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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

l Referring to Won Bernstorff's $50, ,o0O the New York Herald asks, "who got it?' We don't expect the people who got 1t to answer, but does anybody else know who got 1t? If so. let him speak out
 Americans should be willing to reduce their consumption of sweets to help the French, considering the fact that other food Is fairly plentiful.
 H < x
 "Pompadour Bob" says he hopes to serve the people of this country 25 or 30 years longer The Kaiser would probably be willing.
 Villa may promise to behave himself if granted amnesty but who knows whether or not that promise will prove scrap of paper?"
 No reflections intended on Argentina, but it does seem that Germany found It easy to satisfy" the Argentine govern ment.
 A man may get too old to take an in terest in a great many things, but he will still turn out for circus parade. It hardly seems possible, but Mayor Smith of Philadelphia is in a worse hole than "Burgomaster Bill" of Chicago.
 <
 Secretary Lansing does not have to comment on the exposures of German du- plicity. They speak for themselves.
 * w A great many persons who lost their jobs when the distilieries were closed can get jobs in the army
 * * You will notice that knitting for the soldiers doesn't interfere with steady flow of conversation.
 * * * Apparently the dye shortage has not made the circus any less grand, glitter ing and gorgeous"
 Still, a conscientious objector would rather dig graves than "hole into" German trench.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
ASK ANY TOURIST
he Montgomery Advertiser.

From the Montgomery Advertiser.
 Congressman Ben Johnson of Ken lucky puts himself among those who would take all the joy out of life. He argues at some length to prove that Washington is not the capital of the United States, but that the District of Columbia has that honor; but we think we can floor the congressman. He can't deny that the capitol ii at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Adversity's sweet milk, philosophy.
 Romeo and Juliet.
BEGINNING THE DAY-In sorrow
.

BEGINNING THE DAY--In sorrow Thy pity revives the fainting soul; in prosperity and ease, it is Thy spirit only that can wean us from our pride and keep us low. Thou sole source of peace and righteous ness, take now the veil from every hearty and join us in one communion with Thy prophets and saints who have trusted in Thee, and were not ashamed. Not of our worthtness but of Thy tender mercy, hear our prayer. Amen.-Martineau.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
ONCE FAMOUS GAMBLING HOUSE New York Correspondence, Cincinnati

ONCE FAMOUS GAMBLING HOUSE New York Correspondence, Cincinnati
 Times-Star.
 At the sale, this week. of the furnish ings and decorations of the once famous gambling house at B West Thirty-third street. the scNptured door which gave the house the name of "The Bronze Door, was purchased by a representa- tive of the Prince of Monaca, proprie- tor of the Casino at Monte Carlo for a mere s10oo. The door cost $2OOOo when At was originally imported by Eugene Garfield and the gamblers associated with him in the ownership of the house. The balustrade of the main staircase, which was undoubtedly the finest ex- ample of wood carving in America, be- ing composed of the figures of nymphs, hand-in-hand, was bought by yyCottier, the decorator, for tho absurdly small sum of s250. The ceiling of the main drawing room, designed by Stanford White and installed at cost of over S22o00, was sold to Billy the Oyster man for $1S0. A note of humor was im- parted to the proceedings of the sale when MT. Harry Askin, who was present to bid on some of the furnishings for Mir c. B. Dillingham;, bid in the cash desk for MT. Lew Fields, who admitted that it carried many and costly recollec- tions for him. MT. Fields explained why the prices were so surprisingly low Most of the people who knew this place we'll enough to know what was in 1t are having trouble buying onions he said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

 with God!-The Kaiser. Frank r. stanton, in the Atlanta Consti tuition. I strike under sea, And storm through the air; And holy to me Is the dying's despair. I'm the bringer of blight To the bloom of the Day, And the wild wolves--they fight In the blood of my way.
 II. Gods green fields-I stain them; Earth's altars seize; World-orphans- brain them Away from my knees! And the sea is dyed red With the blood of my giving; I'm the Lord of the dead And the curse of the living.
 III. Yet I fear and fly On tho land and the foam. From the wrath of the sky And the deda. going home! And crouch on the clod Where the crimson I see. And challenge a God To bear witness for mel
 W. For a world-cry rends heaven With thunder-alarms. And an answer Is gtven By millions in arms! And what is the crying World-voices repeat? 'The Tyrant is lying At Liberty's feet"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
THE ARMY MAN.

THE ARMY MAN. The man who wears a khaki suit, We honor him and praise. He goes to fight the Prussian brute And tread the battleways. Nor shot nor shell, nor seething hell Of flame and poison gas Shall stay him now-he knows full well What things would come to pass In this fair land if once the foe Our country should invade. Ills arm is strengthened for the blow, His heart is unafraid.
 SELFISH ATTITUDE. T really think you ought to publish this poem in your paper" Why so?"
 Because I'm an old subscriber" other old subscribers. Their feelings must be considered"
 QUICK TRIP. 50 you've been up in an ariplane" Yes"
 What were your sensations?" The ordinary affairs of life seemed very far away for while, but when the aviator bawled in my ear that he had luncheon engagement, that brought me speedily back to earth"
 OPTICAL ILLUSION. This beauty doctor guarantees to make an elderly woman look 10 years younger"
 At what distance?" T don't understand An elderly woman can make herself look 20 years younger by dressing like a girl, but you have to see her across the street"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
Association Doc. Good Work

q do not think that there is an association in Alabama or in the Uni ted States, that is doing more or bet ter work than our local organiza- tion.'' said c. W. Green, president or the Alabama Furniture Dealers as- sociation, and vice president of the National Home Furnishers' associa- tion "One novel and very practical feature of the local organization is the employment bureau which It maintains for the exclusive benefit of its members. A list is kept by our secretary of all collectors. bookkeep- CTS and salesmen who can furnish gilt edge references which may be consult ed free of charge by company hold ing memb bership."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
oH. oF COURSE!

From the Chicago Herald 1 "of course the Germans will havs ! occupy the new Polish Kingdom dul llhef war" says Prussia. trying to loo
 as nonchalant and honest as it can.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES

GETTING AT THE FACTS. Miss Teacher says she has never given a young man permission to kiss her." 'Fm willing to believe that" "Yes?r
 What I want to know is the kind of fight she puts up when a young man tries it.'N J ENCOURAGING STRIFE. You stated in your announcement of my marriage 10 Miss Susan spats that we were launched upon the troubled sea of matrimony.'"
 Well young manS, replied the editor of the Diggsville Clarion, whats wrong with that sentence? It's a fine figure of speech" Maybe so, but 1t looks sto me like an invitation for my wifes relatives to get busy and start something"
 USUALLY THE WAY. mere IS LOO IluCH 5fAS this political campaign" "weI. what are you going to do About it?" N "Nothing. have observed that when candidates start to throwing mud they seldom develop lame arm untilI ths supply is exhausted"
 CAN'T BE DONE.
 While substitutes abound
 And some are rather good,
 Mankind has never found
 A substitute for food.
 Louisville Courier-Journal.
 Oh, yes, the Teuts have found
 A substitute for food,
 But when it's passed around
 It isn't very good.
 PAUL COOK.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
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 The Associated Press is exclusively entitled to the use for republication of all news credited to it or not other wise credited in this paper and also the local news published herein.
 All rights of republication of spe- cial dispatches herein are also re- served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
want. More Wheat and Rye

"The nat onal government, after con- sultation v.th agricultural experts In every state, has issued a request that Alabama greatly increase this fall Its usual acreage of wheat and rye says Prof J. F. Dugger of Auburn. The gov ernments request is that the farmers of Alabama SOW this fall 100000 acres of wheat intead of the 1S50oo acres sown by them last fall, not all of which was har- vested. It is also asked that Alabama farmers double their acreage in rye, rais- Ing it from last years total of 5000 to new total of 16,oo0 acres for the state
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Washington Bureau. 2o7 Hibbs Build ing.
 European bureau. Henrietta street, Covent Garden. London.
 Eastern business office. Rooms AZ 10 SO, inclusive, Tribune Building, New York city; western business oIlice' Tribune BuNling, Chicago. The 5. '. Beckwith Special Agency, agents Tor 1ol elgn advertising.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
THE WAR LORD

May God help farther " and onward with God!-The Kaiser Frank l.. Stanton. in the Atlanta Consti-
 tution
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Watkins in Quartermaster's Corps
 Tt seems good to be back in Birming- ham just for day" said smiling Tom Watkins, who wears Uncle Sans uni form and gives his time to the quarter masters department at Camp Mcclellan, instead of waiting on customers or seeing to their wants at Loveman, Joseph x Loeb's. T miss the store, but I am get ting new experiences every day. Just think of it. I am now baker. I do not know what they will put me to doing next am ready to do my bit any way, any time. my country needs me"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

TELEPHONE Bell (rrivate exchange connectins all dcpartments) Main 490O.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

Entered at the Birmingham, Ala, postoffice as second class matter un- der act of Congress, March 8, 1879.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

lHeAo VIII De secured TedSOHapie equilibrium.
 There is no disagreement so far as can be learned among the leaders in business and finance in New York re- specting the very great moral as well as material advantage which will follow the meeting of representative business men of the United States at Atlantic City last week. It is often spoken of as revealing this latter-day spirit of CO., operation between the government and American business life which many hope will be maintained after the war is ended In other words, instead of an tagonism to and criticism for$ig busi- ness the government and the great leaders of the business world will be found acting in thorough co-operation
 But there is some comment based upon different views respecting the means by which the European war will be brought to triumphant conclusion by the United States and our allies. MT Hoover told the business men that the supreme blow would be delivered when we succeeded in starving the enemy. while at the same time we are well feeding our selves and our allies.
 It is noticed here that there seemed to be note of encouragement, almost enthusiasm, in MT Hoover's address, although as always he was cautious about making overstatements. On the very day when MT. Hoover pronounced starvation as the great weapon for the defeat of the central powers very high English authority was quoted in the newspapers as having asserted that the greatest weapon that the allies can wield, if they secure it. will be fur nished by abundance of aircrafts of all kinds. From Washington on the same day came intimations that many believe the war will be terminated speedily when the submarine menace Is over come, but leading bankers here are of the opinion that the government at Washington as well as the governments of England. France and Italy. is con vinced that final and complete triumph will not come until the United States and its allies have won a decisive and crushing military victory. For in that way alone will the eyes of the German people be opened to the fact that the Kaiser and his military party have been. overwhelmed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
 AND ELSEWHERE
"r'he Fourteenth of September

he Fourteenth of September" on september 14, 1874, on the streets or New Orleans the -'Crescent City "hi.e league put to flight the army oi .ne heilog government and redeemed
 1ouisiana," said H. B. Shropshire. "This was an epoch as great as Lexington i"o' ana the storming the Bastile, July 14 IL was the beginning of the end" of reconstruction.
 The people elected McEnrv and Penn governor and lieutenant governor The infamous returning board counted them out and counted in Kelfog and Antoine-a carpet bagger and a negro as black as iniohisht. The usurping government in- iiicteo many indignities upon the citizens uhtii the Caucasian blood was stirred and the crescent City White league was formed
 Upon that memorable day the White league was called out to receive a ship ment or arms and ammunition from New York
 At the head of Canal street they were attacked by the Metropolitan police. a
 HSNy VI ilOILlcih NCtSt ohS With splendid battery of artillery, sup ported by brigade of negro militia, general Longstreet in command. A short ana bloody engagement routed the car pet baggers and scalawags. General Longstreet headed them as the rebel yell sounded in his ears.
 Tn 24 hours we had control of the en- tire state. In about a week General Grant intervened and put back the Kel- log crowd. But the country realized that the so-called governments were upheld by oayonets only. A democratic house was returned, congressional committees were appointed and the rottenness exposed. The Wheeler compromise seated the men elected by the people and soon the people secured their own. Other south ern states took up the fight and the southland was redeemed.
 ''The ladies of New Orleans have erected a beautiful monument on the battlefield in commemoration of Re demption'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-09-25

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The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
NeW Hrndec Church
to Lay Cornerstone
on Sunday, Aug. 19

The St. Peter and Paul's congre-
CATION is planning an elaborate en-
tertainment and program at the cor
nerstone laying Of the new church
and sisters school, to be built at New
Hradec to replace the buildings des-
troyed by fire last spring. The fes-
tivities will take place on Sunday
August 10th, beginning at 8 o'clock
following a big dinner to be served
by the ladies of the congregation
Supper will also be served in the eve
ming.
Bishop Wehrle of Bismarck will
preside at the ceremonies, assisted by
priests from all Of the neighboriny
parishes. "A musical program Of es:
pecial merit will also be rendered
during the afternoon.
The people of New Hradec vicinity
extend a cordial invitation to the peo
pie of Dickinson and surrounding
country to attend, and promise al
afternoon of real entertainment ane
pleasure.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
MEETINGS THIS WEEK

In response to numerous letters
sent out over the county a week or
more ago, the boys and girls club
meetings and canning demonstrations
were held at various places in the
county during the week. The meetings
were under the direct supervision Of
D. w. Galehouse, Of the Agricultural
College, H. O. Pippin, deputy county
superintendent of schools of Stark
county, also taking an active part of
the work.
The first meeting was held at Gay
lord on Monday afternoon, at which
time thirty-fve were present. This
meeting was conducted by A. L. Tobin
who has already organized a club and
is carrying on the work as outlined.
On Tuesday morning twenty were
present at the Dickinson high school,
and at Scheffeld in the afternoon 10
were present. The evening was spent
at School No. 1, in the New Hradec
district, the meeting being conducted
by George Hartell, who has a fine or
ganization of boys and girls, all of
whom were present among the thirty
six in attendance. On Wednesday a
meeting was held at Shipley school
No. /, 10 miles south of Dickinson,
and 81 were present. On Thursday
meetings were held at Gladstone and
Taylor and they were well attended.
Mr.. Galehouse spoke in highest
terms of the manner in which the
work is being conducted in Stark
county. z'1'
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
BOY KILLED
WHILE RIDING PLOW

Death came in a very queer man.
ner to Thomas Kaiser, eleven-year-
old son ofSMichael Kaiser, living ten
miles south of Gladstone, on Tuesday
of last week. The father was, away
from home making hay and the boy
was plowing alone in the field with
three gentle horses and riding plow.
In some manner the lines, which were
wrapped around his neck, became en-
tangled in the wheel of the plow in
such manner that he was thrown
on his back. The fall was so violent
that his neck was broken, causing i'm
mediate Inconsistencies and death
followed from strangulation by the
taut lines, according to the opinion
of physicians. ..---
The unfortunate lad was found by
a neighbor about two hours following
the accident. The gentle horses had
not moved from the furrow, the lines
securely holding them.
Coroner A. d. Davis of this city
was called but decided that an in
quest was not necessary. E
Funeral services were held from
the Catholic church at Lefor at 3
o'clock last Thursday, and the re-
mains inferred in the cemetery at
that place. 49,.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
TRAVELLER AT BEACH
KISSED THE FLAG AND
PROMISED TO BEHAVE

Because he made remarks disparag-
ing to the boys of Company M and in
sulting to the color sergeant at the
time the boys paraded to the opera
house for the patriotic meeting held
at Beach last Wednesday, M. Marks,
who presented himself as a represen-
tative of Collier & Sons out of St.
Paul, narrowly escaped being tossed
up in a blanket, but did not escape
punishment entirely.
He was escorted to Camp Reeve by
a detail of Company M boys Thursday
morning, made to apologize for his re-
marks, bare his head and, upon his
knees, kiss the flag. He was also ad-
monished to leave the city by the next
train. The fact, only, that he had re,
Gently undergone an operation saved
He left on No. 2 that day, an hum
bled but wiser man. Several of the
boys were there to see him off.
Another One at Rhame
E. C. Merris, hail insurance ad-
juster who said uncomplimentary
things of UAcle Sam and his flag;
who declared he would serve if draft
ed, but would rather blow. the dome
off the capitol at Washington and get
the damn fools under it, VIZ taken
in hand by. the people of Rhamc,
forced to mount a drygoods box II
the presence of the crowd, apologize
for his remarks and kiss the flag
which he had slandered. Sheriff Nor
EN- has communicated with the United
States district attorney as to further
steps to be taken.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
City Young Ladies'
Organize NeU Red
Cross Auxiliaru

On Thursday afternoon the young
ladies of the city organized an aux
hilary to the Red Cross,swith the fol
lowing officers: Miss Maysie. Dins.
dale, president; Miss Helen Jefferies,
secretary; and Miss Florence Walton,
treasurer. Mrs. IA. P. Nachtwey was
appointed chairman of the supplies
committee. The members Of the aux.
iliary will meet every Thursday after
noon at 2 o'clock at the Masonic hall
and will do the same kind Of work as
outlined for the regular Red Cross.
All young ladies are urged to join
and take part in the work. Their ser
vices are needed. Young men are
also eligible to join. In order that
young ladies, who are unable to at.
tend in the afternoon may also be
given an opportunity to do their part
It is contempt plated that ls.sie later
the auxiliary will meet twice -a-week,
one meeting to be in the evening.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
RETURNS FROM AUTO
AND FISHING TRIP
TO WESTERN STATES

Frank Clark, of the Dickinson
Hardware company, George Nolan,
deputy sheriff, Louie Kostclecky of
The Fad, and Anthony Kostelecky
cashier Of the German-Bohcmian
State Bank, returned Tuesday from
trip through the Yellowstone Park,
and to other noints of interest in Wy
oming and Montana. They made the
trip in the Kostelecky Oldsmobile and
covered more than 1900 miles without
any trouble. They spent two days in
the Park and went out by the way of
Cody, wyoming, and looked over
some of the oil and mining fields.
The most enjoyable part of the trip
was spent on Saltwater and Roscbu,
creeks in Wyoming, where they land
ed a number of fine specklcd and rain
bow trout which were cooked and de
voured in camp. According to "Tony'
fish were so plentiful for several days
that they "passed 'cm upp" on Fri
day.
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
Dunn "SLACKER" IS
INDICTED AT FARGO

The Dunn county "slacker" case
was brought before the federal grand
jury at Fargo this week and an in
dictment was returned, following the
hearing Of evidence in the case from
States Attorney johnson and Deputy
Sheriff VIM. Dawes, both of Dunn
county. ~ ~
The "slacker's" name is John
Boarth and he claims that he was
born in Winona, Mimi, and that he is
% years of age. He has been held in
the county jail at Manning following
his arrest two weeks ago awaiting
the disposition of his case. Boarth
joined the Industrial Workers of the
World, giving his name as Frank Do
lee. His membership card dates July
%, 1916. Recent utterances against
the conscription law resulted in his
arrest together with his failure to
register at Rochester, MINI.
According to the; story which ne
has told officials, he belonged to- a
bunch, which he later admitted to be
I. w. w., who opposed registration
The Dickinson press., 1917-08-04
WHOLESALE HOUSE
OPENS NEXT MONDAY

Everything is now in readiness fol
the opening of the first wholesale
house in this city, next Monday be-
ing the date which the Dickinson Gro
Gerry company will start business
The building is entirely completed
the final touch being given Wednes-
day when the cold storage plant wa:
tested out and found to be in perfect
working order. 1t is possible with
this artificial plant to reach 80 de-
grees below zero in the cold storaa,
room. A gas heater has been in
stalled in the banana ripening room
and this has been tested out ant
found to be in perfect working order
Everything connected with the entire
building is as near perfect as can OF
purchased, the long experience of tn.
Nash, organization; which owns an,
operates a great many wholesale gro
ceries in several states, being respon
sible for the completeness of the loca
house in every detail. It is modelled
after some Of the largest wholesale
houses in the country.
The personnel Of the working fore,
for the present is as follows: Mel!
Christianson, of Crookston, MINI.
manager; }. N. Peterson, Crooks
ton, Minn., credit man; Della Sander
son, of Dickinson, bookkeeper; Kate
Bedard, of Hallock, Minn., stenogra
pher; J. w. Hanson, of Minot. city
salesman; Elmer Hayec, of Crane
Forks, country salesman; Frank Wet
stein Of Dickinson, warehouseman
the latter to be assisted by yount
man from Killdeer. Additional hell
will be added as required until tn
territory is properly covered when i
is expected that the force will mum
ber about twenty-five.