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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-10-04
YUKON COUNTRY.
LAND OF SILENCE


Tumhled Wastes Of lnPeopI.d Crea.
ton Where Men Search for Hidden
Gold. Country Of Fes Comforts.
Coast Line OF Alaska More Than
Around the World. Yet Has Only
Two Doorways TO the Interior.
Right here ] want 20 square You
away on some misinformauon and
wrong impressions that 50 many
people have Of Alaska,
Thousands Of people know very
little about the geography Of the
country and they scramble it with the
Canadian northwest and make them
ono and the same.
You will hear a man on the outside
say be is going TO White Horse,
Alaska" and over the pass. White
Horse is in Canada.
The world-famous klondike gold
country is invariably located and
Spoken Of as being in Alaska. II is
not. II il in the Yukon Territory and
a part Of Canada.
Dawson, famous Dawson, once the
greatest gold camp on earth, is al
ways spoken Of as in Alaska, but it is
many miles from Uncle Sans terri
tory. II is British
On a steamer from Seattle you en-
ter Alaska near Prince Rupert and for
four or five hundred miles you travel
in Alaska until you reach Skagway
This Ia through the tail Of Alaska
the coast end. Then you cross into
the Yukon Territory and hike down
the Yukon four or five hundred miles
more TO the front door of Alaska, and
by that time IL seems to one he must
have been through the territory and
come out again. While he has only
reached the front gate.
It's one whale Of territory.
IL you would follow the entire
boundary lines of A'aska--take its
coast lines and stay with them around
the entire territory-you would have
Travelled farther than around the
world-more than 27,000 miles. This
Is literal truth, but remember that
there are more than II 900 islands
included in the purchase from Russia.
But take my word for these figures.
Don't try to make the circuit
seldom give a figure or statistic in
travel letters. To most people they
are tedious and dry in such place.
But to drive it in, to make you COM
prehend what a moose Of country it
is, let me state it embraces nearly
100000 square miles, one-ffth as
large as the whole United States. 1t
is as big as Germany, France and
Spain put together. 1t is thirteen
times the size Of New York state.
Now you have some idea of what a
bunch of land mot real estate) Uncle
Sam has up in the great North Land
the dominion Of silence and vast
ness!
A year before the writer was born,
1867, Car Peter got hard up for
ready cash and he offered to job lot
the whole tumbled waste Of unpeopled
creation east of the Boring Strait, to
Uncle Sam for something like, 81 ,000,
900.
Secretary Seward figured the deal
out and concluded land was worth two
cents an acre just to look at, if it
wasn't good for anything else, so he
told his Czarship it was go and the
purchase was made.
And history tells us this act Of Con
grcss was bitterly criticized by the
press and people-that we had paid
"S7 100000 for polar bears and ice
bergs" The deal was called "Sew-
ards folly" And | am almost tempt
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The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-10-04

The Italian Mannlicher- Carcano rife
Is Of the 1891 pattern. 1t is rather
slow, discharging only fifteen rounds OF
shot minute
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1917-10-04

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer a cut, burn or scald.
Be prepared. Thousands rely on DIR.
Thomas Eclectic Oil. Your druggist
sells IL. 30c and GOc. adv
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

take her chances 20 win or lose in
the marriage market. II would be
rather a ticklish subject for a young
girl 10 introduce 20 her lover. Most
young couples ase satisfied to start
in with love. and love alone. Yet
Notwithstanding that love is a great
leveler OF all obstacles, il should be
the duty of the parents and guard
ians on both sides, 20 settle the i'm
portant matter Of the means Of
each.
Should good taste decree that the
other subject should not be men
toned? There could be no law
enacted, that should force a modest
girl. 10 discuss a subject far out OF
the ken Of sweet maidenhood. There
are possibilities which only a higher
power than humans can crafty, or
deny That should settle that part
OF an unanswerable query. A man
weds a woman for herself alone.
She is the desirable acquisition. II
they are blessed with a family, all
well and good. A husband should be
satisfied with a wife as his treasure,
if his home contains none other
The climax Of wedlock should be
only for those who love. and are
loved in return. And as for worry,
il is eliminated when each has been
open and above board concerning
his or her affairs. Whether the all
important question as to each others
means is asked. or not, that infor-
nation should be voluntarily vouCh-
eafad A pIaip statement of these
facts. can have no effect one way or
the other where love exists II one
or the other. has mercenary motives
and is dissatisfied with the result of
the information given the sooner
the discovery is made the better for
both.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

has gone 10 Jackson 20 spend several
days with friends here.
Mr.. and Ars Joseph Ladd and
son. Victor. 1902 w. Division ST.. re-
turned from a days visit at ST Jo-
seph. Mich
Edward Jankiewicz, ". Washing
ton av., has gone for an extended
visit 20 Chicago.
Walter Kaszubski OF South Chi
cago arrived here for a few days
visit with friends.
Michael Sieranski. who has been
here visiting with friends, left Mon
day for Toledo
Jack Huldanski returned 10 La
porte after a business visit here.
Martin Bednarski of Chicago is in
the city visiting with friends
Frank Brzezowicz. Sample St. has
gone 10 Cleveland for a weeks visit
with relatives
Walter Koldewski of Flint is
spending a few days with friends
here
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
GRAND LEADER TO OPEN
NEW LOCATION TUESDAY

The opening of the new Grand
Leader has been set for Tuesday.
oct. 8. Saturday will be the last
day of business at the old location
and when the store is reopened next
week at 128-130 S. Michigan the
public will find three spacious floors
we'll stocked with new fall merchan-
disc for men, women and children.
The new location gives the Grand
Leader more than three times the
space in its Old building. An at
tractive terra Gotta front with well
lighted display windows make the
new store an up-to-date addition 10
the appearance of Michigan ST.
No pains have been spared in the
preparation of the new store and
Mgr. Joe Scheininger believes the
new Grand Leader is unsurpassed by
any store in this section.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

a short distance from the fighting
front, within easy range of bombs
from German air raiders, a group Of
patriotic American women has just
opened the largest American canteen
in France. Here they supply pOilus
moving into the trenches or home
ward with hot soup, coffee. tobacco
and fruits. on the opening night a
number of Sammies passing through
mingled with hundreds of poilus.
pushed up through the crowd at
midnight and thrust their dust
grimed hands at white-aproned
women serving coup and coffee.
Gee, it's good to see you" was
repeated over and over.
The American women conducting
the canteen include: Mrs John
Corbin. Mrs. w Swords, Anna
Mitchell and Ruth Carroll. all Of
New York.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02


Have you a system about dish
washing? Do you always tackle the
proposition in the same way?
If you answer no TO these ques-
tions you probably are of the opin-
ion that you save time by doing it
your own way and that 10 go about
il with "a system takes more time
than 10 wash the dishes any way
that seems at the moment most con-
venient.
Here is a system that has been
worked out from the point of view
OF saving time and steps and energy.
First all dishes should be removed
from the table and scraped and
stacked If two are working to-
gether one can dc. the scraping
while the other completes the clear
ing of the table and puts away the
tablecloth. If one is doing it. it is
best to finish with the dining-roOm
before proceeding with the dishes.
Put all bits OF food away. If they
are too hot to put in the refriger-
ator set them on top with a net over
them tin they are cooler.
DO not fail 10 have two pans of
water. One should be filled with
hot soapy water and the other with
clear water for rinsing. The clean
est dishes should be washed first.
Some persons insist on washing the
pots and pans first, just Ito get them
oUt Of the way" but this wastes
time It is better TO fill them with
water-always using cold water for
pans i'm which white sauce or any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
RIVER PARK

Mrs. Charles Ham entertained at
dinner Monday cOmplimenting Mrs.
J. Cordier Of Calhoun, Ill. Covers
were laid for eight
Mrs. ID. c. Allen was hostess at o
o'clock dinner Monday in honor Of
Miss George Wenger and Mrs. How
ard Hubbard of Logansport. The
guests numbered Il. Following the
dinner Mrs. A. Z. Hauser entertain
ed the guests with a theater parts
at the Orpheum.
A meeting of the River Park
Boosters club was held Monday
evening az the home Of Gordon OF
state, ). Eighteenth ST. A notary
public was present and a number of
registrations were taken of the
voters. IL was decided 10 have a
notary public at the Civic club meet
ing TO be held at the school house
this evening, 10 register any that
may be present.
The ladies of the Franchise league
have arranged TO sew for the Red
Cross Friday afternoon.
The midweek prayer and praise
service of the Methodist Episcopal
church will be held Wednesday
evening at 1880. John 1. Seymoure
will have charge of the meeting.
The Ladies Aid will meet in reg
ular session at $3.50 Wednesday at
ternoon at the home of Mrs. L. y.
Paige, s. Eighth st.
The River Park Independent club
will be entertained Thursday after
noon by Mrs. Benjamin Triplet of
Terre Coupee at the home of her
sister. 42O y. Hill St. South Bend.
Mrs Frank Kochenderfer, y.
Sixth St. will be hostess to the r. p.
L. club Friday afternoon.
The numbers of the Blue Bird
club will be entertained Friday af-
ternoon.
Class meeting of the Free Metho-
dist church will be held at the
church Thursday evening at 1880.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Jones, y. Ninth
St, are moving TO Main St, South
Bend.
William Howard. eight and one
half pounds, arrived at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. William COnry y.
aoGNtnAAA 81 Saul ciS AAoAAN-
Miss Irene Barrows of Jackson,
Ill. arrived here today for a weeks
visit with relatives and friends.
A daughter was the recent arrival
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. De
Ferbershae, Mishawaka av., and
Sixth ST.
Beve Bussert of Rochester, Ind,
who was called here by the illness
of his brother, John Bussert. who
was seriously injured in an autOmo-
bile accident is a guest of Am brose
Bussert, :. Sixteenth st.
Mrs. Patience Brewer. who is i'll of
typhoid fever at Epworth hospital.
is rapidly improving and expects to
be able 10 be removed TO the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Harry Van
denburg. y. Sixth St, the last of the
week
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
Daily Talks on Heart Topics
Laura Jean Libbey.

81 never knew that life could be so
drear
never knew some loves must be
coaxed 20 stay
I never knew how much I need YOU
near
Until you went away"
Would YOU think il a sufficient
cause 20 halt marriage which had
been announced. because at the last
lap the bride-to-be refused 20 dis
close how much she was worth and
whether or no she would be dispos-
ed 10 rear a family? This actually
did occur and half the village folks
took sides with the young woman.
An equal number Of serious-minded
folks, decided that it was the right
or the man a woman was 20 wed 10
know these things At the same
time, these good folks opined. that
the young woman had the same
rights: To ascertain the mans
means, his hopes and aspirations as
10 home making. IL is a surprising
but true fact that. out OF every
-'<+~ii maj ldSeSs there is stdEceiy a.
18th OF that number who have no
secret from the life-partner they
have plighted their troth 10 at the
altar In some parts Of Europe a law
exists making il obligatory for both
the man and woman about 10 wed
to disclose what their worldly pos
sessions are, their source. and
amount OF incomes.
If there were such a law here. we
might have fewer unhappy mar
riages. IL would down forever the
cry OF many women that her hus-
band deceived her. i'm regard to his
worldly wealth at the time Of their
marriage. If a woman marries for
money. she should be prepared 20
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
WILSON ASKS SCHOOLS
TO HELP SAVE FOOD

WASHINGTON. Oct. AT the
request of Pres't Wilson the food
administration, through the bureau
of education, will issue TO the pupils
of all schools in the country Sc
ries of bulletins calling attention 10
the necessity for conservation of
food and other national resources.
An announcement by the food ad-
ministration Monday night says the
bulletins will serve the further pur-
pose of training pupils in recogni-
ton of their rights and obligations
in the democracy in which they live
Food Administrator Hoover has
addressed a letter 70 school author
tiles outlining the plan and urging
them TO promote it with vigOr.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
AnnOunCe nentS

Owing to the revival meetings
being held i'm the Trinity Presby-
terrain church the Ladies Aid soci-
afternoon. will meet next Tuesday
afternoon in the church parlors.
Mrs. Peter Dubail. 22O w Jeffer-
son blvd, will entertain the Good
Friends club Thursday afternoon
Mem ers of the Pythian Tea viii
mold their annual election of officers
Wednesday at the X. Of p. hall
There Will be contests for which
prizes will be awarded Mrs. Charles
Berlow. Mrs. b. II. Geyer and Mrs.
". d. ROOp will be hostesses.
The meeting of the Grandmothers
circle. which was 10 have been held
Thursday with Mrs. w. G.. Miller,
10 T. Madison St. has been post
poued for ore week. Mrs. Miller will
be hostess.
Mrs. w. A. Bugbee. 211 :. Main
ST.. will be hostess TO members OF
the Shakespeare club Wednesday.
This meeting will mark the opening
of the club year.
The regular monthly meeting Of
the 5. s. c. f. Of the First Brethren
church will be held Wednesday af-
ternoon in the church parlors.
a meeting OF the e.. W b. NJ. Of
the First Christian church. which
was announced for this Thursday.
will not be held until Thursday Of
next week.
Miss Hattie and Miss Clara Swank.
12S y. Allen ST.. will entertain the
Priscilla Girls Wednesday evening.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
PERSONALS.


Mrs. Agnes Lasecki OF Detroit. ar
rived here for few days visit with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bo-
rowski, S12 s. Pulaski St
Stanislaus Grzeskowiak arrived
here from Laporte for couple Of
days visit with friends
Miss Helen Piechowiak. who has
been here visiting with friends, left
Monday for Chicago.
Joseph Deitz, w Sample St. has
gone 70 Poughkeepsie. y. Y. for an
indefinite stay.
Fred Piechorski Of Lafayette is in
the city on business.
Leo Kosierski of Toledo is in the
city on a business visit
John Kolczynski. superintendent
Of the Poughkeepsie pillow works,
Poughkeepsie. Y. Y. visited with
relatives and friends here the past
couple of days Mr. Kolczynski is a
former residen. OF South Bend.
Walter Cieulsiewicz OF Chicago is
spending a few DAYS with friends
here.
Roman Nowak Of St Antonio
Texas who attended the funeral Of
his father, John Nowak. Will leave
for his home on Wednesday
Paul Pinas OF Detroit who has
been here for the past Few days
visiting with friends left for Gary
Monday.
Anthony Maciejski OF Toledo Is
spending a few days with friends
here
Joseph Piaselski OF Chicago is
spending a few DAYS with friends
here.
Michael Swarczynski returned 20
his home in Gary after couple Of
DAYS visit with friends here.
Martin Tugawski Of Cary is in the
city on business
John Gwaronski W Division ST
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
NEWS OF INTEREST TO
POLISH CITIZENS
MARRIAGES.

Miss Blanche Tulichowski, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Martin Tulichow-
ski. 734 5. Carlisle ST., and Frank
Robakowski. son Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Robakowsh of Crumstown,
were married by Rev. John Kubacki
at St Adelbert's church Tuesday
morning at 8 O'clock The affairs
were prettily adorned with flowers.
palms and ferns
Attending the couple were Miss
Lottie Tulichowski. sister OF the
bride, and Anthony Etruzewski, Miss
Alice Robakowski. the groom's sis
ter. and Jack Tulichowski, brother
of the groom, and Miss Hattie Ewalt
and Frank Kopinski. The flower
girls were little Carrie Janicki. Ger
trude Kubiak and Genevieve Kubiak.
nieces of the bride.
The bride was attired in a hand
some gown Of georgette crepe. wore
a full length bridal veil caught with
sweet peas. and carried a prayer
book with shower streamers of white
satin ribbon. Her maids were cos
tuned alike in white crepe de chene,
while the flower girls wore dainty
dresses of pale blue crepe de chene
and carried brides roses.
After the ceremony a reception
was given 10 a number Of relatives
and friends at the home of the
brides parents.
The marriages of Miss Pelagia
Rybak. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Rybak, 137 y Carlisle st,
and John Poznan. AZ y. Birdsell St,
took place at o'clock Monday
morning at St. Stanislaus' church
Rev. Roman Marciniak performed
the ceremony.
The bride was attired in a suit Of
dark blue serge and wore a picture
hat. She was attended by Miss
Lottie Psieradzki, who also wore
suit Of dark blue serge with a black
velvet hat. Stephen Kranc acted in
the capacity of the best man.
Following the ceremony a we'd
ding breakfast was served 10 the
brides party and immediate rela-
tives at the home of the brides
parents
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
The Housewives Economy Calendar
by Francs Marshall

cooked flour mixture has been used
and let them stand till other
dishes are out Of the way.
II is always worth while TO have
plenty Of towels. Better than use
few towels and towels that are not
clean would it be not 10 wipe dishes
at all If they are rinsed in very
hot water they can get along with
out it. OF course however, silver
and all metal dishes need to be
wiped.
1t is a good idea to fill dishes in
which milk has been used with cold
water as soon as they are emptied.
The milk will not then stick TO the
sides. Glasses should be washed
first. then cups and saucers.
After this all fine china that is
not very soiled. greasy dinner plates
coming last of all the fine china.
If only two changes Of water can
be used for the washing. use the
second pan fun first for the silver,
washing the knives last
1t is a good idea TO have one or
two large, perfectly clean trays ar
ranged on the table and to lay the
dishes directly on these when they
are dried This saves having TO
handle them a second time. II is
convenience 10 have one tray used
for all dishes going into the pantry
cupboard. and another for all that
go TO the dining-room cupboard and
another for the silver an other pieces
going 10 the buffet. In this way
the process of putting up dishes may
be much simplifed
Copyright. 1910
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
CHARGE NEW YORK JUDGE
IN GERMAN INTRIGUE

ALBANY, y Y, oct. "A reso-
luton that the state senate request
Sec'y Of State Lansing 10 transmit TO
Gov. Whitman any evidence i'm his
possession tending 20 establish the
charge that Supreme Court Justice
Daniel F. Cohalan OF New York
had counselled with the German
10 the end that it should
violate international law in the COM
mission of prohibited acts against
persons and property" was intro
duced Monday night by Sen. George
3. wellington OF Troy.
Action on the resolution was de-
ferred until Tuesday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
TESTERS REPORT SHOWS
MILK FLOW DECREASE

considerable decrease in the
milk flow Of the COWS tested during
September is shown in the report Of
the st. Joseph Cow Testing associa-
ton for the month.
Only seven of the 191 COWS tested
gave more than 40 pounds of butter
fat The average butter fat per COW
was 2O.3 pounds; the average milk
per COW. 51S.S pounds. and the av-
erage cost of feed per COW. $4.75.
The records of the seven COWS
which produced more than 40
pounds Of butter fat follow.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
POTTERY WORKS NAY sTRIKE

International News Service.
EAST LIVERPOOL, o.. oct -
Seven thousand pottery workers in
the United States and Canada. mem
bers Of the National Brotherhood OF
Operative Pottevs. have voted 20
strike on Oct Il. it was announced
here today.
The men demand a 2s per cent
increase in wages The employers
Will meet here this week in another
effort 10 settle the difficulties
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 90 extend our thanks 10
friends and neighbors who SO kind
ly assisted us in the death of our
beloved husband and brother and for
their beautiful flower offerings. We
also wish 10 thank the Abraham
Lincoln Lodge, the South Bend
Lathe Works. the Svea Society and
the Swedish Ladies' Aid Soc ETY..
MRS. HULDA ALMQUTST
MIR. A%EL ALMQUIST.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
SOCIAL EVENTS.

The girls gym class OF Lady Fall
cons NJ. Romanowski, will meet
Thursday evening at Kosciuszko
hall.
The Red Cross Kosciuszkc auxil-
larry will meet Thursday evening at
the St Hedwige parish library par
Tor.
The rehearsal of a play "Skal-
mierzanki', Will be held this even
ing at s o'clock at Warsaw hall.
under direction Of Sylvester Krzy-
Zaniak.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
personals

Mrs. < MaTsheu OF stockton.
Cal. is visiting her niece. Mrs. Hat
tie Schrader. 122 y. Johnson 81
DR.. and Mrs j. l.. Callahan. eos
= Taylor ST, have returned from
d visit at Indianapolis.
Or. and Mrs. p. J. Walls have
returned from trip 20 Pria.e Ed
ward island and the caste -tates
They are planning 20 male their
home az ST. Riverside dr. sometime
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
NOTICE.

Regular meeting T. 3. r.. No. Al,
tonight Tuesday at the Loyal
American hall on Wayne st Every
mem Der requested 20 attend
Advt- Lillian Oltsch, Scribe
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

stated meeting OF Avalon Grottc
30. s.. NJ o. Y. p. E. r. Thursday
evening. oct. 9Th. 1917, $50 p. m.
Masonic Temple social rooms.
Donald MacGTegor, Monarch.
Harry Ii. Bartlett. Sec'y. Advt-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

later Mrs Walsh was Miss Manda
Romig before her marriage 10 DR..
Walsh.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02
T0MoRRoWS MENU

DRY as the remainder biscuit
after a voyage. Shakespeare.
Breakfast.
Bananas
Soft Boiled Eggs
Fried Cornmeal and Maple Syrup.
Coffee.
Luncheon.
Broiled Sardines
Lettuce Sandwiches.
Gingerbread. Cheese.
Dinner.
Pea soup.
Cold Ham. Scalloped Potatoes.
Buttered Carrots.
Grape salad
Fruit Pudding.
Bananas - Bananas diced and
served with grapefruit or oranges.
likewise diced. in glasses. sweeten-
end TO taste, are delicious.
Ginger bread-One cupfuI OF mo-
lasses. one of sugar, half a cupful
OF melted butter. and enc cupful of
water stirred together. Sift half a
teaspoonful of salt and cinnamon.
one teaspoonful each Of ginger and
soda into four cupfuls of flour and
add 90 the liquid mixture Beat
we'll and bake in a shallow pan.
Fruit pudding Make biscuit
dough and roll very thin in a sheet.
spread with any desired canned
fruit and roll. Tie in a cloth and
steam about an hour and serve with
pudding sauce or sweetened Juice
of the canned fruit
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-10-02

Members OF the Ecker family
Ield their annual reunion Saturday
the home OF William Kelley. 242
D.. Indiana av officers for the en-
ming year were elected. Julius
BIttler president. Harley Gerard,
vice president. Mrs. Pearl Drake.
secretary. Mrs Julius Butler. as
slant secretary. Mrs. Elizabeth
Dixon 60 years old, was the oldest
riemher present. The next reunion
viii be held with Claude Beagle OF
Tyuer. Ind. the first Saturday be-
fore Labor day 1918.