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Presidents Callers.

The New York World says that ac-
co~ding to White House records the
following persons saw President Will
So at the White House between the
ds-es mentioned. July 1875:
July IL. Secretary Lansing and II. H
g rk of Los Angeles.
.,Jig 20 Senator Bani:head Of Ala
J.. "a and Representative Tribble OF
Georgia.
July II. Jane Adams of Chicago
Secretary Of the Navy Daniels and AS
81 ;aut Secretary Phillips of the State
Lrpartment.
Juiy -. former Representative 4
! tchcl. Palmer Of Pennsylvania. Trade
- U'nIissioner Davies. Attorney Gen.
. 3! Gregory. SeHStor J. Hamilton
i-.F IS Of Illinois and Postmaster Cen
80! EIriesou.
Jul. =. Editor Iohn Eathom Of the
Prov -dcace Journal. Collector of Gus
:; -sH Dudley Field Malone of New
S"-k- Judge Aayhaw Of Pittsburgh. Cen
b-vol and Ernest f. Bicknel Of the
Red cross
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According to the last census. the pop
ulation of Chicago consists of l,l2o,Io4
males and 1,059.5l9 females.
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England's Financial Position.

Great Britain's financial resources.
however great. are not inexhaustible.
and the consequences of the terrific
strain already are being felt in the
United Kingdom. England will be un-
able to continue indefintely|in her role
of banker to The allies. Despite the an
nouncements of the success of the Y
per cent British loan, by news agencies
and official reports, is is apparent that
transac tion has proved failure. Con-
siderable depreciation is shown in the
value of stocks rated at many billions
of dollars, now forced down to a and
p per cent oasis under the depressing
effects of the conversion of British con-
soils from u. TO ~ per cent. lndica-
tons are not lacking that Great Brit
aims wealth will be exhausted if the
war lasts another year-and Kitchen
er's fanciful prediction is that it VIII
la st considerably longer than that.
To sum up the situation, 1t can be
asserted confidently that the position
of Austria Hungary and Germany is
most encouraging from military
economic and financial point of view
These countries have suffered from the
war, but their enemies have suffered
far more than they. The second year
of the conflict has begun under the
most promising auspices for the allies
of central Europe:
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Remarkable Achievements Cited.

The remarkable achievements of the
Krupps. in Essen. of the Skodas, in
Pilsen and of many other industrial
works engaged in the manufacture of
war materials for the German and
Austro- Hungarian armies, have revolu-
tionized all traditions of warfare. The
complete success of these enterprises is
strikingly illustrated by the production
of such mighty implements as the 30. )
and the ~ centimeter guns, which bat
ter down fortifications hitherto regard
ed a. impregna BILE to the attacks of the
most powerful! artillery that could be
devised.
To these conditions in the Teutonic
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Food Via Denmark.

Another alleged report purports to
OFT. Il plan under which food might
reach Germany by way OF Denmark.
ana another alleged secret report to
D. kNIbcrt. the agent of the German
govsrnmcnt at New York, one of TIL.
German privy councillors. is said to
deal with method of evading the
British blockade.
50 far as the alleged report of the
Conversation" with the President is
concerned. = memorandum was said to
ice attached to the report of the so
called conversation by "a trained diplo-
rstat who is not mentioned, in which
II" latter declares the foregoing in
formation g almost unbelieva BILE
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POSITION OF AUSTRIA-HUNGARY AND GERMANY
MOST ENCOURAGING SAYS OFFICIAL STATEMENT

That the position of Austria Hun
gary and Germany is most encouraging
from a military, economic and financial
point of view" is the conclusion
reached in AN official statement given
out at the -Austro- Hungarian embassy
summa riZing a review OF the first year
of the war from the standpoint of the
Teutonic-Turkish alliance.
The second year of tie conflict has
begun. according to this statement, I'M
der the most promising auspices for
the allies of central Europe.
The full text as given out by the en-
be ssy is follows:
A survey of the most important
events of the war at the END of the
first twelve months of its widespread
operations leads inevitably to the con-
clusion that Great Britain and her al
lies were the victims of an astounding
~ gross miscalculation when they en-
barked upon an adventurous undertake
ing in the belief that an easy victory
would be theirs The position of
France today is especially deplorabl
in view of the fact that the craving for
revenge in that country had subsidized
with the advent of a generation free
from personal memories OF 1870. but
the efforts of the German government
to establish closer relations with the
westerly neighbor were frustrated by
the growing influence of the English
and the Russian jingoes. AS far back
as 1912 the military party in the
French republic openly ;naugurated ag-
sressive preparations. including the
projects for bringing the colored troops
OF the French colonies into line against
Germany and for the increase of the
standing army by the bill known as The
enacted by the French parliament in
1919
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tons which they had been carrying on
for mary months before their inter-
vention in behalf of the triple entente.
Austria Hungary was forced. howeNe.
reluctantly. to the realization that she
had been faithful for more than thirty
years to an ally who was ready to lS-
more all her own obligations when the
first occa sion arose whereby she might
benefit by disloyalty. The superior lead
ership and fighting Qualities OF the
Austro- hungarian troops. however. are
once more asserting themselves against
the Italian naval and military forces
The political consequences OF italE
unprecedented treachery viii be lar-
rea ching.
Greece and other Balkan states Wh!cf
might have been induced to aign thepl-
selves with the triple entente are no"
more than ever inclined to main'a a.
their neutrality. The outlook Tor me
dual alliance in the Balkans mas iih-
proved decidedly since the hrst :,
of the war. Bulgaria has reached an
understanding with Turkey, ana fu
manian is freely selling her gram an"
her mineral oil to the central powers;
1t has now become conclusivelN cyl
dent that the attempt of the !eS 10
starve the civilian population o, Der
many. Austria Hungary ana itfhgN
has ended in complete failure. II
may be conceded that the afoltratE ~
reference with neutral trade IN iic"
contra band goods on the part OF Great
Britain has caused much Inconvenience
and some suffering to innocent rlVi'lans
of the new triple alliance. but the u!ti-
mate aim OF this high handed policE
has been frustrated. and Germany ;'ho
Austria Hungary as Well as 1urNe!
have convinced the world that they are
self supporting and cannot be starved
The British insular idea that the BTU
ish nayv can effectively blockade the
coast of the enemy countries, ana mus
ruin those countries, dates back 10 'he
NaDolaonic struggle and the clHll wa
in this country. 1t is an antiuuated
conception of the obsolete British ad-
miralty. This years harvest has pfeh
gathered. and the crops are so plen''-
ful that Germany and Austria Hungary
a re amply assured of food supplies I'M
til the next harvest. The temporary
discontinuance of the use of copper TOT
ielectro-technical purposes has maze me
eyiStin" stock of the metal aVa1lable
for the manufa cture of ammunition ana
other war materials. Shou tle supply
run short, the chemists: and engineers
of Austria Hungary and Germany nave
demonstrated their ability to produce
substitutes Prices of all commodities
in the countries of the new triple al
lance have not risen to higher leEei
than they have attained IN proud
Albion, which claims to rule the ocean
ways Germany's submarine warfare
has caused a constant rise in prices
in the British markets. and this eco
nomic feature has contributed greatly
to the unDopularity Of the war among
the labo-ing classes of Britain.
Remarkable Achievements Cited.
The remarkable achievements of the
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countries the status of productive
activity in the triple entente powers
presents significant contrast. In
Great Britain especially the industrial
organization is manifestly on low
level of efficiency. and the British so
-cal policy is largely responsible FOR
the increasing disaffection of British
la Dor. The fact that the triple entente
countries have found it necessary TO
create special departments of govern
ment to promote the ma nutacture OF
munitions indicates an inconcelNaole
administrative shortest ghtednes$ in the
past. lack of ammunition and war
material OF all descriptions is a vital
feature of the situation in all the
countries opposed to the Austro-Gcr-
mans. The tremendous orders placed by
the allies with existing American
plants or those in process OF establish
ment for the purpose involve an ever
increasing indebtedness and = large
Export OF gold to this country. by con-
t-ast. in Germany and Austria Hun
!ary all the money spent for war sup
plies remains at home and maintains
he home industries.
The war loans of the various com
sries involved in the conflict furnish
significant commentary upon the rela-
tive positions of the opposing groups
OF powers. The ma gniticent success OF
The loans floated in Germany and Aus
tria Hungary compared favoraDly with
the financial operations OF their enc
mics. France has proved wholly I'M
prepared for the heavy financial bur-
len which she has undertaken. and the
French middle classes have shown no
signs of a willingness to give UP their
savings for war bonds of doubtful
value.
In Italy TIE war loan has been a
splendid failure, or to use the Italian
word. fiasco.
Russia finds itself in most distress
ing financial condition. Russian paper
money is subject to a discount of 10
per cent, and a Russian loan is practi-
Cally an mpossibility.
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Presidents Hopes.

ne President is also represented as
ha ing declared that he could hardly hope
10. j positive statement that the sub
ma Inc warfare would be discontinued.
AMI that he was of the opinion that
Ai.c-icaI:s who in the present situation
take passage on a nIunit!on-laden ship
take their lives into their own hands.
Tine alleged conversation with the
President is said to have been reported
to German secret officials in the United
States by legal Agent Levy, a Ger
ma n agent. aud by John Simon of John
Simon & Bros. New York. The firm
ar exporters and importers of cotton.
Thereafter it is said, M. +. saw
lie lsinG-
The purchase of cotton in great guam
tity was TO be for Germany.
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Russie's Attitude Apparent.

The aggressive attitude of Russia was
apparent even to the casual observer
for many months before the firing of
the first gun. The subversive agitation
carried on by Russia in Austro-Hun-
gary. and especially in Galicia; the tar
IN war inauSurated against Germany
in 1913, the thinly yelled military prep
arations dating as far back as 1909.
under the guise of the so-cailed trial
mobilization. and finally the conclu-
| sion of loan Of 1000 100000, francs
for the sole purpose of the construction
directed against German: and Austria
Hungary, gave the lie to the official
assurance from ST. Petersburg that the
| Russian empire was bent upon prcserv-
| ing the peace of Europe IN the face OF
| German provocations.
| In anticipation Of the Migration.
! the resources of the triple entente had
{ been employed to their utmost in an
endeayor to secure the cooperation OF
| other countries against Germany: to
tamper with established Royalties and
disrupt traditional friendships. Diplo-
macy, press campaigns and the lever of
| the powerful Franco British financial
| groups were applied to the task pf en-
! circling the rising German empirie with
I d ring of enmities. The late KING Ed
ward spared no efforts to entIce Aus
/ tria Hungary from her treaty alliance
! with her western neighbor. With
French support. financial, political ana
! other advantages were offered to the
| dual monarchy as unavailing induce
ments to an act of international treach-
cry which finally has been committed
| by Italy. In the light of these facts
| now recalled by tragic events, II would
| be futile to deny that a plot TO crush
Germany had been carefully and tena-
ciously prepared by the triple entente
! and the Drotestations of the British
| French and Russian governments that
| the war had been forced upon them viii
| not bear scrutiny.
| In August, 1914, Germany and Aus
! tria-Hungary found themselves face tt
| face with the most powerful coalition
| in history The military achievement:
of the two central powers are, there
| fore, all the more remarkable VIII
| the sole exception of a strip of the
eastern part of Galicia. which is being
evacuated by the Russians. the terri
tory of Austria Hungary is absolutely
| cleared of the enemy. The raids anc
| t,cursions of the huge Russian armies
/ on the eastern front, like those of the
French in Alsace, have proved disas-
.rous TO the invaders These two strik
| ing failures illustrate the negative re.
suits of the mighty offensive Launched
! simultaneously in the east and the west
against the dual alliance.
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BETRAyS PRESIDENT
TO GERMAN AGENTS
"Ef. P.," After Talk With Mr..
Wilson. Repeats Substance
to Teutons, World Says.
CONVERSATION HELD
GETWEEN JULY 10 AND %
Tv-o Secret Reports Also Revealed in
Irticle on Perrin Secret Service
Wcrk in America.

The New York World today publishes
ar"thcr chapter of it's alleged dis
Closures i'll connection with the activity
o. German secret agents in the United
states. producing various documents
and papers in which person whose
name is not given. but who is identified
in the papers as M. P is 50 id to have
had conversation with President Will
son Oh matters of state secrecy and to
have then repeated the substance of the
alleged secrets to German agents.
he alleged conversation is said to
have taken place at the White House
between July 10 and July 80 M. p
claims to have asked for and to have
received from The President "a candid,
confidential statement in order to make
clear not only his own position, but
necessarily the political opportunity.
m. p Impressions Barred.
~ T." claimed to have brough away
from the alleged conversation with the
President the impression that the note OF
prot est which ii was planned al that time
20 send 10 England would go forward IN
any event, whether Germany answered
sali.sfacto-ily or not the idea that should
il - possible to settle satisfactorily the
i.Ge.tania case, as TO which Germany was
Thea about to answer, the President would
bI.!t himself to carry the protest against
i.z.,iGn through 20 the uttrrmoSt: the I'm
j.t.siOn that the continuance oil the ar
Ter, nee between Germany and the United
~ : over the I.uSitania case was ''em-
"a: .Ss.aas'' for the President in carrying
cl-. the protest against England: belief
t.. q contemplated English proposal to
b-, Gotten IN great quantity and anvsst
Il. &c eeds in America did not satisfy
he :sres dent: an indication that the
r. s=IdeI.t was willing to discuss the note
70 &c many tsent juiy 2D with M p.
..nt. cvt.:tuall! so to influence il that there
n ut ie an agreement for its reception
ana also ito be ready TO influence the
pTSss through & wink. y.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-04-21
Sayner News.

Miss Bertha Hessel returned to Mer-
rill last week after weeks visit with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Meloy.
Nelson Dale accompanied by Fred
Meloy went down to Minocqua Mon
day last to receive medical treatment.
Miss Prudence Bates went to Wau-
sau last Monday for visit before her
return to Eagle River.
Miss Florence Cook, who made a
business trip to Minocqua last Friday
returned Sunday afternoon.
Father Bertrum was a caller be-
tween trains last Monday.
Chas. Kamke from Arbor Vitae was
a business visitor between trains last
Friday.
Rev Koch held Lutheran services
at the school house Monday evening.
Silas Sayner finished the construc-
ton on the Kreutzer boat house Tues
day. it being the best on the lake.
Vern Dewitt is remodeling the Bias
satt cottage on Plum Lake.
Peter Anderson of Wausau arrived
Monday to take charge of Wm. Froe-
lich's roller skating and dance pavil-
lion as instructor and manager.
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Phelps News.

Miss Hall of Amigo was here on
business last week.
Miss Lulu Unlikely returned from
Eagle River where she has been visit
ing for the past month.
DR.. Ward was here last week from
Eagle River.
Miss Florence Tidd arrived home
from Eagle River with sprained
ankle.
S. G. Briggs is visiting at Milwau-
kee and Chicago this week.
P. Nyberg was at Watersmeet last
week on business.
Mrs. Ed. Coyle was on the sick list
last week.
j. Mccormick has been at Amigo
for the last few days visiting with his
mother.
Philip Knippel left for Milwaukee
last Saturday.
Miss M. Counin was visiting with
John Martins last week.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1915-04-21
Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are
desired on the following work
In the Town of Arbor Vitae, Villas County.
to build a road commencing at the corner OF
sections 81 and 30, Township 40 north OF
Range east and sections % and 36, Town
ship 40 north, of Range east, thence nor
therly $500 feet, from stake marked to
stake marked 3d.
Plans and specifications for this work are
on file at the Office OF the County Highway
Commissioner, Eagle River, Wisconsin. and
with the Chairman OF the Town OF Arbor Vi
tae in Arbor Vitae. wisconsin. Bids will be
received at County Highway Commissioner S
office in the courthouse in Eagle River, Wis
consin, up to II O'Clock noon on May 9TH,
1915, when they will be publicly op ened and
read Proposals must be made on blanks TO
be furnished by the County Highway Com
missioner, in a sealed envelope addressed to
County Highway Commissioner of Villas COun-
ty and marked Bid on Woodruff to Boulder
Junction road" All bids must be accompan-
led by a certified check of not less than 800
made payable to the County Treasurer of
Villas county.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. By order of
G. III. JACKSON,
County Highway COMMISSIONER.
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and went to Milwaukee, return
ed Monday and will in all proba-
bility again identify himself with
Villas county's interests agricul-
turally1
Philip Knippel passed through
her Saturday on his way to Mil
waukee, Mr. Knippel is now on
the road for a clothing house.
W. B. Raymond departed for
Madison Saturday. He will Wis
it his daughter, Miss Jessie, and
other relatives in that city.
Kinney Ewald came up Satur-
day from Marion. During the
winter he has been helper in the
Northwestern freight office at
Marion.
Mrs. James Faux returned
yesterday from a weeks visit
with relatives at MattOOn. An
aunt to Mrs. Faux visited here
several weeks ago.
H. w. Morris and Herman
Folts came up Saturday from
Oshkosh for the purpose of get
ting things in shape at The Nor
ris for the 1915 resort season.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Mcleod
arrived Monday after spending
the winter at Duluth. On their
return they spent a week with
their son, Art Mcleod, at Wash
burn.
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Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are
desired on the following work:
In the Town of Flambeau. Villas County, tC
build a road commencing at stake marked
1S1 on the Winchester to Manitowish county
highway at a point near McIlrone's camp
thence southeasterly and along the cleared
right of way to stake marked "a
Plans and specifications for this work are
file at the office of the County Highway
Commissioner, Eagle River Wisconsin, and
with the Chairman OF the town of Flambeau
in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin. Bids viii be
received at County Highway Commissioner 5
Office in the courthouse in Eagle River, Wis
consin, up to II O'Clock noon on May It'll
1915, when they will be publicly opened and
read. Proposals must be made on blanks to
be furnished by the County Highway Commits
siOner in a sealed envelope addressed to
County Highway Commissioner OF Villas Coun-
ty and marked Bid on Winchester to Mani
towish Road" All bids must be accompani-
ed by a certified check OF not less than 500
made payable to the Comfy Treasurer OF Vi
las County.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any and all bids. By order of
g. H. JACKSON,
County Highway Commissioner.
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Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are
desired on the following work:
In the Town of Pennington, Villas County
to build a road, commencing at stake marked
on the Plum Lake county highway, at the
section corner to sections n and % and 33
and 3D. Town 40 north, OF range east
thence north to stake marked 1O4.
Plans and specifications for this work are
on file at the office OF the County Highway
Commissioner Eagle River. Wisconsin, and
with the chairman OF the Town of Farming
ton. Bids will he received at County High
way Commissioners office in the courthouse
in Eagle River, Wisconsin, up to II O'Clock
noon on May 9TH, 1915, when they win be
publicly opened ana read. Proposals must be
made on blanks to be furnished by the County
Highway Commissioner, in sealed envelope
addressed to County Highway Commissioner
OF Villas County, and marked Bid on Plum
Lake Road" All Bids must be accompanied
by a certified check of not les than 800,
made payable to the County Treasurer OF
Villas county
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any and all bids
BY Order of
q. II. JACKSON,
County Highway Commissioner.
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Notice to Contractors.

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids are
desired on the following work:
In the Town OF Pennington, Villas county
to build road, commencing at stake mark
ed on the Eagle River to Woodruff county
highway, at the section corner OF Section 30
Township 40 north, of Range 8 east. thence
west 1922 feet to q stake marked 53, and
commencing at the aforesaid stake marked o
and thence east 2, 800 feet to a stake mark
ed 1913
Plans and specifications for this work are
on file at the office OF the County Highway
Commissioner, Eagle River Wisconsin, and
with the chairman OF the Town of Farming
ton. Bids will be received at County High
way Commissioners Office in the court house
in Eagle River, Wisconsin, up to II O'Clock
noon on May 18th, 1915, when they will be
publicly opened aud read Proposals must
be made on blanks to be furnished by the
county highway commissioner in a sealed en-
velope addressed to County Highway Com
missioner of Villas county, and marked Bid
on Eagle River to WOOdruff Road" All bids
must be accompanied by certified check OF
not less than $4,000 made payable to the
County Treasurer OF Villas county.
The undersigned reserves the right to reject
any and all bids.
By Order of
G.. II. JACKSON,
County Highway Commissioner.
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CARD OF THANKS.

We take this means of express.
ing our sincere gratitude to those
who rendered their sympathy
and assistance in our recent be.
reavement. Their kindness soft
ened the grief of the loss of our
beloved mother, Mrs. Mary
Mowry.
Mr.. AND Mrs. VIM. MURPHY
AND FAMILY.
Mrs. PETER MEARS
AND RELATIVES.