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The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23
POETS CORNER
TEN LITTLE COCKTAILS
By Christopher Morley.

BY Christopher Morley.
One little cocktail between me and
You said: Another one?"
Then there were two.
Two little cocktails, jolly as could
be;
Along came Freddy, and then there
were three.
Three little cocktails-'I never
take more"
But Freddy insisted, and h-n,
there were four.
My head began to spin and buzz
like a hive,
But no one would weaken, and so
there were five.
Five little cocktails, guaranteed to
Lets try a Glover Club''-and
then there were six.
Six little cocktails feel just like
HEAVIER.
Zone more to sober up"-and that
made seven.
Seven little cocktails-it must be
getting !; te.
This ones on me, Bill" and then
there were eight.
Eight little cocktails dancing down
your spine...
bad luck to quit now" and so
there were nine.
Nine little cocktails soon become
ten
Observation-Disclosures!
Ring for the ambulance
Never Again!
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

park department has been using
them in various ways.

park department has been using
them in various ways.
The wire was shipped to B.
Farrell, commissioner Of public
works, from Monessen, Pa, by
the Pittsburgh Steel Co. This
wire reposes on ground belong
ing to L. A. Gunderson at Lester
Park. When Mayor Prince went
out of office, he informed Mayor
Magney that no wire was de-
livered and that information also
was the basis Of the Ri p-saw's
previous article.
The park employees declare
that this wire never. was put on
park ground and never turned
over to the park department. Mr..
Cleveland declares that there are
SO rolls, instead of 20 rolls: 1t
aggregates about 400 rods in
length.
Mr.. Huber was ready to put
up the wire at his own expense
but was never given the chance.
The B. P. O. E.. did not deliver
the elk because two males, only,
were available, hence it was de-.
cided to wait a year and deliver
gentleman elk and lady elk,
with hope that Mother Nature
and DIR. Stork would add to the
herd.
The city failed to get it's Zoo.
It does not even own its own
fox.
An exchange says that the
Rip-saw takes exception to the
D. NJ. & N. Ry. furnishing big
Marmon car to chief McKercher
and then takes the position that
the chief would be a fool to use
his own car on work showed onto
him by the railway company.
The Rip-saw takes no excep-
ton to a car being furnished by
the Missabe railway for the use
Of the police department. 1t
takes exception to any such pres
emf being made the chief person.
ally because such action would
be contrary to law as well as
public policy. Donation OF any
such car should be made, by bill
of sale, directly to the city OF
Duluth, with privilege Of saying
that the police department should
have it's exclusive use.
! Obedience to the law hurts no
| one, even a chief Of police or a.
railroad company. The Missabe
! railway company may be COM
plimented on it's thoughtfulness
| but laws should not be violated.
The Rip-saw never has under
| stood that the work of guarding
the ore docks was "shoved onto"
the chief. 1t is generally under
stood that he is being we'll paid
| and that he cheerfully and very
faithfully looks after the guard
ing. It would surprise no one
if the salary from the Missabe
railway is fully equal to what
chief McKercher draws from the
citv.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

If Duluth people were genu-
inely enough American to hold
a genuine Fourth of July cele-
bration, a drawing event would
be an automobile race between
"Unele Bob" McKercher and
Col. Charles w. Fitzgerald. It
would be some race, believe me.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23
ALLEE SAMEE DAMON
PYTHIAS. =.

"The mutual admiration So
ciety of which only editor Koen
of the Biwabik Times and county
auditor Halden are members IS
really a most beautiful thing"
says The Mesaba Ore. "Odin has
been a party to a great many
combinations of the same char
acter but the other member
catches him at it before long and
then you can, feel the chilliness
in the most remote parts. "
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

let and green; plaids on the fat
ones and stripes on the lean;
skirts much too short for the
frisky spring breeze-backward,
turn backward, oh Time, if you
please; something is wrong with
our maidens, we fear; oh, give
us the girls as they used to
appear.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23
WA-JTED-A REAL GIRL

Backward, turn backward, oh
Time in thy flight, and give us
a maiden dressed proper and
right. We are so weary of
broad-brimmed blue hats, rain
bow-striped stockings and choco-
late spats, cheeks that are tinted
a bright sunset glow, scent Of
sweet violet wherever they go !;
pockets in skirts, big bows scar
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

If every section of st. Louis
county felt the interest in scrub
bling out the courthouse as they
do up around Floodwood, the
marble-lined structure would be
so clean that fly would trip up
in it.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

If you wish to read about how
pretty the outside Of some Of our
clocks are, read the daily papers.
If you wish to see the inside Of
those clocks and understand how
the wheels 60 round, read the
Rip-SaW,
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23

A perusal of the columns of
the Duluth Rip-saw after supper
ought to make a bad night of it
for county auditor Halden.-
Tower Weekly News.
The Duluth rip-saw. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1917-19??, 1917-06-23
STREET CARS WILL ENTER LONG SUFFER-
/, ING SUBURB THIS YEAR.

Compromise Agreement For Trolley Line Extension
Effected Between City Commissioners and
!; Street Car Company Last Monday-The Rip
: saws Original Ideas and Suggestions Literally
= Adopted-More Facts and Figures About the
Zoo-Further Discussion Over "Uncle Bob's"
, Big MarmOn Car.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
GOOD MEN APPLY
 FOR ENTRANCE IN
 OFFICERS CAMP
Despite Expiration of Time Limit Several Recom- mended for Accept
 ance Yesterday

Capt. J. B. Hutchinson, recruiting off, cer for the officers reserve corps, is very much elated over the class of men who have applied for admission to the train ing camp at Fort McPherson. Yesterday he received the application of Leland Scott of Birmingham. a man who stands high in business circles, being employed las a traffic and rate expert by several of the leading coal companies of the dis trict
 MT. Scott asked for service anywhere he is assigned but prefers the cavalry service. having had experience as a horse- man. and being exceptionally fond of horses. He was recommended for serv- ice, although his application was late in being received. Mir. Scott has business working Knowledge of French and a smattering of German, which will work in his favor when his application is re- ceived by the department
 w. s. Hatch. vice president of the Sheffield National bank. and manager of the Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia Light and Traction system applied for admission to the camp. MT. Hatch is highly recommended and is anxious to en- ter the training camp. He Is 3S years of age.
 Two attorneys from West Point. Miss. Daniel A. Dawson and Edward Hamlin. were also recommended for acceptance. Leon c. Bradley, city editor of The Age Herald. was accepted Tuesday night
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
MAKING PLANS FOR ''POST-C CONVENTION
 TRIP 0F R0TAR|ANS
Chairmen of Committees Announced at Luncheon Yesterday-Over 800
 Acceptances

The Rotary club announces chairmen of the various subcommittees that will handle the entertainment of the visitors to Birmingham on the post convention trip that will follow the adjournment ot the national convention in Atlanta in June. Over 800 Rotarians have accepted the local clubs invitation.
 T. Fl. Rennie is chairman of the com mittee on information. which will oper headquarters in Atlanta during the con vention. R. H. Woodrow is chairman of the committee to establish information bureaus at the Tutwiler hotel and the Terminal station, check visitors bag gage and provide rest rooms for the ladies.
 John c. Henley is chairman of the au- tomobile committee, to secure machines to take the visitors over the city.
 Carson Adams is chairman of the bar becue committee in charge of arrange ments for the barbecue to be given at Bayview.
 J. w. Donnelly was given the high honor of being made chairman of the committee on entertainment for the wis., iting ladies.
 The committee named to investigate labor conditions and the activities of labor agents in this district. reported, and motion to continue the committee prevailed. The report recommended that all newspapers in Birmingham and Bes- semer be requested not to receive adver- tising from labor agents. and to request the city. county and state governments to raise the license on labor agents to s5O,00O per annum; to enlist the aid of all Rotary clubs in the state; to ask county officers to lessen the number of arrests of negro laborers for gaming.
 The California Boys band gave several selections being the guests of the club, and talk by the director. Major Peix- otto, was heard Dr. H. M. Edmonds and J. Frank Rushton also made short talks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
SALE OF WASTE GAS ] NOT CONTEMPLA
 IN NEGOTIATIONS
City Insisted That By Product Gas Contain More Than 300
 B. T. us

in connection with the proposed utill-
 zation of by-product gas by the people of Birmingham as a patriotic means of
 aiding in conserving the coal supply of
 the district discussion yesterday was
 turned to previous efforts on the part of
 the city, the Birmingham Railway, Light
 and Power company as distributor, and
 the Tennessee company as manufacturer
 of the gas. to get together under satis- factory arrangement.
 ] Representatives of the Tennesse com
 pany yesterday called attention to the
 fact that there were two points which should be emphasized in connection with the negotiations
 In the first place, the sale of waste
 gas" was never considered The gas which it was proposed to sell to the dis tributing company was such as the Ten-
 nessee company was able to use in it's
 own industrial operations in case 1t wers not sold to others.
 In the second place the by-product gas which it was proposed to use contained
 less than 800 British thermal units. where as the city at no time was willing to consent to the use of any gas unless it contained more than 800 B. T. Us. The
 cost of bringing the available by-product
 gas up to the standard demanded by the city was one of the main points which
 ultimately caused the suspension of the negotiations.
 l At the time of the discussions the points involved were recognized as somewhat t complicated and lengthy report by an expert engineer from another city was published in the newspapers, but com plaint was made that too few citizens
 had taken pains to study the details of that report.
 Sentiment then, as now. among citi- zens generally was in favor of using the by-product gas If an equitable arrange
 ment could be made. The manufacturers of the gas, however, were then, as now, in the position that if they sold the gas they would have to use coal for the op- erations in which gas was utilized and that the price received for the gas must
 necessarily be based upon this considera- tion and not upon the assumption that l 1t was waste gas" that was to be sold.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

are doubly assured that he will direct his efforts exactly on tise lines that Is laid out in the policy and purpose of this board, that is to apply this money for inspection and the dipping of cattle quarantined or infected by ticks. The cattle with no ticks will not be forcibly molested We do feel that in all fairness and common jus tIce between man and man, law or no law, that the owner of a COW with ticks should dip that COW to protect his neighbors' cattle who have none. We feel that no man can object to this plan.
 'Dr. Endsley is aware that he, like you, or anyone else, may by mistake hire incompetent or careless inspec- tors. He is very anxious to work this out in peace and satisfaction to all. and will be more than glad to have you notify this board in writing of any act of misconduct, incompetency or negligence of his employed inspectors The people have voted for tick eradi- cation, it became the law. There have been spent thousands of dollars in car rying this into effect. A very small percentage of the cattle are now in- fected. we are nearly through We wish to complete it now with satis- faction to all, and beg to assure you that this board maintains a sincere confidence that you will give it and the state authorities your cordial sup port and cooperation.
 J. w. GWIN, President"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
FORMAL STATEMENT ON
 TICK WORK MADE BY BOARD

A formal letter on tick eradication ad dressed to the people of the county wal issued by the board of revenue yesterday It reads as follows:
 This is to earnestly solicit the CO., operation ard assistance of the gen eral public and especially the cattle owners in Jefferson county in our ef- fort toward the completion of the eradication of ticks in this county.
 This board Is fully aware that there has in the past existed some dis satisfaction and nisunderstandings criticisms from various viewpoints has been indulged in.
 The authority of enforcing and car rying out tick eradication is by law placed in the hands of the Alabama live stock sanitary board. The en- tire procedure is directed by them and under their control and while this board recognizes this legal authority, it is deeply sensible to it's duty in representing the people and acceding to their wishes, the protection of their rights and the conformity to law.
 This board has, by recent reso- lutions, pledged funds to the legal au- thorities heretofore referred to to complete 'ths important work. We have consulted pr. Endsley, the in spector for Jefferson county, and we
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
BISHOP BECKWITH CALLS
 ATTENTION TO NEED OF
 DISCIPLINE IN DIOCESE
Does Not Mnce Words In Dealing With Certain Practices Says Question Improperly Passed Upon by Standing Com mittee of Diocese and Asks If They Are To Be
 Returned to Office-Diocesan Council in Session

The annual address of Bishop Beckwith of the Episcopal diocese of Alabama was the feature of yesterdays session of the diocesan council, which is now in session
 at St. Andrews, in Birmingham.
 The bishop did not mince words in call ing attention to the need for discipline within the diocese. He said that the pa year had been the most trying of his episcopate growing out of the fact that he had found it necessary to forbid "a certain practice in connection with the or dered service of the church. and under pressure had issued an admonition against such practice.
 one of the clergy of the diocese" he said, acting under the i'll advised coun- sel of a layman who lives in Milwaukee,
 Wis, and who chances to be the editor
 of a party paper called the Living, Church. denied the bishops Jurisdiction over the question of ritual observance and disobeyed the bishops admonition.o 2 He called attention of the members of
 the council that they had been picked and sent Ito attend -o the business of the church" and asked them to be abso- lutey true to the diocese
 Ritual and ritualism are not inter- changeable terms" said Bishop Beckwith
 Ritual has to do with the rendition of the service of the church and may be or nate or otherwise according to condi- tons. The danger point is reached when any practice or ceremony is introduced that teaches or tends to teach that for which the church does not stand. Rit- ualism begins with insubordination to es- tablished authority and ends with out spoken disobedience.
 You have seen this with your own eyes. The pretension of the ritualist
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
CARY LEARNS HOW THIS CITY HANDLED
 REUNION OF VETS
Washington Man Gathers Informa- ton for Use in Making Arrange
 ments for the Veterans

H. F. Cary, general passenger agent of the Southern Railway system, spent sew eral hours yesterday in conference with R. A. Brown and Acting Manager Blanks Everett of the Chamber of Commerce, ascertaining the manner in which the Confederate reunion was handled here last year
 MT. Cary is assisting the Washington Chamber of Commerce and the entertain nlent committee in handling the reunion, and knowing of the great success ex- perienced in Birmingham last year in handling the Veterans, he wanted to know of the details so that he could go back to the nations capital and give the committee the benefit of the Snowi- edge gathered here.
 MT. Cary expressed himself as being we'll pleased with his trip to Birmingham stating that he would use practically all of the suggestions received from Mir Brown and MT. Everett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
PRIVATE ALEXANDER
 HEADED FOR FRANCE
Members of the Ugly Brothers Min strels Have Rallied to Colors, But
 Show Will Be Produced

Bob Alexander, end man for Ugly Brothers Mintsrel, the show that plays at the Jefferson theatre Thursday and Fri day nights, May A-25, has rallied to the colors and Bob points with pride to the fact that he is going as private. Mr. Alexander appeared at army head
 quarters the other day. T want to joir | the ambulance corps" he stated to the recruiting officer. "Ever drive carp the army man asked.
 "No,' replied Bob. but could learn. T Had any experience with medicineT'' asked the officer. Nothing but castor oil' replied Robert.
 And he was informed that he didn't stand much show in the ambulance corps
 Well, what's going to France first?'' asked Bob.
 He was informed that the field artillery
 of the regular army would probably get the first fall
 .Well, put me down for that, said the end man as he prepared for the ex- animation, He stood 1t, got his papers and is away for the training camp now.
 Bob appeared at the rehearsal of Ugly Brothers show Tuesday n,snr and bade his comrades in burnt-cork good-Dy. lie had been with the Walker Memorial Brotherhood Minstrel for over a year.
 When the allied armies enter Berlin, 7 said Alexander, laughingly, T want to have the distinction of being the only
 member of the Ugly Brothers minstrel to walk down the streets.' Lewie Dennsler and Jimmy Yates, who put on Hawaiian speciality act for this minstrel, have alos heard the call from Uncle Sam, but they belong to the cav airy in the National Guard, and will be on hand when the decks are cleared at the Jefferson May 24-25.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
CALIFORNIA BAND
 AT HIGH SCHOOL

The pupils of Central High school en- joyed a treat yesterday morning. They were entertained by the California boys band.
 Of the 10 selections given. several were extraordinary. One number, was vocal selection with accompaniment by the rest of the band, Back to California" An other was "Silver Threads Among the Gold" by plano and cornet. One mem Der of the band gave an imitation of sCaruso, and won much applause When the Stars -Spangled Banner" was played the entire audience arose and joined in the singing. When the pupils left the auditorium the band played march for them.
 The band as whole was very highly appreciated, and the student body en- joyed the music immensely.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10

is to deep and compelling reverence. but at the final analysis that rever- ence is paid to the individual opinion of the man who has forgotten that the church of God was quite ancient before he was born. and that to that church he owes his sworn allegiance. Once allow ritualism to gain foothold in this diocese and you will weaken be- yond measure the Truth as this church hath received the same"
 The bishop pointed out that the de- cision of the question a issue had been improperly passed upon by the standing committee of the diocese.
 "rThe Canon law. which controls sucli matters, has been transgressed," said the bishop, ''by your standing commit tee. The same committee asks to be returned to office. with the assurance that the same transgression of law wifi continue. What are you going to lo about it? Your answer must be from the standpoint of law. uninfluenced by personal entanglement."
 Informal discussion of the work of the church throughout the state followed the address of Bishop Beckwith at the ses- sion yesterday afternoon. Upon the in vitation of the Rev. M. s. Barnwell of the Church of the Advent, delegates tc the council visited the Children Hos- pital at the luncheon hour
 Mrs. Charles Henderson was appointed president of the woman's auxiliary of the diocese, with authority to name her assisting officers. The secretary of the council and the chairmen of the standing committees were elected at the session yesterday morning.
 The session today will be featured by the election of the members of the stand ing governing board of the diocese. con,- posed of three ministers and three lay men Church missions will be the topic for discussion at the session tonight at 8 o'clock
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
MACCADEES REPORT ORDER PROGRESSING
 THROUGHOUT STATE
Supreme Counselor and State Manager Speak. Woman's Benefit Ass0-
 citation Meetings End

The annual state convention of the Mac cabees formally convened yesterday morning in Ben-Hur temple, on Fourtt avenue. with representatives from prac- ticaily all of the 3S tents throughout the state present. Reports from the va rious tents were read and addresses de- Ivered by D. D. Aiken of Flint, Mich, supreme counselor of the order; r. o. Croy, state manager, and others. Accord ing to the reports before the convention the order throughout the country is in splendid condition and Alabama Is ex- pected to be field of great activity. The convention continued throughout the day.
 The state rally of the Woman's Bene- fit association of the Maccabees which began Tuesday in LuclSie Tent No. ?, on Fourth avenue, was concluded yesterday afternoon with the reviews of the Bir- mingham district, the putting on of drills, dedicatory exercises and draping of the charter.
 Last night beginning al 3 o'clock. an open meeting for all Maccabees and their friends was held jointly by the Macca- bees and the Woman's Benefit associa- ton, which is an auxiliary to the order exclusively controlled by women.
 President of the Supreme Council D. D. Aiken delivered an address, giving a his- tory of the work being done by the order throughout the United States, the bene- fits of the order and of the work yet to be accomplished and iDstilled enthu- siasm into the efforts to further the pur- poses of the organization.
 Mrs. Nellie C. V. Heppert of Akron, O., supreme lieutenant commander of the Womans association of the Maccabees and great commander in Ohio, also deliv- cred a splendid address in which she reviewed the work being done by the Womans association and the work yet to be accomplished and of the benefits of the association. Mrs. F. O. Croy. state deputy, predicted great gains during the year and the institution of many reviews.
 After the speaking and programme were concluded dancing was indulged in and refreshments served. There was a large crowd present and much enthu- siasm was manifested.
 The session last night marked the con- clusion of the state meeting here, ad- journment having been taken. Most of the members and delegates will leave this morning for their homes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-05-10
APRIL POLICE REPORT SHOWS MANY ARRESTS
Number of White Men Almost Equals
 That of Negroes

Chief of Police Martin Eagan yester- day submitted to the board of city com missioners his report of the work done by the police and detective departments of the city for the month ending April 30, 1917. The report shows that there was an unusually large number of arrests made during April, the total number be- ing 1855. of which 539 were white men, e were white women, 567 negro men and 182 were negro women. The charges ranged from murder to violation of the Sunday law. Total arrests for recorders courts. including Ensley precinct, num- bered 1203 of which SIT were convicted Total fines and costs collected for the month amounted to s5965 and the value of stolen property recovered by the depart ments and returned to it's owners amounted to s7SS6.27.