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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
Remedy for Caterpillar Plague.

An efficient modern remedy for the
caterpillar plngue seems yet to seek,
and no one apparently cares to resort
to the methods of the pnst. In the year
1920 the bishop Of Laon sought to stay
such n plague by solemn sentence of
accommodation against the insects,
and in later centuries this procedure
was frequently repeated. One admo.
milton, dated 1919, runs: 1--WE grant the
request of the inhabitants of Villenore
and warn the caterpillars to retire
within six days. In default of this we
declare them accursed and excommu'
nicated." With nice feeling for JUS
tice. an advocate was appointed in one
instance to plead the cause of the in
sects against that Of the farmers be
fore sentence was pronounced.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
ADD MARBLES TO CURRICULUM
Popular springtims Pastime for eeys
to BE Taken on by University
Of California.
"Fen dubs, there;'
"Knuckle down, now Prexy!

"Fen dubs. there"
"Knuckle down, now Prexyw
"Say. Prof, how many laws win
you swap for my moss agnteT
These are the sporting terms in the
vernncular which soon may be heard
on the campus Of the University Of
California, according to the San Fran
cisco Bulletin. The spectacle of a
group of bearded dignified educators
squirting down on their "hunkers."
while one of their number commands
their attention by the exhibition of his
skill. may be common one.
The new course In applied science
to be included in the curriculum en-
braces the ancient problem Of the ir-
resistible force and the immovnble
body. 1t has to do with the tendency
Of one spherical object to impart mo-
ton by coming in violent contact with
another spherical object previously in
state of inertia, when the first OBJ
ject Is given certain velocity and mo-
ment,im.
This " done by nm intricate method
Of expulsion, in which the sphere.
placed In juXtnposltion of the first and
second joint of the thumb. Is propelled
through space by dcxtcrous flip Of
the member, which previously had
been held in condition of suppressed
energy by mems of interl0cking two
or more digits.
In other words. the game of mar
bles is to be part of the university
course. The ancient and honorable
pastime. by which the vernal season of
the calendar Is heralded by the small
boy. has been included in the scheme
Of exercise In the gymnasium, accord.
ing TO the announcement Of Il. L. Klee-
berger. physical director.
Not only the undergraduates, but
the instructors and professors Of the
university intend to take course. De
grees possibly will be awarded the
most skillful. 1t is held that the ac-
tivity necessary to play marbles will
be beneficial to u high measure.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
Give cheerfuIness a Chance.

Cheerfulness is much rnrer quality
than is generally supposed, especially
among the rich. 1t was not common
even before we learned that, in spite
of Browning though God may be in
his heaven, nevertheless, all Is wrong
In the world.
II most men lead lives Of quiet
desperation" as Thoreau says they do,
1t Is, l suspect. because they will not
allow cheerfulness to break in upon
them when 1t will. A good disposition
Is worth fortune. Give cheerfulness
a chance and let the professed philoso-
pher go hang.-A. Edward Newton, In
the Atlantic.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
SCENE OF ROMANCE
Gatchina Palace Built BY Cath
crime Il. for Gregory 0rIoff.
Former Grand Duke Michael and Paul
Alexandrovitch Held There After
Discovery Of Counter Revolt.

CATCHING. where the former Russian
Grand Duke Michael Alexundrovitch
and Paul Alcxundrovitch were held
following the discovery OF counter
revolutionary plot. is described in the
war geography bulletin, issued by the
National Geographic society. as fol-
lows:
Built upon fiat, marshy lands on
the shores Of two small lnkes-the
White and the Black-the attractive
town of Gntchinn lies, % miles south
of Petrogrnd. Its resident population
numbers between 1900 and $4,000,
but In pence times 1t Is II popular sum-
mer resort for the wealthy classes OF
the capital.
''Gutcliinn's only claim to Industrial
distinction is II porcelain factory, but
its place In the sun of history Is as
sured by the magnificent imperial pal
ace with it's 600 rooms. surrounded by
beautiful park, u quarter of II mile
from the Bultic railroad station Of
the town.
MANY Americans have visited this
palace, which under the old regime
was open to visitors during the abb
sence of the dOwnger empress, who
made Ii her residence.
1.-THE erection of the palace, which
dates from 177O, recalls one of the
most dramatic periods in the history
OF any European royal family. 1t was
built by Catherine II. as II present to
Gregory OrlOff. the young artillery Off
Ger who caught the fancy of the flu
ture famous empress while she was
still merely the consort of the half
imbecile Peter Ill. 1t was Gregory
Orlofr. aided by his two brothers. who
effected the sensational coup d'etnt of
July, 1852, In which Peter was seized
and spirited away to the chateau OF
ROpshu, where hewns eventually muir.
dered.. Thus Catherine ii. acquired
supreme power upon the throne.
The grateful and infatuated Cath
crime rewarded Orion not only with
the palace Of CATCHING, but with the
title of count, commission as ndju'
tnnt-general. then directOr-general and
finally general-in-chief of the Russian
forces. He might even have sue
cecded in marrying the great states
woman had 1t not been for the inter
ference of Pnnin, the governor and
tutor of Paul, GATHERINGS son.
when he assembled the throne upor
the death of his mother, Paul chose
the Gatchina palace us his favoritt
summer residence und bestowed upOI
the town municipal rights in 1907
1.-The palace Is u three-stOried struc
ture with one-story wings connected
with the main building by long colon
nades. 1t contains II famous art gal
lery, q theater and three throne
rooms.
Gregory Orloff did not bring hi,
days to close in Gatchinn. UpoI
his return to the capital after I'M un
successful diplomatic mission III
found new favorite installed in thu
winter pnlnce. Subsequently he los
his mind and died In Moscow. Hi
brother, Alexis, the actual slayer o
Peter I'LL, became a horse breede
near Moscow after winning hOnors II
the war against the Turks. He lief
an immense estate valued ut 5,OOO,W
rubles and 10000 serfs."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22

q rural school. ia
The third grade language class are
learning James W. Foley's poem,
Somebody Did"
Christian and. Jacob Baumgartner
withdrew from school Monday as they
will move to another district.
The following people had perfect
spelling lessons last week: Adam
Vossler, Pearl Ramey, Phyllis VOL
verton, Robert chesrown, Lena Saul
ter, Mira Schweitzer,o Gladys Brid-
dell and Martha Vossler.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
Japanese Champagne.

The Flowery Kingdom has, in the
course Of the war, been saturated with
so much wealth that the government
brewery at Takinogawa deemed 1t q
good investment to 60 into the cham
payne producing business at yen
(yen. 80 cents) per bottle. The effer-
vescent power Of the japanese Mad.
anne Cliquot" is 50 great that by
carelessly uncorking bottle half Of
its contents Is lost on the floor. This,
at least, Is the report printed In 1.-THE
North China Herald" Probably. q
combination Of trade jealousy and 20
litical malice.-ExchanEe.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
Land Where Childhood /. cher,.he,

Land Where Childhood 10 Cherished.
Japan has been called the Land of
the Chrysantfemums and the Land of
the Cherry Blossoms. 1t may well be
called the Land Where Children are
Loved.
There is probably no country in
the world where childhood Is more
deeply cherished than In Japan; where
such pains are taken to make child
hood happy; where the education of
children is made to brighten instead
Of clouding the sunny morning of life,
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
CITY SCHOOL NOTES

Martha Quashnick was absent on
Thursday.
The drawing class finished designs
for wall paper Thursday
Alvin Marschall enrolled in the
seventh grade, November the 18th.
Doris Fogle was absent the latter
part of last week on account of ton
silitis.
Mrs. and Miss Heyerman visited
the primary room last Friday after
noon.
| Christian Timmcke entered school
Monday, after IAN absence of two
weeks.
Anton Schweitzer went to Hague
the first of the week and returned
Wednesday.
Peter Baumgartner, of the first
grade, has taken up school duties ir
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
GETTING contentment.

I've been grent deal happier since
I have given VI thinking about what
is easy and pleasant. and being dis.
contented because couldn't have my
own will. Our life is determined for
us. and it makes the mind very free
when we give up wishing and only
think of benring what is laid upon us
and doing what is given us to do
George Eliot.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22

The Boutillier family had a. narrow
escape from being burned out the othI
er day. Some bedding in an upper
room caught fire from stovepipe
passing through the flooor, and when
discovered the bedstead and bedding
were blazing in good shape. Some
quilts were burned up and Nthe bed
stead, mattress and feather bed were
badly damaged.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
s.a.ssmanI,ks silence.

'You are not having much to say
about local elections at present"
"No," replied Senator Sorghum.
"One Of the strong points Of a really
good politician is to know when not
to talk politics."
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
Motor PessImjsnn.

"Care much for the outdoor life.
Doppel1"
''NOt since bought an automobile"
II should think that would have
Just the opposite effect"
mo. The outdoor life means moth
Ing to me now but punctures. engine
trouble and motorcycle policemen"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
No Faith In the Bard.

No Faith IN the Bard.
They still play Shakespeare In
Germany"
"Good!" exclaimed Mr.. Storming-
ton Barnes. "If there IL anything ]
like. It is to see those Germans loss
their money"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
IN PIONEER DAYS

write: please send us your paper.
We are teaching in Russia. Both Of
us have good, large schools, and we
are having good time. Send paper
to Helm, Campbell Co., S. d.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
LETTING Him Down Easy

CritIc-"Brown has painted dread
fully bad picture. What shall / say
about lt7"
LAymar-"Just say It Is full of In.
dIyiduallty."-Town Topics.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
The subordInated Pumpkin.

'"s S~SS'SSeN Vv"PNsus
"Are you going to have pumpkin pie
this winter9"
Il dunno" replied Farmer Jones.
"You know COW has to be fed an
our cows are mighty fond Of pump
kinA"
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22
In Town and Out

From the Record, November "a, 1892.
Merchant Conner is home again
from his trip to Chicago.
Mrs. S. E. Brindle butchered hog
the other day that dressed As pounds.
1t is reported that George Burgess
Oldest son is very sick with mountain
fever.
Mr.. md Mrs. AL Honstain, of
South Prairie, were guests of Sheriff
and Mrs. Mahaney.
Fred. Shearer and Rob Yeater
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22

From the Record, November "a, 1892.
Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1917-11-22

Fred. shearer and Rob Yeater
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

will be given to the call for Red
Cross funds.
As q matter Of fact, such q per-
son and such a suggestion should not
be countenanced. 1t Is not necessary
to harrow the people with evidences
of the frightfulness of war to enlist
their sympathies and support for
so well-appreciated a movement as
the American Red Cross. The people
very we'll understand what that Or
ganization has done, and when they
are informed of what it can do to-
wards lessening the suffering of our
own soldiers in service there is not
the slightest doubt that ample funds
will be forthcoming. 1t will not be
necessary, as the Seattle enthusiast
suggested, to drench the streets of
Seattle with blood from the slaught-
err houses nor TO bring maimeFsol
diers from the Dominion spfh things
are revolving. Such thingsIare the es-
sence Of hysteria. Such things are
disposed to discredit movement in
stead of giving impetus thereto.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06
ESSENCE OF ABSURDITY

Some enthusiast at Seattle, outlin-
ing the necessity for hearty response
to the call for funds for the Red
Cross, and realizing the lethargy OF
the people of the Northwest, suggest
ed that a large number of MANNED
Canadian soldiers be brought to Sc
attic and paraded through the streets
as an evidence of what may be ex-
pected as the sequel to sending ouI
troops to the battlefields of France.
This person. appears to believe that
by narrowing the mothers and faith
ers of young men a greater response
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06
MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1917
USE THE GERMAN SHIPS

BY unanimous vote of the senate
the government was urged, by reso-
luton, to transfer to itself title and
possession of the German ships in
American harbors. On the heels of
this action came the announcement
from Washington that two German
vessels in United States ports had
been turned over to the entente allies
for transport services, the president
having acted on his own authority.
There is no sound reason why the
German vessels in United States ports
should not be used in our war with
Germany. The government has the
undoubted right to confiscate them,
but it is a rule of The Hague con-
vention, we believe, that compensa-
ton should be made to the owners
after the war, for the reason that
they are in fact private property
something, we as nation, have long
contended to be invoilable. But prob
ably there would be little objection
in this country to paying for the ships
when the war closed, although the
point might be raised that in sinking
our ships in violation of information
al law Germany would forfeit the
right to demand compensation for the
vessels confiscated.
At any rate, that point is one that
need not delay the decision for en-
ploying the interned vessels to the
advantage of this country and the al
lies. There are about 100 German
ships in our ports that would mater
tally swell the tonnage needed for
defying enemy submarines. Probably
the Germans would not hesitate to
sink them, running the risk of there
by FORGETTING any right to compensa-
ton, on account of the valuable car
goes they carried, but such decision
could be of no concern to us.
The German vessels are being re-.
paired now and probably every one
that is serviceable will be pressed in
to the war. Tonnage is one of the
most pressing necessities today, and
German tonnage is as welcome as
that of any other nationalities.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Bessie Barriscale and Bruce McRae
will appear in 1.-The Green Swamp"
at the Empress theatre tomorrow
night. This is a story of a wife's in
sane jealousy and her cure. This is
a four-part Triangle feature. Fred
Mace and Polly Moran will appear in
a two-part Keystone comedy, Love
Will Conquer" This is an excellent
program, and will be given at the
usual price of admission, Csc. Preced-
ed by the Picturegraph, Siberia"
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

OHIO does not appear to have CIV
en- a good account of itself either in
registry under the CONSUMPTION act
or in subscribing for the Liberty
Loan.
.o,, Ohio is not the state 1t was when
such men as Garfield, Sherman and
Mckinley had to do with the affairs
Of the Buckeye state. There has been
a tremendous shifting in population
and in sentiment. Whereas Ohio was
a few years ago one of the most
American of all states, it is now a
wishy-washy wabbling common.
wealth that is rapidly losing public
respect.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. F. King went
to Sawmill Bay Saturday night in
their launch, spending the night there
and returning to town last evening.
They caught a large number Of fine
trout and secured lots of clans.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

THE British press is clamoring for
more information regarding subma-
rine losses. The admiralty has with
held details without any apparent
military reason except that lack of
news might tend to depress the crews
of the submarines-an argument
which is completely answered by the
German publication of losses. Secre-
tary Lane, of the United States cabi-
net, says 100000 tons of ships have
been sunk in one week by Teutonic
submarines. That is at the rate Of
100000 tons a month-and the
Germans said they could starve En-
gland by sinking or isolating 1,000,-
900 tons a month. The London pap
ers are right in demanding more light
for such a situation cannot be met
by suppressing the facts. Unpleasant
news is better than no news at all.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Hunts Candy Kitchen, has receiv-
ed a large consignment of the popu-
lar Krause's White Chocolates, which
are meeting with popular favor in the
States; also Augustine & Kyers cele-
brated candies in one and two pound
boxes. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

FORD TOURING CAR, with extra
wheels, tires, tubes and lots of access
series for sale cheap for cash or on
time to responsible party who can
pay q small cash payment down. In
quire Prospector Office. If
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Scientific hair dyeing Ieaves the
hair soft and glossy. does not fade
or wash of, guaranteed harmless, at
the Vanitie Shop. If
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Worthington Reynolds, son of H.
D. Reynolds, who recently enlisted in
the American contingent, writes and
reports his safe arrival in France,
Mr.. Reynolds is a private in Battery
No. 9, and his address is Annex Force
London, England.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

WANTED-Five cents per pound
will be paid for clean, cotton rags at
the Prospector once. tt
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Shampooing makes your hair more
beautiful when curled by the perman-
ent wave. Demonstration at the Van
title Shop. tr
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Abe Morris is a recent arrival In
the city, coming in on the Farragut
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

For flrst-class meals and good serv-
Ice at reasonable prices try the Mer-
chants Cafe. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

II it isn't an Eastman it isn't 9
Kodak. We carry a complete line Of
Eastman Kodaks and supplies. Val
dee Drug Store. t,
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Eli Larson is giving the new post
Office building a coat Of paint.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

E. ]. McGinks is a recent arriva
in Valdez from the south.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Bruce Rider returned from Cordo
va on the steamer Admiral Farragut
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Thursday at the Empress, THE
Reckoning Flame"
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

James Schultz was a Valdez pas
senger on the Farragut.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Use Rexall Hair Tonic and you will
use no other. Valdez Drug Store. tt
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

FoUND-Blue dinghy in Narrows.
Party may have same by applying to
George Reed and paying costs. st
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

s. w. Shelman arrived this morn
ing on the Admiral Farragut.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

FOR SALE-Automobile in good
condition; cheap for cash, or reason
able terms to responsible party. In
quire Prospector Office. #
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

CITY EXPRESS, Phone 80; ready
to transfe. that baggage for you. IT
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Experienced cook wants position
in mining camp or roadhouse. Apply
Mrs. Rucker. ks
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

G. A. Harmon, representing the
Harmon Machinery Co., of Cordova,
arrived on the Admiral Watson this
morning, and left later for Shoup bay
and sound points on the Patsy.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

George S. Reed came up from Cul.
ross Island this afternoon.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Charles " Morris arrived from TIE
south on the Admiral Farragut.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Parties not receiving their paper
before six O'Clock will confer a kind
ness upon this paper by telephonine
in to- the Office.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Lowney's BOZ Candles at Hunts
Candy Kitchen. II
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Furnished rooms at Mrs ISLANDS
Prices reasonable. Z
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

A complete line of nugget and
ivory jewelry at the Owl Drug Store
~
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Tom Selby took party to Beaver
Dam yesterday returning at 6 O'Clock
last night, Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Fisher,
Private Walter Buchanan and Pri-
vate Proteus Brown composed the
party.
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06

Patten mining stock for sale. $50
per share. Inquire Prospector Office.
#
Valdez daily prospector. (Valdez, Alaska) 1905-1918, 1917-08-06
PICNIC PARTY SPENDS
SUNDAY AT SAWMuLL BAY

The launch Pathfinder conveyed q
picnic party to Sawmill bay yesterday
where a pleasant time was spent fish
ing, clamdigging, and at other anus.
ments. The party composed Mr.. and
Mrs. D. F. Willard, Mr.. and Mrs VIM
Date, George Mead and son, D. F.
Coleclough, and Capt. Byron Smith
The party had a fishfry on the beach
and returned late last night.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-12-18
DAKOTA RANCHERS
DRIVING MILES IN
STORM FOR BOOKS

"A little woman from Fryburg
wrote in this week telling me how
her hus band had driven sixteen miles
into town through bowling blizzard
several times, looking for her circu-
lating, library, which hadn't been sent
because we didn't have enough books
to supply the demand" said Mrs. M. c.
Budlong, secretary of the North Ia
kota Public Library, commission this
morning, in commenting upon an in
vestment which now is being made in
new books for these circulating Ii
braries.
The little lady at Fryburg has made
her ranch home cultural center for
the community. Neighbors drive for
miles in any kind Of weather to bor-
row books from the circulating Ii
brary which she obtains from the
state library commission. There are
hundreds of similar instances scat
tered throughout Norta Dakota.
Eecause here is need for every book
which the public library commits si)n
can send INFO these rural commune
ties, all library books have been with.
drawn from local circulation in Bis
marck, and volumes outstanding have
! been called in. No more books will
be loaned capital city residents, who
are requested to look to the city Ii.
brary for their supply.