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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09
Presence Of Mind.

Watching her house burn down, the
woman suddenly bethought her that
she had written out check and left
II lying ON her desk. Fortunately she
could remember the number OF it-2S1.
With rare presence Of mind she at
once called up the bank. please stop
payment on check numbered 2S1w she
directed. with the crisp brevity charac-
teristic Of those balanced souls who
know exactly what they want.-Boston
Journal.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09
Battling Case.

you'll have to quit smoking"
said the physician.
"1 don't smoke"
"Then you'll have to quit drink
ing"
"I don't drink"
''Haven't you any habits?'
'None at all, except taking medi-
cine" Washington Star.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09

the counsel for the defendant
II have been," admitted the witness.
AHA! And what had you been do
ing to get yourself locked up?"
II had been doing jury duty. Lon
don Telegraph.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09
Lazy Tropical Lahorers.

The most considerate employers of
tropical labor agree with the most In
considerate in saying that In general
it is useless to attempt to spur the ma
tives by any motive beyond the actual
demands Of food and shelter. Kind
ness and consideration on the part Of
the employer undoubtedly promote
faithfulness, but they seem rarely to
arouse ambition or energy.
1t is literally true in Guatemala, for
instance, that the more native Is
paid the less he, viii WORK II one
days pay win buy I'VE days Good he
win work half the fim4 = the pay IL
increased so that one days pay win
buy food for three days he WI work
one-third of the time. The apartment
has been tried again and again. and
there Is practically universal agree
ment as to it's Professor Ellis
worth Huntington in Journal Of Race
Development.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09
A Curious Lake.

Selawik is a curious lake near the
seacOast of Alaska. Tides rise and fall
in the lake by reason Of an under
ground connection with the sea. At
the bottom the water is quite salt, but
at the top there Is a layer Of perfectly
fresh water.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1915-09-09
tSept. 3 to Sept. 8)

Sept. 3 to Sept. 20
STATE OF WISCONSIN,: IN CIRCUIT
COURT FOR bayfield, COUNTY.
w. A. Robinson. Plaintiff.
vs.
Alonzo Shafer, Defendant
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN: To the said
Defendant:
You are hereby summoned to appear with.
in twenty days after the service Of this
summons. exclusive OF the day Of service.
to defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid: and in case Of your failure
so TO do, judgment win be rendered against
you according to the demand OF the com.
plant.
WALSH q MORRIS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
Post once address: Washbarn, Bayfield,
County, Wisconsin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
BALKAN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
German and Bulgar forces reported
to have occupied Dorian and GievgeH.
Bulgarian. German and Turkish
forces reported ready to pursue allies
over the Greek frontier.
Complete expulsion of Franco-Brit-
ish forces from Macedonia is reported
from Berlin.
Austrians claim occupation of konta
and Rozaj in Montenegro.
MONDAY.
Athens announces Germany plans
further protests gainst additional con-
cessions to the allies by Greece.
Bulgarians continue pursuit of Anglo
French troops on both banks OF the
Vardar in the direction of VG!eVgeli and
Dorian.
Force of 10000 Buigarians and Ger
mans reported concentrated between
Monastir and the Greek border.
Montenegrins report reDulse of sew
eral Austrian attacks at Sanjak.
TUESDAY.
Greece officially denies Bulgarians
have entered on Grecial soil in pursuit
Of Franco British forces.
King Constantine is reported ill.
Allied front reported to extend
twent five miles north of Saloniki.
Allies reported to be entirely out of
Serbia.
Austrians report storming of Monte
negrin positions southeast of Plevlje.
WEDNESDAY.
Austrian forces arrive near Bjelop-
ollie, Montenegro, twenty miles from
the Serbian border.
Allies fortify line from karasuli in
northern Greece to Kilindir, Greece.
THURSDAY.
Athens hears report allies and en-
envy in Macedonia regions will arrange
truce during Grecian elections.
Austrians capture heights north of
Bjelopolje and ground half way be-
tween Rozaj and Berane.
FRIDAY.
Germans inform Greece that IL allies
continue to fortify Saloniki forces will
be sent over the frontier.
Grecian premier states Bulgarian in
cursion will not be tolerated.
Austrians claim capture Of Bjelopolje
and capture of 1880 Montenegrin
prisoners in five days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
American Note Clumsy,
According to German
Expert on World Law

BERLIN, via London, December IS
In an interview today DIR. Ignaz Jas
trow of the faculty of Berlin Univer-
sity. and an expert on international
law outlined to q representative of the
Associated Press his views on Austro-
Hungarian Foreign Minister Burian's
note in the Ancona case.
Dr. Jastrow is well known IN the
United States where he has travelled
extensively, and has written book of
an economic nature on his observa-
lions there. He has maintained an &C
tive correspondence with Americans
since the outbreak of the war, and at
tracted attention some time ago by be-
ing one of the first Germans to recog-
nize publicly the legality of the Amer
lean position in the matter of the ship
ment of arms.
Says Austria Has Best of It.
"The American note was clumsy" Dr.
Jastrow declared, while the Austrian
answer was not only clever but witty;
Burian has the laughter on his side
1t is incomprehensible that the Amer
lean note was sent Without docu-
mentary proof upon which the Amer
lean position is based.
and has Indicated a willingness for
further discussion. Washington cannot
break off diplomatic relations without
a further exchange of notes. II Amer
lea fails to comply with the Austrian
request to submit documentary proof.
this could only be interpreted that
America has none.
DR.. Jastrow expressed his doubts as
to whether Austria would insist upon
the strict legalities of the case in
reaching final decision and thought
that Germany's example in the Arabic
case might be followed and that she
would yield to the American demands
from >-fnere practical considerations,
without reference to international law
stipulations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
ITALIAN ARENA.
Chronological Events.

SUNDAY
Italian brigade attacking enemy posi-
lions southwest of San MARITIME reported
repulsed with great losses
Italians claim capture of heights in
zone between Giudicaria and Concei val
leys.
MONDAY.
Austrians lombard Italian positions on
the Isonzo front
Italians report repulse of attacks at
OSlavia and SELF.
TUESDAY
Austrians report repulse of minor
Italian attacks in Giudicaria.
WEDNESDAY.
Italian aeros make raid on the valley
of Ciapsovan9
THURSDAY
Italians claim repulse of enemy at
tacks in Astico valley.
Austrans continue heavy bombardment
at all points.
Austrian aerUs lombard Stringo and
Grigno.
Italian advanced position in Flitsch
region captured by, enemy in surprise at
tack
Fourth great battle of the Isonzo
closes. according to Vienna. with Gorilla,
the Italian objective, not reached
FRIDAY.
Italians claim repuse of enemy in
Tonale zone. Amoreta pass. upper Pet
torina valley and at Lagazuoi.
Artillery duels general over whole
front, according to Rome.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
FRENCH STATEMENT.


Between the Somme and the Disc there
was an intense bombardment of the
herman trenches in the region of
rinse one of our patrols surprised
an enemy patrol in the bend of the
oise and captured it.
between scissors and Rheims orr ar
tiiieiS displayed activity, especially
~ me region of Beaulme, where We
slieHced the batteries and damaged
me ORGANIZATIONS of the enemy.
IN champagne We dispersed a conway
ana groups of workers near the
Snausson farm. An effective fire was
directed on the enemy works in the
region of Apremont, to the south-
east of st. Mihiel
TWO German hydroaeroplanes from
the air station at Zeebrugge, living
over the sea close to the water. we're
perceived and fired upon by a torpedo
ooat at point ten miles to the north
OF Newport. One of these Twins.
machines fell into the sea ana .be
Two ofncers on board were made pris-
Cner. Hii
French cruiser bombarded and en-
tireiy destroyed the German manu-
factory at Caiffe Con the syrian
COAST IA ii
Army of the east: There is nothing
to report. None of the enemy ha :
crossed the Greek frontier. Organi-
Zatlon OF the intrenched camp at
Saloniki continues.
EXpeditionary Corps of the Darda :
nelles: Nothing of Importance oc-
Cured December II.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
WESTERN ARENA.
Chronological Events.
SUNDAY.

SUNDAY.
General quiet prevails over the whole
front
MONDAY.
Trench fighting of fairly spirited
character prevails along German Brit
iSh front.
TUESDAY.
German munitions depot between the
Disc and the Aisne, near Puisaleine
exploded by French shells.
Germans and French fight several
aeroplane battles. Berlin reports bring
ing down of four British machines and
one French one.
WEDNESDAY.
British artillery shells German
trenches and reports damage.
British monoplane falls over Valen-
ciennes.
THURSDAY.
Artillery, aero, bomb throwing and
mining actions prevail over practically
the whole line.
FRIDAY.
Fire of several German batteries
silenced east of Massiges.
French aeros drop bombs on Metz
Sablons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Clock Keeps Tabs.

In the center Of the room was a large
clock which constantly made known its
,,<,..,f..z - r,g,sfe,,, l., rf~. e.r,e,iarly
-"
!" speakers rive minutes was me
Ie allotted for a talk and the clock
was on the job every time. \ contin-
uous roll OF drum every i've min
utes added TO the certainty Of not al
lowing a speak er 10 oyerstcp the time
mark
Senator Chamberlain Of oregon spoke
on preparedness and said that the
United states should be In a position
at any tir1c 10 defend itself. tie citet, the
war between Russia and Japan and their
present cornbiratfon as r-irTds as tending
to show that a coI:ntry cannot fathom
v.ha, the future mas l., store. The sem
ator SAID he be,ievsd IN military ed,,-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

Amid surroundings typical of scenes
in the Philippines III 1898. when bat
tie waged against Agufnaldo, the
twelfth annual wallow' of the Wash
ington Corral of the Military order of
the Carabao was held last night at the
Army and Navy Club.
Decorations were arranged to recall
memories of the days when the Cara
baos were serving in the Philippines.
Moving picture effects of officers of
the Philippine campaign and the Span
ish fleet before and after the battle OF
Manila bay. were shown.
Brig Gen. George c. Scriven. chief
signal officer of the United States Army.
presided as paramount Carabao. He re-
cited the histoTy of the order.
As is customary, the first toast was
proposed TO the President. When the
guests were seated and lights We're turned
OFF. an electric insignia OF the order was
flashed over the head of Gen. Scriven.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
ITALIAN STATEMENT.


At the confluence of the Totra-Astico
valleys our troops by methodical
advance succeeded in occupying the
Moore peak dominating the upper
course of the Astico
Yesterday. December Il. there were
the usual artillery actions along the
whole front On the heights north
west of GoriZia we repulsed attempt
ed attacks against our positions ut
Oslavia and opposite Peuma. :
An enemy aeropiane dropped five.
bombs in Tiarnodisopra, in the Ledfo
valley There was no damage. 49,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

sections of the front
Russians thrown out of captured po-
sitions north of Lake Driswiata
Russian attack near Berestiany fails,
THURSDAY
Russians report general inactivity
over whole front.
FRIDAY.
Russians claim several successes
north of Lake Driswiata.
German attacks near Medviednitza
repulsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
EASTERN ARENA.
Chronological Events.

SUNDAY.
Russians fruitlessly attack German
position near Vulka.
Russians report killing or capture
of enemy detachments at Marianka,
Youzefovka and Beniata.
MONDAY.
Germans reported dis1odged from
Voyusuny by Russians.
TUESDAY.
General quiet prevails over the whole
front.
WEDNESDAY.
Artillery actions marked on many
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

two officers and 2S5 men, The situev
ton is unchanged along the entife
front, only minor patrol engagements
having occurred. ss
Balkan ,heater of war: In the captufe
of Bjefopolje a total of 1850 men.
including n small number of Monte
negrins, was taken prisoner. The
district TO the north of the Tara, be-
low Mojkovac. has been entirely
cleared OF the enemy. During the
successful battles of the past five
days $500 prisoners fell into the
hands of the Austro- Hungarian
troops in this district =
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Herd Led to Water.

Commander Luke NcNamee. L, S. n.
was appointed 'bonberino," whose dutX
was to lead the herd to water. Speakers
may be interrupted that the herd may be
watered. The rule was not forgotten
Mai. Fl. c. Reisinger led the Carabao
chorus in songs of the evening. Catchy
airs were in order. in which members
and guests Joined when the choruses
we've flashed on the screen
The climax was reached in patriotic
melody that rang with q true prepared
ness slogan. The chorus ran:
You'll be there,
You'll be there.
You viii go just like your daddy did
before.
If they dare,
Well prepare.
For our race was never known to run:
Should they come wen meet them,
gun to gun.
North and south. yes, every mothers
son.
You'll be there,
You'll be there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
but have built Notifications designed

but have built Notifications designed
to firmly resist the foe.
The thoroughness of the Germans in
warfare is indicated by reports COM
ing from Damascus. 1t is declared that
they not only have erected a double
track railway from Damascus to with
in fifty miles of the Egyptian frontier,
but are placing great water mains over
the desert lying between the two
points in order that there shall be no
shortage of water. The sandy wastes
which lie between Alessandretta. Alep-
pc and HONS and Egypt which have
always been considered a bar to an eX-
petition against Egypt from this re-
slon, Will no longer prove to be a bar
rier. if reports of German activities are
to be believed. What was once consid-
cred a foolhardy undertaking may
prove brilliant success after all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY
OF GEN. G. M. STERNBERG
Society for Prevention of Tuberculo-
sis Includes Minute of Apprecia-
ton in Annual Report.

Prevention Through Education is
port of the Association for the Proven
ton of tuberculosis of the District of
Columbia which the society is prepared
to distribute to its contributors ana
friends. The report contains an ex-
cellent likeness with an autographed
of Cen George NJ. Stern
berg. who was president of the asso-
citation from 1908 until the time of his
death in November. The report car
ries minute of appreciation adopted
by Gen. Sternberg's colleagues on the
board of directors.
The thing which stands out promi-
nently in the report is the emphasis
which the association is placing upon
it's educational work. Much OF the
credit of this policy belongs, it is stat
ed, to Gen. SternberG.
Work of Dispensary.
Much emphasis is put in the report
upon the place of the dispensary IN the
general plan of prevention. 1t is sara
that of those who apply for eNamiha-
ton at the dispensary, 923 II street
northwest, a good percentage is iouho
to be non-tuberculous. Seventy oi
those who had the disease were per
suaded to enter hospital or saha.o
rum for treatment. The report urges
people in doubt and unable to employ
a specialist to consult the dispensary
of the association, which is open from
Monday to Thursday at 2 pm ana fri.
day evenings at the headquarters "
the society, 923 II street northwest. a
strong plea is made both Tor carry
diagnosis and the Importance OF seek
ing hospital or sanatorium care as
soon as the disease is discovered
open-Air Glasses.
The extension of open air classes IN
Washington, for whose organization
the association is largely responsible,
is recommended. This recommendation
is based upon the beneficial results
that have been obtained by the opera
ton of fresh air rooms at the Blake
and Stevens schools.
The association is entirely supported
by private contributions. Its total re
ceipts last year amounted to S3,2369l
and it's disbursements to s3,2o12'-
Frank p. Reside is the treasurer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
U. S. Will Cite Bases of Case.

That the United States will precise
ly specify the actual circumstances
upon which it bases its case" as re-
Guested in the reply, was believed In
official circles to be practically assur-
ed 1t was said the opinion was that
Austria Hungary was entitled to such
specification if she desired it,
President Wilson spent several hours
Yesterday at work on the note. Should
questions regarding it arise before 1t
is started over the cables to Am oassa :
dor Penfield, Secretary Lansing viii
communicate with the President at Hot
Springs, Va, where he is to spend his
HONEYMOON If necessary the Secretary
may go to Hot Springs to confer with
the President.
The cabinet, having discussed the sec
ond note in a general way at its meet
ing Friday. will not, it was said last
night have another opportunity to IN
spect it before it is dispatched.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

In view of the bitterness expressed
by the whole German nation toward
Great Britain, il
RJou Of Rr;4o;n ~ is believed in va
rious European
GSypt Oesiieu. capitals that an
expedition against the Suez canal and
Egypt is chiefly desired. II is accepted
fact that the Germans not only are
making active preparations for such
a venture on the part of themselves
and the Turks, but German emissaries
have for weeks been actively engaged
in efforts to stir up the Arabs, the
Senousi and Abyssinians. Already there
have been clashes between British
forces and Arabs on the Sinai peninsula
and in other sections where the ma
tives, spurred on by German intrigue,
have attacked English troops
The Egyptian situation has become
so much in the limelight that Rome al
ready is asking whether the French
and British are to be caught mapping,
as was the case in the Balkans. The
British. however. forewarned of posi-
BILE efforts of the Germans and Turks,
have been feverishly preparing de-
from the Suez canal. They not only
have dispatched large bodies of troops
to combat an expedition against Egypt,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
Greece Withdraws
Men From Macedonia,

FORCES from eastern Macedonia, which
is sure to be the battle ground if the
Germans launch their movement against
Saloniki- Greece desires to take no
chance of clashes with invaders or
allies. 1T is said the Germans realize
full well the difficulty of their under
taking should the allies be permitted
to fully complete their defenses at
Saloniki, and may be expected to act at
once.
The position of the allies. notwith-
STANDING the fact they have been forced
out OF Serbia, is probably more ia
Vorable than at any time since the
Balkan expedition was ATTEMPTED. Both
France and England seem determined
10 rectfy the blunder made when but
small FORCES We're sent to the aid OF
the Serblans and are dispatching an
unusual number of troops to Saloniki
All Indications point to an intention
to organize an offensive designed to
reclaim Serbia from the enemy italy
has landed 10000 men at Avlona. in
Albania, and sent great stores of arms
munitions and other equipment for the
SerblanS, who have taken refuge in the
Albanian mountains Italy is expected
to send further. thousands OF her men
across the Adriatic. Russia is sure to
be heard from, and it now is believed
that all armies representing the en-
tente powers in the Balkan arena are
preparing Tor a simultaneous advance
from many quarters. Such an offensive
coupled with determined action on the
eastern and western lines. would i'm
mediately forestall any proposed Ger
man expeditions into Egypt or against
Italy. for it is agreed upon by prac-
tically all military experts that the
Teutonic nations and their allies would
have TO fight fiercely to retain their
present dominant position on all the
fronts. In fact, it is declared it would
be extremely doubtful if the Germans
would be able to withstand the pres
sure at every point.
Paris and London both believe that
the war council of the entente powers
has decided upon closely correlated eff
fort. and the first great attempt at con-
certed action on all battlefields is be-
lisved to be near.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
President Wilson Completes
First Draft of Second
Demand on Austria.
Mr.. LANSING TO PUT ON
FINISHING TOUCHES
Less Vigorous Terms May Bring Sat-
isfactory Reply, It Is
Intimated.

President Wilson late yesterday COM
Austria Hungary. reiterating the Amer
lean demands regarding the sinking of
the Italian steamship Ancona. 1t prob
ably will be cabled to Ambassador Pen
field for presentation to the Vienna
foreign office tonight or tomorrow,
after Secretary Lansing has fully de-
veloped the ideas of the President.
The first draft was completed after
Secretary Lansing had sent the Presi-
dent a memorandum containing all of
the State Department information on
the Ancona disaster, and after Baron
Erich Zwiedinek, charge of the Austro-
Hungarian embassy here, had conferred
at some length with the Secretary.
Satisfactory Reply Possible.
1t was authortatively stated last
night that the charge strongly init
mated to Mr.. Lansing that should the
second note be couched in less vigorous
terms and leave the Vienna foreign Of
flee such an opportunity. the reply
might be wholly satisfactory to the
United States.
A satisfactory reply would have to
reparation by payment of indemnity
for the Americans killed and injured in
the disaster, and some acceptable state
ment concerning punishment for the
commander of the submarine which
sank the vessel.
Denies Blame Is Warranted.
to the first American note given out
here yesterday. as published in The
Star, revealed the Vienna government S
denial that the facts in the case, as
presented by the United States, even
if correct. warranted any blame for the
disaster being placed upon the COM
mander of the Austrian submarine
which destroyed the Ancona.
The United States, it was said, Will
reiterate in the new note that such Il
position is opposed to all rules of rec
undoubtedly will deal at length with
this declaration of the Vienna govern
ment and legal arguments and prece-
dents to discredit it will be presented.
The note will convey to Austria
Hungary all the information this gov
eminent thinks necessary, according to
the opinion expressed last night by
officials They declared. however. that
it would not enter into any extended
discussion of details. The docume mt
was represented as being a long one.
After giving some of the facts Austria
Hungary desires, it again calls par
ticular attention to the statement
issued by the Acknowledgements ad-
miralty. and will. it was said. virtually
state that the principal complaint OF
the United States is based upon ad
missions contained in that document
In the statement it is admitted that the
Ancona was torpedoed by the sub
marine while some persons were still
aboard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19
BELGIAN STATEMENT
PARIS, December is:

PARIS, December IS:
Notwithstanding the misty weather
our artillery vigorously bombarded
the enemy environments at Eessen
and the batteries in the region of
l.uE shem. German activity, appre-
ciably hindered by our wire entan-
elements, has slackened during the
last few days.