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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24

Trot all your grouches, grumps
and gloomers into the Tacoma the
alter tonight or tomorrow night,
where Irving Berlin's information
al sypcopated musical success,
Watch Your Step" will be.
Put them under the G-rays of
this attractions magical imirth,
melody and dancing. Before the
final curtain smiles will have sup
planted the gloom and there will
be a ripple of music smuggling
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24

Ray Gamble has been fish
broker all his life.
His friends in Tacoma have as.
ISOLATED him SO long with salmon
and halibut and smelts that they
just can't imagine him dealing in
anything that isn't possessed of
fins.
But Ray has suddenly come
across with q brand new variation
of the old adage about necessity's
maternal relation to invention,
and his friends are aghast at his
phenomenal success.
Likewise they are delighted, be-
cause he has launched a one-man
trench attack against old man
Fuel Trust, and has swept thru the
enemy's country like Gen. Uaig's
Englishmen.
Ask Two Prices.
It's an unusual story, and well
worth retelling.
Gamble lives out in the North
End, where the poor dear people
have been begging and clamoring
for wood, and only getting 1t after
paying two prices, coupled with a
special delivery charge that the
fuel men pleasantly tackled on.
Early this summer he decided
to lay in a stock for the cold
weather. But the wood dealers
had another idea about 1t.
Their prices hit Gamble I'm the
solar plexus, and their delivery
date was somewhere In the far dis
tant future.
So Ray turned his attention
from fish to fuel. Just to teach
the wood man a lesson, he ordered
a whole carload and had 1t shunt-
ed on the spur track of an aban-
doned wood yard at North 9th
and Proctor streets, near his
home.
Hauls 1t Himself.
Then he borrowed a light wag-
on, hooked it on the rear of his
touring car, and hauled the car
load to his back yard, a half cord
at time.
CANDLES neighbors, all needing
to get wood and facing the same
combination of high prices and
late delivery, began clamoring for
share of the carload. Ray let
them buy a little of 1t, and then
ordered another car.
Comparing the cost OF his car
load of wood with the prices
charged by fuel men, he decided
that there was fine chance to
help out his neighbors and make
a little profit for himself.
Business Is Good.
So he bought a truck and built
a body on 1T capable Of holding
one cord Of wood. He leased the
abandoned wood yard. Business
began to overwhelm him at once.
The single truck delivered 10
cords each day and Gamble was re-
ceiving orders from his neighbors
for 20 cords.
Meatless days were booming the
fish business, and Gamble found
himself so busy that he had to
take his meals on the jump. SO
he put George Patterson, one of
his trusted clerks, in charge of
the fuel concern and ordered an
other truck.
1t was Sept. 20 when Gam
bic took over the wood yard.
In six weeks he has bought
six motor trucks and six
wagons. He has a staff Of
10 men, and they are work.
ing 10 hours a day delivering
wood to North Enders.
While other fuel dealers are
charging $3.50 to $3.50 a cord for
wood, Gamble Is selling 1t at
1925, and promising immediate
delivery.
He made a record Wednesday
by delivering 81 cords of wood.
Electric trains of four and five
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24
NEW ERA IN
R. R. METHOD

(United Press Leaned WhFes)
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Nov. "a.
"A revolution in American rail-
road methods is being worked out
today to relieve war transportation
congestion. Pooling of railway
interests and equipment to 1.-THE
most radical and revolutionary
extent ever dreamed Of" It was
officially stated, 10 shortly to be
announced.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24
(United Press Leased Wire.)
BY WILLIAM PHILLIP SIMMS.
(U. p. Staff Correspondence

~. Il. starr COrreSpOnuent.)
WITH THE BRITISH ARMIES
IN FRANCE, Nov. "a The glory
that was of the resurrection was
in the eyes of a pitiful procession
that tramped the byways Of the
war out of Marcoing today.
The column was what remained
Of Frances peasants, little store
keepers, village. officials-plain
people-after wars waves had re-
coded.
1t was the procession of the re-
patriated, these miraculously re-
stored to the soil of their beloved
France and freed from Prussian
slavery.
The United Press correspondent
was the first civilian to enter
Marcoing from the allied side for
close on to four years. met the
procession just outside-its van
guard starting last night.
Push Baby Carriages.
They glanced at my correspond
ent's uniform, thought / was a
British officer-and every man,
woman and child gave some ex-
preston of the gratitude that was
in their hearts to their deliverers.
Already on the road for IA
hours, covered with mud from
head to foot, tired, bereft of all
save what they carried or dragged,
the procession was at once a col
nmn of misery and of joy.
Women pushed baby carriages
filled with babies and packages.
Old men and boys trundled make
shift push carts bearing all their
earthly possessions.
One grandfather strained to roll
along a vehicle the wheels of which
had done service on German
aeroplane.
Girls Garry Sacks.
Young girls bent under the load
'of heavy sacks on their tired
backs.
Here and there a British Tom
my, one of the countless thousands
who had perhaps marched miles
and waited hours with his 65
pounds of equipment strapped on,
staggered along, submerged under
bundles and sacks he was carry
ing for the infirm, the aged or the
worn out.
One Philadelphia boy, driving
an ambulance, filled his car with
boxes and bundles and perched
feeble old men and women on
them.
Many of that miserable COM
pany, their tired eyes cleaning
feverishly told me they would
rather be homeless, no roof above
them, rain-soaked, bound they
knew not whither-as they were
that night--than to continue in
the comparative comfort of the
days before the resurrection, liv-
ing among those who had raped
the nation.
Not All Drab.
1t was not all drab, however.
Even the most exhausted, with
that indomitable energy that in
herent in the French peasant, and
with tired out nerves newly strung
with Joy and gratitude, chatted
volubly.
One old lady, perched on a two
wheeled commissary cart, trundled
along by willing Tommies, kept
nodding and smiling as tho being
homeless in the winter time with
great guns laundering about was
a wedding day festivity. She said:
1.-THE English, they will be in
Cambria tomorrow
Tommies bound for the front
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24
NABBED AS
SWINDLERS

SPOKANE, Nov. 24.--With the
arrest of five members Of the Nc
MILAN family, the police here to-
day believe they have broken up
one Of the best organized gangs
OF swindlers which have operated
In the Northwest In years. Tie
five are said to have secured
thousands of dollars ON the "old
lace" game here within the last
week.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-11-24

somewhere in each ones breast.
Watch Your Step tingles with
tunefulness, and into and around
its melody has been woven tangos,
one-steps, fox-trots and waltzes.
Some of the twenty odd song
hits include Settle Down in a
One-IIorse Town." "When I Dis
covered YOU" "The Dancing
Teacher" They Follow Me
Around" "Show Us How to Do
the Fox-Trot,"' and Old Operas In
a New Way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
TODAY'S ENLISTMENTS, }

Army ,
Weldon p. Brande, Crescent CITY. Fl. !.
Worthy H. Stanford. Edith, Miss
Gus ketchel, 213 John Marshall plae.
northwest. -
Maurice Becker. Washington, D. C.
Hilbert G. Mcdonald, 1850 Monroe
street northwest.
Gordon L. Brown. Manassas Va. -,
Walter /. Hornbaker, Manassas, Va i
Paul o. Rooster. Bartlesville. Okla.
Navy. :.
James Anthony Manning, 11s 4th street
southeast.
Albert Mcintosh Morton. 1874 Columbia.
road northwest.
Twining City. D. c.
Alfred Montgomery Bryan, Dover, Del
Jack Chob Richer, rs 22d street north,
west. :.
Marine Corps. =
Carl NJ. Burk. 1869 Columbia road north.
west.
Thomas L. Bruce. II Rhode Island ave.
rue northwest.
John ]. Carey. ITS U street northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Boys Wearables at Csc

Oddments. including small sizes in Wa
Fancy Cashmere Knickerhocker Pants Neckband Blouse
Waists and Neckband Shirts. slightly hand
Also Boys SOU -wester' Hats, n
Cotton Jersey Bathing Suits Hat small
only; Jackets left from
Knickerbocker Pants and other desirable articles.
First Foor-Bargan Booth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-01
Suspension of Horse Racing. ,

From the London Chronicle.
Since public horse racing became
firmly established in England the only
previous occasion when 1t has suffered
complete suspension was at the hands
of Oliver Cromwell in 1854 The sport
received a new lease of life with the
return of the Stuarts, and Charles II
became an ardent patron of New
market. There were Chester races as
long ago as 1872; but of the classic.
events. which we know now. the st.
Leger dates from 177e, the Oaks from
1779. the Derby from 1850, the eoid
cup. at Ascot. from 1907. Never until
this war has the annual sequence been
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
NORTH DAKOTA BRICK.

We are building up North Dakota
with North Dakota products. The
brick manufactured at Hebron is as
fine product as can be produced any
where and some Of the best looking
structures in North Dakota are made
of Hebron brick. The beautiful white
sand brick from the Denbigh plant
also appears in many imposing struc-
lures. The Burlington plant has turn
ed out an excellent brick which may
be found in many of the best buildings
of the state. A brick yard was operat-
ed in Minot in the early days, many Of
the early built structures being made
from the product of this plant. The
Independent understands that plans
are being made to open an immense
brick yard just west Of the city at an
early date on the G. c. Wood farm.
North Dakota sand and clay cannot
be surpassed for manufacturing brick,
tile, cement blocks and similar pro-
ducts. Among the most beautiful pot
terry in the world has been made from
North Dakota clay.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

November for ducks and geese. 1t
places a limit on ducks and geese at
Is, but on chickens at 5. The open
season on beaver will be allowed from
December Is to April 1. These little
animals have been doing so much dam
age to timber and grain in the state.
Alexander's new flour mill has be-
gun operations and now turns out so
barrels a day. The flour trust has no
chance here, for the new mill is owned
and operated by we'll known farmers of
that vicinity.
: While hauling cow to town in a
sled, L. A. Lane of near Regent was
severely injured when the sled upset
Mr.. Lane was knocked senseless, tho
it is not thought he sustained serious
injuries. The COW is not further men,
toned.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
GOOD SUM FOR SURREY SCHOOL

The Surrey school will receive to-
tai sum of $14,454.26 from the various
sources during the present year. This
district comprises the entire township
Of Surrey. Surrey has a consolidated
school and the higher branches arc
taught. 1t costs $4,000 to transport
the children to the Surrey schools an
nually. D. J. Shorb has been superin-
tendent Of the Surrey schools during
the past three years and has made
good. Surrey is justly proud Of her
schools which compare most favorably
with any in the state. The graduating
class last year comprised six students
while seven will complete the high
school course this year. There are
141s miles Of railroads with an as
sessed valuation Of $161,7S8.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Mrs. PiersOn of Granville Died
One Day After Death of Son

A telegram was received in Gran
vile Monday by Mrs. Pierson, convey
ing the sad news Of the death of her
son, former publisher at Upham and
Ross, N. D., and former resident of
Granville. The following day the
mother herself passed away at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Hamilton
in Granville. She had been i'll for
some time, but undoubtedly the news
If her sons demise FASTENED her death.
Louis Pierson had resided at Havre,
Mont, for a number of years where he
has been publishing the Havre Pro-
moter. He was also register of the
land office at Havre for several years
He had been very successful in bust
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
BRIEF STATE NEWS

| A Grand Forks woman was flned
$50 recently for sending obscene mat
ter through the mails.
The Hazen Star says they were
thinking of having Billy Sunday come
to Mercer county to reform it, but Bill
LANCER will do.
P. M. Mattson of New Rockford,
publisher of the Provost, will erect a
two-story building, 50x150 feet, for his
print shop, and apartments to rent.
Ten carloads of provisions are to be
sent to the Indians on the Standing
Rock reservation. The total cost Of
the supplies is $4,000.
Bert Cobb of Robinson died at the
jamestown hospital last week from
terrible burns received while attempt
ing to start a fire with gasoline.
A number of weekly newspapers are
running advice articles telling the
farmers to "Cut the Weeds. "-Should
be "Cut the Ice."
This is certainly an open winter-so
wide open that all the cold from the
north seems to come into North Da-
kota.
| lcCCcl "AACAA6 w AAS"o7
paper editors is being given a severe
but deserving roasting in the LaMoure
Chronicle.
"Langerism' is a new disease. 1t is
just a malady that many preachers
have talked about in North Dakota for
the past twenty years.
w. J. Hoover, unsuccessful candi-
date for state superintendent of public
instruction is named as county super
! intendent of schools Of Walsh county,
filling vacancy. ,.
1t was body blow at the city farm
ers when the Sargent county commits
sioners passed resolution prohibit
ing cows from grazing on the court
house lawn. The peoples property, too.
Albert Weber of Towner was ap-
pointed by the commissioners as a
member of the drainage board to take
the place Of Ador Jevnager, deceased.
w. L. Walton of Bantry received his
renewed commission as notary public
last week end. The granting of this
commission is said to be the first offici-
al act performed under seal by our
new governor, Mr.. Frazier.
The proposed investigation OF the
state hospital at jamestown is but
another stirring up of the "sassiety
muss" that has prevailed at that town
for number of years. Let it rest!
D. F. German of Grand Forks is the
democrat from North Dakota who will
deliver North Dakota's electoral vote
to Washington. He will be accompan-
led by bodyguard on the trip.
/ A state senator is framing rigid
prohibition measure which he will soon
bring before the legislature. The meas
ure is so strict that it would make
even the possession of intoxicating
liquors a crime.
Dogs cannot be used any longer to
aid hunters in bagging chickens. That
lis, if a bill soon to be introduced in
the house becomes law. It also es-
tablishes an open season for chickens
of only October, and of October and
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
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NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES. {

9 . Q (. Q . Q . . Q . . . . 4. . i.
The winter term has brot in the
usual number of new students, the
first weeks enrolment showing al,
with term enrolment of 229. The
total enrolment in the Normal school
for the year is 257.
The Model school has shown most
remarkable increase for the year, the
total enrolment being 271. The first
week Of the winter term gives an at
tendance of 243.
Basket ball season has Begun in
earnest. On Friday evening the High
school team played the Normal boys in
a good practice game looking toward
the Friday night contests. It resulted
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
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Floyd Cline was a shopper in String
town Saturday.
Mr.. Jack Fleming returned from
Iowa Friday.
The North Willis Farmers club viii
meet at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Art
Moray three weeks from Saturday.
Mr.. Buechler returned from Minot
Saturday. He reports Mrs. Buechlel
as doing nicely.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Book were bust.
ness callers in Minot Thursday and
Friday.
Mrs. Kavanaugh spent the past
week in Minot.
Mrs. Merrick is visiting with hel
sister, Mrs. G. Markie.
Everett Cline has been on the sick
list.
Mrs. Taylor and son, Fred, were
shoppers in the Wonder City Thurs
day.
The Stringtown Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. B. Witham Thursday
Jan. rs.
jim Slllman ATTENDED tne Lyceum or
Saturday evening.
Clarence Machie was caller in Mi.
not last Friday.
Mrs. Louis Gier, former South
Prairie resident, but now of SAND
Point, Idaho, is visiting her sister
Mrs. Earl Hamilton of Minot.
Mrs. N. Peterson and Miss Ella Biv.
ms did shopping in Minot Friday.
John Flanagan visited at the Chas
Taylor home Sunday.
The Hayden girls spent the week.
end with home folks.
Mrs. G. Sillman went to Minot Mon.
day to visit for a few days.
Mrs. Mary Cline and son, Everett
are planning a visit with Mrs. Cline's
daughter, Mrs. Delbert Wilmington OF
Butte, Mont.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Editors Sister Died of MastOiditis.

j. S. Milloy, night editor of the Mi
not Daily News, received telegram
Saturday informing him of the death
of his sister, Miss Loretta Milloy, aged
% years, who passed away that morn
ing at St. Johns hospital, Long Island
City, N. Y, following an operation
for mastoiditis. Mr.. Milloy had not
been aware of his sisters illness. She
had been training for nurse at Long
Island City. Mr.. Milloy left Saturday
night for the old home at Peterbo1-
ough, Ont, where the funeral was
held today. Mr. Milloy has the sim
cere sympathy Of his many friends.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

Minot Jumpers in St. Paul Tourney
Martin Aakrann will leave Saturday
for St. Paul as a delegate from the
Minot Ski Jumping club to the St.
Paul tournament. Fling Bakken, OF
Minot, will enter the tournament. Olaf
Aakrann, son of Martin Aakrann, who
is attending St. Olof College, will en-
ter the tournament as a member of
the Minot Ski club. The Minot boys
are expected to give good account of
themselves.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
HORSES ARE GETTING SCARCE

Horses are getting scarce in North
Dakota. Thousands have been sold
and sent to the war. Horse breeding
has not received as much attention as
it should have in this state. There has
been much demand for good draft
horses which could not be supplied
Tractors are replacing some horses
and the chances are that there will be
a brisk business in farm tractors OF
the various kinds this year.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

ness. He had gone to Los Angeles on
visit when he was taken i'll. His
brother, Ed Pierson, the old Gran
vile newspaper man, now located in
the west, has gone to Los Angeles for
the remains and it is possible that
they will be taken to Granville for in
terment. The deceased leaves a wife,
He was about 40 years of age.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25
Bargain Store Will Build

The Bargain Store has bought the
Brauer lot north of the DeVolne and
is preparing to build business block
which the concern will occupy.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1917-01-25

in a score of 16 to 20 in favor of the
city boys.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-11

Score by innings;
Shcrmau ..... ............ coo t1O Oo'-i
Muskogcr .......... ...... 600 600 O1O-2
summary Runs Carman. Wct8d Hughes
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-11
Walkup for Second Time
Turns in Win Over Tulsa
Boosters Force LaBate to Re
tire and Bunch Hits OFF
Sparks for Victory in Final
Game of Series by Score Of
A to /.
Special 10 Tho World
"

Special TO Tho World
OKLAHOMA CITY. Aug 10
Lefty" Walkup turned IN his second
win over the Tulsa Producers. Okla
homa city taking the final game OF
the series today to l. The boosters
made their hits count, forcing Mana
ger Cy Young to retrieve labate ana
call upon Sparks In the second in
ming
The Producers ten binRlcs did no
harm, altho Wnlkup pitched himself
out of bad situation IN the seventh
inning With the bases loaded ana
one down Dhrccy was thrown out at
the plate on an attempted squeeze
play and Balcnti hit to Blue. Johnny
made "A prctty one handed catch Of
llnlcutis liner and prevented two
runs
For the third time the credit for
winning the game should gu very
largely To the hitting of the pitcher
Ia the first game II was Pearson. the
second Young and today II was Walk
ups drive To ccutcTfield that scored
two runs, enough To win. l.abato
passed Hayes Murrny'a long hit TO
center counted for a single Blue
laid the bah down the third base line
and beat It out Wnlkup then put the
game on ice by slashing "a clean single,
scoring Hayes and Murray. Llpps
singled and the bases again were
filled Tottcn hit into "A double play
lining to lInlcnti who made the third
out unhssistcd by catching Walkup
Off second
Tulsa's lone tally was the result OF
walk to Balcnti. Dowic's sacrifice,
llcutly'A out and Ohlin's single. I'm
til the seventh WHlkup had command
OF the situation, but pulled himself
ant tu tIut inning thTn gleNer tWtTl-
ing The Producers started a rally In
the ninth. Fairchld singled to left
Kelly, the new hurlcr signed yesterday
hy Manager Young. was sent N to hat
for Brcwer. and singled, smith. the
lad who has been cracking the ball
this series, struck out ana Pearson,
batting FOR Sparks. grounded out
oklahoma city increased It's lead In
the third. pcUigrew flew to llcoty.
Wnuo hit To left Shinlults fly was
gathered In 10y pnrccy ON hit and
run play. Wano went To third on
Hayes single To right I'm field the
ban Fairchild pcggcd To Ohlin. who
muffed, Wnno scoring aud Hayes taxi
ing third. Murray rolled out to
Brewer
In the seventh the noos,crs put
hits together and tnlllod again. walk
up lifted 40 Fairchild Lipps wIs out.
Sparks to Brcwcr Tottcu gut a one
base blow aud scored on rc'urrcw's
double TO center. Shinault grounded
out
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-11
Buck Weaver Breaks Finger.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1O.-"Buck"
Weaver, star third baseman of the
Chicago Americans, got a broken fin
ger in the game here today with Wash
ington and will probably be out Of
the game for three or four weeks. In
the third inning Ainsmith, sliding into
third. spiked Weaver's left hand as
Weaver tried to touch him out. The
finger was broken, but the fact was
not discovered until tonight.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-11

Marsans Breaks Ankle.

NEW YORK, Aug. 10.-Armando
Marsans the Cuban outfielder, re-
Gently procured by the New York
American league from St. Louis in a
trade for Lee Magee, broke his right
leg in the first inning of the game
between New York and Cleveland
here today. Marsans sustained the
injury while sliding home. His spikes
caught In the plate and snapped the
bone lust above the ankle.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-08-11
You Can Shake Loose From
The TOrtureS of Rheumatism

with satisfactory results in the treat
ment of Rheumatism. 1t acts directly
upon the blood. which 1t promptly
purlfics OF all disease germs. 1t is a
powerful antidote, and eliminates
from the blood all trace OF rheumatic
germs building up and strengthening
the rundown system.
Write today to our medical director.
who will give you valuable advice re-
garding the proper treatment OF your
own case. Address Swift Specific Co..
Dept. S20S, Atlanta, Ga.--Adv