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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Importance of Bird reservation
By MRS. ROBERT T. SCOTT

legend of New England village how the farmers e1a
peraed the toll taken from fruit and grain together for 0
determination OF all birds They shot, trapped and poisoned until every
native bird extinct That the gram crops DESTROYER
the fruit did not mature and the stood brown hred from
destruction wrought by insects But appalling than all the
reIroah of the voce forest and the absence winkng VILE"
of these children Of the air. The legend the birds "e
again trapped adjacent localities and great and cere
brought to the desolated spot and released
Such wholesale slaughter could not easily be at this Pe
day. but the determination Of birds through
ened One of the generally known results the fate OF "
pigeon As late 1880 fo Of these contained mo'
and not single pigeon is in existence today
The stately white egrets Of Oregon and Florida were apu
suffer the doom when organized me
decreased number other birds troubling the bird lover an
should trouble every agriculturst.
people realize the amount of insect and weeseeu
food doured by the birds The scientist examining the stoacS "
different species different reveals that almost
ible An estimate based these made two o
in the West where meadow r numerous places the amount
food consumed by the ncns about three hundred tons
where the spaWs eight hundred tons Oh wee"
seeds thought to be their seasons portion.
These examples be multiplied times the tnest num-
mingbd doing its share in the economic order of
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Will Russian Liberals T Hold Grip?
ByT.LOTHROP sTODDARD. Phi. D.
Writer and Student Of European Polite,

The revolution will obviously vital bearing upon the
course Of the European Thus the Russian gan;
fought hand tied behind his back owing both to
imperfect utilization of latent resources If Russia
now develops potential strength and throws into the war its pn
moral energy the result may well be decisive.
AS things stand it looks though what NAV hannen
presence such Paul Muk among revolutionary lead
positive that the uprising of German
Vaccinations that spontaneous Russian patriotic
reaconay bureaucracy incompetent adden and tanoa
with pro-emann uas liberal elements known as the m to;
gentza evidently took advantage of the popular desperation to trans
form what first blind poeaan ouburst aoan mro
conditions political revolution against regime The members
ntegena convinced believers western ideas and insti
tons Of the liberal powers France and ENGLAND
opponents of Prussan mlam If therefore the present
juna keeps its the governmental machine and swings tho
country Russia will conduct the against Germany with gor and
enthusiasm unknown before.
The crucial question is w" the liberals keep their grip? The prece
dent Of 1905 not very encouraging The of 1905 was ng
ned by these liberal elements but thai time thew proved nabs
rule and soon displaced by conservative reaction The n
en though excellent as party of opposition and revolt showed itself
hope negative and doctrnare hour of victory With no n
tive political philosophy the neigena apart like rope Of sand
tried to formulate program of goyernanca and
reform Whether the ntegntz has learned practical wisdom
remains to be SEEN Very likely it has, for adversitv and sad
are excellent teachers. ~ ~ Pt'A'
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

| old ranch on the Rio Grande. And
| now there was to be a quiet wedding
| at the little town of Pittsville, ten
miles away, and flight to less-iso-
lated spot in the state where Madge
was born.
ITS like the opening of some beau
tiful dream" murmured Madge, as
she stood in the doorway Of the rude
but comfortable old cabin, gazing at
the reddening sunset. I'm glad we
are going to leave, for the Mexican
raids are coming closer and more
frequent"
She went into the house to glance
at the clock. According to all calcu-
lation, her father and Walter must
soon put in an appearance. A clatter
outside Of horses hoofs and strange
voices sent sharp thrill through her
frame. Madge went to the door. 1t
was to shrink back in sudden terror.
Ten men on horseback had driven up
and now surrounded the house. Two
others drove a light wagon. At q
Mexicans. She noted, too, their semi
military garb.
She had acquired q very fair smat-
tering Of the Spanish language, and
only a few overheard sentences were
necessary to apprise Madge of the
fact that the long-dreaded raid was q
reality.
The leader Of the group was a
handsome, courtly young fellow.
He gave sharp, definite orders. All
of the men, except two, deployed sur
rounding the building. The leader adj
vanced and swept his hat to the
ground in respectful bow.
"SenOrita, q brief domiciliary visit
of necessity, order by superiors.'' he
observed in a suave, still half-mocking
tone. "No harm will be done to you,
but there must be no cutlery or at
tempt to escape. You are alone?
Eyes" she retorted, and her fash
ing eyes dashed the audacious fellow
with their sheer contempt and def
ance.
1--WE counted on that" remarked the
leader. "Petro-S anchez-the box. We
know it is here"
Madge chilled. She comprehended
to what they referred-the little safe
in her fathers bedroom. 1t had often
held heavy collections and important
documents. These ruffians had learned
of it. Their presence might mean beg
gary to her father, it might destroy all
their fond plans for the future
Steadily she faced the leader. She
saw that resistance or pleading were
alike futile. Madge paled slightly as
the two men who had entered the
house returned. 1t required all their !
strength to carry the little safe to the
wagon.
ut IS locked" spoke one of them.
1.-THE chief will know how to open
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

Ing of this gown, is essential, as in all
simple designs. In this respect the
home dressmaker must be faithful to
the model if she undertakes to copy it :;
but light wool or heavy cotton fab
ric may be used instead Of silk with
good success. Small shepherd check,
In black and white, decorated with
black soutache braid will convert the
model Into perfect one-piece street
dress.
AS pictured the dress is made Of a
heavy silk crepe and fastens at the
front with white buttons, set close to-
gether, and loops of silk cord. Down
each side Of the bodice at the back
and front border design in soutache
braid provides decoration In perfect
harmony with the dress. The design
Is widened at the shoulders to extend
TO the arm's-eye. The sleeves are long
and without cuffs but the braided pat
tern appears ut the wrist and three
buttons, matching those that fasten the
dress, are set close together here. A
narrow, fiat sash Of the material is
finished at the end with q bit Of hand
some fringe. 1t is tackled to the dress
and looped over at the front. The
neck Is managed with the same re-
serve that characterizes the entire de-
sign, having narrow V-shaped
opening, small revers, and cape collar
at the back.
Resting upon well-earned laurels
those who think up. or dream out or
discover our millinery for US, might
leave us to choose midsummer hats
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

One Of the latter is pictured with &
wider brim than the milan model and q
round crown. 1t is bordered, on the
under brim, with a narrow ribbon gath
cred at the inner edge and q ribbon is
introduced into the crown in the same
way. A cluster of small roses is posed
at the front. This is a favorite trim
ming for both black and white hair
braid hats.
The third hat Is an unusual model Of
purple georgette crepe and slipper
straw in the same color. The upper
and under brim are Of crepe with
scalloped border of the straw. The
top crown and part of the side crown
are covered with crepe, also with
wide band Of straw covering that por-
ton Of the crown which appears below
the wreath Of violets and small roses
encircling it. The flowers are in their
natural cOlors and they are lacquered
by process which stiffens and bright
ems them SO that they will hold their
own In the summer sun.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Out for Ease.

Some of the inmates of an asvIum
were engaged in saving wood, and an
attendant thought that one old man
VINO appeared to be working as hard
as anybody, had not much to show
for his labor.
Approaching him, the attendant
soon discovered the cause. The old
man had turned the saw upside down.
with the teeth in the air, and was
working away with the back of it.
Here, I say, my man" remarked
the attendant, what are you doing?
You'll never cut the wood in that fash
ion. Turn the saw over"
The old man paused and stared at
the attendant. did you ever try to
saw this way?" he asked.
"Well, no." replied the attendant,
"of course l haven't"
Then hold thy noise, man." was the
instant reply. I've tried both ways,
ond"-impressively this is easier"
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
A twilight
Proposal
g.
By Virginia Lee
Copyright. 1917. by W. G. Chapman)


Copyright. 1917. by ". G. Chapman)
Was ever a fair young girl in the
radiant bloom of youth, innocent.
trustful, with cherished glowing
ideal at soul so blessed as Madge VIII
lis, And amid 1t all she was wait
ing for present-no gewgaw Orna-
ment or passing token of remem-
brance, but royal lifetime gift--a
husband!
She stood in the doorway Of the
cabin set Just back from the river on
the Texan border. Her father, sturdy
old Reuben Willis. had been land
Spectator in the district for over TWEEN
ty years. AS the saying went, he had
made his pile and was about to return
to his former home in the North.
Madge expected his return from Pax
ton, where he had gone to close up
some business affairs. He was to
bring Walter Rayburn back with him.
Il won't bring you a stick-pin or
new hat, Jewel" her father had said.
"The present I'm going to give YOU is
Walter Rayburn. Glad? So IS he, and
he's going North with US. and We'll be
happy all the way round"
For, although Madge and Walter had
been engaged for over two years, Mr.
Willis had insisted that time must de-
velop the worthiness and Steadfastness
Of the ardent lover. Only twice a
year had Walter come dowR 70 the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Mechanical Protection

II think have hit on an invention"
said the fat plumber, that will make
my fortune"
New kind of mop?" the thin car
penter inquired, facetiously.
"Not on your life"
Patent clothespin, l suppose?"
you've got another suppose COM
ing"
when what is it?''
Talking machine
"But the world is talked to death
now"
This Is different"
"In what way?"
ut only uses three sentences, one at
q time"
"What does it ssy?"
ut says in gruff tones, who is at the
door? Get my gun and Call the patrol
wagon"
But what is the idea?"
Il am going to sell them to maiden
ladies so they can make unwelcome
strangers think there is man in the
house."
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

shopping tour. There are hats Of the
ARREST braids and tulle and hats OF
fabrics more substantial, along with
heavier braids and bodies that we have
known for many years. One of these
appears In the milan, with round
crown and fiat brim, prettily trimmed
with cluster Of strawberries at each
side and fiat bow Of narrow ribbon
applied to the crown at the front. Mi
lans are very fine this year and do not
seem heavy even by comparison with
hats OF lace braid.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

line, cutting upward, leaving two
inches for the shoulder of the dress.
Cut the bottom part of the sleeve and
use for the child's dress; cut the col
lar off and trim as preferred. For a
small child they viii be long enough
to even off the bottom and hem up.
while for a larger child d founce of
hamburg or lace can be tsad. They
are very easily and quickly made, as
have made them, and find then, very
satisfactory. writes a mother.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Ohat'(Je1l Dressed 3
\Jomen(J17l Ueaf7W

An oyster-white silk crepe, a pongee
Or "khaki-kool" or any Of the new
heavy weaves in silk, will make an
afternoon gown like that shown in the
picture, that could not be excelled for
simple elegance or refinement. The
trend Of fashion toward the straight
silhouette has placed the seal OF ap-
prOval on plain straight hanging skirts,
and on long bOdces without definition
at the waistline.
Beautiful accuracy in the plaits
and In every other detail of the max
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26

from among the styles already present
ed. For-by the time Easter arrives
they have attended to all needs, not
bridesmaids-and tourists and sports
women and people who are devoted to
tailored things. The story of summer
hats is told and it never was more in
teresting or better.
The group of hats shown here gives
an inkling Of the variety OF choice
which promises happy ending to the
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-05-26
Use for Discarded Waists.

A most satisfactory way Of using UP
all discarded shirtwaists which but
ton in the back, and after they are
worn out under the sleeves, is to make
them into children's dresses. Leave
the backs as they are, start from waist
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17
GALLIGANS
WIN IN 13
INNINGS, To
Defeat Hammond Baseball
Club After Many Extra
Frames and Splendid Elk
hibition of Pitching.
epr JINeoE-l

The Galligans OF Chicago came back
to Hammond yesterday and STAGED a
repetition Of their July performance
by defeating the Hammond ball club.
and shutting them out. l and 0. The
only difference was that It took -
innings - turn the trick this time II
was a pitchers duel between Henning
and Black.
Twelve innings OF real big league"
baseball passed without man scor-
ing Hard-hit flies were poled clear
to the fence. different times saw the
bases filed. yet each team pulled iself
out Of each pinch admirably. In the
third frame Hudson. Henning and
Kavanagh covered bases and Moll was
al bat, with only one man down. It
looked like a sure score for Hammond
when MoIl worked pitcher Black for
three straight balls. but Hudson was
caught mapping of, third and pounded
out AIo1 flied out 10 short center
after a hard run TO that spot by the
GaIigan sacond-sac6er.
In the fifth. Finn. Of the Gallisans.
walked. then stole second. Komrners )
followed by driving a warm one at
kavanaEh who threw Finn out at
Lhlr1. Lnen brennan singled NnEOAE q
short, advancing Kommers to second.
This LEFT Hammond in almost the same
hole that they had just pulled out OF
karana was the next GaIligan man
up and he poled a long drive straight
down the right foul line. but De Lave
got under it. and his beautiful peg to
third interrupted a sprint from Kom-
mers that would surely have proven
fatal Black. next up. famed.
In the thirteenth. Maynard raped a
hard grounder to third. the ball struck
the base, bounded out OF the diamond.
and he was credited with a scratch
hit as a result. Stein sacrificed. ad-
vancing Maynard TO second Then
Damn raped out the only double OF
the game. scoring Maynard. It seemed
that the breaks were with the Chi
cagoans throughout the whole session.
other than an indistinct squawk from
one OF the Galligan supporters that
pulled him into an argument with one
Of the officers and caused hts election
from the playing field. the aggregation
Of rowdies that usually accompany
this team. were very peacable yester-
day. The contest lasted two hours and
a half and was witnessed BY more
than two thousand fans
The box score:
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17
SCATENA'S WIN.

The scatena's easily defeated the
Gary Red Sex by a one-sided score Of
1872 Sunday Every man on the scatena
team played excellent ball and all were
there with the sticw. The Sox could not
see Haines and they only secured one
hit 'Zege" Miller allowed the Sea-
tena's Ii hits. Miller drove in the two
runs for his team by a long hit
The scatenas will probably play the
East Chicago Tigers next Sunday at
East Chicago. The score;
Gary Red Sox----O 0 0 0 O. 2
scatsaas ----2 g o s-1s
Struck out--By Hainss, IS; by Miller
9. Walks-Of Haines, 2y on Miller, 8
Two-base hitS-Ensigin, Lynch, Miller
Three-base hit-Hess. Umpires-Scha
eag aRA Carol. Scorer-Abe Shlensky
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17
uAT1oNAL zEAann.

Yesterdays Results.
St Louis, g. Chicago. 0.
Cincinnati. 4; Pittsburgh. 2.
Cincinnati. 8 Pittsburgh, 2.
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17

LULaIs 80 u o
Galligans 0 0 0 Ooo 5000 IL
Ham'ond o 90 800 0 %
Two-base hits-Mostil Damn. Struck
out-By Black. Il; by Henning. g.
Bases on balls-On Black. 3: off Hen
ming. 2. Umpires-OBrien and Cusack.
Time-2:35.
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17

It's luck that gives people nicer homes
others. the
to have cozy cheerful and beautiful
Good planning things and buying good quality
little
multitude things of nvenng
make both ends NEE
At spiese this is all arranged for home lovers in advance We
how ridiculous il brand with old
and shabby furniture And know how bright pretty
hoddy things whole plan
folks things
time little cash possible when buying
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17
THE STANDING

xesterdayAs Results.
Chicago, 4; st. Louis. 8.
Cleveland. 6; Detroit, 4.
The Lake County times., 1917-09-17
: 8W@mWm u W1U IWE EW@mI UIml
THE HOME YOU LOVE 7

HERE dollar two will do wonderful lot of shoppingJ FOR
WE INVITE YOUR CHARGE ACCOUNT We tell to
things Immediately and spread the months
That ali things
immediately You
everything and all
shoddy things
a wonderful brand
we'll designed well built home Furnishings We have
toni your home immediately
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
MINERS AT THE FRONT EXEMPT ON ASSESSMENTS
House Passes Measure at Session Today - Two Other Bills Are
 Given the OK.

In the House this morning there bills and two memorials were passed and one bill was tabled. The bal ance of the morning was spent in re ceiving reports of committees and in discussing the measures as they came up.
 The committees recommended for passage Senate Bill ?, providing for the construction, maintenance and protection of roads by the Territory; Senate Bill 42 providing for direct primary, and Senate Bill 52, provid ing for the direct election of Ma tional committeeman and delegates and alternates to the national con ventions.
 The bill providing for the pur chase of a law library for the At torneyGeneral; granting a review on I writ of error in Territorial crim- inal cases, and the bill granting equalization of taxes to mining com panies paying the Federal tax of S3.00 on every stamp used in their mills, were passed by the House and llso the memorials providing for the waiving of assessment work of min CTS while at the front and for a gov ernment hospital at Unalakleet were. llsO passed. A notice to reconsider he vote on the Stamp Tax bill was given and it will come up to morrow
 House Bill 55, an act to establish Bureau of Mines, was laid on the table.
 The Agricultural College bill was recommitted by the House this after noon for amendments, and the bill providing acceptance of land for the same was voted to be carried over until tomorrow. A bill making it le- gal for pool rooms and other recrea tion halls to remain open on Sunday was advanced to third reading, to- gether with three Senate Joint Me- norials, the latter providing for the tollowng: Weekly mail service to Fortuna Ledge; Wireless station at Bethel, and releasing of oil fields.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
GERMANY AIDS PROTESTS TO
 RETURN HOME
Kaiser Permits Russian ExiIeS To Return to
 Country from
 Switzerland.

COPENHAGEN, April 25. - The German government has granted per mission to second delegation of Russian exiles to return to Russia from Switzerland.
 This time fifteen social revolu- tionists of the extreme radical type will be repatriated. The earlier dele gation was composed of Social Dem ocrats of milder persuasion.
 The fifteen exiles are headed by Nathanson. who next to Prince krop atkin, is the oldest Russian revolu tionist of prominence. Nathanson was one of the leaders in the original rev olutionary party of The Peoples Will" While Kropotkin was Nihil ist, Nathanson and his colleagues are extreme peace apostles.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

men, It is also particularly desired that as many automobiles as possible be in the views.
 Lecturer on Alaska
 The Rev. MT. Lewis has been lee turing on Alaska for eight years. He has gathered his data concerning the Territory carefully, and made many trips over the country to get it first hand. He lectures at the leading uni. versailles, for schools and churches More than 30 universities and col leges are on his list for the coming season. It will be his first Alas kan lecture with motion poictures however, and he is desirous that the leading city of Alaska should be well illustrated.
 MT. Lewis has just returned from the Westward. where he got films showing the Alaska railroad. the Cop per River & Northwestern line. Alas ka's first coal mine. and views ol all the principal towns there-includ ing Cordova. Valdez, Seward and An chorage.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
OLD-TIMER BURIED.

w. Snyder, an old-timer of Alas ka who has ben patient at the St. Ann hospital for the last six months, and who died yesterday from chronic heart trouble, was buried this afternoon by the C. w Young Company. The deceased man was formerly a resident oi Sitka and has made his home ir Alaska for the past 20 years. Ht was 5S years of age and had no rel atiyes.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
PORTUGAL NOW
 AFTER A LOAN
 FROM THE U. s.
Nation May Participate in Big Loan which Is
 To Be Given to the Allies. s3

NEW YORK, April 25.-.'ortugal ] short while ago started negotia- tions in this city looking to raising loan of good sized proportions. AL though bankers were inclined to con sider the proposition favorably, ne- sotiations were suspended, temporar- fly, on the declaration of war by the United States, and pending issuance of the national loan to the Allies. 1t is believed now by bankers that Portugal, under the auspices of Eng land, will participate in the credit ad- vance to the Allies.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
SHORTHAND

You can become s II o H A N 0 WRITER in months training. Learn the NEW RAPID" System Endorsed by the leading Business Col leges in the United States.
 Four Months Course $4o.o0 Enroll now for the summer school
 Private lessons if preferred)
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The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
SON AND BROTHER OF JUNEAU CITIZENS IS
 KILLED IN ACCIDENT

Mrs. D. J. Coulter and Mrs. D. J. Florence left this morning for the South to attend the funeral of the son and brother, E. J. Black well, who was accidentally killed in an auto accident in Idaho last Monday. The deceased was only 22 years of age and leaves a wife and baby.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
MILK FOR FRENCH BABIES.

NEW YORK, April 25. = Fifty thousand cans of condensed milk for the babies of Northern France have been shipped by the New York chapter of the American Red Cross as well as large quantities of cot ion and woolen underwear for women and children.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
COMMISSION GREETED.

Washington, April 25. = The French Commission arrived here to- day, coming up the Potomac on President Wilson's private yacht Mayfower. They are immediately greeted by American representa- tiveS.
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
ENGINES FOR AERoPLANEs.

TOLEDO, Ohio. April 25.--A To- cal automobile company today book ed an order for 4.500 aerop!lne engines for war purposes
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

quarrel for so many square miles of territory. You know thoroughly we'll that liberties of mankind alone are aminating the Allied cause. Therefore you have joined in this great conquest"
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25

Anyone who wishes wood from the school house may call at Juneau Transfer and have it for the tak1ng.tf
The Alaska daily empire., 1917-04-25
BRADY LEFT BIG FORTUNE MOSTLY
 IN RARE JEWELS

ATLANTIC CITY, April 25.-"Dia- mond Jim" Brady is said to have left a fortune of $5,000,000, of which $1,S00,000 is in jewels.