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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
az BIODV EVE.

Is your baby happy all day long?
Then IL Il ~ well baby. and in
.identslly, great credit to. It's
mother. A laughing Growing child
evidence OF some woman's pa
ience and intelligence.
Summer puts woman's mater
lal instinct TO the test. Then a
mother proves herself efficient or
Az, OF a sweet or hasty temper.
Her baby always reflects her own
disposition.
Keeping the baby cool. clean.
comfortable and fed at regular in.
ervals with proper food in sterilized
BOTTLES should constitute the whole
iuty OF mothers Most OF them have
heaps OF other things TO do.
Still they should take time. when
he THERMOMETERS rises above so
legrees In the shade. to reduce
,aby's temperature by taking OF his
'lothes
A flannel shirt and n diaper make
scientific costume for an infant
IN hot breezelcss day. while for
he child that toddles a waist and
lrawers and sleeveless slip are sui
icient covering.
OF course the intelligent mother
teeps tho baby out OF a draft AT all
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
CITY CAN BID ON
OWN PAVING JOBS,
RULES DINGEMAN

Corpora ion Counsel Dingeman
has furnished me department Of
public works with an opinion that
1t is perfectly legal for the city TO
bid on its own paving jobs in com
petition with regular paving con.
tractors The department of works
has in the past done much OF its
own resurfacing and has the equip
ment, but il has been regarded as
contrary to law FOR the city 10 com.
pete with other road builders Com
missioner Fenkell recently asked an
opinion on the subject
An old forgotten clause In the
city charter was found by Mr..
Dngeman providing that the coun-
ell has power 10 authorize the de
partmont OF public works TO do paw.
ing While il Is not expected that
The city will do a great deal OF such
work the right 10 do II is expected
to exercise good influence in that
II will tend 10 keep bids Of con
tractors down TO reasonable
figure.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

times Of the year In midsummer,
she adds shoes and stockings.
gowns and Jackets az the vino
Uses or the clouds thicken.
Night care OF baby Is even
more important than DAYTIME care
when the temperature is torrid.
The most airy room in the
house should be requisitioned for
baby's sleeping place. The govern
ment bulletin on infant care advises
the child be kept out OF the sun al.
together. and out OF doors. II pos
sible. during the late afternoon and
evening until the house grows cool.
II there IL screened porch. he
may sleep out all night. provided he
is protected FROM changes in the
weather.
Whenever he sleeps, he should be
shielded from flies. mosquitoes and
the wind. A diaper, band and loose
cotton gown IL sufficient covering
A baby should never be put down
90 sleep in all OF his clothes. Ills
shoes and stockings should always
be removed.
But the baby's feet and abdo
men must be kept warm. rho fan
mel band over the stomach and
bowels Is baby's most important
piece OF clothing w all seasons
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

tween a pistol shot and the roar Of
a Sawed-off shotgun The first was
closely followed by secondhand
then a third. and suddenly a terrific
detonation sounding Ike the Sicilian
quarter az play Then came the
noise OF breaking glass, and a muf
fed thud almost like that OF fall
ing body
There was "a rush OF blue-coated
patrolmen. inspectors. ieutenants.
and a horde OF plain clothes detec-
tiyes 20 the hall But Inspector
Jim" Sproat was the first from his
padded chair 20 the scene His
right hand whipped 10 his pistol
pocket HIS fingers locked about
be unfailing revolver that has so
fen proven life saver. The
hadow Of his big frame, cast down
he hall by the afternoon sun beat.
ms holly thru the building. covered
"a mass Of broken electric light
bulbs. and a terrified electrician
You ought not to scare a man
to death, exclaimed jim. as he
tried 70 bring "a handkerchief from
his pistol pocket 10 show how un-
concerned he was.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Today. Hand Concerts.

Schmsman's Military band. Herman
W. Schneman. director, renders the
following program Ia tass park Nn
the afternoon. beginning at 80 and
In Perri'n park IN the evening, De-
ginning az o'clock.
March. Chicago Tribune cham
hers, Galop de Concert Dance OF
the Demon. Hoist. selection from
Toe SINGING Girl Herbert, over
tuTe, "Oherou." Weber, A Dream Pic
turc OF the old south. Uncle Toms
Cabin" TAmpe Melodies from the
Opera "Sari." Kslman; Grand Pot
pourri, Musical Jokes. Hamm
Polish Dance No. l." SchaTwenka
star Spangled Banner.
James Berger. ~ years old. No. "a
Beech-st., II held on charge of
felonious assault for shooting
Aaron Moore. 20 years OF age. No.
1873 MedhurY-aVe in the right leg,
following quarrel az Firth and
E1izabeth-sts,. Thursday night.
Miss Pearl Lewis I'M. been appointed
assistant clerk TO IL. VI. smith. city
ticket agent OF the Grand Trunk
railroad In the main ticket ofnce.
No. lis Woodward Miss Lewis
Is familiar with the Grand Trunk
system. and is the only woman IN
the employ 81 the railroad in this
capacity In Detroit
Detroit Eiks will contribute s7,SOO
thru assessment md considerably
more in voluntary gifts 10 the
1900. 900 war relief fund. which
the order In America will raise be-
fore sept. To- according TO vote
taken Thursday evening. following
the hrst initiation OF members in
the new temple on Lafayette blvd.
The grand lodge provides for a 81
assessment per member for the
relief fund
jury Ia the United states district
court Thursday afternoon acquitted
Archie BoXhill. Albert McGee and
sam Vinegar. Negroes. accused Of
smuggling smoking opium from
Windsor II was the FIRST case lost
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
DETROIT TRUST
COMPANY HAS
NEW BUREAU

Creation OF corporation and re-
organization department was author
tied by the executive committee OF
the Detroit Trust company In a
meeting Thursday afternoon, and
several changes in the organization
we're announced as result Harry
J.. Stanton. assistant secretary. was
made vice-president and will be
in charge OF the new department.
His duties will be 10 handle receiv-
erships. trusteeships in bankruptcy
and corporation congratulations and
look after the invested interests OF
estates managed by the trust com
pany. Mr.. Stanton has become
thorolv familiar with this work dur
Ing his long connection with the
company
Lawrence K Butler, vice-presi-
dent and treasurer, continues as
vice.president. and Fred Wilson.
manager Of the audit department is
named treasurer Charles p. Spicer
Glce-president and secretary, retains
the former post, and Charles r. Hill
ton. assistant secretary is advanced
20 the position G, secretary. Elph
G. Miller succeeds MIR. Wixson as
manager OF the audit department
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
The Largest Variety Of
Reed and Fibre Furniture
is shown here

Nowhere else will you be able
TO find the same broad selection
of this type of furniture than
here, where every known style is
represented on our floors. Of
course, those who attend this
sale earliest will make their Sc
lection from the greatest variety.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Reed and Fibre Furniture
can be used the year
round

People no longer consider reed
and fibre furniture strictly sum-
mer furniture, as il is used in
living rooms, bedrooms, etc.
thruout the entire season. and
yet it is ideal for summer pur-
poses because Of its cool appear
ance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
PENINSULAR
CUTS BIG MELON
Detroit Bank Declares IS Per
Cent Stock Divi-
dend

AS part OF plan for increasing
the capital stock OF the Peninsular
State bank from 100000 to ST..
100000 which was approved by the
directors Thursday afternoon. a
stock dividend OF 70 per cent, or
sI5o.000 is To be distributed 10
stockholders OF record July 81
Stockholders also will be offered the
privilege OF subscribing for 1900
shares or additional new stock, pro
rata 10 their present holdings. at
$500 per share In the Detroit Stock
exchange the banks stock is quoted
as $3.50 asked The last sale re.
ported was az $3.50.
The new capitalization IL effec-
tive Aug 10. The dividend r. 10
be paid by the transfer or $3.50. 600
from the surplus 20 capital account.
The proceeds OF the sale OF the ad-
ditional stock will be divided be-
tween capital and surplus II Is the
intenll ion 20 continue dividend pay
ments AT the rate Of ~ per cent per
annum. with taxes, on the new cap
itsliza,ion
The Peninsular State bank has 20.
tai resources s25,37l ll22 % the
last published statement shows. Il
operates ~ branches and Will open
eight more soon Officers Of the
bank are as follows.
President II. Johnson: vice
presidents Frank T.. Byrnc ana
Frank W Hubbard cashier. Walter
6 Toepel. assistant cashiers. II II
Ellerton. W. J Neshttt. Harry MoN-
on. r. r Fleming. manager ~ credit
department. ~ l., Chittcnder. super
visor OF branches r q. Flumerfelt
directors. Frank 4. Bryne. w
Clarkson. John e Donnelly Henry
n HHtErT. f-TWHFd = ffEWm0nd. Ed
Frank W. Hubbard William Il kirn
- - krentler. George " Lesher. -
A. MacTachlan and J. ~ Johnson.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Every piece bears the
original price ticket

The great advantage to you in
a sale of this kind is the fact that
you know positively the exact
saving you are making because
every article is marked with its
original price ticket in plain fig
ures. You simply deduct one
quarter of the original price.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Bursting Light
Bulb MDes BroDsy
Sieuths Big Thrill

All was quiet in police headquar-
tiers. The detectives were drowsily
reclining al their desks. The day
Waterman In the main corridor was
discussing the best bait for trout
with the janitor A half dozen flies
crept around the Official clock As
It's hands showed the hour of three
Suddenly there was a loud crash
report resembling something be
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Convenient Credit Terms
arranged on any quantity
of this furniture

No matter if you intend buy
ing Just one or ten pieces or
twenty pieces of furniture. YOU
can secure convenient credit
terms on its purchase. thereby
enabling YOU 10 take advantage
of this sale even though you are
not in a position to 'pey cash at
this particular time.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
City News in Brief

IN this court The men were ar
Rested at the ferry dock last April
when they attempted 20 -SQter with
suit cases containing what purport-
ed 20 be- small cans ~ syrup II Ia
alleged that when tho cans were
opened one contained opium
Warrants were sworn cut la police
court Thursday for Andrea LRcot-
"a, James Rcuda and Dick Capro-
rata. the three suspects In the
killing 20 Detective Rogers
charging them with tho crime. Jack
Bologna is being held as witness.
tnpruratta a. still at large, hut
Lacotta and Renda are IN custody.
Tho three Italians arrested IN AZ
hion were released on bail ~ 81 600
Tony Cosenza, Paul p'Angelo and
Joseph Verne The men are
charged with driving away nm au-
tomohile. efforts 20 connect them
with the Rogers case falling.
The American Exhibition association.
whose membership II confined TO
moving picture exhibitors, was or
gsniEed Thursday IN the Hotel
Statler. The association ~ made
up OF Detroit exhibitors who lott
the National Moving Picture Ex-
hibltors' league 81 America In the
recent convention In Chicago. The
officers are: President, Fred A.
schneldcr, vice. president william
~ Schuttenhelm secfethIt MINK
Perry treasurer. John Brennan.
The association will hold its 1913
convention IN Detroit
The Detroit Federation OF Labor is
sues warning 20 merchants and
business men generally 10 beware
~ fake solicitors. asking for dona-
tons toward tho Labor day pa
rade ana games The federation
never has and never expects 70 So
lcit funds for this purpose. and
asks any bne approached for money
10 communicate with the fedora
ton ~ Main an that the fakirs
may be apprehendcd. The commit
tee In charge OF the Labor day
parade includes stanley Anderson,
David :. Jones. William Whitman.
Thomas Colvin. Charles II. Lewis
and William c. O'Eourke
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

Boston has prepared an. enthusi
astic reception in honor OF the Bel
gian war commission, which Ia
scheduled 10 arrive in that city to-
day. on the third anniversary OF the
German invasion OF belgium.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

Rowing. which is the oldest OF
American intercollegiate sports
reaches its sixtyhfth anniversary
today, the first event of Us kind
having been staged by Harvard and
Yale on Lake Winnipesaukee on
Aug 3. 1852.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

PrintInE-the plain neat kind-thst
IL riGht-Tim~s job Dept.-Nain 1870.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

Printing-the plain neat kind-thst
IL right-Timrs job Dept.-Msir <52O.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03

25c value fine Swiss Seal
lored Embroidered Hand
kerchiets. in many pretty
designs. a
Special OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. &c
Manufacturers seconds
Fine Lawn Handler
chiefs. lace trimmed. en-
hroidered corner. in
white and colors ..... &c
Main Floor
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
Detroit Eiks will contribute s7,SOO
thru assessment md cOnsldcrably
A jury ia the United states district
court Ihursday afternoon acquitted

archie BONhlll, Albert Mc'Iee ana
sam vinegar. Negroes. accused OF
smuggling smoking opium from
Windsor II was the nrst case lost
by the government in several weeks
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-08-03
All Fibre and Reed Outdoor 1M Of1
and Indoor Furniture Reduced ~ VII

There are no ex-
ceptions during
this sale, which
includes all our
fibre and reed
furni ture in
Green, Brown and
Ivory.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20
ToKYo STREETS A PUZZLE
Even Old Residents Are Said TO Find
- &c Hard 20 Make Their Way -
~ About Them. 9

= Tokyo Is made up of group Of small
kowns which expanded until, like the
old lady's two teeth, they HIT 1t IL the
most conservative city in Japan, and IL
the one most lacking in unity OF spirit
Each district has Its own market and
Its own shops. Homes and stores are
mixed together In bewildering confu'
sion, and even, old residents find II
hard to find their way about the
crooked streets.
On my motorcycle, the only way
have mastered the problem is by mem
DrizIng the numbers Of the tram linef
and then riding till ] see car. TheE
know where / am. The city ID
grouped around the imperial palace
and segments, like dehorned pieces Of
pie, radIate from the center Of the cob
web. As one cannot start from the
center Of this mixup, due to the faci
that that is where the sacred person Of
the emperor holds court, he must play
Sring around the rosy" at some dis
kance from the center IL he Ia neal
the outer circumference. two miles or
his speedometer mean one thing. If he
circles the inner moat, they mean an
pther.- Christian Herald.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20
NATURE HOLDS BALANCE EVEN
Creatures That Prey, and Those Thar
Are Preyed Upon, Have Natural
B. Increase Limited. \

However smart and awake to the
frequent dangers that may at any
time assail them, the creatures that
are preyed upon are often caught; the
preying ones get them from time to
time, and If this were not so they
would increase beyond all bounds. 1t
Is true also that those that prey often
go hungry, and they, too, have enemies
or diseases, which later amount to the
same thing In the struggle for exist.
ence and the limiting Of numbers. Sc
nicely is nature balanced as q gem
eral thing between the killers and the
killed that IL but an unusual influence
enters In, as an additional number of
Earnivorous creatures in any neighbor-
hood, or the growing up Of an addi-
tional amount Of cover, there will be a
Falling or, on the one hand, or a con.
siderable increase, on the other, Of
those animals that are preyed upon.
Thus is seen the influence, both
ways, Of mans part in natures com.
plicated contest. The gunners and
trappers weigh heavily in overbalanc.
Ing the otherwise normal balance
against both flesh and vegetable eat.
krs, and where, In the unusual good.
ness OF his heart, man has endeavored
over considerable areas to protect
nearly all Wild life. the result is
shown by q rapid increase among the
protected animals.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20
Fire Less IN United statsa

II one could imagine ali the build
lngs destroyed by IRE in the United
States In q year arranged along one
highway, each building occupying .
lot 65 feet wide, the highway woult
extend from New York to Chicago
and the buildings would line 1t or
each side. Such Is the calculation OF
the department Of interior. Further
more, Q person travelling this scene o.
desolation would pass in every thou
sand feet . ruin from which an in
jured person has been taken. At ever
three-quArters OF q mile he would en-
counter the remains Of q human be
Ing who had been burned to death.
For years. It Is estimated, the
value Of actual property annually
consumed by fire in this country
reaches $3.50. 0OO.O 900, and another sun
Of about like proportions il spent fOi
the maintenance Of IRE departments
waterworks. insurance premiums. etc.
10 prevent stilI greater Iosses.-C leve
land Plain Dealer.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20

State of North Dakota, County of
Cass, SIS. In the District Court, Third
Judicial District.
Annie Dwight Tyler, Plaintiff, VS..
Edwin II. Bangs. Clarence A Ellis. and
all other persons unknown, claiming
any estate or interest in. or lien or in
cumbrance upon the real property de-
E0ribed in the complaint, Defendants
The State of North Dakota to the
above named Defendants:
You, and each OF you are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint of
the Plaintiff in this action which will
Court Of the County OF Cass, State OF
North Dakota, in his ONCE. and requir-
ed to serve a copy OF your answer
thereto upon the subscribers within
thirty (3O) days after the service OF
this Summons upon yOus exclusive Of
the day of said service; and IL you fail
to SO appear and answer, the said
against you, and each OF you. BY de-
fault. for the relief demanded in the
Dated this ssth day Of March. 1917.
Attorneys for Plaintiff. once and
Post once address. Plano Building.
Fargo. North Dakota
To the above named Defendants:
You are hereby notified. that the OBJ
jsct OF this action. Is TO determine ad-
verse claims TO the following described
premises, lying and being in the Coun-
u OF IasS. state OF North Dakota. to-
wit: Lot Fourteen f14) OF Block Nine
teen l9l OF Reeves Addition TO tins
City Of Fargo. North Dakota. aecora-
ing to the certified plat thereof OF rec
ord In the Office Of the Register OF
Deeds Of said County. and to quiet the
title to the same In the Plaintiff. That
a verified complaint has been dled
herein in the Office OF the Clerk 81
District Court Of said Csas County.
FABER II WOOD.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IApril s-1s-20-27. May 4. 1917
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20

State of North Dakota, County OF
Cass. in District Court Third Judicial
George Elliott, Susan symington.
Lena B. Dunn and Eliza Jane Falconer,
Plaintiffs, VS.. Thomas ID. Miller, Lelit-
shin Miller, Letishea Miller. Letishia
Miller, Lelitshia Miller. Henry S. Back,
John A. Chatter, c. d. Holmes, Charles
Mailloux, Charles II. Peake, A. Murray.
Asher Murray Ed. Buckle Bruce, Sum-
ner Wallace. Mrs. B. Elliott, Samuel J.
persons unknown claiming any estate
or interest in, or lien OF incumbrance
upon the property described in the
complaint. DefenSants:|Summons.
above named Defendants:
You, and each Of you. are hereby
summoned to answer the complaint in
this action, which complaint Is on hle
Court of the Third Judicial District, in
and for the County of Cass and State
of North Dakota, at the County Court
House in the City of Fargo, in said
county and state. and to serve a copy
of your answer upon the subscribers
within thirty days after the service of
this summons upon you. exclusive of
failure to appear or answer, judgment
will be taken against you by default
for the relief demanded in the COM
plant.
Gath day of March, A. D., 1917.
SPALDING & SHURE,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Residence and Post Office Address,
Fargo, North Dakota.
To each of the above named defend
ants:
Take notice, that the above entitled
action is brought to determine adverse
claims to the property described in the
complaint, and to quiet title of the
plaintiffs as to any such claims, and to
forever debar you, and each of you.
from asserting any claim to, interest
in, or lien or incumbrance upon such
property; that such property consists
In:
Lots numbered Fourteen (14) and
Fifteen C15), in Block numbered Four
(4), in Case, Peake and Halls Addition
to the City of Fargo, according to the
certified plat thereof now on file in the
once of the Register of Deeds within
and for the County Of Cass and State
of North Dakota.
You are further notified that no per
sonal claim is made against you. or
either OF you.
SPALDING & SHURE,
Attorneys for Plaintiffs.
Fargo, North Dakota.
March 30-Apr. 6-13-20-2T-May 4, 1s17)
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20

Tit-Bits: Dear Anntis Mabel had sent
the three Morgan children q very beau
tiful imitation fruit each. made Of
sugar and nicely colored
Mrs. Morgan thought they ought to
ha saved. the kids thought different
ssNow. you really mustn't eat them.
van know" explained mother. In a last
anenerate effort They look aWfully
s.reffv but I'm not sure that the color
frr NAV not be dangerous. In fact" she
vent on dropping her voice in an awe
ao1ne whisper, Il have heard 0f chill
9ren dying from eating cOl0red thinga.-
she Thought that would do the trick.
h,s9 early next morning she heard q
-o,srd cut on the landing and going to
80 who WAS astir so early found Elsie
4r0ffing along the passage.
nWhers are you going dearTs she
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1917-04-20

May, 1917. to satisfy the amount due
upon such mortgage on the day OF
sale.
The premises described in such mort
gage and which will be sold to satisfy
the same are described as follows, to-
wit:
ty-three (43) of Pollock,s Addition,
and also all OF Lots Ten (1O) and Elev-
en- (11) in Block Nineteen (19) of the
First Addition. and also all of Lot Nine
CD in Block Two (2) of The Original
Townsite OF the Town (now City, OF
Casselton, according to the certified
plat thereof now on file and of record
in the ONCE of the Register of Deeds
in and for said County of Cass and
State OF North Dakota.
There will be due on such mortgage
at the date. of sale the sum of $2,36l.55.
Dated April IL, 1917.
Mortgage.
Engerud, Divet, Holt & Frame, At
torneys for Mortgage. Fargo. North
Dakota.