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Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
THE

One Of the final acts of the S1st
General Assembly of Ohio was the
r~e-arranging of the congressional
districts of the state. AS the con-
congressional districts stood after
the Democratic g~errymander it gave,
with a reasonable degree Of certain
ty, 10 Democratic congressman, 3
Republican and left 3 doubtful. The
Republicans were not DESTROYS of Sc
curing anything more than their
fair share Of representation, based on
the Republican vote of the state, and
as they figured it they were entitled
to at least Is representatives out Of
the % to which Ohio is entitled. Fur
Their than this the Republicans de-
sired to place the state in about the
same status, so far as congressional
representation is concerned, as it was
before the Democratic gerrymander.
The result attained by this act of the
General Assembly is as follows: Sure
Republican, IA districts; sure Demo-
cratic, 6; doubtful, 2.
The change that most interests
the citizens Of Fulton county is the
taking of Putnam county, which is
strongly Democratic, from the Fifth
district, and placing it where it was
before in the Fourth district. This
leaves the Fifth district Republican.
Another change of Importance is
the creation of one new COMPRESSION
al district. This was given to Cleve-
land, this city showing the greatest
recent increase in population.
Some of the press over the state
have asserted that Fulton county's
representative, Hon. F. H. Reighard.
is the logical and also the probable
candidate for congressman from the
Fifth district; that Mr.. Reighard's
record in the S1st General Assembly
entities him TO consideration as the
candidate of the Republicans in this
district for this position.
In a personal interview Mr.. Reig-
hard declared very positively and en-
phatically that he would not be a
candidate; that his motive in work.
ing for the present change in the
congressional districts of the state
was only to secure for the Republic
can party what he. with others, con-
sidered a just and fair representation
in Congress. That he had no thought
or intention of working to create a
lob for himself. and that he positive
ly would not be a candidate.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
TEDROW TOPICS

Mrs. Simon Bailey will entertain
the M. E. Ladies' Aid Society at
their monthly meeting Thursday June
10th.
The C. W. B. M. met with Mrs.
Lawrence Denny Thursday of this
week
Mrs. Alta Stevens and daughter.
of Toledo, are guests of. Howard
Grimes and family.
Miss Mae Gorsuch of Wauseon Is
the guest of DIR. Borden's.
Miss Maud Hubbard was the week
end guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Carol IN
Wauseon.
Ed. Ham and family visited at
Hibbards and attended the Decoration
services Saturday.
DeAlton Boyers and family ate
Sunday dinner with George Camp
bell and family.
VIM. Fieldmire and wife, Rev. Hoag
and wife enjoyed the Decoration SER
vices at Lyons Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Mcknight Of Pittsburg,
Pa, spent several davs with Mr.. and
Mrs. Shermn Mcknight.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
UNCERTAIN INTERPRETATION

A typical example of inexcusable
laundering by Congress in the enact
ment of a statute has been argueo
recently before the Court of Gus
toms Appeals. The court is asked to
interpret the meaning of Paragraph
408 of the Underwood Tariff Act, the
first important law of the present
administration.
The paragraph provides free entry
for waste" of any of the articles
therein described Suitable" for the
manufacture of paper. Careless use
of the word Suitable" in drafting the
law plunged it into uncertainty, for
it admits a wide latitude of construc-
ton. Will free entry be given to
anything that might be used in pa
per-making; or must waste be used
only in paper-making in order to en-
ter free of duty?
Already two opposing construc-
tons have been placed upon the stat
ute, one by customs officials who
imposed a tax, another by the Board
of U. S. General Appraisers, who al
lowed free entry. Now the higher
court is appealed to for a third opin-
ion as to the intent of the law-mak-
ers.
The blunder is more notable be-
cause the language of former tariff
acts was an ample guide, clearly EN-.
phasizing the need for unequivocaI
diction. The act of 1897 provided free
entry for waste eft only" to be con
verified into paper. The corresponding
paragraph in the 1909 act extended
free entry to waste FUSED chiefly" FOL
paper-making.
With these provisions in the ole
law. it seems as though intelligent
revision would have been simplicity
itself. But with their fatal gift OF
laundering, the Democrats seized
upon and inserted Suitable" in the
law-the one word that neither Gus
toms officials, lawyers nor business
men affected could understand, ant
which rendered imperative the liti'
cation now in the courts before the
statute can be finally enforced.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
INLET


Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Hill and chill
dren spent Sunday in Morenci.
Several from this vicinity spent
Monday in Fayette.
Mrs. Bert Bachman is ill at this
writing.
M. M. Taylor entertained company
from Ann Arbor, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Johnston call
ed on Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Brink
Sunday.
Sunday visitors at Robert Bach
mans were Mrs. Sarah Shafer and
son, Rev. Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph john
ston, Mrs. Charles Powers and Mrs,
James Bachman and daughters,
Zelma and Vera and son Leslie.
Mr.. nd Mrs. Robert Boyes and son
Harlon spent Sunday with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Shafer.
M. M. Taylor and wife spent Sat-
urday afternoon at the home OF
Robert Bachman.
Mrs. Laura Bates and sons Frank
and Willie spent Friday in Winameg
Mrs. Shafer spent Monday with
Mrs. Robert Bachman.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04

In the art Of modern taxidermy the
old system Of simply "stuffing'' the
skins Of animals has been done away
with anc a standard method Of &C
curate lifesize modelling established.
Over a carefully made plaster cast OF
this model the skin Is stretched, glued
and sewed 70 that It is difficult to see
how It was accomplished; for the mo.
ment It is easy to believe that the
animal itself has been preserved In.
tact In some marvellous manner
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
BOYS CORN GROWING CONTEST

On account of unfavorable corn
weather, the Bureau of Junior Con-
tests Of the Agricultural Commits
mission will accept entries in the
Boys Corn Growing Contest until
noon, June 18th. This will give boys
who have been holding on ar oppor-
tunity to be enrolled.
Boys, get busy. You have every
thing to gain-nothing to lose. It
costs nothing to enter. The corn that
bushel for seed next spring. There
is always a demand for good seec
corn. The experience you get will
be valuable for future work. It may
look as though an acre Of corn is a
small piece Of work, but remember,
a small key may open a large door.
An acre of corn may show the way
for future crop increase. A pessim-
list may have the key that will open
the door, but will not try. You boys
have the opportunity to grow the
corn. All you need is an optimistic
disposition to try.
Free Trip to the State Fair.
Two boys from each county VINO
are enrolled in the Corn-Growine
Contest viii be selected for a free
weeks stay at the Ohio State Fair.
Is not that worth going after? The
boys who get these free State Fair
Trips will have their railroad fare
and ~sustenance paid by the Agricul-
tural Commission.
The possibility Of winning a free
trip to the National Capital is an
other incentive.
A great many free trips are al
ready assured; more are forthcom-
ing as soon as you boys show a dis
position to try for them.
Governor Willis is in hearty ac-
cord with this contest work and
wants to see a large number of boys
enlisted.
II you have no blanks, write the
Bureau of Junior Contests, Agricul-
tural Commission, Columbus, ana
they will be sent to you.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

Bible School, $3.50. Good orchestra
and song service. Morning sermon,
10:45.
In place of evening sermon will be
the annual Children's day program
Special music and recitations. A fine
program by the Bible school. Every
body invited. Begins at 1880.
j. A. WHARTON, Minister.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

CONUhEUAI
Sunday school at 9:45. Lesson,
Nathan Rebukes David" Preaching
service at IL; subject, "Our Liberty
in Christ" Christian Endeavor at
$50; subject. "Body Under, Soul on
Preaching service at 1880; SUBJ
iect, Jacobs Meeting with Esau."
Next Wednesday evening at 1880
prayer meeting. Subject, "The Child
in the Midst"
w. T. WILLIAMS, Minister.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
Childish Retaliation,

1t has been rather cruelty said that
q child's love of ~endlessly dressing.
hand and face washing and otherwise
identifying her doll. comes less from
a liking for neatness than from a de-
sire to infiict on something else the
continual discipline which she herself
receives from her urse as from a
stern memorable fate. No matter,
make believe doesn't depend on mo-
tive for its effectiveness. and we are
all human.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
To Sleep Well in Summer.

Slight inflammation of the bron-
chial tubes causes a distressing
cough and makes sleep impossible.
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound
stops that annoying tickling and re-
lieves the racking, firing cough.
Good for all coughs, colds, Group and
bronchial affections. For sale by
Fink & Haumesser.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
A HoId-UD.

Parson Johnson-"De contribution
dis morning will be fo' de purpose OBJ
making up de deficit in yo' pastors
salary! De choir will now sing and
will continue to sing until de full
amount am collectedi-Puck.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
M.on..le Mountains.

The mountains Of Porto Rico are so
magnetic that they attract surveyors
plumb lines and 1t has been found that
some old surveys are incorrect by
half q mile or more.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
Not Yet.

Church-Has your boy made good
ut college?
Gotham-Not yet. He hasn't got
on the baseball or football teams or
In a winning crew yet
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
Prolific Annie Tree,

An apple tree owned by s. W. Alex.
ander of Los Angeles, Cal, is exciting
interest through the fact that, in the
last year, it has had two crops, giving
each time a different variety of apple.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
Bound to Succeed.


What makes you think Daubber
will succeed as a painter?" He has
the soul of an artist and the per
severance of a book agent"-Phila-
delph1a Ledger.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
FIRST M. E. CHURCH.

9:15, Sabbath School. C. j. Ives,
superintendent. 1920, "The Ability
of Jesus" $50, Epworth League, led
by Miss Vera Coon; 1880, Confused
by All His Benefits" Good music al
ways.
o. P. HOFFMAN, Minister.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
Woodcraft.

You a make fire by rubbing two
pieces of dry wood together, but it is
not believed that this method will ever
supersede the plan of rubbing a
match against q piece of sandpaper.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04
The CHURCHES
LUTHERAN CHURCH.

Clinton township, Sunday, June
6th-9:00, Sunday School; o:30, Ger
mar service.
Wauseon-1:30, Sunday School;
200, German service.
H. E. PLEHN, Pastor.
Fulton County tribune. (Wauseon, Ohio) 1883-1925, 1915-06-04

Yet, because Of its superior spread
ing and covering qualities it costs no
more for the job than ordinary paints.
High Standard is the paint of Pro-
ven Performance. For your floors
the Varnish of Efficiency is Lowe
Brothers. DOUBLE FLOOR VAR
NISH. It is tough and durable It
is washable and of course does not
turn white when water touches it.
There is a High Standard Paint,
Varnish, Enamel or Stain for every
purpose. Ask for evidence and
proof that it will pay you to specify
them on all your work.
ILLUSTRATED BOOKS FREE
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
MR.. BROWNS new ORATORIO
PROVES MUSICAL TRIUMPH

The rehearsal OF VIII NJ. S Browns
new oratorio, "Eliiah and the Widow
Zeraphath," was held in Delaware Ave
nue. Baptist Church last night II was
surprising to hear the great chorus Of
voices going over the first parts of
this work. The music fairly capti-
waited the singers and they sang with
great enthusiasm, critics say. Mr..
Brown has certainly distinguished
himself in this new work as being a
man of great thought on oratorio
work. The music is very inspiring.
Charles T. Edwards. musical direc-
tor, proved a genius in his line. He
got great effects from the chorus in
the various counter and fuge move
ments.
Rehersals for this oratorio will be
held every Tuesday night in Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church. There
is room for a few more soprano, alto,
tenor and bass singers in the chorus.
Those wishing to sing in the work
should be present on next Tuesday
night in the church. Mr.. Brown and
Mr.. Edwards will gladly welcome all
wishing 10 take part. The chorus
! will be limited to 100 voices.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
GRACE MISSION WORKERS.

With sixteen OF their members pres
cnt. the Grace Home Missionary Circle
held its monthly meeting last Friday at
the home Of Miss Lottie II. Neal, No. 5l4
Washington street. In the absence OF
Mrs. Margaret A. Sweet, the devotional
services were conducted by Mrs. n. NJ
Brown and Miss Neal. Mrs. Brown gave
a spiritual talk. Il was decided that
each member would send Christmas
greetings TO Miss Charlotte Arnold,
Grace Church deaconess, who Is at her
home in Tyrone. n. v, where she viii
remain during the holidays. Miss Ar
nold's father has been quite ILL., but Is
now improving.
Final returns Of the bake, which the
circle held in November, shows the total
receipts to be S44.SO.
Contributions of Sl3 were received e
be sent in Christmas box 10 the littl'
ward. Jsnriquette, in the home in Tue
/ son, Arizona.
Mrs /. +. Hoisler and Mrs. Clarenc
Prettym-n, delegates to the twenty
fourth annual convention of the vii
miugton NJ y. Conference, W. II. NJ. 5
read their eports.
The hostess, Miss Neal, with her aid
Mrs. G. L. Hance. Mrs. Villain Harri
Mrs. Prettyman arc Miss Lora PER-!
served delicious refreshments that wei
: greatly cni ed
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
COLLEGE WOMEN HEAR OF
TRAINING FOR Citizenship

The monthly meeting Of the Della
ware Association OF. College Women
was held at the Misses Hebbs' School
yesterday afternoon when sos was
subscribed to the scholarship fund.
This was followed by an address by
DR.. Arthur w. Dunn of the U. 5. Bu-
reau of Education who spoke on
Training for Citizenship
DIR. Dunn outlined the various
stages of transition from the old idea
10 the new in adapting the teaching
of civics to the needs Of the child.
The speaker illustrated his address
with stories of actual classes and pu-
pills known to him, and closed with
the description of what's being done
in some Delaware schools.
The talk brought out the lack OF
historical material on Delaware avail
able for use in teaching the new
civics. and at the close OF the meeting
a committee was appointed by the
president of the association Mrs. Hor-
ace n. Thayer. Jr., to cooperate with
DR.. Dunn in collecting and preparing
material.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
income TAX Law MAY
HIT MORE Salaries
McAdoO Recommends That
Government Collect on
$4,000 Gross Incomes
WOULD INCREASE
SOME SALARIES

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S-A sweeping
declaration of American financial
stability was made by Secretary of
the Treasury McAdoo in his annual
report to Congress today.
"Our financial resources are the
greatest in our history and our bank
ing system. through the operation OF
the Federal reserve system is the
strongest in the world" he said.
Commenting on business. conditions,
the secretary declared one CT the
most encouraging features was that
the demand for iron and steel pro-
ducts is heavier from domestic than
from foreign sources.
Among recommendations made Is
one that persons having a gross in
come Of $4,000 or more year shall
pay an income tax. The law at pres
ent provides for net incomes of that
amount. leaving il to the individual to
determine whether his net income Is
So. 900 or more. The report does not
mention other income tax law changes
suggested by the secretary in a recent
statement.
Indicating the fight to be made on
the so-called pork measure, the. ON
nibus public buildings bill. the secre-
tary advances arguments for its dis
continuance. He cites bad public
building conditions in many cities.
Concerning the Public Health Ser
vice. the secretary urges upon Con-
gress the necessity for more COM
missioned medical officers and larger
public health field investigation. He
points out that the United States is
the only country which does not pro
vide for the isolation and care OF
lepers.
The secretary also calls attention tC
the saving effected by the Treasury''
innovation Of shipping money by par.
eel post rather than express. HI
recommends increasing the salaries
of assistant secretaries from $4,000 L
$500. The present salary, the sec
lretary points out. makes il necessar.
for men of the caliber desired, to sac
rifce themselves financially to holt
the position.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
SEXTON dies IN Church
BEFORE Services BEGIN
spelial % nm EVENlNG JoURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
MIDDLETOWN. Del. Dec. S.-John
r. Brown died suddenly in the Forest
Presbyterian Church here last even
ing before the church services. A
week of extra special services is be-
ing held in the church this week, and
Mr.. Brown, who was the sexton, has
been the last to leave.
Last evening about IL o'clock. a
nearby neighbor noticed the doors to
be open, and fearing that something
was wrong. called the attention of a
man to this. Upon investigation he
found Mr.. Brown lying in the upper
hall. dead. where he had evidently
fallen after ringing the bell.
Mr.. Brown was 81 years old. He
leaves a widow. who. before her mar
riage. was Miss Wilhelmina Ratledge.
and one son, Elwood. of this place.
No arrangements have been made for
his funeral.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
england FAVORS
WITHDRAWAL IN
balkan Theatre
Remainder of Allies Declare
They Will Continue to Give
Aid to the Serbs
French SAID TO BELIEVE
CAMPAIGN IS USELESS

BY The United Press.
PARIS. Dec. S.-That England,
against the wishes of her Allies, fav-
ors the withdrawal of the expeditions
airy forces from the Balkans, was
strongly limited following today's ses-
sion OF the Allies war council.
A high French official made this
statement: "If England persists alone
I'm favoring leaving Salonika then the
remainder of the Allies will continue
to aid the Serbs
Sir John French. British comman-
der-in-chief is understood to have
brought the suggestion that the Bal
kan campaign be abandoned 10 the
Allied war council which held it's
third meeting today. Il is expected
to have met with opposition not only
from General Joffre but from other
Allied representatives.
Il has been known In France for
some time that England was far from
satisfied with affairs in the Balkans.
Several speakers in the English Par
lament called the SalOnika expedi-
ton useless, holding that Il arrived
too late and the number of troops was
too small to give any real aid to
Servia.
French officials have given out sew
eral interviews, though the news
papers recently have carried articles
suggesting that the situation Of the
/ Allied forces in Serbia may become
perilous.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
Rome Says 44 Men Deid
When CommunipaW Went Down

day and had then been attacked and
sunk. but they thought this improba~
ble. The tanker. they said. undoubted-
ly would take some time discharging
her cargo or OIL at Alexandria. and
probably would lie there a few days
before beginning her return voyage.
Shipping circles believed either that
the Communipaw was attacked but
succeeded in making port or that an
other ship OF similar name was the
victim of the submarine. Information
received by the Standard OIL Com
pany said II was first believed that
the name Of the torpedoed steamer
was the Columbia, indicating thaH
some doubt existed in the minds OF
the authorities at Rome as to the
name OF the vessel.
II was pointed out, too, that the
Communipaw may have escaped, as
did the tanker Petrolite, after first
sending out wireless signals that she
was being attacked by submarine.
II would be natural, it was said, for
the commanders OF rescue steamers,
after searching vainly for the Com
munipaw for several hours, to report
that she had been sunk.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
Ship is TOrpedOed in the Mediterranean With
Possible Loss Of Al Men, Including Five
American OfficerS--.PetrOlite, Another Oil
Ship, Escapes PurSuer--Sunken Ship Went
Down With American Flag Painted on Bow
WASHINGTON AWAITS CONFIRMATION
FROM PAGE BEFORE TAKING ACTION

upon the Standard Oil tanker Pctrolite
Tho Stat, and Navy departments to-
day rushed orders 10 representatives
abroad for complete reports regarding
both incidents. Meager information in
dicated that the Petrolite attempted To
escape. n the Petrolite was duly warn
ed and ordered to submit to search, II Is
probable that no protest win be made.
The State Department today received
a cablegram from Ambassador Page, at
Rome. saying a vessel believed to be the
Communipa had been torpedoed and
sunk.
Explanations concerning the attack,
the position OF the Communipaw and
the submarine which made the attack
were missing. No other details fol-
lowed. The department announced
that American consuls throughout the
Mediterranean region we're expected
to report details OF the Communipaw
disaster as soon as possible.
The matter will not be taken up
with the Austrian government until
Secretary Lansing is In possession Of
all obtainable facts.
A report from the Petrolite is ex-
pected within a few days, following
the arrival OF the ship at Gibraltar.
Evening journal., 1915-12-08
BY Tho United Press.

BY The United Press.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Smoother seri-
ous submarine controversy today ap-
peared 10 face the United States. Sink
ing in the Mediterranean OF the Ameri-
can steamer Communipaw, a Standard
oil ship. with possible loss Of American
lives. threatened new international
complications.
The State Department today bent its
efforts TO fix the submarines national
ity. While officials believed IL TO be an
Austrian boat, doubt on the point de-
laved decision on course of action.
That the American nationality of the
Commmipaw was not KIN vn to the at
tacking submarine was declared incon-
ccivablc it, like other Standard Oil
steamers, she carried the American flag
painted ON both sides of her hull The
former German registry of the vessel, OF
course. was not warrant for the attack.
Operations by Austrian submarines in
the vicinity of the Communipaw's attack
caused conviction that first representa-
tions will be made to Austria. This was
strengthened by the report from the
United States gunboat Des Moines, ol
the unsuccc sful attack by a submarine