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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-14

Absence makes the heart grow fond.
or. The wise young man goes home
early.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-12-14

Nine-tenths Of getting ahead con.
sists of laying something aside.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
With Other Editors
This is Friendly C0-operati0n.

"Mr. Balfour. and his advisers and ex-
perts. are here nj Your command. We hope
to be OF assistance to the United States
in many ways. One of the most important
is to point out the mistakes We made early
in the war. Those mistakes cost us dear
IN. If the United States can learn from
them. il will mean a great saving in every
way
Thus spoke Hon. Geoffrey Butler, OF the
British Foreign Office, IN the arrival OF
his chief and party in our capital. The
courage of hiS candor-on the score Of
Britain's errors of war conducts alto
gether admirable. The spirit of friendly
cooperation that every word denotes - a
spirit of which we must avail ourselves,
and speedily.
The English commissioners could have
uttered n no more fitting recognition of
the great, but silent greeting to them ut
Washington: the sight of the American
Flag, the Union Jack and the Tricolor side
by side.-San Antonio Express.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

The Spokane Turner'S have removed
the portrait Of Emperor William and th-
German flags from their hall. American
flags viii replace the German colors. The
sentiments Of $500 Teutonic citizens Of
Spokane are thus to be reflected publicly.
The action j. altogether graceful and
appropriate. Similar Reputation of the
kaiser by every other local branch of the
Turner's" society would do much toward
defining the attitude Of American citi-
.zens of Teutonic extraction or birth.
All former subjects Of the kaiser who
art naturalized citizens Of the United
States specifically disclaimed allegiance to
any foreign prince or government when
they secured naturalization papers. Re
iteration Of such sentiments may not be
necessary a. a declaration Of the indi-
.vidual's loyalty, but the removal of the
German flag from every organization
headquarters in American is dicated by the
circumstances of the charlottesville
Courier-Journel
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

II is not generally known that the lar
gest palmetto palms in the United States
are not in Florida or other Atlantic coast
states. but in Southern Texas. The Texas
palmcttos do not belong To the same hot
anical species as the Florida palms, but
are quite distinct in their general appear
ance n well as in botanical characters.
are larger, the leaf segments are broader,
and of firmer texture. The fruit has a
sweet, edible flesh surrounding the seed,
like the fruit of the date palm. .
The only natural grove Of this interest
ing tree that now exists i'm the United
States, or that j. known to exist any
where. i on the banks of the Rio Grande,
near Brownsville. Accounts of early set
tiers in the coast districts Of South Texas
indicate that the native palmetto extended
in former years much farther north, where
now only a few scattered individuals re-
main.
Botanists at first supposed hat the
Texas palmettoes were the same as the
Mexican palmetto (Sabal Mexicana), but
afterward this was found to be a mistake
and in 1901 the Texas palmetto was recog-
nized by o. +. Cook as a distinct species,
under the name modes Texana. In add
ton to other differences, the Texas pal
metto j. a very much larger palm than the
species to which the name mexicana prop
erly belongs.
The Texas palmetto is also entirely dis
tinct from the small, low growing "scrut
palmettoes' Of the river bottom forests oil
East Texas. These plants have only a
few leaves, borne of slender subterranear
or creeping stems, whereas the Texas pal
metto Is not only n truly arboreal palm
but j. one of the most imposing OF all tn,
palms that able to live outside the tropics.
The entire palm flora Of the world af-
fords only a few hardy species that at
tain the proportions of trees and are suit.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
MERE & ~"

Ermyntrude has Just arrived from boarding
school. and was shocked "a find grandpa lack
ing in polish. They were sitting in the library,
and gran'pa felt q draft.
This ear" he began.
NO. gran-pa." said Ermyntrude severely.
1T il incorrect "a say this ere"
That air" began gran'pa. frowning.
Don't, Say that there admonishcd Ermyn-
trude.
The old gentleman snortcd.
"You may have been 10 school. child" he
said. but | reckon I know what | want To- say.
I can feel a draft on this ear from that air.
and I should like you "a close the Window
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
Greater Than War.

The gross receipts from the sale OF
SlT,1Gs.61. Ten per cent Of hat sun was
RENTED to the American Red Cross in
Washington. The remainder is being used
in this state for anti-tuberculosis work.
There is a field here for the expenditure
of much more than that in money of a
very great deal Of intelligent work. Health
is a much greater problem to the people of
Texas than is any matter connected with
war and it, %terrorS. For we have the con
sumptive and the typhoid carrier and the
malaria mosqpito and the hookworm al
ways with us.-Houston Post.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
PALMETIOES ON RABB PLACE ARE
DISTINCT SPECIES, WRITER SAYS
Texas Palmetto Destroyed So Rapidly 1t Now
Exists in Only One Grove, Near City of
Brownsville Should Be Preserved
(FROM THE JOURNAL OF HEREDrTY.)

annie for planting in the warmer parts of
the United States. The Texas palmetto
represents I'M important addition to the
series of hardy palms. Ii has been suppos-
ed that the Westinghouse palms of Callfor-
mia are the hardest of all, but the Texas
palmetto il even more. resistant to cold.
Washingtonia palms nave grown To matur-
ity in several of the parks at San An
tonic. Texas, but the leaves are often killed
in cold weather that has no effect upon the
leaves of the Texas palnettocs standing In
the same parks. Now that South Texas
is occupied by n permanent and rapidly
increasing agricultural and urban popula-
ton, the time must soon come when the
value and interest of a native palm, fully
adopted TO South Texas conditions, will
be highly appreciated. The preservation
of the grove ut Brownsville j. necessary in
order Ia insure an adequate supply OF seed
for general planting.
The prospective value of the Texas pal
metto for ornamental planting in streets,
parks and private grounds would amply
Justify the effort that i necessary to Keep
II from extinction. Palms are likely TO
have n special value in South Texas be-
cause plants of this family, like their rel
%atives. the grasses, appear TO be immune
to the |root-rot fungus, which often de-
stroys fruit and ornamental trees OF other
families.
The single remaining grove OF the Texas
padmetto. preserved in its original beauty,
IL situated seven miles from the city OF
Brownsville in a location sheltered from
the northers in n picturesque bend OF the
Rio Grande. which makes IL possible to
perpetuate for coming generations tins
remarkable palm and the landscape seen
cry which lis stately forms produce. Tins
unique grove of palms is the property OF
Frank Rabb. Of Brownsville, for some time
collectors of customs there.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
Our War.

".Are the people of your district for alb
solute loyalty to the president in his fight
against Germanyl- asks a patriotic So
ciety in a telegram. We believe we can
answer that the people of Texas are "for
absolute loyalty 10 the president in our
fight against Germany" The president
has not made war, although he will lead IA
i'm war. With a statesman's care for ms
people he has insisted upon the preserva-
ton Of our rights and the dignity of our
country. When these things were threat
med he took the only proper course. lie
several diplomatic relations with Ger
many. called for authority to arm our
ships and later expressed his conviction
that, through the acts of Germany a state
of war existed between Germany and this
country.
But wal was declared by the repre-
sentatives of the people, in congress. We
are responsible for the acts of our agents.
They have acted, as the president acted,
in accord with the viii of the American
people. The war Is our war. Ii is made
for our sake and with our approval. The
step having been taken, to be true To our
selves, TO our nation, it j. essential that
we support unerudgingly the nations head,
on whom we have laid the task of leader
ship.-Austin Statesman.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
NEW SCHEME FOR
FEEDING STARTS.
COMMUNAL DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD
UNDER DIRECTION OF A FOOD
CONTROLLER IS LATEST.

LONDON. April 26.-Commnnal feeding
will be established on a large scale in Lon
don this month. under the direction of the
food controller. The kitchen Of the larg-
est hotel in London will be utilized for
preparing the food. which will be distrib-
uted over a wide area by means of local
depots.
The intention nj present. j. not 20 much
To provide cheap food for poor persons, as
10 provide economically prepared food
for III classes. the idea being thus to CON
serve available supplies. Mrs. Pember
Reeves, woman director Of the food con
troller's office, defined the purpose of the
new move a. follows:
I'VE shall have a central kitchen where
food can be cooked in the most economical
way. 80 that the best possible use J. made
of the supplies available. We shall not
bake bread. We shall hope by providing
nourishing and palatable meals to get pco-
ple 10 eat more of their meat ration and
30 tighten the consumption of bread. which
il the most important thing just now. We
shall take food that are comparatively
plentiful. such a. the sailed fish which l.
coming on the markets in large quantities,
and make il into a great variety Of attrac-
tive dishes. II i no a question of money
saving, but of proving that the sound
scientific handling Of food.
with such a kitchen we ought To be
able to feed 10000 persons with the same
food which would have fed 5000 if pre-
pared in badly managed private kitchens.
We shall he ready to supply meals TO
dukes and duchesses from the kitchen as
well as working people. 1t will not be a
restaurant, but a distributing center from
which n large number of local depots are
supplied daily with prepared food for sale.
There j. no question Of philanthropy. 1t
is hoped that the kitchen will be self-sup-
porting. At the present time many poor
people cannot afford the meat ration, hut
we hope that we shall encourage the cat
ing Of meat a. against bread by supplying
il in an economical form.
1.-THE plan will depend for success
largely upon the cooperation of the local
authorities, who are taking a practical in
terest in il. Committees formed under the
municipalities will control the local depots,
arranging methods of distribution
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
April 26. 1916.

The areas occupied by the rebels in Dub
lin were completely surrounded by
British troops and general fighting re-
suited with terrible b~loodshed; "A Brit
ish gunboat sailing up the River Lif-
fey, shelled and demolished Liberty
Hall, a stronghold of the Sim Fem
ers.
American state department makes public
it, definition of EARNED merchant
men,"
Zeppelins raid east Kent coast.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

.Supposing l decide to let you have the
money. how do | know that ] shall get II back
nj the time you mention:' said Spiffkins.
Il promise il. my boy. on the word of a gen
tleman." replied Bifkins.
.'Ah. in that case ! may think better If II.
Come around this evening and bring him with
you. "-Galvcston News.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

whatever capacity il RAY be deemed best;
material welfare, ideas of gain or personal
betterment must be forgotten or disas-
ter rather than success shall await our
every movement. Let the American flag
represent the full conservation Of the
American people, and the result will never
for n moment he in doubt.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
THE BEII's FAULT.

why are you late at school this morning
asked the teacher.
why. the bell rang before ! got here. tn
little fellow cxplained-The Christian Heral.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
War in History
April 26. 1915.

French cruiser Leon Gambetta sunk in
Strait of Otranto by Austrian sub
marine, with loss of 500 seamen.
German converted cruiser Prinz Wilhelm
i%nterned at Newport News, Va.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

A new Australian law requires that
methylated spirits shall contain enough
naptha to make them unpalatablc for
drinking and thus prevent their sale as in
.toxicants.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

Though it weights $50 pounds, a gliding
boat driven BY an aerial propeller that two
kentuckians nave built draws but two
inches OF water while running.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
SCRATCH

Clara-Hc saws he thinks I'm the incest sir
i'm town. Shall | ask him To call!
Sarah-No. dear; let him keep on thinkin
so.-Town Topics.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
A Smile or Two
NAw?

How did you learn 60 skater a little boy
was asked.
oh" was the innocent hut significant an
swer. but getting up every time fell down
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26

Checks should be made payable to The
Brownsville Herald Publishing Co. Business
communications should be addressed To the
company. and items. letters. etc. intended for
publication should be addressed 10 Editor, The
Herald. Brownsville. Texas. Letters intended
Tor publication should be signed with the full
name of the writer. The name will not be
printed If not desired. but il will be evidence of
rood faith ON the narf OF the writer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-04-26
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC.

Any erroneous reflection upon the charac-
Ter, standing or reputation Of any person. firm
or corporation appearing in the columns Of The
Herald will be gladly and promptly corrected
upon the same being called to the attention Of
the publishers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
Try "Red Trunk" long cut tobacco

Try RED Trunk" long cut tobacco.
Smoke or chew. IT is GOOD.
--Volney Whitford and r. D. Jack
son of Jonesdale spent Saturday with
relatives in this city.
Misses Annie and Maud Girardine
of Waldwick visited at the Peter Hit
tersdorf home Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. W S. Ross attended
the funeral OF Senator H, C. Martin
at Darlington Wednesday.
Mrs. B. Dunwiddie and daughter
left on Monday for GAINESVILLE, owing to
the illness of her mother.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred Cowley and
and son of Laxey have moved into
part of the E. j Davis home.
"A d. Terrell of Chicago, general
manager of the Mineral Point Zine Co.,
is here on business this week.
Mrs John Reese of DodgeviIle was
the guest of her mother, Mrs. Amelia
Sprater, Monday and Tuesday
The w. G. I. u will meet at the
home of Mrs. George Woolrich, Wednes-
day afternoon, March Ia, at 2:3O.
Misses Myrtle and Hazel Fitzsim-
ons and Emily Murrish of Dodeeville
were weekend guests of Miss Ruth
Murrish.
After visit at home of her father.
VIM. Vickerman, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Voelz returned last week to their home
in Milwaukee.
Mr.. and Mrs. Milton Mitchell are
residing in the home of Miss Roberts
on Pine street, recently vacated by the
Stendebach family.
W NJ. Kelsey of Depue, ILL.,, Wis
tied here this week, prior to his depar-
ture for Palmerton, Pa, where he has
accepted position.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Ellsworth en-
tertained Friday evening for Mr.. and
Mrs. Warren East, prior to their de-
parture to Toledo, Ohio.
Mrs. James Alyward arrived here
Wednesday from Whitewater to care
for her mother, Mrs. VIM. Arthur,
who is recovering from an illness. We
are glad to report that Mr.. Arthur
is able to be around again.
Go to J. ]. mauger for watch and
jewelry repairing, All work guaran-
teed.
81, 600 to loan. Inquire at Tribune
office.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
Local Overflow.


Pay less ard dress better. Buy
your clothes Of G. Varhn.
Miss Ruth Gribble Of Bethel visited
here last week.
w J. Freund is in Chicago on bus
iness this week.
Harold Dobeon Of Bethel visited in
our city last week
Nicholas Weber is in Milwaukee on
business this week.
Mr. and Mrs Arr Benn returned
to Dodgeville Monday.
Miss Bertha Simon Of Milwaukee
is visiting her parents
Mrs. Henry Kieffer returned last
week from stay in Chicago
Miss Katherine Healy returned Fri
day from a sojourn in Chicago.
George Huxtabie visited with his
son Harvey in Chicago last week.
Mrs. Charles Ross went to Chicago
Friday for visit among relatives.
Earl Schining returned Thursday
from a business trip 70 Milwaukee.
"A weekend visit at Madison was
enjoyed by Miss Mildred j. Cozzens.
Attorney and Mrs. 7. NJ. Priestley
went to Chicago Saturday for brief
stay.
Miss Wayne Tyrer, who teaches at
South Wayne, spent the weekend at
home.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. j. kieffer have
returned from two week s sojourn
with relatives at Houston, Texas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08

Died in this city on Sunday morning,
March 3. Bessie M, wife of James
Smith, Jr., of this city, aged II years.
A lecture will be delivered on Tues
day evening by Prof. Charles II. Allen,
principal of the Platteville Normal
Our citizens generally were gratiiied
to learn that our public school building
had been provided with bell, and
many have been listening for it. Al
though it has been in position for more
than a week, very few have heard it.
We suppose it does ring, but the bell
is so small and of so poor 3 tone that
1t can't be heard three blocks from the
building Such a bell is worse than
none at ALL There are plenty of COW
bells in the city that would serve the
purpose better
A letter from Charley Lsthrop from
SanFrancisco, Cal, dated Feb. 9, an
ncunces the death of Lieutenant Alon-
70 Bell, formerly of this city, who died
of consumption.
We are publishing this week resolu-
ton signed by committee of William
Jacka, Jr,, James Brewer, S. II Webb,
VIM. Jacka, ST., and Robert Lanyon,
to have Rev. Abingdon remain in the
city and continue to teach our young
people English grammar.
AZ meeting of the common council
waf aeld Monday evening. Those
present were: Mayor William 4. Hen.
ny, Aldermen Deller, Priestley, Gill
man, Squires, Ellinger and city clerk
VIM. II. Curry. A proposition that
the city hall be fixed up and used for a
school house was presented and also a
proposition of the NJ. E. church to pur-
chase the brick school house.
Market.
Butter per ID. 25c
Eggs per dozen, zoe.
Potatoes per bushel, 75c.
Flour per 100 lbs, So.
Blackjack per ton, IS.
Drybone per ton, Sl2.
Lead ore per 1000 lbs, $50.
The President sent to the senate the
name of Levi Sterling of Mineral Point
for assessor in place of J. 6. Knight,
whose appointment had just been re-
jected Mr.. Sterling shared the same
fate as Mr.. Knight.
Geo. K. Shaw has disposed of the
Office of the Platteville Witness to Mr..
M. P. Rindlaub, for three years assist
ant editor of Lancaster Herald.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
Forty Years Ago, 1877.

j. b. Barringer. grocery and proyi-
sion dealer of Sioux City, Iowa, for
merly of Mineral Point, has failed.
Principal sufferers are Chicago mer-
chants. Liabilities not reported. AS
sets less than $1,000.
A company Of men put a pump into
the old Mineral Point Mining Co. g dig
gings with view to draining the en-
tire range. Independent miners at
work on different parts of the range
contribute toward the expense of
pumping, and it is thought good miner
al will surely be struck by some of
the prospectors.
From the Dodgeyille Chronicle of
last week we learn two mining acci-
dents; Frank Taylor has his left leg
severely injured by falling rock. and
Owen Owens was injured by falling
twenty feet down a shaft, occasioned
by round of ladder giving away.
EXmaYor Cooper was with US a few
days last week, but will soon locate at
Cedar Rapids. Iowa. Tyler Prentice, a
former resident and army comrade oil
We editor, paid US visit last week.
Some enthusiastic Republican lads
celebrated the Inauguration Of Hayes &
Wheeler on Monday evening by bril-
liant bonfire on the public square. Last
night a much bigger fire on Minera
Point Hill Illuminated the entire city
and was enjoyed by people generally
A prominent feature was the trans
portation of James Rablin, seated on &
wheelbarrow, atop keg Of lager
| by John 0'Dowd, IN fulfilment Of Z
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
School


School days are with US
A mighty important thing
for the child. Very import
ant also for the parent who
has to buy the child's school
schos. Our shoes have
durability, style and comfort
"a good combination.
ANDERSON & KUELLING
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
FROM THE TRIBUNE FILES
Sixty Years Ago. 1857.

We are requested to announce the
name of L. NJ. Strong as an Independent.
candidate for the Office of county judge
OF Iowa county at the approaching cleo
ton, the name of Eber Polk has been
mentioned for Justice of the Peace.
Messrs. Toay & Allen have already
commenced excavation for their new
building opposite the Court House.
Hon. I, S. Allen, our faithful repre-
sentative in the state legislature, re-
turned last week. No man in that
body attended to the interest of his
constituents better than did MIR. Allen.
The inaugural address of President
Buchanan win be found in our columns
this week. 1t is a we'll written docu-
ment, Gathering the South, upholding
squatter sovereignty and making prom
ises that are easily broken He SAYS
I'VE are at present enjoying free
trade throughout our extensive and ex-
pansive country, such as the world has
never witnessed Annihiate this trade
arrest its free progress by geographi-
cal lines of jealousy and hostile states,
and you destroy the prosperity and on
ward march of the whole, and involve
all in one common ruin.
The only son of Horace Greeley, age
6 years, died recently.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1917-03-08
Ten Years Ago, 1907.

On Monday DR.. Parmley was taken
suddenly I'll. as result of structure of
the bowels. He grew worse and was
operated on Wednesday. Since he has
shown Improvement.
Early Tuesday morning, March 5.
occurred the death of Mr. George Bot
tomley, aged about SO years.
Married at Dodgeville by F. p. Hook
ing, Justice of the Peace. Thursday
Feb, rs, MIR. Frank Davis of Woodstos
Kansas, and Miss Marguerite Harris Of
Waldwick.
There is a daily activity in the work
of remodling the Ludden building into
hospital to be in charge of Doctors
Gratiot & Ludden.