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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-10
Wins Race With Shadow of Death
ToCelebrateH lis Golden Wedding
Told End May Come at Any Moment Harvard Graduate
Spends Eve of Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary With
Wife Playing Civil War Tunes on Organ

The minute hand was slowly cutting
down the handicap of the hour hand in
the snaillike race toward the top OF the
dial.
Then suddenly the chimes in the lit
tie clock began to peal. He had won
and "Old Father Time" clock had lost.
Mr.. Braman bent over and kissed his
wife.
"Im happy now" he said. at is our
golden anniversary.
81 made up my mind" he explained,
"that | would live long enough to cele-
brate the fiftieth anniversary of our
wedding and then | would be content
to die. didn't want 70 go to bed be-
fore midnight for fear that I might not
awaken, so | was determined to sit up
and win the race. This anniversary is
something to be proud Of in these days
Of many divorces. | have known my
wife for fifty-two years, so you see we
were quite young when we married.
People talk in opposition TO young mar
rages, but people should marry when
they are young and should grow up to-
gether. II is not we'll to wait until all
their habits and tastes are fixed for
life"
VIII Celebrate To-day
ave have been separated only once
since our marriage fifty years ago"
said Mrs. Braman, land that was when
| had to 90 to Boston on business.
When my husband went away on bust
ness trips | always accompanied him.
We had never kept anything apart from
each other, so when the doctor refused
L L 4 =. A.
was decided to let him know the
truth"
And I'm mighty glad she did"
smiled Mr.. Braman, "for now I'm salts
fed and ready for anything that may
come"
Mr.. and Mrs. Braman, surrounded by
their family and friends, will celebrate
their gold anniversary to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-10
Coney Fete Opens Tonight

The fifteenth annual Mardi Gras OF
Coney Island will open at o'clock to-
night with a parade. The theme OF the
carnival will be "Coney's Dream"
There will twelve floats. many comic
figures. brass bands and detachment
Of soldiers.
For the first time in the history of
the festival il will continue a week.
Parades will take place the first five
nights OF the week and at o'clock
Saturday afternoon.
On Sunday evening there will be a
procession in which the Sheriff's Vol
unteer Defence Corps from Camp RE
gelmann. Sheepshesd Bay Speedway. will
take part. When the corps arrives in
front OF Luna Park Representative
Daniel Griffin will present to the vol
unteers a big American flag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-10

Joseph p. Braman, seventy-two years
old. sat in his home, at $40 West lf5th
Street, last night and watched the clock
on the mantel as the minutes-that
seemed hours-ticked off the interval
that might spell death or bring the one
happiness he still craved.
Beside him sat Mrs. Braman, five
years his junior. Now and then they
chatted about their long married life,
about Mr.. Braman's legal career, about
their mutual interest in Masonic and
Eastern Star activities, and about Mr.,
Braman's studies in Harvard Law
School-but always Mr.. Bramsn's eyes
and thoughts strayed back to the clock
that seemed to stand still.
Then Mr. Braman began to speak Of
the part he played in the Union Army
during the Civil War; Of the two years
Of service he was able to give before
his discharge was necessitated by heart
trouble that had gradually grown worse
until IL mdue MIN dI lHHhllu III mo
later years. A few days ago his physi-
clan told Mrs. Braman her husbands
condition was so grave that death
might come at any moment.
PLAYS Organ to Kill Time
As his watch wore on last night he
went into the next room and began to
rlay Civil War tunes on the seventy
year-old organ that had supplied the
music for a Boston church fifty years
lgo. Mrs. Braman accompanied him on
the piano. To keep his mind from the
clock she swept into livelier ragtime
and jigtime tunes, and her husband fol-
lowed on the organ.
Finally he ceased to play and settled
himself to the sole task of following
the slow circular journey of the hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-10
Sailors Fight Police

Brooklyn theatre crowds witnessed
an exciting battle last night between
the police and thirty sailors aided by
citizens. Five seamen were arrested.
The sailors were walking along Liv-
ingston Street singing. when Patrolman
Bilms requested them to make less
noise. All obeyed with the exception Of
Stephen Prendirnamo, who sang all the
louder. He was arrested after being
dubbed for resisting. Reserves were
called out.
The other sailors arrested were Lun-
zio Massione, Robert Dugan, Domlnick
Brandinelli and Thomas Bove.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-09-10
Great Rail Strike
Called For To-day
Freight Handlers on the
Western Systems Ord
cred Out

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Sept "a strike
order issued here late to-day calls upon
1000 freight handlers and checking
clerks of the Rock Island. Missouri.
Kansas & Texas and Missouri Pacific
railroads to quit work tomorrow.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
EVANGELICAL LEAGUE or
GERMANY THuNDElsS AGAiNST
PACIFISM AND ROMAN POfE

Amsterdam, oct. 3i.--on the occasion
OF thu a0Oth anniversary OF the Refor'
nation, the German Evangelical league
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
AMERICAN AvIATORS IN
LONDON IMPATIENT Al
BRITISH DELIBEk.. ION

London. Oct. is.-tCorrespOndencel-
Several detachments of American sol
d!ers in training for aviation work are
now located at aerodromes within the
confines OF Greater London, and are
seen during their leisure hours sight
seeing about the city or doing their
shopping along Regent street. Bond
street. or in shops around Oxford Cir
Gus
To the British eye, the notable DIFF
ference between the Americans in train
ing and the British squads alongside
them, is "A somewhat more democratic
flavor in the American ranks. In one
American camp. the spirit of self gov
ernment is carried so far that no com
missioned officer is on duty there at
present. the detachment being under
the command of a senior non-commis-
stoned officer He is commonly called
jor" about the camp. al
though his correct title. which suggests
the navy rather than the army. is mas
ter-signaliing Electrician.
When the United States came into
the war. this officer was in charge Of
Il group OF men on constructional work
In the United States. The men under
him have been recruited chiefly from
automobile factories. with a sprinkling
Of young collegians. The squad is at
present devoting its time to learning
the construction of an airplane. The
men are at times little impatient
about the deliberate methods OF the
british instructors. and would rather
have a little less theory and a little
more practice. But they know that the
practice Is only matter OF few weeks
row.
In the matter OF discipline, the Ameri-
cans are a little less observant Of the
letter Of the law than. the British re
cruits. "hor instance" said one. Eve
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31

New York. Oct. 3i.-Japan's full CO.
operation with the United States In the
world war until Germany is crushed
was pledged by DR.. T Masao. chairman
of the Japanese parliamentary mission
of five at a luncheon given In honor OF
the mission here by the Japan Society.
"The Japanese are determined TO CO.
operate with the United States until the
last" DR.. Masao said, "and will not stop
until our monster enemy--Germany. the
pirate of the seas. the assassin of the
air and violator OF all decencies on land.
has been completely crushed. When
this monster enemy OF ours has been
thoroughly beaten down. then. and then
only shall we have a lasting peace"
In explaining that the purpose OF the
missions visit to this country was 10
enable the Japanese to get better ac'
auainted with the United States, the
speaker said:
"There is no reason why there should
ever be any lack of knowledge. mutual
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31

On the northern Russian front. the
Germans have extended thair withdraw
al movement to include the force that
recently was landed on the Werder
peninsula after the capture OF Oesel
and Moon Islands at the entrance to the
Gulf OF Riga. This landing was viewed
ut the time AK a threat against Reval.
the Russian naval base on the Gulf OF
Finland. and as possible prelude to even
more extensive land operations 10y the
Germans In the direction OF Petro-
grad.
The withdrawal leaves the Germans
without foothold on the Esthonian
coast. attempts 10y them TO follow up
the original landing by putting troops
. shore at points both north and south
OF the peninsula having failed. accord
inl 10 the Russian reports There has
been somewhat prevalent assumption.
ioweVer. that there was never any in
tention BY the Germans TO push their
fi-n operation much beyond the naval
stage this fall. the view being that the
threat against the Gulf OF Finland may
well have been diversion for political
erect IN Russia or TO distract attention
from operations in preparation else
where. probably in Italy.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
P|MPLY? WELL, DON'T Be!
People Notice It. Drive Then 0ff
with DR.. Edwards
Olive Tablets

A pimply face will not embarrass you
much longer il you get package Of DR..
Edwards Olive Tablets. The skin should
begin to clear after you have taken the
tablets a few nights.
Cleanse the blood, the bowels and the liver
With DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets, the sue.
cessfrl substitute for calomel; there's never
nry sickness or pain after taking them.
Dr.. Edwards Olive Tablets do that
which calomei does, and just as effectively,
but their action Is gentle and safe instead
of severe and irritating.
No one who takes Olive Tablets g
ever cursed with "a dark brown taste.
q bad breath, dull listless no good
feeling, constipation, torpid ives. bad
disposition or pimply face.
DR.. Edwards Olive Tablets are
a purely vegetable compound mixed
with olive oil; you will know them
by their olive color.
DR.. Edwards spent years among pa.
tients afflicted with liver and bowel
complaints and Olive Tablets are the
immensely effective result.
Take one or two nightly for week.
See how much better you feel and look.
iOc and 25c per boz. All druggists
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
Japan PLEDGES AID TO US.
UNTIL GERMAN MACHINE SMASHED

confidence and mutual respect between
Americans and Japanese. Let us hopo
that our association and fellowship as
allies in this war will produce so perfect
a knowledge OF each other, 40 perfect
confidence in each other that the Amer
leans and the Japanese shall always be
allies-after the wal as well as during
the war"
Lindsay Russell. president os the So
cie.y. in his address OF welcome, urged
upon the members OF the mission for
their consideration on their return TO
japan. the following three constructive
ideas:
"a reduction of cab,e tolls between the
United States and Japan; the extension
of japanese publications printed in Eng
land for foreign consumption and a
more general knowledge by the people
Of Japan Of the English language to
foster commerce and international in
tercourse.
Viscount Ishii was elected an honor
ary life member of the society.
temper custom with Judgment. II an
officer looks as II ne was tired oi raising
his arm. we don't bother him. We don't
20 around the streets salute-hunting."
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
TAKE VAN LAX
FOR CONSTIPATION
Don't Poison Yourself Any More With
Calomel-van Lax Is Better
1t Keeps Bowels Clean.

When you are troubled with liver
trouble such rs constipation. clogged-
up bowels. Indigestion. dyspepsia.
heartburn. played-out feeling. bai
breath. sick headache. get from your
druggist a soc bottle of Van Lax jor
send to Van Vleet Drug Co.. Memphis.
TENN Take a dose as directed or
label In a short time it will give you
the incest and easiest cleaning out
you ever experienced. Drop calomel
or salts. Van Lax Is better. II don't
sicken you. Young or old can take
Van Lax and at any hour OF the day.
Van Lax is pleasant to take. Every
body likes it. Van Lax liyens up your
liver. Try it-today. 1t Is the latest
and by far the best Tonic Liver Medl-
cine made. The best II none too good
get the best-Van Lax
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
REFUSES LEGACY OF $4,000
RATHER THAN QUIT ARMY

Fort Sheridan. H.. Oct. 3l.--A student
officer in the third regiment here has
refused legacy of $4,000. the accept
ance of which would necessitate leaving
the training camp. it became known to.
day Two weeks ago, he received word
that his uncle in Colorado had died and
left his business property valued at
$50 900. with the proviso that he should
continue the business. The young man
was undecided until word came that
American troops were in the trenches
in France.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
THIRD MAJOR LEAGUE
NAY COME NEXT YEAR
Ban Johnson Declares I, Probable A.
War Ntasure Only.


War Measure Only.
Chicago, Oct. 3i.--The question OF a
shorter playing schedule FOR the major
leagues and the possibility OF a third
major league as a war measure was re-
vived here with the return 10 Il, Il.
johnson. president Of tho American
league.
There will be opposition. however. 10
the proposed i4e-gane schedule as
Charles a. Comiskey. owner OF the
White Sox, already has expressed his
disappro,al OF any shorter schedule than
i5i games. 1t is said that two other
club owners in the American league also
will oppose a short schedule.
"A new league might benefit the
games during the war and it should be
considered a war measure exclusively
said Mr.. Johnson. 1T is a certainty
that the minor leagues viii have to
make some adjustments next season in
order to get by. They cannot go on as
they have In the past"
johnson did not indicate what cities
might be grouped into new league.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
LOOKS DARK FOR GERMAN
SON-IN-I.AW OF SWIFT

Nov York. Oct si.--Count Ninotto.
son.inluw OF Louis +. Swift. Chicago
Packer. is said To have visited Count
Won Bernstorff frequently when the
former German ambassador had his
summer headquarters Mt Cedar Hurst
l.. T.. il developed hcre after federal
secret service inquiry. An examina-
ton of the personal effects of Fritz
Kuhn and George Won Seebeck. German
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
NEW CHRYSANTHENUM
NAMED FOR GEN. PERSiIiNG

washington. Oct. 3l.-The Gen. Per
shing ohrysanthcmum. one Of the new
est creations OF government Horticultural
experts. will be placed on exhibition AZ
The department Of agriculture's seven
teenth annual "mum" show. which opens
tomorrpw and will continue for week.
The foral tribute is described rs a plant
of richmagenta and is a product OF the
departments greenhouses
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
". d. ". Noticc.

Friday night. Nov. 9. hrauore Camp
win hdve class initiqtion- WIN hove
fifty candidates 10 initiate. All neigh
boring camps invited TO bring their en-.
diiaies and meet with us Remember
Ne meet at I. O. O. r. Hall
c. BOONE TALIAFERRo. c. G.
, u. GAIT. Clerk.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31

launches from Wittenberg manifesto
IN which the militant sayings Of Mar
tin Luther are applied to present day
events, The manifesto rejects pacinsm'
and thunders against the pope's peace
proposals. as being invested with no
religious authority.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
GERMAN TROOPS QUIT
LAST HOLD IN ESTHONIA
if,acuate Werder Peninsula on the Gulf
of Riga, Is Report

Petrograd. Oct. 81. - Tho Germans
have evacuated the Werder peninsula
on the Gulf OF Riga, where they made
landing recently. the war office an
uounces.
Yhe announcement says: "Werher
Manor has been burned and provisions
have been stolen.
No fighting has taken place in the
Culf of Finland. but trawiers are active
there"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-10-31
AMERICAN GOLD
SAVES ALLIES
YHE BRITISH CHANCELLOR GIVES
CRRDrr TO AMERICA FOR AID
T" IN FINANCING WAR

London, Oct. ~. i.America's ala In
llnnnoiug the war already has had n
marked effect on the allies cause. An
Grew B0nar Law. chancellor OF the cN'
ehraucr, told the house Of commons
Yesterday. and solved almost insclublo
problems.
Y'hc chsncelior's remarks werc madc
at the introduction uf the vote OF credit
Tor s. Ooo. 100000.
The chancellor said that the expendi
lures OF the army anu navy exceeded
tho bndgct estimate by 100000 pounds
daily. Tie average daily expenditure
since the beginning of the fiscal wear
has been S6iS.0O0 pounds. oi i.15? 900
above the budget estimate.
The chancellor said that as far as he
could Judge. the position In the second
half OF the year would not be quite az
favorable as In tho first half. partly on
account Of the increased pay for the
navy and army.
Tho chancellor said that America had
gwen great financial assistance at
times when her expenditure was greater
than that OF the allies.
Tho increase In the vote of credit for
the war office. he explained. was due In
.,art q the largo forces maintained
abroad. 20 the forward movement OF
the troops In France and to other
causes. including motor transprt.
The Financial Burden.
~ the war ended az the allies meant
1t shuld. Mr.. Bcnar Law added. the
Gnancial burden would be one which
could he borne
The chancellor said t,e German reich
stag had passed nots OF credit which
amsuatoa to i.T9pnsb eounds exclusive
OF advances to her allies. There were
indications. he .said. that Germany
would be hopelassiy bankrupt at the
end of the war. The allies could bear
the financial burden longer than Ger
many. and Il would not be lack Of
money that would prevent them from
winning. Millions had beer advanced
to the donations for supplies and for
payments TO their troops In England.
IN all. 10000 900 pounds would be re-
toverable.
Il am glad to be able TO take this
opportunity OF saying how much reason
not only the British but all the allied
governments have for appreciadng the
very helpful way the United States
has come to their assistance in financ-
ing purchases in America" said the
chancellor. 1T is an open secret that
until America came into the war. the
method of financing our purchases
there and the question of excnange
were not only serious problems, but in
my opinion. almost insoluble problems.
Tribute TO America.
"The fact that America has given gen
crous assistance ut times when she was
incurring expenditure at heavier rate
than any Of the allies. j believe IT my
duty publicly to acknowledge.
The increased pay Of sailors and sci-
cicrs and the substituting OF tho loaf the
chancellor said. would amount to be
tween 10000 900 and $4,000, 900 pounds
in the second part of the fiscal year.
German taxation. the chancellor de !
clared, had been increased by more than
25 900 900 pounds. but that sum fell
short by So. 200 900 pounds OF the inter
est on the war debt.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-03
REFORM SCHOOL
BOYS TO HELP
DEFEND FLAG
Training in School at Man
dan Shows Fine Results
Says Superintendent.

.Mandan, N. D., May s.-"Bad boys"
whose surplus energy has been direct
ed along right channels by former
Governor J.. NJ. Devine. superintend-
ent of the state Industrial school at
Mandan, now approaching manhood.
are ready to show the stuff that's in
them by joining the colors. Governor
Devine stated that he has a number
of fine. stalwart young e about to
be paroled, who have signifed their
! intention Of enlisting.
Three of the Mandan boys served
with the North Dakota regiment on
the border and gave a good account
Of themselves. Others are now with
the colors in Minnesota. I'll bank on
these chaps" said Mr.. Devine. 81
know what's in them. They'll make
good citizens and they'll make fine
soldiers. and I am glad they are going
to lave a chance"
Most of the boys who have gone to
Mandan have been committed as in.
corrigibles. To Governor Devine a boy
&hoscannot be managed means one ir
whom no N has taken sufficient in.
terest to manage him. He has taker
such boys and made of them men who
now are ready to respond to the ma.
TONS call.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-03
FLICKER TALES

A. flock Of i've p~elicans were Q
in the neighborhood Of Marmarth.
A man giving his name as Sergeant
Mcdonald was arrested in Portal. He
is said to be an importer, posing as
a Canadian soldier.
William Owen of Shield suddenly
lost his eyesight, said to be caused by
a second attack Of infantile paralysis.
Before graduating from the Grafton
junior high school. every student must
plan to take care Of a garden.
The new Red Cross rooms at the
Y. NJ. G. A. Of Fargo will be opened
for business Saturday.
Three men from the Alpha Gamma
Rho fraternity Of the agricultural col
lege have left school and will work
farms.
At the last meeting Of the Minot
Sons Of Norway the mortgage on tho
! new home of the organization was
burned with proper ceremony.
Frank Finlayson was given two
years in the penitentiary for contempt
Of court in Bismarck.
Faulty construction Is said to have
been the cause for the break in the
big trunk sewer Of Fargo which has
caused considerable trouble to the
city.
w. d. Gillespie Of Fargo has been
awarded the contract for the prepar-
ing Of plans and specifications for a
$40, 900 grade school at Gwinner.
A net increase Of s2.5s7.so for April
Ia shown in the reports Of the Fargo
%postof1ce.
AS a result Of the city commission
! ers Of Bismarck not r~e-electing Harry
Thompson as chief, the fire fighters
Of the city, numbering 10. went on a
strike.
H. A. Rygh. president Of the First
National bank of. Cavalier. is dead
A blood clot in the heart caused hi.
death very suddenly. {.
Reorganization of the Elk Valley
bank in Larimore has been perfected
with the election Of r. S. Graham a.
dent: o.. L. Arms, cashier. Mr.. Ora
ham was former national bank exam
liner in this state.
An inmate Of the school for tn.
feeble minded at Grafton, who ha.
been missing from the institution 70,
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-03
BADLY INJURED WHEN
EXPLOSION AT HAZEN

Bismarck, N. D., May 3.-His body
horribly MANNED, the sight Of the left
eye lost and that Of the right eye
practically gone. George Holdeman.
"a, school teacher near Hazen, was
rushed to the Mandan hospital yes
terday in an unconscious condition
as the result of an explosion on the
Ben Sailing ranch, four miles west Of
Hazen Monday. Little hope is held
for his recovery. His skull is frac,
tured and his limbs are badly mutilat-
ed. His home is at Goshen. Ind. and
he has been teaching three to four
years in the Hazen rural school. He
was assisting a crew at wor in blast
ing rocks and had placed a charge.
The explosion occurred before he
could get a safe distance away.
Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-05-03
BANNER PRESENTED TO
FARGO WOODMEN CAMP

Fargo. N. D.. May s.-state Deputy
the Fargo Camp of Modern Woodmen
Of America with the state hammer for
having secured the largest amount Of
new business for the year.
At the business meeting OF the state
camp yesterday. William Moss Of
Grand Forks was elected state consul
and H. H. Maxwell Of New Rockford
state clerk. Delegates to the nation
al convention to be held in Chicago
June 18 we're elected as follows: L..
bon: r. c. Bellew, Westhope; T. Y.
Carey, Fargo: Dr.. E. F. swarthout,
SykeSton, and r. A. Burmester, Glen
Ullin:.
Virtually every county in the state
was represented at the state camp
meeting here Yesterday.