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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
BAD PRAIRIE FIRE AT
BR1TTIN BURNS SWATH

Brittin. N. D., May 15.-A prairie
fre, thought to have been kindled
py a spark from an engine, burned
over all of the territory between the
500 and the Northern Pacific tracks
west OF here yesterday. A large par
ty OF farmers joined in fighting the
flames and prevented the destruction
OF cattle and buildings. The grass is
unusually dry for this season of the
fires 3s grave.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
AMIDON WILL CALL IN
ANOTHER JUDGE TO TRY
CLARK.CROCKARD CASE

Fargo, N D.. May 15.-Judge Ami.
don OF the federal district court an
nounced today that he will call in
anotherjudge to try the Clarke Crock
ard cases at the term which opens in
Bismarck on Thursday. Judge Ami
don is disqualified to hear this ac-
ton.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15

hurry plants along more rapidly than
most chemical fertilizers. 5::..s
I have found that cut worms Will
seldom bother ,cucumbers if an onion
is planted in the middle of the hill.
Lettuce and cabbage require more
water than ay other garden stun.
Soft water is preferable to lard
water. r4s.l
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
CARD OF THANKS,

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our many friends and neigh
bors who so kindly assisted us dur
ing our recent bereavement in the
loss of beloved wife and mother.
JOHN HARTNETT AND FAMILY.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15

or course. 1t would be nice if every
body could have something to say
about running the war, but then there
wouldn be any war.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
HANDLING THE SUB ,ss,IE

VNINO1uSa TIE SO6 lSSO6,
When Uncle Sam decided to arm
merchantmen, what would Germany
naturally do9 Build submarines that
could make a strong fight, as well
Us shoot out torpedoes, of course.
If Germany has done this, the sub
marine proposition is threefold-to de-
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
Lowest

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4: This is the time for America :
4 to correct her objectionable :
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The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15

Germany is said to be building
noiseless submarines.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15

The Pixies. director Miss Tatley,
Auditorium, Nay i8.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15
WEATHER REPORT.

WEATHER hEFONV'
For "a hours ending at noon May
Is:
Temperature at 7 a. M. 81
Temperature at noon ........ rs
Highest yesterday .............. 10
Lowest yesterday ............. ~
Lowest last night .............. 81
Precipitation .................. None
Highest wind velocity ......... .I4'S
Forecast.
For North Dakota: Fair and con-
tinued warm tonight; Wednesday
partly cloudy and cooler north and
west portions.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1917-05-15

Peeler's Cash market at IS First
avenue is one OF the leading meat
markets of the city. Every choice line
of meats, always fresh from the pack
er, are to be had at this market. This
shop handles many orders for the ho-
tells of the city and does big an
nual business.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
NATIONAL HOME

Officer of the day, Capt. Frank Nc
kce.
Augustus r. Holt. late Co. A, 1st
Mass. H. A., has been granted a dis
charge from the Home.
Thomas Brown has returned from an
extended furlough passed with rela-
tives in Hopkinton, Mass
Burroughs were granted Thursday
to Edwin A. Norwood to Washing
ton, d. c.; Frederick II. S. Morrill, 70
Portland; Frank l.. CURLY to Lowell
and Albert A. Cole to Whitlngsviiie
Mass.
The moving picture program for
Friday evening will be Little Mar%
Sunshine in "Sunshine and Gold" a
five-part Pathe feature. Il comecy.
Deep Dyed Nillainy," and Tathe News
No. GO.
The following have been dropped
from the rolls Of tho Branch: George
Dolly. late Co. a. Sth Me. Inf: Charles
II. Robertson, late Go. RI. 27th Mass
INF: John Brown. late Co. c. goth T..
:. inf: John J. Dolan, late Co. G. 7th
t. s. Art; Rosario Fremau,.. late c.,
{, 9Th Mass. Inf: Michael Hostv, late
60. J.. 9th Mass. inf: Thomas W
knee'and. late Co. r. 18th Ne. Inf
Hnd Thomas F. Scallon, late U. s.
Navy
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
SEVEN HOSTILE
ATTACKS REPULSED

London, Sept. N.-The report from Field
Marshal Haig tonight refers briefly to
the operations of today In Flanders. On
the previous day seven powerful hostile
counter attacks. it says. we're repulsed
with heavy losses, and 1914 Germans were
taken prisoners.
The text of the report reads:
After all our detectives had been gain
ed yesterday seven powerful hostile coun-
ter attacks we're made during the after
noon and evening. All were repulsed with
heavy loss to the enemy.
"The total number Of prisoners cartur
ed in yesterdays offensive operation was
1914. including 4s officers. Our casualties
were again light.
ION the battle front today we improved
our positions slightly south Of Polvgon
Wood There has been considerable artil
lery activity on both sides at intervals
throughout the day
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
BATH FfREM EN-
Ana Some from Topshan and Bruins.
wick to Visit Brockton

There promises to be quite a large
delegation Of fire boys at the Brock
ton Fair firemens muster from Rath
and Maine
AS we have already announced. the
Denham Hose Reel Company Of Bath
with Is runners will probably 60 and
the other firemen have gotten their
courage up and propose to take tho
old kcnncbec hand tub along, TO-
Eether with about co men.
Now comes the Niagara Engine
Company of Brunswick which has
voted to 80 and will probably start
for Rrockton Oct a. The Niagara
boys are there with the brawnv mus
Gle and expect TO be able to make a
good showing
Tho AndrosCoggin Company of
Topsham has likewise voted. hut will
not take its engine along, being sat-
isfied to help out their fire brothers
from TIE town across the river hv
way Of helping on the brakes and
seeing that the Rrunswickcrs do not
get lost in the Rrockton forest.
which are some dark and dread at
fair time.
Niagara tub IS showing UP in good
TO be doing some practicing long he
fore dav before starting for Brock
ton. IL they expect to bring homo
some prize money. because at re-
cent trial OF the Niagara tub. The
crew was ohle to pump stream 200
feet-Bath Times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28

AS has been aptly said, Lord Strath-
coma was "studiously careless" about
his health. His chief afliction was
colds and it is a wonder that
through his imprudences, they did
not lead to serious illness.
An old Montreal friend, Mr.. c,
Hosmer, who is quoted in Mr.. Beckles
Wilson's Life of Lord Strathcona, re-
calls typical incident that happened
nearly twenty years ago:
Lord Strathcona was declared 10 30
very Ill and threatened with rneu.
monia. His private car was ordered
to be got ready for a trip to Florida
He learned suddenly that his presence
might be useful in Winnipeg. whore
the Manitoba school question had come
to the front. Without saying a word
to his doctor or to anyone. he ordered
his car to be attached to the Winri.
peg train, and off he went. LADY
Strathcona was greatly alarmed. and
came TO my office the next morning
was then general manager Of the
canadian Pacific Railway telegraphs,
We found out that he was AZ far az
the north side of Lake Superior AZ ths
time. and that 1t was thirty degrees
oeiow zero there. The night after he
arrived In Winnipeg he gave a ban.
quet to the Bishop Of Saint Boniface
When he returned to Montreal 7
spoke to him of how deeply concerned
not to say alarmed, Lady Strathcona
mad been. He smiled and said. eyes
remember that cold morning baa
10 break the ice in the pitcher when 7
got up."-Youth's COMPANION.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
U. S. MARINES WILL
SOON Be AT FRONT

Washington, Sept. 27.-When the first
expedition OF American troops, which
included the Marine regiment, reach.
cd Franco, the duty of provost guard
work fell TO the lot of a battalion of
marines, because Of the seasoned and
highly trained men in that orga MIA
tiCn.
There is said TO be little doubt that
a full brigade Of marines will soon be
at the front and at that time il Is viz
tually certain that it will be assigned
a place in fighting division for
trench duty. Recent reviews Of the
American forces in France have won
exceptionally high praise for the ma
rines, not only from the French gem
oral officers who have inspected Gen.
rcrshinE's forces. hut also from Gen
TcrshirC end other American army
officers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
MT. VERNON

SOCTH-Mr. and Mrs. A. L. BuzzeI,
and Miss Ruth Renoids of Dorchester,
Mass. have been passing a week at
Albion farm. They are visiting also
with friends in Skowhegan and Ran
gor before returning to their homo
making the trip by auto.
Mrs. James 3. Baker of Harwich-
port Mass, accompanied by her niece
Mrs. Emma Madden of Roxhurv
Mass, who have been visiting with
Ms. +. J.. Walker returned home on
Wednesday.
Ralph Giles of Boothbay was a din
ner visitor at Albion Farm Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen F. white NJ
Wayne have been visiting with Mr..
and Mrs. Q. L. Dunn of Maple Grove
Farm, returning home Monday after
noon.
Mrs. Lewis Johnson and daughter
Macelie enjoyed an auto trip to Au
gusta recently as guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. r. Walker.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
UNITY

". l.. Fairbanks. who is in the service
OF the United states. is at home for
week
Or. and Mrs. +. r. Carter Of Augusta
were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. r.
c whitaker
r. r. Whitehouse went to Boston Mon
day. where he will enter a school OF tech
nology.
The Portland Packing Co finished In
their factor Saturday night.
f. NJ Leonard OF Boston has been a
business visitor in town few days the
past week.
J. r. Taber and daughter Melia left
Tuesday morning for Quincy. Mass,
where they will pass the winter.
c. NJ Whitney and +. y. Chase were
business visitors In Augusta and Lewis
ton the past week.
Mr. and Mrs L. W. Knight were week
end guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. L. ]. Sander
son In Belfast.
Mrs. T. l.. Tozier and Mrs. Geo. Lead
the past week
Clarence Reynolds and c. H. Bartlett
left Wednesday Of last week for Aver,
Mass. where they will enter the United
States service.
Rev. VIM. Snow of Newport was in
town Monday.
Mrs. Wesley Blair OF Newton. Mass, Is
the rucs. Of her sister. Mrs. z. D. Chase
Mrs. Samuel Myrick and her sister, Mrs
Philbrick. returned from Portland Mon
day where they have been guests or
friends for the past two weeks.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
WINTHROP
Funeral of Mrs. Paulina Smith
Rev. and Mrs. Pearson and
Guests Attend Federation
Meeting of Ladies' Aid, North
VassalbOro

Rev. and Mrs y. r. Pearson, Mrs.
Mary A. Fuller and Mrs. Florena Da-
vies went to North Vassalboro in Mr..
Pearson's car to attend the fedora
ton meeting of the kennebec Valley
Nj. +. Ladies' Aid. 1t was a very in
teresting meeting, as the delegates
from the different churches represent
ed gave a report of the amount of
money raised during the year and the
methods employed.
Mrs. Augusta Eustis of Strong is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. Irving
Simpson, and her son, Allen Eustis.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Paulina
Smith was held at the home Of Mrs.
Cora Gordon, High street, Rev. n. r.
Pearson officiating.
Mrs. Smith was born in Vienna rs
years ago, the daughter of Manvah
and Sophia Hoyt. She was the widow
OF William Smith. Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith lived in Augusta, then went to
California, where Mr. Smith died four
years ago. Since that time his widow
mas lived in Mercer and Skowhegan.
coming from the hospital at Skowhe-
gan Monday. intending to pass the
winter with Mrs. Gordon. Mrs Smith
was suffering from an incurabre dis
ease and passed away very suddenly
Tuesday morning. Burial was at East
Readfeld beside sister One, sister
and several nieces and nephews sur
vive.
l.. T. Carleton is suffering from .
sprained knee. He is able to he at
his office but has to use a cane and
go carefully.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
OUTSIDERS WIN THE
RACES AT ROCHESTER

Rochester, N. H.. Sept. 27.-This was
bad day for favorites in the racing
at Rochester fair, honors generally 60
ing to outsiders. 1t was Governors day
end Governor Keyes was among the
spectators of the track events. The
summary:
2.1s CLASS TROT. PURSE $1,000.
Watercress. chm by Mainsheet
WanHoutoe) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1
Bettina, Inn (Crozier) ........... 2
Cornathan. bh (Fox) ............ 8 2 4
Cochato Maid, hm Jameson) =. 4 3
Time-214 IA; 2.13 IA; 214.
215 CLASS PACE, PURSE $500.
Fale Perkins, Jr., blkg by
Pale Perkins (Picklcs) =. 972 1 1
Colonel Big by Mansfield
Gohnson} ................. 1 l 2
DR.. Gordon. blkg by Gordon
Prince (CroZier) ......... S 2 2 70
Paul M. Mud Lake, RRoxanna, Fill
more Dillon, Border Lass and Dream
life also started.
Time-2.14 IA; 2,13; PIP IA; 214 IL;
Els; 2.1s.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
Brother-in.Arp

"A man was arraigned before a fudge
on charge of obtaining money under
raise pretences. He had Just entered
a store, pretending to be a customer,
tut proved to be a thief.
1our name is Jim Lickmore?" said
the judge.
Yes. sir"
And you are charged with a crime
mat merits long term in the pene-
tentiary?"
Yes. sir"
and You arc guilty Of the crime"
81 am"
And yoH ask for no mercy"
mo. sir"
You have had a great deal O,
'rounle within the last two years"
Yes. sir. I have"
You have often wished that YOU
were dead"
nave. please Your homer"
You wanted to steal enough money
10 take you away from this city"
You are right. judge"
II man had stepped IN and shot
you Just az you entered the store. voI
would nave said, Thank yo1, SIR
res sir | would. But. Judge. how
ala You find out so much ABOUT me-
Some time ago" said the judge,
with solemn air. II was divorced
from my wife. Shortly aftcrward YOU
married her. Tho result is conclusive.
| discharge YOU. Here. take this so
hill. You have suffered enough
Kreolite News.
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sLUsH FUND
Continued from Page One)

while we are investigating, let us see
who furnished all the postage stamps for
all the correspondence in regard to ex-
empting German boys from the navy"
Mr.. Hefin insisted that inquiry was adj
visable for the purpose of ascertatning
how a man stood on the war at home as
well as in Washington. In this connec-
ton he mentioned Rep. Baer, who, soon
after his election to Congress as a repre-
sentative of the non-partisan league. in
troduced a resolution asking for state
ment of the governments peace terms.
"Baer was elected by men who re-
pudated the war" the Alabama rep
resentative said, land II others are
pandcring to that sentiment let us
put the spotlight on them and know
where they are: II this, great move
is to. repudiate the Republican ana
Democratic parties and desert the
country in time Of war, it deserves
to be looked into.
Somebody Behind La Toilette
"Something is at work to give I'M
petus to this La Toilette campaign
that has started. We might as well
call a spade a spade. ! am going
to PROFOUND some questions 20 SOM"
members about this matter. l want
to know. and the country wants 20
know whether the government is be-
ing supported all over the country
by those in those positions OF trust"
Representative Doolittle Of Kansas.
whose inquiry resolution slightly
amended, probably will be adopted,
told the rules committee the state de-
partment was not opposed to an inS
vestigation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
READFIELD

Fast Mrs. Fred T.. Brown has a
reach tree which any one could well
be proud of. Her son, Chester View
mouth, planted the peach stone five
years ago. For two years they kept
the plant In the house, then transfer
red it to the ground, where it has
ttrived beautifully. A few days ago
she gathered dozen very large
peaches from the tree which were Of
a fine flavor and richly colored
Mrs. Mary Mears Scribner, who
owns and still occupies the old Mears
farm as a summer home has in addi-
ton to caring for a large garden,
flock of hens and horse done a great
deal Of Red Cross work this summer
At the time Of the Civil War Mrs.
Scribner was young girl and an old
er brother went to the war and never
returned. Therefore Mrs, Scribner es-
teens it q great satisfaction to do
what she can for our boys at the front.
A good many from this vicinity have
attended Pennington fair this week.
They report large crowds and a fine
fair.
The l.. S. c. will hold an all day
meeting Win MIS-. w lllldlfl NUM- iitS-
day, Oct. ?.
The remains of the late Mrs. Smith.
who died at the home Of her niece,
Mrs. Cora Gordon in Winthrop. were
brought here Thursday for burial in
the family lot. She was A sister of the
late George Davis, a former resident
Of this place.
C. J. Stephens Of Boston is visiting
his niece Mrs. John McKennon.
DEPOT-Rev. L. l.. Dunn of Bel
grade, who has been supplying the
pulpit here this summer. will preach
Sunday morning at 1890. He will speak
on some of the present day heresies,
taking for his subject. christian
Science, the Devils Masterpiece"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
Running the Race.

True sportsmanship is not limited -
the gridiron or race track or TENN,
court: 1t concerns the whole Of I,.s
Do you remember how, three year.
ago. the great college hall at Weue.
ley was destroyed by a fire from, wh,.,
many of the girls barely escaped viii
their lives? Personal possession.
valuable papers and collections. all n,
material things in the great buildirr
were lost. Yet three hours after ths
fire the whole college. gathered in .bs
chapel, were singing, 20 God. our helm
in ages past" and joining in Sa,n.
Pauls great exultation. II am per.
suaded that neither death, nor M
nor any other thing shall hs
able to separate us from the love a,
God. which is In Christ Jesus on,
Lord"
1T is fine thing to be enthusiasts
over victory the president said that
morning. ut is better thing TO have
enthusiasm in defeat"
There could be no defeat for such
spirit as That. The magnificent sequel
of uninterrupted work and immediate.
ly restored buildings was only wha.
must follow, from the great laws NJ
life.
That unconquerabie spirit is no less
an ideal in religion itself. It was
girl who was teaching physical cul.
ture-dissatisffed, unhappy. almost
failure because she was denying her
best self--who one day faced matters
squarely. 81 saw" she said after.
wards, that hadn't been fair "a Cod
and | resolved then and there that
was going to turn about. I was going
to put into my religion the qualities
taught my girls to show in their
games
That means that she was tn kee,
herself in training spiritually, to Sbev
unquestioningly to give unflnchlnv
loyalty to God. And such LOYALTY and
such obedience mean victory-for God
cannot be defeated whether in his uni.
verse or in human soul.-ThA
Youths Companion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
Burglar Proof.

Mans Inventive genius has mere
woman hacFed off the map when Il
comes to finding personal secret hid
ing places for money as was proved
the other night when Arthur Metland
registered AT tho St Francis Hotel
from Montreal. Canada.
Finding only 50 cents IN his pocket
when he wished to pay Joseph Ward.
the clerk. for his room. he CALMLY
reached down to his trousers leg lust
below the knee. unhuttoned a tiny
pocket there, unlocked a small door
which was built into an artificial leg
he wears and pulled out the necessary
money in a purse
Mr. Metland declined to saw any
thing In explanation to the gaping no
tel patrons except that he was from
Montreal where ne had been the VIC
tim OF train accident. and was 90
ing to High Point. y. c.. and didn't
want 70 he bothered before he wen. 20
hed,-st. Paul Pioneer-Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-28
WINSL0W

Mrs. Ellen Sturdivant, formerly of
Manchester, n. H., is guest of her
daughter Mrs. Sam Chaffee.
The relief organization held its
meeting Thursday afternoon at the
church parlors. A goodly number at
tended A number of comfort bags were
next week.
Ruth, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Alex Herd. has returned from a weeks
visit at the home Of her uncle. James
Herd, Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs Alfred B. Patterson,
sen George and daughter Elizabeth of
Tulsa, Oklahoma, and who have been
passing the summer at Drunright
Okla, are expected Saturday for
visit at the house Of Mr.. Pattersons
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Pat
terson.
Mrs. Fred Blake and mother Of AL
bion were guests Thursday at the
home Of Mr. and Mrs. CECIL Blake.
Mrs. Frank Stuart Jr., has returned
from the hospital and is able to he out
She plans to so to Clinton Saturday
Mrs. Sam Clark attended the Ban
gor Festival Thursday.
Frank Fuller of Hallowell has ac-
copied a position at the H. &; w. mill
and is stopping at the home Of Mrs.
p. f. Matheson.
Mrs. Sarah Jones Of Portland was
guest Thursday at the home of Mrs.
Albert Balentine.
Joseph Eaton, Albert Balentine.
Charles Chapman, Lemuel and Leon
ard Bowden. Thomas Farren and Miss
Leah Flanders attended the Athens
fair Thursday.
Mrs. n NJ. Aubin. while en- route to
her home at Lewiston FROM Lake Cob
be sseecontee. where she passed the
summer, was guest Of Mrs. Frank G..
Pooler.
Miss Erma Reynolds leaves today
(Friday) for Fort Fairfield, where she
will resume her teaching at the High
school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fremont Huff and sons
have returned to their home on Lith-
cow street, after passing the summer
at the farm Of Mrs. Ella Reynolds.
Miss Marion Stanley is attending the
Bangor Musical Festival
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. G.. Miller, after
passing a. week at China lake, have re-
turned to the home Of Mrs. Miller's
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Flewellng.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Withee and
Mrs Harry Harmon attended the
Pennington fair Wednesday.