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The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
MAY enlist WITHOUT
CONSENT OF WIVES
Married Men Eligible for Military
Service. Say Officials.

The latest scheme Of German SYM
pathizers to discourage enlistments
in the army and navy Is the cir
culation Of reports to the effect that
married men would not be accepted
for enlistment in either branch of
the service without the consent Of
their wives.
Both the War and Navy Depart
ments yesterday denied officially that
any such state of affairs exists. 1.-THE
army will accept married men with
out dependents IL they are other
wise qualified" said Brig. Gen. Kerr,
chief of the recruiting work for the
army.
'The navy has never put any OBJ
stacle in the way OF married men
enlisting. and is anxious to get re-
cruits whose marital relations do not
place upon the government any ne
cessity for providing financially for
dependents" was the announcement
from the navy recruiting division.
Most Of these misleading reports are
said to have emanated from the Mid
die West among a class Of disloyal
citizens in the hope of retarding re-
cruiting progress. From all accounts,
the falsehoods thus circulated pro-
duced the opposite effect, as enlist
ments for both branches OF the mil
itary service Of Uncle Sam has an
exceedingly healthy tone right now,
with excellent prospects for a boom
along those lines in the near future.
by reason of the alluring opportu-
mites presented.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
two SOLDIERS DRINK
BARBER SHOP tonic"
Colored Tonsorial Worker Convicted
of Selling Liquor to Troopers.

Aaron Hatcher, a colored barber,
was found guilty in Police Court of
selling liquor to soldiers and violat-
ing the Sheppard law. Sentence was
deferred until next Thursday,
Roy Jackson and Bob Seay, MEM
bers of the First Separate Battalion,
d. c. N. c., had their hair cut in
the shop where Hatcher was en-
ployed on H street northeast. Hatch
er is alleged to have inquired II
Seay wanted some tonic. Seay de-
clined. saying 1t didn't agree with
his hair.
I don't mean tonic for your hair"
Hatcher is said to have remarked,
Il have reference to a tonic for
your stomach"
Then some eye-winking was indulg-
ed In. Seay's partner, Jackson, was
motioned to the rear of the shop.
here Hatcher produced half a pint
of whisky from an old shoe.
All three men drank from the bot
tie. This was about midnight.
The soldiers paid 80 cents each for
the half pint, they testified, and
went on their way. Seay went home
and Jackson went to see his girl,
whom the police allege he shot
through the stomach in quarrel
traceable to the whisky sold him by
Hatcher.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
DIED..

JONES-Departed this life suddenly
Thursday, November Is, 1871. at
6:t5 O'Clock. at Falls Church, Va,
SEsSlE less, J0NEs: Of a, dsa Ninth
Emma v. Scott's.
Notice of funeral later.
LOCKLING-On Thursday. November
Is, 1917, at his residence. Che: -
dale, Va. HOMER J., beloved nus
band OF Lydia Waldo Locking.
Funeral from his late residence to-
essrss dsy at 81 coz Sfl0ck James seryic1s s. peta II
Camp. No. 3, s. w. Veterans. In
terment (private) at Arlington
Cemetery. vermont papers please
copy)
MARsH-0n Thursday. November Is,
1917, at her residence, 1888 Holmes
place northwest, CORDELIA Z.
MARSH, beloved mother of Leo
George Mattingly.
Funeral Monday, November 1s, at
ga. m, from Sacred Heart Church.
Friends and relatives invited.
McQUADE-Depart this life We'd
nesday, November II, 1917, ALICE
McQUADE, the beloved daughter
Of Mrs. Anna Mcouade of Phila-
delphia. Pa, and sister of the late
Lincoln and George McQuaGe. Re-
mains at the Newman Company.
undertakers. 1913 Seventh street
northwest.
Funeral Sunday, November IS, at /
p. m, from Florida avenue Bap-
tist Church. Friends. relatives and
members of Victoria Connell, 81.
Luke and True Reformer invited:
philadelphia papers please copyJ
MULL-Died on Thursday, November
Is, 1917, at a. m, MOSES ID.
NULL, of Washington. ID. z.
Funeral services to be held to-
day at II o'clock. at the Chapel
of Thomas Z. Sergeon, l0ll Seventh
street northwest. Friends and rel
atives respectfully invited.
RILEY-Departed this life Tuesday,
November Is, 1917. at 6 a. m, in
Philadelphia, EDWARD JACK
SON RILEY, beloved husband Of
Bessie Riley and brother-in-law
of Emma c. Coburn.
Funeral (private) today.
SMITH-On Thursday, November Is,
1917, at 2:10 p. m, at the residence
of her daughter, Mrs. Lotue J.
Lee. Sz2 Eleventh street northwest,
Mrs. KATE SMITH, beloved
mother of John, Robert, Walter
and Henry Smith, Lottie J. Lee.
Mary ]. Page, Fannie c. Winfrey
and Kate Alexander.
Funeral services at the residence,
s22 Eleventh street northwest, Sun
day, November IS, at p. m. Rela-
tives and friends invited.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
READY
TO MAKE FIGHT
| FOR HIGHER PAY
federal Employees Will Not
Surrender Recent Raises
Without Struggle.

New oficers of the Washington Fed
|sraI Employees Union, installed at
DPythian Temple last night. pledged
themselves to work with every ounce
Pf energy they possess, to retain the
fiyetnd ten per cent graded increases
1n salary secured at the last session
be Congress, through the efforts of
the organization, backed by the vigor-
Pus campaign OF The Washington
Herald.
ALREADY the economists In both
branches Of Congress are laying their
plans to strike out the increases when
he appropriation budgets are consid-
red. tustifying such action by the
tatement that the government must
Practice economy in war times, but
Ignoring the fact that the cost of
vfng has increased nearly 80 per cent
ince the increases were granted, !"
aid E. ]. Newmyer, secretary-treasur-
Of the National Federal Employees
5nion.
Condemns Wartime Strikes.
I'VE must be constantly alert and
york to the limit to see that these
ncreases are retained and that an
adequate retirement law Is written
pon the statute books before the
ext session of Congress adjourns," :"
aid Assistant Commissioner Of Indian
lnairs Edgar B. Merritt. "and we
hust realize that the benefits we
ow enjoy were secured largely
hrough organized effort" He declar-
q T Is the duty of organized labor
b refrain from striking in these war
Ines, but to attempt to settle the Diff
erences with employees by arbitration
nd mediation and IL unsuccessful to
ear them patiently as a war hard
hip until the time arrived to use
very resource in their power to Sc
IRE their rights.
Frank E Ferguson, acting director
the Bureau of Engraving and
rinting. paid a tribute to the work
hich the organization had accom-
ished in its brief existence and urg-
cooperation and closer relations
ith the department executive to
ping about greater harmony, in
eased efficiency and a complete un-
brstanding.
The new officers installed were:
resident, John S. Beach; first vice
resident, H. L. Watson; second vice
tesident; Miss Jessie Dell, third vice
resident, jeremiah Connolly; fourth
ce president, owen p. Kellar; cor
spending secretary, Miss Florence p
nith; recording secretary, James H.
esecker; treasurer, V. A. Zahn, and
hardian, Z. r. Reynolds.
Vocal and instrumental numbers
ERE given by Miss Gladys Dickey,
iss Dorothy H. Schaff and Miss Lena
Loan.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
,8OO-ROOM Hotel
FOR WORKERS URGED
harles Stanton. of New York. Sug-
|gests Plan for Federal Employees.

Charles Stanton, of New York, a
lctal service worker, outlined last
|ght to the Women and Mems Fed.
|ated Council on Employment. CO.
Rerating with the Department of
kbor, a plan whereby community
|lbs may solve the housing problem
r thousands of new government en-
|pyes brought into the city as the
|suit Of war activities.
a clubhouse in the heart of the city,
contain 1000 rooms, shower baths,
thinning pool, gymnasium, library,
|staurant. courting parlors, rest
oms and other conveniences, to be
|ected at a cost of s1,750O00 was the
an he outlined in the board room Of
|e District Building.
(rhis clubhouse would be within
lmfortable walking distance Of the
frtous government buildings. Ac-
|mmodation would be furnished to
bmen employees of the government
minimum cost of s2.75 per week.
with the aid OF a chart he showed
w+euch a building or buildings
tuld be self-supporting and pay a
tfdend on 5000 shares Of stock. The
funcil took the plan under advise
ent and a committee will discuss
rails at a future meeting.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
KNIGHTS TO RESUME
WAR FUND CAMPAIGN

Resumption Of the campaign for
collecting $4,000 for the soldiers rec
reation fund will be inaugurated un-
der the auspices OF the knights of
Columbus at a mass meeting In Polls
Theater Sunday afternoon at 3
o'clock. which will be addressed by
Rabbi Abram Simon. of the WASH
ington Hebrew Congregation. Other
speakers will be present.
Music will be furnished under the
direction of Mrs. Edna Hillyard How
ard, accompanied by Miss Jennie
Glennan, director OF the st. Patrick's
church choir; George H. O'Connor.,
Matthew Horne and the theater or
chestra.
Funds for the society will be So
hcited by special committees begin
ming next week. No collection win
be taken at this meeting.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
DIED.

BRICE-Departed this life wednes-
day, November IA, 1917, at 10:20
?. m, at the residence of her
daughter, 1907 Fourth street north
two daughters and three grand
children to mourn her loss.
Funeral will take place Sunday, 1:30
p. m, from the Second Baptist
Church. Third street between H
and i streets northwest Friends
are invited.
BRIGGs-on Thursday. November 15,
RG:Disa Iga e. 7lI nBBMSn m at RGRR6Ws P5GyideRfs
BRIGGS. B. C. L., in the SD year
of his age.
Funeral services at r. F. Harvey's
Sons, undertakers, 1925 Fourteenth
street northwest, at l0;15 a. m. Sat
private.
CARTER-On Wednesday, November
IA, 1911. at 2:50 a. M, MARTHA
CARTER, beloved wife of Samuel
Carter and loving mother of Isaiah,
Ben, Mary. Albert, Delta and
James Carter.
Funeral from Rehoboth Baptist
Church Sunday, November IS.
CHASE-On Thursday, November 10,
1917, at 1:30 a. M, VIRGINIA
CHASE. beloved wife Of F. Earle
Funeral from her late residence, 626
l street southeast today, at p. M.
DOUGHERTY-on Thursday, Novem-
Der Is, 1911. at z a. m. at his resi-
dence, 9cs Maryland avenue north
Eliza and the late Thomas Dough-
erty and brother of the late Rev.
J. ]. Dougherty.
Funeral from his late residence to-
day at $50 a. m, thence to Holy
Name Church, where requiem
mass will be sung for the repose
of his soul. Relatives and friends
of the family respectfully invited
to attend.
DOWNEY-Suddenly on Thursday,
November Is, 1917. at II: 80 D. m,
DENNIS j., beloved husband of
Catherine Downey (nee Flynn and
beloved son of the late Patrick
and Ellen Downey.
Notice Of funeral hereafter.
EDELBLUT-on Friday, November
16. 1917, SHIRLEY VIRGINIA, in
FAINT daughter of Walter j. and
Mary Alma Edelblut (nee Pum-
phey). aged four weeks.
1nterment private. (Richmond.
Va, papers please copy)
HALL-on "Wednesday. November IA,
northwest CHARLES HALL.
Funeral from Jerusalem Baptist
Church today at 2 p. m.
HUTCHINsoN-on Thursday, No
yember -, 1911. at 9 p. m, WILL
lam H. HUTCHINSON.
Funeral services from Gawler's
Chapel 173o Pennsylvania avenue
northwest today at 2:30 p. m.
JACKsoN-on "Wednesday, Novem.
day, November IA, 1917, at 1:3O
O'Clock. ESTELIlA, beloved daugfr-
ter of Barbara Clarke, devoted
wife OF Samuel and loving mother
Of Fred. Marion, vairai and Ma
netto Jackson.
Funeral sunday, November Is, at
1 o'clock, from Contee's Chapel,
Burrville. D. c., Rev. Logan John
son. pastor. Relatives and friends
invited.
JoHNsON-On Wednesday, November
"a. 1917. at Freedmen's Hospital,
ELIZA JOHNSON, beloved wife of
Edward johnson, devoted mother
Of Leroy johnson and loving sis
ter OF Alice Palm.
Funeral services at Union Wesley
A. N. e. Church Sunday, Novem-
Der Is At Q o'clock. Relatives and
friends invited <
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
wo Divorces and One
Annulment Granted

Three couples were granted sepa-
tions yesterday by Justice Siddons
the District Supreme Court.
|Fredericka A. Mowbray was
|anted an absolute divorce from
Frlton +. Mowbray. Attorney II.
Woodward appeared for the wife.
pile Attorney Ralph Quinter appear
for the husband The suit was
I'D June Z. 1916.
Charles c. Jones was granted an
|solute divorce from Elizabeth
mes. Attorneys Shin and Owen
|peared for the husband, while
Ftorney H. J. Gerrity appeared for
e wife. The suit was filed March
|1s17.
fNicie Belle Johnson was granted
annulment of marriage to James
johnson. Attorney r. E. Mat
bgly appeared for the wife, while
ftorney o. II. Qsterman appeared
the husband. The suit was filed
fHuary 21. 1916.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
HOUSTON DISCUSSES
FARM LABOR PROBLEM

The difficulty of obtaining farm la
Dor was discussed by Secretary Hous-
ton, of the Department Of Agricul-
ture, in a statement issued last night.
1.-THE problem confronting US in
the field of farm labor was not and
is not an easy one," he said. The
problem is one for constructive hand
ling. I am confident that the situa-
ton can be met and that the farm
ers can produce as much as or more
than heretofore has been available. I"
The great drain upon farm labor
made by high wages for other work
and the taking of many farm work.
ers in the draft was said by Secre-
tary Houston to have much to do
with the shortage.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
HOOVER STARTS WAR
ON FOOD SHARKS

Speculation in and boarding Of food
stuffs will not be tolerated, Herbert
Hoover, Federal Food Administrator
told the State food administrators
who are in Washington comforting
with Federal officials.
p THE food speculator and hoarder
must go, and it Is our duty as loyal
Americans to see that he never comes
back" Mr.. Hoover declared.
He urged every administrator to
wage a vigorous fight against ali
trade tricksters who are evading the
letter and spirit of the law.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
BIRTHS REPORTED.
WHITE.

WHITE.
Ernest l. and Nina A. Thurston, boy.
Ernest A. and Alice H. Swingle. gri.
Hugh Il. and Betty saum. boy.
John W. and Anna stepp. boy.
Richard I. and Berniee schaffler, girl
P1ley and Aida Reed, girl.
Harry c. and Alice 8. Matthews. boy.
Harry n. and Margaret T. Inglehart, girl
George +. and Goldie L. Henry, girl.
Frank B. and Harriet r, Hanson, girl.
Caleb and Margaret Hughes, boy.
Wells and Elizabeth Harrell. girl.
Harlan and Adelaide c. Frey, boy.
CoLORED.
Clarence and Althen whitby, boy.
Perciral and Beauty Wheeler, girl.
Ivan and Bessie Tucker. boy.
Arthur and Sarah Thomas, girl.
william and Irene Moore, boy.
Jasper and Derather Irving. girl.
Clarence and Estells Allen. boy.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
DEATH RECORD.
WHITE,


Virginia c. Reid, II years. sls 18th s. se.
John ]. Bladen, 81. I5ls N. Cap. st.
Sarah J. Garland, a, Homeopathic Hospital
John W. Foster. 81, 1873 18th St NV.
Mary Z. Hartford. G.. 1923 Euclid st. NV.
Samuel W. Strong. 81, Providence Hospital.
Mary Z. V. Chase, a, 696 / st. Sc
Julia A. Hubbard. 70. St. Elizabeth's Hospt.
Elener Sargent. 5s. lll0 18th st. NV.
johnson Il. Smith, ls, Walter Reed Hospital
Marian Boyd. IS. tuberculosis Hospital.
Moses d. Null 81, st. Eizabeth's Hospital.
Elberta II. Small. IS. Georgetown Hospital.
Shirley v. Edelblutt, 4 weeks, 713 G st. ne.
CoLORED.
EStelle Jackson, 8 years. Freedmen's Hospt.
Charles II. johnson, 3s. S57 Prathers Ct. NV.
Ada Carter, Q. 3l4 Dixon Ct. sw.
Charles A. Williams, .. 2Dl Mass ave. NV.
Mary Scott. l month, 2ls Q st. NV.
Laura Burroughs, 10 months, Freedmen's Hos
)itaL
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
COL. DAPRAY TAKES
CATHOLIC %U" CHAIR

The Catholic University at Brook
land has established a chair of mill
tary science and tactics. This radi-
cal departure, it is believed, will be
followed by many other Catholic
institutions.
Col ]. A. Dapray, adjutant general
ana acting commanding general of
the militia of the District, has been
appointed professor OF military
science and tactics, in addition to
his present duties as head of the
District militia.
Col. Dapray is forming a new
regiment of infantry. The first two
companies will be organized this
week.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
URGE THRIFT PREACHING.

The necessity of preaching thrift and
economy to the American people, both
to increase the war savings loan to the
government and to lessen the burdens
on Industry. was urged upon State
directors of the war savings campaign,
In conference here, by Secretary Nc
Adoo and Frank A. Vanderlip, direc-
tor of the campaign.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
IRISH IMMIGRATION WAVES,

Irish immigration to the United
States almost has ceased since the
war began. Government statistics
made public showed that in the first
months Of this year only eighty-three
lrshmen came to this country from
their native land. During the same
period of 1916 3,015 came.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
WHITE.

Juan B. Roio. q. and Dolores O Bonnills,
8. Rev. c. 8. Lee.
Rev. J. A. Cowan.
Perry O. Ritter. %. and Frances R. Henry, 70.
Rev. ]. weidely.
Francis W. Stone. jr., Is. and Frances b.
Brown. a Rev. e b. Bagby.
Allen G. Dawson. .. and Gertrude Upham, r.
Rev. H. d. Mitchell
Amos q Cannon, -. and Mary O. Bradsher,
n. Rev. Fl. F. Downs
Wilbur G. Guessford. 2, and Minnie j.
Shockey, u. Rev. ]. H. Jeffries.
COLORED.
James Burley, 3, and Lulu Brown. q. Rev.
]. Manokey.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
HEsifHERALD

Published every day in the year
by The Washington Herald Com
pany at 425-429 Eleventh street,
Washington. d. c.
Telephone Exchange Call Main
$500. (For classified advertisements
ask for Branch y.
Member Audit Bureau of Circula-
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
FOR SALE-TYPEWRITERS.

FOR sALE-5 DoUBLEPEDEsTAL. TYPE
writer desks. single pedestal typswrite4 desks,
eoinch desrs. regular: es-inch desk, regular.
An Of the above sanitary style. low roil-top,
quartered oak, hight finish. VIII sell at sacr-
foe. owing TO Their having been used in demon.
stratiOn. L. @. SMITH A. BROS TYPE
WRITER CO.. lfth and r. sta nv
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
MONEY TO LOAN

When you want money you
want it promptly. Deal with re-
liable concerns advertising in The
Herald.
Monty 10 LOAN on APPRoVED cfTf
real state st lowest current ntes; sp~ck
privileges with respect 10 pdnr p<ymenr.
TYLER a RUTHERFORD. Inc. sIT 18Th st. Il
MONTY 10 LoAii-tso 10 so. 90 on D. q
real estate- Several trust funds fA 10 9 Per
cent All transactions conducted with ecoaorni-
cal consideration fer borrower
wM Il. SAUNDERS a co.
Southern Buildins s1 18th o. ~.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
SPECIAL NOTICE.

A QUARTERLY DIVIDEND OF ONE AND
one-fourth per CENT ukaD on the common
stock of the Washington Railway and Electrio
Company has been declared. rayahle nECEh-
BER J. 1917, to chmmon stockholders of rec1rd
at the Close Of bisiuess On Noyemher u. lsf.
The transer books Of the common STOCK WIN
he clnsed frOsn the close q business on NOvem-
Der le. 1917, to the opening Of business on No
vember r. 1917.
The books for the transfer of the preferred
stock Of the Washington Railway and Electric
COMPANY will he closed from the Close of bus
ness on November le 1871, TO the openins Of
business on NovernbeT a 1917. for the rSymeut
on December !. 1911. d the balance Of the
twenty seventh semi annual dividend.
s. r. BOWEN. SecrctHg.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
NOTICE

Al letters addressed 10 The waslinssn Herald naaed
ode Of Washinstea mast have scent stamp affixed
Letters mailed iad1s Of Washisgton, addressed to The
Herald, must have cesh postage.
All leeat pssa cards nust have l-eent stamp affixed
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

wANTED-BRIGHT YOUNG LADIES TO
clerk in leather goods store; bring references
and apply TOPHAMs. 1919 T st NV.
wANTED-ONE WHITE WAITRESS FOR
unchroon sori. Apply MISS sTETTER, T5
-
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
WANTED-FARMS.

wANTED-FARM WITHIN 30 MILES OF
Washington for 100 equity in brick home
sl.oo in securities. and $500 cash. BOX i7''
Herald Office -
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
WANTED-APARTMENTS.

WANTED - BY RESPECTABLE
young married couple. with baby,
two rooms in northwest section Of
city, Mount Pleasant preferred; or
small apartment. Address BOX 78.
Herald Office. "
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
FOR SALE-MIScELLANEoUS.

5000 HARD BRICKS, JoIsTs. sTUDDINo.
DOORS windows. boards Brooks court, betwe.u
lst and ID and o and p sts. nv. A n.
THOMPSON.
BARBER FKTURES-GOOD
condition. Bargain. Col. SSl.
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

RECORDS-vICToR, COLUMBIA. AND EDI.
SON-bought, sold. and e1chanEed
RECORD EXCHANGE
fhoos NJ ma fu Ssh q rv
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17
FOR RENT-APARTMENTS

FURNISHED.
NEAR rrH AND FAIRMoNT sfs.-FoUR
rooms, kitchen. bath, porchesi completely fur
nished; 500 month. COL 6l70. is
FOR RENT-FUR. ROOMS nusOHeib
800 9TH ST. Nw.-LARGE FURNISHED
room. adjoining bath; hot-water heat, elec-
tricity; near cars. North SIS. -
FOR RENT-PART OF COSTLY FURNISH
. ed corner house; also rooms, single or en-
suite; electricity, hot-water heat. Col. sSl7. IS
The Washington herald., 1917-11-17

wANTED-ORDERLIEs AND CLEANERS.
EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. Iii N. Z. ave-
II
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-08-02
FLAMES TRAP
ELEVEN men
THAT NUMBER DEAD AND 26
ARE UNACCOUNTED FOR:
GREAT PROPERTY LOSS IN FIRE
IN SPRUCE RIVER VALLEY,
B. G..

Fernie, B. c., July 30.-Eleven men
are known to be dead as a result of
the fire which swept the Spruce River
Valley, fifteen iailes northeast of here,
yesterday afternoon. Twenty-six 9TH
ers are unaccounted for. It is known
fifty-six men were trapped by the
flames, but thirty of thse are account
ed for. The various directions in
which the fugitives sought to escape
distinctions has made it difficult to
check up the survivors, and it will be
some time before the final result is
known.
Nick Muscovitch, who displayed un-
usual bravery following the fire, died
yesterday. Mnscovitch, a Russian,
was found alive by rescue parties,
sightless and badly burned. All of
his clothing, except hip boots, had
been burned off his body.
The fire had been burning since last
Wednesday, when heavy rains Satur-
day night checked it. Millions of feet
Of logs, loggi ,g abroad, camp build
ngs, horses and supplies were de-
stroyed.
The Devils Lake world and inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, N.D.) 1915-1920, 1917-08-02
HEAT RECORD
BROKEN SATURDAY

Saturday was the hottest day in
Devils Lake that is on record. It has
been twelve years since the local
weather bureau was established, but
the previous hottest day was recorded
on the seventh Of September, 1906,
when the mercury climbed to 103.
Saturdays maximum was 106, with a
very heavy and oppressive air.
Relief was expected in the evening
but was not forthcoming, as is usual
ly the case. The temperature was
high throughout the night, until well
into the day Sunday when it cooled off
considerable.
The city dailies carries long articles
on heat, also a list of those who had
died and those who had been overcome
with it. In Minneapolis the papers
reported miximum of 81 degrees and
casulty list of nine, with large
number still in the hospitals. North
Dakota people must be more able tc
stand the heat, for up to the present
time we have not heard of a heat pros.
tration in this vicinity this year still
the temperature here was Is degrees
higher than in Minneapolis.