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The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-05-10

we'll provided for and is comfort
able, for he will no doubt be glad
to hear of this.
Now dear old friend Glen !
hardly know what to say to you,
but there is one thing sure you
and my friends, with whom | spent
my boykood days at dear Old
Grow Wing, the most sacred and
lovable piece of ground on Gods
green earth, are in my mind all
the time.
Cardova is coming along slowly:
the Xennecut Copper Company
ships from two to three million
dollars worth of copper ore from
here each month.
We have here four large salmon
cannerics and three clam Gamer
les.
We have here crows and mallard
ducks from one years end to an
other. But this is not all, we
have as nice an Episcopal clergy
mali as you could tind;ssanywhere;
he is about the same stamp of a
man that Mr.. Gilfillan was at
White Earth. He met couple
of US the other day and told us
that the stove pipe in the Red
Dragon, the name Of bis church,
had fallen down, 50 we donated
towards a new pipe, then he said,
Nov, Bill, you and this gentle
man are excused from attending
church for six months" Such
was the price of our exemption.
enclose herewith a piece OF
poetry which expresses tie situa-
ton here better than | can write
it. l would like to see it worked
on Pogety Seeby for Mark Libby.
How is Albert Fairbanks? lie
must be getting along in years.
Tell him that if 60 to France l
will bring back one Of the Kaiser S
cannons for him.
Is John Brown still living? If
80 ask him if he recollects the
time he and l smoked all of Maj
Bassett's tea as a substitute for
tobacco which we had run out of.
We were driving logs on the
White Earth River then.
Tell Joe Wakefield that [ feel
time now and it drags along slow
ly.
Good bye old friend. and give
my kind regards to all old friends.
Sincerely,
William Boswell.
Mr.. Boswell is not the only per-
son, who formerly resided at Grow
Wing, who appreciates it as it
should be appreciated, for many
of the old residents of that sacred
and lovable" place yearn to return
there.
After forty-five years absence
from there, the publisher of The
ToMAHAwK has returned there to
make it his permanent residence.
Mr.. Boswell's inclination to still
make amusing comparisons seems
to be strong with him, for he says
that crows and mallard ducks re-
main with them at Cardova the
year around. and that is not all.
but that they have a. clergyman.
All who know Billy will appreciate
this humor, and especially as be
wrote the letter to clergyman.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-05-10

Entered at the Postotfice at White
Earth, Minn., as mail matter OF The
second class.
The Tomahawk. [volume] (White Earth, Becker County, Minn.) 1903-192?, 1917-05-10

Advertise in THE TOMAHAwK.
it brings results.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
Oriain of the Banjo.

In the early part Of the nineteenth
century in the town Of Banjoemas, on
the island Of Java, negro native de-
termined to construct musical instru-
ment for his own use. Taking a cheese
box and heading it with goatskin, he
ran handle through it, and, adapting
violin strings tuned to the first, third,
fifth and eighth notes of an octave, he
christened it banjo, from the first
two syllables of his native town. Grad
ual improvements on this rough and
ready instrument were made, and about
the middle Of the century it crossed the
Atlantic and, though unpopular in Lon
don at first, soon became well liked
London Chronicle.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28

LOST-ONE THREE YEAR OLD
bay Gelding, branded E on right
shoulder, wire scar on left front foot
star and small strip below star. AL
SO light bay yearling filly. No brand.
Tail bobbed and fore top clipped.
Last seen west of Coulee City three
weeks ago. SIS reward for inform
alton leading to the. recovery Of
these horses.
]. P. Jacobsen, Almira, Wn.
Patriotic.
The children were having a review
lesson in history. The teacher said:
columbus had a compass to sail by.
Did Ericsson use compass?"
NO." answered the boy; che sailed
by the stars"
"And what else?" asked the teacher
After moment the boy replied, "And
the stripes. "-Exchange.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28

Musser.
"Gentlemen!' exclaimed M. Tetedoux
in sonorous bass voice.
Gentlemen cried NJ. Cardiac in
tones of shrill reed instrument.
Charlier folded his arms and waited.
This fellow" cried Rubidoux, has
sought to save himself from my just
wrath by picking quarrel with so
many that he thinks all not being able
to take satisfaction we will let him of.
propose we cast lots for first chance"
Agreed" cried all the others at
once. Charlier himself wrote their
names each on separate bit of paper,
put them In hat. one of the seconds
drew. and the first chance fell to M.
Rubidoux. They fought. and NJ. Rubi-
doux was so eager to finish the case
himself that he fenced holly and bad
ly. Presently his foil went flying in
the air. He was obliged to give way
to the next man whose name had been
drawn. and M. Cardiac stood up be-
fore the victor
III show you that you cannot in
suit me by drawing what you conceive
to be my character in your misera BILE
novel with impunity."
What novel?" asked De Musser.
Moi" replied Cardiac. Jules Gar.
nier in that story is a caricature Of
myself"
Not at ALL" put in NJ. Tetedoux.
GARNER was drawn from me-"
Gentlemen" interrupted NJ Rubi-
doux. II think can convince you that
the portrait is intended to be mine
when ] tell you that NJ Charlier sent
me copy Of the book to read"
He sent me copy!' exclaimed NJ.
Tetedoux.
"And me! And mer' cried both the
others.
Charlier smiled ironically.
Gentlemen" he said. 1.-The portrait
of Jules GARNER was dra wn from my
self"
1t was some time before he could
convince each of the men that he was
not caricatured. but they all finally
gave way. and he invited them to
breakfast with him. The next morning
an account of the affair appeared in
the morning papers, and all Paris rush
ed to the book stands to buy copy Of
Moi"
Or. Holme1 Wit.
One of the best repartees ever cred
tied to habitual maker Of happy
phrases was that made by the beloved
".Autocrat of the Breakfast Table" on
certain social occasion.
Going to dine with Boston neigh.
Dor, Dr. Holmes was met by her with
an apology.
Il could not get another man. We
are four women. and you will have to
take us all in
"Forewarned is fourarmed," be said
with q bow.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
The Quintessence
Of Egotism
By ESTHER vANDEVEER.

One morning carriage stopped In
the Boulogne wood in Paris.
This is the place." said the occu.
pant
Alighting. he directed the coachman
to drive on over crest and wait.
Then he began to pace idly back and
forth. now turning to the east to ad-
mire the tints painted on the clouds
by the coming god of day. now snap
ping Off blossoming head Of clover or
dandelion- He was an intellectual look
Ing person, with cast of countenance
denoting the artistic or imaginative
FACULTY straight and slender, with
mass of black hair falling down over
his coat collar
Presently he took out his watch, not
ed the hour and muttered:
1T Is time some Of them should ar.
rive"
moment later the grinding of
wheels was heard and another carriage
came in sight. drove to where the man
was standing. stopped. a gentleman
alighted and stood face to face with
the first conner. He was followed by
two companions. one carrying bundle
Of foils, the other box
"Ah, NJ. Charlier." said the newcom.
er, why do l find you here alone?
Where are the seconds?"
Wait" said NJ. Charlier. "You are
not the only person | am to meet this
morning. There are several persons
who wish to deprive me Of my life,
and propose that all shall have fair
chance"
First come, first served is a good
rule. l solicit the privilege Of taking
my revenge before any one else has
had chance to deprive me Of it. The
insult | have received cannot possibly
have been equaled. | demand an op-
portunity to show you
Meanwhile another carriage drove up.
and out stepped another party This
time there were two men carrying foils
and. as before. one bearing box. The
principal could easily be recognized
from the surprise with which he no.
ticed that party similar to his own
had arrived before him.
Pardon me. gentlemen" he said.
What does this mean?"
ut means, M. de Musser." said Char
lier, that M. Rubidoux here, having
demanded satisfaction, as you have
done, is entitled to it as much as you"
But M. Rubidoux cannot possibly
have the grievance that have. Some
petty breach Of etiquette, perhaps,
while r.
Again there was sound Of wheels.
!, What do you mean, Nj. Charlier?,.
asked M. Rubidoux. "Ares these car
riages intended for your funeral tramp
They bear other persons who come
here for satisfaction"
Two more carriages stopped, and from
each party alighted, all looking as
tonished at seeing so many persons
present. M. Charlier stepped forward
to introduce them.
m. Rubidoux. Nj. de Musser, permit
me to present M. Tetedoux and M.
Cardiac"
All four men bowed very low, taking
OF their hats and stirring up consider
able dust with the wind made by their
sweeps. Their attendants stood in
groups, looking on, wondering at the
strange turn the affair had taken.
IF all those you expect" said M.
Rubidoux, "are present l beg to say
to them that, as first conner, shall
insist
Ind 1. too. insist" interrupted De
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
Sweet Potatoes.

The sweet potato and not the COM
mon potato is said by historians to
have been the vegetable desired by
Falstaff when, in his interview with
the Merry Wives, he prayed Gin SEN
tence puzzling to the unlearned read
err that the sky should rain potatoes"
1t was supposed to possess certain
properties likely to commend it to
person of Ealstaff's habits.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
Spring.

Spring is looked upon by many as
the most delightful season Of the
year, but this cannot be said of the
rheumatic. The cold and damp
weather brings on rheumatic pains
which are anything but pleasant.
They can be relieved however by
applying Chamberlain's Liniment.
Obtainable everywhere.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
Denmark,s Outdoor Iheater.

Denmark has probably the finest nat
ural outdoor theater in the world. 1t
Is situated in the royal deer park about
six miles out of the capital There the
avenues of mighty trees serve as wings
and background to stage fronted by
beech encircled slope that forms a
perfect auditorium. Eight thousand
people can be accommodated at every
performance.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
A cruet Stand.

Several villagers were discussing q
departed sister, who had been given to
good deeds, but was rather too fond of
dispensing sharp spoken advice.
"She was an excellent woman" said
the deceased ladys pastor. "She was
constantly in the homes of the poor
and afflicted. In fact, she was the salt
Of the earth"
She was more than that" remarked
villager. "She was the vinegar, the
pepper and the mustard as we'll She
was a perfect cruet stand of virtues"
London Tit Bits.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
APPRECIATION.

Appreciation is the magic that
takes the WEAKNESS out of toll,
the bitterness out Of sacrifice
and makes all our striving worth
while. It puts fresh courage into
our souls, new, hope into our
hearts, more strength in our
arms. It is fame; il is success.
It spans the most sordid life with
a rainbow of glory.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1917-06-28
Not SIeepwalkars.

Visiting Preacher latter the service)
We'll, the, congregation stayed all
through the sermon. Head. Deacon
Young man, the people of this city are
not noted for walking in their sleep
Brooklyn Citizen.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
IMPROVEMENT Seen
in CAR LOADING
Appeal Of "NeW Haven" Road
Meets Ready Response

New York, Sept. 29.-For the six
months ending June. 1917, the New
York. New Haven and Hartford rail-
road company showed a marked i'm
provement in the average revenue
tons per loaded car mile as COM
pared with previous corresponding
periods. The average car loading for
the first six months of this year was
1923 tons. This compares with 1851
tons IN the corresponding period last
year, and 1886 tons in 1916.
There has been a steady improve
ment in car loading reported by the
New Haven for the past three years.
During the twelve months of 1915 the
average car loading amounted to
1915 tons. In 1916. this was in
creased to I'LL tons. or 1876 tons
more put into each car. In the first
six months of 1917 the average car
loading of 1928 tons was an in
crease over the corresponding period
Of 1916 Of 1852 tons. and over 1915
by 2.6s tons.
The New Haven Is continually
striving to show still further I'M
provement in the loading of it's freight
cars. The company is obtaining the
active support and assistance Of ship
PoAo anu COAlo46AOcot W w AS uuo
much of the credit for the improve
ment already recorded.
Some idea of what can still be &C.
complished may be had from the fact
that If the average car loading could
be- further increased by only ton
1000 pounds-it would mean a saw
ing of 121, 1895 cars a year, or 1876
cars a month.
With the government making un-
precedented demands on the railroads
in order to facilitate the prosecution
of the war, the New Haven Is re-
doubling its efforts to attain this in
creased loading. The company is con-
tinuing to impress upon the shipping
public that it is its patriotic duty to
load cars to their full cubic or weight
capacity in order that freight may be
handled more expeditiously and eff
f1ciently, and thereby help to make
the railroads more efficient servants
of the government.
New Haven Increases Age Limits.
The New York. New Haven and
Hartford railroad company has taken
steps to employ both younger and
older men in the Operating Depart
ment than have been accepted here
tofore. The old age limits were FL
years to IS years. Under the new
plan the limits for f1remen will be
1s to As years, for trainmen, 1S to
SO years; and for other employees, Is
to so years.
This action has been taken as q
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
FOUND NOT GUILTY
THEN RE-ARRESTED
Oman, Witness in Famous Mooney
Trial, Has to Go On Trial
Once More.

San Francisco. Sept. 29.-Frank c.
Oman, Of Durkee, Oregon. acquitted
last night Of attempted subordination
of perjury growing out Of the convic-
ton of Thomas ]. Mooney. on a mur-
der charge in connection with the pre-
paredness parade bomb explosion here
last year, appeared in court again to-
day and answered a charge OF per-
jury upon which he was arrested
shortly after his release last night.
The new warrant was sworn to by
Mrs. Belle Hammerberg, sister of Mrs.
Thomas J. Mooney. Mrs. Mooney was
acquitted recently Of causing one of
the ten deaths resulting from the ex-
plosion.
The warrant charged Oman with
perjury at the Mooney trial at which
he testified he had seen Mooney and
Mrs. Mooney at Steuart and Market
streets Immediately before the explo-
sion.
1t was said that MONEYS attorneys
hope, through this new charge against
Oxman, to reopen the case against
their client, whose sentence to death
has been stayed by appeal.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
T. L. WAGNER GOES
TO MILFORD CONCERN
Former Member of Council With
Stanley Works for Past


Theodore L. Wagner Of IS South
Burritt, former councilman, has re-
signed his position as foreman of the
excess layout department of the STAN
ley Works and he leaves tomorrow to
accept the superintendency Of the
Stanford Steel Product Co. of Milford.
He will begin his duties as superin-
tendent next week. Commencing his
duties with the Stanley Works in 1890,
Mr.. Wagner has up to date. been in
the concerns employ for the past 27
years. He came to this city from the
American Tool Co. Of Bridgeport. He
has gradually worked his way up un-
til now when he leaves one of the
most responsible positions in the roll
ing mill department. Always finding
him conscientious and ready to as
sist, those employed with him will re-
greet his going,
Running on the republican ticket
he was for several years councilman
in the third ward, his term expiring
in April, 1915. After his term ex-
pdred he refused to run for re-elec-
ton, remaining out Of politics since
then. He is member of st. Elmo
lodge, Knights of Pythias, trustee of
Turner society, being also connected
with the Teutonia Maennerchor in an
active manner, Lexington lodge of
Odd Fellows, New Britain Quartet
club, German Benevolent society and
director Of the Stanley Works MI
tual Benefit society.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
F. H. DAWSON AN
ADMIRER OF nature
Presents Case for Birds to
Museum at Institute

Although the nesting season of
nevertheless, not be a difficult mat
ter to discover at any time the clever
ly hidden homes of many of the
feathered woodland dwellers, by sim
ply paying visit to the Institute
Museum. With the exception of or
nithologists and bird students there
are few people who have had the
pleasure OF finding bird houses even
In the height of the nesting season.
But how many persons have wished
and longed that they might be able
to discover the home of some choice
songster or bright plumaged dweller
OF the wild?
The most learned men of the day
realise the great worth of bird study,
and many have declared in the most
emphatic terms that the country
would be wonderfully benefited #
the young people were given proper
instruction on the habits OF birds. in
scots and other creatures in their re-
lation to agriculture; and, also, on
matters relating to the preservation of
the forests and natural resources
Here in New Britain-the heart of
great industrial activity,-dwells one,
who although much engrossed in bus
mess. has always found time to go
afsld and get acquainted with the
birds and other wild life which
abound in the surrounding hills and
woods. To one who really loves and
knows the great out-of-doors, he de-
sireS that all should understand the
healthfulness and joy there is in
going into the wild. Believing that it
Is for the benefit of the young citi-
izens to encourage them to get ia
nniliar with birds and nature, e. HI.
Dawson, president OF the American
Hosiery Co. and president of the Saw
ings Bank of New Britain. who for
many years has taken keen pleasure
in frequently roaming about in the
Connecticut hills and valleys, has
made it possible for the Museum
of Natural History and Art Of the
Few Britain Institute to secure
cleverly arranged CASE Of birds, show
Ing their nesting and feeding habits
in such 4 manner, that it will not fail
to cause all who see 1t to have
strong desire to go into tho open
moro often to get better informed
upon such matters.
It 10 a glass case nearly nine feet
In length. about ave feet wide and
six feet in height, arranged with
ARTIFICIAL plants, rocks stumps and
the like. to give it as near as pos
stble, an appearance of the real out
of-doors. Game birds, song birds and
other feathered creatures are to be
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
DIPLOMATIC COURIER.
Did Not Bring Supposed Supplement-
airy German Communication.

Did Not Bring supposed supplement-
airy German Communication.
Paris. Sept. 29.-The diplomatic
courier who brought the Austrian re-
ply to the Pope's peace note to Rome
did not bring the supposed supple
mentary German communication con-
corning Belgium.
THAT communication" adds a Ha-
vas despatch from Rome, "can then
be considered as non-existent."
A despatch from Berne given out by
the Wireless Press in London on Sept.
rs said Germany has agreed to evac-
uate Belgium on certain conditions.
The proposal was said to have been
made in a supplementary note to the
Vatican. 1t was in the form Of a YER
bal communication made by Foreign
Secretary Kuehlmann to the Papal
nuncio at Munich.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
MAY BE BACK.

Striking Steel Workers to Decide To-
day About Resuming Operations.
San Francisco, Sept. 29.-Resump-
ton of work on one-eighth of the
entire shipbuilding contracts let by
the government rested today on the
action of members of the boilermak-
ers union who voted last Thursday
night against returning to a tempo
rary wage scale which had been rati-
fed by a majority of the member
unions OF iron trades council En-
ployers have said that operation Of
their plants was impossible without
the boilermakers.
H. W. Burton, president of the
council, ordered members Of tho Is
affiliated unions back to work today.
and employers gave assurance that
the plants would be open.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
A DRAMA
BETWl
German BirdHl
Decorations Be

Canadian Headd1
and Belgium, Sept
airman who wnA
wounded and teN
night asserted thai
famous French air
has been uncertain q
peared behind the n
killed in battle with
plane. Guynemer NJ
prisoner said, just bel
line.
The capture of this (
who wore many deuor
the climax to a. serl1
air duels caused by al
to stop effective Canad
rected by airplanes All
balloons.
He darted out from
haze just before sunset
Of our balloons like a.
rampage shooting up a.
The balloon caught FIR
server jumped andf dro
buoyed up by his parac
plane observer went nps
pant outclassed though
the fast German sing
tackled the foe. He w;
action by the German
ly by a volley that
mechanism of his plar
him to come down.
The German seemed
ment to be undisputed
duel, which was witnel
sands OF men in our O.
low. AS he turned to
an easterly direction a
ing plane came up from
an incredible speed a
above the German, ope.
German sought to name
ton but before he coult
plane was riddled and
through both wrists.
With splendid pluck
his plane and came to
further injury.
The failure of this
evidently dampened the
German flyers, for the
been unmolested today.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
SHORT CALENDAR COURT.

Judge James T. Meskill presiding
the short calendar session OF the city
court was held yesterday afternoon.
Hearings were set as follows: jose
phine Grzsyerzwice against Annie
Hiarnchek, motion to reopen judg-
ment B. F. Gaffney for defendant.
Klett and Alling for plaintiff. October
8 at o'clock; Winche Brothers
against William Raphael. NJ. D. SAKE
for defendant, Cooper & Mink for
plaintiff, answer or default, one week
to answer; s. A. Upson against Lucius
Elmer, default entered, hearing
Tuesday, October 9, at O'Clock; City
Coal and Wood Co. against New Ha-
ven'' road, e. c. Buckingham for de-
PENDANT B. r. Gaffney for plaintiff.
Thursday, at o'clock; George Sim
m ons against Mary Murphy, w. F..
Mangan for defendant, Klett & Alling
for plaintiff, Tuesday At o'clock:
George Chobock against Adolph
Reinas,. M. H. Camp for defendant.
]. G.. Woods for plaintiff, hearing
October 4, At 10 o'clock. -
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29
MACHINE co. FIRE DEPT.
Force Has 10 Men and Three Chem
ical Tanks.

A fire department Of Is men, three
captains and a chief has been or
gained at the New Britain Machine
Co. The department has already
been equipped with three chemical
tanks on hand-drawn bodies. This
plan has been under consideration for
several weeks and this Is the first
step taken for complete sys-
tenn to prevent fire at the concern.
Foreman Edward B. KERN Of the
plumbing department Is chief. He
is a supernumerary policeman. Fore
man William Daley Of the Electrical
department is captain Of Company 1,
Michael Carney is head of Company
No. 2, and Emil Sund is captain of
Company No. 8. There are five in
each company besides the captain.
One chemical outfit has been assigned
to each company.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-09-29

shown nesting and feeding as they
do in life. 1t will be the means of
opening the eyes of many to the
beauties and wonders OF featherdom.
The case will be placed in position
for the benefit Of the public during
Museum Week. October 5 to IS.