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Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20

far different from the overtrures
the entrance of the Chinese republic
into the entente.
Much as the Chinese leaders dis.
like to see China take its position
along with the world powers with q
chance that 1t will figure in the peace
conference following the present war.
they could not consistently offer open
opposition. Chinese officials were So
licitously advised against haste, and
many efforts were made Indirectly by
Japanese to prevent China from ac-
cepting the invitation Of the United
States.
When the cabinet reported to q
joint session of the house and senate
that it had decided to avail itself Of
President Wilson's invitation, there
was much enthusiasm. All the MEM
parliament and asserted that, hun
dreds of Chinese lives already have
been lost as result Of the German
submarine campaign. A very large
number of Chinese were killed when
the British steamer Harpalyce was
torpedoed between Rotterdam and
Newcastle. Many Chinese were also
steamers torpedoed in the Mediter.
ranean. The cabinet members ex-
planned that the extension Of the Ger,
man submarine compaign would
mean q greater loss Of Chinese lives
and property. Should the Chinese
government failsto protest against the
new campaign, the cabinet members
insisted that China would lie supinely
permitting new principles to be writ
ten into International law which are
wholly in violation Of human war;
fare.
Paul s. Reinsch, the American
minister, has been highly praised by
the Chinese press for his successful
efforts in winning the leaders of the
Chinese government over to the po-
sition Of the United States and induc-
ing them to take stand against the
extension of the submarine campaign.
The Peking Daily Gazette, which is
a representative of the more modern
newspapers in China. says of the
Chinese action: "Although the maxi.
mum so far contemplated by China
is simply rupture of diplomatic rela-
tions with Germany, it is quite cer-
tain that she will not hesitate to fol-
low wherever America may lead; and
that the United States will be involv-
ed in open warfare almost immedi-
ately is certain"
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
CHINESEPRESS
FAVORED STAND
OF UNCLESAM
Decision of China to Join
With u. S. Against Ger
many Well Received.

Peking, March 20.-(correspond-
ence Of The. Associated Press)-
China's decision to Join with the
United States in its protest against
the new German submarine campaign
was received with marked enthusi-
asm by great majority of the
Chinese press.
For days before the cabinet reach
ed the decision to support the Ameri-
can position. the more progressive
newspapers and younger members Of
China to assert itself and take an In
tefhational position along with the
great world powers which aret res
sisting the new submarine regula-
tions. H
1t was new China, rather than old
China, which aligned itself with the
United States. Many Of the older
members Of the cabinet, as we'll as
older parliamentarians, were opposed
to the movement.
German fnanciers and diplomatists
worked hard to prevent China from
taking a position along with the
made. the past acts Of friendship on
the part Of Germany were recalled,
and the recent "aggression' on the
part of Japan was cited by the Ger
mans as a reason why China should
retain Germany's friendship and in
woke her aid in preventing Japanese
expansion after the war.
Japan's opposition to China's en-
trance into the war. which prevented
China from becoming a belligerent
on two previous occasions, was not
wholly relaxed. Japanese politicians
worked far more quietly. however,
than on previous occasions. The in
vitations from the United States for
China to Join in the protest against
the German submarine campaign was
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20

which prudence has thrown around
the activities Of the departments, there
is intense and purposeful activity. The
one thing that would be objectionable
under these circumstances 10 inactiv-
ity, or, what would amount to the
same thing, activity without a defi-
mite and determined purpose.
But the thing that would appeal
most effectively to the sentiment OF
the great mass Of the American people
would be the instant assembling OF
congress, and the recommendation by
the president of an immediate declara-
tiop Of war.
Gsrmany has insisted on going to
war with US. She Is at war with US.
And we cannot close our eyes to the
facts.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
THE CASE OF THE
DRAMA
,(Atlantic Monthly :.

* .(Atlantic Monthly
The drama? We. never had much
Of 1t, properly speaking, so far as
original work is concerned, but we
did have great actors, and during the
latter half Of the 18th century our
people loved good plays, admirably
acted. Most Of US can remember the
time when the great cities had many
theaters Offering the noblest work
and crowded to the doors. Now, In
the last 10 years, all is changed. Good
art has wholly passed except when
master from England or France
comes among us in his declining
years to give those farewell per.
formances' that mark his withdrawal
from active life and the ending Of
great era Of dramatic art. The taste
Of the tired businef5 man is now the
standard and the directing cause Of
whatever is produced; and whenever
his fancy rises a degree above the
silly and the humorously salacious It
scars only into the dubious realm Of
pathology plus pornography. No
catastrophe SO complete, no debacle
10 humiliating has ever been record
cd in any art in 80 brief q space Of
time.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
THE EQUITY AND THE LEAGUE.

Many Of the members Of tho Equity
society are also members Of the Nom
partisan league Certain of the poll
cies Of the Equity people were used a.
bases Tor the league propaganda.
The Equity society Is largely 4 90
operative society, and it has already
demonstrated the usefulness Of CO.
operation In many directions. But the
society has for years advocated the
ownership by the state itself Of a ter
minal elevator. and it was the oontro-
vsrsy over tho terminal elevator
which resulted Immediately in the
creation Of the league.
In the late legislature what was
called the league program was not
adopted in full. Just when that pro-
gram became the league program is
not very definitely known, but 1t has
been 80 known Of late. But the leg
1slature did enact terminal elevator
law, ana provided 100000 with
which to make it effective. That ac-
ton was urged by the Equity people,
and was satisfactory to them. The
bill was passed by the senate. It was
amended in some particulars in the
house, and in its amended form 1t was
adopted by both houses. 1t was fair
ly satisfactory to the members Of both
houses. and it was praised by one of
the official organs Of the league with
in few days Of its passage.
But suddenly it was discovered that
this bill, which had been freely dis
cussed. and amended and put into
shape. was vicious piece Of legisla-
), ton, and it was vetoed by the COVER
nor. The estimate which is placed on
that action is indicated very forcefully
in the statement. recently made by M.
P. Johnson. who denounces the veto
in no measured terms.
The fact seems to be that Mr..
Townley entertained a feeling Of dis
approval for Mr.. johnson. Anything
that johnson wanted Townley was
determined that he could not have.
And, because the elevator bill was
fairly satisfactory to johnson. Town,
ley would have none Of it, and In
structed the governor accordingly.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
MORE AMERICAN SHIPS AND
SAILORS.

Three more American ships. man
ned by American seamen, have been
sent to the bottom by German subma-
rines. Some Of the members Of the
crews escaped. At this moment the
fate Of the others is not known. So
far as the real merits Of the case are
concerned. what became OF the crews
II immatsrial. The ships were sunk
In pursuance Of a policy
carefully formulated and definitely
announced. Germany 10 doing exact
ly what she said she would do. Ger
many is committing acts Of war
against the United States as fast a.
she can. Such American ships az have
made their way through the prohibit-
ed waters have done so merely bscauss
no German war vessel has sighted
them or has been able to hit them.
Persons on board those ships, Ameri-
cans or otherwise, owe their lives. II
thsy have escaped, to chance ana their
own preparations, and not to any re-
strxint or consideration on the part
OF the German forces.
~ rapidly 40 possible the United
States = providing guns foy the mer-
chant vessels which are 70 GROSS the
ocean. Congress has been called to
meet = month hence. The country
has not besn informed ~ to what steps
other than the arming Of merchant
ships are to be takens in the mean
- ~
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
LIVING ON CALORIES
tFrom the Columbus. Ohio, Journal>

tFrom the Columbus. Ohio, Journal.)
The cheapest eating in the world is
rice and peanuts, measured by the
calories, which constitute the only real
test. Tho former costs cents per
1000 calories and the latter cents.
SO that, II a person would eat a good
helping Of rice and wind UP by .
plentiful dessert Of peanuts, he would
get more muscle. brain. nerve and
bone out Of 1t than he would out Of
q diet Of roast beef and potatoes.
There IL no attention paid to the value
Of food in practical living. Our sole
guide - what wed ruther," a. the
poor woman told Jane Adams. It is
going in and buying potatoes by the
pile, without regard to the bushels
or pecks. There is twice - much lfv-
ing in some kinds Of foods as In others.
and yet we pass up our plate perfectly
unooncerned whether It comes back
with 500 or 1000 calorieB. That ie
one reason we are poor.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
CARDIFF NOW IS
PITTSBURC OF
GREAT BRITAIN

Cardiff, Wales, March 20.-Cardiff
has become known as the Pittsburgh
Of the British Isles. Like the Ameri-
can city, the coal mines are largely
responsible for its boom, although
shipping has played no small part.
Some mon who were shipping clerks
two years ago now own q string Of
ships and coal miners are making
800 q week.
Just to show that 1t has made a
lot Of money Cardiff invested 3O,O00,-
900 pounds in the last British war
loan. This works out at the rate Of
more than $50 pounds q head Of the
population and is the most remark
able OF all the contributions that came
from any one city In the British Isles.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20

friendship for our security. Free
men defend themselves.
The time Is at hand for the last
measure Of sacrifice In preparation.
The first step Of preparation mrst be
spiritual. German-Americans and
English h-Americans must meet for
common action with a view single to
our national interests. On that basis
they can and must come together.
The first step Of preparation that
must be taken by every American
citizen .of foreign birth is to examine
his conscience and clear 1t Of the last
vestige of allegiance or regard for
any country but this one.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
TRANSPORTATION.

The railroads are the arteries Of the
nation. Without them our entire eco
nomic structure would, crumble in a
moment. And Of all the material ac-
tivities which we have, the transpor-
tation business is in the least salts
factory condition. The crisis through
which we have just passed by the skin
Of our teeth has brought one phase
Of the railway business prominently
into public thought, but the labor
question is by no means the only one
which is proving embarrassing in the
conduct Of our transportation busi-
ness. For some reason or set of rea-
sons our railways are proving gener-
ally inadequate.
For year past, to go no further,
the country has been afflicted with
q shortage Of transportation. There
have not been enough cars Motive
power has been inadequate in many
cases. And other factors have enter
ed into the situation, so that. while
the farms and the factories and the
mines Of the country have been ready
to operate and to produce. their oper-
atoms have been hampered all over
the country because Of failure to re-
ceive promptly the goods which they
needed. and to get their own products
to their destination.
What II the trouble? Are there toe
few railroads? Are those which exist
improperly built or Ynadequately
equipped. or inefi1ciently managed
Are the roads earning 80 little that
they cannot afford to equip them
solves TO keep paoe with the do.
mands? There must be some reasou
What 10 itf
Because Of tho failure Of the trans.
portation system Of the country te
meet the demands, products In on<
quarter have failed TO find q. market
In others there has been scarcity
In the great oitiss food products hav,
reached prohibitivs prices, and fue
has been almost out Of rsach, while
the supply of these things at'the poin
Of production has been normal, and
the prices have been. in many cases
but slightly above tho ordinary.
Every little while We have IN invas
tisAfion OF soms Kind. II would %,
% have the transportation problem
inysstisatsd. And the Investigation
shonld b searching and thoroust,
conAuctsd ~ skilled and honest me,
Who sesk TO emphasizs no doctrines
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
AN AMERICAN Is DANGEROUS.

(From st. Louis ost-Dispatch.)
Senator Overman declares there are
100, 200 German spies In this country
and asks further legislation for
counterachng their efforts for the
fatherland. Better than even legisla-
ton will be the organization Of the
900, 900 to look after the 100000
do some spying on the spies. Many
have already directed suspicion to-
ward themselves by indiscreet state
ments showing their relentless hos
tility for the United States and loyal
ty and affection for Germany.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
Should Have Known BETTER

'Willie," said his mother, II wish
you would run across the street and
see how old Mrs. Brown IL this
A few minutes iatef Willie return
cd and reported:
Mrs. Brown says it's mono Of your
business how old she is''
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
IT'S GERMAN TALn

(From the Indianapolis Star.)
Baron Shibusawa, leading finan-
cier and statesman in Japan, has an
article in the Toxic Central Review
that makes good reading in this coun-
try as we'll as for his own country
men. He says that the talk Of war
between the United States and Japan
is the prattle Of the ignorant and
self-seeker.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
MORE ADVERTISING.

(From st. Paul Pioneer Press)
While hoisting one of the anchors
Of the destroyer Benham the other
day the crew found an automobile
attached to it. We can guess what
kind ora car It was.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
What They Say
HE'S NOT A MAN.

(From the Pittsburgh Dispatch.)
Speaking Of American superiority,
Princeton is reported to have an un-
kissed senior, because he has never
seen q woman worthy of his lips. Ev-
cry man can't be q hermit.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
FROM A LOVERS
SCRAPBOOK

Estuariee.
There, where the tide incoming
Meets with the current descending,
Fretted with contact, the waters
Whiten to foam.
So where the tide Of my longing
Shocks with the current that meets
Out Of thysbsingsstle passion . 3,
Breaks in kifss ~ ri @
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
Question.

A Question.
Dost remember the evenings that We
spent together
When life was thing to be clung
to and cherished?
Tho imperishable things that we said
to each other
Now perished?
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
LdNES0ME BOB

(From the Milwaukee Sentinel.)
It's safe to wager that LaFollette
thinks Just as we'll Of himself now as
neutrality bill.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20

Triolet.
Blue eyes that forbid,
Red lips that consent!
Why the lashes have hid
Blue eyes that forbid!
And I-well. I did,
I think, what you meant
Blue eyes that forbid,
Red lips that consent!
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
MANUFACTURERS OF
DYE in BRITAIN
Z REAP BIG PROFITS

London, March 2o.-rhe few Arms
Of British dye manufacturers have
ginning Of the war. The report of one
Of them shows that the value Of its
shares has risen from eight shillines
to so pounds. The value Of the stock.
held by one stockholder who was de-
clared bankrupt before the war, he
owing $500 pounds, jumped to $4,000
pounds. Before the war the stock was
worth about 700 pounds.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
TowNLEY MUST HAVE HIRED.
CHARLEY. " 4.

NTTOHI SI. TUUI DIBp3CCH.J
Reported Charlie Chaplin may 20
into politics. II he throws mud as
handily as he throws pie he should
make good.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20
ADMISSION PRICE TOO MUCH.

(From st. Paul Dispatch.)
Circus Is trying to get Billy Sunday
for an attraction. Having made good
on the sawdust trail. he should feel
perfectly at home in the tanbark ring.
Grand Forks herald., 1917-03-20

Face powder speaking: styles may
como and styles may go,.but I go ON
forever.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21
Weather:
Store Opens dt $50 q. ID.
ThunderSh0UerS

TOT UOLLUF DQy HOS brought LNe DL Of the realna, into O mighty and far y
 (sn The dollar is today's most popua
 ordinary sense of the word. It w
 which substantiates this stores a
 1O4 special Dollar !
 First Floor Dollar Day Bargains Dollars ir7Dested here on Dollar Day
 WW yield compound interest 15c Amoskeag gngham washable color apron checks blue and brown, all size cheeks. Ten yards tor loO 15c pajama checks good underwear full yard wide and perfect bleach. Eight yards for lOO nainsook striped dmy checks splendid value for Dollar Day. Eight yards for lOO fancy voe for cool washable dresses 40 inches wide selection of rich ooring, full dress patterns yards for LOO
 25c genuine sepenn your choice of fancy kmono de- signs or solid coors. Five yards for LOO 2Oc dress ginghas wide range of desirable coors that will aunder perfectly dress pattern of seven yards for oo 20c percales yard wde quality yards for LOO
 69c and S9c sports srting of all high grade fabrics for sports skirts full skirt length of Four yards for LOO. Cheese cloth white coor for decorations IS yards for LOO Wm Anderson's fine staple striped ginghams 32 inches wide choice patterns and coong full dress length six yards for LOO 5Oc hirting madras Choose from pure white choice lection of coored stripes fine for mems shirts Three yards for 1.00
 Hope domestic the genuine Lonsdale beach the kind you all know. Eight yards for LOO Unbeached domestic excellent offering Dollar Day. this quality F yards for LOO. fancy bath towels large size heavy, quality of merit. Three for LOO Red Star crash finish crash; every day kitchen necessity Ten yards for 1O0 Table 2a yards long, pure cotton highly mercerized Each LOO Napkins ready hemmed finely mercerized feature value One dozen for LOO Pillow cases 42x36 made good quality muslin; plenty of these pillow cases for all who Eight for 100 69c sheets 72x9o with seam center made of good musn only 15o dozen sell and while they ast two for 0O Crochet bed spreads assorted desgns splendid value these should sell very rapidly at each 1Oo Huck towels good honest well towel heavy weight soft finish large sze 1Sx36 white with red borders Ten for LOO
 25c scars hemsttched quality that please you Five for lO0
 Japanese lunch sets peces assorted designs limited num- Der. Set 100.
 75c bath mats white and assorted colors are not likely to repeat. Two for LOO. Hucaback towels half nen red border see this bargain and you will buy them freely. Six for LOO Bath towels bath towels white with coored bor eF III WeSH large SlAe price, rive Tor lUU 60c books popular copyright books hundreds titles to choose from; slightly soled but the books perfect otherwise Three for LOO Wash ties for large open shapes special purchase just received enables us to sell them six for LOO
 Wirthmor waists $1 l Four nelD styles 4 Dollar Day
 Such Udlsts dT Sfdrtling
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1.25 girls white middy skirts, plaited and flare styles, each 100.
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Up to 1.5o values In wash dresses, good quality ging- hams and percales; bigger bargains stretch the dollars. Your choice, each 100.
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25O fancy flower pots These very beautiful all large sizes Just in time for transplantng for fall Each LOO
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Up 150 fancy china pieces truly great value Large as sorent plate dishes bonbon trays and other choice fancy china pieces. Each 1OO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

125 willow clothes baskets These very finest hand ma baskets of best selected Belgian reed very strong handles Each1
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 hats most of them earlier bore the price
 Hats for children S1
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 Untrimmed straw shapes S1 each Your choice unmmd straw shapes which includes black and eghoms Some of these shapes sold earlier high
 First Floor Dollar Day Bargains Second pendant rings oriental designs in rose gold Dollar and and 0Sldlzed fn.nez pair @ l0o- Bdrgd 5o gold filled rings beautifully mounting dainty pink tnts good seection each LOO 15o solid gold lingerie quality e0 pair 1oo 100 down to soc ornaments exquisey mounted combs with French rhlnestones good selection from which choose each 1oo wal honey removing n sun year sizes hose burn and eckes, for 100. ueu '0r "' pearl buttons Choice of fine grades selected pearl trimming buttons French shape dozen e which sold handkerche good quality co henstithed edge, 20for LOO crepe handkrchefs all pure silk @ TOT women M plain and solid coo pco or hemstchd edge Eight for 1oo 3 handkhefs dainty aas Jack Tar mic flag finite variety for LOO Eaon O1 1e baby Irish laces Good Iace for trimming bouses and 0 12 inches wide Eight yards dresses good q 2o embroidery fine baby insertions plain nainsook scaloping 14 yards for LOO Pure linen cuny in and wide widths camiso lace na5 girls fe lace sets Choose from this table eight yards for LOO 100 Another group on center aisle table Up juniors va a round ana 9oare mesh We'd like to have Up embroidered nano and baise make % them peri some some & P ana some % large ana o small aops others with fig as ~ m
 
  O a  65c silk bocaded ribbon of inches wide white, light blue 
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  buckles and five eyelets or ,2s white saeen i | eat tngs and has duplex safety latch Each LOO each 125 smart and fluffy lace Each 15o Billie Bu Third Floor Dollar Ddu Items v --Y- ---1-1 The Dollar Day bargains ring true colo ssa 7 150 rockers, built each and | 200 and in these today, LOO yard ss ss .sa @ or r1%ea oe
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. These are four-foot size, very strongly made
 :. Today 100.
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Argo starch No need to impress upon you that this wonderful bargain. For today 20 boxes LOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

125 and 50 tennis This is your chance take adva tage of it, to buy of the best made tennis rackes that sold at each 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21
Second Floor Dollar Day
 Bdrgdins

1.5o and 1.25 corsets, odds and ends and broken sizes of good quality corsets, each 100. 100 down to soc brassieres, a special lot to close, four for 100. R. & J. body waists, 6 to 12- year sizes, hose supporters at tached. Four for 100.
 Hats for small chiIdren-sev- eral which sold as high as 300. Dollar Day Sale your choice, two for 100.
 Carter's and Richilu union suits for women. Today your choice, each 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21
But think of such liberal price
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Fourth Floor Dollar Day Bargain

Today ladies' the dollar is king You something of dol new meaning
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

25 covered garbage These very fine and strongly made galvanized iron garbage with tight fitting covers bail handles big bargain. Each LOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

1.25 Jack Tar middies, an in- finite variety to choose from. Each 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

69c bed sheets, 72x90, with centers made of
 usn only 150 dozen to sell and while they last two for
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

Crochet bed spreads in assorted desgns splendid value these should sell very rapidly at, each LOO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

20c dress ginghams, wide range of desirable color will launder perfectly dress pattern of seven yards fo
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

25c genuine serpenne crepe your choice of fancy kmo signs or solid colors. Five yards for LOO.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-07-21

Three dozen small covered jelly glasses. Six-ount
 overed jellies of pure and perfect glass gAfse ae