound family are sick with the
measles. No other cases have been
reported, however.
The T. B. & B. C. met with Mrs.
J. F. Christen on Thursday afternoon:
Quite a number were present and
spent a very sociable afternoon.
Mrs. Henry Fix of Antelope came
up on Sunday evening to consult the
doctor about her health, which has
been failing lately. She returned to
her home on Monday morning.
Paul liner of the Knife river
country, a former we'll known resi-
dent Of Taylor, was taking his wife
to a Bismarck hospital on Tuesday.
Mrs. VIM. Hecht, ST., is still in a
critical condition. Several Of her
daughters who live north of Taylor
were called to her bedside last week.
"The Heavenly Twins" put on by
the eighth grade pupils at the audi
torium last Saturday evening was
very much enjoyed by the audience.
The Steve Britner farm house
northeast of the village burned the
first of the week. The house was
partially insured. It is understood
that Mr.. Britner will erect a tempo
rary home to do him until fall.
Mr.. Green moved his family into
town from the Fred Pound farm last
week. They are occupying the house
recently vacated by the John Sievers
family. Mr.. Green will be employed
on the Sam Brand farm for the sum-
mer.
Herman Breum returned to Taylor
the past week from Glendive in which
locality he was looking for a good
ranch proposition for a member OF
his family. Mr.. Breum has about 10C
cattle and so head Of horses at his
home ranch.
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15
GLADSTONE

Walter Schoquist was a business
visitor at Dickinson Tuesday.
I. Nelson of Belfield was in town
Tuesday, looking after business mat
tiers.
Mrs. John Metzger and Anna Roth
schiller have been or the sick list
this week.
Herman Ehlert was a business visi-
tor at the county seat the first of
the week.
Martin. Berzel visited at the home
of his brother, Geo. Berzel and wife,
Tuesday of this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Miller have rent
ed the Turner farm and moved out
the first of the week.
Mrs. Katherine Metzger went to
Dickinson the first Of the week to
have some dental work done.
Father Alphonso Hem, our parish
priest, returned from a business trip
to Mandan Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Carl HUH and baby are visit
ing at the home Of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Math. Lefor, this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Essert of Dick
inson were guests at the home of
Judge and Mrs. John Kampf Monday.
Mrs. Maria Stricken is visiting at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nick
Koenig Of Dickinson, several days
this week.
Miss Catherine Rothschiller and
sister, Magdalin, had some dental
work done at Dickinson the first of
the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schank of
Hebron were guests at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Schank a few
days this week.
Ludwig Grunacker and 10 returned
from Bismarck Tuesday, where he
had been to consult physicians about
the boys eyes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Math. Wehenery Jr..
visited at the home of Mrs
lWehener's parents: Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Menches, Sunday.
Mrs. VIM. Elwell and children, who
have been at Sentinel Butte for the
Ipast two months, returned to Glad
stone Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Joe Meyer returned from
Dickinson Tuesday, where she has
been several days visiting her hus-
band at st. Joseph's hospital.
Mrs. Frank Kirschenheider of Dick
inson is making a several days. visit
at the home Of her daughter, Mrs
J Joe Schultz, south Of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. ALI. Morris Of Glen
The Dickinson press., 1916-04-15
SNOW

Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Carstens called
at Mauls' and ~Skalbeck's on Sunday.
The Ed. Martins family spent Sun
day evening at E. S. Olson's.
Miss Bertch and Miss Kvapil of
Willmen visited u school last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. T. Hanson gave a
dance at their home Monday even
ing.
Mr.. Maui and Joe arrived from
Lefor on Sunday, after being gone
for nearly two weeks.
Mr.. Carter of Dickinson has been
spending a few days at the Peterson
and Schermerhorn homes.
H. C. Hanson came out from Bel
field on Saturday to be present at
the auction sale at his fathers farm.
A large crowd enjoyed a dance at
the Bergquist home last Saturday
evening. Mrs. Bergquist served a
delicious lunch at ~ o'clock.
About 200 people attended the auc-
ton at H. Hanson's on Monday. Mr..
Hanson disposed Of all personal prop
erty but has decided to remain at
the farm for some time to come.