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Ladysmith news-budget. [volume] (Ladysmith, Rusk County, Wis.) 1907-1927, 1914-01-09

a. 34-7W -. -. 80. -. $3.50
Edwin C. Campbell and wife to Mat
tie E. Whiting, ne 25-34-S $4,000
Daniel Shaw Lumber Co. to Ole
Bjerke, NV ne 20-34-S 80. $500
Ben F. Faast Land Co. to Michael
Morrissey, ME- seA 7-33-5W s1a
seA 1885 49,. -. ..... $4,000
William j. Wright and wife to Phillip
Adams, 80 feet in width of lot
1, lot blk. IA M. w. w. Co.'S add
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
Meuthen's Decoration

Lord Meuthen has had a German decoration longer than any of the oth- CT British officers who are said to be returning their insignia through the medium of the American ambassador in London. This was earned 36 years ago, whens as Colonel Meuthen, he was military attache to the Berlin en- GaSsy. Walking one evening throuS;l 2, remote part of the Thiergarten. he saw a man fling himself into the rfv- CT. and immediately plunged after him, When he succeeded in rescuine the drowning man g. number of persons had assembled; and finding that some of these were competent to render first aid, the colonel fled from congratula- lions. He was, however, recognized and the feat was chronicled in the Berlin newspapers. At a court func- ton held shortly afterwards the old emperor congratulated Colonel Meth -uen on his gallant feat, and pinned the medal for life saving on his breast. London Chronicle.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
WESTERLY LICENCES GRANTED
Crowd at Town Hall When Applications Were Conadered Knights TempIar Visit Norwich conmandery-Heayy Fine for Hunting Without Proper License

which has reference to the construc- tion Of one or more comfort stations in New London. Mrs. Moon examined the station in Wilcox park and re- ceived from the trustees statistics as to cost of construction and mainten- ance and were also favored with the plans Of the building by the R. A. Sherman and Sons company. Mrs. Moon also visited the gymnasium in the Memorial building seeking point CTS that may be of value in the con struction of the new Y. M. c. A. build ing in New London.
 Mrs. Moon said the Drinking Foun- tain association had a large member ship made up in the main of the seV- eral organizations in New London and that the drinking fountains were soon to become a. reality. Now the asso- fort stations and with assurance of success. She said that at the last meeting of the court of common coun- cil of New London a petition with 507 signatures was presented favorable to the construction of comfort stations. The whole matter was referred win power to the park coI1TniS Ssioners, of which George s. Palmer, one of the speakers at the recent meeting of the Rhode Island Charities and Correc- tions association recently held in Wes- terly, is chairman.
 Mrs. Moon has visited Hartford, Meriden and other places as well as Westerly seeking facts in regard to comfort stations, in order that definite propositions may be submitted to the park commissioners to urge them to early action.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

tap2ers the following dispatch was prepared:
 Bulletin. F. o. $.
 "Petrograd, Nov. 27.-The Russian dreadnougft FIiba, formerly the Isnlail, striking a mine in the Gulf of Fin land, is a. complete loss with 450 lives,
 Add Petrograd under dash.
 Loss of Filba, formerly the Ismail was one of four Baltic dreadnoughts laid down at the Kronstadt yards in 1912. She had a displacement of as,- 900 tons and carried nine 14-inch guns and twenty 5-inch.''
 The short bulletin wire to the Globe office was detached from the circuit which included the other New York evening newspapers. members of The Associated Press, so that the mes sage should go to the Globe alone. As anticipated, the despatch instantly ap- peared upon the ticker and not long after was printed in. the papers served by other news agencies in different parts of the country. As soon as this was done and before it appeared 1T any issue of the Globe, a notice tc "kilI' was sent out and the telegram
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
Disease Attacks Mountain Sheep and
 Goats.

The department Of agriculture has undertaken the investigation of a. seri- ous disease which is affecting the Rocky mountain bighorn sheep and the mountain goats, and is reported as existing on the Lemhi national forest in Idaho. the same disease that caused the
 mountain sheep to die in great mum bers during 1S82-3. The nature of the disease is not known. though it results fatally, and sheep affected with it seem to have rough and mangy coats and are very ernaciated. Three bureaus of the department are engaged in the etudy-the biological survey, bureau of animal industry and the forest service, A competent veterinarian has already gone to Idaho to start the work,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
PLAINFELD

The Thanksgiving service in the Congregational church Thursday morning was well attended and proved most helpful and profitable. There was a. praise service and Rev. MT. Lakin read from the scripture, including the words The Lord is my refuge and strength" and urged his hearers to trust God fully. Then fol- lowed session of prayer and the meeting closed with singing Praise God. from Whom All Blessings Flow, followed by the benediction.
 Arthur c. Tillinghast was .. visitor at the home of James Dixon of Camp helps Mills Thanksgiving day.
 Silas l.. Barber and son Charles of Campbelps Mills were Thanksgiving guests at Miss Sarah Spalding's.
 Mrs. B. F. Colburn of Ekonk and her grandsons. Ebert and Roger Gardiner, of Boston, and Benjamin Wilcox of Elzonk came over in MT. Wilcox's automobile and spent Thanksgiving with MT. and Mrs. Will liam H. Devolye. Miss Ella Barber |, came home with them.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
RICHARD cRoKER, 7s IS VICTIM OF CUPID;
 WIFE DIED SEPT. 6.

The announcement that Richard CroEer, for years leader of Tammany Hall in New York city, was about to be married again within three months of the death of his first wife caused a stir among his wide circle of former political friends and followers. Mir. Croker is seventy three years old. He has been out of American politics for years and lives on a big estate in Ire- land. His first wife had been es- tranged from him for some years and died in Austria on Seut. 6 last. Her body was brought to New York. Mir. Croker came from Ireland to attend the funeral, On Nov. 24 1t leaked out that Mr. Croker was to be married On Thanksgiving day at St. Agnes' Roman Catholic church, New York city, but the brides identity was kept a secret
 Later the plans were changed and the marriage took place at the home at Nathan Straus in New York
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

therefore at no time reached the pub-
 lie as from The Associated Press.
 No Chance For CuIprits to Escape.
 The word "Fliba,' was sryptic. Sub stitutfng for the initial consonant the consonant following it in the alpha
 bet and for the two vowels the voweis
 following in the alphabet ''F1iba' be- came ''Globe." Thus the culpritS were left no chance for escape. The tele-
 gram was identified beyond question
 and it's source made plain. The teIe- ] graph operator was arrested and made
 g. full confession. He was arraigned this afternoon before Magistrate F. E. l House and held in s5,000 bail for a hearing on December 1st.
 A Pinkerton Operator Employed. In order to observe the methods of the New York News Bureau, a trusted | Pinlxerton operator was employed and established himself as an investment | banker, "NTr. R. D. smith, at an office
 No. 366 Broadway. He installed one of the New York News Bureau tickers Employees of The Associated Press were assigned to watch the ticker with
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus iness before the public, there Is no m edium better than through the a6- ysresing columns of The Bulletin
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
PURLoINED NEWS OF
 THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Postal Telegraph Operator Neatly
 Trapped in New York.

New York. Nov. 27.-H. L. Linder, a telegraph operator in the employ ot the Postal Telegraph company and at tached to the office of the. New York Globe, was arrested here today, charg- ed with violating Section 552 of the penal law, in that he revealed the contents of a telegraphic message sent out by The Associated Press.
 For a long time it has been evil dent that the dispatches of The As s,-.aLe-. tresS were being systema1- cally stolen and were redistributed by a number of smaller agencies to their clients. A careful watch was set up- on the business and suspicion point ed to certain men employed in the of flee of the Globe, a New York evening paper, as the guilty persons.
 How the Photographer Was Trapped
 For the purpose of trapping the wire
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

Mrs. Jesse A. Moon. president of the Drinking Fountain association, subsidiary to the Ladies' auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian association Of New London, accompanied by Mrs. John ". Griswold, were in Westerly Friday on q tour of investigation,
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
Wasn't a Nature Fake

That Maryland Iniscreant who claimed that the Bull Moose had shrunk to a mosquito was not such a. nature faker after aH.-Springfeld Re publican.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28

great care and to time each despatch. During a perior covering several weeks it was observed thai the dispatches of The Associated Press were constantly repeated upon the ticker within five or ten minutes after they were sent out by The Associated Press. The New
 | ork x ews bureau is not member of The Associated Press and is not en- titled to its service.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-11-28
NameIy, TMe Terms

The president inderxed Tanraany, Tom Taggart and Roger Sullivan in no uncertain teans.-Boston Adver- ttser.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
Tongue-End Topics
Farmer Creasy's Joke

One of the humorous things in can
didates expense accounts, as filed at
the State Department, was in the one
filed by Farmer" William 7. Greasy.
the defeated Democratic candidate for
Lieutenant Governor. The Columbia
county farmer has tasted the bitter
ness Of defeat before. Once upon a
time he ran for Secretary of Internal
Affairs on the Democratic ticket and
was defeated. by big majority. An
other time he was candidate for the
nomination for Senator in his district.
but the powers were against him and
again he was defeated. The expense
account blanks to be filled out read,
after the mans name, "candidate for
election" and then follows the name
of the office. Greasy wrote after the
word "election'' the words cor de-
feat" thereby showing that he had
some misgivings as to the result pre-
vious to the ballots being cast.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
CUPID ESCAPES WAR TAX

In this city, as well in other places throughout
the country, persons obtaining marriage licenses
have for the last few days been affixing internal
revenue stamps to the documents. 1t now appears
that the stamps were not necessary since the law
does not provide for tax ON marriage licenses.
Realizing that newly married couples will be
forced to watch the pennies officials have offered
to refund money needlessly expended for stamps
One revenue collector is reported to have said that
newly married couples will be sufficiently affected
indirectly by the emergency tax without having
to make direct payment for the privilege of being
welded
The clever explanation is advanced too, that
licenses should not be taxed because marriage is
not in any of the classfcations made by the stamp
tax act being neither business transaction nor an
amusement.
What the law says is that certificates as to the
facts declared concerning birth, marriage and death
none of them held to be subject to the stamp
tax imposed upon certificates, in view of the fact
that these certificates are given in pursuance of
state laws for public purposes
A tencent stamp is required to be placed on
certificate of marriage issued according to some
state laws by clergyman or magistrate, but Penn
sylvania since it has such law, is not affected
by that provision.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
THIRTY EIGHT YEARS OLD TO-DAY

The Star Independent is thirty-eight years old
to-day and starts its thrty-ninth year with every
prospect Of maintaining its position in the esteem
of the public.
The Star-Independent was the first one-cent daily
newspaper in the country outside of the city of
Philadelphia; the first daily newspaper in Harris
burg to buy modern cylinder press and stereotyp-
ing outfit, and the first paper in the state outside
of Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to install typeset-
ting machines. 1t more recently installed Goss
press that turns out complete newspapers as fast
as any press in operation in the world.
But aside from the pride that the management
takes in the fact that the Star-Independent always
has been in the lead in the matter of installing mod
en mechanical equipment its greatest source Of
satisfaction lies in the fact that this newspaper is
fearless and independent; that it prints the news
without bias and without distorting the facts to
favor set of nterests,-political or otherwise
more than another. 1t has aimed to give every man
square deal and to print the news first and in it's
most attractive form and that will continue to be
its policy.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04

sale, which opened yesterday to con-
tinue three days.
This afternoon very interesting
children s meeting was held in the
Methodist church. The meeting was in
charge of Miss Eggleston, of the Slough
evangelistic party, of Harrisburg
Professor Zaner, of the Zanerian in
stitute, Columbus, o., was guest ON
Monday in THE home of Professor w.
III. Keller, West Main street. Profess
sor Zaner was on his way to Carlisle
where he was an instructor at the coun-
ty teachers institute.
The Ladies Aid Society of st.
Marks Lutheran church held one of
their enjoyable socials last evening at
the home of Mrs. George Ross, North
York street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. 2. Prowell are visit
ing MIR. Prowells s parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Andrew Prowell, at Goldsboro.
George Westhafer returned yesterday
from a business trip to York.
A. d. Seiber, president of the Me-
chaniesburg School Board, attended the
county teachers institute thisN week.
He was one of the vice presidents of the
IhoeiVutC' n
Samuel Erb, of Shiremanstown, was
the guest yesterday of Samuel Martin,
South Washington street.
Among the visitors from this place to
the teachers institute this week were
Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. Markley, former
teachers in the county; Mrs. P. l.. Beist-
line, Willis Arnold.
The Rev. z. "A. Colestock, D. D., one
of our oldest residents, is visiting i'm
Chambersburg, the guest of the Rev.
w. /. Lutz. DR.. Colestock is 92 years
old. While in Chanbersburg he gave a
lecture in the First U. B. church in
that place on "The European War in
Prophecy"
A. G. Eberly has returned from a
business trip through several of the
Western States.
Beginning with this evening cottage
prayer meetings will be held in many
homes preliminary to the evangelistic
campaign to be held here next month.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04

us to be of vital Importance to the
welfare of game, and, therefore to all
sportsmen. refer to the feeding of our
wild game, especially birds, during the
wintertime. During the past several
years l have been collecting data rel
ative to the possibilities of artificial
game production and propagation. l
have written to those in authority in
almost every State in this Union. l
have written to many individuals. L
have visited various game farms, both
public and private, and while am
compelled to recognize the fact that
game of various kinds can to a limited
extent be produced upon the game
farms, / am satisfied the cost of pro-
duction in this way far exceeds any
hope of return. | have collected data
that beyond question satisfies me that
neither the ringneck pheasant nor the
Hungarian quail is 'budder'; that is,
can secure its food from the tree tops
as do our native grouse, when the
ground is covered with ice and snow.
l am convinced that these birds must
be cared for artiticially during the win
tertime if we hope to preserve them. I
am satisfied that in many ways they
are not to be compared with our ma
tive birds-with our grouse or our wild
turkeys, or with our quail-but all
must be fed.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
THE PLIGHT OF THE RAILROADS

Railroad managers often in the past have been
inclined to assume an unduly pessimstic attitude
at least in their public utterances, with regard to
the business prospects Of their companies with the
purpose of winning popular sympathy when the
railroads seek to gain something in the form of
beneficial legislation to forestall something in
the form OF legislation unfavorable to the great
common carriers. Unfortunately the trick of paint
ing conditions much worse than they actually
have been has been played often by the managers
OF some railroads that pleas for public sympathy
have been overworked and have become more or
less Ineffective. The shout of ''Wolf!'' has been
raised so often when there was no "Wolf," that it
hard to impress on the minds of the people
be eact that the "Wof" now is staring the rail-
Dads in the face.
When however, railroad manager of the in
ytegrity and common sense of Samuel Rea presi-
dent of the Pennsylvania Railroad tells the people
that the eastern roads actually are facing the
"Wolf, his statement be taken without
grain of SALT 1t can be accepted as close to the
truth. President Rea said before the New York
Chamber of Commerce yesterday:
The railroads carried less than four per cent
during the past year upon the money invested in them
This serious condition is new, but it is now
acute How much longer exist on that
asset will not venture say except suggest
that it takes than hope advice enthusiasm or all
combined to pay wages and taxes provide satisfactory
vce pay dividends and retain proper credit basis to
bbtanI capital for improvements and extensions.
President Rea refers undoubtedly to the eastern
railroads bulked when he makes the reference to
the less than four per cent earned in the last year
|The Pennsylvania Railroad itself, the best man.
aged railroad in the country,-certanly is doing
better than that; but if less than four per cent is
70 average for all eastern roads some of them
list be earning far less than that
This being the case and we are willing to take
President Reas word for it, there is danger of
some serious consequences in the form of railroad
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
State Pays for Bird Feed

.'The Game Commission is satisfied that
far more good will come to the State
and to the sportsmen through the main
tenance and care of our native birds
than can be secured in any other way,
and with that end in view, 1 ask you
to help the officer in your district to
locate coveys of quail after the close
of the season, lunches of wild turkeys
or of grouse, so that they may be fed
during the coming storms of winter.
Our officers are instructed TO get in
touch with your organization regarding
this matter and l hope you viii under
stand that we are trying to help you
and that in turn you will do what you
can to help us to help you. We will
pay for feed, but the limited funds at
our command will not justify the EN-
ployment of agents to feed the birds.
This feeding, if possible, must be done
through organizations.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE RED CROSS

At this time when the Red Cross is in particular
prominence because of the coming distribution of
Christmas seals in the fight against tuberculosis,
and, in larger measure because of the great work
now being carried on by the international organi-
zation on the battlefelds of Europe it is fitting
that the significance of the Red Cross be empha-
sized.
1t is not of so much Importance how the symbol
came to be adopted, yet that is of some interest
The red cross the white field is reversal of the
white cross the red field, the national emblem
of the Swiss republic. Swiss gentleman origi-
mated the movement, after he had witnessed the
suffering of wounded soldiers on battlefield in
1859. Switzerland was the birthplace of the Red
Cross.
The great organization is to-day doing effective
work beyond the confines of any one nation or of
any one continent for it is world power It's
symbol has lost all connection with the flag of
Switzerland, which suggested it,
The Red Cross to-day has deep significance.
1t stands, in brief, for the alienation of human
suffering and for the saving of human lives, in
war or in peace. 1t is sign of truce in the midst
OF battle, for the doctors and nurses who bear the
noble insignia have their neutrality respected by
all belhgerents. 1t is sign of worthy charity in
time OF prosperity, and movements which it labels
have the support of all true men and women.
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
MECHANICSBURG
Miss Bessie Vogelsong Died at Her
Home Last Evening

Special Correspondence.
Mechanic sburg, Dee. AIT o clock
last evening Miss Bessie Vogelsong,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Vogel-
song, died at her home on West Main
street. Miss Vogelsong was ill with
diabetes for several months, but was
not considered seriously i'll until few
days before her death. Her death was
shock to her many friends. She 10
survived by her parents and several
brothers and sisters. Miss Vogelsong
was a very estimaible young lady. She
was bookkeeper and stenographer for
the Wilcox Manufacturing Company
and filed that position until few
weeks ago. She was a member of the
First U. B. church and was very active
in all departments of church work. She
was president of the 0tterbein Guild,
young people s society of the church,
and was teacher in the Sunday school,
Arrangements for the funeral are not
yet announced.
After an Illness of several years with
paralysis, Preston Heffelfnger died at
6 clock last evening at his home on
West Coover street. He was aged about
so years. He is survived by his wife
and daughter, Miss Ruth Heffelfnger.
A brother and several sisters also sur
vive him. He was member of the
Methodist church and was member of
several secret organizations. Arrange
ments for the funeral have not been
completed.
Last evening, under the direction Of
Miss Elizabeth Campbell, returned
missionary from India, now of Scran-
ton, missionary pageant, "The Torch
Bearers, - was given before large au-
dience in the Methodist church. The
caste included seventy-fve girls in cos
tune. Following the pageant proper,
Miss Campbell gave monologue in the
character of Hindu widow. A silver
Offering was taken for missions. The
pageant was given under the auspices of
the Standard Bearers, the young ladies.
MISSIONARY society of tine local church
Last evening the Men s Bible class
of the Church of God held their first
anniversary social An address was
given by DIR. E. E. Campbell and music
was furnished by the male quartet of
the First U. B. church.
The Bible and Tract Society of town
held meeting last evening at the
home of Miss Anna Bberly, East Lo-
Gust street.
Services preparatory to Communion
were held last evening in the Presby-
terian church. Communion services will
be held on Sunday,
The Dorcas Society of the Church of
God is holding food and garment
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
TOLD IN LIGHTER VEIN
SEX IN BUSINESS

1t may be instinct, it may be CUSTOM but anyway it is
fact
L. That when woman marries she doesn't want her
job any longer
q Ihat when man marres he wants his job all the
more. Consequently
g. That as long there is marrying and giving in mar
rage business being desrous of reliable help will discern
difference between the sexes-Life
The star-independent. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1904-1917, 1914-12-04
sIIREwD OLD MAN

You're an old married What do you do when your
wife begins to scoldf"
Encourage her. talk Enthusiastically of course.
say tantalizng things make foolish excuses stamner
and get husky"
"But doesn't that make her a good deal maddera"
'Of it does That's the intention want her to
get mad that she won't any voice left to ask me
for money"
Gee, wonder if I'll get hardened as thata"-
Brooklyn Eagle.