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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10
Geology In Warfare.

1t Is evident that to the various
branches Of knowledge that go to
make up the science of strategy there
must be added another-geology. 1t
Is not enough TO be able to pick out
n hillside or bit of meadow land that
will best lend itself to the tactics
planned. The commanding officer
fighting now being war of intrench.
,ments-must choose position that
will also be "digable." II beneath a
deceptive light surface there Is moth
ing but rock, trenches will be impos-
sible, and his troops will have no
chance against an intrenched enemy.
Literary Digest.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10

"No, don't" admitted Arthur
"but I'll bet you're the fellow who
recommended me TO McGraw."
That's right" responded the strang-
er, and he went on to relate confiden-
TALLY how through his influence the
Little Napoleon had signed Fletcher.
"Well," sighed the player as the
stranger departed, there goes No. L.
Before l leave Dallas will be in
formed by 100 individuals that each
one was responsible for McGraw sign
ing me. 1t happens every time come
here"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10

tits
Covsk bman
Fohl word.
breaking
show The stuff had
battle Brother
him. I'm
ad he word
o. it.
family there another brother john who
third
Muskm down the sticks John older than Stanley
right big
rhereeve n pitcher out of him.
has myself" vouchsafed Stan
should
infelder believes
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10
BASCBALl
STORIES

On account of large cuts In salary
the catchers may hold benefit mask
ball.
In the place Of the players and the
umps-AIany are bawled but few get
away with it.
A picture some artist should paint
-Left-handed pitchers feeding the
little squirrels.
Fan says he loves to see fight,
which Is the reason he prefers base
ball to boxing.
Some twirlers can't put much on the
ball, but gee, you oughta see what they
can load on a fork.
Two reasons why ball player
likes to come back home-The first
and fifteenth of the month.
Nick Altrock says he amt much
of batter, but he can bunt farther
than anyone in the league.
Manager Mathewson of the Reds Is
elated over the excellent showing OF
his mainstays, Wingo and Clarke.
Outfielder Dicky Bayless, turned
ndrift by Salt Lake, has been signed
by the Lincoln Western League club.
II the vacant lots are utilized for gar
dens, where will the future baseball
stars of the country get their train
ing?
Branch Rickey's rise in the baseball
world is good example of what can
be accomplished in the national pas
time.
The troubles of Frank Chance
have Just really begun. Word from
the Angel city is that Pitcher Hi Jas
per has reported.
The new Providence club has nota-
ble list Of stockholders. Among them
are Grover Beeckman of Rhode Island
and Senator Gerry.
Although Wilbur Robinson's Dodgers
possess the National league pennant,
the portly manager does not expect
to repeat this summer.
President Ed Barrow of the Interna-
tional league Is said to have himself
recommended Otto Knabe for the man.
agement of the Providence team un-
der its new ownership.
.
It is. alleged that once when he was
in the midst Of batting slump Mcln-
mis- went to the boss and asked that
his salary be reduced. Fellow who print
ed that yarn must be trying 70 get
Stuffy In bad with the gang.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10

It is. alleged that once when he was
in the midst of batting slump McIn-
mis- went to the boss and asked that
his salary be reduced. Fellow who print
ed that yarn must be trying 70 get
Stuffy In bad with the gang.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10
MANY SAW FLETCHER FIRST
Giant Shortstop Has No Trouble In
Locating Friends Who Tipped
Him Of to McGraw.

One day last spring when the Giants
were in the Southland they arrived in
Dallas for an exhibition game. They
had been at their hotel scarcely five
minutes when n stranger approached
Arthur Fletcher.
'How are you, Fletch, old man?" he
exclaimed, as he grasped the shortstop
by the hand. do you remember me?"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-05-10
Sister Was Fond Of Mu,lc.

Big Sister--Oh, do hope papa will
take me to the concert. I'm SO fond OF
music.
Little Brother--Huh! Then why
don't you never let me play my drum
In the house?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23
ASSOCIATION To
BE REORCANIzED
travellers Protective Order in Rock Is
farB and Moline Is 10 he Revived
hv Directors.
WILL INCREASE MEMBERSHIP
officials go Be IN Two Cities Tomor-
-av and Rally Session wiz BE Held
az NeH Harper,
NE MBERsHIP

-.--z directors n tas Illinois div5s-
49, ~ cha travellers. Protective asso-
....-.- ~. ~ areud tomorrow in Rock
.-...-.- .-sfe+s,-, fr +ls lTo~t
de-aE mace ~ -@#tf7 ----@ s'5' q s--l'-S
fle local ltass o7- ems ne
been made Tor p Dig ta--tE on s2a~1Ida5
and The mem I3E snip d the post Is
busy with r CAM pa4sh to increase tls
membership .a connection vain the
visit of the state oilea-a- I'VE mem
ba-s RI aae a9@Ea "lAL ia@1h EtocA 1a-
land tonight LoAol fo" "4t Ds ae-
voted r. H7eL.2s me .21-, = en- ,5el7 o.
.az organization IN - LLle re" Llal per
The Ht= s-el5 io-el-..e aasoI---~
ton # Ha#.=A q a7at .5dltaoA ~3Alt-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23
Body Pound In mississippi.

Coroner a N Mackey was called
YESTERDAY 70 hold an inquest over the
body Of man who was found floating
in the Mississippi river SIX and half
miles west Of Eliza In this county. The
body was discovered just off Blanchard
island which lies a short distance Off
the east bank OF the river c. w Mel
son OF Muscatine, who was rowing up
tno river between the stretches tsf ice.
found the body OF the unknown man
floating face up. Mr.. Nelson's boat
bumped into the body He tied the
body 20 the island and as soon as pos
sible reached q telephone. calling Cor
oner King OF Muscatine Coroner
King Informed Nelson that Coroner
Iackey Of Mercer was +he person to
handle the case. Coroner Nackev was
accordingly notified. The body OF the
unfortunate man, vino could not be iden-
tilted. bad evidently been floating in
t1s river for great length of time.
Judging from its condition. The body
Is that Of a man aged about So years,
bve feet nine inches in height, with
gray hair and long gray mustache.
There was blue spot upon the front
Of the left ear. All teeth were pres
aut except one In the upper jaw. HISS
weight was placed al lT5 pounds. The
following articles were found upon
the person Of the drowned man One
pair Of steel framed glasses in p leath-
or case, one leather p0ebetbooE c1u-
tanning some small pieces of money
and q small key. q large key was also
found attached 20 q strap upon which
were the letters s.. H. S. A pocket
knife with two blades was also found
in the clothing, "A circumstance which
F---. %.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

County AgricuIturists J. f. Gilmore
and Earl ". BTungton of the farm
management branch OF the University
of Illinois are about the county this
week demonstrating the farm account
ing system and installing its use with
as many farmers as wish TO use it. This
Is q system which lis fast becoming
popular with the farmers everywhere
Yesterday these gentlemen held two
meetings. one in Norwood as ! p ~
and the other In Burgess al 3 p. m-
Today is the last day Of the meetings
Meetings were held this morning at
Narstop and this afternoon at Hamlet
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

Another Of the popular ragtiue
bowling tournaments Us being held at
the Valentine alleys. The touTra-
ment started Tuesday morning and
viii extend over period of two
weeks. Prizes viii be given i'm the in
dividuaI and tw0-men events ait the
close Of the tournament. An entrance
fee OF % cents Is being charged.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

The GLchrist coal mine at AIather-
Vile was closed yesterday because Of
the shortage of cars. The strike scare
had caused the company 90 load all
the cars available and now ne empty
ones are to be had This is the first
day that the mine has not run since
the commencement Of winter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23
Two Small Blazes.

Two small fires occurred in the city
yesterday, one at 1870 q. No. and the
other at 5 p. m. The morning fire
took place at the Ray Dooi residence
on North Maple street. A gasoline
range exploded while Mrs. D0oi was
starting to prepare dinner. Flour was
used effectively i'm subduing the flames
so that no considerable damage re-
suited The afternoon fire occurred at
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23
ALEDO AT A GLANCE
Daily Doings in Mercer County's Busy Capital

she alex Williams home on South
Hickory street a small hole was
burned id the roof 81 the home. prob
ably caused By the fue being defec~
tive Tho blaze was almost suhdued
when the fire depaTtm eut arrived upon
thA scane IN both caaes-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

The powers named he declares
should combine their armies ana nav
#ez and declare 10 tine world that all
conflicts arising between nations
which cannot he settled hv diplomatic
means. should BE submitted for Jude
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

shIro sa6atanI. who recently returned
from 1hs United States after am off
ciaf mission to Europe EGe states
man deveIous his idea e the official
orKan of the Japan Peace society aud
the American Peace Society % Japa1
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

THE LATE DRESSES

One house in each community throughout the
United States shall offer Poiret models the public.
In the trj-cities and environs the Young & Nc
Combs store has thar exclusive privilege.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

Local Committee
Nationwide Thrift Campaign
American Bankers Association
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1917-03-23

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Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
HoIdrege Finds Nebraska
Crop Prospects Are Bright

\ General Manager Holdrcge OF the
Burlington has returned from an in
spection trip over the lines west OF
the Missouri river. He was accom-
panied by H. E. Byran, Chicago, vice
president in charge of operation. Says
Mr.. Holdrege:
"The crop outlook in Nebraska was
never brighter aside from the winter
wheat. The acreage OF that cereal is
snall, owing to so many fields hav-
ing been wipter-killed. In the west
ern part off the state, however, this
grain came through in fine shape and
large yield is promised.
Corn is making good progress and
the few warm days have given it a
wonderful growth. Farmers are busy
everywhere and they are in their
fields from morning until night. The
acreage is enormous as compared with
former years"
According to Mr.. Holdrege, Vice
President Byram. who continued 70
Chicago is Nof the opinion that no
new work will be started alorg the
Burlington lines this year. About all
that will be done will be to keep up
maintenance and take care of the busi-
ness.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
UNION WILL NOT
MIX IN PAY ISSUE
Teachers Behind Organization
Movement Declare Purpose
is for Professional Bet
terment Alone.

The public school teachers who are
behind a movement to form an organ
ization in Oman declare there is no
thought OF connecting the salary prop
osition with this proposed union"
At a general meeting OF the teach
ers, E. D. Gepson, principal OF Fort
School for Boys, presiding, the mat
ter was discussed and statements
made that the purpose OF the organlza-
ton would be for professional bet
tcrment. ..
Unionizing Of public school teachers
is growing among the cities OF this
country. +.
Frahcis a. Rrogan OF the Board OF
Education explained TO the teachers
the financial problems confronting the
school directors and explained the
proposal to grant an increase OF pay
beginning September !, 1918
The recommendations OF the COM
mittee on teachers and course of study
now before the board for considera-
ton follow:
ray Each mOHtH.
"As to the method of payment that
salaries be paid in twelve equal in
stallments for each of the twelve CAL
endar months OF the fiscal year be-
ginning July and ending June so,
that payments be made between Au-
, gust and August 10, between Sep
tember | and September 10, and be-
tween October and October 10, and
the next succeeding payment the first
of each OF the months following, in
GLIDING June, and the twelfth and last
payment to be paid at the end OF the
school year-deductions for absence
to be governed by the present rules
on the basis OF l.lo0 for each days
absence. 49,.
"As to the increase in salaries, we
recommend an increase for all teach
ers in the grade schools, except prih-
cipals, to take effect September J.,
1918, on the following basis: An in
crease OF the maximum of 10 per cent,
or that the maximum will be $l,l0O
for the year l9l8-l9, to apply to ten
payments, beginning September 10
and ending in June. All tlaries be-
low the maximum shall be increased
$50 year il. addition to til auto
matte increase accorded by the rules.
I'VE further recommend that an
entire readjustment of the method Of
the 1alaries of principals of the grade
schools shall be worked out by the
board as soon as practicable and in
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Invents Shield for Ships
AGAINST Torpedo Attacks

John o. Rourke of Florence has
received a letter from Secretary OF
the, Navy Daniels acknowledging re-
ceipt of drawings and specifications
of shield il vented by Mr.. Rourke
for protecting ships from torpedoes.
Mr.. Daniels states that the question
of shield or guard for merchant
ships is being taken up by special
committee and that Mr.. Rourke's let
ter and drawing have been submitted
to this board for consideration and
action.
Mr.. Rourke's invention consists Of
a sort OF fender sloping from the side
of ship into the water. This is
made OF iron pipes or rods. 1t can be
drawn up hen the ship is not in the
danger zone. When in action it
would catch a torpedo, which would
run up the sloping surface Of the fen
der instead of proceeding on its way
to strike the ship. 1t has the added
advantage of catching and holding the
torpedo after it has detected it from
striking the ship.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Omaha War News

No more men will be accepted for
the machine gun company OF the
Fifth Nebraska regiment unless they
are especially adapted to such work,
according to Lieutenant Rouse OF the
Hotel Edward recruiting station.
General Hall advised me yesterday
that the company was full, but that
Nif ] should come upon men who are
well adapted to work in the machine
gun company / am at liberty to re-
cali men already accepted" he said.
One of the first men to enlist IN the
machine gun company here was
Charles Parker, salesman Tor the
Burroughs Adding Machine company
of Des Moines.
Men are being recruited at the Ho.
tel Edward station for the Fifth and
Sixth regiments OF the Nebraska Ma
ton Guard also.
Captain Mckinley reports that he
needs 1928 more men in order to NIL
the quota for the Omaha district.
The figures are: Omaha district
quota. 4,8l0; men received up to and
including June IL, 3,4S7; men required,
823.
The Ancient Order Of United
Worknen band furnished the music
for Wednesdays recruiting parade.
The postoffice band has volunteered
10 play that part for Thursday and
the parade tomorrow will start az
I2.45. DR.. Clark's drum corps will
appear in the parade on Friday.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
SALUTE OF GUNS To
MARK FLAG RAISING
Patriotic Speeches and Exer-
cises to Feature Flag
Presentation at Court
House Thursday.

Patriotic speeches AND a salute OF
twenty-one guns will mark fag-raiS-
ing exercises at the court house
today at noon. The exercises
start at 1880 and the flag will be
raised at noon.
A huge flag has been donated to
the county by an unnamed citizen,
whose identity will be disclosed at the
exercises. The ag is 25x35 feet and
is too large to fly on any OF the flag
staffs atop the court house.
The flag will be unfurled from a
new ninety-hve-foot flagstaff erected
on the lawn in front of the north en-
trance of the county building. Seven
tons OF crushed. rock, several loads
of sand and nearly seventy sack OF
cement, in addition to a ton or more
of reinforcing steel, went into the
concrete base which will support the
giant staff. y,
The fagpole is one of the highest
and most substantial in the city, al
though its altitude is dwarfed by
surrounding high buildings.
Judge Lee Estelle of the Douglas
county district court will preside at
the fag-raising exercises. Captain I,
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Former 0mahan Controls
Colorado Mountain, Road

Harry, O'Neill, for number of
years engaged in the practice of law
in Omaha, but who later bought a
cattle ranch in Custer county, where
he went into stock raising on an ex-
tensive scale, has sold out and gone
TO Denver, where he has become a
railroad magnate.
Mr.. O'Neill has orr, ,Anized syndi-
cate OF Omaha and Denver capital
lists and has bought one Of the rail.
road operated from the Colorado
metropolis into the mountains. He
has been elected president of the
company and general manager of the
corporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Semi-C Centennial Program
At Lincoln Thursday

800 A. M.-opening historical
museum.
$40 A. M.-Arrival Colonel
Roosevelt at Burlington station
1000 A. M.-Band concerts.
1000 A. M.-Elks' flag ceremony.
1890 A. M.-Unveiling portraits
of ]. Sterling Morton, Charles Bes-
sey, Robert w. Furnas, Isaac Pol
lard and R. w. Daniels in Nebraska
Hall of Agricultural Fame.
zoo P. M.-Great patriotic pa
rade reviewed by Colonel Roose-
velt.
$50 P. M.-Address by Theodore
Roosevelt on "Americanism," fol-
lowed by informal reception.
$50 P. M.-Band concerts and
daylight fireworks.
500 p. M.--Pageant Of Nebraska
at state fair grounds coliseum, Colo
mel Roosevelt the guest of the even
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Uric Acid
Eradicated
(By DIR. N. c. CooK.D

A poison as dangerous as strychnin
is manufactured within our own body,
called uric acid. When it accumulates
in the body and the kidneys fan to
carry it off, we suffer from dull head
ache, sleeplessness, muscular pains,
lumbago, or it may cause rheumatism
or gout. The uric acid can be seen in
the cloudy sediment in the water
what is called the "brick-dust," noted
on the sides of the vessel containing
it--after few hours standing. The
water is jscant, high-c -colored, strongly
acid, and this should be danger sign,
and If not taken in time, by cutting
out the meat, tea and alcohol, may
end in rheumatism or gout.
Drink plenty Of water between
meals--a pint of hot water half an
hour before meals--and take Anuric
double strength). This was first dis.
covered by DR.. Pierce, of the Surgical
Institute in Buffalo, N. Y, and is
harmless to the system, but sure and
effective in carrying off the uric acid.
1t stimulates the kidneys and helps
them to carry off the uric acid poison.
Anuric can be obtained at almost any
drug store, and helps to counteract
the acidity Of the system.
A blockade in the intestines piles a
heavy burden upon the liver. If the
intestines are choked or clogged up,
the circulation of the blood becomes
poisoned and the system becomes
loaded with toxic waste, and we suf-
fer from headache, yellow-coated ton
que, bad taste in mouth, nausea, or
gas, acid dyspepsia, langour, debility,
yellow skin or eyes. At such times one
should take a pleasant laxative. Such
a one is made Of the May-apple, leaves
of aloe and root of jalap, first ex-
tracted and put into ready-to-use
form by DIR. Pierce, nearly fifty years
ago, and sold by all druggists as DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Peuets.--Adv.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Mortgage for $115,0O0,0O0
Filed by Smelling Company

A mortgage for $ll5,0O0,0O0 was
filed Wednesday morning with the
Douglas county registrar,of deeds by
the American Smelling and Refining
company, The mortgage is being
filed at all points in the country where
the smelling company has holdings.
It is made out to the Federal Trust
company OF New York and is to cover
a new bond issue.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Corn in Good Demand, but
Nobody Wants Any Wheat

Corn was in good demand on the
Omaha market Wednesday, but no
one wanted wheat Bids were lower
and holders preferre to carry their
wheat over in anticipation of higher
prices. Receipts were seventeen cars.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14

Lee Donavon, As years old, who
police say eloped from Cannon Falls,
Mime, with Ida Jolstad, Is, leaving
his wife at home, was bound over to
the United States district court when
arranged before Commissioner Nc
Laughiin Wednesday afternoon. He
is charged with violation of the Mann
law.
Miss Jolstad is being held as wit
ness. Pending arrangement OF his
bail, which was set at 81, 500. Donovan
was locked up at the county Jail.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14

E. Adams will present the flag to the
county on behalf of the donor. Sew
cral short patriotic speeches will be
made and the Spanish War Veterans
drum corps and Armours Glee Club
will furnish music.
Omaha daily bee., 1917-06-14
Real Estate Board Buys
$4,000 More of War Bonds

The Omaha Real Estate board at
its noon meeting voted to increase
its Liberty bond subscription from
S25,000 to $4,000.
The Dickinson press., 1917-05-05
TAYLOR NEWS.

H. E. Skauge made a business trip
to Dickinson Friday in his car.
Herman Leutz made a trip to Dick
inson Tuesday, returning Wednesday.
Ladies Aid lunch was served at the
John Wecker home on Wednesday
afternoon.
Mrs. Pat. McGrath returned Satur-
day from Dickinson, where she visited
a few days.
Mrs. Henry Hecht entertained the
T. B. & B. c. at her home Thursday
afternoon.
J. P. Weyrens returned to Roches-
ter, Mimi, Saturday after spending a
few days here collecting.
Miss Elva Kyseth was a passenger
to the county seat Friday to have
some dental work done.
Roy Bobb, who has spent some
time in Utah, arrived here Tuesday
evening for a visit with his folks.
Mrs. Paul liner, who has spent the
winter at Bismarck, arrived at the
ranch on Knife river Sunday.
Albert Brademeyer came home Sun
day morning from Fargo, where he
has been attending school all winter.
J.. H. Caldwell received last Friday
q carload of cattle, which he bought a
few weeks ago at Miles City, Mont.
Harry Christen of Werner is spend
ing the week here, visiting with his
folks, Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Christen.
A number of our teachers went to
Dickinson last Thursday to attend the
annual meeting of the Missouri Slope
Educational Association.
Mrs. John Laubscher and daughter,
Wilma, returned home Saturday, after
spending a few days with her brother,
Otto Hennings, and family at Dickin-
son.